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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01

We take pleasure in referring to the business
announcement Of Wendelin Busch, in another
column, German artist of splendid taste and
abilities, who is prepared to do all kinds of fresco
work. He has performed fine pieces of work in
this vicinity, painting the elegant residence Of
Edwin Noyes and the Town Hall, in Waterville'
and has now contract for dong the fresco work
on the new and fine residence of Chas. a. White,
Esq, in Gardiner. Mr.. Busch stands right along
side of Mr.. Shumackcr in point of ability or a
nainter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01

Sparks from the chimney of Messrs. Allen,
Small & Co.'S machine shop, east side of tue NV
er, set fire in several places in the vicinity on
Wednesday. 1t was promptly detected and sup
pressed. Fire will spread rapidly now, every
particle of combustible material is so dry, and
persons should be extremely cautious and watch
ful. Mapv of the cisterns has given out.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
FAR RNINGTON.
Flag Raising.

Pennington, August 81. Tilden and Hen
bricks flag was raised here to day. Addresses
were made by Hons. F. G. Butler and A. Garcelon'
Music was furnished by the Farmin' ton forn"t
Band. There was a crowd Of at.uutl", ,.,.a..,, Il
present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01

The next figure which came out was an old lady.
and she came out of the corner of The curtain op-
poste the medium. The writer claimed the figure
for his grandmother, and was assured by raps that
it was SOIL. X. Norrel, Of the Gardner Jour
nal otter being at one Of Mrs. Hu's sittings, and
before the receldtioa.
Hiram was "assured" that it was his grand
mother, by the craps" He is now assured that
Mrs. Hull is hunbug by the traps" of the Port
land Press.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01

At the annual meeting of the Union Mutual
Life Insurance Company, held at j. II. Williams
office in this city, yesterday forenoon, the follow
ing named gentlemen were elected Directors :
John Z. Dewitt, Daniel Sharp, George c. Rand,
John p. Townsend, Edward r. Seccomb, George
A. Meyer, Eustace C. Fitz, Asa P. Potter, Thos.
Dana, I'd, Joel Godthwaite, all of Boston; James
W. Judd, New York Josiah II. Drummond,
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
4 DOUBLE MURDER IN VERMONT
A Man shoots His Wife and Brother
in.Law.

Derby Line, August 81. Edwin c. Hayden,
formerly of Vermont, and lately Of Boston. shot
his wife and brother-in law, Chas. o. Brigham,
this forenoon at the Darby Line Hotel.
Mrs. HAYDEN was the youngest daughter of the
late Levi Spaulding of this village. Mr.. Spauld-
ing died few years ago, leaving large property
to be divided among his seven children. Hayden
has led the life of proflgate and had squandered
nearly all his handsome estate.
lie had also treated his wife with such neglect
and cruelty that she some months since left him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
NEVADA.
Water FOuud.

San Francisco, August 81. Dispatches from
Sutro, Nevada, to-day, says that they have just
struck about 40 inches OF water. 1t comes 10 un-
der great pressure.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
Centennial Campaign Song
DEDICATED TO THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.

The following ringing campaign song, TO be
sung to the popular air of "IIold the Fort, might
appropriately be brought into requisition at the
grand jubilee to be held in Augusta Oh Saturday
!. Oh my comrades, see the signal,
Waving in the sky,
Hear the shouts from Maine to Kansas
Victory is nigh.
Chorus.-Hold the fort. for Hayes is coming,
Hayes and Wheeler will
Send the answer through the Union,
Ohio says she will.
2, The cry was first at Cincinnati,
For his mighty fame;
Don't forget our brave commander,
James G. Blaine, of Maine.
Cho.-Hold the fort, for Hayes is coming,
Hayes and Wheeler will
Make sweep from Maine to Kansas,
Maine, says Blaine, they will.
g. The Procs and Knots and Hills OF Geors ia
And their Rebel train,
Like the treacherous Lucretis Borgia,
Feared the man OF Maine.
Cho.-IIold the fort, for Hayes is coming,
Hayes and Wheeler will
Make sweep from Maine to Kansas
New York says they will.
t. A little town in South Carolina,
Some poor souls did die;
Killed through Democratic anger,
Hear their humble cry:
Cho.-Hold the fort, for Hayes IS coming,
Hayes and Wheeler will
Make sweep from Maine to Kansas,
by our votes they will.
). See our glorious banner waving
Hayes and Wheeler on;
In our leaders names we'll triumph
Over every foe.
Cho.-Hold the fort, for Hayes is coming,
Hayes and Wheeler will
Make sweep from Maine to Kansas,
Logan says they will.
g. Now to the noble Republican Party,
Good success to you;
Trust in God, our Great Commander,
He will carry you through.
Cho.-Then hold the fort, for Hayes is coming,
Hayes and Wheeler will
Make sweep from Maine to Kansas,
The people say they will.
The "Blaine Continentals' meet this eyenrg
in Granite Hall at I 80 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
NEW BRUNSWICK.
Cable Laid.

St. Jehn, August 81. A heavy four wire cablt
was successfully laid last evening the Stas
OF Canso, thus giving the Western Union Tele.
gr iph Company and Anglo Cable Company three
cables at that crossing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

An hour saved.--The cars of the "Norwich
Line" leave the New York and New England
Railroad depot, foot Of Summer street, Boston, an
hour later than any other sound line. The rates
by this line are the lowest, the cars are OF the
best, the boats are frst-class, and the patronage
l. In cnnsenne nee immense.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
MINNESOTA.
EXPLOSION.

st. Paul, August 81. By the explosion of q
boiler attached to thresbing machine, near Dow.
Ell this afternoon, three men were instantly killed
and one fatally injured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01

Deyine & Howard have the endorsement of the
following physicians &. W. Martin, NJ. D., W.
S. Hill, NJ. D., &. +. Briekett, NJ. D., W. Bolan,
Nj. d. Ii. ii. Hill, NJ. D., j. o. Webster NJ. D.,
l.. J. CIooker, NJ. ID. eod-tf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
COLOR ADO.
Political

Denver, August 81. The democratic state con-
venton met yesterday Bella NJ Humphrey OF
Denver, was nominated for governor. +. NJ. Pat
terson for Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Railroad Accident.

Littletua, August 81. Horatio G. Farwell,
freight conductor on b. c. & NJ. railroad. was
knocked from his and badly, though not fatal
ly injured, at the Twin Mountain House, yester-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
GEORGIA..
Interments.

Savannah, August 81. 1t is found that by a
mistake in one of the cemeteries the total inter-
ments yesterday, from yellow fever, should be six
instead of ten. The ilterments day are three
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01

The Connor Veteran Guards will meet this Fri
day evening, at Meonan Hall, republican head
quarters, at l2 o'clock. Uniforms will be issued
TO members and other business of Importance
will come before the meeting. The roll bears the
names of so veterans and still there is room Come
one come all.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01

Hon. ii. o. Pratt, so writes our correspondent,
made good speech at North Nassalboro dealing
hard blows to the enemy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati. August 81. 1875.
PORK-$l5 al6 90.
LARD-steam 50a 60, Kettle, llx0l2E.
BULK MEATS-shoulders q, clear rib side
7Aa -; clear sides sxgx
BACON-shOulders 7Sa,t; clear rib sides 0k
a; clear sides l0-1lU-.
WHISKEY-ll0A.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
LOUlSlANA A.


Monroe, August 81. The sheriff and b is posse
have returned from their pursuit of the murderer
Dinlsygrave. There is no clue whatever to his
" hel abolts
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
PENNSYLVANIA.
Fire..

Milford, August 81. The monster fires on the
Pennsylvania side of the Delaware eXtin-
gushed. The fires along the line of the Port Jar
Wis and Monticello railroad are still burning
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
WYOMING TERRITORY.
Indian Matters.

Cheyenne August 81. The Indian committee
has been engaged here to-day perfectng the plan
of operations. They are to leave here tomorrow
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
Reunion.

Portsmouth, August 81. The second annual re
union of the grangers and farmers of Rockingham
county will be held at Boar's Head hotel, Sept
9th.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01

About twenty-five of the veterans from the
Soldiers Home, accompanied by their families,
spent very pleasant day at "Togus Pond We'd
nesday, in boating, fishing, singing, &c. All re-
turned well pleased with the excursion, and in
tend to visit the Pond again.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01

1t will be seen by the advertisement that the
steamer "Clarion'' is to make an excursion on
Sunday, to the Second Advent campmeeting in
Richmond. Capt. Mclaughlin assures US that the
best of order will he preserved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
BIDDEFORD.
A COWardly Wretch.

Bddeford, August 81. Wilbur Gilbo, a naughty
Frenchman, took pretty Ida Pepn out to sail in
the harbor and attempted to rape her. Ida clubbed
him in good shape, and ran the boat ashore. Gibbs
was arrested, arragned in the police court, bound
over and committed to Jail.
strike.
The York manufacturing company having made
a reduction of 10 per cent in wages in some de-
partments, some of the operatives have struck.
All the web drawers left the mills yesterday, and
some of the weavers and Wrappers. A portion
have returned and the rest will be likely to do
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
FINANCIAL l. COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. August 81, lsi6.
Money was easy at 2-al- per cent on Call. For
eign exchange firm al 4s7- a4s7- for bankers long
and 4ss \ ATS for demand. Gold opened at 1917
and closed at 10. Loans aud per cent.
Customs receipts, 100000. Treasury disbursed
st9,00J interest," el0,9v0 for bonds, and $3.50
IN silver.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
iAatrteo.

In Upton, Mass, Goth nit, by Rev. NJ &. Fiske
!. W. Chase of Northbridge. Mass, formerly oil
this city, to Miss Emma l. Aldrch of Upton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
EUROPE.


Paris, August 81. The amount of specie in the
bank of France, has decreased one million
francs during the past week.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Accident to the Bangor Trair

Accident to the Bangor Train.
Newburyport, August 81. The Bangor morn
ing tran consisting of six passenger cars, bag
gage and mail car collided with q spare engine
this afternoon. Rails were torn up, engine heads
smashed, the baggage car on the Bangor train
telescoped with the tender. The only person hurt
was John league who was bruised about the
head and had his left arm badly torn. His inju-
res are not dangerous. There is no delay of
trains.
Republican Rally.
Lowell, August 81. The-repnblican headquar-
tiers were dedicated ton night in the large hall for
merly occupied by the Masonic fraternity. A
campaign flag was unfurled in front of the hall,
accompanied by band of music and cheers.
Sentence Committed.
Boston, August 81. The governor and council
this p. m, by a vote of 5 to g. commuted the
death sentence of Jesse Pomeroy, the boy mur-
derer, to Imprisonment for life.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
OHIO.
Fire.

Sandusky, September l. The American Wine
Company's cellars at Kelly's Island, were burned
Yesterday. Loss, 81, 800.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01

The alarm Of fire yesterday afternoon at quar-
ter past one o'clock, was caused by fire breaking
ont on the roof of the large factory boarding
house. tenement No2. 1t caught from sparks
emitted from a burning chimney. The damage
done was slight, the fire being put ont with buck
cts of water, without calling upon the engines;
but these, however were promptly on the spot.
The utility and desrablaness of the steam whis-
tie were shown, tle whistle at Wymans sash and
blind factory sounding the note Of warning
which was taken up by the city bells.
We are requested to state that the \. & ".
Spragues Cotton Mills. at Augusta, will com
mcnce operations on MONDAY, Sept. It'll stan
dard.
The Standard publishes the above fact, that
ought to be joyful news to everybody, as solemn
and disagrceable duty. ave requested to
state, &C., not 1--WE take pleasure in stating, and
gives it an obscure corner in its columns. 1t is
flightful news that business should brighten up
during this republican administration, and that all
over the country, as the prospect of republican
victory increases, business revival is apparent,
and men and women who have been idle are find
ing something to do
The Captain and lst Lieut.. of the Connor
Guards, just organized, are furnished from the
state House. Let them continue to make places
there aud soon a whole company can be raised al
the Capitol. But all hands must be taken care oil,
as they are handy to have around election day,
you know Standard.
That is the contemptuous manner in which
Pillsbury speaks of the men who were out fight
ing for their country VIII lie he residing in the
vicinity of--King6eld. He don't relish the fact
fhatt tnn soldiers in Aupnsta arc almost unanimous
for Connor and the republican ticket. Suppose
the soldiers of the Ia te war, favorable to the
election Of rden should form company for
campaign purposcss How long would it take to
pass given point? Would there be members
enough of that company for officers
Mr.. Charles Kent Of kent's Hill, Roadfeld,
well known and respected citizen, took his life by
hanging, on Wednesday morning last, about nine
O'clock. He was gentleman fty-fv years of
age and has held several town Offices. He had
been in quite low spirits and depressed state
for some time; had been suffering from extreme
nervous dyspepsia, so much so that his family have
contemplated committing him to the Insane Hos
pital. On Wednesday morning be seemed bright
er and in better spirits than usual. He went in
to the yard after breakfast, had some talk with
neighbor about crops, harvesting, &c, and some
half hour aiterward. was found dead in his car
rage house, having stood up in the hind part Of
a wagon, tied rope to timber overhead, put 1t
round his neck and stepped from the wagon.
When found he had been dead about half an hour,
his feet abou six inches from the floor Mr.. Kent
leaves wife and family in good financial circum-
stances.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01

Nothing is more harrassing than ulcers or boils
Fortunately they can be quickly healed by the use
of Glenns Sulphur Soap, which purges the sore
of lis poisonous virus of proud flesh, and thus re-
moves the only obstacle to its healing. Grow
young in ten minutes with Hills Instantaneous
Hair Dye. aug2-t -t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
Horse Wanted.

w ILL exchange a house lot for horse OF a
w horse, buggy and harness. Address or call
on MARK HARDEN, Augusta.
aug2S.tlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01

Thousands of testimonials to the efficacy and ie-
markablc cures of Adamson's Botanic l}alsam can
be produced from leading citizens of the New
England States. 1t cures colds, coughs and all
throat and lung troubles. Sold everywhere at 30
cent?. aug30-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
Cook Wanted.

1 GOOD COOK will find a situation at the
A CENTRAL HOUSE. Good wages.
aug23ttf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
Boston Stock list.

Boston. August 81, 1876.
[Sales at the Brokers' Board.]
Eastern Railroad 6ka6A
Boston 4 Maine railroad, 96ka97-
POI ltland. Saco 4 Portsmouth 53-a-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01
SUNDAY, Scptember3, 1876
HEXDELIN EUStH,
Fresco Artist.
OIL, CauStic, Distenlper, &c.
Decota ions of Churches. Parlors,
end Halls.

GUU 1IdIIh1
Attends to all kinds Of Fr6sco work, which he
performs in a manner unsurpassed.
Refers with pleasure to Edwin Noyes, Esq. of
Waterville, ana others, for whom he has done work
Parties wishing work done, will please address
WENDELIN BUSCH, Williams House, Waterville,
Me- septl.ttf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01

Republican candidates nominated for feprescn-
iatves to the Legislature
Dixmont-Dr. johnson.
Alna-Dr. j. A. Smith.
Bucksport-Nahum L. Hill.
observation-disclosures ii. Parker.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-09-01

Also lot Of other articles used in housekeeping.
Apply at once to X. W. WHITNEY at Jacob Mer.
RIBS on Oak st. sepl.t3t'
, 1876-04-02
THE COUNTY BUILDING.

! Alfred Kendall, "Benjamin's~ SUCCESSOR, VA
put in jail yesterday.
The Collector Of tbs Town Of Evanston Yes
| terlRy turned over his books and money to th
County Collector
A rule has been adopted by the County Agen
to cut off Che issuing OF tickets for coal to pau
pers after the 1st Of April Tbs rule went int.
effect yesterday.
The cells Of the County Jail .re to be white
vaahed again, which arises mora from the Nc
cesaity OF giving somebody job than from the
fact that they need it.
The Collectors books OF West Chicago chow
that the original warrant amounted to $o.612,.
639.2l that there WAS collected 3445 885.4 Is
leaving delinquency Of 90, 1GG, ,75a.76.
Tho Committee on Public Charities WAS in
session yesterday considering proposals. Tor fur
n1shing the new addition to the Insane Asylum.
the cost Of which it is estimated will approu-
mate $1,000. It was agreed to report to the
Board, and ask authority to make the necessary
it will ba ready for occupancy.
Yesterday was the day set apart by the Com
mittee OH Public Records to examine Witnesses
in the Recorders Office investigation. Com
missioner Carroll wss the first member who
reached the building, but finding an April-fool
telegram summoniDg him to tho West Side his
stay was brief. The other members put in an
appearance later in the day, but their stay yas
short. aud it was not until the afternoon that
quorum wss hnd. Then there was an absenre
OF witnesses, and as consequence nothing nas
done. Thus ends the Investigation, which hiss
provided occupation for the 81 expert " friends
OF the Committee. The s'expert ~ bill will be
the next thing in order, and tho Board will be
asked to ray each one st the rate Of $40 per
, 1876-04-02
CRIMINAL

D. Corvan, the attorney who WIS tried before
Justice 1leech for the all eged conversion o1
| funda belonging to Client IVES discharged.
Detectives Hickey and McGariglo recovered q
set OF Chambors' Encyclopedias yesterday,
which we're stolen from the Rev. A. L. Bowers
residence, at No. 64o Dearborn street, during
last week, and disposed OF at secondhand
store On Madison street.
Detective Dennis Simmons yesterday arrested
the man who struck Charley White, 9 tas-col-
lector, in the auction rooms Of Ellison, Poneroy
l. Co. HIS name is ". Martin, and be is o car
penter living on the West Side. Justice Sum-
merfeld held him for further appearance in
bonds OF $500.
A Pole by the name OF Ross was before Com
missioner Hoyne yesterday charged with pass
ing counterfeit $40 bill on another native Of
his unhappy country by the name Of Klatzor
The result OF tho examination waa the holding
Of the accused in $500 bail TO await the action
OF the Grand Jury.
The petit jury in the United States Court yes
terday listened to tale Of crookedness, not in
connection NTH whisky matte1s but relating to
the stealing Of letters from the POST -Office.
John Kennedy, d letter-carrier in this CITY, vaa
on trial for stealing letters last January. The
Grand Jury had returned m indictment against
him. in which this charge was stated on several
pages oflegal cap, and yesterday the case came up
Assistant District-Attoruey BurRe appearing for
the Government, aud Barge aud O'Rrien for the
defendant. Several witnesses testified to having
sent registered letters containing varioue sums
OF money to parties in this city, to which they
had never received any reply. It was conclu-
slvely shown in the course Of the examination
that Kennedy had appropriated these letters,
snd, after usual testimony to good chatac-
ter, and strong but inefecsual effort On the
part OF the defense to show that Kennedy bsd
not stolen the letters, the case wss gwen to the
jury. who discussed it about an hour, aud
brought in q verdict. OF guilty On five counts,
The prisoner was remanded into the custody ct
the Marshal to swat sentence.
SENTENCE DAT.
Yesterday WAS sentence day in the Criminal
Court and the end Of the term The following
we're sentenced: Michael Hayey, tro years in
the Penitentiary Michael Bynes. ten days Conn
IT, jail; Albert Zimmerman, three years in
PenitentiaV; Samuel McE1roy, three yea1s :;
John Collins, two years j; Richard Powers, thirty
days County yail; Reuben Wright, one year
Herman, eighteen months william Hahn, H.
teen days County Jail William Kannsdy, thirty ]