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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

4 Bequest.

B"sToN. May L. The will of Gardin,
Colby contains bcquest of $4,000 to Co
by University, at Watcrville. S30l 900
distributed among various charitable, educ
tional and religious societies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

No town in the county has such good roads
as Winthrop. They are superintendcd by a
man who has had charge of them for long
time, and who mixes brains with the gravel
and other material
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

The ice broke up in Mooschcad, Wcdnes-
day, and the lake is again open to navigation.
there occurred on Wednesday the unusual
phenomenon of huge snow drifts on the hills
and valleys, while the thermometer indicated
90 degrees in the shade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

Toole's hacker telegraphed to Chicago Wed
nesday night to see if they would accept his en-
trance when he (Toole) reached there to enter
for the OLeary belt, and there is no doubtthey
will. The walk is for seventy. five hours,
heel and toe, and the first prize is $1,000.
The man covering 260 miles gets his entrance
fee, and $40 for every extra five miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

Copies of the City Reports may he obtained
at the offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, City
Treasurer, and City Marshal, and at II c
stores of Cony \ Robinson, :. B. Worthley,
John II. Dyer, ID. W. Pill.bury 4 Co., r.
Fuller < Son, Daniel Moore and Geo W.
Jones and at the newspaper offices, The
number printed was 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

Rev. Miss Haynes, formerly settled in Hal
lowell, has accepted "A call from the Univcr-
salst society in Fairfield and will enter upon
her labors there Sunday. June LIST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16
RHODE ISLAND.
Embarrassed.

Providence. May Is. Charles J. Mason
( Co., extensive wooden manufacturers of
this city. and the Kent Wooden Company,
Warwick are financially embarrassed by the
recent failure of Whittemore, Pcet, Post
Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16
COLOR ADO.
Railroad Matters.

New YORK, May IL. The Denver & Rio
Grande Railroad, taking advantage of the re-
cent decision of courts in their favor, hay,
decided to build three lines from Cannon City
to Lcadville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16
MICHIGAN.
Cases Of Cruelty.

DETROIT, May Is. The joint Legislative
committee reports a number of serious cases
of cruelty in the State insane asylum at Kali
amazoo, and recommends the appointment of
a supervising commission for the institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16
NEW JERSEY.


MADISON. May Ii. The endowment fund
OF S23 900 for the Drew theological semina-
ry, swept away by Drew's failure, has been
replaced by new subscriptions, aggregating
SPAS 900. 1t is proposed to raise $500, 900,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

A correspondent writing from Athens saws
that the lightning struck the dwelling and
barn of Reuben Stoddcr at West Athens, on
the night Of May 18th. Some little damage
gui,hed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16
ESCaDed,
CONNECTICUT.


NORWICH, May 10 The State attorney
will accept the plea of murder in the second
degree from Wesley iBishop, who poisoned
his wife and conspred with Mrs. Cobb for
murder of her husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

NJ urder.

SHERnRooKE, May 10. At Lake Aylmer
yesterday two men named Garand and Lee
tourneau quarrelled, when the latter struck
the former with an axe, burying it to the han
die in his chest. killing him instantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16
THE AFGHAN WAR.

CAFE Town, April 20. The lancers and
dragons are expected to arrive at kambula
in few days. An advance will probably oc-
cur soon after their arrival. A petty chief
and eighty followers in Basutel have surren-
I.rnI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

1t is reported that the late Mrs Adeline
Dillingham; left handsome property,
which was inherited jointly by Mr.. VIM. +.
johnson. Mrs. George w. Jones, Mrs. Thos.
c. Noble of this city, and Mr.. Leander Will
liams of New London, Conn.
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spectcd merchant of North Leeds, was brought
t. Augusta, Wednesday, to be placed in the
insane asylum. Mr.. Woodman was post
m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

We are glad to learn that Mr.. W. s.
Badger, of the Farmer. who has been for the
past two weeks confined to his house by a Sc
we're attack of nervous rheumatic fever, was
able to ride out on Tuesday He will soon
be able to again attend to business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

A. Sampson & Sons of Hallowell are load
ing the schooner Chic Chilcott with oil-cloth
trimming consigned to Boston parties, who
use the same in the manufacture of heavy
wrapping paper. The same firm has been
loading vessel in Gardiner with shocks and
states to be sent to their carpet factories in
New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

ii. A. b. Chandler will sell his horse, bug
gy, market express wagon, and harnesses
at auction in Market Square, at 2 o'clock,
this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

Rev. +. c. Slower of the First Baptist
church, Gardiner, will preach at the Bruins
wick street Free Baptist church next Sabbath
forenoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

AUGUSTA May 10, 1870.
We the Undersigned agree TO close our stores
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, at O'Clock L. NJ.
until further notice.
DEANE PRAY & Cos
III NTINGToN, MASON Co.
SMITH THOMPSON.
L. &. Doi.LIvER.
r. r.. DAVIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16
NEW HAMPSHIRE.


MANCHESTER. May ID. Thirteen boys es-
capped fro IN the reform school during the
nigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

Partridge Brothers new soda fountain is a
fine one, and the soda which comes from it is
delicious. 1t is sold at only ) cents glass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

1t is rumored that Rev. +. w. Preble is
about to tender his resignation rs pastor Of
the Universalist Society in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

VIM. II. Smith, Esq, and Mr.. Robertson
of the Augusta school committee were in
Portland, Wednesday, examining the system of
classification there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

Owing to the death of his brother, with
whom he had been associated in business
thirty-threc years, Mr.. Enoch Libby contem-
plates retiring from business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

Frank Murphy. having converted every
body on this side of the Rocky Mountains to
temperance principles and practices, has gone
to San Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16
Loeal ann State Nous.
Friday, May l6, 1879.

ES'Single copies of the Daily and Weekly are on
sale at this Office and at Pierce's Bookstore. In Gar
diner ut Palmer's Bookstore.
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Verdict.

PorTsvILLE, May Is. Joseph Stadd, wife
was found guilty of mans laughter,
with recommendations for mercy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

The electrotype foundry of Mr.. f. G. Al
len will be in full operation the last of this
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

Mr.. Burr, the principal of the IIallow, II
Classical School, informs us that the item in
yesterday mornings journal, that Young
lady is sick in the school with scarlet fever,
is false. None are going home. His little
child was sick for few days, but was remoy-
ed from the house at once
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

aJ-Our patrons In RENTING money should do so
by check, money order or re gistrred letter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

Kinsman is drawing nice Ottawa Beer, from
his fountain, daily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

Ex-Land Agent +. c. Barlcigh of Bangor
was in the city Yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Fatal Accident.

BosToN, May 10. Richard Farran of Chcl-
sea. years of age, was this afternoon hang
ing upon the bridge of the Eastern Railroad.
near Everett, amusing himself by pulling
himself up so his head projected above the
sleepers. While in this position, watching
an approaching train on the other track, Il
train came up behind him and knocked his
head OFT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

The new American sewing machine is self
threading, both upper and under threads at
Fuller Capens
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Weather Indications for To-Day.

For New England and the Middle States,
falling barometer, southerly winds, warmer,
clear or partly cloudy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16
CALIFORNIA.
Silver Sale.

SAN Francisco, May Is. The Nevada
banks sold 100000 ounces of silver to gov
eminent for the mint here at ll0s
Sentenced.
Edward Redmond, convicted of sending
swindling letters to parties East, was SEN
fenced to one year in the house of correc-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16

The smiling countenances of the people on
the street for the last few days are occasioncd
by the good trades they are receiving at Hill
& Hoyt's. They are selling at less than
cost, to close May Goth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16
The Wcavers.

FALL RIVER, May Is. The mass meeting
of weavers called for tonight, was postponed
until the 18th, on account of the light attend
1ncp,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16
tHarrirn.

In Rocklnnd. May 10th. Mr. J. Henry Slower to
Miss Dora A. Remission; both Of Rockland; May LIST,
Robert Ewell to Annie NJ. shea, both of st. George.
In Pennington Fails, May 10, X. ID. Trask, Esq, Of
New sharon to Miss Achsa u. Allen of Industry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-16
PENNSYLV ANA.
RpaIllem Mass.

New YORK, May II. A Philadelphia des-
patch says solemn requiem high mass, for
the reposc of the soul of the late DIR. Deke-
Kovcn, was celebrated at st. Clements Epis-
copal church, yesterday, the ceremony APP
preaching closer to the Romish than anything
heretofore done, even at st. Clements.
The New York herald., 1879-11-14

while carried to an extravagant height there
will come a tremendous crash with the turn
ofthe tide. 1t will be one of the first du-
ties of Congress, when it assemblies, to
guard against violent fluctuations of value
and the resulting calamities. The true
method of doing this is obvious to all sound
fnanciers. Our greenback circulation
should be retired and cancelled in proper
tion to our new acquisitions of gold, thereby
keeping the currency at about the same
amount as at the beginning of resumption
and preventing great fluctuations in the
prices of stocks and commodities. When
the legal tender notes were authorized they
were only intended as temporary make
shift to help out the finances of the war,
and the suitable time for Withdrawing
them is whenegold is flowing in with un-
exampled abundance to take their place.
The change can now be made with perfect
ease but if this great opportunity is
missed it may be long before it returns.
The New York herald., 1879-11-14
Secretary sherman ON silver.

1t is given out at Washington that the
Secretary of the Treasury will recommend
in his annual report a modification of the
law which requires the coinage of not less
than two million silver dollars per month.
Only one-fourth of the amount already
coined has gone into circulation in spite
of the efforts of the Secretary TO force it,
The Treasury is encumbered with a
great mass of silver coin of which
no use can be made, and the mints
are prevented from coming the large sup
ply OF gold which is brought 70 them for
that purpose The theories of the silver
fanatics have been 30 disoredited by prao-
The New York herald., 1879-11-14

The activity of speculation in stocks and
advance of prices within the last two days
is a repetition of what has already occurred
this autumn aud is likely to occur perpetu-
ally at short intervals, until Congress gives
the country some legislation calculated to
insure greater stability Of values. We have
entered on q new era of in
Aation, which ought to alarm that
sound part of the business commu-
nifty who know whittier imitation tends.
We have all the paper money afoat
which we had previous to resumption. and
a flood of gold is pouring in from foreign
countries in exchange for our agricultural
products. An expansion of the circulating
medium enhances prices and excites the
spirit of speculation, which tends to be-
come wilder the longer the expansion con-
tinues. We are trusting everything to acci-
dent. If Europe should have abundant
harvests next year and our own should be
deficient the tide will be reversed and money
will flow out of the country as rapidly as it is
now flowing in. If general prices are mean-
The New York herald., 1879-11-14
FINE ARTS.

PICTURES AT THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB.
The art gallery Of the Union League Club was
crowded last evening with pictures and with mem.
bers and artist guests assembled to view them The
occasion tho hrst monthly exhibition Of the
season. Though spotted with occasional bad pic
lures, whose authors should never have been asked
to contribute, the display 10 q creditable onc Il
consists OF eighty-nine canvases and one piece Of
statuary-Balrs "Eve." w. L. Picknells effective and
well drawn French Landscape we have already
testified appreciation Of while in Mr.. Avery's
Gallery. A poetic delicate little twilight IL by
Homer Martin. Stanley G.. Middleton has . nns
realistic effect in his presidential Range-from
Sugar Hill. White Mountains" in which he shows
an excellent appreciation of values. An Ideal
Head" is . strong example Of J. H. Witt. which
represents . wretched mother holding an abnor-
Landscape has sterling qualities in it. A. =.
Bunner shows free large touch and good
worn n hi: and "I9 os..ls. the Ho H'sy: s:
Cavalier are interesting. @. H. Miler's Long
Island landscape. though rather light in ts fore
painted and good example Of J. B. Bristol is called
"a Berkshire Brook" Albert Bierstadt has eau
.s: :ns .. S.sy o-SsI in s x: a
Valley" strong and decorative life size
female tsa JOHN Ss Ward sn.as :s"s Tnds: e
restrained from exhibiting such pictures An Old
Path Into New Springtme." J. II. Dolph has
story, "A Relic Of the Battletied." good example
of the hard careful English school is G. b. O'Neils
Spare the Weeds, with its sweet little childs face.
clever little landscape example in the French style
10 signed w. H. Baird An admirable, rich piece Of
still life painting 10 by Walter L. Palmer. J. Ogden
Wood shows good deal OF originality, which we
are glad to see, IN his "Pasturage-waiikili Valley.
One OF the most charming bits Of painting which We
have for long time Ia Abbot H. Thayer's misty
effect over his well drawn cattle and trees In the
Autumn Woods" Among tho other painters we'll
represented are II. P. Smith. Lay. Rowland, y. 8.
Church. Ferguson Maynard. Arthur Parton, @. y.
Reinhart, Quartey. @. H. Smillie. De Forest, Col
man. d. Johnson and Sartain.
The New York herald., 1879-11-14

in the alliance of the two Emperors, and
they must be overcome before Austria can
venture upon the programme OF aggran-
dizement sketched for her, and conse-
quently before ths confederacy of the Bal
kan States can come practically forth as a
factor in the destinies of the people of
Eastern Europe. The Emperor of Ger
many has not fully assented to the scheme
concocted at Vienna. That is what Prince
Bismarck's continued "illness" and stay at
Varzin means. He would be we'll in
half an hour if the Kaiser should
Immediately signify his full assent
to all the terms of the proposed alli-
ance. Unlike the Prince, and unlike
the greater ones of his ancestors, the En-
peror of Germany puts some heart in these
national concerns. He not only adheres to
Russia because of the family relations but
he has recognized officially as the head of a
great nation the incalculable obligations of
Germany to Russia for success in the war
with France, and he hesitates to commit
himself to a policy Of monstrous ingrati-
ance will be shorn OF its most effective parts !;
but otherwise we shall presently see one
more war in Eastern Europe, and see the
first step taken toward moulding into
effective unity all those people of the Bal
kan countries who are to form together the
next monarchy of which Constantinople
will be the capital.
The New York herald., 1879-11-14

Among New York's enterprising the
atrical managers there does not seem to be
one who is preparing a holiday or winter
treat for the children, although the little
ones outnumber grown people and are far
fonder of going to the theatre. Men and
women who were children in the good old
times remember with delight the panto-
mines which the Ravels used to
give at Christmas time for the boys
and girls. The performances never
ended with the holidays or depended
for success upon half-pricc tickets,
for they were 30 bright in conception and
so artistic in execution that the houses
wonld be filled for hundreds of successive
nights, while the grown people, who at
first reluctantly attended as escorts, be-
came finally the most delighted portion of
the audience. going again and again and
taking their friends. Afterward came the
pantomimes OF which the late G. l.. Fox
was the. leading attraction, and, although
that amusing actor frequently forgot that
pantomimist is not necessarily q circus
clown, he always had large audiences,
in which children by the hundred
were to be seen. The pantdmime still
aourishes in England throughout the win
ter and is considered one of the surest
sources of profit to managers. Not only in
London, but in all the large cities, its ap-
pearance is as unfailing as that of cold
weather. Cannot some American manager
take the hint and give us something at
which the boys and girls can laughs The
The New York herald., 1879-11-14
The Transient Ranoor OF War.

A little incident has occurred this week
which deserves the attention of the politi-
clans who strive to prolong the animosities
of our recent civil war, for it illustrates the
necessarily transient nature of any rancor
between magnanimous belligerents. The
conflict which resulted in our indepen-
dence from Great Britain was also civil
war, and it was waged with passion on
both sides unsurpassed in modern
times. Yet last Wednesday evening the
citizens of Lexington, meeting on the first
battle field of the Revolution, received from
the Duke of Northumberland and assigned
to an honorable place in their Town Hall o
portrait of his great uncle, the Earl Percy,
who marched to Lexington with the British
reinforcements on the 10Th of April, ITS,
and in return for the courtesy they voted q
gift to the Duke of painting of the house
used for Earl Percy's headquarters on that
memorable day.
The New York herald., 1879-11-14
FASHIONABLE WEDDING.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD


RICHMOND. Va. Nov. IL. 1879.
brilliant wedding took place this evening ct the
residence Of Colonel Thomas J. Evans the uncle Of
the BRIDE on Franklin street. in the fashionable
quarter of this city. The happy couple were Miss
Nellie A. Parker, niece Of Captain John Henry
Parker formerly Of tho United States Navy later Of
the Confederate Navy. and Lieutenant John A.
Nickeis late Of the United States steamer Adams.
just returned from three years cruise. aud now
quartered at the Boston Navy Yard. Tho bride
Miss parker) Is ono of Richmond's most
beautiful and smiabe daughters. Lieuten-
ant Nickels was attended by his friend.
Lieutenant Dix Bowles. United States Navy, Wash.
ington. The ceremony most impressivcly per-
formed by Rev. DR.. Sledd, of the Centenary Metho.
dist church. The bride was fashionably and beauti-
fully attired and together with the groom and best
man who wore the handsome full uniform Of the
United states Navy, made avcry attractive aud inter-
csting group. The marriage was Witnessed by
large circle OF relatives and intimate friends, repre-
scnting the elite OF the CITY, The happy pair left on
the Northern train this evening for Washington and
other Northern cities route to Boston. the home OF
tho groom.
The New York herald., 1879-11-14

coaxing power of the half million OF chill
dren in and about New York would be
worth more to box Office than all the IN
ducements that any play of the present
season offers. Besides, the little ones never
go to the theatre alone, but each compels
the purchase of several tickets.