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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

The Mt. Vernon Outrage.

New YORK, October II. An Indianapolis des.
patch gives particulars of the recent outrage at
Mt Vernon, Indiana, and says the three white
woman members OF disiepntable houses
The hve guilty negroes were taken fiom Jail by
the mob last night, and placed under tree ready
to swing, when large body of negroes came into
tome to the rescue. A conflict followed. Two
whites were killed. lndesCr iboble turmoil nged,
aud the telegraph operator was compelled to va
cate the office. Up to eleven clock nothing
further was learned. 1t is regarded certain that
all the negroes were hanged last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

PARIS, October H. Monsignore Felix Anto
Philippe Dupanloup, Bishop of Orleans, a
member Of the French senate, died suddenly ye
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
MlNNEsOTA.
Fire.

New YORK, October II. A special despatch
says that prairie lire thirty miles square, Is rag
ing IN Swi 1T county, Minnesota, destroying farm
houses, barns, cattle and grain.
dwelling house, drug store, millinery shop,
agricultural building aud barn at Battle Creek,
Mimi, were burned yesterday. Loss $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

Hon. Isaac Redington died Of heart disease,
Sunday last, at the residence of his daughter
Mrs DR.. Bradford, in Skowhegan. aged Is years.
Mr.. r. was a native of Waterville, a graduate of
the college in that town in the class of 1927, and
practiced law there until 1913. Has resided in
New York since 1852 until he came to live with
Mrs. Bradford about two years since. He was
member of the State Senate in 1882. lie was a
brother of the late Judge Asa Redington who
died in Lewiston, in 1874.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

FLowEmNG BULBS FOR WINTER CULTURE.
Partridge Bros. under Granite Hail. have received
their fail stock of fine Dutch Bulbs, Hyacinths,
Crocuses. &c, for winter Towering in pots and
glasses. None of our fam lilies should be without
these beautiful additions to their winter ioiicu-
ture. The sooner these bulbs are set out the bet
ter will be the flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

A small house about two miles from the Outlet.
on the road between Hallowell and the Outlet,
was destroyed by fire on Thursday night the 80
INST.
Mr.. Charles Whiting Of East Winthrop, met
~ih fatal accident on Wednesday last. Mr..
Whring, who was picking apples, fell from the
tee to the z ound. bieskin ghis back and also
hunting his shoulders very severely. At last at
counts he was INST alive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
Court Matt RS.

Rev, II. III. Hayden will he brought before the
grand jury in this city on MONDAY charged with
I he murder OF Mary Slarnaid. If a true bill is
found, his counsel will insist on immediate
lrial. A large number Of witnesses have been
summoned, and great care has been exercised by
the shtTItf in sunmonipg them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
WYOMING TERRITORY.
Robbery.

FoRT KINNEY. October IL. Frabing's rancho
on Crap Woman Creek, was entered by eight
road agents last night at eight o'clock. There
several persons in the store, but no resistance
offered. One United States horse was taken,
and the store robbed of everything valuable, and
CARED away on twelve pack animals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
KENTUCKY.
Revenue N alters.

CINCINNATI, October IL. Deputy Marshals
Howell and Cochran are TO. day en- route 10 Louis
vile, with eight Kentucky moon,hinels, among
them the notorious Isaac Jenkins, who Was shot
by Howell few since, while endcavoring to es-
cape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
Fatal Accident.
ONO.
Shooting ARRAY.

URBANA OctoberI2. A courtesan named Alice
Armstrong was fatally shot by Marshall A.
Brown, yesterday, who asserts she came to his
door and threatened him with a revolver. Alice
had accused Brown of mstreatng his lsudlady,
who was related to Alice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
Weather Indications Ior To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
clear or partly cloudy weather, warmer MOI thwes
winds becoming variable, rising followed by sta
tionary or falling barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

A ball, arranged by two young men of our
city, was given Friday evening in Union Hall;
about thirty couple we're present, and, with mu-
sic by Hanagsn's Orchestra, the affair was made
a very pleasant and ENJOYABLE one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

one armed soldier has been on our streets
lately begging BY means of a cornet instead OF
the general custom of hand organ. With only
one hand to play with he showed skill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

The Reporter says that Mr.. John w. Weston,
one of the Oldest citizens of Skowhegan, aged
So years, died at his residence Wednesday noon
His death was caused by paralysis of the brain,
and was quite sudden. He was a native of SHOW
hogan and has always lived there. Until within
ten years he has been engaged in the numbering
business manufacturing lumber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

new article of food is likely to become popu-
lar, called compressed cod fish. The fish after the
skin is removed and bones extracted. goes through
a process of cooking (Which is a secret, picked
fine and pressed in packages about the size OF an
ordinary brick. 1t is proposed to manufacture the
article in Boothbay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

A severe rain storm accompanied by high
wind prevailed in this city Saturday night. The
damage to fruit and shade trees was somewhat ex-
ieusive. A large elm in front of Hon. Joseph
Bakers residence on Winthrop street, was stripped
of one of its limbs, rs was also one on sewsll
street. The heavy fall of water did much toward
filling up the wells and cistern which had begun
to ahoH signs of failing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

Ladies, ask your grocer for Gaff, Fleischman
Co.'S Compressed Yeast 1t will raise your bread
oil ready for the oven in three hours For sale by
all first class grocers. Trade supplied by Dow u
Storer. Beware of limitations; none genuine
without our signature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
CON ECTiCtri.
Suicide.

NEW HAVEN, October II. Mrs. Edward Cur
tiss, aged about thirty years, suIcided this fore
noon, by shooting through the heart. A neigh
Dor prevented the half crazed husband, who is a
wealthy Woodbury. manufacturer, from shooting
himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
local ann State Mems.

Mr.. George F. North has for some time been
confined to his house by sickness. He has Sc
we're cold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

An Augusta man gives this brief essay on
milk, after having been imposed upon by man
whom we are glad we do not know: "Milk as
milk is good; but water slightly colored and sold
as milk is wishy- washy.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

copy of the New Orleans Times, received at
this office, gives a statement of the benefcent
work of the Homeopathic Relief Association in
that city. They doing great and noble
work among the fever sufferers in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

The time has arrived now when most of the
doors Of the stores found closed; when the
windows displaying fruits are obliged to be
shut down. and when the peanut ven
der sees the time near in which he must leave his
street Uuarters,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

The October Term of tie Supreme Judicial
Court will begin in this city tomorrow. Judge
Libbey will preside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

Rockland people are greatly impressed by the
elegant diction and logical sequence of Mr..
Murchs remarks, as reported in the New
York Sun. They didn't think it was in him!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

A drove of over three hundred fine looking
sheep passed through Stale street Saturday fore.
noon, ON the route to a slaughter house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

The Knickei booker Ice Co.'S works at North
Boothbsy are well worth visit Eighty vessels
have been loaded there this season, and there are
seven or eight thousand tons remaining in the
houses. About Sc, 900 tons were stored last win
ter 1t is one of the greatest industries of Booth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

). +. Lsdd ofGardincr, sputting one OF Iadds
Excelsior Turbine water wheels in &. $. Sonlc's
oakum mill in Wsldohoro'.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

Rev. Mr.. Tufts, of West Waterville. has been
called away by the death of one parent and the
sickness of another.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
Heavy Frost.

LOUISVILLE, October II. There was heavy
frost here this morning, and another is very likely
TO morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14


During the recent iii cial visit to the Maine
State Prison, a thorough examination of affairs
was made, and every thing found to be in first rate
condition. Warden Rice is preparing to pass over
documents AFTER term of faithful service, the his
record of which can scarcely be excclled. Being
a practical mechanic, he has made himself famil.
lar with all the details Of the various workshops
over which he has had a constant. care and super
vision, as well as in the other departments of the
prison that in more special manner required hi,
more immediate attention and oversight. His ac-
complished wife and cons have earnestly cooper
ated with him in his ,fioits for the welfare of the
prisoners and the best interests Of the State. The
man who undertakes TO MI the pace soon to be
vacated by Warden Rice, la. serious job on hi.
hands.
Nathan F. lIa t, convicted after a short tria
of the murder Of Mrs Sarah Meservey, at ST
George, and Just sentenced at Rockland to State.
Prison for life, has been brought to the place
where he is in all probability to spend the remain.
der of his earthly existence. During the trial he
was all courage, and full Of hope, but he j, an en-
trely different man now, appears DEF, cied and en-
tirely crushed. His wife aud step-daughter have
chung to him to the very last, believing him 10 he
entirely innocent, and this he in the strong
est terms. While at work, he frequently bursts
into tears, and is an entirely broken down man.
He is at work in the blacksmith shop.
There are a large number of nice carriages on
hand aud for sale, the products OF the work shops.
The harnesses meet with sale as fast as they
be manufactured, and this depart ment i. at the
present time the mos, profitable branch ofindustry
pursued ut the Prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
dian Matters.

NEW YORK, October II. The Cheyenne out
break had been predicted by army officers for
more than year. If the Secretary of the Interi-
OF and lndsn commits .iuners had taken notice of
General Pope's warning, the trail OF blood could
never have been drawn Bcross the prosl erous set
Elements in Kansas and Nebraska
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
N ASSAt'lIlSETI
Fatal accident.

PITTsFIELD, October II. Peter Quinn Of Nit
tengeque in an attempt 10 board freight train
here last night, was run over and fatally injured.
Personal.
NEwBURYPoRT, October u. William Lloyd
Garrison celebrated the 60.h ami, ersary of his
apprenticeship in the Herald office, by ssttng in
type one of his own poems from memory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
" WASHINGTON.
COiigrpsSiOnal.

NEW YORK, October IL. A Washington special
says 5. 5. Cox announces himself as candidate
for Speaker. Blackburn's friends sllege he will
he the choice of the sol South against Randall.
Eleven charmen of the House committees already
have been defeated in this canvass for re-nomina-
tnns or election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

CHICAGO. October H. 1t is reported that "A
CELL, detaulting cashier of the Pullman Car Com
panv who decamped from here, has been arrested
at Norfolk Va.
Fatal Accident.
Yesterday Thomas Jones and Dennis Sheehan
were instantly killed by the falling of timber OF
a bridge upon VIII ch they were working.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
NEW HOltk
An A. SAINT.

ALBANY. October IL. A convict named Van
Du-en fatally wounded another named Hide, in
his cell at The penitenary, with a shoe knife, on
FRIDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
Marrifo.

In Ret e. Oct 3. ! Vi Greenleaf, Esq, of Pitt.
held, 10 Misc Addie l.. Mason of b. thei.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
UTAH.


SALT LAKE, October II. Forty or fifty men
convicted at Malad, Idaho, for cutting timber for
the Utah Northern Railroad, on the Bismarck res
ervation, have been sentenced to aggregate fines
OF $4,000 and six months Imprisonment. This &C.
ton delays the progress of the railroad.
The Indians.
The old Indians, squsws and papooses of the
Hammock tribe have been maintained on the reser-
walton this summer, while the young Indians have
been OIL the war path.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

LONDON, October II. The Manchester Guard
ian says the failure of Baltimore Il Co., was caus
ed by losses on Manchester goods, shipped to In
da and China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

PHILADELPHIA, October II. The Fame Fire
Insurance Co. closed to-day and tired from BUSH
ness. The holders Of policies are guaranteed
against loss by insurance 10 tue Liverpool & Lon
don and Globe Co.'S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
i'ENNSYIy ANA.
Destructive Fire.


PHILADELPHIA, October u. 1eavitts glas,
works were partially burned this morning; los.
al 500 900; fully insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
pOLIEEC Al.
INDIANA.
OHIO.

New York, October II. Cincinnati specials
report the republicans have only 80 members in
the Indiana assembly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
IirD.

In Corny lie, Oct. :. John Weld AGED IS wears (:
Oct. 8 silts T. hitter, aged about 50 years,
In * Iwhcgan, Oct g. Hon. Isaac Redingtop
agel - years; Oct. 8, John w. Weston aged ~
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
The Indians.
NOVA SCOTIA.
Municipal Matters.

HALIFAX. October II. II is understood that
the local government will resign on Tuesday, and
Simon IL. Holmes will be called on the forming of
the new administration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
Postal Matters.

II has been decided to admit unsesled packages
OF newspapers or periodicals from foreign coun-
tiles not exceeding in weight two pounds three
ounces, owing to a complaint from spain Of the
return Of illustl atcd papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

At one Of our county fairs the following words
we're displayed over basket Of onions: "Of all
the vegetable creation are the most sympa-
thetic, the mos. tender in feelings, and the
most capable of causing tears" Then came this
motto: I'm onion there is strength"
The Bates College nine played the Skowhegsn
Reds Saturday and got beaten. Score six to sew
enteen. Twenty five errors Of the Bates. fifteen
errors of the Reds. Ii these victories Of the Show
hogan boys continue they will figure prominently
on the diamond next year
Mr.. Daniel w. Cary, deaf mute, is TO canvass
this city for book of interest being the Life
of Laura Bridgeman. the deaf, dumb and blind
girl of Boston. whose career was truly remarkable.
The book is to be sold only by agents; the price
is low, and it should meet with a ready sale.
Ip the caste of characters to bring out the great
emotional play of "Marie, The Woman of the
People," are Miss Emmie Wmot, Mr.. {. A. Nc
Msnus, Mr.. E. A. Locke, and Mr.. j. j. Sullivan,
the latter gentleman being the manager. Tickets
for the entertainment may be had at the Eastern
Express office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14
The Charges Against Acklin.

Congressman Ssylor proposes to contest III
election Of Butterworth, his competitor, in the l.
Ohio district
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-14

The fiigrte Bellerophone has sailed from Que.
bee for this port.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-09-29

APrEAL, was because there was not ANYTHING
said about him. Yes, there ought to
have been something said about him. He
did so nbch; and thi5 is what he did He
went after one colin, and carried IL 10 the
graveyard. Could not get him to go into the
room where the sick person was, and the only
thing he had to say about our friend A. j..
Wright was, that he would credit HIM for
French harp. Now, if he has got any room
to get mad, | don't see it, He also SAID some
tbin0 aLont on, f.;en0 W. E. Miller, our only
druggist, about staying 60 closes he had to
stay close; he had no time to 90 and see the
sick; he had to stay there to sell medicine
for the sick. Mr.. Miller is perfect gentle
man. Oh! | am about to leave out our good
old beef man, Hon. Joseph G. Meacham who
left on account of his family. Mr.. Meaeham
comes back every day to sell US beef. | would
like for you to see your writer of the twenty
third instant; he loves too much John Bar
leycorn;" your town knows something about
him, or the changing does; | could tell you
more about him, but will not at present-he's
all bluff. Mr.. Miller is one of the best mer-
chants in this place. l will give you the new
cases that are in this lit, e town: Mrs. E. u.
German, whose husband just got out of bed
day or two ago; Mrs. Simmons, her hus7
band and daughter departed this life not
long since; they went TO better land. Mr..
Simmons was q Methodist minister. Mr..
Ouiy " Neal mas also got the lever; MT. ana
Mrs. O'Neal had just got up; his sister died
with the fever. Mrs. 7. G. Clark and Mr..
her son on the its eIeSenth Of September, willie
a.. Hurt, who was barely grown. All else
doing well. Please do not throw this in the
waste basket, for want to show the people
how wrongfully your writer talked about our
friends; t was uncalled for. Miss Sallie Eola
Renesu stated things as correctly as could
be. Mr.. Joe Weir ueeerves credit for what
he has done. wooN CHoNG.
z. S.-The author of the letter of Septem-
Der 23d would have left if he could have got
ten some one to carry him for nothing.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-09-29
YeIIOw-Fever in LouisvDIc

Louisville Medical Netcs: ''Ou the fifth of
August the first case of yellow-feyer was dis
covered In this city, and up to this period
there have been between seventy and eighty
cases. SIxty-two have been registered at the
yellow-fever hospital. Sixteen of these cases
haYe died, and nine have been discharged.
There are now eleven decided cases in the
hospital, three OF four Of which most probab-
~ will succumb. A case here and there has
died In hotel or private house. In every
instance the disease IS of, foreign origin. No
case of yellow-feVer has originated In Louis
vile. We have visited the yellow-fever hos
pltal, by invitation, on three occaeions, the
last visit being made this Afternoon (Septem-
Der lSthl. Ia going through the wards, we
were greatly impressed by the remarkable
discrepancy between the pulse and tempera-
lure IN he severe cases. With one or two
exceptions the pulse was about seventy to
eighty, while the temperature was one hum
dred to one hundred and three degrees. The
pulse IN all cases was large, soft and
weak, as though the vessel was moro than of
normal cahber, but only partially filed The
Tongue was red in most cases, coated and of
dlderent colors IN different patients. 1t was
pale and haOby-ma arial-in none. Most of
the sick had dusky skins, and three or four
were decidedly yellow. From DR.. Marvin,
the obhging resident physician, we learned
that there was no uniformity as to pulse or
temperature, both varying IN different cases
and in different periods Of the disease, and
the same Is true of the tongue. DIR. Marvin
states that over fifty per cent. of the cases
nave had the black vOmlt, and the majority
became yellow skinned sooner or later. The
bowels are generally loose. and the dis
charges very offensive. The excavations are
In some cases bilious, In others bloody, and
IN others coffee ground material In all the
bad cases hemorrhaglc tendency is OBJ
served. Cerebral symptoms come on in the
majority OF cases. Albumen has been found
IN the urine in eUey,y case, mild or severe,
but sometimes not till the fifth day
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-09-29
DIED.

oTEY-September %, 1878, at four O'Clock
p.m., Dr. PAUL OTEY
neutrality-suspicious. "a, 1878. of yellow-fever
JOHN A. HoRsLEY. dallas (Texas) papers please
copy.l
WOOD-GEo. A. WOOD, eldest son of A. NJ. and
Mary Wood, aged twenty years. louisville and ST.
Louis papers please copy.]
MooRE-september 23, 1878, at his residence,
on Rayburn avenue JESSIE MOORE, aged ffty-eight
years, victim Of the prevailing epidemic.
Observation-Disclosures %, 1873, of yellow-fever,
MISS BEULAH HoRsLEY, daughter of John R. Hors-
ley. dallas Texas) papers please copy]
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, September 25, 1878
at No. Elliott street. WILSON j. BIACKMYER. col
ored LSt. Louis and New Orleans papers please
copy.l
NELSON-September 25 1873 at his residence
on Henry avenue, JOHN NELSON in the sixtieth year
OF his age. Humboldt and Jackson (Tenn) papers
please copy.l
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. II, 1873, haIf-past ten
O'Clock pm, HELENA B WILSON wife of DIR. E. d.
Wilson. aged forty years. louisville Courer,Jour-
nal and New Albany Ledger Standard copy.l
ROACH-September 20, 1878, on Union avenue.
at two O'Clock p.m of yellow-fever, MATTE MAY
ROACH aged four years four months and thirteen
days, second child of A. ]. and Tennie Roach.
Franklin (Tenn.), Tuscumbis and Montgomery
(Ala-) papers please eopy.l