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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
The New England Eais.

The New England Fair will open at Prosump-
scot Park, in Portland, in two weeks. The Port
lard papers say the trustees and those who have
the matter in hand are already on tue ground
making all necessary arrangements for the sue
cess of the exhibition. The headquarters of Sec
rotary WATSON are located at No. y Preble ST.,
where he may be consulted on business connected
with the approaching exhibition. Those DESTROYS of
making entries orsecuring hall space are requested
to make application at once. The following will
be the order Of exercises for the exhibition:
FIRST DAY-sEPr 3.
Superintendent will be engaged in receiving
and arranging articles and animals for exhibition.
An finals and articles should be, if practicable,
IN their appropriate place the grounds or at
the hall this day, except butter and fresh flowers
which, if entered on the books, can be brought in
Tuesday. The gates will be open to visitors on
this day at p. NJ.
SECOND DAY-TUEsDAY.
The gates will be open to visitors at O'Clock
A. NJ. At 10 O'Clock the opening address by Hon.
Geo. b. Loring, President of the New England
Society, at his headquarters, after which the COM
mittees at the park will be called and the books of
entries will be delivered. At eleven o'clock
grand procession around the track of the horses
and cattle on exhibition. At twelve o'clock NJ
one hour for dinner. At one o'clock p. M. the
awarding committees will commence their exami-
nations in all the classes on exhibition at the
park. Exhibitors must have their stock in readi-
ness at the time and place named or 1t will not be
examined. Exhibition in the hall day and even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
Sad Accident.
Old ORCHARD.
Camp Meeting.

oLD ORCHARD BEACH, August IL. At the
National Temperance camp meeting, to-day was
childfeh's day Great preparations had been
made and very large attendance of young PEG.
pie was expected, but not over 300 children gath.
eled at the tabernacle. EX-Gov. Perham pre-
sided and addressed the children in very happy
manner. Children's temperance songs were sung
under the direction of Prof Edwin Gowen. Shor
addresses by Messrs. Fsrwe of Pittsfeld and
Phillips, missionary from India, and q song il
Hndoo by the latter, closed the exercises annie
much enthusiasm. Rev. Mr.. Babcock preache
Sunday. Weather fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
Why snTsr Dyspeptic fortunes,

When the famous regulator of cnlcebled, acid OF
bilious stomachs, iioste.ter's Bittcrs, will cure
you; Could you read the testimony Of the myriads
of d} speptics whom 1t has cure t. though you might
he OF skeptlcal turn. yon would be convinced
Evidence of it, efficacy is constantly multiplying
aud this relates not only 10 eases of dyspepsia, bu
also to liver complaint, constipation, urinary and
uterine troubles and malara disorders. The sue.
cess which has attended the great stomachic has
inc.ted interruptions parties to manufacture cheap
limitations of it, which they attempt to palm on as
the genuine article But, familiar is the publ c
with the real elixir, that these nefarous attempts
are rarely successful. Neither imitation or com
petition AFFECT the popularity of the standard
aftc'c augstood&w1w.
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>Jt.s from the Camp Ground.


Notwithstanding the rain yesterday there WAS
quite large number Of arrivals, and to-day i'll
witness the largest number yet.
Rev. l.. II. Beans society from BATH, have
erected large tent for their accommodation,
upon the site once occupied by the Lewiston
,pciety. Rev. A. S. Lsdd's society occupy the
lot next above the Wateryille society They are
very fine locations, the 70, mer being the most de-
.i-able, perhaps, of any in the grove.
Nearly every cottage is occupied, and there are
several private tents already erected; the two
most noticeable Mr.. Beans Of Bath, and
Frank Cushing's of Skowhegsn.
The Tabernacle was raised last Wednesday,
fortunately, as the rain would have interfered
very much with the work had it not been raised
1T that time
People are engaging rooms who have never
been upon the grounds before, and all who come
cypress themselves very emphaticaly favor of
the beauty aud convenience of the spot.
10 night everything possible will be in readi-
Less-and great credit is due the committee who
have charge of the grounds, and others who have
co-operated with them, for their efforts in push
ing forward the work Of preparation.
Mr.. Reed has attended to the calls of every
new conner, and has never lost patience. lie
will stay upon the grounds another year. The
property is safe in his hands. I understand the
report Of the meetings will be in good hands, and
this will probably be the last mote" you will get
from your humble servant until the meetings
close and most of those who form our society
here now have gone. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Accident.

BosToN, August IL. The damage to engine,
three baggage, postal and Pullman car, on the
Eastern road, by accident at Seabrook, n. H..
Friday night, was about $4,000. 1t was very
narrow escape from loss of life. Eight hundred
passengers were aboard the train, running forty
miles an hour when part of the train plunged
down a steep embankment. The engineer and
fremen narrowly escaped 1t is alleged, Locke,
the depot master, is to blame.
Drowned.
Frank Jackman and Hugh Mcdonald while
fishing Oft Estein point near Gloucester, to-day
were run into by coaster loaded with lumber,
knocking Jackman overheard, who was drowned.
Court Nj alters.
BosToN, August IL. Geo. w. Hodgdon and
Edward Breeze from Brook line. n. H.. who OBJ
tanned goods from Messrs. Woodward & Corey,
and Henry Stearns Of Nashua, on forged order,
were to- day bound over in $1,000 each, until the
supreme term. ard were alse fined $50 each and
costs, for obtaining goods under false pretences
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
Arrival.

BENNINGTON, August IL. Centennisl week
was opened this morning by the arrival OF several
Vermont militia companies. They were received
with military donors by the Park Guard Of Ben
nington, and Immediately went into camp. Large
numbers are here to witness the opening of the
celebration by the military
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
ing. Aflernoon-Trials of speed and amuse
THIRD DAY-wEDNEsT AY.

THIRD DAY-wEDNEsTAY Az.
At 6 O'Clock committees in City Hall will bt
called and books of entries will be delivered, anc
the awarding committees will commence their ex
amnatons in all the classes.
At o'clock trained steers and pulling oxen will
be shown on the track in front of the Judges
stand. At 10 O'Clock, special display of imple
ments in mplmen hall.
Afternoon.-Trisls of speed and game of La
Crosse.
Annual meeting The annual meeting of the
NJ. s. A. Society for the election of officers will be
holden at the Superior Court room, at e ght lock
T.. NJ.
FOURTH DAY-THt RSDAY
At o'clock, trial Of plows, cultiyators, pulver-
ilers, etc. Competitors must report promptly
The reports of the Judges must be handed into the
the Secretaries before O'Clock Thursday morn
ing, except in trial pows etc.
At IL o'clock for one hour, the tack will be
open and free To pleasure riders,
AtterIeou.-Trials Of speed and game of La
Crosse.
FIFTH DAY-FRIDAY.
At O'Clock, a. NJ. auction sales Of fine stoch
of all kinds and such other commodities as may
he offered, will take place and continue Ill ii
clock.
Atll4 a. NJ, grand cavalcade of all the prem
ium stock, at the close of which, the Supernten
dent, " i'll announce publicly, the hour and order
IN which animals will be received at the cars.
At o'clock r. NJ, stock can be taken from
the grounds.
Afternoon. Trials of speed and amusement.
will close at the park.
The exhibition at City Hall will close at l0i
L. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
Chicago Produce Market.

Snlcago, August IL, 1871.
FLoUR-EXtra spring 81 75as 80.
WHEAT-No. spring, II aOOO cash. l IA
lI9. August "a sept. l03-: NOS. Ss-a-;
aU %; rejected, ia
CoRS-No. mixed. Az; cash AZ: Aug. 451s
Sept, As.
OATS &c. cash. 26sc Sept; 25x August.
RYE-No. ,, 55-c.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, -a70c.
PORK - Cash, IL f0-alS 22h. July, IS Is ),
August, IL 10.
LARD Cash 500 cash; slO--as Is =. July:
August $ 70 -a942h.
BULK MEATS-Shoulders, 81 a9Ac; short rib
sides, Iva &C.; short clear rib, 71.a q.
UNSATISFACTORY, | o..
tRElGHTs-Corn to Buffalo, &C.; wheat do,
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iaarr.f0

In Scion, 4th inst, by Rev. Luther p. French
Alfred johnson OF Madison. to Miss Carrie l.
Clark of Skowhcgan.
In Bartlett, \. H., eth inst. Frank z. Smith, for
merly of Skowhegan 10 Miss Cora NJ. Osgood o
Portland.
In Skowhegan, 10th inst, by Rev. w. o. Aver
Melzar Z. Cushing TO Miss Anne j. Parker, daugh
ter of the late Samuel Parker, all Of Skow hegan
In Monroe, by Rev. A. p. Fogg, Benaiah q. Mar
den of Belfast, TO Mrs. Mary Jane Smith of Mon
roe.
In Brewer, Nathan C.. Danforth to Mrs. Rosa NJ
Harley, both of Brewer.
In North Vassal boro', William White to Miss A
s. Higgins, both Of Nassaiboro'; Charles RAYMOND
of Winslow, to Miss Abbie A. Ciowell of Tassal
boro'.
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W ASIIINGTON.
Sitting Bull.

WASHINGTON, August IL. The Secretary of
the Interior was in conference with the President,
to-day, with reference to the proposed commits
sion to wait upon Sitting Bull and arrange his re-
turn TO the United States. The names of the
commission will not be announced until General
Crook shall be heard from on the subject.
Post Office Changes.
Postal changes Offices established Pine Point
Cumberla county, Maine, John Leayitt, post
master. Postmaster appointed John J. Ford
Greenbush, Plymouth county Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
.MARHI. LAND.


BALTIMORE, August IL. Advices to-day from
along the entire line of the Chesapeake canal are
that the blockade is removed. No distractions
exist Four Or five boats left Cumberland to-day
for Georgetown, but there is determination
among the boatmen not to resume nav CATION at
the old rates. The miners in the coal regions
still on a strike, and until they resume work there
will be little use for canal boats. United States
troops and the Maryland militia stationed
along the line Of the canal east and west ofSt.
Johns Run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
Dtfn.

In Monmouth, 9Th inst, orpheus b. Gale, aged
rs years.
In China, 10th inst, Mrs. Mary A. iIamlen relic
OF Des. Reuben Hamlen, aged Il years.
In Monroe, LIST inst, Mrs. Mary H., vile o.
Darius Royal aged 80 years, months.
In Herman, 30th ult., Pitt, son of James Patten
aged 90 years, months, IL days.
In bingham. Mass, lst inst, Mrs. Ann, wife o
John NJ Trusse aged - yeara, IL months.
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SOUTH AMERICA.


New YORK, August IL. Advices from South
America, via Panama, state that steamship Eten
an iron propeller OF 5000 tons, was wrecked on
the rocks seventy miles above Valparaiso, and 100
lives were lost. Several survivors scrambled to
the rocky island and two steamers went to their
assistance, but owing to the heavy sea they could
not be reached and many of them threw them
solved into the sea to end their misery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
WOrkingmen's Party.

A Philadelphia despatch says the demagogues
are trying TO organize National workngmen $
party, and foment trouble. A mass convention
has been called, Possibly another strike may be
planned.
PHILADELPHIA. August IL. At a meeting of
workingmen, tonight, resolutions were passed to
form political labor parte, and a committee was
appointed to perfect the details of an organiza-
ton. resolution from communists was unsni-
mOusy excluded. The speeches were conserva-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
TIE OHIO CAMPAIGN.
Cabinet Members VIII not Take an Ac-
tive Part.

New YORK, August IL. A W ashington special
says Schurz thinks no member of the Cabinet will
take an active part in political discussions in the
Ohio campaign.
Sherman only intends TO speak on financial
affairs. Scharz said he would like to speak him
self on the Indian policy. There be no OBJ
lection to sneeches ON government business.
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CORNISH.
S.ruck by Lightning.

FRYEBURd, August H. A large house and ex.
tensive farm buildings, formerly the Simeon
Pease place in Cornish, owned and occupied by
James Small, was struck by lightning about S
o'clock last evening, and entirely consumed fifty
tons hay and several acres of wheat crop stored
in the barn. Loss estimated at $1,000: insured
tor $4,000
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NORTH ANSON.
Convention.

SKowHrGAH August II. The Somerset county
greenback convention met at North Arson, to-
day. The following nominations were made -
For senators, VIM. Philbrook of Skowhcgan and
Wo. Tinkham Of Arson; sheriff, j. b. Titor
of Skowhegan; county commissioner, s. ID
Greenlief of Starks; county treasurer, W. S
jenkins of Norrdgewock register of deeds, A
5. Burk of skowhegan; clerk of courts, Lev
Gretnlef Of Scion. The convention was adj
dressed nv Rev. A. Gage and others
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
SOMER VILE.
Drowned.

PORTLAND, August IL. Army P. Delano of
was lost overheard from the yacht
Noadica, in Ipswich bay this afternoon, and
drowned. He was &c years old, and had been
employed as a clerk at Choats, druggist, under
he Revere House Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
NEW JERSEY.
Killed.

ELIZABETH, August IL. Thomas W Ward,
aged sixty, was killed last night at the crossing
near Crawford, by the Philadelphia express The
horse also was killed and wagon wrecked.
James Charlton, middle aged mechanic walk
ing on the Newark branch Of the Erie railroad,
this A. M, was struck by train and instantly
killed. The engineer is reported censurable.
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NEW YORK.
Ohio DisatIected.

NEW YORK, August 1. Washington special,
say it is understood the Ohio nti-Ilayes repubh
cans will vote only for county and local officers
and in no way support the State ticket.
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MISSISSIPPI.
Mrs, Chisholm.

NEW YORK, August IL. A letter from the
widow of Judge Chisholm, the victim of the
kemper county (Miss.) massacre, says the probate
of that county refused to settle up her hus-
bands estate, and she is thus prevented from
leaving the scene of the butchery of her family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
THE STRIKE.
The Valley Mining Trouble.

GREENBRIER, August IL. A special says the
striking coal miners of Ksnshaw Valley have
been notified their places will be filled if they
don't return to work by August 10TH Trouble is
feared. The strikers not ready to vacate the
commpanys shops, and writs of ejectment have
been issued. The governor with Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad official, now visiting the disaf
fected region.
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by brushing your teeth each day with SOXO.
DON'T, which will make them gli.en like rows OF
polished ivory, aud check a tendency to decay
A roseate hue is impaired to the gums by its use,
and it Lends an agreeable aroma to the breath.
angS-tend,N AZ Ivy
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Aocal anD State Nems.

Our Catholic friends are going to have fine
excursion by steamer Clarion TO West Dresden,
next Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13

Richmond special says the platform of the
democratic convention is a meaningless and vapd
manifesto. Before final adjournment, a resolu-
ton endorsing Hayes was received with applause,
but in consequence of the late hour was not de-
bated nor adopted. 1t is reported Malone and
Halliday have an understanding that the former
shall be chosen L. S. senator in 1879.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Struck by Lightning.

WooDsvILLE, August II. Geo. Mcconnell,
North Haverhill, standing in the open air during
thunder shower, was struck by lightning and re-
manned unconscious several hoors. His recovery
is very uncertain The house was set on fire and
badly damaged.
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VIRGINIA..
I.yuchCd.

CULPEPPER, August II. At l o'clock Thurs
day night, VIM. Thompson, a negro, committed
for brutal assault on little white girl at
Mitchells Station, was taken from Jail by an Or
gained mob of sixty men and hanged to a tree
short distance from town. The coroners jury
failed to identify any one as participating in the
hanging.
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BASE BALL.

Pittsburg. Alleghenys, 6; Auburns, 2.
Rochester, Rochesters. 2 Manchesters, 0.
st. Louis, st. Louis, 6 Cincinnatis, 3.
Chicago, Louisvilles, Z; Chicagos, 5.
Boston, Hartfords, Il Bostons, 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13

The republican city committee have called a
caucus for tomorrow evening, to choose dele
gates to the county convention, which will be h,ld
next THURSDAY in Granite Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13

DO not forget the excursion to Portland and the
Islands on Wednesday next. Round triP tickets
from Augusta Sl.2j, train lea'os Augusta al
j 80 A. NJ, returning in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13

PORTLAND, August II. Rev. Dr. Canuthers,
for .thirty-tw years pastor of the Second Parish
church in this city, rendered his resignation to-
day.
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Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
falling barometer, warmer southerly winds and
numerous local rains, possibly followed by cooler
westerly winds in the Middle States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13

for sale. 1t is well.built powerful animal, suit
able for trucking, either siBgly or with mate.
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PORTLAND.
pedestrjanism,

PORTLAND, August IL. Bertha Won IIillern,
who began last night the undertaking of walking
IS miles in 26 hours, finished tonight at 9lj,
making the distance in Is hours. ~ minutes and
m seConIs
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ILLINOIS.
Work..

CHICAGO, August IL. Leading business men
are contributing TO employ laborng men on the
public thoroughfares. Enough has been sub
scribed to afford hundred men one weeks work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13

The contract for furnishing groceries and meat
to the troops during the State muster, has been
awarded to Wood K Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13

Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati August II, 1877
PORK <l4 o0aOO % Clear Sides AL,
LARD BACON
steam as 81, Shoulders, ia
Kettle f0al0 IS Clear rib sides, 5 ooa
BULK MEATS Clear sides, as%
Shoulders As0- WHIsKEY- | Gal Us
Clear rib aides, 0-ae'.
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Only three ocean steamers sail to-day. The
freight shows large falling Off attributed to the
advance in ocean feights and to the fact that
farmers are holding back their produce for higher
prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13

If We cannot have a new hotel on the Mansion
House lot, why not turn the lot into public park
with walks, seats, fountain, exc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13
President Hayes Visit.

The President requests that no great dspla
shall be made during his New Hampshire visit
lie thinks when many people find much troub,
to obtain bread it would not be in good taste Il
spend large sums.
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The Situation.

The government will only accept entire surrer
der from Sitting Bulls hostiles. Ii Gen. Shei
man will not act as one Of the commission, NJ lie
or Cook may be appointed Little confidence i
lie rnsnlt Ia felt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13

Mr. ID. w. Bishop Of New York, will be at
Gardiner, during the Fe this week, TO purchase a
few good State of Mai horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13

In the same despatch reference is made to an
insuriecto nary attempt on the night of the 9th
of July, at Croix DIES Bonequets, but the minister
thinks it will be speedily suppressed, at least for
the present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13

--latest styles in Cameo and Roman gold jewery
at +. Rowses. aug4 tevS4w
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Our readers who are interested in base ball.
should not forget the meeting for the purpose of
forming base ball association. The meeting will
be held at the Common Council Room, at 730, in
stead Of Metropolitan Hall, as heretofore
nnunced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-13

Mr.. j. d. Randall Of Cross Hill, one OF The
subs tantial farmers of the good old town of Vas
salboro has presented 10 us some fine specimens
Of russell apples of last years raising. But few
apples will be raised in that town. or any other in
Maine, this year.