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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25
WASHINGTON.

Washington, "a. The monthly report, No.
IL cf the Bureau statistics, contain statistics
of our foreign trade for the fiscal year of
1873 as compared with that of 1872:
The imports of free articles in
1878, were 1876, 6Sl 1906
In 1872, 1896, 49S. &c
Imports of dutiable articles for
1878, 456. lOS, 1928
In 1872, ass, 647, 4O3
Domestic exports for 1878, sos, 67S 900
In 1872, 5O4 1868, 1898
Foreign exports for 1878, 1882, 43l
In 1872, G,963, 1872
To Be HANGED.
Henry Young, alias Charles Williams lot
the murder of Frank Halen, will be hanged
on the 18th of November.
RELIGIOUS.
To-day four hundred and fifty Friends from
Indiana. arrived here on their way to New
London, N. c., to attend the yearly meeting
of their Society.
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TEELGRAMS IN GENERAL.

Savannah, Ga, "a. A special from Basin
Bridge says that the physicians concur in the
opinion that the disease that broke out there
a week ago is yellow fever. There are or
10 cases at present, and new ones are occur
ring. Simon Ayel, a prominent merchant,
it is thought will not live through the day. b.
f. Benton, ex-senator from that district, is
very low. Some families are preparing to
leave, but there seems very little disposition
to get up panic. Business is at stand
STILL Many of the merchants think of clos
ing up altogether. The city is instituting
sanitary measures, but no quarantine meas
ures have been taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25
mary OF Religious Intelligence.

kht prominent and useful members of the
regational church in Pennington, have
during the year ending Oct. l, 1873, and
ben persons have united with it-five up
rofession of their faith in Christ, and
by letter from sister churches. Four
rem have been concentrated by baptism.
v. Mr.. Milliken of the Free Baptist
kh, Parker's Head, invited the elderly
|e of his parish to visit him and his friends
parsonage Thursday. There were
persons present whose united ages
mt to 1914 years. The Oldest was 81, and
pungest 81, averaging about ~. There
dinner, after which a prayer meeting
ED, and all present participated.
!. David Church, of the Phillips and
id M. L. circuit. has been holding a Sc
Il meetings at Madrid village of late.
ten or twelve persons have come for
and expressed desire to live the life of
tristan.
Methodist meeting house at Cranberry
DIV, Berwick, is undergoing repairs.
Isaac Lord is laboring very successfully
and the Society is in an unusually pros.
condition.
Second Baptist church of Rockland
changed their name; and henceforth
be known as the Cedar Street Baptist
of Rockland.
Auburn Universalist church held a
Interesting service last Sunday with re-
e to those of the parish who had died
the past fifteen months-the length of
lev. Mr.. Snow has been with the church
second settlement.
Sabbath afternoon three converts were
ed at the river in Pennington, 1.-TWO by
Heath, and one by Rev. 0. Roys. A
company assembled to witness this very
sive service.
Somerset County Sabbath School Asso-
is to hold its next annual session in
thodist church at Skowhegan, on Tues
d Wednesday, Oct. 2Sth and Goth. All
ted in Sunday School work are invi-
friends of Rev. A. II. Tibbetts, pastor
Congregational church in Ellsworth,
" gave him and his wife glad well
lome from their wedding tour.
funeral services of Rev. f. Stanley
took place at the Universalist church
last, on Tuesday last. The services
conducted by Rev. A. II. Sweetser Of
nd, who paid a fine tribute to the char.
the late pastor. The remains were
10 Connecticut.
York and Cumberland Association o
salists will hold its next annual session
: Cumberland, on Tuesday and Wed
Oct. 2Sth and 29th.
sunday morning, Rev. VIM. A. KEGS
Baptist church in Ellsworth. admins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25
DtfD.

In Pennington, 10th inst, Joel Phnney, aged 30
years, months, 81 days.
In industry, 7th inst, William c. Shaw, aged
about 10 years..
In Bath, 18th inst, Hugh Lombard, aged IS years
and months; nth inst, Ruth b. Mari. aged so yrs.
In Bowdonham. nth inst, Hannah nj. sampson,
aged 70 years and months.
In Woolwich, 10th inst, James Savage, aged 81
years and IL months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25
CANADA.

Ottawa, "a. Parliament has adjourned till
Monday.
The general subject of discussion here is
on the contents of the voluminous correspon-
dence between the governor general and the
imperial authorities.
The royal commissioners, in their report,
decline to avail themselves of the permission
to express any opinion on the evidence re-
garding the Pacific railroad scandal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
9aily Xemnebee Su,1rnal.
LIE WISTON.
FKOM NEW YORh.

| CNOM NEW xOkh.
| New York, "a. Capt. Samuel N. Smith a
ship broker, residing at Patchoqua, L. l., has
been arrested on charge made by a servant
girl that the latter was compelled by Smith to
give his wife poison with intent to kill her.
The woman evidently has been poisoned, but
is recovering.
| A woman in the neighborhood is also i'm
picated Smith denies the whole story All
the parties are in the hands of the police.
ARRESTED.
Richard WEIGH and James Lemon have
been arrested in Jersey City. They set fire
to their liquor saloon about two o'clock this
morning with kerosene. The explosion shook
the building to pieces and caused some dam
age by subsequent fire.
HELD TO BAIL.
II. Rosenbnrn and three parties are held in
$1,000 each, for attempting to defraud their
| creditors by disposing of their property in
violation Of the Bankrupt act.
MURDER.
Last spring:a family named Shaw, of Wash
ington county in this State, were taken sud-
denly ill, and poison was suspected. The
mother and several of the children died, and
one of the latter who recovered, is an idiot.
The evidence was strong against the husband
and father. He was arrested and his trial
ended yesterday with verdict of murder in
the first degree.
TRIAL.
The trial of A. L. Roberts and +. Gleason
on the charge of forging bonds on the New
York Central and Buff alo and Erie Railroad,
commenced to-day. There were GS indiet
ments found against them.
The Police Commissioners have requested
the District Attorney to furnish the facts
against the Detectives. Notwithstanding the
persistency of District Attorney Britton of
Brooklyn to have Shanks given into his Gus
tody in order to keep him in Jail, Judge
Faucher to-day decided to allow him to re-
main in the custody of his counsel until to-
morrow.
The coroner's jury decided to-day that Ex-
Assemblyman Tower, committed suside.
The body of an old man named Wynne, of
Brooklyn, who has been missing for fort
night, was found in the woods in Jamaica, last
night, starved to death.
The will of George Harden, who died some
time since, is now disputed by Irish relations.
Two million dollars are involved.
The coal dealers here say that coal will
not increase more than thirty cents per ton
higher this winter than the present prices.
The demand since last March, established by
the action Of the ruling company, is so cents
per ton. The stock of coal here is quite light.
The damage by flood to the mines in the
Skulkill region it is believed will be over
come in few days. Stove coal is selling in
this city at the yards, at $60G 6l0 per ton.
At retail l to SO higher. A heavy increase
over these prices the coming winter will be
caused if heavy snow storms block the roads
to prevent shipments.
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FIRE RECORD.

Boston, "a. A fire in Somerville to-day
burned dwelling occupied by Mr.. Oriel, al
the corner of Vernon and Pearl streets. The
family narrowly escaped with their lives.
Loss $4,000; insured.
Hartford, Conn.,, "a. The paper mill of
j. Munson, in Unionville, was burned last
night. The loss is estimated at $75, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25
FROM HALIFAX.
MARINE News.

Halifax, "a. The schooner Martin Holmes
from Lower Granville, with fish for Boston,
went ashore in gale on Friday at Temple
mems point, Hampton bay. The crew were
saved with difficulty. 1t is expected that the
vessel will be got off.
The steamer Hibernian arrived at st. John,
Newfoundland, this morning, and sailed for
England.
The brigantinc Anges Raymond is ashore
near Port Calendonia.
The steamer ToguS, from Montreal for
Europe, is ashore on South bar, Sydney.
She was not injured and will get off after
discharging.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25
Marrien.

AT North Vassalboro', 18th inst, by Rev. l.. d..
Wardwell. at his residence, Andrew w. jackson of
VassalborO', to Miss Cadde Rhodes of Winslow.
In HallOwell 23d inst, at the residence of A. ID.
Knight, Esq, by Rev. w. w. Nutting Frank j..
Chandler of Boston, to Miss Florence p. King OF
Hallowell
In Winthrop, 18th inst, Oliver Parsons, Esq, to
Mrs. Dora q. Leighton, both OF Readfeld.
In Bath, 18th inst Geo. W johnson to Miss Maria
j. White, both of Bath; 2lst inst, Geo. W. Bogart
to Miss Laura Goodwin, both of Lynn, Mass.
In Brunswick, 4th inst, William l.. Garrison to
Miss Adrianna Gatchell both OF Brunswick.
In Temple 9th inst, Obediah I. Husc to Sarah
j daughter OF Joel Chandler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25
Currency exchange
" balances
As.aal.&7

Currency exchange ~, se1 ,es7
Gold exchange 3saO6ss
baiances 6346l9
Foreign exchange was dull at 106kak for prime
bankers W days sterling and l0S for sight,
Custom receipts to-day were $3.50 700.
The rates paid for carrying we're 5, O. Ia and 7.
per cent and for borrowing nat, The mai rate
was per cent fer carrying.
Gold Exchange bank statement
Gold balances 1901. 1855
Currency balances lO6O605
Gross clearances AS49OOO
The assistant treasurer paid out to day cas- coo on
account of interest and tlI3 600 in redemption of
500 bonds. .et
State bonds dull and heavy.
There was sharp advance in Governments.
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MARINE NEWS.

Boston, %. Arrived steamers. Panther
from Philadelphia, aud Neptune from New
York.
New York, "a. The frigate Powhattan
grounded on Wednesday through the igno-
rance Of the Navy Yard pilot, sustained no
damage.
Shreveport, "a. There were three inter-
ments from yellow fever to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25

This little item is published for the consid.
, Grafton and consolation Of the members elect
of the legislature. 1t seems that the sumpt-
! urary legislation is no new thing in the State
] OF Pennsylvania. Many years ago the Legis-
J lature passed law that "no member thereof
should come to the House barefooted, or eat
his bread and cheese on the steps,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25

b The advocates of Prof Additions contem-
Eplated singing school arc meeting with grand
success in securing members. Already a
decided success. The school will open Mon
day evening, October 9th, in the vestry of
the First Baptist church. There will be TWEEN.
y evenings, each Monday and Friday. All
Interested are earnestly invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25
POLITICAL.

Boston, "a. Gen. VIM. s. King has been
nominated by the republicans for Register
of Deeds for Suffolk county.
Philadelphia, "a. Official returns give
Gordon for Supreme Court Judge majority
of 1926.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati Oct. a.
PROVISfONS-steady,
PORK-dl3 90
LARD-steam ~ a.; kettle 72a7X.
BULK MEATS--shoulders So 81; clear rib sides
SIC 90: clear sides 6d5i4.
BACON shoulders xxx; clear rib sides Is q
; clear sides 7,,aia
WHISkEY-S6d-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, 81. A meeting of cotton
factors and shippers this evening passed a
resolution to sell cotton for currency only
after November 10th. Sales now are made
fol certified checks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25

1t seems that Victoria Woodruff applied
for City Hall in Portland, and the Mayor tel
egraphed her that she couldn't have it for any
purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25
MADAME DE ROSSA'S
ANTHEO

is the best preparation In the world for identifying
the complexion. 1t hnparts snloothness, transpar.
ency and rosy freshness to the skin. Cnressn
Druggists, or sent by Mail. Price 50 cents per box
Address MILLER BROS,
6m3 ll3 Maiden Lane, n, Y.
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Sentenced.

Albany, N. Y, "a. Shaw, convicted at
Sandy Hill, Washington county, of the muir
der of his wife and children by poison, has
been sentenced to be hanged on Friday, Nov.
28th.
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FINANCIAL G COMMERCIAL.

New York Money Market.
New York, Oct. "a.
EVENING REPORT.
Wall street opened with heavy feeling OF de-
preston.
The legal tender circulation shows an increase
to-day of $4,000.
Clearing House statement
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You can bet your bottom dol.

You can bet yOnr bottom dol
lar-that there exists no cl,' of Rheuma-
tism Neuralgia, Swelling, or still Joints,
which the Centaur Liniment, whit" wrapper,
will not alleviate and cure.
Mark the difference. 1t is the Co aur
Liniment, yellow wrapper, which is again
placing so many used-up horses in the har-
ness. We care not whether the case be
Spavins, Sweeney, Scratches, Strains, or any
Swelling-the effect is simply wonderful.
Children Cry-for Pitchers Castora
1t regulates the stomach, cures wind collie,
and causes natural sleep. 1t is substitute
for castor oil. oct9-+lm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25
CITY L LAUNDRY
Corner State and Winthrop SITS,
AUGUSTA, ME.

The building known as Waverly Hall has been
fitted up by the undersigned with all the necessary
appliances Of a 1irst-class laundry, and he is now
prepared to do all kinds of Laundry Work in the
Best Manner at Reasonable Rates. My IA
cilties are such that am enabled to do all kinds
OF work cheaper than it can be done in any other
way, and without the Inconvenience of washing
day. l shall collect articles every; day from my
patrons, and deliver them when ready, Free OF
Charge thus saving all trouble in that direction
Every precaution will be taken to prevent loss OF
articles. Printed blanks will be Distributed, thus
enabling every one to keep their own account.
hold myself responsible for all articles lost or in
jured beyond the usual wear of washing, and shall
use acids or compositions which save work and
injure clothes. ask of the public fair trial OF
my work, and am determined to make that my best
recommendation.
Orders left at j F. Pierce's Bookstore, in Angus
ta G. Spauldings Bookstore, in Hallowell, Palmer
K Co - Bookstore, in Gardiner, or at the Laundry
will receive prompt attention.
w. A. WEBSTER,
PrOprlctOr.
Augusta Oct. Is, 1873. oct20-ttf
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local anu State Mems.

The Portland Cadets passed through this
city yesterday en- route for Bangor, where
they are the guests for day of the Jameson
Guards.
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FROM BOSTON.
DlLIIARDS.

Boston, "a. The championship game of
billiards this evening between C. f. Denni-
son and Edward Kendall for gold cue and
5000, 1900 points, was won by Kendall
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WEATHER..

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
Washington, Oct. 24,-7 80 L. M.
For Saturday, for the Middle and Eastern
States, southwest winds, with partly cloudy
weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25

There are seventy-one lodges of Odd Eel
lows in the State; contributing members are
1903; paid for the relief of brothers $3,707;
total relief 1880; amount received So, 573;
invested funds $77, 5G3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25
Snow Storm.

Omeha, Neb., a. During the past twenty
four hours, snow has fallen be.we Laramie
and Green river four inches. 1t is now snow
ing at Cheyenne.
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Fatal Accident.

Providence, r. l., 81. A lad six years old,
son of George Burns, was run over this af-
ternoon and instantly killed.
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Base Ball.

New York, "a. The Bostons scored and
the Athletics 5 in a match game of base ball
| to- day.
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Bethlehem Lodge +. Il A. NJ.

Stated communication First Monday in every
month.
Special communications every Monday evening
Brethren invited.
Per order w. NJ,
OcH-ts&mtf CHAS. III. BRICK, Secy.
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UTAH.

Salt Lake, "a. Langford, the National
bank examiner, announces the resumption of
the First National bank of Utah to- morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25

DUY YOUR UNCERTAINTIES
ID at CHAS. BROWNS.
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Personal.

Ill health prevented the attendance of Gov
rnor elect Dingley on the meetings of the
Good Templars in Rockland.
A cable despatch received in Portland, from
Hon. L. d. NJ. Sweat, announced that Mrs.
II. j. M. Sweat, the we'll known authoress,
Fas lying dangerously i'll in Vienna.
Jeremiah Page, Esq, well known citize n
Charleston. in Penobscot county, has died
cerebro spinal meningitis.
Mrs. Nash, the lady lawyer of Washington
Punty, made creditable argument in the
burt at Machias few days since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-25

L VhSC N1sCbs
blaine bids fair to rival Indiana and other
the western States, in the multiplicity Of
divorce cases. They are steadily On the
tease, and the marriage tie seems to grow
4 and less sacred. For causes that ought
| to weigh in so grave a matter, the mar
lie bond is annulled, families are broken
and neighborhoods and society generally
horalized. In Kennebec county, while the
TT is waiting for other cases that are not
e ready for trial, the time is devoted to
legal separation of man and wife. There
many cases now pending. In Cumber
we understand that eighty cases are
hing; and the court that has recently ad-
ned in York granted twenty-five divorces.
so it goes all over the State. We have
oubt that very many of these cases are
ened by a mutual desire of the parties to
rate-the natural sequence of marriages
lily contracted. Drunkenness, cruelty
desertion come in for their full share in
ening divorces, and ought to have their
weight in determining these cases; but
vast number of divorces are granted for
es that are trivial and that ought not to
to the sundering of the marriage rela-
Were it not so easy matter to procure
orce, half the grievances that are assign
ould be settled without an appeal to the
Is.
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ipreme Ju dicial Court.-Danforth ]. Pre-
siding.

spreme Ju dicial Court.-Danforth ]. Pre-
siding.
FRIDAY, October 9th
The grand jury came in this morning soon
Ter the court opened, and reported the fol-
wing indictments. Town of Readfeld, bad
ed; Burt s. Dyer, West Gardiner, cruelty
animals; Amos Il. Shirland, Winslow, as
pit with intent to commit rape; Wiggin &
(odrich, M. L. Enright, and John Shaw;
gusta; Oliver c. Rollins, Benjamin John
b, John Walsh and r. J. & M. f. Kennis-
hgley, Hallowell, larceny.
adjourned to Monday next at ten A. NJ.
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dissolution Of Co-Partnership.
Ne2c PeaasiO1a LMac.

TNDER an act OF Congress approved March 8,
" 1873, widows of officers who were killed, or
died OF disease contracted in the service, are now
entitled to 500 per month for each Of their chill
dren.
The guardian OF minor child of a soldier who
heretofore only received 81. 90 per month pension
is now entitled to $40. per moth.
Soldiers who receive invalid pensions can now
have their pensions increased TO any sum or rate
between S.. aud Sl8. per month.
Soldiers who have lost their discharges can now
obtain duplicates.
Fathers and mothers who lost sons in the sery.
ice upon whom they were dependent for support,
can also obtain pensions.
The Undersigned having had over 10 years ex.
peiience In the Claim agency business VIII attend
promptly TO claims under the above act
Cal on or address
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-07-29
The Young Rascal.

Frederick A. Showers, whose extensive
forgeries on his father in Philadelphia have
been mentioned, did not cOnfine his rascally
financial operations to that city. While in
iPittsburg some time before his arrest he
paid visit to friend Of his father and
produced letter OF introduction, in which
it was stated that any money given him
wOlld meet with ready payment from his
father. The next day Showers called on
the gentleman again and presented an
$S006orged check, which the latter cashed,
having no idea that it was bogus until so
informed by the young mans father
From Pittsburg Showers went to Chicago,
where he continued his dishonest work
until recognized one day by merchant of
Pittsburg, whom he had swindled. The
youthful candidate for penitentiary dis
tinction at one time resided in this city and
his father, who has been unable to reform
his evil habita, is the president Of the com
pany which Owns the stock yards just
above the Harrisburg limits Harri.burg
Patriot
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-07-29
WILLIAM NJ. sUTcH,
Justice of the Peace.

AND GENERAL COLLECTOR,
New Bloomfield, Perry County. Penn a.
s9- Special attention paid to Collections ol alI
kinds. Deeds, Bonds, Mortgages and Agreements
neatly executed Tl6fl
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-07-29
DUNcANNoN STATION.

On and after Sunday May 25th, 1873, trains
cave Duncann0n, as follows:
WESTWARD.
Pacidc Express 4.37 a. M, (hag) daily
Way Passenger. 1926 A. NJ, daily
Mail, 208 p. NJ, daily except Sunday.
Mixed, 5.5S p M, daily except Sunday.
EASTWARD.
Harrisburg Accom- l2.59P. M, daily exceptSunday
Mail 8O5 p. M.,................." o"
VIM. c. KING, Agent.