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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-12-03
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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-12-03

After little talk on the boom question, til
chamber adjourned.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-12-03

NTANTED-Good girl for general housework at
W 4Sh West Third street 800
w a SIED-A competent servant gtrl-Ciernan
~ preferred. Must come well recommended. APP
ply at this office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07
THE WRECK OF THE SHIP MABEL
CLARK.
ID tails of the Los, of Life.

New YORK, October 5. Deta is of The wreck
of the ship Mabel Clark, Island Of Tristan, d Ac-
unha, confirms previous accounts by telegraph OF
the extreme hardships and Suffering of tire sur
vivors.
A. G. S,uder, American Consul at Sgnapore,
has communicated the facts concerning the wreck
a. well as the loss OF fe to the Uulted states cir
cut court.
In his letter received yesterday, he gives tie
names and mannei Of dc ia of those lost, MS iol-
lows:
"Millatd Hitchcock second mate, of Waldobo-
re-, Me-, drowned while trying to reach the shoi e.
rhos Brsubo1, seaman, supposed to be a Ger
shipped at Liverpool drowned while swimmirp
ashore. Chas. llirlis, seaman, and Frank smith.
shipped at Liverpool On the morning of MAY |,
they volunteered to swim ashore with small line
stretch NJ from the rigging to he deck. but were
struck by the sea aid swept overheard. John
Geonzeman, supposed to be Gen man, shipped at
Liverpool, was swept overheard from the deck
May LIST. Fred Smith, seaman, supposed an Eng
ishmsn, shipped at Liverpool, died in the lgging
from exhaustion.
The Mabel Clark was bull in Waldoboro', Me-,
in 1876, owned by E. O. Clark and others of Wal
dohoro', Capt sheldon and T. II Smith 4 Co, of
New York. She cost about 800 900 and was part.
ly insured.
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ment, and their families are in state Of couplsAs
restitution. The demands upon these rsprsssuta-
tives are greater than they have ever been ct any
period of the epidemic.
We therefore respectfully request you 10 recon-
'a e your action in susPending the order"
Ihe Secretary in reply says: In
IL am still Of the opinion that il il possible for
you 10 get relief from private sources snd hat Il
therefore not case for the extension Of eovern:
ment AID IN the absence of authority. II the How.
th 1e cs have large, une,Peadsd fsnd
discretion IS far more ample than NINE"
After this the Secretary sent the following tale
gram to Capt. Howell, Engr Corps, at New Or
leans
PLEASE report to me by telegraph, frat. vhsth.
er the Howard Association still refuses with fnnds
Id thelr hands, the destitute who have not sctual-
y had the yellow fever; I'd, the extent of suffer
ing among the class above named, and whether
there is any mode Of relief except by government
Captain Howell replied as follows;
The Howard Association has for some tina
not confined its work of relief 10 the yellow fever
cases. Its President informs me that Il has 81.
pended large amount for the relief of outsiders.
when the Howards announced that they had
abundant means, am told that they had the ~
iei OF the sick alone in view. but that since they
nave found necessary to extend their field of oD-
era,Ions this has been Misunderstood. There 10
great and increasing destitution here smoue he
aborlng classes, and it is all due the epidemic ii.
though only portion has come from actual sick-
ness of the individuals.
The reiief associations are working faithfully.
but do not think their means are adequate. d
not think there is any way Of giving full relief
without government aid"
c. Fl. HOWELL.
Capt. Of Engineers, U. 8. A.
The Secretary of War then teegraphed @ fol.
War Department, Washington. D. C.l
October 5, 1878.
To George l.. Smith, Collector of Customs. New
Orleans:-
1t appearing that the Howard Associatiou n
contributing toward the relief Of the destitute,
whether sick or not, and that there 10 want and
suffering that they cannot relieve, have BY drsc.
ton OF he President orde red an additional 10000
rstions to be sent forward. This 10 probably oil
that can do, and you must continue 10 sppesl y
the charitable for help.
GEO. W. MCCRARv,
Sec'y Of War.
lie also issued the following to Gen. McFeeley,
Commissary General of Subsistence:
please renew the order for sending 40 900 m.
tons to George l.. Smith, Collector Of Customs,
New Orleans, which was recently Suspended, and
cause 1t to be executed as soon - possible.
GEO. w. MCCAIN.
Ssc,y Of War.
Postmaster BODICE makes similar report q
above, relative to the desitution in New Orlsans.
His despatch WAS submitted to the Pres ideue. and
he endorsed it Is follows:
My opinion is that this information shouh be
given to the country to stimulate charitable work,
and that the government should supply ratieas 70
tae needy. r. B. Harm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07
EASTERN AFFAIRS.
THE BOSNlANS GIVE ASSURANCES
OF LOYALTY TO AUSTRIA.
Thanks from the Austrian Emperor 70 he
Troops in Bosnia.
The TURKISH REFORMS.
The Cre.an Negotiations Discontinued

RAGUsA, October 5. 1t is reported that the
Turks have collected provisions at Priced for co.
| 600 men.
The Moatenegrins insist upon the surrender Of
| Podogoriza.
ATHENS, October 5. The official Journal ststse
that the national assembly of Crete deeming the
concessions offered worthless, have instructed
their representatives at Constantinope to discon.
tlnue nesotlations. and have sent protest to the
foreign consuls at Canea. declining 70 proceed
with the negotiations with Msuktah Pashs.
PARIS, October s. Midbat Pasha teleRrapAs
from Canea, Crete, to the Journal Des DeBass
denying the statement that he suggested that the
| British government should secure Q cession Of
| Crete to Greece.
VIENNA, October 5. The Official report ffon
General PhlllippOvich that . large majority Of
Bosnians, including Mahommedans, welcome tn
crushing of the insurrectiou with ASSURANCES Of
| loyalty Of Austria is received.
The emperor wrote personally to GeHeral Phil
| hppovich IN the occupation of Vsgrad, again
thanking the commandments f for his vigorous
action, and the officers and men for their gaantvy
and expressing hope that the day commenced %
era of peace, reconciliation and prosperity for the
occupied provinces.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, October 5. The porte hss
| sent n circular to the powers requesting them 70
compel Austria to conform to the declaration Of
her plenipotentaries at the congress and 70 stop
the advance and excuses OF her troops, pending
the decision of the powers. Unless this 70 done,
the circular says, the porte will consider Aastris
| vlolator Of international law.
In the negotiations with England respectisg ~
forms in Asia Minor, the porte has manifested
desire to incorporate reforms in scheme which
shall be applicable to the whole empire. Mr.. La
yard, British ambassador, has opposed this course
lhoughout. Diplomats are waiting with curiosity
to see how the matter is to be settled, because
from the pores decision it may be possible 70 ~
innate the extent Of Englsnd's future inhusscs
over Turkey.
The hesitation Of the porte 10 chiefly doe b
EDgland's dissemination to render pecuniary q.
sistance. Mr.. Layard who has started on . visit
to the British fleet, expects an early and favorable
reply, as he has already received the sultans reply
to that effect.
The sultan has also written to Queen vietoris,
declaring his intention to insugurate English in
situtions in his domini0ns.
BELGRADE, October S. The Servian govern
ment has received the portes reply to ito request
for the restoration of diplomatic relations. The
reply is most amcsble aud desires the renewal Of
friendship.
The porte also advises Servis to send plenipo-
Tertiary to Constantinople. Arrangements are
being made accordingly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07
Condensed IELE(:KAM MS.

A number OF coortd boys about twelve years Of
age, had .fheully Friday on 20,h street, W ash
ngton, during which named Henry Watson
was shot and killed by another named James
Waker. Several boys that were there were al.
tested.
A Denver, Colorado, special says Ptkin and
Bedford probably have twenty {. hit hundred OF
three thousand majority.
}. C.. Moore, Bridgeport, Conn pedestrian on
Friday night Completed walk against time OF
100 mIles IN nineteen hours forty minutes, actual
walking time.
a Con stantinople despatch says sensation was
created by the news that the Albsolans mass .cred
Said Deteden Pasha, toget her with loo officers
and men. The massacre is said to be owing to
the Pasha having announced that the Porte bad
sent him to arrange ior The transfer oil Podgoriza
to Montenegro.
A fire Saturday morning, at Junction City, Ore
gon, burned Gilmole's hotel and siN other build
ings; loss, $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07
FOREIGN NEW =.
England.

LONDON. October 5. To-day the metrepolitan
board of works took possession of Watsrloo
bridge and Hungerfood foot bridge. The last toll
of LAMBERT.
Financial.
The Times financial article says that the silver
market is very stagnant. The report yesterday
Of the failure of large shipbuilding firm in Glas-
gov is confirmed, but the name Of the firm 10 not
vet published, though the liabilities are stated OF
SC 100000. Two and possibly three other ship.
builders will fail.
Berlin despatch says that Bismarck had .
conference with the Crown Prince regarding the
anti socialist ill, which it Is seriously feared viii
fail a majority Of the reichstag persistently 70.
fuse to yield on the question Of limiting the dura-
ton OF the law.
ST PETERSBURG October 5. The Imperial
Bank announces that it holds l48, 784 sos roubles
in coin, against notes issued to the amount Of
723,Sl0, l55 roubes.
MADRID, October 5. decree has been make
convoking the cortes on the 3lst of October.
Yellow Fellow.
There are no flesh cases of yellow fever 10 this
city.
The Afghan War.
A despatch from Simla confirms the report Of
the arrival OF four of the Ameer's regiments with
six guns IN front of Ali Musjid and says thet IL 10
generally reported that the British force 10 sd-
vancing from Pe.h swsr 10 the direction Of JAM
rood, with the view Of attacking Ali Musjid, and
that the Ameer is msssing troops At Ali Murjd
and Candapawar, and threatens Quetts. A strong
feeling of hostility exists between kYberes trbss
and the Amer.
A Berlin despatch says that Bismarck, thrsagh
the German ambassador at Coasssutiuopas ~
been advised that tina Sultan will eadesves 10 q.
duce the Ameer Of Afghanistan to receive The
English mission.
Arrived.
La VALLETTA, Malta, October 6. The Ueited
States steamer Getty sburg arrived Friday, bound
for Port Said.
PEsTH. October 6. An imperial deesee hss
been published, accepting the rssienatioa e u
whole Hungarian ministry. but ordering the0 =
continue the administration Of Affairs unt Tie -.
pointment of their successors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

On Monday and Tuesday of tn is week a party
of Senators and Representatives elect. paid visit
to the Menhaden oil works in Bristol, having
been invited to do so by the managers of the aiore
said business. The weather delightful in the eS-
,reme and large party, some ten members of the
coming legislature. with several gen tlemen from
Damariscotta being present during the two days.
They visited the factory of Messrs. Joseph Church
& Co., above Round Pond, and on Tuesday went
down round Pemaquid Point by the steamer Bor-
der City, Captain Thompson, to the factories in
the south part of the town. Many of the visitors
for the first time had an opportunity of witness
ing the details and extent OF this br anch OF bust
ness, in which between two and three millions OF
dollars are invested along the coast OF Lincoln
county.
been more or less frequently called upon to act
in relation to this Menhaden fishery. the mauag-
ers coucladed that the very best way for them to
extend the desired knowledge, was to invite mem
hers elect to come and see for themselves. We
predict, that could the entire number that are to
compose the next legislature of this State visit the
works, aud make full inquiry into the matter
thew would come to the conclusion that the Men
haden fishery is an interest, rather to be encour
aged then menaced.
Never since the memory Of the Oldest inbabi-
taut has there been so many hake cod. and other
Il IN taken BY hook and line, as have been caught
along the coast Of Lincoln county during the
least summer. So many b We been taken along
the whole coast that they are almost drug in the
market. &
The menhaden during the last part of this sea
son have disappeared from the coast of Lincoln
county; but have been in large quantities from
New London, CT, to the Chesapeake bay never more
nlenty there The fact is. the bay of the coast OF
Lincoln has been swsrming with blue fish, bara.
coutos. &C., enemies Of the menhadep, which
,bey always drive before them. Last week a
steamer from one of these factories was down
sst towards Mt. Desert finding no fish, until a
resident hailed them from the shore, informing
the csutsin Of the steamer that there was little
cove near BY filed with the fish he was after He
volunteered to act as pilot; the steamer went in
and caught eight hundred barrels at once, among
them three Of four sharks, showing that the lat
ter specimen had drawn the menhaden up there
Had the law passed by the legislature last winter
TO take effect next FEBRUARY, been in force this OPP
Grafton would have been blocked. The idea tina
this kind Of fishing ia destroying any other in
terest s not true, as will appear upon every close
investigation that is made.
If this industry, which pays a large amount o
taxes, and which distributes thousands of dollar
annually, by employing men and stimulating bust
ness, cannot have the same rights in Maine tina
is grautsd d cher States, the people Of Maine
will not expect it 10 remain here under . menace
We believe In protecting oil interests, vital to ou
people, ~ and nethinG more. FAIR PLAY.
Bristol, Oct. 4, 1878.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07
NEW NPSIIiRE.

PORTSMOUTH, October 6. The United States
steamer Plymouth of the North Atlantic squadron
which arrived at the navy yard yesterday from
Portland, haviog finished taking in eoa aud pro-
visions here, sailed thi. morning Tor Santa Cruz,
to protect the American residents OF that place.
The vessel was fitted out at this station four years
ago for one years cruise, and has been comms.
stoned ever since. She carries twelve guns, has
twenty five officers, one hundred and eighty five
sesmt n and twenty IN ,rlnes on board.
Naval constructor Theodore ID. Williams orders
to Chester Pa, on the Sth member OF the
board OF survey are for the purpose of examining
into the propos ed improvements and altei atoms
of the United states ~ n.tuI Mauitonaruah, com
modAte Jnha c. BcusmoLt, Will be ptesIdcGt Of
the hnald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07
COM EC1IClrI.
FIRE.

New HAVEN, October D. In Woodbridge six
miles IRON here, this morning the clothing OF
Mrs. Jacob King, aged thirty four yesls, caught
fire from kitchen tle. In her frenzy the woman
rushed to barn, rolled about the floor, setting
the hay and barn on fire snd rendered her silus-
ton more critical. A moment after she rushed
out with her clothes all burned of and her body
black, being literally roasted, and to ease her sui
fering she jumped Into well and was drowned.
The burns we're severe enough to have caused her
death. The barn with wagon house adjoining
Was burned, the loss being one thousand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

What Courtney SAYS.

New YORK October o. The IIeiald's Montreal
despatch sa, Courtney before leaving for home
expressed satisfaction at the fair play received in
Montreal, and sand he lad d. ne his level best to
WIN The race. lie SAID; " Tue stories circulated
about my selling the shameful, and |
mean to h0,d toe parties who started them to an
accom-. Nod Iaulan Is the best -cull over the
sua shines on to day. | am only his second |
pull, d al klew how, but Hauan passed me Just
when lac liked. and don b. NIX he did his best
either. That Is IN, whole truth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

Michael Mulligsn, committed Oct. LIST, 1873,
having been sentenced by the Municipal Court
for the city OF Augusta, to pay fine of two dol
lars and cost taxed at six dollars and ninety cents,
for the crime Of intoxication and disturbance.
Albert McManners, committed Oct. lst, 1873,
having been sentenced by the Municipal Court for
the city of Gardiner, to sixty days at hard labor
for the crime of a common drunksrd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07
4 Medal Awarded.

stephen ". Clark, lncipsl of the high school,
ha- recc we'd 2 lctto from Hon. john u. Philhrck
tated Pais, stating tnst the high school Of tins
cry has been awarded a silver medal at the expo
stl0n. II seems that d Il rent countries are Ask
ing for school wulk To ace 10 ped cog zeal LIBRA
Iie- aud mu>, um~, an tn At the work of our high
school has been sOuA ut for Toy France, Japan and
England in TIC ordcr here gwen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

The walking match between Hughes and
O'Lesry ended this evening, and resulted in a
victory + D Ieary. who made 4O3 miles, having
been on the track from the start, III hours Sc
mhute- aud 80 seconds He LETT the track at 10
hours. 81 minutes aud 30 seconds O'Clock, and on
retiring was enthusiastically cheered. Hughes
Wa of the track the greater part of the day, but
came ON occasionally in the afternoon. On the
6lh lap IF the 81 ia mile he left the track for
good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

Our correspondent IN" of Somerset Mills, I'M
der date of October 4th, writes that Samuel Bes-
sey of that place, man about sixty-fve wears OF
age, was arraigned Thursday for setting fire to
f. j. and G. w. Lawrence's lumber yard on
Wednesday evening, thereby endsngering prop
erty to the value of one hundred thousand dollars
Failing to recognize in the sum of $500 for his APP
p,a,apce ut the December term of court, at Skow
uepan, he was committed to Nsrridgewock Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

Rev. Samuel UPjohn has resigned the office of
Supervisor of Schools, to which he was chosen
last spring. ON account of the multiplicity of other
duties, connected with his parish. The place has
been filled by the Board of Aldermen, by the
election Of Mr. Joseph E. Badger, literally ed
ucated young man, who will make an acceptable
Superyisor,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

We learn that first mate Randall Hiscock, and
carpenter Lot Sidenger, of Damariscotts, sur
vivors of the ship Mabel Clark, of Waldoboro,
which was wrecked last May on the island OF
Tristan dAcunhs, on her way to China, arrived
home last SATURDAY. morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

Rev. Mr.. Tilden, pastor of the Baptist church,
was greeted yesterday forenoon by full congre-
cation, composed not only of his own society.
but representatives from others. His text was,
prove al things hold fast to that which is
good" 1t was q sermon of great fervor and elo-
quence, the first be has preached since his vaca-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

In the various part. of the State the tramps
seem to have become very bold, and the newspa-
pers are filed with their depredatons. They
seem willing enough to sacrifice life if it is neces
sary to gain their object
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

Clerk. living 10 western states who are employ
ed in the executive Departments Of the Cover u
ment will be allowed "a ten days leave of absence
M 20 I'm me and ynta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

Two brothers named J. F. HARDWOOD and b. A.
Harwood, we're arrested on the five o'clock train
from Augusta on the Maine Central road, at
Woodford's Corner. Wednesday. 1t is reported
tie fellows stole . horse in Augusta. They &C.
knowledge selling the horse for Sj7, but would
not admit nor deny having stolen il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07
building.

Mr. J. w. Clapp has the sole agency here for
the Nursery swing, spl, ndd article for the
amusement of the children, and which is adver-
tsed in another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

Mr.. VIM. Ethelbert Easily, the noted London
eocutonist and public reader, is to give the first
of his readings here at Granite Hall. this evening.
His fame - . reader, especially n his rendtI
OF the immortal Dickens, should be sufficient TO
secure him fun house. Wherever he has read,
the entertainment has been pronounced admra.
ble. Il 10 difficult to say whether he is best in
humorous or tragic parts, he is so excellent in
both. Reserved seats for the reading tonight,
may be now had at the Office of the Eastern Ex-
press. The doors of the hall will be closed at
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07
ILLINOIS.
En- beZZ CunCnt.

CHICAGO, October ). Henry Greenbaum, ex-
president Of the German Savings Bank in this
city, was arrested to day on charges preferred by
+. Il. Weber for the eubt zzlm,ht Of two humid
red and twenty five thousand dollars. lie wa,
taken before Justice Foote and held for tiial in
the SUN of so 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

The band concert to be given on the east side of
the river Friday evening was postponed on &C
count Of the serious illness of person living near
the band stand, and whom the music would have
disturbed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

The subject of Col. Ingersoll's lecture at Gran
lite Hall, on Tuesday evening of next week, will
be "Tramps."a subject which his brilliant mind
will be sure to handle in q manner to iascinate
the large audience which will gather to hear him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

On Thursday night some one entered the gro
Gerry store of VIM II Smith, at Pettingill's corner,
aud stole quantity Of tea coffee, spices, tobacco,
&C. The entrance was effected by breaking out a
pane of glass, and then lifting the fastening. The
parties emerged from the door, leaving it open.
They have not vet been secured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

The dome and cupola of the State House have
lust received a new coat of paint The color Is
brown, and adds much to the good looks Of the
buildinp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-07

About eleven o'clock Friday evening, an at
tempt was made to break into Mr.. Blaine's stable
A servant in the house saw a man walk through
the ward and shortly after discovered that the barn
door was open. An alarm was given and thor
ough search made but the tibet had probably
taken alarm and fed The mode of proceeding
indicated that the fellow was probably common
tramp bent on nothing worse than petty larceny
There have been several burgaries recently at
tempted in and about this city and we advise our
readers to pay particular attention to the thorough
fsstepinRs of windows and doors.