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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

The second lecture in the Popular Lyceum
course. AZ the First Baptist church, will be
livered this evening, nv Rev. F. w. Bake
man. the popular pastor Of the Court street
Baptist church, in Auburn, and doubtless one
Of the most effective pulpit orators in
tt nes." The effort is not sermon. but a
popular and entertaining lecture. Doors will
be open at seven; lecture will begin at quar-
ter TO eight. Evening tickets 25 cents; course
tickets admitting to four lectures and con-
cert. Is cents. Tickets to be hal at the door.
There will he no postponment of the lecture
on account of the weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Atheras Politics.

The opening gun of the political campaign
of 70 was fred at Athens. on the night of
the 18th inst. Col. J. II Blood of the '.New
Era" delivered a carefully prepared address
on "Greenbacks." Twas of decidedly COM
ministic tendencies.
Financial interest is tagging. while the
miracle % of resumption goes on, and the
wool comes off from the wolf at Augusta
Oar citizens now see that the ''fat money
theory was only for blind to elect democrats
to Office. but all's quiet now along the Wes-
scrunset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

Boston insurance companies had about $50
600 in the Worth st. fire. last evening To-
tai insurance on the building GO and 6s Thorn
as ST., was $1,000 Ferstmann 4 Co., As
and 80, Worth ST., insurance Sl6j 900. Its
believed the total insurance on goods of the
firms involved, will aggregate $500. 900. The
aggregate loss on buildings and contents in
the Worth st. fire, is estimated at between
three and four millions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

An Embezzler Arrested,

SAN FRANCIsco, January ls. A Hong
Kong despatch reports that Lawrence o. Hall
the clerk who embezzled S540, 900 from Lon
don and San Francisco Bank, was arrested
on the arrival of the steamship Oceanic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

The Portland Advertiser says that VIM.
Coolidge, an employee in the Star Match
factory. several months ago had his lower
jaw badly affected by phosphorus. He was
taken to the Maine General Hospital. and all
his teeth were removed by DR.. Gordon. and
portions of the bone scraped. This operation
did not check the process Of liberation, and
on Wednesday DR.. Greene successfully per-
formed the difficult operation of removing
about third of the front part of the lower
m,xillary, or in other words cnt out the
mans chin. Whether the disease will be
checked and the man survive, remains to be
seen. This disease is one to which match
workers are peculiarly liable. The fumes of
the phosphorus are inhaled and attack the
jaws, causing them to ulcerate and the teeth
to loosen. To guard against the fumes it is
usual 10 wear a damp sponge over the mouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

In making the usual monthly payment at
the cotton mill this week. about $4,000 was
commotion, and in some cases di,may 1t
took some time to convince the Younger
hands that the half eagles were not two cent
pieces.-I UaterriHe WaiI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
CONNECTICUT.
Death of Judge Colt.

New LONDON, January Is. Alfred Colt
Judge of Court of Common Pleas. formerly
State Senator and Representative, died last
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

The Watervlle Banks, at their annual
meetings, made no change in their officers,
except that at the Merchants Bank. Mr. j.
NJ. VIM of Benton. was chosen Trustee in
place of Geo. c. Getchell; and at the Peoples
Bank. " G. II. pulsifer was chosen Vice
President in place of VIM Conner. resigned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

An PASSPORT physician. in An article in the
Sentinel upon the present and similar infu-
enza epidemic gives as grand preventive
keep warm" Keeping low fires to save
fuel don't paw in a medical point Of view.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Weather indications for To-Day.

For New England and the Middle States,
colder northerly to westerly winds, with ris-
ing barometer, partly cloudy weather, and in
the northern portions light snow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

PORTSMOUTH, January 10. The break in
the direct cable, which occurred January 4th
has been located in water 20 to 30 fathoms
deep. about six miles from Tar Bay. Ar
rangements are now in progress to overrun
and repair the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

A special despatch from Boston announces
the death of Charles G. Came leading ed-
torial writer on the Boston Journal He died
at noon Friday, after a long illness. Mr..
Came was for several years editor of the
Portland Advertiser
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Mr.. Conkliny,s Attitude.

An Albany special says that Conklings at
titude at Washington has embarrassed many
republican members of the legislature and il
is proposed to submit resolutions endorsing
the administration. to the republican mem
bers, before a vote is taken to elect L. S.
Senator,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
KENTUCKY.
Convicted by His Son.

LOUISVILLE, January Is. Robert Ander-
son was convicted yesterday ON testimony of
his little son. of the murder of his wife, and
sentenced to be hanged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Legislative votes ana Gossip.

The Kennebec County delegation will hold
their next meeting tomorrow Tuesday
evening. instead of Thursday. as announced
Saturday.
Both branches Of the legislature will meet
this afternoon, at AIS o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

Who is to be postmaster in Watcrvile?
Petitions are in circulation for c. r. McFad-
den, the present incumbent. c. NJ Darrell,
and w. A. Dunn, and the name Of every man
( Nail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

Old AMI voung rich aud poor. all unite in
testifving to the trua m,rit of DIR. Bulls
Cough Synp. For over a qrarer of cen
fury It has proved itself a true, tried and
trusted friend. Price % cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Death.
Bill to Repeal Charter of Lottery.

NEW ORLEANS, January Is. The House
to-day has passed the bill introduced repeal
ing the charter of the Louisiana State Lot
terry. Doubts are expressed to its passing
the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
VIRGINIA.
The State Debt.

RICHMOND. January Is. The Governor in
yiies pubic'creditors to a conference, for the
settlement of the public debt, to be held on
Thursday, the Both inst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

Special meeting of Seth Williams Post this
evening at "a O'clock Business of import
ance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Another One.

1t is stated that Charles Demond misused
$50, 900 of the funds of the Home Missionar,
Society by Improbable real estate invest
ment. Demond justifies his action by the
custom of a former treasurer. If shown that
Demond is guilty of breach of trust. hi,
bondsmen will probably make the deficit
good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

The editor of the Gardiner Reporter says
tiat he didn't make an ass of himself" No;
the Creator got ahead of him on that job,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
iHarrifn.

In Orand, jan. Z, CFp. Alfred f. Smith of Bucks
port, to Miss Hattie +. uiross of Orand.
In Steson, Dec. u, Mr. Adelbert B. Jordan, for
merly of Ellsworth, to Miss Lizzie A. Wiggin of
Stet,on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
BiolraphicaI Sketches.

Copies of the Biographical Pamphlet
may be had at this Office, or of the car.
rier at the State House. Price Is Cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

dam, and stored in private ice houses in the
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Loiro

Tn China, Jan 16 of drop,y, Sarah, wife of Seth
Wentworth, aged about 10 years. ~. --s.. .---
In Hancock, Dec. L. Henry F.. aged wears 4
months and 10 DAYS; Dec 10, Howard D., aged years.
sons of L. Fl. and Sarah VI. Springer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Custom House Matters.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Sentenced,

PHILADELPHIA, January 10. A York des-
patch says the jury in the case of William
Watson for the murder of Erastus ID. King
a verdict of guilty of murder in the
second degree, and he was sentenced to three
years and three months Imprisonment in the
penitentiarY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Notice to Members OF Legislature.

Notice TO Members of Legislature.
The Daily Kennebec Journal contains full reports
of the proceedings of the Legislature and abstracts OF
debates. t'
Prices Single copy. cents; % copies. 90 cents;
so copies or more, 2 cents each.
Extra copies of any issue Of the Daily Kennebec
Journal may he obtained nv giving orders therefor
to the Carrier ut the State House, or at the Counting
z Iom of the Journal office, the day previous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
NEW YORK.
Coal Operations.


NEW YORK, January Is. Prominent Off
GERS of the coal companies deny an attempt at
a new combination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
ATTENTION.
Hold on n Bit.

Before spending money call at the Collectors
Office and settle that tax.
Delinquents will please remember that mot being a
candidate for reelection. have little hatchet TO
sharpen,) and I propose TO execute my warrant re.
earless Of consequences
All Taxes Must be Paid Within 60 DAYS.
Immediate payment will lessen the demand for
rooms AZ Pages County Hotel.
4 list of persons whose taxes remain unpaid March
/, 1879 will be published interesting information
as to the worhessness Of the City's resources Ex-
pect no further notice, except
Pay Oh. Como with Me.
SAMUEL W. LANE, Collector.
Augusta, Jan. l, 1879. jan6ftmar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Stewards Remains.

1t is said that A. T. Stewards remains are
now In Greenwood cemetery. to remain until
Crystal Garden City is finished. They were
returned to Judge Hilton November Nth,
eight days after the agreement was entered
into. The amount of money which changed
hands was between S35 900 and S45 900, but
no agreement was entered into to protect the
thieves, who were five in number. The cof-
fin plate was produced as evidence of identity.
Custom House Matters.
A Washington despatch says it is now very
generally conceded that the New York Gus
tom House nominations will be eventually
confirmed. No action will be had in the
premises until after reply is received from
Collector Arthur by this Senate Commerce
committee, to the charges alleged against
him in the executive message sent to the Sen
ate Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
River and Harbor Improvem ents.

Through the persistent efforts of Mr.
George II RI bbins of Eastport, a government
survey has been made of Lubec Narrows. with
view of dredging the same, at cost to the
government of some $4,000. II will
he great thing for commerce Mr.. Rob-
bins has shown us the figures of the survey
made by the civil engineer. whose report and
'stimates have been sent to Washington. The
channel TO be dredged commences above the
Narrows. and thence runs down to point
900 feet below the lower beacon, distance of
about $1,000 feet to deep water. The chan
nel will be 200 feet wide the whole length
and its depth will he ~ feet at mean low wa
ter and . feet at extreme low water and % at
at mean high water. The estimates show
that about 80 600 cubic wards will be dredged
the material being nearly all sandy mud.
which can he handled with comparative ease.
The distance across the Narrows from Gun
Rock is 3S5 feet at low water At hi IN water
it is 635 feet from Staples wharf to Mulhol-
land Point, Campobello. The navigable
wilt at high water is about 500 feet.
channel 80 or 200 feet wide must
be graded on each bank towards high water
mark. The number of soundings located
by tangit taken during the survey was $500.
We notice since writing the above that the
chief en- yineer has made his report to the U.
s. Senate, recommending the Improvement
above referred to. and it will probably be act
ed upon at the present session. Should the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

The Fairfield Lecture Course which closed
last Wednesday. proved highly entertaining.
Although not successful. financially. as might
have been wished by its projectors, it has
been a source of pleasure and profit to those
who attended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Death.

DIR. John b. Biddle, Dean of jefferson
college, and a well known physician and
medical author of some repute is dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
WASHINGTON.
Call for Bonds.

WAsHINGToN, January Is. The secretary
of the treasury has issued his eighty
call for the redemption of 500 bonds OF 1856
consols OF 1867. The call is for s20, ZOO, 600.
Of which $40, 900. 900 are coupons and Sl0,-
900, 900 registered bonds. The principal and
interest will be paid at the treasury on and
that day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

proper appropriation be made, the work will
begin and be carried forward the coming sea-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
House Burned.

The unoccupied house and barn attached o
DIR. Otis Fernald, at Aver village, was burn
ed by an incendiary last night. Loss 50 900
insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

Rs-Mr Peake's Juvenile Exhibition and BAH, will
be on "Wednesday evening, Feb 5. No doubt II will
be very nice rs usual Janls'3tN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
AND COMMERCIAL.
Boston stock List.

[sales at the Brokers Board.l st ~
BosToN, January IS.
Boston & Maine Railroad r 81 OK Eii0Agi0o-
Eastern Railroad, ti1ai2-
Portland, saeo x Portsmouth Railroad, IS go -
Boston & Maine Railroad, new bonds,) il6- a1l6E
Eastern Railroad (new bonds,) 34s, 70-e7Ol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
POLITICAL AFFAIRS.

Hendricks and the Democracy in Com
sultatiOn.
New York, January Is. Specials state
that Eastern and Western democratic Con-
men have been in consultation on the
currency question, with Hendricks, and it Is
believed that all differences will be harmon
lied. .laM##
The Times says the democrats will try and
force an extra session.
Nomination for Senator.
MILWAUKEE,, January Is. Democratic
members of the Wisconsin Legislature. nom
mated Chief Justice Ryan candidate for the
L. :. Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Marine News,

The schooner Caroline Knight recently
ashore, is leaking about 20O0 strokes per
hour. After making temporary repairs at
Portsmouth, she will be towed to Rockland
The ship Ida Lilly, which has been under
going repairs at Houghton Bros yard, Bath
was Friday towed to the Arctic Ice Co. s
wharf at Woolwich, where she will load ice
for New Orlenns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Legislative Matters.

The joint committee on federal relations,
of the legislature, has passed series of reso-
buttons upon the alleged usurpaton of power,
by Judge Rivers, in the western district of
Of this State, in which the right of the State
to govern its own affairs is asserted with
IN the federal constitutional limits that the
federal government has no more right to
interfere with the State laws than the State
he's to interfere with federal laws, and de-
clares that the enforcement OF the civil rights
bill in the State is unconstitutional, and that
the attempt of Judge Rivers to assume juris-
diction in ease OF the Reynolds is unwarrant-
ed interference with the State laws and the
Governor is instructed to direct the Attorney
General, 1t being a matter for the U. s. Su-
preme Court for redress.
Death.
DIR. Z. G. Robinson, member of the House
delegates from Norfolk, was found in the
street, Saturday night, in dying condition,
from apoplexy. He died in few minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Jail Breaking.

Yesterday eight prisoners attempted to es-
cape from Jail at Attention, knocked down
Robert Moore, who had charge, and fled.
Moore regaining his feet, shot VIM Saun-
ders dead as he was jumping out of the win
ln.u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

Sudden Death.

Hamilton. January Is. Kenny FitzPat-
rick, senior alderman, dropped dead in the
council chamber, at midnight, while moving
a resolution. &
rge The New Chief Justice. z 4. e
OTTAWA, January 10. AT IL o'clock Mon
day, the Governor General will adminizter
the oath Of Office to Hon. W. J. Richie, the
new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. I'M
mediatcly afterwards, Judge Tascherean, and
possibly Judge Gwynn, will be sworn in by
the Chief Justice. The court will open at
noon ~ 70 A' ~ n ''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
THE INDIANS. }
- RH MTwT-Tat q -
An Indian Murderer Hung.

Cniefs Anxious to have 10 Understood
fs.aI OIL They are Peaceful. 7118- r.n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Insult to Intelligent Legislators.


insult to Intelligent Legislators.
The Bangor Commercial has whip with a
snap to it, that il is cracking around the ears
of portion of the Penobscot delegation who
dare vote their judgments dictate Stand
ing at distance it undertakes to map ont the
duty of legislators who are here upon the
ground. with their obligations upon them to
faithfully serve their constituents The edi-
tor eulogizes certain of the Penobscot dele
CATION who voted against authorizing various
committees to visit the State institutions
which they represent, and denounces Messrs.
Burr Of Brewer. Seward of Garland, Jones of
Lagrange and Rigby of Newberg. because they
voted to go. The Commercial attributes TO
them foolish and boysh motives. when thew
acted from high sense Of honor, being de-
,irous OF obtaining all the light possible in
regard to our costly institutions that thew
might act intelligently in legislating for them.
What higher motive could actuate the servants
Of the public? When the Commercial at
tenpts to whip these men into line by abus-
ing them-or in the language of champion
bull-dozer the other day, approaches them
with. "Well. then. d--n YOU. if Won want
any favors. faU into hne'-Marcellus Emery
is not sufficiently acquainted with the men
with whom he is dealing. The following is
the article in the Commercial to " hich we re-
fer:
"'rhe Junketers carried their point in the
House yesterday by vote of 10 yeas 10 63
nays, and authorized the various Committees
to visit the State Institutions at the expense
of the State Treasury. The measure was
defeated in the House the dav before BY the
close vote of II nays 10 20 yeas.
We are proud to note that Ii of the green
back and democratic delegation from Penob-
scot county voted against the junketing ex-
cursions. The two republican members,
two greenbackers, Jones of Lagrange and
Rigby of Newburg, voted with the Junketers.
These two latter gentlemen NAV have reflect
ed their own views of economy in their votes
on this subject but il is quite certain that
they did not represent the sentiments of their
constituents.
Perhaps if the constituents of Mr.. Rigbv
were to seek for the high and patriotic motive
that prompted this vote they might find il in
the fact that he is member of the Committee
on Agriculture which i, charged with the duty
of visiting the Agricultural College at Orono
AT the expense of the tax PAYERS of the State.
And as for Mr.. Jones of Lagrange. he is on
the Committee on the State Reform School.
and a free ride over to Portland in these DAYS
of high railroad fares at the expense of the
State woul not he altogether unpleasant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Fatal Accident.

Ezekiel Sanguinet, thrty-eight years @
age, was accidentally killed in Worceste
this morning, by falling forty feet through a
elevator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
BY TELEGRAPH.

Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal. fAN fNf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Marine Disaster.

The steamer c. b. Church, sunk near
Leavenworth, Wednesday.
Destructive Fire.
All the business portion Of Allenyille, Ky,
is burned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
~ State News viii be found on the fourth page.

ss- See Committee Notices on first page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
The 4 Per Cents.
Committee Meeting.

The subscriptions to the per cent loan to.
day, are 81, AS 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20

Provincetown despatch says that Joseph
and Auton Peters, Portuguese fishermen, are
supposed to have been drowned during Fri
day. storm, while tending their travis. A
centreboard and other fixtures of dory were
found on the beach Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
Burned to Death.

Michael Cray's house at Springfield was
burned Saturday, and the seven year old son
burned to death. The rest Of the family
barely escaped with their lives. Loss on the
building $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Drowned.

PORTLAND, January 10. The mate of the
brig Mernfva,a Norwegian. name unknown,
was drowned in the harbor this afternoon.
Disasters at Sea.
Schooner Delhi of Saco, Emerson, at New
York, from Old Harbor, Ja., reports heavy
gales the entire passages; January Sd, Cape
Henry W 40 miles, had a fearful NV gale,
and was hove too six days, shipped large
quantities Of water, which swept decks, food
cd cabin broke foreboom, sprung bad leak
and had to keep pumps constantly going
Was blown three hundred miles off the coast
frost-bitten; was fifteen days north of Hat
tpras
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-20
MASSACHUSETTS.


BOsToN, January *. r. & C. SHOWS
gri,t mill at Ware Village was burned last
evening. Insured.