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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-09
VIRGINIA..
Convention.

RICHMOND, August s. The Virginia democrat
c convention met this noon, but the building was
so over crowded by outsiders that the effort to call
the convention to order for temporary organiza-
ton proved failure. After half an hours con-
fusion adjourned till o'clock.
The convention reassembled at 2.20. The chair
man Of the state committee announced Col. Lamb
as temporary chairman.
Col. Lamb addressed the convention He spoke
without interruption several minutes and was
launching forth in strong speech in favor of the
preserving of the credit of the commonwealth,
when he was asked if that question was then I'M
der discussion.
lie replied that it was not vet in order to crti-
CHE the speech of the chairman. lie then at
tempted to proceed in the same strain in advocacy
OF maintaining the States honor, but Interrupt
tions became SO frequent, and the confusion so
great that he was forced Is discontinue, and
nounced that the chair was ready for the proper
business.
Resolutions were introduced for the appoint
ment of committees on credentials, permanent Or
ganization and resolutions.
1.-Two of the Fl rst resolutions were adopted amid
much disorder, but the third was laid aside till the
permanent organization was effected.
Upon the call of the delegations by congress
slonal districts TO name the member of the com
mittees, another scene of turbulence ensued, sew
ersl districts being divided in choice, and it being
evident that no settlement could be arrived at
they were allowed to retire for consultation,
The interior of the theatre up to this time was
perfect pandimons. The body being more like
disorganzed mob than an organized conven-
ton. From the indications it is evident that this
state of affairs will continue to the end.
The most bitter antagonism prevails between
the friends of the candidates, particularly between
those of Malone and the anti Mshonies. Dur
ing the absence OF the delegations who had retia-
ed to heal the difference, Governor kemper being
present. by invitation, briefly addressed the con-
ventlon, counselling such harmony in the deliber-
utions as would perpetuate the dignity and honor
and glory of Virginia.
After the announcement Of committees on ere
dentisls and organization the convention adjourn
ed till evening.
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THE STRIKE.
Determined to Prolong
the Contest.
Thre ntS OfVengennce
Store to be Opened by the Miners
Committee.
THE STRIKE.

NEW YORK, August s. A special says Wilkes
barre Will petition for permanent garrison oil
regulars The troops have brought peace, bu
secret intimidation prevents the resumption Of
work.
AT Scranton the miners manifest a determine
ton to prolong the strike in the Lackawanna ant
wyoming Valleys for six months.
meeting of delegates from every mine in
l.uzerne county is called to secure unity of &C
ton.
mammoth store is to be opened by the min
ers committee, to relieve the immediate neces-
sites OF members in distress.
Threats of vengeance when the military leave
are freely expressed by miners.
AT Harrisburg Corporal Kendall of the Read
ing Klnes, was court maftialled and drummed out
OF camp for assisting the mob at Reading in at
lacking the militia. He will be tried by the au-
thorities.
The Reading Company at the State arsenal
have been dis5anded, a number of members hav-
ing participated 10 the riotOus demonstration in
Reading.
PATTERSON DEPOT, August 8. The striking
silk weavers met to night and agreed to complete
the unfinished warps at Strange's mil, afterwards
to receive the wages paid before the reduction
Ibis ends the strike. The hands who persuaded
the mill owners to accept the scale list of prices
complain that the wages are less than under the
employers rates, and 10 some instances have ask
ed to work under the old regime.
COLUMBUS, August .. The convention of iron
and steel woi kcrs, to day, unanimously adopted
resolutions sitting forth that thew firmly believed
that the demand made by the railroad employees
for the restoration of the ase ten per cent reduc-
ton, and modification of the heretofore tyrannical
rules and orders, was just and proper, having full
faith that the railroad companies fully able
should accede to the same.
They emphatically denounce acts tending to
violation of the law. knowing full well that every
violation of the law and disturbance of the peace
tends only to injure the cause of those engag ed
therein. That IN every disagreement between
employers and employees they believe in policy
OF arbitration. Numerous memorials were pre-
sented by the members, which were referred to
appropriate committees.
SCRANTON August s. Alderman Mahon's jury
OF inquest over those killed by the vigilance com
mttee, brought in verdict of murder against
those of the committee whose names are known
and warrants will be issued for their arrest
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At republican Caucus held in the town of Lib
erty, August 4th, 1877, the following resolves were
adopted.
Resolved that issuing bonds bearing interest
by the United States Government, to obtain gold
to redeem greenbacks bearing no interest, is bad
policy and we condemn it.
Resolved that in our opinion all true patriots
are willing to wait until the experiment of Pres-
dent Hayes Southern policy has lad fair trial
before we either approve or condemn it.
Resolved that the secretary of this caucus fur
nish the Progressive Age at Belfast and the
Kennebec Journal at Augusta, with a copy of the
above resolves for printing.
q. ii. CARGILL, Secy.
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Notes from the Camp Ground.

Cottagers are arriving by every train. The
Grove presents quite camp-meeting appearance
Skowhegan promises to be as well represented as
any place in the valley. l notice in your Skow-
hogan locals in yesterdays Daily. that about one
hundred will leave there this week. Judging by
the number already here, should think it might
be so. Several lots have been taken to-day by
Skowhegan people, among which is one for a
parsonage. This shows a thoughtfulness for the
pastor that is highly commendable. But few
societies have built cottages for their pastors-but
each year the number is increasing.
Rev. Messrs. LeLseheur, Hooper, Hutchins.
Jones and Rogers, own the cottages they occupy.
Hallowell and Skowhegan will probably build
next season.
To-day partie, from Gardner brought cot
tsge upon the grounds that had been put up in
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Gen. Jouvells has been relieved from command
and Gen. Blanco appointed. He will arrive in a
few weeks.
Sick and wounded soldiers are constantly ar
irving, and the hospital room Is taxed to the
| utmost.
Custom House Matters.
Washington spec a says Conkling's interests
are not to be ignored in the treatment of the New
York custom house matt9r by the administration
Delay is due to Sherman's desire to await Conk-
llngs return for consultation. Collector Arthur
will be retained.
The Widow Holmes.
The widow Holmes, whom Clark tried to MUIR
der, Monday evening, will probably recover. 1t
appears she was betrayed by Clark some time ago,
who also swindled her out Of money. Her right
name is Fanny j. Henderson. Her parents live
in East Boston,.
Smuggling.
Surveyor Sharp of New York has received in
structlons. from Washington to seize he -'ear3-
ship Denmark, on her arrival from LN,t Jo., GA
account Of she smuggling Of over $1,000 worth
of goods, principally silk, by her officers and
crew.
A Haytien Rev olution.
lIayton advices announce another revolution.
Fort au Prince is declared in the state of seige.
A steamer has been sent to capture a schooner
laden with arms and ammunition for the authori-
ties. who are but Twelve miles from Port au
Prince.
n NobhhB dion mas rageu III me Guy LOT TWO
days, and was not exiting uished when tue mail
steamer left.
President Canal is unpopular. General Solo
mon Abackman, formerly NJ mister to Engla land, is
the present aspiIant to office, and says when he
gets into power, colored men and white men NAV
both look out, as the black republic will make the
streets of Polt au Prince rivers of blood of both.
The southern side of the Island is equally DIS
affected, and at Jacmel the newspapers openly are
at variance with the existing administration. NJ
merous arrests made by the government.
long despatch from Mr.. Bassett, L. S. minis
ter, has been sent TO the state department on the
subject Of Amer lean interests in the present crisis
Sruck by Lightning.
RoND0UT, August s. At Gardiner, twenty five
miles from here, barn struck by lightning,
last evening, and burned, aud the owner, Dubois
Ettenng, instantly killed.
Two barns were also struck aud burned at Kerr
honkson.
The Turf.
ROCHESTER, August 8. The frs, won
by Rarus beating Lucille and Coselte. Time,
al 2. . II IL, . Is. The second race was won
by kingPhilIp. lime. 225 IA, 2 % IA, 2.23 ~.
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| q II A n ID
TEMPERANCE CAMP MEETING

To all Reform Clubs, Ladies' Christian
Temperance Unions. Sons Of Temper
ance, Good Templars, Templsrs OF
Honor, COLD Water Tenn plars,
and Sunday Schools, Men,
Women, and Children. and all
Tt importance Workers, W no wish to
reform young and cid.
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Personal.

Hon. j. +. Butler of Biddefoid, who for some
time past has been doing business in Boston, is
about to move his family to that city. lie has
sold the Union and journal to Geo. A. Hobbs, re-
Gently of the Genesee Ill) Republican, but form
erly Clerk of Courts of Somerset Couty.
Hon. w. B. Smell, of the Washington Police
Court, is taking brief vacation among his friends
at home.
Howard Owen, the hard working local editor of
this paper, is taking much needed rest for a week
Or two. lie is now spending few days in his ma
tive town OF brunswick.
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The State Convention.

The hotels were we'll filled last evening with
delegates to the convention. A large number of
the leading men of the republican party was
among them. There was considerable talk over
the platform to be adopted, all in good humor
At the meeting of the State Committee in the
evening, Senator Blaine presided, and will call
the convention to order to day. Hon. JOSIAH II.
Drummond Of Portland will be called to the chair.
Though the convention will not probably be full
it W ill be a splendid representative body of the
republican party Of this State
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Fire..

Fire.
MANCHESTER, August s. The museum build
lag on Elm street, partially burned this after
noon. The damage to the building is estimated
at three thousand dollars. The fire probably or
ignated from wooden spittoon.
Fire.
RYE BEACH, August s. The farm buildings of
Joseph Newell at Philbrick were burned this
morning. Loss about two thousand Insured
for $1,000.
Death.
Capt. Warner Reed, highly respected citizen
of Hollis, n. H., died at his residence yesterday
aged sixty-three years.
Accident.
George W Jenness fell from load of hay at
Rye Beach, this morning, and received frac ture
Of the shoulder.
Fire.
The family of Mr.. j. n. Philbrck, whose
buildings were totally destroyed by fire at Rye
Beach this morning, had very narrow escape.
and were unable 10 save any of the clothing or
valusbles.
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False I'm preston.

1t Is generally supposed by certain class Of
citizens, who are not practical or experienced,
that Dyspepsia can not invariably be cured, but
we are pleased TO say that Green's August Flow
er has never, 10 our knowledge, failed TO cure
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint in all its forms,
such as Sour Stomach, Costiveness, Sick headache
palpaiion of the Heart, low spirits, &C, &c.
Out Of 10000 dozen bottles sold last year, not a
single failure was reported, but thousands of CON-
planetary letters received from Druggists OF
wonderful cures. Three doses will relieve any
case. Try it. Sample Bottles 10 ceLts Regu-
lar Size - cents. For sale by all druggists.
mayll -teod& wifi
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FOREIGN.

India.
CALCUTTA, August 8. The famine is Increasing
in Madras
England.
LONDON, August g. Hon. Francs b. Punket,
the secretary OF the British Legation at Wash
ington, has been transferred to st. Petersburg
lie will be replaced by Victor A. w. Drummond,
the secretary of the British Legation at Rio de
Janerlo.
Scotland.
GLASGOW, August s. The Clyde shipbunding
strikers are arranging the difficulty by arbtra-
ton
Personal.
New YORK, August s. Cable specials say that
I llden is avoiding social displays in London. On
Tuesday he breakfasted with Cyrus W. Field.
Tilden will visit Ireland aud Paris, and return to
America in October
Conkling intended to return August 2lst, but a
message to "come back Immediately" led TO his
abrupt departure, which is believed to be connect
ed with complications in home politics.
Hendricks is in Paris.
Tden and Bgeow have been made honorary
members of the Reform, Athrneum aud other
London club. In the evening they dined at the
American Embassy.
Theodore Tilton is quietly studying in London
avoiding social entertainment
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This afternoon at o'clock will occur the game Of
base ball between the Bath club and tue Augusta
club. Some pretty sharp playing may be expected
The Bath boys will take the special train home
which leaves at four. Seats will be provided for
the ladies With ushers in attendance. The home
nine will play the following Clayson, c.; PACK
ard. p; Lombard, $. s.; Libbey, Sd; Morse, r. f. ;
Little, Isl; Scruton, 2nd; Ticomb, c. f.; Taylor
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ENTUCk Y.
ARRAY.

LOUISVILLE, August s. A special to the Cour-
shooting atfray at Maxville, Washington county,
John Suttefed killed John Butler. The affair
was the result of difficulty sack of flour.
Another fight occurred near Millersburg, 10 which
several families took part One man, sheridan,
was killed and two wounded.
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W ASIIIN(,TON.
Court Matters.

WASHINGTON, August 8. Major Rankles. SEN
fenced to dismissal and Imprisonment for missp-
proprated money, in connection W it'll the Freed
mans Bureau in 1872, has been restored TO the
service. 1t was discovered that the sentence of
the court martial was signed by Secretary Bel
KNAPP, and not by the President, as law requires
Hayes gave Runkle special hearing and decided
the accusation unfounded.
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CAN ADA.
Labor Congress.

TORONTO, August s. The Canadian labor con-
gress was in session yesterday. Twenty delegates
representing every trade were present
Contract.
QUEBEC, August S. Contractors of the new
department buildings got over the stone cutters
strike by letting out the stone cutting by contract
and they expect that the work will be finished in
two years.
Defa'c ItiOn.
MONTREAL, August S. A despptch from Penn
broke says the county treasurer at North Reenten
is defaulter to the extent OF Sl77l9, puroned
by his son. who has a5sconded. The cashier will
make the loss good.
Arrested.
A young Norwegian named Harold Schie, civil
engineer, has been arrested at Montreal charged
with being one of the robbers of the bank in KEGS
VILE, New York. of $4,000.
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Avoid Decay

by breshing your teeth each day with 500
DON'T, which will make them glsten like rows OF
polished ivory, and check tendency to decay.
4 roseate hue is impaired to the gums by its use,
and it ends an agreeable aroma to the breath.
augS teodS wlw
Persons suffering from hernia or rupture who
desire good fitting truss should 20 to Partridge
Drug Store, Augusta, where is the largest stock
and variety in the State, and the requisite skill to
give good fit. juNe29.ltaw&w
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Destructive Storm
X ENNFBUNkPORT.
Struck by Lightning.

BIDDEFoRD, August s. The barn, stable and
carriage house of lothian Cleaves of North Ken
nebunkrort, with carriages, sleghs, 40 tons of
hay and farming tools was totally destroyed, last
night, by lightning. Loss $1,000; insured for
500 in .Etna of Hartford.
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NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, August s.
Gold.
Gold opened at l05 SO.
A Good Reason.
Mayor Siedler of Jersey City vetoed two hum
bred liquor licenses on the ground that they were
granted 10 places not reputable.
Clara Louise Il clog.
1t is reported Clara Louise Kellogg will devote
the profits of her coming California engagement
to founding musical college for American young
ladies'.
Suicide.
An unknown young man shot himself dead at
the battery last night. Andrew Beik took dose
of csrboic acid in the street, yesterday, and died
in an hour.
Fatally Stabbed.
In quarrel between families in a Greenwich
street dwelling, named Tate and Warren. last
evening, Mrs. Tate was fatally stabbed by Mr..
Warren.
A Wicked Deed.
Several thousand dollars worth of rare fishes
died at the aquarium died Sunday. An analysis
of the water shows the presence OF white lead.
it is supposed it was malicously thrown into the
tanks.
Cuban Affairs.
A Havana letter records g number Of disastrous
business failures with increasing commercial and
financial trouble,
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Chicago Produce Market.
ChIcA8O, August .. Isl
FIOUR-ENtra spring S6 75ae So

Cnlcago, august .. 1871.
FLOUR-Extra spring 81 75as 80.
WHEAT-No. spring Is a000 cash lisa
IA August t4t, Sept. lO3-: Nos. ss-a-;
az Ca rejected, Is -a--.
C0RN-No. mixed. 49,: sash A.; Aug, as
Sept 49,.
OATS 27-c: cash. 26kc Sept; 25k August.
RYE-No. 2, 55-e.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, --a70c.
PORK - Cash, ID l0-al3 22h, July, Is l5-
August, IL As.
LARD Cash 500 cash; si0--as 10 :. July;
August s 10 -ae.42I.
BULK MEATs-Shoulders, 5Iaszc; short rib
sides, Iva &C; short clear rib, TIA 9.
WHioKEY-Westeru,l o..
ERElGHTS-Corn to Buffalo. Sci wheat do,
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A private letter from Norridgewock referring
to the proposed narrow gauge railway from Arson
to Wiscasset, says that warrants are posted for
town meeting to be held in Nonidgewoek, August
llth, to see if the town will vote to narrow the
with these words "You may be assured that SO
far as Norridgewock is concerned it will act with
Augusta and Wiscasset for road - narrow
gauge, or any gauge-to the great ocean high
way.
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This region was favored with little rain Tues
day afternoon, which moisened the surface Of the
earth aad laid the dust which had become intoler-
able. The shower was more copous at Portland
and vicinity, than here, and lightning struck in
several places doing some damage.
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"Ilow WISH MY SKIN WAS AS WHITE and soft
ms yours" SAID lad, the other day, to female
friend. you can easily make it So" said the
lady addressed. How - inquired the first spe ak
er. use GLENN's SULPHUR Soa." Sold by
all druggists HILLS HAIR AND WHISPER DYE,
Black OF H. own, % cents july p t&w mo
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INDIANA.


TERRA IlAUTE, August S. Or. J. B. Armstrong,
a leading physician of this place. while returnin z
from visit to a patient in the country last even
ing, was shot and instantly killed by an unknown
person.
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1t is probable that the proposed new road to
llallowell would have been put under contract by
the City Council at its last meeting, had the Com
nissioners at their last meeting consented to To-
cate an extension over Vaughan brook as recent
and OF iginally prayed for
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RHODE ISLAND.
Suicide.

PROVIDENCE, August s. Miss Eta Rurke, a
wealthy lady Of Cleveland, Ohio. was missing
from her room, at Rockland Beach hotel at ID
o'clock this morning. At Z her lifeless body was
found in the water. Probably she jumped from
the second story window of the hotel and drowned
herself. She was in poor health
Drowned.
The footmsn of Thomas F. Gushing of Boston,
was drowned this noon at Baieys Beach, New
port
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ESSEE.
Resolution,

MEMPHIS August s. The chamber of com
merce last evening appointed a committee TO
II memorable the secretary of war to place four or
more snsg boats on the Arkansas river TO remove
snags. resolution was passed asking Congress
to repeal the duty on cotton mill machinery, and
also the adoption by general government by q
judicious system Of levees and outlets and cutoff
for the reclamation and protection of the lands on
the Mississippi and tributaries.
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At the meeting of the First Maine Cavalry As
ISOLATION at Old Orchard yesterday, Major John
ID. Myrick of this city was elected President, and
Capt. Henry Little of Auburn, Vice President of
the association for the ensuing year. 1t was vot
ed to hold the next meeting in this city.
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YER MONT.
President Hayes.

BENNINGTON, August 8. A Washington special
says that President Hayes leaves Monday, for
Vermont, accompanied by Key, McCrary and
either Thompson or Devens. Evarts will JOIN the
party at this place, where they will remain two or
three days.
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The new Odd Fellows hall in Wh,chousa's
block is rapidly approaching completion, and when
done it will be hall which the Order may wei be
proud of.
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BASE BALL.

Philadelphia, Alleghanvs 2. Buckeyes l.
Portland, Our Boys of Boston 4 Dirigoes 3 q.
Providence, Rhode Islands 6, Fall Rivers 5.
Auburn, New York, Stars 3, Anburns 2.
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BIDDEFORD.
Marine Disaster,

BIDDEFoRD, August s. A fishing schooner,
name unknown, struck on Phillips rocks near
Bddeford pool Monday night, and sank Crew
saved, and the vessel raised yesterday and towed
into the pool.
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CALIFORNIA.
Shot.

SAN Francisco, August s. John +. Daily
who was shot by Leslie Hawks, yesterday. was a
stock broker, with family in New Haven. The
difficulty is reported to be Jealousy concerning a
German actress. A coroner's jury held Hawks
for murder. a witness testified it Was deliberate
assassination.
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Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
rising barometer on the coast, northeast to SOUTH
east winds, and cloudy or foggy weather, but in
the interior north and west winds, partly cloudy
and clear, cooler weather.
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DR.. Pietce's Favorite Prescription is a most
powerful restorative tonic, also combining the
most valuable nervine properties, especially adapt
ing it to the wants of dcbilitated ladies suffering
from weak back, inward fever, congestion, infa-
nation, or liberation, or from nervousness, or
neuralgia pains. 1t is sold by all druggists. fit
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Boston Stock List.

lSales at the Brokers' Board.I
nnafns Anor.tsA