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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17
CALIFORNIA.
The Trouble at Han ford.

SAN Francisco, May l6. A Hanford des-
patch says no evidence was taken Friday,
before the coroner's jury. The inquest was
adjourned till the oath. until the excitement
subsidies. At a citizens and leaguers' meet
ing, Friday, speeches were made and resolu-
tons were adopted. The principal speaker
was Major McCurdy, an influential officer Of
the Settlers League, who advised legal and
conservative course. Resolutions were
adopted that there is not now, nor ever has
been. any danger in running trains or for
warding mails BY this road; that it is con-
sidered clearly a breach of contract with the
United States government; on the part Of the
railroad authorities in not delivering the mails
at this time. The settlers feel jubilant over
the fact that the government does not use an
armed force to enforce the civil process.
Telegraphic and railroad communication has
been resumed. The first train arrived ut
Hanford, Friday afternoon, and nearly the
whole male portion of the town was at the
depot to meet it.
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CREAilERIEs ON TRIAL.

| The manufacturers of The Ferguson Blu.
reau Creamery announce that they will send
out their Creameries on trial.
| This apparatus has given such universal
satisfaction for the last three years, and they
have such confidence in its perfect adapta-
ton to the wants of all dairymen, that they
freely offer to send one to any reliable party.
Of such size as they need, on 80 days trial. If
it does not work satisfactorily it may be re-
turned.
In the last year they have sent out over
two hundred Creameries on these terms and
NOT ONE has been rejected.
Particular attention is called to the fact
that the Creamery can be used with either
ice, running spring water. or cool we'll water,
and that is especially useful in cold weather.
After person becomes accustomed to it,
they will be able to use it nearly the whole
year without artificial cooling, by taking ad-
vantage of the cool night air, according to
the directions.
No other Creamery is offered on such lib
eral terms, and no dairyman in justice to
himself and to. his wife, flor they are espce-
tally adapted to diaries where women do the
work, y should buy any apparatus until he has
given the Bureau Creamery trial.
They also offer to send their Conclusion
Churn on the same terms.
Messrs. Wells. Richardson & Co., the we'll
known manufacturers of the Perfected But
ter Color, are largely interested in the Fer
guson Manufacturing Company, and we have
their guaranty that all the business of the
Company will be done in the most honorable
manner.
We advise all our readers in want of milk
setting apparatus to correspond with the
Ferguson Manufacturing Co., Burlington,
Vt.
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saying he sent for him to say that there VA
considerable hard feeling against him, and
wished to make any confession and il he did
that now would be a good time to do Il.
Whitaker replied that he had nothing fur
Their TO say. He had told all he knew and it
was the truth and that if he hadn't told the
truth and desired to confess anything Gen.
Schoield would be the first man man he
would so to, on account of the Generate
uniform kindness towards him. When
asked what he thought Of the expert's discov-
cry that both Of the sheets were Of one paper,
he said that it didn't amount to anything be-
cause all cadets use the same kind of paper.
Professor Greener still claims Whitaker Is
innocent and says he has some important
points which he intends TO make known over
his own signature, but not to the court.
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WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, May 25. A letter has been
sent Senator Don Cameron, chairman Of the
National republican committee, signed by
lis republicans of the Senate and House,
asking that seats may be provided at Chicago
presidential convention for 16 women citi-
zens, delegates of the State and National
Womau's Suffrage Association. 4 similar
letter to the National democratic committee
is in circulation on the democratic side of the
House and being signed by j. Proctor Knott,
Frank Hurd, Otto II. Singleton and others.
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tue SAD news of the death of Mrs. Sarah
riiisbury, wife of the late William Piusburv
VI 'n's city, was received with sorrow BY her
many friends. She died at the residence of
ner eldest daughter, Mrs. Sarah ]. Bicknell,
''eirose' Mass, on Thursday last, after lin
serins illness Of many years. Her remains
we're brought to this city for interment, Sat-
uruay r. NJ. on the 3.35 o'clock train, the
procession forming at the depot and proceed
" crest Grove cemetery, where prayer was
onered by the Rev. G. w. Quinby, and other
usual obsequies observed. She leaves FAM
lily Of seven children-fve daughters and two
sons, Mr.. George W. Pillsbury of this CITY
oeing one of the number. Her age was 70
years and four months.
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FIRES.
The Milton Disaster.

SUNBURY, Pa, May Is. The scene at
Milton beggars description. Nothing remains
except the black and desolate ruins of a once
prosperous town. People spent last night in
the houses that were left. the nails orks and
plate mill. Number of buildings destroyed
was 666. Only two places of business es-
capped. Vaults and books of the bank are
uninjured. People are almost entirely desti-
tute. Provisions are pouring into town from
the surrounding country. The body of a
man burned was identified as Mr.. Anger, s.
years old. Mrs. Steicker died during the
night from fright. The fire originated from
sparks from saw mill attached to the car
works. Loss 81 SOC, 900.
PHILADELPHIA, May Is. At public meet
ing in behalf Of the Milton sufferers, sub
scriptions amounting to So, $50 were received.
HARRISBURG, May Is. Though liberal
contributions have been made, Milton advices
say they are exhausted. Knives, forks, cof-
fee pots, clothing and blankets are needed
most. Those who give must give quickly.
Forest Fires.
New YORK. May Is. Advices from the
burned district in New Jersey state that by
the wind changing last night the forest fires
were stayed.
MILFORD, May Is. Forest fires are still
raging in Rock township, but dying out from
want Of fuel. At Blooming Grove they are
increasing in size, famed by strong winds.
This morning Milford was in danger, but the
fires near here are now under control.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

Rev. s. r. Smith of Winthrop preached a
very excellent discourse yesterday at the
Dniversalist church. Mr.. Smith has received
unanimous call from the church at Marble.
head to become its pastor. He is self made
man of superior ability and character. Rev.
Mr.. Whitney is improving in health but will
not be able to preach again for several weeks.
Rev. DIR. Quinby will supply the pulpit of the
Winthrop Street church next Sunday.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal.
MAINE.
Fires.

PORTLAND, May Is. At Old Orchard, this
morning, the Sea Glimpse House and stable,
owned by Mr.. Towle, were burned. Fire
caught from a chimney. Loss $1,000; partly
insured.
This morning, the house and outbuildings
of Oliver Dole, at Great Falls, Windham,
were burned, together with horse, cow and
1900 weight of hay. The fire was set. The
family barely escaped with their lives. Ed
ward c. Thompson. aged 90, was arrested
and confessed. He says that property was
left to him and Mr.. Dole and that Dole would
never settle with him and tried to cheat him
out of his property. Dole has been school
teacher and is lame. Loss on property is
81 900; insured.
Republican Caucus.
BELFAST, May 16. At large republican
caucus Saturday to choose delegates to the
congressional convention, delegates favoring
Seth l.. Mllliken had 3l6 votes to 90 votes
for delegates favoring VIM. c. Marshall. A
resolution claiming the candidacy for Waldo
county and presenting Milliken as a candi-
date, was adopted. Milliken made an elo-
quent speech, paying handsome tribute to
Marshall.
Postal Changes.
WASHINGTON, Maybe. Potal changes for
the week: York county, Maine, Edwin B.
Hopkinson, postmaster. Discontinued {:
Thorndale. Waldo county, Maine. Post
masters appointed: Mrs. Amanda +. Bige-
low, East Corinth, Somerset county, Maine
Willard Lothrop, Leeds, Androseoggin
county, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

An Augusta shoe-dealer is the possessor OF
remarkable cat, which has an extraordinary
passion for music. The other afternoon the
family were all out, and the servant girl was
sitting quietly in the kitchen intently perus-
ing the New York Ledger, when she hesro
some weird unearthly music apparently COM
ing from the parlor. .Houly murther' mat
Is that?" said the girl. Cautiously opening
Tue door she peeped in, and there was Urima'-
Elm, perched on the stool deliberately striking
nfst one note and then another of the Chick
ef'ng grand, and evidently enjoying her mover
situation. In the opinion of the servant girl
the divil is in the baste."
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OHIO.


CINCINNATI, May II. In the general con-
ference. the committee on the book concern
reported recommending the postponcment Of
further election Of editors for the present.
Also report in favor of discontinuance Of pub
LEGATION of the National Repository, and rec
omnrnding the deficiency Of $laO.OOO in the
episcopate fund, be charged to profit and loss
by the book concern. The conference chose
st. Paufs church for ordination Of bishops.
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POLITICAL.
virginia Democrats,

L
| RICHMOND, May Is. Nearly all the dele
gates elected to the Cincinnati convention
| from this State, are UNRESTRICTED as to presi-
dental candidates.
Wyoming Republicans.
LARAMIE CRY, May Is. The republican
convention met to-day and elected w. A. Car.
ter and NJ. c. Brown delegates to Chicago
convention. One is for Blaine and the other
for Grant. No instructions.
Illinois Republicans.
CHICAGO, May 10. OF 692 delegates to the
State convention 6SS have been chosen. Ac-
cording to the Times figures the convention.
emitting Cook county, stands Grant $50, Blaine
PA, Washburne ~, giving Grant So majority
over both. II Blaine and Washburne dele
gates from Cook county are admitted, the fig
ures will stand Grant $50, Blaine, 24S, WASH
burne los, leaving Grants minority % and
giving the anti-Grant party clear majority
of seven in the convention, however the re-
naming counties go. Should Grant delegates
from Cook county be admitted, it gives him
+22 in the convention, or a clear majority Of
i6 over all rivals.
A Springfield despatch says delegates to
the republican convention to be held next
Wednesday are beginning to arrive. A large
number of political men left here for Spring
field tonight, among them John A. Logan
with Grant parties and c. b. Farwell with
over 20 Blaine and Washburne representa-
tives.
Democratic Caucus.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., May Is. A caucus of
democratic members of the House held ses-
sion to interchange views upon the adjourn
ment question. Mr.. Steele North Carolinal
presided. Springer, Hutchins and others
took part in the discussion. Upon motion of
Mr.. Springer it was resolved: THAT in the
opinion of those present, the vote by which
the House decided in favor Of adjournment
May 81 should bereconsidered; that the ques-
ton of adjournment should be postponed until
important legislation pending and necessary
business of congress is disposed Of" Speeches
followed deprecating the movement for an
early adjournment of congress while the cal
endar shows 1000 bills, many of great impor-
lance, awaiting action and the private calen-
dar is crowded with bills. 1t was also re-
solved that the political assessment bill be
called up in the House early and pressed to
a vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

Our genial friend of Hibernian extraction.
Con Collins,-is soon to become Benedict.
Mr.. Collins appeared on the street, Saturday,
with plug hat, and looking as hobby az if
ne had just stepped out of bandbox. We
wish Con happy future. In the words of
Scott:
Love rules the court, the camp, the grove.
And men below, and saints above;
FOr love is Heaven, and Heaven Ia love-,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

Miss Kate Houlehan, who has been en-
ployed in the mailing room of Aliens estab-
lhhment, died very suddenly Saturday. She
vas sick only about twentyfour hours. The
cause of her death is supposed to be heart
disease. Miss Houlehan was very popular
among her associates at Aliens, and beau
tful cross Of flowers and floral dove, were
eloquent testimonials of their love and es-
tenn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17
XLVI CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION.
House.

WASHINGTON, May 10.
A bill was passed making appropriations
for payment of claims.
Mr.. Gibson called up the adjournment reso-
luton. Several points of order were made,
amid confusion.
The House determined by yeas l25, nays
S. to consider the adjournment resolution.
Mr.. Tucker moved to lay the resolution on
the table. Defeated.
Mr.. Gibson demanded the previous ques-
ton.
Mr.. Townsend inquired whether the pre-
vious question was seconded. The Speaker
replied that Mr.. Gibson would be entitled to
the hour, but if he did not desire to use ii
there would be Is minutes for debate in ia
vor of, and Is minutes in opposition to the
resolution.
The previous question was seconded, LOG to
60, and the main question ordered.
After long debate the resolution was agreed
to, yeas III, nays 20.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

H-The largest stock of Trunks and Bags
IN the city, at the corner store,
Phil p Gefcheifs,
Cor Bridge and Water SIS.
Nice Leather Trunks and Gram Leather
BAGS a specially. Shami Straps and Bon
net Trunks always on hand.
april2l+3m PHIL p. GETCHELL-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

Inc church at Cooper's Mills, Whitefeld,
vuN' ana presented to the Baptist society, by
Deacon solomon E. Hopkins, will be formal
y and appropriately dedicated on SUNDAY. the
-. VI TINS month. Services At 1870. The
ued'catlon sermon will be preached by the
eu y 1. Smith of Ohio. Elders Tilley ana
neiiey will assist. The church is an ornament
- 'ne place and its finish is superior to anv
thing ever seen in the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

The directors. Of the American National
Bank. HallOwell awarded the contract for
their new building last week. The mason
work is taken by J. NJ. Nichols, of Augusta
and the wood work by Moore, Brown and Snow
of Gardiner. The workmen commenced opera
tons Friday. The contract requires the
completion of brick and stone work by July l E;
lower story by August l; and the entire
building by Sept. l. The building promises
to be one of the handsOmest in HallOwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

An Augusta gentleman was down in
Washington county last week looking over
the mines in that section of the State. He
returned with carpet-bag of specimens, and
reports valuable mineral discoveries on Cross
Island IN Machias Bay and in the town Of
Cutler. This section was pronounced to be
highly metaliferous by Prof. Hitchcock, the
State geologist, in his survey in 1861, '62,
and '63. There are lots Of .wild cat" mines
in Washington county, but there are also
valuable mineral deposits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

K. b. Capen has received a commission
ron the Governor, and is to set up an assay
furnace and pronounce judgment upon oil
samples of ore brought him. S. b. RUSSELL
ESQ.,, will assist him in his experiments. MI
oapen has made thorough study of the SUD-
lect, and has consulted with eminent assay
efs. People who find gold mines on their
ARMS around Augusta, can save the expense
u sending samples to Boston and Portland
.! calling upon Mr.. Capen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

The st. Petersburg Golos says: "The
Russian Government has sent to Mr.. August
'amlin late Mayor of the city Of Bangor
IN the United States, the order Of st. Anne
Of the second degree and the certificate.
This is Mr.. Gamlin's reward for polite ser
wees rendered to the Russians who went on
he Cimbria to the United States, and stayed
IN the State of Maine, where they received
50 much generous sympathy from American
citizens
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LABOR TROUBLES.
The Blackburn Strike.

LONDON, Eng, May l6. At Blackburn to-
day, the strike of the cotton operatives will
be fully developed. The spinning and card
ing departments, in which about 1000 opera
tives are engaged will be closed. and upwards
of 30, 900 operatives in all rendered idle. With
four exceptions the masters are unanimous in
the lockout and will not reopen the mills
until they see the operatives are prepared to
resume work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

Inc funeral of the wife of Mr.. Charles
brown took place at the Baptist church yes.
terday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Til.
zen ofhciated as clergyman. Rev. DR..
hicker made few appropriate remarks.
Ihere was large attendance of friends. The
moral display was very lavish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

The faint odor of sulphur lingering in the
atmosphere around the site of Aliens new
block, Saturday, was caused by the remarks
Of the workmen who found that the west side
cellar wall had caved in during the preceding
uight, and the cellar bottom covered with
about forty tons of dirt and rocks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

The brethren from Maine who are in at
,sodapce as delegates upon the Methodist
General Conference at Cincinnati, have been
s.uecially honored in the appointments of
,ommittees and assignments for preaching
wryices. and are acquitting themselves with
,,cb credit on the floor of the Conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

One Of the most extraordinary atmospheric
nbenomena occurred at China, Monday nigh'
of last week. The night was calm and star
,;. A.. few minutes before nine. q moan
ing sound of a rising wind was hearu' MI" a.
inky crescent of cloud appeared in the north
AZ it cleared the horizon, extending HUN
northwest to southeast, it assumed the exac'
form of the section Of an eighth OF an Orange
peel, or of ribbed section Of melon .ne
points being fixed east and west Preserving
This form il swept. borne by rustling nor'n'
.... ~;na over the heavens, disappearing IN
:. ,,h This vast zone of darkness, NOV
ing at tremendous speed swept ''o"
horizon to zenith, spanned the sky and moved
IN am unbrokcn mass rapidly SOUTH preserS'
;ng its melon section intact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

Insane Hospital -, ..o.
The patients were most agreeaoiy en'e',
tertsined Friday evening by a concert, 'oca,
and instrumental, given BY Prof. +. anu
Mr.. A. A. Harlow, assisted by two OF tne'r
nun;,s Miss Kinsman and Miss Alice Har.
t"T The patients, and others present OF
acknowledged musical taste: were mucn a =,
n Messed with the fine selection and careful s,
erecn,;on Of the pieces, indicating mg.
order of musical culture In the an ron"
rouiades and exquisite trll: in the olTa s sor
AZ we'll Is in the impassioned music IL o ens
rsse 10 Schubert" Mrs. Harlow fuliy sas'
.s;ned her high reputation as true . ..s'i
M;ss Kinsman, in her songs. showed Sxe snd
.sn ,I and did much credit to herself an !,
teacher and gives promise Of making one e .,
""r frat siupers-has sweet voice oi IT, g.
c Cor and remarkably clear. Miss A e.or,
H.rlov IN the elaborate piano so;U ron .nd
Rel;ssrio. showed much taste ana sklh a.. III.
although extremely difficult. it vas s,n nGc,s
rendered and gave evidence OF clcse spR;.S
.;nn The Professor, in his tasteiol reno'. ~
~ ~. .o,.. duets and accompahlmenss, s ~,
I:..rnv;sstions Of his own. has made n'1ns
. 1,.;yerssi fsvorite y the Hospital.
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petition for fire alarm telegraph sys-
TEN, similar to one now in successful opera
ton in Portland, is being circulated in this
city, and signed by our heaviest business mon.
1.-THE prayer of the petitioners be granted there
will be ten boxes,-three on the east and
seven on the west side The cost of intro
ducing the system will be in the vicinity Of
$1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

William" remarked Mrs. Hopkins, as she
glanced up from the columns of the Daily
Journal the other morning, ''here's Bishop
simpson proposing that the Methodists hold
an Economical council in London next year.
That's good idea. We Bapfists might learn
something from them. There's need Of
economy among us as well as among the
Aethtdists. l guess I'll speak to the min
ser about it.
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"admlttPd 70 t1Ht eQuHI sky
His dog and [horsel shall bear him company

Complaints were made to the Mayor in re-
gard to the whistling of locomotives in the
streets of the city. In answer to correspond
ence. Superintendent Tucker, in very gentle
manly terms, assured the Mayor that Whist
ling should at once cease between the north
end of Kennebec r. X. bridge and the south
end of State House lot, except in case OF ac'
tual danger to prevent accident. Our citi
zens will he pleased to learn this, as the con-
tinous whistling at crossings in this CITY,
without any cause whatever, had become
nuisance. and was attended with great dan
ger from runaway horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next - MouIs.
War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer. I
Washington, ID. c., May Ito .. M. I
For New England and the Middle States,
falling barometer, rising temperature, south
to west winds, partly clear or cloudy weather
with occasional rains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

The widow of the late Charles Little has
,s,eiyed 81, 800 from the Odd Fellows Mutu-
:. Relief of which he was member. This
!. mt only beautiful illustration of the
o,aer. but also of practical Christianity-the
,o.,;up of one another's burdens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

Inc sunday Globe fast train arrived in
Augusta at 9.26 yesterday morning, four min.
u'es anead OF time. About $50 papers were
soid IN this city. The train brought Il Ooo
Globes into Maine; but we cannot tell how
many were carried back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17
GRArrrUpE LAyusHED.

Is clipped from the columns Of the ''Jour-
nal Courier New Haven. Conn.,, the fol-
lowing endorsement: Gratitude of . char
acter, strong. earnest and impetuous, il daily,
in person and by letter, being lavished upon
H. H. Warner { Co. for the Introduction of,
and the making 90 extensively known, their
wonderful cures, named - Warmers Safe
Remedies"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-17

The committee of arrangements having in
charge the proper observance Of Decoration
Day in Augusta have about completed their
abors. The memorial sermon will be deliv-
cred by the Rev. Mr.. Ecob, Mr.. Tilden being
compelled by other duties to decline the in
vitaton of the Post. II. NJ. Heath, Esq,
will deliver the Grafton His Honor Mayor
'Hkery will be president of the day, and
Dr. John o. Webster, marshal.