Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
Nallomell H0ral Nems.


| The word supposed to have been written for
"endOwments," in a recent article on the Halo
well Classical Academy, was enormously printed
underwriters" which scarcely served to convey
the exact idea intended, though it was by no means
entirely out OF place, as it implies an "insur-
snce" against loss or failure.
Some Of oar young astronomers are preparing
to witness the II anst of Mercury on Monday next,
May 6, when that planet will pass across the face
of the sun, occupying about seven and half
hours in its course, and will be visible, should
the weather prove favorable, in all parts of the
! United States The contact begins at 10 % A.
NJ. and ends about r. NJ, and with the aid of
telescope of moderate power the planet may be
seen during its transit. Dark colored glass
should be provided to protect the eye from injury
from the brightness OF the suns rays The ex-
pertinent will he tried of inserting a spy glass
through an aperture in a dark room, and throw
ny the direct light Of the sun, with the planet
IN contact, upon screen arranged within the
room but W ith what success remains to be dem
onslrated distinct view of the transit is antici-
pated.
On Monday evening next viii occur the regu-
ulsr meeting of the temperance reform club of
this city, in City Hall, on which occasion Rev.
MIR. LeLscheur of Bddeford, and Mr.. T. +. MUIR
ply of Augusta, will make addresses At this will
probably be the last time for the present at least
that Mr.. LeLacheur will be able to meet with
the reform club of this city, there will be gen.
eral desire TO hear him. Mr. Murphy also will un
doubtedy give address that will interest all
who may attend.
Our Cornet Band maintains its well earned rep
utation as one of the finest in the State and will
continue to dispense music for the million during
the coming season. Meetings are regularly held
for practice, and the old "band stand" will un-
doubtedy be the centre of attraction whenever
beautiful summer evenings shall invite to "musc
and song"
The cry for help! help from the river, appar-
emily in the vicinity of the bridge piers, Wednes-
day evening, last, at about O'clock startled our
citizens 10 pitch of excitement seldom witnessed
in this community, and Immediately scores Of
willing hands we're engaged 10 launching boats
and preparing for the rescue. Encouraging
words were shouted in the darkness from mutitu-
dinous throats, and our wharves were lined " ith
sympathlziDg philanthrol ISIS, ready to volunteer
advice aid, as the necessities of the case might
demand. Finally the cause of the scare was as
certained and the man supposed to have been
battling with the raging waters Of the elevated
kennebec, IN imminent peril Of drowning, was
found safely perched upon one of the dapidsted
bridge piers, without so much wet foot to wit
ness to his danger. We learn that while crossing
the river the rapid current forced the boat occu-
pied by the rescued man, two ladies' and boy,
against of the eastern piers, and while endeav-
oring to ward off the contact, the boat swung
around into the eddy, leaving the boatman upon
the rocks, high and dry. The remaining occu-
pants Of the boat managed to reach the Chelsea
shore, while the shipwrecked mariner was rescued
by the coast guard from this side of the river, as
above stated.
We learn that the stone cutters strike at Fox
Island Vinalhaven, has ended, and workmen have
returned to their labors at the old prices. Quite
number of stone cutters in this city, who had no
sympathy with the strikers. avsiled themselves of
the opportunity to secure permanent employment,
and accompanied Mr.. Bodwe on Tuesday morn.
ing, TO the island, where places were assigned
them. Others were intending to 60 next week,
but they will not be needed, as the strikers are
resdy to resume work. No further trouble is AT
ticipsted, there is no difficulty in obtaining all
the workmen desired.
Fruit trees sre giving promise of abundant
blossom ing and liberal yield. For the past few
years AZ pes and cherries have failed to satisfy the
demands for home consumption in this State
Grass is in advance of any previous season re.
membered by the oldest inhabitant and vegetation
generally is equally forward. Several garden, 10
this city have peas asparagus, &c. in forward
state Of growth, with potatoes, beets and other
garden vegetables pushing rapidly to the surface
The beautiful and warm days now succeeding
week of storms, will work wonders in nature
while
soft music halls the lovely Spring.
And woods and fields rejoice"
Thermometers on Thursday afternoon, on the
west wall of llawes & Wsrren's store 10 this city,
indicated one hundred and five degrees Ice
arts will soon be in order.
The height Of water in the kennebec has inter-
fered materially with shipping stone and ice for
the past week in this city, but the flood is now
abating, and work will be resumed at once.