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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
CLEVELAND'S APPROVAL.
Its Reception Among the Chinese and
Others In San Francisco.
Pdvation to the Chinese and Question.
able Effect OF Habeas Corpus writs
SAN Francisco Oct. !

SAN Francisco Oct !.
The news of President Clevelands appro-
val of the Chinese exclusion bill was received
here today with much interest and the Chi
nese manifested much excitement. Ii is the
principal subject of discussion as to what
effect The measure will have upon those who
arrived here within the past year and been
landed by federal C Jurts on writs of hsheas
corpus and are out on bail awaiting examina-
tiOn aud also upon 1000 Chinese who are
now on their way 10 this port. About 200
arrived here Saturday ON the steamer City
of New York. The Belgc will be due next
Thursday with 500 Three other steamers
are now ON the Pacific with 900. Collec-
tor of port Haye expressed himself as
being doubtful of the bills effectiveness
tie says if the courts can continue to land
the Chinese on habeas corpus and allow them
on our soil on bail it will abrogate any kind
of restriction attempted by Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
General Congressional News.

The President today sent to Congress his
approval OF the Chiuese exclusion bill. ac-
conpanied by his reasons therefore, aud
suggesting that the joitt resolution be passed
allowing h aims ion of such Chi iainen as
are now On the way to this country. The
remarks of Senators Stewart and Dulph after
the message was read Indicate that there
iii be opposition to this additional leglsia-
ton On the ground that similar legislation
nad been r,ed before with the effect OF Civ
ing admission to other Cinnamon thaI those
intended The Presi lent recommends an
appropriation of S2166i9 as an in lemnity
rvr all losses and injuries sustained by Chi
nsse subjects in the Rock Springs massacre
not because The United States is legally
hable therefor, but in the spirit of humanity
betirting our nation.
The conferes on the gen raj deficiency bill
have disagreed in regard to four items of the
bill, as follows: Providing for the payment
of the balance of the gears salary 10 the
family of Chef Justice Waite and extend
my the laws of the United States over No
Mans Land providing for the payment of a
wears salary 10 the widow of Lay fotte
Dancy. an officer of the internal revenue,
who lost his life by yellow fever while en-
gagged in the discharge Of his duty. And the
am, ndment making provisions for the
Womens Industrial Home of Utah.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
BY TELEGRAPH.
SIGNAL SERVICE.
Weather Indications for the Next "a
Hours

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Office Of the Chief Signal Officer.
WAsHISGTos. Uct. 2 A "
For VI ine Rain. followed by fair pearhss
er; warmer; nortfeasterly, veering to wes-
terry winds and high on the coast. Caution
airy southeast signals are displayed from At
lsntic City to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Grayling Defeats the Sachem.

The American Association.
At Observation-Disclosures 5, Brooklyn 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Ind ANA DISAPPOiN NTED.
Chairman Quay Decides that Mr.. Blaine
Can Speak But Twice in the State.

INDIASAPoLIs, Oct. |.
1t is authortatively stated this morning. by
members of the Indiana State republican
committee that the national committee has
notified them that owing to the demand for
Blaine in the east his appointments for inIi-
ana would be confined 10 two spe, ches in
teal of five as tIst ann III &C II The na-
Iional committee d,d not intlmAte which of
The five appointments he would fill, leaving
the selection TO the State committee. who
have named the first two dates, Goshen Oct
10 and indianapolis Oct. IL.
Chairman Huston in an interview with an
associated press correspondent, Il n ght. on
the subject of the said cancellation of the
three Blaine Indiana dates said it was a dis.
appointment to the State committee, and
would be disappointing thousands of republi
cans throughout the State who had anticlpat-
ed hearing Blaine. Further, he said his
committee had protested to Chairman Quay
the curiailment of Blaine's canvass, and it
was the probability that Oh the receipt of the
protest the national committee would recon-
slider the decision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02

Webster homestead at Msrshfeld II ha.
been fixed up by Mr.. Farwell at considera
Bile expense and has all the modern conven,
fences and improvements. Ii is probably
the finest country residence in the State.
1t will be recollected that Mr.. Farwell very
generously has offered this homestead to the
Odd Fellows for q home for orphans of
Odd Fellows.
A new mail service has been added to the
through line between Chicago and the east,
VIII ch is to be known as the New York and
Chicago fast mail east" Ii will leave Chi
cago AT 80 A. NJ, arrive in Buffalo at IL 45
z. NJ Albany at A. NJ. and reach Boston
via Boston 4 Albany at p, NJ. There the
Portland mail will be transferred TO the p.
NJ. Boston s Maine train, reaching Portland
at $50 NJ, or a day in advance of the
present time. The new tram commenced
its trips Sunday last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
HUrcHINSoN'S GRIP.
1t Squsezes the Lite Out of Well
Known Firms.

CHICAGO, Oct. /.
The excitement on Change over the Sep
tember deal in wheat ~as resumed this
morning. Ii was learned that about 150, 900
bushels of October " heat passed around the
floor aud one-half of this was CREDITED To
Hutchinson. The failures of Clifton &
Co. and Scorr only iied 10 the excitement.
Wild rumors went around that some big
firm was IN but no one dared to mention any
names. Scorr's liabilities are about 500, 900.
but lie will be able to resume business in a
day or two. From Clifton's friends on the
floor It was learued that he was short of
about 10000 bushels of September wheat
and was al.u short of October lard. Ii is
believed that all his losses were due TO
Hutchinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
A SYRIAN PRIEST.
He Comes Seeking Aims for His Peo-
pie.

Rev. Father Louis khazen, a missionary
priest from Port Said, Egypt. is visiting the
Iifferent parishes of the diocese of Maine,
10 solicit aims of the faithful for the missions
among the Maronites.
That nation, numbering about 800. 900
souls, inhabits the Lebanon mountains and Il
reduced to the most abject poverty.
These Syrians have preserved in all their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
MAINE BREvIrIES.

Schooner Eunice T. Newcomb, Capt. Allen
of Deer Isle Maine, in the darkness Satur-
dsy night ran into and sank small boat off
Seguiu, containing Alpheus Campbell and
son of Barriers Island. Boothbay. Campbell
was drowned. The boy was rescued and
brought TO Deer Isle.
The Maine and New Hampshire Granite
Co. have been awarded Sl50.000 contract
to furnish green granite from the No Con-
wsy quarries for the construction of an ele-
CANT building in Minneapolis, MINI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
AMCSKEAG VETERANS
Hold a Most Successful Field Day in
Portland

PORTLAND. Oct. !.
The Amoskeag Veterans of Manchester,
y. H.. arrived in this city to-day on the ~ 30
train on their annual field day. They were
met at the depot AMI escorted TO the City
II al where they were welcomed by Mayor
Chapman. The veterans hal Il banquet later
in the afternoon in City Hall large
number of Portland citizens, including the
Mayor and city officials were guests of the
Veterans.
After an ample repest letters OF regret
we're read from Governor Marble and others
There was singing by a Portland quartette
and speeches by number of visitors and
quests. 1t was merry party and the visit
ora eujoyel themselves greatly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
MUCH LEGAL QUESTIONING
Concerning the Stealing OF Extracts
from Frederick's Diary.

BERLIN, Oct. |.
The Nachrichiten referring 10 the arrest Of
Prof. Getficken says that the first steps
towards the discovery and arrest of the
divulger of Emperor Frederick's diary wer,
left 10 the prosecutor here and that the af
fa is now remitte'i TO the chief prosecute,
at Leipsic. The Vossicle Zeitung contends
that all action of breach of copyright coul
legally be taken by the heirs OF Frederick
against the German papers which published
he diary and that under the existing copy
right the conventions action could also b.,
brought against foreign journalists for tn,
same offence.
The Reichs,hote publishes an extrac
from the diary written by Emperor Freder-
lex in 1869 during his travels in the east in
which he treats of his visits to Jerusalem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02

Catarrh is common disease, so common
that snuffing and hawking" reach you at
every turn. Your foot slips in its nasty d,s-
chargetig in the omaibus OF in church, and its
stencil disgusts at the lecture or concert.
The proprietars of DIR. Sagss Catsrrh Reme-
de offer $500 reward for case Of cataFrh
which they cannot cure. Remedy sold by sll
druggists, At 80 cents. oct2TF&wky1wnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
CRIMES AND ACCiUrniv
MONEY FOR MARRIAGE.
How Lynn Dressmaker Attempted to
Obtain it by Arson.

LYNN, Mass, Oct. /.
Della A. Ruggles, a dressmaker % years
old, was arrested this forenoon on suspicio
of having set fire to the house 63 Summer
street Saturday evening. She was taken to
the police station this forenoon and confessed
the crime. She says she was about TO be
married and had a considerable insurance on
articles of wearing apparel She set fire to
the house with view to raising the money.
She will be held on charge of arson. The
house was set on fire in five different places
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02

Recently a Boston cigar merchant got
taking in the wrong company here. lie ap-
pesred very confident of Cleveland's success,
AMI very anxious to wager $3.50 on his can
diate. Ta,iVm a mUtaJiie became histI-
cuses when prominent gentleman present
offered to cover bis wager. At last his pride
overcame his prudence and the $500 were
put up. The merchant walked away in
q boughtful mood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
SPORTING NEWS.
The Plilladelphias, New YorkS and
EaShingtOnS League Winners.
The National League.

At phia-Phila1elp s, Pittsburl
3; base hits, Philadelphias 10, Piti.burg II
errors Philadelphia 3. Pittsburg 10 batteries,
Bufhnt0n and Clements. Morris and Carroll.
AT New York-New York s. Detroit o;
base hits. New York s, Detroit 4 errors.
New York 4, Detroit u batteries, Titcomb
and Brown for New YORK, Getzein and Gan
zell for Detroit.
At ashington-Washington 2, Indian
apolis l. Base hits, Washington 4, Indian
apolis 9. Errors, Washington 5, Indanapo-
lis I. Batteries, Keefe and Mack for
Washington, Healy and Daily for Indianapo-
lis.
The following is the standing Of the Ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
FREE TRADE IN EGGS.
Senator Blairs Treatment In a Vir-
ginia City.

STANTON. Oct. l.
BY invitation Senator Blair of New Hamp-
shire addressed the republ cans of Albert
county, nj Charlottesville today. As he COM
menced the discussion of the tariff bill Ques-
tiun he was greeted with four rotten eggs
thrown in succession by man in the au
thence. There was great excitement and the
guilty plrte was arrestel. Blair made a
,iignfied reference to the outrage and then
proceeded with his speech. Citizens gener-
ally denounced the act
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
An Unreasonable Suicide.

NEw YORK. Oct |.
Elward GrpPv. dealer in Japanese goods
On Est 18th Street committed snicide hy
shooting tolav. He was an Epglishman 81
wears ol |. AMI was in Englanl's war with
China where he served with distinction
He was an extensive traveller and and az
enthusiastic stu lent of literature and art and
y prolific writer. His family relations were
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
LIPINE AND TRAFTON.
Jury Debating Between ManslaushteI
| and Murder

ANDovER, n. b., Oct. /.
At $50 this afternoon Gregory finished his
address to the jury in behalf of Philippine
and Traftop for the murder of Mrs. Howes
1t is thought that the jury will not agree up
on the more serious charge of murder bu'
will agree upon the lesser one of man
slaughter. The evidence will probably bt
r, AL over tomorrow morning TO be followed
by the judges charge TO the jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Bay State sugar refinery of Boston
has been ordered TO close for the present by
the order of the trust.
James p. Mason, one of the oldest resi-
dents of Maiden, Mass, died Monday of
heart trouble. He was for number of
years manager of the local agency of the
Methodist book depository
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02

English Hussars Kill 800 Natives and
Suffer Heavily Themselves.


Advces from Africa say an expedition
consisting of 800 ilussars led by Englisl,
officers left Wlnnebah on Gold Coast to pun
-h the negroes for numbering Capt. Dalrr,m
lie. The expedition WAS met by a we'll arm.
. | force of natives and a severe engagement
t,k PLACE, resulting in a defeat To the ma
tlves with loss of 800 killed. The tlussaTs
suffered heavily, CA being killed and most OF
the survivors wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Cars Fall Through a Trestle.

CoLUNRrs, ga. Oct |.
A freight train on the Columbus & Wes-
tern road fell sixty five feet through Wild
Cat tlestle, Yesterday. killing two men and
wounding a number of others. Sixteen cars
anl the engine were demolished The tres
tle was frame structure. and conld not
support the weight of the big consolidated
engine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Another Supposed Defaulter.

New YORK. Oct. |.
Jonas VI. Goodman. a LAWYER at 29l Broad
wav. who is trustee of various estates, has
loft the citv AMI rumors are circulating that
there is discrepancy of so 900 in his ac-
counts. He is sail to have lost heavily at
the races. He is about forty wears old an a
gra luate IF the Albany law school. He had
good practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Trial of Murderer Jowitt.
PROVIDENCE. r. l.. Oct. /

FKONIbENCE, X T., Vct- I.
The trial begun in the Court of Common
Pleas toiay. of James Jowitt for the mur-
der of Arthur Craven in Wauskuch, June
18th last when Jowitt declares he found
Craven and Miss Jowitt in a compromising
situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Drowned at Livermore Falls.
LIvrRuoRE FALLS, Oct.

Nv IsNVNE T AI-I-N' VNt' T.
SPECIAL to the kennebec journal
Joseph varonco. who has been employed
at Records pulp works, was drowned at 3
u clock this afternoon. He fell into the
leep water while at work on logs in front of
he slip Soon after the drowning the body
WAS recovered.
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CALLING FOR BLAINE.
Changing His Appoi, tments to Meet
Demands.
NV EoPK

NEW YORK. Oct. |.
There are good reasons tor believing that
the republican natiUi al committee has
changed Mr. Blaine's appointments for lndi-
ana and that owing to the pressing demand
for him from Connecticut and New Jersey
and other eastern States, his Indiana canvass
~ill be a brief one, confined perhaps TO two
speeches. Other distinguished workers will
be delayed to fulfil his remaining three ap-
poiutments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Later
Death of a Centenarian.

BANGOR, Oct /.
Mrs. Aznhah F. Ryder of Orrington died
sunday at the advanced age of of l04 years.
months and p days. She retained her
facultie. to a remarkable degree up to the
the centennial exercises of the town of Or
rington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
A FENCE FEUD
In Vermont Terminates Fatally In a
Shooting Affray.

RUTLAND. Oct. |.
Three miles south of Ponltney this after
noon a farmer named Calvin Inman shot and
instantly killed Patrick Sennott, farmer.
with shot gun loaled with slugs, They
had heen AZ loggerhPais for a wear over the
division fence between farms. and this after
noon they had a quarrel over Sennotts cat
tie getting on Inman's land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02

JACKsONvILLE, Fla, Oct. I.
The expected falling OFT in new cases of
fever did not occur to-day. The scourge has
IL creased in force again and the new cases
reported for the last twenty four hours num-
her g9. of " hich 25 were vi hite and "A col
ured There were ten deaths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Maine Baptist Anniversaries

LfwIsToS, Oct. |.
Maine Baptist anniversaries will occur in
Lewiston this week Tonight Rev. c. S
Rhoades gave an illustrated lecture on India
and her religions. There will be a formal
opening of the convent on Tuesday morning.
The meetings will continue TO Thursday
uoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
FAIR VOTERS.
Over Twenty Five Thousand Have Been
Assessed In Boston.

BosToN, Oct. |.
The assessment of women who desire to
vote for the school committee at the coming
municipal election, was closed at 10 o'clock
this evening; over 1000 were assessed today
making a total of % l49. of whom more than
one half are said to be Catholics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Wrecked a Train for Plumber.

MEXICO, No, Oct. I.
A supposed attempt was made to rob the
Wabash train, bound west, this morning. two
miles west of here. The whole train was
wrecked and thrown into a ditch and up
turned Twenty people are reported hurt,
although as far as known there are no
fatalities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Reducing Military Expenses.

PARIS. Oct. /.
NJ DpFreycinet, minister of war. in ac-
cordance with the recommended Gus of the
budget committee, will reduce the arm,
. climates 5000, 900 francs. Admiral kranz.
minister of marine, still refuses to reduce
the naval estimates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02

NEWPORT. Oct. l.
The long talked of race between schoon-
ers Sachem and Crawling was sailed today
and resulted in a victory for the latter by
two minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
FOR THE WEST.
Mr.. Blaine Leaves for New York in Gov
Alger's Private Car.

New YORK. Oct. |.
James G.. Blaine left the Grand Central
depot in Gov. Alger's private car for De.
trot. The time of his departure was not
generally known ard but few people were
present at the depot when the train moved
out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Case of Badau VS.. Grant Estate
Deferred.

New YORK. Oct. /.
The case of Adam Ba lau against the
esrare of L. : Grant for $40 900 for alleged
services in connection with Gen. Grants
memoirs. called today in the supreme court,
was deferred until Oct. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Another Failure.

New York, Oct. |.
c. c. Marsh & Co.. bankers and brokers,
Is Broad St, have assigned to Geo. II.
Adams. They succeeded Durant. Marsh &
Co, June 1887, claiming to be worth $780,
000 liabilities 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS
Mayor for the Apprehension OF White
chapers Lunatic.
LONDON. Oct. l.

LONDON, Oct. ].
The Lord Mayor offered reward of 500
pounds for the arrest of the perpetrsior of
he WhItechapel murders. Medical ex-
peris are convinced that the murderer is a
humicilal lunatic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Khalifa Reported Dead.

CAIRO, Oct /.
The report comes from the Soudan that
KhaIfa, the new Mahdi, has died at Khar-
toum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Jackson Receivers it's Courage.

JACKSON, Miss, Oct. |.
Everthng is quiet and the people cheerful.
The State board of health deems that those
who are absent to remain away until it is safe
for them to return. No new cases, and the
sick all doing we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Shot Gun Board OF Health Abolished

New ORLEANS, Oct !.
All shot gun quaraDtines in Mississippi
have been Withdrawn. Railroads throughout
this State and Louisiana have resumed busi-
ness. The weather is clear and cold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
FIRST DEGREE
a Bearing in the Case OF Edward w
Chase, who Killed Mrs. Stevens.

PORTLAND, Ne, Oct. |.
A hearing was held before Judge Bonney
morning in the case of Edward w. Chase,
who pleaded guilty, last week, to the murder
of Mrs. Ida W. Stevens. The hearing was
10 determine the degree of murder, the coun-
.rl for Chase claiming thai he was but par
tally responsible for his acts and should not
be sentenced for the first degree.
Later
Edward w. Chase, for the murder of Ida
w. Stevens, was adjuiged guilty of murder
in the first degree and seatencei to State
prsion for life.
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WANTED.

WTANTED.-A par. > "a, s..ing instruction on the
w piano wishes to engage the services Of . CON-
peent lady teacher. Address "X." lo7 Grove street.
dit
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Notes.

The monthly bank statement shows the
assets to be S735 +73.379.52: liabilities
S6l4,lS2,7l Sc. Total debt Sl2l ,290, ,666 06,
and reduction of Sl2 pa ,026 30 for Sep
Iember.
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Forbidden Inspectors at the Polls.

New YoRK, Oct /.
The United Labor psrty's claim of the
r;,ht 70 he represented by inspectors at the
=. liz wa. denied by Judge Barrett in the
court today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-02
Timber Land for Sale.

- The north half OF Township No. .. Range 4. Franz
Nm County Me- Also two blocks one mile SQUARE
each, adjoining in No q r. s. This tract contains
between l2oo and Il 600 acres the largest part Of
which Is heavily ,imbered with pine. spruce and ce
tween forty and fifty millions II is well watereG by
Alder Stream and Tim Brock, both Of which cross
II, taking In part Of the fan Gus Tim Pond These
streams empty into Dead River, which comes into
ihe kennebec below VI soeehead Lake.
GILBERT LONGFELLOW.
July Is, lsx. Naohias. Maine.