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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-12
ILLINOIS.
Adjournment Of the Illinois Iegis-
lature.
4 "Mock Session. in Real Earnest.

Springfield, April 10. The republican members
in the legislature to-day presented protest against
the rulings of the Speaker The democratic ma
jorty resisted proposition to place it record,
and a warm debate ensued, growing so violent
that the members hurled books at each other and
used most violent language. In the midst of the
melee the Speaker declared the House adjourned.
Thereupon a temporary chairman was appointed.
Mr.. Haines, the Speaker, had left the chair,
but on the motion to appoint chairman he again
made a rush for the chair, followed by the dem.
members. The rep. representatives, headed by
Jones, who had been declared Speaker pro tenn,
also made dash for the chair, but Haines had
already secured his seat. The news of the dis
turbance soon caused the hall of the House to be
filled to OVERLOOKING by an excited crowd. After
some time the excitement was allayed and the
sembly adjourned sine die.
Railroad Affairs.
Chicago, April 10. Judge Blodgett will hear
arguments to-day on motions to appoint receiver
of the Chicago, Danville and Nincennes Il. r., in
the federal court and dismiss the Receiver ap-
pointed by the State court.
SUSPENSION.
Grain inspector Harper has been suspe nded from
office.
Grain inspector Harley this morning refused to
him.
Arrived.
Chicago, April 10. Steamer Rietz reached he re
last night, being the first arrival of the season.
The captain repor ed large fields of ice between
here and the Michigan shore.
A Murder.
A farmer named Mckenzie, living five miles
from Greenville, ILL.,, murdered in his bed
last Thursday night, and then dragged to the sta
BILE and placed under the feet of a pair of mules.
His wife and son have been arrested
PedestIianiSm.
The walking match between Daniel O'Leary of
Chicago and John Dewitt of Auburn, for $1,000,
distance 100 miles, was won by O'Leary, who
completed the distance this evening in % hours.
- minutes and IA seconds. His last mile was &C
complisned in minutes and Is seconds. O'Leary
gave Dewitt 10 miles start, but the latter gave up
on the 9th mile.
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The Great Tribunal.

Public opinion is the great tribunal by which
BILE verdict long ago stamped Hostetters Stomach
Btters the leading invigorant and Alternative of
the age and the truthfulness of that decision is
constantly receiving fresh corroboration in the
shape of results, the most complete and satisfaco-
ry, accomplished in our very midst. Tributes to
its efficacy as remedy for indigestion, consipa-
ton. nervous complaints, sleepessness, general
debility, rheumatism and kidney disorders pour in
from every quarter; physicians emphatcally COM
mend it as remedy for most inorganic malades,
and the press indorses the dictum of the profess
sion- Thus the popularity of the reigning tonic
s,imulaut CT America is constantly widening, de-
spite the invectives Illuminated against spirituous
preparations by the vendors of mock temperance
bittcrs, which the public some time since discov-
cred 10 be fermcnted rubbish, and the sales of
which rapidly on the wane.
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We learn that Messrs.. Baker & Cowee Of this
city have sold their entire stock of bedsteads now
on hand and in process of making and also all
lumber manufactured, to p. NJ. Fogler 4 Co., Of
Augusta, who do large business at West Gardi-
ner, in the manufacture Of bedsteads, extension
tables, &C., and who will still increase their busi-
ness the present year. They will also have store
house in this city, so that all orders may be filled
Immediately, and which will also be used in fin
ishing their work that they may supply orders for
immediate sale. Their work has gained reputation
for being thoroughly made, and the character Of
the firm needs no recommendation to entitle them
to the confidence of the public. We bespeak for
them 4 prosperous business.
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Summary of Religious Intelligence.

The religious interest at Fairfield continues I'M
abated. The meetings are well attended and very
interesting.
The plans for the new Pine street church, Port
land, are perfected. 1t will be OF brick with
granite foundation. There will be simple nina
es, but no spre or befry. 1t will cot $4,000,
and seat about 1000 persons.
Rev. A. II. Millikcn of Parkers' Head, has ac-
cepted call from the Free Baptist church OF
North Danville, VT, to commence April 18th.
The Congregational society of Bristol Mills,
Walpoe and Harrington have extended a call to
Rev. j. ID. Evans, of Bangor theological Semi
nary, to settle as their pastor.
There are now in Camden six regularly ordained
clergymen. Three of them, Rev. e. Bean, Con-
gregationalist J. w. Day, Methodist, and G. w.
Bower, Baptist, are filling the pulpits OF their re-
spective churches. The other three are Reys. Z.
Freeman, Baptist, retired. w. II. Crawford, Meth
odist superannuated and N. C. Fletcher, Univer-
salist, retired.
Rev. c. Purington, the new pastor of the Uni,
versalst church in Fairfield, on Sunday preached
an initiatory sermon which was an earnest and PLAIN
spoken definition of the relation of pastor and
parishoner.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Nicely held confirmation
service on the 22nd ult., at st. Thomas church,
VIM. Six persons were confirmed.
A religious interest prevails at West Pembroke.
The religious denominations which have all been
cold and formal, have been quickened in their af
fcctions and revived in spirit
Rev. w. T. Sleeper of Aroostook has
copied call to preach in Worcester, Mass, with
salary of 81 900 year.
Rev. G. P. Matthews of Auburn was installed as
pastor of the Baptist church in Thomaston, on
Thursday, the Sth inst.
Rev. Mr. Nash, the new pastor of the Universe
list church in Rockand, is meeting with good sue
cess. His labors earnest and are appreciated.
Rev. Mr.. Day, of Bath, baptized FIVE persons,
and received three into the membership Of Wesley
church, Sunday forenoon.
The Methodist church and society of Belfast
arc holding series Of protracted meetings.
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MSIN GEN ERAL.

Yellow Fever at Havana.
The fog was heavy in New York ON Saturday
morning.
The Cuban patriots recently gained several vic
tories over Spanish troops.
Col. Powell once a rich stakeholder in Mississ-
ippi. successfully poisoned himself in Brooklyn,
Friday.
1t is now said that Bowen hasn't been member
of Plymouth church for period of some two
years.
The London Times thinks that the difference
between Germany and Belgium won't amount to
much.
The third annual sale of short horn cattle from
the Linwood herd, began at Chicago, Ill.,, on FRI
day.
Vice President Wilson will not go to Europe
this summer, will not leave the country while
holding his present condition.
Geo. Durham, ten years old, son of poor wild
ow in New York, was abducted, Wednesday, I'M
der the mistaken impression that he was a rich
mans son. After detention of twenty-iour hours
he was get free.
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/. John s. Jenness, Bangor. Filled July

Brief.-The shield is removable, and adapted to
be fitted over the corkscrew, so that when the lat
tel is closed against the handle Of the knife the
point of the screw is prevented from giving or re-
ceiving injury
l6l ,Ol0. Extension Ladders. James NJ. Davis
Bangor. Assignor to Joseph S. Smith, same place.
Filled July %, 1874.
Brief.-The sustaining hooks are rigidly at
tached to a cross-bsr pivoted loosely in the sides
of the upper section. The eeyating chain is at
tached to said cross-bar, and is operated by drum
and crank. BY turning the crank TO extend the
ladder, runner shaped hooks pass over the rounds
and drop into position so to hold the ladder ex-
tended. BY turning the crank to contract the lad
der the hooks raised back, which frees them
from contact with the rounds.
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Gardiner Locals.


The people here regret the removal of DR.. A.P
Stinscn to China. He was well established in bus
mess here and endeared himself to all who knew
him.
Billy Cooke, the great ethiopian COMEDIAN
gave parlor entertainment on Fast day evening,
but was denied the privilege Of delivering his
stump speech.
Halls Band of Boston, assisted by Miss Lizzie
Norton, GARDENERS favorite soprano, are to give
. concert at johnson Hail. April 9th. After the
concert grand ball will take place, with music by
the above named celebrated band.
Our city government do net take kindly to the
proposed change in readers in our schools, and
have passed an order which will stop the change.
We know of single copy of the Daily Kennebec
Journal that is made to furnish the news to lar
ger number of families than any paper that comes
to the city.
Plenty of small sized Holsters in our market at
only fifteen cents per pounds
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STEAMSHIP LINE
PORTLAND
AND
NEW YORK.

the first ciAss Asesmships,
= v"GEO. WASHINGTON and
eL&s geo. CROMWELL.s 1000 tons
- =. each, will form semi weekly
line, leaving Boston & Maine X. r. Wharf, Port.
land, every Wednesday and Saturday Mt r. n,
and leaving Pier North River. New York, every
Wednesday and Saturday at4P.M.
This line will connect at Portland with tho prin
eipal Railroads and Steamboats, for the interior and
the east, and at New York with Cromwell seam
ship line for New Orleans and other principal Hines
to the South and Southwest. r
Freight taken as low as by any other direct line.
Passenger accommodations are unsurpassed.
Cabin passage including state-room and meals,
$3.50
81 so. .t.
Until further notice the Geo. CROMWELL win ts
the only steamer sailing in the line. Leaving Port
land every Saturday, and New York every Wed.
mes ay p. NJ. tts ~Na va
For freight or passage apply to ee14
J. N. MAGMA, Agent.
Once ON the Wharf.
t.ts -. or CLARK 4 SEAMAN,
octl5.wtf So West street New York.
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Miss Ida Pettingill Of this city, taught the win
ter term Of school in Dist. No. 10, in Belgrade.
The show their appreciation Of her services, we
quote from the report of the Experimenting
School committee of that town. "We consider
Miss Pettingll teacher of great promise, pos
sessing mind well stored with knowledge, and a
good disposition to govern she cannot fail of sue
cess. The scholars are making good advance
ment." We understand that Miss Pettingl had
class of advanced pupils She is an excellent
scholar and graduate Of our high school Of the
class of 1874.
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u. s. Marshal's Office,
ANn Anil q To-

District Of Maine, S.:
This is to give notice: That ON the seventh day of
April, A. +. 1878, a Warrapt in Bankruptcy was
issued against The estate of George II. SNOW,
OF Augusta, in the county of Kennebcc, and
State of Maine. who has bsen adjudged bank
rupt individually and as member OF tho finn Of
snow 4 Grafton, on his own petition filed in
the District Court for said District, April 3D.,
A. ID. 1878 that the payment of any debts aud der-
cry of any property belonging to said Bankrupt, 10
him. or for his use, and the transfer of amy prop
erty by him, are forbidden by law that a meet
ing OF the creditors of said Bankrupt to prove
their debts, and choose one or more Assgnees OF
his estate, will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy
to be holden at the Court House in said Augusta
thirteenth day OF May, A. u. 1875, at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ. 5. ). MAEBLE,
L. :. Marshal, as Messenger for said District.
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ARKANSAS.
Desperate Encounter with Robbers
Two Killed and one Drowned.

Memphis, Tenn, April TO- Numerous robber-
les have been committed in the neighborhood of
Chicos, Ark and the citizens believing they
perpetrated by regularly organized band, have
been quietly on the alert for them. On Thursday
night last five men were discovered in commission
warehouse ON the bank. An alarm was given and
the citizens soon surrounded the building. The
robbers opened fire on them, which was returned
and two robbers killed. A third jumped out of
window into the river and was drowned, and the
remaining two were captured. Next day numer-
GUS persons suspe cted Of being in league with the
band, disappeared, having fled from fear of the
prisoners duplicating them.
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The tir.t spelling school.

Mr. EDITOR: In alusion to the young man who
was ioored on "paraquet," allow me TO say that
find by consulting Webster that three ways are
allowable, as follows paraquet, paroquet and paro-
ket. Perhaps the printer surprised and frus-
trated for "going down" on SO simple word,
that he did not think of appealing" to the decis
ion of the judges, and therefore "took back
seat" We make this statement, not for the ben
eft of the person concerned but for the purpose
of sustaining the honor and reputation of the
"Knights of the Black art Typo.
Augusta, Apl 10th, 1879.
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chicago, Anef1 10, 1179.

Culca10s ADfU w. O19s-e
Flour-steady--extra spring 26a6 Is. u ~
Wheas-No. 4 spring cash 102a-; Jun. ie7Hs;
May aloe.
Oats-No. .. 5sKa- cash: May, e2xa-; e4-ak-
June; 62x-a Mar.
Rye-No. 2, Il0a110.
Barley-No. . spring los--alos cash; 1osa-- Nay;
l0s- a Apl. .r a tts,l.
Dressed Hogs-9 00as &C..
Pcrk-2l50-a2l so cash; AL So Apl: 81 ~
81 IS May: 81 S0a- Jun.
Lard-15 2o-al5 20 cash; IS 4s-a1s - Jun; 10 -
ais 25-- May.
Bulk Meats shoulders 7xa; short RIB MD,
INA; short clear mid ak. ~ -
Hams Is Ms average "a.
Whiskey-111-a11l.
Freights-Corn TO Buffalo, LA; wheat do ~
a.. .- "a,
Receipts-l1 900 flour; $4,000 wheat: 1000 corr;
/ 900 oats; 0O0 rye; 600 barley. fs
Shipments -l0,O0e -four; 5000 wheat; 1900
corn; / 1000 oats 5000 barley. 900 rye. .l
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Creditors Meeting.


New Bedford, April 10. A meeting of Samuel
2. Burt's creditors was held here to-day. 1t was
voted unanimously to put the winding up of the
business in Burt's hands, under the advisory COM
mlttee of unsecured creditors.
Obituary.
Boston, April 10. Hon. Sumner Crosby, we'll
known merchant, and in past years, prominent in
local politics, died this morning.
Mystic Park.
The proprietors of Mystic Park announce a
purse of $4,000 for the second annual stallion
race; open to all horses in the Canadas and Unit
ed States.
Suspected Murder.
At II 80 p. M, Thursday the body of Mrs.
Mary Dennahy was run over by train on the
Old Colony Railroad 2 - miles from this city
At first it was supposed accidental but investiga-
ton seems to point to foul play. The Coroners
inquest has been adjourned over till Monday for
further evidence. The impression is gaining that
she was murdered and placed en- the track.
Labor Troubles.
Lowell, April 10. The mill corporations scout
the idea of treating with committee of mule
spinner on the question of wages They express
Willingness to talk with their own employees on
the subject at any time, but not with deputatons
of secret societies. They are firm in their posi-
ton and claim that they can run from third to
e-half their machinery after the general strike
which is to begin on Tuesday. They hold that
they would prefer to shut down for three months
rather than accede to the demand of the opera
tives, and that the rise in goods would more than
compensate for the loss
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A correspondent writing from Shediac, n b.,
says that there has been shipped to the American
market, from that place Tor three months ending
the 18th ult. over 100000 lbs of smells. This,
together with shipment of fresh bass exceeds l.
900 900 lbs. This branch Of business is due to
the enterprise of Americans who first opened
market for them. 1t has steadily increased for
five years. Mr. Lorenzo Dow, formerly OF Fair
field, is one of the principal shippers, and was the
originator of this business. He is brother Of
Mr.. Martin A. Dow of this CITY.
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UTAH..
Appealed.

Salt Lake, April 10. George Reynolds of this
city, who was convicted of poygamy a few days
SINCE an in formaity in whose trial was waived 10y
his attorneys, appeared before Judge Emerson to-
day and was sentenced to one yeai in the peniten-
tiary and fine OF $500 and costs. The case
appealed to the territorial supreme court and
bond of $4,000 given for Reynolds appearance at
that time.
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Races.

New Orleans, April 10. The 2 mile hurdle race
to-day, for $780, was a dead heat between Lime
stone and Capt. Hutchinson They divided the
money. Time 553. The Pickwick stakes $1,000,
for year olds, was won by Fannie. Time Las IL.
The race for all ages was won by Bonaventure.
Purse $500.
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FROM HALIFAX.
Fishing News.

Fishing News.
Halifax, April 10. The schooner Notice, from
the Grand Banks, reports had to abandon fishing,
TO the amount OF field and foe ice on the fishing
grounds.
The schooner Swan, from Cape Canso, reports
that she got cramme1 with thick ice.
Shipping Notes.
Steamer Ida left this morning for St. John, n.
\.
Steamer Acadian brought 1000 barrels of flour
from Portland.
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NEW YORK.
Bank Statement.


New York, April 10. The following is the Bank
statement:
Loans decrease, $l,29l 400
Specie, increase, 4,S56,000
Legal tenders, decrease, l,4l6,900
Deposits, increase, 1915
Circulation, increase, $4,000
Reserve, -" 3,lS7,700
Marine Disaster.
The brig David Bugbee, which arrived to-day
from Mcssna. has on board Capt. Olsen and the
crew of the Norwegian bark I1altdon, abandoned
at in sinking condition The IIalfdon was
built in Norway and was bound from Port Spain
for Iiettn
"A FOrger Decamped.
Buffalo, April 10. Peter Bartholomew. prom
nent grocer, has left for parts unknown, leaving
behind him forgeries to the amount Of $1,000.
Dan BRYANT Dead.
Dan Bryant, the well-known minstrel died this
evening.
BOytOn's Swimming Feat.
A New York Herald special from London says
Boyton failed five miles from France. He was
not tired, but darkness stopped him. He was ID
hours out.
A $500 900 fire occurred in New York city Sun
day.
An additional warrant of attachment was issued
Yesterday and delivered to the sheriff for execu-
ton against the property Of VIM. NJ. Tweed.
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ystic Park.

The proprietors of Mystic Park announce a
purse of $4,000 for the second annual stallion
race; open to all horses in the Canadas and Unit
ed States
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OHIO.
Fire.

Cincinnati, April 10. A despatch from Rich
mond, Ohio, states that fire there last night de-
stroyed the drug store of Westheimer, hardware
store of Jordan, furniture store of Morris Hill,
the Methodist church and several small dwell
ings. Total loss about $4,000.
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The Senatorial Excursion.

Jacksonville, April 10. Senators Anthony, Den
mis- and Cameron, ex. Senator Chandler and others
of the Senatorial excursion, arrived here to-day.
They are stopping at the Grand National and
W i'll remain several days.
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The spelling school at Granite Hall, this even
ing, bids fair to be rouser. D. c. Robinson,
Esq, will act as spelling master; and the same
judges that acted before so impartially, will fill
that place again. No sides will be chosen, but all
spell independently. Those who desire to enter
the lists should record their names to-day at
Pierce's.
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HAIR GOODS.

Having purchased hair goods from the bank
rupt stock of one of the largest firms in New
York, am prepared to sell switches, curls, &C.,
&C., at considerable under the regular prices.
These goods cannot be procured again at such
prices where sold. Mrs. NJ. p. WEBSTER,
riff LIS Water Street.
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MICHIGAN.
Railroad Affairs.

Detroit, April 10. {. A. Trowbridge OF this
city has been appointed provisional receiver Of the
Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad with the consent
of all parties connected with the financial trouble
of that institution. lie will at once pay OIL the
employees, and on June 10th the courts will con-
slider the propriety Of appointing permanent re-
ceiyer.
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List OF Patents.

List OF Patents.
Issued from the United States Patent Office to
citizens of Maine for the week ending April 9th,
1875. Furnished for the Journal, from the office
of j. McPerkins & Co., Counselor at law and So.
licitors for American and Foreign Patents, 5l3
Seventh Street, Washington, DC. Drawings and
Specifications Of any Patent in this list furnished
for 25 cents.
l6l ,0S9. Machines for Rounding and Backing
Books George l.. Bailey, Portland. Filled Dec
%, lS74.l
Bricf-The book is placed in the hinged holder
which closes and rises vertically, inserting the back
Of the book between jaws, which close upon it
lightly The roll then moves over and back
rounding the book, while the front edge of it rests
on the convex former. The holder then rises
second time, together with the jaws, which latter
now firmly grippe with the book, when the roll
moves back and forth again, performing the back
ing operation. The holder then descends and
opens while the book is removed and another
placed therein.
l6l, O53. Ironing Boards. NJ. L. Moore, Au-
burn. Filled Feb. 8, 1875
Brief-At each end of the board is a sliding
clamping board, for holding the garment to be
ironed one being held by a spring-key, and the
other bv roughened surface.
l6l ISL. Cultivators. Leonard {. Roberts,
Gorham. Filled Aug. l, 1874.
Brief.-The frame consists OF three beams, ply
oted together at the rear ends, and made lateraly
adjustable in 'front.' the front end of each outside
beam being provided with gage-wheels, indepen-
IDENTIFY adjustable. The cultivator-teeth are Sc
cured to the outer beams.
l6l, l24. Combined Knives, Corkscrews, and
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Trustees
Maine
Insane Hospital.

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MARYLAND.
A Fire and Curious Accident.

Baltimore. April IL. A small store on Garden
street took fire to-day, during which barrel OF
coal oil in the cellar exploded with terrific eff
feet. Six fremen were in the cellar at the time
and were blown from it by force of the explosion
to the pavement above. They were all burned Sc
YerelY but none fatally.
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CUBA.
Successes of the Patriots.

New York. April 10. An Havana letter states
that the patriots recently gained several subsan-
tial advantages in the Camagnay district, in one
battle killing and wonnding over 200 Spaniards,
capturing nearly 300 rifles and large amount of
ammunition and clothing. That district is under
command of General H. NJ Reeves, an American
who was formerly cashier of the Tradesmans
Bank, of New York city.