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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Colby University.

VAUDEVILLE, July %. The annual meet
ing of the Board of Trustees of Colby Uni
vcrsity took place at Champlin Hail. this
morning. Hon Abner Coburn, chairman.
Percival Bonney, Esq, in the absence of
Rev s. F. Merrill, acted as secretary.
The forenoon was occupied in listening to
reading of reports of the faculty, and other
ordinary routine business was transacted.
Adjourned to o'clock.
The venerable Senator Hamln of Bangor
has arrived, and says that Postmaster General
Key was unable to accept his invitation to
stop here to commencement, but went straight
through to Halifax. On his return trip, he
will spend Sunday with Senator lIamlin at
Bangor.
! Ivy day exercises took place this afternoon
on the campus, the weather being fine.
large number of people were present The
exercises throughout were of an unusually
high character, as follows:
Grafton, James Il. Cochrane.
! Poem II. l.. koopman.
Glass Chronicles, A. NJ. Thomas.
! Presentation Addresses, j. Il. Mcdonald.
! Awards Handsome man, a mirror, Ingra-
ham; prying man, a crowbar Case; jolliest
man, bottle of laughing gas, Frye; heavy
man an ...sv ,hoir KING. married man n
,.,ao aa,. ce,,,ro,,,,. ,,n,,t.., AZ, s,,a.o
"'''e '"p' ''"''> '7' 'r
Page; best moustache, wax, Mason; ladies
man, doll, Kelly.
Music was furnished bv the Watcrvillc
Rand.
meeting of the Alumni Association.
this aftorpoon the followinr officers were.
elected for ensuing wear:
president-A. KIP. Small.
Vice Presdent--W. II. Mcclellan.
Sccretary--frof. hdwaro - hai''
rnllo,.
r.,, ,oo.,I,,,,. of tho ,oy. ,.oor os ,hon
roaa o,,or Which, ,,o o..n,.;a,;on od;ournod 70
o,,Ia,l Ca. s,.;.I ,,;,, anl
>, 90
,a',- 1 n.,.. 49,, :.
Wo,eryilla March n lsu3. died in Skow-
hogan. oct. 6. 1878.
Class of ls32-llorace Quimby, born in
oahdwlch' y. ~ aug. -'' i'of' "ie" !" -'c-
1la's ~ Is9c-NJora G. D;clcrson born
in New Chester, (now Hid \. H.; died in
Belfast, Me-, Sept. !, 1873.
"a. VI w. 30 ,;'
=, u pn ' na, ~ ~
Class of lSj3-ticorpc bradley. born in
Bangor, Apr, ;, 1882; died in Minneapolis.
Mihh' req H. l'''
At the adjourned meeting OF the Board Oh
trustees AL business oi Puoi'c importance
was laio over until TOMORROW
Inc ahhi'ersar! OF the literary socieues
occurred al the baptist chhrch' TINS evening
/ ne GRAFTON was ueiNere" oy heN. w. W.
sampson, d. d.. late President OF columbia
University. \ poem was read by Hon. Chas.
Ihurber OF Brooklyn.
After the exercises at the church, the col
lege societies held their reunions.
Deaths.
DEXTER, July %. Jeremiah Abbott one
of the early settlers in Dexter and pioneer
in the wooden mandatory OF the town ana
State, died last evening, aged nearly 80 years.
lie came with his brother Amos from Ando-
yer, Mass, in 1920. In 1925 they built the
first wooden mill in this place.
Cyrus b. Brann, NJ. d.. physician for
mery residing at Dover, \. H., died here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

We have received copy of the Maine
State Year Book and Legislative Manual for
1880, published by Hoyt, Fogg Don
ham, Portland. 1t IL a work of great val
ue to all citizens. Mr.. David Cargill is
agent for the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23
BASE BALL.

On account of the rain the Bostons and
Clcvo lands did not play.
ON account of the rain the Troys and Gin
cnnatis did not play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23
ILLINOIS.
Suicide.

CHICAGO, July -. Elizabeth and Anna
Trow bridge, sisters, hung themselves Mon
day, on account of their father squandering
their property. younger sister has been
rendered insane by the double suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

Ny~DR. NJ. NJ. LEAHY has returned to
Augusta, and will be at his Office in Meonian
Hall Block, (up one fight from A. NJ. to
9P NJ. DIR. H. is well and favorably known
in our community, and needs no recommen-
dation, as his remarkable cures are living
Witnesses Of his success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

The Davis Corporals have leased Mconan
Hall and its ante rooms for headquarters I'M
til the September election. The rooms will
be open every evening, and not only mem
beers of the club, but all who desire to become
such, are invited to come in. 1t will be n
pleasant and profitable place to spend an ev-
ening. There will be speaking from time to
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
threatening weather and rain, with southerly
to westerly winds, falling barometer and
slight changes in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

The political cauldron is warming up
everywhere. Corporal Davis is to have a
warm reception on the opening of his cam
paign in Cumberland county. The ''Little
Corporal will be well supported in Cumber-
land county
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
Erening Report.

EreRiRg Report.
New YORK, July %.
Money loaned at , al v cent. call, closing at
per 4-di- cent.
Sterling, is3a4si for long, and 1854 asst for shorf
sight.
Carrying rates, l-d2-; borrowing rates, 34a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

A democratic school house minister on
the Kennebec invites sinners to ''enlist under
the sin-staincd banner" and tells about being
jealous of good works and Jobs issuing
(instcad of cschewing) evil" Isn't that
tpmocracy2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

Persons who desire to go down river on
the excursion by the Henry Morrison, on
back to the city in season to hear Hon. John
Sherman in the evening. The steamer will
be back at her wharf one hour before the time
for the meeting to open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23
SOUTH AMERICA.
ChiIi.Peruyian War.

PANAMA, July y. Dispatches bring no
news from the Chli-Peruvian war. Sub
scriptions to the war furd in Chill and Peru
are slow, and there is a prospect of forced
loan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23
GEORGIA.
Shot.

ATLANTA, July %. Samuel G. Grassy, a
commercial traveller, shot Mr.. Reed and his
son Sam Reed, at opelika, to-day. They at
tackled him for alleged improper intimacy
with Miss Reed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23
WEST INDIES.
Government Affairs

PoRr AT Prince, July 20. President Ca
val has addicted and reached Kingston, ia
maica. Public order is maintained and Il
preparation is being made for the new cleo
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

The next thing in order will be the rcmov-
al Of DIR. Harlow from the Insane Hospital
at has got to come, and that noble charity
will be prostituted to II mere political ma
chine. Send for Trustee Ware,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23
LABOR TROUBLE.
Progress of the Strike at the Fall River
Mills.

FALL RIVER, July -. Sunday evening J.
Huges was accosted near Richard Borden
mill by three or four men, accused of being
a nobstck and stabbed The wound is not
dangerous. No arrests. The spinners re-
port receipts yesterday of $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

Kit Carson is spending few DAYS in Bath
astonishing the natives by appearing in the
streets in full Indian costume.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

The Maine Central Railroad Co.. is re-
pairing the abutments preparatory to erect
ing II new bridge in place of the wooden
structure on the Androscoggin branch, at
Rrunswipk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

Mr.. Herbert Gctchell has contracted with
the city for an asphaltum sidewalk on Water
street, in front of Hotel North. 1t will be laid
Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

Francis Murphy is said to have lost in San
Francisco by mining speculation more than
he has made by his temperance revival work
in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

The 9Th Maine regiment will hold their an
nual reunion on one of the islands in Port
land harbor, July 80. One of the attractive
features will be a sail among the islands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

Miss Annie Louise Cary will sing with
the Mendelssohn Quintette Club during Oc-
toher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

The cool weather has put considerable of Il
damper on the camping out business by the
seaside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

A number of spinners went from this city
Monday night, to work at their trade in the
Fall River mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

Ii you wish to know the scarcity of help,
or whether men are employed, 20 out on the
streets and try to hire man. \ friend
spent several hours in a vain search, yester-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

Repeat the name of Major Willettc to Il
HallOwell greenbacker, and he is mad ut
once. 1t was a little strange to send clear
to Boston for such a speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

Those who are suffering from the opium
morphine habit are referred to the special
notice of DIR. o. :. Sargent of Bangor. in
another column. The Doctor devotes all Of
his time to his practice, and assures us that
he never fails in any case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

A son of Senator Iamlin graduates from
Colby University this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23
NEW BRUNSWICK.


ST. joins, July -. The famous yacht
America, owned by Gen. Butler who is on
board, arrived this morning, bound on
pleasure cruise to Labrador.
Personal.
ID. NJ. Kew, Postmaster General of the
United States, and party arrived tonight, and
leave for Halifax tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

WANTED.

4 LOAN of $4,000. real estate in Augusta
"A A PERFECTLY SAFE INVESTMENT
VIII pay per cent; interest, payable semannually
Enquire at Office of ~
juysItsis D, W. WHITEHOUSE, Atty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

Hon. ID. H. Thing. Greenback Senator
from Mt. Vernon, Was in town to-day
1Hgusfn Local 10 i,gWs
Mr.. Thing may be the 'Grcenback Sena-
tor from Mt. Vernon" but he can never be
the Greenback Senator from Kennel ec coun-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

The following are the officers of kennebcc
Masonic Relief Association, a beneficent or
gsnizaton with headquarters in this city w.
J.. Thompson. NJ d., President; A. d..
knight, Treasurer; c. II. Brick, Secretary.
Enos Handy. lad of - years, living with
Mr.. Lewis Besse, of Fayette, having been
bound tn him by the selectmen of WAYNE,
disappeared on the night of June 2Gth and
has not been seen or heard from since Mr..
and Mrs Bessc left him at home early in the
evening, and when they returned they were
not surprised at his absence, supposing he
had retired, but not appearing in the morn
ing, they entered his room, and found that
he had not occupied the bed for the night.
Search has been made and inquiries far and
near, but nothing has been heard from the
missing bov.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23
California Mining stocks.

SAN FRANCISCO, July %.
The following the closing official prices of min.
N sfp IN ia,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23


The following are the names of the dis
tinguished speakers at the grand temper
ance mass meeting and picnic at Whites
NJ. Morrill,, Hon. Sidney Perham, Hon
Nelson Dingley, Hon. J. Nye, Rev. Thomas
Fyrie, of Gorham, Rev j. b. Hamilton of
Lewiston, Rev. A. S. Ladd j. X. Osgood.
Esq, II. II. Burbank, Esq. T.. w. Blake.
Esq, Charles II. Berry. Esq, Jordan Rand,
Ii. c. Jersey, Esq. o. Il. Chadbournc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

Mr. Lumbert, a graduate of Bowdoin Col
lcge, is an applicant for the position of
principal of the Grammar schools in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23

NEW YORK, July %. \ vienna correspon-
pondcnt denies that Suryian traders in
Eastern Bosnia have been plundered or muir
laraI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-23
ates, l-a2-; borrowing rates, ~ q.
New York stock Market.
Boston Stock List.

Sales at the Brokers Board.l
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-20
Our Surplus Savings.

With successful return to specie pay
ments question which has been coming
more and more into prominence during
the last five years, requires TO be answered
How shall we invest our surplus capital ?
For many years it was quite the fashion
for the worliingman and woman to look
upon the savings banks Of the country as
.hc chief bulwark against hard times, and
from siNpcncc, up, deposits could be
made and interest secured
But the long period Of depression, and
the lesson it has taught, has changed all
that The vast number of failures among
The savings institutions Of the country, and
the wrecks of little fortunes that were
numbered among the hoardlngs,> have
shown most conclusivcly that some other
way in which surplus money could be
safely invested, and yet pay an interest, is
necessity Of the hour.
Without rcvcrting to the unpleasant
banking history of the past ten years in de-
tail, it is enough to say that it has been
abundantly proven that no private insilu-
ton, OF whatever name or character, can
pay an interest on deposits that arc subject
to check at sight. Money, to pay profit,
must be proiitably Invested; and this can
not nc done by savings banks, where i, is
liable to he called for at any moment. In
brief, il is impossible to loan money, and
ut the same time keep it on hand as the
records OF all The dctunct and suspended
banking institutions show. This fact has
come to be well understood, since the
financial agitation first began its career.
What, then, shall we do with our surplus
savings2
In England there is an advantageous
opening Tor Investments in the Postal say
ings, and in France there is Il somewhat
similar institution, of which working men
and women largely avail themselves; but
IN the United States the nearest parallel is
the Government loan. What The dcpositor
wants. primarily, is safety - absolute
safety; and this he secures in the Govern
mcnt bond. The whole wealth of the
nation is pledged for payment. The honor
OF our people is stakcd on their rcdcmp-
ton. No private institution can compare
Tor a moment with the advantages offered
ny the Government in its bonds. The
people have already proved this, by the
way in which they have subscribed TO the
-Four per Cents. True, the amount of in
terest is not large, as contrastcd with the
rates offered by many savings banks, but
il is certain, and the principal is safe,
That Congress has done wisely in author
izlng the putting on the market of bonds
OF. small denomination is now conceded,
and il is in this direction that our surplus
savings will gravitae
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-20
Tho Estho. ic SitlG Of Trade.

A gentleman from Devonshirc, going in
to the Morris warerooms in London, not
long since, asked to sec the book of draw
ngs from which models of furniture may
be selected. When 1t was placed before
him tho Exeter man turned over the pages,
saying he wanted mantcD; and, coming
at last upon the drawing of an exquisite
thrcc-storicd mantcl with twisted sides, he
said, carclcssly: 81 like that; what will
you make that FORE"
81 beg your pardon, sir" said the clerk,
politely, eve never execute any order
without knowing first the proportions of
the room and the surroundings.
Proportions!" exclaimed tho Dcvonian.
"What docs that matter to you2 soy
want your confonnd now tangled chimney
piece, and that's all about It," h.
"Wo always consider the surroundings,
sir, and what is to 60 on the Shelves"
eco on the shclvcs!" shouted tho wrath.
full customer. "Shells arc going on it, and
waxwork under glass, and stuffed birds,
and, --confound your impudencc, sir what
business is 1t Of yours, anyhows My wife
will put whatever she likes OMIT, sir"; ant
out he walked in fierce indignation.
| This will serve to illustrate Mr.. Morris
idea. He does not intend to send out worl
simply because 1t Is the fashion, but onl,
where 1t will bo really appropriate AM
| useful. i53Ig.i
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-20
Why Flowers Turn to tho Sun.

Wicancr had presented to the Vienna
Academy monograph upon helotropism
and gcolropism in plants. After histor-
ical sketch, the author treats on the intlu-
G".e "f light on hcliotropisnl, and shows
lhat WIN lnc,sNai"g intensity of light the
strength Of the hcliotropic ctfccl increases
to certain point, and beyond this point
decreases. The lower limit of light intcn-
sity comedies with the lower limit of hello
tropic effect for the stoppngc of growth in
length, while the upper limit does not coin
eide, or only occasionally comedies, with
the upper limit of heliotropic effect for
growth in length. In the case of very sen
sitivc hcliotropic plants, the upper limit of
light intensity for stoppage of growth in
length lies higher, and in less sensitive
plants lower, than tho upper limit for
growth in length. Hc next considers the
relation between the refrangibility of rays
and their hcliotropic effect, and shows that
portions of very sensitive hcliotropic plants,
rs Viciasativa, curves in all lights, even in
tho utra-red and ultra-violet,' except the
yellow. Experience on tho joint action of
hcliotropism and gcotropism are next dcs-
crihcd, and the author concludes that the
phcnomcon of heliotropism Is due to unc-
quail growth upon uncqually lighted sides
OF the plant. .' t.. y"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-20
VOL. III.-NO. AZ.
a Male Cleopatra.

Gresham Is good subject to begin his
tory with, for it has what is earlier than his
tory-tradition and romance. The story of
the Grasshopper is pretty one, only the
rude hand Of the antiquury sets it all aside
by stcrnly proving that Gresham was no
| founding, but born in wealth. There are
| plenty Of tales left. How is it with this
1t is gravely related in work called claw
sons History of Banking" that the Spanisl,
/ ltmbassador to the English Court having
cXtollcd the great riches of his King, the
master of the Indies, and of the grandccs of
Spain, before Queen Elizabeth Sir Thomas
Gresham, who was present, told him that
the Queen had subjects who at one meal
expended not only as much as the daily
revenues of tho King, but also OF all the
grandecs, and added: "This will prove
any day and lay you heavy wager on it."
80 Gresham outbraggcd the Spaniard in
his own line. The Embassador, biiling his
time, came unawarcs to the mansion OF Si.
! Thomas in Bshopsgatc, and dincd witt,
hlm, when, finding only an ordinary meal,
he said: swell, sir, you have lost your
stake. "Not at all, answered Sir Thomas,
'and this you shall presently sec" lie
then pulled box from his pocket, and tax
ing ont one of the largest and finest Eastern
!
which he ground il down and drank the
dust in glass Of wine to the health of the
Queen, his mistress. ''AIy Lord Embassa-
dor, y said Sir Thomas, "you know l have
often refused .El5, 600 for this pearl. Have
| lost or won," 81 yield the wager as
lost, said the ambassador; ''and do moi
think there arc four subjects in the world
that would do us much for their sovereign"
Legend tracks the man. Here is one that
would do for Il medieval saint, and also
from Lawson. 1t must he borne in mind
that the street before the Grasshoppcr--tlat
Is hS---wns then used as the bourso of Lon
don, which is not unlikely, Gresham,
trading to the East Indies by which he il
reported to have made much money, at one
time was disconnected by the non n-arrival Of
some ships, which, it is alleged, had causcu
himmnch embarrassment. While dcspond-
ingly walking in Lombard street, n sailor
came up to him and presented a letter
which conveyed the joyful intelligence that
two of the ships had arrived, and that the
box the bearer would deliver contained some
diamonds and pearls of great value as Il
sample of the riches the ships had brought
home. Perhaps it was large pearl out of
this box or out of the two ships which
figured in the other tale. After getting The
good news on the boursc Gresham could do
no other than found, at his own cost, all
exchange, laying the first stone on June Z,
1866; and on January 9th it was opened
by Queen Elizabeth. The Queens ma jcsty,
attended by her nobility, entered the boursc
on the south side, and after she had viewed
every part thereof, and seen kind of in
wares in the city, she caused the same
boursc, by herald trumpet, to bc pro-
, claimed ''rhc Royal Exchange" and to be
so called thcnccforth and not otherwise, and
80 il has been. t.....Y
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-20

rapid and well aimed blows at his winged
assailants, and succeeded in thrusting The
keen blade into the throat of one and into
the bosom of tho other, SO that, after few
swoops, they abandoned the contest and
cluRg, bleeding and Ndyiny, 70 the ledge
where there eaglcts were waiting them
Archibald shcathcd his dagger; and look
ing up, shouted to his friends, who had
paused while the fight progressed, to con-
tinue the decent But, in looking up, a
terrible sight was revealed to him, for he
perceived that, while lhrusling at the ear
les, the keen edge of his dagger had cut the
rope SO that all the strands except one were
severed. The strain upon that single
strand was such that he could see that it
was yielding, parting, about to be snapped
asunier. He grew faint in expectation of
being dashed to pieces on the rocks thous-
and feet below; and in another second, he
would have been so dashed to death, but
that, before the second was over, and lust
as the rope parted, he was lowered suili-
cIcnlly to DC able to spring upon the ledge,
which fortunately he lstruck and manugcd
to Nantain his balance there, although it
afforded him scarcely foothold low
ever, his companionsl aware of what had
happened, speedily readjustcd the rope,
lowclcd il to him again, and he was soon
hauled up in safety, not even forgetting, in
his fright, to capturethc two caglcts and
bear them with him itriumphantly us me-
mentions Of his adventure.