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Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
THE POTTER COMMITTEE.
The Testimony of Assistant Postmaster
Brady.
THAT "PACKAGE."

New York, January 28. Assistant Post
master Brady testified before the Potter COM
mittee that he suspected package given him
by Clerk Bullock of the election committee
opened it and had copies made. He then
gave portion of the originals relating to
Florida, to VIM. f. Chandler, and sent an
other portion anonymously to Whitelaw Reed
of the New York Tribune. The balance was
given to Chandler and Mr.. liiscock.
Mr.. Evans of Ind, in giving Brady the
package, merely requested him to take charge
of them. Some time after his curiosity was
so great he opened them. As near as he can
remember, he mentioned the contents to VIM.
Chandler first.
The kilograms of both parties were con-
tained in the bundle
The witness also testified that he sorted
and took out in the Senate committee room,
those kilograms which passed between Tyner
and himself If he could find the kilograms
sent and received by him, he would produce
them.
Witness had $1,000 from Zach Chandler,
when he left for Tallahassee, which he turn
ed over to VIM. L. Chandler upon arriving
He understood that Wm. 4. Chandler paid
expenses of some witnesses in Florida.
Witness advanced $1,000 to defray hotel
expenses of party, and the amount was re-
funded by Il. Chandler
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

BERLIN, January %. A fresh outbreak of
the rinderpest is reported in Prussia. Fifteen
places are still infected within the district
first attacked.
BADEN BADEN, January 2s. Adolf Jonsen
the composer, is dead.
New YORK, January 2S. Mount Zion
Convent, Waterford, Ireland, is burned
VERSAILLES, January %. In the senate to-
day Victor Hugo presented proposition for
full amnesty to communists. Louis Blanc in
the chamber Of deputies presented an identi-
cal proposition, which after some discussion,
was declared urgent and referred to the COM
mittee, together with M. Leprens bill respect
ing the sentence upon communists.
In the lobbies this afternoon rumors were
current of MacMahon's intended resignation,
but were considered exaggerated.
DeLesseps is urging movement to ex-
tend telegraph across Sahara to Senagal
CAIRO, January %. Serious famine is re-
ported in upper Egypt. Relief has been
sent. afa s.sf. F.t seN
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
THE DEXTER BANK ROBBERY
A Clue TO the Murderer.
Startling Revelations Expe ted.

Samuel Edredge, Esq, member Of the
House from Dexter, received information
from home yesterday, which shows that
the village of Dexter is in terrible
state of excitement over recent developments
concerning the savings bank robbery and the
mui der of j. Wilson Barron. Two expert
detectives and the county attorney have been
in consultation this week, with the Trustees
and other Bank authorities. and they are all
free to say that n clue to the whole transac-
ton has been obtained, and that the revela-
ton of the guilty party will be made within
week. 1t is a resident of Dexter, and Il per-
son who has been above suspicion, and NOV
ing in the higher walks of life. 1t is said
that there will be as much surprise when the
person is made known, as when the news
came that Mr.. Barron had been murdered.
We understand that this has been traced by
the bond that Mr.. Barron had in his posses
sion, which belonged to him, and which had
been called in at Washington, and had been
traced back to the suspected party. The
people of Dexter, under these circumstances,
are in terrible state of suspense.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
THE FRENCH CABINET.
Changes in the Finance Department.

PARIS, January %. 1t is asserted that at
to-day's meeting of the Cabinet, President
Mcmahon declared he would not yield with
regard to military commands. He would
rather resign.
Alexander Smiot, republican member Of
the Chamber of Deputies is dead
The minister of finance began political
purifcation of the finance department Five
treasurer generals have been superannuated,
four placed on the unattached list, and two
dismissed.
At this mornings cabinet council MacMa-
hon signed decree making changes in the
magistracy, but when the question was raised
Of changes in the great military commands
he said he could not assent to such resolu-
tions, must decline to disorganize the army.
He would leave the responsibility for such
steps to others. With these words the mar
shal quilted the hall of the council.
This statement has everywhere produced
great excitement The groups of the left APP
pear determined to impeach the ministry of
the l4th of May, and if they do Dufaure cab
met will resign.
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ss- New styles in jewelry a, Rowse's.
as- See Committee Notices ON first page.

We are glad to be able to announce that
Miss Clara b. Lopez of Canton, Mass, pu-
pill of J. c. ID. Parker on the piano, and of
Geo. T.. Whiting on the organ, has been en-
gagged to play at the concert to be given at
the Baptist church, in this city, on the l7th
of February next. Miss NJ. Stella Guibord,
the fine soprano of Boston, will also assist.
In addition to this excellent foreign talent,
the best home talent has been engaged viz,
Mrs. Milliken, Mr.. and Mrs. Myrick, C.. Il.
johnson, A. ID. Ward, c. C. Hunt, ID. J.
flanagan, Miss Dewitt, and others. 1t is the
purpose of the managers of the coming con
cert to make it one of the finest ever given in
the city. 1t will be remembered that this
concert comes in the regular course of enter
tainmentS now being given at the Baptist
church.
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was well represented. &. +. Littlefeld, Esq,
and Joseph Baker, Esq, appeared for the pc
ttioners, and L. L. Pierce Esq. and ID. y.
Mortand, Esq, for the city, which rcsists
the appeal. The case was opened for the petit
TONERS by c. L. Littlefcld, Esq, who stated
generally, and at considerable length, the
grounds whereon set-of is claimed. The
people of the ward are taxed for fire depart
mcnt, paupers, schools, highways, etc, and
receive no adequate benefit for their proper
tion of the taxes paid. He also claimed that
ward : is Il farming community, and has moth
ing in common with the city portion of the
town. The examination of witnesses then
took place.
The hearing was continued last evening,
numerous witnesses being examined The
closing arguments of the counsel will be
heard this afternoon at . o'clock.
The committee on Interior Waters gave n
hearing on the petition Of the Selectmen of
Sidney and 81 others, for permission to land
merchandise, &C., at Maine Central dcpots
across Kenncbcc river, without liability to
damage, allowing them to employ any person
who may desire to engage in the carrying
trade to transport persons and property to
and from any point in said townto the depots of
the Maine Central Railroad, without being liza
Bile for damages under the law regulating fer
ries. Gorham w. Hastings, Herbert A.
lIamlen, appeared for the petitioners, and
Samuel Clark. Ira ID. Stureis, Orrick Iawes,
and Mr.. Prescott, appeared in opposition.
The matter was laid on the table The COM
missioners seem to regard this as a matter be-
longing to the county commissioners.
The Judiciary committee considered
several propositions but came to a decision
on no matter of great public interest. The
pauper bill was accepted, so far as it relates
to paupers in plantations.
The committee on fisheries gave a hearing
last evening. on the bill to protect Holsters.
A further hearing will be given Friday eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Marine News.


PORTLAND, January %. Captain n. l..
Thompson of kennebunk is building ship
Of two thousand tons, and bark of one
thousand tons, to be launched next spring.
Charles Thompson is building in the same
yard three small fishing vessels for Glouces-
ter parties, and porgie steamer for Port
land firm.
Messrs. Ward & Crawford are to build a
tug boat for James Andrews of Biddeford, to
run on the Saco river.
Burned to Death.
FORT FAIRFIELD, January 2S. A daughter
of Thomas Russell Of this place was fatally
burned by her clothes accidentally getting on
fire yesterday afternoon. She was aged
about twenty-five years.
Court Matters.
LEWISTON January %. The supreme
court to-day was at work on the case Parsons
VS.. Monmouth, suit to recover a note given
by the late treasurer. After the evidence
was out, the case was carried to the full
court. The treasurer testified that his money
was hired and used for the benefit of the
town.
Railroad Accident.
BANGOR, January %. James Morris o.
Southbay, n. b., was run over on the St
John & Maine Railway Monday night as h,
was lying on the track. 1t is thought h,
went to sleep while intoxicated, and wa
frozen to death before the train went owe
him.
Death.
PORTLAND, January 2S. Rev. William
Warren, ID. d., formerly district secretary @
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THE EASTERN QUESTION.
THE FRONTIER TROUBLE WITH
RUSSIA.

LONDON, January %. Berlin cores
pondent of the Post reported Italy has unex-
pectedly objected to the hindering Of inter
course with Russia and Germany.
BERLIN, January 2s. The Prussian gov
ernment is said to be preparing measure for
the diet, providing for permanent retention Of
Gulph Fund on the ground it is for future
operations Of jurists from Brunswick that the
Duke Of Cumberlands clause cannot be le-
gally set aside.
CoNsTASTINoPLE, January 2s. Russia
having protested against the deimitaton of
the frontier between Silstria and Mangaia,
refuses to cede the line regulated by com
mission. Roumelia addressed a circular to
the powers about the matter.
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WASIIINGTON.
Committee DOings.

WASHINGTON, January 2s. The Senate
finance committee, by vote of five against
four, decided to recommend a reduction of
tax on tobacco, to 20c per pound; also decd-
ed to add to House bill provision to admit
free Of duty, all licorice paste and licorice
rolls.
The Senate committee on foreign relations
will hold meeting Friday, for consideration
OF Edmunds resolution.
Bill Signed.
The President to-day signed the consular
and diplomatice appropriation bill.
Call for 5.2Os.
The Secretary of the Treasury has issued
the S5th call for the redemption of 500 bonds
The call is for $50, 900, 900, of which SlO,-
are coupon.
The 4 Per Cents.
The subscriptions to the per cent loan to-
day, are SO, $4,000.
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THE PLAGUE.
Considerable Alarm Manifested.

ST.. PErERsBURG, January 3S. The Golos
states that the plague appeared at a hamlet
thirty-four miles from Metlianka.
Considerable alarm was caused in Moscow
by the news leaking out that quite number
OF recruits of the imperial guard had arrived
from the infected district. The recruits were
disinfected and isolated, their clothing burn
ed, and it is believed the danger Of Infection
is over.
LONDON, January 20. Italy It's ord, re
that all vessels arriving from Sou hern Rus
sia be disinfectcd, to prevent the introduction
of the plague.
The Russians complain of the stir made
about the plague.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
Nennebec County Officers.

kennebec is an old fogy county, and being under
republican rule " necessarily in favor Of high sala
ries and opposed to retrenchment be the necessity
for II ever urgent We learn that the Kennebec
delegation have concluded that no reduction of sala
ries or expenses in this county is either desirable
feasible except in the small matter Of the daily s
pend of the County Commissioners National Dem.
Ocrat.
To put it mildly, we fear our neighbor is
'laboring under a misapprchcnsion." The
Kennebec county delegation, after full dis
cussion had at several meetings, have agreed
to recommend the cutting down of the sala-
ries of all county officers, as follows;
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
THE INDIANS.
SITTING BULL HEARD FROM.
He Wants to Go Back to Standing Rock

BISMARCK, ID. T., January %. Runners
from Sitting Bull say the warrior wants to
return to Standing Rock, as his tribe, the
Cncapapas, stop on that reservation. The
Tribune publishes this message from Sitting
Bull to the Uncapapas
Once was strong and brave, and my peo-
pie had hearts of iron; but now am a cow
ard and will fight no more forever. My peo-
pie are cold and hungry. My women are
sick and my children are freezing will do
as the great father wishes l will give my
guns and my ponies into his hands. My ar
rows are broken and my war paint thrown to
the winds"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
The Work OF the Committees.

The committee on Reform School, gave a
hearing to the Trustees and Managers of the
Industrial School for Girls. DIR. Allcn
Maj. L. Rowell, Judge kingsbury, Judge
Baker, Mrs. Sampson of Bath, Mrs. s. G..
Sargent, and Mrs. DIR. Quinby stated very
fully the wants of the school and its future
outlook. twas claimed that the school must
have superintendent or else stop. Senator
Linn made some feeling remarks in sympathy
with the objects of the school. They Were
brief, but to the point. The committee have
not come to any decision in regard to the APP
preparation for the school and other matters
pertaining thereto. There will be- another
meeting this evening. .,.,
The committee on Towns gave a hearing
yesterday afternoon, on, the question of
setting off Ward from Rockland, and in
cooperating the same into town. There is
great interest in the matter, and Rockland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
/ Deficiency.

GLOUCESTER, January 2s. At a meeting of
the mayor and aldermen this evening, N. z.
Lanson, an expert employed to examine the
books and accounts of Francis Bennett, late
city treasurer, made report showing de-
felt Of ss,G70, which accords with Benefits
statements
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
NOTICE.,

vINllE members of the kennebec Log Driving Com
l. pany, are hereby notified that the annual meet
ing Of the Company will be held at the City Council
Room in Gardiner on Tuesday. the 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1872 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the fol-
lowing purposes, viz;
lst. To choose a Moderator.
ID. To hear the report of the Treasurer and take
such action thereon as may be thought proper.
3i. To choose officers for the ensuing year.
ith TO take such measures for driving the logs the
ensuing season, aud raise such sums ofinoney
for that purpose may be deemed necessary.
9TH TO act on any other business that may legally
come before them.
ID. {, PALMER, Clerk X. l.. d. Co.
Gardiner, Jan 2ith, 1879. iun2sttd
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THE AFGHAN WAR.

LONDON, January 20. Shere Ali was on
the 10th inst. en- route to Tashkend was de-
tanned by severe sickness. He would leave,
however, on the 10th to meet General Kauf-
man. The latter gave dinner the 25th to
the Russian Ambassador to Bokhara.
CALCUTTA, January %. Ghelzais continue
hostilities against Yakab, who has no author
ity outside Cabul. Desertions Of his troops
continue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29

1t is believed all pool freight arrangements
will be in operation the lst of February.
(ustou, VIouao Muttors
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the American board, died at his home in
Gorham this morning, aged seventy-two
years. He was attacked with pneumonia a
year ago, and has been failing since DIR.
Warren was formerly pastor of the Congre-
gotional churches at Windham, Maine, and
Cpton Mass
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29

Don't dose them to sickness and death Nth SquiHs
Ipecac, Anfimoaia's Bioodroot, Lobei;a Opiafes,
but give them slippery Elm Loxenges In abundance.
Large Boxes 70 Cents. Sent by mail, postage paid,
any part of the United states upon receipt price
CAsWELL 4 CO., Boston, Proprietors. For sale by
oil Druggists. jan2sfis3m
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29

Messenger and Supt buildings, $40 lou
The Clerk of Courts and the Register of
Deeds will be cut down in the same proper
ton. Kennebcc is a republican county, and
we notice that generally these are the first to
move in all matters that concern the welfare
of the people.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
Republican Meeting.
There will be meeting Of the
Young Mems Republican
CIUb,

next Thursday evening, at Z! O'Clock in the hall for
merly occupied by Dlrgo Business College. Hon. +.
G. harrington OF Fryeburg, and other speakers will
address the meeting. PER ORDER:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
KENTUCKY.


ASHLAND, January %. The strike of the
Norton Iron Works miners terminated yes
terday, the men resuming work at employers
terms.
Princes furnace miners struck, demanding
an advance Of five cents per ton. Great ex-
citement prevails. Bloodshed is feared
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
RHODE ISLAND.
Fatal Accident.

PROVIDENCE, January %. Joseph Hanley
died this forenoon of conclusion of the brain,
caused by a fall on an icy sidewalk last
night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
4 "a VSn.

The Penobscot County delegation is united in favor
Of Charles e. Rogers Indian Agent for the Pcnoh-
scot Tribe The Tribe being united in favor of Rog.
ers, and hope tina; the Gov and Council may
fit TO appoint him. SEBBArris DANA
Delegate for Penobscot Tribe
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
CANADA.
Small POY.

BosroN, January %. Small pox in Sc
we're form is prevailing in the Canadian vii
lagos of Longuenil and Lafroine. Several
persons have died and many are sick with the
disease. 1t is spreading rapidly, AS until re-
Gently no means had been taken to check its
nou
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Church, Con
7 u re rO o M
use them. Al
them by your
or three tax
retire W iii
Cough. Es
they dhtpteof
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NOVA SCOTIA.
Snow Storm.

NEW York, January 2S. The snow storm
and gale in Nova Scotia the last few days,
was the most severe of the season. The
roads are blocked with snow, and no mails
have left Antigua since Friday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29

The second half-ycar at ST. Catharnc's
Hall will begin on the Sd Of February with
increased advantages for culture in various
directions The Art department will now BE-
placed in charge of Miss Hazlewood. II grad
uate of the Pittsburgh School Of Design. and
for the past FIVE years successful teacher of
Art in a large seminary for young ladies'.
She is thoroughly qualified to teach in the
most approved way all branches of Art, being
perfectly at home in crayon and pencil draw
ing: painting in India ink, water color or oil;
sketching from nature also painting on
china or on silk. An advanced class in
Shakespeare is also to he formed under the
charge of Miss Swan of Gardiner. who has
made this branch speciality for some time
past. This will be conducted in n thorough,
systematic way, first taking up the drama in
general. as a study, and then analyzing par
ticular plays. 1t is hoped that many who
have already finished the routine of regular
school life will find the work of this class
both pleasant and profitable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
ILLINOIS,.
ReccptiOn to Logan.

NEW YORK, January %. The Union Vet
eran Club gave Senator Logan a reception at
Chicago, last evening. He congratulated the
soldiers on the passage of the new pension
bill.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29

cert and Lee.
don't fail to
" VS. have
bedside; two
en when you
$ top your
pecfdHy are
to Chadren.
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THE ENGLISH LABOR TROUBLES.

LONDON, January 2s. Thirteen hundred
colliers at Merthyra and Abcrdare have
struck.
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AND COMMERCIAL.


Ereaing Report.
NEW YORK January %.
Money loaned at 1la3 v cent. on call closing at
ll62- per cent.
Sterling, 4s4i a4s5 for long and a4ss for short
sight.
Carrying rates, 1-a2-; borrowing rates, 3ld.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
as~ Go to E. Rowse'. for silver plated table knives

We desire to call the attention of our bretf-
rem of the press of Maine to the unfortunate
condition of a former editor, who through
the accidents of life and business misfortuncs
liable to come to any of us-has been re-
duccd to penury and want. If his name is
not always known we ill privately communi-
cate il to any one addressing us. who desires
to assist this worthy brother. Contributions
Of money sent to this Office will be promptly
forwarded. ''Inasmuch as ye," &c.
In response to the above we have received
From the Lewiston journal, $500
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29

Have used DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup and
pronounce it the best medicine in nse. A case
of consumption here was cured by its use.
We cheerfully recommend it to all sufferers.
--Jefftess, Roberts & Co., South Boston, Va,
November II, 1875.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
skoyvhegan Locals.


"It SHOWS, it blows, it's cold, frosty
weather" We can truly make use of this
quotation at the present time. The snow
Saturday afternoon, and blow Saturday night
and Sunday, was worse than anything we have
had for two years. The roads Sunday were
impossible; even Monday there was but little
travel. Monday morning was among the
coolest of the winter.
Last week the farming community were
very busy hauling in their wood, &c.
In this community as in other places, colds,
influenza and fcvers are very prevalent. The
common salutation is show is your cold?'
There have been several sudden deaths in
town. Mrs. Alansan Dore, n lady about 20,
died without warning while sitting in her
chair Probable cause. heart disease. Mrs
Dore was the mother of Fred Dore, landlord
at the present time of Elm House.
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MarrirD.

IN kingfeld, Jan. 10, Frank r. steward TO Miss
Abhie NJ. Woodcock, both of Anson
In skowhegan, Jan. l2 Isaac Heath, Jr.. TO Miss
Lois Dodge, both of Watervie.
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Let the young republicans and all others,
prepare to have grand rally at the rooms
formerly occupied by the Commercial Col
lege. Thursday evening.
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CaswclI's slippery Elm Lo1enges

For Coughs, Colds, and all affections of the Throat
and Lungs, Consumptives will find them soothing
and healing. Tee them freely. In travelling, the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
House..

The legislative appropriation bill was re-
ported to the House and referred TO commit
tee of the whole.
A bill to restrict migration of the Chinese,
was taken up.
Passed.
Mr. Atkins, chairman of committee on APP
preparations, reported the legislative, exccu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill.
Referred to the committee of the whole.
Mr.. Knapp introduced bill providing that
soldiers who became totally blind in the serv-
ice receive a pension of seventy-two dollars a
month.
Referred.
The bill to restrict immigration of Chinese
passed, after discussion-yeas 155, nays ~.
Before the passage of the bill the restric-
tion of Chinese passengers on any one vessel
to ten, was extended to fifteen.
The House went into committee of the
whole on the Post Office appropriation bill.
Mr.. Baker Of Ind, moved to increase the
appropriation for mail transportation by rail-
way, from s,7l5, 900 to $500, 100000.
After a short debate, in which BlOunt and
Atkins criticised the administration of the p.
o. department as violating the spirit of the
law and Foster and Baker defended the ac-
ton of the department, the amendment was
adopted.
Mr.. Chalmers submitted an amendment in
creasing the appropriation for transportation
by steamboats, from S750,000 to $1,000
Agreed to.
Without final action the committee rose.
Mr.. White of Pa, introduced bill amend
ing the law in relation to homesteads, so to
allow soldiers and sailors to occupy by ten
ants.
Referred.
Mr.. Durham introduced joint resolution
calling on the Secretary of State for de-
tailed statement of expenditures made by the
government at the Paris Exposition.
Passed.
The session for tonight on the levee bill,
was postponed one week.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-01-29
MASSACHUSETTS.
Fire.

AMHERST, January %. Fire in Kellogg
Block early this morning, caused loss Of
s6500 on building and occupants partly in
sur.d
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NEW YORK.
Pedestrianisln.

NEW York, January %. Miss Annie Bar
tell started last evening on an attempt to walk
5000 quarter miles in 5000 consecutive quar-
ter hours.