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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21

Those who cruise up and down the kennebcc
river, only tell the serious Inconvenience that
arises from the mass Of logs now floating down by
Hallowell and Gardiner. Browns Island and all
the other corporation booms look like sea of
logs, being He'd to their utmost capacity. Add to
the miscellaneous logs that are filling the river,
there are an unusual number Of RATS, all OF the
time under way as often as the tide turns down.
Three tugs are busy towing them ard the rest are
worked by hand. The river steamers and tow
boats find this very hard for them, and for week
or more TIE Henry Morrison" has been delayed
by the drifting timber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
RHODE ISLAND.
NJ arine Disaster.

Providence, July 20. The brig Matilda Of this
city, from Calais for New York, which went
ashore on Point Judith during the night of the
18th, was hauled off last night by the wrecking
company after discharging part of her deck load.
She is full of water. The salvage claimed is 30
per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21

The Gardiner Journal says: j. l.. Cheesman
has purchased the ice house above the bridge in
Pttston Of d c. Ralmer and others, for Sl4, 900.
which is just about what it stood to the owners.
lie has also purchased Glazer and Pages houses
in Bowdonham, 800 tons; Gray ard others on
the wharf near the depot, 1000 tons, and Brad
streets house in Pittston, known as the 'Tiptop
house, 900 tons. We believe he proposes to
hold it until September, when he calculates ice
will be worth ten dollars ton-and if the Their
mometer acts as it has for a month, We are not
sure but he is right. A. G. Chase and others have
purchased the Break of Day houses opposite South
Gardiner for 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
Fire.
Obituary
PENNSYLN ANA.
NJ urder.

New York. July 20. Shepherd Pratt Wiley
murdered his wife at Pemberton, Pa, Monday,
under influence of insane jealousy, and commit
ted suicide by cutting his throat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
Weather Probabilities for To-day.

For the Middle and the New England States,
continued high temperature and partly cloudy
weather during the day, followed by cooler wealth
err, northwest to southwest winds and rising
bar meter du ing the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
Notes from the Camp Ground.

The heat being almost uncomfortable at home,
we betook ourselves to the camp ground, hoping
thereby to escape the intense heat, but in this for
once, we were sadly disappointed: The forest
seemed to afford but little protection from the
fierce rays Of the sum- and not breath of all
disturbed the foliage. After the sun went down
the air like furnace, and but little sleep was
enjoyed until daylight when the wind changed to
the northward, and this morning it is quite splen-
did here.
Improvement seems to be the order here; cot
tagers are arriving on nearly every tram, and are
sitting down to quiet everyday life.
AIessrs. lie Lacheur Lowell, Niles and others,
making additions TO their cottages. Mr.. Gray
of Augusta has to-day commenced TO build nice
cottage l2x20, and MIR. Leeman has staked out a
lot on Wesley avenue, which he will build upon
next season, and learn the Augusta society will
build parsonage on Smith Avenue; several par
ties from Skowhegan will shortly build on the
same avenue.
The residents on Baker and Smith avenues will
bore for water at the lower part OF the grounds,
ard if they are successful it will be great con-
venence.
The executive committee are pushing the work
| Of preparation as fast practicable, and some
member Of the committee will be found upon the
grounds at all times to give information, and to
locate any parties who wish to be boarded Tents
| can now be obtained, and parties who do not wish
to build cottages secure them for the season
at reasonable rates, with without floor The
committee have a team, and freight is promptly
delivered at any part OF the grounds at a small
price.
1t is quite probable that the boarding house will
be open next week, and visitors will be accommo-
dated. As / understand the committee are in
communication with several well known caterers,
who have offered their services for the season,
they will probably lease the building to the right
man.
am not advised what the price Of admission
will be at the gate, but small price will be col
lected probably each day, to help in deiiaying
the expenses Of the meetings.
/ am told the officers of the association receive
no compensation for their services, which is no
small sacrifice when the amount Of work 10 be
done is taken into consideration.
From the reports, l judge the meetings will be
largely attended. and hoping they will be the
means of winning a great multitude of souls TO
Jesus, will drop the pen till cooler day.
Camp Ground, July 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21

Mr.. J. b. Wendell and wife, florists, on the east
side of the river, the other day made up fifty ele-
giant bouquets and presented them to the female
patients in the Insane Hospitals beautiful act
which deserves imitation. Let others GO and do
Gta,yisc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21

A gentleman whom we have always counted re-
liable, informs US that the heat was so intense on
Wednesday, that it melted gentleman's door
plate in I4itchield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
DieD.

IN Chelsea, Mass. eth inst, Charles Fl. Shepard,
formerly OF Bangor, aged 20 wears, months.
In Holden, 10 h inst, Abbe NJ. kob,ns n, dau2h-
ter OF John + and May l.. Robinson, aged % yrs,
9months.
In Arrowsi :, - inst, Samuel ii. Beals, aged 96
wears. months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
BANGOR.
Cont Matters.

Bangor July 20. The court has ordered venues
to be issued for new Grand Jury, to be present
at the August term of court.
Boy Missing.
II. II. Merrill boy on schooner Copy has been
missing for the past two days. Foul play is
feared.
Body Found.
The body of a man was found in the liver a,
uampden Corner yesterday. Inquest by coro-
oners jury reveals the fac. it is the body of man
named Collins, who was missing from this city
about six months ago. At that time it was sup
posed he was drowned, but nothing was heard or
seen of him until yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21

The machinery in the new steam IN i'll on the cast
side Of the river was started up for the first time
Yesterday. By some strange mishap, Mr.. Ira II.
Randall who is to have charge of the MILL got
one of his feet in the machinery and his foot
was slightly jammed 1t will not disable him
long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
CALAIS.
Drowned.

Bangor, July 20. j. X. Atwood's daughter, Of
Bucksport, aged 10, was drowned in Calais last
Tuesday while attempting to rescue two Of her
playmates from sad fate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21

To avoid the danger of Infection, the linen Of
persons suffering from skin diseases of contagi
Gus nature should be washed with Glenns Sulphur
Soap, which is not only remedy but disnfect-
ant.
Hills instantaneous Hair Dye contains no metal
lie poison. julyl3 t&wiw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21

Mr.. Blaine will leave home for the seaside TO-
day, going to Rye Beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. July 20. 1915.
Money was easy st AKA 81 per cent. on call. For
etsn exchange firm at 4oS-ai5o- for bankers long
aud $50 a49J- for demand. Gold opened at nix
and closed at III r. Loans X and per cent.
Customs receipts, 1927 900. Treasury disbursed
s,j6,0j in gJli, $500 tor bonds, and $l9,0U'
in silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
tharrten.

In this city, 18th inst, by r. w. Black, e O., Fred
Bennett to Miss Forilia A. Allen, botn of Augusta
In this eli v. 18th inst. by Rev. j. Ii. Ecob, James
G.. Siilkey TO Miss Emma +. Douglass, both Of Au-
ku5ta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21

There will be match game ofbase ball between
the Augustus and picked nine, this (Friday) al
teruoon. Game called at 2.30 sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
MISSOURI.
Democratic State Convention.

st. Louis, July 20. The Democratic State
Convention reassembled at jefferson City, this
a m. Henry c. Brockmeyer, q prominent Ger
man OF ST. Louis, was nominated for 1t. Gov
ernor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21

Those who are trying to do their duty, either as
citzcns or officers of the law, often receive anony
nous or threatening letters from those who are de-
sirous of showing their ignorance and cowardice,
and this they generally do. The following extracts
from letter received by City Marshal harrington
will give our readers specimen of the contents of
the class of letters to which we refer:
our City Marshull
eff yu soc dam smart wi don't We find the
hole rum in this City they is mourn hundred
gallons in this City and they sell it to men who git
drunk and fte. if you school look sharpe you
wood fud rum up to the state hous and watts more
its all struggled from canerdv and can tel
you WHARF it is tn. you think you dam smart but
you haint colt them feers yet cos they III smart
for you and afraid you amt gut no CUTS you can
get all the rum you want if you went for 1t you
was drunk on the rum you stole las mite
am no reformer nor no rum ste!er.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21

This is splendid hay weather. The hot, dry air
cures the hay thoroughly, with little stirring. Far
mers will finish the bulk of their haying this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21

Moulton is up to his old tricks getting nice fresh
mackerel from Boothbay and Squirrel Island,
which he sell for five cents each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21

patient at the Insane Hospital, Watson Could,
escaped from the institution the other night, in
close imitation of Robbins. He took cut his win
dow, pulled out the weights, and with them
knocked off the guard, thus having fair field for
observation in the outside world Improvising a
rope from his bed blanket he descended to the
ground and made off. He has not yet been found
The goods damaged by the recent fire at Ham
len 4 Philbrook's being sold at the store
lust north of Market square, recently occupied by
Deane Pray. Most of the goods were but slightly
damaged, but they will be sold at such discount
from the original prices, as to offer great induce
mcnts to those who desire to purchase. There
will be great rush at the store for the next few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Fire.

Haverhill, July 20. The house and barn of
True G. Sanborn, Sandown, n. H., were burned
last night. Les, about $1,000; partially insured.
Cause, children playing with matches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
Mare Found.

(tAME into the enclosure of Geo. A. Craig. near
" Coombs' Mills, Augusta, bay mare, back
name and tail, i've years old the nigh hind foot is
white a few white hairs in forehead; a small scar
on her launches forward feet shod with bar shoes.
The owner can have his property by proving the
same and paying charges.
GEO A. CRAIG.
Augusta, July 10, 1879. jnly20 t3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21

An unusually large yield of hay is obtained
the Sturges farm in Vassalboro' this season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21

The local of the Standard had better confne
himself or herself to the usual practice of stealing
items of local news from the Daily, and not at
tempt to write up anything "original." 1t made
a bad blunder in its account Of the fire the other
night, for which it is called to account by card
from the members of the Cushnoc company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21

Postmaster IIamlen has just received the amend
ed postal law. The following, briefly, are the
changes that have been made; On transient
newspapers, books, and all printed matter. except
unsealed circulars, the postage is one cent for each
two ounces. On unsealed circulars and merchan-
disc one cent per ounce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
F0rty.FOurth Congress First Session
SENATE.

Washington, July 20.
A. message was received from the House an
nouncing the passage by that body of the bill to
continue the act and provide temporarily for the
expenditures of the government. until July 3lst,
and, on motion of Mr.. West, the Senate concurred
therein
AT ) o'clock adj urned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
The Post Office Amendment Bill Disap-
proved by the President.

The President to-day returned to the House
without approval the bill amendatory of the post
Office laws The reasons assigned for this veto
are given in statement of Postmaster-Ge General
Tyner, who regrets exceedingly that mistake
should have been made in the title and enacting
clause of the bill, which renders imperative its
provisions in relation to straw bidding. But for
this mistake the bill would have been very valua-
bic in breaking up TIE vicious SYSTEM efforts hav
ing been made for four or five years past to in
duce congress to pass such a law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
A RunlOr.

A rumor was IN circulation at the Treasury De-
partment to day, that the President will to-mor-
row nominate Gen. McDougall, member of Con
gress from New York, to DO Commissioner of In
tel nal Revenue. 1t is not certain that he would
accept. having heretofore declined the appoint
ment of Treasurer, in place of Mr. New.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
Cincinnati Produce Market.

NthOuhati' uiy W. iosos
POkK-s3O 0)a20 90.
LAkD-steam IL 90 "a; kettle, l3g1.
BULK MEArS-shoIlders 3, clear b slCe
l1sat; clear sides l0I9&-.
BACON shoulders 1y IA. clear rib sid 30 TX
a; clear sides lA9
WF!!-KtS--IU7d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
MASSACHUSETTS,.
More Victims to Poisoned Meet.

New Bedford, July 20. Isaac B. Dodge, road
master on the Fair Haven railroad, with his wife
and five children, were badly poisoned to-day by
eating canned corned beef.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
Body Found.
BATH.
Launched.

Bath, July 20. Launched to day by Brown x
Stantal, fine barque Of about 1000 tons not yet
named.
Heat.
The weather here the past ten days has been
hotter than for years, the mercury varying from
s. to 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
Political.

Worcester, July 20. The Spy tomorrow will
publish letter addressed to the people of the
9th Massachusetts, congressional district, by con-
gresham Geo. +. aoar, in which he says he
Shall not accept the Office of member of Congress
aguin, desiling to ntarn to the prac;i Of his
profession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
Augusta Gas Light Company.

AugUSt1 G1S LISHI Company.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting
of the Augusta Gas Light Company viii be held at
the Office Of the company in Augusta. on Wcdpcs-
day, the I'd dac of August next, at ~ O'Clock, A. NJ
suing year. and to transact any her business that
may properly come before said meeting. Per o.
der Of the Directors.
G. +. NORTH, Clerk
Augusta, July 18th, 1876.
t-iulyl9 25Saur2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
WASHINGTON.


Washington, July 20. The weather here is ex-
tremey hot. Last night was one of the most OPP
pressve of the season, and numerous cases of
prostration by the heat have been reported during
the past thirty-six hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-21
Personal,

Personal.
Our respected citizen, Gilbert Pallen ESD, is at
home in rather poor health.
Mr.. II. M. Heath will be admitted to the bar at
the next term Of court. lie will then open law
office here, and become a citizen of Augusta.
DR.. Quinby of the Banner, left the city yester-
day. for Halifax to be absent the remainder OF the
month.
President Eliot Of Harvard University, is cruis-
ing with his yacht Sunshine" in eastern waters.
Mr.. Pitt Dillingham;, youngest son Of the late
Rev. w. A. +. Dillingham;, formerly of this city,
has just graduated from the Cambridge Divinity
chool, aud accepted the pastorate of Harvard
church in Charestown, Mass, at a salary Of
$500 per annum. Mr.. Dillingham; is a brother
of DR.. Dillingham; Of this city.
Alfred Dunning, Esq, Of Cincinnati, is visiting
his brother, Joseph F. Dunning of this city. He
is native of Brunswick, and it has been many
years since he came north.
How to do IA Right Thing In n Wrong
Way.
Mr.. Samuel Lane of Gardiner, writes us that the
it m in the last Re potter, in regard TO complaints
for selling liquor against the proprieters of certain
hotels in that place, has awakened feeling of in
dignation among the people of that city;
that the course CT the young men is approved by
the citizens and very emphaticaly by the lodge Of
Good Templars. The following is the item which
appeared in the Reporter, TO which reference has
been made:
A couple of promising youths got hard up one
day this week, and in order to raise the wind
went to the propretors Of each hotel and ntimated
that unless they would loan them the money,
trouble would cnsue. This modest request was
refused, of course when they went and swore out
warrant and search was made for liquors.
People along the street were so Indignant at the
proceedings that one of the parties left town the
next morning, fearing violence.
Now with all due Difference to the opinion of Mr..
have the best of reasons for believing that the Re-
porter is correct in its statements and in its
conclusions. 1t is represented to us by those
who know, that two reckless, Irresponsible
miserable young men went into a hotel and
demanded sum of money of the proprietor,
threatening that unless he "shelled OUT they
would sign a warrant and have his establishment
"clcaned out" This not act in the inter-
est of temperance, but was blackmailing opera
ton to exort money and the proprietor OF the ho-
tel would have been justified had he booted the va
grants into the street. Liquor selling should be
stopped but there is decent and honorable way
Of doing it. Doing evil that good may come, is
never to be justified, and these yourg men only
showed how right thing can be done in wrong
way.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-10-06

nation now prostrated by the infamous
legislation of the Republican party,
whereby the people have been robbed OF
a Just compensation for labor depends
on the Democratic party, which alone
can restore confidence to the
masses and assure to labor fair rsmuner-
ton for honest work
Resolved, That in the widespread pros
titution of official dignity; in the de-
bauchery and corruption of the civil ser
vice; IN the reign of inlquitous and thiev-
ing administrations at the South; in mis-
taken and ruinous legislation on finance,
and in the consequent depression of COM
merce and industries, we do not recog-
nize the signs of reviving welfare or the
legitimate wholesome and honest fruits
of the war.
Resoired, That in the name of patriot
ISM. and to insure the pursuits of peace
and healthier tone OF public morals, We
do hereby demand change of admins
tration, that a change of policy may re-
suit. and TO this end we invite the CO.
operation of all. without regard to past
party ties, who think the crisis has come
when just legislation and reform IN pub
lie life can alone bring an era OF wise and
peaceful government
ReSoired That the assumption tha!
the Union was saved by party and
not by the whole people, Irrespective of
party,is false, slsnderous and unpstriotic,
and that it discredlts the living and dis
honors the dead, and we solemnly repu-
diate the assumption.
Resotred, That in 5. j. Tilden and I.
A. Hendricks we recognize statesmen
who have gwen assurances in their
careers of will and q way to redeem
the country from the control
of rings, to prosecute q plans
of civil service reform and to restore the
majesty of local self government on the
basis OF the Constitution and insure the
fruitful blessing of prosperity and
peace and we do hereby pledge them our
hearty and undivided support.
Congratulatory kilograms were read
from A. |. Hewitt, Chairman Of the
National Democratic Executive Commit
tee and from Hon. Durham Ward of
Ohio. The demonstrations were con-
cluded by torchlight procession to.
night.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-10-06
Railroad A Accitlent.

PARIS, ONT, October 5.-An accident
occurred to an express train bound east
on the Great Western railroad, last night,
two miles west OF Princeton. Five per-
sons, the engineer, fireman, two express
messeng gers and the baggage master were
killed. The train was going at the rate
of thirty-fve miles an hour, and in n mo
ment was thrown from the track and
hurled into n ditch. The passengers es-
capped unhurt. The accident was caused
by one of the wheels of the engine catch
ing fire and breaking of.
The accident was caused by the break
ing of wheel of the tender. An ex-
animation OF the wheel to-day shows
that it was perfectly sound up to the
time of breaking. The names of the
killed are, VIM. Cooper, driver; A,
Irving, fireman; Andrews, express mes
senger; Bright, baggage master and
McBridge, belonging to Detroit, wound
ed, who WAS riding on the baggage car
None of the passengers were injured be-
yord lew scratches and bruises
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-10-06
HAYES, KNnM.NOTHINGISM.

The nomination OF Mr.. HAYES for the
Presidency by the osth-beund Know
Nothing society Known as the American
Alliance, and his deep gratitude for
Aa4 his acceptance o! the same, has been
/ matter of public notoriety ever since
!-ose events occurred. But, when the
Democratic papers began to talk about the
Mstter, and many prominent Republi-
AIS began to say that if it were true they
would withhold their support from Mr..
HAYES, ALFRED f. LEE, his Private
Secretary, began to try to convey
lie impression that it was
Ly.Uue. This, in turn. brought ont l..
;. ILER. the head-centre of this Know
Nothing Associstion-for he was not
gong 10 permit Mr.. HAYES 10 enjoy the
Oehetts Of their nomination if he was
gong to deny the faith to the Ger
mans and Irish. Mr.. TYLER. therefore,
makes public the whole transaction to-
Sv'her with n photo-lithogrsph of the
'v''4f Of acceptance of Gov. HAYES in
'1e handwriting Of his private secre-
,ary.
Ihe American Alliance makes no
'',re' OF its principles nor does it make
AAy secret of the nomination it has made
"' President, nor vet of the fact that
- nominee, with "deep gratitude" sc-
VP'ed the nomination and and promis.
= "''a and cooperation in carrying
ram important states; but the Asso
'"'Vh Is not willing that its nom
'4'e shall violate its principles by court
"g The support of the very foreigners it
PesoflOes' by going back upon it.