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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York MONEY Market.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2.

NEW YORK. Dec. Z.
Ecening Report.
Money easy, 4s7 on call, closing at s. Prime mer-
camille paper 5la7. Exchange steady, with light
business s0lsl for long, 81 for short. Governments
strong and at the last board advanced l. the latter
for new fours State bonds nominally unchanged.
Railroad bonds irregular and in the mdin lower.
Erie conso seconds declined to s2 and rallied to s31
Funded IS fell to ~ and recovered to Isl. st. Louis
and 5. f. class b. fell 70 81.
The stock market was again irregular to-day, and
the tone of speculation changed frequently AT the
opening prices declined Ia H. the latter for Erie.
frmer feeling however, set In, and an advance
Of to q established. coal shares. Erie Wander
bt stocks and Changers leading in the improvement.
After the first board there u reaction of ! to 2.
which followed by a sharp advance Of to 4.
shortly before the close prices fell off to l. but in
the final dealings this was recovered In many in.
stances, and the market closed strong.
Transactions, 81, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
THE KELLOGG.sPOFFORD CASE.
Investigation by the Senate Sub-COm.
mittee.

New ORLEANS, December 2. Before the
U. S. Senate committee, Milton Jones, q
member Of the Packard Legislature, testified
that he was net given money or promised any
consideration whatever for voting for KEEL
logg.
Chas. Cavanac testified to conversation
with members of the Packard legislature,
who said they had been paid vote for Kellogg.
U. S. District Attorney Leonard was a
member of the Packard legislature at the
time; knew nothing about any member be-
ing paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
BY TELEGRAPH.
[ Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal.
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
A TEMPORARY FLOORING GIVES
WAY.
One Man Killed, and Four Others
Severely Wounded.

PORTLAND, December 2. This morning,
while carpenters were at work on an addition
to the ice house of Marston & Durein, Saco,
a temporary flooring gave way, throwing five
men about twenty live feet into the basement
of the building. Calvin of Boston was in
stantly killed, and the others severely
wounded. He was about fifty years of age,
and leaves family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03

Capt Thos. G.. Jewett, who died on the
3Oth ut., at Lakeville, Mass, has been long
and favorably known as steamboat Captain
on the Sound line of steamers. His body was
inferred in Bridgcwater Mass. He was born
in Gardiner in 1908, and married Mary G.
Howard, daughter of the late Samuel Howard
He leaves several children, and large circle
of friends and aconainfances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
MARINE DISASTERS.

KITTY HAWK, December 2. Schooner
Mary Anderson of Philadelphia, from Bull
River to Baltimore, commanded by Silas
Swan, is wrecked two miles off life saving
station No 10. The vessel is a total loss.
The captain and cook are lost; three Of the
crew are saved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
COlIisiOn.
Municipal Election.
NEVADA.
Fatal Accident.

VIRGINIA CITY, December An engineer
at Union shaft, at changing shift, this morn
ing, ran cage into the sheaves. Eighteen
men were in the cage and on the skip be-
meath. Nearly all were more or less injured.
One since died. Several others are fatally
hurt. The engineer left Immediately after
the accident. committee of miners are
looking for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03

Our First Baptist friends are meeting with
splendid success in raising funds to liquidate
their Indebtedness. Ex-Governor Coburn Of
Skowhegan, and Mr.. L. c. Allen of this
city, have contributed generously toward the
the object
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Murder Trial.

Murder Trial.
BosroN, December 9. The trial of Fran.
els L. Hayden, of Fitchburg, indicted for the
murder of his sister, Sarah Hayden, began
before the Supreme Judicial Court to-day.
Hayden was a young medical student OF
Fitchburg, and was arrested on suspicion OF
poisoning his whole family with the alleged
motive of obtaining a small property.
Municipal Elections.
Municipal election occurred to-day in sew
eral cities throughout the State. In Glou-
cester there was republican victory. DR..
Jos. A. Garland was electer Mayor over VIM.
Williams, the present incumbent.
At Taunton, Chas. Johnson, independent.
was elected Mayor over Ezra Daval by II
majority. In Lawrence the election resulted
in republican victory, Mayor Simpson car
rying all but two wards, defeating John X.
Tarbox.
At Somervie Geo. A. Bruce, citizens can
didate, was reelected Mayor. S. NJ. Hall,
citizens candidate, elected Mayor of Cam
bridge. Col. II. NJ. Pulsifer elected Mayor
of Newton. Haverhill elected Chas Snap
leigh, prohibitionist.
The Fall River election was quiet one,
though the most exciting ever held. 550l
votes were thrown, the largest ever polled,
VIM. s. Greene, rep, was elected Mayor by
500 majority. There will probably be tie
for another year in the board of aldermen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03

1t was Nathan Church, son of Clifford
Church, who died in Baltimore, Nov. 80, and
not Nathan Clifford as was stated in these
columns yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03

Steamer Falmouth, on her trip from st.
John to Boston, Monday night, experienced
a heavy gale and high sea. Captain Hull re-
ports it as being as rough passage as he
hours behind time in her arrival at Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
THE IRISH AGITATION.
Removal Of Ammunition to Dublin.

DUBLIN, December 2. In consequence of
recent anonymous threats received by the
commander of the barracks at Birr Leinster,
the whole of the ammunition, including sew
eral hundred casks of powder, has been re-
moved under escort to Dublin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03

Williamson, Ward Cogan have new
and large stock of plumbing goods. Their
store is warmed by hot water. They invite
their friends to call and examine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03

Hon. Parker Burleigh was in the city yes
terday, on his way to Palermo, to look up the
records relative to the Burleigh family, for
history of the Burleghs which is being pre-
pared by a Portland gentleman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
FoRTY-sIxTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.

WASHINGTON, December 2.
Mr.. Burnside made a motion to discharge
the committee on foreign affairs, from its fur
ther consideration, but afterwards withdrew
it.
Mr.. Eaton introduced bill to protect life
and property, and prevent accidents and delay
of mails on railroads and steamboats,.
Referred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
House,.

Mr.. Thompson, DEM, introduced private
war claim, which he desired referred to the
committee on judiciary.
On motion of Mr.. Conger it was referred to
the committee on war claims, the greenback-
ers voting with the republicans.
Mr.. White of Penn, offered a resolution
proposing constitutional amendments provid-
ing that general appropriation bills contain
nothing but appropriations and granting the
President power to disapprove any separate
item of bill without defeating the entire
bill. Referred.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03

number of Blue Lodge members of the
F. & A. NJ. of this city, attended the funeral
of their late Brother Fletcher in Sidney,
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
CANADA.
Fire.

MONTREAL, December 2. The farm build
ings of Robert Mcdonald, on the lower
Lachine road, with eighteen valuable cows,
two horses, and also the produce of the farm
for the season. were burned last night. Loss
$40, 900; supposed incendiary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03

At the fair held at st. GATHERINGS Hall
few nights since, $500 was realized. This
amount will go towards furnishing piano
for the institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03

The store lately occupied by Huntington,
Mason & Co., on Water street, is being fitted
up for Mr.. J. w. Clapp to accommodate
his large stock of holiday goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03

OTTAWA, December 2. The body of Sergt.
Grayburn of the mounted police, was found
near Fort Walch, supposed to have been
murdered by Indians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03

The rendering of Pinafore by the Ideal
Company will take place this evening, and
will be one of the finest musical events that
ever occurred i'm Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03

II. H. Harvey is making Improvements
about his establishment at Pettingill's Corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03

A gentleman has been looking over the
shoe factory here with a view to leasing it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03

1t is understood that the republican Sena-
tors and Representatives will resort to Judi
cial proceedings, and will make no further
personal effort with the Governor and Coun-
Gil, TO procure access to the returns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03

1t laughs at coughs-Adamson's Botanic
Cough Balsam. Cures every time. Ha
hal! Trial 10 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
SI,37J.s7 Profits In 30 Days.

What $40 has done in Wall Street by legitimate
Stock Speculations. Pamphlet explaining everything
sent free. SIMPSON & CO., ~ Exchange Place,
New York. oct29te d&w7w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
tHarrirn.

In East Machias, Nov. %, Mr.. Cyrus T. Robinson
of Macaiasport, to Miss Fannie A. Fritz of East Ma
chias.
In washburn, Nov. IL, Hugh J. Fisher to Emma
l.. Brewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
Bishop Imprisoned.

ROME, December 2. The Bishop of Mas
saia, Vicar apostolic over a portion Of Abys-
sinia, has been imprisoned by King John.
The Vatican has earnestly requested France
and other governments through the interme-
diary of France to use their influence to OBJ
tain his liberation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
Closing bids :
Boston Stock List.
fSales at the Brokers' BOard.l
California Mining stocks.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2.
The following are the closing official prices Of min
ng stocks TO-DAY:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
NEW YORK.
Cattle Guaranteed.

BUFFALO, December 2. Four head of i'm
ported English Hereford cattle were quaran-
tined at East Buffalo to-day, in accordance
with the late order from the Treasury De-
partment.
Collision.
PoUGHKEEPsrE, December 2. Two freight
trains collided this morning. An engineer,
fireman and brakeman were injured.
Municipal Election.
The municipal election was held to-day.
The republican city ticket was elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.


CHEMNIrY, Saxony, December 2. An ex-
plosion of fire damp occurred in a mine in
this district, last night, and it is feared 10 or
80 persons persisted. The recovery of the
bodies 10 actively preceding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-03
Local ann State Nous.

Wednesday, December 8, 1879
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-03-15

forged Louisiana electoral certificates. 1t tells
how the Vice President, having refused the
first certificate, the Republicans secretly
manufactured another, ante dating 1t, and
made it in paper and printing to resemble the
ore previously made; how. having very lit
tie time to prepare it, and it being impossible
TO get all the E,eetors to New Orleans to sign
forge the signatures of TWO absentees; that
thus there were put to the Implicated paper
Is forged signatures which were attached on
December 30, in small upper room in the
State building, then In charge of Conquest
Clarke. The report then recites how all the
persons connected with he forging have been
appointed to office, and suspicious cifcun-
stances connected with the appointment OF
the same, and particularly charges that hel7
lOgg and Clarke, his private secretary, were
prfvy to the forgeries. t's
The report calls attention to the danger OF
Returning Boards and greater danger OF con-
trolling elections and protecting canyassing
boards by Federal troops, and above all to
the browning danger with which the country
is threatened by reason of the enormous pat
rOnage centered in the presidency which
makes the Presidential office SO great that in
order to control it the grOssest frauds and
violations may be expected on the part OF
those who desire to profit by that patronage.
It concludes with finding that full effect was
not given to the Electoral votes of Florida
and Louisiana; that Noyes, Sherman and
others encouraged this result; that the sec
ond certificate from Louisiana was forged as
priyy to It, and that Tilden and Hendricks re-
ceived a true majority OF the Electoral vote
and we're the real choice of the people OF 1he
United States at the last Presidential election.
The Republican members OF tile Coupffittee
will submit a minority report.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-03-15
LATE NEWS ITEMS

Elias j. Barto, a commercial traveller,
formerly employed by Dodd, Brown & Co.,
Of st. Louis, but more recently by the Chi
cago house of A. T. Stewart 81 Co., hanged
himself at the Hotel Brunswick, Chicago, on
the night of the I'd. He was about 40 years
of age and had wife and family in st. Louis.
No special cause is known for his taking
his life, but he had been for some time i'm a
gloomy state Of mind, and expressed his
regret that he had left st. Louis to 90 to
Chicago.
G. G.. Curtis, clerk in shoe store at
Richmond, Va, was, on the Sd, shot and
killed by George Poindexter. 1t seems that
young lady, to whom Poindexter was en-
gagged to be married, took pair OF shoes
for repairs to the store where Curtis was
employed. The latter took occasion to re-
mark, as he handed one of the shoes to the
lady, 90 That looks as though it would fit a
pretty foot" The lady naturally considered
this remark somewhat offensive, and re-
ported it to her lover, who armed himself
with a cowhide and proceeded to give Cur
It's a severe castigation, notwithstanding the
latter disclaimed all knowledge of any Of
Tense, and said he was ready to apologize for
what he might have said. After the cow
hiding the parties again met, and then the
shooting took place, the immediate provoca-
ton for which is not stated.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-03-15

convinced that whatever urgency might in
any quarter, oi by 'ny interest, be supposed
to require instant supp Gssiou of further inn
migration FROM China, no reason con require
the immediate withdrawal of our treaty pro-
lection VI she Chinese already in this cOun
try, and circumstances can tolerate an
exposure of our citizens il China, mer-
chants missionaries, to eonse-
puences of so sudden an abrogation of theft
treaty projections. Fortunately, however,
an actual recession of the influx of immt
grafton from China to the Pacific coast, as
Shown Try trustworthy statistics, relieves us
from any apprehension that the treatment of
the subject in PROPER eOufSe of diplomatic
negotiations will Introduce any feature of
discomfort disturbance among cotffmuIh-
ties directly affected. We're such delay
fraught with more Inconvenience than has
ever been suggested by interests most earn
est in promoting this legislation, can not
but regard the summary disturbance OF our
existing treaties With China as greatly more
announcement to much wider and more per-
manent interests of the couiitrS. 1 have
ne occasion to insist upon more general
considerations of interest and duty. which
sacredly guard the trith of the nation in what
ever form of obligation II may have been
given. These, sentiments ANIMATE the delib-
srattons of Congress and pervade the minds
of our s7hCle people. Our history gives little
occasion for any feproach in this regard, and
in asking renewed attef,tion OF Congress to
this bill, persuaded theif aetion will
maintain public dnty and public honor.
(Signed) RIB. HAYES.
Executive Mansion, March 1, 1879.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-03-15
Behind the FOOtlights.

We look upon an actor, amongst Or
binary men and women, with certain
curiosity. His life and his world are
different from ours. The footlights
and the green baize curtains divide us.
He is a monarch half his time-his en-
trance and exit proclaimed by flourish
of trumpet. He speaks in blank verse,
Is wont to take his seat at gilded ban
quets, to drink nothing out of paste
board goblet. lie has strange expert
ences; no sees the other side of the
moon. We roar at Grimaldi's funny
face; he sees the lines of pain in it. We
hear Romeo wish to be "a glove upon
that hand, that he might touch that
cheek" three minutes afterwards he
beholds Romeo refresh himself with n
pot of porter. We see the Moor who
SLOWED not wisely but too WELL"
smother Desdemona with the nuptial
bolster; he secs them sit down to hot
supper. We think of the actor as on the
stage; he thinks of US as in the boxes.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-03-15
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.

The Senate session of the LIST was continu-
ed until a. N. of the Cd Sunday when a
cess was taken until p. M, which was fol
lowed by another all might session.
The Senate sent back to the
House the Legislative Appropriation bill,
amended by the omission OF the repeal of the
test-oath and election laws. The River and
ment appropriating S750,00O to Captain Eads,
which received 81 yeas to 10 nays. mo-
ton to reconsider the vote giving arrears
of pension to veterans of the Mexican War
was carried by strict party vote, and IA mo-
ton was then made to exclude all those who
saps ss,I EsgaSi;sas sss1
moved to omit Jefferson Davis. This gave
rise to a heated discussion, participated in
an% o1hers: Ar MI ia Hoa n@9o anen ansS
vote Being then tseS on sRa
original bill, il was again adop,ed
ton. Garland and Hereford. Conference
Committees were appointed on the various
appropriation bills at issue. The Teller Com
Att so a. IN. the Senate adjourned until p IN
THE House met at a. IN. on the I'd and re
fused to concur in the amendments to the
Legislative and .Sundry Civil Appropriation
bills. At II O'Clock recess was taken until
9p. IN. The report of the Committee on the
Seward impeachment case WAS then read.
The House adjourned at 7:2o IA. III.
The Senate session of the Sd began at p.
m, the previous days session having closed
after daylight. The House amendments to
the Census bill were concurred in. The
Conference Committees report on the Forti-
fication Appropriation bill agreed to-
The bill making an appropriation for the
payment of claims reported by the Southern
Claims Commission was discussed and PASS
ed. The House bill appropriating S25O,0OO to
promote the education of the blind passed.
The House agreed to the Conference Com
mittees' reports on the FortificatiOn River
and Harbor, and Post office Appropriation
bills. The Potter report present
ed, but subsequently Withdrawn, because
the Republicans insisted on having the re-
port, with the views OF the minority, read.
The minority report on the seward impeach-
ment case, referring the whole case to the
Judiciary Committee, was voted down, IS to
l20.
In the Senate, on the 4th, Mr.. Window
reported that the committee OF conference on
the Legislative, Executive and Judiciary APP
The point on which the conference was I'M
able to agree was the provi-o of the House ii
ing the pay OF jurors in United states Courts
and repeating the test oath and also 50 much
appointment of Supervisors of Elections.
The House took the position that the only
condition ON which an agreement could be
made was that the conicrecs on the part
of the Senate should rCcede from that point.
Mr. Blaine said the only point of difference
the 5lst section, which proposes to amend the
Revised Statutes so that no army or naval
officials shall bring troops where elections
are hold, unless such force be ncces-
sary to subdue armed enemies
of the United states. The House
conferees insisted upon this amendment,
to which the senate cOnf,ree- would not con
sent. Mr.. Beck said, the condition OF things
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-03-15
Ancient Medicine.


In the time of plague some carry toad
powder, toad, live spider Enclosed
in some convenient receptacle), arsenic
or some such poisonous substance upon
their persons, which they say attracts
the infection of the air to themselves,
which otherwise might attack the per-
son who carries it.s-It is also claimed
that this same toad powder attracts all
the poison of q pestilential tumor. Re-
ceipt for toad powders: Take three or
four large toads, seven or eight spiders
and as many scorpions, put them to-
gether in an open crucible and allow
them to remain for some time; then add
virgin wax and seal the vessel well cook
quickly till all is dissolved, work it well
with a spatula- into an ointment, to be
put in a silver box well sealed and habit
ually carried on the person. sft e.-
Remedy.--Choose large black spiders,
marked with yellow spots, inclose three
or fourth a linen bag-they must be
aive-and tie around your neck. They
would keep better if put in box either
of gold, silver, or tin, with air-holes on,
all sides. r. .,-,.l-.
Equal quantities of crude mercury,
corrosive subii;;rnate and arsenic, pound
well in a mortar, and put into quilts,
sealed at either end with wax, wrap the
quilts in silk or fine linen, and wear be-
tween the coat and shirt, on either side
of the shirt. ..ifu .lz1as.sl.l lth
Take four dried toads and apply on
the groin and in the arm-pits. ~. an,
During the last plague at Marseilles,
all those whose clothing did not touch
those Of the infected escaped all harm,
though frequently exposed to the breath {
of those walking skeletons. rs4s. J
When in the sphere of the emanations
of the body of tine sick, de-not swallow
your saliva, but spit continually. Saliva
imbibes poison more easily than any
thing else, and, if swallowed, seems to J.,
introduce the poison into the system. d,
Burnt sulphur purifies the atmosphere,
very WELL
Internal Remedies.-Take one Or
more toads-the largest you can find--I
put in an unglazed vessel, cement it well
and put in an oven until the toad is re-
duced to ashes. Dose, one dram in a
glass of wine. Good both before and
after the plague. no t'| ''' il.'
Eat q little rue with butter on your
bread, with a sharp-tasted (Limh1rger)
and loud-scenting (Schweitzer) cheese;
after that large glass of claret wine.- u
DIR. ,Wenceslas Dobizinslsi, convinced
that the saliva is easily impregnated
with poison, advises the keeping and
chewing of bitter substances in the
mouth, to excite the salivary glands
Old French Book. tt..c 7. l-'-.i