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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-21
EARTHQUAKE IN vENEZUELA.
Over Three Hundred Lives Reported to
be Lost.

NEW YORK, May 20. Details of the earth
quake III Venezuela April 18th, which destroy ed
the town of Qua, state that at about 9 o'clock in
the evening, without any warning, all the houses
fell at once. The great church was seen to lift
itself in the air and then fe with a tremendous
crash A fire was kindled among the ruins, which
completed the wreck of the town ami consumed
many Of the crushed and wounded. In some
families as many as ten lives were lost One vic
um " as bride, married that day.
Over 800 lives were lost 10 all. The shock was
felt at Caracas, where all the bells were rung and
many of the churches suffered to some extent, but
no hives were lost. The streets were filed with
fir ghtened people, shrieking and calling the
saints tor help.
The shocks were repeated from time to time
and continued up to May 81 Thousands left the
city, seeking safety III the county, and those re-
manning slept IN the public squares.
Steamer llsgi, which arrived here yesterday.
was at Laguayra, April 18th. A shock was felt
that day, and also al Caracas but it was not felt
on the water. Inc officers Of the vessel state =
rumhling sound was heard, but nothing more.
This was sufficient to greatly alarm the natives
working on the steamer. Ia consequence of the
earthquake, the steamer obtained a light cargo in
Venezuelan ports.
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THE fENIANS.
The Excitement Along the Canadian
Frontier.

NORTH TROY May 20. Along the Canadian
frontier, the Fenisn excitement is raging. The
county bordering along the line is full of .tran
gers, aud appearances Indicate that the rumois
Of invasion are correct Every few hours squads
of ten or dozen men are passing through this
village TO the woods in Canada. Evidently some
are tramps. Several outrsges by them are re-
ported. The red coats are the alert, and
warm reception will be rendered in the event Of n
INVASION.
RICHFoRD, May 90. The rumor that band of
Fenans were stationed in this vicinity is sensa-
tona. Your reporter visited several towns on
the border to day and finds cause for alarm
Saturday and sunday several persons passed here
on foot, but they tramps
News was received to night that 600 Irishmen
are drilling at Chasey, n. Y, 6S miles from here
The Canadian people believe there is movement
for the invasion of the dominion. Represe nta-
tive hishmen here refuse to be interviewed upon
a Fenisn INVASION. 1t is generally believed that
Fenians are making their way into Canada, pre-
pairing to move upon some of the principal points
of the province.
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Boston Stock List.
tSales at the Brokers' Board,l
RDaTON NAV l0
Chicago Produce market.

CHICAGO, NAY 70, 1878.
FLOUR-Extra spring 450a5s0: western $50;
southern $50.
WHEAT No. spring l07ha-; No. 2 gilt edge
lOsr; Regular. l0IAa; Cash. l.67Ss7,; May,
lO4Aa1.; June, 1.0lt.aiOlIs; No. 8, 10; reject.
ed So.
CORN Sales gilt edge, 3sIass; regular, 3s1 !;
cash 49, May, 3s&a June 3ssa3s's; JAY
39's rejected 36h
OATS Cash .5sa-; May, s5sa25H; June
25-a25h.
RYE 81
BARLEY-t9-.
DRESSED HOGS-4 llaii2H
PORK Casn s20-as.20h; May 737ka7 As;
June, 7.7kk July nv.
LARD-Cash e.5o-ao.55H May SKA; June
652s a; July u 571la6 60.
BULK MEATS Shoulders 3Sa5b, short rib
sides ~ .-5; short clear rib !. 40 clear sides
iAa6A.
WHISKEY-i0t.
FRElGHrS-Corn to Buffalo B cents; whcat
do j. cents.
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STATE NEWS.

Mrs Joel Russell of North Arson, had . can
cerous tumor removed from her neck, which
weighed "a pounds.
The following are the recent bssines. changer
in this State:
Portland-King & Dexter, hardware, dis now
King.
Clark & Lowell, boots and shoes, dis; now
Lowell.
S. d. Merrill & Co., plumbers; G. H. Higgins
retres.
Bangor-McCusc Brothers, co1fectoners, sold
out.
Dole, Peakes & Co, plumbers, dis. now w.
G. Peakes 4 Son.
Belfast-lIardy & Sherman, axe manufacture
ers, dis.
Reuben Libby, shipping, deceased.
Dexter Shelton, soap manufacturer; now
SHELTON q Hartman.
Fairfeld-Kennebec Framing & House Fur.
nishiDg Co., dis.
HouIton-E. d. Stone, collins now Stone &
Robinson.
Lewiston-McClure & Smith, gas filters, dis;
now Smith < Smith.
Monmouth. Gordon, gen. store removed to
No. Monmouth.
Otisfeld-W. Turner, country store. deceased.
Pittsted-Vickery. Libby Il Co. gen. store:
Readfeld-Readfeld Wooden Company, reor-
gained.
Unt,-Johnson & Morrill,, carriage makers
now Morrill,
Otis Stevens, grist mill, sold out.
Wsldoboro'-J. Jackson, grocer; sold to A.
S. Kaler.
Saturday, Fish Commissioner Stwell placed
some 80 alewves in kenduskeag stream ct Mer-
rls Mills.
Martin V Jack, residing on the road to East
VIM, lost three children last week from diphthe-
ria. The last of the three died while the family
were attending the funeral Of the second child.
This is the only case that has been reported in
that vicinity, but within the past two months ten
or twelve children have died with it in Midway
aud Woodville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-21

Probably no series of more remark able religious
REVEALS have ever occurred in Maine than those
attendant upon the State Canvass OF the Young
Mems Christian Association. Frsm the official
report of the State executive committee, we learn
that there have been over two thousand CONVEX
sions as result of the work this year The fol-
lowing towns have boon visited Passport, Rob-
inston, Calais, Midtown, St. stephens, Needy
bcmps, Princeton, Pembroke, Denny sville East
Machias, Wiscasset and North Vassalboro'. The
expenses of the canvass, met by subscriptions at
the annual State convention were about $3.50.
No collections were taken or asked in any of the
towns visited. The work has been in the hands
of the executive committee, under Charles NJ.
Bailey. Col. F. Z. Shaw, Smith, Mitchell, McKen-
ney and Barstow of Portland aided by members
of different associations throughout the State.
The work win be continued through part of the
summer in Washington county. The work at
Calais was one Of particular power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-21

For the ladies only Loops of narrow ribbon
trim nearly everything, and are put every cou-
ceivable place on toilet. Trained skirts have
the back breadth: laid in kilt plaits, or in wide
double box plaits to the end of the train.
Walking dresses will be made with short, round
skirts, as well as with the kilt skirts, and will be
much lighter. The attempt to drive long skirts
out Of fashion, has been utter failure in the
case of every lady who wears a No. shoe. or
over. Instead of sitting up nights and wearing
the down on her cheek off on some fellows vest
an Auburn girl has during the last year made
over $500 by doing Homework. Aprons for
small girls are now made of white nsinsook.
high in the neck, with yoke, and fully gathered
below, and they may be with sleeves or without.
Msjolcs pitchers representing ears of corn,
pine-apples, ETC., are fashionable addition to the
dinner table.
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Personal.

Personal.
Mr.. John Arnold, well known citizen of tn i.
place, is in feeble health.
In the list Of graduates at the Albany Law
School, the names of +. Ii. Blake of Bangor
IL. F. Clement Of Kenduskeag, and W. T. Haine.
of West Corinth Mr.. Blake is class poet Mr.
Haines historian, and Mr.. Clement grand marshal
b. T. Chase, E-q of Bridgton, was in the city
yesterday.
Mr.. W p. Dew, son Of the Rev. W. A. Drew,
is spending few days in the city.
Hon. Z. F. Webb Of WsteIville, J. S. Bedlow
Esq of Portland, Hon. Stanley T. Pullen of the
Portland Press, and Hon. S. o. Brown of Dover,
are on an excursion to Moosehesd Lake.
Hon. ii. NJ. Plasted Of Bangor, returned on
Saturday evening from Washington, where he has
been spending some five or six weeks past
Base Ball
The Augusta Reds took The field for the first
time this season, Saturday afternoon, and opened
with good game though they did not have all
Of their regular players. The most of the picked
nine they contended with were good mer, and
made many fine plays. The Reds gave much sat
isfaction to the spectators by their playing both
in the field and at the bat at the latter they ex-
celled, max ing no less than 10 base hits. The
score follows
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Disasters to Maine Vessels.

Schooner Fred c. Holden of fremont, NJ Rae,
before reported ashore at Windsor had proceeded
TO the ST. CroH TO load. The wharf to which she
was attached was very low and covered by water,
so that her stem foated over it and caught
When the tide had partly ebbed, she slid off and
fell over on her beam ends. The next tide car
red her up river short distance, breaking top
masts and doing other damage. She registered
40 tons and is a valuable vessel. Arrangements
have been made to right her aud get her once
more afoat.
The abandoned schooner Flora NJ. Crowley wa.
passed previous 10 the 9Th inst, in tow of the Ga
Zelle.
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Ice Items.
The Gardiner Reporter says:

The Gardiner Reporter says:
Converse burlington & Co., of Bowdoinham
have sold their ice, about 1000 tons. to the Knick
erbocker Ice Co, (Phil) for SIPS per ton, to b,
shipped Immediately.
The Centennial Ice Co., of Bowdonham. hav,
sold all their ice to the Knickerbocker Ice Co.
phil 5000 tons, for 1925 per ton, TO be shipped
imm edstey.
Mr.. J. l.. Cheeseman, the ice veteran of tn,
Kennebec, has made trade and assumed contro
of the houses and ice of the Pittston Ice Co., 10
Gated just above the bridge. He will ship it a
soon vessels can be procured.
Up to time Of writing, about 100000 tons o
ice has been shipped from the kenncbec this sea
son, with very fair, but not exhorbitant price
with good prospect of cleaning out ali tn,
houses d long the river before next fall.
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mmering Notes.

Rev. DR.. Torsey Of the Maine Wesleyan Sem
mary, is to spend the summer vacation at Squirrel
Island.
1t is reported that steamer will this season ply
between Hsrpswell and Boothbsy.
Workmen have commenced to put the steamer
Henry Morrison in frst-clas, shape for her sum
mers business TO the islands near the mouth Of
the Kennebec this season. They will put on
"sponsls' to prevent her from csreening when a
crowd is on board, paint and make many other
improvements and start her up about the first Of
June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-21

A singular accident occurred to q little five year
son of Richard Soule Of Freeport, last week
While plsyi ing, he accidentally swallowed q ker.
mel Of Southern corn, which passed into the wind.
pipe and lodged in the right bronchial tube, OBJ
structing the right lung On Tuesday of this
week, alarming symptoms Of suffocation threaten.
ing, he was taken to the medical school Of Bruns-
wick, and the operation Of tracheotomy perform
cd. which Was successful 10 removing the Oh.
stscle.
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LABOR TROUBLES.
The Strike in the English Manufacturing
Districts.

LONDON. May 90 The operatives at Oldham
accepted the masters terms and resumed work at
reduced wages. The Lancashire districts are
quiet and there has been no rioting since Friday
night. Everybody is looking hopelessly for . set
tlemest
An uncon6rmed report is current at Blackburn
on the mob of striking operatives. Blackburn Is
greatly sgitsted and q renewal Of hostilities 10
feared The spinners have resolved to reject the
proposition to resume work on Alderman Peck
ops terms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-21

The Kennebec Association for the Protection of
Fish and Game, have published a Catalogue of
the officers and members, act of Incorporation, cul
tvaton, Bylaws and Obligation. the Presidents
address, and Fish and Game Laws The work
has been well done at the job printing Office of
Geo Z. Mason. and the pamphlet should not only
be in the hands Of members of this useful or
ganizatiou, but of all who interested in the pre-
seraion and growth Of our inland fisheries. The
seal is well gotten up. 1t has representation Of
Nickery and his faithful dog hunting up the game
birds, while DIR. Martin has left his fishing pole,
ha,ket and equipments one side, while he has de-
ployed himself skirmisher to discover the
hiding place of the gay and festive trout. The
motto on the cover is suggestive and Appropriate
"And God said, Let the waters bring forth abun-
dainty the moving creature that hath life. and
birds that may fly above the earth in the open
armament of heaven"
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Notice Of Second Meeting of
Creditors.

In THE DISTRICT CoURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
In the matter of
Bankrupt.)
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
Pursuant to an order Of said Court, the second
general meeting OF the creditors OF said bankrupt
will be held at the Court House at Augusta. In said
District, on the twenty fourth day Of May, A. ID.
1873. 8. 10 O'Clock 4. a., before John W. NAY,
Esq., one of the Registers In Bankruptcy IN said
District, for the purposes named 10 the section 49,
OF the Revised Statutes Of the United Staes-Iitis
Bankruptcy. ISAAC Q. BANGS, Assienee.
Sw3
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We clip this good article from State paper

We like to see q man refuse to take his local pa
per- and all the time sponge on his neghbor the
reading of it. We like to hear a man complain
when we ask him to subscribe for his local paper.
that he takes more papers than he reads now, and
then go round and borrow his neighbours or loaf
about him until he gets the news from it. We
like to see a man run down his home paper not
worth taking, and every now aud then beg the
editor for favor in the editorial line. We like to
see a merchant refuse to advertise in home pa.
per- and then try to get share of trade which
other papers bring to town.
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German

LONDON, May 20. Advices from Berlin state
that the liberals seem to apprehend serious con-
sequences from DR.. Folks retirement, and the
proposal TO restrict liberty of speech.
The Times Berlin correspondent regards these
apprehensions as exaggerated. He says there is
little danger of a reaction under the present mod
crate sovereign.
BERLIN, May 20. A meeting of the social
democrats, for the election of delegates to the
social congress at Goltha, was prohibited by the
project Of police.
The Post thinks that DR.. Folk will remain in
the ministry.
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MICIIIGAN


DETROIT, May 20. The frosts that have pre-
vailed more or less in every county in the State
did not damage to any great extent corn, wheat
or grass. The most serons injury fell on moist
gardens. The injury to small fruit is quite serl-
Gus, especially TO strawberries and grapes. The
apple crop was not much hurt, but all other tree
fruits, such cherries, pears and plums were in
jured. The fly and rust are ipjuring the wheat
Gran
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DA KOTA.
Indian m alters.

New YORK, May 20 A formidable Indian ring
is discovered in Dakota territory, which has sold
whole herds of cattle intended for the Indians,
well as other property, and pocketed the pro-
ceeds DR.. Livingston, the agent, refused to open
the safe for Capt. Doughty, who WAS instructed
to take possession of all government property.
The ring includes pos. Office people and tele-
graphels, by whom all letters and dispatches have
been tempered with.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-21

Mrs. Susanna Clark of New Sharon, died at
her home in tina, town, on the 10th of May at the
great age Of 1902 years months and Is days.
Our readers will remember that we have several
times referred to the great age of this venerable
lady. She belonged to long lived race her
mother lived to be ninety-six, and her grand
mother attained nearly the age that Mrs. CLARK
has reached. The deceased has been the mother
of nine children. five of whom are living, their
ages averaging seventy-two vears,-Mrs Z. B.
Chandler of this city, aged sixty-eght being the
youngest. Mr.. II. A. b. Chandler, the gro.
ceryman in Market square, is a grandson
of the aged lady to whom we refer
Until recently Mrs. Clark has been quite smart,
being able to take of her room and busying
herself about the domestic affairs of the household
Her memory was clear and unimpaired almost to
The last. She remembered the time when the
town of New Sharon was unbroken wilderness
She has often related the fact of seeing bears in
the corn field in the rear of the house. She was
then in the habit of riding six miles to meeting,
on horseback, seated behind her husband, who fol
lowed the trail by means of spotted trees. Mrs
Clark was an exemplary Christian. and her hope
became brighter and brighter as she approached
the river that divides this from the heavenly
country.
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LOWELL, May 20. A party of young men went
this afternoon to place on Adams ST., where
Daniel o 'Bren lives and formerly kept saloon.
TO get some liquor. ESaspersted by their kicking
his door and other disturbances UBrlen at last
came out and shot one of their number named
Edward Allen through the neck. lie was remov-
ed to doctors office and is still alive, but is ex-
pected TO die. OBien has been locked up.
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W ARLINGTON.


WAsHINGToN, May 20. The democratic cam.
blackburn, chairman, Senator Mcdonald and
Representatives Banning, Hunton and Jones of
n. H.. elected AS resident committee Gen. A. S.
Denver, John &. Thompson and James f.. Har-
vey, and selected Mr.. Harvey as treasurer and
Gen. Duncan 5. Walker as secretary.
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WEST VIRGINIA.
Severe Storm.

WHEELING, May 20. The heaviest hail storm
since 1869 passed over this section this evening,
breaking glass, destroying trees. fruit, grain. &C.
The extent OF tho loss in the track covered by
the storm is not yet known. 1t is supposed to be
a small area, however.
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RHODE ISLAND.
Fatal Accident.

PROVIDENCE, May 20. The daughter of Pat
rick Neal, sgeo was fatally bu ned in the woods
in Cumbeilans, last evening. She was walking
with her father, when he threw down a lighted
match, VIII lch set the dry fuIze fire, which
commune ated TO the child's clothes.
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FINANCIAL 4 COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. May %, 1878.
Money loaned az SASS on call, and closed al o.
per cent.
Sterling quiet at 4s5la--- for co days, 49,
for demand
Gold opened at l0tk and closed at. lo0k.
carrying rates, O1sal per cent. Borrowing rates
fat.
Clearings, SIC o5s co., Custom receipts, ssao 600.
Treasury disbursed-s 900 interest s4s. ooo for
bonds.
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SACID.
Liquor Stealing.

SAco, May 20. The city of Saco abolished its
liquor agency some years ago and stored large
lot of liquors in store on Main street Some
yonng men being arrested for drunkenness, it was
discovered that they have had access to the city
liquor and for long time have been accustomed
to help themselves. About $500 worth have been
stolen.
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Dtr0.

In this city, May 10, Lemue! Davenport, aged Il
years months.
Carr.
In Halowell, very suddenly, May IS. Mrs. Eliza
f., life of Mr.. Geo. +. Mcintosh, aged - years,
months and 20 days May 20, of diphtheria, Mrs.
Alkaline, vile of Mr.. Asa Libbey, aged about 80
years.
In Alma, May II, Mrs Betsey <. Osborne, aged
81 years aud months.
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RuTgIarY.

BRADFORD, May 20. Mrs Trumburs house
was entered by two burglar this morning, who
obtained $40. They demanded more, threatening
her life, when she fired upon them. wounding
one. Tue burg srs fled aud were tracked by blood
stains for some distance by the police.
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& ALlFORSIA.
NuIl.

SAN Francisco, May 90 complaint has
been filed in court, in which John Burke is plain
TIL and the Consolidated Virginia Mining Co.
and Others are defendant. The plaintiff brings
suit to recover S35 ,63i 1888 wrongfully acquired
by defendants in the management of the Conscl-
idsed Virginia mine, and asks the removal of the
directors of the company
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FINANCIAL MATTERS.
The Success of the I-2 Per Cents.

New YORK, May 90 1t is now stated nearly
all the remaining SIS 100000 lbs have been
marketed by the syndicate. A proposition is re-
ported to have been made to Secretary Sherman,
nv prom ne ut bankers. to take $50 000, 900 per
cents, with an option of the entire 5000 900 900.
Sherman is so well pleased with the success of
the popular loan, he is not likely to accept the
offer
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Watervi1le Locals,


The temperance rally here Sunday was an enthu
siastic and profitable one There were the usual
Wstervle speakers and many from away Among
them we've Simmons of Fairfield, Wing and B
). Kelley of Winthrop-all earnest, effective
speakers. The churches suspended meetings TO
attend, and both afternoon and evening meetings
the hall was crowded. Several signature. IN tho
pledge were also obtained.
Had three fires within about fourteen bopr.
Two dwelling houses were DESTROYED Saturday
both perhaps valued at $1,000. They have an
efficient fire company here and above all il il well
paid.
The muscial talent of Waterville are inst now
exertng themselves. We have had three concerts
within week-all good ones and well attended.
The trees are now fully leaved out, giving our
streets a very beautiful symmetrical appearance
Alma Locals.
The farmers have been improving the fine
weather of the past three days, to the best advan
tsge that they could, and have by this time nearly
finished up their planting. Many of our farmers
will try theexperiment of raising sugar beets on
small scale, and if II should prove success they
will enter into the culture more extensively anoth
er year.
The business 10 the shipping line is reported to
be the dullest for several years.
We have to chronicle the death of Mrs. Bet.ey
+. Osborn, widow of Stephen Osborn. She died
on '9e l'th INST al the advanced age of 81 years
and four months. We believe that she was the
Oldest lady living in town. Her husband was .
prlvatecr in the war of 1872, and was one time
held IN the Dartmoor prison, but on the declara.
ton of peace was released.
Rev. +. j. Whttemore will, during his vacation,
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M IS>ISSIPPI.
A Heavy storm.

FICKsBUE1, Mag 20. A terrific STORM OF wind
and rain, Saturday evening, lasted seven minutes.
by water. The rain fell two hours, over ll-2
inches falling.