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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02

How timidly and carefully that bundle wa,
picked up from the sidewalk Yesterday!
From Bcckctt's newly published Portland
Directory, We learn that the total value of
exports and imports at that port. for 1873
was Sl7l79.2 POO, of which 81. ti9.932 was
imports, and S9.729,2o0 exports. The value
in 1871 was S2S, 0S3,1i There are 3S2
vessels now owned in that district, with 4
tonnage Of l23, Il3. 20. The population of
Portland. including Dccring, Cape Elizabeth
and the small villages IN the immediate sicin-
ity whose inhabitants do business in TIE
city, is estimated AT ~, 900. The population
of the city proper, by census, was 81 40 in
1874, 81. o3l in 1875, and estimated at $1,000
in 1879, or no change from that of 1873.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02

The first life Insurance company to issue
an endowment policy fully protected from
liability to forfeiture for the non-payment of
any premium due after the third year, was
Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
Weather Indications for To-Day.

For New England and the Middle States
partially cloudy weather, possibly occasional
ly light snow, stationary or higher tempera-
ture and rising barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02

the lyreum course AZ Gardiner last evening.
Charles Burlcgh of Portland, is making
genealogv of the Burleighs. Three members
of one branch of the family lived in Exeter
as early as l7ls. Their father, James Bur
leigh was born in Ipswich, Mass, in 1859,
and moved to Exeter about 1891
The Lewiston journal has discovered mat the
last 'rctorm' legislature by careless phrase
ology of an act, have apparently fixed the
salary of the next Governor at $4,000, instead
of $500. a. thcy intended.
The following table shows dates of depart
urc of ice from the kcnnchcc river tor the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
supe rior Cour, Judge whIehouse.

Tuesday. April lst.
Immediately after the adjournment of the
Supreme Court. Judge Whitchnusc took the
bench and opened the Superior Court. Rev.
MIR. Penney made the opening prayer. The
following traverse jurors were in attendance,
viz. Joseph b. Baker. Litrhfeld; l.. -.
Cooke, Gardiner; John +. Colburn and Free
man Barker of Augusta: Henry W. Clark,
Nas>dlboro': VIM. II. Ch,ten, Pittston: Asa
lIaincs. Clinton; Noah q. Lytord Belgrade:
Seward G. Lee, Winthrop: Nathaniel Mead
er, WaterYille; Josiah II. Sturtcyant. Fay
cite; Gu,tlvus Smith, Rcadfcld; and Hair
vey Foley, llalowcll Mr.. Smith Of Read
field was excused. and Josiah II. Sturtcvant
was chosen foreman. The grand jurors,
eighteen in number were all present and en-
tered AT once upon their labor,, in charge of
the County Attorney. Hon. +. f. webb.
After calling the docket. consisting OF POI
civil actions the court entered M once unon
the trial Of No. SO. Joseph Siphers in rep. vs..
Emcrlne V. Siphers. This is an action of
rrplcyIn. in which the plaintiff seeks to re-
cover possession of a set OF parlor furniture,
valued at $50. The dcft. was the wife of
Sanford W. Sphcrs, plaintiffs brother, but
was divorced from him in August. lS7S. and
claims title to the turuitdrv in question bv
virtue of the decree of the court giving her
the household furniture.
Tnr plaintiff claim, title under bill Of
sale from his brother. given in December,
1871. The testimony is nearly CLOSED. Among
the witnesses called by the plaintiff was
Judge Dautorih. who testified to certain
statcmt nts made by one of the parties. with
reference to the furniture. at the time the di-
VOrcc was granted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02

TIr1bAfl AnriI TT,
The Judge heard the motion dled by the
counsel Of Charles b. Gilman, f,r s. ncy, ni4l
of the Indictment ON which lac wa found
guilty at the October term, ISL Thcr,a son
alleged for the motion : that Samuel g.
Trdtiun, one Of the juror, who sat ON the
case. wa, disqualified from sitting, by reason
of bia. and prejudice AMI for having expressed
large number of Witnesses were examined.
requiring the whole forenoon. The Judge
ovcrruled the motion. to which exceptions
were taken and the case marked Law" Gil
man was present ia court an will be required
to furnish new recognizancc for his future
appearance.
Adjourned without dav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02

The building of the new Unitarian church
in this city, may now be regarded as an as
sured fact The committee on subscriptions
are on their last thousand dollars. Not rccog-
nizing the validity of the theory that church
debt is a blessing, they do not propose to give
out the contract until sufficient money is
pledged to pay the bills. Thus far the sub
scriptions have been confined mostly to their
own people in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
Reduced Salaries.

The Commissioner of Patents has reduced
the salaries of the entire clerical force of the
office II per cent, from Apr. TO June 80,
to meet the deficiency of S, 600 in the appro-
priation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
NEW ia PSIIIki.
Fish production.

MANCHESTER, April /. The New lamp
shire Fish and Game League held a meeting
to-day. 1t was stated that they had recev ca
and Matched the past season. Do. 500 Califor.
mia salmon eggs; 1000 brook trout; 50.000
land-locked salmon from Maine. with $4,000
more to come; 20.O0o bhlc-back trout, and
10000 Rangely trout from Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
Daring Attempt.

PORTSMOUTH. April |. \ daring attempt a
few days since, was made by prisoners con-
fined in the Alfred jail, to break out, but the
plot was discovered and frustrated. .Jailor
Tarr discovered quantity of tools on the
prisoners, including skeleton KEYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
ACCIDENT ON THE EASTERN ROAD
At NORTH BEVERLY.
Two Engines and Cars Thrown from
the Track.

BOTH ENGINES COHILETEL y DE-
HOLiSUEU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02

The Senate committees on Finance, Public
Lands and Foreign Relations, decided to take
no action on legislative business the present
session.
The Public Lands committee report favor.
ably on the nomination of Clarence King n,
director of the geolnuical snrxpx
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02

Capt. Herbert Lowe, of the Boothbsy
steamers says the ice is ont sufficiently for
navigation on Back river, and the steamers
between Bath and Boothbay will begin the ir
trims N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
Elections.

Ut the town meeting in Lebanon, ycster-
day, the republicans elected full board OF
town officers by maioritics ranging from POS
to 30.
The following were elected town officers
of Eliot, yesterday:
Clcrk-ti. =. Ireland
Sclcctmen, Assessors and Ovcrscers of the
Poor-S. L. Cole j. l.. jerks, NJ. Goodw in.
Trcasurcr-C. A. Shapiei.h.
Collectors. Clark.
Agent and Constablc-J. NJ. Raitt
School Committcc-G. ". Brown.
Auditors-Robert Spinney. \. jenkins.
The Supervisor of Schools is Il republican.
All others are democrats.
THoMAsr"N, April /. The annual town
meeting of Thomaston was held here Mon
day, and was very exciting. The attempt
made to unite thedemocrats and greenbackcrs
failed. union of republicans and dcmo-
cfat, elected all the town officers. with the
exception of Munroe, greenback Assessor
B>N"oR, April /. Republicans carried
the town election in Springfield. Monday re-
vcrsing last fall, grcenback majority.
Marine News.
Schooner Planter Of Friendship. left Port
land for Boston, Monday morning. with lob
stcrs, took the gale and got off her course
and in the midst of the breakers between
Sayages and the mainland, barely succeeded
in making Gloucester. Capt. Thompson says
about 30 coasters left Portland with him.
and fears that some of them will never be
heard from.
Brig katahdin. Portland for Matanzas
is ashore near Winthrop Head, full of water.
Schooner Ada l.. Ray, Portland for New
same nlacr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
tAarrifn.

In this city, Mar. 81, by Rev. C. +. Penney, Geo A
ripper of Augusta to Miss Sarah NJ Steven; of New
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
NEW YORK..
Lands in Indian Territory.

NEW YoHK. April |. The sun say 4 Wig
orous attempt will be made in the present
Congress to procure the passage OF Il bill
throwing open the Indian Territory for settle
ment, Boston capitalists have purchased
many thousand shares of stock and bonds of
the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad.
which will be greatly benefited by its pass
age. The railroads in the territory are will
ling to surrender their land grants if settlers
may preempt lands there.
Court Matters.
The case of the United States vs.. Lehenair
Brothers. inspectors. for $3.50, 900. for alleged
differentiation, has been dismissed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
AGENTS |

I AIDES AND GENTLEMEN. Send stamp fol
- Circular. "ILLUSTRATED LORDS
PRAYER" - easily made every day
wELLEs & CO, 427 wAsHISGToN ST.,
apr2t3t&w2t BosroN, MASS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02

Did that package contain what You cX-
pcctcd:
The lla!iowcll Granite Company have well
under way one Of the most deliberately fin
ished granite monument, they have ever cx-
hibtcd When finished it will be placed ON
exhibition and will DE wen worthy a visit.
Maple syrup dollar gallon now, but
will become cheaper Is the season advances.
April was u~hcrcd in by snow storm.
The kcnnebec Association for the Protcc-
ton of Fish and Game will meet at the com
men council rooms. in this city, Thursday.
April Sd. ut $50 i. VI. Atwood Crosby,
NJ. ID. of Watcrvillc. will read a paper ON
the .'Scarcily Of fish and gaiac. Its cause.
Can it be rcm,dcd: Will it pay to make
the effort to do so: And if it will. how can
it be curcd?' 4 letter from Charles 6. At
kins will be read and other matters of in
tcrc,t will come before the association. All
persons interested are invited to attend. The
executive committee will meet for business
at O'Clock 7. VI.
The winter term Of Bowdon College closed
yesterday.
4 drunken man who couldn't walk, wa,
cartcd to Jail Yesterday. and that wa~
the kind of an April fool he hat.
We may expect to hear of the disastrous
effects of the storm of Monday night. \ more
tempestuous night has not been experienced
in this city during the winter. March came
in like lion. and went ont like the --,
Sweetencd water for tea powdered sugar
for salt, eggs with no ''in>dc>," cotton bis
cults, and hollow lics-that wa, the April
fool bill of fare yesterday.
As noticed in our columns Yesterday morn
ing, in consequence Of Il severe storm. tie
lecture of Rev. Mr. Tinker wa, postponed
till Monday evening, April II. The arrange
ment in the course at the Free BAPTIST church
will be a, follows April :. Rev Mr.. Park
of Gardiner; April II, grand concert: Alr.l
2l, Rev. Mr.. Tinker of Auburn. Tickc's
for the course - cents: single tclct-. -
cents. We are glad to learn that a good,y
number of tickets have already been sold
Judge Rice is to put new roof on III,
mansion. the present fat roof being subject
to leakagcs.
The old and well known establishment of
{. Bealc < Co., have the largest stock of
paper hangings that has hecn exhibited here
for years. varying in price from five cents to
two dollars and fifty cents per roll.
The old paint shop was yesterday remove
from Mr. Vickcry's lot. The larger building
connected herewith is being taken down and
will he removed to Ocean Point, whore it will
be made into a store house for the wharf
Capt. Herbert Lowe, of the Boothbgy
steamers, says the ice is ont sufficiently for
navigation on Back river, and the steamers
between Bath and Boothbay will begin their
trips at once.
Roll of Honor of Crosby street Primary
and Kendall street schools for the term end
ing March 30, 1879
Crosby street Primary-IIattc A. Parks,
Ellen 4. Turner, Arthur W. Roberts. Willie
Brann, Mctilda De}ccch. Johnnie \. Bca,.
Kendall street Intermediate-E Murch,
Fred Iishncss, BERTHE Miller.
Kendall street Primarv--Frecman Il. MAYO,
Nittie Uptigrove. Sada Doughty Nellie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
DR.. Costeilo's
HAIR RE'vIvER
Is Taking the Lead OF All other Prep.
aratiOns for the Hair.
WHY Is TT

LIST, Because it cures All Diseases of the Scalp,
Eradicates All Scurn and Dandruf tops all Itch.
ing of the Head.
I'd, Because it Stops the Hair from Falling of,
Promotes its Growth, and restores it TO its orgi-
nal color for certainty.
Sd, Because it does all of the above better than
any other Preparation.
Finally, Because chemists have analysed it,
and hundreds who have used it pronounce it per-
fectly harmless and free from all those objection.
able properties contained in all other Hair Re-
torers.
PROF. J. N. DANIELS, Proprietor.
LEWISTON, ME.
AGENTS, -Deviue Il Howard Augusta /: Haw 90
4 Warren, Hallowell; l.. ID. Cook, Gardiner;
MOOhY& I.ahd. Pittstnn. w.tf4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
BOWKER'S AMMONIATED
FOOD FOR FLOWERS,

Send two ten cent pieces wrapped aud enclosed in
letter for trial package sufficient for twenty plants
for three months, including little book "How 10
make House Plants Bloom, by Professor MAYNARD
Of the Massachusetts Agricultural College ROyV-
kER FERTILIZER co.. ~ Chatham ST.
Boston, 3 Park Place, NY. 1.t2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02

re single copies of the Daily AMI Weekly are on
sab. ut this Office and al 'crces Book In tnr
diner at fauer's Bouk~t
E5-Dar patrons in RENTING money should 81" 80
by check, money ord r. cg-tend letter.
Fs See State News on fourth page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
BY TElEGR APH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec journal
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Pedcstri:inIsm.

PORTLAND, April |. James NJ. Drscoll,
who started Monday morning to perform the
feat of walking 500 miles in IA hours, ac-
compli>hcd 100 miles in the first - hours
At O'Clock to-day. 81 hours after starting.
he had made 1870 miles His ankle Is lame.
but his physicians think he will get over it
to-day
Up to midnight Driscol had made l52
miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02

Ny annual Catalogue OF CegetabIe and Flor
en- Seed for 1879. rich in engrayings, from origi-
nal photographs, will be sent FREE, TO all who sp-
ply Customers of last need write for IL.
offer of the largest collections of vegetable seed
ever sent out by any seed house in America, u large
portion of which We're grown my six seed farms
PrHted directions fot cHItifdfioH each package.
All seed rdrraHfei 10 be both fresh dRdfrHetO name
ordtr grdfis The original introducer of the Hub
bard squash, phinney's Melon, Marbehead Cabbag-
es, Mexican Corn, and scores of other vegetables,
invite the patronage of M who are dnriOus 10 hare
Meif sfed drcffg fr0H tie grO,rer, fresh, true, aud
otthc rtry best strain. NEW VEGETABLES A
SPECIALITY.
JAMES J. II. GREGORY, Marblehead. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Fire.

BosToN, April /. At Randolph, shortly
after midnight. fire broke out in the two story
building of David Burnell, occupied by l..
Hoffman as clothing store. Two buildings
adjoining, owned by Gilbert r. Jones and T..
f. Bccher, occupied by several tenants, were
destroyed. Total loss about s23.00l, two
thirds of which is covered by insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02

Yesterday the City Marshal received an
other anonymous communication, giving him
the information that his police force 'are not
goose hunters, not smart enough to find the
crittcr." etc. About an hour after the receipt
of the missiyc, Marshal White and Deputy
ZONES marched into II. c. Clements place,
and captured from drawer under the coun-
ter a quart bottle nearly full of whiskey. The
lob was well done and shows that the police
are good hunters" Mr.. Clement was ar
raigned the other day and paid his fine for
liquor selling, and the present case will prob
ably be entered for the second offence.
Prepare yourself for the severe and sudden
changes of climate of winter and spring, by
procuring bottle of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02

NEW JERSEY.
Municipal Affairs.

NEW YORK, April /. Neither Elizabeth
City nor Jersey City, are able TO meet the in
tcrest due on bonds to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02

DR. i. 7. Lancaster. of WiScassct, will
address the people of llallowell this even
ing at City Hall, on the financial question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
California Mining Stocks.
The following are the closing official prices of min.
ing 81 n -uu.
Boston Stock List.
| Sales al the Brokers' Board. I

BOsToN, April |.
Boston Maine Railroad, lilidll2t
Eastern Railroad. elli
Portland, saco & Portsmouth Railroad. -a9j-
Boston Maine Railroad new bonds,) ll7-sll7l
Eastern Railroad, new bonds 3i's, 6s-s6sl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
New maple syrup at Dow & Storer's,

The police have broken up the business of
Joseph Piper. Frcnchman at the north end.
who has been engaged in the liquor traffic,
and he has determined to go out of the bust
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
Reduction.

toN,oRp. April |. An order is issued tax
ing effect to-day, for the reduction of pay o
engineers tiremcn and men in the shops o
the Northern Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
The storm.

The weather has cleared and heavy gale
continues. Snow from four to eight inches
deep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
WASHINGTON.
Public Debt.
The 1 Per Cents.

WAsHNGroN, April /. Increase of debt
for March. SsG2. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02

John kinncar, employed on steamship Vik-
ing, of the Clyd, line, fell overheard Mon
day night and was drowned. lie belonged in
Scotland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
Committee Work.

The subscriptions to the per cent loan to
Iuy are & fg3 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-02
Snow Storm.

LIrrLEroN. April /. Ten inches of snow
fell here here. last night; at Fabyans, Is :;
Twin River. II. The down train was on
time. 4 heavy fall of snow throughout YER
mont. in some places delaying trains.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21
Application for Deed.

Notice Is hereby given that Mrs. II. G,
Brainerd has this day iiled her petition
with the Clerk of the Council of the city
of Los Angeles, praying therein that the
Mayor and Council of said city execute
and deliver to her quit-claim deed of
the following described lois, situate, Iy!
Ing and being in the city of Los Angeles ,
State of California. to-wit.
Lots and q of block 5. of the Sanchez
tract, as the same appears upon the map
of said tract recorded in Book 3 of Miscei-
laneous Records, on pages 1853 and I59, In
the Recorders office of said county.
said petition will be brought before
said Council for hearing at their regular
meeting at their chamber, In said CITY.
on Thursday, the 18th day of Decem Der,
1873, at which time all persons Interested
In said lands adverse to the petitioner
may be heard, provided they shall have
filed their objections in writing with the
CLERK of said Council at least one day
before said regular session OF that body
w. W. ROBINSON,
Angeles.
Los Angeles, Dec. llth 1879. dl2 :
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21
Administrators Sale.

In pursuance of an order OF the Probate
Court OF Los Angeles county, made on
the 18th day of June, 1879, in the matter
OF the estate of Pedro Pilaria, deceased, +,
the undersigned, Administrative of said
estate, will sell at private sale, To the
highest bidder for cash in gold coin of
the Government of the United States and
subject to confirmation by said Probate
Court, on or after
WEDNESDAY, the I'd DAY OF JULY,
1879, all the personal property OF said es-
tate, consisting of about l0, 900 sheep and
some sheep corrals, and movable
house and one wagon and four horses.
Terms OF the sale-Cash. Bids may he
made at any time after the first publlca
tion of this notice and before the making
of the sale. All bids or offers must be In
writing and left at the Office of Glassell,
Smith 4 Smith, attorneys at law, Temple
Block, Los Angeles city, or delivered to
the undersigned personally.
Dated June l6, 1879.
JUANA PILARIA,
Administrators of the Estate of Pedro
Pilaria, deceased. jel7
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21

Miguel Leonis, Plaintiff, VS.. Guadalupe
". de Rocha, Esmerejildo Rocha and
Conception Rocha, Defendants-Seven-
teenth District Court.
Under and by virtue of q decree of fore
closure and order of sale entered In the
District Court OF the Seventeenth Judi
clal District of the State OF California, in
and for the county of Los Angeles, on the
2Sth day of Novem Der, A. u. 1879, and q writ
of execution for the enforcement of Judg-
ment, requiring sale of property under
foreclosure of mortgage, issued out OF the
aforesaid District Court, annexed to said
decree and dated the 28th day OF Novem-
Der, ID. 1879. in the above entitled action
and in favor OF Miguel Leonis, plaintiff,
and against Guadalupe V. de R0cha, Es-
merejildo Rocha and Conception
Rocha, defendants, certified copy of
duly attested under the seal of said
court on the 2Sth day of November, A. d..
1879. and delivered to me, together
with the writ annexed thereto, on
said last mentioned day, where
by 1 am commanded to sell at pub
lie auction to the highest and best bidder
for cash in United states gold coin, the
following and in said decree described
An undivided Q0-16) 6)ten-sixteenths of lot
one ~ oflot t2l and OF lot three (3), of SEQ
| tion eighteen QS) of township one south
| of range IA west of the san Bernardino
meridian, excepting therefrom n tract
| sold prior to the execut ion of said note
| and mortgage and which is described as
| follows, to wit: Beginning at the north
east corner OF lots, section IS, township
one south of range IA west of M
| thence west five chains; thence south to
| the southern line of said lot three; thence
| east along said southern line to southeast
corner OF said lot three; thence north
| twenty chains to the point of beginning
and containing about ten acres, u lit le
| more or less.
/ Public notice is hereby given that on