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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22
HO FOR BANGOR !
Greenback.Laborers Meet in Captain
Blacks Office and Choose Fl Delegates
to the State Convention.


About o'clock last evening little group
of men gathered around the slab pile by the
side of Aliens new building, and began to
talk politics 1t was the nucleus Of the
greenback- labor caucus. Even at this early
stage Of the proceedings the horny-fisted sons
of toll were not happy There were discus
sions and discussions. A man named jim
Bickford was making considerable cheap talk
about the greenbackers selling out the March
election in Augusta to the republicans by
nominating a separate candidate for mayor,
and accused gentleman in the crowd of
having received money for so doing. This
made the gentleman mad Of course, and he
then asked Bickford to paw him little bill he
owed him for a sewing machine. This rather
took the wind out of Bickford's sails. and he
subsidized.
The first move was to the council room in
Granite block, the advertised place Of meet
ing; but the door was locked. Captain Black
then extended the Inequalities Of his law Of
fee to the financiers, and about forty men
filed into the Captains apartment The room
was hot and close. We recognized in the
crowd such callous-handed men as Will
Warehouse, +. X. Pierce, John Robbins,
DR.. Croker, Cameron the bookbinder, and
Joe Whitney.
Captain Black was elected chairman by ac-
clamation, and remarked that the object of
the meeting was TO choose twenty delegates
to attend the greenback convention at Ban
cor. June lst On motion of DIR. Croker a
committee of five was appointed to prepare u
list of twenty delegates. Captain Black
named the men, who retired and soon re
turned with the following list. The men
whose names are preceded by q sta are flu
sionists. and will go to Bangor to work for
a union ticket: Orrin p. Smart, William
f. Lowell, NJ. F. Hallowell, Robert A. Cony,
Harvey n. Leighton, 'John ID. Robbins, IRA
l.. Mackie, daniel Moore, Il. J. Croker,
J. J. Maher, Charles Moody, John Carr, A.
G.. Andrews, ar. W. Black, Charles Crowell,
c. n. Smith, T. S. Harrington, -Peleg Nor
ton, .Lyman Wellman, sc. w. Sylvester,
.Williard Longfeilow. These were all ap-
proved. 1t was found that the committee had
not counted straight, and that f~eaty-oae del
egates had been raised. However, DR.. Crook
er said ..Strike out Peleg Morton's name,'
and the matter was settled.
1t was then voted that this committee shall
have mower to fill all vacancies, rs it is desir-
able that Augusta shall have twenty delegates
at Bangor. The design is obvious. Several
of the pure and simple greenbackers cannot
20 to Bangor, and their places will be filed
v it'll men who favor = coalition. 1t was =
shrevd dodge, and we'll carried but We shall
see whether the men who are greenbackers
from principle will submit to it.
The meeting then adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22
THE INDIANS.
Outbreak Eeared in New Mexico.

SANTA FE, \. NJ, May p. A letter TO the
Daily News, from Fort Wingate, states that
on the 18th a party of drunken Navajo In
dams attacked the blackboard near Blue
Water, cut the mail sacks opened and threat
ened TO kill the driver. \ large package of
silver was in the mail, but the Indians did not
modest it. Fears are expressed that this is a
premoniton of ansoutbreak on the part of the
Navajos. Encouraged by the success of Vic
toria's band these Indians can, be whipped
by the small number of troops in the territory
and if reinforced by the Navajos 10000 troops
are hardly enough to subduc them. The
present insubordinate spirit of the Navajos is
attributed TO their not liking the agent, and
letters have been sent TO the interior depart
ment, signed by all the agency employees, ask
ing his removal for safety of their lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

thunder storm, which for the wildness of
appearance of the clouds and vividness of the
''gntning has not been exceeded this season,
passed over Augusta, Thursday evening. At
ar'' banks of white clouds were driven rapid
across the sky, followed by others of black
w hue. The forked lightning flashed almost
'ncessantly, while for time the rain poured
torrents. The atmosphere became heated
aud oppressive, the slight breeze appearing
- though coming from furnace. The light
H'ng struck an oak tree in the gully back OF
'ae house occupied by G. II. Snow and
frank Morse on Grove STREET.. tearing
vi Dark, and demoralizing the tree badly
An instance of the curious effect of electricity
y" certain varieties of sea shells was anord
uin the garden of John Parsons, corner
Nofth and Bridge streets. \ square flower
WI had border of shells laid around.
IN the morning it was observed that some OF
ae shells were set in from the rest, in a reg
u'af manner, but at irregular intervals. Mr..
fsrsons is certain that it was freak of light
"'ng.-Dr. G. W. Martin was summoned 10
saend the daughter of George Watching IN
0''eisea, young lady about twenty years OF
.se' who was sitting near the window watch
'ns the war of the clements. The Lightning
"'ack near by, and the shock partially par
''saed one side of the girl. The effect was
.n'y temporary, however.-A barn belong
,asto Mrs. Rosanna Tibbetts, widowed Ia
y, living 1t Weeks Mills, China, was struck
-au burned, together with COW, some nay
r"l !: double wagon. Loss estimateda at S''co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22
For the Ladies'.

For the Ladies'.
A narrow plating of bright-colored satin is
now placed on the bottom of most walking
skirts. These plaitings are frequently in
most violent contrast with the dress. For in
stance, a crimson plating will be used on a
gray dress. or yellow on black. They form
n pretty finish for the short dresses now so
fashionable. Skirts and underskirts are now
made so as to form two very narrow points
in the back, reaching to the middle OF the
skirt The breadth of goods is placed where
these points terminate, and either gathered or
Matted. Bv this means all the fullness re-
mains in the back, and in front and over the
hips are perfectly plain. The very pretty
fancy of extemporizing morning cap out OF
J.. nocket handkerchief still exists. The
roctet handkerchief is bordered with garland
of flowers. and is edged with lace. You take
the handkerchief in your hand, and squeeze
it into puff, which you then pin on to the
head by fancy pins-something in the way
that pipsies pin their handkerchefs on their
heads. The effect is extremely happy. You
will thus save buying a cap WITH announcer
handkerchief you can make knot for the
neck. instead of buying ribbon bow his
ia unite economical, and, moreover, Is as
pretty rs economical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22
POLITICAL.
Workingmen.s Convention.

San Francisco, May 81. The working
men of city congressional districts nominated
assembly man John s. Enos for congress.
The democratic wing of the workingmen's
convention Thursday evening adopted the con-
stitution reported by the committee. with some
minor amendments. and elected officers of the
party previously elected by the other wing.
and adjourned sine die.
Iowa Greenbackers.
Dies MONIES, Ia. May 81. The green
back State convention re-assemble6 Thurs
day. Seventy-four counties out of 80 were
partially represented. G. NJ. Walker was
nominated secretary of State. A resolution
requesting delegates TO the Chicago conven-
ton to support j. b. Weaver for greenback
nominee for President, was received with dis
approval till it was explained the resolution
was not tantamount to instructions, when it
was passed. The delegates-at-large to Chi
cage are ID. p. Stubs and A. NJ. Dowley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22
xLvI CONGRESS = FIRST SESSION.
Senate.

ScuAtcs
WASHINGTON, May 81.
House bill making appropriations for pay
ment OF claims allowed by the Claims Com
missioners, was placed on the calendar.
The deputy marshal bill was taken up.
Mr. Bayard moved to strike out ''ln equal
numbers from different political parties" and
insert ''Solelv with reference to their fitness
for their duties, without regard to political
opinions Rejected.
4 proviso that the marshals for whom dep
uties shall be appointed by the courts shall
not be liable for any of the acts of such dep
uties, was agreed to.
Mr. Edmunds said that this amendment il
Illustrated the meaning of the bill, namely =
either to have no special deputies appointed
at all or to have them appointed beyond the
control of the executive officers and to have
them act uncontrolled.
The legislative appropriation bill was
taken up.
Bill making appropriation for payment of
claims allowed by the accounting officer of
the treasury, was passed
Bill for relief OF the public printer, was
passed.
Resolution calling for information in re-
gard to the expulsion of Israclite citizens OF
the United States from St. Petersburg, was
adopted.
Mr. Hooker moved to consider the Choctaw
bill Wednesday night, with the Ute ratifica-
ton bill. Rejected.
Bill to furnish a bronze statute of General
Daniel Morgan for the Cowpens centennial
was passed.
The House proceeded to consideration OF
bill relative to public lands. The word
Especial was expunged from the title and
the bill passed.
Various bills agreed to in committee of tho
whole were passed by the House.
The Speader proceeded to call the COM
mittees for reports of a private nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

An aerie is being built on the summit Of
me depot by J. F. Chase, John Wyman, and
). Reynolds, into which the wires from
'ne telephones which are to be put up will
eensfe. From this cupalo they will run into
me old ticket office below, which is to be
painted and fixed up for central office. A
''ne Of standards is to be placed along the
roofs on Water Street for the wires TO run
over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Railroad Accident.

BosTON, May 2l. The night Pullman
train from Bangor for Boston, on the Eastern
railroad, was partly derailed at Somerville,
Mass, this morning. the engine and express
car being thrown from the track, badly
damaging the engine. 1t was caused by an
axle of the forward truck of the engine
breaking. Fortunately no one was hurt.
The trains were delayed. but the out train
left on time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

the poet, gives an interesting description of
the route to be taken by the Maine Press As
ISOLATION July 9Th, and adds: "Sunday will
be devoted to rest or attending church as each
may elect. We shall go to church, but we
suppose Simpson and Howard Owen and
Aorrell and Gilman and Sam Miller and lots
Of those fellows will-rest."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

:, ~ sallow, dependent and miserable, are
,aose who wisely seek health when oiilous'
,"nstipated and dyspeptic, from Dr. 1ros-
.'enor's Liver Aid. All affections OF the
!: Liver. Stomach and Bowels are removed by
y It is an admirable blood dupurent, and
specially useful as household remedy. All
c mat Y nScessafy In IL NE Il persistency.
oSe It fair trial. Disorders of the Liver
: - !, sostinate, but they inrariabiy succum0
! ]: aas potent, prompt and safe botanic rem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

Miss Annie Louise Cary intends to spend
the summer in Switzerland, among the noun
tains where she hopes to regain the robust
health of which the exacting work of long
professional season has robbed her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

"The year was deadly" said Virgil, in tell
ing the story of the Trojan refugees. The
year 1880 is to be deadly say the modern as
ronomers. Whether this be true in general,
remains to be seen; but certain it is, disease
anddeath are busy in this vicinity. Chill
dren seem to be the especial prey of this I'M
usual fatality
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22
LABOR TROUBLES.


MONTREAL, May 2l. The stevedores on
the Allan line refused to work this morning
unless the wages were raised from Is TO -
cents an hour. No appearances of trouble AT
present, but the authorities are on the alert.
Several hundred stevedores are collected on
Allan's wharf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22
PENNSYLVANIA.
Suspension.

PHILADELPHIA, May 81. President Of the
p. X. railroad company states that the
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Co.
have suspended payments, being unable to
meet their obligations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22
NEW YORK.
Murderers Resulted.

NEW YORK. May 81. The governor has
respited Cox. till July 18th and Balbo till
August 9Th.
Serious Charges.
Postmaster Wagner, of College Point, has
resigned. He is charged with OBTAINING
registered money letters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

Governor Davis was in Augusta, yesterday,
on State business. His Excellency has an
eye single to the welfare of the common
wealth. Watts Gibbs, Esq, of Wiscasset,
was nominated county treasurer for Lincoln
county vice Lincoln w. Gibbs, resigned. A
special meeting of the Executive Council is
called for next Tuesday, May 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

If,he apple blossoms fructify, the fruit har-
COS, this year will be phenomenal one.
The trees are big fragrant bouquets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

Under one roof in Belfast, and the only
persons living there, are three jewellers whose
ages are respectively 80, 81 and 7S-aggre-
rating $50 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

We Judge by the cargo of coal that is be-
inQ unloaded at the steamboat wharf for the
Henry Morrison" that we shall have boat
running TO the islands within few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

Major John ID. Myrick will be unable to
deliver the memorial address at Dover this
year,-a previous engagement at Lisbon
Falls conflicting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

George B. Goodwin, the witty "All Sorts
man of the Boston Post, and former editor of
the Bangor Commercial, was in town yester-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

Engine ''5l," from Portland, Thursday
evening broke her cross head at Cumberland.
and was taken to the repair shops at Water
vile. Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

In the spring the young mans fancy light
gurns to the latest styles in straw hats, and
visions of hammocks swinging under shaded
ner. has a seasonable look. There are piles
OF cool straw hats, and gay tinted hammocks,
at reasonable prices. The correct thing in
''faws this season is white hat, with pale
ribbon running around.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

Rev. S. B. Bowdish will preach in the
chanel on Northern avenue next Sunday at
s1P.M. Sunday school at 1. Prayer meet
ing u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

chapel for the benefit of the summer
visitors is being erected on Squirrel Island.
!, is Gothic style, and will cost about 81, POO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

The Richards Light Infantry, Gardiner,
c.utain John W. Berry, was mustered in
lat evening by Captain II. NJ. Sprague. DIR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

There are four schooners at our ""Ar'e'
loaded with coal The schooner Saratoga ar
rived Yesterday with 200 tons, from the he'
,;,,, Coal Co. All are for +. Swain 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

~Me largest stock Of Trunks ana says
!. fke CITY. at the corner store
:" tvs Phil p. GefehelFs,
Cor. Bridge and Water SIS;
Nice Leather Trunks and Gram Led Roa
Raos a speeiaity. Shasi Straps an" Don
Mt trunks Arrays on hand. rnurrx
"e .nr;loIt3 PHIL p GEIChhAL'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

The mystery has been solved at last;
Onr teeth no longer need decay,
All trombles of the mouth are past,
Bv SOZODONT they're swept away
And Young and old may smile secure s .,,,s
AV W;,t Inns and teeth so bright and pure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

The freight boom continues on the Maine
Central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

uo, Apson p. Morrill, will address the
meeting at Reform Club Hall on SUNDAY a.
ternoon, at "a o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

The boys are in despair. Old iron and
,.os bring very low prices, and the circus
,eason is at hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

LoxDoN, May 81. The Irish members of
parliament held . meeting yesterday,
and decided IS to to cit - . body on the
opposition benches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

Rev. Dr.. Quinby will occupy the pulpit at
me Universalist church Tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22
WEST VIRGINIA.
WO0en's RIGHTS.

WHEELIxo, May 81. Warren Robinson,
while beating his wife yesterday, was shot
dead by her in self-defence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

~-Wm. G. FifeId 4 CO.. successors 70
NV Storer. have for this days market
s D0~ nice green peas string beans and native
c c" They have also on hand some
verv nice tomato plants, celery. bell peppers
and cabbage plants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

Tomorrow will be Trinity Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-22

RICHMOND, May II. The remains of Mrs
peared in October last, were found to-day in
Eastern river, Dresden. She was deranged
and committed suicide
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-12
A CHICAGO ROMANCE.
CChicago Tribune.]

CChicago Tribune.
An inOffenstve young man of this
city who has been paying some atten-
ton to high-cultured girl from Bos-
ton, and endeavoring to make her stay
here as pleasant as possible, was some
what surprised while chatting with
her few evenings since TO have her
ask him what time he arose in the
morning. Pulling up his striped knee,
and throwing one leg over the other,
he replied in his careless South-side
way that he ssgeneralIy kicked off the
clothes about nine" Looking at him
over her clear but cold eyeglasses, the
Bacon Hitler asked: edo you know
what Benjamin franklin said?" ooh,
yes" responded the Chicagoan: 81
know that yarn about Ben's entering
Philadelphia with nothing but a loaf
of bread and a plug of tobacco" "I
did not refer to that particular episode
in the life of the great philosopher, %
said the young lady; 'sbut to his pro-
verb: 'The early bird captures the
lumbicis terrestris'-Which, as you are
no doubt aware is an articulate animal
belonging to the abranchiate division
| of the class of annelides"-and the
| fascinating creature resumed her occu.
patton crocheting the American consti.
tuition into a piiiow-sham which she
was manufacturing. The young man
laughed Historically, said she was
doubtless correct, and soon left fol
home, where he received prompt treat
ment for approaching brain fever. Bos-
ton is undoubtedly great place. f..
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-12
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VlOOO than the amount stated above. No one
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nothing, the business Nothing like it for
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and strictly honorable. Reader ifyon want t" know
send your address and we will send You full partc
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free Won can ticn make MP your mind for yourself.
Address q E0. STINSoN ~ CO., Portland, Maine.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-12

An old farmer says that, for his part,
he don't know where the present rage
for trimming bonnets with birds is
going to end. Only four or five years
ago he bought his daughter hum
ming bird next year she wanted a
robin, the next II pheasant, and this
season he declares he had to chain up
his Thanksgiving turdcy or she'd had
that perched on top of her head.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-12
THE SUN FOR 1880.


The Sun will deal with the events of the
year 1880 in its own fashion, now pretty
Ja s q antii boesmber 81 It VIII be com
dncted as newspaper written IN the Eng
iish language and printed for the whole
AS Il newspaper, Tho Sun believes in
getting all the news Of the world promptly
ana PreSentlnE 1t IN the most 1ntelligib1e
ers to keep we'll abreast of the ago with the
least unproductive expenditure of timo.
The greatest interest to the greatest num-
ber-that is the law controlling its daily
makeup. 1t now has circulation very
much larger than that OF any other Amer
which it is at all times prepared to spend
Literally for the benoft o. Its readers.
Of thinking buy and read The Sun; and
they all derive satisfaction of some sort
from it's columns, for they keep on buying
In its comments on men and affairs, The
Sun believes that the only guide OF policy
uino American principles and backed by
and will continue to be. absolutely. indie
or interest. 1t is for all, but OF none. 1t
will continue to praise what is good and
reprobate what is evil, tax ing caro- that its
language is to tho point and plain. beyond
the possibility Of being misunderstood. 1t
is unintluenced by motives which do not
to sell, save those which may DO had by
any purchaser With Two cents. 1t hates I'M
JuItiSo $siN itsCtstity even Hsfo tHAH IL
hates unnecessary words. 1t abhors frauds.
plies FOOLS, and dePiores nlncompoops OF
every species. 1t vii! continue throughout
tho year 1850 to chastise the first class, in
strnct the second, and discountenance the
third. All honest men, with honest con-
vlctions, whether IS, sound or mistaken, are
it's friends. And The Sun makes no bones
Of telling tho truth to its friends and about
~ i,; !, arlenos whenever occasion arises for
pam has sPe ear tfgs r.,,o,,os ,o ,,,o o
sun will be conducted during the year to
come. 1000
me year lseo "vlll 10 one IN which no
patrlotlc Amerlcan can afford to close his
eyes to public affairs. 1t is impossible to
exaggerate the Importance OF the political
f 1n,t mas IN stot9, necessity
ct,zen t VINO aestres TO preserve the Severn
t tnenc tna1 INC 1cunuers gave us. The de-
oates ana acts or congress, the ntteranGes
OF the press, Inc exciting contests Of the
IseloI1phcan aHu neInocratic Partles now
iiS1Iiy e!ual IN s!fenStn throughout the
country, the VARYING drlft of public senti-
w W.. o ~ oer Greetiv ana effectively
uPph ING -itn 5residentlal electlon, TO he
nHh IN Notehoer; fonr years ago noxt
,rossaI ot III Iii. y. .. ny t, ,aot; rs eA
ahC,nin.%1a no,isn; r% q" t ,so,,,et py ~.
offices