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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16


MR. EDITOR As much has been said in
relation to the Superintendent of City Farm
| wish to state a few facts in relation to the
case Mr. Wadron was hired for that place
on April ), ISIS, his term expiring April 3,
1879. On that day Mr.. Waldron came to
me and said that he had an offer to take
charge of boarding house in Portland, and
wished to know if he was wanted on the city
farm another wear. As the Board of Alder
men had failed to elect men AS ovcrsccrs. who
would accept, although elccting two sets, it
became necessary that person should be en-
ployed | consulted as good authority as
there is in Augusta. and was informed by all
that inasmuch As the city charter provides
that all subordinate officers shall hold their
offices for one year and HHfH others shall be
elected Gnd gHailfed ia their places, that no
one having been qualified in the places of the
board, that they were fully authorized to fill
the place, that it was the duty of the over
sccrs to make the best trade for the city that
could be. and as no one could he found who
would furnish the house for few weeks the
city not owning the furniture in the Supern-
tendent's apartments, the overscers contracted
with Mr.. Waldron to superntcnd the house
and farm on the same terms as last wear.
am satisfied that the contract is valid one, and
it broken the city will be held to pay what
damage may be sustained.
Gro. W. JoNEs,
nna of tho Oyerseors &c Poor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16

Campmecting John 4 Hen tells a story about
a man who came forward for prayers in the
early days of his ministry, with red face and
rum BREATH not sober enough to understand
the gravity of the occasion, but still seriously
in earnest about his salvation. This man
kept little shop, and among other things
sold little new rum, but his own best
customer. Mr.. Allen went to his shop one
day and expostulated with him about the mat
ter, but he said he could not afford to lose
what rum he had on hand. Finally Allen
agreed to buy 1t If he would seek the Lord
then and there, and kneel down and pray for
himself As they knelt down the minister
turned the faucet and set the rum to running.
This was too much for the penitent, and he
cried out on his knees Its wasting, its
wasting" ''Let it waste" said the old saint
as he kicked it out doors and took Ratchet
and burst in the end of the cask. IN amt
measured" said the man. ''Gucss at it. and
be sure to guess enough, said Allen. Thus
the battle was won and the man became tenn
perate and religious. Next day some of the
church members said they thought Brother
Allen ''camc to preach the gospel, not to
spend his time kicking out rum barrels. "
'You can't get the gospel in till you kick the
rum out" said the preacher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16

The steamer ''Star of the East will make
her first trip from Boston to the kenncbcc,
ton next TUESDAY night. She will arrive in
Gardiner Wednesday morning. and will make
her first trip from the Kennebec to Boston on
Thursday next. at the usual hour. The new
steamer "Idella Collins" which has been
building at East Boston to ply in connection
with the Star between Augusta and Gardiner.
is expected at Gardiner the last of the pres
ent week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
Body Found.

A parcel left in the waiting room of the
Old Colony depot, by woman, Saturday
was day discovered to be the body of al
infant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
China Locals.

China Locals.
Mr.. Alonzo Taylor, one Of our substantial
and highly respected farmers, was stricken
with apoplsxy or paralysis on Monday after
noon, and almost Immediately expired. This
is a heavy affection to his family and friends
He leaves family of wife and three
children Age 81 years 10 months. He was
Il member of the Masonic fraternity.
The mixture of snow and mud makes
travelling anything but easy and pleasant
Some make use of the pond. and it is quite
convenient if one is going that way.
ID. { Hanson, Esq. has leased his farm
and is about to remove to Boston to engage
in business. We shall miss his hearty greet
ing and jovial humor, and regret his depart
urc.
VIM. l.. Palmer and wife are soon to return
to Berwick to engage in teaching for another
year. They have been so successful in their
past labOrs there, that the town has voted
a sum sufficient to run the high school a year
independent of State aid, and has invited
these teachers to return to their former posts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16

Twenty-scven years ago to-day-it being
the day appointed for the annual fast-Watcr
street was blocked with snow. even with the
top of the stone posts that then lined the
street. The street commissioner was engaged
all the forenoon in the endeavor to break out
the street, in order to make it passable. Not
much roaming in the woods that day-not
much of a variety of out door sports of any
kind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
YER MONT.


RUTLAND, April -. Judge Wheeler, of
the United States District Court rendered Il
decision establishing the validity of the en-
dorsement by the Vermont x Canada Rail
road, of 81 600. 900 of bonds issued by the re-
ceivers and managers of the Vermont Cen.
trail and Vermont & Canada Railroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
sidney Locals.

sidney Locals.
A good looking greenbackcr has been here,
canvassing for grcenback paper but didn't
have the very best of luck, being able to Sc
cure but one subscriber and that for only six
months. He had hard work to get ''put up"
over night. the people fearing he would carry
ont his greenback doctrine of reputation,
though he offered assurances that he was no
tramp. He succeeded finely in presenting
his grccnback ''arguments" to the old ladies
whom he met, but was hoored every time
when he attempted to talk with such men as
Charles Stevens and b. NJ. Bcknell. The
canvasser remarked to a good lady. at whose
house he stopped one night, that if he found
physician out of employment he should send
him to the river road in Sidney, as the peo-
pie generally gave it excuse for not
subscribing to his paper that they
were all sick. Sidney is not a good
field for the grecnback falacy The little
son of l. T. Jones is very i'll with lung
fever. and but Titles hopes are entertained of
his recovcry.-The meetings in Dist. No. .,
which have been conducted every Sabbath
for seven years or more. by Capt. Sherman.
still continue with interest Some twenty
were present the last Sabbath, notwithstapd-
preacher, Miss Mary Clifford formerly held
meetings in this school housc.--Rev. Mr..
Mills talks of buying the NJ. W. Northey
place. This will bring minister to town.
We have not had minister as a resident in
town since the removal of Father Tilley.-
The summer term of school in Dist. No.
has been in progress some two weeks The
teacher is Miss Sadie Wvman, daughter of
Mr.. II. b. Wyman. teacher who has always
received excellent reports from the Superin-
tending School committee.-Dr. Besse, who
has practced in town seven years. reports
that he has never known so much sickness
among children as during the present season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16

Messrs. {. Bcalc 4 Co.. are either paint
ing or have contracts to paint the following
houses The house of Hon. Jas &. Blaine,
State St Hon. John l.. Stevens, Western ave
nue.; p. o. Nickcry. Esq, two houses on
Sewall street; W. :. Badger, Winthrop
street; William S. Craig State street; Hon.
Joseph Baker, Winthrop street: Mrs. j. II.
Hartford, Oak street; Mrs. Geo. w. Snow
Chanel street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
FROM SZEGEDIN.
The Waters Again Rising..More Prop
erty Destroyed.

VIENNA, April 10. A great storm at SEE
gcdin Sunday destroyed sixty pile-driving
stands, and carried away and sunk RATS and
lighters laden with materials and provisions
The river is again rising. Ten more corpses
have been recovered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
SOUTH AMERICA.


BuENos AYREs, April 10. The Minister
of finance denies the complication of the Ar
gentine Republic in the war on the Pacific
coast, and declares that government intends
to carry out the convention on the frontier
question. concluded with Chill in Decemher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
THE GREATEST BLESSING.

A simple, pure, harmless remedy, that cures
every time, and prevents disease by keeping
the blood pure stomach regular kidneys and
liver active. is the greatest blessing ever con-
ferredupon man. Hop Bitters is that remedy,
and its proprietors are being blessed by thou
sands who have been saved and cured by it.
Will YOU try it? See another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
California Mining stocks.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 10.
The following are the closing official prices Of min
ing stocks toda,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
LABOR TROUBLE.

LONDON, April 10. The Durham masters
will again offer reduction of 10 per cent. in
underground and l-2 on surface laborers.
and to refer their demands to arbitration
This offer was previously rejected by the
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16

The beet sugar enterprise in Maine
bids fair to prove successful. Last year the
company invested capital of $40, 900 in ma
chinery and land of the Forest City Sugar
Refinery in Portland for the conversion of
beets to sugar. The results of the operation
were satisfactory, and this year the capital of
the company has been doubled and it is pro-
posed to make arrangements for the manu-
facture of at least 100 tons of bcets daily for
l20 days commencing next October. This
year SIS instead of 81 per ton will be paid for
bects, and it is desired to have 1000 acres
contracted for. Farmers in New Hampshire
and Massachusetts are disposed to try raising
beets for the factory and it is probable that
with what the farmers of Maine will raise,
the company will be alb lie to contract for al
that they can handle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
Extra Session.
WASHINGTON, April 10.
Senate.

4 note was received from vice. president
Wheeler. stating he was called home owing
to the dangerous illness of his sister and that
it would be necessary for the Senate to elect
President pro tenn. There being more re-
publicans than democrats present, a motion
for an informal recess was passed, in order to
send for absentces.
On reassembling, Mr.. Thurman was elect
ed President pro tenn, thanking the Senators
therefor.
Mr.. Anthony presented memorial repre-
senting the danger of an Indian war in Ore
gon and elsewhere and asking that commits
sion be appointed to adjust the difficulties.
The following bills were introduced:
BY Mr.. Allison, to authorize the Secretary
of the Interior to allot lands in the several
territories to the Indians, and issue patents
thereto.
BY Mr.. Plumb, to provide for the increase
of the army in an emergency.
The army appropriation bill was taken up,
and Mr. Logan addressed the Senate. He
thought the question now before the Senate
more important than any that has arisen since
the war, when the same sentiments which
prompted the present legislation were ex-
pressed by many of the same men now utter
ing words of war.
Mr.. Beck followed Logan, and after short
speech yielded to Voorhees, for Il motion to
adjourn.
The joint resolution authorizing the print
ing of Joseph llcnrys portrait to go with his
book, was agreed to.
Verbal amendments from the House to the
refrigeraring ship bill were agreed to.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Election Cases.

CHARLESTON, April 10. In the election
cases on trial here, kerrigan was found gull
~ of obstructing the United States Deputy
Marshal. Charles Lebenrood, for the same
offence, was acquitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16

TO the ladies-Aiter the frost is out of the
ground loosen the earth and let the sun
warm and dry it, preparatory to planting
Vick's flower seeds, which can be obtained at
Partridges, fresh from the great Seed House.
in Rochester, \. Y, and not through second
hands, whose reliability cannot be vouchcd
Cor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
TEX AS.
Election.

GALVESTON, April 10. Specials from sew
eral points in the sixth Congressional Dis
trict, indicate the election of Columbus Up
son, democrat, to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the death of Schleicher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
THE NEW EXODUS.
Call for n Convention to Consider the
Subject.

NIcKsBrRG, April To- The negro exodus
continues. Governor Stone of Mississippi,
Ed Richardson, the cotton king. and other
prominent citizens have issued call to the
people of Mississippi to send the ablest dele
gates of the colored race to convention in
Nicksburg, May 9Th, to consider what shall
be done to stop the exodus, or provide for fill
ing their places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
WASHINGTON.
Committee Work.

WAsHINGToN, April 10. The Senate Com
mittce on Elections took up the memorial of
Spohord, claiming a seat in the Senate now
occupied by Kellogg of La. After consider
able discussion, the committee decided that
the parties appear in person or by counsel,
tomorrow.
The Committee on Agriculture referred the
subject of investigation of pleuro-pncumo-
mia, to a subcommittee, to report on Thurs
day.
The Committee on Epidemic Diseases will
report tavorably on the bill for prevention of
yellow fever and other contagious forms of
disease.
Personal.
Senator Logan's speech on the army bill
attracted large audience.
Refunding Certificates.
The subscriptions to the funding certificates
since April l are 81 ,35g,7l0.
Naval Affairs.
Flagship Pensacola of the Pacific station,
will remain at Valparaiso for the present, on
account of the war between Peru and Chill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16

Among the most active men in building up
Atlanta, Ga. since the war, was Mr.. II. /.
Kimball, native of Maine, who carried on
extensive operations, built mammoth hotel
and opera house. and as is often the case. was
successful in everything but making his own
fortune. lie has now emerged from his finan-
cal embarrassment and with his old energy.
has built a cotton mill, which is about ready
to begin work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16

The kennebcc has been rising gradually
for two or three days. But the people here
abouts have voted that good rain storm is
needed to ''scttle things"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
falling, followed by rising barometer, slight
ly cooler northeast, backing to northwest
winds, rainy followed by clearing weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16

The annual meeting Of the Corporation of
st. Marks Home. for INDECENT women, for
the purpose of electing officers for the ensu-
ing year. and transaction of such other bust
ness as may properly come before it, will be
held at the Office of Benz. G. Davis, Esq, on
Monday, April 2lst. 1879. at 3 o'clock. p. NJ.
R.sW. BLACK. Clerk.
Augusta, April l4th, 1870. aprl4tlw
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American Privileges.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.

EttHtHy Rep0ft.
NEW YORK, April Is.
Money loaned at 4s5-- v cent. on call, closing 1t
4 al per cent.
Sterling 4s6l sisG for long, and ASH s4ss for short
sight
Carrying rates, 1-d2-; borrowing rates, 3ls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16

CALIFORNIA.
The Situation.

SAN FRAScIsco, April 10. Revenue cut
ter Oliver Wolcott has arrived at Port Town
send, from Sitka and the mail steamer Cali
fornia at Victoria, Nothing of importance
has occurred at Sitka since the departure of
the Osspee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
NEW JERSEY.


AsBuRY PARK, April Is. Every alternate
station on the New Jersey coast is ordered
closed for the next six months and the crews
have been dsbanded. The others close first
of May
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
NEW YORK.
petiesfriauISu.

New York, April -. Panshot heads the
pedestrians at Gilmore's Garden The ma
jorty of the men are nearly worn out.
Later. Ponchat has made 1873 miles, be-
ing one lap ahead of Rowcll on the same
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
Loral anb State NeWs.
Wednesday, April 10, 1879.

Rs-There will be grand Glass Ball Shoot, Fast
Day, for championship of city and other prizes. All
are invited to attend. For particulars inquire of
Stafford & Co. 3taprlj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16

Hon W. W. Rice, late Warden of the
State Prison, is in the city. Mr.. Rice has
been acting Warden. though new appoint
ment has been made, hi, successor not hav
ing fully entered upon the discharge of his
official duties We are glad to learn that
Mr.. Rice will continue citizen of the STATE,
and will shortly remove from Thoma>ton TO
Saro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16

ES-Single copies of the Daily and Weekly are on
sale at this office and at Picrccs bookstore. In Gar
diner at famers Bookstore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16

With perfect truth it has been remarked
that the avenues leading to an early grave
have often been opened by a cough or cold.
All throat and lung affections instantly cured
by DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price 20 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
Fire.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Fire..

CoSwAY, April Il. Tucker & Cooks cot
ton warp mill has just been burned. $50
hands are thrown out Of employment. Loss
is $40, 800
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TENNESSEE.
Arrexted,

NASHVILLE, April l5. Frank p. Wilson,
who murdered United States Marshal Mark
Haney, in North Carolina, has been arrested
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
NJ urder.

1t is now supposed that Josiah Bacon OF
Boston was murdered by Samuel Chalfant, a
dentist, between whom and Bacon there had
been ill feeling, Chafant refusing to pay a
royalty to the Vulcanite Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16

The Augusta police force is made up of
pretty solid material. as wrong doors will
pal year ends. Yesterday the gentlemen com
posing the police were weighed AMI were not
found wanting. These gentlemen tipped the
scales to the following tune: Charles II.
White, 1876 pounds Will Tyler, 1856 pounds !;
Henry NJ. Breen, l73 pounds; ]. \. Jones,
1913 pounds Total weight. 1lS pounds.
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Gen. Grant.

Resolutions were to-day offered and refer
red in the lower branch of the Assembly, to
appoint committee to receive Gen. Grant,
at San Francisco.
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MISSOURI.
Damage by Cyclone.

ST. LOUIS, April To- The cyclone of yes
terday was rs usual rotary in movement, and
struck and bounded from the earth three
times during the passage through the town.
Its width was only from 60 to so feet. One
of the evidences of its force was picking up
of II horse and buggy and carrying it to the
height of 20 to 30 feet, for distance of about
fifteen rods, dashing it to the earth, crushing
the horse to jelly and the buggy to splin-
ters. The cemetery just outside the town
was laid waste. Nearly every tomb stone in
it was levelled to the ground. The storm
disappeared in the East, and there are reports
it did damage elsewhere, but the reports are
not yet confirmed. The total damage in Col
linsvlle was $4,000.
Habeas Corpus.
\ writ of habeas corpus, returnable Tues
day, was issued for the release of the West
ern Union Manager, imprisoned for refusing
to produce kilograms.
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R5-Our patrons In RENTING money should do so
by check, money order or registered letter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16
PENNSYLVANIA.


HARRISBURG, April To- An official call is
issued inviting proposals for State loan of
81, 900, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-16

Mr.. Robert IL. Thompson, of the firm of
Smith Thompson, is to occupy the house
on Sewall street, vacated by Mr.. j. O. Smith.
Mr.. +. G. Storcr, of the firm of Dow K
house of Hon. j. w. North. ON Grove stree.
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tHarrirn.

In Bangor, Apr. IL, Homer u. Ever to Miss Netiie
NJ. Blake, both of Bangor; Apr. q, William :. Pea
vey to Miss Alice Jellison. both of Bangor.
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The police Yesterday searched the Farmers

The police yesterday searched the Farmers
NJ. Furbushs, in the near vicinity, as well
rs the places of Charles Leard and John Do
Ian, but were unable to find any liquors but
at the fish market of Chas. Jenkins they dug
up a regular Bonanza. In Mrs jenkins bed
room there was Il trunk, in that trunk there
was a quart bottle and in the bottle there
was quart Of rum, which Mrs. jenkins as
serted was for her own special and private
that represented the entire amount of liquor
in the house; but the police dug further and
another quart bottle full of rum was revealed
Mrs. jenkins had forgotten about that, but
and disclosed the hiding place of another
quart bottle full of rum. That was all; Ger
tainly there could be no more But the po-
lice must be reckoned among the unbelev-
ers for they kept on searching, and behind
another article of furniture was found anoth-
er innocent looking bottle, containing another
quart of rum. And with the four bottles the
police marched off. Mr.. jenkins states to us
that the liquor was purchased by himself for
use in his family.
As Mr.. Thomas Fuller was about to extin-
guish kerosene lamp, preparatory to closing
his store last evening, the lamp fell on the
counter, and the oil taking fire, was with
much difficulty cxtnguishcd, with the loss of
only about five hundred paper bags and a
cheese box.
The first "Aprl shower" in this section
commenced this morning at | o'clock, and as
We go to press (j o'clock it is still raining
At the regular meeting of Asylum Lodge,
|. o. o. f., next Friday evening. the Rcbekah
degree will be conferred on all scarlet mem
bcrs who wish to receive it,
The Governor and Council were engaged
most of the day yesterday, on routine bust
ness. The Governor made the following
nominations:
j. l.. Chamberlain, Selden Common, j. w.
Spaulding, +. b. Torrey, Trustees Military
and Naval Asylum. Bath.
Icscc Reed, Waldoboro', Justice Peace and
Quorum for State
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New York stock Market.
Boston Stock List.

Sales at the Brokers' Board
BosroS, April Is.
Boston & Maine Railroad, Ia oils.
Eastern Railroad -alii
Portland Saco Il Portsmouth Railroad, --eg6-
Eastern Railroad, new bonts,) 3ls, s6Sl
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Adverse Report.

A committee of the Chamber of Commerce
reported adversely on the New York and
Antwerp general average rules as not advan-
lagc0us to American cOmmerce.