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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
HORRIBLE MURDER.
A Case Similar to the Mrs. Bell Murder,

BosToN, Mar Is.
A case very similar to the still mysterious
murder of Mrs Bell occurred at Walertow n
about eight miles from heref tonight. Mrs.
Carleton a respectable lady living near Nor
wood Park in that town was brutally muir
dered in her own doorway by person at
present unknown. 1t has been learned that
a man rang the door bell at 7.30 Z. NJ that
Mrs. Carleton came to the door and man
stepped inside and the murder was undoubt-
eddy committed Immediately afterwards as
her little girl on coming down stairs to see
who the visitor was, stepped on her mother $
murderer used large piece of rock
beating in the victims skull in a
horrible manner. Mrs. Cartoons husband
is liquor dealer in Boston. He has been in
trouble himself and has not been at home for
ten days. Watertown officers arrived here
searching for him, but at l.30 had not sue
ceeded in finding him. The case has been
put in the hands of the detectives.
A man who was seen with Carleton tonight
was brought to police headquarters. He
said he had been with Carleton during part
of the day; that early in the evening, Carle-
ton went to the south end TO see his uncle.
and returned about 8 z. NJ. They Iunched
together, and Carleton took the 10 o'clock
horse car for Waterfowl.
characterization arrived at WATERFOWL
about midnight. and first learned of the muir
der at that hour. He will probably be held
to await the result of the autopsy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
THE IRISH STATESMAN.
Egan in Connecticut.

WATERBURY,, Conn, March IL
Patrick Egan arrived here this p. NJ. and
was met at the depot by Rev. Lawrence
Walsh. He intends to remain in Waterbury
until Monday and will tomorrow attend a
lecture to be delivered by Father Lilly.
Patrick Eagan in conversation today said
he he had come to America to prevent the
extradition of Sheridan rs he could give evil
deuce proving that Sheridan was not in Ire
land at the time of the Phoenix Park murders.
At the close of the lecture on st. Patrick by
Father Lilly. tonight. which was listened to
by large audience, Father Walsh introduced
Egan as 1.-THE little man who made the Brit
ish lion tremble." He said that ireland was
today in the hands of most brutal and coer-
Give mes, who are hanging innocent men,
bayoneting women and shooting down child
rem. England, he said, with her spies, in
formers and picked juries is trying to crush
out the national life of Ireland. but there is
new Ireland onthis side of the Atlantic which
she cannot Triangle out, and which will hold
her to a reckoning for crimes committed at
home He believed Ireland's long night of
slavery was approaching its dawn aad that
measures for her national independence would
be successful. Egan was received with pro-
Ionged applause. Father Walsh said Egan
was not ashamed nor afraid at the proposition
to give the full amount of the land league
fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19

VXyANrED.-Girlst to stitch Corsets; those used
w to the "Singer Machine" preferred Apply
at office of WORCESTER CORSET CO.
800 Maine street. " orcester, Mass.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19

For the past two months there has been
q marked decrease in the volume of i'm
migration, it having now reached lower
ebb than at any time since 1879. when the
total arrivals were but l37,2S6. During
the month of February last the arrivals
were only about one half what they were
for the same month last year. The de-
crease is a general one, except from Ire
land, it being most marked from Germany
and Canada. For the eight months end
ing March L, there was decrease OF
about "a, 600 from the arrivals for the
same time last year. and at the presen,
rate the whole number of arrivals the
present fiscal year will be but about $780,
600, as against an average of 729.al2 for
the year previous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
FOREIGN NEWS.
ArrExrr TO MURDER
Lady Florence Dixie By Two Unknown
Men.
Lnxnox. Mar Is.

LONDON. Mar lc.
Lady Florence Dixie was attacked At
Windsor yesterday by two men. disguised IN
women's clothes. Her dress was cut with
daggers in several places, but she received
no INJURY Lady Florence was walking in
secluded spot near the woods, when two men
asked her what time il was. She replied that
she had DO watch. She afterwards noticed
that though they wore womens clothes. their
faces had been shaved. Much alarmed, she
started to walk away, followed by the men.
one of whom seized her. She struggled TO
escape, but, seeing the daggers, fell In a
swoon. This took place at o'clock in the
afternoon. and she did not recover her senses
until Is.
LATEK-Lady Florence has been prostrat-
ed today. The particulars of the affair was
elected from her only at intervals. The saw
| ing of her life is attributed TO her dog.
which it is supposed protected her while she
I lay in the swoon. Lady Florence had no
reason TO suspect immediate danger, although
she had been somewhat fearful since the re-
ceipt of letters about the land league. The
last she remembers is one of men pushing a
quantity of mud into her mouth. On her re
covery she found that both palms were cut
across and her gloves severed. There were
two dagger holes, two inches apart. in the
/ right breast of her dress. A broad steel cor
set rib had been broken by the weapon, which
had penetrated the inner lining of her dress
at the first stroke and TO her corset at the sec
ond stroke. Lady Florence supposed that
she unconsciously struggled with the men.
assisted by the dog until the scoundrels were
disturbed by cart passing the woods. She
received threatening letters while in Ireland
recently. One of the men wore green
dress aud large hat with veil. The yelled
man attempted the assassination. The police
have slight clue TO the scoundrels. 1t is
believed the men were bitten in the struggle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
Notice.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, AUGUSTA, Me-,

COUNCIL CHAMBER, AUGUSTA, ME,i
March Is, 1883.
The Governor and Council, in behalf of the state
will receive sealed proposals for the publication of
the Fourth Revision of he statutes, as provided for
by resolves of the Legislature, as follows:
Resoired, hat soon as may be the governor and
council may contract with the respon .be person
or persons making the west bid, fer the publica.
ton OF the revised statutes of the State, with the
constitution thereof, the constitution of the United
States, the repeating act the reference index tables
of the revising commissioner, and such additional
matter may be necessary in styIe not inferior in
SIZE of page and width of margin, printing paper and
binding, to that of the last edition of the public stat
ues OF Massachusetts, but with the size of type
that of the revised statutes of Maine of 1871 and
the person or persons with whom laid contract is
made, shall be required to supply the State with
three thousand copies of the statutes so pub.
lished The Governor and Council shall reserve the
right TO reject and and all bids and they may make
said contract upon such term and conditions as they
deem necessary for the interests of the state:
and the time for chompletion of the contract and the
retail price at which the statutes SO published shall
be sold, shall be limited and specified in the same
contract.
Resoiced That the secretary of state shall secure
the copyright of said revision for the use of the
state; and no edition OF the shall be published
by any person other than the contractor aforesaid,
until the expira ion of five years from the first day
OF July in the year of our Lord 1885,
Resofred That two thousand copies Of the revised
statutes belonging TO the tate shall wApn prjn led
be deposited by the Publisher thereof in the Office of
the secretary of state said statutes to be printed
and published in the style afore said to be completed
As far as The end of the text rapidly as may be-
and in an, event to be delivered at the office Of the
secretary oil state on or before the Sh day August
1883.
The proposals must be of price per page for
volume Of 1870 pages more or less for printing and
OF price per volume for binding. The retail price
OF The statutes for the public not to exceed So per
volume TDe right TO reject any and all lids reserv
ed Address proposals 10 Governor and Council
Augusta, Maine.-envelope being marked PRO o
sails Tor Publishing Revised Statutes, and must be
received prior TO O'Clock of Monday the 10Th inst
w. W. BOLSTER, Committee of
JOSEPH A LOCKE, Executive
NICHOLAS FEs stNDEN,) Council
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
ST. PATRICk'S DAY.
How il was Observed Throughout the
Country.
New YORK, Mar Il.

New YORK, Mar Il.
The Irish societies celebrated the day by a
parade through most of the uptown streets,
ending with large open air meeting in one
of the east side parks, where addresses were
made by different speakers. Patrick Egan
occupied carriage in the procession, and
among others present was Patrick O'Meara,
representative of the Irish societies in Mon
treal. There were a large number of specta-
tors along the route of procession.
In Brooklyn the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans of that city, took part in the procession
In this city the Most Reverend Michael
O'Corrigan, ID. D., celebrated the solemn
pontifical mass in st. Patrick's cathedral,
and panegyric was delivered by Rev.
Michael ID. Lilly, o. p, Provincial General
of the Dominican order.
BosToN. Mar IL.
There were parades of the Irish societies
in the large cities today, At Washington
President Arthur aud Senator Logan re-
viewed the procession. In Boston Governor
Butler and staff extended the same courtesy.
OTTAWA, Mar Il.
Flags are flying on various public build
ings in honor of st. Patrick's day. There
will be no procession. Services are held at
ST. Patrick's church and concert will be
held at the opera house this evening, in aid
of this distressed people of Ireland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19

The Argentine Republic seems to be
going through an industrial revolution.
Ten. or even five years ago. in spite of a
large immigration chiefly from Italy and
Germany, Buenos Ayres and the region
behind it was still in the normal condition
Of q South American Republic; but secu-
rity, the definite end of the long struggle
between the great city on the Platte and
the fertile pampas inland. has changed all
this. Enormous imports of railroad ma
terial have swollenimportst to S47, 764 900 A.;
the successful production of sugar has
changed in almost twelvemonth the Re-
public from sugar importing to sugar
growing State; one-third of the wine of
the province is now grown at home, and
English, German and Spanish capital is
developing sheep and cattle ranches on an
enormous scale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

The steamer Caspian sailed for Liverpool
from Halifax, Saturday, taking the remainder
of the City of Chester's passengers.
The Eureka Consolidated Mining Co., of
San Francisco, has levied an assessment of
one dollar per share.
VIM. p. Fairbanks has been appointed
commissioner TO represent Vermont at the
Denver exposition.
The democratic caucus Saturday night at
Newport instructed the delegates to State
convention to vote for ex-Gov Sprague.
Thomas HodgesOn who was supposed to
have absconded from Montreal Saturday was
arrested at o'clock in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
Arranging to Meet ParneIi.

New YORK, Mar Is.
One of the largest local conventions of the
Irish societies was held in this city today.
Large delegations from the Ancient Order of
Hiberpians, the various T. A. b. societies,
Irish National and Parnell Land Leagues
from this city, Brooklyn and Jersey City
were present. They met to arrange re-
ception to Parnell. The proceedings were
not all harmonious. A committee was APP
pointed to arrange for Parnell's reception
here and the incdentals connected therew it'll
were fully discussed. Near the close of the
meeting committee was appointed to find
out whether Parnell is coming or not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
Circular Issued by the Naval Advisory
Board.

The Secretary of the Navy mailed today
to all the prominent ship builders in the coun
try, copies of the report and circular of the
naval advisory board, heretofore published)
and in calling attention to that the secretary
said that the department desires from ship
builders who would be likely to make propos
ais for the construction of these vessels in
case they should be built by contract, advice
and suggestions concerning their design, with
view Of reaching such final plans and spec
ifcations as will give the best and most eff
fectual ships which can be built.
Will you oblge the department by giving
this subject your attention, and furnishing
such suggestions as you think may be useful
or important. to be considered by the advis-
DRY board and department!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
BY TELEaR
MAINE DISPATCHES.
Grand Jury Indictments.

RocKLASD, March II.
At the Supreme Judicial Court in session
here the grand jury reported the following
indictments Against Richard King and
Edward Murphy, tramps; Chas. S. Coombs
and Len Jenness, adultery; Geo. F. Leavitt
and Nathan Richards, larceny; Geo. w.
Spaulding and John r. Rowe, assault and
battery. The last case was that of the Cam
5en party who recently struck Leon Carleton
with an iron bar and who was tried before
and acquitted by Justice Miller of that town.
They also reported indictments against six
liquor sellers, three being of Rockland, as
common nuisances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
THE ANARCHISTS.
Everything Quiet at Paris.


PARIS, Mar Il.
TWENTY-FIVE communist banquests and
meetings are announced for tomorrow in va
rious parts of the city Ii is probable the
anarchists will not meet in Champ De Mars,
as was expected, but will choose another
place unknown to the government. The
garrison of Paris will be confined to the bar
racks tomorrow. The provincial projects
have been ordered to send kilograms to Paris
every hour during tomorrow, regarding the
state of affairs in their respective jursdic-
ton. The papers here state that the Cab
inets of London, St. Petersburg, Berlin and
Paris are parlying with view to take meas
ures against the anarchists. The garrison
has been reinforced by troops from
Versailles.
PARIS, Mar Is.
Up to $50 o'clock this afternoon, the day
has been even quieter than usual. There has
been nothing unusual, even at Champ De
Mrs, where the meeting of the commun-
lists was announced to take place, or at Pere
La Chaise cemetery, where many slain COM
inunsts are buried. In the Provinces, only
incidents have occurred. A small meeting
resistance, and similar meeting ut Roubiax
was dispersed, attended with slight resist
ance, and the arrest of eight persons. There
has been no display of troops in Paris.
1.30-The city is quiet. Several drunken
anarchists have been arrested. At a meet
ing of 500 socialists at Frasserie Des Paquis
an uproar took place; fighting ensued and
the doors of the place were broken. The
meeting afterwards broke up.
Midnight-The city at this hour is tranquil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
Union Pacific Railroad Suit.

New YORK, Mar l..
The court of common pleas, H. B., grant
ed to the council for the Union Pacific Rail-
road Company. an order to show the cause
why the time for the defendants, Jay Gould,
Russell, Sage and John A. Stewart to an
swer. the demurrer should not ssbe extended
until the expiration of 20 days after the SER
vice of the summons and complaint, in = new
suit in series of actions in regard to the
Union Pacific Railroad Company, upon what
are known as income bonds of the railroad.
The suit is brought against the Union Pacific
Railroad Company, Russell, Sage, Jay
Gould and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
A Messenger Dismissed.

Calvin c. Black (colored) government
messenger in the office of Theodore Wilson,
chief naval constructor, L. 5. A., was recent
ty dismissed by Secretary Chandler, for the
reason. he alleges, that he refused to act
As hostler, boot-black and general servant in
Wilson's house. Black publishes in morn
ing paper an account of the circumstances in
the shape OF an affidavit, and protests
against the injustice done him by the dismiss
al for such a reason. The case attracts some
attention on account OF the principle sup
posed to be involved. Wilson declines TO
make any statement in the matter for publ
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
TIE WESLEYAN FLOOD.
Three Hundred Miles e Country Inun.
dated.


vIcKsBuRs, Miss, Mar Is
A gentleman who has just arrived on the
steamer Sun Flower from Clarksdaie, at the
headwa ters of the Sun Flower river, reports
the country inundated to an average depth OF
from three to four feet, for distance OF ooo
miles.
The town of Clarkesdale being on very
high ground is entirely safe. The country
from Clarke sdale TO Fasonia, distance OF
20 miles. is under water on both sides of the
river as deep as last wear. considerable
amount of this overflow has been caused
by water from the Friars Point break on the
Mississippi and the trip from Williams can
be made TO Friars Point in small boats. The
current at Clarksdale is very swift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19

HOTSES AM HOUSE LOTS In good
A locations, Tor sale by
H. G. STAPLES.
:aF marrtn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
KENNEBEC ss-Superior Court February Term,

kENNEBEC ss-Superior Court February Term
1888.
JoHN NJ. OAKLEY K al, VS. FRANK W. HASKELL
A ND now on suggestion to the Court thai
"A the defendant, at the time OF
the service of the writ, was not an
inhabitant Of this State, and had no tenant,
agent or attorney within the same, that us
goods or estate have been attached in this action,
and that he has had notice of said suit ana
attachment, ii is Ordered, That notice of the penden
cy OF this suit be given to the said defendant, Dy
publishing an attested copy of this order, ogeth'
er with an abstract of the plaintiffs writ, three
weeks successfully in the kennebec Journal news
paper printed at Augusta in the County of henne.
bee, the last publication to be not less than thriy
days before the June term of this Court, 70
be holden at Augusta, within and for the County .,
kennebec. on the second Tuesday of June, 1888,
ti'at sad defendant may then and there appear anu
answer to said suit If he shall
- Attest A. c. OTIS, Clerk;
abstract of plfrs writ) 80
Assumpst on an account annexed with infcres'
$50,
Ad1amnum $500. :,
Date of writ, December 6. les2 returnable to SAID
February Term.
f. w. WHITEHOUSE, Atty for pins.
true copy Of the order Of Court with alb stract o.
the writ. Attest A. e. OTIS, Clerk.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
FROM BOSTON.
An Interesting Bicycle Race.

Boston, Mar Il.
At the New England Institute Fair build
ing, tonight, interesting bicycle races were
contested. The first was five mile race for
amateurs was won by T. Coleman in 10 min
utes and 80 seconds Z. Austin being second
in 10 minutes and IS seconds. The second
event, which was 20 miles race, was be-
tween John 5. Prince and Messrs, Wilson,
Young, Neither and Woodside, was won by
Prince in hour, minutes and Al seconds.
The third and last race for a purse of $50
was between J. w. Wilson and G. Harrison.
Wilson won in II minutes and i39 seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
Depot Burned.

PORTSMOUTH, \. II. March IL.
The Providence, Saco and Portsmouth
freight and passenger station at Elliot, Me.
was entirely burned Saturday morning. The
contents, including the furniture, tickets, etc,
were destroyed. The post office was in the
building and considerable mail was lost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
Important to the Sick.

To those who have used SWEDISH REMEDIES,
they know full well the true value of them.
To those who from prejudice have not used
them, we can say that they are the very best
Medicines for the diseases tor which they
are recommended. Swedish Lung Balsam
cures Coughs, Colds and all diseases of the
Lungs. When taken together with Swedish
b tanic Compound (tbe great blood purifier)
it will cure Consumption in the first and
second stages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
Reduction of Force.

On account of the great decrease of orders
for stamp printing for the internal revenue
service, and the consequent reduction of
work at the bureau of printing and engrav-
ing, a considerable reduction of the force en-
ployed at that bureau will soon become nee
essary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19

From present indications there will be no
Junior exhibitors at Brown University,
although the proper appointments have been
made, owing to dissatisfaction with making
the system. The class petitioneh the faculty
to abolish the system, which they considered
unfair, but President Robinson said he
would maintain the system. At a meeting of
the class the unanimous sentiment was that it
would be inconsistent to take any part in the
exercises
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19

KENNEBEC COUNTY.-In ProoateC ourt.hetdqt
augusta. on the fourth Monday Of Februarg
1883.
A CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, pnrporting 10 O.
"A the last will and testament of John i. HUNG
ieIt late of Mt. Vernon, in said County, deceased
having been presented for probate
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given thless
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday o.
March next in the Kennebec Journal, news
paper printed in Augusta that all persons interested
may attend at Court OF Probate then to be holden
at Augusta, and show If any, why the SAID ~
lowed, as the last will and Testament of the ssio
deceased.
EMERY o. BEAN, Judge
Attest: HOWARD OWEN, Register.
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Fatal Accidents.

james Edwards, who fell from the Cunard
wharf this afternoon, was taken from the
water alive, but died in a few minutes after
wards.
Michael Regain fell from a team this after
noon, caused by conclusion of the brain.
Three ribs were broken and he died in few
minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
A Statement from Ensign Cav.


PORTSMOUTH, n. H., Mar IS.
Ensign Thomas S. Cav of this city is
authority for the statement that neither Dan
lei George nor Mr.. Houghton fred the tor
pedo that sunk the rebel ram Albemarle. He
says he was in the cutter and lowered the
torpedo spar himself and that the late Lieut..
Cushing, commander of the assaulting party
pulled the lanyard that discharged the ex-
plosive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
The River Rapidly Declining.
MEMPHIS. Tenn. Nj

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Mar Il.
special dispatch from Helena, Ark,
saws the river stand on the gauge OF As feet
and has fallen five inches during the day. A
more rapid decline is expected on Monday
The levees, with the exception of a few
places, require no further attention. The
Legislature. now in an adjourned session. is
expected to appropriate funds for the relief
of such families as have been rendered des-
titute by the flood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-19
Meeting OF Creditors.

A meeting of the creditors of Todd French
& Co., boot and shoe dealers of st. Louis,
Mo-, was held here this afternoon. French
o. the debtor firm was present. The unse-
cured liabilities aggregate Sl25,300. French
regards the entire assets worth 500, 000