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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-25
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
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Meeting Of The Hight Worthy
Grand Lodge.
THE THIRD DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

PORTLAND, May "a. Al the morning session
the report of the united executives of reat Brit
ain was referred to special committee of three,
Dr. Sutton of New York, chairman. A document
purporting to be the report Of the committee Of
the grand lodge of Massachusetts,, was referred to
the same compittee.
The vote on the selection of place for holding
the next meeting, resulted n favor of Mime.
apolis, MINI.
The special fnanc, and audit committee re-
ported approving the reports of the financial Off
cers. The grand secretary's report on the dis
bursements of the missionary fund raised last
year, was received and referred TO committee on
finance.
The hour Of eight this evening was fixed for the
installation of Off GERS.
Several amendments to the constitution were
proposed and laid over until next year.
"God Save the Queen" was then sung in honor
of the Qieen's birthday, and received with cheers
"America," was given iu return with three cheers
for the President
Resolutions were adopted compime ntary to the
Queen as pa,roness of the Church of England
Temperance Society.
| At 1890 adjourned until 800
Grand Lodge went into committee of the whole.
Hon. John ODGnnell in the chair, to hear tie re-
port on the amend ments of the constitution offer
| ed last year.
First, Abolishing re-obligation ceremony. re-
| committed.
Second, Declaring ineSpedient appointment
OF Grand Lecturer. Adopted.
Third, Proposition to enable the members of
one lodge to prefer charges against members of
| another lodge. Refused passage.
The result eliciting much applause. Adjourned
| until 7.30.
The report of the committee on constitution
was finally adopted.
The bonds Of the Right Worthy Grand Secre.
| tary was presented and approved.
The report of the committee on appeals was
| adopted.
The officers elected yesterday were installed and
the usual congratulatory speeches were made.
The delegates were entertained at Neal Dow's
res; dence to night.
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meeting.

The State Land Agent, Hon. E. c. Burleigh, is
10 the receip of numerous letters of inquiry from
persons, not only in this State but in all parts of
New England, who design emisrating to the rich
lands in the Aroostook county, and carving out
for themselves homes The tone Of the commu-
nications is far different from those usually recev
ed, the writer's expressing their determination to
go. Often twenty letters per day are received.
The Land Agent replies By circular letter. giving
information in full. Mr.. King the Aroostook
member of the Executive Council, reports that the
people are fast pouring into the county Several
farms have recently been taken up in Perham
plantation.
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Nerves that Culver,

Heads that ache, stomIchs that inf ct dyspe, tic
tormen ms, muscles and joints racked wi h the rheu
m itlsm are hflIllhly re tered to health by the cell
ebrattd ELIXIR, Ilostelters SION ich Bitters, med
cine prescribe by physicians, posses sing infinite
purity, and which Lo one takes in vain who is al
hicted with any of the numerous complaints 10
which 1t is adapted. 1t frequently happens that
so called remedies fail to produce a permanent
effect. This is because they are mere palliatives
and therefore do not remove the cause of the NAL
aides, whose symptoms they after a time cease to
ameliorate. his is notably the ca with opiates
and sedaive drugs. 1t is not SO, however, with
Hostel ers Bi ters, which are searching specific
that conquers the disease as well "a banishes its
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STATE NEWS.

The Chronicle relates that fellow came in
10 the telegraph Office 10 Fairfield, and asked if
letter could be sent by telegraph. Yes; and it
was sent and the copy hung upon the hook Fl
nally the operator informed him that the dispatch
had been sent. whereupon, without once taking his
eye from the copy hook, he replied, No, We don't.
l can see as we as you can, and Ill be darned il
IN gong to pay this ere company for send ing
letters and have you hitch 'em on that ere hook"
at the same time be stretched forth his brawny
hand, caught the copy from the hook and at two
steps vanished through the doorway.
There will be no public exercises on Decortion
Day in Fairfield.
The Rev. Geo. Briggs of West Paris, died
thursday morning the 18th inst. His funeral
last Sunday was attended by about 1000 people .
Large delegations of Masons from Norway South
Paris, Bryants Pond and other places were in at
tendance, and the deceased who was also . men,
Der OF the Order Was buried under the impressive
rites. The Odd Fellows in large body also
were IN the procession escort. Elder Briggs was
for many years preacher, belonging to the NJ.
l.. Church, was widely known and highly respect
ed in and out of his society.
Walter VIM was the name Of the brakeman
who was killed on Wednesday. While the train
was passing through Gtsy, he was struck in the
back OF bis head by an iron bridge, cutting cash
in his head and breaking his neck, killing him in
stanty. He had just climbed to the top of car
and was walking toward the of the train,
when struck. VIM was % years of age and un-
married. lie belonged 10 Burnham.
Rev. DR.. Smaller of Portland, is trying his hand
at fishing in Monson.
Marshall Laughton is going for the cider sell.
ers He don't believe there many mince
pies eaten, as the sellers try to make out When
man buys ten barrels of cider to sell for mincs
pies, he must have idea that we are mince pie
subsisting people. Lewiston Gazette.
The Press says Mr.. Sheahan Of Saccsrappa, was
seriously injured yesterday morning being kicked
by horse. lie entered the stable and passed in
to the stall, and after feeding the animal was COM
ing out, when suddenly he received severe blow
in the temple, stunning him completely He will
recover.
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As our readers are all more or less interested in
the prosperity OF the Baldwin Place Home for
Little Wanderers, in Boston, we will quote from
the annual report, recently made;
OF the whole number of children received in
twelve years, nine hundred and sixty were five
years of age and under. This does not include
any of the day nursery children. -Four hundred
and ten were over twelve years Of age when re-
ceived in the Home. Four hundred and sixty
boys and girls have passed the age of twenty-one
years. How many are married and settled in life
we are not informed, but we know of large num-
her and almost every day brings tidings OF others.
At the commencement of the past
year we had in the Home 80 children.
Received during the year 2l2
Returned during the year q
Making in all 1872
Received in twelve years 42SS
This does not include hundreds of children that
We have fed and clothed, some for longer and
tome shorter length of time; as we have had no
special care OF legal control them their names
are not entered on our books.
The treasurer's report shows that the current
expenses of the Home from May |, 1876. to MAY l,
1877, were $23,77S06. and the receipts 81, 1870
including legacy of $4,000 from the estate of Mr.
Lincoln.
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The Eastern War.
RUSSIANS MODELLING A
LARGE RESERVE. ..
"A Battle Expected
To-Day.
THE RUSSIANS REFUSED BEFORE
kARS.
The Turkish Officials at Albania Said to
be Dependent.

VIENNA, May "a. The Russians are modifying
reserve OF 800 900 Cossacks of the Don terrific
ry, which has already supplied forty regiments and
twenty-one bate ries to the active army.
A Kcscheneff despatch to the Guardian says of
Turkeys generalissimo and Achmed Eyoub Pa
sha, second in command; The latter wishes to
cross the Danube, and also Roumania but the
former insists upon apurely defensive war.
BUCHAREST. May "a. Grand Duke Nicholas
congratulated Prince Charles upon the ndepen
Gence of Roumania.
CoNsTANTINoPLE May "a. Intelligence from
Erzeroum announces that the Russians are ex-
tending their left wing in a southeily direction.
Detschmen ts of Cossacks have been seen near Van.
Iayk Pasha has formed a camp at Abayha. The
Russians are reported within hours march of it.
Constant skirmshes occur between the Turkish
aud Russian advanced posts.
Persian camp, composed of 5000 infantry
and 1000 cavalry, it is stated, has been formed at
Salmast, near the frontier, with the object of de-
lending Persian neutrality.
A simultaneous attack upon the Russians is ex-
pected tomorrow by Mukhtar Pasha aud IIassan
Pasha.
ERzERoUM. May "a. Mukhtar Pasha i. again
making a flank movement upon Tzskirbbsbada.
The Turks hitherto encamped at Kara kilsia,
have fallen back upon Tafiak Kaleh.
Great concentration of Turkish troops Is being
I'll. cted near Eizeroum.
The Russ ians yesterday attacked Kars Two
assaults were repulsed. There was very heavy
firing on both sides which continued till yesterday
evening. The result is unknown.
The Manchester Guardians correspondent at
Rayus ;elegraphs:
have just returned from Albania. The Turks
about Scurtari and Padegontza number 20. 900
regulars with forty cannon aud about thirty three
thousand Albani, Bsshi Bazouks. They received
orders Tuesday to advance in force along the
Movotsha Valley to attempt the capture Of Dan
ilograd.
The Turkish officials in Alba mia are very de-
spondent. Many express the belief that the days
of the emphe numbered great Russian
victory on the Danube would probably be the sig
nal for general revolt in Albania, Epirus and
Thessaly.
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CARD FROM EX-GOVERNOR CHAM
UERLAIN.
lie Says he Don't support the Pres..
dents Southern Policy.

NEW YORK, May "a. Elk Gov. Chamberlain,
in card. states that he is not supporter Of
Hayes Southern policy, as his views have not
been changed by anything that has occurred since
he rellDqnished the office Of Governor of South
Carolina. lie also says he never regarded the
weakness of the republican party South as arising
chiefly from "the over anxiety OF colored men to
hold Office" In this particular he thinks the rec
ord of the whites is no better than that of the col
ored race. Incompetent and unworthy officers
have not been marked by any "color line
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NEW YORK.
A PenuriOus Governor.

NEW YORK, May a. Gov. Robinson having
vetoed a small appropriation for a frame to enclose
the picture of x-Pres ident Lincoln, gentle man
of this city autht r zed ex-Lleut. Gov. Woodford
to inform the chairman of the legislative WAYS
and Mems committee to prepare a frame and send
the bill to him.
Strike.
The military have been sent to the brick yards
at Haverstraw, to prote ct property from violence
by the striking brick makers.
Personal.
A despatch from st. Petersburg says Prince
NJ Ian received permission to pay his respect to
the Car at Ploiesto.
The Exposition possibly may be pos tponed.
Weather.
Weather very cold, clear, wind northwest
strong.
Resciuded.
Secretary Sherman has rescnded the recent
order relative to duties imported books, and
has decided that the price paid by the importer
be the basis upon which duty shall be levied in
future.
Body Found.
The body found in the sand was that of Judge
Marston of Hartford, who WAS on the steamer
Granite State, Dec. %, and was seen early in the
morning on deck by the steward, saying he could
not sleep, and guessed he would pass the night on
deck.
Custom House Investig alton.
The custom house committee heldla long session
to-day. Mr.. Luckmeyer. importer of silks and
fine goods, testified that nearly all silks were now
under valued from 80 to 40 per cent. There were
more silks manufactured then there was any con-
sumption for.
Court Matters.
Judge johnson Of the U. s. Circuit Court has
rendsred an important decision bearing on the law
of usuIy. The Prov idence County Savings Bank
Of X. l. held several notes made by Jonathan
Frost of this city. When the payment of these
notes became due, payment was refused on the
ury law of this State. A suit was brought in the
U. S. Dist. Court and Judge Blstchford gave a
decision in favor of the Savings Bank. An appeal
was taken TO the U. 5. Circuit Court, and Judge
johnson to-day rendered his decision. He says
that though the notes were made and signed 10
New York by the maker, yet they were transmit
ted by him tc X. l., in order that their discount
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OHIO.
Religious.

CLEVELAND, May "a. The committee which
been in session here 10 days, engaged in revising
the hymn book Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, have completed the text Of the new book.
The manuscript was given the Board of Bishops
last Monday, VINO are also in session here. There
is a prospect that the Bishops will give their APP
prevail OF the committee lsbors Friday night.
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Chicago Produce Market.

rto,rp Chicago. May "a. 1871.
rrLOUR-Extra spring. Is 50afI 90.
mhhA mo. spring, 4Ska -; cash, I9xs
4ya June 494: July No. 3. Ils-aI u;
az u; rejected, zlksl z7T.
CohN-No' mixed. tGs; cash 4ek: June,a9k:
0Ars Sh1c: cash. sa'tc June; AK July.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, Is nOOc.
PORK Cash, Is TO- ala 62X. June. IA ~
july, 10 77h.
LARD Cash, 925- cash; 2o--aO aOk. June:
July 30a9.391s.
BULK MEAfS-shoul'lers, s-a c; short rib
sides, la C.; short clear rib, 71ae
NH1SkEY-Western, 1 "a.
FREiGurS-Corn to Buffalo, 3 c.; wheat do .
tao. -
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STORE TO LET.

THE BRICK STORE centrally located under
the Sewing Machine rooms OF > r. Daven.
port, Halloweil, is now vacant anu will be rented
on reasonable terms. Apply to
ST. DAVENPORT.
H,lowell May %, 1871. may2 eodiw.
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Keeping pace with the times, Leighton, Scru-
ton Il Co., the enterprisng dry goods dealers on
Water street, have marked down their goods at
astonishing low figures. We do not believe a
more favorable opportunity ever offered itself for
buy ing goods in their line. On carpetiugs it seems
- tho ugh customers could about make their own
figures. We refer our readers to their large and
attractive advertise me Mt else where.
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The regular monthly meeting of the Maine Cen
a! Directors was held in Portland Wednes-
day. The committee appointed at a previous
meeting to confer with the European & North
American Directors in regard to changing the
gauge made report. They favored assisting the
latter road. After some discussion it was voted
assist the road to = certain extent if the other
roads would assist proportionately. letter was
read from the Superinten dent of the European
& North American asking for information on the
subject. Final action was deferred until future
meeting.
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CUBA.
The IusurrectiOn.

New YORK, May "a. An Havana letter re-
ports the capture of the battalion of IIolguin by
the Insurgents in the eastern department. The
de.eat in q two hours engagement of 400 Spanish
troops near Palma Soriano and the capture and
sack of place called Azerraders by the Ipsur-
gents under GenI Maces
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INVALIDS desiring Pure Medicines and Ac-
curacy in Dispensing them, should Send their
Orders to Paruidges Drug Store, Under Granite
Hall, Augusta. dec u-&w
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MISSOuRl.
Forgery.

ST. LOUIS, May "a. Frank r. Uinkle, a son
of wealthy resident of Cincinnati. lece ntly Sec
ond lieutenant in the Sth United States district
Infantry was to-day held IN $1,000 bonds to an
swer the charge of forgery in giving q draft upon
the sub treasury. signed e. IL. Hoyt, captain and
Quartermaster at Fort Worth.
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ROCkLAND.
Annual Meeting.

RocKLASD, May "a The Maine Homeopathic
Medical Society held its annual meeting here yes.
teiday afternoon and evening, DR.. Gallupe of Ban.
gor, in the chair. The attendance was smaller
than usual, but there was fair represents alton
from different part, of the State. prs. II. B. Ea
ton, Jr., Camden, S. Calderwood, Waldoboro', A,
F. Piper. Thomaston, were elected to member
ship Various reports were presented eliciting
interesting discussion. Officers for present year
Presidential. o. Bradford, Lewiston.
Vice Presidents-Drs. Drake, Ellsworth, Shep-
herd, Bangor.
Secretary-Dr. Perkins, Fairfield.
Treasurer-Dr. Gallupe, Bangor.
Corresponding Secretary-Dr. Bell of Augusta
The next meeting will be held 10 Augusta.
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LOUISIANA.
Cuban Refugees.

ST. LOUIS. May "a. A despatch to the Rcpub-
lican from New Orleans says the new Spanish
Consul called on Governor Nichols yesterday,
and during the conversation said the Spanish gov
ernment had pardoA ed all Cuban refugees in this
country, and that proclamation WILL soon be is
sued TO that effect
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The Paris Exhibition.
Fishing.
EUROPE.


PARIS. May "a. 1t is officially announced that
the rumoIed postponement OF the Exposition is
uniounded.
The legitimate and clerical newspapers continue
to express q desire for a modification of the Cab-
net, in conformity with their views.
The Monieur states that Prince Hohenohe the
German Ambassador, and President MscMahop,
recently had most friendly and reassuring con-
veIsatlop.
EX.Pre>id mt Grant.
LONDON. May a. 1t is announced from Liver
pool that Fsnchild, u. S. Consul there. is absent
on leave, and that Baden, the Consul General At
London, is going to Liverpool to serve ex-Presi-
dent Grant. The Mayor OF Liverpool has ten
dered his Inequalities to the distinguished travel
Ter.
GOrtschakof.
MANCHESTER, May "a. The Berlin correspon-
dent of the Guardian says Gortschakof is ordered
by his ply scians to go to Wiesbad. Schouvslof
W i'll probably act as vice chancellor in Gortscha-
kot s absence.
Arrived.
ATHENS, May "a. The British squadron has ar
rived at the Bay of Saanus.
Germany.
BERLIN, May "a. The Crown Prince and Prn-
cess gave a state dinner to-day at Potsdam, in
honor of Queen Victoria's birthday.
Arrival.
LIVERPOOL, May "a. The steamer Istrian
from Boston, has arrived.
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VIRGINIA..
Naval Matters.

NEW YORK, MAY "a. 1t is stated that the gun
boat Yontlc, which arrived at Norfolk, few days
ago, is so rotten that her battery of guns was
lefl at Cape Town. c. G.. H., as her commander
deemed IT too pcrllous to bring them farther.
Lieut.. Farahot has been ordered from Norfolk
to take charge of ntre depot at Maiden, Mass
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to Nature, if she has bestowed upon You good
set af teeth, by keeping them in good order. To
this end brush them daily with SOZODONT,
which will impart to them the wilderness of ivory,
and prevent them from decsyhg.
may23-teodSwlw,
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ADVICE To SMOKERS.

Call and see the choice line Of cigars ard tobac-
Goes just received by Devine & Howard. ap7ttfeod
Few are aware Of The importance of checking
common cold or cough in It's first stages, before it
has an opportunity TO work upon the lungs to
such an extent as TO prodace serious results. Tho
best remedy for this checking, healing and cur
ing that we know of is Adamson Botanic Cough
Baisam Piice IS and Is cents
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A sturdy countryman called at the State House
the other day, and inquired IT, among their pre-
served curiosities Of nature, they had a stuffed
hen hawk! He wanted it 10 put out in his corn
field to scare away crows! He was very much
surprised to find that no fellow had taken pains to
capture, stuff and present to the State hen hawk
Ga taking bis departure, the old fellow remarked
that he had often gathered beech nuts on the spot
where the State House now stands.
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WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, May "a. Mr.. Wy man, at his
own request is appointed assistant treasurer, and
MIR. Gihlan, la assistant treasurer, has been ap-
pointed as treasurer, to succeed Wymau. The
latter Is In Ill health
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GOrtschak Of.
ASIA.
A Muss.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, May H. A body of Softes
proceeded to the Chamber of Deputies to-day, to
demand the dismissal of the ministers. The
chamber received deputation of i've softes and
discussed their position. 1t il believed that some
Of the ministers will resign.J
Prohibited.
The Transmission of private kilograms in the H.
terror is prohibited unless dispatches are written
u the Turkish language.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

A game of base ball at Erie, Pa, sixteen in
nings, resulted-Ere 5. Live Oaks Of Lynn 4.
AT Pittsburg-Alleghenys 7, Athletics 3.
Smiths saw mill at NJ lwaukee, Wis, and Col
burns factory at Meloshe, we're burned yesterday.
Loss, $50, 900.
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Hon.J W. Bradbury and family oftnis city, have
arrived home from their southern tour, in excel
len, health. They spent most of the time during
the winter in Florida
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might be procured In that State. They we're dis
counted there, and the law Of New York did not
govern the transaction. The contract was made
in X. l.. and its legality or ilegality must be de-
termined in the State. The decree in favor of the
Savings Bank is affirmed with costs.
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Court Matters.

NEW ORLEANS May "a. The Picayune learns
from a resident of East Felesiana, that Lows
mother testified before the coroners jury that the
assassin of Low was a negro. 1t is stated that
suspicious rests on friend or paramour Of Lows
wife.
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The Gardiner Journal says Ice FIRE ights to
Philadelphs are so cents per ton. At this rate
kenne bee ice can be put down there at
dollar and quarter per ton. Should the weather
during the summer months be as hot in proper
ton as May has been, all the ice in the Kennebec
may md q market at some Price.
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DR. Quiuby has wisely, while his building is in
process Of erection, put into the market rent
the rooms that will not be required for his own
use. See his advertisement MT elsewhere.
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Treasury Department..

The Treasury department states the number of
legal tender ones and twos outstanding, at $50, =
900 900, equally div ded between the two demon
instIoEs. The total issue of silver since April 90
1876. is S3l 73S,4OO. The fractional currency
outstanding is S20,075 .S07. One mi lion fractional
curr, ncy will be retired duiisg the present month
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Mrs. Austin Bow of New Hampshire, whose
husband was killed on the 22l. by his step-son
named Flanders. was born in Rockland Me-, and
when girl lived At Mt. Desert. Her parents
names were Wade.
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Hill and lIoyt are pleasing the public with their
teas at low prices They also sell cans Of gallon
each Of nice fresh fruit for so cts; and other
choice canned goods at IS cts. per can See the r
advertisement and prices in another column.