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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-02-18

Ma .. 5. Kias OF Minneapolis paS purchased the
Madela Independent and intends starting paper at
some point on the line of the Nosthern Pacific
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-02-18

IEoN MAKING IN THE UNITED STATEs.-In 1910 We
made 81, % of pig iron; in 1869 we made nearly
2nuo 900 tons with s. 900 900 more than the product
gold and silver for that year In 1913 oled our
first ton of railroad iron; in 1869 rolled 600 00o
tons, of which 10000 in Pennsylvania and l00
600 in New York. Our pig iron is better than three
fourths of that made in England Lake Superior iron
district in 1856 shipped 900 of iron ore, but
did not make pound of pig iron in 1869 there were
shipped foul this region 63 23S tons of ore, and 30
ooo tons of pig iron During thirteen years the entire
production 5000 900 of and 4u0,o0c tons
OF pig iron Along the line of the Northern Pacific
railroad several districts from which an iron pro
ductlon fully equal the above may be expected upon
the construction of that enterprise,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-02-18

Pounds
The Navy Yards and other Government De-
partments consume annually about 100000
Railroads, locomotive bnilders, foundries
and machine shops, about 5000 900
For household purposes, in bath tubs boil
ers, kettle bottoms, plumbing work
cooking utensils, &c.------------- &c. 10000, 900
For sugar machinery, dye-stuffs disteries
and chemical apparatus about 1000 900
For electroplating telegraphing and seien-
tifc LOCO 900
For shipbuding, sheathing, &c.-- 1000, 900
Total consumption -- %, 900 0oO
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-02-18

Within the last seventy five years, France has been
three times an empire three times republic, three
times kingdom under the Bourbons a constitu-
tional monarchy, and once military dictatorship.
Eleven changes, with yet. another in immediate pros
pcct
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-02-18
GROCERIES & PROVISIONS:

If we oyERsTocKED in anything, it is in Grocer
les and Provisions, of which we keep Good Stock,
consisting of CHOICE and FANCY GROCERIES,
as well as STAP PIES In this line we would call
special attention to our TEAS, which we think are
not excclled by anything in the market.
when visiting store, if you do not see what
you want, ASK FOR IT.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-02-18

OSE of the resutsiof the German Arctic exploring
expedition is the discovery of immense coal beds in
the north of Greenland. Mountains exceeding Mont
Blanc in height were discovered and the botanical
specinents found indicate that Greenland must have
IbeGk9pyered at one time with rich vegetation.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-02-18

WIscoNsIN.-Has an average length of about 260
miles breadth 215 miles, and area of Sc 900 square
miles Deducting from this the surface occupied by
lakes, rivers &c. and there remains SO, 924 square
miles, or 81, 81 900 of land.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-02-18

An agreement has lately been entered into be-
tween the Lake Superior & Miss. and the West Wis
consin Railroad Companies by which the two roads
are to run in close connection and with rata freight
and passenger tariffs according distance. The point
at which the latter road the St Crox is to
be determined upon by the engineers of the roads
If the bridgeis located above Saltwater the L.
i NJ. r. Il pay two-thrds Of the cost of construction
Ii located south of Saltwater the West Wisconsin pay
tyo-thF + of irS q s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-16
News from New York.

New York, Is. Chasles L. Gilderslune, of
the Bureau of Combustibles, states that the
license of klueber & Goldsmith expired on the
18th Of last June, and that renewal had been
repeatedly denied. The fire commissioners
have commenced five suits against the firm
for violating the law forbiding the storage of
explosive compounds in the city. The law
affixes a fine not exceeding $4,000 and impri-
sonment not exceeding years, for each of.
fence.
Jacob Vanderbilt, President of the Staten
Island Ferry Co., was arraigned to-day on
the charge of manslaughter and pleaded not
guilty. continuance of bail was granted.
Binghampten, N. Y, Is. The examination
of Van Epps, Supt. of the Susquehanna VAL
ley Home, by an independent committee of
prominent citizens by request of the managers
of the Home, is concluded; and the so far
published charges, except that relating to the
chain and dog have not been sustained. But
some additional irregularities in discipline
have come to light.
New York, 10. A heavy northeast rain
storm has been prevailing all day and up to
midnight. The rain has now ceased.
1t is rumored tonight in the democratic
circles and seems to be generally believed,
that owing to the decision of Judge Barnard,
making injunction permanent, Connolly will
resign, as the injunction affects the financial
department and therefore clogs all the wheels
of government. 1t is believed Connolly can't
do otherwise than resign. Report is revived
that Gen. Geo. B. Mcclellan will be rendered
the position of Comptroller, and probably
accept
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-16
News from Chicago.

Chicago, Is. Chief Justice Chase arrived
in this city last evening, and is the guest of
Judge burberry. He is quite thin, although
his eye is bright, his form erect and he walks
with firm, elastic step. The lower part Of
his face and tongue seem suffering slightly
from paralysis, and he experiences slight diff
ficulty in his utterance. His disease has made
him appear much older than two years ago,
but his intellect seems as clear as ever. A
large number of citizens of both parties paid
their respects to the Chief Justice day, in.
GLIDING Gen. Beauregard, who is now here
All were received cordially and courteously
He leaves for the East tomorrow evening
and expects to be in Washington about the
middle of October. He will resume his seat
on the Bench in the Supreme Court, but in
tends to make his work light tfn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-16
NEWS BY MAIL.

At the national association of Spiritualists
in session at Troy, large number of dele
gates were present. Victoria G. Woodruff
was elected president for the coming year,
and has accepted.
The Illinois diocesan convention has
adopted an amendment to the constitution
forbidding any clergyman to appeal from
civil to an ecclesiastical court.
The Secretary of the Treasury has at
length taken the step, so urgently demanded
by merchants and importers, of throwing
more gold on the market The Secretary
awarded four millions instead of two, at pri-
ces ranging from ia 06 to ll3 75 l-2.
A terrible explosion occurred on the 18th
in the Union Torpedo Works. near Fulton
Market, New York. Six persons were killed
instantly, and eight or more are wounded.
The explosion alluded to occurred in the
torpedo works of Kluever & Goldschmidt, 1875
Beekman street. Its force was 50 great that
the room was completely Quilted. On the
street the fragments were luckily scattered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-16
News From California.

San Francisco. 10. Deputy Sheriff Lin
coin, and posse from Santa Cruise, are
searching for the notorious bandit ProcopO
or Red Dick, who shot officer Tiddell in a
raid or Santa Crsise, Sunday last. He dis
covered one of the gang yesterday concealed
under some hay in a barn in Santa Cruise
Mountains, near Vine Hill and fight en-
sued. The bandit, who proved to be Panicho
Bucemas, Spaniard who fired rapidly with
revolver, but volley from the posse killed
him. The party ascertained that Procopo,
who was desperately wounded by fiddle in
the fight Sunday, was within hearing when
the fight began yesterday, but was hurried
away in buggy by his comrades. Marcis-
co Roderguz, another of the gang was ar
rested at Montery yesterday.
J. P. Goodwin, Jr, son of a leading furni
ture dealer of San Francisco, had his left
arm blown off by the bursting of his gun,
while hunting yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-16
Church Directory,

ORTHODOX observation-disclosures Oh
State st., between Bridge and Oak streets No
pastor. Morning service 1890 A. NJ. Evening
preaching service at "a O'Clock T. M. Preaching
, tomorrow Dy Rev John Dlnsmore OF w Inslow.
flRST BAPIlST-Corner Winthrop and Perham
sts. j. Kicker, pastor; residence 20 Oak street.
Morning servlne 1890 A. Nj. Afternoon 230 p
Nj. Evening "a =. NJ. Preaching tomorrow by
the pastor.
FREE BAPTlST,-State street north of Bridge.
Z. +. Penney, pastor; residence summer street
Morning service 1870 A. NJ. Afternoon 2.30 p
NJ. Evening ~ P. NJ. Preaching tomorrow by
the pastor.
METHODIST EP1SCOPAL,-Green street, east OF
State. +. Martin, pastor; residence at the par
sonage, next door to the church. Morning
vice 10 80 A NJ. Afternoon 230 p NJ. Evening
r NJ Preaching to m0rrow by the pastor
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL,-State ST., between
Oak and winthrop. Rev. Mr.. Upjohn, rector
Morning service 1870 A. NJ Evening service p.
NJ. Preaching tomorrow by the rector
UNIVERSE LlST-Cor. W inthrop and summer SITS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-16

Portsmouth, N. H., Is. The question of
the Portsmouth & Dover r. r. is engrossing
much attention in this city. In Board of
Aldermen Thursday evening, resolutions for
the city to guarantee per cent. on a certain
amount of stock for one hundred years, re-
ceived three votes to indefinitely postpone, to
five against postponement. A new PROPOSE
ton to issue per cent. bonds, to be ex-
changed for stock after a certain number of
shares shall be subscribed for by private par
ties, was introduced. The whole matter was
laid over, and public meeting of citizens is
to be held to decide the matter on the Esd
inst Richard Jenness and others, opposed
to the city aiding the road, have entered suit
in the Supreme Judicial Court, and yesterday
procured from Doe at Dover, an injunctio n,
temporarily restraining any such action of
the city. The parties will be heard before
Judge Doe at an early day..
St. Louis, Mo-, Is. Several suits were
filled against the North Missouri r. r. to-day
for amounts aggregating to nearly $40, 700,
due on promisory notes.
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BY TELEGRAPH
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Daily Kennebec Journal.
LONDON.

LONDON
London, Is. George Patten suggests in
the Times a compromise of the Newcastle
difficulty. He recommends that the employ
ers adopt nine hours as the daily term of
labor, and that the striking workmen sacri-
fee half an hours wages per day to secure
the reduction of hours. This Mr.. Patten
thinks would come very near to satisfying
the desire Of both parties.
The meeting announced to take place in
Traffalga Square, London, for the expression
of sympathy of London workmen for their
brothers in Newcastle, has been postponed
because a Newcastle representative on the
committee which called the meeting objected
to CHASING with political parties.
An immense mill for the manufacture of
cloth at Rochester, in the county of Kent,
was burned last night. Eight thousand work.
men are thrown out Of employment.
The English sporting Journals denounce
the Paris crew Of st. John, N. B., as cow
ards for refusing the English crews at the
Halifax regatta. The same Journals on the
contrary praise highly the American crews
who participated in the race at Halifax.
The government of Turkey has decided to
participate in the conference at Berne, Swift
zerland, on the 25th inst, for the improve
ment of the Geographic system and services
of Europe. Another conference, with a sim
liar object, will be held in Rome in Deem
Der.
The Sultan has ordered the Grand Vlzer to
institute reforms to the end that public rites
will be more secure, and the dspensation of
justice be entrusted to worthy and capable
men.
.oh IS loa Lo, I.a =
the Island of Joisey.
A committee of experts has been appointed
to investigate the recent mishaps to vessels of
the Navy.
Algiers, IA. The large town of Sehiffa has
been destroyed, and the insurrectionary lead
ers captured and shot.
MADRID.
Madrid, Is. The official Gazette publishes
instructions given to the Government and to
the local authorities throughout Spain for
carrying into effect the decree of amnesty for
political offences, just granted by the King.
VERSAILLES.
Versailles, Is. ~ The Assembly to-day
elected a committee of control created by the
bill ofprorogatiOn to supervise the govern
ment during recess. 1t is composed of eleven
members of the right of left, and six modera-
tors.
The supporters of Gladstone held an en-
thusiastc meeting at Glasgow tonight, and
adopted a resolution inviting him to visitthe
city.
The submarine cable has been successfully
laid between Nagasaki, Japan, and Rossette,
the new naval station of Russia on the sea Of
Japan. This gives two distinct telegraph
routes between London and Japan one by
the SUBJ marine cable via. Gibralter Malta,
the Red Sea, India, Singapore, Hong Kong,
and Shanghai, the other is by sub marine
cable from Rossiette to Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-16
Small POx in Lowell.

Dowell, Mass, Is. The City government
called special meeting tonight to take into
consideration the subject of the prevalence
of small pox. Petitions signed by hundreds
of people were presented by alderman Aver
asking for special action for its suppression.
The discussion in the board of Aldermen took
a decided political tone, alderman Salmon
stating that there were three difficulties, the
small pox, the statute laws, and worse than
all the political small pox. Several amend
mems to the city ordinance were offered and
warmly discussed. One thing is certainlthe
disease is among all classes, and to-day II
new cases were reported; what the govern
ment can do may be mooted question, but
the citizens are earnest in demanding for de-
cisive measures to be taken, and it is to be
regretted that our city government should
have political discussions at such a crisis.
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Summary Of Religious Intelligence.

The idea has been urged that ministers,
when they leave their people on vacation,
ought not to preach in other. mems pulpits.
One of our exchanges takes the ground that
''it is not fair dealing for the pastor, turned
out to grass by careful people, to hitch him
self to somebody's empty cart, and go to pull
ing again for the sake of few extra mouth
fuls." Lnttf
The new Methodist church in Biddeford is
of wood, SO by 81 feet, with spre l45 feet
high. The lower part, entirely aboveground,
is divided into three vestries and kitchen.
The audience room above has one hundred
and forty-s pews, and will seat a congrega-
ton of eight hundred. The entire finish is
with brown ash, tinted walls, and windows of
stained glass, the whole warmed by. furnace
below, and lighted with gas The cost of the
whole, aside from the land, is from eighteen
to twenty thousand dollars.
The First Free Baptist church at Lyman,
having been closed for repairs, was re-
opened on Thursday, and pastor ordained.
A flourishing Sunday school has been re-
Gently organized at Hiram Bridge, and anoth-
err at Hiram Corner. Rev. Horace Leavitt, a
student of Andover Theological Seminary, is
preaching in Hiram, as we learn, with great
acceptance. Several persons have been re-
Gently baptised.
The old Baptist Church, in Cherryfeld, is
thing of the past, having been torn down,
and the foundation is being laid for the new
church on the site of the old enc.
Rev. Mr.. Palfrey, pastor of the Unitarian
church IN Belfast, last April resigned his
place on account of i'll health, and from that
time until now the pulpit has been filed on
trial, but legal meeting of the parish has
been held and measures are to be taken to
settle pastor.
The Universalists of Hope and vicinity are
making arrangements to have two days con-
ference meeting in that place, to commence
on the Goth inst. k-re ga
A mass Methodist Convention for the State,
will be held in Portland, Chestnut street
church, commencing at o'clock, Oct 10th,
and continuing two days. The object of the
convention will be to confer together, with
regard to the general interests of the denomi-
nation in the State. Among the subjects for
essays and discussions are the following:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-16
Boston Items.

Boston, Is. A jury of inquest at Lynn. on
the death of w. Peterson, crushed between
two freight cars, censur the Eastern Railroad
Company for not providing more room for
freight cars at Lynn station, and condemn
the practice of loading cars with freight pro-
jecting over the platform.
The four seamen of the Provincetown
whaleman Montesuma, under arrest, charged
with the murder of a colored man on the Is
land of Dominica, were to-day discharged
from custody, it appearing evident that the
act was in self defence.
Chief Constable Jones, by the direction of
the State Police Commissioners, is serving
liqnor dealers with printed notices to stop
the business or incur prosecution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-16

"Big Chief" who fought valiantly on the side
of the opposition during the late campaign, has
good naturally determined to bury the hatch
ct and smoke the pipe of peace. We &C.
knowledge the receipt of some of the substan-
tials that he has been able to produce, not
outstanding the grasshoppers and the repub
lican administration accompanying which is a
witty note from which we make an extract:
accompanying this note thou wilt find
some of the products of the vegetable king
dom, produced by the sweat of my brow with
natures add. Please accept them. twill
prove that accept the situation and bear no
ill will after the gathering of the clans on
Monday last"
Our friend will please accept thanks for
kindly expressions of friendship. which are
almost too personal for publication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-16

|. The History of Methodism in Maine with
Comparative Statistics.
g Methodism ami the State
3. The various Educational Interests of
the Denomination. 44tE
/ 4 Finances.
5. The Mission Work in the State.
6. Changes in the Polity or Usages of the
Denomination.
Other subjects will be considered at the
pleasure of the convention. A large gather
ing is expected, and the occasion will proba-
bly, be one of interest
There is good religious interest prevail
ing in Sebago. Rev. Cyrus Ware, Free Bap-
fist, recently baptised several persons in the
Lewis District. Others are seeking the Lord
The Congregational Church in Mortified is
10 admitted to the Church on profession of
faith in Christ.
Rev. Mr.. Bartlett was installed over the
First church in Yarmouth, last Thursday.
Rev. Mr.. Ladd, of the Methodist church in
Wate vile, baptised in the church three
adults and youth and one child last Sabbath
The sli IS in the Universalist church at Bel
fast, Rev. Mr.. Bacon, are all rented, and
there isa good attendance at the meetings.
Prof. Barbour preached the installation SER
mon of Rev. Smith Baker, late of Orono, as
pastor of the First Church, Lowell, Mass,
on Wednesday, 18th inst.
The superintendent of the South Leeds
Sunday school, Mr.. VIM. Wing, writes :
"The Sabbath school at South Leeds, through
the influence of Rev. II. Atwood, have re-
ceived donation of very nice books for their
school, from the Association composed of the
Hons. j. Cook, S. Page and others, for which
they tender their sincere thanks"
Rev. Mr.. Harlow, who has filled the Con-
gregationa pulpit in Belfast for some months,
has received call from that society to be-
come their settled pastor.
The spire to the Methodist church in Bridg-
ton is up, upon which has been placed very
neat vane, and the edifice begins to make
fine and symmetrical appearance.
Rev. Jacob W. Schenck, who is now
preaching at Whitneyvile, and has for some
time been supplying the Centre street Con-
gregational Church in Machias, in the morn
ing preached his closing sermon there last
Sunday.
The Camp Meeting at East Machias, was
the best ever held there. Many sinners were
converted, .and many Christians were filled with
the Holy Spirit. Some sixteen sermons were
preached The chldrens meetings were the
means of leading many lambs to the fold of
Christ. The order was good
The Baptist church in Belfast has been I'M
dergoing some repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-16
A ride down the river road in Pittston fro

ride down the river road in Pittston from
the Gardiner bridge, is one of the most en-
joyable that can be taken of the many pleas
ant ones in the valley Of the beautiful Kenne-
bee. On every hand there are the indications
of prosperity, with scarcely visible sign that
the reverses of the past season have had any
effect upon the general prosperity of the peo-
pie The farm buildings are in neat and
trim order, the fences in good condition,
school houses kept in repair, fat and sleek
looking cattle Craze in the pastures, and the
fields have fully recovered from the drouth.
The farmers find a valuable market at Gar
diner for all their farm products. The only
hindrance is the toll bridge, which should be
made free at once. A toll bridge is a relic of
the dark ages. If the two towns are not able
to purchase the bridge, let il become the
property of the county.
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Delegates to Republican Convention.

Worcester, Mass, 10. The election of del
egates from tins city to the Republican Con-
vention, resulted in the choice of "a delegates
who are extremely hostile to Butler, and are
in preference divided between Jewell and
Washburne. One ward was taken possession
of by men who are not republicans, and three
Butler delegates were chosen; the election
will be contested. Among the delegates
chosen are Hon. Geo. +. Hoar, Hon. John ID.
Baldwin, Hon. W. w. Rice, Hon. o. Thayer,
Col. Z. b. Stoddard. Hon. p. l.. Moen, j. H.
Walker, Col. j. w. Withrell Geo. Champion
and other prominent republicans. Ward 8
unanimously elected Mr.. Bemis of the Lunatc
Hospital, as an expression of opinion in re-
gard to Buffers lies about that institution.
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#arrteD.

In Boston Mass, 9Th inst stephen ID. Phelps of
Cambridge to diss Ann Wiliston of Brunswick.
In Recklind, 18th inst, Geo. NJ. KimbalI OF Au-
burn, Cal, to Miss Mercy kimball OF Vinalhaven
In SearsmonC, Sd inst, William tiunt to Annette
+. Ladd, both of Searsmont.
In South Montve, 3ist ult., AlvaradO B. Rowell
to Mary A. Gordon, both OF Liberty.
In Ellsworth, 9th inst, Francis n. Golf to Miss
Lizzie Z. Mason, both OF Lawrence, Mass.
In Penebscot, 9th inst, Capt Frank H. Sellers to
Miss Ida H. Lttlefeld; I'd inst, Benjamin III. Cush-
man to Miss brenda Varnum.
In Goudsboro, 9Th inst, Edward A. Heating of
Portland to Miss Sarah A Grover of Gouldsboro
In Machas, 4th inst, 2. Gray to Mrs. NJ. F.
Jordan, both of Ellsworth.
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roads are the cheapest in the end, not only
because the cost of patching and repairing
them is less, but because they save injury to
the clothing and every kind of property which
is liable to damage by either mud or dust.
Knowing nothing of the system on which you
amount annually appropriated for street pur-
poses, 1t is not for me to criticise either. But
I suggest that it might be good economy to
abandon plan which has secured such bad
results, and, even at the risk of being thought
extravagant for a year or two to secure the SER
vices Of and grant ample powers to some en-
gineer out of the State who has made this
art-for it is an art-a special study.
VISITOR