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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
NEWS BY MAIL.

a terrible murder has been brought to light
in Braintree, Mass, by the finding of the body
of a woman sunk in the river, with a weight
of n pounds tied around her neck. The body
has not been identified, and there is no clue
to the mystery.
In both branches of the national Congress
Monday, appropriate action was taken in re-
gard to the death of the late Representative
Mellish of New York. In the Senate the de-
ticiency appropriation bill was taken up and
number OF amendments were agreed to. In
the House of Representatives the bill for the
Improvement Of the mouth of the Mississippi
River was passed. The new currency bill
was reported.
A destructive fire took place on Pond street
in st. John, N. b., on Sunday night. The
buildings were wooden and old ones, chiefly
occupied by laborers and their families, with
a few stores in the lower part. Five firemen
were precipitated in the fire, four of whom
got out more or less burned or bruised; but
the fifth young man named Crear lay with
heavy beam across one of his legs. The poor
fellow was sensible, and implored assistance.
The poor fellow was made to release him, but
before he could be got out he was dead. In
surance tritling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
PENNSYLVANIA.

Plttsburg, 26. The temperance excite
ment continues on the increase. Several
large mass meetings were held yesterday.
A hearing was had in the case of thirty-thre
ladies arrested Saturday, and the argument
will close before the mayor today. An immense
mass meeting was held in the second Presby-
terian church after the adjournment of the
court yesterday. The church was crowded
and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed.
Philadelphia, 2G. A furious thunder storm
yesterday afternoon, accompanied with light
ming, drenehed large crowds of Germans in
their out Of town resorts, celebrating Whit
monday. The streets were filled with water
and cellars were flooded. The depot yards
OF the Mensington & Northern Railroad were
covered with water, and many tiles were
blown down. John Gibson was struck by
lightning in tile Park. A beer saloon in
cambridge street was struck by lightning,
creating an alarm Of fire. A number of small
vessels on the Delaware were capsized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
ROC KLAND.

R0ekland. %. l. S. Deputy Marshal " il
son Of Portland arrived here this evening
with warrant for the arrest of Robbins, the
perpetrator Of the murderous assault on schr
Annie 3. He will be taken to Portland to-
morrow together with Capt. Secord, his cook
and the seaman pinkham as Witnesses. An
examination will be had before [ nited States
Commissioner Rand, when if cause be found,
Robbins will be committed, to await the action
of the British authorities. Camp, the mate,
is still in 4 critical condition and is unable to
give deposition. Robbins was fully ident-
fed to-day by the captain ald men from the
vessel, but protested entire ignorance Of
them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
TELEGKAMS IN GENERAL.

The steamship Idaho which was ashore
yesterday on Fire Isrand has got off,
1t is stated that James McHenry, having
completed the arrangements for the lease of
the Great Western Railroad to the Erie, sails
for Europe tomorrow.
The steamship Polynesian from Liverpool,
passed Father Point last evening for Quebec.
The steamship Dominion from Liverpool the
9th inst, has also arrived. She was detained
six days off Newfoundland by a fog.
No omnibuses are running to-day, in New
York, the strikers and proprietors being
equally stubborn.
The rumor that charges of malfeasance in
office were to be brought against ex-Govcrn-
or Hoffman, of New York, proves to be en-
trely groundless, as the District Attorney
knows nothing of them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
STATE NEWS.

A grange Of 90 members was organized in
Turner, Saturday, Esd inst, by deputy Jas.
S. Robbins.
Seven children have died of scarlet fever
on one street in Bangor, within weeks,
families 2 children each.
Friday at Alfred, Judge Walton called for
the Jail calendar, remarking he thought it
good plan to look them over occasionally,
else man might be kept in Jail from one
years end to another. Then turning to Sher-
1T Warren he said, ~ don't mean that any
thing of the kind is likely to happen in Alfred
jail"
The Bath Times says that man employed
in Varney's mill, and belonging in Brunswick,
had the misfortune Monday to catch his foot
upon circular saw and tore all the toes to
pieces in an instant. The mill being couple
of miles or so out of town it was half an hour
before surgical aid could be in attendance, and
in the meantime the wounded foot bled pro-
fusely.
The young men of Oldtown have organized
company of cadets, with the following Off
GERS; Carl Jameson, Captain; Herbert Ell.
kins, LIST Lieut.. Ed. Lancaster, I'd Lieut..
The company is making rapid progress under
the direction of E. c. Miles, drill master.
Drills are had twice week in the armory Of
the Jersey Light Infantry.
Hon. B. Kingsbury, Jr., of Portland, spoke
at the anniversary meeting of New England
Women Suffrage Association at Boston on
Monday evening.
The Lewiston Journal says that Knox and
Folsom Posts of the Grand Army of the Re-
public are making arrangements for an appro
pirate observance of Memorial day in that
city and Auburn, next Saturday. The exer-
cises will all take place in the afternoon, and
will consist of addresses, &C., on the Park,
and decoration of soldiers graves in River.
side Cemetery subsequently.
The Deaf Mutes Christian Association Of
Saco and Biddeford have appealed to the
churches in the two cities for assistance in Sc
curing the occasional services of a christian
teacher from Boston who can address them in
the 'sign language" There are In the two
cities sixteen persons of this class who have
signed the appeal and have themselves sub
scribed literally for this object.
Last week the village of Bethel barely es
capped a serious contiagration, by the timely
discovery of fire upon the roof of the house
of Charles Mason, Esq, caused by sparks
from the chimney. Friday the house Of Jas.
Smith, with all its contents, was consumed.
1t was about one mile from the village. All
the family were away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, 2G. The suit of the widow of
the late James Fisk against the London, Liv-
erpool & Globe insurance company, for S20,-
900, the amount of the insurance on the prop.
critics and fixtures of the 9TH Avenue theatre,
burned Jan. lst, 1872, was before the Supe-
rior court to- day. The defence was that
Fisk only had lease to hold the interest in
the properties which were to revert to the
owner of the building. Mr.. Emo said that on
the expiration of the lease that he could
not insure the building for its full value. The
court so held and the jury calculated Fisk's
interests at 3l0,G5O and gave verdict for
that amount.
The stage proprietors today sent to Bos-
ton for loo drivers.
Kate stoddard's trial will commence June
8th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
FOREIGN.

Rome, 2G. The Italian government met
with another defeat to-day in the chamber Of
deputies.
The Pope has nearly recovered from his
recent illness.
Paris, 2G. M. De Bourgoing, the member
elect from the department Of the Mievre, has
gone to Chiselhurst to pay homage to the ex-
Empress.
London, 27.-J.30 A. M.-Ofcial an
nouncement of the new title of Duke of Con-
naugh, conferred upon Prince Arthur, ap-
pears in the Gazette to-day.
Mr.. Ashley, liberal, is ratlrned to Parlia-
ment from Poole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27

grounds for the belief that the unfortunate
woman had male acquaintance in Boston,
who was cognizant of her intentions in re-
gard to money and that she was waylaid, rob-
bed and murdered. Mrs. Hawkes. was not
known to have any relatives in the State.
She is described as an Industrious person, of
correct habits and amiable disposition. A
coroner's jury is investigating the case.
In the
American Unitarian Association
to-day there was long debate on the status
of Rev. w. 3. Potter Of New Bedford whose
name had been dropped from the rolls on ac-
count of his assertion that though Unitarian
so tar as his relations to Trinitarianism were
concerned, he no longer considered himself a
christian. The controversy was carried on
IN pleasant way and many resolutions were
presented. The following, offered by Rev.
DR.. Cordner, of Montreal wrs finally ADOPT
ed
"1nasmuch as the term Il nitarian, as used
in the title Of this association, and in its pub
LEGATIONS has always held to carry distinc-
tive christian meaning, our Unitarian minis
tiers being held and regarded by US as public
teachers Of the christian religion, and as the
action of the Asst. Sec'y. sustained by the
elective committee in emitting from the cata-
iO- uC thS ihihc VI Il munster VINO says lie Is
no longer a christian, has been in harmony
with the common usage of the term among
US, therefore,
Resolved, That the said action be now and
hereby is approved and ratified"
Springfield, 2G. The Republicans final
summary of the number lost by the Mill Riv-
err disaster, makes the total number 40, of
whom the bodies of all but five have been re-
covered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
Gardiner Locals.

After the performance Of the Comque
company in this city last Friday evening, the
manager took it into his head to have little
row at the Evans Hotel being li;tle halmy,
he took occasion to go for one of the other
members of the company, which was pre-
vented by his wife; he then attempted to whip
her, which was prevented by the arrival of
officers Siphers and Smith, who soon quieted
the pugilistic manager; just where he got his
balm we are unable to state, but he probably
brought it from Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
ARKANSAS.

Little Rock, &c. The senate to day passed
the house resolution thanking President
Grant for sustaining Gov. Baxter. The house
after four hours discussion passed bill Civ
ing amnesty to all parties connected with the
late rebellion except those holding positions
in the legislative, executive and judicial de-
partments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
New York Money Market.

New York, May 20, lSl4.
EVENING REPORT.
Money easy at 3a4 per cent.
Sterling dull at +sS-dicols for 80 days, anu 49lls
Tor demand.
Gold ranged from ll2'4 to ll2ls closing at ll2's
and
Carrying rates = and per cent
Customs receipts $40 900.
The assistant Treasurer paid $4,000 interest
and Slll 900 in redemption of ) 20 bonds.
Business of the gold exchange bank
Gold balances s9jS 25S
Gross clearances 1875 600
Currency balances 070, so
Governments steady.
State bonds nominal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
FROM HALIFAX.

Halifax, 2G. Edward M. Macdonald, coll
lector of customs, and who was member of
the first Dominion parliament, died suddenly
yesterday. He had been on fishing excur-
sion, and when getting into awagon to return
home, he was taken with cramps and expired
very soon after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27

Mrs. Dan Reed OF Auburn, who has rcla-
tiYes in this city, has in her possession por-
trait of one of her ancestors, over $50 years
old. The name of the ancestor is Margaret
Culph. The portrait was painted in England.
Mrs. Il. also has a commission issued to Ed
ward Richardson, her grandfather, in 1904,
and signed by Samuel Adams, then Ljeuten-
ant Governor Of Massachusetts,
The pile ointment advertised in our paper
by Lewis Tibbetts, Esq, Of this city, is a
medicine of his own invention. Having had
4 large local sale, he proposes 10 put it in the
market, as it is an article that ought not to be
confined to any particular locality-its uni
versal sale would benefit humanity. Angus
IA physicians prescribe it, and the afflicted
ones who have used it esteem it above all
price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
Chicago Produce Market.

ShiVasoi May 20, Isfs
Flour-extra spring 25aG 25-.
Wheat-No. spring, 122xa-- No. 2, ll95<a
ia June, 1l93sall9S; July, ll9ha No. 3, llslaa
max rejected, -al03a
Corn-No. 2, mixed, cash, 57-a---; June 57--a
July, 55-a--; rejected, ;5-a55
Oats-No. 2. 45%a46; June 44Ika--; July, 42a
rejected, ASK
Rye-No. 2, 9s-as9-.
Barley1No.2 spring l5ja-; No. spring l07al07.
Dressed Hogs-6 00a6 25-
II 40. ''
Lard 10 30a----, cash; June, 10 90: july. liz,
Bulk Meats shoulders 80; short rib mid s0a
=; short clear mid Sag.
Green meats-shouldcrs -; short ribs -
Hams IA lbs average alb.
Whiskey-4k.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, 44al1; wheat do, ga
O..
1906 900 oats 1900 rye; 1000 barley.
shipments - 5000 flour; 5000 wheat; 129,oco
corn $4,000 oats; 1900 barley; 900 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
WEATHER..
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. :
Washington, d. C. May &c.
For New England and the Middle States
less cloudiness and north to west winds will
prevail, with not decided change of tempera-
ture and stationary or rising barometer.
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ILLINOIS,.

Chicago, &c. special from Dubuque,
Iowa, says that the estimated loss by the In
dependence fire is 100000. Three men who
entered store to save goods, are supposed to
be lost, as the floors fell as soon as they went
in, and they have not since been seen. The
blow is severe on the town and the adjacent
country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27

Comrades will remember that the last reg
ular meeting of Seth Williams Post, prior to
Memorial Day, will take place this evening,
and it is desirable that every member should
be present There will be camp fire, mus
ter in and other interesting exercises. Col.
Mattocks, Major Myrick and others will be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
DtfD.

In Norfolk, Va, 18th inst, Mrs. Ansio NJ. spauld-
ing, aged 80 years, wife of Edward spaulding,
Norfolk Va.
In Eastport, 18th inst. Abijah Leighton, aged 81
years, months; 18th inst, william Thompson,
aged So years, months 18th inst, Eliza Eullong,
aged G6 years months 10Th inst, Ecbecca 7. Glea-
son, aged - wears, month"; 18th inst, Mary +.
Coney, aged 80 years, months.
In Bath. oath inst, Mrs Ann X. Lambert, aged
80 years, j months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
PORTLAND.

Portland, &c. The eighth anniversary of
the Army and Navy Union was celebrated to.
day by an excursion to the Kirkwooi house.
Col, A. w. Bradbury has been reelected
president of the association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
Flowers Solicited.

The ladies Of Augusta are respectfully and
earnestly invited to contribute flowers for the
Decoration Ceremonies in the city on the 30th
inst.
Il is desirable that all who are willing to
DO SO, should arrange the flowers into wreaths,
crosses or boquete, according to their taste
or fancy. Evergreen for wreaths, etc, may
be obtained 4. the place named below.
Wreaths, crosses, boquets, and flowers I'M
arranged, may be left with Mcssrs. Webster
& Gordon, at their hat store, corner of Water
and Bridge streets, on Friday preceding Me-
mortal Day, at as early an hour in the day as
convenient. Per order.
AUGUSTA, May IS, 1871.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27

We understand that Mr.. l.. w. Grafton has
bought an interest in the marble mandatory
Of Mr.. w. II. Turner, on Bridge street, in
this city, and that the new firm will enlarge
their business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27

The semi annual session of the Grand Di-
vision Sons of Temperance, will commence
in Bowdoinham to-day. Free return tickets
will be given to all in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27

inal respondents was minor; the others
plead the general issue and thereupon the
plaintiff discontinued as to the minor and then
the other defendants pleaded the fact that she
was not joined in abatement of the writ
This amendment and plea were after the first
term. The plaintiff demurred to the plea and
his demurrer was sustained. He contended
that this disposed of the case and that judy
ment should be entered in his favor, while
the defendant claims the right to answer fur
Their and that the case is prematurely brought
here.
Ware. Walton, Webster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27

After the pleasant rain, the grass is now
Just "scooting." AS the hay crop is the prin-
cipal one upon which the farmers depend, as
surance of good crop is assurance of success
in farming operations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27

We learn that the Hallowel Fire Depart
ment have expressed willingness to aid in
the memorial services in that city. Arrange
ments have not yet been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27

The first annual report of the Secretary Of
the Maine State Pathological Society Geo
b. Sawyer, Esq, of WiscasseD is published
and is an interesting document.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27

State Superintendent johnson will attend
the Examination and Graduation exercises at
the Normal School in Castne, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
1aily Eennebee guurnal.
BRUNSWICK.
Bowdoin College Difficulty.

HOWdOin College Difficulty.
Brunswick, &c. No settlement of the diff
culties in Bowdoin College has yet been
made. The faculty held long session last
evening but adjourned till 80 this afternoon,
without having arrived at any definite conclu-
sion what course to pursue. 1t is said by the
students thas the board of trustees promise to
abolish the drill at the coming commence
ment if the students will retrace their steps.
The students however, held Joint meeting
this noon and voted to abide by their former
decision and resist if need be till not a man
remains in college. Two Of the students
have withdrawn their names from the pledge
OF resistance, leaving / 10 out of 1874 still re-
sisting. Some settlement of the difficulty
will doubtless be Effected during the day or
evening.
LATER.
2.30 2. M.-All OF the members of the
Sophomore and Freshmen classes have been
summoned before the faculty and asked if
they would in future abide by the rules of the
college. Two of the number replied that
they would do so. All of the others answered
that they would obey all rules excepting
those relating to the drill, but that they would
never again drill while in college. To this
the faculty replied Then you must leave
town and your punishment will be sent you
by mail The Juniors are expecting to be
summoned at once before the faculty. They
claim that there is not one of their number
who will not follow the Sophomores and
Freshmen, and that BY tomorrow there will
be but two students of the three lower classes
remaining in town. What the punishment is
to be has not yet been made public.
Third Despatch. members of the
Junior class Of Bowdoin College were sum-
moaed 10 the artillery drill at the usual hour
this morning, but did not appear. In the af-
ternoon those members of the three lower
classes who have refused to do duty in the
military department were summoned before
the faculty CT The college and those who de-
clined obedience to the requirements Of the
college and to the terms of their matricula-
ton pledge, between 80 and 100 in number,
weIa sent home to await further action. 1t is
understood that these students are neither ex-
PEELED nor suspended for any definite time,
but that they are sent home until the faculty
lave taken further and decisive action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27

The funeral of Mrs. Ladd will take place
from her late residence on Melville street,
this afternoon at five o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
AR LAND.

Baltomoro, %. During the storm yester-
day the barn of George Ellis, near this city,
was blown down. Mr.. Ellis, aged 45, and
his daughter Mary, aged Is, were killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27
CUBA.
The Case of DOckray.

Havana, 90. The last advices from T. A.
Dockray were Of the oath inst, when he was
in fair health, though somewhat reduced by
the heat, poor food and Accommodations. He
has been ordered to be removed to Puerto
Principe for trial. and his fate rests entirely
with the Captain General.
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Excursion to Squirrel island.

The Stockholders of the Squirrel Island
Association make an excursion to the Island
on the steamer Magnet, Wednesday, June
Sd, leaving Augusta early in the morning
and returning the same night-touching at
liallewell, Gardiner and Bath. While at the
Island they will decide what improvements
are to be made this season. The Association
has expended about $4,000 in the purchase of
the Island and Improvements, and they are
clear Of debt and have about $500 in the treas
ury. 1t is expected they will expend quite
an amount this season in building roads The
association makes no assessments or divi-
dends. The revenue is derived from the sale
Of lots, and all money received is expended
in improving the Island. Shares are 500
each, which gives the purchaser Il acre of
land for building lot, also all the rights and
privileges which the oldest members have.
About the middle of June the last sailing
steamer Magnet will commence running daily
between Augusta and Squirrel Island, touch
ing at intermediate landings also the boats Of
the Eastern Steamboat Co., running from
Bath to Boothbay, will touch at the Island
daily. Some fine buildings are to be erected
on the island this season. In fact it is be-
coming the favorite summer resort of the
people of Lewiston, Auburn, Augusta, Halo
well, Gardiner, and other places.
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very pleasant occurrence transpired in
this village Saturday evening, 23d inst. The
Mt Vernon and Vienna Union Band marched
from the public square to the school house
and returned repaired to the front of the post
Office, performing some of the most beautiful
music ever heard in Mount Vernon; after
this, refreshments were served to the band
in the fine apartments of the Postmaster, Mr..
f. G. Fellows, who made an appropriate
speech, clothed in fine language, which was
enthusiastically received by all present. The
teacher and leader of this excellent band is
Mr.. Wilder Taylor, who has few superiors as
teacher. Mr.. Taylor has written and prac-
Used instrumental and vocal music for twenty
years past to quality himself to discharge the
duties Of his chosen profession.
We learn that an exhibition OF large pro-
portions is to be held by the band on the 4th
of July, in this village or vicinity. Lux.