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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-30
FOREIGN.

Constantinople, 20. The food at Bagdad,
Turkey, by the overflow of the Tigris, de-
stroyed great amount of property and sew
eral persons were drowned.
London, 20. A conference of the owners
and agents Of the steamships plying between
Liverpool and New FORK is in session in the
former city and will end on Friday. 1t is
reported that the close of tie conference will
be signal for system Of vigorous competi-
ton between the various lines and that pas
senger and freight rates will be reduced.
A meeting of farmers was held at New mar
ket, yesterday, to consider the present diff
cultes with agricultural laborers. Among
the speeches delivered was one by Mr.. Wood,
a native of England, but now resident of
Ohio, who offered to bring from that State
any number of persons who were willing to
work for II shllings week, in place of the
laborers now locked out.
The race for the Great Metropolitan stakes
at EPSON was won by Royal George. Inqui-
etnde wa % and Aldrich Sd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-30
MASSACHUSETTS,.

Lowell, 20. The city council has appro-
priated $500 for memorial day.
The Louisiana relief committee organized
tonight by choosing Mayor Jewett chairman.
b. Il. Patch secretary and treasurer and voted
to employ canvassers to thoroughly solicit
subscriptions. II. II. Wilder, a member of
the committee, pledged 5000.
Boston, 30. Lieutenant Governor Talbot
has reached home, and to-day assumes the
duties of acting governor.
heavy rain and sleet storm prevailed las.
night and continues to-day.
Senator Schurz arrived here Monday night
much fatigued with his rapid journey from
Washington and the previous labors involved
in his senatorial duties. His eulogy upon
Sumner had not been commenced and most of
his time here has been employed in complet-
ing it. Consequently he has had little OPP
portunity OF accepting the private hospitali-
ties of our citizens. He finished reading and
correcting the proof sheets of his eulogy on
ly an hour before its delivery. The manu-
script was given to Messrs. Rockwell and
Churchill, city printers, and to their obliging
promptness the newspapers and the public are
greatly indebted. Mr.. Schurz leaves for
Washington tomorrow morning
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OHIO.

Cincinnati, %. r. II. Hayslip, postmaster
at Guyandotte, w. Va, and efitor o. n
Echo, was shot and instantly E,!!,,l LUCK.
evening by Charles Smith. Smith claims the
shooting was accidental.
Augustus Bradley, formerly superintendent
Of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Railroad, committed suicide yesterday. No
cause assigned.
Cleveland. 20. Stephen Hood, the muir
derer, was executed to-day, the Governor
having refused TO grant a respite. The un-
fortunate man manifested little emotion and
when asked if he had anything to say replied
in the negative. He calmly shook hands
with all on the scaffold, bidding each farewell
and while the sheriff was adjusting the moose
and the other officers were fastening his limbs
he stood gazing complacently on the spects-
tors and turning his head to accommodate the
rope. At six minutes before II the trap was
sprung, allowing fall of G feet. In II min
utes the pulse ceased to beat and it 20 min ntes
the body was taken down and in the examina-
ton the neck was found to be broken.
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STATE NEWS.

Mr.. ID. T.. Johnson. of Saco, who for some
time past has been employed as bridge in
spector on the Maine Central railroad, has
accepted position on the Grand Trunk rail
road
Bath people are eating the first Kenue bee
salmon of the season.
According to the school census Just taken
using that as "a basis-the populatiIn Of
Lewiston has increased about 1000 the past
year, making the present population Of the
city about %, 900. Adding the population of
Auburn the popelaton OF the two cities
practically one-is over 80 900
AS Mr.. Alfred ibby, house carpenter
was going to his dinner Monday in Belfast,
he dropped dead in the street. He was about
SO years of age, and leaves wife and two
children.
Sheriffs have been notified by the Deputy
Sheriff OF Exeter to be on the lookout Or one
Mullsn, horse thief.
The decision in the Reed case as to !. new
trial based upon the executions fled by Mr.
McCrillis, counsel for the prisoner, viii no
be announced until the Jane term.
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The Press says that the citizens of Show
hogan held meeting on Saturday evening to
consider the matter OF starting manufacturing
of some kind in the place. A committee was
chosen to take entire measures in the pre-.
misses. 1t is thought that from 100000 to
100000 could be secured in the vicinity in
stock in manufacturing company.
Plenty of hay in Piscataquis county at $40
per ton.
Ex.Mayor Bass of Bangor and his brother
| sailed from Portland for Liverpool, Saturday
on the stermer Polynssian.
Lots of new houses are to be built in Bath
the present season. Real estate agents tell
the Times that 200 tenements would be taken
to-day if they we're to be had at any reason
able rate or indeed at any rate.
1t seems to be conceded that the tax 90 in.
surance companies, as provided by the act OF
the last legislature, cannot be assessed until
next spring on the basis Of the business OF
1874. So there will be no income to the
State from insurance tax until another year.
A little boy about or years Of age was
at Brunswick yesterday with his mother, and
was intending to come to this city by the
morning train; but the train started just
moment too soon and the boy was left behind.
At this the little fellow began to cry so hard
that some passenger thought he was hurt and
pulled the bell rope to stop the train. After
backing up to the depot the conductor found
out what the boy wanted, swore dreadfully
and took the mother apd son on board. 1t
isn't every man that could do what the boy
did Portland Press.
MIR. John Robinson of North Monmouth,
Monday, while descending the cellar stairs,
lost his balance and fell ten feet, dislocating
his shoulder and bruising his person quite &C.
riously. MIR. r. is about 20 years of age.
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Boston Boot and shoe Market.
WEDNESDAY. April y

The shipments OF boots and shoes from this mar.
ket to places outside of New England for the past
week have been Il s92 cases, against 2Sisil cases
for the CORES spending week last year.
Total shipments since January l, 4a3,1l2 cases,
against Al sJ2 Tor the same period last year.
The shipments from Lynn tor the week have been
1922 cases against 6j6l cases for the same week last
year.
The shipments from IIaverh Tor the week have
been 35s cases against 2746 eases for the cores
bonding week last year
The shipments from this market to the trade out
side of New England is gradually decreasing, and
the goods now sent forward are almost exclusively
TO an orders. The Western trade are ordering fair
quantities, but the South are sending for small
lots, and business is duh in that section. Collec.
tons met iull as promptly was expected
aud there is no great cause for complaint There
is a good healthy business in the various towns
where light work is done, although there is less
activity than in some previous seasons. There 10
ra her more doing in heavy work, but there is no
disposition to force production, and a spirit of
caution prevails IN all departments. Prices are,
as a whole unchanged, although there are, as al.
ways at the close of season, some bargains TO be
picked up by parties who DESTROYS to clean up
before commencing upon fall work
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PENNSYLY ANA.

Harrisburg, 20. The residence of Henry
burlington, at Huntsville, was burned this
morning, together " it'll two Of his sons and u
daughter.
Philadelphia, 20. An accident occurred
this morning, II miles west of Altoona, near
Cresson. Five rattsmen were walking on
the track toward Cresson and were met by a
freight train going east. They stepped on
the other track, when the Pacific train going
west struck them, killing four Instantly and
seriously iniuring the fifth.
At a meeting of the citizens, to-day, in aid
OF the Louisiana sufferers, $500 was sub
scribed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-30
The Hen Fever Revived.

The hen fever seems to have "broken out
in a new place" and is prevailing quite extern
sively in this city. J. p. Wyman, Esq, is
building hennery, which will be heated by a
furnace, similar 70 those used in green houses.
The whole affair will cost 500. p. c. Doll-
yer is erecting hennery costing $500, and
Thomas Little large one. These people en-
gage in the business more for the 'fuu of the
thing" than for any real profit which they
expect to derive, though that is not to be de-
spised. Mr.. Fred Hamlen has eight orders
ahead for eggs for Buff Cocllins. These are
favorite birds. When first introduced in
England they were greatly sought for and
brought fabulous prices. They are easily
domesticated and valuable in every respect.
Other parties in the city, are operating on a
small scale for pleasure and profit. Hen
breeding has been wonderfully stimulated by
the operations of the Maine Poultry Associa-
ton.
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STATE OF MAINE.

AROOSTOOK, ss.-Court Of County Commiss;on-
ers, January adjourned 7srSs, 1874.
On the foregoing petition, ORDERED, That notice
be given that the Commissioners will meet on Mon
day, July =. 1874, at A NJ, at B. R. Walkers's.
in Island Falls, and thence proceed to view the
route mentioned in said petition, and i'm
mediatey afterwards hear the parties and their wiz
nesses there or at some convenient place In the vi.
entity and take such further action in the premises ~
they judge proper. Said notice to be given by serv
upon the Clerks of Island Falls and b yer Brook
and by posting up like copies in three public
places in each of said towns, and plantations
and by publishing the same three successive
weeks in the Aroostook Pioneer. a newspaper
published at Houlton, in Aroostoek county.
aud six successive weeks in the Kennebec journal,
the State paper, the last publication and said ser
vice and posting TO be at least thirty days before
said meeting, that all parties Interested may attend
and be heard if they see ft
Attest: RANSOM NORTON, Clerk
\ true copy of petition and order.
6wl9 Attest RANSOM NORTON, CLERK.
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England, having been employed for years in
some of the best custom shons in the country. |

England, having been employed for years in
| some Of the best custom shops in the country.
The business will furnish employment to a
large number of persons-tsp specially to female
help-not only in the shop, but outside Ger
tain portions of the work will be done IN the
shop, such as cutting. pressing, making put
ton holes, etc., but the main work will be
done outside, at the homes of tina people, ac-
commodating that large class OF persons who
would be glad to earn little money without
going away from home. The clothing is to
be manufactured for the Boston and New
York markets. Ifengaged in as extensively
here, as is now proposed, it will greatly help
the business of the place.
There is prospect also that the shoe fac
tory will not much longer be permitted to re-
main idle Two different parties who wish to
lease the factory and machinery, are now ne
gotiating with the proprietor. The terms of
the lease is the most important matter in con-
troversy. There is difficulty in this, as towns
and cities throughout the country are making
liberal offers to shoe and other manufacturers
to induce them to settle in their midst to help
develope their several localities. One of the
parties talking Of coming here has had an ex-
perience of twelve years, and desires TO en-
gage in the manufacture of line of shoes
that is sold altogether in New England, and
really has no competition. This firm, if ar
rangements are perfected, will turn out twen-
ty cases of shoes per day. Those who are
acquainted with the business will readily see
that to do this will require large force. Mr..
Stacy hopes to lease the factory in season for
the lessees to manufacture for the fall trade.
The factory is fully supplied with machinery,
and ready to start up at any time.
Several parties have also made application
for the Western Avenue House, which is fully
furnished and completely arranged for board
ing house. So, upon the whole, the prospect
is bright for the revival of business in the vi
cnity of Western Avenue.
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FROM NEW YORK.

Albany, 20. In the Assembly to- day when
the bill regarding the control of the Parks in
New York came up for final passage, one of
the leading Republicans moved to insert
bodily, as an amendment, a bill which had
already passed the senate, designed to place
the control of the Parks and Police of New
York City in the hands of Republicans. A
scene of excitement followed and the Assem-
bly, adjourned. The democrats held a caucus
to discuss the proposition to resign in body
if the Republicans press this amendment
New York, April %.
An attempt was made this morning to burn
40 tenements nearly ready for occupancy
Four were destroyed and persons are sup
posed to have persisted.
John Given, who shot policeman Gbaey,
has been committed to await trial for muir
der.
Gustave Goethe was to-day convicted Of
bigsmv and sentenced to ) years in the state
prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-30

Chicago. Apr. 20, 1874.
Fiour-extra spling 75a6 Co.
Wheat-No. spring, l2S-al3O- No. :. l2j-a
l25-: May, l21ha ; June, l26.sal2ds No. 3, lls4
ais; rejected, ll0-allO-.
Corn No. =. mixed cash, "a Sa----; May -;
June, $50. new No. mixed, eeA4 a'i2f. rejected,
old, G2a62 IA: Few, 6i-.
Oats-No. ;. 46ha--, May, 90. June, --;---
rejected, 45-0ij-.
Rye-No. 2 Sll2-a-.
Barley-No. spring ldsaco; No. i spIing l31alio.
Dressed Hogs-G U0a6 2it.
Pcrk-l6 % alG 20. cash; Mav, !5 25a30-: June,
l6 40.
Lard-9 15a9 -, cash; 9 ~ Tor May; June a95.
Bulk Meats-sho uiders Gla; short RIB mid Sc q
-; short clear mid ssa4.
Green meats-shoulders Sig rh ort ribs
Hams IA ms average all.
Whiskey-aj--.
Freghts--Corn t. Buffalo, iai!.; wheat DO, 3l.a
~
Receipts 1000 -four; $1,000 wheat; " roo corn;
81 900 oats; 1000 rye; 800 barley,
shipments - 900 flour; 5000 wheat; ;Al,0t0
corn; 10000 oats: :, GOO barley; 2,o0O rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-30
CONNECTICUT.

Bridgeport 90. The man arrested here on
suspecon of being connected with the bur
glary IN Colnsville, gives his name as Geo
Rogers. He was teken to Hartford last night
and jailed there, previous to his examination.
The jimmy be had when arrested here was
broken at the joint The piece has since
been found near the safe in the bank and on
being brought here was found to correspond
exactly, leaving no doubt concerning the
connection of Rogers with the burglary He
is short, burly man and was very reticent
during his confinement here.
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Personal.


We are sorry to learn that Hon. a. b. Far
well is quite i'll at his home on State street
Col. I. S. Lang is making arrangements to
remove with his family from this city to Port
land, Oregon, where we understand he will
engage in stock-raisng with Senator Nesmith,
a relative of Mrs. Lang. Rumor has it that
Senator Morrill, is negotiating for the pur-
chase of Mr.. Langs house on State street.
We learn that Ira ID. Sturgis, Esq, is
shortly to make business trip TO Europe, to
return in Ave or six weeks.
Levi Lemont, Esq, is writing history Of
Bath.
Ex-Governor Coburn is steadily recovering
from his recent illness.
Auburn City Council has elected Mr.. Ad-
olson Small, Superintendent of Schools, at a
salary of $3.50.
Rev. II. ?. Jersey who has been south
during the winter, is expected to reach home
in May with health much improved.
Mr.. j. S. Bedlow, the popular manager OF
the Western Union Telegraph company in
Portland. will make a trip to California in
about fortnight.
Wyzeman Marshall will preside at the
knight Templars' meeting in Portland.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kenmebee go1rnal.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Concord, 20. About two inches of snow
fell last night. A sleet storm is now in prog
gress.
A meeting in the interest of the Louisiana
sufferers will be held on Thursday evening.
A section hand on the Claremont railroad
named Abbott, who was hurt at Bradford YES
terday morning by striking a bridge, died last
night.
Sheriff Eastman of Carroll county arrived
in this city to-day with Peter Johnson the
Swedish murderer, sentenced to States pris-
on for 20 years, and Herman Stagan sentene-
ed TO years for burglary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-30

Deeming it necessary to correct false i'm
preston conveyed by card in yesterday
mornings journal, signed by the agent OF
the American" we wish to say, We challenge
him to produce a Singer Machine, made with
in ten years, ''unblenished" or otherwise,
taken by him in exchange previous to this
date. And to add little stimulus 70 the
challenge, we hereby offer him, in cash, the
certificate of the price allowed, signed by the
person making the exchange; provided the
Singer Machine shall be of any OF the later
styles. We will also pay fair price for his
dictionary. FULLER & CArEN,
Agents for the Singer Machint.
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Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, Apr. 20, ls.4.
PORK-l7 00-ai1 o6
LARD-steam -alu; kettle, l0A g..
BULK MEATS--shouldcrs Ga a. clear rib sides
SIS. q clear sides 19I
BACON-shouders o7ss-: clear RIB sides 9igs
-: clear sides ~ d.
WHISkEY-S3a--.
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The Weather Record-Snov in May.

This weather has a wonderfully developing
power. 1t has brought out an old gentleman,
living a little distance out Of the city, who
distinctly remembers that fifty-seven years
ago the 2Gth of Nay (when he was twenty-five
years of age,) large snow storm occurred.
Snow fell to the depth Of foot and half
and it would have been deeper il it hadn't
melted! The green blades Of corn looked
queerly sticking up through the white snow.
So damp and heavy was the snow that fruit
growers had to pass through their orchards
and remove the snow from the tender branch
es of the trees to prevent their being broken
off and entirely ruined. Any other old fellow
who recalls weather at all like this! Will he
step forward and take his position among tie
mourners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-30

Thayer has commenced tho complete re-
novation of the Mansion House. All the
rooms are to be painted and papered and other
repairs made. Then, with new furniture
from top to bottom, and the old landlord, with
able and competent assistants, the house will
be reopened to the public about the first of
July.
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Revival Of Business.

Hon. G. G. Stacy of this city, has nearly
completed arrangements for leasing his store
and the three rooms connected Herewith on
Western avenue, to competent and response
BILE parties from Massachusetts,, who will en-
gage in the manufacture of clothing. The
parties will begin operations in about ten
days. The members of the firm are backed
up by all the necessary capital and expert
ence to ensure success in the undertaking.
One Of the firm, who will attend to the cutting
department., is well known in this State and
is said to be one Of the best cutters in New
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NEW JERSEY.

Hoboken, 80. Frederick klenen, the flu
gitive ex-secretary of the Hoboken Savings
Bank, who embezzled $40, 900 Of its funds
causing suspension, and who was arrested
after long pursuit in Dover, England, March
3lst, arrived yesterday in charge of detec-
tive McDonough.
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WASHINGTON.

Washington, %. The attorneys represent
ing both sides in the pending Arkansas dis
pute for the governorship are now in this
city and have called on the attorney general,
to whom they will submit written arguments
in support of their respective claims. The
decision of the President will be made after
thorough consideration of the arguments thus
presented. Attorney Gen, Williams will
prepare an opinion for the executive.
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FROM HALIFAX.

Halifax, 20. Young, Kinney ( Corwing, of
Yarmouth, ship owners, have failed. Liabil-
tiles 100000
The steamer Falmouth sailed for Portland
last night with so passengers.
The American fishing schooner Riyerdale,
from the western banks put in to-day fer re-
pairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-30

Varney's Young Peoples History of Maine
has become one of the text books in the gram
mar school in this city. 1t has also been in
troduced into the Lewiston schools, while
several other towns and cities have either
adopted it or have signfied their intention OF
doing SO at an early day. All the leading
public journals have accorded to the work
and its modest author high praise.
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CUBA.

Havana, 20. \ decree by Capt. Gen. Con-
cha establishes the extraordinary contribution
OF 10 per cent on all incomes exceeding one
thousand dollars annually-only the army and
navy exempt The proceeds are destined to
the payment Of the public debt and redemp-
ton OF paper currency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-30

John Holmes, conductor Of the dummy,
was anxiously inquiring yesterday for the loan
Of q pair of snow shoes TO go Maying with.
Will some kind friend accommodate John
with the loan of good pair and relieve bis
further anxiety?
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Congressional Proceedings.
Washington, ID. c., %.
HOrsr

Washington, d. c., %.
House.
The House went into committee of the
whole on the Indian appropriation bill, Mr..
Poland in the chair, and Mr.. Loughbridge of
Iowa, who has charge of the bill, proceeded
to give resume of its provisions. The
speech was mainly directed to a history of
Indian wars, in order to prove that they were
generally provoked by troops, and conse-
quently it would be bad policy to place the
Indians under the control of the war depart
ment.
Mr.. Parker of Mo. made similar remarks.
The committee then rose.
Mr.. Sawyer Of Wis, from the committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-30

Stated Convocaton of Jerusalem X, A.
Chapter this afternoon at half-past two o'clock
There will be work in the degrees and Dep.
Grand High Priest Paine, of Portland, will be
present
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ILLINOIS,.

Chicago, 20. The friends of Prof. Irving
request contradiction of the statement that
he is to dissolve his connection with the
Presbyterian church and not stand a trial
before the Presbytery. He will appear at
the trial Monday next.
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TELEGRAMS IN GENERAL.

The mails of the steamer Amerique have
been picked up in boat, in a damaged con-
dtion.
The loss of the French steamer Nil is
confirmed. Only 1 ont of 80 are known to
be saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-30

A young couple in this city, who are about
to "set up housekeeping went to Gardiner
the other day to purchase their carpetings.
They doubtless got good article at reasona-
BILE prices but we would meekly inquire, are
not carpetings kept on sale in this city?