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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-21
CONNECTICUT.


NORWICH, October 20. The boat race be-
tween Ross and Riley was not very exiting,
though witnessed by a large crowd. The
water was quite smooth, and the weather per-
feet. The race was a mile and a half down
river and return for prize Of 1920. The
start was made at 3.45. Both took the water
well at a "a stroke, which was increased be-
fore they turned the stake boats, neither row.
ing uniformly. The strokes per minutes va
ried greatly at different points from 40 to 80
Ross had little advantage at the start, but
owing to his lack Of knowledge of the course
he lost it by steering too far in shore. While
he was getting back Riley passed him, and
kept increasing the lead turning the stake
boats four or five lengths ahead. At the two
mile point Ross decreased the lead to three
lengths, but was unable to come up with
Riley, who passed the finish nearly two
lengths ahead. Time: Riley, 23.264; Ross
1880.
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Our correspondent writes: On Saturday
Mr.. ID. G. Cornish, one of the Selectmen, of
Bowdoinham, met with very painful accident.
As he was picking apples on his farm, he fell
from an apple tree upon stone wall, break
was attended by DR.. Cheney and at last ac
counts was doing we'll. He has the good
wishes of his numerous friends who hope to
see him out before long.
A rousing temperance meeting was held
Some ten persons signed the pledge. The
reform club holds meetings every Sunday af-
ternoon and they have been the means of
doing much good during the past summer.
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MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Prisoners Escaped.

Prisoners Escaped.
WIsCAssET, October 20 Two prisoners OF
the Wiscasset Jail, awaiting trial-Levi o.
White of Boston, of the crew of the schooner
Oregon, held for stealing along shore, and
Martin Powers of Bath, escaped this eve
ming.
Fire in Lewiston.
LEWISTON, October 20. Tonight fire was
discovered in the attic of a building on Lis
bon ST., owned by Thomas Ward, who occu-
pied the first floor with clothing. Loss to
the building, $500; insured in Traders and
Mechanics. The stock was badly damaged
by water; insured $1,000 each in American
and Royal Canadian; $500 each in Traders
of Chicago, Peoples of Trenton, Buffalo
German Insurance Co, No. America, Me-
chanic Mutual, Orient, and British America.
The fixtures apd furniture were insured $500
in the British America. Cause unknown.
suicide.
EAsTPoRr, October 20. Chester B. Nc
Gregor of PASSPORT, 10 years old, suicided
Sunday night at 10 o'clock, by shooting him
self through the brain. He had been clerk
for Cobb, Bates & Yerxa, Washington street,
Boston. Cause of suicide unknown.
Lightning Saw Swindlers.
PORTLAND, October 90. Last Wednesday
Deputy Marshal Crowell, at the request OF
Jerry Millay, a Bath lawyer, arrested at the
American House man named James Aus
tin, alias f. ID. Warren, who has been swim
ding the people of Bowdoinham by persuad-
ing them to sign what purported to be an or
der for lightning saws, but was really a
promissory note. Later, Sheriff Millay, OF
Bath, came to the city. Everything was con-
Quoted in mysterious manner. Last Satur-
day Sheriff Millay brought another alleged
swindler to the city. About five o'clock the
Bath men took the swindlcrs from the sta
ton, handcuffed, and proceeded with them to
the Preble House and then let them go, on
the swinders giving up about $1,000 in notes,
$780, as well as some money, it is under
stood.
A Military Visit.
The Salem Cadets came by the morning
train and were received by the Mechanic
Blues and escorted to the city building.
where Mayor Walker welcomed them, to
which Mayor Oliver of Salem replied. They
were afterwards escorted to the Falmouth
House, where the Blues gave them dinner.
Sale of Bonds.
Ogdensburg railway bonds of 1871 were
sold at auction Monday, to the value of Sl93-
600.
Suicide at Richmond.
RICHMOND, October 20. Mrs. PAMELA G..
Toothaker of Richmond, committed suicide,
Sunday, by drowning. She left note say
ing her body would be found in the river, and
deliberately walked several rods across the
flats, where her shawl and glasses were after
wards found, to the water. Domestic diff
cultes and mental alteration are the sup
posed causes for the deed. She was living
with her sister, near Springer's Point. The
body has not been recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-21

The new postal card can be sent to all
countries represented in the union, includ-
ing about all of Europe, China, Japan, Bra
I'll, etc. The design necessarily contains
more printing than the present card, and has
border something like the old one. At the
top are the words, "Universal Postal Union,'
little curved and repeated in French in
smaller type beneath. Then comes the
words, in bold type, "United States of Amer
ica," also repeated in French and then the
line, in English only, "Write only the ad-
dress on this side" The stamp is we'll
designed head Of Liberty, surrounded by an
elliptical border with figure ''2" on each
side, and the words, gu. S Postal Card
around it. The cards will begin to be issued
early next month.
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THE AFGHAN WAR.
The Disturbances on the Assan FfSa.
tier.

Simla, October 20. Disturbances on the
Assam frontier, and the murder Of the Britith
deputy commissioner by the, Mexlona HagAs
the l4th, need cause no anxiety. ~ the Mag
hill tribes are marauders whom the presence
of British troops will speedily subdue.
The independent tribes between Alekbuyh
and Shulargardan are still assembled and
making hostile denominations. Reinforce
ments are proceeding, and Kushi is occupied.
Cholera has appeared amongst three British
regiments.
LAHORE, October 20. Much anxiety is felt
respecting the condition of transportation in
Khyber pass, where the supply trains are
completely blocked up. Three attacks have
been made on the British by the tribes in
Kurrum Valley since the 18th. The
Ghilseais are reported to be again preparing
for hostilities.
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NEW YORK.
Verdict.

New YORK, October 20. The Jury gave
a verdict of five thousand dollars IN favor of
the child who was showed from the New York
Central train, while stealing ride, by which
lost its hand.
Wrecked Seamen Arrived.
Forty wrecked seamen belonging to ten
vessels lost in the northern gulf of Mexico,
in September, (before rep0rted) arrived here
on the steamer from Vera Cruz, yesterday,
and were cared for by different consulates.
No American vessels lost.
Spontaneous Combustion.
The fire on the steamship Melsel on her
late passage from Europe, was found to have
originated in spontaneous combustion of sew
ing silk.
Revolution Ended.
During the night of the Sd inst, the revo-
luton at Port au Prince against the provincial
government was ended by the formation of a
new government.
Sentenced.
Thomas Brown, the wife murderer, was
sentenced to four years in the State Prison.
Fatal ARRAY.
SUMMITvILLE, October 30. In a quarrel
Saturday, Jeptha Vannigan struck George
Johnson with a stick Of wood, fracturing his
skull He died Sunday. The night was
caused by son of Vanigan insulting lady
relative of johnson, and the elder went to
the rescue of the son. All are under arrest.
Destructive Fire.
MALONE, October 20. A terrible confagra-
ton commenced in Webster Brothers tan
merry this morning, which spread with fearful
rapidity and threatened to destroy the entire
town. but was finally got under control after
destroying two tanneries and number of
other buildings. Loss Sl50,000; half in
sured Two hundred employees are thrown out
of work.
A False Report.
1t is thought that the report of the capture
of Merr is false.
Empress Eugene.
PARIS, October 20 Eugene will go to
Zululand, in February, to pray on the spot
where her son was killed.
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Mr.. G. A. Simonds has been appointed
Fish and Game Warden of Smithfield and
vicinity. Mr.. George Rowe, Warden, for
Pleasant Ridge, etc. And Mr.. Ruel Williams
Deputy Warden for Belgrade. Two of the
officers of the Kcnnebec Association for the
protection Of fish and game have recently
visited the Belgrade waters to look after the
interests of the association. They were sor-
~ to find that one citizen of Augusta has
carried nets to Long Pond. They have made
arrangements for their capture if they are
put in the water, when this mans name will
be given to the public as violater of the law
and he will receive the punishment that the
law gives such offenders.
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE,
Gold Sent to New York.

Gold Sent to New York.
LONDON, October 20. A quarter million
dollars worth Of eagles were withdrawn from
the bank, Saturday, for New York.
Arctic Explorers.
The Swedish Arctic exploring steamer
Tega, with Prof. Nordenskjold on board, ar
rived at Kolbeo, the l4th.
Death.
Bular, German Secretary of Foreign At
fairs, is dead, aged Al.
Anti.Rent Meeting.
Atan anti-rent meeting in the county of MayO
on Sunday, 5000 persons attended. Resolu-
tons calling for abatement of rents were
passed.
The Afghan Ameer.
1t is stated that the Ameer has shown HIM
self utterly unfit to rule this turbulent peo-
pie.
Marriage Proposals.
vienna, October 20. Duke Bailen, Span
ish envoy, has arrived to demand the Arch
Duchess Marie Christine in marriage with
Alfonso, King of Spain. After this formality
the Arch Duchess will make a solemn re-
nunciatiOn of her rights of succession to the
throne. 1t is expected the Arch-Duchess,
accompanied by her mother, will leave Vien-
ma, Nov. Goth, for Paris, remaining there
two days thence to Madrid. The wedding
will occur the 27th or 2sth of November,
the Kings birthday occurring the 2Sth.
TurcOman Aid.
ST. PETERSBURG, October 20 The Golas
says the son of the Khan of Merry has sue
ceeded in bringing several thousand Turco-
man troops to the aid of the Tekkes.
Retreat Of Forces.
Information from central Asia reports the
retreat of Gen. Lomakins force to the west
of Beurm. The effort to make Geaktepe the
base of operation will be abandoned.
Turkey and ROumelia.
CoNsrANTINoPLE, October 20. The Sultan
has invited the Governor of Eastern Roume-
liza to visit ConstantInople, but the latter has
declined. This has caused dissatisfaction in
official quarters.
The Floods.
MADRID, October 20. The Courts will be
asked to relieve Murcia from direct taxes, in
consequence of losses by the inundatiOn.
The food was subsiding rapidly, Saturday.
Loss by the Flood.
PARIS, October 90. The total damage by
the recent floods in Spain are estimated at
GO, 900, 900 francs $500 houses and l20 mills
were destroyed. Paris has subscribed So 900
francs for the relief of the sufferers, and the
Princes of Asturias so, 200 piastres. The
Bank of Spain has collected 60, 600 francs for
the same purpose.
Explosion.
ALIKHEYL, October 49, The cause of the
explosion of the magazine of Bala Hizsar is
unknown. The first explosion occurred a,
half past one this afternoon, the second al
~. -.
hended. The magazine i. believed to con.
tain POO, 900 shot and shell, large number
of rifles amp six tons of powder. One man
of the 66th regiment, twenty-one Ghorkis,
six camp followers, and many Afghans were
killed.
Strikers Resume Work.
Nous, October 90. 1t is reported that the
miners who have been on a strike at Charlerio
are returning to their work Socialists are
advising them to defer the strike until the
men in all the pits can join it.
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The remains of Rev. Joseph w. Williams.
who recently died in Bath, were brought to
this city yesterday, on the afternoon train,
for interment. Mr.. Williams formerly re-
sided in this city and was concerned some
twenty-five years in the blacksmith business,
on Water street. For some time he was a
lay preacher of the Methodist denomination,
but at length was regularly ordained to the
work Of the ministry, which he has followed
several years. He was a man much respect
ed by all who knew him.
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PAINE, THE DErAULTER.
His Arraignment in Quebec.

FALL RIVER, October 20. Milton Reed,
counsel of the American Linen Co. and
Assistant Marshal Pearce, returned to Que
bee this morning to be present at the arraign-
ment of Walter Paine, tomorrow. Paine's
counsel moved his discharge Saturday, on
the ground that the u. s. government had
declined to ask for his extradition, but the
court refused until tomorrow, when the writ
is rcturnable, thus affording time for the
arrival of parties from this city.
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OHIO.
Meeting Of Strikers.

CIScINNATI. October 20. The striking fur
niture makers to the number of 1900 held a
meeting to day, and resolved to march to the
factory of Mitchell and Rammellsberg, whore
some workmen remain at the old rates, and
demand of the proprietors an advance of Is
per cent, and in case of refusal to take the
workmen out of the building. The demand
was refused. There were fears of riot, and
the police were sent to the place, but the
strikers marched away without doing any
violence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-21

A man living at the north END Of State
street received very peculiar present last
week, from some of his observing and
thoughtful friends. He has rather an un-
common sized pair of feet--or at least of
boots--which the before mentioned friends
thought required an extraordinary kind of
boot-jack, so they got forked tree Of good
size, out of which they manufactured mon
ster boot-jack and presented it to him for
his special use.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
A Postal Thief.

PiTTsrIELD, October 20. Ellen Judd, for
nine years a clerk in the post Office here,
was detected in opening letters and also TAX
ing various sums of money from the Office.
She confesses to having opened letters for
some time, but declares speculations began
but recently.
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YELLOW FEVER.

MEMPHIS. October 20. Three more cases
reported this afternoon, and one additional
death. The rule prohibiting loose lint seed
cotton being brought into the city, has been
rescinded.
Four more have died since p. NJ.
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FINANCIAL AND col1rERc1AL
New York Money Market.
Evening Report.

NEW YORK. Oct. 20.
Money in active demand, 6s7 ON call. Prime Mer.
camille paper 5s6l Sterling dull, 4Sosl long, 4s2lo
s23 short
Governments strong. In State bonds Louisiana
eonsols strong at 4sls4sa. Railroad bonds strong
under brisk inquiry.
Stock speculation was very active and buoyant
throughout the entire day, and prices steadily sd
vsnced to the close. The improvement for the day
ran4ed from tot The market closed strong, with
an upward tendency. Transactions, 3se, 900.
Closing bids:
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ILLINOIS.
ATTEMPTED Rape.

MINouK. October 20. Miss Martin, daugh-
ter of prominent stock dealer was found in
a senseless condition near the railroad, half
a mile from her home this morning. horribly
mutilated from an attempt at rape, having
been assaulted by young william named
Debon, while returning from church Sunday.
She had lain there twenty hours. He had
cut her on the forehead and in the throat, one
stab nearly severing the windpipe, and had left
her for dead. She identified Debon as the
assailant and he is under arrest.
Murder and Suicide.
BLOOMINGTON, October 90. A horrible
tragedy was enacted here to-day. VIM Hogg,
one of the Oldest and most respected citizens
of the place, but most eccentric man. who
has been unfortunate in business, came home
at noon, and shot his daughter, aged Is, in the
parlor He then called his son. aged II, into
the house, and shot him through the head.
He then went to a wood shed and put bullet
into his own brain. Hogg and his daughter
are dying, but the boy may possibly recover.
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The new firm of Williamson, Ward & Co.
business in the sale of furnaces, as look at
their advertisement in this mornings paper
will show. A mere glance at the many
names Of some of the best men on the Ken
nebec whom they have supplied with furnaces,
is evidence enough that they deal in superior
articles and have the confidence of the COM
munity as reliable business men.
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Notes from the CampgrOund.

Notes from the CampxrOund.
No finer drive can be found than that from
Augusta to tins place. The greater part of the
distance the highway affords beautiful view
of the Kennebec, and at this season, the
scenery is just lovely. Reader, if you wish
to get away from books and figures, just take
a team and trip to this spot will well repay
the outlay. No prettier place can be found
in the valley of the Kennebec than this. As
you ride in through the gate city greets you,
and any one who has not visited here for
three years, will be lost. One can spend a
half hour riding through the avenues and not
ing the improvements. The cottages are
nearly all closed for the season. Now and
then stray cottager like ourself comes to
spend day or two and enjoy this beautiful
autumnal weather The leaves are beginning
to fall, and already the ground is covered With
thick carpet of various hues. The acorns
crack beneath our feet, and we wish our good
brother from the city was here to gather some
to feed the squirrels again this winter.
Why would it not be good time to hold a
campmeeting. The weather could not be more
favorable.
The new superintendent has been busy, he
has moved over the ground from the enclos-
ure to the railroad, and it looks nicely, grass
is coming in, and in few years 1t VIII be
equal to a park. He is now building shed
under which to place the wood used in the
boarding house, and also to keep supply
for cottagers. Mr.. Reed is still occupying
Mr. Clark's cottage, and is quite lame. Pre-
sumo he will stop here during the winter. 1t
looks quite natural TO see him here. Mr..
Brann reports no tramps on the grounds, and
no property rhoiested in any wise. s.
Oct. 10. 1879.
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LABOR TROUBLE.

CINCINNATI, October 20. The journeymen
butchers demand a reduction of hours from
10 to II per day, with extra pay for over
work.
The striking cabinet makers propose start
ing a cooperative factory.
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winthrop Locals.

winthrop Locals.
A very interesting public reading was Civ
en- at Winthrop town hall, Saturday evening,
Oct. 18th, by Mrs. Fletcher of Augusta, and
several members of her elocutionary class OF
young ladies whom she has been instructing
| for several months.
Rev. s. p. Smith, the young and popular
pastor Of the Universalist society, delivered
| by invitation very instructive and enter
| tanning lecture before the reform club, at
town hail. Sunday, October 10Th. He
was listened to very attentively by
a large and appreciative audience. Subject :
''The Educational Basis of Temperance. "
Every reform club and good templar lodge in
Maine ought to procure the delivery of Mr..
Smiths lecture in the vicinity where located.
f. S. French, President of the club, is win
ming golden opinions from all, by the very
excellent manner in which he discharges the
difficult duties of the Office. A grand rally
will be held next Sunday at the hall in the
interest OF temperance; meetings forenoon,
afternoon and evening. A general invitation
is extended to all. Eminent speakers from
abroad are expected to be present 1t is
hoped that the meetings will set the cause of
temperance blooming again IN our midst
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Bowdoin College Notes.

The "scrub" boat races took place Saturday
p. NJ. over a part of the usual course. -Four
crews entered, but one was compelled to
Withdraw soon after the start owing to a
broken oar The other crews made the course
in I: &c. Z 50 and I: 40 respectively. The
names OF the winning crew are as follows
Capt. f. g. Spring, 80, No. B; w. s. Whit
more, 80. Stroke G. S. Payson. 49, Bow
c. l.. Baxter 81, No. q +. ii. Chamberlin.
81, Coxswain. Distance rowed, II miles.
Considering the small amount of practice the
crews have had the result is highly satisfac-
tory.
The editors of the Bugte, our annual pub
lication, have been chosen. They are w. A.
Gardner. W. p. Skillings, +. c. Stevens, w.
w. Towlc, and of the Junior class, J. o. p.
Wheelwright.
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LOUISIANA.
Republican State Convention.

New ORLEANS, October 90.
The Louisiana republican State convention
met yesterday at New Orleans, ex-Gov. Hahn
temporary chairman.
The convention elected A. j. Damont per.
manent chairman, and Hon. Taylor Beattie
of Lafourche was nominated for governor,
by reclamation. A committee was appointed
to select candidates for other State officers.
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The Women's Christian Temperance
Union will give a supper next Saturday eve
ming, at Temperance Hall.
A delegation from Capital Lodge, Of this
city, visited Ilallowell Lodge last evening.
We understand there is a strong movement
afoot which will result in the members Of
the Women's Christian Temperance Union
becoming members of the Reform club. The
purpose is to bring the members Of both
bodies together for the more effectual pro-
motion and dvancement of the temperance
cause.
As the result of Mrs Whitney's effort here,
last Sunday, before the Reform club, on the
subject of Gospel temperance, the business
meetings of the club will hereafter be pre-
faced by prayer and praise meetings. A
large number Of the Reform club and Good
Templars will attend the Temperance meet
ing ut Winthrop, next Saturday.
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COLORADO.
Robbery.

DODGE CITY, October 90. Advices are re-
ceived from Trynad, Col, reporting the rob-
bling of railroad train at Los VOjas. Five
men seized the express messenger and rified
the express safe Of $3l, 900. The robbers
escaped.
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Will every member of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union, endeavOr to be
present at the meeting this afternoon? Mat
tiers of special Importance will come up for
consideration and decision.
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Pedes(rianism.

WORCESTER, October 20. Twenty lone
men started in six days go-as-you-pleasc
race, l24 hours each day. OToolc is ahead
with so miles
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GEORGIA..
Fatal Quarrel.

AUGUSTA, October 20. Two colored men
had difficulty at Quaker Springs church,
yesterday. One of them shot the other twice
and then cut him with u razor, killing him
instantly.
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The Scribner trial is assigned for Wednes-
day, and it is expected that it will take two
days to hear all the testimony.
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One of the old soldiers from rogus brought
up in the station house at Bangor, the other
night, he usually going to that city when he
receives his pension and getting on spree
there
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Gen. Boynton has recently moved into hi:
new house on Gage ST., and leased his house
on Grove st. to Mr.. Geo. Phlbrook.
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Chanfrau is coming here with his Exit, the
Arkansas Traveller There isn't more in
teresting play on the boards.