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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
THE LOSS OF THE WEE
TROPOLIS.
Over One Hundred and Fifty
Lives Lost.
TERRIBLE SCENE AT THE WRECK.
DEAD BODIES STHEWN ON
THE BEACH.
A FQll Account Of The Disaster.
GREAT EXCITEMENT AT THE CON.
TRACTORS OFFICE, IN PHIL.
ADELPHIA.

WASHINGTON, February |. The signal station
at the wreck of the Metropolis reports as follows
Steamer Metropolis, at 8 P. NJ, on the Both,
started heavy leak in the rudder case. Finding
she couldn't gain on the leak with the pumps con,
cluded to tighten by throwing coal and bear
ing away for Hampton Roads. At midE light the
circulating pump gave out.
At three A. NJ, heavy sea boarded the vessel,
carrying away smoke stack boats doors, forward
saloon, and letting in a large quantity of water
below. The ship became completely unmanages-
bic, and finding nothing could be done they at
tempted to reach the beach to save what lives
could be.
AT 6 she made for the beach, and fires were put
out, the engine stopped, and the Captain set all
head sails to drive ner on the beach The surf
very violent. Word was passed for all hands
to prepare themselves with live preservers.
AT 6.45 the ship struck the beach, and at Il A,
NJ. man on horseback made his appearance on
the beach, waving his hat and promising assist
ance.
AT 1890 NJ, the life-saving service made its APP
pearsnce, but came poorly provided to save life.
All the assistance they could render was to get the
people off the surf as they came ashore. Had
they come to the scene during the forenoon, near
" every one could have been saved.
At 5 p NJ, the steamer broke up completely
throwing all iuto the sea. The captain has not
been seen on shore.
The Metropolis was wooden, $40 tons, built in
1874 and the timber. are believed to be staunch
with double engine and brig rugged.
NEW YORK, February l. The signal station at
the wreck OF the Metropolis reports at A. NJ.
The state of affairs this forenoon is terrible Dead
bodies are lying along the beach for two miles.
They are all being laid in proper place, back
from the beach, and the living arc being cared
for About one third OF those found are deed
The two saloon women are known to be dead
with their husbands. Eight out of fourteen fore.
men are known to be dead. The men saved are
destitute of clothing
PHILADELPHIA, February l. A private des
patch to A. X. Collins says there were 2l0 mer
on board the Metropolis, aud only fifty -four were
saved.
Apother Philadelphia despatch SAYS The new:
of the wrecked steamer Metropoli. caused the
most intense excitement here tins morning. The
office OF the contractors, Collins Bros, has been
besieged by relatives OF many of those on board
| since early morning. The scenes witnessed ar
agoniZng in the eXtrena, women and children
wringing their hands and weeping for husbands
and fathers Special policemen are on duty t.
keep the crowd under control. 1t is now believed
the steamer was unseaworhy and overloaded.
| The insurance on t he Metropolis was S2l 900
| in the Delaware Marine and Fire Ius. Co, ant
the same amount in the Insurance Co. of Nortl
Americs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
To the Committee on Legal Affairs,

AUGUSTA, Feb. LIST, 1873
Understanding that YOU have the game law un-
der consideration, we, as practical sportsmen, re-
specially pray you to report a practical law on
what we call "brush shooting" In this class OF
shooting there are, in this State, but two species
OF birds, namely, partridge and woodcock. They
both feed on the sane ground in the month of
September, and to say that We may shoot one aud
sot the other, is simply mpractcsble The sea-
son for shooting these birds in Maine, all sports
men will agree, is from Sept. LIST until Dec 10Th
Partrldges in Maine, as a rule, me full grown
Sept lst, as are also woodcock. Woodcock mi
CRATE soon as the ground freezes but partridges
ieuain with US, and to ALLOW them to be shot ai-
ter snow has covered the ground, las it is almost
TO he Dec. ljth) is simply inviting every one
to murder the poor birds at time when they are
obliged to resort to the trees nights and mornings
for buds TO subsi.t on.
If a good, wholesome, practical law is passed,
VT. propose 10 organize a society in Augusta for
the e forcement OF the law in kenuebec county,
but if law is passed discriminating between part
ridges and woodcock, we fear we shall become
law breakers against our Wills instead of keep
ing Others from breaking it.
Gentlemen of the Committee, as it is imrracti-
cable Tor us to appear before you, we hope and
pray that you will give this subject serious consd
Grafton. The scarcity OF partridge in some por-
tions Of our State is not due TO shooting fiom
Sept LIST to Dec 10th, but is owing to the practice
of sharing aud shooting while budding. But a
few of US sign this, as we have not time to see
many, but there is no sportsman in Augusta, OF
any one who understands the subject, that would
refuse to sign IT..
Yours respectfully,
DR.. G. W. Martin, DIR. l.. J. Croker, A. NJ
True, j. l.. Colcord, f. Haskell, III. S. Haskell
A j. Pierce {. c. Wlloughby, A. w. Thsyer
p. o. ickery, R. b. johnson, +. F. Pitts, A. L.
Brown, Geo. A. Lougee, l.. A. Moore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
A MOST VIOLENT STORM:
Heaviest known for Years.
RAILROAD TRAINS GREATLY DE-
BAYED.
The Heaviest Fall of Snow of the
Season.
Serious Railroad Accident
AT Revere.
An Engineer Fatally Injured and Other
Persons Considerable Hurt.
THE ENTIRE TRAIN THROWN FROM TILE
TRACK.

Boston, February l. The heaviest northeas
snow storm for years, accompanied with a high
wind, began at four O'Clock yesterday afternoon
and still continues. over foot of snow hs wing
fallen. The streets are obstructed by drifts Of
snow six to ten feet high, and horse car travel i,
suspended, while trans on steam railroads are be-
hind time.
The storm is general throughout New England.
Reports from vario Is parts give the amount Of
snow fall from one TO two feet.
a Pitt,fed despatch says three or four passen-
ger trains on the Boston 4 Albany railroad are
stuck in the drifts at Washington, some for hour,
behind time.
The trains on the Housatonic road could moi
reach Pittsheld owing to huge drift
a Buffalo, New York, despatch says all stock
trains are abandoned roads going east, to-day
account of the STERN.
Later.-The snow storm which began here yes
e day evening, is the severest since 1867, and has
caused almost entire suspension of business.
Travel UPON the various lines of street cars is
not resumed, aud trains on railroads are greatly
delayed.
About eighteen inches have fallen and it is still
showing at $50. The storm seems TO have been
the severest along the line of the Eastern Rail
road between here and Newbury port, and no tran
came through until one o'clock, owing TO block
ade at Revere this morning caused by train be-
ing thrown from the track IN attempting to force
through large drt'.
The tam consisted OF two engines, five cars
and heavy snow pillow in front. At Floyd's
bridge in Revere, drift was struck, throwing the
engine from the track. The second engine and
eve ry car were also thrown off.
VIM. Mead Of the forward engine had his head
cut open, leg broke, aud ribs crushed in. He is
fatally injured. Brakeman Larrabec was danger.
ously injured and conductor Converse received a
severe cut on the head.
The track was torn up for quite a distance.
There we're one hundred passengers on the train,
but none we've injured. One engine lies on one
side Of the track, aud the other with tie cars on
the other side.
NEwBURYPoRT, FEBRUARY /. The storm last
night was the worst for years. The high wind
drifted the snow badly. The trains were on time
from Portland
The first tlan on the Boston & Maine from
Boston arrived at three O'Clock this afte rnoon.
None of the Eastern railroad tiains have arrived.
No damage is reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, February /, 1875.
FLOUR-ENra spring 4 5Oa5.75; western goo;
southern 20.
WHEAT MOL spriug 10Jk; No. l04al: gilt
edge lO4' February, lO4 sac -; March, O5-a;
April, O,--ao.--; No. B. r.H9i4 rejected SIX.
CORN Sales 3ga30,s ga ia. February 39&a
60; March Sy1s a00; rejected 20.
OATS Cash Z5a; February 2jAa23A.i March
24h 40.
ltYE-5a-.
BARI EN-l}-.
DRESSED HOGS be- { 21a4.2zA.
FORK-Casn 10 to sal0.T5-; February 10 Ga
1905 Ma en- lO.o45a April lGlO.
LAHD-Cash $50 alb. February 7.22Aa7.25;
March 74r--t7t T. April OG0.
BULK MRATS Shoulders 3z6aA; SHORTY rib
sides > e 90; short cls.r rib ssaO-; clear sides
G1.l634
WhlSkEY-.di.
FRElGHrs-Curn to Bullalo 31 cents; wheat
do cents
RECEtP CS-Fl9ur : 900: wheat 60 600; corn3s,
900; oats - 0 %; rye . o; barley II L0O.
SHIN ENTS-Fiour 1900; wheat lis GOO; corn
500; Utt~ 5000, rye 0,S9O; barley ,003.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
CRErON INSTRUCTION.
The Greeks in that Province to b Pro-
tected.

LONDON, February l. A despatch om Ath-
ems says that the Creton insurgents have decsl-
ed that the island is annexed to Greece.
Another despa ch says In the chamber Of depu
ties yesterday, Commoundouras, the Greek
PREMIER Indicated that his &C ion would be the
armed occupation of Thess,ly and Epirus, aud
the port Macedonia, ia order to protect the
Greeks of those provinces from the outrages OF
Turks driven into them by the Russian advance.
This was cons dered tantamount to declara-
ton of war, aud there is great deal of shouting
in the streets.
The coast, however, is undefended, and the cap
tia almost denuded of troops. The arsenal is to
be removed from PUrds to Salagis, and there are
thoughts OF removing the seat OF government to
Cbalcis.
Another dc spatch says the whole population
has been summoned to enroll them in the Nation
al Guards. Great enthusiasm for war prevails
1t is rumored that instruction has COM
menced in Epirus.
The instruction in Macedonia is reported to be
spreading.
An engagement between the Turks and insurg-
ents has been fought in Crete. The result is I'M
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
Disasters TO Maine Vessels.

The consul at Client reports the first of January
the John o. Baker, Capt Permel of Brunswick
Me-, stranded about twenty miles westward OF
Ostend, and the crew of sixteen men, and one
women, were saved aud forwarded to the care OF
United States at Antwerp.
Schooner Anna S. Murch of Ellsworth, drag
ged ashore at Tenants HaIbor during the late
gale, and knocked off about ten feet of her keel,
and chsfed bieges, broke rudder braces, &c. She
has been hauled off and towed to Ellsworth.
Another tornado ragged at c: anberry Isles night
OF 23d, with heavy fall of snow. Tue schooner
Relief, Capt Holmes, driven ashore, Dat will
be got of with little damage.
Schooner Parallel, of Cutler, bound east, was
driven ashore at Little Cranberry Isles, and is
badly damaged. She fills ev ~ tide. An effort
will be made by the Messrs. Hadlock to get her
of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
YOU would not consult the children in your pr.

you would not consult the children In your pri-
mary schools, but men in practical life who have
looked abroad and solved great questions,
1t is concede that intoxicating liquors are re-
garded and used as a medic ine-lhe public de-
mand liquor, and they will continue to demand
it until better substitute is found. The people
will have Intoxicating liquors as a medicine.
Their rights should be regarded. The Maine
liquor law itself is license law for medicinal
purposes. The prohbiory side of it is bistling
all over with penalties, while it has a submissive
side, allowing liquors to be sold as medicine. Now
how does the case stand, and how is this submis-
sive side Of the Maine law recognized in practice 7
There are 497 cities, towns and plantations in
the State, and until the recent change in the law
each was legally required to have liquor
agency. The following table shows the amount
aud cost of liquors furnished for several years
TO the agencies by the State Liquor Commits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
Tn. Fishing interest. at Ea.,port.

The importance Of the fishing interests to the
prosperity and well being of the people OF East
port can scarcely be oyer-estimated. la regard
to the herring fishery there, gentleman informs
us that this variety Of fish has been very p.cnti
full of late. You cannot put down net At
any place off the town, but 1t will be filed in a
very short time. Such a supply has perhaps
never before been known. The ptlccs range
from 10 to 20 cents per hundreds last fall the
prices were from 40 TO 80 cents per bundled. The
firm of Milliken & Sons, OF Ea-tport loaded "a
schooner along side OF theIr wharf with 600 000
frozen herring 10 one day--these going to the
western market. Had it not been for the mild,
soft weather, over 500, 900 would have charged
hands before this time, IN the herring business
alone.
The "sardine" manufactures of Easport ave
of similar importance. There are at present four
establishment, in that town for the manufacturing
of sar6Ines, employing over two hundred and fifty
men, women and children. The market for these
sardines is principally in New York, and they are
pronounced by good judges as equal 10 those i'm
ported. These factories are Obliged to stop work
on account OF cold weather. Next spring they
will expand their business, as they have already
made large additions ia buildings aud other
works. But now comes word that Congress Is
about ready to take the dates of of foreign sar-
dimes. 1t this step is taken, 1t will ruin the whole
business in PASSPORT We trust our delegation 10
Congress will not fail to prevent this, if possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
MARINE DISASTER.
A Schooner Sinks ana All on Board are
Lost.

New YORK, February l. Schooner Ella Haynes
supposed to be from Proyi lence, with salt went
ashore on PLAN Island, in the sound early yester-
day morning, and before assistance could reach
her sunk with all on board.
Capt. Stephenson, of the schooner Chester, ar
rived here last night and said ''about 80 yes,er-
day morning, discovered at some distance to lee
ward a vessel SIGNALLING for assistance. The sea
ran high, and the gale was such to prevent any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
The "Mutusl Life"

This great insurance company comes before The
public again with fu II and clear statement of lis
affairs. Under the heads Of" Annuity, "lnsur
ance" and "Reyenue" accounts are gwen the
broad outlines OF the enormous business done by
the Mutual Life, and the balance sheet presents
the general detail, of assets and liabilities. ! he
credit side of the sheet foots up above So OOOOOo
largely consisting of first mortgages anu ''"vtru-
ment bonds. The surplus calculated by the New
York standard OF IL per cent interest, l. SlO,-
$50 5436 j. Out of this will be apportioned div
idend to each policy which shall be in force at us
anniversary IN 1873. AT time when all hle IL
surance COMPARES are tried as by fire it Is sub
iect Of cong aluaton that the Mutuf Life should
he able to explain lis condition so satisfactorily.
With its present beard of officers and trustee,
watching its business carefully, we may expect Is
future to be ss cieditable ito past to all con
cerned IN the management Of the Mutual Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON. February |.
House.

Baker Of Indiana, presented certain charges
against the doorkeeper recting that he has on
tue rolls sixty three names more than author zed
by law. The subject was enteriaine as a question
OF privilege, and invest gNticn is demanded.
Harmer presented petitions signed by over two
thousand working men residing in Philadelphia,
and engaged IN the manufacture of wofstsd dres
goods, coatngs, ingram carpeting, glue, paper,
&C, demonstrating agaiust any change in the tar
1T laws which would reduce the duties on foreign
goods, and which must have an injurious effect on
the Industry in which they were employed. Also
against the re imposition of the war tax on tea and
coffee. Referred.
The House then went into committee of the
whole-Yeates Of n. Z. il The chair-on the pri-
yate calendar.
After some time the committee rose and report
ed to the House sundry private bills, principally
pension bills, but no action was taken thereon.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02

possibility of my giving any aid. Soon after calm.
vessel Finding it impossible to reach her In CON
sequence Of the dangerous locality, was COM
PEELED TO bear away again. Suddenly q sea swept
over the poop deck of the Haynes, which she
westhered on her beams, and in few moments
she went to pieces and sunk"
Capt. Stephenson ruached this port with great
diihculty, aud considers his own escape miracu-
Ions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
MON MOUTH.
The Defaulter.

LEWISTON, February l. w G. Brown, treas
urer Of the Monmouth Home, says he shall be
prepared to settle with the town in full when the
accounts are made up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York, February ].
Money loaned a. las on call, and closed at per
cent.
4s4it for demand.
Gold opened at 1912 and closed at I02-.
Carrying rates, - 5a3 per cent. Borrowing rates
3a9-.
Clearings, Q 7l3 0O). Custom receipts, sl37 900
Treasury disbursed-s 500 interest, SOS 900 for
bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02

On Monday morning the Maine Poultry Asso-
citation will take possession of City Hall in Port
land, and begin to arrange it for their great moral
show On Tuesday tue birds will be received ami
put into place. Wednesday the judges will com
mence their labors, and it has been decided TO
award the premiums before the exhibition opens
on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
PENNSYLVANIA.
Destructive Fire.

PHILADELPHIA, February |, The loss by fire
last night to Ii. P. 4 w. 2. Smith, Commission
Merchants, is now placed at about 100000 in
sured for $4,000. The stock of George Camp
bell, manufacturer of woolens, who occupied the
second story, was totally destroyed. Loss, $50
600; insurance, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
HARRINGTON.
Fatal Accident.

FARMINGroN, February /. Thursday After-
noon Frank Gay of North Pennington, was
struck by falling tree, 10 the woods and injured
so that he died in three hours. lie was twenty
one wears old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Ksnnehef 5ournal.
PORTLAND.
Trains DELAYED.

PORTLAND, February /. The Eastern train
from Boston is not in, being delayed at Lynn.
The afternoon train on the Roche .ter road will be
late. A IL others on time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02

We would call attention to communication d.
rccted to the Committee on Legal Affairs in an
other column. The names appended to 1t Is
guaratee that they know what they are talking
about, and we hope the letter will receive a fay
orable consideration by the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02

Rev. Mr. Wade, pastor of the Christian Church
on Cushnoc heights, will preach to morrow fore
noon, at the usual hour, on the theme Eternal
Life-Whst is it I" Prayer meeting in the ever
ing at 80 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
BIDDEFtbRD.
Fire.

SAco, February l. The fine residence aud
stable off. ID. Hutchins at Biddeio were burn
ed Friday morning. The high gale and blind ing
snow storm rendered the work of the fremen very
difficult. Loss about $4,000; insured in the
Ph@nix $2l5O; Hanover, $3.50; Girard. Sl5oO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02

George A. Russell of Readfeld has been ar-
pointed Postal CLERK from Bangor to Boston, in
place of w. i. Crawford, who has been dropped
on account of injurigs received at seabrook last
summer. There could not have been more ex
ceent appointment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
ILLINOIS.


CHICAGO, February |. The whskey cases of
Roelle, Junker Il Co, and other disIlllery firms,
have been transferred to Judge Drummond',
court, and the trial of them will begin tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
W ATERNILLE.


WATERvILLE, February /. VIM. N. Fisher,
file cutter of this place. committed su icide to-day
by hanging. Cause unknown.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Damage bv the Storm.

FAR RoCKAwAY, February l. The storm has
caused very heavy sea which carried away many
bathing and summer houses along the beach. en-
failing considerable loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02

The new Augusta Band are to give grand IN
strumenta and vocal concert, in about two weeks.
This is an organization in which every man, We
man and child in Augusta are Interested, and
should support. We trust this concert VIII be
well patroniZed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
NEW JERSEY.
Railroad Accident.

JERsY CITY, February l. A special says an
engine Oh the Long 81 anch railroad was plunged
into washout last night, and John Bateroan was
killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States
colder partly cloudy weather, areas Of light snow
rer!herly Winds rising barometer,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02

The farmers say that it has been very long
time since the sleghng has been so good with
such little quantity of snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02

Rev. Mr.. Curtis will exchange tomorrow with
Rev. A. NJ. Knapp of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02

Rev. c. ii. Hayden OF Gardiner, will preach in
the Winthrop street Universalist church to-mor-
row morning. Conference meeting in the even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02

Many predict that February is to be the severest
month of the winter. Aud that will not have to
be very severe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02

The mercury dropped again into the vicinity of
zero, yesterday morning, and the air was very
cold and sharp.
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NEW YORK.
Snow Storm.

NEW YORK, February l. Snow here is sly
inches deep. AT Poughkeepsie q foot and hall
deep, and 1t is still falling. All TRANS are behind
time.
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faarrtfn.

In Berwick, Jan. oath, by Rev. p. W. Perry, 5
L. Pminton, Esq, member OF House of Represen
tatives from south Limington, to Miss Aida Mul
10y OF berwick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-02

The supper Of the Reform Club will be served
at their rooms, this evening, between 5.3O and .
o'clock. After The supper, select readings will be
given by Miss Lizzie Milliken, teacher OF elocu-
ton There will also be singing the choir, ami
one Of the members of the club.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Gen. Joe Z. Johnston has agreed to run for
Congress from Richmond, Va