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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-01
IMPROVING IN HEALTH.
Gen. Grant is Daily Growing Better and
his Recovery to Health is Almost Ger.
tam.
NEW YORK, April 80,

NEW oRk, Aprh oO,
About ten o'clock last night, General Grant
fell asleep, ard his sleep continued undis-
turbed until 4 A. NJ. At that hour he swoke,
but soon slept again, and continued to sleep
until this morning. The patient enjoyed
nearly if not quite nine hours sleep, and only
ive minims of morphine were given.
DR.. Douglass was asked this morning if the
cancer at the base of the tongue had not i'm
proved with the general betserment of the pa
tient and if the csncerous lump was an open
sore. Replying. he said he could not affirm
that there was an improvement of the cancer.
1t was difficult to tell about that. The can
cerous lump was not an open sore. Darling
pains that have their seat on the cancerous
lump on the tongue still continued, but were
not so frequent nor so severe as they had
been. In response to further questions, the
doctor could not say that the infrequency and
lessenea severity of these pains indicated an
improved condition of the cancer. There
was in every way an improved condition,
aside from the cancer, relative to which the
doctor declined to speak further than as stat
ed.
. Later.-Gen. Grant still continues to i'm
prove in health. In an interview with Col.
Fred Grant, he said, ''The General dictated
to n stenographer, for nearly an hour, enough
matter to make about % pages in his book.
He is now debating the Appomattox cam.
paign, and from his dispatches and other
datas, enabled to give perfectly straight
and lucid account to the stenographer. He
is. without doubt. looking and feeling better
than at any time since the first of December.
We are now almost certain of his complete
restoration to health. We will remain here
till the first OF July when we will go to Mount
McGregor, about IL miles from Saratoga.
That is all the arrangements that have been
made. l have not had chance to know ex-
actly what the doctors had to say Wednesday
but l believe their report was very favor
able one He experiences no difficulty what
ever in swallowing or speaking and his i'm
provement within the last few day is really
phenomenal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-01
TRAIN ROBBERY.
A Cool Headed Tramp Goes Through an
Express Car and Takes el2OO
1hereirOm, After shooting
the Occupants.

CHICAGO, April 80.
The Louisville express arrived today about
three hours late, and the passengers and
trainmen give an entirely different account of
the robbery than the one first telegraphed.
1t appears that there was no organized band
of highwaymen. Shortly before the train
pesrance of tramp entered the express car
from the smoking car, armed with heavy
hickory stick. In the express car were Geo.
II. Davis, express messenger, and Peter
Webber, baggageman. He struck Webber
on the head, telling him. Davis then ran
for his revolver, but before he could use it
the man hit him also, and then taking away
the revolver, shot him in the head He then
made the baggageman open the safe and take
out the money. The tramp then pulled the
bell cord and stopped the train, but first fired
at Webber, the bullet striking him in the
forehead. Webber succeeded in reaching
the smoker and giving the alarm, but the
solitary train-robber had disappeared in the
darkness.
The alarm was not given till the train
reached Bloomington, when search was be-
gun. The amount stolen is not known, but
exceeds $l200. Davis and Webber are still
alive, but the former cannot recover.
LOUISVILLE, April 80.
Davis, the wounded express messenger,
was brought here tonight from Bloomington.
He is still unconscious and cannot recover.
1t is estimated that the robber secured about
$1,000, S400 of which he dropped when he
jumped from the train.
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WINNEpEG. April 40.

WINNEPEG, April 80.
A Calgary dispatch says: Col. Smiths
battalion, with a part of the Alberta mounted
rifles, left for Edmonton yesterday. A
courier from Red Deer states that the left
wing of the 65th is expected TO catch up to
Maj. Gen Strange today, when both wings
will unite across Battle river. Lieut.. Cor
yells scouts had advanced to within 20 miles
of Edmonton. The Edmonton stage arrived
here last night, bringing report that the
Edmonton people had been thrown into a
great panic by the news of an Indian rising,
and had focked to the barracks for protec-
tion. The scare is subsidipg, but the ar
rival of troops is still anxiously looked for.
Saskatchewan Landing despatch says
the steamer Northcote is stuck in the mud
near Elbow. She has supplies and ammuni-
tion and a Calling gun for Gen. Middleton
on board. Government boats have arrived
from Medicine Hat. The Halifax battalion,
now at Winnepeg, received orders this morn
ing to proceed to Swift Current and left inn
mediatelv. 1t is supposed they will GO down
the river to join Middleton. The govern
ment wire began working last evening, and
news may be obtained from the front today
1t is stated that Riel has moved all his
forces from Batouche and entrenched him
self again in the ravine where the previous
pattie occurred. ne IS reported 10 nave SUI
fighting well armed men and to have said he
would clear out the government forces as
sure as the Philislnes of old were cleared
out.
The Free Press says the reports of the sit
uation in the Gu Appelle valley, are conflict.
ing. A Hudson Bay factor says there is no
danger of an Indian rising and no ground for
excitement among the settlers. On the other
hand, Major Walsh, an ex-officer of the
mounted police, who has been at Fort GU
Appelle, says the situation is serious. He
says that the 400 troops at Fort Gu Appelle
station are not sufficient to keep the Indians
from committing depredations. The set
tiers houses few miles from the fort have
been plundered. He says the only effective
policy to pursue is to put efficient troops into
the country to drive the Indians back to their
reservations, disarm them and afterwards
feed them.
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HANCOCK AND SHERIDAN.
The Former Disturbed BY the Prospect
OF the Latter's Retirement.
New YORK. April &c

New YORK, April 80.
A Washington special to the Graphic says :
An intimate friend of Gen. Hancock said to
your correspondent this morning. "The
General is greatly ANNOYED and embarrassed
over the prospect Of Sheridan's retirement.
Sheridan had five years more of active SER
vice unless retired by his own request. Few
know of his quarrel with Lincoln or will take
pains to learn the facts of the case. There
will be q partisan disposition to howl that a
democratic secretary IS trying to shelve
Sheridan in Hancock's favor. Such q ma
licious and rabeorous belief seems incredible
but its possibility worries Hancock. He
would be much better satisfied if Sheridan
would stay where he is"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-01
THE AROOSTOOK FRESHETS.
The Water Falling and no Further
Trouble Apprhended.

WOODSTOCK, N. B., ApriI 30.
The railroad at Woodstock is now repaired.
The first train for a week arrived Thursday
morning. Trains will soon be running reg
ularly, transferring at Woodstock Bridge.
The Clayton mill dam on the Big Machias
with large quantity of lumber, was swept
away Monday evening and the mill damaged.
The first steamer of the season reached
here this afternoon. The weather is cold
and the water is falling. There is no fear OF
any further damage from the freshet The
railway connection between Grand Falls,
Presqu Isle, Caribou and the eastern side OF
the river opposite Woodstock, broken by the
washouts, will be completed again this week
Till the bridge is rebuilt the passengers and
freight will be transferred across the river BY
teams,
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FROM BOSTON.
Shot the Wrong Man-ume. PATHS Fare.
well Appearance.

BOsToN, April 80.
About 9 o'clock this evening as Jas. Cas-
sidy, on his way home from Watertown to
Newton, was walking along the sidewalk on
w atertown street, near the centre of the
town, man walking on the opposite side
stepped to the center of the street and fred a
revolver at him. The shot struck Cassidy in
the thigh and he fell. The assailant sudden
ly exclaimed 'T've got the wrong man." and
fled tow ard Newton; he has not been captur-
ed. Cassidy's wound is serious but probably
not fatal.
Nine. Patti made her farewell appearance
in America at Boston theatre, tonight, in
"Martha."
The receipts were Sll, ,l2S and the perform
ance was made a testimonial to Col. Mapleson
Patti, singing without any remuneration.
Nine. Patti and Nine. Scalchi divided the
honors and both artists were the recipients of
profuse floral offering. Nine. Patti leaves
Boston tomorrow morning for New York,
sailing Saturday for London. Nine. Scalchi
sails for London May Z.
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ance of the Afghans, their daily drawing
nearer to the Russian camp, their occupation
OF commanding position on the left flank of
the camp and other events which led up to
the battle.
Moscow, April 80.
The Gazette SAYS if England wishes to
avoid war she must evacuate Port Hamilton,
otherwise Russia will be obliged to occupy
Herat. 1t also believes the question of peace
or war must be settled within few days.
LONDON, April 80.
1t is known that Earl Granville's note be-
sides asking for an arbitration enquiry into
the Komaroff incident. offered to end the dis
pute by ceding to Russia the Lessar line, un-
der distinct pledge that it shall be the
abiding limit of the Russian frontier. The
response of NJ. De Gier's will reach here
on Monday. 1t will announce the acceptance
OF the Lessar line, but a refusal to hold an
inquiry into the Komaroff incident
Two steamships of the Peninsular and ORR
entail line. now building at GLASGOW, have
been purchased by the government. They
are to be converted into cruisers. The gov
ernment has also purchased three very fast
ocean steamers to keep the British coaling
stations supplied.
The News learns that England has not tax
en- possession of Port Hamilton. The pres
ence of a fast British cruiser in the vicinity
of that island, the News thinks, was the prob
able origin of the report.
The admiralty has sent orders to the naval
yard to prepare for the transportation OF sew
eral thousand troops and has chartered nine
steamers. each of which is capable of carry
ing 1000 troops.
The Russian agents have again appeared at
Newcastle seeking to buy coal for the Rus
sian navy.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 80.
The Baltic fleet will go to Helingsford to-
morrow.
LONDON, MAY /.
The Standard this morning says "We are
able to state. upon unqu sstionable authority
that the English proposal to Russia is for the
submttal to the arbitration of the crowned
heads of Europe of the simple question
whether or not the convention of March 18th
was broken by Russia.
This proposal is now under consideration
by the Russian government, which has decid-
ed to cOnvoke meeting of committee of
ministers at Gatschna to consider the ques-
ton.
PLYMOUTH. April 80.
The ironclads destined for the Baltic have
been ordered to take on double supply of
shell.
LONDON, May l.
The war risks at Lloyds for vessels loading
for the Black Sea are 255.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-01
The Destructive Storm.

SOUTHAMPTON, l.. L., April 30
Reports of the widespread disaster and
damage as the results of yesterdays storm
are coming in from several points on the
damage throughout Suffolk county will
amount to many thousands of dollars. The
wind travelled at a rate of over 35 miles an
hour, uprooted trees, blowing over frame
structures and out-buildings and lifting the
roofs of small dwellings. The foundations
of houses were undermined and houses were
so shaken that they were hurriedly vacated
The damage to orchards was very great,
probably exceeding S250,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-01
Marine News.

EAsrPoRT, April 80.
The schooner T. S. Bickmore, Wallis, OF
ST. George, with laths from st. John for
Baltimore, parted her chain and drifted
ashore Wednesday night in West Quaddy
Bav. Part of her deck load was washed off,
The vessel bilged.
VINEYARD HAVEN, April 30.
The fishing schooner :. F. Jameson, Arey'
sc ord from Portland for Block Island,
dragged her anchors during the heavy north
east gale last evening and came ashore at the
heap of the harbor near railway wharf, where
.ba now remains. She stove her dory.
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FROM THE DOMINION.
Sir John Mcdonald Refuses to Giv'
Information in the Commons.

OTTAWA, April 80.
The House of Commons was in session
until 1888 this morning, at which time the
amendment to strike out that portion of
clause 2 of the franchise bill, relating to
woman suffrage was agreed to and adjourn
ment took place.
The scenes of the previous night were re-
acted with even greater vigor.
In the House of Commons this afternoon
M. Blake put to the government an import
ant question respecting matters in the north
west. Sir John Mcdonald refused positively
to give any information on the subject.
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Destruction by the Gale.

NEW YORK, April 80.
During the storm yesterday, l3 coal barges,
in tow, were sunk in the Hudson river, a
mile and one-half above Sing Sing. At2 p.
NJ, sudden squall struck the feet. The
waves were very high. and as the boats were
heavily laden, the water washed over the
decks. One of the forward boats soon
swamped and as she sank drew the others
with her. All but one of the barges were the
property of the Delaware Lackawanna Coal
Company. 1t is estimated that the value of
each boat lie $1,000, and the coal on board of
each is worth about S400.
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Rough on Tramps.

ANDERSON, Ind, April 80.
Four tramps were taken from the jail here
last night by forty men armed with long
switches and whipped them till they bled
For the past 10 days gang of tramps have
terrorized the suburbs of Anderson. After
whipping, a gauntlet was formed from the
railroad to the river; through this the tramps
into the river. When each one reached the
water he was bleeding from the castigation
he received. All got out safely on the other
side.
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The Badge,t Submitted to the Commons 8.

LONDON, April 80.
The Budget of 1885 was submitted to the
Commons today. 1t shows deficit of .049,-
600 pounds. Mr.. Childers said the govern
ment did not propose to cover the whole of
the deficit this year, nor let the whole charge
fall on the property. The revenues from tea
and tobacco duties should be good progress
indicating satisfactory progress of the peo-
pie. The opposition bench received this
statement with much laughter.
The forecast Of Mr.. Childers' of the deficit
in the budget for the ensuing financial year,
has created sensation. 1t is the largest de-
felt since the Crimean war.
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The Blow.Up Element.

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, April 30.
Shortly after this evening, two men
we're seen to deposit something under
double frame house on South Second street
and hastily depart. In a few minutes
violent explosion occurred, blowing out
the foundation wall of the house, tumblinp
down the plaster and scattering furniture
about. The house was occupied by l6 Hun
garian labors, the wives Of two of them and
several chileren. None of the inmates were
seriously injured. No clue to the perpet-
ratofs.
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Reception to Minister Phelps.
BURLINGTON, VT,

BURLINGTON, VT, April 30.
A largely attended reception was given to-
night to Hon. E. j. Phelps, the newly ap-
pointed minister to England, by the citizens
of Burlington. President Buckham of the
University of Vermont made an address on
behalf of the people, to which Mr.. Phelps
responded with much feeling.
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TELEGRAPH MATTERS.
|, strike Averted and Another seriously
Threatened.
Nrw YORK, April 80.

NEw YORK, April 80.
The Graphic says that the Western onloh mo!
Telegraph Co. has agreed to allow tue oni,
cago operators extra pay tor extra sosA' anu
in consequence great strike Is a'er,eu
A reduction OF from hve 10 .en uo'. as ~ -
.,a noptbly salaries of the operators OF the
Postal telegraph Co., which will go into
80, tomorrow. causes considerable dissatis-
fsc,ion and may lead to a strike OF all the
onsrs,ors of that company. Secret meetings
have been held, and the brotherhood nave
si.o taken the matter into consideration.
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WRESTLING Match.

BRockToS, Mass, April 80.
wrestling match took place in the opera
house tonight between G. w. Flagg of VT,
and w. A. Burbank of Hyde Park, Mass.
said to be for 800 a side and the United
States championship belt for mixed wrestling.
Burbank won both catch-as-catch-can falls,
while Flagg took the collar and elbow and
one Greco-Roman fall and the match.
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Call Issued BY the Evangelical Alliance.

NKw YORK, April 80.
The Evangelical Allisnce of the United
States has issued call TO the churches
throughout this State to preach next Sunday
on the aggressions of Jesuitical Romanism on
civil and religious liberty and its efforts to
destroy our unsectarian institutions. The
call is made because of the passage Of the
freedom of worship bill by the Senate.
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new York stock Market.
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. Apr. -
FLOUR firm.
wHkAT-hisher; No. Chicago Spring, Silasiis
Apr, e1 a92i
CORN hrmer at 4SlatQ
OATs-hrm 80.
RYH-steady; 6S.
BARLEY-frm 6f.
PORK AT III IS II rs.
LARD - NJ 9 s. a Q s75.
BULK MEAT-Shouiders. 426: Short rib, 80;
Shor' nlear. o 35
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Gen. MacDowell DYING.

SAN Francisco, April 80.
Gen. Irwin Mcdowell, who had been i'll
for some time, has been given up by the
physicians and death may occur at any
moment.
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Walking Match.

LONDON, May |.
Rowell with score of 295 miles was still
ahead at the end of the fourth dsv.
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New York Parties Negotiating for the
Katahdin Iron Works.

BANGOR, April 80.
New York parties are negotiating for the
n,rchase of the Katahdin Iron Works ana
the large track of woodland IN that 'o~hsnip
in connection with the works, now the prop
ertv of the Egery heirs. The work VIII
probably be started up again very soon'
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Collection OF Duties.

AT the last term of the U. S. district court,
at bangor, June, 1854, case was tried in
which the United States were the plaintiffs,
and Samuel A. Maxfield of Bangor, was the
defendant, the government claiming $4,000
forfeiture for not paying duties upon the ex-
pense OF the transportation Of sheep and
horses from Prince Edward Island to Vance
boro, port of entry to the United States.
Maxfield had entered the property at the port
of Summerside, in Prince Edward Island,
at the full costs and expenses to that port.
He had kept the moneys exceeding all posi-
BILE duties upon all his importations at the
custom house at Vanceboro to pay the du-
ties thereon. The collector there only took
duties on the values fixed at Summerside,
and returned the balance of the deposits at
the close of the season, to Maxfield, as had
been the custom under the ruling of law by
Judge Webb. The jury returned a verdict
in favor Of MIR. Msxfield. The district at
torney carried the case, upon a writ Of error,
to the United States circuit court. The case
was argued before Judge Colt. in the cham
bers yesterday, by District Attorney Lunt
for the government. and by Lewis A. Barker
for MIR. Maxfield.
More Applications for Camp Quarters
at the National Encampment.
Applications were received this morning
from VIM. II. II. Rice Post of Ellsworth,
Me-, for quarters for fifty men.
Polo.
The polo game between the Stars of Hav-
erhil and the Bjous was won by the BDous
in three straight goals in seven minutes.
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BY TELEGRAPH,
"EATHER REPORT.
indications for the Mex, "a Hours.
War Denartman,

War Department,
omce OF the Chief Signal Officer.
"ashington, ID. c., May LIAM
For New England and Middle states
''ightiy cooler fair weather, follow ed by local
rams; northwesterly winds, becoming varia.
Bile, and shifting to easterlv in the soutbe,r
portions.
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New York Money Market.

NEw YoRk, Apr. so
Money cay between from laiA and closed at u
~ for long, and 20 for short. Governments steady
Closing bids:
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FOREIGN NEWS.
THE REL REBELLION.

katchewan COuntry-S Steamer With
Ammunition and Supplies in the Mud
-Riel Threatens to be an Avenger on
the Philistlnes.
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Dr.. Flowers Nerve Pills,

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assertion regarding the audicity and arrag-
ance of the Afghans, their daily drawing
nearer to the Russian camp, their occupation
OF a commanding position on the left flank of
the camp and other events which led up to
the battle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-01

Ihe Allen steamer Sandman sailed from
Portland for Liverpool via Halifax at 2.2O
Thursday afternoon.
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MAINE DISPATCHES.
FROM PORTLAND.
Action for Damages.

PORTLAND, April 80.
In the case of Mary E. Deming vs. West
ern Union Telegraph Co., for damage sus-
tanned by driving against telegraph wire
earelessly left swinging across the street. on
trial IN the U. s. Court, has been withdraw
from the jury and referred to the referees to
decide the amount of damage.
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ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.
The Question OF Peace or War
Dependent Upon NJ. De Gier'S
Reply to Earl Granville.
Both Countries Preparing in a Most
Lively Manner for the Com
ing Onset.

PEsTH, April 80.
The Pesth Lloyd says that an interview
between the three emperors is projected for
Au0ust Orb
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A Household Necessity"

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.