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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-25

As one ascends the slight rise from the grove tho
FL st thing tha generally calls his attention is he
stable, one of the largest and finest at the beach
Parties visiting Old Orchard will here find amp
accommodations for their horses and on this
opening day quite u large humber of horses were
put mp, and yet there room for more. Thi.
/ stable Is furnished within and without.
About forty feet further southeast and upon the
sea wall stands the Ceaves House, destined, un-
doubleday, to be of the most popular houses
on the beach. The interior arrangements are
boti Tor the convenience of guests aud OF those
| employed therein. Everything is neat clean and
attractive. The guest chambers are all lastly
/ furnished and present inviting appearance.
The chambers are high and well-aired, and a lea
view can he obtained from all of them. The
dining room, kitchen, and carving aud serving
rooms ale arranged with especial retereEcos TO
convenience and comfort la the drawing room
/ i tne toned piano. Putting instrument OF
this Kind into Mr.. Cleaves' house means music
/ for his family possess fine voice, for singing and
hundreds have been pleased to listen TO their rem
dcring of popular airs The pazzas to this house
are broad. aud afford magnificent view Of the
ocean, the Pool. Wood Island. Prouts Neck and
the Islands lying on the outer line of the bay.
The portion now occupied is merely the begin
ming of the larger house to be joined to it at the
close of the present season, which will extend
many feet further toward the and then some
sixty feet 10 northerly direction. The whole
structure could not be put up 10 season for this
years work. The location of thi, house is wei
calculated to please those who wish to he a little
removed from the crowd, and vet not so far away
but to he within easy range of the railIoad.--
Times
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The Pennington Cornet Rand has been under
the instruction of Mr.. Ripley of Boston, for the
past week. Assisted by their teacher Saturday
evening, they gave a concert on the common
Their selections were taken from the latest and
most popular pieces Of the day. The execution
was excellent, and the large crowd in attendance
manifested their appreciation by frequent clspp-
ing and applause. Our citizens surely cannot re-
gret having puicha ed the Instruments, for they
are IN the bands of young men well calculated to
use them skillfully.
The drouth has at last been broken before the
crops sustained any permanent injury. For the
past two OF three weeks there has been almost one
continual blaze OF sun. The air has seemed like
blast from an over heated oven, paIching the
tender leaves and driving up the brooks and larger
streams. Had not moisture come as it did, a Sc
we've drouth might have heen the result
A very fair crop Of hay is being secured
throughout Franklin county this year. Farmers
generally report more than an average yield The
past week or two has been very favorable for
welcoming and the crop has thus far been fortu-
natcly secured. We hear of one farmer, who EN-.
ploy- two hands, hauling 20 OK loads of finely
made hay into his barn in just one week, besides
leaving more grass down at the end of the week
than when he began.
Duriug one of the hottest days recently, dot
ing father called his Youngest son to his side and
began questioning hun his studies. for the pur-
pose OF testing his memory. Finally he asked
him to conn are warn" The boy began; "po.i-
tive, warm comparative, warmer" then be stop
ped aud tbought moment before finishing; "su-
perlative, Id hot" The little fellow had
heard some use this "superlative," and he
thought il must express the highest degree of
heat. SWtaier> and profaners note your intiu-
cnre.
R"v Mr. Rogers, Congregstionalist. and Rev.
Mr., sander,on, Methodist, are both away on va
cations. Rev. Edward Abbott, and Rev. John
Allen acted As substitutes last sabbath.
The Pennington Reform Cub still holds out
At The last election OF Officers Daniel W. Pratt,
was chosen President. The few active membe Is
left. seem to be earnest ever in their endeav-
ors to promote the cause OF temperance. Their
example analogous to that contained in the pic
tuIe of the little boy tOlling up steep and rug
ged ascent holding firmly in his hands the ban
ner which is enscribed the single word "Ex-
celior." Or the words of sn usIious predece
sor they are striving to "down with rum and up
with the dang spangled stanner."
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LEGAL MATTERS.


NEW YORK. July "a. The Charleston News
commenting on the announcement that the gov
corpus from the crcuit court of the United States
to release revenue officers confined in that State
SAYS unless government recedes distinct issue
viii be raised with the state courts. In his de-
cison III the Ladd case Judge Keershaw intinat-
ed that any resort to compulsory process might
lead to unpleasant consequences, and in bis charge
to the grand jury at Pickens, last month, he said
il the United States Court acted outside its au-
hority. it would be the duty Of his court ito dis
regard 1t as unlawf full interference" That Judge
kershaw viii regard the proposed action OF the
United States court outside Of its authority is
evident from the decision already rendered by
him. We presume he weighed the full meaning
OF his words, aud the state will stand by him and
his officers in IN Ali ing them good.
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GREEN8ACk CONVENTION.
Wrangie Between Three Rival New
York Factions.

SYRACUSE, July "a. The convection met at
ii o'clock. A resolution was adopted that State
central committee be formed of one from each
congressional district.
The Shupe aud Hsnlon factions, which were
excluded from the convention, have abandoned
the idea OF holding a convention.
Shupe has prepared address TO the conven-
ton. which accepts and approves the action of the
convention in exclud ny the delegations from New
York 1t asks for investigation of the charges
that be is acting in the interests Of John SHEER
mao, and proposes a union Of the three n. Y city
factions, with Blair or O'Reiy leader Of the
joint body.
kilograms received from Peter Cooper says he
recognizes Sbupe as endeavoring to carry cut the
letter and spiit of the platform Of the greenbsck
party.
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THE EASTERN QUESTION.

LONDON, July q. The London correspondent
OF the Manchester Guardian says it is expected
lhe governments majority on the Plunkett resolu-
uon, expressing confidence in the ministry, will
De between 100 and $780, Probably parliament
WIN not adjourn before the middle or the last of
August.
CoSsTANTINoPLE, July "a The Greek minis
Ter la' not communicated the views of Greece
about recthcation of the frontier, and 1t is be-
leved Greece will ask meditation of the powers
anu submit the question TO arbitration.
Inc evacuation OF Shnmla has already COM
menced. Nearly all the Turkish officials formerly
there are now at Nsrna. Several Russian bat
lalloGs have already entered Shumla.
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FUNERAL OF THE LATE JUDGE
SilEPLEN.
A Very Large Attendance.

PORTLAND, July "A. la the Supfeme court,
this morning, Hon. Bion Bradbury announced
the death of Judge Shepey. Chief Justice APP
peton briefly responded and the court adjourned
to attend the funeral, which took place at 2 7.
NJ. from st. Luke's cathedl al, snd was largely at
tended. In the absence OF Bishop Nealey, Canon
Hayes read the services. The body was borne
from his residence to tue cathedral by the church
wardens and vestrymen and met by the choir and
clergy hsnting hymns. 1t was buried in Ever
green cemetery, where burial services were read.
Flags on all OF The public buildings were a. h~lf
mast.
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ME-sEs. EDITORS Again the res dents Of this
Island are greeting each other after another year
Of separation. All glad to return TO their TEN.
poraty homes. We missed the old familiar greet
ins, Welcome 10 SqnsrN Island" from Capt.
Sidney. 1t was the only poneness that we expe-
renced. The Island pulpit was occupied the first
sabbath of the season, by F. l.. Dingley. DID, of
Lewiston. His subject was Vacation" with in
| ciden'a illusions 10 total deprsvity, organic sin,
the Assembly's Catechism and the Ssybrook Plat
form. There is general desire that the sermon
may be repeated during the season. The Dir. is
without pastorate al present, and his r. o. ad-
dress is Squirrel Island. Me. Scur.
Squirrel Island, Jnly 22nd.
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CnIby NecrOIoRy. Is7s-7s.

Glass 1925. Rev. Thomas Waid Merrill, b.
Sedgwick, Feb. Is, 1902, d. Lansing, Mich. Apr
IS, 1873.
Glass 1928. Rev. Nicholas Medbery, b. Reho.
bath, Mass. Aug. q, 1900, d. Dover, Mass, May
30, 1873.
Class 1929. Asa Matthews b. Searsport, Feb
Is 1904, d Newport Nov 2s, 1877.
Class lSi9 VIM. shaw Greene, b. No. Kings
ton, X sept %, 1922, d. Springfield. Mass,
June 81, 1873
Glass 1866. Rev. Frank Wales Tolman, b.
Worcester, Mass, Aug. IL, 1902, d. So. Hamp-
ton, n. H., July II, 1877.
Class 1870. George Llewellyn Farnum, b.
Rumiord, Feb. g 1874, d. Rumford, June Is,
1877.
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PORTLAND.


PoRTiAND. Jaly "a. The excursion rendered
to the druggists Of Maine, by brethren in this city
occurred today. The members assembled at |
a. NJ. and We're furnished with appropriate
badges, after which procession was formed in
front of City Hall. The procession numbered
l2j. A line of march was taken to the steamer
and the entire party, including Chandler's band
and many invited guests proceeded to Harpswell
DinLer was partaken Of at the Hsfpswell House
and the party returned here this evening.
At the meeting of tho Maine Pharmaceu zeal
Association, this evening, the following officers
were chosen:
Pre.ldent-C. A. White of Gudntr
Vice Preslient-E. Dana, Jr., of Portland.
secretary and 1rea,uIeI-EdwaId Mtnnl of
Rockland
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BASE BALL.

At Hornellsville, New York, Hornellsviles 10,
Lowels 1.
AT Roekland, Massachuset King Phillips ).
East Bridgewaters 1.
AT Utica New York, Uticas 6, Springfelis 2.
At Buffalo, New York. Buffalos 8, Msncheslers
O.. The latter disputiug the umpire withdrew 81
the CONNIE nee ment of the ninth inning.
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ILLINOIS.
Election.

CHICAGO July q. 1t has been discovered that
in the last election for congressman from the sec
ond district certified returns in the Office of the
secretary of state show the vote to have been Col.
George r. Davis "a 1856, Hon. Carter ii. Harrison
the present incumbent. IA 1871, giving Col. Davis
an actual majority of 40. The returns made
majority OF 6i2. Davis expresses his intention {
con estlng the seat.
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COMMUNISTIC STRIKE.
Fears That Banks viii be rillaged.

NEW YORK July "a. A Wilkesbarre despatch
says that AIDING manufacturers believe the COM
muni=tc strike will pillsge all banks, rich mems
residences, etc. TO be made in August by the min
eis, ra'lroadmen and woramen in manufactures
The strike was really intended for the 18th of
June. TO beglu IN Pennsy ANA, but the prompt
action of Governor Hartisnft led them to nost-
pone it i'll August l5th. Bishop O'Harrs of
Wilkesbarre, shows anxiety relative to the threat
ened trouble next month.
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BURN.
Manufacturing.

AUBURN, July "a A majority OF the shoe fac
tories in this city have started up for the fall
trade, with full crews. The total shipment of
shoes this week is sec cases, being 10 cases in
excess of last week aud more than during cor
responding week last year. Receipts of leather
much larger this week than corresponding
week last year.
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MISSOURI.
The Situation.

ST. Louis, July "a. In East St. Louis this
mol ming everything was quiet. The Belleville
"a ard bvouacked in the market house last night
and TO. day using that building as a barrack
Sheriff Weber says he will keep Inc militia there
a. long is necessary TO preserve peace, but
think, their presence will not be required beyond
to day. Everything is very still at the different
police headqusl tiers, but judging from the past,
soon as the troops removed the trouble will
begin again aud no doubt continue until the
courts decide taa ly all questions between the
Bowmanites and the anti Bowmantes.
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CtbN n ECTICtli.
Death.

HARTFORD, July p. Miss Abigail II. Smith,
one Of the Glastonbury Smlth sisters, died at her
home in Glastonbury, last night, aged 81 years.
Her sister julia survives her, aged Sc. The sis
tiers attended the woman suffrage convention in
Washington last winter.
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BRIDGE W AFTER.


MATTAwAMkEAG, July "a. The tannery of
Messr,. Collins X Co., Bndgewatcr, was destroyed
by fire last Saturday night. Insured for twelve
thousand dollars. II is reported that the insur-
ance on the property will fully cover the entire
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' Err MONT.
Fire.

BRADFORD, July "a. A, E. Blakes barn. al
Coriuth were struck by lightning last night, and
de,uo Dyed Tue other buildings narrowly escsp-
cd. Loss SO, 900; insured.
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MINNESOTA.
Killed.

ST PAUL, July "A. farmer named Fair
traut shot aud instantly killed two trsmps whom
he caught setting fire to his harvesting machine,
in his wheat field. lie gave himself up, but WAS
instantly released.
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OHIO.
A Fraud.

CINCINNATI, July "a A despatch from Bata-
via. says }. II. Sharp, treasurer of Williamsburg
township, has been detected in forgery, and has
disappeared. He is also short in his accounts to
an unknown amount.
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AUGUSTA, July "a


Wonlj it not be well for police officer if such
an article inhabi,s this city, to occasionally stroll
along State street, near the Augusta House, and
take careful look at the squad of gamins, who
insult those vino walk ride in that vicinity
Some of the young hopefuls engaged last even
ing IN shameful conduct belong to families who
claim respect OAK STREET.
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Te colby l. cho for August, the la. humber OF
'he collegiate yea. s before us. Its editors.
Me,srs. Dewhrrst Salsman, Til len, Flood, Hunt
| lhlbiook and Chase have made very readable
publication. We extract the following personals
Prot. Elder has made many Improvements in his
lecture room this term, especially in the apparatus
for the projecting. -Geddes and Ihilbrook 70.
are making a local collection of meets for the
College. II consists now of about 300 specimens
TIE editors for the ensuing year are Flood 70,
edtor-in chief; PnIlbrook, 20 will have charge
of the locals; Warner 70, of the exchange. ;
Macdonald, 80. Of other colleges; Page, 50,
wsste-basket; koopman, 80, personals.
The following officers of Jephthsh Bncamn-
meDt. No 3, I. O. o. F were installed by District
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Weather Indications Tor To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
warmer clear or partly cloudy weather, winds
mostly light southerly, stationary or falling ba-
ometer.
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LOUISIANA
Yellow Fever.

New ORLEANS, July "a. The Pcayune pub
fishes q statement That fourteen cases of yellow
fever have occurred, seven Of which were fatal.
The board of health hope to check the spread of
the disease.
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Ifoat Race.

A matched boat race of three miles, between
the Union and Loring tours, was rowed this az
ternoon with smooth water, and was won by The
Union crew. in Is minute, and 3j secs. A. L.
Croker was referee.
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Speakers n, the Safe Convention.

Speakers at the y ate Convention.
BANGOR, July "a. In addition to Hon. Stewart
l.. Woodford of New York, who has positively
engaged 10 address the republican state conven-
ton at Portland, it is row announced there is a
fair prospect Of Gen. Garfield Of Ohio, being
present, and also the MaIur senators and repre-
sentatives all W II be present. and large tntnout
is expected.
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Birds-eye View OF Augusta.

The birds-eye view of Augusta i, completed,
aud Messrs. Joseph Warner. and T. NJ. Fowler
will to-day commence the delivery of the copies
subscribed for. We have examined the picture.
and find it to surpas- in neatness, correctness of
plan and general beauty, anything of like nature
that we have had brought before US. Augusta
should indeed feel proud of this lithograptc pro-
ducton. and every house in the city should have
hanging on its walls picture where all the build
ings, streets, avenues, etc, are so correctly and
finely located. The sum of 5000 was expended in
order to bring this view to its perfect condition.
and our citizens will not fail TO appreciate the
labor that has been done for them. Mr. Warner
informs that only a few extra copies were
printed; so il anyone who is not subscriber
wishes to obtain one, he will have to procure them
al the present time.
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Opening of the Cieaves House.

The new Cleaves House at Old Orchard was
opened to the public last Saturday. The proprie-
tor Mr. John I. Cleaves, entertained free all who
came to see him on that day, and none could have
gone away dissatisfied. Fish and clam chowder
under the charge of John A. Littleiield was
served in liberal quantities in the grove to all who
wished. About these chowders there seemed to
be but one opinion-rich and nice. After enjoy
ing these chowdcrs the people began to inspect
the new house and stable connected Herewith
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Since the opening of the Rumford Falls 4
Buckdeld railroad, there has been a material re-
duction in fares the Pennington branch OF The
Maine Central.
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pENNSHIN ANA.
Convention.

ericsson SPRINGS, July "a. The nationa
greenback labor state central committee met IL
convention here yesterday with closed doors.
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CA ADA.
Fire.

OTTAWA, July "a. Fire at Osnabruck Centre,
last night burned two stores, grist mill, hotel
carriage shop and post office. Loss $4,000.
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LEWISTON.


LEWISTON. July "a. it is expected that Hon.
William +. Frye, member of Congress flom this
district, will address the republicans of this city
on Thur, dav evening.
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Whist proverb-"For want of leading trump
the tt lex lost, and for want Of trick the game
was lost and for want Of game the rubber was
lost, and for want of the rubber the temper was
lost, and for want of the temper the friend was
Loaf
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ROME. July "A. The radical journal La Caps-
teta pto.e,t, warmly against demonstrations
az ainst Ausisia. and in favor of annexation, and
says "rhe promoters of the agitation are known
eneme, OF IIsiy and of the present govern
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Dow 4 Storer are still at their shop dealing out
meas aud groceries, A. low a. the lowest tor first
class goods
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As the Clarion came up to the wharf yesterday
morning the passengers on board INDUCED in some
singing.
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The Boston < Maine railroad will soon erect a
depot between the Old Orchard and Blue Point
stations.
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According to the calendar, "dog days" begin
to-day. And now. if ever, is the time to flee to
the shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-25

Mr. Horace r. True has been spending few
days in the city at the residence of his brother
Judge True.
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Portland is taking considerable interest in boat
ing matters, and there is said to be first class
crew of oarsmen there
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One of the largest tugs that visit our river came
up yesterday morning to carry a vessel down.
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NEW YORK;.
Coal.

NEW YORK. July "A. The coal combination
ha. decided on two million tons as the August
production. Auction sale of 10000 tons next
Wednesday,
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The eclipse OF the sun that takes place next
Monday will be the last one for several years to
which we will be treated. 1t will appear par
tisl eclipse to us, though total in po rtions Of
the world 1t begins here at two minutes efore
five, aud end, at foity-one minutes past six.
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papal Matters.

PARIS July "a. The Defence, clerical jour
nal, publishes despatch from Rome, announcing
that the papal nuncio at Munich win 90 to Berlin
10 conclude 40 arrangement restoring religious
rIn.. in [, m Il
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Mr.. S'arbiId has taken fine picture of DIR.
Hills new steamer, built by Mr.. Moorlen. The
picture brings out the points If the engine in
good style, and does much credit to the artist.
The front of the engine house Bridge
street. is the back ground of the picture.
The Maine Veteran Association Of Msssachu
Setts met at the office of Gen. &. Nj. Atwood, IN
Boston, Tuesday, President Gen. +. S. Nckerson
IN the chair. The following comrades were
selected to attend the funeral OF Gen. Shepley
which took place yesterday Gen. F. S. Ncker-
son, Gen. NJ. b. I.akemsn, Gen. &. NJ. Atwood
II. c. White. NJ. D., and Lieut.. S. c. Small.
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Three French iron clsds have arrived at Piera-
Gus. division of the Italian fleet IS also ex-
pected here,
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Most of the men in haying fields are paid from
~ 90 to l2j a day.
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local ann State News.

The mercury about sixty, before sunrise,
yesterday morning