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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
MAINE DISPATCHEN.
THE THIRD DAY
of thc State Fair Bad one-A Large
Crowd in Attendance-The Races
Officers Elected.
LEWISTON, Sept, 25.

LEWISTON, Sept 25.
That the people are bound to go to the
State Fair, be the weather fair or foul, was
shown by the immense crowd which poured
into Lewiston this forenoon. 1t promised to
be one of the greatest crowds that ever at
tended fair. At II o'clock the eastern sky
was perfectly black and at 80 a driving
rain fell. This washed out the people,
courage and there was an ebb in the tide of
travel to the fair ground. This shower came
when the people were congratulating each
other on clearing off and good prospect
for the Fair.
Heavy trains came over the railroad. One
thousand people came on the special from
Bangor and 600 on the Pennington special,
The regular eastern train brought a big
crowd. Six hundred came on the first train
from Portland and way and 800 on the next
Over 10000 people visited the grounds today
Governor Robie is here and was on the Fair
Grounds looking at the stock this forenoon
He is the guest of Hon. w. Bolster of Au-
burn.
All the departments of the Fair will be run
on Saturday as usual The railroads, both
Maine Central and Grand Trunk, will run
special trains the same as on other days and
at the same rates. The stock remains on the
ground till Sunday morning. Friday after
noon the races for the 2.3l class for four and
five year olds will occur. Saturday forenoon
the 2.36 and PAGERS races will be trotted, and
in the afternoon the $50 class and free to all.
The first prize for Holsteins was awarded
to J. f. Carville of Lewiston; first prize for
American Jerseys, Alonzo Sibley of Sacca-
Kappa, b. f. Briggs of Auburn. j. F. Fenis
of Portland; Mangie Jerseys, A. P. & A. C.
True of Litchield, b. f. Briggs of Auburn,
Timothy Moriarity of Lewiston, ID. N. White
of Winthrop; Guernseys, d. w. Clark of
Portland; Sussex, Burleigh & Bodwell of
Vassalboro; HerefOrds, f. r. Holmes of
Oxford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
LNNCHING OF NEGROES.
Threats of Cleaning Out a southern jail.

New ORLEANS, La, Sept %.
special dispatch from Brookhaven, Miss,
to the Times Democrat, says that on last Sat
urdav night. a mob of forty men visited
Franklin county Jail, overpowered the jailer,
took out four negro prisoners and lynched
them to the trees in the Court House yard.
One was charged with an attempt at rape on a
white girl. two with the murder of other me-
groes and the other with arson and robbery,
Four other prisoners were in the Jail at the
time, one charged with rape and the others
with arson, but they were unmolested. The
mob Informed the Jsiler that unless the pres
ent Judge cleaned out the Jail this term. they
would return and make clean sweep. The
affair is greatly deprecated by large mojori-
ty of citizen of the county. where six men
have been sacrificed by Judge Lynch, IN the
past eighteen months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

The Chicago creditors of the Bankers and
Merchants Telegraph Co. Thursday, took
possession of the company's property in that
city, disconnected the wires and stopped bus
mess.
Since the outbreak of the cholera in Naples
there have been 10, POS cases and 1885 deaths.
Placards have been put up in Brussels by
the liberals calling on all liberals to support
the law in connection with the new educA-
tional bill.
China has paid fll,400 indemnity for
the losses sustained by the German residents
at Canton by reason of the riots of 1888.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
OFFICIAL EXAMINATION
OF Car CoupIers Entered Upon by the
Mass. Railroad Commissioners.
BosToN, Sept. 2;

BosToN, Sept. %.
The Massachusetts, railroad commissioners
have entered upon an official examination OF
car couplers this morning as authorized by
an act of the last legislature. Nearly 200
inventors and representatives of couplers
from all parts of the country were present.
They were called on in alphabetical order to
describe the merits of their inventions. The
commissioners were assisted BY two experts.
while the examination was also witnessed by
railroad commissioners Sabin of Ohio, Day
of Iowa, and Innis of Michigan, Prof. Rob-
inson of Ohio and Ex-Governor Turner of
Kansas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE CHOLERA.
Young Man Commits 1--WE Murders
and Commits Suicide-Increase of
Deaths at Naples.

NAPLES, Sept. 20.
A tragic incident has resulted from the
cholera plague here. A girl II years of age
was seized with the disease and her lover,
anxious to be by her side, attempted to enter
the room where she lay. The girls mother,
who was attending her,prevented his entrance.
The young man thereupon drew revolver
and shot the mother through the heart. Ad.
vancing TO the bedside Of the young girl he
sent a bullet into her forehead and then at
tempted his own life. With the third shot he
succeeded only in wounding himself,
ROME. Sept. "a,
The reports Of the ravages of cholera
throughout Italy for the past "a hours give
total of 426 fresh cases and l9S deaths. At
Naples there were PAP fresh eases and 2l
deaths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
Verdict for $1,000.
PORTLAND, Sept. p

PORTLAND, Sept. %.
In the United States circuit court before
Judges Cott and Webb the case of Wealthy
Wentworth administrator, VS.. Grand Trunk
railroad, which has been on trial several days,
was, this afternoon, decided against the de-
fendant, with damages of $1,000, This was
an action to recover damages for injuries re-
sulting in the death of Capt. Ephraim Went
worth of Bangor, who was run over by a
train on the defendant road. The case was
tried at the last April term and the plaintiff
obtained verdict of $1,000, which verdict
was set aside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
Fatal Accident.
DOVER. Y. II.

Dover, N. H., Sept %,
The skull of Alvin Robinson of Durham.
who went to work on the Boston & Maine
railroad, yesterday, was fractured at Haver-
hill by his head striking an overhead bridge,
while on the freight car. He was brought
home last evening and will not live.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
Annual Convention.

BENNINGTON, VT, Sept %.
The 69th annual Baptist state convention,
closed this afternoon. The forenoon was oc-
cupied in routine business, the only item of
public interest being the Woman's Missionary
society meeting. In attendance, was Miss
Paine of Burmah. her address was illustrated
by Burmese girl in native costume.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
schooner Ashore.

VINEYARD HAVEN. Mass, Sept. 25.
Schooner Eva May of Portland, from Bal
timore with load of coal, ran ashore on
Hedge Fence Shoal, Vineyard Sound, about
u o'clock Wednesday night, where she now
remains. Steam tug Elsie is endeavoring to
float her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
The conant.McCIelIan Trial.

New LONDON. Conn. Sept. 25.
At the Conant- Mcclellan murder trial, this
afternoon. Dr. Maher of Hartford testified as
medical expert He declared emphatically
the the defendant was suffering from melon
choly and therefore was responsible ter the
act. Prof. Lindley of New Haven, corrobor.
ateG the testimony of DR.. Maher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
Attacked by Rufians.

BANGOR, Sept. 25.
An old lady who was returning home at
10 o'clock tonight, while crossing the foot of
the bride over the Maine Central railroad at
the mouth of the stream, was attacted by two
young ruffians who tore her clothing almost
entirely off. Hearing persons approaching
they made their escape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
Disastrous Confiagration.
PIITsRuRG. Pa Sent 2S

PTTTsBURG, Pa, Sept 2j.
A disastrous fire broke out on the south
side at 10 30 tonight, and at midnight is still
raging. Abel Smith Co.'s extensive glass
works with Robinson, Rea & Co.'S machine
shops and fine frame buildings have already
been consumed and il is feared the flames
will get beyond control; fortunately the wind
is not very high. The loss so far is estimated
at $500, 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
The English Bicyclists Engage in a
Friendly Set-tO.

BosToN, Sept. %.
Howell and Sellers, the English bicycle
riders, engaged in friendly glove contest
at Earley's sporting house here tonight. They
hammered each other in good style. In the
first round they were about even. In the
second Sellers was knocked down, and in the
third heavy blows were exchanged, Sellers
getting some heavy ones in the face. The
fight was declared draw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
Serious Accident.

DOVER. n. H.. Sept II.
At Rochester this afternoon three French
Canadians-Vigal Seachon, Acbille Jacques,
and Francois Seachon, while working on a
new shoe factory were thrown so feet by
breaking Of the staging. Vigil had one leg
broken so that it had to be smputated. Fran.
co.'s received bad cash in the head and his
right arm was broken. Jacques had no bone:
but the three were otherwise terribly bruised
and cut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26

WOKCESTkR, sept. 70.
At Lake Quinsigamond today, in the anna
teur scullers race, three miles with three
turns, ID. J. Murphy of the Crescent Boat
club of Boston, won in 2l.O6. John Buckley
of Portland, second and ONeil of the Phoenix
club third. The prizes were gold watch,
silver watch and field glass. The four Dared
race was won by the Hamm- Forrest crew in
20.25, their only competitors being the Xii.
lanes of Worcester
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
Coal Shed Burned.

OAKLAND, Sept. %.
The coal sheds of Emerson, Stevens & Co..
were burned Wednesday night. A strong
southwest wind prevented a serious confa-
grafton. Loss $500 to $1,000. No insur-
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
Base Bail.

At Chicago-Providence 6, Chicago 3.
At Observation-Disclosures 7, Cleveland 3
At Detroit-Detroit 5. Boston 3.
At Buffalo-Bufialo 2, New York IA.
The following is the standing of the league
games up to date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
Killed by the Cars.

PORTLAND, Sept %.
Robert Mcfarland, a coal HEAVIER, 80 years
of age, was beheaded by Grand Trunk
train in this city tonight. He leaves widow
and one child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
sew York stock Market.
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. Sept. 25
FLOUR-hrm.
wHEAr-armer; No. Chicago Spring, 75Ia7sl;
Sept, 75l 76s.
CORN firm at 5Qa60
OATS firm 25.
RYE-easier; 81
BARLEY firm 65.
PORK al IS 70 a IL 90.
LARD - 702l AZ 20.
BULK MEAT-NnouldeTs, 70; Short rib. Q so;
Shor' "iSar. 10 05
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
ANOTHER DESPATCH.

BosToN, Sept. 20.
Loren n. Downs. general manager of the
Erie Telephone Co., makes the following
statement;
''The telegram from st, Paul, which char
ges me with approximating forty thousand
dollars of the Erie cOmpanys money through
a purchase of the Dakota Telephone Co., is
false in every particular. The negotiations
for the property were made while was away,
by the president and treasurer of the Erie Co.
and knew nothing about it unul the trade
was closed The money was paid by the treas
urer of the Erie company, not dollar of 1t
passed through my hands in any way and the
records of that company, as well as that of
the Dakota company, show the transaction in
full. ReSaring the statement that my where
abouts are unknown, | would say, | have
been at my office, No. 80 Pearl street. every
day since the 25th of August. The originator
of this malicious statement will be brought to
justice a; the earliest possible moment. The
c. ID. Jones, referred to in the despatch, from
whom the information appears to have come
and who promises important revelations.
was formerly in the employ of the company,
but some two months ago was. by my order.
discharged for irregularities in his accounts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
The TrOtting.

The track after all the rain was very heavy.
The three minute race was trotted and the
other events were postponed. Twelve horses
were entered and four started with the fol-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
Farm Buildings Burned.
LEWISTON, Sept. 25.

LEWISTON, Sept. 25.
The farm buildings of W. P. Hayford of
Turner were burned today; loss probably
$1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
New York Money Market.
Rveninp Report.

NEw YORK, Sept. rs.
Money easy between from a2 and closed ai "A
Prime Mercantile paper, 81 a 81. Exchange steady
s2 for long, and s4i for short. Governments steady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26

This morning there was the best display of
draft oxen ever seen on the park. Crowds of
impatient strangers thronged the inclosure
marked out by the authorities. 1t was ex
pected that the sweepstakes would be pulled
today, but the stormy weather delayed every
thing a day, so that Wednesdays contests
came off today The contest was by draft
oxen measuring not less than #. 2 in. and
not more than 7ft. in. The prizes were
awarded as follows: First, John F. Rich
mond, South Wayne; second, A. S. Rand,
Thorndike; third, John NJ. Hilton, Thorn
dixie.
At the annual meeting of the Maine State
Agricultural society this evening, these Off
GERS were elected:
President-Rufus Prince, South Turner.
Sccretary-A l.. Dennison, Portland.
Treasurer-H. 5. Osgood, Augusta.
Trustees-A. S. Libby. Sacarrappa, S. j.
Jearard, Levant, Benjamin Hilton, North
Anson, n. S. Allen, Dennisville.
Audtors-W. d. Pennill and 5. F. Morrill,.
The treasurer reported the receipts so far
this year as l0.l00.42. At the close of the
meeting Col +. C. Moorhead, commissioner
general of New Orleans, exposition, Hon. j.
B. Ham. commissioner of Name and Gov.
Robie addressed the society on the Importance
of having Maine fully represented at New
Orleans exposition,
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ANOTHER DESPATCH.

Late last night after he had retired, Gresh-
am was visited by Assistant Secretary of
State Adee, who told him that he had re.
ceived a commission from the President for
his appointment as secretary of the treasury.
This was an entire surprise to the postmaster
general. Secretary Chandler. who resides
near Gresham. was at once summoned, and
Gresham rendered his resignation as post.
master general, which was accepted BY Sec
retary Chandler for the President Adee
informed Gresham that it was necessary for
him to qualify as secretary Of the treasury
before midnight, and therefore the three
officials proceeded to the residence of Judge
Wylie and the oath of office was administered
by him.
This morning Gresham occupied the desk
of the secretary of the treasury. 1t is his
intention tomorrow to visit the President to
confer with him. He is not well, and 1t il
doubtful if he will return to his new duties
at once. Coen has been designated to act as
secretary during his absence.
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THE TREASURY PORTFOLIO.
Postmaster General Gresham Appointed
Secretary.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.

WAsHINGToN. Sept %.
The President has appointed Postmaster
General Gresham to be secretary of the
treasury
Judge w. Q. Gresham, postmaster general.
received telegram from the Pres dent after
II o'clock last night, informing him of his
appointment to the secretaryship of the treas
ury. He Immediately qualified and sent to
the President his resignation as postmaster
general.
At 10 o'clock this morning Mr. Gresham
went to the treasury department with Secre-
tary Chandler. His appointment from the
President was given to him by the private
secretary of the President, and his commits
sion by A. A. Albee, third assistant secretary
Of state. Assistant Secretaries French and
Coen were present, and rendered their con-
gratulatiOns. The new secretary left Wash
ingtOn this forenoon to consult the President
Under law, First Assistant Postmaster
General Hatton becomes acting postmaster
general for ten days.
Among the members of the cabinet, the
appointment has been the subject of talk for
several days past, and Judge Gresham has
known that he might be called to take the
place in a certain contingency. The contin-
gency was the inability to obtain decisive
answer from a gentleman whom the President
had in view for the treasury portfolio. This
gentleman is believed to be Hugh McCul-
Tough.
Judge Gresham accepted the position as a
matter of accommodation to the President,
and his intimate friends say it is only a tenn
porary appointment The duration of the
appointment is only fixed till about the first
of October, when it is believed that Judge
Gresham will resign and accept the judgeship
on the Illinois circuit
The President today designated Assistant
Secretary COen to act as secretary of the
treasury during the absence or sickness OF
Secretary Gresham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
BY TELEGRAPH.
WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next "a Hours

War Department, \
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
Washington, ID. c., Sept. 26.-lA NJ.
For New England and Middle States,
generally fair weather; northerly winds be-
coming variable; stationary temperature.
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notice.!

There will be held at Riverside, q meeting Of the
Propretors OF the Congregational Meeting House at
ios4, at O'Clock T. NJ for the purpose Of organic
ing said propretors as corporation; also to deter
mine whether the propretors Of said meeting house
will vote to repair or remodel the same and TO tran.
sact any other business that may properly come
before said meeting.
ISAIAH ROBBINS.
Riverside, Sept. ., 1884. septodlawSwkw3t
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PUT YOUR HAM

In vice, turn the screw until the
pain is all you can possibly bear,
and that's Rheumatism; turn the
screw once more, and that's Neu-
ralgia. Such was the definition of
these two diseases given his class
by a Professor in medical college,
and he added: "Gentlemen, the
medical profession knows no certain
cure for either" The latter state
mcnt is no longer true, for it has
been proved time and again that
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-11
The PiIotagc Question.

The Committee on the Chesapeake and
lis Tributaries had an interesting meeting
Yesterday. The question Of compulsory or
non.compulsorv pilotage was discussed in
an exceedingly interesting manner by Mr..
Barton Myers, British Consul at Norfolk,
and Colonel John Goode. They advocated
the existing law. which provides for COM
pulsory pilOtage and trained apprentice
ship to the business. General Williams &.
Wickham antagonized their positions and
supported the Senate bill which he is the
patron. Colonel Goode (whose magnificent
physique, captivating looks and winning
ways give him much personal magnetism)
ard three members OF the Norfolk Pilot
Association attended as witnesses. The
rotund and portly figures and intelligent
countenances OF this big four, attracted the
attention OF those present. The average
weight OF each OF them is about two hundred
and fifty pounds. Mr.. Evans, OF Middle
sex, member OF the committee, when the
question was asked upon what food these
gentlemen fed that had made them so fat.
replied, "The bivalves OF the Chesapeake
and its tributaries" The committee will
probably report ia favor Of the present law,
that in their Judgment being the best.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-11
When the school. Rooms are Nos Well
Heated.

BELLEVUE SCHOOL, January 0, 1884.
10 the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Dear sir,-Allow me very respectfully
to suggest that you intimate In your paper
that this inclement weather IL quite unfOr-
tunate for the school-chiIdren OF this city
Just ut this time, when they are reviewing
and preparing for the intermediate cxami-
nation, which is held early In February.
as suspect that your approvs! In yester-
days paper was construed as a sort Of ap-
proval for children to be kept at home in
such weather. And you are probably
aware that your paper has great influence
with the people by impression as we'll as
reason.
think by the above suggestion some
would be impressed with the importance
OF children's being present in school all
the time they can safely 20.
Very respectfully, T.. W. e..
s. refer I'm the above 10 your ap-
proval OF schools being sent home on Mon-
day. 4. VIC.
[Being the paragraph In question from the : 'i'fs
ofTaesday.l
some Of the public-schoOl rooms wcIc
found to be very insufiicientIy heated yes
terday, and in a majority Of such eases
the teachers very prudently sent the chill
dren homes course the parents will al
ways approve.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-11
Supreme Court Of Appeals.

shenandoah Valley Railroad Company
against Board OF Supervisors OF Clarke
county. From the Circuit Court OF Clarke
county. Reversed, Judge Lacy delivering
the opinion.
Proctor against Spratley. From the
Hastings Court OF the city OF Petersburg.
Affirmed, Judge Fauntleroy delivering the
opinion.
McWiliams against Rowland. From the
Circuit Court OF Fairfax county. Affirmed,
Judge Hinton delivering the opinion.
Leonard against Leonard's executors
and Others. From the Corporation Court
OF Norfolk. Affirmed, Judge Lacy de-
liyering the opinion. -.
Cox against Carr. From the Circuit
Court Of loudoun county. Affirmed, Judge
Lacy delivering the opinion.
Hutcheson against Grubbs. Applica-
tion to put cause on privilege docket re-
fused.
Stovall against Border Grange Bank.
Petition for rehearing filed.
Branham against Long. Argued by
Colonel w. w. Gordon and Judge W. H..
Burroughs for plaintiff in error.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-11
The Builders Exchange.
GFor the Dlspatch.I


1t is source Of qualification TO see our
mechanics imbibing the spirit OF progress.
A Builders Exchange is an institution
long needed. Many OF the evils iniu-
rious to the interest OF the property-bold-
ers as well rs to the builders may he cor
rected. Should this Exchange do no more
than create and cultivate social and
friendly feeling among themselves, they
will have accomplished much. We trust
ITS fate will not be so lingering as some OF
our other contemplated enterprises-such
as the Union depot, City Hall. uptown
hotel, and the electric light. There are
many and valuable institutions that Will be
the Outgrowth Of this enterprise. While
the builders do not propose that this Ex-
change shall have the features or purposes
Of q mechanics institute. they nevertheless
will be the patrons and upholders OF IL
when once they become organized.
With this Exchange In our midst one
would not have To search the city for con-
tractors, or information relative to them; /;
nor need contractors be at loss to find
workmen, for by having roll Of them in
their rooms they could easily ascertain who
was out OF employment.
This enterprise, as we see from The en-
dorsers Of II, will and ought to have most
liberal and substantial support. and should
not be delayed unnecessarily. BUILDER.