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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
THE rpRONTO HORROR.
several More of the Injured Die-Sub-
.-r;,sion lis.s Being Started for
the Widows and Orphans.


ToRoNro, Jan. 5.
Three more of those injured by yester-
a.v,. collision died this morning. Their
n.m.s ave James Kelly, Matthew Walker
and Charlie. Mcdonald, making % deaths 50
far. Three or four others are not expec,ca
70 live. A meeting of the city council Is
called for this afternoon to devise means 10
aid the widows and orphans, The surviving
emplsyes of the bolt works are also 70 meet
for the came purpose, A subscription h,'
has been started by the newspapers and con-
tributions are flowing in. All the papers
here call for . searching investigator in'o
the cause of the accident
LArKR-The excitement over the railroad
collision Yesterday morning continues I'M
abated. Five of the 10 who were At the nos
pitsl have died and it is likely that half the
rest will NOT survive their injuries. Deato
in a few cases where the body was not H.
iured resulted from inhaling steam from the
boiler, As several victims were held among
the ruins while the escaping steam went IN
their faces. Action will be brought against
the Grand Trunk X. r. Co. in every case, 1t
ia understood for heavy damages, and one OF
the relative. of q man injured said If the
railroad gets of with only 81 ,0O0, 900 1t Will
do we'll, ~ the cases are sure. Several nun
dred dollars have heen subscribe here for the
sufferers already. Many of the workmen
killed were excellent artizans. Some OF
them were brought from the United States
when the bolt works opened.
Patrick Norton, aged IL years, died at
midnight tonight, making 20 victims. En-
gineer Jeffrey of the freight lies dangerously
i'll. He states that not having been over the
road before he asked for = pilot and got Bar
Der. All went well till he got to Hamilton
and theirs he was informed that express No.
| would be the first train he would meet, but
no mention was made of any suburban
train and Barber never told him. The city
council this afternoon decided to appropri-
ate $1,000 for aid of the bereaved families and
assume the expense of giving decent burial
to the dead. public meeting will be held
tomorrow to discuss further steps to be taken
for the relief of widows and orphans. Mr..
Bell solicitor for the Grand Trunk Co. ar
rived today for the purpose of inquiring into
the condition of those who lost their bread
winners. A meeting of the employees of the
bolt works was held this evening to
make arrangements for the funeral OF the
dead. Patrick Cavanagh, aged l6, died after
midnight, making 81 victims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
Capt. Pike Before the Greedy Board.

Capt. Pike was before the Greedy Relief
board today, and advised sending two ships
for the relief of the Greedy party. He said,
81 believe sledge and dogs could have gone
to Lady Franklin Bay this wear on the ice.
think Smith Sound was closed all the way
up, on the channel. believe that, later in
the season, vessel could have gone way up
there. We saw ice come down after we lost
our ship" Capt. Pike said there was ice all
along the west shore of Kennedy channel
when he went up with Greedy, His expe-
rience led him to believe there was more
open water along the east shore than along
the west coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
BIDDEFORO,s STRANGE CASE.
DR.. Grasasa Usable to lAestfy the
House.

BrDDEFoRp. Jan. g.
The party Who is suspected of keeping the
house of i'll repate, which had been searched
several times in connectisn with Saturday
nights mystery, left town today, but his move
ments are not known. DIR. Grafton vent
With the marshal TO this house today and an
examination vas made, but the doctor did
not identify any room in the house - the one
in WHICH he found the mysterious patients
The Dover clue is being followed but moth
ing yet has rrsulted fromit-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
MONEY ORDER CLERK.
Decision OF the Attorney General in Re.
gard 10 the Portland Office.

Bosrox, Jan. 3.
Washington spesis 70 the Journal, says
the attorney general has ruled upon the
question submitted to him in reference to the
right If Postmaster Goddard to retain from
the money order fund $1,000 per year As COM
pensation for clerks employed in the money
order Office there. The attorney general
holds that the postmaster has no such right
and the department can recover the amount
thus retained which is $1,000. This ruling
will apply to several other postofices in va
rious other parts of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
Before the PrOieus Court.

Kent, Lieut.. Garlington's counsel. made an
argument today before the Proteus court of
inquiry. He maintained that there was no
disobedience of orders or unwise exercise of
any discretion with which Darlington was
clothed.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Kent's argument
Gen. Hazen read long statement in his own
behalfto the effect of the Greedy expedition
had been long and carefully studied, that the
ships comprising the expedition were suitable
and that the officers in charge were properly
chosen and instructed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
Baby 4tnntbef 5Ournal.
Augusta. Friday Hnni1g, Jan. 4.

John L. Stevens has recently commune
Gated to the Portland Press the important
facts tending to show the influence on
crime of the practicable abolition OF the
death penalty in Finland, the most order
~ and civilized portion Of the vast en-
pire of Russia. These statistics are high
~ suggestive and the most authoritative
Of any ever collected on the subject. The
article will be found On the frat page Of
the Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04

A startling DI,eev.rv

Physicians are often startled by remarkable
discoveries. The fact that DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption and all Throart
and Lung diseases is daily curing patients
that they have given up to die. is startling
them to realize their sence of duty, and ex-
anime into the merits Of this wonderful
discovery; resulting in hundreds Of our best
Physicians using it in their practice. Trial
Bottles free at Fnller Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
CANADA PACIFIC RAILROAD.
Halifaxlasd Quebec Want the Railroad
Terminus in the Dominion.
HALIFAX. Jan. 8.

HALIFAX. Jan. 3.
number of prominent citizens met a
COMMITTEES of the city council THURSDAY
morning to consider and discuss q letter from
the mayor Of Quebec, urging action to induce
the Canadian Pacific Railway Co., to make
Halifax their winter and Quebec their sum-
mer ports. 1t vas decided to ask the gov
eminent to extend the Intercolonial Railway
at Montreal and demand of the Candaaa pa
cif1c Railway a. company receiving 90 much
public subsidy, etc, to have their terminus
in the dominion. A committee va. ,nno;n,-
ed to prepare = resolution embodvins the
views of the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
FOREIGN NEWS.
MATTERS IN EGYPT.
The Khedive Will Econ omize - Baker
Pasha's Move.

CAIRO, Jan. 3.
The Khedive has written letter to Haidar
Pash a, minister of finance, urging retrench-
ment in governmental expenses and stating
that he has decided upon a reduction in the
civil lists of himself and the hereditary Prince
to the extent of 10 per cent. The expenses
Of the court will also be reduced.
Baker Pasha has left Suakim to treat with
the Abysinan chiefs and to secure the retreat
from Khartoum of the garrison via. Gassala
in the province Of Taxa. Ell Mahdi is gain
ing ground with his forces and the revolt is
spreading northward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
SEVERE STORM.
Railroad Bridge Blown Dowu-Re-
ported Wreck Of q Train.

BuFFALo, Jan. 8.
The storm that set in yesterday has CON-
nnued to rage with increased fury. The
Wind moves at the rate of As 10 80 miles an
hour. large trestle on the Niagara Falls
branch of the New York Central vas blown
down today. forcing all nains On that line
and on the Canada Southern to enter the CITY
BY the Old Belt line. wreck il reported
on the Lake Shore road 1t Dunkirk. and a
urecking train has been sent there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
A Naughty Editor.

Clarence NJ. Barton, for a number of
years telegraph editor of the National Repub-
lican, has left Washington, and it is published
today that he has been forging the name of
William Dickson and Gen. Brady of star
route fame. The amount involved is said to
be small
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
Establishment of Courts of Justice.

BERLIN, Jan. 3.
The German government has forwarded
a favorable reply to the proposal of the gov
eminent of Japan that the latter should es-
tablish courts of justice, which will have jur-
isdiction over foreigners in that countr Y as
well as natives. 1t is understood that the
United States government has given similar
reply to the Japanese proposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. Jan. Q
FLoUE-quet
WHEAT = lower; No. Chicago sprinr. s5:
Jan. 94I. -
coKs = lower at sol 81 cash bid; s7l q s7I
Jan. -
oATs-higher 32A cash; 32l Jan.
kYE-quIet; 5si
BARLEY dull Oh.
PoKK-at - 12sa IA rs for cash and IA 12l 4 "A as
Jan. -
LARD at SIS s 80 for cash; s7sas 10
Jan.
BULK MEAT-ShouIders. 90: Short rib. 10:
Short clear &c -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
FRENCH RAILWAYS.
A RumOr of an Immense Railway Mon.
Opoly in France.
LONDON. Jan. 9.

LONDON, Jan. 2,
The Paris correspondent of the Post states
that the French government proposes to sell
the State railways. 1t is believed that the
Rothchilds, in behalf of some great railway
companies have offered the government 420,-
O00, 900 francs for the lines. If the sale is
effected the government will be enabled to
dispense with the contemplated loan Of 400,-
000, 900 francs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
A PossaICara.

From Mrs. Dennis Smith, Louisville, KY,
says: For blood impurities Burdock Blood
brtters seem particularly adapted. Never
before had complexion 50 clear. Use ali the
ume jan1d&wlw2p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
INJUNCTION GRANTED
In the Case Of James Adams suA OH ers
W. Mayer Csnannxs Of Bangor.
BANGOR. Ian &

BAxeoR, Jan. s.
Judge Emery in the case of James Adams
and others ". Mayor Cummings and the
City Treasurer to restrain them from paving
any further orders for expenses incurred in
filling and grading Davenport Square, has
granted an injunction as prayed for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04

The Good Die Young, was once an ACCEPT
ed poetic sentiment, but recent discoveries
ahow the author Of IL to be in error. The
good. for they are the wise, live to good old
ase. and use Jadwin's Tar Syrup Whenever
troubled With Cold OF Coushs. For sale by
Allen & Co.. Augusta decs&%avlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04

| have taken S~ift's Specific 6. S. 81 for
Rheumatism. and found perfect relief. Il is
The beet tonic and Blood Remedy known 70
ecaeocs- ID. p. HuI,
Attorney II Law, Atlanta, Ga.
dectd4wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
MORE SNOW SLIDES.
Aen asd Cabins Swept Away in Col.
GRADE.

DENVER, Col. Jan. 8.
News from the mountain report additional
snow slide disasters. Several cabin. re-
been swept away and four men n the yiry;n-
Ius mine and two At the Brooklyn Gulch.
Two men are missing II San Juan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04

"INpIAN DEPARTMENT" Washington, DC.
am anxious to introduce Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup among my Indians, having used
it myself tor several months. and think it one
of the finest remedies ever found. | assure
YOU, it is the only thing that ever relieved
me of q protracted cough brought on by ex.
posure while on the Sioux Commission last
wear. A. G. BOONE,
Agent for Poncas and us. Commiss Toner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04

War Dept Office of Chief Signal Oacer'
Washington, d. c., Jan. ST. A. NJ
For New England and Middle States,
much colder, generally fair weather; weste-iy
winds; higher barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
SDeciUL Advertisements

Swat advertisements, not exceeding three line,
coming undey the head Of WANTED, For SALE
To LET, LOST. &C., scil be inserted here one tin
for IS cents, three times for 40 cents, and one
for so cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04

The Reading railroad employees will be x,.
lowed to hold no public positions hereafter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
Death. ofrwo More Rio,er.-rhe Tow

Quiet.
ST.. JOHNS, N. F., Jan. ).
Two deaths have occurred today-Jonn
BRAY, who was wounded on the day OF tue
riot. and Webber, who was badly hurt oy the
explosion of a gun. Rigus teiegrapns 'hA'
the town is quiet.
The Orangemen in hundreds march
through the streets carrying banners with the
inscribed motto, Peace to All Men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
Boston WOOL market.

Jan. /, 1873.
of domestic fleece and pulled, and " 500 bs OF for
eign. making the weeks transactions foot up 1,17l
500 lbs.
The total amount of the sales of xarioua
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
A Fair Offer,

The Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich, of.
fer to send DIR. Dyes Voltaic Belt and Ap.
pliances on trial, for thirty days, to men,
Young or old. afflicted with nervous debility,
lost vitality, and kindred troubles.
See advertisement in this paper.
decl3t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
WEATHER REP"RT.

Indications tor the Ner' "a Hosrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-04
PESoHscor.

There will be quite an exodus Of Bangor
parties TO Florips during the present winter.
Hon. Geo w. Laid. Mr.. and Mrs. L. c.
Nicbols. John Crobsey. esq, Hon. J. =. Bass
and wife. and probably Mrs. W. J. Webb
will leave for the land of flowers within few
weeks.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-03-01

-JoHN DENNIS of the Times.
Review deyotes oyer Q column of
space in bis paper OF the 26th to vent
his spite against Duff Porter, of the
Chicago Mining Review, because he
Porter has stricken the Times
Review from bis exchange hist for
publishing articles without giving
credit. Denis denies the charge, but
to our certain knowledge the follow
ing article published in the TINES,
February 9th, with due credit, sp-
peared few days later in the Times.
Review as original, and was credited
BY one or tyo State rspers, after
wards, to the Times. Review.
"The silver dollar in this country
stood at premium above gold for
over twenty years, and held this su-
perior position, so far as bullion and
currency value Is concerned, until it
was destroyed by hostile legislation.
We now say destroy the legislation
that the full and true value of our
silver currency may be restored.
Remove the cause of the depreciation
and the appreciation will cease to
exist. This 10, the substance of the
whole question in nutshell.-Min.
ing Review.
The Major opce sccused us of
clipping teo freely without credit.
It 10 our "chip' now, hence the
above. OF course it is expected that
the Times. Review will drop Us from
its exchange list.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-03-01
POOR POLICY.

Every shipment of ore abroad for
treatment 10 an acknowledgement of
the insufficiency and the imperfec-
tions of our own methods of reduce
ton, and is not q creditable showing
for the condition of metallurgical
science In this country. The fact
that one mine is compelled to ship
its ore to another country for treat
ment, should appeal to every scientist
and demand deeper research and
better investigation, SO that our own
metailurgical processes may compete
successfully with those of any other
people. The large variety Of the ores
ID this country, tend to make the
problem of successful treatment more
intricate. but there y no reason why
'Sthe smelters Of This country may not
be able to stand in the front rank
with those of any sther nation, and
solong as a pound of ore has from
any cause, to seek reduction outside
of our own limits, II should be an
incentive to those who have attempt.
ed to comprehend the reQuirments of
this science. t
The vast expanse of our mineral
resources and the value which will
result from their careful development,
is of such importance, that our ma
tionsl Congress may well consider
the ACCESSIBILITY Of devoting some
portion of the public money to the
establishment of mining and metal.
lurgical schools, which would certain.
ly bring better results than the money
appropriations, reaching millions of
dollars annually, which are now
made in the interest of an insignifi-
cant commerce, and scientific explor-
atoms 10 other directions which are
of no practical utility or value. In
this way we may be spared the
modification Of contributing to the
maintenance of competitive foreign
institutions, and the humiliation of
acknowledging our own incompe-
tence and Ignorance, which we do
with every shipment of ore to fereign
shore.-Minipg Review.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-03-01

III. 8. Dallas, Clerk of the Board Of County
Commissioners, in and for said county and
State. do hereby certify that the foregoing
bills were passed and ordered paid by the
Board OF County Com missioners on the bth
day Of February A. p. 1884.
J.s. DALLAS. Clerk of the Board.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-03-01

john w. MACKAY, President
of the Commercial Cable Company,
at present in London for a few days,
on his way home to America, has,
dnring his brief stay In Europe, con-
cluded all the arrangements necessa.
ry to make the success of the
Mackay. Bennett cable an absolute
certainty.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-03-01
JAMES MAHoNEY, the vi

JAMES MAHoNEY, the wife
murderer, and father of Dennis Ma
honey, the woman beaten, was
convicted of murder in the second
degree, and was sentenced to State
Prison for life. This is doing better
than was expected and shows there
is . feeling amongst the people
that it 10 about time that criminals
should have their just deserts.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-03-01


---ON the 25th inst. Representa-
tive Springer introduced for reference
in the House proposed constitution
al amendment making the President,
isl term six years and rendering the
President ineligible to re, election to
the next succeeding term. 1t pro-
yides for aairect vote tor President
in each State, and abolisbes the
Electoral College. Each State shall
have q number of votes equal to the
number of its Representatives and
Senators 10 Congress, to be given
each candidate in proportion to the
total vote cast for each. The term
of Representatives in Congress is
fixed at three years, and Congress
shall meet each year on the first
Wednesday in January, the 6rst SEES
sion to convene in the January sue,
seeding the November election, 7
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-03-01

SENATOR JONES not only
succeeded in restoring Nevada to its
former position as separate Internal
Revenue district, but also had Utah
taken off from the Montans district
and added to Nevada.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-03-01
THE death of salmi Mors,

The death of Salmi Morse,
author of the "Passion Play" il
causing considerable excitement In
New York. The theory now is that
Morse was murdered and did not
commit suicide as was at first sup
posed. Mr.. Morse has had cause
enough to commit suicide, and it
such is the case an ungenerous pub
lie 10 to blame. His "Psssion Play"
was probably one of the finest things
ever conceived, and but for the idiot.
ic stubbornness of the aristocratic
clergy Morse's name would have
been famous IN dramatic annals.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-03-01
DELINQUENT SAL E.
Comstock Prospecting Association,

Location Of works, Central City Mining
District, Grant county. New Mexico.
Location Of principal place Of business,
Sutro, Lyon county. Nevada.
NJ OTIcE.-THERE ARE DELINQUENT
IN upon the following described stock, on
account q assessment mo. a. levied on the
10Th day Of Janu ry. 1884, the several
amounts set opposite the names Of the res
pecttye sharehold.rs as follows:
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-03-01

TINE ART FOLIO Is a Gem-Ne,O Haeen
Register.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-03-01

And In accordance with law, and an order
of the Board Of Directors, made on the 10Th
day of Jonuary. 1884, 50 many shares Of each
parcel OF such stock as may be necessary will
Company, 5utro, Lyon county, Nevada, on
Thursday, the 18th day OF March, 1884, at
the the hour OF IL O'Clock NJ. OF said day. to
pay said delinquent assessment thereon to-
gether with costs Of advertising and eIpen
SEES of sale. W. W. BooHEH, Secretary.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-03-01

"a Most Welcome and ATTRACTIVE
Monthly Visitor. "-Albany Sun
day Press.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-03-01
Elegant Combination of Epgravings and Lit.
erature.
THE ART FOLIO.

Inc nAnOsomest MOnthly magazine IN the
country. Profusely Illustrated and Beauti-
fully Printed. Every number replete with
entertaining and instructive reading mater.
In the frort rank of American periodicals.
The great Family and Fireside Monthly.
Under appropriate headings. are varied de.
partments, flled with subjects of interest.
These headings embrace:
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TRAvEL--Descriptive and Historic.
The FIELD OF INDUsTRY-The World Han
dicraft.
ART AND LErrxRs--Fins Arts and Litera-
ture.
woBLD OF THOUGHT Religion. Science and
Progress
GEMS OF HISTORY Short Studies Of the
Past
EDIIoRIALs-CurrentT Topics.
RoMANcE-The broad domain OF imagine
tive literature at home and abroad.
Our Description Of the
Engravings.
Fashions Fancy's Fabrics and how to ap.
ply them
HoAE ART -House DecoratioA, Needlework
Horticulture. Games, etc.
ZEPHYRs-Anecdotes and Paragraphs in
lighter vein.
Published ct 50 per annum, by
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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-03-01
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.


Estate of Thomas J. Caldwell, deceased.
NJ Office IS HEREBY GIVEN TO The
N creditors Of and all persons having
claims sgainst the estate of said deceased, to
exhibit the same within four months from
the first publication of this notice, to the
undersigned administrators of said estate, at
her residence at the foot of Main street, Day.
ton, Lyon county, Nevada, or the same will
be forever barred. VIOLET CONOEAUX.
Administrative Of the estate Of Thomas g.
Caldwell, deceased.
Dated Feb. 4th, 1884.