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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

The Law Court have just trans mittcd to
the clerk a rescript in matter of some inter
est to towns and cities
Levi Hicks v. John T.. Ward. The ptf.
sued in trcspass to recover damages of the
deft. who was street commissioner for the
East side. for entering upon his land and dig
ging up and encumbering the soil, &c, tax
ing the ground that the city had discontinued
the road where the trespass was alleged TO
have been committed. The di>continuancc
was denied by Ward and by the city council,
which ordered him to repair it, The court in
their rcscript sustain the plaintiff. and say,
"A discontinuancc OF public highway by
both branches of the city government of Au-
gusta, is valid without any determination rs
TO damages from such discontnuance.
LESS than twenty wears adverse occupa-
ton will not establish road by user"
Judgment for plaintiff for 50"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

The door, sash and blind factory belonging
to Geo. W. Munsey, situated on the brook
road. about one mile above Wyman's mill,
was destroyed by fire last night The fire
broke out at about quarter past nine o'clock,
and is supposed to be incendiary. The steam
or Cushnoc was promptly on the spot. and re-
manned all night, play ing upon the ruins.
Nothing could be learned concerning loss or
insurance, up to time of going to press. Some
eight or ten hands are thrown out of EN-
ploymeut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
WASHINGTON.
Personal.

WAsHINGToN, May &. Mr.. Hill will adj
dress the Senate tomorrow on the legslat
bill, As he will soon after leave the city.
Expense of the Special Session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

Captain Charles Bridges of Stockton, Me-.
who served in the Union army throughout
the war. has been removed from his place is
Senate doorkecpcr at Washington. and sue
ccsdcd by Major Cen E. VI. Wilcox. grad
uatc of West Point, who went South in 1851
and became the commander of division in
Long,treet's corps. He applied year or two
since to have his political disabilities rerno,
ed but it is not certain that thi, has been
done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Water was let into the Lachine canal, Mon
day.
The jury in the Miles polygamy case, at
Salt Lake, returned verdict of guilty.
At Atlanta, Ga, yesterday, the National
Board of Health discussed inland quarantine
then met with the American Medical Associ-
alton.
Cohen, the insurance forger of Milwaukee,
has been arrested at Richmond.
Arguments in the Cox Allston murder case.
at Atlanta, Ga, are concluded and the case
went to the jury yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
NEW BRUNSWICK.
Freshet.

NEWCASTLE, May &. Newcastle is having
the greatest freshet ever known. Large guam
titles of logs are carried out. The freshet
has submerged several farms, doing much
damage.
ST. JoHN, May 6. The water in upper st.
John is falling, but is still very high. At In
diantown the freshet carried away some weirs
in the harbor, causing serious loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
The Augusta House.

The new proprietor of the Augusta House,
Mr. Charles Milliksn, seems determined to
do all in his power to improve and add to the
comfort and attractions of this popular hotel.
The house has been painted outside and all
of the one hundred and forty rooms are pass
ing through a wonderful transformation. Mr..
Milliken is the first landlord or proprietor
who has grappled with the question success
fully and gone through the house in this
thorough manner. The services of the car
penter, plumber, painter. whiteer and paper
hanger have been called into requisition, con
siderable new furniture and carpeting added,
and soon this house will just shine from garnet
70 cellar. The old furnaces are to he taken
out, and the house heated by steam. the
boilers to be placed in the cellar, South of
the house a green lawn is to be provided,
with fountain. The Augusta House never
looked better, outside and in, than at tn.
present time. Mr.. Milliken has a fine class
OF summer boarders. to which he il making
additions almost daily. He has put down his
prices to suit the times. Success to him. say
all who are interested in the old Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

POlygamy.

SALT LAKE, May 6. Arguments in the
Miles polygamy case have closed and the
court charged the jury to-day. Counsellor
Wells, who was sent to the penitentiary for
- days for contempt in not answering ques
tons in the ease, was released last evening.
great celebration and procession of 10000
in his honor was held by the Mormons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
FINANCIAL.
The Views of Alex. ii. Stevens an an
Apostle Of Finance.

WAsnIN"ToN, May &. Alex. II. Stephens,
in a letter on national finance. favors abolish
ing the whole system of internal revenue tax
alton, and would meet the deficit with fresh
issue of treasury notes, or in the last resort
with an al ,alorcm tax on property. He CON
denim, the system As costly and oppressive;
says the sales OF four per cents indicate sut-
tcring instead of prosperity; favors unlimited
issue OF bullion certificates as means of re-
lieyng the general distress of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
The Turf.
NEW JERSEY.
Court Matters.

NEWARK, May g. Depositors of the sus-
pended American Trust Co. appointed COM
mittee of ID to go before the grand jury and
request the indictment of the trustees.
committee was also appointed to consider
the matter of civil suit against the board
of trustees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
MARYLAND.
Railroad Matters.

BALTIMORE, May 6. Arrangements are re-
ported between the Baltimore 4 Ohio, Grand
Trunk and Wabash railroads, by which the
first gets connection to Detroit and the last
two to Chicago and the East, independent of
any line controlled by Vanderbilt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

Arrangements are now being made for the
appearance here of that famous artistic, Miss
Charlotte Thompson, who will appear at
Granite Hall Tomorrow Thursday evening,
licita,ion of many of our citizens, the price of
tickets has been placed At 80 and 81 cents.
For sale at Eastern Express office. The
Lewiston journal says of Miss Thompson:
''She is one of the finest artistcs who has
ever appeared in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
LABOR TROUBLE.

FALL RIVER, May g. At a meeting of the
committee of the spnners' union, to select
five mills in which to strike, was held with
closed doors. The committee said no reports
of their action will he given till Saturday,
when there will be another meeting. They
say there will positively be strike, in
which event all the mills will shut down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Railroad Accident.

NORTH CoNwAY, May 6. Hiram Parker,
an old man and very deaf, while crossing the
L. .. Railroad track, with a team. to-day
at Bartlett, was struck by the engine of a
freight train. His horse was killed. the wag-
on completely demolished, and himself serl.
ously, though not dangerously injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
INDIANA
Election.

INDIANAPoLIs, Missy o. Official returns
from twelve wards indicate republican ma
jority Of 5000 to lS,000-a republican gain
of five to eight thousand. The council stands
l6 republicans, 8 dem. The republicans gain
three aldermen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
MASSACHUSETTS,.
The POcasset Fanatics,

BARNsTABLE, May 6. Freeman. the fili-
eide, begins to realize the situation. Mem
bers of the press have endeavored to gain adj
mittance, but the prison officials admit no
one Instead of reading the Bible, he passes
his time with historical works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
ILLINOIS,.
Railroad Matters.

CnIcAGo, May 6. President Keep of the
Northwestern Railroad Co., says he believes
Vanderbilt has secured an interest in that
road but has no information of any pro-
jccted change in the management on that ac-
count.
The directors of the Chicago & Alton rail
road deny Vanderbilt's proprietorship in any
part Of that road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

The "Committee on Instruction" of the
"Manc Teachers Association will hold its
next regular meeting at Gorham, at the Nor
NAL School room, on Friday afternoon and
evening and Saturday forenoon, May and
10. Papers will be presented on Language, :"
Grammar" and discussion will take place
on4he subject of Classification in the ungral-
ed schools. All are invited.
PER ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
ESOTA,
Municipal Affairs.

Sr. PAIL, May 6. In the city election,
William Dawson, dem. was elected Mayor
by $50 majority; W. z. Murray. dem. city
attorney, by 400. The republicans gain one
in the council
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
INDIAN TERRITORY.
Gen. Sheridan's Orders in Regard to
Emigrants.

WAsHINGroN, May 6. The Secretary of
War says Gen. Shcridan's orders are mpera-
tive to prevent emigrants from crossing the
boundary of Indian Territory, and to remove,
without parey, delay or argument. all tres
passers. Nor will the government have its
authority questioned by any forms Of law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
Loral anu Statr NrWs.
Wednesday, May 7, 1879.

exchange announces on the death of a
lady, that "she lived fifty years witt, her hus-
band. and died in the confident hope of bet
ter life"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
Weather Indications for To-Day.

For New England and the Middle States,
northwest winds, rising barometer, cooler,
clear weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
Municipal Court.

DIR. Foster of Freeman, was before the
court yesterday for drunkenness on the street.
He plead guilty and paying his fine and cost
went his way.
William Cogan for drunkenness was sent
to Jail for fifteen days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
BASE BALL.

At Cleveland, Ohio-Bostons I, Cleve-
lands 2.
At Utica, New York-Uticas 3, Worces-
tiers ).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

An expert in gardening in this city has let
tuce five inches in height. Don't ask us it
it's down cellar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

The Calliopean Society at Kent's Hill SEM
mary, will celebrate its 50th anniversary at
SIMPSONS Hail. Readfield, with literary ex-
ercises and a concert, May 9th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

1t is reported that Rev. c. G.. McCully of
Calais, formerly Of Ilallowcll, is soon to
make six or seven months visit to Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

We would again call attention to the grand
display of millinery at MissA. q. GctchclIs,
to-day and Tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

Mr.. Green Cummings yesterday sold a
spring lamb to Dow Storcr that weighed
464 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
tHarriep.

In Lewiston. April 20 Mr.. George Barr to Miss
Laura L. tohurn, both of Lewiston.
In Durham, MAY I, Amos Bailey Of Pamyra, to
Mis- sophia tough Of brunswick.
In Friend, hip, April l.. MIR. silas VI. Brown TO
Mlss Jennie l. whitney. both Of Eriendsh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

Hon. ID. +. Davis of East Corinth is to de-
liver the address, on Decoration Day, at
Monson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.

New York Money! Market.
Ereniag Report. t
NEW YORK, May o.
Money loaned at 2id3- v cent. on call, closing at
2ie-3 per cent.
Sterling, 1861 isdi for long, and ASH asi for short
sight.
Carrying rates, 1-a2-; borrowing rates, 3Ia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

Dr. James Davies of Lincoln Centre, Me,
formerly declined the appointment of Exam
ming Surgeon for Pensions last month, Civ
ing definite reasons. those being in reference
to the supposed political ENHANCEMENT of the
office conferred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
Cabinet Meeting.

Subscription to the per cent refunding
certificates, $ ,02i 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

Nick's and choice flower seeds at Part
ridges drug store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

See advertisement of bay mare for sale, at
Hallowell. A bargain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

The Cabinet meeting was mainly occupied
in the consideration of the threatened jnya-
sion of the Indian Territory. The Attorney
General gave verbal opinion that under the
treaties with the Greeks and Semnoles, the
lands are not open to white settlers. Consid-
cradle time was spent discussing the authori-
ty to use the military to prevent the invasion,
under the restricted legislation by Congress.
Ii was agreed that the law authorizing the SUI
perntendent of Indian affairs to call upon the
military was unimpared and the very gcner-
al request for that purpose was sufficient for
military intervention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

over Harris Candy Store,
Opposite L. O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
Business Revival.

The American iron and steel association
hold their annual convention at Pittsburg to-
day. The secretary's report shows the pro-
duction of last year greater than any previous
year since "A, and indicates the amount put
for 70 equal to any previous year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
TENNE SSEE.
Convention.

NASHVILLE, May 6, The colored National
convention is in session here, it is believed
intended for Il movement to solidity the
freedmen in favor of Grant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
PENNSYLVANIA.
RUNS Work.

PHLADELrHIA, May 6. Edward Parr, an
old drunkard, stabbed his married daughter
to death this forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
Refunding Certificates.

The sum to dctray the expense of the pre-
ent special session is S5l,llI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
Murder.

Geo. Rich was murdered by Thomas Har-
rington, at Rockland, last evening, with a
shot gun, about game of cards. Harring-
tons wife fought the murderer, beating but
not killing him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
Freights.

Vessel owners remain firm in their demand
for &c freight on corn and 4hc ON wheat to
Buffalo, and as shippers demand reduction
there were no charters.
Court Matters.
Gray. who attempted to shoot Booth, plead
guilty Of assault with intent to kill and was
reinandcd for sentence. Mental condition of
the prisoner SIS to be examined.
Custom House Matters.
The custom house cases came up to-day,
all the indicted parties being present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07
Destructive Fire.

PoTrsTowN, May 6. Fire on the chain Of
high hills in Berks Co. is destroying hun
jreds of acres of timber
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-07

Boston Stock List.
Sales at the Brokers' Boardl
BosroN, May 9.
Boston Maine Railroad, lll-sll1-
Eastern Railroad, Aga.
Portland, Saco X Portsmouth Railroad, -s96-
Eastern Railroad, new bonds,) SIS, 6ya69f
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-06
Financial Review or the week,

NEW YORK, April 5.-The events Of the
week In financial circles were quite import
ant. The money market worked close, and
oa several days per cent was the minimum
on call, while frequently 1-64@i-1e per cent
per diem, In addition to legal interest, was
paid for accommodations. Toward the close
an easier feeling prevailed. Foreign ex-
changes were quiet but firm. Government
bonds have been in active demand and closed
at an advance Of Il to ], except for ten-forties,
which were weakened In prospect OF being
called in for redemption. The event OF the
week In the government bond market, and
for that matter In financial circles generally,
was the enormous subscriptions to the per
cent bonds on Friday and to-day, aggregat-
ing nearly one hundred and twenty millions.
Railway and miscellaneous speculation was
rather dull early In the week and the course
of prices irregular. At one time prices showed
decline OF from l to 8 per cent, with the
market weak; the Michigan Central and
Chicago and Alton leading the downward
movement. Subsequently, however, firmer
tone set In and the market improved till near
the final close, and the advance was from to
4 per cent. The stocks most conspicuous In
the rise were the coal shares, the Northwest
and st. Paul Railroad, the Michigan Central,
the Lake Shore and Western Union Telegraph
Company. just previous to the close OF busi-
ness there was reaction In the general list
from to per cent, the latter In the Wabash,
but In the final sales the market was firm
again with recovery OF from Il to per
cont
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-06
A Chinese Lady In TrOubIe-An Anti
TIlden Meeting In New YOrk-Tho RE-
m0val Of the Police COsnmisoiOnp rs.

NEW YORK, March 5.-Mrs. Lizzie All Wab,
the first Chinese woman ever arrested In this
city. was In court to-day for drtlnkness and
dsotderly conduct. Mrs. All Wah is o well
built little woman and not devoid Of some
personal attractions. Her dark hair was
neatly braided and her dress OF black silk
became her well. Her husband Is cigar
maker She speaks English tolerably
well and wept bitterly In court She
promised never to drink again and the Judge,
after cautionng her to abstain from American
whisky, released her from custody. OF the
two Thousand Chinese In this city, not more
than eight or ten are women.
An important meeting OF Democrats was
held at the residence Of August Belmont to-
day. The object was to devise some means OF
shaping the policy OF the Democracy OF this
State and to take some action regarding the
widening breach Of the party. 1t was decided
that Tilden should not have the power to say
who should be the choice Of Che Empire State
for President or that the power Of nomination
should be centralized.
Mayor Cooper tonight notified Police Com
missioners Smith, Erhart and Nichols that
the certificate Of their removal from office
would be forwarded to the Governor Monday
next.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-06
DEFIANT DISTILLERS.
Revenue Officers shot In North Carolina
A Raiding Party Of Fourteen Men
Driven Back by Two hundred.

RALEIGH, ". G., April Information from
q deputy collector who participated Ia raid
In stanly county last week discloses the fol-
lowing facts:
Deputy Collector Pennington, who is sta
toned at Wadesboro, In Anson county, start
cd last Wednesday with fourteen men to
make o raid through certain portions OF
Stanly county for the purpose Of breaking up
Illicit distilleries and capturing the guilty
persons. AS soon rs they got to Stanly coun-
ty, men by whom they were seen armed them-
selves and followed the ralding party, keeping
just In sight. At one point the. raiders dis
mounted and left their horses In charge OF two
of the squad, and the others went to house to
make search. A man who had been following
was seen to be about to fire dOuble-barreled
gun ut the deputy collector and his men. The
two men at the horses attempted TO arrest
him. and he escaped without firing. Further
on, In pine thicket, where the raiders had
leries running In violation OF law, there were
200 armed men to be seen by Pennington and
his fourteen men. A man representing him
self to be preacher came to Pennington and
told him that there were 200 armed men In
that thieket, and II the raiders went over
there they would be killed. Pennington
knowing that he could not fight 200 men with
fourteen, went on and let the pine thicket
alone. Four stills were captured In Other
parts OF the county, and 1900 gallons OF been
and mash were destroyed. No arrests were
made.
During this time, night and day, armed
men followed Pennington and his squad
The demonstrations were 80 violent anC
threatening that it was Impossible for thu
deputy and his men to go to that portion o.
the county to which they had been directed
to go. They finally returned and disbanded
without effecting the purpose for which the
raid had been ordered.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-06
CINCIN NATL.
Kittic Taft AdjudEcd Insane-POlitics or
'Changc-End Of the Municipal
Cnmnnfwn

CINCINNATI. April 5.-Kittie Taft, the wo-
man who yesterday threw red pepper In
Charles Cooks eyes, was adjudged insane to-
day, and sent out to Longview Asylum.
There was lively time on Change to-day
over motion to adjourn over till Tuesday on
account Of the municipal election. The Re
publican members favored adjournment and
the Democrats opposed it, but the motion
to adjourn finally prevailed, and there will be
no m Getting Of the Chamber on Monday.
The closing scenes Of the municipal cam
paign were very active. The Democrats held
q big meeting at Music Hall last night. and
tonight the Republicans have large gath
ering at the same place. The campaign has
been the most stubbornly fought Of any mu-
light professions are now paradlng the
streets with all the enthusiasm of presi-
dental campaign.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-06
ST. LOUIS.
The Great Fire-PrObable Loss 81 900, 900
Digging out the Bodies Of the
Dead Flremen.

ST.. LOUIS. April 5.--This mornings investii-
cation of the loss by last nights fire places It
at much higher figure. The loss will reach
ssOo,ooO and may extend to 100000. The
Of Armory Hall and q corner saloon, are In
ruins, and the sight, In the heart OF the busi-
ness centre of the city, cast q terrible gloom
over the surroundings. Early this morning
the firemen began digging In the mouldering
material for their dead comrades, and sue
ceeded In getting out the remains Of
Billy Puetz, Of No Hook and Ladder
Company. : A. W; Wasson Of Fire
Norfolk, Va, who was treasurer of the
National Guard Armory Association.
The two former lost their lives In the dis
charge Of their duty. Farrant became vic
tim while guiding the hpsemen , . to point p Of Of
IVA ana on Chance W. was s Collected iH ID
for the families OF the deceased firemen.
Great public interest is taken In the occur
ence. Crowds throng the vicinity of the fire.
The insurance is placed at 100000. The
bodies OF Ruetz and Farrant are now in the
morgue. Farrants remains will be sent to
his home In Norfolk Va.