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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-05
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, s. The coopers' strike termi
mated to-day by the employers agreeing not
to use any more barrels made at Portland or
Bath, Maine.
Only one shop hold out against the Girls
pins.
Bleakely, the murderer of his niece, made
another make believe attempt at suicide last
night.
Notwithstanding rumors to that effect,
there were no failures Of brokers to- day.
The legislative committee to investigate
the alleged outrages of the gas companies
were to meet here to-day, but only one men,
Der was present 1t is doubtful if any inves-
tigation is held.
The police found Mrs. Cassidy dead with
small pox, with an infant half starved beside
her and her husband drunk on the floor, in a
tenement house on Essex street this morn
ing.
The rumor to-day that the city chamber
lain refused to pay Mayor Havemeyer his
| salary is denied.
The truckmen in the employ Of the Morris
& Essex railroad struck for an increase of
wages to-day.
| New York, L. Steamship Rising Star
brings Panama advices of April "a Affairs
were quiet. There was no likelihood of any
armed resistance to the recent change of gov
eminent. The troops are kept under arms
| for any emergency. The legislature will
meet on the goth of May. The U. S. steamer
Tuscarora arrived on the Goth with members
of the Darien exploring expedition. There
are still fears of hostilities between Columbia
and Venezuela on the boundary question.
Shocks of earthquakes continue at San Sal
vador. The government palace has at last
| Ca mi m
became crazed. The U. S. exploring expe-
dition had finished the survey Of Lake Mica
qua and are now at work on San Juan river,
| hoping to conclude in June. band of rob.
bers in Peru sacked two towns, but were
finally captured by government troops. Al
houses were destroyed by land slides at Pico-
banda, Peru, and 36 persons persisted. The
river is damned and inuHdation IL likely to
add to the misfortunes of tho people. The
| u. S. steamer Pensacola is at Callao. Two
witnesses for Tichborne are about to leave
Chils for England. The Chilli mint is coin
ing o., OOO, 900 for Peru and 81 ,O00,0 for
Ecuador. The explorers Of Lake Gamute
have ascertained that it is in the Argentine
territory and 1900 feet above the sea.
There were heavy shocks Of earthquake ai
Mendoza, March 25th. U. S. ship Omaha
] left Valparaiso for Coquimbo. The Ports
mouth was at Talcobruno.
Arrived, steamers Egypt from Liverpool
and Rising Star from Aspinwall.
A Herald Lava Bed special says that moth
ing will be done at present. They are await
idg the arrival Of the 4th infantry, 500 stroni
from Little Rock, who are expected on tn,
18th inst. The correspondent attributes tn,
great loss of life in the fight Of the 26th o
April to the desertion of Co. Z, 18th infsn
try and some few of the artillery. who, wher
ordered by Capt. Thomas to fall back ant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-05
BOSTON ITEMS.

Boston, 3. The Massachusetts, Legislative
Committee on Finance will report on Monday
that the bill to consolidate the Hoosac Tunnel
lines Of railroads under the name of Boston
North Western Railroad Co., ought to pass
with certain amendments, which will not ma
terially affect the general character of the
bill as reported from the committee on rail-
roads.
The dead body Of well dressed man ap-
parently 35 years of age, with discharged
storm Of hail, snow and rain, prevailed
this afternoon.
The first structure finished and occupied in
the burnt district, was dedicated to- day. Ii is
of brick and freestone, and erected by j. M.
Hobbs on the south side of Sturges street.
Many prominent merchants and afficials were
present, and the occasion was one of much
speech making and enjoyment.
The fire on Shows wharf last night de-
stroyed the extensive establishment of Free
man Knowles & Co., dealers in salt and pick
led fish. Loss not lully ascertained, but will
probably reach $50, 900.
Arrived, barque Princess of Wales, Paler-
mo; steamer Blackstone, Baltimore.
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STATE NEWS.

The criminals from York county, including
Wagner, were removed on Tuesday from
| Portland to the new Jail at Alfred.
The Union and journal says that Hon. J.
IL. Burleigh of South Brunswick, is frescoing
the inside of his residence. 1t has taken .
force of twenty men fortnight, and the end
is not yet.
The locomotive "Androscoggin" ran of the
track On the Saltwater branch, Thursday,
and plunged into the water up to its parallel
rods.
1t is reported that the Collector of taxes of
Rumford has left for parts unknown, taking
with him $500 of the tswn funds and several
hundred dollars belonging to other parties.
The town has brought suit upon his bond.
John N. Anthony's house in Dennysville
was broken into on Thursday, Esd inst Mr..
Anthony and his wife being away. A bog
containing papers and $3.50 in cash was tax
en-. tAsia
The Bangor Commercial says that owing
| to the carelessness of the collector of the
town of Dover for several years past, the A.
RANGES of the town appear to be in bad
way. 1t has lately been discovered that there
is deficit of $4,000 which, for the last five
years, has been steadily increasing, and the
bondsmen of the collector are looked to 70.
place the sum. ti
Shorey of the Bridgton News, has Just
purchased for use in his Office one of the "Im-
proved Fairhaven Country Newspaper and
Job Presses"
Since last December there have been one
hundred and thirty-three persons taken to the
small pox hospital in Portland. Out of that
number but thirty three died, and some Of
those were very far gone when taken there.
1t is proposed in the Maine General Hos.
pital Fair at Portland, some Of the grand and
striking features of the Bazaar of all Nations
that now attracts so much attention in Bos-
ton, under the auspices of the Y. NJ. C. As
ISOLATION.
Mrs. Jane Davis of Biddeford, committed
| suicide the other day by jumping into the Ss
co river. She had two boys, aged 10 and Is
| respectively, and she lived with an aunt, she
supporting the family by working in the mills.
She has been for some months laboring under
an aoberats0n of mind, and in the morning
she arose quite early and dressed herself neat
y, combing her hair, etc., and went out
doors. Her aunt came out and urged her TO
come into the house, but could not prevail
upon her to re-enter. A lady living near bv
heard her pass the house sObbing and moan
i ing and was aware Of her stopping near BY.
She crossed the street to the b. 4 M. bridge.
and cast herself into the stream, which at
that point is narrow, but the water is high
and shift. After she went down into the va
ter her piercing shrieks were distinctly heard
for some distance away. She was seen 70
rise twice after going into the water and 10
throw up her hands, but the current bore her
on and probably over the f rst fall before any
assistance could reach her. Mrs. Davis was
about 4S years Of age.
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FROM HALIFAX.

Halifax, 8. A bill is before the New found
land legislature to prevent the killing of seals
as early as has been the custom. There has
been no loss of life in the Newfoundland
sealing feet this year.
A despatch from St. Pierre says that news
of the safety of the passengers and crew Of
the packet schooner Stella Maria, wrecked at
Sable island, was received with demonstra-
items of joy. &
Steamship Moravisn arrived this morning
from Liverpool. Major Gen. Haley, who
succeeds Gen. Doyle in command Of troops
here, was passenger.
The steamer Prince Edward arrived at
Prince Edwards island yesterday, II days
from Liverpool.
An immense sheet of ice prevents commu-
nication between Nova Scotia and Newfound-
land.
Seventeen more bodies were recovered
from the Atlantic yesterday.
A violent snow storm has prevailed here
all day.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH,
TO THE
Gully Eemmsbse apurnal.
PORTLAND.

Portland, Me-, 4. In the United States
Circuit Court on Saturday, in the case of s.
c. Lowd W. Maine Mutual Marine Insurance
Company, action on time policy Of insur.
ance Of $4,000 upon the brigantine JEFF Da.
Wis, wrecked in Sept. 1870, verdict was rem
dered for the plaintiffs for S443l24. Defend.
ant contended that the vessel became un-
seaworthy and suitable repairs were not
made.
Drowned.
Alfred Burns, master of the fishing schoon-
er Sam Cannon of Waldoboro. fell over
board Saturday night, while going on board,
and was drowned. His body was recovered.
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WASHINGTON.

Washington, 8. The following are the
postal changes during the past week in New
England: Office established at Elmwood,
Hartford Co., Conn. Postmasters appointed:
Henry A. Moore at IIamden Centre, Penob-
scot county, Me-, Lewis Deves at North Her
mon, Penobscot county, Me-, Geo. A. Ryder
at South Albion Kennebec county, Me-, c.
c. Atwood at Nelson, Chester Co. New
Hampshire.
TREASURY BALANCES.
The following were the balances in the
treasury to-day:
Currency, S3,o01, $50
Special deposits of legal tenders
for the redemption Of certif-
Gates of deposit, 1885, 900
Coin, 1921, 965
Coin certificates, 24,9l7, 800
Legal tenders outstanding, 357, lG0, sos
The assistant postmaster to-day received
500 postal cards as sample of completed
work. Orders will be filled towards the
close of next " eek direct from the manufac-
tory.
The secretary of the interior yesterday re-
ceived the following telegram from Governor
Terry Of Washington territory: "There are
strong indications of hostility among the In
dams in this Territory, Emisaries from the
Modocs have probably visited them. The
settlers have called upon me for arms. There
are none in the Territory. l await Untrue
tons" This telegram being referred to the
war department, acting secretary Robson to-
day informed the secretary of the interior
that under the provisions of the act 1908 the
territory Of Washington is entitled to arms
to the value of $50, 900 on Its quota for mill
tia and that the war department is able to
furnish about 800 stand Of arms with equip
ments and ammunition, to be charged to the
quota of the territory upon requisition of
the Governor, either by letter or telegram,
but the acting secretary desires the Governor
should understand that these arms are to be
advanced only on regular allowance of the
territory, and that the general government in
no way directs or authorizes any militia OPP
erations not instituted by its order and under
its direction and control. The substance of
the foregoing was to-day telegraphed by Sec
rotary Dslano to Gov. Terry.
Committees from two well known chi psi
fraternities of the north and south held their
sessions in this city on Friday and Saturday,
and agreed upon terms of consolidation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-05

How TO MAKE S50O.-Buy for a song, a
stylish broken-down horse, one that is pro-
nounced played out from lameness cure
him with bottle or two of Centaur Linment,
and pocket the difference. The Linimeut is
simply one of the wonders of the world.
Dumb beasts neigh out their gladness, and the
sore, manned and crippled of the human fam
lily hobble in and 60 on their way rejoicing.
Yes, it is wonderful.
CHILDREN CRY-for Pitchers Castoria.
1t regulates the stomach, cures wind collie and
causes natural sleep. 1t is substitute for
castor oil. maylt1m
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NEWS BY NAIL.

A heavy thunder storm in Chicago Tues.
day night Several houses were set on Are
by the lightning.
The indications now are that the s,riks of
the mill operatives in Rhode Island viii be Of
short duration and that the strikers will s.in
nothing but few days of idleness. Some Of
the mills have shut out the operatives ~
others are running as usual. The ssouts" -
making demonstrations. but no violence y
anticipated. - :" -
Another discussion Of the settlement Of the
american question took place in the British
House OF Commons Friday, the oppositiou
INDUCING in its usual growl.
George A. Rider has been appointed post
master at South Albion, Me-, vice Robert 4
Rider, deceased; Henry A. Moore has bsel
appointed postmaster 1t neg ONCE recent
established at Hampden Centre, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-05

REV. DR.. CLARKE WRITES while l was
under the process of Erysipelas the Hon. DR..
called upon me; told him how much
of the Hypo. had used. He said "Fellows
Hypophosphites is good medicine, an excel
lent tonic, and no doubt had drawn the acidi.
ty that was in my blood to the surface, and
thus prevented it from attacking some impor
tant organ of my system"
l have conversed with many who have
used it and all say they we're benefited by it
For myself, have much pleasure in ayinl
it improved my general health amazingly. II
gives clear skin and healthy countenance
but to know its virtue it must be used, ant
were it within the reach of all classes, be
lieve it would be used universally; yes, b,
the well, to renew their age, and by the sick
to make them we'll.
1t makes an old person look ten year
younger. "This witness is true" WouI,
that could more widely make it known 70
its many virtues. Long may its inventor liv,
to see the happy fruits of his invention.
ALEX. CLARKE, DID,, Amherst, N. S.
] apl29-t&wlw
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ArOOstOOk Tragedy.

he Wing of Saturday says that Cullen was
I'd in the cellar of Samuel Williamson's
Pc at Castle Hill, where he had secreted
|helf, and arresting him started for Prssque
On the way they were met by party,
seized their prisoner and hung him to a
1t is impossible to obtain particulars of
hanging, and it is not certain who the
f;ing party were. 1t is stated however that
en- confessed the deed before his summa-
xecution, and said he was glad he did it.
ly citizeus condemn the resort to Lynch
in the strongest terms, while others, in
of the brutality of the crime, commend
prompt retribution which followed the
iy deed. The matter is to be fully in
kgated by the authorities.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Produce Market.
NEW YORK. May 8


COTTON sales Sc bales. mid. uplands I93s
FLOUk-sales $500; state 5 1913 25: round hooI
Ohio 3ogie 80; Western 9OSl0 5O;Southern 90 d
IL 80.
WHEAT $1,000 blu; No. spring 61e17l; new
do IS: winter red and amber western $50 q
J 95
LORN- 5000: steamer 70 Q 72s: sail 81 O
OATS-sales 81 900 white state 53o55c; western
5295i
PORK Il. 60; prime. II 75gI5 90
LARD-s l-l699k kettle sass steam 9k9i0 Is
BUTTER-state. 33e37 Western 30e33
WIIISKEY Western free, 30 %
RICE-CaIoiina, 7kaSh
COFFEE-Rio l9Sl94
SUGAR-Perto Rico, 7ke7H :Muscovado, s
osk
MOLAssES-N. o. 67as0; Muscovado 1880
clarified 20s30.
SP'rs TURPENTTNE-52k-a
ROSIN-3 20
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 9sl0a refined, 20 q
s04
lALLOW-Sk OK
FREiGHTS TO LIvERPOOI,-Cotton str. ID
per sail ED; Grain per str. 51ad; corn per str
q: Grain "a
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Boston Hide and Leather Market.
FRIDAY. NAV 4.

The Leather market for the past week has ruled
very quiet, and the transactions have been small
The demand from abroad has slackened, and the
shipments of Hemlock are mainly to MI Previous
orders. Heavy leather rules In buyers favor, and
the demand is small Cropped Leather has been
moving fairly, but the demand is for small quaint.
ties. Rough Leather continues dull, with an accu-
mutation of the inferior grades. Calf skins, both
rough and finished, are in limited demand, and the
market is dull. In finished Wax and Kip the sales
have been small in quantity, and there IL no i'm.
proyement to note in price. Hides are very dull,
and in the absence Of tran actions quotations are
nominal. -s.-4t
We quote Sole Leather-Buenos Ayres and Rio
Grande at 2993l do middle 2983lk; do light ne
soc; California heavy 29s3Oc; middle $4,000; light
ss9soc; Orinceo. Texas, etc. heavy 25s9sc middle
2Sg29hc; light 27ca2S; good damaged. all kinds
and weights 26927c; poor damaged SlS22c. Dni9g
cropped heavy a s4sc; middle !ss4sc; fight 1e3.
Rough leather at IS 940c. Fiaished ieafher-Heavy
Wax at 25S2sc; damaged at 81 924c; Buenos Ayres
kip at % s29c for good, and 23525c for damaged.
California heavy 29a30; middle 29a30; light -
20. t---
tfides-Buenos Ayres at 26a27c gold; Monte.
vdeo 27c; Rio Grande, &c; 0rinocO use; Califor
MIA "a ka25c Corients 25Hc. s-t
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In Bankruptcy.

MAINE DIsrRICT.-In matter OF j. II. Manchester.
Pursuant to special order OF the U. s. District
Court, passed April 81 1873, shall sell free from
all encumbrances, tho goods, wares, furniture and
fixtures in the shop of said Manchester at Augusta,
to witt Store No. 49, the east side Of Water St.,
in said Augusta; also all the Paint, Oil, Paper
Hangings and all other articles of stock or other.
wise OF whatever name and description, contained
in said store. Said sale Will be held at said store
on Monday the fnh day OF May, A. ID. 1873 ut ten
purchasers. The Assignee is not personally liable
on any warranty.
apr25-ttd CHAS. +. JOSE, Assignee.
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by University.

by University.
he order Of exercises for the next Com
icement will be as follows:
|..unday Evening. July 2O,-Sermon before
y Boardman Missionary Society, by Rev.
Murdoch Of Boston.
ionday Evening, July 2l,-Prize decla-
zion of the Junior class.
tuesday Evening, July 22,-Oration before
literary societies, by Rev. Mr.. Pentecost
Boston.
Wednesday, July 23,-Class Day. Orator,
". Weston; Poet, N. Butler; Prophet, F.
t1er; Historian, A. II. Kelley; Address at
ETree, L. II. Clement. Meetings of the
mni and Trustees.
Thursday, -Exercises of the Graduating
pc. Evening,-Concert; music by Men
shon Quintette Club, assisted by Mrs. j..
ston West.
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sprague's visit to Maine.

". Sprague of Rhode Island, visited this
last week, and continued up the river to
vhegan, to look after the interests of the
ern Land Company. The Reporter says
he had long interview with Gov. Co.
Tuesday, and found him better than he
cted. Gov. Sprague says that Skowhe-
is one Of the most beautiful towns in the
FRY, expressed q wish that their print
% were located there, on account of the
y of the water, which greatly facilitates
producing of flne colors. Speaking of
manufacturing at Augusta he thought
should 60 on increasing their business
and improving their power,-thought
could manufacture cheaper, OF the whole,
aine than in Rhode Island or Massachu-
Maine needs cheaper rates Of trans
ction. Skowhegsn would yet become a
manufacturing town. In their lumber
operations they design to inaugurate a
" that shall be best for all.
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FROM SALT LAKE.

Salt Lake City, 3. Great excitement was
caused in mining circles by card from Gen.
J. T. Harrison Of New Orleans, superintend-
ent of the Stafford line Star Silver Mine, de-
nouncing the whole project as deliberate
fraud and swindle. Nearly $500, 1000 on stock
have been taken and paid for principally in
New Orleans. Harrison denounces Major
S. Wooley of Cheyenne, w. j. Jones of San
Francisco, Amos C. Ticknor and VIM. Cord
mes of Salt Lake, as the projectors of the
swindle.
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HAVANA.

Havana, 3. The Spanish bank 10 unable
to supply the demand for exchange. The
Grandeur scheme of the bank has failed,
and the exchange 10 rapidly rising. Mer-
chants consider the crisis over, and there are
DO longer any fears that some heavy sugar
buses will be compelled to suspend, although
some will lose heavily.
1t is reported that General Portillo has re-
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Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. May
rLOUR-sprnR extras 75s G5
WHEAT-No. q "a
CORN No. -
OATS-29Sa3l
RYE-No ., 6967I
BARLEY-SO tor No.2
MESS PORK-lS 90 a
LARD-summer log ; winter; kettle 81.
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Terrible Accident.

Dixon, Ill.,, 4. An iron bridge at this place,
fell with terrible crash, while crowded with
people to witness a baptism. Thirty-two
bodies have been recovered, and many more
are supposed to be under the wreck. OF
those saved, "a are more or less injured.
There were about two hundred persons on
the bridge at the time of the accident.
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Shooting Array.

Boston, 4. Thomas Maher, aged 90 years,
employed at the Beadville iron works, was
shot last night in Merrimac street, by ]. Shat
da, Portland street saloon keeper. The
shooting was the result of sudden quarrel.
Naher was taken to the hospital, supposed to
be MORALLY wounded. Shaida was arrested
and locked up.
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e Suicide at Waterville.

dr.. Charles Bigelow of Skowhegan, who
limited suicide at Watervillc on Friday.
millman by trade, and was employed at
time in the steam mill in this city. He
once in partnership with his brother, who
MS and runs the saw mill at Seven Mile
ook. He was man of good habits and
,utation. He had been out of health for
Epe time, land his name most likely is to be
led to the long list of self-destroyers who
e been led on to the awful act by mental
'ression and dependency, superinduced
physical infirmities.
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EASTPORT:

PASSPORT, Me-. 8. Albert Chaffe, the mate
of schooner May Harmon Of Lubec, was
drowned to-day off Cape Nisbeck. He was
setting the staysail, and while holding the
leaves family in Lubec.
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FOREIGN.

London, 4. The banquet preceding the
opening of the annual exhibition of the Roy
al Academy was held last night, aud was at
tended by a distinguished company. After
the usual toasts to the Queen and royal fam
lily. Sir Francis Grant, president Of the acad-
envy, proposed prosperity of the United
States, and in graceful speech congratulate
ed the American people on the development
of art in their country. The toast was elo-
quently acknowledged by Mr.. Schenck.
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ny are in two drives of about Ave millions

ny are in two drives Of about Ave millions
feet.
The cotton mill now in operation at Lisbon
and owned by Hon. N. w. Farwell of Lewis.
ton, is employing at present about 60 hand.
and disbursing for labor upwards of Sl5OC
per month. 100000 yards Sc inch sheetinp
are manufactured annually.
The Forrest Paper Company, of Orono has
begun to grind out paper from wood pulp.
Bangs, Weston & Co., still continue to rush
business in their sash and blind factory in
Bath, and have lately received 1OO, 900 feet OF
dry lumber from Michigan.
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The money will be refunded in every case
of liver complaint, jaundice, indigestion, dys.
pepsia, dizziness, costiveness, etc., where q
cure is not effected by fair trial Ct DR.. Ben.
nett's Celebrated Jaundice Bitters. Put up
only by johnson Bros, Druggists, Augusta,
Maine. +lf
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BATH.

Bath, 3. Schooner Lyon, wrecked at the
mouth of Little river April twenty. ninth,
was sold at auction in Bath to Luther Mad.
docks of Boothbay. She has since been raised
and will be repaired at trifling expense.
The fifty-ffth snow storm of the season
commenced here last night and continued
through the forenoon.