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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
Tramps Kill two Men for Refusing to
Tell Where Their Money was Secreted.

HAzLEroS, Pa, Oct. Is.
Between and 8 last night q terrible trag.
edy was committed At Syberville, q small
village nine miles from here. Four tramps
entered q small house some distance back
from the main road in which lived two bach
ellar brothers, John and William Kester,
aged respectively so and "a, and demanded q
large sum of money, which was known to be
secfeted about the house. The Kesters re.
fused to reveal where their money vas hid.
den. The tramps then bound them both
hand and foot and beat their brains out with
heavy club. After committing the murder
they hed and have not yet been arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
AND COMMERCIAL.
New York stock Market.
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. Oct. 10.
FLOUR-dull.
wHEAT-lower; No.a Chicago Spring, s4isso;
Oct. 5s1 a s81
CORN easy at 42l.
OATs-hrm Isl.
RYE-steady; 81
BARLEY-hrm So.
PORK - at y 40 q $50.
LARD - at 02A q 6 OS.
BULK MEAT-shoulders, 3 rs: Short rib, 9 30;
Short clear. 70
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
The Heads Still Drop.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.
The following postmasters have been ap-
pointed for Maine offices today:
At Milford-Wm. A. Tozier, in place of
Albert Gerrsh, resigned.
At So. Etna-Mrs. Ellen Kelley, in place
of +. A. King, removed.
At East Dxmont-Amos G. Stevens, in
place of Mr.. Whitney, removed.
AT Garland-Jos. T. Knight, in place of
B. II. Oak, resigned.
At Hancock-Alpheus S. Wooster, in place
of A. B. Crabtree, resigned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
SPARKS.

Friday night Jas. Flaherty and Jas. Sheri-
dan, trackmen, working on the Reading rail
road, were struck by passenger train. Sher-
idan was instantly killed and Flaherty fatally
injured
Danziger Bros. of New Orleans, have as
signed. The assets are Sl30,000 and liabli-
ties 1925, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
Failure of a BOycOtting Attempt.

CORK, Oct. lG,
The attempt to boycott the Cork Steamship
Co. by cattle dealers has failed. The Cattle
Dealers Association has resumed shipping
of cattle by the packets of that company.
The failure of the attempt to boycott the
Cork Steamship Co. by the cattle dealers has
spurred the loyalists to increased energy in
their fight against the nationaists and they
intend to contest every parliamentry seat in
Ireland at the coming election so to give the
Parnelites greater trouble and expense in
electing their candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
Brings Suit for 100000.

BosroS, Oct. l6.
The trouble between Frederick T. Fuller
and Alanson w. Beard, chairman of the re-
publican State committee. has taken legal
shape, and the assaulted reporter today began
suit against Beard in an action of tort, claim:
ing $4,000 damages. An attachment has
been made on the defendants property, the
writ being returnable the first Monday in
November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
Gasoline Explosion.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. l6.
man named w. II. Clark, with his son,
was filling and lighting gosoline street lamps
from cans in wagon, last evening. One
can exploded and burned up the horse and
wagon. Clark was thrown out of the wagon
by the explosion and seriously burned and his
son was badly If not fatally burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
Political Prisoners.

CRY OF MEXICO, Oct. l6
The President has granted full pardon to
all political prisoners except Editor Chivarel
of the Monitor, and Editor GARLIC of the
Csrreo De Lunes. The prisoners pardoned
include . number of newspaper editors and
students. Gonzalez newspapers are now cor
daily supporting the administration, and the
hopes of the church party that the liberal
party would 90 to pieces are not to be realized
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
The Fihy.Two Ton Gun successfully y
Cast.

BOSTON, OCT. 10.
At the South Boston Iron Works this af-
ternoon, So inch breech loading cannon
for the government, was cast in the presence
of a large number of army and navy officers.
The casting is believed to have been . sue
cess but, while the molten iron was pouring
into the mould something like an explosion
occurred, which, while not doing any exter-
nal or apparent damage may have caused in
ternal defect. The casting 10 in such . con-
dition At present, however, as to indicate if
anything went wrong the injury will be very
slight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
Carninal Ncwman's Views.

LONDON, Oct. l6.
Cardinal Newman in an address today said
that the Protestant church of England was
great bulwark of this county against atheism.
He said he wished all success to those de-
Tending the church and that he and his friends
would join in defending it. Cardinal New
mans views are important in connection
with the forthcoming election for members
of Parliament and will be likely to influence
many voters in favor of the conservative can
didstes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
Fourth Day of the SasadahOc County
Fair.

BRUNSWICK, Oct. l6.
The fourth day of the Sagadahoc County
Fair passed of finely. The weather was de-
lightful. There was a large attendance at
the races this afternoon. The three minute
class was won by Tommy B.. owned by Geo
II. Brown, Bath, time 2.5ls. Annie NJ
owned by J. E. Brooks. Lewiston, won in
the 2.3S class, time '2.3S4. There will be
some fine races tomorrow afternoon, come
of the best horses IN the state having been
entered. The receipts for the first two days
were small owing to the bad weather, but
with good attendance tomorrow the total
receipts will exceed 50 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
A Police Raid.

DETROIT, Mich, Oct. 16.
A desperate fight occurred at the Arctic
restaurant, thieves resort, last night be-
tween the police force and gang of borglars
whom they we're rxiding Revolvers were
freely used, and one of the burglars was sho,
dead, and q woman belonging to the house
wounded. Several arrests we're made and
large amount of stolen property recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
To COnvaIescents,

After a severe attack of disease, it does
not matter Of what type, the constitution is
left in an enfeebled and enervated condition.
THE PATIENT FEELS DE-
PRESSED AND LANGUID.
The least attempt at exercise tires him and
produces unaccustomed pains and aches
TIE REASON for this is that the
tissues-the muscles-have been wasted by
disease. The glands and organs have be
come weakened from disease and medication
The stomach is not in condition to assimi-
late the food that the system requires to build
itup.
WHAT IS NEEDED at this time is
reliable stomach and system tonic. Years
of experience, and hundreds of thousands of
cases, have demonstrated that no remedy
known to medical science equals DIR. IL.
&. FLOWERS LIVER AND
STOMACH SANATIVE as a tonic at
such times.
1t invigorates and TONES UP TIL
STOMACH, enabling it to perform its
important part in the process of digestion it
corrects and regulates the action of the liver
at a time when it is so apt to be deranged; it
quckens the secreting power of the kidneys,
enabling them to eliminate the poisons and
waste matter from the system, and lastly 1T
ACTS AS A GENERAL TONIC,
GIVINGlNEW LIFE AND VIGOK
TO THE TIRED BODY AND
BRAIN.
sTThere Is no other medici ne on
earth that combines all these vaiua-
BILE qualities.
The testimony of thousands is. that latter
taking your Sanative for short time | feel
like new person." and but very recently
we are in receipt of large number of letters
from grateful friends who, after speaking of
late illness, say they "NEVER
FOUND A TONIC SO VALUA-
BLEIN lCONVALESCENCE As
YOUR LIVER AND STOMACH
SANATIVE, AND TRUST THAT
SOON EVERY SUFFERER MAY
KNOW OF ITS WONDERFUL
Virtues"
This medicine is prepared by the Flower
Medicine Co.. Boston, and is kept for sale by
all druggists.
sSValusble pamphlet sent free on ap-
apr2sd&wly-nr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
Store Broken Into.

MACHIAs. Oct. Is.
w. X Pennelrs store in Jonesport was
broken into Tuesday night and S2S stolen
A suspected party has been arrested and
lodged in Machias Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
Dynamite Explosion.

LEGHoRN, Oct. l6
Gendarmes barracks in this city was badly
wrecked today by an explosion, caused by an
Internal machine loaded with dynamite which
had been concealed in the building. Fortu-
nately no one was injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
Small Pox Report.

MONTREAL, Oct. 16.
The official returns At the health Office to-
day show 43 deaths from small pox in the
city, yesterday, three in St. Gabriel, two in
St. Henri, two in Cote st. Louis, two in St.
Jean Baptists Village and one in St.
Cueasgonde, total Of 50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
Committed to Jail.

SPRINGYIELD, Mass. Oct. 16,
Alonzo Payne was today held in 5000
bonds for poisoning Sanford Marsh's cattle
1t Montague In default vas committed 70
iail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
THE TURF.
The Races at Mystic PaTk-The Stallion
A. e. Dewey Drops Dead.
BOsTON. Oct. I6.

BosToN, Oct. l6.
At Mystic Park today the unfinished 2.23
race of yesterday was won by Kitefoot after
a hard tussel with Geo. A. The following
are the summaries:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
Call Extended.

PORTLAND, Oct. l6.
The Free Street Baptist church has extend
ed call to the pastorate to Rev. Albert T.
Dunn of Dorchester, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
Farmers and Mechanics Fair in Booth
bay.

BooTHBAY, Oct. 10.
The Boothbay Farmers and Mechanics
Club closed their sixth annual fair, to-day.
Much interest was shown in the display and
the attendance was not such - it would have
been had the weather been good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17

War Department,
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
washington, ID. c., Oct. III A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States,
iair weather; nearly stationary temperature !;
variable winds; generally from southeast to
southwest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
MAINE DISPATCHES.
MAINE PEDAGOGICAL. st,CIrrv

An Interesting Session at WaterviIIe-
Papers Read by c. r. Warren OF Far.
mington and Others-Spirited Discus.
sions on Various Branches of study.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
new York Money Market.
RpentnD Report.

NEW YORK, Oct. l6.
Money cay between from n az aud closed at
Prime Mercantile paper, "a 8. Exchange steady
s3 for long, and So for short Governments steady
Closing bids:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17

The stallion A c. Dewey started in the
free for all race and just as he was about to
reach the wire at the conclusion of the first
heat, fell dead upon the track, having either
burst blood vessel or died from congestion
of the heart. The stallion was owned by
Slaughter, O'Connor & Co., of Dallas, Tex,
and they had refused $1,000 for him. He
had trotting record of 2.40 and a pacing
record of 2.35.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
BY GRAPH,
WEATHER REPORT.
War Department

Indications for the Next "a Hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
Railroad Officials on Tour of Inspec.
ton.

FARMINGToN, Oct. l6.
The president, general manager and direc-
tors of the Maine Central railroad were here
to-day on tour of inspection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17

In the free for all pacing race three heats
were trotted when darkness caused post
pOnpment of tho raca
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17

After severe attack of disease, it does
not matter Of what type, the constitution is
left in an enfeebled and enervated condition
THE PATIENT FEELS DE-
PRESSED AND LANGUID.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-16
pissatl,fied with ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 16 The appoint
ment of Joseph NJ. Poe as appraiser Of Gus
toms at Cleveland, causes some dissatisfac
ton among the Democrats of the district
Congressman Foran has autographed the
president protesting against the selection
and requesting that Mr. Poe's commission
be withheld until the people of Cleveland
may have an opportunity TO be heard from.
Mr.. Foran claims to be actuated only by a
desire to see a fit man appointed.
WASHINGTON CITY, May GA protest
has been received here against the appoint
ment lately made by the president of c. L.
Williams as marshal for the southern dis
trict Of Iowa The protest is signed by B.
T. Frederick and J. B. Weaver, and objects
to the nominee because he is unknown
to the people of Iowa "and his Endorsement
for the said position with the exception of a
few neighbors residents Of his own town is
confined to citizens of New York, Massa-
chusetts and Missouri He is not the choice
of the people of said district nor of the state,
and was not presented by the delegation
nor was his candidacy known to U.S." They
ask the revocation Of the appointment. and
that Edward Campbell, Jr., of Fairfield, be
appointed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-16
Lots Of People Say,
MY
BACK
4
Here is Solid
A L TESTIMONY
Hard Working Men.
Machiuist and Builder.

Machinist and Builder.
II have been troubled years with kidney and
bladder difficulty. After using four bottles of
HUNTS Kidney and Liverl REMEDY have been
completely cured. William C. Clark Mason and
Builder, Auburn, NY.
- "Health is better than wealth."
Machinist.
Mr.. George Karg, Machinist, 1888 Ridge Ave,
Philadelphia. Pa SAYS My disease started when
was quite young lad by having weak Kidneys
have used just six bottles of HUNTS Kidney and
Liverl REMEDY, and solemnly proclaim, L reel
like new man.
GOOD counsel has no price, obey it."
Mechanic.
Mr.. Henry Williams, Mechanic, East Bridge
port, Conn, says:-"About two months ago l
caught heavy cold, which settled in my kidneys.
got bottle of HUNTS kidney and Liverl
REMEDY and with the first dose began to getwell."
Light suppers makes long lives" .
Railroad Man.
Frank B. Lee, office N. Y. c. & II. r. r. Little
Falls, N. Y, June 8, 1888, says: MY father, 62
years old, had severe kidney and bladder disease
weakness was so great he was obliged to wear a
rubber bag. Twelve bottles of HUNTS Kidney
REMEDY completely cured him, and we consider II
remarkable. We cheerfully recommend it."
"Deeds are better than words.' .
HUNT's kidney and Liverl REMEDY has stood
the test Of time. 1t has been before the public for
twenty years, and has cured every year thousands
Of people suffering from various diseases of the
Kidneys and Liver, and kindred disorders, who had
failed to get relief from doctors and who expected
never to be cured. thousands Of testimonials
from such persons attest its value. Send for book.
50 "Alls we'll that ends we'll" Sc
Sold by all druggists. Price S1.25.
I1E
C. N. CRITTENT0N, General Agent, N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-16
Illinois Sunday School People.

ALTON, Ills, May l6-The audience al
the state Sunday school convent on Thurs.
day was the largest of the convention, and
it was found necessary to organize an over
flow meeting. B. F. Jacobs, of Chicago,
spoke on the topic Feeding Upon Christ in
the Word" The resignation of E. d. Dun,
ham, treasurer, was received and accepted
An executive committee was then chosen,
with b. F. Jacobs as chairman. After
considerable discussion it was de-
cided to leave the location of the next meet
ing to the executive committee. Following
are the officers elected: Treasurer, A. s.
Kean, Chicago; executive committee, B. F.
Jacobs, C. w. Jerome, William Tracy, ].
r. Mason, Z. d. Durham, J. H. Perrin, C.
NJ. Morton, II. L. Lay, R c. Willis, R
Hare, William Reynolds, and the president
and treasurer were added to the committee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-16
Typhoid Fever.

Lam sixty seven years old, and have lived in
this (HalD county all my life. Up TO twenty
eight years ago was regarded the strongest
man in the Observation-Disclosures most robust in
health. In November, 1856, | had long and
serious spell of typhoid fever. ltleft me emacia
ted and cripple in my right leg. AT times that
limb was swollen an enormous size, being twice
as large as its natural condition, and infiamed
and angry in appearance. From my knee down
small sores came, and at the ankle large ulcer
came, which discharged poisonous matter. My
whole system became infected. The doctors
would patch me up for awhile, but the ulcers
would never heal. The mercury and potash with
which they dosed me brought on rheumatism and
dyspepsia. l was an object Of pity to all my
friends. Some thought that The only hope to save
life amputation. | continued TO grow worse
and for three years have not worn a shoe. Hope
had almost left me. Swift's Specific was sug-
gested, and | commenced its use at once. From
the very first began 10 feel better have taken
thrty-siX bottles, and the shadows which had
darkened my life for twenty-eight years have all
been dissipated The effect of the medicine has
been wonderful indeed To-day am able to at
tend 10 all my farming interests, and walk from
one 10 five miles per day. | am satisfied that the
disease is entirely broken up, and henCetorth
am to be free from those terrible apprehcnsions
and suffering which formerly made my life r1ser-
able Swift's Specific has done more for me in
one year than all the drug store medicine pre-
scribed by physicians did in twenty eight years.
and most cheerfully bear this testimony of lis
merits WIN II. REED.
Hall County, Ga, Feb. IS, 1885.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-16
A YOUNG MANS CRIME
Finds HiIn Out After Twelve Years of
Straight Dealing.

Finds HiIa Out After Twelve Years of
Straight Dealing.
MINNEAPOLIS Mimi, May l6-E. W.
Goddard, a partner in gentlemen's fur
nishing goods firm iii this city, has been ar
rested for embeRling SIS 900 twelve
years ago, when in the en-
ploy of Austin, Corbit & Co, New
York bankers. He was then but II
years old. In 1874 Z G. Barnby met God
dard in New York. befoIe the embezzlement
was known, and took him to Memphis,
where he gave him employ ment in his store
In 1878, when the yellow fever was raging
Goddard stuck to his post and refused to
close the store. He was rapidly advanced,
and when Barnby, a year later, started
in business in this city, he made
the young clerk a partner. For years
he has had control Of Mr.. Barnby's
business, and never violated the confidence
imposed in him. Recently a man who was
employed in the New York banking house
when the embeZzlement occurred was
relating the facts in a Minneapolis Office and
showed Goddard's portrait 1t was recog-
nizsl by a man present, who told where the
original coald be found. Detectives were
notified AMI Goddard was arrested. He
started for New York with a detective
without Iequisition.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-16
RIEL'S LOSSES AT BAToUcHE.
Mounted Police Attacked-Half- Breeds
Surrendering.

Mounted Police Attacked-Half-B Breed
Surrendering.
BAToUCHE, May l6.-Father Moulin,
parish priest, was asked Thursday as to the
losses Of tie rebels in the fighting at
Batouche. He gave them as fifty killed
and 173 wounded His statement may be
relied upon as accurate
WINNIPEG, Man, May 16-A dispatch
from Battleford, dated Thursday, says: A
party of seven mounted police patrolling
about noon to-day, near the entrance to the
Eagle hills, ten miles from here, were sur.
prised by large band of mounted Indians,
and fired on. Constable Elliott was instantly
killed, dropping out of his saddle, and Con
stable Spencer was wounded in the body.
but succeeded in riding away.
Elliott, who was killed, was an English
man, son Of British officer. Spencer suf-
fered fesh-wound through the thigh
Many half-breeds are arriving at Gen.
Middleton's camp and surrendering in large
numbers. They all say they were forced
into rebellion. Charles Nolin is blamed by
all as the instigator Of the half breeds and
Monkman as the instigator among the In
dams
Forty bodies of rebels have been found on
tho field, fifteen of which are Indians.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-16

ATLANTA, Ca, May l6.-About $50 PEG
pie on Sunday school excursion to Tallu.
lah Falls, Thursday, were poisoned by eat
ing ice-cream prepared for the party The
cream had been prepared the day before and
allowed to stand over night in coolers
Lemons were used to flavor it, and it is sup
posed that the acid caused poisonous ingre-
dients in the cream. None of the victim,
are in danger, and all are doing we'll The
physicians do not expect that there will b
any fatal cases. The affair created great
excitement, but has been exaggerated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-16
From the Iissecting Room,

Having taken Swifts Specific for blood poison
contracted at medical college at a dissection.
after my parents had spent hundreds OF dollars
for treatment. Ny arm was swollen to twice its
natural size, and as nothing helped me was de-
spairng Of ever being cured. But hearing of the
s s. s, bought bottle little thinking | would
derive any benefit from it. Ibegan .aking il regu-
larry, and soon the swelling began to go down and
the arm ceased to pain me. l continued its use,
and after taking eight bottles was thoroughly
cured. AUGUSTUS wendell, Newark, N. J.
Send for book on Blood and Skin diseases. II is
mailed free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta Ga.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-16
Gen. Grants Condition.

New York, May 16-Dr. Douglas says
that Gen Grants increased pain is due more
to neuralgia induced by bad weather than
to the progress of his disease The general
was easier Thursday evening
Shortly after IL o'clock Thursday night
Gen. Grant was asleep. DR.. Douglas re-
manned all night and when he left the house
at $3.50 in the morning he said the genera
had had a good average nights rest, he had
suffered little or no pain during the night
and the swelling at the angle of the jaw had
SuhSitia1
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-16

Dr. Prices Special flavoring Extracts
Vanilla, Lemon, Orange, Rose, Nectarine,
Almond, etc-for flavoring Ice Cream,
Cakes and Pastry. By new process,
DR.. Price extracts from the true select
Fruits and Anomalies each characteristic
flavor, and produces iavorings of rare
excellence-of great strength and perfect
purity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-16

Music hath charms to soothe the savage
breast. This does not REFER however, to
that particular sort of music that rouses
us from our beds at night, to wit the
cries of children suffering from a sudden
attack of cramp collie, pain in the stom>
ach or bowels. Such an emergency is
safely provided against if Mishler's Herb
Bitters is kept in the house 1t is an in
valuable remedy for such complaints.