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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-04
ROSSTTER
COLLECTION,

rJ,HOMAS WILSON, AUCTIONEER, 276 BOwERy-
Large and pcrenptory salc of 1nc Gold ana Silver
Watches Chains, Pins Ladies Sets sleeve Buttons 4c.
the whole to be sold without reserve day
to day. until all Is dispo.ed Of
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A LIEN II. MINER AUCTIONEER
n Saicsroonis 70 Chambers and II Rcade streets.
By ALLEN y: MINER BRO,

at 10H o'clock, at their saesr0oms
95 Chambers ana " Rcade streets,
HANDSOME HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, MIRRORS
Carpets Oclohs &C. Details IN time.
-A.-A.-JERE JOIN SON, JR., ACCTIONEER,
"A. No Il Park row, opposite nav Post Office issues
daily lists of all New York Property in his hands for SALE
exc Or rem
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EDWARD SCHENCK, AUCTlONEER.
IL Handsome Second hand Furniture.
by EDWARD SCHENCK on Wedne stay, 9Th inst, at
GO Liberty street, at IL O'Clock. elegant black walnut
Chamber SUITE, Bedstcads, Bureaus, washstanls Cot
Suits Parlor Suits In crimson cured HAIR Mat
treses, Feather Pillows and Bolsters also very hand
some Carpets, Oilcloths, &C., &C.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-04

fl,HE ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE NATIONAL.
Association for the promoon Of the Interests q the
House. Philadelphia, Wednesday February s. 1878 at
go'clock A. NJ. d. +. LONGSTREET secretary.
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MILLINERY AND DIIESsMAKING.
.e>~...
A MISS f. GROVE, IMPORTER OF ENGILSH
"A. Round Hats, Feathers, &C., has removed to III
Broadway, opposite Gilsey House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-04

w FOR QUEENSTOWN AND LIVERPOOL.
CARRYING THE UNITED STATES NAIL.
New and full powered steamships.
Sailing from New York Saturdays from Liverpool
thursdays, calling at Cork Harbor each way: :,
ADRIATlC. Saturday February at T. N.
BALTiG. Saturday February u at NJ
CELTIC. Saturday March l. at 80 A. NJ
REPUBLIC. Saturday, March B. mt r. N.
From the White Star dock PayOnia ferry, Jersey City
Passenger nodations for al classes unrvaled,
combining safety, speed and comfort. . .
Saloons saterOolns, smoking room and bathrooms In
stcwardcss accompany the steamer.
Raes-aloon $50 N gold (or saiings after April $780,
god) seeragc, $50 in currency.
Those wishing to send for friends in the old country
obtain seerage prepaid certificates, $50, cur
rcncy.
Passengers booked to or from parts uf america TO
Paris, Hamburg, Norway, Sweden, India, Australia.
China, DC.
Drafts from fl upwards.
For Inspection plans and other information apply ut
the company 8 Office 10 Broadway. New York.
Bills OF lading issued to Continental ports.
J. II. SPARKS, Agent
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T,OR NORFOLK, CITY POINT AND RICHMOND
u The old Dominion steamship Company will despatch
pier 81 North River their elegant sidowhccl steam
ship 3LD DOMINION. Walker Gommander, for Norfolk:
p NJ. giving through bills of lading to all points South
and Southwest Through passenger tickets issued TO all
at general Office, 1877 Greenwich street. corner OF Dey
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-04

IA lishmcnt 6Sl and 600 Sixth avenue, Fortieh
street best IN tho city Pianos furniture Baggage and
Gil kinds OF Goods taken on storage, at moderate rates.
best references; furniture removed by experienced men
ard large wagons Ior removal o furniture, pianos In city
Or to the country. B-Furniturc pianos, &C. boxed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
Second Desr atcil.

Boston, SOIL a. mat halt past eight
o'clock this morning flames were discovered
issuing from the rear of the immense furni.
ture establishment of Haley, Morse & Boyd,
en-. No All Washington street, where it pro-
jects upon Bumstead Place. When discover
cd the fire was on the upper floor among the
workshops and issuing from the roof. The
piles of light material packed away on this
the alarm could be given great masses of
flames were looming up fifty feet into the air,
and immense volumes of smoke were rising.
The heat was intense, and in twenty minutes
the upper stories of the building from the
front to a distance of nearly two hundred
feet were a mass of glowing fire.
Continuing its course southerly from its
place OF origin, the fire soon attacked the In
ternational Hotel, g. r. Reichnrdt, proprietor
AS Washington street, and it fell an easy
prey to the devouring element. The sway OF
the monster was irresistible and the next to
fall its victim was large four story stone
front building occupied by Kelley's billiard
rooms, No. 4l9, George Thompson q Co..
tailors, No. 42I, and Montgomery & Co.'S
confectionery store, No. Az.
| At9.sO the flames had crossed Washinton
street. driven by a strong northwest wind,
Chickering'S splendid granite building, with
its immense front, and the Globe Theatre,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
Fifth Despatch.

Mr. John Hill, tineman, was killed by the
falling of the Globe Cafe wall, and Charles
Allen badly hurt.
All Insurance offices being closed in OBJ
servance of decoration day, it is impossible
to furnish at this time the accurate amounts
Of Insurance.
The Boylston Dining rooms, the Glass
Tablets mandatory, and Emmerson Leland
& Co.'S paper collar warehouse were all wet
through and more CIR less damaged by fire.
The losses on buildings destroyed, at the
Assessors valuation, foot up $500 800, deeuct-
ing 20 per cent. salvage of building materials
the actual loss on real estate is S455, GOO
The estimated total loss is one million and
a quarter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
were in flames. The FIRE also caught the
steeple Of the presbyterian church on the
norman nf Roach strnnt and Harrison Avonon

were in flames. The fire also caught the
steeple of the presbyterian church on the
corner Of Beach street and Harrison Avenue,
and the spre was soon mass of flames.
The loss is already several millions.
Help has been sent for from adjacent
places.
The streets in the vicinity of the fire are
blocked with moving goods.
The fire started about quarter of mile
west of the western limit of the great fire of
November last, and is sweeping towards the
harbor in line parallel to the western Dor
der of the burned district. The scene Of
to-day's confagra,ion is largely occupied by
dwelling houses, and the losses will be much
more severely felt by the community than
those of last year.
Among the old landmarks that have been
swept away is the venerable Boylston Market
on the corner of Boylston and Washington
streets. This was large brick structure,
with front of about 70 feet on Washington
street and 80 on Boylston street. The up
per story was used for armories for several of
the military companies.
The Globe theatre WAS the latest most eie
CANT and fashionable of the buildings--de-
voted to the drama, in Boston. 1t was erect
ed by Messrs. Arthur Cheney and Dexter II.
Follett at cost of about S3OO,00O 1t was
opened in October of the same year as Sell
wyn's Theatre, under the direction of Mr..
John II. Selwyn, the manager who has but re-
Gently deceased. After three years of sue
was succeeded by Mr.. Charles Fechter,
whose management was brilliant and brief.
He in turn was succeeded by Mr.. W. r.
Floyd from California, who was manager
theatre had stood. just before Mr.. Sewyn
retired from the management Mr.. Cheney be-
came the sole owner. There is DO theatre in
the country where plays were put upon the
stage with more care, or more attention to
elegance and completeness Of detail. Among
the great stars who had performed there are
Charles Matthews, John L. Owens, Charles
Fechter, Charlotte Cushman, Miss Janan.
schek, Carlotta LeClerq, George Vanderbilt
and many others.
The large granite First Old Presbyterian
church stood on the corner of Beach street
and Harrison auenue and was also swept
away. 1t was founded in 1858, and Kew. j.
b. Dnnn was pastor, having Qeen installed in
1868.
The loss Of the Chickering's must be enor-
nous. Their piano rooms were destroyed by
fire on the same site twenty years ago.
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LOSS sl.25O,OOO. 90.
Another Fire at the North End.
Boston, Mass, 3O-9.35 A. n.

Boston, Mass, 30-9.35 A. II.
Fire boke out little after eight this morn
ing and is row raging on both sides Of Wash
ington street, near Boylston and Essex
streets The Globe Theatre is destroyed.
Strong northwest wind prevails.
When discovered, the fire was il the upper
floor among the work shops, and issuing from
the roof. The piles of light material packed
away were like so much finder, and before
the alarm could be given great flames were
rolling up, fifty feet into the air and volumes
of smoke rising.
The heat generated was so intense, that in
twenty minutes the upper stories of the
building from front to rear, distance of 200
feet, were mass of glowing flames. The
fire worked back into the stable of George f.
Bonney, on Bumstead place, which runs out
of Boylstonc street, near Washington street,
and destroyed it. Eventually the walls of
the immense odifce fell and crushed to atoms
the extensive Gallery of Jourdain, with all
the stores beneath it on the opposite corner
of Fayette Court.
The flames soon spread TO another great
building adjacent and that was also destroyed
including Nos. 4O3, 405 and 406 Washington
street The premises of Rhodes, Ripley &
Co., clothing; J. W. Bracket, pianos; Geo.
Foster, hats and caps; Geo. F. White, mill
linory: F. F. Libbey, dress goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
ball by Hon. W. A. Bradbury of Portland
Weather was fine and the occasion one of
more than ordinary interest.

hall by Hon. W. A. Bradbury of Portland.
Weather was fine and the occasion one of
more than ordinary interest.
At Portland.
Portland, 80. Memorial day has been OBJ
served by quite general suspension Of bust
ness. The Grand Army and Army and Navy
Union, escorted by the military companies,
with the city government and invited guests,
decorated the soldiers graves at the ceme-
teries. Services will be held in City hall this
evening
At Lowell, Mass.
Lowell, 80. Decoration day was appropri-
ately observed by Post AZ, Gen. B. F. Butler
commander, accompanied by the Mechanic s
brass band. Flags were displayed at half
mast, business places closed and the streets
generally decorated on line of procession.
There was large attendance, many from adj
joining towns being present.
At Boston.
Boston, 80. \ vacation Of the public
schools, closing of banks, insurance offices,
custom house, courts and many hundred
wholesale honses has to day marked the very
general observance OF decoration day The
excitement attending the fire somewhat in
terfered with the morning programme in Bcs-
ton, but the duty of the day, the strewing of
and sailors, was fully carried ont. The nu-
merous post Of G. 4. Il. turned out with full
ranks, music and in many instances with mil
itary escort, adding an imposing feature to
the patriotic display. Among those who
made addresses were Ralph W. Emerson at
Mt. Auburn, exMayor CASTOR al Forest Hill,
n. z. Banks at Waltham, AMI Senator Bout
Well at Groton.
At New York.
New York, 80. The programme of the
ceremonies at the various cemeteries in this
vicinity was fully carried ou by the Grand
Army Of the Republic to-day.
AZ Concord, Y. II.
Concord, 30. Decoration day was observed
here by soldiers of the late war, though with
less than the usual tormalities The graves
Of their deceased comrades were each visited
ard strewn " 18th flowers.
NJ Manchester, y. Ii.
Manchester, so. Public schools were
closed and business has been generally sus-
pended in honor Of memorial day, which has
been almost universally observed. Four
military companies, fire department, city
government, post G. A. r and section OF
Manchester light infantry were prominent
features OF the procession. Col. James F.
Briggs delivered an Grafton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
FINANCIAL G. COMMERCIAL.

These Spectacles are manufactured from ''Nfi-
mute Crystal Pebbles" melted together, and are
called Diamond on account of their hardness and
brilliancy.
1t is well known that spectacles cut from Brazil
IAN or Scotch pebbles very injurious to the eve
because of their poarizng light. =
Having been tested with the polariscope, the dia-
mond lenses have been found 10 admit fifteen per
cent less heated rays than any other pebble.
They are ground with great scientific accuracy,
are free from chromotc alterations, and PRODUCES
brightness and dstnctness of vision not before at.
tanned in speetacles.
Manufactured by the SPENCER OPTICAL
MANUFACTURING COMPANY, New York. For
sale by responsible agents in every city in the I'm.
ion. f. ROWSE, Jeweler and Optcian, is Sole
Agent for Augusta. Me, from whom they can only
be obtained. No peddlers employed. Do not buy
pair unless you see the trade mark ..
apr1.teod&wiy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
TELEGRAMS IN BRIEF.

Troy, n. y, 80. Three hundred thou
sand dollars worth of bonds stolen from Wa
tertord bank have been returned by the
thieves, who have received 80 per cent. and
immunity from punishment.
Chicago, go. News of the fire in Boston
causes considerable excitement here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
Sixth Despatch.

Boston, 80. A fire broke out this evening
in an old wooden building on Union street,
occupied by various parties as paint shops
and carriage repository. Damage $4,000.
Insured.
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Fourth Despatch.

y m.-The fire on the Beach street Pres
byterian church has been extnguished.
The military have been called out and the
crowds are being forced back in that vicinity,
giving the firemen more room to work.
The fire is now believed to be fully under
control.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
Third Despatch.

The rear Of Chauncey street is threatened
both from Hayward Place and Essex street,
and the entire square bounded by those streets
and Washington street. is being abandoned
by its occupants.
Chief Damrell expresses confidence that
the fire will speedily be stopped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
CANADA.

Toronto, Ont, so. A despatch from Three
Rivers says that Gus Matti. agent for Messrs.
Reitchie & Gull, lumbermen, David Lord,
foreman, Leon lIaule and Peter Stone, boat
men, were drowned weile descending the rap
ids on St. Maurice river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
WEATHER.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
Washington, May sos p NJ.
For New England States, northwesterly to
northerly winds, cool and partially cloudy
weather and occasional rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
LEWISTON.

Lewiston, 80. House and stable of S. J.
Bradbury of Auburn were destroyed by fire
this morning. Loss $2500. Insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
TO TiIE
Daily Etanebee 9oaraal.
DECORATION SERVICES.
at Washington, ID. {.

Washington, so. Fully 10000 persons were
on the ground at Arlington to-day. Three
green arches were erected in the rear of the
Lee mansion. Each was lavishy trimmed
with festoons of evergreens, h,wers and
notices wrought in green. The tomb Of the
unknown dead was festooned with flowers
and evergreens. The front Of the Lee man.
sion was also ornamented. From the en-.
trance to the amphitheatre was line of flags
entirely aronnd the ground, stand and audito-
rum. The entrance to the gates were also
arched with flags and evergreens. The ros-
trum, capable of seating 800 persons, was I'M
comfortably crowded. The distinguished and
invited guests who participated in the exer
cises were President Grant, the heads of the
various executive departments and bureaus
and district officials, the Governors mounted
guards and grenadiers were present in full
uniform. The exercises consisted of prayer
by Rev. Mr.. Tiffany, national hymn by 500
members G. A. r., poem by Dr.. Duncan,
hymn peace On earth" by the grand army
choir, Grafton by Rev Dir. Talmage, and mu-
so. Upon the completion of the exercises
at the stand, the orphans and such others as
could find standing room near the granite
monument proceeded to the tomb of the un-
known buried. The exercises opened with
the national anthem ''God save the Union,
by the grand army choir, after which Rev.
John Chester offered prayer. A body of
orphans from the National soldiers Home,
l'uader charge of body managers and officers
of the home, then sung with impressive
sweetness hymn entitled SOLDIERS Memo.
rial Day" atterwhich an original poem, 1t n
known was read by comrade j. 7. Irvine.
In the course of the afternoon the graves
were strewn with flowers. The President and
family took with them to Arlington a large
basket OF choicest flowers, as contribution to
decoration. The exercises closed with sing
ing of the American hymn "My Country It's
of Thee, with an orchestral accompaniment
by the full Marine band.
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WASHINGTON.
w ashington, ID. C., 80

The following were the balances in the
treasury to-day;
Currency, S3'S2f'o oo
Special deposits of legal tenders
for the redemption of certih' oo A.,
Gates OF deposit, SOW ooo
Coin certificates. 26,662, 700
900, tenders outstanding, $50, 900 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
FOREIGN.

London, 30. Race for Oaks stakes at Ep-
som to-day was witnessed by crowds of peo-
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STOVES STORED
A.
Williamson 4 Greenw0Od'S.
SEARCH!
BIDDEEORn HOUsEs.

DlDDEFORD MAINE - REOPENED. This
ID House has been thoroughly renovated, painted
and papered throughout, and furnished entirely
with new furniture. The House Is in Close pro KIM
ty to the Postodlce City HAIL. (best in the State
Banks and Depots. It affords ample room tor 100
guests; Is pleAsty located sud Offers great induce
ments for summer boarders. Coaches always in
readiness to convey people to and from the trains
maya9.3w j.. G. ROBBINS, Proprietor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
At PASSPORT, Me.

Passport, 80. Memorial day has been APP
propriately observed here. A procession was
formed composed of post Roach, G. A. r.,
officers and men from the revenue cutter
Mosswood, fire department. town officers and
Sunday school children, led by the PASSPORT
Cornet Band. They marched to the cemetery
where the graves were decorated and prayers
offered. Procession then returned to Memo
rial hall and disbanded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
Carpentering, Building, Wood
Jobbing, and Bell-Hanging,
r. 9. LOVE G E.

This is to certify that JOHN Fl. KITTERAGE, now
foreman for Mfr. Love, has been In my employ for
two and a half years, and an satisfied he 10 com.
petent to do all kinds of miscellaneous jobbing and
gun work to the satisfaction of the public.
NJ. W. LONG.
Augusta, Feb. 3, 1873. feb4.ftf
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To the Public!

Having purshased of N. w. Long his stand
stock, tools, &c, and having engaged competent
worknen, the subscriber Is ready to attend to ev-
erythng in the
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At Brunswick.

Brunswick, 80. Soldiers graves in Top
sham and Brunswick were decorated to-day
by Vincent Mountfort post, G.. A. R. In the
afternoon an address was delivered in Lemon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-31
JoBBING
Line formerly done at the old stand.
Guns, Pistols, Sewing Machines
Locks, &C., Repaired

At short notice. also Keys Fitted, Scissors Ground,
and all miscellaneous jobbing attended to faithfully
and promptly. lie viii also continue to carry on
his old business at
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-05

yyTANTED--A YOUNG MAN OF GOOD ABILITY TO
w act as salesman and learn bookkeeping and CORE
spondence. Address. with references and salary
pected, b. L. L., box l0i Herald office. J
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WANTED--AN AMERICAN WOMAN AS WORKING
w housekecper, to go short distance in the country;
who thoroughly understands the indoor work of
farm. None others need apply to address all this
week FARMER box ~ Occidental Hotel, corner Broome
st. and Bowery, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-05

CITUATlON WANTED-AS VALET OR HOUSE SER.
- want by young man well qualified having served
as in families of the nobility Europe speaks Ger
man. Dutch and little English. Address three days
G. HUPFELD, l5T Orchard st.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-05

yVANTED-IN A PRIVATE FAMILY, C0MPETENT
w young woman nurse must be nice washer
and ironer good plain sewer, and come well recon-.
mended II West Both st.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-05

O10 4TH AVA SKTLFUL SICK NURSE CAN BE
LfU recommended by irst-class family and medical
gentleman; would not object to take an infant requiring
n mothers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-05

VNANTED-IN A SMALL FAMILY, A COOK TO AS.
w slst in washing also "A and seamstress; must
understand Wheeler Il Wilson'S machine. Apply at 59
West 55th ST..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-05

VJTANTED-A SITUATION, BY FIRST CLASS
w North German waiter, in private family single;
speaks English and French; used TO travelling; city ref
erencc Address A. JAMES KLOTER, 3l4 East SOD st. =
VJrANTED-BY FIRST CLASS WAITER, SITUA-
w ton a private family; thoroughly undcrstands
his business good references Address WAITER Herald
Uptown Branch Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-05

A DESIGNER AND TRIMMER-WHO CAN SUPER
n intend the work of number Of milliners Address
stating last situation and reference, box Isl
arald off
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-05

1S7 WEST 3lsT STA YOUNG GIRL AZ WAIT.
Id ress and chamberrnaid, or wouId do fine wash.
ing and chamb erwork; good city reference.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1873-02-21
Personal.

Garabaldi is going to Scotland in
the Summer.
The tragedian Forest left real
estate in six different States.
A. Townsend, aged Is, has been
cashier OF the New Haven Bank
tor Al years.
The Emperor of China assumes
the personal government of his
Empire on the oath inst.
Newton Bateman, Superintend-
ent OF Public Instructionin Illinois,
will recommend compulsory educa-
tion in his forthcoming report.
ChiefJustice Chase has five grand
children-three little .Spragues and
two little Hoyts.
Mr.. Kutski, of the japanese
Embassy, has joined the Metropoli-
tan church at Washington City.
He was converted at Yokohama.