davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
Railroad Matters.

PORTLAND, July 8. The city of Portland
interest in the Portland & Rochester railroad
was sold this morning to George p. Wescott,
the present receiver, for 1926, 800. 1t started
at S20l 900 Frederick Fox went as high as
S20s, 900. Lawyer Snow, supposed to repre-
sent Mr. Furber Of the Boston & Maine rail
road, went to $3.50, 600. VIM G. Davis. di-
rector in the Maine Central, went to S23G, 900.
Woodburo & Moulton, brokers, also made a
bid
A stock Of gentlemen's furnishing goods,
valued at 81 900, belonging to Leonard Jor-
dan, were destroyed by fire tonight. Insured
81, 900.
Political.
LEWISTON, July 8. The young men of Au-
burn organized republican club tonight.
Hon. William p. Frye addressed the meet
ing.
Sad Affair.
BIDDEPoRp, July 8. A little two year old
boy of Eugene Libby choked to death this
morning. Hewas left in charge of small
girl and was playing with dried beans. One
of the beans lodged in his windpipe and the
child choked to death in short time.
Convention.
MACHIAs, July 3. At the greenback coun-
ty convention, held here to-day, &c towns
were represented. Ellis b. Mckenzie, Jr,
was chairman. Nominations
Senators-James r. Talbot,
John Il. Wallace.
County Attorney-Ephraim X. Smart.
Treasurer-Joseph Wilder.
County Commission, Henry l.. Watts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

The greenback papers are wild with de-
light at the failure of the Denison Manufac
turing Co. of Mechanic Falls. Without any
examination of the facts they attribute it to
resumption, republican legislation and the
oppression of the banks. But the truth in the
failure has nothing to do with these things.
Portland Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
ARK ANSAS.
Death.

LITTLE Rock, July $. Josiah NJ. Giles,
ex-sherif of Hulaski county and last surviv-
ing officer of Danley's company of Yelrs
Arkansas regiment in the Mexican war, died
and was buried here to-day.
Crops.
Reports from all parts of the State give
promise of exceptionally fine crops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
COLORADO.


DENVER, July &. In case of Foss and
Hunter VS.. the Little Pttsburg Consolidated
Co., Judge Miller of the United States Cir
cult court declined to grant an injunction or
appoint receiver, but ordered the company
to make sworn monthly returns of its earn
ings, and that one-third be deposited in court
and the complainants be permitted to examine
books
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
INDIANA.
Municipal Affairs.

EVANSVILLE, July 8. The citizens, yester-
day, by a majority of | 900 voted to have the
city subscribe stock to the amount of Sl4, 900
in the railroad to be built by the Evansville,
Washington & Worthington railroad COM
pany, from Evansville to Washington, In
diana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

Suicides,

DEADwooD, July 8. A few months ago
three Indians were convicted of the murder
of private Bader of the third cavalry, and
sentenced to be hanged on July 7th. The
day sentenced two suicided by hanging, and
the remaining one was pardoned by the Gov
ernor. Another Indian, convicted of the
murder of a ranchman at Terry's Landing,
was sentenced to be hanged at the same time
as the Others and on Sunday he also commit
ted suicidc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
YER MONT.
Fire.

WEsrMoRE, July 8. The house and three
barns, with their entire contents, belonging
to Silas Cheney of Westmore, were destroy
ed by fire last Friday, the inmates barely es-
Gaping with their ordinary wearing apparel.
Loss 81 900; insurance about $1,000. The
fire originated from some sparks from the
chimney dropping on to the roof Of one of
the barns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Held f0r Trial.

LYNN, July 3. Usher Dunn was joiled in
default of Y5,600 bail, for murderous as
sault on John Blute, Saturday last, with
knife
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
THE INDIANS.
A Desperate Encounter Between the
Crows and SiOuxs.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, July s. Information is re-
ceived of desperate fight, near Fort Custer,
between the Grow and Sioux Indians. Six
Siouxs stole some horses from the Crows
who pursued and killed all of them. One
Crow was killed and four wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
LOUISIANA,
JEFF. IN Luck.

New ORLEANS, July 8. The late Mrs. Sa-
rah A. Dorsey of Mississippi, who died in
this city last week, leaves will bequeathing
her whole estate to Jefferson Davis. The es-
tate embraced in this legacy includes two
large plantations in the upper part of the
State, and an elegant villa at Beauvoir, on
the sea coast, where Davis is now sojourn-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

Mr. George Towne, an intense greenback
er, was whining, the other day, about the
payment of the national debt, when a hard
money democrat, a trader stepped forward,
and advised him not TO worry quite so much
about the National debt, but to attend to the
liquidation Of his own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

The Seventeenth Maine Regiment Assoc
citation has been invited by a large number
of its members to hold the annual reunion,
which occurs August 18th, at the Auburn
Spring House, recently erected at the min
cral spring on the banks of Lake Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
KENTUCKY.


CINCINNATI, July 8. The boiler of steam
Touring mill at Carlisle, Ky, owned by Roy
ers 4 Bastian, exploded this morning. throw
ing the engineer, James Summers, 40 feet,
mangling him terribly. He died in two hours.
Loss to owners of the mill, $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
GEORGIA.
Death.

New YORK. July 8. Rev. DR. Alexander
Clark, editor of the Methodist Recorder, died
at the residence of Governor Colquitt, at At
lanta, Ga, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
NOVA SCOTIA.
Frost.

HALIFAX, July s. There was severe
frost in some portions OF the province. Sat
urday. In the eastern parts beans were kill
ed, potatoes in bloom cut to the ground and
vegetation much damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
Aotal ann State Nems.
Wednesday, July 8, 1879.

The new Unitarian church is now progress
ing finely. The stone work and twenty-six
piers of brick for the support of the first
floor is about done, and the first floor and
stills laid. 1t will soon show its beautiful de-
sign. Rev. c. \. Curtis, its pastor, will re-
turn from Moosehcad Lake this week He
has preached ut Grcenville several times
quite acceptably. We are pleased to hear
his health has improved while at the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
MISSISSIPPI.
Marine News.

New YORK, July 8. A Greenvile, Miss.
despatch says the Wachusetts got clear of
Lake Providence sand bar yesterday. She
returned to Vicksburg to coal and provide
with an efficient pilot, when she will proceed
up river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

The steamer Druid, with the Governor
General, Duke of Argyle and party, have ar
rived at Completion.
Four more victims of the destruction of
the orphan asylum at Vass, by the storm,
have died, making Is in all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

Local Brevities.
Bad weather for people who have gone
to the seaside to get rid of hot weather!
Judge John +. Godfrey of Bangor, takes
Judge Bakers place in the Probate court in
this county, during the latter's absence in
Europe.
Vegetation Of all kinds welcomed yes
terday's rain.
The Universalist Sunday School have de-
cided to make their annual excursion to Old
Orchard Beach on Thursday of next week.
Fare for round trip, one dollar; children, 80
eanta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

When you hear man denouncing prohibit
ton and calling the law failure, it is safe to
presume that that man is getting ready for a
nrotracted drunk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
EASTERN AEFAIRS.

PHILLIProPoLIs, July 8. The British com
missioners made strong representations to
Aleko Pasha, Governor General of Roumelia,
his unsatisfactory administration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Educational,

EDUCATIONAL.
FABYAN House., July 8. The fitch an
nual meeting of the American Institute OF
Instruction commenced this morning, with
large attendance. Opened with song and
prayer and appointment of various commit,
tees. Papers were read and remarks made
relating to educational subjects.
Railroad Matters.
The Eastern railroad still declines to pay
the rental due July on the Portsmouth &
Dover railroad, and meeting will be held
tomorrow in reference 10 the difficulties.
Severe Storm.
PORTSMOUTH, July 8. At noon to-day
Their ewas quite squall, which in some plac-
es uprooted trees, levelled garden products,
and did other damage. During the storm two
schoOners, one bound to Belfast, collided off
the harbor, one having her boat stove, while
a portion of the sails of the other were con-
siderably torn. Both crafts kept on their
course. Some fishing boats were torn from
their moorings. The wind was blowing -
miles per hour.
Temperance.
The annual meeting of the New England
Reformed Mems Association is held at Con-
cord to-day.
A Hearing.
The Governor and Council of New lIamp-
shire gave hearing to-day, to petitioners
who desire to have the sentence of Buzzell
the murderer committed to imprisonment for
life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

Mr.. Woodbury. of the Pennington Normal
School, has been elected principal of the
Eastern State Normal School at Castine,-
worthy successor of Mr. Fletcher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

the LIST purse, e40 time. 249,, 2.i5, 245. Emperor
William free for all, won purse Of s6O time, 234,
236i, 234. "Ino" 0ree for all. 240 class, won I'd
money, s25. "Mollie Starks" won the I'd purse.
There was large assembly present, and good
i'm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

Prof J. H. Hanson, of the Waterville
Classical School, passed through the city yes
terday, on his way to the mountains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
CANADA.
Charlie Ross.

New YORK, July s. The report that Char
lie Ross was with family at East Farnham,
Canada, was a hoax by a young student on
the Cowansville Observer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

Our Palermo correspondent writes Crops
looking finely; not many potato bugs hay
crops about the average"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

A campaign club called the "Davis Cor
porals" has been formed in Augusta. They
are in favor of corporal punishment of the
Democrats. Il Portland .fdrertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
BASE BALL.

At Washington, ID. C.-Natio1als 6, IIol-
yokes I.
At Cincinnati, O.--Cineinnstis l, Syracuse
Stars e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

The Auburn colony advanced on IIarps-
well Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

1t is reported that valuable ores have been
found at Passadumkeag, and the mining fever
runs high in that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
Denial.

President Hayes is reported as denying the
statement that he had rescnded the civil
service order. He intended making it strong
cr than ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
Wanted to start q Gresnbaek Paper Ola
Hard Money.

Wanted to Start Gresnbsek Paper OH
Hard Money.
There's a cheeky greenbacker publishing
a seven-by-nine weekly paper in a city in
this State His father resides in Augusta,
and is a stalwart, hard money republican.
The young man, ambitious to make his mark
in the world, conceived the idea Of starting
a greenback daily paper; and thereupon
wrote to the old gentleman, asking the loan
of his name on a thousand dollar note, to
enable him to raise the money for the enter
prise! Think of this impudent greenback
boy asking his hard money republican father
to loan him one thousand dollars to start
greenback daily. Had the lad been present
when the letter came, he would have received
paternal boxed-ears; as it was, this was
transmitted on paper, rather a greenback
method of disposing of the youth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

Rev. DIR. Bowen of Lewiston, expe cts to
visit Europe with Rev. j. Mariner of Auburn.
They will sail in about two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

The following officers of Jeptha Encamp-
ment, No. 3, l. o. o. F., were installed last
night by X. w. ID. ID. G.. p, J. W. Toward;
Geo. o, Whipple, CO
NJ. Harden, ii. =.
NJ. c. Blackwell, s. w.
f.. +. Eastman, Scribe.
X. B. Capen, W.
+. G. Storer, Treas,
w. A. Waterhouse. Guide.
J. w. Harlow, LIST w.
A. II. Chadbourne, ID w.
&. b. Chick Sd w.
Geo A. Philbrook, 4th w.
q. q. Burns, q. =.
Joseph Carter. |. $.
j. +. Rice, lst G.. of T.
j. A. Fairbanks, "a q. of +.
Dow < Storer have q few dozen canned
goods, which they will sell cheap, TO close
out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

SkOwheg gan Locals.
The officers of the Carrabasset Lodge, No. "a,
!. o. D. f., We're installed at their hall Wedne sday
evening the second inst. In the presence of large
company Of ladies. by ID. ID. q. VI. Young, assisted
by T. G., G. ii. Jones of Waterville and =. G.s Ba-
ker Toward and Webb Of the lodge Officers for the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

The fall term of the State College will
commence August 9th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

Our readers will find local news on the fourth
page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

Commencement day at Bowdoin College
on Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

Hon. ID. +. Davis spoke at Stetson on the
Fourth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

his health has improved while at the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
PENNSYLVANIA.


PHILADELPHIA, July 8. NJ. Lannigan was
arrested to-day for killing his mistress last
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
Railroad Matters.


The annual meeting of the New England
Reformed Mems Association is held at Con-
cord to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

iMarrirn.

In Narysyie, California, at the residence of Amos
Fisher. Esq. BY Rev. r. l.. Garden, A. 4. Spear
ESD. Of Marvsville, to Miss Julia Scotte Blake
daughter of the late Henry A. blake of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
RHODE ISLAND.
Mass for the Prince Imperial.

NEWPORT, July s. Bishop Hcndricken
conducted the pontifcal mass this
morning, at st. Mary's church, IN memory of
Prince Louis w. A large number of priests
assisted in the impressive service. Col. Jer-
ONE N. Bonaparte and family and his broth
er Charles and family were present. The
storm prevented many from attending.
Drowned. f
Providence, July 8. John Mckenna was
drowned at Valley Falls, this morning, while
bathing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09
WEST INDIES.
Reduced Taxes.

HAVANA, July s. News from Spain of a
reduction in direct taxes is received with
great JOY, especially by the planters.
Vessel Returned.
Additional advices from Mexico announce
that the Mexican war steamer Libertad, the
crew of which mutinied returned to Vera
Cruz. June 80, and surrendered to the author
tiles. There were several dead bodies on
board, some of the crew having made coun-
ter revolt at sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

WAsHISGToS, July 8. The President to-
day signed the commissions of members of
the Mississippi River commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-09

Weather Indications for To-Day.
For New England and the Middle States,
rising barometer, cooler, northwest winds,
clear or partly cloudy weather.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-04
A BURIED TREASURE FOUND.

The Pot of Coin tltat Christopher Meister
Dug Up on Christmas Day
The New York Sun, of this morning, saws:
There is considerable excitement among the
residents of Rossviile, Staten Island, over the
good fortune of Christopher Meister Ger
man market gardner, living on the
Lake farm, on Lake Island, near
the Sound shore. On Christmas day
Nr. Meister and his son, while digging pit in
which to bury turnlps In a sandy spot near the
Shore struck a large stone some three feet
below the surface. On removing the stone they
discovered an old-fashioned iron pot Of
about a peck capacity, filed with
what looked like large copper coins They re-
removed the pot and its contents to the house
and after cleaning few of the coins, which
were black with age they found them to be
Spanish silver dollars. Some bore date 80 far
back as 1743. The farm occupied by Mr.. Meis-
ter was owned and occupied by the Lake family
were also the owners of the then famous
Blazing Star ferry, which ran from the island
across Staten island Sound to the New Jersey
shore, and in those days was much frequented,
it being on the stage route to Philadelphia
During the Revolution the Tories from New
Jersey often came across the Sound to the
island and committed depredations on Staten
Island, and in many instances tortured the
residents to make them tell where their valu-
abs were. John Bodine who lived near the
Lake farm was placed on hot irons to make
him tell where his money was hidden. 1t is
thought probable that the treasure found by
Meister was hidden by some of the Lake
family in one of the raids made by the Tories.
Some five years ago number of gold and sill.
yer coins were dug up in the garden of ex.
Sheriff Weynant, at Rossville, and afterward q
box full of Spanish doubloons was dug up or
the farm Of Mr.. Grosjean, near the old Metho-
dist church, IN Rossville. Mr.. nIeister in
tends to make further explorations. believing
that there is more buried treasure in the neigh
borhood,'
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-04
A LUCKY TICKET.
The Italian Gentleman Who Rada Nice
Little Sercant Girl.
i La L.

The italian Gentleman Who Rada Nice
Little Serrant Girl.
World Translation from the French
An Italian gentleman with nice little in
come had nice little servant girl who said to
him one morning: 20, if you please, won
you give me franc to buy lottery ticket
with? dreamed last night that 41,144 was
going to draw the capital prize, and want to
buy that number"
He gave the girl three francs, and. the next
day, on happening to look at the report of the
drawing. saw that No. 41,144 hal drawn the
capital prize of 51O 652,S5 lire, or to speak
more accurately, 100000.
Returning quietly to the house, he con-
cealed his emotion and said to the servant
girl, s'Susan, have long observed with APP
probation your piety, beauty, modesty, skill
in the art of crockery, and her good qualities,
calculated to adorn the highest station. Be
mine. Let me lead you to the hymeneal altar
No delay. just as you are"
Honest Injun?' said the blushing virgin.
you bet. swear by yonder silver spoon
that tips with beauty all the fruit pie
top"
sThen count me in, and regard me hereafter
in the light of your turtle-dore.
Hasten. then Susan; put on your bonnet
and shawl and let us take a walk around the
block to the only friar's cell, where we shall be
made one.''
In few minutes the bride-elect returned
clad in red, red shawl, with a black velvet
bonnet trimmed with sunflowers and Victor;a
regid. In few minutes more the ceremony
had been performed, and the twain were one.
They returned to the house, where the husband
carelessly took up the paper and SAID with a
well counterfeited start of surprises
/ Darling, everything is bright for upon
our wedding-day. You remember the ticket in
! l,II ~ - \ Il
you three francs to buy? Where is it, my
I ownest?"
20, didn't buy it. l spent the money fo
this duck of bonnet.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-04
THE VANDERBILT WILL CASE,

Cornelius Makes New Departure-yyil-
liam and Associate Executors Asked to
be IGnjoined From Further Service-WiI-
liam Charged With Wild Speculation in
Which Several sSlllions of the Old Mans
Estate Has Already Been Squandered.
New YORK, Jan. "a petition was filed
to-day in the surrogate's court by Cornelius
j. Vanderbilt, in which complaints were
made against William H. Vanderbilt and
other executors of the Vanderbilt will The
petition prays the court to issue citation
requiring the executors to show cause whv
they should not be superseded and that they
may be enjoined from further acting in the
premises until the matter in coutroyersv
shall be disposed of. Hearing in the matter
has been set down for Monday next.
The petition charges, among other things.
that William Il. Vanderbilt is specializing in
stocks on gigantic scale and to a greater
extent than has ever been known, and that
to carry on such speculations he has used
and is using the assets of such estate to
very large extent as collaterals on loans or
otherwise, and has borrowed and is owing
over the sum of eighteen million dollars for
specuiatlng purposes; that he has lost in
such speculations several millions of dollars:
that he is of an excitable and reckless tenn
permanent and is endeavoring to sustain the
will in expanding large and unnecessary
sums of money to procure and intimidate
witnesses, and has declared that to sustain
the will he would spend the whole estate in
litigation; that he is not only wild and reck-
less in his financial operations, but
is charging his railroad interests by paving
more than the interests purchased are worth,
and is using the assets of such estate for this
purpose greatly to its hazard; that he is con
tracing a large debt to railroad corporations
of which he is president, by withdrawing for
his o Sn benefit large sums of money from
them, to which their creditors or stockholders
are entitled; that such money is withheld by
him and appropriated to his own use by
various controversies; that the aggregate
sum diverted is very large and is recklessly
invested and does not increase the value of
the estate while subjecting him to large
liabilities, which may be enforced against
him at any time, and that the habits, associ-
atoms, speculations and expenses, are such
as to create the belief that the property he
controls will ultimately be wasted.