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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28
ANOTHER JESSE PoMERoY.
A T-rribi. AFFAIR at Squirrel IsIand-A lit
tie Boy of rave Beaten imOst to Death
by u BOY of Nine Years

A horrible affair occurred at Squirrel Island, OIL
Saturday last, which produced the most intense
excitement al that quiet and peaceful summer re-
sort, and which has its counterpart only in the
atrocities OF the boy murderer, Jesse Pomeroy.
The other day little six year old boy, J. How =
ard Butterfeld, sou Of Henry X. Butteliield of
Wsterve who Is stopping at the island, IN com
pany with quite number vi other boys, the mos
Of whom were older than himself, were playing in
the water. They were b rowing stones INTO the
water to notice the effect of the splashngs III ade
A stone thrown by the Buttelfeld boy happened
to splash water upon boy nine wears Old, who
become angered, apparently, told ButteIteld
if he caught INN he would give him licking 4"
The threat carried out with a terrible ven
gesnce.
On Saturday morning, Howard Butterield wa
missing; his mother became alarmed, called loud
ly for him, but there was NO response. Finally u
search WAS instituted. and after some time
The little fellow was found by Percy Brooks
and Nathan Fuller. IN the water closet
III rear Of the bowling alley. His clothing
WAS stripped from him, hi, body was covered
with blood, and the poor enid WAS nearly dead
lie was tenderly taken up and carried to tue
house, and after being partially restored was able
TO tell something concerning the transaction.
lie said, IN substance, that the boy 10 whom We
have referred, induced him to 20 to walk with
hin, promising to give him some candy. He
consented, and II, they were passing the bowling
alley, the boy seized Butlerfed and dragged him
into the water closet. lie then.folced hun TO I'M
dress assisting HIN at the same time to "trip every
particle OF clothing from the little body, threaten
my to kali Nun If ne screamed. He then beat him
with stick, aud kicked him violently in the
stomach. The boy heard his mother calling him,
but dared not respond for fear OF still narsher
treatment. The body OF the boy WAS badly
bruised, and tue marks Of the kicks were plainly
visible the bowels. aud it is feared that he will
not live. he boys father was absent at the tune
out went ANNE dIatey to The island, aud yesterday
bore the Little sufferer to his home 10 Watervile
lie passed through the cty Oh the afternoon train
yesterday.
Ihe parents Of the boy committing this dread
lul deed reside il kennebec Town. For til. Il
,akes, If Lot Tor his own We suppress, The name OF
Ibis second Jesse Pomeioy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28
BASE BALL.

At Manchester, n. H.-Manchesters 5, Spring
nelds o.
At Cincinnati, Oho-Cincinnstis 8, Providence
of K. |. |.
At Brockton, Mass,-King Phillips 9, East
Bridgewsters 3.
At Baltimore, Md.-Worcesters 9. Pittsfelds OF
Mass.
At Bellows Falls, vt.-Sand Bags 10, Putneys
IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

Railroad Matters.

MONTREAL. August q. Duncan Mcdonald,
contractor on the Montreal, Ottawa and Occlden-
tai Railroad, declines to hand over the road to the
provincial government, on the ground that the
latter is indebted to him 100000, whereas gov
ernmenl claims lie has been overpsid $500, 900.
The surrender will be made to-day, after which,
if necessary, forciblc means will probably be used
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28
u. Had Been TO Dinner.

Al Augusta man being tired a few days ago,
having been out late the night before, laid him.
self down about noon-time, to enjoy few min
utes nap while dinner was preparing. But the
man slept an hour past dinner time. and his W lfe
did not awaken him Is she thought him very tired.
When he finally swoks his wife called him to
partake of the meal "Dnner!" said the man /;
v"why, wife, / have been to dnner!' She was
sst0nishsd. "why, no you haven't" she said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28
Difn.

IN Lewiston, Aug. 10th. Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of
WIN. NeNtOn, late Vi DuknIeld, Cheshire, Eng
aLd aged 20 years.
Ii Lisbon, aug. 2lst, Mrs. Mary, wife of John
kInmon7, ged "a years, ) months, Il days.
IN MedfOId, Aug. nth, Al,ania HUpk ne, age l p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

A telegram announcing the death of William
Mclsughin, who for nearly seven yesrs faith
ally filed the Office OF clerk at the Insane ospi-
ii, Was received at the Institution yesterday.
lie died at his fathers house, whittier he went a
lev weeks ago, with the hope Of regsining his
health. But Notwithstanding he sought the gen
lal cline OF the South, and had the best medical
kill, the fell disease, consumption, which WAS Oh
served TO commence its fatal work IN cary spring
could not be shaken of In the death of this
bright, promising young man, his beloved parents
and relatives have lost beloved and dutiiul son
tie pride Of their home. the Hospital most val
ned helper, his associates there q tried, nusty
friend and companion. May this, his parents
second sad bereavement (Mr. and Mrs McLaugh-
liu called TO part with their only dau. hter,
Younger than Willie, last year, separated from
the first only by 3 few short months, in both OF
which they "sorrow not without hope" be sanctl
lied to their spiritual good, tempered to them a,
God tempers the wind 10 the shorn lamb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28
Weather Indications Tor To-day.

FOR New England and the Middle States,
warmer clear weather, followed by increasing
Tlouuiness veerlng winds, mostly southerly, near
~ stationary barometer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28
Found Dead.
MASSACHUSETTS,.


BosToS, August q. Samuel Wiley, aged "A,
living in Chalestown district suicided last night
by shooting himself with pistol.
Killed.
LOWELL, August y. T. Believer, supposed
to belong Ia boston, was almost instantly Killed
this morning at the new Wyma% exchange build
ing, large scad0ldlng plank falling anu striking
hun on the head, break NJ his neck aud fractur-
ing bis skull. lie lived about three minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

No person ever used Adamson's Balsam with
out being able TO speak in its favor. Its magical
effects aHording almost instant relief in the most
stubborn cases has won for it q reputation rs
remedial agent for coughs and colds, for which
the proprietor may well be proud. Price 50 cts.
boston advocate. aug.28 +&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28
ONO.
kearney Rebuked.

New YORK, August u. A Cincinnati despatch
says Kearney had brief interview with Arch
bishop Purcell Sunday, aud complained that The
Catholic Telegraph Editor, the Archb shop ;
brother, had called hun an Orangeman. The
Bishop rebuked him severely Tor stirring up The
passions OF the people, and urged him to cease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

This IS an Augusta mans conundrum What
is the most cruel letter Of the alphabet, and the
answer is fairy O. of course. The man has been
assigned Q seat in the crazy carriage"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

Amy one wishing peaches. pears or plums for
preserving, will do we'll by leaving their orders at
Llttle's Express office, Mr.. Little is IL Boston
twice = week, to attend to all orders utrusted to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

The Lincoln and Hill mills in Lewiston will
start up again soon, and will continue operations
without interruption, as cotton goods have gone
up since the mils stopped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

Rev. Geo. W. Quinby, ID. D., of Augusta, will
reach next Sabbath at O'Clock 4. Nj, in the
t nivers alist church in Readfold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

Alma Locals.
The late rain, made the fields look finely, and
doubtless where the land is under hig state
of cultivation many of tue farmers will secure
another crop.
Chas. 5. Taylor of Damsrscotta, who was 10
have taught the term of high school here this ia n
has secured the position of assistant teacher in the
Goshen, Indiana, high school. We wish him sue.
cess. lu hi, stead Mr. John W Acorn of New
castle, stauent of Bowdon College, opeped the
term last Monday, with the prospect of a mll
| term. Mr.. Acorn's success as n teacher has been
the best, and we predict that he will have pleas
ant and successful term. All should avail them.
| selves of so good opportunity.
Rev. S. l.. llanscom of Sheepscot Bridge will
hold an old fashioned meeting at the old meetne
| house next Sunday afternoon, al p. NJ.
The greenbackeis claim that they will have
| strength to carry the county next year Bat I'M
less they put in a new bottom their chances will
be even poorer than Horace Greeley's were in get
ting to the White House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28
NEW JERSEY.


New YORK, August p. The coroners jury in
the case of the smith murder in Jersey City,
the policeman, find Mrs. Smilh and an unknown
accomplice guilty.
Suicide.
George w. Herbert, formerly +. T. Barndm's
private secretary, poisoned himself in Newark
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

1t is not considered over-coat e0us to wear an
ulster these cool evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

Lumber has been hauled on the ground for a
new house on Melville street, on land formerly
owned by Mr.. P.bury. The erection Of the
building will commence at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28
senator blaine at Dtxnnont.

4 CORES ondent OF the Wing says Senator
Blame spoke At Di1mont the Goth INST. 10 a large
gathering of intelligent voters aud ladies. No
other could have brought out SO large au-
dieuce at this time and place. MIR. Blame made
Az eloquent and intelligent address, Astounding
throughout with sound arguments, facts and com
mou sense, which must have made lasting i'm
preston upon every person susceptible OF tight
conclusions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28
local AMI State Mems.

Mr.. Blaine speaks at City Hall, Lewiston. this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

The people of Windsor turned out e., a,0sse, on
Monday evening, to hear the question OF the fnan-
ces discussed by Gen. Hall and MIR. leah The
Town Hall WAS packed by people from Windsor
and adjoining towns, and the closest attention wa.
given to both speakers. The greeDbsckers were
also present, and gave . respectful hearing to the
other side of the question. The meeting wil re-
suit in good TO honest money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

A letter WAS received at the Augusta post Office,
Re other day, addressed to Ills ohor The MAR
f Augusta"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

The sporting fraternity will be glad to learn
thst partridges are to be numerous IL cur woods
IN fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

Mr.. Elijah Mcfarland has found in meadow
90 his farm. in this city, some interesting lndlan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28
Croker. M.sseryiece at HaiIoweII.

The Ha.lowell Register gives the following first
rate notice 81 Dr. Crooker's recent greenbac h
peech In that city:
From time imncmoial, IIsoweil has been in
debted 10 Augusta Tor III Datured ihrusts, but the
unkiudest cut OF all came WITH The advent OF Dr.
l.. j CruOket, The gleeuback apostle, sent down
To eulighten Us on The great Financial question.
1t seems piece oI bravado fot Two Years nat
utAnzed cltzeu, VINO las gwen little VI con-
s.deration TO political questions, 10 baIangue al
Iut.lllg eut auuleuce Tor two long hours. The
facts OF tue show that the Doctor laboied uu-
der Temporary sreeuback Inspiration. approach
ing the uatute Ot good LumOred buresque,
rather than serious argumenL The audIe nee,
which durnS the Doctors addles-. filled the hal
dwiud.ed down 10 sixty OF less before the close vi
tue second speech.
The attempted Arguments included the green
back aud It's depleCa tlOns the Contraction Of the
currency rs the cause Of hard tunes, the flush
times OF Co, tIsde against the bond holders and
bankers, with perlodlca! denuncIatons OF every
thing III general.
Tue gross MIS- tatements IN regard to the cou-
traction OF the culleucy illustrate The tenor oil tue
whole speech. Fora complete refutauon of the
tramp and contraction Statements we Re ter 10 the
following extract ION Thomas NJ. Nlchol. ad-
dress iu Is, last, Aug. 10, 1873 Here follows AL
extract iiou The speech Of Mr.. ichoPs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

Mr.. Spencer ii. Cone, the gentleInanly agent,
in the CITY yesterday, making arrangements
for the appearance here of the celebrated artist,
Kate Claxton, who will appear at Granite Hall, on
Wednesday evening of next week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28
mr.. Frye at Bow dOinhaIn.

Bowdoin!am correspondent Of the Press
writes that Hon William +. Frye spoke upon the
financial question In that town Saturday evening.
to the largest gathering ever seen in Bowdoinham
Men OF ali parties and creeds n poiitics were
present, AS well ss many ladies', as Nh. + We is
very popular among all classes. 1t /, needless 10
say tina, Nj. rye broke away the last pretext on
winch the gieeLbackers attempt to support their
crazy theory. GreelDscAism mas never made an y
converts OF consequences among the people, al u
these few must hsve received veiy severe blow
10 their pet idea by the speakers plain and uu-
answerable speech. The greenback doctrine mas
made no toohold in Sssadanoc county except the
Iown OF Richmond, where they claim TO poll a
large vote; but the impression is that VIM. +.
Frye completely iddled it last Friday evening, and
il is rapidly declining. Bowdoinham has u weak
greenoach element, and viii show an old-fash-
Ioned repub lcan victory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

DR. Croker refers TO France as the plan idea
of greenback nation. Facts show that France is
only second to bankrupt SPAN in its public debt
SPAN owes Sl42 per capita; France Sl21. The
statement 10 regard to the currency OF France
amounting to $50 per capita false; Minister
Washburne's letter shows ii 10 be SILL Halo
well Register.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Monetary Congress

PARIS. August a. The information monetary
Congress sat all day yesterday, and heard scholar
Iy addresses and papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28


A meeting was held at West New Portland,
Saturday afternoon, and one at North New Port
land in the evening both were addressed by Hon.
S. d. Lindsy. The North New Portland Cornet
Band was present at both places. The meeting in
the afternoon WAS presided over by Capt. Zenas
Vaughan, and that Of the evening by DIR. W. ii.
Stevens. In the evening Columbian Hall was
filed to its utmost capacity. The statement Of the
chairman in closing his Introductory remarks, that
he presented to the audience gentleman who had
so faithfully represented this District in the pres
ent Congress, and would, because of expsrie nee
gained, more ably represent it in the next. was re-
ceived with applause, and by the Band playing.
"Hsil TO the hef
Nj Lindsey held the audience with able logical
arguments tor two hours, and Was then urged to
contuue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28
LOST.

Somewhere in this city or Hallowell. on Monday
last, a black Russia Portenonae, containing a
plain gold band ring, with the raised figures 1875
thereon. The finder is requested 10 leave the
same at the Augusta Savings Bank, and receive
his reward.
August q, 1873. t3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

We learn with pleasure that Mrs. Yeoman-, the
famous and eloquent Canadian lady orator, who
has been in attendance at the campmeeuug in
Richmond, will speak in Augusta sunday after
noon next. All friends of temperance are invited
aad the largest hall in the place shorld be secured
This lady will speak at Hsllowell Monday
evening. and at Gardiner on Tuesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

PersOna1.
Col. Geo. w. Kicker Of Rocklsnd, aformer well
known citizen of Augusta. Is in the city.
DR.. Arthur Titcomb, who has for the past three
years occupied dental rooms in Haowell, has de
end TO remove to this city.
Mr.. Curtis Stevens, mail agent, has removed
from Manchester to Hallowell.
Charles Hamlin, Esq. after his retirement from
the Judgeship of the Bankrupt Court, will open a
law Office IN Bangor, and follow the practice OF
law.
We were pleased to have = call yesterday from
Mr.. Is. Z. Palmer, managing editor of the Boston
Daily Globe, who is visiting friends in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28
Boston Stock List.
Sales at the Brokers' Board. !

Boston, August u, 1878.
Eastern Railroad, i23.al2z.
Boston X Maine railroad lC7-alU7-
Portland, >acO X Portsmouth -as5-
Boston Il Maine Railroad Is, ALB
Eastern Railroad new .--c~-' II ill
halae Stale bs, OUO-aUUU--
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

We understand that +. w. Moore Of this city,
member of the Capital Guards, and the cook OF
the Bangor company, made the best score in the
regiment. at the target shoot in Wstervlle. during
the State Muster last week, each making y out
of possible rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

The Bangor Commercial says 1t will receive
poems on "Autumn"-but not TO publish. If this
paper receives any poems more ridiculous or les
worthy to publish than many OF its greeDbsck ed
torsls-we have Z great desire to see them,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-28

1t WAS reported on the street yesterday that one
of the "wild men OF Borneo" on exhibition here
had escaped but it only proved to be a poor, de
luded. crazy greenbacker, who bad wandered far
luto the country in q vainless eudea,or to find
solons road zen miles long where every person
living on it WAS q RIeenbacker"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-06-09

A friend Of miDc went u few dnys
back to have a tooth stopped. The
dentist advised him that he had better
have the tooth taken out. and assured
him that be wCuld have no pain IL he
took laughing gas.
"But what is the effect OF the gasY''
nskcd my friend.
1T simply makes you totally inscnsi.
be-" remarked the dentist: ''you
don't know anything that takes place.
My friend submitted; bat just prcvi.
II I" the gas being administered he
put lis hand in his pocket mud pulled
out Lis money. ooh, don't trouble
about ilnt now" said the dentist.
thinking that lac ives going TO DO paid
the fee.
Not nj all, remarked the patient;
81 was simply Giong to see how much
! had before The gus took effect -Loa.
BON IruH,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-06-09
l~sul.er- o r the India. MAJ.

There IL IA report here IL day that
boscom store ON the stage road from
Melton tO Boise has been ruubrd Nv tn.
hostile B.nnocks and that john Bas
com and another man hIs. been Killed.
There Ii also IL story coming through
"A ShOshone Indian who c!tIuc tom up
north this ing that a party OF Bs.u-
nocks have been srcn hear buck N.!-
ley, anu Ihat ali of the Indians aud
white settlers have left there aud come
II C~ornucnpia. Ii Is impossible to
tell whether these reports ARE true or
not.
The idea that we have about the Ban
mock wur is that the Indians will sIIck
To the lava beds urar Cmuas Prairie
where ilsy have tak-m refuge, aud only
leave there in small parties f"r the
rurpQse Of making raids Ou the neigh
boring outlying s.ttlcIGcuis. II IL
NiShiy prrblbir that mss niger, will
be sent TO the ShushuucS IL cnd"avnr
or pursuale them TO JON them. aud II
il tue duty -! those ia charge nf thr,"
Indians to watch them carefully, but
there is nothing to Indicate that the
Shu,huncs at the present time have
any INCLINATION To cause any trouble.
IT has bcva ~sit:rl that there j. n
white man with the Ialians in tue Lava
beds who Is acting a. their connection.
and that he has informed ia" governor
ui Idaho that the Indians will maGu
prncr provided tie government will
give them II tito 20 the LAMBS which
they have been told 10y their agents
that they will b. allowed to hold.
There i very little doubt but that the
Indians have been uuju-lly treated ana
it Is the duty of the government to do
anything i'll scLsuu To- avert the impcud-
ing war, which judging by pas; cNper.
fence is likely To- prove both bloody and
expensive.
\ very unfortunate circumstance in
connections with tue trouble j, that the
governor Of Idaho srcrns to have H.
cure the dcurui'y "f Tho pronl" OF ih,
Territory 10 sIcl an extent that they
refuse to u~rku,w!.l-" Lun Is governor.
This Of course vastly increases the
dlri:u!:y q; the situation.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-06-09

The inciccuts attending the attempt
ed assassination of the Emperor Of Ger
many are l~ulicrously horrible or horri-
biyludicrous just as n person may
choose 10 term them.
The mnn that winged the Emperor
with his f~owiing piece was broken in
upon by the police and the mob after
he had wounded himself in attempting
to put an end to his own life. He fir
eI on the mob wounding one OF them.
In the confusion the man who had been
shot, but not seriously wounded. was
taken ion the assassin and 50 roughly
used by the mob that his life is despnireh
"f. Wheu the right man was finally
got hold Of he was placed in a prison
van 10 be taken to jail. In passing rap
idly through an archvay the driver Of
the van struck his head against the top
and broke his neck killing him instant.
ly. These thugs are enough to lend
one to believe that this affair was under
tho personal supervision Of the devil
himself.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-06-09

JANIS ASTnoSr fEoUpx has tram
miti-d his second paper OH .Sci-uc.
nnd Theology Ia the International Re
r'sr. Of New York. stating in sub
stance that the modern nations of En-.
rope. like the Greeks and Romans,
founded their original policy On ie-
ligiOn. bu; that the will III God has no
longer a rlncc even by c"nrt-~y. in tia.
statutes; that; respectable people ii, Int
against the unwelcotnc truths ia regard
Ia Christianity thrust upon them; the
clergy pray for heliverance from evils
which they know depend upon natural
causes, AMI the bishops themselves
do not actually believe what they ac-
tuully profess. Sir. Froud asserts.
however, that the mcssagc of sri, nee
IL not the lust NOR the highest, and
that the time will rome when the II
ius!"ns which have uyrrw! elmed re-
ligi"u shall have pnsscl nw:y. that u
society without II God in it, heart can
not exist, and when IA new religion has
established itself which mcn can ac;
upon and fully believe. il should never
be ru:nc by the cXtraVagnnt pTe,cu.
sions OF its founders anil propasators.