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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-17
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicag0 March TO, 1877.
FLOUR-Extra spring, s5 soar so.
WHEAr-No. 2 spring, "a ais; cash, 1?3'&a
227. April | 275s May No. 2, IA al IA
a.; rejected, 80 40 90
CoRN-No. mixed. 3s1s cash; April. 3s's
May. 49,.
OATs-s2ha-c. cash, $3.50 April. s5- May.
RYE-No. 2, exc.
BARLEY-No. ? spring 5la52-c.
PORK - Cash, Is 40 ais AZ all year, Oh 90;
April, Is 30; May Il 65h.
LARD-Cash, 3l2hcash; I!lia9.l5- April;
90, 40 25 May.
BULK MEATs-Shoulders, 5-a-c. short rib
sides, IL C.; short clear rib, IA C.
WHISkEY-Western, | o. -.
tREIGllrS-Corn to Buffalo. 5Hc.; wheat do,
4a5c.
RECEIPTS SOC -four; 5000 wheat; II 900
corn; 10000 oats Il 600 rye, 1900 barley.
SHIPMENTS 1900 flour. 1000 wheat; 90, 900
corn; - 900 oats 5000 barley; II 90 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-17

Agents have delivered to subscribers the New
England Business Directory" for 1917 published
by Sampson, Davenport and Co., lj5 Franklin
street, Boston. Price So The reputation Of this
standard work is too we'll known to require any
extended notice. Suffice it 10 say that it is com
plete advertising and business Directory of all the
firms and different departments of business and in
dustry in the New England States. These are
classified, so that they may be found without any
difficulty; the list of names alone, is worth double
the price of the book. This number contains an
excellent may of the New England States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-17

Nichols Legislature has declared vacant the seats
of members meeting at the State House.
Eleven Of the eighteen district judges chosen at
the last election have recognized Packard. and
most of the Nichols tax collectors are epjolned by
them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-17
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

Three cars of a stock train, with number of
head Of cattle, and the bridge at Stryker, o. were
burned to-day. The fire was caused by collision
with freight train on the Lake Shore road.
Complimentary testimonials to Justice Bradley
by large number of leading citizens of Newark,
endorsing his course iu the commission, are pub.
lished, with an appropriate reply by Bradley.
S. C. Bartlett of Chicago, has accepted the
presidency Of Dartmouth college, and will assume
his duties about May 18th.
Pitchers furniture factory at Atkins, Ohio, is
burned. Loss $50, 600; uninsured.
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NEBRASKA.
Freshet.

OMAHA, March l6. The Missouri river is full
Of floating ice. the result of the recent cold snap,
and an immense ice gorge has formed in the big
bend, causing the stream to overflow the bottom
on the Iowa tide for over quarter of a mile OPP
posite the smelling works. The water pours down
over the Iowa bank into the main channel forming
a series of falls from four to six feet high, and
over two hundred in number. At one place. (the
southern poin) the fall is from forty to fifty feet
wide and about six feet high. This cut off what
has been expected for several years, and it was
thought when it did occur it would form q new
channel
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TENNESS EE.
Steamer Burned.

MEMPHIS, March l6. The steamer Gov. Gar
land from Pine Bluff for Memphis was burned
yesterday at Red Fork. forty miles from the mouth
of the Arkansas river. Three deck and one cabin
passengers, and all the books and cargo were lost
The Garland had $50 bales of cotton, mostly for
New Orleans, and is believed to have been in
surcd,
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ant Is one Of his pupils, boy about eighteen
years old. The assault took place on the 9Th OF
December last, and was made with a large hard
wood ferule. The verdict was guilty.
Michael Gilligau was tried for being common
seller of intoxicating liquor, and found guilty
lie was recently discharged from the Soldiers
home. He had no counsel, but went onto the
stand and fatty contradicted the government wit
nesses. The Judge imposed a fine of Sl0o and
the costs, and in default of payment sixty days in
tue county iail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-17

The Universalist society of Skowhegan have
voted to proceed to the building of church, and
have referred plans to the executive committee
with instructions to report course of action at
the next meeting. The Universalist clergymen
Of the State are going to purchase and furnish one
pew in the new church TO be known as the pastors
pew, and to be dedicated to Father George Bates
Quite a religious interest is reported in Corn
vile. Rev. Mr.. Hopknson, recently Of Madison
and Arson, is laboring there.
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This is refreshing intelligence TO numbers of
Woodworking people of this city and vicinity who
insured in the continental :" The bankrupt Con-
tinental Life Insurance Company had last Deem
Der bogus check for 1915 900 in its cash account.
In the further process Of investigation it appears
that when the late Superintendent Of Insurance
William Smyth, came on an investigation of the
Company's affairs, he was coaSed off on fishing
excursion to Barnegat, and was so shaken up"
(by the motion Of the boat, it is said) that be i'm
mediately returned to Albany.
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ReltgiOus.
FORTY.FIFTH CONGRESS-.
Extra Session.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, March l6.
Saulsburylofered substitute for resolution to
appoint subcommittee OF three to investigate
the election of Grover, in Oregon. that the cleo
ton committee be instructed to appoint the Unit
ed States Judge of the fourth Oregon district to
take testimony on the subject, and report to the
election committee, and said committee to report
conclusions on the same at the next session.
Pending the discussion ON the point as to wheth-
er legislative business could be enacted at an ex-
clusively executive session, the senate went into
executive session.
The senate then adjourned until twelve to NOR
row, when the nominations now pending will be
disposed Of and the senate will adjourn sine die.
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siuinks
FRIDAY, March l6
The jury who were out at the adjournment last
evening on the case against Melzar E. Kenniston,
reported that they were. unable to agree. They
were allowed to separate at nine o'clock.
In the case against Charles Douglass, nearly
finished last evening when the court adjourned, the
Judge advised the entry of mol. pros, it appear
ing that the seizure was made in dwelling house.
The case was so disposed of.
State vs.. John Dunphy, Clay for def. This is
prosecution for selling glass of intoxicating
liquor. and comes by appeal from the Gardiner
police court. Verdict not guilty.
State VS.. James A. jackson, prosecution of
search and seizure from the Gardiner police court,
Clay for def. In this case the def. permitted a
pro lorna verdict to be entered against him, rely
ing for his acquittal upon question OF law aris-
ing upon the construction of the statutes.
State vs.. Henry Marston, 0. ID. Baker for def.
This is prosecution for assault and battery, and
comes up by appeal from Judge Palmer Of Gar
Amer. The case possesses unusual interest from
the fact that the accused was teacher in one of
the public schools Of Pittston, and the complain
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AUBURN.
ATTEMPTED Suicide,

AUBURN, March l6. Mrs. Ferdinand Perley Of
this city, attempted suicide this afternoon, by
jumping from the bridge and by taking lauda-
mum. Prompt spp cation of the stomach pump
saved her life.
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ROCkLAND.
Sentenced,

RocKLAND, March l6. Fred Grant plead guilty
to indictment for burglary in Supreme Judicial
Court this forenoon. and was sentenced four years
in State Prison.
Timothy Collins and Frank Smith pleaded gull
ty to indictments for larceny, and sentenced 10 two
years in State Prison.
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projected matr imonial alliance in this city
creates considerable comment and gives an album
dsrce of aid and comfort to those ladies who were
supposed to have passed over into the realm of
chronic maidenhood. Verify,
While the lamp holds ont to burn,
The biggest old maid can return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-17

The retiring city council will hold its last ses-
sion this afternoon at two o'clock, when they will
close up the business before them and adjourn
without day. Immediately following this, there
will he caucus of the recently elected council,
for the nomination of city officers.
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INDIAN A.
Explosion.

CINCINNATI, March l6. The Commercials
Worthngton special says that boiler in Hunter
Brothers saw mill, exploded this afternoon, in
stantly killing two of the Hunter Bros, two broth
ers named Bender and one man name unk nown.
Several others are reported dangerously wounded.
Assignment.
Beck & Stone, broker grain buyers and pork
packers, at Hagerstown, Ind, made an assign
ment to-day. Their liabilities are reported at
$3.50, 600. The assets are not stated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-17

The low prices that Huntington, Mason & Co
are making in their custom department are appre-
ciatedby their customers. They are making to
measure pants for S. 90 and 5000 per pair, and
business suits for $3.50 and $50. from good
style all wool goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-17

The Governor and Committee OF the Council
have returned from visit to the State Prison,
highly pleased with the management of the nsti-
tIlion. Work will be commenced on the extern
sion to the Prison soon after the ground settles.
An appropriation OF $751; 900 wa, made by the last
legislature for the extension.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-17

We are glad to learn that Hon. Warren Percival
CT Vassalboro, is slowly gaining strength, with
very fair prospect of permanent recovery. lie
was dressed for the second time during his sick
ness, ON Tuesday last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-17

The town election in Vsssalboro' will be held
on Monday next. There are seventeen candidates
for positions on the board Of Selectmen, and sew
eral candidates for town clerk SO that the town
will not suffer for the want Of proper officials.
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Death.
YER MONT.
Death.

BRADFORD March l6. Mr.. George =. Bald
win died this morning after q short illness of two
days, at the age of 70 years Mr.. Baldwin was
one of our Oldest and most esteemed citizens, and
has held many political Offices. He was for
long time judge of the county court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-17

The spring term of the Maine Wesleyan Semi
nary opens with about two hundred students. The
prospect for large term is good.
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Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, March H. 1877.
PORK $l4 25al4 So Clear sides, 7ka IA
LARD BACON
steam, lllia9 Is Shoulders, Ga asA
Kettle, l0aloh Clear rib sides, shas4
BULK MEATS Clear sides, saaD-
Shoulders, 5-a51 WHlSkEY- 03al o.
Clear rib sides, SASS.
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CALIFORNIA.
Investigations.

SAN FRANCIsco, March Is. 1t is announced
here that inconformity with the orders of the
secretary Of the navy. the steam corvette, Lack
awanna will leave as soon as possible for Mazat-
Ian, to investigate the recent seizure and denten-
ton of the American schooner Montana.
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SOUTH CAROLYN


AIKEN March l6 Four negroes were executed
here to-day for murder, robbery and arson. A
fifth was respited for thirty days by Wade Hsmp-
ton. Five thousand people witnessed the execu-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-17

Hon. VIM. p. Frye is to have an informal recep-
ton and banquet at the Dewitt House, Lewiston,
on his return from Washington to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-17

The Fairfield Reform Club is having glorious
revival about this time. The members of the club
visited Winslow, TO attend temperance meeting,
last evening.
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PORTLAND.
Fire.

PORTLAND, March l6. The house at the rear of
No. Hancock street, owned by Margaret A.
Musgrave, was damaged $500 by fire Friday FORE
noon. Insured in the Commerce, Albany.
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NEW YORK.
Fire.

fIres
NEW YORK, March l6. A country store on
Dewberry Lane, near Washington, ID. c., was
burned yesterday morning, and Ebenezer LANCE
and son were burned with the building. 1t IS be-
lieved to be a case of murder, robbery and arson
by negroes
Strike.
Miners at Wilkesbarre, of the Lehigh coal CON-
pany, refuse to accept lower wages and did not
work yesterday. The miners at PIttston reluc-
taBtly accepted the reduction.
The Scranton Trouble.
A Scranton despatch says the crisis has evident
ly been reached in labor matters there ahd tn
max is anxiously awaited
Custom Frauds.
Charles Finkler, of silk finn in Chicago after
arrest by treasury agent Bracket of New York,
confesses to differentiation of silk imporatons,
at New York, which were forwarded to Chicago.
Sweeney Returns.
Peter i. Sweeney, one of the ring thieves Of
New York. returned yesterday, under supposed
pledges of immunity of restriction If needed in
formation was given. He was kept secluded.
Sweeueys trial is ON the same charge as against
Tweed. He is promised immunity from arrest
during the trial, and for thirty days thereafter.
The trial begins April Sd. None but his lawyers
are allowed access TO him.
John Mexican, counsel for Sweeney, said that
he had no doubt Sweeney was in town, but be had
not seen him.
Weather.
Clear, cold, wind west.
A Court Martial.
1t Is stated that Gen. Reno is on trial by court
martial at St. Paul, for making improper proposals
and slandering the wife Of Major Bell. Gen. Ha-
sen 10 President Of the court marshal. II the
charge il proved it will result in the dismissal OF
Reno from the army. He is . widower.
Legislative.
4 New Orleans despatch to the Graphic saga the
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Naval Affairs.

PORTSMOUTH, March l6. The Enterprise, com
mander George c. Remey, went into commission
this afternoon, with the usual formalities. The
crew arrived at noon, to-day, from the Charles.
town yard, per steamer having rough passage.
The vessel cannot be got ready for sea under some
weeks.
Death.
LEBANON, March l6. 2. Byron Kimball, one
of our most prominent and wealthy citizens, died
at his residence this afternoon, aged 40 years. He
was formerly one of our leading merchants. and
at the time of his death was director of the Ma
tional Bank Of Lebanon, which position he has
filed for many years.
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We have received the March number of the
MAINE Genealogist and Biographer," the quar-
terly journal that is published and edited in this
city by DIR. William b. Lapham. The Doctor
has given good deal of attention to this work.
and the present number is fairly cramned with
interesting articles. 1t has portrait and inter-
esting sketch of the life of Abiah Soule Kilgore,
who was born Sept. I, l775, and died April 6,
1876, aged 100 years, months and % days. 1t has
also an accurate likeness of the late James w.
bradbury, Jr., of this city, accompanied with a
biography of Mr.. Bradbury. The price of the
Journal is Sl5o per year. 1t should receive lib
eral support from those who are interested in
tracing and preserving family records.
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Weather indications for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
falling or stationary barometer, increasing caster
ly to northerly winds and stormy weather, with
snow, followed by rising barometer, northwester-
ly winds and colder partly cloudy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-17

The people of Readfeld regret very much that
Hon. A. Z. Morrill, is to remove to this city
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COMM CTICUT.
killed.

HARTFORD, March l6. James Morris, formerly
a soldier of the 9th Connecticut regiment was run
over by the cars to-day at Winstcd and killed
lie had just drawn his pension and was intoSicat
cd
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Summary of Religious Intelligence.
In Pembroke the interest is general in the Meth
odist church. Many conversions are reported.
1t is rumored that Rev. Henry E. Goddard of
Brockton, Mass, is to receive call from the
Swedenborgian Society in Portland.
David Douglass, of Friends church, Manches.
ter, is expected at Branch NJ ills this week to open
series OF evangelical meetings. The Friends
anticipate series of meetings at the China Lake
meeting house, at the close of the week.
The English Evangelist Anderson, is labolng
in Lewiston, with marked success.
There is good revival interest in Brownfeld,
in the Free Baptist church, under the labors OF
Rev. j. Granville.
The Baptist and Congregational societies Of
Mercer village have bought the famous school
house that the town of Mercer built for the school
district in Mercer village, which the law gave to
the Widow ingalls,. After various sales it was
purchased for an Advent chapel, and fitted up and
occupied for that purpose, then sold by the Adj
vents for dwelling house, and by the purchaser
sold to the Baptist and Congregational societies,
and by them moved on the Congregational lot,
and remodeled and fitted up for chapel
The conference held at the Universalist church
in Fairfield last week, was one of the most inter-
esting reg ous meetings ever held in this part Of
| the state. A deep religious interest seemed to
pervade all meetings. The attendance was large
| and the universal desire seemed to be to learn
| more of the questions of right and duty to God
and man.
j. +. Cochrane, of Colby University, has been
| laboring with the Baptists al lsesboro
Mr.. VIM. NJ. Hathorn. member of the Baptist
church 10 Thomaston, has received and accepted
| a unanimous call to the pastorste of the Baptist
church at Bethel.
The Congregational society Of Machas are TAX
ing measures TO secure preaching the coming
year.
The labors Of Rev. Morrison with the Kcnne-
bunkport Free Baptist church continue to be
blessed Of God TO the conversion of souls.
Eight persons were baptized and joined the Bap-
list church in South Thomaston, March llth.
Protracted meetings are being held at the sec.
ond Free Baptist church in Buxton, and the pastor,
Rev Samuel n. Brooks, is recognized as an earn
est worker, and one who is doing uch good.
rev. l. Robinson, pastor of the Free Baptist
church at Branch Mills, is seriously i'll.
Rev. F. v. d. Garretson who supplied the pull
pit in Ellsworth from 1873 to 1876, is now preach
ing in Clairemont, n. Ii.
The churches in Bangor are being blessed in
connection with the revival meetings held by Rev.
Mr.. Penticost Of Boston.
At East Newport ten persons have recently
sought Christ, and in Palmyra encouraging add.
lions have been made to the membership Of the
Methodist church. .-.....
The China and Albion 8. 8. Conference had an
interesting session at Friends church. the past
week. Schools of all denominations were repre-.
scented, and discussions OF much interest partici-
poted in.
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lion. Stephen d. Lindsey, member of Congress
elect from this district was in the city yesterday.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL,
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York, March II, 1871.
Money was easy atc-a3h per cent on call. For
eign exchange dull AT 1850 a454lor bankers long
and 1854 a4s5la for demand. Gold opened at l0lAa
and closed ut l0ls.. Loans l-a2- per cent.
Customs receipts 1852 00O Treasury disbursed
$}2 900 interest $4,000 Tor bonds, and 5000 fer
silver
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local anu State Mems.

Blue glass will cure Spitz dogof hydrophobia'
Pound it up fnc and mix it with his food.
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Marrieo.

In Sacramento, Cal. Goth ult. at Grace Church by
Rev. j. II. e. Bonte, S. Chase IIoughton to Mary 5.
sewall, both of San Francisco. Miss Sewall for
merly resided in Augusta.
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The Daily Kennebec Journal

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NOTICE 10 hereby given, that the subscriber
~ has been duly appointed Administrator
the estate of
PAUL ]. ROLLINS, late of Augusta,
in the county of Kennebee, deceased intestate and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the
law directs IAN persons, therefore, having de-
sired to exhibit the for settlement and all
debted to said estate are requested to make imme-
diate payment to JOSEPH w. PATTERSON
February IL, 1871. 3wi2
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Difo.

In Bang n, llta inst, Mrs. Sarah Beedcle Rog.
ers. aged W years, months, $ days.
In Atkinson, LIST inst, Plyn CLARK, Esq, aged IS
years, months, 81 days.
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Boston Stock List.

Boston, March Id, 1917.
iSales at the Brokers' Board.l
Ea stern Railroad, AJAX
Boston 4 Maine Railroad Ska
Portland. Saco 4 Portsmouth, 44La--
Boston q Name Railroad, Ps, lOkal II
Eastern Railroad rs SIX g.
Maine State Us, l0a.al le-
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EUROPE.
Ignatien.
The Eastern Question.

LONDON March l6. Ignatieif has arrived here
to-day.
The Eastern Question.
The Post thinks the renewal of trouble in Bos-
MIA and the stubborness of Montenegro, indicates
fresh foreign irtrigues, and initiates against peace
prospects
Religious.
A despatch from Rome says that owing to the
difficulty Of collecting funds for missionary pur-
poses in America, the bible and publication So
ciety of Philadelphia have recalled their Roman
missionary, Rev. Mr. Van Meter. His schools in
the Leonine city and frascati, which he leaves in
tlourishing condition, will be superintendent by
Rev. Mr.. Pigatt, director of the Wesleyan mission
in Italy. and Rev. DIR. Taylor, American Baptist
missionary. Mr.. Van Meter reserves for himself
the task of raising funds in England and America
for the support of the schools.