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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
ILLINOIS.
Murder.

CHICAGO, August 30. Levi Tosselman, a
wealthy retired merchant, formerly of Baltimore
and Chicago, was murdered at w ischits, Kansas
recently. lie left here three weeks ago to inspect
his western property.
Philadelphia merchants who lost FIRE ight by the
strikers riot at Pittsburg, have decided to bring
suit against the Pennsylvania railroad.
Failures.
II is feared the failure of the State Savings In
stitution will cause a general run on savings
banks, and that fully six more suspensions will
occur this week.
An Elkhorn, Wis, despatch charges that Presi-
dent Spencer of the State Savings Institution,
was cashier of the Elkhorn bank when it failed,
and embezzled its funds, and was subsequently
identified with the Cook Co. National Bank of
Chicago, which failed disastrosuy few years
ago.
Indian Matters.
Gen. Terry left for Washington yesterday. He
has advices from Gen. Miles, Aug. 18th, stating
Sitting Bull with 1900 warriors had been met
south of the British line 1t is understood he left
British territory because of difficulty with the
authorities. His band is in good condition If
Sitting Bull is found on this side of the line he
will be relentlessy pursued. Terry thinks his
commission requirers larger escort for its safety
than can be provided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
SOUTH BERWICK.
Railroad Accident.

South BERWICK, August %. The engine n |
baggage car OF the 1890 P. NJ. train from Boston
to North Conway, on lthc Eastern railroad, Con-
way division, were thrown from the track by some
unknown cause, near this place this p. NJ, badly
dcmolshing the cars and tender, and tearing up
the track. Fortunately no one was seriously in
jured; but the passengers were considerably
shaken up and frightened. A train was at once
despatched to clear the wreck and the passen-
gers proceeded by extra trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

The Calling gun recently procured by the State
from the general government, was fired at Sec
ond class target, exc feet, by detachment from
the Androscoggin Artillery, under command of
Lieut. John S. p. Ham, with the following results :
Distance 500 yards. with q strong breeze at
right angle of line of firing. OF the 400 shots fired
some l52 were wasted in getting the range and
windage, as the squad was entirely inexperienced
in working the gun. Of the remaining 30S shots,
1872 were hits. To test the rapidity of firing four
cases of cartridges containing l52 shots were fired
in % seconds, and most OF these shots were hits
Total hits, 1862. viz Bulls Eye, Il; Center, 80;
Inner IS; Outer, 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
W ASHlNGTON.
Illness.

WAsHNGToN, August 20. Senator Morton's
son, special agent in Alaska, was hopelessly i'll
when the steamer sailed thence, August 20.
South Carolina Matters.
L. s. Attorney Stone of South Carolina has re-
signed and will practice law in New York. He
says the people of South Carolina are determined
to send Chamberlain to the penitentiary. lie
states that certain Northern governor refused to
honor Hampton's requsition for an ex-otficial of
South Carolina, charged with frauds, but en-
dorsed upon it that Hampton had never been for
mally recognized by the Federal government.
Death.
Z. L. Stanton, son Of the late Secy Stanton,
died this morning.
Senator Morton.
A telegram says Senator Morton had another
good nights rest and is getting on we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

barn owned by Henry A. Wright, Northamp-
ton, was struck BY lightning and destroyed this
afternoon.
Lightning struck large barn on the Governor
Francis estate, Warwick, X. l., this +. NJ, de-
stroying it with its contents.
0osePh H. AVoru, one 81 'he most prominent
business men of Bridgeport, Mass, died this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
The seventh Day Adventists.
IANF NKOUND,
RICHMOND, August 29th, lS1

RICHMOND, August 18th, 1871
This morning the atmosphere indicated a Storm
but the sun struggled through the clouds and with
its genial rays dispersed the msts of the
morn. The work Of pitching tents still continues
for each train brings new arrivals The circle Of
camps grows denser and the general appearance
of the grounds more beautiful Busy hands are
at work preparing rural designs, notices, etc.
The speakers stand is the central object of at
tract ion. IL is OF the purest htc and beautiful
ly ornamented with iestoons of bright green
leaves, mingled with pager fringe and red autumn
leaves. The effect OF these brilliant colots az ainst
the white ground is very pleasing to the
eye. Above the stand are two large charts one
being copy of the Decaloge anl the other a pic.
torial representation OF the visions of Daniel and
John Above Gods law is the verse "lf We love
me keep my commandments, and above the pro-
phetc chart is the motto, search the scriptures"
Below are the words, behold | come quickly"
Rustic designs, autumn leaves, ferns, vines, ever.
greens and flowers, tasteiully arranged-all com
blne to render the spot one of great beauty. The
fronts OF the tents are trimmed nth bright leaves
and rustic vases adorn the grounds. At the en-
trance of the grove are tue words Seventh Day
Adventist Campmeetng. Hear the Judge"
Beautifully adjusted over the arch are trimmings
of leaves, vines, evergreens, etc.
The Maine State Conference held It's first session
in the tabernacle at 10 \. NJ. The meeting wa
opened with prayer by Ed J. B. Goodrich OF
Hartland, Maine, who is President Of the Confer
ence. Delegates were present, representing
churches IN Norlidgewock, Deering, Hartland,
Cornville, Jay, Woodstock Brunswick, Fairfield,
Cambridge, Fryeburg, Richmond, Canaan, Oak
field, and Llnneus. Some remarks were made
in regard to the progress of the cause.
The report OF the last session of the conference
was read and accepted, and some business trans
acted, after which tue meeting adjourned to the
call OF the chair.
The remainder of the day will be occupied in
adjoining the grounds and preparing for public
services tomorrow. If the weather continues fay
orable during the week the meeting cannot fail to
be grand success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30


The New York Life Insurance company has
actively interested itself in efforts of the Union
Trust Co. TO detect the forgers of the S64. 900
check purportng to have been drawn by the lat
ter, because of suspicion expressed that the vice
presidents and actuary Beers of the Insurance
company was implicated.
Found.
Miss Nellie Iovejoy, aged II, daughter of
wealthy Boston widow, who mysteriouslv d,ap-
peared from the convent, has been found at Ri.
Were du Loup. She fled down the ST. Lawrence
in a canoe. Her mental soundness is questioned.
Consul Badeau.
Consul General Badeau at London declares he
has worn no decoration abroad except those indi-
eating his connection with the Union army.
Gen. Grant.
Gen. Grant visits Dunrobin as the guest of the
Duke Of Sutherland, Sept. 18th, subsequently
spending few days at lnverary as the Duke Of
Argyies guest.
Secretary Bristow.
Secretary Bristow is in town. He SAYS he is
out of public life, and has desire to return to
il.
Suicide.
stranger took fatal dose of morphine at
Farrar's hotel, New Brunswick, New jersey
Monday, leaving letter declaring he wanted to
see 1.-THE outside world"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
SOUTH CAROLYN A.
South Carolina Affairs.

COLUMBIA, August 20. The Grand Jury are
considering nine bills against ex-State Treasurer
Csrdoza, Senator Owens, Comptroller Hoge, ex
Comptroller Gen. Dunn, ex-Treasurer Parker and
others, based on evidence before the investigating
committee. The grand jury is composed of nine
whites and eight blacks, and twelve are necessary
to find an indictment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

Army Pensioners are reminded that Biennial
examinations before U. s. Surgeons are necessa-
ny this year. Every pensoner is subject to this
examination on or after Sept. 4th unless his GER
tlfcate in express terms exempts him. Pension
certificates must be presented to the Surgeon to
save anv flelav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

The Detroit Daily Tribune says The entertain
ment at the Opera House by the Haywood Com
bination was excellent in every particular The
house was crowded, and the audience was kept in
The best Of humor from the beginning to the close
Of the performance. The company is emphaaicsl-
y one Of the best that ever visited our city, and
t certainly deserves the liberal patronage of all
the amusement loving people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
VIRGINIA.
EmbeZZlement.

teleich has been arrested and charged with de.
frauding the government Other arrests of ofiic
ials are sntic pated. investigation discloses EN-
bezzlements during the late collector Lees ad.
ministration reaching S2S, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

DR.. A. c. Pollock, the well known surgeon Chi
ropodist. may now be consulted at the Cony
House in this city. He is skilled physician,
making specially of diseases Of the human foot,
and removing corns, in growing nails ard bunions
without the leas. appearance of blood, and with
out giving pain to the patient He remains here
but one week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
BASE BALL.

The game in Boston yesterday, was called to
end on the fourth inning on account of the rain.
Score, Bostons 6, Cincinnatis 0.
Lowell, Lowells 7. Louisves L.
New York, Hsrtiords l. Indianapolis 3. The
rain stopped the game at the end of the 9th in
ming.
Rochester. Chcsgos 3, Rochesters l. Ten in
nings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Attempted Suicide.

DOVER, August 20. William ii. Clark of Viii
lard, Mass who has been visiting son in this
city, attempted to commit suicide last evening"
with pair OF scissors, laboring under Temporal
~ fit of insanity, induced by fever from which
he had just recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
TENNESSEE.
Scienlific Meeting.

NASHVILLE, August 30. Indications are favor
able for an unusually full aud interesting associa-
ton for the advancement of science. Large ac-
cessons to the membership list from the south are
anticipated President Morrison has arrived, also
Prof Marsh Of Yale and Prof. James Hill Of AL
bany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
ROCkLAND.


RocKLAND. August 90. AT the republican eau.
Gus this evening, they elected delegates to the
county convention, favorable to endorsing Presi'
dent Hayes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

The Minot Corner corn factory was started up
on Thursday. From 200 to $50 hands are en-
poyed. About 100000 cans of corn will probably
packed this season. Two hundred and fifteen
acres of sweet corn were planted by Minot and
Poland farmers for the factory The corn prom
i.es well. Probably about $4,000 will be receiv-
od this season by Poland and Minot farmers for
,Meet corn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

Hard times bring them to it, and people have
TO look around these times to save their money.
That's the reason Dow & Storer sell so many
groceries, for they sell to compare with the times
l,o for 'em
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

AGeorge B. Sawyer, Esq. of Wscasset, has just
received his sixth consecutive nomination as Clerk
of Courts in Lincoln county. lie is the Oldest Of
fetal in that capacity in the State, except Hon.
W. NJ. Stratton of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

We publish below the statute under which the
Common Council in response to the request Of 6Sl
voters, ordered the Board of Aldermen to call the
railroad uleetlng for Wednesday next
Sec. 50, Chap. 81. Meetings for the purposes
aforesaid to aid in the construction of railroads in
cities shall be called by the muriCipa officers,
the order of the common council, as meetings for
the election of city officers called; and said
common council shall set forth in their order the
substance Of the proposition to be inserted IN the
warrant At such meetings. The legal voters shall
vote in wards by ballot, those in favor of the
proposition in the warrant voting Eyes, and those
opposed voting mo" the ballots cast shall be
sorted, counted and declared in open ward meet
ing and recorded and the clerks shall make re-
turns thereof to the municipal officers, who shall
examine such returns; and if two-thirds of the
ballots cast in favor of the proposition, said
officers shall forthwith proceed to carry the same
into effect.
1t will be seen that ii was imperative upon the
Mayor and Aldermen to carry out the order Of the
Common Council, and that any action by the for
mer imply ing delay so to defeat the order OF the
Common Council. would have been unlawful, and
would have subjected the Mayor and Aldermen
to the censure of the community as well as to the
penalty for violating their oaths of Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

1t is thought that the short crop of logs at the
mills, will finally result bene6cially in stiflening
the lumber market. The old stock will be all
worked up. and the lumber yards cleaned out
builders will be hungry for the new stock to be
manufactured next season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

The races announced for the August meeting
% the Bath Driving Park are being held on We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. The
purses amount TO $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

Yesterday, gentleman and his wife and family
belonging in Lisbon, passed through this city, on
their way to the Aroostook country, where they
will settle and carve out home in the wilder
ness. They travelled in covered prairie wagon,
aboard which they keep up housekeeping on their
Journey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
OHIO.
Railroad Accident.

CINCINNATI, August 20. freight train on
the L. z. a L. railroad off the track yesterday,
at Hansells station, and two trsmps who were
stealing ride were killed, and two we've badly
injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

Another of those popular excursions over the
Maine Central TO Portland and the islands in the
hsrbor, will come of on Saturday next, Sept. LIST.
This will give the people grand opportunity to
see the great commercial city of Maine, and get
sniff of salt water air. at very cheap rate. See
lie advertisements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

In a widows claim for State pension, the fol-
lowing is the alleged cause of death of the soldier :
"was detached to guard house in the night time
aud while lying on the ground was moonstruck in
his eyes, VIII ch caused his death"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

1t viii be seen by the terms of the proposition
upon which the people of Augusta are to be called
to vote next Wednesday. that no part of the
$4,000 asked from Augusta is to be paid until
bona fde subscriptions are made to the entire cap
tal stock of the Messalonskee & Kennebec Rail-
road Company. This fact should be borne in
mind, and by consulting the advertisement head
ed Notice to Voters" may be found in detail. 1t
is the desire and intention of those interested in
the building of the road, to have all the money
spent here. among our own citizens, those who
are in need of employment. We have workmen
in our own midst who competent to build ev-
cry part of the road, without going abroad for as
sistanCe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

liams Post, No. 10. &. A. r., this Thursday eve
ming, at eight O'Clock.
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PENNSYLVANIA,
Political.

PoTTsvILLE, August 30, Hon. T. w. Hughes
repudlates the democratic state convention plat
form, and is organizing greenback club. A
meeting attended by two hundred was addressed
by him here last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. August 20, 1sG7.
Money was easy at 4-ai-per cent. ON call. For
elgn exchange advanced to 4Sia for bankers long
anu isi7+ d4s5- for demand cold opened at l04 q
ana closed at iOi-. Loans lha9a4 per cent.
Customs receipts, $4,000. Treasury disbursed
ga O0G interest sl099O0 .or bonds and 900 for
silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

$. w. Lane, Esq, our efficient city treasurer,
leaves the city to-day on brief vacation, which
he will spend in the vicinity of Portland, Lake
Nebago, and Songo river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

NJ RYI.AND.
A COWhiding,

ANNAPOLIS, August Is. DR.. Geo Hammond
was cowhded yesterday by VIM. l.. Dorsey the
result of political feud Both are prominent
democratic politicians. duel is anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
The Menhaden OIL Business.

The Menhaden oil business in the State is about
the same in August as it was in July, The fish
ermen report that in June a large school of men
haden made their appearance. and during the
month there was good prospect of large catch
for the whole season, but about the first of July
large school of cbicores. or as some call them
baracouters, made their appearance on the usual
feeding grounds of menhaden, driving the latter
into the rivers and bays from Gloucester to Mt.
Desert. The result was plenty of fish, but Ct
poor quality and small size. This effects the fish
ing interest in two ways 1t affects the factories
on account of poor quality, and fishermen because
their SCENES are made expressly to take fish off
shore, and in trying to take them close to land
they destroy their senes. One Steamer destroyed
five sienes in as many days anu caught less than
one hundred barrels, although they estimated
that they surrounded five thousand barrels during
the five days.
The alblcore Is fish about three feet long and
weighs about thirty pounds. They are called by
the fishermen "butchers, from their savage man
ner OF destroying menhaden and mackeiel. Capt.
DE Blois of South Bristol, saws that nine years
ago he found albicores on the same ground where
they are this year, and that not menhaden was
seeu while they were present lie then came to
the conclusion that Maine was not safe place to
continue the menhaden oil bushes. in, and TAX
ing down his factories he removed his whole bust
ness to Virginia. The next year the ncnhalen
made their appearance off Maine, and were plen-
~ from that time until 1876, but during this time
the alblcoies were absent Knowing the above
facts, 1t Is the universal opinion Of the menhaden
fishing interest that this poor season Is not owing
TO a scarcity of fish, but because they are driven
away flom their usual fishing grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
Weather Indications for To-day,

For New England and the Middle States,
falling, followed by rising barometer, cooler, west
erlv winds, partly cloudy weather, and occasional
light rains, possibly followed by clear weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
Fatal Accident.
NEW YORK.


New YORK, August 20. The democratic Cen
trial Association of the sth assembly district, Sc
coded in body from Tammany hall, last night
after denouncing John Kelley.
Gold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati August %. 1877.
FORK $l3 OOa00 W Clear sides, AK
LARD BACON
steam, as Is Shoulders, ga
Kettle, 5Oal0 90 Clear rib sides, 5 GOA
BULK MEATS Clear sides, asS
shoulders, 8 aa0- WHISKEY--I 07al Us
Clear rib sides, 0-as4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

We hope for the good of our church music,
that Mr.. Tracy's musical convention will be fully
patronized Mr.. Tracy is an educated musician
who stands deservedly high in the profession, and
his position as pianist in Boston is second TO
none. He will have the assistance of Mr.. An
drew d. Ward, who will have charge of the rudi-
mental and church singing department Mrs. Fan
me Mlliken will take prominent part in the
Cantata. Maria Murdoch aud sister W i'll be pres
ent. Miss Abbott from Watcrville, will assist at
the organ. Mr.. VIII Sanborn, Miss Flora Coch-
rane and several other local artists will assist
panists. Clergymen will be kind enough to read
this notice to their congregation, and thus ad-
vance the cause of church music in tn EN-.
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Err MONT.
Death.

WINDSOR, August %. Hon. Allen Wardner,
iather-n-law of Secretary Evarts and promi-
nent man in Windsor and throughout the state,
died this morning, aged 80 years.
Fatal Accident.
Wales Weaver, l6 years old, riding in a car
rage last evening near Ostead, reached forward
and struck the horse with his hand. The horse
kicked up and struck Weaver in the stomach
killing him Instantly.
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BATH.
Launched.

Bath, August 30 Launched to-day by Goss,
Sawyer & Packard, ship of ,529 tons, named
lIecla, owned by John W. Mari, Levi W. Hough-
ton, A. p. Boyd George and Robert Munson and
Others Of this city, and Capt Scott Wyman OF
Damari,c otta. Capt Edward o. Day commands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

The recent arrest Of John Il. Smith in Bath, on
charge of swindling, proves of much interest to
many people in Gloucester and the neighbo,ing
towns of Pownsl, Durham and Freeport About
the year 1864 or 1865, Smith was preaching in
schoolhouses and vestries around through the
towns named. and was very popular. He next
distinguished himself as a stump speaker in the
fall Of 1856. In 1867 he turned up as hay buy
er, and in the towns above named he bought large
quantities of pressed hay and sent it off to mar
ket, with a promise OF paying for it when he
should receive pay from those to whom he sold.
lie never paid, and the farmers lost some $4,000.
Tney banded together and employed officers TO
track the swindler, and he was caught near the
Canada line. On returning to the scene of his
crimes, he made his escape, or. as many think,
was allowed to take his departure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
loral anu State Mems.

Titcomb is again heard from in our advertising
columns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30

Mr.. James NJ. Trscy's third matinee will be
given at Meonan Hall at 10 IL O'Clock. this
Thursday forenoon. Miss Maria Murdoch will
sing four songs, accompanied by Miss Bessie Muir
doch. Mr.. Tracy will play five pieces of Chopins,
a Beethoven Sonata opens 26 with the funeral
march, Rhapsodie Hungroise No. 2. by List, Cas-
cade by Psuer, and Thalbergs Home Sweet Home
and Gottschalk's Last Hope, by particular request
of his scholars. 1t will be seen that this is an I'M
usually fine programme, and Mr.. Tracy will no
doubt interpret it with his characteristic artistic
beauty and finish in expression and brilliant exc
cuton. All interested in music Of cultivated
order are invited free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-30
UTAH.
Death.

SALT LAKE, August 30. Brigham Young die
Of four o'clock this afternoon.