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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
Temperance Convention.

The Womsn's National Christian Temperance
Union will hold National Temperance Fair in
Philadelphia, opening June the l3th the day after
the International convention, in Horticultural
Hail. central and commodious building.
The Fair will continue for two weeks, and will
be conducted on the strictest religious principles.
Railing, chances, grab bags, aud everything else
that is Objectionable, will absolutely be prohibited
and prevented. The Fair will be entirely under the
management of the Christian Temperance Union
but the States are invited to cooperate and take
charge of their own goods and are to have half OF
the net proceeds ofthe same. Many of the States
need money, and this will enable them to call on
the friends of temperance, in their several State.
to contribute and their profits will be in proper
ton to their ZEAL and the lberaity oftheir people
If the women Of each State will act promptly, and
vigorously there can be no doubt Of the largest
success in this enterprise.
Tens of thousands of people who are deeply in
terested in temperance will visit Philadelphia,
during those two weeks, many of them men and
women of wealth who will be glad to show their
appreciation of this noble ca lse and wlg give free
ly.
Any contributions for the above object may be
left with Mrs. S. G. Sargent President of the Au-
gusta Union at her residence on Green street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
AN IMPORTANT RAILROAD SUIT IN
CALIFORNIA.
A Central Pacific Stakeholder Files a Bill
against that Company.

San Francisco. May l3. Anthony Coalat, .
stockholder of the Central Pacific Railroad Co.,
has led bill in equity against that company and
Stanford, Huntington, Croker & Co., to enjoin
their using the funds of the Central Pacific to pay
the interest on the 81 500 900 bonds of the Cali
fornia Pacific Co., issued by the last named COM
pany, to Stanford and others, endorsed by the
Central Pacific, and to obtain decree that the
endorsement OF the Central Pacific is without
authority, and abide the determination OF the mo-
ton. This is important, not only IS affecting the
bonds 10 question, but for its influence upon the
negotiation now pending for the settlement of the
bonds Of the California Pacific Co., on which the
ing proposed to retire them by substituting new
bonds Of the same company for less amount, ard
endorsed by the Central Pacific.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
ALPHAs.

Geo. Lake of Bucksport, and Charles II. Page
of Sidney, who committed the assault on Ed
munds and escaped from the Insane Hospital the
other night, have not yet been captured. Page
was supposed to be At his former homo, in Sidney,
but an officer was sent for him, and has not been
able to find him. He may possibly be concealing
himself in the woods. Edmunds is recovering
from his wounds, that were very severe. We no.
tce that some of the papers confound Page who
has escaped, with Page the miserable Chelsea muir
derer. The latter has too much cowardce to at
tack full grown man. He can do better with
poor weak, defenceless woman, with sucking
babe at her breast.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
ANOTHER DISCOVERY OF THE
'sCROOKED," IN CAL.
A Pipe Laid, Running from the Brewery
to Wharf.

San Francisco, May l3. Revenue officials have
discovered an Underground pipe leading from the
Bay View distillery in South San Francisco, to
an outlet under the wharf Of the establishment,
some hundred yards distant whence evidently
large amounts of "the crooked have been ship
ped. An assessment of $40, 900 has been levied
on the Antioch distilery on the alleged crooked
manufactures of last year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
WASIlINGTON.
Legislative.

Legislative.
Washington, IA. Mr.. Morrison's tariff bill will
not be reached in the House for several weeks.
Financial.
The total disbursements of silver coin to Satur-
day was 81 ,42l ,OO0.
COunteTfeits.
New counterfeit tens of the National State
Bank of Terre Hsute, Ind. and fves Of the First
National Bank of Louisville, have been discover
ed.
OF for Canada.
There is no doubt but Richard Harrington, un-
der indictment in the safe burglary case, has fed
the country. 1t Is thought he is in Cauada. The
extrsdition treaty with England does not apply to
the o:fense Of conspiracy with which he 10 charg.
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
Chicago Produce market.

Chicago, May IS, 1876.
Flour-extra spring OOa6 as.
Wheat No. spring spot l031a-; April
May lt0-a-: June l05ka-.
Corn-No. :. mixea. spot 47keX: April -;
May 46Ha-: June AK.
oase : No. ., 3OS a. spot: April -; May Ska
June 33h.
Rye-No. Q, 65ha64.
Barley-No. spring 6s-i u spot: 67Ka- May
April "a.
Dressed Hogs-9 65aa 70.
Pclk-20a5 - AL on spot; ---April; u 32ks
35- May June 81 liza.
Lard = II 45 "a u 45- spot; --a- April
May Is 42ka-; June l36C-a-.
Bulk Meats shoulders va; short rib mid
all short clear mid ll-a-.
Hams- 10 bs average g..
Whiskey-lO7-a-.
Freights-Corp TO Buffalo. ask: wheat do S,f
"A 900 oats le, ,OOO rye; $500 barley.
Shipmcnts-- 5000 dour; 10000 wheat 2l8 00(
corn. 67,0N oats: 1851 barley: 1900 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

De COTatIOh my
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF MAINE,
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC,
LEWISTON, May 9, 1876.
General Orders No. 4.
In promulgatng herewith General Orders No.
IL, Headquarters Grand Army of the Republic, it
is recommended that especial attention be paid to
the suggestions of the COMMANDMENT Chief, and
that the ceremonies of decorating the graves of
our deceased comrades shall be conducted in such
a manner as to show our appreciation of their
noble efforts and sacrifices in the cause of liberty.
Each Post will make such arrangements as they
may deem best calculated for proper observance
Of the day.
1t is earnestly requested that Posts will invite
the cooperation of the clergy, and all citizens who
NAV feel interested in these services.
The members of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie feel very CRATE full to the citizens who have dec
grated our comrades graves in those places where
no Posts of the Grand Army exist, and cordially
invite their cooperation this year in giving this
fitting recognition of the services Of those men,
who, by their courage, patriotism. and self-devo-
ten, saved our nation in its hour of danger.
BY command of
NELSON HOWARD,
Department Commander.
r. NJ. MASON, Asst. Adlt. Genl.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
Large Lap.Welded Tnbes.

The National Tube Works Company have just
completed at their Works at McKeesport, Pa, a
sample pipe for exhibition at the Centennial. 1t is
IA feet in length and of IA inches outside diane
ter and 10 inches inside, the iron Of which it is
made being inches in thickness. This is said to
the heaviest piece of lap welded pipe ever made in
this or any other country, and it is stated that
such heavy work has never been attempted by any
other establishment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

Fatal Result of a Serenade.

St. Louis, May II. At Dahlgreen, ILL.,, Friday
night party Of young men gave John Sturman,
recently married, charwair. Sturman, greatly
annoyed by the uprosr, ordered the pa. ty OF, but
they not leaving, he Al once fired into them with
gun, killing Willis Lowery and wounding Bud
Barton and Frank Ia, lor. All the parties are
highly respectable. Young Sturman is 3 son of
zens Of the county.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

81 have never been so fully satisfied with any
article for toilet use IS l am with your Forest Tar
Soap. 1t is perfect shaving soap, yielding .
white lather that does not dry upon the face, and
that leaves it soft and free from the smsrtng CON
mon to tender faces after shaving. 1t is the best
A. Alexander, agent for b. .. h G. c. Wilson. Of
Boston. Get cake of your Druggist, or BY send
ing 81 cents to the Forest Tar CO., Portland, Nc.
may yl0-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

The Sheridan and Mack Combination appear for
one evening only, at Granite Hall, on Thursday
evening next. They have recently had wonderful
success in Boston, where they have nightly filed
Beethoven Hall. Sheridan, Mack and Kelley are
all great comedians, and all have before this ap-
pcared before Augusta audiences with other
troupes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Destructive CONFEDERATION.

Charleston, IA. Nearly the whole business por-
ton Of the town of Darling ton, S. c., Was burned
this morning. An entire block DESTROYED,
containing several stores. Mrs. Gibson's fine res
dence was also destroyed. Loss estimated at up
wards of Sl00 900. Partially insured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
The Flood.
BELFAST.
The Bar.

Belfast, May l3. The Supreme Judicial Court
adjourned, after a session Of over three we eks
Twelve verdicts were rendered, and large num-
ber of cases transferred to the law docket. At
the close Of the session the bar joined in unan-
imous recommendation of the re-appointment Mt Of
Hon. j. G. Dickerson, IL. D., as one Of the
Judges.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
TELEGKAMs IN GENERAL.

A fire Friday night burned the store of Gales
& Co., dry goods, in Rock Island, ILL.,; loss $75,
600.
Judge Bowling died Saturday morning.
Dom Pedro visited the Annapolis (Md.) Naval
Academy, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
Weather Probabilities for To. Day

For the Middle and New England States,
rising, followed by falling barometer, cold north
erly winds vecring to east south, slight
changes in temperature, partly cloudy weather,
and possibly followed by rain areas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

A substitute has been found for crutches-it is
called Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil and is the
best remedy to cure any kind Of pain or lameness
in use. Sod by all druggists and merchants.
mayl0t&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
NEW BRUNSWICK.
Two Bodies Found.

St. John, May Is. The bodies Of Armon Mar.
tin and son, who went into the woods on the Both
of April, have been found. There have been
one hundred men searching for them every day
since they disappeared. 1t showed two days after
their departure.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
N MlSSOURl.


st. Louis, May l3. Specials from Jefferson
City, say the jury 10 the case of A. c. Dawes, in
dicted for completely in the whiskey frauds, re-
turned 3 verdict of "Not Guilty."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

Drowned.

Lewiston, May l3. Charlie Landers of Auburn,
ten years old, fell into the river last night, and
was drowned. His body has not yet been re-
covered.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
WEST INDIES.
All Ouiet.

London, May 10. special to the Times from
Calcutta, reports that the Punjaub frontier is all
quiet. There is reason to hope that the disturb
snces are completely at an end. The two Afreidi
clans have promised peaceful behavior IN the fu-
ture.
Cholera.
The cholera is raging in Mandalay among
the plague has appeared at Muscat. The author-
tiles of Bombay and other Indian ports have cs-
tabllshed stringent quarantine for vessels COM
ing from Muscat.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
Torty.Fourth Congress- First Session.
HoUsE.
Washington, May l3.

WashlnGton, May 10.
The House went into a committee of the whole
on the post Office appropriation bill. The section
relative to the salaries of postmasters was dis
cussed at considerable length.
On the motion of Mr.. Clark, to strike ont pro-
vision fixing the maximum salaries at $4,000 no
action was taken for want of quorum.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

Suicide.

Bangor, May l3. Bartlette Smith, farmer Of
Houlton, but his throat with raizor, early Sat
urday morning; cause, domestic troubles.
The Flood.
Bangor, May H. The water in Penobscot
river is very high, but no serious damage has oc-
CURED. In Saltwater stream at Orono, eighty
feet Of pier dam has been carried away, also log
sluce and booms connected with it. Loss about
$500. At Upper Saltwater the water partially
undermined covered bridge, but it was loaded
with rocks, and is now considered secure.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

j. Winslow Jones intends to can about 100000
cans of corn in Fairfield, the coming season. His
efficient agent. Mr.. Merrill, is busiy at work en-
gaging corn for that purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

Mr.. All Staples, who understands all about old
buildings, has purchased the old building that has
been standing on the Keene lot, Winthrop street,
and is removing it to his willow Glen" on State
street, where it will be fitted up crystal palace,
or stable, we don't exactly know which.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
CO MMON COLD
Which one Box Of the great remedy.
REDER'S
German Snuff,

Would have quickly cured. = Now what are tAs
symptoms Of Catarrh? They commence with .
sense OF irritation about the nasal organs. which,
not allsyed with German Sau6, after shors tlIne
extend 70 the throat You lie down at Aishs, and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

Parties liable to special tax under the internal
revenue laws, will bear in mind that returns for the
annual taxes must be made before the close Of
business houses the 3lst inst, TO save the penalty.
One days delay will incur the fifty per cent. PEN
atty imposed by law. The internal revenue Off
GERS have no discretionary power in the matter; /;
the penalty must be collected in every case where
the return is not made and tax paid, within the
the time required by law.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

T. Fuller g. Son will he prepared to-day to sup
ply all demands for fruit trees. See their advcr-
tisement.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

CELEBRATED JAUNDIcE BITTERs, a pleasant,
eficacious tonic lnvigoratcr and blood purifier.
80 cents bottle. Money refunded in all cases
where perfect satisfaction is not given. For sale
by j. S. JOHNSON, opposite p. o., Augusta, Nc.
aprl0-t3m
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
RHODE ISLAND.
Arrested.

Providence, IA. Lester Z. Ross editor OF the
Providence Sun, was arrested again on Saturday
on criminal charge of libel on police officer.
Failing to procure bail in the sum of $4,000, he
was committed, and now remains in jail. Several
other warrants have been issued against him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
Union Religions Meetings.

We learn that the following arrangements have
been made for the series of union religious meet
ings to be holden in this city, this week. under the
auspices of the State Young Mems Christian As
sociation: The first meeting will be held at the
Free Baptist Church tomorrow evening, at 30
o'clock. On Wednesday afternoon and evening
there will be meetings also at the same place; in
the afternoon at 2. 80 o'clock, in the evening at
80. Thursday, the meetings will be holden at
the Granite Church, Friday at the Baptist Church,
and Saturday at the Methodist Church.
These meetings will be under the direction of q
delegation Of Christian workers, connected with
the State Association, most of them coming from
Portland among whom are Col Fred E. Shaw
Ii, Ii. Burgess, F. A. Smith, F. McKenny, II.
Smith, G. Henderson, T. C. Lewis, and C. NJ.
Bailey of Winthrop, men well known by many in
this community as successful Christian business
men.
This evening at Z 80 o'clock, there will be q
union praise meeting in the lecture room of the
Baptist Church, the design of which will be to
form choir to assist in singing in the meetings
already noticed. The books used will be the
Gospel Songs" and "Winnowed Hymns" The
choirs and singers at the various churches are par
ticuarly invited to meet this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

Clergymen may not be aware that by an amend
ment to the laws last winter, in regard to making
return to town clerks of their marriages solemn
lied, that the return must be made on or before
the 18th day of each month, Or heavy fine is
iunpnsed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

m arine News.

Eastport, May l3. Vessels from here arrived
at Magdalene Island, last Monday. One of the
vessels reports got 500 barrels of herring that
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
Temperance.


Fire.
Boston, May l3. The buildings of the Foundry
Supply Co., in ChaIlestown, were partially burned
this morning. The loss is estimated to be about
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

skin like monumental alabaster may be at
tanned by using GLENNs SULPHUR SOAP, which
does away with the necessity for Sulphur Baths.
Try it ladies'. 1t is genuine besutfer and very
economical.
HINT TO THOSE PREMArURELY GRAY,-usE
HILLS HAIR DYE. mayll-t&w4w
THOUSANDS OF INJUNcTIoNs. The cold-catch-
ing community, thousands of them are serving Pc
remptory injunctions ON their Coughs and Catarihs,
in the shape of daily and nightly doses of Hae's
Honey of Horehound & Tar. The paroxysms are
senced in 4S hours. Sold by all druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute.
aprl3-t t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

The waters in the Kennebec have sensbly SUBJ
sided since Saturday morning, and logs have stop
ped running
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

Partridge Bros. have received their stock Of
hardy verbena plants for bedding now. Those
who have got their plants at Partridse's before
will want them from there again.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

Mr.. George L. Fox, Of Humpty Dumpty fame,
is not violent, as has been stated in some of the
papers. He is in an insane asylum a short dis.
tance out of Boston, where he remains perfectly
calm, although hopelessly insane.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

C. A. Wadsworth warrants "good fts." Those
who are dressing themselves up for the Ccnter NAL
had better give him a call.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
ROCkLAND.
Marine News.

Portland, May l3. Brig Mary C. Haskell, re-
Gently ashore at Wells beach, was towcd to Rock.
land for repairs, on Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

In speaking of the entertainments that have
been given at the Insane Hospital, for the benefit
of the patients, Maj Shorey one of the Trustees,
in his paper, says: "The truth is, the patients at
the Hospital have entered upon a new existence
since the completion Of the new amusement hall,
and we predict that in consequence the officers
will be able to report an increased percentage of
recoveries. The Hospital. in all its departments,
is now in most excellent condition, and the patients
IS comfortable it is possible to make them under
the circumstances"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

Mr.. II. r. Randall, painter, is showing some
good work in the tnting line.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
Cincinnati Produce Market:
Cincinnati, May Is, 1875.

PORK-e2l 0)a2l CO..
LARD-steam IL a20-; kettle, l3-e13k.
BULK MEATS-shOuiders X O.; clear rib side,
10 5'a-; clear sides ll-e-.
BACON-shOulders Sk&-; clear rib sides Tx
A.: clear sides l2k AJAX.
WHISKEY-lO7A,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

We learn that one million feet of logs started
from Canibassett stream on Saturday morning,
and are now lodged against the piers of the bridge
at Norridgewock, making big jam there There
has been such rise in the Carribassett that the
position looks threatening there, and men are
strengthening the booms and holding the logs
with ropes. In the northern part of the stream
there are some seven million feet of logs-of last
years and this years cut-that had not started
out at last accounts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

VendenburEs Cough Candy.
For sale by J. S. JOHNSON, opposite p. 0. Au-
,usta. aprl0- 0-t2m
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

BEAD uhat The dealers say:
F.W. Kinsman, Esq.-Dear Sir:-With pleasure
we order ten gross Adamson's Botanic Cough Bal
sum showing conclusively that merit has won the
day, and that your Balsam is taking the lead over
the many bottles Of trash that now flood the mar
Smith, Doolittle Smith, Druggists,
Boston. mayo t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

dwelling house for his own use, on the east side
of the river. The contract has been given out.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
Maine Vessels Wrecked In Foreign Wa.

London, l5. Advices from Madeira report q
severe gale there on Saturday. Several vessels
were totally wrecked, among which were the
American brigantines, Maurice and Nellie Cliff
ford, both of Bangor, Maine. The crews were
saved
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

The funeral of the late c. p. Richards was
largely attended yesterday afternoon, by the Ma
sonic fraternity and other friends. Trinity Com
mandery, Jerusalem R. A. Chapter and Bethlehem
and Augusta Lodges were present to the number
Of some three hundred. and joined in the process
sion, headed by the Hallowell Band. The services
at the house were conducted by Rev. w. Ii. Dear
born, and at Mt Pleasant Cemetery by s. L..
Boardman, Esq, of Augusta Lodge, with prayer
bv Rev. MIR. Dearborn. The large attendance Of
sympathizng friends showed how deep hold the
deceased had on the affections of his friends and
neiphbors. The floral decorations Of the coffin
were rich and beautiful
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

Flowers at Chandler's, and tomatoes soon to fol-
low. See the advertisement.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

The Banner, in alluding to the prosperity ofthe
Winthrop Street Universalist church, says :"With-
in the last six months thirty-three persons have
been added to the church,-a fact we
are exceedingly glad to record. 1t shows the sub
stantial character Of the work being accomplished
in Augusta in behalf Of the cause Of the Master.
The labors of the pastor-Br. w. II. Dearborn
both as preacher and pastor, efficient and high
ly annreciated by his society" !"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
Local ann State Nems.

Work in the second degree at Bethlehem Lodge
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18

In George j. Varneys History of "Maine IN the
Revolution" now in process OF writing, the author
has developed the following points interesting to
Kennebec people, and largely colloquial; "Black
Jones" the Kennebec tory, and his exploits the
Indian scare at Skowhegan; Judge Cony in the
Continental army; Gen. Dearborn Of Piltston,
Secretary Of war Capture ofKiag's dock at Bath
The fight at Cox's Head; Cosby account OF Ar
Burrs smours at Augusta; Fort Halifax with
Gen. Lithgow's daughter, Mrs. Judge Howard, eel
ebrsted for her beauty and much more. Cnm-
berlsnd and the Penobscot come in for a proper.
operstions also occupy large space.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
YER MONT.
Railroads Imneded.

St. Johnsbury, May l3. Railroads in this vicin-
ity have not yet been able to make arrangements
for carrying passengers or mails. A locomotive
on the Portland & 0gdensburg road fell into the
injured.
Temperance.
Bellows Falls, May IA. Osgood of Maine, and
Drew OF New Hampshire, the temperance re-
formers, began work in this place last night to q
crowded house. After the address $50 signed the
pledge, including many habitual hard drinkers
To morrow a reform club will be started.
The Freshet.
The water in the Connecticut river began falling
slowly last night. No damsge is reported in this
vicinity, except to the Cheshire bridge at SPRING
field.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-18
REDER'S
German Snuff !

For sale every here Price only Is casts. SMITH
DOOLI IT LIE SMITH, 10 fremont st., BoseoA,
Agents for U. 8. aprleSnls