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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
HALLOwELL-

Mr.. George A. Bullen passed away Thurs
day forenoon a little after 10 o'clock, after a
lingering sickness. He has been an invalid
for years, confined to his bed great deal Of
the time. but full of confidence. He was q
gentleman of remarkable mental powers, a
great reader. and possessed very retentive
memory. In his business as treasurer and
collector of the city. which office he filled at
the time of his death, he was very acurate
and systematic. He had many friends to
whom he was strongly attached and by whom
he will be greatly missed. He was born in
Hallowell, January 18th, 1874, and has spent
most of his life here. He leaves wife who
has been an invalid for q long time, but Of
late has improved in health. She has the
sympaty Of the public who share with her in
her bereavement.
Common Councilman d. B. Lowe received
an injury to his left hand Wednesday, by
having it jammed and cut in . carpet print
ing machine at Sampson's factory.
J. F. Chute of Portland g. X. Of X. & s.,
of K. of P. was in the city Wednesday.
Jas. Meaker was before the municipal
court Thursday, for drunkenness, and sent
to jail for 20 days; also Geo. Mckay for pick
ing his pocket was sent up for 30 days.
There will be Sunday School Christmas
exercise at the Congregational vestry Sunday
evening st Z o'clock. and st o'clock the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
DAKOTA CONVENTION CALLED
10 Olsscsss Division. statehood aad
Lasd Bssisees-Appropriation wanted
From Congress.
FARSo, d. l.. Dec. -.

FARso, d. l.. Dec -.
call has been issued for . delegate con-
vention to meet at Fargo, Jan. l2. and con-
tinue in session several days, composed Of
from one to fourteen delegates, from each of
the forty counties Of northern and central Da.
kota, also portion of northern Minneeots.
The latter and central Dakota are only to
take part in the discussion Of matters of COM
mon interest The objects stated are to give
expression to public sentiment upon division
AID statehood, the ruling of Commissioner
Sparks in land matters and the decision of
the United States supreme court in the
Northern Pacific land case. 1t is believed
that large majority of the people Of the
north are in favor OF admission into the union
IS one state, but will make strenuous obiec
tlons to the division An appropriation ia
wanted from Congress to dig mile and half
canal to connect Lakes Traverse and Big
Stone and improve the navigation of Minne-
sofa River, giving water channel from the
northern boundary of Dakota to the Mississ-
ippi River below st. Paul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
CONSIDERED A LOAN.
A Gloucester Fisherman Who was Given |
Purse of $500 PrOspers and Now Pays
it Back.
GLoUcEsrER. Mass Dec. "a.


In January 1888, Howard Blackburn and
his dory mate, Thomas Welch, got astray
from the Ischooner Grace L. Fears on the
Georges bank and suffered terribly from
storm and cold for five days. Welch died,
but Blackburn reached LAND, freezing his
hands and feet badly. purse of $500 was
raised for him with which he was enabled to
open store. To-day he called at the Cape
Ann Advertiser office and handed the editor
of that paper $500, stating he always consid-
cred the money as a loan and not as a gift.
He had been fairly prosperous and wished to
give money for the benefit of widows and chill
dren of the Gloucester fishermen. The money
was accepted, part of it being given to the
Gloucester female charitable society and a
portion devoted to satisfying immediate wants
of benefciaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
THE OYSTER FIGHT.
Fierce Battle Between Dredgers and a
Steamer.

EAsToN, Nd, Dec. "a.
fierce battle took place in Popular Island
Narrows Tuesday night between a feet of
eight dredge boats and one of the oyster
police steamers, probably Capt Griffith's
boat, the Gov. Thomas. The steamer came
out OF the Nerrows about L o'clock at night,
found dredgers at work and attempted to ar
rest them. They resisted and opened fire on
the steamer. The fire was returned at first
with small arms. A fierce fusilade was kept
up for some time. The dredgers made it hot
for the steamer until her captain opened
upon them with his cannon. This silenced
their fire and put them to fight. They
started off down the bay, hurried by the
steamer firing cannon shot at them, and
passed out of sight of the spectators ON the
shore, many of whom had been aroused from
sleep by the noise of battle. The witnesses
of the fight from the shore could not tell what
damage was done to either side, but the firing
was so fast and furious and lasted so long
that they think that some must have been
killed or wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
Kicked Into the Street.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 2

MILWAEKEE, Dec. II.
Among President Cleveland's appoint
ments before the meeting of Congress was
that of DR.. DR.. Everhard as postmaster q,
Ripon. The appointee received his com.
mission, but failed to qualify before Congress
convened. This morning DIR. Everhard ap-
peared at the Office, presented his commission
and discharge papers of the old postmaster
and demanded that the Office be turned over
to him. His demand Was ignored and he vaa
kicked into the street by the present incum-
bent of the Office who has held the position
for the past four years. An United States
marshal has been telegraphed for and he will
20 to Ripon this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
TOTALLY DEMOLISHED.
A Tale of a Complete Wreck in Colon
HarbOr By the Captain of the Unfortu.
nate Bark.
New York. Dec "a

New YORK. Dec. "a.
Capt Peter Nodefeld and crew of the
Swedish barkentine, Kaman, which was de-
stroyed in the harbor of Colon during the
storm of December Sd, arrived in this city to-
day by the Pacific mail steamer City of Para
To reporter Capt. Nodefeld told the follow
iag story: 1--WE arrived at Colon Nov. 26
with a cargo of about 400 tons of coal. We
had with the assistance of lighter discharged
about 40 tons on the afternoon of Dec. 2,
when the wind began to blow from the south
west and heavy swell from the sea set in
and compelled the lighter to leave the ship
and seek shelter nearer the shore. The wind
at o'clock had shifted to the northwest and
the rain fell in torrents. The sea became
angrier and angrier every moment. Finding
the ship was beginning to drift we threw out
the second anchor. This did not hold US and
30 at o'clock we let 60 our third anchor.
We paid out all the chain we dared, but as
vessel was loaded with explosives lying
at anchor just at our stern we had to be care
full. By 10 0'lock the sea broke over our
ship, mountains of water tumbled over us and
for awhile it didn't look as though we would
keep ahoat till morning. When daylight
came l climed up into the rigging. The sea
was covered with wrecks.
Six vessels were going to pieces on the
reefs. just beyond the bar l saw vessel
bottom upwards with number of men cling
ing to it. Concluding that we were going to
sink we put up signals of distress. In the
afternoon we saw three masted American
schooner drifting directly toward our ship.
Seeing that a collision was inevitable we re-
solved to set sail and run the ship ashore.
We struck the reef and cut the rigging over
board. The American schooner Veteran
drifted against our ship and part of her rig
ging fell over upon our decks. sent one of
our men ashore with a line. The crowd re-
ceived him. We then took our long boats
and went asore. Twenty-Five vessels and 60
lives were lost in that storm. Our own ves-
sci was total wreck. She was owned by C.
Sylvan of Helsingborg, Sweden"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
GARDINER
Three horses have broken through the ice
in the vicinity of this city, while scraping, 90

Three horses have broken through the ice
in the vicinity of this city, while scraping, 90
far this season.
Arthur Abbott, . seven years old son of
Mrs. b. b. Abbott of Pittston, received q Sc
we're blow in the eye from q piece of steel
with which he was playing, yesterday. There
is great danger of his loosing the sight of his
eye. Dr. Strout attended him.
That aged chestnut, "Uncle Toms Cabin"
IL billed for johnson Hall. Dec. 2Sth. The
play Is put on by strong company.
Two Richmond men went to Jail yesterday
for drunkenness.
The Coliseum will be opened for skating
to-day. Good music will be in attendance.
Capt. VIM. II Henderson, whose VESSEL was
so badly injured in gate some time ago, has
arrived home.
The Morses, owners of the Morse line Of
tow boats, have purchased a number Of old
schooners and will fit them up a. barges to
carry coal and ice between the Kennebec and
Philadelphia. Morses' tugs havn't found
enough to do the past season, but another
year they will probably be well employed,
towing the hsrges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
POST.OFFICE WORK
In New York Greatly Increased Over
Previous Holidays.

New YORK, Dec. "a.
The work of the postotice clerks and letter
carriers, always heavy during the holiday
season, shows up to this date large increase
over that of the day of previous years. From
r. M. on the 23d, to l p. NJ. on the oath.
there were despatched from the general post
office to uptown branches tor delivery there,
322 pouches of letters and 42S sacks Of other
mail matter, largely composed of Christmas
gifts. During the same time there were re-
ceived at the general postoffice from uptown
branches 376 pouches Of letters and 49l sacks
Of other matter. Besides these, 5646 sacks
OF packages of various kinds were dispatched
from the general postoffice to other postofiices
throughout the country, besides much more
than the usual number of letters. There has
been falling of of Christmas cards, a fact
which indicates an increased ability on the
part of the general public to send their holi-
day remembrances in more substantial form
than ornamental pastebosrd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
70 the proposed monument in New York TO
the memory Of Gen. Grant:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22. 1888

ASHiNGION, Oec. -, 1885.
Dear Mr.. Minister.-It gives me great
pleasure to acknowledge your excellencie's
note OF the 2lst inst accompanied BY . check
Tor $500, in aid of the completion of the
monument proposed to be erected in New
FORK to the memory of Gen. Grant Let me,
Tor myself and for all my countrymen, and
not in merely formal way. but with much
feeling. express to you their gratitude in this
evidence of widespread human sympathy for
the American people, in aiding them t, per-
petuate the memory of one who was their
chieftain in military and civil government. |
Deg you to convey to the illustrious Viceroy
LIE An the expression of nv high apprecis-
ton OF his gift of $500, and accept my equal
thanks for your contribution of 5000. The
total sum shall be transmitted to the custc-
dams of the fund in New York with a COPY
OF your letter. And with renewed acknowl-
edgements of your proof of sympathy and
friendship to the people of the United States,
and one of their most heroic representatives,
am, my dear Mr.. Minister,
Very sincerely yours.
T. F. BAYARD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25

Edward Shepherd.of Harrisburg. ILL.,, says:
"Having received so much benefit from Elec-
trio Bitters, feel it my duty to let suffering
humanity know it. Have had a running sore
on my leg for eight years; my doctors told
me woald have to have the bone scraped or
leg amputated. l used, instead three bottles
of Electric Btters and seven boxes Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, and my leg is now sound and
we'll"
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents a bot
tie, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 25c per
box BY Deyine & Coughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
A POstoffice Burelarized by Three Men
and $500 Worth OF Property Taken.

CHICAGO, Dec. "a
Three burglars entered the residence of
VIM Cronin this afternoon at Mt. Forest,
near this city, and tying and gagging Cronin
and his assistant rified the postoffice and
and Cronin's residence of $500 worth of
property. They then took the postmaster's
horse and buggy and, cutting the telegraph
wires to the city, drove off leisurely. The
police intercepted them on the outskirts Of
the city and fired several shots at them, but
the men escaped with the monev and stamps.
One arrest has been made on suspicion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
An Imports MT Discovery.

The most important Discovery IL that which
brings the most good to the greatest number.
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs, and Colds, will preserve the health
end save life, and is a priceless boon to the
afflicted. Not only does it positively cure
Consumption, but Coughs, Colds. Bronchitis,
Asthma, Hoarseness, and all affections OF
the Throat, Chest, and Lungs, yield at once
to its wonderful curative powers. II you
doubt this, get Trial Bottle Free, at Devine
G Coughlins Drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
POstmasters' Convention.

CHICAGO, Dec. "a.
Preparations for the National Convention
of Sd and 4th class postmasters in this city
Feb. 10, 1886. are almost complete. The
organizers are out in an elaborate circular
today in which the importance of the con-
vention is urged and the needs of the post
masters outlined A claim will be urged upon
Congress to pay rent, fuel and lights for Sd
and 4th class postmasters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
A spunky Official.

BosTOS, Dec. "a.
N. W. Bingham, special agent of the treas
ury has written letter to Supervising Agent
Martin, declining to resign as requested by
the latter. His grounds for declining are that
his Office is in no sense political or partisan,
and that his long term Of faithful service and
freedom from active political paftisanship
will entitle him to still continue to hl his
present position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
THE WEIGH HORROR.
Seventv.Five Dead Bodies Taken From
the Pit-A Body of Men Searching For
More.
LONDON. Dec %

LONDON, Dec, q.
A dispatch from Point of Pridd. Wales,
Thursday morning, says that seventy five
corpses have been recovered from Fernaldi
pit where the explosion occurred, Wednesday,
and it is feared others are buried in the de-
bris.
The scenes in the vicinity of the mine are
pitiful. At daybreak, Thursday morning, a
fresh body of men began exploring the pile
and are working manfully in attempts to dis
cover bodies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
Damage to a Postal Car by Fire.

BRIDGEPORT, Ct, Dec. "a,
Fire was discovered in the postal car at
tached to the Boston express due here from
New York at 10 80 this forenoon, just before
reaching this city. Several buckets of water
were procured from the engine tender and the
flames were extinguished. A number of sacks
containing packages and papers were damag-
ed, but to what extent could not be ascer-
tanned. The fires originated from sacks being
placed too near the heater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25

In order to cook your hare, you must al
WAYS first catch it
1t is much easier to catch . cold than to
catch hare.
To get rid of cold, always use Red Star
Cough Cure.
To get Red Star Cough Cure, only requires
twenty-five cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
Lost in the Woods.

KINGFIELD, Dec. "a.
Last Monday morning man started out
cunning from the Cleaves place in Jerusa-
lem. He carried a small luncheon with him,
and said he would return the same day. Night,
morning and noon passed and still he did not
return, when a search party was organized to
find him. 1t is supposed that in his wander
ings in the fores: he became lost and was
unable to find his way out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
Tragic Death OF an Old Man.

LEWISTON, Dec. 90.
This morning fire was discovered in the ell
of a dwelling on Park street. The only oc-
cupant was Francis Quinn, an old man claim
ing to be over 100 years old, but probably
.ome wears less. He was sutfocated before
the fire was discovered. Probably the hre
was set to his mattress by spark from the
stove or his pipe. The loss on the building,
which was owned by ]. McGillcudy. is very
small
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25

Remember that a neglected cough may
lead to consumption, and for that reason use
DIR. Seth Arnold's Cough Killer, the great
potent remedy for all lung diseases, and you
will at once obtain relief For sale by all
druggists. Price, 25c soc. and 81 90 per
bottle. Larger bottles are the cheapest.
Costiveness certainly cured by DIR. Seth
Arnold's Vegetable Pills. 25c a box.
dec22d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
4. Offer to Settle With Their Creditors.
BrDDEFoRD, Dec. "a.

BIDDEFORD, Dec. zf
Joseph Hobson & Sons, the largest lumber
dealers here, who shut down their mills re-
Gently, offer to settle with their creditors for
the full amount, payable in one, two, three,
four and Eve years. DR.. Hasting of Fryeburg,
and three other creditors have put $4,000
attachment on the property. The result will
be the bankruptcy of the firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25

WILL You SUFFER with Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint? Sbilohs vitalizer is
guaranteed to cure you. Sold by Bowditch,
Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25

Be sure that you ask for Colgan's TaHy
Tolu, as number of limitations have sprung
up since it has become so popular. II re-
lieves indigestion. dec2l-dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25

ROCHESTER,, Dec. "a.
Burglars entered the Worcester & Nashua
r. X. station at this place last night. The
ticket case was broken open. A pedler's pack
was also stolen from the platform. No clue
to the perpetrators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25

Mrs. Henderson, MeW York City, rrites;
al had not slept for forty-eght hours; was
coughing all the time. My brother bought
l0-cent bottle of Adamsons Botanic Cough
Balsam, and the first dose broke the cough,
and | was better at once. After using one
75-cent bottle was cured. l have no hesi-
tation in recommending it,"
decl5 d&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
Shot by a Policeman.

NEWARK, Dec. "a.
BARLEY Rice, would be-thief, was shot
dead tonight by Policeman August Baumer,
while trying to escape arrest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25

A Stitch in time saves nine and u bottle OF
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
6t&wwu
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As Strange as Fiction
AND
As True as Gospel.
East stoughton, Mass, Nov. %, 1885.
To the FLOWER MEDICINE 90.

To the FLOWER MEDICINE 90.
Dear Sirs:-
With great pleasure l send
you a few lines telling you of
fhe wonderful cure your
LIVER AND STOMACH SAN
ATIVE has done for me. I
have been trying about every
thing on the market, BESIDES
TWENTY DIFF fERENT DOC.
TORS, and found nothing to
help me permanently. 1 some
times felt better for a short
time, but would then go down
again. l have had the DYS-
PEPSIA and NERVOUS PROS
TRATI0N IN THE WORST
FORMS, but to-day 1 call my
self well, and all the result OF
taking your medicine. 1 gen.
orally had a bilious attack about
once in two weeks, and now I
have not had one since / COM
menced taking your Sanative,
and that was months ago. I
CALL 1T THE BEST MEDI-
CINE ON THE CONTINENT,
and l ought to be a good judge
by this time. | am now So
years old, am doing my work,
and feel like a new being.
With best wishes for your
success, for you are doing a
great work for suffering hu.
manity, | remain your sincere
and grateful friend,
MRS. THOMAS TRIPP,
spr29d&wly-nr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
FROM PORTLAND.
The Way Inhuman Parents in Portland
Obtain Their Liquor.

PORTLAND, Dec. 90.
During the cold snap of last week three
gentlemen standing near the Falmouth
Hotel, were approached by boy apparently
five or SIX years of age who was crying Bit
terly. He was very thinly clad and without
shoes or stocking. They did what they could
for him, buying him a good pair of boots
Monday, the same boy was found on the
streets clad only in thin pair of summer
knee pants and thin coat, not boasting even
of shirt. He was taken in charge by be-
nevolent merchant, Mr.. Howea, who clothed
and fed the child and went with him to his
home in one of the poorest parts of the city
The boys new found friend being informed
bv the residents of that locality that before
morning the clothes would find their way to
pawn shop in the neighborhood took the
child to the residence of Rt. Rev. Bishop
Healey, where he was received by Rev.
Father Linnehan. who promised to keep him
until place could be found for him. 1t is
reported that the child has been made to go
out on the street thinly clad in order to excite
the sympathy of the charitable, and that the
garments given to him were regularly pawned
to obtain money with which to buy rum for
his parents. 1t is said that this case is not
the only one of the kind, but that other pa
rents are kept IN habitual drunkenness through
similar methods. In the neighborhood an
aged and presumably insane woman is living
in three small rooms or closets in great des
ttution and filth, despite the fact that she is
supposed to be worth q considerable prop
erty. An attempt will probably be made to
improve the moral atmosphere Of that local
ity.
Hugh Thompson Caught In Mexico.
Hugh Thompson, the young man who de-
faulted from the Grand Trunk railway to the
amount of about $250O several months ago,
has been arrested. Marshal Andrews of Port
land, this morning, received letter from
Louis Coribalai, inspector general of Mexico.
stating that Thompson was under arrest there.
The Guarantee Company Of Montreal, who
were Thompson's bondsmen, and the Grand
Trunk Company, will take measures to have
him brought back to Portland. Thompson
lost large amount of money on the last
presidential election, and being the paymas-
ter's clerk in the Grand Trunk office at Port
land, took the money and cleared out
Strikers COncede.
The striking naiers of d. White Sons,
brush makers, went back to work today at
the terms offered by the firm.
steamer Sailed.
Steamer Sarmatian of the Allan line, sailed
from Portland for Liverpool this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25

GROUP, wHOOPING COUGH and Bron-
chitis Immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure.
Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25

Know tbyself by reading the "Science Of
Life" the best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-aged men.
msy7d&w1y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25

Beware of Frauds.-Be sure you get the
genrine DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil. II cures
Colds, Group, Asthma, Deafness ard Rheu-
matism. dec22d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25

For lame back, side or chest, use Shiloh's
Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. Sold by
Bowditch. Webster G. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25

THAT HACKING COUGH can be 90
quickly cured by Shilohs Cure. We guar
antee it. Sold by Bowditcb, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-25
WASHINGTON NEWS.

Diplematic Dispatches Sent to Congress
History of the Slave Movement in
Brazil-Feelius of the German Govern.
nent Towards the United States-e5OO
For the Grant Monument Fond.