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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26
As Big as a StovepIpe.

Two men, named Pennel and Roberts
visited the vicinity of an old copper mine in
search of mineral specimens. They saw a
huge black object which resembled a stove.
pipe. In an instant great head with ewes
like diamonds shot into the air fully six feet,
and monster snake fifteen feet long was
seen. Pennel picked up stone and hit the
reptile powerful blow on the head which
stunned him. Then he run and jumped on
him. but quick as wink the snake recov-
cred and tried to coil himself around Pennel
The mao fought desperately, and the snake
only succeeded in getting coil around ore
leg, which he gave squeeze breaking one of
the bones like pipestem. In the meantime
Roberts had procured stake and Joined in
the fight. 1t soon became evident that the
men were getting the best of it, though one
was disabled and lying on the ground The
snake retreated through one of the old resorts
about six inches in diameter, through which
ne could barely squeeze, while Roberts fol-
lowed all the way pounding away at him.
Pennel was badly hurt and terribly fright.
ened. He was taken home in a carriage and
the injured leg was dressed, but almost i'm
mediately it began to swell and turn black,
just like the body of the snake.-PAanir-
riiie Lndspepdenf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26
AT THE COST OF HIS LIFE.
Struck by an Engine After Sna,ching a
Woman From Death.
NEW YORK .July %

New YORK. July %.
AS number of excursionists at WOodside,
Long Island, were crossing the railroad
track to take the cars for home the New
York train swept down upon them. When
the train was twenty yards from the station,
one of the excursisonists-a woman-still
stood upon the track. She seemed to be
paralvzed with fright, and did not move.
The train was long one, and the engine ran
on a little beyond the station. The engineer.
who saw the woman, tried to stop the train
and the fireman sounded the whistle, which
seemed to brighten her more. Her fate
seemed to be sealed, when Deputy Sheriff
Quinn jumped from the platform and threw
his arms around her waist The train was
then almost on them, but with great effort
he threw her from the track. The next sec
ond he was hurled twenty feet away by a
blow from the engine and almost instantly
killed. Quinn was about 40 years old. He
was married and the father of six children
the oldest of whom is IA. The family is in
straitened circumstances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26
A FRlGHTFUL EXPLOSION.
Fourteen Hundred Pounds of Dynamite
Struck by Misunderstanding Left
OF the Premises But a Hole
in the Ground.
New ORLEANS, july %.

New ORLEANS. July %.
The following has just been received from
the salt mine at Petit Anse Island, Iberia
Parish:
About month ago the company operating
the salt mines at Avery's or Petit Anse, re-
ceived large quantity of dynamite for blast
ing purposes. The same was stored in a
magazine situated about 400 yards from the
works. Large trees were in close proximity.
On Saturday. July 81. terrific storm burst
on the island. Torrents of rain fell, and
peal after peal of lightning rended the skies.
The workmen had barely lef: and reached
the boarding house. situated at some distance
from the works, when the electricity struck
the magazine and Immediately there fol-
lowed an awful explosion. For a few min
utes all seemed entirely paralyzed.
Recovering, some rushed out to as
certain the cause. 1t was then dis
covered that the whole building in which
was stored the explosive compound had dis
appeared, and in its place was left yawning
chasm fifteen or twenty feet deep. by about
100 feet in length. The trees surrounding
were shattered and Frustrated. One tree,
two and half feet in diameter, was carried
by the immense power of the blast 200 yards
from where it previously stood.
Every building on the island contiguous to
the mine was shaken in a terrible manner,
causing every glass door and window to part
with their glass. The buildings containing
the mills and machinery were much dam
aged, preventing access to the shaft for the
time being. Eight box cars ready to be
loaded were entirel, crushed in their upper
parts, the running gear remaining intact
Two persons only-Mrs. Crooks and her
daughter-were slightly injured by the fall
ing pieces of glass. but had the explosion
taken place little sooner, no doubt the loss
of life would have been great. Supt. Crooks
is now hard at work clearing up the debris,
and in a very few days will have everything
in readiness to resume work. There were
% boxes of dynamite, each cont aiming about
so pounds, or 400 pounds in all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26
Gleanings.

Thomas Swami, ex governor of Maryland.
died Tuesday night.
The New York board of trade proposes
that arbitration be resorted to for the purpose
of settling the strike.
The New Orleans authorities are making
vigorous efforts to prevent yellow fever from
reaching that city.
Returns from Nebraska, Iowa, Dakota and
Illinois are favorable TO large crops Of corn
and wheat Wisconsin farmers are depressed
on account of disastrous rain worms, but
iair weather wauld largely remedy the evil.
The civil service commissioners say that a
woman drawing nine hundred dollars salary,
can be promoted to a twelve hundred dollar
position without competitive examination.
Secretary Chandler and Attorney General
Tappan of New Hampshire have had pleas
ant interview, and their past ill-feeling for
each other is supposed to have been buried.
The Canton Lumber Mills company has
failed. The liabilities are reported to be
$50 900. The company claims that they can
pay in full if time is given.
Neither the striking operators nor the tele-
graph companies exhibit any signs of yield
ing, and both express confidence of ultimate
success. A New York agent of the strikers
who has visited the Western Union offices in
New England and Canada, reports that bust
ness is almost totally suspended.
1t is claimed that 30 per cent of the ten
thousand felons pardoned by the Car dur
Jug the coronation, have found their way
back to prison again, and are ready for an
other coronation.
The entire federal receipts, customs and
internal revenue together, have been less
than last year since the opening of the fiscal
year and the beginning Of the new tariff but
the custom house receipts at New York city,
where rather more than fourtiths OF the GUS
toms revenue are collected, have been Sl0,-
800 203 for the first three weeks of the fiscal
year. against S9,71 120 for the like weeks
last year. Remembering the large amount
of goods DELAYED for the new tariff, this is a
small increase, and points to low receipts
the coming wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26
Reduced Rates of Transportion.


The following arrangements have been
made in regard to reduced rates lines of
public conveyance to comrades who shall at
tend the reunion of the Sth, 9th, 18th and 10th
Regimental Association, to be held at Au-
gusta, Maine, August Goth: Maine Central
Railroad, and the stations Houlton, Presque
Isle, Caribou, Fort Fairfield and Calais on the
New Brunswick Railroad; the Knox and Lin
coin Railroad; the Bangor and Piscataauis
Railroad; the Grand Trunk Railroad; the
Rumford Falls and Buckfield Railroad, and
the Somerset Railroad, will sell tickets at
their several stations at one fare for the
round trip.
The Eastern and Boston & Maine roads will
sell tickets from Boston to Augusta and re-
turn for $500, and at their principal stations
between Boston and Portland at correspond
ingly reduced rates.
Free return tickets will be provided at the
reunion by the secretary, to all comrades who
have paid full fare one way over the Portland
| and Rochester and the Portland and Ogdeps-
burg roads, from Portland to the station at
which they took the train. Comrades coming
over these roads should purchase round trip
tickets at the Maine Central station on reach
ing Portland
The Portland and Macbias boats will give
free passage in return from Rockland or
Portland on certificate of attendance, which
will be provided at the reunion, on applca
ton.
The Boston and Kennebec river boats will
carry passengers from Boston to Augusta and
return at excursion rates, $500. The Star
of the East will leave Boston at o'clock
Tuesday evening the 2Sth, arriving at
Augusta Wednesday noon; returning will
leave Augusat Thursday noon
Comrades should apply for excursion tick
cts and state that they are to attend the
| reunion of the Association
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rae GRAND ARMY.
National Encampment in Denver-The
Streets Decorated for the Grand
Parade-Seventy.Fiv Thou.
sand in the City-Address
of Welcome.

DENVER, July %.
A parade and review of the Grand Army
of the Republic national encampment took
place here Tuesday. All the principal streets
were spanned with numerous arches of bnnt-
ing and evergreen-sfo which were appended
badges of the different army corps with names
of the battles in which they took part. From
every window and house top were floating
thousands of small flags and pictures of
Washington, Lincoln aud Garfield, together
with appropriate Inscriptions. At Camp
Vandervoort yesterday Judge Symes intro
duced Governor Grant who delivered an adj
dress of welcome. which was responded to
by Commander-in-Chief Vandervoort. Gen.
Stinson welcomed the veterans in behalf of
the department of Colorado. He was fol-
lowed by Gen. John A. Logan whose speech
frequently called forth the widest applause.
line was formed in camp at = O'Clock,
three miles in length. Fully 10000 veter-
ans were in line, with nearly as many more
in the crowd unwilling to endure the fatigue
of the long march. The column passed in
review before the grand stand on which were
General Slocum and other generals, to the
music of Hail Columbia" 'Marching
through Georgia." &c, from numberless
bands. The cheering was terrific. The day
passed without accident. There were IS, 600
strangers in the city.
Today, tomorrow and Friday the actual
legislative and executive business of the en-
campment will be taken up. The principal
feature will be the election of officers for the
ensuing year, and no little anxiety exists
among many of the posts who the successful
| candidates shall be. The most prominent
names mentioned are Corporal Tanner of
Brooklyn, N. Y, Gen. Henry A. Barnum of
New York City; James Carnahan of Indi-
annapolis. Ind. Swayne of Chicago, Hawley
| of Connecticut, Col. Thomas of Akron. o.,
| Comrade Kountz of Toledo, O., and Robert
b. Beath of Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26

For two months in the year Henry Ward
Beecher can't preach. In August and Sep
tt mber he takes his vacation and endures the
onset of the hay foyer. And il is, so he says,
something terrible and tremendous. A man
with hay fever isn't accountable for his actions.
He is NEARLY wild beast-frantic with snuff
ing, sneezing and headache. His eyes are red
and so is his nose. Every nerve in his skull
thrills with distress and his head is a fountain
of tears. He lives only to fly from seaside to
mountain-top in search of relief.
And vet. whether we call this form of Ca
tarrh hay-fever. rose-fever. hay-cold or rose
cold, Ely's Cream Balm will cure it. This
remedy is simple, pleasant aud easy of appli-
cation. Placed in the nostrils it penetrates
aud soothes the aft, ted parts at once, restores
the impaired senses and creates healthy secre-
tons in cases of the longest standing. You
cannot run away from hay fever. but you can
drive it from YOU by using Ely's Cream Balm.
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Protection of the Fisheries.

The United States Senate Committee, di
rected to consider fishery questions. gave y
hearing at the Parker House. Boston, Thurs
day, in accordance with a resolution passed
at the last session, instructipg the Committee
on Federal Relations to net in conjunction
with the Fish Commission during the recess
and examine into the protection to be given
by law to the fish and fisheries of the Allan
tic coast, and also the extent of the juris lct-
ion of the United States government in the
matter. At a recent session the legislature
of New Jersey passed law forbidding the
catching of menhaden within three miles of
the Governor, on the ground that the subject
properly belonged to the general government
The subjects involved came before the Sen
ate at the last session, and the present in
quiry was the outgrowth.
The hearing was conducted by Senator
Lspham, and the first witness called was
President b. s. Snow. of the Boston Fish
Bureau, who said that if some law could be
passed preventing the catching of mackerel
during the spawning season, between the mid
die Of April and the middle of July. it would
prevent any growing scarcity. The seinng
of msckerel has not had much to do with
causing a scarcity. Menhaden are seldom
found near our coast now. They feed upon
the same class of food as the mackerel. such
as smaller fish and animalcule, but they
are too large to be food for the mackerel
There has been no special deficiency in the
food fishes for years. but the present season
has come nearer to it than any for thirty years
Mr.. Noah Mayo said the moss bunker or
menhaden, as he is called, appeared upon our
coasts some twenty years ago and remained
until about the year 1879, but has since then
become very scarce. The menhaden is SILVER
than any other fish. These aud mackerel are
greatly reduced by the use OF the very large
seines now employed. The menhaden fur
nishes food for the bluefish and other large
fish, but not for mackerel. The mackerel is
the most valuable OF our fishes excepting
salmon and blue fish Trareiler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26
Testing The Torpedo Boat.

Ericsson's torpedo boat, the DESTROYER
came up from the Horseshoe yesterday,
where she had been for week, and anchored
at the brewers dock at Tompkinsville, Staten
Island. The return trip was made for coal
and to take on board some scientific experts
and supplies. The DESTROYER will return TO
the Horseshoe to-day. On Friday last several
tests were made. 1t was intended to make
the experiments of 6ring the torpedoes in
rough water, but as the sea was unusually
choppy and full of breakers on the surface.
It was thought best to wait for more favor
aols condition of the water outside Sandy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26
Shiloh's CONSUMPTION Cure.

This is beyond question the most success
full Cough Medicine we have ever sold. few
doses invariably cure the worst cases OF
Cough, Group, and Bronchitis. while its
wonderful success in the cure of Consumption
is without a parallel in the history of medi-
cine. Since it's first discovery it has been
sold on guarantee, test which no other
medicine can stand If you have a cough
we earnestly ask You to try it. Price 10 cts
90 cts. and Sl.00. If your Lungs are sore.
Chest or Back, Lame, use Shiloh's Porous
Plaster. Price % cts. Sold by
Bowditch Webster & CO.
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To Let

FURNISHED HOUSE TO let at Squ,rr,l L.,
II The east tenement OF the house knovn ~ 'a1
Stanw God and Tower cottage; for further rs, me
lars inquire of W. ii. +. TOWER Fairss,d u@
lulvIltf,
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CONFEDERATE REUNION.
The Boys IN Gray Camping on the Clay
Estate.


LEXINGTON, ky., July %.
The reunion of John Morgan's confederate
command is now in progress here, Several
hundred members are in camp on a part of
the estate of Henry Clay. in tents furnished
by the war Department. jefferson Davis
sent letter saying ill health prevented his
attendance. Addresses were made vesterdov
by Frank Waters, Gen. Preston. Gen. Duke.
ex-Gov. McCrearv, Gen. John s. Williams
and others. At night Senator W. X. Jones
of Richmond, Va, gave lecture. Tho 70.
union continues today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26

Some republicans in Massachusetts are
urging the party's State committee to cir
culate General Buffers speech before the
Tewksbury Investigating Committee as a
campaign document, They argue that its
scurrilous character will set everybody to
asking whether the author of it is a fiji
man to be Governor of the old Common
wealth. In this way it will act as a brac-
ing tonic upon voters and overcome much
faintheartedness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26

Never such rush made for any Drug
Store is now at kinsman's for Trial
Bottle of DR. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs. and Colds. All persons
affected with Asthma. Bronchitis. Hoarse-
ness. Severe Coughs or any affection of the
Throat and Lungs, can get Trial Bottle of
this great remedy free, by calling at above
Drug Store. janl twev6w&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26

LEWISTON, July %.
Yesterday a man listing Doriss circus at
Lewiston was interviewed by some sharpers
playing cards. They privately informed him
of scheme in which thousand dollars in-
vested would yield thousand in year. He
planked the money, when the fellows disap-
peared and cannot be found
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles. 1t is guaranteed tt
give perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price 20 cents per box. For sale by +. G.
Kinsman Co. decIdSwlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26

"Adsmson's Botonic Cough Balsam. pre-
pared by +. w. Kinsman & Co. of Augusta.
Me-, is IA remedy which has acquired great
reputation, and having wonderful sale
Gentlemen and ladies of first rate reputation,
who have used it in their families, speak to
us in enthusiastic praise of it.
Nv. II. SIMPSON, Belfast
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26

As the campaign progresses. we may
expect TO see the democratic platform
shorten thus:
July-Tariff for revenue only.
August-Tariff for revenue
September-Tariff for
October-Tariff
November Inter ocean,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26
THE HILL INvESTIGATION,
Hill on the Stand to Answer in the
Charge Of Fraud.

WASHINGTON, July 25.
Before the Hill investigating committee
this morning, Hill was placed upon the stand
to testify in answer to charges of fraud in
furnishing elevators. He said the committee
OF experts appointed by the secretary of the
treasury to select elevators for the Chicago
building, had reported in favor of the Hall
apparatus The report was read in evidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26
Buildings Burned in HOuuOn.

HoULroN, July %.
fire Wednesday morning at Eloulton de-
stroyed a blacksmith shop and the contents
on Willard street. Loss $500. A building
owned by J. n. Clark was also burned Loss
$1,000: no insurance.
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The Tewksburv Report.

BosToN. July %.
The House voted this forenoon to accept
the majority report on Tewksbury. 1t was a
strict party vote, except six republicans who
voted against the majority, and one demo.
crat who voted for it. The vote was lis 70
IS.
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SPORTING.
A SIugging Match.

WILKEsBANRA, Pa, July %.
A desperate prize fight for five hundred
dollars was fought near Nanticoke, last even
ing. The principals were Paddy O'Brien, a
saloon keeper, and Mike Bresse. miner.
Eleven rounds were fought when a crowd of
women broke into the ring brandishing
knives and pistols and putting stop to the
fight Both pugilists were badly punished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26

Many times you want to keep meat or fish
for several days. Lay it in solution of Rex
Magnus over night and you can keep it for
weeks. You can also keep milk a week or
more by stirring in little of the "Snow
Flake brand. july 24t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26

The New York Times says: 1.-The pres
sure upon the telegraph companies from
within and from without to yield to the
demand of the operators grows daily
harder to resist. The Western Union
Company is losing 5000, 900 day by the
strike. and the public is rapidly losing
patience with it,"
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HALLOWELL.

The excursion of the Hallowel Cornet
Band, Tuesday, was delightful occasion.
The Islander under the handling of Can't.
Baker has already become favorite on the
river. No pleasanter way could be found to
spend day than to go on one of the round
trips.
Maj. Z. Rowell is managing the business
of the Savings Bank, in the absence of
Judpp Raker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26

No telegrahic dispatches have been re-
ceived at this office for a week If the
Western Union could send US one-legged
operator, or any fraction of an operator,
It would be encouraging if nothing more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26

Fibres. bound together by fiberous tissue,
constitute nerve. These delicate tendons
often become deranged and diseased Science
has ne,e discovered but one specific for all
these nervous disorders, as well as diseases
OF the heart. 1t is the old and popular COM
pound called DR.. Graves Heart Regulator.
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Answer this Question.

Why do so many people we see around us
seem to prefer to suffer and be made miserable
by Indigestion, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss
Of Appetite, Coming up of the Food, Yellow
Skin, when for 70 cts, we will sell them
Shilohs Vitalizer, guaranteed to cure them.
Sold by
Bowditch. Webster & Co.
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Body Found.

BANGOR, July %.
The body of man was found in the Ken
duskeag stream, Wednesday morning, badly
decomposed. Recognition is impossible. 1t
lie reported he was sailor. The body was
buried by the authorities.
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Commodore William n. LETTERS of the
United States navy, died in Washington,
on Monday, Of Bright's disease of the kid
neys. He was born in New Jersey and
appointed from that State His last detail
was to special duty in Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26

Hoadly has been making so many indis.
Greet speeches in Ohio that the democratic
State committee is about to take him in
hand and permit him to speak only as il
directs.
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A VILLAGE SWEPT AWAY
Aud Several Persons Killed by West.
ern Cyclone.


DETROIT, July %.
Reports of somewhat indefinite character
h ave been received that the little village of
Onondaga. in the southern part of Ingham
county, was almost swept away by cyclone
accompanied by a heavy rain storm which
visited that section Monday. Several per-
sons were killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26

The Philadelphia Press editor upon read
ing some of the reports of the nice manner
in which the Western Union is getting
along with the strike, very sweetly says
1.-The Western Union Company not being
Inconvenience by the strike. it would be
pleasant to hear something from California
later than the last mail.n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-26

WANTED "A girl TO do general housework IN
w small family. Apply TO
luly23fu Mrs. 4. q. kINSMAN. Summer II