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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-11
WARRINGTON, April 10.

WASHINGTON, April 10.
The secretary of the navy has issued an
order requiring all clerks in the navy depart
ment to remain on duty until o'clock daily.
when the work assigned them each day is not
completed by 4 o'clock.
The President today appointed Robert B.
Vance of North Carolina assistant commits
sioner of patents, vice r. G. Dyrenforth re-
signed, and VIM. f. Mclean of Terre Haute,
Ind, first deputy commissioner of pensions,
vice Calvin B. Walker, resigned.
The returns OF April to the department Of
agriculture indicate reduction of ever 10
per cent. of last years area in winter wheat.
The present condition of wheat is worse than
in 1888. 1t is II per cent. against sc last
year and 80 in 1888. The real status of the
crop will be better shown a month hence. On
the present showing the reduction of the
yield on the basis of last years production
promises to be nearly 10000, 900 bushels on
account of the reduced area, and more than
60, ,0O0, 900 from winter killing and low vital
ity. The damage by the hessian fly was not
severe, though the worst in Indiana. Illinois.
Missouri and Kansas, where injuries occurred
in three-tenths of the reported territory. The
acreage of rye has been decreased in about
the same proportion a. wheat. but the condi-
tioD of the crop is decidedly better.
The postofice appropriation bill for the
next fiscal year contains q clause authorizing
the postmaster general to lease buildings for
third class postoffices. number of post
masters at such offices have written to the
department TO inquire whether they would be
granted allowanc for such leases. Post
master General Villas today said that Con-
gress had neglected to appropriate any money
for the purpose, and he did not see how il
would be possible to carry out the intention
of the act.
To red1ce the expenses of the inspection
of the bureau of the postoffice department
within the limits of the appropriation, the
postmaster general today requested the resig.
nations of fourteen inspectors. Among them
are Chas. Fields of Massachusetts and E. c.
Stevens of Maine. The re signations will
take effect April 80
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THE NORTHWESTERN WAR.
Massacre at Frog Lake by a Party OF
Indians.

OTTAWA, April 10.
The government received telegram from
Fort Pitt stating that the Cree Indians have
murdered nine settlers at Frog Lake, about
forty miles north of Fort Pitt. The Indians
have marched upon the fort, where there are
twenty five mounted police. 1t is feared the
fort cannot hold out.
In the Commons this afternoon, John
Mcdonald said that he regretted that he had
to announce the massacre at Ferry Lake.
A telegram has been received from Inspect
or Dickins, commander Of the mounted po-
lice at Fort Pitt, giving the names of eight
persons as having been killed One woman
was taken prisoner and carried off The fate
of Cameron, the Hudson Bay Co.'S agent, is
unknown. There were thirteen families at
Frog Lake, and it is thought that the number
killed is much larger than that given In.
spector Dickins is said to be a son of Chas.
Dickins, the novelist
ToRESTO, Ont, April 10.
f. Sheppard, proprietor of the Toronto
News, has returned from Ottawa, where he
went to offer the government the services of
company of mounted COW boys from Mon
tana, in the northwest. He states that the
minister of militia promised him commission
should affairs on the northwest warrant it,
and by sending word to certain points in
Montana, the cowboys for active service would
meet him on his arrival.
WINHEPEa, April 10.
Later news from Battleford says that IA
persons in all were killed by the Indians at
Frog Lake, Fort Pitt, garrisoned by only
25 police. 1t is thought here that these and
all the settlers around have been massacred
Fort Pitt u surrounded by the worst Indians
in the northwest, mostly under the leader
ship of the notorious Big Bear.
Battleford advices say that party of 40
Indians approached the Fort, and as it was
thought that they we're going to make an at
tack, fire was poured upon them at long range
by mounted police in the Fort. Two Indians
we're killed and the others hastily retreated.
A report from Gen. Middleton's party, says
that so rebels were taken prisoners at Battle.
ford.
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PREPARING FOR WAR.
Rumored Purchase of Steamers for the
Russian Government.
pu,tADrIuuJA Aprll 10.

PHILADELPHIA, April 10.
1t is rumored that Barker Bros. of this city
have received orders from ST. Petersburg to
purchase the steamships San Pedro and San
Pablo, built some years ago in Philadelphia
for the Central Pacific Railway Co. The
chief advantage these steamers have is their
vast coal carrying capacity. 1t is claimed
that they can store sufficient supply of coal
to enable them to remain at sea longer
period than any other vessels afloat, more
over they have sufficient stability to carry
modern guns on their upper deck. and
although by no means fast steamers, their
speed of Is knots per hour combined with
their ability to remain so long at see without
going into port for fuel would enable them
to overhaul and capture hundreds of English
vessels engaged in the carrying trade of the
world. When asked what truth there was in
the statement, Mr.. Wharton Barker, of the
firm of Barker Bros, said: 1.-The condition
of affairs will not permit me to talk on the
subject just now, perhaps l may say some
thing in the future"
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THE EGYPTIAN WAR.
Situation in the Soudan-A Large Army
to be Raised.

ALEXANDRIA, April 10.
1t has been ascertained here that the cause
of the arrest and deportation Of Zebehr Pasha
to Gibraltar was the disco, erv that be had
been largely instrumental in causing the
surrender Of Khartoum and the betrayal of
Gen. Gordon.
1t is reported here that the government has
ordered an army of 10000 men to be raised.
The British government has arranged in
the event of war with Russia, to have the
troops now operating in the Soudan, sent to
Gallipoli, and have their places taken by
Turkish soldiers.
1t 10 rumored here that Italian troops will
occupy Suakin.
SUAKIS, April 10.
Gen. Graham has issued proclamation in
which he urges the rebels to submit to the
British, and send in supply Of provisions
and cattle, for which he promises they shall
be paid. Otherwise, they must take the con-
sequences. The Suakin-Berber Railway
has been completed as far as Station No. /.
Advises from Kassela under date of March
20, state that the garrison there is still re-
sisting, although hard pressed.
LONDON, April IL.
The report is confirmed that the British
government has invited Italy to occupy
Cairo and the Soudan.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
FROM THE DOMINION.
Discussing the Trade Relations between
Canada and the United states.

OrrAwA, April 10.
In the House of Commons TODAY, on mo-
tion to go into committee on supply. MIR
Davies of Prince Edwards Island, called at.
tention TO the trade relations of the Dominion
with the United States. He quoted the state
ments Of Sir John Mcdonald in New York
and elsewhere that the Canadian government
intended to take no further action in the mat.
ter and that the United States must take an
initiative. He hoped the ''fiy on the Wheel
policy would not be continued. He believed
the public sentiment in the United States was
in favor of renewal Of the reciprocity treaty.
Even the fish bureau of Massachusetts had
declared itself not averse to reciprocity. The
advent of democratic administration in the
United States had improved the opportunity
for opening the negotiations. The question
was of vital Importance to the Maritime
Provinces. He read resolutions passed by
Halifax and St. John boards OF trade, urging
the government to take steps at once to se-
cure the the reciprocal trade relations with
the United States and West Indies He be-
lieved if prompt action was taken fair
reciprocity treaty could be had within six
months. Not only hsd the government done
nothing in the matter, but their organs had
struggled to prove that reciprocity treaty
WAS not desirable. The old treaty had been
abrogated not because it was not advanta-
geous to both countries, but because of the
political prejudice of the people of the north
ern States who believed Canada sympathized
with the south in the civil war The pro-
lection of the maritime fishermen would be
impossible and attempts to do so would
simply mean the expenditure of an i'm
mense sum of money to no purpose.
If no treaty is made there will be constant
irritation ard anxiety. the seizing of Ameri-
can vessels and perhaps rupture with the
United States.
Mr.. Davies concluded by ofierug the fol-
lowing amendment: That in view of the
early termination OF the fishery clause of the
treaty of Washington, this House is of the
opinion that negotiations should be opened
with the United States as well for the re-
newal of the reciprocal privileges accorded
by that treaty to American citizens and Brit
ish subjects, respectively, as for the opening
of additional trade relations between Canada
and tie United States, and that in the con-
duct of such negotiations Canada should be
directly represented.
Woodwork was the only prominent men,
Der on the ministerial side who took part in
the debate. He was personally in favor of a
fair reciprocity, but would not see Canada
humbled by begging for it.
Davies amendment was defeated,9S to 5S.
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Advice 60 Mothers.

Are you disturbed at Night and broken Of
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teethP If so, send
at once and get bottle Of MRS. WNsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEEruINa.
Its value is incslculsble. Il will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels. cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces In
lammation, and gives tone md energy to the
whole system. MRS. WIssLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHISe ia pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one Of
the Oldest and best female nurses and ply.
sicians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
25 cents bottle.
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PORTLAND, April 10.
The executive committee of the Grand
Army, Friday, received an application from
Standard Post of Burlington, VT, for ac-
commodations for fifty men. Gov. Robie
was present at their headquarters, Friday.
The tower at Old Orchard, 60 feet high,
was burned tonight 1t was owned by Mrs.
Smart of this city.
The following officers Of the public library
were elected tonight
Prsident-Joseph W. Symmonds.
Vice President-Phillip II. Brown.
Treasurer-Edward A. NOyes.
Clerk-Merritt B. Coolridge.
Librsrian-Sterhen NJ. Watson.
Auditors-John NJ. Gould and Lewis B.
Smith.
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maintained. The English government has.
however. decided to prepare for war with
increased energy.
The Standard received the following from
q correspondent with Sir Peter Lum.den's
force:
Accounts of the Afghan losses in the re-
cent engagement are conflicting. Ii is re-
ported that some hundreds of Afghsns we're
literally massaered. Sir Peter Lumsden has
broken camp Gulran, and 10 marching on
Tirpul Station. The force was overtaken on
the march by severe snow storm, which
caused several deaths and grea, deal OF
suffering.
... ~ vienna, April 10.
Reliable advices from ST. Petersburg state
that Russia thinks the excuse of NJ. De Giers
for the attack on the Afehans sufficient, and
that the government will not recall or even
blame Gen. KomOrof, who, it is considered,
did his duty. Prof. Varnbery thinks the Tur-
coman's probably provoked the Afghans to
cross the river.
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CALAIS, April 10.
Plans and specifications for thirty thou
sand dollar government building are on ex-
hlbition at St. Stephens, N. B. Work will
be commenced as soon as possible.
four round glove contest between Cor
don Barnard of Calais and Tom McManus of
Lowell, Mass, takes places at Chapman q
Hall, st. Stephens, tonight The contes-
was intended for Calais but the Law and
Order Leagues influence stopped the pro-
ceedings.
A company Of volunteers for services in
the nor rthwest territories is being organized
at St. Stephens. Large numbers of men are
leaving the Province every day to escape the
draft.
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OUR NAVY.
Vessels Being Put In Order at the Brook.
lyn Navy Yard.

NEw YORK. April 10.
Renewed signs of life and activity at the
Brooklyn navy yard are apparent. A survey
will be made shortly of the United States
sloop Of war Essex. with q view to putting
her in trim for sea service. The United
States sloop of war BROOKLYN, which in No
vember last, returned from a three years
cruise in the South Pacific, will be ovrrhauled
and made ready for sea by the 20lh inst.
Rumor says that she will 90 back TO the
South Pacific. The monitor Nantucket will
be ready for sea in few weeks. The tor
pedo boat Trepid is being rebuilt. The var
cloud in Europe may nccessitste an increase
of the European squadron.
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Commence the Year Right.

Don't make too many resolutions. but hold
on like grim death to those you do make. II
your physical system is out Of order you
should attend to that at once for it's no use
trying to keep stiff upper lip when your kid
neys or liver are taking the courage out Of
you. II you have really made up your mind
to turn over new leaf, commence the year
by taking thorough course of the celebrated
kidney-Wort, Thousands of people testify
to its good effects for kidney diseases, bill
iousness, piles, constipation, etc.
april7t teod&wlM
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NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCES.
4 anniversaries Arranged by the Commit-
tee Of Arrangements.
SPRINGFIELD. April 10.

a. SPRINGFIELD. April lo.
An unusual throng of laymeh and lay
women filled the audience room OF the New
England Conference this afternoon, IN at.
tendance upon the anniversarier, ARRANGED
bv the committee on public worship. First
came the conference of the domestic mis-
sionarv society, the object of which is to
raise funds for supplementing the meagre
salaries of some of the preachers. Rev.
George Whitaker, of Somerville, made a
vigorous plea in aid of the object con-
templated
Next came the woman's foreign missionary
society, Mrs. Rev. DR.. W. F. Warren pre-
siding. Rev. L. W. Pitcher, just from India,
and several others, addressed the meeting.
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A CLOSE CALL.
An Attemps TO Assas>inate the Govcrnos
Of Ohio,

ChEvRLASp, April 10.
A special from Coshocton says that the
Democratic Standard Of that place has pri-
vate information of plot TO asssssinate. Gov.
Hoadley. Last Monday, it says, the gov
ernor received through the mail a strong
wooden box, from one end Of which hung
string. The governors suspicious being
aroused, he caused the cover Of the box to be
removed, and carefully arranged internal
machiae loaded with dynamite, slugs and
spikes was disclosed to view. The string had
been so adjusted that to have pulled it would
have caused an explosion resulting in death.
Ii is said that the authorities are at work on
the case, and for that reason the facts have
not before been made public.
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A Vigilance Committee in Chicago.

CHIcAGo, April 10.
The Daily News this evening says; "a
prominent politician said this afternoon thai
secret organization, having branches in
every ward in the city, has been started with
view to forming a vigilance committee IL
needful. Its object is not only to punish bal
lot box thieves and suffers but murderers
and highwaymen if the courts failed to deal
with them as they deserved, The gentleman
was asked to join, and told the agent who
approached him that he would respond at any
time of the day or night"
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Mr.. T. W. Atkins, Girard. Kan, writes
81 never hesitate to recommend your Elec-
trio Bitters TO my customers, they give entire
satisfaction and are rapid sellers" Electric
bitters are the purest and best medicine known
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 bottle by Devine G Coughlin.
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Through a Bridge.
CoySEIIsyuIE. Pa. A

CoSSELLsvILLE, Pa. April 10.
Last night the iron bridge spanning Indian
Creek, eight miles east of here. on the Balti-
more Ohio railroad, broke down, precipi:-
ating the east bound coke train, consisting
of locomotive and II cars, into the water,
25 feet below. The engine aud cars we're
completely demolished. Conductor Fuller
and his brother Benjamin, brakeman, we're
killed, the other train hands escaped unhurt.
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State Fair Premiums.

LEWISTON, April 10.
The officers Of the State Agricultural So
ciety closed the session today. The revised
premium list amounts to over $4,000. A
silver cup valued at $50 will be offered for
stations in service this season. Purses will
also be offered for two years old colts. They
say everything indicates the best fair ever
held in Maine.
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Western Floods.
PoRI HURON, Mich.

PoRT Huron, Mich, April 10.
Black river is at a dangerous height and
the new iron bridge has been DESTROYED; loss
Sl0, 800, while injury to vessels and other
property make the total loss 500, 900. Further
damage is expected, The south side of the
city is cut of from the rest. Telephone
wires and gas mains are broken BY the food.
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John B. Macy, Eso..

connected with the Central Manfg Co., Ma
son Building, Boston, Mass. writes that from
personal knowledge, from experience of the
remarkable curative power OF Roderic's
Cough Balsam, he is glad Of the opportunity
to recommend it and adds-"much suffering
would be avoided by its use"
apr7dWS&wlw
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steamer WoOdbury's Record.

RocKLANp, April 10.
The revenue steamer Woodbury. has rem
dered assistance to 81, ,5S5, ,269 value of Mar
inc property during last winter, cruising as
shown by the record.
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Stabbing ARRAY.

FRANKLIN, Mass, April 10.
Frank Walford, a stable keeper, was
stabbed near the right lung yesterday by
Nathan Brown of Wrentham. with a pitch
fork. The assault grew out of horse trade.
Walford's condition is critical.
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sCOTT's EMULSION OF PURE
God Liver OIL, with Hypophosphites

Is Remarkable as Flesh Producer.
The increase of flesh and strength, is percep-
tible Immediately after commencing TO use
the Emulsion. The Cod Liver Oil emulsiaed
with the Hypophosphites is most remarkable
for its healing, strengthening, and flesh pro-
ducing qualities.
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City of Augusta.

Residents Of Augusta desiring to make application
for State Pension notified 10 apply to either Of
the undersigned Committee Pensions, frhm to
O'Clock r. NJ on Monday and WedI esday Of each
week during the month ofApril 1888.
JOHN Il. F0SSEfT, Committee on
April /, 1885. aprldlm
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Death of a Prominent Citizen.

ELLSWORTH, April 10.
Ambrose S. Campbell, one of Ellsworth's
most prominent and respected citizens, died
this afternoon after short illness, aged &c
wears.
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BULLETIN.
NEW YORK, April 10,

rs usual.
New YORK, April 10.
$50 p. M.-Gen. Grant had comfortable
day. He has rested on the bed longer than
for many days, and slept well naturally. His
previously reported.
(Signed) J. II. DOUGLASS, NJ. ID.
DIR. Shrady returned between two and
three o'clock and remeined with Gen. Grant
until 20 z. NJ. There was no other con-
sultation during the day than that between
Drs Douglass and Shrady during the call OF
the latter. When leaving, DIR. Shrady, in
response to a question as to whether the Gen
eral would live through the night, circulated :
why not?"
Snrady said he would return at p. NJ
to remain all night
Austin Curtin, commander of the depart
ment of the Pennsylvania G. A. r., called
between and P. NJ. and presented resolu-
tions. The Grant residence is adorued at
almost every available resting place with
elaborate floral designs left by friends and
callers. None are left in the Generals room
though some of the offerings are shown him.
to request by cable from London for bull
letin, that there was little to say because the
General was SO quiet and comfortable
Senor Romero called between and 8
o'clock. He SAID when leaving the house
that he had conversed with Grant. At times
he seemed cheerful and at others depressed
The General seemed anxious about the finan-
cial affairs of his family, according to Senior
Romero, and he intimated the depreciation of
the Toledo and Wabash in which trust fund
invested has been a source of anxiety to Gen.
Grant.
Rev. DR.. Newman left the Grant house at
1890. He said: "The condition of the
General Is more favorable now than at anv
time since the hemorrhage. He will have an
easy night"
BULLETIN.
Midnight-Gen. Grant has been quiet dur
ing the evening. He has dozed most of the
time and at present is inclined to fall into
natural sleep. Thus far the administration
of anodyne has not been necessary, as the
patient suffers no pain. The pulse is 60 and
the temperature normal.
(Signed) G. F. SHRApY.
WASHINGTON, April 10.
Gen. Dent. brother-in-law of Gen. Grant,
who has returned here from New York, is
reported as saying that the Grant family have
become reconciled to the fact that the General
cannot recover. Before leaving the sick
room the attending physician permitted Dent
to see Grants throat by means of a reflector.
He says the cancer made greater progress
than any one who has not seen it can imag-
inc. An artery in the throat must certainly
give way soon, and then there is nothing to
prevent the General from dying.
notwithstanding all his suffering, Gen.
Grant is perfectly resigned to his fate, and is
prepared to die" remarked Gen. Dent. HE
is as calm and self-possessed today as he was
at the battle of the Wilderness"
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A Wonderful Woman.

Troy, N. Y, April 10.
1t is reported that Mrs. Wilbur OF Bald
Mountain, Washington county, gave birth to
two children Menday, another Tuesday and
will shortly give birth to another.
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BY TELEGRAPH,
" EATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next - Hours.

War Department,
Oface Of the Chief Signal Officer.
washington, ID. c., April Ill A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States
slightly warmer, fair followed by local rains
and partly cloudy weather; variable winds,
generally east to south lower barometer.
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CENTRAL AMERICAN WAR.

The Thrilling Story Of the Burning Of
COlOn-rhe Whole City Turned iutO a
flames-BarTiOs' Successor Chosen and
New Cabinet Formed.