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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

would say to my friends, and all who
chance to read this, that have used Adam
sons Botanic Cough Balsam in my family
for long time, and consider it very valua-
BILE medicine. 1t cures when all other rem
edies fail; and | would cheerfuly recon-
mend it to those afflicted with coughs, colds,
asthma, etc.
''E S. Getchell, Boston"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25
SeOttss Emulsion of Pure

Cod Liver Oil, with Hypophosphates, has the
Advantage of being palatable, and easily
digested, and these two well known remedies
being combined, are more potent in tn, ir
remedial effects than if taken separately, and
increase flesh and strength with remarkable
rapidity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25
Chareh yotIcxa.

Prot. Small Of Colby University, will
preach at the First Baptist church Sunday.
The pastor will preach at the Methods,
Episcopal church tomorrow morning. Sub
Ject, Religious IndecisiOn'
First Christian church, Northern avenue,
this city, meeting tomorrow at 10 80 A. NJ,
conducted BY II. Aakechnie of Boston.
Mass. Sunday school at 2.30 P. NJ. All are
invited
At the Congregational church, service a,
10 30 A. NJ. Preaching by Rev. Edward
Chase Of Hallowell. Young Peoples Meet
ing at 6.l5; Sunday school, harvest concert
n. All are cordially invited.
The pulpit of the Free Baptist church will
be occupied tomorrow morning BY Mr. Frank
l. Hayes of Bates Theological School.
Sabba'h school at nooa. Sabbath school
prayer meeting at quarter past 6 Pm. Praise
and social service at I. Seats free. All are
cordially invited.
The Universali.t Sunday School will give
an Autumn concert exercise, assisted by the
choir of the church, tomorrow evening". to
which all are cordially invited The closing
exercise will probably be the most unique
and interesting feature ever witne ssed in q
Sunday School concert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

A fine ife-size crayon bust of the late L.
W. LithVow, has been procured by the trus-
tees and hung in the library in Augusta,
which bears his name and of which he was
the benefcent founder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

1~Chss. jenkins, at his tsh market, south
end of Water st. keeps constantly on hand
all kinds of fresh, picked, dry and canned
fish, also Providence River oysters and
Scarboro clans. His stock is not excelled
in freshness and good quality, by any in the
city. sept20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

Tin need Of fancy aud engraved dance order.
n,ovrammes, announcements, wedding aud yfsI,in1
ccards large and varied assortment OF samples can
Always be found at this ONCE. Have new and a.
sjrable styles of type for doing nice work. SAMPLES
aent by mall and prices quoted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

The walls of the new building for the In.
Austrial School for Girls at Hallowell, will be
up the middle of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

The members Of the Universalist Y p M. "A.
gave an entertainment at the Hospital last
evening 1t will be repeated at one of
the church sociables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

Penobscot druggists, like their Kennebec
and Augusta feilow-traders, are pledging
themselves not to cut prices on proprietary
medicines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

Lucius Hill advertises this morning new
lot of French table delicacies; also other
goods in the same line. Mr.. Hill ALWAYS car
ries good stock of the best and most relia-
ole things in the grncery line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

The Gerard & Vokes Combination appear
at the rink on the Goth inst. They give a
performance of much attractiveness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

Mrs.. Hannah Bailey of Baileyville, Win.
throp. has arrived home from her trip to
Europe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

The Bangor and Boston trains are gener.
ally late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

The Alphas will play a game of polo witt
the Waterville team. in Watervile next
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

The Governor vote as given in Yesterday :
Journal was incorrect. Robes majority is
10, 1872
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

Eggs are retailing in the market at 2s
cents per DOZEN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

The eighteenth session of the National
Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, will be held
in the City of Nashville Tennessee, commence
ing WEDNESDAY, November 18th, at i o'clock
A. NJ. The sessions will be held in Capitol
building. Delegates from this State will
probably attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

Augusta dealers are supplied with Fori
popham cranberries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

A pew counterfeit silver dollar is said to be
in circulation. bearing the date 1881"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

The Madame Fry Concert Co gave con.
cert a, Togus last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

The Blaine Cadets meet this evening at
Meonian Hall full attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

William Burns was before the Municipal
Court yesterday for single sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

An Indian advertising show will open in
Granite Hall on the 18th inst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

Augusta dealers have been stocking ur
With spruce gum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

The bicycle seasc n i. about ended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

List of patents issued to Maine inventors
Tor the week ending Oct. 81, 1884, reported
Tor us by Coombs s Mason, solicitors of
patents and counsel in patent cases. Wheel
right ( Clsrk's block, Bangor, Maine: II, o.
Ward rhorndike, hav press; W. F. Williams,
Belfast, stove jointipg machine, April to +.
Small Design-w. d. Stnson. Augusta,
badge; April to H. F Smith. Whole number
Tor the week-patents, 81; designs, l6;
trademarks, s; labels, II; reissues. /; total
407.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

school in dancing is to be held in Angus
ia the coming winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

Stitch in time saves nine and bottle of
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
6+&wwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

The voting lists are being revised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25
tHarrtfn.

In Cumberland, r. l., Mr.. Otis Bartlett Of Attic
boro, Mass, to Miss Lizzie Gaylord OF this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

party of railroad officials passed through
The city Yesterday. en- route for Portland. In
The party were President Geo. f b. Jackson
OF the Maine Central, Road Masters Geo.
Wagg of Auburn and Geo. Nevens of Bruins
WICK, Bridge Supt. Booker, Railroad Commls-
sioners j. Anderson. Portland; A w.
Wilde, Skowhegan; ID. n. Mortland,
hockland; also Colonel G w. Kim
oail, Rockland. The train made stop
at this station and all took dinner at
Hotel North. They have been on tour OF
inspection of the Mount Desert and Belfast
branches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

Mr., u. W. Tyler met with very severe &C
cident Yesterday morning, fracturinG one leg
near the hip. He was employed at the time
on the new cotton mill and was standing on a
staging within the walls. Stepping back
wards he fell to the ground. a distance of ~
feet striking on his hip. SCATTERING the bone.
DR., Brickett assisted by Drs. Webster and
Bessev attended him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25
Store for Sale.

The brick store In Haliowell now occupied By d.
v. Warner. win be sold at public auction, on the
premises, on Thursday, Nov l3th 1884, at iol O'Clock
A. NJ unless previously disposed Of 1T private sale.
Terms Cash. A. MASON, ir--.-.-
WIN. MASON, Executors.
Augusta, Oct issh, 1854. octi4dlaw4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

Ward & Cogan are placing electric bells in
Secretary of State in calling persons to the
telephone from the several departments in
the building Heretofore it has required the
services of one man most of the time to at
tend to telephone calls. The same firm is
doing irst-class job of plumbing on Mr..
Bsine's residence, the old plumbing being
replaced hv new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25
gofal aud State gews.
FANCY PRINTING.

Saturday. October IS. 1884.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-25

The State central temperance committee
has recently appointed subcommittee of
seven persons, of which Hon. Josiah II.
Drummond of Portland. is chairman, and to
which is intrusted the duty of ascertaining
what amendments are required to the present
prohibitory laws, and what additional laws
should be enacted in order to render more
efficient enforcement of the same, which will
be presented to the next legislature.
There will be grand apple race at Capital
rink this evening, open to all boys under IA
years Of age. Twelve boys have entered
barrel of apples will be turned out upon
the floor. in one end of the rink, while at the
other end will be placed baskets, one for each
eoy. The youngster that puts the largest
number of apples into his basket. carrying
one at time, will be presented with the
entire barrel The second prize is bushel
of potatoes
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
MRS. TUCK's MURDERER.
John Baker of Albion Confesses to
Committing the Crime.
HIS TRIAL TO OCCUR AT THE DIX
CEMBER R TERM.

AUGUSTA, Oct John Baker of Albion,
who was suspected of numbering Mrs. Newell
Tuck of Albion on September 9th, and who
was arrested yesterday and is in Jail at Au-
gusta, has confessed. His account was SUBJ
stantially as follows:
was cleaning out the hog pen In the morning
back of the barn. At o'clock in the forenoon, L
saw Mr.. Tuck and another man working on the
road opposite the barn. knew Mrs. Tuck was
and through the woods s0i to Mr Tnoss % residence
The distance is almost three-quarters of mile. l
entered the kitchen through the open door and
found Mrs. Tnck absent. / heard noise in the
direction of the she'd 1 wac perfectly acquainted
with the premises and went in the direction of the
outhouse where found Mrs, Tuck. said, "Good
iBg." jumped for the woman and caught her by
the throat She alta mpted TO scream but had
sound. She Tell back and becoming frightened
ran did not think she was dead when left her.
Immediately returned home. My object was rape.
Baker was srraigned before Judge Andrews
Of Augusta today, pleaded not guilty. and his
counsel waving examination, the prisoner was
committed for trial at the December term OF
the Superior Court. Three witnesses, Mr..
Tuck. the husband of tbs murdered woman,
Frank Holmes and L. Libbey, all of Albion,
were present.
At noon Baker was taken to Hendee's rooms
and photogra phed. He is 25 years of age, s
feet 9 inches in height. He has a fine head
and long black hair combed back and slight
moustache. He is slow spoken and evidently
his intellect is not over quick. The base of
his brain is well developed.
Mr.. Tuck, in reading Bakers confession,
was much exasperated and expressed desire
to get his hands on the man. Besides the re-
porters Baker has confessed to Mark Rollins,
Captain Sewall, janitor Of the court house,
and l.. Libbey of Albion.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
ANOTHER HOTEL DOOMED.
The Glen House i'm the Mountains Ablaze.
Special to the Press.)


Special to the Press.)
GoRHAM, N. H., Oct. 1st., p. m.-Ths
Glen House and outbuildings are ablaze, also
the woods in the vicinity with which the fire
has communicated. A scene Of excitement
prevails. The attle are being driven from
the doomed outbuildings. Messrs. W. & g. R.
Milliken Of Portland are the proprietorS. This
is the largest house in the entire White Noun
tain region. No further particulars can be
gained at this hour. The house was closed for
the season today.
.Cro the Associated Press.)
MT. WASHINGTON, N. H., Oct. 1.-The Glen
House and all the outbuildings were totally
destroyed by fire at o'clock this evening.
From all appearances nothing is saved, and
the woods adjoining are in blaze. A strong
breeze is blowing from the northwest, and the
fire presents grand sight from the summit
The house was owned by w. & G. R. Milliken,
and closed for the season today.
[Midnigh.l.- Glen House fire is still
smouldering. Everything is destroyed, and
the fire in the woods has nearly spent ITSELF
AS the nearest telegraph office and nearest in
habitants are atthe signal station, eight miles
distant, it is impossible to ascertain the cause
of the fire or to give fall details. One of the
walters at the house, who left there this morn
ing, and is now at the summit, states that the
guests had all left the only persons remaining
being about dozen OF the help. Two men,
however, walked down the carriage road, with
the intention OF sleeping there.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
Brick Pomeroy i'm Trouble.

DENVER, Col, Oct. 1.-The grand jury have just
returned two indictments against Mark M. Pome-
roy, better known as 'Brick' Pomeroy. charging
him with criminal acts in connection with his min
ing scheme, known as the Atlantic and Pacific tun-
mel. While residing here, Pomeroy advertised the
for to the company, Of Which he was president. in
which, it is alleged, he overcharged the company
about So 900. This and similar acts resulted ia
the finding of the indictments of embezzlement.
His mining scheme has been generally viewed with
dsfavor here, but many Eastern people have in
vested in it, and considerable money has been spent
in the tunnel, without finding anything valuable.
The stockholders lately became suspicious, and
brought suit to oust Pomeroy, which is still pend
ing He then sold his paper here, which has viger-
criminal acts. A warrant has been issued for his
arrest, and Gev. Grant has made out the proper pa
pers to bring him here from New York. where he Is
at present.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
GENERAL NEWS.

Commodore P. E. johnson commanding the naval
training station at Newport, r. l., has been de-
tached and will go to Portsmouth. Important
private information at Newport is to the effect that
Commodore Luce is to be given command not only
of the war college but also of the naval train
ing station.
The Vermont legislature assembled yesterday
morning. The Senate reelected Chauncy w.
Brownell sof Burlington secretary and Alfred K.
Brown OF Sheldon assistant. In the House James
X. Batchelder was elected speaker and W. W.
StickDey of Ludlow was reelected clerk. Gov.
Baistow delivered his farewell message. Gov.
Pingree will deliver his inaugural to-day.
A csisson of the Baltimore and Ohio bridge over
the SusQuehanna river at Frenchtown, Md, sunk at
: O'Clock yesterday morning with seven men under
been imprisoned that time in the caisson under 60
feet of water.
The out going Leadville express train on the Dem
yer and RoGrande railroad coIlidsd with an incom-
ing Salt Lake train Tuesday night near Acequiya,
Col. About 30 passengers were injured, but mono
fatally.
During game of base ball played on the Suffoik
county fair ground at Riverhead, L l.. yesterday
Roscoe Conklin, aged IT, Of Patchogue, was in
stantly killed by base ball bat thrown by q
striker. The ball struck Eugene Hallock of Matti
tuck in the face, fracturing his jaw bone.
The twenty first annual convention of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers opened il
San Francisco yesterday with 800 delegates
present. Grand Chief Engineer Arthur made hii
annual address.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
BEATEN BY BURGLARS.

A York County Man Brutally Assaulted
by a Gang in Lebanon.
Especial to the Press.)
SPRINGvALE, Me-, Oct 1.-William Roche
was waylaid while passing through Lebanon
today and assaulted by the Bickford brothers
and beaten with stones about the head until un
conscious, when they left him. Roche assisted
in the capture OF the burglars Monday night,
and these are the two that escaped.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
The North Carolina state Expo.i,ion,

RALEIGH, N. c. Oct. 1.-The North Carolina
State Exposition was formally opened to-day Thou
sands of people here from all parts of the State
and the city decorated with flags and banners of
every description. Senator Hawley of Connecticut
arrived last night, and this morning was accorded
reception at the Office Of the Governor of the state
which was largely attended. At 1890 four battal-
lions of the State Guards, comprising 81 companies
with six military bands received Senator Hawley,
Judges Of the Supreme Court and distinguished Wis
itors at the north gate of the Capital and took up
the line Of march to the exposition. The day was
fair and the display magnificent. At IL o'clock the
opening exercises began with the singing of Ameri-
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
New Hamp.hira HistoricnI s,c.oir.

New Hampshire Historical s,c'eiy.
EXETER, N. H., Oct 1.-The 63d annual meeting
of the New Hampshire Historical Society, and lis
annual field day occurred here today. The business
meeting was called to order by the president, ex-
Gov Bell, but business was postponed until 4
O'Clock, give opportunity to visit points of inter.
est. About rs gentlemen and ladies were present.
The party dined at Gorham Hall at 3 O'Clock.
1t was voted to keep the society rooms In Concord
open to the public two days in each week. 1t was
voted that the next meeting be held at Concord the
first Wed nesday in January. BY request of the
New Hampshire coast survey that some action
should be taken to give Kearsarge mountain i'll
Carroll county name on account of their being
two Kearsarge mountains in this State, Joseph b.
Walker OF Concord, j. A. Stickney of Great Falls
and Judge Smith of Dover were appointed COM
mittee to act. 80,
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
John w. CARROTS will.

BALTIMORE. Oct. 1.-The will of the late John
W. Garrett was filed today. 1t bequeaths the in
terest Of S100 600 annually and in perpetuity for
the benefit of the poor of Baltimore and directs the
$4,000 annually for such objects of benevolent
educational purposes and in aid of virtuous and
struggling persons and works of public utility as
ness and nrooress
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
WASHINGTON.
The nIeridinn Confcrence.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-The international Prime
Meridian conference began its session at noon to-
day. Forty delegates were present, representing %
counties. Secretary Frelinghuysen who returned
and suggested that Count Lewenhsupt, Swedish
minister and dean of the diplomatic corps be made
temporary chairman. Admiral G. r. 2. Rodgers,
chairman of the American delegation, was made
permanent chairman of the conference. On as
suming the chair he defined the object of the con-
ference and expressed hope that q prime meridian
would be agreed upsn. The election of vice presi-
dents dispensed with and the election of secre
taries was postponed until tomorrow in order to
give the delegates an opportunity to consult as to
ghe number Of secretaries to be elected and as to
the language in which the proceedings shall be
printed. An adjournment was taken until O'Clock
tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
NEW YORK.
The Peabody Edusntiona]

The Peabody Educational Fund.
NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-The trustees of the Peabody
educational fund opened their annual session today
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Mr.. Curry, general
agent, presented reports showing the following dis
tribution of the income of the fund: Alabama,
S24,900; Louisiana. $2645; Mississippi, $365O;
North Carolina, $6075; South Carolina, $44o0,
ase516nessse $Is415 Tssas $57se o1I Virginia
report was accepted.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
The Union xeteru Army.

HARTFORD. Coun., Oct 1.-The Union Veteran
Army, an organization intended to secure pensions
and lands to veterans of the war and to see that
justice s done to them, held its third annual con-
vention here today. General George W. Tibbeters
OF Jersey City was elected commander in chief. 1t
was voted to hold the next annual meeting in Alba
ny the first Wednesday in October, 1885. Resolu-
tons urging Congress to act in favor of the veterans
in the directions indicated were passed and the
convention adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
$4,000 i'm securi,ics STOLEN.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Oct. LON Monday George
Crosby of New York, a broker doing business at 80
Broad street, registered letter said to contain
$1O,5oo in bonds to John L. Watson of East
Hampton, Conn. When the package arrived the
securities were missing. Investigation shows that
the package came from New York and reached New
Haven postofhce intact. 1t remained in the Office
here over night, and was forwarded to its destna-
ton yesterday. The robbery must have been COM
mitted either while in the New Haven Office or on
the mail train between this city and East Hampton
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
loWA'S LIQUOR LAW.


A Ruling by Judge Hayes that Will Pre-
vent Its enforcement.
MUsCATINE, Ia, Oct 1.-Judge Hayes in the
matter of an Indictment under the new prohibitory
liquor law, charged jury here yesterday that while
selling liquor is ndictable buying it is equally in
violation of the law; that all persons testifyng to
having purchased liquors subject to indictment,
and that in case of any persons being induced or
encouraged by any organization or body to buy
liquor for the purpose of eliminating the seller such
buyer would be indictable and such body would be
guilty of conspiracy and subject to Indictment This
latter clause Is supposed to refer to the Temperance
Alliance.
It.is thought that 1t will be next to impossible to
enforce the anti-iQuor law under this ruling.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
GEoRGIA's ELECTION.
Not Much Doubt of Democratic
Victory.
A VERY SMALL VOTE PoLLED

AUGUSTA, Ga, Oct. 1.-The election for governor,
State officers and members of the legislature took
place today. The vote was small. There was no
opposition, and Henry G.. McDaniels was elected
governor. Out of 1000 votes not more than 800
were poled in this Richmond county. 1t is thought
not more than onethrd of the vote in the State was
polled.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Oct 1.-During Demo-
cratic demonstration here tonight John NunIy, who
was intoxicated began shooting into crowd who
we're listening to the speeches. Charles Slaughter,
colored, was killed, and Albert Mccormick, white
was seriously wounded.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
A Flood nt ouiucy. r,,,,.,..

QUINCY, Ill.,, Oct 1.-The Mississ ppi river is IL
feet above low water mark and is still rapidly ris
ing The unusual rise at this season of the year oc-
casions the grayest fears on the low lands where
immense damage will be done unless the food sub
= des.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-02
Free stree, sund.v .cn..,.

EFeo Strett Sunday NchosI.
The Free Street Sunday School .has.elssssd
the following officers:
Snperintendent-H. W NOyes.
Assistant Supe-iRteOient-O. Fred Morse.
Secretary and Tceasurer-H. B. Fiheld.
LibraTian- Frank Orr.
First Assistant Libraran-Fred King.
Second Assistant Librarian-Wtl Hturn-
want.
music Librarlans-F Frank s. wallaos. Frank
II. Power.