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The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

The Republicans hit the nail on the
head, in one respect at least, when
they nominated Garfield. God
knows their party needs a minister
OF the gospel TO watch by its dying
bed and attend It in its last hours.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

Now that there no longer seems to
be any doubt of llancock's election.
the papers are busy specializing as TO
who will compose the Cabinet of the
the new President.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

Volume number one OF Ben Deer
ing's Capital Gazette is spon our
table. II ia email in size but newsy
and neat in its get up. May ii live
and flourish. s4
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

The campaign poet has not begun
his prosecutions toany great extent as
yet. The difficulty to get words to
rhyme and jingle with the names Of
the candidates holds him in chock.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

The Louisville Commercial, in all
editorial, asks the question, Have
we leader ?" 1t Ia n tough question
but we arc inclined to think you have
one, such q Que as he is.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

We do not believe the story that
Garfield walks in the middle of the
street, so great is his antipathy TO
pavements
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

Prominent Republicans all over the
country are forsaking their old rattle
trap of Q party and coming over TO
the. Democratic ranks.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

Sixty five Grant Republicans OF St.
Louis, WHO labored for the nomination
of Grant. have decided, in club as
seinbled, to change their allegiance
to Hancock hia coinpeer in arms.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06
lS Pounds Gained in threo Weehs,
and Cured of CONFIRMATION.

Mcssrs. Jraddoek y Co., 1862 Race ST..
Philadelphia, Ia.
Gentlemen PLEASE send me twelve BOTTLES
OF DR.. II. JAMEs' CANNABis lSDIcA, one each
OF Pnls and Ointment, for d friend o. mine
tincs cured me. OF Consumption some three
years ago want him to try them | gained
nttccn lUunds while ing the first three bot.
Ties, and Know tits just the thing f,r hun.
Respectfully. J. V.iiTLL
This remedy speaks FOR itself. One bottle
will satisfy the most skcptiral. There il not
single symptom Of Consumption that II does
not dissipatc Mt once, and 1T viii break up
frcsh cold IN - hours 1850 per pint bottle. r.
Address CRADDoBK Il Go, Ioss Race ST phil
adelphla, Pa. 'Nsll may II, $50.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

Henderson county, as usual bps put
ent a candidate for Congress for Jim
Mckenzie 10 amase himself with In
tho coming Canvass.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

The negroes were for Grant because
he aft for 'cns." They can vote for
Hancock on the same grounds, and
many of them will do so.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

tits a wonder some bright Repub-
lican has net declared the Democratic
candidate, for the vice presidency in
eligible because he is an English-mnn
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

While Garfield was belping to steal
the Presidency, Hancock stood ready
to shed his blood to seat Mr.. Tildep.
Which will you take, tho perjurer or
the patriot? sat.l G.n
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

1t is one thing to estimate the pop
ulation of town, and another to
count noses, as the figures generally
show.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

Arthur's father was a Baptist
preacher. Another exempli0cation
of the old adagc, preachers sons are
the worst in the world.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

This bids fair to be hot summer
and especially hot Cox Garfield and
Arthur.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

1t is n mighty siekly yell that the
colored brother gives when he holers
"hnrrah for Arfield and Garthur!
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

The New haven Union The princi-
pal Grccnback journal Of New Eng.
land has come out for Hancock.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

The HE ticket Will 10 doubt re-
ceive the enthusiastic endorsement Of
Susan d. Anthony, Anna Dickinson
and their followers.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CIRCUIT cLEuK.

We are authorized 70 annoancc
Col. GEo. PoISDEXrER as y Candidate
for Circuit Clerk. Election M August,
We are authorized to ANNOUNCE
Capt u. Il. Underwood rs a candidate
for Circnit Clerk Of Christian county,
subject TO the action of tho Republic
can party. Election next August.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

The Evansville Courier thinks the
best thing for Garfield to do is to
withdraw and move to make Han
cocks election unanimous.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

Garfield and ArthIr-one a preach
er and the other son OF n preacher;
o my how religious the Republican
party is getting.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06
Dr. HENRY MOTIFS
FRENCH Powders

WIN cure Diseases Of the Kllne,s, Gravel.
elect, and 81 utlnnry discases. nervous lie,
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exc sses, cte., female weakness ar whites
scrofula, .phhis IN All its fprins. and all bl,st
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The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06
DR.. David Hunters
Syphilitic or Blood pilla

specific for syphilis in all It. iorme. and
every vestsgc Of the ,liseasr cra,lh'a,bd fr,n,
the System. Scrofula AMI all Blood and skin
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Eef" Gonn0rrhoca cured IN twadl
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girt enclose the money 10 Mott, stevens a 60.
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MOTT, STEVENS 90, Props
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The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

Brighter days arc coming on" for
the Democratic party.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

Gardefd's letter of acceptance viii
be out next Monday.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

The Republican party will be "saie
in Abraham's bosom after the No
vember election.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06
SHERIFF.

We are authorized TO announce
CYRUS BHowN ms the Republican can
didaie for Sheriff. Election In Au-
gust. 't .r
We are authorized to announce
VIM II. WEST as candidate for
Sheriff of Christian county. Election
next August.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

With Thurman, Hendricks, Black
and such men in his cabinet, Ham
cocks administration will be q model
nm
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06
> st g: MIS-

f.A. Lehman. solicitor OF American and
Bhreign Patents, Warrington. b, C. ~! bus
lness connected with patents, Nhtther ,.efnrc
the Patent Oaiu0 or the Couris, promptly at
tended ". No charge wadu gnless D patent il
secured. Sem. fOr Circular. n.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06
CANDIDATE DEPARTMENT.
Fee For Announcing Candidates.

For Circuit Judge $40
For Commonwcallh's Attorney 10
All announcements must DO paid
for In advance. at tfa f-F.fi ..
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

We arc authorized 10 announce 7.
NJ. OWEN as candidate for City
Marshal.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

We are authorized TO announce
Thomas Z. Ennis as candidate for
City Marshal, subject TO the action of
the Republican party. Election,
August next. ,,.......
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

This is leap year and the Demo-
cratic party viii leap into power.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

The Republicans hard-up for polit-
ieal capital have charged, as an OBJ
lection to Gen. Hancock that he wears
q corset. OF corset it will beat him.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

f. w. Bagby, Republican elector,
for the First district has resigned.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

Winfield Hancock will be the pop
ular name for boy babies this season
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

Even Republicans are stalking their
money on Hancock in New York.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

GsR. Hancock has but one living
child. Garfield has 6ve.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

krthur's middle name is Able.
He is able only in name.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06

In the Democratic lexicon of 1880
there is no. such word as "fail."
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06
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The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-07-06
For Commonwealth Attorney,
JAS. B. 6ARNETT.
OF TRIGG COUNTY.
For City Marshal,
P. N. OWEN.

6. and A.-grab and appropriate
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-17

"TuE NArloSAL CIrIzEN SolnlEN,nuh
ishcl ot Washington, d., is an ably edited
monthly, devoted ,othc interest of the sol
oier, and every soldier in Me c"nn'ry
should have the reading OF it, 1t defends
,hc men who shouldcrcd their guns in time
ufdangcr; i, keeps them posted ON al! mat
,crs pertaining to pensions back pay,h"un-
ties lnnl warrants &c. 1t also pleads t"t
them with the people, and does not torgr;
to call The attention Of Congress to th"iI
claims. 1t boldly advocates every mr3Snr,
whereby the soldier, will be benefited, and
dcnounccs every action that is detrimental
70 their interest. Twenty FIVE cents pay
n wears subscription. Sample copies can
lm had hy addressing the tirlzHN Solpinn
PuBIlsmlSG Co., Box 15S, Washington, D.
{.
WARES st
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-17

These bags is full Of sometniMg'
4 should thirl. sol said the farmer
as he unstrappel the leather Hass.
They were found 10 contain SON,
counterfeit plates, a quantity of coun
terfoit money, in various bills, anl
also u little orerEilce,tAnu}r.||J11r
IN good H1"ry!
"Wu>-u' cgi"I the farmer.
" hat IS it father? said Maude.
Why your trip to Elston has prov
cd a profitable one At aIl events
Here over fifteen hundred dollars
good money.
'Ah, butit will be claimed by III,
o~ner.
DO you think a countcrrcitcr vii
come for the tools tLat would convict
hjm?-to say nothing Of highway
robbery.
I didn't think Of that
That evening" farmer IIcndcraor
sent John over to young Masters wlr!
q 1Nessa%c to call rounh and see hira
to which Harry responded instantly
Mr.. Masters, said the farmer, as he
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-17
I NJ. GEO. >. TolM"
RALLY rail-. |. !. I.

The first gun Of the Campaign Of 'eSo'
in Mcchanics,own. We hayc iAst opened
a large lot of new goods suitable for the
season, most Of which have been bought
,rforc the recent rise in prices, to wh'r'!
We wi-h to call the attention of the lNhIic
Spring Gcr,'s of Beautiful Stiles, Cotton
AIDES, Dress Goods Hc. HcnN"mhcr we arc
h.ad quarters for Shoes, Largest STOCK
and best makes, Call And See
fcb.26 IT, JOHN hoOl'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-17
ARRIVE MECHANlCSTOW

From Baltimore and Westminster at II
ii A Nj and ,:l2 i ~
From Williamsport and lIascratown al
73C IN, and 3:l0p III
Emmitshury Road, cave EmrS'"hur@
at 700 and 1915 IN, and 2,43 AID tEN5 p
m, arrive at Rocky Ridge at T;n and lO41
a. m and 3;15 and G;35 p. IN. Trains north
win leave Rocky Ridge at 500 and l0''
Il. m, and 3,95 and G,51 p. m, aud arrive at
Emmt,sburg at $50 and II; ;2j Il. III, and !
aj and 1;25 p NJ.
Trains tor Frederick will leave junction
at 9,oJ and 1850 a IN, and 1.@@22, d3j GO
p. Id.
J. NJ. HOOD,
Gcn'l Manager.
p. II. GRlSWOLD,
G,nl Ticket Agent.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-17
to do very we1l, I have no doubt

"Yes, sir, very gladly
"Well It's pleasant 10 hear 70" say
50, because it shows your loncst at'
fection, Mr.. Masters, but I'm toe
proud, though simple farmer to let
Maude marry until | can give her q
thousand or two toward honsekeop-
ing
"its not worth waiting for sir, as
We really don't need it, and both a'c
content.
"T1en again Id rather Maule
wouldn marry until her sister is
married, cause she's 30 much older
drvou seet it will kinder make her m
sid maid. 1t is ut just f:i-, Mr.. Mas
tors.
"Ellon is very popular with the
. gentlemen, and will soon re married,
SAID tie Other
"Ihat's just what | have said to
myself, and then shall besi"to pick
up q marriage PORTO" for Mau1e.
Il trust that l3 the only objection,
Mr.. Henderson,, said the young man
"WAy, yes, YOU are promising
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-17

! tlIiu Civ tV'rtS - Il.iLi tiiS oiii c'o A''
returned it saying, after all, he had
not SO much small money. lie seem
ed to regret this however and even
followed Maud to the door and asSict-
ed her to remount her horse.
She was forced to give up her cr-
rand she did not like to run about
among strangers asking them to
change her a bill, especially as no one
seemed able to do So She therefore
, turned her horses head once more to-
ward home. Scarcely had she passed
the outskirts o. lNe town when she
was overtakon by the gentleman who
bad spoken with her in the la&t store
and who at first thought lie could
change the Hill, lie was mounted
upon q line locking har Aorsc, and
saIuted her respectfully as he came
.m;1 ,a,, ,,o4 ,o,r 1,1 o,or,o1o"
he asked.
.v, c,oon,;i,, soO,,ol ,,,,co ii
,,,;.1
ON ,,,, ,;ro ,o,r l,r,9,,
.,tor,ry,,,;ras off,"
.nn;,o = ,;ls"
un, Woo l,,, mind rvo u;,os IN
Tia c,,,,rvo
o\-o, ,ro.,r ovoo,,,r, ,;1or"
r1..r,,:2l., s.n,a wa, civ
,.,,., .o,,,.,.o-,.l n,n, ,,,, c;,t,. :,
I.l.a, r;.,or,i,,o a,o
"yo, arc oonoyon. +, o1ro.t l."
,o;l ,ao y,.,,.or
"Wly yi,'..or1y ,ho trutl, she an.
.,.o,ol t,,,lr.,
Art,r rlov h,1 noeseI ovor ohonr
t,.o,,n.. r.,.,.,.',. -. r,r,, }o,,r.
,i..c otr,,l on;to ,nm,vn1 from, anv
',.o1r;-., I.,,.o- c,uI,,tIost,,,nra,.
.,,,oar.I Oh, ,..,, ,,.1 A,1 aFl,rs,al
har (, ,,r;,.l. .l, L,l,ot +hn rr,..
epsrioian q ;.ny evil ;rte~t;ou on HI.
rqrt Presently la said sr;,Ien,y:
VI will thank won for that h,II'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-17
CHANGE OF TINE
WESTERN MARYLAND L. ROAD,

-sx. --,.--F79-- = - - -
YE3 s... ~. ''.'::t.,tts-,
Yr- "a El z .--fsAI1 E-s,----------ll--- -.-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-17

HN and after SUNDAY, May 60, 1850
o Passenger Trains will run rs fol
lows
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-17

said would always take care of Ru-'
by. lie understood me and had just
strength enough to look up at me as il
to THINK nae; The light went out OF
lis blra eyes. In a momeitt-
"lIc lay within the light of God
Like II h"h" upon thc breast,
Where ne wicked cease from trcnly
!i"-,
AID the weary are at resi-.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-17
LEAVE MECHANICSTOWN

For Baltimore and Westminster at $50 y.
M, and $40 II. VI.
For Iagcrstown and Wilfiamspoft fi;!j
n VI and 1:l2 = NJ
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-17
sI 70 - y ~ + - IL t. RI :0tsv 4.

st - - y St- - ~ t. N 80 tsv 4.
One S luarc, ,fourinscrtionso or less 1.tO
:! each S, selucntinsclticn. 60
' two months :
" three months: :
" six months {:
one ytar
Twelvtlincs cOn@titut "a sOuttc.
~" A liberal alucductiui.mautt yc"fv
advertisers.
Local or special notices ! 0 crntaa ll''
JOB PRINTING executed with Mt!
Hres and dispatch, and on liberal terms.
Materials all new and goodimprcssiof
guaranteed.
lob Wort-CASiI ON DELIVERY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-17

The Mavya arc the a,niahIc of the
sex. 3c.aQso they can always be Mol
'y...A.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-17

Job Wort<-CAs;iI ON DELIVERY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-17
J. NJ. HOOD,

N~'4 '''''Ai'' . a
r. II. GRlSWOLD,
G,n'l Ticket AGENT.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-17

"Mary Jane, have yoa Givcn the
goldfish fresh water -
NO, ma a4. WHAT'S the use? They
haven drank up what S in there vet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-15
FIRES.
Forest Fires.

ASTON, N. j., May II. Forest fires now
burning in this region alone will destroy
over 900 square miles of valuable berry
bog and timber land. Great Republic vii
lage has had % buildings burned From
there the fire took a course toward the iron
mills, skirted about Hammonton and Elwood
and spread towards Mullcuo river. 1t is inn
possible to make an estimate of destruction
to wood lands.
MnroN, Pa. May H. Terrible forest
fires continue here. Three million feet of
lumber and vast amount of valuable tim
Der are DESTROYED. Several houses and
barns have been burned. 81 xthousand acres
are on fire this morning. The damage is in
calcuable Considerable game has been
killed by the flames. A light rain is now
falling.
The fire burned the entire business part of
the town. 1t is estimated 400 buildings were
DESTROYED. The fire covered an area of seven
acres. Assistance in subduing the flames
came from neighboring towns. Among the
buildings DESTROYED are Lawsons machine
shops. armory, academy of music, Reformed,
Presbyterian. Catholic. Lutheran, Baptist and
Evangelical churches, banks, telegraph office,
newspaper Office, Pennsylvania railroad de-
pot, gas works and all hotels. Several bodies
have been recovered, burned beyond recog-
yition Two hundred and fifty families are
homeless and camping out in the fields. Sup
plies of provisions and clothing are needed
at once. 1t is impossible to yet estimate the
loss.
LArER.-Two women and several children
are reported missing. About 600 families
are homeless. Aid has been rendered by
citizens of Sunbury. Lewisburg and Watson
town. Large quantities of household goods
we're loaded OF the cars and the fields around
town are filled with goods. During the con-
fusion, many articles were stolen, one lady
losing sec. 900 in government bonds. In the
upper part of the town. most people barely
escaped with their lives. A number of PEG
pie were severely injured. Loss is variously
estimated from .one to two million dollars,
but no accurate estimate can be given to-
| night.
HARRISBURG. Pa. May a. The governor
has telegraphed to the mayors of the cities of
the State inregard to the town Of Milton. lie
says: Three thousand people are homeless
and destitute of clothing. provisions and all
necessities of life. would suggest immedi-
ate action to furnish aid
WrLLIAMsPoRT. Pa. May II. The fire at
Milton destroyed 80 buildings. including the
car shops. machine shops and church. In
| less the wind changes the entire town will be
destroyed. They have telegraphed here for
assistance. Topographic communication is
now interrupted.
| FARMIxGDALE, y. J., Nav II. The great
forest fire is eating its way through timber
land in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Over
Ii, 900 acres of cedar and large tracts of vine
yards have been consumed.
| Arco, n. j.. May IA. Forest fires in this
vicinity are out. Losses exceed $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-15
CONDENsED rElEaRAMs.

Whaling brig Henry Trowbridge Of New
York has been aground at Montevideo and
badly damaged.
When the new arrangements Of the Ger
man war ministry are complete, the army
will exceed ,0oO, 900 men.
The Prussian Diet will open on the goth
inst
Ex-Mayor VIM. Shines of Portsmouth, had
his skull fractured BY falling down the cellar
stairs. yesterday. He will die.
The Shurmal tribes have fortified Altmor
Pass and are holding it with 5000 men to re-
pei the British.
The employers Of Acrington district, Eng
land. if the Blackburn strike continues. will
stop their mills three days Of the week.
Loss by the Milton, Pa, fire is 81 soc, 900;
insurance $500, 900.
The Khan has rejected proposals Of China
for an alliance against Russia.
Serious rioting in connection with the
strikes in France occurred yesterday, during
which the soldiers charged the mob. Further
serious disturbances are apprekcnaed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-15

Suicide.
MINI ESOTA.
Railroad Matters.

ST. Paul, May II. The earnings of the
St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba road, for
} months since reorganization are 50 ,3G5, 2S4 !;
operating expenses, 81 ,073,973. About $50
miles of new road have been built
MINNEArOLIs, May Il. The Northwestern
Narrow Gauge railway has concluded ar
engagements with the st. Paul, Minneapolis &
Manitoba railroad. by which the latter is to
build 100 miles of broad guagc between its
two main lines, from Minnesota to St Cloud.
The largest depot in the State will be con-
structcd at Minneapolis. and two double track
bridges across the Mississippi. The work is
to commence Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-15

Work on the new shoe factory at hlch-
mond will be under full Roadway by next
week. Mr.. Scion Bates, who has the CONTRACT
70 build the foundations, commenced the WORK
OF grading the lot Thursday afternoon. Inc
BOARD Of directors have the plans OF the oui'u-
ing in their possession. The building Is 10
DC Of wood, l6O feet long by DC wide' iouf
stories high, including basement, with stone
foundations instead of wooden posts as ~
nrst contemplated. Important inducements
are offered by the town to manufacturers 10
locate there. At the recent town meeting a
vote was passed exempting from taxatioh i''
aperiod of ten years any buildings tla' may
be erected for or capital that may be invest
cd in any manufacturing business for ~ho'e-
sale trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-15

on Wednesday, as II. II. Nor,h.v -, =
nrockins were driving down the R,.a.,..
-. 's'on' one Of the holdbacks of the
do harness bsoke, letting the wagon
a :S against the animal The horse started
'"'o a mad run and soon succeede, ~ .o..
s;a the wagon around SO badly that it's
pieces nave since been used for t;na,;na
"oo' MIR. Brockins jumped out before ,be
wreck but Mr.. Northey stuck to the .h;, -
hn,, = "'n '',r'wn out. He was badly
"ul. IN the back and hip, but got up and
started on afoot for the depot, where he was
" meet lady whom he was to take to hi.
nome IN Whiteield. On the wav home ho
tainted IN the wagon from the effects If his
"'''ses' Mr.. Northey is seventy wear. of
age. Vi