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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
Asthmatic BrOn :hitis, of Nine Years
Standing, Cured by the Syrup.
ST.. JOHN, n. B. August

ST.. JOHN, n. b. August III, 1863.
Mr.. JAMES |. Fellows:
DEAR SIR-I consider it my duty to in
form YOU of the great benefit have received
from the use of your Compound Syrup Of
Hypophospbites. have been, for the last
nine years, a great sufferer from Bronchitis
and Asthma, at times so i'll that for weeks
could neither lie down or take any nourish-
ment OF consequence, and during the time
suffering intensely. have had. at different
times, the advice Of twenty-five physicians
The least exposure to either damp or draught
was sure TO result in a severe attack Of my
disease. Finding no relief from all the medi-
zines had taken, l concluded to try your
Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites, and
have great reason to thank God for the result
have, in ALL taken twelve bottles, and now
feel as strong and we'll as ever felt in my
life, and for the last year have not had one
moments sickness, and neither does dampness
or draught have the least effect upon me.
Were to write on the subject for hours, l
could not say enough in praise of your inval-
liable Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites,
or give an adequate idea of my sufferings.
You are at liberty to make what use you
please of this letter, because l hope its pub
licity may be the means of benefitting other
sufferers as much as it has me
remain yours respectfully,
Mrs. HIPwELL, Exmouth street.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
Rall0tnell Local Nems.

We understand that Mr.. William C. Fuller
has purchased of Mr.. Frank O. Brown, the
refreshment and oyster saloon on Water ST.,
few doors south of the post office, and pro-
poses to carry on the business with such i'm
provements as may be deemed advisable for
making it frst-class establishment. Mr..
Fuller is veteran in that line of business,
and knows Just what string to pull to ensure
| success.
| Simmons has been brushing up for the sum-
mer campaign in the photograph and picture
frame line, and is bound to shine.
There has perhaps never been more quiet
| time for police business in our city, than the
present. Everybody seems disposed to obey
the laws of the State, and regard the ordin-
ances of the city; and everybody knows that
| the virtual Punishment of ntoxicants has
| brought about this favorable change.
new impulse will soon be given to the
granite business in this city. The New York
State House appropriation of $1,000, 900
makes our quarry men and stone cutters hap
Ply in the expectation of greenbacks they have
| so long been waiting for. They had rather
| trust to sight than ta5M on the gresnback
question.
| Mr.. Alden J. Stafford Of this city, who has
spent the past winter in Cuba, arrived home
on Wednesday last looking hale and hearty.
lie is of the opinion that the exaggerated re-
ports of the sensational press have done much
to give false impression to the people of the
United States of the real condition of things
| in the Island Of Cuba, and has but little SYM
pathy for those engaged in "tilbustering,"
considering that they are enemies to the peace,
quiet and prosperity of the government. Mr..
Stafford has spent most of his winters in Cuba
for the past fifteen years or more and is we'll
posted in the details of Spanish affairs in that
island.
On the evening of Tuesday last the men,
beers of the Congregational Sabbath School
and society in this city invaded the residence
of Deacon Simon Page in vast numbers com
pletely surprising their time. konored Super
intendent on the anniversary of his seventeen
birthday, and giving him a greeting such
as his long and faithful SER, c so richly merit.
After the first dash Of excitement experienced
at raid so sudden and formidable had passed
away, the worthy host threw open his doors
and surrendered at discretion We learn
that the evening was spent in unalloyed enjoy
ment by all interested.
Mr.. j. W. Clarke's brick block on Water
street demonstrates the surprising and magic
virtues of a little paint and oil when 'put
where they will do the most good"
Several csrgoes of coal have arrived at this
port for local use. The increased demand
for the past few years has more than doubled
the sales on this river.
Work on the Industrial School building
will be commenced at an early day. The
structure will be an ornament to the city, and
confer lasting credit upon the liberal found
ers OF so benevolent an institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
TELEGRAMS GENERAL.

Gen. Sickels, eX-minister to Spain, was
presented to Queen Victoria yesterday
The small poX is prevailing in Minatlllan,
Mexico, and vessels are there loading for
New York.
John Lucas, the English political econc-
mist, is dead.
1t is stated that the present commissioner
of public works of New York, who is a sue
ccs:or of Tweed, has made half dozen spe
cial contracts, involving over a half million
dollars, without any advertising therefor, the
prices charged being 60 per cent. higher than
could have been obtained under competition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, May g, 1874.
q flour-cXtra spring ;0a6 %.
Wheat-No. spring, l2S-al2sIe: No. 2, l244.a
l2j-; May, l25Ia ; June, l3G.cal26A No. ), 10
al20; rejected, lll-all2-.
Corn No. =, mixed, cash, G3ha-; May, -;
June. "a VI new No. naked, S4l. ats; rejected,
Old, Gla62 "a; new, Gl-.
Oats ;. 47'.atiA May, AK June, iS', =
rejected, --di5t9.
Rye-No. 2, 9!l4a92-.
Brey-No. spring li2a4S; No. sning lljallj.
Dressed HOgs-G OOa6 d.
Pcrk-l6 SO nI6 80, cash; May, 10 j0a5o--; June
Is -.
Lard l0i.a---, cash; l9i, lor May; June, 10 80.
Bulk Meats shoulders G.. short RIB mid IA
-; short clear mid slsaa
Green meats-shoulders Sly short ribs
Hams II lbs average ala.
Whiskey-H-.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, tai; wheat do Aga
"a.
Receipts 900 -four 10000 wheat $1,000 corn /;
Il 900 oats; UOGO rye; 1000 barley.
shipments 10000 flour: 2O3,0o0 wheat; PIP 900
corn; 100 600 oats , 600 barley; 100 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
ENNSYLV ANA.

Philadelphia, G. The following despatch
has been received here:
Liverpool, 6. The reports concerning the
steamship Ohio were greatly exaggerated.
The steamer is uninjured She will sail from
Liverpool on her regular trip to. day.
The sale of the Sunbury q Lewisburg Il. r.
yesterday, at SOL 600, was free of all incum-
ORANGES and was not subject to a mortgage,
as stated.
Pittsburg, G, There was an explosion of
gas in coal shaft at Rush Run, o., yester-
day. No one was hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
CUBA.

Havana, 8. The General of Artillery
Cayltano Fugueroa left yesterday for Puerto
Principe to relieve General Portillo of his
command.
Captain General Concha has issued q de.
cree ordering the formation of eight batall-
ions of colored MALTA.
Four prominent bad characters who offered
armed resistance to Gendarmes were tried by
court martial to- day and two were shot.
The United States steamer Gettysburg left
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
WEATHER.
WAR DEPARTMENT

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
Washington, d. c. May C.
For New England, the Middle States and
the Lower Lake region, partly cloudy and
hazy weather and variable winds, mostly
from the north, will prevail, with cool
weather and slight rise of the barometer.
Washington, Il A. NJ. For New Eng
land, the Middle States and the Lower Lake
region, clearing weather, with cool northerly
and variable winds will prevail, with a slight
rise in the barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
Masonic * Directory.

ALPHA COUNCIL-Meets at Hallower Quar-
terly Convocations, January, April, July, Oc-
tOber; Wednesday succeeding full moon. j..
W. Toward. Thrice Illustrious Master.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER-Meets
W. Rowe High Priest. FL. Day, Secretary.
BETHLEHEM LODGE, No. 35, F. and A. NJ.
Special meetings on Monday evenings. John W .
Rowe, Master. {. II. Brick, Secretary.
AUGUSTA LODGE, No. l4l +. Il A. NJ. Stated
meetings first Tuesday of each month. Special
meetings every Tuesday evening. {. B. Nor
ton, Master. f. +. Blackmau, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
Lincoln County Supreme Judicial Court
Barrows,J J. Pre- siding.

MONDAY, May 4.
Mozart Gallup ct al. VS.. Luther Maddocks
ct ais This is an action of trespass. Plfs.
were the owners and occupants of porge
factory in Boo.hbay, and in their writ they
allege that the defts broke into the same and
carried off about 5000 worth of the apparatus
necessary to carry on the establishment.
Defts. claim ju tiicaton as tax collectors for
Boothbay, and that they took the articles and
sold them by auction to pay the overdue taxes
on the property. Also set up that the plfs.
have overestimated the value OF the articles
taken. On trial. Adams for plfs., Gould &
Moor for defts.
TUESDAY. May 9TH.
Gallup ct al. vs.. Maddocks ct ais. On trial
since yesterday. The jury took the case at
5 80 z. NJ, and had not agreed at the time Of
adjournment.
WEDNESDAY, May 9th.
Gallup ct al, VS.. Maddocks ct ais. Yer
dict for the pltfs. for S253.62.
Frances Wyman ct al. vs.. John Leavitt.
This is an action on the case for negligeptly
blasting rocks so as to damage adjoining
property belonging to plff. Deft was sub
contractor, doing work in constructing the
Knox & Lincoln railroad in Newcastle, where
the plff's premises are located. Damages are
laid in the sum of $500. On trial
j. Baker for plfs. Gould s. Moor for deft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
NEWS BY ALL.

There is a rumor that President Grant some
time since rendered to EIihu b. Washburn,
Minister to France, the Secretaryship of the
Treasury, that a reply has been received in
dcating WashbnrR's acceptance of the offer.
and that his name will soon be transmitted to
Congress.
In the Senate, Tuesday, the Louisiana re-
lief bill was reported back with an amend
ment increasing the appropriation by sGo,-
900, and was the occasion OF a long discus
sion, which became largely sectional in char
acter, ended in the bill being recommit,ed to
the committee on appropriations. The con-
sideration of the civil rights bill was also re-
sumed.
In the House of Representatives bill re-
lating to the adjustment of land grants was
passed resolution was adopted providing
for an investigation into the alleged efforts by
government and District officials to defeat the
District investigation. The house in commit
tee of the whole considered the centennial
bill, and the discussion was long and heated,
but no action was taken. An evening session
was held for the consideration of the Indian
appropriation bill.
The Gardiner journal says that the annual
meeting of the Oakland Park Association
was held at City Hall, Tuesday evening. The
report of the treasurer was read and new
code of bylaws adopted.
The following officers were elected:
Presdent--J. Il. Richards.
Directors--J. T. Richards, VIM. Il. Wharf,
VIM. +. Richards, Warren X. Lewis, James
A. Jackson.
The association voted to leave the question
of joining the National Park Association to
the decision of the officers.
1t is contemplated to have trot on the
park July 4th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
MINNESOTA 4.

st Paul, 6. y despatch trcm Bismarck
says that Major Sparry Indian agent, arriv-
cd yesterday with delegations OF Arrikanee
and Mandans, on their way to Indian Terri
tory, to examine the county with view to
removal there. The tribe of Grosventre re-
fuse to 90. From Indian Territory they will
90 20 Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07

Mrs. Charlotte Smiley, widow Of the late
Dea. James Smiley of Sidney, died in Peter
boro', n. H., this week, at the age of 76year'.
Her husband died about four years since, and
latterly Mrs. Smiley has been living with her
daughter, Mrs. Weston, in New Hampshire.
The remains will be buried in the Springer
burial ground in Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
WASHINGTON.

Washington, 6. Gen. Butler is pronounced
by his physicians considerably better to night.
His Hines, seems to have been occasioned by
prostration from oyerwork and earnest effort
is made to keep his mind entirely free from
all personal or political excitement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07

Don't BE DIscoURAGED.-Supp you
hare "tried fifty remedies" and received no
benefits there therefore "no balm in Gilead
Verify there is. Your liver may be congested,
your stomach half paralyzed, your nerves
auivering, your muscles knotted with torture,
your bowels CONSTRUCTED, your lungs diseased,
YOUR blood full of impurities-yet in one
week after commencing a course of DIR.
WALKERS VINEGAR BITTERs you will feel
like a new creature. apr30t&w4w
The hardest cough yields readily to Adam
sons botanic Cough Balsam, and the patient
finds himself permanently cured. Sold by
druggists everywhere. apl6-teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
YER MONT.

Rutland q. Frederick Myrck, farmer
and Spectator of Bridgewater, was assaulted
on Monday night, on the highway, and rob.
bed of $3.50. His head was beaten almost to
jelley.
Mrs. Lizzy kearney of West Rutland.
while in fit of insanity, drowned herself
and infant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

New York, May 8, 1874.
EVENING REPORT.
Money was easy at 3a4 per cent.
Sterling firm at iSS-dicS for to days. and 4?l-
Tor demand.
Gold ranged from ll2L to ll2i4, closing at ll2i4
and li2i4.
Carrying rates and ~ per cent.
Customs receipts 1853 900.
The assistant Treasurer paid $45G 900 interest
and $40 900 in redemption of 20 bonds.
Busl.ess of the gold exchange bank:
Gold balances $l,733 9G2
Gross cIearances 43,l23 90
Currency balances 2,0l3 663
Governments strong.
state bonds nominal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
INDIANA.

indianapolis, 6. The municipal election
yesterday was holly contested. The vote
was the heaviest ever pollsd, resulting in
victory for the democrats or anti-temper-
ance party. This is the first time in Is years
that this city has been under democratic con-
troll. The temperance ticket was elected in
eleven towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
LIE WESTON.

Lewiston, &. This afternoon, ia TIE case
of James NJ. Lowell, convicted of wife muir
respondent withdrew the exceptions then
made to the verdict. The prisoner was
brought into court and Judge Walton sentence
ed him to be hanged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07

Capt. C. A. Boutelle, late editor OF the
Wing and Courier, has decided to publish in
Bangor, a new Republican morning daily pa
per. twill be issued at an carly day as soon
as the necessary machinery and material can
be got together and organized. Capt. Bou-
tclle was in this city yesterday, on his way TO
Portland and Boston, on business connected
with his proposed new daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07

Our correspondent at Windsor reports that
at the quarterly meeting of the NJ. E. church,
David Cunningham had his license renewed,
aud Orrin Taylor and Evander Brown were
granted license to exhort. MIR. Brown act
ed on his license last Sunday morning, for the
first time at the Stoney Brook school house,
preaching with apparent good success to a
full house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
OHIO.

Cincinnati, 9. despatch from Little Rock
says that Judges Searle and Bennett escaped
last night from the guard, at Benton, and ar
rived here early this morning. The writer
has seen and conversed with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
Attest: CHARLES HEwINS. Register. 3w20

KENNEBEC COUNTY.-M a Court Of Probate,
held at augusta on the fourth Monday Of april,
1874
EUGENE w. WHITEHOUSE, Executor Of the
IL lat will and testament of Oliver Gould, late OF
Augusta, In isaid county, deceased, having pre-
sented his first account OF administration Of the
estate of said deceased for allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given to all
persons interested, by publishing copy of this
Journal, printed at Augusta. that they may appear
at Probate Court to be held at Augusta, in said
county, on the fourth Monday OF May next,
and show cause, if any, why the same should
not be allowed. II. X. BAKER Judge.
A true copy.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register 3w2O
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NEW BRUNSWICK.

st John, e. Fulton, the stroke oarsman OF
the Paris crew, met with severe accident
yesterday. He cut his foot with an adze and
will be laid up for months, incapcitati1g him
from all rowing engagements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
ILLINOIS.

Chicago, 8. The Illinois Farmers Associ-
alton yesterday voted to enter the political
arena and will hold State convention June
10, which is two days before the republican
convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
CANADA.

Quebec, 6. George Smith of New York,
tried for the murder of Patrick O'Brien, at
Drelet's tavern, at Fay's Road, on the 7th OF
February, has been found guilty of murder,
but recommended to the mercy Of the court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
Cincinnati produce Market.

Cincinnati. May g. 1874
PORk-l1 j0-al7 80
LARD--steam lQah kettle, l04 "a.
BULK MFATS-shoulders 81. Q . clear rib side
sss q ; clear sides as3s
BACON-shouders ga @; clear rib sides 9l2
-: clear sides ga O..
WHISkEY-.2l-.
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LOUISIANA.

New Orleans, g. All the crevasses in Pla-
qneAine parish are closed. The work of re-
planting the rice has commenced The sugar
cane in the inundated district has not been
entirely ruined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
Good Templars In Kennebec County.

The members of the l. o. of G. T. of Ken
nebec county will meet with the Nahumkeag
Lodge, No. 3l4, at Vassalboro, on Thursday
evening, May l4th. at seven o'clock, and cor
tinue through the next day. -,
Reports from the various lodges will be
received. A discussion will be had on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07

There was an error in the item in reference
to the Squirrel island property yesterday
The house of Messrs. Farr and Tobey has
been purchased by Geo. F. Hawes, 4. [.
Dolliver, Erastus Hamilton and Elisha
Springer. We understand that Mr.. Tobey
will build house the present season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07
BELFAST.

Belfast, 6. The East Maine Conference OF
the Methodist Episcopal church commenced
in this city to-day. Bishop f. S. Jane of
n, Y. presides and large number of minis
tiers are in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07

The business of ship building seems to be
reviving. In Damsriscotta alone there are in
process of construction some five or six YES
sells. so that the shipyards present lively ap-
pearance. This, with the increasing tenden-
CIV of other branches of business seems to be-
token revival of sold times" Not in this
section of the country alone is this activity of
business observed, but in nearly all the east
ern States. 1t is to be hoped that these IA
vorable signs in our business centres are the
preludes to general prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07

There is said to be well, active man liv-
ing within half mile Of the village OF Dam
sri,cotta who has not been ''down town put
once during ten years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07

While people are generally cautioned 10
look to the length Of their purses, we caution
the fish-mongers to look to the length of their
Holsters. and thus avoid penalties imposed by
the law of last winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07

The concrete sidewalk on Bridge street, in
front of Lancey's block, needs to be newly
travelled and rolled. Too much tar there,
Mr.. Commissioner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07

MRS. NJ. f. GLINES will attend to Dress MAX.
vi ing. Will take work at home will go out
by the day.
Residence at Mrs. Meader's,
in the Weston House, Gage Street.
Augusta April "a, 1874. Mays.tlw
KENNEBEC COUNTY.-At Court Of PROBATE
held at augusta, on the fourth Monday Of april!
nANIEL II. THING, Guardian Of Lavonia Reed
IL of Mt. Vernon, in said county, insane, having
presented his first account of guardianship Of said
ward for allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given to all
persons interested, by publishing q copy OF this
order three weeks successfully in the Kennebec
Journal printed at Augusta that they may appear
at Probate Court to be held at Augusta, in
said county, the fourth Monday Of May
next, and show cause, if any, why the same should
not be allowed. IL. X. BAKER, Judge.
a true copy.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register. 3w20
KENNEBEC COUNTY-In Court OF PROBATE he'd
at augusta, on the fourth Monday Of Aprt, 1874.
TULIA A. FARNHAM, widow of Charles II.
- Farnham, late of Belgrade, In said county, de.
ceased, having presented her application for A.
owance out of the personal estate of said deceased
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully in the Kennebec Journal, print
Ell in Augusta in said county, that all persons in.
terested may attend at a Probate Court to be held
at Augusta on the fourth Monday of May next,
and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer
of said petition should not be granted.
II. X. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs. Register. 3w2O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-07

As there have been reports that Mr.. Charles
Diplock has called upon the city for help IN
the support of the late Christina Fairbrother,
lust deceased, Mr.. Diplock wishes US to say
that ouch reports are entirely without founda-
ton in fact He has not received any help in
the direction indicated.
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Ordination of Rev. J. w. Kinds.

On the evening Of Thursday, May l4'h'
Rev. j. w. Kinds will be ordained, by appro-
pirate rites to the work of the Christian min
istry and as pastor over the Winthrop street
Universalist parish of this city. The services
will commence at Z 10 o'clock, and will be
held in the church. Rev. j. c. Snow of Au-
burn, will preach the sermon. A cordial in
yitation is extended to all interested, to at
tend.
The Ordaining Council, consisting OF three
clergymen and four lay brethren, will meet
for the examination of the candidate, in the
church at 4 o'clock, p. NJ, of the same day.
Names of the members of the Council and OF
clergymen who will be present at the Ordl'
nation, will be given hereafter.