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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

Senate.
WASHINGTON. February !.

WASHINGTON. February 4.
Mr.. Wallace presented the petition Of sun
dry seamen, masters and vessel owners Of
Philadelphia, against any change Of the Ship
ping Act Of June, 1872.
Several relief bills were placed on the cal.
endar.
The bill directing the Secretary Of the In
terror to negotiate with the Umstilla, Warm
Spring and other Indians for their removal 10
other lands, was recOmmitted.
The following bills were introduced and
referred:
To designate, classify and fix salaries Of
persons in the railway mail service.
Bill for the relief Of certain officers Of the
army and navy.
Resolution directing the Secretary Of the
Treasury to communicate the reason for GER
tain orders considering the publication Of
customs statistics, was adopted.
The bill to pay Sl2,548 to Braden & Angus
for the construction Of the Quartermasters'
depot at San Antonio, was taken up and oc-
casioned long debate.
The bill was finally referred 70 the Court
Of claims.
The Senate passed the bill authorizing the
conversion Of National gold banks into Ma
tional banks.
Mr.. Hereford Of West Virginia (dem.) in
| troduced bill to repeal the act comforting on
the Quartermaster General, Commissary
General and Accounting Officer of the Treas
ury authority to adjudicate claims of loyal
citizens for supplies taken by or furnished
the United States armies. The bill conferS
jurisdiction in such cases upon the United
States District court.
The Senate then went into executive SEES
| sion and
| Adjourned.
| House.
( The House resumed consideration of the
bill from the Judiciary committee, modify
ing the jurisdiction Of the U. 8. Circuit
Court and regulating removal from State to
Federal courts.
Bill relative to the jurisdiction Of Circuit
court went over without action.
The House went into convention on the
joint resolution appropriating 92O, 1000 for
representation at the International Fishery
Exhibition. Berlin.
Mr.. Deuster of Wisconsin, the original in.
PRODUCER Of the resolution, spoke in it, sap
port.
Mr. Atkins of Tennessee moved 70 redpce
the appropriation to $4,000. R4jectsd.
The amendment providing that the noasy
be expended under the direction Of The Sec
rotary of State was adopted.
The committee arose and the joint resolu-
ton passed.
The House went into Coaniits, n III
Whole on revision of rules.
Two amendments to the pending rull
(No ~. both giving the Post O6ce c0a
mittee power to report post once appropEta'
ton bills. were rejected.
The committee arose and the House II
Ijourned-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05
Maine Mining Stocks.

The following the closing prices at Portland
Mining Exchange. By T. II. Mansfield Co., 60
Exchange street, January 3oth:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

Hendee. in his rooms in the new block Cd.
posite the Post O.fice. has on exhibition and
Tor sale some fine portraits. both card and
cabinet, of Gen. Squirting and Gov. Davis.
FOR two years past Mr.. Hendee has photo
graphed the group pictures of the Senate and
House. This winter he will take portraits Of
the senator's and representatives, also of Gov
ernor and Council. Members of both branch
es are requested to drop in at an early day
ana nave their likeness taken for group pic
lures. All who do SO will be presented with
a copy Of their own portrait.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

Rev. Dexter Waterman, of the Free Bap-
fist denomination, is visiting some of his Old
fields of labor in central Maine, and has been
in 'Hallowell for two Sabbaths. His good
ness, long experience aud sound preaching
would make him of great service in any
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05
Fraud in the Halifax Award.
Condensed rELEGRAMs.

PARIS, February 4. By railroad COLI
sion at ArGenteuil seven persons we're killed
and twenty three injured.
WasnrycToS. February 4. The House
Banking committee will report favorably on
the bill authorizing National banks to make
loans upon real estate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next "a Hours.
War Dept, Office Chef Signal Officer. !
Washington, ID. c., Feb. 81 A. m.
For New England and the Middle States.
westerly to southerly winds, rising followed
by falling barometer, slight changes in tenn
perature, clear or partly cloudy weather dur
ing the day and areas of light snow during
the night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

The ladies of the Universalist parish will
give an oyster supper in Waverly Hall, on
this, Thursday evening, from 6 to o'clock.
Cake and Coffee will be served. Admission
% cents including supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

ES-''Dear mother, I've come home to
die but he didn't, for he took one bottle of
the L. S. GOLD CoUGH CURE. which entirely
cured that hacking cough which had been
wearing on him for months. Large bottles
only % cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

Blue hoods, or if that isn't the name. a
kind of blue shawl thing which the girls wear
over their head, are immensely popular in
this city The young ladies look charming
in EN-. We would be more exact in our de-
scription of this article of feminine adorn-
mcnt but our fashion editor is at present In
Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

Regulate first the stomach, second the liv-
er; especially the first, so as to perform
their functions perfectly and you will remove
at least nineteen twentieths of all the ills
that mankind is heir to, in this or any other
climate. Hop Bitters is the only thing that
will give perfectly healthy natural action to
these two organs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

When gazing in your lovers eyes,
How soon his sense of rapture dies
If there's no sweetness in your breath;
If by your failing teeth be shown
That SOZODONT to you's unknown,
And that your mouth is suffering DEATH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

~Members of the Legislature desiring
COPIES of the Daily Journal Of Tuesday morn
Jug containing the Biographical sketches can
obtain them of our carrier at the State House
mr. at this Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

His hat sailed high in air, it did,
The hat which pleased his vanity:
Such things We see when winter winds
Do prosecute humanity
And she. poor girl, embraced a post
With tenderness quite curious;
Girls do such deeds when clouds of snow
Are blowing fast and furious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

Greenlef Haskell having recovered from
the injuries he received falling from his new
house, is again on the street, He intends WIS.,
iting Colorado and other parts Of the West
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

These snow storms are good tor the labor
ers on the ice but bad for the capitalist One
gentleman asserts that he has scraped one
field no less than sixteen times and is deter
mined TO gather crop of ice from that local
iiy if il takes until the middle of July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

About one hundred tickets were sold for
the Walters Ball Tuesday night. We under
stand d, second edition of the ball is to be
given soon. 1t is hoped under more IA
vorable auspices, a larger number will be
in attendance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

The Pullman train from the West Wednes-
day morning was delayed about an hour by the
storm. The other trains were but little
behind their advertised time tables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05
26jant&w4w
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.
Erening Report.
Money easy, at $40 on call, and closed at B.
Prime mercantile paper 5d5l. Exchange opened
strong and nominal a; 4s2i TO for long, and Asa
a5 for short. Governments quiet. The stock mar
ket was dull in the early dealings and fuc atiOns
were generally slight. but during the afternoon
there free pressure TO sell, and prices declined
ito3. Towards the close the whole market be.
came strong.
Transactions, 223 900 shares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

Governor Davis will deliver his inaugural
address this forenoon Mt eleven o'clock, before
the two branches of the Legislature. assem-
bed in joint convention in the hall of the
Uouse of Representatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

The West Gardiner Furniture Company,
which since the fire last summer, has been
carrying on operations in this city, sends
off some fine looking furniture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

The largest registered mail ever received
in this city, was on Tuesday, and it consist
ed of 507 letters, 33l of which were for =.
.. vickery, l5l for E. c. Allen, and the re-
mainder for miscellaneous pcrs0nages:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

The Richards Light Infantry of Gardiner
hold meeting this evening in that city to see
what steps they shall take towards purchasing
new uniforms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

His Honor gave receptions Tuesday and
Wednesday. Mrs. n. G. Shaw was arraigned
for larceny of cape, gold ring and dress
from Ada Severance. No witnesses appeared
against her, and she was discharged
Charles Wilson partook Of the cup that
cheers and also inebriates. Sentenced 20 pay
a nominal fine, and costs. He disbursed, and
went on his way rejoicing.-John Higgins
and Edward Fletcher are two bad men. Tues
day morning they were discharged from JAIL
and Immediately started out in quest of a
drink. They found it. After short vaca-
ton of about two hours the doors of the Jail
once more closed upon these two peripatetic
gents for thirty days. On their way to the
Hotel de Tramp one of them attempted to es-
cape, but the officers were too vigilant to per
nit it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

The Augusta Savings Bank began yester-
day to pay its semi-annual dividend Of two
and half per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

Ex-Deputy Secretary Sawyer has gone home
10 Franklin county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05
Local AMI State Nous.

srR. ". FILES, ESQ. Of Unity, Is agent for the
Eenncbec Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

The library supper in HallowelI, a notice of
which has appeared in these columns, has
been postponed one week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

The National Tribune having gone up the
spout. the New Fra of Portland is now being
sent to subscribers of that paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

There was a slight fire on North street
early Tuesday evening. at the house OF r.
b. Sears The chimney burned ont, and
the woodwork near by canght fire. The
partition was hastily torn down, and water
poured on the blaze. The fire was exiting
ushed before much damage was done. ana
perhaps serious cnfiagration prevented.
The engines were not called out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

again heard on our streets yesterday morn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

That slight Tickling ir the Throat and DIS
position to slight Cough may be the precur-
scr Of years of suffering unless you take Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup which never disappoinss.
Price IS cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

photographed pamphlets may be had at
the State House, at Pierce's, and at this Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

In the clustering storm Of Tuesday night
people living in the vicinity Of the upper
END OF Water street, near Gage, were aroused
from their slumbers by loud cries of 'help"
A gentleman coming along that way had
found man dead drunk lying on the side
walk, who would have frozen to death in
short time had it not been for his opportune
arrival. He attempted to arouse the drunken
sleeper to consciousness, but in vain HIS
appeals for aid brought another gentleman 10
his assistance. A hack happening along at
that time was pressed into the service, ana
the man was got home in time to save HIM
from terrible death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

Is sausage terrier ineognito ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05
THE DEAD CASHIER.
Examining the accounts.

Bank Examiner Humphrey arrived from
Portland at 1915 yesterday morning, and at
once proceeded to the First National Bank
The directors were present, and the books of
the institution were at once laid before them
The investigation will proceed as rapidly as
possible, but several days must elapse before
the accounts of the years business can be
thoroughly examined. No crookedness has
been found as yet, and it is thought that there
will be none except, possibly, some slight
clerical error which man in the mental
condition in which Mr. Boothbv has been in
for some weeks past would be likely to
make.
Mr. Boothby was n member of lodge of
Masons. and his funeral will probably be
conducted according to Masonic ritual. Mrs.
Boothby was expected to arrive in this city
last evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05
Meteorological.

Meteorological.
January was an unusually warm month,
and the moisture was above the average The
mean heat of the month for "A years Is
lseO67. this year 23'927, an excesscf $685.
and the warmest January on record with four
exceptions In January ls4l, it was 26si3'
tn 1913. $3.50. 1855, 25'14, and IN looo'
25s79. but 1883 with temperature OF as
was not far behind it. The mean mois'uTe'
rain and melted snow, is 1906 inches. tins
year lO4. an excess of about 0.S inches
There have been no drifting snow storms TINS
winter. and the sleighing has been exceiien,
since Dec. 18th. A. days. Moisture, ram ana
melted snow, L. l04 inches; snow. IA inches'
fair DAYS. IS: foul, ): variable, 4; CLOUDY
l. aurora. /, on the 2Sth; polar bands' =, o"
the 18th and 2Sth; lunar halo, l, on tue io'm
number of DAYS on which rain or sno" ie,.'
~. number of days on which ciouui-
moss averaged O.S or more, III
sIe;gbinp. 81 days; river closed 81 DAYS,
total this winter 45 nights at OF oeio~
zero. Z; depth of snow on the grouna ~
close of month. 10 inches; prevaiiing wnu 20
n w. w. and S. W.; latitude. II ae,ees, ~
minutes. SO seconds longitude, BY "egrees'
a. minutes. IS seconds.
Mean height of barometer, at S2S o,s,..
and ocean level. 90, ~
Greatest do on the 10Th. ,os az
ra.st 90 23d,
1880
Range, 80 a.
Mean heat of daily observations aas =,
Extremes, 90, %
.. All observations. 20, 80 80
Greatest heat on the 10th ana -''"' 60 M
Least heat on the 22nd. ~
$4,000
Range, Ec~m.r
Oaklands, Jan. LIST, 1850.
~n.. ueetse Flush Denetes Danger
I,-ve vourseif by using ard q onces soo' ~ =
Fises's Coueh ard Lang syrup
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05
Superior Court-Judge Whitehouse pre-
siding.

siding.
WEDNESDAY, February 4th.
No Jury work was entered upon until
nearly three o'clock in the afternoon.
1856. Albert Kicker vs. Joshua G. Rob
bins Spear for ptf.: Potter for def. This
is an action of trespass to recover $1,000,
the value of a swarm of been alleged to have
been hived and carried away by the deft. on
the PITS premises in Hallowell; also for
clothes line used and destroyed in the busi-
ness. The ptf also alleges that he was injured
by the profanc and insulting language used
towards him by the def. at the time. The
defence is that the bees were wild bees, not
the property of anybody. As to the rough
language used on the occasion the deft. says
it was used bv another man and that he is not
responsible for it, He further says that the
bow belonging to the place came after him to
hive the bees and that he declined to go
and that one Whitney then undertook the
Job. and was principally concerned in hiving
the bees and carrying them away. IL Is
proved that the bees soon escaped and made
a bee line for their native woods. The testl-
mony is nearly out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

New YORK, February. Fourteen thousand
barrels Of lime were to-day burned on the
pier by the tide reaching them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05
Lime Burned.


lowed an hour and half to speak.
Lime Burned.
New YORK, February 4. Fourteen thousand
barrels CT lime were to-day burned on the
pier by the tide reaching them.
Aid for Ireland - 100000 Subscribed
by James Gordon Bennett.
The Herald opened subscription for Irish
relief, to-day, with its own subscription of
100000. 1t solicits other people to give in
proportion to their willingness and means.
1t will receive subscriptions rs small as %
cents.
The Herald prints Dublin despatch con-
tanning names of towns and the number of
people in each town throughout Ireland suf-
fering for food. The footing up shows about
a quarter of a million people on the verge Of
starvation, AND it is impossible to overdraw
the situation, sohapidly do matters become
worse.
Two Persons Blown from Train ana
Killed.
A brakeman on the Harlem road was blow n
from his train near Boston Corners, yester-
day, and killed. A newsboy was blown from
the train and killed at Englandilem, n. J.
UnfavOrable Evidence Against Commits.
siOner Hayt.
1t is stated that the report Of the Indian
Commission, so far as completed. finds all
the evidence sustains the charges against
Commissioner IIayt. regarding the Arizona
mining scheme. Edward Knapp, Mr.. Hayts
agent in the affair, turns ont to be his son
Edward. The affidavit against II. l.. Hart,
agent at San Carlos agency, was not trans
mi,ted to the Department Of Justice until
after General Fiske brought bis charges
against Hart The report will only deal with
the charges against Hayt in regard to the Ari.
IONA mining matter.
! Fraud in the Halifax Award.
/ The Herald prints letter to Delfosse
/ President of the Halifax Fishery Commission
from Professor Kinds. who was employed By
the agents Of England and the United State,
on the commission to investigate and prepare
a complete analytical index of document.
and proceedings of the Fishery Commission
The table prepared by him, the result Of hi,
examination, shows great falsifcations anc
alterations of official reports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

As the Richards Light Infantry were march
ing into their hall, on their return from Au-
gusta Wednesday morning, private WIN.
Reed of Pittston, stepped on piece of board
having nail in it, sticking the iron nearly
through his foot He managed to hohbie to
DR.. Strout's office, where his wound was
dressed This, it is understood. was the on
" blood shed BY any one of the company dur
ing their campaign Gardiner Reporter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05
HEADQUARTERS
Maine Woman's Christian
Temperance Union.
Central Block, (Opp P. o. Augusta. Ne.

JANUARY Goth, 1880.
The State W. c. T. U. will hold Mass Convention
nesi.x and Thursday Feb. 9Th and 5th. All auxil-
iary Unions are earnestly requested to eend three
delegates Every Aid Society in our State Is cordial
i Invited 10 send delegates Half fare tickets will be
Granted on the NJ c. K. r., good from the I'd to TN
Inclusive. Homes will be assigned to delegates ana
visitors sending name and address to MS. u. y.
weymouth, Biddeford. Ii is hoped there may De
large attendance upon the meeting.
MRS. L. NJ. n. STEVENS, Presf.
Mrs. e G. HINT. Cor. Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

few valentines are appearing IN the shop
windows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

A RTIST-Will open = first class gallery over
~ Blanchard Reeds Store.
r. H. GARDINER, Gardiner, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

Just previous to the late unpleasantness
little miss in this city lost pet canary, and
her father had it stuffed and mounted for the
parlor mantle. The little girl was pleased
with the operation, as she said it saved the
trouble of feeding, etc. Her father is an ar
dent republican, and when the ''troop of
armed men" was announced at Augusta, his
mind was in a state of great excitement. One
of the neighbors told the daughter that her
father would go to Augusta and get killed.
"Well, don't care if he does" said the lit
tie MISS proundly, 81 can have him stuffed
just the same as my canary. = Portland Sun
day Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

The kennebec Association tor the Protec-
ton OF Fish and Game, will meet tonight at
Common Council Rooms. This is the an
nuai meeting for the election of officers.
Hon. Everett Smith Of Portland, will address
the meeting On matters Of great interest to
sportsmen. One subject will be the value of
'Whitefsh and Ireland Smells" and the de-
siraoiiity OF their protection, propagation ard
introduction to the waters. Another sub
Ject is in regard to the introduction of the
Canadian ''Sea Trout" to our rivers. Mr.
Smith will also discuss the subject Of ''pro-
posed legislation" in regard to the protec-
ton and increase of our fish and game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

Camp-meeting John Allen left Augusta for
his home in Pennington Wednesday afternoon
He will return to attend the mass temperance
convention in this city next week. The vet
eran is nearly S. years of age, but Is as spry
as many men of half his years. He has been
81 years in the ministry. Since the present
year opened he has preached ten times within
eight days. We hope it will be many years
yet before the old fellow with the scythe
gamers him in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

BOOTS, Shoes and Rubbers. Fine Custom
ID Work and Repairing TO order =,
j. b. THOMAS. Hallowtll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

DAlNTS, Oils. vsrqishes, Glass and Paper
il Hangings, House and sign Painters
c. BEALE co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

4 POTHECARY, Drugs, Medicines and
"A TOile, Articles. Prescriptions carefully put up
10. A. HALVES, Hallowel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

A RTIsTIC Photograph. firss-cias'
"A work Of all the improved styles.
A. W. KIMBALL, Cor. Bridge and Water ST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

Humpty Dumpty is booked for the 18TH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

Doors 4 SHOES, Ladies' and Misses fine
- Goods a Speciality. Repairing neatly Done
J. W CROSS Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

COAL by the car load or ton. All orders
~ promptly attended to.
F. SWAIN 4 CO., Bridge Blk Water ST..