Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-18
NO. 142.

ne 0FNuu jury NJ new ork on thursday
indicted the Blocker Street Railroad as a
nuisance.
Henry Simmons, a wife murderer, was
killed by guard while attempting to escape
from the penitentiary at Tallahassee, Fla,
Thursday.
NJ. Brunn, French Minister of Marine, has
informed the cabinet that the reports that ex-
tensive war preparations were being made in
China without foundation.
ExGov Knight, having compromised with
all the parties interested, has started up the
button mills at Essthampton. Mass, again.
Within few days the full force Of l50 hands
will be employed. For the present the old
organization will manage affairs, the new
stockholders taking full possession in July.
The hop growers of New York met at
Albany on Thursday and decided to establish
a hop exchange in that State. Prospects of
short market this year.
The suit of Anna b. Crandell against
William J Quin for breach of promise to
marry is on ,rial in New York. Damages
claimed, $4,000.
Robert kershaw, a Fall River fireman, fell
while jumping from practice wagon, Thurs
dav afternoon, struck on his head and died
from the effects.
The receiver of the American Mutual Life
Insurance Company, and American National
Life and Trust Company. Of New Haven, ex-
poets to be able to declare a dividend soon.
Miss Minna BeDdec's $4,000 breach of
promise suit against Moses Goldstein, result
ed in New York on Thursday IN a verdict of
$500 for the pretty plaintiff
The steamer Denmark, which arrived at
New York Thursday, brought 10 Normandy
horses, valued at $1,000 each. They go to
Bloomington, Ill.,, for breeding purposes.
The Creek Indians have made attacks upon
the white settlers on the Arkansas river, and
defy the United States troops. Serious
trouble is feared.
The report that yellow fever ofa malignant
type prevails in Vera Cruz is denied; but ca
lentura, local fever, is unusually severe,
and high death rate is probable
Count Adolph Van Der Dannerberg,
young German nobleman, has been arrested
in Chicago, and taken to st. Louis, for steal
ing theodelite from Fr Meyer, president of
the st. Louis University.
At Vessar College, Poughkeebsie, N. Y,
on Thureday. the degree of Bachelor of Arts
was conferred upon 80 young ladies; one re-
ceived diploma in the School of Painting,
and five in the School of Music.
Ex-U. s. Senator Casserly, of California,
died on Thursday at his home in San Fran
cisco, aged 81. He was elected as demo-
crat to succeed Hon. John Conness (now of
Boston,) and resigned his seat Nov. 26th,
1873.
Alexander Sullivan, president of the Irish
Nationai League, denies the report that that
body is to esponse the cause of protection.
lie says the policy of the league is ''no
trade with England and pro lection for
Ireland"
Henry Crane, travelling salesman for the
Jewei Betting Company, OF Hartford, Conn.,,
was founu dead IN ms bed at the Paeihc
House, Council Biuifs, Ia, on Thursday
Among MS enec's was letter stating that he
had taken poisen, but no cause was given.
Charles Lanheimer. the German who Is
known as "Dickenss Dutchman,' whom
Charies dickens met IN the Eastern peniten.
nary on ms Visit 10 rniiadeiphia IN iefI, ana
i'hmor'ailIeu I'D ms american Notes was
aischargeu rom that institution wednesday.
lie mas spent ~ years ot his lie there.
The argument OF the counsel testing the
constitnt'onality OF the gambling act passed
~ the legisiature' making gambling Felony,
closed on "wednesday before the Supreme
Court al jackson, Ienn. Ihe court an
nounced that the case would De continued for
iurther argument uutil the next term, whieh
begins IN April.
The Arkansas river at Little Rock, Ark,
has risen two feet In "a hours, and is still
'' ~-. - ''N-'' f.e
dark. wednesday 1t stood at ~ feet inches
Planters are throwing temporary levees to
protect the growing cotton. Another rise is
expected, owing 70 more ram IN the Indian
territory. Inc banks are caving at several
places ABOUT Littie Rock.
Whlie salute was being nred IN honor OF
UoV. "aher at Myshc bridge, VI, Wednes-
day, at the aedication OF tne soid'ers monu-
ment, two posts OF the u. A. X, which were
passing, received the contents OF two OF the
guns. Lieut. w. Caruthers, assistant post
fatally. injured and II Others were more or
less severely wounded.
In Justice Woodman,s Cour, n, Ch;c.oo
m on Wedre.d.v .f,ernoon h.;,;a ns,r,sd
Murnhv became no;sv and raf,.;na -, I;..an
,o ,he sdmoo;,;ons ~ The M a;.,r.,s Tho ,s,.
tor bounced from the ;udomen, .sat and al.
minis,ered severe nommeling 10 the recai-
c;,rant constable in the highest stvle of mn.
0ilistic art and then c.lmlv pur,u..d the di..
nensation Of ;u.,;ce
dasn.,cb from v;c,o,;. n n .t.,..
that Chinese firms are auietlv buying or
leasing large quantity of real estate in the
northern mart of the citv. ON which IN erect
extensive business houses. The transaction,
are regarded as signi6cant of the intention Of