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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25
IOWA.
No GrasshOppeIS.

Council Bluffs May "a. Dispatches from a
large number of towns in the State show unmis-
takably that there grasshopper ravages in
the State, is there any danger anticipated.
the pros poets for an immense yield more auspi
cous. The dispatches sent from here that the
glasshoppers were dcvourng the crops are wholly
untrue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25
1. your LII. worth 10 cents.

Sickness prevails everywhere, and everybody
complains OF some disease during their life. When
sick, The object Is to get we'll now We plainly
that no person in this world that is suffering with
Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint and its effects, such
as Indigestion, Costiveness, Sick Headache, Sour
stomach, Heart burn Palpitation OF the Heart, De
pressed spirits, Biliousness, &C, can take Green's
August Flower without getting relief and cure. II
YOU DOUBT this, go to your druggists, Partridge
Bros and Henry l.. Fuller, and get Sample Bot
tie Tor 10 cents and try it. Regular size IS cents.
Two does Will relieve you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25
S,ill a TavOrite Place.

The extra bargains which have always been had
at Mrs. Webster's frst-class and well-arranged
millinery store, have kept it in leading position,
and each day it is thronged by purchasers who
find ready made, stylish hats and bonnets at rea-
sonable prices. She has now special line of
goods for the rising generation, who score from
one to five years, which make handsome babies
look handsomer and homely babies Gf there are
any such) look prettier than they ever did before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25
Thunder Storm.

Lebanon, May a. One of the heaviest thunder
storms that has visited this vicinity for many
years prevailed here this afternoon. Buildings
Of the Granite Agricultural works struck by
lightning and several of the workmen were more
or less paralyzed, while the damage to the build
ings but slight. The lightning also struck
the dwelling house of Mr.. Humphrey Wood on
Elm street, but passed of without doing much
damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

Tie Ottawa mill owners complain of dulness
in the lumber market. There is reduction in
the price of labor of 10 to 10 per cent this spring,
thousand over last season rates to Albany. Should
the trade continue dull the mills will probably
shut down earlier this year than last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

Good Food and Plenty of 1t, produces the same
etfec, upon a person who has been starved that
the Peruvian Syrup, an Iron Tonic, does npon
the weak and dcbiltated; it makes them strong
and vigorous, changing weakness and suffering
into strength and health. nay25-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25
NEW HA MPSIiIKE.
Accidentally Killed.

Great Falls, May "a. kezar Place, keeper of a
house Of Ill iepute in the town of Rochester, was
accidentally shot and killed by his son, Saturday
night. party of men applied at the house for
admission after it had been closed for the night.
Place refused to let them in, whereupon they
burst open the door and entered The son, hear
ing his father quarrelling with the party, entered
the room and discharged pistol into the crowd,
killing his father and slightly wounding one of
the roughs. Young Place has been arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25
Flowers.

For Decoration Day, will be much needed by
Seth Williams Post G. A. r., and the committee
hope for liberal contributions from the ladies OF
Augusta. All having flowers to donate Will please
leave them at the store of A. l.. and r Getcheil,
Saturday May 29th together with cards OF the don
ors as ii is desired by the Post that the committee
maxi fail report OF their names. may22-@
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MINNESOTA.
Another Large Incendiary Fire.
Total losses, slOO,OOO.OO.

st. Paul, May "a. An incendiary fire at Mime
apolis last evening, destroyed the extensive lum-
Der yards of Gaines, Cook a Co., and Petit Rob
ln.on Co., and property belonging to Gibson,
4 Tyler 4 Co., and others. The principal losses
are Gaines, Cook x Co., $4,000; insurance,
sll 900. Petit, Robinson & Co., $40, 600 insur
ance, SS000 Gibson & $4,000; insurance 3d.
600. Other losses amount to about $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25
Dif0.

In his city, ED inst, Lucy Eaton, wife of VIM.
Il. Pierce, aged 80.
In Blame, 9Th inst Rosette Cora, infant daugh-
ter OF Nelson Cara, aged months II days.
In Limestone, 18th inst, Mrs. Sophia Casweil,
aged abJu 81 years.
In Fort Fairfield, 18th inst, Henrietta Rowland
In Durham sth inst. Mrs. Sarah F., wife of Mr.
George Z. Day. aged IL years.
In North Turner, 18th inst, Mr.. Cornelius T.
Richardson, aged So years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

To the Hon. County Commissioners Of ArooSt0ok.
XOUR petitioners, inhabitants of the town OF
i Pressure Isle and the plantation Of Chapman,
would respectfully represent that the public con.
venience and wants require that IA road and high.
way should be laid out and cons ructed, beginning
at Pressure Isle village and leading in southwest
terly direction through Pressure Isle and Chapman
ntersect the county road laid out petition OF
ID. Richardson and OF ers oct l6, 1871 on near
land owned 10y j. a. Plummer in Chapman planta.
tion. Your petitioners would therefore ask that
your Hsnors would view the premises and locate
and construct said highway according to the laws
in such case made and provided
CT, a. JOHNSON, and 81 others.
Aprl. lNIj.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

Vau2hRn's Stream and its Surroundings.
Perhaps there is on the Kennebec no finer view
than that 10 be obtained from the terrace in front
OF the Vaughan mansion, in Hallowel 1t might
be suspected by the visitor of day, that the
builder went much out of his way, justifaby, to
secure TO his family and friends a picture of 80
much beauty. But at the time when this mansion
was built, when IIallowell was Familiarity known
on the river as The Hook the chief point of
business, on that level space between the plat
ioiin and the river; so he evidently consulted
convenience well refined taste. Here was
All extensive whaIf, and on the eighboring brook
(Naughans strcam) was the chief factory Of the
place. Now the same stream furnishes the power
for several manufactures of Il different sort. A
whiting mill, wire factory and grist mill, with
plenty OF work, all worthy and bencfcent indus
tries. But the Vaughan place has another rare
attraction in the cascades of this stream, seen to
best advantage from the hill bordering on the ra
vine south west Of the mansion. President
Dwight Of Dartmouth, visiting the place about
l19S records in his journal, his admiration Of the
scene, and he was not person Of limited observa-
ton. Recently, we have heard it said, one Of the
owners has taken silver ole from the lodges bor-
dering this stream; but our opinion is that the
best silver mine is in the silvery water that fur
nishes the power for so many productive establish
mentS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25
WEST VIRGINIA.
Arrival of State Offers.

Wheeling, W. Va, May "a. The Governor and
other executive officers arrived yesterday morning
from Charleston. The archives and other State
property remain at the late capitol.
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BIDDEFORD.
Fire.

Biduelord, May u. y fire in Saco, this after
noon, destroyed Boothbys blacksmith shop, Hill
Bros carpenter shop, Hardy's stable Baisdells
stable ard dwelling partially burned. Insurance
HI! Eros, 500; Hardy, $500; Others none
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebee gonrnal.
PORTLAND.
Fatal Railroad Accident.
TO T He

Portland, May "a. Frank f. Butler, brake
man on the Eastern railroad, living in Charles
town, Mass was caught between the hunters Of
two cars, while shackling, this afternoon, and
crushed 50 that he died in less than an hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25
Weather Probabilities for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
5. Z. to ives. winds, backing possibly to n. E. in
the southern portion of the Middle States, and
yeering to N. W. on the Lakes; falling baromc-
ter, cooler, cloudy and rainy weather, clearing
away during the day west Of the Aleghaules.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

Economical New Food.-2j cents will buy pack
age of Sea Moss Farne. made from pure Irish Moss,
which will make 30 kinds Of dishes, such as cakes
pies, puddngs, etc. l6 quarts of custards, jees,
creams, Charlotte Russo, blanc mango, etc. Sold
by all Druggists and Grocers. apll7-+eod&wly
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MEXICO.
Mexican Congress.

City of Mexico, May Is. Congress has
appropriated $50 600 for the erection Of monu-
ment in memory of Miguel Illdalgo leader of the
revolution Of 1870, and passed law defining the
powers of the supreme Court, in matters relating
to elections, and deprivng it of power to declare
inelig lble functionaries who had been publicly
elected. 1t is feared that the passage of this act
will introduce serious element OF disorder In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

Have you a Cough, Cold, Pain in the Chest, or
Bronchitis: In fact. have you the premonitory
symptoms of the ''insatiate archer" Consumption :
Know that relief is at hand in Wistar's Balsam of
Wild Cherry. so cents and 81 bottle, large bot
ties much the cheaper mayl--+&wlw
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tHarrtfo.

In this city sd inst, by Rev. c. F. Penney
Charles II. >tIckney TO Miss Ella a. Trask both Of
Augusta.
In Maysvllle, 18th inst, Peter Hams of Washburn
to Mis- Adelne Chandler of Maysville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

Rev. S. G. Sargent Of this city, las at his place
On Green street. cactus in full boom that is
worth going miles to see. 1t has about foHy
blossoms fully expanded in regal scarlet. The
fact that he doesn't leave that plant out night,
is suggestive of the reverend gentleman accept
ance OF the petition dead us not into temp.a-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

Regular Assembly of Alpha Council r. < s.
ia tiers in 1Iaowell tomorrow "wednesday ev
cning at 6 o'clock. The r. Masters degree will
be conferred. 1t is hoped the Companions will be
present at the time appointed, that business may
be dispatched in season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25
Boston Stock List.

Boston, MAY p, ls,j.
ISales at the Brokers' Board.l
Continental Mills 2e-
Pepperell Mfg. Co. 7i744
Eastern X. L. sinking fund IS, 1851 90 I'D
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.
New York. MAY

New York. May n, 1879.
Money easy at 2a3 per cent. on call Sterling ex-
change at 4S6ats6z for 60 days, and 4s9ais91a for
demand. Gold opened llG}s and closed at 1874 The
carrying rate was per ct. and the borrowing
rates were 1928 and per cent loans also made nat
Assist Treasurer paid out 10000 in nterestand
253 coo IN redemption of bonds. Custom receipts
s30j!00J.
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NEBK ASKA.
The CrODs.

Omaha, May "a. despatch from Schuyler
says that everything looks splenddv in that vi
cinity and the farmers have bright anticipatlons
for the harvest. The grasshoppers are not as
numerous as in former years, at this season.
Almost daily showers and greatly to the growth
OF the crops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

Mrs l.. c. Cochrane, opposite the Post Office,
Water street. keeps constantly on hand ladies' and
and chdrens hat of all styles, and prices to suit
| all customers. 25tlw
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OHIO.
Seizure.

Cincinnati, Nav p. The rectfyins establish
ments OF Howe & llubbcll and A. Mann Il Co.,
were seized to-day by order of Collector Powell,
for alleged violation of the revenue laws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25
fR.iNKAIN, ss-court Of county Commissioners,

FRltNkLIN, court Of County Commissioners,
4fprit Term, 1915.
Upon the foregoing petition, it is cons dered by the
Commissioners that the petitioners are responsible,
and that they ought to be heard touching the matter
set forth IN their petition and therefore Order That
the County COMMITS sloners meet at the dwelling
house of VIM. III. ii. Small in SAID Letter f Plan.
tatlon, IN said County of Franklin, on Tuesday, the
3st day If August, 1919, at ten A. NJ, for hearing
IN the premises, and thence proceed to view the
route ntoned in said petition; INN edately after
which view, hearing of the parties and witnesses
Will be had at the dwelling house OF Hiram A. Dan
ham in Sandy River Plantation, so called, i'm said
county, 1t beng convenient place in the vicinity,
and Auch further measures taken IN the premises
the Con missioner shall Judge proper
And tits further ORDERED that notice of the time,
place and purpose of the Co nmissioners meeting
atofe said be given 10 all persons and corporations
interested (the owners OF said townships and plan
tations beng unknown), by serving attested copies
clerk of the town of Madrid, and upon the clerks
OF Letter and Sandy River Plantations, and by
posting up attesed copies as aforesaid three
public places in said town and plantations respec-
lively thirty days at least before the time appointed
for such hearing and view, and also by publishing
the petition and order thereon three weeks success
svely in the Pennington Chronicle, a newspaper
published in Pennington, in said county, and six
weeks successfully in the kennebec Journal, which
is the State paper, published in Augusta in Kenne-
bee county, The last publication be thirty days
and corpor Atlons inter, sled may attend and be
heard if they think lit.
Attest JOSEPH c. HOLMAN, Clerk.
\ true copy of the petition and order Of Court
thereon.
6w22 Attest JOSEPH c. HOLMAN, Clerk
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SOUTH CAROLYN
Found Dead.

Columbia, May "a. Edward Hope, an old mer-
chant and much respected citizen of this city,
was found dead in his room to-day from hemor-
rhage.
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EASTPORT.
The Fisheries.

Lastpoit, May "a. News is just received from
the Magdalene herring fleet. The Passport ves-
sells have arrived at Canso, with full fares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

The first circus of the season was SHINY attcrd-
ed yesterday afternoon, but there was a good au-
dience in the evening While the circus is far
from being first class in its appointments and had
a very fair company Of performers But then, a
circus with all its faults, is attentive to old and to
Young.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

Mr. 7. A. Chick of this city, has received a let
ter from Mr.. J. III. Cochrane, now in Columbia,
s. c., asking the address Of Lieut.. ii. A. John
son, formerly Of Co. b, Sd Maine Infantry. Lieut..
johnson went from Hallowell and we believe re-
sides now in Lynn Mass. The address of this
gentleman is sought for by Capt.J c. b. smith,
cashier Of the Citizens Savings Bank, of Column
bia, S. c., who states that Lieut.. johnson was
captured by his command Company X, 18th s.
c. Infantry, at the battle of the Wilderness, Oh
the 4th of May, 1864, and that he Capt. SMITH
has in his possession the sword and sword belt of
Lieut.. Johnson, which he is DESTROYS of returning
to him. if living, or, in the event OF his death, to
such Of his family as may appreciate its value.
The sword, which is very elegant one, was pre-
sented Gas appears by an inscription to Lieut.. j.
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The Alphns against the CIassicaIs.

Another match game of ball played in
Haowell on Saturday, between the "Classcals"
Of Haowell Classical School, and the "Alphas' Of
Augusta Grammar school, resulting in the victory
Of the Alphas. Annexed is the score
AIpHAs CIkSsICsIs
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II ANSAS.
Crop Reports.

Leavenworth, MAY "a. The prospects for the
crops in Kansas were never better. The corn and
wheat look splendidly and the grasshoppers have
done no serious damage.
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CUBA.

Increasing the Police Force.
Havana May "a. Two hundred and fifty gen
de armes, have arrived, to perform police duty in
! Havana.
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VIRGINIA..
4 Celebration.

Richmond, May a. The British Association of
Virginia. celebrated Queen Vctoria's birthday, in
Richmond, and the celebration was attended with
Great success.
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SHOW HEGAN.
Drowned.

Portland, May "A. William Hall of Skowhe-
gan, was drowned last week while driving logs on
Aus.In stream. His body was recovered Saturday
last.
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MISSOURI.
Personal.

ST. Louis May "a. George Alfred Townsend
will assume prominent position on the editorial
staff Of the Times, to-day, and will probably be-
come its managing editor in short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

Col. l.. a. Smith Of the Portland Press, passed
through the. city yesterday, from Skowhegan
where !. had been on a brief visit
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Obituary..

Boston, May ~ Hon. Albert Fearing died at
bingham, to-day, aged - years. The deceased
attained prominence IN politics influential
worker in the ranks of the old viii. party, but
with the exception Of holding a State Senatorship
never filled any public Offices. As merchant, he
one Of the most prominent and liberal me in
the State. During his life he contributed over
500, 600 to various societies.
MurderOus Assault.
This afternoon, jiourneyman tailor, Christie
pher Burr, employed in the clothing mandatory
of Feuno 4 Co., corner of Sumner and Hawley
streets, attacked young woman named Martha
Moulton Hubbard, book keeper in the estab-
shment, with pair of tailors' shears, and
stabbed her in five places The wounds, though
terribly severe, are not necessarily fatal Jealousy
IS attributed as the cause of the assault.
Woman Suffrage.
The seventh anniversary of the New England
Woman Suffrage Association commenced in Ire
mont Temple, this evening. Mrs. Julia Ward
Howe presided. Addresses were made by Bishop
Gilbert Haven. Mrs. Howe, Rev. {. Ames Of
PHILADELPHIA, VIM. Lloyd Garrison and Lucy
stone The audience was composed almost en-
tire Y Of women,
Mabel II. Young, the victim sf the Warren
Avenue church tragedy. died at quarter of eight
o'clock this evening. The feeling against Piper
the supposed murderer is intense with all classes
OF society.
Municipal Affairs.
Lowell, May "A. The committee on streets
this afternoon voted to recommend to the city
council 10 widen Central street at Towers corner
BY purchasing part of the site now occupied by
the Lowell x Andoyer railroad depot. They ad
vised the payment Of S6.lS per square foot to the
railroad company and 1895 for $50 feet, to the st
Universalist church. The railroad company asks
$40 per foot. The other price is that fixed by the
church society.
Strikers Defrauded.
The mule spiuners have abandoned Lynch Hall
as their headquarters and promise to pay for it
some time this week. Their finances have been
badly managed, to say the least, if not dis
response 10 dun for his board bill, that the Pres
ident and Secretary each took $500 as salaries for
six weeks. y good deal of money has disap-
peared unaccountably, or some unmitigated false
hoods have been told to the receipts from other
places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

One Of our old citizens, Mr.. Orrin Rowe, who
has suffered with stroke Of paralysis, is able TO
be out on the streets again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

George Hunt, on Saturday last, rnished lis
customers the first straw berries Of the season
They went quick at Gfty-five cents quart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

Edgecomb has no lawyer, minister doctor Of
rumseller And Edgccomb is happy.
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Horse Disease.

The horse disease made but little progress yes
terday so far as new cases are concerned but five
deaths occurred. There have been seventeen IA
tai cases in all. Several prominent surgeons and
physicians will make post examinations with a
view to accurately defining the disease.
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Strikers Defrauded.
NEW JERSEY.
Base Ball.

Princeton, May "a. The Princeton University
base ball club to-day defeated the Atlancs of
Brooklyn, by score Of to ,.
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CANADA.
The Queens Birthday,
A Nj urder.

Toi onto, May "A. The Queens birthday was
observed throughout the Dominion as general
holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-25

Over 1000 worth Of fruit and ornamental trees
have been sold in Gardiner since April lst
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ILLINOIS,.
Nj emOrIal Day.

Chicago, May "a. The Governor hae issued
proclamation, setting apart May Doth and 3lst as
the day for the decoration of the soldiers graves.
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We are indebted to Mr.. W. A. Austin Of Vas
>alboro', for late North Carolina papers.