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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27

A Gre at the corner Of Main and Ausein
streets, penison, Texas, consumed nearly IL
entire block. Loss e20, 600; . small isssr.
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27
VIRGINIA..
Raids ON Distilleries,

LYScnBuRG, January 20. 1t has been re-
ported here that Deputy Collector Austin in
a raid along the Virginia and West Virginia
line has captured five distilleries and made
several arrests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27
Marine News.

SToNIscroN, January 26. Schooner G..
w. Whistler Of Centreville Cape Cod, ran
ashore on Middle Ground Shoal, one mile
south of this harbor, Saturday night. She
will be got off without damage. She is coal
laden, from Amesbury to Aliens Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27
Schooner Ashore.

CHATHAM, January 25. The schooner
Snow bird, of and from ST. John, N. B., for
New York, coal laden came ashore Saturday
night during a heavy N. W. gale, and will
probably be total loss. Crew saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27
NEW YORK.
Fire..

Fire.
New YORK, January 25. Eagles block
and six buildings burned. Loss, $50, 900; in
sured $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27
Attempted Suicide.

Captain yelling Of Co. F., 9Th regiment
fred two bullets into his head at the armory
last night, while the company was drilling
He will recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27
Monday, January a, 1879.
Notice to Members OF Legislature.

Notice to Members Of Legislature.
The Daily Kennebec Journal contains full reports
Of the proceedings Of the Legislature and abstracts OF
debates.
Prices Single copy. cents % copies, % cents !;
90 copies or more cents each.
Extra copies Of any issue Of the Daily keAnebec
Journal may be obtained by giving orders the -sfor
the Carrier at the State House, at the Con iting
Room Of the Journal Office, the day previous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27
CONNECTICUT.
The Cobb Case.

Norwich, January 26. The counsel for
Mrs. Cobb has filed a petition for a new trial,
on the ground Of alleged error in the charge
to the jury, the rejection of Floyd II. Cranes
evidence for the defence and the admission
of Mrs. Cobb's little daughters testimony
against the prisoner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Pedestriauism.

PITTsFIELD, January 25. butcher, the pc
destrian, completed his six days walk to-
night, accomplishing 425 miles, 5s5 feet,
which, excepting Weston's 43O miles in six
days, IN 1874, is the best on record. butcher
is in splendid condition, and signifies his will
lingness to make a six days match with any
one in the country AFTER three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27

A. P. Hall murdered his daughter by cut.
ting her head nearly off with an axe, while
she was asleep and then blew his own brains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27

~ MAI +. ROwELL 10 our local Agent At Halo
well. ana authorized to transact business In our De-
half.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27
The 4 Per Cent?


The subscriptions to the per cent loan to-
day, are Sl4 ,02S, 700.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27

~ Our patrons In RENTING money should do so
by check, money order, registered letter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27
WARRINGTON.


WAsHINGroN, January 20. The President
this morning signed the pension arrearage
bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27

Unequaled in effectiveness, unapproached
in cheapness, and unrivalled in popularity is
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. % cts. per bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27

At the annual meeting Of the First Baptist
church, on Friday evening, Mr.. A. w. Phil
current expenses for the past year had all
been paid. Rev. II. W. Tilden, the pastor,
requested that the sum of $500 per annum be
deducted from his salary, on account Of the
depression of the times. He has received
$1,000 per year, and will now take but $1,000.
This is a noble and generous act on the part
of the pastor, who is held in the highest esteem
by his people and the entire community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27
Marrifo.

In Hallowell. Me-, Jan. "a. by Rev. F. Grovenor.
Of Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27
BY TELEGRAPH.

Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27

On Saturday morning, at one o'clock, the
house of Mr.. John Martin, on Bennett street,
was entered. His wife awoke, and heard the
breathing of some one in the room. She first
thought it might be her husband, but ascer
tanning it was not, got up and lighted match,
when the form of a man was plainly seen.
She followed him through the kitchen into
the shed, when the thief escaped through n
window which he had removed and at which
he had entered. The pants Of Mr.. Martin
were found in a sink near the window. The
robber had ''gone through" them, but had
his labor for his pains, because Mr.. Martins
pocket book happened to be elsewhere. 1t is
rather small business robbing couple whose
ages are respectively SO and rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27

~ Single copies Of the Daily and Weekly are on
sale at this Office and at Picrces Bookstore In Gar
diner Mt Pamer's Bookstore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27

We desire to call the attention of our breth-
ren of the press of Maine to the unfortunate
condition of former editor, who through
the accidents of life and business misfortunes
liable to come to any Of us-has been re-
duced to penury and want II his name is
not always known we will privately commune
cate it to any one addressing US, who desires
to assist this worthy brother. Contributions
of money sent to this Office will be promptly
forwarded. ''Inasmuch as ye," &C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27

~ See Committee Notices on first page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27

A neat pamphlet of IA closely printed pa
ges, containing large amount of interesting
matter and giving a brief notice of every
member of the Regiment. The edition is
small, and in the disposal of opies preference
is given to comrades. Copies will be sent by
mail, postpaid, on receipt Of fifty cents, by
CHAs. f. NASH, Augusta, Maine. Copies
can also be had of w. II. FoGLRR, Belfast, or
J. W. SPAuLDING, Richmond %&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27

Why throw away so much money trying
worthless medicines, when 35 cents for a rem
edy can be procured that will cure coughs,
colds, sore lungs and croup7 Give it trial
Adamsons Balsan will do it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27

A local correspondent writes, under date Of
Saturday: 1--WE thought the atmosphere
smell fshy this morning, and the presence Of
John l.. Browne fully accounts for it. He is
prone to get into sraiy business. The fisher
men must not stur-tohn up, if they do not
wish to be pursued with pike, for while he
does not profess to perch high, his testimony
before the committee on Friday, showed be-
yond the shadow of doubt that he is no
sucker, that he does not founder in shallow
W ater and thnt eel make himself understood"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-27
Dif0.

In Belgrade, Jan. IS, Cyrus Weston, Esq. aged 50
years, months, 81 days. He removed from Skowhe.
gan 81 years ago. and has been upon the farm where
him.
In Winthrop. Jan. "a, Jere Glidden, aged " years
He was the oldest Mason Of Winthrop lodge.
In Winsiow, Jan %, Zebidee Wyman, aged q
years.
The Portland daily press., 1879-07-25

The Republicans of Westbrook are requested to
meet at Warren's Hall Saccarappa, Saturday the
26 inst at 71a P. NJ, to cho5e elegates to attend
the Republican County Convention to be holden in
City Hall Portland, on Thursday the 81 inst.
Per order Town Committee.
Westbrook. July 81. 1879.
The Portland daily press., 1879-07-25
THE ZULU WAR.

LONDON, July N.-Special dispatches from
Soutlr Africa show that Wolsley ordered
Chelmsford to fall back on Kambawasa. SO as
to unite his forces with Crealock's column.
Wolsiey himself is at Port Durnford. in the
neighborhood of Crealock's command. When
the troops entered Ulundi they found eyery-
thing OF value removed to New Kraal, built 6v
Cetewayo when the war broke out, fifteen
miles north OF Ulnndi, and approached only
through long and narrow ravine. Cetewayo
mas some of his chief regiments with him as a
body guard All agree that victory over the
Zuius is decisive. They express at the same
time some doubts as to whether CeteWayo will
Immediately come to terms.
LONDON, July 4.-The Times correspondent
says the question whether Cetewayo will sur
render OF not is of little importance, as in the
event OF his proving stubborn the British can
place his brother Oham, who surrendered some
time ago, in possession of the lower and far
more fertile part of Zululand, and bv ASSURING
oham some little support at the commence
ment OF ms reign, can establish a complete
Dulwark between Cetewayo and the British
colonies. The continuation of the war wonid
be an arduous and fruitless task, as beyond
Ulundl the country is wilderness where
transportation would exceed in difficulty any,
thing yet experienced. Official returns of
British loss does not include the native CONT
gent. Zulus were compelled to pause by heavy
hre within 20 yards of the British square, and
eye-wltnesses differ greatly to the persistencv
with which the Zulus pressed the attack. This
probably arises from various positions in which
they witnessed it. The most circumstantial
narrative shows that the Zulus came with a
magnificent rush in dense masses upon the
rear OF the square, and seemed determined to
get to close quarters, but their attack on the
left flank was not nearly so determined, as
that flank was protected by Gattling gun
which the Zulus dread greatly The estimates
OF the losses vary so greatly as to show that
they are pure guessing, the highest being 1900.
Ihe dead were seen lying thick all around the
square. In the pursuit of the flying enemy,
several officers of lancers killed four Zul1s
each. va
The Portland daily press., 1879-07-25
Tact on the Half-Shell.
Detroit Free Press. I

lDCtiolb IieG IIeSSl
Whatever this subtle attribute NAV be called
this happy knack of saying and doing exactly
the best thing that can be said and done under
the circumstances-itis is certainly highly yalu-
Bile one in every department of life A lady of
this city recently issued invitations for dinner
party of twelve, and on the morning of the an
pointed day, when comforting with the head
servant, very accomplished and well trained
waiter, she discovered that one of the twelve
silver shells in which the scalloped oysters
were to be served had been misplaced. Rigid
search for the missing article having proved
unavailing, the lady decided that sooner than
give up that particular course she would sim
ply decline oysters when they were handed her
aud SO the eleven shells would be sufficient. 1t
happened that when oysters were served at
uinner Dy the same accomplished attendant his
mistress was engaged in very animated con-
VerSation with one or two of her neiohbors and
forgetting her determination she took one of
the shells of oysters and set it before herself
III the servants heart fell in CONSERVATION at
thls ne gave no external sign of it, but sneak
ing In tones distinct, though low said respect
fully: Excuse me, madam, but you said |
was to remind you that the doctor forbade your
eating ovsters." His mistress laughed and re-
turned the oysters to the waiter saving in ey
planaflon to her guests: 81 am so absent
minded that have to engage Thomas to re-
MEMBER things for me sometimes" which, in
deed, was literally true. After the dinner was
over the story was told by the lady to one of
ner guests from whom the present writer had
The Portland daily press., 1879-07-25
elected 7oc. Corn is dull. weak and lower at a6M

rejected zoe. Corn is dull, weak and lower at 35M
for cash; 361sc for August; 365sc for September
Oats dull md shade lower at 2734 for cash; 255sc
for August 251ac for September. Rye frmer at
81 H Barley steady at zoe. Pork tending upward
8 371s for September; 8 40a8 42ls for October
Lard fairly tive and shade higher at 7o95 721s
for eash and o August tug 55a5 57 for September
40. '''' 00' 'i'a' I'D "' + 'o' 'i''' sues a'
,Freights-Corn to Buffalo 2s4 as; Wheat do So
Keeeipts-G, 900 bbls -four, $4,000 bush wheat
l7o,oo0 bush corn. $4,000 bush oats $500 bush
rye 25OO bush barley.
shipments-4, 900 bbis flour. 2eo 900 bush wheat,
los s'5o0 20 bush corn, $4,000 bush oats 290o bush
rye 14OO bush barley.
At the afternoon call of the Board, Wheat closed
unsettled and easier but not lower Corn is easier,
not lower. Oats dull and lower at 273s 02712c for
July; 9512c bid for August; 25$sc for September.
Pork and Lard 21a higher.
ST. LOUIS, July 24-Flour quiet and unchanged
Wheat steady for cash; No Red Fall 9S12c; low
er for futures; 9SG98Ac for july 961409714c
bid for August: No 3 do at 93d9314c. Corn dull at
1894 for cash; 331 bid for July; 331ac for Au-
gust Oats steady at 3012c for cash and July; 2458
for August Rye steady at 49c. Pork nominally at
7519 %. Lard rs bid. Bulk Meats nominal.
Reeeipts-7 800 bbls flour, 81 900 bush wheat,
10000 bushHcorn 26, 900 bush oats 10000 bush rye,
O,000 bush barley.
Shpments-6, 600 bbls -four Ga 900 bush wheat,
1900 bush corn, 900 bush oats Q000 bush bar
ley, 2000 bush rye.
DETROIT. July 24-Wheat easier; extra White
nominal at II; No White at 0612 asked July;
August at 0612; September at / 04$sG1 041%
year 1 O5 asked; No 1 milling held l 031s.
MILWAUKEE, July 24.-Wheat quiet and weak;
9Gc for July; 961sc for August.
NEW York, July 24.-Cotton firm; Middling up
lands IL 13-16c.
MOBILE, July 24.-Cotton nominal; NIiddling up
lands at 1850
NEW ORLEANS, July 24.-Cotton quiet; Mid
ding uplands 113sc.
sAvANNAH, July 24.-Cotton dull; Middling up
lands II zee.
The Portland daily press., 1879-07-25
YELLOW FEVER.
The Fever Still Increasing at Memphis

The Fever Still Increasing at Memphis
CINCINNATI, July 24-Specials from the
South have the following:
Three cases of fever are reported in Bonaque
Springs TENT, to which point many Mem
phians have fled. Efforts are progressing to
eight miles from Memphis. Those going to it
will be fed and provided for. Under no Cir
cumstances will rations be issued to people in
the city. Numerous rough looking plantation
hands continue to arrive in search of
free rations and advices from the plantations
twenty miles away report that the negroes are
openly saying that they will go to Memphis to
plunder and enrich themselves From the
present outlook it is doubtful if there will be
able bodied men enough in the city in two
weeks to protect the property
MEMPHIS, July q, Noon.-Fourteen new
cases are reported this morning. Two car
loads of tents furnished by the government
have arrived. The city authorities tomorrow
will establish camp seven miles north of the
city on the Paducah r. r. The Howard asso-
citation have placed few nurses on duty
-Four deaths from fever since last night.
WASHINGTON, July 24-Telegrams received
by the National Board of Health announce
nine new cases and two deaths since yesterday
at Memphis, and five cases and one death at
Mississippi City. The latter point is isolated
and no danger of the disease spreading. Four
cases are convalescent.
MEMPHIS, July 24-Four additional cases of
yellow fever were reported this afternoon, also
one death. The authorities are experiencing
great trouble in finding means of transporta-
tion to the site selected for the erection of
camp. The superintendent of the Paducah
railroad refuses to furnish cars fearing the in
dignant citizens will destroy the track. There
is also disposition on the part of the majority
of the colored people against being forced from
the city or removed to camps. At a meeting
held by them last night resolutions were passed
protesting against the scheme adopted Five
hundred persons left the city today, $50 of
whom took passage on the steamboat. The
Howard Association have about fifteen nurses
on duty,
LOUISVILLE, July "a Miss Essing refugee
from Memphis died of yellow fever this after
noon. She is the second refugee to die. The
third is doing well at the hospital. No other
cases exist here.
The Portland daily press., 1879-07-25
Cincinnati Election Frauds

CINCINNATI, July 2i.-The Congressional
committee to investigate the alleged frauds in
election at Cincinnati, have decided to confine
the examination to matters contained in the
memorial asking for the committees appoint
ment. The parties who signed this memorial
have all been before the grand jury and have
declared that they know nothing about election
frauds.
CrNNINNAII, July 24-The Congressional
investigating committee today examined DR..
W Il. Ihrall, who was u S. marshal, en-
ploylng supervisors in the election of 1878.
His testimony related solely to the employ
ment of supervisors and deputy marshals He
stated that leading Democrats refused to furn-
ish the names of II embers of their party to act
as supervisors.
Judge j. b. Foraker testified he was chief
supervisor in that election and he endeayored
to appoint representatives, of every political
party but had great difficulty in getting Dem
ocrats to serve.
He thought 10 Democrats finally consented
to serve. He wrote to the Democratic associa-
ton, asking suggestions and assistance in ap-
pointing supervisors, but Mr.. Sayler rejected
his proposition.
Thos. Taylor, formerly deputy marshal un-
der Thrall, was the next witness. He corrobo-
rated Thral's testimony, and furnished the
complete list of deputy marshals appointed.
The Portland daily press., 1879-07-25
MINOR TELEGRAMS.

The First National Bank of Butler. Pa has
closed. '' NOS
1t is stated that American support has been
secured for the Darien canal project. ..a -.~-
A Havana letter of the 10th inst says that a
large number of robbers infest that island
~, The frigate Pensacola has arrived at Iouique.
That port was blockaded June 26th by Chiiian
vessels. -
me Jury IN the Gloss murder at Cairo, ILL.,,
rendered verdict of murder in the first de-
gree, and he was sentenced to be hung.
Information has been received that the
Iexas authorities are adopting stringent
regulations concerning passengers entering the
state.
Peter Teddermeyer and Lyman Potter start
ed ON December Sth to walk from San Fran
cisco to New York, for $780, The former ar
rived yesterday, while Potter is 100 miles be-
hind. w
Inc men who struck for eight hours at
Balkes' billiard works at Chicago. have re-
turned to ten hours labor The strike of cab
failed. ''s''' ho'n' ''9o
Collector Woodcock at Nashville has beon
informed OF an attempt by eight mon 10 ra
lease from Oyerton county jail an illicit dis
tlller. The sheriff's posse fired yolIev into
them and lhey decamped. 'i''o
Wednesday night men entered the iail at
Quincy, I'LL, where FIenk Hobbs (coloredD was
Sonnheq on cnarge OF aSSaultlng and nearly
killing Mrs. Ferguson at Reading Pike CO.
shot him dead and dragged his body through
the streets.
Gen Miles has been ordered not to open any
war with the Indians.
-Four men were killed at South Gondola,
ILL.,, yesterday, by boiler explosion
Another case of yellow fever was discovered
in New York yesterday.
Postmaster General Key arrived in Halifax
yesterday and is the guest of Gen. Butler on
the yacht America
onip Washington Libby went ashore near
day. - "0'"o'
1t is generally believed the consent Of tbe
governor General of the Dominion to the dis
missal OF Letellier has been obtained,
=. $; Grant, Jr.. son of the ex-President.
arrived at Quebec yesterday morning 40
companied By the z. S. consul he visited tha
legislative assembly, occupying a seal on the
floor of the house '"0
The Portland daily press., 1879-07-25
FRIDAY MORNING, JULY s5.
Details of Crime.

In a late sermon a clergyman at Portland,
Maine, referred to a subject in connection with
the press, which. we venture to say, is often
spoken of in private circles. The Rev. gentle
man spoke of the tendency of the press to pub
lish details of crime, saying that some news
papers ''seem to consider it the duty of iourn-
alist to give the news of crime with much
more minuteness and fulness than news of any
other kind; and even the best newspapers give
far more space to the confessions of murderers,
and to the reports of criminal cases than is for
the public interest. While our eyes are accus-
toned to see columns with the heading Grimes
and Casualties they are rarely refreshed with
one headed Good Deeds Why should this
prominence be given to what is horrible and
what is criminal?''-It is well that attention
should be directed to the subject occasionally.
In the first place as respects the charge of mi
nuteness, newspaper is a salable article hay
ing commercial value on account of the cor
rectness and fullness of its news departments.
Editors and reporters care little about the de-
tails of crimes, but the readers of the papers
do; for that journal which is able to present
the most complete and most graphic account of
any circumstance will be the most valued In
the parties OF in the vicinity of whose town the
deed has been committed look for all the de-
tails and buy the paper with the expectation of
getting them. That is the experience of every
newspaper man. The maker of journal
seeks to suit the demands of his readers. even
while IN this respect he deplores the necessity.
rms is not true OF any one town or any par
tcular country. One has only to see the
prominence given in all of the English papers
10 the details OF great murders to understand
what the desires of the readers of these papers
are.
On the other hand we are glad to know that
among the better class of the permanent read
ers OF all respectable papers there is great dis
IKE to see SO much in detail printed; and we
are glad to believe that that number is growing
an the time. Their influence will be felt in
que course and there may come a happy time
In the lives of editors now living when they
wilinot be required to present to the public.
with the minuteness with which they now do.
reports OF criminal matters. The good deeds of
men are being continually referred to by the
press, both incidentally and directly: but we
doubt very much if it is at all necessary TO es
tablish permanent department in any news
paper for the mere recording of such deeds.
Ihat would at once put the good works of men
on par, so far as the editors work is con-
cerned, with the bad; and might serve to make
1t appear that good deeds are as abnormal and
as surprising, and as much q matter of wonder.
as crimes and casualties. st John Globe