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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

1t is indeed pleasant to the ladies as well as gen
tlemen to stand for half an hour or upon a
muddy street crossing, as we have lately,
waiting for some tesmsters, blocking up the way,
TO end their conversation! Perhaps more suita-
able place than this could be found for long talks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

Portland has boy that it is not safe to say
"pen-knife" to; for when that Young man sent
fifty cents to n. Y. to obtain valuable knowledge,
he received the following receipt; "When you
white, draw your knife from you
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

The next session of the Maine Baptist Mission
airy Convention will be held in waterville, on
Monday evening, Nov. 26.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20
Fire.
NEW YORK.
The Ring Suit.

NEW YORK, November 10. The suit against r.
b. Connolly for ten million dollars, was called for
trial in the Supreme Court, to-day, but adjourned
to December 4th.
Six frame buildings in West Hoboken were
burned to-day. Loss $l2 900; partially insured.
Personal.
Elizabeth Tilton is now said to decline returning
to Theodore, and even refused TO see him the last
time he called.
Enforcement of Excise Law.
Chief Justice Davis, 10 Oyer and Termner
court to-day, charged the grand jury at length in
favor of enforcement Of the excise law.
On the Canal.
The Post says through bills of lading on the
Erie canal were refused at Buffalo to-day, except
at the shippers risk. on account of the approach
OF cold weather.
Destructive Fire.
WHITEHALL, November 10. The Fort Edward
Institute at Fort Edward, New York. was bui ned
about six o'clock this evening. Nearly two humid
red students, of both sexes, lose most of their
clothing and money. Aid was sent from Saratoga
in time to save the other building. Loss Sl25 900;
insured for 800 900.
Reduction.
The World says that the Eighth Avenue rail-
road has reduced the wages of all its employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20
CONN ECTlCUl.
Fatal Accident.

HARTFORD, November 10. Mrs. Doran and
her two children were burned to death yesterday
at Bethel, Conn.,, by the former attempting to
kindle fire with kerosene.
Fire.
Bryant's moulding factory, Mays paper box
factory, and Wilson's chocolate factory were burn
ed to-day. Loss $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

President Chamberlain of Bowdoin College, de-
livered his lecture on "The Surrender of Lee" at
Saccarappa, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

"The Turkeys dreaming of the hour when
Greece" etc. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

Augusta Lodge, l. o. Of G. T, will make an
excursion to Gardiner, this evening, on visit to
the Lodge there. The West Gardiner Lodge will
also be present. The Augusta members will start
at precisely 7 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

The temperance meeting held at the rooms Of
the Reform Club, Sunday afternoon and evening,
was q grand success for the club, many diligent
workers being present, and all joined in speaking
a good word. The Reform Club is working hard
for the cause of humanity, and needs all the rue
help that the community can afford. The men
and women Of our city should join in lending
their assistance and strength to the struggling
members of the club, who dare to be true to them
selves aud God. The meeting in the. afternoon
was called to order at the usual time, President
Gaslin presiding. Mr.. g., in a very favorable
manner, presented the cause at issue. The mem
bers of the club appear to be proud of their pre-
siding officer, who serves them in very saisfac-
tory manner. Speaking was continued by Messrs.
Hodges. Mckinney, Roberts, Mcfarland. True,
Hutchins and Joshua Nye. The ladies, also, were
not backward in speaking, but spoke feelingly to
the members present Five names were added to
the pledge list upon that day. Every Sunday the
club room should be filed, for there all will find
cordial welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20
TO LET.

A small house to small family, for small prize.
Inquire of
Ell. w. SMITH.
Augusta, Nov. 10, 1877. nov2O. ieodlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

Would not the idea be a good one to extend
Weston street through Chapel to State, thus max
continuous street from State street to Sewalli
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

The shipment of Christmas trees from Maine to
New York has commenced already
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

Hon. w. w. Bolster, bank examiner of the
State, was in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

Last year, the Star of the East made her last
trip on the Both of November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

The Senate finance committee took no action on
the silver bill tot day. The continued absence OF
KEENAN, and Ferry and also one from committees
Of several other members, prevented II quorum
this morning. After some discussion of lie bill
by members, adjourned ntIi Tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20
Destructive Fire.
PENNSYLVANIA.

The World says that the Eighth Avenue rail-
road ha. reduced the wages of all its employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20


Attention is called to the advertisement of D.
w. Pillsbury & Son, who have just opened their
fine. large store in Central Block in this city,
where they are prepared to sell all kinds Of gro
ceries at the lowest prices. This store is one of
the largest and best on the river, and everything
sold is fresh, and of the incest kind. The firm
have the advantage of possessing a new stock,
and all who do business with it will find that they
have been satisfactorily dealt with.
We stated the other day that Fred Gullifer. at
work in Goodell & Co.'S foundry in Watervie,
WAS badly if not fatally injured by the bursting of
an emery wheel. He was struck in the forehead
by part Of the stone, and his skull badly
crushed that the injury was considered fatal.
corner of the fragment cut a perpendicular cash
over the right eye, about three inches long, fore.
ing the fractured bone down upon the brain. Ire
panning was resorted to- Some fifteen pieces of
the skull were removed, varying in size from a
quarter OF an inch to two inches in length. lie
was so far relieved by the operation that on the
following morning he answered some simple
questions intelligently, and recognized different
members of the family. The prospects are favor
able for ultimate recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

BERLIN, November 10. The Pole arrested on
suspicion of intending TO attempt assassination of
Emperor William and Prince Bismark, has been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

Read the good loud language of Huntington,
Mason & Co., in their advertisement. They mean
just what they say, and can back it up every time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

Col. Robert q. Iogersoll called the secretar
Of state and stated that he did not desire his nam
used in connection with the Berlin mission. rs h
did not want the position. prefering to practc
law in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20
iHarrieb.

In VT. Vernon, Get nth, by u II Thing Esq.
Leaudcr NJ. Cox to Miss Ida NJ. French, both (
Mt. Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

FORT FAIRFIELD.
Snow storm .
NEW liAMPSIIIRE.

FORT FAIRFIELD, November 10. Three inches
of snow fell here last ght.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

Chief Justice Davis, 10 Oyer and Terminer
court to-day, charged the grand jury at length in
favor of enforcement Of the excise law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20
VIRGINIA..
Defacing a Monument.

CHATTANOOGA, November 10. The confeder-
ate monument completed, ready to erect was de-
faced beyond repair, Saturday evening" by some
unknown person.
Sailed.
FORTRESS MONROE, November 10. The Unit
ed States steamer Plymouth has sailed for the
West Indies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20
Enforcement of Excise Law.

Elizabeth Tilton is now said to decline returnin!
to Theodore, and evea refused TO see him the las
time he called.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

Six frame buildings in West Hoboken were
burned to-day. Loss Sl2 900; partially insured.
Personal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

The mi-Centennial meeting of the Ladies
Benevolent Society" will take place this afternoon
and evening, at the house of Mrs. Allen Lambard.
The friends and patrons are cordially invited.
lodge Of Odd Fellows has been instituted at
Richmond, W it'll the following officers: Y S.
Spaulding, N g.; Henry c. Reed, V. G. c. f..
Dinslow, p. S.. F. j. Buker II. s.. S. r. Allen,
~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20
lotal ann State Mems.

Yesterday the air was bracing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20

LONDON, November 10. The British post office
has arranged with various steamship lines for tie
mail serv ice between Englan and the United
States, the money to be divided between them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-20
Sailed.
INDIANA.
DefalcatiOn.

New YORK, November 10. Accounts of Treas
urer Washburn of Lapote county, Indiana, are
short twenty thousand dollars, through embezzle-
ment by fast son who was his assistant.
Mail Agpnfs ElaciIoneprin0.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-20
MIscIILAHHous.
MATHEWS ELEcrxp.

Columbus, March 4O-In tho house
the republicans noninatcd Stanley
Matthews for u. 8. senator And the
ballot stood; Matthews, s4; blank,
"a; Gsither, 8; Frank Hsrd, l.
Those who voted for Gather and
Hurd were democrats who refused 10
be bound by the den ocratic caucus.
In the senate Matthews had twenty
blank thirteen. The joint session
will be held 10. morrow aud Matthew
declared elected.
The sUNKES STEAMER.
Long Branch, March ao-Ths tide
risca and falls in the stranded steamer
4Rusland. Her s,ern is sinking 10 the
sand and the cargo in the after par,
Of the ship b nuder VISITOR.
pouNn DEAD.
coiumbus, o., March, aO--Abne,
Haines member 81 the state senai.
from Butler and Montgomery coun
ties, was- found dead At his boardin,
house this morning, lying ~ tn.
foot Of . high. pair. Of siairs. Sesa.o
Hainss was over 20 years Of age an,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-20

quite feeble. he spen. the evening
with some Of his friends and started
TO HE room i apparently his usual
health. He was not ssee until this
moraing when be was found q above
stated q tho foot Of the stairs With
his neck broken.
woRsx sroRM THAN OURS.
Chicago, March 90 The telegraph
reports heavy rain aud thunder
stora about Springfield and Bloom
ington. A furious snow storm 4
driving at this tins-tw O'Clock p.
a. lin Chicago. The streets are full
Of snov which has been % the ground
nearly the estire nosth. Il tAssnos
turss into rain thers y prospect d
some damage By food.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-20

purpose, but the court ruled not to
receive evidence against or for her
character. Upon this Renos Wit
nesses were notified that they
would not be called and tho case is
being summed up on evidence mostly
submitted BY the prosecution. In
army circles here the opinion seems
general that Reno will be found gully
ard HE dismissal from the service rec
commended.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-20
INV YORK.
ArrH. nIs noNYY.

New York, March 2o-oseph L.
Lewis, Of Hoboken, n. J., died :
short tias go. aged S6, bsqasaeAing
hts estire estate, valued at . million
dollars, to the government to help TO
pay the national debt. Lewis lived
in quiet retirement in Garden street,
surrounded b. isw servants. After
he gave up business, tveaty yoars
ago, 10 was . credited bachelor BY
everybody that knew him and often
declared be had no relatives in this
country or Eogland, his native land.
Yesterday, however, richly dressed
woman, appeared 10 the surrogate Z
Office, claiming to be his vito and tha,
she vas married to Lewis one year
ago. Another woman claiming to b
. niece Of Lewis has filed caveat 70,
the million.
COAL SALE.
New York, March 2o-Tvo hun
[dred and twenty-five thousand tons Of
Pittston coal were sold to day BY the
Pennsylvania Coal company, in hall
an hour, 1t ten to thirty cents reduc-
tion from the February sales, price,
ranging ). e235 q 1921.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-20
Major Reno's Trial for tho SLAM
der Of Capt. Bells Wife
Drawing to :
Close.
With . Prospect that Reno will
BE Feand Guilty and
Dismissed From
tho Ser
vice.
WAtHl1orox.
cABIxEr nErr1xa.

CABINET MRErIN0.
y Arlington March 2o-A cabinet
meeting began 1t 10 and the presi-
dent did not receive to-day. The
session is likely 10 continue during
the greater portion of day. All the
members are present and affairs 10
South Carolina and Louisians are un.
der consideration. There are vast
numbers Of papers bearing upon these
cases boing examined. Little dis
cussion 10 involved q there i harmo-
ny Of views with tho president. Il
does not SCENE probable judging
from what 10 already known, that
these cases viii be disposed Of sep
arateIy, but it 10 believed that upon
the subjscs Of Withdrawing troops
from tneir present positions in New
Orleans and Columbia the same d.
rcctions will be given. Intense inter
es4 10 manifested.
Washington March 2O-E1perts
who been examining foundations
Of Washington monument report they
are adequate and the appropriation
of two hundred thousand dollars con-
sequently become available.
PACKARD BELIIGERRNT.
Washington, March 20-The re
por. that Gov. Packard 10 inclined te
violence in New Orleans has been ths
subject Of comment in administratior
circles, snd not Of . favorable oharsc.
ter, though it has not been formally
talked uf. Upon representations 4
the president that Packard may b,
under the impression that such actior
on his part would influence 40 early
determination BY the government h
president d reported to have seie
that such view would indicate poo
perception Of Judgment and vors'
opinion Of the 6smness Of The I'd
miuistratioa. Tho war depsrtaeu
il convinced that the troops In Nsv
Orleans will compel obedience TO sh'
laws if violations Of public psaoe sr,
begun.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-20
4 Letter from Martin Luthe.

From the E4ssss tPa.) Tnss.
M. Frederick LAusr has in his keep
ing an original manuscript letter Of the
great rsformsr, Martin Luther, dated
in the year l642, The letter is writ
ten on : halt sheet Of paper. note size,
and i in . we'll preserved condition.
The manuscript is legibls aud the Gig.
nature, Martin Lasihs,, D." 10 writ
ten in : good, bold hand. There is
10 doubt - 70 the authenticity Of the
letter, written in tho dialect OF the
German language curreot during the
sixteenth century. Tho signature
and ohirogEaphy have been compared
with other manuscripts of DR..
Martin Luther still in existence, and
found to be an exact resemblance.
The letter il tho property Of John G.
LANCE, Of Richmond, Virginia, and
Vas sent TO NJ. Lauer by that gentle
man, in hope that = purchaser for it
might be found at the Centennial.
Mr.. Lang came in possession Of the
lette by socident. Anumber Of years
ago be had cent to him IN old German
book, vhichit Vas represented had At
the time been the property Of DR.. Mar.
tin Luther. The beok vas printed
some time during the. sixthtecnth oen-
tury, and it bore the appearance Of no.
having been opened for : couple ol
hundred years. Concealed among the
leaves Of this book was found this
letter which 10 now 90 highly priced
The letter is . brief dissertation on
tho one. J, hundred and eighteenth
Psalm, aud contains thoughts similar
20 those found In the "Hyma Of III.
Refosner,n sud i. is believed tha. the
inditing Of this letter FIRST led to tha,
famous hymn. The letter ocassin.
expressions which now sound so ex
ceedingly curious, in the present re.
fined condition Of the German Ian
guagc. This writing is neat and con.
else, although diih,ult to read, e1cep,
to thorodgh student Of Gernan, il
co0sequcoce Of authorizations, and
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-20
Hajor lsns's Trial.
ARRAIaxED roR sLANDERIna 4 BROTH
n errrcEs's WIFE.

ARRAIGNED FOB sLANDERING A BROTH
n erFrcER's wIYH.
St. Paul, March 20.-The trial Of
Major N. A. Reno, of the seventh
cavalry, commanding 1t Fort Amber
crombie. which has been progressing
before . court martial here Of which
Col. W. B. Hazen is presiding
officer, is drawing to : close. Ex.
Governor Davis, counsel for
Reno, summed up the case for the
defense to-day and Judge advocate
Major Barr will close tomorrow.
The trial hes been private and tho
details are not officially published,
but II is known outside that charges
were brought BY Capt. J. n. Bell,
odnmanding company F., 7,h cavalry,
stasisosd q Fort Abercronbie, and
thst the specifications include an
alleged infamous proposal 70 the wife
Of Bell and slanderous conversation
snd writing concerning her. These
specifications are understood to have
been ssstsinsd BY the evidence Of
Ars. Bell that 10 did make such pro-
posals, and BY the evidence Of An
army chaplain with Dote written BY
Reno produced BY him. The chap.
lain, having accepted an invitation to
visit Capt. and Mrs. Bell st For,
Absrorombie, was urgently asked te
aoospt Reno's hospitality. Upon hi
refusal, pleading his prior engagement
Reno remarked upon the attractions
at Bells quarters in such manner ..
conveyed . decided reflection upor
Mrs. Bells character. Further Reno
sent note. TO the chaplain IN whicl
was emLodied the plain suggestion
that tho chaplain was reosivins illtci
4 favo-s from A1 Bell, whose busban,
was temporarily absent. This not,
is ssid to'have beea psodsssd = ooart
! Upon Bells return, being inforns,
BY his frieod, the chaplain, Of Reno
speech and writing shout Mrs. Bel
he demanded an apology and repar,
ton from Reno. The latter ;uati6e
himself By saying that Capt. Bcnteeu
Lieut. WaIlscs and other oMcc1 hs'
told him Mrs. Bells conduct an
:. character were disgrsceful. These q
6cers, called n Witnesses denied he,
: ling said to or before Reno anything {
the tenor which he alleged. 1t il n
ported tha. Reno's counsel propose
! to introduce, evidence. impeachin
{ Mrs. Beils character, having Il
1 noanced several Witnesses for th,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-20
YANKTON TUESDAY EVENING. MARCH 20.

singular terms used The age Of the
letter, three hundred land thirty-four
years, and its excellent state Of pre-. :,
ervation. give 1; great value, nni il
will mo- doubt ultimately 6nd an eager
purchaser In some collector Of curios-
tiles Of this kind.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-20
rol11aH. iil;
TuRKIsH srRxxorH.

TuRKIsH srRENGTH.
London, March 20-Seyeral highly
distinguished European officers, long
investigating the strength Of tho Tur-
kish army. state that official estimates
are vastly exaggerated. Tho Turks
only have on the Danube frontier and:
in Bosnia and Herzegovina 159, 900
men with, what seems hardly credible,
725 cannons. This force they are pre-
pairing to strengthen with reserve
Of 25,ooe men. They have on the
,Asiatic frontier abeut 10000 and l2O
cannons. Altogether their army
numbers $4,000.
AsURRLIkxHTARY CLAUSE.
1t is asserted that stipulation re-
lative to RussiA's disarminx which
oosld not appear in the protocol is
embodied in special dispatch Of the
Russian government to Count schov.
valo6 who 10 empowered to give q
copy to Lord Derby.
AMNEsrY FoR COMMUNISTS.
Versailles, March 2O-The extreme
left have resolved to again introduce
: motion for amnesty for communists.
READY FOR work.
There are 5000 Softas in Const.n-
tinopls we'll armed and ready for any
uovement.
LEADER ARRESTED.
II 10 said the leader Of the battalion
Of soldiers who fought against the
Scrvians during the late var 10 among
the persons recently arrested. J.
BOAT RAcK BETS.
London, March 20.-Betting on the
Oxford and Cambridge boat race il
ENDURIxG ExcIrEMESE
Tho Times says: Never within the
memory Of man has there been such
enduring excitement in the Ottoman
capital. We may hope however that
the porte still possesses sufficient au
thority to maintain domestic quiet
Whatever may be the state Of the
empire il has the advantage that .
greater part Of the christian popul.-
ton have profcsnd dread Of tn,
threatened war and however much
they dislike tho Turks they shrins
from the process Of being liberated.
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new York market.
New York, March 20.
!. ,w.,Ar.9a!s. .,c.s Ss chle'so, soa, 4t:
CokN-Pirmsr; nsw mixed wes,ern, S5ass;
cid do, 6665s.
oArs-Firm; mixed wes,srn AID state, -
ass: white 4sGt5s ---- >--------
fORk-steady At IA 7a3lts5.
LARD-Firmer at rs.
WAISKY-lll.
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MARKETS BIZ TELEGRAPH.


new Yerx.
New York. March 20,
AoEsy 1af,i per cent.
Govsrnnsn,s-Firm.
Gold le4S.
stocks--Ac,ivs, unsettled Ard lower.
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chicago.

Chieaxo.
Chicago. March 20.
WHEAT-Srong-.k higher IS cash. + .5ti
asked April; 19N asked Nay.
CORN-Firm; 1s1 for cash; !; All bid for Nay.
OATs-Fhm; 33h bid; caAh 33tt bid MAY.
RYE-Higher, sA,s In stors.
DAhLIY-51h.
PORK-Rirner and active at IS 10 for ea,h,
- s7,< for Nay.
LARD-Firmer higher at "a. cath
WHISKY-to6.