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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23
PENNSYLN ANA.
Centennial Notes.

Philadelphia May %. The Russian department
has begun to pnt its exhibit into place. Several
fine samples of Malachtc mantels and vases were
arranged this morning.
The Chinese exhibits are being rapidly put into
position. Some vases and porcelain articles prove
badly broken.
The attendance to-day was larger than any day
last week. The main building was well filled with
visitors.
Several excursion parties from New York and
other cities arrived to-day.
The paid visitors on Saturday, numbered 49, lS2
The brewers building, northeast Of Agriculture
Hall is finished, and will be opened In q few days
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Judiciary Expenditures.
NEW JERSE y.
The storm.

ne storm.
Morristown, May %. The had storm here las.
evening spent its fury on Morristown, and was bu'
slightly felt few miles from here. Its fury was
terrible, and was never before known in this To-
cality. The bailstones killed chickens and birds
on the wing. Plate glass was shattered as easily
as common. Not a greenhouse, hot bed OF sky
light in town escaped, and many plates of stained
glass in church were broken.
Political.
Trenton, May %. The democratic State con-
venton to appoint delegates to the st. Louis con-
vcntion, is to be held here TO- morrow. Delegates
lar gey favor Gov. Parker for President
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EUROPE.
The Times Justifies America.

London, May %. The Times reviews the text
of Secretary Fish's despatch Of March 3lst, and
comes to the conclusion that America is justified
in saying that according to Engands own law,
NinslOw must be gwen up without any promise re-
speeding his trial.
Suspicious.
A Vienna despatch says the mental condition of
the Sultan causes grave apprehensons. lie is
subject to decisions, tealng that he will be burned
alive or poisoned.
The Insurgents.
According to Turkish accounts, only 1000 in
surgents are now under arms in Bulgaria, and
they have fed to the mountains. The Sofas have
sent deputation to the CHRISTIANS proposing an
alliance
A Times Berlin despatch SAYS there seems to be
little doubt that if the lives of the European resi-
dents of Constantnople were in peril the powers
would notify the Sultan of their wish to send
squadrons to the Bosphorus.
The Porte Yielding.
A despatch from Vienna to the Daily News says
it is rumorcd that the Porte is yielding to the de-
mands of the Softas. He has asked Russia to re-
call General Ignatieff.
Banquet.
Marine News.
The Standards special despatch from Vienna,
reports Russia about to send hive IRON clads OK
Cranstadt, to the Egeanga.
The annual newspaper press-innd dinner took
place Saturday evening. Baron Oflagan presid-
Ing in place of Chief Justice Cockburn, who was
i'll. Many persons of distinction in the political
world, in law, literature, ard science were pres
ent.
Boat Crews Coming.
A London special saws the Dublin University
Rowing club and the University club have both
decided to send representative crews TO America
to contest in the Centennial regatta.
AntOnnelli III.
Rome, MAY % A Rome special says Cardinal
Antonntlh is quite sick and unable to walk.
The WOIkmtn's Delegation.
Paris. Nav % The grant passed by the depu-
ties for the workmen's delegation to Philadelphia
included $4,000 to the minister of education for
sending some school professors to the exnipltioh.
Political.
At the election held yesterday, Due ID. Ornano
was elected from Cognac, and Nj. Peyrusse, bona
apartist, from Anch, NJ. Louistalat Republican,
from Landes, NJ. Male Republican, from Maine
ct Loire, and II. Hauijeus, Bonapart'st, from
Larthi.
Spanish Movements.
Madrid, Nav 81. Thirty thousand troops, III
Gliding three crack cavalry regiments, are uhuer
orders to sail for Cuba on September lst
There is a possibility of rising IN the Basque
provinces on account of the abolition OF lueros.
The troops in the garrison number % ooo ana the
force is by no means excessive under the cncum-
stances. 49, =, 80,
The Navarrez deputies will probably accept the
governments conditions.
Turkey.
London May 90 The Daily Telegraph special
despatch from Berlin, says Intelligence received
in official quarter there from Constantinople, when
indicates that the Sultan will be obliged to abdi-
cate the throne very shortly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23
TENN ESSEE.
Railroad Matters.

Memphis, May o. Previous to the adjourn
ment Of the United States Circuit Court to-day,
Judge Emmons rendered decree ordering the
sale of the hundred and eighteen miles Of the
Mobile & Ohio Railroad, within Tennessee, with
rolling stock to satisfy the bond holders, who hold
the lien of the State on said road.
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ONO.
Severe Storms.

Cincinnati, May %. Special dispatches report
severe storms in various quarters in the north
west during the last twenty tour hours. which con-
siderably damaged crops and property in Clay
county, Iowa. The storm was also destructive in
Gayvilie, same county. many houses were torn
down or wrecked. Hastones from two to three
inches in diameter fell, covering the ground
four inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

We take pleasure in calling attention to the new
advertisement of Miss Susan Gale, who in her
new quarters over 1ltcomb's drug store attends to
dress making in all its branches. She has recent
" visited Boston, and has returned with new and
fashionable goods in her line, that the ladies'
should examine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

Smith & Waldron, the enterpiisDg dfy goods
dealers have an announcement in our columns
that ought to interest all persons who desire
to make purchases Of dry goods at cheap rates.
They have large stock OF goods that arc fully
mentioned in their advertisement. Customers
and consumers generally will inl it to their in
terest to can and examine the goods and learn the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

On motion Of Councilman Turner,
That the Committee on New Streets consider
the cxpediency of building the new street in
Brtts Gully to a. G. Thomas, and report proba-
bic cost.
On motion Of Alderman Brann,
That the Mayer and City Solicitor be commit
tee to examine the claims Of V. d. Pnkham
against the city and report.
On motion of Councilman Boardman,
That the Street Commissioner for the Eastern
District repair Eastern Avenue.
On motion of Alderman Osgood,
That the Mayor with the advice of the two
Street Commissioners, be authorized to purchase a
gravel pit or bank in behalf Of the city, for use in
making streets.
That Col. Thomas Lambard have permission TO
lay drain from the OLD Ladies' Home to the
Mansion House drain.
That j. S. johnson be authorized to plant shade
trees opposite his residence on Winthrop street.
That Edwin A. Getchell be authorized TO erect
post in front of his residence on Bridge street.
That the Street Commissioner for the Western
District be authorized to provide public water
ing trough in Market Square, provided the water
shall not cost more than S2j.
Alderman Brann, from the Committee to which
was referred the petition of Jos. A. Homan and
others for all in sprnkling State street and other
streets reported leave to withdraw. Accepted.
Adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

Major j. P. Farley, the new commaniant a. the
Kennebcc Arsenal in this city, arrived here on
Saturday last, and has taken official possession of
the property. We heer only good words spoken
of the Major who will b, welccm to his new
field Of operations. Maj J. NJ. Whittemore, who
has for several years accep.ably filed the posi-
ton of Commandant at the arsenal here, will leave
on Thursday for Philadelphia, where he will take
command of the Frankfort arsenal, verv import
ant position, where there are twenty enlisted men,
and the manufacture of cartridges is carried on
extensively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

The Quarterly Meeting of the Friends will be
held at the Pond House, in China, on Friday, Goth
inst. This is, under the new arrangement, to be
held there instead of at Vassslboro' in May. Eli
Jones, J. w. Jacob, Sarah NJ. Hyatt Of Minnesota
and other efficient workers, axe expeced to he
nrcsent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

The venerable and able preacher in the demon
nation of Friends, Eli Jones, has returned from
his European tour after an absence Of about
year. lie reached Boston at 10 A NJ, Friday
morning, in the good steamer China, after a
run of eight and one half days being very pleas
ant and rapid voyage He is in the best Of health,
and on reaching his home in China, on Satur-
day, he was most warmly greeted. lie preached
with his usual power at Dnigo, en- Sunday last,
the house being filed with his old friends AID
neighbors, by whom he is greatly beloved.
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New York Money Mark ct.
Hs EVENING REPoRr.


Money was easy st f-a3-- per cent. on call. For
egn exchange firm at 4Ss-aissL for bankers long
and 4S9Aa4S9M for demand. Gold opened at lI2ls
and closed at lI2x. Loans were made fiat.
Customs receipts, $As,000. Treasury dis
bursed $4,000 on interest, &95Ot0 Tor bonds
and s7s,'i5 in silver. Carrying rates were l., 2
and per cent. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

Mr.. James c. Pierce, wife and daughter have
returned to their home in East Vassaboro after
an absence of five months in California. They are
much pleased with the climate and country, and
passed delightful winter in visiting the principal
places of interest in California and along the
route.
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VIRGINIA.
Explosion.

Richmond, May %. An explosion of FIRE damp
in the shaft of the coal pit Of the Mid Lothian
mine, 700 feet under ground, on Saturday, killed
eight miners and severely injured two more. Five
Of the killed were white and three were colored
miners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

The Executive Committee of the Blaine Club
will meet at Portland this afternoon, at 7. NJ,
to arrange fare for delegates attending the Cncin-
natl Convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

The remains of Mrs. Page. wife Of the muir
derer, Isaac l.. Page, were taken from the Leavtt
tomb in Chelsea the other day, and buried in the
Brann burial ground in Jefferson. No material
change had taken place ia the features Of the de-
ceased
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

The Friends of the State have very great in
terest in the two Indian tribes in Maine. J. w.
Jacob of Dirigo, has recently been on mission
airy visit to these tribes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

The new bell for the Sprague factory has ar
rived, and been put in position, and its sweet
tones were heard for the first time yesterday.
It's weight is 1900 pounds.
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WYOMING TERRITORY.
The Black Hills.

Bear Spring, May %. The troops meet parties
Of discouraged miners returning from the Black
Hills who report Indians on the road. The trail
il stlewn with the graves of murdered white
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

"Wide- Awake" the illustrated magazine for
boys and girls, published by ID. Lothrop & Co., of
Boston, is one Of the best publications extant for
the interesting class of people for whom it is de-
signed.
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WET INDIES.


Calcutta May %. a despatch to the Times an
nounces that the British escort met the Grosvenor
mission at Manwyne the llth inst. All the
members of the mission were we'll.
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Local ano State Nems.

There will be special meeting Of the city coun-
Gil this evening at 7 o'clock. A full attendance IS
important.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

One of the attractions of the organ concert at
the Baptist church, on Friday evening, will be the
singing of Miss Lizzie G. Norton, the sweet
singer of the Kennebec Valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

a nice piano and several useful household art-
cles may be found on sale, by making application
to the house ono door north Of Sarah Lambard's,
on Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23
HALIFAX.
Marine News.

Halifax, May %. The steamer General Shat
tuck, from ST. Pierre, brings the crews of the bark
Jane Young, and of the fishing schooner Alert
both lost near ST. Pierre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

The series of meetings by delegates from the
Y. NJ. C. A.. closed last evening with large and
interesting meeting at the Free Baptist church.
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CAN ADA.
FTeshet.

IIlll, Ont, May %. Water in this place, yes
terday, swept away part of bridge, making an
excavation % feet wide, and or 10 feet deep.
Bisson's carding mill wrecked and carried away
this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23
NEW MPSi!lssE.
Political.

Exeter, May %. The Exeter delegation to th'
State convention was erroEeously reported. Three
are for Bristow, two for Blaine, and three are no
pronounced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

Mr.. Edmund Morrow of this city, while digging
in his garden the other day, found Portuguese
coin, dated 1854.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-23

Mr.. W. P. Hooper, teacher of drawing IN our
city schools has shown some fine specimens OF
his hand:wolk.
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Boston Stock List.

Boston. May %, 1875.
iSales at the Brokers' Board.l
Eastern Railroad 9kal0
Boston i Maine railroad, 81 AS
Pol tltnd Saco Il Portsmouth ia
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Weather Probabilities for Tool Day.

For New England. rising barometer, brisk and
high northwest TO northeast winds, decidedly cool
and clear, or clearing weather.
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NEW BRUNSWICK.
Starting Up.

St. John, May %. The saw mills in this city
and vicinity, which have been shut down &C.
count of the recent freshet. are now resuming
operations.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
9ailv Aennebee auurnal.

A Roc kland Vessel Ashore in Ma ssachu.
sets.
Vineyard Haven, May o. Schooner Hudson Of
Rockland, with lime for New York, is ashore on
Lhomncdeu Shoa], and on fire. Material saved.
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KENNEBCNk.
Drowned.

Kennebunk, May %. A three year old child OF
Franklin L. Furnish, was drowned in cistern
to-day.
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will take place on Friday evening. Mr.. George
II. Ryder of Boston, the builder of the new
organ, and most accomplished organst, VIII
preside at the instrument. There will also be ex-
cellent vocal music. Thc price of tickets has been
placed at the low price of So cents the proceeds to
20 to the organ fund. Tickets will be sold by
committee of young ladies of the society, at
Leighton, Scruton & Co.'S, at lIamlen Phil
brooks at Pierces book store, and at the church.
The services of Lizzie Norton have been secured
for the concert.
Decoration Day.
Decoration day occurs this year On Tuesday of
next week, one week from to-day. The entire ar
rangements, as usual will be under the direction Of
Seth Williams Post, No. l3, G. A r. and judging
from the character of the committees having the
subject specially in charge, will be carried out in
manner BETTING the day and the occasion. Or
course the arrangements for the observance OF
the day are not fully matured but may at this time
be partially announced. On Sunday evening, 2Sth
the Post will assemble at the First Baptist church.
where sermon appropriate to the occasion will
be pronounced by Rev. II. w. Tilden. The public
are invited to attend these exercises. Tuesday
forenoon detail from the Post will decorate the
graves IN hNeISlut SctHStSiy' III oAtSi h0OAi
at 2 o'clock, procession will be formed, consist
ing of the Capital Guards escort, the Post of the
Grand Army, disabled soldiers and scamen, and
citizens generally. Capt. Henry F. Blanchard has
been chosen Chief Marshal, who will be assisted
by several aids. His Honor, Mayor Nash, has
been selected as President of the day, The line
of march will be taken up through several of the
principal streets, to the cemeteries, where the
graves of the soldiers will be decorated. The
procession will then be reformed, and march to
Granite Hall, where at about half past three o'clock
an Grafton will be pronounced by Rev. c. A. Curtis
of this city. Singing and other preliminary SER
vices will be held in the hail. The city clergymen
will take part in the exercises.
The services of the Monmouth Band have been
secured for the occasion. The Band has recently
been newly uninformed, consists of nineteen
pieces, and is pronounced by good judges ofmusic
first class band.
The Post has appointed as floral committee, W
II. Brooks, p. ?. Getchell, and j. ID. Myrick
Contributions of flowers are solicited They may
be left at the respective stores Of the committee
The ladies of the city will be called upon to assis
the Post in the annual contribution of flowers, anc
we are sure they will be glad to respond The
season is quite backward, and undoubtedly there
will be considerably difficulty in procuring suff
dent quantity of floral gifts.
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Alma locals.
since my last we have had grand festival here.
| Our people have lot only awakened to the good
work of education, but also to the idea of grand
celebration of the one hurdrcdh anniversary of
our national independence. On the 10th, fine
liberty pole was erected the grounds in front
the school house in District No. l. 1t stands on
| an elevation of over one hundred feet, and over
looks the quiet little village at the "head of the
| tide" The pole extends heavenward nearly sew
euty feet. On the day of its erection a large flag
was up, and its folds thrown to the bret ze and
to-day the old stars and stripes may be seen float
| ing in the air, for miles around.
| "And the star spangled banner ia
triumph shall wave,
Der the land of the free and the
home of the brave"
Immediately arrangements were made for a
| great time" to come off on the 10th, and when
| the morning of that day dawned bright and clear.
| every found at their post of duty. The
scholars Of the high school had set out large
number of trees about the pole, and by this time
| tables sixty feet long had been provided; these
| were soon loaded down with cakes pies, candies,
| ETC., which had been provided by the ladies. The
| tables looked tempting indeed The Congrega-
| tional church thrown open and richly decora-
ed, and when the time arrived for the exercises to
| be gin, four five hundred people were seated in
| the church. Some very excellent remarks were
| made by Mr. Il. Ii. Boynton, Rev. 5. s. Brownson,
Drs Card ard Smith, and Mr. True, after which
| the high school scholars gave some good declama-
tons and select readings The exercises were in
terspered with both instrumental and vocal music,
prepared for the occasion, which was very excel
lent. AT the conclusion Of these exercises it was
announced that the tables in readiness, and
a cordial invitation extended to all to parake.
| 4 similar occasion is seldom if ever witnessed in
tins place, and those who got il up belongs the
| honor of the ''grand success" The ladies are to
| purchase flag.
The Good Templar,' Lodge is having a very
ilourishng time just now; quite large number
have signed the pledge.
| Mr.. Z. ii. Boynton is to deliver a lecture on
temperance in the Baptist church, next Friday
evening. Several other speakers are expected to
| follow.
Building is quite brisk with us this season. The
| farmers hard at work planting
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London, May o. The Times reviews the text
of Secretary Fishs despatch of March 3lst, and
comes to the conclusion that America is justified
in saying that according to England's own law,
Winslow must be gwen up without airy promise re-
specting his trial
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Cincinnati Produce Market.
Cincinnati May 90. 1915.
rOKk-s20 755- -.
LAkD-steam IL f.; kettle, 13-gl3k. =
BULK MEATS-shoulders Is- clear rib sides
l0aG-: clear sides l0la8-.
BACON-shoniders sk q =; clear rib sides IL
as; clear sides 11nal2h.
WHISKEY--l07Q.
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Dte1.

In Readltld, lot inst, Roxanna Libby, aged
years.
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MASSACHUSETTS,
EInslOW.

Boston, May %. The Evening Journal has in
formation that Winslow, the forger will return to
Boston, if released, provided assurance is given
him that he will be treated leniently. He claims
to be able to his creditors the loss of nearly
$780, and says many Of the claims against him
in bapkrupt court are Illegal.
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MISS s. GALE

Has jist arrived from Boston with new and
elegant took pl
+ \ NCY GOODS,
Consisting in part OF
Z06feS' Re0dy-. 1f0ac InaeaWe0,',
nHd Z0dies' Reaay-.Nude
wrappers,
VERY CHE a 70!
Eecklis Dress Trimmings Laccs, and full as.
soltment, WORSrED-. sha continue to do
Dress Making
Ia all its Branches. Please give me u call.
Rooms over TitcOmb's Drug
store
Augusta, May %, 1876. may23. t&wtf
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The Insurgents.

According to Turkish accounts, only 5000 in
surgents are now under arms in Bulgaria, and
they have fed to the mountains. The Sofas have
sent a deputation to the Christians proposing al
alliance,
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Suspicious.

Vienna despatch says the mental condition of
the Sultan causes grave apprehensions. lie IS
subject to decisions, fearing that he will be burned
alive or pois oncd.
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For Sale.

4 FINE OCTAVE PIANO and other furniture
~ for sale cheap. Sold for no taLlt Parties
il tend going west. Call one door north Mi Sa-
rah Lansbaid's, Chapel st. may12-3t
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Office Hours of City Treasurer

CITY TREAsURER's OFFICE,
Augusta, Me-, April IL, 1876.
The public are notified that the Office of the
City Treasurer will be open fol the action OF
business IRON to IL O'Clock, A. NJ, and from to
O'Clock p. M, until further notice.
aprl3.t6m SAMUEL w. LANE, Treasurer.