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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-05
Him gladly amid the wonders of his own works,
learning from the bright page Of Revelation those

Him gladly amid the wonders Of his own works,
learning from the bright page of Revelation those
everlasting truths that are but dimly Swallowed
forth in the book Of Nature.
But how do the people on the island spend their
time some of our readers may ask. Well, in
many sensible ways. They all come for rest, but
there are the temptations Of the fishing grounds,
in close proximity, points Of interest to visit with
a sailing party, like the mouth Of the Kennebec
| river and Fort Popham, Seguin, Monhegan and
| the ancient, Historic Pemaqud; the berry fields
| of Southport and the clam banks Of Pig cove, and
the pleasant points of other islands, with two such
careful pilots as Capt. Williams and Capt. Perkins,
with first class yachts, to convey you to all these
places-and so you fall into a busy mode
of life but it is so different, all so changed
from your active life at home, that it is rest
indeed. Then you lie around upon the rocks watch
ing the vessels come and go, sympathiznS with the
fishermen in their good or i'll luck, and glad when
the porgy craft steams up the harbor laden with
four five hundred barrels Of the juicy fish to be
EXPIRE ssed bleachcd and sent out by the honest
manufacturers as linseed oil Beaches form pleas
ant facilities for bathing, but we don't advise any
one to visit the south shore to indulge in the kind
of bath experienced the other day by certain
clergyman. He had heard Of the efficacy Of surf
bath. So going to the rocky shore, when the tide
was coming in and the breakers dashng grandly,
he stripped, Frustrated himself upon the rocks,
and calmly waited for the cool and exherating
surf to break over him. Soon monstrous wave
raised the gentleman from his reclining POSITION
dashed his head and shoulders against project
ing rock, farther up, and he had to scrabble hard
to save himself from being swept into the boiling
cauldron Of the sea by the returning wave. lleis
satisfied that surf baths are not healthy, and will
hereafter content himself with wading in shoal
water.
The facilities for reaching the island are all that
could be desired; the route established by the
propretors of the Magnet, direct from Augusta,
without any trouble of transfers of passengers or
baggage, being very popular. The Eastern
Steamboat Company run two boats to the island
from Bath, in connection with the trains of the
Maine Central and the Knox & Lincoln railroads.
So that with its beauty OF location desirableness
as an inexpensive summer resort, and the excel
lent facilities for transportation, we do not see
why squirrel Island is not destined III the near
future to become the summer resting place of
more than one Thousand persons from the banks
Of the Androscoegin and Kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-05
THE WESTERN FLOODS.
Reports of Great and Continued Desola.
ton along the scioto Valley.
LOSS MORE THAN 100000 IN THE
sCIOTo VALLEY.
TOTAL LOSS IN ONE COMPRESSION.
AL DISTRICT, lO.OOO,OOO.

Cincinnati, August 4. A special CORE spondent
Of the Commercial, examining the effects Of the
flood in Southern Ohio, reports tonight having
travelled from Portsmouth up the Scioto valley as
for Pcton, and finding continued desolation
along the entire route. The Scioto River is still
rising, and has overlooked the entire valley the
depth of water ranging from'5 to 30 feet. He re-
ports 5000 acres of corn gone causing entire loss
to owners. The crop promised yield OF sixty
bushels to the acre. The loss in territory
only l6 miles long and lying in Scioto county.
These figures will probably be increased by the
destruction OF the entire wheat crop and most of
the hay. Northwest from the Scioto the line of
devastation continues probably all the way to Col
umbus.
Residents of the valley for fifty years say that
no similar destruction of crops by overflow has
ever occurred before. The river has been higher
but not at this season of the year. The loss in
this valley alone is estimated at over 100000.
Water from the river is invading the cellars on
Broadway, Sycamore, Main, Walnut and Vine
streets, the depths varying from few inches to
four or five feet, the water reaching them through
the sewers. The greatest damage is reported on
Vine street, where the water was not expected to
reach.
In Mill Creek Valley the food has taken away
portion Of the ENHANCEMENT Of the Dayton Shore
Line Railroad but trains ars still running regu-
larly.
mouth of Mill Creek, the houses have from two
to four feet of water on their first floors.
The water is still flowing into the bed of the old
Whitewater Canal, now occupied by the Indanap-
oils x Lafayette Railroad track, and their Plum
street depot has several inches of water on the
floor.
The river at o'clock had - IL feet of water
in the channel and is still rising. 1t is thought
that the highest point will be reached sometime
Tomorrow
LATER.
The Gazette's Terre Haute special reports that
/. aIn l. T.. r
ways have begun transferring passengers and
mails They can get through tomorrow. At
Seymour the Ohio and Mississippi bridge is gone,
and there are several washouts besides on that
road. The city appeared to be the cenrte of the
storm, extending about 100 miles in each direction.
The total damage to railroads, crosses aud private
property in this congressional district, is estimated
at $40, 100000
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FOREIGN.
Obituary.


Copenhagen, August 4. Hans Christian AMBER
son, the poet and novelist, died to-day, aged ~
years.
England.
London, August 4. 1t has been decided that
no session of the International Prison Congress
will be held in 1876. The permanent prison com
mission, composed of DIR. L. {. Wines of the
United States, Baron IIalzendorf OF Germany,
NJ Stevens of Belgium, NJ. Polls of Holland and
others, will meet at Frankfort to receive reports
for the consideration of Congress. which will be
held later, probably at Zurich.
Marine News.
The United States steamer Alaska has arrived
at southampton.
Germany.
Berlin, August 4. The Bishop of Paderbom
who was deposed by the Prussian law courts, and
has since been nterned in Wesel has without
permission Quilted that town. lie addressed a
letter to the Governor of the district assigning as
reasons for his departure, impaired health and his
duties to his flock.
Versailles, August L. The session of the As
sembly formally closed o-day, in accordance with
a resolution for recess until Nov. 4.
Personal.
London, August T. Moody and Sankey sailed
to day for New York.
Banquet.
London, August 4. The annual banquet, given
by the Lord Mayor of London, to Her Maje'ty's
ministers, took place tonight, at the Mansion
House, and was attended by the usual large anu
distinguished company. Disraeh responded TO the
toast to the government, and declared the country
was prosperous and the people content. Abiding
to foreign affairs, he said that peace PREVAILED and
+, in his opinion it would continue to prevail. If
the foreiUn relations of Great Britain were scru-
tnzed, he believed that it would be fonnd that
they were conducted with prudence and frmness.
| The colonial empire would be developed and con-
solidated its interests and sympathies ought to be
assimilated with those of the mother country, and
ultimately the colonies will prove source, not Of
weakness, but of strength and splendor
Military Matters.
| special to the Times, from Berlin, says thS
Turks are collecting large force to crush the
/ instruction in Herzegovina at one blow.
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PORTLAND.
Marine Disa ster.

Portland, August 4. The sloop Newcomb, from
New Meadow, put into Chebeague Island with all
sails blown away and loss of boat.
Personal.
Judge Fox of the United States Court declines
to take any notice of the affidavit Of Goold, that
Moses Clements was partner in the failed private
bank of Portland until it comes petition.
Base Ball.
The game of base ball, this afternoon, between
the Graftons of Grafton, Mass, and the Resolutes
of this city, resulted in victory for the latter, by
a score of , to /.
Fire.
Portland, August 5. The bowling alleys of
Trask and fanny were burned this morning.
Loss, $500; partially insured.
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A MURDER.
A Maine Man Kills Man in Massa-
chusetts.

Gloucester, August 4. A stabbing atfray &C.
cured about half-past six o'clock this evening, at
the saloon Of A. c. Andrews in East Gloucester.
Charles Ramsdell, of Wells, Maine, Inflicted
wound with knife in the neck of George W.
Hawley. severing the jugular vein and causing
his death. After committing the deed Ramsdell
made his escape to Rocky Neck, where he was
captured some time later. Hawley was 30 years
Of age and leaves wife and five children. An
inquest on the body viii be held tomorrow morn
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ILLINOIS,.
DEsTRUCTIvE TOROADO.
Trees tprOOted and Buildings Destroyed

Chicago, August 4. A Tribune special from
Macomb, H., says that most disastrous tornado,
accompanied by heavy rain, visited that town
and the country surrounding, about 80 this even
ing, passing from northwest to southeast. 1t de-
stroyed and uprooted trees, carried away side
walks, barns and small buildings, and unroofed
the large Methodist church and carried away the
steeple and more than half of the structure.
Fisher Bros foundry had the west end blown OFF,
and the roof carried so yards. A brick block, just
completed owned by David Scott, was nearly de-
stroyed. The total loss is from fifteen to twenty
thousand dollars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-05
Faii field TrOttiMg Park.

Mr.. EDITOR Owing to the rain of Tuesday,
the three days races at the Fairfield Trotting Park
Faafc,d, which were to have come off on Tues
day. Wednesday and Thursday Aug. Sd, 4th and
5th, were postponed one day each, to Aug. 4th,
9TH and 9th. Arrangements have been made with
the Maine Central for half fare; forty-thlee en-
tries have been made, consisting of some OF the
fastest horses in the State, among which are Joe
Hooker" Charley Morrill," Ludlow" Air."
flames Fisk, Jr.," "Bully Brooks" formerly
"Bangor') "Milhnacket," formerly "Gen. Knox;
Jr.') 'Gen. Lee" ''Fearnaught Belle" "Togus
Boy" and ''Purity." The track is in excellent
condition, and fast time is expected
The Trottng Park is situated about five minutes
walk from the railroad station; it is half mile
track with straight sides, and true circles at each
end. stalls have been erected for about 30 horses.
and very tasty wo-story judges stand with bell,
and grand stand Immediately opposite for spec
tators. At the eastern end, near the entrance, is
high hill on which five hundred teams can over
look every inch Of the track. Upon the opposite
side of the entrance gate Is beautiful grove, up
on natural elevation sloping towards the track
in the midst Of the grove is large boiling spring,
from which water is conveyed by pipes to the
stables, and fountains erected for man and beast
The land was bought last fall, and but little was
done until the present season. 1t is completely
fenced, perfectly graded, and competent judges
owned, and has been built, by S. A. Nye, A. F.
Gerald and j. A. Cilley of Fairfield, and f. j. d
q. w. Lawrence and Sias Bates of Somerset
Mills. The present races are the second upon the
Park, the first being July 9th, when five thousand
people were present. The track was laid out by
the above named gentlemen, for the convenience
of having a course of their own, upon which they
could break and train some of their own very
promising colts, and which will bear comparison
with most any in the State. The track has been
entered in the National Trotting Association, and
all races are trotted under its rules. While such
gentlemen as the above have the management it
is needless to state that the patrons Of Fairfield
Trotting Park will be enabled to witness races
conducted with fairness and justice, qualities
which have appeared to have been almost forgot
ten upon many Parks.
August "a 1875.
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National Camp Meeting.

Large numbers of people are arriving to attend
the National Methodist Camp-meeting, beginning
at Old Orchard Beach to morrow, and lasting un-
til the 18th. Rev. |. S. Inskp President Of the
National Association, delivers a sermon to-mor-
row afternoon at o'clock, thus beginning the
services. Eleven States are nov represented here
by members of the National Association. 1t is
expected that nearly the whole National Assoca-
ton will be present. The Railroads running into
Maine, and the Boston Il Albany and Boston x
Providence roads have arranged to bring passen-
gers to the grounds at half rates. The Metho-
di.ts are promising to make this their largest and
most smccesssul camp meeting.
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NORTH CAROLINA.


Wilmington, August 4. The State election to-
morrow is to choose 100 delegates to the constiu-
tional convention, called by the last legislature
The election will undoubtedly be much closer
than that of last year. Both parties seem conf
dent of securing a majority of the delegates, but
the chances seem largely in favor of the conserv-
atives who will probably elect not less than 10 OF
the 100 delegates, though there has been less
money spent on the canvas than usual.
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rELEGRAMSIN GENERAL.

steamship Suevia has arrived in New York.
George II. Abbott, somnambnlist, fell from q
third story window in Haverhill last night, and
was instantly killed.
Dr. Winslow Lewis died last night in Boston,
aged Sc. He was formerly Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Masons.
The advocates of soft money will soon hold
meeting at Cooper Institute, New York.
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FROM CALIFORNIA,
Railroad Matters.

San Francisco, August 4. A few days ago the
investigation, by the Central Pacific authorities,
OF the dcfacatlon of Woodruff, alias Moer, was
completed. 1t shows the amount to be about
81 900, 0OO The company succeeded in repairing
the losses on account of the increase IN the value
of Woodruff's investments, which kept pace with
his high living. He has not been delivered to the
authorities OF the law, and it is believed that he
went to China on the last steamer. The Officers
of the company to-day admitted that he had been
released ON parole, not to quit this jurisdicuo on
until he received permission from the railroad
authorities
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LOUISIANA.
N ore fraud.

New Orleans, August 4. Special Treasury
Agent Kenser is taking testimony in regard to
the alleged frauds in the payment of employees
working on the Custom House. 1t is charged that
many mechanics and artisans, who accepted work
on account of dull times as laborers, worked as
81 rs per day' while the government was charged
81 or IS per day for their services. 1t is also
stated that much of the work done by skilled
mechanics was afterwards covered by contracts,
and the government made to pay again for the
same work.
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NEW ia PSlllssE.
An Insane Woman Lost.

Lebanon, August l. Mis-, Mile Suith, While
laboring under fit of temporary insanity, wan
dercd, last Monday, from the residence of Mr..
G. Il. Dove, in the eastern part of Hanover, where
she was visiting, and no trace of her has yet been
discovered. She is about 30 years old, and has
wandered from her home once before, under SINH
lar circumstances.
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YER MONT.
Burglary.

st. Albans, August t. Last night two burglars
forced open the safe in w. G. Elkin's store at
North Troy, VT, but obtained only about IS.
They also attempted to open the safe in the Gus
tom House, but frightened away, and were
captured this morning in barn in Canada, two or
three miles from North Troy, and were taken to
Masonv lie for preliminary trial.
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WASHINGTON.
YCliOW Fever.

Washington, August 4. The following was re-
ceivcd this morning:
Navy Yard Pensacola, August 4.
Everything is quiet and healthy in the navy
yatd and vicinity. There have been Y cases and
% deaths at Barancas to this morning. There
has been no case from Pickens for seven days.
(signed) GEO. ii. COOPER,
Commander.
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KENTUCKY.
Election Returns.

Louisville, August 4. Specials to the Courier
Journal give generally increased majorlties for
McCreary on the vote for Leslie in 1871. His
e.ection IS conceded by majority of over 10000,
and it is now thought probable that it will reach
40 900. But few returns have been received from
the mountain counties, but these give McCreary
increased majorites.
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AIABAM A.
Political.

Montgomery, August 4. Returns come in slow
", but enough is known to render it reasonably
certain that the constitutional convention has been
called by 10000 majority. Many leading republi-
cans supported the call, and several republican
counties have given major tiles for the convention
Dotus L. Coon, who issued an address to the peo-
Pile favorng Congressman Whites force bill, re-
ceivcd but seven votes in his city, out of 400
polled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-05

The new Central Fish and Oyster Market, on
Water street, in the place formerly occupied by
the late lamented D'Arthenays, is an assured fact
the business being established upon a firm basis,
The delicious Providence River oysters, kept with
out regard to season, are as fresh and Iicc this
warm weather as in the winter season. The Cen
trail Market is in every way first class establish
ment, under the personal direction and oversight
of Mr.. NJ. S. Moulton, Of the well known firm of
b. S Wright & Co.
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Boston, August 4. DIR. Winslow Lewis died
last night, aged IS. He attained a wide reputa-
country, and was formerly Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, masons
Fatal Accident.
lIaverhill, August A. Geo. II. Abbott fell from
the third story Of a dwelling Parker street
in this place last night, and was instantly killed.
his neck being broken He was subject to SOM
nambulsm, and probably walked out of the win
dow in his sleep. He was Is years of age.
Strike.
Fall River, August 4. All is quiet this noon in
the vicinity of the Richard Borden mill. They
arc now running so looms out of 1000.
LATER.
The mass meeting of the operatives at the Park
this afternoon, was attended by several thousand.
The meeting was called to order by Mr.. Smith,
President of the Weavers' Union. ii. b. Coffin
was chosen chairman. With three cheers for the
chairman, the meeting adjourned till Friday, at
the same time and place.
EVERYTHING is quiet at the Richard Borden mill.
Many applications were made by weavers from
other mills, but so far as is known, were not EN-
ployed. The help at the Stafford mill report
notice of reduction. to take effect August 9Th.
Base Ball.
Boston, August 4. The championship game Of
base ball here to day, between the Bostons and
Philadelphias, was very exciting. At the close of
eleven innings were played, the Bostons making
one run in the last inning, winning the game-4
to 3.
/. o. of u. +.
The r. W. Grand Encampment of odd Fellows
of Massachusetts convened in annual session to-
day. with a very large attendance. Six hundred
and three members have been admitted the past
year, and the reports show the order in this jurs-
diction in more prosperous condition than ever
before.
Fatal Accident.
Springfield, August 4. Vim. Nichols, of Rich
mond, aged 81, was killed by bull, last night,
while he was trying to tic him up.
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TENN ESS z f..
The Floods.

Memphis, August 4. The river is rising steadi-
ly, having risen an ZACH and half since the last
report, and is now within IA inches OF the danger
line. which covers the country westward to Madi-
son, Arkansas, distance of 40 miles.
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OHIO.
POstpOMement.

Toledo, August 4. Owing to the large amount
of drift wood in the river this afternoon result
of the recent floods, the managers of the regatta
decided that it would be dangerous to row, and
to-day's races were postponed till tomorrow, and
Thursdays races until Friday.
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Boston Stock List.

Boston. August 8, 1875.
lSaes at the Brokers Board.l
Eastern Railroad, 60sa
Union Pacific sinking fLnd S., 4a
Eastern Railroad, a69A
Boston X Maine X. Il. HI
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Weather Probabilities TOR To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
warmer and partly cloudy weather will prevail,
with local rains, light southerly to westerly winds
and slowly falling barometer.
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Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, August 4, 1875
PORK-lrm, at s2l 50s2l IS.
LARD-steam l34a-;i kettle, AK q.
BULK MEATS-shoulders 81 e.; clear rib sides
ia clear sides 1874 O..
BACON-s shoulders 0*s-; clear rib sides l2h
alb, clear sides l3A o..
WHISKEY-lI0-l.
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BIDDEFORD.


Biddeford, August 4. Rev Marcus Wight was
found dead in his bed Tuesday morning, at Frank
Warehouses;, Scalboro. He was an able and
widely known Methodist preacher. and had been
ON a Methodist circuit in this State 40 years. His
age was II. He was delegate from Paris to the
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Capt. Cyrus McKown Of Boohbay, looked down
from his slightly mansion at the halbor the other
day, and four large vessels Of which he Is the
principal owner. The captain says there is
Frightening up in the matter Of frcights, and he
has difficulty in fading plenty of business for
his ycssels.
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AuSTR AI.IA.
Political,

Melbourne, August 4. The ministry Of Victo-
ria have resigned in consequence Of the opposi-
ton of Parliament to the Budget.
Pacific Mail.
Sydney August 4. The Parliament of New
South Wales have approved the tender of the
Pacific Mail Co., for carrying the mails.
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IN DIAN A.
Train Resumed.

Evansville, August 4. The Evansville X Craw-
fordville Railroad sent she first through train since
Saturday, north to-day. twill only reach Terre
llaute.
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Local ann State Mems.

Flags were at half mast on all the public build
ings in the State, on Tuesday last as mark of
respect TO the memory of the late President John
son.
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1Marrtfn.

In Monmouth, list inst, at the residence of the
brides father by Rev. o. W. Rogers Reuben r.
Baston Of Hiram a graduate of Bowdoin College,
class OF 1875 10 Miss Lucy Ellen Edwards of Mon
mouth.