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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01
OUR SUMMER RESORTS.
Where TO Go and How to G0-The At rae .
lions OF Old Orchard Beach, Maine.


THE OLD ORCHARD HOUSE,
Old Orchard Beach, was for years one Of the most
popular summer resorts the New England
coast, and general aud widely expressed regret
felt at its destruction by fire at the beginning
of last years season. Nothing daunted, however,
the proprietors set earnestly to work for the cree
ton of new editce, which has recently been
completed, and is now open to the public under
the same management that of E. c. Staples, which
made the former house so popular. The new es
Enlistment contains three hundred spacious and
pleasantly located rooms, dining halls, accommo-
dating more than 500 persons, an entertainment
hall, where orchestral music Will be IN attendance,
a large and elegant drawing room and numerous
small parlors. The private apartments are ar
ranged and furnished with especial care for the
convenience and comfort of guests. Every room
is lighted by gas, and by means of Creightons
oral annunciator the guests can communicate di-
rectly with the office. Near the hotel are the
beautiful groves of Fern Park and the Methodist
Camp Meeting Association. the former the private
property of The hotel, specially laid out and re-
served for the pleasure Of gu' SITS, and the latter af
fordng the privilege Of religious services SUM-
day. In the immediate vicinity are enchanting
walks and shade of the wild woods, while the
beach at low tide presents a smooth, unbroken
surface for nine miles, atfordIng an uninterrupted
drive its entire length. The bathing facilities are
unsurpassed. From the well.supplied livery sta
BILE connected with the house, excellent teams can
always be obtained. The house stands upon an
eminence commanding an extended view OF the
ocean and surrounding scenery, and is but few
rods from the Boston 4 Maine depot which is
reached from Boston in three and half hours, and
from Portland in twenty minutes.
CENTRAL HOUSE.
Another popular resort at Old Orchard is the
Central House, kept by Wesley G. Smith, now
open for the season. The location of the Central
is especially fine, as on the south side there is no
obstruction to the sea air. Its location is immed
lately upon the beach, within few feet of the
ocean, and commanding a clear view of the beach
for ten miles. 1t is surrounded on all sides by at
fractions. A few rods away to the right is a cool
and beautiful grove, with collection Of summer
cottages; the broad ocean, dotted with islands, is
in front, and in the distance lies Biddeford Pool,
Prouts Neck, and other wel-known localities; to
the left is the picnic grove, the hotels, stores and
cottages; and, in the rear, the highlands, cliffs,
groves, together with the Methodist camp ground
with its cottages, the railroad station, etc. The
house accommodates 1875 guests in excellent shape,
giving large and pleasant chambers, with roomy
closets, etc. The hotel offices, parlors, dining
rooms, etc.. are handsome and commodous. One
of the peculiar attractions Of the establishment is
the cupola, from which an extended and pictur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
Tt IUF---
1aily 4eaaehet 5unrnal.
THE WHEREABOUTS OF CURTIS
DISCOVERED.
He was Found in a Swamp, Gagged and
Bfutally Beaten.

Bangor, June so. J. w. Curtis, who was &C
cused of being unduly intimate with F. Cowan's
wife, in this city, and with whom Cowan had
lively and spirited talks, has been missing up to
within few days, when he was found in
swamp with his hands and feet tied and gagged
and brutally beaten. He was taken to his sisters
in Searsport, where he is at the point of death.
He was taken from his home a week ago last
Tuesday evening. Two men were seen to drive
up to his house after dark. Cowan is now under
arrest and more arrests will be made soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01

An organization of citizens residing on State
street in this city, has been effected, for the pur-
pose Of keeping the street sprinked during the
dry months Of the season. meeting of the sub
scrbers to the sprinkling fund was held at the
Augusta House. on Tuesday evening, and the fol-
lowing officers elected: President, Jos. A. Ho-
man; Vice President, Frank E. Nye; Secretary,
Cbas. B. Morton; Treasurer and Collector, II. w.
Black; Executive Committee, NJ. Withheld, w.
NJ. Thayer. C. X. Partridge. The executive COM
mittee have already taken measures for the pur-
chase of suitable sprinkling machine, and have
engaged Mr.. b. F. Stilkey to do the work, which
was commenced by him on Thursday evening, to
the great satisfaction of all concerned. To ensure
the complete success of the project, it is necessary
that all persons residing on State street should
contribute to the fund
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MISSOURI.
Convention Matters.

St. Louis. July 80. The committee appointed
by the national democratic convention to notify
Tilden and Hendricks of their nomination, met
last evening, and made Gen. John A . McClernard
chairman, aud resolved to wait on the nominees
in body and for that purpose to meet at the 9th
Avenue Hotel, New York, on the llth Of July.
A subcommittee was appointed to draw up a form
of announcement to each Of the nominees, and
the chairman appointed . committee of one to
confer with them as to when it will be convenient
to them to receive the committee.
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BANGOR.
Court Matters.

Bangor, June 80. In the District court, day.
the jury brought in a verdict of guilty in of
Fred Rettberg alias John Wilson, for assault on
the Stewardess Of bark Annie Tory with dan
gerous weapon. Sentence 6 months in jail and
S. fine.
C. w. P. Osgood Of IIalowell, was tried to-day
for sending money to Simmons of Gardiner, with
intention Of procuring counterfeit money. Jury
out.
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Mr.. Fox is to begin the canvas of this city and
vicinity for Col. Thos. w. Kuox's new illustrated
book entitled "Backsheesh, or Life and Adven-
lures in the Orient" "Backsheesh' is word
sgnifying gift or gratuity. From the time the
traveller enters the Orient till the time he leaves it,
the natives forever din into his the supplica-
ton "Backsheesh, o Howadji"( "a present, o gen.
tleman,) and whether he gives copper, silver or
gold, by the single piece OR by the handful it's
all the same, the demand is sure to continue.
The instant the traveller heeds the appeal he is
pursued by all the beggars in sight, who shout and
crush, and sprawl and push around him, and Moth
ing short Of blow with a cudgcl will shake them
off and put an end flor about two minutes) to the
universal and everlasting cry of "Backsheesh."
Col. Knox, the author of this book, is genuine
humorist so brimful of fun that his mirth-provok-
ing stories and descriptions have made him ia
nous, recently returned from long crusade in
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CALIFORNIA.
The Fenian Prisoners.

San Francisco June 80. Passengers by steamer
Australia from Sidney, deny the truth of the re-
port that Fenian prisoners escaped in an Amcri-
pan whaler from West Australia. The Sidney
Herald of May 7th however, states that news re-
ceived in Melbourne, by mail steamer BongoiOne,
that the boat of the Catapa, apparently by pre-
vous arrangements, took off the prisoners and
the ship put to sea; that the mail steamer
Georgette was sent in pursuit. overlook the
Catalps, but as the Georgette was not ship of
war, the whaler deied her. and she returned
without the prisoners, who were seen standing on
the Catalpa's deck.
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago Produce Market.
ChIca2o,June go 1876.
Flour--extra spring 25a5 90.
Wheat No. spring spot l05Aa; June i05h
July lWAa-.
Corn-No. :. mixed. spot i6n *, August i51f
July 46xa-; June 45aatGH.
Oats-No.2 3J-a- spot: July --a20, May -
June 30.
Rye-No. 2, ATTY.
Barley-No. spring 5s---a spot; - May
June S5-a.
Dressed Hogs 8 65a9 10.
Pcrk-- - al9 SOa40 spot: April; - -
- May June 20 24-aOO; July 20 24y
Lard - ii ga II 20 spot; IL l2ha- July
May II; June ii Is a.
Bulk Meats shoulders S-a- short rib m Id
10 short clear mid l0hal0H.
Hams Is Ms average a..
Whiekey-ll0 "a.
Freights--Corn to Buffalo, AK wheat do 81
A..
Receipts 5000 aour; 4s,O0t whea. l64 900 corn
81 900 oats; 5000 rye: 5000 harley. '.
Shipments 500 hour; 10000 wheat; l3J.GOt
cDrn. $500 oats; 10 0 barley: 1000 rye.
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FRYERURG.
Serious Accident.

Fryeburg, June 80 j. A. Harrington Of the
firm Of harrington X Morton, Conway Center, N.
H., through the vciousness of a horse was vio-
lenty thrown from his carriage, last evening, and
received such very severe injuries to the head as
at first were considered of fatal character
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01
FAR MINGTON.
Democrats Celebrating.


Pennington, June 80. The democrats of this
place are now firing salute of thirty eight guns,
over the nominations.
Commencement.
Large numbers in town to-day attending the
Normal school graduating exercises.
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rELEGKAMsIN GENERAL.

The weather in New York is hazy and hot, wind
west.
There were nine sunstrokcs yesterday in New
York.
The Wisconsin from New York has arrived at
Queenstown.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01

We have received from Levi l.. Lincoln, Esq,
an Illustrated Guide and Route Book of the Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad, directing travellers through
the finest country mag Unable, to the Centennial
exhibition. 1t is very useful guide TO this popu-
lar route for summer travel, and those intending
to visit Philadelphia should supply themselves
with copy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01
YALE AND HARVARD RACE WON
BY THE FORMER.
Time. % Minutes, . seconds.

Springfield, June 80. The race between the
Yale and Harvard crews ON the Connecticut, OPP
posie this city, this afternoon, resulted in an easy
victory for the Yale men, who took the lead at the
start and kept it to the close, coming in about
eight lengths ahead in twenty-five minutes and
two seconds, the Harvard time being half a minute
longer.
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BATH.
Death.

Bath, June 30. DR.. Israel Putnam one of our
most active and respected citizens, died here to-
day, aged 70 years. He was mayor of Bath eight
years, and filed other important municipal Offices
Was graduate of Brown University.
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kITTERY.
Naval fairs.

Portsmouth, June 80. Orders have been re-
ceived to stop work IN all the departments at the
navy yard, and close the yard on Saturday, next.
Exhaustion of the appropriation being the cause
of suspe nsion.
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BELFASC.
Fire..

Belfast, June 80. The house, ell and stable,
owned by Harrison Steele of Stockton, were en-
tirey destroyed by fire this morning. Loss ST.
600; insured for 81 200.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New YORK, June ~ 1916.
Money was easy at SKA 4-per cent. on call For
eign exchange firm al 4S7kassh for bankers long
and $50 X a4s8h for demand. Gold opened ut ll!k
and closed at ll2k. Loans l and per cent.
Customs receipts, el59,0OO. Treasury dis
bursed $9;e.oJ in geld, -,OtO Tor bonds
and 100000 in silver. Carrying rates were !
and 2per cent
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N EHsASKA.
Indian Matters.

Omaha, June 80. A despatch at department
headquarters, to day. from Fort Laramie, says -
at is reported from Red Cloud that Indians are
coming In. bringing news of another fight with
Northern Indians, the troops engaged not being
Gen. Cooks, and that village was entirely des-
troyed."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01

The democrats are terribly sick over their dem
onstraton the other evening. They think there
was more noise than voters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01

Hon. c. 2. Patterson, Superintendent of U. ;.
Standard weights and measures, Of Washington,
d. c., has furnished to Hon. S. c. Hatch, Treas
urer of State, set Of Metric Standards for the
State of Maine. Such sets arc now being furnish
cd the Stato
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01

An Industrious organ grinder RECALLED the resi-
dents in the vicinity Of the Journal office, last eve
ming, with Tho Last Rose of Summer "Mulli-
gan Guards" etc, until late hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01

The name of sewall Lancaster, ESD, was acci-
IDENTITY omitted from the tax list published lie
paws a tax of Sl2l,6 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01

Rev. Charles H. Rowe Of Wollaston Heights,
Mass, who has been spending week or more
with friends in this city, with his family will
leave on the eaiy train this morning
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$l,OOO,OO0
100000
ARKANSAS.
Serenade.

Serenade.
Little Rock, June 80. Ex-Gov. Baxter was
serenaded last night. He responded, saying the
democratic ticket was very strong one.
G. +. Tcbey editor of State Grange, and Chas.
E. Cunningham, delegates to the Indianapolis
greenbsck convention, also made speeches in
which they stated they would not vote for Tildcn
Political.
A number of republicans have issued calls for
the republican State convention July 2Sth. The
republican State committee recently in session
determined to put no ticket in the field, and The
present central committee denies any connection
with the movement TO put ticket up at this time.
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DAMARISCOTTA.
Burglary,

Isaac Genthner's dry goods and clothing store
was entered Wednesday night, and about $3.50
worth of silks and small sum of money stolen
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EASTPORT.
Drowned.

Passport June 80. A little son Of Mr.. James
Shields, about eight years old, was drowned to-
day, while playing on float in the dock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01

Prof G. r. Fletcher of Castiue, and his brother,
w. O. Fletcher, Esq., Of Warren, arc spending
few days in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01

Major z. NJ. Foeler Of this city, is to address
the Gardiner Reform Club, in that city, On Sun
day (to-moIrow) evening. A thoughtful address
NAV be expected.
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Cincinnati Produce Market.

tInCInNAC JunE 30, ItJb
PORK-$2O co 800 as.
LARD-sLeam Tx a.. Kettle, l39l3k.
BULK MEATS-shoulders IA clear rib slde
l0Ha-; clear sides l0kgA-.
observation-disclosures Aak; clear rib sides ii y
AZ clear sides ltkallx.
WHISkEY-l07a.
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The police seem not to "weary in well doing,
and continue their raids upon the liquor shops.
Warrants were signed yesterday by four Of our
city clergymen. At James c. Boynton's stable
one-half barrel of ale was found; at Ed. Getch-
ellis, FIVE quarts; at c. A. Norcrosss, five gallons.
BENEFITS, Lizards and Enrght's saloons were
searched, but no liquor found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-07-01

The East Livermore camp meeting commences
August Both, and closes Sept 9TH. The camp
meeting at Arson begins Sept, llth, and closes
S ept. 10th.
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EUROPE.
Germany.

Vienna, June 30. Advices from CettirJe an
nounce positively that the treaty of alliance regu-
arly ratified between Servia and Montenegro has
been in existence for the last fortnight
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ment.
The weather, the number and the ability of the
students have all worked together to make this
Commencement of the Wateryille Classical lnsti-
tute one of the most interesting.
Wednesday evening occurred the annual prize
defamation of the Junior Class, VIII ich numbers
thirty-three. The exercises of the evening were
creditabe to both teachers and taught, but rather
lengthy owing to the great number ofspeakers, 80,
seven of whom were young ladies, who read
essays. There were two prizes offered to the
young ladies for excellence iii essays; and two to
The young gentlemen for declarations; first award
ed TO John O. z. Wheelwright of Paris Me; Sec
ond to W. Edgar Perry of Hanover, Mass; and
honorable mention made Of Geo. W. Smith of
Waterville. The first prize for essays, award
ed to Miss Barrie Z. NOVEL; of " aterville; second
to Miss Dora S. Brown of Brooklyn n. y. and
Miss Angie NJ Foster of Waierville received hon.
orable mention. Thursday forenoon occurred the
graduating exercises of the College Preparatory
Course. There were twentyseven in this class,
one young lady. The prizes, which are awarded
according to scholarship, attendance and deport-
ment, were bestowed: first upon Miss Mnrle
Hartford Mathews Of Waterville; second upon
Wilbur Henry Judkins of Monmouth. Dr. Han
son took occasion to remark, in his closing ad-
dress, that this class was considered by him Ie-
markably faithful and efficient one and out of
the twenty more than half had taken a rank
of ninety on a bs sis of one hundred
AT three o'clock Z. NJ occurred the graduation
fthe class in the Ladies Collegiate Course.
The following is the Order Of Exercises;
Prayer.
Music.
Influence, Bertha Schofield VIM, Benton.
=. Little Things,
Hannah Elizabeth Lowe, Waterville.
Nothing but leaves,
Nellie Octavia Ham, West Waterville.
Cobwebs, Mary Harding Melcher, Wateryille.
Music.
Patching, Adeliza Elzora Wilson, Waterville.
Language,
Alice Victoria Drnmmond, Waterville.
Incompleted. Emma Indy Nudd, Waterville.
Imperfecton, Annie Potter Perry, Camden.
Music.
Yesterday, To-day and Tomorrow,
Nellie Sophia Perry, Camden.
10 Hidden Treasures.
Rosa Evelyn Stacy Wate,vlc
IL The Necessity of an Ideal.
(Valedictory Addresses)
Ali3c Maria Emerson, West Waterville.
Music.
Comforting of Diplomas.
Addresses to Graduating Glass,
Award Of prizes.
Music.
Though the afternoon was quite hot an audience
which completely filed the Baptist church, listened
with brcathless attention TO these young ladies,
showing by hearty applause, their approval. The
Philharmonic Club of Boston, which is quite a
novelty in this town. furnished music for all the ex
ercses. This Club, ii is needless to say, was cor
daily received,
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Flower Sunday will be observed in the Winth-
rop Street church tomorrow. The pastor will
preach sermon in the morning TO the children,
at the close of which the rite Of baptism will be
administered. The church will be decorated with
flowers There will be q Sabbath school concert
in the evening.
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Weather Probabilities for To-Day.

For the Middle and the New England States
northwest backing to southwest winds, partly
cloudy and cooler weather, and in the northern
portion falling barometer.
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FIRST CLASS SECURITIES
FOR SALE.
Seven per cent. Ten Year Bonds
--OF THE
New England Mortgage Secur
lily Co,

President, Henry Saltonstall. Treasurer Chico.
pee Mani. Co. Directors L. Jefferson Coolidge,
Treas. Lawrence Mani. Co., Chas. l.. Flint, Sec.
Mas. State 9oard OF Agriculture. John p. Putnam,
L. Young. Counsel-Henry w. Paine, Boston,
formerly OF Maine,) and Simeon e. Baldwin, New
Haven.
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The Standard editor now omits the reading OF
all kingfield items