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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01
Maine Reunion at Hyde Park.

Maine Reunion at Hy0e TarA'
The Maine residents of Hyde Park, Mass
had n social reunion in the town hail. wed
nesdav evening. The stage was decorated
With flags and bunting. -Four tables extend
;,r tho length of the hall, loaded with good
things BY Caterer T. ID. Cook OF Dos.o"' Jm,
oayed the early attention Of the guests VIZ VIZ
Seean to arrive at o'clock. The Assembly
was called to order by Rev. A. Judso" Hie.'
.rd a divine blessing asked by Kew. w; a.
p;chardson. After the people had eaten their
eli the literary exercises began with rev
III, rSs from Rev. Mr. Rich, who also read !,
,o...r from Gov. Long. IN which he expressed
ro~rats AT not being able, through previous
80. roment 10 meet his fellow countrymeh
81 Maine. in Hyde Park. MIR. Henry hyus
O. S.. . ~.s toast master of The occasion. and
his efforts called forth the following De 5
History of Maine" responded to oy he.i 10 o
n Hosmer 1.-THE Aborigines OF Name, y ~ q
r q HAYES; sFair Daughters OF Name, ~
n, GRAY. "The Churches OF Name, ne,
w n richardson: 1.-The Artists OF M M
TT Ennekins; .sLawyers of Maine, hent!
II I.d. Smith: ..Religion of Maine. Kew. M. ,
p!shle. ..Watering Places Of Maine. JOSIAH
Monroe. Jr.: Industries Of Name, AIo'S'
Ionnr;en. commerce of Maine. .; =
D.. s.rommon Schools Of Maine, y.
Chick: colleges Of Maine =. F. r"hh
..Literary Men of Maine, SH'sa ;n0;no Oi,
=. The exercises closed by Singing ",
I.ro Svne. in which nearly all Joineu' A"e''
vere 400 persons present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

Leeai Inprsve..nt..
II one can judge of business tom -,
NUMBER Of teams, loaded with STONE I'D
s'.'ei' which pass through our stree,. :, :.
n'y In an active state. This i. especial.
!! the case in the BUILDING and rena;r;no
lines. We can mention but few in,nrovH'
a'en's which are being made abou, town
|oueetcommlssioner Cottle has nearly f;n;.haa
"y,ne four granite culverts across sewall
a'u oreen streets,-the wooden ones which
'"ey replaced being rather the vorse n,
wear. The grounds around the residence q,
u n. Partridge, ESQ.,, at this corner arc he.
ing drained with tile, preparatory to being
"esutined In keeping with the fine appear.
~"ce OF the house and stable which have
oeen thoroughly renovated throughout. Mr.
Partridge believes in light and ventilation
ne mas spared no pains to introduce all mod
ern appliances which tend to health and com.
tort. Around Major ]. w. Welch's residence
on Sewall street, terraces have been
"uiit' and general building up of the
grounds is in progress. VIM. T. John
son, Esq, cashier of the Granite Bank. ba.
improved the fence around his residence On
winthrop street. Capt. N. W. Cole is also put.
ting In line of detenees in front of his house
on the same street. Mr. Charles Milliken i,
having the tarred material removed from the
fooi OF the Augusta House, and a compost
ton OF soapstone and rosin put on in its place.
ioinsure dry cellar Mr.. Henry Taber is lay
ing about four hundred feet of drain pipe from
Gen. J. NJ. Haynes residence on Wintbron
street. The Maine Central Railroad Com
pany Is brought to notice by an extensive
granite wall which is being laid back of their
track west Of their freight depot, under the
superlntendance of Mr.. John Damon of Bel
grade. The old wall, which is being removed.
was part of the foundation of the passenger
depot which was destroyed in the great fire of
1862 and now helps support the car shed,
which is also to come down. We understand
that platform is soon to be laid on the west
side OF the present passenger depot next to
the wall. and that the track in the vicinity is to
be Observation-Disclosures the style of that at the
depot at Brunswick--so that a person NAV
get or and off trains from either side of the
cars at pleasure. Work on the new buildings
which are being erected by T. o. Vickery, +.
Z. Allen, and DIR. Webster, is progressing fine
ly. The foundation for the new Cow A6ad-
envy is well under way. The engine house
on the east side is about ready to re ceive the
steamer Getty"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01
Mining Items.

Mining Items.
Prof. Bartlett has been called to New York
10 superintend the first run Of new furnace.
Several tons Of Blue Hill copper ore will be
experimental upon. Samples of thirty tons
of ore from the Deer Isle mine have been sent
to Liverpool. The ore will be sold to the
highest bidder. and shipped Immediately
Also samples of sixty tons Of Cherryfeld sill
yer ore have been sent, which will be sold in
the same way. This looks like business.
When people begin to see there is an actual
market for the products of our mines, they
will quickly become believers in them.
The officers of the Consolidated Acton are
about TO issue an advertisement calling in the
stock of the Consolidated companies. There
is so much of this stock af1oat that it Will be
an immense job to get it all in, and the new
stock issued. The new stock books Will not
no ready for a month. but those who come
frst now will be served first then.
A very rich sample of ore from the North
Castine mine has been left at the journal
ofsce The shaft is down to The distance OF
Green feet, and the rock assays S2oo per
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01
Condensed TELEGRAMs.

Two thousand brickmakers are on strike
at Haverstraw.
Fishing schooner Narragansett has been
sunk off Binghampton, l.. I.
The report that ex-Mayor Brown and party
of st. Louis had been killed by Indians, is
denied.
The California Supreme court orders the
writ of habeas corpus in Kearney's case re-
turnable May 18th.
At Weldon, Quebec, dwelling took fire
from kerosene and Mrs Cole and her child
were fatally burned, yesterday.
General Joseph Whey, of the French Lee
gion of Honor, is dead
House of Roswell Hill, Milton Junction,
Wis, was robbed Of s. 900 in gold yester-
day. No clue to the robbers.
Gordon Pasha believes tine union of Bulga.
ria and Roumelia As single State would put
an end 10 Russian intrigues in the Balkan
peninsular.
The United States Supreme court has I'd
! journed to May 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01
NEW HANPsHIRE.


FARNrSGroS, April So. About miles
With his wife and a son about so years old.
Last night the elder Kenney returned home
intoxicated and asked his son TO attend to the
barn work. Mrs. Kenrey also went to the
barn and on returning found the door locked,
kenney refusing to admit them. The young
er kenney attempted to force an entrance,
when he was stabbed with butcher knife
in the abdomen by his father. He lived un-
til this afternoon. kenney was arrested and
is now in charge Of sheriff at Rochester.
and will be taken to Dover tomorrow. 1t is
said that both father and son were hard
drinkers, but the latter was sober at the time
of his murder. The elder kenney is IS wears
old. :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

The Redemptofist Fathers of Boston, are
conducting mission at the Catholic church
In this city, during the present week. Rev.
Fathers Oates and Frederick have been in at
tendance, and have preached most excellent
sermons to large and appreciative audiences
Services have been held every morning and
evening since Sunday. The mission will
close Tomorrow. the last service being at
r. NJ The greatest amount of good has been
wrought by the earnest work of these devot-
ed men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01
BY TELEGRAPH.
T Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal.
MAINE.
Marine Disaster.

Marine Disaster.
CAMDEN. April 30. Schooner W. III. Low
EFT of Camden. with 1000 bushels of corn
for Camden Grist Mill Co., went ashore last
night off Rockport. She is a total loss.
A Case Of HydrOphObia.
FARMINGroN, April 80. Miss Ella Look of
this town was seized to-day with spasms' of
hydrophobia. Her case is critical. She was
scratched by Mr.. Foss of Wilton, who was
afflicted in the same way some time ago.
Verdict.
PORTLAND, April 80. In the Supreme
court, to-day, Adeline c. Jordan obtained a
verdict against the town of Brunswick for
81, $50, for injuries received on the highway.
Cumberland vs.. PennelI.
LEWISTON. April 80. In the case of Cum
berland VS.. Pencil, this afternoon, John T.
Oxnard testified that on the evening of the al
legged robbery, about 6 o'clock, he came down
from the court house and saw man con-
versing with Mr.. Pennell, near his door.
Went down to the street, walked short dis
lance, came back and met the same man
W a
berry while going out to Freeport on the train
that night.
Mr.. Pencil was recalled and testified about
the double charges: The clerk charged the
items, and l not knowing it charged them
over again.
Mrs. Mcclellan, former clerk, confirmed
this testimony.
At 4 o'clock the court adjourned till A.
NJ. tomorrow, when the closing arguments
will be made.
Liquor Smuggling.
FORT FAIRFIELD. April 80 Deputy Col
lcctor league seized a team last night from
Caribou parties, fer smuggling liquors.
Death.
New YORK, April 30. James Ross. a well
known shipbuilder, native of Damariscotta,
Me-, died yesterday in Brooklyn, aged 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01
POLITICAL.
California Republican state Convention.

SACRAMENTO. Cal. April 80 Alter a
brief recess TO enable the various districts to
select delegates to Chicago, the convention
re-assembled at :. 10. Discussion arose over
proposition TO amend the report of the COM
mittee on resolutions. and instructing the
delegation to vote for Blaine until his name
is Withdrawn, and then vote as unit for the
choice of the majority ofthe California dele
CATION. After long debate, the Amendment
was voted down. ayes l22. nays l24. The
resolution was unanimously adopted.
Delegates to Chicago were appointed by
districts, and confirmed by the convention.
A resolution was adopted urging the appoint
ment of Congressman Horace Davis as a
member of the National republican commit
tee for California, also endorsing Newton
Booth for Vice President Adjourned sine
die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01
JUDGE PETERS RULES THAT WE
HAVE ASTATE GOVERNMENT.

In the case of Prince rersVs Skillin, before
Judge Peters, at Portland, the latter ruled
yesterday, that the present State government
is legal. The plaintiff was the republican
candidate for county commissioner last Sep.
TENDER.
His petition alleges that he received ma.
jority of the votes cast for that Office in Cum
berland county, and that he has taken the oath
of Office before a dedmus justice, and prays
that VIM. b. Skillin, the democratic candi-
date, who holds "nder a certificate from Gov.
Garcelon, may be ousted under the act Of
March 6, 1880, providing for the trial of
causes involving the right Of parties to hold
public office.
The answer alleges that the decision Of the
Governor and Council is conclusive as to the
fact that Sklllin and not Prince was elected !;
and furthermore, that the act Of March 6,
1880, is null and void, being the act Of pre-
tended legislature signed by pretended
governor.
On this latter plea, Judge Peters ruled yes
terday morning rs follows:
The answer of the respondent denies the
legal existence Of the legislature that created
the act under which this proceeding is insti-
tuted. and also the authority Of the Governor
who approved the act.
l. In proceeding like this, the allegations Of
competent and applicable, and think evil
dence is not admissible in their support.
The question aimed at cannot be reached
in such way. But two persons are named
as parties to this bill, while the question
raised is a public one which affects all the
people Of the State. If to be decided at all,
it must be decided for all the people Of the
State II is not permissible to try the Ques-
ton collaterally, in different ways, in differ
ent tribunals and at different times; invOlv ing
tedious and expensive ltigations, to the re-
suit of which no persons are bound but the
immediate parties thereto.
In the trial Of causes, the law coniers upon
the court the authority and responsibility,
without plea and proof, to decide for itself
whether it is administering laws passed by q
legal government or not. II is a rpatter for
judicial recognition. History and notorious
public events stand for proof.
The law court, acting under constitution
al provision, has already, upon solemn &C.
casion, publicly declared its recognition Of
the two Houses that passed the act in ques-
ton as legal organizations.
My ruling will be that no evidence can be-
received in support ofthe respondents propo-
sition, in his answers and pleas, which deny
the rightful authority of the two Houses pass
ing and of the Governor approving the act in.
volved in the proceeding before US.
The respondent can, Of course. carry his
question further by his right Of exceptions or
appeal.
| The court excluded any and all testimony
| about the organization or the legislature and
election of Governor.
| The case was then submitted without argu-
ment.
Decision expected tomorrow. II for the
plaintiff as anticipated IL will 90 mn To the
full court on exceptions of appeal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

Mr. +. +. Eastman, the courteous and
efficient telegraph operator, connected with
the Western Union Office in this city for six
years past, is to assume the duties of night
manager in the Portland office,-a long step
in the line of promotion. Thus Portland Sc
cures one of the best operators in the service.
Mr.. Eastman has many friends in Augusta
who will regret his departure; but all will
unite in wishing him the best of luck in his
new place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

Horace Ingraham, prominent disciple of
fat money, Of this city, is man Of varied
ideas and somewhat of an extremist. A
few wears ago he built towel of extraordi-
pary height. evidently believing that
"They build too low who build beneath the skies"
Now he is sinking shaft, and will probably
aim for the center of the earth. He will
postpone work this fall. and lend his aid to
the greenback cause in the campaign, we
laarp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

James Savage, the well known railroad con-
tractor of Augusta, is now in Massachusetts,,
where he has signed contract with the Com
monwealth to do the filing for the second
track from North Adams to the Vermont line,
and also for the filling Of the yard at North
Adams It is all steam shovel work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next "a H0uIs
War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer, I
Washington, ID. c., May IL a. m.
For New England and the Middle States
north to northwest winds, rising barometer
cloudy followed by clearing weather, falling
possibly followed by. higher temperature
Cautionaries continue at Woods Hole, Port
land and Passport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

The Universalist May Day Festival prom
ises to be very pleasant event. The Society
have spared no pains to make the affair a
success. and we are confident their efforts
will be appreciated by a large audience. A
slight change has been made in the rates of
admission for young folks. Children under
fifteen wears will be admitted at ten cents
each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.
Erening Report.

NEW YORK, April 20.
Money loaned at 5a6 call and closed at s.. Prime
mercantile paper Sac. Exchange dnll at 4.ssa4. 81
for long and 4-s7 ia4ss for short. Stock market
buoyant throughout the greater portion Of the day
coal shares, Pacific Mail, and Erie leading the up
ward movement. With large purchases of thess
stocks in early dealings prices advanced sharply, bu
subsequently reacted. Speculation again however
became strong and prices advanced 10 q from the
lowest point. At the close there was slight rs-sc
ton from the best figures. but the market closed
strong.
Transactions, 34s, 900 shares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01
RHODE ISLAND.
Rough Weather.

PROVIDENCE, April so. 1t was the worst
night on the Sound last night known for
years. Steamer Massachusetts, from New
York, made harbor at Huntington, and ar
rived here at o'clock. Steamer Providence
reached Newport at IL O'Clock. having put in
at Oldfeld Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01
INDIANA.
National Dairy Associatio

National Dairy Association.
ISprASAPoLIs, April 80. The National
Butter, Egg. and Cheese Association adopted
a resolution that trade relations will be
stopped with all commission houses selling
oleomargarine. The officers for the ensuing
year are Geo. f. Gooch of Chicago, president
Vice president from Massachusetts, Jno. C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

VIM. E. Barker, son of Hon. Noah Barker
Of Corintb, was married to Miss Cora Bailey,
daughter of d. S. Bailey of Dover, on Tues
dav evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01
WASHINGTON.
Deaths.


WASHINGTON, April 30. Joseph Segar, L.
S. arbitrator on the American and Spanish
claims commission, dropped dead last night
on the steamer, while on his way to this city.
Col VIM. Hcmphill Jones, clerk of Commit
tee on Ways and Means, died of pneumonia
in this city at midnight.
minatiOn.
The President sent to the Senate to-day, the
nomination of Orange Ferris of New York,
to be second auditor of the treasury.
Postmaster General Key.
At the cabinet meeting to-day, the Presi-
dent rendered to the Postmaster General,
the vacant United States judgeship for the
eastern and middle districts of Tennessee
which was accepted.
National Banks.
The comptroller of the currency reports
the total number of National banks organized
since November, 1879, is 40, with capital of
S5,3l2 ,O70. Total number Of banks gone in
to voluntary liquidation for the same period
is ., with capital of S2,300,000. No banks
have failed during the last nine months. Cur
rency outstanding, $780,, 677 1929.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

Mr.. T. W. Foss, the well-known black
smith. has been confined to his residence on
Patterson street for two weeks past, from an
attack of the phthisic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

The first of May having arrived, religious
services at the churches in the evening will
begin as follows: On Sunday, at Z 80 P.
" ON other days in the week, at Pm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

~If YOU want good fit and Nd NICE ICE I Ton
for Your childrens clothes, go 20 MIS- doing the
She has all the latest styles, ana :. r c.n he
work as reasonable as nrst CLASS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01
NEW YORK.
Cadet Whitaker.

WEST PoISr, April 80. Expert Hayes tes-
tilted to having examined all the writings,
and says the specimens marked $, . and 10
are the same as that in the note to Whitta-
ker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01
PENNSYLVANIA.
Board Of PardOnS.

HARRISBURG, April 80. The Board of Par
dons to-day recommended the pardon of Kem-
BILE, Crawford, Salter, Petroff and Rum
berger from Imprisonment, but to retain the
fines, and that they remain disqualified for of
fee hereafter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

Tickets may be had at ]. W. Clapp's, p c.
Doiiiver's and ]. F. Pierce's and North's
bookstores. for the Universalist May day din
ner, and festival in the evening. and at the
door.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

The Governor and Council have adjourned
~;thout fixing date for next session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

Petitions have been forwarded to the Gov
ernor and Council asking for more rigid
enforcement of the liquor law in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

Charles r. Talbot, Esq, of Wilton, has
been confirmed by the Council as Railroad
Commissioner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

Inscription for Bob Insersoll's tombstone
aRobert Burns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

The Queen Of May will want her water.
nroof and rubbers on to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

The Governor and Council have voted to
visit the State Prison, Monday, May 10th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01
CALIFORNIA.


SEATTLE. April 30. Six miners were
drow ned in the rapids of Skaget river. by
capsizing of a canoe.
Arrested.
SaS Francisco. April 80. NJ. H. DE
Young. the surviving proprietor of the
Chronicle, was arrested at noon to-day on a
complaint of Mayor kalloch, charging him
with libel, in reproducing in the Chronicle, a
New York World editorial which accused the
mayor of subordination of perjury in con
nection with the testimony Of Clement Shaw
q the inquest. The prisoner was released OF
bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

There is little change in the local markets. A
few cucumbers are coming along at 10 cents
EACH Radishes sell for 10 cents bunch;
lettuce, So cents box; spinnage, so; dande-
lion green's % cents a peck rhubarb IL cents
pound. A fortnight ago few boxes OF
strawberries appeared in the fruiterer's win
dows, but one needed the purse of Fortu-
natus to purchase. Virginia strawberries
have not got into the Augusta markets yet.
Bananas are the leading fruit of the season.
and are rather superceding oranges and ap-
pies. There is quite demand tor oates
among people who have sweet tooth. Ihese
sell for 10 cents pound. the grocery line
butter is easier, at prices ranging from - 10
% cents. New cheese is coming in slowly
There is good supply Of flour in the market.
The various brands of white wheat retail
from 81 to 81 per barrel. Potatoes sell tor on
cts, and the farmers seem to have good stock
yet, in their cellars. Veal is coming In
beautifully. A juicy roast, or fried or steve"
oysters, are the regulation Sunday dinner
With us. Ye that have tears to shed prepare
to shed them now. There are few native
onions in the market The toothsome Der
muda retails for cents pound.-There Is
fine display of the denizens of the deep at Tue
fish markets. Halibut is the popular favorite'
and sells from II to Is cents pound; next
comes cod, 6 to s; shad, % to 80. inert
are large quantities of St. Johns and henne-
bee herring which cost from % to 80 cents a
dozen. Although the Or has LETT the "o "ns.
there is still pile Of Providence River ~.
tiers and ScarbOro' clans in the marke.s' ~
red-backed lobster is displayed in the VIII"
dows.
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-m. Ioroe,t stock of Trssks and Bags

~TAe largest stock OF ir""N' """
:. ~, e;tv, at the corner store
=" '"s pAI P. Geteheifs,
Cor. Bridge and water ~;
". r.nther Trunks and GTa'n Lsd nss
,-. .rsr;oltv. SAaDi Straps as@ 0''
- z,y Tr..ks slsays o. hand. rcurEE
- snr;lalf3m PHIL r. 0bxCAA1-''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-01

1t is busy season with the robins. They
are building their nests among the budding
branches, or returning to their old homes to
set up housekeeping anew. The morning
and evening air is filled with gush of mel
odv from these favorite sOngsters, sure to re-
turn as the Spring advances. 1t is pleasant
to see them in their old haunts, dOtting the
lawns with their bright breasts, perching on
the fences, or flying from tree to tree. Song
birds are among the delightful harbingers Of
the season, for they add the element of life,
motion and music to the inanimate beauty OF
the flowers. the foliage and the grass.