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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24
Condensed TELEGRAMS.

The failure of the Philadelphia & Reading
Railroad Co. has caused 4 semi-panic in
American Railway market in London. The
coal carrying lines have all suffered heavily.
Striking operatives at Roubaix, France,
solicited aid from the English trade unions.
The reply was unfavorabe. The strike seems
nearly at an end
The executive committee of the Blackburn
cotton operatives, advised all strikers to re-
sumo work when the mills are re-opened, to-
day.
The residence of Mrs. Friedlers, Lock-
haven, Pa, was burned and her dead body
was found burned Saturday morning to a
crisp. Foul play.
The negro National republican committee
issue circular to the public and to delegates
to the Chicago republican convention, partic-
ularly advocating Senator Bruce for Vice
President.
At the base ball match at Brunswick, Sat.
urday afternoon, the Bowdoins scored l6, the
Bates g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

meeting of the Soldiers Monument Assc-
citation was held at the Court House, on Sat-
urday evening last, to hear the report of the
committee on design for soldiers monument,
George w. Jones, vice president, in the chair.
Joseph II. Miller was secretary pro tenn. An
able report on design was read by the chair
man of the committee, Judge Whitehouse,
and unanimously accepted. 1t will be ready
for publication tomorrow. A motion by W.
X. Smith, Esq, to petition the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen to call public meeting
to vote an appropriation to complete the mon
ument, was carried unanimously. As only
about $500 are required, it is safe to say it
will be granted and we shall have soldiers
monument before another winter, on the
beautiful location already prepared for it. 1t
is proposed to lay the corner stone July 4th
next. We think the city government may
make the necessary appropriation under the
general law without citizens meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24
POLITICAL.

The New England Senators are diepoeed 70
be reticent about the action Of the Illinois
convention. and some Of them Absolutely ~
fuse to talk about the matter for publica-
| ton.
The supporters of the nomination Of Gen.
Hancock, for the presidency, have caused %
be printed 100000 copies Of . pamphlet en-
titled 1.-The Civil Record Of Major 0ensfal
Winfield s. Hancock, during his adminiserar
ton in Louisiana and Texas"
The Chicago Tribune under the caption
''Illinois, % Grant to 20 auti-Grant," takes
the following view of the result ofthe Spring
field convention
ILLINOIS has ~ votes in the National con-
vention. Grant will receive % of them.
The Others certainly will be opposed TO
Grant.
This will be the result. II 10 true that
packed committee of the State convention
nominated ~ Grant delegates, and that their
report was adopted, but it is equally true the
Sc delegates admitted from Cook county fur
nished a small majority, and that if the regu.
lar Cook county delegates had been admitted
the report would be defeated. 1t is equally
sure that the packed committee refused to ac-
cept delegation which had been already ap.
pointed by ten districts in which anti-Grant
men were in a majority. 1t is equally sure
that most of the distranchised districts re-
fused to vote On the report Of the picked
committee. II is equally true that ten dis
tricts filed protest against an unwarranted
and unprecedented attempt to deprive them
of their rights, and their constituents oftheir
Neither the report Of the packed commit
tee nor the instructions and unit rule, Crushed
through by rising vote,) will avail to dis
franchise the ten congressional districts in
this State, which have declared at their pri-
maries their determined and overw helming
to the third-term issue. The CON.
test in the National convention will revert to
the original Cook county bolt. The National
conve ntion, exclusive Of Illinois. or at least
Of twenty votes from this State, will be called
upon to decide whether boilers from the
honest majority rule eau be used to enforce
a dishonest majority rule.
The National convention will pass upon the
question whether the Grant faction aftev
seizing solid delegations in 81 counties can
bolt against the two-thirds majority in one
county and thus reverse the regular majority
Of the State convention. This will be de-
cided by the National convention and outside
Of the votes of the Illinois packed delega-
tion."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, May %. The President has
made the following nominations Benjamin
+. Chambers, register of land office at Mo-
brara, Neb.; A. c. Wooley, register of land
Office at Springfield, Mo-: Jonathan Briggs,
agent for Indians at Colorado River agency,
Arizona; w. H. Parkhurst of II. l., agent for
Indians at Lower Brule agency, Da.
Survey Of Gettysburg.
In the Senate, to-day, bill was passed to
complete the survey of Gettysburg battle
field, and to provide for compilation and
preservation of data showing the various pO-
sitions and movements of troops at that bat
tie, to be illustrated DO diagrams. 1t appro-
PIRATES Sl5O,OOO.
Personal.
Mr.. King will be examined in the Finley
Donnelly letter case Monday.
Silver.
Assistant Treasurer Hillhouse, in New
York, reports that at the present rate of sill
yer coinage the capacity of the vaults will be
exceeded. There are now 1928, OO0, 900 in
silver on hand, weighing over five thousand
tons.
Confirmed.
The Senate in executive session to-day
confirmed the following n. G. Ordway Of
New Hampshire, governor CT Dakota; John
A. Roe, register Of land offices at Bismark,
Dakota.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

About half-past nine O'Clock FRIDAY
evening" as Officer Carter was walking down
State street on his beat, he passed Charles
Mclaughlin and two other fellows. Nc
Laughlin was under the influence of liquor
at the time and INDUCED in considerable
cheap talk towards Mr.. Carter. The officer
turned to arrest him, when Mclaughlin took
to his heels and ran down street, but was ar
rested after struggle and taken to Jail. He
appeared Saturday morning before Judge
True on charge of drunkenness, and was
fined s. and costs. Appealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24
BY TELEGRAPH.
[ Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kenhebec Journal


Fire.
STOCKTON, May %. The dwelling house
owned and occupied by Zetham Shute, Sandy
Point, was destroyed BY fire last night. Moth.
ing saved. Loss $1,000; insured 81, 100.
Cause unknown. The discover, of the fire
caused the instant death of Mr.. Shute.
Sentenced.
PORTLAND, May %. Fred Bouchant and
Charles Rooney Of Boston, were each SEN
fenced to 60 days in Cumberland county Jail,
for larceny.
Marine Disaster.
PORTLAND. May %. Brig Joseph W.
Bartlett, Boston for Bangor, to load with ice,
ran on Seguin Rock, at the mouth of the
kennebcc, during thick fog, the pilot mis-
taking Seguin for Monhegan. The vessel
is a total loss. Crew saved.
Struck by Lightning.
The house of Joseph Nutter, at Newfeld,
was struck by lightning Thursday night,
severely injuring Mr.. and Mrs. Nutter and
killing pair of valuable horses in the barn.
Political.
The democratic of Portland have decided
to urge the claims of Bion Bradbury for dele
gate-at-large to the Cincinnati convention,
at the State convention at Bangor. 1t is re-
ported they will urge local option plank in
the platform.
Postal Changes.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May %. Postmas-
tiers appointed E. E. Miller, Amherst, Han
cock county, Me. H. ID. Foss, Amity, Aroos-
took county, Me-; Charles Young. South
Waterford, Oxford county, Me.
Body Found.
GARDNER, May %. The body of jim
mic Christopher, aged years, son of John
Christopher of this city. who has been mis-
sing since the 10th inst, was found in the
water near the shore of the river, this noon
Probably case of accidental drowning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

Friday night two old people named Strader.
in Winchester, Ont, were burned to death in
their house.
Steamer Algons, loaded with hay for
Ogdensburg, is burned.
Smith, the forger, who escaped Wednesday
night, has been captured at Pond Eddy, and
brought to Port Jervis.
A special from Mexico says the Chinese
embassy to Mexico has arrived at Maxatlan,
and il 90 numerous no hotel can contain
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

The local editor of the Bangor CONNER
cial essays a metaphorical flight, and speaks
of the court house yard in Bangor as being
STARRED with golden dandelions.' "Starred
With golden dandeliOns" is excellent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

The other day an old gentleman entered a
store where the boy occupied the only seat
After standing a while, the tired elder in
quired-''My son, did you ever read Long
fellows touching allusion to the vacant
chair?" The boy moved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

The II o'clock Pullman Friday evening
struck misplaced switch near the depot,
and as consequence the engine and tender
went off the track. The engine was going
very slowly at the time, and the only damage
was half an hours delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

The old band stand on the show grounds
Is 10 be moved up on the vacant triangle
above the Augusta House on State Street
anu we snail enjoy outdoor concerts, after all
TINS summer. A gasoline lamp suspended
from the roof above Hannagan's head will fur
nish the illumination. The guests in the Au-
gusta House were the prime workers in this
movement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

saturday afternoon, the city steamer. had I.
'r's' play on State street and both threw ,ome
remarkable $ streams. Tne following is the
distance played by each:-
Cushnoc, 26O feet, A inches.
Atlantic, PAS feet, ia inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

howard Mckinney, employed by the Bond
brook Ice Co., had leg broken Saturday
night. He was at work at the ice house.
clearing up after the days shipments, when
cake Of ice struck him. He was taken home
and attended by DIR. Scott Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

The shades in Vickery's publishing house
attract much attention, and add greatly to the
good looks of that building. They were
manufactured expressly for Mr.. Vickery by
Henry G.. Staples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24
BASE BAIL.

At Chicago, Il.-Chicagos 8, Clevelands
5.
At Princeton. N. J.-Princetons 3, Har-
Yards 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

A dark skinned child of sunny Italy cheered
the inmates of the Old Ladies' Home, Satur-
day morning, by grinding out 1.-THE babies in
our block" and other choice and appropriate
melodies for their delectatiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

A' the Reform Club meeting, Sunday after
noon, quite number assembled to listen to
al ~'oress from Hon. A. P. Morrill,. His
remarks were very able and the audience was
mighty entertained. There were also speecbe,
oy several members of the club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

The neat little Hotel North is to be newly
furnished throughout by the proprietor.
With new building, new carpets, and new
furniture, there will be few more desirable
pieces of hotel property in the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

special meeting Of Seth Williams Post e
~ - NJ VIII be held at the hall tonight. for
.ne purpose of completing arrangements for
decoration Day; and also matter. pert.;,;,.
" membership, under Art. 4. Sec. ss5. Chap.
5. X. &R.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

Scow Louisa D. has arrived from River
side, in charge of lst mate Joseph FOye,
Capt. Fish having been taken sick on the pas
sage She experienced some very rough
weather, losing rudder and part Of her
deck load. Great credit is due Mr.. Dorsey,
The pilot, for GOODNESS and seamanship dis
PLAYED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

Lightning occasionally strikes twice in
place. On the cross road leading from the
Pond road to the Middle road in Sidney four
houses have been struck at different times
within few years past. These houses were
all situated very near together,-the distance
between the two farthest being only about
aquarter of mile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

rvo girls ran away from the Hallowell In
a,.trial School, yesterday. One of the girls,
,.med Childs, ran away some months ago
I'D xas found in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

Kew. G. ID. Lindsey (Methodist) Gardiner.
delivered the annual sermon before the Odd
Fellows Lodge at the Methodist church in
hat city, yesterday afternoon. An invita-
0on was extended to the Augusta and Rich
mond lodges. to be present, which was accept
cd by the latter lodge; but the Augusta
brethren were unable to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

DR.. Jersey, the well-known principal of the
Kent's Hill School, is having treatment for
his eyes in New York, and is materially
hslned. although a constant sufferer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

saturday morning the advance guard Of the
iamprey eels arrived at the dam on their an
naal trip up river. Soon they began to come
not in single spies but in battalions, ana
me water was alive with writhing. squirm-
ing mass of petromyson fmritites. To look
down from the landing it seemed as if the
river were Zone part water and two parts
fish,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

We learn that DR.. Dillingham; (of Bell
Dillingham; will not leave Augusta until
next November; but will conduct business
until that time with DIR. C. T. Laird.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

The fute-like notes of the Baltimore oriole
are now heard. For few years past this
beautiful bird has haunted in great numbers
the orchards of the vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

m-Me largest stock of Trunks and S9gs
IN ne city, at the corner store
Phil p Gefehelfs,
Cor. Bridge and Water Sfs:
Nice Leather Trunks and Graz" Ledahe'
Baos a specially. Shari Straps ana Bon
net Trunks always on hand. ,
aprilaIt3m PHIL r. GETCHELA'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next ~ HouIr
War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer, !
Washington, ID. c., May A.-l0 .. m. !
For New England and the Middle States,
falling barometer. warmer southerly wind,
and partly cloudy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

The fare to the Chicago Convention and
...urn has been reduced from twenty-nine
= twenty dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24
GEORGIA..
Heavy Rains.

CoLuxBUs, May 90. Heavy rains have
flooded the country. No trains to or from
here to-day. Engine and IL cars are wrecked
in Schotulga creek. Engineer, fireman and II
coal passers were killed. The river rose Is
feet and cotton will have to be re-planted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24
OHIO.
pcdeStrianlsup.

CINCINNATI, May %. The walking match
was resumed today, after delay caused by
the wind blowing down the tent and damage
to the track by rain. Hughes still leads
with 440 miles
Musical Festival.
The profits of the May musical festival
amount to $l4, 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

STUpENT.-You are right. Until recently
the diamond was considered the hardest OBJ
ject known to science; but the cheek Of
''Hon." +. NJ. Fogg is now universally con-
ceded to be very much harder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

Senate.

w AAHS
Bill extending the northern boundary of
Nebraska, so as to include all that part of the
present territory of Dakota south of the 10th
parallel, east of Keyapaha river and west of
the main channel of the Missouri river, when
the Indian titles to such lands shall be ex-
tinguishcd, was referred
The joint rule for counting the electoral
vote was taken up.
Mr. Morgan intimated that the republican
opposition to the resolution might result
from desire to give the president independ-
ent control of the count.
Mr. Conkling said that for the purpose of
tranquiizing both the Senator from Alabama
and the Senator (Mr. Thurman) who was
making side remarks to him, the former
being more intent on counting and the latter
on getting votes, (laughter) but both con-
spring and confederating together Ito use
the language of law by hook or by crook if
possible to secure the next president to the
party of which they were such distinguished
ornaments he would state it made no differ
ence what steps were taken for counting the
votes or the mode in which it was to be done.
In the inevitable end the people were going
to elect president who was not likely by
having any act submitted TO him at this ses-
sion to be called to act in his own case. He
thought he could assure the Senator from
Alabama that as bad a politician as he (COnk-
ling) was, the people would elect president
hext time that the votes would be counted
with sufficient fairness to ensure the result
which they mean to. Therefore he was look
ing with a good deal more pleasure than he
otherwise would upon this and other legisla-
tive proceedings, all designed to effect that
result. 1t was a foregone conclusion. and
all of them together could not, in his judg-
ment, circumvent or confute the result.
Mr.. Morgan had no doubt the Senator
from New York was very bad politician in
one sense. but in the sense Of managing his
party, well he was a good politician and he
supposed now the republican party was
speaking through him and that the republican
party did not want the rule established. II
propose, ''lhe continued, 'to have the country
put in such a condition that we can do with
out bayonet rule, and guns trained on the
capital will not have much effect hereafter
The Senate went into executive session
and adjourned TIL Monday.
House.
After debate the morning hour was dis
pensed with. There was a good deal of OPP
position shown to proceeding to the consid-
GRAFTON of bills for erection of public build
ings.
when the motionf to go into committee
was made, the opposition refused to vote
and raised the point Of ''no quorum
The House finally Went into committee.
Afier a series Of votes on questions OF
order, ETC., the committee rose and the House
adjourned without transacting any business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

We regret to say that many of our estima-
0'e citizens worshipped in the ''forest prime
val yesterday. Perhaps the religious calm
a the day was favorable to trout fishing, or
perhaps they could not bear to be pent up IN
Churches and went forth to find
Sermons in stones,
Books In the running brooks,
And good in everything"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

The Blaine club has received one thousand
lithograph copies of the likeness of Hon.
JAMES G. BLAINE. 1t is one of the finest
pictures of the Maine senator we have ever
seen. The artist has caught the fire and
character of the face, and faithfully repro
duced the same in the picture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24
Damages for Injuries.

New YORK, May - VIM. Dorsey, for
garroting Philadelphia merchant, last night,
was held in $1,000 for the grand jury.
Damages for Injuries.
Col. Harold. for injuries received on the
New York Elevated railroad, to-day recov-
cred $500 for damages. in the Supreme
court.
Emiyrants.
Sixty-four colored persons from Arkansas
sail for Liberia to-day.
Special Prayer.
4 circular issued by several ministers of
this city, calls on brethren Of all denomina-
tons to make Sunday, May 80, the occasion
of special prayer that the National political
conventions may choose fit candidates for the
SURFACES of the people.
Defaulter.
RoNporr, May %. John kelliher, Ameri-
can express agent at Red Hook, has decamped
with $500 belonging to the Red Hook Ma
tional bank.
Boat Race Sold.
ALBANY, May 22. The Advertiser con-
tains an interview with Henry c. Carr of
Union Springs, Courtney's attendant at
Washington, in which he says Courtneys
sickness was bare-faced sham. Carr ac-
companied Courtney entirely ignorant of any
job, but in the light of subsequent develop
ments says he is now firmly convinced the
race was sold month before it was rowed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24
Suicide

Bosrox, May p. News is received that
Brown, defaulting teller of the Rutland Ma
tional bank, has been arrested in Denver.
Attempted Suicide.
PLYMOUTH. May 81. Gum, the Bridge
port murderer, cut his throat with q razor
borrowed of one of the inmate Of the house
of correction, and which he had secreted.
Physicians are dressing the wound. which is
not fatal.
Murder at SOmerville.
Bosrox. May %. Walter Smith. aged Is,
was found last night at Somerville in the
rear of Somerville Park, shot in the body
and his skull fractured. He was first dis
covered by two young men crossing the park
and was then breathing his last, and expired
in a few moments. To-day Chas. +. Will
Jams, Is years of age, a companion of the de-
ceased, was arrested for the murder. Con-
siderable mystery surrounds the tragedy, as no
metive for the crime is apparent, unless it be
that the deceased had recently relinquished
the friendship Of Williams. The latter is
employed in a grain store on State street in
this city, is son of Joseph p. Williams, a
well-known and respectable citizen, and has
always bore an excellent reputation. 1t is
thought that Smith was assaulted by Will
Jams and was retreating when the latter fred
at him with a revolver. He received one or
two shots and fell forward on the pavement,
fracturing his skull. Williams will be ar
raigned tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24
LABOR TROUBLES.
Strike in the Pic,eu Mines.

HALIFAX, May %. All the men in the
Arcadian coal mines have struck. The com.
pany is trying to get others. Affairs at most
of the Pictou mines, are very satisfactory.
A general strike is feared.
Military Companies ut Omaha.
OMAHA. Neb., May 90. Two companies of
militia arrived last night. Gov. Vance ar
rived with a Columbus company. Two
of the Omaha militia are on duty
at the smelling works. Two companies Of
U. S. troops are under arms at the govern
ment corral, a few rods from the smelling
works. No conflict yet between the strikers
and troops, but one may occur any moment.
The authorities are determined to protect the
smelling works company in putting men to
work whom they want to do SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-24

W. S. Baker, formerly landlord Of the
Phenix Hotel, Concord, who was in Augusta
afew weeks ago looking over hotel property
with view of engaging in business here, has
taken the Ocean Wave House at Rye Beach,
n. H., for the summer.