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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28

The Maine Register and Year Book for the
present year will be ready about the first of May
This valuable book for reference will have severa
new features this year. and contain certain
thorough corrections. Charles W. Wells, Esq.
Of Hartland is now in the city getting orders and
correcting statistics for the new issue. The issue
TO the State is this year limited to 700 copies
which barely supplies the official demand, and all
business and professional men of Augusta, Halo
well and Gardiner will do well to order OF Mr..
Wells the Year Book
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28
VIRGINIA.
Legislative.

RICHMOND. March 81. A bill passed the legis-
laiure to-day providing for the lease of the James
River and Kanawhs canal, for twenty years, 10
Mason & Co., who obligate themselves to extend
the canal from Buchanan, its present termination
to Clifton Forge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28
CONDENSED KILOGRAMS.

Fire opposite the Erie depot at Patterson, Nj,
last night, destroyed large number of cars.
The ticket headed by Thos. A. Scott, at Phila-
delphia, was unanimously cbosed directors of the
Penn. Railroad to day
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
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daily Kenusasr 5unrual.
LEWISTON.
The Storm.

LEWISTON, March p. Very heavy rain storm
commenced last night and still continues. ~
inches rain has fallen and the river has risen {
inches, but probably will not rise much more, as
there was little rain up river The ice shows nc
signs of breaking up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, March 81. 1877.
PORK eli t0gOQ % Clear sides, 7xa "A.
LARD BACON
Steam, Q 35-a9 so shoulders, 6na61,
Kettle, lOalola Clear rib sides, s2asIs
BULK EATS Clear sides, Sac
Shoulders, 5i4a54 WHISKEY- / O3al 03
Clear rib sides, Oak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28
SOUTH CAROLINA
For Washington.

COLUMBIA, March q. Governor Hampton, U
S. Senator elect Butler and Attorney General Con
ner with others, leave here night for Washing
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28

Mr.. George o. Fogg, ofReadfeld, formerly the
popular Ticket Agent cf the Maine Central and
Eastern Railroads in Portland, will start with his
company for Cheyenne and the Black Hills gold
regions on Monday morning. April ID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28

SAOWheRan LOCALS
The old gentleman who attempted suicide sew
eial days since, is still retained in town, being
unable to be removed. He is both sick and crazy,
and, on the whole, in a very precarious condition.
lie maniiests his insanity in several ways. A few
nights ago he attacked the officer who has him in
charge, and if it had not been for his weakened
condition. doubtless there would have been an in
teresting local to chronicle the next morning. lie
will probably be sent to the Insane Hospital
Nothing of great importance has happened
lately to break the monotony Of every day life.
Affairs in the village present about their usual as
pect The principal topic of discussion continues
TO be the "Black Hills" Quite q number of our
boys intend to start for those regions next Mon
day, (APril 2d) hoping to return with pockets pie
thoric with specie. May their hopes be realized.
Most of the farmers have commenced the sugar
making business Considerable business is usually
done in this line. One farmer in this vicinity last
year obtained l25 barrels of sap in one day.
The High School exhibition postponed on &C.
count of sickness in the SCHOOL, came off last Fri
day evening. There was good audience and a
pleasant entertainment. The instrumental music
was very fine. The original articles by the Senior
class were excellent and well delivered
One of the most interesting temperance meet
ings was held in Coburn Hall last Sunday, under
the auspices of the Good Templars. There were
short, pithy speeches by several of our CITIZEN in
terspersed with singing from an able choir. Mr..
Sands of Saco also favored us with remarks. He
j, an original, candid talker Another meeting OF
like character is to be held in two weeks.
fCourt is now in good working oider Judge
Dickerson presiding. The following indictments
have been found against the following persons -
w. II. Fuller, Charles Leavitt, June Gage, VIM.
II. Heselton, Frank Quint. JAS. L. Footman and
Cora E. Chick Five of the indictments are
against persons of our village, for liquor selling
~. al al
self to be man of the real stuff, and will eyi-
IDENTIFY make capable officer. Doubtless he will
be fearless in the discharge of duty.
Teams are now arriving from the woods.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.


LITTLEToN, March q. Guy Kimball of Dal-
ton, aged IS, went home last night drunk, quar-
relied with his wife, and beat her brains out with
stick OF wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28

A neat and attractive apothecary establishment
has been carved out of the corner of the old
Cushnoc House, and should it be conducted in the
manner in which it has opened, will be found a
great convenience to our citizens, and hold a lib
eral share of custom. The firm was started under
the name of p. A. Croker, & Co., but we learn
that DIR. L. J. Croker has sold to his brother p.
A. Croker, all his interest in the drug business,
and the latter gentleman with Mr.. Guppy, will
hereafter conduct it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28

The poisoning of dogs in this Getty continues.
Those who engage in this fendish practice ough,
to learn the fact that licensed dog is as much
protected by the law, as a COW or horse. The
cowardly practice of throwing poisoned meat or
bread about door-yards ~ III not oAy result in the
extinction of dogs, but also liable to eopardize
the lives of children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28
LOUISIANA.
Political.

New ORLEANS, March q. There is strong
antagonistc feeling here against the proposed in
quiry by commission from Washington.
Gen. Augur said to Nichols yesterday that his
orders remain as heretofore.
Arrested.
Demas, the colored senator who returned to the
Packard legislature, was arrested last night on q
charge Of carrying concealed weapons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28

VERGENNEs, March 81. Five tramps attempted
to enter the house of c. A. Booth, prominent
citizen. to- day, and were fred upon by the serv-
ant girl One is supposed to have been wounded.
The police are at work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28

Mr.. E. c. Burleigh. Land Agent, and Mr.. Buff
fam, of the Executive Council, will leave for Bos
ton to-day, on business connected with the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28


The repor. of the Superintendent shows that the
total number of miles run during the year by all
trains, was / .22l ,967; decrease in mileage from
last year, 1903 miles. Number of passengers
transported, 693, 1897 number of tons of freight
transported, 49,. 942. The previous year number
of passengers transported 72,372 tons of freight
4,l0i.
The following casualties have occurred on the
line of the Road, but in no case was blame at
tributable to the Company or its employees:
Feb. 9Th, 1876, Eddie White, years of age.
while sliding across the railroad track at Brun-
swick, was struck by train and instantly killed
August 2Sth, Peter Roderick, spare Brakeman,
standing on top of box car on freight train, fell
off and was slightly injured.
Sept. I'd, lad named Stevens, aged IL years,
jumped from passenger train at Westbrook Sta
ton and fell under the wheels, njuring of his
legs.
Sept. sth, VIM. b. Stone, intoxicated man,
fell from special passenger train near Portland
and was killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28
CA ADA.
Three Children Burned.

CREDTToN, March q. The residence of Henry
Scilly was burned last night Three children.
aged respectively nine seven and five years, per-
ishel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28
KENTUCKY.
Failure.

LOUISVILLE, March q. The concern known
as the Kentucky Cash Distribution Company has
filed petition in bankruptcy. One drawing has
taken place and another has been nsively ad-
yertsed.
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Fire.

BosToN, March ~. Fire in Maiblehead this
morning, caused the following losses w. Goss,
furnishing goods, $500; insured 81 900. l.. II.
Power, hardware, $4,000 to 5000; insured $1,000.
Rechabite Society, $500; insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28
RHODE ISLAND.


PROVIDENCE, March p. The heavy rains have
filled all the mill streams ond reservoirs. Many
Of the mills on the Blackstone river stopped to- day
on account of high water.
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Weather indications for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
rain, followed during the afternoon by colder and
partly cloudy weather, brisk norherly to westerly
winds and rising barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28

The large and valuable Newfoundland dog,
owned by Mr.. j. p. wyman of this city, has fall
len a victim to the peddlers Of poison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. March p, 1871.
Money was easy at 2 aa3 g. per cent. on call. For.
and 49,. ais6 = for demand. Gold opened at lOiX
aud closed at l0i1.. Loans 2-aO- per cent.
Customs receipts, Sas7 900. Treasury disbursed
si2,50O interest, si5.O0o Tor bonds, and 5000 for
silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28

Acting "lke a charm means ruin to the stom-
ach. As q sure and safe remedy for colds, coughs
and sore lungs, take "Forest Tar" 1t never fails
do good and never does harm. 2l-t&wlm
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Dtfr.

In Ballowell, 26th inst of sea let fever Julia
Etts, only child of Augustine X. and Nancy Z.
Lord, aged years. months and 10 days.
In Farming dale, l9lh inst , Mrs. Pauline Boston,
aged 6s years.
In Boston, 10Th inst. Miss Addie Hopkins of
Hallowell, aged about IL years.
Id Vassalboro. Goth ult., Widow Kicker, in the
$50 year of her age.
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zoral anu State Ntms.

The County Commissioners are in session at tn
court house, for the transaction of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28
The Southern Question.
CALIFORNIA.
Drowned.

SAN FRANCISCO, March y. Willilm ii. Polk,
third officer of the ship Adam NJ. Simpson, fell
overheard in the South Pacific and was drowned.
Election Notes.
In the contested election case Pacheco (repl VS..
Wigginton, (dem.) candidates for congress in the
Attn district, the Supreme court to-day overruled
Wigginton's demurrer to Pacheco's application
for writ Of mandate commanding the Secretary
of state to issue q certificate to Pacheco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28
BRUNSWICK.
Freshet.

BRUNSWICK, March n. The Androscoggin
river is rising rapidly, aud the ice which is very
thick, has begun to break up. II rain continues
serious consequences are feared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28
Infallible Cure for Rheuma-
tiSm

Whilst living in the town of PASSPORT, Maine,
was taken with the Rheumatism in my POINTS, all
over my body; then tried everything doctors and
all others recommended, but nothing did me any
good. knew must be cripple all the rest Of
my life except could get something to drive it out
of my system. l then made Q medicine myself,
which filed quart bottle took two bottles, and
it cured me-made me . well man, and since then
have cured hundreds OF the worst cases of Rheu-
ing with that awful disease, to come and be cured.
am no quack. but a working man. defy q case
cannot cure. Call or address, TIMOTHY PARK.
Err at Mrs. Child's Boarding House, Water street.
maI9tevSatln
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Constant Attendants.

Constant Attendants.
Tue following Augusta High School scho lars
have not been absent tardy or dismissed, during
the twelve weeks term which closed last Friday
Seniors-May Lincoln Lizzie Packard, Alice
Phbrook. Emma Simpson, Addie Kennedy, Will
lie Gardner, Frank Smith, Herbert johnson.
Sub-Seniors-Nellie togler, Melvin Holway.
Junior-Arthur Pinkham.
Subj snior-Winnie Soue.
Fifteen have not been absent single half day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-28

Deduct for rents of lea:ed
roads "a 10000 SOL 1854 IS
Balance to credit of profit and loss
account S3S, 4S6. "A
There is also carried to the credit Of profit and
loss account $4,000 for discount of scrip and
stock exchanged, less the discount on NJ. c. con-
soils sold.
The comparative state Of liabilities existing
Dec. 81, 1875, and Dec. 81 1876 is, under the cir
cumsances, gratifying presenting as it does de-
crease of 1852, 1899 in the outstanding liabilities
of the Company during the last fiscal year. The
expenditures for improvements which have been
very large, have been charged to the improve
ment account, which otherwise would largely in
crease the reduction in liabilities. The Directors
consider an Improvement account for complete
railroad decidedly Objectionable.
The Directors consider that to have the vast sums
invested in railroads pay, and to bring relief to the
stockholders, there must be cessation of the con-
struction Of unnecessary and competing lines-to
run those now In existence under such arrange
ments that the smallest number of trains practical
BILE shall be run that can be made to accommodate
the public, and that system of personal respon-
sibility and rigid economy shall be everywhere
practiced in their management. This, the Direc-
tors say, has been their effort the past year.
The European x North American Railway have
been unable to run its night train between Bangor
and st. John, in connection with the Maine Cen
trail trains. This has largely reduced the through
passenger traffic.
During the past year there has been remarkable
freedom from accidents, due to the watchful care
of those in the employ of the Company.
The relations with connecting roads have been
pleasant and harmonious.
The increase in "notes payable" over last year
is accounted for in the payment in part OF the
Somerset & Kennebec Railroad bonds in the in
crease of repair stock on hand and in the amount
Of cash in the hands Of the Treasurer in excess of
the balance reported last year.
Besides the figures presented above, the Treas
urer shows the following receipts from other
sources
Operating Expenses, Interest and
Rents, S3S, 1856 n
From sale of Consolidated Bonds, l3l 72O 90
Exchange Of Consolidated Bonds
for Port. 4 Ken. Railroad
stock, and NJ. c. Interest
scrps, 800 300 90
From Notes Payable, 81 947 Ga
I" Real Estate Sold, 800 90
Due Dexter & Newport Il. Il. for rent, 5000 90
Due on outstanding Coupons and Inter
est on Stock and Scrip, not En-
changed, 20,64l "a
Due on Sundry accounts, 1851 y
Sl,277,757 10
Add Balance from 1875 as per report, 462, 1888 Al
DEDUCT TIE FOLLOWING EXPENDITURES:
Paid for Eastern II. r. GER
tfcates of Indebted
ness, Sl5,lq5 03
Paid for notes receivable, 1908 9S
Paid on principal Of funded
interest loan. l,4S2 90
Paid Somerset 4 kennebec
LIST Mortgage Loan, 100 90
Same, I'd l12, 600 90
Paid NJ; c. Int.
Scrip surren-
dered S4lS 100 90
Paid z. & X X.
II. Stock sui
rendered. 677,SOO 90
1896 800 90
Less dist in ex-
change for
Bonds, l3l $50 90
96i 800 90
Paid on Sundry
accounts, 20,56i 81 l,lS7,9i6 81
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Alna Locals.

Aina Locals.
The sleghing has about disappeared for the sea-
son, and there is promise of an early spring.
There has been quite stir in the election Of
OF town oficers-perhaps more than for several
years, in political view. At our town meeting,
which was held last Monday, the following officers
were elected:
observation-disclosures Nelson.
Town Clerk-John Mclean.
Selectmen-Thomas Nelson, Hartley A. Hill
ton, Samuel r. Lowell.
Teasurer-T. Z. Dole.
School Supervisor-A. NJ. Card
Collcctor-lIenry c. Jewett.
The Collector is to have two per cent. for his
services. The following sums Of money were
raised for the current year:
For Highways, $1,000
Support of Schools, 600
support of Poor, 800
Contingent expenses, 300
To pay town Indebtedness, 1000
There was hard fight for the High School, but
at last its friends found that it was no use, so the
measure was defeated much to be regretted.
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iMarrtfb.

In Lewiston. 2ith inst, Erwin z. Bigelow to Nj
Cyrethia A. ward, both OF l..
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Christmas and New Years

Ss- Now Is the time to have Good Pictures taken
for Holiday Presents. Come and look az them.
| cordial invitation Is extended TO all.
"A. w. KIMBALL,
Over Hamlen & PhIlbr0Ok's, Cor. OF
Bridge 4 Water Streets, Augusta.
nOv22-ftf
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CLEVELAND, March p. Charles Lamar, clerk
in the American EXPRESS office sbsconded to-day
with package containing 81 81 in currency, be-
longing 10 the Akron bank,
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medicinal qualities. Considering the short time
this water has been used, it has performed some
wonderful cures for despeptics and other ailments
for which mineral waters are recommended. As
far as can be ascertained this spring throws out
twenty gallons per minute, and in a sunny day the
escape of the gases causes the surface to sparkle
like diamonds, continual bubbng the bursting
of which causes a mist to fall back on the whole
surface of the water. This water is colorless
and odorlcss, and after drinking leaves an oily
smoothness in the mouth. | have talked with
many who have used the water of both these
springs, all saying they believe it much better
than the water Of the Kicker spring, and when
once brought TO notice will be preferred to the
waters of the old spring for all purposes for which
mineral water is recommended. The extended ex-
aminations of this water proves it contains four
teen grains of mineral property to the gallon, be-
ing about three times the quantity OF any other
spring in this State, which accounts for its great
er medicinal properties.
j. NJ. DANIELS,
Practical and Consulting Chemist, Lewiston,
Maine.
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TWO MEN SUPPOSED TO BE DROWNED.
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Annual Report OF the Directors and Treas.
urer OF the Maine Central Railroad.


The annual repost of the Directors of the Maine
Central Railroad Company, to be made to the
Stockholders, at the annual meeting to be held in
this city, to-day shows that there has been de-
crease in the gross receipts of the Company, COM
pared with the years Immediately preceding. but
there has been a still larger relative reduction in
the expenditures. The falling off in receipts is
attributed to the universal depression IN business
The following general result is shown by the
report Of the Treasurer:
Traffic receipts Sl,726, 1871
Receipts from rents and wharfage 5,l35.72
Receipts from dividends Newport
& Dexter h. r. Stock 10000
Total income Sl,73l ,933. %
Deduct working expenses l,042,0SlH
$3.50. 40
Deduct for interest and
dividends Sj91 1854 Is
Deduct for rents ofleased
roads 100000 S65l 1854 rs
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3 II a ID
What w. s. BADGER. ESQ.,, Of the
Maine Farmer. Says Of
TITCoNGz'8
HORSE LINIMENT,

"We have tried the Horse Liniment. manufac.
tured and for sale by L. II. Titcomb, the popular
druggist, of this city, and found it a sure remedy
for SCRATCHES. Many remedies are advertised
for the cure of this obstinate disease, but we have
never tried anything that did up the work SO eGec.
tually as ths.-[Mane Farmer, Feb. 18th, 1877.
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OHIO.
Stanley Matthews.

CINCINNATI, March q. Stanley Matthews says
he has not copy OF his letter to Southerners, but
is perfectly willing it should be published.
WASHINGTON, March 81, The Southern gen.
tlemen who have the letters Of Matthews and Fos-
ter, decline to take any steps toward their publ
cation, unless q request with that view should be
made directly to these gentlemen by the writers
themselves.
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Maine Manufacturing News.

Maine Manufacturing News.
AT the Board of Trade in Bangor, propost
has been made by parties abroad, who wish to
erect pulp and paper mill, on the Bangor Water
power The parties will locate if sufficient induce
ment is offered, and a committee on the subject
was appointed.
Messrs. Dole & Fogg Of Bangor, are putting
two new boilers in their planning mill.
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Under the pressure Of the heavy rain, that had
prevailed continuously for about twenty -four
hours, yesterday afternoon about four o'clock, a
portion of the ice in the Kernebec started from
below the dam, and moved down river; so that
the river is now clear of ice and the gratifying
sight of flowing, unobstructed water appears for
nearly q mile southwark from the dam. There the
ice hangs for the present, and it remains intact
though apparently weakening above the dam.
The water has risen some four feet, and continues
TO rise at the present writing. damaging freshet
is not apprehended, even though the rain and the
snow MEETINGS at the head waters were very ex-
tensive. That will be further developed to-day.
|. will be seen by our court report this morning
taat the suit Of Helen NJ. Smith, against the city
Of Augusta, for eight thousand dollars compensa-
tion for alleged personal injuries from falling on
the sidewalk on Bridge street. near the southwest
corner of Mason & Hamlen's store Feb. IL, 1874,
has been decided in favor of the defendant. This
i, the first verdict in such case given in favor Of
the city for several years. We hear from all sides
many compliments to City Solicitor Whitehouse,
for the very able manner in which he conducted
the defence and presented the case to the jury
lie had only few days in which to collect evil
dcnce, which was q very difficult task, considering
the fact that more than three years have elapsed
since the alleged injury.
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Another Reservoir Bursts.
STAFFORDVILLE, CONN. SUFFERS
GREAT DAMAGE.

Three Miles of Railroad Destroyed.