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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
STATE NEWS.

Prof. Elder of Colby, has prepared two lectures
on the Centennial Exposition, to be illustrated BY
splendid steriopticsn views of all or interest,
which will enable his audience to learn more Of
our great national exhibition than many who
spent several days in attendance ct Philsdelphia.
Clothes line thieves are relieving clothes lines
in Waterville. A-t p sI s'll
Mr.. Geo. Cain, while at work for w. II. Dow 4
Co.. in Watervile, fell from a ladder on Monday,
and seriously injured himself, breaking bis right
leg and splitting open his knee.
Some time since little boy about three yesrs
Of age, was missed from his home in East Edding-
ton. His absence was discovered in the early part
Of the evening. Search was made and . woman
seen who said that she had seen little fellow
. short time before, who was saying, "Moon,
Moon" and looking up she discovered that be
was following the light Of the moon which had
just risen. Then the parents followed the child
and found him, but not till he had gone nearly
half . mile in search Of that body which was the
cause of the light. He thought i was hard that
be should be stopped and thus prevented from
catching the object of his great dssre. 81
Wsldoboro' people are asking fes . es-epena's
The Thanksgiving sermon b. the Methodist
pastor At brunswick, was 50 excsllsss - % bring
out the condemnation of the Argus and vote os
those who heard it to publish.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
skowhegan Locals.

skowhegan Locals.
Last Thursday and Friday the boys enjoyed
themselves finely skating upon the river and ponds
about here. Snow fell Friday night, however
and put an end to their fun.
Heselon, one of our hotel keepers, now in Nor
ridgewock Jail, was interviewed short time since
by delegation Of the Ladies Aid Society of this
place. They promised to use their influence in
securing pardon for him, if he would but cease
his liquor traffic. He was very bitter and un-
yielding, however, and nothing Of Importance was
gained by their visit.
The meeting of the Skowhcgsn Reform Club,
held last Saturday evening, was very interesting
and memorable one. 1t was announced before
hand, that the question of "Womau suffrage"
was to be discussed between the Club and the
Ladies' Aid Society, consequently the hall was
packed to overAowing. Messrs. Haynes and
johnson. and Mrs. j. P. Blunt spoke against wo-
man suffrage, and s. J. Walton, Mrs. J. II. Phil
brick and Mrs. Jas. Fellows spoke in favor of It.
The discussion was long and earnest, exciting in
tensest interest. The question was decided two
to one in favor of the ladies, which shows how
well they performed their part.
Several Of our business men have signed an
agreement to close their stores at eight o'clock
every evening, thus giving them An opportunity
to spend some Of these long winter evenings ~
home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

Ex Gov. Joseph r. Hawey, president of the U.
5. Centennial Commission, delivered an address
at Steinwsy Hall, tonight on the results of the
industrial exhibition.
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NEW YORK.
Massachusetts Elector Reported TO
be Shakey. .U

NEW YORK, December4. 4. General Sickles in
an interview says he learns from Trustworthy
sources that there is a possibility of one of the
most honored names on the Massachusett elector-
al ticket being given to Tilden when the vote is
cast thus eecting the latter provided he loses all
the contested States. Any one man in the cleo
toral college has it ia his power to place the dem
ocratic party in the government, If he so chooses,
and the person referred to by sickles, may change
his vote ground of duty to bis county.
More Interviewing-Now \ ou See 1t and
Now You Don't.
The Herald has an interview of Hewitt with the
President. who il is claimed stated that be hoped
to see safely insugurated without war or disorder,
MS legally elected successor whoever he might
be; that while he hoped Hayes was elected, he
did not know II; and that dispute might render
1t necessary to hold q new election to arrive at q
statement Of Grant was that he did not believe
the vote Of Louisiana to be fair one and that
it ought not to be counted at all. He was yery
positive in this statement. He complained that he
had been unfairly treated by the press.
The Evening Post has Q special denying that
the President told Hewitt the vote of Louisiana
ought to be entirely counted out.
Unveiling of the Greeley Monument in
Greenwood Cemetery.
The Greeley monument was to-day unveiled al
Greenwood Cemetery in the presence of many
distinguished citizens. Rev. DIR. Chaplin opened
the exercises BY prayer. The formal presentation
OF the bust was then made by w. H. BadweI of
the Typographical Union, No. 6, after which
Thurlow Weed in behalf of the board of trustees
unveiled it. Bayard Taylor delivered an elegant
oration. An appropriate poem by +. c. Stetman
closed the services.
Address by Gen. HawIey.
Ex- Gov. Joseph r. Hawley, president of the U.
5. Centennial Commission, delivered an address
at Steinwsy Hall, tonight. the results of the
industrial exhibition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
Chicago Produce Market.

chicago, Dec. s, 1870,
FL0UR-Extra spring, o. 50a6 IS.
WHEAT-NO. spring, M; cash l5aa
| Is; December, | 4x; January No. 8, t6k
al o5s rejected, 95s ac.
,OkN-No. mixed, 47sc.; December, 44hc.
OATS-Ne. 2, S3Sa-c. cash, 33k-c.; Decem-
Der 33-c January, 30.
RYE-No. ?, 72kc.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, 65-a-c.
Pokk-Cash, Is 3jal5 95; all year. Is on Jan
uary. l6 10.
LARD-Cash, . 10; January, e7t.
BULK MEATS-Shoulders, -abis c.; short rib
sides, sssaShc.; short clear rib SKA
WHISkEY-Western, o..
FREIGHrS-Corn to Buffalo, 5kc.; wheat do,
iajc
RECEIP TS-2o0OO -four; $1,000 wheat; ll4000
corn; 5000 oats; l5,0 90 rye, 81 0O0 barley.
SHiPMENrS-lO,oO0 hour, 5000 wheat; 720O0
corn; 26 900 oats $500 barley; $500 rye.
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Closing of StOres!

WE the undersigned. traders In the city OF Au-
w gusta. do hereby agree to close our stores
at O'Clock PRECISELY each evening except Sstur-
day evening, commencing Monday evening Dec
llth, 1875, aud continuing until the LIST of May.
FULLER PERCIvAL,
HILL q HOYT,
BLACKWELL 4 WEBER,
DOW 4 STORER,
NJ. C. DOLLOFF,
Il. s. WOOD,
]. N. SANBORN,
b. LIBBY co,
ORREN PARKER,
wv. CURTIS,
COLBY q TAUGHT,
7. FULLER son,
ERR WILLS,
E. q. DOE,
WIN. g. KfNGsBERY,
q. HASKELL,
c. H. WHITE,
VIRGIL A. LfTTLEFIELD,
8. p. PLUMMER,
II. A. q. CHANDLER,
7. FRANK LADD d CO..
dec5-tlw 4. NJ. BOYINTON.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

Total 29O6ll ,66s
These estimates are SIS, ,0OO, 900 less than for
1877, and Congress appropriated S47. 100000 less
than the total estimates for that year.
Internal Revenue.
The total of the expenses of every description
incidental to the collection of internal revenue for
the year ending June 80, 1876, is 81, 1877 ,435 S4
To this sum should properly be added certain ac-
counts for service during that period not adjusted
aggregating it is estimated S35, ,000 As the total
collections for the year we're $ll7 ,236 ,625 the
cost of collecting is thus shown to be four and one
fourteenths cents on each dollar collected.
Cabinet Meeting.
At the cabinet meeting, to-day, kilograms from
Gen. Ruger were read containing an account of
the withdrawal of the democratic members of the
South Carolina Legislature.
The Presidents NJ sage.
The present indications at the executive man
sion are that the message will be sent to Congress
to morrow. As . result Of its reading to-day be-
fore the cabinet some additions will be made TO
the matter already contained in the document.
those heretofore sent by President Grant to Con-
gress.
Court Matters.
The supreme court to-day affirmed the decision
of the circuit court of La, in the case of Mrs
Gaines. making the suretes of the city of New
Orleans responsible for the amount of her judg-
ment against the city.
The Investigating Committee 10 Proceed
South.
| The special committee to investigate the recent
election in South Carolina and the action of the
csnvassing board will proceed to Columbia to
| morrow evening. 1t is understood that represen
tstive Morrison of Illinois will be appointed chair
man Of the special La committee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
WASHINGTON.
A Denial.

WASHINGTON, December T. A. S. Hewitt signs
a statement of his interview with the President,
which relieves the latter of the responsib ility of
saying that the vote of Louisiana ought to be
thrown out entirely.
Personal.
Senator Sharon says he does not propose to re.
sign his seat in the U. S. Senate, As reported.
Political.
An adjourned meeting Of the caucus of repub-
can senator's was held this afternoon. The bust
ness was to revise the list of standing committees
of the Senate and report at a meeting Of the eau
Gus to be called hereafter. No other action was
taken. II was understood by common consent
that nothing shall be done at present in regard to
the election of President of the Senate pro tem.,
and that matter will possibly 60 for at least
several weeks, nor was any disposition manifested
to take cancus action.
The Secretary of Wars Report.
The report of the Secretary of War is regarded
as of very material interest because of recent
events associated with the transfer of troops and
affairs in the Southern States.
The Appropriations.
The Seci etsry Of the Treasury to-day submit
ted to the House Of Representatives the estimate.
of the appropriations required for the public SER
vice for the fiscal year ending with June, 1873.
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be punished by fine Of one hundred dollars for
each offence; but nothing in this act contained
shall be construed as prohibiting any person from
to take and taking deposits to be loaned upon such
terms and conditions as the depositor may pre-
scribe.
Anything in the charters Of savings banks, or
anything in the laws relating to savings banks,
conflicting with this act, TO be repealed, but moth
ing in the act to affect the legality Of business
transacted before its passage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
A DESPERATE ROW AMONG CIDER
DRINKERS.
Shooting and Cutting the Order of the
HOur...One Man Fatally Wounded.

CoNTooCooK, N. H., December 4. Late this
afternoon Clarence Hurd of Henniker. and VIM.
l.. George of East Concord, were drinking cider
at Henry Jepsons farm in Warner, when an alter
cation took place, which resulted in the shooting
and cutting Of the two young men by Jepson.
Hurd it is thought is fatally wounded. while
George had his ear cut opeu and was slightly in
jured in the back by 8 shot. Jepson is badly
wounded but not seriously. All the parties have
been placed under arrest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
BANGOR.
Fire..

BANGOR, December 4. Fire at 4 o'clock, this
morning, destroyed a lumber shed owned by A
NJ. Roberts & Sons. which contained one million
and half of shingles the loss on which was fully
covered by insurance. The shed cost $500 and is
a total loss. The cause of the fire was doubtless
iucendiarsnf.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
Marine News.

NANTUCKET, December 4. Schooner Mary
Louise Of Bucksport, Maine, was found this af-
ternoon, abandoned, in the sound, stern under
water, manmast alongside, with sail dragging in
water and foresail in rags.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
BRUNSWICK.
Fire..

Fire.
BRUNSWICK, December 4. House and barn
belonging to Stephen Walker was burned this
morning. Loss, about fifteen hundred dollars
Partially insured. The fire caught in the barn
Cause unL nown.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
VERMONT.
Fire.

BELLOWS FALLS, December 4. large farm
house and three barns, with their contents, in
Guiding one horse and ten head of cattle, owned
by the heirs of Catharine Bowker, near South
Charleston, were burned this morning. Loss,
S. 900; insured for 81, 500.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Death.

Hartford. December 4. A letter TO the Hart
ford Courant from Columbis, s. c.. announces
the death of James Webster Smith, from con-
sumption. He was known ss Cadet Smith" aud
was the young colored man who was for . while
at the West Point Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

Mr.. Ephraim Leighton of this city, has horse
that is thirty seven years Of age. The animal is
in continuous service, being frequently driven to
town, and in ~ smart and frisky as young colt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

Several of our business men have decided to
close their stores, every evening at eight o'clock,
except Saturday evening. The arrangement to
begin next Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

Six persons received the ordinance of baptism
at the Methodist church in this city last Sunday
and were placed on probation. The interest in
the meetings has 90 increased that both large and
small vestries are packed every Sunday night,
chairs and camp-stools being brought in and
placed in the asles. Besides this, many are
turned avay unable 10 gain admission.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

Mr.. Benjamin Stilkey's truck team, got on =
rampage yesterday, and ran down State street,
The team of James Hersom, loaded with coal.
was standing in front of the Augusta House.
With this team Stilkeys came into collision, piling
the horses up on to the sidewalk, and breaking
the axle Of Hersom's cart short OIL.
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evening.

A Mr.. Dunlap of Gardiner fell Fl ON the roof of
a building in that city, on Saturday, and fractur
cd his skull. Mr. Dunlap died from his injuries
Saturday night
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

Seth Williams Post. q. A. R., Of this city, have
arranged for three grand entertainments, to be
given the present winter which will answer, with
others to be given by other parties, as substitute
for regular lyccpm course. On the evening of
Jan. 18th, there will be q reading by Miss Char
lotte johnson of Boston. who is q rival Of Miss
Scott Siadons. Jan. 25th, an Evening with
Barnabee." Feb. 18th, concert by the Temple
Qaaitette of Boston. Evening tickets only will
be sold The proceeds to be devoted to the Post
chsii Fund.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

The weather in New York, yesterday. was clear
and milder, with wind west.
Gold opened at l0S 5.S.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
MOND.
Drowned.

PORTLAND, December 4. jefferson Verrill,
sixteen years fage, and Walter Thurlow, seven
teen, fell through the ice at Ray mond on Sunday
and were drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

A correspondent at West GArdiaer takes eIcep-
tons to the paragraph of our Manchester cores
pondent. in regard TO the entertainments of the
Willow Vale and Cen,en Mai Clubs Of the former
place. There were plenty of edibles on the occa-
stoned referred to, to feed three hundred or more,
and there was no occasion for outsiders to bring
anything. If the Manchester local man had been
present he could have had his full and gone home
satisfad
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

The presidential electors meet for organization
at the State House this afternoon at two o'clock.
Two or three of the electors were in the city last
evening.
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supreme JudicIsl lCourt-Danforth. J. pre-
aiding.

MONDAY, Dece mber 4th.
Lucretia Paine VS.. City Of Augusta. Pillsbury
for ptf, W. s. Choate for deft. This action is
brought to recover compensation for an injury oc-
casioned by fall upon an icy sidewalk. The ac-
cident happened in March 1873, on the concrete
walk on the northeily side Of Winthrop street,
about half way up the hin from the railroad
track. The alleged defect in the way consisted
in allowing the gutter TO become filled up with
dirt, snow and ice, SO that the water flowed
across the walk, and freezing there rendered it
unsafe. The ptf., who is an elderly woman, had
stepping upon the walk Immediately slpt and
fell, and broke her wrist. In defence it is denied
that the walk defective, and it is coutended that
if the walk was slippery it was not such q defect
under the circumstances that the city could by
any reasonable care and diligence prevent it,
Trial unfinished
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

Ga a recent Sabbath, Rev. Mr.. Day, Methodist,
OF Vassalboro, baptised twenty persons, at Tylers
corner in Windsor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

We call attention again to the entertainment
and supper provided by the ladies of the Free
Baptist society in the vestry Of their church, this
evening. An antiquarian supper will be furnished
and served from six o'clock till eight; after which
there will be entertainment, consisting of sing
ing by the Hallowell Quartette Club and select
reading. by Miss Sarah Z. Laughton of Lewiston.
The select readings Of Miss Laughton already
given in this city have been received with great
favor by the most competent judges. Tickets can
he obtained at the door for the low price of TWEEN
,y-fve cents, for which both the supper and enter
taiument are furnished, each being well worth the
price Of admission. We bcspcak for the ladies q
generous pa 'onsge, as the proceeds are TO be de-
voted to the beueft of the society.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
EUROPE.
France.

PARIS, December 4. The entire French min.
istry have resigned, and Presiden Mcmahon
requests them to serve until he can arrive at de.
cision.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
Dtfn.

In Somerset Mills, 2d inst., of consumption, Mss
LOitie Bradbury, daughter of Mrs. j. ID. Moore,
aged y years, Ii months. Gardner papers please
copy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

Mr.. II. NJ. Thompson of Colby University, has
been engaged to preach in Sidney duing his
winter vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

On Thanksgiving day, while at shooting
match, Mr.. Osro Broadstreet Of Palermo Centre,
young man some twenty three years of age,
met with painful accident. BY the bursting OF
his gun. which was probably overloaded, his
thumb was shattered, and severed from his hand.
The hand was otherwise injured badly, so that the
young man will always have bad hand, and will
be laid up for the winter with his wounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
Weather Probabilities for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
clear or fair weather, northwest to southwest
winds, with slowly rising barometer and slig BIT
changes in temperature,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
loral anD State Mems.

New style cake baskets and fiuit stands,
at Z. Rowses.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
FINANCIAL 4 COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.
New York

New York. Dec. 8, ls6.
Money was easy at 4-a4- per cent. on call. For
eign exchange dull at 4sl a4s for bankers long
and ts3na4s3l4 for demand. Gold opened at lOs \
and closed at l0s1. Loans 2 and s. per cent.
Customs receipts, sli,,0j. Treasury disbursed
sI'c0O interest $s2O, 900 ior bonds, and $500 In
silver.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

In order to give our readers the Presidents
Message, we shall defer the publication Of the
Weekly Journal one day, Issuing it to morrow sf-
ternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
arrtfo.

In Bangor, 25th ut, Jesse L. GRAHAM to Miss
Ida B. Sra. t, both Of Bangor.
In Brewer, 26th ult., Frank w. York of W inter.
POI I, to Eliza NJ. Brown of Brewer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
SACtJ.
ned while Skating.

Drowned while Skating.
BIDDEFoRp, December 4. A boy named An
drews OF Saco, was drowned while skat ng Sstur-
day afternoon.
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Samuel J. Randall Elected
Speaker.
General Garfield the RepubIicai C,Bdi-
date for Speaker.
TaE MEMBERS DISCUSS THE
POLITICAL SITUATION.
The d, m0crats TO ReSIst a DCc'ar.
alton for Hayes.
NO VIOLENCE TO BE USED.

OBJECTIONS WERE MADE TO ADMIT
TING REPRESENTATIVE FROM COL
ORADO AND SOUTH CAROLINA.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

New styles of jewelry, in Roman god at f.
Rowses.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

Hon. Charles r. Whidden, prominent citizen
OF Calais, died at his home in that city, Sunday
morning. Mr.. Whidden was lawyer by profess
sion and has been prominent in State politics. He
WAS Mayor of Calais in lS64-5, has very ably
represented that city in the Legislature
as member of the House, and was at one time
Collector of Customs for the Passamaquoddy Dis
trict. He was formerly editor and proprietor Of
the Calais Times, which is now carried on by his
son. lie was q gentleman of culture and fine
an lesrance and bearing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
lDedicatiOn.

KEENE. December 4. The formal dedication of
the new high school building in this city, took
place this afternoon. The building is S2x62-2S
feet high. The cost was $50. 900.
Sabbath.SchOOl Convention.
TACOMA, December 4. The New Hampshire
Sabbath school Association commenced . four
days session to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
Cincinnati Produce Market.
Boston Stock List.

Boston, Dec. s, 1875.
tSaes at the Brokers' Board-J
Eastern Railroad, -a6-
Boston q Maine Railroad -a99-
Portland. Saco 4 Portsmouth, "A
Boston 4 Name Rairoad,7's, flloL-aIll
Eastern Railroad rs -a53-
Maine State 6's, llOLaIl0K
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05

Commissions have been issued from the Adju-
tant Generals Office for Henry NJ. Sprague of Au-
burn. as captain Co. &C." NJ. V. NJ, vice James
White, resigned. Leonard A. Pray as lst Lieut. (,
vice Sprague, promoted. and Frank p. Merrill, as
ID Lieut., vice Pray, promoted. Capt. Sprsgue
was one of the original members of the "Auburn
Light Infantry" organized in 1869, enlisting and
serving in the ranks ss private. From that be
has by his efficiency and promptness, won his
way up to be commanding officer Of the company.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Good Times For 800 People.

NASHUA, December 4. Crane, Leland and
Moodys extensive shoe manufactory in this city,
in which work has been suspended lately. starts
up on full time tomorrow, giving employment to
some 800 woi kman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
To Till
9ailu KeaneHre dcnrual.
PISHON'S FERRY.
Attempt TO Cross the River on the lee
Loss of Horse and Wagon.

SKowHEGAN, December 4. The Canaan stage,
while atte nptng to cross the river the ice to-
night at Pishon's Ferry, broke through, drowning
horse and losing harness and wagon. The pas
sengers succeeded in escaping, and saving their
bagg age and the mail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Held for Trial.

BosToN, December4. VIM. A. Lee, substitute
letter carrier here, was arrsgned to-day for
destroying letters, and held for examination. 1t
is not known whether his motive was q dishonest
one,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
Religious.

Rev. E. A. Rand of South Boston, has accepted
the unanimous ca II Of the first Congregation snas
society OF Franklin.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-12-05
Assembling Of Congress.

ASScIIlUItng vi VOUSreSS.
Samuel ]. Randall Elected
Speaker.
General Garfield the Republican Cipdi-
date for Speaker.
TaE MEMBERS DISCUSS THE
POLITICAL SITUATION.
The d, m0crats TO ReSIst a DCc'ar.
alton for Hayes.
NO VIOLENCE To BE USED.
OBJECTIONS WERE MADE TO ADMIT
TING REPRESENTATIVES, FROM COL
ORADO AND SOUTH CAROLINA.
The judiciary Committee Instructed to
Inquire if Colorado is in the Union.
A South Carolina I.yastip atinp