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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

The Colby Echo says of graduates of Colby
University: Prof. Moses Lyford contemplaes
going TO Europe the coming summer.-Rev D. 5.
Dorc is so i'll that doubts of his recovery are en-
tertained.-F. NJ. Wilson, NJ. d., is taking a
special course in surgery at the Harvard Medical
school.-E. G. Colcord is Principal of the Beverly,
Mass, High School.-C. F. Hall is instructor in
chemistry and physics at Westbrook Seminary
Vim. Goldthwait is Principal Of the high school OF
Warner, n. H.-G. W. Hall is practicing law in
Bangor.-C. A. Russell is studying law at Boston
Unversity.-C. II. Hallowell is student in the
medical department of Boston University vi. \.
Haynes, who has studied law before entering col
ege, and who has, since graduating, been studying
at Greeley. Col, has lately been admitted to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
The Indians.
THE PROSPECT OF HosTILITIEs
The SiOax and Nez Perces Bitter against
the United States.

NEW YORK, April |. Winnipeg despatch
says that the spring gathering of the Indian hunt
els has probably given rise to the stories of a wal
confederacy.
At the recent meeting of all the chief, on the
10th Of March, with police inspector Clark, all re.
newed their solemn oaths of allegiance and obed
fence 10 the police. Sitting Bull, Pretty Bear
Spoit' Eagle, Iron Dog and Others were partici-
pants
The Sioux AID Noz Perces are extremely bitter
against the United States, Boosting there are three
thousand warriors ju.t south of the line ready to
help them strike blow at notice. The police
scouts at Wood Mountain, report a large number
of macontents in that region.
Sitting Bulls people have wintered well and are
in excellent trim for fighting. Their braves cross
the frontier almost every week, and hold confer.
ence with the southern hostiles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
STATE NEWS.

The following recent business changes in
| this State
Augusta -Beal & Turner, grocers, dissolved;
now A. I. Besl x Co.
| Belfast-Paul r. Hazeltine, shipping merchant,
deceased.
Standardization Co.. file manufacturers,
dissolved; now George Lawson.
Lewiston-H. NJ. TAR, fancy goods, succeeded
by husband (Arthur Sands.)
| Mattawsmkeag-L. +. Stratton, general store,
now l.. f. Stratton & Son.
Portlsnd-Hollman, Carney. Parsons & Co.,
drugs, dissolved; now Bangs 4 Co.
South Berwck-Charles Z. Whitehead, tailor,
deceased.
The following are the failures reported in the
State the past week:
Mrs. L. l.. Libby, fancy goods. Saco, is report
ed as compromising with her creditors at 20 cents
on dollar.
Granville C. Tyler, boots ald shoes, Portland,
is reported failed.
johnson 4 Co, restaurant, Portland, are re-
ported to be in involuntary bankruptcy.
John NJ. Goodw in, grocer, Biddeford, is report
ed failed
George W. Stevens. dry goods store, Bangor. 10
reported assigned.
AFRO Ii Jones. merchant, Bangor. i, reported
failed.
John H. Sawyer, tinware, Casco, is reported
failed.
sherwn Hilton, Sandy Bay, is reported having
failed.
Isaac b. Dickinson, Wiscasset. is reported fail
ed.
John c. Dyer, Stsndish, is reported failed.
Charles W. Mckenney. Hollis, is reported fall
ed.
Jacob W. Coombs, saloon, Ellsworth. is in
bankruptcy.
Allen Swasey, Scarborough, is reported failed.
Charles w. Ramsden. Gray, is reported failed
Snow Winslow, grocers, Rockland, are re-
ported failed.
Wednesday, Col C. II. Chandler of Browuvle,
and Mr.. Burpee, civil engineer, were in Dexter
looking at the lay of the land in connection with
the proposed extension of the railroad to Dover
or Foxcroft. We understand that they were more
fsvorably impressed with that route which has al
ready been traced out, than with any other that
has been suggested. This route 10 the up
Maine street, back of Dustin's store aad foundry,
| ami on across the pond the dam.
survey of the route is to be made immediately.
Il Bangor Wing
Messrs. Miller & Randall have purchased six
hundred cords OF bark this winter for their tan
merry 10 Auburn at from six dollars &c even dol
lars per cord. Bark has been shipped 1t PASSPORT
this season and delivered at Chelsea, Mass, for
six dollars. Canada has peeled an unusually large
amount of bark this season, which has been de-
livered BY rail at Massachusetts, tannerss for
seven dollars. Lewiston Journal.
| One Auburn shoe factory reports On a2greQats
sale of six hundred cases this sprng, 70 thQhs-
and cases last spring. During the warn winter
there has not been 50 great call for the products
Of shoe factories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
FOREIGN.
England.

LONDON APRIL The Post repeats the report
that Claiborne Hardy, now secretary Of war, is to
be raised to the peerage; and will succeed Sails
bury secretary for India; and that Frederick
Arthur Stanley, secretary of the treasury, will
succeed Hardy in the war office.
Insurance Matters.
At Lloyds, Saturday, war assurances were five
shlllngs per hundred on British hul.s and cargoes
ten to twcnty shiilings on the Black Sea risks,
which are regarded with great disiavor, and half
to one pei cent. Russian bulls. 1t Is stated the
Russian exchange has fallen eleven per cent. the
past week.
Lady BuIdet COutts.
The Daily News states that Lady Burdet Coutts
is negotiating for land in Osnaburgh street on
which she intends TO erect lodgings for the poor,
capable of accommodating ten thousand persons
at a maximum rent of four shillings sixpence
weekly for domice.
Revenue.
The revenue for the fiscal year ending March
3lst, expt cted to show q considerable deficit
shows a surplus of S3,0S5,000.
Italy.
Cardinal McCloskey babe the pope farewell
Yesterday. and left Rome to-day for New York.
Papal Affairs.
The Rome correspondent OF the London Time,
saws traction hostile to the pope is said to eY
among the rdinas, headed by Cardinals Bersdi,
DINO anu MAJ ihelli' lhey are ulSpIehsep win
the temperate tenor of his allocuton the appoint
ment of arunal lrpetro as carventeDgo and the
fact that the pope has Hot announced his acces-
sion to d. posed sovereigns.
A despatch from Rome to the Pail Mall Gazette
says the commission of the cardinals appointed to
consider the position of the Catholics and refer.
encc to the psrliame ntary elections, have reported
that il is the duty of Catholics to participate in
elections and accept seats in parliament if elected
taking the usual oaths to the king and parliame IT,
but pledging themselves not to offend against the
laws of the church.
Prussia.
The Berlin correspondent to the Times tele-
graphs that it is believed that Prince Bismarck
will aequiese in the adverse vote of the Prusssn
parliament in the proposal for creating ministry
Of railways and will not dissolve the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

Col Abner Knowles of Bangor, the eminent Grim
inal lawyer whose serious illness caused apoplexy
was stated in our Geographic news yesterday, died
on Sunday. The deceased was born in Unity. Wal
do county, and was about seventy years old at
the time Of his death. He studied law with Hon
Hiram Ruggles of Thomaston, and afterwards
settled in Dexter, where he remained a number
of years, and then moved to Bangor. He has been
twice married, and had five children by his first
wife. The second wife aud two sons, Capt. Sam
uel Knowles of San Francisco, and Percy
Knowles, ESQ.,, of Webster City, Iowa, and the
three daughters, who reside in Boston, survive
him. He went out Colonel of the Sixth Maine
Regiment, in which command he was succeeded
by Col. Hiram Buinham of Cherry field, who was
promoted to Brigadier General
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

The Wing records the death of Jacob C.. Smith,
one of the oldest of Bangor merchants. The
death occurred on Saturday morning last after a
paralytic illness of over two years. Mr.. Smith
was born in that part of Haloweli, now Manches-
ter, Aug. 10th, 1909 Wien about nine years old
he went with his parents to Bath, where he was
brought up in the grocery business in his fathers
store. lie went to Bangor in 1882 and commenced
the grocery and provision trade in a little store
where Kenduskesg block now stands. He has
been engaged in the wholesale and retail grocery
trade ever since that time. Mr. Smiths first wife
was Miss Eliza A. Mitchell of Bath. His second
wife, Mrs. Harriet Brsgdon, survives him. His
only other heir is an adopted daughter. wife Of
Capt. John Cushing, who is now with her husband
in the ship Oregon ct the Chincha Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
ESIDENT HAYES.
He Thinks there will be a etter Feel.
ing now among Republican Senators.

WASHINGTON, April |. Several gentlemen
who called on the president, to-day, having Incl
dentally alluded to the position of the republican
senators toward him, he replied he supposed there
was now better feeling among them, as from
what he could hear, they had recently given ex-
preston to their views concerning him, and es-
pecislly be thought Senator Howe felt better ate
the delivery of his speech. The president does
not seem to be in the least disturbed by the ad-
verse crit csms. placing himself on the ground
that he is acting in accordance with his sense of
rght.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

L. CLARK of Bolton. p. O., was instantly killed
Saturday, by being thrown from sled.
The dwelling house of John E. Trefethen OF
Portsmouth was burned this morning. Loss two
thousand and three hundred; insured.
VIM. Haughan was yesterday convicted at ST.
John, of the murder Of May Quinn, February Sd
The city elections at Columbus, Ohio, yester.
day, passed Oft quietly. A larger vote than usua
was polled. Every thing indicates the election d
full democratic ticket by the usual msjorities
with slight democratic gain in the council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
DOings OF the Board of Alderme n !,

The Board of Aldermen held meeting. Satur
day afternoon.
Petitions of Geo. II. Cross and ais, of II. X
Choate for sidewalk, Of S. A. Thurston and ais.
| for new road, were referred to committee on high
WAYS.
Petition of Z. Haskell and "a others, fer reser
voir near Crosby street, for fire purposes, reat
and referred to committee on fire department.
Petition of G. W. Jones for concrete Sidewalk
on Winter street, referred to committee on High
WAYS.
The bond Of J L. Fish Street COMMISSIONS,
for Western district, approved.
w. h. Turner was granted permission to use
portion of the sidewalk in front of his shop or
Bridge street, for building purposes The re-
quest of G. W. Jones' for a renewal of bis license
as auctioneer, was read, and the same granted
Baker x l.ongfellow were authorized to erect
post in front of their store on Water street
Drs. Brickett and Croker addressed the Board
relative to committing John II. IIartwe to the
Insane Hospital The app icston for his comm it.
ment was referred to special committee consist
ing OF Aldermen Chissm and Fowler.
Thomas j. Trask was confirmed as Engineer OF
the Cushnoc fire engine.
Aldermen Sibley and Walker were appointed a
committee to receive, SOFT and count votes for
City Auditor. They reported rs follows:
Whole number of votes,
T.. G. Storer had 5
ID. c. Robinson, 2
And E. G. Storer was declared elected Auditor
for the current political year.
Rev. Samuel Upjohn elected Supervisor of
Schools for the ensuing year.
The vote for Keeper of Kennebec Bridge stood
as follows
Whole number of votes,
William b. Small had 2
Reuben McKenney, 2
c. b. Long fellow, l
S. b Worthley, 9
There being no choice, the second ballot was
taken, resulting as follows:
ID. II. Gilley had 5
+. Il. Longfelow, |
$. b. Worthley, |
And D. II. Gilley was declared elected keeper
of keHnebec bridge.
Reuben Mckinney was unanimously elected
Surveyor of Lumber.
Roll of accounts No | read and approved.
Levant Waldron was elected Pound Keeper.
The committee on Bell and Clock. was instruct
ed to employ the Sexton of the Granite church to
ring the bell of tina, church for city purposes for
the ensuing year.
a committee consisting of Aldermen Fowler,
Mitchell and Hobbs, appointed TO revise the
salaries of city officers.
On motion of Alderman Hobbs il was voted TO
hold the regular meetings of the Board on the
first Saturday of each month, at go o'clock P. NJ.
The committee on Clocks reported that they
had employed Mr.. S. A. Russell to take care of
the city clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
Clinton Locals.

The 9th and last entertainment of the Good
Templars' course occurred Monday evening,
March 25th, at Centennial Hail." consisting of
choice music, a poem by Prof. n. A. Luce of
Augusta, entitled Deacon John Guzzle's Dream"
and closing with drama entitled Among the
Breakers which was nicely rendered by home tai
emit The drama is pronounced by many as the best
ever given in our village. Prof. Luces finished
and pleasing style of delivery, together with his
power of elocution, afforded our people rare treat
in the line of literary entertainment. The entire
exercises are highly spoken of by all present.
There is fair prospect that C. Jewett & Co.,
lately failed. will effect compromise with their
creditors without proceedings in bankruptcy. All
their creditors save one or two. are willing to &C
cept the proposed terms of settlement. Mr. Jewett
has been in business here several years, and is an
old and respected citizen. and has the sympathy
of the entire community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

The cheerful notes of the steam tug CITY of
Lynn woke the echoes along the Kennebec yes
terday afternoons it sailed up to our city wharves
having in tow the schooner "Mary Shields, Capt.
Watt, from Gardiner. to load with plaster for
Boston. Those wishing to send general freight
can do so by applying at the wharf. This is the
first arrival Of the season. fortnight in advance
of last season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
Disasters to Maine Vessels.

Schooner John Fa,num of st, George, Me-
from Winter Harbor, for Philadelphia, with a car
60 of ice. parted chains on Nantucket Shoals, the
night of the 29th, beat over Tuckernuck shosl
and was Saturday besched in lesky condition on
Tuckernuck Island. The vessel and cargo W i'll be
total loss. Material stripped by wreckers flom
the island. The crew proceeded to Nantucket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
KENTUCKY.


LOUISVILLE, April |. Between and o'clock
this morning, mysterious murder was committed
in the fatal "Wet Woods" Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
MARROW, respectable old couple, were to appear
as witnesses to-day in important criminal case,
and it is supposed that the effect of their damag-
ing testimony was to be destroyed by numbering
them. They were found lying close together
dead. with their heads and legs severed from the
bodies. They were burned to death. There is
no clue to the murderers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
W ALDOBORO.
Town NJ Getting.

WALDoBoRo', April l. AT an unusually large
town meeting, to day, presided over by Hon.
Isaac Reed after few well chosen remarks by
that gentleman. it was unanimously voted to raise
the sum called for to pay the interest on coupons
of the Knox & Lincoln Railroad bonds issued by
this town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
THE RETURNING BOARD.
General Anderson is Release d.

NEw ORLEANS, April l. The supreme court
made the following order in the Anderson case
lii ordered and decided that rehe sring is re-
fused and that our judgement stand undisturbed.
Anderson's counsel Immediately went with a GER
titled copy of the decree before Judge Whitaker,
who at once ordered the release of Anderson, and
at about 1890 Z. NJ. he was released from parish
prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

Judge Peters. who was designated to hold
court at Calais in April, will not do SO, from the
fact that the recent death of his mother at Ellis
worth has made it necessary for him to be there
considerable of the time, and ne has made ar
engagements with Judge Dinfprth to exchange
with him. and will hold the April term at Ell
worth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

FINANCIAL MATTERS.
Secretary Sherman on the Finance

New YORK, April l. Secretary Sherman was
before the committee on banking to-day, by inv-
tation, and in the course of his statement claimed
that after resumption Of specie pay ments he would
have authority TO reissue three hundred millions
dollars of United States notes, under authority of
the existing law of 1873, contained in the revised
statutes relative to the reissue of United States
notes received for taxes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

Our State is thus criticised by an out-of-the-
State exchange
Maine husbands come a trick on laxative
wives. A man tells his wife that he is going to
Asusanguatsnsogowm ongotougo fishing. He
then requests all his friends 10 call at his house
and inquire his whereabouts. When he returns
the poor woman is exhausted and doesn't speak
again for q month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
Strike.
conn ECTlCUl.
Election.

IIARTFoRE, April l. The election here to- day
was carried by the democrats for executive off,
GERS. George G. Summer. democrat, was Chosen
mayor by six hundred majority, In the board Of
aldermen there was tie. In the common coup-
Gil four majority republican. making the same re-
publican ma joIity on joint ballot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
M AIRY LAND.
Legislative,

ANNAPOLIS, April l. The joint resolution of
Montgomery Blair, instructing the State Attori ey
General to exhibit bill in the supreme court of
the L nited States praying for Judicial review of
the electoral count passed the senate concurrent
ly tonight, fourteen senators voting yes. The
legislature has adjourned sine die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

Marine Disaster.

BATH, April /. The schooner Siak, of East
Mschiss, johnson master, struck ledge in Her
ring Gut, causing bad leak, came TO anchor near
Squirrel Island, water logged, and was towed to
the marine railway in Boothbsy, by the steamer
Ssmoset, on Saturday evening, where she will re-
nair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
supreme Judicial Court-DanfOrth. j.
Presiding.

MONDAY, April I.
The judge sat three or four hours this forenoon.
busily di.pospg of miscellaneous lot of motions
&c, such as usually come up at the close Of a
torn. and then adjourned the court, but not final
ly An adjourned term was found necessary to
enable Mr. Bean, the receiver of the Winthrop
Savings Bank, to present his final account and OBJ.
tain an order authorizing further dividend tc
deposltors. There are also several important cas-
now under reference, where reports are soon tc
be made, and where the parties are DESTROYS OF
having judgment entered therein, without unnec
essay delay. For these purposes the court adj
journed to Friday. April 10 h, a: 8 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

The State College cadets are now making them
selves more proficient thar ever in the manual of
arms and other movements of military drill A
special inducement to this end is the elegant silver
medal which Prof. Hills, the popular instructor of
military, has lie to be awarded to the best
drilled cadet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

Special religious meetings are still held at the
vestry of the Free Baptist church, and will be
continued each evening through the week. There
is very good degree of religious interest, and
several persons have presented themselves for
prayer. Preaching this evening at | 2 o'clock.
All are cordially invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
The Fish Question.
The Presidents Message on the Subject
not to be Sent at Present.

NEW YORK, April l. The presidents message
asking an appropriation for the fisheries award,
will not be sent at present. Thornton is reported
quite annoyed ct the discussion recently indug-
ed in iu this country. in which the course Of Eng
land has been questioned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

F. Z. C.. Robbins, formerly of Winthrop. and for
few years principal of the high school at Sacca-
Kappa, has been engaged as principal of the new
high school in Deering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

As showing the value of advertising. the Ken
nebec Reporter saws Zone party in this city made
sixteen dollars last week on an advertisement in
this paper that cost him only 81 90" And still
people say they don't believe advertising pays"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

The manufsctcry of the North and West Auburn
Cheese Co.. has been purchased bv the Auburn
Cheese Co.., who will hereafter carry the cheese
making business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

Yesterday forenoon the wind blew the fire down
one of the chimnies at the large machine shop
building at the dam, aud set the shavings and saw
dust on fire. There lively work for while,
but the fire was extinguished without doing dam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

Probably the greatest crayon portrait artist now
living is Rowse of Boston. Rouse is a native of
Augusta and a school-fellow of the famous paint
or. Eastman johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

Mr.. Rueben Mckinney failed of an election as
Bridge keeper, but was unanimously chosen by the
hoard of Aldermen as Messurer of Lumber
That bridge. over the "bloody chasm."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02
Death,
NEW JERSEY.
Daring Burglaries.

ELIZABETH, April |. ST. Patricks church was
broken open last night and the poor boxes robbed
and two dwelling houses were also robbed and an
attempt made to break into the Dime savings
bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

Devotional meetings at the First Baptist church
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings
of this week at 30 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

Vessels are not only coming up the kennebet
river for ice but they are loading elsewhere in the
rivers and Lsrbors of Maine. with this "solid com
fort" which is being shipped Tor Southern ports
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

An exchange things "there is cheerful look
about cord of wood that inspires us with more
genuine satisfaction thon any of the paintings by
the old masters" Perhaps this editor does not
appreciate the fire of artistic genius
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

S. S. Brooks x Co., have the handsomest
rangement of signs of any traders business
men on the street. BY those signs they mean to
conquer. And they will, too.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

Agricultural exchanges are advising farmers to
look over their farming tools, and make necessary
repairs be fore the rush of spring work begins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

Gardeners are looking over their beans poles,
saved for seed last fail, to pick out those most
likely to sprout quickly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-02

Regret is expressed on every hand at Rev. Mr.
Tden's resignation, and the desire expressed thst
il may be recalled