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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
MAINE DISPATCHES.
FROM PORTLAND.
Presentation of Gold Medal to the Cape
Elizabeth Light Keeper.

PORTLAND, July Is.
Commander Crowinsheld, Saturday fore
noon, took party on board the light house
steamer Iris for the purpose OF presenting to
Marcus A. Hanna, keeper of the Cape Eliza
beth light, gold medal granted by Congress
for bravery in saving the lives Of two seamen
on schooner Australia. The party consisted
of Collector Dow, Deputy Collectors Moul-
ton and Smith. Postmaster Barker, Post
master-elect Palmer. Col Blunt, Gen. Tom,
Surveyor Pulen, James Carter, A. W. H.
Clapp, Horace Anderson, Bishop Neeley, J.
McMullon. Mayor Deering and others.
The circumstances of the rescue of the
men are that on Jan. 28th the thermometer
being below zero and in binding northeast
snow storm, the schooner Australia, from
Boothbay for Boston, ran ashore near Two
Lights and sunk near the shore in the break
ers.
Mr. Hanna went to their assistance alone.
Three men were on board, the captain and
two seamen. They clung to the rigging while
Mr.. Hanna made an endesvor to throw a line
to them. 1t was at the risk of his life that he
braved the frozen spray which stiffened his
clothes and iced the line so that it was al
most impossible to manage it. During his
efforts the captain was swept out of the rig
gng by the waves and drowned. After pro-
tracted exertion the line reached the sailors
The stronger of the two bound the rope
about his companion and Mrs. Hanna hauled
him ashore. Then he succeeded in getting
the line to the wreck second time, but was
so much exhausted that he would not have
been able to pull the second man ashore if
assistance had not arrived.
Congress voted a gold medal for this act
The medal is large and heavy and appropri-
ately inscribed. On their arrival at the light
house, Mr.. Hanna was invited on board of
the steamer, and the presentation was made
by Commander Crowninshield. Remarks
were also made by others. Dinner
was served on board the steamer, after which
the party returned to Portland. Saturday af-
ternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
Grimm al Assault.

NEW YORK, July 10.
Four men followed Ella A. Callahan, aged
II, in Central Park and two Of them crimi-
nally assaulted her. From descriptions
given the park police have arrested Wm.
Loffel and Daniel Barry, whom the girl
Identifies, the former ~ one of the party and
the latter - one of the assailants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
New York Men in Pennington.
Thomaston Town Meeting.

THoMAsroN, July Is.
town meeting in Thomsston. Saturday,
adopted the rules of the State Board of
Health, slightly amended. DR.. Chase, j. b.
Walker, H. C. Levenseler and Major j. h.
Hewett of the Board of Health of the town
were appointed a committee to confer with
any substantial company with view to
water supply for Thomaston and report at
future town meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
A Severe Earthquake.

CALCUTTA. july IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
FROM WASHINGTON.
A Rumor that Judge Edmunds Has Re.
signed as Commissioner.


WASHINGTON. July 10.
1t is understood that Judge Ejmunds re-
Gently rendered his resignation as one of the
commissioners of the district and that at the
request of President Cleveland he withheld
for few DAYS, in order to allow Mr.. West,
his successor, TO become informed OF the du-
ties of commissioner. The rumor is more
extensive that within ten days, Edmund's
successor will be appointed 1t is thought
also that Maj. L. Y. Decker will soon be re-
placed by another army engineer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
Arrivals at Newport.

NEWPORT, July 49,
The U. s. S. Dispatch, having on board
Secretaries Whitney and Endicott, Generals
Benet, Newton and Abbott and Captains C S.
Smith and Edward Magrugor, U. s. A, and
Joseph Morgon, Pennsylvania, members of
the board to inspecgfortifcations, Mrs. Whit
ney, Mrs Edicott and few others arrived
here early this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
Destructive Fire.

New BRIGHTON, L. l., July 10.
]. King Co.'S, plaster of Paris mills
were destroyed by fire today with q lagre
amount Of stock. 1t is said that the fire will
advance the price of all plaster of Paris on
the Atlantic coast. The fire started in Q de-
fective boiler or furnace. The loss will be
about e260, 900; insurance less than Sl2O 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
FifH Persons Killed.

BOMBAY, July II.
More than 80 persons were killed during
the recent recurrence of the earthquake
shocks in Vale of Cashmere. The same dis
trict has also been visited with disastrous
floods, which have seriously damaged the
crops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
All Quiet at Bay City.

BAY CITY, Mich, July 10.
A meeting of mill owners and citizens was
held this afternoon to discuss the propriety Of
sending home the military companies nov on
duty here. After q long discussion, the
whole question was left with the former com
mittee and officers. All is quiet and no un-
usual excitement prevails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
Train Wrecked.

Ell PAso, Tex. July 49,
The east bound train on the Atchison,
Topeksi& Sante Fe Railroad, which left here
yesterday morning was wrecked near Wal
lace, n. NJ. by striking a culvert which had
been washed out owing TO the rain storm
The engineer and two firemen were killed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
House Burned in Wesley.

EAsTPoRr, July is.
The house owned by James Gray in Wes-
lev, occupied by Fred Munson, game war
den, was burned Friday night, together with
all the furniture, barn, COW. pig and hens.
The fire was no doubt incendiary. Loss,
$1,000; partly insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
Thousands of persons in every trade,
profession and calling have
been cured by
DR.. R. C. FLOWERS
Scientific Remedies,
RIP VAN NINKuE.

Joseph Jefferson. the great actor (whose equal In
the character of Rip Van Wlnkle we shall never see
again, states that he visei DR.. Flower In "A very
low state Of health. He had given up the stage on
account Of his health being tterly broken down.
DIR. Flower entirely cured him. and he Ia TO day en-.
joying the very best OF health after having filled last
season a heavy professional engagement. The two
great remedies used In this celebrated Br.
Flowers Liver and Stomach SaDative and Nerve
Pills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
MOrtuary.
WINTHROP. IL

WINTHROP, July IS.
Rev. Louis Dudley of North Monmouth,
died last night of consumption. after a very
long and painful illness. He was a member
of the Methodist conference of Maine and a
gentlemen who was much respected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
Sudden Death.

BRUNSWICK. July 10.
Miss Lucy Goodwin of this town, stop
ping at the Domehgan House, New Wharf,
died of heart disease in the bath house while
preparing for bathing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
A Murderer LYnched.

KANSAS CRY, July 10.
Meal Thornton, who murdered Daniel
Sheehsn, policeman at Joplin, Mo-, yester-
day, WAS lynched there this morning. He
had very bad character and shot Sheehan
~hile the latter was attempting to arrest him
for An old ofenee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
Two Men Killed by the Cars.

UTrcA, N. Y, June 10.
Last night as Daniel Keenley, night watch.
man on the West Shore Railroad at Little
Falls, was trying to get . stranger OF the
track both men were struck by the train and
killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
Oxen Roasted Alive.

LEWISTON, July lS.
The farm buildings of John Frye, near
West Minot, were burned this morning, with
yoke of oxen and quantity of hay. In
sured for $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
SPORTING.
BASE BALL.


BrDpEFoKD. July Is.
The Biddeford club disbsnded today. ow-
ing TO the poor attendance at the games and
the inability of the nine to win a game.
The players were paid the balance of their
salaries due and released. The nine played
together for the last time at Newburyport
this afternoon 1t is not known where the
men will go. The Brocktons want Halpin
and one other, but it is probable that Hslpin,
Irwin and Hartnett will sign with the Port
lands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
A Railroad Presidents Testimony

Col. Thos. A. Scott, for years President of the
great Penn ylysnia X. k said just before his sudden
death, in answer 10 question: "lhcre Il but
DIR Flower, and 1t will be n century before there ia
another. and the sne medicine for Liver and Stom-
ach troubles. and the general system ia his Liver
and Stomach Snnative."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
A Richmond Man Drowned,

sail boat containing six young men from
Richmond cspsized and sunk in the river
opposite here today, and George Peters,
colored, 22 years old was drowned. The
others were rescued. The boat was raised
Peters body has not been recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20

RoMK, July 10
Two hundred persons were poisoned by
ice cream at Riposto Sciley during a public
holiday. The crowd severely punished the
vender, who narrowly escaped with his life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
A Humun Brute.

RoME, July 10.
madmsn has been arrested at San Dons,
near Venice, on charge of kidnapping. He
contesses he has stolen and eaten children
because he was starving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
League Games.

At New York-New York 3, St. Louis 3.
At Philadelphia-P Philadelphia 6, Detroit L.
At Observation-Disclosures 8, Buffalo 4.
At Boston-Chcago &, Boston ).
The following is the standing of league
ames up to date:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
The Munster Bank.
DUBLIN, July 10.

DUBLIN, July 10.
The Munster Bank committee conferred
with the directors to-day. They proposed to
double the capital of the bank by a new issue
of shares and to make immediate call of 80
shillings per share, thereby raising 5000
pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
Small POx.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 10.
Small pox is raging in epidemic form at
Scotland. according to advices from Yankton,
Oak. Twenty-Five cases were reported today
and several deaths have occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
A Case Without a Parallel.

In that horrible railroad disaster at Ashtabula,
Ohio. which every one remembers. Mrs. F. VI. Coul-
ter was hnrled through hc bridge 20 feet into the
river OF Ice. Her friend and Ncssrs Moody 4 Ssn
keys associnte the sweet singer l.. =. Bliss, was
killed, and she so badly injnfrd and her nervous
system SO shocked that chronic hysteria followed
She sent to "A private asy lum, where, after a
long treatment. she was pronounced incurable.
-Four years Ego friend sent her bottle of DR..
Flower Nerve Pills. The eHrct like magic ;
II bottles were taken. and Mrs. Coulter was thor.
oughly cured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20

CALCUTTA. July 10.
The recent earthquake in Bengal resulted
in a serious loss of life. Fifty deaths are
reported. There was also much damage to
property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
Cost Of the Tonquin Campaign.


PARIS, July ~.
The cost of the ronquin campaign, ac-
cording to the budget committee, will be
1000, 600 francs, of which only 10000 900
have been voted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
Cholera Report.
NJ ADRID, d

MADRID, July 10.
In all Spain, Saturday. there were 1860
new cases of cholera aud us deaths have
been reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
The Haverhilis Defeated.

BROCKroN, July Is.
The Brocktons administered the worst de-
feat of the season to the Haverhills this af-
ternoon, and had not Rittenhouse given Gal
vim his base on balls in the third, and after
his stealing second, allowed him to take the
third and score on a wild pitch, the visitors
would have been shut out. The heavy bat
ting of the home team, assisted bv a perfect
fielding game outside of the pitcher. and the
fine work of Robinson were the features
Following was the score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
Report Denied.

ST.. PETERSBURG, July 10.
1t is semi-officially denied that Zulfksr
passes have been occupied by Russian troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
A Boy Accidently shot by His Drunken
Father.

BY the discharge of revolver in the
his ten year old son was seriously wounded
in the face. The bullet entered the left side
of the face near the mouth. followed along
the lower jaw, splintering it, and coming out
been drinking. Circumstances lead to the
belief that the shooting was the result of a
quarrel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
FROM FARMINGTON.
Horse Thief Captured at Eustis En-
Route to Canada.

FARMINGroN, July 10.
Friday, Deputy Sheriff Thomas p. Wood
of Kingfeld, who is making it hot for viola
ters of law in Northern Franklin, lodged in
Pennington Jail, one Charles f. Lewis of
Pittston, a seventeen year horse thief. 1t
seems that a week ago Lewis left his parental
abode on the banks of the Kennebec. and
after days of wandering found himself in
some of the northern plantations in Franklin
county, where he became tired of walking,
and seizing favorably opportunity stole a
horse. wagon and rubber coat from the prem
ises of Edgar Jones. Mr.. Jones soon dis
covered his loss, and entering complaint,
Lewis was captured in Eustis while making
hot haste for the Canadian line. He was
brought before Trial Justice William Dol
bear of Kingfed, and by him bound over to
await the action of the grand jury.
New York Men in Pennington.
E. d. Morgan of the banking firm of Drexel
& Morgan of New York, son of ex-Gov.
Morgan, arrived in Pennington, Thursday
night, accompanied by party of business
men. They stopped at Hotel Marble and
passed Friday forenoon viewing the town.
Friday afternoon they chartered special
train on the Sandy River Railroad and visited
Strong and Phillips, returning at night
They passed Saturday in Pennington. They
express themselves delighted with this
section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
BY GRAPH.
" kATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next "a Hours.

War Department, !
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
Washington, ID. c., July 20.-l A. VI.
For New England and Middle States
occasional light local rains, followed by fair
weather; variable WINDS, generally sou,herly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
Police Officers Beats Changed.

Saturday morning, chief of police made
change of officers in those quarters of the
city where the most liquor is unlaw fully sold
and transported-the vicinity of the eastern
depot and that of Center street-by withdraw
ing two policemen on each of the beats and
placing in their stead other officers. There
will be a general change of the police officers
tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-20
FROM BATH.
A Horrible Outrage Committed on a
Young Girl.

BATH, July 10.
On the night of Tuesday last, Miss Mary
Crosby, l6 years of age. of this city, was de-
coyed into a dense piece of woods near Pleas
ant Point, New Meadows river and outraged
She was afterwards placed on board of sail
boat and held prisoner, where she was found
in an exhausted and deplorsble condition.
The girls statement of the revolving affair
has led to the arrest of VIM. A. Rny,a a young
man who was apprehended in the city last
night by Officer Kttredge. The girl is ser;-
ously ill from the effects Of the outrage and
it is feared that brain fever will result there
from. Two physicians are in attendance.
Miss Crosby formerly resided in Portland.
Her parents are dead. Ray will be arraigned
tomorrow, He will probably be committed
to Jail until the August term of the Supreme
Judicial Court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-27
Mr.. Soondrawicr's Leopard Story.


The following is an amusing report from the
cashier of the South India railway to the chief
auditor, leopard on the line:
Most Honored Sir-In continuation of my
telegram of the 18th inst, beg leave to bring to
your notice that had narrow escape from the
attack of a leopard, by your favor and by the
grace OF the Almighty.
A certain leopard think stray one--ap-
peared all on sudden, to our heartrending fear,
while payment was being made in the 93.9 mile
on the line. Mr. Bonjour, the P. w. inspector,
was also with me at the time. The coolies num-
bered about 400. All of us were engaged
Where from and how the above said leopard
managed to lie down in fearful posture within
the fencing at the distance of only ten yards
from U.S. The coolies, one after another,
crying Tiger. tiger!' took to their
heels, while i. fortunately found o picotta
standing near a ditch. and got up to
the top of it to save my life at any risk. Fortu-
natelv for me Mr.. Lloyd, the assistant engineer,
on hearing this came to the spot with three
constables armed with guns ready loaded. Mr..
Lloyd tried shot, but missed the aim. The
meantime, as godsend. light engine
happened to run there. The engineer
OBTAINING the engine, got into the tender,
and began to shoot therefrom. Aims several
times failing the leopard sprang up Some of
the coolies and constabics wounded them by
purring them as alton. In this state of things
my body shook with fear as was witnessing the
trials as well the fierce action of the leopard
Mr.. Lloyd, with the assistance of the constables
had the presence of mind to shoot it undaunted
with a gun brought by them till it is killed
Nearly 300 lives were saved, being one of them
Now l took heart, and came down to commence
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-27
The Seven Days Fight

General Longstreet in the Century.
''The federals withdrew after the battle and
the next day moved on around by the route
which it was proposed we should take the day
before. / followed the enemy to Harrison's
Landing and jackson went down by another
route in advance of Lee. AS soon we reached
the front of the federal position we put out Skin
mish lines and ordered an advance, intending
to make another attack, but revoked it on Jack
son urging me to wait until the arrival of Gen.
Lee Very soon Gen. Lee came up, and after
carefully considering the position of the enemy
and of their gunboats on the James, decided it
would be better to forego any further operations.
Our skirmish lines were withdrawn, we ordered
troops back to their old lines around Rich
mond, and month later McClellan's army was
withdrawn to the North.
The seven days fighting although O decided
confederate victory, was a succession of mishaps.
If Jackson had arrived on the.26th, the day of
his own selection, the federals would have
been driven back from Mechancsvilie without
battle. His delay there, caused by distractions
placed in his road by the enemy, was the first
mishap. He was too late in entering the fight
at Ganess Mill, and the destructionlof Grapevine
bridge kept him from reaching Frayser's farm
until the day after that battle. Ii ne had been
there we might have destroyed or captured Nc
Clellans army. Huger was in position for the
battle of Fraysers farm, and after his batteries
had mised me into the opening Of the fight, he
subsidized. Holmes and Magruder, who were on
the New Market road to attack the federals as
they passed that way, failed to do so.
General McClellan's retreat was successfully
managed; therefore we must give it credit for
being well managed He had lis, 600 men, and
insisted to the authorities at Washington that
Lee had 1000. In fact, Lee had only 10000.
General McCiellan's plan to take Richmond by a
siegewas wise enough and it would have been a
success if the confederates had consented to
such programme. In spite of McClelan's ex-
cellent plans General Lee, with force inferior
in numbers completely routed him.
and while suffering less than Mcclellan,
captured over ten thousand of his men.
General Lees plans in the seven days fight
were excellent, but were poorly executed.
General Mcclellan was a very accomplished
soldier and very able engineer, but hardly
equal to the position of field marshal as mill
tary chieftain. He organized the Army of the
Potomac cleverly, but did not handle it skill
fully when in actual battle. Still, doubt If his
retreat could have been better handled, though
the rear of his army should have beer more pos
itively either in his own hands or in the hands
of Sumner. Hentzelman crossed the White Oak
swamp prematurely, and left the rear of Nc
Clellan's army exposed, which would have been
fatal had jackson come up and taken part IN
Magruder's affair of the goth, near Savages
Station.