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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-13
VOL. VIII.
Aennebrt Journal.
Pdolished ut AUGUSTA. MAINE, Water Street
tot Of Court by SPRAGUE, OWEN X NASH,
Daily Aenmshse aonrnal,

i5sued every morning, except sundays. IL con
Ans the latest news by telegraph ana mail give.
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poiitical ani local articles and generous amount
oi farming, home and miscellaneous reading viii
iull compilation Of State news.
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The New York herald., 1877-07-01

nve at No IS crosby street, am grocer. and e %
married man my age n twenty knou Flood
ana knew his wiie; remembsr s.turdsy night INC "
OF February, | remember hts vie coming into m,
place, bcked her my place and seat 70 bed ~nt'
her ~as not ln bed with nsr when fiooi knockce
thing; dia not want 10 open the coor snd sd nc
afraid
The evidences beiug complsssd. Mr. Hove ssnnsa
up on behalf Of The prisoner
hr. Benjamin. X Pbeips, the DIsfrcs Attorney.
that the Sas vac s ,, Pea n ssis % sisas
aud the cold law - n writn sbouid bs sdmins<terss
without any regard Tor the consequences
Judge sutherland next proceedee % cb4rr
jury At great icneth revis~ins AL the ts<ti Doaf
ducod and sApatiating fully on the difsrent Sec
o. ,ss aw sr OF 81 marie, q, d., Ne ssrssa 'ss Jar, 70
render a verdict viostion OF ths Ias Ne drew mo
legal distinctions between murder IN th~ sns
mittcd The case the osnssasrstsn Of The 1ufy.
The Jury retired NJ sps 4. A.. ssd The srx.f crovd
IN siendsncc waited for ths serict twenty usls-
uies past hye the Jury 'nts fsr sslrsetsns
law In relation q" anfdsf in The nrsl ana
ond degrees and % hear some tssiisseny reed. A
returned ~ah ssrd.ss Of ruasy Of marasr
n the degrea On being ssked ssst be ssa 10
say Why Judgment shoalc ssi - rreneencsa spoa
forded proper time "a obtain isstlDDny 20 inpescb
some OF the witnesses ior the prs<~cutioA Jsdks
sa,hersna ssn'snsas 'ss pn.ess !. .ss .,., w..
have had lucky escape Had nst shs Isfs ths rieht
to determine from the evidence 10 tbs from year
hceman that you thoughs y.ur ~lfe "a there ~ss
AHA, that you had formed sprsmsditslsd design 10
killf repeat you ought 70 be shsnkts 20 the jury.
for treating you msrciialiy. ssd Lsa
f,rer trial rec ci the Court thst yoa bs
conlned State Prison Tor the torn of ycar nssrsi
hIe.'
On The arst ballot the jury stood nine Tor nurses ia
the nrst degree TO three for murder the sscoae Os
hearing how narrowly he had escaped the sAiiess
Flood shook hands warmly win MS counsel. No.
Howe, aud with tears exp rases1 hfs gratitude
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
ARDENT MRS. PARISH.

HOW SHE Is REFORMING FORT LER--BAKERA
WAGON DRIVERS AND SALOON KEKPIEs IN
TRoUBLE-coNSEcTIcur IN NEW JERSEY.
Fort Lee, on the HUDSON, and the quiet town of
Hackcnsack were OF uproar yesterday, cosss-
quent on the OF twentyshree well known esi-
xens tho place, the complaint Of the veil
known Mrs. Parish. About oighlecn years sines
Daniel Parish camo to Fort Lee. bought . lot ana
erected house there, In which he dweh until bic
death. BY his will he left his property 10 grand
child. Suddenly an old woman appeared. claiming N
be his widow II turned out she had been divorced,
and then she produced judgment against him from
an Ohio court In her iavor The adminis,rs-
tor appointed by the Court treated hes
like any other creditor and she harasssd him
by long suit, coupled with personsl abuse,
which lasted some years and SO wasted the property
that little left Tor distribution among the efedtofA
The Court directed tho estate TO be sold Tor the
payment OF the debts. Mrs Parish vowed vengesncs
aaains, any one VINO oougn. ~, anu ,rhs.ss .i
under her ban. AS both Neser aud Schiosser, whs
kept tho house when the sale took place. sold beer on
Sundays, which Now Jersey law iorbids, sho was able
to break their licenses aud nnc thcm Then she com.
meuccd u crusade against all German saloon keopefss
timing some aud imprisonng others Assatltng every
one who would Join with her, ono Of the parties
attacked caused her arrest under tho statuto ana on
OF the charges the justice sent her 70 jail Tor nf.
teen'd days.
has now commenced prosecutions against violators
OF the Sunday laws, avowng her intention TO prevent
the baker, the butcher ana the IN kman from supply.
ing their customers the Sabbath. Yesterday
twcnty-threo warrants were granted at ner instance
Ono Is against f. Mamme bager, for selling bread
on sunday. Fined 81 and costs. Four were against
ierryboat on Sunday. Each fined So and costs.
John Alaser. Alonzo Taylor and Joseph Schlcssor
demanded an examination, which IL ses down
for Thursday ncxt.. lu most OF the other
cases. which charges against candy shop kecpcrs
temperance and grocers, the parties were
put undcr nominal bail answer II tho Grand Jury
finds bill, and one case was discharged Mra Parish
nvows her intention to take out more warrants and
MORE untl no shall violate the Lords day 10 Fort
Lee, and all be '+as orderly as town In New Eng
land" As many OF the accused are among the most
quiet and respectable citizens OF tho county the ex-
citemcut prevailing can be understood.
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
THE COURTS.
Interest of Property Owners in the
Proposed Parade Ground.
ENFORCING an ALIMONY AGREEMENT
Decisions of Judge Blatchford in
Collision Suits.

Tho effort TO got public parade ground on the upper
part OF tho island promises to be fruitful Of prolonged
litigation. It will be remembered that while the pro.
cecdings for acquiring title to necessary lands
before Judge Donohue the Legislature passed &C,
rspealing the law under which the proceedings were
instituted When the bill signea by the Governor
Judge Donohue ntmated TO counsel that an order
might be entered discontinuing the whole matter Mr.
Shaw counsel tor the property holders Interested
before Judge Donohue IN Supreme Court. Chambers.
Mr Shaw contended tkat as tho constitutional amend
mcnt OF 1873 prohibited he passage OF any local or pr
vate bill for opening OF streets OF places thsre
could be legul repeal Of any law for such opening
already operative Corporation Counsel whitney. in
reply, cited General Term that the constitu
tona provision did not apply 10 city street openings,
and he contended that whether II was applicable or
not, he had the same right That any attorney hau 10
apply behalf oil client to Withdraw an application
that mad bean made Judge Donohue took the papers,
reserving his decision.
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
SUMMARY OF LAW GASES.

In the case of Obrght WeI counsel for tho bank
rupts yesterday moved to Do allowed to introduce
testimony to contradict the statements OF one Joel Z.
Hyams as to fraud In making the assignment Judge
Biatchord denied the motion, saying ''The only
you contradict is this man Hyams, and in
deciding the motion did not attach any importance
TO his testimony"
Some time ago Francis Covert was committed to
swor charge Of forging conveyance OF real estate
Oh Hixty-ninth street, between Tenth and Eleventh
avenues. Tho case was transferred from the General
Sessions 10 the Oyer and Termner. Tho latter court
having adjourned without taking any action the
matter application was made yesterday on behalf Of
Covert 10 Judge Donohue, IN Supreme Court, Cham
bers for reduction OF his bail from S. 600 TO 600,
II being alleged thnt he was unable to furnish the
former ball. The application was srenuously opposed
and resulted in q denial Of the application
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
AN UNFORTUNATE RESCUE.
A MAN WHO OUGHT 10 HAVE DROWNED.
rL-..., tha Nm Ernnciscn A all

a MAN wHo OUGHT TO HAVE DROWNED.
From the San Francisco MALL
A small with = Ratchet face, on one side Of
which large swelling called ut the police Office
yesterday and inQuired:-
.what can you do to man that hits you and raises
a lump like .hatS"
..Have him up TOR battery " he struck with his 1sI
If he pounded you with club you might mako as
sauit to murder out Of IT," replied the official In
charge
.Prc.ty bad taco amt ns" said the small man.
.spretty good welt" assented the o1lca.. 'low did
you got ~"
..won" said tho small man. II went in to take
swim at North Beach q little whilo age, and the
water WAS cold and little rough aud somehow
felt was going down and hollered. A big fellow
on shore yelled TO me TO Keep Anoas ana men
just bet, Mister, ] had close squeak. when
ths big fellow got hold Of me was seeing stars and
around the neck TO save myself, and wc went down
together was out Of wind and had TO LEI So aud
Mistsr the minute my head come above water that
big brute hit . fearful blow right here on fne
cheek bonc-mc, dyin' man. as you might say. !
never heered OF such n damn piece oil cruelty. Did
your
"well,' inquired the otIcia "what happened
ssOh." said the small man, tendery patting his
swollen Jaw with his handkerchief VI dunno The
brute Knocked me ou! O. my senses. wnen come 70
suppose was pulled IN by the hair Tho crowd was
shaking tho big brute by the hand and holding out
dasks TO him Just soon as got my strength
back aud my clothes on, lit out !or here TO
havo that scouudrel arrested He might sotto
though, mghtn't he, II was 10 hunt him up ana lot
him know tnat meant 10 put him through 2"
Two miuuies aNerward the small man was rubbing
his broadoat part Koarncy street With startled ex-
prcssion and complaining 10 somc citizens that " was
nm outrage that man should be brutally beaten at
North Beach and thon kicked out OF the City Hall
when no wont 10 complain about II He would have
Justice though the hcavcns fell. lie was taxpayer
and man OF family, he was, and NO man could beat
n, N, nd nol su1cr or
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

MIRA Daniel Terry, oil Amityviie. died few days
ago under extraordinary circumstances. About week
preceding death, while picking rose, she felt
slight sting IN her thumb, and supposed that small
thorn had cnersd II, though she could soc no mark Of
puncrure. There was considerable pain, but II soon
subs,dcd, and she proceeded about her household
dut,.s In few hours, however, the pain returned,
and sho sent physician. who prescribed remedies
that afforded relief Three days aiterward The pain
returned and the hand and arm became very much
swoIlcn Medical advice was again sought and every
known remedy applied, but she continued 10 grow
worse until her death. She vas n strong healthy
woman. IN the prime oil lilo
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
DECISIONS.
SUPREME coUnr-cHAMBEns.

BY Judge WeStbfOok
Robertson va Getty.-With the consideration money
In their pockels mentioned which was paid to them
upon their written promise TO accept 83H per cent Of
this IN FULL and which payment, or to secure
which, the defendants have sixty days the plaintiffs
ought not permitted TO MAINTAIN the OF
rest. Arrest vacated; no costs.
Wells vs. Ristau-On defendants giving security In
the sum Of $3.50 10 pay costs Of reference, 10 bc ap
proved by Court the same VIII be sent 70 referee
Judgment and execution will stand Is security for
same, security 10 be gwen In ten days
BY Judge DoDohue
Chscholm VI. Park.-Aotion denied, without costs
In tho matter OF Nandcr.-Granted
People, &c, vs.. Covert Writ dismissed and prisoner
remanded.
Chase vs. Bosthwick k-Motion denied
Chase va Chxse-Decree Of divorce granted to plain
til
wolton vs.. Clark-No proof of responsibility.
Buckley vs. Grifhth-Motion granted: receiver ap-
pointed
BY Judge Barrett
Fagan vs. Beggs.-The defendants order ls substan.
TALLY correct but the blanks must be ed up and sepa-
ratio orders entered each motion and the clause
which states II . is BY consent IONS 'trsssn out su
Rugsles, 70 take proof as to the matters stated
tho petition and in tho opposing adavits and such
further proofs either party may adduce, and re-
port therein with his opinion.
Pagan Beggs (No. 2L-rhc receiver Is directed to
make aud file his account within ten days and such
account so to be flied rs referred 10 phIo Rugges 10
pass upon and adjust tho simultaneously with
the issue IN this action and TO report final decree
therein settling the accounts between plaintiff las ro-
ceiver and Individuality and defendant.
Devlin VS.. Shannon (No. 2.-Case and amendments
settled.
Devlin VS.. Shannon NO 8).-Case and Amendments
settled aud request contained In latter part Of notice of
settlement granted. SEQ margin OF notice.
MARINE CoURT--cHAMBERs.
BY Judge Goepp.
Goldyer vs. Young, Milicr Vs. Richardson, Thiii VS..
Murtha, Scheliha Glenn. Rothschid VS. Staudacher
Brannigan va Kennedy. Order granted
BY lodge Sheridan
witte vs. Bernheimer.-Aotion dented, with $40
costs.
BY Judge MoAdnmA
O'Ncill va Pentz z--0i tniou hled
Hofeucr vs.. Hotener. - Order settled and fled
Chevaler Kohstam m.-5ee lndorsemont on
papers.
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
AN ESCAPE FROM THE GALLOws.

COMPLETION OF THE TRIAL OF JAMES FLOOD
FOB KILLING HIS wrrE-vERpIcr OF MURDER
IN THE SECOND pEGREE--sENT TO STATE
PRISON FOR LIFE.
Notwithstanding the fac, that the Court Of General
sessions opened u full hour earlier yesterday than
usual long before tho time the prisoner James Flood
loft the rombs concourse OF people assem-
bIed tho brown stonc building In Chambers street,
ANXIOUS 10 get glimpse Of the wife murderer. lmme-
diateiy Flood being taken 10 The court room the
crowd hocked In after HIM, and the pro-
cecdings werc begun a strict silence was man naned
BY the much interested spectators. After few mo-
mcnts' hurried consultation with the prisoner Mr..
William F. Howe and stated that he would not
make any formal opening preferrng TO all ho
had to cay until the conclusion OF the evidence In the
case Mr. Howe thcreupon called tho Witnesses for
the defence.
Peter Lyons, the nrst Witness testified as follows
reside ut No. 81 Fulton street, Brooklyn; am q
Waterman for the Knickerbocker loo Company; have
known Flood Two years; his reputation is that Of
nard working, honest man; he did not drink TO ex-
cess or lose an hour at work while ho lived with me,
Tor about months hc said his wife was not right
since no got hur noticed inden taon In the from
al bonc.
on cross examination by District Attorney Rollins
witncss said Floods wife sometimes lived with him
and sometimes not; hc lived tnere steadily; don't
know where his wife hvod she said she used to go TO
her sistcrs sho used lctters he worked al
his trade. which was that of tnsmith.
Michael Halliday, of No 81 Barrow street, de-
posed:--I am a metal rooier; know Flood; he was in
my employ about four weeks and about week prior
to this occurrence, aud always found hin 10 Do
good, steady and emperate
Mr.. Fordhani, OF No Isl Bond strocs, Brooklyn,
who had Flood about two years, corrobor ated
the witness Floods sobrie,y and good char
acter Mrs. Margaret Lyons and q Roscoe Bryant
testified to the same effect
After Mr.. Bryants testimony was nnished Ar. Howe
called William AlfKa There WAS o slight com motion
aud cranng OF nccks 10 obtain . view OF the follow
who tho hour ot her great peril deserted the poor
woman who had mot with her sad death almost undor
his very eyes Amid breathcss scnoo Afka ssc ended
the wtncas stand. looking as demurc ant
as though tho drama acted In his presence anu tho
subsequ ucnt results everyday 0ccurren &C. 10
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
LIBELLED STEAMBOATS,

In the collision suit In which John G. Murchie,
owner Of tho schooner Mist. lbellcd the steamboat
state OF New York 10 recover damagss and In which
charged that the steamboat had run into and
damaged the schooner, Judge Biaschford yesterday
rendered decision favor OF tho libellant and orr
dered reference ascertain the amount OF damages.
In similar suit IN which Richard Scull others,
owners Of tho schooner Wallace. hbeiied the steam
schooner or Cape May, Judge B!atchford held that
negligence was exhibited by both vessels aud that
both were 10 blanc, and apportioned the damage
equally, and ordered reference TO ascertain the
nf
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
CoMPROMISING ALIMONY.

About year ago Samuel Campbell brought In the
Court OF Common Pleas u sun tor divorce from his
wife, Ena Campbell, on tho ground Of alleged adultery.
While the suit pending he agreed to give her $500
in lieu OF amony, and soon after tue referee reported
In his lav0s, she making defence She now moves
have the decree opened tor his niracton OF the
agreement he having only paid her SO account Of
tho $500 he had promised her Judge Van h0csen
yesterday directed that Nr Campbell pay her the SIS
balance due, anu, default OF his dong So allows
TO inierpose amended and 70 60 to trial. with
leave renew her application for iurther alLmonL
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
DROWNED WHILE IN A FIT.

Albertis B. Brewer OF woodsburs, with two young
comrades, went sailing Thursday, and while gong
very swiftly close reef Brewer. who was steer
Ing suddenly became helpless with an epileptic it, tell
overheard ana was drowned. His Two companions had
all they could to manage the boat and could make
no attempt at rescue. Brewer mad been subject IA
such spasms for several years and had several times
before narrowly escaped drowning In the same man-
ncr His body dragged for and recovered on FIR
dav
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
A BURGLAR CAUGHT.

An oaicer caught Charles 4 struck oseins cot %
the rear window Of No ess Ninth avenue. % Frissv
evening He told the owner Harris siesbsrs. Who wss
asleep the house. Vi the burglary and then ssscesa
the prisoner. upon whom found neIsy amount
ing 10 over SIS, which Mr. Stenberg rccoxaixsd -
part OF $3l he had placed bis bureau drawer svuek
pleaded guilty, when arraisncd at the fity-ksscnth
ST. rect Court Yesterday aud was held 10 1. 00
, 1877-10-25

Tho statement that Mrs Gilman, tho w1fc OF ".
c. Aiuan, had become insaIr, caused unlyeF"
sa1 sxptsssiou OF sorrow III tho community. lu
eoavsFEatan on the subject, Nj. DGcchcE said
TINT when Tho intelligence was communicated to
Mta. QtlsaAn that her husband had been guilty of
this great crime. which had slueo eause4 such
profound sensaupu, sae realized 10 tho full the
changed soclal condition that had Illus suddenly
c0uIs upon her and her Children. SLs bore 1t
ofEsoly. and with great calune*s Uvgan to talk ol
ler ylsns tsF tha luture. sas sail that she
some public Institution, or son,a Kindred Cm-
ploy.nant.,. whereby ahe, could earn. enough
.us heEAslf and her chlldEen. thkt ths chill
drsn would bo locked si,sr BY hsr friends,
aud that her earnlnRs would prevent them beeoui.
tpg burden 10 any one. khe would 10 Ibis, she
sa}t until her husband wAs released fE1.n pgison
and tbut theu, when they Were a. family unitsl
1gpIp they would taks q coupls VI xoou.s xotAs.
wLrfe aud start llfs ANEW Fur sese1sl days after
hor husb4nds trouble sha spoke 1u this ealu,- hopo
| ful ,psuusr, sld theka plans scan,Gd ~ gss her
mental relief aud occupation, sud ~ u!tgstsd the
| intensity VI III hsHtsehe consequent spoR this