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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1877-06-22
Teacher's ExanlInatIAa.

ApublIc examination Of teachers for
Lam county will be held at the Court
House, IN Albany, on Saturday, June
80, 1871. .7aa naiLL BILYEU ..fg'
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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1877-06-22
wool! Wool.

The highest cash price paid for wool
at Phil Cohen's store, in this city. 43tf
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1877-06-22

An.aSssyIng apparatus VA bought GEsw
days ago blythe, ,watklns % df this SItt,
and seat over u their mines on Camp
Greek.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-25
Election Committee Meeting.
sPoFFoRD MAKES HIS ARGUMENT.
lie Thinks the Returning Board Had
Nothing to do with the Election.
CLOSING ARGUMENT BY KELLOGG'S
COUNSEL.

WASHINGTON, October "a. Senator Spoff ,rd
before the Privileges and Elections Committee
today argued that according to the Constitution
the louisiana Returning Board had nothing to do
with the question of who were elected governor
and lieutenant governor. Louisiana law requires
that all election returns be delivered to the secre-
tary OF state, and not to the returning board. He
claimed a seat on these grounds. Most of the
time was consumed in referring to past records
and reading journals, &c, of the Louisiana legis-
ture.
1t was decided to allow Spofford to continue h is
remarks to any length he desired, and that Shell
iabanger, counsel for Kellogg, be allowed an
equal addition to his time.
In concluding. Judge Spofford said that he was
not before the committee for any self scheme, but
was here from the country which had been great
y wronged, but it is at last out of its troubles and
at peace, and would so continue under its present
adm inistration.
AT the conclusion of Mr.. Spofford's remarks,
Mr. Shellsbarger proceeded it'll the closing ar 4.
gument of Mr.. Kellogg.
lie defended the returning board, and argued
that they had been wronged throughout the whole
onntry. and said that their acts were lawful.
lie SAID The country cannot afford to secure
peace by overthrowing one of the States of this
L mon. Peace thus got is too expensive TO GET
10 conclusion Mr.. Shellabarger said he wished
to give Kellogg an opportunity to reply to some
question OF fact made by Spofford, whereupon
Kellogg SAID "Unless the committee desiie to
hear me upon these questions of fact, prefer not
to speak"
AT 2io the committee went into executive ses-
SION and agreed to meet TO- morrow, when it is I'M
derstood they will determine as to the scope they
WI take 10 the investigation. The proceedings
will be with CLOSE d doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-25
Railroad Fare.


GENERAL TICKET OFFICE,
PORTLAND, ME-, Oct. 24th, 1877.
GeHts.-I notice your article in Wedne sda
mornings paper in relation to increase of fare to
Boston. 1t appears to be rather one sided arti.
Gle ,ss you forgot to say that the fares between al
stations and Portland have been decreased to q
great extent. We are now selling Augusta and
Portland 81 co. instead of S2.25; Bath and Port
land 81 %, instead Of 81 50; Waterville $40
instead OF 50 25; Skowbegsn 1925, instead of
$500; Bangor $500, instead Of $3.50, and al
other stations in proportion. The arrangement
has been made, not TO put more money into the
pockets of the Maine Central, but to prevent the
great amount of Speculation and scapng" in
tickets done at Portland You can see for your
selves shat with the fare between Portland and
Boston ct $500 as it is now aud has been, and
from Augusta to Boston but S4.Oo with the fare
from Augusta and Portland - %, what a chance
| it gives for speculation. Then again. if the Bos-
ton roads maintain their fare at $500, why is
81 rs out of proportion for Augusta? As | said
before, that the Maine Central do not wish to
make any thing out Of 1t. will be shown soon by 3
general reduction in local fares along the whole
line, making the fare between Augusta and Wa
terville IS cents, instead of 81 90; Augusta and
Bath 81 Is, instead of Sl.50; Augusta and Ban
gor $40, instead Of $500; and all other stations
in like proportion. Indeed the reduction has al
ready been made between stations along the line
of the Androscoggin Road and Lewiston and be-
tween Dexter and Bangor we are now selling
At 81 90 instead of $500.
1t looks me that the new departure i. certainly
for the best interests OF the State Of Maine, tend
ing to keep the trade within its limits, ra her than
TO seek Boston, and will also tend to an increase
of local travel, of which Augusta, Bangor aud all
other points in the State will reap the benefit.
Yours truly,
+. Z. BOoTHBY, Gen. L. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-25
ANOTHER CHARLIE ROSS FABLE.
Johnnie Eddie Motif Thought
to be Charlie Ross.
STATEMENT OF JOHN w. HINMAN
AND HIS MOTHER.
THE CHILD TO BE PLACED IN TIE Gus
TOBY OF THE SHERIFF.

CINCINNATI, October "a. John w. Human
and his mother, account Of whose arrest At
Richmond. Ind, for abduction Of Johnnie Eddy
Motif. was published in the Eastern papers last
week, make the following statement:
Human knew nothing of the abduction Of
Charlie Ross until led to Investigation by young
Motif himself, who, in looking at paper con-
tanning his brothers picture, said, That's my
brother Walter, wonder where he is now"
When shown pictures Of the home Of Charlie
Ross, he said:
so, that's where l used to live, and there
(pointing among the trees) 10 where my swing
used to be. Way up this street is where got in
to the carriage with two men," Il,
When shown pictues of Charlie Ross he said:
II used to have curls too. like that, but they
were cut Oft while WAS drumming on tin pan
with two sticks, way up high hill in the porch
of big house, before l went on the water on .
big house that went puff, puff"
Human says there are seven distinct marks on
Johnnie Motif, corresponding with similar iden-
titcatiOns upon Charlie Ross. He says the boy
has been locked up and i'll treated for talking to
him about his old home. When called Charlie
Ross be burst into tears and said: "Don't call
me that name here, or will be locked up in the
dark closet"
They say that an adopted daughter Of Mont
cautioned them about making public any facts in
regard to the boy, and acknowledged there WAS .
my stery as to who he was. tl-
The Humans say they did not ask Johnnie to
go with them. He voluntarily ran away from
Moffitts and accompanied young Human to .
wagon in the woods, where he begged to be TAX
en-. He said that they we're trying to reach tel
egraph office, where they could communicate
with Ross.
Mr.. Motif is q wealthy farmer of unblemished
reputation. The only statement he will make TO
correspondents is that he prove that he adopt
ed Johnnie before the Ross boy was stolen, and
mis- only object in not giving the facts to the pub
lie, is for the boys own good.
IL "a rfAIt tnAtI 49, In
to the courts to have the child placed in the cus
tody of Q sheriff. sHi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-25
ASH yourself these Que.,ion..

Are you respondent sufferer from Sick Head
sche, Habitusl Costiveness, Palpitation of the
Hearth Have you Dizziness of the Head /.
your Nervous System depressed Does your
Blood circulate badlyf Have you = Cough
Low Spirits Coming up of the food after eat
ing &C., &c. All of these and much more are
the direct results Of Dyspepsia. Liver Complaint
and Indigestion. GREENS AUGUST FLOWER i,
now acknowledged by all Druggists to be posi-
tive cure. 100000 bottles were given away il
the U. S. through Druggists to people as . trial
Two doses will satisfy any person Of its wonder
full quality in cusings all form, Of Indigestion
Sample bottles locts.4 Regular Size Is cts. Solo
positive by all first class Druggists in the U. S
june27 -teod&Mtf ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-25
AstOnishi ng success.

1t is the duty of every person who has used
Boschee's German Syrup to let its wonderful quail
ties be known to their friends in curing consump
ion, severe coughs, Group, asthma, pneumonia
and in fact all throat and lung diseases. No per
son can use 1t without immediate relief. Three
doses will relieve any case, and we consider it the
duty of all druggists to recommend it to the poo
dying consumptive, at least to try one bottle, a.
10000 dozen bottles we're sold last year, and nc
one case where it failed was reported. Such I
medicine as the German Syrup cannot be too
widely known. Ask your druggist about it. Sam
pie bottles TO try sold at 10 cents. Regular siz,
IS cents. For sale by druggists. =
mayll -feodSwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-25
LEWISTON.
The Lizzie Holmes Mystery.

The Lizzie Holmes Mystery.
LEWISTON, October "a The examination Of
the Lambs and Mr.. Foss continued to day.
Levi NJ. pettngill testified to having seen Liz
zie M. Holmes Saturday afternoon, near Lincoln
Block, Main ST., Lewiston.
Mrs. Pierce testified to have seen Lizzie and
Foss Saturday evening, after nine, by the door.
way to Lzze's room, going in.
John A. Lamb, son of the respondent, testified
to having seen Lizzie first at their house the Sat-
urdsy morning of the disappearance; had reason
to believe the room in the house was occupied to
the time of the death of Lizzie; saw Foss there
first the Thursday following the Saturday; he
was on the bed tanning Lizzie. The second
time saw him was Sunday, at midnight, when
summoned to go for DIR. Cakes.
Other witnesses testified to various details.
At p. NJ, Joseph A. Lamb, Mary W. Lamb
and John F. Foss were committed for trial, on the
charge of the murder of Liz lie NJ. Holmes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-25
HE FINDS HIMSELF CONFRONTED
WITH THREE QUESTIONS.
IMMEDIATE ACTION NECESSARY,
His Views Regarding the Southern Cues.
ton.

New YORK, October "a. A Washington special
says the President in conversation referred TO the
difficulties encountered during his administration,
and pointed out how it would have been impossi-
Bile for him to take any action which would satis-
fly the entire republican party.
He found himself confronted with three ques.
lions Of great importance. One related 10 civil
service appointments; one to currency, and the
most important 10 his opinion, the Southern ques-
ton. 1t was necessary for him to take immediate
action, while others could consider snd critcise.
Concerning each of these questions there was .
large difference Of opinion within the party, and
he had no resort but to act as it seemed 70 him 10
be his duty and leave the wisdom of his actions to
future demonstrations.
He regarded the Southern question as Of inn
mensely greater importance than the other two.
because it affected daily the peace and happiness
of hundreds Of thousands Of people, both white
and black.
| In regard to the financial question he thought
the action of natural laws would settle that ques-
ton, as if there were no President and no Con-
gress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-25
LOUISIANA.
Custom House Matters.

NEW ORLEANS, October "a. An association
having been made OF Union soldiers and sailors
excluded from the service in the New Orleans
custom house, it may be stated that OF the one
hundred aud forty zone employees, forty three are
ex-federas occupying the principal positions their
salaries amounting To nearly one-half the entire
pay roll. OF the other positions, one-haf are oc
cuped by negroes, and the balance by southern
republicans, old employees aud a few conserva-
tives. For the one hundred and forty-one posi-
lions in the custom house, there are now on file
over four thousand applications. Until the ques-
ton OF the coectorship is settled, this army of
unemployed viii probably continue to increase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-25
Higher Tariff. the Logical Result.


Mr.. EDITOR Il noticed yesterday that the
Journal called attention to the helpless and hope
less condition of the local business and travelling
public in connection with the Maine Contra
Railroad tariffs. But recall to mind that it was
only few weeks ago that four hundred of our
citizens voted for railroad competition and cheap
fares, by building a road to West Watervile
thereby ensurng similar roads to Wiscasset and
Lewiston. But the present railroad in conjunction
with its free pass-holders and the salaried men
whose incomes do not depend upon the prosper
ty of this or any other community, sounded forth
so many false alarms, about higher taxes"
"enough railroads Already" "you must not vote
away other folks money" &c, &c, that scores of
honest men were utterly confused and deceived
and supposed they were dong right 10 voting
No. BE 1t Remembered that $50 600 in pri-
vste subscriptions was to be raised before
dollar of the citys money could be spent. |
ct In spite OF all these false cries, and hundreds
if not thousands Of dollars spent in various ways
wholly by the opponents of the proposed new
road four hundred votes were yes, and more than
thousand voters, in the confusion of statement,
did not vote at all. Now that the project is dis
posed of, as well as those citizens who
helped to kill it, as those who favored it, compelled
TO walk up and pay still higher tariffs, the og-
cal result OF the city decision. / presume this
will encourage that new starch factory" and the
building of another cotton mill and more manu-
factories generally. | am by no means unfriendly
to the Maine Central; it is a useful company, and
absolutely indispensable to our State, but its man
ayers will of course take advantage of their OPP
portunity, and make all the money possible for
their stockholders. 1t is their simple duty to do
So But it is Augustus misfortune that, unlike
the thriving city of Lewiston, it has no railway
competition, and what is ssddest of all, it is never
likely to have any i'll the future. All there is left
for us to do is to pay such tariffs as fixed by
the corporation, which, in conjunction with the
men whose action it controls by special fsvors,
defeated all prospect of ever making our city the
centre of a narrow gauge system, and ensuring
low tariffs and a new era of growth and business
prosperity to all Of our interests.
BUSINESS MAN.
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NEW YORK.
Riot,

Riot.
ALBANY, October "a. The cost Of suppression
OF the riots in New York State, foot up about
quarter of q million.
Political.
AT the wofEingmen's meeting here last night
MIR. Junls, the workingmen's candidate for secre.
tsry OF State, declined the nomination of The
breadwlnners because the latter did not send del.
egates to the workingmen's convention.
Arrested.
Officers arrested George c. Briggs, a stereotyp-
err Lsngdon w. Moore, alias Charles Adams, q
carriage maker, Elizabeth Hill and Rebecca
Moore, ON information which pointed to them as
the persons who in September last robbed the
Csmbrdgeport, Mass, bank of money and secu-
rities amounting to sixty thousand dollars for the
recovery OF which reward of torty-fve thous
and dollars is offered. The prisoners we're taken
to the Toombs police court and enanded. Des-
patches were sent to Cambridge, Mas, cAlilug on
Chief Copeland and Chief Savage uf Boston TO
send persons to identify the prisoners and officers
TO take them to Massachusetts. Charles Adams.
one OF the prisoners, is well known bank rob-
Der in this city.
Insurance.
The superintendent of the insurance depart.
ment OF the State has filed his report of the ex-
animation of the New York Life Insurance Co.
The superintendent says he has no hesitation in
stating that this corporation is entitled to public
confidence, and It's officers to his warmest COM
mend alton.
Indian Matters.
The Worlds Fort Walsh special of the 10Th
says that Sitting Bull and his followers were to
leave next day for their old camp and would soon
settle down in the Dirt ILLS region.
Arrested.
The World says James aud John Drake. man
named Wright and Constable Hunt, have been ar
rested at AmityviIe. L. l., for passing counter.
felt hves on the Tamaqua Bank.
Mass Meeting.
mass meeting was held tonight in the Cooper
Union, under the auspices of the American Anti
Slavery Society, to take measures looking to-
wards the freedom of slaves in Cuba. The Hall
was crowded. Rev. Henry Highland Garrett call
ed the meeting to order. Letters were read from
George W. Curtis, General Banks and Nathan
Appleton. Resolutions were adopted that the con-
tinued existence Of slavery in Cuba is disgrace,
and should be abolished. That the fact that many
American citizens are owners of slaves and es
tstes worked by slaves in Cuba is a disgrace to
the American name and calls for the immediate
attention of our government to exact law pro-
hoting all citizens from holding slaves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-25
WASHINGTON.
Court Matters,

WASHINGTON, October "a. A question will be
argued In the supreme court Of this district the
10Th. involving the power Of cabinet officer un-
der the law requiring him to let contracts to the
lowest bidder. 10 permit the re-estsblishment Of
bidder no had Withdrawn his bid before accept
ance, and thereby discharged his guarantee.
Indian Matters.
The main object of the commission to Sitting
Bull has been accomplished BY an understanding
that neither that chief and his tribe nor any other
Indians will be allowed to organize and make
raids into the United States from that country.
Senator Blaine.
Senator Blaine's condi. ion to-day was so much
improved that it is expected he will soon resume
bis seat in the Sen ate,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-25
Wallomell Local Mems.

Some two or three hundred beef cattle passed
through this city on Tuesday evening, "on the
road to Brighton" Such droves are not frequent
of late years, as most of the beef transportation
Is by railroad or steamboat These cattle were
owned by Mr.. Frost of Monmouth.
We learn that NJ. L. Stevens, Esq, of Port
land, will preach in the Baptist church in this
city, on Sabbath afternoon next. The pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Newcomb, will occupy the pulpit of the
First Baptist church in Portland on that day,
Mr.. Stevens furnishing the exchange.
About three inches Of snow fell at Livermore
Falls and vicinity on Monday forenoon last The
sharp contrast of heecy snow mingled with the
abundant and varigated foliage ofthe surrounding
forests, were most striking and beautiful such as
is seldom witnessed in the most favored countries
of the world.
Farmers in this vicinity are furnishing hemlock
and other evergreen boughs for protecting Gel
lars from frost during the approaching winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-25
BENTON.
Destructive Fire .

WATERvnLE, October "a. The Kennebec Fl
bre Company's factory at Benton, ON Sebasticook
river, burned at o'clock this forenoon, while the
night hands were at work. The origin of the fire
is unknown. but is supposed to be the explosion of
a lamp, as the flames extended through the mill
with such rapidity that the men were unable to
reach the fire hydrants save their clothes Loss
on the mill and boiler house, including machinery,
S24 600; loss on stock, 81 900. Insursnte on the
building, Sl2, 900; on stock, $50 OO0-divided be-
tween ten companies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-25
M ARHL LAND.
Election.

NEW YORK, October "a. The municipal cleo.
tion in Baltimore is progressing, the democratic
candidate being ahead at noon.
Later The election for mayor and members of
the council to-day, was one of the most orderly
ever held in Baltimore. The vote was George T.
Kane, Dem, 80, 49, Joseph Thompson, Work.
ingmen's candidate, II ,319; II. NJ. Warfeld, Re.
form, 535. Kane's majority over Thompson is
l5,SO9. of the twenty wards Thompson carried
two--lhe 18th by 40, and the 20th by IS majority.
The democrats elected every member OF both
branches OF the council.
Death.
Corporal Reuben Mooers SIXTY years old, fell
dead in his house at Baltimore, on "Wednesday
forenoon. The cause was heart disease lie
leaves family.
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Chicago Produce Market.

SniosBo, OOs0Ocf -, 1911
FLOUR-Extra spring q 25as 50.
WHEAT-No. q spring lO9--a- eaab. l0exa
loo@ October iloa.saloo- November: Nos los-s;
. 0o0-i rejected, IS "A.
Nov, 43I.
OATS askc sash: 2sxe Ocr.; sss Nov.
RYE-No. 3, 63fe. Fs .
BARLEY-No. spring. se0-c.
PORK Cash II os-aH 90. Nov, 1885 -,
Oct, IA 40.
LARD. Cash $50 cash; si7-asI7x. 0sst
Nov. 81 ana. s.1-'
BULK MEATs--shoulders, exs7kc; shors m
sides, s1a .c.i short clear rib Ska Q.
WHISkEY-Wesseru. o..
1RkiGHTS-Corn 70 Buffalo, 4ke.j wheat do.
Sc,
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NOVA SCOTIA.
The Commission.

NEW YORK, October "a. The evidence on be-
half Of the American government before the fish
cry comm ssion, was concluded to-day. One or
two days will now be devoted to rebuttal. 1t ID
expected that q recess of few days will be taken,
after which the arguments of the counsel will be
heard. About 80 witnesses in behalf Of each side
have been examined.
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THE EASTERN WAR
NO CHANGE ABOUT PLEvNA AND
kARS.
THE TURKS BOMBARDING THE RUS
SIAN POSITIONS.

LONDON. October "a. The latest advces re-
port no change in the situation at Plevns, nor
around Ksrs.
A despatch from Giurgevo reports the opening
battle on the LON, between the Csarowitch and
Suleiman Pashs.
II is reported through veuna that the Porte
proposed an srmistice to Russia under conditions
excluding Rouuanis, Servia and Montenegro.
Seveoal accounts concur that the Turks have
commenced vigorous bombardment against the
russian positions in Shipks Pass. and have al
ready silenced one Russian battery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-25

The paper mill of the Kennebec Fibre Comps-
ny, in Benton, was burnt to the ground yester-
day morning. The fire took in the drying room,
it is supposed from the explosion of kerosene
lamp. The man who had charge ofthat room had
just left it. and found it impossible to return on
account of the dense smoke. Loss or insurance
not known.
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BIDDEFORD.
E'air.

BIDDEFoRD, October "a. The attendance at
the York county agricultural show continues
good. At the races to-day the largest crowd was
present ever seen on the grounds. In the three
minute class Lady Hale won best time, $50. In
the free-for-sl the entries were Dion Emery,
Fearnaught and Nettie. Fearnaught won in
three straight heats; time, 237
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We are requested by the officers and members
of the North Belgrade Reform Club, to warn the
public against pay ing money to one Luther Jones,
school-hoose preacher, who has been soliciting
funds for the club. He has refused to give up his
papers, or to pay over TO the club the money he
has collected.
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MEXICO.
The Situation.

NEW YORK, October a. Senior Meta returns
to Mexico soon, having been unsuccessful in max
ing treaty in behalf Of the Diaz government
with the United States, and any further negotia-
tons will be with Minister Foster in Mexico, al
though he is not authorized to fully recognize the
DiaZ government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-25

WEDNESDAY, Oct. oath.
Benjamin =. Phlbrick VS.. Gilbert Wells. The
testimony on both sides was closed at noon. II
was haf-past five when the case was finally given
to the jury and the court adjourned without wait
ing for the verdict
The grand jurors came in in the forenoon and
returned forty indictments and were discharged
TIL next term. Some half dozen prisoners were
brought in from the Jail and arraigned. The trial
of the criminal docket will not be entered upon
till next week.