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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
excursion to Oak Point.

Excursion to Oak Point.
Inc ChiVersalists had a very pleasant ex-
cursion to Oak Point, Saturday. Same ,wo
hundred persons Joined it. The day wa,
perfect, the sky clear, the air inyigorating
The ride to Bath by the Maine Central in
.he early morning was pleasant, and the sail
oy the steamer Sasanoa, out among the
points and Islands bordered at the waters
edge with granite and covered above with liv-
ing green except where the lodges crop out.
was delightful. The Sasanoa is stauncb
iittie steamer with accommodations for some
nve hundred persons, and Captain Low who
commands her spares no pains for the enjoy
ment OF his passengers. Oak Point is in the
town OF Boothbay. 1t juts out into the
oheepscot, Is covered with oak, is a clean,
wen shaded spot, and has been fitted up
with seats, swings and nice dining room
and Kitchen by the Maine Central Railroad
Company for excursions. Across the river
Is the town of Southport. The excursionists
were conveyed by the Sasanoa to Squirrel
Island and to Boothbay, in the afternoon
On the passage one can see from the deck of
the steamer as though from the central point
of an arena wide circling ampLitheatre OF
summer resorts and trim villages of the
permanent population. Westward is Capital
Island with its new lofty hotel and new cot
tages; northward is Mouse Island Offering
rest for the weary and pleasure for those who
seek it; farther to the eastward is the
thrifty looking village of Boothbay; still far
Their around is the new and handsome hotel
of DR.. Croker; and next comes Ocean
Point. running out straight into the "briny
deep, and famed with its coolest breezes
Full before us southwark is Squirrel Island
alluring with its bright looking shores and
neat and far extending circle of cottages,
and its well dressed and decorous crowd up
on the pier awaiting the arrival of the
steamer. Nowhere on the coast of Maine
can the eye take in at one glance SO large a
circle of summer resorts as here. about
four O'Clock the Sasanoa started homeward
with her excursionists, landing them all safe
and good natured at Bath in season to take
the train and reach Augusta at eight in the
evening. The change from rail to steamer
on the excursion added to the variety of the
trip to Oak Point and rendered the excursion
more agreeable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
ALMOST A TRAGEDY.
A Sunday Row i'm Hal1Owcll which Came
Near Being Attended with Fatal Results

Yesterday morning the city OF Halloweii
arose from its beans and brown bread to hear
minors of row on Central street. which
came very near resulting in the death OF
woman. In the rear of Mrs. Beemans varle-
tv store on Water street there is low, one
story house. where Mrs. Bragg and daughter
reside. For some time past man empower
ON the ice. William Rhoades by name, has
boarded with her OF late their course OF
life has not been altogether happy Daily
rows have occurred. Saturday night Rhoades
wife came to Hallowell to see her husband
and this excited the jealousy ot the braes
rnvr followed Rhoades had been
drinking. In the alteration the man was
stabbed about the head with case kniie,
While the woman was felled senseless to the
aoor with an axe. The daughter MADE 'he
cutlery of murder and the he,gnoorS
't,ca =, phnades was taken to the lookup.
Mrs. Bragg has partially recovered from the
effects of the blow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09

Rev J. Benson Hamilton OF Lewiston Is
collecting materials for history OF down
east Methodism. In his Western stories
Eggleston has given us some racy accounts
of the planting of Methodism IN ONO anu
Indiana: but the richer field of the East mas
been left unoccupied. We still are oiesseu
with the presence of many of the fathers o'
Maine Methodism. both in the ministry ana
laity. whose minds are stored with wea''"
of incidents connected with church history
Unless they are gathered and recorded we
will suffer irreparable loss when they are
taken from us. Mr. Hamilton's historyls 10
be as faithful a record of events. as sNiu
portraiture of persons as possible. Inc
field is wide and the cleaning must be OF Ne
cessity laborious and painstaking. lnforma'
ton is solicited of rare books. pamphlets oil
pictures which will throw any light upon the
record of the Methodist Church in this State
The writer of the volume will give histori
cal sketch of every circuit and station In '"'
State. and biographical sketch OF every
minister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09

1t is announced that an arrangement has
been made between the Grand Trunk and
Maine Central railroads for common rates of
fare and freight between Lewiston or Auburn
and Portland. The arrangement, it Is
claimed bv the roads. is made TO prevent
what they say is a ruinous competition and
is designed simply to secure fair rates. that
shall at the same time be considerably lower
than formerly. There is to be no change IN
the fare to and from Portland. which isto re-
main at 81, and was formerly sl.4o. Com
mutation tickets are increased TO $50 tor
ten. The rates of freight between Lewiston
and Portland are to be Is cents per nun
dred for first class, u cents for second class
10 cents for third class and - for fourth
class. for coal 81 to Sl.25 per ton. Inc
freight rates have heen 10 cents per hundred
for everything except coal This increases
the rate for first and second class and re-
duces it for fourth class. Exactly what It's
effect NAV he is not as yet known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
Gardiner Local News.

Gardiner need fear fire no longer. ne
now steamer, the Cobossee arrived to-day and
this with the force pump which throws yer!
heavy stream. Ought to make it comparative
" easy to hold the devouring elements 10
cheek. The engine was built by the sissy
Manufacturing Company OF Seneca rams, ~
Y. and is an honor to the city IN e'euy ~
NJ Of the coal in Maxey
war the river was lost Saturday
w, u tho boards Welding TO the pressure
~ aIlosinc the coal to slide into the wa
''I n.v;a Uoulehan was injured consideraoi,
hv sticking a pick into his knee, while a
=. on The ice at Cheeseman's house
Friday. h.s beer doin,
some surveying at Oak Grove Cemetery pre-
paratory to making new ROAD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
NEW YORK.
DR.. Tanner.


New YORK. August {. When DR.. Tanner
completed his 40 days fast at noon to-day
his weight was l2lA pounds, loss of 81
pounds in 40 days. As soon as the time Wa
up the crowd cheered DR.. Tanner enthusias
tically. There were about 1000 persons in
the hall, and an immense crowd on the side
walk
| He at once drank glass of milk and called
for q Georgia watermelon. This he tapped,
dug his hand into, and eat heartily of it.
When demonstrated with, he asked to be left
alone, saying. mo. my lord, l am running
this now" When he placed q glass of milk
10 his mouth he remarked: ''Gentlemen, per-
haps You don't believe that's good" The
signal for the expiration of the fast was a
whistle from factory in the vicinity; when
| it blew DIR. Tanner had peach in his hsnd,
but before he could put it into his mouth
| somebody snatched il away from him. In re-
Spouse to the plaudits of the assemblage, DR..
Tanner. who was sitting upon chair placed
on table, raised his handkerchief over his
head.
At quarter past twelve DIR. Tanner got
down from The table and left the hall in a
coach, in charge Of DIR. Gum, who took him
TO his own residence, where he will undergo
careful medical treatment.
During the morning about 1000 persons
visited the hail. Just before noon his tenn
perature was found To be 30, pulse %, and
respiration l..
On reaching the residence of DR.. Gum,
DR.. Tanner at once lay down in the front
parlor and endeavored to sleep. The milk
and watermelon had not disagreed with him.
DIR. Gum himself is reported i'll, through
over eNertion.
On leaving the hall the Doctor walked I'M
att,
his hand. He received an ovation from the
crowd in the street. and exhibited much graft
fcation Il, the hearty reception. He ordered
the cover OF the carriage thrown back, and
joked and talked with the crowd that sur
rounded him.
After two OF three dozen persons had
grasped his hands, the two accompanying
physicians had to grasp him by the arm and
hold him in his seat to prevent him from tir-
ing himself out, as they fear serious re-
action from over-exertion.
New YORK, August s. Tanner spent a
quiet dav to-day and saw very few visitors.
His physicians say he is improving AS well as
can be expected after so long fast. During
the early part of the morning he chewed half
a pound of beefsIeak, retaining only the
juice, and partook of some milk and wine.
Shortly before noon he ate pound of beef
steak aud some potatoes winch haa been
stewed in milk. He was then weighed and
turned the scales ut l26 pounds. About
every hour he partook of some nourishment,
which included watermelon. milk, potatoes
stewei in milk, ale, beef tea, bread and wine.
At 6 o'clock his weight was tried again and
was found to be about 1870 pounds He was
quite lively to-day and trisked about his room
like school-boy. His physicians say his
rapid recovery from the effects of his long
fast is something remarkable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09

a ions iine Of carriages followed the 20.
MAINS Of Simon Murphy, the veteran para.no,
~ ."e arsenal to the Catholic cemetery.
yesterday afternoon. In the procession wa.
'o. fariey' commander of the Arsenal,
anu ''le soldiers on duty there, with arms re-.
ser'ed' The flag was displayed at half mas,
ME- murphy had been in government service
some forty years For long time he has
oeen stationed at the Arsenal, and has large
circle OF friends in Augusta, who Lament hi,
decease. ''-'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09

Portland Press Thursday evening the
majority of the oarsmen with their friends
LETT for their homes. highly pleased with their
. visit to the Pine Tree State. They never
tired of praising the new racing course with
its fine boat houses. Mr.. Holmes was more
than pleased at the reception of his prize. an
elegant gold stem-winder appropriately en-
graved. OF the many clubs represented at
this REGATTA none were so fortunate financial
" as the West End club of Boston, their
prizes aggregating 1915. As the Forest City
swung off from her wharf the oarsmen gath
cred on her upper deck and gave cheer after
cheer for the success of the Union Rowing
Association.
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FOREIGN NEW :.
The Murder of DIR. Parsons.

CoNsrANIlNorLE, August I. The details
of the murder of DR.. Parsons, American mis-
sionary. and his servant are as follows :-Dr.
Parsons, accompanied by an American ser
want, was making "A professional tonr in the
mountains east of Enid, and encampcd for
the night of the 4th inst. by the roadside, in
the vicinity of some Mursks, a nomadic
tribe. Two Mursk shepherds who since have
been arrested. confessed with cynical COM
posture that they shot the two travellers rs
they slept and robbed them of their money,
amounting TO less than pound. AS DIR.
Parsons did not reach his destination at the
expected time and rs his horses were found
wandering about the hills, his friends inst-
tuted search and their bodies were dis
covered under some bushes near the scene of
the murder. The fact of their being Mo-
homedans may put obstacles in the way OF
| ordinary judicial procedure.
Floods in Silesia.
vienna, August :. The floods in Silesia
| have subsidized. They did great damage to
private property and caused much distress.
The Little Western.
LONDON, August I. Dory Little West
ern'' is being exhibited at Westminster
aquarium. Her crew propose to visit Ant
wcrp, Brussels, Rotterdam, Amsterdam,
Hamburg and st. Petersburg, sailing from
| here to different ports and returning home
| bv steamer from st. Petersburg.
English Charges againstAmerican Cattle.
| The Times says official correspondence re-
| lating to diseases of animals in the United
States. published yesterday, throws food
of light on the mode of fattening stock In the
| West The processes at st. Louis are any
thing but inviting; unhealthy cattle are
crowded in unventiatcd sheds and fed on
| beer slops Swill fed cattle from the West
are not an attractive feature of American in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
NEBRASKA.
Confession Of the Benders.

OMAHA. August :. Yesterday Mrs. Ben
der was visited in Jail at Fremont by re-
porter, to whom she related the account of
the Bender murders in different States. Old
man Bender has confessed, believing the old
woman had escaped. His story tallies with
his wife's exactly. He relates the history of
the whole family and their crimes. A sheriff
from Kansas is at Lincoln obtaining requisi-
ton from the governor, and will be at FIRE.
mont tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
Hale and Hearty,

not sallow, dependent and miserable. are
those who wisely seek health when bilious,
constipated and dyspeptic, from DIR. Gros-
yenor's Liver Aid. All affections of the
Liver. Stomach and Bowels are removed by
il. Ii is an admirable blood dupurent. and
especially useful as household remedy, All
that is necessary in its use is persistency.
Give it fair trial, Disorders of the Liver
are obstinate, but they nrariabiy succumb
to this potent, prompt and safe botanic rem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
TEXAS.
EXPLANATION of the G.. A. n.

AUSTIN August :. Gen. q. Ames called
at the executive mansion and explained his
connection with the Grand Army, submitting
a report stating the members Of the organiza-
ton had no intention of violating any of the
laws of the United States that neither him
self nor any State soldier is now a member.
The resolutions show that hundreds of young
men throughout the State volunteered to
equip themselves. The opinion of some is
that the organization here was blind, the
real purpose being descent upon Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
NEWFOUNDLAND.
The Fisheries.

HALIFAX, n. s.. August Z. Advices from
New foundland say information received al
St. Johns gives fair report of the Labrador
fisheries, with good reports from the Straits
Ice below Cape Harrison retarded operations
somewhat. but it is expected the fishery viii
be fully up to the average.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09

We would inform the anxious local EDITOR
of the Bangor Wing that the correct orthog-
raphy of North Pond, Winthrop, is I'M
doubtedly "Ma-ran- cook with the accent
on the ran" The Indian name was MA
ra-no-cook." with the accent on the syllable
before the last, or the Wing reporter would
call it, the penult. For some reason or other
the former mode of spelling has been adopt
ed, and you can bet your bottom dollar that
"MaranacoOk' is right.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09

ua fr,day last Mr.. Seth Gay, who reside. On
.'s- nlli and works in Johnson, shoe
sure, met with painful accident ~h;,.
- - !. cutting side of leather, which he
- "oioing down with his knee. The tn;se
,''ppeu ana entered his leg just below n.
."ee. Mr. Gay had to be carried home. He
" getting along nicely and will be ahou, ~.
work again in day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09

Capital Lodge, l. o. G.. T., have. elected
the following officers: j. Rumnev, w. c. r.
c. L. Hooker, w. V. T.; Manley w. Trask,
W. r. S: f. NJ Trask, w. F. s.; Ed Her
rim. W. T.; T. French, w. NJ; Nellie F.
Goodwin, w. Chap; Hattie Gay, w. l. G.
f. n. Sullivan, W. O. G.: Mrs. 4. Rollins.
W. 4. $: Mrs. Foss, W. Il. s.; Mrs.
Fogler, w. L. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09

People should be very careful about dis
charging firearms within the city limits. One
afternoon last week, as party of ladies and
children were gathered in the yard of W.
NJ. STATIONS residence on Green street, they
heard the report of a gun. followed by the
crashing of shot through the branches of the
trees One little girl was wounded in the
arm, bringing the blood, but not penetrating
into the flesh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09

Mr.. J. II. Arnold of Chestnut street
dropped into the Journal Office, yesterday.
The veteran is now so years old, and in Sep
thember will cast his sd wing and republi-
can vote, for Governor Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
SEASIDE RESORT.

The subscriber offers the vanages of one of the
most delightful situations Casco Bay to those " no
seeking the rest and reireshent Of the seaside
at moderate expense.
The air is fine the water pure, and the scenery
unsurpassed. Only half hours drive from the
Maine Central depot, and thus easily accessible by
land, while by sea vessels drawing seven feet can
come up TO the wharf AZ lowest tides.
Inquiries promptly answered.
ISRAEL G. SIMPSON.
Z. o. Box 1921, BRUNSWICK, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09

Rev. Stephen w. Murphy, brother of the
pastor of St. Mary's Catholic church in this
city, who has been very sick the past summer.
is now so far recovered as to be able to par
tally attend to his priestly duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09

Meeting of the Augusta Reform Club was
held yesterday afternoon. Prayer by chap
lain. and singing. President Dplock opened
the meeting with remarks, after which other
brothers took part.-Nye, Rackleff, Dow
Moore. Could and others. Election of Off
rers this (Monday) evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
How They Feel At Adrian, Mich.

Reed, Beach 4 Smith, druggists of this
CITY. say that Days Kidney Pad is giving the
very best of satisfaction. One of their Gus
toners SAYS he would not take two hunsred
dollars for the one he has if he could not get
another.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
- -
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next "a HOuiss
War Dept, Office Chef Signal Officer. |
Washington, ID. c., August 81 a. IN. !
For the New England and Middle States,
clear or partly cloudy weather, possibly fol-
lowed by occasional rain, warmer, southerly
winds. stationary or lower barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
ATruahful Saying.

..He who has good health may laugh ad'
yersity to scorn, and defy the world. Inc
great blessing can be obtained py me use =
the Peoples Favorite Tonic bi''ers' 'e'
advertisement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09

We don't mind having the Portland papers
copy our news items without giving credit.
but when the Bangor Commercial prints an
article about the new road from Winthrop to
North Wayne, which first appeared in the
Journal last Tuesday, and credits it to the Ar
gus we submit if that is not crowding the
mnurners a little!
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Free Acknowledgment.

| hereby certify that habitually use DR.
Kennedy's .sFavorite Remedy" in my family
in all those cases in which domestic medi-
c;ro i needed. and tha; it has never yet failed
to accomplish the purpose desired. We look
upou il As an anchor to windward that Is sure
to hold in every instance mentioned on the
doctors bill of particulars. make tbs ac-
acknowledgement freely, in hope of doing good
to others, feeling that medicine that is near
a, hand and to be implicitly trusted, Is worth
,,,o-. than II costs. Rev. G. c. EsRAr.
Formerly Associate Editor Rondoubt Free
man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09

The Yoltaic Belt Co.. MarsnaA' Me
Will send their celebrated Electro-V oitaie
Relts 10 the afflicted upon 80 days trial
Sneedv cures guaranteed. They mean what
they saw. Write to them without delay
Nutrition improved, strength restored and
disease arrested BY Malt Bitters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09

J. W. Patterson, Esq, at the re-
quest of Mr.. Allen and the contractors
estimates that there are 5s5. 1872 bricks in
Aliens new block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
r: q. FOOTH,
IMPORTANT TO AGENTS.
THE LIFE OF
GEN, JAMES A. GARFIELD

Nv hi. personal friend. MAJOR BUNDY, Editor Y.
Y. Mail, Is the only edition to which Gen. Gar.
field has given personal attention or facts. Beanti
fully illustrated, printed and bound. Full length
steel portrait by Hail. from picture taken expressly
for this work. Active Agents Wanted. Liber-
nj terms. send sI.OO Mt once for complete out
ft A. $. BARNES CO., Ill h 1l3 William St.,
New York julyx7tHw1m
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Wreck Sold.

ARLINGTON, August :. The wreck of the
Seawanhaka was sold at auction this after
noon for sl,4l0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
GRANITE HALL.
Monday Eve, Aug. 8,
The DAYS have shortened one hour.

will be in operation in the course of eight or
ten DAYS.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal.
M AIN E..
Republican Rally.

CAMDEN, August s. The republicans of
Camden opened the campaign last sevening
with large and enthusiastic meeting, ad-
dressed by Hon. J. T. Updegraff of Ohio.
who made an eloquent able and effective
speech.
ssJineing Drives'' in Waldo County.
BELFAST, August 8. The combined green
back and democratic convention was largely
attended and entirely harmonious. Hon. w.
NJ. Rust of Belfast presided. Nominations
Senators-James X. Taber, Unity; Calvin
W. Sherman. islesboro.
Judge of Prcbate-James ID. LamsOn,
Freedom.
Register of Probate-A. ii. Fletcher. Lin
colnvile.
Sheriff Charles Baker, Belfast.
County Attorney George +. Wallace,
Belfast.
Commissioner-Goding Grant, Prospect.
Treasurer-George Il. Sleeper, Belfast.
Launched.
Bath, August S. A. Sewall & Co., launched
this afternoon a three masted schooner OF
400 tons, named Belle Higgins. Owned by
builders. Capt. Frank S. Higgins commands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
CITY AFrAIns.

meeting Of the city government vas held
!. 'ne Aidermen's room, Granite Block, Fri
day afternoon.
Elisha Springer, Jr., was elected CITY
weigher
guy turner. Esq, city treasurer, present.
81 'ne following report Of the receipts and
expenditures Of the city from March 18th to
August LIST:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09

NV life was saved by Warmers Safe Kid
new and Liver Cure. b. Lakeiy. Selma,
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Marrifo.

In thi. CITY, August 9Th. BY Rev ". N, sIernns'
NJ. 9srf To Miss Lizzie K. Cain, both OF Augusta
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Tenements to Let.

Two new, clean tenefae1ss 10 let, cheap, o. Cour.
street, with all the modern improvements. Devire
water. Apply TO Dr. Croker. office. augs