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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
sNOw AND RAIN.
Trains BlOckaded in the SAow and Cold
in the Rockies.-Mails Stuck Fast
in Oregon-Heavy Rains in
California.

ST. PAUL, Minn,, Dec. IA.
The weather here has moderated, and the
mercury now indicates degrees below zero.
Reports from the southwest indicate that q
very cold wave has struck the Rocky Noun
tain slope. The mercury has fallen 2l de-
grees at Fort Custer and Is degrees at Medi-
cine Hat. All lines of railroad northwest
report more or less blockades.
DENVER, Col, Dec. "a.
Reports from the mountains show that the
snow storm which has been in progress for
several days still continues, thus far without
unusual or serious results. The storm has
been the most severe in Blue and Eagle River
counties where the snow is several feet deep
and is drifting. The mountain roads are con-
siderably blocksded and it will probably be
two or three days before the Salt Lake train
will be able to make Marshall pass.
SAN Francisco, Dec. "a.
Owing TO the snow blockade on the North
ern Pacific railway. Superintendent Welder,
of the Railway Mail Service. has ordered all
mail for the east accumulated at Portland,
Oregon, to be sent TO this city by steamer,
whence it will be forwarded by the Central
Pacific route. The railroad communication
between this city and Portland is blockaded.
At Reading, CAL, mails for Oregon and
Washington Territory and the east and this
Sity wa niso uc ccnt Uy bteamtEs ONeflanu
mails on the Central Pacific and Southern
Pacific due here yesterday will arrive today.
New YORK, Dec "a.
At nine o'clock snow is falling and the wind
to east.
New YORK, Dec. "a.
A severe snow storm ragged in this city all
the morning making travel exceedingly diff
ticult for both pedestrians and horses. Teams
were doubled on all the street car lines, yet
trips were made with great difficulty. Many
hundreds of extra men have been engaged in
removing the snow. Early trains on the ele-
waited railroad were greatly delayed by the
storm and other steam lines are greatly af
fected.
KANSAS CRY, Mo, Dec. "a
The heavy SHOWS in the mountains and on
the plains are drifting seriously. The Union
Pacific trains are delayed six or seven hours
The Denver Rio Grande are also consider
ably delayed.
SAN Francisco, Dec. "a
The rain has now continued almost steadily
for week and is still steadily falling. The
storm is confined chiefly to the northern and
rain fall is about FIVE inches. 1t has done
but little harm and not much good. Farmers
and fruit growers are jubilant. Some small
damage is reported, but nothing serious. In
the Sierras, snow has fallen continuously for
fourteen hours. For eight days past the tel
egraph lines from this city have been inter-
rupted to some extent, the greatest trouble
being on the wires between here and Olden,
which have suffered many serious inter-
ruptions since Dec. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

Thursday being a legal holiday, all ex.
changes and financial institutions in New
York will be closed. The stock exchange
will not open for business Friday until one
A. NJ.
The Congo conference in Berlin has ad
iourned of account of the illness Of Count
Hatzfeldt, Prussian minister of foreign
affairs, and also because of the desire of the
powers to give the African association a
chance to push its negotiations with tn,
powers, which, up to this time has not recog-
Dized it. The negotiations will be especially
pushed with France.
In q drunken fight at Montarra, Pa, Wed
nesday, Geo. Moricowictz was shot and fat ally
injured and Michael Surgovish and Michael
Brianisky received serious knife wounds
One arrest has been made. All the parties
are Hungarians.
The cable ship Fsra Jay is just in, having
repaired the Mscksy- Bennett cable. She
sails Wednesday night for London.
The Jackson Interest and Deposit Bank oi
Jackson, Mich, has made an assignment tc
Albert Styles. The bank did good busi-
ness and was generally estimated to be worth
about $4,000.
1t is reported that Prince Bismarck will
go TO Cairo.
BGen. Sherman addressed the Military Ser.
vice Institute at Governors Island, wednes-
day afternoon, on the military necessities
Of the United States"
The official vote for delegate of Dakota is
Clifford, rep, 7l,570; Wilson, dem, l5, ,l24.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
HORRIBLE CASUALTY.
A Freight Train Wrecked and Three
Persons Probably Fatally Injured.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Dec. "a.
This forenoon at o'clock, at point forty
miles north Of this city. on the Knoxville &
Ohio railroad, the engine broke loose from
the south bound freight train. The engineer
ran his engine to GRANVILLE, the nearest sta
ton, and waited on side track for the train
to overtake him. After waiting for some
time he started back and met the train coming
down grade at a fearful rate of speed. He
was not able to reverse his engine and get
out of the way. A collision occurred,
throwing several cars from the track. tt e
engineers thigh was broken and he received
serious internal injuries, but may recover
The fireman was frightfully scalded, his right
leg crushed, and he received other injuries,
which will probably prove fatal. The con-
ductor was doubled around telegraph pole
and injured probably fatally.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
SOON SICKEN ED.
A Man and Woman Want to Return to
Their Friends.

New York, Dec. "a.
The parents of Mrs. Downs, wife of Domi-
ME Downs of Worthwhile. L. l., who eloped
with Deacon Terry, about six weeks ago,
have received letter stating Mrs. Downs and
Terry were at Orange, Va. that she was tired
of Terry and would return home if her hus-
band would forgive her. Terry has also ex-
pressed a desire to leave Mrs. Downs and
return to his wife. A friend of Mrs. Terry
started for Virginia last evening, with in
structions to separate the pair if possible.
She is to return to this city, but Terry will
leave for parts unknown and be joined by his
wife. Mrs. Downs parents state their intep
ton to bring suit against Terry for breaking
up her family. Rev. Mr.. Downs, it is said,
for the sake of his children is willing to take
the woman under his roof but not as his
wife.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
RAILROAD MATTERS.
Session of the Brotherhood of Engineers
"A Pending strike.

ST. LOUIS. Dec. "a.
The grievance committee of the brother
hood of engineers, who have been in secret
session here several days, have waited on
Col. HOWE, third vice president of the Gould
System, to know the intentions of the road
in regard to reducing wages. 1t is UNDER
stood that the Gould system, wishing the
passenger train engineers to lay of on certain
trips and permit freight engineers to take
thei places so that the latter, whose pay has
fallen of considerably under the depression
of business. msy earn better wages. This
suggestion caused trouble. Chief Engineer
Arthur will arrive here tonight from Cleve-
land, his presence being necessary to solve
the difficulty. The railroad authorities say
there will be no strike, but the engineers
say one is very probable, as they claim their
wages are to be reduced on the first of jan
uary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25

NKW YORK, Dec. -.
FLouR-Reoeipts, iAsss; exports, z7s7; sales, is.-
ooos No. 2, 90 Is; fancy white Western extra
50 5 90; common 10 good, 0 . %; good -
choice. 70 %; City mill extra, 70 -;
superhne,2 - 2 50; st. Louis extra, % 8 co.
winter wheat extra, a7S asooi Minnesota extra.
2 IS 90.
wHKAr-Receip,s, s.ese; exports, isSeco;. sales.
2z5.oo0; No. > red. 5eA No. J red. s.; elevator
No. Red State. %; No u white state. ss
RYR-dall.
RARLKY-eAeter.
CORN Receipts a,eso bushels; exports. $3.50;
sales. 10, 600; spot Nc :. ssl; No 81
OArs-Receipts. l4,eS0; sales. 7o,ooo; No :, -;
do white, sat; No ., ;. 81; do white. ssl 81;
No l, s.; do White, 81 Mixed Western. - SD;
White do. ~ S7s; White State, IS 81.
SueAR-Cut loaf and crushed 81 a a; rranulateA,
q. "h''s extra 9 SANS yellow "."' n0''''
PKrRoLKUM-United,s s5l bid.
TALLoW-easier.
BEEF-steady.
10 90.
LARD--at5 8 z; refined, 2 2A
BUrTER-hrm.
CHREsR-quiet.
Freights-dm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
KILLED FOR MONEY .
A Merchant Shot in His Own store,
Dying Almost Immediately.


PARK RIDGE, N. j., Dec. "a.
Abraham Gurnee, highly respected and
wealthy country merchant, having grocery
store at this place, while counting his money
at $50 last night, was suddenly interrupted
by a negro named Sizco, who wanted to be
shown some boots, as he said he wanted to
buy a pair. Gurnee had no suspicion of any
evil intent, and left his seat, leaving the
money he was counting on the desk. When
boots were brought he was dealt by Sizco a
terrible blow on the forehead with heavy
piece of wood. A struggle ensued, during
which the negro drew pistol and shot Cur
nee in the back of the head. The negro then
made rush for the money, Gurnee fighting
him with all the strength he possessed. Sizco
fired another ball from his pistol, which en-
tered Gurnee's back. The murderer then
escaped.
Hearing the pistol shots, Mrs Gurnee and
the father of Gurnee, who resided opposite
the store, entered in time to see Gurnee in
his last struggles. He told who his ssssssinator
was During the struggle the money was
scattered over the floor, The murderer did
did not stop to pick any of it up. Every
effort will be made to capture the murderer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
A sI5O,0oO FIRE.
Destruction Of Valuable Property
in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Dec "a.
fire started this morning in the cellar of
]. r. Mills & Co.'S stationery and mercantile
printing establishment, situated on Walnut
street. 1t extended rapidly into all portions
of the Masonic Temple, burning valuable
scenery, an organ and other property which
belonged TO the Scottish Rite Fraternity. Two
fremen were badly injured by q falling wall.
Revised losses and insurance are a. fol-
lows:
Masonic Temple building, $50 900; in
sured Sl25.0o0.
Scottish Rite loss, $4,000; insured for
S22, 900.
j. r. Mills and Cos loss was SIS 900; in
sured $l2, 500. All other losses, 5000
Total loss. $l50, 900; aggregate insurance,
el59, 500.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
OFF THE TRACK.
Breaking of a switch Key Causes a Sad
Catastrophe to a Passenger Car.

LIMERICK, N. j., Dec. "a.
The stancheon kew Of a switch, where the
Northern and New Jersey & New York rail
roads cross each other at Nanuett, N. Y,
broke as the midday New Jersey New York
train was coming south today. The locomo-
tive went on the northern track and the pas
senger coach went down 3 fifteen foot en-
bankment and the smoker kept on its own
track. There were about % people in the
wrecked car, most of whom were either
bruised or badly injured. The ladies, whose
names are not yet learned, were the most
injured
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
FROM MANITOBA.
A Murderer in the Brush-Man Found
Dead.

WNSEPEG, Dec. 23.
On Monday three men were proceeding
from Golden City to Columbia on ponies,
riding in single file one behind the other
They had passed some distance beyond John.
sons ranch, about twelve miles from Golden
City, when shot was fired by some one in
the bush. The second man dropped dead,
shot through the heart. The first man spurred
his horse and made his escape. The third
finding his horse too slow, jumped off and ran
back toward Johnson's ranch. II seems that
the murderer finding no money on the body
of his VICTIM gave chase to his horse, caught
it, cut open the pack, and took fromit $4,000,
and made good his escape.
The body of man named Macintosh,
has been found near Beaver Gre elk. He was
probably murdered and robbed, as he was
known to have $500 on his person when he
left Beaver Creek.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25

While receiving friends and making &C.
quaintances for the New Year, do not forget
to renew with your old family friend. Ponds
extract. To those who are not familiar with
its virtues, we take pleasure in introducing IL
as the great family remedy for Inhamations,
Hemorrhages, Burns, Boils, Sprains, Piles,
Sore-throats and all kindred diseases. II is
vegetable, perfectly harmless, used internally
and externally, but its power for good will
surprise you and make you Its lasting friend.
dec2Steod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
Stabbing ARRAY.

New YORK, Dec. "a.
Patrick Murphy, who arrived in this city
yesterday from Boston, is confined in the
Tombs, awaiting the result of the stab in.
fiicted last night on Augustus Gerlicher, who
is thought to be dying. Gerlicher states that
he was walking along Worth street, when
Murphy came up and said: care you the
man that wants to rob me?" Gerlicher
answered: go away from me-" but before
the echo of the words had died away, the
man drew q knife and stabbed him in the
left side. Murphy, on the other hand, de-
clares that three men assaulted him, to one
of whom he administered booting, but de.
nies the stabbing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
FREE TRADE
Drives Foreign Manufacturers to this
Country.
PRoyInENcE. Dec. %

Providence, Dec. "a.
Jno. Cooper, with l20 English operatives,
arrived in this city this forenoon and drove
to Simmonsville village, few miles west of
here, where houses had been erected on the
old mill privilege there, and filed with ma
chinery imported from England, and these
operatives were brought from Nottingham, to
begin business at once.
The enterprise is the direct result of the
workings of free trade, which has driven
industry to a congenial field in this country.
The mill will manufacture fine hosiery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
CLEvERLY CAUGHT.
The Originator of Several Incendiary
Fires Nicely Gagged.

TORONTO, Dec. "a.
During last winter and spring number of
incendiary fires were occasioned in George
town and vicinity, the sufferers being chiefly
officers charged with executing provisions of
the Scott temperance act. Suspicion pointed
to q notorious character named Francis Sid
ney, belonging in Syracuse, N. Y, who con-
ided to another party that he had done work
at the instigation of the liquor dealers. Sid
ney was arrested yesterday at Oakville. To-
day he was indicted and remanded to Jail
Should he turn Queens evidence as expected
there will be sensation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
A Terrible Crime.
IrHIcA, N. Y, ID

IrRIcA, N. Y, Dec. 23.
The coroner's jury last night concluded
the three days secret investigation into the
manner of the death of Mark A. Blskeley, Of
Lanciug, and Coroner Morgan returned here
TODAY. The verdict says that the shot was
fred by the deceased's son Charles in the
heat of passion, and while the son was par
tally intoxicated. The crime was committed
in cruel and unnatural manner. A war
rant for the arrest of Charles S. Blakeley was
issued Immediately after the return of the
verdict and the accused was arrested while at
supper tonight and brought before justice
of the peace.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25

"The last lot of Adamson's Botanic Cough
Balsam is nearly gone, and you had better
make us another shipment of twenty-five
gross. We have never sold any cough pre-
paration that gives such universal satisfaction
as Adamson's, and the demand is constantly
increasing.
Gro. c. GOODWIN & Co.,
New England Patent Medicine Warehouse,
36 and SO Hanover Street, Boston.
dec23t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
The shaw Matter.

BosToN, Dec. 25.
Before Judge Field, IN equity session OF
the Supreme Court, yesterday afternoon, the
hearing on the petition of Ferdinand d. Wy
man, assignee of F. Shaw & Bros, for leave
to sell the assets of the firm for $4,000 to
carry out the composition of 80 per cent
offered by the debtors, was finished; the de-
csion being reserved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25

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 DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. The only certain cure known for
Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchitis, or any affec-
ton of the Throat and Lungs. Sold on
positive guarantee. Trial bottles free. Reg
ular size Sl.00
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25

For the first time the Eastern railroad
train from Boston ran into the Boston G
Maine depot at Dover, N. Fl. Wednesday.
ALI trains viii hereafter arrive and depart
from that depot. The old Eastern depot will
bs demolished or used for storehouse.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25

Do it now and don't delay. Heart disease
should not be trifed with but cured; use DIR.
Graves Heart Regulator and you will not be
disappointed in its effects which are imme-
diaie. Sl.00 dec23teodtwlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25

Rev. W. II. Beesher, SO Park Ave, Chi
cago, says Of Athtophoros: "I have used
the great rheumatic and ueurAlgiac cure
enough to satisfy me that 1t will cure neural
gia, sciatica and iniammatory rheumatism.
recommend my friends to try it."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
HOUSE.

About so members were present when the
House was called to order this morning.
Mr.. Randall called up the adjournment
resolution and moved concurrence in the
Senate amendments which provides that the
recess begin today and last until Jan. 5. It
was agreed to.
The speaker announced the following COM
mittee assignments
Elections--Mr. Smith of Iowa
Military Affairs-Mr. Connoly.
Public Lands-Mr Campbell of Iowa.
Territories-Mr. Hill.
Education and Labor-Mr. Ferrell.
Revision of Laws-Mr. Garrison.
Expenditures in the Treasury Department
Mr.. Wallace.
Printiug--Mr. Bratton.
Pensions, Bounties and Back Pay-Mr.
Wallace.
Alcoholic Liquor Traffic-Mr. English.
The House then adjourned to Jan. 5.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
SEN ATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a.
The Senate convened as usual today
promptly at noon, and within ten minutes
had disposed of such little morning business
as offered, consisting of petitions, etc.
The chair laid before the Senate the cal.
endar of bills unobjected to, bit on motion of
Mr.. Morrill,, without further business, the
Senate at l2.l 10 went into executive session.
The doors were re-opened at 1875.
The chair announced his signature to the
concurrent resolution providing for holiday
recess from Dec "a to Jan. 5.
The Senate then at l2 3S adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
Killed by the Fallin of Tree.

SoLoN, Dec. "a.
j. Owen CLARK of Scion was killed by the
falling of tree, Monday, while at work in
the woods for Hiram Whipple on Parlin
street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25

Cures collie, cramps diarrhea; externally
for aches, pains. sprsins, headache, neural
gis. rheumatism. For man or beast. 20 and
bOc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25

If you are failing, broken, worn out and
nervous. use wells Health Remover" 81.
Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25

"Wells' Health Remover" restores health
and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sex
ual Debility. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
sew York stock Market.

CHICAGO. Dee. %.

CHICAGO. Dee. "a.
Dec, III Q IN.
Corn easier at as3a3Sf.
OArs-hSm z4g.
8YE-lower; 81.
DARLEY-nrm 50.
PoRK at 10 % Q II o.
LARD - ~ ozl 0 6.
euLx kKAT-Shesldsrss 4 o.; Short nh. ~,
eAest sisas. 20. -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
FINANCIAL AND coMMERCIAL
Sew York MONEY market.

NEW YORK, Dee. 70.
Money easy between from 1alA and closed at 1
esi for long, and al for short Governments steady
Closing Bids:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
BY TELEGRAPH.
WEATHER " REPORT.
indications for the Next "a Hours.
War Department.

War Department,
Once of the Chief Signal Officer.
washington, ID. c., Dec. 25.-l A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States,
cloudy weather and snow, followed by clear
ing weather; lower temperature; westerly
winds; higher barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-12-25
BEEF ON ROLLERS /"
SOUTH END MARKET
a n PINKHAM

~ y. PINNHAM
would respectfully announce TO his friends and the
public that he has removed to his old stand.
And will be pleased to meet cid and new patrons.
Inc market is equipped throughout with modern
Meats, Canned Goods, Vegetables, and all goods
usually kept in First Glass market. Specialties
made made OF Ham Curing and Sausage Making.
1oods delivered to any part of the city free Of charge
and orders called for Il desired.
H ID. PINKHAM,
NO. l. PERLEY BLOCK.
WATER ST. HAIlOWElI, NE.
laniSfH
National Republican., 1884-08-20
A DECREASING DEATH RATE.
The District Mortality Returns for July Very
Inv.


The monthly report of the health officer for
July makes n remarkably good showing for
the district During the month there were 425
deaths, Il decrease of Is deaths from June. OF
this number. 223. were white and 2O2 colorcd,
a death rate of 1o,E Rsr 1900 per unnum for
the whites 3i.9s for the Golored, and $3.50 for
the total population. This is lower than the
mean death rnte of July for the past ten years
by $50 for the whites II 40 for the colored,
and 6l0 for the total population. The average
ages OF the white decedents was SO years, of
the colored 81 years.
The principal causes of death was diarrheal
diseases S6, consumption 60, heart diseases IL,
congenital debility lG. cancers 10, inanition
and senile debility each -, diseases of kidney
II, and intestinal diseases 10. From this It
will be seen that diarrheal diseases, with de-
crease of 10 deaths from the preceding month,
still retains the first place, and consumption,
with an increase of ., holds the second. Scar
let fever has fallen from 1G TO g. whooping
cough still prevails, and caused deaths;
diphtheria caused three deaths, and-meases
has finally disappeared from the causes OF
death. The average daily mortality was 1871.
The highest daily mortality for the whites was
LD on the 18th. The highest daily mortality
for the negroes was QOl on the eth and oath.
The highest daily mortality for the total pOpu-
lntion (22) was reached on the 18th and 9th;
the lowest tj), on the Sth. During the month
u marriages and 2S2 births were reported.
National Republican., 1884-08-20
DETERMINED DEMOCRATS.
Patriots Who Are willing to Contribute Hall
n Dollar q month-Rougl on the "Post."

There were about fifty members Of the jack
son Democratic association in attendance at
the regular meeting at Cosmopolitan hall last
night. Mr.. Ii. c. Clagett, from the committee
appointed to revise and print the constitution,
reported changes, which were adopted. Ihe
amount of dues to he paid by members during
the presidential campaign was fixed at "
cents per month.
The president announced the following ad-
ditional members of the executive committee
X. G. Hewitt, Brooke Hunter, J. S. Bowles, Il.
j. Gait, X. II. Bird, A. A. Lipscombe, James
Goddard, II. W. Fenwick, and c. z. Culver.
Mr.. w. =. Bell, of the democratic central com.
mittee, asked that committee be appointed
by the association to confer with a committee
appointed by the central committee to arrange
for the ratification meeting to be held next
month. A communication was received from
the Cleveland and Hendricks club OF Sligo,
Md, inviting the association to attend ratiti-
cation meeting there Aug. 3O The invitation
was accepted.
on motion Of Mr.. Wright the Sunday Demo
crdt, the new democratic organ, was tndorsed
and recommended In the course of the re-
marks on the subject, DR.. Culver said that the
Post had never treated the democrats of this
city Justly, and was not q bourbon democratic
organ. The association then adjourned for two
weeks
National Republican., 1884-08-20
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OFFICIAL BREVITIES.

A call for about $40 600 900 per cent. bonds
will probably be issued in few days.
The patent Office yesterday issued 507 patents,
80 designs, 20 trademarks, and labels.
The receipts from Internal revenue yesterday
were S2i0,926 and from customs S6S7,7S7 The
national bank notes received for redemption
amount to Sli7,0OO.
In a decision yesterday, the commissioner of
the general land Office holds that his depart
ment has the authority 10 cancel entries OF
land If found to be fraudulent any time before
the land is patented.
A telegram was received at tho navy depart.
ment yesterday from Paymaster Jordan ut Key
West, saying that there is u decided improve
ment In Ensign Capehart's condition. He
rested well last night, and the swelling has
left his stomach
The secretary of war has authorized the use
of the old barracks hospital at Key West by the
marine hospital service In case it becomes
necessary on account of yellow fever There
is thought TO be no danger of spread OF the
disease at present.