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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-13

OCEAN POINT, Sept. IL, 1884,
Editor Kennebec Journal:
The season at the Point begun late this
year, but since the first of August fully as
many people have sojourncd in its cottages
as ever before. Extending directly into the
open sea, surrounded by water on all sides
except the North, so that all winds are cool
ed by passing over large expanse of sea wa
ter, and the slope of the land being towards
the ocean, this Point presents greater natural
advantages than have seen elsewhere upon
the coast of Maine.
Ocean Point is distinctively an Augusta en-
terprise, but yearly people are coming here
from more and more distant parts Oft coun-
try. Its growth has been slow, but with the
completion of the "shore road" which will
probably be accomplished next year, an i'm.
petus will doubtless be given to its progress
1t is understood that several new cottages
are in contemplation.
Ocean Point is rough and lazy place,
where people go to throw off care and artif-
cial restraints and to enjoy dolce far ntente in
its fullest perfection. Billed Shirts are ia.
booed here, and man is not strictly en- regte
unless his clothing is more or less ragged.
One Sunday in August, great excitement was
produced by the appearance of onr esteemed
fellow citizen. "Gov." Knowlton, with a
stylish silk hat, and there seemed to be
danger at one time, that mob law would be
inaugrated, but it was concluded to condone
the offence for that time, only on the plea Of
''ddn't know any better and wouldn't do so
again"
Many denizens of the Point have derived
great enjoyment from sailing in the yacht
"Active," Vickery and Weeks owners,
Commodore George f. Weeks, commander.
The kindness of the Senator in this matter
is duly appreciated, and would be recognized
by vote of thanks and a valuable medal if
a meeting of the recipients of his favors was
possible.
The raising of the campaign flag, about
three weeks ago, was grand affair. Hon.
George +. Weeks made an eloquent speech,
in these words, "Three cheers for Blaine and
Logan" which were given with will
Ocean Point is q paradise for children
they run wild, revel in dirt and raggedness,
bathe in the sea. dry themselves on the shore,
and return to first principles generally. They
become so Drowned, that it is not uncommon
for excursioDists to mistake party Of them
for pappooses, and to inquire how far it is to
their camp, and if their parents have any
baskets to sell.
The sea breeze at Boothbay Harbor differs
from that of our New England coast gener-
ally, being a soft, balmy south wind, like
that coming from Long Island Sound. The
traditional "rsw east wind is not felt here.
The 'fay of the land is such that Ocean
Point gets the benefit of this wind to q
greater extent than any other resort in the
harbor.
September is the pleasantest month at the
sesshore, but the beginning of the schools
and the cares Of business call the people
away, and by the end of this week Ocean
Point will be well-nigh deserted. But those
who have sojourned there this summer, carry
home with them a 'renewal Of life" and
many pleasant memories. May we all be
there next year. W.
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EASTERN MAINE FAIR.
A Large Attendance on the Fourth Day
Afternoon Races.

BANGOR, Sept. l2.
The weather was fair during the fourth day
of the Eastern Maine fair, and a great crowd
was in attendance at the trottng and running
races, Friday afternoon, and awarding of
premiums in the forenoon.
At the Eastern Maine Fair this afternoon.
1900 people were in attendance. In the $50
class with l3 entries heats were trotted The
first was won by A. L, Slipps Chas. S.
Sandy Maurice; second by J. II. Mathews
b S Cloudman; third and fourth by j. and c.
Kehoes. Best time 2391.
In 236 class there were six entries, five
heats were trotted. The first, second and
fifth heats were won bt J. f. Haines' m
Nellie NJ; the third was won by c. w. Bells
m Jersey Lily; fourth by A. l.. Slipp's ch
Wormwood; best time .. 800 The run
ming race was a dead heat between Peter
Clinch's Patience and Sorrel will be finished
tomorrow. c. w. Bell of St. John sold his
brown mare Jersey Lily today to c. H. Mel
son of Waterville. Price unknown.
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TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

As a sequel to the elopement of Mrs. Will
bur Freeman and Timothy Capons, both of
Darlington, n. H., the counsel in the city for
the injured husband has attached Capons'
property for IS, 900 for alienation of his wife's
affection by Capons.
The State democratic convention assembled
at Omaha, at 7.3oThursdsyevening. J, f. Boyd
was elected chairman and the Chicago demo-
caatic platform adopted, also planks denoun-
cling the alleged land frauds in this State.
At midnight the conve alton adjourned for an
hour.
Friday being the 10Th anniversary of the
battle of North Point, Baltimore, Md, and
municipal holiday, city officers, city courts,
and schools are closed and very quiet
holiday is Icing observed.
VIM. Wales, an old man, night watchman
in the Office of the street railway company in
Augusta, Ca, was found dead in the office
Friday. He had been murdered with a
pick axe ard badly saturated with oil and set
on fire. The offices was afterwards robbed
At the democratic convention in Lancaster,
n. H., of the first Senatorial district, Col.
Henry .. Kent was nominated for senator of
Coos county, Samuel ID, Ball was nominated
for sheriff and ]. II. Dudley secretary.
Both of the Lodner brothers of Philadel-
phia, suspended bankers, were arrested
Friday. Louis j. at Hoboken. and William
at Atlantic City.
In reference to the report that President
Arthur had been overcome by the heat and
from other causes. that he was seriously ill,
his private secretary said Friday, the
President was well and hearty as ever he was.
The business failures throughout the coun-
try occurring in the last seven days, number
for the United States 1872 and for Canada 2S,
a total of 220 as against 2l3 last week, an in
crease of seven failures.
Capt. Ellis Perry, an old ship captain and
a highly respectable citizen of Sandwich,
Mass, and widely known throughout south
ern Massachusetts,, died Friday, after long
illness. He leaves widow and daughter.
According to the official statements, the to-
tai number Of forces underline French flag in
Tonquin, is 1900.
At Boonton, N. j., Friday afternoon, VIM
NJ. Messer, an eccentric old man of "A years,
attempted to take the life of his wife and
daughter and then killed himself. His wife
will probably recover but it is thought that
the daughter will die.
Frank Hutchings, the strangler, was hung
at San Fracisco Friday.
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HEAVY FAILURE.
Rhode Island and Massachusetts Mill
Owners Assigned.

Providence, Sept. IL.
Stafford & Co., manufacturers of cotton
yarn at Pautucket, have assigned to Albert
E. Basworth of Fall River. and Edwin +.
Mason of this city.
The mills operated by Stafford & Co. at
Dighton and Borrowville, Mass, and Paw
tucket and Warwick in this State, and the
fact that they have been so widely scattered
has proved one difficulty in the way of their
management. The mills ran an aggregate of
about 10, 200 spindles and their total nominal
value is $500, 1000 to 100000. The indebt-
edness of the firm some time ago was esti-
mated to amount to about $3.50 900, leavin z
a nominal surplus of S55, 900 to $4,000. 1t
is generally understood that no money has
been made by the concern in the past three
years and it is now believed by all posted
parties that the assets of Stafford & Co., as a
firm, are insufficient to meet their liabilities
The banks here are much less interested than
formerly in the assigned firms paper, but
such of it as they still hold bears the endorse
ment of Stafford and Mason. individually
who are considered to be good.
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PROBABLY LOST.
A Boa IS Crew Start for a Yacht at
Anchor but Fail TO Reach Their
DestinaiiOn-Their Where.
abOuts Unknown.
HIGHLAND LIGHT, Mass. Sept. IL.

hlGHLAND hdSs' cept. L.
The sloop yacht BERTHE, Capt Mott of
Newport, from Marblehead for Block Island,
anchored two and half miles south of this
station at 3 p. NJ. yesterday. The captain
and one man in landing for fresh water, stove
their boat, dory, which was repaired by the
life saving crew at this station. Capt. Mott,
despite the anxious solicitations of the shore
men, started back to the yacht, and the boat
was launched through the breakers, and in
the growing darkness was last seen about
half way out to the yacht, which was then
lust visible from the shore. The mariners
agreed to show a light on arriving on board.
The light was soon seen and the proper con-
struction placed upon it. This morning the
yacht was still at anchor. and as the wind had
been fair since midnight il was thought there
must be something wrong. The surf boat
accordingly launched through the rough sea.
The yacht was found abandoned with the
sails carelessly furled. The surfmen bailed
her out and signalled the schooner Flying
Cloud of Boston, Capt. Antoine We're, who
took the yacht in tow for Provincetown.
Nothing was found on board but few arti-
cles of clothing and a pocket book containing
a bill for provisions by Richard Besson.
dated Marblehead, Sept. I, and paper con-
tanning the following
WARREN, May 26.
can recommend Noel Mott to be a tenn
perate, faithful workman.
(Signed) WIN. MAGUIRE.
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POOLING AGREEMENT ARROGAT.
ED
BY Telegraph Companies on Account OF
Financial Troubles.

New YORK. Sept. II.
The financial troubles of the Bankers and
Merchants Telegraph Company have resulted
in the abrogation of the pooling agreement
which was entered into last July by represen-
tatives of the Baltimore and Ohio Postal and
the Bankers and Merchants Telegraph Cos
Each of the companies named were bound by
a carefully prepared contract to furnish a
certain number of miles of completed line
and to bear its proportion eff operating ex-
penses of the trips. By the articles of COM
bnation, the contract was to take effect Aug
lst and had 25 years to run. Since the sign
ing of the pooling contract the Bankers and
Merchants have not been in position, inan-
cially, to fulfil its past agencies. There were
repeated calls for money from contractors
the company did not pay and even from em-
ployees who failed to receive their wages
when due. Today the company is admitted
to be unable to pay is debts and some of the
creditors have already broached the subject
of receivership
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MAINE DISPATCHES
A GRAND AFFAIR.
Bangor Celebrates Mondays Election
by Torchlight Parade. Hum
inations and Speeches.

BANGOR, Sept II.
The Bangor republicans celebrated Mon
days victory tonight by grand torchlight
procession and parade and Examinations.
Two companies from Lewiston and one from
Auburn accepted invitations to unite. Sup
per was furnished at the Wigwam for 300
people after which there was grand torch
light procession. The procession masched
through the principal streets which were
densely packed, over 10000 witnessed the
display. The illuminalons were profuse and
the fireworks and bonfires were kept up three
hours were occupied in the parade, and
many transprreneies were displayed; one at
Prob. says. the indications for Vermond and
Maine, heavy showers increasing for
Ohio and West Virginia in October with
the cyclone in the the whole North in No
vember. Many democrats joined in the
| lluminations which was one of the finest if
not the most extensive ever made in this
city. After the parade the companies marched
! into the wigwam. President Clark of the
Blaine and Logan club intrsduced Senator
Ilamlin, who in behalf of the republicans of
Brngor. made brief speech.
He thanked the visiting companies who
had come to unite with us in celebrating
the result of Mondays election and hoped
they would unite in celebrating a still grander
victory which the ides of November will
bring.
Mr. Black then introduced Congressman
Boutelle, who made a very enthusiastic
speech. He said, Boys, we've got 'em, -
| [applause and all who have helped to do it
have right to be proud of it. He had sus-
picion from something he had seen in the
papers that he was in danger of being elected
to the national Congress. He urged them to
see to it that their enthusiasm was not allow
ed to flag, but to keep up the organizations
and their zeal to red hot heat till they cas-
ballots in November which shall make Blaine
and Logan president and vice president of
the United States.
The Auburn glee club then sang and after
number of cheers by the various companies
the meeting broke up.
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Patent Medicines,

As rule, have the reputation of imposing on
the credulity of the public in the shape of
adroitly concoeted advertisements, and other
devices to catch the eye of those who are
suffering. But we desire to say that Swift's
Specific Is, 5. S. is a decided exception to
this rule. This remedy is manufactured in
Atlanta, Ga. and in our treatise on Blood
and Skin diseases we give the endorsement
of many of the prominent people of our city
and state. Ii is true we are spending a large
amount in advertising, for we think il our
duty to humanity to do so. The wonderful
development in the treatment of Cancer alone,
would make it our duty to have il known to
every sufferer in the world. We have nedi-
cal offices for free consultation at No. I59 w.
2Sd ST., N. Y. 1905 Chestnut ST., Philsdel-
phia, and at the home office.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mail
ed free.
THE SWIFT SPAcIFIC Co., Drawer 5. At
lanta, Ga. l59 w. 23d ST., N. Y, and 1905
Chestnut ST., Phila.
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COLLISION.
Two Engines and Passenger Car
Wrecked.

PORTLAND, Sept. u. 4
The Biddeford local train on the Boston
and Maine leaving Portland at 1925 today,
struck projecting gravel train on siding
just before reaching the Transfer station,
ditching the gravel train and9wrecking both
engines and one passenger car. Peter Foley
of Centre street, Portland, on the gravel
train was buried in the debris but was extri-
Gated by vigorous work, not dangerously in
jured. The other employees on the gravel
train were scattered about aud were slightly
injured. All on the passenger train were
shaken up but unhurt.
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OUR SCHOOLS.
Meeting of the Lincoln County Educa-
tional Association.

WIsCAssET, Me-, Sept, 10.
The Lincoln county Educational Associa-
was opened here today. The opening address
was delivered by Hon. n. A. Luce, Augusta.
At II A. NJ. paper on "Creating an Inter-
est" was read by Saml Helms; at P. NJ. a
paper on 4" Inspection and examination of
schools" read by Mr.. Meservey. Bristol,
discussed by Mr.. Luce; at P. NJ. paper
on Mental service, the basis of the art of
teaching" was read by Miss Annie Ervine of
Bristol, discussed by Revs. H. r. Payne and
Chss. Percival of Wiscasset and W. S.
Brown of Waldoboro'. This evening there
is to be an address by Hon. n. A. Luce of
Augusta.
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Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teethp If so, send
at once and get bottle Of MRS. WINsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHING.
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
hammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING 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
% cents bottle.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
THE CHOLERA.
Quarantine Abolished on the French
Frontier-A King Who is Worthy
of the Name.
NAPLES, Sept. -.

NAPLES, Sept. II.
Italy has abolished the quarantine against
cholera on the French frontier. King Hum
bert has given $50 900 for the relief of cholera
sufferers in Naples.
The condition of affairs at Naples continued
to improve throughout last night. Wooden
huts are being built for the shelter of the poor
and sick. An apprehended meat famine has
been averted, and the strike of butchers has
been settled. Public assistance is given to
small dealers who have been ruined by the
epidemic. The shops close at o'clock. The
city everywhere presents a mournful aspect,
and profound gloom prevails. King Humbert
declines to leave the city.
As King Humbert was passing prison in
Naples yesterday, the inmates raised loud
shout praying to be set at liberty.
Among those dangerously sick with cholera
at Naples is the son of King Kalakaua of the
Sandwich Islands
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A BARK ON FIRE.
Will Probably be, ,DestToyed-The Car.
go Insured.

BosToS. Sept. u.
Bark Minnie Allen of Boston, at Iloilo,
Philippine Islands for Boston took fire Fri
day morning, and at last accounts would
probably be destroyed. The Minnie Allen
was of 629 tons, built at Bath, Me-. in 1874,
and owned by NJ. F. Pickering & Co., and
others of Boston. The cargo on board is es-
timated at 800 to $50 tons of sugar. valued at
about 100000 aad insured in the Atlantic
Mutual Insurance office of New York. The
vessel is supposed to be insured. She had
arrived at Mantila in June, from Newcastle,
n. S., and proceeded to Iloilo in July. She
was commanded by Capt. Spencer.
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Foreign Notes.

1t is reported that English officers guaran.
tee loan to the Egyptian government il
Egypt will place the mosque property under
English control for security.
NJ. Jean Augustin Barrel. well known
chemist and ply sician of Paris, is dead.
The race for the Doncaster cup at Doncat.
ter, England, Friday, was won by Levi:
Dor, with the Lambkin second and Ossiar
third.
An animated discussion is going on in the
English newspapers regarding the killing OF
the boy Parker by the survivors Of the
wrecked yacht Magnetic, in order to keep
themselves alive. The balance of opinion
decidedly favors the view that it was case
of justifiable homicide. The parties were
loudly cheered Friday when released on bail
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HUNG.
A Cincinnati Juny Find a Man CHILLY
of Murder.

CINCINNATI, Sept. II.
Benz. johnson, colored, was hanged this
morning for completely with Allen Ingalls,,
in the murder of Beverly Taylor, his wife
and little girl near Avondale last February.
The bodies of the victims of that crime were
Immediately brought by ingalls, and johnson
to the Ohio Medical College and the mur-
derers received s45 apiece for the subjects.
The week afterwards the bodies were found
in the college and Ingall and johnson were
arrested. The atrocity of this crime together
with the action of the jury in fixing the grade
of VIM. Berner's crime as manslaughter
when 1t was a clear case of murder in the
first degree, were potent causes leading to
the riot last spring.
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New YORK, Sept II.
The following cablegram was received to-
day by the chairman of the chamber of COM
merce
LONDON, Sept. ~.
Have just received the following telegram
from the chairman of the Shanghai chamber
of commerce: "The threatened blocking of
the river by the Chinese excites strong feel
ings of Indignation. Our chairman has ad-
dressed the consuls and ministers, urging
action to prevent it; also suggesting making
Shanghai neutral; request the London COM
mittee of Shanghai commerce to do every
thing possible In support of the telegram" "
Have sent copy to the foreign Office and to
the principal chamber to use its influence
with your government to attain the the object
desired by the Shanghai chamber. Will you
kindly communicate with other American
chambers interested.
+. ID. BARNES,
Of the Peninsular Steamship Co."
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long before ther reach middle age frequently
find themselves suffering from some of the
complaints and weaknesses peculiar to their
sex. For all such KidneyWort is great
boon. 1t induces healthy action of the
Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the
system, and strengthens aud gives new life
to all the important organs of the body, IL
is natures great assistant in establishing and
sustaining health. Sold by all druggists,
sept9teod&wlw
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mittee will take, will be based upon the broad
ground that il is essential to the preservation
of the institutions aud prosperity of our land
that political changes in administration should
occur in the year of our lord, 1884. and that
delay in that change may be fatal to every
citizen.
Then there were cries for John Kelley, but
that gentleman shook his head and spoke
not. The Chairman then ordered the secre-
tary to call the roll on the adoption of the
resolution. The result of the vote was, yeas
$40, nays 81. The meeting then adjourned.
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gentleman in neighboring town who
suffered two years with chronic diarrhoea
and was so reduced that he could not walk,
was cured and restored to sound health
by Johnson's Anodyne Liniment. This Lin
iment is worth its weight in gold.
The blighting effects of impure blood are
said to behold in those we meet day BY day.
This ought not and need not be so. Parsons
Purgative Pills make new rich blood; taken
one a night for twelve weeks will change the
blood in the entire system.
septSd&wlw
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In FLAMES.
Fire at Pierre. Dakota-No Fire Depart.
ment in the City.

PIERRE, Da., Sept IL.
A terrible FIRE is raging here. 1t started at
this morning and spread north TO Dakota
avenue and south to Missouri avenue sweep
ing the entire block including the First Ma
tional bank building, the stores of Phelan &
Co., Goode & Co., and the Palace theatre.
The fire was not yet under control at noon
There is no fire department in the city.
The flames are spreading west on Dakota
avenue, but will not go any farther north.
The damage thus far is estimated at s75,-
900.
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Read the testimony of one of the
sufferers. David Little, Sum-
ner, Benner Co., Iowa, writes:

lam past n years Of age have had the Rheumatism
three years and eight months; lost one-thrd Of my
weight. could not walk, but shu1iied along on
crutches, could not sleep; shattered, no
strength in my hands, wrists, knees or feet But
thanks be 70 God for your great discovery! Themed
icine arrived Saturday night took dose Sunday
morning. felt it all over me, aud kept on with it.
Monday morning got up and dressed myself, aud
walked out into the kitchen without the aid of crutch
or cane and wished them all happy New Year. rest
well nights am gaining in strength, and once more
enjoy life. Wish I could put ATHLoPHoRos in the
hands Of every sufferer from this terrible disease"
We will send 1t express paid. receipt OF regular
rrce-one dollar per bottle We prefer that you buy
it from your druggist but II he hasn't it. do not lie
persuaded to try something else, but order at once
from directed