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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
Libel A gainst the spra que Company.

A libel has been Brought by the Fish Com
missioners of the State, +. NJ. Stillwell and
Everett Smith, against the Sprague Compa-
nv to enforce the law for neglecting to con-
struct fishway at the dam in this city. The
libel states that the company is liable to pay
to the State not less than $244O, nor more
than Sl2, 200. that is, not less than $50 nor
more than 500 for each of the one hundred
and twenty-five days that the neglect has
continued between May and November ],
1879.
When the dam at this point was carried
away some nine years ago the Spragues hest
tated about rebuilding and by vote of the
City Government, Augusta agreed to be re-
sponsible for the construction of such fish
way as the law made necessary. In fol-
lowing Legislature a special act was passed
releasing the Sprague Company from comply
ing with the provisions of the law for three
years. Then in the past year the matter
whereby the city agreed to become RESPONSE
Bile, came before the City Government which
referred it to the city solicitor, and he gave it
as his opinion that the vote of the City Coun-
Gil was unconstitutional, as the city had not
the right to tax its citizens for the construc-
ton of fishways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
MUNICIPAL ELEC.
TONS.
Republicans Victorious in Democratic
Towns.

HARTFORD, October 6. The towns gener-
ally elected their town officers to-day.
In Walesburg, a strong democratic city,
the regular democratic candidate for mayor
was defeated, and majority of the aldermen
and council are republican.
New Britain, usually democratic, elects an
entire republican ticket.
In Hartford the democrats electeted town
clerk and collector, and majority of town
officers, while the republicans secure the
first selectman and several other officers.
a recent law provides for minority repre-
sentative in all town boards. Some of the
towns voted on the liquor question, several
country towns voting against license, but the
majority forit.
Now that the constitutional amendments
are defeated, there will be an election for
half of the Senate and a new House of Repre-
sentatives, on Tuesday after the first Monday
in November.
At Meriden the entire republican ticket is
elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
NEW YORK.
Singular Cause of Death

New YORK, October 6. George A. Gardi-
ner, nephew of Prescott, the historian, died
in Brooklyn Sept. 27th in great agony caus-
ed by arsencal poison placed by dentist in
to his tooth to kill the aching nerve. The
case is being investigated.
Suit.
Suit was brought at Syracuse, against Pat
rick Lynch, former cashier of the defunct
Peoples Savings Bank for $500, 900, alleged
embezzled from that bank by him before it
suspended.
Decision.
The sheriff's jury decided that Weston had
no right of property in the Ashley belt, and it
was delivered to Rowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
JUST YOUR TIME

to make money safely, easily and rapidly, is
nor, while the stock market offers so many
splendid opportunities. The combination
system has had unprecedented success, and
brings good fortune to thousands of share
holders in this and other countries. Invest
ments oS from S25 to $4,000 are thus consol-
idated into one vast capital, and operated by
the best skill and experience, result in heavy
profits, which are divided among sharehold-
ers every month. A New Orleans cotton
dealer made 1927 ,649lS in two months. A
Baltimore merchant received an aggregate
profit of 50, 642 on from three combinations.
A San Francisco mining agent made S22 49,
Is from four combinations, his first invest
ment having been 500. Others have been
equally fortunate Eve.y day there are new
and grand opportunities. New explanatory
circular, with ''unerring rules for success"
mailed by Messrs. Lawrence & Co., Bankers,
81 Exchange Place, New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
THE LAND TROUBLES.
The Irish Tenantry Aggressive.

NEW YORK, October 6. A specia, cable
says the agrarian land question is spreading.
Four county meetings have been held; one
at Cork where nearly 100000 people are as
sembled; one at Mayboro attended by 1000 ;
one at Dunmore, $1,000; and the 4th at
Ballinrobc. The most noteworthy features
was the general absence of priests, except at
Mayboro, where two priests spoke. AT these
meetings some of the speakers made strong
denunciation of the landlords, who refused to
lower the rents during the hard times. Dc
casionally shout was raised to shoot them.
Parnell counseled the policy of passive re-
sistance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
Notes from the p-GrOuMd.

Kennebec valley camp ground is radiant
just now the frost has just changed the
leaves to their autumnal shades, and visitors
are plenty gathering them. The ground is
literally covered with acorns and beech nuts
goodly quantity we have gathered to take
home for some winter evening. Yesterday
was a lovely day. We sat out Of doors the
most of the time. l have never been here
when it seemed quite so pleasant A few
families are here enjoying themselves fully,
and will be sorry to leave. family from
Bath came up yesterday. Mr.. Reed, the ex-
superintendent, is comfortably domiciled for
the winter, in the cottage formerly owned by
Mr.. Pratt, near the tabernacle. So Mr..
Brann will not want for company during the
winter. He has already cleared an acre
next the county road, which makes quite an
improvement in the looks of the place. lie
will go over some three acres this fall.
With a nice fence on the road it will make
the place look better. The streets are in good
shape, being almost as hard as asphaltum,
and very little will be required on them for
years to come, except where they may need
grading. Mr.. Brann has cut few decayng
poplars and will build shed to put the wood
in, when prepared for use, SO cottagers can
be supplied without going off the grounds.
He has been making some needed repairs on
the superintendent cottage, getting 1t more
comfortable for winter. He will have a COW,
hens, &C., during the winter.
The railroad company have stopped the
sale of excursion tickets to the grounds, and
very few feel able to pay regular fare very
often, as team can be procured Mt less
price. The management doubtless have,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
THE FALL RIVER STRIKE.
The Strikers Want to Resume Work.

FALL RIVER, October 6. Shop meetings
have been generally held by the strikers to-
day, and delegations were appointed who
have waited upon the mill treasurer and
asked to be allowed to return to work, the
condition being that they be allowed to re-
turn in body and be paid weekly instead of
monthly, as before the strike. Both requests
have been refused, as the manufacturers will
not discharge knobsticks to make room for
strikers. The knobsticks generally were
placed on schedule prices this morning in
stead OF weekly pay, which has been accepted
without opposition, except at Troy mill,
knobsticks recognizing the fact that if they
throw away their situations the strikers stand
ready to accept them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Heavy Shipment of Gold to the United
States.
LONDON, October 6. Steamer Labrador
from Havre Saturday, took fifteen million
francs of gold for New York.
The Russian Press.
The Russian press makes fresh outburst
of hostility against England and Germany.
The st. Petersburg Novoe Vremya says that
sooner or later there will be war of life and
death with England.
Agricultural Prospects.
The Duke of Beaufort. proprietor of large
estates in England and Ireland, concludes it
is impossible for British Agricultursts to
compete with American wheat production.
He advises British farmers to devote their at
tention to raising cattle.
Prince Napoleon.
PARIS, October 6. jerome Napoleon and
sons have returned from Italy.
An Important Trip.
BERLIN, October 6. 1t is stated that the
Crown Prince of Germany will shortly visit
the King of Italy, on an important mission
relative to Austro-Gcrman political affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07

r Some youngsters find great sport in prowl-
ing about nights and helping themselves to
the contents of fruit trees and grape vines,
but the one who was up before the Judge of
the municipal court yesterday, has changed
his mind on the subject. Judge Whitehouse
gave the young man to understand that he
would find him home in the Reform School
if he was again caught robbing orchards. If
others are brought before him for this Of
fence, they will be lucky if they escape so
easily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
BY TELE6 GRAPH.
[ Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal.
MAINE NEWS by TELEGRAPH.
Fire in LImingtOn.


BIDDEFoRD, October 6. The house, ell,
woodshed and cider house of Hon. James +.
Bracket of Limington, were burned Satur-
day. The furniture was saved in a damaged
condition. Everything else, including one
hundred barrels of vinegar, was a total loss.
Loss, $1,000; insured, $500.
Fire in Calais.
CALAIS, October 6. The ell of Ii. Waite's
residence was damaged by fire about four
hundred dollars this evening.
Portland Valuation.
PORTLAND, October 3. BY the new valua-
ton Of the city. an increase of Sl,l00,OOO is
shown in real estate, but a decrease of 5000
900 in personal property. The rate of taxa
ton next year will be "a per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
LATEST BY MAIL.

Secretary Evarts will make campaign
speech in New York on the 10Th.
starved to death owing to the wanton destruc-
ton of the walrus by whalers.
Two hundred and twenty Prussan and
Russian immigrants arrived Friday by the
General Weder, and have already gone to
Texas to settle.
The steamer Aylmer, with the vice regal
party aboard. had narrow escape from being
cut in two Thursday by the Union Forward
ing Company's steamer at Ottawa.
Roscoe Conkling writes that his health
has improved the past week, and he will be-
gin speaking for the campaign at the Brook
lyn Academy of Music this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07

DEPORT Of the Condition Of the Free
IL mans National Bank, at Augusta, In
the state of Maine. mt the close OF business,
lief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
New York Stock Market.
Boston Stock List.

[Sales at the Brokers' Board.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07

Walks eight feet wide and made of asphaltum
aud of a new kind of concrete enter the park
from each of the streets which enclose it. In
constructing boundary walks sufficient room
was obtained on Grove street without en-
croaching on the lot, on the State steet side
the walk was obtained partly from the park
and partly from the street, but on the other
side the walk had to rest on land wholly taken
from the park. The eastern point of the park
is eight feet lower than the upper end of it.
The expense of carrying out these alterations
and improvements has been about four hun
bred dollars. When the Soldiers Monument
comes to be located here, as isexpected it will
be at no very far OFF day, it will add greatly
to the attractiveness of the spot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
Our Public Park.

Our Public Park.
The little lot enclosed by State, Grove and
Chandler streets having been under the hands
of the workmen for a number of weeks now
energies as a handsome park, one that Angus
Ia can take pride in. This piece of land was
generously given in trust to the city for
park by Judge Rice, Mrs. Farwell and other
citizens in its immediate vicinity. In accept
ing the gift the city agreed to put it in suita-
Bile condition, and Mayor Nash, Aldermen
Fowler and North were named committee
by the City Government to superintend the
work. Col. Dewitt was secured to make the
preliminary survey and lay out the bounda-
ries, while Fred Danforth of Gardiner gave
the grades. The work has all been done by
VIM. p. Hanks and to the entire satisfaction
ofthe committee. The lot was so low that many
loads of loan had to be hauled upon it, about
one thousand feet of graveled sidewalk have
been laid about it, terracing has been done
and the trees have been neatly trimmed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
The Massachusetts Democratic COnven.
ton.

The Massachusetts Democratic COnven.
ton.
BosToN, October 6. Very great interest
centres in the democratic convention to-mor-
row. Many delegates have already arrived.
There was full meeting of the democratic
State committee this afternoon, during which
arrangements were perfected for the work
of the convention tomorrow. 1t is thought
an animated contes: will be made in the
choice of delegates to the democratic national
convention. The gentlemen more promi-
nently mentioned for this service are Hon. j.
G. Abbott, Hon. p. A. Collins, Hon. +. O.
Prince and VIM. Gill Esq. 1t was decided
that Hon. Leverett Salston shall be the
permanent president of the convention
tomorrow instead of Hon. John Quincy
Adams, who had been previously determined
upon, and the change is regarded as indcat-
ing that Adams will be nominated for gov
ernor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
SOUTH AMERICA.
Several Merchants Murdered in the Re.
cent Riot.

PANAMA, September 20. General Witches,
President of Santander, has effectualy quell-
ed all communistc riots which desolated the
city of Bucaramangi. A number were killed,
principally respectable foreign merchants,
only one native merchant losing his life.
Some faithful servants shared the fall of their
masters. The German Consul and Captain
BATHS partner were brutally murdered. The
arrival of government troops was hailed with
delight by the frightened inhabitants of the
city, and in fight which ensued with the
Communists, the troops materially assisted
the citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
Condensed TELEGRAMS.

Tn trial of Blair for the murder of his
coachman, at Newark, N. j., began yester-
day.
A number of counterfeit ives on the Ma
tional State bank of Troy, were put in circu-
lation at Marlboro, Mass, Saturday night.
The U. S. Marshal is investigating
Pleuro pneumonia is making fearful havoc
among the cattle at FOrked River, N. J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
kenmebec County Reform Club.

The quarterly convention Of the Reform
Clubs in this County, was held at West
Litch6eld, Oct 3 and 4. President Arno
Little OF Hallowell in the chair. A praise
meeting was held in the church for the first
hour of the session.
The following committees were appointed.
On order of business for the session, Sum-
ner Clark. b. c. Davis and S. Getchel.
On resolutions, VIM. Cunningham. Charles
Dudley, Geo. II. Danforth; and the following
Vice Presidents were appointed to represent
the different Clubs +. A. Gould of Angus
ia, +. A. A. Heath of Hallowell, Chas. Dud-
ley Granite Hill, ID. Bartlett of Litchfeld j.
Morrell of West Litchtield, l.. NJ. Berry of
Winthrop, Joseph Robinson of East Litch-
field, Mark Getchel of Monmouth.
The Secretary was appointed a committee
to place in the hands of some Temperance
worker in every town in the County for sig
natures a blank petition to our next legsla-
ture requesting them to so amend the prohib-
itory law as to class cider with other intoxi-
cants, thus restricting its sale.
The committee on resolutions reported, ac-
knowledging our reliance upon God for our
success, and pledging ourselves to spirit of
benevOlence towards all in time of trouble, to
christian fellowship and brotherly love, and
not 10 Duy, sell, use Ut give away ciucr as
drink but that it should remain in the barrel
uutil it become vinegar.
Resolutions adopted. The Clubs repre-
scented were reported as alive and doing
good work for the cause of reform.
A public meeting was held in the church
at p. NJ, Saturday, conducted by President
Little Earnest remarks were made by Rev.
Mark Getchell of Monmouth, Geo. ii. Dan
forth of Granite Hill, II. Taylor, Supt. Of
Schools, Litchfeld, ID. s. springer. repre-
sentative elect, who expressed himself as
very earnestly in favor of both moral and
legal suasion to advance the cause of tenn
perance. Also, by Samuel Goodwin, John
Welch, VIM. Cunningham and Rev. Josiah
Halves of Litchfeld. Forty-fve names were
obtained to the general pledge.
The next session of the convention will be
Ield in Augusta, Jan. and 10, commencing
at =. NJ. on the 10th.
u A HEATu Secretarv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, Oct. 8.
Money loaned most of the day at on call, but
broke to at the close. Sterling heavy and dull at
isla for long, and 4s3ai for short sight
The stock market was buoyant, with enormous
transactions, especially in Erie, which stock with
the Pacific Mail, Wabash, and Iron Mountain, were
under increased earnings for the two latter roads.
The Hannible st. Joseph st. Louis, Kansas City
ana North Western were the features Of the day.
Prices moved steadily upward, with the exception
of II slight reaction during the afternoon, witch was
quickly recovered at the close, and the improv ement
compared with Saturdays closing ranged from to 81
the latter for Erie which sold Al, with the same
price asked in London at the close of the day there
Transactions, $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07

Blower Brown is way behind, having only
80 miles to his credit.
Blower Brown is again sick, and said to
have been drunk the past week Several of
the contestants openly carry rum bottles
around the track and take frequent drinks
Blower Brown continues off the track
Curran has first place, with Faber second
Murphy third. No excitement. Only about
two hundred present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
BOGUs CERTIFICATES.

1t is no vile drugged stuff, pretending to
be made of wonderful foreign roots, barks,
&C., and pulled up by long bogus certificates
of pretended miraculous cures, but a simple,
pure. effective medicine, made of well known
valuable remedies, that furnishes its own
certificates by its cures. We refer to Hop
Bitters, the purest and best of Medicines
[ Erchunne Sec another cnlumn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07

+. w. Comings of East Berkshire, Yer
mont, has written a letter to the Burlington
Messenger in regard to an advertisement of
practical information with reference to bee
keeping, by Mrs. Lizzie Z. Cotton of West
Gorham, Maine, which lately appeared in
that paper. The correspondent copies the
following from "Gleanings in Bee Culture, )"
a monthly published at Medina, Ohio:
Mrs. Cotton has the disagrceable habit of
making no return for money sent her, though
she often makes fair promises As she ap-
parently has the equally disagreeable habit
of not paying her advertising bills, we fear
that the imputation of our contemporary is
not without foundation. Newspaper publish
ers should make note of this and shun her.
We have no doubt but that she is trusted
simply because she represents herself wo-
man and writes so handsomely and feminine
like when sending her advertisements to pub
fishers but in answer to bills for advertising
her handwriting looks remarkably mascu-
line.
He also refers to numerous complaints of
other victims, and says that Mrs. Lizzie Cot
ton is in reality Mr.. Z. Is. Cotton. If there
are doings of this sort on foot they ought to
be exposed. Mr.. &. Il. Cotton of West Cor
ham is known to be interested in bee culture,
as he formerly was in a Tobacco antidotc"
enterprise which resulted disastrously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
CONNECTICUT.
Constitutional Amendment,

HARTFORD, October 6. The constitutional
amendment providing for biennial elections
of the legislature, and the appointment of
judges of the supreme and superior courts
during their good behavior until 10 years of
age, which was voted on to-day, were both
defeated by an overwhelming majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07

One of the two fine colts which belong to
Col. Dewitt, and which were out to pasture
little below South Gardiner, was killed
there by the midnight train Of last Thursday
The horse was valued at $500, and was Of
Crown Prince blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
iAarrieo.

In Name hester, Oct. 5. by Rev. William A. Drew
of Augusta, the brides grandfather, Mr. George Il.
Mace, of Winthrop, to Miss Julia Paris sampson,
daughter IF the late Enoch sampson.
In winthrop, Oct. 2, by Rev. W. +. Bickford. Mr..
Horace b. Maxteld to Miss LeVerne b. kempton,
both of Winthrop.
In Pittston. Oct. ., Mr.. Geo L. Davis of Leverett
Mass to Miss Helena Mitchell of Pittston.
In Gardiner, Sept. q, Mr.. Samuel Gowell to Mrs.
r. ". Tobey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07

When the city marshal of Bangor returned
from here the other day with Matte Nc
Donald, he also took Thomas McDermott
from the Insane Asylum. He is the charac-
ter who reached Bangor some time ago
minus any garments excepting shirt and
drawers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
Local ann State Nfms.

Tuesday, October 7. 1879
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07

II. Bowditch's horse felt so WELL yesterday
morning, he thought he could stand it to bolt
down the enbankment near Clark's carriage
shop, at the foot of Rines Hill. With the
help of several men he got out of the fix with
out doing any damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07

Judge True was upon the streets yesterday,
and in the course of the week will probably
be able to resume active duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
A FAMIN T.,
Revolving Details Of Suffering.

SIMLA, October 6. Revolving details of the
sufferings of the famine stricken people come
from Cashmere. There is reason to hope the
worst is over but the loss of life is terrible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07

The ordinance of baptism was admins
tered by Rev. +. Grovenor, at llallowell, on
Sunday last, 70 two candidates, one by sprink-
ling and one by immersion, and six persons
were received into full membership at the
close of the afternoon service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07

The Gardiner Fire Department will get
rusty. 1t hasn't been out for forty-eight
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07

There were fully G,o00 people in Madison
Square Garden at 10 o'clock. Blower Brown
greatly disappointed his friends, who will
probably lose much money on him. He was
off the track ten hours with cramps in his
stomach. He retired the second time after
a walk of 10 minutes. Each contestant who
finished 100 miles was warmly applauded
Murphy was the recipient of floral offering.
The applause was fresh. The colored man
Pierce is doing nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07

Murder.

NEW YORK, October 6. At Wheelwright
Texas, unknown white men called negro
woman named Watson to her door, shot her
and her son dead, and MORALLY wounded her
nine years old daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-07
YELLOW FEVER.

MEMPHIS, October 6. Sixteen new cases
in all whites reported to-day. Three addi-
tional deaths. Donations to the Howards,
Si,22i
One more death tonight.
There are q cases of fever at Buntin's Sta
ton, and the disease seems to be spreading.