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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-19
FRlGHTFUL ACCIDENT.
An Emigrant Train on the Pennsylva.
mia Railroad Run Into by an Express
Eight Persons Killed and Number
Wounded.

JERSEY CRY, n. j., Oct, Is.
The southern express on the Pennsylvania
railroad ran into an immigrant train tonight
near the Hsckensack river bridge. Several
persons were killed and many wounded The
cars are now burning All the ambulances
in the city have been called out for the relief
of the wounded. Some of the dead and
wounded are being taken to Newark. Two
women, man, whu were killed, and three
OF the wounded have been brought to this
city.
LArER-An emigrant train which left Jer-
sey City at 7.l5 p. NJ stopped at the coal
shute and At the east side of Hackensack
river bridge the western express (not the
sou,hern), which left at Sis, crashed into
the caboose of the emigrsnt train and threw
the caboose and passenger car upon the
east bound track. The Lehigh Valley train
No. ), leaving Newark at $40. crashed into
the wreck and one of the Lehigh Valley cars
took fire. The wreck is the most frightful
on the road for wears. Three of the dead
have been brought to Jersey City. They are
man and woman, both decapitsted and ter
ribly mangled, and boy of about II years,
whose legs had been cut of All are dressed
as emigrants. Their names have not vet
been learned, Among the wounded are
Eulena Arneas. Christian G. Balstcad, Ma
riouz Ginger and Laura Redesan. 1t is inn
possible now TO obtain n full list of the in-
lured. Ii is said there are many more under
the wreck. The latest information places
the number killed at eight.
LATEsr-Eulena Ameas. Marinus Klinger
and Christina Bolsted, the three wounded
emigrants who were brought here, are all
Norwegians. The first two have since died
of injuries and the woman is fatally hurt.
The bodies of the man, woman and boy
which were brought here have been taken
to the morgue. They have not yet been
identified. dense fog prevailed at the time
OF the accident, Others of the wounded are
Stew A. Bowers, fireman of the Lehigh
Valley train, skull fractured; Owen Hall,
engineer of the same train, injuries not learn
ed; Louis Ubrie, conductor of the emigrant
train, and an unknown woman with baby,
badly hurt about the head and body. The
bsby's legs and one arm was broken As far as
learned none of the passengers on the West
ern express were seriously injured. The
western expres train proceeded on its Jour
ney about midnight The passengers on the
Lehigh Valley train were brought to
Jersey City on the relief train sent to the
scene. 1t is feared that others will be found
beaeath the wreck. The full extent of the
disaster will not be known until morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-19
A SWINDLE.
How Sharper Acquired Much Wealth
With No Capital.

EAGLE Pass, Tex, Oct. II.
About eight months ago there drifted into
Eagle Pass man who begun peddling with
pack on his shoulders. In a few weeks he
became proprietor of small dry goods store
under the name of NJ. ID Spiro. Then came
a report with legal documents from Germany
that Spiro had fallen heir to l62, 900 marks,
by the death of wealthy uncle. Immediate
ly on receipt of the news Spiro branched out
IN business on an extensive scale. He took
partner and soon established a big credit
on the story of his good fortune. the Open
heimer of San Antonio and several large
houses of that city being among the creditors
Yesterday, Anton Oppenheimer appeared in
the city and levied an attachment on the well
filled warehouse of Spiro & Co. Oppenhei-
mer had become suspicious, and cabled to
Germany regarding the alleged legacy and
received reply saying that the whole story
was a cunning fabrication and that Spiro had
no wealthy relatives. The willy man has been
sleeping across the river for several nights,
and, when he learned of Oppenheimer's Ar
rival, he did not come across. 1t is thought
he has no less than $751; cash with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-19
NEWPORT'S SENSATION.
An Autopsy on Burton's Body Leads to
the Conclusion that il was Suicidal.

NEWPORT, X. L., Oct. II.
The leading topic of conversation TODAY
was the autopsy made on the body of the late
Benjamin J. Burton, particulars of whose
death, together with a full report of the ugly
and untruthful reports as to the way and
manner in which he came to his end, appear
ed in today's paper. The autopsy was made
in the cemetery. Search was first made for
the ball which was fred into the breast, but
after an hours labor without success, the ef-
fort was abandoned. and attention was given
to the wound in the head. After dissecting
considerable the bullet was found in the pos
terror portion of the cerebrum of the left side
The feeling is gaining ground that the de-
ceased ended his life with his own hands and
that a cruel suspicion has been directed
against an innocent young man. The de-
ceased held many gloomy conversations with
acquaintance Of late, and to the captain of
police, +. b. Garpett, he unbosomed himself.
and when the latter heard Of his death by
suicide he was not in the least surprised,
The appearance Of the body when found in
dicated suicide.
There were no signs of struggle The
son-in-law is young man Of quiet demeanor
and one who would hardly be suspected of
such terrible crime. He keenly feels his
trying position, but is confident that he will
be honorably and justly acquitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-19

It's prepared from sarsaparilla, Yellow Dock,
Cherry Bark, Pirsisscwa, Mandrake, Dandelion.
and other well-known vegetable remedies. The
combination, proportion, and preparation are
REGULAR to Hoods Sarsaparilla, and effect n.
uoarkable cures where other medicines fail.
II cures Scrofr' :, Salt Khcum, Boils, Pirnples.
Humors, Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Sick Headache.
Indigestion, General Debility, Catarrh, Rheu.
u,atlsm, Kidney and Liver Complaints, oves.
comes that tired feeling, creates an appetita.
and builds up the whole system. The
"GooD NAME AT HOME"
won by Hoods Sarsaparilla is unequalled in ~
history OF medicines. Such is its popularity n
Lowell, Mass, where it is made, that wholo
neighborhoods are taking it at the same tima,
Til, success IS extending all over the country,
Send for book containing statements Of many
remarkable cures.
Hoods Sarsaparilla IS sold by all druggisea.
O.; six for S.. Prepared by G. 1. HOOD q ca,
Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
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SINK OR SWIM.
Steamboat Officials Meet With Harsh
Treatment bv a Gang OF Roughs.

PITTsBURG, Oct. Is.
A crowd of 2000 people, among whom were
large number Of roughs, gathered on the
wharf this afternoon to join the excursion to
Davis Island, where Capt. Paul Boynton
was advertised to give an exhibition. The
officers of the steamers were overpowered and
their boats loaded to the waters edge On
this account they were afraid to make the
trip and announced that the exhibition would
be given before the wharf. This announce
ment led to a riot, during which the roughs,
with axes and other implements, almost cut
the barges Edna and Alice. and compelled
the officers to jump overheard to save their
lives, because they would not refund the
money taken for tickets. A large force Of
policemen were ordered to the wharf, but
order was not restored for a long time The
ringleaders were arrested. Only one man
was injured.
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THE OAR.
John Teemer Gone Into Training for
His Race With Hanlan.

TROY, N. Y, Oct. II.
John Teemer, of McKeesport. Pa, who is
to row a three mile race with Hanlan over
the Pleasure Island course, commenced prac-
ticing yesterday, making his headquarters at
the Cohoes clubhouse. Teemer is accom-
panied by Wallace Ross, his trainer, and
Mr.. Volkes, his hacker. The practice will
be over the Cohoes course until Oct. %,
when it will be changed to Pleasure Island
Teemer and Ross will row twice day.
Teemer said today the manner in which the
course at Pleasure Island was tagged off for
the rece of Thursday gave decided advan-
tage to whoever secured the choice of water
'In the contest between Hanlan and myself
will insist upon having the course tagged
out in the centre of the river. In the Court
ney Conley race with Hosmer and Gaudaur
the latter would have won the race had they
had the inside course instead of the outside. :"
Courtney and Conley were beaten" said
Wallace Ross today, "because their COM
petitOrs were fairly too much for them"
When asked whether Hanlan was not bet
ter man than Courtney. he said Courtney
was fairly beaten by Hanlan everywhere.
will row Courtney if he wants to, anywhere
from half mile to five miles. As for the
race between Teemer and Hanlan, you can
rest assured that it will be a square one, and
that Hanlan will not rest on his oars and
throw kisses at the ladies'. The articles of
agreement for the coming race call for race
on the oath. Haulan wants it on the 26th,
but Teemer will row as agreed, or not at all.
am not afraid to bet that Conley can beat
Courtney i'll single. Courtney and Conley
pound the water too hard. They could do
better in boat seated three feet apart
No agreement has been reached between
Teemer and Hanlan and whether the race
will take place on the oath or 26th is still in
doubt and will be settled on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-19
PROSECUTED CHRISTIANS.
Missionaries Complain of Robbery or
Destruction OF Their Chapels, and
Other Difficulties.

WASHINGTON, Oct IL.
A report has been received by the secretary
of state from Consul Seymour at Canton,
China, inclosng pamphlets issued by the
Shanghai and Hanknow committees, de-
scribing the prosecutions of Christians in
China. Mr.. Seymour says the material in
the pamphlet is from the pens of eminent
American, English and German missionaries,
and is published with the purpose of dissemi-
mating information that may lead to better
provisions being made BY the western powers
for protecting native Christians from perse-
cution in China "The subject" he con-
tinues, sis one of Importance, and although
such persecution is clearly forbidden BY
treaty stipulation, there seems to be no pre-
scrlbed manner for enforcing the prohibition,
or for obtaining indemnity for losses sus-
tanned by its violation | have tried to avoid
troubling the department with the details Of
the many cases of trouble to which the mis-
sionaries from the United States and Europe
and their native converts, co-workers, native
preachers and helpers have been involved in
this, the most turbulent consular district in
China or in the world, but have labored
faithfully, and somewh hat successfully in get
ting these difficulties adjusted fairly and
quietly as possible. The prosecutions Of
which the missionaries complain comprise
ROBBERY or destruction OF chapels, beating
blackmaling and 'bovcotting' OF native Chris
tains, often with the encouragement of local
authorities, and the refusal Of the authorities
to punish the offenders, protect the Christians
or take measures to secure restitution. 1t is
not intended to leave the impression that the
Chinese authorities have in every case been
unwilling to deal justly by native Christians
On the contrary, the not unfrequent aid rem
dered by local officials in suppressing out
breaks is gratefully acknowledged
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FROM BATH.
A Dwelling House Destroyed by Fire
Good Work of the Engines.

BATH, Oct Il.
The dwelling house on Robinson street at
the South End, was damaged by fire Satur-
dav morning at o'clock. about 5000 worth
The loss is covered by insurance. The house
was occupied by John Robinson. The dis
tance from the house to the engine house is
mile and quarter, but water was played
through 1850 feet of hose in Is minutes from
the time the alarm was received. Harris lost
most of his household goods. The origin of
the FIRE is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-19
ATTEMPTED MURDER.
A ColOTed Minister Fired at by an I'm.
known Person.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Oct. Is.
At 1870 tonight unknown parties attempt
ed to assassinate Rev. N. r. Contree, prom
inent colored Baptist minister. He was re-
turning from church where he had held SER
vices and on passing the corner of DeSoto
and Webster streets was fred upon. There
were about 20 Of his congregation in the
crowd and the contents of shot gun loaded
With buckshot caused considerable havoc
Two bullets struck Contree in the face, in
ficting painful but not dangerous wounds.
S. L. Contree, brother Of the minister, was
shot in the back and also through the chin.
The wounds are dangerous. Ellen Wright,
colored, received a shot in the hip. The As.
sassin fed after shooting but threw away his
gun. This is the second attempt to kill the
minister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-19
A Fine Polo Game.

RoCKLAND, Oct. Is.
In polo game last night, the II. Nj. BIS
formerly the Rocklands, played picked
team of professionals from Portland, com
prisiug the best players of last winters Maine
league, the most brilliant game yet played
here. The H. NJ BIS won three straight
goals in FIVE and one-halt minutes. An exhi-
bition of three goals was then played in which
the visitors got one.
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Sagadahoc Fair Races.

Brunswick, Oct. Il.
At the closing day of the Sagadahoc fair
5000 people were present; splendid weather
and good track. The stallion race was won
bv Grey George of Topsham; time ,. 40. The
.. 2S class was won by Hambletonian Knox I;
Gilhreth Maid second, Black Nell third; best
time 2.29. The 2,45 class was won by Red
Cross Lady Independence second F. o. j.
third; best time, 1884
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End of a Celebrated Case.

BUFFALO, Oct Is.
The second trial of the celebrated case of
People VS.. Lorenzo Dimmick. charged with
grand larceny in the irst degree, was brought
to close tonight. The jury, after being
out IL hours, brought in verdict of guilty
with . recommendation for mercy. Dimmck,
who was of the firm of Dimmicx & Crosby,
was charged by the Thames & Mersey Insur-
ance Co. with transferring insurance origi-
nally placed in other companies to that COM
psny, after reports of losses of vessels and
cargoes had been made.
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French Elections.

PARIS, Oct. Is.
Returns so far received of the second bal
lots today for members of the chamber of
deputies are in favor OF the republicans. M.
Popon, rep, has been elected in the depart
ment of Eure, against Due de Bioglie.
The election passed off qnietly. NJ. Goblet,
minister of public instructor, has been re-
turned by large majority. 1t is now be-
lieved that the conservatives are victorious
in the provinces.
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Cardinal McCloskey's Will.

NEW YORK, Oct. IL.
The will Of the late Cardinal John Nc
Closkey was filed for probate this afternoon
in the surrogates Office. The document il
brief. He directs his executors to pay all his
just debts and funeral and testamentary ex-
penses Immediately after his decease. Then
he bequeathes to Archipishop Corrigan, Bish-
opM cLaughlin Of Brooklyn and Bishop Nc
Nierney of Albany all the remainder Of his
estate, appointing them At the same time ex-
ecutors Of his will.
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The Late Rowing Contest.

ALBANY, Oct. H.
The defeat of Courtney and Conley by
Hanlan and Lee is the subject of much dis
cussion in rowing circles. The word to ego
was given before Courtney and Conley were
ready and the start gained BY the other boat
so effected Conley that he lost his presence
of mind and seemingly retarded the speed of
his boat until all hope of victory was lost
Courtney rowed in good form throughout.
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Saved by His Mother.

PORTLAND, Oct. IL.
F.V. Cook, arrested in Portland. Friday,
for obtaining money under false pretences
from several prominent Portland firms and r.
a. Hazelton of Bridgton, was released. His
mother came from Charlestown and helped
him nav all his bills.
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70 Aid Parne ell.

New YORK, Oct. Is.
Final arrangements for the Irish demon
stration to be held at Tammany Hall, Wed
nesday evening, have been completed. c.
A. Dana has been asked to preside and it Is
expected that 5000 will be realized ~ .
fund to help elect ParneIlise candidates in
ireland.
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Mrs. Jas. e.. Blaine Shaken Up.

KANSAS CITY, Oct. II.
An incoming passenger train on the Hanni-
bal & St. Joseph railroad ran into caboose
and engine at Harlem, opposite this city, this
forenoon Both engines and caboose were
badly damaged No one was hurt. Mrs.
Jas G.. Blaine was on the train, en- route to
Fort Leayenworth.
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Hard Glove Contest.

FARGO, OAK, Oct Is.
A hard glove contest between Ed. McGowan
Of Winnipeg, and Ben Arthur of Montana
last night, was decided in favor of McGowan,
who demolished Arthurs nose in the fourth
rOund
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A Dispute Between POstmasters Settled
by the Postmaster General.
PITTsBURG, Pa. Oct.

PIrTsBURG, Pa, Oct. is.
A dispute between Posrmasters Larkin of
Pittsburg, and Myler of Allegheny City, as
to the right of the formers special delivery
messengers TO deliver letters to points in
Allegheny City, was settled today by receipt
of letter from Postmaster General Villas, in
which he decides in favor of Larkin. The
discussion will affect all cities divided by a
river, as is the case here between Allegheny
CITY and Pittsburg.
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Loss e1,5OO.

PORTSMOUTH, n H., Oct. IL.
The store of Howard Staples, containing
the postofice, at South Eliot, Me-, burned
Friday evening. Loss $500; insurance and
origin unknown.
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Burglary at Sanford.

SANFORD, Oct. Is.
Burglars broke into the store of NOVEL; &
Libby, last night, by prying the window
They blew open the safe and took $50 IN
silver. No clue.
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Crushed Beneath IA Load of Edgings.

FAIRFIELD, oct. IL.
Augustus Haskell was feartully, If not Ia
tally injured, Friday. at the Somerset Fibre
Cos mill at Fairfield. car load OF green
edgings was dumped upon him. crushing his
hip. disjointing it and otherwise mangling
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Cholera Reports.

MADRID, Oct. Is.
II has been reported throughout Spain today
ll9 new cases of cholera and 60 deaths.
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To COnvaIescents.


After a severe attack of disease, it does
not matter Of what type, the constitution is
left in an enfeebled and enervated condition.
THE PATIENT FEELS DE-
PRESSED AND LANGUID.
The least attempt at exercise tires him and
produces unaccustomed pains and aches.
THE REASON for this is that the
tssues-the musces-have been wasted by
disease. The glands and organs have be
come weakened from disease and medication.
The stomach is not in condition to assimi-
late the food that the system requires to build
itup.
WHAT is NEEDED at this time is
areliable stomach and system tonic. Years
of experience, and hundreds of thousands of
cases, have demonstrated that no remedy
known to medical science equals DIR. K.
c. FLOWERS LIVER AND
STOMACH SANATIVE as a tonic at
such times.
1t invigorates and TONES UP THE
STOMACH. enabling it to perform its
important part in the process of digestion it
corrects and regulates the action of the liver
at a time when it is so apt to be deranged; it
quckens the secretng power of the kidneys,
enabling them to eliminate the poisons and
waste matter from the system, and lastly 1T
ACTS AS 4 GENERAL TONIC,
GIVING;NEW LIFE VIGOR
TO THE TIRED BODY AND
BRAIN.
ss-There is no other medicine on
earth that combines all these valua-
Bile qualities.
The testimony of thousands is that latter
taking your Sanative for short time ! feel
like a new person." and but very recently
We are in receipt of large number of letters
from grateful friends, who, after speaking of
late illness, say they "NEVEK
FOUND A TONIC so VALUA-
BILE IN ECONVALESCENCE As
YOUR LIVER AND STOMACH
SANATIVE, AND TRUST THAT
soon EVERY SUFFERER MAY
KNOW OF ITS WONDERFUL
VIRTUES"
This medicine is prepared by the Flower
Medicine Co., Boston, and is kept for sale by
all druggists
svvaIuabie pamphlet sent free on APP
plication.
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FROM BANGOR.
Excitement Over the Disappearance OF
Young Girl.

BANGOR, Oct. 18.
Much excitement was caused here last
night and today by the mysterious disappear
ance of Edith the II year old daughter of
Frank IL. Drummond of this city, who was
last seen between and s last evening. She
was finally discovered this afternoon. She
went to Boston on last evenings Pullman
when she appeared strangely and was sent by
passenger TO the home of his sister in Bos-
ton. A dispatch received tonight announces
her safe arrival and friends have gone to
bring her home. Alteration of mind is be-
lieved to be the cause of her actions.
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Division No. 80 of the Brotherhood of Lo-
comotive Engineers held its semi-annual
meeting here today. About thirty were
present Nine new members were admitted.
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BY TELEGR GRAPH,
WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next "a Hours
War Department

War Department,
Office Of the Chief Signal Officer.
washington, ID. c., Oct. la.-I AN.
For New England and Middle States
fair weather, followed by threatening wealth.
er and rain; winds shifting to easterly cooler
lower barometer.
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VI OrtuaTy.
Meeting OF Engineers.

X S. Prescott, an old resident, died today
aged eighty.
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WHAT NEEDED at this time is

reliable stomach and system tonic. Years
of experience, and hundreds of thousands of
cases, have demonstrated that no remedy
known to medical science equals DIR. R.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-19

After a severe attack of disease, it does
left in an enfeebled and enervated condition.