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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

Little boys went skating yesterday on the Frog
Pond, and on johnson Pond. 1t is not time to 20
skating yet, boys; though it may be time to fur
nsh US an item.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

An old lady in this city, who is now 20 years
Of age, since 1860 has learned trade, aud laid
up $500 in good, solid honest money. Let all
the sixteen year old beauties clear the way for the
old gall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
VIRGINIA.:

RICHMOND November 6. Specials say the vote
in Virginia Is very hight, owing to IA dollar pox
tax
Jorgensen for congress is the only repub Gao
elected IN the State. The other congressman are
democrats, including Gen. Beale, Gen. Joe John
sou. Cobc,l, Hunton, Fucker, Harris, Richmond
and Goode.
NORFOLK, November g. Additional returns to-
day from lhe second district, show that Goode,
democrat, Is reelected by about 1000 maj ori,y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
FLORIDA.

JACKSONVILLE, November 8. Specials say
Duval county gives Bisbee 900 msj ority. Demo
cratic gains are reported from Alachua and Madi
son counties. formerly republican. Hull is GER
tany elected in this district, and Davidson in the
first district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

The republican State Committee Of 1879, will
meet in this city. for organization, on Tuesday
evening, Nov. 18th. The meeting will be held at
the Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

The mercury in the thermometer registered 209
above early yesterday morning. At the same
hour the democratic thermome ter registered zero
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

The first snow of autumn, this year, in Aroos-
took, fell Wedne sday. Oct 30. About two inches
fell, but soon disappeared, as a warm rain fol-
lowed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

IL is asserted that not out of thousand who
learn to play the piano acquires a correct knowl-
edge of how to use the pedal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

Large numbers of cattle and sheep have been
d,tven ON Aroostook county during the past
month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

A wet bllnket-avty wet blanket-hss fallen
pom tie Young Mems Democratic club Of Au-
gnsta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

farmers horse become frightened yesterday
fuienco on State street and ran away, but did no
damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
NEVADA.

VIRGINIA CITY, November 6. The statement
photographed this morning that the democrats were
likely 10 have a maj ority in the legislature is in
correct. The probabilities are that the republi-
cans will control the legislature 10 this State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

On the LIST of January next, the old Kennebec
Journal will celebrate the fifty fth year of
istence by DOMINIC new suit of type, which is
now being manufactured at one of the best type
foundries in New England. This involves large
expense, that we know will be appreciated by
patrons. The announce me ut is made elsewhere.
For the refined and chsste enteitsnme ut, at
Granite Hall, last evening, citizens indebt
ed to the Berger Family, and the word famed
Sol Smith Russell. These parties should never
again dissolve partnsrships-they are really one
and together give the public treat which can
scarcely be surpassed. Without speaking IN de-
tail ofthe performances, we may say that the en-
tire entertainment was refined enjoy able and very
excellent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
NORTH CAROLINA.

WILMINGTON. November G. The latest returns
Indicate that Russell is elected to Congress from
this dist Both parties claim the district, and the
vote will probably be close,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

Now that the election is over the Bangor Com
mercisl is discussing THE Dog as an Article of
Food" Suppose it tries slice Of Ben Butler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
The November Elections.

The November Elections.
80. 600 REPUBLICAN MAJORITY IN
PENNSYLVANIA.
GAIN IN i'ENNSYI.V OF TWO
REPUBLICAN, CONGRESSMAN.
New Hampshire 1000 Rep biican Ma
TALBOT'S MAJORITY NEARLY
5000 over Al.
MICHIGAN OVERWHELMINGLY RErUB-
LICAN.
New jersey Gains Two Repub lcan Con-
gressmen.
SPLENDID REPUBLICAN VICTORIES
IN NEW YORK G pNEKESSIONAL
DISTRICTS.
The Republicans Make IA Clean sweep
III Nebraska.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

Time is money, but he alth is happiness. If you
have bad cold or cough, use DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup, it will cure you. Price, Is cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
TEN perance.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.


PORTSMOUTH, November 6. A crew OF 22j mer
for the Uuited States steamship Ticonderogs
which has been fitted for sea, arrived at the navy
yard this afternoon. The Ticonderoga is pro
nounced the finest vessel in the navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

Let us see. wasn't it New Hampshire that Pills
bury stumped The returns look like it, Hardly
can he sing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

Over one hundred thousand bushels of potatoes
have been purchased in Bangor the present fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

CONCORD November 6. Returns from l66
cities ana towns give Head majority of 1879.
SNty-eight towns and precincts to lear from will
reduce this to about 1000.
The house sands l3S republicans, Il democrats
and gIeeLbaCk ,r..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
PENNSYLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA, November 6. Later returns
Indicate that the interior of the state shows larger
republican, gains, deciding that Hoyts majority
may reach 30 600
The republicans claim TO have gained two con-
gressmen, and increased their ma jority ia the leg
lsatuie.
In the seventh district, Godshslk, republican.
has 1000 ma Dritv.
In the eleventh district the contest between
kloz, democrat, auj Albright. republican, is very
close, and iull returns will DC necessary To decide
which is elected.
In the eighteenth district, Fisher, r,pablican i,
elected over Ste niger, democrat, by about 400 ma
Jointly.
In the eighth district Cymer will have 6,0i7
majority.
In the twentieth district, Yocum, national elect
ed by 70 ma orty.
In the nlnelee nth district Beltzhoover, democrat
is elected by goo majority.
In the thirteenth district Ryan, democrat, is
I'll. ciod by $50 maturity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
Treasury Department.
NOVA SCOTIA.


HALIFAX, November 8. Schooner Four Broth
ers, OF sydney, Cape Breton, laden with potatoes
from Prince Edwards I,land for Boston, ran
ashore near Cranberry Island, Canso, Tuesday
afternoon. The vessel will probably be total
wreck.
Drowned.
Thos. King Of Nova Scotia, one Of the crew Of
schooner Alice Norwood. was lost overheard on
her last cruise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
local AMI state Mems.

Rev. Mr.. Tilden of this city, gave the lecture IN
he course at Green on Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
NEW YORK.
Suicide.

New YORK, November 6. Washington Tho NJ
as, formerly wealthy shoe dealer, who was prom
iscd an appointment to some lucrative office in the
city government, II the Tammany ticket succeed
ed, hung himself upon a closet door IN the kitchen
Of his residence when he heard of the defeat OF
TammaDy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
Snow Storm.

A Port Jarvis despatch says snow to depth of
three inches has fallen since seven this morning,
and it IS still stormng.
Fire.
OswEGo, November 6. The Pearl FIGURING
Mill was burned to-day. Loss 30 000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

The captain, mate and three men of the fishing
schooner Charles Northup of Provincetown, al
rived by the steamer City of Portland, this morn
ing, from Eastport- Their vessel was Wicked OF
Monday week, on the coast of Grand Mensn, ant
the crew escaped in a small dory, being picked III
when nearly persisted, by the schooner Bluejay
Their vessel went to pieces soon after they lett he
and they saved nothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has

~ Office is hereby given, that the subscriber has
the estate of
SAMUEL KIMBALL, late of West waterville.
in the County OF kennebec, deceased, inJestate,
and has undertaken that trust by giving bond
mands against the estate OF said deceased are de-
sired to exhibit the same tor settlement; and all
indebted 10 said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment TO
GEORGE II. BRYANT.
Oct, %, 1878. YwI7s
NOTICE Is hereby gwen that the subscriber
~ has been duly appointed Administrator on
REBECCA SMITH, late of Monmouth,
in the County OF heDnebcc, decea sed, intcetate,
and mas undertaken that trust by giving bonds ~
the law directs All persons therefore, having de-
sired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all
indebted TO said estate are requested to make i'm.
mediate PAYMENT siLAS T. FLOYD.
Oct. Il. 1878. 3w47s
RENNEBEC COUNTY-In PROBATE Courf az AZ.
gnstd, on the fourth .Moadayof October, Is7s.
Joseph W. PATTERSON, Administrator
~ with the viii annexed, on the Estate Of
Alan.on arks, late OF Augusta.. In said
County, deceased, having petitioned for IL
cense to sell at pIblic auction or private sale, the
following real estate of said deceas d. for the pay.
nent OF debts, &C. viz: lot OF land at MOT
mouth Centre, purchased by deceased OF l.. ID.
MacOnber in 1855:
ORDERED, Tat notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday OF
November next in the kennebec Journal, .
newspaper printed in Augusta, that all persona in
teresled NAV attend at o Court of Probate then to
why The prayer OF said petition should nos be
granted.
Attest: CHARLES iEwISs. Register. sw17s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
NEBRASKA.

LINCOLN, November 6. Additional returns
rom all parts of the State. continue to increase
the republican majority over the estimates made
last night The entire republican State and con-
gressionsl ticket elected by over 10000 majority.
The republicans have large majority in the leg
stature.
The greenback vote is much lighter than was
anticipated, carr, ing but one county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, November 6. X turns from the
sixth district a. axe Urner's, republican, ma ,rlty
l116 Peter, democrat The vote for Peter
and Reesty, gIeenback, combined, exceeds the
vote for Urner by l02.
The returns from other districts outside the city
received since last night do not vary the result as
then stated The delegation VIII stand live dem
mr., ats "A I'd nnp renuhcan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
MASSACHUSETTS,.

BosToN, November g. The result of yester-
day. vote ioi governor in 1886 towns gives Talbot
plurality over Butler of 25 32l; Talbot's major
~ over all GIG.
Eight towns to hear from will carry Talbot's
plurality up to 26 900 over Butler.
NEwBURYPoRT, November 6. Z NJ. Boying-
ton low lacks "a votes of an election to Congress
and a recount of the votes will be had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
N unicIpal Matters

NASHUA, November g. The citizens have dc
cded BY a majority of 357, to allow the free sal
of Ia heer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
ALABAMA.

The Legislature is democratic in both Of the
branches ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

LAWRENCE, November The houses and
bsrhs OF .. III. Harris and J. w. Fulton of Me
thuen, were burned to-day. Harris lost a valuable
horse worth $500. Loss on both place Is $4,000
10,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
WEIR Mt.

ST ALBANs. November 6. Twenty-Five towns
IN the tnnd district remain to be heard from, bur
they are small, and Bsrlow's majority may We
safely set at 1900 and his plurality at 300.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
MICHIGAN.

DETROIT, November 6. Returns come in slow
ly. but ilom the present indications the Iepubli.
cans have undoubtedly elected the entire congress
sioDa delegation wch is gain Of one congress-
man.
Croswell's plurality will probably be 80 OO
The legislature is strongly republican.
Incomplete returns from the various congress
sional districts give The following republican plu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
NEW JERSEY.

TRENTON, November 6. The republicans have
carried both branches of the legislature. Sena
tors just elected will vote in 1881 for United
States senator to succeed Randolph, democrat.
The fret, fifth, sixth aud seventh congressional
districts elect republicans.
The fourth district re-cccts Alvah A. Clark,
democrat.
The second district eec,s Smith, democratic
greenbacker.
The third di,tr ct is sill in doubt.
The republicans gain t~ o congressmen, the fifth
and seventh.
TIE New Jersey legis aturc stands republican
30, democrats y. republican majority on oint
ballot OF I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
CONNECTICUT.

HARTFORD. November 6. For Congress in h,
Isl district Gen. llswley's majoriiy Is 1923.
~, Phillips dem 1890 maj
81, Wait. 1852 majority.
4tb, Miles plurality, ll9S.
The Senate is II rep. dem, and House, IA
rep, 100 dem, ! gIeenhack, md. aud tie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
N ASSACiiUSEIIS.
Personal.

TAUNTON November 6. A four wear old son Of
Christopher Gibbons of Weir Village burned
to death by his clothes catching fire yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

BosToN, November 6. Henry l. Pierce,
account Of i'll health, declines re nom nation
Mayor of Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
Do mOnsttatiOn.

AMHERST. November 6. A grand demonsira-
ton held IN the College Hall to- ight in hon
of the republican victories. Speeches were
m sde by President Seely OF Amherst College
President Clark of the Agricultural College, r.
ID. Hitchcock OF New York, Professor Crowel
aud others. There also a large torchlight
procession beaded by brass band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

New YoRK, November 6. O'Reilly, republic
can. j. elected to congress IN the second district
by 1858 msjority.
In the thlrd ustrct Chittenden, republican, is
elected by sjorliy of 6j6i over both reg ular
aud independent democrats.
Bliss, democrat, is elected in the foui tn district,
and has ], 1886 majority
1t appears that the anti -Tsmmsnyits have elect
ed a maj 1lty of the aldermen, which gives Nav
or Cooper power to remove the present Tammanv
officials and sppoin tantl-Tammanyites Ms alder
men, and confirm all appointments.
ALBANY. November 6. The journal claims the
election Of Bailey, republican, to congrc S. in this
district. Also the election of SO republicans 80
democrats, independent democrats aud 3 ma
tiouals to the assembly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

The Republicans Make IA Clean sweep
IN Nebraska.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
mississippi

MONTGOMERY, November g. In the thiid con
gresslonal district, William j. SANFORD, demo-
crat, is elected almost unanimously
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
LOUISIANA,

COLUMBUS, November 6. The vote is light.
>. Muldrow is reelected to congress from Il
first district
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07
ILLINOIS,,
KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE. November 6. 1t now transpir,
that Oscar Turner, ind. dem. for Congress in Il
lst district is elected, inst,a al of Trimble, dem
clat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-07

Here | raise my Eben ezer."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-23
The First PLAYING Of Whist.

The origin and date of the first play
ing Of whist have of late been much
discussed, particularly in England,
where the game receives q degree of
attention and study well-nigh
religious. Edmond Hoyle, the
earliest writer Of any note on whist,
commonly called the father of the
game, published his first Short Treatise
about 1742. in his seventeen year.
Though educated by the law, he loved
cards passionately, and was so skillful a
player that he used to receive a guinea
a lesson for teaching different games.
He spent his days and nights at the
card table, which so agreed with him
that he lived to be 81. Whist is thought
to be a development of the game of
trump or triumph, played in England
at least as early as the reign of Henry
VIII. Trump is mentioned in a SER
mon by Latimer, the Sunday before
Christmas (1529) and by Shakespeare,
punning on the word triumph, in can
tony and Cleopatra" Whist, however,
is not named by any writer of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-23
Fatal Panic i'm a Church.
Lynchburg Va. Special Oct. 10.

One of the saddest accidents that
ever occurred in this city took place
here tonight at IL o'clock. Thomas
Johnson, Well-knOWn young man, was
TO be married to Malerida Boshera at the
Court-Street colored church. At the
hour named an immense throng gather
ed to witness the ceremonies. The seat
ing capacity Of the church is about two
thousand, but there were many more
than that present.
Every seat was occupied, and the
aisles, windows, doorWays, and, in fact,
every available place where person
could find sitting or standing room was
occupied. The bride and bridegroom
with the accompanying groomsmen and
maids, as the clock chimed IL, made
their appearance at the church and
took their places at the altar. The
minister commenced the ceremony,
and as he reached the point where he
was in the act of pronouncing the con-
tracing parties man and wife some one
III the gallery noticed that the plaster
ing on the ceiling which was cracked
had commenced falling. The person
who first noticed this gave the alarm.
kOUd11UIllS u pun tllC 1d1lllS, bIlIS man III
a loud voice declared that the roof was
falling in. The scene that followed this
announcement was indescribable.
An uncomfortable panic ensued. Per-
sons in the second and third stories
Jumped from the windows to the ground,
fifty or sixty feet below, meeting instant
death or permanent injuries. The per-
sons in the auditorium rushed for the
dOQrs, and in the excitement that fol-
lowed were crushed and mangIed fright
fully. At the first sound of alarm the
bridegroom and bride elect made a
rush for the door, followed by the wait
ers. Not one of them ever reached
that opening. but were tramped to
death before they could escape, the
bride, 1t is believed, by some one jump
ing on her from the gallery. The groom
met his death by a piece of the rail
from the gallery being thrown upon
hlm, lnJuring him so that he could not
rise, and was trodden upon by the ex-
cited crowd and killed.
Ten persons were killed outright by
jumping from the windows, and it is be-
ieved that about forty or fifty, most of
them women were wounded
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-23

told the learned gentleman that he was
not in unusually easy circumstances,
and requested him to make a discount
in the amount of the bill. "No, sir"
Nreplied the doctor; I" / never cut down
one Of my bills; if you can not pay it,
| will not ask you for it," This of course,
touched the patient to his inner-heart,
it was not what he had anticipated He
therefore replied that he did not ask for
charity, but only discount on the bill.
The doctor in answer again said that he
never cut down any of his bills. For
many years he had been treating vel
low fever, and his fee was 500 and
nothing under. If the bill could not be
paid, we'll, his services were offered
freely. There Was of course, no reply
to be made, and the patient knew that
it was useless to attempt to argue the
question. Resigning himself to the
necessity of paying the full amount, he
changed the conversation, and inquired
from the physician if a person who had
been afflicted with yellow fever during
the epidemic of 1867 could again have
the same fever this year.
Certainly not" was the reply of the
doctor. The gentleman, III answer,
said that he had had it, or at any rate
that he had been treated for it. The
doctor then replied that the person
who treated him in 1867 for yellow fever
was an incompetent or very impudent
person. This was too much for the pa
tient, who. however, did not loose his
opportunity. He quietly remarked that
he would refer to his DaDerS. and aScer-
tain who was the medical celebrity who
had treated him for the lever during
that epidemic. Pulling a bundle of
papers from his pocket, he looked over
them and coolly handed over receipt
for $50 for treatment Of yellow fever in
1867, and 10! it was signed by the doctor
himself.
Grand tableau. 1t was not ascertain
ed what the Esculapian answered and
what was the sequel to the comedy.