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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13

The Whir says that Mfr. E. L. Winslow, .
young man living in Bangor, committed suicide
Sunday morning between five an six o'clock, at
his residence, by cutting his throat with razor.
lie got up and went down stairs, and his wife
went down shortly Afterwards. and found him
lying on the kitchen floor, face down, in pool Of
blood. 1t was found that his throat was cut from
ear to ear, both jugular veins being severed.
Those who saw the deceased on Saturday state
he was in good spirits ;but he was undoubtedly de-
spondent on account of being out of business.
lie was about thrty-fve years of age, painter
by trade, and was much respected by those who
knew him best.
During the months of June, July and August,
many Of the Portland wholesale merchants will
close their stores on Saturday afternoon.
The Trustees Of the Lincoln County Agricultu-
raj and Horticultural Society, have decided to
hold the annual cattle show and fair at the trot-
ting PARK. Jefferson. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs
day. Oct. Sd, 4th and 5th.
Mr.. Sam Bradburys dwelling house in Hollis.
was struck by lightning Saturday morning, and
though the fluid passed quite generally through
the house, starting mop boards, paper, piasterng,
breaking glass and stirring things carelessly,i 1t
did not awake all the family, nor do much damage
to the building. 1t passed through the brick wall
Of the house in several places, and after shaking
beautiful maple seriously in the front yard, it
plowed its retreating path deeply in the ground.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13

Belgrade Locals.
Mrs Mark Lord last Wednesday while walking
out in the field stepped into hole and fell break
ing her shoulder, from which she tainted and did
not come to till three hours afterwards.
G. Marshall Weston, on Saturday last,whLe ex-
ercisng spirited horse, he reared into the air,
and as he came down he sprang forward dslocat-
ing Mr.. Weston's shoulder and otherwise bruisng
his arm.
Belgrade has met with severe loss, in the
death of one of her most estimable citizens, Mr..
Moses ii. Alexander which occurred at his resd-
ence, on Friday evening last, after an illness OF
but one week. Mr.. Alexander was one OF the
leading men in town, having several times been
honorcd by his townsmen with official positions.
lie was an independent and progressive farmer,
and one of the leading members of the North
Kenncbec Agricultural Society. He is cut down
in the prime of vigorous manhood, at AZ years
of age His funeral Sunday was attended by a
large concourse of people from his own and sur
rounding towns. The funeral exercises were con j..
Quoted by Revs Mr. Manson of Bath and Hamlin
of Winthrop.
The caterpillars in this town are making sad
havoc with many orchards. In some localities
they have done but little injury, while in others
they have been fearfully destructive The orch,
ards on the Pond road south of Belgrade Hill
of Mr.. A. c. Taylor, from which. some seasons, ne
has sold over thousand dollars worth of apples,
looks as bare as midwinter, not green leaf to be
seen on it :; and many other orchards in town are
in the same condition. Those that have young
orchards. by incessant warfare, have kept them
from off their trees. In those orchards where they
worked badly last year, they do not seem so de-
structive this but the trees put forth no blossoms,
and if they work upon an orchard but one season,
they destroy the crop for two years at least. The
loss to the farmers of this one town will be OF no
inconsiderable amount.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
NalI0Well I0raI Mems.

The fishing interest in this city is becoming once
more important. Mr.. Groves, the veteran fisher
man, Capt. Terry and others arc making good
hauls of salmon, herring and other fnny beauties
revving the scenes Of other days. when our river
was considered among the most favorable fishing
grounds in the State. We trust this enterprise
may continue to prosper in this vicinity.
The Maine Baptist Missionary Convention is to
be held in this city the coming week, commencing
on Monday evening, 10Th inst, when a memorial
sermon will be delivered by Rev. n. Butler, ID.
d., of Bangor, on the death Of Rev. MIR. Porter,
long connected with the convention. The meet
ings will continue until the 22d inst. As there
will undoubtedly be large attendance, it is de-
sirable that all, of the various denominations who
can aid in furnishing entertainment should notify
the cor9mttec as to the number they may be able
to accommodate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
STATE NEWS.

The Rockland Gazette says: "There are now 267
convicts at the Maine State Prison, which is the
largest number that has been at that institution
for five years.
The ore found at Saccarappa has been assayed,
and yields $l506 in gold per ton, which will well
pay working. 1t is expected that operations will
be commenced at once to develop the resources OF
the mine.
The Knights Templar will have grand good
time at the dedication of the new hall in Dexter,
June 23d. Several commanderes, including the
St. John Of Bangor, will be present
Mr.. VIM. X. Moody formerly of the Somerset
Reporter and now of the Woman's Journal Bos-
toni, is down on his old fishing ground, with fish
ing tackle, &C., taking doses of something inf
ntely pleasanter and more invigorating than
medicine.
The following business changes are reported
as recently taking place in Maine.
Portland-John G. Turner, gro. dis; now Tur-
ner 4 Williams.
saco-A. F. Milliken, photographer, sold out.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO The
gaily Henaebef dournal.
Democratic Sta.e Convention.
GATHERING OF THE CLANS.
Talbot Probably t. e man to be Defeated
lie is Old and Can Stand II.

Especial Dc-pach 10 The Daily kenncbcc journal.
BANGOR, June y, 1876
The red 10 os and swallow tailed coats fitting
about the hotels tonight, the pre- monitoly
symptoms of the gathering of the democratic
clans in State convention tomorrow. AT the
meeting of the democratic State committee held
this evening in the rooms Of the pine Tree
Club," it was decided that Hon J. c. Madigan
should preside tomorrow. 1t was intended that
this honor should be thrust upon A. p. Gould, but
he is sick
| -Four Congressional district conventions will be
he Id in the morning, at which delegates will be
chosen to the National convention at St. Louis
The delegates at large will probably be Sam
Leavitt, Frank W. Hill of Exeter, (who cried be-
cause he was let down from the board of Drec-
tors Of the Maine Central Il. r., and who has
had certain aspirations to be nominated for Gov
ernor, Bon Bradbury of Portland Or John F.
Goodwin of Saco, and Samuel ats of Thomas
ton.
There are several candidates for Governor-J.
c. Talbot Of East Machias, the old democratic
war-horse, Frank w. Hill, S. j. Anderson OF
Portland, and John F. Anderson Of Windham
with the probabilities in favor Of the former. The
resolutions will pronounce squarely for Tilden for
Pres ident. Inflationsts are here, but the hard
money me n are in the majority. The young de-
mocracy are here, led by Harry Clifford, who has
justly been called the American eagle Of the de-
mocracy Of Maine" He may possibly flop" to-
morrow. hENNEBEc.
LATER.
The slate has changed since telegraphing the
above, and it now looks as if E. Wilder Farley of
Newcastle would get the nomination. a confer
ence Of representative men has lasted up to late
hour, and they seemed to have settled down on
FARLEY in preference to any other candidate.
Gy Associated Press.j
Large number of delegates to the Democratic
State Convention arrived this evening, and hotels
are crowded
There are many onjectures as to delegates at
large Among those mentioned are l.. ID. Nj.
Sweat, d. II Ingraham of Portland; S. d. Leav-
lit of Eastport; Marcellus Emery Of Bangor; F..
W. Hill of Exeter; Samuel Watts Of Thomaston.
j. c. Talbot of East Machias is prominently
mentioned in connection with the nomination for
Governor
The State Committee met at Pine Tree Club
Rooms this evening, to examine credentials.
J. {. Madisan has been chosen to preside to-
morrow
The convection promises TO be the largest held
for many years
Midnight-At this late hour it has been decld-
cd to nominate Z. W. Farley of Newcaste for
Governor.
For lega.e at large l.. D. NJ. Sweat of Port
land is considered out Of the field. S. j. Ander-
son has taken his place, and the contest will be
between him and d.. H. Ingraham, Cumberland
county being strong for the latter.
The State Committee took ballot for candi-
daIe for President and the vote stood all but one
in favor of 1iien.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
WASHINGTON.
The Investigating Committee.


Washington June II. The sub Judiciary COM
mittee met but in consideration of the illness of
Mr.. Blaine, the investigation was not continued.
Witnesses were excused till afternoon.
The BabcOck Trial.
Judge Macarthur in the criminal court to-day.
set the trial of Gen. Babcock for conspiracy in
connection wi th the safe burglary case. for Sept.
10. The defence desired day early in July.
Speaker kerr's Health.
DR.. G. w. Pope, Mr.. Kerr's attending phys-
clan, makes the following statement this after
noon
Mr.. Kerr had a severe attack of malar:ous fe-
yer and exhaustng diarrhea, followed by violent
enteralgia or neuralgia of the abdominal nerves.
The disease is now under control. lie had very
good night, and feels decidedly better to-day.
Should no outward symptoms occur he will con-
valesce rapidly, and be restored to his usual
health in a few days
Financial.
Internal revenue receipts to day, S6,O,21j;
custom receipts, SAP ,039.
Indian Matters.
General Sheridan telegraphs to General Sher.
man his departure for the Red Cloud agency,
where he will have a personal observation of the
movement connected with the present campaign
against the hostile Indians.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
Chicago Produce Market.

Fl0ur-extra spring 25a5 90.
Wheat No. spring spot l0ika; June 1854
May -: July l06ta-.
COrn-NO. = mi xea. spot &4k-a: August t5&A;
July 4jka-. June 46k.
Oats-NO. 2YY ~ spot; July 291s; May -
June 29k.
Hye-NO .. IL.
Barley-No. spring 80 a spot:.- - May;
June 5j-a.
Dressed Hogs 65a9 rs.
Pcrt-ls 6Ials 20 spot: April; - "A
- May June - 0o-a0O; July is ba.7o.
Lard - II Us "a n Us - spot. II O5 -s7k July;
May -; June il5 A..
Bulk Meats shVnneTs ~; ehort rib mid
OK a. short clear mid iOSs-.
Hams- Is rs average A..
Whskey-N6 a.
Freghts-COrn to Buffalo, ,-l3k; wheat do 3k
g..
Iecepts- 300 dour: lai OOt wheat &5i. .J0O \,
1884, ,0OO 0ats; 1900 rye: 500 barley.
shipments ~ JOO hour, 1000 whea'; $50 900
corn. 7S 90 OAIs: .GOU barley: 10000 rye.
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Pennington Locals.

The new club room of the Pennington Reform
Club was dedicated last even ing.
Gov Connor, with three members of his council,
Secretary of State and State Supt. of Education
arrived in town Tuesday evening of last week, for
the purpose of visiting the Normal School. On
Wedne sday evening, about nine O'Clock, the
Pennington Cornet Band serenaded the Governor
and suite.
The caterpillars increase in size and number in
p.oportion as the season advances. An agent OF
grocery firm states that in passing through the
town Of Starks, recently, he saw number OF trees
that were perfectly black with them. Reports
from North Franklin indicate that they are -four
shing well in that section. Unless some scientific
geniu, can discover a useful purpose to which
these laryp can be adapted, orcharding will prove
poor rayiug business with many. 1t Is almost I'M
possibl. 10 de stroy them where the trees are large
and near a forest. The result of warfare against
them in some places is not dissmar to that OF
dipping water with sieve. We are told that
nothing is made in vain. but that all in the end
will be for the best. Not caring to dispute this
argument, we will only state that SO far as our
own immediate observation is concerned the
manifold blessings of the caterpillar are yet to be
realized. 1t would not seem unreasonable to sup
pose that the original designer of these herbiner-
GUS insects must have made an egregious error in
his infinite calculations, or had they been feasi-
BILE, failed to have seen them put into Practicle
operation
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
NEW HAM PSIilKE.
Political.

Concord, June H. The canvass in the interest
of the various candidates for U. S. Senator, who
is to be elected in the legislature next week, Is
being very actively carried on, but as far as car
be Judged the situation has not materially chang
ed. There are certain rumois regarding candi
dacv of Hon. Onslow Stearns one Of which tha
he contemplates Withdrawing bis name from the
canvass, is authortatively denied. The contest Is
growing very warm and the friends of both Hon
+. ii Rollins and Mr.. Stearns claim increasing
strength.
Suicide.
Abigail Eastman, a maiden lady residing il
Hollis, ~ H., hung herself to-day. She was 7t
years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
NEW YORK..
Stabbed.

Cauandaigua. June II. DR.. George Cook,
President of the Brigham Hall Insane Asylum,
was stabbed this morning by an insane patient
named Brown, and died this afternoon.
Railroad Matters.
The Eiie, Pennsylvania, Central New York,
Baltimore 4 Ohio and Grand Trnnk railroads to-
day reduced the rates for west bound freight from
- cents 10 25 cents per 100 pounds, to Chicago,
Pittsburg Cincinnati and Buffalo, and propor-
tional reduction to all western points. The rates
both east and west for fieights and passengers are
now cut terribly, and the companies are all losing
heavily. The Grand Trunk and Baltimore & Ohio
lines claim different rates. and will fight to the
end. The prospect is that the war will be long
and bitter.
Naval Affairs.
Commodore John C. Febnger is ordered to be
in readiness to take command of the navy yard at
Washington.
Commodore j. w. A. Nicholson is ordered to
the command of the navy yard at New York on
Sept. 18th.
Attempted Murder.
Patrick Dumlen, a laborer at Binghamton, n
Y, attacked his wife with an awl to-day, and sup
posing he had killed her, committed suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
EUROPE.
Switzerland.

Berne, June II. serious inundation has oc
Cured in eastern Switzerland. 1t was caused by
the heavy rains and the melting of the snow in the
mountains. The railways are much damaged and
the whole canton Of Thnrgan is submerged.
several persons drowned. At Fronefeld, the cap
ital of the canton, four inmates Of . house were
killed by fall of the walls. The General Coun-
Gil delegated one of the members to proceed to
Thurgan to offer assistance to the inhabitants.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
NJ ARYLAND.
Arrested.

Baltimore, June y. William Baker and Charles
A. Baker, wholesale fruit dealers, the former
member of the Second Branch of the City Coun-
ell, were arrested to-day, charged with forging
the names of different individuals to 36 promssory
notes, amounting to $4,000, which were taken up
by the Traders and Union National Banks, and
Ii. Farber, of the firm Of Stillman Farber &
Co. They were committed in default Of bail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING Report.

New York. June IL, 1915.
Money was easy at 2-a3- per cent on call. For
eign exchange firm al SKA x-fOr bankers long
and 4s9-a4s8- for demand. Gold opened at ll9n
Customs receipts, s377.OOO. Treasury dis.
bursed $io0OO on interest, 96,0C0 for bonds
and ei2,00 in silver. Carrying rates were l
and per cent
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
NEWCASTLE.
Fire.

Dama,sct tta June II. Fire destroyed Capt
Frank Smithwck's stable, most Of the ell, and
damaged the main house, in Newcastle at one
O'Clock this morning. The contents were saved.
Origin of fire unknown; probably ncendiary.
Loss about 5000; insured for $500.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
CALIFORNIA.
Marine Disaster.

San Francisco, June II. The Pacific Mail
steamer City of Sidney, from Panama, brings
the news of the founderins of Gustemalian gun.
boat General Barrias, off San Jose de Guatemala,
during gale of the week previous to the time
when the City of Sidney touched at that port.
The crew of the gunboat were saved, but sixteen
soldiers went down with her.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13

4 telegram from Providence, r. L., states that
the trustees of the A. & w. Sprague Manulactur-
ing Co. have given orders to shut down all the
company's mills and print works as soon as the
stock can be run out. The cause Is The present
depressed condition OF the market inr cotton
goods
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13

A large bark is now loading deal at the StuTsls
mill in Wiscassct, for the English market. 1t VIII
carry something over million feet 1t is new
vessel, the "Western Belle" lately launched from
the yard Of Goss < Sawyer in Bath, and measuring
1873 tons, new measurement. She has splendid
engine for the purpose of doing all the heavy
work, such as taking up anchors, hoi.ing sails,
pumping ship and any ether heavy work which
will relieve the crew. Three schooners have been
loaded and sent out from the mill the past week.
Two loaded with lumber and one with ice. Others
are to commence loading ,his week. This makes
business very lively at that place.
We gladly give place to the communication of
Mr.. Smith in another column, being defence of
Col Stanley, called out at the implied censure of
a paragraph in this paper. We do not propose to
follow the contemplate course of the Standard
and give but side of story, but are glad, II in
jls,icc has been done to d gentleman belonging to
an opposite party. to give him the benefit of the
proper remedy. The Standard not having the mag
nanimity to give Mr. Blaines clearing up of the
charges against him, we propose to cheap Goals Of
fire upon its head" by publishing in full Mr..
Smiths defence of Col. Stanley. Mr.. Blaine's
refutation of the charges against him were even
more clear than Mr.. Smiths defence of Col. Stan
lev Let all who believe in fair play take due
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13

Several persons in the city who have valuable
dogs, enter complaints of persistent attempts to
poison them. They should remember whea they
tempt the dogs with poisoned meats, etc, they
also enGangcring other property, perhaps of more
value, and even the lives of human beings. The
law is quite severe in its penalties concerning pro-
cccdings of this kind.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
WISCONSIN,.
Sentenced. :

Milwaukee, June r. Jacob Nunnenmacher and
Christian Guenther, convicted of conspiracy to
rob the revenue, were sentenced by Judge Dyer.
of $4,000, and the latter to three months i'm
prisonment and fine of $1,000. NunIenmacher
is an old aud wealthy citizen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13

Tnc attention of the ladies is called to the adver
tiscment of Miss II. V Davis, No Flagg Street
Place, agent for Mrs. Grippcn of New York. This
new system of Dress cutting is remarkable for its
simplicity, and gives aperfecttit. ltcan be learn
ed by any one iu a verv short time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
PDRTLAN
Identified.

Portland, June r. Mrs. Gordon has finally
concluded that the body recently found near
Naughan's Bridge, to be that Of her husband, and
she has taken charge Of it. Inquest will return
simply a verdict of suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
MINI ESOTA.
Personal.

St. Paul. June II. Geo. G. Ssnborn. late Su-
perintendent If the Nashua, Acton 4 Boston X.
r., has been appointed General Ticket Agent of
the Northern Pacific at st. Paul.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13

Mr.. Deane Pray and DR.. Briggs have just re-
turned from weeks fishing excursion at Moose
head, stopping at the "Outlet." They came
"biiuging their sheaves (of trout with them
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
Suicide.
MASSACHUSETTS.

A Schooner runs into a Il. II. Bridge.
Newburyport, June II. A schooner in tow from
Haverh ran into the railroad bridge this after
noon, and knocked the bridge six inches out OF
lace stopping all trains. The bridge will be
riuhted to morrow,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
Mortualy Record.

Following is list Of deaths in this ely during
the month of May:
NAV ,, Charles Z. Brown, aged 20 years mos.
), Kitty Cochrane child of James ii. Coch-
rane, Esq, aged years months
s. Mrs. Rachel Pease. aged 61 years.
9, Mrs Lois Gilman aged SO years month.
al, Clement 2. Richards, aged q years.
"23 Mrs. Elizabeth e. Hatch, aged 10 years.
..g5 Edith May Robertson, only child Of &. A.
and Lizzie Robertson, aged yrs IS d.
"2S, Miss Oracle Bennett, child of Charles Ben
net, aged l6 wears months.
"3l. Ferdinand Sargent, aged ID years mos.
Total, nire.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
MIR. BLAtNE's CONDITION IMPROv.
ING RAPIDLY.
His Physicians Give Encouraging Re-
ports.

Washington, June l2. In Mr.. Blaine's case
there are more encouraging reports every hour
There is every indication of returning strength
and he is freely taking nour.hment. MIR. Blaine S
careful manner Of living, his strictly temperate
habits and his superior constitution, are greatly
in his favor, and the doctors all say that he Will
recover and be strong as ever, both In mind and
body.
LATER
The following telegram was sent by DR.. Verdi
this evening, TO Congressman Hale, at Cinc!n-
natl:
"Mr Blaine's condition has steadily improve d
all day. Another nights rest it is expected will
restore so much Of his nervous power as to have
his exhaustion entirely disappear. 1t is now only
a question Of time FOR restoration Of his usual
stiength.'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
CONN ECTICUT.
Fatal Accident.

Bridgeport, June II. Geo. Ledward of r.
Granite Works of Westerly, r. L., aged 40, was
killed here this afternoon, his head beng crushed
between two car bumpers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
Political.

Boston, Jure II. At meeting Of Mass. dele
ton was adopted pledging the delegation unit
for candidate who shall possess qualifications
requisite to defeat the redubcan nominee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13

The prospcc: now is that Prof. Barbour will de-
cline the fattering OFF, to 90 to Yale, and remain
in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
SOUTH AMERICA.
N arine Disaster

Valparaiso, via Montevideo, June l0.-The
American ship Star Capt, Vianello, which sailed
from Lobos prior to April lst, for Europe. has
been abandoned. Part of the crew were saved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
loraI ann State Nems.

The Ladies Union will hold an important meet
ing at their room on this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
iHarrtfn.

In China, 10th inst, bv Rev. A. +. We ks, Loren.
20 ). Ilallowell t. Ella f. Lowden both Of Wind
tOr.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
weather Probabilities for To-day.

For the Middle and the New England States,
continued southeast to northeast winds; mostly
cloudy or foggy and rainy weather, with station
ary temperature and pressure.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
BOSTON stock List.

Boston. june IL, 1875.
[salss at the Brokers' Boardl
Eastern Railroad l0allk
Boston 4 Maine railroad, 93xa9aX
POI tland. Sxco 4 Portsmouth Aa-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-13
Cincinnati, Produce Market:

Cincnuat. June IL, 1875.
PORK-ei9 j0a-
EARD-stesm ~ all: tettie. I2Lal?-.
BULK MEATS shoulders 7-Oh; clear rib sides
O-alUx clear sIucs w slUN.
BACON-shouders ASK , clear rib sides *
all clear sides likellk.
WHISKEY-lO7A.
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Dtf1.

In SCu'h Rraii tree, Mass, ll.h inst, Ma A.
WallroL, wife Of Rev. b. ". Wuldron.