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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09
Grand Excursion
TO
SQUIRREL ISLAND.
The Augusta Band
Will give an excursion to Squirrel Island on
Tuesday. August 13,
by RAILROAD
Tickets for EOund Trip $1.25.
Children 90 Oent0.
sug9 t3t
District Court Of the United States
District of Maine.
Ip the matter of
Chas. W. stevens,

In
Chas. W. stevens, Z p.nh.ao,,r
Bankrupt,
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE that petition has
/ been presented to the Court this seventeenth
day of July ISIS by Chas W. stevens of atervie,
IN said District, Bankrupt, praying that he may be
decreed to have Il fun discharge from all his debts
provable under the Bankrupt Act, and upon read
ing said petition,
fr IS ORDERED by tire Court, that q hearing be
had upon the same on the first Monday Of OctO-
A. ID. 1875, before the Court in Portland In said
District, at ten O'Clock A. NJ and that notice
thereof be publ he'd in the Daily kennebec jour
nal and the Watervile Mail. newspapers printed
in said District, once week for three successive
weeks, and once in the Weekly Kennebec Journal,
the last publication to be thirty days at least before
the day OF hearing, and that all creditors who have
proved their debts, and other persons in interest
may appear at said time and place and show
cause If any they have, why the prayer Of said
petition should not be granted.
WIN. p. PREBLE,
Clerk of District Court for said District.
inl aunI. IlH WA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09
LOUISIANA.


NEW ORLEANS, August s. The deaths from
yellow fever for the twenty-four hours up to noon
to-day were eleven, aud the new cases reported
thirty four.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09
NEW IA PSIiIRE.


MANCHESTER, August s The greenback State
committee met at Cny Hotel last night and Ar
ranged for holding convention at Manchester,
Sept. D. The congressional ard councillor con-
veniions will be held at the same time and proba-
bly the county convention, unless It is called by
the local authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09
Railroad Accident.

A passenger train near Gill, on the New Lon
don Northern railroad, ran into wsshout las
night the eng ne and ten der falling twenty fee
and the passenger cars being precpilsted upon
them. Engineer NJ. j. Pattee, Ralph Root AND
George Oswald were killed, and two others were
wounded Fortunately not passenger was in
jured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Fire.


BosToS, Augu.tS. Vernon Brother paper
mill at Paper Mill village, about mile from Cen
ter Northampton, was burned to the ground about
two o'clock last night. The mill employed fifty
hands. Loss about SIP 900; insured for S45,-
600.
Court M alters.
The case of Royal b. Consnt, defaultiDg cash
Ter Of the Elliot National Bank, come up this
morning on continuance. Conant was arraigned.
ana waving examination, was held in $50 00U for
September term Of district count
New Cotton.
The first bale Of new cotton received in this city,
arrived to day. 1t was raised in Central Texas.
Poston Betting Co.
The committee appointed yesterday to receive
subscriptions for the reorganization OF the Boston
Bsltlns Company, held a meeting this morning at
the flee of the company. The subscription book
was opened, and 100000 were at once placed up
on it by parties from Boston, Lynn, and other
places the largest single subscription being $50,
0C0. Dursnt returns from Providenc this after
noon, and it is expected will appear before the
grand jnry to give testimony relative to the case
OF John G. TapIan.
boat Race.
The regatta at Silver Lake on the 18th inst. :,
promises to be an important event in boating
The Nsrragansett Club Of Providence has entered
a crew for the SIX cared championship Of New
EDglard, ard three other crews in training for
the race. To-day Courtney and Ellis Ward eE-
tered for the professional scullers race. and
Frenchy johnson, Kennedy OF Portland, Eron
Morrison and other good scullers are also In. G..
Lee of the Triton Club of Newark, +. L.
Holmes, champion Of Rhode Island, Learmsn of
Union Springs, T. G. Murphy Of Norwich, Conn,
and several local osrsmen have entered fer the
amateur scullers race for the gold medal of the
association, and Rsthbape Of New York and 9TH
er osismen are expected. Three crews bue al
ready entered Tor the four cared working boat
chanpionst ip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09
local ami State Mems.

One of the finest fruit windows in the city may
he seen at Bricks express office.
Mr. Eugene S. Fogg and his little son, who are
afflicted with diphtheiis, are recovering.
East Livermore csmpmeeting will commence
Monday, August 26tb and ci' Sc Monday, Sci tenn
Der ID.
Rev j. II. Taylor Of North Sdswck has been
commissioned a. District Deputy &. W. g. I. OF
the l. o. of G.. L. for Hancock county.
Who is that sold feller?' lie says be knows
where to buy groceries At bottom prices. Dow
4 storers is the place. It, tact.
The Gardiner Journal has always looked so
neatly, that we hardly noticed that it had recently
put on a new and attractive dress of type.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09
Marrien.

In Winthrop, Aug. 2, AT the residence of tn,
brides father, by Rev j. h. Pierce, of Ezeroom
Turkey Chas; +. smith, A. NJ, Lyons, Iowa, t
Miss Ada ID Floyd, Winthrop. No carde.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09

A gentleman who has travelled considerably
and who has attended bsnquets and similar enter
tainments in different parts OF the country, re
marks to us that the reunion exercises OF the
FIRST Maine Cavalry, the other evening, wa, the
most complete affair of the kind be ever attended,
All the companies Of militia have voted to at
tend the volunteer muster at Waterville begin
ning on the 18th of the present month, and con-
tinuiug one week A section OF the Androscog-
Gin Light Artillery will attend. Tue camp has
been named by Col. Mstock-, commanding the
militia, Camp Shepey, in honor of the late Gen
George F. Shepley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09
Notice Of Assignee Of His Appointment.

Clerk of District Court for said District.
july3l. aug7-I4Slw4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09
RHODE ISLAND.


PROVIDENCE, August s. Secretary Sherman
lett Newp, TT this forenoon for Msrhs's Vineyard
and New Bedford.
Robbery.
The jewelry store of NJ. j. Tracy. Bnrrillvle,
was broken open last night and the safe robbed OF
jewelry valued at $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09
QUIT W Ork.

In sequence Of a reduction of ten per cent
in the salaries of the employees in Mason & Ham
Inns OF gan manufactory on fremont street, some
five hundi ed have quit work, and the factory is
closed. 1t is thought the firm will experience
some ffculty in hihrg their places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09
Court m alters.
POston Betting Co.

The first bale Of new cotton received in this eli
arrived to day. 1t was raised in Central Texas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09
Personal.

Personal.
Stanley +. Pullen, Esq. of the Press WAS IN the
city yesterday.
MIRA. {. Getchell OF Boston, Nassaboro boy,
i, making his vacation visit to this section.
David Bailey has been post master OF Cam
bridge, Me-. for little moro than fifty consecutive
yesrs. Probably this is the longest official life
Lnoxn in the United States. So long a service
ought TO be specially rewarded by the Govern
m.nt. Mr.. Bailey was appointed during Jack
sons administration, and during many years re-
ceiyed only a mere pittance as salary.
Mr.. E. p. Tobie, besides being one of the best
newspaper men in the country, Is one oil Tue most
.,,ive members of the FIRST NJ aine Cavalry. He
learned his trade in the Office of the Lewiston
journal. $50
Hon. Zachariah Chandler is stopping at Els
worth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09

A few days fog has put damper on out door
sports, but the clear west wind of Wednesday has
made all right again.
GA Moud.y 7. o. Vickery Esq. caught cod
weighing sixteen pounds, which was served up at
the Millnocket House. But on Tuesday y. w.
Brsinard saw him FIVE pounds better, pulling in a
twenty zone FOUNDER. This was served at the
Il, ainerd House. "Vic" is on the war path again.
New arrivals by each boat. and several tenters
to take places vacated by those who have spent
their allotted vacation.
The sick people are rapidly convalesciug. Mr..
Chsham's cottage is nearly completed, and Mrs.
rsylor's will be built as soon as lumber arrives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
warmer partly cloudy weather and occasional
rains, winds mostly south to southwest, and fall
ing barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09

Mark Rollins, Jr, has appeared before the
county commissioners of kennebec county, been
qualified. and has entered upon the duties of bis
office as Treasurer of Kennebec county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09

Boston, August s. The journal publishes a
report that Hon. John Ii. Sinclair OF Beth lehem
y. H., is char ged with Irregularities in forging
e ndorsments to notes, the amount being as yet
unknown. 1t is said MIR. Sinclair has made every
,fiort possible to redeem such paper which is held
or has been held by banks at Llttleton, Manches-
ter, Nashua and otner places in New Hampshire,
and also by Que bank III Boston, Everett national
The failure OF Mr., Sinclair grew out Of his con
necton with Wsumbeck Lumber Co. and other
operations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09
Serious Accident.

NORTH CONWAY, August s. party of seven
boarders from the lntervale House, North Con
way, while returning from jackson, this evening
met with u erlous acc dent. When descending
Ill about a half a mile north of the East Branch
House, Bartlett, a whltfle tree Of one of the lead
horses broke, which irlg bteDed the horses, they
becoming unmanageable. When opposite the
East Branch House they made sudden turn into
the yard completely overturning The wagon. Ali
of the party were more or less injured. Names
AS follows: Oiver .. Barrett and daughter OF
Maiden, Mass, Mrs. Doane and daughter, Mrs
kimball aud Mrs. Stone and child OF West New
ton, Mass. Mr. Barrett and daughter and Mrs
Doane and daughter were left at the East
Branch House, under care of Doctor Brsgdon
Mrs Stones ankle Is badly spraned or fractured
1t is impossible 10 ascertain iull extent OF injuries
IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09

A dollar bill goes long way in purchasing
groceries and provisions at Hill 4 Hoyt's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09

The annual encampment of the Piscataquis
Veteran Battalion, for the present. year, viii be
held for q period of three days, beginning on the
first Tuesday in September next, near the villages
of Dover and Fo1croft. Lew &. Flint is the
Colonel commanding, and L. Z. Elliott, Adju,ant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09

Miss Annie F. Powers, assistant teacher IN the
Bangor High School, was on Wednesday morning
united in marriage 10 Rev. Lewis J. Thomas, a
graduate OF the Bangor Theological Seminary of
the class Of rs, and who has been settled over
the Congregational church at Ca.tine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-09

Mr.. Geo. A. Beale, who has Just bought out Mr..
Robinson's book and stationery establishment at
Richmond, is recently of Gardiner, and is young
man whom take pleasure in commenting to
the public. He will do q strictly cash business.
The Augusta Band are out with an advertise
ment for an excursion to Squirrel Island, by rail,
on Tuesday next, August 18th. This affords
a chance for those who wish to make ii, ing visit
to the "isand CITY," at very reasonable fare.
Mrs. c. A. l.. Sampson of Bath, who did such
q noble work during the war in the SANITARY Com
mission, attended the Cavalry reunion, and was
warmly greeted by the boys who had received
benefits from her kindly hand on the field of bat
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-31
EUN DOWN BY A STEAMER.

THE ACCIDENT WHICH BErEL THE HONEST
JOHN OFF HELL GATE on SUNDAY NIGHT.
the mystery attending tho wrecking Of the strange
soop found damaged and abandoned In ButtermiIk
Channel and towcd into the Atlantic Dock Basin,
Brooklyn, was yesterday fully cleared, and the fact
was established that no lives were lost on board.
Sergeant Bass. OF the Atlantic Deck Ponce, reported
the supcrn that the soop had been claimed
by named James Casey, Of Little Neck. Casey
stated to tho Sergeant that he and his BROTHER Isaac
Casey, wcro on board the sloop Honest John, such
being OF the wrecked vessel which her
way this city. When on South Brother Island.
near Hell Gate, on last Sunday night, about half past
O'Clock, their vcsse! was run into by tho side
wheel steamer Adop hus They thrown over
board and struggled in the water TOR several
minutes until rescued by the OF tho
steamer, which latter vas Immediately stopJ cd
The Caseys remained the Adolphus, which
runs between Rockaway and Norwalk, Cobn., until
they reached the atter place where they ashore
Neck. Isaac Casey struck by the wheel OF the
Steamer aud sustained internal injuries rbe sloop Is
owned by George Van Nostrand. of Lutte Neck, and
was used Tor claiming ana fishing.
Sergeant Bass Informed James Casey that he
would have TO make application 10 the Police Prop
crty Clerk OF Brooklyn before the Honest John
could be surrendered 10 him, MS the boat had boon
formally turned over to that official tho application
will have 10 DO made by the owner In person be fore
IL IS surrendered Casey, tho Sergcant thought was
indifferent about the boat, however, Us he bsiievsd
belongs will have 10 pay all the costs and damages
I'M cnll
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-31
A TAXPAYERS PROPOSAL.

The following suggestions have been thrown out BY
lnancss:-"Would It not DO moro consistent on the
part OF the Comptroller instead OF borrowing Of the
banks 10 permit taxp yors to pay their taxes in ad
vance aud allow thcin tho interest which the bank
obtainf This would be moro justice 10 tho taxpayer,
who has to pay the interest The systeln s carried
out In Milwaukee,"
rHk FINANCE DEPARTMENT EXPLAINS
Ohicais at tho Financc Department yesterday gave
tho following response TO above suggestions -
Tho Comptroller has no power or authority rcgu-
ating the payment OF taxes the law prcsoriDcs tho
metnod. Tue taxes cannot be paid until tho tax levy
Is made oy the Board Of supervisors anu the tax
books are opened ny the Receiver Faxes IN October
Tho taxpayer can thea ply his taxes aud have dis
count allowed him for prompt payment TINS Is the
sy stem under tho tax levy In this city, and any
change IN II must be made by State legislation The
proposal Ito permit taxpayers 10 pay taxes In
ADVANCE ono that may DO carried out In small
piaces, but would be entirely impracticabie IN
tno CITY Of New YORK with over u million
inhabitants I'M a and a tax levy OF nc'r'v
way ~ save tho interest revenue bonds ISSUED IN
oil the levy and collection OF taxos
arc made near the close vi every year, would he
to change the timo 10 the early oil year THIS
plan has been frsquenty proposed, but many
reasons aganstt and IL docs not appear feasible Tho
present system Is the result OF long experience and
slow growth, and Is 100 well established cha
far the payment Of interest banks on revenue
bonds 10 concerned II would be tho thing TO this
city II the interest were paid allowed discount
To taxpayers Tor payment OF taxes III advance Tho
taxpayers can have the same advantage the banks
by Investing their money IN tho revenue bopds.n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-31
CUBA'S RIOTOUS SLAVES.

Reliable reports FROM Havana state that negro
riot broke out there the I'D inst In the lscaily
known us Los Sitos Tho principal cause OF dissat
isiaction among the blacks 10 have been thu
continuance in slavery the liberation Of all
who lately surrendered the collapse Of tho REBEL
lion. During the disturbance the police had charge
sword in hand, killing and wounding great many
Tho rioters then dispersed and fled to the swamps
around Atares Castle Only lev arrests wore mace
aud Tho ringleaders escaped. IL Is the prevalent
opinion that this outbreak. taking into consideration
and compared with similar emeutes which have
cured ON the plantations In the neighVorhood Of
Cardenas--such, for Instance, as those At Audnz,
Santa Etlomsna and Santa Agustina-must bs looked
upon as the forerunners Of a general uprising I'M.
pending throughout the island. Tho government Ia
distributing f0rces around ia convenient places TO
meet the possible emergency.
Tho spanish ultramonsane organ, La Voc de Cuba
Is said to be In s last throes OF existence. and is
expected will shortly discontinue publication. A
change which happened some time ago Ia The eeitor-
ship OF that Journal gave much dissatisfaction to
largo majority OF It's readers
Some OF tho spanish limo regiments have been
mustered out OF tho servce, and tho lately
posing them are to remain she is,and settlers.
Tho stan and line officers OF the disbanded forces are
being sent to Spain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-31
CRUEL TO HER CHILD.

Rcbecca Long. OF No. IL Pe street, was before the
Court Of Special Sessions yesterday, charged by on
cor Lundbsrg, Of tho Society tor the Prevention o
Cruelty to Children. with cruel neglect OF her child
fourteen months old ON the 10th OF the month Re-
becca appeared in tho Tombs before Judge Morgan
and made u complaint against Mrs. Rafferty,, a woman
wDo lives In the house with nor, OF beating the child
Oniccr Lund0erg made In invsstigatiob, And ois.
covered that Rcbcccl was ia the habit OF leaving her
house early cvcry evening and returning be-
tween one and tour the next morning:
leaving the child to ANYBODY In the
house VINO willing TO take care OF H. Mrs. Rat
ferty and her daughters both testified yesterday that
Esbccoa Long, vhsn she under the IN n ueu CO OF
liquor, was In the habit OF beating tho child and the
neighUors often took II and ted !. OF pure pity
The ocer's Theory that hsVsecA seeing tue con.
dtion the child In, made CON plant against Mrs
RAFFERTY, to shield herself The Judge concluded Ia
commit the cruel moiher TO the renitentiary Tor SIX
months
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-31
FREE AT LAST.
PHiLoMENA KorFENsrIcH RELEASED AFTER

PHILoMENA KoFFENsTIcH RELEASED AFTER
FOUR YEARS IN An ASYLUM.
Poor Pniomena Koaensiich, the bohemian woman
who brought to the Tombs from the Auburn Asy-
lum for Insane Criminals, liberated from DURANGO
yesterday morning. Her counsel Alfred Stccklcr,
camo TO tho prison early, in company with Mr..
Sobcscheck, restaurant keeper OF Morrisania with
whom PhilomcnA claimed 10 DO acquainted, last Sat
urday but though she told him that she had llvod In
his house Tor year In 1872 he failed to recognize
her lie spoke 10 her Tor time In tie
Bohemian tongue, and with tears In her eycs
sho ocsousht him TO rescue her from living death.
Wbile they woro taking Com Bailey camo
up, ana Mr.. Steckier explained the TO nm. ho
said lie did not believe really insane bus
that her troubles aud her long Imprisonment had
tcIuod 10 somewhat unscttle her mina He felt con-
10 take Care of herself but would lnd plenty OF
friends TO aid her. Alter consultation with Warden
FINN aud the rombs physician, Dr. Hurd,
the Commissioner concluded to act her counscps
appeal anu ordered her release Phiiomena her eyes
now streaming With OF gratitude uttered pro-
fusion oi thanks TO Warden Fam aud Mrs. Foster Tor
their kind treatment, and accompanied Sir. Stcckcr
out VI the prison aud as lar his office sho walked
slong Centre street with uthe. CHEEKY step IKE a
Ter she said:-"Oh, err you have no idea how feel
feel like bird. could almost 1y.
After nearly four years free asainl''
AS Mrs. konops;leh II an expert cigar maker her
counsel gave hec letter to friend OF his named n.
Meyer. cigar manufacturer In East Third street.
sno viii 20 TO work there to-day. The Bohenisn Re.
lief Association has been written 10 IN regard 10
her case. As soon as her mind becomes moro
settled 10 the intention Of her counsel
81, sO0 which she claims TO nave been swindisd out
OF, aud also to have the divorce rcopcned, tho
papers in which she claims were served on her wnisc
In prison. The wondrous change In tbs poor
woman In the short time atcr she released from
The Tombs caused her friends 10 firmly believe tnat
she Will very soon recover her mental aeuiuos alto
Qetucr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-31
TO AVOID DISGRACE.

An excited individual yesterday morning, about
i've o'clock, rushed up aud down the pathway near
the sixth avenue entrance 70 the Central PARK, In.
dulgins In Wild movements OF tho hands, and utter.
Ing, from time TO time, low means Ofncer william
y. GALL OF tho Central Park police. upon him an
no vas stamping upon ths ground, running his
fingers through his nsir and pleading with imss.
mary persscutor. iIallos 10 cried the efneor wbats
tho natter" ''Oh. Lordl" replied tho man, ''l'm
nearly crazy over family troubles" no then hrs
name was John ID. Howell; that he deserted from tho
United states army service some time ago. anu was
afraid nc was pursued by soldiers who intended to
arrest hiin ito had sent noto to his brother to
meet hin AT Union square. and ne believed tuat he
and hie brother would be arrested there. To AVOID
this disgrace nc had determined TO take his lie.
rms" added no, as he drew q razor from ms
pocket, "shall end my uoubiesp The officer xod
the razor away IRON MIN and Induced him 10
arsenal Howell was brought to tue Filty. ssventn
street Court, where be was committed for medical
examination.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-31
CATCHING A SNEAK THIEF.

while Mr.. Edmund zscho,k, bookkeepcr In the
glovs importing house OF L. v. Holzmc,stcr. OF No.
so3 Broadway, was quietly going his books yes
tsrday about two o'clock. he no,iced u rather rough
looking man snsakIngly enter tho door leading from
the stsirway. suspeoting Inc strangers fptsn-
lions, Zscnock stole no,seiessly down boz
hind the counters, and was Just In time to
arrest she man IN the act OF carrying away
three boxes OF kid gloves, valued at $40. When do
teccd the man dropped the gloves and rushed the
door, MI. schock running after him. He cleared tho
stairway In two leaps and made dash for the IN idds
OF tho street. His pursuer close his heels.
however, aud In his Efforts 10 trip him up both no nd
the fugitive wore thrown into the OF Ofhccr Ives.
OF the broadway squad. This ended tho chase, and
all parties appeared before Judge Morgan romsa
yesterday afternoon. Tho prisoner, whose name iB'
Thomas A. seots, was committed IN 81, wv bail ~.
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