Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-28
The Explosion.


Of consumption.
The Explosion.
Boston, May y. A gentleman just returned
from the scene of explosion says:
Standing on the corner of Beach and Washing
ton streets, nearly opposite the ruins, one can
hardly imagine how any one could be taken alive
out of that horrible pile of ruins, perfect mound
of broken timbers, plastering, broken glass and
brick. The building, five stories in height, is
clearly bitten out from the adjoining structure on
Washington street, leaving the traces of stair
ways and rooms on the connecting partitions. On
some Of the walls Of the rooms and closets hang
coats, dresses and valises. They hang on pegs
the wind-the only things that were not carried
into the cellar by the explosion and fall.
Bunker Hill.
Boston, May 81. The chief marshal of the
great procession which is to be formed in this city
on the 18th of June, has issued a notice calling
upon all organizations out of the city which in
tend to take part to report to him forthwith
Sentenced.
Salem, May p. Judge Aldrich, in the Supreme
Court, to-day sentenced Geo. W. Clark Of New
buryport, for adultery, to three years in the State
prison; and c. c. Nocliner of Boston, for abor
ton, to one year in the county house and $500
fine. Clark has heretofore been of the most re-
spectacle and popular men in Newburyport and
within few years has been member of the Cen
tidl SVAt, aluCImdA anu dIlOuS OtuSA IintCS'
Jackson, the Defaulter.
Abraham Jackson, the lawyer defauter, against
who are the grave charges Of forgery md defal-
cation to the extent of $500 OOO arrived here this
evening, in charge of Detective Wood. He was
locked up in Charles ST. Jail and will be arraigned
on the charges tomorrow morning. He exhibits
no signs OF insanity and denies his guilt.
Suicide.
Haverhill, May 81. William II. Hopkinson,
steady, industrious and highly respected citizen
of Groveland, committed suicide this morning by
hanging himself in his barn. He was 80 years Of
age. No cause is known for the act. He leaves
wife and daughter.
Springfield May 20. The French Catholic
church in Hoyoke, was burned tonight, and at
least sixty persons were burned to death. Fur
Their particulars will be sent as soon they are re-
ceived
A J0ry Of Inquest.
Boston, May q. Coroner Frye was engaged
this afternoon in the formation Of jury OF in
quest, and has summoned a number Of gentlemen
well qualified to investigate the cause Of the eN-
plosion at BOWS drug store yesterday evening
They include Prof. w. r. Nichols Of the Institute
of Technology, Mr.. Shaw, Inspector Of Buildings
Commissioner Chamberlain of the fire department,
Ex-Alderman Fairbanks, manufacturer of soda
water, Mr.. Morrison the well known builder, and
one other gentleman, all of whom are expected to
serve.
Regatta.
Boston, May p. The three mile single scull
race, for $500, between Patrick Regan and Fred
II. Plaisted, took place this afternoon on Charles
river, from the Union Boat Club house, and in
the presence of many thousand spectators. Plais-
ted kept the lead of length for mile, when
Regain passed him and took a leaa Of two lengths.
Plaisted's boat here capsized and Regan rowed
over the course, winning the race in % minutes,
49,; seconds.