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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-04
Argument, not Rid,cule.

Mr.. EDITOR RI see by your issue of the I'd
inst, that "A Terrible State of Affairs" exists in
Augusta, if Operatives declaration can be releo
upon. i think the gentleman who signed himself
Operative must be employed in some of our stores,
else he would not put the reduction at the cotton
mill at quite so high figure. If such was the fact
hardly think hundreds would he applying fol-
labor in the mills of the A. 4 W. Sprague. !
think real estate as high now at any time be-
fore the formation of the Protective Union. A
Tor stock in said company it requires no sacrifice
of property Of airy kind. But it does require that
man shall be honest, and one who honestly eaI ns
his money think ridicule poor argument, but
perhaps Operative thinks it better than none
He realizes the fact, it seems, that there Is no
other argument that he can use with truthfuness
against the Unionist. If the traders in our city
make so little profits by our custom, why do they
rave and swear, "thst the Union has broken up
our whole d-m arrangements I" We do not OBJ
ject to their branding and rebrandlng their flour
and charging eight to niue dollars per barrel for
what cost them about S5 80 or PC. They can still
mix their teas and other goods if they wish to, so
TO give their remaining customers the benefit OF
such goods at first class prices We do not object.
Whose business is it? Not ours. Our police Is
able to take care of themselves and become pro-
ducers if necessary, and Fire DEPARTING mt is an
efficient one, and can subdue all fires that may
originate in our city, Except that which burns
fercely in the hearts of some men who lind them.
selves in the darkness Of lost condolences" Like
Shylock, their avaricious propensities have been
the means of their debtors salvation. If it is not
encroaching too much upon the columns of your
valuable paper, l wish to say that the tailoring
classes include the most numerous part ofthe peo-
pie in civilized society. On their tolls and worth
the social welfare fsocety ultimately rests. Their
redemption from wrong and suffering is of cor
responding importance. But thus far in history
their energies have been so absorbed, and Their
faculties so limited by their material task-work
and by their deprivation of the best opportunities
for social culture, that they have been very large
ly the passive servants the social order devised
for, and imposed on them by the smaller, but
more thoroughly organized portions Of society
called the ruling classes.
1t is an unquestioned truth that the ruling spirit
ia civilized society is the personal and class pur
suits of selfish interests. Accordingly under the
influence of this spirit the arstocratc classes have
monopolized privileges to themselves and thereby
fastened on the working classes burdens which
are unjust, and ought to be abolished. Therefore
knowing that in society as well as in nature, the
organized forces and elements appropriate ano
control the incoherent ones that poweris not only
welded but also engendered by union and coop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-04
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Hennebee 5ournal.
A Fire.
THE

Portland, January. The sore of Richards
& Seabury in Yarmouth with a large stock Of
goods, was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon.
insurance, light.
The steamer Georgia, from Halifax %, due last
Thursday, arrived this morning, having had the
toughest passage she ever experienced. During
the passage a seaman fell and broke two ribs, and
another fell down the hatch to-day ipjuring him
severely in the side.
Two English sneak thieves, giving their names
as Edward Phillips and Benjamin Walters, were
arrested to-day fer stealing clothing from the New
England House. In diary were entries showing
that they had been operating in Boston, and men
toned that there slight suspicious in that city
in pawn brokers. They are old offenders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-04
FOR EIt;N.
England.

London, January 2. Dispatches to the Lon
don papers agree that the European powers will
recognize Alfonso as soon as his representatives,
are accredited to the various courts.
France.
Paris, january King Alfonso awaits the ar
riv al of Spanish fgate at Marsailles to proceed
to Spain. He will visit the armies before enter.
ing Madrid.
At the request of Princess viana, King Alfonso
has granted complete amnesty to all Carlists. Ths
King of Belgian has recognized Alfonzo and tele.
graphed his congratulations The recognition of
the King by most of the European cabinets is
momentarily expected.
The Papal nuncio of this city has received the
blessings of the Pope, asked for by the King.
Alfonso will issue from this city decree con-
voking cortes.
The staff of the Spanish embassy in Paris have
waited on Alfonso and paid him their homage.
The king in reply to an address said that he
sought the aid of able men Of all parties. His
first wish was for the pacifcation Of Spain, and he
desired to be king of all Spaniards.
Additional dispatches denying the death of
Espartes have been received.
Turkey.
Constantinople, January2. Late accounts from
Asia Minor, show that the distrese from famine is
increasing. There is much disease and many
deaths daily. 81
Rome, January 2. Garibaldi has written let
of the Italian finances. He expresses his graft
tude to parliament.
Germany.
Berlin, January2 The Emperor in . speech in
reply to New Year congratulations, expressed
gratefuness at the continuance of peace in Europe
which he said it was the first duty of the German
empire TO preserve.
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OHIO.
A Murder.

ington, Ky, to the Enquirer says that Joe Shaw,
a gambler, was shot tonight by Robert Holloway
Shaw had been drinking, and visited the saloon
where Holloway and some friends were playing
cards. Shaw was apparently determined to create
disturbance with them. Holloway assuming
that the demonstration was meant for him drew a
revolver and shot Shaw in the head and fired two
more shots after Shaw had fallen, one striking
him in the jaw and the other in the breast. Hol-
loway is now in Jail.
Failure.
The grocery firm of Roe Bros. has failed; La
bilites $lS7 900, divided among 81 creditors
The stock en- hand is not over $4,000 Other as
sets are not announced.
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Anrnsta. died in other places. and their remains

were brought here for interment. Doubtless there
have been some deaths, record of which we have
been unable to obtain. One Hundred and nine
teen persons died during the past year; there were
l24 deaths in 1873, and "a in 1872. The follow
,rr, Ia ~ fc~
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rELEGRAMs In GENERAL.

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher is computed to have
received upwards Of thousand callers on New
Years day.
In Brookfeld, Mass, on Friday Mrs Alice Cool
ey. aged 100 years, died on the 18th anniversary
Of her wedding day.
A swindle under the title OF gift enterprise for
the poor, with prospective drawing ct Irving
Hall New York. has Just been started by one Geo.
P. Harper with an address at No. 638 Broadway,
which is bogus.
Vice-Presdent Wilson is in Washington und an
nounces that he will preside over the Senate the
remainder of the session.
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DYspepsia.

Dyspepsia is the most discouraging and distress
ing disease man is heir to. Americans are partic-
tarly subject to this disease and its effects such
sour stomach, sick headache, habitual c0stive-
ness, heartburn, water-brash, gnawing and burn
he food, coated tongue, disagreeable taste in the
mouth impure blood and ali diseases OF the stom-
.ch and liver. Two doses OF Green's August Flow
IT will relieve you at once, and there positively Is
not case in the United States it will not cure. II
you doubt this so to your druggists. ii. l.. Fuller
md Partridge Brothers, and get n sample bottle Tor
10 cents anc try it. Regular size IS ceuts. q. q.
GREEN, Sole Manufacturer, Woodbury., NJ j. W.
f. Phillips Co, wholesale agents, Portland, Me.
oct21-i IT'S SXWly
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sratve exertion. A few laboring men of the
north end have instituted Protective Union As
socialion for their own protection, with supreme
respect for the rights Of others, and infexible
determination to maintain their own by all the wise
and kindly measures it can command; it will pre-
sent organized resistance to the organized en-
croachments Of the monopolies and other evils
practiced by middle men.
We wage no war with persons or classes, but
only with wrongs, discords and hardships, which
have existed too long. We most earnestly depre-
cate hatred, jealousy, envy between classes and
call on all people to be Of one mind in the spirit of
Justice. J. II.
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EASTpORT.

Ea'tpert, January 2. Passamaquoddy Lodge
of Good Ten plals celebrated its sth anniversary
last night, by supper, speeches. &c.
1t is reported that the schooner Carl ID. 10th
rop Capt. Mc-Allep, in going from st. John Tues
day night, was struck by squall and lost all her
sails and had to put her before the wind and run
up the bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-04

We are informed by Capt. Young, the veteran
whalenan, that while cruising for whales near
New Zealand, large whale was taken, in whose
head was found the "baIb" and part Of the
"shank" Of harpoon, having ON it the name of
the ship, which to his certain knowledge was con-
demned-and therefore not at sea-more than ten
years BEFORE which goes to establish the credible
ty of Capt Paddock's story, published in our col
umns few days since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-04

Professional horsemen often get caug ht in traps
Of their own setting. Jim keegan is supposed to
be well cup" in all the little tricks Of trade, but
even the famous Jim has just been taken in.
There has recently been good deal of betting on
the weight Of Bricks horse that made such good
time to Gardiner. Some OF the "boys" had the
animals weight tested scales that were adjust
ed for the purpose, ami it was given out that the
horses exact weight was ego pounds. Taking
this basis, Jim has been about the streets get
ting up bets, having at stake numerous hats and
gloves that the horse wouldn't weigh seven hun
dred pounds. lie had numerous takers among
the "boys" who were parties to the "put up job"
Then the true weight OF the horse was TAKEN on
scales that were accurate, and the animal tipped
the beam at 769 pounds. And the worst sold horse
jockey in Augusts is mourncr going about the
streets. The scales have fallen from his eyes.
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ECTICUT.

New Haven, January 3. A fire this evening in
the Globe building, corner of Church and Chapel
streets, damaged the stock of A. Ulman, clothier,
slightly l.. l.. Stoddord fruit, 81 600; j. Milander,
fancy goods $6, 600; j. w: Ware, candy manufac-
turer, 5000. 1t was probably an incendiary.
Wss Hart, who recently committed burglary
in the honse of Mr. Parkers, Prospect street.
Hartford, was caught here tonight.
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RHODE ISLAND.
Death of Sam Sharpley.

Providence, January. Samuel Sharrley the
well known ethiopian minstrel, died in this city
last night.
Hon. Thomas G. Turner President of the Eqi-
table Insurance Company, died to-day, at his resi-
dence in Warren. Mr.. Turner VAS governor of the
State in 1859 and co. was for many years assessor
of Internal Revenue in this district, and filled
other public offices with honor and fidelity. Age
Ga. Funeral Thoursday at Warren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-04

On Thursday evening the Buffalo Bill combina'
ton will appear at Granite Hail. The following is
from the Providence Dispatch:
Last Friday and Saturday evenings the Buffa-
10 Bill Combination presented "Scouts on the
Plain" and Life on the Border" Buffalo Bill 5
style of acting is unique and real that it is q
pleasant relief from the ordinary style OF sensa-
tional actors. There that spirit and dash that
cannot be acquired by study-it must be natural.
The plays were both well received and drew large
audiences
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PENNSYLV ANA.

Philadelphia, January 2. The motion for
trial in the Halfman case having been refused,
Judge Pierce passed sentences ON him and his
sociate Ripley, who was convicted of forging as
follows Halfmad to years months imprison-
ment, and Ripley to years 6 month";. The form
err was President of the Central Fire Insurance
Co., and was convicted Of raising certificates of
stock.
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grants poisoned spring q CO sezssk, s.i IN
Indian and some stock died in Consequence. Ths
Indians then rallied and followed tie train, and
notwithstanding the efforts Of the Mormons the
party was surrounded BY the Indians, and a4ssr
several days hard fighting Lee induced The smi.
grants to surrender their arms to him in two wag.
ons with which he started for Cedar City, tsllia6
them to follow him for protection. Soen alter
wards he heard firing and sounds Of the massacre.
The statement comes through Lees attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-04

DR.. EDMINsrER, Magnetic Physician and Heal
er by the laying on of hands, at Mrs. Scrutons,
one door south Of Episcopal church Magnetzed
paper to relieve pains in any part of the body sent
by mail, or can be had at the office. Price Is cts.
per package. janl-ttf
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Mortuary Record for the Year.
The following is the record of deaths in this city,
from Jan. l, 1874, to Jan. L. 1875, furnished us by
Mr.. Geo. B. Hoyt, Superintendent of Burials, and
gathered from other sources. The list does not,
of course, include the deaths at the Insane Hospi
tai. Some of the persons named belonging in
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NEW ia NJ PSHIkE.
A Death.

Nashua, January . Oliver Hussey, agent of the
Nashua Manufacturing Company, died this morn
ing. lie was well known throughout New Eng
land manufacturer.
VIM. b. Towne, President Of the Milford bank,
has recovered $4,000 of the stolen funds. 1t is
not yet known how or where.
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LOUISIANA.
A Murder.

New Orleans, january. Thursday night about
half-past II o'clock, T. Mckay Dunn (colored)
while walking on Canal street near the Basin, was
fired upon BIS two unknown men and fatally wound
ed Dunn was conveyed to to the Charity Ilospi
tai, and soon after expired. The murderers es-
capped.
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Personal.

Mr.. George J\-arncy begins to-day his duties
as Assistant. Librarian Of the State Library.
The veteran printer and publisher, 5. $. smith
Of Bangor, is now confined 10 his bed, being able
to sit up only an hour day
Moses Owen the poet, will be unable to give the
poem at the meeting Of the editors and printers in
this citY as he is going South.
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UTAH.

Salt Lake, January 2. A statement published
tain Meadow massacre, by Rache, White, wife
No. of John d. Lee, states at the time Of the
massacre Lee was living at Fort Harmony as an
Indian farmer under Brigham Young, who was
the Governor and Superintendent of Indian af
fairs in this territory 1t claims that these emil
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One of the Oldest men now living in the State is
John r 0ckwood of Belgrade, who, on Sunday,
was 100 years. STANDARD.
Yes, Mr.. lockwood was one hundred years old
last Sunday, but as the old gentleman has been in
Heaven since the 18th of last September, we don't
see how the Standard has had recent intelligence
from him. The most of its correspondents reside
elsewhere
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MISSISSIPPI.
Horrible Murder of Whole Famil.
The House and Bodies Burned.

Vicksburg January 2. On Saturday night last
Richard s. Rorum of Lee county, Miss, his wife,
two children and negro boy were murdered and
the bodies consumed with the buildings. Such of
the remains as were found were taken to West.
port for interment. Intense excitement exists
there, but there is no clue to the murderers.
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MICHIGAN.

Adrian, January 2. Seth Riley, . prominent
citizen of this place, has been arrested for the
murder of his wife, who died suddenly in Deem
Der, 1871. The evidence is said to be very strong
against him.
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REMoyAL.-F. c. Foote has removed her
stock of hair goods to lao Water ST., over
Pierce's Book Store, where she will be pleas
I'd to exhibit to old and new customers her
large assortment of switches, braids, natural
curls, &c. Work of all kinds done to order.
iun IF
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We are authorized to state that all members Of
the Maine Editors and Publishers Association
whose annual dues are paid to Jan. l, 1875, will
be entitled to, and will receive, free passes over
the Maine Central railroad, to attend the January
meeting at Augusta. This is by courtesy Of Supt
Lincoln
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Committals to Kennebec Jail.

Isaac F. Thompson, Esq, Deputy Sheriff and
Jailor at the Kennebec comfy jail in this city, has
furnished us the following list of commitments to
that institution during the year 1874, together
with the offences with which they were found
guilty, aggregating 227. One hundred and thir
~ ofthese were committed for drunkenness. Last
year the committals amounted to 276, one hundred
and forty-f Of which were for drunkenness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-04
Weather Probabilities for Toe Day.

For New England and the Middle States
falling barometer, cloudy weather, winds shifting
to north and cast and followed in the afternoon
and night by rain or snow.
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CAN ADA.

Colugwood January 8. A very destructive
fire bIeke ont early this morning. The total loss
is supposed to be $4,000, small portion Of which
only is covered by insurance. The origin of the
is a mystery.
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THOUSANDS have BEEN CHANGED by the use
Of the Peruvian Syrup "a protoxide of from from
weak, sickly suffering creatures, to strong,
healthy and happy men and women, and inyalids
cannot reasonably hesitate to give it trial. For
dyspepsia and debility it is a specific.
Jac)0
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Madrid despatch to the News says that Sa-
gasta, upon the proclamation of Alfonso King,
telegraphed Senano, and upon receiving reply
after protesting.
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tMarrteD.

In Madison. Nov. l, Albert Longley to Miss Ly-
lila A. whiting, both Of Norridgewoek.
In Kenduskeag, 26th ult., An on y. Staples to
Mrs, Margaret f. Montgomery, both OF Levant.
10 China, 26th ult.. Charles S. Rice TO Miss Nal cy
g. Worth 10 h OF assalboro',
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WISCONSIN.
A Defaulter.

Milwaukee, January 2. County Treasurer FL
der has been obliged to vacate his Office, being a
defaulter to the extent of $4,000.
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ARKANSAS.

Helena, January 2. A steamer sank in the
Mississippi River forty miles above this city Fri
day night, with 5000 bales of cotton.
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YER MONT.
Fire,

St. Adams, January 2. A fire at this place OF
New Years morning, destroyed the Howard
House, and the Methodist and Congregations
churches.
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Adamsons Vegetable Pills should be used in
come cton with Adamson's Botanic Cough Bal
sam. For sale with the Balsam everywhere.
dec30 +eodS w1w
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A correspondent informs that the students of
Watervlle Classical Institute had a mock trial,
New Years evening-C. II. Meek to be tried for
assault and battery on E. Flood, alleged to have
been committed near the lamp-p1st in front Of the
Watervle Classical Institute. F. l.. Patten for
plaintiff; L. l.. Morrison for defendant. Judge
presiding, j. L. Case. Witnesses for plaintiff
G. E. McIntire, w. Judkins, j. Z. Cochrane.
For Defendant, c. f. Conant, j. E. Sawyer, F..
w. Foster The jurymen having been drawn, P.
Warren, J. Caruthers, B. Getchel, W. n. Titas
H. W. Page, O. c. S. Davies having taken the
oath, the trial proceeded at once. Aiterlstening to
the argument on both sides the jurymen being out
some little time returned averdict OF mot guilty"
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Cuban Affairs.

The executive committee of the Cuban League
hold meeting this week to decide upon the pro-
priety of calling public meeting and appointing
a committee to proceed to Washington for the
purpose Of urging upon Congress and the admin
stration recognition of the Cuban patriots.
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OVER STocKRD.-To keep from bankruptcy
and make business lively, Mrs. Hodges offers for
the next thirty days, gift to every buyer ola
hat or bonnet, and two presents to every one
that brings customer. Bring in your friends,
and help us give away our goods. dcc22-dl0d
MILLINERY. Being over stocked with hats and
bonnets, we have reduced the prices from $l.75 to
81 90, and so on, and shall continue to give to
every cash purchaser of hat or bonnet hand
some present until after the holidays. All our
goods are new and are marked down to close the
season. Ladies, cali and see for yourselves, and
you will forget the hard times when you see how
low We arc selling our goods
Mrs. NJ. 2. WEBSTER, los Water St.
She will also display a complete assortment of
hair goods, Ladies' Neck,ies, Hank'fs and other
fancy articles suitable for holiday gifts. ftf
samic compound has become a home fixture. Let
all who suffer, and have in vain attempted to cure
their coughs, colds, bronchial or pulmonary COM
paints, make of this unequaled remedy. so
cts. and 81 bottle, large bottles much the cheap
er. jan4-+&wlw
A MAN IN RUINs.-Upe of the saddest specta-
Giles in the world is human being shattered and
broken down by the use of ardent spirits. But the
lamage may be repaired, the ruin restored to per-
.ect soundness, by course Of that most powerful
If all invigorants, DR.. Walkers Vinegar Bitters.
Beware of those "tonics" of which rum is an elc-
dec9- +&w4w
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.


Cincinnati, Jan. 2. 1874.
PORK-qulet, at $l9 25gl9 %.
LARD-steam l3kah; kettle, 14A Q.
BULK MEAfS-shouders 8k ~ clear rib sides
Q ta1f: clear sides "a go.
Observation-Disclosures 81 az; clear rib sides TX
5l9; clear sides llzai2.
WHISkEY-a5-G,
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Local anD State Mems.

We understand that the Augusta Laundry will
continue under the direction of Leon Barber.
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Fatal Accident.
Resignation.

AT the burning of a small dwelling at Port Jar
Wis, last night, Sames McCauley was burned II
death.