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Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
Terrible State of Affairs in Vicinity Of
Bucharest.

Bucharest, May :. Private accounts
report the situation all over the country as
being beyond description. The tendency of
the so called repressiye measures is toward
revolution rather than peace. The feeling is
that anything is preferable to the existing
state of affairs.
CoNsTASTINoPLE, May 3. The most press
ing question is the mode of installing Aleko
Pasha, as Gov. Gen. of Roumela Probably
the commission will be requested to return
Immediately to Phillippopols and make the
necessary arrangements with Gen Strolyfne,
Russian commander. This should be Aone
as soon As possible. in the interest of tran
guilty. for Gen Strolyfnc is encouraging
popular agitation so energcticaly and openly
that the Porte has been obliged to make rep
rcsentationS to the Russian ambassador At
Phlllippopolis, recently, Strovfine spoke
rather as Il Panslavst agitator than the rep
reSentative of q government which processes
to desire carrying out the provisions of the
Berlin treaty
Turkish financial commissioners refused TO
sign the programme of reforms elaborated by
the French and English members of the
commission, because it renders the appoint
ment of foreigners at the head of administra-
tion compulsory, whereas Turks desire the
introduction of foreigners be optional
PHILLIPPoPoLrs, Nav :. Russian adiutant
general has published the cars proclama-
tion promising strict compliance with the
treaty of Berlin.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09

Charlotte Thompsan and the compan. with
her, presented in fine manner the play of
Jane Eyre, last evening. Tonight THE
Hunchback." 81 STANDARD aad most Interesting
play will il, given, and in excellent styie. no
doubt, as the company is one fully capable of
it. The costumes of Miss Thompson in her
part, Julia. are especially noticeable. and
they have been spoken of as follows: "The
dress for the second act j. of heavy corded
silk and pale amber satin. with bouquets of
brilliant flowers wrought on silk. The train
is very long and the >tvic is what ladies
know rs the Princess. This costume wa> i'm
ported at Il cost in Paris of $1,000. In the
third act she appears in a superb white wa
tered silk. with deep rosc-satin stripes, and
flowers embroidered on the material. The
fourth act rc-introducos her in white corded
silk. trimmed with garlands of field flowers.
hand-cmhruidered. 1t has the dem-train cut
square, and cost in Paris the fabulous sum of
$1,000. The next and last of the Julia dress
e. j. II S'liuO importation-a bridal costume
composed of white satin and moireantiquc.
Princess cut, with very long train and heavy
silver cmbrudcrv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
THE STRIKE On THE CANADA PA.
CIFIC X. X.
RiotOus Demonstrations..Th Men to be
Discharged.
TROOPS SENT orr.

OTTAWA, May :. Mr.. Whitehead the Can
ada Pacific railroad contractor, tclegraphed
To the agent at section IL. to pay all the men
on a strike and dismiss them. He intends to
employ another batch of men at a uniform
price, bnt less than THAI demanded bv the
strikers.
Troops leave this forenoon for Cross Lake
They will reach the scene at J O'Clock to-
night despatch from Cross Lake SAYS the
men are concentrated between that place and
twelve miles east of there. 1t i, reported
that funds are sent to pay off the strikers,
and that the military only accompany it for
protection.
WINNIPEG May :. The Daily Times spe-
cial from Cross Lakes SAYS the strikers are
marching in procession. with the Union Jack
and red fiag of the communists Supcrin-
tcndent Charles w Whitehoad asked their wants
They demanded - per day on all hands, AMI
board at - per week and no doctors fee. the
men being charged fifty cents per month for
medical attendance. and they threatened to
prevent all work til these demands are com
piled with. The Times adds that so far all
l. quict.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

PARIS, May :. In the billiard tournament
Maurice DAILY defeated GARNER, by score of
600 to 392.
Minister Say has informed the Budget
committee that the revenue receipts for the
first four months of 1879 have exceeded the
estimates by 1000. 900 francs The COM
mitce considered that the revenue could be
safely anticipated to equal that of the expo
sition year.
Sections of the Paris Council of State have
unanimously decided that the Archbishop of
AK is guilty of Il violation of the law in hav-
ing attacked Jules Ferry's education bill 1t
is expected that the general assembly of the
council will confirm this decision on the 18th
inst.
GENEVA, May 5. In consequence of abuse
praeticed by emigration agents, the federal
council proposes that agents be compelled to
take out licenses and deposit 500 francs each
as security for good behavior.
LONDON, May s. There is an outbreak of
spotted typhus fever in Astrachan.
In the Commons, Lord Hamilton stated
that swine from the L. s., having been dis
covered suffering from trichina. an order of
council will be issued that swine from the
United States must be slaughtered at the
port of landing, to take effect the first of
June
formation of committee of conference, to
meet the masters.
ST. PETERSBURG, May s. \ semi-ofical
statement denies the rumors of the czar's in
tended abdication.
BERLIN, May $. In the tariff debate in
Reichstag, Lasker accused Bismark of agita-
tion. An angry scene ensued, when Bismarck
declared deputies should mutually respect
the laws of politeness He said he merely
wished to restore Zclverein and remodel the
railway goods tariff. which was unduly favor
able to foreign products. He adhered to his
programme
President of the Chamber ruled Lasker's
attack on Bismarck as severe but not insult
ing Bismarck refused to re.ract his words
and quit the house.
1t i, stated a Nihiist priating press has
been discovered at the office of the minister
of public communications, at ST. Petersburg.
Eight officials have been arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
haIlenge,

Whereas certain sewing machine agents
have continuously and studiously presented
that the STEWART machine va, ,fcrior to
the Singer in quality of material AMI work
manshlp, for the purpose of titceiving and de-
frauding people. we hereby challenge any
agent to submit Singer machine. and We
Will submit a STEWART to three practical
dl>intcrestcd mlchinists of Augusta or Halo
well-one 70 be selected by each party. and
the third by these two, the machines to he So
Iccted by the Judges. from those in stock or
on sale, and thoroughly examined in regard
To material and workmanship. and We will
forfeit the machine if they pronounce it intc
rpr to the Singer, provided the Singer agent
will forfeit his. if the verdict be otherwise
We believe the STEW ART to be fully equal
to the Singer in material, and far superior in
finish and beauty. and the stop motion which
i, applied to the STEW ART is very valna-
bic improvements The STEWART machine
Is fully warranted. The same needles, shut
ties, and all the pa3fs except the loose
pulley and its shaft, fit the Stewart Just as
we'll the Singer. We will gUatanfee 10
furnish G81 ShHtfie mdchiae in the market, in
exchange for a Stew03t, at the end of thirty
day>.
FULLER 4 CAPEN.
over liart's Candy Store.
maNN-+jt Opposite i. q
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
The Vote on the New Constitution IN
California.

SAN Francisco, May :. Returns of the
election As the count has progressed are
complete surprise. The city instead of Civ
ing 10000 against the new constitution. gives
a majority of less than 1000, with the returns
nearly complete.
Returns from the country are incomplete,
but indicate while the most of the mining
counties have gone against, nearly all the az
ricultural counties have gone for. As far as
heard from the city and state stand 23O' in
favor of adoption.
The total vote of the city is b ,934 ajori-
~ against the new constitution, l23S. No
further returns are received.
Later. Official returns of the vote in the
city give Il majority against the new constitu-
tion of l2lj. Returns from the interior show
it, adoption by 5000 to 10000 ma jority. The
farmers seem to have voted almost solidly
for it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
BASE BALL.

At Utica, New York-Cticas, 6; Worccs-
tiers, /.
At Springfield, Ms.s.-Springfelds Is;
liolyokes,
At Cleveland, Oh!o-Bostons, 3; Cleve-
lands, /.
At Chicago, lllinois-Chicagos, 10; Troys,
j.
At Buffalo, New York-Bufialos, 3; Proyi-
dence. =.
At Cincinnati, G.-Cincinnatis, 5 Stars of
Syracuse, =.
Manager Clark telegraphs that the Man
chesters were deliberately and wilfully robbed
of a 10 innings game, Thursday, with the
Capital Citys. at Albany, by John Eagan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
INDIAN TERRITORY.


WAsnl>GTo>. May :. All the necessary
distribution of troops has been made. to pre-
vent further immigration to the Indian terri
tory and for the removal of such settlers who
may have crossed the frontier.
Advices received at the Indian Bureau in
dicate that the threatened raid into the Indian
territory has come nearly to an end. 4 small
number of squattcrs went into the extreme
northeastern corner of the territory and
stakcd out tracts and then left, being driven
out bv the Indian police, without the aid of
the military.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
THE AFGHAN WAR.
Arrival Of the Ameer Of Afghanistan al
Gundamuk.

SmLA. MAY 5. The Ameer of Afghanistan
arrived at Gundamuk to-day. He was met at
the frontier by Major Conaguar and a detach-
mcnt of British troops, who lined the route
to the camp, three and one-haf miles. Gen.
Browne and staff received the Ameer at the
end of the line. when salute of twenty-one
guns was fired. The AmcCr announced his
arrival to the Viccroy. and expressed a desire
Tor the establishment of friendly relations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.

CoNsrANrINorLE, May s. The Khedive
has not yet replied to the English and French
representations. Another despatch states
that the khedlve has decided to refuse the
demands
The khedyes cmissary here stated that
compromise has been effected between the
khedive and France and England
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
NEW YORK.
Sentenced.

BrFrALo, MAY :. Wallace L. Darev. for
merly agent in this city for the society of cru
city to children. was sentenced to II wears
imprisonment for rape.
Big Fire.
NEW loRK, MAY = Fire at one O'Clock
tins forenoon, AT 10 Bank street. occupied
by {. &. Macy a. a packing box factory, cx-
tended IN the next store, occupied by John ID.
Billings. patent horse shoe company Loss,
$50. 900.
Suicide.
Louis Ernest, 4 young Frenchman of cx-
ccllent family, who wasted his fortune, poi
soned himself yesterday. leaving on a scrap
OF paper, Thus ends the comedy
Cricket.
The score of English crickcters yesterday
was 239, Americans -.
The score in the match to-day resulted =
English 2i3, Americans l39.
Strike.
y deputation of longshorcmcn waited on
the mayor, but the latter said he could do
nothing.
The official statement sets the liabilities of
Whittcmorc, Post \ Co. at $3.50 900.
Red Leary.
Red Leary is not caught yet. His wife has
been taken in custody, and says he probably
has gone to Il prize fight in Canada, as Elliot
was trained at their place Bay Ridge. Thou
sands have visited the building through which
Lcary made hi, escape.
Up to midnight all efforts to rc-capture
Red Lcary are unsuccessful. the city and Vi
cinitv being secured by the ablest detectives.
Private detectives are securing the country.
The sheriff has issued a reward of $4,000,
dead or alive"
Suspension.
The Atlantic Fire Insurance Company of
Brooklyn, has closed up
Menhaden Fishing.
There was an unusually large catch of
mcnhaden. the largest on record for the sea-
son, made off Montauk Point. :. l.. Wcdnes-
day. The school i estimated at IN. 600 bbis
Destructive Fire.
TRoY, May :. The repair shops of the
Troy and Boston road were burned this fore
noon. Loss, $50. .oo0. 1t i supposed they
were set on fire by striking workman, dis
charged Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
LABOR TROUBLE.
Chicago Socialists Organizing a Big
Strike.

CuIcAGo, May 8. Socialist leaders here
assert that they, with trades unions, are or
ganZing Il strike to commence July 9TH, to
be general throughout the country They
will demand the universal adoption of the s
hour law. and will settle the matter of wages
after this demand is acceded to. This strike
has been decided on in their private councils,
but is no secret Their purpose is political,
and the purpose of the workingmen is to Sc
cure better wages
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
FORTY-SIxTH CONGRESS.
Extra Session.
WAsHINGToN, Nav :
Senate.

bill authorizing the annual enlistment of
40 boys to the navy, was passed
\ bill for the employment of three addi-
tional assistant librarians was passed.
Mr. Mcdonald called up the bill to author
ize Sprucllle Bradcn to be placed at the foot
of the list of ensigns on the active list of the
navy.
Messrs. Chandler, Anthony, Burnside. Lo-
gan, Allison. Teller and Cockrell opposed the
bill, on the ground that to admit Braden to
the navy would be setting bad precedent.
and doing injustice to $50 midshipmen.
The Senate resumed the bill prohibiting
military interference in elections
Mr.. Morgan advocated the passage, argu-
ing that the trainers of the constitution. with
the view to the preservation of public liberty.
drew broad distinction between the regular
army and militia, and the latter should be
employed to enforce the laws.
Mr.. Morgan criticised the veto message.
saying it was but the echo of one of Conk-
ling's speeches, but not SO candid or direct
He spoke for 81 hours.
Mr.. Eaton said he would be very glad to
have vote Tomorrow on the bill
Mr., Edmunds obtained the floor and will
address the Senate tomorrow.
Mr.. lloar, at his own request, was excused
from service on the committee to investigate
election frauds, and Platt was appointed in
his place.
The Senate at - went into executive scs-
sion.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Fire.

Portsmouth, May $. The Franklin House
block and stores, including Franklin upper
and lower halls, stage scenery and general
store, were burned this morn
ing. Loss $50, 100: insured $1,000. There
were some 20 occupants of the block. Sew
eral houses adjoining were also burned or
damaged. on which insurance. foot up some
Sl4 900, but the loss will probably exceed it.
\ severe gale wa, blowing. The origin is
unknnwn
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
Court Matters.

Ezra 4. lltyt, United States Indian Gem
missioner, and President of the suspended
international Trust Co. of Jersey City, was
yesterday indicted by the grand jur, and
to-day arrested and arraigned before Judge
Knapp, of the Hudson county court, Hoyt
plead not guilty and was baled in the sum Of
fifty thousand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09

l t'' lfIHlt VI llit : NV ! treasurer IbT Tue
month of April SLOWS thar the receipts were
Si.j70G 60. and the disbursement, >6.Oll %.
The cash in the treasury i S4iu,s3.
The report of the committee. that Frank
Moorlcn bc retained a. engineer of Steamer
NJ. ,. wa. accepted. The petitioners that
Martin lngraham be made the engineer of
the above named steamer were given leave to
withdraw.
The committee, upon the petition of G.. e.
flagg and others that the Cushnoc
Steam Fire Engine Company be allowed tif-
teen men IL formerly. reported that the pcti-
TONERS. request be granted. but that the words
gross iujr<tjce" he stricken from the pct-
tion. The report was accepted and the recon-
mcndatiun adopted.
1t was ordered that all taxe> assessed upon
tie polls. and the r,al and personal
estates in the city. a>scS<ihlc April |. l-79.
shall hc rayabic Aug. :. 1879; and that there
shall be allowed discount of seven per ccn
on all taxes voluntarily paid on or before that
date All taxes remaining unpaid Aug. ..
ls19 are to bear interest at the rate OF six per
cent. per annum from and after that date
An order was PASSED authorizing the Chief
Engineer of the Fire Department to reduce
the Atlantic COMPANY to twelve members and
that to be the standard number of men for
the company until Il hook and ladder truck
is purchased for it. The roll of the above
named company which was presented was
laid ON the table.
The Committee on Highways was authoriz-
el to examine and accept if they deem it cN-
pedient the new granite wall built by Green
lief Haskell. north of the arch bridge
I'm appropriation of 500 for meeting the
expense OF Decoration Day was allowed.
George Doughty. a First Maine Cavalry
:. aud A.,
appointed and confirmed Superintendent of
iiurial-. There were two other candidates
for the position. q. II. Snow and c. 4.
Wad,wortlI, both being endorsed by many
citizens.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the Committee on HIGHWAYS:
The petition of !. W. Potter and others for
turning water from School St: of J. W.
North and Il. &. Davis to set aside part of
the casterlv side of Commercial St from Oak
to Winthrop st. for sidewalk; of g. w
Quinhy and others for a brick or concrete
sidewalk in front of Central Block on Water
st. of y. G.. Iiallett and others for the com
pletion OF the sidewalk on oxford st. of :.
w Wyman and others for "A concrete side
walk on the western side of Scwall St. from
Western avenue to Winthrop St. and for
suitable crossings AT the junction of said street
with Lincoln trcen and Court streets; of
James W North and others for a sidc-w a | K
on the west side of Water St. from Oak St
to the southcrlv end of Hotel Block or to
Market Square: of Harvey thsam and others
tn complete and concrete the sidewalk ON
Myrtle St. from Bangor to Willow St and
thence on Willow st. to the first crossing of
=. q. Nichcry to have the city join with him in
building drain from Chapel ST. to the Man
sion House drain.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
TENNESSEE.


NASHVILLE, May =. The National colored
convention spent most of the day in present
ing resolutions Resolutions were adopted
accepting the tender by Gen. Butler of some
10000 acres of land, and by Hon. Zachariah
families.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

The second day of the womans' suffrage
at st. Louis was occupied in
lengthy reports, reviews and speeches.
The jury at Belvidere, Nj, found ex-Sen-
stor Cornish guilty Of embezzling $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
ILLINOIS.
Marine News.

CnicAGo, May s. The Sailors Union has
unanimously decided to acccdc to the propo-
>ition OF vessel owners and accept wages of
81. 80 a day. Vessel owners are determined
on keeping up rates on grain and are conf
dent of ultimate success
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
" ASIIINGTON. 4


WA>mINGroS. May x. The House COM
mittcc on agriculture failed to reach anv con
c!usion regarding the report on plcuro-pneu-
monia.
The House committee on asccrtainment
and declaration of the vote for President and
vice-President, are in favor of the new meas
rre introduced by Mr., Launsbury ON the 9TH
inst
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
south and east winds, rising possibly fol-
lowed by falling barometer, slightly cooler,
followed by warmer, clear weather.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
WEST INDIES.
Condemned.

HAVANA, May 5. Schooner John n. Han
cock of Boston, from Portland, which ar
rived here the 2lst of April, has been con-
demned as being unseaworthy and recon-
mended to be sold.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
OHIO.
Railroad Matters.

CINCINNATI, May 3. ID. Watson Of Boston
representing eastern capitalists is here ar
ranging for building road to connect Gin
cinnati with the Chesapeake < Ohio railroad,
at HUNTINGTON W Va
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
NEW JERSEY.


NEwAIK, May 3. \ negro has been ar
rested charged with the murder of an old
lady named Mary Travor, reported burned to
death April 18th, at her house in West Am
hoy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
Big Fire.

NEW loEK, May = Fire at one O'Clock
thi> forenoon, at ljj Bank street. occupied
by {. &. Macy as a packing box factory, cx-
tended II the next store. occupied by John ID.
Billings. patent horse shoe company. Loss,
: - 600
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09

BrfrALo, May :. Wallace l.. Darlev, for
merly agent in this city for the society of cru
city To children. was sentenced to II wears
imprisonment for rape
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
NOVA SCOTIA.
Sculling Race.

HALIFAN, May =. Warren Smith of Hall
fax and Evan Morris of Pittsburg, will row
a three mile race at Silver Lake, the first of
the coming July, for five hundred dollars a
side
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
Murder.
Attempted Suicide.

CnNCoRp, May :. A convict l. years of
aye. name not a>certaintd, cut his throat at
the Mass. State Prison, yesterday. He left
a letter stating rs the reason that he had been
accused by some of the officers with being
concerned in the prison plot, which he knew
nothing about. He was alive at last ac-
rnunts
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
(.Say Insane.

Medical experts having examined Mark
Gray, who shot at Booth, report that he is
insane,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
Legislative.

HARRIsBtRG. Nav $ The House resolu-
ton to appoint committee to receive Grant
at san Francisco, was adopted in the Senate
hN a nnrtX Nntn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
House.

The bill to enforce the eight hours law was
taken up.
Mr.. Kelley of Penn, argued that so long
as that law was unrepealed, every working
man in the government employ who was
forced to work 10 hours for days wages
was dctraudcd of his legal rights.
After short debate the bill was laid upon
the table.
\ motion to reconsider the vote was laid
on the table, eticctually killing the bill
The House then took up the silver bill.
Mr.. kimmell offered an amendment, fixing
the weight of the silver dollar at ago, instead
of il24 grains.
Mr.. Fisher favored the amendment and OPP
posed the bill arguing in favor of a single
standard
Mr.. Mills favored the silver bill saving it
had one provision the people dcsired-an in
crease in the volume of money, but Congress
should 90 further and call in the $500 OoO, 900
in bonds now held by National Banks
Mr.. Chittenden opposed the bill as the
most violent and inexcusable assault on the
integrity and welfare of the American people
ever made in Congress. He blackguardcd
Warmers ideas of finance, saying they were
the damncdest nonsense, and ridiculing some
of the grcenback propositions (thosc intro
duced by De LaNatyr. Weaver and Wright
making he said, 81 600 OOO, 900 already asked
for by three members of the 'party-of-thc-tu tu-
ture. which boldly claimed democracy for
its tail. (Laughter.) Although all these
propositions were alike ridiculous, they were
danger signals" They were the logical
and inevitable results of Congress tampering
with the standard of money. He declared
the belief if legal tenders were dallicd with
any longer in Congress, bills tor fresh issues
| n k wnulI he lnu iad apJ run =,
parallel lines with the river and harbor bills
gathering AS they went every scheme of folly
and wickcdness, until the government would
toppe and crumblc in ruins. His advice to
Congress was to let currency alone, and give
the people rest and liberty to prosper. Cap
plausc.)
Mr.. Warner argued that an inconvertible
paper money, il carefully limited in amount,
could retain its full face value, and quoted
financial writers to sustain that position.
Adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09

\ correspondent writing from vnalhayen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09
Doings OF the city Government.

The following business came before the
Board of Aldermen at their meeting Wednc>-
day evening:
The Committcc on Finance recommended
the following appropriations and the report
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09

Two hard looking tramps, about whcm
complaints were made during last evening.
were arrested during the n.ht in difrll mt
parts Of the city. by the night police and
locked up.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-05-09

Secretary Sherman called on State officers
and was presented to members of both houses
of the Assembly, each house taking recess
for the purpose. He left for Washington at
noon