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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04

\ li;ic girl, an inmate Of the Industrial
School, at l,dllpwcl. fell from tree Satur-
day. striking her head against A stone. and it
was thought at the time she was taken up,
that she was severely injured Our inform
ant iii not learn her name, nor the result Of
the doctors examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04
" WASHINGTON.
Army Annlicants.

WAsHISGToN, August 2. The following
order was issued by the Secretary of war rel
alive to examination of applicants for ap-
pointment as second leutcnants in the L. S.
army
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04

Stated communication Of Bethlehem Lodge
this evening. At u o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04
Public Buildings.

The report of the Supt of Public Build
ings and grounds of Washington, shows all
has been done that was available under the
appropriation, and various improvements.
such as building an iron hot house. repairing
roadway, and re-furnshing the Executive
Mansion, are recommended.
Shufeldt in Africa.
Shufeldts report of "Reminiscences of the
Saguni river, on the West coast of Africa
states that vegetation is luxuriant, that it is a
great resort for elephants, and good hunting
ground for ivory
COunterfeits.
Information has been received by the Sc
cret service division of the treasury, that
Photographic counterfeit five dollar notes on
the Globe National Bank of Boston, letter C,
and Dedham National Bank of Detlham,
Mass, letter ID, made their appearance Sat
urday at San Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04

Rev. Amos Rcdon, agent of the Hallowell
Classical Academy, has very nearly secured
the SlJ, 200 to endow tho institution neces-
sary to secure the $40 600 out of the Stone
property left to Bowdon College, the whole
forming a so 900 fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04

Street Commissioner Cottle has done fine
job on Oak street, in repairing culverts, grad
ing anil rounding the street with eight in
chcs of Gravel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04
Huntington, Mason d CO... View store.

huntington, Jason a to.'s NeW store.
onc of the most enterprising and reliable
business firms in Augusta is that of Hunting
ton, Mason Co, manufacturers and dealers
in mems and boys ready made clothing.
merchant taiiors and dealers in gents fur
nishing goods. For number of years the
firm has been located at 100 Water street,
but their business has so extended that it was
found necessary to seek more spacious ac-
commodations, and last week they took pos
session of their new and extensive quarters
at 1876 and 1870 Water street.
The salesrOom OF the firm is very large,
the two stores recently occupied by Deane
Pray & Co. and j. +. Fuller having been
thrown into one by means Of graceful arch
way of % feet This entire room has been
thoroughly overhauled and arranged specially
for Huntington. Mason 4 Co.'S business. A
handsome hardwood floor has been laid, new
counters and new shelves have been made.
the walls have been tinted pretty shade.
and everything else about the place is
as neat and shining as the car
pcnter and painter could have it.
On entering the room for the first time the
visitor is impressed with the extent and
beauty Of the store. and it has been said bv
Boston people, who have seen it, to he the
finest one this side of the Hub" On the
north side of the store is displayed the usual
extensive assortment Of furnishing goods, to
The south are shelves and counters loaded with
cloths for making up purposes. while the body
Of the place is filed with twenty large tables.
wherein are heaped in great quantities. all
kinds and qualities of ready made clothing.
For lighting up the salesroom kerosene
will be used and it will require more than
forty lamps besides those used in the large
show windows.
On the floor above, which is reached from
the salcsroom by a substantial stairway, are
the work rooms where all the custom and
ready made clothing is cut aud made. The
large work room is 60x23 feet is supplied
with abundance Of light from six windows,
and is connected with the cutters room by n
large archway. The trimmer's room is
by itself and one man is continually
kept at this work. The firm have
been very thoughtful in arranging for the
convenience and comfort of those whom they
employ. In these quarters rs in the room
below everything has been put in the neatest
order. Below the salesroom there is a verv
large room whore the goods are all hoistod
to from below. and where they are unpackcd
on counters and put in good condition before
being offered for sale. Illumination. Mason 4
Co., will require twenty-four awnings about
their premises on Water street to keep them
cool
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04
A F'iSherSnnu's Luck.

According to a reliable man who has inst
come tro;o the sra shore 'I'nclc" Jimmy +
of South Bristol hasn't had very good
luck lately. ''l'ncic' Jimmy is 81 wears old.
but still we'll preserved ola man. The
other day he was very busilv engaged down
bchind the clirfs vt Fishcrman's Island, snmc
five miles from Boothbay helping himself to
the contcnts Of MIR. Burnham's lobster pots.
and loading his boat He vas 40 much ocru-
pied with his work that before he knew it his
slaop had dr:ted against the rocks. The first
wave raised her up and catching on some
muscles she carcened; the next wave the
craft filed with water and sank. This of
course lett the master of the boat in the wat
er, and with pair Of heavy rubber boots On.
and some three four rolls from any place
for him to land, on account of the steepncss
of the cliffs. in a Somewhat unpleasant stua-
ton for AN old man But by working awful
hard and by putting ny with sometimes being
under water and sometimes ont he at last re-
gained terra hrma. But "Unele" wasn't vet
out of trouble, for among those who came to
the rescue of himself and boat was Mr. Burn
hum, who discovered his lobster pot in the
old mans boat As Mr.. Il. has had so many
Holsters stolen he thinks Of making an exam
pic of"Unclc' .Hmmv. by making him pay
the 500 fine Imposed by law for such oHcnsc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04

On Friday, the little daughter of Mr. Mel
son, proprietor Of the Augusta laundry, was
run over by a truck team, which she was at
tempting 70 get "A ride upon. Strangely
enough she escaped with only badly
bruised arm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04
Selections from the "squid."

MIR. Choate was one of the judges at the
irst regatta of the Squirrel Island Yacht
/ Club
The following are quoted as Augusta parties
down river or having been there Mrs. VIM.
4. Brooks, Miss Susan Brooks, Miss Mary
Harlow. j. ID. Myrick, W. ID. Chase, wife
and daughter Miss Lucy Cony, Samuel Man
ley DR.. Toward, Judge Whitehouse and
wife Mrs. s. w. Wyman. w. II. Nero,
Alex. McDavid Benz. Gardiner, Miss Sadie
Harlow, Will Welch, Mr.. Hedge, Mr.. Vaughn.
Carroll pill>bury, VIII Boothbv. Frank
Gaslin, s. G. Whitehousc and wife. Mrs
Adams and daughter, Mrs. Sawyer, Lizzie
Vickrry, Nellie Smith
1t is reported that several engagements are
already consummated. At all events great
many d"voil"ns are going on.
Captain Snowman of Southport last Fri
day caught 330-poundcr halibut few miles
south of Squrrel-the heaviest halbut that
has been caught in these waters for years
The fish was so heavy that after drowning
him. it was found impossible to get him into
the boat. and he was towed along homew ard
The fish sold at Bath for SIS.
\ steam yacht named Little Emily from
Boston, came to Squirrel Island n few davs
/ since. and made trip from here to Augusta
to bring party to the seaShore.
The Bristol oil factories have discharged
their men owing to the scarcity Of porgics.
II is probable there will be a hundred cot
tages on Squirrel Island ere long. The num-
Der now is about eighty. Our population this
week is thought to be about GOO.
This week the Squid publishes the largest
edition in its history. Our orders last week
for extra numbers were more than we could
fill, but this week we hope we have an edition
which will meet all demands. This week the
Squd is doubtless read in every State from
the Pacific to the st. Croix, with the Bay of
Fundr thrown in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04
Rally Mt China.

vi Livcrniorc also returned the
m that fatal land of promise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04

. NEW YORK, August 2. Its reported four
steamboats, have been libelled in the Missis-
sippi, for taking Immigrant negroes to Kan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04

The Squirrel Island "Squid' says there are
at present six hundrcd inhabitants on the is
land. This humber must have been largely
increased on Friday and Saturday, as the
Morrison took large lists OF passengers,
besides large numbers that left this city on
the train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04

Diphthcria j. prevalent in Lewiston and
Auburn, especially among adults.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04
Shot.

GALVESTON, August 3. News special from
Arlington says:
Deputy Marshal George White and party,
with their prisoner, Tom Afford, while en-
route to Fort Worth, were attacked by three
brothers of the prisoner, and in the skirmish
Marshal White was wounded in the groin,
perhaps fatally. Two of the Affords were
wounded, but captured the prisoner and es-
capped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04

Saturday evening. Leverctt Walters was
taken with fit "a he coming down the
stairs from Millcr's harness shop. at al
Water street, and falling lac struck his head.
as il is supposed, receiving quite severe
blow upon his nose. Dir. Martin va called
but his principal sufterings were found TO be
from the fit, which was probably caused by
the heat and by drinking ice water. Walters
has been employed by Mr.. Miller some two
months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04

river, Saturday ,-they couldn't stand it any
longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04

FALL RIVER, August 2. Thermometer to-
day, 1929.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-04
Back from LeadvtlIe.

l.. IL. Gushing went away from Augusta in
the month of March to seek his fortune in
Leadvllc. Thursday morning he and Charles
Farnum, another Augusta boy, reached their
homes neither iof them having struck any
sort of 4 bonanza. MIR. Cushing reports the
labor market in the mining regions over
stocked. Most all would gladly get AWAY
but they haven't the money to pay travelling
expenses. Coming by team from Leadviilc
to Denver distance of TAO miles the con-
veyancc he WAS in passed by great numbers
all along the way. Struggling on on foot to Den
yer, hoping to get work there so rs to obtnir,
the means for getting home. Mr.. Gushing
was quite fortunate in. getting work, taking
Daily Republican., 1879-10-28

In THE GENERAL sensations Of the
times comes q report from New Castle
by one Of the inmates OF the prison
complaining of i'll treatment by the war.
den. He, the prisoner, complains that
his letters for his wife instead Of being
mailed are mutilated and returned to
him, that he is starved for nearly two
days at a time for some imaginary
offence, and that the warden uses very
profane and harsh language towards
him. The complaint is such, that at
least demands the interference Of the
Sheriff. Because a man is prisoner
and unable to help himself, is NO
reason he should be subjected to
insult and i'll treatment, and we do not
believe Sheriff Pyle would permit such
things to exist If he knew Of it. The
substance of the letter is given in
our local columns.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-28
Educational.

We have often thought that the
course Of study in the public schools
s11Ld be modified 30 as TO lead 70 the
n0,e rapid advancement Of the pupils
IN tle more important branche: Of edu-
cation. For instance, the greater por-
ti0n q ,in- p1.s-1 by small children
IN so.riug problems in frsctions, which
AZ he Of ID possible use in practical
business sssirs, could BE- much more
adv suts2eoas.y expended in the study
Of a.1i:v1, EuDtration, division, mul.
tplca:.gu, reading, writing, grammar,
geography com mpD:itiDn and pUDctua-
.iDp. TIL, ~ mater We would impress
upsu tue minds Of the nembers Of the
bosrd q Public Education, as well as
upon tue mind of the Superintendent
VI tie SChppis. We think il absurd to
require child 70 puzzle his brain over
~ many fractions that LIE can neither
comprehend nor turn " any practical
use, even il lie should advance 10 the
more absruse studies Of ALGEBRA, as
t,onomy or navigation. The different
branches Of study enumerated are Of
practical use. The names Of states,
territories, cities and towns can be re.
called in after lif. the use Of nouns,
vsfus, &dverbs and adjectives are Of
every day occurrence, and the import
aDce Of 0fthogrsphy and punctuation
esuDo' be over estimated although
soms !sscuers appear 70 think the lat
ter, particularly, Is Of little or no conse-
queDer. To learn 70 speak and write
correctly j. Of great importance, and
much Of lhs time passed IN solving
fractions could be proftat!y applied to
the requirement Of thorough knowl-
edge Of the two branches named.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-28
The Free Trade Issue.

The indications are strengenthing tina
the Democrats intend to abandon tn,
discussion of finances and southern
matters in the approaching Preslden.
tial contest, and that they will con.
fine themselves to an open advocacy
of free trade. Fernando Wood, chair.
man Of the Finance Committee of Con.
gress, and the free trade leader of the
same, hiss for some time before the ad
journment of the late extra session OF
Congress, been in Europe and will re-
turn it at the commencement of the
regular session in December full of ar.
gument in favor of free trade. He has
already written letter to somebody
stating that the tariff will be made one
of the leading issues of the next canvass
for the Presidency, also stating that
he has received assurances from the
Western States in support Of a free
trade policy. All this shows the
weakness of the Democratic party. The
first leading issue with them if it could
be made popular, would be the repeal
Of all the Federal election laws that
they might be left free to carry
elections in seme Of the principal cities
Of the north, after ths Southern shot
gun plan.
The soft side Of the finance question
proved TO be a bubble easily pricked,
without substance, and they are now
ready to abandon that aud the shot
gun cause for free tariff platform We
predict that the party will be equally
unsuccessful with the free trade issue,
At time when through protective
.ariff and resunption Of specie pay
nents, business has been revived in
he country and laboring men have
both work end increased wages. The
Republicans have no more to fear
rom the tariff issue than from the soft
money and shotgun issue. All they
ave TO do Is to stand fast az the up-
lipching advocates Of fair elections,
ound money and protective tariff,
md victory is theirs, either upon one
n all OF the issues named. Upon the
arff issue Wilmington should be Re-
,ublican by majority of thousands.
I is through the protective tariff policy
,assed by the Republican party that
lsr manufactures are kept in opera.
ion and her thousands of laboring men
:ept employed.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-28
L.OCalettes,

Rumor has it that two ladies OF this
city have been left large fortunes by
an uncle, late Naval officer. The ru-
NOR has no charms for us, we are mar
ried.
A new nitro-slycerins mill now be-
ing built by Messrs. DUPONT & Cowlll,
help to make things lively up around
tine Banks.
The farewell whistle of the decatur
II. Miller" as she passed Market St.
bridge last night, gave the iiremen
an excuse for airing their apparatus.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-28
UBLIC SALES.

TARRlAGE FACT~RY AND DWEI.
~ LING AT PUBLIC SALE.
VIII be sold Ut public sale on
FRIDAY, NOVEM BIZ X 7th, 1879,
Rt2 o'clock, =. NJ,
on the premises, In Dublin, Bucks County,
Pa. miles frem Doyl stown Station, on n
the Doylestown brancl Of he North l
pennsylvatta X. H., ,he reul estate Of James
Dubois, to wit:
No. !. Lot 70xlT2 feet, ir me dwelling 32x
"a :eet, wide all, open tia rs. y rooms; back
building attached AXIS feet 8 rooms, cellar
under the whole, "a stories high, covered
with slate; shutters and blinds TO all the win.
dow VS., well and pump at the door, stable and
wagon house on rear OF lot on l6L feet wide
roadway or alley.
Eo.2 Loi tOxlSl feet, three story brick
carriage factory 3OxsO ie.t slate roo, complete
"'tsd up 10 Tho business, we'll and pump
or, frame lumber and carriage shed
: "nf irOf lot
IN good business location, hrst-claes
seighbornood. Sale positive, For further In.
apply to the assignee. Conditions
ut sale by 20. Al klNSDN,
Doylestown, Pa,
Assignee oil JAMES DUBOIS.
l0m.ls-25 llnl6
Daily Republican., 1879-10-28
A BOOnaPong.

1t was currently reported that MHs.
Sarah zsiglsr, the unfortunate woman
who says she was betrayed BY . city
oficial, was 10 have been arrested yes
tsrday iffound in the city, on q pre-
ssrrsd charge Of perjury, but SO fsr Is
We have heard the arrest was not made.
From the sources from which We have
derived our information there is no
doubt that An arrest was contemplated,
but We are glad to believe that the Sec
ond sober, sensible thought has pre-
vailed, and we hope that nothing Of the
kind will be attempted. There can be
no doubt that public sympathy is on
the side Of the woman, and that barring
some misstatements that were almost
unavoidable, her story is generally be-
lieved, and any attempt now TO have
her arrested for what she has said
would be looked upon as heartless
persecution which would be vigorously
resented by the public. The idea of
arresting her it is intlmated was for
the purpose Of throwing her into prison
supposing that she wsuld be unable to
obtain bail, and that rather than lay
in jail she would recant her charges
and thereby make a loophole OF es-
cape for some persons who find them
selves in very unpleasant dilemma.
A scheme like this il carried out would
make prosecuted heroine or martyr
out of the woman, and those who en-
gage in such an attempt to heap further
disgrace and shame upon her would
find that they have been handling .
which rebounding would
but iniure themselves.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-28
rhs nospaa.l luvsstisssisu,


As THE City Council will NO doubt en-
tor into full investigation Of the City
Hospital affair We would rsitsrsts our
suggestion Of yesterday. that . COM
mittse Of citizens be appointed to whom
all the powers Of the City Council shall
be delegated to make the investigation.
1t Is not that w have lost confidence in
the gentlemen who compose the City
Council that We make this suggestion,
but that the public may bo fully salts
fed. 1t Is no use denying the fact that
owing to reports duplicating certain
members Of Council in the misnanage-
msnt Of the City Hospital, nothing
short OF thorough investigation by =
competent committee of citizens would
satisfy the public. We are satisfied that
even an investigation by q committee
Of Council would result in q condemna-
ton of the practice Of holding periodi-
cal set outs or feasts on extra occasions,
at an institution W here there are maim-
ed and sick people who require rest
and quietness. If city officials really
must wind up special occasions with
banquets, a banquettins house should
be reaorted to. The City Hospital was
instituted as a place where crippled
and sick persons could have that care
and attention, that quietness and ease
which they could not perhaps have
even in their own homes, and this tact
alone forbids the idea that 1t is a place
for banquetting and feasting, which is
always attended Nth more or less bois-
terousness and mirth. In regard to the
charges that an unusual amount Of liq-
uors are consumed there We know moth
ing only as We See and hear of bills that
council ordered paid, which are sugges-
tive. II, as is intimsted in the" Every
those bills have been spirited
away from the City Council Clerk Office
by Mr.. Lee the Superintendent Of the
City Hospital, that is certainly matter
which requires strict, speedy and rigid
and that this invsstiga-
ion shall be an impartial one, and re-
nsved from every semblance ofa white
project on behalf Of the public
It large without regard to politics, we
ay again let the committee be citizens
# mature judgment unbiased by preju-
lice, and who are known to be upright
,onest men. In saying this We do not
wish to be understood as casting any
upon the gentlemen compos-
ng the City Council, for we believe
here are just as honest and upright
nen in the City Council as outside of 1t
md who would be governed by correct
md honest motives, but owing to the
complex condition of affairs, and the
lose relation ship existing between the
;ity Council and the City Hospital,
ound reason shows that an investiga-
ion and decision to be respected by the
'ublic, should be made by an impair
ial citizens committee.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-28
REGISTERS ORDERS.
y EalsTER's ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE.


NEW CASTLE COUNTY. October 10, 1879
Upon the application Of James Dennison,
Executor OF James Woods, late OF Mill
Cre;k Hundred, and In the said County,
deceased, 1t is ordered and directed by
the Register that the Executor afore-
said, give notice Of the granting Of Letters
Testamentary upon the estate Of the deceased,
with the date Of granting thereof, by causing
advertisements to be posted within forty days
from the date of such letters, In six Of the most
public places of the county Of New CASTLE
requiring all persons having demands against
the estate, to present the same or abide by an
act OF Assembly In such case made and pro-
yided. And alss cause the same to be Inserted,
within the same period, in the DELAWARE
REPUBLICAN, q newspaper published In VIII
mingtOn, and to be continued therein three
- Given under the hand and seal Of
}L,s, Once of the Register aforesaid, at
tO-S New Castle, in New Castle County,
aforesaid, the day and year above written.
SO. BIGGS, Register.
NoTIcR-All persons having claims against
tho estate Of the deceased, must present the
same duly attested TO tho Executor on
or before October 10, 1880. or abide the act
Of Assembly In such case made and provided.
JAMES DENNISON, Executor,
Address, Mermaid, Dsl. 1e2
Daily Republican., 1879-10-28

TUE CRY HOSPITAL bills for whiskey
furnished seem to have taken wings
and flown away, as they cannot be
found in the Clerks Office where they
should be and where other bills of the
city are to be found. Perhaps they
have gone to keep company with the
coal oil contracts that disappeared so
mystsriously when the present Super.
intendent Of the City Hospital was
Clerk Of tho City Council.