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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Alleged Interview of Secretary Sherman
and j. Madison Wells.
WELLS INDUCES IN SOME EMPHATIC
REMARKS.

NEW YORK. April s. An interview is reported
between j. Madison Wells and Secretary Sherma an
relative to the recent proceedings in New Orleans.
Wells reproached Sherman for the feeble effort
made TO have them released from prison, aud
sherman responded by referring tie the letter sent
by Garfield and hi mself, and also to their moral
sympathy for Anderson and himself
Wells responded by saying: "0h. hang your
letter writing. There half q dozen better
things you could have done for US, and Is for
your moral sympathy, if it was deep enough 10
reach to hell and back it would not have taken
Gen. Anderson and me out of Jail"
But what could we have done in the matter I"
said sherman.
"Oh, if the President had said but . word to
Nichols it would have saved US all the misery Of
staying in prison. line from Hayes would have
done the business As for writing letters you
might have written two hundred of them and they
would not have been worth any more than SO
much waste paper"
Secretary Sherman has arrived here it is stated,
to consult as to the selections for collector and
officer in the custom house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

Simon Stevens is charged with collecting So,
OOo on Mexican drafts, f arms for that republic
and has turned over $500. lie has been oiderec
to account 10 re cciver, by Judge DoaohLe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
BOILER EXPLOSION.
Several Lives Lost.

CINCINNATI April s. The Lady Fashion,
small steamer running from Castlesburg up the
Sandy River, exploded it, boilers, Saturday night
at the mouth Of the Sandy, and sunk in three
minutes, in nine feet OF water.
She had about forty passengers and the crew.
Joseph Newburg, merchant Of Richmond, Ky
A. Osborn. pilot, and two others unknown, were
killed. Hiram Rice, engineer, was badly scslded
Cyrus Preston and Hiram Tugsrt were cut in the
ously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL,
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. Apriis.
MOlcy loa ell a! tai ON call and closed at -
per cent.
Sterling quiet at is51sa-- tor 90 days. ls9-as9
TOR demand.
Guld upencd al l0G7. and closs d at lCo,.
Carrying rate, -. 6 per cent. BORROWING rates
BAH.
Clearngs, s'!23 900, Custom receipts, $3i7.00.
Treasury disbursed-si b, coo interest, $500 for
bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
BELFAST.
4 S:reenhaCk (lnh.

BELFAST, April s. A gieenback club was or
gained al Belfast Saturday evening, with two
hundred aud sixty organized members Captain
Charles Baker is President, and Nj. W. B. Brack-
cit, Secretary. An address was made by Hon
W illlam NJ Rust
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
BROOKS.
Fire,

BROOKS, April $. The house. barn. carriage
house and shed of Lincoln Hussey, of Brook
was burned Sunday, at A. NJ. Most Of the fur
nlture was saved. The farming tools and stoc k
were all saved. Loss $1,000; insured. $1,000.
Cause, kerosene lantern kicked over b, a horse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

RHODE ISLAND.
ReductIOn.

NEWPORT, r. L., April $. Operatives o
AquIdueck and Perry cotton mills were notified
this morning Of reduction in wages TO take ei.
feet In two weeks. The cut-down is at the sane
rate as in Fall River.
All Quiet i'll the Sprague villages.
PROVIDENCE. April s. There is no disorder in
the Sp'ague villages. The Arctic is running.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
Col. Dickey, writing US from Strong, says

Col. Dickey, Writing US from Strong, says:
have been very cordially entertained by my
old friends in Pennington and Strong, and have
enjoyed myself greatly. The conversation here
Is the two feet railroad from Pennington through
Strong, Avon, and Phillips to Rangeey lake and
the people seem determined aud united, and will
build . narrow gauge road. This would increase
the value of real estate. increase and stimulate
production of agriculture and mechanic art, and
give new life to business in this pleasant county
and il the people act promptly aud for their own
interest, they will bald the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
CONDENSE TELEt:RAMS.

six thousand masons have struck for 81 80 pea
day, III New York city.
A steam saw mill and factory at Chesterfield
weie buried Sunday morning Loss 5000; 10 in
suIAlCe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

Twelve persons are reported missing to the po-
lice, and seven dead bodies are at the Morgue Ia
ken from the rivers within few days.
Personal.
Collector Simmons of Boston is in tue city en-
route for home. lie will probably sail from Bos-
ton, accompanied by his wife, on saturday neat,
for Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
" ASIlINGTON.
Decided IN the Negative.

The Treasury Department has decided agains
the Getty sburg claims" which were for dam
ages to private property incident to the Gettys
burg battle.
Nomination.
The President nomi mated to-day Justin +. Col
burn of Vermont to be Consul. General at the City
of Mexico
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO rHS-
Daily Ksnrsase aournal
YARMOUTH.

Fre.
PORTLAND. April s. Davis tin store and ex-
chaage, near Yarmouth, was destroyed by fire
Saturday night. Engineer Cobb aud Conductor
Pillsbury of the night freight discovered the
flames, aud assisted by the train hands saved the
adjoining buildings. The Insurance on the build
ing was $500, and on tho stock $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
Weather Indications Tor To-day.

For New England and the Middle States.
partly cloudy weather, followed by increasing
condness aud possibly by rain areas, winds veer-
ing to warmer south-eastelly, Using. followed by
falling bsi ometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
NEW YORK..
COllis!Ou.

New YORK, April s. The schooner John W.
Houston Was IN collision with The teiIy boat Su-
peilor on Eaet River yesterday, the latter losing
the after portion Of the ladies cabin, and the
schooner her bowspIlt and head gear. John la
ley, Geo. W. W allng and James Bennett were
badly tut not fatally hunt, and several others sus-
tanned severe bruises
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
CONN CIIt,UtI.
I'll, CtIOII.

HARrFoRD, April $. AT the city election in
New britain DAY, the republicans elected Da-
vld n. Camp ior Mayor by $50 msjority, aud al
80 the other city officers and threeioui of the
members OF the Common Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
MARYLAND.


BALTIMORE, April s. j. Stricken jenkins, late
colonel oi the oh Mary and head of the
ship ing house of Hugh Jenkins x Co. OF hi.
city, died this morning,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
Il ENNEBt Nk.
Fire.

BlDDEFoRD, April s. The barn of Anse J..
Boothby of Kennebunk, was burned Sunday
night, WITH hay and farming ut>nsils. Loss $500,
insured 5000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
The following are the officer. of Augusta Juve


F. j. Reynolds has eight sheep that have
dropped eighteen lambs this spring. Sixteen of
them are alive and doing well.
Mr. Hunt of Colby, who has been preaching
here for some time. on supply, has been engaged
for the coming wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

We learn that marked degree Of interest still
attends the meetings at the Free Baptist church
They will be continued each evening this week
Meeting this evening at l-2 o'clock. All are
cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

The police yesterday seized four gallons of
whisky at {. H. Freeman's saloon. 1t was nice
ly concealed under the floor, and the refrigerator
stood over il. Cool!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
Freedom Notice.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that have gwen
N my son, FRED MOSHER, the remainder of
his time during his minority. l ehall claim none
OF his earnings and will pay no bills of hi con-
tracing after this date. l.. ID. MOSHER.
Augusta, Mar. 80, ISIS. apl5.tlw&w2w-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

Rev. b. F. Estes of this city. will preach on
Friday evening, at North Parish, and On Sunday
afternoon, at South China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

An exchange says that in a certain city young
man picked up purse upon the street, April |,
containing 500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

Those boys who amuse themselves waking on
stilt, this muddy weather have the advantage of
other people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

There will be a special communication of Au-
gusia Lodge, F. & A. NJ this evening at l-2
o'clock. Work in the third degree
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

The boys are complaining because the weather
does not look as if they could rlay base bal Fast
Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
FNFRrr. Sr.rtou Ohio I,,ol1

"If great things may in small he fl und," they
are in SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGES for coug j.
For sale by all Druggists.
Caswell & Co., corner Washington and Winter
Sts., Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

A good many people remember they had r,la-
tivcs who FOUGHT in the war Of 1872.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

Don't fail to see the abesux in the great Nil
tary ID anna Of "rried by Fire"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
-0St |!

rs this Cit Anil 5th or 6th, pocket book con
L ta1ing UNITY dollars. A twenty and a ten dol
lar bill. There were no papers or lame in il
Inc person hnding The same and leaving II at Iii
rgo Business College, will be uitahly rewarded.
aplg.i3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
Amounting to
Which he has paid to the City Treasurer.
CITY Physicians Report.


Wallace Bolan. NJ. D.. City Physician, reports
that during the past wear he has rendered the fol-
lowing services under the direction Of the Over
seers Of the Poor:
Visits to the Almshouse, %
Visits to the patients at their homes, 80
Office prescriptions, 80
Obstetric cases attended,
There has been lint one death at the almshouse
during the year: Miss Ba,ha Bassford, died Dec.
%, 1871 aged 81 years. of old age.
Two other deaths have occurred among the citv's
benefciaries elsewhere in the city. Thomas NJ.
Fargo died July p, 1871 aged rs years, of organ
ic disease of the heart. Reuel Watson, infant sou
of Thomas and Lucern Halves, died February 2G,
1873, aged III weeks, of lung fever
Report of Superintendent of Rurisis.
G.. H. Snow, Superinte ndent of BurialS reports
that Mt. Pleasant cemetry has been verv greatly
improved, aud needed repairs made on Riverside
cemetery.
There were one hundred and twelve deaths
from March 81, 1877. to March Q, 1873. 81 males,
81 females; IA under one year; II, one year and
under ten; 10, ten wears and under twenty; 10,
twenty and under thirty H. thirty and under forty;
Z forty and under fifty fifty and under sixty
II, sixty and under seventy A. seventy and I'M
der eighty; IL, eighty and under ninety |, ninety
and under one hundred. Consumption, old age,
diphthera. paralysis and heart-disease embrace
one half of a,l the deaths for the past year.
Report of Overseers OF the Poor.
T. Fuller, S. p. Plummer, A. T. Besl, Over
seefs oil the fo0r, report expenditure oil , ,!00bU
for insane State paupers; paid other cities and
towns, $l7339 doctors blll-, SIG %; support of
psupers at aims house 1916; support of poor ont
side of aims house, S32l4 So. Total expenditures
for the department during the year, S7,205.4l.
The bills for the support Of the poor have heen
unusually large the past year, on account Of hard
times and the lack of employment. Quite An
amount has been expended in aiding the French
families who have recently settled here. Four
hundred ard seventy-two persons have been
helped outside of the alms-house
Report or Superintendent of City Farm.
j. S. Hamilton, the Superintendent, reports the
amount Of produce raised on the CITY farm among
the items may be mentioned: 400 bounds pork
1900 pounds beef 400 pounds butter, 100 pounds
cheese, 200 bushels potatoes, 100 heads cabbage,
40 tons hay. The average number of inmates at
the alms-house is sixteen, many of them being
aged people. Labor by this depaitme mt has been
performed on the streets to the amount of S94S 75
We have already given abstracts of the Treas
urer's report, ard that of Supervisor of Schools
as well as the results of the operations of the
Street Commissioners and they need not be re-
peated here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
MASSACHUSETTS.
Bank Matters.

BosroN. April s. The Welldeei, MassacLus-
cts Savings Bank with deposits of Si22, 1853, and
south Boston Savings Bank, with deposits of 81, =
565,9 finding themselves unable to meet the de-
mands Of dePositors, have been placed under the
restittlors of the new Savl1gs Bank law.
A Leaky Dam.
FTcHBURG, April s. a leak was discovered in
AshbuInham dam Sunday last, and since that
time 30 Uuch une asness has been felt by the pee
pie IN the vicinity that u commission examined 1t
to-day, and The wafer i, being lowered as rapidly
rs poss bIe, and It will be watched night aud da
until pronounced safe. This dam, which is two
hundred feet lUug, and hold. back about one hun
bred acres Of water, gave away May G, 1850, caus-
ing immense damage. 1t is probable tuaG the en-
tire structure Will have to be overhauled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

1t is said that Gan Auburn lady knows just when
to take her bread out of the oven. She puts the
dough into the oven, lies down and takes nap
and infalliby wakes up just at the moment the
bread is DONE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
THE FHONOGRAPU.

The witty man of the New York Times has ex-
planned, IN his usual ftlirilious manner. the re-
nerkahe advantages we shall reap from the
phonograph - an instrument by which, it j.
claimed, the tones of the human voice can be pre-
served and p odnced hundreds Of wears hence
According to the Times editor, all our great men
at least their voices and words will undergo a
pi ocess of "hottling," and "in the Yeas to be-
the American host will treat his guests to a hot
tie of Talmage or Anna Dick Jason, lust as he
now treats them to lieidsick or Mumms Extra
Dry. If DR.. Pierce could have all the encomiuns
that have been bestowed upon his Golden Med-
cal Discovery and Pleasant Purgatve Pellets. as
remedies for indigestion, constipation torpid lv-
er, or "bousness," thus bottled" and preserved,
it would be the most famous bottle in the world.
SANTA Rosa, Sonama Co, Cal. July s, II.
DIR. r. V. PIERCE, Buffalo. y. Y:
Dear Sir-Your Golden Medical Discovery has
cured me Of an aggravated all cton of the skin.
after different doctors had failed My face and
body were continually covered with pmples and
blotches. Enclosed find Sl.50 for copy of your
Common Sense Medical Adviser.
Yours truly,
WIN. H. MARION.
EMEREL STATION. Ohio, June llth, 1877.
DIR. PIERCE, Buffalo, n. Y:
Dear Sir Your Pleasant Purgatiye Pellets have
cured my wife after our best hyscians had failed
They helped her from the first dose.
tlt IRA A. MILLER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
tHarrtfn.

| In his city. trrjl2 Reuel IL Seeking to Mis-
Laura \. smart, both OF Aug :sta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

A, Slatngton, Pa, the late accident bv which
an OIL tram WAS burned and lives lost, is attribute
be to the buDgling of railway employees. In
guess have been held, the veidicts stating the
opinion that the OIL tanks would not have explod-
ed If the railway employees Lad let them alone
Two Others have died, aud half score II, re are
rot eXpeCteL to live
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

Let it be remembered that tickets are now for
sale at the Eastern Express Office for the enter
tainment to be given Wednesday evening by
the Grand Army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
Election.

PARIS, April s. The supplementary elections
to I'LL vacancies IN the deputies caused by inval-
dstlons oil previous elections, took place yester-
day, and fourteen republicans were returned, and
one second ballot is necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

For disqui-tions "Sptiug cleaning" Ven.
tiiation of Cellars" "Prognos'icat about the
weather which discount Old Prob, Predictions
refer 10 the IIallowell Corresp ,ndence of the
kennebec Journal HalioreH Register.
For local news week old, COPIED entire without
credit, from the Hallowell CORES pondence of the
kenuehec Journal refer to the IIsllowell Regis
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
FOREIGN.
Labor Conference.

LONDON, April s.. There will be conference
at Manchester to-day between representatives OF
the masters and operatives of the Lancashire cot
ton mills, regarding the proposed 10 per cent re.
duction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
Custom House Matters.

The sshington correspondent of the Bostos
Journsl writes that it is bel eyed that the contest
between the President and the Senate over the
New York custom house question may soon be re
vlved. 1t IS understood that fresh batch of nom
nations will be laid before the Senate ere many
DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

TVsIVNl 4fPTII g IcIbs
Eastern Railroad. ska9-
Boston y Name Railroad, lt6,.al0,-
Portland, Saco Portsmouth, s3La-
Boston 4 Maine ka road Is, Ill
Eastern Railroad new, a62-
Maine state Us, ll2-aOUO-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
Blown Down.
EApIosIOn.

two-story house on 18th street, Brooklyn, wa,
blown down yesterday by gale. The family u
eight persons escaped,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

Ex-Gov. Franklin j. Moses of South Carolina i
still confntd IN police headquarters. He has en
gagged counsel who presented to Judge Donohat
to-day petition for habeas corpus, returnAbe to
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
loraI ano Etatc Nems.
OUR Owy CITY.

Operations Of the several Departments for
the Past Municip,i Yesr-tb tracts of
tue Official Reports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09
Preparing for "A strike.

Secret meetings were held yesterday OF c4rpen
tiers, clothing cutters, taors, plasterors brick Law
els and oisai-I ackers to perfect their organlza
tons with a view to effect better pr,ces for iheil
labor. All brick layers not getting $50 per day
have been ordered To-day to suike Tor tha
amount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-09

NV ID Il Istes ol TINS Guy, Will preach on
Friday evening, at North Parish, ami On Sunday
afternoon, at South China.
There will be special communication Of Au-
gusia Lodge, F. & A. NJ, this evening at Il
o'clock. Work in the third degree.
The police yesterday seized four gallons Of
whisky at &. ii. Freemsn's saloon. 1t was nice
ly concealed under the floor, and the refrigerator
stood over it. Cool!
We learn that marked degree Of interest still
attends the meetings at the Free Baptist church
They will be continued each evening this week
Meeting this evening at I l-2 o'clock. All are
cordially invited.
1t is said that Gan Auburn lady knows just when
to take her bread out of the oven. She puts the
dough into the oven, lies down and takes nap
and infalliby wakes up just at the moment the
bread is DONE"
Let it be remembered that tickets are now for
sale at the Eastern Express office. for the enter
tainment to be given on Wednesday evening by
the Grand Army.
An account is given our first page of the
golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs George W. Fair
banks, ut Wayne, in this county. These occasions
of rare occurrence. and should always be cele-
brated.
II. VI. Heath, ESD of this city, has accepted
the invitation to deliver the Grafton on Memorial
day in Gardiner. The Post in that city-"IIesih
Post"-was named for Mr.. Heath's father, who
was brave soldier, member Of the 10th Maine,
and who fel in the battle OF Fredericksburg.
Rev. II. w. Tden has been invited by Seth
Williams Post of the G and Army to deliver the
Grafton in this city. on Memorial day. lie has
felt obliged to decline the honor, as be has begun
his vacation granted him by his church and socie-
~. The Post will make another appointment.
The following interesting item is from the Ice
Trade journal "a cubic foot of water weighs
G2.3Jj pounds, and a cubic foot of ice 81 266 The
difference is due to the expansion of water in the
process Of Fl eezing." BY this ii will be seen that
cubic foot Of water is a little over five pounds
heavier than the same bulk of ice
The members of the BOYS Reform Club viii
hold private supper tomorrow night in the Re
form Club Rooms from six TO half past seven, and
a business meeting from half-psst seven to nine
and each one is expected to donate some article
Of food.
For disqui.fions on "Spriug cleaning" Ven
tiiation of Cellars" "Prognos' icaion. about the
weather which discount Old Probs' Predictions
refer TO the IIallowell Corresp ,ndence Of the
kennebec Journal HallopeH Register.
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Boston Stock List.

[Sales at the Brokers' Board. I