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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16
The Directors Say That They Will Stop
The Mills Before They will AcceeA
To the Demands Of the STRIKERS.

BIDDEFoRp, June Is. The work at the
Pepperell and Laconia Mills is now practi-
cally stopped. Those who are not engaged
in the strike are quitting for the want of ma
terial in the proper stages of manufacture.
The strikers have had three meetings since
that of yesterday forenoon, at which an oppos-
ing consent has prevailed, some favoring re-
turning to work. and others advising the
strikers to hold until their demands are ac-
ceeded to. 1t 10 very evi lent from their
treatment Of different speakers, that the SEN
timent is strongly in favor Of continuing the
triker. Strikers now claim that an increase of
wages is q secondary concern to them. They
nov demand that the State law regarding the
employment of children shall be observed,
that an operative shall be entitled to full pay
giving fortnight's notice, and that lists shall
be posted up each week as is now done in
the spoilers and weavers' rooms, giving the
name Of each operator and amount earned.
Mr.. Howe, the agent, who is now out of
town, is reported to have said that he has
received orders from the directors to shut
down the mills rather than to acceed to the
demands, which was raise of fifteen per
cent. 1t is very evident that do not intend
TO return to their work. There has been no
disturbance, but some Of the speakers this
morning advised forcible detention of those
who attempt to 60 to work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16
STATE CONVENTION
Of the Ohio Greenbackers at COlumbu

Of the Ohio Greenbackers at Columbus.
COLUMBUS. O., juno Is. The greenback
labor party assembled to-day. About $50
delegates were present. Charles A. Lloyd,
temporary chairman, made a short address
declaring that he still maintained the same
principles on the money question which had
been the handspring of the greenback party
since its organization and had faith in the
ultimate triumph of party ideas. After ap-
pointing committees the convention took a
recess.
The State greenback convention today
adopted platform containing the usual finan-
cial planks. Equal protection is demanded
for labor and capital to all. Subsiders are
opposed to telegraph and transportation COM
panies rates and should be regulated by leg
islation. A graduated income tax should be
provided for. The platform also denounces
| all attempts to restrict suffrage; condemns
the practice of issuing free railroad passes to
public officials; condemns letting of convict
labor and reorganization of public institu-
tons for political purposes and favors the
submission by the legislature to vote of the
people of the amendment to the constitution.
prohibiting the manufacture sale or use of
Intoxicating drinks as beverage. The fol-
lowing ticket was nominated: Governor,
John Sietz Of Senaca: Lieut.. Governor.
Charles jenkins of MaLoming; Supreme
Judge, Joseph Watson of Knox; Attorney
General, E. NJ. futile ofLake Treasurer, w.
F. Lloyd of Montgomery; Member of Board
of Public Works, H. L. Morrison of Ash
tabula.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16
A Large Meeting.-They Adopt Plat.
form.

form.
POTTsvILLE, June -. The National Green
back State Convention called to nominate a
candidate for State Treasurer. this morning,
organized with T. s. Hoth chairman.
Upon re-assembling addresses were delv-
cred by Gen. Weaver, Representative Brumm
and exRepresentative De La Matyr. The
convention sent greetings to the Columbus
convention. The platform adopted endorses
the National platform Of 80; denounces the
aggregation Of real estate by corporations !;
denounces monopolies; ccnsures the legisla-
ture for its failure to pass the anti-freight
discrimination bill; demands protection to
American labor and produce; denounces the
National banks for their attempts to coerce
Congress by the withdrawal IF their circula-
ton. and Indignantly denies the charge of a
subsidized press that the greenback labor
party favors an unlimited issue of currency.
and declares that only such volume of cur
rency as business requires shall be issued !;
denounces the National bank system as aleg-
allied robbery. and endorses Weaver and
Chambers.R. w. Jackson of Mercer county,
was nominated for State Treasurer +. S.
Watson was reelected chairman of State
Central Commi tee. Resolutions expressing
sympathy for the land league of Ireland and
America, were adopted. Convention ad-
journed.
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Aailp &ennebef 5Onrnal.
Augusta. Thursday Morning, June 10.



The course of General Gran. in the
difficulty with Senator Conkling is excit-
ing good deal of remark unfavorable to
him. That he should be so warped in his
Judgment by personal considerations as
to desire that Conkling should be sus-
tanned in war against the prerogative OF
the President is strange to say the least.
After q man has been honored as he has
been by the republican party, after he has
had two terms as President Of the United
States, that he should place his friendship
for Conkling before the welfare of his
party and country is indeed amazing.
Gratitude and friendship are noble traits
Of character, but when they lead man
like Grant away from the path of duty
and right. and influence him to sacrifice
the claims of great party, and to take
away the powers vested by the Constitu-
ton in the President of the United States
to please senatorial despot, they degen-
crate into perfect absurdjty. We had
supposed General Grant incapable OF max
ing the weak talk which he has made
about this Conkling contest. He seems
to have lost that native good sense with
which he has been credited, yielding it
up to the adulation of Conkling as COM
pletelv as slave ever bowed to the will Of
his master.
Itwouldhave been better for Grant S fame
had he preserved that reticence in this
case which has distinguished him in all
others. He has only opened his mouth at
this late period in his life to utter nom
sense. to give himself away for conceit-
ed, arrogant and foolish man who has no
one to blame but himself for the loss Of
his seat in the Senate and the humiliation
to which he is subjected by finding that
the legislature OF New York has accepted
his resignation as final and will not re-
turn him to the Senate.
Or is it possible that there is something
more in Grants clinging to Conkling than
mere friendship? Have they plans for 1884
which are not known to the public Is the
third term project still a political entity ?
Is our great military commander, whom
we have all delighted to honor and still
continue 10 honor for his grand achieve
ments, so duped by Conkling as to believe
third term IS possible to him against the
deep seated convictions of this people on
the third term question? If the be so then
there is a meaning in Grants support of
Conkling and his attacks upon Garfield and
his Cabinet deeper than mere personal
friendship. Time will tell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16
WASHINGTON.
Agricultural Returns of Cotton and
Wheat.

The following report showing the condi-
ton of the cotton and wheat crop, was is
sued to day. The cotton returns show q
total in area planted to be less than one per
cent more than last year. The condition il
much lower, being .93 this year against SO
last year at the same time, and &c in 1879.
The weather is generally reported too vet
and cold. The crop shows large decline
since last year. The area reported is only sc
per cent. of that in 1880. The condition,
however, is fully equal to that of last year
at the same time.
Of winter wheat, the condition is reported
at an average for the whole country Of only
..6. The principal complaints are from
Michigan, Indinana and Illinois, where,
owing to the most unfav orable weather, there
is great damage from chinch bugs and the
Hessian fly. California reports a very low
condition. caused by the cold weather and
drought.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16
A DEPUTATION


" I00iaus Gene to washington for a
Talk With the Great Father.
WASHINGTON, June IA. Indian Commits
sioner Pierce had a surprise this morning.
runaway Indians of the Chippewa tribe in
Wisconsin, accompanied by an interpreter,
all in their paint and feathers, marched into
his Office unannoanced and squatted uncere-
moniously for pow WOW. The quartette ar
rived here last night. and proceeded to an
hotel announcing that they had come to see
great father. They registered as Ben New
mexico, Cbas. Contre, Macon and Scar Bare
wrest. The interpreted told the commits
sioner that they Represented l75 families. who
had sent them to Washington, in the hopes
of securing . new reservation.
Commissioner Price gave them sharp
lecture for rushing to Washington. on a USE
less expedition. "You can get no lands
here" he said, land I think that YOU had
better 20 back and work your cord and pota-
toes. This running over the country won't
do. You are we'll provided and can gain
nothing by coming to Washington, and must
60 back and SO inform your people" They
were then sent back to their hotel with a re-
peated admonition to so home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16
WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next - Hour.

War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer.
Washington ID. c., June l6.-l a. m
For the New England and Middle States
fair weather; westerly winds becoming varla-
BILE: stationary or lower temperature.
Special Weather Balletin.
A general rain has fallen in the Upper
Mississippi valley. In the other districts fair
weather has prevailed. Southerly winds has
prevailed west of the Mississippi river. Tenn
perature has fallen decidedly in the lake re-
gion and ST. Lawrence valley, elsewhere II
has remained nearly stationary. The follow :
ing are the highest temperatures reported to-
day Shreveport, l0l: Vicksburg, 80; Mem
phis, Montgomery and Eagle Pass. %;
Fort Gibson, Fort Sill and Augusta, sc; at
Omaha, 95. The rivers have risen foot at
afro, Is inches ut Louisville, - inches a,
Cincinnati. and fallen foot at Nicksburg.
The Ohio river will at and below Louisville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16

Souri, ABISGroS, Mass. June Is. The
Old Seventh Massachusetts, Infantry held
their annual reunion at this village to-day.
This being the Goth anniversary of the day
the regiment was mustered into the service.
Each of the ten companies comprising the
regiment were represented. At II O'Clock a
business meeting was held. VIM. H. Wade,
of Attleboro', presided H. A. Cushman, of
Taunton, Secretary, read the annual report.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, VIM. H. Wade of
Attleboro'; Secretary, H. A. Cushman of
Taunton; Treasurer, Zeba F. Bliss. Taun-
ton. 1t was voted to hold the next meeting
1t Mansfield. Alter the business meeting
the company repaired to the the dinning hall
where an excellent dinner was served Az
ter the removal of the cloth. speeches we're
made BY several local celebrities. Letters
were read from Gen. Davis, Inspector Gen.
Of the U. s. A., reciting valorous deeds of
the regiment and regretting his inability to be
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16
THE SESSION


Of Friends.
PORTLAND, June Is. The Friends New
England Meeting opened at $50 this morn
ing. Mr.. Dongan Clarke conducted a social
meeting. At 10, there was joint business
session. Elizabeth L. COmstock addressed
the Injecting in behalf of the Kansas refu-
gees, giving an account of their condition.
She recommended setting apart tract Of
land for their settlement. A communication
from the Kansas Yearly Meeting was read by
Margret H. Gates. A lettet from Governor
St. John Of Kansas, endorsing Elizabeth l..
Gates and Laura Haviland, and highly COM
mepding their work among the Kansas mig
gers, was read. The Women's Meeting also
commended the work Of Mrs. Comstock,
and calls were made for donations of money
and clothing to be sent to Kansas.
The committee on the Freedmen's Normal
Institute at Marysville, Tennessee, reported
showing the condition of the institution to
be very prosperous, with a total attend
ance of 2O7. The total expenses for the
year had been S747, and met by contribu-
tons and collections. The committee rec
commended an appropriation Of $1,000 from
this meeting. The report was accepted. At
o'clock Wednesday afternoon, there were
separate business sessions; Wednesday ev-
ening, at 7.3O o'clock, a joint business. The
business will probably be finished Thurs
day. a.,
The mems meeting assembled at 4 o'clock.
A communication was read from George
Surge of Woodthrop Sydenham Hill road,
London, requesting the society to accept an
endowment of $25. 900 for the benefit of the
Freedmen's Normal Institution at Marysville.
Tenn, subject to certain specified condit-
ions. The endowment was duly acknowl-
edged. The joint committee on home and
foreign missions presented report which
was accepted. Epistles to yearly meetings
of Kansas and Iowa were read. The COM
mittee on temperance presented their annual
report. At the evening session the report of
the committee on bible schools was read
The report of the Friends residing in the
British Provinces and on the condition of the
Western Indians was ad, followed by re-
marks from several. The report of the COM
mittee on mission work in North Carolina
was read and $500 was appropriated for the
ensuing year; last year S633.54 were expend-
ed by the committee and the same amount
was received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16
Suicide in Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June Is. Hugo Van MALTA
pert in this city, and son of German noble
man. suicided last evening by jumping from
the top of the water works tower, 160 feet
killing him instantly. 1t is ascertained the
suicide was the son Of the present chamber.
lain of Emperor William of Germany, and
his family name is Mallapert Won MELVILLE
Of Frankfort on the Main, one of the oldest
German families, and which has held a mum
Der of leading positions in the Empire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16

It is believed that under Postmaster
General James business-like and econom-
ical management the Post Office Depart
ment will. at the end of the next fiscal
year. be found selfsustaining. If so. it
will be the first time since 1851. when the
revenue of the Department was $6.627.
600. against s6,27s,OOO expenditures. In
1880 the revenue of the Department had
grown to &33 200. 900. but the expendi-
TIRES unfortunately were $50 100000. A
good part Of this arose from illegal Star
route contracts. which Mr.. James has cut
off. His retrenchments are being extend
cd into every nook and corner of his De-
partment to the great advantage of the
National Treasury and the marked i'm
provement in the Post Office accounts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16

And now they are agitating the subject
Of driving common carriages on common
roads by electric power. and have made
some progress in carrying the project in
to execution. When the thing is COM
pleted all that will be necessary will be
to keep box Of the electric energy on
hand in order to have a team that will
carry you fifteen miles an hour in a coach
On . common road. At least that is what
Is reported about the matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16

understood that the proposed London
statue of Lord Beaconsfield will be set up
in Parliament square, the large space of
ground which lies to the north of the new
houses of Parliament. and in which already
stands statue Of Palmerston. Subscrip-
tons have not been numerous or large rs
yet. Some anxiety is expressed that the
subscriptions should not come in more
readily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16

The Bath Times reports the complexion
Of the delegates elected in Sagadahoc
to the republican congressional conven-
ton to be as follows: Wakefield 30 !;
Spaulding, 10; Goss, 3. There is con-
siderable excitement about the selection
ola candidate tor Congress IN this dis
trict. but the candidate nominated at the
full support of all the republican voters
in the district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16

BosroS. June Is. Reports are in circula-
ton here seriously affecting the stability of
the Globe "Spark Arrester" company of this
city, and of threatened legal complications
which will envolve its managers 1t is
claimed that the company has made incorrect
representations for the purpose of disposing
Of its stock, and that many of the patents
claimed to be owned by the company are the
the corporation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16
MEETING OF THE BOSTON BAR.
They Meet to Express Their Apprecia
ton Of Hon. j. =. Abbott.

BosToN, Mass, June Is. A meeting
of the bar was held att the Limited
States Court house, this morning, to take &C.
ton concerning the death of Hon. John 5.
Abbott, who died suddenly, Sunday. A large
number were present, including many from
Maine. Hon. George 2. Sanger, U. S. Dis
trict Attorney, presided, and J. G. Stetson
was chosen Secretary. Hon. Thomas L.
Wakefield ann ounceh the death OF Mr.. Alb
bott. He alluded freelingly to his long and
blameless life, the high reputation he won in
other States and his earnest labors here
Eulogistic remarks we're made by several
members of the bar, after which the COM
mittee to attend the funeral and to draft and
present resolutions expressing the entiments
OF the bar were adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16

It's said at the War Department that
the result of fhe Whitaker Court Martial
will not be made public for several weeks.
The verdict and all the papers in the case
are now in the hands of the Judge Advo-
cate General for examination and review.
This It is expected will take several
weeks. and upon being done. he will trans
init his opinion to the President for final
action.
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California Mining stocks.
Chicago Produce Market.
CHICAGO, June ID.

FLOUR-in good demnnd.
wHEAT-lower; No. Chicago Spring. lOi cash
III; July at l2i l2l; Aug 12i; Sept. 9sa Oh;
No red winter G7dl IL.
CORN active and firm at 45di5i and cash
49, bid; 45I for July; Aug. 46s Sept. Az
OATS = higher; 39i for cash; 3sb for June; 2Qa
bid for July; 2s5 for Aug.
kYE-dul; IS.
Enthusiastically at 10.
PoRK-at l6 so for cash and 10 52a for June
16 65 fer July.
LARD-at 10 s2i for cash and June 10 s7a for July
10 IA for Aug.
BULK MEAT-Shoulders, 5 20; Short rib, AZ
Short clear, 8 70.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16

GARDINER, June 10. The house and barn
with quantity of hay, owned by Warren
Ware If Chelsea, was destroyed by fire.
Loss. $500; insured for $500 in the Howard
Insuradce Co. Cause, defective hue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16

In voting, Reitz from the eth Kings county
district sent to the clerks desk q resolution
adopted by the 10Th ward, republican associa-
ton, declaring it to be their opinion that
Conkling and Plat cannot be reelected,
therefore requesting Reitz to vote for such
candidates as could be elected. and would
represent the republican party. He there
fore voted for Richard Crowley, instead Of
Conkling.
The convention then proceeded to vote to
fill Platt's vacancy
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RoQnd for Chicago.

CHICAGO, June Is. The Sons Of Maine
have received word from Boston that two
car loads of prominent business men have
started for Chicago to attend the annual BAN
quet, Thursday evening. Hannibal Hamlin
and Gov. Garcelon are among them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16
A Military Visit.

PORTLAND, June Is. The Richard Light
Infantry of Gardiner, arrived at Portland,
Wednesday morning. and we're received by
the Portland cadets, who will give them
dinner, clambake, and . moonlight sail
among the islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16

QUEBEC, June Is. An official statement
of losses at the recent fire shows that 64a
house we're burned and 1911 families con-
sisting Of CO.'S persons rendered homeless.
Two-thirds of the sufferers lost all and had
no Insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16
Entire. for tn. Res.tt. at Ottawa.

OTTAWA. Ont. June Is. A grand regatta
takesp lace here July Dominion Day. Entries
for the professional sculling race are Wallace
Ross, St. John;J. II. Riley, Saratoga; j. 5.
Kennedy. Portland, Maine: G. II. llosmer,
Boston; J. Gardiner, Orella; L. IL. krontz,
Toronto: IL. Mcdonald, Ottawa; +. A.
Plaisted, Tor INTO. Trickett, the Australian
Oarsman, is expected to enter, should his
new boat be ready.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16

The Central Vermont Railroad has tax
en- . positive position regarding Sunday
excursion trains. In reply to recent APP
plication for one from marlborough to
Townsend. the Superintendent replied
that 1t could not be done in that case or
any other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16
Boat Race.

HALIFAX, June Is. The four mile scul
race between John Mckay ofDartmouth, and
P. H. Conlep of Portland, Me-, for $500 a
side takes place tomorrow afternoon on Bed
ford Basin. Both men are in good condition.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.


COSCoRD, N. H., June Is. The legisla.
ture, in convention, to-day, elected the fol-
lowing State officers: Secretary of State
A. B. Thompson. Concord Treasurer, Scion
A. Carter. Keene; State printer, Parsons B.
Coggswell, Concord; Commissary General,
George E. Lane. Exeter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16
He told the Truth

was troubled with Liver Complaint for
years and suffered terribly. Lake the Drug
gist advised me to take Sulphur Bitters.
took three bottles and now am well man.
MdnUfactnrer, WaterburY. June ttuth&s&w
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Dangerously III.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, June 10. Master
W. +. Halsey of the steamer Rodgers, is
dangerously ill, therefore the steamer did not
sail Tuesday. Master c. Putnam has been
detailed to fill Halsey's place. The vessel
will probably sail tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-16
Maine Steamship Co.,
Semi Weekly Line to NesU York.
Steamers EIeanora and Eranconia.

Will, until further notice, leave
. Franklin Wharf, Portland, every
e8Nk MONDAY and THURSDAY, at
Aze - O'Clock, p. NJ, and leave Pier IS,
East River, New York, every MONDAY and THURS
DAY ats4 =. VI.
During the summer months these steamers will
stop at Vineyard Haven their passage to and from
New York. Price, including statsroons, q. 90.
These steamers are lifted up with nne accommoda-
tons for passengers. making this very desirable
route Tor Jewellers between New York and Maine
Goods destined beyond Portland or New YORK for
warded to destination at ence.
From Dec. LIST TO May LIST, no passengers will be
taken by this line.
HENRY FOX, General Agent, Portland.
J. +. AMES, Agent, Pier IS, f. R.. y.
Tickets and state rooms can be obtained at a Ex-
change street. iunel6-iu
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Fire in stockton.

SrocKToS, June Is. The house and out
building owned and occupied BY Capt L. B.
Small. were burned, Tuesday night Loss,
5000; insured 5000. Cause unknown.
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If Vice President Arthur could see him.
self - Others see him, he would 70 : 6shiue
or hide himself IN the North Woods until
after the New York senators were elected
EFckange.