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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-23
KENTUCKY.
Fight.

CINCINNATI, October %. A special states that
a desperate encounter took place Saturday eve.
ming, at Big Clifty KY near Louisville between
two highwaymen and Jas. Hanson. MIR Hanson
was travelling salesman for Pratt i Co., Louis
vile.
Hanson started to walk from West Clifty to Big
Clfiy, to catch the train, and was met upon the
bridge which spans a chasm of l46 feet depth, by
two desperate looking characters, who demanded
his money, Hanson drew his revolver and shot
one, and the other pushed upon him and ate npt-
ed 10 throw llm over the bridge, but Hanson took
butcher knife from package of samples, and
stabbed the robber ard threw him down the
chasm. Both of the men were arrested. The one
thrown off the bridge was saved from instant
death by falling into the river, but probably both
will die. They were not recognized by the peo-
pie Of the place.
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Doings OF the city Council.
A special meeting of the City Council was held
on Saturday afternoon.

A special meeting of the City Council was held
on Saturday afternoon.
The following orders were passed;
Presented by Alderman Lincoln
Instructing the Street Commissioner to commence
the construction Of the street leading from Ban
gor street to the river, by the house of Z. Ware,
and that the Maine Central X. X. Co. be notified
that the portion of the work through the railroad
location will be done at the expense of said Co.
Presented by Alderman Vickery-
Authorizing the Mayor and Chief Engin to
place three hydrants on the line of the Augusta
Water Co., at the following named places One
at the corner Of Oak and Water streets, one at
Market square. and one at near the railroad
crossing. [The order was afterwards amended
providing for only one hydrant, providing the
Water Company will furnish the water for the use
of that for ten dollars year.
That the Street Commissioner for the Eastern
District be authorized to begin the construction Of
the incomplete part of Pearl street, if practicable
the present season.
Presented by Alderman Haskell
That the committee on New Streets lay Out
Laurel street in accordance with petition of Cy.
rus Fellows and others, and that the City CLERK
issue the required notice. The petition ask
that the street may be SO laid out IS to be fifty
seven feet wide at the westerly end on State
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A FEARFUL EXPLOSION.
FOUR HUNDRED PERSONS SUP.
POSED KILLED.
THE FINDING OF THE BODIES.

GLASGOW, October %. 1t is feared the entire
four hundred who were in the colliery at High
Blsntyre when the explosion occurred, have per
shed. special train was sent to bring the in
jured to Glasgow infrmary, but returned, as no
one had been got out alive.
The latest particulars from High Blantyre show
that 233 men descended into the mines this morn.
ing. None of these except one who was working
near the shaft at the time of the explosion, had
been rescued to a late hour this evening. Very
little hope of recovering the men is entertained
the explosion occurred at nine O'Clock in the
morning, and the exploring parties had to relin-
quish their efforts In one pit at O'Clock in the af
ternoon, because of the poisonous gases.
AT the bottom Of the shaft of the other pit, the
collery comprising the two pits with communities
ton between them, faint knocking has been
heard, but so far it hus been impossible to reach
the bottom of the shaft in consequence Of the vol
umes of gas and the destruction Of the woodwork
and hosting apparatus by the explosion.
9P. NJ. The explorers have resumed opera
tons in the first pit. They report that 40 corpses
are lying at the foot Of the shaft.
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Windsor Locals.

1t is quite sickly in some parts of Windsor.
Typhus fever Is prevailing to considerable extent
There have been two deaths from it of late.
Mr. Charles Cooling, clerk in j. Daniels whole
sale -four store in Portland, whose parents live
in Windsor, came to visit them for few days,
was taken down with it, and died in one week.
Mr.. Frank Tyler died Oct. 18th, with it. Others
are now sick.
The ministers of the Rockland District Asso-
citation. NJ. E. church, held their quarterly session
at Sheepscot Bridge, Oct. 10th and 18th. The
sermon and essays were all interesting. They
were in favor of q District Conference, and vot ed
very unanimously to instruct the p. Z. to lay the
matter before the several Of. Conferences Of tn c
District
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Vassalb0rO' Locals.

VassalbOrO' Locals.
C. b. Gates, NJ. D., delivered lecture on
Thursday evening of last week, before the stu
dents of Oak Grove Seminary. His subject,
Authenticity of the Scriptures" was handled in
. manner instructive and profitable to all present.
This Is the second lecture of series that will be
delivered before the students the present scadem-
cal year. The third in the course will be given
on Thursday evening of the present week, by NJ.
p. Hatch, Esq, Of Clinton, on Negotiable pa
per-"
free evening school has been started in the
High School bn ilding at North Vassalboro', for
the benefit of those who are obliged to spend the
daytime in manual labor. On Wednesday eve
ming, ct the organization, about 30 were present,
mostly operatives of the wooden mill. All ages
were represented from IL years, to old people 60
years Of age. This seems to be step in the
right direction, and much credit is due the Rev.
Mr. Dore, who has chiefly had the matter in
charge, and who is also one Of the instructors, in
bringing about the desired result. DR.. Roberts
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Penny Wise and Pound Foolish.

We shall be slow to believe that the action OF
the city council. at the special meeting Saturday
afternoon, on the question of water supply, for
fire purposes, reflected at all the judgment Of our
citizens. At a previous meeting q committee was
appointed to locate three hydrants on Water
street, to connect with the works of the Augusta
Water Company, it being at q very favorable
time, as new pipes were being laid through the
street, and the connection could now be made at
less cost than at any other time. That the report
of the committee might have proper weight, gen.
tlemen entirely conversant with the needs of the
fire department were appointed. Besides the
Mayor, Mr.. P o. Vickery, long an active fireman
and for several years chief ngineer, and w B.
Leighton, for twenty years a fireman, and at the
present time the efficient chief of the department,
were appointed on that committee The commit
tee looked over the ground carefully and reported
on Saturday in favor of three hydrants, as con-
templated at Joints on Water street-where they
were greatly needed. The city council took the
liberty of amending the report by cutting off tpo
of the hydrants, and passing an order for one,
providing the Water Company will furnish water
for the same at cost not to exceed ten dollars a
yo"f' WhiSh vi Noui oS hcous uo ny uihut, tuht
Water street is to be left as before as far as pro-
lection against fire is concerned.
We are lot the counsel for the Water Company
we don't own any of its stock; we have no in
terest in its affairs other than is held by any
other citizen; but certainly this last act Of the
city council is administering to the company a
gratuitous slap in the face. Strangely enough
the attitude of the city council towards the water
company has been one OF almost constant antag
onism, and at every fire the company has returned
good for evil by furnishing water wherever it wa,
| available. 1t is q mistake to look upon this mat
ter of establishing hydrants on Water street as
favor altogether to the water company; it i.
a favor to property holders, to every insurance
company, to every taxpayer, we dom
care how humble his circumstances. Must the
lesson of true economy be burnt into the souls Of
our Councilmen by conhagration that shall lay
in ashes at feet the costly buildings that have
been erected the past season on Water street !
1t will cost the city just seventy-6ve dollars fol-
water to supply three hydrants for one year. Let
the penny wise and pound foolish estimate for u.
| the cost of one fire, well under way.
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N EW YORK.

Fire.
MADISON, October q. The total loss by the
fire here is about twenty five thousand dollars I:
partly insured. Great quantities Of goods saved
from the flames were stolen.
Personal.
Ex-Minister Bancroft Davis arrived to day from
Germany.
The report from the American consul at Lyons,
France, shows that the exports of silk from that
place to the United States this year ending Sept.
30, 1877, were million and half less than the
year before, decrease Of fifteen per cent.
Attempted Suicide.
William NJ. Brook, q western telegrapher, at
tempted suicide last night in Central Park Lake.
but the water WAS so cold he foundered out and
was taken to the station as = vsgrant.
Bank Matters.
TROY, October 81. A special to the Troy Times
says that the difficulty in the Saratoga savings
bank which was closed on Saturday is in the con-
version of assets into money fast enough to pay
the depostors on demand. The assets as now
stated will be sufficient to pay the depositors but
they cannot be turned into cash for this reason,
the bank was compelled to go into liquidation by
the receivership. No deposits have been taken
since the bank was examined by the bank super
intendent in September.
Nomination.
Hon. 7. M. Pomeroy hiss been nominated for
the Senate in the 18th New York district, in place
of Woodin, declined.
Resolution.
The Kings county, New York, democratic coun-
ty convention, this afternoon adopted resolution
advocating the impeachment and removal of r..
b. Hayes, should he continue to prohibit Office
holders from the exercise of their rights of cit-
zenship.
Strike.
1t is expected that the strike of the New York
cigar makers will prove successful as the packers
to-day voted to sustain them in their demands.
Arrived.
j. Bancroft Davis, ex-mnister to Berlin has ar
rived per steamer Herman.
Investigation.
Rumors afoat to-day, as to the soundness of the
Union dime savings bank of New York, original
ed, says the Post, in examination of its affairs
which has been going on some weeks, and at pres
emit devoted to the value OF its bonds and mort
cages.
Forgery.
ALBANY, October %. William s. Taylor, .
produce commission merchant of this city has
been detected in serted of forgeries. He forged
the names Of his father, Justus +. Taylor, and
his uncle. William N. Strong, to notes for about
900, and obtained the money in various sums
from four of our city banks. There is no arrest
yet made, and Taylor remains at home awaiting
further developments. The cause of his downfall
Is said to be speculations in stocks.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Suiclde.

HAvERHILL. October %. This morning the
wife OF Moses b. Noyes in q fit of melancholy
induced by sickness, cut her thr oat with q razor
causing almost instant death. She was about so
years of age.
Murder Trial.
LAWRENCE, October %. The trial of John
Butterworth for the murder of his wife in North
Andover, August oath, began in the superior
court to- day, Judge Pitmsn presiding. Butter
worth was indicted for mansaughter and plead
not guilty. John X. Tsrbox is counsel. Tue
theory of the defence is insanity.
Fatal Accident.
FITTsFIELD, October %. Three sons Of VIM.
Downey loaded an old gun barrel with power yes
terday and discharged it. The weapon burst kill
ing two of the boys and tearing Of the hand of
the other.
Railroad Accident.
Patrick Dunno of Springfield, freight brake
man on the b. 4 b. railroad was killed this morn
ing while coupling cars near Hinsdale.
Railroad Matters.
BosToN, October o. Sidney NJ. Williams, re-
ceiver, took quiet and pesceable possession of the
Hannibal 4 st. Joseph Railroad and all its geneI-
al offices this morning.
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NEW JERSEY.
Destructive Fire.

NEWARK, October p. A fire last evening in
Madison, was the most destructive which has Wis
tied that place for years. destroying the railroad
depot, four stores and dwelling house.
Severe storm.
A severe easteily gale and heavy rain prevailed
all night ar continued thi. morning There are
indications of breaking up and growing colder.
Arrested.
JIG. Baldwin, aged thirty-fve yeirs, was arrest
ed at Patterson, n. j., to-day, for the murder OF
VIM. III. Springstead October 9th.
Court Matters.
The second trial of the suit brought by Samuel
w. Torrey against the Grant Locomotive Works
of Patterson, commenced to-day in tie superior
court. The claims are for $751; as commission
at two and half per cent for the delivery of ST.
80, 1907 worth of locomotives to one Polk. off
in Russia in 1874.
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On Thursday evening, the Auburn Young Mems
Christian Association will dedicate hall and free
reading room, which q welcome mt
in the religious direction. Rev Mr.. Tinker
is to preach the sermon, and other dedicatory
exercises are on the programme. The hall will
seat between 800 and 400, and is very pleasantly
lighted. Here free religious services will be held
every Sunday at A. NJ. and 2. NJ The libra
ry admitted to the hall by large doors. and the
former is connected with pleasant reading room
overlooking the street, All these rooms are on
the second floor. A movement is to be made to
increase the library.
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street; the northern bounds of said Laurel street

street the northern bounds of said Laurel street
to remain as at presently
Presented by Alderman Chisam-
Authorizing the Committee Highways 10
cause suitable culvert to be built at the south
end OF Spring street, at cost not to exceed S60,
as per report of said committee, made at the
meeting on Saturday.
An order presented by Councilman Rowe, d.
rccting the Street Comm issioner to build q stone
culvert across Spring street, at its intersection
with Winthrop street, was referred to the Commit
tee on Highways.
The committee to whom was referred the order
Of October 9Th regard to the location of three hy
hydrants, reported through the chair man. Alder
man Vickery, that one be located at the corner of
Oak and Water streets, one on Market square, and
one on Water street, near the railroad crossing al
so. that 1t is inexpedient to locate one Crosby
street, but recommending that a reservoir be
built there the next season. The report was
accepted but it will be seen by the above orders
that the suggestions of the report were not heed
ed. the number of hydrants being limited to one
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WASHINGTON.
Illness of Senator Blaine,

WAsHINGToN. October %. Senator Blaine was
taken suddenly i'll last evening, with q chill and
slight fever, which prevented departure for Au-
gusta. lie was much better this morning and
physicians say he is not seriously i'll.
A later despatch says Senator Blaine has had
considerable fever to day, but tonight is resting
quietly. II his condition improves to- morrow he
VIII leave 10 the evening for Augusta. His sick
ness is occasiOned by a severe malarial attack,
heightened by the excitement produced by the ie-
ception OF the telegram announcing the accident
to his daughter.
Judge Pascal, formerly of Texas, now resi-
dent OF w ashington, is fatally i'll of congestion Of
the lungs.
Postal Matters.
The estimates for carry ing the inland mail for
the coming fiscal year are $40. $50 go, an increase
OF S2,02O ,267 over the estimates for the current
year.
The Coinage Bill.
A bill was introduced by Senator Jones provid-
ing for coinage of the silver dollar of weight of
Az IL grams Troy at any coinage mint, or New
York assay office, in exchange for silver bullion,
upon the same terms and conditions gold bull
hon, is deposited for coinage under the existing
law. The bill also provides no charge shall be
made for coming standard bullion into these dol
lars, and proposes to make them legal tender for
sll sums IN payment of all public Of private debts
excepting such rs under existing contracts as ex-
pressed therein are to be otherwise pay able.
Meeting.
The Senate committee on foreign relations at
meeting this morning merely considered foreign
nominations, which were sent to the Senate last
week.
General Sherman.
General Sherman has returned to Washington
and is busily at work at headquarters of tue war
department.
Caucus.
The democratic members of Congress do not at
present contemplate another caucus.
Appointments.
1t is confidently believed the cabinet tomorrow
will finally dispose OF the questions regarding the
important treasury appointments to be made in
New York city, and the nominations will be sent
to the Senate without further delay.
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Dtfb.

In Vienna. Oct 18th, Miss Eva Kimoall aged 20
years; Miss Climenia Gilman, aged % years.
In Lewiston, Oct. 18Th, Alexander Ii. Lonely, aged
Is years Oct 18th, Mrs. Dorcas Pray. wife of Mr..
Joseph Pray aged SO years and II days; Oct. Goth,
Mabel T., infant daughter OF Isaac s and the late
Mary +. Tapley, aged months "a days.
In Fryeburg, Oct. 10Th, MIR. James y. Mcmillan,
aged u years.
In Bridgton, Oct 18th, Mrs. Charlotte McGee.
aged - years.
In Harrison, Oct. 18th, Miss A. Laura p, Twitch.
ELL aged % years.
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Failure,


MONTREAL. October %. The propeller City of
Toledo, with wheat and -four, is reported sunk
nine miles below Alexander Bay. Tugs and Q
lighter have gone to her assistance.
Reciprocity.
General True, the American consul at Kings
ton, in his special report, recommends free recip-
rocity between Canada and the States.
Indian Matters.
OTTAwA, October ~. Official information re.
eeived by the government to-day, fully confirms
the press statement of q meeting of the United
States Indian Commission and Sitting Bull at Fort
Walsh, and the contemptuous rejection by the
Sioux chief Of the terms offered.
Cattle Sent Back.
QUEBEC, October %. The steamship Lake
Megantic, from Liverpool, which brought out .
quantity of cattle in violation of the Dominion
act regarding the importation of cattle from pro-
hibited country, was obliged to leave them below
At quarantine. She will have to take them back
to Europe on her return trip.
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PROPOSALS FOR FUEL, FORAGE AND
STRAW.


Office of the Acting Assistant Quartermaster.
Kennebec Arsenal, Maine, October Is, 1877.
CEALED PROPOSALS, ia triplicate, subject to
office, until IL O'Clock noon, October 81, 1917.
Tor furnishing the Fuel, Forage and Straw, requr-
ed at this Post during the period commencing NJ
vember lst 1877. and ending June 80, 1875 delivery
to be made at the Post at such tim during the Pc
riOd mentioned and In such quantities as may be
needed.
Payment for the supplies depends upon a future
appropriation Tor the purpose by Congress.
The government reserves the right To reject any
or all bids preference will lie given to articles
of domestic production.
Further information as to estimated quantities
of supplies required, conditions to be observed by
bidders and terms of contract and payment may be
obtained by application to this Office.
ed "PfOpo ais for Fuel, Forage and Straw" LAS
the case may be,) and addressed to the under.
signed.
Acting A. A. q. N.
octI0 tlt
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Rev. Mr.. Hayden, pastor of the Universalist
churches in Hallowell and Gardiner, on Sunday
evening last, gave his first lecture on special
topics, at the church in Gardiner. The church
was filled with a most appreciative audience.
The theme Of the evening was The God we
worship" He showed how all nationslities and
peoples had particular beliefs and objects of wor-
ship, and dwelt at considerable length upon the
Universal God Of love and Supreme benevolence
who would finally bring all men to state of bliss.
The sermon was very able effort, and well de-
liyered.
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Persons with delicate lungs and those desiring
immunity from colds and pulmonary trouble in
the coming winter, should now put on good
chest protector Of felt or chamos. Partridge
Bros, under Granite Hall, have large supply of
the kinds most approved, and also have large
stock of chamois skins from which they can be
made.
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The first snow storm Of the season came to town
yesterday. 1t was a regular northeaster, one OF
the driving kind, and lasted into the afternoon.
Had the ground been frozen there would have
been something ofpermanency about the snow at
any rate, it was quite respectable affair for the
first snow storm of the season,
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Ask Yourself these 0asssiens.

NIX HOurssH INV WuSos1VMUs
Are you . dependent sufferer from Sick Head
ache, Habitual Costiveness, Palpitation Of the
Hearth Have you Dizziness Of the Headi Il
your Nervous System depressedi Does your
Blood circulate badlyi Have you . Cough
Low Spirits Coming up Of the food after eat
ing &C., &C. All Of these and much more are
the direct results of Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint
and Indigestion. GREsS's AUGUST Flown 10
now acknowledged by al Druggists 70 b. posi-
tive cure. 100000 bottles were given swsy il
the U. s. through Druggists to people y . trial.
Two doses will satisfy any person Of il vosasr-
full quality in curing oil forms Of lndigsstiss.
Sample bottles 10 cts. Regular size rs cts. Sold
positive BY all nrst-class Druggists IN he U. 8.
june27 -teod&wtf -assa
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FORE IGN.
Eugland,

LONDON, October %. The ship New World.
with mutinious crew put back to Grsvesend, TO-
dav. the Captain being unable TO msinta in disci-
pline.
Africa.
Advices from Cape TowE, October ID, state that
3 war has commenced in Transkei, between the
Gslekas and British and their native allies. Fight
ing occurred September 25th and 18th ct South
Mapassa and lbeka. The Galckas to the number
Of 5000 attacked the British, but were repulsed
with the loss of 200 on September Oath. Their
loss September 18th is unknown. The British
loss is one killed and six wounded. Reinforce
ments have been dispatched fion Simon's Bay,
and volunteers are being enrolled throughout the
colony.
PARIS, October 20. The republican pres il
loudly calling for government to resign. Party
bitterness is steadily increasing.
The Exhibition.
The principal buildings on Champs, DeMars
and the Trocsders for the exhibition are complet-
ed. United States Minister Noyss has had an in
terview with NJ. KrantE, director Of the sxhibi.
ton, relative to the American department
Greece.
ATHENS, October %. The session Of the Greek
chamber re-opened to-day.
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MISSOURI.
Drowned.

ST. LOUIS, October %. About eleven o'clock
last night as party of emigrsnts, consisting of
Ephraim Weaver and his sister, Susan Smith. a
baby, James Crowley and wife Mary Ann, and
baby, and Martin Crowley brother of James,
were proceeding down the river in two ski and
small Hat boat, when near quarantine they were
run into by tow boat, and Mrs. Crowley, the
two babies and Mar in Crowley were drowned,
AND ell the household effects of the two families
were lost.