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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

The conditions of the road have been exam
ned by the members Of the city government
of Bangor, and they submit very favorable
report. They state that the road is now in a
better condition than it has been ut any time
since it commenced to run. The pay roll of
the officers and employees now amounts to
about 81, 800 per month. The present rolling
stock consists of engines, 3 passenger cars,
2 baggage cars, GO freight cars IL hand cars,
2 snow pows, all in good repair.
The whole amount of stock paid in is
S356,9OO; 5000, 1000 Of this amount was paid
by the city; the balance Sl5G, 800 by individ-
uals and towns on the line of the road. In
addition to this 5000, 900 cash. which our
city has paid, it has loaned its credit and
issued its scrip to the amount of 1926, 900,
100000 Of said scrip being per cent, and
1925, 900 bearing per cent. interest. The
city has also paid up to the present time,
Sl60, 550.9j eoupon-nterest on said scrip,
making in all which the city has expended
upon the Piscataquis railroad, 81 ,2s5 j50.95.
to say nothing of the stock which individual
citizens have subscribed and paid.
1t has been in operation about ten years
commenced to run from Oldtown to Dover,
Dec. 1869; thence to Guilford, Nov. 1871 !;
thence to Abbot, Dec, 1874; and in May,
1877, it was completed up to the town of
Blanchard and within IL miles of Moosehead
Lake.
President Giddings is of the opinion that if
the interest on 100000, the estimated cost
of completing the road from Blanchard to the
Lake. could be provided for, it would be
completed in less than two years. Or, if the
city would authorize the Directors to retain
SIP, 600 per year of the earnings of the road
for few years, this desirable object could
be attained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
Condensed TELEGRAMS.

Max Marelzek has been missing from st.
Louis since Thursday morning.
The steamer Britannia brought Saturday to
New York. 81, 200, 900 in American gold coin
and British gold bars.
There is no truth in the rumors Of plague
at Sillery, Canada. The deaths previously
referred to were from typhoid fever.
The steamer Gallo sailed Saturday from
San Francisco for Hong Kong, via Yokoha-
ma, with treasure list of $500, 1856, mostly
fine silver and Mexican dollars.
The Schuylkill Coal Co. of Pa, suspends
mining from the oath inst. to January 9Th,
and advance coal % cents per ton.
The Virginia legislature passed joint res
olution to elect State officers next Tuesday.
The gas works at Canton, Nd, were burned
Saturday night. Loss $4,000.
The Governor of Tennessee has called the
Legislature December l6, to pass laws taxing
Memphis property for building sewers and
other improvements.
The atrical benefit at San Francisco, Sat-
urday night, for the orphans of Gen. Hood,
netted over $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
THE IRISH AGITATION.

CASTELAR,, December 6. On the removal
of Thos. Brennan to prison from the court
house last night, great crowds with blazing
tar barrels followed the car in which he was
conveyed, cheering the prisoner and booting
the police. A crowd stopped the car, but it
being guarded no rescue was attempted.
Subsequently the police, by order of the mag
istrate, seized the tar barrels, when the crowd
dispersed preci pitately. Great excitement
prevails at Cas- .lebar and vicinity.
At an interview with Brennan in Castelar,
jail Saturday, he repudiated any connection
between the land agitators or outrages or
threatening letters. The agitators had no
sympathy with such cowardly intimidation,
and their language was constitutional.
Brennan would be dissatisfied if knew how
lite interest was taken in his arrest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

Mr.. Z. w. Getchell with his heavily load
ed team Saturday morning drew a large
crowd on the steep hill near the r. r. bridge,
where, from an overload or the contrary
disposition of his powerful horse, he did
not reach the summit as readily as usual.
1t gave room for argument among the many
seemly wise horse men but however the diff
Guilty was shortly overcome by large force of
able bodied men who actually lugged, wagon,
load and horse. along in spite of his deter
stration of ''pluck VS. good luck"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
THE COUNTING OUT
CONSPIRACY.

| A petition was started in this city Satur-
day, to be presented to the Governor and
Council, urging upon them the necessity of
investigating the charges preferred by Hon.
Charles Il. Rounds
| Upon an naturalization of Judge Virgin
that he would be willing to hear the manda-
mus case either at Portland or Augusta, to
oblige parties, Nessrs. Baker & Baker sent
note on Friday to Mr.. Cove, Secretary of
| State, expressing their readiness to assent to
any arrangement that might be convenient to
him. Mr.. Cove has made no reply whatever.
| Messrs Baker & Baker stated to the advis-
DRY committee yesterday, that they are the
| authorized attorneys under seal, for fourteen
Senators and ffty-fve Representatives-elect,
and that on behalf of all these. and some
times accompanied by one or more of them,
they have applied to the Governor and Coun-
Gil to see the returns affecting them. They
have made the request in person whenever
they could procure admission to the Council
Chamber, and have written applications pend
ing before the Council every day since No
vember IL.
Austin Harris, Senator-elect from Wash
ington county, applied in person several
times, and then wrote letter asking that the
Council would furnish him with list of the
errors in the returns from his county, if they
would not permit him to see them. He never
received an answer. Senator-elect Locke of
Cumberland, applied in person repeatedly,
and was always refused. Senator-elect Smith
of Lincoln, did the same with the same result.
And Messrs. Baker & Baker give the names
of many more who have had the same expert
ence.
Messrs. Baker & Baker sent to the Council
Saturday, as attorneys for Mr.. Fernad, Sen
ator-elect from Franklin, detailed statement
specifying on information. the errors which
they think will be found in the returns from
Franklin, and asking leave to correct the
same under the statute of 1877. To deny
this request the Governor and Council will be
compelled to enforce their views as to the I'M
constitutionality of that statute, because the
statute distinctly guarantees the rightto have
such corrections made as Nr. Fernald applies
for. Messrs. Baker { Baker applied for a
hearing in the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
THE INDIANS.
The UItimatum Of the Commission.

Los PINos, December 8. Jack finished
his testimony yesterday, and the commission
delivered its ultimatum. 1t is the surrender
of eleven Indians, to be held for trial on
charge of numbering Agent Meeker and EN-
ployes. Douglass is included among the
number. Ouray asked for time, and was
granted As hours. If he succeeds in forming
a coalition with Jack and Calerow, he will
probobly be able to carry out the demands of
the commission. The Indians engaged in
the fight with Thornburgh are not included
in the list. A council of Indians was held at
Ouray's last night, and the result Of their de-
alterations will be known tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
MASSACHUSETTS.
Base Ball Association .

SPRINGFIELD, December 6. Members of
Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Brown, Amherst
and Princeton colleges, met here to-day and
organized an American college base ball as
ISOLATION. The playing rules of the national
association were adopted except as regards
the foul bound catch. Each club to play two
games with every other; collegians not to be
allowed to play with colleges mines while
members of professional clubs the judiciary
Committee to decide Disputes as to what
games shall count. Officers elected: Presi-
dent. Howard Townsend of Harvard; Vice
Presidents, Will S. Stuart of Amherst; l..
Warren of Princeton; Secretary and Treas
urer j. +. Sheply of Yale. The annual meet
ing will be held here the first Saturday in
December
Convicted.
Elijah M. Baldwin, so called doctor, was
convicted, in the Superior Court, of perform
ing abortion upon Mrs. Emma NJ Waller
last July, from which she died.
Swindler Arrested.
BosToN, December 6. VIM. A. Hall with
many aliases, well known and an expert con-
fidence operator, was arrested in this city to-
night, charged with swindling Moses Swasey
of Haverhill out Of $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
Cornville Locals.

COrnville Locals.
Your Colby correspondent has strayed up
here, and is trying to teach a district school.
He has scholars of all ages and classes, of all
grades. There are a few large boys, and
some nice large girls. Plenty of hard work
and some fun is connec ted with the business.
Teaching has its ups and downs. One Of the
downs for the teacher occurred the other day
when l asked what article of food was pro-
cured from Chesapeake Bay. Failing to get
an answer, and almost in despair, l asked
them what we had for dinner Sundays. Baked
beans was the ready response. With men,
tai ejaculation 'sold," passed on. Almost
an equal set back occurred, when in trying to
make little fellow pronounce 'hear" ask
ed him what he did with his ears. "Have
'em pulled" was the mournful reply. They
weren't pulled any that day Some of the
scholars are quite ambitious. One little girl
came into the reading class one morning stat
ing that she had read her lesson over seven
times. The boys looked thunderstruck for a
moment, and then little sparkling-eyed boy
not to be outdone by girl, blurted out eve
read mine over seven and a half!' had
business at the blackboard about that time.
These are but samples of numerous incidents
which come in to relieve the monOtony of
duly work.
The people here are of the most cordial,
ee-hearted and industrious of Maine farmers.
Homesickness would be sin so heartily is a
person welcomed. is quite pros
porous. Have discovered no signs of hard
cider yet.-This town has the honor (and ii
is certainly an honor) of having 4 numerous
ly signed Anti-Tobacco pledge.-The Bap-
lists are the only sect that hold meetings.
There are also lin town quite a number Of
Spiritualsts and Adventists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
Annual Dinner.

The annual dinner of the Chicago CONNER
cial club tonight was attended by Gov. elect
Long, ex-Gov. Rice, and other members Of
the Boston club. Also by members of Gin
cinnat Commercial club, Gems. Grant and
Sheridan, and other distinguished guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
MARINE DISASTERS.

PHILADELPHIA, December 6. The bark
Pellegra Madre, from st. Vincent, reports
that November Goth, in lat. 2930, Ion. 72.0S,
passed a dismasted and abandoned vessel Of
American build, between six and seven hum
dred tons register, painted black. with yellow
streak, probably oil laden. Nothing but her
bow and bowsprit were above the water. She
was apparently but short time in that con-
dition. She lies in a very dangerous posi-
ton for passing vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
Superior COurt-Judgc Whitehouse pre-
siding.

siding.
SATURDAY, Dec. 9th.
The case, Heating vs.. Farnham, partly
tried yesterday, was given to the jury about
noon. In the afternoon they brought in a
sealed verdict for the plaintiff, assessing the
damages at six dollars and thirty-three cents.
Another case was entered upon, but little
progress was made in the trial, as the court
adjourned early. 1t will be reported fully on
Monday.
The Grand Jury reported on Friday after
noon, and were discharged till the next Grim
inal term in April. The following indct-
ments were found: John w. Lake and
Charles Coombs, breaking and larceny
Allen Dudley, same; Joseph Estes and Levi
Lombard, same; Abraham Glidden, on two
indictments for larceny and one breaking and
larceny; Charles Collier, cheating; Peter
Warren, felonious assault; Charles A. Smith,
polygamy; Thomas Carlin and ais, ARRAY /;
and the following persons and firms as COM
mon sellers: Melvin Atkins, Ivory Hayes,
Merrill Buck, A. ]. & n. E. Remission, Al
bert E. Clary, Kinsman & Guppy, Russell c..
Clement, Longfellow & Sanborn, Thomas
Fox, Charles Z. Mclaughlin, and John +.
Boynton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
Meeting OF the City Council.

Meeting OF the city Council
At the regular meeting of the Board Of AL
dermen, Friday afternoon the following bust
ness came before them:
A petition was received from w. N Soule
and others asking that rev street be laid
out commencing on the south line Of Western
avenue and distant from the west line OF
Chapel street about lS5 feet and thence run
ming southerly parallel with said west line of
Chapel street about 800 feet to land owned
by Adeline b. Ripley, and the matter was re-
ferred to the Committee on New Streets.
A petition was submitted praying for a
road from the old to the new Belfast road
passing by the residence of Levi Hicks, as
laid out by the city in 1859 and discontinued
in 1860. Referred to the Committee on High
WAYS.
In November the City Treasurer received
S1215.9S and expended $224S.S4.
A request was received from the Overseers
of the Poor that the subject of disposing of
the City Farm team, and of purchasing ma
nure be referred to a Committee for consid-
Grafton, and the Board so acted referring it
to Aldermen Hobbs, Townsend and North.
1t was ordered that the Mayor and Com
mittee on Highways contract for and super
intend the building of bank wall of granite
from the west end of the Kennebec bridge
southwark about one hundred feet, for the
protection of the street to be completed by
Aug. ], 1880. The committee appointed to
attend to the matter reported that it would
cost from $500 to $500.
Ordered, That the city Treasurer convey by
quit claim deed to the Augusta Savings Bank
certain real estate owned by said bank which
was taxed to Sam'l. c. Church and sold for
non payment of taxes and purchased by the
city; also that he convey by quit claim deed
to David Wight certain real estate formerly
belonging to him and sold for non paymen,
Of taxes for 1877.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
CALIFORNIA.
Outlaws Captured.

SAN Francisco, December 6. Billings
and Gauntz. two of the Mendocino county
outlaws, have been captured by the Sheriff
of Mendocino. near Chico, Butte county.
Billings was killed in an attempt to escape.
The third outlaw, Browne, escaped, but the
sheriff's party is in close pursuit.
Counterfeiters.
Los Angeles, December 6. c. II. Mat
took, one of the gang Of counterfeiters in
Jail here, awaiting action Of the Grand Jury,
escaped by picking the lock Of the Jail. A
man supposed to be a member OF the recently
rested this evening, while attempting to pass
a spurious Ave dollar gold piece. He refuses
to make any statement or give any names.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
The Difference Between Wise Councillors

Parker, in his letter, says, 'Any opinion
of the Supreme Court will have great weight
with the Council"
Fogg, in his paper, says, "The Council
don't care any more for the opinion of thu
Supreme Court, than for the braying of seven
jackasses from Australia
Why does Fogg go all the way to Australia
for his jackassesY He can find a superior
breed of that animal without going so far
from home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

Now that the windows of stained glass are
in at the Unitarian church, it completes the
outside finish. The effect Of the style is very
fine, the plates of glass being very large.
From the inside of the building the true
beauty is seen. Mr.. Silloway, the architect,
says they are the handsomest stained glass
windows in the State. The interior is so
near being finished that the society hope to
have it dedicated by the 18th, if possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

The lady who purchased steak for her Sun
day dinner, on Water street, Saturday after
noon, probably saved double the amount of
its cost in doctors bills, by its falling into the
jaws of the big dog that followed close be-
hind her. He labored hard to masticate it.
When he had finished the job, he actually
whinsd with pain, and walked slowly of on
three legs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

Mexican Raiders.

SAN ANTONIO, December 6. A we'll found
ed rumor is prevalent here that party Of 20
Mexicans raided McAllen's stock rancho, on
the Rio Grande, the people on the rancho be-
ing tied to trees. while the premises were
robbed of money and valuables. A large
number of horses and mules were driven off
by the marauders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
Municipal Court.

Municipal Court.
Saturday morning, Thomas Grady common
ant of Augusta, was arraigned before the
police court on charge of drunkenness, and was
fined 81 and cost. William Cogan of Angus
ia. on charge of drunkenness, was fined 50 and
cost. also John SHELTON of Soldiers Home for
same offence, fined 50 and cost, they all plead
guilty, and were sent up for thirty days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

Mr.. Eli FALL respected citizen Of Halo
well, died Thursday evening, after an illness
of one week. His funeral was held at the
Baptist church Sunday afternoon, Rev A.
Il. Crane of East Winthrop, preaching the
funeral sermon. The Union Temple Of
Honor attended the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

The temperance meetings, Sunday after
moons, are getting to be very interesting and
are largely attended. Yesterday, Mr.. Joshua
Nye finished explaining DIR. Sewall's charts
of the human stomach. The regular choir
were very ably assisted by the efforts of Miss
Williams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal.
MAINE NEWS by TELEGRAPH.
A Petition to Howard Owen to Start a
Political Paper in Gardiner.

A Petition to Howard Owen TO Start a
Political Paper in Gardiner.
GARDINER, December I. A petition is be-
ing circulated here for Howard Owen, late
political editor Of the Kennebec journal and
Associated Press correspondent, to come to
Gardiner and start new republican paper.
The petition is signed by many citizens. If
accomplished, the paper, with such an ac-
knowledged able editor, will undoubtedly
have a large circulation.
Arrested.
PORTLAND, December 6. Nelson Beck
worth, of Ferry Village, Cape Elizabeth, has
been arrested, charged with burning his
store.
John G. Hayes, a well known furrier, and
former member of the city government, died
to-day, age sixty-one.
Captain Missing.
Last week schooner Arcola sailed from
Boston with a cargo of wire rigging. Capt.
Mcfarland put into Boothbay ten days ago
and went ashore, since which time nothing
has been heard from him. About five hun
dred dollars in freight money has also disap-
peared.
Gardiner Water Power Company.
GARDINER December 6. A communication
will be presented to the legislature by the
several different manufactures, who incorpo-
rate the Gardiner Water Power Company, in
order that the expense of keeping the nine
dams on Cobbossee stream may be better ad-
justed. They purpose purchasing the reser-
voir dams and real estate connected.
Farmingdale Election Returns.
There is reported irregularity in the
election returns of Farmingdale, the clerk
not certifying to the correctness of the re-
turns. 1t is thought trouble may arise.
Sentenced to Reform School.
In the police court, Simeon Taylor, Jr,
aged fourteen, was sentenced to the Reform
School during his minority, for breaking and
entering three stores on Water street. Small
amounts of money we're obtained from each.
Postal Changes.
WAsHINGToN, December G. Postmasters
pponted-Frank Lucas, Brighton, Somer-
set Co.: Judson Roberts, East WATERFORD,
York Co.; Chas. b. Stuart, East China, Ken
nebec Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

A young fellow, with upper rooms to let,
made himself conspicuous amsng the passen-
gers at the station Saturday afternoon. He
started into the train for a free ride, but con-
in keu of his ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

Two or three days ago Mr.. Orville ID. Bak-
er wrote to Secretary of State Cove, inquir-
ing if he would prefer that the court, while
considering the mandamus matter, should sit
at Augusta or Portland instead of at Frye
burg. As no reply has yet been received by
Mr. Baker, the court will sit at Fryeburg,
unless the parties interested should subse-
auently agree upon some other place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

The organ rolled its notes from the growl-
ing diapason to the gentle flute: and the con.
gregation accompanied by deep sepulchral
coughs to coughs scarcely audible, because
they had not yet heard of the wonderful eff
cacy of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

Five eminent men have died within the
past few weeks of Bright's Disease, and many
more will soon die of the same fearful des-
troyer because they do not take Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, the only sure
remedy for this and other kidney and liver
diseases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
NOVA SCOTIA.
Sale of Gold Mines.

HALIFAX, December 6. The Montague
gold mines, near Dartmouth, have been sold
to an American company for $50, 900.
Landing of the New Cable.
The new French Atlantic Cable was landed
at Big Lorraine, tn miles east of Louisburg,
c. b., at noon to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

An Auburn gentleman, thirty-three years
of age, dned with his mother, whom lie had
not seen before since he was three years old,
Thanksgiving day. He has lived within one
hundred miles of her all the intervening time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

0-Nsw Lungs cannot be made by medi-
cines, or the skill of physicians, but the old
ones can be strengthened and preserved by
the use of Adamson's Botanic Cough Bal
sam, a sure cure for Coughs, Colds, Asthma,
and all diseases of the Lungs. Price, 50 and
Is cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

ES~Partridge Bros. druggists under Gran.
lite Hall sell the purest medicines, drugs,
chemicals, dyes and apcthecaries goods
generally at the lowest cash prices and guar
antee quality and quantity as represented
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

Mr.. ID. S. Austin Of East Readfield, brought
in town Saturday, large porker. which
tipped the scales at 572 pounds. Mr.. Austin
purchased the little pig of Mr.. Lakin, Super
intendent of the Insane Asylum twenty-seven
months ago He was disposed Of at Perci-
Yala market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
WEATHER REPORT.

War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer. /
Washington, ID. c., Dec. ST. a. m. !
Indications for the Next ~ Hours,
For New England.
Higher pressure, westerly winds, veering to
colder northerly, and clear or partly cloudy
weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

The Hon. State Insurance Commissioner
arrived in the city, Saturday morning to look
after the interests of his Office, as well as the
rights of the ''dear people"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

The wife of Mr.. Alonzo Babcock, watch
man at the factory, while passing out from
friends house on Green street, few days
since, mistook the door and fell down stairs.
Fortunately, she received no serious injury.