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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
THE LYNN MYSTERY.
Alleged Identification Of the Body.

LAWRENCE, March II, Several parties
here, including physician Yates, have posi-
lively identified the photograph of the body
found at Lynn, as that of a young woman
from Maine, employed for number of years
in this city by the Weed Sewing Machine
Co. The City Marshal, with several of the
woman's acquaintance, leave for Lynn this
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

Mr.. 4. c. Holske, the champion pedestrian
Of America will arrive in this city this morn
ing, on the $40 train from Bangor, and will
walk At Granite Hall this evening, against
Thos. +. McGrath, Mr.. Holske giving the lat
ter three miles start. The contest will COM
mence at o'clock. and the Augusta Band
will furnish music. Admission, IS and CSC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

The new government was sworn in at
Charlottetown. +. +. l., Tuesday. W. W.
Sullivan, premier.
Five dstilleries were seized near Atlanta,
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
Weather Indications for To-Day.

For New England and the Middle States,
southerly to westerly winds, rising tempera-
ture, falling barometer. and clear or partly
cloudy weather, except in the extreme north
ern portion light snow or rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Fires.

BnIsroL. March ~ 4 house and two
barns in Alexandria, owned nv Elisha Bull
lock, were burned last night. Loss $1,000 :;
insured.
GoRHAM, March II. T.. Clement & Co. 5
saw mill is in flames and will he wholly con-
sumrd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
Coal Lower.
Resignation.

New YORK, March ~. Fifty thousar
tons of Lackawanna coal were sold to-da
at a slightly lower price than last sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

The election in Mt. Vernon resulted in the
triumph Of the greenback ticket, and not of
she citizens ticket, as yesterday reported.
The officers chosen were nominated at the
straight greenback caucus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
Republican Victory.

PoR1sxorfH, March IL. The municipal
election in Newcastle, yesterday, vas the
most exciting for years. The republicans
were victorious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

The Maine Dairymen's Association held q
three days session in the Town Hall last
week. Several papers upon important mat
ters relating to butter and cheese making
were read during the session. The attend
ance was not large. but we judge that the
meeting was y profitable one to all who at
| tended.
The Lyccum in Dist No last Saturday
evening was an interesting one. The fol
lowing were elected officers Pres. f. II
Metcalf; Vice Pres, &. A. Pike; Secretary
Miss Abbe Wheeler; Gen. Com, p. II
Smell Alice T. Bearce. j. F. Lord. very
fine select reading was given by Augusta
Bailey of Pttston. The question regarding
Chinese immigration. which was laid on the
table at the last meeting, was taken up. and
after lively discussion was decided in favor
of the Chinese bill, - to . by the Lvceum
and II to , by the house. An excellent pa
per WAS read by Miss Abbie Wheeler. Ad
journed to Saturday evening March 18th
which will be the last meeting of the season
On Friday evening last. Mrs. $. =. Smith
of Winthrop village, gave series of selec,
readings in the school house. Dit. No 9
On account Of other entertainments in tn,
vicinity, the audience not large: but all
present expressed themselves as highly graf
fled with the exercises.
Col J. Manche ,tcr HAYNES gave an ad
dres. in Pack.rd's TI'll last Friday evening
on the political issues of the day We were
not able to be present. but hear Il e addres,
highly spoken of by many who list, ned to it
| Quite a number of our music citizen,
went to Lewiston Monday night to hear the
celebrated Gilmorc's Band.
We notice large hills posted around towr
announcing that Wendell Phillips will lee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
Fillibustering.

ELMIRA, March ~. In the City Council,
last evening, to prevent the greenbackers-
who have 2 majority-from appointing the
city officers, the opposition withdrew. The
greenbackers sent the Chief of Police to ar
rest the absentees for contempt, but they
could not be found, and the greenbackers
made their appointments unopposed. There
is considerable excitement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

DIR. Yellowstone has met with unexpected
success here, and as there have been many
turned away from his Office, unable to await
their turn, the doctor will remain one dav
longer than advertised His Office will posi-
lively close Saturday night at II o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

The Methodist sociable was announced to
be held on this evening with Mrs j. r. GRAY.
but on account Of the death Of Mrs. Gray
father, residing in Vassaboro, the sociable
will meet with Mrs. T.. J. Roberts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

The finishing touch has beon put on the
new Maine Central iron bridge across the An
droscoggin At Lewiston. There is now sub
stantial iron bridge all the way across. The
new structure is built on plan differing from
ali other bridges Of the Maine Central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
Local ami State Mems.
Thursday, March 10, 1879.

ASrFor "spring Bitters" don't dose with bsnefui
drugs and strong alcoholic compounds, but take the
L. =. GOLD RIrTERs, which purify the blood and
tones up the system Physicians who know the compo'
sition Of these bitters recommend them excellent
They are prepared by reliable druggists. Par
fridge Bros. fesl2-2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

THE NEW ENGLAND MUTrAL-lt has been
so generally admitted and understood for a
score of years and more that the New Eng
land Mutual ranks among the best most con-
scrvaive and soundcst life insurance comma.
mics in America. that to say so is but to re-
peat what every one knows. Its affairs are
administered by board of directors COM
posed of gentlemen wel-known in the best.
business and social circles, who guard its in
terests with the same fidelity that they devote
to their private affairs, and to whom its good
name is as dear as is their own They pre-
sent in their annual statement "a very salts
factory one an important letter from the act
uary of the company, NJ. Walter G.. Wright.
showing why he has not thought it best to ad-
wise the company to offer any extraordinary
inducements for new business. the chief and
most satisfactory Of which is that it is not
necessary. We commend to our readers,
more especially to those who have or contcm-
plate having insurance in this company. a
careful pcrusal of its statement which is now
ready for delivery and may be had on appli-
cation.-BoStoH Transcript
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
DEATH OF MRS. GEN. SHERMAN.
General sherman not Expected 70 Re.
cover.

NEWPORT, March II. Mrs. General W.
T. Sherman died this morning. The General
is very low and there are but slight hopes Of
his recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

A fellow who was arrested, on election
day, and placed in Jail, sent this word down
street to his political leaders Tell Dan
Moore that unless he pays my fine and lets
me out, will tell who let me have rum on
election day"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
THE GREAT WALKING CONTEST
IN NEW YORK.
Roweli Ahead, with Hartman Only Six
Miles Behind.
OLEARF CONPLETEL BROKEN
DOWN.
Narrow Escape from an Appalling Ac.
cident.


New YORK March Il. Following Is score
at u o'clock
Rowell. 236
Hartman, 223
Ennis 209
OLeary, 204
The pedestrians walked very steadily this
morning. Rowell keeps up a trotting gait.
1t is reported his heels are blstered, but not
enough to interfere with his tramp. Harri-
man keeps up his magnificent stride and is a
pretty general favorite. Ennis also is doing
good work and frequently breaks into short
runs, kept up for lap or more.
OLeary continues to walk without appear
ing to disturb himself as to the distance he
is behind. His stomach is considerably better
and IN all respects--except records better
than yesterday. Stern determination is
written on every lineament of his counte-
nance.
Betting at noon is to l against Ennis, 3
to against OLeary to | against Harri-
man and = to on Rowel. 1t is stated that
Rowelfs lett ankle is swollen and had to be
lanced He wore a leather stocking, which
kept the swelling down and afforded some
supnOrt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

Taylor who claims to be the champion base
ball pedestrian Of the State walks with J.
NcEvoy in Wilson Hall, Hallowell, Satur-
day evening next, for the above title
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

The ladies of the Free Baptist Society Of
this city, have secured the services or the
Hughes Brothers, the celebrated Welch
vocalists, for concert in their church on
Friday evening of next week, March 81. The
programme will be most attractive and en-
pertaining.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

arNessrs Williamson & Greenwood have added
large lot Of new goods to their five cent counter.
The goods are all In their line Of business and will
pay to step In and examine. fsb22'tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Monev Market.

New 4 Ork Monev Market.
Erenipg Report.
NEW YORK. March II.
Money loaned at s-ss- cent. on call. elesing ct
a. per cent.
Sterling. +6i for long and 40 s4sp for shost
sight.
Carrying rates, I-d2-; borrowing rates, Aa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
ROYAL.

The features of the Company are
Its entire muualitv.
The character of it, investments
3.-Thc liberaty Of it, treatment of retiring mem.
hers.
Its selection Of risks a developed b. its past
voTablc mortality.
5-Thc application the Mass. Non-forfeiture law
toiis policies, whereby every member is entitled 10
Insurance a cortiin. 10 its provisions.
Information rs TO rates be obtaine, on apuca-
ton at the Office of tho Company OF of its agent
IN the principal cities and towns OF the Common
wealth. 3Jih annual report now ready 1or disribu-
ton.
BENZ. F. STEVENS President
inarl3teodGm JOS NJ. GIBBENS, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
ILLINOIS,.
Severe storm.

SPRINGFIELD, March ~. \ violent wind
Storm amounting almost to a tornado, passed
over the southern portion of Macoupin coun-
ty. Illinois. Yesterday, destroying houses,
barns and injuring several persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

Several gentlemen recently returned 10
Bangor from visit to the Sullivan silver
mine, and were very enthusiastic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

Gunny Halves in Jail and the rest of the
democratic party in Augusta beaten at the
polls, "who shall care for mother now"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
Marrien.,

In orland, Feb. q, James A. Saunders TO Miss
Charlotte r. Hutchings
In Belfast, Mar. !, George Hopkins 10 Annet OTIS
both of Belfast; Walter L. Aldus to Eliza E. Rob.
bins
In stockton, Feb. %, W C. Small to Miss
Katie G. Clifford,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

We are glad to see Mr.. +. d. Hoyt, of the
firm Of Hill Hoyt, on the streets again, af
ter his enforced absence from duty for some
ten weeks on account of broken leg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

The door bell on the front door of an Alder
man elect has been rung 80 necessarily since
election that it is hoarse and refuses to $50 ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

The Baptist sociable will meet this even
ing. with Mrs. A. W. Philbrook, on Grove
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

The rumsellers on Water street are very
anxious to know who is to be city marshal.
We assure them it will be a man who will not
walk right straight into their affections-one
who will be mortal enemy to the business
in which they are engaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
tesnoon.

The Benevolen, Society meets as usual
with Mrs. Edward Mason, this Thursday al
tcenoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

The Governor and Council are holding
session at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
LOUISIANA.
Marine Disaster.

NEW ORLEANS, March II. Steamer Bon
ME Lee. it'll ll50 bales of cotton. sunk in
Red River to-day
10 .nJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
Killed

Bo>TnS, March T.. f.. Pntnam. aged -,
of Newtonville. was killed this morning, by
falling from IA train on the Boston K Albany
Railroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
Tifn.

In Portland, March, 10, Capt. Peter Hanna, aged
70 years II months.
In Falmouth, March. g. Hugh p. Merrill aged ~
years
In Lewiston, March 10, Mrs. John Ryan, aged 81
yeas.
In Gardiner. March 10, son of Rev. Geo. ID. Lind.
sew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

W. SUFFERERS from headache. constlpat-
ed bowels, inward piles, costiveness. fcvcrs.
torpid liver ycllowness of the skin and ewes,
indigestion, dyspepsia, and all arrangements
of the internal visccra, are cured by
"Swayne's Tar and Sarsaparlla Pills" Tn
like many other purgativcs, they do not irri-
tate the stomach and bowels by frequent use.
They keep the system in healthy condition by
arousing the torpid liver to healthy action and
cxpelling by the bowels and Kidneys the mat
ter that p)isons the foundations of life Be
particular to obtain Swaync's Pills" Price
% cents box AT all leading druggists Geo.
c. Goodwin & Co.. Wholesale Agents Bos.
ton, Partridge Bros, Augusta.
sculo-cO1Nwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Fatal Accident.

FAIL RIVER, Starch ~. Victoria Cole
man. aged II, choked to death last night by
accidentally swallowing a tin whistle of u
balloon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

There having been no election Of Mayor,
on Monday, a new election is ordered for
Tuesday Of next week. The Aldermen are
to be il session on the three days prior to
election for the correction of the voting list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

Peace and Goodwill only be felt when you
are well. Don't get sick when you can cure that
slight cold by using Dr. A. J. Flags Cough and
Lung Syrup,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

a great discovery of more value than gold
Adamson's Botanic Balsam for all diseases Of
the throat and lungs. 1t seldom fails to cure
Price 35 cts. d&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

a~ssrr. sssssnan vaaAs1 . ssusm
0H"G slAvs Ces1s \ Asaissa ~ ks11ita0
Expeases pstd. fwaassss soplQe
81 II "a saArvss =. A.. 01AfT CO.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

Boston Stock List.
fsales at the Brokers Board
. 81, BOsrOn, March ~.
Boston Maine Railroad, li2-6li2.
Eastern Railroad, ie-SleA
Portland, Saco 4 Portsmouth Railroad, --as4.
Boston Maine Railroad (new bonds,) IFS 6l17A
Eastern Railroad, lnew bonds,) Sls, E-S6.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
The CaddO Trial.
CALIFORNIA.

The jury in the Cadlo case being unable to
agree. was discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
Freshet.

PoRr JERvis, March r. The ice in the
Delaware is breaking up gradually. A por-
ton of the jam at Big Eddy broke at p, NJ.
and filled the river with heavy ice. This
will pass Port JcrviS about midnight and
probably jam ut Punkcy's Island, four miles
below. This is the only place Along the river
that causes alarm. At 3 j. NJ. the water at
Ais point commenced overlooking the sur
rounding flats, doing considerable damage to
fine farming lands. Mess the gorge gives
was by midnight, Carpenters Point. just east
of Port JrrviS, will be in danger from back
water. From the west branch the ice is still
firm but will not continue many hours, a.
the river is gradually rising.
Murder.
MIDDrErowN. March II. The skeleton OF
a man found recently in an abandoned lead
mine at Eilcnyllc. Ulster countyi is identified
us the remains of David Smith. telegraph OPP
orator, who disappeared mvStcrously from
that village in 1866. Smith was then -. and
supposed to have LETT on account of love
affairs. His mother has identified the cloth
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

We notice that some fifteen young men
contemplate emigrating from Bath TO the
Aroostook, next month. Aroostook county
otfcrs nuch better opportunities than Coora-
do for enterprising Young men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
NEW YORK.
FIRE.

Fire.
OswEGo, March -. Eleven buildings il
Oswcgo were burned last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

The Fitz John Porter board of inquiry held
final session to-day. 4 few scraps of evil
dencr were presented. The report will be
made and presented to the President next
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

The annual meeting of the Knickerbocker
Steam Towage Company was held in Rich
mond the 9TH inst. The old board of direc-
tors were elected. W. +. Hall, Ira y. Stur-
gcs, c. u. r. J. Southland, Geo. y. Manson
and Geo. N. Adams were elected Gnance
committee; r. J. Southland, president. The
meeting was then adjourned to meet in the
Office of the company at Bath the 22d of this
month, when q treasurer, superintendent and
other subordinate officers will be chosen.
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WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, March II. DIR. Woodwork,
experimenting SUPERINTENDENT, is danger
ously ill with erysipelas and pneumonia.
The Per Cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

Don't catch cold, but if you do nothing W i'll
meet the requirements of the case as well a
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price % cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13

The subscriptions to the per cent loan to-
day. are 81 ,529, 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-13
Rates of Adyertisiug.
The Daily Kennebec Journal.

Published every morning, Sunday excepted) Ct
per annuin.