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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-08
PENNSYLVANIA.
Precautions Against Disturbance.
pIrTsRuRG- Nov z

PITTsBURG, Nov Z.
proclamation was issued today by the
chief of police forbidding the posting of
election bulletins and blowing tin horns on
the streets. This has had an effect of mater
tally reducing the crowd and the best of order
prevailed. The pool rooms have also been
closed until after the presidential contest is
settled by order of Mayor Fulton.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov Z.
Chief of Police Stewart mailed to the lead
ing political clubs copies of his circular is
sued yesterday requesting them to avoid
parading or in any manner adding to the pre-
vailing excitement. The chief says his earn
est efforts will be directed to allay the dis.
orders and all persons masquerading, blowing
horns or doing anything calculated to create
a breach of the peace will be taken into
custody.
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GEORGIA.
Cleveland Men Enthusiastic and Excited.

ATLANTA, Nov. Z.
This city is celebrating Clevelands cleo
ton amidst the ringing of bells, and
firing of cannon An immense
crowd, bearing banners, flags and red shirts
on poles, entered the capitol, took the legis-
lature by storm and adjourned that body. The
crowd then took up Gov. Mcdaniel and car.
ried him across the street to the custom house,
where red shirts were burned, and enthusi-
astic and patriotic speeches were made by the
Governor, Congressman Hardemsn and Gen.
Lawton. At this hour, Sc P. NJ, the wild
est enthusiasm prevails and the city is filled
with shouts and other demonstrations. The
leading republicans are addressing the ne
groes, telling them that they have elected
Blaine and must see him put in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-08
NEW YORK RETURNS.
Result OF the Review of the Figures a
Plurality for Cleveland.

New YORK. Nov. Z.
On careful review Of the figures by districts
as furnished by agents of the associated press
corrected by returns received during the day
so as to bring the record down to this time
the total vote of the State stands: For Blaine,
55S, ,426; for Cleveland, $50 1856. There are
Is districts from which the returns are still
behind or questioned These in 1880 gave
Garfield plurality of 736 The counties in
which the lacking districts are located are
Essex. Madison, Saratoga, Sullivan and
Ulster.
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WA. Awah. Drwwx,sta.

Messrs. +. G. Kinsman 4 Co. are always
alive to their business, and spare no pains to
secure the best of every article in their line.
They have secured the agency for the cele-
brsted DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. The only certain cure known for
Consumption, Coughs, colds, Hoarseness,
Asthma, Hay Fever. Bronchitis, or any afiec-
tion of the Throat and Lungs. Sold on q
positive guarantee. Trial bottles free. Reg
ular size &l.OO
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The present delegation stands four repub-
licans, 10 democrats.
Thomas A. Hendricks received a great
many congratulstory kilograms today and
has been busily engaged in receiving and
entertaining callers, smong whom were many
republican personal friends. An associated
press reporter found him this evening in
conversation with number of politicians,
Senator Voorhees, among them. He was in
an apparently happy frame of mind, express
ing himself satisfied that the democratic can.
didates had been elected, He saw nothing,
he said, to add to what had already been
expressed by him for the past day or two
respecting the election. The excitement of
the last three nights was beginning to tell on
the peopla and the crowd on the streets was
much smaller and less demonstrative. No
bulletins are displayed anywhere and affairs
are beginning to assume normal condition.
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SPORTING.
BOSTON.
Two Good Races Held in Mystic Park,
friday.
BOSTON. Nov. Z.

BosToN, Nov. Z.
Two good races were trotted at Mystic Park
this afternoon. In tn. 2.30 class there were
starters. Fannie NJ won the first heat in
23l4. Flora won the second and third each
IN 2.34, when darkness necessitated post
ponement of the race until tomorrow.
In the free for all race, George A, w.
Kand, and Amelia were the starters. The
latter was the favorite, but George A won
the race handsomely in three straight heats.
Time 2.2s, 2271, 224i.
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STATE AGENCY

sor the New England CrapesI iLace kcnnishisg Co
Did Grape Laces, Hernani ano renadincs, however
soilcd or faded reAnished, eanted equal to new.
New Grape greatly Improved.
N. B. White Laces handsom1Iy cleansed ., lowest
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NEW JERSEY.

TRENTON, Nov. 6.
Semi official returns received tonight give
Cleveland 4ll2 plurality in the State. But
ler's vote is 2960 and st. Johns vote Alb.
The congressional majorities are as follows
Hires, rep. 1887; Buchanan, rep, 1854
Green, dem. 1888; Pidcoch, dem, 2614
Phelps, rep, 2224; Lehlboch, rep, 5000; Nc
Adoo, dem, 5000.
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FLORIDA.
Big ToOt for Cleveland.

JACKSONVILLE, Nov. Z.
During the past three days the excitement
throughout the State over the election has
been intense, surprising even that of 1876
The reports OF Clevelands election received
today caused wild outburst OF enthusiasm.
salute of 100 guns was fred and jubilant
democrats paraded the streets with transpar-
ancies and new brooms. Revised figures
were received last night and today.
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A Parsonage Damaged by Fire.

UHI LAND, NUV. =
small fire occurred in the lst Methodist
parsonage on Cum berland street this after
noon The furniture was but slightly dam
aged but will cost several hundred dollars to
repair il,
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IOWA.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Nov. Z.
St. John was burned in efHgy in front of
the republican Office this evening in the pres
ence of 5000 persons. The figure was then
dragged burning through the streets.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next "A Hours.

War Department,
omce OF the Chief Signal Officer.
washington, ID. c., Nov. 81 A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States,
clearing and fair weathar; southwest to
northwest winds; nearly stationary tempera-
eure higher barometer; warmer fair wealth.
er, except in northern New York, slightly
cooler fair weather; southwest to northwest
winds; generally higher barometer. Cau-
tionary signals from Brakewater to Eastport.
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Indictments for Election Frauds.


NEW YORK, Nov Z.
II is stated that the grand jury has found
indictments which are believed to charge per-
sons with fraud in the election. Steps are
also to be taken to punish three election in
spectors who were derelict in sending
returns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-08

N-Do il yourself. With Diamond Dyes
any LADY can get as good results as the best
practical dyer. Every dye warranted true to
name and sample. Ice. at druggists. Wells,
Richardson & Co., Burlington, VT.
eod&wlw
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Republican National Committee Ask
Only Fair Play.

The republican national committee denied
this afternoon that Blaine is coming to New
York for conference with them. They say
they have no means of determining the result
in this State, except by the election district re
turns; that they viii only take such steps
as may be necessary to protect the party's
interest during the progress of the count and
that to this end counsel will appear before
the county canvassing boards next Tuesday.
They say the committee want nothing but
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WASHINGTON.
Whitelaw Reid says Blaine has 400 Ma
jority I'm New York.
WAsHIsGros. Nov 7.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Z.
A telegram was received here at p. M.
by assistant secretary Coon, from Whitelaw
Reid of the New York Tribune, as follows
The associated press figures give the State
gain to Blaine by 400 majority. An official
count is necessary and some returns are sure
to 20 before the courts.
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ALABAMA.

BIRMINGHAM, Nov Z.
The streets of this city were filled last
night by thousands Of persons celebrating the
reported election of Cleveland
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A Labor Union TO be Organized.

PORTLAND, Nov. 7.
A central labor union is to be organized
here to take part in the election of 1888.
Butler men have voted to keep their head.
quarters open and to hold weekly meetings.
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CoLUMRus, Nov Z,
POLITICAL STRIFE.
Two Blaine Men stabbed by New York
Crowd.
Nrw YoRK. Nov. 7.

NEw YORK, Nov. Z.
While crowd of people was cheering last
night. in Brooklyn, for Cleveland and Hen
dricks, Patrick Bray inspector of sewers, and
Patrick Cunningham, a car driver. undertook
to cheer for Blaine and Logan, but were set
upon by the crowd. and during the fight both
were stabbed in several places. Bray's wound
is expected to result fatally. No arrests were
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A Boiler Explosion.
Nsw ORLEANS. No

New ORLEANS, Nov. Z.
A boiler in a sugar house on Eames plan
tation, near Lee station, exploded last night,
killing three men and wounding several
others.
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Fatal Accident.

PORTLAND, Nov I.
Charles Sinclair, 25 years of age, an en-
ployee OF the Grand Trunk railway, was
thrown under the cars on Commercial street
this evening and broke his neck.
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BATH, Nov. Z.
The schooner John f. Morrow, Capt
Chase, from Boston for Kennebec to load ice,
went ashore yesterday on the Jacks at.the
mouth of the Kennebec. She was hauled
off by tug and towed to Bath She is leak
ing badly and will be towed to Portland for
repairs
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Democrats Celebrate.

BELFAST, Nov. 6.
Bells ring in celebration of Cleveand's
election and there is great rejoicing by the
democrats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-08

PETERSBURG, Nov. 7.
Tonight the republicans concede the State
to the democrats by 600O majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-08

NgANrED.-Agents for "sunbeams for the
wv Home" book of prose and poetry selected
fr0m standard authors edited by w. 3. Vail, with
introduction and personal recommendation BY one
Of the most eminent preachers and scholars Of Amer
ica Elegantly bound; beautifully illustrated: ex-
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In Maine. Rare chance before Christina . A Address
REV W. s. VAIL,
octidiaW&wn Gardiner, Maine.
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A Franchise Bill Passed.

LONDON, Nov. 7.
In the House Of Commons, tonight, fran
chise bill passed the second reading, 372 to
232
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MAINE DISPATCHES.
LATEST FROM MAINE.
Mr.. Blaine Has Is,5a2 Plurality I'm $40
Towns.

Returns have been received from $40 cities
and towns in Maine, which make this show
ing:
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A1AA play 1DQ Wua4 kuc A8k ALLOWS In me QG-
termination Of the result BY those authorized
OF course they are bound to insist upon.
National Democratic Committee Ask for
Subscriptions.
New YoRK. Nov. Z.
The Post says: The national democratic
committee this forenoon issued the following
address
1.-The national democratic committee has
taken verv active measures to insure q fair
and prompt return in all delayed and doubt
full districts. Counsel are emplyed 70 watch
the official canvass and arrangements made
TO insure the transmission of correct news
over the country. To meet the expenses of
this action, which are necessarily heavy,
frier is in various sections are starting SUBJ
scriptions.
Money will be thankfully received by the
national committee and any aid of this nature
TO assist in enforcing the popular will, should
to be effective, be promptly rendered"
Grover Cleveland Receives Congratuh.
tions.
ALBANY, Nov. 6.
Congratulatory dispatches have poured in
on the governor all the forenoon. They come
from every State in the Union and already
several thousand have been received. Among
the kilograms was one from Jay Gould, con-
graduating Cleveland on his election, and
commenting his administration as wise and
prudent, and expressing belief that the bust
ness interests of the country will be safe in
Cleveland's hands.
There was a constant stream of visitors in
and out of the executive chamber all the
forenoon. Many ladies were among the
callers. The governor bore his honors mod
estly. The excitement here has largely
subsided, the republicans generally conceding
Cleveland's election. Many business and
private houses were decorated and enthusiasm m
among the democrats is subdued but intense
On Mondav night monster celebration will
be held, in which all the campaign clubs of
Albany and vicinity participate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-08

KENNRBEC COUNTY.-In Probate Court at Au.
gtlsfd, on the second Monday Of October, 1884:
A CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purporting to be
"A the last viii and testament Of Sarah Viner
late Of winthrop, In said county, deceased,
having been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks prior to the second Monday OF Nov
ember next, in the kennebec Journal n newspape
printed In Augusta, that all persons interested may
attend at a Court Of Probate then 20 be holden at
Augusta, and show cause, II any, why the said
Instrument should not be proved, approved and
allowed, as the last will and testament OF the said
deceased.
EMERY o. BEAN, Judge.
Attest: HOWARD OWEN. Register. aw4es
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Store for Sale.

The brick store In HaIloweII now occupied bv n.
r. Warner, will be sold At public auction, on the
premises on Thursday, Nov 18TH 1884, at i0l o'clock
= W., unless previously disposed Of at private sale
Terms Cash. A. MASON, (r~.......
WIN. MASON, b%ecntors.
Augusta. Oct. 18th. 1854. cciisdIawlw
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Chlcago Proauce narket.

CHICAGO. Nov. 2
fLOUR-hrm.
wHEAr-quiet; No. Chicago spring. 7sa7si;
Nov, 70 a 73A
CORN easier at 4la4ll.
OATs-frm 23l.
.YE-easier, 50l
BAKLEY-fIn 5sl.
Pork al u % u 25.
LAID "a z Is al 20.
6ULK HEAT--shoaiders, 35; Short rib, rs;
Shor' eisAr.7 -
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Whist!
Tn" Ye OLden Time,

game of cards was considered by the "truly good"
an almost objectionable sin, but good people
are giving more attention to the cardinal points Of
Temperance. and morality. and think point al whist
is so much gained and no point for satan. In
tstandard) time now points to long winter
evenings,
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Schooner Wrecked at the Mouth OF the
kennebec.
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STEAM FEATHER BED RsNovAliNG
;sasn srs Hsu,. I Fancy cy.ias tI..slaAnl
EMILE RARBIER A. 90.

Awarded First Premium at Maine state Fair
Any kinds Of Dress Goods, In the pieces, or mad
nto garments, Ribbons, Frinses. Sacke, velvets
Slippers, Kids, Feathers, etc.,, dyed or
clesnssd, and finished equal TO new.
Also Gents garments dyed, cleansed, repaired
and pressed ready to wear. Carpets and Lace Cur
tainsoeansed. Velvet trimmings of sleghs dyed and
restored TO their primitive color wihou any ripping
Goods received and returned promptly by express
Send for circular price Prices reduced Orders
solicited by mail, express or In any Agency. Reds
allied ard delivered lf desired.
II. PENNIMAN. Agent for winthrop.
MISS l.. GROvENOR, Agent Halloweli,
MRS. GOODWIN COLE, Agt. Gardiner.
mavluteodkwa
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-09

4 DANGERoUs BILL.-That Educa-
tional Eli now before Congress is a dan
gcrous Que. If the Bill, which provides
for taking money out of the 1. ). Treas
ury aud giving it to the people Of the
various States for educational purposes,
becomes a law, then ycu may look out,
after awhile, for .aw by Congress ap
pointing l. ). Supervisors for public
schools, and we shall then have second
edition Of salaried officers as bad a. the
Internal Revenue concern
Acceptance OF aid from Congress for
schools viii not relieve any one from
county and State taxation for such rur-
poses, out will really demand an increase
Of such taxation. Those who are signing
petitions tD Congress for National aid,
under he i'm OPPRESSION that it viii relieve
them from State and county taxation,
viii tiui themselves very much mistaken.
Aud while on the subject we will men
tiou that we have seen some printed pet-
lions circulating in this section, addressed
to Congress in favor of National aid to
schools The petitions appear to have
been sent out by the State Superintendent
Of Public INSTRUCTION. Mr. Scarborough.
as they have the heading State Of North
/ Carolina, Department Of Public lnstruc-
i ton. s. Now, we would ike to know
what right Mr. Scar borough has to use
oficial heading for petition to Congress
\ to be sieued by Tom. Dick and Harry !?
I Is he not a little too liberal IN the use oi
I his ficiII 0fjcc in that way? We think
q The hcd ling OF Mr. Scarborough :
printed petitions may induce some peo
4 Die 10 sign them that would not otherwise
/ do SO. Charlotte OJserrr.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-09

| have potato peel left, VII share il
with my countrymen.'
This fearless rctort but intensified tie
British rancor, and Major Craig sent
many an unsuccessful expedition out Ii
capture him. For many months he
never slept in house. but spent the
nights in the swamps, accompanied by
faithful body servant, a native African
prince, named Quaco.
On one occasion he reused his master
Just in time to get out Of sight the
straw on which he had slept beng still
warm when the troopers thrust their
bayonets into it.
Quaco's life was threatened II lie lil
not tell which direction his master had
taken. The Judge, in after wears tell
ing the story, used TO say, Il heard
every word that was said, and had the
damned scoundrel covered with my ps-
tol. and if he had raised his hand to IN
jure Quaco should have shot him d al
IN his tracks"
OF another occasion riding through
the woods with friend, tile Jude was
in earnest conversation, and to his sur
plise his friend suddenly snatchcd a piS-
toi from his holster and tired oh-hand
into tree, and down came tunbLnL
the body Of an armed mau. and then
with formal courtesy came the apology.
II BEG your pardon, my dear sir, for IN
terrupting you, but that damned scoun,
drel i'll the crotch of the tree was just
about to shoot you, and | had no time
TO explain.
Under the circumstances tie breach
ofetiquette was deemed parlonablc.
Another story the Judge used to tell
OF narrow escape was that he was
riding alone, and suddenly heard the
sound of horsemen, and had only time
TO ride into n cane brake on the side OF
the road and dismount when the enemy.
100 strong, rode in sight. They passed
SO near the Judge that he said he could
have tossed a peeble into their pockets,
and was in much apprehension that his
horse, a superb thoroughbred chestnut
named Prince, would neigh, and so re-
veal his presence. He said he had dis
mounted, and stood with his arm around
Princes neck, and his face pressed
against him, and though the horse was
quivering with excitement, he never 50
much as lifted hoof His plantation,
Buchoi, lay right on the river, and Ma
jor Craig sent several rayaging parties
there to seek for Captain Moore, and
failing in that, topluudcr and pilagc.
On one occasion the party forced thcir
way into Mrs. Moorc's private apart
ments and began searching under hel
bed. Mrs Moore, who was very
beautiful and dauntlcss woman, said
scornfully: Spare yourselves thc
tros,ble, gentlemen, you will never fine
Captain Moore hiding under feather
bed"
Gro BE Continued
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-09
INDIAN TERRITORY, March %.

INDIAN / 1ERRl TORY. MafCn ~.
One cannot listen to the legends and
traditions of the old Indians without be-
ING struck with the similarity between
the religious belief of many of their fore
fathers and the teachings of the Bible
Indeed some of the Cherokecs 20 so far
as to claim the Book was first given to
them, but rs they cared more for their
bows and arrows, it was taken from
them and given to the white man
Before giving it up, however, Ye-ho-wa
(God) allowed certain ones to learn as
much of the teachings of the Book as
they could by a specified time; promis-
ing when the people repentcd of their
sins to restore il to them.
This Ye ho-wa they believed to be a
man. yet spirit, God, very glorious
being. Ills name was never to be spo-
ken in common talk This col,' or
king, commanded the people to rest
every seventh day During that day
they were to hold their hands together
(the palms up) and think Of god None
must speak the Gc-ho-wa's name but
persons appointed for the purpose, and
they only on the Sabbath. The name
Of Sabbath Uno-ta-ta-quiSka" signifies
rest from all common work. The rest
on account Of WEAKNESS or fatigue
another word altogcther-thus Uni-a-
we-sal-a-ha they are resting from
WEAKNESS, uuo-la-taqua,- -ka-ccasing
from labor whole day. It IS well to
mention here that IN name. for Sab
bath. SATURDAY, and Monday-day Of
rest. day before rest and day after, the
plural form is used. Thus, an individ-
ual resting from labor would say
''agnota-taquaska," | am resting; but
uno-ta-ta-quas-k signifies thcy. all the
people rest, cessation from labor to
be generally observed by all
The fire to light their altars lad been
given by Wc-ho-wa t. 4 leader lie had
appointed to conduct them TO a better
country. which lay between two rivers.
The first river. the Wc-ho-wa, made a
path through, but allowed the waters
to unite over the heads Of their persu-
ers. The people became wicked, and
the ground opened and swallowed up
many Of them. thea snakes came in the
camp and destroyed many before their
leader could shoot one with an arrow
We-ha-wa had given hm. Finally. the
altar fire disappeared AMI could not be
rekindlcd 1t is. however. supposed to
be preserved for them. though conceal
ed III the mountains of North Carolina.
Thus might continue citing the le-
gends OF the tribe, Yet these perhaps are
sufficient to show that before the LAM
guage OF the Cherokees became a writ
ten one. they had system OF religi
worship very similar TO the Old Te.t2-
ment teachings. OF course all did not
1 believe in. or conform to it. for at this
day, s1d probably within forty miles OF
Us, are many still w9rshiupiug the sun.
moon, certain rivers and mountains
and even snakes.
/ NATZ V. RO-BARD.