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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

letters received from those beseeching aid, one of
which was written by a clergyman in Memphis,
and. after expressing themselves in hearty sympa-
thy with the proposed work. withdrew.
The organ za'ion was effected by the choice OF
the following officers:
Presdent-Mrs. s. S. Brooks,
Secretsrv-Mrs. c. G. Hunt.
Treasurer-Mrs. j. s. Hobbs.
The sentiment was strongly expressed that. in
view of the distressing calls for help which are
sounding in our ears, all persons having contrlbu-
tiuns of second hand clothing, bedding, provi-
sons, medicines or supplies of anv nature, which
ave ready for transpertation to the suffering ones
Of the South, should he earnestly requested TO
send them without delay TO the Aldermen $
Rooms G, anits Block, from which place they
will he forwarded ~ speedily as possible. In or
der thai, an offering NAV be made from every
home in midst our city will be thoroughly
canya.sed to-day bv commit ees, who will gladly
receive donations of all such articles as cannot be
conveniently sent TO the place specified, together
with sums of money, however small aud cotton
and wooden cloth, for garments, to he made at
once. Should it happen that any families be over
looked it is hoped they may not withhold their
gifts TO the needy ones.
The assignments of the Soliciting Committee
are as follows
Mr.. }. w. Bradbury, Mrs. Henry w. Brad
hurry, north side Of Green to Court street, inclu-
sive.
Mrs. Hobbs. Mrs. welch, Mrs. Qunt, Mrs.
Fogler south of Green street.
Mrs. Sturgis. east Of State street.
Mrs. Nash, Winthrop street.
Mrs. Phi lbrook, Mrs. Allen, Bridge to Court
street.
Mrs. Willis, Miss Stanley, north of Bridge
street.
Ms lockwood, west Of Stacyvle.
Mrs. Whitcomb Mrs. Cowee, Cushnoc Heights.
Ms Bi .ok-, Miss s. &. Brooks, Mrs. Gay,
Mrs. F. Ward, Mss May Ward. east side river.
Mrs Sturgess, Mrs Haskell, Mrs WEIGH, were
appointed to confer with the general committee,
regarding the purchase Of clothing, ready made
or oiherw Sc.
The ladies Of our city urgently in, tied TO
meet for swing for the destitute sufferers, at rs
early an hour practicable Thursday of this
week, at the rooms Of the Womsn's Christian
Temperance Union.
Called ~ we were year ago. TO minister TO
those in de sttuton h'csuse OF the ravages of fire,
we must surely have experienced sense of con
sciou- reward for charities cheerfnly bestowed,
and shall we not. nerved by that experience, be
even more willing to reach helping hand to those
whose woes we cannot know. and over whose
lives, should they he spared, will hang forever a
pail heavy and dark with the gloom of this terri
BILE calamity
PEI order OF Ladies Relief COMMITTEE.
Mrs. c. c. Hunt, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18
A Mis- hief Maker.


has telegraphed 10 New Orleans, that he will
not accept any nomination for Treasurer OF Lou
isiana
A Mis- hief Maker.
Washington specials print a letter from Col
lectOr Haines of Brownville, embodying q propo-
sition from Commander Kells of the gun boat
Rio Bravot,to bring about the firing upon the said
gunboa, from the Mexican side of the RIO Grande,
in order to Irecipitate hOstilites betwee Mexico
and the United States.
DefalcatlOn.
City Collector Black of Wheeling w. Va, is
. deiaulter to the extent of $4,000.
Identification.
The woman's body found in barrel near Sill.
yer Lake, Sunday, was Unidentified rs that OF Fl.
len Murphy, a servant girl. 1t is believed she
died of malpractice.
Explosion.
Covelrs nitro-g lycerine mandatory, in Jersey
City, exploded last evening, and Two men were
fatally H. ured.
The Silver order.
Secretary Sherman says his recent order in re-
gard to the the silver dollars is = change only of
method and not Of policy.
Congressional Candidate.
John Hardy, clerk of Mayor Ely, announces
himse If rs an independent candidate of the demo-
ciats for Congress, against Fernando Wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18
EA>TEkN ArFALnS.

LONDON, September II. Dispatches from
Vienna say there is increasing excitement in
Hungary over the situation in Bosnia. 1t is said
the credit Of sixty iliion will not last until the
reassembhng Of the convention of delegates IN
the middle Of October Twenty five millions
more must be voted before the end of the year
The opposition is preparing par iiame ntary cam
paign against Andrassy's policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

MOTT e is hereby given, that the subscriber has
~ been duly appointed Administrator on the
estate OF
JOHN W. MASrER, late of Readdeld,
in the County OF kennebec, deceased, interstate,
and has undertaken that trust by giving bond ~
the law directs All persons therefore, having de-
mands against the estate OF said deceased are de-
sired to exhibit the same tor settlement; and all
indebted to said estate are requested 70 make in.
mediate payment to GEOR1E W. MANTER.
July ", 1875, swjs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

NOTICE Is hereby given that the subscriber
n has been duly appointed Administrator on
the estate of
SIMON PAGE, late of Hallowell,
in the County OF kennebec, decea sed intestate,
and mas undertaken that trust bv giving bonds as
the law directs All persons therefore, having de-
mands against the estate OF said deceased are de-
sired 10 exhibit the same for settlement; aud all
indebted TO said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment 10 JUSTIN 4. SMITH.
Aug. II, lc1o 3w3S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18
N EXICO.
Government Affairs.

CITY OF MEXICO, September 9, via Havana,
September II. 1t is reported that President Disz
has called Gomez PAocio, now residing in Dur
sngo, either to take charge Of the state depart
ment or go to Washington.
A Conspiracy.
A conspiracy was discovered among the officers
of an infantry regiment, and General Gonzales,
acting under the advice Of President Disz arrest
ed the copspirstop and distributed the men among
other regiments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

lbs print butter, is lbs September butter, rs lbs
butter for Blanchard prize, 100 factory cheese, 100
do do sage cheese, 6 specimens rennet.
Mrs. Francis Hoyt, Winthrop, pounds Of pint
butter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

The dog of Mr.. A NJ. True, mentioned in yes
terday's Daily. was not mad, and showed 40 signs
Of hydrophobia, but had evidently been poi
soned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

We hear Of two recent attempts TO bur2lsrize
house ON Grove street, near Capitol. Great pre-
caution should be taken in fastening doors and
windows at right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18
I9ifn.

In North Bucksport, Sept. Ii, Reuben q.
Hincks, AGED IS years.
IN soutl Sehec, Sept l6 Mr.. Geo. w. Win.
gate, aged "a years and months.
In Rnckton, ILL.,. Sept. IL, OF diphtheria. Jesse
r. Stevens, formerly of Sebec Me-, aged 45 wears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

Hon Lot NJ. Morrill, arrived in Washington on
Saturday, and will proceed home at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

The face of the country now io0kN very charming
gust as the aut'nn /, about TO touch the forests
with CLOWN" tuts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

The West Penobscot Agricultural Society hold
their annual Fair Sept. oath and 18th. The far
mers in that vicinity making arrangements for
IN extensive exhibition of stock. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

An exchange says dresses are to I've trimmed
with soft feathers Will the price b. down, too ?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18
Noral ann state Nems.

Regular meeting OF Capital Lodge II. d L.
this evening, at I | 2 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

There has been larger number visiting Moose
head Lake this wear than ever before. The hotels
there have been full nearly al. of the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

Forty three wears ago, our respected fellow CIT
izen, John Wheeler Esq, who retired from bust
ness several years since, was an advertiser in the
columns of the Kennebec Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

Among the sreake', a. 'he X forced Men's
Convention at he White Mountains, j. X.
Osgood Of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

The new and neat little steamer Lanrena, Capt
Dwinal, now runs regularly between this ci'y aud
Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18
Superior Court, whit.house, j., PRESIDE

superior Court, WhttehOuse, j., Preside
Ing.
TUESDAY, Sept. 18th, 1873.
l6l, Holt vs.. Bunker ct ais. The testimony on
the part of defendants such to entirely vim
dictate them from the charge of harsh or cruel
treatment Of the plaintiff. On the contrary they
appear to have acted " It'll CONNIE ndable prudence
and discretion. and with as mnch consideration
for the comfort of Mrs. Holt as was possible un-
der the circumstances. Accordingly, MI Heath,
before the testimony fully out. perceving that
his action had no foundation in fact, and that he
had been grossly deceived by the misrepresents.
tious of the plaintiff and her set, requested leave
to withdraw. The defts desiring to have the mat
ter passed upon by the jury and become matter of
record, verdict in their favor was given them by
the jury without leaving their seats.
All the actions assigned for to day having been
disposed OF, there WAS nothing for the jury to do
this afternoon, aud the court adjourned.
10 order to- morrow, Wednesday
40 Clay vs.. Flynn. CLAY; F. 4 White; Web
ster.
l43, Hennesey VS.. McCarty. Clay F. & White
Webster.
32j Hood vs.. Ridley. Otis; Carleton.
The assignment of cases for the court will be
made Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18
Marrifn.

In Bangor, Sept "a. Benjamin +. Watson 10
Florence A. Brckett both OF Levant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

falling barometer, southwest winds, warmer part
ly cloudy weather, possibly followed in the inter-
Tor by light rains and cooler northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18
were tramps.

The gaping, credulous crowd at Granite Hal,
the other evening, to witness the Jugglery OF
sleight-of-hand performer, was not favorable
commentary upon the intelligence of an Augusta
audience 1t was to be spiritualstic exhibition, a
display Of spirit power in its physical manifesto
tons and as the curious MUD of man desires to
read his destiny and look into those things which
for a wise purpose have been hidden, until the
veil of mortality is stripped eff the people gath
cred TO converse with the dear departed or wit
mesa their antics in cabinets, behind tables on
musical instruments, and the like. The performer
distinctly stated that he did not claim the mani
festations as being the result of spirit power, ard
at the close confessed that the people had been
very cleverly humbugged, yet persons who ought
to have known better went away from the hall
believing that dear little Jimmy, Freddie or Tom
NV. long since relieved from the sorrows of this
world. had stroked their beard, written loving mes
cages on states, patted their cheeks, sounded
uoues. played on musical instruments rang bells,
overtbrown tables and unlocked handouts. The
persops who believe these things. and will hug
the deIu.ion to their breasts, reject many of the
plaiuest and most reasonable revelations of Gods
Word. When told by the Professor of Hnmbug-
gerry himself that it is lie and a cheat, they still
believe it to be the truth and roll as sweet NOR
sci under the tongue.
Help for the Sufferers.
The ladies Of the COMM tees appointed from
the different religious societies. to render imme
date aid to the yellow fever sufferers, convened
at the Congregational chapel, on Monday after
noon at3 O'Clock, -,s+M~e
: Deacon e. A. Mason, President of the General
Committee, and Rev. Mr.. URjobn, being present,
the former briefly referred to the object for which
he meeting was called, the latter presenting two
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

Monday night, Mrs. Orrn Rowe had her prem
Uses scanned by the clo,hes-lne thief, aud several
pieces Of clothing were stolen. The people should
be on the watch for this person, as the above
named act is evidently not his first offence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

Saturday night, about o'clock, as Mr.. Giles, a
trader at East Brownfeld, was stepping out OF his
store, he was confronted By man with revolver
in hand who called upon him to stand and deliver.
Giles knocked the pistol from his assailants
hand, who thereupon betook himself to fright and
was joined by two other men a few yards down
the street. The three jumped upon hsnd-car
standing on switch track, but as they could not
get it upon the main track left 1t and ian for the
woods No attempt TO follow them seems to have
been made. They went some four miles east of
the railway station. broke into the stable of DR..
Elish Tsbbetts, stole his horse and wagon, and
continued their flight. Since then they have not
been seen. At Brownield it is thought they
we're tramps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

A man by the name OF Z merry. living on the
east side of the river, had fit 10 Market Square
yesterday afternoon, which lasted nearly twenty
minutes. He was carried home 10 a wagon. Mr.
Emery has been subject to these fits for many
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

Mr.. Fred w. Hunton, who has been the efficient
teller of the FIRST National bank OF Auburn for
several wears, has been elected cashier OF the
First National bank of Gardiner. Mr.. II. accepts
the position and will at once enter upon the du-
ties of his new office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18
Miss Flora @. COchrane,

Miss Flora @. COchrane,
Offers her Sc vices as MUSICAL INSTRUCTOR
on the Piano and as Soloist or AccOmpanst at
concerts.
Terms for Piano IessOns, S1o
tor 40 Lessons.
Mr.. j. NJ. TRACY recommends Miss Cocbrans.
Other references: Rev. b. W. TILDEN. c. c.
HUNT, A. d. WARD sep1l<-tlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18
JEW NOk Il.


NEW YORK, September IL Gen. Beauregard
has telegraphed 10 New Orleans, that he will
not accept any nomination for Treasurer OF Lou
i,iana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO cHE-
Daily Kennebef Journal
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.

Fire.
RICHMOND. September Il. Cobb, Holland &
Co.'s ice houses, six in number. situated on the
Hill Farm, Bo~doinham, were totally destroyed
by fire Monday night. Loss sbou' $500 prob
ably insured.
BATH, September l.. Cobb, Holland Go. ;
ice houses in Bowdoinham. known Noiton's
old ice houses, were burned at two o'clock this
morning. They contained three thousand tons Of
ice. 1t is thought the fre was lncendisry. The
insurance through Garcelon', agency Lewiston, Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

We notice in consulting the files of the Kenne-
nebec Journal that in 1885, Richard ID. Rice, our
respected and honored fellow citizen, that
year canv assing agent for the JOURNAL and was
warmly commended to its patrons bv the propric-
tors Of the paper. Some OF our best and mos
substantial me had the very humblest beginnings,
content with CONNIE ncug at the bottom round of
the ladder.
On Monday morning, about one o'clock, an at
tempt was made to enter the house OF ID. W.
Benuer, on Cushnoc heights. The family were
aroused by the noise made by the person who
attempted to enter, and Mr.. Beuner went to the
back door, which is fastened by a hasp. The
hasp was bent and the latch was broken, by some
one who attempted to pry open the door, but who
from some cause fled before eifrctiug an entrance.
Annie Louise Cary was announced to take par.
in Colossal Charity Concert, TO be given in Chi
cago on Sunday evening last, in aid OF the yellow
fever sufferers. The announcement says by
the self. sacrifice of extra journey and hard
travel, Miss Csry-whose every other date is He'd
until next Sprng-is enabled to resch Chicago at
o'clock Sunday, and with characteristic genero,-
itv she has volunteered her valuable assistance,
thus enabling the Management 10 announce the
last appearance here in Concert this fall OF Ameri
cas- greatest Concert Contrslto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18

the position and will at once enter upon the du-
ties of his new office.
Those of the Maine Press excursonsts who have
not become so delighted with the country as to
remain there, returned home last night. or will
arrive to-day. If any of the republican editors
have taken up farms, we advise them to purchase
Solon's steers and his breaking up pillow.
Mrs Abba Good " ool,on lectured in Beverly.
Mass, Saturday. Subject, Spencer and his con-
temporaries for the benef of the Boston Old
South fund. She will deliver her Yosemite lee
ture at Newport. Il. l., on Wednesday at noon. in
aid Of the yellow fever sufferers at the South.
Now is the time when the cool evenings cause
the rich man to draw costly up to his bright coal
fire, the more needy man to settle down in com
fort BY his kitchen stove where the wood cheerily
crackles, while the poor man signs fer want of
both wood and coal, and crswls into dreary
corner to think over the dark prospects of tie
coming winter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-05-17
More Mischief.

The bill which passed the lower branch
of the State legislature on Wednesday, en-
larging the criminal jurisdiction of magis-
trates and justices of the peace to such an
extent that they may hear and determine
cases of larceny, assault and battery, mali.
cious mischief and similar misdemeanors
with jury trials, is very dangerous and OBJ
noxous piece of legislation. 1t trenches on
the province of the Quarter Sessions. 1t
doubles the cost Of trying cases over what
is charged in the Quarter Sessions. 1t al
lows extra compensation to constables, and
that to jurors will be sufficient to surround
the magistrates courts with crowds of needy
hangers on. No provision is made for the
representation of the Commonwealth, and
prisoner may be brought before any magis-
trate for trial, however remote from the
scene of the offense.
The bar is unanimous against the ex-
tension of the jurisdiction of the magis-
trates, and the community deprecates it as a
public calamity. The disposition of magis-
trates to decide in favor of plaintiffs, or
those who bring them business, renders all
proceeding before them incomplete and un-
satisfactory. Few or none OF them are
learned in the law. 1t is surprising that
bill, fraught with such evident mischief as
this is, should find favor with the Legislature.
1t is safe to say that two-thirds of all the
cases tried before magistrates are appealed
to higher courts and that they are almost in
variably reversed. Should the bill in ques-
tion become a law it would greatly increase
the business and expenses of the courts. Its
effect will be to largely increase the emolu-
ments of magistrates and their dependents
and the judicial expenses of the city. Our
legislators manifest a remarkable readiness
to create new Offices and to impose new
burdens on their constituents, notwithstand-
ing their protestations to the contrary
Press
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-05-17
Shooting at Emperor william.

A dispatch from Berlin says that at $3.50
Saturday afternoon,as the Emperor William
was returning from drive with the Grand
Duchess of Baden, two shots from revol-
yer were fired at him in the avenue Unter
den Linden. Nobody was hurt. The assas
sin ran into the middle avenue, followed by
crowd. On an attempt being made to
capture him, he fired three shots and
then threw his revolver away. He was
then secured. The Emperor's carriage was
stopped, and the footman sprang from the
box and assisted at the capture. A few
minutes afterward another individual was
seized in the middle avenue, in consequence
of an alleged attempt to rescue the assassi n.
Dense masses streamed in from the remotest
suburbs to manifest their loyalty and SYM
pathy, singing the national anthem. Tn e
Emperor went to the opera and Royal Thea
tire that night and received great ova.
tiOns.
AT the official examination Hoedel, the
prisoner, denied that he fired at the Emper-
or. lie affirmed that he was without work
and intended to sh DOT himself publicly to
show the rich the present condition of the
people. The prisoner was in possession OF
several socialistic and democratic writings,
tickets of membership of several Berlin
socialistc unions, and the likenesses of two
sOciaistic leaders
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-05-17
llILh OF LYCOMING.

Alfred II. Hill the member from the Lower
end Of Lycoming deserves more than pass
ing notice at our hands. Few men of SO short
n experiences in matters of legislation have
made more DISTINGUISHED record His su-
periority is not found in the number of pa
ges in which his name figures in the LegisIa-
tire Record but in that close attention to bu-
siness and capacity to weigh the relative eff
fects of opposing interests. The man that
says most in the halls of legislation, is not
the man that wields influence. Hill is not Of
that class He is one of those that does not
talk until he has something to say and then it
is to the point. His close attention to busi-
ness has often attracted the attention of his
fellow members, and won for him the sobri-
quet of firm as the hills. In our frequent WIS.,
its TO the State Capital we have always found
him at his post. The business of his county
and his constituents is the first thought
of his mind. After that in all questions of
State policy he takes broad and philantrop-
ic view. He has now mastered the routine
of business and will in the future, if returned
again by his constituents, bring to his COM
mand complete knowledge of parliamenta-
ry law. This is an essential prerequisite in
order to maintain that equal advantage and
skill in legislative tactics the sine qua non OF
success. The people of old Lycoming We
think would make great mistake in not re-
turning Mr.. Hill We hope they will, and
our word for it they will not be sorry.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-05-17
The European War.

London, May l5.-A telegram from Bat
oum states that a concentration of 1000
armed Mussulman Inhabitants of Lazistan,
in the Aedanatch district, has compelled the
Russians to retreat, and that the rapid gath
ering of armed bands renders untenaable
the Russian positions at Liyona and on the
Charuk river.
Advices from Bucharest state that de-
tachments Of Russian reserves and recruits
continue to pass through Roumania for regi-
ments in the field. Some of these men are
totally Ignorant of military drill. Trains of
ammunition are also passing TO the Dan
ube.
The Russians are making additional con-
tracts in Roumania for transport carts and
animals. 1t is faid that 5000 more are Or
dered to be ready in two weeks for service
south of the Danube.
Renewed activity prevails in the several
arsenals, Orders have been issued to the
factory at Kragujevata, to increase the pro
duction of Peabody Martini ammunition to
the amount of 10000 rounds per day. All
seryiceable artillery in store has been or
dered to be mounted and sent Immediately
70 the front.