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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
CLOSING SESSION
OF the Institute of lnstruc ton Election
of Officers.

NEWPORT, r. l., July 8.
The rink was crowd tonight at the. sew
enth of the Institute of Instruction. The
committee on nomination reported the fol-
lowing list of officers who were elected:
President-J. w. Patterson of New Hamp-
shire.
One hundred and eight vice presidents
were elected
Secretary-G George +. Church of Provi
depce. K. /.
Assistant Secretary-Hay Greene Hurting
of Fitchburg, Mass.
Treasurer-James w. Webster of Maiden,
Mass.
Assistant Treasurer-J. Milton Hall of
Providence. Il. |.
Fourteen councillors were elected.
President Porter of Yale College was in
troduced and delivered an address upon the
subject "Shoud Greek be wholly optional in
public schools?"
Rev. Dr. Miner offered a resolution urging
liberal appropriations by the government for
reducing illiteracy of the country.
resolution of sympathy with Gen. Grant
was then read and adopted.
The exercises of the session were brought
to a close by the audience rising and singing
America"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
A STRANGE ACCIDENT.
Which shows that Whiskey Barrels are
Dangerous at All Times.

DETROIT. Mich, July 9.
A special from Ionia, Michigan, saws "a
most curious accident occurred in this city
Wednesday afternoon George Watts stand
ing near an empty whiskey barrel in Nead's
saloon. attempted to light match on the
empty barrel. The barrel Immediately ex-
ploded with terrific noise that was heard
blocks away. Watts was thrown across the
room against the wall with terrible force and
severely injured Two men standing in the
door were blown cut into the street, and bar
rels scattered through the room in blazing
fragments, setting the building on fire. The
saloon is in the center of the business part of
the town and for time the excitement
caused the suspension of business, there
being fears OF general confagration. The
fire was soon extinguished, however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
RIEL'S SYMPATHIZEKS
Hold a Meeting and Raise a Subscrip.
tiOn for His Benefit.

QUEBEC, July 9.
An adjourned meeting of the sympathizers
with Louis Riel was held last evening at
jacques Cartier Hall Square, at which 5000
persons were present, The meeting was ad
dressed by II. L. Pelletier, secretary of com
merce, and by other French Canadian gen.
tlemen. Oven Murphy, ex-mayor of Que
bee, also addressed the meeting. u He COM
pared the cause of the half breeds to that of
the Irish, who, if the proper appeal were
made, would, he said, give the half breeds
their support. The following resol ution was
then adopted:
Resolved, That in view of the fact that
British subjects who are accused of criminal
ofienses are entitled to complete and i'm
partial trial, and to attain that end consid-
cradle sum must be forthcoming, a public
subscription will be taken up, as the half
breeds have not the means to attain that end
The meeting was enthusiastic throughout
and at its end subscription paper was
eagerly signed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
THE FOREST FIRES.
The Region Around Tim Pond Not
Burned at all.
FARMINGToN, July ..

FARMINGToN, July o.
1t has been extensively reported in the
River confiagrations, that the forests around
Tim Pond had been destroyed. This is not
true. The only conflagration near Tim
Pond started on the Tim Brook, some two or
three miles from Tim Pond, moving south
easterly and south, and the winds all the
time blowing the fire away from Tim Pond
and Chain of Seven Ponds. The forests
around Tim Pond Chain of Seven Ponds are
As green and beautiful as ever, although bush
areas in other portions of the Dead River
regions are nothing but blackened stumpage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
MURDERED HIS MISTRESS
And Ended his own Life by Putting
Bullet Through his Heart.

PARIS, July 2.
Paris is excited this evening over horrible
boulevard tragedy just reported bv the police.
Architect Candray, although married and
having children, maintained liaison with
Madame Besser, wife of shop keeper on
Boulevard Voltaire. The lovers quarrelled
and to-day, during the shop keepers absence,
Candray called on Madame Bessier and shot
her dead, then ended his own life by putting
a bullet through his heart. NJ Bessier soon
afterwards returned to his shop and stumbled
over the dead bodies. He had never heard
of his wife's inideity and the revelation
came on him so suddenly his mind broke
down and he fed from the scene a raving
maniac.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
FROM IDAHO.
Gov. Bum Sends His Resignation to
the President.

PHILADELPHIA. July 2.
A despatch from the West states that Gov
William NJ. Bum has forwarded the follow
ing letter of resignation to the President:
BOISE CITY, Idaho, July g.
To the President
Sir, have the honor to tend my resigna-
ton of the office Of governor of the Territory
of Idaho. I am prompted to this act bv
reasons of an entirely personal nature and
earnestly request that may be relieved of
the post as soon as NAV be convenient to the
department of the interior, with assurances
of my deep respect and my sincere thanks
for the marked consideration shown me.
am yours,
Signed WIN. BUM,
Governor of Idaho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
WOULD NOT CONVICT.
Juries Acqait Boston Liqor Dealers Di.
Tectly Against the Evidence Of Two
Law and Order League Agents.
boston. July 9,

BOSTON, July y.
There was an unusual scene in the Super
ior Court, Tuesday morning, the result OF
which will attract the attention not only Of
members Of the legal fraternity, but Of all
citizens. This week has be devoted to the
trial of liquor cases brought forward on the
evidence of Messrs. Snow and Giquel, two
of the employees of the Law and Order League.
Six cases in succession came before the two
juries, and though the evidence of the agents
was direct, and the argument of the assistant
district attorney so forcible and logical as to
call forth much favorsble comment, still the
juries acquitted four of the accused men and
Judge Aldrich stopped the court, refusing 10
allow any further cases of similar charac-
ter to come up, on the ground that it would
be useless since the juries we're determined
not TO accept the testimony Of the two agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
Freaks of the storm in Illinois.

FfINNNVf
Specials received here indicate severe
wind storms prevailed throughout all por-
tions of Central and Northern Illinois last
night and today. At noon today a wind
storm struck Springfield, blowing down
trees and doing considerable damage to frsil
buildings. Ii is expected that reports from
the surrounding country will disclose serious
damage. Near Paxton, Illinois, there was
an extraordinary tall of rain, causing great
damage to crops. The telegraph wires are
all down. but news has been received by
train that the St. Paul's chapel and exposition
building as we'll as numerous other buildings
were completely wrecked. Great damage
was also done throughout Minnesota.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
Yacht Race OFF Cape Ann.

BosroN, July 9.
The race today for the sweepstakes of S400
between schooners America. Gitana Mohican
and Fortuna off Cape Ann attracted large
number of specta tors. The weather was
clear, wind fresh and everything favorable
for good contest. The race was run of
90 mile to the windward and return Shortly
after l / o'clock the boats were got in order
and the signal for the start was given. The
yachts got away in good shape and stood off
to the windward in a southw esterly direction.
The start was made from a boat moored OF
Thatchers Island. The Puritan went over
the course leaving the four contesting yachts
far in the rear. Fortuna finished first, with
Gitana, Mohcan and America in the fol
L.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
College Buildings Burned in WaIes.-
Two Men Burned to Death and Five
Seriously Burned.

LosDoS, July 9.
fire Thursday morning destroyed the
northern wing, the library, the laboratory
and museum of the university college Of
Wales in Aberystwith. The college building
was originally intended for hotel and after
$4,000 pounds was spent on it, it was bought
by the university committee for fl0 900. The
damage is 10000 pounds. During the fire
floor fell with men on it.. Five Of them
were rescued fearfully burned, one of them
fatally, and two perished. The contents Of
the library and museum were saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
Extraordinary Scene in a Court Room

CISCISNATI, Ohio, July 3.
An extraordinary scene occurred in the u
S. district court today during the confrma-
ton of the sale of the Cincinnati Northern
road. A. A. Ferris, who asked leave to file
an intervening petition for small claim.
was replied to by Judge Foraker, who said
the same had been refused previously by
Judge Baxter. Ferris grew indignant and
charged Foraker with acting for his personal
interest. Foraker replied that the charge was
false. whereupon Ferris struck at Judge
Foraker. The latter warded off the blows
and the other attorneys interfered, Judge
Sage Immediately reprimanded Ferris and
fined him $50 for contempt of court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
TERRIBLE TORNADOES.
Minnesota and Wisconsin Visited by Sc.
we're StOrms.- Damages to Crops and
Hamlets. = Trains Blown From the
Track.
ST. PAUL. Mimi July Q.

ST. PAUL, Mimi. July 9.
Reports from various points in Minnesota,
indicate that terrific wind and rain storm
visited the western and southern sections of
this state last night In some places the
storm took the shape of tornado and dis
troyed everything in its path. Crops suffered
the most, whole fields being destroyed. So
far no casualties are reported though reports
from the country districts lying in the path
of storm have not been received
SPARTA, Wis, July g.
A terrible storm swept over this city last
night, and did great destruction to houses and
barns. Several churches were badly dam
aged. Fourteen cars at the st. Paul depot
were blown from the track and sew .ral others
were derailed. At the Northwestern depot
trains were detained by these accidents.
Reports have not been received from the
country, and the total damage cannot be
given.
OSHKOSH, Wis, july 8.
Last evening cyclone and waterspout of
terrific velocity met II miles south of here.
1t swept along the river, mill and numbering
districts and struck this city with terrible
violence. Hundreds of houses were wholly
or partly demolished. Two persons are re-
ported killed and 20 hurt. Many families
are homeless
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
THE STORM vERMONT.
Buildings Uuroofed aud Trees Blown
Down.
BURLINGTON, VT, July s

BURLINGTON, VT, July 9.
The worst storm for years visited this sec
tion of Vermont this afternoon. Buildings
were unroofed, trees blown down and much
minor damage inflicted The lightning
struck in many places. Several horses were
killed. but no human lives were lost as far
as learned Telegraph and telephone poles
are down. Reports from large number OF
adjoining towns show the storm was general
in this section. 1t is reported that some
lives were lost on the lake but the rumor Is
probably unfoupded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
THUNDER STORM.
Wires Destroyed. -BuiIdings
Blown Down.

LOWELL, July 9.
terrific thunder storm passed over this
city, this afternoon, the lightning doing con-
siderable damage. The telephone wires
were struck, setting fire to the tower In which
all the wires in the city concentrate, on Shat
tuck's block, in Central street, in which the
central office Is located. All the wires were
destroyed, thoroughly interruDting work and
no business can be transacted at the central
office for three or four days. Four of the
Boston Ice Co.'S ice houses at North Chelms-
ford, were blown down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
THE WAR OVER.
The Canadian Troops Going Home
From the Northwest.

WISSIPEG, July 8.
Boats with troops arrived at Prince Albert
yesterday. Delay was caused by low water
and high winds. 1t is expected they will
make the trip to Selkirk in FIVE or six days
Eastern troops will go on from that point and
the Winnipegs will come home. Gen. Mid
Teton has teegraphed to the mayor here offer
ing to gather all the bstallions that are TO
pass this point and give them a reception.
Citizens are also preparing a reception for
the Winnepeg troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
Buried Alive.

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, July 8.
By cavern at a cut which is being exca-
vsted for the Pottsville Mahanoy railroad,
near here, Joseph Becker Of Yorkville and
four Italian laborers we're, this forenoon,
buried under 30 tons of earth. Becker and
one Italian were instantly killed and the 9TH
ers terribly injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
New Summer Resort at Camden.

CAMDEN, July y.
A new cottage city has been started this
year at the foot of Lake Meguntcook, on
Canaan Lake, Camden. Several new cot
tages have been opened the last few weeks.
Wednesday three lots were bought by Geo.
HILL a Boston merchant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
CHOLERA REPORT.
The Epidemic Has Crossed the Span.
ish Frontier.

MADRID, July ..
The cholera reports for Tuesday are as
follows CastellOn, new cases 1928. deaths
80; Murcia, new cases 269 deaths 70. At
Valencia there were during the l2 hours end
ing at noon Wednesday ll5 new cases and
81 deaths.
Senior Silvela. minister of justice. has gone
to Valencia, where terrible distress prevails.
The cholera has appeared at Tervel and
Tarragona.
PARIS, July g.
The cholera il is rumored. has eros sed the
Spanish frontier into the department of the
Aude.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10

DOVER, n. H., July 8.
This has been the hottest day of the sea
son, the mercury raging from 90 to l02 in
the shade Throughout, Strafiord county. Sew
eral persons were Frustrated by the heat in
Milton, Straford and Darlington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
Mrs. ISayard Very III.

WILMINGToS, Del, July ..
Mrs Bayard. wife of secretary of State, is
pronounced to be in very critical condition
today and her recovery is almost hopeless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
To be Tried for High Treason.

CITY OF MEXICO, July 9.
1t 10 announced this afternoon that the
government will try the arrested editors for
for high treason, Two editors have been
sent to the Belm penitentiary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
Terrific Cyclone.
WATERBURY, VT, Jsly s

A cyclone with terrific lightning, thunder
and rain reached here at l30 this afternoon
from the southwest. The covered wooden
bridge across the Winooski river, a $50 foot
snan. was blown into the water and complete
" destroyed. Several chimneys, trees and
the spire of the Methodist church in the
village were blown down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
Arrivals IN Portland.

PORTLAND, July 9.
The steam yachts Stranger and Electra of
New York are in the harbor. Yacht Edith
arrived today and left for Halifax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
ADrfi, lsSo
Mrs. HENRY NJ. JENNINGS, SO. NorwaIk. Conn,


al have taken DR.. Flowers Liver Sanative for five
months, and feel that TO II, In conjunction with his
Nerve Pills | owe the immunity from sickness now
enjoy. It has done me great good and heartily RI
commend it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
Warm Weather.

BALTIMORE, July 3.
The weather was intensely warm here to-
day. At2 o'clock the mercury indicated "a
degrees in the shade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
COncOrds VS.. POrtlands.

CONCORD. n. H., July 9.
The Concords and Portlands began a game
of base ball this afternoon, bat it was called
after two and one-haf innings had been
played on account of rain, the score standing
| to 0 in favor OF the Concords.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
DR.. R. C. FLOWERS
r Il Nj e d I r s.

100 Pearl 81 Hartford Conn, April, 1885.
81 recommend all sufferers from dyspepsia or liver
complaint TO use DIR. Flowers Hanatiye. speak
from personal knowledge Of its value. II has helped
wonderfully" esNEn Miss MARY MEEK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
New York stock Market.
Chicago Produce market.

CHICAGO. Julys.
fLoUK-dul.
WHEAT stronger; mo. Chicago Spring, ssias7;
July S6A q 81
CORN weaker at zi.
OArs-frm 32.
RYE-steady; IS.
BARLEY--drm 62.
PORK 1t 20 q 10 10.
LAED at 8 Is . IA.
BULK AkAT-Shouiderss 20; Short RIB, 22l;
short clear. 8 Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
League Games.

At Detroit-Deuoit 3, Philadelphia =.
AT ST. Louis-St. Louis 6, New York 5.
Al Buffalo-Boston 6. Buffalo 2.
At Chicago-Chicsgo s, Providence 5.
The following is the standing of league
,ames up to date:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10

SPORTING.
BASE BALL.


BRocKroS, July 9.
The Brocktons defeated the Biddeforis in
league game this afternoon, which was re-
msrkable for the heavy batting of the Brock
tons, who pounded Fox terrihcally. The
score would have been much smaller for the
visitors had it not been for the wind storm
which came up in the 9th inning, and under
the cover of the clouds and dust they got six
unes m, d runs. The Brocktons PLAYED fine
game, most oil their errors being made in the
9th inning. There were about 700 in attend
ance.
Following was the score:
Innings-l 5 9
Brocktons % 0 0 2 l 0-l3
Biddefords-l 0 l 0 0 0 0 0 g. s
Time of game hours5 min. Umpire,
Donohue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
Following was the score:
A Warm Game.

BELFAST, July 9.
In game between the Belfasts and Wal
thsms, today, the former won by score of
Is to2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10

Danbsry. Conn, April 1885
81 can thoroughly recommend DIR Flowers Nerve
Pills. Thy are just what every woman who has the
of "A house and family needs. for they to
have n sedaiye ami quieting effect the nervous
system without leaving any unpleasant eff CT be-
hind" Mrs. JANE fDYT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10

Clinton Ave, stamford, Conn, April, 1885.
"Four bottles OF Dr. Flowers Liver Sanative have
done for my wife than all the doctors. Before
CONNIE ncing its she suffered intensely from liver
troubles She IA lodaY in better condition than she
has been for years; is able to attend TO her house
hold duties, can enjoy her meals and sleep soundly;
something that for months beyond her power"
HERMAN IIE1SEk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
The Haverhills Defeated.

LAWRENCE, July 8.
The Lawrences defeated the Haverhills
this afternoon for the first time, with Tit
comb in the box. The batting order of the
home team was changed, five LEFT handed bat
ters being scattered throughout the list In
the seventh inning the home team found
Titcomb and assisted by errors, piled up five
runs. Fish, although hard pitched without
an error.
The following is the score:
Innings-l 3 5 s 8
Haverhill 3 0 0 0 0 0 O. 4
Lawrence % 0 0 0 . 0 O. ;
Time of game hours and 20 minutes,
Umpire, Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10
new York MOnev Market.


NEw YoRK, July 9.
Money cay between from iaiI and closed at IA
Prime Mercantile paper, 4aS. Exchange s.eady
IS for long, anc IS for short. Governments steady
Closing bids:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10

II Prospect St, Bridgeport. Conn. Feb. 1885.
"Dr. Flowers Nerve Pills have been Of great ben
eft to me. They are simply invaluable"
r.. CHA >. r.. WILMOT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10

100 Maple Ave. Hartford. Conn, Feb. 1855.
"1 commenced taking Dr. Flowers Sanative last
August and have derived such great benefit from its
use that uDhesitatinglv recommend II"
Miss EMMA FISHER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-10

Bridgeport. Conn, March, 1885.
"Dr. Flowers Liver and stomach Sanative cannot
be TOO highly recommended to those suffering from
dyspepsia and kindred troubea have used 1t my
self, and know whereof speak"
Rev. SYLVESTER CLARK,
Rector OF Trinity Episcopal Church.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-12-23

Cavalry, Troop C, under Lieutenant
Fountain. were ambushed by the hos
tiles with disastrous results. The fol-
lowing were killed in the fight when
ensued: Surgeon Maddox and Prlvates
Collins, Gibson, Hutton and McMiler.
Lieut., Cabell aud Corporal Mcfarland
were slightly wounded The Indians
were dismounted and were twenty-one
in number. After the hight they
headed west, and will probably be next
heard of in the neighborhood OF Clifton,
A. T., or on the reservation. his is
the same band with which FOUNTAIN
had the fight on the 9th inst, but with
an addition to it's numbers. 1t IS feared
there are other bands in the mountains.
No Indians are reported killed.
The last messenger connected with
the exploring party in the Nantlcoke
mine near WIlkesbarre, Pa. reports
that none of the men have as yet been
discovered and all hope of ever seeing
their comrades alive again has been
abandoned. They are making vigor'
Gus search, but it appears almost GER
tain that the unfortunate men have
persisted, and that when their bodies
are found they will be under mass OF
sand and culm.
The Jail at Rockingham, N. c., was
forcibly entered by fifty masked men,
who secured man named John Lee.
took him out of town and hanged him
to limb of tree. Lee murdered Solo.
mon Welsh three years ago for his
money. EEfs
The four children recently bitten by
mad dogs in Newark, N. j., landed at
Havre, France, all well, They reached
Paris Monday, and have proceeded to
Pasteur's house, where special arrange
ments have been made for the treatment
of the little ones. Z fk&GA
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-12-23

South America is more than double
the size of the United States. The en-
pire OF. Brazil seems on the map quite as
large as Australia. II is twenty. -four
times the size OF England. The Argen-
tina Republic il nearly as large as
Europe, taking Russia out. Bolivia and
Venezuela are each twice the size of
England, New Granada and Peru each
as large as England aud Scotland, Ecua-
dor something less, Paraguay equal to
Great Britain. Uruguay and Chill about
the same, and the little-known regions
of Patagonia and Terra del Fuego at
least double the dimensions of Great
Britain. British, French. and Dutch
Guiana are nearly as large as Great
Britain.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-12-23

Helloffite is the suggestive name of a
new explosive. compounded in Ger
man laboratory. 1t is said to be a
mixture of nitro-glycerine and gelatine,
dissolved in strong nitric acid It's
power is greater than that of nitro
glycerine or dynamite, and it is much
less dangerous TO handle.