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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
MONTANA.
Destructive Fire

DEADwooD, August Is. The town of Grsys-
vile, two miles from here, was almost destroyed
by fire. Only one or two houses were saved. The
tire originated in Varney's restaurant, and there
being no water for fire purposes the fire spread
rapidly and in three hours destroyed about 200
houses Total loss 100000. No insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

WASHINGTON, August Is. telegram receiv.
ed last night stated that Senator Morton was rest
ing well and his condition was very encouraging.
Agricultural.
Major Powell, in charge of the geological sur
vey of the territories, divides the United States
into three regions with respect to agriculture. In
the arabic portion including the country east of
the line drawn from the eastern point of Lake
Superior to the Gulf government owns land in a
belt 30 miles wide from Canada TO gulf adjoin-
ing that on the west, the government owns con-
siderable land which may be cultivated; west of
that Is an immense arid belt extending from the
Rocky Mountains to Eastern California. Only
per cent. of this can be cultivated aud per cent.
has alreadyibeen taken up. There IS therefore
small area OF available land now owned by gov
erlment.
Frauds.
Investigation of the Philadelphia custom house
reveals garlng frauds under former collector.
Excessive samples were taken in the appraisers
department and then sold. A regular bar room
stocked with samples of liquor from cargoes, was
opened the first floor of the appraisers build
ing, where friends of the officials held high car
nvsl. The surveyors department will receive
good overhauling. Surveyor Goodrich has two
brothers in government office. The coectorshp
at Canada held by brother of the ex-secretary Of
the navy will probably be abolished
Changes.
Since ad tournament of Congress some essential
changes have been made in the means of heating
and sfOrlng purer air than heretofore, to the two
ley lsa tive chambers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
State Muster,


According to previous orders, all the troops in
ibis State will 60 into camp for six days, this fore
noon. The encampment will consist of the First
Maine Regiment the three unattached companies
four cadet companies and the Androscoggn Light
Artillery.
The following officers constitute the staff of
Maj General Joshua L. Chamberlain, Com
insnder of the Division, and Colonel Charles y .
Mattocks, commander of the First Maine Regi-
ment
Joshua L. Chamberlain, Major General.
Col George l.. Beal. Chief of Staff.
Lieut., Col. John Marshall Brown, Division In
spector.
Major Frank E. Nye, Assistant Adjutant Gen
ersl.
Major Andrew NJ. Benson, Division Quarter
master
Major Joseph S. Smith, Division Commissary of
Subsistence.
Major b. B. Murray, Jr., Division Judge Advo-
cate.
Major Albert w. Bradbury. Aid de- Camp.
Captain Charles b. Morton, Abide Camp.
Captain James M. Andrews, Aid de- Camp
REGIMKNTAL STAFF.
Charles p. Mattocks, Colonel.
Daniel White, Lieutenant Colonel
Melville NJ. Folsom Major
Matthew Adams. Adjutant.
Samuel j. Gallagher, Quar- termaster.
George w. Martin, Surgeon.
Charles ii. Bray, Assistant Surgeon.
Howard l.. Briggs, Assistant Surgeon.
Edward NJ. LePohon, Sergeant Major.
Thomas p. Shaw, Quartermaster Sergeant
ID. F. Lord, Commssary Sergeant.
Henry Ii. Butler, Hospital Steward.
w. IL. Willes. Principal Musician.
Charles w. Bean, Principal Musician
The Capital Guards, Co. F, Capt. Blanchard,
will be the first company on the ground, arriving
there at eight o'clock this morning. This COM
rany will at once proceed to pitch the tents of the
field and staff officers and the first tent in the line
of each company.
At $50 the Richard Light Infantry will arrive
followed at lO.l7 by Company Z, of skowhegan.
All other companies west of Augusta will arrive
by special train at ll.50, and east of Augusta at
ll.40.
Division headquarters will be established on the
ground this morning at eight o'clock.
About the principal duty to-day, will be the
pitch ing Of tents, and arranging the grounds for
the encampment We are unable to give a cor
rect programme for to-day but there will prob
ably be guard mounting Immediately after duner
followed by either company or battalion drill. A;
six o'clock will occur the grand feature Of the day
dress parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

\ respectfully dressed woman accompanied by a
little gir of three years, was landed in this city
saturday from the cars, without money and with
ont friends. She gave her name a, Jane Garland
Iouc Of Ellsworth. She was offered shelter at
The amshouse by the authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

We heard man in Pittston converse in Angus
a the other evening,-througb the telephone.
Ii sounded much as we imagine an audible voice
from the spirit world would sound, yet it was
distinct and the enupcistion perfect. The Pitts
on man whistled "Old Lang Syne," which struck
The ear so tenderly that we could imagine it was
iobby Burns himself whstling the dear old air
IN the realm where he has gone.
Personal.
Col. F. NJ Drew, is spending few weeks in
.Iroostook county.
Hon. Lewis II. Moore, of the L. S. Treasury
Department, arrived home Friday evening, to re-
main few weeks.
Governor Conner and staff returned from the
Bennington celebration Saturday.
Pres. Hayes will come pretty near Msine-wh-
10 one town of it-during his present New England
trips for he Is to be at North Conway to-day. To-
morrow he will spend principally at Crawford 5
and Fabyan's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

The frequency of runaway horses in Water
street suggests that there is law with penalty
to it, for leaving horses in the street unfastened
Most of the runaway accidents come from the vi
oaton of this law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

Messrs. North & Davis have contracted with
Messrs Norton & burlington of Watervlle, to
do the mason work of their proposed new block
Of five stores and hotel Water street. The
work is to be done before November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

The tremendous shower Friday afternoon wash
ed and quilted our streets very extensively. 1t
viii take hundreds OF dollars to fully replace the
damage. The Commissioners were busily at work
Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

The Wing says a base ball club in Bangor have
challenged the Belfast, Pittsfeld Stockton, Au-
gusta and Bucksport mines to play a match game
Of ball in Bangor. As yet they have received no
answer to their challenges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

Mr.. j. Frank Pierce keeps all the leading mag
sziues and periodicals of the country at his book
tore just south Of the Cony House. lie has also
all the new popular books as fast issued, either
on his shelves for sale or in his Circulating Libra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
DIOXned.

PORTLAND, August 10. Wendal Small and
Frank Houston were drowned to-day by the up
setting of boat on Sebsgo lake. The bodies not
recovered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
MASSACHUSETTS,.
nrav.

Boston, August Is. Marcsllus SAKE, aged ff-
ty years hung himself to-day at Waltham. III
health was the cause.
ARRAY.
LAWRENCE, August Is. VIM. Foss and his two
sons were elected from the saloon of J. Cumming
ham, 5j9 Essex street, this afternoon, and on the
street they picked quarrel with Jos. Fathers,
an employc of the Pacific mills. One of the Foss
party drew pocket knife and stabbed Fathers
twice, one cut severing an artery in the thigh,
from which serious results are feared. The two
sons have been arrested. but Foss is still al large
Fatal Accident.
FALL RIVER, August Is. Joseph UGchambault
a carpenter at work on the new Wamapanog mill
fell from staging this afternoon, and was in
stanty killed. lie leaves wife and three child.
rem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
VIRGINIA..
EXPLOSION.

FORTRESS MONROE, August II. The steam
tug Mat White, while towing Il boat on James
river, early this morning, blew up near Riprsps.
Captain Boun, engineer James and one fireman
are missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
ONO.
Reunion.

TRFMoNT, August Is. The soldiers National
reunion occurs at Marietta, Sept. 4th 5th 9th and
1th. All soldiers of both armies are invited, and
no partizan political speeches are to be tolerated
Every State will be represented by ex soldiers of
the union and confederate armies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
ILLINOIS.
Failures.

CHIC AGO, August Is. Thomas Skirkiand, iron
dealer, has failed, liabilities 10000; Joseph
Shenvia, packer, has failed. for $4,000; joseph
Metz Ter, III job lot business, has decamped with
$751; 600.
Suicide.
Thomas ii. Carter prominent politician, sui
cided with revolver, yesterday. Caused by po-
tiCal troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

The town of Emden has joined Arson and
Noridgewock in voting in favor of narrowing
the gauge of the Somerset railroad as as
Inc Augusta and Wiscasset sections will meet IT,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
Weather Indications for To.dav.

For New England and the Middle States
stationary temperature and pressure, northeast to
southwest winds, clear or partly cloudy weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
local ami State Mems.

ATTENTION BATTALION! We cordially vel.
rome you to our city. Hope you'll have good
weather and a good muster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

The Seventeenth Maine Regiment Association
have gone to the islrnds in Portland hsrbor, to-
day, seventy five strong, to celebrate its ann iver-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati August Is. 1877.
PORK els 00a00 10 Clear sides, Ak
LARD BACON
Steam as 25- shoulders, S--a
Kettle 50aiO 90 Clear rib sides, ora
BULK MEATS. Clear sides asL
Shoulders, b Aa0- WHISKY. I 07ai u
Clear rib sides, 0-as'.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

DIR. G. A Newton, magnetic healer, will be al
he Cony House for one week, beginning to-day.
for the treatment of the sick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

We have received from David Carsill, Esq,
secretary, neatly printed pamphlet copy of the
'~port of the Ninth Annual Convention of the
Maine State Sunday School Association, held in
Island Avenue Church, Skowhegan, May 18th
aud 10Th. 1t contains IS pages of interesting and
valuable Sunday School information. 1t is pub
,hed by lIoyt, Fogg & Donhsm, Portland; cop.
ios may be had of Mr. Cargell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
tHarrtfD.

In Waterville, 18th INIT by l.. ID. Carver, Esq ,
Fred Perry to Miss Mary Perry.
In Waleiville, i4th inst by L. d. Carver Esq,
Willis f. raymond TO Miss Cora b. Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

The typos" on the Journal extend their most
sincere thanks to Mr.. Isaac Munsev, for liberal
supply of nice, fresh oysters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
BRISTOL.
POstDOued,

PORTLAND, August IS. The greenback con-
vention at Bristol, August 10TH was postponed to
August 30th. on account of storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
CONDENSED TELE(:RAMS.

The American oil works. Shorters island, New
ark bay, were burned last night. Loss about
$40 900.
The liabilities of spelman Bros, notion dealers
failed, is 500. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
Attempt to Wreck a Train.

WooDsvnLE, August 10. A dabolical at
tempt was made to ditch the New York and Sara
toga through train to the White Mountains, by
driving piece of rock between the rails, at a
switch in the woods half mile above Litteton
1t was thought it was intended to catch the Pres
idential party, as it was rumored that they were
to come on this train,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
American Vessel Fired Into.

letter received from Capt. Atkins, of the
schooner Edward Lee of ProvincetowB, states
that he was chased by Spanish cru User off Cuba
After being fired at several times, the Lee set all
sail and escaped.
Murder.
Ann Kenny, a servant threw Della Fox out OF
a bird story window this morning. The latter
was fatally injured.
Denial.
Gsmewell x Co. have not failed. They sold
taer telegraph patents to l.. G.. Tillotson 4 Co.
Railroad Matters.
The Pennsy lvania railroad has issued circular
to the losers of freight at Pittsburg, stating tina,
If certain forms are complied with the company
will grauitousy furnish counsel to present the il
claims against the county for their loss, the rail
road claiming that the county is responsible.
Arrested.
A Chicago special says that n. n. Grover and
l.. b. Weston, said to be part OF gang of forg-
ers, have been arrested there and S36, 900 cap.
tured from them At the same time, +. L. Hen.
derson was arrested in Michigan, who is one of the
gang. They have been operating heavily in New
York and Michigan, having victImized New York
bankers, the New York Life lbs. Co. and sew
ersl banks in Minnesota and Michigan to u total
amount of $4,000, by issuing and forging
checks. They are now en- route for New York
Reduction.
Inc waves Oh Tue conductors anu uIlNers OF Inc
4th and 9th avenue horse railroads were reduced
to-day from $50 TO - per day. There WAS NC
strike.
Embezzlement.
Deputy customs collector Walden OF Richmond
Va, has fled, special agent having discovered
irregularities.
Political.
A Cincinnati despatch says that the granger
and workngmen in the central and western par
of Ohio do not endorse the nominee of TIT
workingmen at Cincinnati, he not being practi
cal workingman. The convention is called 70
the 18th of Sept, at Columbus to remedy thi
by placing practical farmer at the head of the
ticket This makes split in the workngmen'
party in Ohio.
Committed.
Richard Wnslow, the jantor of the pre- mise.
on 9th avenue, Brooklyn, who shot about a dozer
little chldIen for trespassing q shady gras.
plot, had been committed to jail, unable to gel
bail.
Robbery.
Branch. One cottage was robbed of about $1,000
in jewelry.
Strike.
The shipwrghts and spar makers o the Brook
lyn navy ward, who are obliged by Commodore
Nicholson to report nearly half an hour before
the time TO go to work. have struck partially
against such orders. but mostly against the reduc-
ton Of wages from 50 80 to 50 day.
RumOTs.
The Mercury says that Sherman will leave the
Cabinet owing TO the exposure of his connection
with the syndicate ring. That Schurz will retire
on accouat of his electioneering bills, general i'm
practcsbility and personal hypocrisy. That
Devens is an urgent candidate for the Supreme
court bench.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
PORTLAND.


PORTLAND, August IS. Mayor Butler has tee.
graphed inviting the President and party to visit
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
WASHINGTON.
Personal.

WASHINGTON, August Is. telegram receiv-
ed last night stated that Senator Morton was rest
ing well and his condition was very encouraging.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
Printing Cloths.

NEwpoRr, August 10. Arrived tor light sc;
er Msyllower.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

The sales Of printing cloths reported during the
week foot up 5000 pieces on a basis of ic cash
for extra 6iX64t, 7-Sc cash for standards. Large
holders generally decline TO sell at these figures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

Seven ocean steamships sail to-day, loaded I
their utmost capacity. Grain shipments large
Only two steamers carry fresh meats, the refrg
orators of the remainder being filed up wit
butter,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
Severe Storm.

MANCHESTER, August Is. One of the most
violent thunder storms in twenty years visited
this city about z. NJ. The ram descended in
torrents, and in a short time Elm and several
other streets were like rives.
The Methodist church at GOffstown Centre was
struck by lightning, yesterday afternoon. Loss
81 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
Boston Stock List.
tSales at the Brokers' Board.l


Boston. August Is. 1877.
Eastern Railroad, 81. az !,
Boston Y Maine Railroad IS Ass
Portland. Saco Il Portsmouth, GOATS !.
Boston a Name Railroad rs, lll-aIl!4.
Eastern Railroad, rs, Ig14 a49t,
Maine State Us, II. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
RHODE ISLAND.
Fire..

PROVIDENCE. August 10. The summer resi-.
dence of VIM. G. Davo, Jr., of Fall River, al
stone Bridge, Iivcrton, was burned this moru-
ing; loss $1,000, insured. Incendiary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
Frauds.
Changes.

Since adjournment of Congress some essentis
changes have been made in the means of heating
and sforing purer air than heretofore, to the tw,
leg isla tive chambers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

Mr.. NJ c. Dolohs horse attached to his maj ke t
wagon, took fright, Saturday forenoon. and rushed
own Rnes hill and along Water street to Mar
ket squa re, in q manner reckless and dangerous,
ising great CONSERVATION to person. with
IA .rses and carriages along the route. The horse
ua, run away once before, aud the market boy
ought not to have given him second opportunity
Hon. w. w. Bolster, bank examiner, was en-
Gagged three days last week in making examinations
lf the two Savings Banks in this city, we shall
publish in detail, the results of his Investigations
o-morrow. The condition of the bank is ex-
client Mr. Bolster will make an examination Of
The Ilslowell and Gardiner Savings BsLk this
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

We learn that the right to booths on the mus
Ter ground has been sold by Maj. Benson to the
Nony Brothers for $500 This sum is to be added
that contributed by Augusta citizens, and used
defray the cost Of the band of music, aud for
other expenses not strictly proper for the State to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

Phillip Wilson has been in the employ of the
Maine Central Railroad Company, as station
gent at East Newport, for the last twenty-five
wears, and the Wing says that during that time
there has been no accident at his station, and ne
has only been absent from his post SIXTY DAYS.
This is pretty good record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

PORTSMOUTH, August 49, Gov. Prescott and
party arrived at this place last night and re-
received at the Pemigewssset House. They will
remain here until toll morrow morning, taking the
early train for Wells River, to meet the Presiden-
tal party from Windsor VT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20

letter received from Capt. ms, of the
schooner Edward Lee of Provincetown, states
that he was chased by Spanish cruiser off Cuba
After being fired at several times the Lee set all
sail and escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-20
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
To CHE
Dailg Kennebtf 5ournal.
tt CH K -
GARDINER .
The Turf.

GARDINER, August Is. The postponed races
at Oakland Park commenced to-day. The entries
were unusually large. In the three minute class,
for purse of $3.50. eight horses started. Won
by Belle Knox, with Bay Dick second, Fanny
third and Young Winthrop Morrill, fourth. Best
time 2.37.
for purse of $500
Knox Boy l2l2l
Young Buchanan 3 $685.
Black Pilot 2I2l2
Royal Knox j4443
Best time 2.32 2.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21

sented Geo. NJ. Bakers thrilling drama, In
three acts, entitled enlisted for the war.
The scenes afe laid in the war of the re-
bellion, and depict 70 life the scenes that
we're daily enacted at that time. Robert
Trueworih the young hero who enlisted for
the preservation of the Union ia true type
of the brave boys who at that time left all
at their country's call Wilder Rowell the
rival of Robert, his colonel 10 command,
keeping him down from deserved promo
tion intercepting his letters through the
agency of Hosea jerks the postmaster,
"Crimp" the colored poraon, one of the
home-guards, who assisted Gayle Clifford
TO outwit Col. Rowell pc )nated to life the
negro character. Altogether this is one Of
the best plays for amateur club, that we
have ever witnessed. Barney the Baron"
and my turn next will be played as after
pieces and have fun enough in them to cure
one Of the dyspepsia.
Sugar makers have to take back seat
and wait for the balmy air which is neces-
sary to the flow of sap. The prediction
seems to be that there will not be as much
sugar made as usual though the prediction
may not prove true.
Our citizens at town meetiHg disposed Of
the resolution to see whether the town
change from the district TO the town sys
tenn in the common schools by rejecting the
proposed change, and some writer's seem TO
think this course wise one claiming the
district system to be the best, although tho
testimony Of those towns which have made
the change is IN favor of the town system
II the word of Mr.. Conant can be relied up
on IN the matter. The system docs not
propose Capitalization as some writers as
sert, but an even distribution Of taxes less
directors, better grade of schools
generally, aud the keeping of faithful and
| efficient teachers. x.Y.z.
GRANVILLE, N. Y.
The new Baptist church at Granville was
dedicated last month in the presence Of a
crowded audience. Fifteen clergymen were
present, most of whom took part in the SER
vices. The church before dedication WINS
complete In all its arrangements, carpets,
cushions, seats, hell, chandeliers, etc. The
sermon was delivered by Rev. Mr.. John.
son of Greenwich. Dedicatory prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Tush. The services were all in
| teresting and able