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Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
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THURspAY. March ID.

THURSDAY, March 10.
Ephram NJ. Clark vs.. Town of W indsor. The
testimony was Closed AMI the clrse submitted to
the jury without argum 3nts Of counsel oa either
side. verdict was returned at half past ten in
favor of the town.
The new county attorney, Hon. Z. +. Webb
was now called upon to present his first case for
trial upon the criminal docle'.
State vs.. Adrian Bowman. This an indictment
under the statute against cheating by false pre-
tences. The defendant is charged with having
sold yoke Of oxen which he had previously
mortgagcd to the West WaterviIle Savings Bank
to secure his note for 500, without notice Of the
mortgage to the purchaser, and with nteut to de-
fraud the bank. The mortgage was given in
July, 1873, and the oxen were sold two or three
weeks afterwards. In defence the defendant ad-
mts the mortgage and sale, but denies all fraudu-
lent intent, and will claim that the government in
order TO convict must prove as well as allcge such
criminal intent. Plllsbury for deft. The jury
gave the defendant verdict OF not guilty.
Frank kavanagh of Gardiner, indicted for an
assault upon an officer with knife. pleaded guilty
and was sentenced to thee months labor in the
county jail
Me.zar +. kennston was put upon trial on a
complaint for selling pint of liquor on the sew
enth of February. The case comes up from the
police court of Gardiner. Farringtou for def.
The jury had not agreed when the court ad-
journed.
State vs. Charles Douglass, Harrington for deft
This is case OF search and seizure under the
liquor lazy, and comes also from the Gardiner po-
lice court. Trial unfinished.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
ILLINOIS.
Shot.

CHICAGO, March Is. Stephen s. Jones, editor
OF the Rehgo. Philosophical Jouroal at l27 4th
Avenue, was shot dead in his Office this afternoon,
by DIR. w. c. Pike, who Immediately gave himself
up. Jones lives with his family at ST. Charles,
llls, is 50 years old and reputed to be wealthy 1t
appears thai Pike and his wife have been rooming
in Jones' building this winter, without paying any
rent, and it is surmised that this may have caused
the trouble. Pike alleges as his reason for killing
him, that Jones seduced his wife, and he produces
a confession signed by his wife to that effect.
Mrs. Pike confirms her husbands story. but the
friends Of the deceased declare that he was inca
pable Of committing the alleged crime
All the parties iayolved are spiritualists. 1t
causes considerable excitement. Pike was held
this afternoon without bail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
New Hampshire Election

=, CONCORD, March l5 The footings Of all but
,nree towns IN the first congressional district give
Marston l36o5; Jones l3,4S7. The towns not
heard from are Nottingham, Tuftonborough and
da Eaton; Last year these gave Cheney 292, Marcy
29o. III they are returned the same as last year,
Marston will have 25 plurality.
1t Is thought all the constitutional amendments
were carried except those abolshing the religious
test, first and seventh propositions, which probably
failed.
Returns from all but one town in the first con-
grcssiona district give Marston IL, ,Si3, Jones 49,
40. The remaining town, Eaton, gave Cheney
81 and Marcy ITO last spring If this town is re-
turned the same as last year, it will make tie
vote.
a rumor prevails that Eaton has made gain
for Jones, but it is not authenticated
500
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
Resul, of obstruc,ed Digestion.

Among the hurtiul consequences of obsruct I'd
digestion, is thr mrovershment of the blool, and
since "a deerla'ive condition of the vital fl lid not
only produces dangerous organic weakness, but,
according to the best medical authorizes, some.
times causes asphy xil, it is apparent that to i'm.
prove the quality the olood by promoting diges-
tion and assimilation, is a wise precauiion. Hos
letter stomach Bters is precisey the remedy for
This purpose since 1t st'mu atcs the gastric juices,
conquers those bilious aud evacuative irregulari.
ties which ioteriere with the digestive process es
promotes assimilation of the food By the blood, and
purles as well as eniiches it. The signs OF i'm
provement in health in consequence of using the
Btiers are speedily appar, mt IN an accession of
vigor, gain in bodily substance, and a regular
and aciyc performance Of every physical iunc.
ton. marl4. .teodSwiw
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school E.hIbIt,on a. Manehester.

The school in D list. No. l, in Manchester, num-
bering about 40 pupils, after successful term of
thirteen weeks, under the tuition of Mr.. d. B.
Jewett of this city, closed last Friday the llth
inst. Tuesday evening of this week the school
gave an exhibition in the Town Hall, it being well
filed with spectators to the number of 400 or
more. The programme was good aud was pre-
sented as follows:
LIST, Music; ID, Defamation by Willie F. Nor.
cross; Sd, Concert Reading by the entire lst
Class 4th, farce entitled, "Never say Die !" 9th,
Music; 9Th, Defamation by a little boy six
years Of age; 7th, was presented the Temperance
irams entitled, the "Little Brown Jug; Sth, llu-
sic; 9Th, Defamation; 10th Select Reading; lith
q character song by Reuben and Rachel; 18th,
farce entitled the "Grecian Bend" which brought
"down the house" with shouts of laughter. Re-
marks were made by the teacher, thanking the au-
dence for their attention, and the exercises were
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
Working of a Reformed Drunkard.

On this Friday evening, at Granite Hall, our
citizens are to have the garng proof Of the work
OF reformed drunkard, in the presence of d.
Banks Mckenzie, the reformed drunkard. gifted,
eloquent speaker, who has thrown of the yoke of
rum and devoted his life to those suffering from
the curse. He is the founder of the Appleton
Temporary Home for Inebristes, of which he is
the Superintendent, and Ex-Gov. Talbot of Mass,
President. The word-wonder, Master j. Harry
Shannon, the Boy Orator, only seven years of
age will also be an attraction. Using the Ian
guage of one Of our most eminent divines, every
person who speaks the Anglo Saxon tongue, with
In reach of this gifted child, should not fail to
hear him."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
Pennsylvania.
The Suffering at Scranton.

NEW YORK, March Is. Dispatches from scran.
ton give gloomy picture Of the sufferings of the
mechanics and laboring men. The mayor says
ihere IS great want, but the common council can
not Immediately alleviate ii. Leading business
men say something must be done speedily or trou-
Die may ensue but all agree the men are intelli-
geut, order-loving citizens, though hunger may
drlve them to illegal actions. A. Z. Kline, prcsi-
dent of the workingmens meeting, held Monday
evening, says competent mechanics and their chill.
dren are actually starving.
AT a meeting of Scranton common council an
attempt was made 10 appropriate Sl5, 900 for re.
lief, but this net with great opposition, and was
finally referred to a committee.
a workingman addressed the meeting and said
IL nothing is done for the poor, they would take
the matter in their own hands. There were FIVE
stores along the Lackawanua avenues, and thew
would help themselves. At this stage there was a
great commotion, and the Mayor rushing forward
said he could not permit such threats. TGreatun-
roar and cries of I'VE will have bread .. u.u d
Reduction Of Wages.
WILKEsBARRE, March l5. Charles Parrish. un-
der his contract to mine coal for the receipters of
the Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Co., have reduced the
miners wages 10 per cent The miners have
stopped work and will hold meeting tomorrow
to protest against the reduction. They also ask
guarantee from Parrish that they be paid for their
work. If the latter is done they will probably
submit to the reduction.
Caucus.
HARRISBURG, March 10. The democratic
members of the legislature in caucus this evening,
nominated Hon. A. ii. Dill of Union county. for
L. S. Senator.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
KNOX d LincoIn Railroad Company.

The annual meeting of this company was held in
Rockand, Wednesday The report ofthe Directors
shows that the total amount of the bonds issued by
the several towns and cities in aid of the construc-
ton and equipment Of the road, is 81 395 900.
Payment Of interest has been made bv these cities
and towns to the amount of S240,U00. All the
bonds referred to, bear interest at per CEN. per
annum, amounting to sli3, 100 per year The net
eaininls of the road during the past year have
been Is per cent. of the interests the reason for
this IS attributed TO the general depression in bust
ness. Some repairs of the road bel is absolutely
necessary the present year. The cities and towns
had paid on prev ious calls $50 900 on account of
interest for the ensuing year, and the Directors
are OF the opinion that the further sum of $50 900
will be require for the payment of interest for the
year 1917, and that for the payment of interest
which will become due Jan. /. Feb |. and March
/, 1919, the additional sum of $50 900 will be re-
CURED. The net earnings of the road in 1875
were s. S14,0l6.35; in 1876, SG2 220.7S. BY the re-
port of the Superintendent it sp7ears that trains
have run during the year lOi $40 miles. The
average cost per mile run was 6S cents. The
earnings per mile of road were Sl,416.23. The
trains have run with great regularity and freedom
from accidents. No engine or passenger car has
been of the track, or passenger injured during the
year. No serious inj ily has occurred TO any EN-
ployee.
Fifty tons of new iron and 2,jll sleepers have
been laid, and about 300 nail. have been repaired
at the shops Of the Company and relaid. Much
attention has been given to ditching and draining
and considerable blasting has been done in the
ledge cuts to more fully open the drains. The
bridges have been frequently aud carefully ex-
amined and kept in safe condition.
At the annual meeting of the Company the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Geo. NJ. Patten and
E. Gowall of Bath; Henry ingalls,, Wiscasset, /,
Edwin Fly, New Castle; d. W. Chapman, Dam
ariscotta; A. West, Waldoboro; +. Wilson,
Thomaston; F. Cobb and John T. Perry of this
q
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
Chicago Produce market.

Chicago, March Is, 1877.
ELOuR-Extra spring, Is 50a7 so.
WHEAT-No. 2spring. ga al23-; cash, 123ka
221si April ! 2ls; May No. 2, h-sl IA
CoRN-No. mixed, 33h cash. April, a.;
MAY. 427s.
RYE-No. =, exc.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, 5IaJ2-c,
FORK - Cash, IL 3l1sal3 375S all year, o. 90 /;
April, Is 80; May Is SIX.
LARD-Cash, 300 cash; 9 90 a9.C0- April; ;
l7ka0.O May.
BULK MEATs-Shoulders, 5-a-c.; short rib
sides, 14a &C; short clear rib, ia c,
WHIokEY-Western, 1 o..
FRElGHfS-Corn to Buffalo, 5kc.; wheat do,
4a5c. '
RECEIPTS 4e6 -four; 5000 wheat; II. 600
corn; 10000 oats; a. 600 rye, 1900 barley
SHIPMENTS 1900 hour 1000 wheat: 20 900
corn; l3 900 oats; 5000 barley; 400 rye
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
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Disasters at Sea.

The schooner Florence wackrill, from Boston
for st. Domingo was wrecked on the Island Of
Sshone Feb. 18th. The crew were saved and
landed at St. Domingo. The vessel registered
l3S tons, bu lit at Bath in 1865, and hailed from
Boston.
Schooner Frank & Emily, McCobb, from
Charleston for Rockport, put into Vineyard Haven
the 10th. leaking one thousand strokes per hour.
Would take two extra men and proceed.
As the cutter Dallas, Capt. e. T.. Chase, ives
seaming along some fifteen miles east of Wood
Island, she fell in with the brig j. B. Brown Of
Portland. The brig had undergone severe strain
ing during the late storm, and was leaking so
badly that when the Da,las came up with her, all
hands on board were at the pumps. The cutter
towed her into Portland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
Locals.

The first sermon Of the term before tie Board
man Missionary Society, of the University, was
delivered last Sunday. by Rev. w. r. Chase Of
lie vision. The next will be by Rev. W. A. New
combe of Hallowell. Thursday morning, Fred
NJ. Wilson, NJ. D., of Wsteryillc, delivered a lee
ture to the students on Exercise.
The base ball class is being trained every dav
in the gymnasium. The first nine will be strong
team this summer
The Waterville Praying Band is holding some
seventy took part, and Wednesday evening near.
ly fifty. The meetings of the Band are held reg
ulsrly "Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16

We refer readers to the announ cement Of
the sale Of oil paintings by the vel. known Gardi-
ncr artist Mr.. p. IL. Holmes, whose paintings
have found their way into some of the best homes
Of taste and culture in the State, aud even me.
with approval at the great Centennial Exposition.
Tnose of our citizens who have examined his col
lection which he proposes to place on the market,
including such gentlemen as Rev. j. II. Ecob,
Drs Bell and Dillingham;, speak of his pictures in
strong terms of praise. The paintings will be or
exhibition a. johnson Hall, in Gardiner, on Mon
day afternoon and evening, and on tuesday until
tie sale closes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
EUROPE.
Railroad Matters.

LONDON. March l5. The Times saws United
States railway securities are occupying public at
tention more than ever before. Suspicion extends
more or less to every railway in the Union, sound
or unsound. II railroad companies don't cause
their managers and agents to put their affairs be-
fore their mortgages and creditors in the clearest
light, there will be end to Railroad credit be-
fore many days.
Russia.
The Times ST. Petersburg correspondent en-
phatically declares that the formation of the new
Russian army corps ought TO cause no alarm. II
Is merely an ordinary measure of army reorgan-
ization.
The Eastern Question.
The Standard announces that the cabinet conn.
Gil summoned for to-day was countermanded late
last night.
The Post speaks as follows in the leading edi.
torial, apparently on authority:
"We must wait few days be fore we can assert
that peace is re ally established English doubts
and verbal alter Iations are now remitted to st.
Petersburg Answers and explanations must be
exchanged. A certain point among several others
presents obvious difficulties. The Russian gov
ernment wishes that the Turks should lead the
way in disarming, whereas Turkey may naturally
rejoice that it behooves Russia 10 set the example
in this respect"
a Belgrade despatch says much discomfort ex-
lists in Servia. Many militia refused to give up
their arms when disbanded.
New bands Of insurgents are continually ap-
pearing in some districts of Bosnia. Several
thousand Ledifs have been sent out against
them.
The Times Berlin correspondent says the
treaty between Great Britain and Kehrat has
occasioned very bitter comments in Russian jour-
nails.
The Vienna correspondent Of the Times reports
doubts have arisen which considerably dampened
the sangune expectations Of peace entertained on
the first news OF the proposal. 1t is scarcely to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16

A correspondent 10 Benton wii.es; One of the
III oct interesting temperance meetings we have
ever witnessed, was held here nesday eve
hing, under the charge of President Smith, with
the help of the Fairfield Reform Club. Remarks
were made by Frank Savage, G. NJ. Cotton, S. A.
Nye, E. F. Tukey, Otis w Lawrey, Rufus Brown,
Frank Kenrck, o. NJ. Brown and o. w. Cham
berain, of the Fairfield Club. When such me n
pat their shoulders to the wheel, there is no such
thing as standing still; all must go before them.
There is a club here of forty-onc members and
By the efforts made Wednesday evening, nine
new names were added. May God bless their ef-
FORTS and well may Fairfield be proud of her no.
lie boys.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16

At convention of fremen, held on Wednesday
cvenng, at Pacific hall, it was voted that the fol-
low.ng board Of En4ineers of the Department be
recommended to the City Council for election :
lief Engineer, W. b. Leighton; First Assist
aat, w. W. Robbins; Second Assistant, G. W.
Pillsbhry. The following resolution, offered y
J. IL. Chandler, unanimously passed:
Resolred, That we as members of the Augusta
Fire Department take this method of expressing to
III snry L. Morse our earnest thanks for the kind
an | courteous manner in which we have always
be N treated by him during the five years lie has
be N our Chief Eng ineer. Also our sincere re-
gret that circumstances are such that he cannot
longer remain with us in that capacity. Also to
J. b. Woodman and +. A. Morton would we tend
er sincere thanks for their gertlemanly con-
duct toward us, while they have served US as As
ST slant Engineers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
STATE NEWS.

The Masonic bodies in Portland have decided
to 90 back to the Savings Bank block, and have
leased rooms for twenty years. They will have a
banquet hall IN the upper story, and the roof of
the building vii! be pitch roof instead of Man
sard.
The gale Friday was very severe at Richmond.
demoshing house frame which was nearly
boarded. owned by Melvin Douglass of Litchfeld
1t made complete ruin of it.
The Woodstock Silver mine, owned largely in
Lewiston, is 'paDning out" we'll.
The coming season at Wesle yan Grove, North
port bids fair to be gay one. That the location
has attractions alike for the dweller of the town
and country, the numerous cottages erected in the
past three years attest. Families pass the entire
summer season there, and its reputation as 9 sea-
srde resort is extending. large number of cot
tages, both inside and outside of the enclosure,
will be built this season. Belfast Journal.
=, A little son of Capt. F B. Ames of Bangor, on
Tuesday, while play ing hide and GO seek" fell
from hay NOW, and striking the side of scuttlc,
broke the left arm at the shoulder joint. He then
fell through the scatle, but his fall had been dead
ened in part and he sustained no other injuries
than to be severely bruised.
The libel suit of Llewellyn Powers against The
odore Cary OF the Aroostook Times, for defama-
ton OF character, has been finally settled by an
agreement for the Carys to pay $500. The
amount sued for was 900.
The larger portion Of the crews aud teams have
already come out Of the woods, the recent heavy
rains rendering operations impracticable. [Ells-
worth American.
little child in Portland of Mr. Burns, while
walking up Oxford street with his mother was Bit
ten by dog That dog has ceased to breathe.
The pistol Of Robbins, the "Annie B." murder
er, Is said TO have been found recently on Monhe-
gan Island, in a stone wall.
The Yeazie National Bank received from Glou.
cester Monday, and redeemed an old Vcazie Bank
phi for $40, which the transmitting cashier wrote
had been kept for twenty-five years in an old gen.
tleman's desk, with Sl60 of other bills on State
banks. which he supposed had gone out Of bus-
ness. Bangor Whig.
The hop product in Oxford county the past wear
is estimated at 100000 pounds, valued at S75 COO.
The Lewiston Journal says that Simmons statue
of Gen. King is nearly completed and will soon be
shipped to Washington.
At the town meeting held in Brewer last Mon
day. it was voted TO purchase eight Globe Gss
Lights for lighting the principal squares of the
town.
Mr.. Geo. W. Smith said Tuesday, in the Court
Room. when asked il he had anything to say be-
fore his sentence was given, Your Honor, know
the law is just and right, but do not feel guilty
before 1t. know took the shirt, but with no in
tention.of stealing it. The rest of the clothes
found on me were mine. know have been ia
vored. and hope your Honor will still favor me-
If you mast punish me and you think deserve
only the ounce. send me to jail, but if l must take
the full pound | want Your Honor to send me
down yonder to prison. Bangor Commercial.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16

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 satis-
fy themselves, that this remedy would save them
from those fatal diseases. No person has ever
lief, yet there are great many poor, suffering,
skeptical persons going about our streets with .
suspicious cough, and the voice of consumption
coming from their lungs, that will not try It. If
you die, it is your own fault, IS you can 70 to
your druggist and get q sample bottle for 10 cents
try it; three doses will relieve any case; reg
gular size only 70 cents. dec9-t 9-tTTS& v
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
OHIO.
Nomination..

COLUMBUS, March 10. The republicans in
joint convention tonight, nominated on the third
ballot Stanley Matthews as United States senator
to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation Of
John Sherman.
In response TO a special invitation, Mr.. Mat.
thews appeared before the caucus and accepted
the nomination.
A resolution was adopted heartily endorsing the
inaugural address and the pacifcatory policy Of
the president.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16

sold by Druggists, that carries such evidence of its
success and superior virtue as Boschee's German
Syrup for severe Coughs, Colds settled on the
breast, Consumption, or any disease of the Threat
and Lungs. proof Of that fact is that any person
afflicted, can get Sample Bottle for 10 cents and
try superior effect before buying the regular size
at IS cents. 1t has lately been introduced in this
country from Germany and its wonderful are aston
shing everyone that use it. Three doses will re-
leve any case. Try it. Sold by all Druggists.
dec is tTTSSw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
CONN ECTICUT.
Death.

HARTFORD, March Is. Austin Dunham for
over forty years one Of the most prominent men
of Hartford and Connecticut, died to. night, aged
seventy one years. He was at the head of the
hrm Of Austin Durham & Sons, wool metchants,
Hartford, and Durham Ives, New York, presi-
dent Of the Willimantic Linen Co., vice president
OF the Aetna Life Insurance Co., director of the
Aetna Fire Insurance Co., and Wheeler and Will
son Manufacturing Co., and many other king
city and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
CONDENS SED TELEGRAMS.

Torsey Stewart. the Yuba county, Cal, farmer,
tried on charge of attempting to bribe ex-secre.
tary Chandler to render land decision in his
favor, has been acquitted
1t is ascertaned that the suit for the recovery of
81 .OOe 900, being twice the amount of which
Jacob Rehm defrauded the government in connec-
tion With the whiskey ring, will be vigorously
pushed BY the government.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-16
Windsor Town Affairs.

The report Of the Selectmen Of Windsor, Ii.
Coburn, A. Griffin, and G.. A. Merrill recently
submitted, shows the liabilities of the town to be
$50, 1884; resources, IS 2S243 town debt, $24,
S369l. Whole amount of money put in the Col
lector's hands for 1876, S7,l9S.23; due from II. n
Thompson, Collector for lS7l-72-73 74-75, So ,l24.
OF received from all other sources, 81 S09 81 to-
tai, Sl2, l3l 81. The Treasurer's vouchers show
to his credit that amount.
Joseph ColbLrn, the Supervisor of schools, re-
ports that in most cases the schools have been very
satisfactory and profitable. We give the names OF
the teachers in the several districts No |, sum
mer term Miss Estella Barton, teacher; winter,
Frank Colburn. No. 3, summer, Miss Lizzie
Howe; winter VIII +. Moody. No. 3. summer,
Miss Lizzie llallOwell; winter. J. q. Mcdonald.
No. 4. summer, Miss L la A. Tyler; winter, Miss
Estella Barton. No. ), Miss Vesta A. Pierce.
No. 6, summer, Miss Rose Hewitt; winter, Miss
Hattie l.. johnson of Appleton. No. 7, sum
mer, Miss Jennie Maxwell; winter, o. +. Sprowl.
No. s, summer, Miss Mamie Ashford; winter,
Miss Anna Ashford. No. 9, summer, Miss Emma
Erskine; winter, Miss Annie Gray. No. 10, sum-
mer and winter, Miss Vcsta A. Pierce. No 10.
summer, Hattie l.. Griffin winter, Frank Ashford
No. IA, summer, Hattie Barton: winter, Willard
a. Wight. No. l6, summer, Miss Nellie Gafney ;
winter, commenced by Geo. Merrill, who gave up
the school on account of sickness closed by Z. S.
Moore. Two terms Of the free high school have
been taught by Miss Hattie King of Whitefeld,
and Miss Lizzie S. Milliken OF Augusta.