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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
AFTER THE FUNERAL.
The Floral Anchor Sent bv the Colored
Citizens of Florida to be Placed at the
Tomb of Gen. Grant.
New YORK, Aug. 10.

NEW YORK, Aug. 10.
Several covered wagons today took away
from City Hall the bier upon which rested
the remains Of Gen. Grant while lying in
state. The floral offering were also removed
and will be placed at the tomb. Curious
people through the day loitered through the
black corridors, stared at the spot where
the body lay and eagerly seized tufts Of
moss and leaves that had fallen upon the
floors. Late in the afternoon the mayor re-
ceIved a floral anchor that had been sent to
Geo. Jones of the New York Times by the
colored citizens of Florida They were in
tended for the obsequies but being too late
they will be placed at the tomb of General
Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
A FOUL DEED.
A Brooklyn Man Shot in His Residence
by an Unknown Party.
NEw YORK. Aug. 10.

Nnw YORK. Aug. 10.
Albert II. Herrick. liquor merchant at
No. 60 William street, whose family was
absent from home. was shot at his residence
No go Pearl street, BROOKLYN, this after
afternoon and died from the wound soon
after. IL was supposed that = burglar who
had entered the house and concealed himself
fired the shot, On investigation tracks of
blood were found on the steps leading to the
cellar of the house and the police think that
Ilerrick had gone down to that portion of the
house on some alarm and there had been shot
by former husband of Mrs nerrick. He
has a son who is driver for Brooklyn dry
goods house The police think he may know
something about the murder. They have
arrested him IN Hoboken, n j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
COLLISION ON THE MAINECENTRAL
A Hand Car Run Into by an Excursion
Train.

LEWISTON, Aug. 10.
The excursion tram, Sunday, from Farm
;nytou to Msrancocook, collided with hand
car near Livermore Falls, on its down trip
The hand car had been stolen by party OF
how. who were piled upon it,-a noisy crowd
of Sunday breakers. They caught glimpse
of the train, and jumped from the hand car
a, the foot of a down grade. The shock was
heavy. The head light of the locomotive
"a. smashed and the cylinders and steam
chest were Knocked out of line, beside other
damage. The hand car was derailed. Inc
hand car was approaching the train when
Arst seen. The boys escaped BY taking to
the woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
ROBBERY AT BAR HARBOR.
A Lady Loses Her Diamonds and Fiji.
teen Hundred Dollars.

BANGOR, Aug. 10.
special to the Commercial reports dar-
ing robbery which was committed at
the Rockaway House. Saturday night. The
room of a lady guest, who was sleeping, was
entered by means of false KEYS, and val
liable set of diamond. and some fifteen hun
dred dollars in money were taken.
Friday night guest at the Grand Central
Hotel was robbed of two hundred dollars.
The suspected person was arrested, but was
discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
The Baltomore and Ohio not for Sale.

NEW OK. Aug. TO.
The correspondence between Cyrus w.
Field and Robert Garrett will be published
tomorrow, showing that there is no truth in
the rumors of alliance between the
Western Union and Baltomore & Ohio Tele-
graph companies and between the old and
new cable companies. The Bsltomore &
Ohio company claimes that its lines are not
for sale at any price and that no agreement
of any kind between it and the Western
Union has been entered into. The PROPOSE
ton by Mr.. Field to advance rates, the same
to be maintained by both companies on a
binding agreement was rejected by the Bslto-
more Ohio Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
The Montgomery Guards to Visit New
Haven.
New HAVEN. Conn, Au

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Aug. 10.
Capt. Keefe Of the Sarsfeld Guards re-
ceived letter today from Capt. Gallagher of
Portland, Me-, notifying him that the Mont
gomery Guards and the Montgomery Hon
orary Corps had accepted the invitation of
the Sarsfeld Guards and would visit New
Haven some time in September. 1t is ex-
pected that Governor Robie, the mayor or
Portland and other prominent Maine men
will accompany the party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11

GsrTysBuRG, Pa, Aug. 10.
This was another gala day for the Grand
Army encampment. Gen. s. Burdett, com
mander-in-chief, accompanied by J. G. Line
han, Deputy Commander of New Hampshire
arrived today, and this evening different
posts marched in review before two distin-
guished visitors. Addresses to the veterans
were made. which advocated Grand Army
Of the Republic monument to Gen. Grant by
a fixed subscription of 10 cents from each
member; this was enthusiastically received
subscription Of this kind would aggregate
$50 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
" OOd's Statement.

Came to Gardiner for the purpose OF join
ing the Infantry; about 9 o'clock, left the
armory and went to the depot. l met Bennett,
and Brosnehan there; in reply to request
from Bennett il | would like to spar, | said
did not care to spar with him or any other
man, as was not fighting man; Brosnehan
said, | would like to have hand in this and
instantly they both made a rush for me, and
endeayored TO strengthen their blows with
oaths; Bennett struck me once near the
right temple | was called to the depot at that
time in the evening, to find out il
the night train would stop at Dresden
did not meet Bennett and Brosnehan at the
depot when | went to inquire for the tram,
but met them in a saloon at about $50; this
was the first time | met them after leaving
the depot on ihe arrival OF the train from
Iceboro at 7.30.
Questionable you drink with them!
Answer-Yes after having drank with
another party walked out of the bar room,
but not wanting 10 be unsocial invited Ben
nett and Brosnehen to go back and drink
with me which they did; | did not drink
Brosnehan took beer and Bennett liquor
lett the saloon before they did and did
not see them again until | arrived at the
depot about ten o'clock Bennett came up in
a bold manner and requested me to spar with
him | said did not want any trouble with
him or any other man; after Bennett request
ed me to spar, | having noticed that he was
under the influence of liquor, Brosnehan
rushed upon me and the two clinched me and
made a strong effort to throw me to the
ground after endeevoring to get clear from
them drew a knife from my pocket and
go of me; | gave myself up to Officer Burns.
DIR. Strout was called but Bennett expired
shortly before he arrived, and about fifteen
minutes after receiving the wound. The
doctor made an examination of the corpse
and dressed the wounds of Brosnehan. He
made the following statement of the case
al found punctured and incised wound
one inch long. about two inches to the lett of
Tue steTDull ANU one iuCH dpoNe tHe ielt mp
pie passing downward and backward, severing
the fifth rib or cartilage, opening the heart
sac and piercing that organ, producing death
by hemorrhage and shock.
Woods was taken into the room to view
the remains of poor Bennett and exclaimed
my God my Cod He seems to be con
scious of the act he has committed and thin ks
he did it in self defence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
The Green Eyed Monster.

UTIcA. n, =, Aug. 10.
Edwin Preston of Otselie, Chensngo Co..
went to the house of his swee, heart, Tilda
Miner. this morning, and, as she was eating
breakfast at the table, fred .aree shots at her
The last shot killed her instantly. Preston
then put the pistol to hi. head and fred. He
now lies at the point of death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
ENGLISH PARllAM ENT.
House of Commons.

LONDON, Aug. 10.
Sir Richard Cross, home secretary, this
afternoon moved in the House OF Commons
the second reading of the bill for housing OF
the poor and stated that the object of the
measure was to prevent overcrowding of
houses within certain areas. He added that
the government intended to place the great
prisons of the metropolis outside of London
and utilize their present sites for the con-
struction thereon OF artisans dwellings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
The Afghan Boundary Commission.

LONBON, Aug. To.
The Afghan boundary commission are 9
miles west of Herat buying mules and
camels A letter from Askalad has the fol-
lowing: "The Russian railroad to this place
will be completed by October lst The Of
ticials are busily engaged in buying grain.
Since the conquest of Askaltekke territory
four thousand Russians have died from the
effects of the climate"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
Cholera Report.

MADRID, Aug TO.
Grenada is to-day in most desperate con
dition. the result of the ravsges of cholera
The state OF affairs there is really worse than
1t was in Naples last year during the cholera
epedemic in that city. There are no doctors
now in Granada and dead bodies of cholera
victims lie unbured in the streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
Temperance Campmeeting.
WPIps n II A.

WEIRs, n. H., Aug. 10.
The ninth annual New Hampshire State
campmeeting will commence to.
morrow in the Methodist grove and continue
till Friday. Among the distinguished speak.
ers who have been engaged are Hon w. r.
Frye Of Maine. Hon. II. W. Blair of Man
chester, Rev. J. w. Hamilton Of Boston.
Hon. Frank Plumley of Vermont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
Haverhill vs.. Lawrence.

HAvERHILL. Msss., Aug. 10.
The Haverhills and Lawrei ces played al
the postponed game of Aug. lst, at Riverside
this afternoon. Ii was closely and well
played game, and although the record shows
that the home team made II errors still the
Hsverhills out batted its opponent and made
the winning run in the l2lh inning. The
score stood Haverhill 5. Lawrence 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
House OF Lords.

Lord 1ddleseigh moved in the House o
Lords this afternoon that the peers approve
the proposed appointment of commission to
inquire into the causes of the present depres-
sion in British trade. Earl Granville op-
posed the appointment of q commission re-
iteratiDg hls argument that bv appointing it
the government would encourage the public
in the false belief that Parliament could by
by legislation remedy the evil complained of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
Brockton Defeat. the Newburyports.

DkOtkION, aug. TO.
The Brockton and Newburyport game to-
day was CLOSELY contested but poor base run
ming and costly errors OF the visitors gave the
game to the home team. Whteley WAS dis
abled in the third inning by being hit on the
wrist by pitched ball and Clark was substi-
tuted Ellis pitched tin- game and led the
batting. A running catch in right field BY
Rutenhouse who fivlded a man out at second
making double play was the feature of the
game. Attendance 400. Score TO 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
Fatal Accident.

SHELBYvILE, Ills Aug. TO-
To-day the bridge ever Mobiles creek gave
way under the weight of farm engine drawn
by two horses. The machine. horses and
driver. Noah Fr1esner, and his companion,
were precipitated to the creek bed below, the
men falling beneath the machine. Both
men and the horses were killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
A Case Without a Parallel

In that horrible railroad di-aster Mt Ashabuia,
Ohio which every one remembers, Mrs. f. NJ Coul-
ter hnrled through he bridge 40 feet into the
river OF ice. Her friend aud Messfs Moody San
keys associate, the sweet singer l.. !. Bliss, was
killed., and she 40 badly injured and her nervous
system shocked that chronic hystefia followed
She was sent to a private asylum. where, after n
long treatment. ahe was pronounced incurabe.
-Four years sgo n friend sent her bottle OF DIR.
Flowers Nerve pills. Tie effect was like magic /,
n bottles were taken. and Mrs. Coulter was thor
oughly cured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
High License.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 10.
The high license Law Of Wisconsin increas.
ing the minimum rate of saloon license from
e75 TO 5000 has now been in force three
months and returns from 100 towns show
that the aggregate number Of saloons have
been diminished BY 2e7 and that the seere.
gaaegase amount Of annual revenue 10 e224,.
600 greater than last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
Taxes of 1885.
STATE OF MAINE,
City OF Augusta. !
Augusta, Me-, July Q.

STATE OF MAINE,
City of Augusta
TREAsuRsR's NOTICE.
The State, County, City, Village, iiiiams Senoos
and District No. 10 Taxes, assessed IN 'he Nts W oi
Guy Turner Collector of said city, for coiecon, oy
warrant of the Assessors of said city, dated June
18th, 1885, and said Collector is required 10
and make return OF said collections the Treasurer
of said city, before the first day OF March, 1870
And in conformity with the provisions OF law. no
Gil of said city, and of the Village District in said
city, said are now due and payable TO the COL
lector on or before August II. 1888. ana ,nst an
abatement or Discount of Six Per Cent VIII De al.
lowed on all taxes voluntarily paid ON or before ina,
day. and interest at six percent will be added 10 MAJ
taxes remaining unpaid September !, lSp lSS3
June 20, 1855. Treasurer of Augusta.
juneledeedtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11

ncAEnccc its CAUSES and CURE, oy
lilHI MOO one who was deaf twenfyeignt
y years. Treated BY most of the noted speciansts
:, Of the day with no benefit. Cured himself IN
Three months and since then hundreds OF others oy
same process. A plain, simple and successful nome
New York City. jaly2ldlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
A Family Jar.


NEW BEDFORD, Mass. Aug. 10. e
A prize fight between two gigantic French
men was stopped tonight at Wamsutta block,
before harm had befallen either. The men
married sisters. and the fight was to settle
which sister had the better husband. Some
200 people assembled, but were disappointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Aug. 10.
While painting the dial Of a clock in the
tower of the Second street Methodist church.
this forenoon, John Fox and Fred Schurer
were thrown to the ground. distance of 20
feet. BY the scaffold giving away, and both
were killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
RIP VAN WlNKlE.

Joseph Jenerson the great actor (whose equal In
the character OF Rip Van Winkle we shall never see
again), states that he visited Dr. Flower In a very
low state Of health lie had given up the stage
account Of his health being tterly broken down.
jOying the very best OF health after having filled last
season heavy professional engagement. The TWO
great remedies used In this celebrated DR..
Flowers Liver and Stomach Sanatiye and Nerve
Pills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
Cut His Throat.

BANGOR, Aug. 10.
Thomas Pomroy, Hamden Corner, at
tempted suicide last night by cutting his
throat with razor. The physicians think
think the wound will prove fatal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
Bound Over.
WINTHROP. Aug.

WINTHROP, Aug. 10.
Ansel W. Wentworth Of Hiram, arrested
Sunday for entering the Banner office, had a
preliminary trial this afternoon. He was
held under bonds for the action of the grand
iurv. He is associated with a series of rob-
berries in the State, especially post Offices.
He was conveyed to Augusta Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11

FARxISGroS. Aug. 10.
Erwin Merrill, l3-year-old son of Addison
Merrill was drowned at West Phillips. Sun
day, while attempting to cross the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
Fire in SkoWhegau.

SKowHEGAN, Aug. 10.
A fire Monday morning burned the house
and stable owned and occupied at Skowhegan
bv Mrs. NJ S. Buche. Insured in the Brit
ish North American for $3.50 with furniture
loss. 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
THE COTTON CROP.
A Good Prospect in Georgia for 1855.

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug, 10.
During the past 10 days reports of the ap-
pesrance of csterpillars had come from va
rious sections of the South with such freQuen-
cy As TO justify the fear that the finest cotton
crop ever known was endangered. In order
TO ascertain precisely the extent of this danger
the Atlanta Constitution addressed inquiries
TO its correspondents for information. To
summarize, il may be stated that the crop, as
a whole, is the best that has been known for
wears; that the yield will largely exceed any
previous crop; that, while in some localities
the caterpills has appeared, as general thing
it is too late to do serious injury. 1t appears
farther that at those localities where the
worms have appeared in their most malignant
form, and there are very few instances, they
have as yet generally confined themselves TO
the foliage of the plant, and the blossom is
but slightly injured; that they have appeared
to greater extent in localities where the crop
is furthest advanced; that before they can do
material injury the crop will be mstured; and
that, If they had come month earlier, they
might have done serious injury.
WAsMINGroS, Aug. 10.
The returns of the department of agriculture
show a slight improvement in the condition of
the cotton on the first of August, the general
average being 963, a point only once exceed
ed in the August returns for 10 years, and
that in 1850. The average in August 1882
was "a and only South Carolina and Alabama
exceeded their present figures. The State
Il. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
League Games.

At New York-New York II, Chicago 0.
At PhIladel lphia-Butfalo 5, Philadelphia ..
The following is the standing OF league
games up to date;
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A Railroad Presidents Testimony

Col. rhos. a. Scott, for years President Of the
great Penn yivana X. X said just before his sudden
death In answer 10 "A question: "Ihere Is but one
DR. Flower and 1t Ill be century before there Is
another. and the one medicine for Liver and -tom
ach troubles, and the general system, Is his Liver
and Stomach Sanatve."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
BY TELEGRAPH.
WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next "a Hours.
War Departmen,

War Department.
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
Washington, ID. c., Aug. Ill A. NJ.
For New England and Middle State.
generally fair weather; nearly stationary
temperature: variable winds, generall,
.outherly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
new York MORev Market.
RpsntnQ Rspoft.

NEw YORK, Aug. 10.
Money cay between from l a 2 and closed at 2
Prime Mercantile paper, fab Exchange s.eady
Us for long. and ssi for short. Governments steady
Closing bids:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
ANOTHER FOUL DEED.
Wilbur 8 Wood Of Burnham, Me-. Kills
John Bennett at Gardiner
A Contradictory Statement Made by the
Murderer.

special to the Kennebec Journal
GARDINER, Aug. II.
At about 10 o'clock last night murder
was committed in Gardner Wilbur S.
Wood of Burnhsm, killed James Bennett q
laborer at lcesoro, stabbing him through the
heart, and wounding Michael Brosnehan,
Benefits friend, s,abbing him quite severely
10 the left hand and right wrist. Wood gave
himself up TO officer Burns. The following
is brief statement of the affair made by the
murderer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11
SPORTING.
BASE BALL.

The PoTtiand.Provid Game Stopped
by Rain.
PORTLAND, Aug. 10.
Rain stopped the Portland-Providence game
in the fourth inning. The score stood to 4
in favor of Prov vidence. The attendance vas
1900.
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New York stock Market.

Chicago Produce Market.
CHICAGO, Aug. 10.
rLoUH-du.
wHEAr1 weaker; No. Chicago Spriss. ssassl,
Aug ss ssl.
CORN weaker at 47i.
OATs-hrm &C.
KYE-steady, 5sl.
BAHLEr-frm el.
PORK ai0 55a 060.
LARD afs 3-l a6 40.
BULK MEAT-snouiders, 40; Short rib. & Is:
short oiszr. 8 %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11

Mr. Knowing the want of n First-class Steam
Piper In this vicinity, l have made arrangements
and secured the services of Mr.. A. A. ssnoorn' one
OF Boston s most practical Steam Heating rng,hee,s'
with thirty five years experience TO attend 10 'e
demands OF parties desiring hrstclass steam heat
ing. Address all orders to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-11

LOulslanA anu tennessee, nave maue no
change. Florida has gained points, Georgia
and Alabama 3, Mississippi ., and Arkansas
/, North Carolina has lost and Virginia
The crops has slight disadvantage. II is
a few days late, especially in the Atlantic
States. There has been little damage from
droughts, rains or insects
Reports from Texas, and an occasional one
from the more eastern States indicate Il lack
| of rain. larger number in the Gulf States,
including few in Texas, mention an excess
of moisture which is injurious in fiat lands.
The shedding of forms and balls with rust
and blight are much less prevalent than usual.
The caterpillar has as vet done no damage
though reported in several counties IN South
Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and
Texas. 1t is rare in Mississippi and is not
reported in Arkansas and Tennessee.
Corn has made an improvement since the
last report The average stands points
lower than the standard of full condition and
indicates a YIELD with considerable moisture
and favoring temperature hereafter of &c to
q Bushels per acre.
Correspondents report drought in some
places, and excess of rain in others but well
drained and deeply cultivated land had suf-
fered little from either The meteorological
condition has been generally favorable. The
prospect has not been exceeded since 1880.
Wheat; the moist and hot weather following
the 18th of July, has caused some damage to
the spring wheat in the northeast, mainly in
Wisconsin and Minnesota, while generally no.
ticed, its effects are variously reported The
prominent counties returning from 100 down
to S5, and in few cases down to 60, are most
of the great wheat counties in Minnesota; the
report averages from 70 to 90, and some OF
less importance make an average of 100. The
reduction in the prospective yield is greatest
in Minnesota. amounting to 9 points the de-
cline is 8 in Wisconsin, 0 in Iowa, and in
Dakota; there is an increase in other terrific
ries and in New England. The average de-
cline is points and includes the reduction of
6000 900 bushels from the expectation on the
lst Of July. The average for oats has de
clined from 81 to 96, which is points higher
than in August 1884. Rye averages "a, show
ing continual improvements since the first of
July. Barley stands as in the last reports at
80, which indicates about the average crop
for any series of five or ten years. There is
an increase in area of buckwheat and the
condition averages 95. A medium crop Of
hay is assured by an average of 93. Tobacco
makes general average of 81. The average
for potatoes is 95 against 81 of last month.