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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

The other day somewhat singular thing
occurred at Waterville. Men were at work
with span of horses using scraper in get
ting the ground ready for the new hotel, and
had just got beyond certain portion of the
lot when it caved in with quite loud noise
and threw out large amount Of water. On
investigation it was found to be an old els
tern some ten feet broad and filled with twelve
feet of water. 1t seemed strange that the
horses and men were allowed to get out ofthc
way before the breaking in occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
CALIFORNIA.
A People Starving.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 8. Schooner
Pauline Collins, from the Arctic ocean, re-
ports nearly all the population on the south
eastern end of St. Lawrence Island, have
persisted from starvation. Two hundred and
fifty corpses are seen in one field. As long
as the natives can get liquor they neglect
fasting till too late in the season, hence the
calamity On the northwest of the island
200 natives still live.
suicide.
J. X. Alsop, the book-keeper who abscond-
ed from here with 81 900, while being brought
from Callao where he was arrested, jumped
overboald and was drowned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

Dr. Dillingham; left the city yesterday for
a vacation among the hills of Franklin coun-
ty. lie goes in his own team, accompanied
by his dog and gun. He needs rest and
change, rs his duties were arduous during
the absence of DIR. Bell in Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

Our correspondent writes: The dwelling
house of Thomas W. Baker, of Alma, together
with part of the furniture, was destroyed by
fire Tuesday morning. Probably caught
from defective chimney. There was no in
surance. and the loss was about $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

farmer in Winnegance has a fruit tree
which bears apples on one side and peaches
on the other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
A Relic of Ancient Times.

Mr.. John Upham of Camden, sometime
ago had occasion to dig ditch on his farm
sinking it between one and two feet deep.
Leaving his work for dinner, on his return
he found that water had broken through the
earth and was filling his trench which
flowed SO fast that it was with difficulty
that he continued his work. After pro-
ceeding some distance he encountered a
rock maple tree over foot in diameter, ly
ing between one or two feet below the sur
face. Following this up he found it scparat-
cd in two branches, one Of which he cut off
with an axe, and removing the branch thus
severed, discovered under it a well all stoned
up about three feet in diameter. Contained
within this enclosure was a boiling spring of
excellent cool water, which has supplied the
family since, never becoming dry in summer
nor freezing in winter. The wonder is wten
and by whom was it dug, and how long has
the earth which was above it been forming.
1t would seem to be too limited an estimate
to calculate by a few hundreds of years, and
not too great stretch of credulity to look
back some thousand of years for its origin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
Pedestrinnisnl.

An eight-hour gc-as-you-please foot race is
to take place October 18TH in this city, open
to all New England. The entrance fee is
fixed at ten dollars A horse is to walk for
position, and an extra prize offered, to be the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
KANSAS.
Testimony before Ingalls, Committed

Testimony before Ingalls, Committee.
TOPEKA, October 8. A number of wit
nesses testified before ingalls, committee
yesterday, but nothing of Importance was
elected One of the counsel on each side
were appointed, with an expert, to examine
the Topeka Bank books, and forward the re-
suit of the same ia the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

One of our merchants has just returned
from Boston and he reports that he has not
seen such wide awake business air there
for ten wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

Among the tramps who boarded the train
the other day, on the Maine Central, was
''Gunny" IIawes. the well known democrat
ic politician ofthis city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

We learn that Mr.. g. 7. Fletcher has been
engaged to give course of lectures upon
Didactics, at the Wesleyan Seminary College
at Kents Hill. As this institution sends out
large number of teachers every year the
wisdom of the managers is manifest in secur-
ing the services of one who has had twelve
years of experience in training teachers in
one of our State Normal Schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

f. The Musical Committee of the First Bap-
fist church have in preparation grand vocal
and instrumental concert, to come off proba-
bly, the last of the present month. They have
effected an engagement with Prof. +. X. Hair
low, the talented blind musician, and his
wife, Mrs. Augusta Blake Harlow, who has
received instruction from the best Italian
teachers and has taken the leading part in
several popular operas. These artists will
he assisted by home talent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
THE STANNARD MURDER.


WEST HAVEN, October s. The Indictment
charging Rev. ii. Hayden with the murder of
Mary Stannard, was squashed, and the pris-
oner discharged, but Immediately arrested on
bench warrant and sent to Jail for trial next
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
uninjured.

A splendid specimen of the plant or tree,
Ricinus Giganteus Castor oil plant, can be
seen in the show window of Partridges' Drug
three months from the seed, it is four feet
high, and has leaves nearly eighteen inches
across. Strange to say, the plant is in full
bearing, and is laden with bottles of Castor
oil, which makes it attractive to children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

1t was reported here yesterday that Joseph
Nichols had been thrown from his carriage,
and his arm sprained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
YELLOW FEVER.
THE AFGHAN WAR.

MEMPHIS, October 8. Ten cases of fever
in all, seven white. No additional deaths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

Augusta has one bright teamster. He
drives pair of frail horses heavily loaded
with gravel at u run down Rines Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
BASE BALL.

AT Albany, N. Y.-Albanys 8, Troys SO
innings.
At New York-Providences 9, Bostons 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

Capt. John Sidney of Squirrel and Capt.
tol Island fame has been in town recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

Two of our doctors are trying to make u
trade over IA house. Doctors seldom agree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
Golden Wedding of MIR. and Mrs. l.. w.
Kelley of winthrop.

A large and pleasant company gathered at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Kelley,
at Winthrop, on Monday last, to celebrate the
fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. Chill.
dren and grandchildren were present. also
friends from Rockland and large numbers of
the best citizens of Winthrop. The Win
throp Band furnished superb music for the
occasion. The presents were many and val
liable we have not space to particularizc,
and will mention but one, gold headed cane,
that cost, we understand, $500, gift from
his townsmcn. After grand good time had
been enjoyed by all, a bounteous repast was
served, and with many warm wishes for Mr..
and Mrs. Kelly, the company broke up.
Mrs. Kelley is ii lady whom all who know
esteem highly Mr.. Kelley was born in
Monmouth in 1907. He resided there until
lS26, when he removed to Winthrop, where
he has been in active business fer the last
forty years. His distinctive qualities are his
sterling good sense and strict honesty. He
has been frequently called by his fellow citi-
zens to fill offices of trust and honor and has
always proved an efficient and popular Off
Ger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

DR.. Henion presents some new testimonials
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

Quite number from here attend the Litch-
field fair to-day, if the weather will allow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
THE INDIANS,

The Safety Of Payne's Command. ..Re.
lief for the Beseiged Troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
Sad Accident.

BIDDEFoRD, October 3. A little s years
old son of Edward Haley Of this city, fell
from tree to-day, while gathering walnuts,
dislocatng both wrists and otherwise sus-
tanning severe injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

ON TO 500 INVESTED IN WALL STREET
0IU Stocks makes fortunes every month. Send
for Pamphlet explaining everything. SIMPSON
Co, ~ Exchange Place, New York.
ptl7.eod&w6w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
NEW YORK.
Yellow Fever.

NEW YORK, October 8. Nine new cases
of yellow fever at Concord, La, the past six
days and three deaths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
MY.
BACK!"

bladder liver and urinary organs, drOpsy gravel. di.
abetes, Bright's Disease ofthe Kidneys incOntnence
or retention of urine, and female weakness. HUNTS
REMEDY has never been known t. hAil.
MoOREsrOwN, Burlington Co.. N. j.. Sept. Is, 1s7S.
WM T.. CLARkE-Dear Sir Eighteen months
ago had Dropsy around the heart, my physicians
and friends despaired Of my ever getting well. The
first bottle of HUNTS REMEDY gave me great r..
lief. feel l owe my very existence to HUNTS
REMEDY, and l am deeply thankful.
ABIGAIL 3. COLES.
SPRINGFIELD, Birmingham Co.. Geo.. May Y. is.y .;
REMEDY In a complicated case Of Dropsy which
! had been treating for esgAf years. aud ! ind
HUNTS REMEDY Is the best medicine for DrOpsy
and the Kidneys have ever used
~ " WN. H. WILSON. NJ ID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
Political.


days and three deaths.
Political.
John Kelley begins to-day to stump New
York State. Strong efforts are making to
harmonic the democrats in this county.
Indictments.
Twcnty-three members Of the board of free
holders of Middlesex county, n. j., were in
dcted by the grand jury for malfeasance.
Appealed.
Police Commissioners Morrison and Me-
Leard, democratic members of the board,
filed notice of appeal from the decision of
the Supreme court, requiring them to appoint
Tammany inspectors of elections.
Arrest.
Cleveland W. Dorman, female clark of the
registry department of the post office. was
arrested to-day in the act of stealing regis
tered letters, and held i'll $1,000 bail. Ad-
hitting stealing number of registered let
tiers.
Personal.
BROOKLYN, October 8. Senator Conkling
tonight replied to Gov. Robinson, accepting
denomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
CONTEST FOR THE O'LEARY
BELT.
Progress of the Contest.

New YORK, October s. At 10 o'clock
Elson had withdrawn, leaving eighteen con-
testants. The score stood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

HUNTS REMEDY
has cured hundreds who
have been given up by
physicians. II cleanses,
purifies and strength
ems the whole system.
All who use il enjoy
good health. ONE TRl-|
Al WILL CONVINCE
You. Send for pamphlet
to WIN. T.. CLARKE.
PROVIDENCE, Il. l., l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

Thermometer at 9O' yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
Weather Indications for To-day.

For the New England and Middle States,
increasing cloudiness and possibly occasional
rain, winds mostly westerly, stationary tenn
perature and barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09

FOWLER,
HAmLEn
& SMITH
for the Fall and Winter Trade of 1879. Notwith.
standing the general advance in prices. We shall con-
Same Low Prices as Last Year.
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN
BLACK SILKS, at $i.0O, L25, $50, LIS
and $500 per yd.
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN
BLACK CASHMERES, at so, IS, IS, 87i-2
cts and $500.
A Large Assortment of
NEW DRESS FABRICS,
Varying from cts. to $3.50 per I'D.
W00lEhS FOR men & BOYS Wear,
Orcrcoatings, and Cloakings at Very Low
Prices.
We shall open this week
200 LADIES' OUTSIDE GARMENTS,
OoImans, Sacques, listers, Walking
Jackets, Circulars, &c.,
that we have ever offered to the public, Prices from
S3.71 to $4,000.
New and Desirable Dress Trimmings.
Full Line of Tnderpea, for Ladies, Gents
and Children. Eanneis, Sharis,
Felt SKIRTS. Linens, Cotton Goods.
Small Wares, &c, &c.
CARPETS! CARPETS i!
FULL LINE OF
Body Brussels, Tapestries, Extra
Supers, Cotton Chain, Hemp
Cocoa Mating, sc.
Smyrna Rugs and Mats, Druggets, Crumb
Cloths, Hass0cks carpet S~eepers, dc.
All goods In this department will be sold at the
LOWEST MARKET PRICES.
Afer most thorough and critical examination
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
BY TELE6R APn.

+ Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-09
NEW DAVIS SEWING MACHINE,

We have taken the Agency for kennebec County, be-
lieying il to be equal in respect and superior
in many, to all other machines. Its durability is
warranted. Ii does away with basting thereby saving
immense amount of time. Ii is an easy running
and noseess machine. II accomplishes practical work
impossible to any other machine. For beauty Of
finish aud quality of workmanship il is unsurpassed
4 large line of attachment goes with IL, and child
can learn to work them. The price is no more than
is charged for inferior machines. We would say to
all who think of purchasing do not decide any
chine until you have thoroughly investigated the
NEW DAVIS. Constantly on exhibition ut our
store.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-07-31
POLITICAL POINTS.

The Republicans of Wisconsin held
their State Convention at Madison on Wednes-
day, July %. J. B. Cassidy. of Rock county
presided. The following candidates for State
Offices (all of them being the present incum-
bents) were placed in nomination. For Gov
ernor, W. G. smith; Lieutenant Governor, Jas.
M. Bingham Secretary of State, Hans B.
Warner; Treasurer, Richard Guenther
Attorney General, Alexander Wilson; Superin-
tendent Of Public instruction, VIM c. Whit
ford. The convention wound up with a jubi-
lee in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of
the Republican party in the State, at which
speeches of the stalwart order were delivered
by Senator Zach Chandler, of Michigan; Gen.
Garfield, of Ohio, and others. a-...
At the State Convention of the Re
publicans of Pennsylvania, held at Harris
burg last week, Samuel Butler was nominated
for Treasurer. w.
! Secretary of the Treasury Sherman
delivered his inaugural speech in the Maine
campaign at Portland on the 23d of July He
confined himself almost exclusively to financial
topics.
The Greenbackers of Mississippi met
in convention at the State capital last week,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-07-31
MISCELLANEOUS GLKANINGS.

Gen. Grant books himself for arrival
at San Francisco on the LIST day of October
Letellier, Lieutenant Governor OF
Quebec, has been dismissed from Office.
A London dispatch announces that,
In consequence of domestic bereavements, Mr..
Welsh, Minister of the United States. has re-
signed, and will sail for home about Aug. 90
Burned: Ten buildings in manu-
featuring quarter of Lacrosse, Wis, loss
100000; portion of the Hartford foundry, in
Hartford, Ct, loss $4,000; large number of
buildings in the business part of Seattle, Wash
ington Territory, loss 100000; the freight
depot of the Pennsylvania railroad in
Philadelphia, loss not stated; a hotel.
saw mill, number of stores, saloons, and
other buildings at Kalama, Washington Terri
tory, loss $4,000; Leight's large brewery, at
Williamsburg, N. Y.
The gross earnings of all the rail-
roads of the country for the last year were
$3.50, 103, 361 against $472, 909, 272 for the pre-
ceding year. What is remarkable in looking
over the figures which make up these totals is
the large part contributed by the Western
roads. On this point @Poor's Manual" advance
sheets) says: @1he gross earnings of the rail-
roads of the Western States were 5000, S52, 275,
against 300, $40 for 1877 net earnings,
$77, 95S, 229, against 500, OS5, 243 for 1877 The
dividends paid amounted to s19, 341 ,222, against
$14, 556, 462 for 1877. The earnings from
freight, mails, etc. were $780, $50, 795, and from
passengers, $49 995. 49," : = en
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-07-31
Wanted Silver.

There appeared at the treasury to- day
one person who refused legal tenders,
and demanded silver dollars. An old
colored man presented check for $500
arrearages of pensions. He was given
the money in greenbacks. "'Deed, boss,
I don't want any of that money" he
said. 81 want something that won't
burn" He was then handed bag con-
tanning 500 silver dollars, which weighed
SO much that he could hardly carry it.
He was satisfied. however, having some.
thing that "wouldn' burn Washiqag-
tom Cor Chicago Tribune.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-07-31
Iu-Mannered City Chaps.

One morning last spring, as I stood at the
table with my sleeves rolled up and my big
apron on, washing dishes, I heard some one at
the gate scream, "Halloo, the house," and,
thinking by the noise that was made that per-
haps life and death were in the balance, I ran
to the door in all haste, and there sat a man in
his buggy, as contented as could be. He asked
if we had any fat hogs to sell; and, the men
being all away, told him we had none He
drove on as calm as you please. In day or
two, as [ was doing up my work in the morn
ing, | heard another hallooing at the gate
paid no attention until the call was made three
times, and then, in desperation, went to the
door. There sat man on his horse, with the
patience of Job, and he wanted to know if we
had any fat cattle to sell. told him No, sir"
and closed the door with the firm determination
never to pay the least attention to any one call
ing from the road again. It was perhaps a
month from that time when the house was all
torn up in the spring cleaning, and I was trying
my best to get it straight again, that heard
another voice, sHalloo in in there, halo! I
say, is there any one at homer" And, thinking
that perhaps all my friends were dying, and
had sent this man to tell me was wanted,
went again to the door, and there at the gate
sat a man on his horse, as calm as summers
day, and he asked if we wanted to hire man
Ii was town boy, or man, and he was follow
ing in his fathers footsteps. Wasn't I just
provoked then I said ~No, sir; if he did,
he wanted some one to wait on him, not man
who would have to be waited on" and then 7
closed the door, determined never to open it
again at the call Of strange man. Now, as
coarse and ill-natured as the farmers are con-
sidered, as class, do you think for an instant
one of them wouldJride uptto house in town
and halloo till the lady, thinking her house was
on fire, came to the door, then ask if they had
fat pig to sell, or some other very polite
question? No; hardly think there is farmer
III the extent of my acquaintance Gf he does
wear overalls and frock the same color as his
face) who would be SO ill-mannered as those
poor excuses for men that ride through the
country buying stock of farmers, and too NOR
tai lazy to get off their horse and go to the door
like a gentleman, find if the men are at home,
and make known their business in a business
like way. ..,, Harmonic.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-07-31
adopted platform. appointed an Executive
Committee and adjourned

auopted platform, appointed an Executive
Committee and adjourned.
The Republican State Committee of
New York met last week. and fixed upon Sara
toga as the place for the State Convention.
Sept 8 was chosen as the time.
Kentucky holds an election this year
on Aug. 4; California follows suit Sept. g.:
Maine drops in Sept s, and Iowa and Ohio
Oct Z. On Nov. the following States will cast
their ballots: Maryland, Massachusetts, Min
nesota, Mississippi, New Jersey. New York,
Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin
A Washington dispatch to the Chica-
go Journal says: "Senator Blaine writes here
that he will have to cancel his engagements for
Ohio. 1t seems that the campaign in Maine
promises to be very active on all sides, and the
Republicans feel that they are far from being
sure Of victory. Another reason that Mr..
Blaine has for not going to Ohio is that Gen.
Ewing is his cousin, and there exists between
them warm personal friendship"
The Wisconsin Democrats will hold
their State Convention at Madison on the 9th OF
September
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-07-31
DOMESTIC INTELLIaxNox.
aEast.


New ! York. has a large number OF
cases of yellow fever at her quarantine, and
one death from the disease has taken place in
Brooklyn and one in Hoboken
The war against the Jews, which was
inaugurated and carried on at Saratoga year
or two ago, by Judge Hilton, continues at Coney
island, the famous watering resort near New
York city. This time it is in quarter where
the Jewish residents of New York city are par
ticularly aimed at Il
Tramps entered the house OF
Mr.. Charles Grossly, farmer of
Ellington, Chautauqua county, N. Y, during
his absence, murdered Mrs. Grossly by choking
her, and then robbed the house of $50. Mr..
Grossly, returning as the scoundrels were about
leaving, was shot and beaten about the head,
and left for dead, but will probably recover.
The Empire, Reciprocity and Lake
Ontario Touring mills, with elevator attached,
at Oswego, N. Y, burned last week. Loss,
$4,000: insurance, $3.50, 900.
The decision of the lower courts in
the caseof Cove Bennett and Mrs. Smith, found
guilty OF numbering the latter's husband, has
been reversed by the New Jersey Court of Err
rors and Appeals. The condemned pair will,
therefore, have another trial
The oil regions of Pennsylvania were
visited by rain-storm Of unparalleled fury
one day last week. At Butler the flood was the
greatest ever known there. Bear creek rose
twelve feet in less than two hours, inundating
. very large portion of the country. The dam
age to the Parker, Harms City and Butler rail