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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
4 New Branch of Industry.

Mr.. Frank b. Haskell, son of Erastus Has
kell, Esq, of this city, has for some time
past been in Massachusetts,, perfccting him
self in the manufacturing of ladies' corsets
He has some splendid and costly machinery
which the French only make for the manu-
facture of the kind he is to put upon the mar
ket. He has leased steam motive power in
Smiley's handle mandatory on the east side
of the river. has bought his stock and will
begin operations as soon as he can set up his
machines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
BASE BALL.

At Worcester, Mass.-Worcesters IL Uti-
cas- 4.
At Providence, II. I.--Chicagos 6, Prov
licences ;.
At Springfield, Ohio-Albanys 4, Spring
fields o.
At Providence, X. browns II, Amherst
10.
At Boston-Bostons 3, Buffalos 0-3 in
nings--rain.
At Syracuse, n. Y.-Stars 10, Cincinnatis
|.
At Lowell, Mass.-Hop Bitters 8, Man
chesters /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.

ST. PETERSBURG, June ). 1t is stated that
England has Joined Germany in protest
against the arbitrary manner in which the
khedive's decree of April 4th dealt with the
creditors of the Egyptian government. AL
though solicited to join the protest, Russia
holds aloof.
LONDON, June ). 1t is said Germany has
informed England and France she leaves to
them the political part of the Egyptian ques-
ton and desires only to defend financial in
tcrests of German subjects
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
Observation-Disclosures Locals.

Diphthera has again broken out among the
school children, and on account OF its break
ing out all the schools in our village will
close on Friday, 9Th, and remain so until fur
Their notice There is at present some five or
six bad eases of it in town.-The schooner
Maggie G., Nova Scotia. arrived Thursday
afternoon loaded with plaster for J. NJ. Ken
dali
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

The Trustees of the Insane Hospital, at
their meeting just closed, ordered the cree
ton of the proposed dormitory and a gas
dered slight reduction in the wages of some
of the employees, and attended to other mat
tiers. There was a tie vote, we understand,
on a motion submitted to make change in
one or two of the principal offices, to make
places for some ambitious democrat or green
hacker, but thus coming to a dead lock, Ct
course nothing was DONE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
a Warning to Children.

Wednesday afternoon while the little daugh-
ter of A. w. Craig, residing on the corner OF
Green and Chestnut streets, was picking her
her fingers and flew down crosswise of her
throat. Doctors Brickett, Thompson and
Norton were called in. Brickett worked over
her faithfully from until {. and eatherizcd
her, but he found it could not be got, and as
he supposed it had gone down, but as she
was coming out of the ether she felt it prick
her throat, and put her finger in her throat. and
pulled it out herself Her age is 9 years
Name, Cert +. Craig.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
EASTERN AFFAIRS.

CoNsTANrINoPLE, June 5. The Porte has
sent II note to the powers declaring the in
stalation of Aleko Pasha as governor of
Eastern Roumeia, without hosting the Turk
ish flag and observing other customary form
alities. constitutes a violation of the Berlin
treaty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
lIangc.
From the Hub.

There is perhaps no tonic offered to the
people that possesses as much real intrinsic
value rs the Hop Bitters. Just at this season
of the year, when the stomarch needs an APP
petizcr, or the blood needs purifying the
cheapest and best remedy is Hop Bittors. An
ounce of prevention is worth pound of cure,
don't wait until you are Frustrated by dis
ease that may take months for you to recover
i'll HnStnn LlObe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

One object in going to the circus will be to
secure a copy of Barnum's celebrated book,
entitled STRUGGLES and Triumphs; or Forty
Years Recollections ofP. +. Barnum," writ
ten by himself This is the revised edition,
enlarged newly written, and profusely illus
trated. 1t is one of the most entertaining
books ever published. The usual price is
Sl.50, but this volume will be sold on the cir
Gus grounds to morrow for 80 cents a copy
Scion was SO excited in the convention
when he got through his remarks that in
place of sitting down in his chair, went fiat
upon the floor. Thus will his foolish ideas
fall at last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

Mr.. Joseph F.. Badger of this city, received
on Monday from Judge Fox of the United
States District Court, Justice Clifford of the
Supreme Court, and Judge Lowell of the
Circuit Court, concurring, the appointment
of United States Commissioner of the Circuit
Court for the District of Maine. With a
finely cultured mind, good stock of learn
ing, and, what is better, fund of sterling
common sense, Mr.. Badger will fill the place,
we have no doubt, with credit to himself and
the legal profession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
WANTED!
Custom Coat Makers.
Steady work through the year. No time lost
waiting for IA job.
Huntington, Mason & Co., Augusta, Me.
may5 I'm
We NAIL

Itnh0nt Charge, Rules for Self Measure, and Sam.
pies of Material from which Mems, Youths and
Boys Suits are made (also Sportsnen's, Firemen's,
part of the United States. Address &. w. SIM
MONS son, Oak Hall, Boston, Mass.
The oldest and largest clothing house in New + g.
land.
y. Il. In many New England towns and cities, we
have established agents, by whom orders will be re-
ceived at the same prices we give to those who ap
ply direct "
great Special Sale (the 9Th this year is tax
ing place at Oak Hall, consisting of Gentlemen's
summer suits in Bamboo Cloths, India Seersuckers
PONCE silks, russar silks. Nankeens, Drap d'Ete
Alpaca, and Linens. Sample cards now ready
and can BE- obtained without cost ON application
Hammocks. Bathing Suits, Sportsmen's goods, or
Yachting Outfits are specialtes of Oak Hall Hos
ton. iune4teod&W 6W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

Local Brevities.
An elegant special car, belonging to the
Boston, Lowell & Nashua Railroad Company
bearing the President and Directors of that
road, arrived in this city on Tuesday evening
These gentlemen went out to Webber's pond
in Nassalboro' Wednesday, on a pleasure
trip, and fishing excursion. They returned
home yesterday.
We shall publish tomorrow DIR. Thomp-
sons address before the Homeopathic Medi-
cal Society.
a box of articles is about to be sent to
the Maine General Hospital. and any person
DESTROYS or willing to contribute money, bed
ding, towels, old clothes, linen, jellies, pre-
serves, pickles &c, &c, may leave them at
J. d. Myrck's Drug Store, where the box
will be packed during the coming week.
The other day while workmen were dig
ging on the farm of Mr.. John w. Jones. in
Augusta, they found silver teaspoon, which
was in good state of preservation. 1t had
probably been in the ground sixty-two years
or more. as in 1917, an old house, standing
on the spot, was taken down The spoon is
marked "P. c. G.
The rain has brought the old Kennebcc
up again to respectable proportions, and the
logs were yesterday running rapidly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
CAN ADA.
American Cattle.

OTTAWA, Sune g. The order in council
prohibiting importation and introduction of
American cattle, has been extended to the
9th of September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

We are glad to note the brilliant success of
an Augusta girl. At the National School of
Elocution and Oratory, Philadelphia, there
were recently held the closing exercises and
preliminary contest of the Senior class. Miss
Frances l. Pettngill of Augusta, distinguish
ell herself by securing one Of the four Class
Honors, which were awarded. Her selection
"Old Robin" by Trowbridge, was rendered
with such dignity of dicton, and calmness
of carriage, as to secure for her not only the
unbounded applause of the audience, but also,
what was more important, the decision of the
judges in her favor. Miss Pettinsil's many
friends here will be glad to learn this ntelli-
gence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
Eastern Steamboat Co.'s Bath
and BOOthbay Line.
STEAMERS SASANOA & SAMOSET.

= IL One boat now runs daily, leaving
1911. Boothbay at 80 A. NJ. Returning
lea> IS Bath at 4. NJ. landing daily at Westport
Rggsye, southport and Mouse Island. AT Five
Islands, Monday Wednesday and Friday: at
savers Island, Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
Commencing June Il, will land at Squirrel Island
and Ocean Point, going down Tuesdays and Thurs
days, +. NJ, If any passengers and going up OH sig
nal, on Wednes lay and saturday. A. NJ.
Two trips per day will be run after July 4. Tick
cts sold at reduced rates at all stations on the NJ c.
X. H. W. W. MASON, Agt., Bath.
iuneJ+tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
Weather Indications for To-Day.

For New England and the Middle States,
higher pressure, winds mostly from north
west to southwest W inds, cooler, partly cloudy
weather and occasional coast rains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

Mr.. Atkins said this afternoon he would
report back the legislative appropriation bill
tomorrow and endeavor to secure its passage
The Appropriation committee meet to-
morrow morning to continue consideration
of the remaining measures agreed upon by
the dem. caucus.
The Committee on Privileges and Elections
this afternoon commenced examination of
witnesses in the contested senatorial case of
Spofford vs. kellogg
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Fatal Accident.

PIrrsBURG, June .. Two men were killed
and two fatally and three seriously injured by
the bursting of Il brick yard boiler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

The Turf.

Dies MONIES, June 8. At the races yes
terday, Rarus trotted two heats in 2.2l ant
220s. He broke badly on the short turns o
the half-mile track
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
PENNSYLVANIA.
Retrieved.

PHILADELPHIA, June D. The Governor
this morning reprieved Nimrod Spattenkower
for thirty days, for the purpose of bringing
his case before the Board of Pardons. He
was to have been executed at Lebanon, to-
la
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
MASSACHUSETTS,.


BosToN. June ). John keely was held in
$4,000 and John Peters in 5000 for passing
counterfeit money These are the first ar
rests made in the country for the passage of
the new and dangerous counterfeit on the
Pawling, y. Y. bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
DAKOTA.
Suicide.

DEADwoop, June 5. OF the three rene
gade Cheyennes who killed private Bader,
and were sentenced to be hung July /, two
have committed suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

WORCESTER, June 3. James Farrell and
William Simmonds were drowned while fl sh-
ing at Oakham, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

Michael Shea of Bath is lucky fellow.
He has recently received 100000 by the
death of an uncle in Ireland, as the Times
hears. This is the second heavy legacy he
has had within few months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

TENNESSEE.
Denial.

NASHVILLE, June ;. Adviccs received
from Collector Davis, who with six men were
reported shot, states that they were fired at
but no one was hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

SKowHEGAN, June ). At the recent meet
ing of the Somerset county republican com
mittec and other prominent republicans fir ON
different parts of the county, the question of
a nominee for governor was discussed and
the general sentiment was strongly in favor
of Judge Virgin, in case Judge Peters de-
clines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

uor from the express, at the Pullman train,
yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
NOVA SCOTIA.
Court Matters.

HALIFAX, June 3. Joseph Hortell of Lu-
nenburg was found guilty of murder of ST.
mon o. Farrell, and was to-day sentenced to
be hanged August |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
Election,

TORONTO, June >. The general elections
for the Province of Ontario resulted in Hon.
Mr.. Mowat's administration being sustained
The members of the government were re-
elected, as also Messrs. Morris and Mere
dith, leaders of the opposition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

few evenings since the people Of Sidney
were called together by the announcement o:
a free lecture by DIR. Lancaster and others
nothing being said about greenbackism
There assembled at the union church some
fifty persons, counting women and children.
The effect of the meeting was this, and
it must be gratifying to the Doctor Our
correspondent has conversed with quite n
number who attended the meeting, some of
whom are in debt. and would like to be re-
lieved, if they could do so honorably. But
they say, if DR.. Lancaster expounds the cor
rect greenback doctrine, they want no more
of it, and will vote the straight republican
ticket this fall.
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NEW JERSEY.
Fire..

MANCHESTER, June s. Extensive forest
fires are raging in Jackson township, and
thousands of acres are burned over. The
fire is extending
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

On Wednesday night, clothes line thieves
entered the yard OF Mr.. j. j. Maher, at the
corner of Court and Chestnut streets, and
stripped the clothes lines of the famly's en-
tire washing; crossed over to Mr. w. H.
Turner's yard, corner Winthrop and Chestnut
streets, took his washing, and then passed to
the westerly side of Chestnut street, and
stole all the clothes hanging upon the line in
Mrs. Perry's yard. Search is being made for
the thieves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

The genuine Singer sewing machine is no
doubt the best family machine manufactured.
The sales at the company's office in this city
have largely increased since the first of last
January, under the management of Mr..
James j. Maher. The teams run from the
company's office in this city will give grand
street parade on Saturday, June 7th 1879.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

route to Boothbay about the Doth of this
month
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INDIAN A.
Murder.

INDIANAPOLIS, June ). At Rohcrsville,
Washington county, Tuesday, Lewis S. Mil
Ter, aged 10, shot and killed Charles Norris
of the same age, because Norris and others
called him nicknames
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

May was a very warm and very dry month.
The mean heat for 43 years is 53.726'; this
year 81 4jj', being 273e warmer, and the
warmest May on record except in ls53-5+-j7.
The mean moisture of the month is $40
inches; this year LOO inches, deficiency of
2.2G inches. There have been but 3 instanc-
cs Of so dry May. Last year when it was
O.0l2 inches less, in 1852 the total rain fall
was only OBS inches, and in 1850 0.s7
inches.
Notwithstanding the cold nights in the ear
ly part of the month, and the frosts on the
23d, 2ith and 9th, (thcre was ice on the
24th), the season is more forward than last
year. White lilacs in bloom this year the
2sth; asparagus on the 18th; peas in full
bloom at the cove IF. &. Richards, } on the
10Th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

Farmers report that they have seen fiocks
of potato bugs flying over their heads while
they have been at work in the fields. They
fear that the potato crop this year will be
damaged extensively by these insects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
local ann STATE Nrms.
Friday, June Q, 1879.

The present is Calais Centennial year
In 1879 Banicl Hill who went from Machias,
built the first house in the place on Ferry
Point. A big celebration is proposed on the
coming Fourth of July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
Fatal Accident.

BRATrLEnoRo, June j. Last night Mrs
Scott Dunklec, while the horse was frightened
jumped from the carriage. falling under the
wheels of heavy freight train, crushing her
to death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
WASHINGTON.


WAsHNGToN, June ). The President has
submitted the proceedings in the Fitz John
Porter case to Congress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
Municipal Affairs.

DAMARIsCoTTA, June 5. A meeting of the
bondholders of Wiscasset, called by the Sc
lectmen for to-day, was barren of results.
Few attended, representing very small por
ton of the debt, and none sgnitied willing
ness to accept the towns proposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
MONDAY, JUNE I'd.
All are Invited to Call and Examine Them.

And those wishing to buy will have their names and
price they are willing TO paw for such painting they
want. written in II book. The Pictures will he sold
to those who have bid the highest for them the
day the Sale closes
Notice will be given Of the time of closing the sale.
The book can be examined AT any time, end
can bid ls often AS another bids them. The
bids will be for the Pictures without the frames. The
Frames will be sold at the lowest wholesale prices.
inne2ftf
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Railroad Matters.

establishment of tonnage pool on all freight
from Chicago
Railroad Matters.
NEW York, June ). The Supreme Court
has decided that the elevated railroads and
surface railroads are subject to tax as real es-
tate.
Sentenced.
DIR. Bennett, editor of Truth Seeker" a
free love journal, is sentenced to IL months
hard labor, for sending obscene matter
through the mails.
Strike Ended.
The strike of iron pudders in the Passaic
Mills, Patterson, is concluded.
Generous Requests.
VIM. :. Sloane, a wealthy carpet dealer.
deceased recently, left sums of from $4,000 to
$1,000 to old employees and also left $50, 900
each to foreign and domestic boards of mis-
sion; Sl0,Ono to American Sunday School
Union; $1,000 each to New York Tract and
Seamans Society; $50, 900 to New York BIZ
bic Society, and $50, 900 to Rev. John Hall,
his pastor.
Frightened to Death.
PokEErsIE June ). \ tramp attacked an
aged widow to-day, frightening her to death
A lynching party are in pursuit,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
NEW YORK.


BUFFALO, June >. The loss by the Bar
mum fire last night, was Sls5, 900; Insurance.
SlS0,OOO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06

Latest styles of Butterick's Patterns, for
garments, constantly on hand at the Singer
Sewing Machine rooms, corner Water and
Bridge streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-06
Refunding Certificates.
Committee Work.

Subscription to the per cent refundins
certificates S3JS 40
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OH 10.

E1rP.
CINCINNATI. June ). 4 five story building
occupied by Post Co., dealers in railway
and telegraph supplies, is burned. Loss So
800; insured.
Slop tailors, bt'ing those who make goods
for wholesale clothing houses, demand % per
cent increase of compensation. The cloth
ing firms will resist the strike. 1t Is est-
mated that 10000 work at this tailoring in
the city and vicinity.
Memorial Services.
The colored people Of this city held memo
rial services last evening in honor of VIM.
Lloyd Garrison.
Benefit Meeting.
The Yard Masters Mutual Benefit Associ-
alton held their annual convention here YES
terday. Railroads in all parts of the country
were represented. The bylaws were amend
ed, changing time of meeting to the second
W ednesday in June, and Boston was selected
as the place for the next annual meeting. The
treasurer's report showed small balance in
the treasury.
Sad Accident.
Four men were killed and five injured by
the falling walls of Post & Co.'S building
burned to-day.
Christian Association.
CLEVELAND, June ). At the international
conference of the Women's Christian Assoc
citation, yesterday, reports of the associations
were made by delegates. Discussion was had
of the question, "Should boarding houses be
set-supporting. At the evening session,
Miss Corson read paper on training schools
and reception was given by the ladies at the
residence of Daniel Elleb
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Dir0.

In this city, June 4th, Daniel Knight, aged ~
wears, a soldier of the 1872 Funeral from his
late residence on Hospital street, O'Clock, Friday
afternoon.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
kennebec Journal.
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Sudden Death.

Brunswick, June j. +. ID. Toothaker, ii
well known and highly respected trader
dropped dead in his store this forenoon, of
heart disease
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Railroad Matters.

The second days meeting of the managers
and representatives of the Trunk line rail-
roads held at Niagara Falls. resulted in the
establishment of tonnage pool on all freight
from Chicago
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LOST!

LOST!
PAIR OF GOLD BOWED SPECTACLES, on
"A Water Street. The finder, by leaving them at
this office shall be literally rewarded.
Augusta, May IS june4f3t
NOR ONE DOLLAR you can buy a Good Fur
II Hat at GETCHELL'S Corner Bridge and Wat
er SITS. apr2ltu