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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-16

Our people are looking forward with great
deal of pleasure to Thursday evening when they
" Ill listen to the unrvalled oratory of John L.
cough, the greatest among living orators, at Gran
re Hall. Cough is on his way to St. john y. b :,
Nnd Halifax, from which cities be has received
catering and liberal ders. The Wing says it is
entirely owing to these generous offers that he
has come East, and otherwise we should not have
had the pleasure of hearing him in this city The
Lecture here on Thursday evening will be his only
lecture here, probably, for Years Tickets are for
ale 81 Eastcrn L xnrnas "a 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-16
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
DAILY Keanraee aournal.
PORTLAND.
Forest Fires.

PORTLAND, May 10. Fires are burning in the
woods on the Rochester & Ogdensburg Railroad
and on the Scarboro' marshes, which has caused a
dense smoke to settle over the city, SO that steam
ers were detained this morning.
Court Matters.
In Superior Court today, Andrew Long and
Patrick McGlinchey were fined 500; Richard
Collins four hundred, and the proprietors of the
Preble House $780, for selling liquor, besides sew.
ersl cases under 800.
Arrived.
Bark Golden Shesf, New York schooner ", X
Mailer, Newark.
Sailed.
Bark Rachel Matanzas
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LOUISIANA.
Marine News.

New ORLEANS, May Is. The U. S. Steamer
Plymouth, expects TO leave New Orleans to-mor-
row for Pensacola, where she will take in a sup
ply of provisions and coal and proceed to Vera
Cruz to relieve the Essex commander Thomas o.
SeliIidge and It, Commander Horace Elmer, who
have been ordered to Newport, X. l., for atten-
dance on the course of torpedo instruction.
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OHIO.
Base Ball,

CINCINNATI, May Is. The game to day closed
at the end of the 9TH innings, when the score
stood to ., in favor of the Louisvilles, the UNI
pire deciding the game as forfeited to the Cincin-
natss BIZ 9 to o. This decision was caused by the
refusal of the Louisvies to continue the game,
owing to their dissatisfaction with the rulings OF
theyumpire.
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ELLSWORTH.
SenicnCPd.

ELLSWORTH, May ID. In the case rganst Pres
ngs in Buckspoft last October, the county attor-
ney entered nolle pros to such allegations re-
quired life sentence. Heath then plead guilty and
was sentenced to IA years in the State Prison. He
is now over GO years old.
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Internal Revenue.
EXICO.
The Situation.

GALVESTON, Tex, May Is. A despatch from
Eagle Pass says that Gen. Paz Nsldes, with six
hundred soldiers in the district of the RIO Grande,
State of Cohahuils, Mexico, has pronounced for
the Eerdos government on Sunday morning, and
now in possession Of the whole district. excepting
the town of Pedros Negras. 1t is understood
that he will attack that town in four or five days
The public buildings are heavily barricaded.
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0rono; G. P. Merrill, Auburn II. W. Peaks,
Charleston; F. D. Potter, Waldo5oro' II. Web
ster, Orono.
At a meeting OF the Freshman class, the motto
"7oujours pref" meaning always ready" wa,
adopted. 1t was also decided to have class sup
per, but no place was designated.
Last SATURDAY, the Freshman base ball
nine played with picked nine in town, the
score standing II to in favor Of the college nine.
Work was begun on the cellar of the new farm
house last Monday.
The Seniors have set out their class tree, be-
tween White Hall and the Laboratory.
We learn that the prospects for a large class
entering at commencement are very catering.
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Post master General Key has issued orders for
The weighing of all the mails carried on the diff
erent postal routes in the country, and where the
matter is not of sufficient importance the route
service will be discontinued and the mail will be
distributed at offices and sent in separate pack
ages Where the mail is small the force will be
cut down TO q large extent.
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CAN ADA.
Tidal Wave.

PORT STANLEY, Ont, NAV 70. At 5 o'clock
this morning tidal wave D feet in height came
rushing 10 the shore, accomp ,nied by a loud hiss
ing noise. The wave lasted but few minutes,
and as quickly receded. followed at intervals for
half an hour by smaller waves a foot or more
high. There was very little wind at the time.
Lake Erie was almost calm.
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MISSOURI.


ST, LOUIS, May Is. The annual convention of
the Railroad Master Mechanics Association Of the
U. S., convened this mornng. Letters were re-
ceived from ii. NJ. Briiton, President. and w. A.
Robinson 81 vice President resgnng their re-
spectve positions. and n. E, Chapman, LIST vice.
President, took the chair.
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g.. ;. Brooks Co, Darby Block, have been
appointed agents in this city and vicinity for the
lt"rated Paints, manufactured in New York city
by Wadsworth, Martinez & Longman, and which
are advertised in our columns. There need be no
hesitation in using this Paint which is ready. mix.
ed and ready for the brush. If it does not prove
u every respect as recommended and it is spok-
en- Of quite extravagantly, -then the proprietors,
who are responsible men, are ready to make good
every pledge. The Messrs. Brooks satisfied them
selves of its value and genuneness before assum-
ing the agency here. 1t costs less than the com
monty used lead and oil paint, and will cover one
bird more surface. So that you can obtain a
better paint at a less price. The house erected
he last season, on the corner of Che smut and
Lincoln street, is painted with this material, and
Tor body, appearance and durability. an exam ma
ton will show that it cannot be surpassed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-16

Moses p. Wentworth OF Portland, who was
committed to the Insane Hospital on the 18th of
April. by the Supreme Judicial Court in sagada-
hoe county, escaped from the hospital Saturday
afternoon. He took his time when be was out at
work In care of an attendant, running off in
northeast direction. He was followed closely,
INT probably took TO the wood, and hid himself
search was continued Saturday evening and sun
Lay, and since, but nothing has been heard or
Zen of him. Wentworth is about % years of
sge, is not very insane, but quite peculiar. He
al been at the hospital before.
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1Harrtfb.

N1n Bangor, l4th inst VIM. McLaughln TO Mis-
Mary j. strange both of Bangor.
IN East Orrington, 9th inst, Frank A. Channel
of Lewiston to Miss Nellie Carr oil Orrington.
In Orono, 18th inst, Geo. A. Richards to Miss An
ME Dyer both of O.dtown.
In Oldtown, 5th inst, Jos C. Morton to Miss
Maggie j. Hunter, both of Odtown. 18th inst.
samuel Moore and Miss Amelia Cushing, both O
OldtoWn.
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PENNSYLN ANA.


SCRANTON, May Is. The forest fires are burn
ing tercey on portion of the Moosic Mountains,
southeast Of this city, and already valuable tracts
of timber land a number Of miles in extent, have
been destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-16

The grand opening OF spring and summer MILL
merry, by Miss Maxwell, takes place to-day and
tomorrow. After carefully selecting her stock in
The best emporilms in Boston and New York. this
fashionable and painstaking millirer is satisfied
that she is now able to satisfy the taste of the
most exacting. Let the ladies call early and see
for themselves
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Dten.

In Oakland, Cal, 18th inst at the residence OF
her son.In-law, Daniel b. Hincklev Mrs. NJ. II
Wheeler, wi1ow of the late w l.. Wheeler OF An.
gusta, aged Gs years, months. Bangor papers
please copy.
In wnttrport, 18th inst, Oliver Crowell, aged
20 years.
In Hampden, 18th inst, Miss Augusta A. Bart
lett aged % years and months.
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ILLINOIS.
Poisoned.

NEW YORK, May Is. A Chicago despatch says
old miners at Seeter, ILL.,, put poison in the din
buckets of new III lners, and it is be ieved that
sixty will die.
LATER.-A special from Streeter, H., saws it is
thought that but five or six of the poisoned coal
miners will die.
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1877. 1877.
Spring and Summer
OPENING.

In extending grateful act acknowledgements of pas
favors and this invitation to my annual Sprins
and summer Opening,
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Boston Stock List.

Boston. May Is, 1877.
lSales at the Brokers' Board.I
Eastern Railroad, s-ss-
Boston 4 Maine Railroad s9;.as0i.
Portland. Saco 4 Portsmouth. -a6!-
Boston 4 Maine Railroad, rs, lIOLallI
Eastern Railroad Ts, a5O.
la
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Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati May Is. 1871
PORK sl4 l5al5 90 Clear sides, 7hak
LARD BACON
steam, ga -A9i. Shoulders, GA
Kettle 10 al2- Clear rib sides sla
BULK ME ATS Clear sides, asa
shoulders, 5 80 WHISKEY- o6al t6
Clear rib sides, Oar,
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

The bush fires are still raging In Canada, in the
eastern township and Ottawa valley. a large
amount of property is destroyed.
Miss Cornelia Chisholm. wounded in the Kem-
per atfray, Miss. died yesterday of gangrene in
the aim, resulting from the lack Of prompt surgi-
cal attention.
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SkOW HEGAN.

Bark Rachel, MAtanzas.
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BANGOR.
Railroad Matters.

BANGOR. May 10. The bondhoiIcrs Of the Eu.
ropean & North American Railroad held meet
ing this afternoon and advised the trustees TO mar
row guage as soon practicable.
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FAIRFIELD.


WATERylLLE, May 10. The old freight house
belonging to the Maine Central, at Fairfield, filled
with hay, was partially burned this noon. The
fire is supposed TO have originated from the sparks
of passing ell CINE. The loss principally on
the hay Insurance unknown.
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State College Notes.

AT meeting the Sophomore class the follow
ing members of the class were elected as speakers
for the prize at the coming CONNIE ncemert j. A.
Curtis, Bowdoin; j. w. Cousens, Upper SILVIA
ter; S. P. Crosby, Dexter; w. E. Ferguson, Ban
gor; Miss A. M. Holt, Orono; F. Z. Kidder,
Bangor; NJ. d. Libby. Riverside A. ]. Merrill,
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UTAH.
The Mormona.

NEW YORK, May Is. A Salt Lake dispatch
avs the Gentiles are apprehensive of the move
nents Of the MormoLs In their drillings, and Gov.
Emery has written 10 the Secretary of War, re-
luesting that the force ct Camp Douglass be in
re ased,
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Weather indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
falling barometer. northwesterly winds shifting to
southeast or southwest, stationary or higher TEN.
perature, increasing cloudness and rain areas,
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YER MONT.
Fire..

Boston, May u.s. The dwelling house. barns
and stock of DR.. Horace Fales of Waterbury, YER
mont, were burned YESTERDAY; loss, IS, 000 in
sured for 50 900.
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Disasters at Sea.

Schooner Mary Patten of Bangor, waterlogged
aud abandoned, was seen last Thursday, in lat. So,
long. -, with Prov incetown wrecker near by.
Schooner ott-Iisven, of and from Calais, with
lumber for New York, is ashore at Harris Island
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CALIFORNIA.
Sail,
sad Accident.

san FRANCISCO, May Is. The Russian cor
yette Naslock sails today under sealed orders
The rest OF the feet follow during the week
Sad Accident.
A despatch from Carson, New, saws that Hon.
Charles H. Bryan, ex-Judge Of the Supreme Court
Of California, was strsngled to death by piece OF
meat lodging in his throat at dinner to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-16

Messrs. Beale & Co., are out with new adver-
lsement, this morning TO which we call the aiten-
ton Of our readers. The public may rely every
time upon the promises of this old and reliable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-16

Ia connection with the exercises Of Memorial
day in this city, poem entitled The Tribute to
the Dead" is to be given by Henry c. Huston Of
Porlland.
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SOUTH CAROLYN
Election.

COLUMBIA, May ID. Associate Justice A. j.
W lizard was elected Chief Justice of South Carroll
ma on the first ballot, receiving Sc out of l2S
votes.
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FINANCIAL 4 OOMMERCIAL,
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. May Is, lsff.
Money was easy at FAX per cent. on call. For.
elgn exchange advanced TO ts7 for bankers long
and !|ss riUO- for iemand. Gold opened at lO7-
and closed ut l6X Loans l-a-ak per cent.
Customs receipts, 1924 J01. Treasury uisbursed
t39 800 interest," t6l3.V0o Tor bonds. and - 0oo fer
silver.
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AT the meeting of the Commissioners Of Phar-
macy in this city, after examination, Mr.. Frank
K. Partridge received certificate No. l. as an
apothecaiy.
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ATHENS.
Fires.

SKowHE5As, May Is. Several heavy fires
raging in the woods around Athens Village, en-
dangcring life and property.
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Hon. VIM. P. Frye has been invited to give the
Grafton at Bath, on Memorial Day, and Noses
owen, the poem.
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The Connor Cadets made their first appearance
IL a street parade las. evening. They made
very creditabe appearance.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Veto.

BosToN May Is. Gov. RICE has vetoed the To-
cal option bill, principally the ground that The
existing license law having been in operation but
a year, its efficacy has been but partially tested,
Suicide.
Isaiah Clifford of Allenstown, y. H., hung him.
self yesterday
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Local ann State Mems.

Seventy in the shade at two o'clock yester.
day aftcroon.
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Like lhe Perfume Wa fled

from beds of flowers is the breath that has beer
rendered agreesbly odorous with SOZODONT
which communicates to the teeth a marble white
ness, and to the gums a roseate tint. Use it. anC
beautifv your mouth. may VIC teod,Swlw
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EUROPE.
In House of Commons.

LONDON, May Is. In House of Commons this
p NJ. Bourke said the Indian government ha- 10
information that Russia has assembled a large
force at Tashkend for offensive operations through
Pamir.
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We are now having the glories of summer with
a a the fresh verdure OF sprng-time.
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In House of Lords.

Persons protesting to be well informed, deny
that Count Schouvalotf visit to Prince Bismarck
h.I any nnlitical
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-16

J. W. Clapp received a crate Of Norfolk straw
berries las. evening. Price 10 cents per quart
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Chandler, in Market square, has an elegant lot
Of Towering and bedding out plants.
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" ASIIfNGTON.
War Department.

WASHINGTON, May 10. The Secretary of War
has issued the following order:
WAsHGNGToN May II, 1877.
Disbursirg officers are notified that there will
be no funds available for the purchase of supplies
for the army after July |, 1877. Under section
332 revised statutes, contracts and purchases for
clothing. subsistence, forage, fuel, quarter and
,ransportion, may be made to meet the actual ne
cessties, until Congress shall have had time to
act upon an appropriation bill. That is 10 say,
the indispensable requirements of the service from
July lst TO Dec. 3lst. All advertisements Of con-
tracts under this section, as well as the contracts
themselves will state that the payment depend.
under future appropriation for this purpose, up
on the delivery OF supplies under such a contract
Discussing officers are author zed to issue a certi-
fed voucher stating in substance the sum due to
whom due, on what accounts, and that il has not
bee paid for want of funds. General order No.
u of the series of 1873 in so far As 1t conflicts
with this order, is hereby suspended until further
orders. (slgned,l
GEO. W. McCRARY, Secretary Of War.
Naval Affairs.
The monitors attached to the North Atlantic
station, which were sent to Savannah river some
weeks ago, to be laid up in fresh water until all
the barracks were removed from them, have all
returned to the naval anchorage at Pott ROYAL
Orders have been issued for the North Atlantic
fleet to rendezvous at Port Royal between the
middle of June and the first of July, when thew
Will be inspected and exercised by War Admiral
Frenchard. The fleet will then proceed MOI tn, to
pass the summer in colder climate, and avoid
the iisk Of yellow fever.
Internal Revenue.
The receipts from internal revenue to-day were
S2fi,2li, and from customs 1884 904. The col
lectlons of internal revenue for MAY, 1876 were
Sl3,1l $685. and for halt the month, ending to-
day. the receipts foot up 81 ,661 ,SSS 3S. The to
tai for the present fiscal year date, is Si03 600-
O9o36. The Commissioner entertans the opinion
that the aggregate returns at the end of next
month completing the fiscal year. will be filly up
TO the estimate OF Sl20. 900 COO.
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ernan

the navigation of the Danube shall in no way
prejudice the principle of the freedom OF the river
a. settled by the treaty of Paris
Germany.
The Posts Berlin telegram says that the Ger.
III government has not yet decided upon issuing
proclamation of neutrality, and it is said to be
quite uncertain if it will do. If it does it will
only be after all of the great powers set the exam
pie
Denial
Persons protesting to be well informed, deny
that Count Schouyalof visit to Prince Bismarck
had any political Importance.
In House of Lords.
The Journal De ST. Petersburg criticises Lord
Derby's speech made in the House of Lords, NAV
Sth, relative 10 the Cars Moscow declaration.
The Journal says that there is no contrad lotion
between the Cars Moscow speech and his assur.
ances at Lord Lotus at Liyadia. The Journal
regrets that the action of the parliamentary oppo-
sitlOn should lead the British ministers to make
incautious and extreme statements. The friendly
relations between England and Russia, should
induce fraDkness. not groundless suspicious.
Giadstone's Resolution.
An ANALYSIS of last nights division in the House
Of Commons on Gladstone's resolution, shows that
the majority consisted of 800 conservatives and
Is members of the opposition. The latter incud-
ing the Marquis of Lorne. Mr.. Lamhard Mr..
Roebuck and Sir Nathaniel Mayer Derothschild
and Is home rulers. The minority consisted of
twelve home rulers, and one conservative, Mr..
Newdegae and the rest of the liberals. The home
rule leaders, Messrs Butt and Sullivan, abstsined
from voting.
Turkey.
NEW YORK, May IS The Turkish minister
does not believe any Turkish journal advocated
the massacre of Christians. He says the Porte
has the greatest confidence in the Khediye OF
Egypt, and there are several thousand Egyptians
in the Turkish army on the Danube.
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MAY 18th AND 18TH,

beg most respectfully to say TO my pat
rons, friends and the public, that TINS seasons
ceeded and with special regard to the needs Of the
community.
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7 rIsOHHT.
Rev. Mr.. Perkins, who for a while assisted DR..
'luinby in editing the Gospel Banner, is spending
few days in the city. lie has spent the last
year in Chicago and vicinity.
John o. Winship, Esq, will deliver the address
Memorial day, at Brdgton, in the morning, and
in Portland in the evening
The Wing regrets to learn that Hon. Edward
Kent and Dr. j. {. Weston of Bangor, are seri-
ously il.
Rev. Joseph Cook of Boston, is expected to
preach in Portland some time in June.