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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-09

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FERRED.
Bv Mr.. HARRINGTON of Fryeburg-Bill an
act to amend sec. 40. chap. 6. of the revised
statutes relating to the assessment of poll
tax. Strikes out the words "one-sixth,"
and inserts the words ''one-eighth; :" also re-
duces the poll tax from $500 to $3.50. Re
ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BY Mr.. SMITH of Standardization of
David and James Moore for a deed of land.
Referred to the Committee on State Lands.
By Mr. SHAW of Lisbon-Petiton of VIM.
Buchanan and los others, for bounty on
crows. Referred to the Committee on Agri-
culture.
BY Mr.. SMITH of REORGANIZATION of
John Sprague and Benz. Alexander ct ais. for
bounty on bears also of w. II. Racklff ct
ais. for law regulating toll to millers on
buckwheat Referred to the Committee on
Agriculture. Also petition of W. H. Rack
lift ct ais. for a law limiting the rate of inter-
est to six per cent. Referred to the Com
mittee on Legal Affairs. Also petition of
Alexander Ross ct ais. for an appropriation
for bridge in Mapleton plantation. Referred
to the Committee on State lands and State
Roads.
BY Mr.. BoYNToN of Bangor--Petition of
+. Il. Burgis ct ais, for change in the fish
les. ,...t .e ane q ...t .ttf. rtsf
BY Mr.. SPAULDING of Standardization
of +. Costello ct ais, for a change in the
law regulating fishing in the kennebec river.
Referred to the Committee on Fisheries.
BY Mr. GIBBS of INSTRUMENTATION of
edward T.. Stuart ct ais, to be set off from
'ridgton Centre Village Corporation. Re-
erred TO the Committee on Towns.
BY Mr.. DISGLEY of Naturalization of
he directors of the Auburn Aqueduct Co. for
mendmect of their charter. Referred to
ne Committee on Interior Waters.
BY Mr.. REED of Boothbay-Petition of
oseph Niekerson ct ais, for authority to
nid dam across Campbell's cove at Booth
ny. Referred to the Committee on Com
ierce.
BY Mr.. GILMAN of Interpretation
I J. g. Tarbill ct ais, for amendment to
&c. ., chap. 500, of the laws of 1870, con-
erning the destruction of alewives in Den
Us river, with bill. Referred to the Com
iittee on Fisheries. ~
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
Letter From Kent Island, Nd.
KENT ISLAND, Nd, April Is, 1879,

During storm few days ago small
schooner sailed by Capt. John B. Ben.
son Of Neck District, Dorchester county,
came ashore on our Island. 1t is fear.
ed she is wreck. The captain owns
her, and had thoroughly overhauled
her only short time ago. No insu-
rance.
We are agitating rousing 4th Of
July demonstration with an amalgama.
tion Ct suitable national obssrvanoss,
and . Sabbath school picnic. We are
already beginning to surnise big things.
A dwelling, on the P. K. Church
glebe was burned few days since. 1t
was insured for $4,000, and many are
anxious this sum shall 60 in whole or
in part toward the erection Of church,
the society yet being without but q
room in the rectory for religious servi-
ces.
Vegetation Is very backward owing
10 the cool spring. Wheat is beginning
to show right we'll. This is an agricul-
tural community entirely. Times are
hard. u. W. d.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
SNOW and Sleet.

Snow and sleet fell yesterday il
northeastern Pennsylvania. the centra
and northern portions of New York and
New England. At Honesdale, Carbon.
dale and other points in Pennsylvania, c
to ten inclerS ofsnow fell, and at scran
ton the telegraph wires were prostrated
by tho snow and hail, driven by high
wind. At Port Jprvis, N. Y, five in,
ches Of snow fell during the day, and .
heavy rain began in the evening.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
A Axlo BrOk en-

This morning as Samuel Pyle, The
faithful mail messenger at the Post
Office, was taking the o'clock mail
from the Office to the depot, while going
down the hill on Sixth street between
King and French, the front axle of his
wagon broke. The wagon was full of
mail matter at the time, and Mr.. Pyle,
seeing the difficulty he was in, imme-
ly procured another wagon and arrived
in time at the depot with his mail.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
Tho Advantage OF Having Coed
Name.

Joseph Birch, . youth aged eighteen,
snatched q pocketbook from tho hand
Of lady while she was walking on a
street in Now York city. He was ar
rested, and whsn brought before the
court he pleaded guilty. The Judge
then asked him II he had any reasons
to give for leniency on the part Of the
court, as the penalty for such a crime
Is very severe.
Birch bent his head and replied:
"Judge, l was in dreadful need that
day, and saw that thick wallet in the
lsdy's hand. was tempted, and l."
Here he entirely broke down with
sobs, and lawyer took up his story and
told how Birch had supported his wid
owed and invalid mother till he lost
his employment. He had always borne
. good reputation until his desperate
want drove him 10 commit this crime.
The Judge then said to tho prisoner:
"Your good reputation has saved you.
might sentence you 10 State prison for
twenty years; but will give You
chance to become an honest man. He
then sent him to . reform school.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
Too Much Mad.

On last Thursday evening, A. Z
young man residing in what is known
As the "iorty asres," was returning
from the hillard Club to his home,
when crossing Gilpin Avenue and
Scott street, he fell into largo hole,
and having an umbrella with him, on
trying to save it, and endeavoring to
rescue himself from his perilous posi-
ton, his new suit was baptised with
mud. He at last succeeded in extri-
eating himself from the position in
which he was placed. and on arriv
ing at his residence, he was scarcely
recognized, as he presented such a
frightful appearance.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
DOG Show.

Philadelphia will have its Bench
Show Of dogs next week, opening Non
day, 21st inst. There will bs solne 100
on exhibition. II will be held in the
industrial Art Building, on Broad st.,
above Pine. These who have kindly
side for good dog will greatly enjoy q
visit there, and we will commend the
matter TO such Of your readers as may
happen to be in Philadelphia next
week, before Friday evening, 25th inst.
Among the entries are many of the best
dogs in the country.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
st. Paul'h Fair.

The Fair at St. Pauls Catholic Church
Fourth and Jackson Sts., still contin.
ues, and is meeting with success. Last
evening the room was crowded, the
price of admission cents being within
the reach Of all. This evening a spe.
cial programme will be presented and,
of course, the fair will 10 largely at.
tended.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
A Golden Wsddisg.

| Mr.. Stephen s. southard and hi
good wife Sarah, residing at No. lO2
Market St., were not Indifferent TO th
fact that yesterday was the fftisth an
niversary Of their Wedding and expec
ted their children and some friend
to spend the evening, but they wer,
totally unprrpared for the rush o
friends who commenced pouring in be
fore s o'clock, and for two hours kep
it up, some retiring as sthers came.
Surprised as he and his good LADY
were, his daughters were fully prepars Cd
to receive the large number OF friends
who came in to congratulate tho aged
bride and groom upon having
reached The golden era of their edded
life. After the congratulations the
company as fast IS it arrived was in.
vited to the dining room where a boun.
tiful supply of ice cream, cake and
lemonade was served. Severa! presents
were left with the bride and groom ii
memen,oes Of the high estimation in
which they were held by their numer.
ous friends. OLa present was sent by
a lady over 80 years Of age, with whom
Mr.. Southard boarded while he lived
in Jersey City.
During the evening letter congrat-
ulating the happy couple, from Dr.. J,
X. Tantum, who had just returned from
Florida, was read. Not less than on.
hundred friends called during the
evening to tender their congratul a tions.
Mr.. Southland and his lady highly ap-
prrciated the we'll wishes Of their
friends and were in their happies,
mood. The following is . brief sketch
Of Mr.. Eouthard's life:
He Was born August 18th, 1906, in
Saratoga County, New York. Left
home to make living for himself and
arrived at New York City November
18Th, 1925. Went to Jersey City the
following day and engaged himself ss
An apprentice to learn lthograph
printing with David Henderson who
had q contract to do Yates McIntire 8
printing.
In til. Spring Of 1926, the firm chan
g-d to letter printing. On the 18th of
April, 1929, he married Miss Sarah
oh elds. He staid with this printing
tim until Nov. 26th, 1874, when hs took
the place of the firm and contracted in
his own name to do the printing, when
he removed to Wilmington and carried
on the business at Eighth and Orange
Sts., until 1857, when he retired from
the printing business and became
partner in the frm Of Psdriek, Price &
Co., hardware dealers at Third and
ohipI-y Sts., in whish firm he re-
as q partner until 1865 when
hs retired from business. MIR. South
ard had seven children, six Of them
living, who were present last evening
II honor of their parents fiftieth ami
'ersary.
Stephen 4. is clerk for Carswell 4
Vandenbrack, Letitia is still at home,
:. Amanda Is the wife of James C. Pick.
l., and with her hus band resides with
her parents; Eugene is a farmer at Lin.
'oln, Delaware; Augustus is employed
IN the United States coast survey, and
Henry c., the youngest is coach
trimmer, Mr.. Southard has been a sue
,rssful business man, q good citizen and
by all who know him, and
nonoring him last evening was as much
If a pleasure to his friends as it was to
lin.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
Wrencbed and Racked

BY tho pangs Of rheumatism, the joints event.
ally become grievously distorted, and some
times assume an almost grotesque deformity
agreeable means is certainly the part of wis
DOM A tendency to rheumatic aim ents may
be successfully combatted with Hostetter's
stomach Bttters o medicine with the prestige
of long and successful career, Of unbounded
popularity, and Of emphatic protest. nal on.
dorsement. 1t removes from the blood those
lnfiammatory impurities which pathol gists
assign as the cause Vi rheumatism, and not
only purides the life current, but enriehes 1t,
promoting vigor by tertilzing its source. d.
xestion, the action Of tho bowels and the So
cretion OF the bile, are aided by it, and 1t i'm
pcls the Kidneys and bladder to reg lar and
active performance ot their functions. Its be-
sides thoroughly reliable remedy ior, and
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
Engaged.

The play Of Engaged" We are re-
quested to say, will bs one Of unusual
excellence. Thse bringing it here are
we'll known to our amusement seekers
and the company selected bear in re-
putation in theatrical circles Of possess
ing extraordinary ability. The per.
formance will be given on Monday sv-
ming.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19

YNH1 NICReT FILLS ON EARTH ARE DR. SINnD
l. VEGETABLE Liver Pulls They never
grippe. sicken or weaken In their operation, and
hence they are the best pills ever offered, e..
pecially for aged people. They are splen-
did Liver euro and elegant purgstive medi-
cine. They operate pleasantly and mildly,
but thoroughly and etectually. They cuie
Headache, Bilousness, Weak Bowels, Dixi.
ness, Vertigo, Weak Nerves, all Liver stfec-
tons, general Aches over the system, thsy
make better appetite, and in rheumatism,
Neuralgia and Headache, in connection with
our Celebrated Pain Searcher, very speedy
cure is obtained. We have over 1000 reierei
COS Of these pills. Elegantly sugar coated u
Principal Depst Fourth and King streets,
Wilmington Del. Philadelphia Depot e01
Arch street, Sold BY dealars and. At country
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
FIRST EDITION.
NEWS SUMMARY.
A Record Of Fires, OutraEes. Acct
aemas, and Incidents.

A Record OF Fires, OuiraEes. Acct
aenas, and Incidents.
Harding l. Savage, Of Chicago, agent,
for extensive purch asers Of wheat, sns-
pended yesterday, but tsxpect to rssum.
soon. Their suspension which is owing
to the failure Of their customers to put
up margins, throws $50, 900 bushels O
wheat and $50, 900 bushels Of corn OIL
the market.
In the U. s. Court, At Richmond, Va,
yesterday, the District Attorney asked
the jury to render . verdict Of moi
guilty in the cases Of the ten election
Judges Of Petersburg indicted for viola.
ton Of the election laws in 1874.
A passenger train on the New Jersey
Central Railroad ran into an ore train
on Thursday evening, and an engine
and baggage car ware smashed. The
mail agent, baggage master and fireman
we're severely injured.
DR.. St. Louis, who Was y have been
hanged at Wahoo, Nsb., yesterday, for
poisoning his wife, attempted to COM
init suicide by shooting. His wound is
not fatal. Tho Governor has respited
him until the 18th Of May.
II 10 understood in Ottawa that the
required legislation for the tunnsllipg
Of the Detroit river "will BE- granted
this season for various reasons, some
of them OF An international chsrac-
ter"
The schooner L. s. Barnes, from
Wiscassss for Boston, with hay, went
ashore on James Point, Yesterday af-
tsrnoon. In The morning her captain
was Knocked overheard by the main
boom and drowned.
Busl, convicted at Coopsrstown, N.
Y, Of the mardss Of Catharins M. Rich
ards, aged II years, was sentenced yes
terdAy to ba hanged. An application
for new trial will bs argued next
month.
Agent Hunt tslsgraphs from Fort Sill
that the Kiowa Indians, Who went out
to kill Texan ranger, in revenge for
the murder Of one Of the tribe, have 70
turned peaceably to the reservation.
Peter B. Thompson, = post-ofice clerk
In Seward, Nebraska, was arrested yes
terday for stealing from the nails
Over $1,000 Was found upon him. and
he confessed his guilt.
A man named Orth, being detected
In stealing ride on Lehigh Valley
train, near Beaver Station, on Thurs.
day night, jumped from the car, and
received fatal injuries.
A boiler in the steam saw mill .
Hawley & Co., at Shelby, Mich, explo-
dsd on Thursday, killing the engineer
and seriously injuring two other per.
sons.
Collector Clark tslegraphs to Wash
ington from Atlanta that he has seized
four distilleries, made one arrest, and
destroyed 5000 gallons Of beer and
mash.
At Austin, Miss, on Wednesday, w.
A. Grantham was shot dead by City
Marshal Jones, because he struck the
latter with bride. Jones Is in Jail.
William L. Doyle, proprietor Of the
Buffalo Agricultural Works. at Buffalo,
N. Y, has made an assignment. His
liabilities and assets are not reported.
Rev. DR.. Joseph T. Duryea was in
stalled Pastor Of the Central Congrega.
tional Church of Boston on Thursday
night.
The jury in the case Of Melick Stats,
on trial at Pennington, N. j., we're dis
charged yesterday, for inability to
asree.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
Important to Mothers.

thing that mothers can rely upon for their
children. 1t cnrrects acidity ofthe stomach,
cures wind collie, regulates the bowels and
gives rest, health and comfort to mother and
child. During the process of teething Its value
is incalculable. 1t softens the gums, reduces
Inflammation and allays all pain, thereby
giving rest to the child and comfort TO the
mother. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
A Variety Weddlne,

Mr.. James H. Showalter and his de-
voted wife Jennie, having trudged hap
PLY along through twelve years 0
married life, invited a number of thei,
friends to their residence, COS Adam
street, last night, to celebrate the event
Tho company commenced assembling a.
s'slsck until shout thirty friends hi ad
paid their respects to the happy trid.
and groom who renewed their plighted
faith, and made happy start on an
other twelve years stretch Of life
Amongst the guests Of the evening
were Mr.. and Mrs. William A. II,
Schmehl Of Reading, Mrs. S. being sis.
ter OF the groom Of the occasion, and
by her amiability and vivacity con
tributed much to the pleasures Of the
evening.
Mr.. schmshl though from = neigh.
boring city, mixed readily in with the
Wilmington folks and had it not been
known that he came from Reading he
might have been really taken for q
Wilningtonian. Each Of the visitors
upon entering was greeted by Mr..
Charles Martel Of Media, Pa, who acted
AZ general usher. with such . bensvo-
lent and kindly smile that every one
felt at home from tho start. A couple
Of hours were spent in social conversa-
sation, and the company were marshal.
ed out BY couples, the bride and groom
leading to the dining room to . table
80 loaded with the choicest cake and
fruits that would have made the eyes
of the most fastidious spicure snaI
with delight.
By the time the company had salts
fed the cravings ofthe appetite thehand-
somely iced cakes locked as il they had
gone through bombardment and
the fruit pyramid had been driven to
the ragged edge Of desperation. Ice
cream came in as desert and the COM
pany returned to the parlor whore the
bride was presented by Rev. J. B. Mann |
with mysterious morocco case, the
contents Of which he could not tell, but
she would find out when opened and
she could then guess who was the giver.
Mrs. Showalter on opening the case
found within it beautiful lady's
gold watch and chain, which she imrne-
iiately guessed was presented by her
husband, and then for the first time
The found out why he had attended
,he lodges SO much during week or SO
past, Rev. w. H. Hendrickson appro-
oriatsly received the present on behalf
If the surprised bride. A large num-
Der of useful and ornamental articles
we're presented by the guests, after
which many fond wishes were in
lulged in for the future happiness of
Mr.. J. Harry and Jennie Showalter the
company started for their homes.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
Thurber,s Choice Goods.

Thurber's Yeast Powder and Flavor.
ing Extracts.
Thurber's Granulated Tapiocs.
Thurber's pure spices.
Thurber's roasted coffee 4 choice teas.
Thurber's Queen Olives, in bulk.
Higgins salt, the purest in the mar
ket, for table and dairy use. For sale
by the agent, Chas. X. Gsno, S and 7
East 7th street.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
sheriff Sale.

Sheriff Pyle on Thursday sold at the
Gilpin House in this New Castle lots of
land on Union street, the property of
Patrick Stewart, deceased, to George
Hewlett for $3.50.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
A Card.

To all who are suffering from tho errors and
indiscretiOns Of youth, nervous weakness :.
early decay, loss OF manhood, etc., will send
recipe that will cure you FREE OF
CHI ARGE. This great remedy was discsv-
cred by missionary in South America. Send
q selfaddressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
I. Imam, Station D, New York City. ap8-t
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
AuetlOneerIng,

Thomas M. Ogle has rented the store
at SIG Market street, and will engage
in the auctioneer business in few days.
He is a good auctioneer and no doubt
will do live business. He has our
best wishes.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
Photographed.

Beecher, the photographer, At 3l5
Market street, has just made the pic
lures of the three wreaths and a cross
that were used at the funeral Of Albert
A. Montpelier last Sunday. They are
beautifully and artistically made by
the Misses Tatman. They are to be
sent to his sisters in CalifoI mia. We
have also seen the photograph Of the
wreath and anchor from little Ernest
Martindale's coffin. Beecher tells us
that scarcely day passes but what he
has some Of these momentoes to photo
graph.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTS.

! NJ UllCE-l, MAN JED KIChEN BERf-
| IN ER, In compliance with the requirements
Of the act Of Assemb. }, in such case made and
provided, do hereby give notice that shall ap-
ply in writing to the Court OF General Ses-
sions Of thu Peace and Jail Delivery, Of the
State o. Delaware, In and for New Castle
county, ,on Monday, the 18th day of May next,
A. d. 1879, being the first day Of the next
May Term Of the said Court. for license to
keep an inn or tavern, at No. 10 East
House. in the Second Ward OF the city OF
Wilmington, Delaware, and to sell intoxi-
eating liquors In less quantities than one
quart, to be drunk on the premises, and the
| following respectable citlzens recommend the
said app ieatlon, to wit:
Richard Booth, George ". Gray.
John :. Taylor, Anton HenEe,
Samuel Roberts, B. W0lfsen.
Peter Durhs m, d. Ross.
Nicholas Jenny, Jr., W. H. Beckley.
Nathaniel Melchoir, X. H. Taylor,
Bernard Row, Michael Kenny,
! S D. Townsend, George Jacobs,
Charles Z. Resig, j. SOndheimer,
Charles Sparks, Robert Woollaes,
Jacob Schiller, W. +. W!adish,
". H. Baker, John F. Bush,
M. Hayes, Tnos. +. Donshce.
John Higgins.
apl9af. MANUEL ER.
ENINE GROCERIES and Wines and Il
Il quors exclusively for medicinal purpo-
ses. Rye whiskey for bathing purposes. t0s
per quart; extra old rye, 81; Buik's old Irish
whiskey, sl.25; Holland gin, 81; Old Tom gin,
81. .6o extra port wine, 81, best q 50; extra gin.
ger brandy, 81. best Sl.t0; California cham
pagne cider, flrst premium awarded at Exhi-
bition Of 1879, made purely from pears and
apples, 1t sparkles like champagne, and 10
strictly non Intoxicating. Per case l dozen
quarts, g. 80, do. 2 dozen pints, $500; pure
Bavarian beer, imported, per case dozen.
dozen 2pints 81 40. These goods forwarded
TO any address at the above prices, G. O. d.,
will refund money II not satisfactory A bar.
rel Of extra family flour, delivered at $3.50; "
barrel at the same rates, $2.75. All groceries
as low as at any other place in this city.
PETER J. FORD,
mh4-am cod Third and Adams streets,
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
The Weather.

War Department, Once Of the Chief
Signal Officer, Washington, April l9-
l A. M.
Indications for Saturday-For the
Middle Atlantic States, north to west
winds, slightly warmer, partly cloudy
or clear weather, rising baromt ter.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-19
Special AentiOn.

Middleton has again reduced prices
Granulated sugar, 81 cts; white sugar
8 cts; very light sugar at 7 cts. pount
bleacher soap, 6 cents 4 Tbs. P. 4 G
oleine soap, rs cts. sand soap, 81 cts.
olive soap, full pound, s cts.; Babbitt',
soap, 6 cts. !; Tbs. standard soap, q
cts. Bakers corn, 10 cents per can
corn as good as Bakers, s cts. per can
canned peas, cts. :, cans trophy to
matoss, 25 cts; black berries, 10 cts. pei
can pine apple, Is cts. per can 4 lbs.
layer raisins, Is cts. /; 8 Tbs. Valencia
raisins, 25 cts. evaporatsd peaches, II
cts. per tb.: 4 Tbs. Bosnia prunes, Is
cts. ; prime French prunes, 10 cts. per
fb.; fair coffee, 10 cts. per ib. very
good coffee, Is cts. per fb. fine coffee,
20 cts. per b.; our old Santos coffee,
everybody's favorite, 2S eta. per fb. !;
chocolate, 80 cts. per tb. . full line
of French mustard as low as cts. per
bottle; chow chow, plain and mixed
pickles, 10 cts. per bottle; 4 glasses
pure fruit jelly, (no Glucose goods Is
cts. large sacks salt, 81 cts. best two
hoop buckets, II cts. /; oat meal, 3 cts.
per tb., or 9 tbs. for Is cts. starch, s
and cts. per 10. =; . 3 ID. box best
starch, 25 cts. /; Gilbsrt's corn starch, s
cts. cheese at reduced prices; Nelson's
and Cox's gelatine, IA cts. Look at our
syrup and New Orleans molasses at 40
cts. per gallon peach syrup, Is cents
per quart; good tea for Is, 40 and so
cts. per TO-. a large stock Of maskeral
in Is, Is and kits, at
G.. s. MIDDLRroH's,
s. E. Cor. 4th and King streets.
MEATS | MEATS ALI kinds Of fresh
and salt meats at Hufnal's, 9th and
Madison streets.
The Japanese style parascl is the
latest. Call and see these attractive
goods at StranS's, 4th and Market SITS.
The Enterprise Clothing Store /, the
place to get the worth of your money.
406 Market street.
Holman's Liver pads are for sale by
J. R. Hartman, Druggist, 5tb and
Poplar.
Be sure and visit J. X. Fishers En-
terprise Clothing Store, for good and
cheap clothing. 406 Market street.
Cuticura Soap, for cutaneous atfec.
lions, the toilet and bath, sold by Tay-
or g. Fullerton, Druggists, 302 King
treet.
The inconvenience of going to Phila-
lelphia for private appliances for ladies'
is obviated by Belts private depart.
nent for ladies. Entrance on 9Th street
Lady attendant. !