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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-19
FOR EIt;N.
England.

I.ond on, October Is. The Times of this a. M
ha. telegram from Berlin, in which it is said
Russia has CONN anded the Polish proprietors in
the provinces of wilma, Groduc, Koona, Minsk,
ard Whitepage 10 sell their farms to Russian ten
ans. the government fixing the price. This COM
pletcs the impoverishment Of the Polish nobility
Erie's English Stockholders.
John Morris, counsel for the Englisl, stock
holders in the Erie railway, who accompanied Sir
Edward w atkins to America, has presented re-
port. 1t depresses Erie shares, as it indicates the
necessity of heavy sacrifices by the holders of Erie
shares. Mr.. Morris puraphIascs most of the i'm
portant recommendations and suggestions CON
tained in the report of Sir Edward Watkins, but
adds some information about the difficulties which
would attend foreclosure, and about the amount
of fixed charges which exceed the net earnings
bv 81 900 ,000 and the necessity of subordinatng
the bondhoders' claims to such charges and the
floating debt.
The Collie Case.
The case of Alexander and Vim. Collie, charged
with obtaining money under false pretences was
up again to day, in GuildhalI, and VIM. Collie ap-
peared. The prosecution stated that they were
unwilling to proceed in the absence Of Alexander
Collie, but trusted that they would soon have both
defendants arraigned. The was thereupon
adjourned till the 18th Of December.
Repairing the Cable.
The Steamship Farraday intends sailing to-day
or tomorrow to repair the injured direct L. 5.
cable 1t is expected that the repairs will be COM
pleted about the 10th of November.
Italy.
Milan, October Is. The Emperor William Of
Germany is expected at 4.30 this afternoon. An
immense crowd, estimated to number 100000
persons. is gathered in the vicinity of the railway
station.
France.
Paris, October u.s. A banquet was given yester-
day, in honor of President Theirs, at the Area
dian on the Girande. NJ. Theirs delivered an adj
dress in which he said that the republic must be
maintained He did not think that the radicals
were as black as they were painted, and believed
that if they gained power they would pursue =
a different course from what their opponents sup
pose Theirs also said that he desired the dismiss
al of all functionarles who do not respect the Re-
public. This he thought was necessary to render
the elections really representative. fIe believed
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The Boston journal thus speaks CT the Caroline
2chings- Bernard Opera Co, on their first appear
ance in Boston. We conderse from the report:
In its present hands the opera is RENDERED in
much better style than it originally for the
simple reason that the Ricbin9s- Bernard Compa-
is MADE UP Of professional singers, While at the
Museum some of the parts necessarily as
,umed by members OF the dramatic company,
whose musical talents came in incidentally. One OF
The characters, however, that of the heroine,
Gritty, is in the same hands-,hose of the accom-
plished Mira. Bernard, for whom, indeed, the op
era was written.
TIE music of"Thc Rose Of Tvro!" is light and
sparkling, yet never frvilous. There is success
sion Of bright, faLcful airs, which exhibit the
poser III his most genial moods, and at the same
time lhere is much in the construction Of the con-
cercd pieces to delight the most skilled and cuit-
waited car. The libi etto is from the pen of Nh L.
B. Wooif, and the pretty and romantic story is
told in amusing manner.
The opera is most charmingly acted and sung,
| the burden Of the work falling upon Mrs. Rich
| ings Berr ard as Gritty, Mr.. Pierre Bernard as
Franz, Grttly's lover, Mrs. Henri nrayton
| as Frau Schrockenwald and Mr.. John j. Benitz
| as Berthold the peddler There is finely drilled
chorus Ia double quartette,) and three surbordi
| nate characters, Schrockwald, the in eefer Fan
| Ghetto and Gaspar, sustained respectively by Mr..
W. F. Holmes, Miss Mile Sterling and Mr. John
llotiner. Although the opera had been previously
| performed only twice before by this troupe, every
| thing moved along like clock-work.
more satisfactory performance was never wit
| messed on the operate stage in the large cities,
where many things are generally sacrificed TO Sc
cure some degree of excellence in the of one
| or two principal singers. Mrs Bernard never
| looked more charming than in the pretty Tyrolese
costume, ard rarely, ii ever, has she been heard
| to moie decided advantage. This gifted lady APP
pears to have fanlv renewed her youth. The role
affords considerable scope for acting well as OPP
portunites for the display of he. well trained
voice, and in both respects her performance was
| aflp irah
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STATE NEWS.

A party Of young men who were not as wise as
they might have been, one night last week, for
sport, or for some other purpose, broke in the
door of the dwelling house of Mr. John L. Coffill
of Cutler, of the citizens of that place, besides
throwing missiles against the house. Mr.. Coffill
came 10 Machias last Monday, and Sheriff Smith
rode down that way, and there was conference
held, the result of which was, that somebody
paid about forty dollars Machas Republican.
One of our smart North Haven women assisted
by ageous little girl caught 81 good sized
cells in the mill pond, Tuesday afternoon.- Cam
den Herald
Mr.. Myrick Weeks and Mr.. Chas. Lnscott of
Jefferson, we've both seriously injured recently.
They were riding in carriage and towing a
horse behind, when the animal became frightened
and jumped into the back of the wagon. Mr..
Weeks was thrown out and his arm broken. Mr..
Lpscot received serious injuries in the head, and
it is feared that his skull il fractured. Dr. Mont
gomery attended both men, Wiscasset Oracle.
The following are recent business changes in
this State:
Portland-L. W. Laiten, groceries, sold out to
T. L. Merrill.
F. E. Shaw, publisher of the Christian Mirror,
sold out.
Woodbury. 4 Moulton. bonds and stocks now
Theodore {. Woodbury. and William Ii. Moulton.
Bangor. c; Mitchell, gen. store, sold to
Thompson & Kellogg.
Bridgton-F. j. I.ittlefed music. sold out
Camden-M. c. Moody, baker, sold out.
Wells-Keyes x Hatch, gen. store, dis; now
l.. f. Reyes.
w. G.. Mathews, groceries, sold to c. l.. Mil.
dram.
A man came tearing along in Portland, on Fri
day, exclaming, "Mv God have lost my wal
let with $500 in it," "Hcre it is" said an
honest young man. who had just picked it up.
The young man was handsomely rewarded.
The Wing says that yonng lad in Stetson, son
Of Cyrus Emerson, had been taught by
10 a. al
at various objects when loaded only with
POWDER and morning overhearing them
talk about its being loaded and left on the
shelf in the pantry, he obtained it., intending to
frghten his mother by discharging it at her. Mrs
Emerson was at the time holding an infant aged
five months. and the little boy pointed the pistol
directly at the mother and child, fired the charge
of buckshot, with which the weapon happened to
be loaded, struck both, instantly killing the in
FAINT.
Ten and one half miles of the seventeen and a
quarter miles of pipe to be laid in the water works
in Bangor, is already in the ground.
Rev. Mr.. Dole of the Plymouth church in Port
land, Sunday morning, preached very interest
ing sermon on "What is it to be saved" He ar
gued that the man who was suddenly converted
Moderate who signs the the pledge, Is not es
sentially saved, but only upon the road, which
# honestly followed will lead to sure salvation.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Regime entail Reunion.

Lowell, October 49, The annual reunion of the
10Th Mass. regiment association Is being held at
Lowell, to-day. In the forenoon business meet
ing was held at Grand Army hail. Col. A. B.. Tarr
in tle chair Ait,r the ordinary report had been
accepted, an election followed, resulting in the
continuation of the former board in Office viz:
President-Col A. B. Tarr of Lowell.
Vice Preside nts-Lt. Col. }. A, Sawten Ct i-4"'
ell, and Capt. Canfren Of Lawrence.
Secretary Lieut.. &. H. Richardson Lowell.
Treasurer-Capt. Blood, Lowell.
Executive Committee-R. A. Houghton, Fitch
burg; Geo. A. Reed, birmingham; |. NJ: Dicker-
man, Lowell; +. Peterson, Boston; ID. Nj. Shaw,
Lowell; James A. Trasey, Salem; ii. Stark
weather, Brookline; Edward Hanes, Lynn Benz.
Willard and +. Balsom, Cambridge.
At two O'Clock dinner was served, followed by
speeches from various comrades. Tonight there
will be a military ball in Huntington hail.
The Liquor Law.
The first penalty in this city for selling liquor to
a minor under the new license law, was imposed
this morning in the police court, viz fine Of $50
and costs.
The Lawrence Water Works.
Lawrence, October IS. The pumping engines
of the new city water works were set at work this
morning pumping water for the first time into the
reservoir on Bodwells Hill, which il to supply the
city. Tie thirty inch main connecting the pump
ing station and the reservoir is not yet completed
but Mcrrimac river water was forced up to the
using a line of street mains. The first water from
the IT servoir will re used next Thursday, on the
occasion of the annual parade Of the city fire de-
paitment. The cost of the engines, exclusive OF
the pumping station, has been $4,000. The
work is entiiely satisfactory.
The License Law ID nOuuced.
Boston, October is. About Is clergymen of
this city, meet to-day and after denouncing the
licen,e law, adopted resolutions calling onl all
good men 10 repuda,e at the coming election
both the republican and democratic candidates for
Governor.
Fatal Accident.
Newburyport, October IS. The Eastern train,
due here at 6 49, ran over and killed an Irishman
named John Alaloney, who was walking on the
track from the silver mines, where he worked.
He was 6j years old and leaves family. His
body was crushed.
Funeral.
The funeral of Hon. VIM. Cushing took place
this afternoon. The flags were half masted and
the banks, of one Of which be was Pre- ident,
were closed.
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VERMONT.
Cavalry Reunion.

St. Adams, October Is. The 3D. annual reunion
of the LIST Vermont Cavalry, was held at the Wei
den House this evening. The attendance was
not large, but the meeting was unusually spirited.
The following officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year:
President, Lieut.. Eli Holden, Barre.
Vice President, Capt. Horace h. lde, st. Johns
bury.
Secretary. Lieut.. VIM. l.. Greanleaf, Winoos-
XII.
Treasurer, sergt. Seymour H. Wood, St. Al
bans.
Gen. VIM. Wellsforth, committee on regiment
history, reported that nothing had been done, as
they had not been able to find any one who was
willing to undertake work of that magnitude
Lieut.. Pennington thought that the materia
should fist be collected by corresponding with
such officers and men as could write the best at
count of various events and a suitable person
should be engaged to write the history.
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WASHINGTON.
The Cigar Tax.

Washington, October Is. The Attorney Gen.
having decided that the law does not permit the
use of cigar boxes into which the marks required
by law have not been burned with branding
iron, the commissioner Of internal revenue Will
instruct the officers of the bureau not to seize
cigars packed in either paper or tin boxes, for the
present, where they may be sat is6ed that the tax
may be paid. He will recommend to congress, in
his annual report, the modification of the law 80
as to permit the use of such boxes.
The New Secretary OF the Interior.
1t Is now understood that the President has ten
dered the appointment Of Secretary of the Interior
to ex-senator Chandler of Mich, who has the
matter under advisement. Chandler is here.
Personal.
The Judges ard officers Of the Supreme court,
U. S. Attorney General Pierrepont and Solicitor
General Phillips, this morning called upon the
paw their respects.
Indian Matters.
Commissioner of Indian affairs to-day received
a despatch from James Irwin, Indian agent at
Green river, Wyoming, dated the 18th inst, say
ing the Shoshcnes have had fight with the ARA
pahoes, and whipped them.
Criminal Matters.
Ottman, Halleck and Brown, charged with COM
plcity in the 81 900 robbery in June last, and
Fisher, Green, Evans and Leighton, charged
with conspiracy to secure the release of Snyder,
who was in jail for robbins Perry's store, were
brought before the Criminal court, today. After
argument by counsel, arragnment was postponed
till Saturday night.
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Chicago Produce Market.

chicago, UctODer Il, I5Io.
Flour-extra spring "a $50.
Wheat-No. aspiring cash alI?ls ll21.a-- Oct.
l 09-aR Nov.
Corn-No. =. mixed, cash SIX E.: Soy. 53lsa;
ASS. Oct;
Oats-No2 -a3'Ia cash Nov. ,. a; Oct 49,. a
Rye-No. 2, :! I'd.
Barley-No. : spring 97ha01 cash; a3lsa-- Nov:
9t-a Oct
Dressed Hogs-9 00aS 30.
Pclk-22 e)a2l 25 cash; Il 50a2l 80 Oct: 10 D.
al9 3Ils Nov.
Lsrd-l3 So all 80 cash: al3 3j-- Oct
II ia Nov.
Bulk Meats sho 9--aa IS; short rib mid
l2a4a; short clear mid u lsal3A.
Hams 10 bs average a.
Whiskey-ll3Aa.
Freights-Corn To Buffalo, ska wheat do 81
a..
Receipts-ll ,0O0 nour: Ia 00C wheat 1880 corn
1900 oats. 5000 rye; 5000 barey.
Shipments - UO) hOur 32S 0Oc wheat. la5,G0i
corn 1900 oats; 5000 barley: $50 rye.
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Allen Hatch, an inmate CT the aim shouse, aged
eighty years, left it without leave about four weeks
ago, since which time no trace OF him can he
found. A few days ago his hat and cane were
found near the shore Of the pond and boat thst
was usually kept fastened near by is ret to be
found. pair of oars kept in the boat were taken
out and placed ON the shore. The supposition IS
that Hatch has chosen the pond as his last resting
place.
Mr. Solomon Bessey, aged u years, recently
died at the Albion amshousc. Mr.. Bessey was
somewhat known as a man of means in former
years, and once owned the farm on which he was
subsequently placed as pauper, Such are some
of the changes Of life.
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OHIO.
The Election.

Cincinnati. October 49, The official vote Of
Hamilton Co. gives the following republican ma
iories on the state ticket Governor 1895; Lieut..
Gov, 325l; Auditor, 1872; Treasurer, SOB; At
torney General, 1927 Judge Of the supreme
court, ll44 member of the Board of Public
Works, 1878. The ballots for members of the
legislature are not yet counted.
The official returns from Hamilton county, give
the republicans all four State senators and ten
representatives.
Toledo, October Is. The Commercial has in
formation that the Wood county canvassing board
decided on Saturday 10 throw out the Perryburg
vote, in which case Brown and Swan, republicans,
will be elected senators, aud HAYES mai. in the
county will be 72l, instead Of 469.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-19

Natures best remedies are found in the vegeta-
Bile Kingdom, and, among the rest, Taris found TO
active principles-oi of turpentne and the oil of
creosote-arc combined in the Forest Tar This
preparation is not compound, but simply Tar
purifeu 1t is superior to any other article for II
Kidney complaints, and is safe and reliable. Ask
your druggist for the Forest Tar Book
octl3- +&wlw
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MISSOURI.
Avoiding the Revenue Tax.

ST. Louis, October 49, Suits have been institu-
ted in the L. S. District Court against Garhardt
Bnsburg, for removing distilled spirits upon
which the revenue tax had not been paid. The
damages claimed amount to S200,OOO; also
against Alfred Bevis and Z. B. Frazer, on the
same charge, damages claimed, $3.50, 900; also
against John S. Bernecker and b. II. Englke on
the same charge, damages claimed, $50, 900.
A Fatal Quarrel.
james Duffey, aged Il, was killed Sunday af-
ternoon, during battle between some boys Of
ST. Louis and boys Of the Joseph Orphan Asylum
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fBIDDEFORD.
Obituary.

BiddeforI, October IS. Mrs. Mary A. East
man, widow of the late Philip Eastman, Esq, Of
Saco, died suddenly of heart disease, in that city
last night, aged about "a. She attended church
all day yesterday. She was daughter Of the late
Robert Ambrose, Esq. of Concord, n. H., and
sister to Major General Robert Ambrose, who
was thrown from carriage near Boston, in 1881,
and instantly killed; also sister to the wife of
/ Ion. Aniasa Walker.
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MIS- VI. Z. Webster has just returned from Bos-
ton with few choice STYLES in hats and bonnets.
Also novelties in wings, birds, hat ornaments,
and silks, which will be worn this fall. She will
be pleased TO show all her customers few
trimmed hats preparatory TO the general opening
which will be in October sept +tf
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The Richings- Bernard English Opera Company
present tonight, at Granite Hall, Eichberg's new
opera, "The Rose of Tyrol,' which has proved
very successful and evoked a good record from
all clcsses of rusic lovers. The company pre-
sentng it are highly spoken Of by thepress. Miss
Rchings has almost worldwide reputation as a
singer in opera. The Boston Advertiser speaks
as follows of The opera:
nybody VINO has that musical apprehension
which is commonly called can cur FOR music" or
who is wont to be pleased by concord of sweet
Sounds" will be delighted with this opera, and
they to whose natural taste study has added
knowledge, will be further delighted. because to
them will be clear the meaning Of a hundred bits
Of skillful writing. The character Of the musi is
generally pastoral, and with the exception Of the
ballad, ut was gallant warrior recall IN
though and rhythm the musical expression which
is known as Tyrolean; not the burlesque stuff Of
the negro minstrel, but the genuine, beautiful
music which is indigenous TO TyIol, Bavaria ard
some parts of Switzerland.
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CHINA AND JAPAN.
Negotiating with England.

ShaLghae, October Is. Negotiations between
Wade, British minister, and the Chinese govern
ment, are progressing satisfactory. The Pckin
Gazette publishes an edct referring to the murder
of Mr.. Margary, declaring the right of foreigners
to travel in the interior, and requiring the Chinese
officials to take cognzance OF treaties. Grosve-
nor and Baker will proceed to Yunnan overland
Wade has arrived here.
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A Fatal Quarrel.
UTAH.
Brigham Young.

Salt Lake, October 49, Judge Foreman has is
sued an order which has been served on Brigham
Young, commanding him to appear before the
Court on the 23d inst. to show cause why he is
not to be punished for contempt for disregarding
Judge McKean's order to pay alimony to Ann
Eliza.
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A large sale of original Gil paintings from the
fine art gallery of Schumacher Brothers, Portland,
is to be held at Meonian Hall, this week The cx-
hibition of the same will begin this morning, to
continue until the sale, Wodne sday alil Thursday
afternoon and evening. 1t will be worth ones
while to witness this collection, even If no pur-
chase is contemplated.
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Fire.

Orangeville, October 49, A block Of eight
stores, on Front street, occupied by Gilchrist &
Kent, J. J. Marshall and others, was destroyed
by FIRE yesterday. Loss $4,000.
Jubilee Pilgrimage.
Ottawa, October IS. The second Jubilee Pill
grimage took place yesterday. The procession
was two miles in length, numbering over 5000
people.
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Our correspondent "Juvcrna" writes u iiom
Lewiston, as follows His letter being dated Satur-
day, the 10Th.
The Friends have had blessed series OF revival
meetings this week, and continuing over Sunday,
18th. Many have been turned to the Lord. BIOS.
Douglass, Daniels and Jacob have been much
blessed in their labors-earnestly co-operatei with
by Bros. Andrews and Nalney, local ministers Of
Friends church here, "a we'll as by members and
ministers of various denominations in the city.
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NEW YORK..
PERSONAL.

elected honorary uttnbeT VI Tue New Aoin Suai
tcttc Club, (GeImau) and accepted the comp lment
with thanks in letter to Franci, NJ yer, its Pres
dent.
Railroad Matters.
The Post says there was a conference in New
York, last Thursday, between representatives of
the principal lines running east from Chicago, in
regard to another advance in rates. From one of
the parties in the interest We learn that farther
early advance was substantially agreed upon.
Court Matters.
Judge Barrett this afternoon overruled the ob-
iections of counsel to the grand jury panel, in
the court of oyer and termner, which indicted
Finnell and Dolan.
Cheese Sold.
Utica October Is. Boxes of cheese were Of
fered and 5000 sold to-day at Is and lac; average
price Is lie.
Convicted.
The trial of policeman Redmond Joce Of Brook
lyn. for the alleged murder of Robert Gilman,
colored, resulted in verdict of mansaughter in
the fourth degree, with recommendation to mer-
CIV. The penalty is from one cay to two years at
he discretion of the court.
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Marine Disasters.

Halifax, October 49, The ship La Gloire from
Philadelphia for Bremen. arrived last night, leak
ing badly. The captain reports that on the 10th
inst, he encountered hurricane in lat Al, lon.
CLIPS. The ship labored heavily and received
considerable damage. The mate had
leg crushed by the bulkhead giving way. Empty
oil-balrels were thrown overheard to release him.
Her cargo will probably be discharged here.
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Can't go to church. Why not J o! my cough
would disturb the congregation. Cure it then
with "Hale's Honey OF Horehound aud Tai" a
pure vegetable remedy, unfailng as the sun and
mild and harmless the summer air. Sold by all
druggists. Pixies Tcothache Drops cure in
minute. oct2-t&w4w
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Messrs. Leighton, Scruton & Co, make their
fall announcement in our columns. 1t is wonder
fal to notice the decline in dry good, the articles
of necessity and luxury having reached point
when it is safe to buy. The gentlemen compris-
ing this firm are up with the times in keeping
large and fashionable stock, and they are not slow
in marking down their good. to keep pace with
hard pam prices.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Xennebee 5ournal.
ROCkLAND,
Two Stone Cutters Drowned.

TWO StOne Cutters DrOWned.
Rockland, October IS. On Saturday evening,
after the close Of work, three stone cutters left
Dix island in boat to go to Clark's island. They
stopped at Spruce Head AID soon after Leaving
their boat was capszed and two Of the men, an
Englishman named John West and an Italian
whose name is not learned, were drowned. The
third man, William 3. Richards, succeeded in
swimming ashore.
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We would call attention to the advertisement Of
the Secretary Of the Maine Centennial Board
published in our columns. But little time remains
for Maine exhibitors to decide whether they shall
have part in the great exposition.