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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03


We learn that Mr.. C. NJ. Bailey of Winthrop,
will visit the State of Georgia this week. for the
purpore Of attending the National Sabbath School
Convention which will convene at Atlanta before
many days.
Farmers are cutting up their next winters sup
ply of wood
The roads are extremely muddy. They are also
full of holes and pitfalls caused by the heavng of
the ground by the frost.
Pensioners of the war of 1912 are quite plenty
Lawyer Carlton Of Winthrop has entered sixty
names as claimants to pensions under the recent
act passed by Congress. The pensioners are all
aged men, and it will be q help in a time of need
to many of them.
The raising of onions will be followed quite
extensively the coming season by several farmers
OF Winthrop. Mr.. Daniel Robbins will SOW an
acre, Mr.. Martin Foster one half acre, and other
farmers one-quarter of acre. MIR. Robbins
took the first premium onions at the kennebec
County Fair held at Readfeld at Readield last
fall. The yellow Danvers variety is the kind gen.
orally sowed. 1t is mild favored, yellow skinned
aud an enormous yielder. 1t has been known to
yield under extra cult, alton, as high as one
thousand bushels to the acre. Onions should be
soTed on exceedingly rich ground and have most
thorough but shallow cultivation.
Travel still continues on the pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03
Personal,

Gov. Conner will in few days visit Washing
ton. to be absent couple of weeks.
Franklin Simmons, the sculptor, was in the civ
yesterday, in response to an invitation from the
committee, concerning the proposed soldiers
monument.
Fred &. Coffin, formerly Of Deering. who stud.
led medicine with DIR. Cochrane of Winthrop, and
who recently graduated at the Boston University,
is now piacticing at West Waterville.
Rev. Elijah Kellogg, of Harpswell the author
Of numerous boys books, preached in the Congre-
gational church. in Gorham, Sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03
Pennington Locals.

|
The new bell of the Methodist Episcopal church
was raised to its position in the bell tower last
Saturday. 1t weighs ton and has the names of
the committee appointed to purchase it, cast on its
surface. In after years, when time has lent its
/ destroying influence TO the works of men. and
generation after generation shall have borne away
the people of succeeding centuries, these names
will remain, as those Of old martyrs, imprinted
permanently on the page of glory. At present
they are merely engraved on sounding brass, but
in the future they will be written in characters
more precious than gold.
Frank Hayden, the young man who was kicked
| IN the face few days ago, will not be bad y
shgured rs was at first supposed. lie loses ely ht
teeth. 1t is supposed that the cork of the horses
shoe entered his mouth and brought the grinders
out with them. Had it been otherwise they would
have gone down his throat. An old patriarch who
witnessed the accident aiterward remarked that
"it was heart rendug TO hear the poor fellow
swear So. No DOUBT it was, and it can be learn
Ell from this that it is much better to do ones
| swearing Inside.
Toe supreme Judicial court adjourned Monday
| of last week.
| Horses to the number of eighteen have been
purchased in this vicinity OF late. aud shipped to
| New York and Boston. The total amount resliz
ed by their sale S4,625.
Billiards. orchestra of Lewiston is to give con-
cert soon.
A shooting affair occurred in Temple rece nty.
j. X. Perham went to the house of one Hildreth
to settle up some personal matters but before he
got through he shot Hldreth 10 the left side above
the heart. The ball happened to strike q rib, and
glancng made only flesh wound. Perham is
held in the sum of five hundred dollars to appear
at the next term of the supreme judicial court TO
be holden at Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03
The Turf,
OHIO.


CLEVELAND, April 2. Complete returns in the
city give the republicans Is out of Is councilmep,
and elect the entire ticket, with the exception Of
police commissioner.
COLUMBUS, April 2. Full returns show the
democrats elect the entire city ticket in Colum-
bus, with only one exception, BY reduced ma
jority.
ToLEJo. April .. The democrats elect the city
ticket in Toledo, by 100 to 200 majority,
The republicans elect two aldermen and one
councilman; the democrats, one alderman three
councilmen; the nationals one alderman and two
ouncilmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

The following scholars in several of the school.
in this city, have not been absent for the term
ending March 30:
Grove street Primary-Eugene Baisdell, Ellen
Freeman, Harry Goodrich, Ida Howes, Harry
Reid
Kendall street intermediate Charles Miller,
Adelbert Merrill.
eric Beale, Frederic Boynton, Frederic Holmes
Walter Deliver. Otis Gordon, Charles Gannett
George Gannett, Horace Turner, George Alice
Crosby street Primary Bonnie Copp, Cora b.
Weeks.
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Edward Leighton a we-to-do farmer. living
On the Brook road about mile from the city, EN-
ployed young man TO work for him The young
man ha led from Boston, or protested to. The
young man occupied room 10 which Mr.. Leigh
ton kept a small trunk containing seventy five
dollars. A day or two ago, the fellow and
the money disappeared about the same time.
kilograms have been sent to Boston and else
where, to intercept the robber if possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03
winthrop Locals.

winthrop Locals.
The annual meeting OF District No. 4, (village
distric0 in Winthrop, took place on Monday even
ing the LIST inst. The following officers were
elected:
Moderator, Levi Jones; Clerk, j. NJ. Benjamin
Director, A. T. Snow, NJ. D., B. h. Reynolds,
Elliott Wood. <fsH -
Report Of financial committee WAS read By Col.
G. A. Wing, showing prosperous condition Of
schools. The meeting was large, numbering about
one hundred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03
INDIANA.
Election.

EVANSVILLE, April 2. The democrats elected
| treasurer, marshal. surveyor and four councilman.
The republicans elected the city clerk and two
councilmen. The democrats elect the entire
| township ticket by q majority Of two hundred and
eighty.
In the election at Terre Haute, yesterday, the
| national party carried the city by 1877 votes over
the democratic party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03
Nominations by the Governor.

NOmfm6tIOnB TIC SsOVtThOT.
The following nominations were made by the
Governor yesterday:
Fred Barker. Presque Isle, Sheriff sof Aroos-
took Co., vice Herrin, deceased.
ii. ii. Burbank, Saco, County Attorney Of York
Co., vice Lunt, resigned.
H. l. Cummings Portland, Commissioner OF
Pharmacy.
Ira p. Booker, Brunswick, Trustee Of Military
and Naval Asylum at Bath.
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LOUISIANA.
Custom House Matters.

New YORK, Aprl2. A Washington special
says that the President has sent to New Orleans
for Madison Wells, to consult with him regarding
the appointment Of a Collector of New Orleans,
and w ellis will lie IN Washington THU sdsy.
the appointment Of the latter, but Packsrd's
friends now think that when Wells sees the i'm
possibility of Anderson's confirmation, he will
withdraw his opposition to Packard.
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YARMOUTH.
Death.

YARMOUTH. April 2. Capt. ID. c, Loring. aged
hfty-three years, sea captain, dropped dead in
the post Office yesterday afternoon, about three
O'Clock. A physician was quickly at hand, but he
was hey Ond all aid. Cause, heart disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

LONDON April 2. The commons sat through
the night until six O'Clock this morning in cense-
quence of obstructive opposition by some Irsh
members to the Irish Sunday closing bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

HOrs $ for England.

MONTREAL, April 2. The demand for horses
for England of a particular class is increasing
being taken over the Grand Trunk Railway daily,
destined for Europe. They are intended for mil
itary service, and are branded with the letter rs.
Large shipments Of cattle are also being forward.
ed from the lower provinces and the country east
and west is being searched for suitable horses fol
war purposes.
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Killed.
BIDDEFORD.
Annual Meeting.

BlDDEPoRD, April q At the annual meeting of
tie Hardy Machine Company Of Biddeford. Rish-
worth Jordan was chosen President, Richard NJ.
Chapman, Treasurer. The old board of directors
was reelected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

NEW YORK.



BUFFALO, Apiil2. The national league OF
base ball delegates adjourned sine die at noon.
The business transacted was the appointing staff
of umpires, accepting the resignation Of the Lou
isville club, and DENYING the request of the Har-
ward College club to allow them to play with the
Bestons.
Anderson.
NEW YORK. April 2. Anderson took his posi-
ton at the New Orleans Custom House. as Collec-
tor, yesterday.
Fatal Matters.
Postmaster James of this city, 10 advised from
Washington that the mmittee on post office OF
the House, decided to recommend . retention of
the section of the general postal law, which has
been strenuously fought against by number Of
Boston publishers. 1t provides for prepay ment by
stamps, Of all the newspapers except weeklies.
Failure.
The schedule of the assignment of Julius Simon
and Sieymund Stiegletz. furnishing goods at 81
Walker street, was filed to- day, with liabilities OF
Sll5.l63; nominal assets, $7l ,S24; real assets,
S45, IA.
Arrested.
AUBURN. April 2. Congressman X. II. Duell
Of Cortl sndt N. T., Was recently arrested by the
United States Marshal MacDougall of this city,
and taken before . United States Court, on the
charge Of defrsuding widow of $500 pension
money. He was released On bail, to appear at q
future time. Duell claims that be can produce a
receipt for the money. The case has not yet had
hearing.
SCHENECTADY, April 2. At the Charter election
to-day, the democratic city ticket was elected by
large majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

In spite of fapnels, coughs and colds will make
ants 8 vii. You can dispossess them with Hale
Houcy Of Horehonnd and Tar in less time than
it takes sheriff to execute witt. Sold by oil
druggists. $5s at IS SfSA
Pixies Toothachc Drops cure in minute.
spl2.t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

That man who picked up well-hlled pocket
book Monday, and looked around more than half
an hour for the owner, polite that he did not
even look into it, threw it into the river when he
did examine il.
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FINANCIAL MATTERS.
Gen. Butler Writes a Letter to the BOs-
ton Herald.

BosToN, April 2. Ben Butler addresses q let
ter to the Boston Herald, stating that he favors
the stopping of the funding of the public debt, in
order TO meet the expected deficit Of $40, 000, 900
in government revenues. and he is surprised at
New England and New York Congressman, who
by opposing this proposition apparently invite the
impost on of income tax,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03
SOUTH CAROLINA
Seizure.

COLUMBIA, April /. At Kerneysville, South
Carolina, recei tly, revenue agent Brooks seized
in the railroad depot six suspicious looking flour
barrels containing two boxes of tobacco without
stamps. 1he perpetrators were discovered and
the factory lied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

The annual meeting Of the pew owners Of the
Winthrop street Universalist church was held on
Monday evening. A vote was passed approving
the action of The committee in extending a call to
Rev. G. w. Whitney, 10 become pastor of the
church. Voted to raise money for the purpose Of
defrsying the necessary expenses. and TO adopt
the envelope system. The old board of officers
we've re elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

An error of figure occurred in our item yes
teiday, on the Superior Court. 1t has charge Of
certain cases where the damages demanded do
not eScee $1,000, instead of $1,000, as stated in
The item Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

NEW 1OHk, "A pflI q Among tue Chief items
the liver and haibo bill, are the following:
Bath, Maine, Sl7 900
Penobscot River, II 600
Belfast Hsrbor. 10000
Richmond Isle, 5000
COcheco River, 400
Merlimsc River, 10000
Boston Harbor, $4,000
Plymouth, 1000
PTovincetown, 900
Taunton River, 1000
Providence River, (removing ROCKY $4,000
Little Narragansctt Bay, 10000
Connecticut River, below Hartford, $4,000
Stonngton Haibor, 10000
Thames River, 10000
N ilford Harbor, 10000
Housatonic River, 1000
Bridgeport Ilarbor, 10000
Norwalk River, 5000
Burlington, 402 900
He'll Gate, 100000
The latter appropriation will probably be re-
duced to $500, 900
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Marrirn.

In Clinton, Mar. 2s, ty Rev. S. l.. Hanscon,.
Charles NJ Gray to Miss Ida W., eldest daughter
OF Gen. +. Harris, both OF Augusta.
In Burnham Mar. 81, by same, David p Carr OF
Burnham, to Mrs. Maggie Horthway of Cleveland,
ohio.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
daily Kenuebee auurnal
PORTLAND.
Marine Disaster.

PORTLAND, April 2. Schooner Alligator, Cal
ais for New Bedford, leaking in upper works, put
in here Monday.
Killed.
Patrick Gllhouley was killed at Cumberl md
Mills, this afternoon. by derrick falling on him.
DefalcatIOn.
The collector of Raymond /. a defaulter for five
hundred dollars. His bondsmen will make il
good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

Boston and vicinity are becoming familiar
with SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGES for coughs
For sale by all Druggists.
Csswell 4 Co., corner Washington and Winter
SITS, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

the semi annual meeting Of the Centennial
Club for the transaction of business. will meet
ths Wednesday evening, with Miss Ada WEIGH
Members are reque sted to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

At meeting OF the trustees Of the Augusta
Savings Bank, it was voted that one b undred dol
lars be donated to the widow of the murdered
treasurer Of the Dexter Savings Bank, Mr.. Bar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

We NAV look out know for April showers and
those beautiful things that that always follow
the "howers of May
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Meeting this "wednesday evening at the
Christian church on Northern Avenue. Preaching
by Ed. Stackpoe. Meetings will continue every
evening this week at IL clock
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SCHENECTADY, April 2. At the Charter electio
to-day, the democratic city ticket was elected BY
large majority.
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MACIilAS.
Fire.

MAcHIAs, April 2. John Gillispie's house at
Whtneyville was burned Monday night. Loss
on house and furniture 81 800; insured 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

Miss Maxwell the fashionable milner has
been at the metropolis examining the spring styles
ia her line, preparatory to a grand opening, soon
o come off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03
KENTUCKY.
The Late Murder.

LOUISVILLE, April 2. There new devel-
opm ents IN the "Wet Woods arson and murder.
Numerous arrests have been made, but the idenii-
ty Of the murderers has not been established.
The Turf.
Col. Clark, President of the Louisville Jockey
Club, has perfected arrangements by which Ten
Brock and Mollie Mccarthy will run mile heats
in Louisville, July 4th, for the sum of $4,000.
Walking Match.
In the 1000 mile walking match between Fisher
Of Canada and Sidnam of Chicago. at 10 o'clock
tonight Fisher completed his Tooth mile in min
utes and 70 seconds. Sdnsm has walked 6S6
miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

The wind of the last few days have dried up the
mud in the streets 10 Considerable extent, and
the travelling is much improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03
Aocal anu State NsWs.

The Lewiston Journal thinks that the eight
weeks Of vacation which the schools there are to
have is "rather too much of a good thing
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BODY Found.

LAWRENCE, April 2. The body of Sames whe-
Ian, hostler, missing since March 7, was found
this evening floating in the river, badly decom
posed. bottle partly filled with whiskey was
found in pocket OF his coat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

Anothes flock Of wild geese flew over the city
yesterday morning. They are gathering fast in
their northern land,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

One month now with an "r" in il, aud then the
well appreciated oyster stew will have to be dis
pensed with.
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Report of Supervisor of schools.

George +. Weeks, Esq, Supervisor Of the
schools in Augusta, outside of the village district,
has issued his annual report, an abstract Of which
we will present to our readers.
Amount appropr; ated for support Ct
schools, by the city, $3.50 w
Amount received from Savings Bank
tax, and interest on the Permanent
School Fund, 1902 SO
Amount received from the NJ II tax, 1881 80
the Village District, 1882 81
$22,9l3 Ia
Total amt of school money undrawn
9Th March, 1877. was 1854 "a
Sundry credits of cash received by
Treasurer from Directors of Village
District, District Agents. and for
interest on taxes, &C., 40 rs
Making total amount OF credits to Dis ---
trcts S2S,5OS 81
There were in April, 1877, 1882 scholars in the
city, ,225 in the Village District. 1867 in the
districts under the supervision of the Supervisor.
Amount apportioned to schools IN year 1871,
was SIC, 050.32 OF which So, las was apportoned
to the Village District aud Si,905.32 to the other
districts appbrtioned at rate Of S4.20 per scbolar
The sum raised by the city, So. 90. together
with amount received from the State, amounted to
Sl0,050.32, out Of which Si65.92 was retained and
allowed to small dist lets.
The following tables show the number Of dis
trict, name of teacher, length of school, and aver
age attendance of scholars.
SUMNER AND FALL TERMs-lS71.
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Lost |!

GOsSOMER RUBBER COAT, between the
a Insane Hospital and Mrs.. VIM. Brooks, on
Arsenal street. Whoever finds the same and will
return 1t to the Hospital shall be rewarded.
II. W. HARLOW.
Augusta, Mar. q. mar3o.t3t
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English Agents Buying Horses.

New YORK, April q 1t is reported from Chi
cago that English agents throughout the West are
buying two thousand horses, ostepsibly for street
cars in Scotland and Eng laud, but judging by the
character of the animals they select, they are in
tended rather for active movements than for draft
purposes. They have bought five hundred at Chi
CAgO,
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Heather Indications Tor To-day.

For New England and the Middle States
clear or partly cloudy weather. light Northwestern
ly winds becoming variable, stationary temper
ature aud stationary or higher pressure. L
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-03

The Juvenile Temperance Club hold meeting
al their hall this evening, and full attendance is
de ired There nov fifty members in
this club, and the young people who belong take
great deal Of interest in their work. An organ
ization of the same nature exists in Waterville
which is well established, and the boys of our city
do not mean TO be outdone in the amount of good
work that they shall do.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE,
Al1emnled Snicide.

PORTSMOUTH, April 2 Jere Gunnison of Kit.
terry Point, cut his throat and also severed an ar
terry in his arm Sunday, INJECTING injuries which
will probably prove fatal.
Fire.
The house Of John Goodwin at Eliot, was par
italy destroyed by fire last night. Loss about
300 insured.
Reduction.
DOVER April 2. The Cocheco Manufacturing
Co. notified their help to-day, that "cut-down
ranging from 10 to Is per cent. would take effect
April Is,
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Financial.

CHIcAeo. April 2. The subscriptions to-day |
the Chicago sub-tr asury for per cent. bond
were 1923 900.
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The Kennebec Association for the Protection
oil Fish and Game" will meet At the Aldermen's
rooms, Granite Hall, Thursday evening, April 4,
at 100 o'clock. DR.. G w. Martin will explain
the objects of the Association, and what expects
to accomplish. Bylaws will be adopted and other
matters Of interest are to come before meeting.
\ full attendance of the members and all interest
ed in sporting matters is desired.
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BosToN, April 2. A resolve to amend the &C
stitutOn in favor of woman suffrage, was refus
a third reading in the State Senate this afternoe
10 to l6.
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The mixed tram from the west, yesterday lore
noon, met with an accident when between Rch's
zee houses and Hsllowel The crank axle of the
eagine broke, disabling the locomotive, which,
however, was driven by its own power to the ma
chine shops in this city, for repairs The engine
Of the accommodation train was sent for, and the
mixed train arrived here an hour late.
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Another rehearsal Of the IL ilIta,y drama to be
presented by Seth Williams Post in aid of the
soldiers monument, will take place at Granite
Hall this evening. The drama is to be played on
Wednesday and Thursday evening. of next week,
and the entertainment will conclude with dance
Thursday + asst Day. evening.
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$3.50 90
l.462 SO
1881 80
1852 81
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THE RIVER n HARBOR BILL.
A List Showing Some Of the Chief Items
Therein.

NEW YORK, April 2. Among the chief items in
the liver aud halbo bill, are the following: