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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-10
THE EASTERN WAR.
OSmll Pasta IL kG3 Nine Successful
SOrtltS.
THE RUSSIANS CONrssS D,S,
ThOJS CONTEST.

CoNSTANTlNoPLE, December s. Osman Pasha
claims nine successful sorties daring November.
lie has abundance of provisions and ammunition.
NO iurther progress on either side is in opel att
at Kamarli.
LONDON, December 8. A Russian official des.
patch, dated Bago;, says the battles of Marian and
Elena, the 4th inst, were more unfortunate for
the Russians than at first reported. Fifty officers
and 1900 men were killed and wounded and IL
guns captured.
The operssons on the 9th were confined to driv-
ing the Turkish right, numbering 10000 men,
from Stataritza to Bebrovi. The Turkish left,
confronting JackOwitcz, numbered 5000.
a telegram from Now Bazaar, dated Yesterday
says four battalions, DIVISION OF infantry, six
guns and squadron of cavalry, arrived on the
9TH at Yavor. The following day a number of
SeIvan troops crossed int Turkey.
The position of the Russians at EIzeroum il
very crtlca'. The kurds threaten their commu-
ncation.
The governor of Gassovo te'egrsphs that Dec.
9TH the SeTvlau forces arrived at IavOr Four
Servlan officials crossed the frontier to Sienica,
and demanded an EXPLANATION of the pre-. ence of
the Turkish force there, and demanded their with
drawal by Dec 6.
There was fighting on the 5;h between the Ser
Wan and Musselmeu Inhabitants of Sienica and
ateUnews says the Seryians crossed the frontier
at favor, aud erected Notifications on Ottoman
territory. Mehemet Ali has given Baker Pasha
command OF division.
The Turkish government has IMPRESSED street
car horses for the army.
The news of the Seryians crossing the frontier
INTO Turkey turns out to be unfounded. The
porte received advces this evening, dated Mich.
aging that all was quiet on the frontier. A por-
non of the Servia- troops concentrated near the
frontier has been withdrawn and the other sent
home.
1t is Off itIly announced that the Russian loss
between Nov. 10 and Il was 1883 men. Total loss
since commencement of war, 7i,SjS men.
The inhabitants of Scutarl and ALBANIAN have
e graphed to '}onstantinope for aid against the
Montenegrlns. declaring that if the request IL
disregsrded they will solicit the protection of
Italy.
A special to the Daily News, from Kars, con-
tains the following Operations against Ere
roum may be postponed fortnight. No ATTEMPT
will probably be made to establish strict block
AIDE, on account OF the inclemency of the weather,
nut 1t Is supposed that communication with Ire
besianzend will shortly be cut, as a Russian divl-
sion is marching in that direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-10
FIRE IN LOUISVILLE, KY.
THE BURNING OF A LARGE Wits.
KEY HOUSE.
Destruc ion of II Large Quantity of the
Ardent.
A WOMAN BURNED To DEATH.

LOUISVILLE, December S-l0.30 p. NJ. What
threatens to be disastrous fire broke out at ten
minutes past ten O'Clock, light, IN Cochran K
fulton's whskey house. There are 4 100 bar
rels of whisky within the building and Is prob
able they will be burned up.
Davis 4 Hsden's whskey house is on one side
and Jefferson Bros large -four house on the other
solid stream of burning whiskey Is pouring in
to the street and thence floating into the sewers
near by.
ll.35. The fire shows signs of weakening. The
principal damage will he to Cochran 4 Fulton,
whose loss viii reach 500, 000 with S275 900 in
surance.
The Bremaker Moore PAPER warehouse is he
Their stock of paper will he damaged conslders-
bly,. Davis 4 IIaden and Barrett will be saved,
Jefferson and the Bremaker Moore Co. are still in
danger.
Tue blocks aggregate wealth is four million
dollars.
| LOUISVILLE, December 9. The losses and in.
suran'e o last nights fire cannot be ascertaineo
until Monday. Tie damage To all except Coch
ran 4 Fulton is light. The origin Of the fire i,
unaccounted for
a second fire was caused by the burning of sew
eral cottages and brewery STABLES. Twas started
by Henry Cranes, negro, who threw coal oil
lamp at his mistress, Mary Chinn. She was in
bed with her child little girl. The lamp set fire
to her night clothes, tae bedding and house and
other property. Ctoomes saved the child and
himself. The woman was burned TO death.
Croomes cursed his dying mistress in horrible
terms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-10
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
Re rHE--
DAILY Esnrsatt 3ouraal
Destructive lire In LtwlSian.
LARGE NI'hBrROF NtiLDINGS
DESTROYED.
A Loss of Several thousand Dollars
Insurance Small.

LEWISTON, December g. About II o'clock las,
night, fire was discovered in stable in the rear
OF n. q. Henderson's building, Lisbon street. 1t
extended rapidly, destroying Hendersons build
ing and the two stores and tenement building
south, belonging to Mr.. johnson, and the building
OF d. H. Holman north. The Redington building
next Honan's was second, as also one in the rear
belonging to the Kilbourne estate, neither OF
which was insured.
RedingtOns store was occupied hy Mrs. Bur
leigh, millinery stock; moved. No insurance
Above was the boarding house of Persis Hodg-
don; insured $500 in the Imperial and Northern
companies.
Holnan's building, occupied by Bortherwick'
bakery; stock mostly removed aud not Insured
large boarding house overhead had been yacat-
ed Saturday. Three other families occupied tene-
ments 10 the building and lost many of their
goods.
Holman was insured s. 800, in the Natives and
Mechanics Of Lowell, which will nearly cover the
loss.
Henderson's building, first floor, was occupied
by Prince, millinery; stock removed. Henderson
occupied the part above and rented several rooms
His loss about SO 900. Insurance not yet ascer-
tanned.
Johnson's property consisted of two three story
buildings on Lisbon street, connecting with a
large building in the rear, covering the whole lot
The north store was occupied by b. F. Getchell
stock removed. The south store was vacant. fin
this establishment were fourteen tenements, all OF
which were occupied by French families, most OF
whom lost more or less of their household effects
Johnson's loss is IS 600, on which wa. no insur-
ance. The fire was difficult to reach, and barne d
with intense heat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-10

In our style of climate, it'll its sudden chang
es of temperature, rain, wind and sunshine of.
ten ntermingled ia a single dsy,-it is no wonder
hat our CD ildren, friends and relatives are SC
often taken from us by neglected colds, half the
deaths resulting from this cause. A bottle Of
Boschee's Gerham Syrup kept about your home
for immediate use, VIII prevent serious sickness, q
large doctors bill, and perhaps death, by the use
of three or four doses. For curing Consumpt ton
Hemon hayes, Pneumonia, Severe Coughs
Group OF any disease of the Throat or Lungs its
success is simply wonderful. as your druggist
will tell YOU. German Syrup is now sold in every
town and village on this continent. Sample bot
tie for trial. l0c.; regular size, 75c.
decl0-t d&wif
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POLITICAL NOTES.
THE ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN
EVAilTS n CONKLING.
Patterson Has an Interview with the
President.
THE QUESTION OF OFFICES.

NEW YORK, December s. Specials say the only
overture from Eysrts to Conklng was last spring
when it was made on the basis OF giving the pat
ronage to Conklng, if he would support Hayes
policy, which was IT, jected by Conklng.
Patterson, in his interview with the President,
told him his policy had wrecked the republican
party IN the South, and that in proof of this
ton he referred TO the large number of letters he
had received from all parts of the country, COL
graduating him on his speech IN the Senate, and
requesting copies, and even republican senators
had ordered large numbers of his speech
The President said he did not intend to iniure
the republican party, and he had been prompted
to his course by desire for peace and good feel
ing.
There Is no question but French will be re-
moved from office AS sergeant-at arms of the Sen
ate iOr Ignoring the desie, of senator's and NAL
ieasance. Congressman Bacon says he did not
sign petition to the President to retain Arthur
and Cornell in the New York custom house.
Revenue Agent Houghton goes from Boston to
Piusburg, and Agent Irumbull from Cincinnati
to Boston.
Members of the Ways aud Means comm ittee
say no large reduction Of duties on the leading ar
ilcles Is contemplated.
Eyarts is trying to have Sanford re- nominated,
aided by Seward
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SOUTH Der WICK.
Funeral.

SOUTH BERWICK. December 8. The funeral of
Hon. John ii. Burleigh took place at his late resi-
dence, this afternoon, and was attended by large
concourse of people, many distinguished friends
from abroad being present, York county being
largely represented. The remains reposed in q
very elegant casket, covered with cloth and pro-
fu-ely decorated with flowers
The services by Rev. George w. Lewis of the
Congregational church, of which tue deceased
was member, assisted by Rev. r. r. Rddel
were very impressive. Public buildings and places
of business Throughout the village were dIaped
with emblcn.s of mourning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-10

BY some inadvertence, our reporter at the
Stale Temperance Conve ntion at Winthrop failed
to mention the fact that the Augusta club was well
represented, there being present from the club,
the president, b. F. Gasiin, Z. Gould, Newman
Lane, John Dunbar, and Thomas McGraw. AT
the meeting on Thursday afternoon, the President
reported on behalf of the Augusta club, that il
was in prosperous condition, numbering on the
pledge some $40 names, between four hundred
and five hundred Of whom, it was safe to say,
had remained true to their obligations, and We're
really and truly reformed men. All the dele
gates from Augusta with one exception, made re-
marks, and they were well received. The
boys speak in high terms of the manner IN which
they were treated by the ladies and gentlemen Of
Winthrop whose hearts and homes were open to
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-10
A r1tched Existence,
'ct6-teod&wly

Other conditions being equal, there is no reason
why healthy man or woman should not enjoy
life and ii may well be doubted whether adverse
fortune ha- the power entr, y to destroy the hap
plness of one VINO sleeps souudly and whose di-
g-stion good. But for the nervous, feeble dy..
peptic invalid there is no comfort in life His
eNis nee IL indeed a wretched one. But he should
not despair OF relief. That benignant restorative
Host, tiers stomach BtIers, has impaired health
fu vigor to many selfsupposed incurable. 1t is
N uneqnalled builder up oil broken down ply
-iques, ana Is besides sovereign remedy for
dyspepsia, nervousness, irregular habit of body
bllOusBess and kidney and bladder difficulties. 1t
eliminates from the blood the acrld element which
gives rise to rheumatic ailments cheers and re-
heves the aged and inirm, and may he used with
great advantage by ladies in feeble health Its
perfect puIit, also recommends it 10 the use of in.
yalils
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-10
Garotner Local Ncms.

The School Committee have unanimously adopt
ed Warren's Geography, for use in the Gardiner
schools. The cost of exchange TO the scholars
will be the net price a'lo we'd by the publishers
viz; thirty ats for the Primary and sixty cents
for the brief .utse. They will be put into
the schools this week.
MONDAY pr aver meeting will be held this week
at Mechanics Library ha l. 70 be conducted by the
several clergymen of the city. The first meeting
will be held to-day.
The union meeting Friday night, was largely
attended. The sermon of Rev. Mr.. Blaisiell was
based on the text, I'd Cor. IL 5, Examine your
selves whether ye be in the faith" The interest
seems to demand continuance Of these meet
ings.
The sociable of the High school scholars was q
very pleasant affair. but the attendance was TOO
small to make it finsnc ial success.
The work on the new school house is progress
ing finely. The furnaces are in the plaster
ing done, and the door caps or hoods put on and
timed. The water closets are substantially
built Of brick. The roof is covered with tin, and
separated by high brick WALL The grading is
not yet completed; the trouble seems to be that
Quinn" took the job about one hundred dollars
too low, to make anything out of it.
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THE BORDER TROUBLES.
THE OPINION OF GENERAL ORD

NEW YORK, December s. A Washington des-
patch says that Gen. Ord does not feel the least
appre hension about the long absence Of Lieuts.
Bulls and Young. They went out with detaeh-
me Mt to punish msrauding Indians, and although
driven back, he confident they would come
out safely IN the end. The party took 80 days
rations and he is disposed to believe that the pur
suit of the Indians has brought them back into
Texas.
GALVESTON. December S. The News San
AntonIu special reports engagements ia Mexico
between Young's command and party of Mexi-
can Indians, in which two Indians were killed aud
three wounded. Their camp and property were
captured and destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-10

We have received from Col. J. W. Porter of
rlington, the Memoir Of Col. Jonathan Eddy Of
Eddington. Me-, with some account OF the Eddy
Family, and of the early settlers on the Penobscot
river We referred to this work the other day. 1t
vas prepared BY Col. Porter and the task involy =
ed years of labor and research. Besides the fam
ily history, 1t embraces great deal of historical
matter connected with the eastern section Of the
State. The whole makes a very handsome vol
nme of ~ pages A few copies at sixty cents
each, may be had by addressing j. w. Porter.
darlington, Me.
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PAT ENTS.
r. II. EDDY.

No. 20 State ST., opposite IKilby, Boston
Secures patents In the United states also In Great
Britain. France and other foreign countries. Cop
les of the aims of any Patent furnished by re-
hitting one dollar. Assignments recorded at
Washington. No Agency in the United States pos
superior facilities for obtaining Patents or
ascertainlns the pate ntability OF Inventions.
X. IL. EDDY Solicitor of I atents.
Testim o n 1 ISL
al regard MIR Eddy as one of the mostcapabie
and saccesslu practitioners with whom have had
Official Intercourse. CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner of Patents.o
"inventors cannot employ a person more trust.
worthy or more capable OF securing for them an
early and favorable consideration at the Patent
Odice."
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents"
BOSTON, October 10, 1870.
X. II. EDDY, FsQ-Dear Sir: you procured for
me, IN lsi0, my first patent Since then you have
acted for ana advised me in hundreds of cases. and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions.
have occasionally employed the best agencies in
New York, Philadelphia and Washington, but l
still give you almost the whole OF my business, in
your line, and advise others TO employ you.
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER
Boston, Jan. 1877. ly?
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The trustees of the Pembroke Savings Bank
have decided that it is for the interest of the de-
postors of that institution to close up its affairs,
and have applied to the Bank Examiner to that
effect. The Eastport Sentinel is glad 10
be- able to say that the trustees consider the as
sets Of the bank sufficient to cover the liabilities
AID consequently the depositors will lose noIh-
ing but interest, until the securities of the bank
can be realized. The bank has been honesty
managed and in ordinary times woulI have
been successful.
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FINANCIAL G.OOMMEROIAL.
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, December .. 1871.
FLOUR-Extra spring - 75a5 u.s.
WHEAT-No.2 spring i0ha- cash; Ilo-a
ilOt4 December llU7s tIlO1t January: No. lO4 u;
ia rejected, ~ "a
CORN No. mixed. 4SL: cash 43k. Dec, 43k
Jan "a.
OAIo-25-c sash rs Dec; 25Ic Jan.
RYE-No. :, 80 &c.
BARLEY-So.2 spring, s6lAfc.
Pphh Cash III 50 al 10. Jan, IL 20,
Dec, II 30.
l. NRD- Cash 1885, cash: 7s5-a7 s7h, Dec;
Jan. g7sa.
BULK MEATS-Shoulders, 4Ha,Hc; short rib
sides, 81 &C; short clear rib, 6ha y.
VIII okEl-WesJern, | U5--.
tRElGHrS-Corn to Buffalo, 31sc.; wheat do.
&c.
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N AIRY LAND.
Temperance.

BALTIMORE, December 8. An active move
ment III the cause of temperance has been in pro-
gress in this city for several weeks. Meetings
were held dnrng the week and on the Sabbath
Three meetings were held this afternoon and eve
ming, and all were numerously atten ded, 1t il
stated that from 1900 to IA 900 persons signed
the pledge OF total abstinence since the inaugurs-
ton of The present movement.
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PRESIDENT HAYES.
lie Visits New York and is to Have u
Reception.

New YORK, December 8. The Presidents fam
lily viii ne her nearly all next week, and on Fri
day night the President will have reception by
the Union League Club. at which ladies will be
present, and no speeches will be made. On Sat
urday the President will be the guest of Col. WIN
Borden, president of the New Eng land Society,
and in the evening will be present at the annual
banquet of the Society il honor of Forefathers
Day, a, well As Secretary Evarts, who is an ex-
preside ut of the Society.
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NSVILLE.
Burglary.

MAcHIAs, December s. The post Office and
Theophllus W. Allen 4 Sons store, at Dennys-
vile, were entered last night. Fifteen dollars in
money and goods were stolen from Aliens store
and goods taken out of the post office. colored
tramp is Suspected.
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PENNSNLt ANA.
Failure.

ALLENTOWN, December 9. Mr.. Runk, former
ly treasurer OF the Allentown school board, failed
last night. lie is chare ed with misappropristing
public money He had previously given bal to
appear at the proper time, and the authorities
were compelled to enter his home fore by to Ar
rest him.
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OHIO.
Postal Matters.

TOLEDO, December s. z. Fl. bowling to-day
received a telegram from the postmaster general,
relnstatng him as postmaster Of this city, in con-
sequence of the failure Of the Senate to confirm
the recent appointment of Alexander Reed. On
presentation of the order, the office was at once
turned over to Bowling.
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ttlarrtfn

IN Bath, Dec 3, Mr.. Harrison p. Oliver to Mrs
Vary Rurnham, both OF Bath.
In Ellsworth Oct. 49, Mr.. Eugene Closson Of
Bluehill, 10 Miss Almeda Jane Bowden of Ham
cock Nov. IL, Mr.. 5 II. Gray OF Sedgwick, to Miss
Elmra Gri1dle of Bluehl; Nov. IS, Mr. Henry A.
GRAY TO Miss Liddia J. Saunders. both of Orland.
Miss Corneiia f. Barbour, both of swans leland.
In Blanchard, Dec. ;, Mr.. Fred b. Knapp TO
Mrs. Isabel III. Blanchard, both of Blanchard.
to - + ste lie II Watson, both of Parkman.
In Garland Dec. |, Mr.. Chas. Z. .Iudkins of Do
Y +, 10 Miss Florence H. Crowel of Garland.
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was dism ssed. followed Finn and gave him q SEE
we're beating. The police arrested the McElroys
and a number of females az witnesses. Finn is 10
precarious condition, and bis recovery is doubt
ful. The McEroy brothers are farmers, residing
a Meihutn. ant are wntih considerable property.
They own the largest milk route 10 the city. They
have never been artes.ed befoie, and are consid-
cred inuhensive.
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w ASIIINGTON.
A Question Raised.

WASHINGTON, December s. The Sec'y of the
Treasury has written letter to the acting sur
veyor OF customs at New York, approving the re-
nomination of deputy surveyor. question has
been raised as to the authority of The Secretary,
10 view OF section 2722 revised statutes, to ap-
point more than one deputy surveyor OF customs
al New York. But one will therefore be appoint
ed until this question is determined. The posi-
tions OF Jacob Sharp and Geo. Klinck have been
consequently vacated and their official powers
ceased the RI
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enid.

Six steamers sailed for Europe to-day, with full
cargoes.
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Lame and sick horses, pronounced incursble,
cured free of cost. Giles Liniment Iodide Am
monia
Spavins. Splints Ringbones, Bunches,
rhoroughpins, Spring Knees cured without
blemish.
Strains, Shoulder Lameness, Navicular Dis
ease, shoe boils, cure guaranteed. Send for pam
phlet containing full information to
Dr. WIN. NJ. GILES, 45l 9th Avenue, Ny.
Use only for HoRsEs, the liniment in YELLOW
wrappers.
+. w. kinsman, Agent oct6- teod&wly
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CONDENS TELEGRAM MS.

Judge Moore has appointed o. Fl. Horton re
cever ofthe German Savings Bank at Chicago.
DR.. Albert T Bledsel. editor of the Southern
Review, a distinguished minister and Professor,
died at Alexandria Saturday.
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kENNEBU .skfORl.


BIDDEFoRD, December S. A large barn owned
by Simon l.. Cleaves Of this city, situated on a
farm in kennebunkport, was destroyed by an in
cendlaly fire this morning. The dwelling was
fired but not burned. Barn insured 500 and
contents $50
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Industrial School - Resignation Of vi
stevens.

Industrial school - Resignation of Nr.
stevens.
At the recent annual meeting of the Managers
# the Maine Industrial School, held 81 Hsllowell
Hon. John l.. Stevens, having removed from the
country, sent IN his written resignation as 1rus-
tee and member of the Executive Committee, a
position which he has held since the incorpors-
tion OF the school, which be was nstrume ntal
in founding, and TO which he has devoted much
of his time and thought. The following is Mr..
stevens letter of resignation:
STOCKHOLM, Nov. 2, 1877
Gov SIDNEY PERHAM, President OF the Trustees
and Board of Managers of the Maine Indus
trial schools for Girls
| hereby resign my place one of the Trustee.
of the Maine industrial School for Girls. AL
ways wishing and expecting to be concerned for
the Institution As long as life aid reason
are continued to me, take leave of my as.oc-
ates in the firm belief that they will wisely man
aye its affairs and impartially guard the welfare
of the helpless ones committed To the School, and
care firmly for the interests of the State. shall
look to your future labors with lively feelings OF
hope, as | am more and more COW nced of the
need and usefulness of such institutions. With
the kiudest regards to all the members of the
Board aud Officers Of the School,
remain truly yours,
JOHN l.. STEVENS.
AN"' ''"''H az VI "ho paS niso
labored for the good of the school, since its
founding, retires from the position of Treasurer,
account of i'll health.
The Managers passed the following vote
Voted that these designations be accepted, and
that the thanks of the Board be extended to both
gentlemen Tor their faithful and valuable SER
vices.
These gentl( men have been very closely ident-
flied with the IudustIisl School from its beginning
They have rendered very valuable service, and
have been unweaiied in their attention to its in.