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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-06-12
state College Commencement.


The annual commencement at the State College
at Orono is nearing. Commencement week begins
June 22nd-27th. This is always looked forward
to with great interest by the friends Of the insti-
tuition, and there will doubtless be large gather
ing at Orono to be present at the interesting ex-
ercises. On Saturday evening, June 22nd, at 7.30
clock, in the Town Hall, the Sophomore class
will give their Prize defamation exhibition.
Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock in the Town Hall,
Rev. Charles F. Allen. d. d., President Of the
College, will deliver the Baccalsureate sermon.
Monday evening at 730 o'clock, Prof. Hamlin of
the Theological Seminary, will deliver address
in the Town Hall. On the afternoon of Tuesday,
at o'clock, there will be a drill and dress parade
by Co.'S A and B, Coburn Cadets. 10 the even
ing there will be q reception at tie Presidents.
Wednesday will be the regular commencement
day. In the forenoon at 10. 80 o'clock, there will
be the exercises of the graduating class at the
Town Hall After this will DO the commencement
dinner. In the evening the commence
ment concert. will be given in Nor
ombega Hall in Bangor, with Miss Cary. Miss
Lewis and the Mendelssohn Quintette Club as
talent. On Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, the
exercises of Glass day will be given. These will
he in the Town Hall and are sure to be of very
interesting nature. There is promise of com
mencement of much interest.
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THE RESULT ANTICIPATED FAY.
ORABLE TO RUSSIA.
Ronmanla and Servia Barr, d Out.

BERLIN. June IL. All the penipotontaries will
have arrived here by Wednesday except the
Turkish who cannot reach the city before Friday
saturday.
The penepotenaries will be received Wednes.
day in state audience by the crown prince. They
will be conveyed to the palace in state carriages.
On Thursday afternoon the congress will meet
for the first time and after the transaction of the
necessary fromalites such verihston of the
several powers of plenipotentiaries aud the ap-
ponment of officials, will proceed to regular bust
ness.
Zee proceedings will be opened by Prince Bis.
marck, rs president, by submitting his memoran-
dunn of OF resume of the su jects to be treated
de cately by the Ilenipotent aries, each Of whom
Will receive a copy of this document
The business OF the first sitting will be confined
to the settlement of the question whether or no,
congress shall invite Greece to participate in its
transactions.
1t is highly improbable that Roumaua or Ser
via will be accorded direct to the congress
either with full or consultation powers.
The original anticipation that the congress
would complete its labois in fortnight, is thought
likely to be realized. The commissioners will
then be sent to Turkey to settle the dates.
The result of the congress, it is anticipated
here, will not be unfayotablc to Russia.
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1t was then unanimously voted that the excursion
be made to the Richmond camp meeting ground.
The following were chosen committee to carry
out the arrangements Methodist, DIR.
f. J Roberts, Universalist, j. w. Clapp; Unita-
rsn, Miss Helen Piper; Congregationalst,
Joshua Nyc; Free Baptist, Rev. c. F. Penney
Baptist, Hiram Clark Christian, Dearborn Long
fellow. This committee will see to it that sub
committees are appointed in the several churches.
TO carry out the details OF the arrangement. The
excursionists will 90 by rail at grestly reduced
rates, probably Is cents for the round trip for
adults, and Is cents for children. No better
place could be selected for excursion on the
beautiful grounds of the Kennebec Valley Camp
meeting Association ample facilities will be af-
iorded for the rational and pleasant enjoymen Of
the day. Music will probably be furnished by the
Augusta band
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The Potter Investigation
THE STANLEY MATTHEWS MAT
TEX POSTPONED.
J. T.. Anderson Recalled and Gu S.
toned by Cox.

WASHINGTON, June II.
The Potter committee met Mt 4 %. Chairman
Potter bad letter read which he had written to
Stanley Matthews, to accompany the subpoena
served yesterday upon that gentleman, saying 1t
was not II e desire of the commit to interfere
with Matthews duties a. senator, and that there
Will be every disposition On the part Of the com
mntee to SUIT hs convenience in respec; TO time Of
attendance
/ At the Instance of Cox, the whole subject was
laid over for the present.
James +. Anderson was ie-ca He'd and question
ed by Cox, relative to the appointment Of his
brother to the Philadelphia custom house.
| The witness stated that his brother appoint
ed by Gen. smith TO an appointment 10 tho treas
ury department and still retained the same posi-
ton.
COx-l desire to ask you few questions with
reference IT, the orig inal sreemeut between orr
self and Weber
Q-Do you remember " it'll c'earness your meet
ing with Weber about the time the original agree
mcnt was executed;
Al do
Q-ls it not true, as matter of fact that you
only Acknowledged that paper before the notary
and not before Weber,
| Alt is not.
Odd not some one, after the acknow edg-
meat was made, write IN the words "aud ID. \.
Weber" at he end of the acknowledgement
A-So, sir.
| Q-Alter the acknowledgement was made was
not the name of ID. A. Weber written thereon
A-No, sir.
Reed-Did you ever say TO anyone that the let
ter written by you TO sherman WAS signed by Mir
StOughton
Al did not
Odd you at any time say you had letter to
Sherman written by Stoughton
Al did not
Q-Among the letters sent to New York july
I'd, which one OF Shermaus letters was among
the numberf
A-One on a long printed slim
Q-When you offered Agnes Jencks $500 for
the Sherman letter. d i'd you have that amount OF
money!
A-No, but could have borrowed it in Phila-
delphla on my own responsibility.
Witness then, before being excused, made a
statement TO the effect that during the previous
examination, Reed had put good many words in
hi, mouth which he had no idea of utterng.
At the o'clock session of the committee, the
chairman asked of the Sergeant-at Arms if Oar
re, exRepresentative OF Louisiana, was present.
The reply was that he had been in waiting, but
had since gone to the Senate to see Kellogg.
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Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO Dune IT, 1878.
FLOUR-Extra spring 4.4Oa5.G0: western 40;
southern 20.
WHEAT No. , spring esha-; Cash. 9sxa-;
June. 0.9iia a0.s44 July, 0.0UasS; August, 50 "a
= No: 5, o.ssh; Regular. ia; rejected rs.
80 CORN Sales regular. -; cash -a36's June
37k.
OATs-Cash 23aa-; June 25,.a25X; July, 2sS
a23's August,
RYE 51ts.
BARLEY-4sI.
DRESSED HOGS-4 ila4.l2k.
PORN Cash 9O5-a9.l2h; June, 7.72L; July
SSH August, 37Ha7 A..
LARD-Cash = 70-a6.70 June 652k- q; July
6.l7ls a6.7S-; August, Ska.
BULK MEATS y shoulders 3Ha41, short rib
sides thi-5; short clear rib 4 40 clear sides
6Aa6A.
WH1SKEY-l04.
FREIGHTs-Corn to Buffalo p .cents; wheat
do g. cents.
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concert was greatly appreciated, As was shown by
the fine audience that came ont to listen to the
charming music. At the close three hearty cheers
were given for the Band. the members of which
we're very much grstifed bv the warm reception
BY the people on the heights. We understand
that the order has been given for the manufacture
of the new Uniform by the Band.
Hanging on to the skirts of BarAums Circus,
and for which the managers are not al all respon-
sible, is a gang OF persons, against the depreda-
tons Of which we desire to warn our citizens
They ostensibly set up refieshment stands. but
are liable to be found in the houses of our citizens
or their hands in pockets where they do not be-
long They will be likely to commit their depre-
dations when the people are looking at the pro-
cession this morning, styling int the houses, and
laying their hands to anything within reach
Look out for them and keep the houses guarded.
The police will be watchful and vigilant.
Mr.. John W Thornton, one of the leading
members Of the Suffolk bar, died at Oak Hill on
Thursday MIR. Thornton was born at Ssco,
and WAS q descendant of the Rev. Samuel
Thornton minister of Yarmouth, Mass Receiv-
inc his education in the Thornton Academy at
Saco. Mr.. Thornton took a course Of study at the
Harvard Law School, where he graduated in $40
He then studied with his uncle the Hon. John
Fairfield Governor of Maine, and afterwards
United States Senator for this State, and estab-
fishing himself in Boston, continued the practice
of his profession there for over thirty years
One or two questions Was the large lathe re-
moved from the machine shop in this city TO
Wateryille without authority Have orders
been gwen not to remove any more of the tools
or machinery from the shop heref Is it in the in
terests of economy to break up the Augusta ma
rhine shop, where locomotives have been rebuilt,
and made as good as new, and where work of this
kind can be done as cheap or cheaper than at
apy other point along the routef Is it true that
when the wages of common workmen on the road
were cut down ten per cent, the salary of the
President was doubledf These conundrums are
simply thrown out for consideration.
Monday afternoon, Mr.. Al Staples Of this
city, had occasion to call at the house of Capt.
Jacob Britt who lives on the bank of the river,
near "Britts gully" Mr.. S. left his horse stand
ing without being hitched. On returning for bis
team, he found it Issing, and looking over the
hank distance of some thirty feet, he saw the
WAGON minus the shafts. far out into the river,
And the horse, apparently unframed, vending his
way round the bank toward the culvert under the
railroad, through which he was led into the main
road. Men near by in 3 boat sailed out into the
stream and secured the wagon, which was some
what bruised Mr.. S. cody walked home, cane
in hand, driving the horse through State street,
and with the exception of the walk, none the
worse for the trip.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
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Daily Kennsbrr Journal.
VI ADDISON.
Fire.

MADISON, June IL. The house Of John
Head was burned yesterday afternoon. About
four O'Clock +. NJ, fire discovered on the
porch; al alarm was at once given and about two
hundred people were on The spot in a very few
minutes; the fire was kept back ustil nearly all
the furniture taken out, although some W hat
injured by fire and water. A large sheep barn or
shed and stable torn down and carried
away in order to save two large barns. There
were about one thousand bushels of potatoes in
the cellar, but there was an insurance upon the m
Mr.. Head had about .S3 500 worth Of railroad
bonds which cannot be found and it is feared they
were burned; also SIS or $50 in money. The los 5
by fire and damage caused by fire is estimated at
about Sc 900, including bonds and money. 1t is
thought be will get $1,000 CT 81 600 by insurance
Mrs. Head al the time Of fire confined to
her bed. She moved to a neighbours, and is
now 10 quite a critical state.
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A meeting of representatives Of the several
Sunday, Schools in the city, was held on Monday
evening, at the office of Hon. Joshua Nye, to con-
slider the matter OF joint excursion. Committees
we're present from all the Sunday Schools in the
city with the exception of the Episcopalian and
the Catholic. Rev. w. M. Sterling was made
chairman of the meeting Mr.. Nye stated the OBJ
ject of the meeting to be to see if the several
cieties would would join in an excursion on the
coming Fourth of July. If such a decision is
made, then it would be necessary to ascertain the
point to which the excursion would be made, and
appoint committees to make the proper arrange
ments. Remarks upon the subject, and in favor
of an excursion, were made by gentlemen from
the several schools. and it WAS unanimously voted
to have union celebration and excursion Of all
the schools on the approaching Fourth Of July
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MEXICO.
The Lcrdo Revolution.
THE GOVERNMENT TROOPS ROUT
THE REvOLUTIONISrS.
The Revolution Il Failure.

NEW ORLEANS June II. The Galveston New:
Lerdo special say. a courier brought news yester-
day that Col. Aegriatsnd hundred and fifty gov.
eminent troops attacked two hundred revolution
lists under CARA Ayala at Los Ledrones forty
miles north of New Laredo and after severe en-
gagement completely routed them taking many
prisoners and capturing the arms, horses, &c
Many are reported killed and wounded on both
sides, but details are wanting. There was glea
rejoicing 10 New Laredo on the receipt of the
above intelligence. The revolution is regarded a.
a complete failure in this section.
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LOUISIANA.
A Publication of Old Dispatches.
General Grant Settled the Louisiana
Question.

New YORK, June IL. Several dispatches from
Pitkin. Packard, Kellogg and others, from New
Orleans TO officials in Washington, under date OF
January 9th and Sth. 1877. showing the necessity
of recognizing and sustaining the Packard gov
eminent, are printed together with the reply OF
President Grant declining to use troops for either
state government, to show that there was no need
of bargain or arrangements, rs the Louisiana
question was to all intents settled by General
Grant, on confession of Packard to him that he
was too weak himself, without the aid of federal
troops.
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The Grand Parade and Great Show.

2. r. Barnum's "Greatest Show on Earth
reached here carly this morning, with its specia
trains, and exhibitions will be given at the usua
hours, this afternoon and evening
The street parade will start from the exhibition
grounds, near the Capitol, at the hour of $50 A
VI. This early start is necessary on account Of
the immense amount Of material put into the pro
ccssion, which at its close has TO be placed in
proper position, in the three mammoth pavilions
beneath wbicn the exhibit ons are given. Those
who desire to see this street pageant will have to
be upon the main street by nine o'clock.
A prominent feature in this parade will be the
appearance of twelve of the twenty trained stall
lions, each led by groom in uniform; six pom
lerous elephants, a long retinue of chariots tab
leau cars, cages. &c, steam calliope, an opened
den OF performing lions and tigers, moving auto
mats and many other attractive features are to
be seen in the procession.
Mr.. Barnum will be present and address the au-
dence at each exhibition.
For the accommodation of ladies and children
and all who desire to avoid the crowd which al
ways besege Barnum's ticket wagon, on the show
ground, q ticket Office has been opened ct Parker
c. Ksllochs Drug Store, Water street, where re-
served chairs and general admission tickets car
be secured at all hours. for either Of the two exh
billions, at the usual slight advance. All who de-
sire to avoid delay at the ciicus. and the annoy
ance of the crowd, and also secure an early ad
mission, and the very best seats in the pavio
should purchase their tickets at Kallochs.
At Portland, on Saturday, fifteen thousand per
sons visited the show, and hundreds were turned
away, unable to gain admission At kockland
yesterday. the mammoth tents were crowded, and
the evening exhibition was visited by the officers
OF the Cimbra, who chartered steamer and came
all the way from Southwest Harbor to Rockland
to attend the Greatest Show on Earth"
At Boston, week before last, the Journal men
tons that Gov. Rice, Longicllow nearly all the
clergy, and the entire municipal government, Wis.
tied the exhibition.
The twenty trained stations have everywhere
delighted and amazed all who have witnessed theiI
wonderful exhibitions of equine sagacity. The
menagere is said TO be the largest and finest col
lection Of rare ANIMALS and birds exhibited in
the United States. The circus is entirely differ
en from any thing hitherto seen here, and the mu
scum is one of Barnum's own organizing.
We bespeak liberal patronage for the veteran
manager, whose presence in our midst will be as
great curiosity as any thing he has in his "Great
est Show on Earth"
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DEEItIN(..
Burglary.

PORTLAND, June IL. Last night the mill on
Deering bridge, owned by z. II. Tracey & Son,
was broken into, the safe blown open, and some
one hundred and fifty dollars 10 bills, silver and
copper carried off. The burglar. effected an en-
trance by prying off the bolt on the street door,
having filled in their endeavors to raise one of
the windows.
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RHODE ISLAND.
Funeral.

NEWPORT, June IL. The funeral of Thomas
Wynsns was solemnized at II O'Clock this morning
at the residence of the deceased, near Brenton 5
Point, four miles from the city. Rev. Chas. +.
Brooks oificisted. The remains were enclosed in
black walnut casket, with silver trimmings. The
plate bore the following inscription: "Thomas
Wynans, born Dec. &c. 1919; died June 10, rs.
A number of prominent persons from Baltimore
and elsewhere Were present. The remains were
temporarily placed in the tomb.
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THIS SEASONS CROPS.
A Very Good Prospect for Food.

NASHVILLE, June IL. The report of the agr
cultural bureau for May estimates the yield o.
wheat for the year at eight million bushels. The
oat crop is fun average and very promising
Grasses are promising. The tobacco crop will bt
third less, generally not looking we'll. Corn,
full average crop was planted and it looks well
The fruit crop, apples excepted, will be very large
and tine.
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THE MATTHEWS COMMITTEE.
No Meetings 10 be Held During July or
August.

WASHINGTON, June IL. The Matthews com
mttee met to organize. Mr. Edmunds, the chair
man, was detained al his residence by illness, and
Mr. Allison presided. 1t was agreed to deter any
business until the adjournment of the present SEES
sion of congress, and the committee also agreed
not to hold meetings during July and August.
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A babe in the house is a sunbeam and the hest
rattle You can give it is box Of SLIPPERY
ELM LOZENGES, for Coughs. For sale by all
Druggists.
Cs-well & Co, corner Washir gton and Winter
Sts., Boston.
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The Vanderbilt will case wa. again before til
court, to-day.
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DARING ROBBERY.
Five ROughs Enter IA Street Car and TAX
$50 in Change.

New YORK, June IL. Five roughs entered a
horse car on Third Avenue between 9 and 10 last
opening, at 9th street, with revolvers, and beat
Mr.. Lafera seriously, and took bag containing
about $50 in change, belonging to the Railroad
Co, from him. and escaped. The car was full Of
passengers, who didn't help the conductor protect
Lafetra. The conductor was badly beaten. No
police were to be found. The wounds ef Lafetra
may prove fatal.
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TN: SClENcE OF LIFE
SELF PRESERVATION.

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Barnum to-day. And if the weather is good
there will be mighty rush to the city. Seventeen
thousand persons attended his two exhibitions in
Portland, on Saturday, and be was obliged TO turn
away some for want of room. If citizens,
and tally ladies and children will try to at
tend the afternoon exhibition to day, they will
avoid the crowd of the evening, and all will be
accommodated. Tickets may be had at Parker
c. Kalloch's drug store
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MATTERS IN GERM ANY.


BERLIN, June IL. The federal council is ex-
peced to consent to the dissolution of the Reich
stag to-day.
The Bulletin at 100 A. NJ. says the Emperor
continues to improve. His wounds are all heal
ed. His night arm Is stl swollen, but less sus
ceptible.
The condition of Modelling is so much improved
it is thought likely he will recover.
Arrests for reasonable utterances among the
queLt.
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FOREIGN.
England.

MANCHESTER, June IL. The Guardian says a
statement is current at London clubs and in high
political circles, that dissolution of parliament
will shortly be announced, and that report finds
such general acceptance that several members
have gone to look after their constituencies.
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The liabilities of Foulke & Sons, shipping mer
chants, are nearly half a million.
Missing.