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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16
THE ARKANSAS WAR.
DECISION FAVOR OF BAXTER
GREAT REJOICING AT
LITTLE ROCK.

Washington, Is. Attorney Gen. Williams
submitted his opinion in the Arkansas imbro-
Clio to President Grant this morning. After
rehearsing the history of the case thoroughly
and also the action of the Arkansas
Supreme court, and referring to the extraor-
binary decision of that court in favor of
Brooks, in controvention to a previous de-
cision, he concludes that his judgment is that
Baxter is rightly governor of Arkansas, un-
til it shall be otherwise decided by the legis-
lature.
President Grant will to-day in proclama-
ton recognize Baxter as governor of Arkan-
sas.
Little Rock, To- As soon as the contents
of the Presidents proclamation became
generally known the widest excitement pre-
vailed and never in the history of Little Rock
was there such general rejoicing. Crowds of
men, women and children throng the streets,
the stores are re-opening, flags waving and
bands playing. Hundreds are visiting Bax
ter's headquarters to congratulate him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16

The Bangor Daily Wing and Courier of
yesterday comes to us with the announcement
of the new firm that will hereafter conduct the
A. Boutelle having become associated with
Mr.. Benz A. Burr; and thus the calamity
Of another daily at Bangor is averted. Capt.
Boutelle continues as editor of the Wing, a
position which he has held for the past four
years; and this is a guarantee that the paper
will be conducted in the same vigorous and
able manner as heretofore. We extend to
the new firm our congratulations and kindest
wishes.
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OHIO.

Cincinnati, 10. A serious disturbance oc-
cured in Freeman street this afternoon where
band of women were praying in front of the
saloons. AT the same place a disturbance &C.
Cured yesterday in which beer wagon driv-
er forced his way through crowd of women
and was beaten by the bystanders and then
arrested by the police and fined to-day. To-
day about 500, mostly Germans, gathered
around the band which went out about fonr
o'clock. The band numbered 10. The
crowd pressed around them and used insult.
ing language. The policeman requested the
women to return to the church as he would be
unable to protect them but the ladies said God
would protect them and determined to go on.
When the ladies sang or prayed the crowd
struck up ccorus drowning their voices
Soon the crowd pressed upon the women and
commenced swaying in a mass "Hi j !
lady was thrown headlcng down ln!o he
street but fortunately escaped uninjured.-
Fighting commenced in the crowd and re-
porter on German paper was POUNDED and
driven from the street. The women gave up
and escaped one by one to gthe church. The
ring leaders will be arrested tomorrow and
the mayor will issue proclamation prohibit
ing women praying on the streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16
.MaSSACHUS SETS.

Boston, ID. The Joint special committee
on the Hoosac Tunnel of which Senator
Very of Worcester is chairman have agreed
upon report which substantially recommends
the appropriation of IS, 600, 900 to be expend-
ed upon the Troy & Springfield Railroad and
the Tunnel approaches.
In the Municipal Court to-day Frank E.
Monahan was held IN $1,000 bonds, charged
with forging the name of Peter Butler to a
check of $500 on the Central Bank.
Lowell, Is. The Committee to solicit
money for Louisiana held their final meeting
tonight. Only two were present. interest is
dead in the matter. Lowells total subscrip-
tons will be 5000 and will be sent early
next week.
The City Hotel was sold to-day to Alvin
Emerson of Waltham. Mr.. Parker will be
the landlord.
Frank Landers, Waterman in the Massa-
chusetts Mills, was burned by an explosion OF
benzine last Wednesday and died this even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16
STATE NEWS.

Bates College commencement is to begin at
Lewiston on Sunday afternoon, June 14th,
with the Baccalaureate sermon. In the even
ing, sermon before the Theological school
Monday evening, Junior Prize exhibition
Tuesday evening, concert at City Hall by the
Germania Band of Boston and Camilla Urso.
Wednesday, commencement exercises at City
Hall. Evening, address before the United
States Literary Societies, at City Hall, by
Kew Or. Peabody of Harvard University.-
Thursday, 10 A. NJ, annual meeting of the
Alumni at Main Street Free Baptist church,
Orator, Rev. A. L. Houghton of Lawrence,
Mass, (class of TO-; Poet, Mr.. George H.
Stockbridge of Richmond (class of '72l.-
Thursday evening, Glass Day exercises at
City Hall.
Charles Morrison, a young man in Maria
vile, on Friday last, fell backward upon the
edge of a sharp axe which was standing d.
rectly behind him and nearly the entire bit of
the axe buried itself in the feshy party of the
upper portion Of the thigh, making an ugly
cash.
The second edition of the catalogue of the
Colby University, shows list of 62 students
= seniors, l6 juniors, IA sophomores and
20 freshmen. Four of the freshman and one
junior are women.
Thomas Moran Of Bangor while leading an
ugly COW to pasture, was dragged on his face
and side over a rough road, and considerably
injured.
On Saturday the 9th inst, Henry Keller,
soldier in the war between the United States
and Great Britain of 1912, died at Castine,
aged &c.
Mr.. S. g. Rowe & Sons, have lately sold to
II. b. Jordan & Son, their four year old colt,
Gypsy, for $1,000. She is pronounced by
good judges to be very promising trotter,
and probably will be numbered among the
fastest horses that ever was raised in Maine.
Ellsworth American.
Officers searching for liquors found bar
rel containing twenty gallons of ale in hole
under the house of Mary Jane Bailey. Jane
said that she was expecting an heir and got
this ale for the purpose of a christening; the
jury couldn't agree about it. Portland
transcript.
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MINNESOTA.

st Paul, 10. Both the main and branch
lines of the st Paul and Pacific Railroad,
which have been operated by the Northern
Pacific Company, have been surrended to the
stockholders of the former company. The
Northern Pacific now operates no leased
lines.
The wife of John Bargland of Scot County
aged 10 and married but six weeks, died sud-
denly at her fathers house in Geneoa. it is
supposed from poison taken to produce abor-
ton. She would have become mother in
three months. Her husband was arrested as
accessory to the alleged poisoning, this after
noon.
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Doings of the City Council.

A meeting of the city council was held on
Thursday afternoon, 18th inst.
Petition of c. w. Stafford and ais. for
concrete sidewalks on Willow and Myrtle
streets, east side, was referred to the Joint
Special Committee on New Sidewalks.
Petition of G. w. Jones for concrete side
walk on Winter street. was referred to the
Joint Standing Committee on Highways,
Bridges and Sidewalks.
Petition of o. c. Whitehousc and 80 ais,
representing that the gully in the rear of the
Mansion House and the lot at corner of Chap
ell and Court streets emit very offensive eX
halations, detrimental to the health of per-
sons residing near the same, and that Chapel
street in front of the said lot is made place
of deposit for offensive matter, thus creating
an intolerable nuisance in a central and
densely occupied part of the city which every
sanitary consideration demands should be
speedily abated; the petitioners ask that the
deposits be removed, and that immediate
measures be taken to abate the nuisance III
the gully and on the said lot, as may be most
eftectual in removing and preventing recur-
renee of the same. The petition was referred
to Joint Special Committee consisting of AL
dermen Nash and Thompson, and Councilmen
Robinson, Hamlen and Locke and in connec
ton with the subject, on motion of Alderman
Nasn, IL was
Ordered, That the street commissioner for
the western district remove from Chapel street
opposite o. C. Warehouses; land, the pile of
brush and other matter there deposited, forth
with, and that the City Marshal prosecute,
for any violation of the city ordinance, by
any person making like deposits on said street
at said place in the future Said Street Com
missioner is also directed to level the deposits
on the south side of Court street, between the
Mansion House and Kimball's Paint shop.
Alderman Libby, from the joint special
committee, comprising the City Solicitor, on
the petition of Sarah A. Whipple. for compen-
sation for injuries on sidewalk, reported that
the committee recommend one hundred and
forty-fve dollars be paid the petitioner in
full for her claim, and on motion of the same
Alderman,
Ordered, That the Mayor be and is hereby
authorized and directed to draw his warrant on
the city treasury, in favor of Sarah A. Whip
pie, for the sum of one hundred and forty five
dollars (Sl45,) provided said Sarah A. shall
give to the city her receipt in full settlement
for all injuries sustained by her, resulting in
a fall on the sidewalk on "Cushnoc Heights
on account of an alleged defect in the side
walk in the month of - 1878.
The same Alderman from the same COM
mittee, on the petitions of Lucinda Scribner
and Mrs. Smith, for compensation for injur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16
soldiers graves on 3Oth inst, the same to be

soldiers graves on 30th inst, the same to be
drawn upon contingent appropriation.
Ordered, That the Street Commissioner
for the Eastern District, be and hereby is au-
thorized and directed to purchase yoke of
oxen for the city to be used exclusively for the
benefit of the city.
On motion of Alderman Nash,
Ordered, That the Mayor be requested to
! cause one of the hydrants belonging to the
city to be placed near the junction of West
ern Avenue, State and Grove Streets and
also to cause watering trough to be estab-
lished at the same place, provided the Au-
gusta Water Company will agree to furnish
water through the hydrant in case of fire at
the rate agreed upon last year, and will also
supply the said watering trough with water at
cost not exceeding fifty dollars year.
Ordered, That so much of the report Of
Hon. II. X, Baker this day presented to the
City Council, as relates to a change in the
mode Of book keeping in the Treasurer's
office, be referred to the Committee on Re-
vision OF Ordinances.
Another order relating to the draining of
Water street, offered by Alderman Nash and
passed by the Board OF Aldermen, was de-
feated in the Common Council.
An order offered by Councilman Hamlcn,
requiring the repair of the city hearse instead
of the purchase Of a new one, was passed by
the Common Council, and laid on the table
in the Board of Aldermen.
The order for the building and repairing
of side walks, reported by the Joint Special
Committee on New Sidewalks, was amended
somewhat by the Common Council and then
passed by both branches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16
NEWS BY MAIL.

In the Senate, Wednesday, the new finance
bill was the prominent subject under consid
Grafton, and general expression of opinion
was given as to its probable effects Mr.
Sherman of Ohio reported bill to regulate
commerce between States and foreign coun-
tries, and other bills were introduced.
In the House of Representatives the pas
senger steamboat and deficiency bills were
considered in committee OF the whole.
In the Senate, Thursday. the new finance
bill was further considered, and after the
adoption of tie amendment of Senator
Wright and other amendments, the bill was
passed.
In the House OF Representatives, the freed
mems bank bill, the deficiency bill and the
bill to revise and consolidate tie laws of the
District of Columbia, were passed. The con-
sular and diplomatic appropriation bill was
considered in committee of the whole
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" ASfiIN(.ION.

Washington, IL.
The Senate to-day confirmed George w.
True Surveyor of Customs for Portland and
Falmouth, Maine.
The Senate Committee on Civil Service
and Retrenchment, this morning, considered
Mr.. Wright's bill to reduce the pay of sub
ordinates and employees of the Senate, and
apporton the executive department clerk
ships among the various Congressional Dis
tricts of the United States. No vote was
taken on the bill but 1t was evident from the
discussion that the Committee unanimously
disapproved of its provision.
The House Committee on War Claims, to-
day, had under consideration the claim of
the Methodist Church South Publishing Co.,
of Nashville, Tenn, for $4,000, for the use
and occupation of the property taken by the
union army during the late war
Representative Mellish remains at the Gov.
Insane Asylum. His condition in the main
is unimproved, although he is less violent in
demeanor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16
Boston Boot and Shoe Market.
WEpNESDAy NAV III

The shipments Of boots and shoes from this mar
ket to places outside OF New England for the past
week have been Is IL. cases, against 10 09G cases
for the corresponding week last year.
Total shipments since January L. i55,934 eases,
against 527 COZ cases Tor the period last year
The shipments from Lynn for the week have been
year.
The shipments from Haverhl for the %ce9 have
been HOS cases, against fiG9 eases for the cores
ponding week last year.
The market has ruled very quiet, and the ship
ments are much less than Tor the previous week
few houses in the towns where spring goods FOL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16
FOREIGN.

London, 10. The great Cheshire stakes
were won by Andred, Carubusang second and
Testor third.
The Car and party reached buckingham
Palace at noon. Immense crowds lined the
route of procession. The Car, Prince of
Wales, Grand Duke Alexis and Duke of Ed
nburg occupied one carriage, and Prince
Arthur, the Princes of Wales and Duchess of
Edinburg another. The latter was cheered
vehemently because it has been understood
lately that there was some bitterness between
her and the Princess of Wales in relation TO
to the question OF rank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
daily Aeaaebee guurnal.
TO THE
LIE WISTON.

Lewiston, 10. About o'clock this morn
ing fire broke out in building in Au.
burn, owned by A. NJ. Pulsfer and occupied
by A. f. Littlefield, machinst. The building
was entirely destroyed. Mr.. Pulsifer loses
5000; insured for $500. Littlefeld's loss
is $4,000; insured for $4,000. The fire ex-
tended to the adjoining building, owned by
Mr.. Bennett, which was badly damaged. 1t
was occupied by w. Bemis, carriage maker,
and Mr.. Proctor, painter, who saved their
stocks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16
Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, May 10, 1871.

Flour-eNtra spring J j0aG 81.
Wheat-No. spring, l261aal26l2 No. ,, l23-a
rs; June, l2324a--; July, -; No. D. ll6-a
llG.l rejected l07-al07.
Corn-No. 2 mixed, cash, 62a.a-; June, 60 3.sa
635s; July, 66l2a-; rejected, -i,60.
oats7No. ,, Ala; June, 4S-a---; July, 49,
rejected ala.
Rye-No. ?, 9S-a9s-.
Barley-No spring li0ai1; No. ) spling lCsalIO
Dressed Hogs-6 OOaG D..
Pcrk-lG scale s5, cash; June, IL O0a--; July
Il -.
Lard l0isa--, cash: June, 10 80; july, 10 20
Bulk Meats-shouiders g.. short rib mid SKA
-; short clear mid Sisa4.
Green meats-shoulders 5l2 ort ribs -.
Hams IA lbs average alb.
Whiskey-95l5.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, IA dl2 wheat do, il.s
AZ.
Receipts 900 -four: 81 900 wheat ID, coo corn
-,0U0 oats; POGO rye; 900 barley.
shipments 1900 flour; l3I 600 wheat; 233 00(
corn $1,000 oats Al 900 barley; 900 rye.
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Lincoln County supreme Judicial Court
Barroyys, j. presiding.

WEDNESDAY, May 10.
The cases of Wyman vs.. Leavitt, and Wy
man & uX, VS.. same, were the last jury
trials.
Divorces have been decreel as follows:
Carrie &. Chapman VS.. Isaac n. Chapman.
Tallman and iarrabee.
Angelina f. Kaler VS.. Charles l.. Kaler.
Converse.
Clara E. IIyler VS.. Nelson IIylcr. Earring
ton.
Mary w. Perkins VS.. Jotham S. Perkins,
Converse.
Isaac w. Conery vs.. Mahala II. Comery.
harrington.
Thirteen cases have been marked LAW.
About 500 collected of liquor sellers in fines
and costs. An unusually large number OF
cases have been disposed of by default and
otherwise. The court adjourned finally to-
day.
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New York Money Market.

New York, May Is, 1874.
EVENING Report.
Money was easy at Bal per cent.
Sterling dull at 4S794aiss for 90 days, and 49l-
tor demand.
Gold ranged from l1244 to IL, & closing at ll21,
and ll23s.
Carrying rates 3 and per cent
Customs receipts 900.
The assistant Treasurer paid 1921, 900 interest
and $4,000 in redemption of 20 bonds.
business of the gold exchange bank:
Gold balances al 40 q4
Gross cearaaces N 305 O0
Currency balances l,4s3, So
Governments steady.
State bonds lower
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16

The Ellsworth American says that while
George z. Moore was working in a steam mill
in that place, he had the clothing of his arm
caught in the cog of one of the wheels in mo-
ton, which drew his arm into the machinery,
terribly decorating it from the elbow to the
shoulder stripping the flesh from the bones,
and leaving them bare, together with the ten
dons and nerves.
Elijah N. Bailey of Pennington has Fly
ing Eaton colt, 10 months old, which weighs
GOO pounds and stands II hands high.
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TEIEGRAMS GENERAL.

A City of Mexico despatch states that the
Catholic assassins of Rev. Mr.. Stephens of
Boston had not been punished up to the Sth
inst
The evidence of corruption in the n. Y.
department of charities is very damaging
and the purchasing of supplies by the board
is believed to equal anything perpetrated by
the old ring for downright rascalty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16

The "national game" has broken out bad.
In Richmond, on Wednesday, game occur
red between the Drigos and Eurekas. Score ::
Dirigos 30, Eurekas 10. At Bowdoinham,
on the same day, match game was played
between the Fleetwing club OF Bath, and the
Fearnaughts of Bowdoinham. on the grounds
of the latter club. Score Fearnaughts 80,
Fieetwing 30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16

We notice that kimball. the Photographer,
keeps well up with the times. 1t is notice
able feature that his pictures look more ar
tistic, dignifed and aristocratic than ordinary
pictures. We know not whether it is the
character of his customers, or his skill and
taste. He calls attention to a new adyer-
tisement which can be found in another col
umn.
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MISSOURI.

st. Louis, Is. At the Prison Reform Con-
gress, last evening, an elaborate paper on
prison discipline was read by T. b. Sanborn,
after which there was discussion on crimi-
nal law reform, in which Judge Walker of
Detroit took prominent prrt.
A committee was appointed to report on
the feasibility of the free labor system in
PRISONS the idea being that labor shall be OPP
tional with the prisoner and if he does labor
he shull receive remuneration therefor
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EASTPCRT.

PASSPORT, 10. Schooner Martha and Mary,
reported lost on L'Hommedieu Shoal, was
owned by Griffin Bros. of this place, Captain
ingalls, of Grand Menan, John Rich & Co. and
S. w. Griffin & Co. of Boston, and was not
insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16

Hons. S. d. Lindsey, J. NJ. Mason and l..
G. Downes, the Committee Of the Executive
Council on Public Lands and Public Build
ings, are in Bangor to arrange with the Land
Agent, the details for the proposed sale of
the State lands. They will report to the
Council SO that the sale may be advertised af-
ter the first meeting of that body in June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16

women's wear are made specially are doing fair
manufacturers are working up the odds and ends
getting ready for fall work. There Is, however.
not much probability that the fall season will open
earlier than usual, and many of the workmen will
parsue out.ofdoor employments, and we imagine
that the number who will find steady work In the
shoe factories will be much smaller than usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16

The worthless life of drunkard was saved
yesterday by woman. The fellow had fall
len overheard from boat into the KeDnebec
and was sinking, when the haired water
nymph seized him by his clothes and
drew him tenderly into the boat. The fellow
managed to have presence of mind enough to
save his bottle, in the scramble for dear life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16

Nervous people should avoid the temporary
relief of tea and coffee. A cup ofpure Cocoa
will be found nutritiye as well as sedative.
Walter Baker & Co., Boston, received the
highest premium for excellence at the Paris
and Vienna Exposition. Their goods are for
sale everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-16

Cincinnati, May d. 1874.
PORK-l7 Gals 90
IARD-steam l0-a; kettle, lI.I-.
BULK MEATS-shoulders G's a; clear rib side
9-G clear sides o.. q
BACoN-shoulders s7i.; clear rib sides ga 9
l0 clear sides 10 l-ia3s.
WIIISkEY-9lI-.
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What every Fourth Person Needs

l. ONE convenient, agreeable and prompt remedy
for Habtual Costiyeness. al would advise all
those who are troubled with Dyspepsia, Costive.
ness, Piles Biliousness, Headache, or any form of
Indigestion, to use DR.. Harrison's Peristaltc Loz.
enees. Elisha Huntington, Nj. D., ex Lieutenant
Governor of Massachusetts. They are pleasant to
the taste, and never require increase of dose to
perfect a cure. Trial box, 80 cts. Large box ~
cts, mailed free for this last price.
DIR .IIARRlSON'S ICELAND BAISAM,
a splendid cure for coughs, hoarseness, and all
throat and lung complaints. For sale by 4. 5. HAIR,
RiSON x CO., Proprietors. No. fremont Temple.
Ro ton. and by all Druggists. 4M2l