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SEEKING DEATH AT NIAGARA.-A telegram to
the N. Y. Herald from Niagara Falls, August It'll.
says: Mrs. Kate Adams, residing at No. 159
Cedar street, Buffalo, attempted to commit sui
eide last night by jumping into the Niagara
river from in front of the pulp mill just above
the American Falls. She was noticed by an
attendant in curiosity store near the spot. to
act strangely, but not enough to admit of inter
ference. Shortly afterward Mrs. Adams made
the fearful leap. The alarm was at once given
and Mr.. W. A. Philpot, who happened to be near,
threw off his coat and vest. ran down the bank
some hundred feet, where the lady had drfted
into the stream, and brought her safely to land.
In response to a telegram j. T. Adams arrived
here to-day and took the lady in charge. A de-
ranged mind was the cause of the suicidal at
tempt.
A NOVEL DIVORCE SUIT.-A telegram from
Cleveland, Ohio. August 6. says Chang Lee. a
Chinese laundryman, has filed petition for di-
vOrce from his wife, Elizabeth, an Irish woman,
whose maiden name was Barnes. In his petit
ton he alleges that he married the defendant In
November 1875. but that after time defendant
fell, and has since made practice OF association
with such Caucasian males as offered their at
tention This is said to be the first case of the
kind that has ever occurred east OF the Rocky
Mountains, il it has ever been paralleled in the
United States. Chang is quite swell among
his countrymeA owning several OF the laundries
of the city. dressing in the most approved style.
and profuse in the matter of watch chain and
jewelry. Shortly after his marriage he cut of
his queue, as some allege, in self-defence. his
wife finding it much too convenient an append
age for his comfort.
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III NERVE AND BRAIN TREATMENT. Sneci6v

MANHOOD RESTORED.-A victim of early impru-
7l dence, causing debility premature decay
etc. having tried in vain every known remedy, has dis
covered simple means of self which he viii send
free to his fellow sufferers.
Address j. Fl. REEVES,
oct7-eo 40 Chatham street. New York,
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. IN and after AUGUST IsT, 1891 the steamer T. V
AshONSAIIH will leave her wharf foot of nh street
NO. p Ia. every MONDAY. THURSDAY and SATUR-
Sari ut an river landinss- On MONDAY far as
.sonIin ferry On THURSDAY, Nomini, Curriornan
anu anu LeosnaFdtown. On SATURDAY. Currioman and
s.utown, connecting each trip with steamer Mys-
&c a. Matthias Point for Brent's wharf Chappen Point
DIX tx Rouse, Little Ferry and Mattox Creek
S3-o-lHi j. r. WOOD, Manager
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PARKER, THE TREACHERoUs GUIDE. SHOT
Parker, who committed the assault on Mrs. Bull
in the AdirOndacks, was arrested on the bank O
Long Lake, Hamilton county, NY, On Saturda,
afternoon. He resisted and Constable Cali sho
him through the left breast. His recovery il
doubtful
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The Gun and Its Development by w. W. Greener so
JET Davis Rise and Fall of the Confederate Gov
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KILLED HIS MOTHER.-James Duffy, a thirteen
year old boy, picked up a gun on Saturday in the
clearinghouse at BridgetOn, N. j., where he
and his mother were spending the summer. and
began playing with it. Several times he pointed
it at his mother and others and she finally ordered
him to put it away. He said "Oh mother, what
are you scared Of? 1t amt loaded and just then
the gun went Off. The charge went through his
mothers heart, killing her instantly.-New York
Herald today.
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Fr!ens a Duett E Stuart Phelps.
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Poems of Ballads; Heine.
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MADAME DE FOREST HAS REMEDY FOR La
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r. b. Coleman, 7. q. address. Custer
ID. L. Range Jenney's Stockade.
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not. Under the present system of man
agment if a fire should take lace i'm the
county office, the lite frame shell
would i'm a few minutes be burned to
the ground and the chances would be
greatly in favor OF every book and paper
going up with it, especially should the
fire break out i'm the night. we would
then be at many thousands of dollars
expense in simply re-recording our
deeds, to say nothing of the endless
litigation which would ensue where all
records Of TITLES were obliteratcd.
With a court house We should have IL
fire-proof vault in which books, valuable
papers, and public money would be kept,
and even though We lost our building
by fire we would preserve our records.
These are but one or two of the salient
points Of argument in favor of the
bonds, enough more might be written to
fill this entire paper, but we believe
from ali the information which can be
gathered throughout the county, that so
large IA majority of the voters think Of
this matter about AZ We do that it is
needless to tire them with further argIl-
ment. OF the few who are now left to
oppose the measures, they are for the
most part blinded by prejudice which We
sincerely deplore but cannot remove
Where a man Won't be convinced il is Il
waste OF tmr~-~ayor to convince
him of anything, but to those wr,-~--
honestly seeking to hear all the argu-
ment of both sides that they may fully
post themselves before committing eth
er way, our article is addressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-21

The Legislative Committee on Reform
School visited that institution Friday. Messrs.
Lord of Cumberland, Fernald of Franklin
and Taber of Waldo from the Senate and
Messrs. Rowell of HalIowell, Smith of Mount
Vernon, Burr of Mercer, Smith of New
Sharon. Boothby of Gorham. Goodwin OF
Hodedon and Edgecomb of Limington from
the House arrived in Portland, Fri
day afternoon. They were met at
Woodford's corner by teams and
thence conveyed to the Reform school. In
the evening there was an exhibition in the
school in which Mr.. Boothby. who is a
teacher. took an active part. He expressed
surprise to find such bright boys in the school.
Short addresses were made by Messrs. Lord,
Boothbv. Rowell and Smith, in which they
EXPRESSED much satisfaction with the manage
ment and the methods used After the boys
had retired. Chairman Lord called the Board
N order. the accounts were examined and the
future wants of the school considered. The
committee remained at the school all night,
returning to Augusta Saturday.
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Card TO the Public.

The lecture advertised for last night was
in no respect a violation of the Lords day,
but many misunderstanding as such caused
an interference. Although advertised to-
night in Skowhegan, I have concluded to re-
main in Augusta and give the "eSpose OF
mediumistic humbugs." and will do so IN a
thorough manner. I understand that the
Sniritualists are prepared to accept my chal'
lcnge. SO I again pronounce each and every
medium in Augusta as cool, deliberate
sr,ndler and fraud, and invite you to the
nlatform with your tests tonight. Please
remember do not mean bluff" but bust
49,. ARTHUR A. WAITE.
p. S.-This additional expense caused by
DELAY will not interfere with the prices, 10
cents, and 25 cents for reserved seats
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COngressionaI Temperance Society,
MISHAPS AND MISDEEDS
LYNCH LAW IN TENNESSEE.
Five Negro Prisoners Taken From
Jail by Mob and Hung.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. February 10. Just as
Judge Stark was giving his charge TO the
jury at Springfield, last evening, in the case
of the LaProde murderers, and the sheriff
was about TO conduct the prisoners TO the
Jail. an armed mob rushed into the court
room. seized five negro prisoners and rushed
them out on the veran1a Of the court house
The officers attempted to rescue the prisoners
and over hundred shots were fired in
effectualiy. The mob succeeded in hanging
the prisoners.
A Nashville special from Springfield says
At the lvnching last night, Jim Elder asked
time to prav. Ore of the mob asked, ibid
YOU give LaProde time to pray:- Elder
responded. NO, I didn't" whereupon he
was noosed and swung instantly. The men
we're hanged from the veranda Of the court
house and were not cut down until s o'clock
this morning. The mob last night would
not permit a match TO be lighted. and after
securing the prisoners extinguished all the
court house lights. The coroner's jury
rendered verdict of death from hanging BY
persons unknown. 4 rumor not confirmed is
that the same mob found Murphy and Duffy.
who had turned State evidence, and lynched
Them last night. Gov. Hawkins will recon-
mend that the legislature take action to effici
entity prevent lvnching hereafter.
Body Found.
FALL RIVER. Mass. February 20. The
body of David RiSby. one of the six persons
drowned in the bay here on the 9th inst, was
found this afternoon. His body is the first
one recovered.
Dishonest Transactions Unearthed.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. February 10. Investi
CATION into the affairs of Matthew Kolb, he
died recently, brought to light forged bills OF
lading which Kolb had lately negotiated a,
the bank, to the extent of Sl25, 200. He ha.
been a member of the Philadelphia CONNER.
cial exchange twenty years. The bills were
all held by the Philadelphia Warehouse Co.,
q solid financial institution.
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A Row Again.

Pain and sickness bring on old age with
fearful rapidity. They make an ineessant
drain on the vital forces, and the weary steps
and faded cheeks of age often come when
the enjoyment of life should be at its highest.
Dr David Kennedy's ''Favorite Remedy
turns this kind of old age into youth AGAIN
Headache. pains in the limbs, troubles OF the
liver. bowels or kidneys vanish before 1t. and
feehle men and women become like rolicking
school boy. and girls once more One dol
,.- hottie. either at your druggists or from
tho Doctor at Rondout. n. Y feolo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-21
XVI c0NeREss-secoND SESSION.
WASHINGTON, February 10.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The credentials Of johnson n. Camden o.
West Virginia. Howell T. Jackson of Ten.
| nessee, James 6. Fair of Nevada. were pre-
scented.
4 joint resolution was passed allowing
tents in government depots TO be used by the
military companies visiting Washington y,
the Inauguration, and requiring the commit
tee of arrangements to indemnify the govern
ment against loss or damage TO the same.
Mr.. Saunders presenteda resolution which.
| at his suggestion. was tabled temporarily di-
reciing the committee OF commerce 10 in
crease the amount appropriated in the river
and harbor bill for Improvement of Ravigs-
ton of the Missouri river between its mouth
and Iankton. Dakota. 10 Sl3S, oao, as recon-
mended by the chief engineer of the War
Department as necessary for the next fiscal
year. \ number Of proposed amendments
TO the river and harbor bill WAS introduced
and referred.
| The bill establishing cattle disease
! bureau was taken up. Several amendments
were proposed. but without any progress on
the bill the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.
After the reading of the journal and the
passage of few private bills. Mr.. Carlisle,
iioiii tiit ways illttil>. Il OIL re-
| pealing all the laws imposing taxes on bank
checks. drafts and orders, bank deposits.
| friction matches, medical preparations. per-
fumes, cosmetics. cologne and other articles.
| which was referred to the committee of the
| whole.
Mr.. Whirthorne, from the naval affairs
committee. reported back the bill for the
| registration and enrolment of any vessels
built in foreign countries. which was re-
| ferred TO the committee on wavs and means
\ resolution 10 adjourn at O'Clock 10 at
tend the funeral of Fernando Wood was
unanimously passed.
Mr.. Cox said he intended to call up the APP
portionment bill to- lay. but learned that the
republicans had not concluded their confer
ence. He expected to call it up as soon as
he heard something definite from the other
side.
The House went into committee of the
| whole upoa the agricultural appropriations
An amendment was adopted appropriatng
$50, 900 for the purchase. propagation and
distribution Of seeds, providing that $1,000
| of il be expended in the experimental culture
| of cotton.
The committee rose without concluding
| the consideration. and a conference report
on the army appropriation bill was agreed TO.
| The conference report on the bill authorz-
ing the district commissioners to recommend
II site for the Union railway depot in Wash
ington, was agreed to, and the House at .
o'clock adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-21

Members of the Legislature are beginning
TO see glimmer of light through their work.
final adjournment may be reached in
'hfee, but probably not for four weeks yet.
Fresh matter keeps thrusting itself before the
committees. The Committee on Insane
Hospital are to hold a session every after
noon and evening until the evidence is all in.
seems to be the general impression that
"e institution will stand better before the
people of Maine, after this thorough sitting,
anairs will report finally TO the Legislature
mis week. The Judiciary Committee cannot
report for at least fortnight, as new business
coming constantly before them. The
railroad and Finance Committees have been
consolidated for the purpose Of considering
Tue railroad taxation bill. The Committee
on temperance will give hearing Wednes-
aay afternoon on petitions for a constitutional
amendment prohibiting the manufacture and
sale OF intoxicating liquors. Senator Bisbee
viii call the Committee on Congressional
Apportionment to session early this week.
great many States have been made up
oy the newspapers, but we learn that they are
lar out Of the way, and no fellow outside the
committee can tell how the counties will De
divided into Congressional districts. There
may be fight in the House over the report
OF the Valuation Commission, but we are IN
eiined to think that it will be accepted q"
Toto. OF course there is some growing over
individual cases where men think theii
towns have been valued too high. but these
srumblers are rare. The general sentiment
that it would be unwise to attempt to tear
70 pieces the careful and conscientious work
o. sixteen business men, who devoted some
seven months of their time to making up
valuation of the State Of Maine. If the wedge
enters. the members fear that they cannon
adjourn before midsummer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-21

We call the attention of our readers to the
Father Kemp concert advertised in our col
umns to take place this evening at the Free
Baptist church. One of the largest choruses
that has ever sung in this city will render q
number of the ancient songs, assisted by {
large orchestra. In addition, there will be
flute solos by Acterian, one of the best play
ers on that instrument in the country. The
piano accomplishments by the Misses Fogler
and Colburn, the songs by Miss Folger, Prof
Whitmore and Capt. Snow will add to the al.
fractions of the entertainment. We bespeak
for our Free Baptist friends crowded
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-21

The masquerade ball to be given in Halo
well on Wednesday evening next. under the
auspices of the new steamer company, will
be the grandest affair of the kind ever given
in the city. The management is first-class,
music irst-elass-Chandler' Band,-and on
Tuesday, at l o'clock z. NJ. there will be
opened at Wilson Hall three hundred of the
finest and freshest costumes ever brought
into Maine, and to be ret ut one-half the
usual prices. 4 social and financial success
is already assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-21

HE WINsLow TIN MINE.-All the old
hands have been discharged, and an entirely
new crew put on-not for any fault with the
former crew, but simply to secure more
economical management. which is certainly
a good indication. Thirteen picked men
experienced miners from the Sullivan mines
are now at work in three shifts of s hours
eaeh' under the superindence of Mr.. Barrett,
aCornish miner. who has had and experience
OF thirteen years in the tin mines of his ma
i've land. They are now down about So feet
win very hopeful indications, but Mr.. Bar
rett does not expect to find ore in paying
quantities until lie shall reach depth OF
about $50 feet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-21

Pejepscot Encampment of Auburn, the
members of which were treated so royalty
on their visit to Augusta last October, have
prepared suitable testimonial for Jephtha
Encampment of this city. which will be pre-
sented to the Encampment tomorrow evening,
from the Auburn Encampment. The Grand
Officers of the Grand Encampment will also
be present and exemplify the new work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-21
Loss by the Recent Snow Blockade
MARINE NEWS.
Collision of Steamers.

New YORK. February 10. Steamer City
of Boston of the Norwich line. arrived at II
to-day in a damaged condition, having been
in collision off Harris Island with Steamer
Elm City. last night in fog. The City OF
Boston was struck at the forward ganzwav.
carrying away the guard the entire distance
between the forward gangway. The Elm
City was badly damaged at her stern. They
parted. the Elm City proceeding to New
Haven, and the City of Boston to her dock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-21
FOREIGN NEWS.
Affairs in Ireland,

DUBLIN. February 70. The Orange emer-
geney committee met to-day. After disposing
OF routine business, they drew up telegram
which they despatched TO the Grand Master
of Canada. requesting the aid OF Oranyemen
and other Protes,ants of the Dominion to
enable the committee to further oppose the
Land League and assist the prosecuted
Protestan,s.
NEW YORK, February 20. A Dublin
special says: A great rent-paying movement
Is gathering Roadway. Lord Digby's ten
ants, 10 the number of 700, after holding out
in most determined manner for Griffith's
valuation, have paid their rents in full less the
landlords abatement OF ten per cent The
authorities Of Dublin Castle are quietly
awaiting the passage of the coercion bill 10
carry ont their part of the programme. The
lists of those who are To he imprisoned are
already prepared, and proclamations are TO
be issued by the Lord Lieutenant and printed.
The country will be surprised. not at the ex-
tent 10 which the power of the authorities
under the bill will he exercised. but at the
leniency with which the bill will be put in
force. The ordinary law is beginning to
assert itself throughout the country with
vigor which ii was not supposed TO possess,
and there is a growing disposition not 10
interfere with this satisfactory movement
This is, as regards land league with Fcnians.
Molly Maguires and Rihbonmen. the case is
different They will be dealt with in most
vigorous manner.
In the Commons.
LONDON. February 10. Just before the
Commons adjourned last night the speaker
said he had considered various questions and
suggestions addressed to him. and framed
new rule in lieu Of those announced Thurs
day. which he trusted would meet the views
of TIE House.
Ensland's' Finances.
The Times says that it il probable that
the revenue for the current year exceeds the
estimate by nearly $40 00o 600. The expen-
ditures NAV prove not TO have been above
the estimate in addition 10 the cash surplus.
which would be thus in hand. the national
finances are better by S4,ooo,ooo.
In General.
Parnell started for Ireland Saturday night.
Two thousand engineers will embark for
Natal. the 10th inst.
A despatch from Kilot, Persia, saws that
10000 families have gone eastward to con-
struct a stronghold near Merr.
A decree has been published in Paris pro-
hibiting importation into France of sailed
pork, bacon and ham from the United States.
The village of Brewers, department OF
Savoy. France, was destroyed by two avail
anches. Fifteen persons were killed; dam
age go 600 francs.
The Press Association understands that
the English cabinet and the Boer govern
ment have been several days discussing the
terms of peace proposed by the latter. 1t is
believed this accounts for Gen. Woods adj
vance being unopposed.
1t is decided to give lianlan public re-
ception ut Toronto, on his return. He will
also be presented with a valuable service of
silver plate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-21

Officer Bfeen was taking 4 man to Jail
Saturday, who swore before Judge True that
he had no money to pay his fine. When the
granite walls of the Jail rose up before him,
he begged the officer to .lacken his grip. and
taking penknife from his pocket, he ripped
open a seam in his vest and pulled out roll
of bills, with which he liquidated the de-
mands of the county.
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Condensed TELEGRAMS.

The elevators at ST. Louis, Mo-. are load
ing barges with wheat and corn for foreign
Simmer, via New Orleans. Three to four
hundred thousand bushels will be sent out
early this week, with more to follow.
Railroad Commissioner A. d. Briggs died
Sunday morning at Springfield. Mass, aged
81 years. He had been twice mayor OF
SprmgAeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-21
Assure Remedy.

Person. of sedentary habits, such as
clergymen, lawyers. and merchants. VINO
suffer from want of appetite, faiptaIion'
Debility, slight Constipation ana ctne. name
less ailments, will find the feopie .A'oe"e
T tn Ritters sure and safe remedy. See
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