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Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-03-17
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
~ been duly appointed Administrator on the

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
N been duly appointed Administrator on the
estate of ~
LOUISA c. BRAINARD, late of Readfeld,
in the county of Kennebec, deceased, ntestate and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law
directs All persons, therefore, having demands
against the estate of said deceased are desired to
exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted
to said estate are requested to make immediate
payment to asa SdLE;
Mar. s, 1915. 3wl3
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber
N has been duly appointed Executor of the last
will and testament OF
GEORGE JAMESON, late Of Windsor,
in the county of KennebCc, deceased, testate, aud
has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the
law directs All persons, therefore, having de.
mautls against the estate Of said deceased are de-
sired to exhibit the same for settlements and all in
debted to said estate are requested TO make imme-
date payment to EUGENE W. .WHlTEHOCSE.
3wl3
NJ UTICE 4 is hereby given, that the subscriber has
IN been duly appointed Administrator on the
estate of
ALEXANDER JACKSON, late Of China,
In the County of Kennebec, deceased, intestate,
and has Ken that trust by giving bond as the
law directs ALI persons, therefore, having de-
mands against the estate OF said deceased are de-
sired to exhibit the same for settlement: and all
indebted TO said estate are requested to make inn
mediate payment to GEoRGE "A. JACkSON.
Feb. q, 1875. 5wi3
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-03-17

MASSACHUSETTS,.
The Fall River Strike at an End
Work to be Resumed Thursday.

Fall River March l6. The strike which has
proved so formidable an impeachment to the opera
ton of the mills in this city for some weeks is at
an end, the operatives having to-day unanimously
resolved to return to work on Thursday, upon the
indirect assurance Of the employers that the 10
per cent. reduction, which has been the cause of
the trouble. would be restored from and after the
lst of April. The decision of the operatives was
received with deafening cheers and the sentiment
among them as expressed in the meeting was most
conservative and liberal. the cry being "Bread-
not mere victory" The mills will be opened
Thursday morning, and without doubt there will
be q unanimous return to work on the part of the
operatives.
At the meeting of the weavers it was proposed
as return for the aid from Rhode Island, to agi-
tate ten houl system in that State for the benefit
Of operatives.
Fishing News.
Gloucester March l6. Two of the largest trips
Of halibut from the Grand Banks ever brought to
this port arrived yesterday. Schooner Gertie f.
Foster had 1900 lbs halibut, and the Chester II.
Lawrence l29,600 lbs, which quickly sold at s. I
and "a cts. per ID. for white and gray. The
crew shared Sl60 each. Schooner Helen NJ Dem
MIS- arrived to-day with 60 000 lbs. which is not vet
sold.
Eighteen arrivals have been reported from
Gorges Bank with an aggregate catch of 963, 900
lbs. Of Goldfish. The trips now brought in average
good and the prospects look favorable for the re-
mainder of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-03-17
Legislative.

Harrisburg, March l6. The House bill to re.
reading to-day, with stringent license law added,
and was sent back to the House for concurrence.
1t is thought the House will not accept it and the
local option will stand.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-03-17

KENNEBEC COTNTY.-In Probate Court at
1uqusta on the second Monday Of March, $50.
A CERTAIN INSTRU MENT, purroning 70 be
n the last will and testament of Polly Davis,
late of Halowell, in said county, deceased, having
been presented for probate
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks suceessvely prior to the second Monday oi
April next, in the kennebec Journal, newspaper
printed in Augusta, that all persons interested may
attend ut Court OF Probate then TO be holden
at Augusta and show cause, if any, why the said
instrument should not be proved, approved, anu
allowed as the last will and testament Of the sai
H.K. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES IIEwINs, Register. 3wl3
KENNEBEC COTNTY-in Probste Court. at
4uqusta on the second Nonddy Of March, 1873.
VNMII.Y V. STOCKlN and John b. Fogg, ENecn.
II tors Of the last will and testament OF BenJa
min StockIn, late OF Monmouth in said county, de
ceased having presented their first account OF ait
ministration OF the estate of said deceased for al
lowance: -
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successively prior to the second Monday If
April next, in the Kennebec Journal, a news paper
printed at Augusta, that all persons Interested
NAV attend at Court OF Probate then to be holden
at Augusta, and show cause, if any, why the same
should not be allowed.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINS, Register. 3wl3
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-03-17
OHIO.
Terrible Explosion of Powder Mills and
Loss of Life.

Cleveland, March l6. The Austin Powder Co.'S
mills, near the canal, miles south of this city,
blew up this afternoon with a series of terrific
plosions The works which consisted of 10 or IL
buildings were completely destroyed. Three men
were killed and others injured. The damage in
this city. caused by the conclusion. is estimated
at S2j 600
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-03-17
FDffn.

In this city, 18th inst, Mrs. Achsah II. Klmball,
aged 81 years and IL months. (Funeral at the house
Of Mrs Bittues, Thursday, att o'clock p.
In China, 18th inst AIRS Helen, wife Of Mr.. Ed
win W. Ward aged 43 years; 18th inst, infant con
OF George Wentworth.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-03-17
CRESCENT SPECTACLES
Improve your Sight.

HHE CRESCENT
i now offered tOI
guaranteed superb
the market. ForI
tinctness oil visionl
the total a aSsence oil
refractory rays al
kles renders them
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-03-17

s p Z c I A c L L .
the public are
or to all others in
'clearness and dis
they are unrivalled
prismatic colors 4
rays found In Peb.
snAciallH aiaairAllle
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-03-17
PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia, March l6 The Director General
of the Centennial exhibition publishes the follow
ing:
"There is no truth in the statement Of the Bcr-
lin papers, as quoted by cable from London, that
the goods of the exhibition would be liable to
seizure if the exhibition proved bankrupt. The
Attorney Gen. OF the U. s. has given the opinion
that such goods will be entirely free from liability
to seizure for any debts. claims or demands what
soever against the centennial commission"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-03-17

Being ground with great care, they are free frou
all imperiections and impurities. They are mount
ed in Gold, Silver, Shell, Rubber, and steel frumei
and will last many years withOutchange.
Fur sale by our arepts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-03-17

brought mainly to determine disputed line be-
tween the lots of the parties, IN Pittston, where
| they live. Trial unfinished.
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STATE N T. VS..

A Brunswick letter denies that General Cham
| berlain has any purpose OF resigning the Presi-
dency of Bowdoin College.
A Mr.. vickery of Unity, has sown over one
| hundred bushels of oats, and other farmers are
| sowing large quantities.
fire alarms in Belfast and in nearly every case the
fire was set by an incendiary.
Last month there was transported by rail to Ban
gor from Houlton. $50 bales of hay; 100000
shingles $3.50 bushels Of potatoes; 1850 bushels
of oats.
The Dexter Gazette has seen specimens of the
from the silver mine in Guilford. 1t is said to
be rich, and the only question is whether the same
will be found in sufficient quantity to warrant the
working Of the same. Men are now at work
blasting.
Monroe & Lttlefeld of Dover, sold Gilbreth
Knox colt recently, to Boston parties for the sum
Of $1,000.
The Press says Portland gentleman who owns
a summer house a short distance from the city.
wants to hire sober and his wife to take care
of it. The other day he visited the rural retreat
| to see how some repairs were progressing, when
he found his man servant drunk. He attempted
to reprove him, but he didn't take Q reproof worth
a cent, and turned round and give his employer .
severe beating. The gentleman didn't lose much
time in discharging him, and is now very particu-
lar to ask applicants for the situation if they are
sober.
The Wing says that the buildings of Samuei
Whtemore of Atkinson, were burned Thursday
| afternoon; no insurance.
Mark F. Goodwin, farmer of South Berwick,
while riding over private way at the Great Falls
Works landing Thursday night, drove his horse
over an embankment forty feet high, and was
drowned. The horse was caught in some trees and
his neck broken. Goodwin was about So years Of
age and leaves family. Eighteen years ago he
was extensively engaged in the numbering business
at South Berwick, and failed with liabilities
amounting to $4,000. 1t is thought he was in
| toaiCated at the time.
| The specimens from the Old Orchard slate quarry
have been analysed, and prove so rich in silver
that mining has been entered upon in earnest. A
party of miners have been engaged, and the sink
ing Of q shaft begun.
A young son of Elbridge Parker of Pennington
was quite seriously burned in the face with pow
der, few days siuce, while away from home with
playmate.
| six OK team loaded with boards, was driven
across Rangeley Lake, Tuesday, May 18th, on the
ice.
Hon. F. C. Perkins of Pennington, proposes to
build cottage at Old Orchard, to be occupied the
present season.
| The Wing announces the death In Milo, Of
Captain William Stur:evant, aged eighty-eig
years and six months. He was the oldest resident
Of Milo, where he had lived nearly SO years.
The Bangor city council appropriates 500 for
memorial day.
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On Thursday evening the members of the NJ. E.
society had social gathering at their Lecture
Room singing, congratulations, handshaGing,
being the order of the hour Dignity seemed 10
be laid aside, and the former pastors, Fuller and
Jaques, entered into the enjoyment of the even
ing with heartiness not exceeded by the young
est of the party. Perfect harmony exists in the
society, and there is q willingness to work.
Rev. Mr.. Fuller will preach at the Methodist
church in lIallowell tomorrow Sunday morning,
and memorial service for the late Rev. DR..
Weber, former pastor, will he held in the after
noon, conducted by Rev. Messrs. Follor and
jacques. Rev Mr.. LaLacheur, lately appointed
to this church, will enter upon his work on Sun
day, the 23d inst. Mr.. l.. comes with an excellent
reputation as o talented, earnest and attractive
speaker, and much good j. anticipated from his
ministrations.
Rev. Mr.. Jsqucs will continue TO reside in Hal
lowell, having taken the house lately occupied by
the family of Capt. Chas. Wells corner of Second
and Union streets.
DR.. j. T. Chase of this city, exhibits grass more
than one yard tall, Of this seasons growth. All
desiring to engage "eaily pasturing" for them
selves friends will please take notice, AID gov
ern themselves accordingly.
The pupils of Hallowel Classical Institute, in
full ranks gave Prof. Fish surprise at his resi-
dence, on Wednesday evening last and presented
him substantial tokens of regard and appreciation
as a teacher and friend. Mr.. F. goes to Bristol,
r. H. to take charge of school in that city.
The hills of Chelsea display carpet of green
lust at the time of the annual "spring opening" of
artificial flowers and beautiful things.
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THE WHISKEY WAR PRO.
CROSSING.
Scc'y BristOw Means Business
Collectors Reminded of their Duty
Resistance Of DistIllers to be Met by the
Government.
" ashington, May II.

Washington, May IA.
The whiskey frauds are still receiving attention
by the Treasury department, and Solicitor Wilson
is continually unearthing new frauds. 4 further
record of evidence was discovered to-day against
the Union Copper distillery at Chicago and $50
barrels of spirits were seized at their works.
Three hundred barrels were also seized belonging
to Beyis 4 Fraser st. Louis, fresh proof having
been obtained against them.
Photographic copies of internal revenue returns
are beng made at the Treasury department and
forwarded to the officers in the different cities to
aid them in substantatng their charges, Among
those made to-day was one from the Gauger at
Cincinnati, certifying that q certain number OF
barrels of spirits had been emptied and the stamp
destroyed in accordance with law, and upon fur
ther search the same lot of spirits was found in
Chicago in the original packages, thus conclusive
| " showing the collision of the Gauger with the
disuller.
! On April 30th Mr.. " ilson called upon the Col
lectors of Internal Revenue in the different local
tiles to furnish certain information concerning the
transactions in their districts but up to last night
very few Of them had responded and to-day the
Secretary of the Treasury called upon them ror
an explanation of the non compliance and for an
immediate reply. lie is determined that all Or
ders of this nature shall be obeyed or the Collect
ors must take the consequence.
\ large number of communications have been
received from different sections from parties offer
ing to furnish proof of fraud, and the Secretary
has directed all such to furnish the proof to the
proper officers, and if found valuable and used the
parties furnishing it will be remunerated.
Information reached here this morning that the
distillery in Milwaukee had called upon those of
St. Louis to combine with them in procuring the
services of Hon. Matt Carpenter to obtain their
release. In response to Secretary Bristow sent
dispatches to the Supervisors at Chicago, ST. Lou
is and milwaukee informing them that the best
legal assistance will be furnished them in their eli
forts to convict those under arrest and the govern
ment is confident OF establishing the guilt OF all
the parties.
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Maine Manufacturing News.

The Maine Slate Company shipped by rail, Mon
day morning, three car loads about 10 tons each)
of their substantial products, to Portland Prepar-
atoms are making for extensive operations in the
quarry at Madison the present season.
The people down in Machiss want wooden
factory or mill. Some of the men of mt ans in the
place have expressed Willingness to subscribe
literally to stock in such mill
Mathews < Bros mill in Belfast are manufac-
turing sash for church in Connecticut car
load Of doors was recently sent to Naterville.
The manufactures of Canaan consist OF lumber
carriages and harnesses.
In Palmyra there mills Tor the manufacture
of long lumber shingles, &c.
Mr.. Isaac Wilder has just received a rev water
wheel for his mill, and in short time he will have
all his machinery running. He is now running
his single mill night and day lie has just put
up dry house for seasoning lumber, and is now
putting up a building for the Starch company.
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rELEGRAMSING GENERAL

Shackley 4 Haskell, shoe manufacturers at Es
sex Mass, have failed Liabilities about Sl3 900
Some % men and women are thrown out of EN-
ployment by the suspension.
The parliament of New South Wales has voted
$4,000 for the representation at the centennial ey
hibition at Philadelphia.
The sugar planters of the Sandwich Islands have
refused an offer from the San Francisco refners
for the entire crop of the coming year. at a fixed
price.
John Lemoinne has been elected member Of
the French Assembly.
The dwelling of Belknap Bartlett was damaged
by fire. last night, at Tton, n. II. Insured. In
cendiary.
Base ball, at New York-Mutuals 2, Philadel
phia, |.
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A Steamer Ashore on the Irish
Coast.
The Passengers Safely Landed.

London, May IA. despatch to the Central
News Association reports that the Inman line
steamship City of Brussels, which sailed from
Liverpool yesterday, for New York, has gone
ashore on the Irish coast. Her passengers have
been safely landed. The weather is fine.
New York, May II. j. II. Dale agent of the
Inman line, has the following despatch
"The Brussels went ashore in dense fog, off
Carnesone Point, at o'clock this morning, on
fine sand, lying quietly. The weather is calm
expect to float at noon"
The agent also received the following despatch
at 10 80 A. NJ.
The Brussels got off at A. NJ, and proceeded
unnjured.'
Spain.
Santander, May H. The Carlists are shelling
Guetaria and have done great damage. A vigo-
rous fire is returned from the fort and from the
five men-of-war in the harbor Rcinforcements
have been despatched to town.
Italy.
Rome, May IA. The Senate has voted a ma
tenal donation to Garabald
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Bangor, May Il. Louis III. F. Wagner, under
sentence Of death at the State Prison, through ex-
Judge Tarley, his counsel, has petitioned for a
record of court proceedings. The petition, which
viii appear in the Wing q Courier tomorrow
morning, i, on the ground that neither the judy
ment rendered by the court on his indictment nor
the sentence pronounced in the case was warrant
cd by Or in accordance with the laws of the State,
but contrary thereto. Chief Justice Appleton has
ordered thut notice of hearing to be given in
Augusta, Tuesday, June lst.
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FROM CALIFORNIA.
Heavy Sale.

Heavy Sale.
San Francisco, May H. w. c. Ralston has
sold his interest in the Palace Hotel, to William
Sharon for 81 100000
A Meeting.
The members of the Harvard Club of this city
held their annual meeting last night. Letters
were received from Chas. +. Adams, Oliver W..
Holmes and President Eliot Of Harvard College.
Among the guests were Governor Pacheo, Mayor
Ortis and President lie Conte Of the [ University of
California.
The Crops.
The south Australia wheat report shows that
there will be 204 900 tons of surplus wheat. About
45 900 tons have been already exported and the
balance is ready for shipment.
Treaty Ratified.
The Honolulu Commercial Advertiser says that
the reciprocity treaty between the United States
and Hawaii was ratified by His Majesty the
18th Of April.
$1,000 ounces of gold were melted at. the mint
in San Francisco, yesterday.
Marine Disaster.
San Francisco, May a. The bark st. Maguus,
Capt Easertbrook, from ADELAIDE for Brisbane, en-.
tered Moreton Bay and took pilot on board,
whe n the wind chopped round, giving her a lee
shore, and the bark stood out again to sea. Next
day she was discovered bottom up A government
steamer searched unavailingly for the survivors.
She was owned and sailed by Capt. Eastcrbrook,
a Bostonian, for many years resident of ADELAIDE.
His wife and family persisted with him.
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Chicago Produce Market.


Flour-extra spring Oea5 371s.
Wheat-No. spring cash l0l-a-: Jun. l041sa,
1919. July.
Corn-No. :. mixed, cash, 7!AS: May, 7?2&a-
AK Jun. --a77l July.
Oats-No. 2, -644 u cash: May, Ga; 63hae4
June.
Rye-No. 2 l0ja06.
Barley-No. 2 spring l55I.a cash; l3Sal32 May.
Dressed Hogs-3 0OaS So.
PcIk-2l Pail % cash 2l s5a-- july q 10 q
q 55>l Jun.
Lard-I5 4Ual5 AK cash; 10 J0-al5 50 Jun; Is 60
al5 90 July.
Bulk Meats shoulders sita-; short rib mid,
liza; short clear mid aI2h.
Hams Is bs average n.
Whiskey-IlS-a.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, AZ a; wheat do o.
a..
Receipts-1l 900 -four; 1O6, COG wheat $4,000 corn;
29, 900 oats; 900 rye: 800 barley.
Shipments - 5000 hour, 20 900 wheat; 10000
corn: AZ 600 oats: 800 barley. COCO rye.
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DifD.

In Pennington, 9Th inst Mrs. Mary Ann Tyler.
aged 7G years. 20 days sth inst, Ruth Eta, daugh-
ter of Jesse and Catharino Hiscock, aged years,
months, 81 days.
In Kingield, 9th ult.. Mrs. Mary widow of the
aie T. Ter Preston, aged IS yrs, 10 mos, q days.
In Lexington, 9Th inst, Moses Green, aged 6s
years, months, % days. 9th inst, Mary, child OF
II. Il. and Mary W. Luce. aged months, 20 days.
In Temple llth inst, Asenath wife of Peter X.
Cakes, aged j3 years, 9months.
In China, Mh inst, Jedediah Doe, aged about IS
years.
In Milo, oh inst, Capt W illiam Sturtevant, in the
eighty-r inth year of his age.
In Benton, 18th inst, Nehemiah Flagg aged 70
years months. Funeral from his late residence
Saturday afternoon at O'Clock.
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ILLINOIS.
Railroad Affairs.

Chicago, May IA. In the United States circuit
at Des Moines, to-day, Judge Dillon announced
his decision in the Union Pacific Railroad termin-
US case, which was argued here last fall BY Mr..
Poppleton Of Omaha, for Omaha, Or the Union
Pacific Railroad interest, and nv Mr. Rogers Of
Davenport, Iowa, for Council Bluffs, or the Iowa
side, when the Judge reserved his decision, an
nouncng it to-day. He holds that the legal and
stipulated initial point of the Union Pacific Rail-
road is on the Iowa shore Of the Missouri river
As to the bridge, he holds that the owners have
an undoubted right to charge reasonable tolls.
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Fatal Accident.

Fatal Accident.
Gloucester, May A. Corrie Collum, with some
other children, built bonfire near her home last
evening. By an accident her clothes took fire and
before assistance reached her she was SO seriously
burned that she died in great agony this morning.
She was daughter of George W, Colum of this
city, about IA years Of age.
Drunken Row.
Lawrence, May II. A disrcputabe character
named Jack Mcdonald had his jaw broken in a
drunken bar.room fight at Bastian's saloon this
evening. He discharged a revolver into the
crowd and they fled. Mcdonald was arrested and
the police are searching for the others.
Failure.
Gloucester, May A. Shackley 4 Haskell shoe
manufacturers at Essex, Mass, have failed Liza
bilities are about $4,000. Some twenty five men
and women are thrown out of employment by the
suspension.
Strike.
Lowell, May IA. The strike among the mule
spinners may be fairly pronounced nullity
Many Of the strikers have left this city in search
of employment. The mills are firm in their deter
mination not to receive union men again.
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NIS( ONSIN.
The War on the Gin Mills.

Milwaukee, May ii. Four disteries, which
had been released by the court on special bonds,
resumed operations yesterday. despatch was
received from Washington ordering officials to
stop them until they had given new bonds in place
of those given on the first Of May. The distillers
have telegraphed to the distillers at Chicago, St.
Louis and elsewhere, proposing to unite with them
in resisting the consttutionaity of the internal
revenue act. A favorable reply was received from
Chicago, and the distilers have resolved to pro-
coed. They have retained ex-senator Carpenter
70 take the question into the courts.
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TnrssEs-PARTRIpGE BRos., Augusta. now

TRUssEs-PARTRIDGE Bros, Augusta, now
make speciality of fitting trusses. Thousands
suffer from wearing an i'll fitting truss because
they have purchased some patent advertised hum
bug, or bought of a dealer whose stock of good
trisses has been so small that would not furnish
good fit though perhaps few cents might be
saved in the price of the truss We have the largest
best variety Of these goods in the state, and our
experience enables us to select truss best adap-
ted tn any case presented, Every rupture or her.
ia has its peculiarties which must be carefully
regarded in tho mechanical adjustment OF truss.
PARTRIDGE Bros. Apothecaries under Granite
Hall Augusta. dec|.1itaw-wu