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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-29
Nallomell 10ral Mems.

The numerous friends of Mr.. Freeman l.. Ball
in this CITY, will be panied to learn of his sudden
death at his residence in Mapleton, Aroostook
Co., on Monday night of last week, Nov. %, at
the age Of Ga years, months. He had been in
feeble health for some time but was able to be
about his work until Monday last. His death was
caused, as is supposed, by disease of the heart
The Presque Isle Sunrise, published within few
miles Of the residence of Mr.. Ball, pays the fol.
owing Just tribute to the memory Of the de-
ceased
"Alr. Ball was a native Of Vermont, but re-
moved TO lIallowell in lS4l, where he resided un-
til 1859. He was well known in Hallowell as a
very industrious and perfectly honest and reliable
man. lie was the first settler of the neighbor-
hood of Mapleton in which he lived, where he
built mill and was always doing something
to benefit somebody. He has been esteemed
there, and in this village, in which he was
well known, one of Gods noblest works, an
honest man. Without the polish of refined socie-
ty or the graces of the fashionable gentleman, he
had what is infinitely better, heart full of kindly
will be his memory in the hearts of all who love
goodness better than worldly display, good man
better than intellectual greatness.
Mr. ID. X. Jewell of this city, has recently pur-
chased the McCausland mansion and farm situated
in the 'own of Farmingdale about two miles from
and fitting up the house preparatory to making it
his permanent residence. The house was built in
a most thorough and expensive manner, many
years ago, by the late Montgomery McCausland.
Esq, and was at the time considered little
ahead" of anything in this region. The founda-
tions. timbers and finish are still firm and sound
as when placed in position; and with little
brushing up internally and externally the mansion
will continue to be one of the noted landmarks of
the county for an indefinite length of time.
A couple of youngsters broke through the ice
in the river on Friday last; but by extreme effort
they both succeeded in reaching firm ice, with
nothing more damaging than cold bath. They
will probably be more careful hereafter.
The hills of Chelsea are again bare and rusty
with the faded grass and shrubbery of autumn.
There is another white mantle in prospect, with
10 extra cost IN the arrangement.
People on foot continue to cross the river on the
ice above the bridge piers; though it appears
rather venture some to do so.
1t is extremely doubtful about having course
of lectures in this city the present season. Why
not revive the old Lyceum debates so popular
thirty years ago, with few home lectures to
sandwich between:
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W Gather
THREE HORRIBLE MURDERS.
A Farmer found Murdered in Amherst,
Mass.-A man Killed in a Row in
Durham, Gonna Woman kills
her step.sOn in Buffalo, My.

Springfield November 2S. Moses Dic&man,
aged 81 years, a farmer of Amherst, was found
murdered in his house Saturday night, his
head being smashed in with an axe. The muir
derer was doubtless a tramp whom he hired three
weeks before, and was done for money.
New Haven, November IS. At drunken row
in Durham, on Wednesday night, one David Bud
dington was stabbed and has since died. His as
sailant has since been arrested.
Buffalo, November 2S. A woman aged 40 years,
named Withelmire Weik, was arrested this after
noon, charged with numbering her step son, aged
II years, who has been missing since the ID inst.
The body was found in an old well on the prem
ises, in a nude state except shirt. A chain and
other weights were attached to his neck. Property
belonging to him and reverting to her own child
in the case of his death, is the supposed cause.
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Dtf1.

In Halowell, 2sth inst, Leonard II. son of Henry
A. amt Elizabeth Mears, aged Il years, months, >
days. Beloved ana respected by all who knew
him.
In Bangor 26th inst, al o'clock A. NJ. n, the les.
idence of her sonn-law, q. W. Ladd, AIRS. Abigail
Guild, widow OF the late Rev j. II. lngraham, and
daughter OF the late Hon. DaniefCony, OF Augusta
aga d ~ years.
In sweden, 10th inst, Mrs. Caleb liazelton, aged
about 81 years.
Ia RocA land, Gath inst Mrs Lucy g., widow OF
the late Isaac Stearns, aged 20 years, months, 10
days 2lst iu,t, Georgia A, wife OF tne late fired
Spear aged - years and months 2lst inst, MOI a,
daughter OF VIM. H., and Amanda Pettee, aged
year, months.
In Liberty, 9th inst Susie, wife Of Phillip Par
sons aged So years, months and days.
In West Camden, 18th inst, William Mank, aged
about 10 years. .
In Boston station Ken 7ih inst, Margaret, wife
of jonathan Newhall, OF South Thomastop, aged Il
year,.
In Waldoboro', 10th inst, at the residence Of Ed
win {. CLARK, Hattie D., wife of A. NJ Wetherbee.
ESQ OF Warren, aged 33 years, months, ~ days
In South Montville, 18th inst, Mrs Emma Subbs,
aged IS wears months. days.
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WASHINGTON.
Naval Affairs.

Washington, November q. The annual report
of Commissioner Shafelat, chief of bureau of
equipment and recruiting at the Navy Depart
ment, shows that during the past year ITO vessels
were equipped at the navy yards, at an expendi-
ture of $3.50, 22l, and 1859 tons of coal pur-
chased for the navy, costing S4l5, 1868. The rope
walk at Charestown Navy Yard supplied the
wants OF the service with hemp, manila and hide
rope.
Removal OF Clerks.
Just before the close of business this afternoon,
in the Interior department, Sec'y Chandler signed
formal notifications addressed to chief clerk
Thorn, heads of divisions and seven other p1inci
pal clerks of bureau OF Indian affairs, informing
them individually that their services will be from
this date dispensed with.
The removals are in each case based upon the
recommendation OF Commissioner Smith, and
make a clean sweep of all the old clerks associated
for any considerable length of time with the past
history of the bureau. The desire las The ecretar
and commissioner express i i, IL heeiu a"c"
Commissioner Smith however signifies his conf
dcncc in the personal integrity Of chief clerk
Clurn, by recommending him for transfer to some
other position in the department.
Notices of removal reached most Of the offices
after the clerks indicated had left for the day and in
these instances forwarded after them to their
homes. Thei: successors are not yet appointed.
Appointment.
The appointment of a commissioner of Indian
affairs in place of Smith, has been rendered to Ed
ward S. Tobey of Boston. Mr. Tobey is here to-
night at the request of the President and the Sec
rotary of the Interior. There is every reason to
believe Tobey will accept.
The Next Congress.
The pressure for office is SO great at the lnteri-
or department, that the Secretary is obliged to re-
fer all applications to the appointment clerk. Va
rious hotel lobbies give indications that large
number of congressman and strangers arrive by
every train. The prominent topic of discussion
naturally reverts to the speakeiship question.
The south is well represented. Dozens Of candi-
dates from that section aspirants for the
clerkship of tue house, and each has scores of
friends working the outside for his success. 1t
is believed that by Wednesday next quorum at
least of members of the next house will have
rived. 1t is the intention, according to present
designs, to have the caucus of democratic mem
bers next Saturday night, to settle upon the Sc
lection of speaker and other prominent officers Of
the house.
Weather Probabilities tor To-day.
For the Middle and New England States,
rising barometer, winds shifting to west and north
and increasing to high, with clearing and decid-
eddy cold weather
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THE NATIONS LEAD.
DENT WILSON LYING IN
STATE.
APPROPRIATE RESOLUTIONS By THE
CITIZENS OF BOSTON.

Philadelphia, November q. The doors of In
dependence Hall were re-opened at O'Clock this
morning, and from that hour until 10, the time
fixed for closing the casket, two continuous double
files of people passed through the chamber to
view the remains. A great number were unable
to gain admittance to the hall, the time was SO
short 1t is estimated that fully 10000 persons
viewed the body. At precisely II O'Clock the fu-
neral cortege started, the military and bother or
CARNATIONS falling into line at various points on
Walnut street. The route was up Walnut street
to Broad and up Broad to Germantown junction,
where special train was in waiting to rece i've the
remains. All along the route of the procession
the streets were crowded. As the cortege moved
the State House bell was tolled and drges chimed
by St. Stephens church.
The procession reached Germantown Junction
at II 80 p M, and the train left for New York at
LOO o'clock.
Trenton, November p. The train bearing the
remains of Vice President Wilson, arrived ut 2 80
pm. The mayor and council of Philadelphia,
who had the honor of escort from Philadelphia to
this city, left the train, and the escort passed into
the hands of the New Jersey authorities.
Boston, November 81. In response to an invi-
tation Of Mayor Cobb, there was fully attended
meeting of citizans at Faneuil Hall, to-day, to
give expression to the prevailing sentiment of the
community on the death of Vice President Will
son. A large number of ladies were present. The
hall was appropriately draped in mourning en-
blems and upon the front of the stage was bust
of the deceased, also draped. Upon the rostrum
were members of the city government, Gov. and
ex-Gov. of the State, judges, State and federal
officers, and speakers. Prayer was offered by Z.
Everett Hale, after which Gov. CASTOR made q
touching address of the life and worth of the de-
ceased Vice President. Appropriate resolutions
were then read and adopted and addresses fol
lowed by Charles Francis Adams, Judge lioar
Hon. Charles Levi Woodbury. and others.
Boston, November IS. The special train bear
ing the remains of the deceased Vice President
arrived at the depot of the Boston 4 Albany rail
road at 1890 a. IN. An immense crowd was in at
tendance. The caskct was conveyed to the State
House. where the remains were afterwards viewed
BY thousands.
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NEW HOKn.
Vice President Wilson.

New York, November ~. The remains of
Vice President Wilson reached this city at four
o'clock this afternoon. Five regiments, two com
panes of cavalry, battery of artillery, battalion
Of 400 police and ten fire engines were in line to re-
ceivc them.
On arrival they were placed under the escort of
the Skidmore Guards then fanked by the 7th
resiment. The military escort then moved up
broadway, the bands playing drges, bells tolling
and in the houses on the route, were immense.
On reaching the depot at 42d street, the remains
were placed on the o'clock train for Boston,
companied by Senator Bouwell and several COM
mittees of states, cities and various organizations
including officers of the 9TH Maryland regiment
A delay of two hours caused the darkness to
shut in before the procession was half through the
city, and great disappointment was expressed by
many.
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CALIFORNIA.
Verdict.

San Franclaco, November 81. The coroaer's
jury on the body of Thos. Farrell, victim Of the
Pacific disaster, found that the Pacific would not
have been damaged by collision with the Orpheas
had she been sound, substantial steamer; that
improperly steered across the bows of the Pacific ;
that the watch on the deck Of the Pacific was in
efficient in number to keep proper look out ;
that the Pacific had 23S persons on board and but
boats, whose utmost capacity was 100; that the
boats were not and could not be lowered by an
undisciplined and insufficient crew; and that the
captain Of the Orpheus sailed away after the col
lision without trying to ascertain the damage to
the Pacific
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Chicago Produce Market.
I,hIcayO November o

flOur-eatra spring "A $50.
Wheat-No. spring cash al04'.; 10j3sa- Dec;
101a-- Jan.
COrn-No. ,. n iyed, cash 49he-; Nov. az |, /;
A. Dec;
Oats-No. ?. SOFAS cash: Dec. 30xaX.
Rye-NO. 2, aGel..
Barlev-No.2 spring S5tsa- cash $50 Nov.
Dec. e5lsa
Dressed Hogs - 00as 81.
Pcrk-20 OO-a-tU cash; 10 70al9 20 JAN: 10 A.
Feb.
Lard-l2 80 - ala co cash: a. - Dec.
" 45a- Feb.
Bulk Meats sho, i,!eYs Sala -; short rib mid,
10 "a; short clear mid l01ail--.
Hams Is lbs average A..
Whiskey-lllka.
Freights--Corn iufiaio. -osk; wheat do *
A..
keceipts-lj ,00O nour l09 O0t wheat; S3G0ncorn,
81 900 oats; 1000 rye; IL 0U0 barley
Ship ts---6,U0j iOur; IS, 0e wheat; 10000
corn; a0t oats; 900 barley: 90 rye.
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STATE NEWS.

The survey of the Is. 4 T. railroad, from Abbot
to Moosehead lake, was completed few days ago
bv Engineer Hilton. The distance is 22t miles,
the route being through Monson, Blanchard and
Shirley, into Greenyille, the station being at West
Cove.
The vault of the First National bank of Bruins
wick. has been all made over, and very much
Strengthened.
The Mail says that the damage to the Lock
wood Mills will only amount to about 1000, and
the repairs will be completed by the time that
other matters are in readiness for the starting Of
the mill Mr.. Lockwood reported at Waterville
promptly on Monday, and after nsultation it was
decided to repair with brick and stone, being this
time sure that the supports OF the arch are firm
and unyelding. A building has been erected
over the site Of the break, the debris removed,
and in three weeks time they are confident every
thing will be right and the wheels ready to move.
Young Libby received his pardon from the
Governor on Wednesday, and has returned to
Portland, where he will remain for the present.
A son of Chandler Tbbetts, Rockland, was Sc
yerely injured about the head at the High school
house, on Friday last, by being pushed against
the wall.
VIM Kennedy of Lewiston, stole dozen pairs
of cocks Saco, and has gone to Alfred Jail for 60
days.
Rev. j. c. Snow of Auburn, in his Thanksgv-
ing sermon, Thursday, gave the following in
stance, among Others of the comparative cost OF
articles now and several years ago; His mother,
many years ago, went to physician to have q
tooth extracted, and NO, having the money, paid
him in eggs. Now, it would require about two
dozen eggs to pay for the removal of a tooth.
His mother, however, paid him IL dozen eggs at
ce OTIS per dozen! Hard times for the toothache
Bosworth Post. No. 2 of Portland, have offered
800 as prize for the best drama founded upon
the incidents Of revolutionary times.
A newspaper has made its appearance at North
~ - u,t Land hrau
paper.
Miss Inez Buck, who has recently worked at ].
F. Cobb & Co.'s, in Auburn, went to her home in
Canton about two weeks since, to make arrange
me ts for her own wedding. Her sister on We'd
ne sdsy also went to spend Thanksgiving. On
reaching home she was shocked to find that her
sister had just breathed her last. She was taking
clothes from boiler over an arch and was alone.
Her clothes caught fire and she was found in a
few minutes, her clothes burned nearly of her
body, her flesh burned in nearly all parts Of her
body and herself in unconscious and dying
condition. She survived but two hours.-lLe
ton Journal.
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ENTUCKf.
The Whiskey Frauds.

Louisville, Nov. y. The Ledger says: Hay
ing seen in the Courier-Journa, the statement Of
Bevis in the trial of Avery, in progress at st.
Louis of the report that Sec'y Bristow was inter-
ested in the house of Newcomb, Buchanan Il Co.,
a Ledger reporter visited Geo. &. Buchanan, pres
ident of the Newcomb-B Buchanan Company, and
called his attention TO the statement made by
Bevis. Mr.. Buchanan said tn at he considered the
statement scarcely worthy of notice, itbeing ut
terly false and unfounded in fact, and that Sec y
Brstow has not now ever had any interest
whatever, directly or indirectly, in the house of
Newcomb, Buchanan & Co., or its successors the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Company.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO The
Daily Kennebet aonrual.
TO THE--
PORTLAND.
Fatal Accident.

Fatal Accident.
Portland, November %. Thomas Cropan, q
slater, aged so, fell from the roof of the four
story building corner of Deer and Fore streets at
$50 o'clock this morning, killing him instantly.
lie leaves a wife and five children.
Fire. .
The harness factory of Isaac II. Libby, at Gray.
was burned last night Loss 81 900.
Arrested.
Two men were arrested and gave bail, to-day.
charged with burning their uncle, an old colored
man. by seating and holding him on a hot stove
on account of his qparrelling with his wife.
Railroad Matters.
1t il iumored that the explanation of the Grand
Trunk gaining control Of the Eastern II. r., is
that the English holders of two millions of the
Eastern bonds have made arrangements with the
Grand Trunk to lease and run the Eastern road.
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iMarrtfb.

In Brunswick, 2lst inst. Benz F. King to Miss
Ellen Cole, both OF Bath.
In Matinicus, goth inst. Capt. Geo. Smi h to Miss
Evelp l.. Ames, both OF Matncus.
In Bridgton, Goth inst, Lewis p knight to Miss
Ada G. Walker, both of Naples; goth inst, Lewis
smith to Mrs l.. Jennie Smith, both Of Is.
In Harrison, 18th inst. Clarence S. Woodsum q
Harrison, to Miss Alice Il. Kimballsor Waterford.
In Pro, idence, X. H. 2&th inst, Charles 4. Hough
ton TO Miss Alice r. Toule, Of Bath.
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CAN ADA.
Educational.

Quebec, November q. Government has INTRO
duced bill to abolish the portfolio Of minister Of
public instruction, and place the educational AZ
fairs of the province under control of . superin-
tendeut, who will have to assist him Q Roman
Catholic board Of education, over which be will
preside and in which he will have . vote; and q
Protestant board, over which he will preside, but
In which he cannot vote.
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We understand from Mr. Withheld, proprietor OF
the Augusta House, that he does not consider the
fireman at all responsible for the near approach to
a conflagration at his house the other night. He
thinks the hearth of slate must have been cracked
and fire let through in that way. The joist and
flooring must have been burnt somewhat previous
". The hearths in other rooms have been examined
and care will be taken to avoid even the possibility
of such disaster as was threatened on the night
In question.
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Business In Probate Court.

business In Probate Court.
The following business was recently transacted
in Probate Court for Kennebec county:
The will of Alice Besse, late of Wayne, proved
and Willard NJ. Besse appointed administrator
with will annexed.
Ellen NJ Weeks appointed administrative on
the estate OF Daniel Weeks, late Of Gardiner, de-
ceased.
The will of Benjamin Pottle, late of Chelsea,
deceased. proved, Sarah NJ. Pottle appointed ex-
ecutrix.
Elisha P. Seavy appointed administrator on the
estate Of Miriam Sargent, late of West Gardiner
deceased.
James Porter, appointed administrator on the
estate Of Mary Holland, late Of Vienna deceased
Harrison Jaqueth, appointed administrator on
the estate of Frank w. Wentworth, late of Albion,
deceased. FT.
William C. Stevens, appointed administrator on
the estate of Joanna Woodward, late Of Gardiner
deceased.
The will of Charles Hallett, late of West Wa
teryille, deceased, proved. No letters issued.
The will Of Samuel G. Bailey late Of Pittston,
! deceased, proved No letters.
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OHIO.
Suicide.

Cincinnati, November q. Harry H. Silsbee
Secretary Of a building association of this city.
committed suicide this morning, shooting himself
through the head. Deceased had induced a num-
Der OF women to take shares in the association,
and the concern becoming bankrupt, endeavored
10 have them repaid, but failed. This prompted
the set
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VIRGINIA..


Richmond, November p. In tine Circuit court
to-day, the motion of Mr.. Evarts, to dismiss the
proceedings appointing receiver for the Chesa-
peake j. Ohio railroad, was argued, and the case
adjourned to Dec 90
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lsIDDEFORD.
SacO River Closed.

Biddeford, November q. The Saco river is
closed with ice from the head of tide water to
within mile of its mouth. Two schooners are
frozen In, but will probably be cut through
Loss by Fire.
The loss in the recent fire in the Lacona mill
is estimated at $500.
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Fatal Accident.

Fortress Monroe, November 81 Arthur Curry,
aged 10, son of Lieut. Curry OF 9TH y. s. artillery
was out hunting to-day, when he accidentally shot
| himself through the heart and died instantly
This is the third death by accident in the family
within six months, his mother and sister having
| been drowned in Mill creek, last spring.
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young man Of twenty-five in Boothbay, has
been made raw ing maniac through the effect of
liquor. lie was brought to the Insane Hospital in
this city the other day shreking, struggling, ours
ing and swearing.
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Prof. w. A. Pike Of the State College hasso far
recovered from his i'll health that he will be able
to resume his duties next term. He has been off
duty since the first of the fall term.
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TENN ESS EE.
Sentenced to be Hung.

Sentenced to be Hung.
Memphis, November q. The Supreme court
has affirmed the sentence Of John Jefferson and
Milton Mclean. convicted Of murder, and SEN
fenced them to be hanged Jan. Z.
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FINANCIAL 4 COMMERCIAL.
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati Nov embera7, 1873.
POKK-$,2 s0-a22 50.
LARD-steam l2La--; kettle, l3A9-.
BULK MEATS-shOufders IL q; clear rib sides
-al0.s clearsides l0L 9lp
BACON-shoulders ga slO: clear rib sides l3la
ALI; clear sides Aai$.
WHlSKEY-lIl-a.
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The neat and commodious Baptist chapel, re-
Gently finished in Fairfield, will be appropriately
dedicated Tomorrow (Nov. 30th) Rev. W. T..
Chase, of Lewiston, will preach the dedcatory SER
mon and the choir of both Methodist and Unver-
salist societies furnish the music.