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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

Rev DIR. Hill Of Portland, occupied the
pulpit of the Unitarian Church on Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

The concert at the First Baptist church
SUNDAY evening was a grand success. There
was a large crowd in attendance and the ex-
rrciscs passed off pleasantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

One member of the fusion house wished to
liquidatc his board bill where he stopped, by
sending his landlady an installment of ''pork
and potatoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

Pat Rooney's New York Star Combination
appears in Granite Hall on Wednesday, Feb
r,ary 4th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

Inc c',eSp anar.lly around when Coughs
and Colds prevail is to buy and use d.
Rnll's Cough Syrup. 1t always cures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

Mrs l.. NJ. y. Stevens of Portland, PreSi-
dent of the State W. c. Il. L. will visit the
Augusta Union to-day. full attendance is
desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

stove has been added to the furniture Of
the fusion "Scnatc Chamber"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

Bows can no longer skate on the side
walks. They have been sanded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

The Cleveland Herald says: "There Is
rumor that Hon. Eugene Hale will be COM
PEELED to move permanently from his home
IN Maine and take up his abode in the STATE
Of Michigan. The great estate left by Sena-
lot Chandler requires constant attention, ana
MIR. Hale will be forced to devote his whole
ume to superintend it. The day may come
when the people of Michigan will send Mr..
Hale to take the seat in the Senate once oc-
cupled by his father-in-law, Mr.. Chandler"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27
Marrieo.

IN Clinton, Mr.. Johh Low of Eairhed' 10 miss
Jennie Wells of Clinton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

Nv daughters say, slow much better
father is since he used Hop Bitters. He Is
getting we'll after his long suffering from
disease declared incurable, and we are so
Glad that he used your Bitters.-A lady OF
Rochester, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

Col. T.. A. Smith of the Boston Journal,
returned to that city Monday morning on the
10 o'clock train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

The Biographical sketch of Warren Hills,
Esq, of Union, represents that gentleman as
neither married or single" This was
playful joke perpctrated last winter, but not
intended to be repeated. Mr.. Hills is sim
gle man. and is one of the most industrious
members of the legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

Propretors Of livery stables report bust
ness lively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

GoRHAN, January 20. Cornelius Waters.
said to be the oldest postmaster in this State.
died very suddenly this evening. He had
but short time since recovered from a Sc
rious illness, but of late has performed his
regular duties. Yesterday he attended
church twice, apparently in good health.
His age was eighty-four.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

Hay sells on our streets at from sl2 to sl4
a ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

Gov Davis LETT this city for Corinth yes
t.rday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

Tuesday, January q, 1880.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

Joe Foy, constable of Ward three, was the
was the indiv idual who was detected in the
act of lacking triangular pieces ofpaper the
residences of republicans, Tuesday night in
stead of Ccwee. as we stated in our yester-
days issue We beg Mr.. Cowee's pardon, II
there is such n person.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

The Augusta Pinafore Company contem-
plate favoring the people of the neighboring
cities and towns with their rendition OF
Messrs. Gilbert and .,ullivans Comic Opera.
The following gentlemen take the Leading
parts in the company: Fred Rouse, Dick
Deadeye; Will Welch, Ralph Rackstraw
Rich Goodwin, Sir Joseph, Porter, h. T.
b; Periey Milliken. boatswain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

Peanut stands are blooming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27

"Governor' Smith has issued proclama-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27
MAINE.
State Valuation.

DANARIscorrA, January 20. The asses
sors of Damariscotta. two democrats and on,
republican, have decided not to send the val
uation to either legislature until the trouble
is settled. One of the assessors. John 3.
Rafter, is a member of the fusion house.
Fires in Lewiston.
LEWISTON. January 26. A fire in Lewis.
ton this forenoon damaged the stock Of S.
Rubin, fancy goods, $500. Insured. The
fire caught from the coal stove.
This afternoon a fire in Bain's tea store
damaged his stock to the amount of $500.
Insured for 1000 in the First National. The
fire caught from the chimney
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27
WASHINGTON.
Nominations Confirmed.

The Senate to-day confirmed the following
nominations:
ENJOYS extraordinary and ministers pleni-
potentiary-James Russell Lowell of Mass,
to Great Britain; John W. Foster of Ind,
to Russia; Lucius Fairfield of Wis. to
Spain; Philip H. Morgan of La, to Mexico
Simeon Dodge of Mass. collector of Gus
toms for the district of Marblehead. Dr. =.
S. Wales, chief Of the bureau of medicine
and surgery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27
1nvestigatI0n.

The editor of the Washington Argus and
principal of Howard University School, testi-
fed before the Exodus committee to-day. He
said every intelligent colored man in North
Carolina was opposed to the exodus and six
newspapers devoted to the interests Of the
colored people fought against it. Although
the exodus from the Southern States may be
a blessing, from North Carolina it is frand
and a curse. The committee adjourned ia
next Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-27
BY TELEGRAPH.

Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-28
LOCAL NEWS.
Condensed Locals.

Street lamps will be lighted at 7:3O pm. and
extinguished at 1:2O a. m
Rev. DR.. Rankin is TO deliver the memorial
address in the Academy OF Music, Brooklyn
next Monday. He also delivers the address at
Soldiers Home cemetery tomorrow.
The comedy "Une Matinee en- Chine" was
played with much Gclat Wednesday evening at
Miss Hiltons school, On Vermont avenue, BY a
daughter OF Mr.. Nathaniel Wilson Miss Nellfe)
and the granddaughter OF General Emory (both
In fuli Chinese costume and acting their parts
admirably and with great ease; MISSeS Agn5 g
Beach, Alice Wilson, Mamie Ingle and Rosa
Cochran. The play ended, the rooms were
given up TO dancing.
The festival for the benefit of the German Or
phan Asylum, on Monday next, Will be inaugu-
rated by great procession. In which most of
the German societies will participate. and grand
concerts, dancing music, vocal concerts OF the
S;eDgerbund and the Mannerchor will enliyen
the grounds The President as well as his cabI-
net and members Of Congress have been In
yited.
The entertainment by the artillery company.
at the new armOry, No. IA 1St street southeast,
proved wholly successful. Major Hahneman'S
lecture On Military organization, was listened
to with marked attention, and when concluded
the chairs were moved back, the music struck
up, and everybody Joined in right merry
dance. This company is rapidly recruiting its
membership up to the maximum 12S.
Private hardwood, OF the list precinct, found
dead infant at the east front OF the Capitol
and took IL TO the station.
Judge Smell, of the Police Court, has made an
order that the court convene tomorrow morn
ing at $50 O'Clock.
The commencement exercises of Howard Uni
Tersity will take place as follows: Address be-
fore the alumni by Prof. Gregory at O'Clock
this evening; baccalaureate sermon by PreSf-
dent Patton. Sunday at o'clock p. m; eXami-
IatfCnS Monday Tuesday and Wednesday OF next
week; Normal anniversary Tuesday evening:
Preparatory anniversary Wednesday evening:
toIiege commencement Thursday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-28
The Hirth Murder Case,

To-day, in the Court In General Term-Judges
Cartier, Wyhe and MacArthur-the hearing In
the case OF Babe Bedford, Edward Queenan and
Sandy Pinn. under sentence OF death for the
murder OF George Philip Hirth in January last
was resumed. Messrs. II. II. Wells, Randolph
first named, Messrs. T. F. Miller, j. c. Riley and
T. NJ. Smith for Pinn, and District Attorney
Corkhill far the government. The case is here
on exceptions, the principal ones being the
failure OF the government TO serve copies of the
indictment on the defendants before they were
arraigned; the neglect to notify the defense OF
the names OF all the witnesses two whole days
before the trial and the refusal of the court to
admit testimony In rebuttal of Sergeant Saffells
evidence as TO BedfOrd's behavior at the drug
store: the exclusion Of the evidence of the deaf
mute witness and others for the defense, and
admission of testimony as to statements of Ben.
johnson under objection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-28
The Three Confidence Men.

TWO LOCKED UP AND ONE RELEASED.
In the Police Court this morning two of the
three confidence men Charles Benzer and
Samuel Goldman of whom mention was
made In yesterdays STAR were arraigned
ON the charge OF obtaining $40 from Mrs
Teresa SOOmOnS by false pretencas. Most
of the offences against this trio OF confid .nca
by the statute of limitations, the only one not
barred by that statute being the case OF MIS-
Solomons, dealer in second hani furniture
In South Washington, who says she wa.
SW1ndled by him On the 18th day of May 1871
They pleaded not guilty Mrs. Solomons testi-
Led as u the particulars OF the swindling opera.
u0D, and recognized the two defendants as two
or the men who swindled her. There was
another man with them who was not with taem
Low. she did not have money enough a. the
time TO make up the sum these men wanted,
q she went out to neighbours house
and borrowed it and had to pay Il.
The box OF watches and jewelry which they
left as collateral proved to be bogus. One of
to be very sick and appeared feeble. She bor-
T0wed thesmoney from Mr.. Samuel CeaS, Whom
she recognized in court. Some question arising
as to the value of these watches, the case was
res ed until Tuesday next, IN order that the
articles may be brought into court. The two
eacn The other one, Ferdinand Bishop, not
being In the cases mentioned. was arrafgned on
the charge or being suspicious person. Mrs.
Sophia Cruger testified that about four weeks
ago this man with another came to her house
and represented that he was agent for the Ger
mania Life Insurance Company, and as there
was due her sum for insurance on her late
husbands life. they could get 1t for her. She
was soon appriSed that they were swindlers.
and after the policy certificate, so that they
could get the money. There not being sufficient
proof as TO yagrancy, the court dismissed the
case and Bishop was released
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-28
Decoration Day Excursions and Pic


A grand excursion to the Blue Ridge noun
tains will leave the Baltimore and Potomac
depot at 40 a. 10. tO-mOrrOW, and return at 9
pm. Tickets only 81.
The George Leary Will leave for Marshall Hall
at am. and return at pm.
The Potomac Ferry Company's boats viii
leave nearly every hour, on short trips on the
river at very low rates.
An excursion train will leave the Baltimore
ana ONO depot, at am, for Harper'S Ferry
and returning will leave that place at $50 pm
There are two large pavilionS for dancing In
case OF rain. and there Will be plenty or lee
water on the island.
The twelfth annual excursion of the Depart
mental Dozen Will be given tomorrow. The
Mary Washington Will leave at am. for ely
mont and return at 5.
The Departmental Half Dozen Will leave at 6
this evening for Norfolk Fortress Monroe and
the capeS, on the Lady OF the Lake.
The CALIFORNIAN Club will give Decoration
Day picnic at Beyer's eth street park. The
dancing will commence at o'clock There Will
be prize games.
Eastern Lodge, No. :, LO.O.F., will give day
and evening picnic tomorrow, at Tivoli Park
(Giesboro.l Boats will touch at the point every
hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-28
GEORGETOWN.

BUILDING AssoC1ATIoN.-At the fortieth regu-
lar monthly meeting of the Eleventh Building
Association, held last night at Goddard's Hall,
5, 500 was disposed OF, being 40 shares retired
at the stock value rates.
REAL ESTATE SALES.-Mr. Thomas bowling
aucttoneer, sold for r. P. Jackson, executor,
yesterday afternoon, the following property:
l6x12O feet, improved by two-story frame
dwelling. to Mr.. II. c. Birmingham for $780, and
lot at southwest corner OF 1st and Potomac
StreetS fronting % feet on 1St street and SIS on
Potomac improved by two-story frame. to E
Tully for s. 40, subject to special improvement
tax.
GRAIN MARIETTA coo bushels wheat sold yes
terday at prices ranging from 123 to 1917.
CANAL--Arrived boat Ellen Brookes with 10
tons baled hay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-28
District Government Affairs.

The commissioners have issued an order
closing the Offices of the District of Columbia
tomorrow, Decoration day.
VITAL STATISTICS.
The total mortality In the District for the
month OF April was 325 "a decrease OF as COM
pared with corresponding, month OF last year.
and more than the average number Of deaths
for the month OF April for the past six years.,
or at the rate OF 22.94 per 1000 per annum. The
mortality of the white population was 16O or
at the rate OF 1854 per 1000 per annum while
that OF the colored was 165. or at the rate OF
$3.50. There were $50 births reported. OF these
y were white males, IS white females, 81 colored
males, and 70 colOred females, IA brthrate of
IA. "a per 1000 per annum for the white popula-
lion and S64S for the colored. Marriages re-
ported, 55-White, Al; colored, II.
BUILDING PERMITS
issued Dy inspector Entwisle:-Chas. A. Schnei-
der. construct a twO-story brick stable X, be-
tween 18th and 10Th street NV; 500. Conrad
+. Semkins. construct a two-story BLACKSMITH
shop, Maryland avenue, between Sd and Attn
streets ne; $500. a. b. LeScalett, repair brick
NO. 400 18th street Sc; 500. A. Richards con-
struct two two-story dwellings, n, between
south Capitol and = streets Sc; 81, 900. VIM
ID. sullivan, repair brick house, 1409 sth street
NV: $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-28
THE COURTS.

COURT IN GENERAL TERN.
Yesterday: United states agt Bedford Quee,
nan and Ptnn. convicted OF the murder of
George Phillip Hirth; record read.
CRIMINAL COURT-J,tdge James.
Yesterday, Edward Moran, robbery; not
guilty. Bud Warner, burglary in the house OF
the house OF A. ?. Bradley; pleaded guilty In
both cases. The defendant had been previously
convicted Of burglary and larceny, but there
being some doubt OF the legality Of imposing a
Gulnn;sssive sentence, 1t was only passed in one
instance, and he was given seven years in the
penltent1ary at Albany. The Court notified the
prisoner that the sentence in the remaining
cases ca amounted to twenty:one years, but would
be suspended; If on returning from the prfso,,
he conducted himself properly and Ceased the
burglary business, he would not be disturbed
put should he resume his old calling he would
be apprehended. brough t In and sentence passed
upon him. John Kent, who was CONNECTED
with him In the larcenies turned states evil
dence, and holle pros. was entered as to the
indictments against him. James Jackson, alias
Aaron Wheeler, second offense petit larceny:
aTra1gned and pleaded guilty; he was also
charged with burglarously entering the store
OF samuel Tayior, but as this was part Of the
eminent entered nolle pros; he was then
sentenced to three years in The penftentiarv
James carroll, second offenSe petit larceny ar
Tagned ,I and pleaded not guilty. Adolphus
woodward, selling policy; on trial.
Today, Adolphus Woodward, selling policy,
guilty; sentenced to 60 days In jail. James
CaiIoll larceny, second (offence> guilty: SEN
fenced 10 Albany penitentiary for IS months
POLICE CoURT-J,tdge Shell.
To-day, Emma woodward and Jas. Price.
loud and bo1sterouS; So or Is days each. Julia
Lucas, profanity; s. or days. Chas Anderson.
sorderly conduct: $40 Or 30 days. Geo. Chase,
loud and boisterous s.. David Curtis vagrant;
sent down for so days: Moses Green, James
Thomas and James Budd, violation of cart law,
in not maintaining the proper distance be,
tween them; s. each Mary Collens, loud aud
boisterous; S.. David Harrington, loud and
ooisterous; S.. Grant Garrett, loud and bois-
teiols: $. John Miller, making a sewer con-
1ection without permit; $50. Samuel Scott,
forfeited collateral. Robert Chase, colored,
charged with carrying pistol $40 or 60 days in
Workhouse. James Shreyes, assault and bat
terry on Isaac Ross, pleaded guilty. Ross is an
old ana feeble gentleman, and the severe as
sault was entirely unprovoked. Shreve told
the court that he would not strike an old man
IKE that for fifty dollars The co lrt-"You a-e
nned just that sunl-S5O- or 80 days in Jail"
Shreve went down without saving word
Lydla Hanson and Anna Cole, ARRAY; s. each.
Caroline keene, assault; S.. Geo. Simmons
assault on Henry Darrell; S.. Charles Ander-
son, assault on Ella Lucas; s.. Thomas Lee,
assault On Eliza Smith; S..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-28
Straw Bots for Evervho.

Straw Hats for Everybody.
The largest and best assortment OF Gentle
mems, Boys and Children's White Mixed and
Tan Colored Straw Hats, at medium and low
prices. Is at LEWIS $40 Ith street bet Neen
and K streets northwest.
n. B.-Price plainly marked in each hat. 2
LoDIILR's HEADACHE SPECIFIC Is so mild that
child can take 1t.
From Eminent Wilmer Brinton. NJ. n.
/ have used C5lden's Liebi9's Liquid Extract
or Beer ana Tonic IncjgOrdtOr in my practice
and have been much gratified with the result.
AS tonic In all cases OF debility and weakness,
an9mia, chlorosis. &C., &C., 1t cannot be sur
passed. Sold by all druggists and grocers.
Etching Piles, etching Pfles.v
Are very distressing complaint. Symptoms
are moisture. like perspiration, intense itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm In
bed. Do not suffer another hour and allow them
to become aggravated. S,cayrse'S Ointment a
certain cure.
% Skin Diseases" Swayne's Ointment.
Skin Diseases "Swayne's Ointment" enectually
Skin Diseases cures letter. pimples, salt rheum.
Skin Diseases disease at trif1ing cost: at all
druggists STOTT & CROMWELL Wholesale
Agents. Washington.
Observation-Disclosures, complete cure to
days; all urinary complaints; 81, at druggists
For Washington at $50 Pa ave.
"RoUGH ON RArs."-Ask druggist for 1t. It
clears out rats, mice, reaches, bed-bugs 15c
a box; for Washington at $50 Pa avenue.
For CLEANING OR DYEINa LADIES' AND GENTS
SUITS, Anton Fischer, 500 G street northwest,
VIII give satisfaction In every respect 1y
"ALDERNEY WAGONS. Fresh'alderney butter
churned every morning, and delivered in lbs.
Ward" prints 35c. per Id. Also, cottage
cheese. buttermilk and sweet milk sc. per at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-28

WASHINGTON MARKET AT QUEENSTOWN DROVE
1ARDs.-May 26-42l head OF cattle on the mar
ket; 3l9 sold TO the butchers from AZ to So: 80
sheep and lambs; 500 sold to the butchers: Old
sheep 81 TO IL; lambs from ~ to cents per
pound; 100 shipped to Baltimore 200 left over
80 COWS and calves; about 10 sold at prices from
$50 to $40 per head; Is head left over Market
duh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-28

Pimlico races are reported elsewhere in to-
days STAR. at Belmont Park races yesterday
the purse, s4eo for 2:2O PAGERS, was won by Billy
Scott; and the second race for purse of s4O0
was won by Unolala. The Mystic Park {BostonI
races were continued yesterday. The first race
2:5o class. was won by TopSy d. in three straight
meats, with E. B. second, Wfngate third LADY
sherman dlstanced. Time 2:39 2:43 2:40. The
race 1or 2:3s horses was won by Ned Hastings
In three straight heats. with Kate Eastman
second and George third. Time, 2:s2k. 2:34. 2:36
THE INTERNATIONAL RIFLE MATCH
AT the annual meeting OF the National Rifle
Association, the Duke Of Cambridge announced
that match has been arranged between Amer
lca ana tne nfted Kingdom, under the auspices
or Inc association. The match is to take place
on tne last day OF the Wimbledon meeting, at
oOo 900 and 1000 yards, with fifteen shots to
each man.
HANLAN AND TRICKETT.
London cable says: The Sportsman has re-
ce1ved telegram from Mr.. Shaw. the United
states consul at Manchester, stating that he
will be in London early next week. and will
then be prepared to stake ESQ and complete
arrangements for a match between Trickett
and Hanlan.
games yesterday: Troys, q Bostons, 5. Bur-
falos, o; Chicagos, II. WorceSters, 1; Provl-
dence, 4.
Samuel Trott, former catcher of the National
club, and recently a substitute player, was yes
terday engaged by the Boston nine as catcher.
THE handsomest soda apparatus in the G nited
states can be seen by calling at the Ebbttt
House Drug Store. Price Of soda sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-28
BOAT EARRINGS 81. Prfgg's 457 Penn. ave.

SUIT ON THE LATE WATER REGISTRARS BOND
Yesterday, Mr.. A. g. Riddle. for the District OF
Columbia, entered suit against John c. Poor.
administrator, and Ii. Browning and George
w. GoOdall, suretieS on the $4,000 bond OF
Timothy Lubey, deceased, given when he was
suit Is to recover SIS 900, alleged to be due the
District by Col. Lubey, being balance OF Dis
trfct funds received In his Office that rem stlS
unaccounted for. Col. Lubey died Decembe r y,
1871. An examination OF the accounts or the
water registrars Office after his death devel-
0ped the fact that the finances We're loo civ
managed, and there was discrepancy in his
accounts of the amount above claimed