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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28
POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
Convention.

SAN FRANcIsCo, June ~. The ''IIonora-
BILE Blk" convention nominated for Secretary
of State, Laurel Crane; for Comptroller, II.
NJ Lorne.
Honorable Bilks of the first congress onal
district nominated Judge Bradford as MEM
her of State Board of Equalization: A. l..
Mason, Sup't Public instruction; Nathaniel
Bennett, Chief Justice; Edwin +. Smith,
Clerk Supreme Court; f. J. Clarke, Sur
vcvor General.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28
OHIO.
RUNS Work.

BArATIA. June -. At coorcd picnic.
yesterday. Chas. McCraw (colored) was shot
and killed by Ilrmen Trottcr (coered). The
latter was drunk. The murderer was arrest
cd and placed uuder guards outside the town.
fearing that he might be lynched by the cX-
cited negroes.
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BASE RAIL-.

At Brockton, Mass.-Springfelds I, Brock
tons ?.
At Worcester, Mass. Manchcstcr's ,,
WorcestcrS >.
At Cincinnati-tiamc between the Chica-
COS and Cincinnatis postponed on account of
rain.
At Hudson, Mass.-Natienals -, IIudsons
4.
At Providence, II. I.-Providences Ia,
Bostons >,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28

The Observer states that business at Sebec,
as elsewhere, is quite brisk. Working hours
in the wooden mill will begin at six in the
morning and close at half past six in the
evening They are making wooden blankets.
Mr. F. NJ. Ford has bought the saw mills,
sheds, and all the water power at Sebec, for
merly owned by Leavitt & Weston and is
putting them in thorough repair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28

Ex-Surrogate Mills, after capture ycstcr-
day shielded by morphine.
Weather.
The heat is excessive. Thermometer %
1errpcS
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CALIFORNIA.
Murder.

BIGGs, June p. J. T. .Jaggard was stabbed
and instantly killed to-day by tramp. Cit-
zens threaten lynching. The tramp was lock-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28
NIuniciDal Affairs

NoRRIsrowN. june -. John Hone, one
OF the common council finance committee,
reports the city finances in bad condition.
The retiring board left but 81 900 to run the
government from June to November. The
late trcasurer's books had not been posted
in three years. The deficiency is nearly
$4,000 between taxes levied and amount
paid by collector.
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BY TElEG GRAPH.
MAINE NEWS BIZ TELEGRAPH.
Death.

EAsrpoRT, June % Charles Il. Paine,
esq, OF the firm of Paine Bros, died sudden
" at Chelmsford, "Wednesday night He was
one of the directors of the National Bank of
PASSPORT, and a prominent politician
Drowned.
LEWISTON, June p. Charlie Crosby, II
years of aye, was drowncd in the river this
forenoon. while bathing.
Fire.
BANGOR. June -. The house of Charles
Powers, at Mcdway, was burned Wednesday
Loss probably &2o0O; insured. $1,000.
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Murder and Suicide.

CALIFoRNIA Cry, June -. Il. II. Moor,
to-day shot and killed \. Fulton, manager q
the powder works in the presence of Full
tons wife and children, then blew out hi
brains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28

farmer in Abbot examined his corn field
last week and counted a thousand hills which
had been tempered with by the crows. He
did not have the courage to rcplant the crop.
This season crows have been unusually nu-
merous and destructive all about here, and
what good the bird has done this year in the
line of destroying insects has probably been
o'erbalanced ten times by its destructiveness
to the corn and other crops Piscataqus
Observer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28

Farmers in this vicinity complain roundly
of the inroads made upon their corn fields by
the crows. These creatures seem rather to
All the usual contrvanccs fail to alarm them,
or cause them to slackcn their work of dc,
structon. Mr. ID. b. Savage of this city, had
an acre of corn pulled up by these varmints,
and completely DESTROYED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28
Banquet.

\ large number Of citizens Of Brooklyn
gave Thomas kinsella editor of the Eagle,
a banquet last night, in honor of his success
tul efforts against the elevated railroad in
Atlantic avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28
pirn.

In this city. June 9th, Mr.. John Arnold, aged -
years months, days.
In I.amoine, Jnne % Mr. Elliot ;. Hodgkins,
aged III years and months.
In sullivan. June 49, Mrs. Elenor Clark, aged II
years, gmonths and DAYS.
In Gouldsboro, June Il, Mrs Francenia Ash, aged
81 years and months.
In Brunswick, June 70. Mrs Sarah Mayers, aged
63 years; June %. Mrs Sarah o., wife of Abran
York. Jr., aged ri years.
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NEW YORK..
Count Matters.

NEW YOEk, june ~. Coroner Dempsey
of Staten Island, was found guilty OF perjury
Yesterday and ntenccd to State Prison for Il
war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28
BOwdOin College Notes.

The college year is drawing to close, the
examinations of the underclassmen taking
place next week. The Sophomore Prize dec
lamaton will take place in the Congregation
al church, Monday evening. Music will be
furnished by Chandler. The Freshman Glass
are getting up class supper, under the man.
agement of the committee of arrangements.
Messrs. Washburne and Reade, which will
take place at the Sagadahoc House, Bath,
Wednesday July end. 1t Is thought large
proportion of the class will attend. A
game of ball will take place Saturday
afternoon on the Delta between the
Colbys and Bowdoins. This is the second
game between the clubs this season, and al
though the Bowdoins won an easy victory in
the first contest, yet on account of several
changes, and additions to the Colby nine, it
Is thought 1t will be an exciting and closely
contested game.
Work will commence at once on the new
boat house, II will not be built on the same
ground as the old one, but below the railroad
bridge Funds sufficient to guarantee its COM
pletion have been raised, and it is hoped it
will be ready for use by Commencement.
President Chamberlain is fitting up fine
summer residence at New Wharf, where he
intends to pass the summer.
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Drowned.
Fire.
New EiAHPSiiI.sE.
Fatal Accident.

LTTLEToN, june -. Jos. i'lunkctt. a la
horer AT the Washington Branch Railroad,
was run over Wednesday by gravel train,
and died in ttnr hours.
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$500 REWARD.

WV
MAioE's OlFItE,
AVGI-STN June %, l~.9.
by direction OF the Board of Aldermen reward of
three hundred dollars will be paid for information
which shall be efficient TO procure the conv ction OF
any person guilty Of setting inccndiary fires in th-
city the present municipal year, the to be- paid
upon the conviction OF the incendiar,.
tiIAS. f.. NASH, Mayor.
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Marine News.

SAN FRANCIsco, June -. Arctic yacht
Jeanette left Mare Island last night, arriy-
ing here early this morning, and will sail for
Arctic regions in few DAYS.
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SOUTH AMERIC


BrENns AyREs, June /. Chilli has con-
cluded a treaty with the Argentine republic,
by which the whole of Patagonia is given to
thp latter
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Colby University Notes.

A sharply contested game here Wednesday
between the Colby nine and Skowhegan Reds,
resulting in favor Of Colby; score, IL to &
Base hts-Colby =, Reds 1. This is the
fourth game with the Skowhegan club since
last fall The first Colby lost by score.
The other games they have won by several
scores. The boys here not very ardent
admirers Of their Skowhegan friends, and it
is safe to predict that they will not play them
again.
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CONNECTlCUT.
Boat Race.

NEW LoNpoN. June -. The eight Dared
INTERCOLLEGIATE boat race between the liar-
wards and tale crews, was won hv the Hair
wards in -. IL. by twenty lengths lale's
time. 23.Is. The Hdrvards led from the
start.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28

BY referring to the first line in the locals
judge that paper has an idea that the republi-
cans would go into the democratic stronghold
for candidate. That is not the fact.
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Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
southwest winds, falling barometer, warmer,
partly cloudy weather and numerous local
rains
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CHIN 4.
Gen. Grant.

SAN FRANCI>co, June y. Hong Kong
dates to June say Grant is en- ronte from
Tlcn Tsin to Pekin. Latest advices indicate
Il change in his future movements. Ii is
probable he returns to China, and after visit
inc China On Ia tnStrnI.
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Struck by Lightning.
Military Matters.

j. s. Tafts' pottery was destroyed by
ming. Loss 100000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28

Fairfield proposes to hold grand celebra-
ton July ith, consisting of colored parade,
fantasies, swimming match, tub race. Trots
on the park in the afternoon. Moonlight
dance on Bunkcrs Island and fireworks.
The arrangements are in the hands of good
committee and big time may be expected.
The Bath Times says that Gen. Hyde has
recently sent two of his patent capstans to
Palermo Sicily, for new vessels building
there. The fact shows the worldwide repu-
tation of the Generals work, a reputation
that is well deserved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28

The baby Standard, being so well informed
concerning public men, speaks of "Will
White of Winthrop The people of
Winthrop would be delighted to be intro
duced TO evil White"
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1Harrirn.

In Mt. Desert June 5, Nathaniel f.. Grover of Mt
Desert, to Miss Flornda ID. Hamor of Eden.
In Bluehil June Il, Mr.. Geo. A. Bacon to Miss
Carrie T.. Grindle, both of Bluehil
In North Sedgwick. June 81, Joseph ii. johnson
to Miss Lillius A. Long, both of Bluehill
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prOclaUatiOus.

\ proclamation is issued permitting emi
grafton to Cuba under specified conditions
\ violent proclamation against foreigner,
has been distributed in the province of liza.
name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28

In an alteration at Mout Clair, last even
ing, j. A. Blair. IA merchant of New York,
was fatally shot by john oglesby, his coach
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28
The Fisheries.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.
EreRing Report.

EreRiB1 Report.
NEW Yogk, June -.
Money loaned AT >! a. " cent. on call closing "A
AZ per cent.
Sterling, 49, 1885, for long, and 4ss ass for short
sight.
Carrying rates. 1-d2-; borrowing rates. 3ld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28

A Lewiston physician recently traced a
threatened attack of typhoid fever to drink
ing impure water The patient stopped using
the water and the fever was driven off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28
Tlo Extraordinary Success

that this food has attained in this country the sales
of which aggregate much all other foods com.
bined) is due to its intrinsic merit, containing as il
does all the elements essential growth and repair
either In the infant invalid. Ii has bsen demon
strated that mutitudes Of infants have been slowly
starving at period of infancy when developeilent
add growth are so remarkably active, because of in
ability of mothers 10 furnish the necessary nutriment
on account of oyer-taxing The nervous system, aud
by prolonged laciaton, thus lowering the standard
of health In both.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28
Local Drevities.

Rev. Mr.. Sterling, being absent with his
family on a two weeks vacation in Boston,
his pulpit will be supplied to -morrow by Rev.
Mr.. Grovnor of Hallowel.
--Rey Herbert Tiden, brother of the pas
tor of the First Baptist church, is visiting
here, and will occupy the pulpit of the church
in this city tomorrow forenoon.
MIR. Burt Getchell is laying a section of
asphaltum pavement opposite the residence of
Mr.. Geo. o. Tobey, on Chestnut street. Mr.
Tobey's public spirit is manifested, for the
work is being done at his own expense.
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JAPAN.


YOKOHAMA, June |. Pope TIennessy, Gov
ernor of Hong Kong, is visiting Japan, and
receives marked demonstrations of respect.
Prince Henry of Germany is still the OBJ
iect of lavish hospitality.
Gen. Grant will be greeted with honors
never before vouchsated to any guest of
Japan
The Fisheries.
Easy adjustment expected with the Rus
slams in the Saghalicn fishery troubles.
Imports.
The government is anxious over the UNI
precedcntcd excess of imports over exports.
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LOCAL ann State Mus.
Saturday, June 90, 1879.

The republican county convention for Ken
nebec county, will be held in Granite Hall,
this forenoon, ut half past ten o'clock, for the
purpose Of nominating two candidates for
Senators. a candidate for County Commits
sioner, candidate for County Treasurer, a
candidate for County Attorney. Onthe basis
Of representation adopted, the several cities
and towns are entitled to l26 delegates, and
there will be n full representation. The con-
vention is too near to speculate in regard TO
candidates. The County Committee will be
in session in the Hall one hour before the
meeting OF the convention, to receive creden-
tails of the delegates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28

The Army and Navy Journal says it is un-
derstood the General OF the Army has not
approved the changes in army equipment rec
commended by the equipment board and no
change in army uniform and equipment is
now contemplated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28

large assortment of fine imported flowers,
Just received and for sale at lowest prices AT
l.. T.. Cochrane's.
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NEW JERSEY.
Court Matters.
Murder.

TRENTON, June -. The court denied APP
plication for stay Of execution in the Smith
Bennett case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28

The commissioner general of the land office
has instructed registers and receivers in ter
ritories To Il 'cept the compromises offered by
those who illegally cut wood from the public
Lands
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BODY Found.

Mrs. Roland, the Young bride who lost he
life AT Niagara. Saturday, was tOnnd tu-da
on the Canadian shore, near Horse shoe Fall,
The body was entirely nude.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28
The Rangeley Lakes.

The number of visitors to the Rangcley
Lakes region increases each wear. This
spring the throngs that have sought the lakes
have been large but would have been larger
if the season had been more favorable. The
number of fish taken this spring has probably
been up to the usual amount, but they will
not average 80 large. The largest trout taken
this season weighed eight pounds several oi
this size having been caught The largest
trout ever caught in the Rangelcys came from
the lake of this name; not long ago one having
been taken here, weighing twelve pounds
while number of years since Il l3 l-2 pound
er was captured. But the number of fisher
men has 50 increased that the average size of
the trout caught has considerably diminished.
The hotel accommodations about this re-
gion have greatly increased of late years, in
order to meet the growing demand. Among
the most popular houses mere is the Green
vale House. locatedat the head of the Rangcles
Lake and kept by Mr.. Geo. Esty Thi, i, the
rsthotel you strike in going to the lakes by the
Pennington route The location is good
one for fishing or for those who wish to pass
the summer in cool and delightful spot
Mr.. Esty is pleasant gentleman, he looks
out personally for the comfort and enjoyment
of his guests, and offers table abundanilv
spread with excellent and well prepared fare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28

A shocking affair occurred in town in the
cocnty of Hancock which narrowly escaped re-
sulting fatally. A one armed fellow by the
name of Calvin Sargent while walking along
a road through the town of Waltham, small
town a few miles north of the city of Ellis
worth, met fourteen year old girl by the
name Of Chatley. He seized her and dragging
her into the woods attempted to commit rape
upon her. She resisted with all her strength
and he accordingly drew a knife and stabbed
her. Fortunately the knife struck rib ard
and did not penetrate a vital part The fell
low ran farther into the woods and she was
taken in charge by friends. She is doing
nicely and will recover. Sargent is still in
the woods but is being hunted down and will
be captured.
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" ASIIIN(:TON.
Clerks Discharged.
Land Office.

WAsnI>GToN. June -. Five clerks were
discharged from the treasury. The rcduc
ton is necessary by lack of appropriations,
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FORTY-sIXTH CONGRESS.
Extra Sessions


Senate.
The morning hour expired, and Mr.. Vests
reconciliation of silver resolution went over
till tomorrow.
Resolution providing for additional pay for
congressional employees was taken up
Amendments tavoring the old judicial ex-
penses and political assessment bill were
withdrawn by unanimous consent.
Mr.. Conkling spoke against the clauses in
serted by the House
The resolution was then passed as report
ed from the committee. with slight amend
mtnts.
Senate proceeded to consider judicial ex-
penses bill.
Several amendments were rejected and the
bill was reported back to the Senate.
The attempt by Mr.. Window to tack on
the marshals' appropriation was defeated
The House bill making appropriations for
marshals, was referred to committee on ap-
preparations.
resolution prov idng for joint commit
tee on mines and mining was adopted.
Debate occurred ON a resolution to print all
the testimony taken by the select committee
on the investigation of treasury accounts,
pending which the bill for constructing a
bridge across the Wabash river was passed.
Adjourned.
House.
In the morning hour, private business was
dispensed with AMI the House went into com
mttcc of the whole on the appropriation bill
for |. 5. marshals and deputies, debate
limited to one hour.
Debate was opened hy Mr.. Garfield. who
spoke against the State SOVEREIGNTY idea and
in conclusion predicted that this bill. which
had been before wrecked. is another hulk.
about starting on a short, disastrous and ig-
noble voyage.
Mr.. llurd replied to Garfield and argued
the dem. side of the question.
The House then passed the bill, by party
vote
Joint resolution regarding mode of collect
ing and guarding revenue, was referred tn
committee of the whole.
Resolution for final adjournment June 30,
at i. NJ. was passed by strict party vote,
except Acklen of ..a.. who voted in the mega
tive. All the greenbackers voted in the neg
ativc.
Adjourned.
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Pure extracts Jamaica Ginger and summer
medicines are prepared at Partridge's drug
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28

Chldrens Floral services will be held at
the Winthrop Street univcrsalist church, to-
morrow (Floral Sunday forenoon, com
mencing at the usual hour. In the evening
there will be floral concert by the children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-28

The resignation Of Prof J. r. Harrington
AS Professor of Agriculture in the Maine
State college has been accepted by the Trus-
tees and Mr.. W. II. Jordan, graduate of
the State College in the class of 1873, has
been elected to that prOfessOrship.
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Cattle Killed.
Suicide.

died in the ears at Buffalo, from iammin
and excessive heat.
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The Katahdin Iron Company have fitted up
a chemical labratory in connection with their
Works, and as they have secured the services
of first class chemist they are prepared to
make assays of different kinds of ore at rca-
sODable rates
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Harvard Neurology.

The following are the dates OF the deaths
which have occurred or been ascertaincd
since the publication of the neurology last
commencement, graduates from Maine, the
first line giving the place and date of birth as
far as known, the second line the place and
date Of death and the age
1928 William Phps of Cambridge.
Penaquid Me-, Feb. lsJ0.jl, about II
ls0f William Freeman, Portland. Me-, 9iuly, l.>;;
'herryhrd, Me, u Feb 1879, g.
ls0l john Perkins Lord. Berwick. No. - Jan. lsst,
South Berwick, Me-, i3 Dec. ls7a, 81
1910 Joseph Lowe Stevens NJ D., Gloucester, IL
Aug. 1870.
Castine. Me-, 10 Feb. 1871. *
1919 Charles Albert Parker, Portland Me, 10 july
1901.
London. Eng. 10 Sept. Isl, ID
ISIS George Stillman iillard, Ii. d., Machas
Me- ~ sept. lists.
LopgwoOd, Il Jan. le.g 20
Among the medical, scientific. and honor
AIRY graduates were:
ls6l Andrew Jackson Thompson (Bowdon, ISIS
Salem, 26 April, 1879
1855 John Brainard Gray Rand Clinton, Me-, 3
Oct, 1881
West Someryile, II July, ISIS, ii
lsi3 John Goldman (lIowdoin. ls27 y New York city
q Jan, ls0s.
Boston, june, 1879, Il
1850 Gideon Lane Soue, IL. D. (Bowdon, ISIS
Freeport Me-, % July, 1896.
Exeter, y. H., rs Nav 1917, 81