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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
TORNADO.
Several Towns i'm Illinois Badly
Damaged.

CHICAGO, May IL. A heavy rain Storm
accompanied by wind, thunder and lightning
visited a large section of this State Sunday.
The village of Olsey, Scott county, was near
" destroyed by wind. just before the "atas-
trophe the wind took narrow path, demolsh
ing everything in its way, but lasting only
three minutes. Twenty buildings were either
totally or partially destroyed. No lives were
lost Thomas Roberts lost new store, val
ued at $1,000; II. NJ. Hunt, two warehouses,
and others lost in moderate amounts. aggre-
eating Sl4 200 or.Sl 200. The debris covers
the fields adjoining the town.
A fearful cyclone swept across the eastern
part of Mclean county, Sunday night. dam
aging property at least 800, 900. In Arrow
smith township, II dwellings were demol-
ished, and 100 acres of orchard were de-
stroyed. In Empire township the damage is
nearly as widespread. Many persons were
injured. The home of Edward Reese was de-
str0yed. Mr.. and Mrs. Reese were lifted in
bed and carried one fourth of a mile child
of McKreteze was killed. The cyclone was
81 miles wide. The town Of Guthrie. con-
tanning only six houses. was struck by light
ming and everything destroyed by fire. No
one was hurt. There was furious wind and
the lightning was continuous throughout the
whole central part of the State. Many farms
and towns were flooded for time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
CONNECTICUT.
HOyt. the Murderer.

BRrDGEroRT, May IL. The Governor has
denied repreve to Edwin Hoyt, sentenced
to be hung Thursday. Sheriff Sanford re-.
ceived notice to that effect this morning.
He is to be executed inside the enclosure at
the Jail yard, between 10 4. NJ. and p NJ
The sheriff has made all arrangements The
scaffold is being erected to-day, having ar
rived from New Haven. About 400 passes
have been issued by the Sheriff to witness the
execution. lIoyts wife visited him yester-
day for the first time since his arrest After
taking leave Of him, she asked to see the en-
closure built for the execution, and remarked
she was glad he was to he hung would like I,
see him hanging there then. IIoyt is Above
to see no one but attendants and spiritual adj
visers. He was notified this.morning of the
decision OF the Governor, but would not be.
lieve 1t. He said it was newspaper talk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

The work of recognizing the Maine militia
goes on apace. Three Portland companies
are to be mustered in this week. On Friday
the Auburn Light Infantry will be mustered
in and measured for new uniforms; on Sat
urday the Norway Light Infantry and a
company of reserve militia at Paris. Gen.
Beal has received petition signed by sixty
of the most prominent citizens of Portland
asking for a platoon of artillery in that city.
The new companies will contain from fifty
four to sixtv men. Fifty-four uniforms viii
he issued to each company, and it is expected
they will drill and parade with full ranks
The companies will contain some OF the be 81
material for soldiers in the State. All
over the country there has been revival OF
| interest in military matters within few
wears. The great riots in the coal regions
in 1877 and the communistic threatening III
the West have awakened a martial spirit III
the people of the country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

Lewiston gentleman sent his Irish ser
want girl to the Lewiston post Office, the other
day, to mail some letters. He also gave her
the key to his lock box and told her to bring
him whatever was in the box: The girl took
the gentlemans mail from his box, then care
fully deposited in the box the letters that he
sent to be mailed. and locked it. The next
day Postmaster Little was waited upon by
the same person, who thrust package OF
letters into his face and wanted to know why
Yhev hadn't been STINT s'Shure an didn't
put thin in the box all right yesterday" she
said. The girl had come after the mail again,
and when she found the letters in the box as
she left them the day previous, she thought
there was something wrong about the post
office department in this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

we nave received copy of the "Sundav
:, .eaoef' bright sixteen page paper, pub
iished at Wheeling, w. v. At the head of
Its editorial page is the name of Edwin II
irafton. Mr.. Trafton is an Augusta bow
ana was formerly employed in the dry goods
store OF Fowler, Hamlen & Smith. He laid
down the yard stick for the reporters pencil
and accepted position on one of the prea,
new ork dailies. Afterwards he gravitated
to West Virginia. The Leader has the lar.
gest circulation of any paper in the State
and the position Of leading editor on it is
an enviable one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal
MAINE.

r
MAcHIAs, May IL. Patrick Jeffreys house,
barn and. outbuildings were burned this
morning. Insured in the Etna of Hartford
for 81, 800.
PORTLAND, May IL. - Fire tonight at LAM
son & Swazie's pottery. on Potter's Lane,
destroyed a portion of the two-storied wooden
pottery and ruined the stock. Loss not esti-
mated: fully insured for $1,000 in the Buffalo,
German, Reserve and New Hampshire COM
panies. A tenement owned by Mrs. kava-
nagh. was slightly injured. Insured for
$1,000 in the Franklin of Philadelphia.
Child Missing.
GARDINER, May IL. James, son of John
Christopher, aged 6, has been missing since
A. NJ. yesterday. 1t was first thought he
got on the steamer and had been carried to
Boston, but word has been received from
there that it is not so. The matter was placed
in the hands of the police, by whose order
parties have been at work graphing around
the wharves, as he was last seen in that vicin-
ity. The parents are nearly distracted with
grief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

One bottle of DIR. GROsvENOR's LIVER AID
will produce beneficial results in cases where
the remedies of the Pharmacopea and Nos
trums, dependent for brief success upon
puffery alone, utterly fail. AS its name i'm
plies, this medicine acts directly upon the
Liver: but its action is by no means confined
to that organ, the digestive apparatus and the
bowels are put in COED working trim, the
manifold symptoms of Dyspepsia vanish, the
blood is purified, and Piles, which are the in
variable result Of Costiveness, are wholly
eradicated by this standard family medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
THE INDIANS.
VictOria,s Band.

Tucson, Arizona, May IL. Victoria lost
eleven killed in the recent fight with Kramer.
The latter lost Sergeant Garfin killed. The
deputy assessor of Apache county and his
assistant have been killed by Victoria.
Last Friday, Victoria's band killed an In
dian family of ~ on San Carlos reservation.
Advices just received from Silver City
state that the excitement over the Indian
troubles is great. A number of Apaches
Joined Victoria's band from New Mexico.
1t is thought he has also been reinforced
from San Carlos reservation. They are dep
redating extensively through the eastern por-
ton of Grant county. A number of citizens
and settlers have been killed, and in many
instances horribly mutilated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
Of Commerce.

New York, May IL. The annual banquet
of the New York Chamber of Commerce was
given at Demonico's tonight. covers being
set for over 200. Toasts were: The Presi-
dent of the United States State of New York,
responded to by Noah Davis; city of New
York, by Mayor Cooper; financial prosperity
of our country, John Sherman; Commerce,
Rev II. S. Storcr: International contests. Fer
nando Wood: religion, its relation to COM
merce, Robert Collyer: metropolitan press.
Isaac II. Bromley; chamber of commerce,
State of New York, Seth Low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Railroad Matters.

PORTSMOUTH, May IL. In the Supreme
court yesterday, in the case of Portsmouth
& Dover railroad VS.. the Eastern railroad of
New Hampshire, judgment was ordered upon
the verdict of the referees, in favor of the
plaintiff, the fees of referees to be paid by
the county.
CoNCoRD, May /. 4 report that the Old
Colony railroad corporation is making efforts
to obtain control of the Concord railroad, is
making considerable excitement in financial
circles in this city, Manchester, Nashua and
Lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

This sea side House is charmingly located upon
the south shore, commanding an OPEN SEA VIEW,
also views of the adjacent island and the entrance to
Boothbay Harbor. 1t contains eleven rooms and is
supplied with water and other eonveniences which
render it suitable for BOARDING HOUSE. or fol
private families. The house is furnished. For fur
ther particulars enquire at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

M all the humbugs in the world, the man
who sshas been to California and KNOWS
everything about mining, Is the worst
When the mining fever was at Its he's"' i"
this vicinity. certain store in Halloween oe-
o.r,. the headquarters of all the wouid-oe
miners in our sister city. one OF their mum
her. an old Californian, was appointed i"-
snector General, and passed his Judgment
,,no, all ,,,e ore that was brought into the
store The proprietor of the eNtemporizeo
..,,;n;no exchange" had frequently told about
some valuable samples he expected TO OBTAIN
in a few DAYS, from promising mine "h'e"
hs was interested in, and wanted Frank 10
exam;ne the samples and give his opinion as
j.. .,,.;r yaIue One morning the merchant
came into the store, and. finding the expert
present. pulled a package OF rocks ,ro"'
H. oxercoat pocket, and said: Here
r-.rl ;s the ore have been telling you
,ho,t found it on Spruce Hill. wha'
do YOU think of its value?" The old oa,.-
forn;an took the dingy-looking piece Oh Fo'N,
eyea !, critically, pulled out his KNIFE anu
began scraping its surface. and then repl'eu
.I. :, ~o-,b,ess stuff. have thrown away
ton, Of better ore than this Then c'o"-
I.h.,oa .sWhite Pine was shown nun
..Therc" said he, "That's the stun i",s
:. r;ch in silver and gold. and as fine spec',
over see" The exhibitor coulo
hardly help smiling at this, for the samp,.
.-ononncel worthless by the "experienceu
miner was from very rich Nevada "'ns
-h;,e the other was valseless piece OF fuo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

Inc committee Of the Grand Lodge of Odd
Fellows appointed for the trial of Belfast
Lodge, commenced their hearing w ednesday
forenoon, in Portland, and completed the ex-
animation of witnesses at a late hour Satrr.
DAY evening. large number of witnesses
were examined, and the testimony was very
voiuminous. The contending parties are to
submit their arguments in writing, and the
committee have adjourned to such time as the
arguments are ready. The verdict will not
be reached for several weeks and will not be
anHounced-as formerly stated-until the
meeting of the Grand Lodge in August. The
trial of Waldo Lodge opened yesterday be-
fore another committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

Arrested.
RHODE ISLAND.
Burned to Death.

PROVIDENCE. May IL. In Coventry. Sat
urday. George J. Watson, farmer, moved a
part of his goods to another house a short
distance away and remained with them over
night. Not returning Sunday the family
sought him and found only the chimney of
the house standing and his half burned body
in the cellar. 1t is mysterious affair. An
inquest will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
FOREIGN NEWS.
Irish Land l.eayNe.


LONDON, MAY IL. The Roman Catholic
bishop of the diocese of Ossory, ireland, con-
dennis the Land League and in general terms
denounces the men prominent in its orgsnisa-
ton.
English Diplomacy.
Gladstone's letter to the ambassador q
Vienna, and the letter Of Fawcett, recalling
his statement regarding the governments in
formation relative to the Indian Budget de-
felt are severely criticized by the Post, Tele-
graph, Standard and Times, as humilisting
and damaging confessions:
German Affairs.
The position of affairs between Bismarck
and the Reichstag is considered serious. His
speeches, Saturday, produced unmistakable
tension. which has not abated.
The Albanians.
vienna, May IL. -Four thousand horses,
5000 Martini rifles, and 10000 cartridges
have arrived at Scutari for Albanians, who &C.
cupy the whole territory from Scutari and
Prisnend to kovaja. Turkish officers and
men are everywhere fraternizing with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
GRATITUDE LAVISHED

Is clipped from the columns of the '.Jour.
nal Courier" New Haven. Conn.,. the fol
lowing endorsement: Gratitude Of char.
acter, strong, earnest and impetuous, is daily
in person and by letter, being lavished upon
II. II. Warner & CO. for the Introduction Of
and the making SO extensively known, theil
wonderful cures, named as Warmers Safe
Remedies"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

Inc Cushnoc Heights Gun Club will hold
.seekly shoot Thursday afternoon, May
40 o'clock, to contest for gold badge. All
.e~0e's are requested to be present. ne
.Na'est between +. W. Moore and L. u
'"Aefy last Saturday was a spirited one
~ Tue Mayor carried off the prize. Quite
lumber of other members took part in this
'"00', and bid fair to hold Il. W. and L. w.
A|fict account ere the close of this shoot
ing season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

There seems to have been spasmodic re-
vival of red tape in the post-office depart
ment in Washington lately. One of the reg
ulations of the departments is that second,
third and fourth-class matter must have the
name of the town as well as the post Office
written thereon. For instance, newspaper
sent to Uncle Scion Chase wonld have to be
directed to Chase's Mills. Turner. +. C.
Allen has lately been having packages re-
turned, because the name Of the. town was
not written on them as well as the post-office.
Agents will send in the address of their
subscribers and not the town in which the
post office is located. As consequence
some one is losing papers that he sub
scribed for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
CALIFORNIA.
Trouble with SETTLERS.

SAN Francisco, May IL. Tho contest be-
tween the railroad company and settlers in
Tulare and Fresno counties eliminated to-day
in a tragedy. L. 5. Marshal Poole went to the
scene to serve writs Of ejceiment upon certain
settlers, and telegram from him states that
four men were killed and two wounded in an
attempt to execute a writ. No further par
ticulars. Settlers are banded together and
express determination to resist attempts at
ejectment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
FIRES.
Forest Fires.

MILFORD. Pa, May IL. Forest fires are
breaking out again in this section. Last
night large fires were visible in the jersey
woods. Large damage has resulted. A re-
ward is offered for the incendiary.
LrTTLEToN, n. H., May IL. Extensive for
est fires ragged last night in the vicinity of
Twin Mountain House.
CONCORD, n. H., May IL. Extensive for
est fires raging in this vicinity. Trains
are DELAYED thereby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

The Bowdoins played their first game OF
'e season Saturday afternoon, on their
grounds in Brunswick. with the Nichols Latin
'enool Of Lewiston. The game was alt one
sided, resulting in favor OF the Bowdoins by
sscore of ~ toj. The Bowdoin boys played
sianl'less game up to the end of the seventh
inning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
xLvI CONGRESS- - FIRST SESSION.
House..

House.
WASHINGTON, May IL.
A resolution declaring Mr.. Yocum entitled
to a seat was adopted.
The legislative, executive and judicial APP
preparation bill was reported and the House
at 1925 went into committee Of the whole for
its consideration.
Mr.. Atkins explained the bill.
Several amendments relating to salaries of
members of congress were offered and re-
jected.
The committee then rose and took recess
until evening, when session was held for
consideration Of the steamboat bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

Inc lightning struck, on Monday morning
, .v yarn OF William Colby in Albion, and
.u TWO horses, one the property of Mr..
Coiley. and the other belonged to . n.,.v :,
Dos'en' The lightning also struck the barn
OF wheeler stratton, in the same town set.
ing II on fire and burning it to the ground
ihere were burned seven head of cattle on .
morse, SOW and pigs, two wagons. and three
harnesses besides hay, etc. Insurance on
barn, three hundred dollars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

Postmaster Hamln has received a circular
rom Washington notifying him that after
Nay 18th there is no appropriation tor light
ngthe post office. However, the postmaster
Will probably light the Office at his own eX-
pense, and trust to deficiency appropria-
ton for his paw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
DAkOTA.


DKApwoop, May IL. An explosion Of 100
pounds of giant powder at the blacksmith
shop of High Lode mine, Central, City this
morning. instantly killed the foreman of the
mine and two employees. The bodies were
torn to pieces and the country for . mile
square strewn with small fragments Of hesh
and ruins of the shop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
LABOR TROUBLES.
English Factory Operatives.

MANCHESTER, Eng, May IL. An interview
to-day between the master cotton spinners
and delegates appointed by the operatives of
twenty-five cotton manufacturing towns, at
which the masters re-affirmed their previous
promise to advance the rate of wages when
trade improves, leaves matters at a dead lock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

The ice broke up in Moosehead Lake this
year, May 9Th. Boats are now busily en-
Gagged towing logs and carrying passengers.
There will be great influx of summer visit
Ors to the lake regions in Maine this season,
A we'll as to the sea-shOre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

P. II. Holmes, the Gardiner artist, has pa
tented little invention for binding together
postal cards, which will be very useful to
business men, We learn that he has recent
y disposed Of two-thirds of his patent right
to Boston parties, for $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
PENNSYLVANIA.
Prize Fight.

ERIE, May IL. A large fotilla Of boats,
yachts and tugs left at daybreak with sport
ing men for Long Point, Canada, to witness
the fight between Rookie and Donovan. 1t
is rumored the sheriffs in Canada stopped
the fight and scattered the crowd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

blast near the railroad track, back of the
freight depot, yesterday morning. caused
quite circus for a moment. To prevent the
rock from flying heavy pieces of plank had
been placed over the fuse before it was ignit-
ed. But the expansion of the gas was too
great to be confined by old sleepers. and bits
of rock and old wood were thrown high in the
air, over the Cony House, into Water street.
Three panes of glass were broken in the rear
of the hotel, and quite number of squares
in MeOnian Hall block. A chunk of wood
came down rather solidly on the sidewalk be-
fore Towards drug store. People on Water
Street at first thought they were being treat
ed with meteoric shower.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

w. E. Potter and George Chadwick started
mad drive through the country, Monday, on
morse purchasing tour. When they ap-
preached trout brook, they would cast Il
''ae Tor the speckled beauties. The result
'@a catch Of % handsome trout. Two
!oung foxes, about five weeks old, were also
up'ured, and brought back in triumph to
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

We have received a copy of ''Hubbard's
Right Hand Recorder" of the newspapers of
the world. 1t contains list of all the Amer
ican and the principal Canadian, English,
French and German periodicals., and is inval-
liable to the advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

Special attention is called to the new adj
'ertsement of Miss A. o. Getchell. Our
lady friends who wish to purchase the best
and most stylish millinery for the lowest
prices, should not fail to visit her place Of
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

The Governor and Council visited the
State Prison, yesterday. Hon. Sumner J.
Chadbourne accompanied them on their in
spection The May session of the Executive
Council will probably convene in this city
Thursdav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

Senator Hamlin and wife arrived home
from Washington, Saturday morning. The
Senator is in excellent health, and will re-
turn to Washington in about ten days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

NV. Clapp sold a bushel Of strawberries,
Saturday. The berry retails at 80 cents a
boz. Mr.. Clapp has splendid display Of
bananas and pineapples, and intends to keep
,he best assortment of seasOnable fruit in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

The reaction in prices has given Western
lumber the least bit of shade, but Eastern
,umber holds its own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

CINCINNATI, May IL. In the Methodist
conference, report was adopted that four
bishops be elected by the general conference.
BUESos AIRES, March 8. Excitement
over the approaching presidential election is
so great as to almost paralyze business and
presages civil war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

Enoch C. harrington, Esq, Fryeburg, who
represented Oxford county on the Valuation
commission, is in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

The Boston Sunday Globe is to run a
,Decial train from Boston to Bangor, begin
ming with next Sunday. The train will ar
rvo in Augusta about noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

Reserved seats to "Uncle Toms Cabin"
are selling with rush. Monday about two
hundred were disposed of. The company
,;ll have crowded house Thursday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
The Cause Removed.

Weakness of the stomach causes indiges-
ton. and in that state no one can have good
health. The Peoples Favorte Tonic Bitters
purify the blood and strengthen the stomach
and remove all causes that undermine the
system. This lifc-saving remedy is adver-
tised in these columns. |&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

Partridge Bros have received nice flower
mo plapts. including daisies, pansies, verbe-
o.,, petunias, pelagonians, geraniums etc.
ar which they are having large sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

NEW YORK.


PoRr JERvIs, May IL. John p. Smith is
arrested for forgery of $1,000 on the lumber
firm of Gilman ( Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12
The Photograph

NY phone. Telegraph, and kindred electrical
4. Se SINGERS will all be utilized by the orders
49, 0SvIODONT, which will be flashed and
,hssN usu over the wires. 1t is as well known
= ~. Is at home, as a cleansing agent for