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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
The National Democrat defends the fusion

The National Democrat defends the fusion
majority of the Maine Legislative Committee
on Printing for giving the printing contract
TO the highest rather than to the lowest bid
der. on the ground that persons in general
who have hitherto done the State printing
have been scamps, and that there is now an
opportunity to encourage the saints (the pub
fishers of the DemocraD by giving them the
job at fat price, and at the same time Il
chance TO pour contempt and poverty on the
heads of sinners in particular bv refusing to
give them the contract at low price. There
is one gratifying thing about this system of
economy; it makes certain that the saints are
going to inherit the earth-and troublesome
doIbts respecting the truth of this portion OF
Scripture have been the greatest source OF
annoyance the present winter in the fusion
family Mt Augusta. With this fundamental
truth established, we do not sec why the fusion
organization may not at once move their
household goods to Augusta and order boned
turkey, jellies and salads all around Lew
iston journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07

Hon. Charles l.. Dunnins of Brownville,
was in the city yesterday, having come from
Brunswick, whittier he had been to convey
the body of his aged father for burial, John
A. Dunning. Esq, who died on the Sd inst,
aged SS years. He was born in Brunswick,
removed to Williamsburg in 1874 and to
Brownville in 1868 where he has since re-
sided. The remains were deposited in the
cemetery on the ''hill, in Brunswick by the
side of his first wife. His second wife, an
aged lady, still survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
County Board Of Supervisors.

The committee on Education yesterday
gave hearing on the bill to provide for a
county board of Supervisors.
Rev. A. W. Burr of the Hallowcl CLASH
cal School, took the ground that such
board was absolutely necessary in order to
the greatest efficiency of our teachers and
their work in the school room. He told his
experience in Ohio, where they have had such
a board for many years, and it works almost
to perfection. 1t will ensure better work,
and as the expense of the boards could be
borne by the teachers in the payment for GER
tifcates. lie would have graded certificates.
| Rev. Mr.. Newcomb presented the working
of the system in Nova Scotia, and thought
the schools in Maine twenty-five years be-
hind those of Massachusetts. Thought such
a board would raise the dignity of the teach
ers profession. New Brunswick had recent
ly followed the example Of Nova Scotia.
Mr.. J. ii. Barton Of Windsor, spoke for
the county towns, and thought that the estab-
lishment of such a board would be of great
| benefit.
Mr.. Richie of Winterport, opposed the
measure, saying: am an old codger from
down east. The class of towns | represent
have first class teachers. We have any amount
of scholars capable of teaching thoroughly.
! This board is to build up an aristocracy.
| Where do We get our smart men, Mr.. Chair
| man: From those who have not graduated
from colleges, but who have accidentally
stumbled into an eddercation 1t is that kind
of Teller who has worked himself up on n
farm, and fitted himself to teach. These are
the men we feel pride in. 1t is men like
these who have settled down and become or
nerments to society. Do we find ourselves
better off for the normous spenditure of school
| oh hos happ SIS ~
People in my section are opposed to this bill.
1t will create another class of hangers-on for
salaries. Teachers will have the expense of
coming before the boards, and ii will be three
yards of red tape to one yard of common
sense.
The committee voted, to ., that the bill
ought not to pass.
The definite contract first issued in 1877 by
the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company
under the Maine non-forfeiture law, has re-
ceived substantial Endorsement by the
Kentucky, which has recently adopted the
plan of the Union Mutual, and will hereafter
issue similar policy to new insurers. The
Southern Mutual is not a new company, but
commenced business in 1866, and has nearly
one million dollars assets, including a good
surplus, and its action indicates that the eff
forts of President Dewitt to introduce a
definite life insurance contract, touching the
question of forfeiture, is meeting with the
success it deserves, and its adoption by other
companies shows that the well-consdered
and practical reform introduced by the Union
Mutual was demanded by the inSuring public,
and is necessary to the continued success of
| the business of life insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07

of those people whose farms have become
almost destroyed by the freshet of 80, and
the deluge of last fall. Messrs. Dickey
Locke, Weeks and Lovojly favored, and
Mcssrs. Pickard, Brown. Dingley and Hlurd
opposed 1t was passed by decisive vote
and showed that the House proposes to con,
slider the appropriation of money on the
merits of each individual case.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union
of this city, sent in numerously signed re-
monstrance against the druggists bill
The State Prison committee will visit that
institution to-day.
Judge Goddard's speech on the porgy ques-
ton will be found on the fourth page.
Mr. Guptill of Gorham, made an elaborate
speech yesterday, in favor of free high schools.
The National Democrat last evening had
the names of the absentees among the nays
on the druggists bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
BOwdOin Alumni.

BosroS, February G. The annual reunion
of the Bowdoin Alumni, in Boston, was held
at Hotel Brunswick, Wednesday evening A
gift of $50, 900 WAS made for the completion
of Memorial Hall, by Mrs. Stone of Maiden
Speeches were made by Profs. Packard, Ev-
erett, Smith, Rev. Dr. Bartol and others.
Walked Too Much.
PORTSMOUTH, February 6. Henry Josslyn
who attempted to walk one hundred miles in
twenty-four hours, at Kittery, Tuesday, drop
ped on the track, when on the 9th mile, I'M
able to proceed.
An Augusta Man Injured
ST. JoHNsBURY, VT, February 6. ID. T.
Turner, formerly of Augusta, Me-, employe
in the granite works at st. Johnsbury, was
caught in the betting Thursday forenoon. His
and foot, and he was otherwise severely
bruised. He is doing we'll
Court Matters.
PORTLAND, February 6. In the United
States district court at Portland, Thursday,
Alice f. Neill of Calais, pleaded guilty of
forging the signature of Mary L. Martin and
was sentenced to $500 fine
The Bangor Collectorship.
BANGOR, February 6. The denomination
of Collector Fox in the Bangor district, on
Tuesday, gave Senator Hamlin much salts
faction. The recall Of this nomination, on
Wednesday, by the President caused emo
tions of a different nature. The understand
ing is that the name was sent in without full
consideration, and the withdrawal is to give
time to examine the case a little further.
Court Matters.
LEWISTON, February 6. In the supreme
court, Henry Abbott was found guilty of
forging note against David F. Brown of
Mexico, of one hundred dollars
Frank Hobbs was found guilty of larceny
from a store at Mechanic Falls
Pleaded Guilty.
PORTLAND, February 6. Captain Prince of
Bath, this afternoon in the United States
court pleaded guilty to the pension frauds.
He was rcmanded to Jail.
Fire.
The dwelling house of Mrs Frances +.
Wheeler, near the Ocean House, Cape Eliza
beth, was burned Yesterday. Loss $50; in
sured $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
Manchester Locals.

Mr.. George Burnham of Manchester, who
last fall went to the State of Colorado for his
health, returned on Thursday of last week.
We are sorry to learn that Mr. Burnham's
health is not improved, and that his recovery
is doubtful
The society of Friends will hold their reg
ular quarterly meeting at their meeting house
in this place, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb.
Sth and 9th. Meetings will commence attic
o'clock A. NJ, and two o'clock ?. NJ, on
both days. Everybody is invited to attend
The Friends held their monthly meeting in
their meeting house in Manchester, on Fri
day of last week Contrary to their usual
custom. both sexes occupied the same pews
Every year the Friends are becoming more
like other societies.
The roads are in excellent condition, not
outstanding they are full of pitches, which
under fast riding are very unpleasant.
Farmers are getting up their annual stock
OF hrewood. 1t is always reliable sign of a
thrifty farmer when he has got a generous
| wood-pile at his door.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
Republican Club Meeting.

The meeting last evening was called to or
der by the President of the club, II. NJ. Heath,
Esq, who ridiculcd the idea put forward by
the democrats that they are the champions of
reform, for the history of the party and the
composition of those that make up their or
ganization give the lie to any such reckless
assertion. The speaker gave statistics to
show that the republican party had every
year been reducing expenses, and the charge
of extravaganza made by the democrats, were
not bound out by the facts and figures.
l.. I. Carleton, Esq. Of Winthrop, was the
next speaker He dwelt upon the history of
the republican party, which is one any man
may feel proud of. Every position which had
been taken by the democrats had been from
time to time abandoned. He spoke of the cry
of mo politicians, on the part of the opposi7
ton, and then the fact that they proceeded to
fill the Offices with old political hacks, who
had become disgrunted because they had not
received Offices in the old parties. He spoke
Of the fact that large portion of the public
debt of the government is in the hands of the
laboring classes, whose earnings are deposit
ed in savings banks whose funds are largely
invested in government bonds, the same be-
ing true of the investment of insurance com
panics and other similar Institutions. DO
not be deceived by the false theories of the
greenback party, for they are all false and
time will so prove it.
The meeting was large, every seat being
filed, and enthusiastic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
He Has Not Said Barron Was Poisoned
THE RESULT OF DIR. WARREN'S IN.
VESTIGATION.

PORTLAND, February G. Rev. Dr. Warren
editor of the Christian Mirror, the organ of
the Congregationalist has investigated the
Barron affair and will publish a long account
tomorrow.
! He finds alleged dcfalcation to consist of
an entry of 5000 charged to no particular
account, but made good by his own note pro-
tected by life insurance and $1,000, with a
bond of five hundred dollars, which the rob-
bers are supposed to have secured. Altcra-
tons on the books were only to include that
note which he had omitted in assets when the
examination occurred.
DEXTER, February 6. Some important
facts now appear in contradiction of the new
theory of the Barron tragedy;
The vault is not nearly so large as Detcc-
tves Dearborn and Chapman state. 1t is
eleven feet long, six wide and seven high,
and onc-half of this space is taken up by the
two large safes.
Agent Leman now appears, who says that
during the afternoon previous to the tragedy,
he went to the savings bank to get a check
cashed. but could not get in. lie says he
went up the stairs leading to the bank, he
saw mans foot disappearing through the
Masonic Hall door. the door closing behind it
carefully. This party is deemed to be re-
liable
4 street ramon saws the man has been
found who sold Mr. Barron the five hundred
dollar United States bond, as minutcd in his
books the day before the tragedy.
Detectives Dearborn and Chapman state
that fifteen dollars in cash were found in the
Office trays.
Good authority says that the only contents
of the cash trays. when Barron was discover
cd consisted of Il few nickcls and a small
check. This, of course, burglars would not
take, as it would not only be useless, but II
sure means of detection
Mr.. II. c. Parsons, who was with Mr..
Barron during most of the afternoon before
the tragedy, says he noticed nothing unusual
in Mr.. Barron's appearance and so stated to
the detectives.
The remarks of Mr.. Barron about his de-
sire to pass over ana OF MS desire TO leave
the cares of the bank and settle down on a
farm, were made a long time previous to his
death, and nothing of the kind was said that
day.
The detectives statement is highly drawn
in many respects.
DR.. G. b. Clough, who made oath to the
proofs of Mr.. Barron's death, about which a
sensational despatch is published, says he
has not yet declared that Mr.. Barron was
poisoned.
He says the symptoms shown by Mr.. Bar.
ron would be produced either by blows upon
the head with a sand bag or other weapon, by
strangulation, by suffocation by morphine OIL
by all these causes combined.
He says he had no doubt of the manner OF
Mr. Barron's death at the time he made the
certificate. He says they administered anti
) dotes to Mr.. Barron, but without any percep-
r tible effect, and it is only the Developments
, lately made that have caused any doubts in
, his mind as to the cause of his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
Second Session.
WASHINGTON, February G.
senate.

senate.
resolution was adopted instructing the
Commissioner of A agriculture to inquire in re.
gard to certain reports concerning infectious
disease among horned cattle in the United
StBtes.
Mr.. Wallace submitted resolution re-
questing the Committee on Commerce to re-
port the House bill known as the interstate
commerce bill, at the earliest possible mo-
ment
Tabled.
Mr.. Wallace gave notice that he would call
it up soon.
Mr.. Blaine presented a memorial of the
Hill Manufacturing Company, Lewiston Mills,
Androscoggin, Continental Mills, and other
manufacturing companies of Maine, asking
the appropriation for mail service between
one or more Atlantic ports and a South
American port.
Referred to the committee on appropra-
tons.
At the conclusion of the morning hour the
chair laid before the Senate the unfinished
business being joint resolution proposing
constitutional amendment prohibiting the
payment of claims of disloyal persons for
property injured in the war
Mr.. Edmunds consented that it be laid
aside informally, and the Senate took up the
bill to provide for taking the census.
Mr.. Morrill, explained at length the provis-
ions of the bill
After some verbal amendments were made
the bill passed.
In committee of the whole, pending the
amendment which was offered yesterday by
Mr.. White, comprizing most of the features
of the army reorganization bill was discussed
and adopted.
Several minor amendments were offered
and adopted.
Mr.. Hewitt moved to amend the law so rs
to expunge therefrom the provision that the
army be allowed to be at the polls election
days ''to keep the peace
Adopted.
Mr.. Boone submitted an amendment for no
transfer of the Indian bureau to the war de-
partment.
Mr.. Congcr raised point of order, saying
that the system of lacking legislation to APP
preparation bills was making the committee
on appropriations a general dumping ground
for the other committees. All other commit
tees might as well be abolished, and the APP
preparation committee allowed to run the
business of the House and the country. The
House had to-day totally revolutionized the
army, and restricted all modes of appropria-
lions. 1t was now proposed to cut out one of
the great departments of the government and
fling it bleeding and broken and torn, to the
appropriation committee.
After a little war of words between Speak
er Randall and Mr.. Garfield, the chair over
ruled the point of order, and decided the
amendment in order.
Mr.. Page offered substitute on the amend
ment authorizing the President to transfer
the care and control Of any Indian tribes to
the war department temporarily, whenever
he deemed it advisable, either on account Of
hostile actions, on their part, against the
United States, or in case of any difficulties
arising between them and the soldiers.
Mr.. Scoles raised point of order pending
which the committee rose and the House adj
journed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
Among the gentlemen of note in the city,

Among the gentlemen of note in the city,
yesterday, was Hon. 4. B. Neatly, John L..
Cutler, Esq, Lysander Strickland, Esq, Hon.
s. c. Hatch, Hon. S. II. Blake and Hon. A.
w. Paine of Bangor, Hon. :. o. Brown of
Dover, Mr.. Scion Chase of Turner, Hon. l..
M. Boardman Of Belfast, Hon. Joseph IL.
Martin of Camden, Hon. James Bailey and
Charles Mclaughlin, Esq, of Portland, Hon.
Fred ROBBIE of Gorham, l.. ii. Webb ofW ind
ham, and Col. Timothy Williams of Rock
lar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
Loral anu State Nems.
Friday, February 7, 1879.

sS-Members OF tine Legislature who voted for the
indefinite postponeinen ef the druggists Bill. are
cautioned against buying the choice cologne and per
fumery sold by popular apothecariss, Partridge
Bros under Granite Hall, as such perfumes contain
pure alcohol The Messrs. Partridge, keep however
fine perfumcd toilet soaps, and disnfectants' and
splendid line of toilet and fancy goods which are In
nocuous and agreeable. these they will be happy 10
sell legislators others. at very low rates to suit
the tines Also n fine line of ladies' Pocket Books
and money bags, which members who intend present
ing their salaries to their wives and daughters can
buy ON satisfactory terms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07

The members of the legislature of 1873,
held grand reunion at the Augusta House,
last evening, the occasion bringing together a
large number of the ex-members, with their
wives and other lady friends. There was
music and dancing and social intercourse, and
the whole affair was brilliant one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07

The newly appointed staff Of Gov. Garce-
Ion met in this city yesterday, and talked
over the matter of uniform. They decided
to adopt the regulation uniform of officers in
the United States army, as specified in Gen
eral Order No o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07

Thursday afternoon, President Chamber
lain Of Bowdoin College, commenced series
of lectures on Political Economy. These
lectures are especially for the seniors, who
are pursuing their study under him; but
they are open to any others, and many of the
towns people, including several ladies', were
present. These lectures are to be given
twice a week, and promise to be very inter-
esting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07

Hamlcn & Philbrook have just largely in
creased their cent counter with good and
useful articles 8 cts each We would sug-
gest to those of our customers who can, to
come in the forenoon, as the crowd in the
afternoon 10 so large it is with difficulty they
can be properly waited upon. We have as
usual large stock of dry goods on hand at
very low prices. HAMLEy & PHnBRooK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
OHIO.
A Desperate Killed.

CIScISNATI, February 6. A desperate
named Ounce Gotlitf rode into the town of
McLells, shooting at every one he met. A
deputy sheriff attempting to arrest him was
fired upon, whereupon he drew his revolver
and shot Gotlitf dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07

A gentleman in this city foolishly enough
had sufficient faith in the National Democrat
day the Sd, the passenger train west would
leave this city at 30 A. NJ, instead of IL 80
p. NJ. He took the trouble to have his en-
tire family at the depot at nine o'clock, and
after waiting an hour ascertancd that the pa
per lied Gas usuaD, and that no such change
had been made in the running time of the
trains. He thinks the seven editors of the
Democrats are either drunk or crazy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Winthrop
street Universalist church, will meet with
Mrs. J. A. Holman, State street, this even
ing Refreshments will be served at l-2
o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to
the adult members of the parish, and also to
other friends now temporarily sojourning in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
VIRGINIA..
Financial.

RICHMOND, February 6. The auditor of
public accounts informed the Legislature that
the State treasury was entirely depleted, and
asked that means be devised to raise fluids
for current expenses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
MINNESOTA.
Suicide.

Sr. PAIL. February G. The store of II.
Berke, at New Tim, was closed Tuesday by
the sheriff; liabilities, $1,000. Wednesday
morning the warehouse in which his firm had
II 900 bushels of grain, was burned and lat
er he committed suicide with strychnine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07

The State Notwithstanding to the 'plan"
or arrangement" was the part assigned to
Pillsbury in the Great Gift Enterprise a. the
opening of the session. How cruel would it
be if the legislature should step on that little
arrangement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07

TIME FIRM Of LEIGHTON, SCRUToN 4 Co., Dry
i Goods dealers, composed of the undersig ned
having this day dissolved by mutual consent ali per
sons indebted are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the new firm of LEIGHTON, SCRUToN Co
who will Also attend TO all the outstanding liabilities
of said firm.
Augusta, Me-, Jan. list. 1879.
W. Is. LEIGHTON.
+. II. SCRUTON.
feb6t3t u. A. PHILBROOK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
WEST INDIES.
The Governor General.

NEW YORK, February 6. A letter dated
Havana, LIST, says it is rumored that Martinez
Capos will not return to Cuba, and in his
stead Gen. Ramar Blanco probably will be
sent out as Governor General.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
ILLINOIS.
Killed,

CHICAGO, February 6. A party Of five
workmen, walking on the railway track at
Lawndale, were run into by the train and two
of them instantly killed. The others escaped
with trifiing injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07

Those members Of the greenback party in
the House who served in the Union army to
put down a democratic rebellion, chafe a little
under the bull-dozing leadership of the Hero
of Kingfed. There are murmurs on every
hand in the meantime the baby has the
''cholic." 1t has ind on the stomach. Eben.
Give the little creature n little hot whisky (ad-
vertised in your columns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07

The regular meeting Of Asylum Lodge No.
20, 1. o. o. F., occurs this evening. There
will be work in the initatory degree. After
the work there will be q supper. All So
journing members of the order in the city are
most cordially invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07

In a communication sent to the House to-
day, the secretary of war asks deficiency
appropriation of $3.50, 900, for the pay of men
in the army, the appropriation having been
made on the basis of 10000, instead of $1,000
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
Legislative Notes and Gossip.

The discussion on the resolve to aid the
town of Byron, Oxford county, to build
dam, was one of the most interesting thus
far during the session. 1t was very ably sup
ported by Mr.. Harrington of Fryeburg, who
depicted in forcible manner the condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-07
Weather Indications for To.Dav,

For New England and the Middle States,
partly cloudy weather with light snow in the
eastern portions, light north to west winds
and slight change in the barometer and tenn
pcrnture.