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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

The republican rally at South Gardiner, on
Thursday evening, was the first political meeting
held in that place this year, and was grand sue
cess. The hall was crowded, and the speeches
were received with the greatest favor. Hon. E.
F. Webb OF Watervile, was the first speaker, and
reviewed critically Tden's record. and the record
of the two great parties since 1861. Particular
attention was called to Tilden in the role of a
Reiormer. Mr.. Webb occupied an hour. He
was followed by Hon. John l.. Stevens, who dis
cussed the principles at issue, making telling
speech of three.q quarters of an hour. The people
are now discussing political questions, and the
meeting will have salutary effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
WISCASSET.
A Big Job.

Wiscasset, September l. There was msnufac-
tured at the Kennebcc Land and Lumber Co.'s
Wiscasset mill, during the month of August. by
the circular saw 1900, and by the gang Sl5,0
feet Of long lumber, making total of 1856 900
feet, more than 81 900 feet of long lumber for
each days work of eleven hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
PENNSYLVANIA.
Railroad Accident.

Wilkesbarre, September l. A serious accident
occurred to-day on the Lehgh Valley r. r. be-
tween Allentown and Catasaqua, about SO miles
from this place. The train was thrown from the
track by the breaking of an axle Of the engine.
Nine cars were thrown off four of them rolling
down an embsnkment. Eleven passengers were
bruised and cut with glass. Only one, however,
was seriously injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

The fine residence at Phillips village, owned by
Jos. Toothaker, known as the Samuel Lambert
homestead, was consumed by fire on Thursday
evening. Mr.. Toothaker went into the barn with
a lantern, and the bottom of which was secured
by spring dropped out and set fire to some hay,
which soon destroyed the barn, house, sheds, etc.
Mr. r. E. Harden, who was rendering assistance
to prevent other buildings from burning, fell and
was so seriously injured that his case is consid-
lrcd horeless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
Colby University Notes.

WATERVILLE, August 81.
The term begins to day under encouraging cir
cumstances; nearly all have put in an appearance.
The Freshman class is the largest for many years.
About As have been admitted; at prayers this
morning SO of that number were present.
The Base Ball club will receive valuable addi-
tjons from the Freshman class
The prospect Of being obliged to recite six
times week at A. NJ, looks like harder work
than ever. This is twice more than heretofore,
but the Trustees are doubtless ambitious in behalf
Of the students.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
GRAND REPUBLICAN RALLY Al
GARDINER.

Gardiner, September l. Gov Edward F. Noyes
of Ohio, addressed large aid enthusiastic gath
ering of republicans at johnson Hall this eve.
ming. His remarks were sound, eloquently de-
liveIed and well received The Centennial Band
of Augusta, was present and di.coursed fine mu-
oic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago. Sept. !. 1875.

Flour-extra spring 8 OOa5 50,
Wheat - No. spring spot e4-a-; Oct Il |;
Sept, 9}h
Corn-No. ?, mi xed, srot 42aa-; August i5ha;
July --a--.
Oats-No. 2, 3Jh a3i spot; July ~; May
June 30.
kye-No. 2, 571,a57H.
Barley-No. spring 79-ah spot; IA May;
July "a.
Dressed Hogs-9 65a8 rs,
Pcrk-l5 Is AIS soa spot: 16 921a Aug; Is SKA
is 60 Sept; July IL 65a
Lard-9N d 8 90 spot; 10 55a July; Sept II 30
a; Aug. 10 95a97h.
Bulk Meats shoulders 51ai-; short rib mid
Stal4 short clear mid 9Xa9--.
Hams- is MS average =.
Whiskey-l09-a.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, -o2h; wheat do 3k
A..
Receipts 5000 dour, "a 900 wheat: 344 900 co, n,
81, coo oats; 600 rye: 1900 barley.
shipments 1900 hour; $1,000 wheat; go 600
corn, 2a,0-0 oats. 1900 barley. 300 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
KANSAS.
Political.

Abelaine, September I. The republicans of
the first district unanimously renominated w. A.
Phillips for Congress. There was a split in the
convention, some "a delegates Withdrawing, who
organized another convention and nominated w,
A. Guthrie of Atchison,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

The Conner Veteran Guards and the Blaine
Continentals have both received and last evening
unanimously accepted invitations TO visit Portland
on Thursday evening next, and participate in the
torchlight demonstration there The Guards now
number So. The ranks Of the Contnentals are full
Attention is called to the notice concerning the
(iusrds and Contine ntals,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
LOUISIANA.
The Recent Troubles

Monroe, September l. Fresh excitement
sprang up last night in consequence ofthe reports
that the negroes were arriving in the northern
portion of the parish and coming to burn the
town. About Is negroes, mounted and on foot.
were found at Captain Hillop's place, parley
said they would come back with five hundred
men. Captain Theobotd with fifteen men block
AIDED the road with rails. The news spread rapid
" and whites arrived from this and Morehouse
parishes, and went to the scene. The excitement
was intense. Nothing occurred and not = gun
was fired.
Explosion.
The steamer Jimmie Baker, lying at Trenton
wharf, exploded her boiler to-day killing ten per.
sons. Captain Austin, pilot, received seriou.
wounds, but probably not fatal. Boat valued
$1,000 and is total loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

The Maine Central Yearly Meeting will meet in
Annual Session with the Free Baptist Church in
this city on Wednesday and Thursday of next
week. Tuesday afternoon the 9th, will be given
to the Minister'S Conference. In the evening a
sermon will be preached by r. l.. Howard of
Lewiston. Wednesday afternoon the Conference
Sermon will be preached by Rev. DR.. Fulton Of
Bates College. Wednesday evening Rev G. A.
Hartly of ST. John, N. B., will preach. more
complete programme will be announced on Tues
day of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
BANGOR.

All Aboard for Augusta.
Bangor, September /. The Hayes & Wheeler
battalion goes to Augusta, tomorrow Saturday
to participate in the torchlight procession there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
RANGELY.
An Extensive CONFEDERATION.

Pennington, September l. Hotel, stable,
store, steam mill and dwelling houses were burned
at Rangeley last evening. Nothing has been
learned as regards the amount of loss or insur-
apCc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
GRAND REPUBLICAN RALLY IN
ORONO.

Bangor, September l. An enthusiastic repub-
lican rally was held at Orono this evening, and
was addressed by Senator Blaine and Hon. L.
Powers, congressional nominee of this district
The campaign battalion of this city companies A
B. and c., together with many Of our citizens, at
tended the meeting, going up by special train or
the f. & y. A. rail- Dad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
PERSONAL.

PERSONAL.
Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill,, Secretary of the Treas
ury, reached his home in this city in the after
noon train yesterday. He is in good health, al
though somewhat wearied with his duties.
DIR. G. f. Brickett will leave on the Pullman
tran tonight, for Philadelphia, where he will at
tend the International Medical Congress- to meet
in that city next Monday noon. The doctor will
he absent one week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
NORTHFIELD.
Fire.

| Fire.
| Machas September l. IIemenway's saw mill
and Single mill at Northfed were burned this
morning Loss $4,000; no insurance. The work
| of an incendiary probably
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

It's too bad a lady on Cushnoc heights went
into a trance and informed her husband and
friends that Tilden is to be elected Pity our
friends on the heights hadn't known that sooner.
1t might have saved them the trouble and ex-
pense of hanging out their Hayes and Wheeler
banner,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
seventh Day Adventists Campmeeting at
Richmond.

RICHMOND, Me-, August 81.
The annual campmeeting of the Seventh day
Adventists church opened this morning in the
beautiful oak grove belonging to Vim. Grant, one
mile and half north of Richmond depot, and
one mile from the steamboat landing Already
there are 80 tents pitched, including the circular
pavilion 60 feet in diameter, capable of seating
congregation Of 500 in of ram. 1t is est mated
that $50 people encamped upon the ground
they are from different parts of the State. Rich
mond Is represented in tents, Deerlng D, Free
port 2, Brewer |. North Windham |, Notridge-
wock 4, W oodstock 3, Cambridge l. North Jay |,
Athens l, Haitland 3, Fairfield l, Cornville l.
Somerset Mills l, Portland |, California |.
The ground is the same as that occupied by the
Seventh Day Adventists last year for the same
purpose. 1t is nicely cleared, and situated about
one-thrd Of a mile from the river. Looking to-
wards the east, beautiful prospect meets the
eve. The shining waters Of the kennebec sweep
along amid smiling felds and green forests, and
the blue Dresden hills bound the distant view of
the farther shore. The arrangements of the
ground are excellent. Elder j. b. Goodrich,
Pres idept of the Maine Conference with Geo W IL,
Barker and VIM. Morton, the other members of
the executive committee, have spared no pains to
make the camp ground pleasant and convenient.
A large and commodous provision stand and din
ing room are furnished by the Conference. Elder
j. B. Goodrich, II. S. Weber and j. b. Hersom
Of the Maine Conference, are present.
Elder James, President OF the general Confer
ence, with his wife, Mrs. Ellen G. White, one of
the most prominent speakers and writer's in the
church, are on the ground; also Elder Uriah
Smith, editor of the Advent Review, the leading
organ of the denomination. They are just from
Haverhill, Mass, where they closed campmeet-
ing last Tuesday, which was one of the largest
gatherings of the kind in New England this sum
mer. 1t is expected that the present meeting will
be one of great interest.
The first regular services were conducted this
morning by Elder Smith. This afternoon Elder
White gave general statement of the general
prosperity of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

The temperance meeting at Granite Hall on
Monday evening should be largely attended.
There will be music, singing and speeches, and
the presentation of an elegant banner to the Re
form Club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Struck by Lightning.

Coutaocook, September l.. The house Of Jo-
seph Richardson was struck by lightning carly this
evening, which with barn and contents were con
sumed. The furniture was saved. Loss $500.
Mr.. Richardson was so overcome by the excite
ment that it produced apopolexy, from which he
died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

The Pennington Chronicle says: 1--WE learn
that one of our democratic citizens attempted 70
proselyte ex-Gov. Noyes after the mass meeting
on the common, Friday. If reports are true, he
was unsuccessful"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
MISSOURI.

Railroad Disaster-Three Men Killed.
st. Louis, September /. Five freight cars and
caboose of a train on the Cairo and St. Louis
Railway broke through bridge near Waterloo
ILL.,, last night completely wrecking them and
the contents. Three men went down with the
cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
BIDDEFORD.
Base Rail.

Biddeford, September l. The gaae Of base
ball for the championship of Maine between the
Resolutes of Portland, and the Dirigos, resulted
in the defeat Of the latter BY score of IL to g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

The new Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner
Directory has just been published by Greenongh
& Co., Boston. and is now being delivered to
subscribers. The work is we'll done; the price is
50 90. No business man should be without it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

The temperance reformers propose holding a
county convention at Coburn Hall, Skowhegan,
saturday and Sunday. Sept. 23d and oath. Every
club in the county is expected to be fully repre-
sen,ed. Full particulars will be given hereafter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
Forest Fires.

Watertown. September |. Forest fires in St.
Lawrence County are still raging. In Norfolk
township over a thousand acres of standing tim
Der have been destroyed. There was q slight
rain last night but the fires spreading to day.
In the townships of Brasher and Louisville
many miles of fencing, large quantities Of hay and
grain and some cattle were burned. The esti-
mated loss will be between 100000 and $780,
900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
WASHINGTON.
The 4l.2 Per Cent. Bonds.

Washington. d. C. The printing bureau of
the Treasury is running DAY and night on the
l-2 per ceai bonds. Twenty thousand dollars
will be completed and delivered to the Secretary
by Tuesday next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

Mrs. Parsons, the wife of Mr. John Parsons of
this city, fell down the chamber stairs, at their
house, on Thursday, breaking her arm. just as
she was descending, she was seized with dizziness,
and fell the entire length of the stairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

Judge Woodbury., DR.. Gilman and Mr.. Wake
field made their quarterly visit to the Insane Hos
pital, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
KENNEBUNk.
Death.

Kennebunk, September l. Carrie, eldest daugh-
ter of DR.. L. Richards of Kennebunk, died sud-
denly Friday, from the effect Of injuries received
last Sunday from q fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

The close time for cartridges has expired, and
as game promises to be plenty this fall, the sports
men are brushing PIP their fowling pieces for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

The republicans in West Gardiner will bear in
mind that they have q meeting at the church on
Monday evening next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

The firm Of Longfellow Il Sanborn is dissolved.
Mr.. Sanborn is to continue business at the old
stand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

We would call attention to the new advertise
ment of the steamer Henry Morrison in our col
umns. She proposes to run all next week for
freight and passengers and perhaps longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

Rev. Mr.. Tilden, having returned from his va
cation trip, will preach at his church-the First
Baptist-to. morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

The pastor Of the Universalst church, Rev.
Mr.. Dearborn, will return home and occupy his
pulpit tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, Sept. l. 1875.
PORK-&l5 1910 90.
LARD-steam 8 J0a SO, kettle, 1IIgl2&.
BULK MEArS-shoulders ga - clear rio side
7IaS-; clear sides Sx1H.
BACON-shoulders 7saIx; clear rib sidss 9H
a.; clear sides 10 alb.
WHISKEY-ll00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

throughout the city original campaign songs,
which it would be very appropriate to sing to-day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

The Maine Pathological Society will exhibit
this year at Watervile, at the time of the exhibit
ton of the North Kennebec Society, bat entirely
independent OF it..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
ATTENTION
C0NN0R VETERAN GUARDS

The Guards will meet at Meonian Hall. this
evening at $50 o'clock, and be ready to move on
escort duty at 100 O'Clock precisely. Caps and
belts may be found at the store of p. P Getchel
during the day and at the Hall from $50 until I.
Every man able to carry torch is expected to
fail IN.
BY order Of Capt. Comdg.
w. H. H. WARE Orderly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
Boating Matters.

Courtney and Yates have challenged the Eng
lish oarsmen, Gulston and Lasat, TO double
scull race of one mile on the Schuylkill and also
q single scull race, one Of each side against one
of the other, to be drawn by lot. Courtney will
relnquish his claims to the prize already awarded
for single SOULS if any of the gentlemen from
London " i'll race with him over the international
course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
GRAND RALLY AT CLINTON.

Procession of the Hayes and
Wheeler Club-One Thousand People
Present General Hall Insult~d by n
Democratic Mem Der of the County Com.
inittee on the street-ClintOn all right.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

Spurious twenty five cent coins are said to be in
circulation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
Boston Stock List.

Boston. Sept. !, 1876.
tSales at the Brokers' Boaro.I
Eastern Railroad 61ss6k
Boston II Maine railroad 81 ag7
POI tland Saco & Portsmouth 53ha55
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
The blessed rain!

Fires in the woods are prevailing in Brunswick
and the vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02

Republican candidates nominated for Icpresen-
tatives to the legislature:
Otisfeld-Jonathan Wardwelf, Jr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market,

New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.
New York. Sept. I, ISIS.
Money was easy at 2-ah per cent. Oh cali. For.
eign exchange firm al 4s6- alssk for ban kers, long
and 4Ssh ASS for dema ID. Gold opened at lOgZ
and closed at 10. Loans TX and l per cent
Customs receipts, $24s, 200. Treasury disbursed
$i7,2ot interest, ei0SO0 tor bonds, and $3.50
silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-02
Damaged by Fire.

A despatch from the mountainous portions Of
Pennsylvania, reports much damage to farms by
forest fires. and the streams are so low that they
offer no impeachment to the flames. The same re
ports con ,inue to come from the wooded districts
of New Jersey and this State.
Reduction of Wages.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, the
Delaware and Hudson, and the Pennsylvania
Coal Co.'S, also the Wilkesbarre have reduced
their rates of wages 10 per cent. The other
Schuylkill and Lehigh regions will also go down
on the basis system with the price Of COAL
Financial.
The sydicate in the new IL per cent. United
States bonds, report very satisfactory progress IN
the subscriptions both here and at London.
Welcome Rain.
Port JARVIS, September l. heavy thunder
shower set in this section about o'clock this p.
m, and probably covers the entire area over
which the forest fires have been sweeping during
the past week or two. 1t promises to be contin-
ued storm.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-01
Robbery of a Church.

The German Catholic Church in the north divis-
ion was entered by burgiare last Sunday night,
and the church service plate and other property
STOLEN to the value Of something over $500. The
thiec or thieves effected an entrance through one
Of the south windows by means of ladder, and
In order to pass out Of the same window again,
brought chair and placed it under the window
inside. Some Of the banners and vestments were
cut and otherwise mutilated as if in malice II
is thought that the miscreants were deceived in
the value of the property. This is vertable
case of .steaing the livery of the church to serve
he devil in.'
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-01

Captain A. NJ. Elliot, OF this city, is the
inventor of q system Of Harbor Protection,
which is pronounced by all who have ex-
amined 1t as the most perfect plan that has
ever been proposed. His arrangement of
piers will, it is claimed render the water
inside of the harbors almost perfectly calm,
no matter how violently the wind may force
the waves into the entrance. Such a protec-
ton would be great Improvement to Ke-
nosha harbor, as all dock owners know the
waves pour into our hal Dor with fearful force
during. every eastern stormy wind. The
Captains Invention is secured by letters
patent dated May 2 1876.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-01

The practice of indiscriminate drugging
can hardly be too severely condemned. The
effect of all such amateur doctoring, is to unduiy
stimulate organs OF the body for while, after
which they are left worse than before. Relief
for the lungs is of a different nature, and is al
ways gain, by leaving them stronger for the
rest it gives. Why suffer The tired feelings. the
fever and irritabiiry that every form of lung and
throat disease, however trivial, is sure 10 give
when the magic aid of HALLS BALsAM dispels
the sc miseries, ard leaves fresh and free for
the duties and delights OF life? Sold everywhere
Price, ST. 90
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-01

John Mehan, man about So years Of age and
resident of this county for about thirty years
came into the city from the country two weeks
ago, where he had been at work for several weeks
He complained of Ill health, stopped with Mr.
Killlan's on Main streetanG shortly after went to
Deutschland falling in strength very fast.
Haying no means he was taken charge OF by the
city poormaster, Tuesday of last week, and re-
moved 10 the long home, where he died the next
morning. He was always a hard working man,
but for many years past was very much given to
dissipatit n, which no doubt was the means Of
9 borteninp his life. There are several others in
this city who are going the same road, unless Q
return to habits Of temperance is accomplished
soon
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-01
The Establishment and Growth of
the English Colonies, and Of the
United States of America.
FL OTIS AND STATISTICS
FROM OFFICIAL SOURCES
.By CHARLES BANCROFT.
Published by RI. Boot, Burlington, Iowa.

This. work is one Of the most complete
summaries of the American system of
government ever published, and is n
fact the only work Of the kind extant.
It supplies want long felt, and is
Citizens Manual, adapted alike to the
scholar and the unIearned, comprehend
ing within IFS pages the leadsng facts
American history, and the structural
details Of our form of government in
every department.
The Agents are now at work IN the
county and expect to give it thorough
canvessing. wv
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-01

Reader, did you ever see a man leaning with his
back against the side Of barn, who, when he
wished to attain perpendicular. did so bypush-
ing against the barn, out not with his hands
Well, thatis the way gentleman did Wno was
leaning against F, Robinson's showcase; but
before ne removed the last portion OF his person
from contact with the glass; the latter broke into
manY fragments.