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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16
SAD IF TRU T..
A Wrecking Vessel With Twelve Souls
on Board Supposed to BE Lost.

BosroS. Dec Is.
In 1881 the whaling vessel John Esmond,
of South Boston, heavily laden with sea ele-
plants oil and seslskins, homeward bound
from the Antarctic ocean, encountered hur-
ricane, and was driven into the breakers at
Desolation Island, and portion of her crew
were washed overheard and drowned. Only
Capt. Esmond and the colored steward, r.
Molson, of Baltimore, we're rescued, and
they only after several months terrible expe-
rience on the desolate island. After hearing
their story Capt. Robert Tarr of Gloucester,
and Gen. Butler decided to make an attempt
to recover the spoils. On Aug IL, 1885,, much
excitement was created in Halifax by the re-
port that these gentlemen had purchased the
schooner Conquest which vessel it was alleged
was to be used for particular purposes. II
now appears that the vessel was purchased
for the proposed Antarctic voyage.
The schooner sailed from Halifax Aug l5,
1882, and since that time nothing has been
heard of her, and she is now given up a:
lost.
Capt. Esmond was in command, and the
crew numbered Ii men.
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Enreign Notes.

Steamship Carranza from Rotterdam for
Lisbon has founded of Isle of Wight.
Eleven persons were drowned and Is saved,
The explosion in colliery at Annus
Steyrdorf, by which 75 lives were lost, was
caused by ignition of coal dust. The fire,
resulting from the explosion, is still burning,
A despatch from Korti to London says :;
A messenger arrived there from Khartoum,
which place he left IL DAYS ago, reports that
Gen. Gordon is we'll and that he recently
severely defeated the rebels, killing large
number and blowing up forts at Omderman.
The trial of the anarchists Reinsdorf Bach
mann and six others for the attempt to des-
troy the statue of Germany at Mederwold,
begun today Bachmann admitted that he
caused the explosion Of dynamite,
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FOREIGN NEWS.
THE EXPLOSION.
The London Times Says il Must be
Traced 20 America.

LONDON, Dec. 10.
During the stampede ON London bridge at
the time of the explosion Saturday evening a
woman was knocked down by cab. This
was the only case of serious injury.
One account Of the explosion states that
after il happened there was a peculiar sui
phurous smell noticeable, quite unlike gun
powder,
A large steamer unloading within 100 yards
of the place where the explosion occurred
was not damaged
The London Times in its leader concern
ing the explosion, comes to the conclusion
that the outrage about whose authorship
absolutely nothing is as yet known, must be
traced in some way to America. The mo-
ment has come to ask whether the American
Law might not be altered so that impunity
should no longer be accorded TO men who
make no secret of their murderous inten-
tons. Without such outrages politics are
totally unconnected.
A motion will be made in the city common
council, Thursday to offer reward of $1,000
for the discovery of the parties who commit
ted the dynamite outrage on London bridge,
Saturday afternoon.
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THE LEAPING FLAMES
Grasp Everything within Their Reach.
Leaving the Owners TO Find Com
fOIt in a Mass of Ruins.
HoULToN, Dec. 10.

HoULroS, Dec. 10.
A fire last night, destroyed nearly whole
square including Tenney's block, occupied
by j. o. Tenney, dry goods dealer, and other
firms. The losses are as follows J. 2. Ten
ney $500 900, insured tor $4,000; J. p.
Hathaway, druggist $4,000, insured for
50, 900; S. NJ. Smuckler. clothing, $4,000,
insured for $4,000; o. F. French, druggist,
stores, $4,000; Boyle's tailor shop, loss un-
known; Gillin Bros, grocers, $4,000, insured
for $500; s. friedman, clothing. $4,000,
insured for $1,000; Brown and Watson, hard
ware dealers, lost 2 buildings and stock
valued at S25, 900, insured for $4,000; Mer-
ritt & Sons, grocers, loss on building and
stock $4,000. insured for $4,000; Woodbury's
stable and contents were burned, loss $1,000,
insured for $500. Other smaller losses ag-
gregate S63O0 partially insured. Several
families were burned out.
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WELL TREATED.
How the French Journalist Was Re-
ceived by the Mahdi-ssA Man
of BloOd.''

LONDON, Dec. 10.
The French journalist oliver Pain, writes
to the Bosphore Egyptian, giving an account
of an interview he had with FL Mahdi. The
latter received him kindly and greeted him
in Christian fashion. Pain told the Mahdi
that he had become Moslem in conviction,
and explained that the object of his visit was
to prove to FreDchmen that the Mahdi was
not a barbarian but man of blood, killing
all who refused to serve him whether they be
believers or heretics. Ell Mahdi replied :
Good. Remain with me aud you shall see
with your own eyes" Pain accompanies the
Mahdi to Khartoum, and is being well treat
ed
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AN UNExCUsABLE FORGERY.
Mr.. Blaine Says the Recent Accounts
of Interviews With Him are Un.
true.

New YORK, Dec. Is.
The Tribune tomorrow will say that Mr..
Blaine desires to have it stated that ali re-
ports of interviews with him since his arrival
in Washington are entirely Unauthorized.
The one in which he is represented as dis
cussiug his relations with Conkling has been
extensively published throughout the country
but is, from beginning to end, an unexcusa-
BILE forgery Mr.. Blaine asks that his friends
will do him the favor to discredit utterly any
and all expressions in the form of interviews
which may be imputed to him. If he has
any occasion to communicate with the public
be will do so over his own name.
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Death of DIR. Rice.

TORONTO, o., Dec. 10.
Rev DIR. Rice, senior general superintend-
ent of the Methodist church, died this even
ing. He was born in Maine in 1915, his
parents removing to New Brunswick in 1919.
was educated at Bowdoin college and in 1887
was receiued on probation in the WESLEYAN
church. Since then he has lsbored in differ
ent parts of the dominion.
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Report of Rumford Falls & BuckfieId n.
X. Co.

PORTLAND, Dec. Is.
The annual report of the Rumford Falls
& Buckfield r. r., is issued. The diminu-
ton of receipts from those of last year was
in the freight earnings. Floating debt, Sl9,-
5s7.7s; ne. earnings, sl2,s9s,55; surplus,
81. .2oS. oil; operating expenses, sS5,097 so.
The road is in good condition.
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Mr.. Beck replied that he would tomorrow
read extracts which would refresh Mr.. Sher-
mans recollection.
The matter was then dropped.
The chair then appointed committee to
attend the executive mansion tomorrow TO
take part in the ceremony of opening the
New Orleans exposition.
The Oregon Central land forfeiture bill
was made special order for next Thursday
Adjourned.
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Burglary at Pennington.

FARMINGToN, Dec. 10.
The store of L. p. Wade, jeweler, at Farm
large amount of stock stolen. There is no
clue to the thief
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ANOTHER MURDER.
Charles ii. Nealy Shoots Mike Welch-
Shooting Claimed in Self Defense.
BANGOR, Dec. 10.

BANGOR, Dec. 10.
The Whig & Courier learns that at Stacy
vile plantation last evening, Mike Welch
followed Charles II. Nealy to the latter's
home. Alteration ensued, and Nealy, to
protect himself and family, was obliged to
shoot Welch, instantly killing him. The
tragedy took place near the line between
Aroostook and Penobscot counties.
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A Bold Attempt at BlackmaiI.
NORM ApAMs. Mass. Dee.

NUkIH ADAMss MHs5-, DEC. 10.
Tha alleged case of blackmail is undergo
ing investigation here. Timothy Riordan, of
the shoe firm of Collins & Riordan, charges
that Mrs. w, B. Cook asked him to call at
her house, as she owed him bill, and he
went. When he went into the house she
screamed, whereupon her husband appeared
and demanded money, claiming that be had
ATTEMPTED criminal assault on his wife No
arrests have been made.
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LABOR TROUBLES.
Employees submit to Strikers--POstiug z
Notices of a Shutdown.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 10.
Two carpet factories surrendered to the
strikers today and work was resumed at those
places at the old rates but the relative posi-
tion of the carpet manufacturers aud employ
ees inaugurated three weeks ago, has not
changed, and the outlook for an early termi-
nation of the strike not very encouraging.
new Developments in the shoemaker .
strike.
PIrTsBURG, Penn, Dec, 10.
notice was posted in Edgar Thompson's
steel works today, ordering a suspension of
work tomorrow in all the departments for an
indefinite period. This action, which was a
complete surprise to the wsrkmen, was
caused by a lack Of orders and the great de-
preston in rail business. Il directly affects
1900 employees and indirectly between three
and four thousand persons will suffer. The
monthly pay roll of the firm amounted to
sI50,OO0.
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Broken Hip Caused by Fall.

GoRHAN, n. H., Dec. l5.
David Hammond, prominent citizen and
lawyer OF Bethel, Me-. slipped on the side
walk last evening and broke his hip.
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UNPARALLELED! /!

=, With each number OF DEMoREST's MONTHLY
pnauAZlNE will be given full size fashionable
n. eIn oi any size or style selected. making twelve
hefhs during the year, value of over three dol
nsstn besides the most popular, entertaining and
ADD ASdsnm magazine. Single copies, 20c. yearly g.
Street, New York neylsdsWsW ''
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POLO.
The Granite Citys Defeat the Biddefords
by Score of to 2.
Especial to lhe Kennebec Journal. !

Especial to the Rennebec Journal
BIDDEFoRD, Dec. l5
The Granite Citys defeated the Biddefords
last night, at Biddeford, goals 10 2 Day
secured rushes and goals. Locke cap
tured the third goal. Time of game, 50
minutes. The referee was not very satisfac-
tory.
The following is the present standing of the
clubs
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BY TELEGRAPH.
WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next "a Hours.


Once OF the Chief Signal Officer.
ashington, ID. c., Dec. l6.-l A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States,
colder; fair weather. northwest winds !;
higher barometer. Cautionary signals from
Hatteras to Block Island and Poin. Judith
to Eastport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

Willie S. Griffin, aged IL years, and Flora
A. Mcintyre, aged Is years, eloped from
Worcester, Mass, and were married in Troy,
n. T., Saturday, returning home Sunday.
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GREED FOR MONEY
Causes the Assault on Harmless
Laborer.

LEWISTON, Dec. l5
Granville Small living miles from Lisbon
Falls, was shot in the back of the head while
passing through woods, returning home from
Lisbon Falls, by some unknown person.
Small had just received his pay from the fac
tory, Robbery is supposed to be the cause
of the assault He is still living.
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Obituary.
ELLSWORTH. Dec. l

ELLswORTH, Dec. 10.
Isaac Thomas, postal clerk on the Vance
boro route. and ex-collector of customs, died
Sunday evening at his residence in this city
aged 6S.
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FINANCIAL AND coMMERcIAL
New YORK Money market
Rventng Report.

Bventng Report.
NKw YoRK, Dec. rs.
Money easy between from lnll and closed at II
Prime Mercantile paper, ~ "A 9. Exchange steady
81 for long, and s5l for short. Governments steady
CloainR hlda.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


4 happy surprise it was to Mr.. A. r.
Norton. OF Bristol, Conn, when ATHLoPHoRos
uut h.lO on his feet, and sent him cheerfully
about his busineSs. Let him tell his own story:
"A,out three weeks ago / was taken
With a severe crick in the back For four DAYS
Twas unable 70 turn in bed without help, and
when lifted up could not stand ON my feet Iwas
induced to try ATHLoPHoRos, after all the ua1lai
remedies failed. In 20 minutes after taking the
first dose could lear my weight upon my feet
In two days was able 10 get about and attend
10 business. In two other cases which have
come TO my knowledge its use has been attended
with the same results"
A poor man in Philadelphia had 10 bor-
row dollar 70 buy bottle OF ATHroPuoRos.
On account Of his poverty his name shall remain
a secret. He had suffered terribly from Rheu-
matian. He gratefully writes:
81 took my first dose Tuesday afternoon.
and on Wednesday, after but seven doses, had
not sharp or severe ache left. Then reduced
the dose one-haf and took the remainder Of the
bottle. was able TO be steady at work till Sat
urday when took a severe cold and was nm
able 10 use my left hand / purchased another
bottle and by bedtime found relief. The
medicine ia all you claim for It,"
Investigate ATHLoPHoRosal you pleased
Find all the fault you choose with It'll and
yet the fact remains, that it is doing wha.
no other medicine ever could do for Rheu-
matism and Neuralgia.
Ifyou cannot get ATHLoPHoRos of your drug.
gist, we Will send II express paid. on receipt OF
regular price-one dollar per bottle. We prefer
that you buy It from your druggist, but II he
hasn't It, do not be persuaded TO try something
else, but order at once from US as directed
iTHl0PH0R0S CO., il2 WALL ST., NEW YORK.
uuIlLllulNlllIIGRLBIlllKluIllSylzsV
THIS rs THE GENUINEi
SOLD ONLY ~ BOTTLES WITH BUFF WRAPPERS
SEE TINT STRIP OVER CORK IL UNBRoKEN.
OlTtrdle-H8ark around eocry bottle. IN sickness
n l. HILL IL l. q 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

Persons who have suffered ter years from Head
ache. Dyspepsia, Constipation. and Indigestion, have
experienced Immediate Relief and been permanently
cured in short time by the use Of this medicine
small quantity of Biliousine taken dry after meals
will prevent and remove the feeling of Fullness and
Oppression frequently experienced after eating.
II removes the distress occasoned by Heartburn
and Sour stomach In five minutes time
A teaspoonful Of Bilioustne taken at bedtime will
positively prevent the terrible Headache which
usually follows intoxicaton or immoderate drinking
For sale by druggists. SNOW EARLE, Sole
Agents, Providence, X. L. nov2Id&w1y
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sTHlOPHOR0s CO., il2 WALL ST., NEW YORK
ullAIIlls,lullallIH.R. H.R.IkgIEISlu
THIS rs THE GETUINEi

SOLD ONLY IN BOTTLES WITH BUFF WRAPPERS.
SEE THsT STRIP OVER CORK IL UNBRoKEN.
Orr trd1e-Jaark around eocry bottle. In sstcltaess
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-09
cALu0RMADELEaArIoy
Coming to Augusta This Aftsrnoon.

The people of Augusta can expect another
grand demonstration to-day in honor of Mr..
Blaine's nomination. The California dele
CATION left Chicago Saturday afternoon on
their special train to accompany the Maine
delegation to Augusta and pay their respects
to the next President. The party viii arrive
in Boston at 9 o'clock this morning. At this
hour the precise time of arrival here is not
known, but it is expected to be about three
O'Clock.
salute will be fred. bells rung, whistles
blown, and other demonstrations made in
honor of these distinguished visitors.
The delegations will be received at the
depot by the following committee of citizens
Gen. Selden Connor. ex-Gov. Anson P.
Morrill,, Mayor Whitehouse, E. C. Allen,
ESQ.,. Hon. Samuel Titcomb. Hon. ID. A.
Cony, William r. Smith. Esq, Hon. Geo.
S. Ballard, Capt. Charles E. Nash, Joseph
A. Homan, Esq, John w. Chase, Esq,
Orville d. Lambard, Esq.
A brief address of welcome will be given
by ex Gov. Connor, at the train.
The delegations will then be escorted to
MIR. Blaine's by a procession Of citizens.
Citizens generally are requested to decorate
their stores, houses and grounds, during the
stay Of the visitors in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-09
Jubilee Notes.

One of Augustus ply scians when he first
learned of Mr.. Blaines nomination, took of
MS tall hat which he wore and in twinkling
'hrust his fist through the crown, the hat
hanging on his arm.
The following telegram was forwarded to
Rev n P. Torsey of Kents Hill, by r. w.
Soule.Esq., of the Hospital, Friday;
The news to all your people tell
hy ringing loud the Kents' Hill bell,
Which was gift from James q. Blaine,
Next President. from good old Maine.
one of the handsomest illuminations was at
we Cony House. Every pane of glass from
SOP to bottom of the hotel was filled with q
candle. As the professions passed, fire
works were discharged from the balcony over
me entrance and the people raised a mighty
shout.
uteat credit is due Col. Frank f. Nye,
'nom the committee desire to have public
3ien'on made of for his prompt and efficient
services rendered on the celebration of Mr..
o'Aihes nomination. Some attempt would
uA'e been made to furnish collation. for the
'siting throngs. but the trains arrived so
'A'e and the multitude was so large that il
'@ an impossibility to bring anything of this
kind to pass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-09
BOwDOlN COLLEGE.
Beat Races.

Friday morning, June s, opened with every
promise of good day. Although quite warm
q pleasant breeze prevented all feelings of
discomfort, and vet did not suffice to disturb
the surface Of the swiftly flowing AndroscOg-
gin The first race, between the Junior and
Freshman crews, was from the railway bridge
at Topsham down q mile and halt with
turn and back, making three mile course.
The Juniors started with a slight advantage,
and. closely followed by the Freshmen, sue
ceeded in winning the race in 10 minutes and
20 seconds The latter were 81 seconds later.
As a whole the race was eminently satisfac-
tory. The names of the successful crew
are as follows F. w. Alexander. Richmond,
Hall, Bangor and F. w. Davis, Hiram.
Immediately after this race came one be-
tween the college crew, that is to row at
Saratoga, and the Dirigos of Portland. The
latter are oarsmen of long experience. The
course was a mile straightway, from down
river up against the strong current to the NJ.
C. r. R. bridge. The Dirigos started very
rapidly and for some distance led the Bow
doin crew. But soon the Bowdoins forged
ahead and came in first with long stretch of
clear water between them and the Dirigos.
The college crew won the race in six minutes
and half, and finished in fine condition.
They had previously rowed the same distance
in six and quarter minutes. The crew is
composed as follows c. E Adams, Bangor,
captain and stroke; All. Brown, Brunswick,
No. 3 F. N. Whittier, Pennington, No. g.
and A. F. Sweetsir, Searsport, bow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-09

Almost everybody remembers the shocking
details of the Scribner murder case; how
Jason p Scribner residing in Augusta. near
the Brook road about three miles out, struck
three ofhis children with spade, two ofthem
surviving but short time. Scribner was
arrested for the crime of murder and long
trial ensued in October. 1879. He was con-
victed of murder in the first degree and sem
fenced to State Prison for life January Goth,
1880. He was incarcersted in prison remain
ing there until May 26th, ult., when by order
Of the Governor and Council he was COM
mued to the Insane Hospital. When
brought to that institution his health
v" very poor and he has gradually failed
since keeping his bed most OF the
time, Friday night he died, having been at
the Hospital but IL days. Scribner was ~
years of age at the time of his death. Sat-
urday the body was given into the charge Of
Mrs Scribner
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-09

CongTatulatory dispatches continued to
reach Mr. Blaine all through Friday night
and Saturday in great numbers, not only
from every State and territory of the Union,
bat from beyond the sea- Many we're re-
ceived from Europe. among the most promi-
nent being from Minister Morton at Paris.
Colonel John Hay and Clarence King in
London. More than thousand were re-
ceIved within the three hours after the nomi-
nation. One of the noticeable features was
the very large number from Massachusetts.
The following touching telegram was re-
ceived by Mrs Blaine:
CLEVELAND, o., June I.
Our household join in one great thanks
giving from the quiet of our home. We send
the most earnest wish that through the tur-
bulent months TO follow. and in the day of
victory, you may be guarded and kept
LUcRETIA r. GARFIELD.
prompt and cordial dispatch came also
from the Garfield bows. who are students in
Williams College. We give in addition to
the above the following dispatches received :;
JAMESTOWN. n. Y, June :.
j. u. BLAINE
pie are wild with JOY. r. +. FESToS.
CHICAGO. June Z.
Accept heartiest congratulations.
4. b. WAsHBURN.
JACKSONVILLE Fla, June I.
J. G. BLAINE
The republicans of Florida rejoice. Count
Florldas four votes for Blaine and Logan.
EDwARDM CHENEY,
Chairman Ranuhiinap STATE Committee
CHICAGO, June 7.
j. G.. BLAINE
Accept the hearty congratulations of the
Oregon delegations. Your nomination in
sures the largest republican majority in Ore
gon in November ever given by that State.
j. n. DoLPH,
Chairman of Delegation.
TOLEDO, O., June 5.
l congratulate you. but the party and the
country more. / have not been 80 well
pleased since my wedding day.
d. r. LOCKE (Nasby).
ATLANTA. Ga, June Z.
1t is my pleasure to send warmest congrat-
ulations of the republicans of Georgia, with
pledges of earnest support.
JAMES LONGsrREET.
INDIANAPOLIS, June I.
J. G BLAINE
Accept my heartiest congratulations on
your nomination. We will give you the
electoral vote of Indiana.
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Hon. JAMES G. BLAINE
Vermont stood loyalty by her favorite son
to the last She now stands with equal 10y
atty to Names favorite and will give him a
rousng majority IN November.
J. GREGORY SMITH.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
MADISON, Wis, June I.
| Hon. J. G. BLAINE
| In behalf of the republicans of Wisconsin
we send greetings to you. The nomination
is received with enthusiasm, and you will re.
ceive the largest majority ever given for any
presidential candidate in Wisconsin.
J. M. RUsK, Governor.