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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14
WASHINGTON.
Application for Survey.

WAsuINGToN, January II. A letter was re-
ceivsd at the general land Office to-day making
formal application for survey BY the govern
ment of portion Of the old Fort Dearborn mill
tary reservation, as public land still subject to
try although it now embraces nearly all the bust
ness portion of Chicago south OF the river.
This application is supposed to be based upon
the theory that the sale Of the greater part of the
Fort Dearborn reservation by direction of the Sec
rotary of War in 1887, was not authorized by the
law Of 1919, under which il was ordered.
The application comes from George Wolf of
Freeport, H.. for Bouis Ahsendortf, with q view
to locating the Valentine scrip upon the lands 1t
10 accompanied with an enclosure OF money to ad
vance the cost of the desired survey.
Government Advertising.
Postmaster General Key to-day addressed an
official letter to Speaker Randall, inviting the at
tention of the House TO the need OF change in
the law regulating the prices to be paid for gov
eminent advertising.
The letter embodies tie result of a circular sent
last May to all the newspapers on the list of the
7. o. department, asking statement of their cir
cuation their commercial rates for advertising,
and what discount, if any, would be allowed to the
government
Replies were received from several hundred
news paper publishers. The rates varied from so
| cts. per agate liLe to less than those allowed by
the statute, and the proposed discounts ranged
| from 10 go per cent.
| The Postmaster. General, commenting on these
was even more marked than in rates, being vari-
| ously stated from 100000 daily, to 800 weekly
Yet under the law, constructed by tue Attorney
General, the former is expected to publish adver-
| tsements Of the department at price less than
many news papers of 300 circulation willing to
accept. which is neither just to the publisher nor
| fair to the government
| He therefore suggests that the law be amend
cd so as to allow the payment of such prices as
| the department and the newspapers may agree
| upon, not exceeding the regular commercial rates.
| He also suggests that in case the department be
not authorized to pay any higher rates, the law
should be changed so as to relieve it from the re-
quirement Of advertising full lists of routes, &C.,
| at miscellaneous lettings, instead OF which brief
weekly notices might be published in not exceed
ing papers in each State and territory, stating
that proposals would be received for carrying the
mails between stated points, but referring the
contractor to the Second Assistant Postmaster
General for all details.
Duty on Oil.
The Secretary Of the Treasury rules that not
withstandnE the stipulations in the treaty OF
Washington, for the free admission Of the fish oil
product OF the fisheries or the Dominion of Cana
da or Prince Edward Island. &C. cod liver oil, re-
fined OF purified for use as medicine will be treat
ed as dutiable, whether imported in bottles, casks
| or barrels.
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Gale In Massachusetts.


VINEYARD HAVEN, January r. The gale eat
Oak Bluffs tore up about three hundred feet Of
plank walk between the Sea View House and the
Pavilion, and one hundred feet between the Pa
vilion and the foot of Narraganset avenue. throw
ing the litter about two hundred feet back from
the bluffs.
The sea washed away several bathing house,
and two hundred feet of Marthas Vineyard rail-
road bridge.
The Milwaukee, in collision with the Ring Dove
was cut down badly on the stsrboard quarter, lost
jibboom and davits, started catheads aud top gal
liant forecastle, lifted the waterways and rail aft
of the main rigging. unshipped and broke wheel
and will repair at Vineyard Haven or New Bed
ford. The Ring Dove lost all her head gear out
side of knightheads. The Commodore kearney
lost anchor and thirty fathoms chain, broke main
rail and stove house badly on the starboard side
broke main boom, main gait, tore main sail badly
and stove two hogsheads of molasses, and will
wait advances from owners. She has q genera
cargo. She will no doubt be wrecked. She il
bilged and lies in about four feet Of water at high
tide. The schooner Roners Bride was not dam
aged.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Ksnuebre journal.
PORTLAND.
NJ arIne Disasters.

PORTLAND. January II. The Press notes tn,
following accidents to shipping at Portland, dur
ing Thursday nights storm
The bow line of the fishing schooner Ellen MAY
lying at Commercial wharf, gave way and the
schooner swung around, the beam going through
the packing house of Chase, Thoms & Co.
The schooner Frank Skillings also at the sam,
wharf also knocked a smaller hole in the sam,
building.
The Italian bark Amino Carmopile split he
main channels and started her stern frame By
running into Calls wharf, where she was lying
loading grain at the elevator.
The schooner Venclis at Portland Pier, rippeS
off the capstain of the wharf and stove her star
board bow.
The iron steamer Lake Champlain of the Bea
yer line, broke away from one of the Grand Trunl
whsrves, and it was some time before she coult
be secured. The stern was badly injured and sew
era side-lights broken out.
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NEW YORK.
Failures.

NEW YORK, January IL. John F. Henry, Cur
ran s Co., and Hedgemsn i Co., who were in
volved in the Dunning failure, to-day made as
signments for the benefit of their creditors.
Efforts are being made by the friends of Mr.
Cunning to remove the assignee, and reinstate
Cunning in the control of his affairs 1t is thought
before evening arrangements satisfactory to all
parties in interest will be made.
John F. Henry, Curran d Co, are closed to-day
by advice Of their counsel. One Of the firm stat e.
if Dunntng obtains settlement with his creditors
Henry 4 Co. will also resume.
For Europe.
Three steamers for Europe sailed to day, with
full csrgoes and fair lists Of passengers.
Robbery.
An attempt to rob the Senate Patent Commit
tees room was made this morning by three we'll
known thieves, two Of whom, upon leaving the
capitol with plumber, were arrested, while the
third escaped.
Gold.
Gold opened at 1902 3 s.
Bank Matters.
Bankers of Buffalo have resolved to cooperate
with New York bankers, opposing the Bland sill
yer bill.
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FOREIGN.
England.

LONDON, January IL. The Times says some
gold from private stores is in course OF transmits
sion to the United States, and some is likely to be
wanted for Germany next week. There is no
probability OF these operations extending beyond
the limits of what the open market can supply.
Not TO be Cut Down.
The Blackburn Mill owners have abandoned
the attempt to reduce the wages of their opera
tyes
Dropped Dead.
VIII am Goblet, we'll known in connection with
the Tichborne case, fell dead in West Minister
Hall this morning.
SPAN.
The Times Paris correspondent telegraphs that
ext Queen Isabella insists upon attending the mar
riage of King Alfonso, her son, and the Spanish
am bas sador at Paris is compelled to resort num-
be ress petty precautions and stratagems to pre-
vent her carrying out her intention. The mar
riage is to take Place the second of February.
Failure. a1 lNt
LEIrA, January u. ID. r. Magregor & Co.,
merchants and steamship owners at this place,
have failed liabilities 81 ,000, 900 to 81 500 900;
member Of parliament for the Leith district, has
resigned.
Denial.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, January II. Prince Henry
of Reuss, German ambassador, absolutely denies
be said the Russian conditions Of peace would be
moderate All he said was that conditions would
be easier if Turkey would treat directly with
Russia.
Naval Affairs.
MALTA, January u. Pursuant TO telegyaphic
orders from London, Vice Admiral Hornby and
staff will leave aboard the steamer Sultan for Lee
want whittier the Alexandria and all ships at this
port will follow when revictualled and reftted.
Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG, Januury l3. The condition
of the cars health is satisfactory, and the reports
published in London to the contrary false.
Ireland.
DUBLIN January 10. The Fenian prisoners
who were recently released, arrived here tonight
and were greeted by torch-lght procession if
teen thousand to twenty thousand people witnes-
sing the reception. Twenty thousand national
bands took part in the procession.
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FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.
Secretary Sherman and the
Syndicate.

WASHINGTON, January IL. Inquiry having
been made OF the secretary of the treasury as to
the correctness Of reports 10 circulation that he
has given the requisite ten days notice terminal
ing the contract with the syndicate, Secretary
vet decided what he will do in this matter. II is
thought that the department has the right to ter
inmate the contract by giving ten days notice, but
no such action has yet been taken and no official
authority for the statement that il will be. Just
so soon AS Secretary Sherman makes up his mind
OF the propriety Of such action, and should he do
30, there is every probability that an official
statement of the views of the department will be
given.
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ROCkLAND.


RocKLAND, January II. In the gale of Thurs
day night the schooner Charlie aud Willie OF
Rockland. went ashore light on Norton's Point,
Vinal Haven, and lies bilged. The fishing schr.
j. NJ. Banks drifted out of Carver's Harbor
struck on Bull Rock, and sunk. At Perry's creek
North Haven, the fishing schooners Roger Will
liams, David Brown, Nevada and Fleetwood are
all ashore, as are also Pinkty, Island Queen and
yacht Bonita. At Pulpit Harb Or three small yes
sells are ashore. An Ellsworth schooner went
ashore on Young's Point, but was got of this
morning without much damage.
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Venus.

venus.
Nearly all people have been attracted Of late
by that brilliant star, far brighter than all others,
which appears in the southwestern sky. 1t shines
out with splendor that it has not displayed for
many years, aud makes all the other bodies srou nd
it look dull in comparison. This star is Venus.
and rightly should it be termed the Goddess OF
the stars. Venus has been increasing in bright
ness since it made its appearance after superior
conjunction. last july and will attain its creates,
illumination on January the fifteenth (the present
month";. Thirty-six days from that time, Febru-
airy twentieth, it will be at conjunction with the
sun; and thirty-six days after that it will again
attain its greatest brightness on the other side OF
tue sun, rising two hours before that luminary.
Mr. Frank w. Patterson has given US some Of
ragged on Thursday night. Several vessels wen,
ashore and are more or less damaged. The schr.
"P. NJ. Bonney," went to pieces at McGilvery's
wharf; schooner "Ralroad" was seriously dam
aged, with two others the names of which we
have not learned. The little Islesboro' packet
"Nora" rode out the gale in the harbor. The
hsrbor was frozen a. far out a. McGilvsry's ship.
yard, so that vessels were unable to get into the
harbor until the action of the winds and the waves
broke up the ice. One of the chimnies of Nc
Clintock's block was blown down, and nearly
from the staging of the new Masonic Temple, and
come crushing through photograph Tuttle's sky
ligh opposite. and the rain poured through into
Frank Knowlton's dry goods store. The store
house OF the paper mill was demolished.
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DA kOTA.
Mining Troubles.

DEADwooD, January u. A hot contest for the
possession of the Woolley and Paohro mines, stu
ated near Central City, has been going on several
days between some of the original owners and the
late purchasers. Both mines are now held by the
sheriff and deputies, awaiting the action Of the
courts,
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THE INDIANS.
Committing Depredations in Texas

SAN ANTONIO, January Is. The following des-
patch has been received at headquarters from Fort
Davis:
On the 9th inst, word was brought to Preside,
on the Rio Grsnde, one hundred miles from Fort
Davis, that the Indians had taken stock IRON Rus
sells ranch, forty miles from Preside, and shot
man. At midnight another man came IN and re-
ported that thirty Mexcans had gone out from the
attacked ranches in pursuit. and the Indians had
surrounded them. Two men escaped and brought
in word. One of these men was wounded. There
are st'' thirty fighting men on the ranches 10 that
vicinity. No word has been received since. This
is probably the beginning of large well organ =
lied raid OF which General Ord was warned sew
eral weeks ago. The movements of the troops
are hsmperei by unprecedented heavy rains.
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THE LYNN LABOR TROUBLE.
The Manufacturers Take Decided
Stand.
PROBABILITY OF A GENERAL LOCKOUT

BOSTON,, January IL. The labor troubles az
Lynn assumed new phase to-day. The manu-
facturers have decided to take a decided stand
against the Crispns and crush out the power Of
their organization.
Firms representing four-ffths of the business
interests have agreed to close their factories to-
night unless their men will come to work on Mon
day, freed from connection with any labor organ
zation.
To- night each workman is to be asked whether
or not be will renounce connection with all labor
organizations combined against manufacturers.
If the answer is in the affirmative be can come
back to work; if in the negative he will be dis
charged until he has dissolved connection with
labor organizations. The Crispins will decline to
leave their order, and the result will be general
lockout.
The strikers at meeting Friday evening unan-
imously voted to stand land lie in the ditch"
Probably $500 or 5000 people will be thrown out
of employment.
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Disasters to Maine Vessels.

Coasting schooner Ida May of Bucksport, has
been hauled off Port Point, at the mouth of Ports
mouth harbor, where she grounded during the
gale Thursday evening.
Fishing schooner Flying Cloud still lies at that
point, with ten feet of keel gone and still under
water.
The schooner Irvine of Eastport, at New York
from Cardenas, reports having lost 80 hhds Of
molasses from her deck. The chief mate, Geo
Pendleton died January 4th of general debility
and was buried At sea,
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Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago. January II. 1878.

FLOUR-Extra spring a 50as So
WHALING. spring, lo62ah sash; lo64a
lo6h Feb 1885, a. March. Ne. l00aS; rejected,
sISa.
CORNING. mixed. Al: sash AZ Jan, a. (;
Feb +0h; rejectedt30-. H. .a
OATS ai1sc cash: s4s Jan 9ixc Feb.
RYE-No. =, 55ke.
BARLEY-No. spring, SAC. fTa
DRESSED HOGS-4.25 bid.
PORK - Cash 10 ~ al0 10. Feb, 10 i5h
Mar, 10 90.
Feb. 22h. 40 s-9..-.
BULK MEATs-shoalders, s5sasssc; short rib
sides, GA &C.; short clear rib, eSx c.. -,-..s
WHISKEY-WesEern,l o. PA i ~ e
PRElGHTS-Corn to Buffalo, Shc.; wheat do,
10. ltH
RECEIPTS-Flour II 900 wheat 81, 900; corn Ca
Oo); oats Is 0Uo; rye 5000: barley $1,000.
SHIPMENTs-Fiour $500; wheat 1900; corn
g 900; oats 1000; rye 0,o0o; barley 1908.
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CHI ERR FIELD.


MAcHIAs, January II. Jason Leighton's camp
on West River above Cherryfeld. where his fami-
y lived this winter, was burned last night, and his
four youngest chiden persisted
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FIRE IN LONDON.
The Largest Fire for Years.

LONDON, January II. One of the largest fires
here in many years 10 now burning on Friday and
Waiting streets. The fire originated In the ware
house of Grover Sons 81 Co., calico printers 82-s7
Waiting street, corner of Friday street. The
whole block is threatened.
A later despatch says the loss by the fire in Lon
don, o-day was over . million dollars.
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Fire.

Fire.
SPRINGFIELD, January IL. Martin LAWYERS
house at Holyoke was burned last night; tota
loss $1,000.
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WASHINGTON NEWS.
SENATE COMMITTEES ON ELECTIONS
HEAR WOMAN SUFFRAGISTS.

Consideration of Venezuela Awards.
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THE POPE.
HE Is COMPARATIVELY WELL AND
RECEIVES VISITORS.

ROME, January II. The Pope is comparatively
WELL and yesterday received Cardinal Manning
and Bishop Clifford in his library. His Holiness
showed great surprise that King Victor Emmanu-
ell, who was SO much younger than himself and of
such vigorous constitution, should die before
him.
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tharrteD.

In Pittston at the home of the bride. Jan 10, by
Rev. j. n. Marsh, Mr., Elmer w. George OF Angus.
Ia zone of the gentlemanly clerks in the Augusta
post ofice) to Miss N. Evelyn Chapman of Ptt-ton.
In Portland, Jan. 9Th, at the residence of George
W. Smith, by Rev. DIR. Pritchard, Philip a. De
Creny Of Portland, TO Miss Azelia NJ Brown OF
Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14

A grand trial was had on Saturday afternoon,
of the steam fire engine manufactured the past
year in this city, by Mr.. Frank Mooren, the ex-
persnced and skilled machinist. Water was
drawn from hydrant near this office, connected
with the Augusta Water Works. The machine
testified in good shape and showed wonderful ca
pacity and easy movement. One hundred feet of
leading hose was thrown out and an inch and 4
half nozzle used. With these a stream nearly
perpendicular was thrown to about twice the height
of the Journal building. 1t was u compact, solid
stream such an one as is the iremsn's pride, well
rounded out, without spray or air spurtings. And
it was thrown with apparentlyliitle effort on the
part of the new machine. The test was kept up
for more than half an hour, and was very salts
factory in every respect, demonstrating the fact
that as good steamers for service can be made in
Augusta as elsewhere. Th, steamer is just the
article the city needs; why net buy it
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We have received the fifty -eighth annual cats-
logue of the Bangor Theological Seminary
There are AS students in the insttution-l6 in the
senior class lS in the middle and IA in the junior
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14

COLUMBUS, January Is. Stanley Matthews, in
says:
~ have done no evil to the republican party. ]
have done it all the good in my power--even
more than it seemed willing 10 bear yet have
been the victim of the most bitter and unjust as
saults. My actions have been misrepresented and
my motives msinterpreted but time will make all
things right. Of course have not expected q
compliment of the republican vote in the General
Assembly, although there is no reason why |
should not receive it, and it will be regarded
sentence of adverse judgment upon me. But II
will make no difference with me. My adhesion to
the republican party is q matter of principle and
Is not to be destroyed, or in the least affected by
any personal wrongs inflicted upon me. | trust to
time and the better judgment of the public for my
vindication. 1t will surely come"
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sOUTIi ERICA.


New YORK, January II. Lima dates of Dec.
Goth state that i'll feeling is being engended be-
tween Honduras and Guatemala. .f
The government agent has been sent to San
Francisco to promote immigration to Guatemala.
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PlTTSFIELD.
Fire.

WATERvILLE. January 10. The farm buildings
owned and occupied by Ephraim Jewett, in Pitts
field, was destroyed by fire Friday night Loss
two thousand dollars. Insured in the Home of
New York for nine hundred dollars.
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VEKM ONT.
Killed.

BosToN January IL. Jack Carroll of Enos-
bury Falls, Vermont, was run over by a train Of
cars on Saturday, and instantly killed, while in
toxicated.
suicide.
John Irendsen Of Barry, hung himself yester
day with leather whip lash.
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NEW HAM PSHIRE.
Fire.

Fire.
LAcoNlB, January II. Thomas foundry was
burned th. morning. Loss thrty-one hundred
dollars; fully insured.
Fatal Accident.
George Pratt of Jefferson, n. H., was killed to-
day, q tree falling on him.
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GALA IS.
Found Dead.

CALAIS, January u. Mrs. James Shds was
found dead at her house in Calais, Saturday morn
ing, Cause, appoplexy.
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MONTANA.
Indian DepredatiOns.

NEW YORK, January II. The sheriff of Mon
tana City says the Bannock Indians are depredat-
ing extensively in Beaverneale county, ana Gen.
Sheridan has been notified thereof.
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MARY LAND.
Death.

BALTIMORE, January II. John r. Franklin.
associate judge of the first judicial district 10
dead. He had been speaker Of the house Of del
egates Of Maryland, and member OF congress.
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ENGLISH CABINET MEETING.
Elimination of GIave Reasons for Call.
ing Ii.

LONDON, January II. The News says: "The
cabinet council summoned for to day was origin
ally fixed for Monday. The date has been ad-
vanced Tor reasons which may be of very great
gravity"
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The enterprsing dry goods firm Of Fowler,
IIamlen & Smith arc out with an advertisement
this morning. They are fully up with the times,
both in styles and prices, and all are invited to
visit their large establishment in Meonian Hall
block
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VI ACHIAS.
NChOOneIs Ashore.

MAcHIAs, January II. A large coal laden schr
and two small vessels are ashore near Cutler.
The gale was the heaviest for ten years.
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The Cushnoc company were out on Saturday
afternoon with their steamer, just for 4 trial, to
see if everything was all right for fire duty. The
machine played splendid stream down Water
street, which was admired by a large crowd Of
witnesses
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CASTIN T..
81 aTInc Notes.

CAsTINE January II. The schooner Com
merce, Capt. Gray, adrift Thursday night, from
Goose Falls Brooksville, was towed to Islesboro'.
Several vessels are ashore, but net damaged.
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Dropped Dead.

William Goblet, well known in connection with
the Tichborne case, fell dead in West Minister
Hall this morning.