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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
Condensed TELEGRAMS.

Another party of 100 emigrants has left
Ottawa for Manitoba, making over 1000 who
have emgrated since the first of January
,,ssss. e-e.' g. .'' ''.-' ''-'' ~'''--'-~- So
Gen. Grant and party have sailed for ia
pan. All we'll.
The confederate monument at Columbia,
$. C., was unveiled yesterday with most I'M
posing ceremonies, in the presence of $4,000
people.
600 members are present at the convention
of the National Millers Association, at Chi
cago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.

CAIRO, May 10. Communications continue
to pass between the British and French con-
suls general. 1t is stated England will be
satisfied with the appointment of British
and French comptroller general, with extend
ed powers, whereas France is inclined to in
sist upon the appointment of Europeans in
the cabinet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Hot Weather,

BosToN, May IL. New England adviccs
report to-day the warmest of the season, the
thermometer reaching 100 in the shade in
several ulnrps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Hot Weather.

BANGOR, May ID. Very hot weather
Tuesday, ranging from IS to % dogs. in the
shade.
VAUDEVILLE, May IL. At noon the mer-
curry stood at 81 in the shade; in spirit
thermometer, %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
Life Saving Apparatus.

PRovINCETowN, May Ii. The commission
appointed by Sec'y Sherman to examine the
models and workings of life saving apparatus
suitable for this coast, arrived in the Gallatin
this afternoon. Capt. q. b. Moyrc of New
Bedford, is one of the commission. They
will experiment with the new life saving cars
in the surf at Nantucket, and the Galatin
sailed with them on board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
Meeting Of city Government.

At meeting of the Board of Aldermen,
Monday evening, the roll of Atlantic Hose
Company was reduced from IL to II men in
accordance with previous vote of the Board.
The roll now stands as follows: J. II.
Chandler Foreman; G. l.. Marston, Assist
ant Foreman; G. +. Davies, Clerk; i. c.
Davis, Steward p n. Savage, j. ID. Hy
som, j. II. Kittredge, ). B. Folsom, +. Is.
Allen, +. |. Clark, ii. T. Morse and b. +.
Hysom.
The report of the committee on reduction
of salaries being taken up, the following
compensatons were voted
Treasurer and Collector, per cent. of taxes
collected.
CITY Physician, including medicines, 500
Board of Assessors, 500
Street Commissioner, Western District, 100
Street Commissioner, Eastern District $50
City Auditor. -
Supervisor of Schools, 800
Chairman Ovcrseers of Poor, 100
Second Overseer, ~
Third Overseer, 40
Chief Engineer, 100
First Assistant, 80
Second Assistant, 30
Engineer of steamer CushDoc, loo
Engineer of steamer DIR. Hill, loo
Driver of Fire Dept Horses, $50
Keeper of Kennebec Bridge, 200
Ringer of Bell, lU
Keeper Of City Clock, p
Each horse on highways per diem, 100
Labor on Highways per hour, l2A cents.
The portions of the report relating to sala-
ries of City Marshal and night watchmen,
City Solicitor and City Clerk were laid on
the table.
Upon the petition that one of the steam fire
engines belonging to the city be placed on
the east side of the river, two reports were
submitted by the committee to which the
matter was referred, majority signed by
Aldermen Quinby and Mitchell recommend
ing the granting of the petition, and a minor
ity report signed by Aldermen Walker. The
Board refused to allow one of the steamers to
be kept across the river, by substituting the
minority for the majority report by the fol-
lowing vote:
YEAs-Aldermen Fowler, Walker, Town
send, Morrill,.
N4Ys-Aldermen Hobbs, Mitchell, Qun-
by-3.
The majority report was as follows:
They find on the east side of the river,
centrally located an engine house, "a feet in
length by 90 in breadth, making a room be-
low abundantly large for all practical pur-
poses for the convenient and safe keeping of
ope -nf cus staaEa Gre -eag;neS.. IL base r'sse'
room above, carpeted and well furnished for
place of meeting of the fire company, and
all the necessary convenlences for such a
building. The front of this buildings as it
now stands is within six feet of the line of
the street, affDrding no place for work be-
tween the building and the street, while the
lot unoccuped in the rear of the building
measures more than GO feet. We find that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
local ann State Nems.
Wednesday, May IA, 1879.

The Hughes Brothers deserve credit for the
concert which was presented by them last
evening. 1t was popular, lively and inter-
esting. There was fine singing by the Messrs
Hughes, Mrs. Fannie Milliken and the Au-
gusta Male Quartette, but the excellency
with which the chorus of $50 voices, selected
from the public schools, performed their part,
was quite remarkable. Besides those named
as taking parts. Miss Flora Cochrane gave
piano solo. and Misses Minnie and Flora
Cross sang several duets. The programme
concluded with the pleasing operetta, "The
Old Farmer" There was fair audience
present. Next Thursday night the Hughes
Brothers repeat the concert and on this oc-
casion an equally taking programme will be
presented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
GEORGIA..
DecisiOn.

New YoRK, May 49, Judge Erskine, of
the United States court at Savannah, is re-
ported as having decided that steamboats,
have the right to place colored people in such
portions of the boats AS the owners may des-
gnate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14

The ladies will remember Miss Maxwells
opening to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
Election.

GARDINER May Is. The fourth election
for alderman in ward five took place to-day,
resulting in Atwood the regular nominee,
receiving 100 votes and Nickerson, opposi-
ton, ll0 hut AS it has been shown one vote
for Nickerson was east by man who voted
in Augusta last fall, the legality of this cleo
ton is questioned. 1t is not improbable that
there will be a fifth election. Considerable
dissatisfaction is felt because the Board of
Aldermen refused to appoint either Saturday
or Monday for the election, on which days
the Boston boat is here, it is claimed with
two Atwood men and one Nickerson man on
board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
BASE BALL.

At Cleveland, Ohio-Syracuse Stars II,
Clevelands 5.
At Buffalo, New York-Buffalos Z, Troys
|.
At Cincinnati, Ohio-Bostons 3, Cincin-
natis ..
At Chicago, Illinois-Providence -, Chi
Cages ).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
THE AFGHAN WAR.

LAHORE, May -. Fresh difficulties have
arisen in the peace negotiations. Yakoob
Khan is willing to grant the British demands,
but his position is so critical that he is
obliged to demand more than they can now
grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
NOVA SCOTIA.
Attempted Escape.

HALIFAX, May l3 Preparations for re-
volt, with intent to escape, made by number
of prisoners in Halifax penitentiary, were
discovered last night by the guard in time to
prevent commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
CANADA.
Legislative.

OTTAWA, May ID. The governments Pa
citic railway resolutions have been passed by
the Commons and are now being considered
by the Senate. Members are leaving in large
numbers. 1t is expected the house will be
prorogued tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
NEW HAMPSHIRE.


WEST LEBANON, May Is. Serious fires
have been raging in the woods for two days,
and the Tilden Ladies Seminary is endan-
gered. \ large gang of men are fighting the
flames and have them under control 1t is
impos sible to estimate the damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14

NAsHiN6ToN, May IL. 1t is stated that
Zach Chandler sues the Washington Post for
charging him with being drunk.
Refunding Certificates.
Subscription to the per cent refunding
certificates, Sl0s, 503
Cabinet Meeting.
At the cabinet meeting the subject of the
double standard was discussed at length, and
II is understood that Secretary Eyarts will
reopen a correspondence with foreign ma,
tlons, looking to fresh negotiations i'm regard
to the adoption of the dual standard.
Capt. Eads' claims for Mississippi ietties
were also discussed, but no conclusion was
reached.
Committee Work.
The House committee on appropriations
is authorized to frame a bill to report to the
House, with favorable recommendation,
providing that in cities of * 900 inhabitants
and over, there be two classes of letter car
riers, the first TO receive $500 and the second
$500. and all carriers in cities under 5000
inhabitants to receive $500 per annum. The
postmaster general is empowered to desig-
nate auxiliary carriers, at 800, and provi-
sion is made for substitutes at nominal, who
receive pro rata pay of regular carriers.
Also recommends an appropriation of
so, 900 to pay the deficiency for carriers of
the second class during the present year.
The committee rejected the proposition to
report tavorably on the resolution to author
ize the secretary of war to distribute rations
to coorcd refugees
House committee on public buildings au-
thorized a favorable report on on Mr.. Murchs
resolution authorizing the completion of the
foundation of Washington monument.
House committee on Mississippi levees
will report tayorably on bill to provide for
the appointment of commission to survey
the Mississippi 1t authorizes expenditures
Of Sl7j,0OO
Revenue Bureau.
Congress has received a report of the OPP
erations of the revenue bureau against illicit
distilers from July, 1876 during which time
263s stills have been seized, 5422 persons ar
rested, 10 killed and 81 wounded. Opera
tions were principally in seven Southern
States. The bureau asks to be authorized to
employ an adequate armed force for the sup
preston of the traffic, and a provision by
statute for punishment in the United States
courts of murder and attempts at murder in
this connection.
Personal.
Ex-Minister Schenck is very i'll in this city.
His friends are apprehensive. 1t is thought
he has serious attack of Bright's disease of
the kidneys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14

PlrrsrIELp, May IL. John C.. DALEY, who
murdered j. G. Spellman. near North Adams
last July, and VIM. ii. Montgomery, who ia
tally shot Geo. w. Ellis at South Adams. last
November, and who both plead guilty of muir
der in the second degree, were sentenced to
State Prison for life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
Railroad Accident.

HANOVER, May l3. A freight train on the
Passumpsic road caught fire by spark from
the engine. and a car loaded with bobbins
was consumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
Local Brevities.

The City Reports are out, from the press
of +. F. Pilsbury 4 Co., and make a
pamphlet of ll2 pages.
Harry Gilman and another young man
started for Colorado on Monday.
The contractors are pushing forward rap
idly on the new Hallowell road.
A large bouquet Of May -howers, cullcd
from the wildwood by Mr.. Edward Weston,
compositor, graces our counting-roo table.
Though yesterday was a scorchcr here,
the western mountains visible from divers
Heights are white with snow.
An effort is in contemplation to utilize, il
possible. the Bridge street tank, by making
it hold water.
The railroad company has kindly gwen
the city permission to temporarily use water
from its tank for the sprinkling of Water
street.
A petition is in circulation In behalf of
Elijah Mcfarland, whose house and barns
were destroyed by fire last Saturday.
-Awfully hot Yesterday; the thcrmome-
ter ranging at 900 in the shade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
CONNEC"TICUT.
Murder and Suicide,

PRovIDENCE, May ID. After killing his
wife in Elmvillc. Conn, yesterday, Andrew
Manning went to mill pond, filled his peck
ct W ilh stones, and drowned himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
The Latest Democratic Plan.

WAsmINGToN. May l3. The latest propo-
sition in regard to the army bill is to have
the old bill brought forward in the House,
with the restrictions attached to every clause
that not one dollar be used to transport any
portion of the army or navy to any place
where elections are held, or are to be held
The democrats have concluded to hold no
caucus for discussion of future action in re-
gard to vetoed bills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
Suspension.
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
southerly winds, warmer. clear weather, pre-
coded by foggy and partly cloudy weather
and stationary pressure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
Convention.

The twelfth annual conve ntion of tn,
American Railway Master Mechanics Asso
chiffon. hegun here to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14

Mr.. EDITOR: find the folio wing in the
kcnnebec Reporter;
In what year was coffee settled:- Boston
Post.
TWAS the wear in which J. V. first ran
aground there Rockland Courier.
Mistake Ii was settled here at a walking
match ashorttim ago kennebec Reporter.
think the Kennebcc Reporter has made
mistake, but Coffee would be settled, grounds
and all, if he would accept my challenge con-
tanned in your paper more than week ago.
Thomas T.. MCGRATH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14

Flowering plants. Partridge Bros. have
received a splendid lot Of verbenas in bloom,
Pelargoniums, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
OHIO.
Y elbow Fever.

CINCINNATI. May -. The Board of Health
fearing the introduction of yellow fever, re-
fused To allow rags from the South 70 eg,es
the port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
Cabinet Meeting.

Subscription to the per cent refundin
certificates, Sl0s, SOB.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14

As result of Hill 4 Hoyt's selling at cost
to close May 20, they are kept very busy
with customers who are in search of good
bargains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14

1t mas reported last evening that man
working for Mr.. L. q. Nickcry, was sun
struck during the day yesterday. \ similar
report also comes from Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
presented.

A nice lot of fresh strawberries at ]. W.
Clapp's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
The Hlbernians.

The Ancient Order of Ilibernians convened
to-day and was addressed by Archbishop Pur-
cell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14

There was Il very heavy shower in Pitts
field, last night. when the eleven o'clock train
from Bangor came through that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
MEXICO.
Celebrations.

CITY OF MEXICO, May Is. The anniver-
sary of the victory of the Mcxicans over the
French, in 1862, was celebrated with grand
ceremony and festivity.
..... ..... . SRspensiea. -~. ..-.- -. go.
Steamers from Vera Cruz for New Or
leans have suspended, pending the fever sea-
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
Railroad Matters.

The Portland & Rochester railroad bond
holders met this afternoon to consider the
propriety of purchasing the city's interest at
pointed to visit the bondhoders and see if
they will agree in writing to purchase the
city's interest. Also to confer with the city
committee and call legal meeting of the
bondholdcrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14

On the first day Monday, of the inter State
pedestrian contest, the men who entered
were From Massachusetts, J. W. Gray and
+. q. Percval of Boston; from Maine, Stan
ley Chapman Of Portland and Fred Rounds
of Saccarppa; from Rhode Island
Dorsey and Costgan. They went on
the track at halt-past five and walked
or ran till half-past eleven. The attendance
was large, and evidently many friends
of the contestants from other States
were present The tent was brilliantly illu
minated, and the scene was quite an animated
one. The officers for this week are as fol-
lows: Referee. +. +. Emery. Judges-For
Massachusetts, DIR. ID. Lawrence for Maine,
Charles Baldwin, for Rhode Island, NJ.
j. Smith Scorers-For Massachusetts, II.
j. Salmon: for Maine, G.. Ii. Eland for
Rhode Island, William ii. Durgin Time
keeper, John llaydock. At the close of
the first night Gray had made 81 miles
lap: Percival 33 miles laps; Rounds 50
miles 3 laps Chapman "a miles lap; Dor
sey, IS miles laps and Costigan 30 miles
and ) laps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
Confession.

Mrs. Merrhen further confesscs to poison
ing her brother-in-law. \ cousin who furn-
ished the poison has been arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14

II,RRIsBrRG, May Is. In the House the
bill taxing crude petroleum was amended
making the rate five, instead Of ten cents per
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
Reunion,

An interesting reunion of Andersonville
prisoners was held this moraing, on account
of the annual dinner society of the war pris-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
Election.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May IL. The indications
are that Thomas +. Harris is elected Appel
late Judge, to succeed John NJ. Elliott, as
sassinatcd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14

WArERrowS, May IL. A machnist com
ing home from work sick, told bis wife he was
dying, frightening her so she died shortly af-
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Death.
Sudden Death.

Charles ii. Pulham, many years. city editor
of the Times, died this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
NEW YORK.
Sentenced.

New YoRK, May -. An application for Il
writ of error in the case of Alex. Barlow
cashier of the Fishkill bank, pokeepsie, was
denied. The prisoner is sentenced to five
wears in the penitentiarv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
PENNSYLVANIA.


PITrsToN, May u. Mountain fires are still
raging in this vicinity. \ large clearing was
made around the Latin powder mills. There
i, said to be no danger now apprehended ut
Moosic. The weather is dry. The woods
are rapidly disappearing under the fierce
flames.
PoTTsvILLE, May IL. In the western part
of the county the woods are still burning
fercely, and men are fighting the flames to
save the coal breakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14

Mr. Charles Fuller is now acting as head
clerk of steamer Star of the East, in place of
his father, whose health is quite poor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14

The Bangor Wing says: Mr.. Joshua
Chamberlain, an aged citizen of Brewer,
father of President Chamberlain of Bowdoin
College, while on his way to church Sunday,
with his wife, met with an accident. The
horse stumbled and tell down, breaking one
of the thills, and threw the aged couple out,
but fortunately they escaped unniured."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
Shocking Charge.

PORTLAND, May ID. Among the indict-
ments brought in by the grand jury, to-day.
were two for murder and adultery against DIR.
Charles H. Witham, before reported arrested
for abortion. 1t is charged he murdered his
illegtimate infant after delivery. He is u
regular practicing physician, belonging in
Cape Elizabeth. He is man of property,
with n family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
WASHINGTON.
Suit.
Refunding Certificates.

WASHINGTON, May 10. 1t is stated that
Zach Chandler sues the Washington Post for
charging him with being drunk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14

1t is expected that the ice will go out Of
Moosehead Lake in Il few days.
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BY TELEGRAPH.

Associated Press kilograms TO the Daily
kennebec journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-14
Destructive Fire,

IRvISErows, May II. This town is nearly
destroyed by fire, but is now under control.
Personal.
PHILADELPHIA, May l3. Judge Packers
condition is extremely critical
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-19
WASHINGTON.


Charter Of Freedmen's Bank.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-The senate
committee on finance has reported
bill amendatory Of the charter of the
Freedmen's bank. 1t authorizes the
acceptance of the rendered designations
of the present commissioners and de-
wolves their duties upon the comptrol-
Ter of the currency, with power to
compound and compromise the debts
and liabilities of the concern, to sell
its property and wind up the concern.
The comptroller is also directed to in
quire into the management of the
company and to begin civil and Grim
inal suits, if warranted, against the
trustees and others having had control.
The secretary of the treasury is author
lied to purchase the Freedmen's bank
building for S250,0OO
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-19
CALIFORNIA.


Great Anxiety in Regard to the Fate Of
tho Chinese Bill.
San Francisco, Feb. 1S.-News of
the efforts being made by the press,
clergy, ETC., to induce the president to
veto the anti-Chinese bill has created
much uneasiness here, and has called
forth from the press strong and numer-
GUS protests. On all sides, publicly
and privately, expression is given to
the general sentiment that the veto of
the bill would be nothing less than a
calamity to California and the Pacific
coast. Party distinctions are disre-
garded in an earnest desire that the
action of congress may not be negatived
by the course of the president.