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The Dickinson press., 1884-01-12
A Blow for Tower City.
TOWER CITY, Oak, Special Telegram

W C1TY, OAK, Special Telegram, Jan.
AT 1 O'Clock this morning a c%onaagration
broke out in Pierce's meat market and en-
tirely destroyed the meat market, Kipp's
grocery, Ward Bros drug store, Tom
linson's block Weeks harness shop,
ment, SGearns Bros.' merchandise store,
the postotfice and Masonic hall, all in the
heart of the business center, south Of the
track. The loss was heavy, and will reach
$4,000. The insurance will be about
$4,000 in all. The business firms are all
making preparations to resume business
as soon as possible. The cause of
the fire is unknown, but supposed
to have been caused by a defective fue. The
fires in this section lately are mainly due, it
is said, to the very cold weather, large fires
being the rule, and in many wooden build
ings the thin brick chimneys are unable
to stand the effect of constant and
excessive heat The loss to Tower
City is a severe one, and is
especially unfortunate at this time of the
year. The flames had it very much their own
way, as little could be done except to save
the contents of the buildings being con-
sumed. The merchants all announce their
intention to secure temporary quarters, and
will rebuild in the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15
A Rival Snowman.

1t is not generally known that Mr.. Nor
rison ran over from Washington to this city
the other evening and paid visit to Bar
NUNS Circus. The door keeper recognized
him and observed, Excuse me. but are not
YOU William r. Morrison, of Illinois,"
THAT is my name and address," was the
reply.
The door keeper made haste to call an ush-
er and bsde him "show this gentleman the
best seat in the house" Mr.. Morrison took
out his wallet to pay for his ticket, but the
door keeper politely informed him that the
establishment took great pleasure in extend
ing to him its hospitalities without charge.
Thank you very much" said Mr.. Morri-
son as he put up his money, "but permit me
to enquire why this compliment is paid
me?'
90" the door-keeper explained. Eve al
ways make it a rule to place the proprietors
of rival shows upon our free list
Proprietors of other shows,' exclaimed
the horizontal reductionist: why. whom do
you take me for? I'm not in the show busi-
ness; I'm member of Congress"
! ats all right. know what I'm about, $
returned the door-keeper. | have been in
! formed on good authority that you've got an
elephant on your hands and that you re
going to turn Congress into a bear garden
some of these days"
Without further remark Mr.. Morrison fol-
lowed the urbane usher.-Ner York Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

recover 81 200. 900 due him. was recently AZ
rested at the White House.
The raising of sugar beets In Denmark
proves now to be an undisputed success. In
late years many factories are established,
chiefly BY the monopolizing company of the
Amalgamated Danish Sugar Factories
In an article BY Charles F. living on
"Gifts to Colleges and Universities, recently
published, it is stated that the amount
contributed to college and university edu-
cation in the United States during the past
ten years is s35, ,622 ,0eO. and since ls47 the
total amount given has not been less than
$50, 900. 600
The first export of cotton known to have
been raised on American soil, of which there
is any record. took place in l7S4. just 100
wears ago, and consisted of eight bags to
Liverpool This was considered such large
quantity that it was doubted whether it could
all have been produced in the United States,
and it was. therefore, held by the British Gus
toms officials antil they had time to satisfy
themselve. on the subject The wonderful
growth of the industry in the last century
NAV be judged from the fact that last year
We exported 1895, ,597 bales out of total
crop of 6,949, ,756 bales.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15
General News,

Forty-fve thousand workmen are engaged
in the Matchmaking industry in Switzerland
An insurance company to indemnify bicy-
Gle riders for injuries received, has been
organized in London.
The Massachusetts Supreme Conrt has
decided that the taxation of moneys invested
in real estate mortgages is illegal.
IL is reported that Chinese bank With a
capital OF 100000 will shortly be opened at
Victoria. B. c.. BY Hong Kong firm.
The Dominion Government has vetoed the
bill prohibiting Chinese immigration into
British Columbia
The Quebec Legislature contains but
twelve English speaking members out Of the
sixty-five who compose it.
A lo,oo0-spindle cotton mill to employ 500
hands is about being completed in Selma,
Ala.
A crank who represented himself to be the
slayer Of President Lincoln, and who said he
was on his way to see President Arthur to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15
The Boom for Blaine,


The boom for Blaine is sweeping over
the country with great power. 1t sur
prises his friends and confounds the oppo-
sition- 1t is everywhere even in localities
where it was least expected.
In Pennsylvania there are twenty-seven
congressional districts Twenty-one OF
these have already chosen district delegates
and instructed them for Blaine. In the Phil
adelphia city districts, where there were
no instructions, and the delegates were
divided, a majority Of the delegates is
for Blaine Of the sixty-seven counties
in the State fifty-seven have elected dele
yates to the State convention. who Will elect
delegates at large to the Chicago conven-
ton, and passed instructions in favor OF
Blaine. Thus Pennsylvania will be prac-
tically unit for Blaine in the national
convention.
The success of the Blaine boom in New
York is quite remarkable. Up to this
time some thirty counties have held their
conventions, of which eight or nine should
be counted for Arthur. two or three for
Edmunds, and the most of the remainder
may safely be put down for Blaine. In
Brooklyn, last Friday evening. three dis
trict conventions were held and delegates
to Chicago elected. Two districts elected
tor Blaine and one for Arthur. ''In sew
eral instances. SAYS one of our exchanges.
"the result had peculiar significance.
Thus in Ulster. always stalwart strong
hold. General Sharpe, who is one of the
most conspicuous friends and champions
of General Arthur and who is an able
and respected leader, was beaten by Ex-
Congressman Cornell, who is opposed to
the President Albany is contested with
the opponents of the President having the
advantage in the facts and in numbers.
The national delegates IN the Monroe and
Steuben districts are all against Arthur.
He carries those in the Rensselaer, and
Erie districts. but it looks as if he would
secure little more North of New York.
The counties of Wayne, Montgomery,
Fulton, Saratoga. Broome, St. Lawrence,
Jefferson, Delaware, Herkimer, Oneida.
Otsego-all in the republican heart of
the State--have elected delegates who
favor another candidate.
1t seems now to be clear. that the current
will run the same way through the re-
naming counties. and that a majority of
the district conventions, as well as the
State Convention, while cherishing re-
spectiul feeling for the President, will be
against his nomination.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15
Poisoned with Potash and Mercury.

Is the tale Of large percentage Of sick
people in the world; such a large number, in
fact, that it is hard to tell whether there are
not as many victims to this mineral poison
ing az to diseases of the blood and skin.
Il took potash" said one, land while it
partially dried up the eruption temporarily, it
came near drying up my vitality for all time.
it drove the disease in my system, only to
break out again on some other part of my
body"
To such sufferers Swift's Specific is the
remedy which is worth more than all the
world besides. 1t drives out the poison OF
blood taint, eliminates this mineral poison,
and builds up the general health.
Be sure to get the genuine. and send for
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases, free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. Drawer 3, At
lanta, Ga.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

COOP INvEsTMESr.-Oneof of our promi-
nent business men said TO US the other day
I'm the spring my wife got all run down and
could not eat any thing; passing your store
I saw pile of Hoods Sarsaparilla in the
window, and got q bottle. After she had
taken it a week she had rousing appetite,
and did her everything. She took three bot
ties, and it was the best three dollars ever
invested. G. l. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

More than three quarters of q century
has passed since Johnsons Anodyne
Liniment was invented, and it Is to-day the
most widely known as well as the most val
liable internal and external remedy in the
world. No family should be without 1t day
1t is said by reliable persons that Sheridan
Cavalry Condition Powders fed sparingly to
laying hens will Increase the quantity of eggs
two-fold. Try it. 1t won't cost much. Don't
throw away your money on the large packs.
aprl5t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

From The Baltimore American (Rep).
The free preference of the republicans of
Maryland is for Blaine. The republican
counties of this State are strongly for Blaine
The party in this State might be manipulated
into antagonism to him in the convention
but it would be disastrous blunder. Our
advice to all republicans in Maryland is.
Don't row against the tide. All the currents
of popular feeling are in Blaine's favor. He
will be President in 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

That is daily bringing joy to the homes of
thousands by saving many of their dear ones
from early grave. Truly is DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay Fever, loss
of Voice, Tickling in the throat. Pain in
Side and Chest, or any disease of the Throat
and Lungs, positive cure. Guaranteed.
Trial bottle free at Fuller Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

The republican primaries held in Chicago
on the lth went in the main against the
Presidential aspirations of General Logan.
The contests in all were sharp and bitter.
II the city where he has his home shows
so much asperity to Logan his boom will
not extend very far.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

The friends of Hon. A. A Sargent say
that he will probably return to California.
which has been his home since iS49. Mr..
Sargent has had twenty-five years OF pub
lie life. in Congress. in the Senate, and in
diplomacy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

Confederate bills ought to have gone
down with the ''lost cause" but it seems
they did not. Six ten-dollar ones were
successfully passed upon liquordealers in
Montreal, a lew nights ago, and probably
they will continue TO circulate in that
country.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

The Indiana republicans State commit
tee reports that returns from the spring
elections in fifty counties of their State
showed republican gains in thirty-four.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

Photographs, Engravings. etc., can be ex-
quisitely collored with Liquid Art Colors
made from Diamond Dyes. Full directions
for this beautiful art work. with Q handsome
cclored cabinet photo sent to any address for
10 cents. WRLLs 1 RIcHARpsoH Co., Bur
lington, Vt. mar25eod&wIv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15
Ugly Gaps

in that row which of all others should be
kept in thorough repair, row of teeth. are
sure to occur and no less sure to hopelessly
disfigure the face if disregard of the teeth's
cleanliness is persistent. But if the error is
corrected in time with the aid of SOZO-
DON'T, Americas leading tooth beautifier
and invigorant, the tenants of the mouth long
retain their strength and whiteness unim-
paired A word to the wise is sufficient
aprl5deOd&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Burns, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, ant
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, F. G Kins
man Co. dec1d&wly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15
some Foolish People

Allow . cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach Of medicine. They often say. Oh,
it will wear away, but in most cases it wears
them away. Could they be induced to try
the successful medicine called Kemp's Bal
sam, which We sell on positive guarantee to
cure, they would Immediately see the excel
lent effect after taking the first dose. Price
SOC and sl.00. Trial size free
Respectfully, Bowditch & Webster.
oct22f&Wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

say nothing of the library bill. the bank
ing relief measures, and dozen other
miscellaneous matters ofimportance. The
session will last far into August, unless
the members get disguised some day and
break it short off in the middle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

ON account Of the coming political campaigns, and
70 aid the Republican cause n. much ~ possible. we
shall offer special rates for both the DAILY and
WEEKLY kENNEBEC JOURNAL during the coming
months.
nv offering the papers a, less price for the cam
paixn We do injustice to subscribers, and trust
they will do what they to extend the circulation
Of the journal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

|. II. Kicker, of Ricker's Iron Works,
Lock Haven, Pa, writes March 23d: 81
bought one bottle of your Tar Syrup and
fonnd it an excellent article for colds and
bronchitis For sale by Allen and Co.
apr7f&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

The delay of the public business in the
House, says the Washington Star. is get
ting to be really serious matter. While
the members are wasting time in filibus-
tering and useless talk the summer is
rapidly advancing upon them. and still
there are many appropriation bills which
have not yet been even touched. and be-
sides these the impending tariff bill. the
interstate commerce bill. the land grant
forfeitures. and the shipping bills will all
consume weeks of labor and debate, to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

my daughter was very bad of on account
of a cold and pain in her lungs. Or. Thomas
Eclectic Oil cured her in "a hours. One of
the boys was cured of sore throat This
medicine has worked wonders in our family"
Alvah Pinckney, Lake Mahopac. n. Y.
apI4d&wlvop
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

That weak back or pain in the side or hips
you will find Immediately relieved when a
Hop Plaster is applied. 1t strengthens the
muscles, giving the ability to do hard work
without suffering. Take none but this, it's
sure. aprl5t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15
Political.
Pennsylvania for Blaine.

TTUrT
1t is fair and true TO say that Pennsylvania
is practically unanimous for Blaine. The
peoples train is taking all of the passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

From Rer. H. p Torsey, DID,, LID,
President Maine Wesleyan Seminary and
Female College, Kenfs Hill, Me.
.Dr. f. w. Kinsman; Dear Sir,-For five
years the students under my care have used
Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam, and have.
think, found it second to no other remedy
for throat and lung troubles" aprl5t&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

You may hurrsh for Blaine and Lincoln
from now until election day and not get
hoarse if you will only use Jadwin's Pine
Tar Syrup. Eor sale by Allen and Co.
apr7t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

More mothers, more fathers, more children
made happy by the use of Jadwin's Pine Tar
Syrup than by all the other known remedies
on earth. For sale by Allen & Co.
apr1t 1t&wl I'm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

There won't be much sitting astride the
political fence this year. Political fences
this season are too much of the barbed
wire variety to be comfortable resting
places.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

All of one mind-the millennium must be a
hand down in Maine, Vermont, Massacbu
setts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New
York. New Jersey, Ohio, all over Pennsyl
vania, and throughout the United States
The great cure for colds. cough and consump
ton. For sale bv Allen & Co
aDr- -AkwIm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

Prevent sickness by taking occasionally
one of Emory's Little Cathartic Pills, won
derful appetizer, an absolute cure of Bilious
cents. mar1l teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15
We will send the
CAMPAIGN DAILY

TO new subscribers. at 80 cents month, but not
for longer period than Till the close OF the National
campaign, or November l5
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

TIL after the State election In September for so cents.
or till after the Presidential election In November for
76 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15
Ex-senator Conkling's Friends FavorinR
Blaine.

EN-SfhhVOf
Blaine.
Washington Despatch Philadelphia In
quirer.
The failure of New York to declare for
President Arthur by a decided majority leads
to a general belief here that he will not al
low the use of his name at the Chicago Con-
veution and that the nomination of Blaine is
now foregone conclusion. Some shrewd
politicians anticipate his nomination by a
practically unanimous vote. In the mean
time Mr. Blaine presistenty refuses to have
any part or lot in the making up of the peo-
pies verdict. while Conkling's friends are
quietly falling into the procession with the
assurance that their chief prefers Blaine to
several other of the candidates, including the
nresent executive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15
From Lucius S. Cony. the well-known Black
smith,

While at NV work, that of blacksmithing,
exposed myself to a draught and took Sc
we're cold. Hearing so much said about To-
gus Cough Mixture, l sent and got bottle
After taking a few doses my cough was entire
ly gone. cheerfully recommend it to Others
mar6+&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

The Toronto (Csnada) Globe SAYS that
good domestic servants are at present pro-
curable in that city In sufficient numbers
at moderate wages. The proprietor of an
employment office says that many young
Canadian women who hitherto thought
there was something menial in being class
edas domestics now think that the drudg.
cry of the kitchen is preferable to the
drudsery of the factory. Good plain cooks
in private families can be had at from SS
to $l0 per month. and house maids can be
had for from $6 to IS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

These Offers do not apply to parties out of the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15

The Bangor Whig and Courier says
News from different portions of the coun-
try shows that Mr.. Blame was never Sc
popular with the masses rs he is to-day
The republican party is in excellent con-
dition tor the coming contest, but if Mr.
Blaine is the standard bearer success is
doubly sure. Blaine of Maine would be
rallying cry that weuld arouse irresisti-
BILE enthusiasm from the Pine Tree State
to the Pacific Slope"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-15
SPRAGUE & SON.

any the order In all cases,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-31
THE RIOT IN CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, o., March 81, 2.15 n. m.--
One half of the militia on guard at the Jail
have been relieved. Since the firing at 8
o'clock last night no one has been shot.
The yoleys since that time have been mere
" blinds to clear the streets. 1t has been
ascertaineh that no one was killed by the
firing al o'clock last night but that three
persons were wounded. BY order Of the
Secretary of War u detachment Of United
States Regulars are held i'll readiness to
protect United States property if necessary.
The facts which gave sise 20 the rumoTs
about the Turner's joining the mob were that
the rioters broke into Turner Hall and took
about 40 guns and went back to the Jail and
attempted to club the militia. The latter
turned upon them and cleared the streets
by firing in the air. No one was hurt so
far as is known. Everything is quiet this
morning But very few people are about
the court house and these are there merely
from curiosity. The barricades are still in
position around the Jail but they will prob
ably be removed today. A. feeling that
the tronble is over pervades the whole city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-31
DANVILLE INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 81, 1SS4.-At
the Dauvile investigation to-day Messrs. J.
c. Enright, J. Z. Parkinson, Il. J. Thomp-
son, R. l.. Osborn, J. ?. Taylor, George f.
Coleman, and Charles II. Conrad, all white
testified.
Mr.. Osborn, in his testimony, said he heard
one colored man say when officers were try
ing TO dispense them, I'VE mean fight"
Saw colored men with pistols, but could not
give their names Saw colored men fire
over their shoulder as they ran. Witness
was on guard the next day with orders not
to allow three men Of either race to stand
together on the street. Trying to dispense
n party Of three colored men one Of them
said he was not going away, he was mot
satisfied with this thing" and should not be
until he saw Danville burned down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-31
LOCAL BREVITIES.

! The L. s. Circuit and District Courts,
Judge Hughes, meet in this city to morrow.
4 slight fire occurred on Duke street near
Patrick yesterday morning, caused by sparks
from Il chimney.
The Committee on Public Property adj
vertise for applications to connect with the
Fayette alley sewer.
The condition Of young Sneed, who at
tempted suicide in this city last week con
tines to improve daily and he is expected TO
be out in a day or two.
The registrars elected on Saturday last by
the Electoral Board Of this city qualified to-
day and took charge Of the registration
books of their respective wards.
The strong northwest wind Of yesterday
and last night has had bad effect on tho
fisheries, and but few fish have been caught
during the past forty-eight hours.
A large gang Of colored workmen passed
| through this city this morning from along
the l;ne Of V. NJ. L. W., on their way 10
| PENNSYLVANIA to work on a railroad near
Pittsburg.
Mr. Ned Winters, of this city, left for
Columbus, Ohio yesterday, to join Sell )
Brothers circus with which he has accepted
position as leading cornetist for the com
ing season.
A lady of this city, formerly a missionary
Mt Jatla says Of Chinese Gordon that she
was deeply impressed with his spirituality
and devotion 10 the Bible, and that he al
ways carries with him copies of a tract writ
ten by himself in English and French.
The case against Ford for the killing of
Hansbrough at Warrenton some time since
will come up in the Fauquer County Court
for trial to-day Ford who has been con-
fined in the Jail has been taken back to War
reuton. The Gladstone case for killing
Striblipg) has been postponed to the Sd day
of next term on motion Of the defence on
account Of the absence of material wit
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