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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
NaIlomell EocaI Mems.

The boys have held high carnival for few
days past on the beautiful sheet of ice in the
kennebec, extending from Moosehead lake to
Seguin. Boys of older growth, as well as
ladies of all ages, have also participated in
the healthful and invigorating exercise, Civ
ing lively and interesting exhibition of agil-
ty and skill to the admiring crowds so unfor-
tunate as not to know how to skate.
Z. X. Boyle, Esq, of Belfast, member elect
of the Legislature, was in our city on Satur
day, on visit to his father-in-law, Rev. Ca
leb Fuller. We learn that he has secured
rooms at the Hallowell House for himself and
family, during the session.
We learn that the levees of the ladies' of st.
Marks church in this city on Thursday and
Friday evenings were quite successful, tnan-
cially and socially. The tableaux were admir-
ably arranged, and the music by the Hallowell
cornet band, was as usual, of the first order.
At special meeting of the City Council on
Friday evening, the City Treasurer was au-
thorized to negotiate loan Of one thousand
~ llCSt pISoSHb Wdutos lIc 0tlSSG
Commissioner was authorized to obtain suita-
BILE snow plows for the purpose of keeping
the sidewalks of the city clear Of snow. At a
previous meeting the Assessors were instruct
ed to examine the accounts of the Collector
and Treasurer, and report amount of taxes
collected and uncollected for the current year.
Snow shovels are manufactured to order at
the establishment Of Messrs. George Fuller &
Son in this city, and we should suppose some
one or more of our traders would keep an
assortment on hand to supply the demand
during the winter. Even If the street com
missioner carries out the order of the city
council, people will find abundant use for
such shovels before the close of winter
A boy with only one available leg, demon
strated conclusively to the skating fraternity
last week, that he could compete successfully
for the championship in the skating line. With
the aid Of crutch OF cane, he can perform
feats most marvellous to the uninitiated His
name is Manson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
MEXICO.

City Of Mexico, Nov. 27th, via. Havana,
Dec. 5. A religious disturbance has occurred
in Legacoutlan. The Catholics made attacks
on the Protestants, with shouts of "hurrah
for our religion" and death to the Protest.
ants" Troops were sent to arrest the rioters
and prevent further trouble. The Revista
newspaper says the rioters burned all the
Alcade of Augangus.
The revolution in Yucatan continues. Five
hundred soldiers left Vera Cruise for Progress
in the steamship City Of Mexico. When they
arrived the revolutionists refused 20 allow
them to land but at the end of the third day
they gave their consent. Naques, leader of
reyolutionists, is gainiag adherents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
WASHINGTON.

Washington, 6. One of the Iron clad YES
sells now at Washington navy yard is to be
lowed to New York for repairs.
At least one hundred members of Congress
called on the Secretary of the Navy to-day,
the reception continuing from half past 10 TO
1 o'clock, Their conversation was chiefly
upon the subjects of supplying the deficiency
in expenditures and placing the navy in better
condition, to be prepared tor all possible
contingencies. Bills will be introduced for
this purpose next week, and also looking to
the independence of Cuba. Several gentle
men have already got speeches prepared on
the latter subject. The members generally
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
of Bishop ArInitage.

our painful duty to record this morn
death of Rev. w. L. Armitage,
of the diocese of Wisconsin, that oc.
at st. Luke's Hospital in New York,
ay morning at three o'clock. The first
ence of his dangerous condition was
4 by his friends in this city, on Friday
pa, being despatch from his wife, in
brk, stating that the Bishop was dy wing.
IS followed by other dispatches neu-
somewhat the sadness of the former,
ing some hope that the patient might
But the telegram yesterday put an
III hope in that direction. The Bishop
little more than a week since,
e had spent some four weeks. lie
fair health, although suffering some
rom hernia, a disease which had
him more or less for several years.
J positively known here, but it is sup
rat he was operated upon at ST. Luke's
l., for this disease, and that he did not
Efficient strength to rally, but sank
until his death.
Armitage commenced his labors as
bf St. Marks (EpiscopaD Church, in
b, on the 18th of May, 1854, which
he held until the I'd day of Septem-
SO. He then removed to Detroit,
IN, taking charge of a parish. In the
# five or six years he was chosen,
at unanimity, Bishop of Wisconsin.
ponsible and honorable position he
The time of his death.
Armitage's death will come to his for
pie here with sense of personal
ment. He was greatly beloved by the
us class that came within the circle Of
sterial and social influence, who will
y mourn the sad and sudden termina-
bis useful life. He was consecrated
ork of the Master, which engrosse6
time and attention. His last official
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08

Arson Advocate puts forward the fol-
|speculations on railroad matters, which
taken for what they are worth -
|tition for a charter for railroad from
|Vaterville to Augusta, running through
!, will be presented to the next Legis-
This, with the Somerset road, ex-
to the Canada line, connecting with
Lewis railroad, will connect Augusta
uebec by rail. 1t will ultimately su-
l. that link of the Maine Central running
east side of the Kennebec to Water
|bviating the necessity of supporting a
|ostly bridge across the kennebec at
Ia, one across The Sebasticook, at
Sw, and another across the kennebec
|erville on the old location-the new
NOW building across the College Rips
|h Watervilie and Fairfield, answering
these by substituting new track on
1t side frcm Augusta to West Water
pr the present one on the east side.
only a question OF time, and the pres
Eements of the managers OF the Maine
! point in that direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
FROM iIALIFA X.

Halifax, 6. Captain Proctor, who returned
from the Magdalon islands last Saturday,
reports that on the night of the 18th ult a
great light was seen on the coast supposed to
be proceeding from vessel on fire at sea.
On hearing this report, many have concluded
that the missing steamer Pictou was burned
and all on board persisted, as no boats could
possibly live on such night. This report,
coupled with one from Fairfield, L. f. l., of
vessel having been seen on fire off that part
of the island the same night, would seem to
confirm this superstition as to the fate of the
steamer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
Boston Hide aud Leather Market.

There has been rather more demand the past
week ior Leather, and on Wednesday there were
quite Il number of Luyers in the market, but they
generally bought in small lots and only for present
use. There continues to be some export demand
and prices here well sustained for all descrp.
lions. Rough Leather remains quiet but there are
some inquiries for the best stocx. Calf Skins
without change and the market, both for no gh
and finished skins, is quiet. In Finished Leather
there have been some sales and rather more de-
sales are not large, although The aggregate trans
actions is considerable. Hides remain quiet, but
the market is firm at recent quotations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
are in accord with the Secretary Of the Navy
and will therefore support him in his meas.

ures.
No official information Is received from
Cuba confirming the reported resignation Of
the Captain General.
The Senate Committee on Elections met
to-day, and took up the credentials of the
Louisiana contestants, Mcmillan and Pinch
back The Committee adjourned until to-
morrow evening, when they will hear both
parties on the law of the case.
The navy department has received no ad-
vices of the steamer Kansas since she left
New York for Santiago de Cuba. There is
no uneasiness as to her safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08

glare ice on the river has brought out
young ladies and gentlemen possessed
knowledge of skating. The fun and
full exercise has been kept up day and
(g, the moon furnishing free illumina-
|ch night. One of the skaters, young
got into breathing place" in the ice
|urday, but was saved from drowning by
hpanions. There are many such dan
places in the ice, and skaters should
careful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, I. The Military Telegraph
line was completed to day to Tuscan Arizona
and is working tonight.
Storms and rain are still prevalent over the
greater portion of the Sta {. Rain continues
falling here. Farmers cvcrywh here are jubi-
liant over the prospects for the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08

pc Bangor Wing and Watervillc Mail
+ in saying that all the employees of the
pc Central receiving over $3.50 per day.
have their wages cut down ten per cent.
| to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08

act here was reading the funeral rites at the
burial of the late Charles A. Lambard, his
wife's brother. Mrs. Hill, who has just died,
also took part in the service, being at her place
at the organ. Mr.. Armitage was about ~
years old. His wife is the daughter of Allen
Lambsrd, Esq, Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08

PROyisIONs-steady, So
PORk-ai5 90
LARD-steam 7ha-; kettle sl4ak.
BULK MEATS-shoulders 5lt TX clear rib sides
6%d7 clear sides Tax.
BACoN.shoulders OK az; clear rib sides 7ks
q clear sides 7A6S
WUISkEY-sS6-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
FROM BOSTON.
4 Young Woman Brutally Murdered.

poston, G. An unknown woman about so
years of age was brutally murdered last night
near Columbia street, Dorchester district.
She was discovered lying in vacant lot near
the street with her skull fractured and terri
tlv mangled with club. The murderer was
seen Just leaving his victim and was pursued,
bat managed to escape. 1t is believed he will
be arrested.
LATER.
The young woman murdered in the Dor
chester district last night has been identified
as Bridget Lannergan, aged % years. who
lived nine years in the family OF Mr.. Shelton
Barry, Bellevue street, near the scene of the
murder. Indications show that an unsuccess-
full attempt at ravishment preceded the muir
der. Up to noon to- day the murderer had
not been traced.
SwINDLER ARRESTED.
An Italian known as Antonio Coringhina is
under arrest, charged with swindling his
countrymen by promising them work and
good wages in railroad building in New York
state, for which he assessed them 81 so each,
agreeing to meet them at the depot and pay
their fares. He is SAID to have played the
same game in New York City, realizing very
handsome sums.
Experimental firing of heavy ordnance at
Nut island to day at long range determined
the superiority of the Wizard rifle gun over
the smooth bore, the difference being about
one seventh in favor of the rifle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08

attentive correspondent at the Rangely
writes under date of "a: Il sent you
lays since, an account of some of our
forms il continued to snow every day
wrote the statement until yesterday,
Ermometer indicating II degrees below
yesterday morning, and "A below this
bg. The toughest snow storm of the
|, occurred about noon to-day, with
|outheast, and is showing and blow ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, 6. Geo. J. Wolfe & Levi
have brought suit for SlCo, 600 damages
against Sprague, Mckillap & Co, CONNER
cial agents, for making false representations
regarding Wolfe & Levi, for the purpose of
iniuring their credit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08

ssrs. Joseph Piper & Sen, the popular
goods dealers on Water street, resumed
f payment on Saturday last, paying their
with gold and silver. This is in keeping
the spirit ofthe times, and all our traders
loon follow suit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08

Sunday School Institute is to be holden
|oulton, commencing Wednesday Dec.
and continuing three days. The Sunday
|ol Secretary, O. NJ. Cousens, is expected
present and conduct the exercises of the
lutte.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08

t it about time for the proper officers to
the call for the business meeting of the
Editors and Publishers Association,
is expected to be held in this city the
BIT winter? We trust there will be full
lance, and that the meetings will partake
|ocial as well as business character.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
FIRE RECORD.

Philadelphia, Pa, 6. A building Oh 18th
stree; was burned this incoming, occupied by
Warranton Co., steel pen manufacturers,
and Dearborn & Co, brass founders. Loss,
S2J,0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08

e next performance of the Augusta Ora
Club will take place on Christmas
Ing, Thursday, Dec. 25th, on which oc-
p they are to present one of the popular
dies, cast to the entire strength Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08

Tuesday the 2nd inst, Mr.. Jacob Lash
(ldoboro', aged about CO years, dropped
pr heart disease while helping his broth
Dos at butchering; he had just entered
building where there were several men,
poke once, and dropped dead on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
WEATHER..
WAR DEPARrMEN

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OffICL OF TIE CHEF signal OFFICER. J
Washington, Dec. rs T. NJ.
For New England, Increasing cloudiness,
less pressure and light variable winds, shifting
to easterly, with continued low temperature
and possibly light rain on the southern New
England coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
LotaI anD State Nems.

be attention of our Hallowell readers is
Fd to the new advertisement of Mr.. Whip
furniture dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
tHarrifn..

In Mercer, 3Oth ult Frank b. Ward OF ohoWhe
gan to Miss Hattie f. Pierce.
In Clinton, 30th inst, John Buzzell TO Miss Sarah
WiXon, both of Benton.
In Westbrook, 2ad ult., Chester 4. Davis of Sid
ney, to Miss Alice A. Perry W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
FOR

Varsailes, 6. In the Bazaine Court Mar
tal, to-day, Mr.. Pourcet brought his argu.
ment for the prosecution to IA close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
ITO THE
Daily 8snnebee gui,rnal.
PORTLAND.

Portland Me-, 6. The schooner Sadie Il.
Calder, from Cow Bay, N. B., for Boston, is
off Portland Light, coming in, with her fore
mast head, and main top-mast gone.
Mr.. +. 0. Sullivan of Cherryfeld, took
passage on the steamer Chesapeak, from
New York for Portland Wednesday. He
had an attack of cramp collie in the night,
but was relieved. The next morning he was
found on the floor of his state"room dead,
having evidently died in great agony
The body of Captain D. B. Rhodes OF
schooner Livonia of Rockland, who was
drowned November 24ih, when the vessel was
wrecked, off Cape Elizabeth, was recovered
to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08
Difn.

In Boston, 9Th inst, Mr.. David Tlson, aged I,
years. eldest son Of the late Holmes Tillson o
Sidney.
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Nall0mell ADVERTISEMENTS.
Hallowell Savings Institution.

VsOCOe
All dcposnors' accounts are private and conf
DENTAL. No information furnished to assessors or
other inquirers.
Dividends are made twice year, in August and
February, and extra dividends of profits once in
four years. All dividends not drawn out are at
once added to the principal deposits, and thus in
terest is compounded twice year.
Interest on deposits commences with the first Of
each month.
Loans will be made on hTst mortgages 10 a limit
ed amount and on bonds, mortgages and deposit
books left as collaterals.
Office over the Northern National Bank, Wafer
Street, Hallowel.
Ii. X. BA KEIS, Treasurer.
Halo sell, May 1873. maylItIaw,f.
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Special Notice.

7 EXPECT 10 be absent from the city from Dec
/ 18th to Dec. Goth, inclusive.
JAMES b. BELL, NJ. ID.
Augusta, Fec. $, 1873 t2wt
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I5~Go to Dolliver & Pishon's for Nice
Brackets and Fancy Cabinet Ware. nov26tlm
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is the feeling and affectionatc way in
the editor of the Skowhegan Reporter
Ito corresp ondent who has sent him
b" item o: news: However, we took the
fn good faith, and now willingly correct
Elements made in it, and should the de-
(e puppy who wrote it, ever bark again,
II publish him as the man who writes lies
newspapers about his neighbors."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-08

large advertisement of Messrs. Barton
sell will attract at once the attention of
aders. 1t is worth while to drop into
ore of this long established and well
! firm, and see the immense stock of
they have on hand. The richest and
goods are displayed, and how they can
to sell them so cheap is the wonder.
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CUBA.

Spain ASKS for a Modification of The
Protocol.
A Request that the Firginius be Placed
in Neutral Hands.
4 CHANGE IN PUBLIC SENTIMENT.
The Yirginius to be Delivered Quietly.
A Spanish Claim for 500. 100000
Damages.
President Grants Message G. mments
of the Spanish Press.
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FREIGHTS-Grain: v steam, 12.4 slkd; v sal
-1lg-d.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-12-18

HEART D1sEAsE.-Many persons suffer
with heart disease without knowing it
suddenly they drop off, and their
friends are astonished, on post mortem
examination, to learn that they died of
heart disease. The heart, like the
brain, is the seat of life-its diseases
are of several characters. The most
common are valvular diseases, fatty de-
generation, and functional derange-
ment. If the liver becomes deranged.
and digestion is impaired, the heart.
through sympathy and juxtaposition,
becomes abnormal. The following
symptoms indicate approaching disease:
palpitation, giddiness, faintness, nerv-
GUS prostration, deranged digestion,
vertigo, cold extremities, etc., ETC., for
which the old school will administer
iron, opium, antimony, mercury, and
many other mineral poisons. Heart
disease is a blood disease-purify the
blood remove distractions to limpid
circulation by taking that Vegetable
ANeratjUe, VINEGAR BITTERs, and you
will be a sound person in two or three
months.-COns.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-12-18
Sheen in Australia,

Sheep are seldom kept in inclosed
fields in Northern California, but run
at large in the mountain ranges, winter
and summer, guarded by a shepherd,
to protect them from the coyotes.
Every night they are driven in and
placed within q strong wattled or brush.
wood corral, situated hard by the shep-
herds hut for security. A man re-
ceives twenty-five or thirty dollars a
month, in coin, for herding, and he can
manage flock of two thousand alone,
except in the lambing season. when he
requires an assistant. Lambs are gen.
orally shorn in the fall, then again in
the spring after that only once year.
The wool is sold unwashed and this
fact, together with the outrageous
frauds practiced by some growers, who
pack stones and dung in the fleece,
keeps California wool at a lower
figure in the Boston market than any
other lower even than Texas OF Colo
RADIO wool. Growers who can command
wheat fields generally put their yearling
wethers into them after harvest, "stub-
BILE" them until fall, then drive them to
the shambles, when they have been
eighteen months on the hoof, in which
time sheep will do about the best
that is in him.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-12-18
Christmas 1879.

Another twelvemonth has rolled
around and again Christmas comes
burdened with its holiday goods, ex-
changing the compliments of the sea-
son with its thousands of friends. 1t
seems but yesterday that, under the
holly, we clasped hands in the evening
of 70 '73. What was then the unknown
future is now the known past. Like q
panorama it has slowly, yet how swiftly,
beed unfolded to us, and, though now
hidden from sight, our good and bad
deeds alike are indelibly engraven upon
it and visible ever when memory calls.
To how many is the canvas bright ? and
to how many is it darkened by pictures
they would give half their lives to eff
face? But as it is it must stand, and,
bright or dark, the lessons it teaches
are those set by ourselves, and for their
result we are solely responsible. We
shall soon begin another work. The
surface to-day is clear and white as
snow. Let us determine what we shall
put upon it. To all of us, whatever
our condition, the Christmas season
must bring some JOY. 1t is difficult to
conceive of spirit so clouded that none
of the Christmas sunshine reaches it.
The bright rays make their way into
the obscurest alleys. 1t may be that
they are warmer in the mansions of the
rich, but are not the remembrances
they awaken fraught with Joy even in
the novels of the poor? The duty of
those to whom fortune has been kind
toward those it has passed by unno-
ticed,is more than ever pressing now.
There is no place for the uncharitable
in the Christmas season. If the morn
ing breaks upon us blessed with happy
homes, we know that it breaks upon
thousands who have not where to lay
theirbeads. If we remember Him whose
birth these hours commemorate we
shall not forget our duty or mistake the
path it points out. If we are just to
those in our immediate employ, kind to
suffering we already know of, we shall
not fail to make our Christmas an hun
dred fold more joyous than, if wrap
ping our mantles around us, we shut
our doors, our hearts, our purses,
against all.