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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-11-09
Co., and Emerson, Stevens & Co., manufacture

Co., and Emerson, Stevens & Co., manufacture
axes and soy thes in immense Quantities. They
employ large number Of skilled workmen, ant
transform many tons Of iron and steel into the
various styles and qualities of axes and scythe.
annually. The heavy trip-hammers their facto
ries make an inccssant din from morning till even
ing that is frequently audible for miles away. and
is particularly noticeable to the stranger or visitor
The products of these factories are about $500 00C
annually.
In Idition to the edge tool works, there is q
saw-frame factory, by A. Bates Son, WHO do q
large business; chair and settee factory, by Jo-
seph Bachelor & Sons; machine shop and
foundry BY benjamin G. Allen, who also make
threshing machines and many other kinds of ag-
rcultural implements; there is an excellent Hour
ing mill, by Samuel Blasdell; he buys aud man.
ufactures western wheat extensively; A. Farr &
Co., manufacture shirts, employ ing from fifty to
sixty women and girls There are several other
kinds Of manufacturing done in the village. Mr.
Frank Sawtelle carries on the business Of taxider-
mist his store window displays an attractive va
riety of preserved birds and animals. There is no
need of sending to Boston or Lewiston for taxider-
my WUTk SO long Il" ,'ieSS mo va
SO near By.
There are froia twenty to twenty-five stores and
shops in the village, and all seem to be doing a
pretty fair business. The Maine Central has built
and is now finishing in a neat and tasty manner, a
new passenger depot. The old, cramped, dlapi-
dated building that has so long served as depot
will soon be torn down or removed, to the great
Joy of all the villagers 1t is almost dsreputa-
bic structure as the Hallowel depot.
West Waterville is the present terminus Of the
Somerset railroad that has been extended this fal
so mysteriously from Norridgewock to Anson
Trains will run regularly from Madison Bridge &c
West Waterville by the middle Of November, prac
tically opening the road to North Arson village
West Waterville already gets considerable bust
ness on account Of this road, but when the road
extended to Augusta, as it should be, and as man
fest destiny has decided it shall be, of these
lays, and from thence to Lewiston, West Water
vile will have two outlets for its manufactures tt
the wide world instead Of one as at present. Such
is the earnest wish of all its enterprising manu-
lecturers and citizens.
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CHINA AND JAPAN.

San Francisco, 7. The steamship China
brings Yok johanna, Japan dates to Oct. IA.
The murderer Of Mr. Hahar. German con
sui, was b, headed on the 26th of Sept.
Tskak and Tamirta, japanese consuls to
reside in San Francisco, arrived at this place
to day.
The government of Corea promised to send
to Japan the heads of all persons implicated
in the insult to the Japanese government.
The Formosa difficulty is not settled, and
war between China and Japan seemed imm-
nent.
The ram Stonewall, before reported ashore
in the recent typhoon, is reported TO be all
right.
The Japanese government have purchased
an additional number of transport ships to
he used in the event of war with China.
They have also purchased the French steam
er Charles Albert.
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Boston Hide and Leather Market.

Friday, Nov. 9.
The market has ruled duh for nearly all deserip
tions of ather and the for the part were Ia
small lots.
sole leather has ruled quiet for all grades except
over We ghts aud good damaged, and there is an
ample stock oi middle and light leather.
Rough leather has sold fairly, and recent quota.
time the market Is irmer. fr ces, however. are no
notably changed al hough now a. d then a choice
lot sold at something above our figures.
Rou2 n Cali skins are without any special change
and business is only moderate.
Finished skins are selling to a moderate extent,
but the stock is not large and there s likely be
no improve mt until manufacturers purchane
their spring tack, The receipts of finished leather
are in excess of the sales, and sucks have
unalt-red, are in buyers favor
There continues to be a lair demand for Hides
but the transactions have been manl in domestic
dry.
i.reen sailed Hides are selling rapidly, but there
is not SO much den and for heavy hides for export
as there was \ few weeks ago.
We quote:-
Hides Buenos Ayres selected 20 l-2a27c; Rio
,irande, selected rs y a 23c; Orinoco, 2&a2&-c
MOntevdeo, 25Ac; Corrientes, "a l-2a25c; Califor.
uia, 24a!t-c; Texas, 2las2 l &c; Western, as they
rum Isa.Uc, currency.
Leather,-Buenos Ayres, and Rio Grande, sole.
2aa3Oc for niidle; 27as6c for light 2sa2s for hea.
w, and 2Sa25 for good damaged: Ornoco, 2S.sa27k
tor mddle 25a26 for light 25's7la for heavy and rs
as5 for good damaged; buffalo 25a24c; rough light.
sia29c; heavy, 21a2sc do oak, 30assc; rough cali,
a3a63c; Rio Grande and Buenos Ayres wax, medi-
um and heavy, % g?3c; western slaughter do do,
ia .0c: do do d light iSa2oc; light grain, l5alSc
heavy do, 2lal9c; finished calf skins. 60asoc.
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PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia, November Z. The $1,000 race
to day was won by American Girl, in 2 :25-
distaneing Copperbottem in the fret heat.
On Thursday, the day after Father Gorde.
mans disappearance, Bishop Wood received
letter from him stating that the reason he
left the Catholic Church was that he could
not believe in the infallibiliry Of the Pope,
and saying, "By the time you read this you
will know all about me. and therefore 1 have
no NJ ed to make an explanation He also
said that his debts had overwhelmed him and
used other like expressions. The Young fe-
male organist, with whom it IL alleged Father
Gordemans disappeared, is named Maggie
Witely, a protestant, whose parents reside in
Reading.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Eeunebee 9ourual.
Arrival in Portland of the Remains
Of Bishop Bacon.

Portland, November Z. The remains Of
Bishop Bacon, attended by several distin
guished churchmen, arrived in Portland at
o'clock Saturday afternoon, and we're received
at the department. and escorted through the
streets to the Episcopal residence by long
procession, consisting of the Montgomery
Guards, Sheridan Cadets and the children OF
the Orphan Asy lum, Catholic Sunday School
Union, and large number of citizens on foo
and'in carriages.
LATER.
Portland, November 8. The remains OF
Bishop Bacon lay in state in the cathedral
to-day, and we're viewed by thousands Of peo-
pie. Mass was celebrated this morning and
evening. He will lie in state tor orrow and
the funeral services will occur Tuesday.
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LOUISIANA.

New Orleans, November z. Twenty men
OF Go b, 3D. infantry, Capt. Mead in CON-
mand, left here this morning for Lincoln
PARISH. 1t is .aid that body of cavalry il
ordered from Shreveport 20 the same parish.
The purpose is no: known.
Marshal Selye and Lieut. Hodgson, arrest
ed for contempt of Judge Trimt les court,
have reached Vienna and are awaiting the
Judges action.
tits said that Selye will be arrested when
released, upon warrant from Jackson, and
will be held for cutting the telegraph wires
and other violations of the law.
The election for C1ngressmen in the dis
trict hangs upon the result in Carroll parish
The opinion is that money will carry the par
ish, but is thought strange that the returns
are so late coming in.
Sheriff Kavanah of Jackson, arrested ID.
NJ. Jewett, U. S. commissioner this morning
upon a warrant issued by Judge Trimbl-,
based upon an indictment found by the grand
jury Of Jackson, for kidnapping ID. Louis
Shalers. Jewett furnished bonds in the sum
of $1,000.
Monroe, November Lieut. Hodgson and
Marshal Selye appeared before Judge Trim
bic at Vienna this morning, charged with
contempt Of court IN dsregardnR the writ of
habeas corpus issued by the Judge. The
sentence of the court as to both was 10 days
imprisonment in the parish Jail, a fine Of 500
and cost of arrests. The sentence is being
carried out. The cutting of the telegraph
wires will come up next.
Sheriff Kavanah of Jack soa, left this morn
ing for Vienna TO arrest Selye on a warrant
based upon an indictment for kidnapping DR..
Sholers.
1t is rumored that pardons have been for
warded for Seiye and Thompson by Kellogg.
New Orleans, November Judge Trimble
sued in the cases of Selye and Hodgson COM
mitted for contempt, tor the reason that their
conduct in several instances was outrageous
and oppressive, the citizens feeling that they
have been outraged by these parties, and in
dignant at their course while securing the
country. The Judge is satisfied that il the
law is permitted to take its course, not only
in the case of their contempt CT his order,
but also in cutting telegraph wires, in assault
with pistol on Mrs Patterson, and other
cases, the people will abide the acton of the
court; but if pardoned and turns at liberty
he is of the opinion thar thev could not leave
the country, so great woul be the feeling
against them.
In the torchlght procession in honor of the
democratic victories, 10000 nen were in the
line, with hundreds of American flags and
traasparencies. The houses along the line
of the procession were illuminated and the
streets were thropged.
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A Care for the Health.

a Care Tor tho Healtns
We have examined handsomely printed and
bound volume, entitled "IIealth Fragments, or
steps towards new life" by DR.. George II. Ev-
erett, who has been lectnrng in this city, and su
san Everett. This volume was written during a
summer of rest, while the author wa disengas ed
from his professional duties. Its thoughts and ex-
pressions remind the reader Of the dreamy, easy,
restful summer time-of babbiing brooks, shady
glens, and an afternoon nap under the spreading
oak tree. But there something beside
dreamings here-plain truths-but behind the
general drift of the author you detect some
thing Of q reserve power; many facts are to be
taken for granted, or drawn interentially, am
this after all in the most effective way OF Teaching
Pictures, ludcrous and otherwise, representing
the two classes into which society is divided
the wise and the foolish-help nightly tue text
The large headed, bod less, and the beasty look
ing gluttons, and the person who is just right ev-
cry way ply ically and mentally, are thus brought
out in their true light. Whatever ideas person
may have formed it won't do any damage 70 read
this breezy, vigorous WORK. In its composition
Professional technicsles compelled to take the
background, and plain instruction is given as to
the laws Of health, good for the child the middle
aged and those in declining wears. Many thing
are told that intelligent persons already know
but no injury will be done by these gentle remind-
ers Tho information impaired cannot but bt
useful, and the book must well fill its place in the
world,
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MISSOURI.

st. Louis, November OF the II repre-
sentatives from this county to the low er
house Of The legislature, s are republican and
G democrats. The vote ran behind the reg
istration about 5000.
The reported majority from So counties
embracing the most populous and heaviest
democratic counties in the State, give Holden
80 600 majority.
The 10 h congressional district gives Judge
Debolt, dem., 324 majority over Hyde. rep,
the present incumbent.
Returns from other districts are not yet
complete.
The democrats claim that they will have a
ma iority in the House of 80 and in the Sem
tie of 3.
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NEW BRUNSWICK.

ST. John, November Z. The laborers asso-
citation, who refused to load vessels which
had been discharged by the non association
men. have backed down. The bulk of the
members of the association, which is is 1900
strong, are idle. Shippers sympathize with
the new association men, and are giving them
abundance of employment, in hope of break
ing up the association.
Shoe factories here are running on two
thirds time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-11-09

On Saturday evening, about six o'clock, as a
gentleman was drying frem Hallowell to this city.
yhen on the "plains," opposite the halfway house,
net team without driver. A little further on
he found man in the middle Of the road, face
downward, nose and eyes filed with sand, and
bleeding profusely from the temples. He was
AIKEN up and found to be Mr.. VIM. Morgan of
Hallowell, about 20 years Of age, who Is engaged
in the hull corn business and who hsd been to
Augusta for the purchase Of corn. The gentle
man conveyed him to his home in Hallowell,
where he remained in an unconscious condition
until physician was called. He was found at an
opportunc moment. A few minutes later and life
would have been extinct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-11-09

DR.. L. 4. Edminster, Magnetic physician, will
still continue at the Mansion House until further
notice. He can lie found at the johnson House in
Gardiner every Tuesday, Thursday ard Saturday.
Nervous Prostration the cause of Paralysis made a
,peciali,y. Ali other diseases treat successfully.
Hours from 8 A. NJ. to P. NJ. Treatment at Of
fee, Sl.00; at hon of patients $780,
Consultation Free. nov3-tlw
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Chicago Produce market.

Chicago. Nov. 7, 1874.
4Elouyr-steady- spring A5a4 90.
4Whsar-No. spring cash, S6k :; Oct SKA;
-asSk Nov: s5,S for rest of the year.
Corn No; mixed, cash, 75xs; Nov, 72l4ax:
124a- for the year.
Oats-No. 2. 47,ia cash: Nov, E,xak; 4sxa- for
the year.
Rye-No. 2, s3as3A.
Barley-No. sIring l20a cash; 40 Nov.
Dressed Hogs-6 OOa6 25-.
Pcrk-i9 10 Cash; - ale 90 Feb; 16 20 bid and
asked seller yea .
Lard.i!la cash: II 92x Feb; II 70 seller year.
Bulk Meats-shondere 6ka-; short rib mid
a., short clear mid a. AZ.
Hams II 3s average ai3--.
Whiskey-Wlsa--.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo. LA; wheat do ~
Receipts 1000 douri $500 wheat: $4,000 corn;
Il 900 oats; 1885 rye; l5,00a barley.
Shipments - 400 hour; 10000 wheat; 10000
corn: LOCO oats: 700 barley; 1900 rye. .
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STATE Ne VS..

The fall term of the State Normal School
at Castine, will close November 20, for va
cation Of ten days.
Mr.. George Door. firm Of I H. Low c..
druggists, of our village, left for Georgia last
Tuesday, with his wife. He goes there to
spend the winter, hardly daring 10 risk the
risors Of another northern winter, for HE
health is quite delicate, We hope to welcome
him back with the birds next spring, with i'm
proved health. Il Watervlle Mail.
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In accordance with the recommendations of the
difference of Y. NJ. C. Associations in Scotland,
ne executive committee Of the Associations in
MS country have called upon the Christian people
{ America to observe the present week as sea-
aendation will be observed by the Augusta Asso-
iation. The first meeting was held Yesterday at
heir rooms, and meetings will be held at the same
place every evening this week.
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The recently elected officers of Bethlehem
odge F. & A NJ, ofthis city, will be publicly in
allied at Masonic Hall, this evening, at seven
clock, by NJ. w. Grand Master Careill. Bre,h.
IN Of the fraternity are invited to attend the in
allation as well as the supper, which will come
# at the Cony House about nine o'clock, or i'm
ediately after the exercises at the hall. Tickets
pr the supper may be had at Pierce's or Of the
ommittce
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EAsTPORT.

Eastport, November Z. A fire broke out
this morning in Hutchings steam mill bu,
the engines arriving promptly, the FIRE was
extinguished, doing but little damage.
Post Campbell, G. A. r., arrived here to-
day on visit to Post Reach. The two Posts
psraded the principal streets with the Penn
broke Band, and will have supper at Memo
rial Hall.
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INDIAN A.

Cincinnati, November 7. A Are in Bates
Vile. Ind. to night, destroyed the union fur
niture factory, owned and operated on the CO.
operation plan by about forty workmen and
employing from so to GO hands. Loss on
building. $40, 600, and on stock and machin.
cry. $50, 600 to $50 900. Insurance only
$4,000
Five frame buildings were also burned ;
loss, $4,000.
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Massachusetts, Capt. Pennington, while re-.
turning from the fisheries on the western
banks, struck in TAT. 80, and become total
wreck. The crew were saved, but the cargo
VI goldfish was lost.
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NEW HAM SHIKE.

Keenc, November 7. At meeting to-day
the vote resulted. by ss4 to 2sO, in favor of
a gratuity not exceeding 3 per cent to the
Manchester & Keene Railroad, on sufficient
guaranty of its construction.
Manchester, November Z. George Leavtt
was drowned last evening in the Merrimack
river. His boat was found this morning up
side down. He was an Irishman by birth
about so years old and leaves family. The
body has not been recovered.
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FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco. November 7. The race
between Occident, Fullerton and Chicago
Boy, has been postponed until Wednesday
next, on account Of rain.
II. S Stesrns is elected delegate to con-
press from Arizona by a majority of about
900
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PORTLAND.

Portland, November 8. A man named
John Hunt, 40 years old, died at the station
house this morning from apoplexy, caused by
excessive drinking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-11-09

If the druggist offers any kind of herb-fia-
vored alchohol for dyspepsia, billiousness, or
any other ailment, tell him that you want
medicine, not a bar-room drink. Ask him
tor DR.. Walkers California Bitters, the best
regulating preparation known, and which you
know is free from "Satan's Elixir" Reject
all the fiery "Tonics" and Carpenters" and
cling to that remedy There is no medicine
that compares with it. octl5-t&w4w
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ILLINOIS,.

Chicago, November 4. Iiurlhurt, rep. in
the 4th district, has ma GRITTY o. 992.
Farwtn. republican, in the Sd, has a ma
jorty of 100.
An offc, canvass Of the election in this
county will not be made until Monday.
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local ann STATE Mems,

A lot of stable horses were sold on Saturday, at
ices ranging from eighteen to eighty dollars
The old city team of horses is to be sold by auc-
IN this afternoon at tive o'clock. Although not
every respect adapted to the use of the city,
ey are nevertheless valuable horses for general
1sinessO
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MICHIGAN.

Detroit, November Z. The propeller West
ford cleared from Detroit for Buffalo on the
3lst ult. with 10000 bushels of grain, and
nothing has been heard of her since.
The steamer Favorite has been got of Bar
Pcin, and brought into port.
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JAM ATCA.

Kingston, November 7. A hurricane pass.
ed over the Island Sunday last, causing con-
siderable damage. In this harbor there were
few small wrecks and several lives were
lost. The storm is believed to have been the
most severe in Barbados, Santa Lucia and
Hayti and the north side of Jamaica.
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GEORGIA..

Augusta, November g. According to the
consolidated returns received at the News
Office, Hhaltrid1es majority for Congress in
the lat district is All, and Smiths majority
in the % PISA.
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Municipal Court.

Albert L. Ames was brought before the court
Saturday on complaint of c. 3. Laki for the lar
ccny Of various articles in all Of the value of about
thirty-six dollars, from the Insane Asylum. He
plead guilty and offence being beyond the jurisdic
ton of the court to try and punish he was ordered
to recognize with sureties in $500 for his appear
ance at the March term of the Sup. Jud. Court,
and failing to furnish sureties committed.
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TENNESSEE.

Memphis, November 7. The parties arrest
ell here lat evening on charge of violating
the enforcement act, were indicted at the Sep
TENDER term OF the United States Circuit
Court and arrested on capias from that
Court. Only five of the indict were found,
and the story tina; 500 warrants had been is
sued is without foundation.
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Important Medical Correspondence.

Ii all who are now suffering from Coughs and
Colds aud other throat and lung diseases, could
read the letters continually rec ived from all the
county, giving the oeiail- of cases simi ar 10 their
own that have been cured by Hae's Honey OF
Horeho and and Tar the demand for that liiesay.
ing specific, vast as it is, would be doubled 1t
never fails. Noe ugh can resist its tranquilizing
influence 1t strengthens weak lungs aud prevents
the POI sibility OF tubercuar consumption.
PIXIES ToOTH.ACHE DROPS Cure in one min.
ute. n VSle0Q&WlW
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RHODE ISLAND.

Providence, November s. An incendiary
fire to night destroyed the boat-house of the
Brown University Boat Club, with six ak
oaren shells and row boat. Loss, $500 !;
insured, $500.
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NOTICE.

DIANO FORTE Tuning, Regulating and Repair
will be 10 Augusta and vicinity This wees aud next
Subsequently every month Work solicited, and
warranted In all cases. Fir-t class personal and
manufacture y reference. Orders may be lett At
the book stores OF Frank Pierce and Horace North,
or with Miss julia Clapp. No 81 Oak ST.
N B. Personal attention paid to The selection Of
Instruments for purchasers, from the first class
makers. novA'tlw
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The large family size bottles Of Renne's
Pain killing Oil are cheapest for you to pur-
chase, to cure headache, toOthache, ague in
the face, lameness, neuralgia, sprains, cramp,
.ciatica, bruises, burns. Keep it in the house
for use. nov4.t &wlw
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MEXICO.

City of Mexico, October so, via. Havana,
November 7. Numerous deposits of silver,
qui, kslver and cinnabar have been discover
ed in the State Of Guerrero.
Gold placer was found near Mazattan, Oct.
Ist
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CONN CTICUT.

Mer.den, November 6. 1t Is believed on
good authority that Charlie Ross was seen in
Meriden, passing through to New Haven.
Chief of Police Beach, being satisfied of
Something being the matter, notified New
York detectives.
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The campaign of teachers institutes in Name
i'll close the week prior to Thank sgiving. AT
Sst the attendance was small, but iatterly the
achers have shown an increased interest by maxi
g arrangements to attend the sessions. The
achers who have not attended have made great
istakes