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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
Terrible Accident.

Chicago, 81. A terrible accident occurred
this A. NJ, in new building being erected
for Field, Letter Co.. at the corner Of
Washington and State streets. A platform
on which number of men were at work put
ting into place iron girders for the dome of a
building, gave way beneath the weights placed
upon it. and precipitated Mr.. Brass and Phil
lip Menson. two workmen, one hundred and
twenty feet to the floor of the first story both
receiving fatal injuries. +. C. Cole of Mon
treal, an agent for Ramsey & Co., was stand.
Jog on the lower floor and was struck by
some falling boards. He appears to have
sustained some internal injuries, but will re.
cover. A boy was also struck by falling
timbers and somewhat injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

We learn that Mr.. Ansel D. Landerkin,
BON Of Capt John Landerkin of Gardiner, for
The past two years the deservedly popular
flerk Of the johnson House, in that city, has
accepted clerkship in the Office of the Kin
kerbocker Ice Company, Philadelphia. Mr..
.anderkin is young man of exemplary hab-
10 and good business turn, and his many
friends in this vicinity and among the travel
ing public will be pleas ed to hear of the sue
fess which he is sure to achieve in his new
POSITION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
Assessors Notice.

THE Inhabitants OF the City of Augusta are here.
by notified to bring in true and perfect lists of
nelI pou and also their estates real and personal
" "ncn they were possessed on the first day OF
April 1878, also ell property held By hem a. colat
eral security or on mortg sge in trust as Guard
lans Administrators, or Executors liable to taxa.
ti1n. for the purpose OF receiving said lists and
administering the essary oath thereto as bv law
authorized, we Will be in session at the
-Aldermen's Room, on Tuesday the first
day OF April, 1873,
From to O'Clock P. NJ, and on each succeeding
day previous to and including Saturday The 10Th
INST, at the same hour, Sundays expected Any
personal view. er examination If properly bv
us, VIII not be considered waver on our part of
the liability Of any person to bring in to US true and
Defect lists Of all his or her taxable property
Blank forms for returns of property may be had Of
US on application.
Us. TURNER, Assessors
Z. Il. THORNE of
&C. WHIrEHOCsE, }Augusta.
April /, 1873. .tIap2e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
GOOdrich's Death-The Murderer Dis.
covered.

covered
New York, March 80, 1873.
The Sunday Mercury Of to-day says: "The
following letter was received yesterday from
the Mercury correspondent in Baltimore"
Baltimore, March 20, 1873.
The police of this city are in search of
Spaniard named Roscoe, the alleged murder
er of Charles Goodrich in Brooklyn. Des-
patches received from chief of police Camp
bell of that city, give q description of the
fellow whom they say fed from Brooklyn to
this city. He is the lover of the woman Luz
cretta j. Myers, arrested by the police on
Thursday night, at % Orchard street. As
the description is complete, the police are
confident Of soon arresting him if in this
city.
In order that there be no mistake, report
ers we're despatched to verify his statement.
The result OF their investigation fully corrob-
GRATED all he had stated. A reporter visited
the father of the woman Myers. He remem
bers a Spaniard who came frequently to see
his daughter since they came to reside in 1iv-
ington street.
| The Mercury then continues with the fol
lowing circumstantial story, which is given
for what it is worth: Before becoming ac-
quainted with Goodrich she was intimate with
the Spaniard Roscoe. Finding he Goodrich
was possessed of ample means and that his
assertions of owning houses in Brooklyn
were correct, she forsook Roscoe for him.
When her people removed from Stanton
street she changed her workshop and strove
to hide her whereabouts from the Spaniafd'
She gave wrong address on employ ing with
Mrs. Levy, and charged those in the place to
deny her should any one call for her at their
place. That the Spaniard was cognizant Of
her preference for Goodrich and jealous OF
the favored lover evinced by the dispute
they had on meeting in her house. To save
him from the indicative Roscoe she thrust
him into another room. After her removal
to Rivington street Roscoe was unable to find
her. Search and enquiry, however, revealed
to him her abode and the fond intimacy which
existed between her and his more favored
rival
Thursday night he watched her AZ shs
started for Brooklyn. Following, he tracked
her to Goodrich's house In Degraw street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

Sheriff Morse of White6eld means business.
He has issued the following notice to all ems
Gagged in selling liquor within the territory
bver which he has jurisdiction:
NorIcE. All persons that are in the lille
gal sale of intoxicating liquors in the town of
-, in Lincoln county and State of
Maine, are hereby notified to close up the
|rafic forthwith, or shall enforce the liquor
|aw Of 1872. So close up, for you know not
|he day nor the hour that an officer cometh.
]. E. MossE, Sheriff of Lincoln Co.
Dated at WhiteAeld, this day-,ls73.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
FROM HALIFAX.

Halifax, N. s.. 81. The following reports
from Newfoundland show the seal fishery
to be very satisfactory Steamer Sherbrook
has taken 20, 900 seals; Wolf, 20, 900; Blood.
hound, rs 900; Iceland, 10000; Greenland,
1900; City of Halifax, COCO; Tigres, 1000;
Ranger, 5000; Commodore, 5000; brigs
Rolling Wave, 100; MereliD, 2000; Mastiff,
1000.
On Saturday $50 feet of Messrs. Vests
wharf fell with great crash into the harbor,
carrying with it about 1000 barrels Of picked
fsh, lumber, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

Explanation OF the Free High School Act.
We have already given full explanation
of the Free High School act, but as the fol-
lowing comes from the head the education
al department, we give it place here, that
there may be no misunderstanding of the pro-
visions of the act
AUGUSTA, March 20, 1878.
To the Editor Of the Journal.
Allow me to offer the following explanation
in relation to the "Free High School" act, es.
pecially with reference to amounts necessary
to be raised by any town, district or districts,
to secure a certain gratuity from the State.
First. The object in establishing the Free
High School system on the present basis was
to secure "superior education" at the expense
of property, one-half to be paid by the State
one-half by the town. The first question
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

s29,6g7 81
At first sight there is an apparent discrep-
ency between the foregoing tables. For ex-
ample: By consulting table appropriated
and Assessed" we find the appropriation for
Contingent to be $4,000. The next table of
Expenditures shows the amount expended for
Contingent to be S5,669.s7. The next table
puts the Contingent credit at $37,76l.77, and
the DR.. Cor expenditure) at s7,54s.50, very
widely different from the first statement.
The explanation is that in the first case the
sums stated represent the simple appropria-
ton and expenditure by order of the City
Council. In the second case the credit rep
resents not only the appropriation but the
cash in the Treasury at last settlement, un-
collected taxes, &C., and the DR.. represents
in addition to the current expenses, payments
of State pensions, which are refunded by the
State, outstanding warrants of former years,
&C.
The to.al city debt is ssO7,i24 90
And other liabilities 81 600 II
Total liabilities, 1885 033 Ii
The resources of the city are 30,47l 70
Balance against the city 3oi,5Gl Al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
New York, March 81
EVENING REPORT.

Money is very string ent, and the price on call
advanced rapidly from l.6 to l2 y and y per
cent. per diem and interest, which was about the
highest rate although some loans are rumored at
per cent The banks called in some loans, one of
them to a large amount, and there was shipments
TO moderate amount to the interior for April set
Elements. Sterling exchange was demoraized and
| closed nominal at l07 for long and los IL for
| short sight. Geld buoyant and excited with ire
quent fluctuations opening steady ut ll6k III.
There was an early rise to nix flowed by de-
cline to 1lG,s, from which steady upward ten
dency carried the premium to lis ~. There was
heavy buying on mercantile account to cover out
standing short contracts. A large advance induc-
ed realization. Under which the mark
ct finally reacted to III IL the closing bidding rate,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
CALIFORNIA ITEMS.

San Francisco, 2l. The news from Aus
tralia and the Sandwich Islands by the Mo.
ses Taylor, is Important:
There is a great scarcity Of coal in New
leland, and prices advanced at famine rates.
King Lunalilo, of the Sandwich Islands,
has made tour Of the kingdom in the U. s.
steamship Benicia, on invitation of Admiral
Pennack.
Budd Doble will leave California imue-
diately with "Rosalind," having failed to
make match with "Occidents."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

The Assessors begin their labors to-day
as the Aldermen's room, and all persons for
funate enough to possess property. are reques-
bed to bring in true lists Of the same, that
fhey may be taxed. They will be in session
Pn each day, to and including Saturday, the
Reth inst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

IVaterville Locals.
The fifth, and one of the best in the Unto
curse of lectures to the young people Of
Fatervillc, was delivered at the Baptist
hurch, last evening, by Rev. C. J. Clark Of
lewiston. He took a. text the twenty third
erse of the sixth chapter of Romans: "For
pe.wages of sin is DEATH" SC. At the COM
hencement Mr.. Clark said that although he
I'd chosen text, his dscou rse would par
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH,
TO THE
9aily genuebee yournal.
BANGOR.

Bangor, Me-, 81. The proposition for the
city to loan its credit to the amount of fifteen
thousand dollars per mile in aid of the con.
struction of the proposed Aroostook Railroad
was defeated in this city to-day, BY vote Of
two hundred and forty.eighs yeas to eleven
hundred and seventeen NAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

.upreme Judicial C0urt.-DickersOn J.,
Presiding.
MONDAY, March 81.
This has been busy day with the court,
caring and disposing of various matters
sually postponed to the close of the term.
Contrary to expectation, the business could
OF be quite couclued, and the court adj
burned till tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

The Maine Central Railroad are building
tulvert, GO feet long, with opening by feet,
ht Capen's gully, within one and half miles
bf Getchell's corner. Mr.. Otis Pierce of this
tity has charge of the work. The stone 10
brought from Yarmouth. 1t il expected that
he culvert will be completed by the last Of
April,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
Obit uary.

Hartford, Ct, 81, The funeral Of ex.Sen-
ator James Dixon was quite largely attended
at his late residence in this city
to-day. Among those present were Senator
Anthony of Rhode Island, Judge Shipman of
the United States circuit, Judge Lafayette s.
Foster, ex-senator from this State, and
others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
WASHINGTON.

Washington, 81. The President, with Mrs.
Grant, Miss Nellie Grant, and Gen. Babcock
will leave on the noon train tomorrow for
New York, where they will remain the great
er part Of the week.
Comparative receipts Of internal revenue
for the six months ending January 81, 1872,
and January 81, 1873, show an increase in
the latter en- spirits of $751; 02; on fer
mented liquors e69o, 2s4; and on penalties
$6s, 5l2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
PORTLAND.

Portland, Me-, 81. A Mrs. Schmidt fell
down stairs in her house to-day, injuring her
spine so that 1t is doubtful if she RECEIVERS.
Some Of the crew on the steamer Montreal
got at some liquor in the cargo to-day and
got drunk. They set upon the second mate,
Mr.. James Lee, and beat and kicked him so
badly that he had to be taken home and his
injuries dressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

One Of the directors of the Maine Central
Informs US that there is no truth in the state
ment started by Gardiner correspondent,
that the Maine Central railroad Co. are making
overtures to gain possession Of the Kennebec
8 Boston Steamboat line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

This is the first day Of April. Be on the
lookout for cotton biscuits, bogus dougbnu.s,
and the like. Flocks Of imaginary wild geese
will fly northward. Bricks will be found On
fhe sidewalk, in nice, snug packages, looking
for all the world like bars of soap; but don't
kick them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
Suicide.

Baltimore, Md, 81. William T. Land.
street, commission merchant, committed
suicide this morning. He served a short
time as colonel of the 18th regiment of Mary.
land volunteers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
BELFAST

Belfast, 81. Stockton has voted Eve per
cent of its valuation in aid of the Penobscot
Bay and River Railroad. New York parties
offer to build the whole line if three hundred
thousand dollars is raised by town and indi.
vidual subscription. Nearly one third Of this
amount has been obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
WEATHER.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
Washington. April IL A. NJ.
The storm centre in Arkansas will move
during Tuesday into Tennessee and the south
Atlantic States.
For Tuesday, in the Gulf States, increas.
ing southerly winds, clouds and rain.
For New England, rising barometer,
westerly winds and clear weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

A pair Of oxen, raised by Mr.. Haynes L.
Morrison Of East Livermore, that will weigh
when dressed, about $500, was driven into
this city yesterday, designed for Hill Dow'a
market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

A book canvasser, who has been on q sew
|sntsen years. drunk, signed the pledged Sat-
|urdsy evening. at the Reform Club, and is
pow q happy man, determined to keep the
pledge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

CINCINNATI, March 81.
NESS PORK-l6 80
LARD kettle esk steam X as summer;
winter TX
BULK MEATs-sides * clear rib sk shout.
ders exc
BACON-shoulder. 6a6H; clear rib 9 side.
WHISKEY- ass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

Complaints against the Maine Central for
exorbitant freight charges and poor accommo-
dations for trasit Of freight, are made by cor
respondents of Portland papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

The ice in the Kennebec is looking watery.
Crossing on It, is now considered dangerous
business. In fact, It is broken up considers
bly, above the bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

CHICAGO. March 81
rLOUR-sprinx extras 6Oa IS
WHEAT-No. 2. ll7al TX
CORN No ., 5000
OATS-2i726k
RYE-No .. 6lK965k
BARLEY-77G7S ,or No.2
MESS PORK is 80 a
LARO-summer $50 winter; kettle sx,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
The Postal Service War.

Washington, 81. The postmaster general
has prepared a letter to railroad presidents,
expressing his readiness to appear before the
Senate special committee at the same time
they shall be present, to state their arguments
on the postal car question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

The "sick" people Of Gardiner last year in
directly contributed $3l402 to the city treas.
ury-through the liquor agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

The Gardiner Reporter is welcome to our
ice article, with the Corrections" by sour spe-
cisl correspondent on the spot" But then
ice always was cool article.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
Horse Blanket Lost.

r OsT, on Sunday, March 9th, between Gardiner
IL and Augusta a Drab Check Horse Blanket,
with dog printed on two corners. The finder will
receive $500 reward on leaving it at COLLIER,
& co.'s store, Augusta.
mAr2S.tAt%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

Adjutant General Murray has advertised
for sealed proposals for furnishing uniforms
for the State Militia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

Encouragement is held out to the public,
that the new postal cards will be ready the
first Of May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

Bishop Armitage of Wisconsin, formerly of
Augusta, who has been spending few weeks
in this city, is expected to 60 to Florida.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
Fire.

Nashville, Tenn, 81. The extensive saw
mills, together with the machinery and stock,
of Sutherland 6 Driver, at Edge field, were
destroyed by fire to-day. Loss CSC, 1000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

Indications are that the hen fever will pre-
vail quite extensively the next season. The
manufacturer" Of eggs will be lively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
Forest Grove Cemetery.

THE Annua, Meeting of the Forest Grove Gene.
L terry Corporoti n W II be held at the ofice of
samuel ritcomb in Augusta on Monday, April l.
1873 at O'Clock P. NJ for the election OF ofacers
nd such other business as may /. gally come before
said meeting.
aprl.+ll SAMUEL TITCOMB, Sec'y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

Since the arrival home of Hon. Eugene
Hale, the people in the vicinity of Ellsworth
are looking for Hale squalls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
HAVANA.

Hevaaa, 20. Sugar business is steady,
with moderate demand for Europe, but. for
the United States is very small at unchanged
quotations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
Marrifn.

la Waterville, 2eth ult., Elisha Branch to Miss
Mary Wentworth, both OF Waterville
~, In West Waterville 23d ult, W. II. Wilbur of W.
W., to Miss Abbie White of Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

A four line item in the Daily Journal the
other day gave one OF our skilful mechanics
hundred dollar job. Does advertising nav !?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

Coal 10 &l2 ton-if you can find any 70,
sale at that price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
local AMI State Nems.

Maine has ten thousand Cold Water Tenn
plars, organized in 81 Temples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
Severe Storm.

Belfast, 81. A severe snow storm is rag
ing this evening. The Boston train was half
an hour late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
Difn.

In Camden, 18th ult., Deacon Isaac Pendleton.
aged " years, IL months.
In Charleston, Me-, 25th ult, John Stevens, aged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

March came in like a lion, and went Out
yesterday like the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

The undra,cn balance is accounted for as Joliors .
Unc objected city taxes, $23 GAS Al
Uncollected district taxes, 1920 0s
26 46S IS
Cash in Treasury, 3,2ss q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01

The following are the recently elected off,
lera of Annnata Cold Wafar Tamnla No IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-01
Condition of the City Finances.

VAUDEVILLE, March 30th, 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-03-25

that, NO matter how they voted on this salary
grab. the people will hold them rcsponsible
if they touch the first cent of the stolen
money. 1t is not enough to have voted
against it. The money is the spoil OF o
highway robbery. No man VINO takes 1t Is
entitled to public confidence. Let every one
of them BIO marked from this time forward
Four Congressman are candidates for re-
election in Connecticut. ALI Of them are on
record as voting against the Salary bill, and
the fact is used "a an argument for their
return. Messrs. Hawley, Kellogg, Starkweather,
and Barnum have not been moment too
prompt in coming to the front. We are glad
to learn. by dispatch from Washington, that
they have declined to take their dividends on
the theft which they voted against But the
silence on this subject has been continued too
long, and it ia no wonder that people were
beginning to grow suspicious.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-03-25
ANOTHER DEVICE.

The anxiety of Murphy, Bliss and Daven-
port, Wholesale dealers in political patronage,
has carried them so far that they now propose
10 take away from the Mayor the appointment
of Superintendent of The City Record, and
the Senate Committee have accordingly re-
ported in favor of an amendment associatng
the President of the Board of Public Works
and the Corporation Counsel with the Mayor
in the matter of making this appointment.
This is equivalent to giving over the
control of the columns of The City Record
to the Law Department and the Department
of Public Works, and is clumsy
though certain way Of defeating the very OBJ
jects sought to be attained through an Official
record The chief value of such journal
lies in the fact that it is to contain true
statement of the workings of the several de-
pastments, the Names residences, duties. and
salaries of all persons employed therein,
record Of all contracts made with the city, the
prices to be paid under the same and the
names Of the contractors. With such informa-
ton laid daily before the taxpayer, bogus
pay-rOlls and Garvey contracts could not be
revived without discovery. To make the
record of each department IA full, true, and
impartial IA possible is of the utmost import
ance and this can only be accomplished by
making the Superintendent independent.
IL the Committee that suggested this amend
ment were DESTROYS of preparing the way for
another Ring, we doubt If they could have
hit upon a better plan. If, therefore, that be
their object, they will insist upon the amend
ment. If not, they will promptly strike it out
when the matter comes up to-day or tO-mOr-
row, and thereby relieve us from the absurdity
of "a law which, figuratively speaking, puts
lock upon the door of the City Treasury and
then gives the key to the very officers whom
the taxpayers have most reason to suspect of
burglariOus intentions.