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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
Local IsrevIties.

Maj. Boothbay is treating his house TO q
coat of paint, and ,lecking mp generally.
The family q T. Frank Laid have re-
moved from the city.
In some cities they do not allow bonfires
after dark, and the boys are all mad about it.
In Augusta it's no offence, unless you burn
up your neighbours line fence. That's crossing
the line of good behavior.
The nice breczcs for the few DAYS past
have had a healthy effect on the muddy roads.
mouth yet. \ boy is standing near to give
him a stone chorus.
Maj. Myrick is to take one of the leading
parts in the thrilling military drama of
North and SOUTH
Mr.. Herbert Dunn is aking some thor
ough repairs on his pretty little cottage on
Weston street.
No city with sach good facilities for
drainage has such miserable drainage as Au-
gusta.
-lsev. II. W. Tilden has moved into his
new house on Sewall street, head of Weston
street.
Charles O. Manscll and Charles W. Van
tassel, of the Togns Minstrel Company, are
to participate in an entertainment at Bangor
The house of Miss Pauline Libby, on
Green street, is receiving a coat of paint
AS soon as the cement is laid and dries
in the cellar of the Hotel North, the hard
wood floors will be laid in the stores.
A little son of the late Ammi True came
very near being run over by a team on Green
street, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.

LONDON, april n. Noathcote, in answer
to an inquiry in the Commons, tonight, said
that Rivers Wilson, having been dismissed
from the Egyptian ministry, would return to
England and resume his position of comp
troller.
CAIRO, April ~. The Khedivc has issued
decree creating Council of State, under
the presidency of native who is also to be
president of council af ministers, to con-
sist of two European vice presidents, five ma
tives and five Europeans and two native
lAMNprs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
BRITISH COLUMBIA.
The Situation.

VICTORIA, April u. Public feeling is
daily becoming more unsettled. Parliament
is now sitting with closed doors. Opinion
seems TO be that British connection is i'm
perilcd.
Parliament rose and ordered cabling to
I.ondcn Of resolution demanding that, fail
ing in the fulflment of treaty obligations,
the province be allowed to secede Nav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

large part of the village of Coscob CT,
was burned last night. Loss heavy.
The deaths at the Wellington coal mine
catastrophe we're T..
The annual festival of the ST. George Soci-
ETY. was held in New York, Brooklyn, Mon
treal, Toronto Halifax and other places, last
night. r~r
Sl2,0 900 have been collected at Cleaveland,
o., in aid of the negro emigrants. ..,
An insurrection has broken out in Kastoria
in Macedonia. -'r
A bill similar to the Maine liquor law was
yesterday defeated in the Mich. House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
tHarrieo.

Tn Portland, April I'D, by Rev. G. F. Penney of
this city, Mr. A. X. I. Harmon of Oakland, Cal, to
Miss Sarah ). Johnson of Portland.
In Steuben Mar. 10, Capt George s. Newell to
Miss Lucy : Haskell, daughter of Capt. Charles II
Haskell, all of Struben.
In Eastport, April 6, Abraham W Hunt of East
port TO Mary ;. Goodul, of Penield, y. b.; April H.
Suel Mahar of Esstport, to Miss Ada Kelley df Penn
broke.
IN Ellsworth. April IL, Charles A, Phillips to Miss
Annie H. Wood. both 1T Ellsworth April 10, Geo, u
scott TO Miss Ella u. Giles, both of Ellsworth,
In No. Seigwick, April u, Abernethy Il. Wilins to
Miss George A. Stover, both o Bluehll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
THE EASTERN QUESTION.

BERLIN, April ~. France has issued a
circular to the powers recommending them
to take up the question of the Greek claims
for settlement.
BELGRADE, April u. Turkish troops are
assisting the Servians who are operating
against the Albanian invaders. Servians lost
many officers and men. but the Albanians
were driven from Servia, leaving two hun
drcd dead.
CoNsrANrINoPLE, April "a. The Alba
mans, LOCO strong, have been driven from
the heights of Marcof
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
NEN. Y. z. Ht Mt, COT. sc. ". Z.
Augusta, April I'D, 20.
Court-Judge Whttehouse.

TmrRspAY, April "a.
In the Ayer-Lconard SANDER case. the ar
garments Of counsel, Messrs. Pillsbury and j.
Baker were submitted this forenoon The
Judge took the matter under advisemcnt and
will announce his decision in two or three
DAYS.
The court viii probably adjourn finally to-
morrow forenoon,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25

Because the trees are just now on Dust
it mustn't be supposed that they are dissipat-
ing. They are only drinking sap!
1t is said that in the use of horse radish may
be found instantaneous relief for the most
obstinate cases of hoarseness.
We desire to emphasize and endorse tie
following from the Maine Farmer in regard
TO VIM. r. Smiths connection with the city
schools Our schools never had more vi =
liant. efficient and steadtast friend, and al
though it would be pleasant for him to retire,
the district cannot now dispense with his SER
vices. The schools are just now in con-
dition requiring his oversight and best
thought. In speaking of the village district
school meeting, to be held next Saturday, the
Farmer says:
The two directors, whose term of Office ex-
pres are Mr. Orville ID. Baker and Mr.. VIM
r. Smith. Mr.. Baker positively declines a
reelection. Mr.. Smith, while desiring to he
relieved from the arduous duties of direc-
torship, will probably serve another term.
We but express the earnest conviction of
the teachers, scholars and parents in the
district. when we say, it is the universal de-
sire of all who are interested in our schools,
that Mr.. Smith, who has been connected
with the district as clerk in its early DAYS.
and director from ls45 to 1850 and for the
mast three wears. should serve as director as
long rs he NAV live. He has ever taken a
deep interest in the schools, and he has won
more than any man connected with them the
confidence of teachers, the love of all the
scholars, and the gratitude of every parent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
pEDESTRIANisM.
Contest for the Distance Champion.
ship of England.

LospuN. April u. At o'clock this AZ
tcrno1n the pedestrian score stood:
Brown. 363
Hazel. 35s
Corkey, 1856
Weston. 3l5
The great walking match in London is ex-
citing considerable interest. Brown, who
leads Hazel. his nearest competitor IL l-2
miles, has made the remarkable record of
JOG IL miles in three days Westonis Is l-2
miles behind Corkey, the third man
At the same hour in New York race: Row
ell, 1872; Hartman 307 Ennis, 30i.
LoNDoS, April %. At o'clock this morn
ing the score stood:
Brown. 4O3
Hazel, $50
Corkey, 365
Weston 347
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
CANADA.
Personal.

MONTREAL, April "a. Joley, premier OF
Quebec, leaves Friday for Europe to attend
to the interests of the province in the Letel-
lier matter.
Lieut.. Culblunt, of the engineer corps. is
ordered to relieve Lieut.. Col. Eoane. in con-
struction of Notifications and batteries on the
coasts of Me. and N. III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
The NOyes-Gilman Case.

The NOyes-silmnn Case.
II viii he Remembered tha. TIE sum Of
Noyes vs. Gilman for small strip of land,
was tried in the Supreme Judicial court last
fall. and that the jury disagreed. 1t was
again tried this spring, and verdict rendered
in favor of Moves. An important feature in
the case was well, which the plaintiff
claimed establishes the line. by having been
many years ago about four feet north Of the
line fence. The defendant claimed that the
line runs over the we'll, or in other words
that the well was built upon the line The
preponlence of evidence given by aged wit
nesses, was in favor of the plaintiffs side,
and hence the verdict. Since the last trial,
parties have made an excavation north of the
well. and find the remains of former well,
which the Gilmans claim IS the one which
the Noyas witnesses alluded to as being four
feet north of the fence. note written by
Charles b. Gilman to a gentleman in this
city. alludes to the case as follows:
WATERviILE, April %, 1879.
Dear Siy-We have been digging in the
Moves garden, and have found an old well
several feet farther north than the present
we'll This supports our theory, and CONTRA
diets that Of the plaintiff. that there was new
or any other well in different location than
the present well. Several hundred people
have already been to see it,
Most truly yours, tHAs. b. GILMAN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25

Parties having painting and paper-hanging
to do, and requiring the services Of an artist
in that line, should lay their plans to employ
Mr.. l.. +. Blackman. of the firm of c. Beae
{ Co. lie is not only skilled by the exper-
fence which comes from long practice, but
has natural adaptncss and taste for the
business which ensures first class work at his
hands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
CALIFORNIA.
English Cricketters.

san FRAScIsCo, April "a. Arrived, steam-
er Australia, from Sydney and Honolulu.
Among the passengers are the English crick-
etters. The questions OF whether they will
play here and he future movements of the
club are undecided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
L'tga,

In East Machias, Jan. %, Susie f. Boxwell, aged
81 wears
In Fremont, April 81, Mrs. Emma r.. wife of An.
son l. Holmes. and daughter of Mrs, Hannah SINAI,
iidge aged ~ vrs Jan. P1st Isaac o. Reed aged 20
years, 10 months and day.
At dridev Station. Cal, Win. ID. Peck, son Of the
late Calvin Peck, NJ. d., of Ellsworth aged IS years.
months,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
NEW YORK.

Personal.
NEw YORK, April ~. Commander Fox
hall Parker is dangerously i'll at Annapolis,
Md.
Pete Dwyer.
Pete Dwyer will resume his back slum mis-
sion to-day. He proves to have been on a
trip to Montreal, to obtain funds and clears
himself of all alleged improprietics.
Murder and Suicide.
Deffarge, druggist, poisoned four years
old son, two years old daughter and himself
The daughter will live. The others are dead
Jealousy was the cause.
Investigation.
The British war steamer Clover arrived at
Port au Prince, to investigate the collision
between the English steamer ''Bolivar" and
the lIaytien steamer michael" which caused
the sinking of the latter and loss of 100 lives.
Hayti demands Immediately 1900, besides
replacement of the steamer.
HydrOphObia.
BRooKLYS. April -. IeAa Nee, hit:en in
the hand by Newfoundland dog, in January,
died to-day of hydrophobia, in great agony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
NEN ADA.
Aid Declined.

ErRExA, April %. The relief committee
telegraphed to-day declining further aid. The
immediate wants of the destitute are provid-
ed for The people are in good spirits. Re-
building has commenced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
WEST INDIES.
The Situation.

New YORK, April %. Dates from st.
Thomas to the 9TH, and San Domingo the
10th, state perfect tranquility has prevailed in
San Domingo Trade is paralvzed, owing to
news of the German import tax on tobacco.
Planters are filed with CONSERVATION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
NsSCONSIN,
4 FOrger.

MILWAUKEE,, April "A. Alex Cohen, the
insurance agent, instead of committing sui
eide, is now believed to have left the city to
escape punishment for torgeries amounting to
Sl2 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
NOVA SCOTIA.
Ice Blockade.

HALFAx, April "a Steamer George Shat.
tuck, from St Pierre reports that the coast
north of Sydney, to Louisburg, is blocked
with ice AMI there was no getting in at Cow
BAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
NEW JERSEY.
Horse Sausages.

NEW York, April "a. The health inspec-
tors of Jersey City discovered the business
carried on there on very large scale, OF
mixing horse flesh in sausage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
LOUISIANA.
Constitutional Convention.

New ORLEANS, April q. In the constitu-
tional convention, this afternoon, resolu-
ton that members take an oath to support
the constitution of the United States, was ia
bled, "a to 63.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
THE AFGHAN WAR.

LoNpoS, April "a A despatch from Man.
daay denies that the king has declared that
he would hold no proposals for the accommo-
dation of England
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25

The nomination of DR. b. f. Lancaster of
WiScassct, as Superintendent of Public Build
ings, has been confirmed by four members of
the Executive Council. Gen. b. F. lIarri.
retired from the Office yesterday, and DR.
Lancaster was daily installed. Gen. Harris
l. too worthy a man to remain long idle.
p. O. Nickcry, Esq. Big Steve Russell,
Erastus Haskell Esq, Sam Glazier. and one
or two others have been at Bald Head. near
the mouth of the kcnnebcc, duck shooting
for a few days. They have had rare good
luck. They expect to return today.
The ice has not remained in the Pcnobscot
river as late in the season rs this for twenty
five years. In 1854 the ice did not leave till
April 9th. In ISIS it did not leave till May
lst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
THE INDIANS.
A Band of Eight Hundred Depredaiing.

OMAHA, April "a. A stockman from Gull
bertson says the cattlemcn and settlers of
that vicinity are greatly excited over the re-
port that Indians from the south, 800 strong.
are making their way north, infcting sad
havoc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
GEN. DIX'S FUNERAL.
Public Testimonials of Mourning.

New YORK, April "a. The funeral of Cen
Dix was very largely attended. All public
buildings were closed. The State Courts adj
Journed and flags were at half-mast in the city
and on the shipping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25

MEssRs. EDIroRs We wish through your
columns to express our heartfelt thanks to
Mr. Robertson and the Grammar school, ard
also to our many friends, for their kindness
and sympathy toward us in the loss AMI
burial of our dear boy, Horace. Words can
not express our feelings. May God bless all.
Mn and MRs G.. H. Snow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
Weather Indications for To-Day.

For New England and the Middle States,
increasing southeast to southwest winds.
warmer, cloudy or partly cloudy weather,
falling barometer. s.sA s4s4s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
Focal ana State Nous.
Friday, April %, 1879.

nD-Siugle copies of the Dahl aud Weekly are on
sale at this office and ~ lerccs Bookstore In Gar
diner at Falmers Iio, kstorc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25

The House passed bill fixing the poll ia,
ut one dollar and the State tax one dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25

Rs-Our patr2ns in RENTING money should do SO
by check, money ord r registered letter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25

Miss Roses Moth and Freckle Lotion, is the
popular article just now for rcmoying-not
the unSightlv marks brought to light il house
eleanng-but the more unsightly dsigure-
mcnt of the fair complexion, such rs Moth,
Frcckles, Tan, &c. One trial recommends it
and it can be found at TlrCoMB's DRrG STORE
W T.. X. u.
J. Il. Milliken, Esq, Clerk in the office of
the Secretary of State. Yesterday closed his
connect IN with that Office. and returned to
his home in Portland. Mr.. Niiliken came
into the Office January |, 1861, more than
eighteen years ago, and has been in the Office
continuously ever since, with the exception
of nearly year. when he was incapacitated
for service by reason of sickness. 1t is not
too much TO say that he has made model
clerk. filling the place to the entire satisfac-
ton of the gentlemen who have been at the head
of the department, and all having business
at the office. during that time forming an cx-
ten>iYe business acquaintance and making
hosts Of friends. He leaves the office with
the kindcst regards of all his friends and as
socrates, Secretary Cove expresses regret
that the failure of the legislature to make an
appropriation, compels him to conduct the
office without the efficient help of Mr.. MILL
ken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
Committee Work.

The House appropriation committee au-
thorized Clymer to report bill of 81 ,000, 900
to meet the payments due Captain Fades,
Messrs. Hawley, Forney and Carman were
appointed a subcommittee to consider the in
creased appropriation for postal carriers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Aid for the Negroes.

BosToS, April ~. A mass meeting of cit
ixeps was held at Faneuil Hall at noon, pre-
sided over by Gov. Talbot, to take measures
to alleviate the suffering of colored refugees
i'm Kansas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25

\ meeting of the Kennebec Valley Camp
maeting Association was held yesterday, and
it was decided TO begin the annual campmeet-
ing on the grounds at Richmond, on Monday,
August 25th. to close on Monday, Sept. 18TH
The table published in the Daily Of We'd
nesday, showing the average expenses per
scholar in the schools Of various cities in this
State, is calculated to mslead in regard to
Augusta. The amount given for Augusta
includes the payment Of debt and interest by
the Village District, which constitutes no
part of the ordinary expenses of the schools.
Dtducting this amount, and the average per
scholar will h. found to be not quite 81 0j,
about equal to other cities.
The Executive Council yesterday confirmed
several nominations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
investigations.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Fire,

PITrsBrRG, April ~. The residence of
Alex King, with stables and ten blooded
horses, are burned. Loss, $4,000.
The EntOmbed Miners.
WILKEsBARRE, April "a. A large force of
men are engaged in sinking shaft from the
surface in the hope Of releasing the men en-
tombed in Sugar Notch mine. They have
succeeded In getting about three hundred feet
from where the unfortunate men are believed
to be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
The EntOmbed Miners.
WASHINGTON,
Indian Matters.

WAsmINGroN, April a.. The interior de-
partment ridieules the telegraphed statement
Of Saluskin (Indiap prisoner in Washington
Territory relative to the alleged treachery of
Moses last summer
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BY TELEGRAPH.

LAseociated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-25
C0insion.

MAcHIAs, April "a. Schr. Hope, Captain
HILL of Windsor, \. s., from CORVALLIS for
New York, with potatoes, was run into on the
night of April 22d, oil Mt. Desert, by an UNI
known schooner The latter kept on. The
former lost fore rigging and was cut down to
canvas and with great difficulty worked into
Machiasport, where she will be repaired and
proceed.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-10-10

eB"We are prepared to furnish goods in our
line as cheap as any other House in town. All
goods delivered, free of charge, to Hotel and De-
pot. nov23-1y
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-10-10
The Egis and Intelligencer
is PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY
f. W. B A K E r.
so Year, in Advance

TRANSIENT .ADvERTIsEMENTs.--On Square,
twonsertions, $1.O0. Each subsequent insertion,
25 cents. Longer advertisements in the same pro-
portion. A space equal to six lines makes asquare
e8F" Yearly advertisements at special rates.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-10-10
Wood and Coal Burnt Lime.

REST QUALITY OF BUILDING LIME always
- on hand, at very low prices. Agricultural
Lime 10 cents per bushel at the kiln. Lime deliv-
cred in any part of the county.
p. o. Baldwin, Baltimore county, Md.
ROBERT DILWORTH,
Long Green Turnpike, 2 miles from Fork Meeting
House. nov22-1y
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-27

of Hayes as Governor of Ohio ono outside OF tho
Sherman family thought of Hayes as aeandiiate.
When he was elected no doomed mp as q probable
candidate and got good send-on a. an available
man. But now he has no strength az a cahui'iatr-
He has to be- sure come up to the staiwart policy.
but lie had to. He forced to it, The democrats
were united in Congress and Hayes was forced TO
abandon his Southern policy. but IL wil do Linn no
good as q candidate"
Whom does he indorseT
'Well, Sherman Is backed by Hayes. - It's under
stood that he will favor Sherman Grant favored
Conkiing but the power and patronage OF the ainl-
istraton amounts to little against popular senti-
ment. Why, look at Blaine. With Grant against
him lie had almost majority III Ctncinnati- ~
was the fault of Don Cameron and the stupidity OF
that lost Blaine the nomination. Anything To peat
Blaine was the cry. Then Hayes with the
Ohio success at his back and won the prize"
'.Then you are confident the contest in the Com
vention will be between the friends of Grant and
Dlaine?
That's the way il looks now"
"And 1T Ewing succeeds in Ohio you think his
chances for the Presidential nomination the demo-
cratic ticket are far?'
Il do. He is quite as much of a Hayes.
and with Ohio ut his back Tom Ewing's friends can
make gallant fight in the Convention"
"Do you feel hopeful of success?'
'Unquestonaby. l don't believe tho people OF
this country. whose intelligence and patriotism
have been tested and prove'l are prepared 10 turn
the government over to democrats, in view of the
extraordinary exhibition they have made of them-
selves in Congress during tho past few years. But
remember one thing, the farming interest or this
State is quite much exercised about the monopoly
and powers Of corporations ever the West was
made and elected this year when the feeling OF tho
people in this important matter is understood Tho
people in earnest and politicians lust heed and
respect their opinions and desires"