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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13
Condensed TELEGRAMS.

Ex-Congrcssman Trowbridgc Of Detroit
will probably be appointed Commissioner of
Indian affairs.
The republican convention tn choose cleo
tors and send delegates to the National con-
vcntion. will he held at Madison, Wis, May Z.
New Hampshire holds her State convention
at Concord, May &. to elect delegates to the
National convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

Inc Executive Committee of the kennebec
valley Temperance Camp Meeting Associa-
ZION held a meeting Wednesday afternoon
and laid out the work for the season. The
temperance Camp meeting this yearwill begin
saturday, Aug. l4th, at the close of the Meth
odist meeting which will begin the Monday
previous, on the Kennebec Valley grounds
and close the following Monday evening.
The following subcommittee were chosen |:
Kew. ID. W. LeLacheur of Biddeford, and X.
w. Dunn Of Waterville, committee on
Speakers and also on Printing. J. n. Osgood
OF Gardiner on transportation and James
Robinson of Gardiner, and C. c. Hunt OF
Augusta, on Music. The programme for
meetings at Old Orchard is rs follows: Dr
Cullis' meeting. July 2lst to 30th; Great
Methodist Camp meeting August Sd to 9th;
District Camp meeting August 9Th to 18th !;
Temperance Camp meeting August 18th to
2lth,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

vennor. the weather prophet, now predicts
period of mildncss, even warmth, with ram
and slush up to about the 18th or 10th OF
February. The 10th will give us the heavy
snowfall of the month. with drifts again and
another railroad blockade. Between the 2oth
and 18th the second cold term will set in, and
this bids fair to be very severe and occasion
some very low thermometer readings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

Some half-lozcn couples from this city at
tended the lcap-year ball given by the ladies
of Winthrop at Packard's Hall. "Wednesday
evening. Excellent music was furnished by
Bcrry's band of Gardiner. The supper was
all that it should be- Some seventy-five
couples were in attendance, and the AFFAIR
was unanimously voted perfect success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13
NEW YORK.
Election Of Officers.

New YoRK, February II. The National
Trottting Horse Association elected officers
to-day, and appointed district boards. The
board for the Eastern District is composed of
Gen. Tilton of Togus, Me, Burdctt Loomis
Of Hartford, and Louis Powers of Spring
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13
POLITICAL.
Senator Blaine.

nnSroS, February Il. The J.nruals
Wa shins,on .l@cisl says the indications are
tina, Rlaiae will abandon his policy OF nom
action in regard To the Presidency, and will
probably authorize his friends to openly or
gani.e the presidential canvass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

The special train running from Augusta to
llallcwcll this evening to accommodate such
of our people as wish to see the Little Cor
rhine Opera Troupe" will leave here at
freaty minutes past seven, and not at 80 as
was stated in the advertisement in yesterdays
paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

The full list of meetings of the kennebec
Valley Camp Meeting Association is as fol-
lows: The Kennebec Valley Camp-Meeting
Association will hold their regular meeting
commencing Monday. Aug. 9th. to continue
until Saturday the l4th. The kennebec Val
ley Temperance Camp Meeting will COM
mence Aug 18th and close 18th. The Evan
gelists' meeting will commence the 18th and
close the 23d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

Railroad Dividend.

CHicAeo. February -. The Chicago i
Alton railroad has declared a IL per cent.
dividend on preferred and on common
stock. payable March LIST. Affairs of the
road are fiourislfing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13
CALIFORNIA.
VS.. Enterprise,

lioraisrss. February II. newspaper
war eliminated this morning in the fatal
shooting of :. II. Brumncelt, editor Of the
Enterprise, by u. W. Carlton, editor OF the
Telegraph. Carlton was locked up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

Little Corinne appears in IIallowcll to-
night in the fascinating play of the "Magic
Slipper" supported by thirty other talented
children. This wonderful actress has excited
great admiration wherever she has appeared.
md none shout fail to see her tonight. A
special train will leave Augusta at '.2o
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

Mr. Slocum, agent Of Nick Roberts
lIump,y Dumpty troupe, was in the city yes
eriay making arrangements for bringing out
this celebrated play here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

Appointments BY the Gevernor.
The following appointments were yester-
day made by the GOVERNOR
Charles A. Bailey of Oldtown, Agent Of
the Penobscot tribe Of Indians.
Richard Dresser of Auburn, Judge Of Mu-
nicipal Court
Cyrus A. Packard of Blanchard, Land
Agent.
Col. J. B. Peakes of Dover, Insurance
Commissioner, vice Wiggin, declined. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

senator Cornish is chairman of the impor-
tant committee on Manufactures, and the re-
ports from that committee show that the mat
trrs before it are well considered and diges-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13
MARYLAND.

4 Man IA Danger Of beng LyacheA.
BALTIMORE. February II. I.ynching parties
are forming in Princess Ann COUNTY. Ia lynch
Farmer Shores for marrying his twelve year
old step-laughtsr. and the minister for per-
forming the ceremony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

Miss Annette Waltz, of this city, now stu
dent at the Canton Theological School, will
preach at the Univcrsalist House, Fairfield,
next SUNDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13
CONNECTICUT.
The Nutmeg's Tramps.

HARTFORD, February ~. Returns from
l5l towns Indicate that the working Of the
tramp law is generally approved. and is high
anre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

The look of calm and benign satisfaction
which has been upon the faces of coal dealers
for u week past is changing to an expression
of subdued sadness at the February thaw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

We believe it Is the style to affect con-
tempt for things that are old. Not so, how
ever, with Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup, which
has stood the popular test of 81 years use,
and is more thought of than ever before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

The chop" given last evening by the guests
OF the Augusta House was very successful
and pleasant affair. Ilanagan's orchestra
furnished the music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

The venerable, Friend, Eli Jones, was in
augusta Yesterday. attending the Temperance
Convention. His hair is white. and his form
bent but his voice still rings clear and strong
in the cause he loves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

VIII Harlow is breaking ground Cor snow
on oak street, in the rear of Iotter's saloon
for an express Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

List of Patents granted Maine Inventors
Feb. 10, 1880. furnished by :. W. Bates
Esq, of Waterville. No Patents allowed.
The following Label was registered No.
o199-A. G. Schlotterbcck of Portland,
"Schlotterbcck's Double or Concentrated
Effervesccnt solution Of Citrate Magnesium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13
FOR ElGN NEWS.
Warlike Talk,

BERLIN, February IL. semi-ofiicial
newspaper states that in view Of the warlikc
preparations of France and Russia, Germany
must for her own safety increase her arma-
mont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

A suggestion to the Street Commissioner,
Have a root put over the sidewalks, and
let EN- for skating Kinks"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

heh1 stif,-bulluef anu nisniy rcSnScteu. WSs
found on Winter street, last evening. in a
dying condition and soon expired. His age
was 10 wears. =
The Pi>cataQnis Railroad.
| BANGOR, February Il. \ meeting Of the
city government was held this afternoon rels.
tive to the sale af the Bangor 4 Piscataqais
railroad to Hon. W b. Ives, representing
the International 4 Lake Mesantic railroad.
1t was voted to sell the railroad for 100000.
The conditions are that Ives shall take up
and return to the city as they become due in
1899. the bonds issued by the city in aid of
said road, to the above amount, paving the
interest as it becomes due. The question Of
sale will be submitted to the people for their
approval or disapproval.
BowdOin Alumni.
The Bowdoin Alumni held its ,th annual
meeting at the Bangor House this evening,
Chief Justice Appleton presiding. The at
tendance was large. Rev. DIR. Stone of this
city delivered anable Grafton, and DIR. T.. NJ.
Field read poem which he wrote for the oc-
casion. The usual number of toasts were
given and responded to in a happy manner.
Aid for Ireland.
\ meeting was held here this evening and
a committee appointed to solicit relief for
suffering Ireland.
Suit to Recover Damages.
PORTLAND, February II. Raymond, the
hostler recently shot by Charles X. Moulion,
has brought civil suit against Moulton for
$4,000 damages for injuries inflicted and has
attached property to cover the amount.
A Spell of Weather.
GARDNER, February II. ''Venner thaw"
commenced in this section to-day, introduced
by heavy snow early in the morning. fol-
lowed by warm rain, lasting till nearly noon.
The weather is very mild, the streets slushy
and the thermometer at 7. NJ, ~ above.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13
DefaIcatiOn ut North Andover.

NORTH ANDovER, February II. Andrew
Smith, the defaulting town treasurer, this
evening presented a written statement of the
extent of his defalcation, and he acknowl-
edged that yearly, since he was first elected
in 1869, he had converted money of the town
to his own use. The amount of the detalca-
ton is S29. s22. so. mainly irregular paper os-
tensivcly issued by the the town authorities,
but actually issued without their knowledge
or authority. by him. The smallest of these
notes is 800. and the largest $500. He
cannot explain what he has done with the
money but he has dabbled a little in stocks
and lotteries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13
The Empre,. of Russia III.

ST.. PrrEgsRumo, February II. In consc-
qucncc of the i'll health of the Empress, the
Car declined attendance Of special repre-
sentatives from other countries, ut the 25th
anniversary of his accession To the throne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13
CAPITAL MI\SIRELS!
Granite Hall, Friday, Feb. Is.
Benefit OF AUGUSTA BAND!
LAUGH AND GROW FAT :!
TICKETS, 20 CENTS.

For sale nj Hoyey & Sons, G. G.. Hunts, j. W.
Clapps, by members Of the Band, and vt the Door.
ID 0rs open at J. Commence at 8. Reserved seats
3, cents, at the American Express Office febl2-td
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

Regular meeting of Seth Williams Post,
G. A. r. this Friday evening, att ~ o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13
N ASsACHUSETTS.
Fire in l{OslOil.

BosToN. February II. Fire in block $50
to l56 Blackstone street, This morning,
damaged the building and stock of the occu-
pants from $4,000 to $50, 900. Of this, Geo.
II. Mason 4 Co. tin ware lose $4,000. In
surancc $1,000. llallett 4 Co, paper.
$1,000; insured. j. W. Roberts, grocer,
$1,000; insured. Loss on building, belonging
TO ChceNor estate. SGOOn; inSurCl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13
A Token of Good VIII.

LONDON, February II. The Times says
the war vessel which the L. :. naval
department is To h. asked by Congress
10 dispatch with American contributions.
will he received in British ports as
treighied, not only with food for Ireland, but
with message of good will from the Ameri-
can to the English nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13
BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Dali,
Kennebec Journal
MAINE.


BARN, February IL. james p. Hitchcock,
of the firm OF Adams i Hitchcock. promi-
nent ship-builier and highly respected. Was
found on Winter street, last evening. in
dying condition and soon expired. His age
was "a wears -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

In Commons. the Chancellor of the Ex-
ehcquer denied the report that "a treaty had
been signed with Persia, by which the latter
will be permitted to occupy llerat. and said
no understanding with Persia ON the subject
mad vet been reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-13

.on,m;ttee of the legislature, and Hon. Sidney
Perbam, Rev. ID. w. LeLacheur, n. W,
Damn. Hon. Joshua Nye, and j. n osgooo
we're appointed to constitute that committee.
The resolutions were taken from the table,
and the discussion continued
That all effort to secure success al the
noIls Inv an alliance with those VINO are
engaged in the liquor traffic is DESTRUCTIVE &c
political morality, and has our e"P"A'ie
condemnation. -
3, That in view of tie fact that in some
localities in the State, county aud mu"'ciPAl
officers neglect or refuse 10 enforce uat
prohibitory Law, we respectfully iequese "'s
| eg;slsture to enact = law providing ior
State Constabulary. hin.
| arsrre the Indifference of many wealthy
and influential citizens, touching the suppress
s;or of the LIQUOR traffic, and that we recon-
r,snd the friends of temperance IN All oul
Communities to make special efforts to orint
hi. matter home to those who are Ignorant ane
;r,d;ffarent relative to the evils OF intemPer
ance in their midst.
That the sale of cider for tipping put
ros.. i. from ali points of view detrimental
| 70 the cause of temperance ana norA'"y' ."s
asrnesslv call upon the Legislature to pro
| - .,,ch en.csments as shall absolutely pro
T That VIC should employ every agenc.
that We can command to educate tue m.:ss'
relative to the pernicious effects OF the dlin nm.
inc system, and to this end We earnestly ~
ommend the active dissemination OF tne .Ias.
from the Pulpit. the Platform and tn ,. 49,
and the circulation Of temperance htef.'u''
among all classes,
. That our future success lies il larg
desree in the attention which We pve g -
ed1caeion u he children upon the qaess'on
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-23

BY Frank y. Hill 4 Co..
Real Estate Agents ami Aucfiorecrs,
No. 11O6 Main street.

ITRUSTEES SALE OF VERY vALU.
L ABLE BRICK DWELLING AND LOT OK
GR0gNn ON GRACE Bs I, ~ JH HI AN ~
JAMES, AT AUCTION. : BE virtue Of two deeds e.,
o. trust-the first 10 Frank d. Ill., trustee from w
Glaz,broos and wIie. dated IAN o. Feer p,c,
pond Chancery Court, In u. u. =, page ~. ana
the second from W. b. GlazcbIook agd wiie 70
rccor dpd in The cerk's Office of Richmond CDauecry
Court, in II. b. liz A, PAGE 469-deiaut having
been made In the payment or certain nego' ao's
notes pa able and secured under the said deeds ana
Mt the request or the benenc1ries In said deco. We
VIII proceed TO sell at auction. upon The PREMISE.
on TUESDAY, March 80. 1880, af>9x o'clock T..
NJ III properly described in said 'eeds, az follows (:
All that certain lot or parcel Of land Win all me
improvements thereon, and al me
the nor n side Of Grace street beiween Third and
Fourth streets in The city Of Richmond, fronting on
SIf ee s.ree1 o. bc,nx p"rt,on o. he real
estate inherited by the SAID w. u. Glazebrook from
his father. John u. Glazebrook, anu beng INC seme
r, al estate conveyed 10 the said John Il. Gazebrook
by Boiling w tIaxall and wife by deed da Ell sep
temter o. 1s48 and recorded IN me clerks once OF
ne Bnslnso Gour OF ,ne Guy of rnssf Of a.
NICE STOCK. BRiCK-FRONT DWELLING con-
tanning eight rooms. with the usua out-builfngs,
and the location of the properly very &C.
TERMS The property above described win be
sold subject 10 dee OF trust IRON ". -. 1,aat,
negotiable note for $4,000, due DC, ober 8: 1880:
said decd being recorded In the clerks once OF
Richmo d Cbsncery Court, in Deed. Book III G,
page 100. Cash sufficient 10 pay the EXPENSES 81
his sale and note for $1,000, due February II,
1880. with interest iii paid; note Tor s7o.9i,
with Interest from December 3. 1879, III paid;
$40 81. due June 8, 1880: s709l; due DECEMBER
2, 1880; s7O.91. due June 8. 1881; $40 81, Cue
ID, cember 3, 1881; and 81 1856. due June 3,
1882 and f7O.91, due June 3. 1882 the residue
uDon such terms the said w. b. Gllzebrook or
his assigns may direct.
F +. kSlsE q T TsbEiiL. srrn'tee'.
Sale conducted by FRANK ID. HILL < Co, Anc-
TONERS. hh ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-23
tine Fnmilx Rudder.

Virginia tNev) Chronicle.]
A Comstocker who was having his hair
cut Yesterday afternoon gave the barber
particular instructions not TO remove a
long lock that projected In somewhat I'M
slightly way from the front OF his head.
alt don't become you," said the barber.
"Can't belp that" said the customer.
"Better let me take 1t Off" said the bar
Der.
"Just you leave it as it is" said the man.
But" persisted the barber, II can't
give you q smooth, decent cut II leave the
hair so long In front. II will look like the
very devil. can't see what you want 1t
left there for"
"That's because you don't know what it
is-you don't know the use OF it."
81 know it's bunch OF hair and know
that it's dcyilish unbecoming just where 1t
g."
Eyes; 1t is a bunch OF hair, and it is
something more than bunch OF hair-its
the family rudder."
s'The family WHAT"
"The family rudder. When things don't
60 right at home my wife always grabs that
lock Of bair. She would feel lost without
IL. When she gets hold OF that she can
handle me-sieer me in the right course, 50
to speak--and when go in the right course
The whole family 20 in the right course,
and all Is well. I've got used to il now, and
don't mind II. Should | lose my hair and
become bald, or should you give me fg ht-
ing cut all over, there would be no way Of
steering me; should become unmanage-
able, end sooner or later total wreck. No,
sir; don't yoE disturb the family rudder."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-23

LADY S0-AND-sO's NOVEL There are,
am told, some ladies and gentlemen who,
not content with cutting a figure Ia fashion
able society, aspire 10 literary reputation
as well, aud to that end employ some clever
hack to yamp up novel or q book of tray
els, to which they append their names as the
authors. II Is but seldom that these Jack.
DAVIS are stripped OF their borrowed pea
cocks plumes and held Up in their own
poor draggled feathers TO the ridcule which
they deserve. Yet / note that when q
novel or book Of travels is announced as
forthcoming from the pen Of some consider.
able parsonage Ia the beau monde, there Is a
more genera! disposition than ever before to
remark, with an air OF confident iii nature.
III wonder who Lady So-and-so has got to
write that new novel OF hers 7" or, ~ sup
pose young Thingumbob Is doing that new
book OF travel for Mrs. What-d' ye-call-he !"
The Iates; question OF this sort / have heard
asked IL, "Wbo writes the Shah's diaries
for him e"--London Society.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-23

CUP TO SSUFF."-In book by NJ. Fran
cisque Michel, entitled "Etudes de Ia Phi
loIogie Comparee sur pArgot," to which is
appended vocabulary OF English slang,
the phrase sup to snuff" is translated
.hout du tdb0c." The author also trans
lates the word "snuf" IN King Lear Ill.,,
/, by to6ac, unaware, apparently, that in
Shakspeare's time toblcco and sruf were
unknown, and that no alusion to either
occurs iD his works "Sauff" ia King
Lear, and elsewhere in Shakespeare,
means fits OF ill-temper. The word
Is derived flom sniff, to betray suspi-
cion or displeasure by the nose, in smelling
out or discovering causes Of offence. To be
cup to snuff" Is to be wary, to be cireum.
spect, to be able to sniff or smell II anything
Is going wrong, to track by the scent, as In
the similar phrase Ito smell a rat" aud In
that used by Hamlet with regard to the
dead body Of Polonius, "You'll nose him
In the lobby" Tobacco snuff was evidently
so called because u was shifted up by the
nose. Notes and Queries.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-23

NAp0LEoN.-"I was educated" be said,
"at military school. Every one said OF
me. That child will never be good for any,
thing but geometry had chosen little
corner Of the schooI-grounds where
would lit and dream at my ease, for have
always liked reverie. When my compan-
ions tried TO usurp possession OF this
corner defended 1t with all my
might. / already knew by instinct
that my will was to override
that OF others, and that what pleased
me was to belong to me. was not liked at
school. Ii takes time to make ones self liked
and even when had nothing to do always
felt vaguely that had no time TO lose. en-
tered the service and soon grew tired OF
garrison work. began TO read novels,
and they interested me deeply. / even
tried to write some. l often let N.Y.
self dream, in order that l might after
ward measure my dreams by the compass
OF my reason. threw myself into an ideal
world, and endeayored to find out in
what precise points it differed from the
actual world In which / lived. / have al
ways liked anal sis, and # l were to be Sc
riously In love, | should analyze my love
bit b. bit. conquered, rather than studied,
history. / did not care TO retain, and did
not retain, anything that could not give me
new idea; / disdaned all that was use.
less, but took possession OF certain results
which pleased me."-Mme. de RfmuSdt.