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Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
California Mining stocks.
SAN FRANCISCO. December -.
he following are the closing Official prices OF min
LATEST BY MAIL.

The Merchants Association of Boston en-
tertsined General Sherman at lunch, Mon
day. Speeches were made by President Ord
way, Gen. Sherman. Governor Long, Mayor
Prince. Collector Beard and Gen. A. II.
Underwood.
The New York correspondent of the Phia-
delphis Press states that Kenward Philip. of
bogus Morey letter fame, has retired from
journalism and will go into commercial pur-
suits. He has been engaged by Bowery
firm which deals in undertakers' supplies,
and will travel for them through the country.
An important railway enterprise is project
ed hy the Central Vermont Company, aided
by the Grand Trunk and the Boston, Lowell
and Nashua corporations. Ii Is proposed 20
construct short line from Windsor, VT, to
Greenfield, y. H., and thus leave Concord
and the Northern railway out in the cold.
II is charged that the Pennsylvania Rail
way Company is willfully obstructing the
travel between New York and Washington
for the purpose of defeating the efforts Of the
people to secure more reasonable passenger
tariff
Gen. Ord is going to engage in business in
Mexico. where his son-in-law, Gen. Trevino,
is now Secretary Of War. The Generals
Fay, as a retired officer, is about 81, 200.
Governor-elect Porter of Indiana will leave
for the east this week, and in New York will
join his intended bride, Miss Stone, to whom
he will he married January 8. The bride is
a wealthy lady. who has graced Washington
society during the past two seasons. The
bridal couple will reach indianapolis in
season for the inaugural ceremonies, which
occur January 10.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29

Quite an important case came up in the
Lewiston Municipal court. Tuesday, in which
the plaintiff was a young woman from Sidney
The young woman in question recently re-
ceived the following letter from Lewiston,
purporting to come from her sister, Mrs.
Maynard Golf Of that city:
LEWISTON, Dec. 81, 1880
Dear Sister Abble:-I will write you few lines
to let you know that we not very well. Maynard
Is sick ard Gerty is sick to and don't know what
shall do alone Maynard wants you to come just
soon you git this The doctor he has the fevor
from your sister SADIE.
+. 5. the Doctor has just come and he Is
dangerously sick and girty Is growing worse.
SADIE"
On receiving the epistle. ''Abbie" at once
went to Lewiston. She found Mr.. Goff and
his family Ito whom the letter referred) in
excellent health, and that the letter was a
bare-faced fraud. She suspected one named
George Pierce, with whom she had previous
ly had unpleasant relations, Of being the
author. He was arrested on a warrant
charging ''gross fraud at common law" the
penalty for which is a fine no: exceeding
$1,000 or an imprisonment of seven years.
After hearing the evidence Judge Cornish
concluded there was no case, and ordered
Pierce to be discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
kANSAN.
The Oklahoma Coionists.

CALDWELL, December 2S We are having
the coldest weather ever known in Kansas.
About 100 colonists remain in camp. They
are no doubt making preparations for some
strategic movement as soon as the weather
will permit. The following circular has been
issued -
Secret and CONFIDENTIAL
To Members of Payne's Oklahoma colony:
For the time being we have been stopped
on our way TO the public lands. The army
have no right to remove us. This is to
notify all members of the colony to hold
themselves in readiness to move at moments $
notice to such points in the territory as may
be fixed upon, where We can concentrate at
least 5 200 people. You will &C in secretly and
no one will be informed except members.
These lands are OURS and we want them before
planting time. Take possession of them.
DAVID l.. PAYNE, President.
The leaders say they have over 500 freed
men members Of the colony that under the
terms of treaties these freedmen have right
to settle on these lands. They will also ask
that arrangements be made to settle
'Exodusters' on these lands. The question
will be pushed Immediately upon meeting of
Congress. A committee of leading colored
men will call on the President after the hol-
idays on this subject.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
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Kennebec Journal
AAssACHUsETTs.
Disasters NJ Sea.


CHATHAM, December %. Pollock Rip
light vessel cannot be seen from this place.
II has probably gone from the station.
Steamer Neptune is passing in. Two steam
ers are at anchor off Bass river The gale Of
Sunday night was very severe, blowing 65
miles an hour or more.
Celebration at Cambridge.
BosToS. December 2S. Cambridge is Gel
ebrating the 25Oth anniversary of its settle
ment. Early in the morning the bells
throughout the city were rung, and salutes
fired. The prominent features of the exer-
cises were remarks BY Mayor Hall of
Cambridge. and an address BY President
Eliot Prof. Longfeilow addressed the
children AT the conclusion of their singing.
DIR. iionses read Il poem. The poem of
Prof. Lougfeliow. written on the reception of
the arui chair from ilse children of Cambridge.
was read. This afternoon. Col. Higginson
delivered an historical address
The festivities closed to- night with grand
banquet, at which 200 citizens were present.
poem was read by William Everett, ron of
Edward Everett. Toasts were responded TO
by Gov. Long. President Elliot of Harvard
College, t. w Higgins6n, Collector Beard,
Rev. Alexander Mckenzie and others.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
POLIrICA.


Election in New HanpahiHe.
CONCORD. December %. A special Con
gressional election was held to-day in the
third district. to fill the vacancy caused BY
death Of Hon Evarts W. Farr. Hon. Ossian
Ray. rep, Was elected over Mr.. Halsey,
dem- Republicans claim Rays plurality is
1000. OF the 81 towns in the district heard
from by the republican State committee all
but Lempster, which made a democratic gain
Of 4, show republican net gain Of 1853.
The vote has been very light. probably not
more than fwo-thirds THAI in the November
election The Law provides that returns be
made to the secretary of state within fifteen
days from time of election. 1t is understood
that the executive body will not delay action,
as Mr.. Rays election is palpxble, but imme-
diately issue his certificate so he can 60 to
Washington the first of next week.
Democratic Meeiius.
NEW YORK. December IS. A union mass
meeting was held at Cooper Institute to-
night, under the auspices of the Brunswick
Hall committee and Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club, for the purpose of reorganizin9
the democratic party in the State. Resolu-
tions were adopted declaring that the late
defeat could have been avoided but for dis
sensions in the ranks in the city and county
of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
AND COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.
Erenfu0 ReDorf.


NEW YORK. December n.
Money loaned between per annun and and J. 10
per dem,- but closed at g. Prime mercantile paper
Sac Exchange strong and nominallv | higher.
with actual business at isoiasIl for longsuGnd
is2ias3 for short At the opening Of the new 1kr
n new method Of quoting sterling exchange will be
adopted by leading bankers Of the United States.
Par Of the English pound sterling according TO
law IL is6 65o0, and this will be represented by I0o
per cent. When exchange goes above falls below
the par premium will be added discount deducted
the may be. Say for instance bankers 60 day
bills on London sell at 4.s0i. The new quotation
would be about 9si, while demand bills at say 4s3
will be quoted at Y9i. Governments steady for Al
and 4s and lower for 6s and IS Of ssi. state bonds
irregular. Tennessee 6s old declined to sol. Rail
rosd bonIs generally higher. Stock market opened
laI lower but At the first call recov-ry took place
and prices advanced to "a, New Jersey, Delaware
4 Lackawsnna, Lake Shore, Michigan and Union
Pacific leading the improvement. During the after
q weaker tone prevailed, the market being
affected by stringency in money. Under realization
prices dropped | to q. the latter Quincy. At tbs
close the market irmer again.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
FOREIGN NEWS.
Irish Revolution.

DrRLIN, December 2S. The State trials
were formally opened to-day in the court of
the Queens Bench, before Lord Chief
Justice May, Justices Fitzgerald and Barry.
The court room was densely crowded with
spectators. The chief Justice read an ad-
dress. stating that after the misconception
which had arisen as to what he had said on q
former occasion, he should not take part in
the present trials. The great crowds of peo-
pie around the approaches to the courts,
loudly cheered the traversers upon their
arrival The judges took seats shortly after
ten o'clock. The body of the court is oc-
cupied By the counsel engaged in the trial
and other members of the bar. The principal
gallery is filled with Irish members of Parlia-
ment and few ladies. Chief Justice May
read with considerable composure a docu-
ment declaring he should not take part in the
present trial. 1t contained a vindcation of
his former speech. The announcement that
he would not preside at the trials caused no
manifestation. After Justice Nav finished,
Aiding Justice Fitzgerald took the seat, and
the trials were proceeded with before him
and Justice Barry. Only 1s out of "a jurors
called answered to their names.
At Z. NJ. all the traversers were present
and answered to their names. A jury was
empanelled after much difficulty.
The jury consists of eight Catholics, three
Pro,estants and one Quaker. The Attorney
General opened the case for the Crown. In
a firm but moderate tone he said the object
Of the conspiracy in which the traversers
were engaged was to cause social ex-commu-
nication of number of persons and to make
their lives not worth having. He pointed
out the absurdity of the idea of parcclling out
ireland among population of five millions.
which would only add to the misery of the
unfortunate country. He severely con-
demned the policy of the land league, which
he said advocated freedom yet brought all its
power to bear in coercion of private individ-
uals Government he said were bound to in
stitute proceedings to put down the wicked
agitation. The traversers were loudly
cheered at adjournment of the court.
policeman was dangerously wounded by
a shot from behind hedge near Cappagl.
Rev. Canon Fleming, rector of Billiakill,
county Galway, has been fired at
The South African War.
LONDON, December %. Only 800 Of the
9Th Dragons, with 800 horses, can be shipped
aboard the steamer Queen. which has beer
chartered to carry troops TO South Africa
The remainder of the regiment, numbering
200. with battery of artillery, will be senl
in two other transports.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29

SasfAAs AT RxADrIELD.-Of al r,....
N which to enjoy Christine. ..n;..-Ie- !.
o'n'lv s'''aRe is the best. In the crowded
Du'y city, people make less prepar.,;or q,
."e observance Of this holiday, than is made
IN tne smaller hamlets nestled hack .u..-
our pine-crowned hills. The plenitude Of
amusement In our cities has been a primary
cause OF neglect in the celebration Of Christ.
mas festivities. But in the country ,ovn.
people, IN consequence Of dearth Of amuse-
men' during large portion Of the year. look
.of"ard to the annual holiday season with
Feelings Of joy and impotence, and long he.
iofe the Christmas chimes announce rho d.v
VI NATIVITY, busy hands and active inver.
aity have planned thousands Of those
l''tie social gatherings. which. for pure
enjoyment, cannot be discounted b.
0y the most pretentious METROPOLITAN fes,;v.i
we happened to drop into one Of the.e ..f..s,.
OF pleasure" Saturday evening Al Re..iSeSd
me entertainment vas of that tvpe. pecplia,
70 one OF our most intelligent evangelical or.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, recitafiops. and finn he
.ne nttie ones; sober, expressive words from
.he pastor; short address by the Sunday
schooi superintendent; songs and remarks
oy tne adult members of the SUNDAY school
anu iast' but not least (D,e judiee) the bending.
"ay,hg' christmas tree. whose evergreen
oougns exhaied autumn incense, and heavily
Mru,hed their glittering, golden burdens
We played the part Of Alien and con.eomen,.
ly feel at liberty to praise. where We ,b;nt
praise is becoming. Many Of The
recifations were excellent, in both
seieetion and rendition, but attitude had evil
gently been eliminated from their rehearsals.
one OF the most pleasing features Of the en-
tertainment, was song by Miss Nellie d.
roeg. We trust that the remarkable voice
with which this lady is endowed, NAV receive
the extended cultivation due its merits.
local Sextet directed BY Prof Haines. dis
coursed lively instrumental music during the
stagelntervals. Geo. A. Russell, ESQ, inn
personated that much besought individual.
santa Claus, and notwithstanding our inti-
mate acquaintance with the old fellow. we
we're Tor some time completely deceived as 10
ms identity As the trees gradually dis
charged their gifts into the laps and pockets
of the audience, and began to present a soli-
tary appearance. Mr.. Russell stepped to the
front Of the platform and in a neatly enun-
clafed speech. presented to DIR. w. A.
Wright, in behalf of the entire Sunday
School, Rogers group "Playing Doctor" ele.
gantly poised upon beautiful walnut and
marble pedestal, as a testimonial of regard.
and recognition of his valuable services az
superintendent. Mr.. Wright responded
briefly Everybody was happy, and all con-
CURED in our opinion, that, for a social en-
tertainment country towns bear the palm.
and that Readfield heads the list. The as
semblage dispersed at a late hour, and-we
also.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
NEW NJ EXICO.
Gang Of Outlaws Broken M.

oduS VI OutdWS DbOACu
los VrGAs, December 90. A notorious
gang of outlaws, composed of about % men,
who, under leadership Of "Billy the Kid"
have for the past six months over run eastern
New Mexico, numbering and committing
other deeds of outlawry, was broken up last
Saturday morning by killing of two and cap
turing of four others, including the leader.
The prisoners were lodged in Los Vegas Jail.
Yesterday forenoon Garrett and other captors
boarded the train with the prisoners, for the
purpose of taking them to Santa Fe. Sheriff
Romano demonstrated against taking one of
the prisoners. who had killed a Los Vegas
deputy sheriff, to Santa Fe, but to no effect.
Then with posse of 800 men he went to the
train and demanded his prisoner. but Garrett.
whose party was thoroughly armed, refused.
and for time battle was imminent. The
matter was finally compromised without col
lision and the prisoners taken to Santa Fe..
Serious Disturbance.
SANTA FE, December 2S. A very serious
disturbance exists at SOcorro. The
authorities refused to arrest the murderer of
Conkip. editor of the Socorro Sun. and
citizens finding no recourse at law have
arrested and held by force the sheriff and
four others. including the murderer of
Conkin. Rescne of the prisoner is threatened
and bloodshed is imminent Request has
been made on the military commander of the
district for troops, and although troops can
not be used as posse comitatus yet COM
pany has been ordered from Colorado, n
NJ, as means of protection for public
property and property Of the railroad CON-
pany. Bodies of men are being armed at
Albuquerque and other points in the vicinity
and will go TO SOcorro tonight. Grave re-
suits may be expected tonight All women
and children have been moved out of town.
Acting Governor Rich is doing all in his
power to secure proper action of the law.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29

SrRAouE Saw M;LL.-By some misunder-
standing the parties who leased the saw mill
at the east end of the Kennebec dam, gave
up the mill, and reports have been circulated
that it was not to be run this winter. We
are glad to state, however, that such is not
the fact. The mill has been leased by Chas.
II. Hodgkins & James A. Jones, and will
be conducted under the firm name Of Hodg-
kins & Jones. Mr.. Hodgkins is well known
on the Kennebec as an experienced mill-man.
while Mr.. Jones has had large experience
in the sorting and surveying of lumber.
This firm intend to do custom saving. Both
are energetic business men, and we can as
sure all who may patronize them that they
will be fairly dealt with. The starting up
of this mill will be Of greet convenience to
those who have logs to haul as it can be done
on the snow. The firm have quite large
amount of saving already engaged. and in
tend to commence operations next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29

A uillisn and Half Tsns . re c.. -
Maane.

The icemen Of Maine had good luck this
past season. says the Herald. and sold fully
1000, 900 tons Of their product, bringing into
the State about 81 500. 900, perhaps more.
They are again making preparations for hou.-
ing an enormous quantity Of ice. The pros
pect is that 100000 tons will be cut and
stored the present winter. The work has al
ready begun both on the Kennebec and the
Penobscot on 10 inches Of fine ice. The
business is new on the Penobscot. The
Penobscot River Company, the Arctic Com
pany, Sargent Sons, Frost Lord, and
Smith, Woodbury. & Co., will each cut over
$4,000 tons Dale. Wiswell & Co., Barstow
Co., and the Katahdin Company will store
10000 tons each; f. H. & H. Rollins, and
W. C. Pitman, 5000 tons each; and William
Engel and A. II. Babcock, 5000 tons each
The only large concern that will cut as mucb
as usual on the Kennebec il the Philadelpbia
Knickerbocker, which depends on Maine AZ
a source of supply. 1t stored 200. 900
tons year ago, and will cut as much
this year, if not more. B. W. HE.
Morse of Bath. cut largely year ago, and
will do the same this winter. Their business
is largely with the gulf States, and is inde-
pendent, to that extent, of the weather in
New York. They handled, during the sum-
mer, 26O, 900 tons of ice. The Arctic Com
pany will probably repeat its cut of 81. 600
tons. This concern also does a large busi-
pass w ifh the Couth and Wast Indie. A.
Bowdoinham there are six or seven small
companies. which will store so 900 tons in
all. 1t costs to cut ice on these two rivers
from IA to 22 cents ton; so cents to load it
on vessels, and about 81 so to freight it to
market. Maine is particularly adapted for
carrying on the ice business on large scale.
Here is an unfaiIing supply of ice and an
abundance of the large vessels required for
sending it to market. The ice now goes
almost all over the world. Cargoes have
been sent even to the East Indies The COM
petition Of Norway is not feared for the f:.-
ture. No ship can afford to go to Norway
for ice unless it is confident of selling out at
S. or Sc to the United States. The prospect
now is that exceptional prices will not be
reached at any time the coming season. If it
be true, as rumored here, that there is 10
inches of ice in Virginia, the price will not
20 above SO or 81 at the most, freight includ-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
CAN ADA.
Railroad Matters.

MONTREAL, December 2s. Ii is understood
that one of the principal objects of Mr..
Hickson's recent visit to England was to
make financial arrangements for doubling
important sections Of the Grand Trunk rail-
road, and that matters have so far progressed
that work is now going on and material being
purchased.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
CALIFORNIA.
Arrival of a Commissioaer to China.

SAN FRASoIsco, December %. w. H.
Trescott, one of the commissioners to
negotiate a treaty with China, arrived by
steamer City of Peking. Monday evening.
The only information he vouchsafes is that
the commission on arrival at Peking took
Quarters at the American legation. The
negotiations, which occupied = month and
one day, were carried On at the Chinese
foreign Office. Commissioner Swift is At
Shanghai, and will return by the next steamer,
and he (Trescott) will SO east. "Wednesday.
As to the terms Of the treaty and spirit in
which il is received by the Chinese authorities.
Trescots maintains the most rigid silence.
He saws he has not seen the reports hereto
fore published regarding the work of the
commission, and declines either to affirm or
deny them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
The South African War.

Chicago's prosperity is very remarkable.
The past year has been marked BY an enor-
nous increase in its business. The bank
cIearings we're greater than for the previous
year by 1885,. .0O0, 900, the total sum being
81 .693. 900 600. The increase in grain ship
ments was very great; twenty-three millions
of bushels more Of cereals we're handled than
in 1879.
Colder, cloudy weather at New York, with
high northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
VIRGINIA..
Negroes Killed.

SaIrHvILLE, December %. A disturbance
occurred last evening between a white man
named Dunn and party Of colored men, in
which two negroes were killed and a third
cut so badly that he will die. Dunn gave
himself up and was lodged in Jail. Intense
excitement prevails among the colored peo-
pie of the vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
WOrkingmen.

Before you begin your heavy spring work
after winter of relaxation, your system
needs cleansing and strengthening to prevent
an attack of .igue, Bilious or Spring Fever,
or some other spring sickness that will unfit
you for seasons work. You will save
time. much sickness and great expense if
you will use one bottle of Hop Bitters in
your family this month. Don't wait.-Bur-
inofoa Harkeye.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
OH I'D.
Railroad Accident.

TIrrIN, December %. A collision &C.
Cured near here this afternoon on the Gin
cinnati. Sandusky 4 Cleveland railroad. be
tween passenger and freight train. Both
engines were wrecked. The mail. express
and baggage cars were thrown together and
burned, with mail and express matter. VIM.
Woodbury., fireman of the passenger train.
was killed outright and several train hands
bn RI
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
Superior COurt.-Judge Vhitehouse, pre-
siding.

Superior Court.-JudRe whitehouse, pre-
siding.
TUESDAY, Dec. 2Sth.
w. Rice Gals. VS.. James w. North The
trial was entered upon last evening at 5
O'Clock, and the action as already reported. is
to recover for putting roofing upon Mr.
North's buildings. S457.s7. The defendant
does not deny that there was contract be-
tween the parties to do certain work. But
he says the work done is altogether in excess
of the amount contracted for; that the work
was to be done at an agreed price per square
foot, whereas the plaintiffs bill is made up
wholly Of items for materials and labor. He
also contends that much of the job was not
thoroughly done. The testimony is not yet
out.
The Judge will hold an evening session
after tea, to accommodate parties living at a
distance, who have cause referred to his de-
termination without jury.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29

MOUNT VERNoS.-Miss Cornelia Mayhem
who has been in Portland for few weeks TAX
ing lessons in elocution of Prof. Seward OF
New York, has returned home to spend the
holidays. We understand that she is soon 10
leave to meet some engagements for reading.
We wish her success a. she unquestionably
merits it. D.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
Arro,xrxExrs.-SherifF-elect Stevens HI

APPOINTMENTS Stevens has
decided to appoint the following deputies;
Asher H. Barton, Benton.
Joseph Siphers, Gardiner.
George n. Ramsell, North Vassalboro.
William 8. Snow, Litchfield Corner.
Sumner Soule, Winthrop.
Charles II. Severy, Mount Vernon.
Augustus F. Smart, Vienna.
+. .. Brainard, China.
Frank Percival, Weeks Mills, China
William II. Turner. Augusta.
George II. Matthews, Watervilie.
Simeon b. Leonard, Hailowell.
Sewall ]. Hawes. Readfield.
James Tibbetts, Belgrade.
John M. Jewell. Clinton. Deputy Sherih
and Jailor.
Henry Sewall, Augusta, Deputy Sherin
and Messenger to Courts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-12-29
NEW YORK.
Editor Arrested.

Troy, December IS. The editor of the
Troy Telegram is arrested charged with
criuinally libelling mayor Edward Murphy,
Jr. The libel consists in a statement that
the mayor attended a dog fight and that he
was said TO own one of the dogs