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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-07
FOREIGN NEWS.
TERRIFIC GALE.
Great Damage Done to shipping at Colon
A Large Number Of Lives Lost.

PANAMA, Dec. 5.
The terrific storm which commenced in
Colon on "Wednesday afternoon between
and o'clock, aad continued with great
severity, Thursday, did considerable harm to
the shipping in the harbor. OF the % ves-
sells anchored in the hsrbor only Is can now
be seen. Many of them we're sunk with
their crews. The loss of life cannot at pres-
ent be estimated. Several Of the docks were
badly injured, notably that of the Royal Mail
Company, the Pacific Mail Canal Company
and No. dock. The newly built office Of
the Royal Mail Company is in critical con-
ditto. 1t was dislodged from its foundation
by the terrific gale and the force of the heavy
seas dsshing against it, Traffic on the
Panama railroad has been suspended. The
track at Aharca and Lsgarte is submerged
During the recent storm at Aspinwall the
following vessels were lost: Norwegian
bark Hidden, British brig Evilsna. American
brig Ostolan Gall hands LOST French bark
Ocean, American bark Veteran, British bark
Dauntless Castle, Norwegian bark KEENAN,,
British bark Lynton. (all hands on board
supposed to be lost except the captains wife
and baby,)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-07

vlduals and local communities, but also to the
perpetuation of the union of states. If this
is to be the peoples government, the people
must control it. subject, of course, to the
constitutional limitations which they have
seen proper to place upon their own power.
As We are the immediate representatives of
the people, our highest duty as legislators is
TO execute their will and promote their inter-
est as far As the powers delegated to us will
enable US to accomplish these results II
VIII, therefore, be my highest ambition in
dlschsrging the duties of the Office for which
you have nominated me to assist in securing
the deliberate judgment of the majority upon
all questions presented for the consideration
OF the House. This, in fact, is the first, the
paramount duty of a presiding officer. In
return for your compliment l can promise
nothing than an earnest effort in this direc-
ton, and if shall fail to meet your expecta-
uons IN this or any other particular, am
sure you will attribute it to the proper cause.
l trust, Mr.. Chairman, that during the time
we are associated here in the 49th Congress
We may be able to diminish the expenditures
OF the government, Tighten the burdens of the
people, reform abuses in the public service,
complete the restoration of confidence and
fraternal feeling among the people in all sec
tions of the country, and give such assurances
OF wise and patriotic policy as will guaran-
tee long line of successes.
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House Democratic Caucus.

The democratic members of the House of
Renresentat;ves met in caucus tonight to nom
;na,a candidates for officers of the 49th Con.
nras. NJ Tucker of Virginia va. made
tamnorarv chairman and Messr.. Reach of
New York and breckenridge of kentucky
actad as secretary of the caucus. No perma.
non, oroanization was effected The cancu.
;mmed;stelv nroceeded no elect officers and
NJ Carlisle who was nominated for sneaker
hr NJ willis of Kentucky. was unanimonsIv
oioo,ad
A committee. consisting of Messrs. Ran
dali Hewitt of New York. and Willis of
Kentucky. was appointed to notify Mr.. Car
Ma of h;s nomination. When that gensle.
man anneared on the f,ooor he was greeted
With APPLAUSE. In response he said:
Mr. chairman and gentleman of the eau
ors II !. scarcely necessary for me to saw
how highly appreciate the compliment YOU
have inst maid me. or how much thank Won
for IL A unanimous nomination for the
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SENT ACROSS THE LINE.
Chinamen From British Columbia Re.
turne ed by United states Authorities.


SEATTLE, w. T., Dec. 5.
The dispute regarding the disposition of
the 25 Cinnamon smuggled from British
Columbia was brought to close Thursday
by summary action Of the United States au-
thorities. These Cinnamon were found some
months ago on a rock in the straits of Fuca,
where they had been abandoned by the mas
ter of . schooner, who had attempted to
smuggle them into the United States. They
were brought before the United States COM
missioner, and the marshal was instructed to
escort them back to British Columbia. The
authorities of that province refused to re-
ceive them without payment of IS per head,
the tax required by the Canadian law. The
marshal accordingly returned with them, and
they have since been confined in the United
States penitentiary on McNeil's island. On
Monday last they were brought before the
United States court here, and Judge Green
instructed United States Marshal George to
escort them across the boundary line and
leave them in British Columbia, without re-
gard to the protest Of the British Columbian
authorities. Marshal George accordingly
took them to Semiahmoo. a town near the
boundary line, and then escorted them across
the line, and two miles into Canadian terri
tory. They were then turned loose, they
having previously been supplied with pro-
visions which would last for several days
The Chinese at once started for New West
mister, having no desire to return to the
United States.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. s.
The Senate republican caucus TODAY nomi-
mated Hon. John Sherman for president pro
tempore.
Mr.. Sherman received all the votes but
four, and upon motion of Mr.. Edmunds, the
nomination was made unanimous. Mr.. Sher-
man, rising, said: "Senators: return nv
hearty thanks for the high honor you propose
to confer upon me. Your choice, no doubt,
has been Influenced by the fact that I have
long been member of the Senate. Still,
duties hitherto have not given me the prac-
tical experience necessary for good presid-
ing officer. l can only say. in accepting the
position assigned me, that will do all can,
fairly and imparrially to observe and enforce
the rules OF the Senate, and shall reply
greatly upon your forbearance and courtesy !"
1t was then determined that the bills relat-
ing to the presidential election, and also to
the presidential succession, which had passed
the Senate during the last Congress, should
be introduced as soon as practicable, and,
after proper reference and consideration
should be promptly passed. The former is
known as the Hoar bill. 1t confers the sue
cession to the President and Vice President
upon the secretary Of state, or, if that office
Is vacant then upon the secretary of the
treasurer, the succession passing to the other
members of the cabinet in turn in cases of
vacancy. The electoral count bill, also to
be introduced by order of the republican
caucus, is that known as the Edmunds bill of
the last Congress. Its pivotal feature is a
provision that each state may, by its own
tribunals, determine all controversies with
regard to its own electoral vote.
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THE u. ). GRAND JURY
Report on the Alleged Frauds in COnnec-
tiOn With the Chinese Return Certifi-
Gates.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6.

DAN FRANCISCO, Dec. d.
The United States grand jury, which for
some time past, has been investigating tine
alleged frauds in connection with the Chinese
certificates, made their report Yesterday
Over 80 witnesses were examined. Among
them were publishers and editors of the news
papers of this city and number customs
officials. After referring to the careless
manner in which the certificates were kept
by officials entrusted with their issuance.
The report says:
"While the evidence before us perhaps did
issuing certificates upon any particular per-
son, still that they were so issued the jurors
have not shadow of doubt. 1t is equally
clear that gross fraud has been practised in
landing the Chinese since the restriction act
went into effect. 1t would seem that loose
practices have grown up in connection with
landing Chinese under writs of habeas corpus
and that possibly frauds have been perpetrat-
ed in connection with it."
The grand jurors express the opinion in
their report that the authorities at Washing
ton have not always afforded the needed fa-
cilities for carrying out faithfully the pro-
visions of the restriction act. The report
concludes by saying:
ave are convinced that gross Irregularities
and frauds have been perpetrated and that it
would not have been done except with the
connivance or assistance of certain officials
connected with the customs department. y
The whole matter was then left to the future
grand jury, without any indictment being
found.
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OAKLAND.
A pig was killed by A. Ellis of this place,
mos. and 20 days old, weighing 34l pounds.
Advice 20 Mothers

Are you disturbed at night and broken OF
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain Of cutting teeth2 If so, send
at once and get bottle Of Mrs. WiSsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHIsa.
Its value is incalculable. II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. II cures dysentery and darrhoes,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in
lammation, and gives tone md energy to the
whole system. MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHISo is 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 a bottle
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NORTH MONMOUTH.

The passenger depot at Annabesaccok sta
tion is nearly completed, and the station agent,
Mr.. II. H. Fisher. is there ready to proceed
to business. This station is what has been
known as Emery's Siding, and is situated at
No. Monmouth, about three-fourths OF amile
from the axe and shovel factory belonging to
Emery & Warehouse. 1t would have much
pleased the citizens of North Monmouth to
have had the station called North Monmouth,
for which they petitioned the managers of the
Maine Central, but for good and sufficient
reasons they could not call it such. Their
reasons are, that many of the trains are run
by telegraphic orders, and that every pre-
caution possible must be taken to insure sate-
tv. Near by is another station called Mon
mouth, and the similarity of the names Of
the stations so near together might cause
Misunderstanding in a telegraph train order
which would cause accident TO their trains.
So it will be understood that passengers
wishing TO go to North Monmouth will get of
at Annabesacook, or they can stop at Mon
mouth as formerly. There will be a telegraph
office at this station, and trains will pass here.
so we learn. North Monmouth has water
power facilities and railroad accommodations
sufficient TO induce capitalists to come here
and invest in manufacturing. Good
numerically and financially. Rev. Messrs.
Holmes and Peacock, assisted by members Of
the Auburn praying band, have been and are
holding evening meetings. The meetings are
well attended, and good deal OF interest is
manifested.-Capt. Amos Shedd is said to be
the Oldest man in Winthrop He lives about
one mile from North Monmouth in what is
called West Winthrop He is in his s7th
year; his health is good aside from lsmeness
caused by injuries received about one year
ago he is able to be at his barn looking after
his stock and other interests; his mind Is
clear, and he is interested in the general af-
fairs of the day. The captain SAYS il he could
hear some good old-fashioned martial music
it would cause that lame leg to step a little
quicker and higher. II is said he was fine
military officer. His good wife is in her seth
year. Although she received severe injuries
about wear ago, she is what is called smart
old lady. She has done some spinning this
fall, and assists in the general housework. A
few days ago she paid Mrs. Mehitable King,
a lady 81 years old. visit. Two smart old
ladies met, and we presume they had good
hearty laughs over what happened 10 or so
years ago.
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We ALONE
Dare Make the Following Lib
eral Offer.
FAITH WITHOUT WORKS
is DEAD"

You needn't take our word, you needn't
take anybOdy's word hut without risk
you can investigate for XOursen ana
learn the value Of our wonderful Hem-
edy. and that II possesses more genuine
merit than all similar preparations IN
the market combined.
Wishing all to know of the wonderful vir-
tue of Bakers Great American
Specific, we will guarantee to refund IN
each and every case, ON receipt of reasonable
proof the price paid for bottle of our rem
edy, if it fails to relieve or cure (if used ac-
cording to directions with each bottle) Sclat-
lea, Lame Back and Side, Pleurisy, Sprans
and Bruises, Sore throat, sore and weak
Lungs, Burns, Blind, Bleeding or Itching
Piles, Stngs of Insects. Chilblains, Frost
Bites, Toothache, Salt Rheum, Group, or
local pains of any kind from any cause.
This is fair proposition. and we make
1t freely. for we know and we want the
world to know that our medicine will do more
than we claim for it. as you will tind by ex-
perience. and that it is "Specifc" for
iO00 household ills of daily occurrence, simi-
lar to those enumerated above. Further
more, it never fails, and if you have seen the
numerous testimonials we have puolisheu,
you must have observed that we dc not rake
The country with fine tooth comb for cures,
out have them in almost every village ana
"hSiC ISHuSos uoe oSSb
Although we are selling ten times what we
were year ago, we now desire to take a
short cut into every household, aud tor this
reason only make the above offer for the next
thirty days. Try it now! You'd give
ntty cents any time to cure an acne OF
pain if only for the sake of keeping
peace in the family; and recoliect
that If our remedy does not fulfil the claims
We make as above, we will refund your money
az once, and that therefore you've dead sure
chance to win, head or tails. Business Is
business, and life is short. Now is the
self.
Sold by all druggists aud dealers in medi-
cine everywhere ut fifty cents bottle.
Trade supplied by leading wholesale drng
houses in all large cities.
MAURICE, BAKER, & CO.,
Proprietors snd Manufacturers,
:. PoRrLAND, MAINE.
October 25, 1885.
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MAINE DISPATCHES.
Indictments Reported.

PORTLAND, Dec. 5.
The grand jury in the United States Dis
trict Court this morning returned indictments
against the following: Lois Marchand. for
mailing non-mailable matter, pleaded nolo
.contendere and paid 800 fine; John HI.
Morse, VIM. Fl. Downs and Margaret Fla
herty, for selling liquor without payment of
the special tax; Davis Basset, for stealing
letters from post Office box; Hamilton
Yerxa, for resisting an officer; Fred Wilson
for selling unstamped cigars
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FIRE RECORD.
A Dry Goods Establishment Burned-A
Stove FOundery Consumed.

CHICAGO, Dec. D.
The four story building of Rollins, Shaw
& Co.. dry goods dealers, was burned tins at
ternoon. Lhe loss is estimated at s4oo'ooO,
of which Rollins, Shaw & Co. loose Sl65, 900.
Morrison. Anderson & Buchart, dealers in
iute. S75. 900, C. NJ. Henderson, boots and
shoes. SIG. 900. and Conrad Seipp, owners OF
building, about $4,000.
shortly after midnight the large five story
stove foundry of Croffin Sexton was dis
covered TO be on fire. Three alarms were
sounded. but before the engines reached the
spot the foundry was mass OF flames. The
plant is a very valuable one, all the firms
patterns being stored in the building, and
should it be destroyed the loss will be great.
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A SEVERE STORM.
All the Mail Trains Late-Lincoln Park
Badly Damaged.
CHICAGO. Dec. 3.

CHICAGO, Dec. D.
All the western mail trains were from 80
minutes to an hour and half late this morn
ing, on account of last nights snow storm.
The eastern mails were delayed much longer
BY the storm. The schooner Julia p. Merrill
came in this morning minus her mainsail,
mainboom, yawl-boat and part of her deck
load. At no place were the effects of the
storm more apparent than at Lincoln Park.
All along the lake shore the trees are lying
PROSTATE, and many of the poles used for the
electric light are also blown down. The tenn
porary breakwater that had been constructed
preparatory to building permanent one was
completely washed away, and the waves, 18th
no resistance, swept over the drive, tearing
it away in many places and undermining it
over almost the entire distance. The park
authorities have erected q number of break
waters to protect the drives, but thus far they
have been invariably washed away.
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FIFTY INJURED.
A Train on the Texas Il Pacific Railroad
Wrecked.
GoRDoN, Tex, L

OOkDON, lex, Dec- D.
At l.30 o'clock yesterday morning the west
bound passenger train on the Texas & Pacific
railway was wrecked at the trestlework cross
ing the creek, nine miles east of this place.
The accident was caused by a broken rail.
The first ceach jumped the trestle and fell to
the bottom Of the creek, which was dry, and
fell over on it's side. The next coach was
thrown of also, but part Of it rested on the
bank. The sleeper jumped the track, but did
not go down Only one passenger was badly
hurt J. +. Loomis Of st. Louis. Some so pas
sengers required medical attendance, being
badly shaken up and more or less bruised.
Loomis has been taken to the company's
hospital at Fort Worth. The other psssen-
gers have resumed their journey westward.
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A Prairie Fire.

BUXTON. Kan, Dec. 6.
During high wind on Friday prairie
ire broke out miles south OF here, wnicn
swept over an area of about 80 miles IN wid!n
and destroyed 1000 stacks OF nay ana gram
and numbers of sheep, hogs and cattle
.heds. On the Edwards ranch, 1900 tons OF
hav were burned. johnson and Williams
lo:t 5000 tons of hay beside fences, sheds and
crope. Jno. Leeper and Jno. Berry we're se-
vsrsiv burned and are not expected to live.
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DIR. Edward C. Huges, Rockford. H.,
graduated N. Y. City, 1861 voluntarily
testifies :-"Some years ago. my only son,
aged four, had an attack of the Whooping
Cough, characterized by the most violent
spasms have ever seen in a practice Of Is
years. Had several consultations with emf
nent physicians, and all ordinary and extra
ordinary remedies were resortej to. The
paroxysms were simply frightful. believed
the child would die. reluctantly tried DR..
Seth Arneld's Cough Killer and the effect
was magical. Three bottles cured him."
For sale by all druggists. Price, 25c SOC.
and 81 90 per bottle.
Try DR.. Seth Arnold's Vegetable Pills for
biliousness, they will cure you.
decl-d&wlv
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AppallIug Prairie Fires.

WINFIELD, Kan, Dec. 6.
Terrific fires are reported - the result of
Fridays gale. The most destructive and
continuous northeast wind ever experienced
in this section prevailed. The cattle ranch
of Paflin & Webb, 80 miles below here, was
entirely destroyed, with from 400 TO 900 head
of cattle. It was the most appalling prairie
hre ever experienced in this county.
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Catarrh Cured

Catarrh Is very prevalent disease, with
distressing and offensive symptoms. Hoods
sarsaparilla gives ready relief and speedy
cure. from the fact it acts through the blood.
and thus reaches every part of the system.
Il suffered with catarrh fifteen years. Took
Hoods Sarsaparilla and am not troubled any
with catarrh, and my general health is much
better." I. w. LILLIs, Postal Clerk Chicago
& St. Louis Railroad.
Il suffered with catarrh or years; tried
many wonderful cures, inhalers, etc., spend
iDgnearly one hundred dollars without benefit.
tried Hoods Sarsaparilla, and was greatly
tmproyed" NJ. A. ABBEY, Worcester. Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is characterized b7
three peculiar:ties 1st, the combination OF
remedial agents; I'd, the proportion; Sd, the
process of securing the active medicinal
qualities. The result IS medicine of unusual
strength, effecting cures hitherto unknown
Send for book containing additional evidenc.
"Hoods Sarsaparilla tones up my system.
purifles my Giood, sharpens my appetite. and
seems to make me over" j. p THOMPsON
Register OF Deeds, Lowell, Mass.
"Hoods S,rsaparilla beats all others and
Is sworth It's weight in gold" /. BARRINGTON.
100 Bank Street, New York City.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for S. Made
only by G. ]. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
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Caucus of the Democratic Senators.

All the democratic senators except four
met in conference at IL o'clock today. SEN
ator VOORHEES, was instructed to put in nomi-
nation for president pro tempore, Senator
Harris of Tennessee. Senator Harris ac-
cepted the nomination. and in short speech
thanked the conference for the honor con-
ferred upon him. The caucus adjourned at
II o'clock without transacting any business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-07

As the season advances, the pains and
aches by which rheumatism makes itself
known, ARE experienced after every exposure.
1t is not claimed that Hoods Sarsaparilla is a
specific for rheumatism--we doubt IL there is,
or can be,such a remedy. But the thousands
benefited by Hoods Sarsaparilla, warrant us
in urging others who suffer from rheumatism
to take it before the first keen twinge.
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Died from His Injuries.
HAyERHILL. Ma

HAvERHILL, Mass, Dec. 6.
Albert p. Lewis, who was found insensible
on the Boston & Maine railroad bridge last
evening, died this evening. He was an
married, 25 years old, shoemaker by trade
and native of Maine. Medical Examiner
Cogsvell held an autopsy and found that .
fracture Of the skull caused his death.
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Grant & Ward Attached.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3.
Harvey L. Bachelor of New York city
hled an attachment suit in the county court
today aeainst the heirs of Gen U. S. Grant
and the drm Of Grant 4 Ward for e22. 900 on
any property the defendants may have in
Cook county. II is not known that Gen.
Grant left any property situated in this county
to the amount named, if any at all.
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POstmasters Appointed.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.
The following postmasters have been ap-
pointed: North Perry, Jas. Ross Rockport,
Thomas Perry ;Vassalboro, Chas. w. Mower !;
Windham Centre, Chas. ID. Hasty.
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Buckish's Arnfca saivs.

The BEST 5ALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Germs. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
~ money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Devine & Coughlin.
dec27d&vlv
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A Sad Reality.
ROCKLAND, Dec. G.

RoCKLAND, Dec. 6.
AT polo last night the II. M. B. again beat
the Granite City's, Augusta, three to one 1t
was splendidly played game. Playing time
Il minutes. The Granite City's goal was
made on foul.
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The Eastern War.

BELGRADE, Dec. 6.
Its positively stated here that Russia and
Austria will intimate to Prince Alexander
and King Milan that they will occupy Bulga-
ria and Servia respectively if hostilties be
renewed.