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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
STATE NEWS.

This year l75 acres of sweet corn have been
planted for the Minot Corner Corn factory. Last
year Zl5 acres were planted. This year &c . can
Is paid the farmers last year lie was paid.
The average proceeds of the crops to the Nuot
farmers last season, was sos per acre.
Mayor Lyford add essed knot of strikers who
gathered about him about eight o'clock Wednes-
day morning, on the corner Of Bates and Main
streets. The Mayor cal My advised them to re-
turn to shtir work and get their dollar per day,
rather than to lay idle and have their places filed
by lsborers who would flock to the city upon
hearing the news of the strike. Lewiston Jour-
nal.
Capt. Ballard of Bath, died Wednesday morn
ing. In his decease one who has long stood high
among our most respected citizens and equally
high among our most trusted and Trustworthy
Ship Masters, has gone to his rest, after long
and painful sickness. Times.
Fish Commissioner Stillwe has distributed one
hundred and thirty thousand land locked salmon,
and forty thousand blue backed trout throughout
the State. They will commence to distribute
black bass about the first of July.
Mr. Jerry Gunnison of Kittery who some weeks
ago attempted suicide, died Sunday from the in
juries inflicted.
Tuesday the Board of Trustees made their reg
ular quarterly visit to the State Reform School.
Mes-rs. Little, Higgins, Porter, Carney and Huz.
zey were all present. They suggested that the
book of punisnments should have each case writ
ten out in full. Under recent statute of the leg
islsture, boys can be apprenticed to parties wish
ing to receive them. Consequently ten boys have
been selected as fit to DE spprenticed to whoever
may choose to ask for them.
The greenback movement 10 this country has
received impetus from rally beld at Browns
Corner, Nortbport, on Saturday evening last. The
meeting was addressed by "Col." Rust of the Pro-
gressive Age. At the close of the exercises Q pa
per was circulated and received three signatures!
Belfast Journal
Nearly all of the lumber mills in Bangor are
now running.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
General News.

The races at Lexington Ky. Tuesday-the Ken
lucky Derby day-attracted twelve thousand four
hundred paying spectators
1t is said that English Catholics are very desir
Gus that Pope Leo should adopt Jerusalem as his
permanent home in which case they would buy
him territory enough for suitable principally
and render him indepen dent.
A new mansion is to be built by Mrs. Fletcher
Webster the coming summer on the site of the
Webster mansion at Marshield, Mass, and it is
designed that it shall closely resemble the one re-
Gently destroyed by FIRE.
The lumber trade is looking better in Ontario.
There is good demand, with an improvement in
prices. Several large buyers are now in Ottawa
from the United States, and extensive pur-
chsses are being contracted for.
Pork now sells at nine dollars and q half per
barrel. Only twice in the last twenty years has il
been low a -four teen dollars at this season of
the year. Thus it appears that while wages are
low prov sions are also low.
The notion that ice purifes itself by the process
of freezing, is not based upon Trustworthy obser-
walton. On the contrary, it is utterly wrong in
principle to take ice for consumption from any
pond, the water of which is so uufoul as to be I'M
fit for drinking purposes.
A fair and buxom New England widow, who
had buried three husbands. recently went with
gentleman, who, in his younger days. had paid her
marked attention, to inspect the graves of her
dear departeds. After contemplating them in
mournful silence, she murmured to her compan-
ion: "Ah james, you might have been in that
row now if you had only had little more cour-
age"
Says the Rochester Democrat: They tell
very good story on a deacon 10 neiyhboring
town. He thought he recognized young lady
friend leading little boy up the street, and step
ping to her side he asked, "Why, Mary, where
did you get that child :" The scarlet face Instant
ly turned TO his that OF an entire stranger,
and her quick reply fully satisfied him. III came
by it honestly, was all she SAID and then the
good man had something to think about all the
way home to dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
THE sCRIB>ER TRAGEDY.
Was II "MansIaughter" or "Murder


BY the term "Homicide," in its heading of the
Sribner tragedy, the Banner expla ms that it sim
ply meant "manslsughter." Whatever name we
give If, the tragedy will nevertheless sard out on
the annals Of crime one Of the most coldblooded
and deliberate murders ever enacted in Maine
True Jason Scribner did not lay his plans to eyter-
inmate his family as army engineer plans 10 mine
| a city he did not exercise the same thought and
deliberation as did George Knights whose deadly
schemes covered months of strategy; but there
was murder In his heart and a we'll formed pur-
pose to infict violence either upon the person of
his wife or his innocent children. The sicky de-
tails of the affair we will not recaptuate-they
are already burned into the memories of our
readers. To constitute murder according to law.
the deed must be done with malice afore-
thought" Who can say that malice did not fill
Jason Sciibner's soul that fatal morning when at
his mothers he was told that his brother Daniel
had gone 10 the city to get warrant for his ar
rest Starting with axe over his shoulder,
his eyes flashing with anger. he proceeded to ards
his own house The eleven years old boy stand
Jog at the door, ssid IL knew father was dreadful
mad because he walked like it," 1t was prob
der his wife. He had deliberated upon il. while
crossing the field. But his wife was not at home
she had gone TO the cemetery to plant flowers up
on the grave of the child which years ago had
met a violent death at its fathers hands, while
the unnatural father was emerging from a drunk
en- brawl. Selling a hoe, Scribner proceeds to
the cemetery, with the intention of meeting his
wife alone, and striking her down there. Hi.
plans are thwarted bv the presence of neighbor
| And then an hour afterwards, the terrible scene
| in the house, where the children were arranged
around the room, as if prepared for the slaughter.
| One by one they were struck over the head, each
rtceiring the 6iow in identcdUy the same p ace on
| the head, showing the choice of the most fatal
place-the Intention being to kill, the wife only
escaping the general massacre by fight. If these
| acts do not show deliberation, a determination to
kill, then the term applied hy the Banner is cor
| rect-it was manslaughter. We will leave our
readers and those familiar with the affair to Judge
| Scribner fosmed at the mouth, as the wife and
children came to the house from the cemetery,
and that, to the Banner. is evidence of insanity
Foaming at the mouth is one Of the usual results
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
THE PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC
STATE CONVENTION.
The Nominations.

PITTsFIELD, NAV %. The democratic state
convention elected Charles X. Blackwell president
and the platform read aud unanimously adopt.
ed, and balloting for governor began.
Ga the thnd ballot Dbl was unanimously nomi-
mated for governor.
After the announceme Mt of the supreme judge
ship nomination, several motions to adjourn were
made and r. jected and the convention proceeded
10 a nomination for lieutenant governor John
Feitg of 1itusve was chosen on the third bal.
lot.
j. Simpson Africa of Hunt ngton was nominal
ed on the first ballot for secretary Of internal al
fairs
On motion Of Senator Wallace, Hon. r. Milton
Spierabo of Huntington was unanimously nance
chairman Of the state central committee for the
ensuing year.
After addresses from Senators Dill and W allact
and Mr.. Buckslew, the convention adjourned
sine die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRE =.
WASHINGTON. May %.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Mr.. Window from the committee on appropria-
tons. reported legislative aud Judicial sppropria-
ton bill with several amendments.
Mr.. Johnston of Virginia, introduced bill to
authorize the West Point Commercial Company
of Virginia, to do business in foreign countries.
Referred TO the committee on commerce
AT the expiration OF the morning hour, resum-
ed consider alton of bill providing permanent
govei nmeut for the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Davis of West Virginia called up the reso-
luton authorizing the select committee to investi-
gate the finance reports, books, etc of tue treas
ury department, to continue the iuvestg cation aud
sit during the recess of the senate.
After being amended the resolution was agreed
to.
Mr.. Blaine from the naval committee reported
favoraby on senate bill to place Lieut.. Command.
err Greenleaf Ciey on the active list of the navy
he now being on the retired list.
The report placed on the calendar.
The senate went into executive session, and
when the doors were reorened adjourned
House.
Mr.. Throckmortons resolution to army appro-
pristion bill increasing the force from 20 900 to
% 900, was adopted in committee of the whole,
lis to l07.
Mr.. Garfield called up the resolutions reported
by him from the committee on rules amending
the rules OF the house.
The first amendment is to rule III, and provides
all bills coming to the house from the senate, ap-
propristng money, land or property Of the United
states, shall first have q discussion in the commit
tee of the whole, and all senate amendment to
house bills not ger main to the subject matter Of
the bill. as orig nally passed by the house. shall
have first discussion in committee OF the whole.
Mr.. Mills opposed the proposition As tending to
de feat the will of the majority OF the house.
Mr.. Robertson, rising 10 question OF personal
privileges, stated that charges had been made
again-t citizens of the parishes Of East and West
| Felicians. which, if true, would compel him to
retire IN shame flom his seat. lie sent 10 the
clerks desk and had read that portion OF Secre-
tary Sherm.n's letter to Clarkson n. Potter in
which he refers to the election in those parishes.
Mr. Bechsrest OF Illinois raised the point OF or
der that nothing contained in that paragraph re-
Elected on the gentleman from Louisiana Robert.
/, SOM.
MIR. Hale stated that Secretary Sherman had
been charged personally in the resolution appoint
ing the investi CATION committee, aud has simply
denied his guilt and aft med his innocence.
The speaker pro TEN ruled that unless the gen.
tleman from Louisiana could state that the lete,
re elected upon him he could not clam the floor or
| q question Of personal privilege. The chair coult
not however decide before having heard the gen
| temsn whether he was connected in any way
| with the statement made 10 the letter.
Mr.. Robertson then proceeded to make Q gen
eial statement as to the election In East and Yves
Felicsns, but was interrupted by the speaker pr,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
CONSUL GEN. TORBETT.
A Complaint of False Charges.

NEW YORK, May %. Consul Gen. Torbett, at
Psrl', telegraphs under date Of May 22d, as fol-
lows:
IL see in Washington dispatches printed in the
New York files just arrived here, that charges are
made against the office of consul general at this
capital, before committee Of Congress. The ev-
idence upon which these charges are based is
falsely given. l made full explanation to the
state department of facts as they really exist,
showing that acted entirely in accordance with
the law and custom, and that no ground exists
for any complaint"
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TEN who reminded him that all that was remote
from question OF personal privilege.
The house took recess.
EVENING Session.
Mr. Goode from the committee on naval Affairs.
reported bills for the completion Of the stone dry
dock and other public work at Mare island, and
Tor the construction Of a dry dock at League is
land, Philadelphia.
Referred to the committee on appropriations.
"A oill TO amend the pension act Of the 18th of
june, 1874, was passed.
ne house then went into committee Of the
preparation bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
The Eastern Question.

The Eastern Question.
A HOPE OF PEACE YET PUSHING
WAX PREPARATIONS.
THE REPORTED PROPOSALS OF
THE CAR.
RUSSIANS CONTINUE TO CREEP TO-
WARD THE CAPITAL.
THE TURKS NOT IDLE.
HEAVY GUNS MOVED FROM THE
BOsPHORUS Batteries.
WHAT O>MAN PASHA SAYS.
PUTRID FEVER RAGING IN THE
GARRISONS AT EZtROUM.
AN INSURRECTION AGAINST THE
RUSSIANS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
REPORTED FRAUDS.
False reports Made TO Congress Of E1-
peuses.

New YORK. May %. 1t is stated that the treas
ury department has discovered proof. of scands-
lous tamperi ing with the Bureau Of Engraving and
Printing aud hat false reports have been made
to Congress OF The expenses of managing the Bu-
ieru for the purpose Of keeping the work OF print
ing out OF the hands of the bank note companies
A member OF the committee said it would be
shown that the rates of bank note companies for
printing greenbacks and legal tender notes have
for years been largely below the actual cosl of do
ing the work in the Blreau Of Engraving, al
though the reports of the Bureau have been doc
toled to convince the public to the contrary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
BELGIUM WANTS REDRESS.
Her Action in the Fishery Business Nit
resented.

NEW YORK, May 90. A despatch from Bras
sells states that the Belgium Government is about
to forward complaint TO the Secretary of state of
the L. s.. to tue effect that owing to 40 incom-
Pcte publication of dispatches, Belgum's action
in regard to the Canadian Fishery Commission,
has been placed 10 wrong light. The American
Government is asked TO make a correction By a
complete publication Of all correspondence lead
ing up to- during and after the sitting of the con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
Suit.

A suit for $4,000 damages against Peter Coop
err is in progress for hbellng. in printing letter
during the Presidential campaign, rejecting upon
W. ii. Grom, candidate for Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
WINTHROP.


Jackson, in Winthrop, occupied by Virgil C..
Jackson. burned to the ground with nearly
all Of its contents, including nearly all Of their
clothing, Yesterday. 1t insured for a fair
amount. The family were away from home at
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

The Congress Of Colombia has appropriated
S2o,OOo for the relief Of sufferers by the Psnama
conhagrstions.
Coleman's lumber yards at Aurora, ILL.,, are
burned Loss, $37 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
Ii SEEMS IMPOSsIRLE
in our columns

That remedy made OF such common, simple
plants as Hops, Buchu, Mandrake, Dandelon, &c,
should make many and such marvellous and
wonderful cures a, Hop Btters do, but when old
and young. rich and poor, Pastor and Doctor,
Lawyer and Editor, all testify 10 having been
cured hv them. you must believe and try them
yourself, and doubt no longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
Marrien.

In Ellsworth, MAY Is, Mr. Chas f. spidell, of
su, an, 10 Miss Maria NJ. Blaisdell OF Franklin.
In Buckspori, May l., Mr.. Fred b. Moulton of
Bucksport,to Miss J, nUe :. Crockett of Ellsworth
May & Mr.. George Hogan to Miss Ade'l +. Soper,
both OF Buck port.
In Cherry6eld, My ls MFR. E. f. Dresser of Mill
bridge, TO Mr.. Annie f. Wood of Deblois.
In Steuben, May Is, Mr.. Edwin A. Strout OF Har
rngton, 10 Miss Lorana II L rritt of Steuben.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
Weather Indications Tor To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
stationary followed by falling barometer, variable
WINS shifting to east or south, warmer partly
cloudy weather, and followed during the after
noon or night by rain areas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
NEW ia PSIIIRE.


CLAREMoNT, May %. A. 5. SPERM well-to-
do farmer aged forty-four years OF age, commit
ted suicide last evening, by cutting his throat
Domestic trouble supposed cause.
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Schouvsoff has had an interview with Salisbury
foreign secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
[irn.

In Ellsworth, Nave, Matte Bhnche. daughter
of Henry an Mary Cook. aged years months
May 10. Ida NJ. Iamour aged ~ years NOR tn
Nav Is, Jerry l.. son OF Frede tick l.. and Alice
JOY, aged months and - days.
In seal Cove. May II. Clars Dodge, aged 81
years, 10 mon tbs a. d ~ dsys.
la Bath, May %, Capt. Calvin J. Ballard, aged
81 years.
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Special Notices
a 9 ARD.

To all who are suffering IRON the errors and IN.
dscretons of youth, nerves. weakness. early de-
cay. loss of manhood, &C., will send receipt
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy was discovered by missionary In
South America. Send self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH T, INMAS, Station d, Bible
House. New York CITY. septl5-snieodAwlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24

Herring was part of the menu at corpora ton
boarding house in Auburn recently, and the result
was seven persons were poisoned. The doctors
say it was the touring" Of the herring, and they
are now employed in curing the victims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
NEVAD A.
he Russians.

VIRGINIA City, May %. Two secret agents of
the Russian government in the city to furnish
letters Of msrque 10 privateer the crew of which
will be raised here for the vessel to sail from San
Franc sco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24

An audience of the highest character and quite
respectable in numbers, greeted Miss Mary NJ.
Tucker at Neon au Hail. last evening. This WIS
the second appearance of this lady in public
dramatic Rotations, and in the beginning OF what
we conceive will be brilliant career in her chos-
en- profession. she wisely appears before her audi
ence unembarras,ed by any manuscripts books.
The parts chosen last evening were some of the
standard pieces ranging from the highly dramatic
to the pathetic and the humorous. 1t is not too
much TO say that she did full justice to the highest
conceptions of the authors. Lovely in figure,
beautiful in face, possessing clear. silvery voice
of wonderful compass and 1exbity, that shows
the careful training of the great ienhotf, this
young lady is destined to make her mark upon the
stage, and to excel in time the presentations Of
Mrs. Scott Siddons. She is highly dramatic in
style and excels in facial expression. Her render
ing of the most difficult parts shows the power and
resources of the true artist, that will be more and
more developed by experience. We opiue that
Maine will in the future be proud OF Miss Tucker
An alarm of fire was sounded about half past
twelve this morning, the occasion being the burn
ing of the cottage dwelling house on Court street,
opposite the old Mansion House lot, owned and
occupied BY Capt. Charles Mclaughlin. The fire
was first discovered bursting out from the top of
the main part. on the north side, near one of the
chimnies. To this point the fremen directed
their efforts, getting 70 ssfs ~ jG1t twenty min
utes after the alarm. From the steamer, placed
at the reservoir near the Jail, two streams were
PLAYED, the reservoir being fed by hose connected
with the hydrant of the water works. corner Court
house yaId. The Atlantics' water was from the
Sewall street reservoir. The iremen did well, as
they always do, and were efficiently directed by
Chief Engineer Burns. At quarter OF two the fire
was all out. The roof Of the main part Of the
house is burnt off, and the house quite ruined by
fire and water The faFRurc in the lower part
of the house WAS saved. That in the chambers
and attic was lost. The property was valued st
S25O0; buildings insured for $1,000; furniture for
S7o0.
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FIRE CONSTANTINOPLE.
The Buildings in the Precincts of the
sublime Porte Destroyed.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, May %. Fire last night in
the precincts of the Sublime Porte destroyed the
greater portion of the building, including the
ministry OF justice and council of state, but the
ministry of foreign affairs, grand vHierste and
archives were saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24

The Standard this week has a most excellent
likeness of its editor-taken by otarbrd, we sup
pose. We reproduce the portrait, although it
does not show quite so clearly as in the Standard
The jacksss does not feel quite so much at home
in our columns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24

Fowler, Hamlen & Smith will open Friday
morning 1000 yards of wide dress cambrics, at the
remarkably low price of cts per yard. Former
price IL IL cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24
MEXICO.
The InsurrectiOn

GALVESTON, May %. A special from Rio
Grsudc city states the town of Reynoss was cap
tured yesterday by Lerdo revolutioDsts and q
prestno of eight thousand dollars was levied.
The party has since moved southwark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24

The Richards Light Infantry will assist in the
ceremonies of Decoration Day at Gardiner The
Conner Cadets will assist in the service. here, BY
inv ,tation of Seth Williams Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24

We are pleased to learn that our venerable
friend, the Rev. VIM. A. Drew, has so far recov-
cred as to get out of doors on pleasant days, and
bids fair to live for a considerable time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24

Willis II. Bailey, son of A. Bailey. Esq, of Gar
diner, is telegraph operator at North Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24

Capt. j. Ii. Drew has purchased the Peter
Grant estate, in Fsrmingdale for SO, 800.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24

Barnum's advance car will very soon be here.
1t is very handsome and worth seeing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24

Arrived yesterday, schooner William Thomas.
Capt. Littlejohn, from New York, with cargo Of
coal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24

The law term of court will begin at the court
house in this city, on Tuesday next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24

The only and orig nsl Horace Ingrahsm. the
leader of the greenbackers in the Kennebec valley,
has a communi cation in the Standard. in which
be says he ''feels 3 newness Of life, and is ready
TO discuss the grea, financial issues of the hour,
upon scientific principles, and hope. tina, the aug
mented wisdom of the nineteenth century will FIN.
ally triumph over piguy lore and "cohostibiy."
Those thoughts were doubtless inspired while
Horace was standing at the base of his high
reaching tower. from the top of which our hero
has hoped to view the promised land, but his vision
has been so crcumscribed that he has only been
able as yet to gaze into the placid waters of Togus,
to behold the jumping of the pckerel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24

Large and ice looking pineapples have found
place in the market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-24

One hundred dollars will be raised in Bangor
for the Barron memorial fund.