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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
Nallnmell ZoraI Nems.

Another meeting of the returned officers
soldiers and sailors will be held at the Read
ing room on Tuesday evening for the purpose
OF listening to the report Of the committee
chosen on Thursday evening, and to perfect
arrangements for Decoration Day on Satur-
day, 30th inst. All are invited to be present.
fresh coat of paint on the Graves block
gives neat and tasty appearance to Cottage
Row.
The remodeled '.swell front structure on
the corner of Winthrop and Water streets at
tracts universal, if not admiring attention.
As model of elegant architecture it cannot
be termed a brilliant success.
Messrs. Wilson & storer will commence
| laying the foundations of the Industrial
School building Immediately. The location
was definitely "staked OUT on Friday last,
near the northern extremity of the open field
north of the farm house on the Dummer farm
one of the finest sites in the State of Maine
or elsewhere.
We are informed that Camp meeting John
Allen" is expected to address the people this
evening in front of the Reading Room, pre-
| vlous to the prayer and social meeting stately
held by the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton every Monday evening.
The timely and copious rain commencing
on Saturday gives new life and beauty to
dame nature, causing woods and fields to re-
loice in the soft music of springtime showers.
The river already swollen by the melting
SHOWS of the north country, will have high
time generally tor few days.
Mr.. j. Il. Bodwell is laying the foundation
for massive and substantial front wall and
fence to his grounds on Middle street. The
improvement viii be marked and Of artistic
beauty.
heavily loaded stone team foundered in
the mud near Niles stable, on Thursday, but
was finally eXtricated by formidable team of
horses and mules, aided by the ''heavy stand
ing round" of multitude of sympathisihg
citizens.
street lamp at the corner of Second and
mon streets Is more needed than at any
other locality in the city. Win the city
fathers plant one there, ard thu. secure the
gratitude OF thousands of pedestrians these
dark nights! Since the removal of the lamp
in front of City Hall-which did not seem
particularly judicous-darkness has reigned
supreme in that locality, and especially in the
vicinity of Union street, where everybody
and their friends have occasion to travel all
times and seasons, when light is needed to
guide Alright.
We arc glad to see Mr.. James Sherburn
again on the street. He has nearly recovered
from his recent fall down the stairway lead
ing to Judge Bakers office, and improves
every pleasant day in taking his accustone d
walks about the city. 1t is truly wonderful
that he is able, without any one to guide him,
to find his way, without sight, to almost any
office or store in the city-up stairs or down.
Long experience seems to make up for loss of
eyesight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
PERSONAL.


Among the recent deaths is that of Joshua
Gould, Esq, formerly a resident of Norridge-
wock, at very advanced age. He was an
early settler of Norridgewock and for many
years held the office of Cork of the Courts of
Somerset county.
Hon. Benz, kingsbury, il, has been invit-
ed and has accepted the invitation 10 deliver
the Memorial day address at Bethel.
Major j. II. II. Hewett Of Thomaston will
deliver the memorial address at Machias.
Rev. J. X. Mason and Hon. w. w. Rice of
Tomaston are in attendance upon the third
"Natonal Prison Congress" in session at St.
Louis, Mo.
Everett r. Drummond, Esq, has been
elected and accepted the position of Treasurer
of the Wateryille Savings Bank, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation of NJ.
C. Percival.
Hon. Alden Jackson, Deputy Secretary of
State, Il most able and industrious State
official, is spending brief vacation at his
home in Wadoboro'.
w
city,.is this year located on Deer Isle.
Hon. Robert Goodenow of Pennington,
died very suddenly Friday morning at the age
of "A years. He was once County Attorney
of Kennebec county, of which Wilton was
then part; was member of the Thirty
second Congress; held the Office of County
Treasurer of Franklin for many years, and
was also County Attorney for several terms.
He was at the time of his death Treasuser of
the Pennington Sayings Bank. Mr.. Goode-
now was married in 1926 to the daughter o.
Hon. Nathan Cutler of Pennington, who died
in February, 1878. He leaves a son and two
daughters-Col. N. c. Goodenow, now prac-
ticing law in Pennington, the wife of Prof
A. z. Kelsey, Principal of the Abbott School
in the same place, and a second daughter I'M
married.
The funeral of Geo. T. Hersey, whose death
in Bangor we noticed the other day, took
place in Wateryille on Wednesday, with Ma
sonic ceremonies. Mr.. Hersey died of con-
sumption. He leaves wife and one child,
who have relatives in this city.
Mr.. Stephen r. Chase, an old and we'll
known citizen of Portland, died at his resi-
ence Friday morning of kidney disease, after
a fortnight's illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
ROCKLAND.

Rockland, II. A fire broke out few min
utes past twelve last night, on Myrtle, near
Main street, in a building of small value,
used as a carpenters shop, which was with
its contents destroyed. Thence the fire COM
municated to q two story house on Main
street, occupied as store by White & Case
and as a dwelling above, which was almos
wholly destroyed. Most of White & Cases
stock was saved in damaged condition; also
most Of the furniture from the dwelling. Loss
on the building probably $1,000; insured for
$1,000. Loss on stock not ascertained, but
covered by insurance. Two small shops ad-
joining also caught fire and were damaged.
Origin of fire unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
TEIEGRAMS IN GENERAL.

Ex-Governor Seymour of New York an.
nounces his permanent retirement to private
life.
A letter from London says that General Sick
les will not return to the United States, he
having taken residence, opera box, etc, in
London.
The tracks of tie Memphis and Little
Rock railroads are washed away between
Memphis and Madison, and communication
between the two places is very irregular.
BY the burning of the house of Wallace
Stevens in Bloomfield, VT, yesterday, two
adopted children, aged three and five years
respectively, were burned to DEATH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
FOREIGN.

London, 10. The bullion Withdrawn from
the bank of England on balance, day, is
ElG,00
Paris, lG. The vote on the question of the
priority of discussion on. the electoral bill
was taken in the National Assembly, this af
ternoon, resulted in the defeat of the gov
eminent by 4 votes. The ministers there
upon rendered their designations to President
Mcmahon.
The defeat of the government aud the res
ignation of the ministers causes excitement
and the boulevards are crowded this evening.
1t is the opinion of the public that compro-
mise will be effected. Ex-President Theirs
voted with the opposition.
NJ, Rooul Duval proposes a cabinet to con-
sst of republicans, legitamsts and > b.
napartsts, in order TO effect dissolution of
the assembly. Others suggest a cabinet of
which Buffet, NJ. DuFaure, Duke D'Cazes
and Goulord shall be members.
Midnight-Gaulsrd had conference with
McMahon this evening The ministers will
remain until the crisis is settled. Negotia-
tons for new cabinet will continue on Sun
DAY.
Versailles, l6. The National Assembly
was crowded to-day, as vote was to be tax en-
on the electoral law over the municipal bill.
winch tiOklOll Hdu pcGlt tuduc u CaDlNTl QueS-
ton.
After the usual routine of business, Mr.
Bitboa offered a motion requiring the debate
on the electoral law to begin next Wednes-
day.
The motion was supported by Broglie, who
declared the government did not wish to
eyade its engagements in relation IS the mu-
nicipal bill, but believed that the country de
sired that the electoral law be first discussed.
He refused to accept the declaration of Luz
Glen Brown, of the extreme right, that that
party would oppose giving the priority to the
electoral bill but did not desire the opposi.
ton to be understood as implying a lack of
taste, but as implying lack of confidence in
the ministry.
Debate continued until late hour and the
excitement frequently was so great it was
necessary to suspend proceedings.
The question was put and the President an
nsunced the government defeated, the vote
standing 81 to 3Sl-showing majority of
GA against discussing the electoral law before
the municipal bill.
There was much tumult after the declara-
ton of the vote, and when it had subsidized
Duke D'Cazes offered motion for the ap-
prevail of the postal convention between the
L. 5. and France, which he announced as his
last act as minister of foreign affairs.
The assembly adjourned and the ministers
soon afterward handed their designations to
President Mcmahon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
PORTLAND.
TO THE.

Portland, 49, A despatch from North
Stralford, n. H., says the house and barn OF
W. w. Stevens, in Bloomfield, was burned,
yesterday, and his two children, aged two and
five years, persisted in the flames.
John Cunningham, who had gone to Jail in
preference to paying liquor fine, died in jail
to-day.
Portland, II. 1t is stated as u positive fact
in this city that Superintendent Prescott OF
the Eastern Railroad resigned, Saturday, and
that his resignation was Immediately accept
ed but the matter was not to be made public
until the first of the week
man named Izeett was arrested to-nigh,
for attempting to shoot his wife, who had lef,
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
A Questilin Asked.

Mr.. EpIroR:-Apropos of this temperance
crusading movement, will you allow poor,
feeble woman to say just a word or two? In
the first place, would say, far be it from me
to utter word against any undertaking that
has for its object the welfare of suffering
humanity think in the West, this move
ment was a heaven born and heaven-directed
one: But in our own State, the birth
place of the Maine Liquor law-it seems to
ME that far different course is called for.
We have, it is said, the best prohbitory law
in the Union. If that be so, why need the
makers and officers of that law, Gall of whom
we suppose to be of the lordly class of voters,
hesitate to execute the laws which they have
made, without asking the aid of those who
have nothing to do with making laws that can
not be or rather, are not carried out
.| BoSA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18

Mr.. Francis Murphy, President of the State
Reform Club, brings a good report from
Aroostook county, where he has recently been
names to the pledge of total abstinence. The
people in that county are generally prosperous
and happy. Persons who have never been in
the county have no idea of what Aroostook is,
with its excellent farms and manifest wealth
and independence. The people there extend
a cordial welcome to visitors from the outside
world. Farmers who have labored patiently
and industriously have made themselves in
dependent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18

The Maine Sunday School Convention W i'll
occur at Bangor, May 10Th and Goth, COM
mencing Tuesday morning, (l9th) at 10
o'clock. Among the workers who expect to
be present, to take part in the exercises, are
Prof. VIM. +. Sherwin of New York, Prof
Barbour Of Bangor, Rev. w. Woodbury., Rev.
]. o. Fisk, ID. d., Rev. A. S. Ladd, Rev.
Stephen Allen, d. D., and others. Free re
turn tickets over the railroads will be fur
nished at the convention to all those who at
tend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
EASTPORT.

PASSPORT, lC. The annual meeting of the
PASSPORT Savings Bank was held at their Of
fee to-day. The following officers were
elected: President, j. II. McLarran. Vice
Presidents, Winslow Bates ard Henry Whcp-
tey. Treasurer, n B. Mutt, Jr. Directors,
Simon Stevens, J. w. Mcmahon, j. II. Nc
Larran, r. B. Clark, Alden Bradford, j. w.
Hinkley, G. T. Wadsworth, John Doring, E.
cassful since its organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
" ASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, l6.

Washington, &c.
The Indiana Editorial Association, after
call on the President, visited the Capitol, the
courtesy of the floor of the House having
been rendered by Speaker Blaine. Tonight,
lndianains. resident in Washington, gave a
card reception in their honor at Masonic
Temple. Their stay here vii be till Tuesday.
On Tuesday they go to Richmond, returning
here the next night on their way north
1t was evident from discussion in the
House Committee on Banking, to- day, that
a majority of the members were opposed to
the main provisions of the Senate currency
bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, May l6, 1874.

O1fo"kOI may 1O IoIfs
Flour-extra spring 5Oa6 25-.
Wheat-No. ! spring, l26hal26la; No. 2, 12lha
l2ln June l22xa--; July d: No 4 IIG-a
ll6H rejected, 107-al07.
Corn-No. 2, mixed, cash, 62a6l,x; June, O. 5.sa
623l; July, 63Xa-; rejected, ALTO.
Oats-No. 2, Ala; June, 4s-a--; July, AK
rejected, All.
Rye-No. 2, 9s-a95-. aU.z
Dressed Hogs-6 O0a6 25--.
Pcrk-l6 95alG 81, cash; June, II 0oa--; July,
II p.
Lard 1Oha--, cash; June. 10 30; July, 10 30.
Bulk Meats-sho uders Ga short rib mid SKA
=; short clear mid S1<ax.
Green meats-shoulders SD; short ribs -
Hams II TBS average ais.
Whiskey-95l2.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, "A ala wheat do, Aha
"A.
Receipts 900 -four; 5000 wheat; so coo corn:
900 oats; 1000 rye; 900 barley.
Shipments - G.0o0 -four; l47 600 wheat; l3S, 900
corn JOB 600 oats: 900 barley III 900 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18

Those families in the city who have delight
ed during the winter in making their homes
happy by the cultivation of flowers, are now
transferring them to their front yards or gar
dens, SO that the outside world may enjoy
something of their loveliness. The summer
air, sunshine and showers, will give the plants
new resources for imparting joy again to the
household when the time comes for their win
ter Imprisonment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
NEWS BY MAIL.

The estate of the Hon. Cakes Ames of
North Easton has been declared insolyent.
and the commissioners have been appointed
The report of the arrest of the Grand Duke
Nicholas, brother Of the Gear, for theft,
proves to be erroneous. 1t was Prince Mich
olas, nephew of the Gar, who is believed to
have stolen his mothers diamonds and given
them to a French actress.
In the Senate, Friday, the business was of
miscellaneous character. 1t the house of
representatives jocose debate was INDUCED
in on the question of printing of speeches in
the Record, and bills, of the calendar were
considered in committee of the whole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
VIRGINIA.

Richmond, lG. The conservatives of
Richmond held convention last evening,
for the nomination of candidates for munici-
pal offices. A. NJ. Kelley was nominated for
Mayor. The republicans will not make any
nomination against him. For the remaining
officers they will nominate, however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, Is. Weston made the 430th
mile at ll.59, in 10 minutes, SO seconds. On
coming opposite the judges stand he was
cheered, and donning his garments he walked
around the rink. This concluded the walk
ing match and he has earned his pay.
New York, H. The divorce proceedings
mutually agreed upon between Edward S.
Stokes, the murderer of Fisk, and his wife,
who resides in New Jersey, have been con.
Guided and decree of divorce granted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18

The correspondent of the Lewiston Journal
says that VIM. H. Fair banks of Winthrop,
sold Tuesday of this week, two very nice
and high priced horses by private trade, to
Boston parties, and Mr. l. L. Bonney sold his
high blooded Knox stallion colt to Col. T. S.
Lang of Augusta, for about two thousand
dollars. He is three years old this spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18

About eight o'clock the other evening, the
night Waterman at the railroad depot in this
city, saw a bright light in the old car shop
north Of Bridge street. He proceeded to the
spot and caught lad, about thirteen years
old. setting fire to the shop. The Waterman
put out the fire and saved the shop, and led
the young candidate for the State Prison,
home by the ear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18

Mr.. Lindsey of the Executive Council, was
in this city Saturday, and informed US that the
committee Of the Council had ascertained the
amount and location of the public lands, to
be sold under the act of the last legislature,
and that they would soon be put in the mar
ket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Concord, Ii. James Hazen, Jr., employed
as runner for Whitcher & Stratton, -four
dealers, was in the police court at Concord,
n. H., Friday afternoon, charged with en-
bezzling money to the amount of $500 from
that firm. Heplead guilty and was bound
over in the sum of $1,000 for his appearance
at the Supreme Court. He formerly lived in
Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18

The Gardiner Reporter says that on Mon
day last, Mr.. James Dunlap, young man in
Gardiner, who has suffered several years from
a polypus forming in the nose, went to Bruins
wick and had it removed by Dr. Greene, of
Bowdoin College. The operation was sue
cessfully performed, and Mr.. d. is now able
to breathe freely through his proboscis the first
time for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
BANGOR.

Bangor, Il. Two stores in Mercantile
Square were Quilted by fire this morning.
One owned by S. II. Blake, loss $4,000; in
sured for 5000. Occupied by E. NJ. Black
well as saloon, loss $1,000; insured for
Sl400. The other was owned by the heirs of
Cyrus Emery, loss $500; insured for $4,000.
Occupied by d. Z. Fifeld & Co., grocers,
loss $500; insured Sl2OO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18

Rev. Mr.. Nutting, pastor of the Univer-
salist Society in Gardiner, has partially re-
covered from his recent sickness, and gone to
Vermont. his native State, on short sojourn
for his health. He will take his summer va
cation of three weeks now, and resume his
labors the first Sunday in June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18

turles of Williamsburg, Leeds and Hayden
Vile, gave way early this morning. The
water is sweeping every thing before it.
The above named towns were almost entire.
ly destroyed, including the immense brick
factories.
Florence, Mass. Ii.
The reservoir above Williamsburg broke
this morning. loosenlng large volume of
water, which carried away nearly every house
in its course. At Leeds the silk mill and
button shop were both carried away.
The station agent OF the y. II. < n. Co.,
with his wife were both drowned Many per-
sous were swept down stream.
Several bodies were seen going down stream
but so swift was the Cnrrent that, they could
not be recovered.
Hadensville, Mass. lG.
A large reservoir, about four miles north of
this place burst about eight o'clock this morn
ing, and the water came rushing down the
hills carrying everything before it. 1t struck
the southeastern portion of Williamsburg vii
lage, about two miles north of this place,
carrying away a large number of dwellings,
thence to Skinnervile, where it swept away
SINNERS large silk mills and his boarding
and dwelling house; Continuing on it struck
the large brass mandatory of Hayden, Gere
& Co., and sweeping 1t away in an Instant
Large stones anu machinery were swept
through the main street at a fearful rate, and
well built houses were instantly crushed, not
giving the inmates moments warning.
The flood then struck the village of Leeds
where a large number Of shops, dwellings,,
&C., were swept away. The loss of life was
very heavy. Whole families in some instauc-
es have been carried away over dams, aud
were either drowned or killed, 1t is imposs-
ible to give the number of lives lost at this
time.
Twenty-three bodies so far have been taken
out of the rubbish on shore. Whole blocks
of tenement houses filled with women and
children were swept down stream and all in
the water of course, lost.
Springfield, II.
The most terrible disaster in the annals of
Massachusetts, occurred yesterday in Hamp-
shire county. The Williamsburg reservoir,
covering tract of over 100 acres, gave way
early in the forenoon, precipitating the vast
body of water it contained three miles down
steep and narrow valley into the thriving
manufacturing village of Williamsburg, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18

Charles A. Hildreth, son Of Thaddeus Hill
dreth, Esq, of Gardiner, died on Friday, at
the age of 80 years. He was buried yester-
day by Hermon Lodge of Masons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18

Ifyou want to see any one now, don't knock
at the front door, but go round and look in
the garden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18

Brick attends personally to orders sent by
his express, and visit Boston on every trip of
the boat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
Cincinnati produce Marker.
Cincinnati, Nav 10, 1874.

OIIiCIHnItI My Io19s
PORK-l7 15-alS 90
LARD-steam l0-a; kettle llX9-.
= BULK MEATS-shoulders G7sg-; clear rib sides
SO clear sides 949
BACON-shoulders ak; clear rib sides ga
10 clear sides 10 I-4a5
WHISKEY-9iG-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
List of Patents

List of Patents
Issued from the United States Patent Office to
citizens of Maine, for the week ending May II,
1874. Furnished for the Kennebec journal from
the Office Of j. McC. Perkins h Co.. Counsellors at
Law and Solicitors for American and Foreign
Patents, 5l3 Seventh Street, Washington, ID. Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18

The proprietors of that live local paper, the
Watervile Mail, have greatly improved the
appearance of their sheet by contracting the
width Of their columns, and adding one col
umn to each page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18

The law term Of court begins in this city on
Tuesday Of next week to continue perhaps
three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18

Not the hand organ man, but wandering
minstrels singing about the staeet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-18
TERRIBLE CALAMITY,
A LARGE RESERVOIR GIVES
OUT In WILLIAMSBURG.
Three Villages Nearly
Destroyed.
OVER ONE HUNDRED LIVES
REPORTED LOST.
Loss Estimated at Two Million
Dollars.
New Haven, Ct, l6.

New Haven, Ct., to-
The large reservoirs above Williamsburg
Mass, constructed to supply the manufac-
turtles of Williamsburg, Leeds and Hayden.
Vile, gave way early this morning The
water is sweeping every thing before it.
The above named towns were almost entire.
ly destroyed, including the immense brick
factories.
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local ann State Menus.

Not yacaat pulpit in the city.