Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-09
NEW YORK.
Fire.

Fire.
New YORK, April 7. Two fires in West Troy,
last night. The storehoase of the Cement Com.
pany was burned, loss 5000, aud five buildings
on broadway, loss $4,000.
Custom Officers.
The Sun reports that Collector Arthur's remoy-
al from the New York custom house is a subject
of serious consideration, if not already decided
upon; Secretary Shermans attention has been
called to the fact that Arthur's law practice con-
tinues, and that he has more watchful eve to
politics than to the customs service. A similar
movement looks toward the removal of Collector
Casey at New Orleans.
Weather.
Weather clear, fine, wind west.
Convicted.
A gang OF boys were convicted last evening of
robbing the clothing store of William L. Walker.
Sentence was suspended.
The Jewett Horror.
1t is now generally believed that Orvle Jewett
premeditated and planned the murder of his
brother, in consequence of the dissatisfaction of
ship.
Orville, when last noticed by any one, was
standing in front of the fire with his hands under
his coat tails. The wife Of the janitor said when
she and her husband were startled by the first ex-
plosion, she sprang up from the breakfast table
when she heard four sharp reports in quick sue.
cession, but attached no Importance to the circum-
stance until the finding of bullets and their con-
nection with the empty chambers of the small
pistol were pointed to her.
1t seems the evidence shows that after throwing
the grenade and finding himself comparatively un-
hurt, Orville, carrying out his preconceved plan,
drew the email revolver and discharged all four
barrels in his breast. Three remained in him and
the fourth went through the right hand and
nQn n nj mob mad A.
panels of the hall door and buried itself in the
soft wood of the hall wall. Subsequently Orville
drew the large revolver and put the finishing
tsuch to his CHASTITY work.
Charles Taintor, son-in-law of George w. Jew
EFT, has made the following statement
"He was sitting in the main office, when the ex-
ploslon occurred, and was partly stunned. In
mediately he heard his faher-in law call him by
name and he rushed into the rear room In the
gloom caused by the smoke he saw George w.
Jewett lying on the floor, with Orville D. Jewstt
lying partly over him. As he went in Mr.. Dean
came out wringing his hands. Orville rolled off
his uncle, and Taintor saw that he had q small
pistol in his hand, and he distinctly saw Orve
place it at his breast and fire more than once.
Mr.. Taintor rushed out of the place, calling for
help, and as soon as Mr.. George w. Jewett was
taken from the rear room, he went to Staten Is
land and informed Mr.. Jewett's family of his
DEATH"
Mr.. Taintor will testify to these facts at the in
quest.
Notwithstanding the statements by Charles W.
Jewett and Charles Tantor, to the effect that Or
vile Jewett shot himself, the police and coroner
regard them as absurd, and the course of the bul.
lets and other circumstances show to their minds
that he shot by third person.
Personal.
A Washington despatch says that congressman
HARRISON of Alabama remains in Washington and
is afraid TO return home, as the democrats threat
o n to shoot m lie
telegraphs Hsralson that it is not safe for him to
return home.
Canal Open.
PORT JARVIS, April s. The navigation Of the
Delaware Il Hudson canal begins April 18TH
The freight on coal remains the same as last sea-
son.
Base Ball.
New YORK, April g. The Hartford club of
Brooklyn yesterday defeated field nine at base
ball, by score of Is to 49,
Easter.
There was an imposing celebration Of Easter on
board OF the Russian feet after midnight last
and two Grand Dukes were among those taking
part in the ceremonies.
Funeral.
New YORK. April s. The funeral of Orvle
d. Jewett took place to-day from his uncle's res
idence in Brooklyn, and was largely attended by
his relatives and members of the Loyal Legion
of the United States, of which the deceased was
brevet lieutenant colorei.
The remains of the late George w. Jewett also
were inferred to-day in the same cemetery, hav-
ing been brought over from Staten Island accom-
panied by the relatives and employees of the firm.
Death.
Rev. DR.. VIM. Augustus Muhlenberg died in
st. Lukc's Hospital tonight. He was born the
llth of September 1876, in Philadelphia and was
the founder of the hospital wherein he died, and
was W idely known as philanthropist.
Strike.
The streets Of the Union Hill and West Hobo
ken were crowded Friday night and yesterday
with the striking silk weavers from the neighbor-
ing factories, nearly all drunk, and threatening
the lives of all who continued work. The resi-
dents of that portion of jersey entertain fear of
visit.
Arrived.
Steamer Alps, from Aspinwall, arrived in this
port to-day.