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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15
POlITIC l..
Sena OF Anthony's Views ON Political
Matters.

MATTERS.
NEW YORK, August ii. Senator Anthony, In
al interview reported stating he saw but lit
lie evI icnce of the national parry having much
bold IN Rhode Island that the Potter investigs-
ton had pe'tred out; that Tilden could get noms
mated 10 1850 the same way rs 10 1875, by buying
IT, lie considered Thurman tue leading man OF
the democratic party. He thought Grant strong
presidential candt ate and acceptable TO the mass
Of republicans. The republicans are in rs good
condition in Rhode Island as ever.
Nomination.
The republicans Of tina seventh district of Iii
uois have re-pominsteI p. &. Hayes for congress.
Virginia Primary Elections.
RICHMOND, August IA The conservatives of
the thud district held primary elections to day to
elect delegates To tue convention TO nate q
candidate i,r congress. la tins city General j os.
h. johnston gets AZ delegates out OF 70. His
principal opponent Is Colonel john Il. Young n
prominent lawyer of this city, who gets q or %
The remaining delegates are scattering.
III Mauchester Johnston gets possibly out
Of g.
Harris county goes az ,,nst johnson. The re-
nam countles Ia the district are only partially
head iron. But lew returns are received sstls
factory Ia JOhnstOu's liiends VINO hope TO get
enoasu delegates 10 ensure his uJmuaton on Tue
trsi UaliOt. seveuty-nlue votes are necessary to
secure a nomination IN the Convention.
he Prince of Political Humbugs In
NEW YORK, August ii. General Butler, 10 an
Interview mere last l. ght said he was not desert
Ell from the republican patty, that he occup ed
the same position on the money question la
l6bJ, but had left the republican party without
being any nearer TO the democratic party.
lie republicans have no other issue now than
that If mon, Y, aud they are on the wrong side OF
that Hayes has closed up the colored issue by
non-lnteriere nee III the South, that negroes
must 81 tile iher own affairs.
Tie SAID OF Hayes administration as follows 81
cau't any administration. I'd ike to know
hi, appointment of men who helped him to fraud
lie has APPOINTED more sCoundrels 10 Ufice than
were ever known TO the country before"
In relation To the disGres. OF tue laboriug people
Butler says tue government should lend helping
haul by freely transporting them west; build
houses Tor them, and support them untn they can
support themselves.
Relative to kearnoy, the following occurred
HrpOrter-G Ou eudOr-ed kearney, or al least a
part OF nis programmed
Butler drawing hmstlf up and frowning-Mr.
kesrnty is not endorsed oy me and he knows his
own business As do nine.
kepoIter-Bu you are reported as having Civ
en- him encouragement Mt and sent hlm on his way
rejoicing.
Batter Dwelling with indignation, cheeks puff.
my and voice cast in high pitch Jon, the ly 10Y
p,ess. the Infamous 1 ing press OF Massachusetts
asserts that brought that man east; that p Id
his expenses aud gave him money 10 90 on. Is
this t,lr play 7 What eau be expected from such
liars You know what God says 10 the Bible
ab ut lying, but lei that pass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

salon Chase, the raiser of steers, and Dennis
n nlney, the foul-mouthed blackguard, clasping
hends, Is complete illustration Of the want of
rircipe of that party. The greenbscker and
he CON mupist have united in their efforts to over
throw national integrity. The man no through
long years of honest industry and frugality has
managed to accumulate a little property for the
comfort Of his old age, must divide this with the
ieA6ng and dissoIute prodxs,e, who has squau-
dered "hs portion in rio,ous living How does
that strike those who have heretofore believed in
dnstry'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

Fatal Accident.

CHICAGO, August IA. Mrs. B. J Sweet. widow
Of the late General Sweet and mother of Miss
Ada Sweet, pension agent here, was struck bv q
locomotive at Lombard, on the Northwestern
road, this morning, and Instantly killed. she
leaves four children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15
" ASIIiNt.rON.


WAsHINGToN, August IA. The appointment
ohcels vi the treasury department deny the truth
of tue statement that Mrs. jerks has been APP
pointed 10 a position 10 ;he detective bureau, OF
. al other position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15
CA IA IbA.


MONTREAL, August II. About seventy Knights
Templar arrived tonight from Manchester, N. II.
on visit and were received by members of the
order here and escorted to the Albion Hotel
Ninety-seven were entertained at dinner. A num-
Der of prominent citizens, Including the mayor
were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. August u 1915.
Money loaned a. lisa2- ON call, and closed al 2 =
per cent.
Sterling isihas'- tor 80 days, 4s0-as9I for
demand
Gold opened at zoos and closed at ion2S.
Carrying rates, lall per cent. Borrowing rates
2lsa--
Clearngs, $l3 O59 900. Custom receipts, s4s5 900.
Treasury disburse1 s97 co.. interest, $4,000 for
bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15
InceBdiarisn.

AT o'clock tins morning an attempt was made
to set fie 10 The iice o. the Metropolitan r. K.
| Co. stable. The private watchmsn fired shots,
VIII oh frightened The iucendIaries off before dam
age zone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15
STATE QUARTERLY CONVENTION
OF THE
REFORM CLUBS OF MAINE.
The quarterly Convention of the Reform Clubs oil
Maine Will be held at
Bangor, Wednesday and Thursday. Sept.
4ih 9th.

The several Conventions holden under the
pces of the Reform Clubs ul this State have been
exceedingly beneficial in their results and we
trust that tbls one which Is soon 10 convene in the
queen city of tine Fast may nos only awaken
now interest in the temperance work IN the old
County OF Fenobscot. but may be lnsIrt mental 10
ora arding the grand IN ssion OF reclalmlng men
throughout he length and breath OF the Pine Tree
State With this OF ject in view we trust the various
Re fol m Clubs in this state will send iull lega-
ton to the Convention and thus aid in "rescuing
.he Pc, fishing" anu ,levas-1g humanity.
The following arrangements have been made
with TIE railroads and STEAMBOATS, ior the round
trip - One and one-Hlth Iare ON Maine Central and
its branches. One fare or nd Trunk and
branches to nanville and Yarmouth functions.
One are on the Portland 4 Dgde blu &, Portland
boais.
Delegates on NJ. c. and G T. R. r will enquire
for re urn tickets. The secretary VIII furnish re-
turn checks on the p. n o. and Z. X. X. Il.
Per order State Committee.
B. s. KELLEY, Winthrop, President.
G.. W. MURCH, Portland, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15
SOUTH CAROLYN
shot.

CHARLESTON, August A. Reports from Tim
monsviiie STATE that A. +. Woodham shot and
killed his uncle, Emery Woodhsm, IL miles from
that place, Yesterday. The killing grew out of
family differences, which duplicates a large num-
Der OF the hsme, and The result will prove fatal to
Others of the family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

Kate Clsxton, the great actress, is coming t
The State, and viii appear first At Portland.
The woman with the band-orgau that is wheee,
aIourd, appeared again in our streets yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15
NEW MPSfIIR IL.
ID, struciive Fire.

CONCORD, August Ia A large fire occurred at
Suucook this morning, between one aud two
o'clock which destroyeda part of the business
portion OF the east side. Some seven or eight
stores, the Baptist church, CO. operative boarding
houses, small houses and oulbu ,ldings, were
burned. Total loss is estimated at about fifty
thousand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

Tue Fortnightly Review, No. Is and IA, has
been received by J. +. Pierce, and is for sale on
his counter. 1t contains articles of solid worth
and true merits. on the curious and complicated
questions of science and theology
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15
MtInicIpal Matters.

A vote taken to-day the question Of is
suing 81 900 900 bonds for completing the Cincin-
nsu Southern railroad and for confirming the con-
tract to complete the road. The total vote cast
was 26,649 The majority in favor otthe measure
was $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

They have q very Intelligent tame crow at
Boothbay Point. He awskens the people in the
house every morning by getting upon the roof Of
the house, and letting stone drop from bis beak
shi-h rolls down the roof aud tells the dwellers
,na, domice that it is time to get up. He is a
! { imed crow as well. When he hLds any to-
D., go D pes living about, he steals them and lugs
Il. III oil, concealing them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

The boiler of portable mil at Bloomfield
exploded killing Chas. Wallace, eng iLeer. c. NJ.
Jones, employee, fatally SC aiding VIM. Wallace
and iDiurinp Jas WEIGH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

Hon. j. w. Bradbury and family are enjoying
the delightful weather 10 the White Mountain re
gon. They will go from thence as far west as
Lske Chsmplsin and Lake George, To enjoy the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

Rev. Cyrus A. King, former pastor of the Meth
eds, church in this city. and family stopping
20 the camp grou nds at Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

The Augusta Band will give an out-of- door
concert from their new stand on the east side of
the river this evening. An elegant stand has re-
c-ntly been erected by the citizens there, which
VIII be dedicated to night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

The Cushnoc Heights Gun Club will have their
regslsr weekly practice 1T glass ball shooting this
afternoon at FIVE o'clock. at the west end of the
tam. The honorary members of the club are ex-
r~c'ed to be present and participate in the shoot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

The annual meeting of the Maine State jersey
Stock Association is to be held at Grange Hall, in
Winthrop on Saturday, August 3lst, at ? o'clock
=. NJ, for the election of officers aud other bush
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

The democrats will hold their district aud cou :,
conventions at Granite Hall to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15
Weather Indications Tor To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
clear or partly cloudy weather, variable winds,
mostly southerly, stationary temperature, station
AIRY followed by falling barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

Gardiner republicans have chosen the following
delegates TO the district aud county convention
!. I. Richards, james Nash, II. 5. Webster, +.
" Atwood, David Wentworth, l.. Clay, j. X.
D.vood j. Il. Dinvley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

The flying machine is coming to this State to
he exhibited. No doubt 1t will attract much at
LINTON. But the machine cannot successfully
wrestle with currents; while the same may be
aid of the small boy if the currsnts happen to be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

A Democratic Caucus FAv Combina
ton with tao tsre. nbackers.
Ii mas been known for some time that the de IN
ocratic party IN Augusta are in sympathy with
the greenback movement, but that utilization has
now assumed folm, and the public and official en-
dorsem ent Of Augusta democrats. A democratic
caucus was held in this city, on Tuesday even
ing, presided over by MIR. c. B. Morton, for the
purpose of choosing de leg stes to the county and
district conventions, and the transaction of other
business vi lch might come before them. VIM.
r. Smith, Esq, a gentleman not altogether un
| known in this community, and the orthodoxy of
whose democracy can scarcely be challenged, in.
,roduced the following resolutions:
Resolved, That an irredeemable paper currency
would be destructive of business prosperity, hostile
to the interests OF .a,or, and sntagonistc to the
steady aud permanent value of properly of every
kind.
Resolved, That paper currency, 10 order to
secure the confidence OF the people, should be at
all times stable and certan in value, and at any
moment convertible into the best represent alive
of real value known among nations or peoples.
viz gold aud silver.
Resolved, That candidates for Office not com
mitted, openly and uncompfomi,inglv, to the
principles embraced in the foregoing resolutions,
ought not TO receive the support of DE- born
and educated in the faith of the fathers of the
government, aud lnheliting the principles of the
wisest and best statesmen of modern times.
The first two resolutions were adopte d. butch
latter was rejected on the ground that it was in
troduced into the caucus for disturbing purpose ;
but the real cause Of the opposition was that the
resolution directly opposed any combination with
the greenbackers in the approaching fall Election.
apd the sudden dissipation of the exalted hopes
Of Dr. Croker and his ardent campiollowers.
The third resolution just complement the first and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

Cops are looking splendidy in Aroostook coun-
". Corn is seven feet high, and is an assured
success. 10 recent years it has not been unusual
there to raise go bushels of -heiled corn to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

DR.. Lspham is engaged in writing county
and town history of kennebec and Oxford couu-
ties, for the History of New England, to be
brought out in Boston next winter. DIR. Lapham
is amply able to; undertake and prosecute the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15
RHODE ISLAND.
Accident.

PROVIDENCE August IA. The eight year old
daughter of Jno McDermot was probably fatal
ly crushed 10 the ship yard at Eat Prov idence,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

The Kennebec Valley Csmpmeeting at Rich
mond commenced last evening, and will continue
eight days, to be followed by grand temperance
meeting. We shall have interesting daily reports of
the meetings, from a reporter who will spend his
time on the grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

WEIRs, August IA. 1t is estimated there were
ten thousand persons present to-day at the re-
union of New Hampshire yetei Officers for
the ensuing year were chosen, and address de-
livered by Gov. Prescott.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

The Henry Morrison is having her broken shaft
replaced by new one, and will make its regular
TIN from Augusta SATURDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

temperance meeting wa. held by the Reform
club at the Ballard school house Tuesday
evening; there were ten new -isners TO The iron
clad pledge. Brief and pointed speeches were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

Farmers in many parts of the State are com.
planning on account of the appearance of the
potato rust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

Mols.ses and lea at bottom prices. Groceries
and provisions very low at Hill Hoyt's.
"Will you take hack :" "No sir. had
hack for five years, and got rid Of it by using
Adamsons Botanic Cough Balssm." Price IS cts.
aug. IA t&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15
OHIO.
Failure.
EypinsIOn.

CINCINNATI, August Il. Il w. Booth 4 Co.
have failed. Assets and liabilities are not yet as
certained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

The nay crop the year il much larger than il
was last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

The mercury indicated 81 degree. in some
places in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

For the ladies' Bands of tucks, puts and ruff
files can be bought cheap as the plain material.
Vests for ladies' are much in favor, as they do
away with wraps in the streets. Linen handker-
chiefs with bright colored dots the latest nov
elty in lingerie. Silver iewelry still continues in
favor, aud the finest 6agrec work can be found.
The newest scarfs for gentlemen are of figured
embroidered upon them to resemble pin.
We have received pamphlet of 100 pages, be.
Richmond Library Association. The library con-
Ia ms 2300 volumes of interesting aud valuable
books, to which additions are constantly being
made. Tue library is credit to the town and its
ilege of taking books from the library one year,
which makes it almost the same as free library.
Had the Catalogue been printed ct any other Office
than that Of the Kennebec journal, we should
say that it is a model of nestness in typography.
The Augusta Savings Bank.
The annual meeting of the Augusta Savings
Bank was held on the first Wednesday Of August,
the tbirtieth year Of the existence of tL, instu-
ton being completed at that time. The old board
of Trustees was reelected, viz Thomas Lam
bard, ARENAS Lbbey, J. W. North, Samuel
Ttcomb, W. 5. Badger. The Treasurer. w. X.
Smith, was reelected. We present few figures
showing the condition aud standing of the INK
Amount due depositors. S25l4 25l so
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

All persons Irrespective OF party, are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

BOSTON, August IA, 1878.
Eastern Railroad, Ishal4-
Boston y Maine Railroad, 1C74alcS-
Portland, Saco 4 Portsmouth s4as4-
Boston u Maine Railroad Is, 1li-alltA
Eastern railroad new ia az
Maiae State Is, 1l9-aOOO -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

Reserve fund As 744 So
Surplus earnings, 26,496 "a
Accrued interest on securities, 81 302 81
Making total surplus fund, after
paying all debts, Sl26 54i 'Ol
Total amount received by the Bank
since starting 80 years., 81 53S 443 IS
Total amount paid out jO2i 1872 sc
Total number Of deposItoIs, l5432 %
Withdiawn, 1926 90
" hole amount of dividends paid, lbs 1928 81
Taxes paid by the Bank to the State
for year ending May /, 1873. n 3l9 q
Taxes paid United States, 40 50
The Bank declared & dividend for the last six
months of 2 l-2 per cent. being the highest
amount allowed by the law. The securities
held by the Bank, at the present market value,
would exceed the amount due depostors by more
than $50 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

Sales at the Brokers' Board.
BOSTON, August IA, 1878.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-15

Boston, August IA. Daniel Spler, daH tend
er on the Eastern railroad at Somerv ule, wa:
killed this morning by tain.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1878-12-15
GACE'TA DEL IA.

Sc halla vacante Ia escuela ele.
mental de ninos de Santa Isabel do
tada con ell sueldo anual de l, 700
pesetas, 25O para casa y $3.50 para
material.
Division de los terminus munich
pales de esta isla en- distritos, barrios,
coleglos y secciones para Ell plantea-
miento de las nuevas leyes provin-
cial y municipal.
Real order sobre facultades de los
Gobernadores Generates de Ultra
mar con las autoridades dependent
tes del ramo de Marina, y Decreto
aclarando y resolviendb sobre ell par
t;cular.
Circular de la Administration
Central sobre abusos 4 que puede
dar lugar ell inexacto cumplimiento
de 10 que, respecto a la admission
como errados, de los sellos de Ilustre
10. % y 80, establecen los artlculos
60, 81 y 81 de la Real Cedula de II
de Febrero de 1860.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1878-12-15

:
entendimiento Y las peAosas vigilias y
desvelos consa grados al estudio y a la
literature.
J1zguese, pues, 81 N erece aplauso una
obra en- que concurren semejantes cir
cunstancias tan titil es todos por sus
lumiaosfsilnas paginas.
FL solo titulo de Ia obra (prescindisn-
do del lisoniero pr6logo que, escrito por
d. Manuel Fernandez Juncos, la prece-
lie, y 81 exactisimo cY6quis iluminado en-
litografia que lleva al final, de toda la is
Ia indiea va sobradamente su fndole,
hace, por decirlo asi, su apologize es
Su verdadera recommendation divldese
eu tres amDlias secciones que son Re
SEM h;st6,Iu, Otyaaizocioa general y Sec
cion descyj jpijco-estadtstica.
va 10 hemos dicho antes Ia obra del
senior Ubeda es una miniature dc Ia is
la de Puerto Rico estampada gu 29O pa
ginas Ia fotografia exacta y fiel de su
orgauizacion, estaiistica, riqueza, pob}a.
cion, comercio, industria, agriculture
etc, etc, hasta su mas, al psrecer, in
significante detalla desds la capital de
la provincial = cabeceras de departamen.
tos, hasta ell m6nos importante pueblo,
hasta el mas escondido barrio, hasta el
mas apartado modesto ventorrillo, Ill
TINA expression del comercio y Ia agricul,
tura que dan la vida esta preciosa re-
gion espanola. Por 10 tanto, excusado
90 decir 81 este libro constituira una ina
preciable adquisicion para ell hombre
de negocios, para ell extranjero, para el
observador; en- fin, para el que quiera
saber que terreno pisa, entire quien vi
We, con quien So relaciona, 10 que posee
esta Antilla, 10 que de ella puede espe-
rarse, 10 que ha sido en- el pasado, 10
que es en- 10 presente, 10 que promote
para 10 porvenir.
No SO busquen en- Ell Estudio hist6rico
geogrdfco n estodistico de d. Manuel
Ubeda galas de Imagination nj luio de
esplendida literature nj la indole del
libro 10 admite, nj son estas, al parecer
las tendencias de ese joven, mas dado
al analisis, al calculo y q la investiga.
cion, 4 pesar de su aridez, que q los gi-
ros esparcimientos de la fantasia que
poca cosa signifcan en- Ia vida rea
y speculative.
Utilidad practica, este es Ell fin de
Estudio hist6rico, geogrCifco q estndisticc
que acaba de dar d la estampa en- es
ta imprenta su estudioso autor d. Ma
nuel Ubeda Delgado.
Injustos seriamos 81 no le felicitara
mos animandole 4 que prosiga con fe J
estimulo en- la senda emprendida, y re.
cordandole aquel apogtema latino que
81 no ignora:
Labor onnid Uincit