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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-22

"What's to hinder 7" says Miss Anna Dickin-
son. That's what everybody asks when coughs
and colds can he so easily cured by Adamson's
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-22
Weather Probabilities for To. Day.

For New England and the Middle States,
rising barometer, northwest winds backing to
southwest, warmer partly cloudy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-22

Washington, February 20. The trunk contain
ing. specimens Of ore, photographs, etc, which was
stolen from an express wagon, has been recovered
and returned to the Austrian Minister, its owner
The thief has been arrested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-22

Mr.. II. L. Leonard has fish rod mandatory
in Bangor. The machinery employed is worth
for the necessary tools. AT the present time eight
men and two women are at work, and one man
who devotes his time TO the making of the gaudy
counte, felt "fes" that allure the innocent fish &c
an artistic death.
The people Of West Auburn are moving for a
cheese factory, and they mean business. Already
81 500 is subscribed, and they will have cheese
factory in operation by the first Of June.
The Evans Rife Manufacturing Co, at Ma.
chas Falls is now employing thirty five men, pro
ducng ten guns daily, and orders are pouring il
constantly. The company also contemplate 1T ak
ing sporting gun, carrying in lis magazine some
twenty two rounds of shot ammunition all OF which
could be discharged in ten seconds.
A company of Pennington gentlemen propose
to commence operations in a slate quarry at W at
eryille about the first of June. The company viii
be known as the Waterve Slate Co., and is com
posed as follows w. G.. Jones, S. c. Belcher
Samuel Belcher, L. b. Pillshniy, Z. +. Pillsbury
Edwin Smiley, Richard Griffith. Capital stock
100000.
{. NJ. Bailey is running his shops at Bailey
vile (the Branch as he calls it, up its usual
2acity, also at East Readfield and skowhegan.
Messrs. Jewett Bennett of Gead are running
their mill with success, considering the small
amount of water. The company has purchased
some three or four hundred cords of birch, stand
ing, of Asa Peabody and are employing some ten
men with four oxen and four horses in cutting
and hauling to their mill 1t will be sawed into
spool strips. They have also large contract for
salt boxes, which they are saving from poplar sup
piled them by the farmers.
The quarry Of the Madison Pond Slate Company
is located about five miles from Skowhegan village
on tract OF land of fifty acres, bought specially
for it's slate. 1t has been opened during the past
year under direction Of A. 5. c. Hall, Esq, the
operating agent of the company, There are two
or three unopened quarries on the premises, sup
posed to be equal to the one now being worked.
Fourteen hundred pairs Of shoes were lasted in
one day last week, at the shoe factory in Norway
Its pay roll averages 81 900 per week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-22
AocaI AMI State Mems.

This is washington's Birthday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-22
Legal Decisions.
The following decisions were lately announced
by the Court sitting in Bangor
KENNEBEC.


Daniel Nining x al. vs.. James Abbot
Barrows, 1.-THE plaintiffs offered the testimony
of witnesses to prove that the defendant, as par,
of the inducement for them to drive the logs al
the price per NJ. named in the written contract.
undertook on his part to have sluces put into the
various dams on the stream to facilitate the drv-
ing that upon his failure to perform this stipula
ton, they declined to proceed with the drive until
the deft. was induced to forego the written con-
tract, and substitute for it agreement that he
would pay the bills. The deft. denies this, and
the evidence was conflicting; but it was the prov
ince Of the jury to determine the credibilty Of the
witnesses and the is not where the false
hood Of the prevailing party is capable of demon
stration.
The motion to set aside the verdict as against
the evidence, therefore, cannot prevail.
The nature of the claim and the form Of the
declaration should have warned the defendant of
the probable course Of the PITS testimony. Reas.
enable diligence in the preparation Of his case for
II al would probably have enabled him to produce
all that he now offers under the motion on the
score of newly discovered evidence. He had his
opportunity. also, if surprised by the character Of
the PITS testimony, to apply for postponement to
enable him to rebut it, but he did not avail HIM
self of it. party cannot be suffered to turn his
own lacks to profit by means Of motion grounded
on alleged newly discovered evidence.
Motion overruled; judgment on the verdict.
Plllsbury for PITS. Libbey Tor def.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-22
MASSACHUSETTS.
The Fishing Fleet.

Boston. February 81 OF the ice locked hing
vessels which were south of Wood end, Cape Cod
ON only esh' were IN
and were more firmly bound in the ice than be fore.
1t was not known what had become of the other
two vessels. 1t was thought the crew of the YES
sells in sight might reach the shore on Sunday. If
they remain on board no assistance can reach
them to-day and they will be exposed to suffering.
L. S. Cutter Galatn was at sachor under Long
Point, Sunday forenoon.
Schooner Wyoming which was ashore on Wood
end, was pulled off Saturday night.
Fire.
Lawrence February 20. A fire in the Gordon
street Methodist Episcopal church, at o'clock
this afternoon did from $500 10 $500 damage. 1t
originated from the furnace. Insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-22
Rufns Sewbit Va. Inh's of Appleton.

Peters, 1.-THE "notice and request, required
to be made by ( 80, c. "a, r. S. to the overseers,
to enable an inhabtant TO recover of a town for
supplies furnished pauper, is sufficient if made
10 any member of the board.
Exceptions and motion overruled; judgme Mt on
the verdict.
The New York herald., 1875-10-01

boy said he boarded al time with a woman name6
Fanny Davis No SO Forsyth street. who was .in thl
shop business IA professional shopIfterl
Mr. TownsendrWho instructed you in pickin,
pocketsY
The Boy-I instructed myself
Mr.. Townsend-Who did you see do IL first
The Boy-Al the boys OF my acquaintance did n
uaughter)
Mr. Townsend-You nave been bad since yos
remember, haven't you
The Boy-I have often tried to amend.
After giving long list of his crimes and ofencei
this youthful adept in crime made his bow and passed
out
Mrs Ellen Howell In charge or the female prisoners,
sad that intemperance was the great cause or GRIND
among women. The punishment for refractory prison
es was The deprivation Of dinner incarceration in
tne dark cell for six oight twenty hours, as
the case might be.
The next witness was Annie Wilson, abandoned
grl VINO, with hall a dozen Others was arrested and
sent 70 prison, while the keeper OF the house-the
madam, as the witness called her-was released on
bail and returned TO the old place 10 resume business
The witness said she still to her best knowl-
edge, while the poor girls, OF whose infamy she
made the money that purchased her Immunity from
punishment, are serving out their terms in prison.
At hve O'Clock the committee adjourned till halEpa
ten this morning.
The New York herald., 1875-10-01

les approved February "a 1885 which became adopted
Tgs h1yos, ALDEnmrs AND connosArrr or crrr OF
sscTos seetGn o. ths % s Ssnanes Of ss %
striking from the last clause the said section the words
se stree, beyond the stoop and inserting ser n e1
building ths shall project into 6e street over the
or avenue IN the % ty of New 'o York 50 hat SAID
section s. when again amended shall read follows
for showcase signs stairway hoistways shall pay
Of 81 for each and grantees Of all other privileges the
Of 81 expense executing this ordinance be
accounted for among other fees Of the Mayors ohce IL
q goods no fee shall Be charged and The Corpora
chandIse in the ordinary OF business but
walk IL The city in such as to obstract he ee use
thereof ~ me public The aggregate srm Tor any one
expressed in this shall exceed the Of s,
s. gwen 70 place any sign upon top
o any building that shall project into the street or over the
the city Of New York.
sEc ALI ordinances parts OF ordinances inconsis-
tent Or conflicting with the provisions OF this ordinance are
SEC 3-This ordinance shall take effect immediately
Alderman Vance's resolution put up high service
pumping engine at High Bridge, at cost Of $45, oOO
was adopted.
THE FIGHTING FATHERS
Alderman MCCARTHY called up the resolution direct
ing the Commissioner of Public Works 10 have six
inch pipe LAID across to Randas Island and 900 feet
OF pipe on the island TO be done by contract and
moved an amendment that 1t be done by days work.
on this Vey deDate ensued, Alderman De2ne moving
a further amendment that the laborers wages be So
day and eight hours for days work. which drew ap-
plause from the lobby.
SoB
Alderman MCCARTHY hoped that Alderman Deane
would stay and vote for his amendment and not sneak
out OF the chamber he did when the original resou-
ton 10 have the work done by contract proposed
Alderman DEANE said be never noticed vulgar re-
marks
Alderman REILLY said he proposed the same amend
mcnt as Deanes two months ago. but the Corporation
Counsel gave an opinion that they could not regulate
the aborers wages by ordinance while another lawyer
said they could
Mr. McCarthy's amendment was adopted, but Mr..
Deanes was lost by the OF single vote, and tho
resolution stands as IL did before
NEARLY A TRAGEDY
The proceedings here terminated, but the worthy
pair Of Aldermen, Mccarthy and Dcane, going
out OF the chamber some hot words passed between
them, Mccarthy shook his fist at Deane and told
him he was ready to give him satisfaction anywhere
and at any time Deane said he hoped so, but didn't
believe il, and the storm after subsidized.
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
A SAD DISASTER.
FALL OF AN IRON SAFE FROM A BUILDING OH
pRoADwAv

FALL OF AN IRON SAFE FROM A BUILDING OH
BROADWAY.
distressing accident occurred yesterday noon on
Broadway, between Cortlandt and Dey streets pom
derous safe weighing about two tons, being low
cred from the fourth story of the building No lit
Broadway, for the purpose of being shipped to the jew
elry mandatory Of Smith 4 Gennodo at Attleboro,
Mass when the beam to which it attached slipped
from its place. letting the safe fall with terrible crash
with great violence James Mcdonald aged thirty years,
residing No SO Rapeyea street. Brooklyn one OF the
employed in moving the safe, fracturing his arm
and head and breaking his back
AT the time OF the accident Broadway crowded
with pedestrians, and as no efforts made by the
police others to warn people from walking beneath
the safe during the process of lowering it, may be
garded almost miraculous that other persons
injured.
At first II supposed that the accident was occa-
stoned by the breaking OF the mbers but investigation
showed that such not the large beam
stretched the inside OF tho fourth story window
to which the safe attached by ropes and pulleya
When the work of lowering commenced every
thing appeared to be in proper order and no
danger apprehended, but the swinging TO and
fro of the safe slowly descended gradually worked
the beam from its position until pulled of the
window tearing away the SASH crashing of the lat
gave the first intimaton to those below of the i'm
pending danger, and instantly down the massive
weight embedding itself into the agstones the side
walk and sinking hole nearly two feet in depth.
The unfortunate injured man was removed by an am
buance the Chambers street Hospital where surgical
aid rendered His INJURIES II is feared however,
will prove fatal.
Promptly on learning of the accident Captain saun-
spot and collected together number OF persons DO
detained as witnesses
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
THE ELIZABETH SUICIDE.

It now turns out that Mrs Isabel Barrett widow or
Lieutenant Barrett, late OF the United States navy
who took her life Tuesday night by swallowing
poison at . boarding house in Elizabeth, was the
daughter OF Virginia Episcopaan clergyman, but
OF having FIRST embraced catholicty and then
renounced It, subjected to persecution by her
family II seems she placed by her father in
the Ursuine Convent at Georgetown, d. G.
While there she became q convert TO the
Catholic religion Subsequently she married the
lieutenant who died at Pensacola Three
years ago she renounced the Catholic religion and
joined the Congregational Church. For this step, as
she told her boarding house keeper In Elizabeth and
for tho legal squabble certain property, she
subjected to annoyance that amounted to persecution
Hence her turning up Elizabeth. Finally she heard
that her relatives had bad papers drawn up consignng
her TO the 81. Josephs Convent in New York. This,
with her other troubles drove her to commit suicide
large number Of Elizabeth ladies' have taken deep
interest Ia the OF the deceased and yesterday the
remains were visited by a great many.
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
THE NATIONAL GAME.

FLYAwAYs vs. oLYMPICs, OF MANHATTANvnLE.
The match on the Capitollne Grounds yesterday
was remarkable for the number OF fine plays which
Cured during 1t Shandley made an astonishing
running catch OF ny ball Buchanan captured hard
hit liner to third two feet over his head; Kelly took
two difficult fouls after hard runs; A. Reips caught
high hit foul while rapidly travelling in the same
direction the Ball going; Quinn nipped two hot
liners OF which he made neat double play, and
Walsh got under foul bound after long run In the
with two out the then standing one to one, when
the striker hit liner Walsh, who allowed 1t 70 pass
clean through his hands, by which four
tailed The 0lympics were without the services OF
that excellent short STOP Tracy Falons pitching was
very effective.
Below is the full score:-
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
RAISE THE TRACKS.

At last the Pennsylvania Railroad Company evinces
disposition to terms with the authorities OF
Jersey City TO diminish the danger TO human life
A special committee vas appointed BY tho Board o.
Aldermen to conef With the railroad authorities. Com.
mittees were also appointed by tho Boards of Public
Works and Finance After repeated delays and dsap-
pointments the city authorities succeeded in obtaining
conference. A meeting took place yester-
day at the Office OF the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company in Jersey City Colonel Thomas
A. Scott superintendents Jackson and Barker,
MI Thompson and other officials represented the rail-
road interests while the part OF the city appeared
Alderman Van Cleef, Commissioners yanderbeck Van
Reypen, Ogden, Lee, Startup Congressman Harden
bergh, ex-Congressmen Cleveland and Scudder A. II.
Wallis James Gopsill, John X. Halliday, Michael Null
lone, William keeney and many other prominent citi-
The plans Of the proposed elevated track
exhibited and discussed The great difficulty pre-
sentcd itself in the proposal to close Greene and wash
ingon streets especially the latter Warren street and
all the streets beyond arq to be crossed al an
elevation sufficient 10 clear the highways and
leave them open for trac Colonel Scott said that the
cost OF the undertaking would not exceed 5000 000 II
the city authorities would make up their minds and
agree definite plan before the close OF the next
month the work would be commenced Immediately and
be completed by the 1s OF May year. before the
travel TO be created by the opening OF the Centennial
Exhibition had commenced II, on the other hand
there should be much hesitation on the subject the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company could not enter upon
tho work till after the close Of the exhibition. He
pointed out the great advantages that would
the city from the proposed undertaking
II was finally agreed that competent engineer be
appointed by the city TO confer with the engineer ap
pointed by the railroad company and that they
complete plan Of the proposed elevated railroad. As
as they ready to report another meeting will
be held, and the question will then be definitely dis
posed OF The question whether the city should bear
tails the proposed scheme were published exclusively
In the HRP&1.p snunral months aae
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
THE SIGN NUISANCE.

ANNUAL LEGAL RAID AND ITS MEANING
DUTIES OF THE CORPORATION ATTORNEY
AND SUPERINTENDENT OF ENcuMBRANcEs--
MIXED ORDINANCES AND APPROPRIATIONS.
The annual legal raid is made upon signs and show
cases in the city. Several ordinances Of the Common
Council have been passed in relation the subject
As the law stands it appears sign can project
further than the stoop line which from three to
four feet A Bureau OF Permits, having charge OF
this matter is established in the basement Of the City
HALL under the supervision Of Major Hart Here
licenses must be obtained for any sign extending from
building further than twelve inches Hitherto II was
the charge for all signs but recently the last
Mentioned rule has been adopted IL IS doubtless
quite apparent 70 every that thousands OF signs
exist in this city extending much further than the space
allowed. Superintendent Of Encumorances, whose
ONCE ia also located the City Hail. controls their
removal Il IL understood he has authority 70 tear
thorn down with or without complaint from
anybody bat hitch seems 10 exist
No nronar appropriation has been made 70 defray the
sSnenses ar such removal Last year 81 500 was in
serted under the head Of Miscellaneous'' for by
this Bureau by tho Board OF Apporuonment Comp
troer Green objects TO the payment Of this money TO
dofray expenses incurred In removing the illegally
constructed sigma At least this is the given
by officials the Bureau OF Encumbrances 10
activity In tho matter.
PENALTIES FoR VIOLATIONS
OF the ordinance are collected through tho ONCE OF
number OF suits have been commenced against various
parties for the recovery OF these moneys and will be
pressed vigorously in tho civil justice courts When
Judgment recovered the debtors waited upon BY
City Marshal p. J. Hanbury, who has charge OF
that branch Of the business, and property levied
upon. Generally speaking however, tho suits
scarcely come to trial, as the par
ties visit the Corporation Attorneys ofce,
and scttle the penalty and costs without resorng TO
judicial proceeding. This course, however, does nos
remove the illegally constructed sign IL still remains,
and the party IS liable TO be hauled up again before the
courts at such time any citizen wishes 70 prefer
another complaint TO tho Corporation Attorney Inls
last named ofncia has right 70 compel me romova
Of signs that duty being delegated to the supernteno
ent OF Encumprancca With the difficulties aIeeay ex.
planned, which hedge around the super1ntenoens IN.
made by the financial authorities Of the CITY 70 pay az
| pcnsos for such work .,-- ~.
10 put up signs for which there no authority IN law
\ Il seems nobody has direct power 70 remove them
Many OF the signs hung so loosely as 10 endangcf
life and property The expenses In "scttements muas
| amount 10 considerable each year.
The New York herald., 1875-10-01

Mr.. Campbell in his statement said that his prede
cessor the late Z. H. Tracy, on December lS 1870,
made estimate for the work, exclusive OF moving
the aqueduct, amounting to OIL SOC. 900, and on Feb
ruary H. 1871 estimate for the whole work, amount
ing TO 81, 100000
TRR cRoroS WATER QUARREL.
Alderman STANDBY called up special order No. O.
authorizing and directing the Commissioner Of Public
Works 70 lay such water pipes may be necessary 70
extend the distribution Of Croton water through the
city and furnish sufficient supply TO the institutions
on BlackweliS Wards and Randails islands.
This the old resolution that stirs up the bile OF the
Aldermen.
Alderman PURRoY supported tho passage OF the
ordinance in a warm speech, in which he handled
Alderman Vance without gloves. He insisted this was
no party and that the motive of the opposition
was the paltry OF preventing the employment Of
few poor democratic laborers The motion for its
passage was lost the four republicans present voting
against and the fourteen democrats In its favor being
three too few. on motion TO reconsider the resou-
tion was laid over
GOING FOR THE srGNBoARDs
An amendment TO the ordinance regulating street
signs &C, orbidding any sign to be placed upon the
top OF any building that shall project INTO the street or
the sidewalk from any building was adopted The
following Is the ordinance, with the amendment .
Az ORDINANCE amend an ordinance entitled ian ord-
-aSe % amend an ordinance " regulate permits for street
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
ROBBERIES.

The following robberics reported at the Central
once yesterday
Sneak thieves entered the apartments OF Solomon
Isaacs tho first floor OF No SO Pike street. and
red OF wearing apparel and jewelry to the value OF
$500 while the family absent from home.
The premises No. so Beekman street. occupied by
Amoore and Mackn dealers in calf skins, entered
by thieves and property valued at $3.50 stolen.
Jewelry valued at $74 stolen from the apartments
of Alexander Erkln, at No 1856 First avenue
The residence of A. Sternan at No. 242 West Fifty
third street robbed and property amounting in the
aggregate to $395 distracted.
David Keller, Of No. "a John street, while IN the
Office of the Bureau of Arrears at the New Court House.
forgot package containing two gold watches, worth
$50 He returned in a few minutes and found that the
property stolen.
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
SUICIDE IN FORSYTH STREET.

Charles Fromm, German, ffty-one years OF age,
committed suicide yesterday afternoon at No SO For
syth street, by shooting himself in the head with
musket Having loaded the weapon with very heavy
charge he placed the muzzle in his mouth and pulled
the trigger with his toes the discharge blowing the top
of his head completely on and scattering the brains in
every direction The unfortunate suicide had been
suffering from fits OF melancholy for several weeks and
had frequently threatened TO end his existence by vio
lcnce but his friends thought little of it. believing he
would recover his usual health and spirits.
Coroner Woltman held inquest the body last
evening the jury rendering verdict OF self destruc-
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
HORSES FOB HAVANA.

The steamship Crescent City, bound from this port
10 Havana took out yesterday nifty valuable horses for
the Cuban capital AS the animals marched down
Broadway, two abreast, with covers their
backs, no little comment was excited They have been
purchased atthe various in this country during
the past and have been selected for speed and
strength Many of them will probably be used in the
Spanish cavalry service for officers mounts The
freight each of the animals Is $50 in gold duty in
Havana $132 40, tax and landing expenses about
$500, making aggregate of say $500 per head, Two
Shetland ponies also 90 out by the Crescent CITY, for
which 81 500 in gold is TO be paid. In Scotland the
same animals be had for 500.
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
CRICKET NOTES.

Twelve Americas will play twelve Engshmen, on
the 81 George Cricket Ground, Hobokcn, tomorrow,
for the joint benefit Of George Giles and William Brew
ster, the professional bowlers Of the ST George and
Staten Island Cricket clubs, respectively. Wickets
pitched at eleven O'Clock A NJ
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
SEVERE BLASTING ACCIDENT.

laborer, named John Hailanan, employed in one OF
the quarries al West New York, NJ j., while engaged
In blasting rocks there, terribly injured through
the premature explosion Of OF the chargea frag.
ment rock struck him The head onine very
serious injury,