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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04
Temperance Notes.


AucUsTA.-The temperance revival in Au-
gusta, is steadily increasing. A deep interest
is manifested by several clergymen, who are
generously lending their assistance in prose.
cutting the good work.
The Reform Club has never been in so
strong, active condition, while the Good
Templars are receiving many valuable addi-
tons to their numbers.
The citizens of Augusta are "waking up
in the matter, and we predict that but short
time will elapse before the rumseller will be
ANONYMOUSLY banished from the otherwise
enterprising city.
WINsLow. -kennebec Lodge, l. o. of G.
T., at Winslow, is in a prosperous condition.
Their new chapel is nearly completed, which
they propose to dedicate with appropriate
ceremonies. 'Necktie Sociable'' will be
held in the evening, a prominent feature of
which will be post Office and 'Fortune
Teller" Tickets fifteen cents. Let there be
a liberal patronage. We predict an enjoy
able affair, as the prominent citizens OF
Winslow are wide awake in making Kenne-
bee growing and prosperous lodge.
BRooKs.--A public meeting under the
direction of the Good Templars of Maine,
was held in Brooks village Tuesday evening,
Nov. Goth. addressed by Andrew J. Chase,
G. w. c. Templar of Portland, and others.
The interest in the temperance work in
Brooks is reviving; valuable additions are
being made to the lodge, and prominent bust
ness men are assisting in the glorious refor-
nation.
UNIrY.-Waldo District Lodge, I. Q. OF
G. r., met in quarterly session with Winnie
cook Lodge No. 20, Unity, Friday, Nov. 81,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. Officers present: Dist.
Templar J. N. Harris, Freedom; Dist. Sec.
Mrs A. X. Marden, Augusta; Dist. Treas.
j. S. Perkins, Palermo. Owing to the severe
storm of the previous day but a small num-
Der were in attendance. Only six lodges in
the county were represented by delegates pres
ent Reports through the District Deputies
present evinced lively interest in the
various lodges, and throughout the entire
county a renewed zeal and determination to
vigorously prosecute the work with a view to
final determination of the liquor traffic.
The public meeting in the evening was ad
dressed by Mrs. A. X. Marden, 5. ID. d., OF
Augusta; A. J. Chase, G. w. c. T., OF
Portland, and j. S. Perkins. Esq, Palermo
1t was voted to hold the next session at Bel
fast in February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04
ATTEMPT ON THE CZAR's LIFE.
An Internal Machine the Assassin's Ii
strument.
THE GEAR NARROWLY ESCAPES 4
FEARFUL DEATH.

BERLIN, December 8. Emperor William
has received dispatches an unsuccessful at
tempt on the Car at Moscow. An Internal
machine exploded on his passage. Fortunate
ly it did not burst until His Majesty passed.
Moscow, December 3. After the arrival
of the Emperor last night, whilst the second
train containing the baggage was on the way
hither, an explosion occurred.
One luggage van was blown to pieces and
seveal carriages thrown off the rails. Nobody
was injured. To-day the deputation pro-
ceeded to the Kremlin to congratulate His
Majesty upon his visit to Moscow.
The explosives which destroyed the impe-
rial baggage train are stated to have been
placed Monday evening, under the rails at .
point over which the imperial train would
pass, just before entering Moscow railway
station. The Gar arrived safely at eleven
o'clock, Monday night, and the explosion &C.
Cured on the passage of the baggage train
half an hour afterwards.
The house where the mine exploded had
been discovered and search is being made for
the perpetrators. The Gar will arrive in
st. Petersburg tomorrow.
person who was in the baggage train at
the time of the explosion says the baggage
train, fourteen carriages and two locomotives
was despatched half an hour before the train
| carrying the Emperor, but by fortunate
| chance the Cars train overlook the baggage
train, passed and left it some distance be-
hind. The magistrates have discovered a
tunnel running from vacant house to the
position under the railroad track, in which q
train of powder was laid, connected with an
electaical battery in the house.
ST.. PETERSBURG, December 3. The prin-
cipal streets are decked with flags, and many
demonstrations of rejoicing are being made
| at the escape of the Gar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04


mere personal favor TO towHsman and an
acquaintance, l hastily replied by telegraph
that you might send the copies. L refralDed
from giving it AN official character, so did
not apply to the Secretary OF State.
Upon further and mature consideration !
have concluded that you need not send the
copies. In my interview with the Governor
and Council, yesterday, was informed OIL
cially that you had concluded that 1t was
your constitutional duty not to allow any
changes or corrections IN the returns OF Sen
ators and Representatives. IT you still adj
here to tins opinion, am at loss to know
what advantage you think 1t would be to
me to get certified copies OF returns which
you pronounce nalterable-especiailya as J.
understand these certihed copies are peddied
at the State House at the rate OF one dollar
for each certificate. can well understand
that TINS procedure under pubiic curiosity
wen stimulated by ohciai secrecy, might
produce a considerable revenue 10 the certi-
lying omcer, put cannot see now IL VIII ben
ent any man VINO pays MS money 1or the GER
unea copy.
ne ooJect Oh seeing Inc returns Is TO a'cer-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04
For the Ladies.

For the Ladies'.
At q Philadelphia wedding the bride stood
beneath bell made of wax flowers.
Little silver birds perched at the base of
feathers are used to decorate the hair.
Slippers with instep straps embroidered in
Jet and in colored beads are fashionable.
Short waists are positively coming again,
it is said There is no peace for fat women.
Knit Scotch capes in bright colors are
shown for gentlemen's use when travelling.
Prune color and myrtle green is one of the
combinations which English dressmakers use.
Soft feathers make an extremely becoming
face trimming for bonnet and are much
liked.
Dinner dresses are made with pointed
basques, short on the sides and pointed in
front
Bonnets of bright colored satin, covered
with white muslin, are worn at the opera in
London.
Pink and blue muffs are carried with pink
and blue gowns, and harmony is supposed to
reign.
Crimson and scarlet are used for the deco
ration of the bridesmaids dresses at autumn
weddings.
Little silk buttons, that look like whole
pearls, are dotted here and there on chenille
bonnet ties.
Seal skin mats In the shape oI sou wester
and with button in the middle, are sold for
young girls and children.
The Archduchess Marie Christine is to
wear tiara of diamonds at her wedding, and
the front of her dress waist will be nearly
hidden by diamonds.
The Hamlet bonnet, introduced by Mrs.
Langtry, is trimmed with q silver cord fas-
tened by two deaths head, and tuft OF
black feathers.
The white Japanese Grape ties worn by
gentlemen are much liked by ladies who are
tired of muslin and lace scarfs. They are
very soft and becoming
Miss Downing, one of the London candi
dates for school committee, is described as 6
little woman with a dark eye, a masculine
face and a fine Milesian brogue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

Pinafore as given by the 'Ideal" Company
last evening in Granite Hall, was the very
successful affair which was anticipated at the
hands of such renowned artists as Phillips,
Beebe, Whitney, Barnabee and Fessenden.
The audience which assembled was large.
refined and one of Augustus best, and was
easily moved to accord the heartiest ap-
plause at all the specially pleasing portions
Of the opera. The chorus and the orchestra
were on the same level of excellence with the
leading characters, and all combined served
to present the finest Pinafore yet seen here,
and probably the best that will ever fall to
our lot to witness. The company was worthy
the fine audience of last night, and all lis
teners went homeward declaring how rich a
treat they had enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

Mr.. L. b. Brown, long connected with the
press of Maine as editor of the Pennington
Patriot and Maine Standard and lately one of
the editors of the Boston Daily Globe, has
lately resigned his position on the Globe to
accept the managing editorship Of the Con-
cord, N. H., Daily People and Patriot, The
leading democratic paper in New Hampshire.
Mr.. Brown was for several years managing
editor of the Patriot, which is now CONSOLE
dated with the People, the other democratic
paper at Concord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04
FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.
WASHINGTON, December 3.

WASHINGTON, December 3.
Mr.. Teller, rep, from Colorado, offered a
resolution calling on the President for infor-
nation whether any money due the Ute In
dams under the agreement of Sept, '73, re-
manned unpaid, as claimed by the Indians.
Adopted.
A resolution calling on the Secretary Of the
Treasury for a detailed statement of expend-
lures since '65, under permanent annual ap-
preparations, was agreed to.
Mr.. Dawes of Mass, offered resolution
calling on the Secretary of War for any in
formation relative to improvement Of Taun-
ton River, Mass, with estimates Of the cost
of securing eleven feet of water at the mean
tide, from the bridge at Taunton to the
mouth.
House.
Among the bills introduced and referred
was one by Mr.. Weaver of Iowa, for the re-
lief of soldiers and sailors of the late war,
and to restore to them equal rights with hold
ers Of government bonds, being proposition
to pay soldiers and sailors the difference in
value between the currency they received and
the standard gold coin Of the United States,
| at the time of their service, with per cent.
per annum from the time of mastering out of
the service. The bill also provides for the is
sue of five hundred millions in greenbacks, to
meet said payments.
The resolution calling for correspondence
with Mosby relative to the Hong Kong con-
sulate, was adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

The Treasurer of st. Marks Home CRATE
fully acknowledges the following donations
for the month of November Hon. ]. w.
Bradbury, So; "a Friend" $40; Mrs. Ho-
ratio Bridge, S. Mrs. James Bridge, 50 !;
Miss Mary Ford, So; Judge Rice, load Of
wood Mr.. Thomas Lambard, a load of kind
lings; Mr.. Horace North, a diary for 1880;
Mr.. J. w. Clapp, box of figs; Mr.. b. S.
Wood, two bottles Worcestershire Sauce |;
Rev. S. Upjohn, barrel of apples; "a
Friend" coal stove; Mrs. s. A. Lambard,
a turkey-apples; Mrs. H. b. Williams, a
rsast of beef, plum pudding and sauce, mince
pies, and an air tight stove; Mr.. X. ID. Rice,
turkey; Mrs. E. Rowse, mince pies; the
Augusta Bakery, dozen crackers-buns I;
Miss II. NJ. Stanley, a turkey; Mrs. G. O..
Tobey, 3 chickens; Mrs. b. G. Davis, tur-
key; Mrs. II. w. Bradbury, plum pudding
and sauce Mrs. II. A. Dewitt, 2 mince pies |;
Miss A. NJ. Williams, 8 bushels potatoes.
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OHIO.
Trouble Threatened.

CINCINNATI, December 8. The Knights Of
Labor in KaRawha valley and about Charles
town, w. Va, the past week have been
threatening a strike among the miners, in
GLIDING stoppage of all the coal trains on
the Chesapeake and Ohio road. The threat
is met by the declaration of the Governor that
he would use the whole military power Of the
State, and if necessary call on the general
government for aid to stop any such lawless
conduct So far serious trouble has been
avoided
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

The Howard Benevolent Society is getting
ready for its mission of charity during the
done splendid work, and the active MEM
bers wish to do as well in the course of this
season as formerly. 1t is known that there
are plenty of needy and deserving families in
the city whose welfare should be attended to.
The society meetings thus far have not been
so well attended as is desirable, and it is ear
nestly wished that more ladies will be pres
ent, for membership is open to those of all
denominations. They will meet at the house
of Mrs. Bradford Kimball, Winthrop street,
this afternoon at two o'clock. The ladies
will please remember that their annual sub
scriptions are due
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Condensed TELEGRAMs.

Resolutions will be offered in Congress by
Representative Muller to build mint in
New York City.
Prof. Johnson of the Wesleyan University,
Middletown, CT. died at the residence Of his
son at Staten Island. He was native OF
Maine, and was aged about 10.
In the crew list of schooner N. ii. Phillips,
supposed lost, appears the name of Clifton
Thompson Of Union, Knox county, Maine.
John Ready of Bradford Pa, shot his
mistress Tuesday night, and then blew out
his own brains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

On Saturday last, as Sewall and William
Clark, sons of William Clark, Esq, were re-
turning from vassalboro' to Sidney, where
they reside, they attempted to cross the river
on a raft, when they both fell into the water.
Their cries attracted the attention Of the Sec
ton men on the railroad who went some dis
lance with hand car, procured a boat and
rescued the drowning men, who were taken
to Getchelrs Corner, where after the most
persistent effort they were able to bring them
to. 1t was a very narrow escape from death
for the men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04
Meteorological.

Meteorological.
November was variable month, warm and
cold, dry and wet, but the summary varies
but little from the mean of the month for AZ
years. The mean heat is 1854, this year
800 .O3, an excess of O.39. The mean moist
ure, rain and melted snow. is 4.467 inches
this year 4.7O2, an excess of Ops, less than
/ of an inch variation.
Moisture rain and melted snow, 4.702 inch
es snow, Ia inches; fair days, 10; foul, ii /;
variable, 8 cloudy, l aurora, 0; polar bands,
2-on the 10th and 22d; lunar halo, 2-on
the 22d and 26th; lightning, lon the Sd
number of days on which rain or snow fell,
l6 number of days on which snow fell, 8;
number of days on which cloudiness aver
aged 0.s or more, l6; sleighing days; pre-
vailing winds S. West and N. West.
Mean height of barometer, at 32e
and ocean level, 800 O57
Greatest do on the 9th. 30o535
Least " 10th, 29s 1877
Range, l'.4O
Mean heat of daily observations, $685.
Extremes. $50 SO
All observations, 36e 03
Greatest heat on the 9th, 10th and
10th. $50 0O
Least heat on the god, 200
Range. 55e OO
Mean relative humidity, So. 90
Oaklands, Lat. A degrees, 10 minutes, 90
seconds. Long. 60 degrees, As minutes, sc
seconds.-[G. in Maine Farmer.
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FOREIGN INTELLIaENCE.
Outbreak in Africa.

LIVERPOOL, December 3. News is re-
ceived that war has broken out between the
rival chiefs in New Calabar, West Africa,
and 200 persons were slain and wounded, and
the prisoners were killed and eaten. The
Europeans in New Calabar have requested
tho British naval officer to interfere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

The ladies will remember that the men,
bers Of the Fifth Maine Battery hold re-
union here to-day, and that they have been
invited to contribute cake, pies, bread. &C.,
to grace the banquet which will take place in
the evening. The exercises will occur in
Grand Army Hall, and refreshments should
be left there during the afternoon.
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Mr.. Rowse tells the readers of the Journal
this morning what he has to offer in the way
of holiday goods at his elegant jewelry store,
at 1874 Water street. His stock is very large,
of the best quality, and will be sold at the
Invest prices
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THE INDIANS.

RAwLINs, December 3. The mail from
White River this morning brings news that
on the night OF Nov. 80 the Ute Indians at.
tackled and drove in the herders in charge OF
the beef from which the command was sup.
piled and drove off the entire herd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

The Ladies' Aid Society will meet at the
house of Mrs. Daniel Williams this afternoon
and evening; as it is hoped much work will
be accomplished, the ladies will please as
semblc as early as 9 O'clock, if possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

j. w. Clapp's advertisement of his Branch
store, will be of interest to the ladies, for
there they will find good selection of Bas-
kets and Fancy Goods. The store is to be
run only through the Holidays, and will not
at all interfere with his regular stock at his
old stand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04
WEATHER REPORT.

War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer,
Washington, ID. c., Dec. Al a. m.
Indications for the Next "a Hours,
For New England.
Falling followed by rising barometer;
easterly winds, shifting to north-westerly
generally cloudy weather and rain partly as
snow in the northern portion, with higher
temperature, followed in the southern por-
ton by falling temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

The funeral of the late Rev. VIM. A. Drew
will take place on Friday, at IL o'clock,
from the late residence of the deceased, on
Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

1t was stated in the Journal yesterday that
the City Council had ordered the Mayor and
the Committee on Highways to contract
for and superintend the building of a bank
wall of granite, from the bridge to Norths
wharf, for the protection of the street. This
was incorrect Such an order was presented
but not passed
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.


WoLrBoRo', December 3. To-day, Mrs.
Cummings, who died Saturday with symp-
toms of poisoning, is to be exhumed by the
authorities and an investigation made.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.
Evening Report.
NEW YORK, Dec. 3.

Erening Report.
Money easy, $40 on CALL closing at 5. Prime mer
camille paper 5ia7. Exchange steady, with light
business sol for long, 3lai for short Governments
strong and a shade higher. State bonds nominal II.
II. bonds strong and higher.
Stock market strong and buoyant during the great
er portion of the day, AM the tone of speculation
much steader than for some time past.
Transactions, $50 coo.
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w. A. Swan and son have opened black
smith shop in the rear Of the Augusta laundry
on State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

Dr. Bell left on the eleven o'clock train,
last evening, to visit J. NJ. Paine, Treasurer
of the Bodwell Granite Co., who is very sick
in New York CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04
Political Affairs in Richmond, Va.

A general assembly of Virginia in the first
biennial session met to-day, the readjusters
electing all officers of both houses. The gov
ernor in his message says nothing save in
ability can excuse or justisy the non-payment
Of the debt. Friday, 9th inst, was agreed
upon for the election of State Officers by the
Legislature, when the readjusters expect to
make clean sweep. To-day, all republic
cans except four voted with the readjusters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

&g~Partridge Bros. druggists under Gran
lite Hall sell the purest medicines, drugs,
chemicals, dyes and apethecaries goods
generally at the lowest cash prices and guar
antee quality and quantity as represented.
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iAarriso.

In Sidney, Nov. %, by Dean Merrill. Esq, james
A. Bacon to Miss Lizzie Reynolds daughter of Mr..
Gallon Reynolds, Esq.
In Portland, Nov. 20, Mr.. Willis W. Neal to Miss
Lizzie N. Elwell. both of wesbrook.
In Gray, Nov. %, Mr. Walter c. Dnnn TO Miss Liz.
zic +. Whitney, both of Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

The annual meeting of the Trustees OF
the Insane Hospital closed yesterday, the ses-
sion having begun Monday.
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Daylight Let Through Councillor Fogs
by Hon. G. A. Wing-Opportunity
for FOgG to Blow his Horn.

AUGUSTA, Dec 3, 1879.
Hon. F. NJ. FoGG, Executive Councillor:
Dear iSir-Just before leaving my home
this afternoon 1 received the following tele-
gram from yon:
"You can have a copy of Senatorial re-
turns by applying to the Secretary of State.
+. NJ. FoGG."
Considering your message in the light Of a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

The next lecture in the NJ. f. course will
occur the 18th, the lecturer being Rev. c. Is.
Pitblado, of Portsmouth, n. II.
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A CARD.

VERY gratefully would the Managers of St.
Marks Home, express their appreciation OF
the kindness of those friends who literally contri
huted to supply the Home with COAL for this win
ter's use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

EE~Largest stock and lowest prices al
Frank Kinsman's Drug Store cor. Water and
Bridge SITS. Give him call and save 10 to
% cts. on the dollar. No trouble to show
goods
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VIM. Drew, Esq, son of Rev. VIM. Drew,
reached the city yesterday. He is the Bank
Examiner in Pennsylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

A meeting of the directors of the Maine
Central railroad was held Tuesday afternoon,
in Portland Routine BUSINESS was trans
acted
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BY TELEGRAPH.
ASSOCIATED Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal.
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Annual Meeting of the Reform Clubs Of
Maine.

Annual Meeting of the Reform Clubs Of
Maine.
LEWISTON December 3. The annual con-
vention of the Maine Reform Clubs met in
Lewiston this morning. Chas. w. p. Estes OF
Dixfield was elected Chairman; B. C. Tor
sey, Secretary; Messrs. Blake of Lewiston,
Page Of Bangor, Mitchell of Yarmouth,
Anderson Of Lisbon, Goodwin of Auburn,
Elder of Portland, Whitman of Norway,
SWEET of Bath, Southworth of Edes Fall,
Dealey Of Bingham, Oliver of Winnegance,
Bucknam of Mechanic Falls, Eames of
Embden, George Berry of Topsham, Hon.
Joshua Nye of Augusta and Mr. Blake of
Yarmouth. Vice Presidents. The day was
spent in speeches and reports from various
reform clubs, giving generally favorable re-
ports. In the evening public temperance
meeting was held
Sad Accident.
BANGOR, December 3. This afternoon.
while several boys were playing about bon
fire under an overhanging ledge, several tons
of rock came tumbling down upon them.
One of the number named James Toole, aged
eight years, was instantly killed, and another
named Edward Sweeney had his left leg frac-
tured in two places.
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NEW YORK.
Seizure of an Illicit Sti

New YORK, December 3. An illicit still
was seized Hunters Point this afternoon,
with capacity of $50 gallons, in working
order.