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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
SEVERE STORM.
Further Reports Of the Damage Done

New ORLEANS, September 3. Reports OF
losses by Mondays storm continue. The
town of Louisburg is inundated. The light
house at the mouth of the Lehefngunck river
IS destroyed. Steamer Trenton, from Baton
Rouge, was capsized and lost.
Reports are continually arriving of damage
to Wharfage, sugar houses and other property
and to crops, by the late storm. The steam
er Gilmore lost three loaded barges she was
towing, and the pilot of the Gilmore was
drowned.
SUMMIT, Miss, September 3. Reports are
arriving of the ravages of Mondays storm.
The creeks and rivers are higher than ever
known before, and the cotton in the lowlands
is under water. All open cotton on the hills
is on the ground. The crop is damaged at
least one-third. The bridges and fences are
washed away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
Superior COurt--Judge VVhitehOuse.

WEDNESDAY, sept. 3.
No. 2j. Harvey X. Josselyn VS.. Frank
Whittier. f. w. Whitehouse for pitt. S.
Titcomb for def This is an action on an ac-
count annexed amounting to $lS6.62, for
boarding, breaking and taking care ola colt.
The def. himself was out of the State at the
time the ptf. took charge of the colt, and the
contract was made with Cyrus Il. Whittier,
deft's brother. The ptf claims that
Cyrus was duly authorized to act as
deft's. agent, and furthermore that
def. subsequently ratified the acts of Cyrus
in the premises. In defence the def. denies
that he made any contract respecting the colt
with the ptf. either by himself or said Cyrus
r. as his agent. Def. will also show that
the colt was never properly broken, but
while in PITS hands was so badly managed
that it became vicious and dangerous. and
was wholly ruined. The testimony had been
got out on both sides. and the arguments of
counsel nearly concluded when the court
adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
ENGLAND'S CROPS.
\ Deficiency il Feared.

LONDON, September 3. The Times lead
ing article says: If fine weather continues
little longer, it is possible the actual yield
may be little larger than anticipated, but
at the best it is certain the wheat crop, and
probably other crops also, will fall short of
the average, aud the deficiency we fear can
hardly be less than % per cent. more.
storms yesterday in the northeast and west
of Scotland Large tracts of land were flood
ed. causing further damage to crops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

ES@ Miss Sanborn has the pleasure to an
nounce to her friends and patrons that she
has taken rooms in the house corner of Sew
all and Court streets, formerly occupied by
Deacon Turner, and directly opposite Col.
DeWitt's. At her new location Miss San
born has better accommodations than before,
and at considerably less rent. She will be
happy to receive all of her old friends, and is
prepared to give them better satisfaction than
ever before. New books and patterns the
first of September. Sept4-t3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
pedastrianIsnl.

The John Ennis 10 hour go-as-yon-pl please
race opened at s.25 tonight, with a good at
tendance. There were % entries. At 1925
Sullivan was ahead. with score of % miles.
Glow, 2l Collyer, 20; Candan, 20; Harri-
man, 20.
Another - hour contest, between Campana
and Hughes The Lepper", with Dan.
O'Leary as referee began at the same time.
in Allston hall, with large number of spec
tators. At 1925, Hughes stood - miles.
Campana %. Hughes having run all the eve
ming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
WASHINGTON.
Postal Matters.

WAsHISGToN, September 3. The Post
master General has ordered an actual daily
count made in all Post Offices, from the first
to the seventh of November, of all letters,
packages, postal cards, ETC., deposited in the
United States mails. Publishers of newspa-
pers are requested to furnish Postmast ers
with the number of papers mailed by them
within the time specified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
YELLOW FEVER.

MEMPHIS, September 3. Nine cases, four
white, are reported this morning. Four
deaths since last night.
Twenty-six cases in all, equally divided be-
tween the whites and colored, are reported
to-day. Four additional deaths have occur
red. The Howards to-day assigned twenty
five nurses to duty.
HAVANA, September 3. There were sew
enty eight deaths from yellow fever last
week, decrease of II from the previous
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
BY TElEG RAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
kennebcc journal.
MAINE NEWS BIZ TELEGRAPH.
State Convention of Reform Clubs.

State Convention of Reform Clubs.
SkownEo September s. The State
Convention of Reform Clubs met to-day ut
Cobum Hall. for a two days meeting and
were called to order by &. :. Webb, chair
man of the State Committee. +. kendrick
was chosen President b. c. Torsey of Win
throp. secretary. Joshua Nye. ". +. Eusts.
II. W. Dunn, b. s. Kelley. I. Sawyer and
many others were present. Some thirty
clubs were represented. There is prospect
of Il large convention.
Gen. Garfield in SkOWhegan.
Gen. Garfield addressed an audience Of
eighteen hundred in Cohurn Hail. this eve
ming. a special train arrived from Water
Colby University boys. They were met at
the depot by IA torchlight procession, headed
by the Skowhegan Band. Col. Harper at the
same time addressed an audience of four hun
dred greenhackers on the Brewster House
lot. The Norridgewock Band furnished ex-
cellent music.
Board Of Agriculture.
EVANSVILLE, September ). The Board
OF Agriculture last evening was devoted to a
discussion of the possibilities of the oat crop,
with reference to oat meal for human food.
The forenoon was devoted to a business meet
ing and full discussion of marine manures.
In the afternoon the question of success in
farming and how to attain it. In the evening
Prof eJordan of the State College Of Agricul-
| ture ectured on the sources of plant food
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
ITALIAN CROPS.
An Alarming Deficiency.

ROME, September 3. Further official sta
tistics state that the italian harvest shows
deficiency of ten million quintals of maize,
five million of wheat, and two million of 9th
er grain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
BASE BALL.

At Syracuse-Stars 2, Cincinnatis 2-six
innings.
At BaltimoreWorcc IL, Baltimores
..
At Boston. Mass.-Buffalos 8, Bostons 5.
At Providence-Provide licences s, Chicagos |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Arrested.

BosToN, September 3. Milford Berry, 81
years old, has been arrested, charged with
enticing IA five year old girl into his room and
committing an outrageous assault upon her.
He admits guilt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
\ Man Killed.

CiNCiNSAII, September B. Joseph W.
Hunt president of the Toledo. Delphas Il
Burlington Railroad, was crushed between
he ears and run over at Del phas, yesterday,
causing instant death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04


The friends of Mr. Jefferson Higgins. the
veteran overseer at the Sprague mill, who
left the mill few weeks ago, will be sorry to
learn that he is about to leave Augusta, and
take up his abode in Providence, II. l., where
he is to be Superintendent of one of the
Sprague Mills. Mr.. Higgins has large cir
Gle of friends in Augusta, and probably no
man in his vicinity will be missed more than
he. lie is an honest, upright, conscientious
man, kind and obliging neighbor, always a
staunch republican, and earnest worker in
the party; and all who hold the principles of
the republican party at heart will regret to
learn of his departure. Mr.. Higgins will
have the best wishes of his many friends and
all will be pleased to learn of his promotion.
The Sevcnth-Day Adventists began their
campmecting at Watervillc yesterday. The
meetings this year will be attended by minis
tiers from the West. 1t is expected that Elder
White and wife.-leading evangelists in the
denomination will be present. Mrs. White
is well known as a temperance lecturer and
always draws crowds. The beautiful maple
grove in which the campmeeting is to be held,
is situated on rising ground one mile from
Waterville village, and commands a fine view
of the surrounding country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
Fire.

LEWISTON, September 3. The dwelling of
jesse r.. Verriil. at Ilaskell's Corner, Au-
burn, was burned to-day. Mr.. V. lost all his
furniture. Mr.. Hatch, occupying a portion
insured $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
MURDER IN VIRGINIA.
\ Man Brutality Murdered.

RicuMoNp, September 3. James ii. Gait
ling residing near Murtreesboro'. \. C.,
brother of the inventor of the Gatting gun,
was found brutally murdered near his hog
pen. with three gunshot wounds. No arrests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
Mullicipnl Court.

George W. Grover was before the Court
yesterday charged with drunkenness and dis
turbanre at the house of Peter .idley. He
plead not guilty, was found guilty and fined
two dollars and costs, which he refused TO
pay and was committed. Peter Adley also
made the complaint that Grover had threat
ened to injurc his person and property. and
that his wife, Rozilla Grover, was as bad as
her husband They were arraigned on the
complaint, to which they plead not guilty.
Both were found guilty, and George was or
dered to pay the cost of prosecution and 10
find securities for six months in the sum of
three hundred dollars, which he refused to do
and was committed. Rozilla was allowed to
go mt large on probation.
George Simon plead guilty to drunkenness
and disturbance, and refusing to pay was
committed.
John B. Brown. for drunkenness and dis
turbance at the Court House, was sentenced
to thirty days in Jail, from which sentence he
appealed and refusing to recognize was COM
mitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
Drowned.

BANGOR, September 4. \ seaman named
VIM. I. Barrett fell overheard from the
schooner Bay Queen, few miles below this
city this afternoon and was drowned. He
was about Is years old and belonged in Bos-
ton The body was not recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
Weather Indication. for To-day.

For New England and the middle states,
warmer, cloudy weather, frequent light rains
easterly winds, veering TO southerly, falling
barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York MONEY! Market.
Ere1Iro Pepoff

EcsFIHo Report.
NEW YORK, Sept B.
Money loaned al q = " cent. on call, closing Ut
I'D per cent.
Sterling. 4soi aIsi for long. and 49, asst for short
sight.
CARRYING hnrr EAT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

Yesterday afternoon the greenbackers had
little side-show preliminary to their great
exhibition which comes Off next Saturday. 1t
ner, and two fifers, and was followed by the
OK, which is to be slaughtered for the green
back barbecue. II paradcd through several
of our streets DIR. Crooker and orator De
under the greenback flag, the doctor proposed
three cheers for the steer that gives 20. 1000
votes for Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

Rev. G. Whitney will return to Augusta
Tomorrow. Two Sundays of his vacation
were spent in Londonderry, VT, his mothers
birthplace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

1t has been said by the greenbackers that
Hiram Stone did not illuminate the other
night He did light up his house then, and
Yesterday morning he put out flag bear
ing the name of Daniel +. Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

[Sales at the Brokers' Board.l
BOsrON, Sept. ).
Boston Maine Railroad, ll6lgl6t
Eastern Railroad, Is Sl6-
Portland, Saco K Portsmouth Railroad, no g.
Boston & Maine Railroad "a il08i10i
Eastern Railroad, new bonds,) rs. 7sAa8i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
Killed.

PORTLAND, September 3. Elbridge Rem
lex fell from staging in Thompson's ship
yard at kenncbunkport to-day. and was
killed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

The campmeeting at Richmond was one
of the largest ever held there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

Half century ago, Emmons Rudge, Of
Hartford, was fined so and costs for selling
ice in the summer. The practice was al
legged to be dangerous to the public health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
AoraI ann STATE Minus.
Thursday, September 4, 1879.

1t is understood that Rev. J. F. Lowering,
a retired Unitarian minister, who formerly
preached at the Park street church in Port
land has become n convert to the Orthodox
faith and will join the Congregational Church
at Watertown, Mass, next Sabbath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

Ex-Gov. Dingley is to address the Win
throp Davis Club FRIDAY night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

\ despatch has been received at Bath from
Florence, Italy, announcing the death there
of John Adams Jackson, the eminent sculp-
tor. He has a brother and sister residing in
Bath. and he leaves a wife and one child in
Elorpnce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
Nominations for Representative.

Nominations for Representative.
The following nominations are reported for
Representatives in the legislature
REPUmICANs
Lewiston. l.. II. Hutchinson,
Isaac n. Parker.
Silas W. Cook.
Woodstock. Benjamin Davis.
Lowell, Josiah II. Stcarns.
Bethel Samuel Il. Twtchell.
Porter, Jordan Stacy.
Oxford, George =. Whitney.
Litchfeld, d. S. Springer.
Rockland. j. $. Willoughby.
I. f. Simonton.
Wilton. ]. X. Eaton.
Damariscotta. Alexander Yates.
Greene, Eli IIodekins.
Freeman Nelson Walker.
Porter GEORGE W. Towle.
Nobleboro'. James w. Clark.
Thomaston, John .. Robinson.
Buxton, &. W. Howe.
Medford. $. o. Dinsmore.
Bradford Charles u. Church.
Princeton, Alonzo Rolf
Hodgdon. i. e. Nickerson.
GREESRAcKERs.
Winthrop, C. S. Robbins.
Dixield, B. F. Lancaster
Dexter, Samuel Eldridge.
OronO. Albert White.
Brunswick. Palmer .. Spinney.
Bangor. Gorham l.. Boyrton.
Stephen Jennings,
r. 5. Morrison.
Westfcld. Joel Howard.
DEMOCRATS.
Winthrop, b. :. Kelley.
Bucksport, {. L. Homer.
McteOrOlO gical.
August was a very cool ant! " ct month
The mean temperature for - years is '66.-
So, this year 20. being ~. L. colder. The
coolest Augusts on record were Aug. 1866.
'62 .93, and 1897, 4G3.I3.
The mean moisture of the month is about
inches. (3.9Js. this year, 5.2ns, an excess of
LII inches.
Mean height of barometer at 32' and
ocean level. 29.9ll
Greatest do on the 10th 30.22S
Least do on the 18th, 9.406
Range. 0s32
Mean heat of 3 daily observations 64.s5s
g extremes. hoo
" all observations "a 70s
Greatest heat on the I'd, $50
Least 10Th, 4SS
Range. 80
Mean relative humidity. 81
Moisture, 520s inches fair days 81 foul
2 variable Z; cloudy, aurora | on the 23d ;
polar bands, B, on the Sd, 18th, and 20th I;
Rain fell on 9 days; No. of days on which
cloudness averaged .0s or more, IL; Thun-
der and lightning 3, on the l4th, 22d. and 10Th.
q. in Gardiner journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

In giving the names of those who took part
in the brilliant display on Cushnoc Heights,
Monday night, we omitted to mention Mr..
John b. DYER, whose place was SO finely IL
Illuminated. and who did so much to make the
whole affair a success. The residences of
Nessrs. W. W. Curtis and Chas. Hooker
were also illuminated. The actual number
of persons who participated in the display
was sixty-two, while TIE number of houses
illuminated was fifty-two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

The report on the streets that b. F. Estes.
the evangelist, has lett town. to be gone un-
til after election, to get rid of voting the re-
town and says that he shall be here election
day and shall vote the republican ticket, and
is proud of the chance to do so-that he is II
republican from the top of his head to the
ends of his toes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

The days have decreased two hours and six
minutes in length
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
New York Stock Market.
California Mining stocks.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 3.
The following are the closing Official prices of min.
ing stocks to-dav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04
Temperance Convention at Corinna.

\ Mass Temperance Convention was held
in the grove near the beautiful village of
Corinna. Tuesday, and was called to order
by C.. l. Wood of Corinna. The following
were the officers President. Andrew J. Chase,
CIV. {. Tempar of the Grand Lodge OF Me.
Secretaries. Nathan Roberts of Dexter, Abbie
X. Mardcn of Palermo; Organist. Miss Annie
Stewart.
The opening addrcs, was by A. j. Chase of
Portland. followed by earnest and cnthusia,-
tic remarks bv Rev. Mr.. Burns of Newport
{. ID. Starbird. &. W. c.. of Portland, Mrs
Ann Jellison of Bangor, .. II. lIinkley. Pres
ident of Reform Club of liampden, State
Deputy NJ. j. Dow of Brooks. and Rev. David
Boyd of Newport. \ sumptuous rcpast was
Gus speakers and guests were invited to par
take
Opening remarks were made by Rev. Geo
:. Hill of Exeter. in the afternoon. An orig
inal poem was recited by Abbic X Marden
Palermo. followed by eloquent addresses bv
Hon. Joshua Nye of Augusta, Mrs. NJ. C.
Crossman of Bangor. Rev. George II. Nibbert
of Boston. Rev. 4. l.. Townsend of Brewer
Mrs. Amos Pickard of Bangor, and A. j.
Chase of Portland.
Announcement was made of the public
meeting to be holden at Clinton, under the
auspices of Kennenec District Lodge of Good
Templars. TO be addressed by Rev. Geo. IL.
Vibbert: CIV. CT. \. J. Chase: CIV Com.
c. ID. Starbird; Hon. Joshua Nve: Rev.
David Boyd, and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

Last night Senators Allison and Blaine
spoke at Gorham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

The Litchfeld meeting surpassed any SINH
lar gathering addressed by Senator Blaine this
campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

The Treasurer of St. Marks Home CRATE
fully acknow hedges the following donations
for the month of August Mrs A. C. Dunn
mer of llalowell. 500; - tons of coal. II
joint gift of number of kind friends in town !;
Mrs. Leaird, ice-cream; Mr.. Sturgis, cake;
Mrs. +. Rowse, | doz. bars of hard soap;
Miss A. NJ. Williams. barrel of soft soap.
Heavy crops of corn are expected in this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

Heavy crops Of corn are expected in this
county if the warm weather holds on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-04

They raised potato in Bangor this sea-
son. which was big enough for meal for an
ordinary family. 1t weighed one pound and
fifteen ounces
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-25
(Detroit Free Press.]

A boy named Francis Debuc was ar
rested recently in Montreal for fishing
He was fishing for dogs He would fix
piece of meat to a rope and grease the
rope. After the unfortunate animal had
gulped down half the rope in order to
swallow all he had contracted for, the
heartless youth would haul him in.
Thus the boy himself came to be hauled
in by the creased rope of justice. This
particular boy will mourn for three
months that he practicedon the gullibili-
ty of the canine race. Still, his inge-
NOUS device should not be passed lightly
by. 1t contains the germ of great posi-
bilities. Why could it not be utilized
on cats? If any inventor can take this
idea and put it in practicable shape so
that we can, in single night get, say a
dozen cats on a string, he would be con.
sidered one of the greatest benefactors OF
the human race this age had produced
This suggestion is thrown out to those in
ventors who are now wasting their time
on subjects like the electric light and
others of far less Importance to the wei
fare of mankind than the question OF
quiet nights and the extinction of cats.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-25
Newspaper Scandal.
New Orleans Times.l

The way in which sensational journals
work up scandal is we'll told in New
York World of a recent date. Some
weeks or so ago story reporting the scan-
dalous misconduct as to an American
minister, q man now over 60 years OF
age, was hawked around the streets of
New York and offered for sale to any
paper that would purchase it.
1t was brought to the World office and
rendered to that paper for very small
sum, the seller informing the editor that
it would prove profitable investment
for the World, as the story was exceed
ingly lively, sensational and nasty. The
editor Indignantly refused the offer on
several grounds: That the story appeared
to be false; was evidently malicious;
irremediably ruined the character OF a
man and woman who enjoyed the conf.
dence and respect of their friends and
family; and because, even were 1T true,
it was a matter unworthy of a piece in
tIle COlulllHS VI uSCChV hSoSPaPoi'
These reasons, sufficient, it wouldappear,
for any respectable journal, did not suf-
flee for one of the papers of the largest
circulation in the West-the Chicago
Times-for this very story, given in full,
filed some five of the long columns of
that paper. 1t is an encouraging fact
however, to notice that the sensation did
not "take," and that it has nowhere been
republished.
The course of the World in this mat
ter is worthy of the highest praise and
commendation. For some years back,
the World declares, regular brokerage
business has sprung up in New York
and other Northern cities for the sale OF
sensations and scandals. Blackmailers
and ad3enturers derive rich profit from
this business. They pry into family Sc
crets and dig up old and forgotten fami-
ly skeletons, write the matter up in q
sensational style and then offer theil
manuscripts for sale to the papers, unless
the actors who figure in them offer to
buy these stories up 1t is impossible
for an outsider to know the immensely
of this business and how much the de-
cent newspapers of the conntry have to
resist and fight against in opposing this
system. They think, therefore, that
those who refuse the advances of these
sensationalists deserve credit and encour-
agement therefor. There is no doubt
Of it.