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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11
A vIGILANT OFFICER.


Thursday morning. Patrick Tobin. who
testified against the Togus liquor sellers. was
shockingly beaten on the far famed Hallow-
ell road. 1t seems that on the above morn
ing Tobin entered team at Mrs. Cochrane's
and in company with John Hersom of this
city and another man, started for Peleg
Crocker's. When portion of the distance
had been covered. one of>1he men turned
around and commenced to pound Tobin, say
ing, We've got you now and we'll learn you
for swearing against u.s." TobIn was then
rolled out of the wagon, and after kicking
and beating him in an uumerciful manaer,
the men left him. He was afterwards found
and taken TO a neighboring house, aud has
since been in precarous condition bleed
ing very freely. Two OF his ribs are broken
and there are doubts whether he will recover.
Officer Cobb, vigilant as ever, was on hand
and started after Hersom. He was unable
To find him on Thursday, but yesterday was
more successful. Coming out TO the city in
the morning he instituted search for the
Hallowel. There he learned that his man
had taken the local train for Brunswick He
at once boarded the train that follows, and
kept on. What should he discover on the
departure of the train from Brunswick but
Ilersom stepping aboard At Freeport he
arrested him and bringing him back to Au-
gusta he was arraigned IN Judge Andrews
court. Bnt the witnesses not being ready and
Tobin being unable to attend, the case was
continued seven days. But the end is not
yet. As Sheriff Cobb was leading Hersom
TO Jail his prisoner broke broke loose
at the top of Court street hill and ran
for all he was worth. The vigilaut officer
was not to be foiled thus. however. Turn
ing about he gave chase to his man and the
two came down the hill at break-neck speed.
the sheriff at his heels, and to the brink of
the river There he walked out upon log
and told the officer if he ventured forward he
would drown him. But the plucky Cobb
drew his revolver, aimed it at the fellow and
ordered him to come ashore or he would
shoot him. This bad very decided effect
upon Hersom and he scrambled to land in
a lively manner and went to Jail without
further trouble. The beating of Tobin was
most dsgraceful affair and those who in
stigated it will suffer the consequences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11
church Notices.

At st Marks church, sixth Sunday after
Trinity Holy communion at 80 A. NJ.
Sunday School at 9. so; morning service with
sermon at 10 80; evening service at 80, All
seats are free.
Services Tomorrow in the Methodist church
at 10 30 o'clock. The Rev. w. F. Holmes
of Hallowell. will preach. Sunday school
at ~ NJ: young peoples meeting at $50 p.
NJ. f.; general meeting at 80 p. NJ. All in
vited.
There will be preaching at the First
Christian church, on Northern Ave-, by the
pastor. tomorrow, at 1890 A. NJ. Subject:
1.-The Woman that was a Sinner" and at
p NJ, an illustrated lecture: Sabbath school
at 2 so p NJ. cordial invitation to all
At the Free Baptist church there will be
preaching to- morrow morning at 1890, by the
pastor. Rev. Mr.. Penney, an exposi.ory ser
mon on tie twelfth chapter of Acts. Sabbath
School at ll-45. Praise and conference meet
ing at 80. Seats are free and all are well
come.
Services will be held in the Uuiversalist
church tomorrow morning and evening. The
pastor will preach in the morning and lead
the praise meeting in the evening. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all.
There will be the usual preaching service
at the Congregafionalist church tomorrow at
10 so: Sabbath school at II; evening service
at 7.30. All are welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11
4 Celebrated Telegraph Suit.

\ somewhat celebrated case and one of
considerable age was argued at Portland be-
fore Judges Colt and Webb of the United
States District Court on Tuesday of the pres
ent week In 1875 Mr.. +. O. J Smith, one
OF the prominent men of Portland at that
Western Union Telegraph Co, placing the
damage at $50 600, to obtain the transfer of
quantity of telegraph stocks IN various COM
panies and all the incomes and dividends up
on them for 20 gears past. The suit embrac-
ed large number of stocks in the earliest
telegraph companies formed in the United
States and grew out of various
contracts made between Mr.. Smith and Sam
uel F. B. Morse, well known in the early
construction of telegraph lines. The differ
ent stocks came into the possession Of the
Western Union by purchase from the Amer
lean Rapid Telegraph Co. MIR. Smith died
in 1876, and the suit has slumbered since.
Recently, when a bill to revive il was brought
nv his executors. the Western Union Tel
egraph Co, not being allowed, at this stage
of the case, TO contest the merits, resisted
the application to revive the suit, on the
ground of the plaintiffs long delay. The
case was argued by Judge Goddard for the
executors and Attorney General Baker of
this city for the telegraph company. Some
old and curious laws as well as facts were
brought TO light. No decision has been rem
dered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

Judge w. 7. Whtehouse is at Bar Harbor.
Mr. Chss, +. Wood, Esq. and family are
visiting relatives in this city.
Hon, c A, Boutelle of Bangor, was in the
city Yesterday. and called on Mr.. Blaine.
Mrs. A. !. REYNOLDS and Mrs. f. 5 Sever
ance went to Squirrel Island, Tuesday, for a
short vacation.
Mrs. Ann Mason of Boston, is at Ham
mond's and will spend the summer at the
Caldwell cottage
One of the handsomest bass OF the season
'sSen at Hammond's, was captured Thursday
evening by Miss Vsllie Burleigh Its weight
WAS two and a half pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11
The Body OF Samuel Towns Seen.

Yesterday afternoon as two boys were row
ing In boat near the boom opposite Hal
lowell, they discovered a body, which was
undoubtedly that of Samuel Towns, who was
drowned on Tuesday. floating in the river.
ines were frightened at the sight and rowed
70 some men at work in the mill opposite.
several of them. Mr.. William Keene of this
wy oeing one of the number. proceeded to
Tue spot where the body had appeared, but
'ou'u not discover it, the current having car
'eu away. A paddle marked "Austin''
anu covered with slime, indicating that it had
'n al the bottom of thy river, doubtless in
."e boys hands, and his hat, were found 1t
'ei'eSed that the body has drifted into
browns Island boom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11
iHarrtrn.

In Corinth. July l, Clarence d. Freese Of Levant,
to Miss Nellie NJ. Mckusick of Corinth.
In Canaan. July 4. Arvile Mason to Miss Kate
Harris, both Of Canaan.
In Skowhegan. July 2, Frank n. wilkins to Miss
Leuisa Cuock, both of Skowhegsn
In Skowhsgan, July ,, j. c. Co lins to Mrs. Sarah
A. Goodwin. both Of Skowhegsn.
In Skowhegan, July 4, Levi Priest to Miss Mary
Pooler, both Of >kowhegan.
In bingham, July s, samuel c. Searle Of Skowhe-
gan. to Miss Carrie c. Adams of West Forks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11
19ifn.

In Benton, July 6, Miss Fannie C. Emery, aged IS
years, months
In North vassslboro. July 8. Mary E. Aver, aged
q years.
years.
In Carmel. July 8, DR.. John D. Jones, aged so
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11
SCOTS EMULSION OF PURE
Cod Liver OIL, with Hypophosphites

For Children and Pulmonary Troubles.
DIR. w. S. Hoy, Point Pleasant W. Va,
SAYS 81 have made thorough test with
SCOTS Emulsion in Pulmonary troubles, and
general debility, and have been astonished at
the good results. and as a remedy for children
with Ricketts, or Marssmus, it lie unequalled +"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

The Maine Central Railroad recently pur-
chased a large hill about IA miles above En-
field station on the European branch, and
they have just opened gravel pit there.
They find the gravel to be among the very
best secured on their road in any part of
Maine, aud the whole hill is composed of the
clear material. They have n gravel train
with forty men at work on the line Of the
road near the bank
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

It Is reported Of a gentle man prominently
known in educational circles. that he got so
exaggerated in searching for stones to throw
at BIRDS stealing his cherries, that he grabbed
his false tceth from bis mouth and threw
them into the tree At the feathered pests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

Prof Rolle Of the Classical School has had
renewed to him the offer OF a position which
four months. in bns'. school in Memphis,
Tenn, at y salary of $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11
BOWDOiNUAN.

The Flying Yankee passing through Bow
doinham Thursday afternoon, killed one
horse and injured another so that it will be
necessary to kill it. The animals belonged
at the brick yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11
Yofal aud State Ners.
Saturday. July II, 1926
FINE JOB PRINTING,

The Job Printing ESTABLISHING ut Of the Kennebec
Journal IL always well prepared for doing the incest
work, as well as the more common branches. This
onre,y Of paper steck and keeps on hand ths lsest
styles of type. Wedding and visiting cards and enve
lepes in stock; also varied assortment of dance
orders. programs. announcements, etc, etc. Orders
~ mail will receive prompt and careful attention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11
Is II Plaisted

Yesterdays Portland Advertiser special
the White House are to the effect that Ex-
Governor Plaisted will be appointed Post
master at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

The Kennebec County Wheelmen will
meet at their quarters at 2.30 O'Clock, p. VI
SUNDAY, for ron to Togus. All wheelmen in
the city are invited to join them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

There will BE- game Of base ball on the
State grounds at 3 O'Clock this afternoon, be-
tween the Electrics and Resolute-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11
The board of managers of Soldier. Home

The board of managers of Soldiers Homes
concluded their visit to the ToguS
Home. YESTERDAY forenoon. In the
morning the inmates of the institution
were drawn up in line and inspected The
accounts for the wear were audited. Certain
charges against DIR. Bolau, surgeon of the
Home were made To the board, but on
investigation they found to he
perfectly without foundation, and the
surgeon was completely exonerated
Judge Artemus Libbey, Judge w. =. White
house, Mayor Weeks and ex-Gov. Conner
were present and the latter made some state
meuts to the board. President Sewall and
General Manager Tucker were with the party
and at | o'clock 7. NJ, all drove to this city.
At the station was special train consisting of
Mr.. fuckers private car and a Pullman car.
This was entered bv the party which had been
joined by invited guests, including several
ladies', and at 100 they departed for Bar
Harbor, where they remain until to-day
when the return trip will be made. arriving
in Boston late in the evening. The special
made very quick time between this city and
Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

The printing 0. M. z c. Aliens Parallel
Edition Of the Revised Holy Bible will be
completed this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

The executive committee Of the Howard
Benevolent Union will meet at Mrs. Fuller's
on Crosby street. this afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

Much hay moved the past week. wa. badly
damaged by the rains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption Cure
is sold BY as on q guarantee. 1t cures Con-
sumption. Sold by Bowditch, Webster Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

Herrck & Varney viii remove to their
store in Darby Block, next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

Joseph G. Clair went to Jail for drunken
ness, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

DR.. w. Laphan has engaged rooms at
the Windsor Hotel. Bangor. for Monday
night, July 27th to be occupied by the mem
ers of the Maine Pres. Association, who will
reach that city en- route for Moosehesd Lake
They leave for the lake the next morning and
return the Saturday following, take dinner
at the Windsor and leave for their homes on
the Western train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

The Governor and Council were in session
Yesterday forenoon. There was lengthy
hearing on the appointment of municipal
iuGge for Gardiner Several attorneys APP
peared and presented candidates b. b.
Clay, E.q. Gardiner, and A. NJ Spear of
Hallowell, favored the re-appointme Mt of
Judge Harrington. Mr. J. NJ. Lsrrahec
is prominent candidate No appoint
meut has been made, as yet. a par
don has been granted Calvin PIaisted
in State Prison for arson. The Council adj
lourncd to meet the 25th of August. It is
probable that the Council will again BE- asked
At their next meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

Mr.. S. H. Huntington, the clother, is now
busy manufacturing goods for his fall and
winter trade He has large assortment of
spring and summer suits on hand which he
his new advertisement in another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

A three-year old child, named willet
whose parents reside on Pierce street. Lewis
ton, was fatally burned. Wednesday. She
sat down 10 kettle of malt that her mother
had just taken from the stove. The child
died at O'Clock, Thursday morning. after
great sufferings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

mis- powder never VARIES. A marvel of purity
strength. and vhoiesomeness. More economical than
he ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competi.
ION with the multitude of low test. short weight,
alum or phosphate powders. sold only in cans
ROYAL BAKING POWDER Co.. loo W all street, n. Y
sept2lr&Wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-11

Two large ships are nearing completion in
the New England Shipbuilding Co.'S yard in
Bath, one of which is 20OO-ton ship and al
ready timbered out. This ship will be com
manded by Capt Stone of New Bedford. The
other is a l200-ton ship and is nearly planked
up.
The steamer and apparatus for raising the
steamer Mary Lee. which lies off Small Point,
has sailed from Boston for the scene of the
wreck They entertain the most sanguine
hopes in regard to raising the boat
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-23
STIRRING SCENES.
Movements of the Veterans in and
About the Camp.

The rain of yesterday morning had no
sooner ceased than delegations began to ar
rive at camp. They came in all sorts of
shape and form, but generally in battalions
and accompanied by stirring music The
sun which burst forth in great force was
very trying to the old veterans, many Of
whom had become unaccustomed to the
fatigues of long marches under the rays of 4
burning midday sun. The most remark
able thing noticed by casual observer was
the great number of apparently young men
III the ranks, who 20 years ago could not
have more than entered their teens. The
empty sleeves, the hcsitating step, the stoop-
ing forms and hoary heads in great numbers
were frequent and impressive sights in the
long line OF men who entered the camp
rank in honor of the "silent man," their
former conrade. While many OF the veter-
ans marched to martial music others came by
vehicles of almost every description. Pleas
ure barges, grocery wagons, job wagons,
hacks, barouches and every kind of a vehicle
which was pressed into service. Arriving at
tile camp the men were assigned their
quarters and were soon at home They were
one and all declared had never been eXcelled
in the whole life of the National Encamp-
ment. AS soon as things were settled in
their tents, they struck out to provide for the
inner man which was soon satisfied. The
rest of the day was spent in strolling over
the camp, greeting old comrades and renew
ing old acquaintance Time and again two
veterans would meet, and after inquiring the
regiment that each was in, ascertain that
they were old comrades together, but Old
Father Time had changed them so that
neither of them recognized the other As
night came on they gathered in various sized
groops and recalled the olden times. The
lights were of rather different character
than those they used to gather around in the
Virginia swamps. The stories, however,
were of much the same sort and as the
stories, were what they were mostly interest
ed III the electric lights did not disturb them
to any great extent. One of the most notice
able things about the several delegations was
the fact that nearly all, especially those from
this State, were much larger than eXpe cted.
The onlydisturbance at the camp was made by
apeanut vender, who claimed the right to ped
die his wares within camp. He was driven
off the grounds after he had announced that
he would shoot the first man who touched
him or his team. The appearance of Geo.iH.
Abbott caused him to change his mind with
great suddenneSs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-23

a finelappearance. Commander Arthur Nelson
is in charge, and the post comes eighty strong
They wear the regulation blue uniforms with
white helmet hats. The Dahlgren Drum and
Fife Corps accompanies the post and pro-
vides its music. The organization Is COM
posed of young men. They are handsomely
mings.
This evening at 7.3O p. IN. the grand reeep-
ton to Commander-in-Chief KOuntZ will
take place at City Hall. The hall has been
beautifully decorated by the Boston Dec
Grating Company. A magnificent scene rep
resenting an encampment, occupies the rear
OF the stage. This is forty feet long, and is
surrounded by crimson valance bearing
the inscription 18th Annual Encampment
Grand Army of the Republic" Over the
front of the stage is suspended tine State
seal, from which streamers Of tri-colOred
moss paper radiate. The front Of the stage
is draped with old gold and crimson curtains
bordered with lemon-colOred moss paper A
deep inclosure has been made in front Of the
stage with steps to ascend to the platform
probably for the secretary and distinguished
national Officers,-and the front and sides Of
this inclOsure is draped with light blue. The
rail is festooned with tri-eOl0red moss paper.
The sides and pillars of the hall are fes-
tooned with bunting, with large shields be-
tween.
The order Of exercises will be as follows:
welcome TO General kOuntZ aud the Grand Army
by Gen. j. A. Hall. Department
Commander of Maine.
Music.
Welcome to General KOuntz by Gov. UObie on b0-
half of the State.
Music.
Welcome to General KOmtz by Mayor Deering ON
behalf Of the city.
Music.
Response by General KOuntz for the Grand
Army.
Short speeches by Gen. Logan, Hon. Hannibal
Hamln, Gov Alger, and other dis
tingllished speakers will follow.
At $50 p. m. there will be eamp-fires
lighted ON either side Of the Encampment on
the Eastern Promenade, when the speakers
in City Hall will address the comrades, as it
is only possible for some $500 to be accom-
modated at City Hall, and therefore it has
been necessary to cOnfine admission to the
hall by ticket. Besides the speeches there
will be fine displays Of fireworks on the
Promenade and from the water, which will
heighten the brilliancy of the occasion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-23
The First Encampment of Many
Maine Veterans.

As many of the veterans from the Eastern
part of this State reached the camp yesterday
they beheld laid out before them beautiful
island which it took them some little time
to recognize as the scene Iof their initiation
into military life. They left their homes
filed with patriotic ardor longing to go to
the front and battle for their country. Port
land was then a sort of residence for Maine
troops and Mackey's Island was selected as
the temporary camping ground for troops
while Camp Berry was being fitted for their
reception. At the latter place the boys were
made comparatively comfortable and having
got somewhat hardened to the privations Of
army life they were quite well satisfied. Not
so, however, at Mackey's Island, camp life
was new to them, home comforts were sadly
wanting and sicker and more disappointed
set of men never was seen. An old pension
er who spent ten months in Libby Prison
said yesterday as he looked out at the pretty
little island that he suffered more in few
few weeks from inconsistencies and dissap-
pointment than all his experience in Libby
Prisoner on the long, marches, why, said
he, 1t dosen't seem possible that such a
beautiful spot could have been the scene of
s. much misery"
The island will be visited by many of the
old soldiers who desire to once more revisit
the scenes of their first and bloodless suffer-
inV
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-23
REBELLlous REAGAN.
He Says the President and His cabi-
net are not Democrats,

DALLAS, TEN, June, 2o-State Senator Terril
of Kaufman who's" veracity is beyond questioning
is authority for some very remarkable utterances
recently made by Congressman John H. Reagan
Of the second Texas district. Mr.. Reagan has
been conspicuous fgnre in Southern politics for
80 years and is particularly known to fame as
jefferson Davs's postmaster general In con,
versatiOn few days ago Mr.. Reagan is resported
as having said that President Cleveland is not a
democrat and that he has not got a single demo-
crat in his cabinet mot even Secretary Bayard' -
said Mr.; Reagan. As for Attorney General Gar,
land, Mr. Reagan contemptuously characterized
him as being notoriously a black republican
Prominent democrats in this section are indig,
nant at Reagan They say that President
Cleveland has been unusually kind toward Rea-
gan, having given him seven good appoint
ments People are at Il loss to know what par
tcular offence the administration has given Mr..
Reagan that it should suddenly be SO hideous from
his standpoint and up to the time of this conver
sation ii was thought that Reagan was an aspirant
for gubeInatorial honorS as he once said within
the last year that he should like to round off his
long political career with the govenorShip Of
Texas. This little circumstance however, coming
so well authenticated, ruins the congressman'S
prospects in that direction.