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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25
Chelsea Locals.

Chelsea Locals.
Everything shows signs of prosperity.
Farmers are looking happy, in view of their
bountiful crops. Mr.. a. =. Gardner and
others, at Togus Corner. have just completed
three neat cottages worth $500 each; s. Cobb
has built new stable A. n. Douglas has
made an addition to his house and improved
his other buildings, while l.. II. Trask and
many Others are making extensive repairs.
There have been two Greenback rallys at
Searls Mills, but they failed, as usual, to
awaken any enthusiasm; but few came out
to their meetings. Thursday evening. A. NJ.
Spear, Of Hallowell. and H. NJ. Heath of Au-
gusta. addressed the people of Chelsea at
Union Hall Notwithstanding the weather
was unfavorable, the hall was well filled.
Stephen Cobb, Esq. was nominated to act as
chairman. who accepted with few remarks.
The meeting closed with three cheers for the
speakers, and when three cheers were called
for Daniel +. Davis. our next Governor the
response was truly dcafenng. All pro-
nounced thi, meeting a success, and that
much good had been done for the cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25

One Getchell, of Sidney. has been in the
habit of peddlng cider along Water street,
much to the annoyance of the public except
these who bought and drank the stuff. City
Marshal White has notified him several
times that the practice must be stopped. but
Getchell paid but little attention to the warn
ing. Saturday, Getchell came 10 town with
his cider as usual and was peddling it out
and Deputy Jones seized his cider-several
gallons-and summarily stopped Getchelrs
business, which had become public nui-
sance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25

There was very successful republican
meeting at South Windsor, on last Friday
evening. The school house atthc corner was
completely filled with the citizens of the vi
cinity, ladies and gentlemen. l.. T. Garlic
ton. Esq. of Winthrop. and Loring Farr,
Esq. of Augusta, addressed the meeting. and
the entire audience. though damned and
packed together. gave the speakers the clos
est attention for two hours and half. At
the close of the meeting on motion of Mr..
Perkina, the presiding officer, three hearty
cheers were given for the speakers. and three
more for the next governor, Daniel +. Davis.
The meeting had the very best effect on those
present and six horse team load of young
ladies and gentlemen. who came from the
north of the town on departing gave three
cheers for the republican flag and the repub-
lican cause. These school house meetings
are doing the greatest amount of good on this,
the home stretch. Every school district IN
the State should hold a meeting before the
election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25
BY TELEG GRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
kennebec journal.
MAINE NEWS by TELEGRAPH.
LINCOLN DEMOCRATS.
They Fuse with the Grcenbackcrs.

DAMARIscor1A, Me-, August 20. Lincoln
Co. democratic convention. to-day, made the
following nominations: Senator Isaac Hob.
son. Wiscasset; Attorney, Benz. +. Smith
Wiscasset; Commissioner, VIM. Eugley,
Waldoboro' Treasurer, Daniel W. Rice
Wscasset. All are grecnback nominees
with the exception of Smith. Garcelon and
Pillsbury spoke this afternoon.
Knox County Democratic Convention.
RoCKLAND, August %. At the Knox coun-
ty democratic county convention, held in
Rockland, to-day, Capt Charles A. Sylves-
ter, Jr. OF Camden, was renomina,ed for Sen
ator, receiving forty-one votes against six
for Nelson Thompson, greenback candi-
date; Hannibal A. Morang of Appleton,
was renominated for County Commits Toner,
and VIM. II. Rhodes for County Treasurer
by acclamaton. The platform of the State
convention was endorsed.
ArOOstOOk Democratic Convention.
FORT FAIRFIELD, August %. At the
Aroostook democratic county convention Fri
day, at Bridgewater, they unanimously adopt
ed the nominations made by the greenhack
county convention
Democratic Flag Raising at ROckland.
RoCKLASD, August %. The democrats
unfurled a campaign flag at the North Eisl
this evening, with music by Linghi's band,
and few remarks by Gov. Garcelon. The
Governor subsequently addressed an audience
of two or three hundred persons at Farwcll
hall. No public notice of the meeting had
been given. Mrs. f. II. Still of New York
also addressed a small audience in advocacy
of extreme greenback doctrines at same time.
in Post Office Square.
Republican Flag Raising at Bangor.
BANGoR, August %. The republicans of
Bucksport had a flag raising and meeting to-
night. Emery hall was crowded. Hon.
Daniel +. Davis was to address the meeting
but owing to trouble with his voice he was
unable 10 speak but a few minutes c. A.
Boutelle addressed the meeting for two hours
Davis clubs with torches, numbering go
went from the city, and after the meeting
paraded the streets Much enthusiasm was
manifested.
Republican Mass Meeting at Phillips.
PHILLrPs. August %. \ grand acpublican
mass meeting was held here this afternoon.
\ large and enthusiastic audience was in at
tendance. Addresses were made by Hon.
Hannibal Hamlen and Hon. J. {. Burrows
Suicide.
FRYEBUEG, August %. Mrs Ansel Page
of Conway, y. H., committed suicide here to-
day, by hanging. Being in easy circum-
stances, and without domestic troubles, no
special reason is assigned. -Four from that
neighborhood have terminated life in the
same way within as many years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25
Republican Mass Meeting at Phillips
MASSACHUSETTS,.
The Fall River Defaulter.

FALL RIVER. August %. Geo B. Dunfee
was arraigncd this afternoon on the charge OF
embezzlirg S3j. 900 from the Mechanics
mill. No one was present but Durtee' :
counsel, City Solicitor Reed, four personal
friends and court officers. Reed entered plea
"Not Guilty, and waived examination.
Durfcc was then bound over for the Superior
Court, in the sum of $40, 900. which amount
was readily raised by his friends who believe
there has been nothing criminal in his
transactions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25
CHINESE AFFAIRS.
American Commerce on the Increase in
Shanghai.

Hone KoNG, August %. Recent trade re-
ports from Shanghai show great diminution
of British transactions, while American COM
merce has very nearly doubled in the past
year. The determination is loudly expressed
in the capital to maintain the Chinese posi-
ton in Kashgoria, and meet the Russian adj
vances with determined resistance il need
ful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25

MIR. David Norton Of Oldtown sends his
Yearly subscription for the Journal and then
adds, my first subscription was in Sept
1912. then occasionally had the pleasure
of a personal visit upon Luther Severance
the astute, and the more jolly John Dorr, af-
forwards made the acquaintance of Wheeler
& Simpson. In all the changes of proprietor
ship of the Journal, l have always been in at
cord with its political teachings. l have on
file, every number, except one, for thirty-sx
years"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25
POLITICAL AFFAIRS,
The Minnesota Greenbackers Dissolve.

New YORK. August 80. \ St. Paul des-
patch says the greenback party of Minnesota
is going to pieces. In many counties the
members are returning to their former alleg-
lance. The greenback ticket is reconstruct
ed:
Governor-Wm. Mcighcr.
Lieut.. Gov.-Dr. }. w. Wcstfall.
Secretary of Statc--A. i. Lane.
Trcasurer-)oseph Goar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25

The MOrnlOns.

SALT LAKE, August 90. Two English girls,
eighteen and thirteen years of age, arrived
with Mormon emigrants in June. Yesterday
the older was to be married to Elder llar-
mon, aged 81, with a wife and family, but the
prosecuting attorney prevented it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25

The County Commissioners who were in
session nearly all last week closed up their
business on Saturday. Their principal labor
was in examining bills and there was nothing
special of public nature before them.
They made the regular inspection Of the Jail
and found it in splendid condition, everything
being in the neatest order and the prisoners
we'll kent and fed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25
SEVERE STORM.
The Wreck in the state of Virginia.

NORFOLK, August %. The Chesapeake
bay is full of floating wreck material. \
large portion is from the eastern shores of
Virginia, over which the storm swept. The
roads of that section are impossible, and will
require weeks 10 repair them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25

TsHE. w. Moore, Crayon Portrait Artist,
has removed his Studio to Winthrop St, near
the depot, where he is better prepared to do
his work. and his scholars will find it more
quiet and convenient in taking lessons.
Mr.. Moore makes Portraits life size from any
kind of picture. and guarantees to give salts
faction in every respect. Have your pictures
copied here at home where YOU can have
such changes made as you like.
auCl l+eod1mos
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Weather indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
partly cloudy weather, frequent rains, south
westerly winds generally backing to south
easterly, stationary or lower temperature and
barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25
tHarriro.

In Winthrop, 10th inst, by Rev. ID. Church. Mr.
John II. Mcllroy and Miss Mary A Stanley, both of
W.
In No. Monmouth, 18th inst. by Rev. L.G. Dudley,
Mr.. samuel NJ Pnkham and Miss Jennie l.. Thomp
son. both of West Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25
Election two weeks from to-day.

Rev. c. +. Penney. preached at the Court
street Free Baptist church, Auburn, ycster-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25

The republicans of Sidney are to have
grand mass meeting next Thursday afternoon,
when they will be addressed by Senator
Blaine. A band of music will be in atten-
dance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25

SO Energetic men desiring steady and
profitable employment should call in person
on l.. = Rogers. Central House, between
and II \. NJ. 2t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25

Special communication of Bethlehem
Lodge, this evening" work in the ID degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25

AS James kcegan was driving down Water
St., Saturday afternoon, his team colided
with that of DR.. Lapham's, which was being
turned about near the Farmer Office. kee-
gan and and Leaird, who was riding with him.
were thrown out, but received no injury
The carriages were somewhat damaged, that
of X eegan's having hind wheel broken and
that of Dr. Lapham having an axle sprung.
The republicans of Wayne are to be ad.
dressed next Saturday, Aug. 80, by Hon. Lot
NJ Morrill, and Senator Blaine.
The following are the officers of Capital
Lodge. No. l66, l. o. of q. r.: +. Could
w. c. T.: Mrs. G. l.. Hooker. W. V. r.:
Miss l.. W. T. Drew, w. S; +. A. Little,
w. +. S. A. NJ. Hanson. W. r.. Allen Rob-
bins, W. NJ. Mrs. f. Roberts, W. c.; Mrs.
J. Ellis, W. |. G. %. Pease, W. o. g. :;
James Norton W. a. s.; Mrs Allen Rob-
bins, w. ID. NJ. Miss Lutte Beal, w. X. II. s. !;
Mrs. Geo. H. Fisher w l.. II. s.; \. NJ.
Hanson, Chorister; Miss Drew, Organist.
Thursday evening the officers Of the Insane
antly entertained by readings and songs from
Miss ID. l.. Brown of Brooklyn. y. T., a
graduate of the Classical Institute at Water
vile. The Hospital Orchestra furnished
selections, while Prof +. X. Harlow presided
at the piano.
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pirn.

In Brunswick, 14th inst. at the residence of Mr..
John l.. Jones, Hannah Pinkham of Durham, aged
~ years, 9 months days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-25
Knox County Democratic Convention.
ArOOstOok Democratic Convention.

Fort FAIRFIELD, August %. At the
Aroostook democratic county convention Fri
day at Bridgewater, they unanimously adopt
ed the nominations made by the greenhack
county convention.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-25
Ar USEIrENrs.
Ford's opera-House-"The sorcerers."

Fords Opera -House-''The sorcerers"
me sorcerers' was performed for the first time
III this city last evening by an efficient cast
aiu an excellent chorus. THE Sorcercrs' proves
70 pe work Of genuine merit the worthy Offspring
OF tho genius OF Gilbert and sullivan, whose fame
rs composer and lbrettlst has been made
enduring through the phenomenal success of
he popular pet, "Pinafore." Like its pre-
uecessor IN public favor 1t abounds In rills Of
lnoouy ana steady streams of harmony. It's effects
and contrasts have been drawn bv master hands
ana It's plot affords full scope for the varied talents
OTIS large nnd well.trained cast with the ease
ana efficiency that It's impersonators OF last even.
,ng VIII d0ubtlcSs attain with further representa-
uols II VIII surely become as valuable piece dc
resistance rs graces the repertoire of any trotpe
a. Mr. Denham's acting US John Wellington UtYs was
we uramatlc feature of the evening. As of every
chnIhCter that Mr. Denham undertakes he made
That OF last evening n genuine success Ills mirth.
inspiring presence and effective makeup together
Wlul ms evident appreciation Of and complete
,uenuhcatlon with his role Infused a humorous
us was enjoyable blanche Chapman
was Charming as AiHc Her songs were
Sweetly rendered with the genuine artistic
method that always graces her efforts Mr. Pear.
sons dignfed and county SIR M1THddtlte afforded
strong contrast with the registering didb'eric of his
~ udsye in Plnafore" MIR PearsOn's experience
WI inc stage is Of course limited, but
70 both dramatic and vocal requirements
l1ut III time VIII elevate him to u coveted high
PiaCe among the lights of the profession. Mr..
9uhg as D0ror Day and Mr. Garner .iieris re-
HlNtI their share Of the honors Of the occasion.
me chorus was large aud excellent and contrib.
''eI an enjoyable proportion Of tho performance.
, ne s9rcerers' will be repeated this evening for
ue pencut OF Mr. Frank Pearson. This gentleman |
or his private worth and fine talents deserves the
smallest recognition ut the hands of the Washing. |
on public. His benefit this evening Will prove to
ilHl the enyia6e position he holds In the "house
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National rhcatre-EngIlsh npsrn.


'lhe chimes OF Normandy" was given last even.
ing under most favorable circumstances-a splcn.
dld cast and an audience of great numbers. THE
Chimes has become one Of the most popular operas
given upon the English operate stage, and in this
country at least has risen to is cmincnce through
The effectiveness Interpretations 10y Mr.. Hess and
the excellent operate combinations he has nj.
ways been 50 fortunate in collecting Paul
md Virginia" will be given this even.
ing for Mr.. Hess benefit. In consequence
me largest house" of the season will
be present, as in Difference to tho merits OF the
WORK and the popularity Of Mr.. Hess as our most
sklilIul and entcrprSing operate manager Paul
ana virginia Will also be presented at the matinee
,,t3.m99rr3W afternoon, which performance will be
Ihe Iihl one OF that charming work during the
present season. The Chimes Of Normandy will
be repeated on Saturday evening as the al eli
OF me troupe. These performances afford
OUT only remaining opportunities Of
Ginoylng lhe musical ministratiOns OF the Hes,
E,nS,sh Opera Company, as It's engagement with
slr ness, as well as that Centlemans connection
WIN lhe stage, is about to terminate Mr. Hess 10.
CeNel ms ,hrst benefit" during his managerial
career IN this city many years ago and his - fire
wen TO the theatrical fraternity will take place
Tonight IN the same city and upon the same
ground Let us give him bumper Of parting
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-25

than In Washington. But few men have met
with greater success and made moro steadfas
friends than Mr.. Hess. He has not fully
concluded what his future calling will be I;
OUT during the coming summer he will make
an extended tour of Europe and return in the
iall, with the intention, II is to be hoped, of
reconsidering his determination to retire from
the profession in which he has been so bright
aliRht. As the first benefit ever received by
Mr. Hess was in Washington, it is but fitting
that here should be his last, and no has there.
fore concluded that this city should do him
this honor, us he justly considers It, Tho in
dications were last night that the event this
evening will be an extraordinary brilliant one,
Tor az that time nearly every scat was sold.
ana there should be no delay in procuring seats
by those who wish to attend.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-25

Yesterday afternoon Engineer Il. /. HOWE
opened proposals for the laying Of 23o liueoI
ieet oil /" two'rin8 brick sewer on Sixteenth
street. between I and Caroline streets north.
west Tho bids We're as follows; Simon Car.
mody, Si.55 per lmeal foot F. NJ. Draney.
$l.S3; William II. Groat, 81 y william PncGy
ley, Sl.05 Thomas Joyce. 81 30: WilIinn, II
Mohler ~ .53; Entwl,le & Godfrey, for tho
sum Of 1914, and William C. Murdock. 81 gS
per foot. The award will probably DO made
to-day
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For French Poles, go to Julius Lansbursb.
The Water Deuartnent.


communication was yesterday transmitted
TO Speaker Randall, Of the House of Represent.
"VVes, by tho District Commissioners, which
they desire laid before Congress, and showing
their inabability to conduct the Water Depart.
ment upon the present basis of water rent and
watcr'main taxes. These rents remain the
anne as established at the time the Potomac
water was introduced. aud depend not upon
the extent of water facilities enjoyed, but upon
the height aud width Of the houses to which
the water is supplied. Tho collections from
water.main taxes haved been insufficient to re.
iund the amounts advanced from water
rents, there being now an outstanding balance
oil sll3,036.Ol uncollcCted Waterman taxes,
which represent advances made from receipts
on account OF water rents. The interest of
the water bonds amounts to 500, 800 for the
year 1879 aud sinking fund to $4,000, max ing
IN all Sil6OO for both purposes. The amount
derived from rents is about So, 900 per aunum
lakng from this the amount for interest aud
sinking fund lSii, 900 leaves $4,000, plus the
small amounts of collections for water taps
and fees, to pay for the repairs aud other cur.
rent expenses of the Water Department and
tue immediate cost of water mains. The
amount Is insufficient to meet all these pur.
poses. a bill accompanies the letter, which
contemplates an expenditure of S2j 900 to rem
edy some defects in the present distribution of
water by which certain benefits will accrue to
inc higher levels, aud the Commissioners pray
Congress to have said bill enacted into law.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-25
The Tom Thumb TrouDe,

Odd'FclIows' Hall was hardly large enough
to hold the audiences which crowded to see
Tom Thumb Miss Lavina Warren, Major New.
ell, and Miss Amy Reed yesterday afternoon
and evening. The performances given by this
Lilliputan quartette were unique and highly
interesting especially the farce which concini.
ed the entertainment, 1t was called the "Iis.
chievous Monkey" and gave all the members
OF the troupe chance to show their versatil.
NY. Tins afternoon matinee will be given
for the benefit of the ladies and children
Don't fail to see these wonderful people.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-25
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITY AOYirS.

.-Turco, Russian and sulphur baths, 9o3 E
street northwest
Mrs. Fuller diagnoses and locates diseases
when doctors disagree, at 6l2 Ninth street.
"A regular hotel dinner for TWENTY-FIVE
cents at the Bayard House, corner of Tenth
and r. streets northwest.
Federal Lodge, No. /, +. A. A. NJ, has IRE.
scented handsome and costly Past Master
Jewel TO Past Master w. $. jerks.
commissioner Deut is still engaged in cx-
aiming witnesses in regard to tho nrascnt
Encouragement OF the Washington ASYLUM.
The great closng.out sale of books and
stationery Mt Mr.. Crandalls, corner of Seventh
ana ID streets, is attracting general attention,
GOODS are sold at heavy sacrifice,
james Boland who was indicted by the
grand jury, with others, for the outrage of
Miss Chaney, was yesterday arrested on a bench
warrant, and subsequently released on 1000
bail.
Mr.. William N. Tucker, the well.known
fisherman, left yesterday for Free Stone Point,
Va, in charge of n large fishing crew. They
We're conveyed down the river on tho tug.boat
Kate.
The store of Mr.. f. G. Wheeler, corner of
Seventh and streets, opposite tho market
was found open by Officer Byrnes early yestcr.
day morning, aud there was every Indication
lhat robbery had been attempted. Nothing
was missed.
Harmony Circle gave pleasant reunion
ana hop at Wonn's Hall last evening. The
entertainments was in charge of Messrs. New.
myer, Rad, Clarke, and Nuchmam, to whom
the guests are indebted for delightful even.
ing.
"A series Of orders will be issued by Major
morgan to-day, lnstructing the police to prevent
boys playing ball in the streets, recurring the
removal of bridges and pieces of timber from
the cutters Of paved streets in front of stables
and q more thorough inspection of ALLEYS, to
see that proper sanitary precautions are car.
ried out.
Two cOlored men asked TO look M Soma
SIX handkerchiofs at Hamburger's store, un.
der the Metropolitan Hotel yesterday morn.
ing, and attempted to run out Of the store with
the goods Mr.. Newmyer the clerk secured
tne door IN timo to prevent the escape of one
Oh them and saved the handkerchief He had
lively scutlie with the thief, who finally got
out OF the door and made his escape.
The wedding of Mr.. William Miller aud
Miss Mary Heinc was celebrated last evening
Mt the German Evangelical Church, corner Of
Fourth and E streets. After the ceremony
tho couple were driven to the residence of the
brides parents, ON the Seventh street road, i'm
the county, where they received the couprat.
uIati0ns OF their numerous friends
A EIFFRBTH MDT'NTEp sEVLN- g1rgN-,,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-25

There was large audience present at thecon.
cert the Peabody Orchestra Ager IIamerik ,di.
rector given yesterday afternoon and evening at
Lincoln Hall under the auspices of the Athena
UNI Club. The music was selected from the best
auth ors, aud was rendered with all tho artistic
skill for which this organization is celebrated
The vocal solos We're rendered by Miss Edith
Abel, contralto, and Miss Ii. A. Hunt, of Bos.
ton, soprano. The pianist was Mr. Is. Cour.
bender pianist to the King of Denmark, aud
yicloncellist, Mr.. Rudolph Green.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-25

The grand jury yesterday presented indict.
ments against the following parties: John
Smith, petit larceny, second oIense; BENJAMIN
johnson, burglary and larceny John Bowen,
assault with intent to kill Discharged-Eliz.
abeth Frazier, alias Lizzie Carol, alias Lizzie
Joyce, grand larceny. This party has been
pronounced a kleptomaniac aud is now in the
Insane Asylum.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-25
For 75,ceut Tapestries, Juliu, Lansburgl


The District Commissioners yesterday, in a
communication to the President of the United
States, requested that another officer of engi.
necrs in addition to First Lieutenant r. L.
lioxio, now on duty with tho Commissioners
he directed to report to the Engineer Commits.
sioners of the District as one of the assistants
provided for in tho act of June II, 1878.