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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
NO. 2l7.

chusetts, went to the rocky island, and with
a capital of about $500 began qnarrying
operations. They had few tools and no
machinery. but got out the stone the best
way they knew. and then slowly conveyed it
to the shore on drsgs drawn by cattle. When
the Government built two big forts in New
York harbor in 1852 or '53, the contract for
furnishing the stone was given to Bodwell 4
Webster, who managed to fll the bill all right
and thus got good start in the world. Since
then they have prosperei, and now DO prob
ably the largest quarrying business in the
United States, employing from 500 to 1000
men, as the volume of trade varies, paying
s25, 200 to $4,000 a month in wages. and
keeping the whole island community happy
and prosperous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
CURIOUS ACCIDENT.
Man Found Hung to a Door Knox
by a Rope.

PHILEDELPHIA. Sept. IL.
At the inquest today on the body of J. H.
Barry who was thought to have committed
suicide by hanging yesterday, it was shown
that his death was the result of curious ac-
cident. He had been engaged in an srgu-
ment to prove that Bill Sykes could have
been hanged in the manner described by
Dickens and to settle the doubts he would
demonstrate how Sykes was hanged. Yes
terday morning he was found hanging to the
door of his room. The rope was not tied
around his neck, neither did it look as though
it had been intentianlly fastened to the knob
of the door.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
ALMOST SUFFOCATED.
w orkmen Not Allowed TO Open Win
dOws These Hot Days.

New HAVEN. Conn, Sept. IL.
Supt. Elliott of the Candee Rubber Co.
has compromised with 70 boot makers who
struck yesterday because of the unbearable
steam and heat caused by the heated rubber
and closed windows, by allowing them to
open their windows six inches, and they re
turned to work this morning. Four hundred
other employees then asked the same privi-
leges but were refused. They Immediately
struck and declare their intention of remain
ing out until the request is granted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
FROM EUROPE.
The Declaration of War by France and
China.

PARIS, Sept. IL.
Admiral Peyron. minister of marine, sup
ports the demand made by Admiral Courbet
that France officially declare war against
China.
The Figaro states that NJ. Paternotre.
French ambassador to China, has received
from Tsung Ii Yomen declaration of war
by China, but the ambassador refused to give
thedocument official recognition on the ground
that diplomatic usages renders it necessary
that such declaration be made direct to the
Frence government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
GREETING.
Judge Wing, Chairman of Maine State
Republican Committee, TO the Chair
man Of the National Committee.

LkhlsIOS. Depl II.
Judge Wing this afternoon sent the follow
ing Dispatch
AUBURN, Sept. IL.
Hon. B. F. Jones, Chairman of the National
Republican Committee, 242 Fifth Avenue,
New York City.
-Four hundred and sixty towns and planta-
tions in Maine give Robie 1852; Redman.
5s,4l2; scattering 1888; republican, major
ity, 1852; plurality. 20, ,230. The few re-
naming towns and plantations in 1882, cast
547 republican, 734 democratic and q scat
teriDg votes. The majority will not be far
from l6.500. This is the largest republican
vote ever polled in Maine and the largest re-
publican majority given since 1858. And
this will be increased to %, 900 in November.
The unexampled republican majorities in the
State, in Mr.. Blaine's old Congressional dis
trict and in his own city bear witness to the
confidence of the people Of Maine in our dis
tinguished standard bearer, and are peculiarly
significant. GEORGE c. WING,
Chairman Republican State Committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
Chicago Produce Market.
CHICAGO. Sept. IL.

CHICAGO, Sept. III.
FLoUR-hrm.
wHEAr-ar armer; No. Z Chicago Spring. 75ls7ea;
Sept, 75l a 76l.
CORN firm nj 55la54i.
OATs-hrm 24l.
RYE-easier; 53l.
BARLEY Rm 67I.
PORK at 10 90 a IL 90.
LARD a. 700 z 30.
BULK MEAT-Shouiders, 676: Short rib Q 70i
Shor' Hesr. 10 20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
WHITE MOUNTAIN EXCURSION :!
A grand Excursion 10 the White Mountains will
be run by the Maine Central X. 4. on
Monday, September 29th,

and TO return on any day during that week. Fare
from Augusta, Hallewell and Gardiner to .he Craw-
ford House or Fabyans and return, $500.
These tickets will entitle the holders 10 reduced
rates at all hotels and to half rates to the top of
Mount Washington and return. Arrangements have
been made with hotels at the mountains and vicinity
~ mnacn y. % Dos,a NJ Ia snd ,oognE sns De given rom
tickets. For an information apply to Rev. j. n.
WILLIAMS, Portland or TO Rev. GEORGE ID.
LINDSAY, Auburn, Me. sept2deod&wtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
Great Depression in Trade at Pittsburg,
Pa.
PIr1sRrRG. Pa. Sent. IL.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Sept. IL.
On account of the depression in trade. the
Edgar Thompson Steel Co. today notified
their employees that unless they accepted a
reduction in wages suspension of operations
would be necessary. Andrew Carnage is
bead of the company which employs nearly
5000 men. The probabilities are that the
reduction will be accepted, as the lumber of
idle men here is greater now than any time
during the past 10 years.
Only about half of the glass factories are
in operation and there is great distress among
the poor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
Hendricks on Prohibition.

TOLEDO, Sept. IL.
ExGov. Hendricks yesterday afternoon
delivered non partisan address at the State
tair. In the evening he addressed large
democratic meeting in the 9TH ward, His
speech was devoted principally to the neces-
sity for reduced federal taxation. He de-
nounced prohibition as an infringement upon
the rights of the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
Sold at Auction.

PORTLAND, Sept IL.
The Press will say; 1.-The Springvale
cotton mills OF the Sanford property of E.
w. Holbrook of New York, who lately failed
were sold aus auction this afternoon by the
assignee to w. C. Wellington of Boston for
$4,000"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
A Defective Road.

Dover, N. H., Sept. H.
In the suit in the supreme court of Alice
f. Young of Dover, to recover $4,000 for
injuries alleged to have been received by a
defective highway, and the suit of her brother
for the value of a horse and carriage, the
jury was unable to agree and was discharged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
Suit Against the Western Union.

PORTLAND, Sept. IL.
Attorney General Cleaves today brought
suit against the Western Union Telegraph
company to require the payment of State
taxes assessed by the governor and council
against that company. The writ is returnabIe
at the November term of the supreme jcdicial
court for Cumberland county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
Field Day Postponed.

PORTLAND, Sept. II.
The field day of the Maine Historical Soci-
etv at Richmond Island announcer for Thurs
day, was postponed on account of the fog
until Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
Psychical Society Organized.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. IL.
The American Psychical Society was or
ganized today at the Lafayette Hotel Its
purpose is the investigation of series of
obscure mental phenomena, such as sonam-
buism, mind or muscle reading and the like.
Prof. Fullerton of the University of Penn
sylvania is president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
Officers Chosen for the Different Corr
POratiOns.

BIDDEFoRD, Sept. IL.
The following officers of the different cor
porations chosen today
Pepperell:-
Cerk-B. II. Winslow.
Treasurer-Geo. Dexter.
Directors-Thomas Wigglesworth. Joseph
Longley. G. F. Fabyan, J. A. Blanchard,
Geo. Dexter, c. z. Bowditch, II. S. Grew.
Laconia -
Clerk-B. H. Winslow.
Treasurer-Geo. Dexter.
Directors-Thos. Wigglesworth, Joseph
Longley, G, T. Fabyan, G. Dexter, John A.
Blanchard, II. S. Grew, c. 2. Bowditch.
Saco Water Power -
Clerk-Chas. NJ. Moses.
Treasurer-S. w. Richardson.
Directors-J. ID. Parker, Nathaniel Walk
er, John Webster, j. w. Danielson, Spencer
w. Richardson.
Nearly all of the directors are from Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
Clerk Missing.

BosToN, Sept. 10.
Edward Oldham. about 20 years old,
clerk in the Northern Pacific Railroad office,
at 20 Washington street, left his office Tues
day noon and has not been seen since. 1t is
alleged that he is a defaulter to the amount
of $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
CLOSING DAY
Of the Third Annual State Grange Pic
mic at Weirs, N. III.

WEIRs, Sept. IL.
The third and closing dav of the third
annual State grange picnic and farmers fes-
tival by the New Hampshire Patrons of Hus-
banery attracted very large crowd, fully
1000 being present.
In the afternoon speeches were made by
Hon. Moses Humphrey of Concord and Prof.
c. W. Scott of the agricultural college,
Tomorrow will be devoted to an excursion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
A Burglar Bound Over.

BANGOR, Sept. IL.
William II. Hamln, the burglar arrested
in Bangor, Wednesday, was bound over
Thursday, for one thousand dollars for trial
at the February term of court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
Arrested for Forgery.

PORTLAND, Sept. IL.
VIM. II. Ward of Pittsburg, Pa, was ar
rested in Portland, Thursday morning, for
forging an order for rubber coats on Halls
rubber store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
Mills Shut Down.

BIQDEFoRD, Sept. IL.
The Pepperel Manufacturing Company,
and the Laconia Company close their mills
Thursday night, for ten days, on account of
depression in the market for cotton goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
The TalIapoosa Investigation Finished.

DusION sept. H.
The investigation into the recent collision
between the U. S. steamer Tallapoosa and
the schooner James A. Lowell came to a close
today. The counsel for the schooner Lowell
read an argument to the court This was
followed by lengthy argument by the cou1-
sci for commander Merry. The finding of
the court will be sent to the secretary of the
navy at Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
Murder and Suicide.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia, Sept. IL
Jacob Stein, postmaster at Reno. Ia, shot
his wife last night and then committed sui
eide. He is supposed to have bean insane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
RUM DID 1T.
John Hammond OF Greenwich, While
Drunk, Beats His Wife in a Shock
ing Manner.

BRIDGEPORT, Sept. IL.
John Hammond, residing in Greenwich,
went home drunk Saturday night, and beat
his wife in a shocking manner, striking her
with a broomstick and kicking her in the
stomach, yesterday she died. An autopsy
rendered the fact that death was caused by
the kicks she received. Coroner Holt of this
city investigated the case and caused Ham
monds arrest. for msnslaughter. He is held
for trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12

Frank T.. Richardson, Ticket Agent on
the Boston and Maine Railroad,
Missing.

BIDDEFoRD, Sept. IL.
Frank f. Richardson, ticket agent at the
Boston and Maine railroad station here, left
town Tuesday and his whereabouts cannot be
ascertained. His accounts with the company
are all right, 1t is thought he is suffering
from temporary insanity. He is &c years old,
five feet tall, light hair and moustache, dark
blue eyes, his right forefnger was SCARED
from circular saw cut, he wore blue grey
suit, blue necktie, His arrangement is attri-
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
Dwellings Burned.
EXETER. ". II. s

EXETER, n. H., Sept. ii.
The barn and dwelling of Edwin Ross and
the house of John Austin in Salem are
burned; loss $4,000; insurance $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
Base Ball.

At New York-New York 3. Detroit /.
At Boston-Boston 0, Buffalo /.
At hiladelphia-Chicago 10, Philadelphia
2.
At Providence-Provi idence Q, Cleveland /.
The following is the standing of the league
games IN to dafe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
Read the testimony of one of the
sufferers. David Little, Sum-
ner, Benner Co., Iowa, writes:

am past u years Of aye, have had the Rheumatism
tlree Years and eight months; host onethird of my
weight; could not walk but shuffied along on
Vatches could not sleep; nerves shattered, no
Strength in my hands, wrists, knees or feet But
thanks he 70 God for your great discovery! Themed-
leine arrived Saturday night l took q dose Sunday
morning, felt It all over me, and kept on with it.
Monday morning got up and dressed myself and
walked out into the kitchen without the aid Of crutch
or cane. and wished them all happy New Year rest
wen nights, am gaining in strength, and once more
ENJOY life Wish could put ATHLoPHoRos in the
hahus Of every sufferer from this terrible disease"
You cannot get ATHLoPHoRos Of your druggist.
We VIII send II express paid. on receipt Of regular
hF'e-one dollar per bottle We prefer thatyou hus
u from Your druggist, but IL he hasn't it. do not I've
teEsuaded to try something else but order at once
from us directed
A'HlOPH0R0S CO., 10 WALL ST., NEW YORK
ull1lllIlIIIGlIIINE.R,lIsIl1II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
BY TELEGRAPH.
WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next "a Hours.

War Department,
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
Washington, ID. c., Sept. 12.-l A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States,
partly cloudy weather and local showers :
north to west winds; nearly stationary tenn
perature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-12
New YORK STOCK Marker.
New York MONEY Market.
Evening Report.

NEW YORK, Sept. II.
Money easy between from a and closed at
Prime Mercantile paper, 81 o.. Exchange steady
s2i for long, anc e5 for short. Governments steady
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Observation-Disclosures

FOX :;:;:: &; 8; :;:;; 3; D.
VI ~ nothing, eitherin story
{ picture can be more distrgsSful than the
'lrp we're. shooting pains daily and nightly
4dArel by thcae who are martyrs to that most
: Trthle torment, Neuralgia. To get rid OF this
'Aryrdom is the first business of all who suffer
p fiiLoPHoRos regenerates painful nerves,
and drives cut the horrors OF Neuralgia
hcuLoPHoRos gives health 20 Rheumatic
sufferers whom the most skillful physicians
nave not been able 70 heal
ArHLorHoRos operates on the blood, mus
cleS and Joints; and dissolving the acids that
cause rheumatism, removes them from the
system.
-\riILoPHoRos is pronounced by all who
have tried 1t an intallible specific for these
OBSTINATE and painful diseases
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-24

The fair of the Ladies' Relief Corps con-
neeted with Cutler Post No. AZ, G. A. r. of
Togus, was brought to a successful close
Friday evening. Following the plan of SIM
liar societies, several articles we're reserved
to be voted to the most popular of the non-
the most popular LIST sergeant created the
most intense interest. Serg't. VIM. Jones
vas the fsvorite of the ladies'. who canvassed
for him with much enthusiasm, but Serg't.
hnally won, as the veterans went deep into
their pockets for their favorite. The whole
number of votes cast was 1881; Jenkins had
t49i Jones. 35S; McAdams, 226; scattering.
: A silver cup for the most popular duty
sergeant, disposed Of in the same manner, be-
came the property of Serg't. Ferguson. Pat
TICK Hayes, the past senior vice commander,
70 whose indefatigable exertions the fair owes
much of its success. secured fine smoking
set aymaster Kirk who with his amiable lady
'aoored hard for success. osecured the cane.
over very prominent competitor. Manv
afacies were disposed of by lottery. DIR.
III Boan drew barrel of -four. In return
ne presented the Corps with an elegant onyx
ring which was disposed of by lottery and
won by Serg't Gerstein. A beautiful lamp
vas won by Mr.. and Mrs. Morane.
The ladies desire to return publicly their
'nanks to Gen. Stephenson for kindness and
courtesy in the use of the hall and orchstra,
and to Col. Smith for individual contribu-
uons. also to friends in Augusta for dona-
.ons. Altogether the ladies have received
nom their fair from $500 to $500.
al nine o'clock in the evening the hall
vas cleared of tables and '.there was a sound
VI feveiry by night. and light shone the
'amps Ger fair women and brave men," To
.as notes of Prof. Themes orchestra the
.esotses tipped the light fansaetic toe till $50
An.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-24

sachusetts, of Amos 2. Wood, a gentlemaR
well known in Rockland. where he married
for his first wife the adopted daughter of the
Hon. VIM. Wilson. now of Hallowell. He
was q brother of Walter }. and Chas. F.
Wood, and Mrs. E. B. Mayo, of Rockland,
and for long time held q very responsible
position in the Massachusetts State prison.
He died on the 18th inst l.. after a painful
illness of some weeks, and the remains were
conveyed to Rockland for interment, the
funeral taking place Thursday forenoon, Mar.
Goth, at 10 O'Clock, At the residence of Wal
ter J. Wood. Mr.. Woods second wife and
three children survive him,-Rocklsnd Free
Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-24
lAdvice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of
your rest by . sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send
at once and get bottle of MRS. WINsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHISG.
Its value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in
fammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHING is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one Of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
25 cents a bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-24

In the Judgment of those Who have been
instrumental in procuring the new charter
the time has arrived when cur growing pepu-
iation demands its acceptance.-th the leg
lsiative powers now in the hands of the whole
body OF the voters of the town be delegated
to seven men 1t is safe to assume that thi.
period viii arrive sometime, whether vet
reached or not 1t is the admonition of true
democracy that power is ALWAYS stealing
from the many to the few" bu, it is also en-
Joined that ''eternal vigilance is the price of
liberty" so that while all government, from
thaf OF the nation down to the narrovest
municipality. rests at its base upon the
majority of individual votes, il is both dem
ocratic and safe to trust all questions to the
decision Of the majority.
The time for investigation is short. and vet
perhaps not too short if we'll improved The
press hiss done what it could. by placing the
charter before the voters and urging prelimi-
nary discussion few prominent points are
vital to the safety of the measure To these
we invite attention, that the complaints that
nave so generally followed this measure in
our Young cities may not result to Waterville.
The voice Of the majority, rather than the
voice of people, is to decide this question.
Let It be done cautiously and wisely, and it
shall have our faith, with our pledge to love
the young city we have loved the old
town.-Man
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A very valuable work is soon to be issued
from the publishing house of J. A. r. A.
Reid, Providence, r. l., entitled picturesque
Washington" The author, Joseph West
Moore, is a journalist and writer. whose style
is racy and interesting, and whose thorough
ness and accuracy are guarantee that this,
his masterpiece. will be both very useful and
entertaining. He has endeavored to unfold
the story of the National Capital in all its ill.,
teresting details from its birth to the present
day; how it has grown in the less than one
hundred years of its existence from an I'M
promising settlement to be bright. delightful
and prosperous city of over 100000 inhabi-
tants 1t has also been his purpose to give
with the story of the growth and development
of the city, the fullest and most authentic
particulars of all the Institutions of the gov
eminent within its borders; how they were
established; how they are now conducted 4;
and numerous details of national affairs which
il is believed will be of interest and impor-
lance to every American. A great many good
books are on the market and no one man can
buy them all, but here is book that should
be on everv centre table in the land The
price is extremely low for such a work, and
we bespeak for it q hearty welcome and
ready sale. The agent for this city and vicin-
ity, Mr.. j. W. Caldwell. is a man who never
makes himself bore, and from personal
examination of the specimen pages OF the
work and its fine illustrations, we do not hes
itate to recommend the work, and trust none
will pass it by without careful examination.
The work is embellished with more than one
hundred beautiful illustrations of the great
government department buildings. the Capri
toll and White House. and numerous other
buildings and places of interest in and around
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-24

The board of aldermen will continue in
session to-day tor the purpose of correcting
the voting lists of the city. There were but
a few names added during the sessions on
Friday and Saturday. Already many orders
have been issued by the Plaisted- Morton
Ring, to republican voters to appear and show
cause why their names should not be taken
OF the lists. 1t is very plain that it is the
Intention of the New Age clique to suppress
every republican vote possible. To-day is
the last that the board will be in session. lie,
oil republicans make every honorable effort
to have their names retained on the voting
lists of the CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-24

There is new counterfeit $50 silver certi-
ticate in extensive circulation. 1t purports
to be of the series of 1880. James Gilfllsn,
treasurer The paper is thick, greasy and
stiff. The note is one-eighth of an inch
shorter than the genuine, and there are nc
distributed fiber or parallel elk threads in
the paper as in the genuine. The words
".ilver certificate" appear twice in the upper
border of the face of the note. In the panel
to the left in the counterfeit the letters r,
and { in the word certificate" are engraved
wrong side up. On the lower left corner the
check letter &c" is without an accompanying
number. In .sGilfllan" only the first 81 is
dotted. On the back of the note the word
"taxes'' is spelled tares, and the word zen
graved" is spelled engraved. The color o.
the seal is red brick; should be verging on
brown.