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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
School Exhibition-AP Pleasant Affair.

Last Friday evening was an occasion of
much interest to the scholars, teacher, par
ents and many friends of the school in dis.
trict No. 2, in the north part of this city. The
scholars, thirty in number, gave an exhibition
at their new school house, which, by the way,
is one Of the best in the country. After the
most careful preparation and attention on the
part of the parents and scholars, the result of
the exhibition was such as would do credit to
schools Of higher grade, as we are informed
by those who witnessed the performances and
were much gratifed with the proficiency at
tanned. There were dialogues, declarations,
singing, &C.. several pieces deserve special
mention-that of Hattie Sibley, "Kerfew
shall not ring tonight" and of Annie Hilton,
"The Changed Cross" song by Henry
Hilton won deserved applause. The children
were all neatly and tastefully dressed. The
whole affair reflected much credit on the pu-
pills, the teacher of the school, Mrs. Hum
phrey, and the parents who have taken a
lively interest in all that concerns the welfare
of the school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, 2. A despatch from Aus
tin, Nevada, gives the particulars of tragedy
in Smoky Valley in that State, Recksten had
been for long time jealous of his wife in
consequence Of the attentions paid her BY a
Mr.. Norton, and they had had frequent
quarrels. Yesterday man named Osterhans
went to Reckstein's house. and receiving no
response to his demands for admission, broke
open the door. On the floor lay the naked
body of Mrs. Rsckstein, cut into pieces and
her head split open. At her feet were the
bodies of their two little girls, their heads
nearly severed from the bodies, and near by
were the dead bodies of Reckstein and Mr..
Norton, grappled as in a death struggle
Reckstein grasped in his right hand large
bowie knife covered with blood, and in Nor
tons right hand was a dragoon pistol, two
chambers of which were discharged. There
is no living witness to the terrible affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
CANADA.

Toronto, 2. A despatch from Fort Garry
Manitoba, says there is intense excitement
there on receipt of intelligence that Rel is in
Ottowa, and had taken the oath. The largest
mass meeting ever held in the Province as
sembled in open air and PASSED resolutions
expressing unqualified indignation at the at
tempt of Riel to take seat in the House of
Commons, and demanding Parliament to per-
form its duty and purge itself of his presence,
carsc his arrest and transmission to Mantle
ba, to stand trial on the charges of treason
and murder. The city council of Fort Garry
also held a meeting and passed equally strong
resolutions.
tragedy occurred in house of i'll fame,
here, last night. John Kelley set fire to the
clothes of one Of the inmates, named Slater.
ly, and she was burned SO severely, that she
died to-day. Kelley was arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03

A strike has occurred at Woodbury., Ind. -,
in large cotton fectory. Men, women and
children were employed twelve hours per
day, and very reasonably demand = reduc-
ton of the hours of labor.
III the senate wednesday, the session VA
mostly taken up with the consideration Of the
finance bill and Mr.. LogaD's amendment
making the present proportion Of banks and
currency in the State of Maine the standard
for all the States, was rejected. Other amend
ments were offered, but no other important
action was taken in the bill.
In the house of representatives the mining
bill was again taken up, and Messrs. Hswlsy
OF Connecticut and Phelps Of New jersey
made speeches against inhatios. The bill
evening session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
Masonic M Directory.

TRINITY COMMANDERY, No. :, knights Tenn
full moon of each month. A. D. knight, Eminent
Commander. o. b. QuiEby, Recorder; A. l..
Smith, Recorder pro tenn.
ALPHA COUNCIL-Meets at Hallowen Quar-.
terly Conversations, January, April, july Oc-
tober; Wednesday succeeding full moon. j.
w. Toward. Thrice Illustrious Master.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER-Meets
at Haowell. Stated convocations Thursday on
or before the full moon of each month. John
W. Rowe High Priest. +. j. Day, Secretary.
Stated meetings first Monday of each month.
Special meetings on Monday evenings. John W.
Rowe, Master. c. II. Brick, Secretary.
AUGUSTA LODGE, No. l4l, F. & A. NJ. Stated
meetings first Tuesday of each month. Special
meetings every Tuesday evening. c. B. Nor
uovG-i6m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
FOREIGN.

London, 2.The News special from India, says
incendiary fires are alarmingly frequent in
the neighborhood of Zetamow. la the Oval.
Tor district two large villages have been de.
stroyed. From Nepaul, large numbers of the
inhabitants are emigrating in consequence Of
the famine.
The Times says it has authentic advices
from the scene of war befor Bilboa to April
LIST, which show that the Republican troops
have taken no position since March 25sh
A three days armistcc, in which, Bilbao
was not included, has been agreed upon for
burial of the dead. Meantime the lombard
msnt Of the city continues.
General Caballero de Rodas with 5000 men
is advancing by forced marches to the assist.
ance of Marshal Serrano, daily.
The bark Panama from Ardrossan for Sa-
vannah, has been wrecked. The vessel and
cargo are a total loss, but the crew were
saved.
The ship Robert Dixon from Savannah for
Liverpool, put into Lisbon, leaking.
The Duchess of Devonshire is dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
Chicago Produce Market.
CHICAGO. April 2.

Flour-extra spring SOFA 675-.
Wheat-NO. spring, 124Kal26 No. Q 12lxsl2lh
cash; April, PAX May, IS No. 3, li7-al II;
rejected 10s14al0S.
Corn No. 2. mixed, cash, 62ka; April, 6txa
May 64k new 6o-a; rejected old, 80a60Is; new
$50 a5s1s.
Oats-Steady at AK for No.2 f:esh; cash, 464;
ASS May: rejected at ~.
Rye-90a92-.
Barley-No. spring l50a55; No. } strins l3Jsl3s
Dressed Hogs-6 OOa6 rs.
Pcrk-15 60a75, cash: April Is s0z May Is co.
Lard-9 33a9 30 cash: As for May.
Bulk Meats-sho uiders 5X; short rib mid sk a
-; shortclear mid 81 40
Green meats-shouders 5ls; short ribs IA.
Hams IA lbs average ais.
Whiskey-a3-.
Receipts 10 900 -four; 40 900 wheat; 5000 corn;
Al, eco oats; 1000 rye; 1000 barley.
shipments 6.OOc flour; 81 900 wheat; $4,000
corn; IA 900 oats: 5000 barley; 1900 rye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
Boston Boot and shoe Market.

IuE1DArs April i.
The shipments OF boots and shoes from this mar.
kct to places outside of New England for the past
week have been 20, 25S cases, against 324Hcases
for the corresponding week last year.
Total shipments since January l, 327, 7ss cases,
against 1851 1853 cases Tor the period last year
The shipments from Lynn for the week have been
1862 cases, against 1872 for the week last
year.
The shipments from Haverhill Tor the week ha We
been 1913 cases. against 1910 cases for the CORES.
ponding week last year.
The demand for goods continues to be quite as
large as buyers who fully understand the situation
OF affairs in the South have expected. High taxes,
low price of cotton, and expensive methods of Gull
tiyaton, have left but .;le to supply the Injuries
of life and all classes feel compelled TO ccono-
mize. Trade is light, and the demand from that
quarter has thus far been less than usual. Some
of the interior towns have been recently represent.
ed in this market but sales have been small. The
Western trade has been very fair, and the farm.
ers generally have sold their produce at good
prices, this section of the country is in condition
to supply themselves with what they need. There
is not much change to note in the manufacturing
towns, and while business is not go good as last
year. there is a fair degree of activity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
INDIANA.

Indianapolis, 2. At the convention Of the
general freight agents of various western
railroads and 3 light lines to-day, the follow
ing schedule of freights was adopted: Fourth
class freight from Chicago to Boston, 45c F.;
to New York, Acc; to Philadelphia and Bal
timore, SOC; from St. Louis to Boston, 55c (;
to New York, soc; to Philadelphia and Bal
timore, 45c; from Keokuk to Boston, 55c; to
Now York, SOC; Philadelphia and Baltimore
45c; from Indianapolis to Boston, 40c; to
New York, 35c; Philadelphia and Baltimore,
SOC; Louisville to Boston, 47c; to New York
42c; Philadelphia and Baltimore, SIC; Gin
ninnati to Boston, Acc; New York, 35c Phil
adelphia and Baltimore, soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
Assessors Notice.

FTNHE Inhabitants of the City of Augusta are
i hereby notified TO bring in true anu perfect
lists of their polls and also their estates, real and
personal, of which they were possessed on the first
day of April, 1874, also all property held by them
as collateral security or on Mortgage or in trust as
Guardians, Administrators, or Executors liable to
taxation. For the purpose of receiving said lists
and administering the necessary oath thereto as by
law authorized, we will be in session at the Alder
mems Room on Wednesday, the first day of April,
1874; Saturday, April 4th inst; and on each
succeeding Saturday Of April, from to IL A. N =,
nesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 18th, 9Th,
9Th 9Th, sth and 9th days of May next; also on all
stormy days within the time mentioned. Amy per-
sonal interview, or examination of property by
us, will not be considered waver on our part of
the liability of any person to bring in to us true
and perfect lists of all his or her taxable property
Blank forms for returns of property may be had of
US on application, or at the City Treasureis Office.
Us. TURNER, Assessors
GREENLIEF BARROWS,} of
A. d. TOWNSEND, } Augusta.
April /, 1874. apre-tlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03

HrIMBo1D's BrcHu.-The only reliable
medicine for diseases Of the kidneys and uri-
nary organs. A perfect diuretic, the long
continued use of which BY the people of this
country for the last twelve years has fully
established its reputation as the best remedy
for these diseases known.
1t is one of the few medic ines that have
stood the test of time. 1t has true and gen.
uine merit. Beware of counterfeits. The
genuine has Helmbold's private proprietary
stamp. For sale by all druggists.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
TELEGRAMS IN GENERAL.

About fifteen men employed in plastering
and stucco work in the new post office, Bos-
ton, have struck for four dollars per day for
the work of eight hours. They have been
receiving $3.50 for ten hours work. They
were paid off and discharged. 1t is proposed
to open the new building to the public il,
about sixty days.
London telegram says taat the Marquis
of Devonshire is dead.
The second boat of the New York and New
Bedford steamship line was launched at
Crooklyn yesterday. She is called the City
of F!tchburg.
Rebecca Burgess confesses putting poison
in the food of the family of Isaac iced
Matchbox, Long Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03

Personal.
A cable despatch announces the safe arriy-
al in England of Rev. A. Nj. Knapp and wife.
Daniel T. Pike, Esq, and family are to
return from Santa Barbara, California, to
their home in this city, about the second
week in May.
Annie Starbird is winning laurels as a men,
Der of the Kellogg troupe.
Col. ]. w. Porter, of Burlington, and Hon.
P. P. Burleigh, Land Agent, were in the city
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
WISCONSIN.

Milwaukee, 2. On Wednesday night at
Middletown, Wisconsin, while exercises were
being held in q school house, lamp exploded
which set fire to the building. About three
hundred persons were present and became
panic stricken. In the rush for the doors
about forty persons we're injured, four seri-
ously. The fire burned about half an hour,
when it was extinguished by two plucky wo-
men, who smothered it with overcoats and
carpets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
RHODE ISLAND.

Providence, 2 Thos. F. Collins. held
here under requisition from the Governor
of Illinois, on charges of conspiracy, escaped
from Jail this evening while the officer was
taking him to the Warden's table for tea,
the Warden's attention being meantime d.
verted by the prisoners wife. The fugitive
was pursued, but carriage was in waiting a
few steps from the door into which he sprang
and was driven Off The wife was taken in
to custody for abettng his escape, and ar
raigned before Magistrate andheld in $500
ban
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
OHIO.

Columbus 1t is stated that all saloons
in Mansfield were closed yesterday by the
new local prohibition law.
At Stuebenville band of music which had
been hired to play by rumseller, was at
tackled by . mob and broken up.
A number of non-union miners, yesterday,
attempted to 60 to work in the Hooking Val.
ley, Ohio, coal mine, but they were dragged
out by miners and horribly beaten. The po-
lice were only able to prevent murder. Fur
ther trouble 10 expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03

Sufferers from Scrofula affections, clean
up! Why wear your Pimples, Blotches,
Ulcers, Sores? Why have the life twisted
out of you by Dyspepsia, Rheumatism and
Govt? Why suffer Syphilitic and Mercurial
diseases to rot the bones in your body, or the
flesh off your bones? Why let your sluggish
blood drag, and scatter its distempers through
your veins? AYERS CoMP. Ext OF SARsA-
PARILLA cures these complaints, and cleanses
them out of the system. Use it faithfully,
and you bring to society healthier, cleaner,
and far more acceptable member Demo-
crat, Baltimore, MIDI t&wlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03

The new firm of Webster & Gordon begins
operations to. morrow, as will be seen by their
advertisement. Their store at the corner of
Water and Bridge streets, has been entirely
renovated and made ready for new and Sc
lect stock of goods from Boston and New
York. They have in store full line of hats,
caps, trunks, valises, travelling bags, UNI
brellas, etc. We trust the public will extend
to these young men liberal patronage. Mr..
Webster, the senior partner, has had several
years experience in the direct business in
which he now proposes to engage, and Mr..
Gordon, the junior, has chosen trade as his
life-work, and is in every way we'll qualified.
Those who have business with the new firm
will be sure of square, honorable dealing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03

A carpenter in this city. while removing a
partition from an old house, found a rats
nest in which were four silver spoons, two of
which were marked 81. NJ" and two simply
"M," a three tined fork, thirteen cotton
stockings and half peck of butternuts. The
house was occupied by b. F. Morse, and not
B. F. Butler, so the spoons cannot be ac-
counted form that way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
BrOnchitIs.

FREEroRT, DIGBY COUNTY, N. S.
January, 1865.
Mr.. JAMES l. FELLOWS,
SIR: In the winter of 1865, l was afflicted
with n severe attack of Bronchitis, and
although our doctors we're very attentive, and
used all means in their power, they failed to
afford me much relief. obtained your Com
pound Syrup of Hypophosphites, and took it
until it made permanent cure.
am now in perfect health and free from
Bronchitis.
Respectfully yours,
MENDALL CRoCKER.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03

Those ladies who hear the door bell ring,
before they are we'll through with their morn
ing's work, will appreciate this, from the
Saco independents
"The long suffering housewife hears the
door bell ring, washes the dough from her
hands. pulls down her sleeves, removes an
old calico apron, and with hasty lsok in the
mirror, goes out in the hall to find patent
medicine bill on the floor. A woman who
can go through this experience and resume
her work without making few casual re-
marks concerning Job and his patience, de-
serves niche in the temple of Fame"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
WEATHER..

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER. !
Washington. d. c. April 2.
On Friday, for New England, cloudy
weather and possibly light rain or snow, the
winds gradually veering to the west and
northwest during the afternoon and evening,
with clearing weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03

Mr.. William Bartlett has begun the canvass
of this city for the "Life and Public Services
of Charles Sumner, by the Rev. Elias Mason"
Mr.. Mason is tho well known author of the
lives ofseveral of our eminent public men,
and is eminently qualified for the task of
writing the life of the lamented statesman. 1t
will be the aim of both author and publisher
to produce book worthy of the subject and
the country. 1t will be sold only by sub
scription, and will be ready for delivery about
the first of May. Persons can consult Mr.
Bartlett at this office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03

Our correspondent at West Wateryille
writes that two barns, yoke of oxen, two
cows, and a considerable quantity of hay, be-
longing to Stephen Pullen, about mile below
that village, were destroyed by fire on We'd
nesday morning, little past midnight. One
Of the cows was found dead some distance
from the barn, and one OK broke loose and
died after running short distance. A colt
and some young stock escaped The cause
of the fire is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03

The frost still remains in the ground, with
no appearance of life among the grass roots.
March has been dry, cold month, with little
rain and snow, and good deal of wind that
solid as granite for public travel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
KAN SAS.

Fort Scott, Kansas, 9. In the District
Court yesterday, verdict of 500, 900 was
rendered in favor of Fort Scott against the
Kansas and Texas Railroad for breach of
contract by the failure of the company to To-
cate their machine shop here. The case is to
be taken to the Supreme Court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
tHarrtfD.

In Machias, 25th ult., Gilbert L. Crocker OF Ma,
ch.as to Miss Matte II. Wright of Cutler; 18th u. ..
Frank T. Towse to Miss Eliza A. Fielding; Alexan
der Kennedy to Miss Mary A. Cosgrove. all OF NJ.
In Machiasport, 9th ult Edgar b. Snail to Miss
Anna A. Larrabee; elst ult, John W. Berry to
Miss Edith 4. Page, both of Machiasport.
In Georgetown, ed ult., Thomas +. Moor to Miss
Margaret j. Scott, both of Georgetown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
New York, April =.

EVENING REPORT.
Wall Street markets are quiet aud devoid OF in
t,rest.
Money 10 ample supply at 4aJ per cent on call
Sterling steady at 4s5l2 for 6U days, anu 1851
1881 Tor demand.
Gold ranged from ll3li to 1884, closing at lib.
and li31.
Carrying rates aud per cent.
Customs receipts sass 900.
The assistant Treasurer paid $40 90 interest
and $40 900 in redemption of 20 bonds.
Business of the gold exchange bank:
Gold balances $l,9,0,l1l
Gross clearances 5S OU3 ,0OO
Currency balances 2,2&3, $50
Governments dull and strong.
State bonds quiet,
The stock market was quiet and steady early in
the day on narrow fluctuations, but closed active
and strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
PENNSYLVANIA.

Susquehanna Depot, .. A number Of the
old hands went to work yesterday in the ma
chine shop. All the machinery is now in OPP
Grafton and the disabled locomotives are be-
ing put in wsrking order. Those who have
not gone to work passed denunciatory r0so-
lutions Of others at work and voted to hold
out against the company. The troops are
being sent home and business is generally re-
sumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03

The blood owes its red color to minute
globules which float in that fluid, and contain,
in healthy person, a large amount of Iron,
which gives vitality to the blood. The Peru
Wan Syrup supplies the blood with this vital
element, and gives strength and vigor to the
whole system. apll-teod&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03

The memory of the late President Fillmore
was honored at the United States arsenal in
this city yesterday. A salute of thirteen guns
was fred at sunrise, one gun every half hour
during the day, and closing at sunset with
national salute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03

The firm of Percival & Lynn, dealers in
groceries in this city, has been dissolved W.
Z. Lynn is to continue the business &. the
old stand. Nr. Percival has been in business
for thirty consecutive years, and now retiies
for much nee ied rest and the recuperaton of
his health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-03
Supreme judicial Court-Danforth J. Pre-.
siding.


siding.
WEDNESDAY, April LIST.
The trial Of the bark case, Collins vs..
Buck, has occupied the entire day, and is not
yet finished. The testimony was closed at
noon. Mr.. Libbey argued the case for the
defendant, and Mr.. Pillsbury who has the
close had not quite finished his argument at
the hour Of adjournment.
THURSDAY, April %.
Mr.. Pillsbury having concluded his argu-
ment, and the judge given his charge, the
jury retired with the papers at ten O'Clock.
1t was nearly noon when they came in with a
verdict in favor Of the defendant.
No. $50 Simon Guptill ct ais. VS.. Halsey
H. Richardson, o. ID. Baker for pits. Cor
nish OF the Androscoggin bar for def. The
pits. are farmers living in Belgrade and man
ufac!urers of cider from apples grown upon
their own farms. In July 1872 they sent
several casks of their cider to Lewiston, and
employed an agent to sell it for them in that
city. The sale had but just opened when the
def. acting as City Marshal of Lewiston,
seized the whole lot, as being sold in violation
of the statute prohibiting the sale of intox-
cating liquors, together with the casks and
all the measures and vessels used in the sale.
The action is trespass to recover for the
value of the goods seized, the PITS. contend
ing that the cider was expressly exempt by
law from seizure. The value of the cider
and vessels is alleged to be S72G 20. In de-
fence the deft. says that the cider was seized
as intoxicating liquor upon warrants duly is
sued by the Municipal Court of Lewiston;
that after due proceedings in said court the
liquors were decreed forfeited to the city =;
and that thereby the officer is protected from
further liability in consequence ofthe seizure.
After getting out the testimony the case was
withdrawn from the jury and marked claw
on report" and goes to the full court for
their decision.
No. 1913 d. B. Fuller vs.. Benjamin A.
Post, Kinds for ptf. Bradbury Jr. for def
This is an action upon promissory note for
500 dated May IA, 1866, payable in eight
months with interest, signed by the deft. to
Charles II. Douglass or order, and endorsed
to the ptf. On trial.
NorE. 1t is not expected that any further
jury trials will be had this term.