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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH,
TO THE
Daily Xen,tehet 9ouraal.
GARDINER.
Special dispatch 10 the Daily Kernebec Journ

Especial dispatch 10 the Daily Kennebcc Journal
Gardiner, Me-, %. This afternoon, while
Mr.. j. L. Cheeseman and friend, by the name
Of Hanson, were riding along on the road to-
wards Augusta, in Hallowell, on level strip
Of road, the wheels run into rut breaking
or throwing out the drop bolt They were
both thrown to the ground. Mr.. Cheeseman
had an arm broken, shoulder dslocated, and
otherwise bruised Mr.. Hanson happily es-
capped with some slight bruises on the head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
WASHINGTON.

Washington, %. The postmaster general
returned his duties to- day, after an absence
Of four weeks.
TREASURY BALANCES.
The following were the balances in the
treasury to-day:
Currency, $3,S46, s44
Special deposits of legal tenders
for the redemption of certif-
Gates Of deposit, $4,000 600
Coin, 7G,l5l 1920
Coin certificates, 2G,323,S
Legal tenders outstanding, 357, 1876. 9S2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

h correspondent sends US the following
Ia of news. We understand that the rector
|ided to was fined $500 and costs for dis
(ping the peace;
'he quiet city Portsmouth, n. H., has Il
kll religious war of its own. Portsmouth
come to the conclusion that, aside from
Fourth of July, church bells are not to
Jung before sunrise, except as fire alarms.
ter morning the rector OF the Episcopal
rch ordered the sexton to usher in the day
lively ringing Of the bells; but that
ial, fearing the terror of the law moro than
Accommodation of his spiritual adviser, fiat
,fused. Thereupon the rector sent his
and there was an alarm bctimes that dis
stormy morning, bringing hundreds of
pie from their couches, and stirring up a
of Indignation that will not be quenched
spt by the resignation of the rector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

The ladies of the Free Baptist society OF
is city are arranging for pleasant festival
the vestry of their church on Thursday
lay day evening of this week, An "Anti-
tartan Supper" will be served from l-2
clock until s. After which there will he
.1ging appropriate for the occasion, and a
cture from the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Penney,
"IIeroism in Common Life" Admission
&c. Ice cream, cake and other refresh
|snts will be- offered for sale during tie
(fning. The public are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
FOREIGN.

Vienna, 20. The American scandal still
occasions great excitement in aristocratic
circles. 1t is discussed with sneers an an in
dication of the working of democratic insti-
tutions. Gen. Mayer, acting under advise of
his counsel, premptorily refuses to surrender
the official papers with the list of exhibitors
sioners are completely hampered and will
probably request the interference of the Aus
TRAN government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
Shocking Murder.

Pit,sburg, Pa, 20. A girl named Lizzie
Ness was brutally outraged and murdered
yesterday forenoon in grove near Salisbury
fourteen miles from here. Her skull was
fractured in two places and her hair matted
with bloc /. Two tramping painters, named
Pople and Hyndeman, who claimed to have
recently worked in Cumberland, who passed
through Salisbury on Monday, were arrested
to-day charged with the murder. The prs-
oners have hearing on Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
New York Produce Market.

New York, April 20.
COTTON sales 072 oales. mid uplanda lob;
FLOUR-saies $500 state 90dS 25: around hnop
Ohio oo9lo ~; Western 5el0 80 ;Southern s. q
" so.
WHEAT IS $50 bn: No. spring lCla17l; new
do 81; winter red and amber ecsJcrn $50 a
19j
LORN- 1900; steamer u q Il: sail esx Il
SO
OATS-sales % 600 white state 5la5ic; western
52o5j
PORK 90 co; prime, 10 25al900
LARD-s l-iG99h kettle Sa94 steam 9I9lo !.
BUTTER-stale, 356 3 Western 3Gg40
WHISKEY Western free, 30 81
RICE-Caroiina. 7XasH
COFFEE--Rio 17gl9I
sUGAR-Perto Rico, 71a7I ;Muscovado, S
ssA
MOLAssEs-N. o. Css7o; Muscovado 2,aso
clarified 20a3O.
SPTS TURPENTINE-5i-a
ROSIN-3 30
PETROLEUM-crude. 9kao refined, 20 {
2l1
1ALLOW-S3s 01
FREIGHTS TO LiVERPOOI,-Cotton str. "a
per sail CID; Grain per str G3ad; coro per str
q; Grain Ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
TELEGRAMS IN BRIEF.

Albany, n. y, 20. 1t is thought with the
aid of Cotlerdam work breaches in the Os-
wego canal can be repaired and the canal
opened by the 18th OF May, the time of OPEN
ing the Erie canal.
Three Rivers, 20. The ST. Lawrence is
clear of ice to Montreal. Steamers will
commence their regular trips Tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

The sale of tickets to John Ovens enter
tainment, on Friday evening, will begin this
morning at the Eastern Express office. We
advise all who wish to make their choice Of
seats to be on hand in good season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

The ice has not yet left China lake. The
water lacks only three inches of being as high
as it was in the spring of 1870, when the dam
in East Vassalboro' was carried away The
ice went out about two weeks earlier in the
season last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

The World and his Wife have made up
their minds that there is nothing under
heaven so certain as a cure for cough, cold,
or difficulty of breathing, as Hale's Honey of
Horehound and Tar. The sale is over three
thousand bottles per day. Cnatenton's 9th
Avenue. Sold by all Druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in l minute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
Illness Ina Probate Court.

|larles Hewins, Esq, Register of Probate
his county, has kindly consented to fur
us with a report of the business transact
Before the court that will be Of public in
Vt. We think that the publication of this
ID will be appreciated by our readers.
Probate Court meets at the Court House
Is city on the second and fourth Mon
of each month. The following business
transacted on Monday, the 2Sth
II of Oliver Gould of Augusta proved.
|. Whitehouse appointed executor.
ah A. Preble appointed administrators on
b of Isaac Preble of IIallowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
New York, April 20


Financial Affairs are unsettled. Money close mos.
OF the day AT Lilo and l-'i2 per day, finally become
easier and closed at per cent. Express conpa.
mics bought 80 0J0,t 90 in currency. Legal tenders
out Standing show decrease OF $780, 90 Gold
quiet and lower closing at ll1.s and ilGs. Ster-
ling exchange strons, 1899. and 1885, Tor SIXTY
days, and l0S'. and l09t, for sight. Loans and I
per cent gold. Clearngs s55,0O0Oo0. Treasury
disbursements 1855 900. Custom receipts sG0 coo.
Governments dull.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

THE CENTAUHs OF OLD-were half horse
and half man. They consorted with animals
conquered mankind-liyed upon the flow
ers of the century plant-made one of their
numbers god OF the healing art-transferred
their name and home to the constellation
CeatauTiRs, and raised the divil generally.
But the great Centaur Linment for stiff
joints, Rheumatism, swellings and lameness
upon man or beast, is now astonishing the
world. And astonishes because it does its
world.
CHILDREN CRY-for Pitchers Castora.
1t regulates the stomach, cures wind collie and
causes natural sleep. 1t is a substitute for
castor oil. aprlt-lm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

Mr.. Davis Jacobs, who worked in Bos-
| orths clothing store, in this city, in 1865,
4 now in business in Nevada, and doing we'll.
fnce leaving here he has been very wealthy,
Int was afterwards unfortunate. While
ere he was known as 'the Russian boy" and
,ceived instructions from the venerable Rev.
Father Ingraham," who has gone to his re-
khrd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

The Superintendent of Burals is engaged
in interring the bodies of deceased persons
that were placed in the receiving tombs dur
ing the winter. The harvest of death was
large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

Rev. +. L. Sturgis of Gardiner, is dcvot-
ing his time to the Sunday School work in the
State, under the auspices of the State Associ-
alton, and is having good success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

h Mr.. Jefferson Taylor, of the Senior class Ct
lobby University, has been engaged as Prir-
|'ipal of the Skowhegan high school. He en-
ars upon his duties next month May Mr.
;. J. Colcord of the Sophomore class, has al
b been engaged as Principal Of the high
Ghool at Camden for the summer term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

kaler Brothers Of this city, have taken the
agency for Nine. Demorests reliable Pat
terms, and will supply catalogues and other
information to all who desire to purchase pat
terms. Ladies can easily learn to cut. their
own dresses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
Special Notice.


Fares Greatly Reduced.
One of the large and splendid steamships 9th
line Will leave Pier No A. North River, foot ana,
Street, at II O'Clock, noon the 10TH goth and 3Oth
oievery month Except when those days fall sun.
day, and then on the preceding Saturday for AS.
PiNWALI., connecting, via Panama Railway, with
one of the Companys Steamships from Panama or
SAN FRANCISCO, touching ut MANZANILLO.
All departures connect at Panama with steamers
for South Pacific and Central American ports.
For JAPAN AND CHINA steamer leaves SAN
FRANCISCO first of every month, except when it
falls on Sunday then on the day preceding.
One Hundred Pounds Baggage allowed each
adult &S- Baggage-masters accompany baggage
through and attend to ladies and children without
male protectors. Baggage received on the dock the
day before sailing, from steamboats,, railroads and
passengers who prefer to send down carly.
An experienced surgeon on board. Medicines
and attendance free.
For freight passage tickets, or further informa
ton, apply at the Company's ticket oilice the
wharf, FOOT OF CANAL STREET NORTH
| RIVER, NEW YORK.
| v29 r. r. BABY, Agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

The well known millinery establishment of
Miss Vesta Turner has been removed to new
quarters. Mindful Of the demands Of the la
dies at the present time, large stock of
fashionable millinery has been laid in. The
ladies will be sure to call
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

The schooner "Cornelia," Capt. Jellison,
from Rockland, with cargo Of lime for Messrs
Colburn 6 Taught, arrived at this port on
Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
Cincinnati Produce Market

EiNC1NNATI, April %
MESS FORKS -
LARD ktttlc 81 9o4 steam s4d91s; summer
winters
BULK MEATS --5ides .; clear rib 0; Shout
ders "a
BACON shoulder. "a IS; clear rib I0 sides
9Kal0N
WIIlSkEY- as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

nOtICt, run us tOlIUWS:
Leave Gat's Wharf, Portland, every Monday and
Thursday at O'Clock Z. NJ, and leave Pier 81 East
River, New York, every Monday and Thursday at
O'Clock Il. NJ. s4ftfi - 81
The Drigo and Franconia fitted up with fine
accommodations for passengers, making this tho
most convenient and comfortable route for travel
ers between New York and Maine. Passage in
State Rooms, $500. Cabin Passage, $4.0O. Meals
extra.
Goods forwarded to and from Montreal, Quebec.
Halifax, st. John, and all parts of Maine.
Shippers requested to send their freight to the
steamers as early as r A., on the days that they
leave Portland. For freight on passage apply to
HENRY FOX, Calls Wharf, Portland.
). +. AMES. Pier IS East River. New York.
Portland Nav 20 1864. ly2a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

The grand spring and summer opening Of
French Millinery at M. z. Websters (for-
merly M. P. Soule's,) will take place on
Thursday and Friday of this week. There
STYLES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
Aocal an0 State Mems.

The next sign of spring will be the street
sprinkler. 1t is needed now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
WEATHER..

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OTrIcE OF THE CHEF Signal OFFICER. I
Washington, April 29-S z. III.
In New England, generally cloudy weather
occasional rain and southeast and northwest
erly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

nice lot of herring, the first of the sea-
son, was caught by Charles Hume in Wy
mans mill brook, on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
Kennebec Savings Bank.

rINIIE annual meeting of the Corporators of the
L Kennebec Savings Bank will be held at their
Banking Room in Aususta, on Monday the twelfth
day of May at O'Clock r. NJ, for the purpose OF
choosing board of Trustees, and of transaciing
any other legitimate business which may come be-
fore them.
apr29-t 3t j. l.. ADAMS, Treasurer,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

The spring weather and the warm sunshine
re having a tendency to bring out the spring
nd summer styles Of ladies' hats, bonnets,
Gation of the class Of goods, we advise our
eaders to call and examine the excellent
took OF Mrs. Hodges, on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
CAN ADA.

Ottawa, 20. The Grand Trunk railway ar
rangement act has passed both houses of the
dominion parliament.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, 90. The political difficulties
in Livingston parish are reported anicably
adjusted. No fighting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
WANTED !
J. l.. ADAMS, Treasurer

A GIRL to do general house work in small
IA family. Good wages given. Apply at MRS.
JOS. BAKERS, Winthrop St., Augusta.
April 80, 1873. apr29tlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

Work at Carriers. brick yard in Winslow
commenced last Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

G. l. m And Cash Prize for 80 Cts.
0OsOV We will send to any address on
receipt OF 80 cents, the following five valuable
tcles worth 81 90 each. Royal Washing COM
pound" "French Enameled Ink !" "British Silver
Plating Fluid ""Damond Paste Polish" Royal
Linen Polish" Every package contains u CASH
80 cents and stamp. Address GENERAL BUSI.
NESS CO., Augusta, Nc. apr5-3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
To Lawyers.

WANTED. A second hand set of (;reenleaf,s
w Maine Reports, for which liberal price
VIII be paid. Enquire at this office.
April Il, 1873. aprlG.i3t.w3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

The money will be refunded in every case
of liver complaint, jaundice, indigestion, dys-
pepsia, dizziness, costiveness, etc., where a
cure is not effected by fair trial Of Dr. Ben.
nett's Celebrated Jaundice Btters Put up
only by johnson Bros, Druggists, Augusta,
Maine. +tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

Try the Ajax. Dandy, Harvest Moon, Rip
Van Wrinkle and Regalia Cigars, the best in
the market. *feb24-t3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
Saw GUNNER and Sharpener

CHEAP, simple, and darable Machne-easi.y
operated and running Wheels from SKA inches to
Xxi inch.
Price of Machine. S1l6.
Wheels with beyelled, double bev elled and round
face from GAIA to 81 ,85, according u
thickness. Heavier Machines NO and
800, running Wheels up to "a inches in diam.
eter. For illustrated Pamphlets or Photographs,
address the TANlTG CO.,
Stroudsburg, Monroe Co, Ia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30


commencing business.
The taxes embraced within the provisions of law
above quoted are the following, viz:
Rectiiiers, $500 90
Dealers, retail liquor, - 90
Dealers, wholesale liquor 100 90
Dealers in malt liquors, whole sale, % %
Dealers in mat liquors, retail 20 GO
Dealers in Leaf tnhaccs. - 90
Retail dealers IN leaf TOBACCO, 500 90
and on sales Of over ! 900 iity cents for
every dollar in excess of $1,000.
Dealers in manufactured tobacco, 500
Manufacturers OF stills, 50 90
and Tor each still or worm manufactured, 20 %
Manufacturers oftobacco, 10 W
Manufacturers OF cigars, 10 %
Pcddlers of tobacco, first class, tmore than
two horses), 80 %
Pedtlers oil tobacco, second class g horses % %
Peddlers of tobacce, third class q horse, II co
Pcddlers of tobacco, fou; til class, ION foot or
pubic conveyances), 10 90
brewers OF less than 800 barrels, 10 90
Brewers OF JUO barr els or more, 100 20
Any person who shall fail 10 comply with the
foregoing requirements will be subject to severe
penal les.
Special-taN payers throughout the United States
are reminded that they must make application to
the Collector Cor Deputy Collector) of their respec
tive districts, and procure the proper stamp for the
special-taX year, commencing May /, 1873, without
waiting for further no ice.
Pr. SANBORN, Collector Internal
Revenue, Sd District Maine,
apr30- t3tN w3w Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

No LApy's ToMET COMPLETE Unless there
be the fragrant SozoDoNT; unto the breath
sweet odors it imparts, the gums ruby red
ness soon assumes, the teeth quick rival ala
baster tint, and seems as pearls set in coral
vase. apl29t eod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
MarrifD.

In this city, 2sth inst, by Rev. DR.. Kicker. J. W
Harlow to Miss A. q. Arnold, both OF this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

Owing to failure of the Maine Central
railroad to arrange a time table to correspond
with those of the Eastern and Boston & Maine,
he trains on those latter roads left Portland
or Boston Monday morning an hour before
The Maine Central arrived
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
The Diamond Casket.

The moonbeams are sleeping
On streamlet and lea
The bright stars are keeping
Their watch, love, DER thee;
wake, lady, sweet lady no light can see
In planet or star, until gazed on by thee.
Then urge Father, Husband, Brother, and
Friends, to advertise in The Diamond Casket; for
that patronage will give life and success to this
most beautiful Gem of Publication" as Free
Gilt Offering to all.
Advertisements received in Augusta by ]. Frank
Pierce, or at office of Kennebec Journal. In Gar.
diner by Palmer 4 Co. In Halowell by {. Spauld-
ing. JIG. GAY, Publisher
apr2G-t1t Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
H O w
SEARCH !.

DERsONS desiring search for Legislative, Stats.
L teal Historical, or Genealogical matters, etc ,
etc, in Massachusetts, Gun have the same attended
to by 4 competent party. Address:
II. ]. COOLIDGE,
Box 5l0l, Post Office,
3mlIt Eoston Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

Rcnnes Pain killing Magic Oil is excellent
for Farmers and Transfers to use on cattle
and horses for hurts, gals, horse collie, lame
ness, kills lice on cattle or colts, cures dis
temper and it is equally good for family use
when you try it fairly you will thank us for
this advice. t&wlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
TisD.

In Portland, Path inst Isaac Smith, aged Sc yrs,
Q months 25 inst, Fred w. Drew, aged 20 years
25th inst, Mrs. Harriet s., widow Of the late vii.
liam Ramsey, aged Ga years.
In Falmouth, 2ith inst, Capt. John Johnson, aged
IS years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

Judge Rice arrived home from California
on Monday evening. He went to Portland
yesterday to attend meeting of the Maine
central Company, at which the bridge matter
|at Kendalrs Mills was to come up for consii-
Iaration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
United States Internal Revenue
Notice TO Special-tay Payers.

The law OF December u, ls72 requires every per.
son engaged in any business, avocation or employ.
ment, which renders him liable toa
SPECI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

to procure and place conspicuously in his estab.
lishmcnt or place of business,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30
nitea states SKIES (coupons), ISL
New York Stock Market.

Central ]acldcs,
Union a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-30

denoting the payment of said Special Tax before
commencing business.
The taxes embraced within the provisions of law
above quoted are the following viz:
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-08-22
Heinitsh's 8 Great Blood and Liver Pills

= Tor tho cure Of all Disorders of the Sto'
mach. Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder, Ncr-
yous Diseases, Headache, Constipation, Cos.
tiycness, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Irhamma-
Files, aud all Der erangcmcnts of tho Internal
Siscora: Warranted to effect positive cure.
Price. p cents box Sold by E. Fl. Hell
NlISh, Wholesale and Retail Druggist. Co.
lumola. ). q. July 20 i
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-08-22

MAKING THINGS L1vRLY:-The Phi]a.
delphia Dispatch publishes the following
story at the expense OF Reading, Which
the>paper Of that city denies with true
local dignity:
Some years ago, says Max Adeler, in
writing to paper, q new FIRE company
was organized at Reading, and the mem
bers one evening thought they would
have little innocent fun at the expense
Of Hopkins, their foreman. They de-
cided to rush around with the engine to
Hopkins house after dark, to throw up
their ladders, pull out their hose, climb
on his root, and scare him with the be-
lief that his dwelling was on fire. But
that very day, Hopkins moved out of
the house, and Presbyterian clergy
uan moved in, without the company
being aware OF the change. So, about
O'Clock. the humorists dashed out and
went through all the movements-get-
ting on the roof and splashing water
around, and creating terrific disturb
ance generally. A rival company, no.
ticing what was going on, also hurried
to the scene, and, not understanding the
joke. attached their hose to the plug,
smashed in the front windows, and be-
gan to empty two-inch stream on the
family Of that Presbyterian clergyman.
They squirted into all the rooms, split
up the shutters with an axe,
broke down the front door, ran out the
furniture. tore of the shingles. and
bawled through the trumpets until the
hired girl had oonvulsions on the kitchen
stairs. The first company tried to ex-
plain, but the newcomers thought an
efforts was being made to get them out
OF the way, and a fight ensued, and pre-.
sentiy firemen were sliding off the roof,
and pelting down the ohimneys, and
bleeding over the entry carpet, and hav-
ing boisterous encounters with spanners
and brass horns on the stairs. And the
next morning, that Presbyterian divine
aud his family moved ont. They said
the place seemed to be too animated and
sensational for quiet domestic circle.
They wanted house where there was
more calmness and peace; where they
could have more security for their
privacy and pianos, and for their front
door and shingles. and peace of mind
and window-saBhes.