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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-08
POLITICAL


New York Delegates.
New YORK, May. Judge Robertson, del
egate to the republican convention, an
nounces he shall pay no attention to the reso.
luton of the State convention and shall vote
steadily for Blaine.
ALBANY. May Z. In remarks in the Senate
to-day Messrs. Woodin and Sessions, dele
gates to Chicago, announced they would not
vote for Grant.
Anti.Third Term Resolution.
The anti-third term resolution was intro
duced in the Senate to day and promptly
tabled.
Greenback Conventiou.
OrTgNwA, Ia, May Z. The greenback
congressional convention unanimously nomi-
mated James B. Weaver for Congress, on
platform endorsing Viewers imitation ideas.
The convention was thinly attended.
Maryland Republicans.
FREDERICK, Nd, May. In the Maryland
republican convention the resolution express
sing unalterable opposition to the third term
was tabled. During the discussion of this
resolution J. A. Jersewell declared himself
to be in favor of the nomination of Grant, and
his declarations met with prolonged applause.
Hon. James A. Gary, Jacob Tome, Lleyd
Londes and j. Morrison Harris were elected
delegates-at-large. J. Milliken and H. Clay
were chosen electors-at-large. The other del
egates were then chosen. No formal resolu-
tons or platform were presented. The dele.
CATION was not instructed, but stands for
Sherman, 2 for Blaine and for Grant. The
convention adjourned sine die at $50 A. NJ.
BOsroN, Mass, May Z. Washington
specials to the journal and Traveller state
that though the Maryland convention passed
Blaine resolution, the Grant men positively
claim 9 OF the delegates and the Sherman
men 2, leaving but 5 for Blaine. Collector
Thomas Of Baltimore, who engineered the
resolutions, is an avOwed Sherman man.
BALTIMORE, Nd, May Z. The American
will state tomorrow that, although the re-
publican convention passed Blaine resolu-
tons, delegates are for Grant, for Sher-
man and not more than for Blaine. The
Sun will say tomorrow that Grant has
delegates, Sherman 6 and Blaine 4, and that
if the contest is narrowed down between the
latter and either Grant or Sherman, Blaine
can only rely upon votes.
Illinois Delegates.
CHICAGO, Ill.,, May Z. Utmost activity
pervades headquarters of republican partisans
tonight regarding the programme tomorrow.
The parties are divided into Grant and anti
Grant, it being claimed that Blaine and WASH
burne supporters have formed q coalition and
agreed that whichever develope the most
strength in the convention shall get the sup
port of the other. Grants friends claim
wards and Blaine and Washburne men Z.
The remaining wards and commissioner
districts are uncertain.
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WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, May Z. Senator Teller,
on behalf of the republican members of the
select committee known as the Wallace Com
mittee, submitted a report to-day to the SEN
ate embodying testimony taken on the sub
ject of political assessments. They take very
direct issue with the findings of the majority
and charge that it misrepresents the testi-
mony. The minority assert that the testimO-
ny fails to show any violation of the statutes
of 1876, prohibiting executive officers or en-
ployees of the United States from requesting
or receiving contributions for political pur-
poses, and also that the majority has not
been able to show that any pressure was
made on employees in Washington to induce
them to contribute to campaign funds, but
that all testimony shows that no attempt was
made to compel payment. 1t then criticises
the bill prohibiting political assessments and
saws: Why should this class of citizens be
deprived of privileges conceded to others?
Is there more danger in contributions of men
in office than from those who are striving to
get in? This bill is abhorrent to all idea of
right and is in violation Of the rights of the
people. granted them by the organic laws of
the land. The report concludes by recon-
mending the passage of bill imposing PEN
allies not only for levying of compulsory po-
litical assessments by government officers
upon tnell employees, out sIso iof oIioery
and intimidation of voters at National cleo
tons and bearing of arms at any public meet
ing held for discussion of political questions
with reference to election of members of Con-
gress or presidential elections.
The Dakota Governorship.
4 cabipet official said to-day that the
chances for appointment of ex-Sergeant-at-
Arms of the Senate Ordway, to the Dakota
governorship, were not so promising As some
time since.
General Keys Successor.
In reference to Postmaster General Keys
successor it is stated that Postmaster James
of New York and First Assistant Postmaster
General Tyner will be seriously considered
in connection with the prospective vacancy.
The President has James appointment under
very favorable consideration
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WEST INDIES.
Insurrectiou i'm Cuba.

MADRID, May7 There is excitement here
over dispatches from Cuba that there is con-
spiracy in the central part and that AZ of the
principal cOnspirators have been captured
The Spanish government telegraphed to take
vigorous measures to suppress the insurrec.
ton. 1t is stated this new outbreak is in con-
nection with three filibustering expeditions
which left the United States last month. The
Captain General Of Cuba is vested with dis
cretionary powers is dealing with the conspir-
acy. Instructions have been sent to the rep
resentatives of Spain at Washington and in
Central America urging that Cuban refugees
be not allowed to fOment second rising.
WASHINGTON, May7. The Spanish minis
ter received a despatch from Cuba yesterday
that another small insurrectiOn had occurred,
but it will soon be suppressed. The minis
ter has no information confirming the report
ed departure of a filibustering expedition
from the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-08

The world is full of iconoclasts, those
grim fellows who delight to shiver the images
of fancy and romance with the hammer OF
fact Now comes Phil Getchell who says
that the George f. Bartlett referred to by our
Virginia correspondent, is not dead nor even
sleeping but has been keeping tin shop in
Auburn for several years past. His bones
are not bleaching on the CORY field of Manas-
sas. The Testament was not taken from ms
dead body. However, the tender, chvalrous,
manly feelings which prompted an ex-con-
fsdorate soldier to send the letter which We
published Thursday, to Mayor Vickery' VIII
be appreciated by all. Besides the event is
another verification of the old apothegm that
it is but one step from the sublime to the
ridiculous.
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oisnops Serenaders drew fair-sized ,,d;.
e"ce last evening. and gave a variety .ho,,
nrs.-ciass in every respect. There we're NJ
ssu'oos waits between the different mart.
Inc Dill was admirable, and nearly everv
.rti't was heartily applauded and en..ored
Inc farce Of ''Love Under DifBcul,;e.. -.
,.'y amusing. Miss Maud Sheppard has !.
p'easing' sweet voice, and her selections ve,e
appreciated by all present. Mr.. John Iord
uld some fine ''sand dancing" Miss Nellie
ilaoneid deserves special mention. For /.
young lady Of her age she is wonderful
.,oiin's1' She was applauded to the echo.
nc song "When It's Moonlight" in which
sne accompanied herself on the violin
uone very nicely indeed. The Aikens-
ana 'Juiia,-displayed wonderful versatil;tvs
ana made hit in whatever they attempted.
Ihey were equally good in depicting Dutch or
1ankee characters. ALT Baker was welcomed
with loud applause. His jokes have not the
ricn antiquity which characterize 30 manv Of
the witticisms of the burnt-cork artists
FOREMAN and Lord, ''the sable Apollos," did
some good songs and dances, and remarkable
nigh kicking. The evenings entertainment
concluded with the comedy, ''The Fool of the
Family" The characters were all well ana.
tanned. The company give second enter
talnment in Granite Hall tonight, with an
entire new bill. They will doubtless be
greeted by large audience.
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m
Inc local markets are about the same as
!. were week ago. 1t is now the season
wen hay and grass, say the farmers, and
:. not in this latitude . very great va
" select from. Green peas sell at ~
- peck. Spring lamb retails from "
= cents pound. Potatoes sell for 5o
saa a bushs!. Aroostook sends US carload
3 . carload of mealy beauties, right from
: en new soil Of that fertile county. In
uais line there are strawberries, at 80
= boz, lemons from 80 TO 40 cents q
-, ana pineapples from rs to 30 cents
Elme ags cost from Is to % cents .
The fsh market il about the same
.. = vesf. shad have dropped little, and
= = Inn il to 20 cents.
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. fefiey, the Washington correspondent OF
~ :. boston Journal, says that Senator Blaine's
.'enos take different view Of the political
a '4A''on in Pennsylvania and are confident
= ~ =. least twenty, perhaps twenty-five, OF
% delegates from that State will vote for
- s.-'ne on the first ballot. A number Of Mr..
: friends will go from Washington to
a ~uand' to 60 from that city to Chicago on
maine train. This will be composed OF
.a! wagner cars, with band Of music
"e nrst one, and in the rear will be a
''a and a squad of artillerists. Inc
'a VIII be decorated and salutes will be
-su = it passes through cities and large
own on the way.
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Newspaper Changes.
MISSOURI.
FofEer Arrested.

ST. Louis, May 7. General B. A. Morton,
president of the National Liberal League,
was arrested here, charged with forging the
name of ex-Gov. Jno. N. Palmer of Illinois,
to q check for 1900 on the bank in Joplin,
Mo-, about . year ago, upon which he got
money. Several hundred dollars of money
and jewelry of great value, said to belong to
his wife, railroad passes on large number
of roads, dies and stamps Of different kinds,
pens, etc., were found on his person or among
his effects. Morton was arrested ct the in
stance of John Sergeant, cashier Of the bank
upon which the forged check vas drawn.
Morton claims the case i one Of mistaken
identity.
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ILLINOIS.
Generous Gift.

Dixon, May. The will of Lewis ClapP,
an old settler of this county, who died last
week, contains a clause giving Lee. county
$3.50, 900 on condition that the county add to
this amount 800, 900. The whole sum is to
be used for the establishment and endow
ment Of an agricultural college.
Pedestrianlsm.
CHICAGO. May Z. Tomorrow, O'Leary
will forward to the Clipper $500 as forfeit in
a challenge to match Panchot and Faber
against Albert and Hughes, for a pedestrian
match for 5000 side.
Articles were signed to-day for the next
race for the O'Leary belt, on q challenge by
Charles E. Davis for an unknown.
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match at shooting glass balls, between
ss''fs Vickery and Moore, members OF the
wa Club, will take place at the Club grounds
WI afternoon at 4 o'clock. The match is
w 'hooting 20 glass balls each. Both gen.
yemen are good shots, and the contest will
r''e interesting. All members of the Club,
'ns wish, can meet at the same time for
Mctice.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal.
NAME.


Fire.
B1pDEFoRD, May Z. The old Charles C..
Sawyer house in Saco, owned by Joel Brann,
was burned Thursday night about II o'clock,
with large portion of the contents. Cause
defective chimney. Loss about $500; in
sured $500.
A Merchant Dragged.
PORTLAND, May Z. A well known Boston
merchant was found in the attic of an Irish
tenement near Gorham Corner, this city, the
other morning The woman in whose tene-
ment he was found has been arrested for
liquor selling. A Portland merchant took him
home and when the Boston man came to it
appeared he had been drugged in billiard
saloon, and been robbed of his coat after he
left the saloon, in which was a pocket book
containing $500 in money and several thous-
and dollars in bonds he had bought that MORN
ing. The merchant has gone home and will
put the matter in the hands of detectives.
Drowned.
New LoNboN. Conn, May Z. J. w. Rich
ardson of Richmond, Me-, mate, and Patrick
Bourne, seaman, were lost overheard and
drowned from schooner Nellie V.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-08

Wednesday night, Gen. B. F. Harris and
his son Fred, were returning to Augusta from
Sbeepscot Bridge. The night was quite DARK
and it was impossible to see but a snort us
lance in advance. Near Farmingdale a car
RAGE had been stopped in the road by someone
Cen. Harris could not distinguish whether
;. .s in motion or at rest, but naturally con-
cluded that it was approaching and re'neu Ms
horse out to the right. The wheels of his vehi-
cle went over those of the stranger ana MS
carriage overturned The General and his 80"
.browr out. and Mr.. Harris was consld-
erably bruised. His carriage was also O"'
smashed by the encounter
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LABOR TROUBLES.
Strikes in France.

PARIS, May7. The strikes in the cotton
spinning districts are assuming alarming pro-
portions. Sixty factories are closed at Rou-
baix, by which Zoo persons are out of en-
ployment. Five thousand operatives struck
at Fourcouning. There is also a strike at
Rouen, and many silk factories are closed.
Men demand higher wages and less hours.
Work Resumed.
LONDON, Eng, May Z. The strikers At
Consett and other places resume work at 5
per cent. reduction.
The Montreal Strikes.
MONTREAL, Can, May Z. It is stated that
the railways of the Eastern States had agents
here stirring up the cotton operatives to emf
crate, and its is owing to their action that the
strikes occurred here.
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OHIO.
Personal.

CLEVELAND, May Z. Hon. Thomas A.
Hendricks was in the city yesterday and had
a conference with Hon. H. B. Payne.
Newspaper Changes.
syndicate of capitalists has purchased
and to-day formally took possession of the
controlling interest Of the Cleveland Herald,
Col. Richard c. Parsons retiring to private
life. John. c. Kniffen, for several years as
sociate editor Of the Leader, was elected chief
editor and manager of the Herald. Kniffen
will be accompanied in the Herald editorial
room by j. H. Kennedy, for eight years one
of the leading staff, and four other, Leader
editors and reporters. Both papers are re-
publican in politics, the Leader being for
Blaine and the Herald for Sherman.
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Condensed TELEGRAMS.

The indianapolis, Ind, Journal has been
sold to Hon. John c. New, ex-treasurer of
the United States.
Wreckers from Chatham, Mass, are strip.
ping the steamer Alice n. She is total
wreck.
The Canadian parliament was prorogued
yesterday.
Two miners were killed by falling coal at
Audenrede, Pa, yeaterday.
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The Ideal Uncle Toms Cabin Co.. will
hold forth at Granite Hall, on Thursday eve.
ming next. Never before in the world has
this piece been presented as it is by this COM
pany-all the slave characters represented by
colored people, while full white dramatic
company fill the other characters. The
company consists of twenty-five artists, in
Guiding the famous Hyers Sisters combina-
ton with Sam Lucas, the great comedian,
Topsy will be played by Louise Hyers, Uncle
Tom by Sam Lucas, Eva by Little Lottie
Burke, st. Clair by J. A. Smith, who ap-
peared in this character twenty-five years ago
at the Boston Museum. This, without doubt
is the strongest combination ever advertised
for Augusta, and one worthy the patronage
not only of our towns people, but
of the people from all the surround
ing towns. Aside from the drama itself, the
Hyers Sisters Quartette, assisted by full
chorus of fifteen voices, will introduce a
choice selection of jubilee songs and planta-
ton melodies, the concert itself forming a
strong feature of the entertainment. They
are meeting with great success everywhere,
in Worcester the receipts reaching nearly
81, 400, in Danbury over $500; Springfield
about the same.
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PIANO FORTE TUNING
REan1ATING AND REPAIRING,

Dons in the best possible manner BY GEO. L.
O0OO formerly Of Boston.
Having had twenty five years experience In manu-
occurring and tuning feel confident Of giving entire
satisfaction to all who give me their patronage
shal BE- in Augusta this time two weeks. and in the
future often, to accommodate former cusfomers and
SWEET TUNING. Old pianos restored to their origi-
nsi beauty Of tone and touch, at reasonable rates.
WORK warranted in all eases.
C,rders in Augusta or for Hallowel and Gardiner.
nav Be In 1t j. r. PIkRCEs and HORACE NoRTHs
Reok Storcs and with Misc JULIA II. CLAP. 81
~ ~. maysf2w
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CANADA.
Railroad Matters.

QUEBEC, May. Warrants Of arrest have
been issued for the arrest of a number of
parties who tore up the track of the Lewis &
Kennebec railroad, on the trestle near Lewis,
the night after the road was taken possession
of in the interest of the English bondholders.
A high official of the old management is
eliminated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-08

NOV il the time to clean house, and throw
your old bottles, meat and fruit cans. broken
u'Ae', and other rubbish, into the gutter IN
nOnt Of your neighbours house. The Spring
sa'o good time to borrow your neighbor's
Sheebarrox. The man who buys a wheel
oafrow when he can borrow one, will never
make good financier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-08

The local editor of the Bangor Wing has
this rather ambiguous notice of his brother
reporter Of the Commercial: "Mr. A. C.
Wiggin, the new local editor of the Com
nercial, arrived in the city yesterday, from
Belfast, accompanied by his mother"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-08

Rev. P. C. Thatcher of this city, will preach
1t the Unversalist church in Gardiner, to:
morrow. Mr.. T. preached there a few Sab
baths since and was very much liked.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
Distress in Ireland.

Distress in Ireland.
LoNpoS, May7. Alarming distress pre-
walls at Kilreede, Galway county, Ireland.
1t is stated hundreds will perish if food is not
sent Immediately.
George Eliot Married.
Mrs. Marian Evans the George Eliot
novelist, was married yesterday to Mr..
Cross.
Appointment Deprecated.
The Standard deprecates the appointment
Of Goschan as ambassador to Turkey, and de-
clares he is unfit for the post.
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A0Ole Bailey, who keeps rancho on Green
'ueet' was arraigned before Judge True yes
~rday afternoon, on warrant for enticing q
*'en'een years old girl from Windsor, away
aOm home. The girl came to Augusta to do
a0u'evork, and fell in with the Bailey woman.
1& grl was restored to her friends. and Mrs.
olleys case continued
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-08

The Boston & Maine Railroad Company
have increased the pay of passenger con-
ductors, baggage masters and brakemen to
the same figures as before the cut down of
per cent, inJanuary, 1876. The increase
dates from April first.
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WEATHER REPORT.

fndicatioas for the Next ~ HouIs.
War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer. /
Washington, d. c., May 81 q. m.
For New England and the Middle Srates,
falling, possibly preceded in Maine by rising
barometer, southerly winds, partly cloudy
weather; possibly occasional rains and sta
tionary or slightly higher temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-08

The job Of covering the roof of the Augusta
House with fine soapstone powder, oil and
roin roofing, has been completed. The roof is
now impervious to water, and is in no danger
from flying sparks in case of confagration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-08

Nkw YORK. Nay T.
Money loaned down nom to on call and elosed
easy att. Prime mercantile paper 6a6. ExeAAngs
steady at 4s4iaA.ssl for long and ASH fee shest
Governments quiet and arm. State bonds dall
Railroad bonds active bat irregular. feature hsing
the decline In Boston, Hartford Erie nrsts ftoa -
to ssl. Stock market opened generally arm and o.
good buying prices advanced l to q, the latter
Houston Texas. During the afternoon there was
. reaction Of to 2, the latter Houston Tsxass
but in late dealings strong and buoyant features
characterized speculation and . rapid improvement
in prices ensued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-08

Rev. Mr.. Penney of this city will supply the
mlpit Of the Free Baptist church in Halo
ysll tomorrow P. NJ. at $50 o'clock. He
vil occupy his own pulpit in the forenoon.
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When the old and steady church goer is
missed from his place at this season, the
chances are that he has taken his big cane, in
the secret recesses Of which is concealed
h'hpOe, and has gone forth at early morning
repeating Bryant's line
THE groves were Gods first temples"
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H.F. Woodward of Newport, has been en-
v,ged to succeed f. E. Eastman as night
OPERATOR at the Western Union Office in this
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CONNECTICUT.
Verdict.

Bridgeport, May Z. The jury in the
Buchaloz case returned verdict of murder
in the second degree. Counsel for the pris-
oner made motion for q new trial. Sem
tence reserved.
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The Band will give an out door concert
,ometime next week, if the weather continues
pleasant and warm.
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Ne that kicketh at news Taper paragraph,
when no names are mentioned, giveth HIM
,ef dead away.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Sentenced.

BosroN, May 7. Margaret Anderson, who
fatally stabbed her sister on the night OF
January 10Th, was sentenced to three years
in the house of correction.
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ual;otrope is the fashionable flower for
hutton-hole bouquets.
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BASE BALL.

At Providence; r. I.-WOrcesters 3, Prov.
licences 2
At Boston, Mass.-Bostons 5, Troys 4.
At Chicago, Iu.-Chicagos 90, Cincin.
natis Z.
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C.ptain H. NJ. Sprague went to Skowhe-
ran yesterday afternoon to muster in the
Stovhegan Light Infantry.
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NEW YORK.
Sentenced.

BUFFALO, May Z. Capt Andrew McKen-
zie, who killed sailor on barge Walton,
plead guilty Of murder in the second degree,
to-day. He was sentenced to prison for life.
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H.nnagan's orchestra of five pieces fur
,;,bed the music for the "Danites" combina-
finn Of Waterville last evening.
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Charles French of Richmond had valua-
II. horse die at the Franklin House stable,
fburaday.