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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
A Terrible Plot Discovered.
Narrow Escape Of Luxembourg PaIa'
from Obstruction by Fire.
Condensed KILOGRAMS.

1t is believed President Grevy will invite
the Senate to dissolve the deputies.
The association called the Central Parnell
Club, to aid suffering Irish tenants, met in
New York Sunday night, and mass meeting
10 called for next Sunday night Another
meeting was also held, at which were ap-
pointed committee to arrange q reception
to Parnell.
The first train on the Eastern Railroad ran
off the track at Essex. The driver, f. S.
Stocker, was killed. Several passengers
were injured.
Congressman Lay of Missouri, died in
Washington Monday morning.
Among the nominations to the Senate by
the President, Monday, was John Hay Of
Ohio, to be Assistant Secretary of the Estate.
A long report from the yellow fever COM
mission. which went to Cuba, states yellow
fever abounds throughout the Island.
The Queen, to-day, at Windsor Castle, re-
ceived the officers and men who distinguished
themselves in the Zulu war, and conferred
the Victoria cross and other decorations on
one corporal and three privates of Roorkes
Drift garrison.
In the Supreme Judicial Court at WOrces-
ter, yesterday morning, Louis Army was ar
raigned for the murder of James ID. Cutter,
At Nillbury, October 18th, by stabbing, and
pleaded not guilty. Thos. Callahan of Wor-
cester, also arraigned for murder, was not
ready to plead.
The Portland & Ogdensburg railroad liti-
CATION, Capen, Sprague and others lien credi-
tors to-day, and obtained a decree of fore
closure against the railroad on about $780,
600 Indebtedness. Six months are given to
redeem.
President Mitchell denies that the Milwau-
kee & St. Paul Company propose purchasing
the Northern Pacific railroad.
The general term of the Supreme Court af-
firmed the decision of the lower court, in the
case of Chastine Cox, the negro murderer,
and it now remains for the lower court to fix
the day for execution.
A dispatch from Richmond, Va, says the
readjusters of the Legislature nominated their
State officers last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
Clinton Locals.

Clinton Locals.
On Friday last Mrs. Gershom Flagg Of
Benton was thrown from a carriage and in
jured very badly, breaking her fore arm and
cutting a bad cash in the back Of her head
besides some internal injuries the extent of
which can not as yet be determined.-Mr
George Berry of Burnham who was severely
injured last week while drilling out an old
charge is doing well, also his son who was in
jured at the same time.-John Lamb has sold
his farm to Samuel Perkins.-Our village
schools do not begin until after Christmas
The measles are in town.--The cry of the
porker is heard in the land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
A Brutal Outra ge.


There is a family of French residing in
the rear of the Farmers Hotel, recently
moved from Waterville. 1t is understood by
those who are best acquainted with the par
ties, that the woman who represents herself
wife and mother is not lawfully so. During
the past few days there has been quite
number of Frenchmen rendeZvoused at the
house, celebrating the arrival of their fellow
countryman with the free use of ''fire water"
Yesterday they had general ''set to-" The
woman, feeling the need of more bread and
less rum, asked for shilling to purchase Il
loaf. Her loving (D spouse objected to the
needless expenditure of money, and instead
of giving her bread, dealt her heavy blow
over the head with his fist and threatened to
take her life. In great fear she fled to
neighbours house for protection. The other
members of the company joined in a free
fight. Black eyes and bloody noses and such
like pictures of runs work were made
about the room. At noon the children, a
girl some II and a boy l6years of age, came
home from the factory for dinner. The first
salutation the girl received from the man CD
was a heavy blow on the head. which feled
her to the floor, and blood flowed quite free
ly. The boy was marked with a black eye,
and otherwise bruised and shamefully treated.
About this time the officers put in an appear
ance, having been notified of the melee by
the neighbors. The doors were fastened, so
that they were unable to gain admission on
first trial, but their lawful demands were
soon needed and they were permitted to
enter. Two of the rioters were committed.
The girl returned to her work at the
factory without dinner, but after she
had received assurance that the fiend was out
of her reach, through the kindness of the
overseers of the mill, visited neighbours
house and partook of food. The second
edition of this interesting story will appear
in the police report to- morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
KENTUCKY.
Regulator Law.

GRAYsoN, December 8. On Saturday last
300 Elliott county regulators visited Clifty
Creek settlement, where they captured four
petty thieves charged with barn burning.
One was shot, probably fatally; one was
whipped to make him confess, this failing he
was strung up to tree until near dead, " hen
he yielded and gave the names of large
number of outlaws. The regulators COM
pleted their work by whipping the other two
numerically. The best citizens approve the
acts of the regulators.
Court Matters.
FRAHKFoRr, December 8. Buford, con-
victed of the murder of Judge Elliott, has
been granted a new trial by the court of ap-
peals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

The popular temperance organization of
Good Templars which is already large in our
State is being vigorously extended in every
county, by an earnest corps Of workers. AT
the last session of their Grand Lodge in
October the Grand Secretary, Geo. f. Brack-
EFT Of Belfast. reported $50 Lodges and some
1900 members which ranks Maine about
fourth in the list Of leading Grand Lodges in
the world. Since that time and during the
past six weeks Mr.. Bracket reports some
twenty new Lodges instituted. About so
Juvenile Temples or Lodges for youth and
children have also been organized during the
past six months. This is the most favorable
season for organizing Lodges and the work
will be pushed during the next six weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
Gardiner Local News.

The Rev. Mr.. Locke of Augusta, oficiated
at Chrsts Church Sunday, in the place of
Mr.. Bradley, who is in Boston.
The sale and supper last Thursday evening
at the Episcopal vestry, was a success finan-
cially. They took about $50 net. The
readings by Mrs. Harry Richards and Miss
Maud Howe were excellent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.

Senate.
WASHINGTON, December 8.
Mr.. Hill Of Col, introduced a joint resolu-
ton authorizing negotiations with the Ute
Indians for relinguishing their reservation in
Colorado.
Referred.
Mr.. Hoar Of Mass, introduced bill to es-
tablish labor commission.
Referred.
Mr.. Bailey of Tenn, introduced a bill to
encourage and educate the colorcd race.
Referred.
4Resolutions calling for all correspondence
in regard to troubles at White River reserva-
ton, and for information as to the violation
of treaty obligations by miners encroaching
on the Ute reservation, were adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

The Floods.
PEsTH December 8. Grosswarde, in Hun
gary, which was inundated by an overflow OF
of Korase river, is now out Of danger. Since
Sunday other floods have been reported in
Transylvania.
Legislative.
vienna, December 8. The committee of
the upper house of Reichsrath adopted a res
olution in favor of restoring the army bill,
which was amended by the lower house, to
its original form.
A Terrible Plot Discovered.
BERLIN, December 8. 1t is reported that
that close to an Odessa Railway Station,
three mines filled with powder and nitro
glycerine, has been discovered.
Narrow Escape of Luxembourg Palace
from Obstruction by Fire.
PARIS, December 8. Luxembourg Palace
narrowly escaped Obstruction. Fire which
has been smoulpering for some time. broke
cut under the flooring of the library, but was
discovered before it had extended. A num-
Der of books were burned.
Cattle Plgaue.
LARNIcA, December 8. The cattle plague
has broken out ON Island Cyprus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Many Petitions Presented to the Governor
and Council Urging investigation of the
Charges made by County Attorney
ROumds-Hearingi I'm the Mandamus Case
Begins Tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
THE IRISH AGITATION.
Brennan the AgitatOr.

DUBLIN, December 8. Brennan, the agi-
tatOr, was conducted to court to-day under
small escort, and was cheered by large
crowd on the way.
CASTELAR,, lDecember 8. Brennan was
admitted to bail tonight. After his release
he addressed crowd at his house. He an
nounced that whatever he said at Balla he
was prepared to say again. He was loudly
cheered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

A contract was signed, Saturday afternoon
between the American Union Telegraph Com
pany and the Eastern Railroad corporation,
whereby the former company has been grant,
ed the privilege of building its telegraph lines
along the whole of the Eastern Railroad and
branches operated by that company. The
telegraph company commenced distributing
poles along the line between Boston and Port
land Monday morning, and will put on large
force of men at these different points, to set
as many as possible before the ground is closed
up by frost. The railroad company grants
this privilege, for the reason that the tele-
graph company propose having two indepen-
dent wires to each place on the route one of
which is to be used by the railroad, the other
for the exclusive use of the telegraph COM
pany for its patrons. This will, probably,
affect the Western Union on this line, as the
new company will put wires in all the rail-
road offices along the entire route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.
NEW YORK. Dec. Q.
Ereniag Report.

Ereaiag Report.
Money easy, 5ai on call, closing at 8. Prime mer-
camille paper 5ls6l.
The week opened on stock exchange with strong
and buoyant speculation, and in early dealings prices
advanced to s. Coal and Tel. shares leading In the
Improvement N. J. rose u from Saturdays closing
prices Toward midday there a reaction OF to
n, which was followed during the afternoon by re-
covery of to u. This subsequently lost, but in
the final dealings very strong tone prevailed, and
the market advanced to %, closing with upward
tendency to prices.
Transactions, 327, 200
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
WEATHER REPORT.

War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer, |
Washington, d. c., Dec. 9,-l a. m. I
Indications for the Next "a Hours,
For New England.
Rising and higher barometer, colder norther.
ly winds, veering to sasterly, and partly
cloudy weather, followed Tuesday night by
slowly rising temperature and rain, partly Vi
snow in the northern portions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Mr.. Stephen Berry has lately compiled and
published an extended history of Mt. Yer
non Chapter, No |, Royal Arch Masons of
Portland. The Chapter is the Oldest in the
State, having been founded in 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
BY GRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
THE MANDAMUs CASE.
The Hearing to be Held at Augusta, on
Wednesday, Dec. 10.

FRYEBuRG, December 8. Judge Virgin,
upon agreement of parties, has consented to
conduct hearing in the mandamus case
against Secretary of State Cove, at the Capt.
tai, on Wednesday, the tenth inst The
court will not finally adjourn here until this
case is disposed Of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

'Little Corinne," who made so great a hit
as "Little Buttercup' with the Murphy Min
ature Co., will shortly take the road at the
head of Juvenile organization playing
nCinderella."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Mr.. ]. A. Mitchell has nicely fitted up and
painted the large Insane Hospital passenger
sleigh. He has large number of new and
second hand sleighs in readiness when snow
calls them into use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

"a stitch in time saves nine" So the
managers of the Kennebec bridge argue, and
are supplying the defective walk with new
plank. This much needed repair may pre-
fat iob.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

There was quite rise in the Kennebec
yesterday. Men and bows were out in boats,
busily at work picking up drift wood. The
river below the falls at Skowhegan is full
of ice and logs. At various points along
shore large jams were formed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

The old horse, belonging to Chas. jerks,
known on the street as the 'old PAGER" re-
ing him unfit for service. His owner pro-
nounced the benediction yesterday morning.
"Poor old hos, let him die" over his last
resting place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
CANADA.


QUEBEC, December 8. In the court of sp-
peals, judgment was rendered questioning
the copias upon which Paine, the Fall River
defaulter, was arrested. Paine is now stay
ing at the Russell House, with family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Prof J. f. Lord, "The popular Reader"
who has been engaged for Tuesday evening
Of next week, Dec. l6, at the Free Baptist
Church of this city, has appeared in the
Y. NJ. c. A. course in Boston three success
sive seasons before overlooking audiences.
He has been received elsewhere with favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Andrew J. Chase of Portland, G. w. c. T.
of the Grand Lodge of Maine, has appointed
John II. Marrow of Winthrop, special deputy
for the several districts of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

The Congregational sociable will meet at
the chapel this evening. Members of the
parish are cordially invited. Supper will be
served at seven o'clock. Afterwards there
will be vocal and instrumental music. fur
nished by the choir and other friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Some of the fast teams from out of town
yesterday morning would be liable to real
estate tax, if the quantity of mud they brought
in were taken into account
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

The Unitarian sociabe will meet with
Mrs. w. II. Bigelow on Thursday evening
next, at her residence on Crescent street, at
the usual hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
A Forthcoming Report.
NOVA SCOTIA.


HALIFAX, December 8. Yesterday, Mich
ael Wrayton, his son and daughter, and
man named Sears of Woods HarbOr, were
drowned at Antrace, Argyle Harbor, while
going across in boat to church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

P. o. Vickery has harvested on his farm,
east side of the river, seventy-four bushels Of
handsome barley from three bushels sowing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Bill Fairfield has two yokes of five years
old oxen, and they make one of the hand
soonest teams often seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Farmers in Sidney were at work with the
breaking up pillow yesterday. This sounds a
little out of place for December eight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

The river was considerably on the rise
yesterday, being two feet higher than usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

R-Partridge Bros. druggists under Gran.
lite Hall sell the purest medicines, drugs,
chemicals, dyes and apothecaries goods
generally at the lowest cash prices and guar
antee quality and quantity as represented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

The managers of our local Pinafore, in
addition to paying her expenses, have pre-
scented Miss Baldwin purse Of twenty
dollars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Three Pinafore Companies travelled on
the same train over the Maine Central Rail
road one day last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
Buried AT Sea.

SAN FRANCIsco, December 8. Capt. o.
F. Morse Of the ship John Bryce, which ar
rived yesterday from Liverpool, was buried
at sea. He was native of Thomaston,
Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Little Johnny Rowe had the middle finger
of his left hand badly jammed while playing
with one Of the Cushnoc hose carriages yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Between two and three hundred hearers
attended the last Sunday afternoon meeting
Mt the factory boarding house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
Strike.
NEW YORK.
To be Hanged.

New YORK, December 8. Nathan Green
field, recently convicted, after the third trial,
for the murder of his wife, was sentenced to
be hanged next Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
Superior COurt-Judge WhitehOuse pre-
siding.
MONDAY, December Sth.

MONDAY, December Sth
No. 1913, Charles II. Ashford VS.. William
Doe. Moody and s. Titcomb for ptf. C. r.
Rice and Potter for deft Action for breach
of warrant in the sale of a horse, the dam
ages claimed being 800. The ptf. alleges
that he snapped horses with the deft., and
paid S35 to boot, on dett's warranty that the
horse was sound and without fault, and was a
good horse to do farm work, single or with
another horse, whereas the horse proved on
trial to be balky, ugly and unfit for the PITS
use. At tie close of this report the examinas
ton of Witnesses is proceeding, but the Judge
intends, if possible to close the testimony to-
night, SO as to enter upon the criminal docket
tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
DAKOTA.
The Reno Court.

DEADwooD, December 8. In the Reno
court martial to-day, Maj. Reno delivered a
lengthy argument in his defence, in which he
claims he did not 60 beyond bounds of unbe-
coming conduct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

They say that Tom McGraw, Chas. Morton,
Gunny Halves and Geo Stacy are using their
influence in favor of the count out. Their
wisdom is eagerly sought for by those who
confess themselves less sagacious, or learned.
McGraw advises that the law of 1877 is I'M
constitutional, and would include the whole
of the revised statutes, if necessary, to carry
out the purpose of the conspirators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

1t was the anniversary of the Ladies' Mis-
sionary Society, which was observed at the
Freewill Baptist church, Sunday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Sad Accident.

BRocKroN. December 8. T. F. Gage
jumped from wagon attacked to a runaway
horse, and falling upon his head was fatally
injured.
Paine and Family to 60 to England.
FALL RIVER, December 8. dispatch
from Quebec states that Walter Paine, Sd,
and family, start for England, Thursday, via
Halifax.
Strike.
PITTsFIELD, December 8. The weavers
and spinners in Russells wooden mill struck
to-day for an advance of one cent per yard,
and after making the demand for the in
crease, which was refused, left the factory
without notice. The concern is one Of the
largest manufactures in Pittsfeld, and has
been running to its utmost capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Tom Lombard and Frank Ripley made
public exhibit of their drunkenness on the
street yesterday afternoon. by driving reckless
ly against the curbstone, causing fright and
disturbance generally. Their team was taken
in charge of by the police, and they were com
mitted to jail To-day, they will be brought
before the court to answer for their conduct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Mr.. o. S. Smiley is receiving large orders
for broom handles, manufactured at his fac
tory, on the east side. He has some eight or
ten hands employed, and turns out about FIVE
thousand handles daily. He is greatly en-
couraged by the unusually large demand for
his wares, and will increase the facilities of
his business early in the spring.
The store of Mr.. Carlos Hammond, at Sid
new Centre, was broken into December I'd, at
night. A number of barrels of -four, and
large quantities Of tea, sugar, &C.. taken,
amounting to upwards of $50. Search is be-
ing made for the thieves. A subscription has
been started to defray the expense of captur-
ing and bringing the depredators to justice.
A reward Of $l25 is offered by Mr.. Ham,
mond and the citizens, for information, lead
ing to the detection and conviction of the
thieves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
NEW BRUNSWICK.
Marine Disaster.

ST. JOHN, December s. Ships Miramichi
and Shule from Chatham. 10Th ult., were cut
through by ice, and lie at Bay Du Vim, three
fathoms apart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Hon. E. C. harrington of Fryeburg, was
registered at the Augusta House last eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Large quantity of hay was brought in yes
terday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

There are 922 post offices in the State of
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

Mr.. j. w. Clapps branch store will open
this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
WASHINGTON.
Committee Work.

WASHINGTON, December 8. The sub-com-
mittee will report favorably to the full COM
mittee the resolution introduced by Bicknell,
which contemplates an amendment to the
constitution to abolish the electoral college,
and provides for the election Of President and
vice-President directly by the people. Rep
resentative Pound will introdue at the earliest
opportunity an amendment to the constitu-
ton providing that the President be elected
for six years, and be thereafter ineligible, and
that members of Congress be elected for
three years.
A Forthcoming Report.
Joseph Nimmo, Jr., chief of bureau of
statistics, has just sent to the printer report
of the international commerce of the United
States, in the preparation Of which he has
been engaged for more than q year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

ES-Dow & Storer have a large stock of
Groceries, bought before the rise, and they
are selling at nearly the old prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09
1Aarrieo.

In North Vassalboro, Dec. 6, by Rev. n. Butler
Mr.. James Brmstine TO Miss Jane Fitzpatrick, both
of Vassalboro.
In Gardiner, Dec 2, Mr. Rufus Williams, to Mrs.
Rachel Godding, both of Gardiner; Dec T. Mr.. Mil
bury j. Spear to Miss Agnes 4. Hunt, both Of
Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-09

SS@Everybody who has used it speaks in
its praise-Adamson's Cough Balsam.