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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-08-09
STATE OF MAINE.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Augusta, August s, 1873
1 adjourned session of the Executive Council
N will be held at the COUNCIL CHAMBER, in Au-
gusta, on Tuesday, the twelfth day OF August
INST, at 10 O'Clock a. NJ.
Attest: GEORGE G. STACY,
augy-t2t Secretary OF State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-08-09
Cincinnati Produce Market.
Cincinnati, August 8.

PROFESSIONALISM.
PORk-i6 75sl6 10: sales loo.
LARD-steam 1Ag-; kettle oa9-.
BULK MEATS-shoulders 81 "a; clear rib sid e
ga d: clear sides 9a9-.
BACON-shoulders So a. clear rib sides l0i
q. clear sides lOsl az.
WiIISkEY-90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-08-09
, judicial Court.-Cutting J. Pre-

N FRIDAY, August 8.
Fourt was opened this morning at the
Fur, and Immediately adjourned till
bw, when it is expected the Grand
n be ready to report.
tld seem from an item in the Daily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-08-09
TELEGRAMS IN GENERAL.

New York, 8. Fifteen sudden deaths from
various causes were attended to by the coro-
ncrs to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-08-09
Marrisn.

In Eusts, 9Th inst Dexter Blanchard to Miss
Nellie Potter, both of +.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-08-09

be first official inspection of the Capital
fds since receiving their new uniforms,
place last evening at the armory, the in
lion being conducted by Mathew Adams
ortland, the Aljutant of the regiment
company turned out A. men. The in
lion was a most thorough one, and the
tant pronounced the arms and equip
in better condition than any he had ex-
ed, and complimented the company very
2 on their appearance. The company
have an out door parade on Monday eve
accompanied by the Augusta Band, and
robably be inspected by Gen, Murray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-08-09
President Grant.

Long Branch s. President Grant has de
cidea to visit Maine Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-08-09
FEARFUL DISASTER
Burning of a Steamer
Passengers Panic Stricken!
FIFTY LIVES LOST!

Washington, s. The steamer Wamoset of
Washington with large number of passen-
gers on board, was burned off Acquia creek
this evening. Report says that 80 persons
were lost.
SECOND DESPATCH.
Fredericksburg, Va, s. The steamer
Wamoset running on the Potomac river be-
tween Washington and Curriman, took fire
about IL o'clock to-day at Chatalon landing
and was destroyed She had about l20 passeu-
gers on board, and between 40 and so lives
were lost. Six bodies had been found up to
o'clock three white ladies, one child and
two colored children. Miss Virginia Wash
burne of Glymont, Miss Bette Saunders and
child from Curriman, are among the dead
The others have not been recognized Geo. w.
Cook of Warsaw Va, is missing. Captain
Wood did not leave the boat until forced to do
SO by flames. The fire was discovered in the
Engine room.
LATER.
The reporter of the Associated Press had
an interview with "Doc" kenney the bar
keeper of the Wamoset who is the only one of
the crew or passengers of thvt vessel that
reached Washington tonight.
He states that just before reaching Chatter
tons Landing, fire was discovered in the hold,
and the hose was attached Immediately, but
before the men could reach it the conhagra-
ton became general. In an instant the Wild
est confusion prevailed on the vessel the pas.
sengers becoming panic stricken and frantic
with fear, very few having the nerve suffi-
cent to take care of themselves.
At this time the flames had spread with
fearful rapidity and in the excitement many
plunged into the water, Several jumped be-
fore tho struck hpttDm She
provided with two small boats and in the
frenzy Of the moment one Of these boats was
thrown overheard and lost by those who tried
| 20 launch her.
President Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-08-09

e. S. Whitman, Esq, the State Stats
appointed by the Governor under re-
providing for obtaining the Industrial
cs of the State, is now engaged in for
2 to assessors of towns, Secretaries of
ltural Societies and Farmers Clubs
,chedule for obtaining the agricultural
IS of the State. This schedule en-
1.-THE number of farms and acres of i'm
and unimproved land and woodland;
f farming implements amount OF wages
t annually for hired farm help; amount
Eue of farm products including Indian
theat, rye, barley, 'buckwheat, OATS
y, beans, peas, hops, hay, orchard
ks, cheese, butter, milk, honey, bees
APPLE syrup and molasses number and
4 neat stock, horses, sheep, swine, and
number and value of eggs sold /;
and value of firewood prepared for
! amount and value of bark prepared
ket; and amount and value of char
nufactured. We trust that Mr.. Whit
~ have prompt return Of his blanks
filled out.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
9aily Xemnebef 9ournal.
AFTERNOON TELEGRAMS.
From New York.

IOm NOW YIN.
FATAL AFFRAY.
New York, 8. Last night, David Jones of
ship Atlas in North river had an alteration
with man named Murray, whom he seized
could reach him he was drowned. Jones was
arrested.
SUICIDE.
DR.. A. Mack of Cambridge, Mass, who
was found dead in a room of hotel at the
Highlands, committed suicide by cutting his
throat. Temporary insanity was the cause Of
the act.
TwEED's TRIAL.
The district attorneys office is pushing the
preparations for new trial of Tweed at an
early day.
In General.
San Francisco, 8. Martin Kuppal, Ger
man, recently from the East, committed sui
eide at the Swiss hotel tonight
INDIANS.
San Francisco, s. There was a fight at
Oak Creek near Camp Verde on the 18th of
June between the troops and the Apaches.
Three Indians were killed and five women
captured.
BITTEN BY MAD Doc.
Bridgeport, Conn, s. Patrick Hearty
member of the police of this place, was Sc
verely bitten last evening by his own dog.
The dog, which is supposed to have been
mad, first attacked Officer Jennings, but was
beaten off with club. 1t then flew at its
master, and Selling him by the neck and
cheek lacerated both in a terrible manner.
The dog was Immediately shot dead Hearty's
condition is considered critical.
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khth Annual session Of the Maine Dental
|ty will be held in Skowhcgan, in the
be Hall, Tuesday, August 10th. Pro-
ne: Business incidental to the meeting
It of x-Committee. Address by the
lent. Election and Inauguration of Of
Application for membership and cleo.
f new members. Essay upon Oxy-chlo-
DR.. Roberts, of Augusta. Essay, by
witchell, of Bethel, Mechanical Dentist
Essay by DR.. A. NJ. Dudley, Of Peabody,
Exhibition of specimens. Committee
It's. Oral Communications. The Sec
of the New England Dental Protective
ation will be present to explain the OBJ
f said Association, and to receive ap-
ons for membership. Free return
will probably be furnished to members
Iaine Central and branches.
, 1873-01-25
To the Editor of the ''st. Croix Avis"

Dear Or,
Having been questioned by several mem
bers of this community with regard to the
object of the proposed Sanitary and Ferti-
lizing Company now under organization, l
beg leave to offer the following explana-
tions through your medium, the press,
which | Aope will be a satisfactory answer
to all enquirers.
This is an enterprise which must, with
cut doubt, prove beneficial to our commu-
nifty in general, not only in a sanitary, but
also in a ~pecuniary point of view, as its
principal object is the introduction of the
g Prepared Dry Earth System" to be en-
ploYed in the utilization of all human eX-
creta, and other town refuse, as a fertilizer,
through which means both the health and
prosperity Of this Island will be somewhat
promoted.
The yearly loss of these materials, how
ever valuable, is a small matter when COM
pared with the fearful effect which they
have upon our health, as the noXi0us gases,
escaping imperceptibIy from our privy-
vaults and harbOurs, by the contents Of the
former being thrown into the latter, which
penetrate our houses, so that our families
dtC OlOCu SdClIHCCu qua W ~ W Ills
abominable system. Our wells are po-
luted beyond description, an unfortunate
circumstance, but one easily verified by
close observation, especially in our towns,
that generally where there is a well or q
cistern there is sure to be a privy-vault in
close proximity; and no one should con-
sole himself with the idea, that even if he
does not use the water of the former for
food or drink, that he will escape the evils
entailed by such foul emanations and,
under such circumstances, all should be
willing to support this enterprise, by be-
coming shareholders in said Company, as
it is meant for the general welfare of the
Island. Very recent Investigations in
Europe and America have shown most
conclusively that no well, spring or c@istern,
is safe unless at a distance of at least
800 feet from such unwholesome deposits.
When we come to ~particularize, we
find that all nations have of late years
placed a deservedly high value on human
e~xcreta, and in all cases where proper
means of utilization have been carried
into effect, it has always proved to be a
paying and profitable business; as any arti-
Gle OF PO~drette, which does not contain an
, 1873-01-25

List of Subscribers in aid of the Sufferers
by the late Hurricane in Denmark
Continued)
Brought forward .$916. 81.
Cash 25.
I. Towner & Co. 20.
1896. St.
The Lists were closed on the 23rd. The
whole amount collected up to that date
was, as above stated, 5000. So. With last
packet the amount of STAG. 81 cts. (Rdl.
1900 was RENTED to the Central Relief
Committee in Copenhagen through the
Colonial Treasury. The balance 189. SO
cts, at the rate of 63=Rdl. $50. 5 will be
RENTED with this packet drought the
same medium.
, 1873-01-25

TABLE OF THE FALL OF RAIN.
during the week from the 8th January to 14th
ChriStiansted. Frederiksted. Kings Hill,
, 1873-01-25

CONCLUSION of the Meeting of 10th December 1921
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04

Sir William Napier was one day TAX
ing long country walk, when he met n
little girl about 5 years old sobbing over
broken bowl. She had dropped and
broken it, in bringing it back from the
field to which she had taken her fathers
dinner, and said she would be beaten on
her return home for having broken it.
AS she said this, sudden CLEAN of hope
seemed to cheer her. She innocently
looked up into Sir Williams face and
said "But you can mend it, can't
you?" He explained that he could no
mend the bowl, but the trouble he could
overcome by the gift of sixpence to
buy another. However, on opening his
purse it was empty of silver, and he
promised to meet his little friend on the
same spot at the same hour next day
and to bring sixpence with him; bid
she had seen gentleman who
would bring her the money for n
bowl next day. The child, entirely
trusting him, went on her way comfort
ed. On his return home he found an
invitation awaiting him to dine in Bath
the following evening to meet some one
whom he especially wished to see. He
hesitated for some little time, trying to
calculate the possibilities of giving the
meeting to his little friend of the broken
bowl and still be in time for the dinner
party at Bath, but finding this could
not be, he wrote to decline accepting
the invitation, on the plcaof a "previous
engagement" saying, 81 cannot disap-
point her she trusted me"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04

COLLEGE GRADUA TES IN CONGRESS-.
"The Congressional Directory of the
last Congress shows that of 317 Sena-
tors and Representatives only about 81
were graduates of a college. Bnt this
number is not to be taken as absolutely
correct for the biographical notices of
the Directory" in few instances say
nothing about education, and IN others
are suspiciously ambiguous. OF the
leading colleges of the country, the
representation is small. Yale leads
with ten graduates the University Of
North Carolina comes next with six
Union, Dartmouth, and Hamilton have
each four; Harvard and Princeton have
but three; as have Williams, West
Point, Waterville (now Colby Univer-
sity), and Miami there are two from
the University of Virginia, two from
Brown, and Madison one from Am
herst, Oberlin, and Michigan-all told,
about fifty real graduates of real col
leges, in the two houses of Congress-
AS to States, the most notable is North
Carolina, for six of her nine members
are college men (Which is the highest
proportion to be found in Congress),
and all of them are graduates of her
State University. The three great
States, notwithstanding their wealth
and the number of their colleges, have
about one-fourth each New York, nine
out of thirty-three Pennsylvania, six
out of twenty-six Ohio, five out of
twenty-one. New England is not much
better, having less than half and ten
States, extending in age from Maryland
and Delaware to Texas and Nevada,
have not single graduate. AS between
the North and South and the East and
West not much can be said, for North
Carolina and Nebraska are the only
States which come up to the proportion
of two thirds. Remembering the fine
array of cultivated statesmen which old
Virginia possessed in her day of scanty
educational means, it must be deemed
sad evidence of her decline that Nir-
ginia and West Virginia combined, now
have but one graduate of a college
among their fifteen members.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04
NEW MEYICO CURRENCY.

Ready money is not very plentiful
among the settlers of Texas and New
Mexico, and many are the shifts and
"dickers resorted to for the procure
ment of desired articles. For instance,
an old bedstead, "with no cloud upon
the title," was advertised for sale in a
recent issue of the Elpaso TEX Senti-
mel, and the editor soon after received a
letter from a man in Los Cuscio, n.
NJ, stating that he wanted the bedsteadss
but having no cash to invest he offered
as an equivalent three pairs of cavalry
pants, partly worn one sheep-skin for
saddle cloth one bride which cost
S. and is put in at 50 and one sack
coat which has been worn only thirty
nine times. The writer thinks this a
fair compensation for secondhand
bedstead, in which opinion he is I'M
doubtedly correct.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04
QUA iNTRELL.

A Shreveport Ua.) paper insists that
Quantrell, the rebel bushwhacker, is
not dead. 1t says He was seen
quietly vending his way up Texas ave-
nue. few days ago, mounted on noble
steed, and ever on the alert, that eagle
eye of his surveying the field on either
side lest some hidden foe should throw
himself across his path, or some former
boon companion or avenger of blood
recognize him at an unwary moment and
betray him into the hands of the pow
ers that be-"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04
PARTICULARS or THE MURDER OF
GEN. MCOOh


GEN. MCOOk.
The Sioux City journal gives long
and circumstantial account of the as
sassination of Gen. E. S. McCook, Sec
retary of the Territory of Dakota, from
which it appears that on the night of
the murder a railway meeting was being
held at the court room. Mr. Winter
mute, who was present, moved n reso-
luton declaring that the meeting had
no confidence i'll the management of the
Dakota Southern Railroad. Failing to
carry his motion, he left, and went to
the st. Charles saloon, where he met
Gen. McCook. There was at the time
no positive enmity between the two, but
there was some ill-feeling owing to diff
ferences on the railroad question. Win
termute accosted the General, and,
meeting with n cold reception, became
angry, aud called McCook by an insult
ing epithet, for which he got his face
slapped, and the two separated. Win
termute returned to the meeting and
stated what had occurred, vowing re-
venge on his opponent. After short
time McCook returned also, and as he
entered Wintermute drew revolver
from his pocket and shot him. AT this
McCook made rush for the assassin,
and Il terrible struggle ensued, the Gen
eral thrashing Wintermute with his
fists, while the other continued to shoot
whenever he could, the blood flowing i'll
streams from his victims wounds mean
while. The spectators stood looking on
in horror, when after long and fearful
struggle the two men fell to the floor,
both dripping with blood, which fell
from Gen. McCook's s wounds. The muir
derer was arrested and the wounded
man conveyed to his room, where he
died the following morning at seven.
He was conscious of his approaching
end, and was cool and collected to the
last. Wintermute, who is n native of
New York, is a man of means, and it is
feared that he will be able to escape the
penalties of his -bloodcd crime
This idea came near being fatal to him,
for he narrowly escaped lynching by the
people, who were naturally excited and
indignant at the unprovoked murder of
q good citizen and a brave man. Gen.
McCook leaves a wife and son to mourn
his cruel and untimely end.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04

A wonderful trade is that OF petro-
leum. Twelve years ago the first ex-
port sale embraced $50 barrels, and the
sale was regarded rs "large" one. In
1861 the export of the whole country
amounted to / 100000 gallons. In 1877
the export amounted to $50, 600 gal
Ions, and during the seven months Of
the present year more than 145, 900, ,00(
gallons have been exported. The utili
zation of petroleum in the interest 0!
commerce has been remarkable.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04
A SHARP BURGLiR,

A burglars knowledge of local
geography stood him in good stead neal
Poughkeepsie the other day, for when
the train on which he was riding
thither, under the care of Sheriff,
was obliged at certain point to back
across the State line into Connecticut i'll
order to get upon the proper track, the
burglar, after informing his guardian
that he had now no authority over him,
bade him polite good morning and
went his way.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04

A FIGHT took place the other day, on
the premises of farmer in Pelham, N.
H., between hen with brood of
chickens and large striped snake,
which evidently was on business. The
matronly hen made loud outcry, and
at the approach of the reptile flew at it
with ruffled feathers and threatening
beak, which its adversary evaded as best
it could, but finally, after repeated ef-
forts to secure chicken and as many
rebuns by biddy, it crawled off into a
wall, and the frightened and enraged
bird clucked retreat and got away
without the loss of a single member oi
his family.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04
TIE SOTTH LOOKING TP.

The Charleston Ncars reports that
Southern cotton-mills are working full
time, and are making money. They
claim to have learned that yarn can be
manufactured in South Carolina,
shipped to the North, and sold at a
net profit Of five cents a pound, after
deducting commission and other ex-
penses; and that class of colored goods
sent North can be sold at net profit of
ten cents pound. Yarns have also
been shipped and sold at Manchester,
England, at a profit of four and quar-
ter cents pound. The Nc2Cs therefore
advises the Northern manufacturers tc
send their machinery down South and
establish cotton-mills.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04

4 woLF-CHlLD has arrived at Luck
now. He is now being tanned in a
lunatic asylum. 1t is said that he was
carried off by wolves when an infant,
and had remained with them until a
short time ago, when caught by his
parents. At first he walked on all fours.
He has long hair, his body is badly
SCARED, and he can neither speak nor
understand single word. On his first
restoration to his home he frequently
attacked his parents and tried to de-
your them. He tears meat to pieces
with his teeth, and snaps at any one
who attempts to touch him.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04
NUMBER 2.
EAR FESTING

The little birds sang, and the orchards rang
With their cheerful notes. and the sunshine
gered
DER the bending lea on shrub and tree
With yellow fect-and dewy fingered.
And down the lane, the loaded vain
Came numbering on, and the girls came after,
With tumbled hair round faces fair,
With childlikc gcc and merry laughter.
Young Farmer Blake took the tiny rake
From the little hand of Jessie Perry:
While with look askancc, and sdelong glance,
At their expense the rest made merry.
And Jessie, in pride, left young BlaEes side,
And tossed her head i'll manner naughty;
But he whistlcd u song, and sauutcrcd along,
Though he dearly loved this maiden naughty.
The ripencd grain they took from the vain,
And heapcd in the barn, now running over
With the weight it bore of its garnercd store,
With its new-mown hay and its fragrant clover.
And down by the well, it there befell,
While the horses drank of the cooling water,
In the pale twilight all was made Alright
Twixt Blake and Jessie, the farmers daughter
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04
GOOD.

Capt. E; b. Ward, the new President
of the Burlington and Southwestern
railroad, signalized his entry into office
by an order forbidding the use of in
toxicating liquors by the employees OF
the company, and says the order will be
strictly enforced. Who will be the next
railroad President to enforce the tenn
perance rule among his employees
Keep the ball rolling.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04
PTNISHING PROFANITY.

The criminal code of Nebraska, which
went into effect ON the 1st inst, con-
tains this provision against profane
swearing: If any person of the age of
fourteen years and upward shall pro-
fanely curse or damn, or profanely
swear by the name Of God, Jesus Christ,
or the Holy Ghost, every such person
shall, for each offence, be fined not less
than % cents, nor more than 81.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04
TILE COTTON CROP.

The last number of the Financial
Groniclc prints an annual statement OF
the cotton crop of the United States foI
the year 1872 =, compared in its details
with the statement for the preceding
year. The statement is of unusual in,
terest, because, i'll the first place, it is
much more complete than any hereto
fore issued, and secondly, the crol
proves to have been more than 100000
bales larger than the estimates tha
were current one year ago. The grant
total is 1880, ,504 bales, against 2, 81
last year, an increase of nearly l, ,OOO,OO(
bales.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04
Mn WINWOOD READr. the we'll know

Mr.. WINwooD READE, the well-known
traveller, says the Ashantee generals oc-
cupy the rear in battle, and cut down
ell those who retreat. If the battle is
lost they kill themselves. One suicide
of this kind was witnessed by Mr.. Reade
on the Volta. Some allies of the En-
glish had defeated some allies of the
Ashantees. The Ashautee chief who
was present threw the insignia of his
rank into the river, and then, sitting on
a powder-barrel, blew himself into tn
air,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-10-04
PEFRIFlIKG CORPSES.

Among the many triumphs of science
and art exhibited at the Vienna Exhibl-
ton is an invention of DIR. Marini for
petrifying human corpses, which seems
to have proved very successful. There
was shown by the inventora large round
plateau of hard and polished material,
the top slab Of which was composed of
human remains, all petrfied together in
a solid block. The surface of the block
had been planed and polished so as to
look exactly like marble. BY merely
seeing this strange product of modern
science it was impossible to imagine of
what it was composed. 1t was mistaken
for an ordinary slab of marble.