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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31
STATE NEWS.

The reform movement is working wonders in
all the back towns in Knox county, and with the
efficient sheriff, Mr.. Low, on the coast line, the
temperance people expect to route the forces Of
king Alcohol from Knox county, horse, foot and
dragon.
The iron-clads at Norridgewock are doing good
work. 1t is getting to be disgrace to drink.
In looking over the property left by the late
Mrs Chas. q. Clapp, the heirs discovered, care
FULLY packed away, a very handsome china service
that formerly belonged to the unfortunate Marie
Artolnette queen OF France, presented to the Ia te
visit to this city, Portland Advertiser.
Quite number of the citizens of Portland will
visit Boston tomorrow, to be present at Easter
services which to be an elaborate scale THU
year, and also to hear the Handel and Haydn So
ciety bring out Joshua" at Music Hail. on Sun.
day evening.
The tide of ladies' fashion abroad has turned in
favor OF excessive plainness in dress. Materials
are still to be rich, but the make is to be severely
simple. Short nantes, instead OF long, and NO
more gorgeously fanciful embroidery. All orns-
ment is to be reserved for the bonnets, which are
TO be massive structures, rainbow-hued and per-
feet partere Of flowers Trains are to be curtailed
which will indeed be a blessing. In fact, every
thing is to be simplified and shortened except the
N illiners bills.
Col L. w. Hyde OF Bath, President OF the Me
Senate. has been appointed on the board of visitor:
to West Peint
Atwood, the oyster man, has Just received q
new styled yacht built at Fairhaven. 1t is sc feet
long, by Is feet beam, has graceful lines. is SHARP
as wedge, has large centre-board aud is fal
bottomed, without keel or rudder-post. the helm
an iron shoe some five feet long-being hung from
the overhanging stern. The draft of water is bu
four inches.-l Portland Argus.
Attorney General Emery is attending the tria
OF capital cases In Oxford county.
The S. J. court for Hancock county will be held
April 10TH Judge John A. Peters will preside
The term will be long one.
Messrs. Curtis & Fobes of Portland have re-
ceived contract for dredging 240, 600 cubic yard,
of bottom from the harbor of Baltimore Md.
The late liquor law apparently has new terror
for dealers in the ardent. who in this city hav'
shut down or dried up. Complaint is made tina
private stocks are low.-[Elsworth American.
Thursday aftern DON, Mr.. Daniel Dakin wen
into the cellar of his drug store on Main street
Bangor, and discovered leak in the gas pipe
The leak was in the wall, and ON approaching
with lighted candle quite an explosion occurred
Mr.. Dakin's hair and beard was snged somewhat
but fortunately no more serious result followed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31

The Freshet.
The water kept up wonderfully yesterday, hsv-
ing fallen off only about one foot very
little ice came down yesterday, unaccompanied
by logs. Our correspondent at Gardiner writes us
The water reached its highest point at o'clock
Thursday afternoon, which was within six inches
of the height of the freshet of 20, and remained
stationary until about o'clock next morning,
when it began to fall gradually, and at 3, p. NJ.
had fallen about two feet Not many more logs
have passed here and danger seems to be over.
Mr.. Benz. Marston removed all his furniture from
his house at the head of the causeway Thursday
afternoon rs the water began TO creep in pretty
fast There is now no water on the causeway,
and not but little on the South Gardner road.
The river road in Pittston was also overhown in
three places and industrious parties made dollar
or two by establishing toll ferries.
Mr.. Berry informs us that he has lost 400 logs,
all from company boom, in which there were
also 600 more that were lost, belonging to other
parties.
Merchants who had all their coal in their cellars
have to borrow enough from more fortunate neigh
bors, or bring it from their houses, to run their
fires, as none could be obtained of dealers their
sheds being overhown. Water rose to the depth
of two feet in cellars on the west side of Water
Street.
At South Gardiner not very much damage
was caused by the flood. Lawrence Bros. lost one
boom containing about 200 logs, but suffered no
loss to their mill and surroundings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31
The Proposed Ra,Iroad to Somerset.

nv 4EVPobe0 kkadTO8u " SomeIuots
An adjourned meeting of the stockholders Of
the Somerset Railroad was held at West Water
vile, Thursday, March 29th, to consider the ques
ton of uniting with the Messalonskee Railroad
Company, and extending the road TO Augusta
A large number Of stockholders from Norridge.
wock, Madison, Arson and other towns in Somer.
set, were present; also few gentlemen from the
lower Kennebec. The special object of the meet
ing TO hear the report of the committee chosen
at previous meeting to negotiate with the Mes
salonskee and citizens of Augusta. The chairman
of the committee stated that they were not pre-.
pared to made final report, not having sufficient
time and opportunity to inform themselves of i'm
portant measures bearing upon the case.
A minority report was theAlead by VIM. Akin
son, Esq, Of Embden, recommending that if the
Augusta people will build narrow guage road to
West Waterville, the Somerset Railroad will mar
row their guage and form business connection.
A friendly discussion then ensued upon the accep-
lance Of the report. which was participated in BY
Messrs. Aver, Atkinson, Moore and Hill.
MAJ. q. l. Stevens of West Waterville, made an
able speech in favor of the extension upon the
narrow gnsge; also brief speeches were made by
Hon. J. r. Bodwell of Hallowell, Col. Dewitt,
Col. Staples and Col. Sturgis of Augusta.
The general feeling of the meeting was strong
ly In favor OF the extension. but at request of a
majority of the committee, final action
was Pos,Poneu un'l 'he annual meeting OF
the stockholders, which takes place the % We'd
nesday in June.
Albert Moore, Esq, of Arson, stated that
it was desirable that the people on the line should
be better informed the proposed change OF
guage, and upon motion of Mr.. Atkinson, it was
voted, that when the meeting adjourn, it should
be to meet al North Arson ON Thursday, April
II, at LOO T. NJ, and at Norridgewock, Friday,
Apr. 18th, same hour, and that the citizens OF
Augusta. and all others interested in the road be
cordially invited to be present and take part in
the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO The
9a'ly Keaasaee aonrnal.
PORTLAND.
Meeting of Merchants.

PORTLAND, March 30. A meeting of merchants
took place in Merchants Exchange, Portland. Fri
day morning, to consider the interests of the city
and see what could be done to revive business.
George w. Woodman, president of the Board Of
Trade, presided, and made speech recommend
ing the city not 10 sell the defauting railroads.
Hon. 7. c. IIersey and Hon. Israel Washburn,
Jr, followed in the same tone, the latter arguing
that Portland, being the center of large sur
rounding population, should really be credited
with fifty thousand inhab itants for taxable pur-
poses.
Charles /. Jose thee spoke, advocating economy
and adapting ourselves to events which come.
The business of Portland is in an entirely healthy
condition, and on an independent basis, therefore
all we need is to hold on steadily and pluckiiy.
Gen. Anderson, president of the Ogdensburg
railroad, was called and alluded to the remarks
preceding, and defended the railroad managers
against recent charges He called attention to
the fact that the commerce of Portland depends
upon these very railroads comp lained Of
He said the cars would be running through from
Burlington to Cambridge, Vermont, by the first of
July. One hundred and twenty miles of road will
be opened through Vermont, tapped at only one
point by another road which is open to Portland
trade if her merchants are enterprising enough to
take it. In Gardiner mountain is q mine which
will be of immense value to New England, only
100 miles from Portland. The mountain is twelve
miles long and full of copper. All along the line
villages have been built up. and great amount
of trade has been sent TO Portland by it. If the
city will hold on steadily they can carry it through
successfully.
A resolution was adopted urging the rc-estab-
lishment of the Price Current weekly newspaper
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31
Change of Place.

Richard Mccormick succeeds Conant, as as
slstant secretary of the treasury, Conant takes
Bigelows place as chief of the syndicate bureau.
The change is not made on account of dissatisfac-
ton with Conant.
Coal Trade.
1t is reported that the coal mining companies
have agreed upon concert of action by which
there can be an advance alike in rates of toll and
prices of coal.
A Commission.
Messrs Cragin Of n. H., Coburn Of Ind. and
ox-Gov Stearps Of Fla. are appointed commits
sioners to arrange with the squaters on the Hot
Spring, Ark, property.
Judge kelley's Views.
Judge Kelley, after an interview with the Pres
ident and Cabinet, SAYS: The President believes
IN protective tariff; Sherman says the policy of
demonctzing silver will have early consideration;
Evarts fayors the appointment of business men as
consuls, who would adopt the English system of
striving to extend our commerce; and Socrotqrv
thompson IS investigating the $4,000 ,todueL
to his department from the sale OF The Phladel-
phia navy yard, but not accounted for.
Oakley Hall.
1t is reported that cable despatch announces
that Oakley Hall was not a passenger on the War
rem line steamer Victoria, at Liverpool from
Boston.
Denial.
fernando W oou, IN card, says that the state
ment that he had an agreement signed by thirty
five democrats, pledging themselves to vote for
Hayes in congress, is false.
Marine News.
An attempt will be made tonight to float the
Amerique.
All idea of saving the husband has been aban-
doned.
The crew of the French ship Amelia, from
Marselles, arrived here in a state of mutiny. One
was arrested for stabbins mate and held for ex-
tradition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31

Acting "like charm means ruin to the stom-
ach. As a sure and safe remedy for colds, coughs
and sore lungs, take Forest Tar" II never fails
o do good and never does harm. mar2l t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31
Nallomell lOral NeWs.

Travelling in the country is becom ing decided
ly bad-mud and snow in alternate sections.
We learn that several of our citizens have q
touch o: the Black Hills fever-a new and seri-
GUS disorder now prevalent in this State.
Within few weeks the steamer Star of the
East, will again be on the Kennebec and Boston
route, in apple-pic order for the summer cam
paign. The old and popular officers will un-
doubtedly occupy their accustomed positions,
and the public may be assured of continued first
class accommodations and gentlemanly treatme n t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31
Chicago Produce Market.

.,o,,, Chicago, March 30. 1871.
FLoUR-Extra spring, 81 00as 10.
WHEAT-No. spring, l26-al26-; cash, I25,.s
A.; rejected, IA 100
toRN-No. mixed. 3s- cash; April. 3s3.
OATS-3l- cash, 3l-c April. 3ilS May. Ne
RYE--No. 2, 64lie.
BARLEY-No.z spring, 5iHa-c.
fUkk Cash, Ia 90 -ali 30 .. all year, OF 90
April, IL 10; May IA 10.
hARD-Cash, 330-cash; Q 371sa9 40 April
boLk MEATS-Shoulders, 5ha-c.; short rii
sides, 1sa &c; short clear rib, ia c.
WHIskEY-Western,I O5-.
ia5c. '' ~ ~
RECEIPTS .0O6 Hour; 5000 wheat; lo7,50
corn 2i.OO0 oats; 1000 rye 1900 barley.
SHIPMENTS $500 -four; 1900 wheat: 1900
corn; 20 900 oats $50 barley; 40 rye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31
RHODE ISLAND.
Stabbed.

FALL RIVER, March 30. AT a place called
Bridgeport X. L., about half mile south Of Stone
Bridge, while party were killing hogs, this af
ternoon, Todd Durfee, who it is alleged in
toxicated, assaulted Darius Manchester with a
club. He was ordered away, but finally attacked
Manchester, dealing him several blows, whereup-
on the latter with butcher knife stabbed Durfee
in the side. The wound is probably fatal. Man
chester surrendered himself to the authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31

At the regular convocation of Jerusalem r. A.
c. holden at Masonic Hall, Hsllowell, on Thurs
day evening, the following officers were installed
by the NJ. Z. r. A. Captain S. w. Lane, assisted
by NJ. f. A. D. Knight as Grand Marshal; Mil
ton NJ. Stone, High Priest; J. j. Jones, King
c. B. Morton, Scribe; A. d. Knight, Treas; Or
lando Currier, Secretary; A. C. Harrington, c.
H.; E. w. Whitcomb, P. s.; II. A. b. Chandler,
r. A. c.; A. w. Thayer, NJ. of Sd "; II. o.
Halves, NJ I'd "; E. C. Dudley, NJ. lst "; G. P.
Haskell, S. S.; G. o. Collins, ]. S.; Ira Cass, SEN
tipel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31

Richard Mccormick succeeds Conant, as as
sistsnt secretary Of the treasury, Conant takes
Bigelow's place as chief of the syndicate bureau.
ton with Conant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31

The druggists having taken the stand they have,
in relation to the sale Of slchoholic liquors, We
trust that none of our citizens, even by mplica-
ton, may tempt them. to swerve from their deci-
sion or break their pledge On any plea, no ctr
who has particle of manhood will make the
attempt to purchase liquor of any of our drug
pi.ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31
BlDDEFORD.
Sad Accident.

BIDDEFoRD, March 3d. Abram Day, 20 years
old, of Denmark, started from Limerick Wednes-
day. to drive home Shortly after his body was
found on the Little Ossppee river near the bridge
where the main road from WATERFORD to Limerick
crosses. His horse and sleigh were afterwards
found farther down stream.
Damage by Fr1shet.
Wednesday last while the Saco river was rap
idly rising and the ice was on the move, Mr. b.
c. Jordan caused the removal of all machinery in
his saw mill at Salmon Falls, ten miles above this
city. Yesterday the water commenced to recede.
Thinking the danger past, the machinery was re-
placed; but later large bodies of ice came down
and at O'Clock the pressure was so great that
the mill succumbed and with its valuable ma
chinery went crashing down the surging stream.
At the same time some posts supporting another
mill owned by the same party were knocked out,
and it is considered almost certain this will go
too, in which it is feared the dam at the falls
will give way, causing great destruction along the
river.
No developments here. Water remains at the
same height, and unless it continues to rain up
country no further damage is feared. Loss on
Jordan's mill $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31

BY invitation of the Board of Trustees, Mr..
Ed Sands Of Lewiston, is to deliver his lecture,
Sunshine; or How to make Home Happy" at
the Insane Hospital one day next week. This
lecture is full Of the beautiful things calculated to
throw sunshine upon the ,horny path. of life,
aud has been delivered with great acceptance in
III nv places in Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31
OHIO.
Pork Packing,

CINCINNATI, March 80 The Price Current re-
ports that 507 ,233 hogs were packed in the West,
prior to the first of March, an increase of 1872 20i
over the same time last year. The total number
ISL twas 1866 a55; an increase Of l2l477 over
the year previous. About 100000 hogs were
packed in Canada last winter, an increase of Co.,
900 over last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31

A gentleman on the main branch of Moose Riv-
err has captured couple Of live deer, and is now
tanning them. He would be willing to sell the
deer for one hundred dollars to any party who
desired TO establish a deer park. The heater
piece in front of Judge Rce's, has been suggested
as good place. Such q use would not at all
injnre the lot, and would be an interesting and
pleasuisble study.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31

Farnham & Co., at their machine shop near the
Kennebec dam, are doing good business in the
manufacture of doors, sash and blinds, which they
are supplying to builders and others at the low.
est possible prices. They have also large as.
sortment of the popu lar Blue Glass for sale.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

Michael Cronin, bit by terrier in Philadelphia
on Christmas, died yesterday of hydrophobia.
The cotton factory of Colody & Sons. Munson-
vile, n. H.. burned yesterday. Loss $4,000.
Western trunk lines arc again virtually at war,
though no declaration of hostilities has been is
sued.
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#arrtfb.

In Gushing. cath inst. G. +. Hit to Miss Georgi
anna Burton, both of Gushing.
In Alton, Iowa. 18th inst W. 7. Williams, former
ly of Rockland, to Miss Carrie l.. Ieymer of Alton
In Caribou. Aroostook Co, Jan. It'll, Geo. A
Richardson to Miss Evangeline o. Sharp, both OF
Caribou 18th inst, Charles A. Rowse TO Miss May
V. Reynolds, both of Caribou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31
Supreme Judicial Court--Libbey, ]. pre-
Inn
ERIDAY. March

FRIDAY, March 80.
Considerable progress was made this morning
in disposing of cases, but no parties were ready
for jury trials, and the iuries were excused till
Monday.
At half past ten the court adjourned till two
o clock tomorrow afternoon, when new assign-
ments will @ made, as already announced. A
general attendance of the bar is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31

young gentleman who is struggling with a
moustache, thinks he will make an application of
blue glass.
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For the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals.

TNHE subscribers, and all other persons, both
L ladies and gentlemen. who are interested in
the formation ofa Society in Augusta for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals, are invited to meet
in the City Council Rooms, Granite Hall Block on
Wednesday, April 4th 1877, at 2 o'clock In the af
ternoon, Tor the purpose OF organizing such a So
ciety, in accordance with the laws of the State.
CHAS. Z. NASH
In behalf OF one hundred and
seventy.One subscribers.
Augusta March 80, 1877.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31

Easter Sunday will be observed tomorrow at
the Winthrop street Universast Church with ap-
propriate exercises and the decking Of the church
with evergreen and flowers. In the evening there
will be Sabbath school concert, which will be
very attractive, the CHI ef feature Of which will be
an exercise called 1.-THE Easter Offering" pre-
pared expressly for such an occasion. Twelve
missc, have prominent parts, while the whole
school joins in a response service and in the sing
inp.
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Sherifs Sale,
Or, EXPERIMENTATION.
MORE IMAM ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD

KENNEBEC ss.-Distrained and seized, on
city of Augusta, against Benjamin II. Cushman OF
said Augusta, for non.payment of his State, County
and City taxes five shares In the capital stock of
the Granite National Bank OF said Augusta, belong
ing to said Cushman and will be sold by public
auction, to the highest bidder, on Saturday, the
twenty first day of April, A. 1877, at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon at the banking rooms Of said Gran
lite National Bank. Also at the same time, dis
trained and seized, on warrant OF said Treasurer
said Cushman, for non.paymcut Of his Village
School District taxes in said city of Augusta, one
share of the capital stock in said Granite National
Bank, belonging to said Cushman, and will be sold
by public auction to the highest bidder, at the same
time and place before mentioned.
Dated at Augusta, this fifteenth day of March,
A. ID. 1877.
3wli WIN. H. LIBBY, Sheriff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31

At the Unitarian church, to morrow forenoon,
the sermon by Rev. Mr.. Curtis, will be appropriate
for Easter; after the sermon there will be a
baptismal service and the celebration of the
Lords Supper. Vesper services in the evening.
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Dtfb.

In North Pennington, l4th inst Mrs. Deborah
Taylor, aged 81 years and 10 u onths.
In Belfast, 4th inst, of cerebro spina meningitis,
aged Sc years.
In Phillips 2lst Inst Julia Mae, infant daugt ter
oil Joel II. and Florrie l. Byron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31

City Point or what is known as "Linnekns
Point" on the sea coast, near Boothbay har-
bor is destined to become the popular summer
resort of many pleasure-seeking Augusta peo-
pie. Seventyfve quarter of an acre lots have
already been sold there, trottng park laid out,
and fourteen cottages built. Many more will
30 up this spring.
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NEW. HAMPSHIRE.
treshet Subsidiug.

NASHUA, March 80 The water in the Nashua
and Merrmac rivers is falling fast. The Merrl-
mac was about fifteen feet above its usual mark
and the Nashua about seven feet above its level.
The mills are all running again to-day, on full
time.
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DAMARISCOTTA.
Rankrupt Stock Sold.

DAMARIsooTTA, March 30. The bankrupt dry
and fancy goods stock of w. d. Webb of Damar-
iscotta, was sold at auction Friday afternoon, to
F.O. Bailey & Co., of Portland, a. sixty-fve per
cent The stock was valued at about IS 600
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Weather Indications for To-day

For the Middle and New England States,
clear weather, rising barometer during the morn
ing, followed during the afternoon or evening,by
cloudy and threatening weather, east to south
winds, falling barometer and rising temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31

1t is said that there are several bad wash outs
on the Maine Central besides the one at Car
mel
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We are happy to announce that J. Harry Shan
non, the child prodigy, who created such an e1-
element here fortnight ago, is to appear at Me-
oman Hall, on Friday evening of next week, for
one evening only. This will be good news to
those who were so unfortunate as not to hear him
on his previous appearance
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Cincinnati Produce Market.

Noun Cincinnati March 80, 1877.
fORh- $lI 25al5s0J Clear sides, 711a TX
LARD BACON
steam, 25-a9 so Shoulders 6La6iz
Kettle, l0alols Clear rib sides s1as1,
BULK ME Eats Clear sides, $40
Shoulders, 5l4a5h WHISKEY- o4aI "a
Clear rib Sides Oak
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We are glad to know that a stop has been put
to the rushing of trains into this city, over the
Maine ntral, at the rate Of twenty miles an
hour, at the risk of life and limb. On complaint
of the Mayor, Payson Tucker, Superintendent
OF the road, has issued orders that trains must
be run slowly and cautiously over the street
crossings in thi, city, the speed not to exceed
six miles an hour. No excuse is to be allowed for
the violation of this order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-31

6he concert for the benefit of Mr. Andrew ID.
Ward will take place on Tuesday evening, April TO-
The musical talent of the city have generally and
kindly volunteered their services.