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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21
WASHINGTON.
Death Of an OIa Californian.

WASHINGTON, June 10. Gen. Jno. A. SUIT
ter, the discoverer of gold in California, and
one Of ifs earliest pioneers, died at Meade's
Hotel, in this city, yesterday. He was sick
q week with inflammation of the kidneys, and
died quietly, in full possession Of his facul-
ties. The remains will be taken to Litz, Pa,
for interment-
President Hayes to Visit California.
President Hayes expects to leave for Cali.
fornia, with Secretary Thompson and party,
about the first Of July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

The cheek of the Augusta correspondent OF
the Newport Times is refreshing. He accuses
the Journal of pilfering an account OF the
London circus from his letter. The letter IN
question was a rehash of items fromthe Daily
Journal, with the exception Of the paragraph
which we clipped; and we should have given
credit for that had we known what paper the
correspondent Of our lively Penobscot con-
temporary took it from originally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

Darimanth COLLEGE.

HANOVER, June 70. The baccalaureate
sermon before the graduating class of Dart
mouth was preached in the College church
this afternoon. by Presiden, Bartlett. The
large auditorium was completely filled with
People. The text was LIST Thess. V, 81
''Prove all things; hold fast that which is
good"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

The general and annual catalogue OF the
Bangor Theological Seminary for 1880 is out
The summary shows the whole number OF
alumni to be 592; students not graduated,
l6O; total, 1872; supposed to be living, 54o.
The first class was graduated in 1920. The
number of students now connected with the
institution is % of which number the senior
class has 10. middle class 10, junior class s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next ~ Hears.
War Dept Office Chef Signal Ofacer, I
Washington, ID. c., June 2l.-l p %.
For New England and the Middle States,
partly cloudy weather, occasional rains,
winds mostly southwesterly, stationary tenn
perature, stationary or falling barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21
EW JERSEY.
Shot nv his Rrother.in.lnw.

NEWARK, June 10. Samuel Scluermann
was shot and dangerously wounded to-day by
his brother-in-law, Jas. Blakeley. There
had Keen trouble for some time between
Blakeleys wife and Scluermann. Blakeley
was arrested. He claims to have acted in
sclt-defence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

A grand union temperance meeting VIII w
held at White Head, Portland harbor' Tor
three days, beginning July 9TH. The gov
ernors of four States, Maine, New ha'"P-
shire, Vermont, and Massachusetts, are IN
vited to be present. Invitations nave "so
been extended to John B. Cough, Henry
Ward Beecher, c. b. Pitblado and the Kew
Mr. lie Lacheur, and to the clergy OF ror'-
land and the Sabbath School teachers OF the
State. 1t is expected that Joshua Nye an"
the Cold Water Temples from Augusta Lew
iston, Auburn, Saco. Biddeford' "orna'''
Saccarappa, Baldwin, Steep Faiis' anu o'"'
er places on the railroad lines will take part
in the exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

Sampson pulled down the temple of the
Phistines and horse hitched to an awning
post in front of Miss Addie Lawrence store,
pulled down the post, and attempted to get
away, but was captured before he had gone
far
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

The First Assistant Z Postmaster General has
Just completed the annual readjustment of the
salaries of the postofiices filed by Presiden-
tal appointment, upon the basis of their re-
turns of business done during the past year.
In the majority of cases the compensation
attached to the several offices has been in
in others it is somewhat reduced. Circular
letters informing. the various Postmasters Of
of the readjustment of their salaries will be
transmitted by the department early next
week. The following table gives the names
of offices in Maine, the new salary and the
old. The salaries will go into effect July ! ::
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21
General Garfield.

'HARRIsBuRG, Pa. June 10. Garfield ar
rived to-day and was met at the depot by a
large crowd, and made a speech of about ten
minutes. Speeches were also made by Con-
gressmen COnger, Williams and HUMPHREYS.
In compliance with Geographic request,
Senator Cameron met him at the depot and
accompanied him West.
CLEVELAND, June 20. Gen. Garfield ar
rived this morning and went at once to Men
tor, where ne wants to prepare his letter of
acceptance.
Republican Convention.
PLAINrIELD, n. j., June 49, Colored re-
publicans will hold State convention in
Trenton, July 10, to consider questions af-
fecting their rights citizens, and to demand
of candidates pledges to protect their rights
under the constitution.
Democratic Convention.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 10. The democratic
Congressional convention in the Sth district
has been in session in Kansas City three days,
with no signs of abating its labors. Jno T..
Crisp has for opponents Messrs. Franklin and
Allen, former ex-members from the district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21
THE INDIANS.


DENVER. Col, June 10. The Tribune's
Santa Fee special says: Gen. Buell. reports
from Fort Wingate, on the 18th, that he had
a council with the head chiefs and many SUBJ
chiefs and old men of the Navajo tribes.
They acknowledged that some of their young
men were behaving badly. but denied having
had council with the Utes recently. 1t Capt.
Bennett Of the 9th cavalry was given them
as agent, he would endeavor to restrain the
young men.
A Scouting Party.
Indians are reported in Grant county.
Capt. Kramer, with $50 men. has left Fort
Bowie, to scout in San Francisco valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

A horse attached to q wagon containing
lady began to back in front of Johnsons
shoe store, Saturday afternoon, and con-
tnued to back until the lady was thrown out
and the bride broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

The examination and graduating exercises
at the State Normal and Training School at
Gorham will take place this evening and
Tuesday. This evening, p. NJ, meeting OF
graduates and relation of experiences in
teaching the past term. Tuesday evening"
7.45 o'clock, class exercises Of the graduating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

List of Patents issued to Maine inventors
for week ending June Is, furnished by s. W.
Bates, Solicitor of Patents, Waterville.
22s, s99-Philip II. Holmes of Gardiner,
"Wood fibre for paper pulp and process and
machine for producing the wood fibre"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

Biddeford has population of IL ,G38 ac-
cording to the figures of the census just CON-
pleted,-an increase of % per cent from
1870.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21
TENNESSEE.
Railroad Matters.

MEMPHIS, June 49, At meeting of the
directors of the Memphis & Charleston rail-
road, last night, Vice President McGhee re-
signed. f. w. Cole, president Of the Vir-
ginia & East Tennessee railroad, was elected
to fill the vacancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

Special communication of Bethlehem
Lodge this Monday evening at 7l-2 O'Clock.
Work 2nd and Sd degree.-Ice cream.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

A subscription paper is being circulated
for money to purchase new dress uniform
for the Capital Guards, and we trust that the
citizens will give literally to so worthy an
object
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

To-day is one of the three longest DAYS in
the year-the sun rising at 423 and setting
ar T. 40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

Mayor Vickery and friends return from
their fishing expedition to Moosehead, to-day.
The party had good luck and good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

Work on the Moosehead Lake Telegraph
Line is progressing well. The poles have
been set nearly to Guilforl and the wire
stretched above Milo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

A Garfield and Arthur flag has been flung
to the breeze on Page street, by Messrs.
Thurston and Herrick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

Twenty-Five millions of logs are hung up
in the drive on the Moose river branch of the
Kennebec, and about the same quantity on
the Dead river branch. None of the new
logs have yet arrived at Kendalrs Mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

Mr.. Fred Berry Of Gardiner. makes the
following estimate of ice for sale on the Ken
nebec Atkins & Co., old ice, 10000; Rich,
1000; Orient, 10000; Berry, $4,000; Russell,
1000; Oakland, 1000; Cheeseman, 1000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

The population of Damariscotta, June LIST.
was 1929, and there are 80 farms. In 1870
the population was 1884, in 1860 it was 1866
and in 1850. 1928.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

The Cushnoc Gun Club and the Riverside
Club of Topsham are arranging for shoot
ing match.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21
SOUTH AMERlcA.


Secessi0n Of Boen0s Ayrcss
LONDON, Eng, June 10. The Times says
it is reported that Buenos Ayres has seceded
from the Argentine confederation, but the
source Of report is not ascertained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21
President Hayes.

CoLUMBUs, June 90. President Hayes and
wife spent the day very quietly, attending
church at Broad street chapel. Referring to
his contemplated trip to California, the Pres
dent said if he goes at all it will be in Sep
TENDER, his idea being to reach Sacramento
in time to attend the State Fair, about the
middle of September. He will extend his
trip to Oregon and possibly further north.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

Lucrative weaknesses and facilitating hu-
mors of females cured by Malt Bitters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21
OHIO.
Ponulation or Cincinnati.

fOpuIHtIOu Oh V1uCImuuUs
CINCINNATI, June 10. The population Of
the city and immediate suburbs is estimated
at 800 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

Devotional exercises by Chaplain Zines
opened the meeting of the Reform Club on
Sunday afternoon. Remarks by different
members occupied the time, in the course of
which an account was given of the meeting
at Hallowell, the Sabbath previous, and also
of the successful execution of the liquor law
in Dover and Foxcroft. 1t is hoped that all
members of the c ub, both brothers and sis
the organization, will be present at the bust
ness meeting on Monday evening, to vote on
the proposed amendment to the Constitution,
which provides that the election of officers
of six, as it now stands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21
CAMPAIGN JOURNALS.

The WEEKLY JOURNAL will be sent from
lime 10, till the close Of the State Campaign. or
far three months, for 20 cents.
The DAILY JOURNAL will be sent from June
49, till the close of the State Campaign or for three
months for $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

H-Furnished house to let at Squirrel
Island. The east tenement Of the house
known As the Stanwood and Tower cottage.
Apply to d. A. REDDISGToS.
PittstOn, Me. Wv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21
Squirrel Island.

The salaries attached to the other Presiden-
,;al offices remain as at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

~ The largess stock of Trwsks and Bags
In the city, at the corner store,
Phil p GefeheiFs,
Cor. Bridge and Water Sts.
Nice Leather Trunks and Cram Leather
Bags a speciality. Shatrt Strips and Bon
net Trunks Always on hand.
aprii2lt3m PHIL p GETCHELL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

DlVlne service according to the rites Of the
episcopal church was conducted by Rev. Mr..
UPjohn, at Pettingilrs Corner, Yesterday af
ternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21
A Scouting Party.
soldiers 10 Visit Earepe.

MONTREAL, June IS. The 65th battalion
of THE city. Col Quimet, composed exclu-
sivelv of French Canadians, will make an
early visit to England and France, with over
400 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

~SUMMER COTTAGE FOR RENr.-My
cottage on Squirrel Island, for July. Enquire
of Fredk Hamlen, firm Fowler, Hamlen &
Smith. dit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

QuEsEc, June 10. The Wimbledon team
sailed to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

hev. Dr. Butler Of Hallowell delivered tn,
nrst OF series of Sunday evening lecture
10 crowded house last evening, at the Bap
tlst church, on 'The Sunday Herald and tn,
Reasons why People Don't 90 to Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

FAIRBrRG, June ~. ]. Bradbury. edito- |
rial writer Of the New York Tribune under !
Greeley, and later an associate editor Of the
New York World, is dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

PERA, June 20. An attempt on the lifelof
the new grand shereef Of Mecca failed. The
shereef IL unhurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

With the Great London Circus and San
gers British Menagerie, which is to exhibit
here June 20, there are no less than four
palace dens Of performing wild Beasts, Lions,
Bengal Tigers, Hyenas and Panthers. These
animals are manipulated by courageous men
and women who disdain all fear, and are am
bilious alone to subdue the most ferocious OF
carnivorous animals of jungle and forest.
These exhibitions, aside from the useful les
son they inculcate, are replete with thrilling
interest and great danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

There are disturbances in Dearbekir
Asiatic Turkey, owing to the scarcity Of food
The governor has resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

FALL RIVER, June 10. Daniel Warden's
10 year old son was drowned this morning,
while bathing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

Kev. Mr.. Spencer of Waterville will read
an essay this evening at the First Baptis,
church on the Gains and Claims of the Bi.
bic Class After the paper is read discus.
sion Will follow, which will be participated
in by several of the visiting clergymen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-21

The Cu.hnoc Gsn GLIB is doing good
WORK At the Last practice shoot, on Thurs
d1y, Dc fellO~ing score vas made out Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-07
Address OF o. u. CoNGER.

o. d. Congcr, of Michigan. who was the next
speaker, said:
look upon this sea OF human faces gathered in this
1eaost city Of the conlHent; listen to your houts
asd 10 the applause wilh which the uterance
OF the nobest sentiments Of nature II Is worthy
of you thas to gather together TO pay the
great tribute of human love aud of human re-
81 ect principles or men, the thoughts which
they einlody tie Nation ard the Constitution. and
laws your land. SoTY0rk gathers III bosom
tie wealth, the enterprise. Use intelligence the know
edge OF all this vast lsBdEew-YoTk winch looks 10 lhe
rising II holds the commerce al the wOrd-New-
York, throdgh all the long busy day receiving that
and sending 1t on to OF toe world
controlling tr Business " the NafioB holding the coIa
that binds together all the grand commercial
ard Industrial Interests OF this freest, prcudcsi
greatest nation OF tbe world. lCaeers Why should
Il the home and censFc asi controlling point OF all
tbese tefestsl B.eausc Il j. oks from the rsI OF Jae
nary the Last of beeeIther. vita every adv aucng
year. It's riches toe - prosperity every stale OF
This vnst Ttere hOwevf, Gga.ast the con m
anss OF tta n'nsnsriiY vote Vi G0.001 700oo na
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-07
TIE SPANISH OUTRACES.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-Admiral Wyman has ar
rived here, and has had a conference about
the Cuban affair with Secretary Evarts and Com
modore Jelries. lie states no new facts, but ad-
heres to his opinion that there Is nothing in the
matter to warrant any demands on our part upon
Spain for redress.
The Spanish story, as explained to Admiral Wy
man, is as follows The vessels were within three
miles of the shore They point ont the place on
their charts The Spanish gunboat saw them and
ran up its colors The Americans did not show
c0lors III response, whsreupon the Spaniard fired
blank cartridges still the Americans failed to
show their colors. The Spaniard then fired ball
across the bows of the American schooners. which
then showed their colors. The spanish officers say
that according TO usage IN those waters the
of the Americans sufficient to warrant the
suspicious they entertained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-07
WHAT ANsoN G. McooK SAID.

The next speaker introduced was General Auson
G. Nc(ook. tie said:
MY COMRADES: Following many distinguished
men II can scarcely be expected that say any thing
new 20 you all tonight; but desire to congratulate you
M on this splendid demonstration In 30 OF a man
who stood shoulder 10 shoulder With you In the for
the suppression OF the 8ebelHcn. and WHO has
been eaaaly distinguished IN civ life. spchkng his
presenee may not say al think aud feel IN regard to
him Bat 4 ean with prOpriety say that have known
him and in peace on Iae bitieheids Of The south
and In TIE halls OF Congress, and ! can bear per
sonal testimony TO his courage, 10 his PATRIOTISM
and to his wise and indlcaus leader
chip. Ny comrades, although fifteen years have
passed away you tarned yonr faces toward the
North ana marched away from me iicos made immortal
by your yaoI, You have 10rgottcu ihe wOfid Ids
not forgotten that at time Jou were members o.
that grand volunteer army osu. rested ana IN
selfish patriotism saved the Reisa5e. APP lAGsc.
Accustomed as you 10 the OF redce.
uuaccastoned you were 10 toe "ajs OF war. y"u
marched forth wilou, hope Vi reward prospec. OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-07
EX-SENATOR KIRKwooDs REMARKS.

General Sharpe then asked if the audience wished
70 bear any more speeches, and in response 10 loud
and long continued cries Of L" yes, yes" introduced
ex-senator Kirkwood, Of Iowa. He spoke fol-
lows:
II seems TO me that this has been Western per.
formance-at any rare iu the way OF speaine-and an
Eastern one in tue way OF listening. out IN Iowa we
usually 60 home aud 20 to bed by IL O'Clock augaterl
and / think you ought to do the same thing.
Twenty years ago Abraham Lincoln was elected
President After his election he became much loved
ana respected who has ever filed the ONCE
since death pariouc heart In this whole
Try holds him Ia kindly and warm remembrance. Why
was thisl Because he was from the people and one
OF the people He knew thoroughly all the hopes, all
the fears All the aspirations OF the American people,
and because be knew them the people loved him. We
have now ncfOre another man who holds the same
posifiun be fore te Amer people He begun life AT
Inc loves. aud now has risen step by step until he 10
daV the eanddae Of the great keub lean party the
hi chest efioe IN the gift OF the people.
He knoys as Lincoln knea 80 wen, the wishes and
sentiments OF the people Of this great country lie viii
be loved M Lincoln because be mas the same onali
tics of head aud heart. We cali Lincoln Old Abe .:
Iet Us call Garfield " Young Abe" tGgeat Epp.ause.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-07
TIE CUNARDERS.
ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT WITH TIE OLD Elk
PERIENCE

PERIENCE.
Special CorrespOndsnce OF The Hartford C0uYanL
But enough of all this-and let n few words
be said concerning the Cunard mana cement Surely If
a steamer could make good passage On timel the
BOtnia 81 Oud have done on this trip With the help
of she Odd manage TO run 40 miles during
full day. but for the other days. the from 300
to 3l5 miles, and she reached Queenstown at nearly
midnight Frtay-in nine days and six hours. n is
fflcult understand why this company should allow
lines to beat them regularly by about tweny-fOuF
hours The supposed superior safety of the Cunard ships
is merely tradition They simply lacking in enter
prise. But the peculiarly noticeable and altogether
disgraceiul feature OF The service on the BOtinm
the Ian miserable stuff furnished the passengers
for food. II there good bread the ship 1t did
not appear. There was. OF course, an abundance OF
prunes OF indigestbe pies but and over again.
than unsaY0ry mutton. beef, aud fowl laid
upon the table aud twice. at least, the offensive smell
OF sinking soup pervaded the entire saloon There
widespread feeling OF indignation among the pas
sengcrs and public remembrance was openly talked
by several prominent gentlemen who declared That
they would again the in ships OF this
line
What excuse there may have been for such wretched
provision know not. The case NAV h i've been
ceptlonnl one, and would not do the officers charge
any Injustice, but state ineOntroverbe facts pertain
ing TO the B0thuia this particular voyage and but
for holding return tickets by her would certainly
home by other line. am assured that all such
cen plainis do good, but think they do
Or the captain and officers of the BOthnia,
only speak In terms OF highest praise for their
courtesy, faithiuness and efficiency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-07
DEATH or GESERAL WILLIAN o. sUrLER

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 6.--General William
o. Butler Gle at Carroll this morning at O'CLOCK AZ
the age OF eigbty-nine years. he an
onicer IN tue Regular Army in tJe 1917 and a.
at tho battle o. New Orleans.
lie was ia Congress two Tel ms during
The Mexican war attained tho rank 81 MsiorGeneral
lie was thc candidate Tor Ylce-IIesident
on the ticket with bcntra! Lows
Cass ia lsls. lie rPrrcrfntr Kenfuely
in the Washington Peace Convention al
tie Desian ne Of the late For years past s
Lad lived ia retirement al his home in c. -roiitVn