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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-29
Gardiner Local News.

The temperance reform club has been en-
joying revival during the past week, both
in the cause of temperance and religion.
Many have signed the Iron Clad Pledge"
and many ''have sought and found Christ" y
including the president of the club. This
revival is the outgrowth of the interest mani
tested ut the anniversary meetings. The
meeting of Thursday evening WAS one OF
special interest. Among those who were
present and took prominent part was Col.
Eusts, Mr.. Churchill and ''Campmeeting
John Allen, from out of town. besides
several local speakers. Much interest was
manifested and resulted in considerable
good The clcrgvmen of the various churches
are taking hold of the work in earnest and
crowded houses attend each meeting. 1t has
been long time since Gardiner has wit
messed such a revival, and if zeal with which
it is now conducted continues. long there
will be one of the greatest awakenings that
the reform movement has experienced for
MANY wears.
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CUNDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Another unsuccessful vote was taken for
L. S. Senator at Harrisburg, Pa. Friday.
The Dominion Parliament sat till 4. NJ,
Thursday, considering governments Pacific
railway resolutions. Nineteen amendments
were voted down. the majority for govern
ment ranging from 66 to Il.
Gen. Colley attacked the Beers. Thursday,
and they retreated.
The Chinese ambassador at Berlin states
the kuidja difficulty is in a fair way for a
favorable settlement.
The latest dispatches received by the
Porte, show that England is more disposed to
concur with the other powers in adhering in
principle to the Turkish proposal for negotiat-
ing at Constantinople on the Turco-Greek
question.
Melton & Carng's safe was blown open at
Navosetta. Tex, Friday, and robbed of
5000.
Work on the steamer Waddngton at Hall
fax. n. s., is progressing. 1t is thought she
will be floated in few days.
Friday morning seven prisoners in Jail at
Burlington. VT. cscaped. None were re-
captured.
The American consul at Quebec has been
notified that transient merchants or agents
mum before transacting business there.
Schooner Velocipede has been brought
around to Portsmouth,, n. H.. from Portland
where her crew after robbing her of nearly
everything valuable, including the log,
deserted the vessel.
BY the explosion of the boiler of the
stationary engine on Caswell's wharf
Charlestown. Mass, Thursday, four laborers
were seriously injured.
iiiare Godreaux, "A French Canadian,
aged Al, suicided at New Bedford, Mass,
Thursday morning. by cutting his throat
it'll Il razor. Cause, Jealousy.
The telegraph wires were down Thursday
between Boston and New York. causing a
delay of report.
One of the burglars who blew open the safe
of the iron works at Chicago. ILL.,, this week,
was captured Thursday morning with $1,000.
The amount taken was over $4,000.
Mrs. Shepard OF White Valont killed her
two little boys. Thursday. one with a revol-
yer, and one with butcher knife, and then
stabbed herself with the knife, it is thought
fatally.
Edward Mulaney of Bridgeport, Conn,
while drunk. assaulted his wife, Thursday
afternoon, with an axe. fatally iniuring her.
Mulanev has been arrested.
1t is considered certain that the Egyptian
cotton crop will exceed first estimates by
about 80 per cent
The French Senate pas -e1 bill on Friday
granting subsidy to merchant shipping.
Eugene Schuyler has presented his ere
dentials at Bucharest on the 18th as charge
datfairs and consul general of the United
States.
The Prussian economic council will ap-
point special committee to discuss various
questions. Their debates will be secret
4 ST. Petersburg dispatch says Gen. Sko-
beloff has been. appointed general of the in
fantry. and the Gar has conferred upon him
the decoration of the order of St George.
Lavcock had two good spins at Southwic lex,
Eng, Friday. lIanlon did not 90 on the
water, owing to the fog. but took walking
practice.
At Athens several battalions have been
ordered to be ready to march to the frontier
at any moment
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Chicago Produce Market.

CHTCAGO. january o.
FLOUR quiet and firm; Western spring 81 %
Al -, Minncsota,sf ,0a7 IS; Winter wheats, SIS ~
a6 ~ wHEA1- acti e and higher: Mo- Red
Winter 90. No > Chicago Spring. c,sn. 90;
February. ooi; March, 0s, May, 05l; No do
81; rejected -. 'aKN-fairly active and shade
higher, cash. 37i February. 80; March, az; May.
42,; rejected 33i. nAT>-farly active and asbade
higher; cash. 3ol; February. 3ol, March. 3o! May,
S5i; rejected POI. RlE-frmer II; 81, BARLEY
frIner at l ca. PORK-active and higher; cash.
"a 1871; February, IA 1871; March, "A 30: April IA so
iAkD-acfiye and higher; cash. 40;t February,
i3l March, IS; April. 65. RULh MEATS
strong and higher; Shoulder. 60; Short rib, 40;
Short clear. 90.
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LACE MAKINe.-Mrs. Oviatt, of New York,
is teaching the art of lace making in this city,
and we learn. is meeting with much success
in securing pupils. The interest taken IN
all matters pertaining to the art, andthe grow
ipr taste for all work embodying the princi-
pies of good taste. renders the art OF lace
maxim. peculiarly desirable one Just nov
The following from the Rockland Free Press
of Dec. Sth, shows how the business of Mrs.
O. is regarded where she has been teaching ::
Mrs. Oviatt of New York. who has been
teaching lace making in this city and Thomas
ton the last few months, has had large num-
Der of pupils, and, so far as we know, all are
well satisfied with her prices, method OF
teaching, and faithtulncss in performing her
contracts. From personal experience, we
should say no lady would be likely to regret
the undertaking. grudge the expense or feel
that she had not received what is more
valuable to her than III" cost of learning
For ourself. We are much pleased to nave
learned the beautiful art. and feel that we
have been taught with patience and kindness
by Mrs. Oviatt
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\ 1iAPPY REPREsENTATIyE.-T Portland

4 HAIRY ENTHUSIASTICALLY Portland
Argus says that DIR. John A. SWEET of Brown
field, is happy. DIR. John is handsome, as
scores of young ladies' in Portland will hold
up their hands and swear; and again DR..
John is bashful, and very retiring in his ma
ture, and is likewise member of the legisla-
turc. What then must have been the hand
some youths feelings, when at the Masonic
fair at Augusta, Wednesday evening, he was
awarded a card receiver, for being the hand
soonest man at the State House? The Journal
says he blushed like ''piony" when the
beautiful testimonial was handed him. Those
who know John, would like to see him once
when thattell tale mantle of modcsty, a blush,
didn't suffuse his classical countenance.
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WASHINGTON, January as.
SENATE.

WAsHISGroN, January IS.
SENATE.
Mr.. Hamlin presented the credentials of
! Eugene Hale.
/ Mr.. Plat presented the credentials Of JOS
Il. Hawley from Connecticut The Vice
President presented the credentials of Samuel
j. r. Mcmillan from Minnesota Read and
filed.
A bill establishing bureau OF industry
and for suppression of animal disease was
reported and put on the calendar.
bill in relation TO national bank circula-
ton, reported by the finance committee, was
put on the calendar.
Bills were introduced by Mr.. Dawes to es-
tablish the rights of the Poneas.
By Mr.. Blaine for establishing United
States ocean mail service and the revival of
foreign commerce in American steamships
The bill is substitute for the one which
was the subject of Mr.. Beck's speech on free
ships. 1t was referred to the committee on
finance.
The balance of the morning hour was de-
voted to discussing +. \. Dearborns resolu-
ton giving title TO Chicago.
Indian affairs engaged the attention of the
Senate.
IIursE.
up the Yates and Martin case tomorrow.
Mr.. Cox reported a resolution calling for
information relative 10 the Halifax fishery
awaid. especially TO the alleged fictitious sta
tiStics. and whether the government would
take steps to verify the statements of Prof.
Kinds, which was adopted
resolution was adopted calling for infor-
nation as to the naval torpedo experiments
resolution was passed to print $4,000
copies of the agricultural commissions re-
port on cattle diseases.
The House went into committee of the
whole, and il was put on the calendar
In the House an interesting debate sprang
up on motion 10 pay the widow of Captain
Hugh Page, who resigned from the navy at
tine beginning of the war of the rebellion, a
small amount due him. Mr.. Conger earnest
ly opposed the motion as also did Mr. Bragg.
(dem.) of Wisconsin, Mr.. Hawley. Mr. Reed
and others. Mr.. Cox, Mr.. Chittenden. (rep.)
of New York, and others, supported the
measure which did not receive final action.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

NEW YoRF

NEW YORK, January IS.
Money easy at 5a6 call, and closed mt 3.
Prime mercantile paper Jahl. Exchange un-
changed at ssj TOR long, and 80. for short. Gov
ernments strong and al higher. State bonds I'M
usually active. In Railroad bonds the investment
issues all strong while speculative issues were
active but very irregular. In stock bonds the market
opened generally strong and higher At the first
board speculation became firm. and advance of
TO ) recorded. the lait r Lake Erie and West
crn. This was followed by decline of to / |, and
later by advance of | to ,. During the afternoon
the market was irregular but became strong in late
dealings, and most of the leang shares touched the
highest figures of the day, the Improvement from
the lowest point ranging to 81, Denver and Rio
Grand, telegraph shares, Lake Erie and Western
and Union Pacific showing the most strength In
the final sales there fractional reaction from
the highest point in some cases.
Transactions as 800 shares.
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apr2>M, W, &Sly

Mr.. James A. Bicknell, well-known to the
citizens of Augusta, died At Brockton, Mass
on Thursday morning. Mr.. Bicknel was a
very active business man during his whole life.
He was several years postmaster here, being
postmaster. Mr.. Hamin. He removed to
Mass. where he engaged in the real-estate
and building business, and finally went into
an express business, making his home at
Brockton. He had many friends in this city.
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GENUINE SHAKER MEDICINE,

invented by Thos. Corbctt and prepared for fifty
years bv the ttNTEKuURN SOCIETY OF SHAKERS,
AT SHAKER VILLAGE, y. II. Those who have fail
cd to be benefited by other Sarsaprillas earnest
" desired to make single trial of this pure and
wholesome compound of shaker Sarsapara, Dan
,lcliou. yellow Dock, Mandrake, Black Cohosh. Gar
get. Indian Hemp, and The berries of Juniper and
Cub,b united with Iodide oi potassium, made by the
Society. because it is safe falling and adapted
to all ages and both sexes.
II cl,ansrs the blood, regulates the stomach and
bowels. puries the system of humors and inherited
disease and is priceless value in mini aiming the
health of the household. Inquire for CoRDErT'S
SHAKERS SAESAPAGILI.A. sold everywhere.
SHhKER's VILLAGE, \. H., Jan. ], 1850.
s-Enclosc Stamp Cor Shaker Manual.
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The Great Health Restorative.

NIFTY years of faithful attention to the minutest
l. details in the GROWTH, SELECTION AND PRE-.
rARATioN of its ingredients enii,c this great orgi
nal Family Medicine TO the confidence of those desir,
ing pure, safe, effective, and genuine Blood Puri
fer, Spring Medicine. Appetizer and Tonic. 1t has
been publicly endorsed and prescribed by hundreds
of the greatest American physicians. ameng whom
are Drs Valentine Mott, Dixie Crosby, and Prof.
Cleaveland. Every druggist familiar with its vir
tues will bear testimony its universal excellence.
unequalled purity, and never failing II 10
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Forster,s Coercion Bill.

The News says il has been agreed that \
fair measure of time shall be given to debate
on the first reading of Forster's coercion bill
and il might we'll be concluded this evening.
The hour at which the division will be taken
must depend upon the instance of the Irish
members, but the division will be forced dur
ing the coming sitting.
In the Commons tonight the debate on the
Forster bill was resumed The Solicitor
General for Ireland said the question was
eminent was TO be enforced or an irrespon-
sible government superseded.
Mr.. Gladstone urged the closing of the de-
bates tonight. He assured the House that
the coercion bill would be used judciouslv
and reasonably. As meetings of the Land
League increased SO did the number OF
agrarian crimes. 4 coercion bill was neces-
sary above all TO remedy the failure of the
administration of justice in dealing with
agrarian crimes. The debate was adjourned
Parnell Refuses Division.
In the Commons tonight. Parnell refused
at allow division. II is probable the setting
will be protraeted all night.
State Of Disturbance.
Three more Baronics in Roscommon
county have been declared in Il state Of dis
turbance.
Rising in Turkish Armenia.
The Standard saws there is a report cur
rent thar the government has received in
formation of serious rising in Turkish
Armenia.
Abandonment Of Caudahar.
- l.. Il.
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IMPORTANT 70 CONSERVATIVES

REV. Dr. Ciss, while a medical missionary to the
East indies, had placed in his hands the formula for
a simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and per-
nianent cure Of Consumption, bronchitis, Carfarr.
Asthma, ana all Throat and Lung affections; also 2
positive and radical for Nervous Complaints,
Debility, etc. After having thoroughly tested IL
wonderful curative powers in thousands Of cases, he
feels il duty 10 make II known to his suffering fel.
lows. The Recipe will be sent FREE OF CHARGE to
all who desire IT, with full directions for preparing
and successfully using. Address, with stamp. (nam-
ing this psper.) DE-. ". 4. CAss, 1257 Washington
st., Boston, Mass. 43wGm.
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WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next - Hours
War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer. }
Washington. ID. C.. January 29.-l a. m. {
For the New England and Middle States
clear or fair weather; northwest to southwest
winds; rising barometer. and slight rise in
temperature. Cautionary of shore signals
At Portland, Section seven, and PASSPORT.
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s, asimple pure. harmless remedy, that cures
,ss ume, and prevents disease by keeping
i Se oood pure, stomach regular, kidneys and
c.. .' sctl'e, Is the greatest blessing ever con-
Az eu upon man. Hop Bitters is that RENE
,Ga H., and Its proprietors are being blessed by
!, u, ,s. who have been saved and cured by
VIM You try il: See another column
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CANADA.
Discovery of Charlie Ross Claimed.

Sr. THOMAS. January IS. A farmer
named Peter McCallum residing in the town.
ship of Aldoborough. claims to have dis
covered the long lost Charlie Ross among the
Tuscarora Indians. McCallum states that
he has had correspondence with Mr.. Ross
which establishes the child's identity.
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Maine Schooner Wrecked.
MASS ACIliISETTN.
Marine News.

GLOUCESTER, January IS. Barkentine
Moses b. Tower, salt laden went ashore Oh
Ten Pound island, but got off with little dam
age. \ coaster, name unknown, while at
tempting to get down sails, dritted on the
island and remains hard and fast.
The wind at Thatcher's Island is blowing
- miles an hour
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Anti Monopoly League.
NASHiNGTON.
Nominations.

AsHlSGroN, January 20. ne Ireslnen'
sent TO the Senate the following New Eng
land nominations: fostnlasters' WIN. H.
Hayes. ut harrington. n. H. Henry Iutier,
Florence, Mass; Flora Richardson, Gar l.
ner, Mass; Edward +. "hitton, STAFFORD
Springs, Conn.,
Senator Biaine.s Bill for the Establish.
ment Of Ocean Mail Service.
Senator Rlaine's bill for the establishment
L. S. ocean mail service and revival OF
foreign commerce in American steamship
provinces that the owners of American steam
ships of 5000 tons register or upwards. con-
structed after the approved modes and equal
in accommodations. safety and speed to mail
carving vessels of any nation. shall be en-
titled TN receiv, for carving l. : mails on
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Burnett's CocOaine.
Kills Dandrsf, aHays Irritation. and iTo-
NOTES the Growth Of the Hdr.
Gentlemen: FOR over two years l have
suffered terribly with ''scald head In It's
worst form. A few weeks ago l tried bot
tie of your Cocoaine. The first application
gave me relief. and now the disease Is erect
ually cured. Yours respectfully,
n {. STEVENS,
Deputy Sheriff. Ottawa, III.
p,r,ot,,S EIavorinr Extracts are perfectly
,ure nllttuth&satSw
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FOREIGN NEWS.
Fears Of Fenian Uprising in England.

NEW YORK, January -. A London special
saws either government Is in receipt of in
formation which forecasts an immense Fenian
uprising not alone in ireland. but in all the
principal towns of England. or else it wishes
the people to believe it has such information.
The most remarkable stories are told all over
the kingdom of the impending insurrection,
and the acts of government tend to aggravate
the alarm into panic Any unusual gath
cring of men or the appearance of any con-
siderable number of strange faces in a town,
DOW sufhces to spread wild tale of coming
Fenans.
The second battalion of the 18th or royal
Irish regiment of foot. at A'dersh0f, under
command of Lieut.. Col. Grecorie, has been
disarmed.
Davitt, and other members of the land
/ league executive committee, arrived in Lon
don to-day in order to confer with Parnell
and other members of Parliament. TO devise
measures of protection for the league in case
Of the passage of the coercion bill.
south African War.
LONDON, January %. A correspondent of
the Times at Durham saws the Beers are
anxious to know if Colley has terms to offer
them. Pretoria has provisions for a month.
The town is destroyed. but is covered by the
guns of the fort. The country around has
been patroled daily for radius Of six miles
In the Commons to-day, the secretary of
war announced that Sir George Colley tele-
graphed on the 26th: Attack on the pass !;
repulsed; casualties heavy, but no. vet
known. I held camp until arrival of REIN
forcement." The secretary said he believed
| the English attack had been repulsed.
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The execution of Cieophas Lachance, the
Bulstrade murderer. took place in the Jail
ward at Athabaskaville. Ont, at eight o'clock
Thursday morning. He admitted his crime
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MALT
uNEERME

VUlHIS INCOMPATIBLE NUTRIENT, is richie
L H. Bone and Muscle Producing Materials than
all other forms Of NAL; medicine, while free from
the objections urged against malt liquors. For diff
cult digestion, sick Headache, Consumption. Ema
citation, Mental and Physical Exhaustion, Nervous
ness, Want Of sleep, Gceraiive Weaknesses Of Fe
mails, Exhaustion of Nursing Mothers, Of the Aged
and of Delicate Children, MALT BITTERS the
purest. beet and most economical medicine com
bounded. Sold everywhere,
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BY TELEGRAPH.
ASSOCIATED Press kilograms to tile Daily
Kennebec Journal
MAINE.
Fire at Unity.

Fire at Unity.
WATERvILLE, January IS. The dwelling
house and stable of r. V. Rackliff in Unity
Village were burned Thursday afternoon.
Loss s.. 200; insurance LOGO. Cause un-
known.
Trains Delayed.
PORTLAND, January Is. There was a
general delay of trains tonight. owing to
snow blowing in on the tracks. The Maine
Central train from Bangor was four hours
late at Augusta. The Ogdensburg train was
abandoned at Bartlett, n. H., being stuck in
a snow drift. The train on the Eastern line
due here AT ! o'elockas well Is the Pullman.
were at Newburyporr ar midnight.
Maine Schooner Wrecked.
WASHINGTON. ID. C., January IS. The
signal station at Chiucoteague, Va, reports
that schooner d. Ellis. reported ashore from
Rockland. Me-, bound from Norfolk for New
York, has bilged and will be total loss ex
cep, the sails and rigging. The captain and
crew are safe.
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NEW YORK.
The Six Days Tramp.


New YORK, January IS. At noon Hughes
was 49, miles, Howard 442, Cox 1874, Vint
434
At 1888 Hughes finished his 50Oth mile
This is the first time on record that 800 miles
have been made within five DAYS. He leads
the seven contestants.
The Telegraph Case.
The argument in the Telegraph case was
concluded this afternoon. Judge Barrett re-
served his decision.
Death from Injuries.
James ID. Thompson of New Bedford,
Mass, who was run over by an Eighth avcn-
ue car a week ago, iicd to-day.
COndemning the Telegraphic Con Olida.
ton.
The New York Board of Trade and Trans
portation to-day adopted resolutions con-
demning the proposed Geographic consolida-
ton, and urging Congress and the State leg
islatures to take action.
Anti Monopoly League.
The recently organized Anti Monopoly
League, of which l.. +. Chittenden is Presi-
dent. met tonight in Cooper Institute.
mittee presented a long address to the peo-
pie. fifty thousand copies of which were
ordered to be distributed about the country.
The address sets forth that the enroachment
of monopolics constitute the most imminent
danger which threatens our government.
Speeches favoring the control of railroads
and telegraph lines by the government were
made.
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Henry Van Nortwtck. of Toledo, Ohio
says:-A friend prevailed upon me to try an
..Onlv LING Pad" and obtained immeeia1e
relief from a racking cough. k"o" the
Pod beipcd me.-See Adr.
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FOR INFANTS AND INvALIDs.

OLD PEOPLE whose digestive powers i'm
paired will find this diet invaluable Many are
adopting this article a. DAILY DIET, 1t IL
superior and more paatable than oatmeal and other
similar preparation, and being thoroughly cooked In
its manufacture IL does not coil spoil For those
suffering from INDIGESTION, and all diseases Of the
stomach and bowels, IT is unsurpassed Its soOth-
ing and nouris6Dg properties particularly adapt 1t
to all conditions OF the stomach.
Ridges Food is one Of the best, cheapest and most
reliable Foods in the World, and thousands Of
Children saved every year by Its use.
RIDGES FOOD receives the endorsemtnt Of
ply sicians of all schools the world ever.
Put up In cans and sold by druggists every where
WOOLRICu 4 CD. ON every label.
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FIRES.

At Fisherviile, Mass.-Loss s12j.OOO.
FIsHERvIrLE, Mass, January %. The
fancy cotton mills of Fisher & Son were
burned last evening. Loss Sl25,000; insur-
anre S5I 600
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A Truthful SeyiMg.

..He who has good health may iaus" ~u,
versity to scorn. and defy me %of,u nf
81 e." peonle's Fayorite Tonic Bitters. See
advertisement J'a-