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Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
" ASilINGTON.
Committee " ork.

WAsHINGroS. February II. The Senate
committee on territories authorized Senator
Saunder TO report 4 recommendation for
creating the territory of Pembina to consist
of the north of Dakota.
In the House committee on foreign affairs.
to-day, the two joint resolutions introduced
in the House by Representative Newhcrrv,
providing for joint committee of the Senate
and House to investigate the alleged false and
fraudulent proofs and statistics used before
the Halifax fisheries commission, and pro.
viding for a joint commission by the United
States and Great Britain 10 investigate the
same. were referred To a sub committee. " iih
instructions to report to full committee ut an
early date as possible.
The committee also agreed to repor; a bill
appropriating s60, 900, the sum asked by the
State OF Maine, for the purpose OF bridging
the st. Johns and st. Francis rivers. pro-
vided the Dominion of Canada shall ap,
proprate an equal amount.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
xlVl C0nGREss--SeCoND SESSION
WASHINGTON, February II.
SENATE.


SENATE.
Bills and joint resolutions were referred,
including one BY Mr.. herman in relation 10
the international exposition of 1888, which
was referred to the committee on finance
Mr.. Hoar Offered resolution istructing
the Judiciary committee 10 consider and re-
port whether the assembling at the seat of
government of large bodies Of organized and
armed troops. not under command of
officers Of the United States, or any Naiiona!
authority. would not he likely to prove in the
future dangerous IN practice, ami whether
any legislation or opinion by Congress was
desirable.
Mr.. uosr said the resolution had no
relevance to the coming inauguration, but
any such president hereafter, might prove
dangerous.
Mr.. Conkling thought the time for inquiry
inopportune. and asked iha, the resolution
lie over under the rules,
Mr.. Hereford construed the resolution in
allowing the regular army 10 attend and
torhidding volunteer organizations, as the
| announcement of a doctrine dangerous to the
liberties of the people. The resolution was
laid over,
Mr.. Dawes made a personal statement, in
reply 10 the letter of Secretary Schurz
Mr.. Dawes reasSerted what he had said
concerning the treatment of the Poncas and
said he would not be deferred from the per
| tormauce Of his duty by the secretary Of the
interior.
The postal bill was resumed, The amend.
ment pending was one appropriatinc 81 ,o00
600 in aid of the additional foreign postal
service IN American iron and steel vessels.
The question was upon an appeal taken by
MIR. MaNcy from decision OF the chair rul.
ing The amendment out of order rs constitut-
ing general legislation uron an appropriation
bill Amer Il long discussion hv the chair.
the decision was ovorrulled by the Senate. A
substitute for the amendment. though TO the
same effect, was then submitted, hut he SEN
ate adjourned without action.
lloUsE.
After disposing of miscellaneous business,
the House Went into committee Of the whole
on private calendar.
The appropriation committee Of the House
agreed 10 report iavorablv the bill appro-
priating $4,000 for vessel 10 send for
steamer Jeanette. provided said vessel
shall he manned by volunteers from the navy.
At 2.45 the House was still in committee
for consideration of private bills, None but
the pension bills have come up for discussion.
The committee rose at and the House
adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
DIR COTNTRY'S HISTORY.

xs~ OUR COUNTRY'S HISTORY
This is a rare combination. DIR. Lossing has
made himself wide reputation by his nu-
merous well-written histories and biographies.
combining with truthfulEess of detail
charming stvle. No writer since the days ot
Peter Parlev has completely won the
hearts of the Young. DIR. LOSING has keen
appreciation of the great need OF the present
generation. being informed upon the impor-
tant facts and principles of our nations liie
He takes up the work at the period Of the
apocryphal discoveries \. D. 1902, and
closes with the present Presidential term, IN
Producing munv facts not heretofore written
ND. The illustrations of the work are very
spirited, and form an important an attractive
| feature. There has been 10 time within the
past twenty years when we so much needed
a good history. And it must he OF great ser
vice in re-establishing the waning patriotism
of the age. and implanting in the minds Of
our people, especially the young, the stirring
incidents of our history. ieol"1iw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

CHURCHES AND MNIsTERs.-Services at
all the churches, as usual, to- o-morrow.-Rev.
A. j. Rackcliffe, from the Bangor Theolog-
cal Seminary, will supply the pulpit at the
Congregational church.-Rev. G. w. Quin-
by, editor of the Gospel Banner, will preach
IN Waterville, on exchange with Rev. Mr.
Battles of Bangor, who will supply the Uni
versalist pulpit in Augusta. Father
John Murphy, brother of Rev. Father Muir
ply Of st. Mary's church, Augusta, accom-
panied by his sister, Miss Annie Murphy, ar
rived at his native town of Liscarrall, Ire
land, on January 2lst. His former towns
men gave him warm welcome Temper
ance Sunday" at the Methodist church to-
morrow; preaching on the subject of intem-
perance at lOa A. NJ, by the pastor. X. w.
Dunn, Esq, of Waterville, President of
State Temperance Society, will speak at I
in the evening. The Centennial Jubilee
Singers of Harper's Ferry, who sang in this
church two years ago, will be present and
sing at both of the above services. They are
singing in the interests of ''Peoples Church :,
Boston. A collection will be taken.-Rev.
Mr.. Penney will deliver the next sermon
in his series of illustrated sermons at the
Free Baptist church tomorrow evening. Sub
ject: 1.-The Dark Mountains" Large oil
paintings will lie used TO illustrates this sub
lect. Seats are free and all are invited
Bishop Nicely of Portland will oticiate and
preach in St. Marks church tomorrow.
Early celebration at IL o'clock. Other
services at 1870 A. NJ. and =. NJ. Rev.
Mr.. Barrows of Rockland, will preach to-
morrow at the First Baptist Church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
Supe rlOr Court. kennebec County, Judge
WhitehOuse Presiding.


ol3. Thomas Peters VS.. kcnnebec Wire
Works. This case was given to the jury
this morning. They returned verdict for
the plaintiff for SIP.
223. Alonzo F.. Chesley VS.. Bradbury F..
King. Bean and Beane for plaintiff; Cor
nish and Joseph Baker for defendent. This
is an action on the case. The parties reside
in Mt. Vernon, and either side have cloud
of witnesses in court. The plaintiff claims
damage to the amount of $1,000. and bases
his claim on the following statement: In
October, 1863. he conveyed to the defendant
ten acres of land in Mt. Vernon, reserving
the right so draw water from certain spring
on said land by an aqueduct to his house.
barn and pasture: that in 1870 he and the
defendant laid an aqueduct branching on
p,aintitf'. land to his barn and defendant S
premises; that in August. 1879. the defendant
cut off the aqueduct where it entered the
plaintifr's land; the plaintiff then laid new
logs direct to the spring, drawing water until
Sept. 9th, 1850, when the defendant dug a
well and trench, tapping the veins that led
the spring and turning them TO point below
the spring and here attached his aqueduct
that the spring was thereby destroyed, so
that the plaintiff gets only surface water OF
very inferior quality and insufficient in
opantitv. Case not vet finished.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
Condensed TELEGRAMS.

In the Whitaker trial, Friday. a lengthy
discussion occurred as to neither Whitaker
be allowed to testify in his own behalf The
court reserved his decision.
John B. Caringtcn. proprietor and editor
Of the Journal and Courier, New Haven,
Conn. died Friday morning Of erysipcla .
lie established that paper and was the oldest
publisher and editor ia the State
Fifteen inches Of snow fell in Kansas since
Thursday night. and the storm continues. 4
strong gale is blowing and snow is drifting
and badly blocking the roads,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

oo"mitteee ON Agricultural, Tools
at Work.

ne committee to investivate the charges
against Thomas B.. Swan, member of ,ha
mouse from Minot, met in the State Ho,.o
iast evening. VIM. H. Bigelow. Eso .,
augusta, Post Office Inspector o,ra
lengthy testimony before the committee giv.
ing Tie details of the swindle which baxs Al.
ready been widely published, and exhibi,inc
'he circulars, bogus machines, etc. sen, ou,
oy Swan. The following letter from ona ..
''e indignant victims was read to the com.
mittee:
, AsDovER, Feb. I, 1851.
EASTERN MASUFACTURIxC Co;
lOur corn shellar has come, but no gaar
l nave heard that they made wooden nu,.
negs In Maine think you had bette send
me one to go with your shellar. I .bint
your GO. must be all democrats. for
u" not think there is republican thar {.
.neah enough to be in such mean busines.
II mere Is one. tell him to do as Judas did or
pe'e himself to death as soon as he can. for
we uoh want one of our party in so mean a
uusiness. think there is men TO mean 70
i've IN civilised community.
K. E. EDsoS.
oamuei NJ. Bradley of Mechanic Fails.
assistant postmaster at that place, testified as
to Swans transactions at the post-oftice.
swan had taken out all the letters addressed
TO the Eastern Manufacturing Company. He
had assisted Swan in November for some
time, addressing envelopes. They were sent
TO parties in New Hampshire. Swan had
shown him diagram of what he was going
to send out as corn shelter, and he supposed
1t was to be a bang up good article as repre-
sented Mr.. Bradley produced the post-office
records OF money orders and registered let
ters, showing that Swan had receipted for
all the letters directed to the Eastern Man
ufacturing Co. Swan had always, apparent
ly, up To this time. been honest in his
transactions, and he had no suspicious but
that he WAS doing Legitimate business.
During the month of January fl registered
letters We're receipted for by Swan at the
Mechanic Falls post office. After hearing
Mr. Bradley's testimony the committee ad-
journed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
THE OIL PAINTING

IN exhibition at the store of DIR. Hawes,
nno',,owell. nos and which will be at the jewelry
na. a.s Of =. r. Pierce, Augusta, from Thurs.
,.u, ~ iii Saturday of this week. will be given
:" .be ladies of the Universalist Society.
Hsllqy ell, to the person Of either city who
Ill receiye the greatest number of votes
-. s,@ Tho same, the voting to close on Saturday
-. 'aa.noon next, at 4 o'clock. Full record of
-" voting will be given each day at both
,.,as 'ns Votes for each candidate on the last
i W. Boyde. Hallowell, E. R. Pierce,
augusta, referees.
Hallowell, Feb. I, 1881 FebSt5
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
Chicago Produce Market.

tuICAGo. February II.
FLotR-qui-t and unchanged, Western spring
81 % %: Minnesota, - t0a7 20, Winter whcats,
81 ~. wHEA fairly active and shade higher;
No Red Winter, 90; NJ Chicago Spring.
c,-@h. 01s; March, 9S' April, 81! No ? do at s7
EpRN-aciyc and f'm cash. 81. March. 81 !. pAIS
fairly active aud shade higher, cash, 2gl March.
30. KfE-steady aud unchanged at ~. BAhLLl-
trmer at Of. rbRk-acti g and firm. cash.
II ~; March, II 20; April, II -. LARD
strong and higher; cush, o 10; March, so April,
$50. Ia MtAIS-strOng and higher. Shout
ders, 4 &c; Shortrib. Is. Short clear, 90.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
The CONTEMPLATED Strike.
NEW NORk.
Collection OF Duties on Sugar.

NEw YoRk, February IL. The Chamber
of Commerce to-day received letter from
the Secretary of the Treasury in reply to the
report q the committee appointed hy the
Chamber 10 inve>tig gate the alleged illegal
collection of duties on sugar. The Sccre-
tarv defends his order OF Sept. ,. 1879. and
which was to prevent frauds upon the rev
onue and to protect honest importers and
sugar producers. Nothing has occurred 10
shake the confidence of the department as to
the correctness of the course pursued, The
request TO abandon the snits and refund the
duties in controversy cannot be complied
with.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
FIRES.


PnTTsvILLE. Pa, February II. Several
davs ago one Of the breasts of the inside
workings OF the Richardson collicry, operated
by the Philadelphia e Reading Coal and Iron
Co caught fire bv gas which i encountered
in abundance in this mine taking fire from a
blast 1t was thought the fire was under
control. but later developments show it to be
raging violently, and frequent explosions
have been heard. but far without serioa-
results. Preparations have been made to
food the mine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Neat ~ Hours.
War Dept, Office C.ncf Signal officer,
Washington, ID. c.. February l2.--I A. m. I
For the New England and Middle States,
increasing cloudinoSs. followed by rain,
westerly winds, backing to warmer southcr-
ly. and falling barometer. Cautionarv sig
mails at Woods IIoll, Boston and Section s.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

FOREIGN NEWS.
Affairs in ireland.

IoNpoN, February II. In the House of
Commons, in committee, TODAY, the coercion
bill was further considered. Mr.. Forster
SAID the object of the bill was not punish-
mcnt for but the prevention ot outrage and
lncitement thereto. He was willing to limit
retrospective action to oct. !, lSsl.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

The members of the bar in Cumberland and
hennebec counties have unanimously petit
toned for the restoration of the salaries of the
Superior Court judges to the amounts estab-
ll'hed at the tirpe the positions were accepted
oy the present incumbents. The salaries OF
The Supreme Court judges were likewise re-
duced two years ago, but were restored last
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
Adxerfisfnx Cheats.

II has become so common to write the De-
Ginning of an elegant, interesting article and
then run it into some advertisement Una. we
.vo;d all such cheats and simply cali auen-
,ion to the merits of Hop bltters IN as pam
honest terms as possible, to induce pe1ple ~
.hs;. krS xaiue will ever use anything else
p-cr;denre Adrerfsser.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

PuE's CURED BY LIEBTG Cos AESICATEp
EXTRACT OF WITcH HAZEL. Professor f. VI.
HALE. MD. lid. of the Chicago Medi-
cal College says; at has extraordinary
power over this disease" Professor SID
NEY RINGER. of the University Medical
College, London, says: Il have found 1t
singulsrly successful. Beware OF worthless
limitations Also cures Rheumatism, Catarrh
and Neuralgia.
Sold in fiftv cents and dollar sizes. teodSw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

Thomas \. Thorne, l.. /. Bumpus and the
Messrs. Dillingham; of Auburn, and Dennis
Hagerly OF Winthrop, are all in business in
ST. Louis. The cost of living in st. Louis is
about 81 week more than in Augusta.
whitmans Agricultural Works, removed to
st. Louis from Winthrop, employ $50 hands,
and can't fill all their orders.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

The holidays of 1881 fall on the following
aa!s Of the week: Washington's birthday,
tuesday; Decoration day, Monday; Christ
mas Sunday. Church holidays are as fol-
lows; Ash Wednesday, March B; Mid Lent,
March 20; Palm Sunday, April 10; Good
FRIDAY, April Is; Easter Sunday, April Il ;
ascension day, May &c; Advent Sunday,
Nov o..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

In another column Mr.. Fred Atwood of
Winterport calls attention to the "Meadow
King" moving machine. He will send de-
eriptive circulars free to any one making ap-
pcation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

Mrs. Phiena Loring, an old lady living in
the westerly part of the town of Richmond,
was found dead, Friday morning by her
neighbors. She was &c years of age and
lived all alone. Coroner z. X. Millay has
been called.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

Persons of sedcntary habits, such as
clergymen. lawyers. and merchants, VINO
suffer from want of appetite. Paipitation-
Debility. slight Constipation and other name
less ailments, will find the Peoples faVorhe
Tonic Bitters a sure and safe remedy. See
advertisement. F~~i~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EreHsH0 Report.
AINs NApI

Nrw YORK, February II.
Money fairly active nj lao on call, aud closed
Mt 8. Prime mercantile paper Ia5. Exchange
du NJ s2i tor long and e3l for short. Govern
menis strong AT da higher. state bonds irregular.
Railroad bond, irregular Stock market opened
steady and closed strong.
Transactions, 4H,N5 shares.
Closing bids:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

The services at the Christian Chapel, to-
morrow, will be as follows: Sabbath School
a. l.5o o'clock preaching at 2.30 and at Z
7. NJ, by the pastor. The evening discourse
will be one specially directed to the residents
Of Cushnoc Heights, in the interest Of gospel
work. All friends of the cause are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

A. G. Schotterbeck's corn, wart and bum
ion solvent, which we advertise this morning.
is said to be an excellent remedy for doing
the business it is used for. 1t is for sale by
all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

II. RICHARDSON. Sac and Fox Agency, In
dian Territory. says The ''Only Lung
Pad" has restored me to health, and l shall
be glad TO recommend it to any one.-Se
19r teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
DisgracefuI Scene in a Conrt Room.

CHICAGO. H.. February IL. In the
Superior Court to-day. when the distribution
Of some land was being contested by a num-
Der of German women, one Of the contestants
struck her leading Antagonist with her FIST.
The latter struck back ard then fastening
her fingers in her assailani's hair fierce
struggle ensued. The fight became general
and soon eight women, one 20 years old,
were engaged. The attorneys for the con
tesiants seized their principal clients and
after a struggle parted them and restored
order
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

The Bath Times delicately flatters the sea
captains of that goodly city, by asserting
that they are ''equal to none in the world"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
BY TELEGR
Associated Press Telegrams to the Dali,
Kennebee Journal
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Land League Meeting.


BosroS, February IL. An immense Land
League meeting was held ST Fsnneil Hall to-
night. Mayor Prince presided. Speeches
were made by the Mayor, Gen. Butler. Wen
dell Phillips, Hon. 2. \. Collins and others.
Letters from Gov. Long. eNGoy. Rice, Hon.
Josiah G. Abbott were read. Resolutions
strongly denouncing the recent action Of the
English government in connection with the
Irish affairs and calling upon the people o;
Ireland 10 persevere in the cause of reform.
were passed.
The Contemplated Strike.
FALL RIVER. February i. At 4 general
meeting of the United Weavers' Association,
held this evening. it was res9l.ed TO strike at
a certain number Of mills 10 be designated AT
meeting to he held ct the trades union
on Sunday. at which meeting the tiue 10
strike will also voted upon. The meeting
was large and enthusiastic.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

The meeting of the Committee on the In
sane Hospital has adjourned its hearing to
next Tuesday afternoon at = o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

A, the Good Templars to night, will be
given the temperance farce, "We are all Te-
totalers" and other attractions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
MISHAPS AND MISDEEDS.
BoId Attempt to Wreck n Train.

PETERsBrRG, Va. February IL. Another
bold attempt was made this afternoon to
wreck the Southern bound fast mail train on
the Petersburg & Welden II. II. by placing a
heavy rail on the track near Butte worth 5
Bridge Thomas Morer and Henry Bailey.
colored. were arrested. They confessed. and
sail they bad been paid 70 do the work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

This sloppy weather brings out the old
clothes and rubber boots.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
A Sure Remedy.

4 food and a medicine are combined IN the
most perfect manner in Malt Bitters-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

Inc committee rooms at the State House
'efe deserted yesterday afternoon, the
'peeial session of the House interfering with
"ae'r work. The Committee on Interior
"s'er' met in the Judiciary room, however
-'a gave hearings on several important mat
'e'' They voted to report ought to pass on
1e'l'ion of Benjamin and Frank h. Conant OF
1aoorn, for right to erecta boom across the
'ae Androscoggin river. They gave
ta!'ng on the petition of John T. Robinson
'A'ns for repeal of chapter 45S OF the
.-.' OF 1865, entitled an act to increase the
'''' OF the Bashegan Dam Co. The matter
;, laid on the table. The petition OF Ihos'
Agery to amend the charter of the Ban
s0' Boom Company, SO that the toll fo'
0@ and rafting logs shall be reduced
:. s''nie ID. Baker, Esq.,, of Augusta, and MI
''on Of Bangor, appeared for the petitioners
.ao Hon. William H. McCrillis of Bangor
me Boom Co. The Committee mee'
= morning to render their decision
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

pair Of secondhand platform scales; medium
size Address, stating size and price,
febstIw AMOS WupER 5 Co., Ha0oweu' ne
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
Hoods ISursNDNriZZU
FIRsT-oLAss STOCK pR1vILEGEs.

- New Street, New York,
Rotunda, Merchants Exchange, Phila.
~ German Street, Baltimore, Nd,
l26 Washington Street, Chicago. Ill
Refers in New York to Hon. Russell Sage, r. b.
Wallace L Co., Van Shaick & Co., w. r. Bcutter 4
Co. and New York Stock Exchange generally. Pan.
phlst and Quotations sent 10 any addssea.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

quite difficult but beautiful piece Of
'ofki' now being performed at the bindery
VI smith Reid. 1t is the mounting OF the
series OF maps issued by the National Gov
eInment in 1912. showing the line OF the
a0ftheastern boundary between the United
states and the Provinces, at that time. But
"o sets Of these maps are owned in Maine
vne belonging to the State, and one to the
.0niand Institute, and but three are said to
IN existence, one belonging to the United
oates. The remainder were destroyed by
ale' The series consists of thirty-nine maps.
Vnough one is missing from the Portland
The set now being mounted at the
S"se Bindery in this city, is for deposit IN
The State Library
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

sFor the purpose Of reducing our
Stock Of Winter Goods, Ue shall Offer
Great Bargains in all departments this
month
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12

The four class crews anu Tue o"so '
nine at Bowdoin College will commence work
in the gymnasium Monday next All 'ook
s,,w.rd to a successful season in the line OF
.ror,s Correspondence has been opened
with the Lake George Rowing Associatioh'
and should fair terms be obtained ana
favorable opportunity present itself, 'nere Is
M reason why Bowdoin should not De repre-
..,ted in a intercollegiate regatta. Inc
constitution of the base ball associatio" nav
;ny undergone a thorough revision' tIii' ue
,.r,mant of our sports is now placed on
.,,,rd foundation. and ii seems as thougn '"e
.l of the coming season can but be pront-
able and satisfactory.
7. oor,eouence of a misunderstanding an
regard to the hall, the lecture OF MIS-. ros
tor before the convention OF the state W. ~
r T. Tuesday evening, Feb. 18th, VIII oe
given in the Baptist church, lnsteau Vi
..Cr,nite Hall" as advertised. on this az
count it has been thought best to ho'd All '"e
meetings of the convention at the same pa
Nth the exception of the reception ""'e"
will be given NJ tue
this city. -----
There will be ''vesper Services AZ '"e
r,;,.r;.n church tomorrow Sunday e'e"'"s'
The folloxing is the programme of the mu-
| sic: - Shadows
Vesper hy"n' Longfellor.
| fall, Thayer.
kyrie, Kof-ehmar.
TIE Deuu !" ,,h the Coming Night.
| ''Protect US LUZ Curschmdn.
Gloria in Excelsis, Coopey.
..Come Unto Me"
''Oh for the wings u INemdeissohn.
Lords Prayer,-Chant. ..c,rss. I've and
Congregational hymn'-"ee'
Bye"
Seat, free; all are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-12
Custom Department.

We can still Sioac our customers a
rery Choice Line Of Hinter Hoolens. and
achile oar Prices are rery much Reduced
on The goods made to measure. shere w.U
be no change ~. The grade of .rork and
TRIMMINGS.