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Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
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MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Fire,

PORTLAND, February Z. The old McDon-
aid store in Limerick, owned and occupied by
Windham Adams, was burned "Wednesday.
Loss, over insurance, about four thousand
dollars.
Drowned.
BosToN, February Z. A letter was received
in this city from the mate of the schooner
Grace Andrews of Thomaston, Me-, dated at
sea, January ls stating that the vessel en-
countered a severe hurricane on the 4th, dur
ing which Capt. Dennis II. Andrews was
washed overheard and drowned. No effort
could be made to save him, owing to the
terrible storm. The vessel was somewhat in
jured, but proceeded on the voyage, in charge
of the mate. The captain belonged in Thorn
aston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
The Work Of the Committees.

The Legal Affairs committee expect to
close up the work in hand at their next meet
ing. They yesterday voted ought not to pass
on the following bills Bill authorizing cler-
gymen not naturalized to solcmnize mar
riagcs bill requiring county attornies to au-
dit bills allowed by county commissioners
Ought to pass will be reported on the follow =
ing bills: Bill allowing parents to be ap-
pointed guardians as well as administrators
bill requiring towns voting on loans of credit
to corporations. to do so by ballot; bill linn
iting charges for County Commissioners to
one adjourned term; bill requiring Registers
of Deeds to make ndices without charges to
the county; bill limiting pay of Secretary of
State to one dollar for recording formation
of corporations under the general law, and
that companies may organize if they have a
capital of $1,000. Legislation inexpedient
will be reported on order to relieve the State
from the purpose of Appleton's Digest.
The Committee on Fisheries will report a
bill relating to togue and trout in Great Trunk
pond, Hancock county, so that certain fishery
laws shall not apply TO the same. They will
also report bill to repeal chap. $50 of the
: private and special laws of 1876. Ought not
to pass, will be reported on bill granting close
time to salmon. shad, etc. on the Penobscot
river. Same report on bill relating to weirs
in Penobscot bay and river. Reference to
next legislature on bill relating to the protec-
ton of oysters and clans.
The committee will report resolve ap-
proprating $1,000 for the artificial propagation
of fish. The committee will report finally
to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
Second Session.
WASHINGTON, February Z,
senate.

Mr.. Hamlin, from the committee on for
eign relations, reported back number OF
memorials fayoring Legislation to restrict the
| immigration of the Chinese.
| He then reported back the house bill to re-
| strict the immigration of Chinese to this
| country, and asked that the committee be
discharged, but that it be placed on the calen-
dar with that request.
He gave notice that when the bill came up,
he would move indefinite postponement
Mr.. Sargent gave notice he would call the
bill up "Wednesday next.
Messrs. Hamlin, Conkling, Kirkwood.
Eaton and Morgan were appointed select
committee to sit during recess and examine
into the claims of citizens against Nicaragua.
The amendment to the naval appropriation
bill was non-conccrred in.
Mr.. Hari is, from the epidemic committee,
reported bill to prevent the introduction of
| contagious diseases, and bureau of public
| health.
Placed on the calendar.
| Mr.. Window called up the resolution in re-
| gard to the immigration of colored people,
and spoke in favor thereof.
The Vice President laid before the senate
unfinished business being proposed, an
amendment to the constitution prohibiting
the payment of claims to disloyal persons.
| This was laid aside and house bill to relieve
certain disabilities of women taken up and
passed.
1t provides that any woman who shall have
been member the highest court of any state
county or of the supreme court of the district
of Columbia for the space of three months,
and shall have maintained a good standing
before such court, and who should be per-
son of good moral character, shall on motion
and production of such record be admitted to
practice before the supreme court.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

The Senate finance committee agreed to re-
port the House bill to amend the revenue
laws to the Senate, and by 3 to decided to
amend concurrence in the House provision
reducing the tax on manufactured tobacco to
l6 cents per pound The committee fixed the
tax on snuff at "a cents The provision re-
pealng the tax on matches was stricken out.
The bill was further amended by an additional
section to remit all taxes on insolvent savings
banks, and to exempt from taxation a thou
sand dollars on each deposit by one person or
association in any savings institution.
The House committee on Indian affairs
agreed to report the bill proposed by the In
dian bureau, for the transfer of Chief Joseph
and such of the Nez Perces Indians as desired
to accompany him, to the Indian territory.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
Legislative Notes and Gossip.

A day or two since some members of the
House did not vote upon question which
had been under consideration, when they
were approached by one of the leaders of the
coalition, and asked ''why in the devil they
did not vote?' and they replied that they did
not know upon which side to vote. He told
them to watch and see upon which side Far
rington voted, and then they should vote on
the other side.
Solon Chase, a day or two since, was rid
ing in the cars toward Freeport, with the
view of telling his steer story and his pork
yarn to the people of that hard-moncy region,
when gentleman sitting behind him ven
tured to inquire who was to be Land Agent?
Solon said he didn't exactly know. 1--WE
have good candidate in Lewiston, Mr.. kee
gan," SAID the gentleman; ''would he not
make good Land Agent?" "Well, replied
Solon. 81 rather guess he would make good
man for the position If they abolished the
oGeeP-Lewiston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

II you cannot get ii of your grocer, send three
cent stamp to the manufacturers for sample.
F.. N. Horsford, by the Rumford Chemical Works,
Providence, II. l. febl.tesat&iwmo
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

GA account of death in the family of one
of the gentlemen who was to take prom
inant part, Trial by Jury" will not be given
by the Unitarian society, as anticipated.
They will. however, on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, February 10Th and 10th,
present the Burlcsque Opera of 'Cinderella,'
with new songs and elegant costumes. Mr..
Geo. NJ. Pierce will take the character Of the
"Proul Sister" in his peculiar pleasing style,
and Mr. McMurde the part of Baron Bal
derdash, the last of the Barons." Other
attractions are in preparation, OF which future
notice will he given.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
BREAD, BISCUIT,
Cake and Pastry
Made with
PROF. suss!usys BREAD PREPARATION

other Baking Powder known. Always uniform In
quality and highly recommended by all prominent
physicians.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
WEST INDIES.
A Note Of Warning.

New York, February I. The agents of
the Bank of st Thomas, received cable
despatch, yesterday, requesting them to warn
brokers from negotiating the notes of that
bank from strangers at present, as an amount
supposed to be in the possession of a refugee
debtor, who will probably offer it here for
exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

ED JOuRNAL:-The Democrat charges me with
surring the present County Attorney and adv
a reduction of his salary On the contrary distinct.
ly opposed reduction. Nothing could have been
farther from thoughts than ausion to the Coun
ty Attorney, and regret this misinterprctation In
stating that the salary should be so large that the in
cunlbents would not cost the county thousands or
even hundreds, my remark general. The bril-
liant record of the County Attorney in winning three
such important cases as the Gilman, Savage
sufficient answer to this charge. 1t Is record for
any man to be proud of. have never consented to
be candidate for County Attorney There is no con.
test going for the Office and probably will not be-
10 the personal abuse of myself reply is necessary.
shall probably live. Yours, Sc,
II. NJ. HEATH.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
THE ENGLISH LABOR TROUBLES
A Mob of Strikers Pursue and Heot at
LabOrers.

LONDON, February. I. Eight hundred en-
gineers have struck, and l20 more will strike
Saturday.
LIVERPOOL, February. At o'clock the
strikers forcibly compelled the labordrs to
quit their work. Some of the laborers from
Bristol took refuge on board steamer. A
mob Of 700 persons hooted and yelled at them
half an hour, defying the police.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
NOVA SCOTIA.
Marine Disaster.

HALIFAX, February I. The Yarmouth
ship Van Dieman, has been in collision. She
left Liverpool January Sd for America. The
crew was saved. Insured $1,000.
The Yarmouth ship Lovitt, from Baltz on
January 9th for Rouen, grain laden, was
abandoned at sea the 25th inst, having lost
rudder and spars. The crew were saved. In
sured SIG, 500.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

The first policy issued by the Union Mutual
Life Insurance Company of Maine was dated
Oct. |, 1919, for $1,000, life plan, on the life
of its first president Elisha B. Pratt, annual
premium, $40; and it became claim by his
DEATH Feb. 26, 1861, at the age of 5S; the
actual cash outlay on the policy in twelve
years being only 81 1850.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

LONDON, February Z. Lloyd's despatch
from Singapore, says the Chinese crew of the
Australian bark, Kate Waters, Hong Kong
for Foochow, mutined and murdered the Off
GERS and scuttled the vessel.
PARIS, February 7. The Gazette says that
Grevy, in receiving the judges court of caus-
alton, told Judge Mercier. President of that
tribunal, to inform his colleagues that Gov
ernment does not intend to violate the princi-
pie of irremovabiity of judges.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
es- See Committee Notices on first page

liamlen & Phbrook have just largely in
creased their } cent counter with good and
useful articles 5 cts. each. We would sug-
pest To those of our customers who can, to
afternoon is 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. IlAMLEN & PHLBRooK.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
flirn.

In Winslow, Feb 4, Dea. A. II. Palmer, aged about
Gs years.
In China, Feb. . Mary Coro, aged about ~ years.
Al Hardings station Brunswick, Feb. 3, Capt.
Winthrop B. smith, aged "a years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
California Mining Stocks.

SAN FRANCIsCo, February 2.
The following are the closing ofhcial prices Of min
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Evan Rice, cashier of the Wilmington &
Brandywine National Bank, was arrested for
embezzlement of S27 900.
A man named Green of West Medway,
Mass, was instantly killed this morning, 10y
falling tree, striking him on the head.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
Roumania Refuses Russia's Proposed
Compromise.

The Daily Telegraph's Vienna special says
Russia proposed compromise before resort
ing to force, that the Roumanians should
withdraw to a distance If two Kilometres from
Arabitabia. This Roumania refused to do,
as the matter is under consideration by two
powers
BrcHAREsr, February I. Pending decision
of the dispute concerning Arabitabia by the
Powers, the Roumanian troops will hold that
position.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

The next lecture in the popular course now
being delivered weekly at the First Baptist
church, will be given by the pastor, on Mon
day evening. Mr.. Tildcn will repeat his fine
lecture, "A Visit to Chamouni," which was
delivered last fall, on his arrival home from
his European trip, and which received very
iatteriag comments from our citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

American Vessel Relieved.

NEW YORK, February. Japan sdvices
state that the 23d Of December the gunboat
Ranger was sent to the relief of the Ameri-
can ship Paul Revere, of Boston, reported in
dangerous position in Gastcion Bay, with
one-half of the crew sick of scurvy and un-
able to work the ship. She was anchored,
by the Ranger, in safe position in the har-
Dor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
House.

The report of the conference committee on
Indian appropriation bill was agreed to.
The house went into a committee on pri-
vate calendar, and reported number of bills
to the house, which were passed.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

The decisive game in the Brunswick bill
lizard tournament was played tonight, result
ing in the victory Of Jacob Schaefer, who is
now champion of the Unitcd States. George
Glosson was the competitor, and in the sixth
inning made score Of 4Gi, placing his score
at J59 against 10 for Schaefer. The latter in
his sixth inning ran 2o3. Glosson made but
II in his seventh inning, and Schaefer ended
the game with an unfinished run of 29S. The
score was 600 to 51l. There was much en-
thusiasm at the close of the game. Glosson
takes the second prize, and Sexton and DAILY
third and fourth prizes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
DAVENPORT INvEsTIGATION.
Fraudulent Naturalization Papers.

NEW YORK, February Z. Before the COM
mttee to-day Commissioner Davenport testi-
fed at length in his own defence showing
thousands of fraudulent naturalization papers
issued.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
THE PLAGUE.
Measures to be Taken for its Suppress
sion.

ST. PETERSBURG, February 7. Gen. Loris
Melikoff, recently appointed Governor Gen
eral of the plague district, left yesterday for
Astrachan, to superintend measures to sup
press the plague.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
NEBRASkA A.
DesperadOes CAPTURED ,

OMAHA, February 7. David Wclesky,
charged with numbering two men and a wo-
man, and Charles Reed charged with murder
ing four soldiers, both being notorious Texas
desperadoes, were captured at North Platt
and taken to Omaha, Wednesday evening, in
irons.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
CALIFORNIA.


SAN Francisco, February !. Lieut.. De-
long, of the steamer Jeanette, left SIM Fran
cisco for Washington, yesterday. He ex-
presses confidence that the Swedish cxpedi-
ton in the Arctic Ocean is safe.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

The State Board of Agriculture will hold
the annual meeting at Qrono, Feb. 10Th and
10th, for choice of officers and other business.
Hon. s. l.. Goodalc of Saco, and &. +.
Bracket of Belfast, are mentioned as candi
dates for the office of Secretary of the Board,
made vacant by Mr.. B1ardman's resignation.
1t is with pleasure We announce in another
column the grand concert to be given in
Granite Hall, in this city, on Wednesday
evening next, in which the leading attraction
is to be Miss Nettie A. Milliken, a talented
vocalist so well and familiarly known in this
community as to neel no introduction from
us. In presenting this concert to the music
loving community, Miss Milliken is to be
assisted by Miss +. Dodwell, contralto Mr..
VIM. Colby, tenor Mr.. John l.. Shaw, basso !;
Mr.. NJ &. Milliken, accompanist. Tickets
at prices to suit the times, may now be had
at Partridgc's, Hunts, Pierce's, and at the
Express office.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
YER MONT.
Fatal Accident.

WooDsvILLE, February I. A c. Worm
wood Of Groton, Vermont fell from freight
car, between this place and Montpelier, and
was killed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
Oa,y twenty-one m ore days of winter.

Wild eats or loGpcervicrs, are getting nu-
meroas in Washington county. gentleman
says he saw one running across the road in
Perry not far from the toll bridge, a few days
ago. Foxes are said to be plenty also; sever
al have lately been shot in Perry.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
Weather Indications for To-Day.

For New England and the Middle States,
clear or fair weather, southwest to northwest
winds, rising barometer, and no change in
the temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

Tlerc is to be organized at Pennington a
chapter of Il. \. MLsons, TO be known as the
Franklin Chapter The dispensation from
the Granl High Prie.t has been received.
Samntl Delcher is to be the first High Priest;
II. c. Mlnson King; William Randall,
Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.

Ereniag Report
NEW YORK February Z.
Money loaned at 2-g3- v cent. on call, closing at
SO per cent.
Dsterng 4s5 sis5l for long and sis4Ssl for short
sight.
Carrying rates. l-s2-; borrowing rates, sig.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

Rev. Mr.. Penney will deliver the fourth
lecture in his course of Sabbath evening lee
lures, at the Free Baptist church, tomorrow
evening ut I o'clock Subject "Godliness
and Gain" 4 social service will follow, in
the vestry of the church. The public are
cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

Isn't it little scaiey when the Brunswick
Telegraph says there is not the shadow of L
reason for the exemption of the Sprague
Company from maintaining lock?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
WASHINGTON.
Nominations.

WAsuINGToS, February :. The President
nominated John I. Eartranft, Postmaster at
Philadelphia; Martin Parry Kennard, Assist
ant Treasurer of the United States, at Bos-
ton,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

Hon. George G. Stacy has been appointed
State Librarian. The nominations by the
Governor, of Insurance Commissioner and
Bank Examiner, have not yet been con-
GrL,Dl
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

On Wednesday evening last, Lodge Deputy
Patrick Hayes installed the following as Off
GERS of Veteran Lodge, No. 323, l. O. G. r.,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Robbery.

BosroN, February :. Kitty Brown and
Maggie Moore, alleged fugitive thieves from
this city, are in the Tombs in New York
awaiting examination before extradition east.
They swindled Larry keenan,, Il Boston
liquor dealer, out of $1,000, and are under in
iictment in this city for highway robbery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
NEW YORK.
Confirmed.
Billiards.

New YORK, February 6. The senate has
confirmed Clark Graham surveyor of Gus
toms at New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
Superior COurt-Judge White n ouse.

FRIDAY, Feb. I.
Charles Clifford vs.. Charles II. Clark ct ais
The testimony was concluded at 2.30 p. NJ.
After the arguments of counsel and charge OF
the judge the day was too far spent to begin
another case. The court adjourned leaving
the jury in their room.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

\ committee of tie G.. \. X. has invited
Gen. Joshua l.. Chamberlain to deliver the
Memorial Day Grafton in Lewiston, on the
3oth of May next, and Gen Chamberlain has
accented the invitation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
Assignments for I'd Week.

MONDAY, Feb. 10th.
2.0. lIarwood vs.. Siphers Wilson. Clay.
1911. Ward VS.. Haskell. Iitcombs, L. & Potter.
TUESDAY, the ilth
202. Cowan Maine Central Il. X. Stevens,
NOse,
1i3. Percival, Adx. VS.. Bailey. f. W. w. Clay
lij. Bruce vs.. Haskell pillsbury & r., Baker Is.
WEDNESDAY, the nth.
2ll lIunton Hunton. Bean b., L. & Potter
1i7. Town vs.. Russell. l.. W. w, Titcombs.
lO3. Quinn vs.. Connor. Bean & b., Baker & B.
THURSDAY the 18th.
2i3 Walker We. Harvey al; Blake, ID. I. Da
Wis.
23l Gordon vs.. Gilman Robinson Bean b.
l50 Plummer VS.. Clough; +. w. w Titcombs.
l9S Robinson & al. vs.. Gay; Tiicombs, Moody.
FRIDAY, the lith.
III Stevens VS.. Packard; Otis, Carleton.
Ia. Blake & al, vs.. Packard Otis, Carleton.
30. Witham VS.. Richards; Brown & II, Hatch.
24.. Flanagan compt. vs. Tracy Blake. Z. s Pot
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
Probably Fatal Accident.

BrDDEFoRD, February. In crossing the
by runaway horse, and probably fatally in
jured. shaft of the sleigh struck his cheek,
passing down his throat, downward and back
ward, about six inches, and was broken off
by the force OF the blow. Mr. Wilds is in a
very critical condition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

Ihe following have been chosen officers of
the Somerset Central Agricultural Society;
P."Silent-R. B. Shepherd.
Vic" Presidents-David Horn and AleXan-
der Crawford.
Secrc;ary-A. r. Smiley.
Treasurcr-.john Weston.
Trustses-B. ii. Hight, David Horn and
Hiram Steward.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
Failure.

Trufant Davis, importers and dealers in
African produce, No. 292 Commercial street,
have failed Liabilities said to be some one
hundred thousand dollars. The assets con-
sist of vessel property and cargos en- route.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

DIR. NJ. II. HENRY, the eminent New York
physician, says "The use of Horsford's Bread
Preparation offers admirable for the introduc-
ton of valuable element into the system with the
food of every day life."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
Legislative Matters.

4 bill has passed both houses asking the
governor to borrow $40, 900 to be refunded on
or before June 18th, and pledging the revenue
of the State for payment; thereof
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

The subject of Rev. Mr.. Whitney's dis
course in the Uniyersaist church next Sun
day evening will be, Some Evidences of I'M
mortality. Services commence at o'clock,
and the public are cordially invited to attend
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08
The 4 Per Cents.
Committee DOings.

The subscriptions to the per cent loan to
day, are So, 3,1I2, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

We regret to learn that Mr.. Locke, repre-
sentative from Portland, has been confined to
his room in the Augusta House since Wednes
lav with n severe cold
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-02-08

Detectives Dearborn and Chapman since
their return from Dexter have been looking
up another case, and are now of the opinion
that Abel committed suicide. Cain had moth
ing to do with his DEATH Somerset Re-
pnrtpr