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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
FROM MISSOURI.
The First National Convention OF Cattle
Men Held In the Country.

ST. Louis, Nov. Is.
The first national convention of cattle men
ever held in the country opened at L 80 A.
NJ. today in the Exposition building, which
has been handsomely fitted up and decorated
for the occasion. Delegates were present,
representing nearly all the Western States
and territories, several Eastern States and
Mexico. England and Scotland. Col. r. ID.
Hunter of St. Louis. originator of the project,
called the convention to order and announced
as the object of gathering, the formation of
a national league of cattle interests for NUT
ual good. After the convention was organ
lied Mr.. Sturges read the call issued in Jan
last, pursuant to which the convention met
A heated discussion ensued. participated
in by Messrs. Dorsey of New Mexico. Curtis
of New York, Judge Lindsey of Texas and
many others on resolution of Gen. Curtis as
to the method of making up the committees
of credentials and permanent organization
The Western delegats contending for rep
resention from each stock association and
the eastern delegates for one delegate simply
from each State.
A resolution allowing each stock assoeis-
ton a representation in the convention finally
prevailed by an overwhelming vote.
Gov Crittendon and Mayor Ewing then
appeared and welcomed the delegates in
behalf of the State and city.
loud call was made for Gen. Sherman,
who sat on the stage. The general respond
ed in a brief address of general nature.
An amusing feature of the convention is a
cowboy band from Fort Dodge, Kan, 20 men
strong, in full frontier costume. They played
several selections during the forenoon ses-
sion, eliciting great applause. The leader
wields in place of his baton a silver-mounted
derringer nearly foot long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
THE WAR CON MENCED.
The southern Democracy WELDING the
Sledge over the Heads of Both Blacks
and Whites-The Negroes Quaking
With Fear-What VnI Become
of Them Whe" Cleveland
Gets Ius

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. II.
Ever since the conclusion of the presiden-
tial election, some papers at distance have
been furnished with specials calculated to
show that the negroes of the South were on
the verge of incendiarism and riot. II fire
took place some correspondent readily manu-
factured rumOrs OF negro completely. If the
colored people held an ordinary meeting for
church or social purpose. il was riot. If a
building burns up, some bogus inmate is
burned likewise. The truth is, all is unjust
to both blacks and whites. There is cOnsid
cradle uneasiness among the colored people
regarding their future under democratic rule,
but such journals as the Constitution are
unremittiuy in their efforts to reassure them
that such troubles may take place are in
the ordinary course of events and have no
SPECIAL relation to race feeling in politics.
The South is perfectly quiet and orderly with
the races in perfect harmony, and in no
State is this more true than in Georgia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
FOREIGN NEWS.
ENGLISH PARLIAMENT.
Great Interest in the Redistribution and
Franchise Bills.
IoSDox Nov IL.

LONDON, Nov. IL.
Earl Granville in the House of Lords and
Mr.. Gladstone in the House of Commons, will
today, publicly declare the basis upon which
they are prepared to proceed with reference
to the franchise bill and redistribution of
parliamentary seats.
Government will announce TO parliament,
tonight, its willingness to introduce the redis,
tribution bill forthwith, this week If necessary
provided reliable assurances are given that
the House of Lords will pass the franchise
bill either alone or coupled with an indication
of the nature of the redistribution bill. The
conservative will accept this offer of the
government.
Later.-In the House of Commons this
evening Gladstone made speech with refer
ence to the franchise bill, in which he said
The government desires to pass the Franchise
bill without delay. They cannot enter into
any understanding with the opposition unless
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
ANNUAL REPORT
OF Judge Lawrence. First Comptroller
of the Treasury.

WASHINGTON. Nov. IL.
The annual report of Judge Lawrence,
first comptroller of the treasury, was submit
ted to the secretary of the treasury TODAY.
The number of vouchers examined and certi-
fed during the year was 3535,S26. They
involved the sum of 81, ,24S, ,053, 1872. In ask
ing for an increase in the clerical force of the
office, the first comptroller says: The work
of the division of accounts, settled bv the
commissioner of the general land office is
fully two years behind The work in some
other divisions is also in arrears. The comp
troller suggests that there should be proper
penal legislation against persons guilty of
fraudulently preparing or being concerned in
preparing any unauthorized or illegal papers
relating to claims or of fraudulently attempt
ing to procure official Signature thereto. He
says an instance of this sort recently occurred
in his office in the division of public land
accounts in connection with claim in favor
of the State of Florida.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
An Important Order.
BosroN, Nov. IL.

BosToN, Nov. IL.
In the board Of aldermen this evening an
order was passed, by a vote of 7 to 8, giving
the Consumers Gas Company authority
to lay pipes in the streets of the city. The
order provides, among other things, that in
the year 1915 the city may, at its option.
obtain the plant of the company by paying
the first cost thereof and interest at 6 per
cent also that the rights required under this
order shall not he sold, assigned or conveyed
to the Boston Gaslighr Company. An order
similar to the above was indefinitely post.
poned by the aldermen some time since and
their action tonight is considered an import
ant one The Consumers Gas Co. is chartered
under the laws of Massachusetts and includes
among its hackers many New York capitalists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

NEW DIRK, NOV. II.
d. Judge Barrett of the supreme court this
afternoon ordered discharge of Sullivan
and Greenfield, pugilists, VINO were arrested
on charge of having made arrangements for
prize fight, Judge Barrett decides that there
Is nothing in the agreement that is illegal,
and if the agreement be sham to evade the
law, or if the parties go beyond the restric.
tion, the police being present can interfere
and arrest all parties engaged in the com
mission of the misdeameanor The decision
was appiauded. Pat Sheedy, Sullivans man.
ager, announced that owing to the late hour
when the decision announced, that arrange
ments for the contest tonight could not be
completed and it must be postponed until
tomorrow night.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK, Nov, Ia
FLouR-Receipts, 1880, exports, SEQ; saes h.-
coo, No. 2, IS 20; fancy white Western, extra,
SO 6 90; common TO good, 2pS as 50; good to
choice, 5 so a Is; City mill extra, 20 n 4 IS;
superhne,2 20 a 100; st. Louis extra, 2 70 a co.
winter wheat extra, SOo 2s; Minnesota extra,
SO0a525
wHkAr-Receipts, Sso.Sss. exports. eOl sss; sales,
$4,000; No. 5 red, IS; No. red. 81; elevator
No. Red State. esl; No White state, IS.
RYE-normial.
bARLkY-rasier.
CORN = Receipts ESQ bushels; exports, ts,7s6l
sales, 10000; spot No 3, so; No2. al.
OArs-Receipts, iSs 500, sales, lS6.762; No 3, 81;
do White, sll; No ., S2l S2l; do White. S2l S2l
No l, S2I; do White, 50. Mixed Western. ~ IS !
White do, ~ S6A; White State, IS SaS7.
SuaAR-Cut loaf aud crushed o. u 81; granulated,
81. ~ =
PErRoLKUM-United, 72i bid.
TALLow-easier.
BKRF--steady.
PORK Mess spot, "a 90 1880; clear back,
IL 75.
LARD-at 70 a 25; refined, Z so.
BUTTER-hrm.
CHEEsK-quiet.
Freights-hrm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
ANNUAL REPORT
OF Commissioner of Patents Butter.
worth.

WAsHINGToN. Nov. II.
In his annual report TO the secretary of the
interior, Commissioner of Patents Benz. But
terworth submits the following statement
Number of applications for pensions re-
ceiveJ, 30 20i; number of applications for
design patents received, 1922; number of
applications for the reissue of patents re-
ceived, PA; number of applications for the
registration of trade marks, 1877; number of
applications for the registration of labels, 975.
Total 3S,S22. The number of caneuts filed,
2672; number of patents granted, including
reissues and designs, 22 1922; number of
trade marks registered, 903 number of labels
registered, S33. Total, 24.55S. The number
of patents withheld for non payment OF final
fees, 24,6l3; number of patents expired.
1920; receipts from all sources, 81 las, ,433,
an increase of S49,54 over the preceding
year; expenditures. including printing S90l,-
4l3. leaving surplus of S244,0l9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
CHINA ADVICES.
TamsUi Still Held by French-Running
the Blockade at FoImosa.

LONDON, Nov. II.
The most recent Chinese advices state that
the reported capture of Tamsui by the French
is untrue. Admiral Courbet is awaiting the
arrival of reinforcements
Shanghai correspondent of the Times
says the Chinese government has arranged
for English and American vessels to run the
French blockade of the Island of Formosa
Thirteen Germans who have been engaged as
officers for the Chinese army have arrived at
Tient Tsin. Thirty thousand Chinese soldiers
crossed the Yangtse river, going southwark
near Poyang during the month of October
All the boats in that neighborhood are now
impressed into the service of the authorities
for use in conveying troops across the
stream.
The Chinese have left a channel only 25O
feet wide over the Woosung bar. The great
est care is required by vessels wishing to
enter the river and come up to Shanghai.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
"GOoD TIMES"
The Iron and Nall Manufacturers Reduce
Ing Wages After Cleveiand's Election.

BosroN, Nov. Il.
The nail and iron manufacturers of New
Jersey ana Eastern Pennsylvania, it is
claimed. are now selling their products in
New England markets at lower prices than
our own manufacturers can produce them
These latter having, as they claim, exhausted
all other resources TO cheaper the cost OF
the production now feel obliged to make a
reduction of 10 per cent, in wages. to take
effect Dec. lst Notices to this effect have
been posted today in the mills of the follow
ing companies Brideewater Iron Co., Wey-
mouth Iron Co.. Robinson Iron Co, Ware
ham Nail Co., East Bridgewater Iron CO.,
fremont Iron Co., Fall River Iron Works
Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
FROM GERMANY.
Various Members Elected TO Reichstag.

BERLIN, Nov. II.
Members of various parties. elected to
Reichstag in the recent elections, are as fol-
lows Conservatives ~, a gain of 20; Free
Conservatives 30. a gain of 81 Ultramonta.
mes 100, gain of 2; National Liberals "a. a
gain of 9; German Liberals 6s, loss of 80 ;
South German Democrats Z, loss of 2;
Social Democrats "a, gain of IL; Poles G.
loss of 2; Danes l, loss of l Guelphs 8,
unchenged. The clerical centre therefore
again will be able to decide either way with
1873 votes, when reinforced by Guelphs, Poles
and Alsatisns. Both conservative parties
with the center, muster 240 out of total
OF 397, while the Centre with the opposition
liberals and democrats, commands majority
of 238. Apart from these combinations,
the new Reichstag contains a strong protec-
ZIONIST majority.
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A DEMOCRATIC SPOUTER
Attempts to Driame Mr.. Blaine's Char
acter by DastardIy Accusations.

NEW YORK, Nov II.
Quite little breeze was raised at the Bap-
tst Minister'S meeting when Rev. Justin ID.
Fulton, in his essay on "A new opportunity,
vehemently thanked DIR Burchard for Rum,
Romansm and Rebellion" and accused
Blaine of being in league with the Catholics
of this city Blaine, he said, corresponded
with Cardinal McCloskey, who had pledged
Blaine the Catholic vote of New York city
DIR. Fulton attempted to sustain his state
ments by number of newspaper statements,
but was informed by the moderator, Dr. F.
X. Morse, that they proved nothing. An ex-
cited discussion followed of which DR.. Morse
and DR.. Sheldon of Troy, said They could
not agree with any portion of the essay"
They criticised the action of DIR. Burchard,
and ministers who accompanied him in q
visit to Mr.. Blaine, claiming the visit was out
of place. The discussion, was, at length,
dropped.
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PORTSMOUTH TRUST COMPANY.
An Injunction Against Further Contin.
uance of Busiuess-No Loss TO De.
pOsItors or Ofher Banks.

PORTSMOUTH, n H., Nov IL
Considerable surprise was caused here this
morning by -eport that the bank commits
sIoner of the State had obtained from the
supreme court 40 Injunction against further
continuance of business by the Portsmouth
trust and Guarantee company of this city.
This banking corporation was incorporated
by the legislature in 1871, ith a capital of
100000 and a guarantee fund for the protec-
ton of depositors of $1,000 The capital
stock vas composed of 1000 shares of SlO0
each and was all paid in. The following
statement was furnished by the directors this
morning:
TO the depOsitors of the Portsmouth Trust
and Guarantee company
The directors OF this company regret that
they are obliged to give notice that the bark
commissioners have obtained an Injunction
from the supreme court forbiddiug the
further carrying on of the business of this
institution, and its affairs have been placed
in the hands of assignees for settlement By
reason Of the great depreciation in the value
OF property on which we had mortgage some
years since. large quantity of real estate in
Massachusetts, part of it unproduetive, came
into our possession by foreclosure and is still
held awaiting sale. For this reason, ard on
account of other depreciation in values in the
guarantee fund of 100000 belong to special
depositors, though its owners have received
no interest thereon for eight years, has be-
come impaired. We have devoted much
time and attention to the affairs of the com
pany, and had placed them on what was con-
sidered good footing, and believe that had
we been allowed to continue. we should not
only have met all obligations of the company
on demand. but would have substantially
restored the impairment of the guarantee
fund in few wears. We see no reason to
doubt now that the general depositors will
with little necessary delay, receive the full
amount due them.
(Signed) JEREMIAH HALL.
WIN. ID. FERNALD,
f. II. WINCHESTER,
DANIEL MARCY,
FRANK JONES,
+. A. PETERSON.
JEREMIAH SANBoRS,
SAMUEL .. GERRIsH.
CALVIN PAGE,
Directors
The impairment of the guarantee fund is
stated by the bank commissioner to be about
"a per cent. This represents the total loss Of
the company, which is S74 900
Judge Clark appointed Chas. VI. Rollins,
formerly treasurer oft the institution, assignee.
The real estate in Massachusetts is located in
Lynn and Boston. and il is anticipated that at
a forced sale, it will yield far less than the
amount of the mortgage. There are S4l7,000
on deposit by 6S2 depositors, largely poor
people, but they, doubtless, will be paid in
full after a short delay. The only loss falls
on the ncorpOrators and other stockholders.
The Trust company had no dealings with
other banks.
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UNDELIVERED LETTERS.
The Law Regarding Their Disposition
Amended by Postmaster General
Hatton.

WASHINGTON, Nov. IL.
The governing disposition OF undelivered
letters sent from hotels has been heretofore
to send them to the dead letter office regard
less of the printed request to return them to
the hotel, This rule was today amended by
Postmaster General Hatton as follows:
Unclaimed letters inclosed in envelopes on
which hotel cards are printed should not be
returned 10 the mailing Office unless the
envelopes have written or printed on them
the words Return to" in addition to the
hotel card. The proprietors of hotels should
omit the usual return requests from envelopes
supplied to guests, and guests using such
should be careful to designate what DISPOSE
tion should be made of letters sent by them
in case they cannot be delivered.
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TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

| A report that the Canadian Pacific railroad
had leased the Grand Trunk road proves to
be false.
Alex. Prudhomme, an employe of Bos-
ton firm, has been arrested in Montreal on
charge of stealing and bringing stolen goods
into Canada.
There was heavy frost in Paris, Sunday
| night, and reports concerning the cholera
epidemic are growing more favorable.
The President is obliged to decline the
invitation to dine with the New York Cham.
ber of commerce, Tuesday night, owing to
the press of Official business.
The Delaware and Lackawanna railroad
has refused to cut rates TO meet those OF
other lines running to Chicago.
Levi p. Morton, United States minister to
France. sails for Europe today.
Miss Emma Nevada arrived in New York
on Monday morning.
Henry NJ. Stanley vigorously denies all
claims made by Portugal to the mouth OF the
Congo.
The rebellion in Yemen, Arabia, has pro.
gressed to such and extent that the Porte has
abandoned the collection of taxes The
authority of the Sultan over the country is
merely nominal.
1t is said the greater part of Gen. Gordon's
letter is devoted to a searching criticism of
the policy Of England and parliamentary
arrangements.
The canals Of the State of New York will
be closed December lst unless closed sooner
by ice.
Henry T. Arlington of Warren. N. H.,
lumber dealer, has failed for sl2 900
The Continental Hotel at Fargo, Oak,
was burned at 3 A. NJ, Monday morning.
All the inmates escaped, but the most Of
their effects were destroyed. Loss SIS, 900
Between six and seven O'Clock Monday
morning three convicts made break for lib
erty from the Kings county, N. Y, peniten.
tiary. Two of the number succeeded in
getting away but the third was captured after
being shot in the leg by the guard.
About 200 coal miners in the walsendure,
Col, mine went on strike Monday.
Father Egan Of Tor onto. forcibly elected
man over 20 years Of aged, from the church
Sunday for refusing to pay the tax levied by
tDt priest Inc Dan tnlRn DrOken ana u -
feared he is fatally injured.
The democrats Of Eastport, Me-. celebrated
the election Of Cleveland on Monday night.
4 fire started Monday morning in the
bowling alley of fhe Grand Central Hotel at
Miibank, OAK, and destroyed three blocks of
business houses; loss $4,000; insurance
about one half.
The glove fight between Steve Nestor and
James MeNally, alias Stokes, at Worcester,
Mass, was prevented by the police. Monday
night, they taking possession Of the hall half
! an hour before the time for the mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
SWAIM'S COURT MARTIAL.
Objection TO One Member-COurt Sustains
Objections.

WASHINGTON, Nov. II.
In the Swain court of inquiry today, after
the arguments. the court sustained Swain $
objection to Gen. Rochester, sitting, as a
member of the court Gen. Swaim's counsel
then objected to Gen. Schofield, on the ground
that he was prejudiced against him.
The objection to Schofeld was not sus-
tanned. Swain then objected TO Gen. Terry.
Objection was overruled, as was the objec-
tion to Murray. The court organized with
IL members. by swearing in a member and
Judge Advocate. Judge Advocate then
stated that Gen. Swain requested subpGnas
be issued to the Secretary of War, Gen
Rochester, Major Coney, Col. Barr and Maj,
Scott, after which the court took a recess
until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18
FREE TRADE.
John Bright's View on the Sub,ect-He
Thinks it Will Benefit the Country.
LONDON, Nov. IL.

LONDON, Nov. IL.
John Bright,in a letter favoring free trade,
argues that since its adoption by England the
prices of food and hours of labor have been
doubled. He says although trade in England
is momentarily depressed depression is far
greater in protectionist countries. like Rus
sia. France and America. He concludes by
saying the recent overthrow of the party of
protection and monopoly in America will
prove to he great blessing, and when Eng
land and America have embraced the policy
of free industry the whole fabric of monopoly
in the world will latter to its downfall.
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New York s,ocs Worsr,.

No family in this broad land should under.
take to keep house without Johnson's Ano-
dyne Liniment. many have tried to but failed
1t is worth more to a family than whole
medicine chest
The most contemplate fraud that has been
practiced upon farmers and others in the last
few wears is the selling Of immense packs of
worthless horse and cattle powders. There
is only one kind now known in this country
that are unadulterated and those are Sheri.
dams. Small packs 25 cts large cans 500.
novl7d&wlw
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..scAB, srlroHERs.
The Operatives Me, with an Uneerdial
Gieetiag.

BosroS, Nov. IL.
This evening CROW congregated in front
of the factory OF b. +. Deane & Co., in Lynn,
awaiting the appearance of "scSo" stiichers
employed there, When the obnoxious oper-
stives appeared, they were greeted with jsers
and insulting epithets and closely fallewd by
q crowd, The police were out in force and
did their utmost to preserve peace and protect
the girls from rough usage. Five girls were
severely injured, Several arrests will be
made in connection with the affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-18

Messrs. +. G. Kinsman & Co. are always
alive to their business, and spare no pains to
secure the best of every article in their line.
They have secured the agency for the cele-
brated DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. The only certain cure known for
Consumption, Coughs, colds, Hoarseness,
Asthma. Hay Fever, Bronchitis, or any affec-
ton Of the Throat and Lungs. Sold on
positive guarantee. Trial bottles free. Reg.
ular size S1.00
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SPANISH PLANS.
Rejoicing At the Spanish. America Trea.
,y-FTee Laborers Wanted.
MApRIp. Nov. II.

MADRID, Nov. Ia.
The majority of the Spanish newspapers
hail the prospects of conclusion of a treaty
of commerce between the United States and
Spain, and the matter will be among the first
measures submitted to the Cortes in Decem-
Der.
Hopes are expressed of a prompt revival Of
commerce. Plantations in Cuba and Porto
Rico it is thought are quite able TO debar the
other West India sugars from the American
market The newspapers say the next
problem will be how 70 find free laborers TO
replace the slaves manumitted in 1888.
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WAGES REDUCED.
The Men strike and Declare They Will
Hold Out.
New HAVEN, Nov.

NEW HAVEN, Nov. IL.
Between 500 and 400 employees of the
Branford lock works are out on strike today.
The company notified them. beginning today,
wages would be reduced ten per cent.
The men refused to accept and determined
not to return until paid the old prices. The
company claim that fierce competition forced
them TO take the step aud if their employees
do not accept the offer they will close the
shops altogether, for some time.
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Grand Army Reception.

BosToS, Nov. II.
Commander in chief of the g. A. R., John
5. kountz. accompanied by Judge Advocate,
Gen. Austin of Ohio. who are on an official
visit to the department of Massachusetts,,
were rendered q reception and banquet
tonight at Young's Hotel, which was attended
by representatives of some 70 Massachusetts
posts,