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Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
TIE EASTERN QUESTION.
GREECE JORE ADMITTED TO THE
CONGRESS-.
The Que stiOn OF the Withdrawal of the
KussIan Troops.

New YORK June 20. Balm despatch SAYS
Debbuel, Russian amba>sa tor, Ia, gone to st.
Petersburg. TO induce the car To sanction the
withdrawal of forces from the vicinity OF Con
,tantinOple. Audra-sy advocates their withdrawal
to AdrlanOpr The occupation by Russia Of
Shumla ahd Narua, au the occupation Of Bosnia
by Austria during tie Russian occupation of
Bulgaria.
The congrt - Yesterday finally dec led to all
NIT the Il pieseuta i've Ut Greece during discus
sions affecting that nation. The question of with
drawal of the BRUSH fleet aud Russian army
hom before ConstantinOp!e was indefinitely post
poned. 1t Is believed Greece wi refuse condi
uonal representation III the congress
LONDON, Jane % The Times Berlin despatch
says consideration OF the bulgarian question IA
congress was postponed, yesterday. because the
plenlpOeuuarS who was to open the discussion
was MT ready with his prep )sals.
BERLIN, June 20 Congress admits Greece,
with consultative voice in questions affecting
Greek interests.
VIENNA, Ju.e -. Political correspondence
says Tie powers continue to act IN grouy- Ia Ber-
lin, but II i not necessarily in hostile statr.
Austria and England tom one point OF view, and
Turkey from al. thcr, oppose kls,Ias clai n.
Germany, France and Italy adopt a mediatory
attitude but this will not hinder any from voting
IN favor OF one OF the otner groups when the
questions become clearly defined. There can be
tile doubt ot il thorough understanding between
Eng laud ami Austria, OF OF the likelihood OF it>
continuance during the deliberations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
STATE NEWS.

u D,niel Dollotf, formely Of Milford but now of
Alton comm ed suicide Tuesday night by cutting
his throat and ls not expected to recover. He has
been out of health for some time and that coupled
with his distressed financial condition drove him
to the rash act.
As Mr.. Asa ). Greene Of Surry was at work in
his field lear the sea shore one day last week, he
heard an unusual commotion among the crows on
the flats, and on going to the spot found one of
the 'colored gemmon" with his foot fast in the
mud \ closer investigation showed that he was
firmly held by large quahaug. Both TAX
to the shore, the crows wings cut with the in
tention of taking him home to dinner, but his
crowshp fearing there might be some trickery be-
hind this show of hospitality, bit of his toe,
leaving the luckless quahaug with nothing of his
victim but toe nail. Ellsworth American.
Oren Goodwin and James Stackpole of Conway
Juncuon, who were arrested tor burglary in Geo.
Getchelrs store 10 Wells, were taken befors ~
ven A. Butler at North Berwick, and bound o1er
in the SUN of $1,000 each, for their appeafrete n
the conrt in Alfred next September. hlT- Getch-
ellis safe was blown open and Tie sacues plnn0o4
that portion of their game we'll. the aafe hnd =
srse keyhole tins lhey filed Nith powder sod
when train the Eastern read pAssed bcnenSh
the hi ige (Mr. Getchesfs store 4 close b the
ra lroatD they llshsed ~ lose nna tlUw spensop
safe A remark dpDeed u GoodsiS, that tho
keyhole Of The safe vas tnlAr 20 that burglary
up1n him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
The Indians.
SPOTTED TAILS TRIBE GETTING
TROUBLESOME
MORE OUTBREAKS ECTED At
SEVERAL POINTS.

New YORK, June 20. Adyiccs from Spotted
Tail Indian agency state that the Chief and his
band are to have big dance the 20th, and as they
have recently been supp led with al ,ns and ammu-
nition, they threaten that, If the contract to re-
move Them by the government is not carried out
hy that time, they will 90 on the wsrpath. Ii is
also stated that Red Clouds warriors Will JON
Spotted Tail # he goes on the warpath.
WASHINGTON, June 20. An official despatch
iiom Mcdowell at San Francisco, shows that
Gen'l Grover and Capt. Barnard are in close pul-
suit Of the Indians who have left STEMS Noun
tain. Mcdowell believes that they are making
ior the Salmon River country.
SAN Francisco. june 20. A Silver City des-
pacn says that Major Egberts, with hive comps-
mics of the l2th infantry. numbering eight officers
aud l3j men, arrived here at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing, having made a forced march across the coun-
Try from Cornlcopia, averaging 80 miles day.
They remained here two hours and depnted for
Camp Lyon, about twenty five miles distant, on
the Oregon & Idaho line.
An outbl eak OF the Indians at the Duck Valley
reservation, is anticipated at Paradise Valley and
at Bninns River trouble is also anticipated among
the Indians.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
Ths C.amm,r school Examination.

YESTERDAY VA, Grand day with the grammar
school, iis teachers scholars and friends, it being
the occurrence Of the annual examination. The
decoration of the school room wa- more elaborate
than ever before attempted. Trailing vines and
evergreen were hung about the room, in graceful
form and arrangement, around the windows aud
about the ceiling, aud twieing the columns.
Cropping out from the evergreen were beautiful
flower aud bouquets Of flowers and plint- we've
placed 90 The TEACHERS desk and in every avail a
Die place ab1ut the room, which with the pictures
and her ornaments. preserved fine aad very
attractive rp.trance.
The exercises lasted all day, aud consisted of
critical aad thorough reviews of the ,tudes pur.
sued by the several clIsse- rcciiations, declnma-
tions, singing etc. In arithmetic, the scholars
performed their examples on the board and cv
plaincd them, and in geog arhy tracing them
upon the maps. All day long the room was
crowded with Interested spectators, who without
the least tagging Of interest remained through the
entire exercises. In a there was the demonstra.
ton of the great power and influence of Mr.
Robertson a. teacher Ills wonderful success is
10 longer a wonder when one becomes familiar
with the man and conversant with his ways OF in
parting knowledge. Among the excellent deca
nations Yesterday, we cannot 70 bear mentioning
those of G. f. Dunton, Fannie Miller. Grace
Lawson and Julia Bigelow. The clls, history by
May Cox, gave briefly and clearly the history of
the individual members of the class. The fr,t
class, which goes out from the school, now
numbers 26, the most of whom will enter the high
school VIII Perkins read the class prophecy,
predicting bright future for each Of the members.
1t contained some capital hits The yaledctorv
by Miss Al ce Penney contained beautiful and
affecting addresses to teachers, scholars and class
mates Just before the parting song, Mr. Robert
son, the primo pal, was presented with a magnif-
cent Illustrated volume Of Dore's "Ancient Mari
ner.' The proseutation speech was made by Fred
H. Owen, for the first class. Mr.. Robertson was
profoundly affected, and addressed the school in
feeling remaiks.
4 ,,fs he I,,h - IA al
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
The Sundry Civil Bill.

In the sundrN civil appropriation bill, as re-
ported from the committee ON conference, last
night there was a section providing for the con-
tnuance OF the Hot Springs commission, created
in 1877. to appraise and sell the valuable govern
ment reservations which embrace those springs III
Arkansas. The surprising discovery was made
to-day that this section almost entirely omit.
ted in the enrolment of the bill in the office of the
clerk Of the House of Representatives. The op
erations OF the Hot Springs commission will have
to be suspended until Congress can again act up
on the subject. Meanwhile the present occupants
OF the reservation will remain undistprbed. Very
large ecuniary interests are involved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
WISCONSIN.
Indian Matters.

MADISON, June 90 Lieut.. Gen Sheridan tel.
egiaphed Gov. smith, tonight, descrediting the
story of the compact berween the Chippewas and
Souy, but says there may be some truth in IL.
lie has sent Col For,ythe of his staff to Burnett
county, to investigate matters There is a com b.
pany OF I. ). troops at Fort Smelling, which can
he used If required. Gov Smith has ordered
Gen Blyart to accompany Col Forsvthe and re-
port the exact condition of affairs.
LATER The despatch of last night announc.
ing serious trouble with the Chippewa Indians, is
confirmed today by the receipt of telegrams from
the county Judge and the sheriff of Burnet
county,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
lSStbtJ
The Greenbackers.

ST LOUIS, June 20. The committee on plat
form OF the greenback state convention, in ses-
SION at La, Mo, after eight hours labor, re-
ported the declaration OF princi Piles this morning
embracing nineteen resolutions, Of essentially the
same character as those OF previously held con-
ventlons IN other States. Among other things
they pronounce against strikes, revolutions and
all violent measures for The relief Of labor favors
the enactment of laws giving mechanics and la
borers first lien all description of their work
for their full wages. A l.. Gsirap of Macon
was nomin ,ted Tor judge OF the Supreme court |;
.. Hayden of ot. Louis, railroad commissioner !:
aud NJ. Greenwood Of Kansas City, superinten-
dent Of public instruction.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
BATH.


BATH jane 20, Launched OF Wednesday, by
Goss, Sawyer & Packard bark G r4rl c. Tobcy,
1853 tons, halls from Wareham, Mass, owned by
builders, parties in Warchsn and Boston and
Capt. Elkanah Crowell Jr., who commands her.
A superior vessel has Oregon pine decks and
spars; steam engine for hosting, and all modern
Improvements. VIII load with deals at Bath for
England.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
Manchester Locals.

The Friends Yearly meeting commenced at New
port, r. |. on Friday last, and will continue about
one week. This yearly meeting, embracing all
New England east of the Connecticut river, com
prises the quarterly meeting of Rhode Island,
Salem, Mass. Sandwich, Mass, Falmouth, Me e,
Smthfeld, Mass Vassalborough, Me-. Dover, n.
IL, and Fairfield, Me. But few Friends here
abouts are attending yearly meeting at the pres
ent time.
The rohher crow has heen unusually bold and
voracious the present spring. Every cornfed for
miles around has felt his power Nothing will
stop his depredalions Twine, barrels, flags, wind.
mills, he treats with derision and the more scare.
crows there are the less he cares for them. One
day last week the crows pulled up over one thou
sand hills of corn for Mr.. Sullivan Ki,breth OF
Manchester. Every cornfeld has suffered moro
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
MONTANA.
au1iallsu,

CHICAGO, June 20. General Brisbin, com.
mandns the 2d u. >. cavalry at Fort Ellis, Mon.
tana, writes an oil ;isl letter protesting against
the vandalism of strangers who, while visiting the
National Park, wantonly say elk which abound
there, AMI destroy the geyser fountains. He urg-
Is that guard be placed at each OF the three tn
frances of the Park, to prevent future depreda-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
Disasters to Maine Vessels.

Barque John L. Chase, from Matanzas for New
York, which was towed into Savannah the 18th,
derelict, is vessel Of ZIG TONS was built in Calais
in 1868, and halls from New York. She left Ma
tanzas IN charge of Capt. Post, her late master, Z.
B. Davis OF Somerset having died in Cuba recent
ly The crew were taken of by schooner May
Evelyn, McLeard, from Rustan, and landed It
Philadelphia the 10Th, The body of Capt. Davis
wa. buried at before the crew abandoned the
baIcue
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
PORTLAND.
arIne Disaster.

PORTLAND, June 20. large schooner, um-
bcT laden, name unknown. went ashore on Jauuce
ledge. Baley's Island, Portland Harbor, in the
fog Saturday night. She was got of by the resi-
dents in the vicinity patched up and proceeded.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

nrey to your respective homes, it only remains for
the speaker, in pursuance of the resolution of the
Two houses Tor adjournment of Congress to De-
Cemher, that the House stands adjourned without
dav."
Owing to the early hour the adjournment took
pace very quietly, not dozen persons being in
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

The new band stand on Winthrop street, beau
tifully and artistcaly decorated for the occasion,
was on last evening ded Gated to music and its
ministries by the Augusta Cornet Band. On each
appearance of this organ ization improvement is
noticed in the manner and sty lie of their accom-
plshments. If they continue to PROCESS, they
will soon rank one of the best bands in the
Gtata
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
" ASilINt.ION.
The POIIir Committee.

WASHINGTON, June 20. Although the meeting
of the Potter committee was called tor to day, no
members were IN attendance up to O'Clock, ow-
ltg to fatigue const quent upon the prolonged ses-
sion OF Congress. 1t IS not probable any witness
will be examined to-day, even should there be a
meeting this afternoon.
later despatch say, the committee were not in
session Today, aud will probably not meet again
until Saturday, though acting chan man Morrison
may endeavor to get the cUmmttee together TO-
morrow,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

All the cotton operatives lately on strike. have
resumed WORK, with the exception Of the spinners
al Black burn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
NEW YORK..
Held for Trial.

Dick Michel, alias ''Sholtey," was to-day held
in $1,000 for trial. on a charge OF burglary OF Win.
thIop Sargent's house, on Marlboro street, Bos
ton, and stealing thereflom $1,000 worth of silk
dresses, SC. Mitchell says that thief named
Barney, whom the police allowed TO escape, is the
real thief.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
ROCkLAND.
Fire.

ROCKLAND, June 20. The house and barn Of
Jonas 5. Davis, Pleasant street. in the suburbs of
this city, was burned last night. with hay grain,
etc. Most oc the furniture aad horses were saved.
Loss $1,000, insured $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

The Lewiston journal says: 1--WE deeply re-
gret TO learn of the death Of II. B. Andrews Of
Mechanic Falls. He died Thursday morning,
after a comparatively short though severe illness,
of fever and ague. He had been unwel for
several years, and had, just before his ess, COM
pleted arrangements for a trip to to the West for
his health. Mr.. Andrews cultured and
highly esteemed gentleman"
Wallace Bruce delivered the Annual Commence
ment Grafton before the National School Of Elo
cuion and Oratory in the American Academy OF
Music, Philadelphia, Tuesday evening, June lllh.
This oration has been pronounced, during the last
three years, successfully, by DR.. Holland, Henry
Ward Bcecher, and Bayard Taylor. We notice
among those in the class in eocution Laura Z.
Crawford aud Lille C Dunlap, of Brunswick and
Lizzie Milliken of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
PENNSlLN ANA.


FITTsBURG, June 10. The five uilc single
scull lace between Evan Morris and Edward
Hsnlon for purse of two thousand dollars and
the championship of America, was rowei on the
Hutton coarse, this afternoon, and was won by
the Canadian by neaIly four lengths
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
Marrifb.

In this city June -, bv the Rev. Samuel Up
john, Mr.. Frank G. Goodale of Lowell, Mass. to
Miss Anna F. Rolfe Of Augusta.
In West Waterville june Is, by Rev. T.. Given,
VI, Charles y. Smi of Hallowell, to Miss Cora j
Maroon OF West Waterve.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
RHODE ISLAND.


PROVIDENCE, June 20 At Newport this eve
ming, Geo I .tfany, - years Old, of a wealthy
gentleman IN New YORK. with his tutor, William
Smith, were fishing on the rocks at Forty Steps"
at the foot of Narragansett Avenue, when Tiffany
slipped OFT the rocks and was drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
TO be Executed.
PERSONAL.

The Governor steadily refuses to rep,ieve the
murderers Sherry and Connolly. and they will be
eNernien to morroM.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

The correspondent OF the Edinburg Statesman
SAYS iumoIs Of the dissolution of Parliament OBJ
tain credencc in influential quarters, and 1t is the
belief of well infol med politicians that either a
general election Will occur next month, or the
i1ea OF q dlss solutlon be abandoned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
CONDENSED IELEGRAMS.

The fire at jamestown, Ohio, Wednesday, des-
tr0yed toe Parker House and several adjoining
- res; loss, Sl5 600
Chri,te's shingle mill at Severn Bridge, Ont,
was burned; loss, Sl2 600.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO CHE--
Daily ksnnebsf {curnal
W ATERN LIE.
Colby Univer,ity-Prize Reading.


WArERvILLE, juno 90. The Colby Hamlin
plze reading, class OF 81, came Oft Wedne sday
evening, June 10, at the Baptist church. Muse
BY the No Name Club of WatervHle.
MrsIC.
PRAYER.
Music.
|. The Face against the Paue-Aldricb,
,. The Mantle Of St. John de Maiha Whittier,
F. NJ. Gardiner.
3. Nv Lost Ynuth-Lons fellow, j Il. Melchcr.
! RcItei u ieam-Carlylc, W IL. Monroe.
Muse.
). The Diver-Scher, j. Il Parsley
6. Scene at Great Natural Bii lge-Burritt
f. NJ. Preble.
I. Interview with Miles Standish-Longfen,w.
+. h. Shaw.
s. rhe NJ ,iden Natyr-Aronymous
Miss susie 5 Dem isan.
Music.
8. I nc Fire Fiend-Poe, +. " Stecy.
10. Death of Little Joe-Dickcns, A | Thayer.
II. King Robert Of Sicily -Lengiellow,
f. A. Weld.
u. Mona's Watcr-Anon, Sophia NJ. Hanson
Music.
Ii. Civil Service Keform-Cook, Il. r. Wills
IA. lymn iu Cnarmoun--Coleliogo,
}. NJ Wyman.
ID. The Shadow Of Doom-Celia ThaSter.
Miss Kate Z. Norcross
Music.
The exercises were first class and gave genera
satisfaction.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

We have received copy of a programme of
grand vocal and instrumental concert, given at
LudiDgton, Mich, which was participated in by
Miss Fannie Allen, formerly of Augusta, who is
now one OF the finest Sopranos of the West, as her
many eastern friends will be glad to learn. The
Allen family is well known in this vicinity, and
it will be gratifying to many here to know that
they are prospering finely in business and in every
other respect Ludington, their present home, is
a lively city. They have got all over the "hard
times" and enjoying the coming tide of
prosperity
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
NEW JERSEY.


NEW YORK. June 20. Two hundred aud fifty
weavers at Adams musquito netting factory at
Patterson, struck to-day against the ten per cent
reduction of wages. This throws out of employ
me nt about 200 hands.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

Mr.. Eugene Leemsn, of Pittston, was made
happy one day last week by receiving the whole
of his back pay pension, amounting to nine hum
dred and sixteen dollars.
The Capt Mclaughlin house on Court street,
which was partially burnt few weeks since, is
being rebuilt-as two story house Mr. Mackie
of Cushnoc heights, is doing the carpeajer work.
At the complimentary benefit to Charlotte
Thompson in Bangor, Wednesday evening,
Norombega Hall was crowded. The immense
audience we've just delighted with the play. Miss
Thompson will appear here Saturday evening
The cold weather put dAmper the ice bust
ness, but il is off now, the warm wave seems
coming this way. The demand is now great, and
the vessels coming up the river for cargoes Of
ice. Dealers are confident of large sales the pres
ent season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

The citizens of Bangor are TRYING hard to get up
a Fourth OF July celebration. The Sunday schools
OF Augusta will enjoy the day in very rational
manner, by max ing a excursion to the r edmond
campmeeting grounds, a most lovely place to
spend the day. 1t is expected that some six hun
dred children will participate in the celebration
and excursion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
south east to southwest winds, warmer, partly
cloudy, followed by threatening and possibly
rainy weather, with stationary. or falling barome-
ter
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

ATHENS. June 90 battle is being fought in
the outskirts of Canea, between the Cretans and
Turks, There Is great excitement in the town.
HostilIties have also been resumed in various
other Crean districts. The insurgents have at
tackled and injured Turkish ship.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
ILLINOIS.
Strike,

CHICAGO, June 20. Four hundred of the GOO
coopers in this city, went on strike TO day for
an advance in wages. The rate since February
has been 80 cents per barrel. The Cocpers' I'm
ion to- might voted to assist them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

what will become Of the miserable soul who
would vote 10 cripple a school Ike that :" in
quired gentleman from another town. who had
just listened TO portion Of the examination in
the grammar school yesterday. We are not
theoogiin enough to answer that question.
A large amount Of logs are being towed from
the Gardner booms TO mills in the vicinity Of and
below Bath. Five steamers are constantly EN-
poyed at this business. iheir entire time being
cupied. The long RATS OF logs behind these
steamers give the river very business like and
lively appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
Treasury Department.

The treasurer of the United States is now max.
ing an examination of the book, and accounts of
the sinking fund conmi, sioner of the District of
Columbia, preparatory to assuming then duties
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
The Emperor.
I he Cret4ns.

BERLIN, June 20. The Emperor William ~
walks about his room.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Prisoner Escaped.

PLYMOUTH, JuLe 20. Dickey, the murderer of
young Eastman, escaped from the officer last
night. took to the woods, and no trace OF him
be found.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

Mr.. George Gilbert of this city, workman in
the large saw mill. east end of the dam, met with
a bad accident on Wednesday evening He was
under the mill holding lamp for fellow work
man, who was fixing pulley. The other work
man had stepped up stairs moment after block
ofwood, and while he was absent the accident oc-
Cured. A revolving shaft was near by, around
which bad been wound some cord TO prevent the
belt from chafng and wearing out. The end had
become loosened, and end hanging. Gilbert
put up his hand, while the shaft was revolving,
intending to pull off the hanging striug Instead
of that, however, the string wound itself around
the index finger of his right hand pulling off the
end of the finger, and drawing out the chord two
thirds of the way to the elbow. The finger was
also almost pulled out at the third joint. The ul
ma and radius of the arm were also broken. The
finger was amputated, and the ratient must now
rest for a couple of months.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
Life Saviu. Service.

Supt. klmbal will re-organ ze the fesavng
service on the Atlantic coast, 80 10 have it in
work ing order before the fall storms. The lake
service will also be speedily Ie-orsanized.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

Augusta Band,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

Ivory Hayes was founi guilty in municipal
court, yesterday, Of selling liquor, and fined $50
and costs, which he will pay.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21
L-1ifn.

In B"th, June ls Susan X wife OF Wm. Hunt
aged y vea-s and ii m nths.
In Woolwich, June Is, Mr.. Sarah Wright, aged
p wears and months.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

Oliver Ditson & Co. send US fine selection of
music, on the first vocal piece of which appears
beautiful portrait. The picture however, is not
more attractive than the song, which is of
Madame Rozc's and entitled, "Spoak Again
Love,""Pu dcesti" and "Paile Encore being
in three languages. Another sweet song is "Eyes
so blue by Pinsut, and third. "The Bird and
the Maiden" is by Hecht. Then there three
instrumental pieces, one of which, "Babes in the
Wood Waltzes" by Ferpald, contains number
of popular melodies, the "Electric Polka" by
johnson, is full of life, and "Whims" by Schu-
mann is a short but good classical piece.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

See the advertisement of the popuar line of
steamers from Bath to the islands. The Maine
Central will ticket persons through at cheap rates.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-06-21

1t is estimated that over Is 900 900 #. of lumber
will be sawed at Fairfield this season; lumber is
about 20 per cent. lower thar it was last year.