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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
Washington Notes.

Wednesday morning in the criminal court,
Judge Wylie, in the case of W. Jones chaged
with assault with intent to kill, on Charles J.
Guiteau, on Nov. 2lst, set April 2sth as the
day for the trial, refusing to nolle pros. the
case.
The President has issued a proclama alton
restoring to public domain all of Turtle Mt.
Indian reservation in Dakota, with the excep-
ton of two townships, which are reserved
for the benefit Of the Indians.
The board appointed by the Postmaster
General to investigate the charges against C.
Jay French. superintendent of the railroad
mail service for the third division, have made
their report. The charges against French
have no Just foundation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
TROUBLESOME SHAVINGS.
All the Machinery of the Lockwood Mills
stopped by Saw Mill Waste-An
Injunction Prayed For.

WATERvILLE, April 2.
The Lockwood Mills were shut down, Fri
day, Saturday and Monday, on account Of
the distractions in the river, caused bv the
saw mill waste from above Fairfield. Tues
day. part of the weaving was started. The
management of the mills have applied to the
Supreme Judicial Court for an injunction to
prevent the mills at Fairfield from dumping
their .awdust waste and shsvings into the
river. The chief trouble is caused by long
shavings from the shingle machines which
stop up the racks and make a regular dam.
The depositing of sawdust and shavings in
the river, here, is prohibited by specia |
law
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
THE MEDUXUEkEAG.
Citizens of Maine Protesting Against
ObstructIng its Navigation.

WASHINGTON. April 2.
Representative Boutelle has at the state
department complaints flied and claims of
the citizens of Maine for damages resulting
from obstructions to the navigation of the
Meduxuekeag river, tributary of the st.
John, by booms at Woodstock, n. b. The
river is the water course outlet for large
tracts of timber lands in the State of Maine,
and the damages are oecasioned by the deten-
ton of logs. The Washington treaty guar
autees free navigation of the St. John and
tributaries, and the Instructions are alleged
to be in contravention of the treaty. The
matter is the subject of diplomatic CORES
pondence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
FROM WASHINGTON.
THE DANVILLE INVESTIGATION.
w. NJ. Ruffiu Before the Subcommittee.

WASHINGTON, April 2.
At the Danville investigating sub-commit-
tee, W. M. Ruffin testified that he was the
framer of the Dsnville circulur entitled
Coalation Rule in Danville.' and announced
that he heartily approved of it, and with a
single point inserted by another man on the
revision believed its statements true.
Henry Hill lcolored), democrat, said that
he had voted the democratic ticket Il years,
end had been threatened, but had not much
difficulty.
Edwin Hill, colored, had always been re-
publican until the last election. The reason
he changed was that he attended a meeting
where a colored speaker recommended that
colored democrats be assassinated.
L. d. Clark, white, testified that it was
usual for negroes to go armed, and a very
rare thing for white men to do so.
Mr.. Hsrtwell. an alderman. (white) OF
Cowall county. thought that the Danville cir
cular caused loss of 200 votes to the read
tiers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
The Case Of Chester VS.. Thompson.
BosToN, April .,

DosIoN, hFth =,
peculiar slander case was decided in the
suit of Plummer Chester VS.. Samuel Thomp-
son. This was an action of tort for alleged
slanderous utterance of the defendant, well
known lawyer. The words were spoken in
the presence of the plaintiffs counsel and
FIVE or six other persons, most of whom were
members of the bar and officers of the court.
in the u. S. district court room before the
opening of the court. The jury returned a
verdict for the plaintiff for the sum of $1,000,
and the defendent excepted. The full court
has overruled the exception on the ground
that the question admitted was competent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
WASHED ASHORE.
The Boey Of an Unknown Man Found
on Hardiug's Beach. Mass.

DENNIsPoRr, Mass, April 2.
The body of man was found yesterday al
Harding's Beach. Harwick Point He was
evidently about S5 years old, five feet nine
inches in height. brown hair and moustache.
He wore gold ring on his little finger,
marked r. to NJ. a good suit of lark blue
clothing, oil clothes and new pair of red
deck boots He is propably the officer or
captain of some i'll fated vessel. Two re-
ceipts for merchandise we're found in his
pocket dated Jersey City. March 18th, from
Washburn Brothers. The signature was not
Ineligible. The body was delivered to the
authorities for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

THERE fSA TIDE IN THE AFFAIRS
Of MEN. WHICH TAKEN AT THE FLOOD
LEADS ON TO FORTUNE. ALSO. THERE
REMEDY, POTENT AND HARMLESS,
but sure, uhich, taken in time, TW lead 10
the speedy relief and cure of Dyspepsia,
Loss of Appetite, BihoHSness, Headache,
arising from disoydered stomach, and all
similar troubles of the Stomach, Bowels
or LIVER.
This vaiuabie remedy is the L. f
AtTood's Medicine or Bitfers, the formula
Of rhichis different from fhdfof all other
AfToods Bifters.
For many years it has held its place
as q household remedy, and is Arrays
sortty of the highest confidence.
GET THE TRUE MEDICINE, BEARING
We REGISTERED TRADE marx LIZ
" LARGE RED LETTERS.
TAKE NO IMITATION.
mar6f&wiynr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
The Organization, and First Business
Transacted.


The New England Methodist conference
met with the Old Common street society
here. at $50 this morning, for devotional
services. At . o'clock Bishop Foster called
the conference to order. Holy Communion
was observed and participated in by large
number of clergy and laty, after which the
roll of members was called by Rev. f. A.
Manning secretary, when it was found that
three had died during the year.
The conference organization was follow ed
by the choice of Rev +. A. Manning, of
Ashland, as secretary, Rev. n. I. Whitaker
and Rev L. A. Bosworth as Assistant Secre-
taries. The standing committees were then
appointed.
The conference ordered the committee on
the Mormon problem to be appointed at some
future session. A. I'll. Daniels, Albert II.
Allen. Osmes Nudge, VIM. Ferguson and
John A. Cass were announced as having been
transferred to this conference. Nudge is
from the No. India conference; Daniels from
Rock River: VIM. Ferguson from East Ohio /;
Cass from the New York Eastrn Conference.
]. Neal was chosen statistical secretary.
he hours of meeting and adjourning were
fixed at $50 and l2 o'clock respectively. The
committee on the Wesleyan home for or
phans and destitute children was ordered. A
committee on the correction of tendencies to
caste in the church was ordered appointed by
the chair. The committee was appointed as
follows: II. J. Fox, ID. Sherman, W. r.
Clark, G. Prentice, b. C. Pierce.
Dr. Mallalleu, presiding elder of the Bos-
ton district. read report of theicondition OF
his district He was frequently interrupted
by applause during the reading. The CON-
mittee on the Mormon problem is thus con-
s,ituted: c. P. Lyford, J. II. Twombley,C C.
n. Smith, d. Steele, V. A. Cooper. The
memorial service was changed from Wednes-
dav to Saturday morning, at 10 O'Clock.
Friday the same hour was set for electine
General Conference delegates. The Lay
electoral conference meets the same day
One hundred and fourteen were present
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
Nodern.SCienCe
and SkePIiCiSm=

What has Skepticism done for the world?
Nothing but to suggest doubts. II has even
suggested that rheumatism cannot be cured
SA'nilCism Is as bad as rheumatism
" hat has Science done for the world?
good many things; for Instance, 1t has
shown that rheumatism can be cured
IL has shown that Neuralgia can be got rid OF.
Modern science has proved that Rheumatism Is
blood disease, and has provided ATHLoPHoRoS
as the remedy which can completely cure IT,
II has proved that although the Old doctors
talled TO overcome Neuralgia, ArHLoFBoRoS can
reach II, and eradicate IL from the system.
IL has proved that though these tormenting
diseases were SO slow and obstinate, they can
be overcome In q little while by means OF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
Democratic Circulars.

A printed circular which is signed MANY
Democrats" and which is understood to
have been by the Democrat c representative
who are dissatisfied with the action of the re-
cent caucus. was sent today to every demo-
cratic member of the House. The circular
is an argument in favor of the reconsideration
of the caucus action. 1t threatens that the
minority who voted against the resolutions
will defeat the passage of any tariff bill al
this session. unless it be such a bill as will
commend itself to their approval.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

LONDON, April 2.
Dispatches from Gen. Gordon dated March
Is, state that FL Obeid is poverty stricken
and destitute of trade. few of FL Mahdi's 3
followers are there. There are no signs that
FL Mahdi is about to advance upon Khar-
toum. The Kabbabish tribe is in open re-
bellion against FL Mabdi. Persons belong
ing to the Catholic mission at FL Obeid are
well. There are eleven Syrian and twelve
Greek merchants there, and also one Ger
man.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
FOUNDRY BURNED.
An Important Industry in South Unity
Destroyed.

THoRSpIKE. April 2.
T. b. Hussey's foundry and pillow shop in
South Unity was totally destroyed by fire
Tuesday. They had been casting the day
before, and it probably took fire from the furn
ace. The loss falls heavily upon the young
man bv the name of Worcester, who had
leased the premises for year, and had just
commenced his spring work of making plows
and other castings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
Republican Victory.

MINNEAPoLIs, April 2.
Estimates from the precincts not yet re-
ported, added to the complete returns from
sixteen of the twenty-six precincts, give
Pillsbury (rep) for mayor, plurality of five
thousand. being republican gain of 1000
over the election two years ago. The repub-
licans also elect all of the aldermen and
their entire ticket
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
HThloPhoroSl !

Don't be skeptical. II you have any doubts as
10 what ATHIorHoRos can do. write TO some OF
those whom it has cured For instance. Rev. 4
X. Dennen. d. D., Pastor Third Congregational
Church. OF New Haven. Conn. the Rev. W. p.
Corbit. pastor George St NJ. f Church. OF New
Haven. the Rev. J. f. Searlesl pastor Wfllett St
NJ. + Church. New York city, Mr.. Brummen. the
well known candy manufacturer, OF New York,
Ex-Gov. Bigeiow. OF Connecticut and many
others, equally well known
II you cannot ret ArHLorHoRos of your drupyist,
we will send IL express paid. ON receipt OF REGULAR
rrice-one dollar per hottie We prefer that you buy
It from your druggist but II be hasn't it do not be
from directed
iTAt0Pn0R0S CO., Il2 WALL ST.. NEW YORK.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
The Blaine Bolt.

PITTsBURG, April 2.
The bolt of the Blaine men from the
fourth district legislative convention, last
evening is the topic of conversation today.
The understanding is that the delegates to
Chicago will be sent from the 22nd Congress
ional district in opposition to c. L. Magee
and ex-Representative Flynn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
Hotel Changes.

PORTLAND, April ?.
C.R. Milliken. proprietor of the Glen
House, assumes the management OF the
Fabyan House the coming season He will
also continue to conduct the Glen House.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

LAcoNIA. n. H., April 2.
There is a probability that the trial of
Samon will not be resumed this term. owing
to the examination being made BY DIR. Ban
croft, pertaining to Samon's sanity at this
time and at the time of the murder last fail.
Crowds of people have been in attendance
during the week to witness Samon's trial.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
An English Editor Jailed.

LONDON, April 2.
Edmund H. Yates, editor of the London
World, has been condemned TO four months
in prison for ibelling the earl of Lonsdale
Judgment has been respited pending an ap-
peal upon . point Of Law.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
IN HOT PURSUIT.
Gen. Aquero OF for Cuba Pursued by
the spanish Consul.

KEY WEsT, April ..
Reliable reports say that schooner Shooters
left last night with General Aquero and 20
men, well armed. for Cuba. Revenue Cut
ter Dix left this morning in pursuit. The
Spanish consul is aboard the Dix. There Is
great excitement here. Aquero 10 supposed
to have gone on . revolutionary expedition.
The Dix will catch his vessel unless she de-
viates from the regular course.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
Vital Questions.

Ask the most emiHent physician
OF any school. what il the best thing in the
xorld for auicting and aIla,ing all irritation
of the nerves and curing all forms of nervous
complaints, giving natural childlike sleep
alHays!
And they will tell you unhestatingly
Some form of Hops"
CHAPTERI
Ask any or all of the most eminent physi-
clans;
..What il the best and only remedy that
can be relied on to cure all diseases of the
kidneys and urinary organs such as Bright's
disease diabetes. retention or inability to re-
tain urine, aud all the diseases and ailments
peculiar to women"-
"Apd they will tell you explicitly and en-
phatically ''Buchu."
Ask the same physicians
What Is the most reliable and surest cure
for all diseases or dyspepsia; constipation,
indigestion. biliousness, malarial fever, ague,
ETC. and they will tell you:
Mandrake or Dandelion
Hence, when these remedies are combined
with others equally valuable
And compounded into Hop Bitters, such a
wonderful and mysterious curative power is
developed which is so varied in its operations
that no disease or i'll health can possibly exist
or resist its power, and yet it is
Harmless tor the most frail woman, weak
est invalid or smallest child to use.
CHAPTER II.
"Patients
Almost dead or nearly dying
For years. and given up by physicians of
Bright's and other kidney diseases, liver
complaints, severe coughs called consump-
tion, have been cured.
Women gone nearly crazy!
From agony of neuralgia, nervousness.
wakefulness and various diseases peculiar to
women.
People drawn out of shape from excruciat-
ing pangs OF rheumatism,
InHammatory and chronic, or suffering
from serofula
Erysipelas
salt rheum, blood poisoning, dyspepsia. indiges-
ton. and in fact almO { all diseases frail
Nature is heir to
Have been CURED by Hop Eitters. proof Of which
can be found in every neighborhood in the known
world aprldeodSw imnr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
The Y. M. c. A.

PORTLAND. April 2.
At the annual meeting of the Young Mems
Christian Association, tonight, the report OF
the committee showed increased work. A.
B. Dewey was elected president.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

Salt Sulphur. Soda and Potassium. equal
quantities, will cure the worst forms Of Diph-
liberia when taken in conjunction with .Jad-
wins Pine Tar Syrup as directed For sale
by Allen 4 Co. mar3t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
Will Not State His Preferences.

DOVER, n. H., April z.
Col. Chas. W. Sawyer will not state his
presidential preferences and will not pledge
himself. If he goes to Chicago it is on the
that he will vote according to
his best judgment, not otherwise.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

thlCago FFOd1cf WnTHPf.
CHICAGO. April
FLoUR--dull
WHEAT easier; No. 2 Chicago Spring, 2iaB5h;
April, s3l.
CORN higher at so a 53S.
UAIe-active 31l.
RYE-dull. %.
BARLEY firm 62j.
PORK - IL 30 a IL 35.
LARD a 4 90 a 95
BULK MEAT-shouiders, 20. Short rib, 900,
Shor' atsar. y 20
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
For Blaine.
w tLLIA MSE

WlLLIAasPoRTr. Pa, April 2.
Lycoming county republicans today elected
delegates to the State convention. They
were instructed for Blaine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
NOTICE.

All persons are cautioned against giving credit on
my account, as shall pay bills after this date
unless cont acted by my order.
h. +. HARRIS.
Augusta, Me-, Feb. 1854. feb2Sd3m
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
BY TELEGRAPH.
WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next - Hours,

War Department, !
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
Washington, ID. c., April 81 A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States,
light snuw, followed by clearing weather
brisk and high northwesterly winds; higher
barometer; nearly stationary temperature.
Cautionary signals from jacksonville to
Eastport.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
PORTY-EIGHrR CONGRESS.
First session.
sen ATE.
WAsHINGroS. April 2.

WAsHINGToS. April 9.
Mr. Garland introduced a bill which was
referred to the committee on Judiciary. pro-
vlding for supervisory jurisdiction of the
powers of district courts and judges exercis-
ing circuit court powers.
Proceeding TO the calendar of cases unob-
Jected to, the Senate passed a bill for the
les of the President, for signing the land pa
tents The bill gives the BENEFICIARY $1,000
for extra services rendered from 1879 TO 1882
Also bill to increase the efficiency of the
general land Office. The bill as passed adds
another law clerk To the present force, gives
the commissioner $1,000 a wear salary and
the assistant commissioner S3000 botn Of
hcers to be appointed by and with advice of
the Senate. 1t designates as chiefs of the
division the present chief clerks OF the di-
visions of the office
Mr., Morril's bill relating to the improve
ment Of coinage was then taken up and
passed without debate. He said that the
only intention of the bill was TO authorize
the director of the mint TO have properly
qualified persons to investigate the whole
subject of coinage of money, with view to
the improvement in the style of coins.
The chair laid before the Senate the edu-
cation bill, and Nr. George took the floor in
reply to criticisms upon his arguments by
Mr.. Coke Yesterday.
Without action the Senate went into exec
utive session.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Ellis briefly explained the provisions
of bill which, apprepriating S5,347 ,653 for
the Indians. contains but little new legisla-
tion, and one provision appropriating $1,000
for the detection and prosecution of men who
surreptiously sell whiskey to the Indians, he
considered very important feature of the
bill Another item of general legislation
was one requiring each Indian agent to sub
NIT an annual census of the Indians of his
agency. He believed the Indians should be
given standing in the courts so they could
enforce the performance of contracts. and in
the course of time should be raised to the
dignity of citizenship.
Mr.. Reed asked unanimous consent for the
present consideration of the Geneva award
bill, but Mr.. Holman objected.
The House then went into committee of the
whole on the Indian appropriation bill
Mr.. Hardeman availed himself of the time
accorded him in the debate to speak in sup
port of the bill to create the department OF
agriculture.
MIR. Thockmorton criticised the Indian bill
for being indefinite in its provisions.
After a long debate q recess of Is min
utes was taken by unanimous consent on the
floor, to allow the members to pay their re-
spects to Gen. Grant, who appeared. Speaker
Carlisle escorted Gen. Grant to the space in
front of the clerks desk where, leaning on
one of his crutches, he received the respects
of the members, the Speaker standing by his
side and introducing to him representatives
with whom he had not been previously ac-
quainted.
When the House reassembled the Speaker
laid before the House a message from the
President recommending an appropriation of
800. 600 for the protection of the levees of
the lower Mississippi river; referred.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

'' ! have 90 faith in patent medicines is
the common expression of some incredulous
people, who have been taken in by the
voluminous references of some nostrum. But
il don't stand the test. For Jadwin's Pine
Tar Syrup we only ask a trial. For sale by
Allen & Co. mar3t&wIm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
New York stock Market.
New York Monev Market
EpcninQ Report.

NEW YORK, April g
Money easy between from 1ia2 and closed at
Prime Mercantile paper, a 81 Exchange steady
sl for long, and SOL for short. Governments steady
Closing bids.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
what three Applications Did.

~ was troubled very much with sore feet.
Three applications of Thomas Eclectric Oil
cured them. Nothing better In the market
Jacob Butler, Reading Pa. mar31d&w1w1p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03
Unable to Find Any Disease from Amer
lean Pork.

BERLIN, April 2.
Prof. Virehow, after minute inquiry, has
been able to authenticate the only case of
trichinois in Germany. which was Of doubtful
origin. No case has been traced to the use
of American pork
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-03

Peck's Bad Boy says he can sleep with his
feet out of the window the coldest winter
nights, if he can only be furnished with q
good supply of Jadwin's Pine Tar Syrup,
Verify it is a balm for the afflicted. Price,
22c. and 81 per bottle. For sale by Allen
& Co. mara. t&w1m.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-10-23
Walker Took a Walk

The most interesting case during
Inc term OF the District Court at this
place, last week, was that of tho State
OF. Minnesota vs.. Frank Walker. It
Will be remembered that Walker was
arrested last summer for incest on
the complaint of his daughter, Mary
walker, a girl about thirteen or four.
teen years of age, and WAS brought
before Justice Couillard, and was
hound over to appear before the Fall
Term OF the District Court at this
place: lie was confined in the Jail 1t
Fergus Falls during the intervening
time. His trial took place on Thurs.
day. The defense was very slim, a, d
it MAS proved beyond doubt that he
was guilty. The jury was out only
about an hour. The Judge sentenced
INN TO eighteen months of hard labor
;. IN the :Penitentiary at Saltwater.
Walker took the sentence pronounced
upon him very coolly and when the
Judge asked him if he, had. ANYTHING
to say. he said, he had not. Sheriff
Kingsley started with him for Still.
water sunday night. Il IS tobs hoped
th1t after he has served his timo ii
state 9 Prison 3 he will conclude e. con.
s. sact himself differently and 10 abetter
man. s