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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-09

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-09

meteorological.
July was cool and dry month. The mean
heat of the month for 80 years, is 6S.49'; this
year 67.520, being nearly one degree colder than
the mean. The mean rainfall OF the month is
1888 inches; this year 2,22, deficiency of l6 in
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
MYSTERY OF A GOLD WATCH.

ghortly after three O'Clock last Thursday afternoon
olcer Mullen OF the Tenth precinct arrested noto.
rious character named Charles Johnson IN the Bowery
and on searching him at the station house
found In his possession massive gold watch
and chain. The prisoner could not give
q satisfactory account Of how he obtained
the watch and he was therefore, locked up The fol
lowing day he arraigned at the Essex Market Police
Court where he was committed for further examina-
ton.
On Friday afternoon two gentlemen called at
the Central Police Office and stated 10 Super
intendent Wallng that J. j. Dodge a former
hotel keeper at hacomb's Dam, had len homo the
Tuesday previous since which time he had not been
heard or The gentleman also gave minute descrip-
tion OF gold watch and chain carried by Mr.. Dodge
and investigating the matter 1t ascertained that
the watch found Johnson answered his description
In every particular
The Superintendent al detailed two special on
GERS search for the missing and to endeavor
ascertain how Johnson got the watch Thus far they
nave been unsuccessful, but officer Of the Tenth
precinct gays he Mr. Dodge walking up the Bowery
Friday afternoon. This thoroughly dispes the suppo-
ston al Irst entertained BY Mr. Dodges friends that
be had been assassinated.
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
PIGEON SHOOTING.
MATCHES AND SWEEPSTAKES DECIDED ON THE
GROUNDS OF THE LONG ISLAND CLUB.

MATCHES AND SWEEPSTAKES DECIDED ON THE
GROUNDS OF THE LONG ISLAND CLUB.
match OF $3.50 side, so birds each 80 yards RISE
so yards boundary, and Hurlingham rules to govern,
between Mr. Travis Van Buren and Mr.. A. B. Purdy,
was decided yesterday afternoon the grounds of the
Long Island Shooting Club near Jamaica Mr.. Van
Buren, proved the winner by six BIRDS and shot out his
opponent the fortynfth round Two or three addi-
tlona events Of minor character also took place,
among them trial match Of IL birds each between
Ira A. Paine and Travis Van Buren, The day, with the
exception Of brief period during the decision Of the
sweepstakes was cloudy and with scarcely air enough
to blow away the smoke, which ofentimes was source
Of great inconvenience TO the Shooters particularly
those in the opening match Mr.. Purdy was greatly
annoyed in this manner and II no doubt prevented
him in making his second barrel effective in several OF
the rounds. The birds, lot, quite Indifferent
many OF them hanging to the trap and with the greatest
diflculty being made to fly.
rHR $500.
First to tho mark Mr. Purdy, who missed
strong right quartorer with both barrels and Mr. Van
Buren, followed suit with blank letting driver
escape though he thought that he was well H. Purdy
failed stop his second bird right quarterer, but
Van Buren pretty checked the progress Of rapid left
ouarterer Another miss was credited TO Purdy, his
bird quartering to the left, but Van Buren killed his
also flying the left. At this time the friends OF the
latter offered slight odds, which were accepted by
Purdy's friends The latter killed his fourth bird near
the trap In rst class style with the frst BARREL and
Van Buren, also brought his to grass quarterer 10 the
lefI Purdys fifth caught short distance from the
trap with his second barrel, and Van Buren with the
FIRST Knocked over a driver in good shape. The sixth
round Purdy stopped right quarterer with his second
and Van Buren with his nrst killed dead as stone
kn Ugly Ehite, also cgar!erilg TO The right
The seventh bird fof Purdy, quarterng 70
the right was cut down BY me second
80 keep him from flying out Of bounds. The eighth
round Purdy outward slow flyer All 70 pieces
with hts nrst while sluggish black was shot through
af1 through by Van Buren, near the trap, with ms
arst Purdys ninth also proved moderate sireamer,
which he killed some distance from the trap wh nls
drst while easy left quarterer fell 70 van buIshl
which he stopped with the hrst The ten.n Dl ,ounu
Purdy missed clean with both barrels leit qnartersr
while medium sized driver carried both o. van ~.
rens charges ont or bounds and then fell dead AZ TINS
stage Van Buren led purdy two BIRDS
In the next ave birds In which there we're three that
auartered 10 the rl1ht and two 70 lbc lett FuEaV
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
PROFESSOR PROCTOR,
NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 1875.

CONTRADICTION AND AN EXPLANATION.
To Ths EDrToR or THE HERALD
paragraph has been going the rounds OF the Boston
papers, having appeared first, am told, in the New
York HERALD to the effect that my return to Eng.
land spring take the chair Of astronomy in
the Catholic University at Kensington judged
at FIRST that there could be occasion for contradict
ing this false report seeing that my position in
scientific matters mantestly forbids my accepting the
professorship In question (besidcs that have re-
peatedly expressed my unwillingness to accept any
professionally salaried ONCE whateverl But as find
many give credsnce the report shall be obliged by
your allowing to correct It, SO far as
know, nothing has happened during eighteen
months last past 10 give origin TO this re-
port, which is alto ether untrue should be
glad If newspapers which have quoted the report
would now quote my contradiction (and also mention
my desire that this contradiction may be quoted as
widely as the report ITSELF take this opportunity of
noting certain perversity in the way in which many
well meaning persons view my remarks on certain
ons Of dogmatic theology about which, BY the way,
theologians themselves cannot agree IL seems mpos
sble for many distinguish between religion and dog
mas which long habit has taught them to associate with
religion. Two hundred years ago men were thought to
be defenders OF the faith who taught that IL
tia for Christians to believe in the xity and central
position Of the EARTH but such teachers wrought incal
culable mischief to the for which they
jealous In our own time similar mistake is being
made by persons who suppose that thereby they are
serving religion. Their intentions may be excellent
but they are TRUTH the worst enemies of religion
He who teaches to believe that certain scientific
views which are all the time gaining ground incom-
patibe with particular religious doctrines, helps to
make it certain that those doctrines WILL before long,
be widely dscredted He is the true enemy of those
doctrines, not the who would dissociate them
from dogmas whose nature is daily becoming
more manifest RICHARD A. PROCTOR .
BosToy Dec g. 1878
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
THE BEDLoEs ISLAND MONUMENT.

Mr.. A. Douviie, Of No. 55 Broadway, has been ap-
pointed honorary member OF the Union Franco-Ameri-
came established for the of
ment on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor, in the
Centennial year, commemorative Of the old
affection which exists between France and
the United States The monument is TO
be surmounted by statue OF the Goddess
of Liberty and the head is to be Illuminated all night
The cost of the pedestal Is to be derayed by the people
will be furnished by France The statue s to be called
"Liberty Enhghtening the World" Mr.. D'ouvile, in
addition being appointed honorary member, has re-
ceived authorization from ~ Laboulaye, executive
chairman OF tho committee at Paris TO commence col
lecting subscriptions for the pedestal In this country
and has secured number OF books for the inscrip-
ton OF subscribers The headquarters Of the
0fnttee at Paris at No. 135 Rue St. Honore The
American Minister at Paris Mr. Washburne, and the
French Minister at Washington, NJ Bartholdi, are
members Of the Union Franco-Amercaine.
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
WASHINGTON IRVING MONUMENT.

Mrs Waite the secretary of the Washington Irving
Monument Association, has been for the last fortnight
busy engaged in correspondence with eminent parties
in various parts Of the country, inviting their CO
operation the work OF erecting suitable monument
TO Washington Irving. number OF distinguished
people Of both have promptly responded TO the
call and expressed their desire Of cooperating in this
appropriate testimonial to the memory Of Godsmiths
biographer and the author OF that inimabe creation
Of American genius, Rip Van Winke. Mr. Steinway
has subscribed 500 to the fund, and the following
named gentlemen have written letters to the secretary
which they signify their readiness to aid in making
this undertaking brilliant the name and
fame or our great national author deserves William
Cullen Bryant, Whitelaw Reid Major General Han
cock, George Perry, Hon. ~ @. Smith, Erastus Brooks
and many others Of distinction.
The New York herald., 1875-12-05

THE MURDERER or DoNoHUE IN THE STATE
LUSATIc ASYLUM At UTIcA-oPISIoN OF THE
PHYSICIAN AS TO HIS INsANITY-AN INTER
10 LEAVE.
Urea Dec T. 1875
John scannen ID charge Or Deputy snerG Michael
Daley Of New York reached the state Lunate Asylum
ths evening Al halfpast seven. The party left New
York al ten A. NJ. On the way scanneIl was cheerful
and laxative and expressed his confidence that he
would make a return trip before many days Arriving
at this city O'clock sheriff Daley and his man had
supper after which carriage procured to carry
them to tie asylum. Superintendent Gray received
the officer and the patient In person. The order o,
abe Court, attesied by Clerk Sparks committing scan
neil TO the Utica Asylum, there remain tor observa
sion and care until such time in the judgment Of
the Justice Of the Supreme Court, founded satis
factory evidence that is SAFE legal and right dis
charge him. handed to the superintendent and BY
him closely read.
scASSELL QUESTIONED.
h then entered into conversation with Scannc,
questioning him regarding the murder Of Donohue, the
trials, line Of defence and prosecution his health
pnd whether insanity had ever appeared in
lis family Scanncps replies were minute,
crime and subsequent confinement He said, or his
second trial. any defence sefdefence. as well As
insanity was stronger and better presented than
on the Grst trial"
-, n THE CARR THE SURGEON
St. luently Scannell put In the charge OF the
,s'u,; physician, Ford and conducted TO ward
~ i aas r. night This ward Is peopled by patients
.slssseg az, - 70 most harmless.
49, q, sNSELL SAID ABOUT II.
co,,r ,,o ~ ,,srd e. annel remarked TO the HERALD
reporter on the cheerfulness y people 10 ward NO
who we're reclining In easy cl~N''' waxing about
playing chess backgammon..- ~ sara ne
felt perfectly we'll and thought he would ~ nave 70
MAY i6ST lie said he need not have come Uu, Mr..
Beach advised am; Il was not % try 70 obstruct of
evade the order OF the Court Ward No. q be said,
was much superior 10 hc quarters he had been accus
toned 70 for ong time anu Re thought he would BE-
quite comfortable He bade sherin p9,ey the Doctor
aud the reporter "Goodby" in gooo spirtx
PHyslCiANh
Returning 10 the Office Of DR.. Gray tbs feportsS
o ked II any opinion could be gwen OF the cast2
Or GRAY SAID ''No;" bad had no chance 70 form
Judgment, scannel was in asylum 10 be treated; I;
Us commitment that place prind facte evidence
ana be Was insane. Observations and study TO deter
p,lne hs condition were the duty Or the physicians
grannaH impressed him a quiet, gentemany, harm
Iese parsgn Al prcsent and would be permanently
Gated 9th patients OF like character TO another in
aury ho Doctor said sWe have no close rooms for the
pgtent-, All are IN wards similar % these you have
so sou think scannell nsane'n asked the re.
porter
.,Hs nrescnce here indicates he IL. y
On fhis noiut the Doctor would say no more
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
THE PENSIONERS.

At the Pension ONCE corner Of Exchange place and
Hanover street the government pensioners assembled
yesterday morning to draw their money The sight
presented pitiable. Crippled and inhrm, old men
and huddled together in eager anxious
thronR clamorIng for admission The weather being
cold all impatient Of delay, everyone endeavored
ostle his neghbor out OF his way and the weaker
in all such cases. went to the wall There Is proper
for these poor people and the govern
ment cannot be congratulated on the arrange
ments Even the police officer who always placed
there previous years that each took his turn,
absent yesterday, and the consequences were con-
fusion and unnecessary sufrerings
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
RIFLE SHOOTING AT NEwPoRT.

NEWPORT R. l., Dec. 4, 1875
match occurred this afternoon, at the rife
range in Middetown, for Creedmoor rIsa ~orth 500
There we're twenty entries at S. eaors 10 distance
being 500 yards five shots each. The sco.,N will
be seen below was good The tie betwvpn Eags and
Powell will be shot of on Tuesday.
w. NJ Farrard shot for Engs, Spooner and Smith.
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
FIRES.

Al quarter past ten O'Clock yesterday morning hre
was discovered on the rs oor Of the four story brick
building No Great Jones street, In the rooms 0ccu-
pied by Lyons, dealer in shirts, which caused dam
age OF $3.50 ,,.,. -, ou,uu
At fifteen minutes past seven O'clock lsss evehlns
ara hroLa ou IA the stable the corner OF Hoboken
avenne and Cook street. Jersey city Heights aud the
structure was almost entirely consumed Inc loss -
han, ~ esso A horse belonging to John Lllis waa
bnrned % death before tho bremen could effect an en-
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
MILE. TITIENS.
A cAnn FRoM HER PHYSICIAN.

CARD FROM HER PHYSICIAN.
Mr. DEAR MILE. TITIRSs--As you are about leaving
this city on professional tour the thought has passed
through my mind that your friends and the public
might not fully understand the which have pre-
vented your appearing in public since the 18th Of last
MONTH and consider it but just TO you, your ply
scian TO that your illness has been Of serious
character combining you OF the time your room
ments made for you / trust now that your health is
restored you will continue delight the lovers Of
music as you have in the past Yours very sincerely,
ALEXANDER y. MOTT, NJ d.
NEW YORK Dec A. 1875.
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
STABBING AFFRAY.

James Kane and Francis Domni, both ofEo. 50 Null
berry street, had light last evening in which Francis
received tao black eyes and broken nose Tho Iial
Ian then procured formidable knife, and a desperate
struggle Before the lookerson could interfere
Kane received ugly cash the right hand and
another the forearm. Kane was sent to the Cham.
bers Street Hospital, and Domini was locked up 4
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
ACCIDENTS.

Frank Clark, aged sixteen years, Of No, 2e2 Eas
broadway, while dancing at at ball at NO 145 Essex
street. at an early hour yesterday morning fell and
broke Sis right leg
Jersey city on Friday, died yesterday ST Francis
Hospital
The body OF tfe youns girl who died suddenly At the
Civ has been Identified AZ that OF Emily Connors A
telegram was sent yesterday 20 Pittsburg where a
brother who 10 very wealthy resides. Death resulted
from CONGESTION Of halnnCE
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
RECKLESS SHOOTING.

young woman named Mary Colo, OF No. 326 East
Fourteenth street. standing last evening about SIX
O'Clock, at the window OF her room, which Is on the
second noor rear, when she was hit by bullet fired
IRON a pistol by some unknown person Luckily, tne
bullet struck a button her dress and glanced on,
causnn only Slgbt wound
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
THE LOSS OF THE D. Il. MARTIN.

Mr. A. Smith, Superintendent OF the tne and I'VE
other witnesses were examined yesterday as 70 the
burning OF the D. r. Martin. No further evidence as
40 the origin OF the fire elected The investigation
closed with their testimony, and the decision Of tho
commission was reserved
The New York herald., 1875-12-05

First Hedt-With Joe Brown, the favorite over the
other two at the odds of 80 to 90 the three
away together at tho third trial. Joe Brown and John
H getting trine the best Of Adelaide Phillips lost
time, however, for In the turn he up with
Brown the pair trotting head and head the quarter
in 81 seconds, length IN front OF John H. Rounding
the turn into the lower stretch Adelaide showed In
front and the half mile pole led by neck she hav
ing reached there in IA In the turn the foot OF
hill Brown and Adelaide both suddenly fell back,
that at the rocks John was leading Adelaide breaking
fell in the rear. John H. leading by two lengths at
the three-quar pole with Joe Brown second, five
lengths in front of Adelaide When well into the home
stretch jenkins made determined effort 10 send Brown
to tho 'front.' but the distance was TOO much Tor him. and
John H. keeping his lead won the heat by two lengths
in 2:S1, Joe Brown second, Ave lengths IN 'front.' Of
Second Heat-Just before the start for this heat,
Brown sold even up with field The horses were sent
away at the second trial with Adelaide and John H. on
even terms. half length front Of the favorite
The three stayed well together, with Adelaide
leading by head at the quarter in SO seconds and the
same distance front at the half mile pole in :13k
with John II. nearly length in front of Brown. As
they reached the hill John h broke badly and lost
several lengths Adelaide at the same time was going
right away from Joe Brown that at the three-quar
pole she led by two lengths, which she increased
TO good three lengths at the turn into the home
stretch. Then Brown, with a fine effort, gradually
closed up the gap, and at the drawgate tapped the
mare. Gaining at every stride he carried her to
laide second four lengths In front Of John II.
Third Heat Joe Brown was then the favorite at the
score with Brown leading length But after trottlng
the quarter pole they all pulled up and came
back supposing that the word had not been given
Aer two more scores they again got the word, with
Brown in the lead advantage he kept all through the
He leading four lengths at the quarter pole
in 81 seconds, and two at the half in IL.
Coming up the hill John H. made desperate effort to
close up on the gray but failed. Brown trotting
steadily along and very fast the stretch the heat
by two lengths, in 2:27h. John II. second. nearly
hundred yards in front Of Adelaide, Jack Phillips
having pulled her up, with the loss Of shoe.
Hat 4 oil aAfdn m yna
Brown They got the word at the second score the old
horse going right away with rush that gave him
advantage OF six lengths the quarter SO seconds
eight lengths at the half in 10 and, coming gamey
along won the heat and jog In 2:26, John II.
again beating Adelaide by nearly 100 yards,
AM THE THIRD TRoT.
SAVE DAY-Match $50: mile heats best three in five
The New York herald., 1875-12-05

man Catholic Orphan Asylum, as an acknowledgment
OF his services manager Of the benefit recently given
At the Academy OF Music This handsome present was
accompanied by the following letter. E8
NEW YORK. Dec. 3, 1875
WILLIAM r. FLOYD, Esq. -
DEAR Sr-The Board Of Managers OF the Roman
Catholic Orphan Asylum beg 10 thank you individually
for your services in behalf Of the orphans ON the occa
sion OF their benefit They recognize your zeal, deyo
ton and ability and the time spent In bringing their
entertainments to a successful issue, and assure you
that the prayers Of the little ones, whom God always
loves wili ascend the Almighty Throne for yourself
and the ladies ana gentlemen who proved themselves
their friends and beneactoTs. They beg In kindly ac
knowledgment of your good heart aud kind attention.
that YOU will accept the accompanying orphans' sou
yenIri AZ slight testimonial OF your invaluable SER
wees on behalf OF the Board, whose unanimous views
express beg to subscribe myself your friend,
D. O'DONOGHUE.
Secretary Roman Catholic orphan Asylum.
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
NEW YoRK's OFFICIAL VOTE.

From the Albany Evening Journal
The Board OF State Canvassers met at the ONCE OF
the Secretary Of State to-day and made the following
official declaration Of the votes cast the recent cleo
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
Count Mozelli-1-0 /.
I. Van Buren-1-0 0.
pAfNE Avn rAp10N

There is strong probability of Ira A. Paine and Will
lam Carson Of Philadelphia, coming together next Sat
urday old fashioned shoot The proposition Is so
each p yards RISE 80 yards boundary and Rhode
Island rules to govern, for $500 q sde The Long
Island Club grounds have been engaged for the event.
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
SUMMARIES.

FLEETWOOD ARK-TRoTTINo-SArURDAY Dec A.
Match $50 against $25 that the PetMajor team would
beat the Blind Boy Panic team, mile and repeat to top
wagon
NJ Dickson's d. &. Blind Boy and b, Panic. l
H. Gibert's b & Pet aud D. G. Malor.,,...,,., o z Z
The New York herald., 1875-12-05


cast on each office and the aggregate OF the votes for
the several candidates named represents the number Of
ballots set down as scattering blank or defective
The Board of Canvassers made no determination
10 the result of the election for Representative in Con-
creos In the Thirty third Congressional district for the
following reasons:
Fiyst9That Charles s. Cary did not receive major
ity OF all the Congressional votes in said district
both for Representative in Congress and member of
Congress combined, although receiving majority Of
the votes for Representative In Congress In saId dis
tTict
Second-That the Board cannot determine, declare
and certify pursuant act OF Congress OF February To-
1862 that Nelson Norton by the greatest number
Of votes regularly elected In accordance with the Laws
of this State" Representative in the Congress OF the
United States
The question will, therefore, be lefs for Congress IT,
self 10 determine.
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
rR0I4ING AT FLEETWOOD PARK.
FINE SPORT YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.

FINE SPORT YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
There was agood attendance Fleetwood Park yeser-
day witness the rotng 10 take place there
The weather was good and the track in ne condition
The first decided the unfinished team race be-
gun on Thursday which had been postponed with the
Blind Boy and Panic team the winners or heat sue.
cess that they followed up yesterday which gave Mr.
Dickson the race After this the event OF the day was
trotted-viz, the sweepstakes between Joe Brown,
John IT. and Adelaide. The nrst named
was the favorte, he was In grand
form and won easily, trotting the fourth
heat in 90 which might have been two three sec
onds II he had been pushed at the finish. Two
other trots were also decided matches between Dick
sons Panic and Galaghers Blind Boy, in which Panic
was beaten twice. first time with Mr. Dickson driving
In person and the second time with Johnny Murphy up
behind him. when he behaved badly and did SO much
running that the judges had 10 distance him. Two
other races were also begun both Of which had to be
postponed by reason OF darkness until two NJ on
Monday The result OF which as far as trotted will be
seen bv reference to the appended
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
NorEThe frat two heats were Hotted on the I'd inst

SAME DAY. Sweepstakes 5000 mile heats best
three in five, in harness.
D. Jenkins gr. h. Joe Brown ..............2 /
J. Batcheor's b. 6. John ......... ......1 2
j. II. Phillips b. m. Adelaide. .............
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
JOHN SCANNELL.

TIE MURDERER OF DoSoHUE IN THE STATE
LUsATIc ASYLUM At UTIcA-oPTSIoN oP THE
PHYSICIAN AS TO HIS INsANITY-AN INTER
yHw WITH scASNELL-wHES he EXPECTS
40 LEAVE.
The New York herald., 1875-12-05

THE PUPILS or THE DEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM
STRICKEN BY TYPHOID FEVER THE RESULT
The New York herald., 1875-12-05

sAME DAY.-Match 500; mile heats, best three 4
FIVE, 70 wagons
j. hurphy's b. g. Hardroad. ...............
J. Splans b G. Missouri Boy. ................ l