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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
NEW YORK.
Supposed Loss of Steamers.


New YORK, November IS. British steam
ship Joseph Pease sailed hence October !,
for Marseilles, with wheat and cora, and has
not been heard from since.
Steamship Teford sailed hence October 1,
for Antwerp, with wheat and corn, and has
not been heard from since, and it is believed
that both are lost. They are English built
iron steamers of 100 tons, and had crews
aggregating AZ souls.
The Election.
The Sun gives the following table, which
the official figures is not likely to change :
Cornell, for Governor, 4O,l72 plurality
Hoskins, 1t. Governor, 1880: Carr. Secre-
tary of State, All; Wadsworth, Controller
1853; Ward, Attorney General, 1909; Wen
dell, Treasurer, 1851; Seymour, Engineer
and Surveyor 9969. All republicans except
Seymour
A New Pilot Steamer.
The new pilot steamer Hercules sailed
to-day and took position off Sandy Hook.
The pilot Commissioners state that they will
revoke the license Of any pilot from her who
brings in vessels. The captain will then take
the case to court. Ship owners favor the
enterprise.
A FOrger Admits his Guilt.
The forgeries of John Kubely, the brew
ers' clerk, amount to $4,000 He admits
his guilt.
Two Children Kidnapped.
While a poor women went into the tombs
to-day to visit her husband, her two children
were kidnapped by an unknown beggar
woman.
BulIdOzing in Long Island City.
Investigation into the election at Long
Island City shows most outrageous tamper-
ing with the returns, and testimony was given
showing a reign of terror and brutal beating
visited upon voters on election day by gang
of repeaters from New York city headed by
a murderer.
Stupid Inspectors.
In canvassing the returns from Brooklyn
the canvassers have been obliged to return a
large number Of districts consequent upon
stupid plumbers by ignorant inspectors. The
same had to be done in this city.
Strike.
The grain beavers of Bartlett & Green,
Brooklyn, asked for higher wages The re-
quest was refused and large number went
on a strike. The police were notified in or
der to prevent trouble.
The Billiard Tournament.
The sixth game of the tournament, between
IIeiser and DAILY, was won by DAILY. The
seventh, between Sexton and Rudolphe, was
won by Sexton, and the eighth game, between
Schaefer and GARNER, was won by Schaefer.
Hanlan and Courtney Agree to Row.
ROCHESTER,, November -. Hanlan and
Courtney have agreed to row five mile race
on the Potomac river at Washington, Dec.
9th. Each man has put up $500 forfeit.
Blaikie referee.
Charged With Poisoning her Aunt.
SYRACUSE, November l3. Frances Stroud.
er, under indict ent for poisoning her
mother, and suspected of poisoning her
father, has been charged by the coroner's
jury with having poisoned her aunt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.

Evening Report.
NEW YORK, Nov. 10.
Money was easy during the greater part of the
day. Prime mercantile paper, 6a7. Exchange
steady light BUSINESS, 79i as9 for long and s2as3
for short.
Governments quiet and generally steady state
bonds dull and nominal. Railroad bonds active and
irregular. Erie second consols from 30, to
W and fell of to 500 and recovered to 90i.
Activity in the stock market still continues.
Speculation opened buoyant and prices advanced
8, the latter in Reading which from - to Is,
under large purchases. Erie and A. & T.. telegraph,
81. L.. and $. +. c. and Ohio Granger shares were
also prominent in the dealings. subsequently there
was decline of to 81 in the general list, 81 in Read
ing and y in Nashville, Chattanooga and st. Louis.
During the afternoon, however, II strong buying
movement was developed and the entire market as
sumed buoyant tone, Nashville, Chattanooga and
ST. Louis selling up TO 81, and the rest of the last
to 3. In the upward movement at the close coal
stocks were particularly prominent, Delaware &
Hudson rising to 81, the highest quotation of the
year. New Jersey followed with a rise to ssi, Lack
awana to 93i, and Reading to IA. The market
closed strong and buoyaut.
Transactions, 62s,60O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
LABOR TROUBLE.
A Strike Projected.

READING, November -. The Knights of
Labor have been recently sending emissaries
among the miners in the iron works all over
the State urging strike next Monday Many
principal iron works in Lehigh county and
Siegersville are idle, the workmen having
struck.
Helpers at Cergton works, sevcnty-fiye in
number, are expected to strike Friday. Some
of the older men advise arbitration which
may yet be adopted. The employees of the
Reading Company are adverse to strike,
but will join the general movement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
A SAD AFFAIR.
Bad Results Of Pooling with Pistol.

South Thomaston, two lads, sons of Mr.
Robert Snow, were scufiling in the house,
when pistol in the pocket of one of them
accidently discharged the ball entering the
body of the three year old child OF Capt
w. II. Harrington, who was in the family
during the absence of the parents. The ball
entered the body between the fifth and sixth
ribs on the right side, coming out left of the
spine. The child was living Wednesday
night, but it was feared the wound would
prove fatal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
MASSACHUSETTS.
BOytOn Accepts Webb's Challenge.

BosToN, November 10. Paul Boyton has
responded favorablv to the recent challenge
of Capt Webb for swimming a race, and sub
mits the proposition that each of them, wear
ing their respective swimming dresses, shall
contest for thousand dollars side, in a
race from the end of Long wharf, around
Minot's Ledge lighthouse and return, or if
Webb should prefer it, from the battery in
New York, round Sandy Hook light ship and
and return, the race to take place on or be-
froe the 25th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
Fashion Notes.


Muffs are very small.
Jaspered amber is one Of the new colors.
Imitation pearl is much used in millinery.
Large wooden buttons are used on cloth
dresses.
Corn colored gloves are again coming in
fashion for evening wear.
The lower edge of many of the new basques
is cut out in squares in front
Plaid suits have borders stitched with all
the bright colors in the stuff itself
Some of the new neckerchiefs are fastened
by gold scarf rings, like those worn by gen
tlemen
Lyons satin does not wear shiny or cut in
the creases, and is, therefore preferred to
cordered silk.
The light Towering damasks worn for
sacques are precisely like those formerly used
for furniture covering.
When hooks and eyes are used on dress
waist, the eyes should be worked with sew
ing silk matching the dress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
AFRICA.
Trouble with the Beers.

CAPE Town, October %. There is in
creased i'll feeling between Dutch and Eng
lsh settlers and the authorities. The Beers
at Potchafstroom are defiant and intend to
resist the British authority at any cost. In
the locality of Mddleburg the Beers have
collected in force and are preparing for de-
termined resistance. The commandant has
left, fearing assassination. Chief Moirosi
refuses to submit to the British, and Chelms
ford is preparing to attack him.
Appointment.
VIM. st. John Wheelhouse has been ap-
pointed British resident at Zuluand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

Isaac Spencer. one of the Oldest resident
patients in the Insane Hospital, died of apo
plexy at that institution on the eth inst. Some
forty-five years ago, this man was tried and
convicted of murder. He killed man by
the name of McPhcters, in Oldtown, striking
him down with spade, in the heat of passion,
as was supposed at the time, but it proved to
be a well marked case of insanity Spencer
was sentenced to be hung, but Gov. Dunlap,
then in Office observing something wrong
about the mans mind, committed the SEN
tence to imprisonment for life. In 1850 Spen-
Ger was removed, under provision of law for
such cases, from the prison to the Insane Hos
pital by Gov. Hubbard and here the unfortu-
nate man has remained ever since, being
kindly treated and cared for by the State,
through all these long weary years
Desperate Attempt to Commit Suicide by
q Deserted Husband.
Our telegraph columns Wednesday an
nounced the attempted suicide in BostoA of
Charles s. Hayes, caused by domestic
troubles. The following particulars of the
sad affair we CLEAN from the Boston papers
HAYES was native of Livermore, Me-,
and the son of respectable and well-to-do
parents He met his wife, Nellie, some seven
years ago in New London, and was married
about six years ago. He was steady tenn
perate and loving husband, and lived hap
PLY with his wife until last July. The couple
had two children, boy and girl. Hayes
was employed on the Journal of Commerce
at one time, and subsequently on the Bunker
Hill Times as an advertising solicitor. The
wife, as one side of the story is now told,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
THE INDIANS.

Los PISos, November Is. 1t has been
determined almost beyond doubt that Jack
led the hostles in the Thornburgh fight.
Ouray held long conference with the hos
tiles Tuesday night and told them they need
expect no mercy. johnson is at the agency
He says if he has done anything wrong he
is willing to expiate his crime, and he is will
ing to be hung if necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
YER MONT.
Court Matters.

BURLINGTON. November -. A prelmina-
nv hearing in the case of Joseph b. Woods
and Alma II. Smith, charged with the muir
der Luman A. Smith, at Williston, on Thurs
day, Oct. %, closed to-day, resulting in the
respondents being held on the charge Of muir
der in the first degree, to be tried at the next
Sept. term of court.
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The Sandy River Railroad.

FARMINGToS, November Is. The first
passenger train was run over the Sandy
River Railroad to Strong to-day. The Off
GERS of the Maine Central, Sandy River and
other roads, members of the press and several
invited guests, made up the excursion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

Mrs. Wheelock Craig met with quite an
accident Wednesday evening. In coming
heel caught in the carpet and pitched her
head foremost so that she struck on her face.
She was bruised somewhat, but no bones
were broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
GEN. GRANT.

CHICAGO, November 10. Grant leaves here
the Goth, and will stay at Galena three weeks,
then return here, leaving again December
9th for Indianapolis, thence to Louisville and
Cincinnati, and thence to Columbia. Pitts
burg, Philadelphia and New York, wintering
in the South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

The horse thief Gldden who is now in the
hands of the officers of this city is likely to
have more than one charge brought against
him when he comes to trial before the Supe-
rior Court, so that he will receive quite
long term in the State Prison. He expected
to escape from City Marshal White when he
was brought from Lawrence to Augusta. He
has the mack of slipping the handouts off,
but the officer took the precautiOn to hand
cuff him behind so that he was unable to
make any attempt at escape. He told the
marshal that if he had not done this he should
have given him good run before he got him
to Augusta. The fellow is only II years old,
and a very keen chap, but with cant in the
wrong direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
The Champion Disaster.

PHILADELPHIA, November IL. Before the
court Of inquiry into the Champion disaster,
yesterday. Capt. johnson testified that the
chief engineer and first mate of the Cham
pion both told him there was no lookout on
the Champion at the time of the accident and
that it was customary to take the lookout
man to furl the sails
The mate Ferguson, of the ship Lady De-
tavia, was examined to-day, relative to the
collision with steamer Champion, but nothing
new is developed.
Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of the committee on
church extention met in the Methodist
church, here, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

Mrs. Williams, whose husband was muir
dered some two years ago in Portland, was
brought to the Insane Asylum last week.
Soon after the great affection came upon her
she became insane and has been at the Port
land aims house ever since till her removal
here. The murderer of her husband is serv-
ing out life sentence at the State Prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
MARYLAND.
Report Of INSPECTORS.

BALTIMORE, November 10. The steam
boat inspectors to-day completed their report
in the collision case between the steamer
Falcon and the schooner S. c. Tyron. They
exOnerated Capt. Kilby of the Falcon from
all blame for the collision. Wreckers are
now preparing to raise the Falcon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
PENNSYLVANIA.
Efforts to Secure a Reprieve.

HARRISBURG, November ID. Strenuous
efforts are being made to induce Gov. lloyt
to reprcve Stichlcr aud Duras. two of the
Roper insurance murderers, whose execution
was fixed for Friday. A hundred promi-
nent citizens of Lebanon have signed petit
ton requesting that their execution be de-
layed until the settlement of the case of other
consprators by the supreme court. Sticher
himself has said he deserves to hang, and
does not desire a reprieye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
A EayOrite YOnthss PAPER.

The Youths Companion, of Boston, has
steadily grown in public favor for more than
fifty years, and is now one of the most ad-
mirably conducted papers in the country.
1t has recently been increased in size, and is
illustrated by our best artists
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Charged With Poisoning her Aunt
WASHINGTON.
A Special Order to Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, November ID. Postmaster
General Key to-day began the issuance Of
special orders to postmasters. forbidding
them forwarding letters addressed to lottery
dealers named in the order. Registered let
tiers and money orders are to be returned to
the sender, and the letters be sent to the dead
letter Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

Those taking part in our local Pinafore
have been rehearsing steadily so that they
may be able to give fine representation of
that popular opera. Last evening there was
q rehearsal. in Granite Hall, in connections
with the orchestra, and everything promises
a grand success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

The mill of Messrs. Sturgis, Lambard &
Randall is still running. They commenced
this season on the twentieth of April and
will run until the twenty-sixth of this month.
This is the longest season the mill has made
for six wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
Weather Indications for To-Day.

For the New England and Middle States,
easterly to southerly winds, threatening
weather and light rains light rise followed
by slowly falling barometer, and during the
day slowly rising temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

We have heard it stated that three years
ago there were invested in mines in this
State twelve millions of foreign capital. 1t
must be more than that now if the statement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

Hg~Partridge Bros. druggists under Gran
lite Hall sell the purest medicines, drugs,
chemicals. dyes and apothecares goods
generally at the lowest cash prices and guar
antec quality as repres anted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

The west channel of the river at either end
of the island opposite Richmond is said to be
rapidly filling up, SO that loaded vessels ex-
perience considerable difficulty in getting
throuuh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
NEW BRUNSWICK.
New Line Of Steamers.

New Line of Steamers.
ST. JONI, November ID. The project Of
line of steamers from here to Great Britain
is being considered by committee of the
Common Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

Recently there was brought to the Insane
Asylum from Thorndike a young man named
Isaac Hodgman, Jr., who has been subject
from childhood to fits, but who on Friday
became a ravng maniac, and had to be con-
fined, to be kept from doing violence to his
father and others. He was fine young man,
and much respected by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

Eighty men are now employed upon Haynes
DeWitt's new ice houses. The buildings
will be completed about the middle of next
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
Supreme Judicial COurt-Judge Libbey
presiding.
THURSDAY, Nov. 1911

THURSDAY, NOV. I5tll.
In the horse case tried yesterday, Coffin <
al. VS.. Withee, the jury brought in sealed
verdict for the plaintiffs for s2s.G2. The
jurors were then excused from further atten-
dance. The judge sat until half past ten and
adjourned the court till tomorrow at Q A. VI.
The session will not close finally until Satur-
day morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

Moseley, Wheelwright 4 Co. offer large
lot of lumber at their yard, at the east side of
Augusta dam, and buyers can get good
trades
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
gAiluwEii CLASSICAL ACADEMY!

The WINTER TERN of fourteen weeks will open
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10, ~. The Classical Course fits
young men for the best colleges. The Seminary
Course is equal TO that of the best New England
Ladies' Seminaries. The Scientific Course prepares
for business pursuits Excellent facilities for Music
and Painting All Of the teachers have had long ex-
dress Rev. A. w. BURR, A. NJ, Principal, Haowell,
Me. nov12t&w3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

A very fine rain Wednesday night, one
which came down in old time style. Cis-
terms were replcnished from three to five feet
owing to amount Of roofing.
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MICHIGAN.
Senator Appointed.

DETROIT, November Is. The governor
has appointed Fernando c. Beaman u. S.
Senator, to fill the unexpred term of the late
Senator Chandler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

Mr.. Martin l.. Reynolds brought into
market yesterday mutton that dressed 96
mounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

According to Prof. Tice there was to have
been one of the most brilliant meteoric dis
plays last night, ever seen since 1888, when
to all intents it literally rained fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14
dNarrirn.

At the parsonage, North Augusta, Nov. II, Rev.
John b. Fogg of Augusta, TO Miss Mercy b. Judkns
of Monmouth
In Belmont, Nov. s, Mr. Allie l.. Thayer of Sears
mont, to Miss Susie Crockett of Belmont.
In Gouldsboro, Nov. ., Mr.. John NJ Higgins of
Sullivan, to Miss Fannie ii. Cole Of Gouldsboro
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sI.e7J.s7 Profits In 10 DAYS.

What 3 10 has done in Wall Street by legitimate
Stock Speculations. Pamphlet explaining everything
sent free. SIMPSON & CO., 40 Exchange Place
New York. oct29teod&w7w
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CANADA.
Struggled Goods Captured.

MONTREAL, November ID. Two thousand
dollars worth of dry goods, Struggled across
the line, were seized by Canadian Customs
at Fryeburg to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

Waldo District Lodge |. o. Of g. T. will
meet in quarterly session with Winnecook
Lodge No. 70 Unity, on Friday Nov. 2lst, at
10 o'clock A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

Both jurics in attendance on the court have
been discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

Shot by Burglars.

CHICAGO, November Ii. Burglars entered
the house of Joseph Hinsley to-day, and
when cornered by him shot him fatally and
escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

Messrs. J. p. Wyman & Son are running
their mill extra hours.
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CATAWBA AND MALAGA GRAPES!
New Lot Shagbarks,
Philadelphia Caramels, (Fresh Lot just in.)
wENDENBURG's COUGH CANDY.
[Kimball's Plant Compound,
I g Sizes, 10 Cents and Is Cents.
For Sale by
j. w. CLAPP, Augusta.
Nov. 8, 1874

4 CASH BUSINESS-$3O to S3OO .
n month for Agents, Teachers and Ladies', Selling
our NEW BOOK. Its unrvaled contents of Prose
and Poetry by 300 eminent authors elegant illustra
tons and artistic binding make II a welcome guest in
every HOME. Introduction by Theo. l.. Cuyer, DID.
The editions and reduced prices of our beauti-
fully illustrated works. with best terms and quick
sales, reasons why LIVE agents coin money In
their sale A single agent has sold 900 copies.
T.. Is. TREAT, So5 Broadway, New York City.
nov12tiw
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The Murderers.

The Italian sailors, Carboni and Carlo,
charged with the murder of sailor, were
locked up to await the action of the Italian
Consul
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GEORGIA..
A MisinterpretatiOn.

ATLANTA, November IL. General ToOmbs
in an interview says that the dispatch to
Chicago was repeated in a garbled state.
The Interpretation of his language is, that the
result of the war was the death of the Union,
and the present government is a consolidated
one, and not confederacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

There were four vessels at our port yester-
day.
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Society Of the Army Of Tennessee.

CHICAGO, November -. The Society of
the Army of Tennessee reconvened this
morning, the routine of business was trans
acted, and resolution passed commanding
the erection of statue of Major Gen. Frank
p. Blair Cincinnati was decided upon as
the place for the next meeting
The Strike.
The strike of coal miners of Lusalle now
embraces a thousand men, and but one col
lery is running.
Reception to Grant.
The Veteran club gave reception to
Grant to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-14

Dry hard wood sells at five dollars cord.