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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

A concert Of unusually high charac ter is to be
given at Granite Han, on Friday evening of this
week, by the justly celebrated Germsnia Band, Of
Boston, the Orchestra consisting Of eight pieces.
This eminent company Of musicians, whose repu-
taton is weild wide, will on that evening give
grand instrumental concert, to be followed hy
dance, the net proceed, Of the combined enter
tainment to be devoted to the funds Of the Au-
gusta Soldiers Monument Association. Among
the committee of arrangements for the entertain
ment are Mayor Nash, Col. J. Manchester Haynes,
Pierce, Fri Wills, Esq Joseph A. IIomsn
Esq, c. u. Morton and c. X. Partridge This
will be first class affair in every respect Mr..
r. ". IIsnes of Skowhegsn, was in the city yes
terday, for the purpose Of making arrangements
for the appearance Of the Germania Band here.
The Maine Deaf Mute Mission has recently
been organized in this State. Its design is to
promote the temporal and spiritual welfare of the
five hundred deaf mutes belonging in Maine
There are those who would like to attend divine
service conducted in their language. They have
not enjoyed these privileges since leaving the deaf
and dumb schools they are generally poor and
have to depend largely upon the benevolent for
aid Indeed, they appeal to churches and chris
tians for aid in their present undertaking. The
Mission has secured R'v. Samuel Rowe of Mas
sachusetts, formerly of New Gloucester, who VIII
do Missionary work for these unfortunates, and is
expected TO preach in Belfast, Bangor, Augusta,
Lewiston, Ssco, and other places III Maine. The
funds raised to be applied solely to the tiav-
cling expenses and compensation of the Sta'e
Missionary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
Doings OF the city Council.

The regular meeting of the city council was
held on Saturday. No blu siness of importance
was transacted. The Mayor was authorized to
draw his warrant in favor of Z. W, Whtehouse
for $3.50, for reimbursement of money paid on
land taxed. The City Treasurer reported the to-
tai cash receipts foi the current year. Sal 1857
total cash disbursements for current year, Sl39,-
9S0.07; balance cash in teasuiy, Feb. %, 1873,
81 1885.
The board of Aldermcn will meet at O'Clock,
Thursday forenoon for the purpose of revising the
Jury lists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
EKmON L.
Railroad Matters,

ST. ALBANs, March 4. An important order in
the Vermont Central aud Vermont < Cauada K
II. litigation, was filed by Chancellor Boyce to-
day, di,m isslng the motion !or the appointment of
a receiver ana ether inteilocutoly and provisional
rehct, by il junction or otherwise. The Chancel-
Tor said that the Interests OF all parties Will be best
suhseiyed by al owing the management and con
lrol of The reads and property now In the posses
lion Of and under control of the Central Vermont
II. II Co, under the ord, and direction of the
Court of Chancery, to be and remain under their
control and management, pending the litigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
North vassaibOrO' Locals.

Nassaboro Wooden Mills took their semi
annual account of stock the first of March. We
trust they will make good showing on the right
side of the ledger.-Messrs. Ilosford and IIaines
are expected at the mills thi, week Mr.. Hollis
Bragg died very suddenly at his home last Thurs
day. In his death the community loses good
citizen. and the Methodist church one of her best
and consistent members.-Mr. Arthur Lincoln of
Boston, arrived at his fathers house last week
ute sick. Ii is feared his sickness will end in
consumption. Charles Reynolds, who at
tie nds school at Kents Hill with a view Of enter
ing the ministry, is here for a few days during
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
Silver Question.

WASHINGTON, March T. James English, many
years foreman OF government priluIg, died
Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
COR IA VI.
Municipal Matters.

GoRHAM, March f. AT the town mcctug to-
day. it was voted unanimously and with great En-
thusiasm to raise fifteen thousand dollar. in ala of
the Normal School to be located here.
Great credit Is due to Hon. Frederick Robe,
for his efforts in behalf Of this school, not ory in
the Legislature but in hi own town; for to hl> ill.,
tuence more than to any other, is due the location
OF the school here, aud the cutne unanimity of
the town IN accepting the condition, TO secure the
sane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
Disasters TO Maine Vessels.

The schooner L. K l.. Cordery, from RcLmond
to Providence, coal loaded, was run into about
midnight, Saturday, by bark bound out, which
kept on without rendering assistance The
schooner soon suuk The crew we.e all sayei
landed at Cape Island, and housed at number forty
life saving station
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
THE RESUMPTION ACT.
Some of the Committee Favor the Re-
peal Of the Date Clause.

NEW YORK, March 4. 1t is ascertaned that
some members of the senate committee, who are
opposed to repeating the entire resumption act,
will favor the repeal of the date clause. Thi. in
effect would be a postponement of the date Of re-
sumption, without the destruction of the machn-
cry placed IN the secretary Of the treasulys hands
to prepare for resumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
ESSEE.
Lynched.

NASHVILLE March 4. The Americans special
says that inslow Anderson, who attempted to
outrage little gill near Clarksville, was iynched
Friday night. A large body of armed men sur
rounded the jail. forced the jailor to give up the
keys, and took Anderson out His body was found
late Saturday morning mile from the town,
hung to tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
Mt. Vernon Locals.

Chales Rundette, one of the good substantial
citizens, died on the 25th ult, after a weeks i'll
ness, aged 6S years. His father, David Rundette,
came into Mt. Vernon from Cornish, Me-, near
sixty years since, with large family, all but two
of which have passed away and they are more
than so years old. Charles remained upon the
old farm and was prosperous, wel-to-do farmer,
a consistent member of the Baptist church. and
every way a man above reproach. He leaves
o wife, con and daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
LOUISIANA.
The Anderson Case.

WASHINGTON, March 4. Judge Marks. mem
Der Of the republican ELECTORAL college of Louis
lana who has been here several weeks, in the in
terest OF the returning board, has lett for New
Orleans 1t is known the Louisiana senate will
adjourn Thursday, therefore unless Governor
Nichols shall take steps As to the pardon of An
detson before that time, the sentence NAV go into
If sct . 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
FOREIGN.
England.

LONDON, March 4. The Paris correspondent
Of tue Times elegraphs Lord Lyons, British am
bassador here, will 20 to London, Tuesday, pre-
sumably to confer OF advise with the government
about his course at conference.
Suspension.
Lara Marcas & Co., merchants of London and
Havana have suspended; liabilities heavy.
Death.
The Evening Standard in its fourth edition
prints Constantin ople despatch saying "Prince
fcherkesski, to whom was entrusted the admins
trstye organization Of Bulgaria, has died at San
Stefauo"
France.
PARIS, March 4. The general supplementary
elections held yesterday for deputies resulted in
the return Of ten republicans and four conservs-
ttyCs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

The breezy moalh Of Mach opens with almost
an entire absence Of evening stars Jupiter, which
was 40 conspicuous all through the carly winter,
vanished before the close OF the year, was in con-
junction with the sun on January 5th, and is now
reappeaiing as morning star low down in the
southeast, in the constellation of the Archer
Venus fingered in the lap Of February, but has
also disappeared. She was in conjunction with
the sun on February 2lst, and will soon be a
morning star in Aqua,us, attaining her greatest
blliancy about the 2Sth and ooh instant Sat
urn viii also be in conjunction with the sun on the
18th, and Mercury on the 2lst and both are con-
scqucntly invisible. Mars is still an evening yisi-
tsn,, but the fuddy god fast retreatlng, and al!
though so glorious an object in September, is now
no brighter than.a second class star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

For New England and the Middle States,
rising barometer, colder north westerly Winds.
diminishing in force and backing to westerly, or
warmer southerly, and generally clear weather,
followed in the latter by falling barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Fatal Accident.

BosToN, March f. At Somervie, this fore
noon, man and woman, supposed to he Nh.
aud Mrs. Wheeler of that town, while walking on
the Lowell Rail oad, near Bridge street, were
struck 10y the train. Tue man wa, killed, and the
woman dangt rously injured.
Iator.-lnvestgaton of the catastrophe on
the Lowell lailI cad at East Camtri igc to dav,
which resulted in the death OF Jo,iah Wheeiei
and bis wife, Kate Wheeler (woman died shorty
after being taken to the ho,pigaD shows 1t was I'M
doubttdly deliberate act of suicide on their part.
Accident.
a serious accident occurred on the New York
and New England abroad, Saturday evening, at
the Hyde Park station, Mass, caused by making a
"hl lug switch Several person, were injured,
two or three quite seriously.
Suicide.
Isaac Iannenblum sixteen years of age, com.
united suicide by hanging in the buck room OF A.
j. heaton's store, No. 230l Washington street,
where he WAS employed. His dead body was
found suspended there when the store wa, opened
this morning.
DR.. F. NJ. Blodget, well known practitioner,
residing on Columbus avenue, was arraigned in
municipal court TO day, charged with procuring
an abortion on Miss Eva GRAY, and held IN TWEEN
ty thousand dollars. The vcl i'm is in very pre-
carious condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

EVENING REPORT.
New York, March 4.
Money loaned az 4Isa5 on call and closed at pe
cent.
Sterling quiet at is3A4 asst Tor 60 days, 1857
for demand.
Gold opened at l0las aud clio sed at l0t..
Carrying rates 2 a5 per cent. Borrowing rates
3a9--.
CleaTings, 81 900 900. Custom receipts s4ts 900.
Treasury disbursed soJ3,O0O interest, $500 for
bonds,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

Issued to citizens of Me-, for the week ending
Mar. |, 1873. Furnished for the journal from
the Office OF j. Nice Perkins x CO.. Counsclors
at Law in Patent Cases and Solicitors for Patents,
Designs, Trade Marks and Labels attend to bust
ness before all the Departments of the Gove n
ment; 5l3 Seventh Street, Washington ID. c.
Refer to the Postmaster OF Washing ton and to the
Commissioner of Patents. Drawings and Specif-
cations Of Patents, % cts. Copies of Patents 10
show the general state of the art in any class, So
Correspondence solicited.
2O00i9. Wsgon-lIubs. Moses D. Colder
Lewiston. + lied Nov. II, 1877.
200 306. Reciprocating Churns John L. Trick
Humsnsvile. Filed Nov. 10, 1877.
2O0,l7i Bearers for Han ness Collars and Hreech-
ing. Joseph n. Coffin. Bddeiord, assignor to him
self and George W. Bond, same place. Filed Jan.
70 1873.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

Reflect that in every cemetery | 2 of the silent
tenants are the victims of neglected coughs and
colds and il YOU are thus afflicted, avoid their
fate by resorting at once to Hale's Honey Of H0re
hound and Tar an immediate, agreeable, aud GER
tain means of cure. Sold by all Druggists
Pixies Toohache Drops cure in minute.
mari t&wlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

Alta social gathering a few days ago in this
State this pleasing ntiment was given toast :;
In ascending the hill Of prosperity may we never
meet "A friend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
EASTHORT.
III amer Running,

EAsTPoRr, Mach 4. The steamer Il, lie Brown
has commenced her trips Ter the season, come Ct
ing with the International line FIR st. AndIews,
y. b., Calais, &C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
Nntal ann State Mems.

Scarlet fever and Group are prevailing quite
extensively in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
Al Bt I'm.

Auburn tward not heard from gives Smith,
rep, 3fi; Turner, g'ecEback, AS; Dinghy, cti-
zens, 1913; Harlow, dem, -. No choice The
republicans cary wards 3 aud 4 no choice in 2
and ).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
LEW ISIO

LEWISTON, March 4. The vote stands as fol-
lows: j. b. Ham, rep. 1882; J. 5. Lyfoid, dem
ll79; l. II. Spunty, greentack, 1913. No choice
The democrats have five aldermen, republicans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
Killed
ADA.
Failure.

has assigned. Liabilities, 100000; assets, not
large.
MONTREAL, March t. II. 4 ii. Merrill, retail
dry goods dealers, baye failed. Liabilities, $780,
600; assets, nom inally as much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

Mr.. Estes, the Ievi,alist, who is holding a very
interesting and successful sores of meetings at
the Friends meeting house in Albion, spent the
last Sabbath at Unity, and preached day and even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

The March term of the Supreme Judicial Court
will begin its session in this city, this forenoon,
Judge Danfolth presiding. As usual, our sc-
complshed reporter at the court house will fur
nsh daily reports Of proceedings, for the benefit
of our readers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
NEW ltbish.
Marine Disaster.

NEW YORK, March 4. The schooner John f.
Hunt. from Post Jefferson for Boston, broke her
FOL, mast head, off Hat island, to day, and le-
turned the City island for repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

At the town election in Manchester held yes
terday. the iollowin Ulcers elected for the
ensuing municipal year:
Moderator, sullivan kilhreth; Clerk. &. s.
Kilbreth; lst Selectman |. y. Wadworth %
Selectman, Albert Knowles; 81 Seectmau, q. 5.
Pope.
The Temperance Convention of the Reform
Clubs Of Maine will he held in this city, on
Wednesday and Thursday of this week |, prom
ises to he occasion Of great interest. Those of
our citizens who will furnish entertainment dun
ing the convention should hand in their names to
the Reform Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
Nominations.

II i understood that Secretary Sherman has de-
cided that the silver coin certificates shall only be
payable al the place of issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
NOVA SCOTIA.
Heavy Storm.

HALIFAX. March 1. After heavy rain storm
of Is hours, the wind increased to a furious gale
1t is feared that much damage has been done to
the mills and bridges 10 tue county by the ex-
IRENE rain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

For the Ia lies only: The short dress for the
street is an acconrll,hed fact. This costume
consists throughout OF features that are greatly ia
favor at present the cutaway jacket, the vest, the
scarf and plated kilt skirt with yoke Economi-
cal ladies afe taking their old dresses, and by
adding deep kilt flouncc around the bottom,
make them lock like the new kilt suits, so popu-
lar at presen'. Ivory aud felt gray the new
shades for dress goods, ribbons and hats for the
coming season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
Roc al.

RocKLAND, March 1. At the city election to-
day there was no choice Of mayor, on account of
diversion Of votes, crea ed by the new green
back party, and by the nomination of a citizens
candidate in ward I, in favor of the separation Of
that ward from the city. The vote is as follows
{. &. Maffit, rep, j62 Geo Gregory, dem. 4i9
Hanson Gregory, Jr gieenback, 1874 jeremiah
Tolmsn, ward I, ctiz,ns, 1919. The republicans
elect four aldermen and Line ceuncilmen, and the
democrats alderman and siv counci men, while
in wards and there is no ell ction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

DR.. Twitchell. wi h select company from
Fairfield, will present pleasing entertainment,
this evening, at the amusement hall of the Insane
IIospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

The Governor and Executive Council will be-
gin quarterly session at the State House. this
forenoon, at ten o'clock. Two or three pardon
cases will be heard but the business will be most
" routine in its character.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
Ward Two Caucus.

The republicans of Ward will meet in eau
ems, at the court house Friday evening, Feb.
., at 7.30 o'clock, for the nomination of Ward
officers. PER ORDER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

When every sau becomes his own dollar max
er, by the free coinage act, fist class rock maple
chips W III command premium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
NEW JERSEY.
Legislative.

TRENTON, March 4. The legislative invesliga-
ting committee report that the charges made
against Secy Of State kelsy, in his capacity as
Commissioner OF Insurance, are unfounded and
malicious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

The republican caucus for the nomination of
candidate for the office of Mayor, will be held at
Granite Hall. Thursday evening at IL o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
THE NEW DOLLAR.
Beginning to Manufacture Silver Dollars

PHILADELPHIA, March 4. The superintendent
OF the Philadelphia mint says the melter and re-
finer was busy FRIDAY casting ngot, for new sill
yer dollars aud the conner will work up 10 HIM as
closely : possible with rolling and cutting. The
engraver will do his part rapidly as possible,
and soon everything will be in tall blast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
DteD

months.
in ballowcI Mar. /, Mr.. Joseph II. Chamber
la tn aseL - years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

A new thing at J Nj. Sanborns, l6l Water st
Augusta Natural Leaf Black Japan Tea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
ELI.SWORTII.

ELLSWORTH, March 4. Joseph T. Glau, rep,
is elected mayor by five maj 1rty, over Abraham
Lord democrat. Tue repub leans carry four out
of five wards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

sales at the brokers' Board. !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

All the stock of the Augusta Branch is to be
closed oul before the 10Th inst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
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Municipal Elections.


Bath, March 4. stormy day. The election
is very quiet. John G. Richardson, republican,
is elected mayor by 2i7 majority The aldermen
and couucilmen are republican
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REPUBLICAN VICTORY NsAC0.

LSpd&ial Despatch 10 Daily kennebec Jouinall
sAco, March 4. Clark, republican, for Mayor,
has five hundred and ffty-'hree votes, Lord dem
oc,at, five hundred twenty one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

The Supervisor Of schools Charles 5. Pope re-
ports that While some Of the schools have failed TO
reach so high a Standard could be desired, a.
whole they have been attended with success. la
one school of p scholars, the average abundance
is only Is The co-opeia ion of parents with
teachers, viii biag about different results The
Supervisor Is opposed to that part OF the district
system which makes 1t the duty of the agent TO
engage the teacher. BY placing the power of en-
ployng tt achers an the hands Of a experimenting
School Committee many existing evils would be
remedied. Following are the names Of the Il aCh
ers for the last year; Dit. No. l. +. l.. lIewins.
agent; spring and fan term, Miss LIZZIE NJ. Dol
LOTT, teacher; winter term, &. W. Tozicr. teacher.
Dist. No. ,, |. w Hawkes., agent; summer term,
Mi 5 Rena b. Dorman OF Harrison winter term,
Miss Nellie Rogers, teacher. Dist. No. 3. l.. NJ.
Pinksam, agent; summer, Miss Bertha NJ. lIoyt;
winter James \. Cannon of Farmngdae. Dist
No 4.Joseph Emery, agent; summer, Miss Au-
gu,ta Fairbanks of West Gardiner; winter Miss
EVE Wadswolth. Dist. No. ), j. l.. Merrill.
agent; summer. Miss Fannie +. Fogg; winter,
Miss Helena +. Prescott. Dist No. s, Albert
Knowles, agent; spring, Miss Ida A. Porter OF
Mt Vernon; fall, Miss Mare Sanhorn of Mon
roe; winter F. f. Briggs of Winthrop. Dist.
No I, NJ. 5. Fified, agent; Miss Lizzie NJ Pack
ard OF Augusta, teacher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

Manchester Town Ans!rs.
We have received the annual report Of the town
officers Of Manchester. from which We COM lie the
fllowng fgues giving a general statement Of
the finances
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-05

Ask your grocer for the improved Chinese
Soap.