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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-18
AT 7AEGAIN:

WILL be sold at once. fixtures and good will o.
w desirable laundry, doing large and in
creasing business in excellent location. For a
smart young man and wife having small capital
this presents rare business opportunity. Apply to
f. w. WHITEHOUsE, Atty, Augusta, Me.
July 81. le79 auE2f&wn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-18

OFFICE-In Savings Bank Building, ia Water st
Bank open daily from A. VI. to p. NJ, and from
to 4.30 =. NJ. Saturday Evenings from to s.3
o'clock.
Daily globe., 1879-01-27
WHY rs THIS THV,C 2

There is one phase of the refunding of
the six per cent. bonds into four per cents
that is not wholly gratifying to the public,
an1. which the secretary of the treasury, if
he felt disposed, and was qualified for his
position, might remedy. We allude to the
increase Of the interest account that follows
the issue of the new four per cent. bonds.
The law under which they are issued pro-
vides that they shall draw interest from tho
date of their issue, but through some hocus-
pocus the interest on the bonds which thew
IRE to supplant does not cease for several
months. Hence it happens that we are pav-
ing interest on both the six per cent. and
four per cent bonds at the same time.
During the first week of January the treas
ury disposed of about forty millions of four
per cent. bonds, the interest upon which
commenced on the 1st of January. The
secretary of the treasury called in forty
millions of six per cents during the same
week, but instead of stopping interest inl-
mediately, he has announced that interest
on these bonds will cease on the LIST of April.
three months after the call. Thus it will ha
Daily globe., 1879-01-27
TOO LATE.
4n InfWriated Parent OUertdEes an EloD-
ing Couple u FetO Hours too Late.

lRichmond Ind.) Special, Jan. o.
About 8 o'clock Monday evening, as the Gin
cinnati express steamed into the depot at this
place, the train was boarded by 6ne-looking
old farmer, accompanied by quiet-looking old
gentleman, who, from his appearance, might
have passed for the family pastor. The two
gentlemen rushed through the train evidently
in great haste anxiously peering into the face
of every lady and gentleman in the car. '.Ab,
ha, I've found you at last, as he halted before
a lady and gentleman who were seated together
in most suggestive proximity that would in
dicate connubial bliss very recently acquired
The young gentleman jumped up and
demanded the mission of the elder
ly gentleman. II want nv dauph-
ter, you villain, and I'll have her or I'll have
your hearts blood,' exclaimed the now fnfuri-
ated old man; and, whipping out huge navy
he was about to level it at the young mans
head, when the gentleman who accompanied
him interfered. The passengers with which
the car was filled, hearing the row, the call for
blood, and seeing the pistol flashing in the air,
stampeded for the door, and IN a few minutes
there were but half dozen men besides the
interested parties in the car. ''Valentia." cried
and the scamp that stole you away from
me-" Suiting the action to the word, he
broke away from the old man who held
him. and covered the youthful pair with his
revolver. line girl, VINO had sat very quiet
thus far, sprang to her feet, her black eyes
flashing as she gazed into the face of her white
haired old father, saying: 'Father, I've mar
rled this man, and wherever he goes there 1
will go; and as for going home, will not
shoot or no shoot" The old man was so in
furiated at this outburst that he would have
killed them both had not the bystanders, who
had sympathized with the young couple from
the outset, disarmed the old man and held him
in a corner, and hustled the young couple out
of the car aud into another train that imme-
diateiy started Chicagoward. The old man and
his partner we're held until the fleeing couple
were in safety.
The bride was a petite little brunette, and
her husband was tine looking young man,
both, to all appearances, belonging to TIE
wealthy class of country people. As near as
could be learned, the parties lived at Whining
ton, Ind, and are all highly respectable people.
The match between the young people was
frowned upon by the father of the lady, and
she, with indomitable pluck, would have the
same man of her choice in spite of the old
folks. So they took the Sunday night train for
Cincinnati, where the knot was tied, with the
above results. Tke lady is said to be an only
daughter, and the affair that came SO near ter
minating with tragedy, will probably result
after the style of story books forgiveness,
and return to the old home."
Daily globe., 1879-01-27
SUPREME COURT.
srz1An1 OF DECISIONS FILED.
Leoi Butler ct al.. Respondents, as. chare
White, Sheriff Of Cottonwood county, Appel
ldnt;

Levi Butler ct az., Respondents, as. Charles
White, Sheriff Of Cotton,oood county, appel
ldnt;
SYLLABUS.
The ruling in Camp & Walker vss Thompson,
April term, 1878, holding certain instrument
to be an absolute conveyance, and not chattel
mortgage, followed. The ruling in Barry VS..
McGrade, IA Minn., 1853, holding that section
l37, ch 66, gen. stat, requiring notice to be
given in certain cases to an officer levying upon
personal property before bringing suit against
him, applies only to cases where the property
is levied upon or taken by the officer while in
the possession of the defendant in the process,
or his agent, followed.
A. E. W. with intent tc defraud his creditors
transferred personal property to ]. 81. w. Be-
the property, B.. a creditor of A. E. w.. enter.
cd into on arrangement with him and j. n. w.
pursuant to which the latter transferred the
property to B. in payment of the debt of A. E.
W. to him. Held that if this arrangement was
made In good faith, the transfer of
itors, although B. knew of the fraudulent
character of the transfer by A. 3. W. to J. H.
w. Where sheriff levies All attachment in an
action, an execution on the judgment in the
action issued after such sheriff goes out of
office, should be delivered to and executed by
the sheriff in office when it issues. An outgo-
ing sheriff had levied an attachment on person.
al property. An execution on the Judgment in
the action issued after such sheriff went out of
office, and was delivered to his successor in
office, who, with the knowledge and consent of
the plaintiff in the execution, returned it, mo
property found.''
Held, That this was an abandonment by the
plaintiff in the execution of the lien ACQUIRED
by the levy of the attachment. Order affirmed.
GuFIIIAN g. T.
Daily globe., 1879-01-27
MORMON WOMEN.

They appeal to the House Judiciary Conn
nsit;ee on Behalf of Themselves ANA Their
Children.
Washington Special (Jan. ~ to Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The judiciary committee of the House
were pathetically appealed to to-day by
delegation of Mormon women, against the
enforcement of the Anti-Po Polygamv law of
1872. Mrs. Wells, one Of the speakers said:
''We have been driven westward from State
to State, AMI at last took refuge on soil not
belonging to the United States, but to
Mexico. We were thought unfit to live
under the free American flag, and we took
that wilderness in which to build up a civil
ization of our own, and to worship God ac-
cording to our consciences. When the
United States took possession of our Terri
tory we were again hunted down by Cen
tiles who followed US there, and who. saw
that we had comfortable homes, good hus-
bands, and were rearing children in our
faith-good children, owned and blessed By
their kind fathers. These mon have stirred
up the Christian women of our country. who.
in appealing to you to further affict us.
know not what they do. We have no dram
shops, no paupers, no outcast women. no
illegitimate children. Enforce this cruel
law, let the Gentiles rule that territory, and
you must build prisons for our husbands
and aims houses for our children; and we
what shall we be before your eyes?'' Mrs.
Williams, daughter of Brigham Young
said: "My father, Brigham Young, loved his
children, owned them, and provided for
them. Will the government of the
United States make these women out
casts who are now honored
wives and mothers, grown gray in
rearing sons good citizens of the United
States? We thought that the constitution
of the United States would protect us in the
free exercise of religion, and that the law
would be pronounced unconstitutional. Now
that the supreme court has decided other
wise, we come to you for protection. We
are strength to this nation. Nowhere will
you find braver or truer men than our hus
bands and the sons we are rearing.'' MIR.
Conger asked what definite action this
committee was requested to take?
The reply was: ''You are request
ed to frame a better bill than this
now on-the calendar of the committee on
Territories, which Furnishes all Mormon
women for no crime-they have not married
several husbands-and which Furnishes all
Mormon men for the only redeeming feature
in their peculiar institution claiming and
recognizing these women rs wives. That is
the crime you see in Utah-not living with
several women, but honoring them and
claiming them as wives. Enact a law. if al
all, which will have power to protect these
women and their children, and repeal what
ever does them wrong.''
Daily globe., 1879-01-27
Ole Sinaenson, Respondent, as. Horace Thompson
ct az., appellants.
SYITARTJS

The act of Congress of March Sd, 1856,
extending the provisions of the act of
Aug. 4, 1852, entitled IAN act to grant the right
of way to all rail and plank roads and mac
adamized turnpikes passing through the pub
lie lands belonging to the United States ''to
the public lands in the Territories of the
United States" simply extended the act of
1892 with all its provisions, exceptions and
restrictions so as to operate in the territories
the same as in the States. Under the act of
Congress of March 8. 1857, entitled "an act
making a grant of land to the Territory of
Minnesota in alternate sections, to aid in the
construction of certain railroads in said Terri
tory, and granting public lands in alternate
sections to the State of Alabama, to aid in the
construction Of certain railroad in said
State,'' and the act of the Legislative
assembly of the territory of Minnesota on May
~, 1857, to execute the trust created by said
act of Congress, the Minnesota Pacific rail-
road company was authorized to appropriate a
right of way for the lines of road to be con-
structed by it, over the public lands of the
United States except where the Indian title
might still exist, and except probably land
otherwise appropriated by the general govern
ment and after the location of such rights of
way by said company, any person purchasing
from the United States, with notice Of such To-
cation, took subject to such rights of way.
Order reversed. GILFIILAN, @, j.
Daily globe., 1879-01-27

seen that we are paying ten per cent. on these
bonds, instead of four per cent, net loss
for the three months of $24O,O0O. Then,
too, MIR. Sherman does not call in the six
per cent. bonds as fast as the four per cents.
are issued, and that, too, adds to the interest
fund not little.
The law requires that as fast as the four
per cent. bonds are sold the secretary shall
call IN the bonds bearing six per cent. inter-
est IN equal amount. This Sherman has not
done, for according to Senator Beck there
are now outstanding nearly hundred
millions of bonds more than at the time the
four per cents were thrown upon the mar
ket Why has Mr.. Sherman SO openly vio-
lated the law? Why does he not call in the
nigh interest bearing bonds as fast as he
sells those bearing less rate of interest?
why does he not cease paying interest upon
SIX per cents as fast as equal amounts Of
tour per cents are sold instead of compell-
ing the public to pay ten per cent. on from
hfty to hundred millions of dollars for
three months? These are questions that
Sherman ought to be compelled to answer,
and answer satisfactorily to the people.
Mr. Sherman's partiality for certain of the
national banks throughout the country is
matter of public notoriety. These banks,
1t IS we'll known, hold large amounts of
SIX per cent. bonds. They can tell very
easily when those bonds will be called in, and
by taking and holding four per cent. bonds
on security of those they previously hold,
can draw ten per cent. interest in gold for
three months after the call for redemption
has been issued. In this way they can real
lze handsome return for their Investment,
while the taxpayers have to pay the fiddler.
Ihe matter looks crooked, to say the least.
Ine public who were unacquainted with the
inside workings Of the treasury department
have labored under the impression that as
the subscriptions to the four per cent loan
were pouring in the government was saving
two per cent. per annum. Instead of this it
has been costing us four per cent additional
to the interest previously paid.
Congress could not do better
thing than to give Mr.. Sherman thorough
shaking up and bringing him to realizing
sense of his duty in this matter. Subscrip-
tlons to the four per cent. loan are flowing
IN at the rate of about seventy millions a
week, while Sherman is calling in but twenty
10 twenty-five millions of six per cents
weekly, and giving bonus of three months
interest on these. This wanton and un.
necessary robbery of the people for the ben.
Git of few of Sherman's pets-and per
haps for his own benefit, too-must cease
and the sooner the better.
Daily globe., 1879-01-27
II DISREPUTdBLE COUPLE.

more malicious assault upon the char
acter of an honorable gentleman was never
made than that by the latest Louisiana per-
jurer, st. Martin, aided and abetted by Reed
and Cox, of the Potter committee, upon
Representative Stenger. 1t appears from
the testimony elected on Saturday that what
is Tow claimed to have been mistake-the
substitution of the name of Stenger for that
of Maddox in the af6davit-was deliberately
planned, and it was arranged to give the
affidavit publicity without informing MI.
Stenger, as courtesy demanded, that his rep
utat1on was compromised by its statements.
1t was thought an easy matter to set things
right by st. Martins avowal that the mistake
had occurred, but the cross-examination of
that witness showed very conclusively that
the whole thing was deliberate plot, de-
signed to ruin the reputation of an honor
able gentleman, and to throw discredit upon
the evidence elected through his efforts.
We confess to surprise that such men as
Cox and Reed should have lent themselves
to such disreputable scheme, but the evil
dence adduced, together with their own con-
fessions, leave no doubt of the fact that thew
participated in it, They admit that they
knew the allegations had been made affecting
the character of Mr.. Stenger, but made no
move to inform him of the fact, but con-
sented to the publication of the statements,
knowing them to be false and malicious. No
excuse can palliate such an offense. The
facts convict them of substantially suborn-
ing perjury for the most despicable of pur-
poses, and place them in the category of
criminals, unworthy of respect or considera-
ton.
Another fact was brought out in Saturdays
session of the Potter committee: That both
Cox and Reed had been guilty of just such
PRACTICES as were charged upon Mr.. Stenger
by st. Martin. They both admitted that
subpoenas had been issued for large num-
Der of witnesses to appear before the com
mlttee IN New Orleans issued privately
that they had been examined privately by
both of these individuals, but when it was
found that they would testify against the
cause they felt themselves called upon to de-
fend, they had been dismissed without hay
ing an opportunity.to give evidence before
the committee. They would not acknowl-
edge that they used undue influences to in
duce them to testify as they desired, but Mr..
Reed said he had peculiar points, to which
they would or should testify. The inference
is-and it is unavoidable-that when it was
found they would not testify to those "pecu-
liar points" either from fear of punishment
or hope of reward, they were sent back to
their homes. These revelations do not place
Messrs. Cox and Reed in very enviable DO
sition before the public, and it will take a
good many personal explanations to place
them right-to relieve them from the charge
Of having deliberately attempted to blacken
the character of fellow member of Con-
gress and associate upon the committee, and
attempting to suborn perjury-or, what is
the same thing, suppress testimomy-on be-
half of the cause in which they we're enlist
ed. Neither Of them have reason to be
proud of the part they have played.
Daily globe., 1879-01-27

lHe TOSSaOlt1cteS OF attainment 3n This
Country as Illustrated by tie Record of
Geu. Shields.
philadelphia Times.
The election of General James Shields to the
United States Senate by the legislature of Mis-
souri,, adds another of the many remarkable
chapters in the history of the most notable
Senator of the country. Born in Tyrone, Ire
land, in 1910, he emigrated to America in 1926;
settled in Illinois in 1882; entered its legisla-
ture in 1885; became auditor of the State in
1889; chosen supreme judge in 1S43; appointed
commissioner of the land Office by President
Polk in 1S45; went to the Mexican war as q
brigadier general in 1916; became governor Of
Oregon Territory in 184S; elected to the United
States Senate by the Illinois legislature in 1S49.
tor; rejected by the Senate as ineligible be-
cause Of some defect in his naturalization; re-
elected by the same legislature and admitted
to the Senate, where he served six wears: be-
came resident of Minnesota Territory on his
retirement from the Senate; elected one of the
first United States Senators by the legislature
OF Minnesota in 1857, and served the short term
Of two years; became brigadier general in the
Union army at the outbreak of the rebellion
and was the only officer who defeated Stone
wall Jackson; retired from military service be-
cause of disabling wounds; since then been
resident of Missouri; has been in such severely
straitened circumstances as to require him to
pledge his sword, presented to him for distin-
guished services in war, for his necessities. and
now he has been again chosen to the United
States Senate by the Legislature of Missouri to
serve the unexpired term ending on the 9TH of
March next. He is the only man who has rep
resented two States in the United States
Senate since the formation Of the government.
and be will soon enter the Senate to represent
the third State that has chosen him as it's high
est legislator. His history presents the grand
est illustration of the attainments possible
under our free institutions, and it would be
well for the republic if all who gain its honors
could wear them SO worthily as James Shields
the battle-scarred soldier of two wars and the
Senator from three States of the Union.
Daily globe., 1879-01-27
Chicago Produce Market.

ryeup CHICAGO, Jan. Is.
90 9RAlN-WEeat quiet but firm; No. red winter
s69s7e; s6S No. Chicago spring s47sc cash; s5Nea
soAc February; s6h @S6Ac March; No. 8 CHICAGO
spring 7Ohc; rejected 5Sc. Corn steady; far DO,
mand: 1aa So5s@3oHc cash; 3OsSc February; Sic
sl Maroh sSE9SSssc May. Oats, market dull and a
snaoe sIas lower; lsAc cash; 2o1c March; 2sN@23%e
firm; 9G0o92c. 'S ano
PRopISIoNs-pork ' Isl steady; far demand: ss. ss
cash; c1a; $40 February; 9.00@9.02h March; 9 Is5
y.aM April. Lard steady: fair demand; SIS 95 CASH.
ssSaAa6:0o sS February; 6.o7N @6.10 March: 6.1TnG
G aPf baas Baa meats eat easer
pteSzea WHTaR Rogs steady; fair demand; ss5o9s.s5
RECElPTs-9,5o0 barrels foHr: 10 ooo
bushels wheat; $4,000 bushels corn; 21ooo bnsSs1S
oasa; SS0S S@shels rye rye; $4,000 bushels barley
wheat $1,000 bushels corn; bushss ''ansis an.a
l,6Oo bushels rye; l2,0 600 bushels barley. 's's
Daily globe., 1879-01-27
SYLLABUS.

On an appeal from an order refusing to va
cate an attachment, an objection to the writ on
account of a blank in it not specified in the no.
tice of motion, nor appearing by the record to
have been brought to the attention of the court
below cannot be considered here. Where upon
an application to vacate an attachment the af-
fdavits are conflicting, SO that two equally fair
minds might arrive at opposite conclusions as
to the facts, the decision of the court below
upon the facts will not be disturbed. Order
affirmed. GILFnLAN, G. j.
Daily globe., 1879-01-27

SENATOR FERRY is very anxious on behalf
Of the Brazilian subsidy of three hundred
thousand dollars year, and asks third
conference on the subject in the hope that
it will be agreed to. The Democrats, how
ever, are determined that this joe shall not
pass, for they we'll know it would never &C.
conplish the object sought, but would be
diverted into John Roach's capacious pockets.
Daily globe., 1879-01-27

The McGarrahan claim, it has been de-
clded, will be referred to the court of claims
for adjudication. We are not sure that that
rs the proper place for it, although the merits
of the case ought to be adjudicated by some
legal tribunal. We would rather see it be-
fore one less corruptible. However, it will
be good thing to set it out of Congress,
where it has appeared to be immortal.
Daily globe., 1879-01-27

HE majority of the House naval commit
tee has determined to recommend the indict-
ment of Robeson for malfeasance in office.
It the grand jury Of the District of Columbia
adopts the recommendation, it may be lit
tie unpleasant for Secor's pal when he comes
to take his seat in the House next December,
Some members may object to sitting beside
e. man under Indictment for crime some
Democrats, we mean.
Daily globe., 1879-01-27

IT will require the votes of Patterson, of
South Carolina, and Conover, of Flor
ida, to unseat Gen. Butler from the Sen
ate. 1t is reported that Patterson has
pledged himself to resist Corbin's claim. and
Conover, who voted for Buffers admission,
will not be apt to stultify himself. Inhu-
ences are being brought to bear upon these
persons, however, to induce them to vote
with the reVolutlonists, and we confess to but
little faith in their honesty of purpose.
Daily globe., 1879-01-27

HAHEs says he is in no hurry about filing
The German mission. The government in
terests, he says, are not suffering on account
of the vacancy. What he says is no doubt
true, and if perpetual vacancy could be Gre
ntsd our interests would not suffer, and we
would save $l7,5OO year besides.
Daily globe., 1879-01-27
Stocking at11 Rec. Ke31.s Crab Rno
z4o,.

twenty-five more patients are expected from
ST. Peter today. These will bring the number
here to fifty. and the authorities eYnoct 70
crowd 100 into the building, though the nres.
ent amount Of room is not sufficient for that
number. More room is needed, especially for
female patients, and the board recommend An
appropriation, Of $4,000 for the purpose Of
erecting another building, barn, and buying
necessary machinery, etc. There are in ali
about l75 patients belonging to Olmsted and
adjacent counties, who naturally belong here.
The cost per capita per week at st. Peter, with
oO PATIENTS is 1926; here the cost is about Is
ber.
Daily globe., 1879-01-27

Dr.. LINDERMAN, director OF the mint, is
said to be dying from the combined effects
OF disease and Congressional and newspaper
attacks upon his character. The doctor is
too sensitive. He has been in public Office
long enough to become case-hardened.
There is no danger Of Hayes Or Sherman
succumbing to such complaint.
Daily globe., 1879-01-27
SYLLABUS.

The term limited for bringing an action to
test the validity of tax proceedings under Sec
tion l54, chapter IL, general statutes, began to
run from the time of sale, and not from the
time Of forfeiture to the State. Upon the re-
peal by section 16S, chapter l, laws of 1874, of
section l54, chapter II, general statutes. before
three years had elapsed from the time of tax
sale, the only Limitation upon an action to test
the validity of the tax proceedings was that
afforded by the general statutes. The ]imita-
tion in section 154 fell with it's repeal. Order
affirmed. G1LF1IIAy. g. +.