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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-16
WARRANTY!

RY virtue OF authority vest in me, clerk Of
ID the Village school Dist let OF the c ~ Au
gusta, hereby notify and warn the legal bhab
tants of sand district, qua HE'D by law to vote in
city affairs, TO meet at the High School Room in
SAID District, on saturday The 2lst day of April,
In, at O'Clock Il. to act the following arli-
cles, viz:
Article /. To choose a Mode, ator.
Article ?. To choo Clerk.
Ar icle ). To choose u director.
Article I. To hear the report of the Directors
and act upon such matter as may bs prest nted
therein.
Article 5. To raise money for the su port of
Schoo 8, repairs of school houses, discounts and
attachments on taxes, and commits lions for collect
ing taxes.
Artic'e 8. To see ii the District will make any
discount on taxes paid within specified time, aud
II so, to fix the rate thereof.
Article ]. To determine in what manner the
taxes assessed by the District shalt be collected.
Article s. To provide for the debt OF the District
maturing the ensuing year, and Tor the payment of
Interest on the District debt.
Articles To see ii the District will authorize
the Directors to compromise with Thomas l. tile
the amount of unsolicited taxes in his hands.
Article 10. To act upon any other business
which may be ga ly transacted
JF. PIERCE,
Clerk o School District.
Augusta, Ap1 Is, 1877.
Atrue copy.
At.est:- j + PIERCE.
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THE ST. LOUIS FIRE.

ST. LOUIS, April IA. No more bodies have
been taken from the ruins of the Southern Hotel
since yesterday. The search progresses with great
vigor and will not cease until every particle of the
debris is turned over.
Several articles of jewelry with the initials Of
I'll. j. clark and wife, were found this morning,
near where their bodies were discovered, thus
completing their iden tifcation. Three more of
the unaccounted for guests telegraphed their safe
~ this morning. 1t is also known that X. L. j.
Miles of Cincinnati, is safe, and s. Monroe of n.
l., whose name was telegraphed last night, is be-
lieved to be s. W. Morrison Of the same city, who
is safe, and now at the Lendell hotel
Another body, supposed to be that of man,
was taken from the ruins this evening, so badly
burned as to be unrecognized.
Considerable property in the shape of jewelry,
SILVER ware etc., has been unearthed and restored
to the owners.
One of the guests, n. W. Latson, reports from
Indianapolis, having left before the fire.
Chief Engineer Russell of the hotel, says that
the hire department was summoned too late to be
oil much use in stopping the fire.
About three-quarters of an exceedingly vaua-
Ole diamond necklace belonging TO Mrs. Munster,
day.
Seven of the fifteen unaccounted for guests.
whose names were telegrsphed last night, reported
by telegraph to-day.
NEW YORK, April 10. The IIerald's st. louis
special says Oriin Welsh, Mayor of Topeka, Kan.
sas, tells strange story in connection with the
fire. He occupied room ll9, just over the store
room, where the fire is supposed to have orig mat
ed. He entered his room at o'clock in the eve
ming and found it filed with smoke. lie sum.
moned the bell boy and asked the cause of the
smoke. The boy supposed it came from CRATE
somewhere in the hotel. Mr.. Welsh went out
and returned at 1890 o'clock. There was then
strong smell OF fire in the room and more smoke
than before. Not being able to sleep, he went to
the night clerk and had his room changed to the
fourth floor, where he was sleeping when the
alarm was made.
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EUROPE.
The Eastern Ouestiou.

CoNsTANTIyoPLE. April IA. Abdul Kerim,
commander-in-chef of the Turkish army accom-
panied by an ambassadors staff, have gone to
Farna.
The Montenegrin delegates have postponed
their departure until next week.
ST. PETERSBURG. April IA. War Ia regarded
as inevitable, but Russian military measures don't
indicate the immediate opening Of the campaign.
1t Is believed Austria will make an effort at pscf
cation, but success Is not thought probable.
VIENNA, April IA. The new Free Press this
evening says the Danube Steamboat Co. is in
formed that the Turks commen need throwing
bridge over the Danube at Calafat.
England.
LONDON, April IA. The stock exchange to-day
IS greatly depressed. Turkish aud Russian secur-
tiles have reached the lowest point touched since
the outbreak Of the instruction in 1875.
Denial.
A telegram from St. Petersburg says the rumor
published In the Berlin kereuz Zeitung that in
structlons were sent yesterday to the Russian
charge d'afairs at;Constantinople, to declare war
against the Porte, is unfounded.
France.
PARIS, April IA. The Moniteur semi-officially
declares it is the nlexible resolve of France to re-
main neutral
Russia.
ST.. PETERSBURG. April IA. The journals here
unanimously declare that the moment has arrived
10 give effect to the cars Moscow speech.
Austria.
VIENNA, April Is. 1t Is daily expected that the
car will issue manifesto declaring Turkeys re-
ply to the protocol an sffront to the Russian peo-
pie.
Gortschakof Is preparing circular assuring
the powers that Russia intends to make no con-
quests, but is merely bent on forcing Turkey to
execute the desired reforms in the treatment of
the christian subjects Of the sultan.
Austria is resolved, If necessity demands, to To-
cslize the war by the armed occupation of Bosnia.
The Austrian credit active. having fallen twenty
per cent. in ten days.
Germany.
BERLIN, April Is. Count Won Moltke in q
conversation this evening, doubted that Russia
would gain an easy victory in event of war, and
gave great praise to the efficiency of the Turkish
soldiers.
TestimOnial.
PARIS, April 10. The car has conferred on G.
Champney Of Boston, the Order of St. Staniel, in
testimony Of his satisfaction at Champney's i'm
provements in dies, coinage and gin work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-16

The Maine Teachers Association is composed
of those who make teaching their business, and its
main object il, by free interchange Of views. to
seek, and, so far possible TO determine the bes,
methods of teaching the different studies pursued
| in a II the grades of our system of education.
The Executive Committee of the Association
j. II. Hanso ', Fred f. C. Robbins, Miss NJ r
Billings, Miss l.. t. Moses, have given notice thai
the first annual meeting of the Association will be
held in City Hall, Bangor, the Sd and 4th Of
May.
| School Supervisors and professional teachers in
all grades and departments ofteaching cordially
| invited to attend.
Hotel fare at the hotels, will be 81 30 per day
Excursion tickets will be sold at all stations o.
the NJ. c. Railroad and its branches to those go
ing TO the meeting of the association for one fare
the roun4 trip, but free return tickets will be
issued at the meeting.
Following Is the programme:
THURSDAY.
49, P. NJ. Spelling and Reading. Paper by
w. J. Cortbell, State Superintendent of Schools
to be followed by discussion.
FRIDAY.
Q, A. VI. English Grammar. Paper by C. c.
| Rounds, Principal of the Pennington State Nor
NAL School. Discussion.
II, NJ. Completion Of organization and choice
of Officers.
$780, P. NJ. Marking and Examinations. Paper
by A. w. Burr. Principal of the Halowe Clas-
| steal School. Discussion.
I 3d. p. NJ. Best methods OF teaching Eng lish
Literature in the High School and College. Dis
cusson to be opened by Pref. j. 5. Sewsll, of the
Bangor Theolog ical Sem mary.
supreme Judicial Court-Libbey ]. pre-
siding.
SATURDAY. April Nth.
Francis L. Heath, Exec, VS.. Elvn Jaquith
The trial was finished and the cause given TO the
jury in the morning. 1t was nearly noon when
they returned with verdict for the defendant
The jury (the frsD were then excused till Mon
day. The other jury were discharged from furth-
| er attendance. Two or three more jury trials are
| assigned for next week, occupying three or -four
| days, after which the court will adjourn finally.
Adjourned to Monday at 10 A. NJ.
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U. S. HOME FOR d. V. S.

IUUts, ME-, ApfI IoIH, IofI'
The National Minstrels closed the season at
Togus last evening, with grand complimentary
benefit TO Billy Fox, the pleasing vocalist of the
troupe. The attendance unusually large,
quite number having come from the neghbor-
lug cities to testify by their presence their appre
citation of his services. Near the close of the
entertainment, Mr.. Fox came forward, and in be-
half of the National Minstrels presented to Mr..
Geo. w. Annablc, the efficient manager Of the
troupe, splendid cane appropriately carved for
the purpose. Mr.. Annable responded in a neat
little speech, and the close of this season was
marked by general good feeling all round. Y.
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UTAH.
Resolution.

SALT LAKE, April a. AT mass meeting OF
non. Mormons to-day resolution was offered BY
Nathan Kmbsll to amend tine organic act of the
territory so as to read as follows;
"All male inhabitants twenty one years of age
and citizens of the United States, shall be entitled
to vote, and shall be eligible for office, provided,
however, that person living in practice of big
amy shall be permitted to hold any office or vote
at any election or to act as juror.
That all votes shall be by secret ballot and that
all laws in conflict with these provisions shall be
repealed"
The resolution was unanimously adopted, and
referred to the committee on resolutions.
memorial to Congress was also adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-16

Many thousands OF dollars are spent annually In
distributing, free Of charge. Sample Bottles Of
country. to those suffering from CouGh,, Asthma
Hemorrhages, Consumption, and other Throst
and Lung Diseases, that the afflicted might satis-
fly themselves, that this remedy would save them
from those fatal diseases. No peSsn has ever
used this medicine without getting immediate re-
lief, yet there are great many poor, suffering,
skepucal persons going about our streets " it'll .
suspicious cough, and the voice Of consumption
coming from their lungs, that will not try it. II
you die, it is your own fault, as you can 20 to
your druggist and get sample bottle for 10 cents
gular size only Is cents. dec9-tTTS& "
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DEERINC:.
Fire.

PORTLAND. April II. The Brighton House 10
Deering, with outbuildings, was destroyed by fire
at two o'clock this morning. The insurance was
seven thousand on buildings, and one thousand on
furniture, as follows; Amazon, three thousand
Security, New Haven fifteen hundreds St. Paul
two thousand; Hamburger, fifteen hundred. The
loss will be from nine to ten thousand dollars. II
was recently purchased and owned by Charles G.
Crosby and j. o. White. The fire originated
from defective chimney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-16

The steamer "Star of the East" came up the
Kennebec to Gardiner, on Saturday morning,
her first trip for the season. This favorite boat is
in most exec llent condition for the summer cam
paigp, and is commanded, as usual, by the veter-
an, Capt. Collins. The "Claron" will continue
to run from Augusta and Hallowel, to Gardiner,
to connect with the "Star." She gaily sailed up
to cur wharves on Saturday about haf-pas eleven
o'clock in the forenoon, her old commander, Capt.
Mclaughlin, at the helm. Our business men
will be pleased that the Captain retains the posi-
ton which be has filed acceptably for so many
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-16

The Argus says hearing on the disputed ped-
gree Of Tom b. Patchen was recently held in
Portland, before Gen. Tilton at the PEBBLE House.
The General is one OF the censors of the National
Breeders Association of New York, for the decis-
ion of all pedigrees. Both parties appeared and
furnished documents and other evidence of their
respective claims. Gen. Titon reserved his decis-
ion, but has promised to give it officially
at as early day This decision will settle the mat
Ter beyond all further dispute, and it will be look
e for by all breeders and other parties interested
with the greatest interest.
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, April Il. 1871.
FLOUR-Extra spring, IS s5a6 25.
WHEAT-SO. spring, l 2ek ai37h; cash IDA
al May.l A.; June No. .. GOAL sax
a.; rejected, l4-al Is.
tORN-No. mixed. AZ. cash; May. *
June. 477..
OATS-33sa-c. cash. ASK May; &c. June.
RYE-No. =, 76-c.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, So a55c
PORK - Cash, IL - ala 2j all year, "a 80;
May, IA 3lx; June, IA Is.
LARD Cash, Us cash; 9 75--a9 rs, MAY !:
June y yo--a0.00.
BULK MEATS-Shouiders, st.a-c; short RIB
sides, INA C; short clear rib. SKA C.
WHISkEY-Western, l 06b.
tREiGHrs-Corn to Buffalo, skc.; wheat do.
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CALIFORNIA.
Horse TrOt.

SAN Francisco, April IA. A race occurred to-
day at Bay Dist. Park, between Occident and Oak
land Maid, to wagon, best 3 in 5. Purse 81, 900 ;
good day and track Before the race the Maid
was the favorite, 100 to IS. Occident drew the
pole and won the first heat in 2 25. Occident was
now the favorite at 100 to 65. Occident won the
second heat in 2l. In the third heat Occident
broke on the home stretch, and the Maid won in
2.27 IA. The 4lh heat and race was won by &C.
cident; time, 2.29. The race was well contested
throughout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-16

The police officers made seizure at Charles
Lizards saloon, Saturday, capturing about thirty
five gallons of the contrsband stuff. The liquor
was in tank buried in the cellar, and the officers
had to dig for it, and pump it out. The also called
on A. L. Getchel and he seeing them coming
threw bottle partly filled, out of the back win
dow. Officer Davis, who was back of the build
ing, attempted to catch it ION the fly but "muf
fed it," and the bottle went into the river, but
floated, and the officer secured it at steamboat
wharf.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Aeansbsf Sonsual.
LEWISTON.
Fatal Accident.

UtHI NCCIUVHIs
LEWISTON, April IA. On Saturday afternoon
John Donovan, aged thiriy-one years. employed
by Messrs. Nancy ON stone work at the bleachery,
was crushed by falling stone. caused by break
ing of derrick rope. Death was instantaneous.
The workmen were engaged in putting in cause
way. Donavan was STOPPING to fasten some irons,
when scale hung from the arm of the derrick
was swung out just as the load was directly
over him the rope broke in the block and the
scale, loaded with ton of granite, fell crushing
him into the ground. OF course he was literally
crushed, bones beng broken and the form horri-
bly, mutilated. The body was recovered as soon
as possible. Mr.. Dempsey had the remains cared
for at once. Coroner Brooks was called, but
deemed an inquest unnecessary.
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Our dry goods dealers ought to know that many
of our citizens are obtaining from Boston, samples
Of goods for their spring outfits, not finding the
variety here that they desire. That is ruinous
course which our traders should render unneces-
Sary by filling their shelves with the newest and
iitest styles This they can do, and thus keep the
trade at home that will otherwise be diverted to
Boston.
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GEORGIA..
Arrested.

ATLANTA, April IA. Seven white citizens Ogle-
thrope county, were arrested to-day by deputy
United States marshals, on warrants sworn out by
Luke johnson of Crawfords. They were taken
under the ku klux act and brought to this city
They waived examination and gave bail in seven
thousand dollars each. Luke johnson and other
colored men are in Athens Jail for safe keeping.
Burned at Sea.
SAVANNAH, April IA. Steamship Leo from this
port for Nassau the l2h was destroyed by fire at
3 A. NJ, on the 18th, IN heavy southeast gale
eighty miles south of Tybee, thirty miles Off the
shore. The two Miss Farringtons of Nassau and
Mr.. Paddendick Of New York, the only passen-
gers are missing. Part of the crew went off in
life boat and are supposed to be lost. The rest Of
the crew and officers were taken from life raft
on the 18th at III A. NJ.
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PORTLAND.
Body FOnnd ,

PORTLAND, April IA. The dead body Of man
was found at Central wharf dock this morning
lie was about five feet eight inches in height 1t
is supposed to be the body of sailor who was
missed from vessel last winter.
Sailed.
The steamship SCANDINAVIAN sailed at 100 for
Liverpool, with seventeen cabin and nineteen
steerage passengers.
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sSperiaI Notices.
A CARD p!

To all who are suffering from the errors and in.
discretions OF youth, nervous weakness, early de-
cay, loss Of manhood, &C, will send you recipe
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy was discovered by a missionary in
South America. send a selfaddresscd envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH 7. INMAS, Station ID, Bible
House, New York CITY. febC-sn teod&wGm
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The Alaska Cleaner and Polisher. for all kinds
of metals, marble, glassware, crockery, &C.. has
been used with astonishing success by housekeep.
ers in this city, and they have found it infinitely
superior to anything of the kind they have ever
tested. 1t is cheaper than soap, and may be found
at the stores in this city. +. W. Lapham is agent
in this vicinity.
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NORTH CAROLINA.
Marine News.

WILMINGTON, April IA. Pilot boats Mary X.
Sprunt and Uriah Humans. one with seven and
the other with six men chiefly pilots aboard left
Smithvile last Wednesday morning, going to sea
and have not been heard from since. Both are
thought to be lost. Several small vessels are
ashore rear Smithvile.
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Miss Annie Louise Cary astouished the Hart
ford people by gorgeous exhibition of diamonds
at her conrert the other evening. The Times of
that city describes the gems and adds in an adj
hiring way "Her hair was dressed simply, with
h ,avy braids, and ornsmented with natural flow
ers, held by large diamond butterfly, which was
not visible from the front, and was, as Miss Cary
vely remarked, for the benefit of the chorus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-16

Tickets for the grand entertainment to be given
at Granite Hall, on Wednesday evening, by the
Berger Family and Sol Smith Russell, may now
be had at the office of the Eastern Express Com
Pany. The excellent character of this company is
fully known by our citizens, who will largely at
tend the entertainment. Sol Smith Russell IS
simply inimitable, and in his several speciaics
h.s no equal on the continent
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PENNSYLV
A Crazy Man on his Muscle.

ALTOONA, April IA. To-day a miner named
William Harkins, from Huntsdale, supposed in
sane. caused by drink, approached a man named
provocation stabbed him four times in the sid G and
once on the leg. with ordinary knife. lie then
ran across the street to crowd of men, who start
ed to run. j. &. Krupp fell, when Harkins stab
bed him fatally in the stomach. lie cannot live
Harkins was struck over the head his skull frac-
tured twice, and his left arm broken. He was also
shot twice. His injuries are fatal.
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sAaIliso.

In Lewiston. Chas. Damn to Miss Emma Carvie,
both OF l..
In Ellsworth I'd inst, Elmer +. Rowe to Mss
Luella A. Davis; 7th inst, James j. Lawton 10
Ella f. Marcves, both of fremont
In Bath, llth inst, Alfred b. Dunnng to Miss
Ella y. streut, both of
In Port land, 9Th inst. Edward Vincent to Miss
Mary e. Henry, both of r.
In Auburn, llth inst, James L. Kingsley to Miss
Edith +. Eaton, both OF A.
In Yarmouth, litn inst, DIR. G. p. Thompson of
Portland, to Miss Louise Byram of Yarmouth.
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Winthrop Locals.

Abbie Story Doutney of Boston, lectured at
Town Hall, Winthrop, on Thursday evening last,
with marked success and crowded house.
c. NJ. Bailey is contracting his business by dis
charging some of his help.
The roads in Winthrop nearly dry.
Some Of the farmers have commenced work on
th cir land
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The grand allegory and tabeaux, entitled "The
Great Republic is to be presented at Granite
Hall. on Saturday and Monday evenings, April
2lst and Odd, for the benefit of the high and gram
mar schools. This grand centennial entertain
ment is under the direction Of Mr. J. NJ. Hagar,
and has the endorsement of well known gentle men
and educators. We shall speak further Of this
splendid entertainment
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NEW JERSEY.
The st, LOEis Fire.

NEW YORK, April Is. John G. Berran and
wife, nee A lie Sears. were married in jersey
City month ago, and left for the west on their
wedding trip, with elegant wardrobes and costly
presents of jcwelry, and returned to their home
yesterday. with all the property gone. They were
Louis, and barely escaped. They had room in
the sixth story, and when the alarm was given
fled in their night dresses, leaving all their prop
eIfY.
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BANGOR.
Destructive Fire.

BANGOR. April Is. Fire broke out in o. NJ.
Browns dry goods store, at 1915 this A. NJ. Fire
in upper story, now under control. Damage I'M
known at present
A later despatch says the fire was conf ned to
the third story, filled with furniture, etc. Cause
unknown. Loss. by removal of goods, water and
smoke, not estimated vet. Insurance, 81, 400.
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HARRINGTON.
Railroad Accident.

PENNINGTON, April IA. Jack McCarty of No
Leeds, was run over by passenger train near
North Jay, to-day. One arm was crushed badly
a1d he was cut about the head
A later despatch says Mccarthy was taken to
Wilton and had his arm amputated, and died soon
after
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Post Office CHANCES

WASHINGTON, April 10. The following are re-
Gently postal changes for New England
Office established at Prentiss, Penobscot county,
Me-, John Thompson, postmaster.
o. F. James appointed postmaster at Thornton,
Grafton equity, y. ii.
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The boys of the "Connor Cadets" are 10 give
an entertainment at Granite Hall on Tuesday to-
morrow evening, for the purpose of raising funds
topurchase uniforms for those members who cans
not afford to buy for themselves. The object is a
worthy one and the entertainment will be well
worth atte nding.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Suicide.

BosToS, April 10. William Coleman hung
himself yesterday at Medford.
Personal.
A Washington special to the Herald says the
weather is so unpleasant that Gov. Morrill, has
abandoned his trip TO Atlanta. Ga, on which he
had intended starting 10 day. He will go to Port
land soon and be qualified rs collector Of customs
after which he will probably visit the west, and
remain some weeks at Fort lie wentworth where
his son-in-law, Major Dunn, is at present sta
toned.