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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
CUBA.

swer to the kilograms and letters Of the Ha-
vana agent of the New York Associated
Press, enquiring as to the whereabouts of
Ralph Keller. 1t is known conclusively that
he embarked on the steamer Cienfugos, at
Santiago de Cuba. The captain of the Glen
fugos saw him on deck at midnight and the
next morning he had disappeared. 1t is now
considered certain that he was lost overheard.
Capt. Gen. Jovellar has ordered strict in
qury into his disappearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01

ed with the Michigan state prison, at Jackson,
fell yesterday No one was injured. The
cigar contractor loses heavily.
Twelve masked men entered the house of
w. A. X. Softer on Staten island, and bind
ing the man in charge, cleaned the house of
ell its valuables. The family was in New
York.
1t is said that the Central railroad of New
Jersey is about to reduce the pay of its en-
ployees Upper cent. -aas sa4~ -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
The winthrop Workers.

The Young Mems Christian Association of
Winthrop has just been reorganized, with the
following officers; President, C. NJ Bailey ;
Vice Presidents, c. A. Wing, G. A. Jewell,
S. B. Noyes. j. C. Wood; Secretary, II.
Woodward; Treasurer, S. G. Davis; Prayer
meeting Committee, S. G. Davis, l.. I. Carl
ton, J. E. Briggs, j. d. Packard; Lecture
Committee, C. A. Wing, j. Il. Briggs, S. G.
Davis.
The Association numbers n, comprising
both ladies and gentlemen, all of whom have
signed the constitution since the reorganiza-
ton. Some of these were members before,
and some have now Joined for the first time.
This is one of the lire, active associations in
the State. 1t is in a very prosperous COR
dition; indeed it has been in that condition
from the start. The Association has adopted
the plan of having monthly lectures. The
first one il to be delivered next Sunday after
noon at 4 1-2 o'clock, by Rev. A. Bryant Of
East Winthrop. The Association is free from
debt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3lst.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3lst.
No. 253, Ballou vs.. Prescott. The ptf.
stopped an hour or two before adjournment
last evening. and Mr.. Kempton opened for the
defence. The ground taken on that side is
that the surgeon did, when first called, all
that the nature of the injury seemed to re-
quire; that if he mistook the character of the
injury, it was no more than the most expert
enced and skillful surgeon might have done
under the circumstances; and that the imper-
feet cure has resulted from the PITS own i'm
prudence in using the limb too soon, Some
half dozen of the most eminent surgeons in
the State have examined the case and gave
their testimony upon the stand. There was
not that unanimity of opinion that might be
expected from men so able in the profession.
The closing argument for the plaintiff was
made by the Junior counsel, Mr.. o. d. Baker.
The jury took the case just before five o'clock,
but had not agreed at the hour of adjourn
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
Personal.

Joseph Webb, Esq, of Albion, father of
Hon. E. F. Webb of Watcrville, is danger
ously sick.
The Portland Advertiser hears of a book
keeper in that city who was made the recipi-
ent of Christmas present from the firm Of
$500.
Gov. elect Dingley is in the city.
Speaker Blaine started for Washington yes
terday.
Capt N. Smart of Searsmont, member
OF the House and Senate, is in the city.
Bank examiner Bolster, of Auburn, and
Judge Dascomb of Skowhegan, were in the
city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
FROM KENTUCKY.

Kentucky, 81. In New Albany to-day,
John Parker shot his wife through the head
and then blew his own brains out. Domestic
infelicty was the cause.
The situation in railroad circles looks bet
ter. The Jacksonville railroad has secured
five engineers. The superintendent tele-
graphed from Indianapolis thaths has secured
20 men. One striker returned to work to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
Maine Poultry Association.

The first exhibition of the Society takes
place at Portland January 18th, l4th, 18th,
and lGth.' Entries for the same close the 10th
inst, and must be addressed to William p.
Anterior, Secretary. Hallowell. This gem
tleman will furnish blanks for entries on APP
plication. Let our poultry fanciers wake up
and be On hand, or they will find themselves
out in the cold, as entries will positively close
at the time advertised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
Congestion Of the Lungs.

WAUPACA, wisconsin.
DEAR IR:-Late in April, my father, who
is seventy-two years Of age, and has been
practicing physician most of his life, was
seized with Inflammation of the liver, followed
by congestion of the right lung, the attack
being q return of one from which he was just
recovering. s%
The disease finally eliminated in what our
ply sician called ''catarrh of the lung" and
which others have called "bronchial affec-
ton"
For more than three months father has been
troubled with severe cough, which gave him
no rest night or day.
The doctor having exhausted all remedies
without any effect, We commenced to use Fell
lows Compound Syrup Of Hypophosphites
the 22d Of August, q which tiEe the expec-
toration was very copious, very tough, (occa-
sonally of the nature Of natter and gener-
ally brick color.
Sincs that time Il has entirely changed ito
nature, the color 10 quite light, with no mix
ture of blood, and 10 only about . third rs
much in quantity.
The swelling in his limbs which has troubled
him tor about three months, has nearly disap-
peared. and he 10 fast recovering.
M. Yours respectfully, s. 4. MARsH.
r. dec31-t&Wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
Boston Boot and Shoe Market.

TuE6DAf. Dec. ~.
The shipments Of Boots and Shoes from this mar.
ket TO places outside OF New England for the past
week, irrespective of those sent direct from the fac
tories, comprise $3.50 cases, against OOS cases for
Total shipments since January I, 40 ls9 cases,
against ,264 7sS cases for same period last year.
The shipment of shoes from Lynn for the past
week have been 1883 cases, against 1900 cases Tor
the same week last year.
The shipments nom Haverhill for the week have
been 70s eases, against 5sl cases for the same
week last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
RHODE ISLAND.

Providence. 81. In the course of the argu-
ment in the U. S. Circuit Court to-day, in the
case in which the Atlantic Delaine Company
is party, the counsel of that company an
nounced that it would at once go into volun-
tary bankruptcy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
CONN ECTICUT.

Bridgeport, 81. The Hotchkiss Sons hard.
ware factory, situated in the southern part Of
the city, was destroyed by fire this evening.
The main building was upwards of one hun
dred feet long and three stories high. twas
recently completed, and was TO be Sc: Ia op.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01

Means & Butler, livery stable keepers in
this city, lost grey horse on Tuesday even
ing, valued at $3.50. The animal broke one
of its legs in the stall, and had to be knocked
in the head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
S427,6l9,S06 90
WEATHER..

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER. !
Washington, Dec. 3l,-S p. NJ.
For New England and the Middle States,
cloudliness with slight change in
the temperature, and light to fresh southeas-
terly to southwesterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01

As some inquiry has been made we will
state that the Daily will be issued as usual
Tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
New York, Dec. 81
EVENING REPORT

Wall street has been very quiet to-day and moth.
ing done virtually after O'Clock.
Money was active at to per cent. gold, closing
quiet at 1872 and interest.
The loan certificates of the banks outstanding
amount to 81 80 600, decrease since yesterday OF
$l65,000. s-fr-s. -a 49,
The outstanding legal tender circulation to-day
shows an Increase of $52l 600.
Foreign exchange dull; l0sats for prime bankers
sixty days sterling and l631.ala for demand.
Gold closed at HOY.
The rates paid for carry ing to-day were I, 6,
and per cent. gold.
State stocks quiet
stocks active.
Governments firm.
Customs Receipts to-day 127,0C0
The treasurer paid out to-day . 1874 900 account
Of interest and Us 900 In redemption of 5!2O
bonds.
The operations in the Gold Exchange Bank to.
day were ..
Cold balances 4 y = $2,445, 5l3
Currency balances 2,91O97s
Gross clearauces "a, 5S2 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
FROM HALIFAX.

Halifax, N. s., 81. George Brown, the
champion oarsman, was presented to-day by
his Halifax friends, with gold medal locket
and ring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
INDIANA.

Indianapolis, 81. The only apparent
change in the eng ineers strike is a general
quieting down. The engineers held very
large meeting to-day, but nothing is known Of
the proceedings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01

Grafton on Monday next. Loss heavy. In
sured for 100000; the amount being dis
tributed between Hartford, New York and
English companies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
daily Eenuebee 5unrnal.
PORTLAND.

Portland, 81. This evening Mr.. Caleb II.
Dunnells of Newfeld, a well-known stage
driver, fifty.three years old, dropped dead in
the office of the United States Hotel, of heart
disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01

New Years calls are in order to-day. They
are becoming more and more fashionable
every year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01

Regular convocation of Jerusalem II. A.
Chapter at Hallowell this afternoon at . 80
o'clock. A general attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01

This day being legal holiday, the banks
of Augusta will not be open for business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01

How many will remember to write 1874 to-
day?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01

Bosworth having secured the services Of
Mr.. Niles as Cutter, is turning out garmsnts
equal to Boston, with the saving Of twenty
i've per cent.
December Is, 1873. decl6-fu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01

Wadsworth & Smith have secured the SER
vices of e. v. Osborn, first class artist Of
Bosten, who will have charge Of the cutting
department. dec17-ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
TELEGRAMS IN GEN ERAL.

A building used ~ cigar factory, co...yct-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
loral anu State Menus.

Happy New Year!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-01
Cincinnati PrOdu &C Market.

CIhCIhnatI IGOuu &C MARKET.
Ery{fUf Cincinnati. Dec. 81.
PROvIsIONS-quiet. AA~f+- -
PORk-sl5 %
LARD-steam SHa-; kettle sL5-.
BULK MEATS--shoulders 6a6i4 clear rib sides
eT< clear sides "a 57S..
BACON-shoulders 81; clear rib sides ~ 9
h; clear sides Sla9-
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-04
Business Notes.

The shoe factory at Belfast has manufactar-
ed about 1901 600 pairs OF shoes.
A lot of discharged granite cutters at Hurri-
cane Island have purchased ocean tickets for
the old country.
Two young men in Bangor, Capt. Henry Hill
and Charles SWEET, have organized quite bus
mess in the manufacture Of boot heels from
scraps of leather purchased at the shoe facto-
ries. About q, 200 pairs of heels are made an
nually, for which four cents per pair are obtain
ed. The firm also manufactures yearly from
5000 to 1000 pairs of counter stiffenings for
boots.
The proposed reduction in wages on the Eu-
ropean and North American Railway has caus-
ed threats of a strike in the paint shops of the
company at Oldtown, Me-, but the men are
still at work.
The manufacture of clothing in this state is
prominent branch of industry. Within the
past twelve months Mr.. J. D. Sawyer of Stand
ish, has manufactured for Boston parties $685.
900 worth of clothing, employing from forty to
fifty hands in his shop; has not been out of
first class work at any time, and run full
force through the months of September. Octo.
Der and November He has now on hand over
one thousand coats to make. and sends on an
average three hundred coats to Boston weekly.
The Messrs. Merrill in the spool factory at
Belfast, are busy as bees, making fancy silk
and thread spools. Workmen in their block
shop are unusually busy, Searsport and Stock
ton ship masters are well acquainted with tie
blocks made by George Merrill & Son, and in
almost every port in the wide world some spec
linen of their handicraft in this line is to be
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-04
THE PORTLAND MUSEUM.


Dec. LIST, 1874.
MIR. EDITOR: An article in this mornings
Argus assailing my character as a manager
seems to call for reply. 1 believe it is gener-
ally understood that my brains started the
Portland Museum. That I took into partner
ship Mr.. John L. Shaw is also known. The
results of that partnership may not be so famil-
lar to the public.
1 met Mr.. Shaw early last summer and con-
ceived warm friendship for the man. When
I had completed my arrangements with Mr..
Fluent, and before had offered an interest in
the concern to wealthy gentleman who was
anxious to join me, I offered Mr. Shaw an in
terest for small consideration. He accepted,
and work was begun on the building. At the
ments in Canada and remained here to super
intend the work. The work did not 90 on to
suit, but finally I obtained the theatre in
half finished state. Before the first week had
Shaw and myself for goods necessary for the
erection of the theatre. These bills were sent
to Mr.. Fluent, and he refused to pay them.
Trouble ensued. Finally was induced to ac-
cept new lease with Mr.. Shaw as co-lessee
1 now think this the beginning of a contrived
plan to GUST me from the management and les
seeship; for friend ~ who had charge of the
cash department., managed to have no rent
ready, thus giving excuse for an ejectment writ.
l privately took measures to thwart these plans
and could have beaten my antagonists-but
in doing SO should have involved my private
creditors by placing myself in a total inability
to pay them For their sakes and theirs alone,
I accepted the situation and retired from the
copartnership
Now in regard to the management. 1 found
myself allied with man, who knew nothing
of the business; who cramped my actions by
his timidity; who was incapable of comprehend
ing the necessities of competition; who dis.
liked much advertising; and who wanted to do
with much smaller company. dislik ID this
method of doing business, but had to yield in
measure, as Mr. Shaw handled the money.
desire and intend to make this city my
home. I have had twenty-five years ex-
perience as an actor and manager of Italian and
English Opera upon large scale) concert
have learned SO much I can yet learn more.
But think have the start of the present
managers? by some twenty odd years.
beg also to inform the public that l have
already made certain arrangements whereby
shall be able to present to them an elegant
Theatre upon the ground floor, when in case
of fire. an easy escape will be presented.
complete in its arrangements and in which
"reins'' of management will be placed in my
hands untrammelled and without restraint.
The article / referred to in this mornings
Argus, is evidently the result Of the profound
est study of many hours duration of the we'll
known? critic and dramatic CENSOR who sug
gested the production of Longfellow's spanish
Student, poem in dramatic form; but never
intended for representation.
l have the honor TO be, Sir,
Your obt Servant,
H. w. ELLIS.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-04

AccIDENTs.-A son of Alderman Clark vas
bitten on the back yesterday by horse. The
horse was the same one that bit Mr.. Clark a
short time since. Yesterday morning his son
went into the stall before him and was in the
act of reaching down on the floor, when the
horse struck him in the back with bis teeth
with such force as to leave the imprint of each
tooth in the flesh. The young man was quite
comfortable last evening, but his father fears
that he is severely injured. The horse appears
to have grudge against the family.
A little boy named O'Donnsll, residing on
Hancock street, was caught in crank at the
Portland Company's works Tuesday and Sc
verely injured.
An employe of the Eastern road, residing on
Salem street, had two of his fingers jammed SO
severely yesterday while Stacking cars tina t
amputation was necessary.
1t was Mr.. G. f. Foster, the we'll known
lumber dealer residing on Bracket street, who
was hurt on the Concord s. Montreal railroad
Wednesday morning, He was badly bruised,
but it is thought that helhas not sustained any
internal injuries.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-04


The GYMNAsTIc ExHIBITIoN.-The exhibi-
ton by the Bowdoin boys at City Hall this
evening ought to draw out full house. It is
an exhibition of unusual merit. Sargent s
great feat of balancing on the trapeze, and the
performance on the triple barred eschelle are
well worth witnessing The following is the
programme:
Dumb Bell Exercise. q..
Select Class-F. G. Payson, Leader.
Suspended Rings. Perry, Stanwood and Wells.
Horizontal Bar.
Bolster, Sargent and Stanwood.
1,ouDe lrapeze.. .Greene Brothers.
Parallel Bars. Clark, Greene and Swasey
Magic Ladders.
Bolster, Cobb, Payson, Wells and Wiggn.
Aerial Balancing.
d. A. Sargent.
Pedestal POsturing and Somersaulting.
Bolster, Clarke, Payson Sargent, Wells and Wigsin.
Indian lub Exercise.
-r-- Select Class-E. H. Hall, Leader.
ssFS The Eschelle. 20 Ifs
Bolster, Sargent and Stanwood.
Finale.
Alden, Cobb Greene. Payson, Sargent, Stanwood,
Swasey and Watt.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-04

POLICE NoTEs.-John Jones, colored boy,
was arrested last evening by Deputy Williams
for stealing fifty dollars in Rockland. The same
boy was sick in the lodging room in this city
last winter.
Three fellows went into store on Washing.
ton street yesterday and asked for drink of
water. While the woman tending the store
was out of the room they stole $40 and left.
Officers Fields, Burnham and Merrill arrested
them. s.
John Goddard of Cape Elizabeth made dis
turbance in Wards Opera House last evening,
and was arrested by officers Frye, Gribben and
Black. The three officers had all they could do
to handle him.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-04

CoNCERTs.-This evening occurs the grand
concert at Chestnut street church. The talent
is excellent, the programme is very select, and
the house should be crowded. The object is
most worthy one, and no one who enjoys fine
concert should remain away. Among the at
fractions is the song of the 'Village Black
smith, composed by the celebrated basso,
Weiss, which will be sung for the first time in
this country.
The benefit concert to Mrs. Merrill at Con-
gress Square church also occurs this evening
The friends of this lady have made great eff
fort to make this very enjoyable affair, and
judging from the number Of tickets already
disposed of, their expectations are to be more
than realized. Secure your tickets this morn
inc as thew are limited l-A
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-04

WHARF FACILITIES The special committee
of the city government on the improvement of
wharf facilities, met Manager Hickson, Super
intendent Spicer and tLocal Agent Porteous
of the Grand Trunk, at the Mayors Office last
evening" for the purpose of conference on
the matter Of the purchase of Calls wharf A
full interchange of views was had, but no def
mite propositions were made. The views of
the gentlemen representing the different inter
ests did not seem to widely differ and there is
but little reason to doubt an ultimate agree
ment. Another conference will be held to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-04
u. .. District Court.
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WEDNEsDAy.-C. E. Stevens ct al. VS.. Lewis H.
Bracey ct al. Cause In admiralty, the claim being
for iron shipped from New York for this port by
schooner Josephine, Bracey master, the iron falling
short two tons and eight hundred pounds. The rule
OF law in such case is that the carrier is
insurer and must make the loss good. The court de-
creed the the schooner liable for the loss
and the costs at court.
Cliffords Bradburys.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-04
Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE MORRIS.
THURsDAY.-Leander Stevens. Search and selz-
ure. Fined $50 with costs. Paid.
Michael Walsh. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Appealed Mattocks q Fox.
Frederick johnson and Charles Owen. Larceny.
Thirty days each.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-04

SACRED CONCERT The Boston Phiharmon
ic Club are to give grand sacred concert at
the Museum Sunday evening. This company
is formed of the members of the Thomas or
chestra. The Boston papers speak very highly
of their concerts, and as his is their first ap-
pearance in this city they should have full
house. The club is composed of the Listemann
brothers, Emil Gramm, Adolf H artdeg en-, Eu-
gene We;ner and Adolf Belz.