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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
Terrific Boiler Explosion.
New HAVEN, April |,

NEW HAVEN, April /.
A terrific boiler explosion occurred at the
New Haven Folding Chair Company, little
before one o'clock day Two persons were
killed and several wounded. Part of the
building was torn down and the boiler was
thrown over thirty feet The bodies of those
killed have been got out of the building. The
amount of damage has not as yet been ascer-
tanned.
Nine years ago an explosion occurred in
the same factory, and FIVE persons were killed
outright.
Later. The republican meeting which was
to have been held this evening, was adjourned
in consequence of the sad accident at the
Folding Chair Factory, which has cast gloom
over the city. Resolutions of sympathy with
the suffering were passed, and a subscription
was taken up for the relief of their families.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
Supreme Judicial Court, March Term. Charles
DanfOrth, J. Presiding. .a

FRIDAY. April LIST.
No. sol, Town of Sidney VS.. Alanson B.
Farwell, brought to recover back money paid
to defendant during the war for filing the
quota of the plaintiff town under the call Of
the President tor soldiers, and alleging that
their said quota was filed by him with paper
credits instead of men. Simmons of Bruins !,
wick, and Larrabee of Bath for plaintiff,
Libbey for def. The plaintiffs not being
ready yesterday, one jury was kept over to
try the case to-day. But the cause with
drawn from the jury, and the testimony Of
fered by the plaintiffs is to be submitted to the
Law court to determine whether upon such
proofs the action can be maintained. As
matter of form the Judge here ordered a nom
suit and the pl aintif filed exceptions.
The county attorney caused all the prison.
ers in Jail awaiting sentence to be brought in,
and the Judge disposed of them as follows ::
Alonzo Wakefield and Charles Remission for
burglary and larceny, months each in
county jail; John Smith storcbreaking and
larceny, years in State prison; Edwin Col
thwait, assault with intent to kill, years in
State prison Frederick Newell, burglary and
larceny, years in State prison, and Lewis
H. Dudley, larceny, 10 months in county
Jail
Divorces from the bonds of matrimony
were decreed for various causes TO the fol-
lowing persons Aaron 4. Marden of Au-
gusta; Mary F. Getchell of Vassalboro; Ru-
fus Blanchard, Chelsea; Anna NJ. Addition,
Pittston Desiah b. Morton, Hallowell; Will
son S. Pwmelee, IIallowell; Elizabeth A.
Place. and Hannah c. Ellis, Water
vile.
The remaining jurors were discharged and
the court adjourned to Monday April llth,
for the purpose of hearing the testimony on
the petition Of Darius Alden for review vs.
Geo. NJ. Delaney. Bion Bradbury and Lancas-
ter for petitioner. J. Baker and Libbey for
Delaney who was PLAINTIFF in the original
action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
Funeral of Rev. r.. II. Miller.

PORTSMOUTH, n. H., April l.
The funeral of Rev. T. II. Miller took
place at the Cniversahst church on Friday
afternoon. The services were conducted by
the Rev. A. j. Patterson of Boston High
lands, and Rev. VIM. Denormandie of Ports
mouth. The pulpit was tastetully draped
with Grape, and there was protusion OF
beautiful flowers. The Mechanic Association
in full numbers were present, and there was
a large attendance of citizens. The services
were very impressive. His seven children
were present, three of them are printers, and
another, an adopted son, is printer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02

Everybody yesterday was suspicious of
package lying in the street or on the side
walk. Augusta subscribers to the Eastern
Argus receive their papers by the freight train.
Yesterday the bundle came as usual and was
thrown upon the station platform to be picked
up by one of the employees at the post office.
The first person that saw the bundle sudden
" remembered that it was ''All Fools Day"
and away went the Argus package from the
toe of boot The bundle was kicked from
one end of the depot to the other. No one
was to be made an april FooP' of-oh, no.
Finally hole was made in the wrapper, the
contents discovered and the papers taken to
the post Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
FOREIGN NEWS BY CABLE.
MADRID, April

MADRID, April l..
The new minister favors the proposed con-
stitution for Porto Rico, and will carry il
through the Cortes.
Preparations are being made for great
demonstration in this city on Sunday next,
against military CONSUMPTION.
PARIS, April l.
The Ministerial journals defend the Sena-
tus Consultum, while all the other papers
pronounce it as insufficient.
Some of the papers say that Prince Pierre
Bonaparte has gone to America, and that his
family has been sent to Switzerland, while
others say the Prince has not left France but
soon will.
Another manifestation was made to-day by
the students of the ecole de medicine against
DR.. Tardien, they refusing to allow the pro-
fessor to proceed with his lecture.
Chas. Hugo of the editorial staff of the Rap
pei, has been condemned to six months i'm
prisonment and a fine Of 5000 francs, and the
managing editor of the same paper has been
sentenced to three months imprisonment and
a fine of 1900 francs for violation of the
press law.
ROME, April /.
The Papal Court have rejected the over
lures made by Ali Pascha in favor of the Ar
menians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02

In 1881, people complained of the high
price of wood, four dollars cord. and of
COAL eighteen cents bushel. A boy named
John Furbush, seventeen years old, bound as
an apprentice to Stephen Crosby of Augusta,
ran away, and Crosby pursues him with de-
termination ''to have his wages, if it costs
two dollars to collect one" The mechanics
of Augusta were given a public dinner at
which Luther Severance presided. About
one hundred and sixty persons sat down to
the table. A good spirit seemed to prevail,
great number oftoasts were offered, interspers-
ed with songs, and the evening was spent in
great glee. A meeting was held in Augusta
for the formation of State Temperance So
ciety. The friends of temperance, regard
less of party, were present, aud measures
taken to organize against the common enemy
KUN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02

A grotesque specimen Of humanity, astride
of box, mounted upon a pair OF rickety
wheels, drove barrel sided horse through
Water street yesterday. The individual was
greedily 'munching" gingerbread, and APP
peared Indifferent to all his surroundings.
Some one suggested that he hailed from the
Aroostook, and was looking after the western
terminus of the railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02

The amount of money collected by the Col
lcctor of Internal Revenue for this District,
during the quarter ending March 3lst, was
1928, l05. %. Amount of revenue unsolicited
S342 10; of this Sl43. CT is uncollectable, leav-
ing the small amount of sl9S.43 to be collect
ed This is a good exhibit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02

The ball given by our city firemen last
evening at Meonian Hall, brought out large
numbers of sturdy fremen and their friends
who delight to indulge in tripping the light
fantastic toe" The gay uniform Of the fire.
men was conspicuous among the elegant
dresses of the ladies who were present in
large numbers. The fremen OF Gardiner,
Hallowell and other places were represented.
The affair passed off finely and to the satisfac-
ton of all. Excellent music was furnished
by Berrys Full Quardrille Band. We append
the names Of the managers. J. B. Wood
man, Z. II. Ballard, II. +. Morse, W. W.
Robbins, w. B. Leighton, c. ii. Stafford +.
c. Rogers. S. W. Wyman, J. B. Moore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02

The Grammar and Primary Schools in Gar
diner will commence their spring term on
Monday, April 4th and continue IL weeks.
The next term of the High school will com
mence on Monday, April IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02

The County Commissioners will close a
three dayss session in this city to-day. They
have been engaged in assessing the county
tax on the several cities and towns in the
county on the basis of the new valuation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02

Don't poison your head with those miserable,
filthy compounds which have done SO much mis-
chief, but use Natures Hair Restorative, which
cleanses the scalp, restores gray halr and checks
the hair from falling OF 1t is perfectly clean and
contains nothing injurious See advertisement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02

An association was formed few years ago
among the locomotive engineers, designed for
mutual aid and charity. The other evening
the Portland division gave a social entertain
ment. Mr.. II. b. Wing Of the p. S. & p
Railroad was chosen president and briefly ad-
dressed the meeting. Rev. A. X. p. Small
was introduced and delivered an interesting
address, at the conclusion of which he pre-
scented to the division a very elegant Bible.
the gift of the wives Of the members. Chief
Engineer Littlefield of Augusta accepted the
gift in behalf of the division, in few well
chosen remarks. The company was then in
vited to sit down to a bountiful supper which
they disposed of forttfer, fdsltter, feiie'ter.
At late hour the company adjourned fully
convinced though locomotive engineer lives
fast he preserves a clear conscience and in
dulges in convivial pleasures with zest and
relish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
FROM SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANcIsco, April l.
m nrOV pmen on the Yerbp Rueua PARK

DAN FRANCISCO, April 7.
improvements on the Yerba Buena Park.
A large number of aborers will be set at
work Monday, grading and improving
Ycrba Buena Park under the recent law, au-
thorizing Mayor Silly and two other city Of
fcials to improve city property for the pur-
pose of giving work to the unemployed and
suffering laborers.
Departure Of the Remains of General
Thomas.
On the departure of the remains of Gen.
Thomas yesterday, the English frigate Zeal
Gus fired minute guns and placed her flags at
half mast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02

Rev. w. A. Cram will preach at the Uni
tartan Church, next Sunday (to-morrow) eve
ming. Subject-'True Religion: ITS Reve-
lation, Authority and Hope"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
Destructive Fire.

PORTLAND, Me-, April l.
The house of Gilman Thurston in Fall
mouth, was destroyed by fire last night. The
family saved but little clothing or furniture
Loss 81 200. Insured for $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02

The town of Lee has elected Miss Georg-
cite Bowler a member of the Superintend {.
ing School Committee. 1.-The world does
move"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
loral ann State Nems.

The Maine Central Railroad Company pay
to their employees in Waterville from $4,000
TO $4,000 each month. ~...-,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02

tom-madc spring overcoats and suits. 100
Water St. lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, April l.
Public Debt Statement.

The following is the statement of the public
debt, as it appears on the books of the treas
ury March 3lst
Debt bearing coin interest, 81, l01, $40 100
debt bearing currency interest, $40 $50 900
interest, 1888. S59. 90. Matured debt on which
interest has ceased, S3,9l4 $4,000; interest,
SJl2, 90S 90. Debt bearing no interest, S434, :
500. 10000; accrued Interest," S43. 1873, 504 90.
Total debt and interest, 50 $50, G77 ,907 90; in
terest, S44, 730.271.00. Amount in treasury
coin. sos. 4l3. 1880; currency, SLAP, 729.
Sinking fund S30,O47 ,G43.00. Special fund,
So, ISL $500. Total, S2lS, lis, 7Sl.00. De-
crease during the past month. S5.766.349. 90;
decrease since March LIST, 1879, S8S, 075, 1898
Bonds issued to the Pacific Railroad Co.,
amount outstanding, S64, 457 800 90; interest
accrued and unpaid, 1853, s27.00; interest
paid by the L. s., 6,SSl ,GG4.00. Interest
paid by transportation of mails, etc, $2030
Balance of interest paid by the US, S4,s57,-
093.92.
The Legal Tender Case.
The Supreme Court has decided to reopen
tho arC,ment On the Legal Tender case on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02

Rich's Vegetable Cough Cordial is pure
ly vegetable compound, and will give relief
where all else fails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02

Yesterday was the anniversary OF the day
which has been specially set apart to practi-
cal and sometimes very foolish jokes, and
was duly eommemorated in this city by the
Young folks and others who attempted to
concentrate into single day the foolishness
of an entire year. Several persons were
taken in and done for" by picking up
mysterious looking packages, supposed to
contain tea or sugar but which in many cases
turned out to be perfect bricks 1t was
amusing to the youngsters to see some grave
old gentleman adjust his spectacles, stoop and
peer into one of these packages, only to find
a stone where he expected bread, or sand
where sugar was looked for. But after ALL
yesterday was magnificent day, and there was
no April fool about that. A friend hands us
an original ode adapted to the day;
SPRING LAY.
A person may live this little life through,
p rove all its realities and Illusions, too,
(Rich or poor as they be, in this worlds view
1 imagine himself the ex ponentAew, t
l. living or dead, of all things true,
F ull in the faith of his power to tell
O nee and for all, what he seems to know we'll
O My to find when sounds the ends knell,
l. astly: fame and name these first letters spell.
One of our wits while in the Supreme Ju-
dicial Court room yesterday, April first,
penned the following, hitting off practitioner
ut several bars. We print it as handed to us,
emitting the name: .t.s, E..
A mong the saints of this blessed day
p rince of them all - holds sway.
r sing to speak in magnificent way,
Inspiring, ennobling should be the lay
L o lrning and genius tit tribute to pay. ,
| IF inc frenzy rolling" in his eye,
o leas nous face, Respondent with rye"
o My acrostc can hallow his fame, {
L ct these first letters reveal his name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
Drowned.

Payne G. Kemp, a fisherman, was drowned
at Swampscott to-day, by upsetting his dorey.
He leaves a wife and child.
John Hughes was before the United States
Commissioner to-day, charged with passing
counterfeit money. Held for trial.
1t is proposed to celebrate the adoption of
the 18th constitutional amendment in Boston
the l4th of April, the anniversary of Presi-
dent Lincoln's assassination.
Twenty-one Harvard students were con.
fined in the public lookup in Cambridgeport
during last night, for noisy disturbance in the
street. They were reprimanded and dis
charged this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, April i.
The announcement of the reopenng of the legal !
tender question by the supreme court, created no
perceptable effect the gold market, and prices
closed steady at ll25s q 1925.
Governments heavy and lower cloting at lowest
price of the day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
@ For Sale!
Billiard Tables at Reduced Prices,

NEW and second hand; carom or four pockets
~ all sizes, with the latest combination string
cushions better than all the patent humbug stan
dard Recess or whalebone cushions. Catgut cush-
ions excluded Please call before purchasing else
where. II. HELMS, los Sudbury street Boston,
Mass. ocrs0-6m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
Death Of Joseph Bartlett.

Joseph Bartlett, Editor of the Bangor
Jetfersonian, and Register Of Probate for
Penobscot county, died at his residence i'll
this city, at nine o'clock this evening, of con-
sumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago Produce Market.
ri 20, CmcAoo, April l..
bookkeeping extras S5SsT75. nflf I
WHEAT-fimer; No, 2, Ish. -ras
CORN-775T7l1 for No. 2: al for no grade.
OATS-No. 2, 3S& Wv
MESS PORk-2600. -Hs .3 1
BARLEY-dull at 5oa55 for No.2; 36s4Ofor Nos.
LARD-lik SlaH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
FROM NEW YORK.
New YORK, April l.
Arrival of Tea Train.


The first special tea train of II cars, con-
tanning 1900 chests, via. California fast freight
line over the Pacific and Chicago and North
Western Railways, arrived this morning in
Is days from San Francisco. This consign-
ment is part of the cargo of the bark Ben
efactress. and the time from San Francisco
is unrivalled in the records of railroad trans
portation.
Tried for Embedding.
VIM. F. Veltman, book-keeper for the
North National bank, was to-day tried for
embrzzlng S., 900 from that institution, and
was acquitted through defect in the indict-
ment.
An association composed of the officers of
the army of the Cumberland in this city, was
formed this afternoon. Gen. Rosecrans was
elected President, General Hooker Vice
President, and Major Marshal II. Bright
Secretary. Cen Rosecrans delivered brief
eulogy on Gen. Thomas. Resolutions in
honor of his memory were adopted, and a
delegation appointed to attend the funeral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
PLUM BlNC!

THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the citizens
l. OF Augusta and vicinity that he is prepared TO
do all kinds of Plumbing work at the shortest mo-
tice. Those about to have water introduced into
their buildings will do well to call on him before
going elsewhere.
IL. r. STRATTON,
Corner Bridge and Water Streets.
Satisfaction 1ndTaufeed t3lnar-tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
The SILENT SEWING MACHINE |!
AS A FAMILY ASSISTANT,
The Wilcox T. Gibbs Sewing Machine!

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C. II. Starbrd Thomas Wadsworth,
Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Agency
At Store f. LYFORD,
tmar AUGUSTA.
Also for Sale above, A. B. HOWE, Improved !s
A standard, andon o the treiab Machin in use
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
Notice OF Appeals.

Notice Of Appeals.
l.. $. internal REVENUE,
Assessors Office, Sd District of Maine,
Augusta March p, 1870.
IN conformity to Section Q, of the Act of Con-
gress approved July 18th, 1866, notice is hereby
given that appeals, relative to any erroneous
cessive valuations. assessments enumerations,
returned in the annual list for 1870, by the
assistant of the third asses sment dis
trict of Maine, will be received and determined by
the as SCISSOR, at his Office in Augusta,
From the LIST to the Goth of April, 1870,
The law provides that "all appeals to the
sor as aforesaid, shall be in writing and shall
specify the particular cause, matter, thing re-
specting which decision is requested, and shall
moreover state the ground of principle of error
complained of"
SELDEN COMMON,
t22mar&13td Assessor Sd District of Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
Tried for Embedding.
FROM BOSTON.
BosroN, April l.
Suicide.

BosroN, April l.
Suicide.
Alice Peabody, aged 10 years, shot herself
dead to-day in her boarding house, Essex st.
The act was committed Immediately after
an interview with a young man said to be her
lover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
The Ice.

The river opposite the city is clear of ice,
but it yet remains between the city and Hamp-
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-
Tenemenk Wanted I!

10 SMALL FAMILY desires neat and
G::R N convenient tenement, adapted to their
wants. Inquire at the JOCRNAL OFFICE. Any ill.,
diyidual occupying tenement that contains sur
plus room, will please call. '3lmar-G
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
The Legal Tender Case.

The Supreme Court has decided to reopen
the argument on the Legal Tender case, on
April 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-04-02
FROM BANGOR.
BANGOR, April |.
Attempt to Throw an Excursion Train |
frOv,, ha

from the Track.
A fendish attempt was made last evening
to throw an excursion train, from Mattawam-
keag to VIM, on the Z. & N. A. railroad, off
the track, by placing thereon stone weighing
some 800 pounds. The engine was thrown
from the track, causing detention Of between
two and three hours, but no other damage was
done. Detectives are on the track of the
miscrcants who did the deed, for which no
motive is known.
The New York herald., 1870-05-24
GOLD ACTIVE AND DECLINED.

GUILD ACTlfE AND DECLlNED.
The gold market assailed by tie stock cliques
in furherance Of the plan OF breaking prices at the
Stock Exchange, and some OF the more timid holders
who have been patiently awaiting the rise in gold
predicted as portion OF the speculative campaign
induced TO sell out at loss, while the Funding
bill and Currency bill rumors induced new short
interest The purely speculative character OF the de-
cline is rejected in the inconsistency OF such a
course OF the market in face OF the strength OI
exchange, the prospective large shipments
OF specie this week and the decline IN
fye-Iwentles In Europe today, three influences
operating harmoniousy to keep gold steady aud
firm. Just as there the same reasons now why
stocks should go up that existed few weeks since,
when the public were told by the cliques that the
advance in the price OF wheat at the West was TO
swell the receipts Of the railways so gold nominaly
should advance. But the precious metal like the
stock referred to- Is In the hands Of wealthy pools,
who can raise or lower prices suits their plans.
Gold is to be the tool employed for breaking stocks
The brokers in the Stock Exchange kept their eyes
intently fixed on the dial all day to-day. decline
OF only half per cent in gold led to decline OF
to three per cent in stocks. How easy, then, TO
control the greater movement With the smaller one.
The course OF the gold market IL shown in the