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Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Advance in Iron.

BIRMINGHAM, October 10. At quarterly
meeting of the iron trade, prices were strong
and i'm several instances advanced, and many
American BUYERS. Extensive purchases of
tin plates are made by Americans at 4 and q
shllings per box advance on recent mimi
mum rates. Americans made large contracts
for raw and old iron to be shipped to Amer
lea.
The Crops.
BUCHAREST, October 10. Sufficient rain
has fallen to allow peasants to get in winter
crops of wheat and rye, although the delay
may cause a diminished yield.
StatlOning Troops.
LONDON, October 10. Infantry will be
stationed throughout every available portion
of the county of Mayo, Ireland.
Advance in Ship Building Rates.
The Clyde ship builders have advanced the
rates for construction of new vessels, to meet
the advance in the price of iron. The iron
masters of Lauarkshre and Ayrshire have ad-
vanced the miners wages % pence since the
commencement of the upward movement in
iron.
Strike.
The Corsett furnace men yesterday re-
solved to demand 20 per cent advance in
wages. The Cleveland mine owners rejected
the application for an advance in wages.
Cabinet Council.
MADRID, October 10. The Cabinet Council
has resolved to enforce severe penalty
against persons guilty of sequestrations, pill
lage and incendiarism on political pretexts.
Very Ill.
BRUSSELS, October 10. DIR. Lconhardt
Prussian Minister of Justice, is very ill.,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
THE WEBER ESTATE.
Are the Maine Heirs the Rtghtful One

The matter of the Webber estate seems to
be very much misunderstood. No claim is at
present made by the Maine heirs to Hol-
land estate, although such claim has been
set up for them by a gentleman named But
ton of Michigan. Their counsel here, al
vises them, that in his belief, if such claim
once existed there, it would be limited by
certain statutes and the funds would be
turned over to the public treasury. The
claim N, present is to certain land granted by
the King of Holland to WOlfert Webber, Jr.,
in 1886. This grant was in precisely the
same terms rs the grants under which the old
"Patroons," Van Ransaleur- Perriep0nt aud
others hold their lands to this day, their title
having been tested and pronounced good in
the famous anti-rent cases, tried somewhere
about 1858.
WOlfert Webber, Jr., gave his grant as
gift of marriage to his sister Annette Webber,
who married Roelef Jansen, who died before
his wife childless and without heirs, except
ing his wife, About 1874 this land was leased
for 200 years; these leases expiring in 1871
so thai no title by prescription or ''quiet pos
session" as it is called, can have been ac-
quired by anybody. These leases were in
the usual form, made by all the patrons or
land owners and carried with them, wheh they
terminated, all ''houses, stores, shOps, I'M
provements, right and assessments" which
should be built upon or should attach to the
land during the two hundred years of lease
hold.
The only question now to be settled, is,
are these Webbers descended from that
Waitstill Weber, who resided in York, Maine.
If they are, they are the heirs of the orgi-
nal Weber family of whom WOlfert and
Annette were the originals in America
Boston advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
Religious Intelligence.

Religious Intelligence.
Rev, s. +. Pearson, who was ordained to
the work of the ministry at Old Orchard, last
summer, by DIR. Cullis, has been working
with his usual success in his gospel mission
in Portland. He baptized five converts last
Sabbath, and new members are added to his
Church almost every Sabbath.
One person was baptized by immersion,
Sunday. Sept. %, and received into full men,
bershp in the NJ. +. Church in Fayette. by
Rev. H. B. Wardwell, preacher in charge.
A Roman Catholic Bishop in England, de-
clares that ''the smallest sum that will suffice
for the Holy See and the central government
of the Chnrch is $3.50, 900 year. 1t is said
that, all told, about one thousand persons are
dependent upon the Holy See.
The receipts for the missions in the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church up to Sept. /, 1879
at which time the financial year ends, is as
follows, for the year For domestic mis-
sions. Sl54, 4,S45.42; for foreign missions,
Sl4s, s,602.s4; total, S3O3, 3,4S4.26.
The Alfred Methodist society are contem-
plating celebrating, this fall, the semi-cen-
tennial of the introduction of MethOdism in
that village. They are enjoying prosperity.
Rev. c. V. Hanson, pastor of the Baptist
Church in Damariscotta, gave the right hand
oftellowshp to five, on Sunday, Oct. 5. Two
of these had been recently baptized. On the
afternoon of the same day, he preached at
Damariscotta Mills, and gave the hand of
fellowship to four others. three of whom had
been baptized, and one received by expert
ence.
Twcnty-seven persons were admitted to the
Methodist church at Hampden last Sunday by
the pastor, Rev. c. A. Southard. The occa-
sion of admitting so many was one of deep
1,x, H.,
those present. Those admitted were the
fruits OF the revival of the past winter, in
that place, which was carried on by Rev.
Mr.. Southard, whose labOrs have met with
marked success, and who, by his genial man
ner, has endeared himself to his people.
Rev. j. H. Little, of New Hampshire, is to
become the pastor of the Brunswick Univer-
salst Society.
The Freewill Baptists are put down in
their register for 1879 at 1856 members.
Nearly half of their denOMinatiOnal strength
is found in the New England States.
The translation of the New Testament in
to japanese has been completed.
Rev. j. II. Cox, pastor of the Baptist
church in Camden, who has been laid aside
from his work during the summer, on ac-
count of sickness, received visit on the eve
ming of September %, from the members OF
his church and congregation, who brought
with them not only words of kindest sympa-
thy, but many valuable gifts.
The midnight meetings, for outcast women
in London, have been attended since 1860 by
$1,000 women and girls.
A correspondent Of the Morning Star writes
that paper regarding the Free Will Baptist
denomination: The outlook in Maine is
hopeful; our ministry is well united; our
churches are getting more courage; founda-
ton principles are operating themselves
conservatism is gradually yielding to the
progressive element; the people are getting
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
THE INDIANS.
THE TRIBES RESTLESS AND FEAR.
Full.
How Gen. Crook would have Them
Treated.
THE MINT1H UTES ON THE WAR
PfTX

New YORK, October 10. A letter dated
Omaha, October, 4th, from T. II. Tibbetts
says he has just returned from the tribes in
Northern Nebraska and portions of Dakota,
and found them all restless and fearful He
says: 81 know that for two years runners
have been passing between all the tribes. say
ing that they must not war with each other
any more, but be prepared to make one last
stand for existence on this continent"
An Omaha despatch of the 9th says it is un-
true that the Shoshoncs, Bannocks and Ar
rapahoes are travelling to join the Utes.
They are peaceable and will make no trouble.
A letter of Gen. Crook on Indian affairs,
dated June 18th, says that in an experience
of more than quarter of century | find
the true and only policy to pursue is to treat
them Just as one should a white man. Pro-
tect him in life and property; keep white
thieves from plundering him; and let him see
that peace means progress. Then self inter-
est will lead him to initiate civilization,
DENVER, October 10. A despatch from
Silverton to Gov. Ptkin yesterday, says Ig
natio's band is % miles below here, firing
timber Send 100 stand of arms, with am
muniton. The outside settlements are in
great danger. Another despatch from Del
morte, asks authority to raise forty men to
hunt Indians frontier fashion.
The Governor of Colorado is assured that
the Mintah Utes of Utah are either already
on the warpath or about to commence hos
tilities. The fate of agent Meeker and fam
lily is still unknown.
RAwLINs, October 10. No courier has ar
rived for two days, and the mail courier due
here at midnight from Snake River has not
got in, and we are anxiously awaiting arri
val of couriers, over the now almost desert
ed route of nearly two hundred miles, be-
tween here and the Ute reservation, where
Merritt's command is supposed to have ad-
yanced
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
The Sea Serpent.

BIDDEFoRD, October 10. The sea serpent
of which so much has been said, made his
appearance at Fortunes Rocks, yesterday,
and was distinctly seen by party of ladies
and gentlemen from the city, being within
one hundred feet of the shore. The monster
appeared to be fifty feet in length. The head
very much resemblcd that of horse. He
was moving south.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

Our correspondent in Winthrop writes :;
Henry Jackson has entered upon the study Of
law in the law office of l.. 7. Carleton, Esq,
of this place. Mr.. jackson is colored gen.
tleman of great promise. He contemplates
practicing his profession in North Carolina,
from which State he came to Winthrop at the
close of the war. He has by industry and
frugality acquired good education and con-
siderable property. He was a slave for fif-
teen years, or until the proclamation of
emancipation of Abraham Lincoln set him
free Mr.. Jackson was three times sold at
the auction block.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

The Tuscaroras Valley coal operators have
advanced their miners wages ten cent per
ton.
A Portsmouth despatch says the U. S.
Steamer Marion sailed yesterday afternoon
for Fortress Monroe, thence to Yorktown on
the 23d to participate in the celebration
there.
A Duffins Creek, Ont. dispatch says Joseph
McNelly was run over by freight train and
killed.
A Toronto dispatch says Robert w. Turner
a druggists clerk was struck on the head
with black thorn stick, by Lawrence Smith,
and killed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

Mrs. Harlow has been the pupil of Madame Prume
Milan, Italy, and OF noted teachers in this country.
APPLY TO
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Eren,ng Report.

New YORK. Oct. 10.
Money in active demand at 4s7 on call. Sterling
dull and weak at Sigh for long, and 4s2is3 for
short.
The stock market was bnoyant in early dealings,
and prices advanced lsil, the latter for c. c. I.
coal shares, and Erie also very prominent in
improvement. During the afternoon there was q
action of ie2i, Michigan leading in decline, owing
to accident upon the road. but toward the close
speculation assumed strong tone, and the final
dealings showed recovery Of lsli. coal shares
hibiting marked buoyancy Erie advanced to Al;
ia asked. Michigan rallied II at the close. Trans.
actions aggregated $4,000.
Closing bids:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

On Monday there will be changes made in
the running time of some of the trains. The
mixed train for Portland and Boston will start
from here in the afternoon at . o'clock in
stead of 2.20. The afternoon train for Ban
gor will start at 3.3j instead of at $50, and
the early morning train at 2.l7 instead Of at
2.22. The dummy train which has gone at
322 in the afternoon will now start at $40
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

Our correspondent writes: A young man
named Frank Hussey, aged "a years, was
almost instantly killed on "Wednesday in the
town of Albion. He was engaged in tamp-
ing charge of powder in ledge in the field
of c. w. lIussey, for whom he was at work,
when the charge exploded, blowing off
his left hand and driving the tamping iron in
to his head about six inches. He lived but a
few moments after the accident. B.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
YELLOW FEVER.

MEMrAIs, October 10. One more new case.
No deaths. The Ilowards are making prep
aratons to send relief to Concordia.
Sixteen cases in all reported to-day col
ored. Three deaths have occurred.
At o'clock this afternoon the steamer de-
parted for Concordia, in charge of the Vice
President of the Towards. A full supply of
provisions, blankets, medicines, etc, were
taken. DIR. Wise and two nurses accompa-
MED the expedition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
WASHINGTON.
The Nix Murder.

WASHINGTON, October 10. The post Office
department has received the report of the
speca agent detailed to make an in~estiga-
ton in regard to the shooting of Nix, post
master at Blackville, S. C.. The report
strongly condemns not only the assailing
party but the community at large for not
having protected the postmaster, and at
tributes the attack to the animosty arising
from his politics and color. The matter will
be referred to the Attorney General.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
GEN. GRANT.

SAN FRAScIsco, October 10. The WASH
ington Territory Legislature to-day took
recess until Thursday, for the purpose Of &C.
ceptng the invitation to meet Gen Grant at
Portland. The Mayor and council of Seat
tie have forwarded despatch to Gen. Grant,
asking him to visit Seattle during his stay in
the North.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

NS-E. w. Moore, Crayon Portrait Artist,
has removed his Studio to Winthrop ST., near
the depot, where he is better prepared to do
his work, and his scholars will find it more
quiet and convenient in taking lessons.
Mr.. Moore makes Portraits life size from any
kind of picture, and guarantees to give salts
faction in every respect. Have your pictures
copied here at home where you can have
such changes made as you like.
augl teod2mos
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
ROCUS CERTIFICATES.

1t is no vile dragged stuff, pretending to
be made of wonderful foreign roots, barks,
&C., and pulled up by long bogus certificates
of pretended miraculous cures, but simple.
pure. effective medicine, made ofwell known
valuable remedies, that furnishes its own
certificates by its cures. We refer to Hop
Bitters, the purest and best of medicines
Exchange. See another column.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

Egf- With the return of the fall season
again, Messrs. Partridge Bros. have imported
a fine lot of Dutch Hyacinth and Crocus
Bulbs suitable for beautiful winter flowers in
the house. They offer these bulbs for sale
singly or in lots at their drug store under
Granite Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

twenty mile go-asyou-please race will
occur at Packard Hall, Winthrop, this even
ing, between Benjamin Maxim of Wayne
AMI Charles Mclaughlin of Winthrop, for a
purse of S35 and the championship of western
Kenncbec. These two are very closely
matched, winning the first prizes at the races
last fall, and it will probably be a very excit-
ing contest
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

tired of speculation, and seeking for the
blessed truth as it is in Jesus. Benevolent
work is being better understood by our peo-
pie.
A mission to lepers was established in In
dia last year, through the efforts of Rev. w.
c. Bailey, of the church of Scotland; and
as there arc ninety-three thousand lepers in
India, the Society has very extensive field
for work
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
CENTRAL BLOCK, OPPOSITE POS! OFFICE.
ncfl I'm wi LIN

KENNEBEC COTNTY-In PROBATE Court heiS at
Angasta. on the dfh Monday Of September
1879.
vI>HOMAS VI. BAKER Executor of the last will
L and testament of Illathera Iioynton late of Au-
gusta in sad County deceased having presented his
first account Executor of said will for allowance
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three weeks
successfully prior to the fourth Monday OF October
next, in the Daily kennebec journal, newspaper
attend at Il Probate Court then to be held at Au-
gusta, and show cause, if any why the same should
not be allowed
II. X. BAKER, Judge.
Attest On Is uEMINs. Keyistcr. oct lltlM
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Filming Of Election ViOlatOrs.

BosToN, October 10. Five of the convicted
parties for violating federal election laws
were sentcrccd to pay a fine of $50 and costs
which doubled the fine. Another was fined
500 and costs. All were jailed to await
payment
Later. The fines of six convicted illegal
voters, aggrcgating S6jS.Gi were paid by A.
j. Hall, and the men were discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
Railroad Accident.
NEW JERSEY.
Murder.

ORANGE DEPoT N. j., 10, John Meihof-
er was murdered in his house at noon ycstcr-
day. His wife accuses Frank Lammens of
the murder. He was arrested last night.
Lammens and the woman were in bed to-
gether when arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

Mrs. +. lIickok, from Charleston, Mass,
hall, Sunday afternoon at q o'clock. Sub
ject. temperance. Mrs. II. comes well rec
commended.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

The Rev. Philip $. Thacher of Columbus,
Pa, will supply the Unitarian pulpit for the
two coming Sabbaths. Those who listened
to him last Sabbath say he is very able and
fluent speaker, holding the attention of his
audience from beginning to close.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

ES-Kinsman, the Druggist, at corner Water
and Bridge street, has just returned from
New York with fine stock of Toilet and
Fancy Goods, which he offers at low prices
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
BY TELEG GRAPH.
[ Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Marine Disaster.

RocKLAND, October 10. Schooner Copy
of Ellsworth, Curtis master, with lumber for
Rockand, went ashore on Fox Island Thor
oughfare, where she lies on her beam ends,
full of water
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
THE AFGHAN WAR.

SIMLA, October 10. Gen. Roberts posi-
tion is thought rather grave, though nothing
warrants snch belief except the absence of
news. Telegraphic communication is inter-
rupted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

Rev. X. l.. Green of the Park st. church,
Lewiston. will occupy the pulpit ofthe Meth
odist Episcopal church, Sunday, Rev. Mr..
Sterling going to Levi istOn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
CONTEST FOR THE O'LEARY
BELT.
Murphy Still Ahead.
''BlOwer'' Brown Challenges the Win.
ner.

1t is estimated that 5000 persons were
present at the walk tonight. Murphy ap-
peared to be in almost as good condition rs
when he started blower Brown was in
the garden and challenged the winner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

The feather cleansing apparatus, which has
been in operation here several weeks, Will
soon be established in IIallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

An exchange says that the trees are strip
ming and it makes the leaves blush.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

DIR. Martin has been to lioulton with the
Prison Inspectors to look over the Jail there.
Eighteen years ago the Doctor was in prac-
tice in that place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
BASE BALL.

At Albany, New York-Albanys 4, Bostons
3.
At Washington-Nationals 10, Providences
9 6 innings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

One dealer in this city who ordered iron
goods from Boston, had to wait three weeks
before he could be attended to.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
Burglar CAPTURED.

FALL RIVER, October 10. \ burglar was
captured this evening. with S21j worth of
property taken from Rev. Elihu Grants resi-
dence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

The police emptied into the river yester-
day, several hundred gallons Of whisky, rnm
and beer, valued at three or four hundred
dollars
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

The long-expected, long desired storm set
in yesterday, and most everybody welcomed
4 lust for the sake of a change.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

Supt. Tucker of the Maine Central Rail
road reports travel and freight business as very
good.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

Those gentlemen, who have recently been
preaching to the Unitarian congregation, are
candidates for the pastorate of that society.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

II. A. Taber was the contractor for putting
the steam apparatus into the Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

FS"Parafine wax, pure spermactti and
white wax for preserving autumn leaves can
be found at Partidges Drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
Weather Indications for To-day.

For the New England and Middle States,
cloudy weather, with rain, followed by clear
ing weather, brisk easterly winds, nearly sta
tionary temperature, higher barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

Van Davis found an English cent of the
time of George ILL.,, dated l775, while digging
potatoes in his field in Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
Fire..

STOCKTON, October 40. James O'NeiPs
dwelling house was burned to-day, and Mrs.
O'Neil, who was intoxicated, perished in the
flames.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

ON TO 800 INVESTED IN WALL STREET
OIU Stocks makes fortunes every month send
for Pamphlet explaining everything. SIMPSON
CO., 40 Exchange Place, New York.
III. cod Sw6y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
PENNSYLVANIA.
ExDIOsIOu.

WILKEsBARRE, October 10. a tremen-
dous explosion of gas occurred this afternoon
in the Empire shaft of the Lehigh and Wilkes
barre Coal Co., by which four miners were
badly burned
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

Surmountng the fountain which Mr.. De-
vine has placed in his drug store, is a repre-
sentation in iron of Gala lily. And
pretty good representation it is, too, for an
old lady who was in the store the other day
was somewhat deceived as to what it was
made Of After looking carefully at the
plant for some time and noticing that it
stood in quite depth of water, she at length
said to the clerk, ''You mustn't think that
lily is going to live is so much water as that.
Mrs. Harlow, who advertises in our
columns this morning to give instruction in
vocal music, comes to our city highly recon-
mended. She has been receiving instruction
for the past twelve years from number of
the best teachers in Boston and from one or
two in Europe. Mrs. Harlow has also had
large experience in teaching, and has herself
taken leading parts in operas and concerts.
We doubt not that she will be successful in
forming good class from those in this city
and vicinity who wish to be thoroughly
taught.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
Active Speculation,

trail stock has declined on account of the
accident
Active Speculation.
Stock speculation in the stock exchange
the past week was almost Unprecedented.
The market continues active, buoyant high
er. The oldest Spectators are nonplussed.
Meanwhile outside buying continues. A
reaction is expected by clear headed men Of
the street Their warning to-day is ''keep
out of the ambush"
The Irish Tenantry.
No Irishman can be found in this city who
knows who sent word to Parnel that quar-
ter of a million dollars can be raised here for
the benefit of the Irish tenantry.
Probate of a Will Denied.
The probate of Paymaster Bradford's will
is denied. He bequeathed over a million to
various persons, but his estate is not worth
over $4,000.
Lewis Stockwell died here Tuesday, aged
forty-one. He was formerly paymaster in
the navy.
Railroad Accident.
ALBANY, October 10. A train on the Sus-
quchanna railroad, this morning, ran into a
trestle, was thrown off and took fire. Three
cars were burned. No person was injured
Failure.
J. & NJ. Iotfen, brewers, failed to-day,
liabilities, 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11

ID DEPORT Ofthe Condition Of the National
IL Bank Of winthrop. at winthrop, in
the state of Maine, at the close of business,
October =, 1870.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, Sll5,3lI 50
L. :. Bonds to secure circulation, l0O0OO ~
L. :. Bonds on hand, 29ij0 90
Due from approx ed reserve agents, 230ts ID
Checks and other cash items, 2,739 e.
Bills of other Banks, s26 20
Fracti currency, includng nckels) 20
Specie (includng gold Treasury certiicates 4sG 90
Legal tender notes, 5000 90
Redemption fund with L. ). Treasurer g per
cent of circulation), 1900 %
Total S279'}32 ST
Capital stock paid in, 100000 90
surplus fund. 10000 90
Undivided profits, 1887 vi
National Bank notes outstanding, 5000 W
Dividends unpaid, loo 10
Individual deposits subject TO check, 7,595 80
Total, $279332 s6
STATE or MAINE, county Of Kennebec, SIS:
l, j. VI. BENJAMIN, Cashier of the above named
bank do solemnly swear that the above statement is
true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
j. NJ BENJAMIN, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of
Oct. $50
LEROY T. CARLETON, Justice of the Peace.
CoRRECT-Attcst:
G. VI. BAILEY,
LEVI JONES, Directors.
MOSES BAILEY.