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Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
THE GRAVE ROBBERS.
sixty Chinese Bodies Discovered Being
Prepared f"r Shipment-t:'eat Excite-
mea, Among the iii1eMs Of San Fran.
CISCO.
SAN FKASc,sco. Sent. IS.

NAN rkANCiSCo, sept. 10.
The discovery, Tuesday afternoon, 81 the
HORRIBLE practice of the Chinese Ia prcrar-
ing the bones of their deed fellow country
men for shipment t. China. which has b. en-
carried on under the very nose of The city au-
thorities, has created deep and intense ex-
ciiement
The knowl dge that sSch mass Of putre-
faction was lying exposed in the very heart
of The cit,, While At the same time the drain
age and sewers Of the city are known To be
in filthy condition, has created feeling Of
fear for the heath Of the city. After all the
boxes containing the remains of the dead
Cinnamon ~ete removed I, the morgue, the
coroner was interviewed in regard to the
matter lie stat a that when he arrived At
the cellar in which the bodies were stored
and IN which the putreded remains, which
had still to be boiled. were lying, he set to
wo,k {, break open the boxes.
There were some sixty boxes in all. Zach
box contained TIN case, in which, carefully
wrapped in oil cloths, were q number Of
human bones. The smaller bones and long
strips of kin were wrapped up in separate
parcels and placed within the larger ones.
On the outside of each box WAS = label bear
ing Chinese characters, giving the name of
the dead person within, so that the remains
could be identified by relatives in China.
After having opened several boxes. the cor
oner concluded to si,ze the whole lot and re-
move them to the morgue Express wagons
were called for the purpose While the
cases we're being placed in the wagons. some
Of them rolled of and fell To the paw, ment.
breaking open and exposing the conteus.
The crowd which had assembled up n learn
ing the cause of the excitement Jumped on
the bones and in their Indignation, trod them
under foot. The police quickly intrrposed
and the loading continued without further
interruption. The remains were removed to
the wagon. Most of the boxes containing
the remains were, on examination, found to
have come from the cities in the interior of
the state. The remains were shipped from
there to San Francisco in common tea boxes.
Those that came from the Interior are boiled
and prepared before shipment. 90 that no
odor is perc, ptible on the route. Only those
removed FROM San Francisco cemeteries have
flesh still on them. when brought for prepa-
ration to the cellar. II was the intention to
have shipped all those on the steamer City of
Pekin which sails saturday next. Ii il ru-
morrd that the Chinese six companies will
bring an action sg inst the coroner for the
removal or the boxes and remains.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
FROM WASHINGTON.
Report of Lieut.. Commander Nichols
Commissioner LOring's Accounts.

WAsHISGroN, Sept. l6.
Lieutenant Commander II. E. Nichols,
commanding U. S. steamer Pinta, in dis
patch to the navy department, dated Sitka,
Alaska, Aug. l3, reports that since July 2l
the ship had visited Howian, Wrangel, Shu-
kan, juneau and Killisnoo, making short
stops at each place, and during the summer
visited nearly all the principal villages in the
southeastern part of Alaska. 1t was est-
mated that 500 Indians had congregated at
juneau, having come from almost every viii
lage in south east Alaska. They worked in
mines and cutting wood, and many of them
had accumulated good deal of wealth which
they seemed to keep. Four of the miners,
who were taken by the Pinta in May to Chill
cott to go to the Yukon river, had returned
They reported that so far as they went they
had nothing to pay. The Junac river mines
(erroneously called Juna in previous reports }
had not turned out as expected, though few
miners are still at work. Some quartz MN
ing is going on at Silver bay, near Sitka
Many prospectors were out and the location
of new iedgs was constantly heard of, but it
seemed probable that few had any particular
value. There were no indications of trouble
betw cen the whites and Indians, and Com
mander Nichols does not think there will be
any unless brought on by an i'll advised ac
ton of the white men.
First COMPTROLLER Dunbam has furnished
transcript of the accounts of Geo. B. Loring
late commissioner of agriculture, to the So
licitor of tine treasury for the institution of a
suit for the recovery of about $40, 900 of gov
ernment funds alleged to have been illegally
expended by MIR. Lvring in the purchase of
seed ETC., for the department of agriculture.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
WASHINGTON AUTHORITIES
Make a Mistake in Removing Two Medi.
ical Examiners OF Pensions.

HARTFORD, Ct, Sept. Is.
Two of the three medical examiners Of
pensions for this district, which includes also
a part of Massachusetts,, were removed from
office about two weeks ago and ordered tC
give up their books and papers to the otheI
member of the board who was in Europe.
Consequently when the pensioners were re
ported for examination last Wednesday, az
directed from Washington, there was no one
authorized to examine them.
The chairman of the board returned from
Europe this week and at once resigned or
learning what changes had been made. The
two democrats, who had been appointed &c
other vacancies, have not yet received theil
official papers. As a consequence. the pen.
sioners who reported here today, from Mas.
sachusetts and Connecticut were also unable
to secure an examination. They have tc
bear the whole expense of their trip to thi.
city and much annoyance has been caused by
the changes made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17

Capt. Robert Center said tonight: Sir
Richard Sutton and Sir VIM. Levinge said
nothing during the race, but watched its
progress with interest. Beaver Webb and
Capt. Carter denounce the Puritan's action
in bearing down upon them as ''sharp prac-
tice,' and say it would not be permitted il
racing in English waters. They think she
tried to crowd them of their course. Tams,
of the regatta committee, and other prominent
yachtsmen, said today that it was folly
to talk about sharp practice. Capt Crocker
"bore away" because he had the windward
position.
There was great rejoicing at the rooms of
the New York Yacht Club tonight. When
each member as he entered, not feeling salts
fled until he shook every other member $
hand, l asked him what he thought of the
victory. The general expression was that
the English boat had been fairly beaten with
the wind and sea that gave her all the ad-
vantages che looked for and that were it not
for the miserable way in which the Puritan
was sailed she could easily have beaten the
Genesta by at least 10 minutes more than
the corrected time. The captain and owners
and others of the Puritan's peole left tonight
for Boston. The Genesta's people take the
defeat in good part
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
FROM FAIRFIELD.
Results of the Trial. Postponed from
Tuesday.

FAIRFIELD, Sept l6.
Tuesday's races at Fairfi Id closed We'd
nesday forenoon. In the three minute class,
the purse of 500 was divided; first, b.
Woodbury's Canariss; second. Mudgett
Bros. Nellie b.. F.; thi d s. A. Nye's Black
Dan; best time 2 Ala, In the two year old
stakes. 800 G IA Bailey withdrew. c. II.
Nelson's Wilkes won first money; no time
given. In the ~ cla-s the purse of $3.50
was divided as follows: First, H. M. Beams
McLain; cond, |. Z Woodbury's Mischiev-
Gus Jack: third, G.. II. Nelson's Jersey Lilly
best time, 35t The three year old purse
of s65 WAS divided As follows: First, Mel
sons Nelson; st cond, j. Lawrence; bes,
time 2.3l4.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
the immense throng; as we'll as the exhibition

the immense throng; as we'll as the exhibition
of Geo. W. Lee.
The progrs mme presented by the Paul
Boynton Aquatic Co. was perfectly marvel
Gus. The Programme con prised twenty dis
uhct features, under the supervision of s. c.
FREEMAN. Explosions. destruction of a
miniature hip, various p rformances upon a
raft. etc.. were novelties to assemble a multi
tude The torpedo service in naval warfare
was fully demonstrar, in the manner 10 " hich
the dummy TORPEDO was placed under the
English man of war Garnet in New York
hsrbor.
Chambers Portland Band and the Bangor
Band have been giving concerts during the
dav. Comfortable dsr cling has been going
on in the large pavilion. The regatta passed
OF very pleasantly to the management and
the people, and has been a grand success.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
Maryland Democratic Convention.
BALTIMORE, Sept.

DALIJMUKE, sept. 10.
The State convention OF the democratic
party met at noon today in this city All the
counties were fully represented j. Frank
Turner of Talbot had no opposition for
comptroller. nor Spencer Jones for clerk OF
court of appeals. Resolutions were adopted
endorsing the administration of Cleveland
and reaffirming the platform of the national
convention of 1884. They oppose the work
ing of the present civil service .ystem and
demand reform so that subordinate position.
will not be filed by persons opposed to the
appointing power; for the laboring man the
right to combine peaceably for their own pro-
lection is reaftirmed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
Officers Elected.

LEWISTON, Sept. 16.
The following corporations elected officers
this afternoon:
Lewiston Gas Light Co.-Clerk, T. NJ.
Varney Treasurer, VIM B. Wood; Direc-
trs, Lyman Nichols VIM. b. Wood, S. L.
Ricbardson, Edward l.. Wood, 4 S. Davis.
Lewiston Machine Corporation-Clerk and
Treasurer, Fred Kelley; Directors, C. 1.
Barker, James Dempsey, N. w. Farwell N.
Dingley, Jr., L. l.. Shaw, f. I. Gile, E. s.
Davis.
Union Water Power Co.-Josiah A. Alb
bott, President; VIM. B. Wood, Treasurer
John B. Cotton, Clerk; J. G. Abbott, VIM.
B. Wood, T. w. Walker, VIM. P. Frye,
Jacob Edwards and Edward L. Wood, Di-
rectors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
m T. E'rING
Of the National TaU"ers aud Hide and
Leather Dealers A.sOci ,tiun.
CmnCAGO, Sept. l6.

CHicAGo, sept. l6.
The National Tanners ard Hide and
Leather Dealers's ASSOCIATION began its ses-
sion here today. About 200 representatives.
are in attendance. A large number Of mem
bers have exhibits of leather and TUNERS
machinery at the interstate exp ,-itipn in
this city. The principal subject of Discussion
in the convention will b.. the raising If stock
with n view of obtaining the best possible re-
suits as to hides A resolution will be in
troduced condemning barb wire fences.
Claims have been made that barhei wire
ruins more hides than grubs or any other
cause and that wherever the animal is
scratched by the barb il renders the hide
when tanned useless to cut up in harness
leather.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
new YORK Produce Market.

NEW YORK. Sept 16,
FLoUE-Receipts I'll 0o9 exports. 6,.6s; sales. 49,
700, NO z. SoasZ3, fancy white Western. extra,
20 as 81; common 70 good, 3 10 q 3 80. good TO
superhne, 305 IS; 81. Louis extra, $40 8 10;
winter wheat extra, 40 a54o; Minnesota extra,
340a550
WHEAT Receipts. Is5,szs exports, 100 100; sales,
As0o0j No. red, s9, No. red, 93; elevator
No. Red State, ss; No White State, w.
RYE-quiet.
BARLEY-qasier.
CORN Receipts 477o6 bushels; exports. $4,000;
sales. l3s.0O; spot No 3. 51l: No 2. 49l.
do White. 29l; No ., 2yl as20i do White. - s3l;
No !, 80; 10 white, IS Mixed Western. Isl x2;
White do, "a q 43; White State, 81 4li.
SUoAR-Cut loaf and crushed II 7l; gfanuiated,
o.; white extra C,5a6l; yellow. 81 all; mould.
2.
PErRoLEUx--United. 1901 bid.
IALLOw-easief.
BEEY-steady.
- %.
LAzD-ssansd. 8 ~.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
A Case Without a Parallel.

In that horrible railroad disaster at Ashtabula,
Ohio, which every rmbers, Mrs. +. NJ. Coul-
ter was hnried through he fridge 20 feet into the
river OF Ice. Her friend and Mcssrs Moody & San
keys associate, the sweet singer +. =. Bliss, was
killed. and she so badly injured and her nervous
system 80 shocked that chronic hysteria follow ed
She was sent to a private asy lum, where. after a
long treatment. che was pronounced incurable.
Four years ego a friend sent her bottle of DR..
Flowers Nerve Pills. The effect like magic /;
II bottles were taken, and Mrs. Coulter was thor
oughly cured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17

time and steady "eating" up through the
Genesta's lee. Just before tacking, at 2.lS.
she was full half mile on the Genesta's lee
bow. Instead of tscking where she could
have crossed the Genestss bow she
kept on thereby, the committee sav,
losing much valuable ground. The
Genesta went about at 2lS. This stretch
to the westward proved to be the last one rs
the wind favored the yachts so that they were
able to fetch the finish. When Capt. Croeker
found he could easily fetch the lishtship he
started the sheets and gave her a good full -
She was then about half mile on the English
mans weather quarter. who also had her
main sheet started trihe, out WAS pointing
very high.
At S5, the Puritan kept broad of ard
came boiling" down for the Genesta's wealth.
er, evidently intending TO blanket her. Cant
Carter seeing this, put the cutters helm sud
denly down and shot the Genesta into the
wind, across his rivals stern and took the
windwsrd position himself, although he lost
fully three minutes in the operation. There
was ''luffing match" for few moments,
until the Puritan got ahead.
AT So, they were about three and halt
miles from the finish, the water getting
smoother every moment while the breeze
continued strong. The Puritan increased her
lead steadily and crossed the finish line al
4,09,l ,l5, while the fleet of steamboats, gave
her rousing reception. Mr.. Forbes and his
crew responded heartily. The Genesta
crossed the line at 4,l0,39, only 2 min. "a
sec. behind her The yachts looked hand
some as they dashed across the line. They
were taken in tow BY tugs Scandinavian and
Luckenbachs and cast of at their Staten Is
La ~
over and Americas cup was still retained on
this side of the Atlantic. In speaking OF the
race ex-COmmodore Jas. ID. Smith, who has
seen every important race for the last 80
years. said: at was the grsndest race
ever seen in the world and if the Puritan had
been properly handled she would have beaten
the cutter more yet
The following table gives the actual result
of the race:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
A Calais Schooner Run Into.

BOSTON, Sept. I6.
Schooner Hattie E. King of Calais. Giles
from Calais, Me, for New York, with lum.
Der, reports on Sept. 18th, at p. NJ, when
of Nauset, was in collision with the schooner
Helen ii. Benedict, Capt. Manson, from
Boston, bound south. The Benedict struck
the King on the port quarter, cutting most OF
her stern of and causing her to leak badly.
She was soon after taken by the steam tug
Elsie and towed to Boston for repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
PATENTS.
r. FL. EDDY,

No. 20 stat. ST, opposite Kilby. Roston
Secures Patents the United states; alse in Great
Britain. France other foreign countries Copie.
Of the claims OF any Patent furnished by remttipl
one dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington
No agency in the United superior IS
ci'ifies TOR obtaining Patents ascerfafnine n.
pafe9td6tM Of inceations.
X. II. EDDY, Solicitor OF Paten1s,
TESTIMONIALS.
"Ircgsrd Mr.. Eddy as one of the most capable ans
ssccessralp alpractitioners with whom l have had off
ualiutercourse"
CHAS. MASON, Commissioner of Patents.
Inventors cannot employ person more trustwo
my or more capable of securing for them an earl,
Andtavorable consideration at the Patent Office
EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner of Patents
BOSTON, October IL, 1870.
II. EDDY, Eso,-Dear Sir: you procured fol
In 1870, my first patent. Since then you have &C
Sed 'or and sdvised me In hundreds Of cases, anf
procured many patents, reissues and extensions
nave occasionally employed the best agencies In New
Lork, Philadelphia and Washington. but eth give
you smost the whole of my business, in your line,
and advise others to employ you.
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston. January '. 1855 "
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
Mexican Celebration.

CITr OF MEXICO, Sept. l6.
The celebration of Mexican independence
was begun last evening by special service at
the National Theatre, President Diaz presid-
ing. Today there was grand procession of
infantry. artillery. cavalry and civic societies,
10000 persons being in line. The city il
beautifully decorated American resident.
displayed their national colors blended with
those of Mexico. Gen. Grants portrait and
those of Juarez and Hidalga are prominently
dispsyed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
southern shooting.

CHARLESTON, s. G., Sept. i6.
The controversy between Il Is. Murray,
editor of the Anderson In,elligencer, and
State Sen ,tor Moore, eliminated Tuesday in
a personal r. contre in the streets of Ander-
son. Each fired about five times. Senator
Moore was slightly wounded in the right hip.
The difficulty originated in a difference of
opinion of the prohibition question, which led
Ehtor Murray to denounce Senator Moore
a lior
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
Meeting OF the keunebe County Grange.
WINTHROP, Sept. l6,

WINTHROP, Sept, Ib.
Kennebec County Grange held a meeting
today at North Fayette. In the forenoon
was business meeting and in the afternoon
degree work. The welcoming address was
made by Hon. ]. H. Sturtevant, response by
Hon ID. II. Thing. Worthy Lecturer Of the
State Grange. The value of commercial
fertilizers was discussed by J. R. Nelson, A.
9. True, DIR. &. NJ. Twitchell and others.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
Body Found.

BANGOR, Sept. Is.
The body of man was found in the river
at Hamden this forenoon. 1t appeared to
have been in the water but a few davs. 1t is
supposed to be the man who was drowned
from vessel in the river few days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
Small POx Report.

MONTREAL, Sept. 16.
The official report at the health office today
showed 23 deaths from small pox in the city
yesterday. Forty nine cases were reported,
Of which, however, IL were authenticated
Twenty cases are reported from ST. Cune-
gonde. The provincial board Of health ha.
passed resolution to prosecute those parents
who send their children to school while there
is small pox in their families.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
Steam Laundry Burned.

CALAIS, Sept. l6.
A large frame building at Calais, owned by
James Murchie & Sons, and occupied by f.
E. Holt as steam laundry, was totally de-
stroyed by fire last night. Loss, S2500 in
sured tor $1,000 in English companies. Cause
unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17

ST. THOMAS, Ont, Sept. l6.
Jumbo, the $500, 900 ele ,hant, was killed
on the Grand Trunk air line tracs, half a
mile east of here Tuesday night, His keeper
was leading him along the track to load him,
when freight train came up behind unno-
ticed and run him down. He was injured 30
badly that he died in thirty minutes. The
trick elephant Tom Thumb was also injured,
his leg being broken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
Sad Ending of a Hunting Expedition.

BANGOR, Sept. 10.
Tuesday three young men were out deer
hunting in Aurora, when one of the mum Der,
James Il. Richards, becoming separated from
his companions, was mistaken for deer and
was shot dead by Dana Jordan. The parties
belong up river. Richards was 26 years OF
age.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
RIP VAN WlNKlE.

Joseph Jefferson, the great actor (whose equal in
the character OF Rip Van inkle we shall never see
low state Of health. He had given up the stage on
account Of his health being Utterly broken down
DR.. Flower entirely cured him and he is to- day en-.
oyfng the very best OF health after having filed last
season heavy professional engagement The two
great remedies used In this celebrated were Dr.
pflls ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
A 100000 Blaze.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept. Is.
At g. Is this morning, fire broke out in the
yards Of the Southern Pump Company, and
spreading rapidly, consumed 6,0O0, 600 feet
OF lumber and also the mill buildings. The
loss i essimsted at over 3200, 900; insured
for e1OO. O.OOO.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
A Railroad Presidents Testim ony

Col Thos. A. Scott, for years President CT the
great Penn ylvana r. r. said Just before his sudden
death, In answer TO "A question: "There IL but one
DR.. Flower and 1t will be- a century before there
another. and the enc medicine for Liver and -tom-
sch troubles and the general system. is his Liver
and Stomach Sanative."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
BY TELEGRAPH.
" EAIHEK REPORT,
Indications for the Mex, ~ Hours,
War Departme

War Department,
Ofice Of the Chief Signal Officer.
washington, ID. c., Sept. III A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States
slightly cooler; northerly winds, becomin.
variable fair weather higher barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
THE TURF.


BosToN, Sept. 10.
TOdav's attendance at Beacon Park was
large. The police again raided the pool
sellers and made several arrests The 2.Is
pacing race. unfinished from Yesterday, was
d. cded in the first heat which Toledo Girl
won, with Cohannet a good second. The
following are the summaries:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
League Games.

At Chicago-Boston 4, Chicago 10.
At Detroif-New York 2, Detroit 8.
At St. Louis-St. Louis 8, Providence 4.
The following is the standing of the league
up to date:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
MAINE DI,PATlH
LAKE MAKANACOOK.

rive Thousand People Enjoy a Holiday v
stthe Lake-Fl"e Nncrs aud Fine bay
-Hanlan and Lee " in the Psoie.siouai
Double scull Race.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
EMPLOYMENT.

wanted, to hire young or middle aged man IL
Sy otate to sell goods to hardware ana iurnitur,
Sssrs. ssers. Also az. nts wanted on the road. Ooof
~ r guaranteed. Don't work for tl.60 per day wher
- - can make much more. No letters answered nm
b. e. NAMES,
Wm16s oakland, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
23 CLAss-Purse of $500.
BASE BALL.
Lawrence Z, Newburyports O.

NEwBURYPORT, Mass, Sept. l6.
The league game between the Lawrsnces
and Newburyports. played at Salisbury
Beach grounds this afternoon, was very
closely contested. The score:
Innings-l 2 3 8 6 z s
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-09-17
Chicago Produce Market.


NKw YORK, Sept. Is.
Money cay between from a Il and closed ct I
Prime Mercantile paper, Cat. Exchange s'eady
SCI Cor long, and IS for short. Governments steady
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-09-13
A Slovenly SuggestiOn

A lady writer in the Farm and
Home, an Eastern agricultural pa
per, thinks that women spend SO
much time washing dishes that
they do not find any leisure hours
to learn to paint, play the piano
and dabble in the classics. She
suggested that the practice Of wash
ing dishes be abolished, and that if
the things were all left on the table
just as they are after each meal,
that there is no reason why a per-
son cannot eat off the same plate
for a year, as persons INDUCING in
this practice need have no one but
themselves to eat after. This plan
might work all right, provided the
cholera did not break out in the
family during about the second
month of the experiment.