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Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-02-20
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l)OUMS IA and 10, CARDONA BLOCK.
III Residence DOwney Avenue. East
Los Angeles, near the end of street rail.
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Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-02-20

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08
EASTERN AFFAIRS.
THE BRITISH ARMY OF OCCUPA.
TON.
The Turkish Relations with Aas,ria.

NEW YORK, October7. A despatch from Sim
la says the British troops occupied Jsneirod, and
subsequently stormed fortress Of Alamustia, In the
khyber Pass Several of the former tribes joiped
the English.
VIENNA, October I. The Political Corrsspon-
dence reports that despite the FINAL COLLAPSE 81 ne-
gotiatons for the convention, the Turkish goveyn-
ment still continues to attach the greatest impor-
lance to the maintenance OF undistn rbed relations
with Austris.
BUCHAREST, October I. At . secret sitting on
Sunday the chambers resolved to close the ssssisn
with a resolution declaring that Roumania sub
mits to the collective will of the powers - mani
tested by the treaty of Berlin.
Commissioner Tor Roumelis has made ststenent
that the Russisn authorities will administer thae
proviuce IN accordance with the treaty Of San Sto-
fsno, and not the one with Berlin. The other
commissioners const quently have asked their gov
ernments for instruction..
The Porte's counter project for reforms in Aisle
Minor, contains some slight notifications Of the
English scheme. 1t is expected that England will
scc' pit the notifications, and the scheme will b
published Immediately.
The council of State has drawn up regulations
defninng ministerial responsibility for the future
in Turkey.
EDINBURG, October I. The Scotsmsns Lon.
con correspondent telegraphs: II Is understood
that Saturdays cabinet council generally approv-
ed the manner in which the Viceroy Of India b
dealing withe Afghanistan affair, and decided -
leave the matter very much in the hands Of the
Indian government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.
A Woman Stabbed While at Chu, CHI, II
New York.


NEW YORK, October 7. The details of the at
tempted assassination, last night, are as follows
A small congregation, most vi whom we've attend
ing low mass. at $50 yesterday, in the chapel IN
the asement of 81. Frances Aayler's Dominican
Catholic church. III 10Th street. between 9th and
9th avenues, wa excited at the most solemn parl
OF the celebration by "A shrek altered by wo-
man near the center of The chapel. The celebrsnt
of mass, Rev. Father Thieny, stopped the SER
wees, and the entire congregation arose Wnile
they we've gazing at the soman man OF middle
age aud well dressed, Jumped flom behind her ln-
TO the center aisie anu ran t. ward the main door
bIaudishing large carving knife, from the top OF
which a drop OF blood fell upon the floor. When
he had almost reached the door, the woman
shri.ked again, and rising from her seat, with her
hands asped at her night side, cried, That man
has stabbed me stop hum, stop BIN! She tot
tered INTO the aisle put fell back 10 swoon, the
blood flowing from wound IN her side.
The leeng assassin with the knife IN his hand
had reached 18th street and was running towards
5th avenue before the frightened people III the
church followed. The pursuers ran more rapidly
than he however, aud caught him before he had
gone more than halt a block. lie made little re-
sistauce. A large crowd OF excited men and boys
gathered aud cried Lynch him. The sugges-
ton sooner uttered than preparation was
made to carry it into effect, and the prisoner was
seized and dragged TO the ne Arrest lamp post, but
as no rope to hang him was at hand, the crowd
waited for some tune, and excited men pummel-
led the miserable prisoner. The police finally ar
rived and rescued the prisoner
The woman was taken to the hospital, and ply
sicians pronounce the wound probably fatal Sub
sequeny the murderer taken to the bedside
Of hi. victim and identified by her. He proved to
be John Carpenter, formerly jantor of the Adams
Express, up town building, who has had trouble
with his wife, and histook Mary Lyons, his vic
tim, for his wife, who has left him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08
Condensed IELHesRAAS.

D. w. Wagner's cigar msnufacto,y q Wsst
Haven, with sc, 600 cigars were burned yesterday
forenoon by thieves. Loss $500; injured for
VI, $50.
General Burnside is 10 Chicago.
Theodore Thomas and family reached Cincin-
natl, Sunday morning.
1t is feared that the news of break IL The coal
combination is too good to be true. 80
The f. Darlington, formerly Bostoe aWysr.
is under arrest In New York FOR stealing bonds
from Boston woman.
The rolling mill at Passaic Junction, N. j., was
burned Monday night; loss $4,000. Four humid
red and fifty men are thrown out Of employment.
According to the New York Times thiags heSs
so chang, d again in North Csrolins that il 10
doubtful if the republicans or independents elses
q single congressman. 3aH-4
James ii. Slater, democratic senstor elect from
Oregon, Is one Of those congressmen wAe took
their back pay AID forgot TO return ii. His else !.
ton shows that his party endorse his actions. ~
OF the one hundred and ten millions Of imports
into China during the past year, the fraction 81
little more than = million and . half only fell 10
the share of the United Ststes. And yet 6fty-feas
years ago our trade amounted to four and soo-
half millions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08
W .ASlIINGTON.
Postal Matters.

WAsHINGToN October 6. The post office de
partment decides that the productions OF IA type
writer cannot he regarded a. printed matter, but
must be treated AS correspondence. When, how
ever two or three hundred envelopes are deposit
ed With a postmaster, the contents, which are ex-
actly alike, though written by type writer, is
prima iacie evidence of the production of circu-
lar, and that ii can therefore be sent al circular
rates,
Personal.
Gen Sherman returned this morning in excel
lent health he speaks in the highest terms of
the various military posts which he officially visit
ed. referring TO them "a, models of neatness and
efficiency.
Aid for the Sufferers.
Commander Kane of the gubbost Alliance, at
Leghorn, encloses to the navy department draft
for 500, contribution from the officers aud crew
OF that vessel for sufferers from yellow fever.
American Exhibits.
Minister Moves writes to the State Department
extalllug the Paris exhibition and American ex-
hibs, and stated that America will take more
prizes according to the number of exhibitors. than
any other country.
President Hayes.
The President with Mrs. Hayes, Col. Rodgers
and SchuIz, with other invited guests, leave next
Wednesday for Orange county, Virginia, to visit
the late ex-PIesldent Madison's estate.
Receipts.
Receipts of internal revenue to-day, 500 1873,
customs, S46l 9S2.
The 4 Per Cents.
The subscriptions to the per cent. loan to-day
were 1888 800.
National Bank Notes.
The receipts of National Bank notes for redemp-
ton to-day, were over 100000
Postal Matters.
In answer to an enquiry the post office depart
ment rules that bank notes and gree nbacks eau
not be mailed as Sd class matter, having written
signatures, or signatures added by fac simile
stamp, but must ply full letter postage.
Trouble IN New Mexico.
Gen. Lew Wallace, recently appointed Govern
or of New Mexico. has notified the President of
continued disturbances and lawlessness in Lincoln
county, in that territory, and requests the aid of
the United States Army to preserve peace The
President will therefore issue proclamation com
mandlug all rlotous bands to disperse within five
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08
M EXICO.
The Situation.

CITY OF MEXICO, October 2. No successor has
vet been appointed to Senior Mats, in the foreign
office, and Senior Avia is the acting minister Of
foreign relations.
MI Foster, the L. S. minister, addressed a com
muuication to Senior Avils relative to the affair at
the Teatro Nacional saying That he never consid
cred the fede al or municldsl authorities in any
way responsible for the incident, aud could only
regard it as an unprecedented demonstration,
likely to be made IN times of popular excitement
in any country.
Senior Avlls replied. stating that President Diaz
was highly grstifed at Fost. RS commu nicston.
The President, never attached any importance to
the incident. aud Senior Ayila denies the existence
Of any popular excitement against the United
states, and says that the general disspprovsl of
the affair BY the President ana society indicates
the true state Of feeling.
President Diaz has organized . campaign
against the Rio Grsnde Indians, and it is believed
he will remove the lndi aus to the Pacific slope.
Commerce is reported as improving daily.
1t is au,horitatively stated that the despatch
sent overland aud published in American papers,
that the Mexican government had abolished the
free Zone, is unfounded. The Zone remains IN
changed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08
POLITICAL.
Judge bbo,,,s Accepts nee.

BosToN, October 7. The democratic state cen
trail committee have received letter from Judge
Abbott, accepting the nomination for governor, at
the hands of the Faneuil Hall convention.
COngr ssman Ackien Advised to Retire
from the Ticket.
New YORK, October Z A special from New
Orleans states that Congressman Acklen b as been
advised by the investigat committee to retire
from the ticket as candidate Tor congress, which
be has refused to do, and he has gone in search
of further sflidavts. hut the committee have noi-
fed him they will no longer serve. The demo-
cratic state committee have notified him they will
no longer support his nomination.
Democratic Cipher Letters.
The Tribune prints several columns of cipher
kilograms with alleged translation, purporting to
have passed between the democratic managers of
the last PRESIDENT al campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08

On Friday last q delegation of about fifteen
members of the Augusta Juvenile Temperance
club, in response to invitation from the Water
Vile Cadets of Temperance, lett here on the four
O'Clock train for Wa,ervle. The ride up the river
was beautiful and was highly appreciated by the
boys 10 whom the trip was - good as week 5
vacation. After walking about the town, visiting
the Cenege, &C., they met at the club room where
refreshments were served. and speeches made by
members Of both clubs. Elder Martin was pres
ent and welcomed the visiting club number
of young ladies being present; the boys did not
confue themselves exclusively to the subject of
temperance, and it was with great reluctance that
some we're obliged to leave their fair entertainers
for the night train. The boys arrived home in ex-
cellent spirits well pleased with their visit and en-
tertsining the kndest feelings towards the Water
vile CUB ~ e-rTA u TL -,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Hungarian Ministry.

VIENNA, October 7. The resignation of the
Hungarian minister of finance will probably take
effect Immediately. The question of acceptance
of the resignation OF the other ministers Will prob
ably await the meeting of the Diet. 1t seems An
drassy is disposed TO put of the assembling of the
leg islatnre until some time in November, by which
time it is hoped the Bosnian question will be COM
pletely settled.
The Emperor of Austria, on his return to this
getty from Godollo, will grant audience to lead
ing members of the Austrian silament, on the
subject OF the reco Instruction of the Czlithan min
stry.
An autograph letter of Emperor Francis JOS
eph's will appear to morrow in the official journal
accepting the resignation of the Chs Lothian NJ in
listers, but ordering them to remain Professionally
in Office.
Financial.
LONDON October 7. The Times financial says
even at 81 5 per o., the silver market is very
Unsettled and unsteady, aud only scarcity OF
bars prevents sharp depreciation.
DENIAL.
The reported resignation of Voa Mo like is de-
MED.
Failure.
The name Of the Glasgow firm of shipbu ilders,
whose failure announced the 4th inst, is w IN.
Simons 4 Co. of Renfens. Other builders.
Who it was thought would fail, likely to find
help that will enable them to ride over the crisis.
Bank Matters.
Excitement over the collapse Of the Glasgow
Bank has subsidized. Discount houses bidding
for three months at | per cent.
1t IS now believed the assets of the heaviest
debtors of the bank will turn out better than at
first hoped, with the exception of those of Smith,
Fleming 4 Co., and their Indian houses, which
are In very bad condition.
Aid for the Sufferers.
PARIS, October I. NJ. krautz, chief commits
soner OF the exhibition. has written to Com IN IS.
sioner General Mccormick, Offering to organize q
special performance behalf of the sufferers from
the yellow fever sconrge. NJ, Krautz, in hi:
communication says "We are DESTROYS of show
ing your country that We share its sorrows and OF
testifying to our former compstrots that at heart
we are always with them"
Mr. Mccormick replied. thanking NJ. Krautz in
| the name of the United States. The offer meets
the appreciation Of the American Colony, and a
fete for the afflicted people of the South will take
place at Trocadero Palace, on the 18th inst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08
DoiDgs Of the Board Of Alderm~ N.

The regula meeting of the board was held or
Saturday.
The resignation OF Samuel Urjohn, as School
Supervisor, was received, read, and the same &C
| cepted, Joseph Z. Badger was chosen to fill the
vacancy.
The report of the City Solicitor on the petition
of Josiah Bruce for damages on account of inin.
res sustained on the highway, was received, stat.
ing that sad claim was merorious one. but
Mr.. Bruce had ta TO give the legal notice in
writing, and the city was therefore not liable. On
motion of Aid. Walker the Mayor was authorized
to settle with Mr. Bruce at an expense of not more
than $40, as matter OF justice.
petition WAS received from {. A. Thomas and
ais, for extension of road leading ON the
Getcheil neighborhood to he wharf; read and re-
I'ierred TO the Committee on New Streets
communication was received from Baker &
Baker, as attorneys of tue \. x w. Spragne Mfg
Co requesting that the City of Augusta proceed
at once to build t-hway over the kennebec Dam,
as per On rrment of the fish Commits sion and in
neglect OF the city TO do that the said company
would build the fshway al the expense of the city.
Read and r. terred to the City Solicitor.
Report of >. w. Laue. Treasurer and Collector
received stating the whole amount Of taxes of
1873 collected was sos, S9S "a, and that the amount
nncollected Is Sl2.6S7 06. Read and placed on
file.
The petition of S. S. Brooks and all, for reseryoi
was referred to the next city council.
A petition received from +. W Whitehouse
representing the necessity of reservoir on Malta
Hill. Read and referred 10 the Committee on Fire
Department.
Permission was granted James F. Dearborn TO
erect post 10 front of his hair dressing saloon
The same request was granted NJ. o. Savage, in
front Of his shop
Tue street commissioner was directed to move
the street lamp now situated hear +. W. Kn--
mans residence. To the juI cton Of Crosby stree,
and Aliens lane.
Pc ltion received from Geo +. and Daniel
liewns, pray ing for abatement % iptcrest on land
80 for taxes. Read and referred to the City So
licitOr ard Board Of Assessors.
The committee TO whom referred the petit
ton Of ). W. Wsman and ais reported that in their
OF inion a reservoir of capacity not less than 300
hhds should be butt st the junction of Sewall x
Lincoln streets. The same accepted, and the
Mayor, Chici Engineer and Committee on Fine
Department we've authorlz ID to locate and build a
reservoir IN accordance with the above.
A petition was received from +. III Scruton and
ais, requesting that Church street he GRADED on \
level with State street. Read and referred to the
Committee on Highways, with power to grant re-
quest If deemed eSpedient.
Roll of accounts No. s, received, read and the
same ordered to be paid
On motion, adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08

At some time during Sunday night, some one
effected an entrance through window in the rear
of Mr.. II. 7. Morse's stable, east side the river,
and stove off the cover Of bis grain box, which
was fastened very securely with large nails and a
stout paddock. Evidently they tried to pick the
lock, but failing in that, took some instrument
Ike a chisel, and split the cover and tore it off.
They took about bushel of cracked corn. One
of Morses horses will whinny if any one enters the
stable at night and goes to the grain box.
ueiehbor hes, the horse whinny Sunday night.
and this probably frightened the thieves, so they
left without taking much booty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08

When off duty as an officer Mr.. A. c. Carr of
Winthrop, better known as "Al. Carr" is 'tjol.
" good fellow, = and no mistake about it. Re
Gently he went on "a lark to Aroostook. with
the Baard Of Agricuissre;it wsss week of re-
Taxation with AL just before the ingathering of
his monster apple harvest, and he was bound to
enjoy himself to the fullest extent. On the cars,
stths sysiatiopsst the hotels. in fact wherever
the company tarried, Al. was the life Of that
crowd. constantly cracking his jokes, and indulg'
ing in the most boisterous laughter. Now there
happsnsd To be In the membership of that board,
a certain staid and sober-minded individual
splendid man, and all that-but who really re-
CARDS il a sin to smile; and ID his great dignity
he looked upon the conduct Of Carr as exceedingly
frivolous and foolish. On arriving at the hotel in
Pressure Isle, this dignifcd individual took one of
the board aside, and inquired, "Who is that fell
lovzss peintl,g n 0rf, who hadjsss then crowd
about him ii one corner OF tie room while he was
cracking his jokes,-"He has seemed to accomps-
uy'u thus far; FtAihk he mua haze been taking
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08

WASHINGTON, October Z. Gen. Sheridan, ~
der date of October 9Th, teegrsphs TO the Ada
tant General as follows:
Carlton will, at dark this evening, b q Dee
Lakes, south of Nioberara river, and the tya0 q
the Cheyennes will take him to Red Cloud Agen-
cy. He. moreover, has been dswn Snake river.
lie IS likely to meet them between Snake sDd Nj
2oersra rivers. Thornbury reports he viii proAar
bly, overtake them.
Gen. Gibbon telegraphs that Spotted Tails In
dams have left Rosebud, their new agency, snd
burned the country in all directions. This looks
bad for peace, and my only hope 10 that II may
net be as bad a. il looks"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08

Gen. Sherman returned this morning in excel
lent health. he speaks in the highest terms OF
the various military posts which he officially visit
ed. referring TO them as models of neatness and
efficiency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08
BEN IBUTLfR.
The Fees in Farragut Prize and Bounty
Case.

NEW YORK, Octobsr7. Washington specials
say OF s242 All costs in the Fsrragut prize aud
bounty case, the auditors reports in the supreme
court OF this district, show counsel received all ex-
cept SIS 939, viz: Sl23,472 The total prize
award S96S,600. The prize was distributed
at two different times. The first amount was
1908 $40 and second $780,. 800 The Sl23.472 WAS
paid IN one amount to the hbelants, Is. +. Butler,
Nat Wilson and j. III. Ashborn. Special pIize
commissioner Proctor took evidence in all the
cases He did an immense amount of work and
received S325. Counsel for the United States who
appeared az sinst the three pioc,ors at all stages
of the CASE received s. 49, of the real SIS, 939
The aibiiraiors whose decision alone made the
award poss lbe. received s., $40 each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08

Our Palermo correspondent writes under date
of Oct. 9th
One of the most terrible accidents il has ever bee
our fate to chronicle occurred this morning. Mrs.
Abigail Whittier lady upward. of ninety years
of age, lived alone IN hou-e with her son Daniel.
This morning Danlel We out to feed his cattle as
usual Ga his return he found that his mother
had in goiLg TO an open fire place for hot water
10 wash her breakfs.t dishes, set her clothes on
fire and burned TEN entirely off, blackeniDg,
blst, ring and burning her entire boiy. she had
swept up the burned shreds and got on another
dress VIXEN ASSISTANCE arrived, but suffering
The most eXcrnciatng pam. physician was
at once summoned, who dressed the body and ad-
IN nsterod morphine, hut her life is espsiied of.
On Friday the 4th a. Mr.. Caleb Hanson of Pa
ermo, was plastering the NJ. Z. church at Fords
Corner, he fell from the staging, irjnring him
quite severely. To-day he is unable to leave his
bed.
Abbie X. Mardcn, one OF your espondent.
from Palermo, has beeu confined to her room for
the past two weeks with rheumatic fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08
Gan ADA.



OTTAWA, October I. The governor general ar
rived to-day The governor Is now attending
meeting of the p,ivy council. 1t is understood
the government will tender their recognitions thi.
afternoon.
Cricket Match.
TORONTO, October Z. The Australia Crickeers
arrived to day. TO mouow aud Wednesday they
play twenty two picked from the provincei Of On
tario aud then p, oceed to Montreal.
suspension.
The Daily Leader newspaper suspended to-
day.
The Grand Jury.
MONTREAL, October 7. The grand jury brought
true bill, against David Grant, Fred Hamilton,
Ingram Liburn and other Orangemen, charged
with anlswfully assembling on the 18th of July.
Failure.
The liabilities of Savage & Lehman are estimat-
ed at from three hundred thousand to half a mil
lion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08


A set of farm buildings in Manchester, owned
nv Mr.. Nelson Bowman of Sidney, came near
being destroyed BY FIVE, on Wednesday evening
last, at about eleven o'clock The fire was dis
covered in the roof of the shed bv a heated tiav-
eler, who Immediately gave the alarm, which
aroused the people in the neigborhood. who af-
ter long and hard fought battle, subdued the
flames.
The annual fair of the West Gardiner Agrcul
tural Society, was held in the Town House in
West Gardiner on Thursday, Oct. lst. We un.
derstand that the show was very creditable one
10 the people of West Gardiner. The show OF
fruit was especially noticeable, it being very
large and handsome
The school house in the Outlet district is FIN
ished 1t is first class house, and reflects credi
on the contractor and bailder. Mr. Joseph Spea
of West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-08
CENTRAL A NJ ERICA.
Marine Disaster.

NEW YORK. October I. Intelligence of the loss
of the Pacific mail steamer Georgia, was received
late this afternoon from Panama She was COM
ing out OF the harbor of Punta Arenas, about As
hours sail from Panama, when she struck on q
reef and went aground. She WAS bound to San
Francisco, and carried the passengers of the
steamer Colon of the same line. The passengers,
crew and everything on board were saved. The
Georgia had five cabin aud forty steersge passen-
gers and large cargo of merchandise. She was
large iron screw steamer, built few years ago
At q cost Of 100000. and was fully insured.