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Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

EreHiHg Report.
NEW YoRE, April :.

NEW YoRE, April :.
Money tight nearly all day, but closed at 9, and be
fore O'Clock the rate 4. Prime mercantile pa
per SAC. Exchange steady light business at
4-s5i for long and 4s7iai-87 for short. The stock
market was heavy and depressed daring nearly the
entire day. Prices declined 10 4i, under sharp
pressure to sell,tle downward movement Icing led
by coal shares Pacific Mail, c. r, c. & T. aud south
western. Toward the close, when the money market
became easy, there was a recovery OF ! TO 2i-ihe
latter c., C., c. Land the market closed iriaer.
Transactions, As 900 shares.
Closing bids:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
NEW JERSEY.
Liquor Places Closed .

BoRDENTowS. April Z. All the hotels
and beer saloons in this city were closed
tight yesterday, for an indefinite period in
consequence Of the common council
refusing 10 grant any license charters. The
election takes place next Monday, and as the
new council will then be chosen, the creates,
interest is felt in the result Borden;own
has been a chartered city 81 years. This is
the first time its public houses have been
closed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

Bro. Gilman of the Aroostook Pioneer, had
no insurance upon his office, lately destroyed
IN the fire at lIoulton. He estimates his loss
$1,000. His paper is now issued from the
Times office and with characteristic energy
he has gene promptly to work to establish a
better office than he had before. We wish
him success in his praiseworthy endeavors to
recover from the heavy blow which he re-
eeyed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

A vote was taken yesterday afternoon
among the jurymcn at the Court House, for
their preference for Presidential candidate,
which resulted as follows: James G.. Blaine
II; Hancock l. Undecided .. That jury Is
all solid
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
Strike.
Lawiess Band in Russia.

vienna. April I. The governor general
of East Siberia, telegraph to St. Petersburg
that they were not Chinese troops. but irreg-
ular Tartars, who invaded the Russian ter
ritory. They attempted to cross the Amoor
river. but were unsuccessful. He SAYS the
Chinese government is quite innocent of the
invasion, and it is expected it will punish.the
intruders sharply.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

The Catholic society of Gardiner have re-
Gently purchased a fine residence for their
new pastor. Rev. Father Mccarthy, who is
fast winning the love of his Pensioners for
the great interest he is taking in their spirit
nal welfare.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
RHODE ISLAND.
BODY Found.

PROVIDENCE, April I. The body of mar
was found in the river to-day having rope
about his neck attached to a 80 pound bar OF
iron. The man is Rhemn s. Dorr. ship keep.
er of the schooner Yankee Blade, who wa,
missed the second of March. when the cabin
door was found open with DORIS clothes in
side. There are doubts whether it is murder
or suicide. An inquest will be held. Dorl
belonged in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
MASSACHUSETTS.
Marine Disaster.

GLOUCESTER. April I. Schooner Annie c.
Norwood of Gloucester, commanded by Jo-
seph NJ. Hurst of kittery, with crew of il
men, is given up for lost, with all on board.
Failure.
BosroS, April :. Jackson 4 Morse, grain
dealers, have failed for $50 600.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
Steamer Arrived .

GARDINER, April /. Steamer Star of the
East, Boston for Gardiner. made her first
trip up the river to-day. The water in the
kennebec is exceedingly high, and vessels are
much impeded The new schooner Z. c. AL
len, to load with ice, was obliged to return
to Bath
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

Work on the Winthrop gold mine is about
m becin in earnest. On Monday last A, II.
Yeaton, blacksmith at Winthrop corner,
.harpened the first pick which will be used in
pyeayating for the golden ore.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
Inspection Of Iron Ciads.
WISCONSIN,.
Held for Trial.

MILWAUKEE, April :. Alpheus S. Foote
one Of the proprietors of the Pomeroy La
crosse Democrat, charged with attempt to
burn the Democrat Office, was to-day held for
trial. His examination on charge of forgery
takes place tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
1ough ON the Hackmen.

At the depot yesterday, when it was dis
covered that the steamer Cambridge was ap-
Preaching her wharf in this city, the hackmen
aud truckmen made regular stampede for
their teams, and hurried their horses as fast
as possible in the direction of the wharf.
when they arrived there. however, and
learned that the steamer had left both passen-
gers and freight at Bucksport. so that there
was no possibility of picking up stray quar-
'ef' their disgust can be better imagined than
uescribed--Baagor Wig.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

DauntIess Lodge Of Good Templars Of
sor,b Elliot. has been awarded the library,
valued at $50, offered by the Grand Lodge of
Maine for the largest gain in membership
dnrinp the wear.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

The spring term of Maine Central Institute
Free Baptist, closed Friday, April =. The
attendance has been about 10. For several
weeks the measles have extensively prevailed
in Pittsfeld, and for the last two weeks of
the term took several from the school. The
place will be free from them before the be-
ginning of the next term. The summer term
begins April l2th
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
NEW BRUNSWICK.
Arrested.

RIcHIEucToN, April Z. man giving his
name as Wilson. claiming to belong near
Iioalton, Maine. was arrested here on sus-
picion of being Henry l.. Gum, who murdered
his father, at Bridgewater, Mass, last Sep
tember
Note-Gunn was arrested in Boston, Oct.
H. and at last accounts was in Plymouth
county jail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

this Office has been sod,-thc price Sl.15 per
ton. There is about 200 tons and it cost
about so cents ton to store it. The enter
prising owners make n handsome little sum
for their fortnights work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
WAsUrSGJoS. ID. c.. Jan. I6. IS

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Jan. l6. 1850.
II. ii. WARNER 4 Co.-Dear Sir Il write
to say that after having taken your Safe
Pills and finding them all that is claimed for
them in your circular, | cheerfully recon-
mend them as the best Pills in the market.
JOSEPH PRATHER.
400 NJ street, Washington, ID. G.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

there's not charm that lights the face
With so ineffable grace.
as sweet, pink lips and Ivory teeth:
ans nothing now, beneath the sky,
: IAN beauties such as these supply,
save SOZOD0NT that wears the wreath.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
CONNECTICUT.
Death.

HARTFORD. April :. Erastus Collins, one
of the leading and richest citizens. died this
morning. He was the senior partner of the
house of Collins K Fem for many years. and
director of many corporations. both financial
and philanthropic.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
A Murder0us Raid.

A letter from Aleppo, dated March 18th,
says: In consequence Of the famine, four
thousand Koords descended from the noun
tains. and plundered the town of Warden.
Asiatic Turkey. and murdered number of
priests and nuns. and some European mer-
chants.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press Teleerams TO the Daily
kennebec Journal.


PORTLAND. April !. The Portland K Roch-
eAer railroad station at the foot Of Preble ST.,
was damaged $500 worth, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

Ahose In want of boots. shoes. rubbers etc
shouid not fail to visit the store recently no.
.up'e" ns H- Il. Hunt. l2l Water street.
mere may be found great variety of the
iatest styles of goods. and ali will be sold A.
Tue lowest prices. See their advertisement,
and examine their prices.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

The police are right after the liquors and
smugglers Yesterday they raided on Harry
HOPKINS aud John Sullivan near the railroad
bridge, but were unsuccessful. They scooped
in dye-rallon key of the unlawful on the
Della Collins, via lloyts express.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

Tho river is. contracting the volume Of
water which it has had in circulation for a
;sw DAYS past.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

G. p. Herrick, who lives on Page street,
h,. three-year old; tfree-fourths Jersey
hotter. which made IA pounds two ounces Of
butter in eleven days
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

Geo. +. Macomber presents to the patrons
e b;s insurance agency, a card showing the
Presidential vote from 1880 to 1876, also the
l.,,oral vote of 1880.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

EB~Partridgr Bros. have received Vicll's
Flower seeds for 1880; also seeds from other
reliable florists.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next ii HONS,
War Dept, Office CHEF Signal Officer, /
Washington, ID. G.. April s.--l a. IN. I
For New England and the Middle State
clear or partly cloudy weather, westerly
winds, stationary or higher temperature an,
barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

EB~Comradc Casey's "Bubbles Blown by
Boys in Blue" containing ten original pieces
and sheet of music, is on sale at Pierce's
Price 10 cents. We have read it, and it is
good.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
CANADA.
Guilty of MansIaughter.

PERTH, April Z. Benjamin Mitchell,
charged with the murder of William West,
was found guilty of manslaughter and sem
fenced to ten years in the penitentiary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
4 Cold Wave.

cold wave, accompanied by heavy snow
Storm passed over this section of the State
to-day. Thermometer at 80 Z. NJ. sffeez-
inp'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

GS-"Henry. | wish you would go to the
apothecary's and get me bottle of Adam
sons Cough Basam. | know it will cure
me- said IIenry's wife. She was right.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

The Howard Benevolent Society Will meet
hi. afternoon with Mrs. kimball, residence
.o,,er of Winthrop and Chestnut streets.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
LABOR TROUBLES.
Strike at COhOes, N. Y.

CoHoEs, April :. The striking spinners
say they will receive 81 ,00o per week from
Fall River during the strike.
TailOrs Strike.
Troy April I. A hundred tailors are on
a strike for - per cent. advance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

Schooner Oregon" laden with coal, for
Swain, was towed up to the wharf yesterday
J., ,uc sCitv of Lynn from Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
FOREIGN NEWS.
A Demonstration DPDrccafed,

LONDON, April !. Gladstone deprecatos
the demonstration now being prepared by the
liberals, in his honor, on his return to Lon
Il
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

Geo. c. Boomer, printer quite well known
in Augusta, is TO have charge OF the new
.,er soou to be started at Sullivan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

Amos Pickard, Esq, of Bangor, member
:, ,le House in 1879, died Tuesday morning.
u. was about sixty-six years old.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
The voltaic BELT Co., Marshall. Mich.

Will send their celebrated Electro-V oltaic
Belts to the afflicted upon 80 days trial.
Speedy cures guaranteed. They mean what
they say. Write to them without delay.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

NV. CIapp has just opened new line of
.bopping, lunch and travelling baskets. See
advertisement.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
Notice to Teachers.

Aupersons Intending to teach Spring or summer
schools in this city, excepting in the Village Dis
trict) are requested TO report for examination the
Common Council Room, al ? O'Clock Z. NJ. sat
urday the 18th and 24th of April
EDW. L. WHITEHOUSE. Supervisor.
tSxxtfa
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
Condensed TELEGRANS.

4 comet was discovered al Ann Arbor
Mich, at midnight Tuesday night. 1t has q
tail three minutes long.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
MANITOBA.
Commercial Matters,

WINNIPEG, April Z. The Board of Trade
met yesterday, to take into consideration the
steps for removing existing grievances attend
ing the delivery Of freight at the railway de-
pot; to improve the telegraphic facilities and
to break up what is termed an annoyance
ring, which is already causing a serious in
crease in the insurance rate.
Strike.
A strike is reported on section Is of the
Canada & Pacific railroad for back pay. and
guarantee of 50 per day for the future.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

The time for putting in bids for upitorm-
Ing the Maine militia closed yesterday, and
the contracts will be awarded in a few days.
The different companies of the State are to
be entirely re-uniformed. The coats will be
dark-blue, trimmed with buff pants llgt'
blue. buff stripe, and regulation hats. The
suits will be very neat and pretty.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

nont forget the antiquarian supper at the
r,se Baptist church this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

Truly wonderful in nervousness, general
debility, emaciation and dropsy,-Malt Bit
ters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
PENNsYLvANIA.
Marine Disaster.

PHILADELPHIA, April7. Ship Messenger,
with pitch pine, from Pensacola, was aban-
doned sinking March 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
Superior Cour.-Jud.e Whiteho"se pre-
siding.


153, John S. RAYMOND vs. Chas l.. Smith.
Otis for plaintiff; White for defendant Ac-
ton upon account annexed for yoke OF oxen
sold to deft. in August 1871, 500; credit
given. s31. 80; balance due, $3.50 and IN
terest Afterwards the deft. bought the oxen
hack and sold them to another man for S5l.
and claims that after reimbursing himself Tor
what the ptf. owed him, he accounted to the
ptf. for the balance due him, so that all mat
ters between the parties were adjusted ana
there is nothing due from either to the other:
There were no writings and the testimony Oh
the parties on the stand was very conflicting
and a GOOD deal muddled. The verdict was
for the ptf. for So. All the other cases,
some half dozen. assigned for to-day were
settled and the jury after giving their verdict
were excused until tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

Rings Vegetable Ambrosia restores gray hair to
its original color prevents the hair from falling out
and is of the finest dressings for the hair in the
market. Parsons Bangs & Co, Wholesale Drug
qists Genl Ag'ts. july22t& VII
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

Eg"To let. A good house on Chapel St,
eight rooms, and good stable connected.
Apply to II. A. Brick, Central House.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

n.,obscot numbering firms are sending to
augusta for river drivers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
WASHINGTON.
Tax on Bank Checks.

WASHINGTON, April I. The House Com
mittee on Banking willreport bill repeating
the two cent stamp required upon bank
checks
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

Dr. C. w. Be-, SONS CELERY and tTAMoNILE
PILLS are prepared expressly to Sick Headache,
Nervous Headache Dyspeptic Headache, Neuralgia
and Nervousness. and will cure any Price 80
cents, postage free. Parsons, Bangs Co., Portland,
General Agents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
Appointment ofConsuI General.


the two cent stamp required upon bank
checks.
Appointment OfCOnsuI General.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations
will report consular and diplomatic appro-
priation bill with amendment appropriating
$1,000 to provide for the appointment of
diplomatic agent and consul general at Buch-
Arrest, Roumania.
Inspection Of Iron Ciads.
A board has been appointed for the pur-
pose of examining the iron clads Terror and
Amphitrite. with the view of ascertaining
whether it is worth while to complete them.
Another commission will examine the iron
clad Puritan.
Star appropriation Bill.
The President to-day approved the star
route deficiency appropriation bill.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

p,,s,, fires are now in order.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

KESNEBEC COUNTY-fn Probate Conrf at Au-
pasfa, on The fourth Mop,'oa Of FeJ.. 1850.
a-ULL1VAS KILBRETE and ANGELA r.. Foster,
> Guardians Of spssn VI. Foster and George NJ.
foster Of Winthrop, said county, minors, having
petitoned for license TO sell at public auction prf-
yate sale the following real estate of said wards the
proceeds to be placed on interest, viz: Ali the inter.
s, of said wards, undivided sixth parts ofan or
ciard lot, held in common with Adde t. Babbitt Of
Massachusetts, Of sixth part, and Emeline
r. Pariin of Hallowell. owner of three sixths:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior 20 the second Monday of
April next, in the Keniebec Journal, q news
paper printed in AF usia, that all persons interested
may attend at Court Of Probate then to be holden
at Augusta, and show cause, If any why the prayer
Of said petition should not be granted.
H. X. BAKER. Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwIxs, Register. 3WiS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

The three years rule among the Methodists
VIII have large number ofpatrons this
spring at the Maine Conference. Rev Mr.
Sterling Of Augusta, f. Martin of Waterville.
4. S. Ladd of Portland, J. B. Hamilton of
Lewiston, c. w. Bradlee of Alfred, Pottle
and Adams Of Bath, LeLacheur of Bddeford,
Bean of Saco, and many others are invited to
return the third year The official board at
Fairfield earnestly request the return of Dr.
Allen tire second year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

The quarterly meeting of the Board of
Missions. of the Protestant Episcopal church
in the Diocese of Maine, began in st. Mark 5
church Tuesday evening at 80 o'clock.
Bishop Neally and quite a.number of minis
ters from different parishes, were present.
After evening PRAYER was said discussion
was held. which was participated in by the
Revs Edwin Small of Watcrville, c. W. Pine
of Wiscasset and II. ii. Nichols of Bruins
wick. on the bearing of the Old Testament
scriptures on modern life and theology. The
discussion was closed by the Bishop. Wednes-
day morning prayer was said and holy com
muniou celebrated at . O'Clock. After an
address by Bishop Neatly, the Board ad-
journed to the chapel. where business meet
ing was held. In the evening addresses were
made by several of the clergy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

THE ROCkLAND COURIER,
Which Died
In the Prime of Life,
VICTIM TO THE EyTORTIoN
OF the
AMERICAN PAPER-MAKER,
This Monument
Is Mournful!y Inscribed
By
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
ITS CONTEMPORARIES.

DIR. G.. w. Price was in Bath. Tuesday,
from Boothbay with specimens OF gold quartz
obtained from a farm in Boothbay on which
the doctor has been prospecting since his re-
turn from Colorado Last week the doctor
made blast and the result more than
equalled his anticipation. In one piece of
rock gold nugget was found and parties
from the Blue Hills pronounce the quartz
richer than any they have seen. 1t is said to
be richer than the one of the Comstock lode.
DIR. Price, who owns half an interest in the
land, for his labor and skill in discovering
the precious metal has been offered $40, 900
by a Portland man. for his claim. Work
will Immediately be begun and further de-
velopmcnts are awaited with interest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08

The Rock!and Courier thinks that it will
the paper makers, and wants the following
inscription put in its monument:
To TIE MEMORT
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
Fitchburg Republicans.
Massachusetts Republicans.

BosroN. April I. Caucuse weres held in
this city tonight to elect delegates to the State
convention. Returns from all but two wards
indicate a preference for Sherman as first
choice, with Edmunds and Grant about equal
as second. Very few of the delegates were
instructed. Returns from several towns
throughout the State show an aggregate pref
erence for Edmunds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
Cincinnati Election.

CINCINNATI, O.. April =. The un-
official iootings give Eschelhy (rep.) for city
comptroller, a majority OF $4,000 and elect
the entire republican board of education with
maJorities from ae0 to 1000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-04-08
Indiana Elections.

In Indiana all the constitutional amend
meutS are carried. This makes the State
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