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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
STATE N EWs.

A correspondent of the Portland Advsrtis-
er thinks that Belfast has presented . buster
appearance this season than for many years.
larger amount of business than usual has
been done in the shipyards. They have also
been more transactions In real estate, the de-
mand for houses, stores and lots being better
than for some years past; and especially
since the severe Ere in August, the lower
portion of the city has presented scene Of
enterprise truly refreshing. A large number
Of dwelling houses have been erected, either
ON the sites of those burned or ON newly pro-
jected streets, and eventually that portion Of
the city will be greatly improved, compared
with it, condition before the FIRE. -
The steamer Charles Houshton has bssn
hauled up for winter.
Mr.. Simmons, the sculptor, states that
bronze statue, to be erected in Portland, -
soldiers memorial, seven feet high, would cost
about $1,000. The pedestal 70 be ~ feet
high.
The Ellsworth American says that while
witnesses and others we're discussing at the
dinner table of hotel in that city, the merits
Of 3 case pending in court, Judge Bsrrows
deliberately arose from his seat It the table
and made brief address. He wildly por-
trsyed the improperly of the discussion, and
/
springs of justice pure and the minds Of the
jury free from al extraneous influences. Il
was timely rebuke, happily given.
Warren LOOMS of Skowhegan, last week,
had his leg broken from the kick Of horse.
Gordon's case has not yet been definitely
assigned, but it is understood between the
court and counsel that it will be taken up on
Monday, November 10th, if nothing prevents.
The Post Office in Ellsworth 10 being en-
larged and improved.
The survivors, of the blasting accident ct
Brownville are doing we'll and will complete
ly recover.
An animal was killed 1t Trenton on Satur-
day last more than twice the size Of our COM
mon house cats, having short legs, thick
body, full head, and q aim, short tail. Its
ears tufted. 1t was probably . species of
wild cat, though from ito peculiar tail, some
of our woodsmen called it Q bob-cat.
How easy is the descent from college to
lookup Is shown by this item from the Port
land Press Prof. Gereu, formerly professor
T"f the French language and literature in
| Bowdoin College, distinguished himself Wed
nesday, by entering while intoxicated, the
law Office of one of his former pupils on Ex-
change street, and making himself generally
disagreeable. Two policemen took him in
charge and carried him to the lodging room
| in the station.
One day last week in broad day, We saw An
earthen vessel containing . quantity Of spir-
its taken from the side walk. and carted away
to a safer place of deposit. This earthsn
vessel was made in the image Of q man, and
may have been, but no life was APPARENT
Ellsworth American. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
The President of the Road Injured-The
Superintendent Killed.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 80. A train in which
were number of railroad officials on tour
of inspection, stopped three miles west of
this city early this morning for the engineer
to repair the engine. A freight train ran into
the rear of the stationary train, and Mr.
Watkins, Superintendent of the Iowa Divis-
ion of the Chicago & Northwestern road, who
had jumped from the directors car to the
steps thereof, was crushed between that and
the Pullman car, the iron railing cutting his
left leg just above the nip. forcing out his
bowels, and he died in twenty minutes, while
pinched between the cars. President Keep
was thrown through the door of the Pullman
car, but not fatally injured. The freight en-
CINE was totally wrecked. The other cars
were considerably damaged. No other per-
sons were injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
20 separate the fortunes of one house from

to separate the fortunes of one house from
the other.
The impression caused by the suspension,
on Wall street was not SO bad as some ex-
pected it would be, and although the street
was uneasy this morning, there was no ap-
pearance of panic.
Another financial visitor says of the sus-
pension: The dry goods jobbers will feel this
failure keenly, and it would not be surpris-
ing if many would make virtue of necessity
and resolve to suspend while they can pre-
serve the bulk of their assets in tact instead
of struggling on and finally being obliged to
succumb. 4r4. ..
Inquiry amsng the bank officials here re-
veals the fact that there are no apprehensions
Of trouble growing out of these developments.
The banks have gained over three quarters
of million of legal tenders to-day, and are
represented as being strong enough now to
abandon the pooling system which was re-
sorted to early in the panic, as measure Of
safety and mutual protection.
The banks are now combining themselves to
legitimate business, and while they do this
they will doubtless get along right. There is
no disposition to do anything in the way of
carrying, and indeed the banks have now all
that they can do to carry mercantile paper,
while the declarations of the bank officials
are in formation, founded upon q general
knowledge of the situation, some margin
must be allowed for possible events in the
immediate future.
There ARE certain banks in this city which
it would not be proper to name, loaded up
with dry goods paper, and all depends on the
ability of large jObbing houses to stand up
under the load under such circumstances. It
will not do be too sanguine.
THIRD DESPATCH.
Providence, K. l 80. There is no change
in the condition of A. l. w. Spragues' affairs
tonight Their maturing obligations to-day
the banks is hard at work with the counsel
exhibit and proposition to be submitted to the
given what the proposition will be, but the
statement of affairs is pronounced to be IA
vorable. -t..
The failure of the New York house having
been anticipated did not cause q great sensa-
ton, although canvassed with interest in its
bearings upon the fall of the Spragues.
The ability and disposition of the city
banks to keep them through if the report of
the committee is satisfactory, is undoubted.
We hear of no house that is likely to 60 down
with this disaster. The Sprague paper is
held largely by the banks, and except the
three Sprague banks in lines that are safely
within the means of the institution, their
cotton and other supplies have been general
ly bought by strong houses, and their paper
that has been bought of the brokers,is largely
in the hands of speculative men, who tempted
by the high rate, took the risk, and can meet
the loss which is caused by previous profits
on the same risks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

Edward Carswell, the celebrated Canadian
importance Orator, will lecture at johnson
kil in Gardiner, next Monday evening. He
one of the most jolly, rollicking, genial
|pperance speakers in the country, and
hugh alone can equal him in telling story,
Calculating point. The last time he was
Gardiner, johnson Hall was crowded, and
audience insisted upon another lecture ;
J now he returns rather tardily to give it.
Gardiner Journal cordially invites the
gusts and Hallowell temperance men and
will be well repaid for their pains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

large and pleasant party assembled at
residence of Mr.. Waldron of the firm of
Icey, Smith & Waldron, on Wednesday
ming, to witness the joining in wedlock of
George Blodgett, an enterprising and pro-
Ing young man of Belfast, and Miss Jennie
ton, one of the fairest and most amiable of
Augusta young ladies, and niece of Frank
ton Esq. The parlors of Mr.. Waldron were
|efully decorated, the bridegroom looked
by and the bride lovely, and the nuptial
J was impre ssively tied by Rev. Mr.. Quin-
Many valuable gifts and tokens of good
and affection were presented the couple,
took the train the same evening for Bos-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

Chicago, Oct. 81.
Flour dulI unsettled extra spring 25a5 Is.
wheat fair demand higher; No. spring l001s reg
ular IosIa northwestern cash lo2s Dec. So.i
northwestern spring 95a6 rejected 9la2 Corn
Sss regular s6k strictly fresh cash ses; Nov.
aka. Dec rejected S5s az; high mixed S6sa37.
Oats steady; No. 2 cash 30a304 Nov. 3lx rejected
81 Ryo quiet and weak at 60 for No.2. Barley
duh and lower ut IS for No fall; 9oas5 tor No.3
spring. Pork dull and lower; t.2 for cash; IL
for Nov. Lard steady on spot at 7c and easier for
futures at 6Ic for Dec. Bulk meats fair demand,
lower; large sales futures NJ SIC Dec; long short
clear mid 81 short clear mid Dec. 6lac short clear
m 4c Nov Bacor nominal; green hams steady
at &c for Is and l6 lbs average. Whiskey quiet and
unchanged at SO.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo a; wheat IA.
Receipts-75 600 Hour; 100000 wheat; 96 600 corn;
$1,000 oats; 5000 rye; 10000 barley.
shipments-s,OOo -four; $4,000 wheat; III 900
corn "a 900 oats: 81, 900 barley; 900 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
AFTERNOON TELEGRAMs.

New York, 80. The verdict of the jury in
the Stokes case was greeted with cheers from
some portions of the house and Kisses from
others. Stokes was taken back to q cell in
the Tombs. 1t is not thought that Stokes
counsel will appeal to the Court of APP
peals again, hut cling to the lsurels of hard
fought battle.
Rosa Blyler and the two girls, occupants
of the wagon which WAS struck by the train
on the Philadelphia & Trenton road yester.
day, have all died from their injuries.
A race between California and Eastern
hoIses comes off at San Francisco, Nov. 10.
The chief clerk in the Wilmington, Del,
postoffice is $1,000 short and has been arrest
ed, but is out on $1,000 bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

The sale of tickets to Gen. Washburn's
Feat variety show, the Last Sensation"
bmmenced yesterday afternoon at two
clock, at the Eastern Express office, and by
e way in which tickets were 'gobbled up"
should judge that the house will be filed
overlooking. The managers promise our
fizens the most refined, elegant and enjoy
lie melange entertainment ever given in
is city. For so large and expensive a com
ny, the price of tickets has been fixed at a
~ low rate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
New York, Oct. 80,
EVENING REPORT.

EVENING REPORT.
The failure of the Spragues the principal
topic in financial circles, and the effect was
heavy decline on the stock exchange and depres.
sion outside. The restoration of confidence pre-
event which can only be looked upon as a public
calamity in the present state of affairs. There
was decline in gold and foreign exchange.
The demand in the money market became so
urgent per diem was paid for call loans, closing
hah per cent. The olOse marked by an un-
settled feeling and much anxiety.
There was but little doing in the discount market.
The legal tender circulation to-day shows a de.
crease of $llS,0O
Custom receipts to-day were 1909 900.
Clearing House statement
Currency exchange 45l, H2, 1877
=" balances 2,43s,625.A
Gold exchange <,l6l, 59l 81
20 Balances $50, 1882
$l,7ss,OOO,
Foreign exchange WAS weak at l06a8x for prime
bankers 10 days sterling and l0shak for sight.
Gold opened lower at l0Shak and closed steady
at l0slaah.
The rates paid for carrying to-day 1872, 3-64,
Lie, and per cent gold. The final rate was 3-64
per cent.
Gold Exchange bank statement
Gold balances 4l,Hl ,087
Currency balances l,1E ,455
Gross Clearances 1855, 0O9
The assistant treasurer paid out to-day $40 900
account of interest and e35 600 in redemption of
$40 bonds.
State stocks were quiet.
Governments closed weak
The treasury paid out $3.50 in silver coin to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
FROM BOSTON.

Boston, 80. w. II. Fay, Superintendent
of the Boston Young Mems Christian Associ-
ation' and Free Employment Bureau, sends
the following:
wish to check a wasteful expenditure of
time and money by the poor and laboring
classes by having the word go forth that Bos-
ton does not afford remunerstive employment
for one out of fifty of its idle thousands. 1t
is more than useless for others to come here
for work"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

Sonal.
|ea. Edward A. Mason, accompanied by
youngest daughter, left the city last Wed
az to visit his brother Henry in Orange
Va, and will be absent two or three
this.
Rdge Peters is presiding at the October
! of the S. j. Court for Lincoln county.
be New England tour of Edwin Booth is
positively announced.
Y. McClintock, Esq, was last Tuesday
he Court in Belfast, admitted to the
lice of law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
CANADA.

Fort Erie, 80. The last span of the great
international railroad bridge was successful
ly placed at noon to-day. This completes the
structure.
Ottawa, 80. The political situation is de-
cidedly grave. Both parties are sanguine of
success, but it is generally conceded that the
majority of the government will be SO small
that q reconstruction Of the cabinet will prob
ably take place. From present appearances
the vote will not be taken for a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

Washburns Last Sensation had large au-
dience at Mechanics Hall last evening, about
two thousand persons being present. The
entertainment was thoroughly good one, and
the house was enthusiastic in its applause.
The gymnasts were the best that have ever
been here, and their feats showed remarkable
nerve and daring. The programme was
largely composed Of eymnastic performances,
including some hair-lifting feats on the cell
ing of the hall and the trapeze. The banjo
playing was really artistic, and the dancing,
particularly that by Ella Love, extremely
good. The company, as a variety one, is
among the best travelling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
fKOM NEW YORk.

New York 80. 1t is reported that two of
the jurors OF the Stokes trial will be arrested
to night. The charges are that they were
tempered with by the friends of Stokes.
No news has yet been received Of the
steamphip Ismalia, now 81 days out.
Large numbers of the poor Of Brooklyn
are already seeking charity, being unable to
procure work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

This afternoon, at two o'clock precisely, at
he Eastern Express Office, will begin the sale
reserved seat tickets for the grand concert
b be given on Monday evening next, by
amilla Urso and her talented troupe. There
i'll undoubtedly be great rush at the office,
nd we advise all who want good places to be
o hand promptly Failing to do this, they can
lame nobody but themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

The Monmouth Academy is one of the few
of the older academies in the State, which
still appears to be in prosperous condition.
1t was founded in 1903, and has sent forth
flour generations of students. There are at
|ehe present time ninety students at the inst-
tuition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, 80. A fire at Reno, Neva-
da, last night destroyed an entire block and
threatened the destruction of the whole town.
The fire was still raging when the telegraph
operator was obliged to move his office and
instruments to place of safety. Since which
time no news has been received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
Butler & Chrisdie's New York Psntomime

Butler & Chrisdie's New York Psntomime
Burlesque and Variety Company gave an en-
tertainment which deserved a much better
audience, at Granite Hall last evening. The
pantomime of the Three Dwarfs was very
funny, and the singing and dancing excellent.
Gardiner, tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
Collision.

New York, 80. This morning two freight
trains collided near Port Jervis, on the Erie
road. Both locomotives were badly smashed
and l / cars and their contents burned. The
accident was caused by misplaced switch.
No one killed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

The Capital Guards propose to celebrate
their anniversary by grand military and
civic ball, to come off at Granite Hall on this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, 80. Tho Banks band of
striking longshoremen attempted to again in
terfere with those working for less than "a
per day, but the police dispersed them
Confidence is restored and business Of all
kinds is improving.
There was a white frost here this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
FOREIGN.

Calcutta, 80. Advices from all parts of the
Province of Bengal show the crops are fail
ing, and that the impending famine cannot be
averted.
Vienna, 30. The Empress Of Austria is
ill and her condition is such a. to cause
alarm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
Inquest.

New York, 80. The Coroner's inquest on
the body of Frank Jones, found dead in bed
at the Libby House, revealed a pistol shot
wound in the forehead. pistol was found
in the room, and now 1t is thought he COM
mtted suicide The man register red his name
as George S. Harris. There was letter in
his pocket from Willy Brown, Windsor, VT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

leased a water power for the purpose of man
|ufacturing clothes pins, etc, and then mys-
teriously disappeared. Everybody wants to
know where for claw sake's" he has gone.
The great conundrum in Clinton now is,
'Where is the clothes pin mani" The peo-
pie there would like to pin him to his bargain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

So well pleased were the members of the
Augusta Dramatic Club with their success the
other evening, that they will begin shortly the
rehearsal Of another comedy, to be presented
in few weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

There are some slight changes in the run
bing of the accommodation train between this
| ty and Gardiner, to begin on Monday next.
Irhe accommodation train will leave Gardiner
t 4.3O P. NJ, arriving in Augusta at 8 90.
leaves Augusta for Gardiner at $50 P. M.
IN additional freight will be put on between
augusta and Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
YELLOW FEVER.

Montgomery, 80. There were no deaths
the past "a hours. There was the heaviest
frost of the season this morning. There are
a few old cases, one or two of them. very Sc
we're, but no new cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

THURSDAY, October 30th.
!. PIT, Oliver S. Philbrick VS.. Town of
bon. Pillsbury for plaintiff. Clay for
Sdsnt. This is an action to recover for a
Pnal injury occasionsd by defective
way. After getting out the testimony on
art of the PLAINTIFF, Mr.. Clay moved for
lsuit, on the ground that the defect, as
. by the proof, was not on the travelled
Pf the highway alleged to be defective,
Though within the limits of said high
was in a private way leading to the
fiGs premises, and cited authorities in
brt of his motion. The court ordered
suit, and the case goes to the full court
report of the evidence, with the stipula-
bat II the nonsuit 10 taken of, the de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
Shot.

Elmyra, N. Y, 80. A woman by the name
Of Arnold was shot this morning at Avoca,
Steuben county, by some unknown person;
three shots were found, two Of which took
effect. Slight hopes are entertained Of her
recovery No clue has yet been got to the
perpetrator. .l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

The Methodists of this city, having repaired
their parsonage. are now at work timing the
bell deck and portion of the belfry of their
church. Some bad leaks there have let in
the rain and nearly ruined some of the fresco
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO rHE-IK
Daily Eenaebee gournal.
Unknown Woman Drowned,

Unknown Woman Drowned.
Portland, Oct. 30. An unknown woman
was found drowned in the dock this morning
She appears to have been about 60 years odd
and thin. Was clad in dark skirt, " it'll
plaid shawl and nice underclothing. She had
Rochester Railroad ticket from this city to
Gorham in her pocket.
LATER.
The name of the woman found drowned
this morning was Mrs. Quinn. She came in
from Gorham few days since to see her hus-
band of, who is sailor. 1t is thought she
accidentally fell from the wharf.
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MARIN + WIS.

New York, 30. Arrived steamer Alice from
Malaga. The schooner Ellen A. Babcock,
from Boston for Philadelphia, went ashore at
Hell Gate to-day. She was subsequently got
OF and put on the dock at A storis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

The picture saloons are well patronized.
People desiring pictures of themselves or
friends should improve these bright days; the
atmosphere is clear, the sky bright, and even
plain people may expect passable pictures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-31

Immense RATS of logs are now being floated
down the Kennebec to the mills, guided by
four men to a raft.
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Arrested.

New York, 80. Mary Shepard of Brook
Ign is placed under arrest for strangling her
infant.
Jim Dunn, the prize fighter, was placed
under arrest for assaulting p. P. Mshony.
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Attention Sir Knights {!

meeting of Trinity Commandery X. T., will b.
holden at Masonic Hall, Augusta, Friday Oct. 3lst
inst, commencing at four O'Clock p. NJ.
Work in all the orders. All Sir Knights arr
earnestly request ted to be present
By order of the E. c..
oct29-t3t AUG. l.. SMITH, Recorder pro. teln.I
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Z. q. q. r.

AS1 LIZ m AOO0G NJ. ~
Will hold regular meetings every Friday evening
at Odd Fellows Hail. in Darby Bleck until further
notice.
Per order N G.
oct23-th &fri3m NJ. HARDEN, Sec'y.