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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14
FOREIGN NEWS.

London, 10. In the House of Commons
this evening, Mr.. Gladstone made his prom
ised explanation of the negotiations regarding
the indirect claims and the position taken by
the government The House was full and
the galleries crowded.
Mr.. Gladstone on rising greeted with
cheers. He said in order to allow an oppor.
tunity for discussion on the statement he was
about to make he would bring a formal mo-
ton for the adjournment of the House.
After abiding in terms of praise to the for
bearance shown by Parliament during the
controversy, he said he would commence his
narrative of its progress with the 18th Of
June, when it first became known to him that
the claim for indirect damages had been pre-
sented at Geneva. In her cash Her Majesty's
government protested on the third Of ebru-
airy, that the indirect claims were not within
the scope of the treaty of Washington, or
within the intention of either party to the
treaty. Secretary Fish replied in April that
he thought the Geneva board ought to decide
the whole question. The tone of Mr.. Fishs
dispatches was most courteous. In the
meantime a communication was received
from Mr.. Schenck, the American minister,
suggesting another course which would be &C.
ceptable to England and America. This was
our interchange of notes, setting forth the
SltWs, TERMS anu cOHultlOuS WUeTPOn DOtu
would agree to proceed to arbitration. We
accepted this suggestion, continued Mr..
Gladstone, and carried on the correspond
ence altogether by telegraph.
On Wednesday, Sth inst, President Grant
submitted a proposition to the L. S. Senate.
On Thursday We ascertained that the propo-
sition was not precisely as it should be be-
cause OF the brevity of the cable despatch on
which it was based. On Friday draft COW
ering the letters of our views, was forwarded
to minister Schenck, and although lengthy,
was Immediately telegraphed by him to
Washington. On Saturday MIR. Schenck in
formed Lord Granville that the President had
accepted and the Senate entertained that
draft. Mr.. Gladstone said that this fact was
almost equivale to a ratification.
He begged further forbearance of the House
now that the question was approaching a sat-
istactory issue, honorable alike to both ma
tons.
If successful in this negotiations. Her
Majesty's government had a right to exact
praise for settling momentous question.
The last proposal on the part of the Great
Britain sustained the position taken by the
government in the Queens speech at the
beginning of the present session. Mr.. Glad
stone in conclusion said that he thought he
was not too sanguine in predicting that the
negotiations would result in settlement,
parties. As Mr.. Glandstone took his seat,
there was loud and repeated cheering from
all parts of the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14
Death Of MAI. Murphy of Augusta.

Mai. Whttemore, Commandant at the U.
S. Arsenal in this city, in answer to inquiries
previously made, has received letter from
gentleman in Binghampton, n. y, stating
that Mai. Edward Murphy, son of Mr.. Simon
Murphy of this city, died in that place on the
9th of October last. Nothing was found
abouts of his relatives, and that will account
for the intelligence of his death just reaching
them. He was found dead in bed at the Ex-
change hotel in Binghampton. A coroner's
inquest was held, and the decision arrived at
that his death was undoubtedly caused
by accidentally taking narcotic. The fun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14


eral was held under the auspices Of the
local post Of the @. A. R., the members turn.
Ing out in large numbers to pay there respects
to the memory of a comrade, who, during his
few weeks sojourn among them, they had
learned to love on account of his social at
fractions and gentlemanly conduct.
Young Murphy enlisted as a private in the
regular army, before attaining his majority.
In the war for the Union, he was bravely
conspicuous, and for heroic conduct on the
field Of battle was promoted to Lieutenant,
and afterwards was made Brevet Major. At
the battle of Winchester, he lost his right
leg, which incapacitated him for active ser.
vice, and he was placed on the retired list.
During the war he was incarcerated in Libby
prison for the space Of twelve months. He
was 2S years of age at the time of his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14
Boston Items.

George Weldon of bingham shot himsel Ii
yesterday. He served through the war,
was sick and dependent on his mother for
support.
In Mansfield yesterday, Charles Morton
shot himself because young lady to whom
he was enamourcd, rode out with rival
lover.
John Moore's house and barn in South
Weymouth was burned yesterday. Los.
$4,000.
G. NJ. Brooks was qualified to-day as
Judge of Probate for Middlesex county, and
forw arded his resignation as member OF Con-
gress from the -th district, TO Gov. Wash
burn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14
Pnblic Meeting In South China.

A meeting of the citizens of China was held
on Saturday, al the school house at South
China, according to previous notice, for the
purpose of adopting such measures as might
be deemed advisable in obtaining aid to re-
build portion of said village
Hon. A. ii. Abbot was chosen chairman,
and G. B. Chadwick, Secretary. Remarks
were then made by several of those present,
all strongly in favor of the most strenuous
efforts to rebuild, and to offer every possible
encouragement 10 those who would DO so. In
connection with some remarks, the chairman
read letter from c. g. Thwing, Washington
d. c., expressing sympathy for the afflicted,
and stating that subscription had been
started in that city and Maine men were con-
trbuted literally. He also read to the meet
ing, from the Hon. James G. Blaine draft
for one hundred dollars, in favor of the
suffers at South China. thousand thanks
for the generous nature and prompt action of
our noble hearted Representative TO Congress
say all the citizens Of China.
The following preamble and resolution were
then presented and unanimously adopted:
Whereas, serious calamity has betallen
our town, by reason of the almost utter ex-
tnction of the beautiful village of South
China. by the late fire;
Therefore, Resolved, That committee of
| five be raised to receive subscriptions and ap-
ply and apportion the same to and among
those who will make an effort to rebuild or
replace the property burned in the late fire at
! South China, said appropriations to be APP
piled to the accomplishment of this object.
The committee chosen were as follows: Eli
Jones, G. b. Chadwick, Geo. F. Clark,
Ebenezer Meigs and Edward C. Dudley.
The dismay, which at first on viewing the
ruins, after the recent desolating fire seemed
to spred itself like pail over the village, ap.
pears. to be lifting, and we trust the work OF
rebuilding will commence forthwith. W.
hazard the opinion that enough of energy is
left at South China, with a little outside sym.
pathy and help to restore the beautiful village
to its former proportions and symmetry.
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Shoe Factory In Augusta.

We are glad to be able to give few par
new manufacturing enterprise in this city,
which will add to the business Of the place
and to its population. Hon. G.. G. Stacy,
Secretary Of State, will erect the ensuing
summer, on his large lot. south Of West
ern avenue, a building to be devoted to the
purposes of shoe factory. 1t will be of
wood, three stories high, 100 feet long, and
will be fitted up to give constant and re
munerative employment to seventy-five or q
hundred hands
The building will be erected Immediately
on the closing of the contract with certain
parties that are now figuring on the cost Of
construction as the entire work will be done
by contract. Mr.. Stacy will put up the build
ing and supply it with modern and first class
machinery, such as is being put into the new
shoe factories erected in Maine. but he will
have nothing to do with the business of man
ufacturing or carrying on the operations OF
the factory. That will be under the charge
of experienced parties from Massachusetts,,
who will be interested in the enterprise, fur
nish the stock and conduct the entire business
of the establishment.
The amount Of capital invested in the en-
terpri wi!l.,be about $4,000, including
stock. 1t is not yet fully determined whether
the shoe work to be done at the factory will
be sewed or pegged. 1t may perhaps be de-
cided to do all kinds of work. When the
plans are definitely agreed upon we shall be
pleased to inform our readers OF the result.
The thanks of the community are certainly
due to Mr.. Stacy in his endeavors TO practi-
cally illustrate the interest he feels in the
growth and prosperity ofthe city. The factory
will bring into the place class of industrious
mechanics, who will lease houses, establish
homes spend their money here. and in every
way be a help to the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14
STATE NEWS.

Augustus C. Rowe Of Winthrop, sold hi
famous fast horse to VIM. Wellington Of Boz
ton, for about $500. 9aE q "
Mr.. Reade has completed the preliminar
survey of one line of the Lewiston & Aubur
railroad, to Danville Junction, and Is no,
engaged in surveying q second line. "A
finds more favorable line than has been ex
pected, giving no grades above sixty feet t
the mile, and reducing the length OF tn
bridge to less than GOO feet. The distance Il
more than half mile less than that Of thu
old road. 1t is expected that the preliminary
surveys will be so far completed as to admi,
of permanent location within a week.
Lewiston Journal.
Lumber for houses in Massachusetts, is
being framed in Lewiston.
The Good Seed" newspaper, has become
absorbed by the Riverside Echo.
On Friday, as John =. Smith, aged 20
years. was between Munroe and Sheep is
lands, in large sail boat, accompanied by
younger brother, the boat struck q rock
about two hundred yards from the shore, and
it Immediately sank, leaving them in about
five feet of water. John helped his brother
to the mast head and then swan towards the
shore. When he had arrived about half way
he sank and did not rise again. The boy was
soon taken off, but the body of John has not
been found.
In the Peck bond case brought before the
Supreme court in Portland, Saturday morn
ing. Judge Barrows decided that the case had
already gone up on exceptions to the Law
Court and therefore the Court had no fur
Their jurisdiction.
A New York paper says John Mooney
and Larry Hopkins were drowned at Orgile-
boom, Me-, on May lst.'
Mr. j. II. Jacobs of Thomastonh has received
the appointment OF mail agent on the Knox s
Lincoln route.
Mr.. John Shed Of East Readfeld, fell down
stairs the other day and bruised himself very
much. =es
The Wing learns that there is probability
that the noted Provincial trotting horses
Grown Prince" and candy Johnson" will
be present at the State fair in Bangor next
September to compete for the general sweep
stakes prize spen to all horses, offered by
Trustees of the State Agricultural Society.
Rev. David Boyd, G. W. c. L., of Maine,
will attend the session of the Grand Lodge of
Wisconsin, which is to be holden at Madison
on the 2Sth instant. fAE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14

AsTHMATIc BRONCHITIS, OF NINE YEARS
STANDING, CURED BY THE SYRuP.-ST. JOHN,
N. B., August IL, lSG9.-MR. JAMES l. Eel
Lows.-Dear Sir: l consider it my duty to
inform you of the great benefit have re-
ceived from the use Of your Compound Syrup
of Hypophosphites. have been for the last
nine years, great sufferer from Bronchitis
and Asthma, at times so i'll that for weeks
could neither lie down or take any nourish-
ment of consequence, and during the time
suffering intensely. have had at different
times, the advice of twenty-five physicians:
The least exposure to either damp or draught
was sure to result in q severe attack Of my
disease. Finding no relief from all the medi-
cines had taken, concluded to try your
Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites, and
have great reason to thank God for the result.
have, in all, taken twelve bottles, and now
feel as strong and well as ever felt in my
life, and for the last year have not had one
moments sickness, and neither does Damp
ness or draught have the least effect upon me.
Were to write on the subject for hours,
could not say enough in praise of your in
valuable Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites
or give an adequate idea of my sufferngs.
You are at liberty to make what use you
please Of this letter, because hope its pub
licity may be the means of beneftting other
sufferers as much as it has me.
| remain, yours respectfully,
MRS. HIPWELL, Exmouth Street.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14

In reference to the sensational rumors con-
corning the Sprague property we are again
authorized to state, that the cotton mill in
Augusta is in full operation and making more
goods that ever before. The new mill will
be put in operation as soon as the ma
chinery can be got ready, and when in
operation will add from 800 to 400 to our
working population. New buildings, boiler
house boarding houses, &C., will be built this
season and the general repairs and improve
ments are going on as heretofore. 1t is evil
dent that the Spragues will 90 on as fast as
their business interests warrant in making
use of the splendid and permanent power they
have been at so great an outlay to create.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14

BEAUTY's BEST AUXILIARY. Ask the belle
of the season what appointment Of Der toilet
table holds the highest place in her estimation
and she will reply, without moments re-
Election, HAoAN's MAGNOLIA BALM. Nothing
she is thoroughly aware, contributes so pow
erfully to enhance her charms and render her
irresistible as that most delightful and healthy
auxiliary Of Beauty. BY using it ladies are
enabled, long after they have passed the
meridian of life, to preserve the youthful
bloom and purity of their cnnplexions, ant,
where Nature has denied that superlative at
traction, the Balm fully compensates for her
deficiencies. may IA t&weodlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14

Maine boys contemplating following the
sea for livelihood, and who wish to gradu-
ally rise in their profession by the help of
nautical education, are referred to the adyer-
tisement of the Nautical School kept h. B,
Brownlow, &C Catharine Street, New York,
where superior facilities are offered to all de-
string knowledge in practical navigation and
nautical astronomy. Some Of the best sail
ors who have graduated at this school, hailed
from the State of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14
While Mr.. Columbus Cottle was making his

usual rounds yesterday morning, delivering
milk to his customers, the bolt holding the
whiifie-tree of his wagon pulled out. letting
the whifhe-tree against the horses legs,
and his little girl six years old from the
wagon end scattering the milk cans and their
contents about the highway promiscuously,
making it literally milky way. The little
girl struck on her head, but fortunately was
not greatly injured. Mr.. Cottle escaped with
a few hrnscs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14
New York PrOduceMarkei.

COTTON sales Ala bales. mid. uDlands 23's
FLOUR 1880; state 519e $50; round hoop ONO
S35 1860; western 309IO TO- southern 0Ugi3 -
WHEAT $500 Du; No. spring lI59 new
Is 2 do winter red and amber western 207 920
CORN 6l0Oo ; new mixed western IN ash.
co
OATS-sales 5000; western Sc 49,
PORK new mess, l3.so9ltOO oldt
prirbe, 49,
LARD s3ls o. steam; kettle. 10Y.
BUTTEK-Westp. 1924 state, 2sa3i.
WHISkEY Western free, 50.
RICE-Carona, 81 gS4.
COFFEE-l4s GIL
SUGAk-P0rto Rico. q ;Muscovado, sh 49,
MOLASSES-N. o. $3.50
SP'rS TURPENTiNE-gJ6
ROSIN- 3OU9550
PnTRoLEUM-crude, IN sl3a.; refined, "a
TALLoW- 9s9H
FREIGHTs TO LIVERPOOL Cotton, l+s
I'd, hour 0s, I'd, wheat 4sd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14

The Reporter has been shown couple Of
work harnesses made to order by Messrs.
Sprague & Sturgis Of Gardiner, for Boston
parties that surpassed anything of the kind it
has ever seen in that city. They have also
made several light riding harnesses for parties
in Chicago, for which they received some very
flattering acknowledgements. This speaks
well for the taste and skill Of this firm, and
we are glad to learn they are receiving the
success they so well deserve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14
Horrible Murder

Chicago, 10. Last night, an old gentleman
named Munford, Of this city, who was visit
ing his son, a farmer, living two miles from
Keneosha. was murdered in his bed, his skull
being crushed by some blunt instrument. A
young German lately employed on the farm
and who left Saturday night, is supposed to
be the murle His watch and one hun
dred dollars were taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14
A telegram has been received in Waterville

4 telegram has been received in Waterville
conveying the intelligence of the DEATH near
Norfolk, Virginia, on the sth inst, of Hon.
Thomas W. Herrick Of Waterville. Mr..
Nerrick has spent the two last winters in Vir-
ginia, for the benefit Of his health. A letter
from him short time since, gave his friends
much encouragement; he was growing gradu-
ally stronger and was able to take horse back
exercise. Mr.. IIerrick graduated at Water
Vile college, and was a member of the Maine
Senate in 1857. lie was lawyer by proies.
sion. but abandoned practice in consequence
of i'll health, and went into trade The re-
mains are expected in Waterville to-day,
where the deceased has wife and two chill
dren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14

Delegates attending the Sunday School
Convention at Dexter, in purchasing tickets
over the Maine Central railroad need be care
full to procure return tickets at such ticket
office of the Maine Central as they start from,
over said road, as free return tickets over this
road can be procured only at such offices.
Delegates over the Portland & Ogdensburg,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14
New York stock Market.
New YORK May ID.

Mariposa do pid., Canton Co. 9lk; Cum
berland Co. 10 Western Union Eel. Co.. 70
Quicksilver Mining Coz AZ; Pacific Mail 81
Wells, Fargo X Co.. s.; American Merchants Un
AK; U. 3. EN. Co., 7s14 \. \. Central x Hudson
klver 91l; do. scrip. s.4 Erie, IOa do. pd o4ts
Harlem, rs; do. p1d l30 Reading, Mich
Central llj;4. Lake shore and Michigan Southern
s5'a ILLINOIS Central lT Cleveland Pittsburg,
49, Chicago X North W estern, Il do pid $50 !;
Chicago a Rock Island, li2A Mil. Y faui COS J;
do pld., IS; Toledo, Wabash 4 Western, 49,. J;
do pid ST; PittsDurg Fort Wayne 9G', 1erre
ONO 4 Miss. 4sa Boston. Hartford Erie. Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14

The big drum for the Worlds Jubilee.
manufactured at Pennington Falls, and TO
which we alluded the other day, was brought
to Hallowell yesterday by private convey
ance. and put on board the boat for Boston.
It's cluster"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14
News from new York.

New York, 10. The widow and daughter
The striking carpenters to-day threatened
to forcibly clear out $50 workmen who re-
fused to join them, from one Of the shops in
dansevoor street. A report was read from
the internationals, stating that they are with
the movement hear and soul. The boss car.
penters, at secret meeting, agreed to accept
hours as days work, but to pay the men
30 cents per hour, making 90. 80 per day, In
stead Of $3.50, which is paid for days work
Of 10 hours.
A despatch from Scranton, Pa. says that
the Moosic powder mill at Gibsonsburg
exploded this forenoon. The woods for
miles around are on FIRE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14
The Weather.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, May 4.-lA. NJ.
PROBABILITIES.

PROBABILITIES.
A falling barometer, south to east winds
and increasing cloudiness for Tuesday from
the western Gulf to lake Erie and the upper
Lakes and very probably threatening weather
with an area OF rain from the Missouri valley
to lakes Superior and Michigan. Northerly
to westerly winds, generally clear and pleas
ant weather and a rising barometer over the
New England Middle and South Atlantic
States, the wind shifting to the southerly and
easterly over the lower region. Dangerous
winds are not anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14
Marriep.

In Hallowell 18th inst, by Rev. {. g. McCully
Sewell f. Winslow OF Hallowe to Miss Clara r.
Sprague sf Washington.
In Hampden, 4th inst, Frederick sullivan of
Winterport, TO Miss Alice {. Pray of Hampden.
In Gray, sth inst, Albion K. z. With am of New
Gloucester to Miss Emma Barbour OF Gray.
In Skou hogan. 4th inst Samuel W. Hill TO Miss
Nellie +. Deaey, both ef Skowhegan; 9th inst,
Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14

The crystal wedding of Mr.. John W. Rowe
was observed at his house on State street last
evening. large company gathered to cele-
brate the interesting event, to extend their
congratulations to the happy and contented
pair, and leave with them tokens of the es-
TEEN in which they are held by wide circle
of friends. The presents, in which the cry stall
element predominated, were many and beau
titul. The matrimonial embarkation of these
friends was pleasant and promising; the
breezes thus far have been fair and favoring
and together may they Roce down the stream
of life, keeping always clear of the breakers
and quicksands upon which so many make de-
plorable shipwreck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14
Railroad Accident.

Newburg, N. r, 10. At noon to-day an
engine and twelve cars Of an empty coal
train, ran off the track Of the Erie railroad
at Wallis Gate Junction. The conductor and
fireman were slightly injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14

The republicans of Hallowell will meet in
caucus next Saturday evening at l-2 o'clock
at the City Hall, to choose delegates to the
Third District Congressional Convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14

Ten gallons of whiskey, which came in
snug package, by express, carefully marked
to one of our. citizens, was seized on Saturday
BY the City Marshal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14
A small party of our citizens will start OF

A small party of our citizens will start on
Monday next, for a brief Western tour. The
party will consist of S. S. Brooks, Esq, and
wife, DR.. IT, NJ Harlow and wife, Miss Susan
Brooks, Thomas Little, Esq, and wife, and
perhaps others. They will be absent about
three weeks, and will persistently de-
vote their time to sight seeing and recreation.
May they enjoy themselves to the fullest ex-
tent, and return better satisfied than ever with
the good old State of Maine. DR.. Harlow
will make it in his way to attend the conven-
ton of the Insane Asylum Superintendent
and Trustees of the country which meets at
Madison, Wisconsin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14

4. T. Sill, son IF Mr. john Still Of Pitts
ton, committed suicide recently by cutting his
throat. near Lagrange, Tenn. The deed was
done while Mr.. Still was in a dependent
state of mind. He was about 40 years of age,
aud leaves a wife and one child in Natick,
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-14

Portland 1 Rochester, and Bangor Pisoata-
quis will have return tickets furnished on APP
plication to the subscriber at the Convention.
0. NJ. COUSINS,
Chairman Executive Committee.