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Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

The lady OF gentleman sojourners at fashionable
Seaside resorts or spas, may rest assured that
Genn's Sulpher Suap will furnish them certain
protection prompt relief from irritation of the
cutcle, matter from what cause arising, and
prevent tan freckles Sold by all druggists.
lIlll's Hair and Whi.ker Dye Black or Brown, so
cents apl4 -tSlmo
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

An Express train Quilt and equipped expressly
for this line) will be run by the Boston n Provi.
dence Railroad, leaving Boston At 90 p. n. daily
(Sundays excepted), making the run to Fox Point
Wharf, Providence distance a. miles, in about one
our
The Providence Line In the character and equip-
ment OF its Steamers. and it's direct railroad con.
nections with the South ami West, will Offer to the
travelling public advantages possessed by no 9th.
er line.
For this purpose ii is intended to run the magni.
hcent and well-known Steamer "Rhode Islando in
connection with the new and elegant Steamer
Massdchusefts built expressly for this route. and
lifted in manner unequaled tor comfort, elegance
ard safety.
On both Steamers the Diaia9 Room 10 the
main deck, presenting an uno bstructed view of the
passing scenery and the luxury OF taxing meals In
pure sweet air, ding the ose, vltiated atmos-
phere OF saloon cabin. No other Sound SfeaBs-
ers possess these great improvements.
These superb steam ers will run from Prov denee
to New York direct, mailing NO iafermediafe iasd.
fn9s, thereby assuring an early arrival In New
York.
ID. s. BABCOCk, Prea. \, 4. FOLSOM, supt.
Providence 4 stonngon BJs ton 4 Providence
Steamship Co. Railroad.
isia
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
Bill OF Charges.

In 1867 company was formed and incorporat.
ed under the name Of the New England Express
Co. Ezra Carter Of Portland, was President
Carter brings bill in eqaiiy against all inter
ested parties. for salary, etc. Amount involved
about $4,000,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
CHINA AND JAPAN.
Affairs in General.

New YORK, April %. Yokohama advices OF
the lst inst, are as follows The excitement
caused by the discovery of pretended plot to as.
ssssinste, in which high officers of government are
declared concerned, is now known to have been a
scheme devised by the rebels to discredit the gov
ernment. Alleged confession of completely was
extracted by torture from loyal officials, and pub
lished by the nsurgent chiefs, in hopes of
strengening their cause.
A new japanese gunboat OF one thousand tons
was launched recently from the Yokohama navy
yard.
The subject Of disseminating the use of Mexi-
can dollars by foreigners in japan, and substtut.
ing Japanese coin, is under discussion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
THE AGE OF MIRACLES

is past, and DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry will not raise the dead. will not cure you if
your lungs are half wasted by consumption, or
your system sinking under cancerous disease. 1t
ls, however, unsurpassed as pectoral and alter
alive, and will cure obstinate and severe disease
of the throat and lungs, coughs, and bronchial af-
fections BY virtue of its wonderful Alternative
properties it cleanses and enriches the blood,
thus curing pinples, blotche-, and eruptlons, and
causing even great eating ulcers to heal.
anr24tlt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
EUROPE.
he Cholera,

CALCUTTA, April %. A serious outbreak of
cholera in Akyab has taken place, and 25 per cent
of the small European population died in thirty
hours,
Political.
PARIS, April %. NJ. Thomson (Gambettist) has
been elected to the Chamber of Deputies for Con-
stan,iue, Algeria.
Gen. BuTriII.
LONDON, April %. In the House of Commons
this afternoon, Mr.. Burke said that Spain had
promised to try Gen. Burrill Of the Virginius mas
sscre notoriey but his trial will be delayed on ac
count of the non receipt of papers from Cuba.
The Famine.
London advices from Calcutta cay that the ap-
parent famine shows traces Of approaching the
worst point, but there are good reasons to hope
that the maximum distress may be less severe thar
anticipated.
Sailed.
VILE FRANCuE, April %. The United States
steamer Vandaia sailed for Constantnople on
Saturday. The remainder of the American feet
goes to Smyrna and the Syrian coast Immediately.
Review.
KIsCHENEFF, April %. The Emperor of Rus
sia yesterday reviewed the ninth army corps at
Amernkn and Birsuls, and addressed the officers
at the latter place. Great enthusiasm prevails ev.
eiywhere among the troops and people. The
Emperor sleeps tonight at Tirespol, where re-
view will be held on Tuesday. His Majesty af.
forwards goes TO UngheDin for another review the
same day, and will return to kischenef about
midnight
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
Court Matters.

The full bench of the Supreme Court have been
in session here to-day, considering the election
question submitted to them by the Governor and
Council. The judges decline to state whether an
opinion has been made, or whether one will be
made.
Base Ball.
MANCHESTER, April %. AT base ball to-day,
Bostons 10, Manchesters 0.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, April Is, 1871.
FLoUR-Extra spring 81 50as %.
WIFE AT-No. spring, 5oi< al5ii4 cash l54a.a
40; May S1.; June No. 5. 5l-al 5sx
al 51-; rejected, 23al 2s--.
CORN-No. mixed, Al cash t61.: May, tsx /;
June. 49,.
0ATs-s7sa-c. cash. 57lic May; "a. June.
RYE-No. :, So &C.
BARLEY-No. 2 spring, 76 a7sc.
PORK - Cash, Is 80 ais % all year IA 80;
May. II 81 4 ;lJune, IS 60.
LARD Cash, 10 cash; 10 07--alO 07ts. May:
June 10 20-a0.00.
BULK MEA ATS-Shoulders, 5.a-c; short rib
sides, 5'ta &c; short clear rib, si.a c.
WHISkEY-Wester l O7,.
FREIGHTS-Corn to Buffalo, 5kc.; wheat do.
ia5c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
NOVA SCOTIA.
Legislative.

HALIFAX, April %. The Newfoundland legs-
lature are still in session. The tariff bill was
passed which imposes duty of 90 per cenum on
ready made clothing and manufacture of WOOL
and l3 per centum advaorem duty on articles
generally not subject TO specific duty. A bounty
of five per centum is allowed on the original cost
of hemp fax, cotton and wool, imported and man
ufactured into merchandise.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

We would again call the attention of our citi-
zens to the rich treat to be enjoyed at Granite
Hall, Wednesday evening of this week, when they
can have the pleasure of listening to Mrs. Mary
A. Lverpaore Of Melrose, Mass, who is to give
her popular lecture on temperance, under the
auspices of the Woman's Temperance Union.
This is q rare opportunity for our people TO hear
the most d;stingu uished of our woman speakers.
She has no superior. Boston paper we'll says
that "Mrs Livermore's earnestness Is contagious !;
hence, that the people listened with admiration,
and better still, that many Of them left the hall
with convictions never before possessed is state
ment that will find ready credepce." The funds
of the Union are not abundant, and hence q col
lection will be taken during the evening to defray
the expenses.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
ad Accident.
NEW YORK.
Railroad Matters.

NIAGARA FALLS, April 23 Local passenger
travel is crossing the suspension bridge, and the
through passenger trains are TO be via Clifton
on and after the 10Th inst.
Denial.
A report is printed here as coming from San
Francisco, stating thai the resolutions framed by
Senator Blaine are to be introduced in the Senate
another electoral count. In response to the query
the authenticity of the report, Senator Blaine
telegraphs as follows
Fifth Avenue Hotel.
New York, April 49,
To Amos f. Learned, Agent n. L. Press:
There is not the slightest foundation for the
story. 1t is the invention of lunatic or an idiot.
(SgneD JAMES G. BLAINE.
The Grand Trunk Road.
The Grand Trunk half yearly report, published
to day, shows gross decrease Of 1900 pounds,
This is attributed to the competition of American
lines of traffic to the seaboard, loss of local traffic
and deficient harvest. The board is negotiating
with the Great Western for settlement of future
relations of the companies. If an agreement is
finally arrived at before April 3Oth, it will be re-
porte at the meeting. If not, the meeting will
be adjourned, when the directors will exhibit an
ultimate statement.
Tweed.
Hurlburt, editor of the World, testified at Al
bany to-day concerning Tweed's contest He
didn't know that it was true, but it came from the
Worlds Albany correspondent.
Ex-senator Winslow testified to day that he did
not receive any money from Tweed as was re-
Gently stated. He exhibited letters from Horace
Greeley urging the passage of an election law.
Senator Blaine.
Senator Blaine was in town yesterday, but told
an interviewer he had nothing to say on politics,
and that he should leave this morning for Boston.
Weather.
Clear, cool, wind west.
Sunk.
The pilot being asleep the steamship Niagara
struck the stone pier and sank at the Battery yes
terday. No lives lost
Censuring Evarts.
The Herald animadverts this morning upon
Evarts holding the secretary ship of state and ar
Of Webster in giving up his private business when
holding the same office, by the help of wealthy
Bostonians.
willing to Trade.
The Times says Nick Waller is willing 10 resign
bis seat in congress for $50 600 cash, and trade in
favor of Dudley Field.
Refused to Sing.
The Italian Opera Troupe refused to sing last
night at the sacred concert announced unless they
were paid back salaries. There were but few peo-
pie in the house, and Manager Devino gave them
their entrance money and closed up the house.
He complains of insufficient patronage.
spencer's spectacle factory, Newcastle, is bum
ed loss $4,000.
Ex.Secr. .tary Fish.
Ex-secretary Fish thanks the Union League
Club for its invitation to = complimentary dinner
returning 10 this city, and says recent affection
in his family prevents the acoep.aLce Of their
highly appreciated kindness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

We hear that the Judicial authorities of Presque
Isle. last week levied grief on the liquor sellers.
Three were fined $50 each and costs, and one 9TH
er case was continued for advisement. Another
of the fraternity from that town had his liquor
taken from him by the Custom House officer at
Fort Fairfield. Would not it be better to earn an
honest living by work, than to get precarious
one by making a grog-shop of ones pocket, and
then have your pocket emptied to pay the req, ;
I Fort Fairfield Sunrise.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

axe The IF Olest Tar Tor at kidney complaints.
1t Will do the work well. spllS-t&wlw
Many thousands of dollars are spent annually in
distributing, free of charge. Sample Bottles Of
BosHCEEs 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 salts
fy themselves, that this remedy would save them
from those fatal diseases. No person has ever
used this medicine without getting immediate re-
lief, yet there great many poor, suffering,
skeptical persons going about our streets with a
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 can 90 to.
your druggist and get sample bottle for 10 cents
try it; three doses will relieve any case; reg
gular size only - cents. dec9-tTTS&
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
WEST INDIES.
President Baez.

sANTo DOMINGO. April %. President Baez is
fast losing his popularity. He has recently arriv-
ed four generals on mere suspicion. and issued q
decree ordering duties payable hereafter in
cash This decree has parslyze trade the mer-
chants hitherto having been accustomed to pay
part Of the duties in government bonds.
Uneasy.
Great uncasiness is felt in regard to relations
with Hayti.
TObac o Crop.
The estimated tobacco crop in one hundred and
fifty thousand servons, the largest ever had.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

Schoocrafi 4 Goes popular minstrel company
appear til. c,cning, at Granite Hail. for one night
oniy. They have had rousing houses everywhere.
An exchange thus speaks of their performances in
one of the large cities "In the scene of Music
". Elocution, in which Mr.. Schoocraft intro
,llced his new brass band, he received three en-
cores. The qusrteite of male voices is the best
that We have ever heard in a minstrel hall. The
whole performance is first class, and we bespeak
the people who attend this show on their jour
ney through the country, a most satisfactory
euterta inment"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

Our Brunswick correspondent, in speaking of
the accident that resulted in the drowning of
i. Louis Potres, Frenchman, in the river at that
place, says that Brunswick falls. like the tabled
lake in Scotland, seems to claim its annual VIC
tim. The Frenchman was catching drift wood
from boat fastened to the shore. but, attempting
to intercept huge log, the force of the current.
which is there very strong, and the momentum OF
the log, broke the boat from its fastenings and
carried the unfortunate man over both dams. The
deceased was an Industrious and well skilled me-
chsnc and was respected by all who knew him.
lie left wife and several children.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

Another crowd at Granite Hall, last evening, to
witness Hagars grand Allegory of "The Great
Republic" this timc completely filling the hall.
Those who saw the exhibition on Saturday even
ing we're all the more eager to witness its repeti
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

1t il understood that Mr.. Ed. McClintock, form
cry baggage master on the steamer Star of the
.st, will have charge OF the steamcl" Henry Nor
ri.on'' this season. The "IIeury Morrison" will
run between this city, Boothbay, Squirrel Is
land and Lnnekin's Neck
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

A correspondent, speaking Of the labors of
Francis Murphy in Pennsylvania. writes us;
temperance meetings commenced in Eiie, Pa,
about six weeks ago, and within that time between
900 and 1000 have signed the Murphy pleds e.
Much good has been accomplished. and many very
h,rd drinkers have placed their names upon the
pie lsc. They are intending now TO build a tab
ernscle that will seat $1,000 people
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
NORTH CAROLINA.
Internal Revenue.

RALEIGH, April %. A letter to the internal
revenue commissioner, from Greensboro, n. c.,
says the democratic judges have determined to
hold act for transfer of to the federal court
unconstitutional and hereafter will hold and pun
sh the revenue officers and marshais who make
seizures and arrests.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

Gen. ]. p. Cilley, Adjataut General of the State
will deliver the Grafton in this city, on Memorial
Day, at the decoration of soldiers graves. The
Memorial sermon will be preached by Rev. c. A.
{ artis pastor of the Unitarian church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

Allen Jewett, who with Will kinsman, both Of
this city, started for the Black Hills recently, is
sick enough of his bargain, and wants to come
one. lie writes to his mother. asking for eighty
collars to pay his fare home. He pleads like any
homesick child: "Mother, if you will only send
i, will earn it as quick as possible and pay it all
back to YOU" lie says that stream of badly
sod miners is constantly flowing from the mines
while others are flooding in, eager to be sold.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

Fast day, Thursday next, is TO be observed by
union religious services at 1870 o'clock, at the
Congregational chapel. In the afternoon and
evening there will be social meetings at several of
I he church yestries
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
CUBA.


ST. THOMAS, April II, via Havana, %. The
American ship Castine arrived at st. Thomas on
the 10Th inst, from Java, with sugar. for the
Channel, leaking. She was surveyed and part of
her cargo transhipped. She proceeded with the
balance, with the aid of steam pumps.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

\ business mems and general prayer meeting is
held every week day morning at o'clock, in the
reform Club room over Devine & fIoward's drug
,iore. deep interest is being developed in the
meetings and spirit OF revival prevails. All are
yiicd TO attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, April %, 1877.
PORK els 50al5 Is Clear sides, 7kaS
LARD BACON
Steam, 10 oc-al0 l5 Shoulders, 6L a6a
Kettle, l0isall- Clear rib sides sLasL
BULK MEATS Clear sides. s&a--
shoulders, 5-aji. WHiSKEY- O5sl Os
Clear rib sides, 0-a7s.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

D, bllity and health are irreconcab,e conditions
Weakly people, that is 20 say people who lack the
vitality requisite for vigorous discharge Of each
and all OF tue bodily functions, are invariably :
hcted with some, though IL may be a tffng dis
order of the system. Atony, or a want of nervous
and muscu al vigor, is accompanied by poverty
OF the blood and leanness. A certain way to over
come it and prevent the aggravated maadies to
which it mGs. ultimately lead is to Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which promote digestion and as
similatlon of the food, and thus are the means of
iurni hing the body with supply of blood of a
vigoration through the instrumentality of the
itchicss tonic protects the feeble from host OF
bodily iil- which lurk in ambush for the debiiitat
ed. TIE Bitters are an article which /: is most de-
sifab & to keep constantly on hand.
aprls teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

The committee appointed at the school meeting
On Saturday, to examine the condition Of the
school buildings, as suggested by the Directors in
their report, consists of W. X. Smith, j. W.
North, II. A. Dewitt, Alvan Fogg and Samuel
n trnmh
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

The Magic Garment suspenders, and the skirt
aaj stock ing supporters, sold by Charles Brown,
arc said to be most excellent for the purposes for
which tbey are intended.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

The Mail says that Rev. II. NJ King of Boston.
i, to preach the annual sermon before the Board
man Missionary Society and Young Mems Chris
tan Association of Colby University, al the COM
inc Commencement
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
House Breaking.-PistoIs In the Ar,


At about quarter TO twelve o'clock, Sunday
night, Mr.. Elisha F. Pinkhsm, who lives at he
| corner Of Chestnut and Green street. was awak-
ened by a noise in his house; thought he heard
some one coming up the back stairs; then the
noise was transferred to a room adjoining his.
Mr. Pinkham remained quiet few moments,
and soon heard the clincking Of bunch Of keys
| that he kept in his pants pocket, along with his
pocket book. lie raised himself upon his elbow
in bed, and saw a man close to the floor in his
| chamber, 'going through" his pockets. He
jumped from his bed, and went to enc corner Of
the room for his revolver while the burglar made
off down stairs. Mr.. Pnkham followed, and find
ing the front door open, went cut; but the bur-
gar had probably crouched somewhere in the
parlor, for as Mr.. Pinkham came round the
house, he was makirg his way #. across the
street Two shots were fired, but they failed to
take effect, otherwise than to Tighten the house
breaker. The fellow made his entrance at the
back door, which had been lef. unfastencd. lie
left his boots at the head of the stairs. lie was
seen yesterday morning by several parties, and it
is said spent the remainder of the night after the
affair, in L. G.. Does stable, on Sewall street.
Mr.. f. NJ. Boynton talked with the shoeless man
yesterday morning. lie is small in stature, not
being over five feet in height, has black whiskcrs
and was dressed in soldiers clothes, having on a
blue coat. The city marshal captured him yester
day forenoon about nine o'clock near the railroad
bridge in Hallowel and he will be examined to-
day His name Is Geo Mnir, an inoffensive sort
of a fellow, an inmate of the Soldiers Home at
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
SOUTH CAROLYN
Murder.

WILMINGTON. April %. Two negroes mur-
dered Jshn Webb in his store at Merry Hill. 5.
C., last Saturday evening, with hachets. One
Of them was subsequently captured in the swamp,
and as soon as the other is secured they will both
probably be hanged by the citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

The base ball season will open in this city
Thursday next, Fast day) on the grounds north
Of the Augusta House, where a match game
will be played between two picked mines. Game
In commence at 9 p. NJ. sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

There is to be Sabbath School convention at
tue Congregational church. Litchfeld corner, on
Wednesday and Thursday CT this week, to con-
Time Thursday evening. A large number of
sunday School workers are on the programme; I;
and all schools. officers, teachers and individuals
III towns convenient to place of meeting, are
cordially invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

The adjourned auction sale of groceries at the
store formerly occupied by the late Oren Parker,
will take place this morning at 10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
The sewali Street Extension.

The sealed proposals for building the new
county road from the north line of Daniel r.
Pixies land to the IIallowell line, being continu-
alton of Sewa street, in this city, were yesterday
opened by the comm ittee. The length of road TO
be built is about three quarters of mile, and in
clu6es eight stone culverts. grading and turn
piking. The following are the several proposals
submitted. The city council, at their next meet
ing, will authorize the committee to select the
party to whom the contract will be given:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

Chase Brothers spring orders for trees are be-
ing delivered TO customers in this city The trees
are locking nice and healthy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

The Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Dearborn are to receive
the members Of their parish at their residence,
this evening at eight o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
clear or fair weather and light soltherly to west
ery winds. with slight changes in the tempera-
ture and slowly falling baron eter during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

Mr. Charles Kmball is making the carriages
shine just now, at his shop near the railroad
bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
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CASTINE.


CAsIlNE, April 20. The barn. carriage house
and portion of the dwelling house OF Deacon
Marx Heath of Castine, were burned Sunday
Estimated loss, ST. 500.
Earlier in the day the house of Benjamin VIII
son took fire, and was extnguished with but slight
damage
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

Maj. John d. Myrick, of this city, has been en-
gagged to deliver the Grafton Decoration Day at
G G,rdiner 1t will be an able and eloquent produc
tion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

F. A. Small of this city, is to be the official re-
porter at the Supreme Judicial Court, to open this
week in Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24
NEW LINE
NEW YORK.
PROVIDENCE LINE.

On or about May /, 1871, new passenger route
will be opened between Boston and New York, to
hp lno N ha
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

The steam saw mill of the kennebec Land (
Lumer Co. in Pittston started up yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

The ihermome yesterday afternoon, IA tic
shade, said "a degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

James Savage and F. S. Severance
Augusta, 50 500 %
F. n. Pierce, Augusta, 29jj 90
John q. Curtis and John ii. Church,
Augusta, 5000 90
HalIowelI, $500 90
VIM. Williams, two II feet alcLcs, if
desired), Augusta. $500 90
Nathaniel Noyes. Augusta. 1900 90
Charles r. Glidden, Gardiner, 2700 90
John ii. Hussey, Augusta, 200 90
Norton 4 PuIrinton, Waterville, 1927 90
G. +. Taylor. Waterville, AGO 90
j. n. Wade, Augusta, 5000 90
For CULvERTs, ONLY.
Dutton & Pierce, 81 ,iSj %
\. a. X ID. A. Young, l,7j0 90
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-04-24

The semi-annusl session Of the Sons of Tenn
p.ratce will be held at Togus, on Wednesday af-
iernoon of this week, at three O'Clock, with Sol
diers' Division. No 5. BY the courtesy of Gen.
Tilton, the hall of the Soldiers Home is rendered
lcr the session Of the Grand Division 1t is de-
sirable that every Division should be represented.