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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09
NO. 1856.
A Terrible Escape from Niagara.

dispatch from Niagara Falls. Tuesday,
saws Three men came as near going over
the falls here last night rs ever any man did
who still lives to tell the story. John Lehman
and his son and John Greenwood all of
Chippewa. Ontario. village q short distance
from here. crossed the river in the morning in
two small boats to visit some friends on the
American side. The two Lehmans were in
one boat and Greenwood was in the other.
They set cut just before dusk to return home
and pushed their boats into the stream, hardly
more than mile above the falls. 1t was an
exceedingly foolhardv thing to do, but they
were familiar with the river and thought they
could play with the rapids little while with
out being hurt. They were not more than
half way across when the river became COW
cred with a thick fog, and the men lost each
other. Ii was impossible for them to guide
themselves in the darkness and mist. and they
began 10 shout for help. Their cries were
heard on shore but nobody cared to
venture into the stream to run the
chance of finding them or being hurried
over the falls. Their cries, however, were
answered. and the whole town turned out to
try to rescue them. The church bells were
rung. and the large bell on the tannerv, to
direct the imperiled men which way to head
their little crafts, but the roar of the falls
drowned every other sound. and the boats
were meanwhile drifting rapidly toward the
edge. Greenwood had small anchor at
tached to long line in mis- boat and threw
it out. The anchor, by great good luck,
took hold of rock, and his progress was
stopped. The Lehmans dritted down to
within half mile of the falls. their course
being easily traced from the shore by their
cries. Their lives were saved by their boat
striking a counter-current which carried
them against projecting point on the Ca
madam side, near the burning spring. Green
wood was heard shouting for help at intervals
throughout the night, but this morning when
day broke he was seen still riding safely at
anchor and was soon rescued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09
CanOeists Stampeded by Cattle.

Two young men of this city, who are at
present in the wilds of New Hampshire on a
canoe trip, make camp every night on the
bank of some river or shore of some lake,
and in the morning start ahead. They wrote
home few days ago that one dav
last week they pitched their tent on the shore
of pond. They did not notice that they were
in the neighborhood of house or near any,
thing that walked. They were tired after a
long paddle, and, making nice bed, un-
dressed and sought repose. 1t happened that
there was large herd of cattle in the pas
ture. They hadn't seen n tent before. and
just as the boys turned in, these cattle charged
down on the camp making a frightful noise
The boys had just time to wrap blanket
around their almost naked forms. jump into
the canoe. and push out into the pond They
were not too soon, for the cattle were close in
their rear. They padded to the other shore
and sat there until daybreak, cold. sleepy,
and tired. As they neared their camp in the
morning shudder went through them. There
lay their tent on the ground, everything
strewed in confusion. and camp equipages
broken and spoiled. Sick OF heart, the canoe
lists gathered up the remains and hastened out
of that region as fast as the paddles could make
the canoe go.-Larrence (Nass.) american.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09
Conversation of Animals,

We often speak of the ''dumb animals"
and in one sense horses and dogs and cats
are dumb; they can make their feelings
known to us partly by sound and partly by
action; but they have no articulate means
of expressing their thoughts to man, and
apparently have only an imperfect pow
er of communication with each other.
That there is power of communication
few will doubt. | remember upon one
occasion walking up Cedar Idris, and OBJ
serving sheep standing by itself apparent
ly as sentinel; when it saw me it uttered
sound which l can only describe as whistle,
and running of at full speed was joined by
its companions at a short distance, who fed
likewise. | have seen also jackdaw in the
midst of congregation of rocks, apparently
being tried for some misdemeanor. First
Jack made a speech, which was answered by
a general cawing of the rocks; this subsiding,
Jack again took up the parable, and the rocks
in their turn replied in chorus. After a time
the business, whatever it was. appeared to be
satisfactorily settled and Jack few off to his
house on the tower of Ely Bishop
Hdrreu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09
General News.

Queen Victoria is said to have been the
real purchaser of two of Lord Beaconsfield's
manuscript novels at the recent sale.
DR.. Tanner, not to be outdone by Griscom,
now proposes to fast three months. He
claims that he can fast 81 days if fed on cleo
trcity.
Moistened brown paper inside the hat is a
protection against suDstroke, and so is a lib
eral use of oil upon the hair or scalp.
The foundation has just been laid for the
new Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, La.
1t is to cost about S6O, 900, and to be one OF
the best arranged in the South.
They'll carry you to Chicago for SO. but it
costs s22 to get back. But it is worth seven
times as much to get away from Chicago as il
is to get there. Boston Post.
The project of uniting the waters of the
Chesapeake and Delaware bays by a ship
canal seems to be well under way This
canal will have the effect to place Baltimore
and Philadelphia at exactly the same distance
from the open sea.
The Pope, it appears. has an idea that he is
going to die shortly. In anticipation of his
speedy demise. he has executed a will dis
posing of his private property and has
also prepared two testaments as Pom
tiff.
Philadelphia has fifty reserve policemen
with an average weight Of 200 pounds. All
but four measure over 6 feet-the tallest be-
ing feet a inches and two others only half
an inch less. The average is feet 2 inches.
The competitive examination of students
in the Irish, Scotch, Italian, English and
American colleges in Rome has resulted in
the highest award for general excellence be-
ing awarded to Master Nicholas T. Welsh of
Cambridge, who received gold medal from
the Pope.
The printers of Vienna propose to celebrate
the four hundredth anniversary of Gutten-
berg's invention Of printing in that city, in a
manner worthily BETTING so important an
event. Twenty prominent printers and pub.
fishers Of Paris will attend the festivities, and
! all the leading cities Of Europe are expected
to send representatives.
Luke Reynolds, of Louisville, KY, married
his wife Elizabeth in March, 1881, and now,
after over 80 years of more or less welded
bliss, Elizabeth is suing him for limited di.
vorce, alleging harsh treatment and failure
of adequate support, he being awealthy man,
as men 60 in Louisville, Ky
A Keene, N. H. young man was recently
severely poisoned by corrosive sublimate con-
tanned in the .mucilage upon postage stamps
which he had moistened with his tongue az
he stuck them upon some two thousand envel-
opes. The poison had been taken in suffi
| cient quantities to produce violent pains in
the abdomen and limbs and other symtoms OF
quite an alarming nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09

1t is proposed to send out an expedition or
expeditions of observation of the transit of
Venus, which again occurs in 1882. Nothing
definite has yet been arrived at, however, in
this connection. An appropriation will have
to be made by Congress before the work can
be undertaken. The subject will be called
to the attention of Congress by Secretary
Hunt. Foreign governments are making
preparations to observe the transit from
favorable points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09
Demonstrating the Buffalo.

ExDelegate w. A. Burleigh, of Dakota,
strongly advises the demonstrating of the buff
falo, and says that he has tried it and knows
it can be doEe. To a Western newspaper
man he said the other dav "Who ever heard
Of winter or food that killed buffalo, at
least in any appreciable numbers? You know
what Chinook winds are! Well, last winter
one of these winds melted the snow and left
sevH-al inches Of water on the ground. Sud.
den. he mercury fell way below zero, and
that irr was a solid sheet of ice. The do
mestic cattle couldn't get bite of grass any
where on the level, and the hills were bare OF
too much exposed. took nv feld-kla and
watched herd of buffalo saw in the open.
Did they go hungry? Not much. A lot OF
bulls would go in front of the herd and,
stamping on the ice, would loosen and break
it. Then, with horn and hoof they would
scatter it and get at the succulent grass be-
meath, while cows and calves, following in
their wake, gleaned-like Ruth--from the
field their lords had passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09

A telegram from Hernando, Miss, to the
Vicksburg Herald says that Gen. Chalmers
tends to be candidate for United States Sem
ator in opposition to Lamar, as a representa-
tive of the Greenback wing of the Demo-
cratic party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09

Miss Isabella Mitchell, the niece and ward
of Alexander MITCHELL the railway magnate
of Milwaukee, has just been married in that
city to DIR. William Maekie. who, like his
bride, is a native of Scotland. The wedding
was magnificent one, fifteen hundred que SITS
being entertained Mr.. Mitchell has bestowed
a fortune upon the young people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09
Kennebec route to Fort Popham.
Summer Arrangement---'91.
Augusta, Boothbay and the Islands,
Touching at all intermediate Landings.
The New Steamer MABEL F..

Will. on and after Monday, june 90 run as follows;
TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS (round trip days.
leave Augusta at 6. Hallowel go, Gardiner Z, ior
and Roothbay. RETURNING, will leave Boofhbay
at i3O T. NJ. for Ocean Point, Squirrel; Mouse and
Capitol Islands. leaving Bath at 4f. NJ ior hlch-
mand. Gardiner Hallowell and Augusta.
WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY leave Augusta
IN I5. Halloweu l0.40 and Gardiner ILLS A. u;
p;.bmnnd st ~ 20 and Bath at 2 P. NJ, for Five
Islands. Mouse Capitol and Squirrel Islands, Ocean
Point and Boothbay.
MONDAY and THURSDAY, Returning. ieaSe
p.a,hhav at "A. NJ for Ocean Point, Squirrel,
Wonse and Five Islands, leaving Bath at 10, for
Richmond. Gardiner. Halowell and Angusts-
DAYS DOWN-AsEusta to Boothosy-isesosy'
DAYS TP-BOoahbay to oAugusta-Aon0.y. leee
dsy Thursday and Friday. tSeV@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09
EMILE BARBER 4 co,

Awarded First Premium at Maine State Fair 1870
Any kinds of Dress Goods, in the pieces, or made
.nto garments. Ribbons, Fringes, Sacks, velvets,
slippers, Kids, Feathers; etc., dyed or
Also Gents garments dyed, cleansed, repaired
and pressed ready to wear. Carpets and Lace Cur.
tans cleansed Velvet trimmings of sleghs dyed and
restored their primitive color without any ripping
Goods received and returned promptly by express
Send for circular price list Prices reduced. Orders
solicited by mail, express or in any Agency. Beds
called and delivered If desired
MRS. H. NJ. BOYD. Agent for Hallowell. Me.
c. C. CHANDLER, Dry Goods, Agent, Winthrop.
may20teod&wt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09

Baltimore evidently means business in the
matter of that October celebration and parade.
dict success. The coming event has been
christened ''The Baltimore October celebra-
ton of 1881" and the grand parade is to be
called s.The Oriole Procession
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09

YOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. that the subscri-
~ Der has been duly appointed Executrix
Of the last win and testament of
EZRA GE TCHELL, late of Win hrop,
in the County of kennebec, deceased, testafe, and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond the law
directs: all persons, therefore, having demands
against the estate Of said deceased desired to
hibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to
aid estate are requested to make Immediate
to ABBY GETCHELL.
Iulv O. 1851 3w5ls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09

The comptroller of the currency has ap-
pointed John w. Magruder bank examiner of
of the Boston clearing house committee, in
place of C. o. Billings, who has been bank
examiner for the last six and one-half years,
and who has resigned to accept the vice pres
idency of the Globe National Bank, of Bos-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09

Secretary Hunt has issued an order direct
naval vessels that will assemble at Yorktown.
The admiral will have the management of
the naval part of the celebration.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09

Bookwalter cast his first democratic vote
for Hancock. Now he is the standard bearer
of the Ohio democrats, and the fellows who
follow the standard are not Cincin-
nafi Gazette (Rep.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09

Inquiry made at the State Department
shows that the extradition of Hartmann has
never been mentioned there, directly or indi
rectly. There has been no official or diplo
matte communication to or from the Depart
ment on the subject, and no hypothetical case
considered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09

Two nihilists agents, who had been en-
trusted with commission to murder the Car
of Russia, have been arrested at Belgrade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09

There is one branch of industry which this
country is opposed to protecting in any way.
and that is the internal machine business
Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09
TReAsURER'S NOTICE.
NOTICE

Is hereby given that the City Ordinance in rega r.
to fast driving in the streets Of Argustas ta -
;.;iiv enforced from and after this date. Saiety
ii}s and limb compels me to this course - nv
become q common nuisance.
by 0i0sf - ms G. II. WHITE. City Aarshal'
Aueusta, Decenbef 10 1eeo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09
r,Asyrs WpuUn MANDRAKE m!!Eas

Cures Sick Headache, Constipation Of the Bowels
and all Bilious and Liver Complaints. 1t purifes
the blood. assists digestion, and makes the skin
clear and fair Large bottles only 50 cents. For
sale bv dfuexists everywhere. Prepared by WAL
TER CLARKE. Proprietor Of the European Cough
Remedy, West Buxton, Ne. weoWO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09

Judge Tourgee is said to be arranging 8
new play with Mr.. Steele Mackaye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09
Dailp kennfbtr journal.

The democrats of Ohio are to have slit
erary bureau" this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09

A Norristown man. the father Of large
family. calls his -four barrel MAUD s." 1t
goes so fast.-NoyyistoWn Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09
Weekly Kennebec Journal
Advertising Agents.
FOR THE
Kennebec journal,
Daily AND WEEKLY.

The following Advertising Agents are authorized
10 receive subscriptions aud advertisements for the
KEyxEBAC JOURNAL:
BOSTON :: 5. VI. .PETTENGILL & Co. 10 State
Street.
S. K. NILES, No. 8 fremont St.
+. G. EVANS, fremont Temple.
HORACE DoDD, ,65 Washington
street.
NEW YORK :DAUCHY & Co, 27 Park Place.
GEO. L. RowELL 4 Co., 10
Spruce Street.
JAMES ii. BATES. Al Park Row.
W. ". SHARPE 4 Co.
PHILADELPHIA n. W.AYER 4 son, Times Bldg,
Chestnu. and sth streets.
NEW HAVEN, CONN, II. p. HUBBARD, City Bank
Building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09
Railroads ann STEAMBOATS,.
Maine Central Railroad.
Change of Time.

On and after SUNDAY. JUNE 26. 1851.
trains will leave Augusta
For Portland and Boston at LOO A. NJ. and To- 10 A.
NJ; 242 and 1858 2. NJ.
For Rockland, 600 A. N. and 1910 AN.
For FarmlngtOn, 10.l0 A. NJ.
For Bath, 800 A. NJ, 10. 10 A. NJ. and 2.i2 p II.
For Lewiston, 6O0 TO- 10 A. NJ, and 2.i2 and 10 IS
Pm.
For Waterville 2.22, $50 A. NJ, and 3.2s PM
(7.52 z. NJ. on Saturdays.)
For Skowhegan, Belfast, Dexter and Bangor, 3.2s
r. M and222 A. N.
Night Pullman Trains each way every night Sun
DAYS included.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09
Gbt Atnneber yournal.
Published at AUGUSTA, MAINE, Water Street, foot
ofCourt, by SPRAGUE & SoN.
Daily Kennebec Journal.

,.sued every morning, except Sundays. Itcontain
,he latest news by telegraph and mail, gives reports
III Markets and has carefully prepared political and
neai articles, and a generous amount of farming,
home and miscellaneous reading with a full cenpila-
ion of State news.
'' Terms. 81 per annmm in adrance, $s If payment
. no made within the year. Single copies Scents to
:. - had Al the bookstores and at this Office.
Adyertisemens inserted on reasonable terms. Rates
may be had application at this Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-09
Cure Your Corns
by USING
SCBLOTTE
Orn, Wart & BuniOn Solvent

Entirely harmless; Is not q caustic.
1t removes CorRs, Warts, Bunions and Callus
without leaving blernish.
Brush for applying In each bottle
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-15
From Highland.

The election passed off very quietly
John T. Jones received siXty-two votes
There were four hundred and fifty-five
votes polled here. The following per-
sons were elected: Patrick Grant
chairman, Peter Bach and Gulick
Anderson, supervisors: w. III. keane.
assessor; Jacob Fecht. treasurer; John
II. Grace, town clerk; VIM. Kinear and
John Reed, justices; James Dolan,
John Gum and VIM. Fry, conStables.
The people of this village will hold
their election for village officers on the
Sd of May.
]. p. Smoker will 60 TO Dakota, the
first of May, to tend to his land that
he located last fall.
The Lewis Brothers have and i'm
mense stock Of goods on hand: Richard
Kennedy has also good stock: Nom
dorf & Kreul have also their store well
filled: G. Ohlerking does his share
B. II. Iampe will move his stock into
the rock building about the first of
May; but if any persons want to get
some good bargains i'll stoves, hard
ware and tinware or any goods kept in
4 general hardware store, call 1T
Cholvins.
Thomas Wall has commenced to
build; also William Coady will start in
4 few days.
Oar school will commence next Mon
eiay, with IL. II. Terrill Us principal.
Don't fail to attend Mrs. FitZpat-
rick's grand dance on Easter Monday
evening; that is, If you wish TO have
good time and enjoy yourselves. c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-15
Important to Horsemen.

Wm. Treweek of this city.
owner Of the celebrated horse
Stanley has issued n card of
terms ETC., for the seacon of
1881 No horse in America
possesses a grander predigree,
than Stanley.
He was sired by Homer, he by
Rysdyke's Hambletonion, he by
Abdalah, Abdalah by Mambrin
0, and Mam5rino by the renoun
ed Messenger. SANKEY'S dam
was by Webber's Kentucky
Whip, by Blackburn's Whip,
son Of imported Whip, and the
grea' dam Of the Hunter stock.
from which Flora Temple de
cended. Stanley is a hand
some brown, and for beauty of
form and general good style
cannot be surpassed, and for a
horse that has he'd no specia
training can show q speed to do
credit to his noble ancestry
For particulars inquire of VIM !.
Treweek at his shop, near NJ !.
E. church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-15

EDS. DEMoCRAT:-Plea allow me
small space III your paper to reply
to the editor OF the Tribune. In an
article published by him in the Tri-
bune, he seems to be deeply interested
in the city procuring some man OF
push and energy, and one who Will get
out Of the laborer one hundred cents
worth of work for every dollar paid
him. The new council certainly can,
and should appoint some man capable
of performing that duty; one easy
enough to be carried out, when the
Commissioner is confined to employ
such men, and only those who are able
to do one hundred cents worth Of work
for dollar. ! beg to remind the gen
tleman that have had 10 employ men
whether capable of earning a fair day s
pay or not. 1t appears that MIR. Bennett
thinks the Street Commissioner con
trolls the employing of men. In this
he is utterly mistaken. 1t is not worth
time to say any more in regard to this
matter, because he knows nothing
about it. My opinion is, whether he
thinks so or not. that | am entitled to
as much credit for fulfilling the duties
OF my office as some men who have
filled official positions in this county.
| In regard to my salary, | took that
which was given me; and that alone.
Yours respectfully, f. BROwN.
Mineral Point, April 18th, 1881.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-15
Minnesota's Great Fall of Snow

st. Paul Pioneer-PreSS.
The whole amount of snow which
has fallen during the months of De-
cember, January and February
reaches the extraordinary figure of
9.69 feet, or adding the snow fall Of
November, 1851 feet. The average
depth of snow remaining on the
ground all winter, in consequence of
the absence Of any prolonged thaw,
has been from two feet in the first
half of the winter to four feet in the
latter half. The depth has, of course,
widely differed in different localities.
It has been less in northern Mime
sofa, and greater in the southern and
southwestern part of the state.
Without being severely cold, the
winter has been just cold enough to
preserve an unusual proportion of
the snow which fell in such unpre-
cedented volume, and to keep each
successive layer in such a light; vol
atile condition that it was swept like
thistle-down before the winds for
hundreds Of miles across the naked
plains Of Minnesota and Dakota, and
was only stopped by some ravine or
grove or the trough Of some river or
railroad cut, or other gap or obstruc-
ton, where it was piled up by the
winds in drifts of enormous depth.
Moreover, the winter began a month
earlier than usual. It set in early in
November with the features that
have distinguished it from all its
known predecessors, with heavy
snow storms. In fact. the farmers of
southwestern Minnesota were SUR
prised in the middle of their fall
blowing and thrashing by heavy
snowfall in October But this was
a local furry which did not extend
beyond a narrow belt. Commenc-
ing in mid-November, the winter
has continued without any noticeable
relaxation of It's severity, though of
course with mild spells from that
time almost TO the middle of March.
And even now, though we have had
a couple of weeks of more spring
like weather, it has been unusually
cold for the season. The snow is
gradually but slowly melting away,
and perhaps the slowness of the pro-
cess. though it taxes the patience
after a winter of such extraordinary
length and storminess, will save the
numerous river valleys from the dis
astrous floods which have been an
ticipated as one OF the consequences
of the great depth Of snow. if it
passed off with the usual rapidity
which marks the transition from cold
to warm weather in this region.