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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

The alarm OF fire yesterday afternoon, at about
) o'clock, was caused by fire issuing from the roof
of A. C. Danas house, on Murray street, east side
Of the river The neighbors saw the fire burning
up in the back part of the house, and coming out
at the roof. 1t was put out with pals Of water
The engines were all on hand, but were not need
cd The damage to the house Is more from water
than from fire probably.
The city reports for the past year have been is
sued in pamphlet form, containing the 18th annual
report of the Auditor, with the Mayor address,
report Of the experimenting School Committee,
report Of the Directors Of the Village District, and
the reports of the several departments of the city
government. We have given abstracts of all
these reports in advance of their official publiea-
ton, and they need not be repeated here. The
pamphlet contains H. pages of matter valuable to
every citizen, and that should be in every family
for purposes of consultation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, April Il, ISL,

Flour-steadv-extr spring 25a5 Is.
Wheat-No. spring cash lGlaa; Jan. l05iaa J.,
1885 May.
Corn-No.2 ?. mixed, cash, 11las-: May, 76'4a;
1914 Jun 6sals July.
oats-No. 2, So IA cash May, d5ha-; G. taa--
June.
nye-No. 2, l0}al0i.
Barley-No. spring l20--al2O cash; ll0a- May;
l20-a Apl.
Dressed Hogs-9 0Oas 3D..
Pclk-2l 95-a21 % cash; APO 90 Apl.; 81 9j "A
q 95 May % boa Jun.
Lard-i5 50alj 60 cash u 10al5 731a Jun. 10 50
ais 52Is May.
Bulk Meats shoulders slsaa short rib mid,
Pa: short clear mid all i.
Hams Is &s average 4.
Whiskey-ll2-a112.
Frelghts-Corn To Buffalo, "a; wheat do "a
a.
Recepts-90O ) -four $1,000 wheat; 1000 corn
$1,000 oats; 20O rye; 5000 barley.
Shipments - ao0c flour: "A 0l0 wheat; II eco
corn Il 600 oats: : 900 barley 900 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
The Village District.

An adjourned meeting Of the inhabitants of the
village district in this city, was held at the high
school room, on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock.
&C. Whitehouse moved that the vote passed at
the last meeting, accepting the provisions of the
high school act, be rescinded
j. w. North was opposed to any innovations on
the practices of the district. He thought by ac-
cepting the act, the schools would pass beyond the
control of the district. He was also opposed to
the district furnishing free text books.
Lendall Titcomb read the law upon the subject,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
13ifn.

In u ell l-lh inst Mrs Media n. wife of
EdHar. j y >llier OF Bangor, and daughter OF sam
uel StoddArd, Esq, OF Hallowel, aged 20 years 5
months 10 days.
In Wuslow, 18th inst Mrs. Hannah Hamlen,
agci - years, months.
In Auburn 18th inst, Mrs. Nesta A, wife of i.
+ West aged rs years months.
In Durham s,h ult., VIM II. Bowee, aged Sc
years: l2th inst. Israel Estes, aged 8. years.
10 We'd, LIST int, Mrs. Ebenezer Skohcld, aged
- years, q months
In Portland 18th inst, Mrs. Jane Noble, aged 50
months.
In Harpsw 10ta inst, Hannah 5. Mckinney,
aged y year
In Freeport Abbie P soule, aged ,. years G
months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

We referred in Saturdays paper to the fact that
DR.. J. o. Webster of Lynn, was obliged to return
to this city on account Of his health. We notice
that at meeting of the Lynn Medical Society,
held on the 9TH of this month, motion OF DR..
Galloupe, the following resolutions were passed
unanimously -
Resolved, That we learn with regret that DR..
J. o. Webster, highly esteemed Fellow of this
Society, has been compelled, on account Of the
state Of his health, to remove his residence from
this city to more congenial climate.
Resolved, That by his removal we lose an hon
est, industrious and highly educated, as well as
agreeable, member, and the community suffers
the loss of 4 faithful and skillful physician.
Resolved, That We shall hold his name i'll
pleasant remembrance, and that he has sim
cere wishes for his future health and proSper ty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

Charles Lamb. Essayist, denounced all spirtu-
Gus liquors as "Wet Damnation." Poor fellow
he knew whereof he spake, by sad experience, and
ants, advertised as Curealls. But there is one
Tonic and Alternative in existence-the best the
world has ever known-which contains alcohol
1t is DR. WALKERS CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BIT
TIERS. april tNwlm
Ii every family i'll this town knew the value Of
Renne', Magic Oil, and would keep bottle Of it
on hand to use in case of accident, should be
a happier if not handsome people. Try this OH.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

Sugar Duties,

Montreal, April II. The Herald says part of the
change in sugar duties, lately made by the gov
ernment consisted in department order giving
to customs collectors to collect duties on the basis
of the old instead of the new or greater drawback,
thus increasing the true value on which ad valorem
duty Is levied by the difference between the old
and new drawback. This order was clearly ille
gal, inasmuch as it added to the true value the
difference between these two allowances. 1t is
SAID the order has been countermanded,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
BANGOR.

Bangor, April IS. The steamer Katahtin, Rix
master, of the Sanford line, reached her wharf
in this city to-day, the fist arrival of the
She will leave for Boston tomorrow. She has
been frozen liz at Belfast for twelve weeks to-day
and navigation has been closed 81 days in the
river and bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

The public were far in advance of the medical
profession in recognizing Hale's Honey of Hore.
hound and Tar a specific for consumption,
coughs and colds but at last the Faculty are doing
justice to the great antagonist and conaueror OF
pulmonary diseases. The country druggists gen.
orally report that the local physicians prescrib
ing it in preference to all the old pulmonics. and
that the result is an immense increase in the per.
Ccntagc OF cures.
PIKE's TooTu-ACHE DROPS Cure in min.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
The Canal Wall at the spragues' Works
Carried AWAY.

On Saturday evening", about 10 o'clock. al ac-
cident happened to the canal wall, at the works OF
the Messrs. Sprague in this city, which will ne
cessitate the shutting down Of the cotton mills
for a week or more. About one hundred feet OF
the east wall of the canal, the bulkhead, and
opposite the old saw mill, carried away by the
pressure of the water. This was the part of the
wall that was left in its original condition, and not
rebuilt by the Messrs. Spraguc, in the thorough
and compact manner as was the other 1t was
built by the. old Kennebec Company, in 1862, in
the dead OF winter, mostly on ledge foundation,
but poorly buils of small stock, and not heavy
enough to resist permanently the pressure of the
water in the canal. This old wall was also weak
ened by the several openings through 1t formerly
used to supply water for power to the saw NILS
1t has been considered weak and liable to 90 out
any time, since last fall but it would have been
necessary to stop running the mills in order TO
rebuild it, it was hoped that 1t would stand until
the low water and warm weather of summer would
afford favorable opportunity for the work. \
temporary bulkhead will be put in at once, and
the detention to the cotton mills and industries
near the dam will be of short duration. 1t is a
cause for congratulation that the massive stone
bulkhead at the west end OF the dam was there to
restrain and control the mad rush of water. Had
not that structure been built, in 1870 the Kenne-
bee river would now be pouring around the west
end of the dam and sweeping before it lands, cot
ton mills, and perhaps the whole upper part OF
Water street. A crew was at work yesterday al
the gate house adjusting the machinery 50 that
the canal could be completely drained. Work
will be commenced at once on the temporary bulk
head
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
DISTINGUISHED Arrivals.

Concord, April II. President Grant arrived
here at 9.35 this evening via. Lowell road and
took carriage to the residence of Judge Hoar,
whose guest he is while in the town. At p. M,
Pullman train of four cars arrived from st. Al
hclals, and the Ransom Guards with the st. AL
bans Brigade Band and delegation of fifty citi-
zens. The town is already thronged with visitors
and full Of life and hustle incident to the forth
coming grand celebration on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

STOP THAT LoUGH live have, during the las
year sold large quantities of DR.. NORRIS SYRUP
1t to he the very best medicine in use for coughs,
colds throat, hoarseness, asthma, and all dis
eases of The throat, lungs and chest, leading 10
con umptIon. 1t cures Group in a few minutes
aud IS the best known remedy Tor whooping cough,
con aims no opium, and is pleasant to take Cough
WOW 'ictims, whose lungs are recked and torn
VIII p roxysms which threaten to choke them, find
sur" AID speedy relief in its use. Trial size 10
rtnl- Gal. and inquire about it of Partridge Bros
OF J.. II. Ttcomb in Augusta, or W. X. Ballard,
Halloween Morris & Heritage, Philadelphia, Pro-
prietors. octl7.teodly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
CONNECTICUT.
Terrible Accident in New Haven.
4 Man Blown to Atoms.

New Haven, April II. While John Donahue
was mixing the ingredients Of the illuminate used
IN percussion caps and cartridges in small build
ing connected with the Winchester Arms factory
this forenoon, explosion blew him into small
pieces, portions being carried 100 ftct The heart
was torn from the trunk and thrown considerable
distance, but beating when picked up. No
one else was injured. Donohuc has mixed the full
mini;e for Is years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
WASHINGTON.
Washington, April L
Postal Matters.

-fFTT
Postal Matters.
The following are the New England postal
changer:
Offices established -
Central Madawaska, Aroostook county, Me-, r.
NJ Davis Post master.
West Kingston, Washington county, II. l.. J.B.
Watson, Postmaster.
Post masters appointed -
John Hubbard, Emery Mills, York county, Me.
w. r. Dyer, knisht,yille, Cumberland county,
Me.
George W. Haines, Maple Grove, Aroostook
county, Me.
Sanders J. Spooner, Princeton, Washington
county, Me.
Benjamin B. Barton, Union, Knox county, Me.
Chas. c. McPheters, w. Great Works, Penob-
scot county, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

Railroad Affairs.

Omaha, April II. The Union Pacific road bias
been injured some by the freshet. The district is
about l75 miles in length. hut is only at occa-
sonal intervals that any damage is done. The
water has receded some. Westward bound pas
sengers who were living at Rock Springs have
been sent to Green River by wagons, and eastern
bound passengers vca versa. The company is
cnng for passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
MISSOURI.
Dredging The Nis>is>ippi.

ST. Louis, April II. Capt. Fades has closed a
contract with Col. Andrews, of Allegheny City,
Pa, for the construction of 5000 cubic yards of
fascine work and 100 600 cubic feet of stone work
at South Pass, together with large lumber work,
for piles, &C., constituting the necessary jetties
and bikes for the improving the mouth of the Mis-
sissippi liver. Also contract for dredging a 20
chapupl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
BAT H..
The River Nearly Clear.

Bath, April 10. The ice of the uppor Kennc-
bee and Androscoggin rivers has broken up, and
is now passing by this city. BY Monday the river
will probably be entirely clear. Steamer star of
the East is expected Oh her route the last of next
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
Sailed.
BELFAST.
Penobscot Bay Clear of Ice.

Belfast, April Il. Penobscot Bay lis relieved
from Its icy embargo. Steamer Cambridge reach
cd her wharf here this afternoon and sailed for
Boston. Steamer katahdin leaves for Bangor to-
morrow, and goes to Boston Monday. A large
fleet of loaded vessels in our harbor arc awaiting
fair wind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
MASSACHUSETTS,.


Boston, April II. The banquet at the Parker
House, to-day given in honor of President Grant,
was grand affair. Hon. Alexander II. Rice pre-
sided. President Grant, and his entire Cabinet
and all local celebrities of sufficient celebrity to
warrant an invitation were present. The Presi-
dent and party left for Concord by special train,
a. $50 r. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

The interruption in the work of the factory during
the past winter, has been at loss of no less than
twenty thousand dollars to the village.
The Winterport cheese factory has been raised,
and large crew of men are at work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

A Distressing Cough causes the friends OF the
sufferer almost as much pain as the sufferer him
self. DIR. Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry speed
lily cures, colds, influenza throat &c. 1t will
always relieve Consumption. and in many well
attesed cases it has effected perfect cure. so
cts. and 81 bottle, large bottles much the cheap
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
NEW YORK
Arrested.

New York, April Il
Caroline Pell, alias Blanch, aged 10, was arrest
ed to-day at the Nassau bank. i'll attempting to
cash check for Sl4 000 purporting to have been
drawn by Wendell, Michel q Co., Springfield,
Ohio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
KENTUCK Y.
Snow Storm,

Louisville, April Il. Quite heavy snow tell
here yesterday and to-day, and tonight the
thermometer is several degrees below freezing.
kilograms to the Counter journal state that
snow storm and cold weather have prevailed
through Ky. and Tenn and great damage has
been done to the fruit and tobacco plants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

On Tuesday and Wednesday Of this week the
Grand Lodge of Maine, !. o. G.. T., holds its 18th
annual session at Music Hall, in Bangor. The
organization of the session will be perfected Tues
day morning at 10 o'clock. Meetings will be held
day and evening during the session, and it is prob
able that public meeting will be held the last
Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
Cincinnati Produce Market.

cincinnati, April H. 1870.
PORK-ilrm, al 80 26a22 as.
LARD-steam II "a al kettle, l5l4 "a.
BULK MEATS-shoulders So az clear rib sides
ll5sass clear sides l25i2.
BACON-shOulders Ga d; clear rib sides Il y
al2l, clear sides -
WHISKEY-ll2-d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
BRUNSWI Ck.
Aquatic.

Brunswick, April II. The students of Bow
dom College have voted to send six-oared crew
to the University race at Saratoga in July. The
crew pulled the river this morning for the first
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

Iron IN THE BLoOD.-When the blood is well
supplied it'll its rJn element, we feel vigorous
and full of animation. 1t is an insuficiency OF
this vital element that makes US feel weak and low
spirited; in such cases the Peruvian Syrup a pro-
,oxide Of from can supply this deficiency, and its
use will inyigoratc us wonderfully.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
NEW ia NJ PSIilkE.
Fire.

Gorham, April 10. Toophey's Hotel, at Graf
ton, was wholly burned this morning; furniture
saved building said to be well insured; suspected
Snow Storm.
3 From six to ten inches Of snow fell here last
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
HALIFAX.
Arrived.

Halifax April II. Arrived, steamer Nova Sco-
tan, from Liverpool, via Queenstown. She re-
ports in Ion. Al so met field of heavy Arctic
packed ice, and passed 100 miles to the southwark
10 clear it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

We made mistake in saying that Alfred Red
ington, the first Mayor of Augusta, is dead
Mr.. Redngton is still living and enjoying good
health. We had in our mind Judge Redington,
who died in Lewiston IA year or more since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
DIR. Benefits BITTERs.

Dyspepsia, and kindred complaints, can find a
speedy cure by using DIR. Benefits Celebrated
Jaundte Bitters, put up by j. S. johnson, oppo-
ste Post Office, Augusta, Me. For sale by all
druggists. apr7- teodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
Gone to the Centennial,

The Portland Mechanic Blues, with Chambers
Band, escorting General Chamberlain and staff
and Mayor Richardson to the Lexington Centcn-
nal, left in the Boston boat this morning.
Sailed.
steamship llibernian, Captain Archer, sailed
for Liverpool at $40 tonight, with II cabin and
3S Storage passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

Chicago, April II. Dispatches from Michigan
Northern Illinois and Iowa. state that the cold
weather of the last As hours has killed small fruit
apples and peaches, and in many instances the
trees also.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
OHIO.
ENCOURAGING immigration,

Cincinnati, April II. A delegation of gentle
men from Texas was received on Change to-day
They are here to promote the interest of Texas
by encouraging immigration and will leave Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

Honey will be high the coming season. There
is much complaint at the loss of bees through the
severe cold of the last winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

They had spelling school at North Vassalboro'
the other evening, the first prize being awarded
to Miss Nellie Phillips and the second 10 Miss
Bertha White.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

The Presque Isle Sunrise has. announced that it
has got through with personalities" but in the
last number has three column dissertation up
on knavcs and Fools"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

The Governor and Executive Council will hold
an adjourned session at the State House to NOR
row.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

The Maine Central railroad has plans for large
brick engine house to be erected at Waterville,
this season, the capacity of which will be about
forty engines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

After ayacation offoGr weeks the schools in the
village district begin to-day their last term Of the
year before the long vacation and annual cxami-
nations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

Spring millinery at Mrs. NJ. p. Webster's, l5S
Water st. A large assortment of new and de-
-irab.e spring styles. Our OPENING is 10 be soon,
and will be the best we have ever had.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

Beware of countcrfeits! Inquire for Adamson's
Botanic Cough Balsam. Take no other See that
the name of"F. w. kinsmsn'' is blown in the
bottle. Proc 81 cts. apll l-+eod&WlW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
Daily Kenaebee journal,
PORTLAND.
Marine Disaster.

Portland, April II. Brig John Good, for ST.
John, n. b., missayed when going out this morn
ing, and wen ashore on House Island, but was
tngged off and proceeded on her way without a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

State Superintendent of Schools johnson is con-
fident that "busy" is spelt without an ''i'. That's
our %" dea, also.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

The regular examination has been made by the
authorized surgeons Of the inmates at the Soldiers
Home at Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
local anD State Mems.

The Auburn Reform club now numbers 200
members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
TENN ESSEE.
Heavy Frost.

Memphis. April Il. There was a very heavy
frost here, last night, killing vegetables and seri-
ously damaging, if not killing, fruit of every de-
scription.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

Obituary..

Havana, April II. Insurgent Colonel Gonzales
died from lockjaw resulting fromwounds received
in action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
Weather Probabilities for To. Day.

For New England and the Middle States,
clear and continued cold weather will prevail,
with northwest to southwest winds and slowly ris.
ing barometer on the coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
FOR EI(IN.
Austria.

Vienna, April Il. The Prcssc says that the
Emperor of Germany has written letter to King
Victor Emanuel, expressing his qualification at
the interview between the latter and the Emperor
of Austria, speaks il aifcctionatc terms of the
latter and expresses the hope that the intcrs lew
will serve to strengthen the friendship between
Austria and Italy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19
tscrulunS,

Berlin, April Il. The government bill with
drawing State grants from the Catholic bishops,
passed its second reading in the Chamber of Peers,
to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-19

The regular weekly meeting of the Reform
Club was held at Meonian Hall, on saturday even
ing and WAS fully attended, the hall being COM
fortaby filed. DR.. Brickett presided. Hon.
Warren johnson was chosen President of the
Club in place of Col. Dewitt, who has declined
that position, although he is in full sympathy with
the work of the club. Addresses were made by
Rev Messrs. Ecob, Penney and Sanderson,
Josiah S. Hobbs, Esq, Dr. Brickett Mr.. Nye,
and r. Mckinney. While the audience were
singing the grand old missionary hymn, "The
morning light is breaking" large number
came forward and signed the pledge.