davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
THE POSTAL INVESTIGATION.
Testimony of Notary Public Boone Be-
fore the House Committee.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES.

WASHINGTON, March 30.
The House committe on Post Offices met to-day.
Notary Public Boone WAS recalled. lie testified
that he bid in the recent letting for over four hun
dred routes, sggregating 100000. His early
wealth was his ability and his credit. He assisted
Peck and Miner IN getting up bids and IN getting
information on which to base the amounts of the
bids, AMI in retlrn they provided bondsmen fo-
him
The com mttee were at times rather severe on
Boone. 1t appears that Boone signed bon 8.
while the names Of witnesses to his signature
were not added till afterwards, and represented
men with whom he WAS unacquanted.
Proposals were made out and certificates and
cases added afterwards, and other conditions
| changed. Parties to such sfidavits could not be
held tO answer for perjury.
Representative Cannon was especially caus.ic in
regard to the tax-business habits of Boone. He
asked witness il, with such practice in view, be
regarded himself Is equally honest now when
under government employ, and Boone replied
that he did.
The Other members of the committee betrayed
considerable curiosity in regard to Boone's life
and doiDgs IN Tenne ssee. from which State, (as
he tesufed) he was driven away Is a carpet bag
ger, having sunk or abandoned Q million dollars
lie also testified that when he came to the State
from Ohio. n few years before. he WAS worth only
about S35 900.
The Irregularities in the proposals were clearly
developed, which in the opinion of some of the
comm ttee would make bids invalid. and should be
communicated 10 tue Postmaster General.
Boone commended that they were ordinary prac-
tees among contract, etc.; that the condemns-
tions Of these proposals would do away with
large proper ton Of those accepted in the recent
letting, aud that the same structures should not be
| required in respect to this preliminary bond pro-
viding it was III Correct, legal form 8 in ordinary
| afiidavits, since smother bond must be prepared
and accepted by the department, which would
make all secure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
SENATORIAL CAUCUS.
Discussion Of the Course of the Admin.
IstratIon.
PLAIN TALK BY SOME OF THE REPUB
LICAN SENATORS. .a.

WASHINGTON, March 80. The republican sen
ators to-oay held caucus, in which the courxe Of
the administration was discussed with freedom.
The emily outspoken supporters of the admins
tration were Messrs. Burnside, Hoar, Matthews
and Christiancy. The Senators were more than
ordinarily silent, refusing to talk the subject.
1t appears from the views expressed by the Sen
ators, that while they concede that the speech Of
Senator Howe, delivered q week ego, is mainly
just in its structures the course of the sdminis
tration, they can no propriety in recalling pact
events IN Louisiana and elsewhere, and of making
direct issue with the President and they are a.
SO agreed that the so-caled civil service reform is
deception and a failure. They therefore think
that the republicans should stive to strengthen
their party, irrespective of whs the President may
say or do, and they point TO the late election IN
New Hampshire, TO show that it resulted in favor
OF the republicans, apart from any considerations
connected with the national administration.
They are Of the opinion that il would be better
to approve Of such measures they can in the fu-
ture, rather than oppose the President for what
has already been done by him in his southern CON-
Citation policy and other measures which do not
meet with republican approval. Besides, to make
open issue with the President, would benefit
the democratic party to the injury Of the repabli-
can party.
They say they can do nothing, DO matter what
independent course the President may think prop
or TO pursue At the same time they do not in.
pute dishonesty of purpose to the President, and
see some things in his ADMINISTRATION to approve,
but they doubt the wisdom OF much Of his so-cal-
led policy.
As committee Of Senators appointed By the
caucus heretofore called on the President with re-
gard to appointments, etc., and failed to cone to
40 understanding, it is considered useless again 10
approach him in similar way, ss the President
acts independently Of Senatorial advice or confer
ence.
1t is known that the President on that occasion
regarded the call as q mere personal matter, and
n no puhlic int ST And fhprefore he NJ
disturbed under oil the circumstances.
The republican Senators do not think it wise to
take an active part against the President, but to
do the most they for the interests Of their par
ty, remembering that the President has three
more years TO serve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
WASHINGTON.
Committee DOings.

WASHINGTON. March 81. The Senate commit
tee on railroads, to-day dt cided BY vote of six to
two, to recommend the passage Of Senator Mitch
ellis Northern Pacific bull, which does not essen.
TALLY change its principal features. The bill ex-
tends the time for the construction and completion
of the road eight years.
The committee also agreed to recommend the
passage OF the bill appropristing $4,000 for the
survey OF what is known as the Austin Pacific
route for . railroad from Texas through Mexico,
to the Gulf.
The House Pacific committee took action of the
pro-rata question, and majority Of = to 5 decd-
ed to report bill naming three commits ioners to
adopt rules and regul ations to secure the opera
ton Of the Union Pacific and Kansas Pacific and
other branches, ia accordance with acts OF Con-
gress, as q continuous line, without discrimina-
ton
The committee agreed to insert the names of
Charles Francis Adams of Massachusetts,, and Al
bert Finck of Tennessee, Is two commits toners.
Ex-Governor Haxht of California, was me ntioned
q, the third commissioner, but the committee I'D.
Journed until Monday, without final action on this
point
Naval Mat ers.
The operations Of the May department were
looked into ON Saturday by the Committee on na-
val affairs, which had bufore it the surviving mem
beers of the late firm Of Wood & Dialogue of Phil
ahelphia, IN connection particularly with the char
ter aud purchase of the steamboat Burlington BY
Secretary Robson.
Public Lands.
The committee public lands heard state
ments on the subject Of land surveys in the West
ern States and territories. None of the proceed
ings possessed much public interest.
Indian N alters.
1t appears from official documents that the total
expenses OF the Sioux war were $23l2, $50.
Financial.
WASHINGTON, March 81. The interal revenue
receipts for March show falling of from the cor
responding month of 1877. of over 81 200, 900.
The receipts the part eight months show = reduc-
ton OF S., 500 900.
The New Silver.
To the close Of March 81 ,0O0, 900 silver dollars
had been coined. Arrangements have been COM
pleted under which during April the Philadelphia
mint will turn out 81 100000.
Mexican Affairs.
The Mexican recognition questions are likely to
come before both houses of Congress in the course
Of Q few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
M MASSACHUSETTS,.

Fire.
SPRINGFIELD, March 80. A fire Saturday morn
ing burned out q section of the Haron car c0mpa-
ny's building. The Connecticut valley chrome
hthogrsph company lose ST.. 600, insured $34, 900
Seymour & Brothers. paper box manufacturers
$4,000, insured $500.
PAPER Sold.
HAvERH,LL, March 80. The Daily and Week.
ly Gazette were sold by mortgage sale to Ira II.
Abbott of this city, for $3.50.
Labor Troubles.
FALL RIVER, March 81. A mass meeting oil
operatives packed Music Hall last evening. The
committee appointed At q previous meeting re-
ported that the Board of Trade refused to meet
and confer with them. relative TO reduction.
Speeches were made severely condemning the
course taken by manufacturers. and resolutions OF
this tenor we're adopted. 1t was decided not to
strike at present, operatives to continue work IN
der protest, but pledged to combat manufacturer,
at q favorable opportunity.
An Assault.
Boston, March 81. Hugh Reed was fatally
assaulted this afternoon, by VIM. Burns, at the
house Of the former, IS Chardon st. The quarrel
arose from dispute over the ownership of q dol.
lar bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
FINANCIAL MATTERS.
Statement of the Operations of the Natl
Bank OF REDEEM ption Agency.

WASHINGTON, March 80. The following isl
statement Of the opera tons Of the operations Of
the National Bank of Redemption Agency, for the
month and the nine months ending the year, as
compared with the corresponding periods of last
year:
National Bank notes disposed of-month, uine
| months-
Notes 6t for circulation, assorted and returned to
the banks of Of issue:
Month. 50, AIS, 700
Nine months, liz, 800
Notes unfit for circulation, assorted and delivered
to the comptroller of the currency for destruc-
ton and replacement with new notes;
Month, 50. $50 300
| Nine months, 81, 536 500
Notes of failed liquidatinx and reducing banks
deposited in the treasury:
Month, 1922 $50
Nine months, 7,o33,600
Totals for 1873
| Month, $l3,592 $50
Nine months, loo, 900
Totals for 1877
Month, SlS,377 300
Nine months, 65,755 900
Decrease
Month, s4,7s5, $50
Nine months, 9,593,9OO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01

PARIS, March 81. A special TO the Patrie from
Vienns, says that rumor is current there that the
immediate mobilization Of four hundred thousand
men on the frontiers has been ordered.
The Temps Vienna despatch reports that in
cons qnence of q demonstration In the Hungarian
diet on Saturday. when an allusion TO an Inder-
stand with England was made, II was cheered.
NJ TIA, chief of the Hungarian ministry. has
been summoned to Vienna.
LONDON, March 81. The Paris papers publish
Telegram ffom Athens, stating that rumof 10
current there that Eng land has asked permission
to encamp an expeditionary corps on Greek terri
tory.
CoNsrANTISoPLE, March 81. The Turks have
re- occupied Bujukdere.
The evacuation of the quadrlatersi BY the
Turks has been deferred for the present.
Grand Duke Nicholas to-day presided over the
grand military council at San Stefans. lie will
visit the sultan again shortly.
LONDON, April l. The Standards correspond.
ent at Berlin says that in consequence of Austra's
refusal TO come to an arrangement with Russia Il
Is believed that Prince Gortscbakoff has already
informal Lord Lotus that Russia il ready to
yield to England's demand in regard 10 the con-
gress.
A special to the Standard dated Constantinople
Friday states that If the English fleet is not with
drawn the Russians will occupy Constantnople
with the approval of the sultan.
The same correspondent understands that Mr..
Bsyard in accordance with instructions from the
British government has asked the porte what its
attitude would be 10 the event OF an Anglo Rus
sian war. Safvet Pasha replied that he was per-
sonally inclined to neutrality bat would submit
the matter to q council.
The Times has the following from Paris; s.
Belgrade telegram states that Servia will join
Russia in event Of the Anglo Russian war.
The Bucharest Correspondent of the Times says
that English merchant vessels at Galatz have been
ordered by the owners to sail Immediately, even
without cargo.
Gen. Zimmerman's corps have been ordered 10
Maldar Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
North iboro' Locals.

We are sorry to announce that Rev. J. S. Dore
whose health few weeks ago was greatly i'm.
proved, has had an i'll turn and is again danger.
continued i'll health, he has sent in his resigua-
ton as pastor of the Baptist church, which will be
received with bitter regrets, for he bad gained
the love and confidence of hi, people. Three
wears ago this spring, Mr.. Dore accepted call to
this church, where he found q very pretty church
grosnipg under q debt of several thousand dol
lars, with small, weak society and Sabbath
school, and congregation to correspond but BY
his faithful, efficient and unweared lsbois, they
have lifted the debt, made the pews free, built up
large society and congregation, doubled the
number in the Sabbath school, to the library
of which one hundred dollars worth of books
have been added the past winter. His
first two years among them, one third of his
salary was pad by the Baptist Mission Board the
past year it was withdrawn, as they are now self
sustaining. 1t will be difficult for this church to
find man that will Fl Il his place. We trust that
the app, aching warm weather will again restore
him to health and TO the service of his Master, in
which be takes great delight.
Mr.. Lev, Gardiner has sold out his grocery
business to MIR. Benson Nelson of China
Mr. John Emery has sold his house and black
smith shop to Mr.. Geo NOVEL;. The Feren
brothers of Readfeld, have leased the house and
shop. They said to be first class at horse
shooting and ironing carriages.
Last Monday, James Cavanaugh lost his only
cow. Money enough was at once contributed TO
buy him u better one.
Winter term of town school closed Saturday,
March 23d. Spring term will commence Mon.
day, April 18th.
The fourth quarterly meeting for vassalboro
aud China charges, will be held At China, Satur-
day and Sunday, April 9th and 9Th, consequently
there will not be any service ut the Methodist
church in this place on that Sabbath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
FOREIGN.
England.

LONDON March 80. The Times financial .r-
tcle say, in the silver market the activity of the
last four days has disappeared aud is f.llowed By
slight reaction. 1t is believed the recent large
American order is now completed, and this. coup
led with the unfavorsble turn Of politics, hes
caused the market TO be quite stagnsnt. Silver
"a IL.
Italy.
ROME, March 2S. Cardinal McClosxey pre-
sented General Grant to the Pope, to-day.
Personal.
ROME, March 81. Father Beckx, general Of
the Society of Jesus is i'll.
Germany.
BERLIN, March 81. The government Of Mo
arsgaa has accepted the conditions proposed By
Germany.
Greece.
ATHENS, March 81. The Turkish force esti-
mated at ten thousand have stormed the insurg-
ent position on Mount Pelon, and captured Mao
rin'tza. The insurgents sre entreching Rev posi.
tons. The losses 90 both sides were heavy. Ihs
news Of another battle is momentauly expected.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 30. The Russian
government has stopped exportstiss Of srnia
from Teon Licha, Toulchs and RustenAja On ~
Black Sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
The Indians.
Gen. Sheridan's Proposed Plan of Oper.
atoms.

New YORK, March 30. Gen. Sheridan SAYS be
does not intend occupying the strip of country be-
tween the Missouri river and the British line, but
if Congress makes an appropriation for post on
Milk river, he could put force there which would
command the border. a..i2Wns
At present the Yellowstone is to be made the
line of defence against the rsiding Indians from
Canada.
The 7th cavalry soon starts on its summer cam.
paign, with rowing commission to kill all skulk-
ing Indians. H7
A portion Of the troops under Crook are to b
established north of the Black Hills. from which
commission scouting parties will be sent out.
Terry will be ordered to drive all Canadian
hsi-breeds back to their own side Of the line,
from which they have been swsrming lately,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
Disasters to Maine Vessels.

The steamer Island Home passed the steamer
Franconia running into anchor off Falmouth IN
til the storm abaes. The wind was northeast,
and blowing gale.
The wrecking company expect to get the ship
Spartan of the beach near Fire Island to-day
The wind is of shore add will aid.
The schooner A. II. Hickman has settled in the
sand and the surf is breaking over her.
The schooner William Thomas, ashore on.
Woods End, has been sold for eight hundred dol
lars, and the cargo Of coal for one dollar and
ninety cents per ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01

The exercises of the graduating class in the
Rockland high school, of which w. o. Fletcher,
formerly of Augusta, 10 Principal, took place last
week, the publ C hall in which they were held be.
ing crowded. The graduating class numbered
fifteen, eight young ladies and seven young gen
tlemen, and they all had parts in the commence
ment exercises. According to q purpose which
they had previously formed, five of. the eight
young hdies, instead OF wearing the usual more
costly attire which seemed to be regarded as in
dispensable to such occasions, were dressed IN
light prints, tastefully made and relieved with
trimmings in which the class color, cardinal, pre-
dominated. The effect was very pretty, and the
toilets very becoming. Indeed, at least
half the audience may have supposed these young
ladies to have been attired in elegant light silks.
The young gentlemen wore the conventional
black, with floral favers. When the class en-
tered the high school it numbered 80. Number
who entered the Junior year, "a, reinforced by 2
members of q previous class. Number who en-
tel ed the Sub-senior year. IL. Number who en-
tered the Senior year Is, all Of whom graduated.
The age of the members of the class ranges from
10 to 10, the average being II. As an indication
of the popularity of the Principal, Mr.. Fletcher,
we notice that he has received from the class q
very valus bic and beautiful present, in the shape
Of q quarto edition of tue "Ancient Mariner,
with supeib illustrations by Gustsve Dore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
A Gentle Hint.

In our style Of climate with its sudden chang.
es Of temperature rain, wind and sunshine OF
ten intermingled in a single dsy,-it is no wonder
that our children, friends and relatives are So
often taken from us by neglected colds, half the
deaths resulting from this cause. A bottle OF
Boschee's Gerham Syrup kept about your home
for immediate use, will prevent serious sickness, a
large doctors BILL and perhaps death, by the use
of three or four doses. For curing Consumption
Hcmon hayes, Pneumonia, Severe Coughs
Group or any disease Of the Throat or Lungs, it.
success is simply wonderful, as your druggis,
will tell you. German Syrup is now sold in every
town and village on this continent. Sample bot
tie for trial, l0c.; regular size, 75c.
declO. teod,Sxtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
loraI ami State Nems.
AN ALL FOOLS DAY WARNING.

II on the street, to-day. bundle lies.
Regard il not with wistful eyes;
For ten TO one it's sawdust, yea, or sand,
While round the corner there's band
OF urchins who will laugh and shout
To see you lift the prize and turn the sswdust out
And il ' GU chance to zee q hat,
Don't kick
It's q trick
For in il there's brck-bat;
And the toe that you use will suffer pain
While the boys yell out april fool" again.
And touch not the wallet that you see,
Large and fattened though it be:
Not even dollar Of ninety two cents"
Would meet your eyes among its contents
And should you pick it from the ground
There's nothing but paper you have found
Inaeed to-day, look sharply round
By q mischievous set the hours are ruled,
And clever the one that's not "April-fooled."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
CALIFORNIA.
Marine Intelligence.

SAN Francisco, March 80. Inquiry shows that
the steamer Pelican is being fitted up fer trading
between the Costa Rican and Columbian ports.
The agent Of the Costa Ricsn government having
negotiated for her purchase, she will be so fitted
thst she can be utilized As a war vessel whe never
necessary.
Washington authorities simply ordered that
watch be maintained upon her in case any unlsw-
full measures should he taken in connection with
her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO rHE-
Daily Keunsher auurnal.
PORTLAND.
Drowned,

Drowned.
PORTLAND, March 80. A letter from the post
master of Heckatoo. Arkansas, brings the intelli-
gence that on Thursday, March 10th. Edward
Later, g passenger on the steamer Katie Hooper,
on the Arkansas river, bound for Memphis. fell
overheard and was drowned. The postmaster
says Lister had formerly lived in Portland, and
was then on his way TO Watson station. Lincoln
county, Arkansas, where he said he had an uncle
living.
Arrival.
The steamship Lake Chsmplsin, Captain Bern
son, arrived from Liverpool, via Halifax, at seven
o'clock yesterday morning. She brings . large
cargo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
ROCKLAND.
The Opinion Libel Shit.

INC OpIhiUu LIDtI Su1ts
RoCKLAND, March 80. At 3.l5 Friday after.
noon, the libel case Of General Davis Tillsou
against the Rockland Opinion went to the jury
who, after being out till II 80 Saturday morning
was allowed to separate, being unable to agree
The jury came into court at nine o'clock in the
morning and were discharged. The case stands
for new trial at the September term. The jury
stood eight for plaintiff, and four for defendant
and was composed of seven democrats and five
republican,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
NEW YORK.
For Europe.

For Europe.
New YORK, March 30. Sis steamers sail to-
day for Europe, all heavily laden.
Gold.
Gold opened at l0l rs.
Aid for Turkey.
Appropriations Of $1,000 are received for the
Turkish Compassionate fund. The region Is thor
oughy stripped and devastated by the contending
armies during the past year. Many months if
not years, will be necessary tor complete recuper-
alton, and the efforts of the benevolent should be
continued yet for many months to come.
Any one can forward contributions to Rev. G.
II. Bush, SO Barley House, New York. or to l..
5. God. treasurer Of the American Board of the
Congregational House, Boston.
Resignation.
A special Washington despatch states that Col
lector Smith of Chicago, has resigned, owing TO
the unsatisfactory result Of his charges against n
Y. importers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
BOwdOin College Notes.

Winter term ends Tuesday noon. Examine
tons Monday and Tuesday morning. Vacation
one week and two days-"short and sweet
The Senior aud Junior exhibition will tax,
place on Monday night at Lemont Hall dane,
after the exhibition.
The Freshman crew is training in gymnasium
| and will get on the river next term.
Arrangements are making for . Field Day mex
term. The following officers have been elected
President, J. w. Thing; Vice President, F. Kim
ball Secretary and Treasurer, F. W. Hall Direc
tors. H. W. Ring, J. T. Riley. H. s. Payson
Master Of Ceremonies, II b. Fifeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01

II Is the Portland Advertiser that sarcastically
suggests that there are dead beats" enough in
Portland to keep Mr.. Gennett's sugar factory run
ling till fall. But while the materials may meet
requisite, dried up, f ar they do not contain
the sugar element, which is quite necessary. Mr..
Geunett doesn't want vinegar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01

Mr.. Charles l.. Brann Of this city, while visi-
ting his old home in Whilefeld last week, found
10 one neighbornood, within an area of mile
twenty persons over 81 years of age, the younges,
being 81, and the Oldest SO. In that same neigh.
borhood Mr.. Brann ba, five unces sged respective
" &C. 80, 81, SO and II years, while his father and
mother are 70 and 70 years old. Most of them
are p city smart and able to work about the house
and farm