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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
ThOrndike Locals.

Business is now quiet at the depot. There is not
much stuff being hauled in, and We see our traders
out on the platform watching for customer
Mr.. Gates has got his house completed, and a
family will enter it in few days.
At the quarterly election Of sayward Lodge,
L. o. of G. r, last Saturday evening, the follow
ing persons were elected Geo. Luce, w. e. L..
Mrs. Joanna Bessey, w. '. r.; p. \. Hermon,
w. S.; S. n Bumps, w. F. s.; Mrs. Martha
Ward, w. T.; X. L. Rich, w. NJ; Mrs. NJ. A.
Sayward, Mr. II. W. Woods, p. S. g.; Mr. E.
Masters, o. S. G.. The Lodge is now making
Preparations for an entertainment, which will be
given soon.
1t seems that the temperance folks Of Unity are
waking up at last, and are trying to stop some of
the work that has been going on there for the last
three or four years. Last week officer Vose, from
Freedom, at the request Of the people of Unity.
made Whitehouse a visit, and found quite lot OF
liquor. This has been one of the worst places
about here for wears and if it is now closed it will
be blessing to the community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

Gov. Conner arrived home from Washington
yesterday afternoon, having had very pleasant
visit. He will attend the meeting of the Council this
morning, and 60 on to Portland day, to be pres
ent at the grand reception this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
Windsor Locals.

The inhabitants of district No. l, in Windsor,
met and raised funds to the amount Of ninety five
dollars, to be expended for Free High School, to
continue ten weeks, and employed Miss Hattie
King of Whitefeld, as teacher, Having contin-
| ued eight weeks, the supervisor thought, On ac-
count of the need of scholars on the farms, that
it had better close for the present, and be TAUGHT
out in the fall. We consider ourselves very for
tunate in procuring the services of Miss King
Being graduate from Kent's Hill, she knew how
to commence and continue school of the class
she had to deal with. At the close of the school
| we found the scholars very much attached to her,
and that a very marked improvement bad been
made consider ing the length Of the term. We hope
that in the fall we shall be able to add more to the
funds left, and have another term Why not the
districts (f the town will noU, join together and
have free high school?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
VERMONT.
Fire.

St. Adams, May l. A house, three barns, corn
house, etc, with horse, two calves, a large guam
tity of hay and grain and most of the household
goods belonging to Mrs. Philo Weeks, was burned
this morning Loss $4,000, insured $1,000. a
tramp, who is suspected of setting the fire, is in
custody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
NOVA SCOTIA.
Marine Disaster.

Halifax May /. The American schr. Enoa,
arrived here, reports that large American snip
is on the northwest end of Sable isiand' win
all sails set either loaded or full of water, appar-
emily deserted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

A cold, damp May Day, yesterday, rather dis
turbed the calculations Of the children, who IN
tended to ramble in the woods, in quest Of May
flowers. The night previous ice formed to the
thickness of fourth of an inch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

DR.. Lighthill starts of to day on professional
tour of the State, and We wish him the success
that his abilities merit. He will return to Au-
gusta again shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
CON ECTICUI.
Body Found.

New Haven, May l. The dead body of A. ].
Bethel, jeweller, and Mason of the 32d De-
gree, was found in a chair in his store, with his
clothing blazing. One side Of the body was badly
burned but he probably died from some Other
cause, although what cause is not known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
PENNSYLVANIA.
Legislative.

Harrisburg, May l. The House of Representa-
tives h as expelled Mr.. +. |. Petrotf member from
Philadelphia, ior negotiating with lobbyists, who
were offering money for votes IN favor OF the
boom bill. The evidence, however, showed that
he received no money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
RHODE ISLAND.
Charlotte Cushman,s will.

Providence, May |. In the probate court, to-
day, the viii! of the late Charlotte Cushman was
admitted to probate. Mr.. j. Young Scammon
present, and authenticated his own sigma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
An Augusta correspondent of the Somerset Re.

An Augusta correspondent of the Somerset Re-
porter, writing that paper concerning the recent
temperance celebration in this city and the work
of the Reform Club, says:
Not long since the clubs in this city, Hallowell
and Gardiner, held mass meeting here. Prev,
Gus to the meeting in the evening, the reformed
men formed in line, and headed by the drum
corps, marched through the principal streets. 1t
must have been dscouraging to rum sellers to
have seen that line. and have thought Of the great
that they might get every one in the city to sign
the ron-clad and then they could hive on the
country trade. 1t is the intention Of the members
of the Club TO gather in this Country trade, and
drive the proprietors of tipping shops out of the
business into something more respectable.
think that the credit of most Of the success of the
reform in this place is due to the ladies of the
Christian Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
Weather Probabilities for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
rising barometer, westerly winds veerng more to
the northerly, slightly warmer and gradually
clear weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

The Bates College boys turn out very strong
nine this year, and intend to win many laurels this
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
UTAH.
Cont Matters,

Salt Lake, May l. The trial Of parties con-
nected with the Mountain Meadow massacre, will
commence again at Beaver, sometime during this
month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
EUROPE.


London, May l. A despatch to the News says
the German physician, DR.. Heck, telegraphs from
plague, but an epidemic fever comfortable BY
quinne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
NAsSACfIt SETS.
Fire.

Springfield, Nav |. James Merriams house
and barn at North Hampton, were burned by an
incendiarv fire, this morning. Loss about 5000
Partially insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

The announcement will be roticed in another
column of changes in the time of arrival and de-
parture of mails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
Cincinnati, Produce Market.

PORK-42l --1ll
LARD-steam l!t,a--; kettle, l31i 9l3H.
BULK MEATS -saouders ST; clear rib sides
la clear sides llhS-,
BACON-shoulders SO clear rib sides l2x
A.; clear sides l2hel25S.
WHISKEY-l072.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
VIRGINIA..
Steamer fought.

Norfolk, May l. The steamer Gen. sherman
formerly IN the Cuban tllibustering line, has beer
bought by the Norfolk Wrecklng Co. Her for
mer commander, Morton, is reported to be very
sick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

Our readers are referred to the millinery adver-
grand opening to come off on Wednesday and
Thursday of this week Her place of business is
at the store under the Cony House, and she has one
ofthe most elegant stocks of spring styles of mill
merry brought into the city for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
Local anu State Mems.

The Governor and Council hold brief session
this morning at s o'clock, at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

About five thousand registered letters were re-
ceived at the Augusta post Office the last quarter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
NEW JERSEY.


Paterson May |. 1t is reported that Merchant
Wheedon, who murdered Sarah Weaver in Provi-
dence, few days ago seen Thursday, in a
saloon on IAN Houston street, this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

Alma Locals.
Another of our energetic business men, Mr.. j.
A. Jewett, is making preparations for building a
scow Of IS tons, to be fitted up for his own bust
ness in shipping lumber. We learn that Hon, A.
B. Erskine has recently purchased an interest in
the steam mill owned by John X. Erskine Of South
jefferson, where they will continue to manufac-
ture lumber Of all dimensions.
The boys are enjoying their annual sport Of
catching smelts by starlight, with dip-nets, and
according to their statements, the harvest Is good
This may be considered of. fish al
There will not be more than two thirds the usua
amount Of wheat sown in this section this spring
The weevil did so much damage to the grain las
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
New York Money Market.

New York, May !. ls!G.
Money was easy 1t 5a4 per cent on call. For.
eign exchange firm at 4s7&ais7s for ban kers' long
aud Is9k a4,9A for demand. Gold opened at llln
and closed at ill1. Carrying rates were and -
per cent Customs receipts $L1l ,000 CtearIngs
at Gold Exchange bank, :i,7s6yVO. Treasury dis.
bursed Sj5p0eo on interest," S3e 900 Tor bonds and
j,6Jj in silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
GEORGIA..
Religious.

Atlanta, May /. The general conference Of the
African Methodist Episcopal church OF the U. 81
is in session here. $50 delegates are present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
K.nnebec Journal Maine stock List.

CORRECTED BY W. L. 8. WHITMAN,
Real Estate and Stoek Broker, Granite XaU Blocl
Market Square, 1uyusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

Hon. Warren Johnson, State Superintendent OF
Schools, started yesterday for Philadelphia, to be
present at the opening of the Centennial Exhibit
tion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

Mrs " L. Blackwell fashionable mliner, will
to-day remove to the store occupied by Mr. Hen
dee, where she will on Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday, make grand display Of Trimmed Bonnets
and Hats, that the ladies will delight to sec. Mrs.
Blackwell has a splendid trade, which she well
deserves, and in her more accessible quarters will
most likely largely Increase her list of customers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
LOUlSlAN A.

Jury Not Yet Agreed.
New Orleans, May !. The jury in the Feheren-
back whiskey cases have not yet agreed as to the
others accused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL,
BOSTON Stock List.

Boston. May ], 1875.
[Saes at the Brokers' Board.l
Eastern Railroad ia
Boston Maine railroad -aIdl--
POI tiand. saco & Portsmouth -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

Mr.. M. b. Bliss, who has been visiting friends
here during the winter, started yesterday for his
home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, intending to catch
glimpse Of the centennial along on his way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02
CALIFORNIA.
Sailed.

Sailed.
San Francisco, May l. The attachment levied
on the stores of the steamer Alaska, Saturday,
was to-day released on bond for S27 600. She
sailed at noon for Hong Kong and Yokohama.
Dedication.
1t is rumored that Booths defa!cation has been
found to amount to several hundreds of thous-
apds of dollars instead of $50 900, at first re-
ported.
Investigation.
The court of inquiry to inquire into the frauds
perpetrated by Charles III. Barth, quartermaster'
clerk, met this evening, but held meeting with
closed DOORS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

The Young ladies and gentlemen connected with
the Unitarian Society of this city, fully sustained
last evening, their reputation of getting up first
class levees. The presentation in living pictures,
tableaux and song, of the old nursery rhymes of
"Mother Goose" with fine costumes. was most
excellent, showing a true appreciation Of the old
fav6rite. Ii revived the memories of other days,
and put the audience in good humor. Vocal mu
sic was furnished by the talented Quartette that
has so often delighted audiences here this winter
The character song, cousin Jedediah, was rep
resented in most life-like manner. A social
dance, with splendid music by IIanagan's Orches-
ira, closed the festivities. A good audience was
in attendance, and all were highly pleased.
twill be noticed by the advertisements else
where, that the firm of J. E. Devinc & Co., drug
pists, has been dissolved, and that new firm has
been formed, that of Devine 4 Howard, who will
continue the druggist and apothecary business at
the old stand. The senior MEMBER is Mr.. James
E. Devine, who is too well known as an accom-
plished druggist to need any extended notice from
our pen. Having been eight years in the bus'aess,
with uniform success, he has the ability ard dis
position to please his customers. The junior
member, Mr.. N. X. Howard, has had ten years
experience in the profession, in Boston, Lawrence
and Augusta, having for some time been with r:
w. Kinsman. He has the written endorsement OF
all our physicians, and the full confidence OF the
entire community. They intend to give their
personal and undivided attention to business, and
this is q sure guarantee of success.
The Lewiston Gazette finds fault with the Gov
ernor and Council for pardoning Chandler r. Mer-
rill of Winterport, convicted of being common
seller of liquor, and very unfairly repres ents the
case The Gazette thinks that the pardon of this
man demonstrates that there is a screw loose in
the law, and that it will afford encouragement to
rumseers to continue in the traffic. The mere
statement of the facts in the case should convince
the Gazette of its error. Chandler r. Merrill of
Winterport, was convicted of being common
seller, and sentenced to Belfast Jail for four
months and to pay fine of $500. He had served
out his four months. His fine was RENTED and
pardon granted on the condition that he shall never
again be guilty of a similar offence. In case he
is again convicted of similar offence, he will be
obliged to suffer the full penalty of the law, and
also in addition, serve out the unfinished term. Of
his present sentence. If that will encourage
Chandler r. Merrill or any one else, to continue
the sale of liquor. we don't know what penalty
would restrain him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

The entertainment to be given by the noted
Berger Family and Sol Smith Russell comes off
at Granite Hall, on this evening, and from the in
dicatons at the ticket office, it would seem that
they are to be favored with first class audience.
This sincerely hope, as the company is IN every
way worthy such compliment. Sol Smith Rus
sell, host in himself, will appear. If this should
meet his eye he is respectfully invited to give the
audience his representation of Dorcas Pennyroyal
one of the best of his impcrsonaions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

Mr.. A. c. Dana. the popular druggist in Union
Block, is 10 the future TO devote his whole ener-
gies TO his establishment, having dissolved his
connection with the firm OF Devine Il Co. Mr..
Dana has built up handsome business at his es-
Establishment, so that the store has altogether a
different character from that formerly possessed
AS pharmacist, he has the endorsement Of those
who have known him for more than twenty years,
and who are fully qualified to judge of his quail
ticatiops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

An extensive business is being carried on at the
mill of Ira d. Sturgcs, in Wiscasset. On Friday
morning a bark sailed for England loaded with
million feet of Englh deal. Another vessel
cleared on Saturday, loaded with lumber joist
boards, etc., for Providence, II. |. A crew com
menced Saturday loading large vessel which
will take nearly 700,0 900 feet of deal to the Eng
li,h market These items indicate the large
amount of business done at this mill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-02

the allegation Is based. In that possible similarly
can see some excuse for the origin of this mis-
statement, but see none for the persl,ency which
urges it after frank and full denial.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) THOMAS EWING.
Three years ago the Knowlton story was told IN
the \. Y. Sun. A. NJ. Gibson, then As now the
well known Washington correspondent of that pa
per- wrote me few weeks since the following let
ter:
Washington D. c., March Il, 1876.
Hon. j. G.. Blaine:
Dear Sir--In Feb, 1873 telegraphc despatch
from Washington was published in the n. \. Sun,
charging that YOU had received in some secret
manner some bonds of the Union Pacific X. X.
eastern division, from Joseph Il. Stewart, at his
law office at the Colonization building, Penn. ave-
nue. The man who was understood to be respon-
sbe for the charge YVES James w. Knowlton, the
correspondent of the Chicago Tribune and who
had been law student in the office of Stewart Il
Riddle. On the evening of the same day that the
despatch appeared in the Sun, Mr.. Knowton call
ed upon me TO dscam all responsibility for it and
said that there grounds for making the
charge against you, and that he was satisfied that
he had been entirely mistaken in saying that he
had even so much as seen you in Stewart 4 KID
dies office, and if called upon would have to tes-
tify to that effect. | was well satisfied that
there was no foundation for the statements made
that at once sent contradiction of the same
also advised Mr.. Knowton to go and see you,
| which he afterwards told me he had done.
Very truly, &C.,
(Signed) A. Nj. GIBSON.
known in newspaper circles, and of whose seri-
GUS illness at this time Iregret to hear, furnishes
the following statement:
Washington, d. c., March l6, 1870.
! In the winter Of lS73 when the statement was
made in the New York Sun about Jos. d. Stewart
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

Ia We charge The AksgaseFaisc f'artg ~ t%aiS
the sst.,s in character and spirit ~ shen Il syn-
ssaa ls1 ith treaSssss with making - stsfot vi
The Hanss. uf RepreSa ptasiVes the triumph nssti
fie opportunity 81 Tho Hasi"il fss'eii isT NIL Nsii
artinx and aE,sllandins IN the National Capitol
the sentiments ~ nNrcIS4itant rebellion, Win
senasfsss Esi1n ssiefs 70 fe rear and Esfilnnlltg
Confederate soldiers 70 the ffent VIII
aislY pfnr4ssius 10 rcygeiafs thc Fiighted faith o
the, sssIxcrTsnpiif with tSpg equally fsi~c atfd
innt.tlc ith oxerhaslowtrfg fhr ends OF justice
By the partisan acknowledgements aus otstfatti.'b
~ investigator viii. proving iissiE through he
period af ia a-eefaAencS Ia The Lower lisart 81
longftsss utterly incompetent - administer ttac
Government Ne warn the esgnutrs sSAtilst
trusting party thus alike unworthy. Feef-an1
atid incapable
u The National Administration merits com
Eaensistion for "a honorable work IN the manage
tneut ~ domestic AID foreign Affairs sld fr.ti-
detti Grant deserves the hearty gratitude 81 the
AmericMz people foE his patriotism and itis I'M
nisstfse seFsiccswar and in pesce
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

cratic party have been tried, and
have proven to he wiii-o'-the- wisps,
delnsio0s leading 30 ruin irretrieva-
BILE. Repeal the tariff law and YOU
| open our markets to the combina-
tions Of foreign manufacturers who
will flood the coantry with cheap
fabrics. with cheap iron, wood, steel,
| and brass manufactured articles, and
they will be sold far below the cost
OF production for n time. Why will
they do thiss how can they afford to
do II: ask the diciples OF free trade.
They will do II In order that they .
may push American producers "to'
the WALL" they can afford to do II
because after they have disposed Of
their competitors here there will be
nothing 10 prevent an increase In the
price OF their commodities, aud the
buyer will be compelled TO pay the 4.
price demanded or do without. A
monopoly will be created and for
eign manufacturers will control II.
The losses sustained at the outset can
then be easily made up and there
will be nothing 10 fear from Ameri.
can competition In the future.
American manufacturing interests !,
would receive their death blow; they
never could recuperate. These are
the reasons "why" and ''how.'
When the Democratic party demands
"a tariff for revenue only" II In ef.
feet demands that the laboring inter
ests of the United States be delivered
over to the capitalists Of Great Brit
auto the capitalists OF every ma
tion which has taken position NJ
nation OF manufactures. The pages
OF history are filied with the records
Of benefits accruing from tariff for
protection, and disasters following
an adherence 10 the teachings Of free 4
trade, and yet the eyes Of the masses
OF that party are blinded to the
truths Of history--blinded because
they have trusted too implicitly 10
the teachings Of leaders who were
also blind, blind because they would
not see. Truly ''if the blind lead
the blind, both shall fall into the
ditch.n
1t IL high time the masses OF the
country, the laboring classes, were
awaking to the necessities. OF the
hour. 1t Is death 10 remain longer
Inactive. With bankruptcy staring
the people In the face can they lon
ger sit In state OF inactivity, taking
no heed for the morrow or what the
morrow may bring forth" The
must be put to the wheel,
and every possible effort made ~
avert tho impending calamity. Vot.
ing for the candidates nominated on
a free trade platform IL voting for I.
ruin. Tread carefully, there IL
mine under your feet which needs
but spark 10 ignite the infiammable
mass.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

That imbeciie body known AZ the
Confeslcrnto House II exasperntesi at
discovering, from the records too.
that the government has never be-
fore been 80 choaply and economic
ally eondueted ~ under the alsiiBls-
tration Of President Grant. and 10
now comes In and attempts under
the plea OF economy and retreneli-
ment, To reduce salaries and cDt down
the number Of the clerks. Not only
10 they do this, but they eurtaii tiie
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

Gov. Tilden says the Greeley
household Ii for him, thinking there
by 10 gaIn some Liberal votes. The
Transparency NJ tfis siAtenept will
be seen when tho fact "a known That
tho ssGrceley household" II com,
posed Of one voter, Nicholas Smith.
a Democrat from the Democratic
state OF Kentucky. A man II "hard
mp for votes when he resorts 10 such
political trickery ms this.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-13

supply the farmers with the valuable
information they have been receive
ing regularly for the last few wears;
they attempt to destroy the Bureau
of Statistics and the Bureau of Edu-
of which, however,
was ever Of any great service 10 the
Democratic party, and having cut of
these things considered "a lnxuries,
this same Democratic organization
proposes to reduce the tax ON whisky,
a Democratic necessary.