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Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
Boss Tweed.
Brutal Assault.

A Carbondale, Pa, despatch states that Monday
night, John Jordan, discarded lover of Miss
Coyne, at the head of gang of drunken roughs,
attacked the house of her mother. Mrs. Coyne
fred into the crowd, fatally wounding Jordan, and
while handing a revolver to her son it was acci-
dentally discharged, fatally wounding her daugh-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
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STOP THAT CoUGHi--We have, during the las
year sold large quantities of DIR. MORRIS SYRUP
OF TAR, Wild Cherry and HOrehound and believe
it to be the very best medicine in use for coughs
colds, sore throat, hOarseness asthma, and all dis
eases OF the throat, lungs and chest, leading 70
consumption. 1t cures Group In few minutes
and is the best known remedy for whooping congh
contains no opium, and is pleasant to take. Cough
with paroxy SINS which threaten to choke them find
sure and speedy reet in its use. Trial size 10
cents. Cali and inquire about 1t Of Partridge Bros
or l.. II. Titcomb In Augusta, or w. r. Ballard,
Haliowell. Morris & Heritage, Philadelphia. Pro.
prietors. oct17.teodly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

Our attention hav ing been called to the matter,
we hasten to correct the stat emcnt that Mr.. j. O
Smith received months notice before his dis
charge from the Scc'y Of States office. We are
informed that notice was given on the 10Th Of June
that his services would not be desired after July
lst, and that he retired at the last named date.
The vacancy has not yet been filed, though we
learn from . note by Mr.. Woodward in the Ban
gor Wing complaining of the unreasonable and
inexcusable assaults made upon him by an anony-
nous correspondent, that be (Woodward) can
have the place if he wishes it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
Is your Life worth 10 cents.

Sickness prevails everywhere, and everybody
complains OF some disease during their life. When
sick, the object is to get well; now say 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 70 your druggists, Partridge
Bros and get Sample Bottle for 10 cents and try
it. Regular size IS cents. Two doses will relieve
you.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
FOREIGN.
The American Rifiemen in Old
England.
The Echo Shield Match.

London, July %. The attendance at the VIM
bledon meeting to-day is small. The match for
the Echo shield is being shot. The ranges in this
contest 800, 900 and 1000 yards, and the posi-
BILE score at each range 10 600 points. The shoot
at the 800 yard range resulted as follsws:, .a
Englishmen, 575
lrishmeD, 592
Seotchmen, 498
The shooting at the second range rcsnlted as
follows:
Irishmen. 527
Sc0tchmen, oil
Englshmen, 50i
A victory for the Irish team is now believed
certain.
The American rihemen are keeping the targets
for the lrishmen, and experimenting their shoot
ing. There has been . considerable increase in
the attendance since morning. .,.s s..
Exciting Scene i'm Parliament.
The scene in the Commons, caused by the vio-
lent speech Of Plimsal, was unparalleled. Plim-
sail first earnestly implored the government not TO
send thousands Of persons to undeseryed and un-
hallowed graves, through the conduct OF shipown-
ers of murderous tendencies. Upon being called
to order, he advanced to the table and gave notice
that he would ask on Tuesday next whether GER
tain vessels lost, entaing great sacrifice of life,
belonged to Bates, member for plymouth. Pim-
Williams. In reply to the Speaker he said that he
applied that expression to the members Of the
House, and refused to withdraw il. Sullivan, af.
ter Plimsal had LETT, spologeically hnted that be
was momentarily insane.
Mr.. Bates subsequently, made personal expla
concerning himself. lie acknowledged that h,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

Lots Of Augusta people are dodgng these warm
days by going to the sea shore. Not to mention
the large number in the Squirrel Island colony.
Mr.. c. X. Partridge is at West Harpswell, Mrs.
DR.. Brickett and Mr.. A. N. Moore and W lie are
at Old Orchard, Rev. Mr.. Penney is on an island
in Casco Bay, and Mr.. j. W. Chase went down to
Boothbay yesterday. There are scores of others
scattered all along the shore. enjoying the luxury
of rest and recreation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
CONNIE ECTICU1.
Base Ball.

Base Ball.
New Haven, July %. Base bali, to-day, New
1Iavens 8, Chicagos 4, in ten innings.
COunterfeiters Arrested.
Ragghanti and Quiliaci, two Italians from New
York, who passed finely executed counterfeit bills
in this city some time ago, were arrested and
to-day bound over for trial before the U. s. court,
in $1,000 each.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
FLORIDA.
M urder.

Jacksonville, July %. l.. Z. johnson, col
lector of internal revenue and member of the
Florida legislature, was shot and killed last night
in q still house about ten miles from Ferdinanda.
Thr assassins are unknown.
Yellow Fever.
Key West, July %. The yellow fever epidemic
has about expended Its force No new decided
cases have occurred in about five days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

The barn of Rebecca Prescott, near the shore
Of the river in Dresden, was struck by lightning
during the shower Wednesday afternoon, and
burned, together with fifteen tons Of hay. The
barn belonged to the old court house premises.
The barn Of Sewall Jewett in Solon, was also
struck by lightning the same afternoon, and to-
gether with his house was consumed. Loss
$4,000; insurance S25OO
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

Mr.. Bates subsequently, made personal expla-
nation in regard to the remark of Mr.. Plnsall
concerning himself. lie acknowledged that he
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

The barge Yosemite will make an. excursion to
Squirrel Island next Tuesday; passengers from
Augusta and Hallowell will 90 on the first accom-
mediation train to Gardiner, and there take the
barge. An excellent company is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

While Mr.. J. W. Britton, of Winslow, was at
work with q moving machine, on Wednesday, one
of his horses put his head under the pole Of the
machine and tore the bride from his head. The
horse took fright and ran away with the machine,
and coming in contact with some trees, completely
demolished the machine, so that it is not worth
repairing. Fortunately, Mr.. Britton escaped
without any injury TO his person, and not scratch
on ais team of two horses.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

THoUsANos OF PROMISING YoUTHs, of both
debility and weakness who might be saved by for
tifying their systems with iiOn. The Peruvian
Syrup is an Iron Tonic prepared expressly to sup.
ply this vitalizing element and Is the only prepar-
alton OF Iron that will assimiate at once with the
blood. julyl9- t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

The Governor and Council will hold session
next Monday. We understand the principal bus-
ness before them will relate to the contemplated
survey of the public lands. The survey was be-
gun few days ago, but some unexpected question
arose. which necessitates the action of the Gov
ernor and Council before it can be carried for
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
MACHIAS.
Fire.

Machias, July %. The house, barn and sew
eral tons of hay, owned and occupied by George
w. Gilpatrck, in Whiting. fourteen miles from
Machias, were destroyed by fire yesterday. Loss
$1,000; insured in the Penobscot Mutual for
$1,000
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

At the annual meeting of the Augusta Water
Company, held recently, W. p. Whitehouse, G..
c. Vose and w. johnson were chosen directors.
AT subsequent meeting Of the directors, War
rem johnson was chosen President and g. c..
Vose, Clerk.
On the 10th inst. son of Capt. Storer, Of the
brig Geo. Harris of Belfast, was killed at Phila-
delphia. He was asleep in the hold, by pile of
lumber. IS the coolest place he could find, when a
movement Of the weasel threw the lumber upon
him, killing him instantly. He was II years of
age.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

Two men tried to shoot stray wild duck near
the Kennebec Bridge yesterday afternoon. When
last seen by our reporter the wounded bird was
rapidly padding itself up stream toward the dam,
out Of sight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

The verdict at the inquest on the body of Mrs.
Psngburn, in the Medway murder case, was that
she came to her death by an axe in the hands Of
her husband.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

There never will be better time to buy Mill
merry at Mrs NJ. p. Webster's than the present
Hats and Bonnets are being sold at about one
half the former prices, for the suppose of closing
out the summer stock. There is very little profit
on Hair and Fancy Goods, and none whatever on
articles quoted. i5o Water Street. julyl2ttf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
Maine ana the Centennial.
OFFICE OF MAINE CENTENNIAL
RnADn pnrflopA Tolv Ig

OFFICE OF MAINE CENTENNIAL
BOARD. Portland, July. 1873.
The American Centennial is now an assured sue.
cess, and within a year the nations of the earth
will exhibit their choicest works of art, their man
ufactures, and the products Of the soil and mine,
alongside our own, in the vast buildings and enclo
sures of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. 1t is
now universally conceded that no previous Worlds
Fair ever had greater facilities or brighter prog
poets, and we most earnestly urge the people Of
our own State to respond In every possible way in
order to be justly entitled to share Of credit
for the great success Of this International Exhib
ton. -
We appeal to the people of the State for Just ex
position Of our industrial and material wealth. We
want the products Of our Cotton Mills along the
saco and the Androscoggin; the fine Woolens that
have made Berwick, vassalboro', Dexter, Hartland
and other manufactures famous; every ingenious
device and every valuable contribution to mechan.
ical skill; the finett samples Of garden and field
crops; specimens Of our woods, wood manufacture,
and grasses; and the finest products Of our stock
farms, our daries and our fisheries.
And above all, we desire to have exhibited to the
nation and tho world the vastness and variety of
our material wealth. We want collections of pre-
cious stones and metals; the lime Of Knox and
Aroostook the fcldspar of Sagadahoc; the rich IRON
ore beds of Katahdin and the far north; the won.
derful slate quarres that span townships and coun.
ties, and which comprise and combine every quail
ty the earth has every produced; the marvellous
granite, from the pure white of Hallowell, to the
mottled of our outlying islands. the red of Jones'
port and the marble Of Deer Isle.
Full information as to space and classification
will be furnished by the undersigned. Contribu.
tions should be ready by Jan. 1st, '76.
Reduced rates of oftransportation are promised and
specific terms will be seasonably announced by
circulars.
Correspondence is solicited from all sources, and
every question and suggestion will receive ready
attention.
Let ali our people heed the invitation and the
promise; for In benefit to individuals and in honor
and advantage to the State, nothing so important
can ever again offer; and II we are true to this op.
we shall surely make showing in '76
hat will do credit to our people, and be an honor
TO our State.
ENOCH KNIGHT, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
TENN ESS EE.
Political.

Memphis, July %. The Appeals special from
Cornth, Miss, says the dem. convention for the
lst Miss district met there and nominated l.. Q.
C. Lamar. by acclamation, as candidate for Con-
gress. Fully 5000 people were present. Lamar
responded in an eloquent speech.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

Mr.. B. D. Boggs, of Warren, started last week
with double horse team, from that town to the
Katahdin iron works, with load of 70 kegs of
powder, from the Warren powder factory. The
distance ID about l25 miles, and the journey &C.
cupies . week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

Mr.. Carter the contractor, is extending the pave
ment in Gardiner from the Grist m ill to the Wool
en- Factory. The street has been widened by
moving several old bu ildings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

Mr.. N. X. Sawyer, editor Of the Jackson
vile, Florida, Union, formerly of the Ellsworth
American, Is in Maine, where he proposes 10 spend
the heated term.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

Dog g-days begin, according to the almanac, next
Sunday, but the weather has reached here already.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
Augusta Gas Light Company.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the annual
~ meeting Of the Augusta Gas Light Company
will be held at the ONCE Of the company In Angus
10 o'clock A. NJ, Tor the purpose OF electiDg five
directors for the ensuing year. and 70 transact any
other business that may properly come before said
meeting. Per order Of the Directors.
a.F. NORTH, Clerk.
Augusta, July 26th 1875. tiu!y21,2s,S0
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
MISSOURI.
Indicted,

St. Louis. July %. 23 more indictments were
presented to the United States district court, yes
terday, of persons connected with the alleged
whiskey frauds. THIS closes the labors of the
grand jury and they were discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

Baltimore, July %. The democratic conven-
ton continued in session till 80 this morning,
when it adjourned to 10 80, without having reach.
ed vote on any nomination.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

The cheese factory in Burnham is now in op
Grafton, receiving from 1900 to25OO pounds OF mill
per day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
WINTHROP.
storm

Winthrop, July %. A heavy shower passed
over this place last night, lasting about 2 hours.
1t was exceedingly heavy and accompanied by
vivid lightning. Considerable hailsfeil.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
WASHING1ON.
A Appointments.


Washington, July %. C. c. Adams, appoint
ment clerk of the treasury department, now in
Europe, has been designated by Secretary Bris-
tow to the Office Of supervising special agent Of
the treasury, vice Lobdell, deceased.
Louis G. Martin, assistant appointment clerk,
has been promoted to the office Of appointment
clerk, vice Adams.
District Attorney Fisher.
Among the charges against Fisher, is one that
the transfer papers of the property for the extern
sion Of the capitol grounds were drawn up with
almost criminal loeseness. His removal is mat
ter only Of tine, and takes place on the return of
Ex-Governor Wells, his successor. President
Grant last night declined to see Fisher. Fisher
charged the property holders Of whom the gov
ernment purchased the land for the capitol exten-
sion, from $40 to 800 each, which is against both
law and custom.
Revenue Stamps.
The National Bank Note Company, of n. Y,
supplies the internal revenue stamps to the treas
ury department, next year, at nine cents per
thousand, a saving Of $4,000 over last year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
District Attorney Fisher.
Weather PROBABILITIES for To. day.

For New England and the Middle States,
falling barometer, southwest to southe asst, winds,
slightly warmer, cloudy and rainy weather, fol-
lowed in the former by rising barometer, west to
northwest winds and clearing weather.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

the friends Of Col. Thomas S. Lang viii be
glad to learn that he is actively engaged in the
stock and wool business in his new home in Ore
gon, and that his health is much better than at
any time since he left Maine
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

Hone men promise grand trotting match at
the Belfast track the first week in August.
$1,000 will be offered in purses.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

Mr.. II. D. Pinkham, keeps at Hallowell a nice
grocery store and meat market combined and
merits liberal patronage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
ILLINOIS.
Seizure.

Pekin, July p. Supervisor Matthews and rev:
enue agents Garrett and Vane, yesterday seized
the rectifying house and distilIery company of
Pekin, for the duplicate use of stamps.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
POKTLAN u.
Personal. .

Portland, July %. The Papal embassy arrived
here to-day, from Halifax, and are the guests Of
Bishop Healcy until to morrow, when they leave
for Burlington.
The Sea Serpent.
The steamer City Of Portland, from st. Johns
for Portland, reports that when off Seguin yester-
day afternoon, she passed the sea serpent within
30 feet. The monster was lazily floating along on
the water, occasionally lifting its head to look
around, and appeared to be making itself at home
in that vicinity.
Serious Accident.
A man named Wheeler at Hobson's shoe facto-
ry was going up an elevator this afternoon, when
his head got caught between the elevator and the
timbers surrounding. The elevator was stopped
just in time to save the head from being torn off.
The ear was jammed nearly of. the flesh on the
side of the neck and face torn, jaw bone broken,
and teeth knocked out
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
zocaI xnb State Mems.

John Condor Of Belfast caught IS barrels Of
porgies in Belfast bay during Thursday, 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
GARDINER.
Struck bv Lightning.

Gardiner, July %. The barn owned by Samuel
r. Goodwin, of Dresden, was struck by lightning
and entirely consumed last night with tons hay.
Loss $1,000; partly insured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
tMarrteb.

In IslesoorO', 18th inst, Elisha w. Pendle tC
Miss Leona NJ. Williams, both of IslebOro'.
In Rockpor, Ezra ID. Merriam to Miss Ada B
Andrews.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
IN DIAN A.
Failure.

indianapolis, July %. E. Nutting, a stove man
ufacturer, failed to-day; liabilities, $4,000; as
sets, $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

Trains will run through the Notch to the Crsw-
ford House by the 9Th of August.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
OHIO.

Serious Encounter in the Cherokee
Nation.
SEVERAL PERSONS KILLED AND
WOUNDED.
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Great Excitement and Fears of More
Trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
BATH.
Heavy Catch of Pc

Bath, July o. The Kennebec has been swarm
ing nth porgies, during this week. Three steam
ers' crews have been seining them this afternoon
and have taken 1900 barrels.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

Hsying Under DiAcaltiss.
ME-. EDIroI:--Ith 4 something rather unusual
for me to write for the press, and wonld not at-
tempt II at this time If it were not to give you and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT

New York. July %. ls7a.
Gold opened at ll3- and closed at 1l2Xall2] -
The rates paid to-day for borrowing ranged from
to 4 per cent. The Assist Treasurer paid out
3lO6,00J in interest and S53e, ,70 In redempeion of
5-20s. Custom Receipts $49i COO Money easy as
1ka2 per cent call u erling exchange was qtiicf
at 4Si. for 20 days 4S31k for demand. Il 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

Cincinnati. July %. The Enquirer's St. Louis
special says Information has reached there Of .
most sanguinsry fghtat Skin Bayou, in the Cher
okce Nation, about II miles from Fort Smith, on
the morning of the lSth The combatants be-
onged to the rival political factions of Ross and
Downing. Sylvester King. VIM. Saunders and
Joseph Cody were instantly killed. Cody receiv-
ed the contents of seven double-brrelled shot
guns, loaded with buckshot, making l03 different
wounds. -.b.-E -
The night following the contending clans, con-
sisting of about 80 men on each side, met again
near Ilkin Bayou, and considerable firing was
heard but no definite particulars were received Of
this last reIcountre.
There is great excitement in the Cherokee Ma
ton, and everything denotes an impending anar-
chY
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

C1ncInHAH FTOuuce A61k6ks
Cincinnati. Jaly ~. ls5s.
PORK--firm, at &i9 75 s20 90. n IN kEsssss9ss
LARD-steam sHAa a.; Kettle. IN nk ~. -
llxa--: clear sides llSs u. q sA q s sz sE
lBACoN--shoalders 81 ~: clsnF ~ elps AK
Az; clear sides l3--9-. ~
WHISKEY-li6-a. ~ WOE &@S'%@NV8@
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
9aily Xennsbee 5onrnal.
OLD ORCHARD,
The Old Orchard House Fire.

Loss Heavier than at First suppos d
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
NJ MASSACHUSETTS.
suspended.

Boston, July %. The evening Herald states
that the well known clothing house of Geo. Ill.
Lane & Co. has suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
Great Damage to Crops.

Cincinnati July %. Reports from the entire
length of the Ohio valley tonight show that one
of the heaviest rain falls of the season has occur
red in the past "a hours. At Evansville three
inches of rain fell to day. At Vincennes, Ind,
rain fell in torrents. beating down grain corn and
grass. 1t is estimated that ten thousand acres Of
corn in Wabash bottom is under water. The Wa
bash river is rising rapidly, threatening an over
flow of the entire bottom. Through southern
Ohio and Kentucky all the streams are reported
rising rapidly. Tho Kanawha river at Charles
town, W. Va, has risen Is feet 10 the past "a
hours. Great damage to the crops must necessa-
rily result.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
STATE or Name,

EXECUTIVE pHPARrXENr,
AUGUSTA, July II, 1878. !
A adjourned session Of the Executive Council
"A will be held at the COUNCIL CHANBEA, In An.
gusta, on Monday, the twenty sixth day Of July,
instant, at O'Clock p. NJ.
Attest;-GEO. G. STACY, Secretary OF Slate.
iulp2f.t&WlW
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23

...t Boston, July 2l. 1858.
tSales at the Brokers' Board.l
Union Pacific shaking find IS DIX
Eastern Railroad, TO-
Eastern Railroad. rs. 1854, OIL
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
PENNSILv ANA.
Centennial.

Philadelphia, July %. The English committee
broke ground to-day to commence their buildings
for the centennial. being the first foreign nation.
The japanese will soon commence their build
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-07-23
The AbbottsfOrd.

The agents in this city have received the fol-
lowing despatch:
Liverpool, July %. A diver who was down
under the steamer Abbottsfori, reports that the
only damage visible is the larboard streak started
near the foremast. If the weather continues fav-
orable it is expected that the vessel will be gotten
off,"
Liverpool lighters have been sent to the steamer
to take off her cargo. The forward compartment
is full of water, but the others are tight. Steam
pumps have been in operation, and there are still
hopes of saving the vessel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-02
ALBANY NOTES.

ALBANY. N. Y. Monday. March l. 1875
Mr.. Daily Chairman OF the Assembly Committee on
Cities, received protest from property holders iv-
ing secondave beaded by the Hon. Hamilton Fish,
against Assemblyman Smiths bill for the paving OF
that street. The bill accordingly recommttad TO-
night that Committee. Mr. DAILY has also received
pe,Ition from tsx psyprs OF tbe Eleventh and seven
teenth Wards asking the passage OF the Iompklhs-
square bill.
Some opposition s maniestng itself from Democratic
sources to the confirmation OF Sullivan Cdverno as
member of the Commission to but
thought that it Will be successful as Sr Caverno
strongly recommended by ChieJustice Church ana
senatorelect Keenan, and all the prominent judges OF
Western New-York. The nomination OF Judge Johnson
IL entirely satisfactory to the Republicans, aud mas ap
pareOty strengthened the Commission with the HepuO
hcan Senator'S that whaeS danger there NAV nave
OF dIscontlnuance Is Thought 10 have ceaseu