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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
Telegraph N alters.

HARTFORD, Conn, July Is.
The contest to prevent the acquisition Of
the Bankers & Merchants and American
Rapid Telegraph companies by the Western
Union was begun in earnest this morning in
the form of hearing before Judge Shipman
in the U. : Circuit Court, on an injunction
restraining the latter company from taking
possession of the two first named Without
action the hearing was adjourned until to-
mnrrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
An Address Presented to the Lord Lien.
tenant Of Ireland.

DUBLIN, July 10.
The Earl of Caravan, Lord Lieutenant Of
Ireland, to-day. received an address from the
Irish Academy and Presbytery Of Belfast.
The Presbytery's address contained an ex-
preston of strong regret at the disgrace to
the Irish name caused by the suspension Of
the Munster Bank. The suspension was
pronounced an outrage and a crime. The
address, however, referred to political affairs
in Ireland as more hopeful than they had
been for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
4 Tribute to Gen. Grant from Mississippi
Democrats.
VIcKsUURG, Miss, Ju

VIcKsUURG, Miss, July Is.
The democrats of Warren county met in
here yesterday, and endorsed
Gov. Lowry for reelection. The convention
also adopted the following resolution:
Resolved, That all join in the nations
grief for the sad affection which has befallen
Gen. Grant, Americas most illustrious cit
izen, who vas as magnanimous in peace as
he Was great in war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
HA!sk i,lSpATCKFS.
FROM PORTLAND.
Death of Captain James J. Humphrey
OF Yarmouth.

PORTLAND, July 10.
Capt James J. Humphrey, for many years
a prominent shipmaster and owner, died at
his residence in Yarmouth early this morn
ing. Capt. Humphrey had comm anded some
of the finest ships sailing from Maine in the
last forty years, the last being the Oracle of
Bath, after which he retired several years
ago and has since managed vessels in which
he held interest, and has filled some munich
pal offices in his native town. Capt Humph-
rey leaves widow and several children. He
was prominent Mason and Odd Fellow,
being charter member and Past High Priest
of Cumberland Roval Arch Chapter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
brunswick Water Works.

BRUNSWICK, July 10.
At the special town meeting it was voted
to accept the proposition of the Pejepscot
Water Supply Company to furnish the town
with water, including fifty hydrants, at $1,000
year for twenty years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
Existence Extended.

WAsHINGToN, July l5.
The comptroller OF the currency today ex-
tended the corporate existence of the follow
ing named banks for a period of twenty
wears: North Berwick National Bank, North
Berwick, Me and the York National of Saco,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16

Ch,cago Produce Market.

CHTCAOO, July TO.
FLoUK-dul.
WHEAT higher; No. z Chicago Spring, ssiass(,
July sGt a ssI
CORN higher at 46i.
OATs-higher 3li.
kYE-steady IS.
BARLEY firm g.
PORK - at 10 30 a 10 IS.
LARD - a. 62l % IS.
BULK MEAT-onogiaers, 400: Short rib, 8 70:
Short clear. .6 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
A Lease of Mill Property.

DOVER, n. H.. July IL
The proprietors of the Sawyer Woolen
mills have leased the Bellamy mill property
to Prescott & Forbes of Paris, Me-, for the
of patent tbrous spool pads and
Gently burned out in Paris will employ a
large amount of help.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16

WEIRs. n. H., July 10.
The New England travelling passenger
agents, numbering about 200, arrived here
this morning and enjoyed q ride on the
steamer Lady of the Lake, took dinner at
Hotel Weirs and departed for Boston in the
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY ABOUT
DR.. R. C. FLOWERS
r FI Nj r D T r S.

100 Pearl It Hartford. Conn, April lss5
al recommend all sufferers from dyspepsia or liver
complaint to Dr. Flowers sanative. speak
from personal knowledge Of it, value II has helped
me wonderfully" Miss MARY MEEK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
Changes in the PO>t.Ofice.

Democrats who claim to be well informed,
believe that Mr.. George SWEET will be the
assistant postmaster under Mr.. Palmer. Mr..
SWEET is son of the late John SWEET OF
Swett's Express Co, and is at present con-
nected with the boot and shoe house of c. j.
Walker & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16

Bridgeport, Conn March. 1885.
"Dr. Flowers Liver ana ~tomach sanative cannot
be too highly recommended to those suffering from
dyspepsia and kindred troubles. | have used ii my
self. aud know whereof speak"
Rev SYLVESTER CLARK,
Rector OF Trinity Episcopal Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
The Buffalo Base Ball Club Not Dis.
banded.

BUFFALO, July TO.
The directors of the Buffalo base ball club,
deny that the club is about to disband. They
have offered TO release some of the players
but the only man yet released is Calvin.
The club will appear at Providence on Sat
urday, according to schedule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
BY TELEGRAPH.
WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next "a Hours.
War Department.

War Department,
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
Washington, ID. c., July l6.-l 4. NJ.
For New England and Middle States
warmer; generally fair weather; winds gen
orally southerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
League Games.

At New York-Providence 6, New York I.
At Detroit-Detroit 3, st. Louis 0.
At ButIalo-Buffalo 9, Chicago 4.
The following is the standing of league
games up to date:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
Run over and Killed by Circus Wagon.

The six year old son of Philip Conroy was
ran over here today by the music wagon OF
Barnum's circus and Instantly killed, the
wheel crushing his head The coroner de-
cided that the circus vas not to blame.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16

lD Maple Ave, Hartford. Conn., Feb. 1855
81 commenced taking DR.. Flowers Sana.iye last
August and have derived such great benefit from its
use that Undertaking, recommend 1t a"
Miss EMMA FISHER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16

IL Prospect ST. Bridgeport, Conn Feb. 1885.
"Dr. Flowers Nerve Piils have been OF great ben
eft to me. They are SIMPLY invaluable"
RS CHA. f.. WILMOT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
El Mahdi Believed to be Dead.

CAIRO, July 15.
The Arabs of the upper class believe FL
Mahdi il dead.
The famine in Kordorfan has become ter
rible and has extended to Khartoum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Ncw YORK Money market.
RveutnQ Report.

NEw YORK, July 10.
Money cay between from n n and closed at IA
Prime Mercantile paper, ta6. Exchange s.eady
IS for long, and 50 for short. Governments steady
Closing bids:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16

Danbary Conn. April. 1885
81 can Thoroughly recommend Dr Flowers Nerve
Pills- Tn are just what every woman who has the
cares Of u house and family needs, for they TO
have "A sedaiiye md quieting effect the nervous
system without leusirg any unpleasant eff CT be
hind" Mrr. JANE HDiT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
BASE BALL.
The POrtlands Defeated.

PORTLAND, July 10.
The Brocktons defeated the Portlands in
a close game this afternoon. 1t was the
pitchers game throughout but Blakelv was
handicapped by the inability of the catchers
to hold him. Both of the Brockton runs
were on passed balls and wild pitches.
The following was score:
Innings-l 3 9
Brocktons-0 0 0 0 0 l. .
Portlands % 0 0 0 0 0 0 l.
Time, hours and 80 minutes Umpires,
Quinn and Donohue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16

Clinton Ave-, Stamford. Conn, April. 1875.
"Four bottles OF DIR. Flo~,'rs Liver Sanativc have
done more tor my wife thai til the doctors. Before
commencing ITS she suiie cd intensely from liver
troubles she Is to day In better oBdiion than .he
has b. en- for years. + able TO attend 10 her house
hold duties. ENJOY her meals and sleep soundy /;
something that was fer months beyonf her power ="
HERMAN HEISER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16
A BLOODY FIGHT.

Collision Between the Cleveland Strik.
eT> and the Police The strikers Driv.
en- Back Win Blood >treaming Down
Their face>-SiX Policemen Badly
Cut-Thirty.Five Strikers Lying on the
Ground When the Skirmish Ended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-16

April, 1855.
Mrs. HENRY NJ. .JESNIN ~, SO. Norwalk. Conn,
says;
al have taken Dr. Flowers Liver Sanative for five
months. and feel that to 1t. In tonjuncton with his
Nerve Pills owe the immunity from sickness now
enjoy. II has done me grcnt good and heartily re-
commend IT."
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-01

to said court and which would. but for the provs-
ions of this act have day at the term of said court
to be held on the third Tuesday of September of
the present year as provided by law, shall be re-
turnable to- and have day at the term of said court
to be held on the second Tuesday of October.
And all matters pending in, or returnable to said
court, and which would but for the provision of
this act have day at the term of said court to be
held on the second Tuesday of March, in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
eightysix by law provided, shall be returnable to-
and have day at the term of said court to be held
on the second Tuesday of February in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty
six. [Approved February5 5, 1851
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-01
Extra


AN ACT to amend section ffty-four of chapter
forty OF the Revised Statutes relating to the trans
portatlOn OF trout, togue and land-lOcked sal
mon.
Be 1t enacted. etc., as follows:
Section ffty-four Of chapter forty of the revised
statutes is hereby amended so that said section
as amended, shall read as follows:
Section o. No person shall take, catch, KILL or
transportation, more than fifty pounds of handbook
ed salmon trout or togue, in ALL nor shall any such
be transported except in the possession Of the own
ef thereof, under penalty Of fifty dollars for tho
locked salmon, trout, or togue, in all, so taken,
caught, killed, in possession. transportation, in
ed in violation of this section, may be seized on
complaint, and shall be forfeited 10 he prosecutor
Whoever has in possession more than fly pounds
in all of such fish, shall be deemed to have taken
them in violation of this section
[Approved February "a, 1851
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-01
Chapter $50.

AN ACT to repeal those portions of the thrty-irst
section of chapter forty of the Revised Statutes
relating to Nequasset stream in WoolWich and
Cobscook or Orange Riverin Whiting.
Be 1t enacted, ETC., as follows:
So much of section thirty of chapter forty
OF the revised statutes, relates to Nequasset
stream in WoolWich, and Cobscoolz or Orange river
in Whiting is hereby repealed and the fisheries and
rights of fishery in said waters are hereby made
subject to and protected by the general provisions
Of the revised statutes relating to migratory fishes
and inland fisheries [Approved February Ii, 1886 ]
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-01
Chapter 25S.

AN ACT relating to the Jurisdictions of munich
pal ard police judges and trial justices in prose
cutions for violation of the Fish and Game laws
Be 1T enacted, etc., as follows:
Section 1. In all prosecutions under chapter
thirty, revised statutes of the State of Maine
of one thousand eight hundred and eighty three,
relating to moose, deer, caribou, and other wild
galne and of chapter forty, relating to fish and
ters, municipal and police judges and trial Justices
within their counties have, by complaint, original
and concurrent jurisdiction with the supreme iu-
dical and superior courts.
Section 2. This act shall take effect when ap-
proved. [Approved Feb. 2, 1851
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-01
Chapter 25o.

AN ACT to change the time of holding the terms
of the Supreme Judicial Court in Oxford Coun-
ty.
Be ii enacted, etc.. as follows:
Section /. After the first day of April in the
present year the supreme judicial court, within
Paris, in said county, the second Tuesday of Oc-
tober and on the second Tuesday of February an
nuaHy, instead of at the times as now provided by
law. And in addition to the above named terms,
the same court shall be held annually hereafter;
by of the justices thereof at said Paris on the
first Tuesday of May, which last named term shall
be held without either grand or traverse jury un-
less otherwise specially ordered by any judge of said
court. ALI recognizances and other criminal pro-
cesses made returnable to- and to have day in said
May term when criminal business is transact
ed, shall be continued to, and have day in the
next term of said court held in said county.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-01
Chapter 252.

AN ACT in relation to the taking of Alewives by
the town of Warren, in Georges River.
Be 1t enacted etc., as follows:
Section l. Section forty-one of chapter forty of
alewives by the town of Warren in the Georges
river, and by the town of Marlborough in the
Medomak river under the authority granted s,id
sets, passed March six eighteen hundred and two,
and amendments thereto passed by the legislature
of this state.
Section O. This act shall take effect when APP
proved. [Approved February "a, 1885,
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-01

such officers, and at the expiration of each decade
of years it shall be the duty of the clerk then in
the decade, bound in q substantial manner
[ApprOved February l6, 1851
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-01


Chapter 254.
AN ACT to restore the salary of the REGISTER of
Probate for Washington County
Be 1t enacted, etc, as follows
Section l.. That section four, chapter one hun
dred and fifteen, line seventeen, of the revised
statutes be and is hereby amended by striking out
the word "four' 50 that as amended said line shall
read: Washington, five hundres dollars
Section 2. This act shall take effect when APP
proved. approved February 26, 1851
Chapter 255.
AN ACT to amend chapter forty of the Revised
Statutes relating to fish and fisheries.
BE 1T enacted, etc., as follows:
Section l. Section nineteen of chapter forty of
the revised statutes IS hereby amended so that as
amended it shall read as follows:
Section 49, There shall be q close time for lob
sters between the fifteenth day of August and the
first day of October, during which no lobster shall
be hshed for, taken, caught, killed, b ught, sold,
exposed for sale, or in possession, in cars pounds
or otherwise, under q penalty of fifty dollars for
the offence and one dollar for every lobster taken
caught killed, bought, sold, exposed for sale or in
possession as aforesaid; provided, however, that
the provisions OF this section shall not apply to
any person taking Holsters not less than ten and
onehaf inches in length for the sole use and con-
sumption of himself and family
Section 2. Section twenty of said chapter is
hereby amended so that as amended it shall read
as follows:
Section 20 No person or corporation shall can
or preserve any Holsters between the fifteenth day
of July and the first day of the following April un-
der penalty of five dollars for every lobster so
canned or preserved and further penalty of three
hundred dollars for each day which such unlaw-
full canning or preserving is done
Section 3. Section tWenty-one of said chapter is
hereby amended so that as amended it shall read
as follows:
Section q. It is unlawful to fish for catch,
buy, sell, expose for sale, possess between the
first day of October and the fifteenth day of the
following August, any female lobster in spawn or
with eggs attached or any young lobster less than
ten and One-half inches in length, measuring
from head to tail extended, exclusive of claws
or feelers, and such Holsters when caught shall
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-08-21

New YORK. Aug 2l "A meeting Of the
general committee of the Grant Memorial
association was hell Thursday afternoon in
the directors room OF the new Mutual Life
Insurance. Company buihlmg in Nassau
street Ev-Pre siieut Arthur, the chairman,
was not present. rs he is nov fishing near
Newport Hamilton Fish was also prevented
from attending in consequence of his sick
ness. Mayor Grace was chosen chairman.
The executive committee made n report
Of its proceedings and committees were an
pointed 70 itsuh criptioas from he Va
rious trades and business houses in the city.
Professor Greenar wa, not at his Office dur
ing the early hours Of the afternoon, but 2
momIer Of the executive committee said
that $3,0lO had teen collected Thursday.
This viii make the total amount 50 far col
lected Sl7. 7S2 %
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-08-21
CONFLICTING NEWS
WITH REFERENCE TO THE STRIKE
ON THE WABASH RAILWAY
The Knights Say the Men Are Gheying
the order and the Hallway officials
Deny 1t - a Chicago Opinion
Wall Street Talk.

New YORK. Aug q. The strike on the
Wabash is the topic OF Wall street, and the
opinion is general that it viii assume
serious and grave proportions il the
trouble is not speedily adjusted. The
determination reached at Wedne'-
days conference at the Western Union
building between the officials Of the Mis-
souri, Pacific and Wabash roads and Jay
Gouli has not transpirel, but it is siguiil-
cant that Thursday morning Mr.. GJulL
Mr.. Hopkins ,oi the Wabash anl several
directors held meeting which consumed
the entire forenoon. The meeting is re-
garded a. Of tine grave import
MIR. John Swinton says that he is by no
means snre that the strike viii not assume
the greatest proportions and extend to the
roads of the east How the ditiicultiaS would
terminate lie refused to venture an opinion
MIR Morosini, of the firm OF Wash
ing ton f. Connor 4 Co, prominent
for its intimate business relations
with A.r Gould said: I'VE believe there i,
no reason to expect any extended trouble.
There is but a small proportion Of the en-
pioyes of the Wabash road on a strike We
have no fears that the strike Hill extend
aust wari
IL refused to either affirm or deny a re-
port tn the effect thnt Mr. Goull and MIR.
Vanderbilt had a conference with regard
T." HE Wabash troubles Wednesday.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-08-21

81. LoyIs. Aur. 3l.-inttors from Selalia
AMI otn,r oint, on the Missouri Pacific the
Missouri, Ean-as &, Texas, and the Union
Pacific, hy Knights, indicate rabij desire
on tie Vart Of the men to JON the
strike. Railroad officials have exactly
opposite information from every point
and wherever it has been serted that
the roal is cripplaI they have denIalit A
repre- -eutEtIve Of the assemblies sent ru
Staabarry Wednesday says the order was
obeyeI by every employe Of the Wabash at
that p int ami on the Omaha division from
6runs wick to Coancn Bluffs. a distance uf
.tJ miles He says every kuigh
IN Brunswick, left work, and in Star
berry npt only the knights b,d
ali tine employees, coal heavers, wipe s
etc, walked out -Four unn-uniou men, ew.
ployed in painting thc compauy's hotel
stuppel work when thair foreman, a knight
quit Train men left their trains on al
al St1nberry and the car repairars laid
down their hammers.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-08-21
FIGHTING HUNGARIAN MINERS.
desperate Outbreak at Pennsylvania
C0iiiery.


SHENANDOAH Pa, Aug. 2l.-The miners
and laborers employed at Lents, Lilly q Co. Is
coAiery here were recently notified by the
clerk thata 5 per cent reduction in all wages
would go into effect at once The men held
meeting ami resolve / not TO accept the reduc-
tioa The mules were therefore hoiSted
up from the mine and the mine closed up
On Tuesday Hungarians and Poles were put
TO work about tae mine, and, although the
striking miners watched their movements
clio ely no disturbance occurred until late
in the evening, when the foreigners were at
tackled. The excitement brought to the
scene crowds of persons and in less than ten
minutes the fight became general and was
participatsI in by 100 men and boys.
All sorts Of missiles were u-ei, including
stlne,, clubs and fence-rails. From fifteen
to twenty-five persons were seriously and
several Hungari1ns fatally njure A
soon as one man became disabled he was
carried away and the battle renewed. The
Hungerans fought desperately and showed
determination not 10 leave the place.
Wednesday morning they returned TO the
colierT ami want 10 work, and have not
since been interferei with Another en-
counter is expected, however.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-08-21

NEW YORK, Aug. 2l-.Ionn A. McCauIl
walked gaily up to the main entrance Of the
Casino Wednesday afternoon and cordially
shooI, hands with Louie Montague. Mr.
Conreil. the Casino stage manager, sus-
pected that McCaul was trying to euace
Miss Montague for one of his companies and
hastily stepped ny to whore the two wero
talking Miss Montague told him she hai
been offered a larger salary than that paid
hy the Casino pc pc. Then McCaul was
reproached by Caureid, and a fracas en-
sued Col McCauH tweaked the German
stage managers nose vigorously, and the
latter drew revolver, but before he could
fire it Ed Aronsou took tne weapon away.
The actors and actresses about the Casin,
were in a great futter nf excitement
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-08-21

MONMOUTH PARK, Aug. 81 Races hore,
Thursday, resulted.
First race, ! mile; Ia Svlphido first
KING Emo,t second, Eliza both third;
time, l:i5.
Secoad race, q mile; Lulu first, Sham
rock sncoud AIoneus thlrds time. 1:17
Third race, q. mile; Luminous first, Lans-
lowue eroud, Brown Duke third, time l:l6
Fourth race, 1s miles; EIgin frst, Toler
ocand, paniqua talrl, 'iIae ] 81.
Faith race, ~ miles; Miss Woodford
first, Freelaud second: time, 2:a91@
Sxtn race. $40 miles; Jack of Heart
rr {, Sister second Nora NJ. third time, 2:O5
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-08-21
Wild Dash Of Loose Cars.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Aug 81. Wednes-
day afternoon, while cars were ascending
and descending the inclined railroad at
C-.bin Creek coal mines, short dis
tanco above the city, the loaded cars
broke loose and co.iied with a car
i'll which were Layton Oakford, president OF
the roal; Thomas Peacock. Amos Mitchell.
Joseph Hail, and q man namod Thoman
killing the four first named and seriously
wouuling Thoman The Cabin Creek road
is saven miles lolg. aud is used for The
transportation of coal from the mines t.
the Chesapeake q Ohio tracks.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-08-21

MILwAuKEE Wis, Aug. q. Postmaster
General Villas left for northern Wisconsin at
midnight Wednesday night. q am not a
sick man helaid to a.reporter. 81 am gong
direct 10 Ashland. have not decided yet
to accept an invitation for a cruise about
Lake Superior on the revenue cutter Andy
johnson, which viii be at Ashland soon
after we get there hope to return IN time
to meet the army of the Tennessee boys ri
thelr coming rennion in Chicago."
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-08-21

LONDON, Aug. 21-Miss A. NJ. Francis,
who figured in the Pearce-Francis scandal
in letter to The Pail Mall Gazette declares
that she is D years of age and was not So.
duc-d by Mr. Pearce. She left her fathers
house of her own accord Mr.. Pearce shows
that at tempts to blackmaiI him were made
by the family of the alleged victim and de-
ciares that the editor Of The Pail Mall
Gazstte supported Francis simply TO boom
the "Maidan Tribute agitation