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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
A FLOOD IN CALIFORNIA.
Damage Estimated at a Million Dollars.

SAN Francisco, February 6. The latest from
Sacramento is to the effect that damage i. APP
Pr ehended within the hmis of the city levees
The outlyiog portion of the city south OF X street
cvee is Hooded water standing In some houses to
the depth of two feet. but that neighborhood is
thinly populated, and overflow is not produc
tive of any extensive loss. The principal damage
falls upon far ners and orchardIsts for a distance
of thirty miles below the city Rough estimates
place the loss in the neighborhood of a million
nnllars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
THE DRUGGISTS, BILL.
Committee to Report Leave TO Withdraw.
MINORITY REPORT EMBRACING Mr.. BAKERS
BILL, WITH ADDITIONAL TEETH"

MINORITY REPORT EMBRACING Mr.. BAKERS
BILL, WITH ADDITIONAL TEETH"
The Committee on Temperance spent consider
able time yesterday afternoon in discussing The
so-caled druggists Bill" allowing druggists to
sell liquors, on physicians prescriptions. The
committee voted, to |, that the petitioners have
leave to withdraw. The petitions have rising
$500 signatures, and the remons,rances about
II 900. The minority of the committee will re-
port to the House the bill submitted the other
evening by Hon. Joseph Baker land published in
his remarks our first page, with an added pro-
vision that all prescriptions from physicians shall
be be kept on file by the druggist, who shall keep
book which shall be registered each SALE
with the kind and quantity of liquor; the book to
he open to the inspection Of ell persons who may
desire 10 inspect it.
The petitioners to egalizs the manuficture and
sale of lager beer, was granted leave to withdraw.
The committee, having disposed Of all business
fore them, instructed the chairman to report
finally this morning.
SO far as the committee are concerned the lq-
uor laws not to be disturbed this session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
FOREIGN.
(serlnauy.

GERMANY.
BERLIN. February6 The German parliament
opened TO day.
Russia.
LONDON, February 6. The Posts Berlin cor
respondent the faith Of Russian newspapers
REEVES the rumor that Osman Pasha will be court
martialed on charge of ordering the execution
of prisoners of war.
Greece.
ATHENS, February 6. The report of the cap
ture of Domoco is false. There has been no col.
lision yet between the Turks and Greeks. The
citizens and peasantry are arminy to protect A tn
eus
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BANGOR.
Cont Ma teTs.

BANGOR, February 6. James G. Balie, who
has been in St. Joha n. b., the past six weeks,
engaged 10 the prosecution Of j. ii. Miller on the
charge Of forgeries committed in Georgia came
to this city last Tuesday. To-day he received
despatch from Mr.. Kerr. the counsel at St. John,
stating, "Miller committed on both charges. An
defendants objections over ruled by Judge" lie
now expects to extradite Miller for trial in the
Georgia courts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
IORILA ID.
Annual Meeting.

PORTLAND February G. The annual meeting
of the Maine Steamship Company was held to-
day. A comm ittec was appointed to get consent
of the stockholders to an assessment to wipe out
the debt, or otherwise property must he sold and
a new company formed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
NEW BRUNSWICK.
Investigations.

ST JOHN, February 6. The investigation of the
Monclon mystery was concluded to-day. The
four Osbornes were committee for rial in the
next court. The girl Parker is held in custody.
1t is believed there is new and strong proof
against her.
A large reward will be offered for the recovery
of McCar.hy's body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07

at seems as if should cough my head off, is
sometimes the impatient exclamation of sufferer
from severe Cough. Quell the piroxysms with
Hales Honey of Horehound and Tar. The relief
is immediate and the cure certain. Sold by all
druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute
jan23-t&w limo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
LABOR DIFFICULTIES.
Parties Arrested for Committing an As.
sault.

MARLBORO, Februarv6. Edmund st. Louis,
Alexander Grenier and John Jones were arrested
to-day, charged with an assault upon Albert
Cough Of Shrewsbury, who was taking stock to
c. NJ. Holmes shop January I'D. They were
each held in five hundred dollar bonds TO appear
for trial to moir.w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
THE CHINESE.
Frightfai Atrocities Perpetrated in
kashgar.

LONDON. February g. The Globe states that
Intelligence has reached St. Petersburg that Bey
huli Bey Emir of Kashgar, has arriged at lash
kend. lie admits his inability to oppose the Chi
nese. The Russian frontier is crowded with the
ka'ngarian refugees, who say that the Chinese
are perpetratng frighlful atrocities in Ksshear.
All the towns formerly held by Kakoub Bey have
submitted to the Chinese, and Vhanite of Kashga-
ria has ceased TO exist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07

AS A RELIABLE REMEDY for Coughs
Colds, TIoarseness, or any affection of the throat
and chest, use, according TO directions given on
each bottle, Hadame Zadoc Porter's Cough Bal
sam. 1t is always reliable, and the possession of
single bottle, may, in case of sudden attack,
prove to be worth fifty times its cost. Sold by
Druggists everywhere. jtn3l-4wttw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
RHODE ISLAND.
DENIAL.

PROVIDENCE, February 6. The charges made
against Postmaster BIZ yton Of this city, referred
to in a Washington special in the Boston Herald
of this forenoon, are known here TO be generally
false and mslicious. Two of the stfdavIs are
made by discharged post Office officials, and the
others by obsolete. disappointed politicians. 1t is
thought nine-lenths of the business men would
ct dorse Bra,ton of the most efficient post
masters Providence ever had.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
ILLINOIS.
RunOr.

CHICAGO, February 6. In reference to the ru-
NOR in circulation relating TO the Chicago Il
Northwestern Ia road NJ. l.. Sykes, Jr., vice
icle of truth that there has been any extra issue
OF stock Of any kind in stocks and bonds of the
company. AL is wicked fabrication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
The Returning Board
The Anderson Case to be Given to the
Jury To-day.

New ORLEANS, February 8. In the Anderson
trial to day, II. G. Costelanes argued for the de-
fence that the crime charged had not been estab-
lished.
The argument was closed tonight by Attorney
General Ogden.
Judge Whitaker will write ont his charge which
will not be given to the jury before tomorrow.
Wells is still in Jail although his bond has been
reduced to ten thousand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
T.AE INDIANS.
Troubles in Texas.

NEW YORK, February 8. A special states that
scouting parties were sent from Fort Clark, Texas
few day, ago to capture a raiding party of fif-
teen Indians who were on sheep stealing expe-
dlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
Design for q Soldiers Monument.

An appropriate design for a Soldiers Monument
is wanted by The Augusta soldiers Monument AS
sociailon; IL should be accompanied by plan and
specific itons. Cost of Monument mast not exceed
5000.
A reasonable sum will be paid for acceptable
des ign AS above named.
By order of the Board of Managers.
Address for months,
IL. +. BLANCHARD. Secretary.
Augusta, Me-, Jan. 2sth 1878.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
Arrested.


An Italian padrons named Arnico was arrest,
for selling boy for SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07

Yesterday was like day in April; warm>snd
pleasant as any day ever get in that month.
HAS really spring commenced; :" is question
many people are asking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
FINANCIAL.
European Distrust of the Honesty of this
Nation.

New YORK, February s. German houses here
report over S2j, 100000 United States bonds have
been recently returned from Europe, owing, as
they say, to growing feeling of distrust at the
ac'ion Of Congress- and of the belief of possible
r, nudallon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
Zoral ami State Mems.

We publish on our irst page, in full, the able
argum mt made before the committee on Tenn
pcrance, on the druggists Bill, by Hon. Joseph
Baker Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
WASHINGTON.
Nominations.

WASHINGTON, February g. The President sent
the following nom natons to the senate to-day:
Noel b. Mutt Collector of Customs at Passa-
msquoddy, Me.
William II. Sargent, Collector of Customs AT
Castire Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
GEN. GRANT.
His Tour on the Nile.

NEW YORK, February 6. A letter from Cairo,
January l2ih. says Gen. Gran, and family were
to be absent three weeks a visit up the Nile in
the Khedive's steam yacht, to the Cstaracts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07

We understand that enterprisng gentleman
has advertised for shoe makers. The County of
Kennebec has some seventy OF these workmen
they would like to dispose of. Apply to John O.
Page, at the Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
OHIO.
Verdict,

CINCINNATI, February 6. r. Z. j, Miles Of the
Grand Opera House, to-day received verdict Of
forty thousand dollars damages against L. Bar
mum, w. c. Coup and others, for libel published
two wears ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
AUBURN.
Plead Guilty.

LEWISTON, February G. Joseph A. Lamb re-
tracted his plea of mot guilty and plead "guil.
,y'' to abortion at the supreme court in Auburn
this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
SA(tD.
Held for Trial.

SAco, February 6. Before Recorder Fairfield
John l.. Livingston was bound over in three hun
dred dollars to answer to the charge of setting
fire to hi. store. He gave ,nds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
NEW YORK.


NEW YORK, February 6. One Tanner, tax
collector of brooklyn, appointed by republican
Mayer Schroeder, politically admitted last night
that the republican wealth aad respect would not
become his bondsmen, and he had to depend up
on democi ats who used in to secure democratic
appointing nts in his office.
Arrested.
An Italian padrons aned Arnico was arrested
for selling boy for Sl75.
DefaIcatiOn.
A defalcation of one hundred thousand doa 5
by one Of the telers of the Bauk OF North Amer
ic has been discovered, and II is said have ex-
tended over period OF several years. The de
posors will not suffer any loss but the capital OF
the bank will be impaired.
William Do.d, President of the Bank of MOI tn
America, states that on the morning of Saturday
February I'd, upon the commencement of the eX-
am nation by the bank department, pay ing teller
Augustus NJ. Turney confessed he was a def4ulter
to the amount OF Sl00,600. He has been IN tue
service of the bank twenty-five years, and was
much respected. Since the discovery the bank
has been thoroughly examined by official State
examiners of the bank department.
Railroad Matters.
While the examination of Receiver Jewett OF
the Erie Railroad on "A charge nv stOckholder Of
swearing to false affidavit OF tue company's af-
fairs was about being continued before police
judge Morgan hi. morning a writ of Gel lorarl
was served on him. The magistrate made re-
tuIn b, fore Judge Donohue 10 the supreme court
chambers at 3 30 p. NJ. The judge reserved his
decision the examination by the mag istrate TO be
suspended meantime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
erdict.

MANCHESTER February 6. Charles II. Narney
received verdict in the supreme court OF three
thousand dollars against the city for having his
foot crushed and crippled for life by the falling
of pile Of lumber on Elm street on Decoration
Dav, 1876.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07

Valentines are showing their iashy faces in the
windows of some of the stores in the city. The
BOYS and girls find great deal of amusement in
sending these illustrated notes each year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07

Cure that cough How With Adamson's Bo-
tanic Bslsam. 1t is warrented to cure coughs,
colds, and all lung difficulties. Sample free
Large bottles IS cents. Sold at Kinsman & Cos
Drug store. jan25tSwlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
Nominations Confirmed.

The Senate to-day confirmed the following
NOMINATIONS:
julius Stahel of New York, Consul at Osaka
and Hiogo.
James Lewis, naval officer at New Orleans.
John Oglesby, Asst Appraiser of Merchandise
at New Orleans.
U. S. Attorney-Nahan Webb, for Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07

Capt. Pattangall, and Hon. f. L. Richards made
the February examination of the Insane liosp-
tai, Tuesday, and found ever, thing in the usual
good condition. The patients present numbered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
CAN uA.
PERSONAL.

OTTAWA, February g. The Governor General
returned from Washington this morning, accom-
panied by son of President Hayes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
Milne State Agricultural soeiety-The
Next State Fair.

Milne State Agricultural Society-The
NEXT State Fair.
The Trustees of the Maine Sta,e Agricultural
Society held session in TIL, city, YESTERDAY, for
| the purpose of taking over matter, pertaining to
the interests of agriculture generally, and of this
society in particular. They voted to ask the leg
stature to grant them 81 900 to be offered in
premiums at their next show AMI fair, for roduc-
tons OF wheat and corn. believing that it would
pay the farmers of Maine to raise their own
bresdstuffs rather than pay their money to rail-
road kings for freight. The Trustees voted to
hold an exhibition this year; where will be held
will depend upon circumstances, and tie kindly
feeling manifested towards them ami substantial
help rendered by the larger places. The fair will
be held in one of these three places-Augusta,
Lewiston or Portland. The Trustees will soon
submit their propositions for bids. Will there be
any improperly in Augusta's making an effort for
the holding OF the fair here
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Railroad Matters.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Freights.

PHILADELPHIA, February 6. The freight wa
continues, and yesterday rates were given fiou
Philadelphia to Chicago as low as seventy cent
per hundred.
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The Dramatic Event.

The Dramatic Event.
George Rignold, the eminent English actor will
appear in Granite Hall, Wednesday next, in the
great play Of Henry v, with q strong cast Of
characters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07

BY some mistake, we omitted to mention the
fact that Mr.. Senator Rogers and wife of Bath,
and Ex-Mayor Richardson and wife, of Portland.
were on the reception committee, and did the
honors most gracefully, at the grand legislative
receptjon. the other evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
Legislative Notes and Gossip.

The Committee on Railroads yesterday after
noon agreed to report bill providing that rail-
road cou panies which have heretofore omitted to
apply to the Governor and Council, under chap.
10, public laws OF 1870, for abatement of taxes
claimed to be excessive, and whose claim Is
barred by Limitation, are permitted TO apply to the
Governor and Council for abatement nithin sixty
days from the approval of the act Any abate-
mcnt made by the Governor and Council. under
the act, shall he Of effect unless the railro I'd
company shall pay the arrearagcs OF taxes due
into the State treasury within four months after
the adjudication Of the Governor and Council.
This act is, we believe, friendly to the Maine
Central. The c 'mmlttee also voted to report bill
extending the chatter OF the Penobscot Central
Railroad Co.; also bill giving the Railroad Com
missioners siaiy OF $1,000 each. per year, they
paying then own cXpenses; also to report blll
tho,iziug Railroad Commits ioneIs to sdJudicate
claims a. TO . lroads tossing streets Ia towns
and cities, above aid below grade with a rig.t to
appeal to the Supreme Judicial court. This not
to affect roads or highways now lad out.
The committee, having disposed of "a business
before them. VIII report finally to-day.
The Committee ou Commerce yesterday voted
to report bill establishing steam ferry from
Stdgwick to Deer lie. fhe committee, having
disposed Of all business before them, will report
ina ly to-day.
The Committee on Legal Affairs yesterday vot-
ed to report bill to publish IN tnose lapers that
wilt publish the same without expense, list OF
boy in the Reform SchOo, who are suitable to be
placed 10 families or as apprentices. To report
bill tbat County COMMISSIONER, may order repalt
of hig hsays petition Of lhi sponslble Ter
sous. Leave to vi hdraw on petition to amend
Superior Court fct of Cumby lltud county. To
report bill authorizing Stlectmen Of Towns OF
1000 or more inhabitants on day Of election, to
put names on check hit, inadvertently left OH,
aud to correct clerical errors \ hearing viii
be given on the game laws Friday afternoon, and
at that time the committee intend TO close up all
guinness before them.
Three committees Will report fualy today.
The committee on Finance VIII thls afternoon,
give hearing on the subject If the Maine Cen
tral UOspltal. ia the Treasurer office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07

large majority of the re,d, nts along the
route have signfed in writing to the Mayor the If
approval of 1.-THE proposition to allow the BOYS and
girls to use Burnt Hill and Winthrop street as far
east as Summer street, for coastug with hand
sleds, on Wednesday and Saturday aiteinoons.snd
on other secular days after four o'clock, +. NJ.
We understand the authorities are favorable to
granting the privilege asked for by the children
20 far as the ordinances will permit.
The Knickerbocker Steam Towage Co.'S tugs
are being put in order preparatory for the spring
and summers work. The boiler Of the Resolute
has been taken ont, and is being put in thorough
repair by Portland parties. The Resolute will
also be stopped and otherwise fixed up The
Unions boiler is receiving an oyerhanling by
Messrs. Moulton & Son, and slight repairs
being made on the Poptan aud others of tie
company's bea's.
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Disasters to Maine Vessels.

Disasters to Maine Vessels.
Sch. Maggie d. Marston Of Rock land, from
Boston for Savannah, put into Hsmpden Roads
the 4h inst, with loss of sails and short Of sup
plies. and one man lost overheard.
Sch. Abigail Haynes, Ellsworth, Capt. Marcel,
which has been reported sunk in Long Island
Sound, arrived in New York all right
Sch. George Arey, Rogers, from Portland for
Philadelphia was spoken % inst, off Iewes, with
loss Of some sails.
Sch. Milwaukee OF Mllbiidge, which was dam
aged ct Vineyard Haven, in the gale of January
10th, has completed repairs and was reloadng %
inst.
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CONDENSED TELEGKAMS.

The liabilities of John F. Henry are over a
million dollars; assets $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07
EASrPORr.
Failure.

EAsTpoRT, February G. William C. Newcomb
groceries and ship chandlery, has failed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07

Messts. Moore 4 Fish Of this city, are enter
ing upon ice operations, having bult house
Just above the gate house, at the Kennebec dam,
which they are filling with ice. Thirty men are
employed and they will put in some 100 tons.
Tie ice ought to meet with a ready sale.
1t is strange why men won't keep cool even over
the subject of ice. The Bath Times says that
two ice companies in Bowdoinham are in quite
coptroversary over certain fields of ice on the
river at that place. Tuesday morning eight
teams, representing both companies, were indus
trousy scraping about half an acre, the owner
ship of which was claimed by both.
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Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States
warmer. clear or partly cloudy weather, light
southerly winds and falling barometer.
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Dtfn.

In iial'ovcll, FEB 3 Mr.. J aye 4. wife OF Mr..
Andrew 1hnson, forme' ly of Roc%land, aged 4S
YEAR Feb ,, OF dpht IBERIA, very sudden y, Miss
Nellie, daughter Of Mr, Warren ii. Mooers, aged
alb nj Ytars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-07

The easiest and simplest way that we know OF,
to symbolic Faith, Hope aud Charity, would be
to give three boxes of Slippery Elm Lozengers to
any of our friends who are suffering severely with
a cough or bronchial difficulty. They will per-
ceive no difference between the charm and mean
ing of the anchor, cross er heart, they are all
made sound and are imbued with sweetness and
goodness that will defy opposing forces, and amply
compensate the absence Of the three grsces, and
Solomon in recounting the gifts of the Queen of
Sheba could not have been more pleased than
will be your friends in receiving these seals of
your friendship, made from tears that flow from
the trees of the orient, mingled with the life Civ
ing and healing sap of the Slippery Elm trees OF
America Our ambassadors and plenpotentiaries
abroad will find this home medicine suave assis-
tant in diplomacy and constant unaware angel
that will prevent irritation and subdue infamms-
tory symptoms as well as actual. We wish we
had foreign mission, and all the Slippery Elm
Lozenges we wanted as our medical attache.
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Boston Stock List.

Sales at the Brokers' Board
BosToN, February 6, 1878.
Eastern Railroad, 5--a5i.
Boston 4 Maine railroad, 99IsOUO
Portland, Saco < Portsmouth, 70-a7Ols
Boston Maine railroad Is, ail0h
Eastern Railroad new 00-a55h
MaHe State Is, ll2-a0y0-