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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
The following officers were installed at re

Cushnoc Gun Club has chosen its officers
for 1881, as follows:
Presidential. 0. Vickerv.
Vice Presidents-Gen. W. = Ilitoh anu
I. n Mackie. n
Secretary and Treasurer-franS w.
Baker.
Captaiu-J. l.. Fish.
Committee of arrangements-E. j. Adams
F.. +. Myrick, F. E. Baker
D,riny the coming season the Club will
practice weekly, as last year Inc nf''
.hoo, will be held on Fast Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
OHIO.
Protest Of Iron Manufacturers.

CLEVELAND, February 6. The Cleveland
Rolling Mill Co. the Union Steel Screw Co.,
and upwards of forty other firms identified
with the iron interests here have signed
memorial 10 Trcsident-elect Garfield in
reference to the late decisions of the Secre-
tarv of the Treasury, affecting the manu-
facturc o: hoop IRON. and protesting against
the decision now pending on tank or plate
iron They respectfully request that in the
appointment of Secretary of the Treasury,
Garfield will select man who will carry out
the doctrine of protection to American manu-
facturprs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

KENNEBEC COUNTY.-Tn Probate Court, he'd
at augusta, the toHrth Monday Of January,
1881.
4 CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purpOrting TO be
~ the last will and testament of Kate Palmer
late of Vassalhoro In said county, deceased having
been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior 20 the fourth Monday OF
February next, in the kennebec Journal news
papcr printed in Augusta, that all persons interested
NAV attend at q Court of Probate. then to be holden
nj Augusta and show cause if any, why the said
instrument should not be proved. approved and al
ceased
EMERY q. BEAN, Judge.
Attest Howard OWEN, Register.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
NJ u.x,d Kennedy's .'FavOrite Kennedy

stimulates and helps Nature in her efforts 70
g disease. II does not fight Nature.
II does not send the unhappy suHeref in''
deeper fits of pain under the pretense OF do
inc him good. 1t acts tendcriy ana sym
ra,be,icallv like mother luilins her chhu
;r,o sleep and health. DO you have trouble
with your digestion, your kidneys your i'Ser'
7, rour head thick and heavy! "Favo'i'e
p.,,eJv.. will drive out the poison and max
von we'll again. Hand your druggist one
n.,,. f,r n bottle or write to the doctor al
Rondout. n. \.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
CALIFORNIA.
Exploring Party FOuud,

SAS Francisco, Cal. February 6. a dis
patch from Port Townsend, Washington Ter
ritory. gives the following new from Alaska:
Powers, Pryor and companions, who were
supposed to have been lost. were found by
party sent to their relief. The party had
suffered very much from exposure and hun
ger. On the 18th an attempt was made to as
sassjnate Lieut.. Benson, the commander of
the marine force at jamestown, by unknown
nartips
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
Death Of Rev. Thomas Adams.

WATERvILLE. February c. Rev. Thomas
Adams, ID. D., of Winslow, died at that
place yesterday, aged 80 years. The deceased
had been prominent clergyman of the Con-
gregational church over half century. He
was one of the earliest and most influential
advocates of the temperance movement in
this State. and TO the day of his death was
closely identified with all social reforms
tending 10 elevate his race. Few men have
lived to do good continuously through so
many wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
" ASitINCTON.
The Infer.Oceanic Canal.

WAsHISGToS. February >. The select
committee Of the House on the inter-oceanic
canal agreed. > to 4, to report favorably to
the House the bill to incorporate the report
of the inter-oceanic transport company.
After amending it TO provide that government
shall guarantee payment of the interest on
$50 900. 900 of bonds of the company for u
years, at the rate of 6 per cent. Dir. Frye
not voting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
Superior Court, Kennet,ec County, Judge
WhitehOuxe Presiding.

SATURDAY.. T go. D, 1871.
10. r. Roberts VS.. Cnas. A. Wiley, admir-.
Priest and Clay for plaintiff, Orville d. Ba
ker for defendant Action on account an
ncxcd st25 for medical services alleged to
have been rendered Mary NJ. Hussey, intes-
tate. during her lifetime. The first item
amounting to 5000, being barred by the statute
of limitation. the plaintiff did not claim to
recover. Issue was Joined on the balance,
s2oJ. Trial unfinished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

Campmeeting John Allen preached to the
prisoners in the county Jail, yesterday after
noon We cannot state whether or not he
bsg,n his sermon by saving that he was glad
10 see so many present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

New moon: but according to the old Indian
sign, it will be dry one. The sign which
the Indian was accustomed to regard as a
forerunner of the weather was, when the
new moon was in such position that he
could hang his powder horn on it,it would be
a dry one. If anybody takes any stock in
signs, they won't get much consolation from
the young luminary, in view of the present
state of low water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
8EMl.ANnUAL Statement
or THE
Hub Gold Mining Company. noos.
ton Of Mine, Wyoming Territory

Amount Of asaessmenfs paid in, ei3o,ooe
Amount Of sxlstinE espital, 10000
Amount Of esptta5 Invested In real estate,
Machinery, re-, IN Maine, 100000
Amount Of debts due, 100000
Amount Of last valuation Of assessors, 100000
N. sAMCELS, Treasurer.
Boston, Jan. %, 1881.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
SUFFOLK, IS.
Then personally appeared the above named n.
samuel, and made oath that the above statement By
him subscribed IL true. Before me,
3w5 GODFREY MORSE, Justice Of the Peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next "a H0uTs.
War Dept, Office CHEF Signal Officer.
Washington, ID. C., February IL a. m.
For the New England and Middle States,
clear or partly cloudy weather; northerly
winds, varying to easterly; stationary or
higher temperature; rising. followed BY fall.
ing barometer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

Judge Baker of Hallowell, contemplates
making a trip to Atlanta, Ga, the coming
spring, and will visit his son-in-law, Col. A.
F. Buck. who is clerk of the L. S. Supreme
Court, which sits in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

Swans jewelry has began to arrive in Au-
gusta. The American Express Co. delivered
a box to his address at the Cony House, Sat
urday. from Chicago parties. The box con-
tanning the jewelry had been broken in its tran
stand glimpscs of its glttering contents could
be had. The fusion member from Mechanic
Falls evidently intended to fill his orders
from Augusta. and spend his time not oc-
eupied in law making in the pleasant and
profitable occupation of selling cheap jewelry
TO factory girls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
NEW YORK..
Dangerous Freight.

NEW YORK, February ). Two barrels
filed with cartridges of rend rock powder,
each cartridge capable of blowing building
to pieces. were refused to be taken as freight
by the clerk OF the Bridgeport steamer, to-
day. The police seized them and they were
sent to the powder boat in the bay. They
were directed TO &. W. Gray, Waterbury,
C 'Ihp He'd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

Business is slack at the Municipal Court.
DRINKS. Jack Dorsey was continued for sem
tence, and William Gallighan will stop at
the county hotel until the spring opens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

A man named IIewes had his right leg
broken in two places, while at work in one of
Geo. E. Weeks ice houses, at So. Gardiner
las, Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
Did you 60 sleigh-riding yesterday?

We shall publish tomorrow. the remarks
made by VIM. NJ. Stratton, Esq, at the bar
supper, on Friday evening last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
Steamboat Burned.

ORANGE. Texas, February 6. Steamboat
Bertha was burned last night on the Sabina
river, just above the Narrows- The boat
and cargo are a total loss. The cargo is
variously estimated to be worth from s2J, 900
to 500 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
Loss OF Shin Adriana.

GALVESTON, Texas. February 6. Ship
Adriana, 1905 ton vessel, bound for Liver
pool. with 1000 bales Of cotton, stranded of
the outer bar last evening in l6 feet of water.
The crew were saved. The vessel will
probably be a total loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

stout man with strong lungs. who lives
in Saco, and has a telephone in his place of
business, had occasion to speak to a Mr..
Belknap of Portland recently. After getting
the connections all right. he called out ''Mr.
Belknap. Just at this point boy in the
Office put some grease on the stove which
caused bad odor, WHAT is it that smells
SOP suddenly exclaims the stout man in a
testy tone. IL don't smell anything" came
thought the Saco man made the remark for
his benefit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

Mrs. DIR. Bolster will entertain the Murray
Club at her residence on Winthrop street,
this evening. Author, Washington Irvine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
A Beautiful Parlor Ornament.

For o1.OO I will send free 70 any address
Besutifal Bird. stuffed and nosnted.
.. W. HOOY, Tax't.
t0S 0sanA 1a1s. VI,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

The Art Amateurs of IIallowell will hold
their Annual Exhibition inthe Library Build
ing of that city, commencing Tuesday after
noon, Feb. 18th, and continuing every day
and several evenings until Feb. 22d. All
persons in Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner,
interested in Art are requested to contribute
any articles pertaining to this subject, not ex-
hibited last year. The money obtained will
be for the benefit of the IIallowel Free Ii
brary, and everything will be done to make
the exhibition interesting ard entertaining.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

The crayon picture given by vote at the
Cniversalist Fair in IIallowell, Thursday
and Friday evenings, was awarded to Miss
Alma l.. IIodgdon. The picture was pre-.
sented by Henry II. Jones, Young Halo
well artist, who has been a pupil at the Bos-
and one who ought to receive the support and
encouragement which his earnest effort to
advance in his profession merits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

Messrs. Litchfield & Haskell of the Cush-
noe Corset Co., have just received diploma
from the late State Fair for the case of cor.
sets exhibited by their agents, Wagg, Eustis
& Co. of Lewiston. Their goods were very
highly praised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
mkt III. EIifor Says.

The Peoples Favorite Tonic ,oa Sit,srs x id
vertised in our columns, are mee'iaT Who
mnn,lerfnl success everywhere. All WI" .,',
take il ties tify to its merits 1t puriies a .me
Mood and restores vitality to the Sss'e'"'
News ite"' t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

The police visited James Burroughs sa-
loon, near the railroad bridge, in quest of
contraband liquors, Friday. They were un.
successful in their search, but found under
the next building north, fourteen quart bot
ties Of whiskeY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

4 skiff containing five Cinnamon was over
turned by the waves of a passing steamer
near Brookfeld on the Columbia river,
Oregon, Thursday, and all we're drowned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
A CARD,

People that read the Journal are usually benefited
by i; and we wish inform readers good places
TO purchase Provis &c. VIM. q. Fihe1d d
CO.; Drugs &C., Bosditeh. Webster & Co.
Boots and shoes, L. p. Ucrsey' Clothing
&C.. Benj. Huntington. noFi9teofsm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
PO>tmasters Appointed.
Tho>. Ii. Sw an Heard From.

PORTLAND, February 6. Dispatches to the
Argus states that statement has been re-
ceived from Thomas r. Swan, the alleged
swindler. and that his financial accounts with
the town are found TO be all right. He is
not expected home immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Death of n Bank President.

BosToN. February {. Hon. T.. c. Sher-
man. President of the Commonwealth Ma
tional Bank, died this morning of apoplexy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

In the report of the IIonse proceedings of
Friday the name of Col. Dickey of TT. Kent
accidentally appeared among the names of
the committee to investigate charges against
T. B. Swan. Col. Dckey is not a member of
that committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
Fire in Lewiston.

LEWISTON. February 6. \ dwelling house
on Main street, owned by l.. \. Tarbox and
occupied by Seth Chandler and DIR. l.
ing, and the building was damaged about
$1,000: insured. Mr.. Chandler had 5000
insurance on the furniture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
Clothing Department.

wIa this Department ,ce offer oar Gus
toners rery Choice Line Of Fine Cloth
ing. and hare mple Large reduction in
the Price for The purpose Of closing out the
Hiuter Styles.
Remember tint all Of our clothing is
OF our own manufacture. and that The
Uorh is wdrrantcd. also that the goods
are Thoroughly shru1k before being c'a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

1t ought to go into the biographies. says
the Lincoln Herald. tina. Augusta is noted
Tor its printing establishments. You meet
one at almost every turn. The clangor of
presses is heard every day. The kenne-
bee Journal Maine Farmer, Home
Farm, Gospel Banner, Maine Standard.
Maine Farmers Almanac. +. c. Allen &
60, T. o. Vickery-these are not all--Iarge
and prosperous establishments, with reputa-
lions extending far beyond the State. Allen
pays into the treasury one three-hundredth of
aii that is received for newspaper postage.
DE eSpends $4,000 per annum for advertis-
ing. Vickery, now Mayor of the city, doing
an immense and hourly increasing business.
worked himself up from limited circumstan-
ee'. While their enterprise and pluck are
worthy Of emulation we must not be con-
''rued as advising anybody to test those VIZ
'ues on the printing business any more.
another busy week for the Legislature.
Ahe Committee on Towns this evening rem
uefs its report on the Rockland division mat
vet. The impression seems to be that the
pe'itioners have made out stronger case
u'an ever before. The closing argument, by
ieaton of South Berwick, was u powerful
summing up of the whole matter and appeal
"r separation. On Wednesday the Com
u''tee on State Prison, accompanied ny
uosernor Plaisted, will visit that institution
Ihomaston. and inspect it thoroughly
'ne Judiciary Committee have several I'M
p0ftant hearings, one of which is in regard 10
%e Sprague property in Augusta. Orviiie
BAKER. Esq. appears for the trustees Oh
''e estate and Webb of Waterville for the
.tedltors. 1t is rumored that BENZ. +. But
act OF Massachusetts, is advisory council Tor
we Of the parties. The Valuation Commis-
'n VIII not report this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
Custom Department.

rFHe can still sho,c our customers
rery Choice Line Of Hiater Hoo.ens. and
phiie our Prices are rery much Reduced
on the goods made TO measure. there wiH
be no change in the grade Of irork and
trimmings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that the subscri

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that the subscri-
~ ber has been duly appointed Executor of
the last will and testament Of
CATHERINE W. 1INkHAM, late of Augusta.
in the County of kenucbec. deceased. testate, and
has undertaken that trust by given bond as the law
directs: All persons therefore. having demands
against the estate of said deceased desired 10
hibit the same for settlcmeut and all Indebted 10
said estate are requested 10 make immediate pay
ment to JOSEPH W. PATTERSON.
Jan "a ISL 3w5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

Tho AGED and infirm are strentheneo Ano
<,c,It;es Frightened by Malt Bitters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
Death Of Carlyle the Author.
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK
Organized in I040.


TRUSTEES Thomas Lambard, Jas. W. North,
Artemas Libby. VIM. s. Badger. samT T1teomb.
OFFICE-fn Savings Bank Building, ia Water 81.
Bank open daily. from A. n. TO p. H., and non
to 80 r. N. Saturday Evenings IRON 70 ~
O'Clock.
Interest on deposits payable twice year. Feb. and
Aug Interest not drawn out IL added 70 the depo0t,
thus making COMPOUND INHERENT.
Interest begins on the first day II each month.
Money deposited or before the tenth dog Of each
month"; will draw interest from the fret dar q ths
same month.
a1Under the existing law Of this STATE, ali depos.
lite In Savings Banks. are ere~pf from msNtclpaieaS.
alton.
No returns Of names Of d-positors are required 70
be made to state town authorities and an accounts
held BY this Bank to be sfricftv private and eoS
~ fi0i
VI. rried women and persons under age can deposit
m n In their own names, 80 that Il can BE- drawn
onl themselves, on their order.
Is rrial advantages Afforded 70 Executofs Guar.
dams Trustees, and others having In charge Tr1st
Funds.
Augusta, Jan. I. lS70. tGwu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
BY TELEGRAPH,
Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal
Nomination Of n Custom Officer.

WASHINGTON. d. C., February ). The
President sent the nomination to the Senate.
to-day, of Franklin Sawyer. to be assistant
appraiser at Portland Me.
POStmasters Appointed.
Postmasters appointed for Maine Tobias
L. Eastman, Jr., Fryeburg. Oxford county !;
F. L. Farnham, Washhurne, Aroostook
county; Ophelia A. Putnam. Weston. Aroos-
took county,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that the subscr:
~ bers have been duly appointed Administrators
on the estate of
LEVI GARDNER. late Of Nassslboro'.
In the County of kenncbec. deceased interstate, and
has undertaken that by giving bond the law
directs All persons. therefore, having demands
against the estate of said deceased desired TO
hibt the same settlement and all indebted TO said
estate are requested 10 make immediate payment TO
ORRICk HAYES.
HENRY L. BURGESS.
Ian o. issf aws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07

-For the purpose Of reducing our
Stock Of Hintrr Goods. re shall offer
Great Bargains IN oil departments this
month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-07
t&w1w

ppre. wholesome, nutritious stimoia'ns
,.;.hout Intoxicating are Malt Bltters.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-12-08
Internal Revenue Report.

General Green b. Raum, Tuesday, sub
mitted his annual report The receipts Of
itcrnal revenue for the last fiscal year. end
iHg june 30. 1851, are Sl3j. 229.9l2.3O
and for iho first four month, OF the present
fiscal wear ~5O.N76.91o.ll. being >I,o6l.-
t-N~j iu excess OF receipts for the CORE
spending months OF the last fiscal year.
Relative 10 he reduction Of internal rev
cane taxes Gen. Raum SAYS:
The large increase IN receipts of the gov
cIumeu;, and the great reduction of inter
,,- and principal OF the public deb; are
causing discussion a. to the propricty of re
GtDu- the income of the government p,
lowering som, nt the take, and dropping
Others altogether. ili> opinion i that 1t
vI.l l,c Wi>y 80 couine these IaN>> 90 dis
ui.ri spirits. malt liquors. tobacco AID IL
products. aud to special taxes on manu-
f.,;.r,r, and dealers From these articles.
ta, report SAYS. duuug the past FIVE fiscal
Years >rl1.5lu. -. 30 has been collected
aul ,h, gut.rp amount, ha, been pad into
the treason, without any loss o. the govern
n.,lr D., ,~faCa,loa, while there have been
~59 i.cf Gi>i.I.Cri,s seized, aud 80 l.ioii
...-..l.,r, arrested during the past Is months
! ..,.. Disabling has los the active operations
ot the past > wears been reduced to a mini
mum. and illicit manufacture of tobacco has
iar the most part been abandoned. lie rec
umm,nd> the pcu>ionIuE of widows and
orphans of revenue officers killed, and shows
tina, the struggle maintained for the past five
wears for til, suppression OF Illicit disabling
ha> resulted Ia the killing 81 = and wound
iug q; 81 officer, and employees General
Raum refers a, length 10 the civil service
question. and recommend, a method in con-
ucc'iou herewith for securing better service
ia hls department
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-12-08
Forty Seventh Congress.
OPENING or TIE FIRST EECCLAR SESSION
Al ND0N.

HOUSE.
The assembling of the first regular se,-
zion Of the 47th Congress had the effect q
drawing To the Capitol Monday morning
q vast number Of visitors. AZ early As 10
O'Clock tie approaches leading 70 the build
ing presented a lively appearance; by II
O'Clock every seat ia the gA.lerle, Of the
House. except in the space reserved for the
piomatic corps. was filled. even the steps
leading TO them being utilized a. seating
places.
On the floor the meinbe-, INDUCED inecr-
3ia5 hanishakiag and greetings. Nh. keif-
,er stood for a ,h9r; time in the rear Of the
desks aGd was warmly congratulated by hi,
colleagues upon his success IN obtaining the
Republican nomination for Speaker. At u
O'Clock the Clerk of the House. Mr. Adams
called the hod4 to order aud announced the
opening of the session. he then proceeded
to call the roll. beginning with Alabama.
The roll call disclosed the presence of 2Sj
ReDresentatives-elect and a list Of tie alb
.seBtess was called.
kasseG Of Iowa called attention To the
fact that The clerk had called the name Of
Farnum as Representative from the Sth
district of Vermont instead Of Grant. The
clerk stated that II was : clerical error which
be Immediately reetifed. Tie roll call was
then Ruished and showed that POO repre-
sentatives had answered, the absentees being
Morse, Scales, Mills and Deuster Nomina.
lions for Speaker being then in order, J.
Warren Keifer. of OHIO, was put in nomi-
nation by Robson. Samuel J. Randall,
of Penn, by House, and Niehelss Ford, Of
No.. by Murcb
Messrs. Burrows. of Mich, HolmaL.
MeCook and Ladd were appointed tellers.
The roll was called and resulted as follows ::
Whole number cast 2S5; necessary for
choice l43; for Keifer, l4S; for Randall.
I29: for Ford s. Those voting for Ford
were Brumm, Burrows, Of Missouri, Hazel
tine. Jones of Texas. Laid, Musgrave,
Nurch and Rice, of Missouri. None Of the
Candidates voted
Fuikerson and Paul. the Virginia Read
busters, yoted for keifer. The result
having been announced, Keifer was escorted
70 the Speakers shair by Randall and took
The oath Of office winch pes administered BY
Kelley, Of Pennsylvania as Guest member
in poipt Of service.