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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-27
Gardner loral Mems.

As we predicted, the camp fire of Heath POST
was grand success. The day was glorious, the
people were out en- masse, and everybody seemed
disposed to make the greatest amount of happ-
ness out of the offered tainments. There
was some delay in starting the procession, owing
to the late arrival of some of the visiting orgsn-
cations, in consequence Of which Winter and High
streets were not psrsded as advertised on the
bills. large concourse of citizens and strangers
accompanied the procession to the grove where
the beans were baking The ceremony of guard
mounting was very finely performed by the Rich
ards Light Infantry. The drill of this company is
worthy of the highest CONNIE Edaton, considering
its recent organization. Capt. Berry Is certainly a
very tficient commander. The court martial OF
Patrick Finnegan alias Phillip F. Getchell Of Au-
gusts. was exceedingly amusing. The august
court at times unbent their dignity and were con-
vused with laughter. Judge Advocate Winship
of Portland conducted the case, as no other man
in the department could. He is boiling over with
humor and well suited TO amuse a crowd at bur
esque trial.
Several character songs were sung by members
of Cutler Post; and the Soldiers Home band dis
coursed some very fine music during the after
ernoon. The wheelbarrow race was won
by Frank Look of the Infantry. There
were five contestants, all blind-iolded, and
required 10 turn around three times and then
wheel for a certain point; the one coming nearest
thereto to have the prize. Some of the envious ones
said Frank was Looking all the time and won
+. o. Parnell of Heath Post got the prize in the
sack race. Mark Lundy. one of the contestants
tripped in his sack and fell upon his face, render
ing him insensible for few minutes. His nose
was bruised somewhat but no permanent ii jury
was done. The supper call was readily responded
to- and the four bushels of beans disappeared like
vegetation before en- army of locusts.
When the camp-ires and Chinese lanterns were
lighted at nightfall, the grove presented very
beautiful appearance, charming to all beholders.
The dancers made merry night Of il until twelve
7. NJ, when the happy jewellers dispersed.
The Continental Hook and Ladder Company
went to Brunswick yesterday, to join in the pro-
cession at the firemen's muster.
Mr.. Spear has contracted to furnish the under
pinning OF the new schoo-house, and put it in
position. 1t is to be 2 IL feet 10 width and ten
ncnes in thickness. He is now fitting it, prepar
atory to setting.
Several parties on High street -shingling
their houses, to be ready for the storms which are
coming
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BRUNSWICK.
Eiremen's Muster.

BRUNSWICK, September 26. At the firemen'
muster, which occurred here to-day, fourteen
companies participated, ten OF which were visiting
companies At 10 o'clock the procession number
ing one thousand was formed and paraded the
principal streets OF Brunswick and Topsham. NJ
melous buildings on the line Of procession were
decorated. A bountiful dinner was furn ished the
fremen at Agricultural Hall, in Topsham.
The prizes were-ior visiting companies, four
silver tiumpets, and for home companies silver
ice pitcher and cup. The Tempest of Richmond,
won the first prize IN the first class playing 20i f.
in. The second prize was won by the Ticonc
of Waterv lille, play ing l94 feet. The first prize in
the I'd class was won by the Massasoit of Damar-
scotia, POI it. ~ IN; ID plize by Excelsior OF
Auburn, POI #. in. The home prize was won
by the Mag ara, play ing POS feet.
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with the law expounded by hm. II will assist in
eliminating the bad and worthless, and only the
fttest will survive. This is but the first step TO
higher grade Of civilization. Before entering on
the responsibilities of civil government, must
learn to share its burdens. Let us all who are
worthy, then, glory in the dog tax; it is merely
poll-tax, and is the badge of citizenship. Fellow
dogs 1t may not be in my day, but | am firm in
the faith that my puppies, and have many, will
live to the day in which they will be entitled
to vote. (Featful barkingl The survival of the
fttest forever! My advice is, and give 1T with
a full understanding of Its meaning, if we
must have war, let us wage it against worthless,
uncolsred dogs, and not against man. And right
here and now, under the shadow of this palace of
justice, let it commence. | speak with authority.
Fray Pasha, Bose Pasha, Rover Pasha, you must
die. Comrades, tear them in pieces
Then, Omy countrymen what scene was there
Every cur, every terrier, every bulldog and every
other dog, with tooth and nail, pitched in, and in
minute, not one single hair OF the unfortunate
pashas were left. Such is dog life, and such is the
result of the unholy aspirations of the unenvicd
class of skip,jacks who look down with contempt
on their old associates; and in their mad zeal to
gain a foothold among their superiors, disregard
all claims of friendship, all ties of kindred, and
disecrate even the hallowed offices of religion.
UNDU PEUPLE.
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The case of Adah Voller daughter of the
Frenchman named Frank Vollier of Waterville,
is very strange and most peculiar one. 1t has
already been referred to in our telegraphc col
umns. The Lewiston Journal gives these further
particulars:
She was taken suddenly Sunday night about
six O'Clock, with great fear and terror, screaming
and evincng the utmost alarm. This continued
until about midnight, when she sank away IN
quiet slumber which lasted until Thursday, Pc
Rod Of one hundred and fourteen hours. During
this sleep she had semi conscious intervals so that
scenes transpiing about her left their impress
npon her mind in troubled dreams. DIR. Chase,
cisirvoyant physician, was called, who succeeded
in awaking her to consciousness. She Is now
convalescent and doing well. She Is is about
twenty-five years of age, and has been at work IN
the family of Mrs. Young, doing general house
work. About four years ago she had a similar
attack which lasted over forty hours. She Is OF
a highly nervous temperament, and any undue
excitement causes hysteris, followed by these
trance like sleeps, induced, no doubt, by nervous
exhaustion. Large crowd, of people-neatly a
ACKNOWLEDGMENT to see her during the time OF her
heightened uDcosnciousness. This has created
the greatest sensation Watervile has known for
Il long time.
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W ATER WILLIE.
Pathological Exhibition,

WArERvLLE, September &C. The second day
of the Maine Pathological Society's exhibition
shows a marked increase in the number Of entries,
particularly in the floral department. The en-
tries closed at 9 o'clock this morning, and the
show may now be considered as It's best The
number Of visitors SO far has been small, but it is
hoped that the last two days will give an audience
more in proportion TO the merit of the exhibition.
Some of the committees have been in session DUR
ing the day, but none OF the awards have as yet
been made. The public annual meeting of the So
cety takes place tomorrow afternoon.
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THE EASTERN WAR,
More Recruits for the Russian
Army. to-
Is
The Revictunling of
Plevna.
r4
MORE VICTORIES ANNOUNCED
FOR THE TURKS. ta4
Heavy Rel4!Oreemelts Being Fur
Varled to PlHVna.

ST. PETERSBURG, September IS. A further
levy has been made on the Landwehr, and fifty
two oattalions are now proceeding rapidly to the
front.
LONDON, September 26. From statements OF
correspondents concerning operations in the front
and rear OF Plevna, 1t seems probable the Turkish
accounts were correct that Plevna was revictualed
and reinforced the 23d inst by twenty five battal
ions of infantry, two bsttaons of artillery, 1900
cavalry, and an immense quantity of food and am
munition. Several correspondents mention RAINY
weather, impeding operations,
The Daily News correspondent in front of Plev-
ma says since the day Skobeloff was driven from
the redoubts he had captured, there has been no
hghtlng OF serious consequence. The Roumsni-
ans, however, have persisted in making useless as
saults on the second Grevca redoubts.
Constantinople despatch, however, saws o.
man Pasha reports three considerable engage
ments since the 18th, in all Of which the Turks
were victorious.
Osman Pasha's position is now believed to be
secure, and it is the impression at Constantinople
and Sophia that the Russians and Roumauisns
are Withdrawing gradually from the attempt
against Plevns. aLt 8.
The Standards correspondent telegraphs from
Orchanie, Mo nday, that another immense convoy
OF provisions, munitions of war and forage, is
about to start for Plevna escorted bya division Of
troops. .faH ~
Many merchants and other inhabitants of Plev-
ma who left town.when the Russians first advanc-
GU arc accompanying Tue convoy, IS f'levn9 Is
now looked upon as safe from capture.
The road is reported entirely free of Russians
as far as Dubnlk, at which place we hear Ahmed
Hi has arrived.
Hoki Pasha sends to-day, "the Russians were
beaten by Ahmed Ifz, in his advance. They ap-
pear to have drawn Oft altogether and to have al
so abandoned the idea of further interruptng
cOmmunicati ions.
The state of the We ather will speedily rende r
the carriage of provisions and ammunition for any
Ill l.
there have been heavy rains The inhabitants
are of the opinion that the autumn rains have
commenced, and there will be little more weather
fit for campaigning.
No necessity for retention of large force here
or at Sophia. 1t is too late for the Russians to at
tempt to dash on the latter, and even could they
do so, an army could scarcely force this pass II
held by 1000 or 1000 men. 1t has been rendered
practically mpregnable by two lines Of redoubts.
along the summit, and formidable works at the
entrance,
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Disasters al Sea.

Barque Jennie s. Barker, Waite, at Falmouth
from Rangoon, reports, Aug. 2S, lat. 81 "a N. lon
1894 W., passed quantity of spars and one large
lower mast, which had been in the water some
time, and were covered with barnaces.
Schooner Montrose, Calais, Chas. Hillman, cap
tain, owned by Eaton Bros, from New York for
st. John, loaded with brick, went ashore on Old
Man Island, Saturday afternoon. The cargo and
hull are total loss. The gear, spars, etc. were
saved by wrecking party from Calais. The car
20 was insured in the Milville Co. of New Jersey,
for $500. No insurance on vessel.
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Three of our old and ell known citizens
lying dead at their homes Tuesday VIZ, Jesse
f. Jacobs, aged about eighty years, steady. in-
dustrious, upright man and ndependen, farmer;
Capt David French, aged seventy-three years,
well known and esteemed citizen, an former town
officer, also farmer and one who could live by
his calling and William p. Dunn, aged about
fifty years, son of the late Peter Dunn, L q. Mr..
Dunn died suddenly of typhoid fever, leaving
wife and quite family of children He WAS the
owner OF one of the best farms in town, a
good farmer, and valuable citizen.
The splendid weather is being improved in the
corn and potato harvest. Corn is ripe and good.
Potatoes slim but of excellent quality. Grain Is
mostly threshed and the yield is fully up TO the
average. The earth is very dry, AID may 9c l.
are falling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-27

There is more ice moving on the Kennehec now
than at any time during the season. Quite a
number Of vessels are daily coming up river for
cargoes of the "sold comfort" or going seward
loaded. This temporary activity is on account OF
the exhaustion of the supply on the Hudson, and
the return of very warm weather. No large lots
Of ice have been contracted for the present season
the sales being chiefly confined to single csrgoes.
The houses Of the Consumers Company at Gard-
ner, are being set in order for filing, next winter.
The freshet last winter tore away the elevator,
which is being rebuilt, and a breakwater con-
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JEFFERSON.
FAIR.

WALDoBoRo September 26. There was large
AT the second days sess ION Of the Lincoln County
Agricultural exhibition. The drawing match took
place this forenoon, the foot in the afternoon,
also trial of speed of two years old colts. This
evening discussion takes place on fruit culture.
Several distinguished speakers are expected to
narticinate
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.JOSfSBORO'.


MACnIAs, September 70. The lair at Jonesbo-
10 closed this afternoon. The ate ndance was
larger than in any previous year. Excellent or
der prevailed, and the best of weather. Entries
for the trottng purse of S2j Lady Hamilton
won in 2.57; Gray Tom I'd, James NJ. MoGoul-
dick Sd. In the I'd class Gen. Cook won the first
premium. silk Stocking won the first premium
in the 80 class. Little Mac. entered by Geo. W.
Drisko as genlleman's driving horse drew the lst
nreminm.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
-ToTHE-
1ailu &snuebst dournal.
PORTLAND.
Ear.

PORTLAND, September 26. Cumberland county
fair, at Presumpscot Park, was more fully attend
ed to-day. Tomorrow the price of adm ission is
to be reduced 10 % cts, TO secure full attend
snce. The pulling match came oil this forenoon.
The first prize will probably be taken by Eli Stone
Of Windham.
The were two races in the afternoon, a. fol-
lows: In $50 class purse of S1j, won by Lady
Wentworth, in 240, Pa, 2.4l, 2.i Fred 3D. In
the race for livery stable horses for purse of
$50, Thurow Knox won in SOB, %, 3.CG; Jen-
Lie ID
Sentenced.
James Wilson, who attempted to rob tie Rock
land National Bank last June, was sentenced to-
day to three years in the State Prison.
Arrested.
Angus Mcmillan has been arrested ior stealing
carriage lining cloth. and bound over for tiial.
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FOR EI(:N.


LONDON, September 26 The Times financial
says business is very dull and inactive. Nothing
but complaints are heard on all sides of immov-
able sta nation. There is only too good reason
to believe the nation must prepare for further
struggle before we regain prosperity.
France.
A Paris correspondent of the Daily News states
that instructions have been telegraphed to per
fects to interdict colporterage or placsrding Of
Theirs posthumous address,
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North VassaIbOrO' Locals.


The Vassalboro wooden mills have got well
under way again after being shut down week
for repairs. The new upright shaft and gears
put in are working well, and unless an accident
takes place, the production of these mills, the
coming fall and winter, will far exceed in quality
and quantity, anything that they have ever before
produced. Last months production, 60. 700 yards,
exceeded by several thousand yards any months
production since the mills started, all of which
meet with Q ready sale, and the selling agents are
clsmoring for more goods, and suggest that the
mills run extra time, as they have orders ahead
for goods, and want them delivered. Mr.. Joseph
White the agent, is having several of the tenement
houses belonging to the company, repaired and
made comfortable against the coming cold
winter. About three hundred hands are employed
with nav roll of more than eight thousand dol
lars per month Although wages are low, still
many Of the operatives lay by little each year,
for rainy day.
Mr.. Horace Priest is building new fence with
stone feet, around the burying ground, which
WAS greatly needed.
Last Friday A. NJ. Bradley & Son, Insurance
Agents for the Home, New York, paid Harrison
Handy S4l3, it being the damage by fire on his
furniture last June.
The Good Templars of this place. held Neck
tie sociable at Citizens hall last Tuesday evening.
Quite number from Waterville and China lodges
were present, and ell had good time with per-
hsps the exception of few who forgot their OBJ
legations before coming, and consequently did
not act or look much like Good Templars.
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CORNISH.
Fair.

CORNISH, via West Baldwin, September &c.
Second day Of Union Fair. Best show of horses
ever exhibited at Cornish. At the tlotting park
this afternoon there was large company of peo-
pie present. The running purse, half mile
heats, was won by David; time, l.07. The Kicker
horse fell and broke leg ard was killed. Trottng
purse was won by Black Diamond; time, PA.
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Official visit.

RoCkLAND, September 26. Gov Common. S. j.
Chadbourne, Secretary of State, and Mossrs. Jose,
Wing, Lacy, Butlum and Preble OF the executive
council, arrived here this evening and took quar-
tiers at the Thorndike Hotel. They have made an
official VISIT and exam nation at the State Prison
to-day, and tomorrow by invitation Of Gen. Till
son. the party will visit the granite quarres.
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We call the attention of our readers to the con-
cert advertised 10 our columns. to be given IN
Granite Hall on Saturday evening by the Ccn,en-
NAL Jubilee Singers. 1t will be rare treat The
Lowell (Msss..) papers of Sept lst, in speaking
of the concert as given in that city says The
troupe is genuine, and renders the genuine slave
melodies in the genuine style. Those who heard
them will bear US out in the statement that their
entertainment is superior in many respects to any
ever given In our CITY.
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Chicago Produce market.
FI.oJrR-Extra sprins a. 7ssb SO. 81

FLoUR-Extra spring 81 7ssb 50.
WHEAT-No. 2. spring, l3Aa- cash. llSAa
Sept; lo6-al069. October; No. 5. %'ss-;
40 co; rejected, 13-a--.
CORS-No, . mixed, .53. cash a.; Sept. t3s
OATs-2slsc cash s4kc Sept; ssx Oct.
RYE-No. :, h3lsc.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, a62he. 5f -.
PORK = Cash, - J7hals o.. Sept . 60.
LARD Cash Sos cash: sla-ss5 Sept;
RiIJ,K MEATs-Shoulfers, 6ha9-c; short rib
aide !, 7s.s &C.; short clear rib, INA o.
WIiISKEY-Westerp, | o., 4e
fREIGHTs-Corn to Buffalo, 2-e.; wheat do.
10,
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iHarrtft

In Arb lrn 2ith inst, Thomis Nichols Brpwr,
-ate t.di buIgh, scotland, to Mis- Winnie r.
W goldman OF Aubrrn.
In agrange, Goth inst, Mr.. St phen Palmer to
Mrs Emily GOODWIN, both OF bradford.
In Dexter, 18th inst Dr.. Waiter NJ Haines of
Ellsworth, Ia Miss Phronla J.. kidridge OF DeXter
In Dover, 5th lust, Mr.. Allen Pierce, OF Hud on
to Miss Angie Lowrey, OF Charleston,
In Yarmouth, 2ld inst. Mr.. Orvll e I. Hodsdon,
to Miss Nc;tie H. Ross, boh of y.
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CAMDEN.


CAMDEN. September 26. The second day Of the
Knox Cattle Show and Fair has been very sue.
cessful. At the cattle show there was fine lot Of
Jerseys, Herefords, Durham and Grade stock. A
good display of horses, cattle, swine and poultry
Large display of agricultural implements at the
ball The receipts to-day have been very large
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WASHINGTON.
The Situation.

WASHINGTON. September 20. General Jones,
just from an extended tour through the Southern
States, under the auspices of the department OF
agriculture, represents that everything south now
bears the appearance of growing prosperity
Cities are reviving their former trade, and the
country is rich in diversified crops.
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NORRlDGEWOCk.
Cattle show.

SKowHEGAN, September &c. The Norrdge-
week and Smithfeld Agricultural Society held
their annual meeting at Norridgewock. The cat
tie show yesterday was very good. Large attend
snce at the baby show the morning, and at the
fair this afternoon, and nice horse trot. Social
gathering this evening.
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We find that our compliment to the boys for
their non-interference with garden fruits ETC., is
not altogether deserved, as we have learned that
several gardens have recently been entered in the
night time and vandal hands laid upon apples,
pears, grapes, and the like. Such conduct is dis
couraging to those who have devoted years of
care and watchfulness to the Improvement of their
premises. The boys had better look out for bear
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Municipal Court.

Charles Smith was before the court yesterday
charged with drunkenness in The streets. lie
plead guilty, and paid fneAnd cost.
George White and John Murphy plead guilty to
an assault and battery on Charles Morrill,, and
their case was continued for sentence. and failing
to recognize, were committed.
John Doren and Charles Lesrd were up on
search and seizure process. Both plead not gull
ty. Doren waived examination and was adJGdged
guilty and fined $50 and cost, from which sentence
he appealed to October term of the Supreme Judi
cial Court. ,eard was adjudged not guilty and
discharged.
Gorham Hastings for assault and battery on
Charles Lovejoy, was continued to Saturday for
further hearing.
Norris Smart was fined $40 and cost for keep
ing Q dog without license.
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FINANCIAL 4 COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

hew York. September 20, lsf7.
Money was easy at 5a6a4-per cent. ON call. ster-
ling quiet. 4.sl'4as2 for sixty days, $50 demand
Gold opened at i0S14 and closed at l031s. Loans
Hat at la5a2 per cent. Clearings, S6 900. Gus
tom receipts, s2lOo0C. Treasury iisbursed. a47,-
900 interest ts2.s00 Tor bonds.
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A correspondent who has travelled through the
country from Augusta to Union, says that more
apples will be raised in the latter town. this year,
than in all the other places through which he
passed. The trees are loaded with rpehed fruit.
The old tannery property in Union. formerly
owned and operated by Post & Cunningham has
been receiving quite extensive repairs, and is do
ing a good business.
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PEN BROKE.


PEMBROKE, September 2G. The Washington
county fair continued to day. The weather was
fine and large crowd was in attendance. The
best display of farm produce that has ever been
exhibited in this county The stock cannot be ex-
celled in Eastern Maine. Trotting horses are ar
irving from Calais and other places east of Ban
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Ioral ano State NeWs.

tx Governor Crosby of Belfast, has been quite
i'll, but is now recovering.
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la digging the trench for the water pipe, on
Water street, several varieties of soil were cast
up, showing that the land had been made" to the
depth of some four feet the street having been
graded from time to time. II has very curious
annearance.
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NEW YORK.
Sale of Ice.

NEW YORK, September 26. Panama sdvices of
the l7h state that the supreme court has suspend
ed the privilege to sell ice at public auction. This
is at the request of the Boston Ice Company, and
precludes onerous local taxation.
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SkOWHEGAN.
Fatal Accident.

SKowHEGAN, September 26. Wednesday fore
noon, large grindstone in Wharf X Co.'S axe
factory, in Skowhegan, burst, fatally injuring
George Butler snd Frank Lowe.