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Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
THE NIHIIISTS.

Sr. PETERSBURG, May ~. lsG houses in .
village in the government OF Ufa have been
burned.
KiEFf. OF Il Nihilists conrt martialled
here on the 18th. two, including Herr Brautner
a Prussian sentenced to death and ten others
to various terms of penal servitude. Among
the latter, three women were sentenced "a
fifteen years each. Two women were &C
quilted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
WASHINGTON.
The Warner Bill.

WAsmISGToN, May ~ The House has
passed the Warner silver bill. The follow
ing is a summary of its provisions: Fixes
the weight of the standard dollar at 4l21
grains Authorizes the owners of silver bull
lion to deposit the same at any mint to be
formed into bars or standard dollars, and
makes changes for coming such bullion for
the difference between its market value in
New York and the legal tender value of the
coin. 1t makes subsidiary silver coin ex-
changeable at the treasury for legal tender
money TO the amount of $50, 900; makes the
standard silver dollar legal tender in all pay
ments at their nominal value. 1t requires
the treasury to pay out silver coin without dis
elimination, the same as gold coin. in liqui.
dation of all kinds of coin obligations
against the government. Ii authorizes the
issue of certificates to depOsitors of gold OF
silver coin or bullion. 1t also authorizes the
issue of certificates (represcnting coin in the
treasury in payment on the public debt, both
classes of certificates to be rcceiv able in pay
ment of duties on imports. The certificates
for bullion deposited are to be for its aver
age market value in coin. like metal during
the preceding week in New York and San
Francisco. Gold and silver bullion deposited
is to be coined to the full capacity of mints in
connection with other coinage, and if bull
lion deposited for coinage does not amount
to $4,000, 600 per month the treasury is to
purchase sufficient silver bullion to coin tina,
amount. The act is not construed as author
izing the coinage of silver except into stand
ard dollars.
Refunding Certificates.
Subscription to the per cent refunding
certificates, 81, 245, $3.50.
Gen. Grant.
General Grant leaves Yokohama the las,
of June and will reach San Francisco about
July 10th.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
OREGON.
Fire..

SAN Francisco, May "a. Total loss by
Dallas fire is $500, 900. 1t started in Pio-
necr Hotel and swept all buildings on Front
street from Bridge to Rivers drug store, with
exception of Baldwin & Moody's stone build
ing Buildings on river side of Second St.
were also burned for some distance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
BASE BALL.

At Rochester, n. Y.-Springfeds, Is;
Hop Bitters, 6.
At Cincinnati, Ohio-Providences, II;
Cincinnatis, |.
At Chicago, lllinois-Chicagos, 8 Bos-
tons, ..
At Buffalo, wYork-Stars, s; Buffaloes,
q
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26

DEATH OF WM. LLOYD GARRISON.

NEW YORK, May 20. VIM. Lloyd Garri-
son died at IL O'Clock
The Sun says many old friends of Lloyd
Garrison visited his daughters residence to-
day, and looked at the remains, which will
be taken to Roxbury Monday night or Tues
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
THE EASTERN QUESTION.

CoNsTANriNoPLE, May ~. The Porte de-
nies that an engagement was fought at Per-
lazia, Thessaly, in which the TURKS were
reported as having lost 450 men, but admits
that frequent skirmishes with Brigands have
taken place in that district.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
MURDER TRIAL.
The Case of DIR. Charles ii. Witham Of
Cape Elizabeth.

PORTLAND, May "a. In the case of DIR.
Witham, on trial for the murder of an ile
gitimatc child, the jury returned a verdict of
not guilty. He was then put under bonds of
four thousand dollars to answer to the
charge of adultery, and bail was at once fur
nj ished
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
PENNSYLVANIA.
Murder.

FHILADELrnIA, May "a. Policeman Alex
ander officer Dean and a citizen were seri-
ousiy stabbed, the former fatally, with carv
ing knife by Frank Heyler, prisoner being
taken to the lock up tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26

The walking match at Granite Hall, Satur-
day evening, was witnessed by good sized
audience, including many ladies. The con-
test was rather one sided Murphy of Angus
Ia beating his competitor, Bracket of Port
land, one and half miles in walking twenty
five. Augusta Band was present and played
fnnlN
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
SECOND CONTEST FOR THE SILVER
BEAN rot.
The Rhode Island Team Win.

BosroN, May "a. The Interstate tourna-
ment was brought to a close tonight amid
great excitement, melted by the closeness of
the score between Mass. and X. |. Score for
night and week:
MASSACHUSETTS TEAM.
Miles. Laps. Feet.
Wayne, 81
Kelley, 81
Haydock, 81
Total for night--ll0 M, l., $50 #.
Total for weck-40o m, !.
RHODE ISLAND TEAM.
Miles. Laps. Feet.
Locke, 30
Unknown, 81
Total for nght-77 M, = l., j33 II.
Total for week-40S m, l., 244 IT,
MAINE TEAM.
Miles. Laps. Feet.
Duncason, -
Shea, %
Total for night-53 M, 6 l., 642 f.
Total for week-3SS M, l., l73 #.
1t will be seen that Mass. had on men to-
night, which gave her representatives the race
by less than one lap over II. /. Best time of
the week was that of Hourihan of Mass, last
night, when he covered 40 m, 81.
LATER-Rcvision score of the weeks ia
bles shows that X. |. won by 9S feet, and not
Mass Total score for the week by teams
was:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
rapidly rising barometer. brisk and high
northwest to northeast winds and decidedly
cooler, clear or partly cloudy rains, preceded
by light coast rains.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
T'oTAI.
VIRGINIA..
Court Matters.

RICHMOND, May "a. In United States dis
trict court, to-day, the jury in the gold ca
ses" United States VS.. Gov Smith rendered a
verdict for defendant. This being considered
a test case, it is probable other suits will be
dismissed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
THE ZULU WAR.
fering from pneumonia.

LONDON, May "a. Sir Bartle Frere has
telegraphed asking that battery of artillery
be despatched TO Transvaal, to overawe the
Beers. Fever and dysentery prevail in
Crealock's division. Colonel Pearson is
aiek
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26

CIScINSATI, May "a 1t is rumored that
Senator Thurman will accept the democratic
nomination for Governor of Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26

The Post of the Grand Army in Water
vile will properly celebrate Decoration Day.
They will be escorted To- the cemetery by the
At "a p. NJ. there will be exercises at the
Baptist church as follows PRAYER, by Rev.
+. n. Smith; Grafton, by Rev. W. II.
Spencer; singing. by College Glee Club ;
reading, bv Mr.. Mason sc
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26

The North kenncbec Agricultural Society
have voted to 90 forward and hold an cxhibi-
tion at Watcryillc next fall. President
Burleigh and his board of directors are in
full agreement upon all essential points, and
will Immediately hold meeting to arrange
premium list, and make other arrangements
for the fall exhibition
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
pten.

In Belgrade May, 10Th, Mrs. Harvey Damren,
aged II years May, 18th, Mrs. Charles r. Page, aged
ii
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
Local anu State Nrms.
Monday, May 26, 1879.

The Somerset Reporter says: Benjamin
X. Adams who halls from Norridgewock no
doubt from his long residence in one of the
institutions of that town, has just been SEN
fenced to pay fine of 500 and spend forty
days and forty nights in the Augusta jail,
Just becanse he sold rum without a license
from Uncle Sam. As the Augusta Jail has a
workshop connected with it, Benjamin will
not find it quite as comfortable as his old
quarters at NorridgewOck.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING.

CEALEp PROPOSALS for the erection off gran.
- ite building, for the South Congregational
Church of Hallowell, will be received until May 3lst
inclusive.
The proposals will incnde the clearing and grading
of the lot, and both wood and stone work The
plans and specifications may be seen at the store OF
Mcssrs. Leigh Wngate.
The right is reserved to reject all proposals.
II. V. EMMONS, Chairman of Building Com.
Hallowell, May l7th 1879.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
Sentenced.

NJ. Frank Paige was to-day sentenced to .
years at hard labor in the House of Correc-
ton. 1t is understood he gave up sl1, 200 to
his creditors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
Chinese Yam or Cinnamon Vine.

UiOScOrfO B0fUf0S.
4 beautiful ornamental vine of very rapid growth.
~ The flowers small and white, growing in
clusters and have the cinnamon fra grauce, filling the
air Of Il whole garden with its odor. Grows from 25
10 ~ feet in VIII stand onr cold winters.
Grown and for sale by H. VI. HALL, corner of
Cushman and Lincoln Sts. Also Cabbage and Toma.
toes of the choices; kind may24tlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26

The orchards in Kcnnebec county give
promise of an abundance of fruit. notw ith-
Grass never looked better at this season Of
the year. The farmers are hopeful. and alto
gether the signs of the times indicate year
of prosperity
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26

1t is pretty well understood among his
friends that Master Sam. Dunning of Bruins
wick, is dieting for the greenback candidacy
for Governor; and Major Smith and Solon
Chase had better look to their laurels II is
admitted by Master Dunning's most ardent
admirers that his chances would be better if
he had not thrown the straight democratic
ticket last fall; but it is expected that his
great personal popularity will overcome that
mistake. If nominated he will be induced to
take the stump in Franklin and Oxford coun-
ties. The greenbackers in Cumberland and
York are reported to be Solid for him. Mas
ter Dunning has recently written a poetical
ef'usion which has appeared in the metropol-
tan press, and which in the event of his nom
ination, will be extensively circulated as u
campaign document
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
Railroad Matters,

+. b. Phillips, former President of the
Michigan Southern railroad, has been elect
ed President of the Eastern railroad. He
assumes the position July |.
Pinafore.
The Police Commissioners refuse to pro-
hbit the juvenile Pinafore performance, at
Boston Museum.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
MASSACHUSETTS.
Arrested.
counts.

BosroN, May "a. Carrie Porter, mother
of the child alleged to have been murdered
by Buzzell. was arrested and jailed to-day,
to wait trial
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26

Mr.. Soule, of the School Committee.
Watervile states that he finds the number
of persons of school age 1888, year it
was 1874. The number Of inhabitants of the
town, not including the floating population,
1850. He thinks the whole number may
safely be set at $1,000. The number of chill
dren born in 1873, now living. was a.
Mr.. Fred Farr of lIallowell, preached at
East W inthrop Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
Majne Medical Association

vjNiE Animal Meeting of the Maine Medical Asso.
a'ion, will he held in the City Building, Port.
hand on June TO- H. and H. ls.9 commencing at 10 80
4. NJ. CHAS. o. HUNT, Secretary.
may93ftd
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26

There was quite heavy frost on Friday
night in this vicinity. Early Saturday morn
ing, the top of Granite Hall was white with
frost In Sidney beans that had come up
were black, and brakes by the roadside
were killed. We hear of considerable dam
age in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26

Mrs. g. W. Quinby of this city, has re-
signed the Office of Lady Visitor to the In
sane Hospital, to take effect on the Both of
June. We purposely refraincd from men,
tioning this fact in Saturdays paper, as a
strong effort was made to induce Mrs. Quin-
by to withdraw her resignation, but duty TO
herself and family and other interests and
considerations impel her to adhere to this
decision. Mrs. Quinby has filled this diff
cult and delicate position for five wears and Il
half and to her frequent visits observations
and suggestions are the unfortunate insane
indebted for many comforts they have re-
ccived and improvements in their behalf
With keen discernment and excellent judg-
ment she has united kindly feelings, and may
well look back upon her work in this direc
tion with great satisfaction. 1t will be a
difficult task to fill her place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26

Adjutant General $. ID. Leavitt has con-
sented to loan the State tents for the annual
encampment of the Piscataquis Battalion the
first week in September This muster will
be on the line of the Bangor & Piscataqus
Railroad on the same grounds as last year.
Those who have fastened upon them the
terrible opium or morphine habit should
consult the special notice in another column,
and seek relief
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26

The many friends of Oramandal Smith,
Esq, of Litchfeld, will be glad to hear that
he is rapidly regaining his health.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
For Sale!

7 will sell nv dwelling house on Grove Street an
l twohouse lots adjoining, at a bargain, if apple
for soon. G. FRED SWAN, Augusta, Me.
mas 26.tf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26
Political.
POLITICAL AFFAIRS.

The republican convention will be he
June II and the democratic July |.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26

The young men of lIallowell are making
an effort to secure the Boston Pinafore
tickets will be offered for sale in Augusta
Mr.. Geo. Q. Whipple, at his store in Hal
lowell, is selling furniture at less price
than can be obtained in Boston. This is a
fact that Mr.. Whipple's customers all ac-
knowledge. He also takes orders for car
pets of every dcscriUion
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-26

BRIDGToS, May "a. House, barn and ont
buildings of Isaac Eastman were totally de.
stroyed by fire last night. Loss S2j0O; in
sured $1,000.
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We NAIL

Uthou charge, Rules for elf-Measure and sam
pies of Material from which Mems Youths and
and Military Circulars TO correspondents in any
part of the United States. Address q. w. SIM
MON'S son. Oak Hall. Boston, Mass.
land.
\. Il. In many New England towns and cities. we
have established agents, by whom orders will be re.
ceived AT the same prices we give to those who APP
ply directl y.
A great Special Sale the 9th this YEAR is now tax.
ing place at Oak Hall, consisting Of Gentlemen
Summer suits in Bamboo Cloths, India Seersuck,rs,
Pongee silks, Tussar silks, Nankeens, Drap d'Ete,
Alpaca, and Linens. sample cards ready,
aud can be obtained without cost ON application,
Hammocks, Bathing Suits. Sporsmen's goods, or
Yachting Outfits are specialies of Oak Hall BOs-
ton. june4 .eod&w6w
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

MADRID, June 3. The government will
shortly submit to the Cortes bill for aboli-
ton of slavery.
SIML,, June 3. The famine in Cashmere
is very serious. Great distress prevails
throughout the country. Many towns and
villages are depopuated. The authorities
are sending assistance to the sufferers.
Sr. PErERsBuRG, June 3. 500 Daghestan
mountaincers, who revolted during the late
war, are exilcd to Perna
ROME, June 3. A letter written by the
pope is published dcploring the new civil
marriage law, denying the church desires to
encroach upon the prcscriptives of state, but
declaring that purely civil marriages are dcs
ttut, of honest or sacred bonds.
Another man-of-war is ordered to Samoa, to
protect German interests.
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Proposals for Fuel.
OFFICE OF THE A. A. Q. NJ,
kESNEBEC ARSENAL, ME-,

OfFN T. or THE n. "A. y. VI, !
kENNEBEC ARSENAL, Me,
May 81, 1917.
GEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate, address.
- ed to the undrrsg ne,l will be received at this
Office, until 10 O'Clock Monday, the Both day of
June, 1879, nj which time and place they will be
opened in presence ofbdders, for furnishing this ar
senal with
so Tons (12i0 ~ Penn. Anthracite Coal.
40 Cords tl2s cubic feet Hard Wood
For the period commencing July /. 1879. and end
ing June 30 s>o, delivery to be made AT the Post
such times daring the period mentioned. and in such
quantities, as may be needed. preference will BIZ
given TO articles of domestic production. conditions
of price and quality being equal.
One copy of this advei tisement must be securely
attached to each riplicafe proposal. aud must be
mentioned therein rs comprising part of il.
Blanks for Proposals may be obtained at this Office.
The successful bidder will be required enter into
a written Contract with the United States, with
good and approved security, in the of $780, with
in 20 days after being notified of the acceptance
his proposal
Proposals must he inclnsed in sealed envelopes
marked proposals for Fuel" and addressed to the
Post Quartermaster at kennebec Arsenal, Augusta,
Ne.
The United States the right to reject any
all proposals.
Payment for the supplies depends upon "a future
appropriation for the purpose by Congress.
j. T. FARLEY, Major of Ordnance,
june2'3t 4. A. q. NJ
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THE REFUGEES.
Aid Needed for Their Relief

TOPEKA Kansas. June g. The freedmen 5
relief association appeals to the country for
help. More money is needed to meet the de
mands for relief of refugees arriving. Cloth
ing and other articles should be sent As
freight. Money should be sent to the Presi-
dent of the Association, Gov. John Z. st.
John.
GOV. st. John also appeals for aid to re-
lieve the sufferings of victims of the recent
cyclone. Contributions of clothing and mon
ey may be sent to John A. Martin, at Atch-
inson, Kansas, who will see that they are
properly distributed.
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ton of this great boon TO mankind until II
is universally acknowledged as the law of all
laws in medicine. Within the memory OF
some present There was not an exponent OF
Homeopathy in the United States. and now
in every important city and town in the Uni
ted States may be found the faithful exponent
of the cause holding place in the confidence
of the people second to none. Partition walls
are being broken down, and the logical force
Of the truth is being acknowledged.
The paper was followed by an interesting
discussion.
BY request of the Association, DIR. Thomp-
sons address will be published in full to-
morrow
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CALIFORNIA.
WOrkingmen i'm Convention

SAN Francisco, June 3. The Working
mems State convention assembled to-day A
resolution was adopted in respect to the MEM
DRY of Gen. Shields.
The committee ON permanent organization
reported in favor of Dennis Kearney for per-
manent President, which was received with
great applause.
After deciding on other business, adjourned
till tomorrow.
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WEST INDIES.
The Situation.

HAVANA, June 3. San Domingo advices
to May Is report great excitement prevailed
in the northern provinces because of the in
crease of duty on tobacco in Germany, which
is the sole market. Tobacco transactions are
stopped and serious crisis is expected
President Guillermo proposed plan Of free
trade with the United States, which if APP
proved by Congress will be made the subject
of a special envoy to Washington.
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BowdOInham Locals.

On Decoration Day the Quicksteps of Bath
stepped too quick for the White Jackets of
of ball by the score of 3 to 10 in favor of
the Bath boys-Mr. Albert Ridcout of this
town, who has been very sick for the past
two mcnths. died on Saturday from the eff
fleets of Il cancer.-On Thursday and Satur-
day RATS containing about 1000 logs each ar
rived for the mill.-Everybody is now look
ing eagerly for good rain to start the crops
along.-The storekeepers of Ward | tried
10 drum up trade the other day by hiring a
hand organ man to grind his machine before
their store doors by the hour at a time. They
got crowd but no trade.
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The OHIO COnventiOn--The Delegates
Gathering.
WOBURN CHEMICAL WORKS DIES.
TROYED.
Great Destruction of Property.-Several
persons Burned.

WoBuRN, Mass, June 3. The works of
the Merrimac Chemical Co., North Woburn,
were burned last evening. The most valua-
BILE portions of the buildings were destroyed.
Loss, $50, 600 to $4,000 1t is believed it is
fully insured The lead chambers, contain
ing vitriol, were destroyed letting loose large
quantities, which ran around in pools A.
V. Weeks, bookkeeper for the Co.. fell into a
puddle of vitriol, and it is feared he was ia
tally burned Several others were burned.
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
The Elections IN IIlinois-.The Returns
Indicate a Mixed Vote.

Cue AGO, June ,. Complete returns of
the city election give for supreme court judge
Dickey, dem, u POI, Dent, rep. 1882. The
five democratic candidates for circuit court
judges are elected over the republicans by
the same vote. About three-fitths of the us
ual vote was cast.
The result in the county will probably
show the republican majority from 2Oo0 to
400 leaving the democrats a majority in the
circuit of about 5000.
In the judicial election Cook county gives
an average democratic majority of 5000. In
the twelfth circuit the republicans elected all
the judges.
Reports from the State at large indicate
that where partisan nominations were made
the republicans generally elected their cand-
dates by small majoritics.
The vote was very light especially those
circuits where there was only one ticket.
Rock ISLAND June 3. One hundred and
seventy-tive Of the towns of the 10th district
give Peasants 1866; Glenn, 1891 Smith,
3551; Pepper, l16s: Leander Douglass
l2s0. The first three, republicans. undoubt-
eddy are elected They are the present judg-
es. In the sixth district, Benz. X. Shelburn
is reelected Supreme Judge, without oppos-
ton
PEORIA, June 3. There are seven indie
pendent candidates for Judge of this circuit
and it is impossible to tell who is elected.
The Ohio COnventiOn..The Delegates
Gathering.
CoLUMBrs, June 3. Delegates are arriv-
ing to attend the democratic and greenback
convention, to be held tomorrow. The con
test for Governor on the democratic ticket.
will be between Rice and Bishop, and close
fight is expected. a coalition with the green
hackers is not much talked of.
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PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING.

SEALED PROPOSALS for the erection of gran
- lite building, for the South Congregational
Church of Hallowe will be received until Nav 3lsi
inclusive. .
The proposals will include the clearing and grading
of the lot, and both wood and stone work The
plans and specifications may be seen at the store Of
Messrs. Leigh wingate.
The right Is reserved to reject all proposals.
IL. V. EMMONs, Chairman of Building Com.
Haowe, May 18th, 1879.
may2l tjtaw2w
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FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
Extra Session.
WASHINGTON, june >.
Senate.

Senate.
A resolution referring to portions OF the
Rhode Island petition, was postponed until
Mcdonald is present.
The bill to extend time for payment of pre-
cmptors on public lands in Minnesota and
Dakota, passed.
The bill comforting certain powers and lin
itations on commissioners of the District OF
Columbia, was taken up.
The Senate consideration Of the bill to CON
fer certain powers on district commissioners,
was interrupted by expiration of the morning
hour.
The Senate went into executive session
and confirmed all the pending army appoint
ments (some BOO en- masse
The nomination of Sec'y McCrary as Judge
DillOny's successor, was referred to the judi
ciary.
The nomination of X. Stockett Matthews
as L. 5. Dist. Judge of Maryland, was re-
ported from the judiciary adversely, and
placed on the calendar for future action.
Adjourned