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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21

Z. w. McFadden. Esq, of fairfield, and Mark
Emery of North Arson, have been selected as as
sgnees of the estate Of Marx Steward, of North
Arson, bankrupt the liabilities Of whom are stated
at nearly 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21

Mr.. W. ?. Vaughan of this city slaughtered on
Tuesday, a young bullock which weighed, when
dressed, 1864 pounds. lie sold the same to Mi.
b. S. Wood, State street, who will now sell it to
his many customers, in roasts and slices to suit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
COLORADO.


DEApwoop, February 20. Six men were HI led
who went wi IA Pat X terty prospecting from thus
place last July, only Rafferty, escaping. Another
party under natiery, comprising four persons,
were killed Tue latter were from the Crow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
AttemDtpd Suiridp.

CONCORD, February 20. Alice shackford at
tempted suicide BY stry Gimme last nigut but med
ical aid was summoned, and it is hoped her lfe
may be saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21

Rev. Nathaniel Butler, d. D., will preach at the
lecture room of the First Baptist church, thin
evening, at IL o'clock. All are welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21

BENZ. F. Estes Of Yarmouth, assisted by Others
will commence a series of meetings the Dist,
at the Friends meeting house at Albion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
Robbery.

As Thomas Malone, aged nineteen employed
as a clerk in a furnishing store, was entering his
room last night he discovered two men rifins the
bureau drawers. One Of the men drew revolver
and fired, the ball striking Malone in the upper
lip and passing out through the right cheek, shat
tered the w bone. The men then ran down the
STAINS aud one of them turned aud fired two sh OTIS
at an officer in pursuit. Both escaped. Malone :
wound is dangerous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
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FIRE.

BRADFORD February 20. Henry NJ Latham !
house and outbuili ings in rhetf)rd were burned
this forenoon. Loss, $1,000; insurance, Sl700.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
NEWP,JK
SusDeusiOn.

DOVER, February 90 The Newport Savings
Bank, located at Newport Maine, has suspended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21

George A. Callahan, Representative, and c. NJ
Moody, Alternate to the Supreme Lodge.
Ttustees-Rohert VI Sy ks Auburn l year.
s. W. Lane, Augusta, > "
+. NJ. Muller, Bath, 3
The following are the STANDING Committees:
On Apptals-G S. Woodman, ID. IL. Holman
a. F, Hale.
On mleage-John Bird c. G. Carlton, r. b
Capcn.
ca Credentals-E P. Walker J. F. Hall, W
l.. Crawford.
Laws and Superyisons-Ge A. Callahan, f.
p. Walker, j. Hayes.
District Deputy Grand Dictstors.
{. A. Moody, for Bd5eford and Saco.
W +. ualceon, for Lewiston and Auburn.
W Il. Leighton, for Angus 4,
T.. VI. Fuller, for Bath and Damarscotta.
&. j COlamore, for Bangor.
l.. =. Walker. Tor VInalhaven.
The Grand Lodge voted to hold its next session
at Rock land, in February, 1879.
4 vote Of thanks was extended to the Asylum
Lodge, |. Q. of O. F., for the free use OF theiI
Lodge room daring the session.
A resolution was adopted sympsthizing with
Bro. John Bird, Grand Chaplain, who was pre-
vented from attending the meeting OF the Grand
Lodge, by the sickness aud death of his wife.
The Grand Lodge aljournod at II 80. Z. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
NEW YORK.


This morning, by consent of all parties an or
der was entered BY Judge Donohue in the SUI
preme Court, disseminating all proceedings in the
liicks-Lord lunacy case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21

ID. Fl. Thing, Esq, of Mount Vernon, Master
OF the Maine State Grange, to be in Bangor,
next Saturday and will attend the meeting OF
Queen City Grange, in the evening. An invita-
ton has been given to neighboring Oranges to
meet with Queen Ciy Grange on that evening.
The Social Aid of the Winthrop Street Univcr-
salist Society Of Augusta will meet with Mrs T.
y. Vickery, on Winthrop street, Thurs sy even
ing Of this week, instead OF at Mrs. J. ". Clapps,
as announced on Sunday. Supper served pre-
cisely at clock All friends temporarily tarry-
ug ia the city are cordially invited.
The Adelphians are to give beautiful and
unique entertainment at Wson Hall, in Halo.
well, this evening, presenting Craven's standard
drama, "Meg's Diversion" and the lauahable
mistake who's Who :" Berrys orchestra is to
furnish music good entertainment is expected
aud the proceed, will he devoted TO good cause.
Mr.. Ed. Sand, the man of sunshine, is to give
his "kiiburn AIT Entertainment at the Insane
Hospital, on Tuesday evening next, and in ali
probability at Togn- the following evening. Mr..
Sands has recently added largely 10 hi. entertain
ment, and now has enc worthy the liberal patron
age Of the public.
If our readers will call i4to the new provision
aud grocery store of Hill 4 IIoyt, near Muket
square, they viii find hanl ing there exhibition
u dressed OK, the W., sht Of whi;h when dressed
being 1856 pounds hi. animal was five years
OLD, and never did day. WORK during lis brief
existence. 1t is one Of tie istf-st animals shown
in this market for years.
Tae Oldest Lady 10 Maine must take back seat
for now We see ny an exchange that in Los Ange-
les, Cal; lives and enduIcs an old lady by the
name OF Eulalia Peres, who j, l 10 year, Of age
probAly the oldest person ia the world. she uses
her needle and works fine embroidery. work f. !
exhibition at fairs. These fac, are wei authent
Gated by the local papers where The lady resides.
Members of the House, who are engaged in fg-
rcultural pursuits, and who wish to obtain i'm
proved variety Of Pop corn fh planting, can obtain
the same after adj ,urnmcni, without cost, by APP
plying to Olamania Smith, E.q, Clerk Of the
House. Mr. Smith has for years been aged in
bringing tai, variety to perfection, and carried oil
several prize medals for the same a. The Litchfeid
town show
The Augusta Cornct Band hivc now ma lie the
cJmplete arrangements Tor their grand entertain
IN NJ to be held At Granite Hall, on FRIDAY even
in :. 1t will be remembered that At the Monument
Fair this Band surpr sed everybody with the
excellent quality of their music, aud with their
fine appearance. They have since been IN con-
staut practice and will be prepared to provide
concert OF great merit. This band is composed Of
some Of our best citizens, and trust they may
r ceive the encouragement a full house. The
nd will be assisted in then concert by oar be't
nome talent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
The Great Flood.

Sacramento is saved from the food, hut at the
expense Of the surrounding county. Many breaks
in the levers are reported above and below. The
under water. All the islands in the delta of the
river except Grand Island are reported Hooded.
The water has fallen some inches a.ound Sacra-
mento river levees in consequence Of the relief
afforded by the flooding OF the surrounding coun-
Try. The storm, which ulled yesterday, broke
out sfresh today, with a heavy southcrly gale
and rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21

We have received fiom Oliver Dit-on ( CO. The
following excellent pieces of music: mid Starry
Thrones Ct splendor." one of the concert pieces
of Miss Emma Abbott, whose portrait adorns the
title Also The Day my love went Mayng," by
Lous Gray, who provides pleasing l!ric tor the
season near at hand. Also merry "Cuckoo'
Song or Quartet f ON MAJ oaine, which is very
pretty Also the "Man in the Moon" Waltz by
FernalI. Judging by this, the Man Moon must
be capital singer. Also, number Of the
"Music4l Nosegay," by Lichner which all lovers
of music must enjoy. 1t contains four pretty and
easy piano pieces Also. johnny Mors an (who
played on the Organ) capital comic attain for
boys. 1t has pl a,ing melody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
Resignation.

Soulhwck Guthridge, cashier of the United
States Treasury, has Iesi1n ed. He has been con.
uected with the Treasury for fifteen wears Lead.
NJ Official. say that though his Resignation was
desired, yet no charges preferred against his
Official Or private integrity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
sr 4r''vn

In Waterville, Feb. 18th, by Rev. E. T. Adams
Of this city, GEORGE Il. Carl to Miss Martha NJ
Flagy, both of Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21

Revolving rubber heel Hates, to prevent slip
ping, are the late-t novelty in the shoe trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
Noral ann State Nsm8.

Tomorrow is Washington, birthday.
Pearl bead ornaments and fringe Within many
Of the spring bonacts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
Cutting Freights.

tuttfus fTtisHtS.
1t is stated that there is again cutting OF
freight rates on the railroads both here and ia
Chicago, grain being taken for the East and the
latter city for less than % cents per hundred.
In RehaIf of the Noble Red Man.
Peter Cooper presided at a meeting last night
held in the interest OF the indians, at which
Father Fayste and others spoke, setting forth
the desperate condition of the Indian tubes. A
committee was appointed to devise plan of adj
iustment of difficulties
The Fisheries.
1t is rumored that British Minister Thornton
has advised the home government to send Brit
i,h cruiser to Newfoundland, to prevent futkel
outrayes on American fishermen, and the break
ing of the fishery treaty.
Rebel Claims.
1t is stated the bills of Shelley of Alabama and
Garland of Wisconsin will open the doors of the
treasury to illegal Southern claims amounting to
S32 900, 900, being $500 900 more than govern
nent WAS benefited by the contscalion of rebel
property.
The United States Mint.
Superintendent Lindeman of the United Stat
mint says three million dollars of silver can be
coined per month if necessary.
SUIT.
Corporation Counsel Whitney to-day entered
udgmt Mt on the confession Of MIR. Edeston, coun-
sci for VIM. NJ. Tweed, for ~ 022 600, against
Mr.. Tweed, on the old board OF supervisors suit,
after wards changed to suit by the Mayor.
A Snow Fall.
There was slight fall of snow between and
o'clock this morning. 1t Is now clearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
MASS ACIfISIiTS.
4 atat Accident.

dtai NCclUent.
BosToN, February 20. At North Ea,ion, yes
terday, SIN on Causush, aged twenty five, viii e
buying a horse. fell into the excavation, causing
instant dea h.
Arrested.
Chas. Bailey, aged IS, arrested thi, morn
Ing while Iillug street letter boxes by the AID of
duplicate KEYS.
Fire.
W. Il. Carers shoestock factory, barn and
she'd, with contents, at Bmhngton was destroyed
nv fine last night Tue loss IS 5000; Insured for
5000
suicide.
At East Cambridge jail this morning. John
WEIGH, aged -, succeeded in cutting his throat
with a IaZJI
PedCsiriani>m.
Al llavcrhll This forenoon, Chas. A Hartman
of that place, completed walk OF one hundred
miles in Is hours, 40 sec.-sad to he the shortes
time record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
Boston Stock List.

IodIts at me BrUker5' BOard,I
BosrOS, February 20, 1878,
Eastern Railroad All.
Boston 4 Maine Railroad, IO0i.-aIOO.
Portland, Saco 4 Portsmouth, an
Boston Il Maine kai road Is aIioD
Eastern Railroad (new), $50. sh57-
haiRe state is, li2-aOs-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21

The Legislature having failed to make appro
pratoD to provide for the representation of Cali
lorna at the Paris Exposition, the manager Of the
bonanza firm tele2 Apis the committee haviu.
charge Of coil. citing cabinet of minerals to rep
resent the resources of the Pacific coast, to &c
ahead with tue work and he will deiiay expenses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
CALIiOR VIA.
4 Tidal Wave.
The Paris Exposition.

SAN FRANcIsco, February 90 Steamer St.
Paul, ffom Honolulu reports that tidal wave
visited Ohuku, January 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21

The Uovernor yeslerday made another cYceI-
lent appointmert-tLat Of Hon. Arthur F. Drink
water of Ellsworth, Honorary Commissioner to
the International Industrial Exposition in Paris,
to be held the coming summer. Mr.. Driukwater
is at present the able repre- sentative OF his city u
the legislature. lie i, naive of KeLneb c
county having been born in Mt. Nern L, aud is
Sc years of age. He graduated at Watervtie Col
lege in the class of 1910. Was member of the
Board of Educati N from 1911 to 1872; Judge of
Municipal Court Of Ellsworth aud Collector of In
terna Revenue of the Ffih District tf Maine
lie is also connected with the editorial staff of the
Ellsworth American. The two commissioners ap
poitioued to the state have now been appointed
Messrs Robe and Dtnkwater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21

CIoakiug Is not confined to the Frog Ponds
At th- :, a-on almost every body is hoalse. The
blcatHg OF distressed lungs is head everywhere.
Why is this when liale's Honey of Hon enound
AMI Far will cure any cough, cold or hoarseness
In as hours Sold by all Druggists.
Pixies Toothache drops cure IN minute.
feb20-t&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
FOREIGN.
The English squadron.

LONDON, February 20. Tue Channel squadron
of four iron clad, proceeded eastward from Glib
raltar to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
NEW JERSEY.
A Defauiter TO a Large Amount,

New YORK. February 20. Sylvester Nafew OF
jersey City, after placing all his real estate in
other hands, oserdrew his back account Sll 900
contracted debts of Sll 900 more, ana abscu nd d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-21
THE BLACK HILLS.
Erpedition.

New YORK. February 20. An expedition bv
zen. Crook against the hostile Sioux north of the
BLACK His leaves Cheyenne shortly, to strike the
Indians before spring opens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
WHY an ACTRESS STAYED IN THE VEST.

MARRIAGE OF MISS JEFFREYs-LEwIs TO SAN
FRANCISCO BROKER.
The announcement that Miss Jeffreys-Lewis,
the actress was married on Thursday TO a Mr. Maitland
OF San Francisco. has excited much interest and
friendly comment in theatrical circles. This event
WAS not wholly unexpected. When the agent Of the
Diplomacy company sent word by telegraph that
Miss Lewis after Mr. Montagues death had not
started with the company for Chicago, IL rumored
that a marriage with a San Francisco gentleman
pending Some, however attributed her remaining be-
hind TO the professional rivalry which was very marked
at San Francisco between Miss Lewis and Miss Maudc
Granger the first appearing the Countess Zieta and
the second as Dora. Miss JefreysLewis always
popular in San Francisco, and her admirers, by their
generous applause, promoted professional Jealousy.
Miss Lewis's mother Is living in this city. She was ig-
norant OF her daughters matrimonial intentions, and
when the subject first talked about Mrs. Lewis was
the first make irutess inquiries at the dramatic agen
ces. ,,- - a., ~,
cisco, and was reported wealthy tree ears ago wien
Miss Jcfreys,Lews made Der hrs ylst 10 the racine
Lewis It is said became popular with the San
Francisco public, with Miss Fanny Davenport aud Miss
Emily Rig in the same caste Mr.. Maitland was ire
uuently at the theatre usually occupying box IL IS
said that before he sought his fortune the San Fran
cS SdEsSen 81 M When that
monarch fell Maitland Is sand 10 have been to
death by the Republican authorities but to have eS-
Miss Jefreys-Lewis came to America from England in
1873 She made her first appearance as Esmerdidd IN
| the play of N0tTe Dame" at the Lyceum Theatre.
| Her next engagement was at Wallacks In 1875 she
Joined Mr. Days Fifth Avenue Company and remained
with il. sharing che misornes attending MS dlsseu-
tion in 1877. While with Mr.. DAILY she went to 5an
Francisco first with the Big Bonanza" company, and
next iu 1876, with the Pque 4" company II Is said
that her acauan with MT. Maitland began during
this second visit Miss Lewis has married sister In
san Francisco Miss Catherine Lewis burlesque opera
singer Who after visiting Australia, arrived at San
Francisco while the Adah Richmond company was play
ing there joined it, and made local reputation By sing
ing tine drinking song In Glrohe-Giroha" Miss Jereys-
/ LAWS VINO will probably take leave of the stage,
| was always n conscientious aud painstakng dramatic
student She is brunette of personal attractions and
mad the reputation Of bong more devoted 70 art than
attentive 10 the prOestaIons OF sutOrs The brokers
of San Francisco said 60 DO very susceptible TO the
ascnaous of actresses Another beautiful actress OF
the Big Bonanza" company received an offer Of mar
1 Rage from young broker who was reputed wealthy
but turned deaf his offer and cluDg closer than
| before % her art.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
HIBLOS GARDEN IN NEW HANDS.

NiblO's Garden passed under new manage
ment at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. Mcssrs Gardner
& Bache the managers for year and half retiring NJ
the behest OF dispOsess warrant issued by Justice
Clancy and served by Marshal McGrah. Mr. Baohe sur
rendered the keys without protest. but feels that he
has beon severely treated considering that the late
managers have paid their bills up TO the present Summer
season. and made engagements by which they expected
to make enough 10 pay on their Indebtedness to tho
Stewart estate Some OF the members OF the company
sympathized with the elected managers, and APP
pareny did not they being present 60 demand salaries
due and which had been promised the previous Friday
evening Il Is said that the managers were In to
their company IN the OF $500, and that the ballet
girls we're the greatest sufferers.
Colonel stephen 4. Dodge. Mrs. Stewards agent,
turned the theatre Edward f. starn, who leased
it Saturday morning. This young manager has just
reached his majority. aud IL OF John H. starin, the
steamboat owner +. q. Cotton engaged as bust
ness agent and the former stage manager Leon j. VIM
cent and many members of the company, were retn-
gagged II ia said the theatre under the now manage
ment will open this evening with the play " Three
Years I'm Man Trap" The new management Will bring
out according contracts made by Gardner ~ Bache,
Mazeppa and another play, on which Mr.. Bachc had
their failure 20 pay the for the Summer months
Judge Hilton was dspleased with tue former manage
ment because IL " papered the house too iDdiscum
natey aud bid low class Of business. Mr.. Stfrn
Ia more ambitious, and viii maugurate more stringent
business methods at The bOXOihce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
DYING SOON AFTER HER CHILDREN

Coroner Ellnger was summoned to the New
York Hospital yesterday to view the body Of Margaret
Rath who died at early hour In the morning from
pneumonia aggravated by labor pains. Mrs Rath with
her husband and three children, In the which
was upset in East River by the steamer Providence,
on August 10. The children were drowned and Michael
Rath was saved drowning by being taken into n
row boat Mrs. RaLh remained In the uptuTned sc0w
cnging 70 braces TO keep her head out OF water
She remained in her pcrilous position nearly an hour
while the scow was dragged. bottom upwards from tho
foot Of East SeyentyhrS-st. 70 above Hineieth-st
hole was then cut IN the bottom OF the scow the
place where Mrs Rath ciinging. The workmen
heard her cries and assisted her out OF the water
Mrs. Ratb a large, robust woman, and. IKE many
IrsbWOnen OF her class, accustomed 70 toll ana
posre She did not yield TO sickness AT FIRST bnt tho
following Friday ehe 10 the hospital with her hus-
baud and asked 10 be admitted. she had no home she
said and the house surgeon, finding that she su0r
ing from pneumonia admitted Der as free patient
Sis was about become mother and her condition be-
came worse Rapidly GA Saturday evening she gave
birtn 20 child, whirh lived only few minutes. Al an
early hour yesterday morning she died ~ grrnt agony
Michael Rath found home last evening with Lawrence
Lynch OF West HOnstOnht, who has also undertaken "
give Mrs. Rath and her dead child decent burial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19

powerful political parties. Every effort will be made
by these leaders to create dssensOns among tho Ma
tionals; they will also start sham National organiza-
lions and upon election day they will endeavor to get
hold Of National ballots The workingmen see all these
attempts to control the National party here. and DO not
know which Of the present National factions in the city
trust Their confidence can only be gained Dy men
beng put at the head Of the National associations WIN
have been known by them for years as honest anu
trustwOrthy-as who will not sell out 10 the oiu
political parties. The greatest Office TO be voted IOf IN
New York this Fall is that of Mayor, VINO Will nave tn
immense amount OF patronage to dispose OF ~ per
fecty honest man. one who Is not connected with either
the Republican party the Democratic party Is n9ml
mated the office by the National party, the WORKING
men, in my opinion, win elect him. ,,.,
Mr. JunO-Yes, the wOrkingmen are ripe Tor p0huca,l
revolution with ruin and starvation in the land with
thousands of men desperate as To be Wiling 70 CUT
the threats Of their neighbOrs In order TO secure money
IL is time that there some political change Mhat
We want is different financial sgstem-Rn american
monetary system 1t absurd for TO accept without
question: the European theories about finance we are
capable here In America Of having system OF our own
The newspaper writers Of this city ana indeed through
out the State, are accustomed 10 talk as " u were an
oyerwbelmng argument that the greenbaek has no in
trnsc value while gold has Well, would ask them II
a pound OF iron mas not more Intrinsic value thab
DO md of gold. You make thousand needles out OF
Inc iron but you the gold in any Such way
Ard vet YOU don't think OF using the iron as money
Several members-That's SO! That's so
City mcmber-We must abolish the National Danks'
There's no in having two kinds OF money besues,
we shall save q lot OF interest !,
Another CITY memOer-The Supreme Court mas ue-
Cided that the greenbackB money. Therefore thy
never can be Withdrawn. II the Supreme Court should
reverse the decision times the people would
still cling to greenbacks and compel their USE ihe
trouble OF present financial system is that capta
gets all the greenbacks and the wOrkingmen get none