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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
ROckland Items.

RocKLAND, April 25.
Rockland schooner w. l.. White. $50 tons,
was launched from A. F. Ames yard. Her
keel is one hundred ffty-one feet long; three
masted; center board. She will be COM
manded by Capt. Geo. P. Ames of Belfast
The schooner A. Heaton of Barnstable is
in the harbor sealed up with cargo Of lime
on FIRE. She it partly loaded for Samuel
Pillsbnry.
The Rockland police, Friday, arrested Ed
gar W. Porter of South Hope, for burglary
of the house of A. C. Sherry of Somerville.
Mass, on Saturday night The burglar came
in the schooner Bigelow. and the stolen silver
ware was found in his trunk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26

days work in all public and private indus
tries. The national lew prohibiting the hold
ing or owning of land by aliens.
Resolutions eulogistic of Wendell Phillips
were enthusiastically adopted, as were those
declaring the belief that greenbsck
currancy must soon reappear as the basis of
our national currency. The convention wa s
pledged to continue the struggle for the
greenback money. Rev. Mr.. Babcock finally
succeeded in making speech criticising the
eulogv on Phillips by Curtis.
At the conclusion of Babcock's remarks
the convention adjourned, with three cheers
for Butler.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
Foreign Notes.

curious note from Earl Granville has
reached Berlin inviting the German govern
ment to join aconference probably at London
to discuss solely Egyptian finances and the
aw of liquidation.
The ship owners of the north of England
will hold meeting on the Both inst. to ar
range for the withdrawal for four months of
one fourth of the vessels of each owner with
lhe purpose of raising the rates in the steam
freight market.
The English newspapers refuse to open a
fund for the rescue of Gen. Gordon. prefer
ring to leave the responsibility with the gov
ernment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
A DISPUTE
Over a Bucket Of Brandy Causes a
Brutal Murder.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April 20.

KNoxvlLLE, Tenn, April 20.
In Russell county, Virginia, Sunday, Geo.
Gibson, his cousin Wm. Gibson, Jonas
Powers and Wayne Powers, who had bought
. bucket of brandy in the mountains, got into
. dispute about who had paid the most for it.
Knives and pistols were drawn and VIM.
Gibson wns shot and killed. The other three
built fire over his body, burning it almost
to crisp. The charred remains we're found
next day and recognized. The three muir
derers have been caught and placed In Jail.
With great difficulty lynching was prevented.
The people are terribly aroused and it 10
feared the murderers will yet be taken from
the Jail and hanged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
Fire IN Bangor.

BANGOR, April &c.
Shortly before midnight fire broke out in
the rear of X. b. Dunning's store on Broad
street, caused by a large quantity of lime
being set fire by the unusually high tide
there. There are fears of quite an extensive
conflsgration.
Later-The fire is thought to be under con-
troll. The storehouses in the rear of X. b.
Dunning, Whitney & Cameron's and Ed
ward Chick & Co.'S store were destroyed with
contents. The main block was saved. The
goods were somewhat damaged by smoke
and water Loss from $1,000 to $4,000 +;
about half covered by insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
AN OLD ACCOUNT.
A Financial Breeze WaKed After Years
of Waiting.

ERIE, Pa, April Is.
A fnantial commotion has been aroused by
the filing of the receivers account Of the
German Insurance company. which failed
for $500, 900 in 1874. The company was or
ganixed in 1867. the stockholders being prin-
cipally business men, many of whom were
ruined when the crash came. VIM. Varnum
was appointed receiver, and for years the
creditors have been waiting and watching for
shows sl32, 900 received, of which $s2, 600
has been paid out for collecting it. the attor-
ney, Geo. Decamp. receiving nearly $4,000
in fees. The attorney states that evidence
will be adduced to prove that speculators
bought up the bulk of the claims for ten
cents on dollar, and that Wholesale knavery
has been practiced.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
New York Produce Market.

NRW YORK, Apru 20.
FIouR-Receipts. n, o,sss,exports, laoe;-sales, s,-
900: No. p IS ? IS; fancy white western, extra,
IS a so; common TO good, IS as 90, good 70
choicr, Is CSC: City mill extra, 30 D 20
superine,s IS q 5 IS; st. Louis extra, 40 oWs
winter wheat extra, 5 20 a65o; Minnesota exua'
IS 20.
Receipts, 1850; exports, So go; sales.
,4S,ooo; No. 5 red. 100; No. ? red, ITO; elevator
No Red State. -; No White state, -
RYE-frm.
RARI.EY-nrm.
CoRN-Reccipts 81. $50 bushels; exports. Ss.lss;
sales, Ss.0 600; spot No ), s24; No ,, 6Sl.
OArs-Receipts, $3.50; sales. $4,000, No 5, y,
do White. al; No ?, s7s IS; do White. $si ~;
No I, IS; do White, ~, Mixed western. " ss'
White do, As a.; White State, IS q a..
SuaAR-Cut loaf aud crushed "A a "a grsnulated,
:. white extra c, ss5l; yellow. Sasi; mould
Lilo.
PKrRoLKuM-Uuited ae bid.
TAlLow-steady, S-l6.
BEEr-steady,
10 90.
LARp-ai 10 a L.; refined, 90.
RUrrER-weak.
CHEksk-steady.
Frights-wcxk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
GOT LEFT.
A Mob who Wanted 20 Hang Somebody
Driven of by a Valiant Guard.
MOUNT STERLING, Ky., A

MOUNT STERLING, Ky., April %.
At an eatly hour yesterday, morning, be-
tween FORTY and fifty men went to the resi-
dence of the jailor and demanded admiftance,
the leader stating that he was the sheriff of
Breathit, county with . prisoner. The jailor
vas on the point of admitting him, whea he
Uncovered the party to be mob intent on
hanging prisoner named VIM: Osborn. SEN
fenced for Eve years for killing Henry
Thomas. The leader of the mob told the
TAILOR that unless he surrendered the keys the
mob would batter down the doors. This vas
done, but the jailor and two sons, who we're
in the second story we'll armed, defed the
mob to ascend the stairs. After searching
the lower part of the house tor the keys of
the Jail, the mob left the premises.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
SHOCKING ACCIDENT.
A Maine Central Switchman in Portland
Loses an Arm and Leg.

PORTLAND, Apr. %.
Friday morning, as Mr.. Thomas Murray
of Gorham, switchman on the Maine Central
at Portland, was at work in the upper yard,
he caught his foot in the guard rail and was
thrown under freight train backing down
the yard. He had his left leg crushed below
the knee, and the left arm above the elbow
An ambulance was summoned and the man
taken to the Maine General Hospital. There
is scarcely one chance in so for his recovery.
He would have left the service of the CON-
psny Saturday, that being the last day of the
notice he was working out.
Mr.. Murray was 35 years of age, single
and lived with his parents at Gorham, going
and coming by the Portland & Rochester
trains.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
FROM WASHINGTON.
AMERICAN LABORERS.
A Bill for Their Protection Reported TO
the Senate.
WASHINGTON, April %.

WAsHISGToS, April %.
The bill to protect American laborers was
reported favorably to the Senate from the
committee on education and labor today by
Mr.. George. 1t provides that the importa-
tion or emigration from any foreign country
into any place within the jurisdiction of the
United States of any alien under any agree
ment, expressed or implied, that shall work,
labor or in any wise serve in said juris-
diction for any person or corporation shall be
prohibited; that every such agreement ehall
be considered null and void that any advance
of the cost of transportation or any part
thereof or agreement TO paw or secure such
transportation of any alien to any place with
in the jurisdiction of the United States, made
by any person engaged in mining, msnufac-
turing, building or transportation or BY any
corporation, shall hereafter be prohibited. 1t
provides penalty of $500 for each and every
violation of the provisions, and that it shall
be misdemeanor. punishable BY fine Of
$1,000 and disqualification from holding Office
under the United States for any person. while
in the official service of the United States,
to violate any of the provisions of the act, or
to knowingly aid in such violation. 1t also
provides that it shall be q misdemsanor. pun
ishable by fine of not more than $1,000, for
the master or other officer of a vessel of
American registry. to knowingly bring from
any country into the United States any alein
who is under any agreement prohibited by
the act. The bill contains q provision ex
cluding from operation any persons coming
to the country and bringing with them do
mestic servants. 1t also contains stipula-
ton that if any person or corporation shall
complain to the President of the United
States that he or it is engaged in or is about
to start in business requiring skilled labor of
particular kind, and a sufficient quantity
of such skilled labor cannot be obtained in
the United States, the President may. on
being satisfied of the truth thereof, issue
license to such person or corporation to bring
in unaffected by the act, such labor, specify
ing in such license the kind of skilled labor
and the number of artisans permitted to be
brought into the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

Miss Davis of Helena, Ark, was fatally
assaulted by a negro Thursday. The negro
was hung by mob.
The liabilities of Henry S. Rosenthal, the
insolvent Albany cattle dealer, are $ll2 900,
actual assets S22. 400.
Friday morning the boiler in the saw mill
of j. r. Lamb at Liberty Centre. Ohio, ex-
ploded. killing two men.
Judge Perkins of Oswego, Kan, was NOM
mated for Congress, Friday, by the republi-
can convention at Chenyvale.
The possible delegates from the 18th Mass
achusetts district are A. B. Bush of Spring.
field and P. L. Buell. of Westfeld.
Riggs, the Long Island murderer, was,
Friday, found guilty of murder. The SEN
tence will be pronounced Monday.
The business failures of the last seven
days throughout the country number for the
United States, l6S and for Canada, 21.
The strike of the spinners at the Patomska
mills ended Friday, and the spinners will go
to work this morning, surrendering at dis
erosion.
The Vermont democratic State committee
meets at Burlington, May 2nd, to decide the
time and place of holding the democratic
State convention.
Representative Reagan of Texas, chairman
of the House committee on commerce, is Sc
riously i'll. Apprehensions that he will not
recover are entertained.
Hiram Higgins, aged 67 years, committed
suicide at Hotel Brunswick, Syracuse, N. Y,
Thursday by hanging He was formerly a
well known railroad man.
Three men, Friday, working on a new
house, at Burlington, VT, when the scaffold
Henry Nichols, unmarried, was fatally in
jured; the others escaped unharmed.
James Gordon Bennetts evening paper,
the Telegram, came out in New York Friday,
with Arthur and Lincoln at the head of its
columns for President and Vice Present.
The Herald is likely to follow suit.
A disease resembling pleuro pneumonia
has broken out among the cattle of Wash
ingtan county, Penn. The veterinary sur.
geons pronounce it contagious and recon-
mend Gov. Pattison to quarantine the district
Nearly four acres of surface above the
workings of Haddock & Steel's black diamond
colliery at Luzerne, Pa, has settled severa
feet in consequence of the crushing of pillars
in the mine. 1t is feared that much damage
will result.
z. G. Clark and J. Gates was arrested Al
St. Louis Friday. In the possession o.
Clarke was . piece of baggage containing
1000 long tickets of the Vandalia railroad
It is supposed that the tickets were stoler
from Lockport, Ind.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
POLITICAL.
MASSACHUSETTS, GREENBACKER
A Small Following for Butler-The
Articles of the Platform.

BosToN, April %.
Scarcely one third of the full number of
delegates were present when the greenback
State convention at Lynn was called to or
der at ii. 20. committee of twelve was
appointed to prepare list of delegates at
large to the national greenback convention.
The sentiment of the convention, though not
vet officially expressed, is entirely for But
Ter. B. w. Terlinde is treasurer of the green
back national executive committee.
A delegate at large from New Jersey to
the National Convention at indianapolis, and
one of the editors of the Sentry, the Green
back organ, is here, and declares there Is no
intention on the part of the greenbackers to
place Gen. Buffers name before the national
democaatic convention. On the contrary,
he says it 10 the inteRtion Of his party to run
Gen. Butler exclusively as greenback can
didate, believing that the legal tender decis-
ion will bring to the greenback party a great
deal of strength from the republican party
The democratic national convention, he saws,
must, of its own acord, give Butler the nomi-
nation of that party, or meet with certain de-
fest with any other candidate.
The convention then took q recess to 1.3O,
when ii re-assembled, and the following list
of delegates to the national convention was
reported by the committee: Delegates Al
large, George Foster of Lysn, N. B. Hutch
inson of Boston, o. A. Wheeler of Burnham,
Nat. s. Cushing of Malboro.
Objection to Hutchinson was made. and i,
vas voted to substitute the name of A. B.
Currier of Lynn. but the list a. presented
vas adopted. The committee on resolutions
reported platform endorsing the recent de-
cision Of the United States supreme court in
regard to the power Of Congress to make and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
FOREIGN NEWS.
WAR IN EGYPT.
The Report of the Shendy Massacre
Exaggerated.

LONDON, April %.
The Cairo correspondent of the Daily
News says: "a telegram from Berber dated
April 25, states that the report OF the recent
massacre at Shendy were exaggerated. The
loss of refugees and soldiers was only slight.
Hussein Pssha, governor of Berber, says he
and the garrison will die at the post of duty"
Troops from Shendy have arrived at kar-
ossoko. They lost 55 men on the journey.
SuAKIM, April 25.
Some uneasinees is felt owing to the pres
ence of Osman Digma at Handuk. The
British men of war Briton and Ranger are
prepared to repel Osman if he attacks the
town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
CHICAGO DRESSED BEEF.
The Butchers Protesting Against the
lntroduction Of That Article Into
New York.
New YORK, April 2j.

NEW YORK, April 2j.
About $50 employees of Wholesale butch
ers, who comprise the Eastern Butchers
Protective Society. held . mass meeting in
Cooper Institute last evening, to protest
against the Introduction into the New York
market of Chicago dressed beef. Leander
Thompson said that if western butchers sue
coed in their efforts $4,000 men in this city
will be turned out Of employment
Resolutions condemning the action Of the
Chicago butchers, and CHASING them ~
aggressive monopolists, and closing BY agree
ing to boycott beef were adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
Graduating Exercises at the Fortress
Monroe Artillery School.


FORTRESS MONROE, Va, April %.
Secretary Lincoln and wife, Secretary
Chandler and wife, Admiral Porter and a
number of friends arrived here this forenoon
to attend the graduating exercises of the ar
tillery school. The party came ashore at
noon and received salute. They witnessed
the review Of troops at two o'clock. A re-
ception was held at Gen. Tidballs. Essays
were read by Its. Bliss and McCullum, and
diplomas were presented to the graduates by
Gen. Hancock. The entertainment was
closed with ball at Hygeia hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
The Dispatch Of British Troops to Egypt
Urged.

LONDON, April 70.
The Pail Mall Gazette expresses the belief
that government will not relieve Berber, but
will wait for the rebellion to spread to Egypt
instead of crushing it at Khartoum. The
Gazette urges the dispatch of reinforcements
to the number of 5000 to Egypt or England's
withdrawal from the country. "Any other
course" it continues, "would be madness.
The transports after bringing English troops
home might restore the entente cordiale by
encouraging the French army of occupation
to save Egypt from anarchy"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
The TarlG Bill.

The leading speakers on the tariff bill con-
template closing the debate on the question
Tuesday May 6. They are of the opinion
that Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of
next week and the following Tuesday will be
devoted to the consideration of the measure.
Rep. Kasson will make the closing speech
on the republican side. He expects to make
motion to strike out the en-
acting clause of the bill.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
Sowing wild Oats.

How many waste their time and resources
in foolish experiments. with nasty worthless
medicine that can never do them q whit of
good. If you are sick and want help get a
reputable remedy of established merit. The
curative virtues of Burdock Blood Bitters
have never been questioned. For an enfee-
bled circulation or a weak back or stomac ch
they are splendid. apr15t&wlwlp
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
House of Commons.

LONDON, April 25.
In the House of Commons today, the gov
ernment virtually accepted the decision of
the House in regard to the cattle bill as ex-
pressed by the vote last TUESDAY. The gov
ernment will propose an amendment how
ever. authorizing the privy council to admit
cattle from one part of the country, although
the foot and mouth disease may be prevailing
in another part of it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
The AnEIo.French Fisheries Treaty.

Paris, April %.
The anelo-French commission, to regulate
New Foundland fisheries, has terminated its
labors. France announces the right of fish.
ing in q certain bay of the island, but will
exercise strict supervision over places where
former treaties empower French. subjects to
fish. French men-of-war will be empowered
to expel the vessels of any nation violating
the new rules even to the extent of seizing
such vessels net Great Britain will under
take to obtain New Foundlands sanction to
the agreement.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
Chicago Produce market.
CHICAGO. April Is

ELouk-dull.
waxkr-hisher; No.s Chicago Spring. siasii;
April, sel u "
CORN higher at IS.
OArs-highcr SCI.
AYE frmer; g..
BARLKY-frm rs.
PORK - al " % = Il l2A.
LARD - n en q 90.
BULK MRAr-Shoulders, US. Short rib, 45s
Shor' 'oisar. 8 90
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
A Bad Gang.

LONDON, April 20.
The Sicilian police have discovered a re-
markable murder club near Palemro. con-
sisting of SO members who are pledged to
murder for common advantage and profit.
The members undertook to execute private
vengeance for hire. A branch club was es-
tablisbed in Sicarazzi. consisting of As men,
bers. Witain few months the latter club
alone has killed 80 persons. The members
of both clubs have been imprisoned at
Palemro and will be tried in May.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
A Maine Burglar Caught.

NEwBuRYPoRr, Mass, Apr. %.
Louis Manyan wanted by the Portlend,
Maine officers for stealing money from pas
senger on the Maine Central railroad between
Portland and Bangor last Friday, was arres-
ted here this noou
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26

FAIL RIVER, April 20.
There are no new developments in regard
to the SaRamore mill FIRE. In addition to the
insurance reported was an insurance of s2O,-
600 on the cotton and stock A meeting of
stockholders will soon be held 10 consider
the question Of rebuilding the mill. There is
no clue to the incendaries.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
Ncw York STOCK Market.
From e. n. Wells. Furniture Dealer, Au

Having been subject to a cough more or
ess,-generally more,-I wish to add my
testimony in favor of the celebrated Adam
sons Cough Balsani. manufactured by you,
which has given relief sooner. and cured q
cough quicker for me, than any thing else
that have ever tried for that purpose"
apr22f&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26

CALAIS, April 25.
At the republican caucus tonight eleven
delegates were elected to attend the district
and State conventions at Bangor. They
were uninstructed but favor Blaine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
Report Denied.

SHANGHAI, April %.
The reported suicide of Prince Kung and
of the Viceroy of Yunuan, both of whom
were recently degraded, is denied.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
Estimate for the Construction Of Levees
on the Mississippi.

Maj. Harrod Of the Mississippi river COM
mission was before the House committee on
levees and improvements of the Mississippi
river at q meeting today as q rough estimate
said that $4,000, 900 would construct a COM
plete line of levees "a feet above the highest
water, from Cairo to New Orleans.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
Base Bail.

At Boston-Harvards 5, Browas 8.
At Brooklyn-Bunalo Is, Brooklyns 5.
At New York-Providence IA, Metropoi-
tans 2,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
GREATEST ON EARTH.

CUT1CURA REMEDIES the greatest medicines
on earth. Had the worst case salt rheum In this
county. My mother had It twenty years, and In fact
died from 1t. believe CUTICURA would have saved
her life. My arms breast and head were covered for
three years. which nothing relieved or cured until
used the CuTIcURA RgsoLvENT internally and Gu
TICURA and CUTICURA SOAR externally.
j. w. ADAMS. Newark. O.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
SDnF0RD'S RADICAL CURE.

Head Colds. Watery Discharges from the Nose
and Eyes, Ringing Noises in the Head, Nervous
Headache and Fever instantly relieved.
Choking mucus dislodged. membrane cleansed
and healed. breath sweetened smell, taste and hear.
Ing restored and ravsges checked.
Cough, Bronchlfs, Dropping into the Throat,
Pains in the Chest, Dyspepsia, Wasting Of strength
sod Flesh. Loss Of Sleep, &C., cured
One bottle Radical Cure, one box Catarrhal Sol
vent and Dr. -anford's Inhaler, in one package,
Of all druggists, for ~. Ask for SAxFoRD's RADr-
CAL CURE, pure distillatfon Of Witch Hazel, Am.
Pine, Ca. Fir, Marigold. Clover Blossoms, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
GREAT BLOOD MEDICINES.

The half has not been told to the great curative
powers Of the CUTICURA REMEDIES. ! have paid
hundreds of dollars for medicines diseases Of
the blood and skin, and found anything yet to
equal the CvTIcURA REMEDIES.
CHAS. A. WILLIAMS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
1T IS A FACT,

Hundreds Of letters in our possession (copies Of
which may be had by return mall) are our authority
for the assertion that skin Scalp and Blood Humors
whether Sorofuous, Inherited or Contagious, may
NOW be permanently cured by Cuticura Resolvent,
the new Blood Purifier, Diuretic and Apperient, In
ternaiy, and Cuticsra Soap, the great Skin Cures
aud Beautifers, externally In one-haf the time and
at 0ne-hslf the expense of any other season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
This Is the Season.

n bfeb 10 purify the blood and invfgorafe the body.
. m other s.ason is the system susceptible 70 the
,sciaI arcf. of reliable blood pu ifer. regulator
snd tonic ike Hoods Sarsaparilia. The approach
.ich maufests itself In tnaf extreme tired feeling,
setili,s, znguor. and dulness. Vow IL the time 70
tske H0oi's sarsapariia
~ nav. been troubled with general debility, and
v Mood was all out Of order. took Hoods Sarsa-
reriIls and am feeling perfectly wen. II has been
-. beueft TO me- +. A. LEE Lima, o.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
AND COMMERCIAL,
sew York Money market.
Kvsssao Report.

kceStnG Report.
NEW YoEK, April z5
Money easy between from 2a2 and closed at 2
Prime Mercantile paper, . 81. Exchange steady
Ei for long, and 69 for short. Governments steady
Closing bids:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-26
Purify your Blood.

hoods sarsAparla torres up the system, purihes
~ hood and seem. to make me all over" w. j.
BLAIR Corning. ". v
ANY wife has been troubled with indigestion. ana
h., hood has been in q poor condition. She has
..ed .eycra bottles Of Hoods Sarsararilia, and II
ne. been great benefit to her," II. DICKSON, Ken
ton, Ohio.
.a,es come out on nv legs and for two years was
nj free from them at all. suffered very much. Last
Nav began taking Hoods sarsapsrilla. and before
= IA tsten two bottles, the healed and the
supor Ieft me CA. ARNOLD, Arnold, Me.
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
sold BY all druggists. 81; six for eS. Made only BY
G. i. HOOD CO.. Apothecsries, Lowell, Mas.
100 Doses SIC
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