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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
The Work of the Com nalttees.

The committee on Ways and Bridges gave
a hearing yesterday afternoon, on the petition
to build bridge across Salmon Falls river
in York county. to connect with the State of
New Hampshire, particularly with Dow
cr Judge Hobbs of Berwick, appeared for
petitioners. who claim that the bridge would
be great convenience, atfording the people
of Eliot, Berwick and York better market
and give Dover as Il new market. as well as
Portsmouth. shortening their route to these
places. A large number of petitioners were
examined. who reside in the towns of York
Kttery, Elliot, and a portion of South Ber-
wick. Geo. {. Yeaton, Esq, of South Ber-
wick, appeared for the remonstrants, who are
opposed to the project on the ground that it
would increase the expenses of the town in
building new roads, &c. The case has not
yet been closed.
Judge Goddard appeared for an hour or
more before the committee on the Judiciary
on the matter of double taxation of mortgaged
property. Laid on table. Hon. T.. c. Far
rington appeared ON the matter of the sup
port of paupers in unincorporated places.
Laid on table for Mr. harrington to perfect a
bill 1t was not deemed best to grant char
ter to n steamboat company, to operate in
Casco Bay, as they can organize under the
general law Several other matters were
taken up, discussed but not disposed of.
The fishery committee met Yesterday after
noon, to consider the porgy bill. Gen Jas
A.. Hall, of Damariscotta, appeared in the in
tcrests of the menhaden fishery of Lincoln
county. He claimed that due legal notice
had not been given by the committee, and
therefore the question could not now be prop
erly considered. He cited the revised statutes
sustaining his point. Judge Goddard said he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

The sixteenth annual meeting of the Maine
Press Association, will be held at the State
House in this city, on Thursday and Friday,
Jan. 23d and oath, this week. commencing at
I l-2 o'clock Thursday evening. On Friday
afternoon Mr.. Howard Owen of the Kcnnebec
journal, will deliver an essay on ''The Man
who makes a Newspaper and Rev. |. 7.
Warren, ID. d., Of the Christian Mirror, a
poem. On Friday evening the members Of
the Association, with their ladies, WILL by
invitation, attend II reception at the residence
of p. o. Vickery, Esq, of Augusta. The
literary exercises will be held ON Friday
afternoon, at 2.3O o'clock, in the Senate
chamber, and to these exercises the public
are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
THE POTTER COMMITTEE.
About the Investigation Of the Cipher
Dispatches.

WASHINGTON, January II. The Potter in
vestigating committee meet Wednesday for
the purpose of deciding upon a programme
for future proceedings. The cipher des-
patches will be the principal business before
them, and preparation and arrangement of
list of witnesses to be examined probably will
consume the greater part Of Wednesday
session.
There is no truth in the statement that it
already has been decided to delegate inves;i-
CATION of the cipher dispatches to a sub-com-
mittee to hold settings in New York, but in
all probability large amount Of important
testimony will be taken there. This ques-
ton will be decided Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

Information has been received at the office
of Internal Revenue, in Washington from all
parts of the country that the government is
bcing defrauded of considerable portion of
its revenue, by the sale and refilling of
stamped cigar boxes. Dealers in cigars ought
"a know by this time, from the instructions
they have heretofore received, that they are
required by law TO destroy the stamps upon
cigar boxes, as soon as the box is cmptied of
its contents. The government has recently
issued orders directing the deputies of the in
tcrnal revenue service to visit every cigar
manufacturer aud dealer, who sells cigars at
retail. to carefully examine the premises, and
destroy every emptied cigar box upon which
cigar stamp is found. They are to report
offenders of the law to the U. :. Attorney,
for prosecution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
IMPORTANT REPORT.
The Cutting Down Of Salaries Pro.
posed by the Civil Service
Committee.

The joint special committee on Civil Serv-
ice Reform have partially performed their la
bors, and will report, in part, in the Senate
this morning. The several county delega-
tons have not As yet reported their figures to
the committee. and there will necessarily be
supplementary report. The report will be
signed by the entire ten members Of the com
mittec. They will report a bill entitled IAN
act fixing the salaries of certain public ofIi-
GERS" III
We give below the figures, showing the
present salary and the proposed salary, after
the cut-lown is made:
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MASSACHUSETTS.
-
Frozen to Death.

BosToN, January Fl. Dennis O'Neil Of
Northampton, while intoxicated, on his way
home Sunday night lost his way, and perish
ed from cold and exhaustion, and was found
last night in a snow drift.
Fire.
The slaughter house of Edwin r. Morse in
Worcester, was burned last night. Loss four
thousand dollars insured.
Damage by Fire.
The Glen WOODEN mill at North Adams was
damaged by fire this afternoon five thousand
dollars fully insured.
Fire in Claredon Hotel.
Claredon Hotel, fremont street, was in
jured by fire to the extent of $4,000 early
this morning. The guests were panic-strick-
en-, and almost suffocated by the dense smoke
which extinguished the gas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
FOREIGN INTELLIaENcE.

LONDON, January 81. The Paris corres-
dondent OF the Times says it is unknown how
Gambetta voted yesterday, but il Was noticed
he applauded passages in Flouquet's speech
attacking the cabinet
Liabilities of Gothenburg ComIaercisi Co,
f200, 900. The failure is the result Of ad-
vances TO the Swedish lumber merchants and
paper mills, 80 -...R
PARIS, January 81. Notifications of the
staff in all branches Of the administration is
announced. .'.- lA "a i'ta la+. {
Radical deputies have prepared resolu-
ton in favor of complete amnesty To COM
mnnists. ,- ...fl . .........t l...f s.- ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
FINANCIAL MATTERS.
A Large Sale in Europe of Four Per
Cents.

WAsnlNGToy, January 2l. A contract has
been completed between the secretary of the
treasury and Rothschild & Sons, j. s. Nor
gan 4 Co., Seligman Brothers, Morton, Rose
& Co., London, A. Belmont & Co., Dexter,
Morgan & Co., J. 4 w. Seligman & Co.,
Morton, Bliss 4 Co., New York, for the sale
and delivery in Europe of not less than $780,
900, 900 per month of four cent. bonds, upon
the same terms and conditions as the popular
loan being offered in the United States, the
contract to continue until July LIST, and the
proceeds to be applied to the refunding of six
per cent. bonds.
The sale was made to promote exchange of
four per cent. bonds for six per cent. $50
bonds held in Europe. Thereupon sub
scription of ten millions was made by the
parties, which is included in the twenty mil
lions made this day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
THE ENGLISH LABOR TROUBLES
Premiums Offered for Emigration.

LONDON, January 81. The North Wales
Quarrymen's Union has offered the same pre-
miums to members who will emigrate as
those offered by the North Wales Miners
Association, namely, seven pounds to u men,
Der emigrating to America, and fourteen
pounds to those desiring to 70 to Australia.
The Quarrymen's Union offer two pounds
additional to members emigrating west OF
Chicago. 1t is believed many will accept.
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NEW YORK.
Sudden Death,

sudden Death.
NEW YORK, January 81. John Blair Serb
ner, senior partner of the publishing house of
Charles Scribner 4 Sons, died suddenly last
night of pneumonia.
Death Of MOdOc.
The celebrated horse Modoc. died suddenly
yesterday, while trotting in Central Park.
He was valued at $4,000.
Advance in Insurance Rates.
A general advance of 100 per cent in rates
of insurance, it is reported, will be made in
the dry goods district in this city.
The Ciphers.
In an interview, President Green of the w
L. Telegraph, states the cipher kilograms
must have been copied while in the custody
of the congressional committee, as what were
returned to the company by the committee
were put into trunk at Washington and ex-
pressed to New York and after IA few DAYS
were taken to the engine room and all were
burned.
Marine Disaster.
Steamer Oberon, New Orleans for Liver
pool, went ashore in Mute Bay, inside
Queenstown harbor, last night while enter
ing without her propeller, which she had lost.
The crew was saved. A southeast gale was
blowing.
Billiard Match.
In the Brunswick billiard tournament this
afternoon, the game was between Thomas +.
Gallagher of Chicago, and A. T. Rudolphe of
New York was won by the latter in the 4th
inning, by IA score of IS to 40. The winners
best runs were l59, 40 and 81, and the los
er's best run. 1873.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

The Bangor Wing says: son account Of
the reduction in the Appropriation for the pos
tai service the department found it necessary
- discharge 4 number of the railway postal
clerks. Some fifteen clerks in this district
have been dismissed, among them Mr.. II. G.
Prentss, who has acted as relief on the
Bangor & Bucksport, Bangor & Piscataquis,
and Belfast Branches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
The Turco.Russian Convention.

LONDON, January 81. The Times says the
principal difference in regard to the Turco-
Russian convention, is that Prince Labanoff
does not appear to recognize that the claims
Of Turkeys European creditors rank before
Russis's claim for war indemnity No seri-
Gus diiiiculty is anticipated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

was arrested here last night and taken TO
Portsmouth
Meeting Of the Maine Dental Associa.
ton.
The semi-annual meeting of the Maine
Dental Association began to-day in Auburn.
lecture was delivered by DIR. Roberts Of
Augusta, followed by a discussion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

1t may be proper to say that the reduction
in Judges salaries will apply only to new APP
pointees. The salaries Of Judges OF Superior
courts will not be fixed until the county dele
cations are all heard from. The salaries of
Secretary of Senate, Clerk of House. &c. in
clude labor in making out journals &c. The
reduction in salaries will apply to the officers
serving the present political year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

The Mass State Temperance Convention
of tbs men and women of Maine will open
at Granite Hall, this forenoon, at II o'clock
to continue through the day. and also on
Thursday. Public meetings will be held to-
Garcelon will be invited to preside.
The first secretary Of the Union Mutual
Life Insurance Company was Henry Croker
elected in Boston, Oct. ., 1919. Upon the
death of the first president. Elisha II. Pratt
Mr.. Croker was elected president, March C,
lsGl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
FROM GERMANY.
The Rheistag Discipline Bill.

LONDON, January 2l. The Times Berlin
despatch says Herr Bennington, President of
the Landtag, lately protested his inability to
protect outsiders from rhetorical insult of
members. He thereby undoubtedly played
designedly or undesignedly into the hands OF
discipline bill.
The North German Gazette exultingly de-
clares Herr Benningsen's protest to be dec
laration of bankruptcy of disciplinary power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
Billiard Match.
NEW JERSEY.
Destructive Fire.

ELIZABETH. January 81. Fire broke out
in the Arcade Building, this forenoon, and is
still burning, under control. The building
contained the opera house, post Office, tele
graph office and several stores, banks. etc.
The opera house was totally destroyed. That
part Of the building in which the banks, post
and telegraph Offices were situated, was saved.
The los is estimated at $4,000; partly in
sured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

John w. Hall was inaugursted as Governor
of Delaware Tuesday, N' s
Calvin T. Fillmore, brother of the late
President of the United States, has Just died
at Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the age of sixty
nine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
THE TELLER COMMITTEE.
At Work i'm Charleston, SOnth Carolina

CHARLESTON, January 81. The Teller
Committee, consisting Of Senators Teller,
kirkwood, Cameron, Randolph and MELON.
aid, began investigation of the late general
election here to-day. All the witnesses ex.
amined were from Charleston county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

Mr. +. c. Storer, who has been laboring
with the Baptist church and vicinity in Gar
diner, for the past few weeks, by unanimous
desire Of the parish, will remain with them
until next September, not returning to his
studies this year. There is growing inter-
est in the church, and the people there are
hoping for better times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

The young men who stole two wigs from
Granite Hall, Friday evening, will do well
to return the same, either to the Express Of
flee or TO Il. McMurdie. They are known
and if D. or p. desire to save themselves from
arrest, they will comply with the above at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
MICHIGAN.
Boiler Explosion.

DETROIT, January 81. A special says that
the boiler in Hahn & Rand's portable saw
mill at Chase, Michigan, exploded to-day
killing three men and injuring three others
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

b. +. Estes, the Evangelist who has been
laboring with the Christian church at East
IIarpswcll for some time past has closed his
labors there. and will join j. F. Frye,
from South Vassalboro, in meeting at North
Parish, Augusta, Tuesday, at $50 p. NJ, and
at South China, Friday the same hour. Sat
nrday they will go to Searsmont, where they
will begin series of meetings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

deaf and dumb children to the Portland Deaf
and Dumb School The committee voted to
report Legislation inexpedicnt on bill an act
additional to an act in relation to free high
schools. Legislation inexpedient in relation
to expenses of school committees.
The Committee on Towns gave a prclimi-
nary hearing to the petition of inhabitants of
Ward Z, in Rockland, asking to be set of
and Incorporated into separate town. 4.
r. PIERCE. Esq, appeared for the remon-
strants, and objected to the sufficiency of the
notice given. Although a copy had been Civ
en- to the city clerk, which he had acknowl-
edged, it had not been served by an officer.
II was claimed that the city, in its corpo-
rate capacity, was not an interested party, or
If interested not the only individual or corpo-
ration whose rights would be affected by the
legislation prayed for that individuals were
interested, and not the city in its corporate
capacity. Joseph Baker. Esq. appeared for
petitioners. claiming that the statutes had been
fully compiled with in every respect. Ser
vice was made by copy of petition given to
city clerk, and duly acknowledged by him to
have been served fourteen days before the
meeting of the legislature. The decision in
regard to the legal point will be decided by
the committee to-day. The committee con-
sidered the petition of Geo. Winslow and 90
others. asking to have his homestead set of
from North Yarmouth to Yarmouth. Geo
NJ. Soldiers. Esq, appeared for the remons-
trants, and the committee voted that the Pc
titioners have leave to withdraw.
The valuation committee met and organ
lied. Senator Moody is chairman, and Mr.
Woodcock, of Princeton. Secretary. The
committee will meet this morning at . clock
i'll the Senate chamber.
The kennebec County delegation held a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
The Old Kennebce Society.

A very interesting meeting was held at the
Methodist church. last EVENING" short ser
mon by Rev. Mr.. Ives, followed by PRAYER
meeting Rev. $. +. Strout is expected to
preach this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
CONNECTICUT.


New HAVEN, January u. The State debt
of Connecticut is 81 ,9G7 $50, and that of cit
les, towns and counties, Sl7, l5l ,327-a total
of So. LIS. 977. or about S4l 10 per capita.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

The school in District No. !, in Newcastle,
closed on Friday last, having been taught by
Mr.. w N. Titus. The scholars took great
interest in their studies, and as n consequence
made good progress. There was some finely
executed map drawings, some being very
nearly as perfect as if drawnb by an experienced
craftsman. This study was taken up for the
first time in this school the present term. At
the close Of the school the scholars showed
their appreciation of the services of Mr. Titus,
their teacher, by PRESENT. " him with an cl,-
giant volume Of poems, accompanied by their
kind regards. The record of the school was
excellent, owing In meas ire, perhaps, to
the system Of weekly REPORTS adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
PENNSYLVANIA.
Inauguration of Governor.

HARRisBuRG, January 81. Henry NJ. Hoyt
was inaugurated Governor this morning, with
the usual ceremonies. The city is thronged
with visitors.
The Governors inaugural rejoices at spe-
Gle resumption. Regarding maintenance of
government of the ballot with equal political
rights for all, the address says Pennsylvania
attitude on the question is known, and she
will insist upon its enforcement in every par
ticular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

The frame of DIR. Hills new machine shop
on Water street, is up. The roofs quite fiat.
and Is to be slated The carpenter work is
being done by Mr.. George w. Hanks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

Owing to the Temperance Convention. and
othe meetings, the meeting Of the Republican
Club advertised for Thursday evening is post
poned until next week. Due notice will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

Capt. ii. +. Blanchard. of the firm of
blanchard & Weeks, has purchased the
Love" house at the corner of Chestnut and
Lincoln streets, and will occupy it as his
hnme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

The statement, we are requested to say, so
industriously being reported, that the Rev.
Mr.. Case of Canaan, has renowned Univer-
salism, and goue over to the Evangelicals, is
entirely false. Hi, views are in accordance
with those of the most advanced and respecta-
BILE of the many enlightened men of his own
nomination, .a
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OHIO.


CIScISNArI, January 81. A Clarksville
despatch says nine prisoners sawed their way
out Of Jail Sunday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
BallOting for United states Senators, in
Several States.

ALBANY, January q. The vote for Conk-
ling in the Assembly to-day, was 95. TO %
for Dorsheimer and for Peter Cooper.
In the Senate Conkling had 20 votes to ~
for Dorsheimer.
The aldermen have passed a resolution
granting permission for salute of loo guns,
in Washington Square in honor of Conklings
return to the Senate.
TALLAHASSEE, January 81. The legislature
elected Wilkinson Cabot dem L. ). Sena-
tor, to succeed Conoyer. ...
HARRISBURG, January 81. Both houses to-
day voted for L. 5. Senator. In the Senate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

Meeting Of the knights Of Honor this even
ing, at 100 O'Clock. Important business.
Gen. Neal Dow Hon. II. B. Cleaves. NJ.
\. Rich, Esq, Col. +. n Dow. of Portland,
Rev. ID. b. Randall, and VIM. Emery, Esq.
of Alfred. are in the city.
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sTusnStsscrsw hose chiidrcr are weeping
Sweet and 'balMy slumber secured for the 1T
tie onss, and coughs and culds rapidly ban
Price 25 cents.
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Board Of Trade.

OTTAWA, January 81. The dominion board
of trade met to-day. The president departed
from general custom and made no opening adj
dress. He considered that politics are in u
measure introduced in these addresses and it
is the desire of the board to keep clear of it.
Several delegates from the United States Ma
tional Board Of Trade arrived to attend the
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
weather Indications for To.Dar.

For New England and the Middle States,
southerly to westerly winds, falling
ollowed by rising barometer, and generally
leudy weather, with areas of snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22
o. See Committee Notices on first page

Sc Gents Waiting Glass commences Wednesday,
Jan. 22d at Darby Hail. Terms. 500 for six lessons.
W. b. Peakes, Teacher. jan2lt2t.
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Eocal anu State Erms.
Wednesday, January %, 1879.


The Daily kennebec Journal contains full reports
of the proceedings of the Legislature and abstracts OF
debates.
Prices; single copy, cents; % copies, 90 cents;
50 copies or more, cents each.
Extra copies Of any issue OF the Daily kennebec
Journal may be obtained by giving orders therefor
TO the Carrier at the State House, at the Counting
Room of the Journal Office. the day previous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

RALEIGH, n. c., January 81. The legisla-
ture has elected Gov. Il. b. Vance for u. 5.
Senator, for the six years from March 4th,
next, by a vote of 10, every democratic vote
present. Judge X. z. Buxton, the republican
nominee, received 81 votes.
New ORLEANS, January 2l. The legisla-
ture balloted unsuccessfuly for Senator.
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WASHINGTON.
Committee Meeting.

WAsHINGToN, January 81. The House
committee on commerce heard arguments to-
day from Representatives Lynch of Maine
and others, against the bill giving registers
to foreign-built ships, purchased by American
citizens The committee will probably re-
commend that the bill be indefinitely post
poned.
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Returned to Work.

PHILADELPHIA, January q. The power
loom workers of kensington 400 in number,
have returned to work at reduced rates fixed
by the manufacturers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-22

Members of the Maine State Association
for Protection of Fish, are directed to the ad-
vertisement of the Secretary in another col
umn, of the adjourned annual meeting to be
held this evening at the Augusta House.
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CANADA.
Frozen to Death.

MONTREAL, January 81. John G. Fcrgu-
son, a well-to-do farmer, was frozen to death
in a cutter, while on his way to church, at
Williamstown, Ontario, Sunday
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Biographical Sketches.

Copies Of the Biographical Pamphlet
may be had ut this Office, or Of the car.
rier at the State House. Price Is Cents.