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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

We are sorry to hear that serious accident
has occurred to the dam of the Augusta Wa
ter Company, which may prevent for brief
period the delivery of water to customers.
portion of the bank at the north end Of the
dam was carried away by the recent heavy
rains, SO that there remains now but a limited
supply of water in the reservoir. The bank
was perforated near the surface by muskrats,
through which the water in the recent heavy
rise flowed, carrying away the works at the
end of the dam, the main portion of which
still remains. 1t 10 the intention of the com
pany to Immediately repair the break by
extending the stone work substantially into
the bank, and piling thoroughly on the upper
side; 50 that customers need have no appre-
hension in regard to the permanency of the
works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
A Card.

TNHE time of the Farewell Meeting" to Rev.
l. Mr.. Earle last Friday morning, was so fully
occupied by people giving reasons for being ION
the LORDS side' that the pastors had no opportu-
nifty, publicly to express their gratitude to the
Evangelist Tor his faithful and incessant
labors which have resulted so happily, during
the twelve days of his stay in this city. Tney
take the opportunity, therefore. Of giving
their testimony through the press. They re-
gard the following special occasions for thank
iulness There has been very general awaken.
ing of religious interest throughout the city and
the surrounding country; many persons have re-
newed their con secraiion TO the service OF Christ,
and many others have decided to commence that
ice, all with most earnest faith and great joy;
there has been manifest the greatest harmony
among the members OF the churches worshipping
and ing together in mutual love and fellow
snip; and finally, the pastors have rejolced togeth-
er III the great increase of their own happy fellow
snip in the common work OF bringing men to Christ.
We are not unmindiul OF the obvious TACT that
these happy results but the mature fruit OF the
prayers and pa lent labors of many years; but we
would give this expression Of our gratitude for the
efficient work of the Evangelist, which under
tod, has been the occasion OF this rich beginning
OF "ths JOY of harvest" -
c. +. PENNEY,
j. H. ECOB,
A.N.TILTOS,
r. SANDERSON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, Feb. l6.

Flour-eXtra spring 5oa Co..
Whest-No. spring, l2lha'- No. ll7-l-2a-
cash; llss4- February; 1863. March No. ll5al-2
rejected lUS-a
Corn-No.2 mixed 56sr cash; Sex .sa February
s. March; May 62-; rejected Old 52-a54; new
4S-a-.
Oats 2 cash; - Feb; Is March; rejected at
3sa391s
Rye-S3aS3-.
Barey-No. fall "a -; No. spring l85aI66
Dressed Hogs-6 25a6 IS.
fcrk-4 - cash; "A 30 February; IA 7dal4 81 H.
March.
Lard-9 05a9 10 cash; y 81 for February; Is for
March.
Bulk Meats-sho ulders so /; short rib mid "a a
-; short clear mid 7Aa.
Green meats-snoulders AZ; short ribs H.
Hams Ii lbs average a9ls.
Whiskey-96-.
Receipts Ii 900 flour; l2l 900 wheat; IS 600 corn
1900 oats; 1000 rye; 300 barley.
shpments-lo,ooo flour; l0l,ooO wheat; IL ,oOC
corn; oVo oats. loo barley; 5000 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
Boston Hide and Leather Market.

.
The general tone of the leather market il nrm
and there has been a steady demand for all season
able lie sther.
Hemlock sole is held very firmly on account of
the liberal sales for expert and the prospective de.
mand from the Gem markets. The home trade
mas been steady, and the sales, although in mOder.
ate lots, have been at full prices Cropped leather
Is also IN good request, and selling readily.
Rough stock Of the better grades is sold up close.
", and there is not much accumulation of common
leather.
Rough calf skins are selling fairly but the mark.
ct for finished skinss not active
FINISHED wax and kip are firm, and have been in
soou request. Light grain leather continues In
fair demand, and there Is still moderate INQUIRY for
splits. avs
Foreign hides are unsettled and the transactisns
nominal. We quote -
Hides BuenOs Ayres and Rio Grande, selected
26a26ls c. gold; Montevideo, 26c; Ornoco, Is 1-2c
california, FAC; Texas ~ l-2a23 lie, currency;
W estern dry, l0a2lc, currency.
70 nnn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
A New Cheese Factory.

EDITOR KENSEBEC JoURNAL: Moved by a
spirit of emulation and desire to foster the
manufacturing interests of the State, | have
purchased a cow and petitioned the Legisla-
ture to incorporate myself and associates into
a cheese factory. As we have pledged our
selves to make cheese and nothing but cheese
as long as the COW holds out, and as the
establishment will be located right here in
Augusta, write to request tina, you will lend
the weight of your columns in favor of the
petition and obliye, Yours, etc.
i H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
FINANCIAL G. COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
New York, Feb. 16.
EVENING REPORT

EVENING REPORT.
Money easy at 4a5 per cent.
Gold opened and closed at ll22.
Customs Receipts to-day 45l 900
The rates paid for carrying to- day were -
and 81 per cent
The assistant treasurer paid out to-day $4,000
on account of interest and $i7,UOO in redemption
OF 20 bonds.
The operations of the Gold Exchange Bank were
follows:
cold balances SI372 $50
Currency balances 81 ,567 ,l30
Gross clearances 5O054 600
Governments were strong at the close when the
highest prices were Curr mt. state bonds strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
ROstOn Wool Market.
FRIDAY, Feb. Is.

The total receipts of wool at this port for the week
comprise 1927 bales OF domestic and 755 bales for
eign against 33OS bales domestic and III bales Tor
sisn for the same week last year.
The total sales for the week comprise 200 900 lbs
of domestic add California, and $50 90 lbs foreign,
making total of 600 bs, against - lbs for the
corresponding period OF last year.
few of the wool houses here have had good
demand from their customers, but the general tone
of the market is quiet and a whole prices, with
out being quotaby changed are little softer The
postponement of the season sales to the l7th mas
had tendency to keep those buyers out OF the
market who have q moderate supply OF the raw
material. The opening prices are awaited with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

gentleman passing along the Sidewalk,
the other day, Familiarity accosted one whom
he met and cordially grasping his hand, ear
gerly asked, elbows your health? how's your
wife? and how are the dear children Al.
homer" pretty WE'LL thank you," replied
the other, shut you have the advantage of
me-" "Why so?" asked the gentleman !.
because" said the other, IL don't know
you" "Wel,' said the gentleman, 81 don't
know you either; where is the advantage ?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
MISSOURI.

st. Louis, l6. Count de Veroux of France,
who has been examining lands in this and
other States for several months past, has just
closed the purchase of 40 900 acres of land
in Newton county, extending from Neosho to
the border of the Indian Territory. The
Count will erect flour and saw mills, a school
house, church and store at once, and arrange
as speedily as possible for bring out some
five hundred French people from his estate
in France and establish colony on these
lands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
TELEGRAMS IN GENERAL,

The laborers on the Lowell and Andever
Railroad are on a strike.
Two victories of the Cuban insurgents over
small Spanish forces are reported. The Gu
ban General Francisco Marceo is dead
Thomas Campbell, aged 20 years, was
found drowned in his cistern in Newport, r.
l., this morning. The verdict of the jury OF
inquest was, accidentally drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

A young man of industrious habits, once
called to see FRIEND and on being informed
that he had not risen, was shown into his
room. Said he, 81 can imagine any one ly-
ing late in bed in the winter season; but my
dear friend, what in the world can induce
you to lie in bed so late in the glorious sum
mer timer" because, dear sir, (yawning)
the days are so d'eadfuHy iong!!"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

more than usual interest a. they WIN be likely to
have an important bearing upon prices here. And
until the result Is known, trade s likely TO be Quiet
fleeces have beeg quiet and with the exception Of
one or two round lots which were sold lust after
the close of our report last week. the sales have
peen In small lots for immediate consumption.
RULED wools have been in good request, and
and there has been some speculative demand from
dealers. -@~~-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

The annual leyee and festival Of the Win
throp st. Universalist society will take place
at Granite Hall on the 25th and Goth of this
month. The fine operatta THE mission of
the Fairies" will be presented. 1t is the in
in attractiveness any previous festival given
by this society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

This afternoon is assigned for the hearing
before the Ways and Means Committee, on
the report of Hon. A. w. Paine, Tax Com
missioner. There are numerous parties in
terested in the suggestions of the commission
er. and they will be here in force. The in
surance agents and ice men will resist the
attempt to impose tax ON their special BUSH
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
Gardiner Locals.

Gardiner Locals.
Rev. A. b. Earle begins brief series of
meetings on Thursday. The first meeting
will be held in the Baptist Church en- Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock, and at the Congre-
gational Church at 7 in the evening.
Mr.. l. A. Stanwood, is visiting New York
to see for himself what the ice prospects are
on the Hudson,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia, l6. The jury in the case of
Robert Fox against the Pennsy lvania Mutual
Lite Insurance Company, a suit upon the
policy of insurance. effected by Fox upon the
life of John Clark Lee, rendered a verdict
for the plaintiff tor $50 ,69l, the full amount
claimed with interest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
WEATHER..
AR DEPAI

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER. !
Washington. ID. G.. Feb. 10.
For Tuesday in New England, Middle At
lantic States, rising barometer, cool wester-
ly winds and partly cloudy or clear weather
OF except possibly cloudy weather in northern
New Eugand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

The lecture by Mr.. j. G. Abbott, Ivan Au-
gustus," announced to come off in the Granite
Hall course tomorrow evening, is postponed
but will occur at the earliest possible date.
He lectures in Dudley, Mass, on Friday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

turned to Liverpool to-day and went into the
decd. She encountered q terrific gale Friday
and lost her life boats. The Abraham Lin
coin was wrecked on voyage from Cardiff
to Nessina; five of the crew we're drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

The Gardiner Reporter says that Mr.. Geo.
Z. Weeks, Of Augusta, has commenced the
erection of some new ice houses at Dresden.
1t is reported he has a contract for 10000
tons at $500 on board vessel, or 81 so in
houses, at his option.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

Mr.. Eugene Allen, formerly in the hard
ware business in this city, is engaged in the
forwarding and commission business at Lud-
1000 inhabitants is growing rapidly, and with
the completion of a new railroad enterprise
in the spring, great results are anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

And now cricket has made its appear
ance, and has been heard merrily singing in
the vicinity of the machine shop. 1t will do
to go with the robin and butterfly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
FOR EIGN.

London, l6. The southeastern portion Of
Europe was visited by heavy gales which did
much damage. The telegraph wires are
Frustrated and numerous disasters in the
Black Sea. The steamship Wyoming re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

Payments of subscriptions to the Daily Kennebec
journal, and the weekly 6ennebec Journal, may be
made in Halowell, to Mai. E. HOWELL, Postmas
ter who Is fully authorized to receive the same and
give receipts therefore in behalf of the publishers
Orders for subscriptions and advertising Will also
De received by him. ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

The parties in this city largely interested
in numbering, say that there has not been for
several years better winter for operations in
the woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
Cincinnati Produce Market.
Cincinnati, Feb, l6.

PROVlSIONS-quiet.
PORk-l2 25g-
LARD-steam asa kettle ~ g.
BULK MEATS-shOuders 5A ~. clear rib sides
~ d; clear sides 7},g
BACON--shoulders "a g IL; clear rib sides Sig
=; clear sides 0-as4
WHISkEY-95a-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

VIII hold regular meetings every Friday evening
at Odd Fellows Hall, in Darby Block, until further
notice.
Per order \. G..
oct3}-th&il3m R. Il. CAPES, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

Washington, ID. c., l6. J. II. Manley
was to-day appointed Supervisor of Internal
Revenue. This promotion was made under
the civil service rules. OCCASIONAL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
Notice to Members.


Single copy, cents; ten copies, cents each /;
twenty five copies more, cents each.
Extra copies of any issue of the Daily Kennebec
journal may be obtained by giving orders therefor
to me Carer, or ut the Counting Room of the
Journal office, the day previous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

The lecture of Gen. Banks in the Temple
course will be given Saturday evening in
stead of Thursday evening, as heretofore an
nounced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

Consul Murray of Portland, will give Sc
lect readings at the Representatives Hall this
evening, to which the public are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
PERSONAL.

Personal.
Hon. M. V. B. Chase, who has been absent
in New York for two or three weeks, on bust
ness. has returned to this city.
Ira d. Sturges, Esq, and Mr.. Ira II. Ran
dali started yesterday morning for Florida,
where they are to look at timber lands with a
view to purchasing. Should the purchase be
made, they will erect steam mill. We be-
leve they intend to return in the course of
three or four weeks.
Mr.. L. v. Whittier, operator in the w.
U. Telegraph Office in Gardiner, for the past
four years, has decided on account of ill
health, to resign his position at present, and
will 60 to Florida to spend few moeths, by
sdvice of his physician. He expects to leave
for jacksonville in aboutten days. The posi-
ton he vacates will be filled by Mr.. Charles
Hanscom, Of Bath.
C.. r. McFadden, Esq, of Waterville, re-
Gently celebrated his silver wedding.
Ticonic Water Power Company Of Water
VILE.
The Mail says that at the adjourned annual
meeting, last Monday evening, the following
Directors were chosen: r. B. Dunn, w. NJ.
Dunn, r. w. Dunn, G. A. Phillips, Reuben
Foster.
G. "A. Phillips offered the following pream-
bic and resolutions which were adopted unan-
imously:
Whereas, this Company is indebted to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
local ann State Mems.

People came eight miles on snow shoes last
week, to attend Probate court in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

Workmen are engaged in repairing the
steamer Clarion, now hauled up IN fsrmlns-
dale, preparatory for her summer campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

Several rude boys disturbed Cony's dance
the other night, and justly had to suffer Tor
II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
tAarrifn.

In Camden, 7th inst, Orris 3. Worster Of Camden
to Miss Ella r. Metcali OF Hope
In Mercer, LIST inst. Mr. John 5. Pike to Mira.
Mary Gage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
DtfD.

In Waterve, of typhoid fever 18th inst, Mr..
Charles +. Williams aged 80 years.
In Lncolnvllle, llth inst. Mr. Peeg Pendleton
aged 81 years; 9TH inst. Mr, Harrison spicer aged
Is years, 8 months; Mr.. Ammi Diinkwater, aged
- wears, / month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
HEMLOCK,
CROP.

Rough hemlock, light, 29a33c; do do heavy 27a
&c; rough oak, 30a33c; rough calf, 60a65c; RE
irand and Buenos Ayres wax, heavy and medium,
22a23c; six months; do Western and slaughter,
medium and heavy, 2oa2l12c; do do light lSa2lc:
Grande and Buenos Ayres. 33a35c; Western and
dry hides, zsa3lc; finished cali skins, 75ca$I O5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Eennebet Journal.
Promotion of J. II. Wanley.

Especial Despatch to the Kennebec Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-17

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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-14
Materialized Spooks.

Spiritualism has progressed amazingly
since the days of the Fox girls and the
other Rochester knockers" We were
satisfied in those primitive times with few
indistinct raps on the dining table and with
haYing cur skins Kicked under the mohog-
any. Some twenty years has elapsed
since these nomadic young ladies scooped
In the dollars Of the lovers of the mystical,
ana slnce then We have been travelling up
tne gfades to the levelier higher planes Of
Hgne HOW many higher planes there are,
and Whether We have yet reached the
highest plane oi the spiritual. are among
the problems yet to be solved Tie sn;r.
its of the present are altogether nf a NO
denostrative character than thost xs -.
erly knew, which is evidence that the
celestial ike the terrestrial world is pro
gresssiye. The Davenport brothers VIII
were the acrobats of the spiritua!isti
world have been succeeded by host {
talent; by Mr.. Brown, the Mind Read
erE" by Kate King. and by a youn
Indian maiden named "IiortO," both {
which ladies are in a materalized huma
form. This. it will be seen, is a great i'm
proyement ON the old order of the rap
pers.
Rutland county, Vermont, is the presen
home of the fairy queen Honto. Her sis
ter spirit, Kate, is an erratic young lad
who sloshes around the country filling sta
engagements in the rural districts. 1t is
matter to he regretted that a doubt i
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-14

clouding the career of Kate, not so much
as to what Kate did, as to what she didn t
going 40 far indeed as to insinuate that
Kate was caught one night in fdyrdnte
IeI;ct,, that is, in the act OF making her
escane over the back fence out of reach Of
q sIentical Michigander. No such doubt
as vet invests the operations of the red
Skinned daughter of the Ojibbeway.--
Honto is not only materalized but she
wears a materalized costume. There is
nothing spiritual about it, not even to the
limited extent Of. those ETHEREAL garments
which we learned to admire so much by
their conspicuous absence in the Black
Crook. A red merino cap with black
band, a polonaise belted at the waist moccas
sins and blue stripped stockings, and her
hair hanging loosely over her back and
shoulders like a wax head in o hair dress
er's show window, and that is the young
party by the name of Honto. ,-lss
This younp spirit is festive. She dances
and shows her striped stockings as high as
The laws of terrestrial society will admit, in
order. perhaps, to testify to the prcgres-
siveness of the higher planein this respect.
She fishes shaw,s from the incorporeal air,
though why shawls is not explained. Hon
to likes music, but it must be lively. Slow,
dull music sends her to her cabinet. There
is always cabinet at these seances. The
modern spirits live in cabinets. They are
in fact cabinet ministers of grace. AT the
residence of the Eddys, in Rutland coun-
ty, Vermont. where Honto is staying tor
the present, there are other materaized
spooks. The Eddysare very popular with
the spirits. There are three Indian chiefs
friends of Honto. There is Mr. Iep-
herin Bondreau, Kanuck trader, Ger
man gentleman who appears objectlonabiy,
in his shirt sleeves, and who sings der
,pacht ON der Rhino, and Georgian indi-
yidual named Mchalko Guequidze who
speaks his native tongue and appears 10 his
native costume. What is very remarkable
these spirits all belong to wandering medl
ums, and appear to be loaned for the time
being to the Eddys; and, what is equally
astonishing, they prefer to thrust their
arms and legs through holes in blanket,
which blanket is stretched across a corner
of the hall and has quite picturesque
boarding house appearance. The excite
ment is growing red not in Rutland coun-
ty. Vermont, and the professors of an
Eastern college have covered themselves
all over with Immortal glory by indorsln1g
the seances Of Mr.. Brown, the mlnd read
err. We shall have them round mere soon'
it is to be hoped. Several OF our nice
voung men want to see theu.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-14
What Grant has just done for Mosby'

On Friday last, as has already been
stated, Col Mosby had long interview
with the President. He came to call the
Presidents attention to the fact that Miss
Amelia Jackson, daughter of James w.
Jackson, who killed Col. Ellsworth at
Alexandria early in 1861, and who had
been appointed to position in the Urea
sury Department at Mosby's request. had
that day been dismissed because she was
jackson daughter, The man to whom
Lee surrendered his army bit his lips at
the announcement of Miss Jackson's dis
missal Further explanation was unnec-
essary, aud seizing pen he wrote as To-
lows:
C. B, McCdrtee, Superntendendsni Bureau Of En-
grazing and Printing:
Retain Miss Amelia Jackson In the employ OF
your bureau US. GRANT.
The same afternoon Col. Mosby, accom-
panied by Miss jackson, called upon Mr..
McCartee at the Treasury Department,
presented the request of the President,
and in the twinkling Of an eye Miss Jack
sons name that morning erased from the
rolls, was rewritten upon them.
If Secretary Bristow does not want Mis-:
jackson in his department he must silent
ly submit OF tender his resignation. Their
is but one head to all the departments
and that is the President.