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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-05
Chicago Produce Market,

r,o,- Chicago, April 4. 1871.
FLOUR-Extra spring, s6 O0aS 10.
WIFE AT-No: spring, l2s-al2s1s; cash, l25zsa
25's; April ! 26's: May No. 5. 15la al IL
CORN-No. mixed. ssA cash; April. 49,, ;
RYE-So. =, 641ac.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, 5i1la-c.
PORK - Cash, II % ala so all year, o. 90;
April. - So; May IA Is.
LARD-Cash. 05o-cashi 8 37I.a9 40 April;
$40 a9.60 May.
BULK MEArs-Shoulders, 5Aa-c.; short rib
sides, 74a &C; short clear rib, s16a c.
WHIokEY-Western,I 05-.
4a5c. ~ wv
RECEIP TS-7.OO0 -four; "a 900 wheat: 70 oU
corn; $4,000 oats; 1900 rye; 1000 barley
SHIPMENTS 800 hour; 600 wheat: 81 0Ot
corn; 900 oats 5000 barley; 500 rye N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-05

China Locals.
The spring opens remarkably early, frost is all
out of the fields, and with few drying days far
mers will be enabled to commence agricultural la
bors for another season. 1t appears now as
though blowing might be done on some dry spots
by April 10Th, If not sooner. On Sunday, April
LIST. we saw the first robin, and heard its CHEEKY
notes. The buds are swelling and frogs peeppg
Our village streets are nearly dry. As as the
hand-organ doth appear VIC shall know that sum
mer is at hand.
The new preceptor of the Academy, Mr.. II. NJ.
Ring, is giving much satisfaction, and his schol-
ars improving rapidly.
The Baptist people are overkauling their vcstry
room. The ceiling is TO be raised two feet and
the room is to be newly lathed and plastered
When finished it will be much better adapted to.
public worship
Farnsworth's crew have returned from the
woods, having put in about one million feet oflogs
The winter has been favorable, but we learn that
many of the contracts were not profitable.
The question of running the cheese factory this
season is beginning to be discussed, with pros
pect of it being done. 1t should be run by all
means.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-05

special meeting of the board of Trustees OF
the Insane Hospital has just been held at the
s,itution, the full board being present. The res
i9naton of Mrs. Hall, as Matron, was received
aud accepted though the board was very DESTROYS
that she should remain Mrs. Hall has accepted
the position of Ma,ion in the Soldiers Orphan
Asylum at Bath. Miss Alice G. Twitchell. who
has served as clerk of the Hospital for some
thee years, was chosen Matron, TO fill the vscan-
~. The Trustees have their new system Of ven
tlation now thoroughly established in one OF the
wings, and it is working admirably. 1t will be
continued until the whole building is fully veni
lated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-05

Phlentoma Lodge, 1. o. OF o. F., No. IL, was
instituted at P itsfeld Tuesday evening April Sd.
II. W. u. G. Master, VIM. Z. Hogan, acting as
Grand Master. VIM. w. Castle, d. D.; John
Reed, Il. w. G. W.. Joshua Davis, X. w G. S.; D.
w. Nash, X. W. G. T.; J. f. Clark. r. W. &. NJ. ;
IL. G. Wyman, II. W. G.. G. Extra trains were
run from Dexter and Skowhegau. Sixty brothers
and band came from Dexter; 40 from Skowhe-
gan; 80 from Fairfield, and about % from Water
vile. The Lodge has five charter members, and
ell even were initiated and received all the degrees.
A grand beginning has been made, and the whole
affair was a very pleasant one.
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east.
Horrible Crime.
Last night horrible deed. ending in death of
woman, was perpetrated in a house of ques-
tonable repute, West 9th st. Frcnchman en-
tered and after conversing with the girls. accom-
panied one OF them, an octoroon named Lucy j.
freeman, to anotheSapartment.
Here, after upbialding her for the life she was
leading, he lighted a match and set fire to her
clothing. She ran from the room to her friends,
who attempted to eXtinguish it, and then ran into
the street, where the police officers put out the
flames. The girl was taken TO Bellevue hospital
where she died early this morning She described
her assAilant and The police are searching for
him.
The post-oficc at Jacksonville, Florida, was
burned Monday. The fixtures were saved. No
further particulars.
Railroad Matters.
Ii is stated that the Canada Southern and Grand
Trunk railways have made freight alliance,
which has already gone into effect between De-
troit and Buffalo.
Oakley Hall
The London correspondent of the World says
he has received communication from Mr.. Hall
appointing an interview. The mayor of New
York is now in London beyond all doubt.
A later despatch says; We had long inter-
view, but he absolutely refuses to make any ex-
i
under such extraordinary circumstances, and
seems altogether at sea as to his future plans. He
is evidently very much broken in mind and body,
and he now only desires rest and peace. The gem
eral details of our conversation AN not at liberty
to publish but venture to suggest that it is now
only charity to an utterly broken man, to say as
little more about him as possible.
(Signed) l.. J. J.
Charley Ross.
Christian B. Ross, father of Charley Ross, the
missing boy, was at police headquarters to-day
making enquiries. A boy answering the descrip-
ton of his son was reported to be in San Fran
cisco, Cal, and correspondence passed between
the chief of police here and the authorities there
in regard TO the matter. Mr.. Ross still believes
that the child is alive, and has not given up the
hcpe Of his recovery.
Fire.
Il. ii. Buckley & Sons extensive tannery at
Fremont Centre, sullivan Co.. was burned yes
terday. Loss S2j 600 to $50 600 Partially in
suIed.
Financial.
AT the Stock Exchange to-day, John Pondir
gave official notice that he was prepared TO meet
all oblig atoms and pay 100 cents on the dollar.
A general feeling of confidence prevailed at the
closing hour. All the parties reported yesterday
as being embarrassed have met their contracts and
there were no failures.
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PATENTS.
r. H. EDDY.

No. 20 State ST., opposite tKIIby, Boston
Secures patents nIthc United States; also in Great
Britain, France ana other foreign countries. Cop
les of the claims of any Patent furnished by re.
hitting one dollar. Assignments recorded at
Washington. No Agency in the United States ss.
sesses superior facilities for obtaining Patents or
ascertalning the patentability of inventions.
X. III. EDDY Solicitor of PATENTS.
Test m n ais,
81 regard MIR. Eddy as one of the mos capable
and sacccs siu practitioners with whom have had
Official intercourse. CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner of Patents.',
"lnventors cannot employ person more trust.
worthy or more capable OF securing for them n
early and favorable consideration at the Pate mt
Odice."
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents -
BOSTON. October 10, 1870.
Il. ii EDDY, ESQ Dear Sir: you procured for
me, in $50, my FIRST patent. Since then YOU have
acted for ana advised me 10 hundreds of cases ard
procured many patents, eissues aud exteu SONS.
have occasionally employed the best agencies in
New YORK, Philadelphia and Washington, but i
still give you almost the whole OF my business in
your line, and advise others to employ you
Yours truly, GEORG 8 DRAPER
Boston, Jan. l, 1871. ly.
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Chamberlaia's Official.
LOUISIAN A.
The Situations.

NEW ORLEANS. April 4. The Directors ap
pointed by Gov. Nichols, took charge OF the city
hosp tai to-day The institution is in a sad con-
diton, with 700 or 800 patients, and no money.
Tomorrow will Lc observed as Memorial day, in
stead of the 9th, as heretofore, Friday being set
apart as Nichols mass meeting, at l.atay cite
Square. All places of business will probably close
ut noon on that day.
Gov. Packard made a speech in caucus to-day,
declaring he would insist on his claim 10 the Gov
ernoIship to the bitter end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-05

The board of officers of the cadet organization
Capt. Richard o. Morse of the Bath High
School, Capt. Herbert G.. Foster of the Watervile
High School and Capt. Fred +. Lally of the An
gusta High School-convened in accordance with
special orders, for the purpose Of recommending
uniform 10 be worn by the cadet corps Of this
State, met at the Adjutant Generals office, yester-
day, and adopted uniform similar to the one
now worn by the Orono College Cadets, as follows E.
Coat and!pants to be of navy blue cloth. Coat to
be cut sack pattern, so as to button TO the throat
when on duty, double breasted, with two rows of
brass buttons Estate of Maine). Forage cap, L.
$. A. pattern. White webbing shoulder and waist
belt, with plain brass plates. White gloves, when
on parade. The uniform for the commissioned
officers 10 be the same, except gold cord on the
outer seam of pants, with two rows Of gold braid
around the cap, and regulation straps. Non-com-
missioned officers to wear the chevrons. These uni
forms are bought by the young men themselves,
at cost Of about Slj each, and makes neat suit
Ct clothes. The object Of selecting uniform Of
Ibis kind is that ii can we worn anywhere and at
all times, and still make very neat and dre.sy
appearance when parade.
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CALIFORNIA.
Failure.

san Francisco, April 4. The failure of Flid-
lander, prominent grain OPERATOR is announced.
/ rldlauder states in the case he can collect the
amounts due him, his incurred indebtedness will
be about 100000. His Indebtedness is entirely
local and affects few persons or firms, all of whom
can stand ii, except perhaps one or two in the in
tetlor.
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NEW BRUNSWICK.
Missing.

ST. JonN, April 4. A. d. Goodwin, T. S. vice
consul and member Of the firm of Quill 4 Good.
win, ship brokers, left for Providence ON the 10th
of March to wind up the affairs of Warner, Good
win & Co. On the 2Sth he telegraphed General
Warner Y. 5. consul at st. John, that he had
completed the business and mailed to him $4,000.
and said that be should be home in a few DAYS.
Nothing sirce has been heard of Goodwin.
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PENNSYLVANIA.
The Roanoke.

PHILADELPHIA, April 4. William Mcguire, the
sole survivor of the Inflated Roanoke, was taken
before the board OF underwriters and subjected to
a searching examination to-day. The President
of the Board protested himself satisfied that the
Roanoke was well manned and WAS in every re-
spect trustworthy vessel. The insurance will be
paid Immediately.
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Notice.
Piano-Forte Tuning and Repairing.

MIR. George l.. DOdd, from Boston, will visit
Augusta and vicinity this week and next. (Subse-
quentiy every month";: Work solicited and war
ranted in all cases. First class personal and Man.
ufacturers' reference. Orders may be left at Frank
Pierce's and Horace Norths Bookstores, and with
Miss Julia NJ. Clapp, No. 81 Oak st.
(Tuner and Manufacturer since 1Sis) NIB. At.
ention paid TO the selection OF instruments for pur-
chasers, from the Grstclass makers. APPS tlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-05
supreme judicial Court-Libbey, J. pre-


WEDNESDAY, April 4.
William Ridley VS.. Sarah A. Benson.
The remaining testimony was got out in the FORE
noon together with the arguments ofcounsel. AT
ter dinner the charge was given by the Judge and
the jury retired. They were out nearly all the af
ternoon, and finally gave the PIT. verde for the
notes and interest. This Il al shows one cons pc
uous and very painful feature, happily but seldom
seen IN courts of justice. False swearing to some
extent, no doubt IS practced at every term. But
here the whole case, on the one side or the other,
rests upon the wickedest dishonesty and peijury
aud upon nothing else. If the notes in suit had
been paid, the plaintiff must have known it. If
they had not been paid, that fact must have been
equally well known to the defendant. Counsel on
both sides admit the dilemma, and that one ofthe
parties must be guilty OF wiIlful and deliberate
perjury for the purpose of cheating the other.
Hiram stone IS. Franklin l.. Ilamen. w p.
Whitehouse tJr pa intiif, Pilsbury and Heath for
defendant. This action is brought to recover
back money, paid at divers times between March
1873, and March 1870, amounting to S702.3i, un-
der an agreement to purchase dwelling house of
the deit., situated on Cushnoc Heights in Angus
Ia. The ptf. alleges that he kept his part of the
agreement and made his payments. but the def.
wholly failed to keep his part of the agreement.
The testimony was closed when the court adj
journed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-05

The winter term of the high school at North
Nassalboro, closed on Thursday. Mr.. b. C..
Nichols, the principal, has won golden opinions
during his four years charge of the school.
purse and presents to the amount OF some forty
dc liars was made him,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-05

The County Sunday School convention, recent
~ holden at Houlton, in Aroostook county, &C.
coriing to the very full and complete report in the
Times, must have been an interesting and profit
uble convention, bringing together large num-
her Of earnest workers in the Sunday School
Ca Use. Rev. /. Record was President, and Rev.
T.. Crowel, Secretary, temporarily. Afterwards
permanent officers were chosen as follows: Pres
ident, Rev. l. Record, lloulton; Vice Presidents,
&. L. A. johnson, Presque Isle; w. =. Kinney,
Houlton; S. l.. Berry, Hodgdon; l.. IL. Caldwell,
Sherman. Secretery, j. NJ. Manter, Houiton.
Treasurer, Geo. A. Dicxey. Various topics were
fully discussed relative to Sunday School work.
Prominent among the workers at the meeting was
Mr.. Alden Baker of Gardiner President Of the
State Sunday School Association. One Of the
subjects presented by Mr.. Baker was that OF "The
Model Sunday School," during the presentation
o. which he said, superintendent comes in be-
fire regular time, touches the bell at the very mo-
ment appointed for opening the school, The
school is not quiet; do not tap again, but quietly
wait. just look at the school moment, and all
will be quiet. Open the school by singing, and
then prayer. Have variety in opening exercises.
Read Psalms Respectively sometimes. Supern-
tendent should always 90 MS own praying NO
one knows needs of school as he does. Collec-
ton and notices and business of every kidd at
tended to at this point. Do not send books or
papers around the school now; wait till close of
s,hool. After the lesson has been read in con
cert let the teachers go to their classcs. and let
one go near the classes or teachers till they are
through with the lesson. Forty or forty-fve
minutes should be allowed the teacher for class
instruction. At the close of forty minutes let
the pastor have twelve minutes talk on the CEN
trail, practical thought Of the lesson, 10 drive the
nail home and clinch it."
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.
Upper has returned to Europe.

Upper has returned to Europe.
1t is now said Congress will meet in May, not
school house In the Norwegian village Of Ell.
lengso has been burned and is children persisted
in the flames.
Indictments have been found against C,itten-
den, doorkeeper of the Va. House of Delegates
two for forgery and two for larceny.
Humphrey Chadbourne committed suicide by
shooting himself Wednesday morning in Woburn,
Mass. Cause, dependency.
The election in Omaha resulted 10 victory for
the republicans.
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CAN lJA.
Religions.

MONTREAL, April 4. The Archbishop and
Bishop of Quebec publish letter attacking the
Judgment Of the Supreme court 10 the Charleyoix
election case, and declare that the electoral laws
Invade the rights of the Catholic chmch
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ILLINOIS.
Railroad Matters.

CnIcAG }, April 4. The Peoria & Rock Island
Railroad was sold at auction, under foreclosure,
in favor of the first mortgage bondhoders. The
purchaser was Il. II. Cable of Rock Island, at
$780, 900. The sale was subject to an encum
brance of $4,000.
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!Garrtfo

In Portland, 80 h ut, Andrew Nelson, Jr, t.
Miss Hannah X. Hoigkins, both OF Portland
In edmond, .9!h ult., Clement l., Trott 10 Miss
Mary r.. Woodwork, both OF Richmond.
In Dire den, 2ah ult, Fred l.. White of Dire den,
to Miss Minerva II Reed, of Bath.
In Fayette, lst inst, Joseph II. Jordan Of jaw to
Miss Al ura Lovejoy of FayetIe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-05

AS the citizens of Augusta and the public gen.
orally are aware Of the existing difficulties under
which tas partner In the Boston and Kennebec
Express Company am laboring, 1 feel it lncum-
neDt on me to make few statements in regard to
the matter. That have been wronged by my late
partner, Mr., Colby, think none will deny; and it
IS myself who feels this wrong for all who have
suffered any inconvenience from him, through our
business, have made whole again. I have seen
every man concerned in this matter and setI led
with them, think to their full satisfaction. And
now, Mr. }. M. Chamberlain, well known citizen
OF East Boston and one have been personally nc.
quainted with from childhood, has bought All in
terest in this business with me; and we propose
to do business in an honorable manner, and hope
by strictly attending to our business, to win lii.
erai patronage from the public. Mr.. Chamberlain
Will be In Augusta, where he will take charge OF
ali business entrusted TO his care.
Respectfully,
mar2l-ttt D. w. Golf
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Eoraf an0 State Mems.

Butter has recently been very scIce ia the
market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-05

DIR. II. NJ. Harlow and Is. +. Parrot have con-
iracted for the building OF their block of four
brick stores on Water street, with Norton d Pur-
rnton of Watervi lille, for the brick work, and Mr..
j. B. Shaw Of this city, for the wood work. Sew
eral parties were figuring on the job, but the
owners decided to give it as above. They are
thorough workmen and contractors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-05

Grave-stones monuments. and every thing in
I at line are supplied by Mr.. W. H. Turner, ut his
marble works, on Bridge street, in this city.
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NalloWell Zoral Mems.
City Reports.

City Reports.
From the press Of Masters Il Lyermore of this
city, we have the annual reports made to the City
Council of llallowell, at the close of the munich
pal year. March, 1877, with Mayors Address, and
list of city officers for the present year. The
reports represent the condition of the affairs of the
city in q favorable light, and will be read by our
citizens with interest There are but few locali-
ties in the State or New England where the finan-
cial exhibit appears more satisfactory than our
own, giving a balance against the city of only
Sl3, 81 81; q sum that might easily be wiped out
IN brief space Of time, without resort to oppres-
sive taxation. While the balance is 81, 700.lG
greater than last year, the finance committee state
that there has been an increase of available city
property to the amount of S5.7S0.45.
The report of the Chief Engineer states that
nine fire alarms were given, a majority of them
resulting in triting damage.
The City Marshal reports forty-scven arrests, as
follows for drunkenness, 30; assault, 2; assault
and battery, 3; arrests for selling intoxicating liz.
uors, 4; larceny, 4; vagrancy. 2; rum at the
bottom of nearly the whole batch, as usual.
The superintendent of burias and undertaken
makes an elaborate report, giving minute detail
OF his labors during the past year, with list OF
deaths, &C.
Our schools are reported by the committee in
good condition, and this important department has
been conducted with much credit by all concerned.
Reports from the Street Commissioner and over
seers Of the poor, are also minenty satisfactory
The entire sales of liquors at the city agency were
greatly reduced during the past year, as the fol-
lowing statement in the report Of Finance Com
mttee will show
Amount of Stock on hand, March
LIST, 1876, S6l9j0
Amt purchased during the year i20l9
Profits, $3.50
- l09G42
Stock on hand, Mar |, 1917, 365ll
Cash paid City Treasurer, 1871
- l096.42
The City Solicitor reports that all cases against
the city have been disposed Of without any ex-
perse to the city, and there is now no case pend
ing in court, in which the city is a party. The
above reports may be obtained by our citizens of
Mr.. A. II. Davis, City Clerk, at his store on Wa
ter street.
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Maple syrup is sold in this city, for Sl.sj per
gallon. A farmer in Kennebec county sold sew
enty dollars worth Of this liquid sweetness in one
week recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-05

We understand that the steamer "S,ar of the
East" will make her first trip for the season from
Boston TO the Kennebec, next Tuesday.
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Many thousands of dollars are spent annua ally in
distributing free of charge, Sample Bottles Of
BosHcEE's GERMAN SYRUP to all parts of the
country, to those suffering from Coughs, Asthma
Hemorrhages, Consumption, and other Throat
and Lung Diseases, that the afflicted might satis-
iy themselves, that this remedy would save them
from those fatal diseases. No person has ever
used this medicine without getting immediate re-
hei, yet there are great many poor, suffering,
skepucal persons going about our streets w it'll q
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 eau 20 to
your druggist and get sample bottle for 10 cents
gular size only IS cents. dec9- fTTS& w
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TEXAS.

GALVESTON, April 1. The Gulf Il Western
Texas RAILROAD, Of which eighty miles are in op-
Grafton between Indisnola and Cuero, was sold at
a United States a,shals sale, yesterday, to Com
modore Charles Morgan, for one hundred thousand
dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-05

Mr. Hayden, the well known costumer from
Boston, is engaged in supplying costumes to those
who intend to participate in the grand masquerade
bill to come off at Granite Hall, on Frlay eve
1 inn
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There will be preaching service at the Free
Barptist vestry this evening at IL o'clock. Ser
mon by Friend David Douglass. There will also
be prayer meeting at the same place this after
noon at IL o'clock. The public are cordially
invited.
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Mr.. j. w. Clapp has secured the services of Mr..
{. X. Hall, as clerk in his store. This Is good
selection, as we have no doubt Mr.. Hall will make
a courteous and obliging clerk.