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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
NEW JERSEY.
Great COn1agration..Large Amount Of
Property Destroyed.

PATTERSON, February l3. fire broke
out at o'clock this morning in the mill
wright shops in building forming portion
of the Roger Locomotive Works. The build
ing contained costly machinery and patterns,
worth S275,00o. The building cost SGO, 600
A blacksmith shop in the rear was also con-
sumed; loss, $4,000. Total loss, S2lO, 200;
insurance, SO, 900.
The fire spread to the fax mill of Barbour
Bros, which with the dye house was totally
consumed, with $4,000 worth of yarn. The
estimated loss on the Barbour mills and con-
tents is 1876, 900; fully insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
THE ENGLISH LABOR TROUBLES
The Dock LabOrers' Strike.

LONDON, February ID. Five hundred la
borers were brought into Liverpool yester-
day. Fourteen hundred have arrived from
Scotland since the strike began. The Ma
tional and Ireland steamship lines secured
three hundred and twenty laborers yesterday.
LIVERPOOL, February ID, Forty thousand
dock laborers were at the meeting to-day. Ii
was decided unless the masters agreed TO the
old rates by o'clock this afternoon, they
would demand an advance vi the day rate
and penny per hour for over time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

The outsiders" are 100 often subject to crit
icism for offences oi which they are not gull
~.
The Senate yesterday gave its olinion of a
short sessi ion.
We are pleased to learn that the wife of
Representative Shaw of Lisbon, who has been
very ill., is improving
One of Augustus Representatives, George
+. Weeks, Esq. was yesterday called to the
chair, and showed most excellent qualities as
presiding officer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
WASHINGTON.
Democratic Caucus.

Democratic Caucus.
WASHINGTON, February b. A democratic
senatorial caucus failed to agree on the line
of action for the remainder of the session, and
adjourned till tomorrow.
Committee DOings.
The House committee on expenditures in
the department of justice, agreed to report
bill repeating section POLO to 2O3l, inclusive.
revised statutes, regarding supervisors of
election, etc.
The 4 Per Cents.
The subscriptions to the per cent loan to-
day, are s. ,059, 600.
Telegraphic Affairs.
After President Greene of the Western I'm
ion Telegraph Co., finished his argument be-
fore the Senate committee to-day, the chair
man said: II would like to know for nv
own information, if it is proper, what rela-
tons exist between what is known as the AS
ISOLATED Press and the Western Union Com
pany!'
Mr.. Green replied that he had nothing to
conceal regarding the Western Union and
Associated Press, and that the company would
transmit news from any press association on
the same terms.
Republican Caucus.
The republican Senate caucus adopted the
committees report rs to action on pending
bills, etc. After the Chinese immigration
measure is disposed Of, the regular appropri-
alton bills will be given the preference. The
following will be taken up in the order named ::
Proposed constitutional amendment on the
subject of war claims; bill for further distri-
button of Geneva award; proposition author
izing inquiry and report on the advisability
of government aiding colonization of colorcd
people; varions measures concerning the
District of Columbia. 1t was also agreed
that after Monday, sessions begin at Il A.
NJ and that portion of each morning be de-
voted to ''unobjected business" on the calen-
dar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
iSTOCKBRIDGE
MAN URES.

Originated by Levi Stockbridge Professor of Asr.
culture in the Massachusetts Agricultural College.
They have been extensively used for six years Send
for little book describing them and giving directions
for cultivaing farm and garden crops Every farmer
gardener or cultivator of 4 kitchen garden should
send for a copy mailed free BOWkER FER
rILIZER COMPANY, ~ Chatham street,
Boston, 3 Park Place, New York, and n
North Water street, ROchester, N. Y. l1t2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
CONDEMNED TELEGRAMs.

Fire in Harris safe establishment, Chicago,
Yesterday morning, caused loss of S24 900 !;
in urCd.
Chas. McGill was hanged Yesterday for the
murder Of Mary Kelley, at Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr.. Woodward of Indiana. a newspaper
correspondent has been summoned by the
Potter committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
THE TELLER COMMITTEES.
Inquiry Regarding Raising Money

WAsHINGToN, February ID. The chairman
OF the Teller committee to-day appointed as
subcommittee, Hoar, McMullin, Kirkwood,
Garland and Wallace, to inquire whether in
1878 money was raised by assessment or 9TH
erwse, upon federal Office holders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Fire.

LAKE VILLAGE, February -. A fire last
night destroyed w. II. Peppers machine
shop and Horace Woods wooden mill. Pep
per's loss is $1,000; insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
The Work OF the Committees.

The Judiciary committee Yesterday voted
to report bill in relation to cins giving the
right of Judgment in certain cases to report
bill in new draft, amending sec. -. chap 6,
Revised Statutes, SO that copartncrship firms
shall be taxed for property in the town where
the property is located; to report act to amend
an act relating to recording deeds of real es-
tate in Registry of Deeds. that the same shall
be recorded in thirty days. instead of ten days
to report in new draft, bill in relation to
mills and mill dams concerning raising
grades of roads in certain cases: to report
bill making the Mayor and Aldermen of Lew
iston, Overseers of the Poor: to report bill
to prohibit Clerks of Courts from practicing
in courts. The committee voted to report
ought not to pass on hill relating to change
of time in publishing notices of foreclosure:
same on bill providing for new trials in GER
tain cases; same on bill providing for law
court with three justices. Legislation mex
pedient will be reported on order asking for
constitutional amendment providing for re-
duction of Senators and Representatives
same report on order asking for uniform pro-
ccedings in equity cases same report on or
der to abolish the distinction between the
first and second degree in murder. In re-
gard to the mater of printing and engrossing
submitted to the committee, they decided that
1t did not come within its function to decide.
as the printing was done by parties under
contract with the State The committee have
about cleared the docket.
The committee on State Lands held their
closing meeting yesterday afternoon, and
voted to report legislation inexpedient on
some twenty petitions and orders concerning
settlers claims, as these cases will all be
reached by the bill, signed by the Governor
yesterday, giving settlers the lands upon
which they now are, without the performance
of further settling duties. From labor the
committee were called to refreshments of
oranges. apples, candies, &C., provided by the
Land Agent, Mr.. +. c. Bureigh. who has
rendered the committee most valuable asss-
lance during the session. After these were
partaken of, there followed the reading Of
several original poems by the venerable Sen
tor from Penobscot Hon. Noah Barker. They
were inflled with witty points. and we're truly
Barkerish in their tone and spirit. Not every
committee can close its labors with baskets
! full of refreshments, and the jingle of poetry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
DEFECTIVE Virgins STORY.
A Hearing On the Case of the Detective In
the Dexter Bank Robbery.

A Hearing on the Case of the Detective I'm
the Dexter Bank Robbery.
'-,rhe ,,.;,., 49, C,l.;.. .,. ,.:.
ny o''.''''He v" N'"i'i' s"'e nv i"s
Yesterday afternoon, upon the claim OF +. ID.
W lHgin, detective, for services and expenses
IN the dexter savings Bank case. Mr' Cotton
Oh Lewiston appeared as couhsei Tor MI
| W lgRin. VINO gave detained statement OF MS
connection WIN the case lie was comnis-
sloneu bv the Attorney Heneral OF the state;
arrived IN Dexter the 2'th OF February. |
hrst examiner ten or Twelve witnesses.
heard Oh team al Norway, wmch went
mere to make inquiries about; took with me
Mcoausiahd, Boston detective, from which
pace we went 10 Horham n. H., where we
heard ot the team. l found the team this
sue "i Horham. Inc team belonged to
man VINO was fleeing from the officers IN an
"lncr case 'heh went 10 the Notch OF thc
" htc Mouh'Ains 10 see II any teams hal
nceh through mere out 1onhd nothing.
'hch returned to Dexter ana examined wit
hesses. thcn went To Skowhegan'
J" iggin 'heh gave an account OF tue Barrr
nahk ronnery' ana 'he arrest Oh TWO OF thr
'hree robbers. Low ana Jenny Hope were
| V"hcerhe" !" tle lht'rop Dunk ROBBERY.
then went to Hartford, conn, and saw the
rnnnSci ior rope VINO went with me to see
i,"pc' wing '?'u me mat II l would let MN
atone uh'li ne got out OF Connecticut. he
t,. N,pl Il
""ui' ~ 10 Ne" "rh win me ana point out
c.rnod !, tha noxtor pa,,, a..a w..
cerhed IN the Dexter Bank case" orceSter
sam beihg one OF thenl. next went To
hanl, a,saors n,,, ,ho,, w , ',,',; - '
for Tho arrest ~ Homo and ,r.,s annointod h.,
! Cav Cnrnnr a., a,nn, a. hin, r., -, ,l,;.
state bn1 - ,re, Tho con..,s,. - ,,,,, na
cnrs If neon p;vsr psnl haf'ra ,,,a r' w.,
of Connection could ,,;y,. ~, tJnno 7 ,ha,
orrost.J uona anI ,o,i, H., ~ n.,
hrarino was hal and Tho, ,nnL hin, - par
,.,r ,rIor'' Ln ,ra- IoI',a., =; -
went "a Rosto, haJ c,r,noj H. ma, ,nioI
,Lat t.,vorcostar sau" anI Iabnn,' nni'I',
,ynro ,ha man ,,ot ao,''n';,."J n.y. n".,"~
/ ponL rohbar, WY
| Iwc,t 10 To,Y yorl, AMI ,,,o, ., Io-.eu1
cnnn IN 500 n,an ~, ,i " 80" E,'I.'
that w.s orrostoI on1 IN Iii ,;,, tIl,,'
'rh.n b,ci, IN vnu. ynri, arj a;n,od ,,.
os.is,ar,s ,hon ,ant iW;,,'';r
I X Y Thon ,a,nn IN pns,or ~ moo, w.
Er,dh,r,. pra.; don, 80 ,La ha,,,. ''h ..
to New York with me. cmuloved a hoy 10
h fr.., H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
THE PLAGUE.


SALoNIcA, February ID. No sickness here
or at Kavala. The deaths from typhus at
Xanthi number 1885, mortality decreasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
Republican Caucus.
Fatal Accident.

TORONTO, February Is. One fireman was
fatally injured at the burning Of Carvings
brewery at London. The total loss is $500
900; insurance, 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

Captain Stephen Parlin. of Pleasant Ridge
instant, at the age of 30 years. He was Il
gentleman of the old school type-dignifet,
urbane affable, kind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
decidedly colder and clear weather, with west
TO southwest winds, and rising barometer
during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

Regular meeting of Seth Williams Post.
No. 10, Dep. of Maine G. A. r., this Friday
evening, at "A o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

The funeral services of Mr.. John Eason.
known to the community as Father Eason,"
will take place at the Free Baptist church to-
morrow Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

This is Valentines day, and Clapp has the
mi ssves for sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

Oar friends of the Free Baptist Society of
this city, have arranged for a grand concert,
Instrumental and vocal, to be given at their
church on the 9th of Feb. Hagop Haroot-
IN Acterian, the celebrated flute performer.
and Prof l.. w. Ballard, leader OF the Lew
iston Orchestra. are among. the ATTRACTIONS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
Ss- See Committee Notices on first page.

In the winter of 1871. "a clerk in the distri-
button department of the Boston post office,
n-lmcd NJ. s. =. Laws, was convicted OF steal
in letters, and $. sentenced to ten years in the
State prison. Mr.. f. {. Allen of this city,
was great loser by Laws and brought suit
against the latter's estate to receive portion
of the value stolen, which he estimated to be
about $50, 900. This week verdict was OBJ
tanned in Mr.. Aliens favor for $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

An avalanche occurred on Winthrop street :;
II partook of the character of glazier-- /
body of snow started off. without anv visible
cause. from the top of Winthrop hill. an |
lodged nearly opposite the residence of Mr..
Parrott.-[Democrat.
That gia.ier must have been seen by the
.'bully boy with glass eye"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

New York Money Market.
EreniRe Report.
NEW YORK February
Money loaned at 2la3- cent. on call, closing ut
$50 per cent.
Sterling, asia for long. and 49, 4ssl for short
sight.
Carrying rates, l-e2-; borrowing rates, san.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

Consumption prevented by the L. s. Gold
Cough Cure, Pulmp- Bronchine, prepared and
sold by Partridge Bros. under Granite Hall
Letters from ex-Gov. Dingley and party are
Just received, dated Athens, January Odd
From Athens the party were to proceed to
Constantinoplc. which city they expected to
reach January 18th They were to return to
Athens February lst, and return via Cornth
ruary 10th the party will leave Rome for Ven
ice; Mlrch 9TH leave Venice for Vienna
from Vienna proceed to Prague and Berlin;
thence through North Germany to IIollan
and Belgium; thence to Lower Germany and
Switzerland, reaching Paris about April 20th,
and London May lst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

sy- Nattipee for masters and misses, Saturday af
terno from to O'Clock. Special attention given
10 waltz aud new figures, Admission IL cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
NEW YORK.
Railroad Accident,

New YORK, February l3. Two engines
were demolished, several cars damaged and
a large number Of sheep and hogs killed on a
cattle train, near Buffalo, yesterday after
noon, BY collision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

lecture Of a very interesting character,
was given at Oak Grove Seminary, Vassal
boro. the other evening, by A. +. Meigs.
Esq OF the Bangor Wing, who was once u
Country Life"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

We call attention again to the magnificent
concert to be given this evening, at Granite
Hall. by the Bowdoin College Orchestra, II
fine btnl Of musicians, who will be assisted
bv Miss Stella Guibord. Those who heard
the concert given by the company, in this
city, year or two ago. will desire to be
present on this occasion. The programme
includes the funny descriptive musical piece
Tam OShanter." We respectively request
the managers to permit Mr.. II. b. Wilson. of
the Orchestra, to give the humorous rccita-
ton of darius Green" Tickets for the
concert may be had at the office of Eastern
Express
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
MASSACHUSETTS,.
A Defaulter.

NArIcK, February 10. Investigation into
rcight accounts at the Boston 4 Albany
railroad station here, shows deficiency of
5000 to $500, and w. II. Nash, the freight
gent, has been discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
Weather Reports.

Reports from all parts of the West show a
fall of temperature of 10 to % degrees in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
THE INDIANS.
The Continuation Of the Pursuit Of the
Cheyenne Tribe.

THE SIOUX SECRETLY AIDING THE
CHEYENNES.
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The Gardiner Journal thus dominates Prof.
Young, member of the House from Bruins
wick, as the next republican candidate for
Governor;
awe think we can name man, who is able,
in every sense of the word to be Governor.
and if he would take the nomination. woul |
fill the whole bill. We refer to Prof. Stephen
Young, for two years Representative from
Brunswick. We have known him always,
and consider him "a white man rs ever went
10 the Legislature. Although a republican.
he il no partisan, or member of any Ring"
Although wealthy. he is not an aristocrat for
his hand is as really for the poor man as for
the rich. Though literally educated, and for
many years college professor, there is 10 man
we know, of more practical, sound common
sense. and his head is as level as the blueberry
plains of Brunswick He is a man that will
do right because il is right and who cannot
be bought, bribcd. frightened, caj0led or fiat
tered into doing what his conscience does not
approve Possibly he may not always be
right, but he will intend to he. and when Il
man means to be right, he is not often wrong"
The Winthrop masquerade ball will take
place this evening, in the new hall. 1t wa
postponed from Tuesday evening.
A farmers meeting will be held on Satur-
day, the 10Th inst, at the State House, at =
y. NJ. DR.. Blackwell of Boston, will address
the meeting
Superior COurt-Judge WhitehOuse.
THURSDAY. February ID.
lat. Ida NJ. Towne VS.. George II. Russell
In this trial, which begun last evening, the
testimony was closed at three o'clock The
jury returned n verdict for the ptf for S2s. IS
at half past five, and the court adjourned.
Jury Trials I'D Week.
MONDAY
800 Blair, Apt, VS.. Simpson Blake; Bean &
Bean.
2ia. Harwood VS.. Smith. Wilson; Baker & Baker.
~. Crockett & al VS.. Mclaughlin. Potter &
Pillsbury; Titcombs.
TUESDAY,
100. Hilton VS.. Harwo0d. Titcombs: Wilson.
237. Hubbard vs.. Chase. Pillsbury r.; Bean &
Il.
q. Webb Tvs. Gilman. Webb Foster & 8.
WEDNESDAY.
S6. Blake VS.. johnson Trs. Blake; Whitmore
49, Siphers in Rep. VS. Siphers. harrington &
W.; WhitmOre.
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DEATH OF FATHER EAsaN.
The Good Old Co,o.ei Parson gone Home
e. Glory.

ONE HUNDRED AND TnREE YEARS THIS
SIDE THE FLOOD.
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Killed

WORCESTER, February 10. John A. Lnde-
pante was killed by falling from a staging, to-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
BY TELEGRAPH.

Associated Press kilograms TO the Daily
Kennebec Journal.
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Tirn.

In brunswick, Feb sth, Mr. Charles Snow, aged
about G2 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
California Mining stocks.

SAN FRANCISCO, February -.
The following are the closing official prices of min.
I'M -, Is IA i..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

A farmers meeting will be held on Satur-
day, the 10Th inst, at the State House, at
=. NJ. DR.. Blackwell of Boston, will address
the meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

The Winthrop masquerade ball will take
place this evening, in the new hall. 1t wa
postponed from Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

Opinion of Baltimorcan.-I have used
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup for some time in my
family and found it the best remedy for
Coughs Colds, &C., / ever tried.-Louis
Bruning, 26 Caroline Street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

WAsHISGToN, February Ii. A democratic
senatorial caucus failed to agree on the line
of action for the remainder of the session, and
adjourned till tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14

Salary OF Judge Of Probate for Cumberland
county, reduced from $1,000 to $1,000.
Mr.. Harrington of Fryeburg, one of the
leading members of the House, made an able
and logical speech, yesterday, in favor of
free high schools, presenting formidable
array Of figures.
The speech Of Bro. Cook in the House YES
,erday, on the subject of members preserving
rider, was truthful and hugely appreciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-14
Committee DOings.

The House committee on expenditures il
the department of justice, agreed to report
bill repeating section POLO to 203l, inclusive
revised statutes, regarding supervisors o
election, etc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YORK, One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and others
to stop at when in New York is the Grand
Union Hotel, nearly opposite the Grand
Central Depot, kept on the European plan
you therefore only pay for what you get.
Everything is first class, and prices mod
crate, adapted TO the stringency of the
times. You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage check
Oh the counter of the Hotel, your baggage
will be delivered in your rooms, fifteen
minutes after the arrival Of the cars, free
OF expense. We advise you to give the
Grand Union a trial,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
a Wonderful Discovery.

For the speedy cure of Consumption
and all diseases that lead TO 1t, such as
stubborn Coughs, neglected Colds, Bron-
chitis, Hay Fever, Asthma, pain in the side
and chest, dry hacking cough, tickling In
the throat, Hoarseness, Sore Throat and
all chronic or lingering diseases of the
throat and lungs, DR.. KINGS New
DISCOVERY has no equal and has es-
tabished for itself world wide reputation.
Many leading physicians recommend and
use it in their practice. The formula from
which it is prepared is highly recommend
ed by all medical journals. The clergy
and the press have complimented it in the
most glowing terms. Go to your druggist
and get trial bottle. free of cost, or regu-
lar size for $l.00. bor sale by 9. Speidel,
Rock Island.