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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
GEN. CIR ANT.
The Local Disease Not at all Loosing Its
Hold.

New YORK, May l8.
Gen. Grant last night rested well and gain
ed the usual amount of sleep. He did not
experience great pain last night nor does he
today. He aroused between and today
and was feeling comparatively bright and
strong.
Today there was a change for the better in
the Generals condition, which still contin-
ues. This applies solely to his general con-
dition bodily, not to his local condition, as
affected by the cancer. He passed the day
quietly, simply reviewing some of the work
of his book This was one of his good
DAYS." said Col. Fred Grant, .but he did not
feel like going out. He may go out tomor-
row if the weather permits. His throat still
continues very sore. DR.. Douglass will be
likely to remain all night"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19

BELGRADE, May ls.
The barn belonging to Frank A. Farnham
at Belgrade, was destroyed by fire, Sunday
morning, together with q lot of hay and
farming tools. The fire ls supposed to be
the work Of tramps. Mr.. Farnham was ab-
sent at the time. Insured for $1,000. While
Mr.. s. j. Cummings was returning from the
fire, his horse became frightened by some
children playing beside the road with a
parasol, and suddenly jumped sideways
throwing Mr.. Cummings out and dislocatinp
his shoulder and bruising him severely. Mr..
Cummings is 66 years old.
NORWAY, May Is.
The farm buildings of Mr. Jordan J. Abb
bott, near Pleasant Pond, West Sumner,
built some three years ago at cost of about
$4,000 were burned Sunday afternoon. The
fire caught on the roof and was caused by q
defective chimney. The set of buildings
was one of the finest in the village, and was
built for summer guests. The loss falls
heavily on Mr.. Abbott. Most of the furni-
ture was saved. The buildings were insured
for $500 and the furniture for $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
ayl5d&wlw.

Frozen Facts" is purely American ex-
preston, and one. too, Of recent origin. II
has the merit of attracting attention. and also
seems to bear conviction of truthfulness on
its face. We make room in our issue of to-
day, for a fact of this character. A CORES
pondent, Henry Whiting, ESQ.,, Of Boston
Mass, says: "Dr. X. v. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery has cured my son of q
fever-sore of two years standing. Please
accept our gratitude" We believe It to be
q fact, whether .'frozen' or otherwise, that
America needs more men like Mr., Whiting;
men who act, men who investigate truths,
and seize opportunities.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
LAWRENCE, Mass, May Is.
Schooner Wrecked.

RocxLAND, May lS.
Schooner Champion, Capt. Gray, OF and
from Gloucester, for Bangor, with pickled
fish and 1000 pounds of fresh halibut struck
Yellow ledge, Whitehead. Saturday night at
10 o'clock, and filed and sunk. The crew
barely escaped in dory. They finally
reached the life saving station and were
cared for by Capt Shea. The cargo was
mostlv saved with sails, rigging, cables and
anchors, The schooner is a total loss; no
;rsurance. She is owned by Capt. Gray and
others ; was forty years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
NEW HAMPSHIRE sENATORsHIP.
An Intense but Very Quiet Contest Said
to be Going On.

New YORK. May Is.
A special dispatch to the Herald states that
New Hampshire politicians say that the va
rious candidates for the United States sena-
torship for New Hampshire, though they are
carrying on an earnest contest, are having
but little said about it. 1t is the quietest
contest that has been conducted in that State
for the past twenty years. Senator Blair
leads them all so far and he stands the best
chance, provided the strength of the other
candidates is not combined against him. Ex-
Secretary Chandler is carrying on his efforts
to succeed Blair from this city now but he
will probably go to New Hampshire next
week. The legislature meets in three weeks
at Concord and as its principal business will
be to elect senator they will begin work in
that city as soon as they assemble. The anti
Blair strength will, am told, refuse to par
ticipate in the republican caucus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
SUICIDE AT WILTON.
The Wife Of Col. Enoch Scales Hangs
Herself.
WILTON, May Is.

WILToN, May Is.
MRS octavia, wife of Col Enoch Scales,
committed suicide on Sunday morning, about
CLOCK, by hanging in bedroom Col.
scales had paralytic shock several weeks
ago. ana has been nearly helpless and speech
less since. The care of him has worn very
much upon his wife, and for come time she
has been thought to be somewhat insane.
Though she had been gone from the family
ouf few miDntes, life was extinct when
found. She leaves son about IL years old.
mrs. Scales laid her throat across loose
cord that was suspended under the bed, and
hung there until she suffocated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes;
~ never hesitate to recommend your Elec-
trio Bitters TO my customers, they give entire
satisfaction and are rapid sellers" Electric
and will positively cure Kidney and Liver
complaints. Purify the blood and regulate
the bowels. No family can afford to be
without them. They will save hundreds Of
dollars in doctors bills every year Sold at
fifty cents a bottle by Devine g. Coughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
A Walking skelston.

Mr.. 4. Springer, of Mechanicsburg, Pa,
writes: 81 was afflicted with lung fever and
abscess on the lungs, and reduced to a walk
ing Skeleton. Got q free trial bottle of DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
which did me so much good that bought .
dollar bottle. After using three bottles, found
myself once more q man, completely restor-
to health, with hearty appetite, and a gain
in flesh of 40 lbs" Call at Devine G Cough
lin Drug Store and get free trial bottle Of
this certain cure for all Lung Diseases.
Large bottles 50c. and 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
The Oscoda Fire.

OscoDA. Mich, NAV 1S.
Help arrived from Alpena at midnight Sat
urday night and at o'clock Sunday morn
ing the fire was finally checked. There is
said to be no insurance on the lumber des-
troved on Thompson & Co.'S stock, or on the
An Sable Lumber Co.'S stock. Penoyr Bros.
lose about s45. 900, Moores & Whipple of
Bav City Sl0 900 and several other firms a
total $50, 200,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
A Hand to Hand Row.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May Is.
special from Madison says:
ga bloody fight occurred at Hickory Grove
Church, yesterday, between the West broth
ers and Longford brothers. The fight arose
in consequence of a publication during the
last campaign, of some letters which were of
a very personal character. In the melee,
William Langford was killed outright. Geo.
Langford vas so seriously wounded that he
is not expected to live. Eugene West was
shot, and Abe and johnson West we're cut,
but not seriously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
A General Knock Down.

NEW York, May IS.
In Long Island tenement house today,
Frederick Cooley and John Woods and their
wives terminated debauch with a general
fight. in which carving knives, pokers and
shoyels were used freely. All we're more or
less injured and Mrs. Woods seriously. They
were all locked up to await the results OF
Mrs. Woods injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
An Eloped Couple Caugh'.

DOVER, N. H., May Is.
Peter Gagne and Cecilia Thibeau' french
canadians. who eloped from Biddeford' Me-,
on Saturday. were arrested here today anu
vii, he taken to Biddeford tomorrow. uagne
left a wife and three children in franki'"
Falls, N. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
All for a Woman.

DOVER, n. H., May IS.
It was reported to the police tonight that a
bare knuckle fight occurred in the outskirts
of the city this afternoon between Harry
Glidden and Michael Broaden. The trouble
was on account of young lady to whom
both were paying attention. Both work in
shoe factory here. Many fellow workers
witnessed the mill, the result Of which is un-
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
One Hundred Houses in Somerset, Que,
Destroyed.
soMnksKr. Quebec. Nav Is.

SOMERSET, Quebec. MAY Is.
Somerset village was destroyed by fire Sat
urday night, about 100 houses being burned,
including the church preshytery foundry
and cheese factory. Many persons are left
in q destitute condition. Only the walls Of
the church are LETT standing. The fire orig
mated in the foundry, the buildings being
mostly OF wood ahd spread rapidly. There
being no FIRE apparatus in the village IL was
impossible to fight the flames.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
Committed Suicide.
CHESTER. \

CHESTER. VT, May Is.
Hon. Luther Adams committed suicide by
shooting, today, at his home in North Ches-
ter. He was an ex-State Senator and one of
was 76 years old and leaves . son and
daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
HOdgdOn's CTImes

BATH, May Is.
A Times reporter visited Wiscasset last
,;cb, and broke the news of his mothers
aea,b to Hodgdon. On receiving the news
the prisoner completely broke down. utterlns
the most pitiful cries and apparently deeply
feeling the position in which he was placed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
An Ocean Cable Parted.

PORTLAND, May lS.
schooner Alice M. Gould Of Portlano'
c.n, Edward Innes, arrived this afternoon
and reports that while on haliou' 'i'p, my
,,th in lat. A 4S north, 81 AZ wess' iouleu
..chor With and parted an ocesn cable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
Cases NolIe Pressed.

RUTLAND, VT, May Is.
The two State cases against John B. Page
for embezzlement of the Butland railroad
funds have been nolle pressed by the State
attorney because of the result of the civil
cases of like nature recently tried and de-
cided in Pages favor. The fonr cases against
]. M. Haven for embezzlement have been
continued to the next term of the county
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19

M. l.. Blair. Alderman 9th sWard, Scran-
ton, Pa, stated Nov. 0, '83: He had used
DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil for sprains, burns,
cuts, bruises and rheumatism. Cured every
time.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
base Ball.

AT New York-New York ~, Detroit Z.
At eiphia--Chicrgo Z, Philadelphia
g.
At Springfeld-Harvard Is. Amherst s.
At Pittsburg-Athletic Z, Pittsburg O.
No game at Boston and Providence on ac-
count of the rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
struck for Higher Wages.

DETROIT, Mich, May 18.
Over 400 brickmakers at Spring Wells
have struck for higher wages. Three hun
dred of them visited the different yards today
demandiue that work be stopped. At Smith
q Smiltdiel's yard the strikers cut the main
bolt. thus stopping The machinery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
The Illinois Deadlock.

SPHNGYIELD, May 10.
At the joint convention of the Legislature
today, Senstors and SO Representative
were present. After several scattering votes
the conveption adjourned until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
A Desperate Encounter.

ST.. Louis, May l8.
A special to the Post Despatch says that
the Indian police and . posse Of citizens
had desperate fight last Thursday, on the
land of the Choctaw nation Indian Territory,
with . large party who were driving of sew
ersl hundred herd Of cattle. One desperado
vas killed, two were captured the rest es-
0ped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
Thin ReOule,

"Wells Health Renewer' restores health
and vigor. cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sex
ual Debility. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
Third Trial Trip.

NEW York, May Is.
The Dolphin left New York this morning
on its third trial trip. When of White Stone,
L. l., it would not work, which was caused
BY heated journal, thus making . complete
failure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
Victor Hugo Dying.

PARIS, May 1s.
Victor Hugo is dying. The family are
present at the bedside. An incessant stream
of carriages are passing the house and per-
ons are anxious to learn bis condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19

Know thyself by reading the ''Science of
Life" the best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-aged men.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19

A Stitch in time saves nine and bottle Of
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19

Postmaster at H0ulton Appointed.
WASHINGTON, May l8.
The President, Monday appointed b. Page
postmaster at Houlton, Me-, vice Eben
woodbury., commission expired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
Obituary..

BELFAST. May l8.
George r. Sleeper, for many years dry
goods merchant in Belfast, died Monday,
aged II years. He was county treasurer
from 1880 to 1885.
LAWRENCE, Mass, May lS.
John E. Gushing, ex-auditor of city ac'
counts of this city died Monday morning;
aged 40 years. He served as city anditor Tor
eleven consecutive years. He was born in
Calais, Me-, and was held in high esteem.
WINTHROP, May l8
F.W. Stevens, aged so, died today. He
was man widely known, having been
speculator for years; has held official po-
sitions in town; trustee of Maine Wesiysn
Seminary at Kent's Hill for years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19

If you are failing, broken, worn out and
nervous. use "Wells' Health Renewer." 81.
Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
War Denartmen,

War Department.
M Omce Of the Chief Signal Officer
"ssnington, ID. c., May ls.-lA.M
For New England and Middle State.
''ouoy weather and occasional rains; north.
easily winds, becoming variable; sligbtly
cooler. cautionary signals from Cape Nav
to Eastport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
e.. r.. t,u, Rangeley Lake.

FARMrNGroN, May ~.
The ice went of Rangeley Lake, Saturday.
~. nev steamer Mollychunkemank made
her firss "trip Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
MAINE DISPATCHES.
FIRE RECORD,

An Incendiary Fire at Belgrade-
Buildings at West Sumner Burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
FOREIGN NEWS
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

A Dry Dock Ordered to be Built in
Ceylon-A Fall in the British stock
Market-A Prisoner Released on Rus.
sia's Demand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
Sew York MOnev market.
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. May 10.
FLOUR firm.
wHKAr-lower; No. Q Chicago Spring, ssissoi
May sS a sol
CORN frmer at 4slatei.
OArs-frm 34l.
RYE-steady; 72l.
BARLEY-frm 65.
PORK a. II 90 O II 05.
LARD At Q 70 q Q 70.
BULK MNAT-Shoulders, 4 10; Short rib. Q sylf
Shor' risar. OILS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19
BY TELEGRAPH.
+" EATHER REPORT.

indications for the Mex, "a Hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-19

e,s...nng thoroughly rentted Our Gallery WIZ wMa
suss.1lng necessary to DO 1rst-clsss werH
Srasees With the assistanoe Of hrst:class neip: y y
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-01-02
CAPITAL BRIEFS.

The senate has confirmed b. Plat Carpen
ter, of New York, governor of Montana.
| In the contested election case of Mclean VS.
Droadhead. of Missouri, the sub-commi tee, by
party vote, decided to report to the full com
mittee in favor of Broadhead.
Sergeant Otto Holtnorth, of the signal ser
vice, sent west by the secretary of war in
search of Howgate, has returned and been re-
loved from duty. He is to be court martialed.
Senate connrmations-Post John
ID. Hunter, Webster City, Ia; David w. Reed,
Waukon, Ia; James b. Brown, Galena, Ill; A.
It. Galbraith, Flora. ILL.,; John b. Liking, East
st. Louis, ILL.,; Frank W. Palmer, Chicago Ill.
3 The annual report of the supervising archi
tect of the treasury shows that plans for forty
new public buildings were prepared during
the year, in nearly all of which work is en-
barrassed by insufficient appropriations or in
adequate limits of expenditure.
The commissioners of immigration at Gal
partment to close their contract with the de-
partment. to take effect in sixty days from
December 9th. twill, therefore, be necessary
to appoint new commissioners.
The house committee on public lands is
framing bill designed to prevent the con-
tinuance of the monopoly of the western cat
tie ranges by British landlords. The bill will
provide that if foreigners want to own big
tracts of land in this country they must re-
lounce allegiance to their own country and
become American subjects.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-01-02
POLITICAL NOTES.

A meeting of farmers and stock raisers
from all parts of Dakota was held at Huron to
organize a Territorial Farmers Alliance. w.
c. Houghton, of Brown county, was elected
president; s. r. Montague, of Miner county,
vice president w. +. T. Bushnell, of Beadle
county, secretary; w. H. Phillips, of Kings
bury county, treasurer. Resolutions were
adopted asking for legislation in the interest
of the farmers, limitation of interest, reduc-
ton in freight rates, and the taxation of rail-
roads, mortgages, invested capital, liens, etc.
There is some reason to believe that the
counting the electoral votes for president and
vice president in the presence of the senate
and house of representatives the second We'd
nesday in February will not proceed without
some interruption and a protest against
counting the electoral votes Of one or more
states in which, it is contended that the pre-
tended majorities for Cleveland and Hem
bricks were false and fraudulent 1t seems
probable that such protest will be offered bv
Representative Smalls in behalf of a large
of the qualified legal voters of soutb
Carolina
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-01-02
4 SISTERS SACRIFICE.

Fatally Injured in attempting to Sare Chi
dren in Her Charge.
The Catholic Male Orphan asylum at 81
| Marks and Albany avenue. Brooklyn, burned
on the 18th, and it is feared some children per
ished in the flames. The Sisters in charge
think all escaped, but cannot tell till the ros.
ter of the boys is called. Sister Mary Josie
| phine, who was in the dormitory at the time
the fire broke out, made heroic efforts to save
the little ones she remained in the room I'M
til absolutely driven out by the flames. Then
she ran to the window, where she stood upon
the cOrnice until the firemen of engine a.
from the rear of the building, swung a rope to
her The sister caught it, but when McGroar-
ty tried 10 pull her from her pc rilous position
she lost her grasp and fell to the ground. three
stories be ow. She struck upon her shoulder
and head, and in an unconscious condition
was conveyed to st. Catharinc's hospital
where she soon after died. There were 7S5
orphans in the main structure, which is
known as st. Johns Home. They were told
to leave the home and seek shelter in any
neighboring house until called for. There
was great excitement among the Inmates;
hundreds of the little fellows ran out into the
falling snow, hatless and coatless. The flames
spread with great rapidity and the buildings
were almost completely destroyed. The loss
S20O,0OO; fully insured.
LATER-The fire marshal reports that
twelve bodies have been found among the
ruins of the st. Johns Home for Children
Workmen are still searching the debris. The
bodies found are so charred that Identification
is a lmost impossible, 1t is believed that most
of the children who persisted were in the ill
fated JosephiDe's ward. The bodies of nine
boys and two adults were found in the ruins
of the laundry. The two adults were not
known. The sisters are unwilling to be inter-
viewed. The list of those rescued will not
come to the full number. This is explained |
by the statement that the children may have |
been cared for in private families, and will |
urn up. Only one child was said to be miss |
ng, but thus far dozen bodies have been
ound. The diggers found the charred re-
mains of a little group of four, who appeared |
o have huddled together Just before their
.ries for help had been sti1ed in DEATH In
he dormitory, just over the laundry, W re
ixty sick boys, and it is not known if all were
ayed.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-01-02
WORK ON THE MISSOURI.
Report Of Major Suter, of the U. S. Engi-
neers' Corps.

Report Of Major Suter, of the U. S. Engi-
neers' Corps.
The report of Major Charles II. Suter, of the
United States engineers corps, gives the fol-
lowing facts in relation to the work OF remov-
ing snags and wrecks from the Missouri river
last year:
The operations on this stream extended
from the mouth to Kansas City, 1915 miles.
The work done in the Missouri river was as
follows: Dol snags pulled, 12646 weight in
tons; 227 trees cut, and II drift piles removed
The estimates are: For building light
three boats, nine months each, at $4,000 per
month, S1OS,OO0 The amount that can be
prontably expended in fiscal year ending June
3d. 1865, is therefore SlSsOOO.
At Nebraska City, Nebraska, the available
balance being too small for prosecuting the
work to advantage. it was indefinitely Closed
up in the fall and the plant was sent to st.
Joseph
AT Omaha, the revetment was extended
down stream to the bridge, distance of 127O
1eet, ana 2.5'U feet OF old work was repaired.
As TINS was all the work deemed necessary
until complete scheme of channel rectifica-
ton is undertaken, the work was definitely
closed up, and the plant transferred to ST.
Joseph.
AT Sioux City. Iowa, nothing was done, the
balance OF the allotment having been trans
ferred 10 Nebraska City. The survey of the
Missouri river from Lexington to bonneville
was continued and the maps of this survey
are now completed. Work was continued
during the season on finishing and QUILTING
the new plant, which consists of 30 barges, for
general use; mattress boats, 50 feet wide; 6
nYdraullc graders, with quar- ers for crew;
quarter-boats, 40 men each; Is hydraulic pile
sinkers, with quarters for crew; floating
machine shop. y yawls. go skffs, and tow