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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17

4 very heavy thunder shower occurred in
Pittsfeld, j O'Clock Monday ?. NJ. A set of
buildings, consisting of house, shed and barn.
situated about one and one-half miles from
Pitt,fell. owned by Albion =. McMaster,
were struck by lightning and totally destroyed
by fire. together with their contents except
ing the largest part of the household furni-
turc, which was saved from fire, but rem
dcrcd almost worthless from rough handling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17

Mr. Samncl Blaisdcl. one of the heaviest
citizens of Brunswick, died very suddenly of
heart disease. aged 81 wears At the time of
his death his weight was three hundred
mounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

Ereaing Report.
NEW YORK, July IT,
Money loaned at 2ta3- v cent. on call, closing at
per q cent.
Sterling, 4s5 ais5i for long, and ASH ASH for short
sight.
Carrying rates, i-d2; borrowing rates, 3ia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17
Destructive Fire.

the well known millionaire, was run over and
instantly killed at Morisiana.
Destructive Fire.
CESTRALIA, July l6. \ vein of coal at
Prevost's cilliery is still burning terccly, to-
gether with thc dirt and rock banks. The
mine is being flooded now, bnt with poor
prospects of overcoming the flames. which
have gained considerable Roadway during the
night and are now endangerng the working of
adjacent mines, which are only divided from
the vein by pillar of coal 80 feet thick If
the works take fire the town will be ruined
Several valuable pumping engines have been
destroyed, together with the breaker. office
and all buildings except stables. Loss is
500, 0G0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17
Rain.

ATLANTA. July IL. Rain throughout the
State cooled the atmosphere and revived veg
citation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17


news despatch from Augusta. Me-. an
nounces the death by drowning on Wednes-
day. at Moosehead lake, of the Rev. Charles
\. Curtis. pastor of the Unitarian church of
Augusta. Mr.. Curtis was still young man.
His earlier years had been passed at sea,
where he acquired thorough practical know l.
edge of various parts of the world He was
accounted an earnest and successful minister
of the gospel. and at the time of his death
was actively engaged in securing the cree
ton of n new church ediiice. In private
life he was highly esteemed by all who knew
him. He possesse an incxhaustible fund
of dry humor. and the agreeable quality of
putting all at familiar ease without lower
ing of the dignity of the cloth. He has suf-
frrcd for some time from pulmonary troubles
and it was in pursuit of renewed vigor that
he took the trip which resulted so sadly
Below Is an extract from private letter from
him received in this city on the day of his
death. dated Greenvilc, Me-. July 8: II
have been waiting an opportunity to write
YOU that ] have entirely recovered. ! came
up here to the foot of Moo.ehead, complete
ly run down in health with cough that
shook me even down to the UNDERMINING.
have been trying to get toughcned up so As
to be able to camp out at the old place BY the
ocean. | fully share in the liking for the
free and untrammelled tent and am eager to
recover sufficient strength to warrant going
into camp. / have enjoyed my stay here
but doubt if could have been contented if
it had not benefited my health. One of the
institutions here is charming-thc brch-bark
canoe. 1t is jolly fun to paddle in one when
the wind doesn't blow. shall return to Au-
gusta the last of the week or first of next"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17

"Young Mems Republican Club" was
formed Mt West Waterville, on Thursday
evening. at Memorial Hall, there being a
good attendance. w. T. Haines was chosen
President; Charles II. benjamin, Secretary;
]. Wesley Gilman. Corresponding Secretary.
The members of the club are workers, and
intend to make things lively during the cam
paign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17
; -
CANADA.
Arrived.

ToRoNro, July l6. Hanlon arrived last
eve. and was met in the lake by fleet Of
steamers and yachts crowded with people and
escorted to. the city. The wharves were crow
ded with spectators, who cheercd lIanlon. In
the evening he was presented with an address
by Mayor Beattie, on behalf of the citizens,
to which he briefly replied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17
An Outrage.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.


GREAT FALLS. July lG. Mrs. Lorenzo II.
Hersom of Berwick, fell down stairs Tuesday
eve, fatally injuring herself.
Frustrated nv Hent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17
Dir0.

In Wayne, July II, Mr.. Geo. Monroe Dexter. aged
10 years. lie was faithful soldier in the 30th Me-
Kegt
In East corinth, July 8, Mrs g. spearing, aged 50
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17

There are vacancies at West Point mill
tary academy to be filled by appointment
from the Maine 9TH and New Hampshire LIST
and 81 districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17

Dow 4 Storer have another lot of choice
spring chickens, this morning, for their Gus
TONERS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17
Struck by Lightning.

BosroS, July lG 4 planning mill in this
city was to-day struck by lightning and set a
fire, and fireman buried in ruins of falling
chimncys. Not vet extricated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Terrific storm.

FITCHDrRG, July IL. 4 tornado of terrific
force struck the town this afternoon, doing
great damage to property. No lives lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17
Frustrated by Heat.

Hon. Cha. Horn Of Berwick, was Frustrated
by heat Tuesday and is in Il critical condi-
IlOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17

\ telegram from the national boarl of
health at Memphis. states no further devcl-
opement since yesterdays report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17
WASHINGTON.
The United States and Spanish Claim,
Commission.

WASHINGTON, July l6. There is a dead
lock between the American and Spanish
claims commission, owing to dissatisfaction
of the Spanish arbitration with the decision
of the umpire,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17

Interest on all outstanding ten-forty bonds
will cease on the 2lst instant. That on the
greater portion ceases on the 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17

Robert J. Burdette, of the Burlington
Hawkeye. and his wife. are in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17
Local Drevities.


accompanying the rain, Tuesday night,
there was a rare electrical display.
During this heated term it is refreshing
to turn back to our files and read of cool
nights and white frosts
Our Universai,t friends make their an
nual Sunday School excursion to-day. We
trust they may have a grand good time, unin-
terruptcd by accidents.
The mercury doesn't feel at home except
it is among the nincties.
Preparations are being made for the
campmeeting by the Kennebec Valley Asso-
citation.
No clue as vet to the thief who stole Mr.
Luce's horse and carriage, though diligcnt
search ha, been made.
DR.. \. s. Hayward, the celebrated mag
n"tic physician, of Boston. will remain at the
Augusta House until Monday.
Mrs. J. II. Eastman and family will
spend the season at Lake George, ~.
North vaasalb0rO' Locals.
The republicans of this place are greatly
pleased with the fair, plain and candid man
ner IN which the honest money question was
presented by Mr.. Herbert NJ. Heath last
Tuesday evening. No doubt we appreciate
the candid manner of Mr.. Heath all the more
after listenn. 10 the clap-trap talk of Sat
uriay night. In DIR. Crookcr's remarks he
said he would have nothing to say about Her
bert M. Heath. as he was beneath his notice.
We wish the DIR. could hear the opinions of
the two men as expressed by parties that at
tended both meetings; it might divest him of
some of his egotism, of which we should
judge he has large supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17
Wednesday & Thursday,
JULY rs e. II.

Where there Il so much rv airy as in the mauufac-
ture of Sewing Machines, those who would succeed
must give positive and convincing proof Of merit.
This IL an age Of inquiry; people take nothing for
granted they must know the why's and whereforcs
before wleiging the superiority of inven-
ton another. and in view Of this fact present
this new mach ine,-clah,ing for II the SOunde-t
Principle. Greatest Durability, most Perfect Work
manship ane Adaptability to u Wide Range of Work
Never before Accomplished.
A5~ The ladies oi Augusta and vicinity are respect
fully and cordially inv ite call and this "n,w
work" performed.
IF DAVIS SEWING: MACHINE COMPANY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17
Revenue.
Telegram.

Receipts from Interna. revenue SS43, 1914
and customs. S605, $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17
MISS MoRcAN's
Day and Boarding School for
Young Ladies.

At Portsmouth \. H., re-opens September "a. Thor.
ough instruction In all English studies and :, ~cisi
opportunities for French and German by iatiye
Teachers who reside in the family. send FOR circu.
lar. iulyI.e, a,u,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17

Mrs. Geo. \. Medcr. of Foxcroft, received
despatch n week ago Monday. saying that
her father. Mr.. Calvin Putnam of Cheslea.
Mass. had disappeared and no trace of him
could be discovered. Mr.. and Mrs Meder
Immediately started for Massachusetts, and
since their arrival Mr. Mcder has written all
the particulars of the case AS far rs known
Mr.. Putnam. who was paper manufacturer.
and man of considerable property, left
home Saturday. saving he was going to Bos-
ton. but not returning as expected, his fami-
ly became alarmed and search WAS institut-
cd. Nothing, however, resulted. until the
following Thursday, when his body was dis
covered in the bay at Boston. His watch
and pocket book were gone. and this. in con-
nection with the fact that his business affairs
were found all right renders it certain that
he was murdered.-Bangor Wing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17

\ correspondent of the Lewiston Journal
writes from VIM:
Thomas NJ Plaistcd of Lincoln was to
hold grecnback meeting at Vim on the
evening Of the Sth Mr. Plaisted was there
promptly at the appointed hour. which was x
o'clock. and snxiously waited for the green
hackers to core. One hour passed and not
one greenbaeker- went into the hall. The
reason why the greenbackers did not 90 to
hear Mr.. Plaistesi is simply this we have
not any greenhackers in town. and poor
Thomas didn't know it. Piasted sent his
hig posters up to a last year brother to put up
in the several stores. This last wear
brother did not want to hurt Mr.. p.s feel
ings, so he carefully folded the posters up
and laid them around in the several stores.
OF course they were opened and read by the
several store keepers. and they pitying him.
posted them up, but hardly think he will
send mp any more of his big posters to VIM.
The Executive Committee of the 10Th
Maine Regiment met at Fairfield on the 10th
of July, and voted to hold the annual Reun-
ion in that place on Wednesday. the 10Th day
of September. The comrades in that vicinity
will do all in their power to make the occa
sion pleasant and profitable one.
A greenbacker asks us to publish the en-
closed item from Chase's Chronicle of last
week. 1t seems that Thing was bitter
Thing for the greenbackers to swallow.
though garnishcd Ivy his hog and CREASED
hv his butter; but VIM completely discourage
them They remember that he was con
spicmous copperhead during the war, and as
sisted in running off men into Canada. to
evade the draft 1t will be hard work for
gr.cnbackcrs with republican antecedcnts TO
vote for such n candidate. Following is tho
extract from Cbases Chronicle:
To THE EDITOR Il learn Mr. J. NJ. VIM
of this town was nominated at the Kennehec
County Greenhack Convention on Saturday
last as Senator. Who brought forward Mr..
WINS name? Mr.. VIM is not green
hacker he is a democrat member of the
democratic county committee, delegate to the
democratic State convention ut Bangor. We
gave the grecnback party EOS votes in this
town ut the last State election. and is this
what we are to receive in return? | think it
was had enough to nominate ID. II. Thing of
Mt. Vernon. II republican Office holder. with
out putting a democrat on the ticket. 1t
looks to me like democratic job. If this
is the kind of men the greenbackers are going
to nominate their vote will be small in this
part of the county this fall. GREENBAcKER.
Clinton. July 2. 1879.
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\ gentleman in augusta who has been
troubled nv crows pulling up his corn, tells
of II way to cNt-rminate them: He made u
preparation of arsenic in which he soaked
some corn and scattered it about his field.
Next morning he found II dead crows in the
field IhUiips Honograph.
Yes. but seventeen times seventeen crows,
dressed in black, came TO the funeral, and
staid, regarding it cars for rejoicing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17

Monhegan Island, situated twelve miles
from pemaquid Point light. was at ono time
the prominent point for traffic on the coast of
Maine. 4 man named Abraham Jennings
claimed to have purchased this island of In
dians. In the quaint language Of the times
this was described as 'thc rcmarkablest isle
and mountains for landmarks, a round, high
which is a small harbor, where our ships
can lie ut anchor" At present there are
l2j inhabitants. The chief occupation is
cod-fshing, which is very excellent close by
the island. The average catch per day is two
quintals to man. There are % fish houses
~ fishing boats. two stores and school
h0mse and about fnrty.twO scholars.
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PENNSYLV ANA.
Killed.

HARnIsnrRG, July l6. Andrew Babriskic,
le well known millionaire was run over and
nstantly K illed Mt Norisiana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17
Drowned.

drowned at Oldtown this afternoon while
bathing.
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HALLOwELL CLASSICAL ACADEMY

Fall Term of u Weeks opens Tuesday,
September 2, 1870.
COURSES.
CLASSICAI-Prparing for College.
SEMINAKY-fOr young ladies.
ENGLlSH-For business pursuits.
IcXpENSE6 REDUCED.
Board. room rent and lights, from s2.75 to t3.l0
PEI week. For information catalogues, address
REV. A. w. BURR, PRINCIPAL,
julylGtlw&w1mO Hallowell, Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-17

The rumor that Crookcr is in the employ
of the republicans is entirely untrue. He is
making republican votes in every town where
he speaks but he is doing it of his own free
will and accord
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-25
SUBURBAN NOTES.

Ulrich the alleged countcrfciter, now in custody al
Newark n. j. IL TO be taken TO Philadelphia to-day to
give evidence against Charles Schooner step-son OF
Cole who has been arrested in that city for alleged
connection with the operations of Cole and Ulrich
The suit brought against the Brooklyn Tabernacle
by william Geston, cx-trustec. TO recover money
loaned and in which the jury on Thursday last failed
to agree, will probably be retired as counsel tor the
plaintiff claims TO have secured new evidence OF an
important character.
Judge Moore, Of the Kings County Court Of ses-
sions, yesterday sentenced John Rogers, alias
hane Roger to ten years IN the mt ne
gree. Patrick Heaney, convicted OF the same crime
was sentenced 10 five years imprisonment.
Patrick Riley laborer, ffty-hvc years of age who
on thc 18th ~ September last, killed his Wife by
throwing her out Of second story window of THEN
residence, No. IS Dean street Brooklyn. ycstcr-
day sentenced to the Kings County Pcnitentiary for
seven years, by Judge Moore. of the Court of scs
sions.
Mr. Jesse Talbot. q well known Brooklyn artist
who resides at No. loss Lafayette avenue. while
taking q walk yesterday morning. slipped on some
ice and received injuries which are thought to be Of
serious character. He was nscnsible for short
time after the accident Mr.. Talbot is seventythres
weary of age.
Tho steamship vindicator, ashore the south
coast. east of Fire Island will prove total wreck
Her heavy engines sunk her deep into the sand aud
at last It has broken through her bottom. so that
with the first southcsstcrly storm she viii go TO
pieces. Only small portion of her cargo, mostly
dry goods. remain in the hold.
A special meeting of the Board Of Supervisors Of
Queens County will be held at Genwood, February
20 TO hear the contestants in tho matter OF inc ,s
puted boundary line between the towns OF Oyster
bay and North Hampstead The testimony taken
viii form the basis of hna decision which will bs
OF great importance il will dcterinine the possis
sion of q large part of Hampstead Harbor
Mary Myers, who employed in the family Of
Mr. Thaycr No. 13i st. James place, brooklyn. as q
servant until the 4th OF last December was on trial
in the Kings County Court OF sessions, yesterday.
the charge of in attempting To set hre to her
| cmployers residence. The evidence was very con-
traiictory aud the jury could not agree upon
| dict Judge Moore released the accused ON hail
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-25

UNION LEAGUE OF AMERICA.

The State Council Of the Union League of America
met a. republican headquarters broadway and
Thirty third street, on Thursday.
There were present large number Of gentlemen
interested IN the organization from all parts of tho
State.
The state organization was thoroughly rcorgan-
lied and put upon active footing. A movement is
Oh foot to revive the Order all over tho State. This
movement is an outgrowth OF the meeting Of the
national body recently held in Philadelphia.
The following officers elected for the current
Observation-Disclosures W. GODDARD. Vice Prcsi-
dentsFirst district, General Cochrane; Second dis
trict, General Ullman; Third district, j. L. Hoge-
boom; Fourth district Lcman Thompson; Fifth
district, A. B. James, Sixth district John II. Selkrg
Seventh district, Myron II. Clark: Eighth district.
Reuben L. Fenton. Secretarcs-Daniel ". Northrup
and General Lewis NJ. Peck.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-25
HOWARD MAKING A GAME EACE AT MOZART
GARDEN-HAREIMAS TO Walk PITY NILE

HOWARD MAKING A GAME EACE AT MOZART
GARDEN-HARRIMaN TO Walk FIFTY MILES
AGAINST TIME TO-DAY.
The pedestrians at Mozart Garden Brooklyn, are at
last beginning to attract considerable attention and
when Hartman finished his fifty mile walk, shortly
before eleven o'clock last night there were four
five hundred spectators present Harry Howard,
the Glen Cove pedestrian. is coming out of his
six day feat great deal better than anybody
pected. and whether he completes his $50 miles or
not he proved himself to be game that with
more experience will some day make good record.
During this contest he has wasted too much
time in his room. at twelve o'clock last
night the score sheets showed that he had been
40h. 3sm. lbs. off the track since he commenced
his feat His chances looked rather meagre yesterday
morning. but shortly before noon he commenced o
Jog trot and rolled off twenty-five miles before he
came down to a walk. He was not running fast, but
kept up an average ofsabout mile in ten minutes.
He also kept running during the greater part of last
evening. and shortly after twelve O'Clock completed
. 345 miles.
The great attraction at the garden is c. A. Harri
man, tile Boston pedestrian who has been matched to
walk six days against O'Leary He is wonderful
walker. and. in the opinion of many people, the
coming man in the pedestrian arena. He started on
his fifty mile tramp ut two p NJ. yesterday, but did
is reserving his strength for to-day. The following
,t hse If MIA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-25
A MIDNIGHT SWIM.

CAPTAIN BoYTON AND A HERALD REPORTER IN
RUBBER SUITS GOING DOWN THE BAY.
Two persons dressed in the paraphernalia of ths
demons in the BLACK Crook" entered a carriage at
the Hotel Frascati, University place. at eleven
o'clock last night, and rapidly driven
to the Battery. On their way htful blasts
from loud sounding trumpet heard coming
from the carriage it merriy sped down town. The
carriage was followed by small boys till they
wind-broken and by more enduring young fellows
till it reached its destination at the Battery.
throng of sightseers crowded around the two
figures, among the observers being the four mem.
bers of the Volunteer Life Saving corps.
''why hullo, Man. came from out of the heavier
clothed figure Ibid you any lives tonight %
mo. Captain Boyton not tonight" replied Nan
the Newsboy. whats in the wind tonight, Cap
tain p
"a HERALD reporter and myself are going down the
Bay to the sights. ain about TO show that any
body may consider himself safe in my rubber suit"
Boyton replied
to Castle Garden and asked permission to slip of
from their pier. 1t cheerfully granted and the
ing. The Captain that his stores were safely
packed into monitorlike box labelled on the side
"Baby Mine. This little box has been constant
companion with the Captain i'll all his
travels through Europe, and as he saw the
lamps lit and his ''life preserver' stored away
he quietly spoke of it's merits. Giving another loud
blast, sign that all ready. the crowd moved
toward the door. The HERALD man showed some
anxiety. but ascrbed it to the heat He said he had
four suits of clothes beside the rubber suit. aud
that he was beginning to perspire
THE PLUNGE IN THE RIVER
"Now lower Baby Nine" said Captain Boyton "a
he descended the ladder from the dock into the icy
water of the Bay. Gcntly look out for the lights.
Now We have it, as the nontor-like boat dropped
into the river. The Captain ascertained that
the little boat was TOO top-heavy, and asked for
couple of bricks as ballast. After some trouble they
given to him. He then went out in the Bay and
fired skyrocket lighting up the heavens in all di-
rections. Coming the dock he cried to the
HERALD reporter to get ready for his voyage.
I'm give you the best nights enjoyment you have
had for some time" the Captain cried, as
the HERALD reporter walked down the lad
der. There stars in the sky when
they started. The HERALD reporter couldn't
swim, the Captain arranged to tow him until he
learned to navigate himself. Fixing Baby Mine at
his head and the HERALD reporter at his feet the
Captain padded for the Narrows under the guiding
glimmer of the Robbins Reef Light.
Good night. fellows and tell the captain of the
Staten Island ferryboet to look out for us. Man.
cried Boyton, as he went down the Bay blowing his
hor