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Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
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At indianapolis, Ind, the House rejected
the bill allowing women TO vote for Presiden-
tial electors, by vote of 46 to 43.
The National Association of the veterans
of the Mexican war assembled at Louisville,
Tuesday. Gen. Tom Taylor presided. Gen.
w. l.. Jackson delivered an address of well
come, which was responded TO by Gen. J. n.
Denver.
The directors Of the First National Bank Of
PittstoD. Pa, voted to Withdraw its circula-
tion, amounting to s4jO.0O0.
In the Arkansas House Of Representatives
Tuesday, joint resolution was passed pro-
posing constitutional amendment prohibit
ing the sale of liquor in that State in the
Senate, a joint resolution fixing the pronoun-
citation Of the name Of that State as "Ar-
kansaw."
Gen. Sherman states that Gen. Hancock
will be present at the inaugural ceremonies
in the Senate and take part in the reception
at the National Museum building previous to
the ball in the evening, but will not enter the
procession.
At Baltimore, Md. Syndicate composed
Of the friends Of the Central, New Jersey,
Philadelphia & Reading and Baltimore &
Ohio railroads, purchased controlling
interest in the Philadelphia, Wilmington {
Baltimore railroads. The terms have not
vet been made public
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
THE COMMITTEES.
Their Work Yesterday Afternoon.

JUDICIARY.
A large batch of matters was considered
yesterday by this committee. They will re-
port legislation inexpedient on amendatary
bill relating to bribery at elections on order
relating to increasing pay of county commits
sioners: on order eqalizing salaries of coun-
ty commissioners. Ought not to pass on bill
to empower married women to CONVEY their
property without tine joinder of their hus T..
band; amending bill relating to jurisdiction
of notaries public to act in every county as
justices of the peace and quorum. Ought to
pass on bill to have term of court at Caribou,
Aroostook county: bill to make plantations,
having valuation Of $4,000. liable for pau
pers found within them: bill providing that
in towns not exceeding 800 legal voters the
selectmen shall not put upon lists names of
voters on election day. unless inadv ertantly
ommitted by error of town officers. The
committee considered bill to allow students
who have graduated from the chemical de.
partment of the State College Of Agriculture
to have certificate and registry from commits
sioners to act apothecaries. Mr.. King
was authorized to draft bill and report the
same to the committee relating to the cleo
ton of county commissioners. The bill to
incorporate the Saco Water Power Company
was assigned for next Tuesday. The bills to
increase the salaries Of the judges of the Su-
perior Court of Kennebec and Cumberland
counties were considered together. No re-
suit was reached.
RAILROADS.
Committee on Railroads will report ought
to pass on amendatory bill for branch line
on the Palmer and Machiasport railroad; on
bill in new draft to incorporate the Kennc-
bee Central Railroad from Pennington to
Augusta; on bill giving towns the right on
application to SelectmeD, to station flagmen
at railroad crossings; on bill. in new draft,
in relation to duties of railroad commission
ers on connecting roads. Ought not to pass
on bill to revive the charter of the Brown
Vile and Sebec Railroad. Legislation mex
pedent will be reported on bill relating to
the ten mile limit of railroads. The commit
tee will report back, without further amend
ment the bill recommitted to them Yesterday
amending the charter of the Lake Megantic
Railroad. There will be a meeting of the
Committee tonight in conjunction with the
Finance Committee to consider the matter
of Railroad revenue.
LEGAL AFFAIRS.
Committee will report ought to pass on bill
to abolish continuance fees in cases in court
where clerks receive salaries. Ought not to
pass on bill concerning appeals from judges
of probate.
AGRICULTURE.
The Committee on Agriculture gave a
special hearing to Prof. Fernad of the State
Agricultural College in regard to a special
appropriation for that institution. The COM
mittee voted to adheare to their former action
in appropriating $500 for 1881 and $1,000 for
1890
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
KENNEBEC. ss.-superior Court, February term,
1881.

KENNEBEc. ss.-superior Court, February term,
1881
GEORGE BAssETr VS.. FRANK W. LATHAM &AL.
A NDnow on suggestion TO the Court, that Frank
"A w Lapham one Of the defendants at the time Of
the service Of the writ was not an inhabitant of
this state, and had tenant, agent. or
attorney within the same, that his goods
or estate have been attached in this action and
that he has had notice Of said suit and
Ordered. hat notice Of the pendency of this suit
De given to the said defendant by publishing an at
tested copy of this order, together with abstract
Of the plaintiffs writ three weeks successfully In the
keDnebec Journal. newspaper printed ut Augusta,
in the County of kenDebec, by the printers
to the State, the last publication to be
not less than thirty days before the next term ofths
Court 10 be holden at Augusta, within and for the
County Of kennebec, on the first Tuesday of April.
iesi, that said defendant may then and there appear
and answer to said suit, II he shah see cause.
Attest "A. c. OTIS, Clerk.
(Abstract Of ptf. writ.)
The declaration contains count for $50 for money
had and received under which the plaintiff claims 70
recover the contents of certain order or dra dated
July ~, 1850, drawn by SAID plaintiff upon said defs.
ON thirty days and accepted BY said defts.
Addamnum go. Writ dated Nov. 22, 1850. return.
able to said February Term.
E.w. WHITEHOUSE, Atty to ptT
true copy Of order Of Court with abstract Of
Sebizsf&w2t Attest "A. c. OTIS, Clesk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
Interesting Tests Made BY The Gov
ernment Chemist

DIR. Edward G. Love, the present Analyti-
cal Chemist for the Government, has recently
made some interesting experiments as to the
comparative value of baking powders. DIR.
Loves tests were made TO determine what
brands are the most economical to use. And
as their capacity lies in their leavening
power, tests were directed solely to ascer-
tain the available gas of each powder. DR.
Loves report gives the following:
1.-The prices at which baking powders are
sold to consumers / find to be usually 80 cents
per pound. l have the: efore calculated their
relative commercial values according to the
volume of gas yielded on basis of 80 cents
cost per pound
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
MISHAPS AND MISDEEDS.
Trial for Murder.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February %. The
jury in the case of John johnson, white, in
dicted for the murder of James johnson,
colored, brought in a verdict of manslaughter.
The United States Attorney said in court
that he had hoped the time for equal justice
had arrived in this district, but was forced to
submit to the verdict. There is much in
dgnation among the colored present. as the
killing was unprovoked, and followed closely
after the Hirth murder, for which two colored
men were recently hanged, the victims being
w whites
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23

WASHINGTON, February -.
SENATE.

SENATE.
| Mr.. Beck, from the committee on trans
portatlon rates to the sea board, reported 3
bill TO aid in the construction of the Mary
land and Delaware ship canal, and to secure
10 all vessels of the United States. in SER
vice for all time, the right of navigation
through the said canal. free of toll and
charges. The report was ordered printed
and referred 10 the committee on commerce.
with a request that the bill be moor
porated as an amendment in the river and
harbor bill.
Mr.. Whyte, from the printing committee.
reported a joint resolution Tor printing and
distributing special reports relating TO the
tenth census, which was passed.
Mr.. Logan moved TO take up the Grant re-
tirement bill. The motion was subsequent
ly changed TO make the bill special order
for tomorrow; negative - 10 -.
The Legislative appropriation hill was then
proceeded with.
Mr.. Logan made an appeal in behalf of the
pensioners of the country.
After considerable debate the bill was
passed.
After further business the Senate ADJOURN
ed until to- morrow.
HousE.
Half dozen pension bills. with Senate
amendments. were taken from the Speakers
table. and the amendments were concurred
in.
The conference report on the pension ap-
preparation bill was agreed TO.
Mr.. Bicknell, from the committee on
foreign affairs. reported back the bill rela-
tive TO the Venezuela award. to a committee
of the whole
Mr. Rice, from the same committee, re-
pOrfpI hack n mi raS.,lp,,.,p e
joint committee of both houses to inyesti-
gate the alleged false and fraudulent proof
and statistics used before the Halifax Fish
erv Commission. Referred TO the committee
of the whole.
Mr.. Blount. from the committee on appro-
priations, reported back the sundry civil bill
to the co,:mittee of the whole.
The House at ll.50 went into committee
of the whole on the agricultural BILL Mr..
Cox in the chair. Mr.. Martin offered
an amendment appropriating $4,000 for the
continuation of experiments in the manufac-
ture of sugar from beets. and the culture If
beets for that purpose, which was adopted.
The committee rose and reported the bill
to the House.
A resolution was presented to mark the
birth place of Washington. The resolution
amends that of June II, 1879, appropriating
$4,000 for monument, by increasing the
amount to $50, 600; passed-40 to 10.
Mr.. Cox gave notice that tomorrow he
would call up the apportionment bill.
The House went into committee on the
sundry civil appropriation bill,which was i'm
mediately read by sections for amendments.
Various amendments seeking to make ap-
preparations for public buildings were re-
jected
The Speaker laid before the House the
resignation Of Mr.. Field as Representative
from the third district of Massachusetts,
The Senate amendments to the post route
bill were concurred in.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
FOREIGN NEWS.
Parliamentary Proceedings.

LONDON. February -. In the Commons,
Mr.. Law, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT for Ireland, re-
plying to a question, said he had only seen a
newspaper report OF Parnelrs speech at
Clara, but that the question has aud will re-
ceive his careful attention. Charles Dixie,
under foreign secretary. replying to the ques-
ton, said he expected to receive an invitation
to the International conference. shortly.
Gladstone replying to the question said he
| could give no details of the land bill until he
presents the bill to the House
Mr.. Bright took up :he protection hill as
amended by the committee. Forster's
amendment. limiting retrospective action of
the bill to the Soth of September, was carried.
Pork Importation from the United States.
In the Commons to-day, j. Mundclla, Vice
President of the Council, replying to a ques-
ton. said the government did not intend at
present. TO prohibit the importation of pork
from the United States.
Pastoral of Archbishop McCabe.
DrsliN, February -. In the pastoral for
Lent of Archbishop McCabc, which will be
! read in all Catholic churches and audiences
next Sunday, the following occurs, referring
to Parnelrs conference with Rochefort and
Hugo: To-day, allies for our country in
her struggle Tor justice, are sought from the
ranks of impious intdcls. who have plunged
their own unhappy land into misery, and who
are sworn to destroy the foundations of all
religion. Will Catholic Ireland tolerate such
indignity: Will she give her confidence to
men who have wickedly planned it? Will
she break from all holy traditions which dur
ing ages of persecution commanded for her
the vcneration of the Christian worldg Let
us pray that God in his mercy may forbid it.
The Greek Difficulties.
COLOGNE, February ~. The Gazette
publishes a telegram that Greece will present
a note to the powers demanding admission to
the conference AT Constantinopc and if ad-
mission is refused the government will make
the widest reservations with reference to the
decisions arrived at.
ATHENS, February -. In the Chamber of
Deputies yesterday a decision was submitted
calling to arms all men above II years of
age who have served three months or more
in the army. DEGREES were also presented
empowering the government tn admit foreign
officers into Greek citizenship, and modify
ing the organization of the financial depart
ment of the army.
China and Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG, February %. The Golos
announces that treaty between Russia and
China is expected to be ready for signature in
about week, after which Marquis Tseng,
Chinese Ambassador, will 60 to Paris to set
tie the pending questions between France
and China, but his departure from st. Peters
burg cannot be considered as final until
formal ratification of the treaty received
from Pekin and Russia's ratification has been
forwarded thithcr.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
POLITICAL.
The Senatorial Conference.

HARRISBURG, February %. The Senatorial
conference committee this evening, on the
first ballot unanimously selected John L.
Mitchell, of Tioga county, as a choice of the
conference for United States Senator. Mr..
Mitchell represents the 10th district in the
present Congress, his term expiring March
4th. His selection has been received by the
members of both factions entirely salts
factory. Each faction hold caucus to-
morrow morning to ratify the action of the
conference, after which general republican
caucus will be held to endorse him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
Sporting Matters.
WASHINGTON.
Committee DOings.

WAsHINGToN, February -. The Senate
committee on finance this morning, con-
sidered the bill to repeal all taxes on bank
capital. bank deposits and bank checks.
On motion of MIR. Bayard, the bill was
amended so as to provide solely for abolition
of tax on deposits. The committee author
lied him TO report the bill to the Senate for
immediate passage.
The military committee on inaugural
ceremonies has adopted programme of It's
own, which will be submitted to the executive
committee for action. not deeming General
Sherman's appropriation.
Personals.
Ex-Governor Chamberlain, of Maine. is al
the Ebb;tt House
Senator Carpenters condition this morning
is not improved. He is considered danger
ouslp ill.,
LATER.-Senator Carpenters physicians
report that his condition at midnight has
slightly improved.
Free Trade Campaign.
At dinner given tonight, by Represen-
tative llurd of Ohio, to number of demo-
cratic Congressman of well known free trade
proclvites, initial steps were taken toward
forwarding a Congressional organization in
the interest of free trade and to commence an
aggressive free trade campaign throughout
the country. The following, all member
elect of the next Congress, were selected
officers of the association; PRESIDENT.
S. S. Cox. of New York. Vice Presidents
W. X. Morrison, of Illinois; John q.
Carlisle, of Kentucky; r. o. Mills, of
Texas; J. Randolph Tucker, of Virginia.
Directors-Representati Hammond OF
Georgia. Bragg of Michigan. Lefevre of
Ohio, Blackburn of Kentucky, Townsend of
Illinois. Speeches were by Messrs. Hurd.
Cox. Springer, Lefevre, Knott, Morrison,
Townsend and others, nearly all of whom
declared themselves in favor of making free
trade the prominent feature of the democratic
policy from this time forth, with view to
making it the leading National issue in 1884.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
SkOWHEGAN.

Mr. Z. NJ. Coburn of this village, of the
senior class at Colby, and his sister. Miss
Louise Coburn, graduate of Colby, are
pending the winterin Washington, d. G., and
VIII be present at the Inauguration.-Col
isaac Dyer, who went to Washington last
week was summoned home by the sudden
aeath of his brother, Chandler Dyer.-Hon'
Aoei Prescott of Canaan has purchased a
stand on Water street, and removed to our
village. VI He will be gladly welcomed here
81 rrof Marshall gave us an interesting lecture
friday night on "Our National Park The
las, ,ast one will be given March llth by General
fitzpatrick on ''Shcrman's march to the Sea.
"A - series of lectures by Rev. A. l.. Park o
Tardiner commences this week. in behalf ol
'he Congregationalist Sunday school.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
FIRES.
At keene. n. II.

KEESE. \. H., February %. The boot
and shoe manufacture of J. ii. Slliman &
Co. was totally destroyed by fire tonight
The structure when built cost SIS, 900. Loss
on stock and machinery $4,000: stock in
sured for SO, ,0o0 machinery. 5000. The
building was insured for 5000. But little
of value was saved. Seventy-fve hands are
thrown out of employment. The cause Of
the fire is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
WEATHER REPORT.

War Dept, Office Chief Signal Oeicer, I
Washington, ID. c.. February 23.-1 q. m
For the New England and Middle States.
increasing cloudiness; light rain or snow
warm southwest, veering to much colder
northwest winds; falling, followed by rising
barometer. Cautionaries at section 8, Port
land, and section Z.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY.
How il Was Observed i'm Different
Places.

I'I0ceS.
New YORK, February % washington's
birthday was celebrated here in the usual
manner. The banks, exchanges, and public
offices down town were closed and business
was almost entirely suspended. Services of
an appropriate character were held in many
churches, and the chimes of 'sOld Trinity
rendered programme ofpatriotic airs. The
day was celebrated by several regiments of
the National Guards with reunions at their
armories. The custom house was closed ex-
cept for an hour in the morning. Flags were
flying from the city hall and all public
buildings.
PROVIDENCE, II. L., February 20. Wash
ingtons anniversary was observed by the
partial suspension of business, ringing of
bells. national salute, and parade of the
lst Light Infantry regiment which will give a
brilliant ball tonight.
WASHINGTON, February 30. All govern
ment buildings excepting the Capitol are
closed in honor of the dav.
Extensive arrangements for celebrating the
day were made. at Alexandria, Va There
will be grand procession during the day and
at night carnival and illumination
President Hayes, accompanied by number
of army officers and district commissioners.
left for that city this morning. Appropriate
salutes were fired in this city at noon.
New ORLEANS, La, February - The
day was celebrated by the firing of national
salutes and grand military parade, in which
the visiting military from Massachusetts, and
a battalion of United States marines partici-
pated. There were also present representa-
tives of Alabama military organizations. The
entire military of the city, TO the number of
several thousand were in line
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
OHIO.
Gen. Gar field to Start for Washington,
February 2Sth.

PAINEsvILIE, February -. Garfield has
settled upon February 2Sth as the day for his
departure for Washington. His family, with
very few intimate friends, will accompany
him. The constituents of his old Congress
sional district meet at Mentor. Monday,
February 2Sth, to see him. The daily throng
of visitors has been immense and is increasing.
The postage on letters mailed by Garfield at
West Mentor. since the nomination, has
been 1901, equivalent to postage on 10000
letters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
A hoy Again.

Pain and sickness bring on old age with
fearful rapidity. They make an ineessant
draln 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 ssFavorite Remedy
turns this kind of old age into youth again.
Headache, pains in the limbs, troubles OF the
lver, bowels or kidneys vanish before 1t. ana
feeble men and women become like rolickine
school boys and girls once more. One dol
iar bottle, either at your druggists or from
the Doctor at Rondout, N. Y. febl6.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23

Lucus Hill displays in his grocery store
..mnle of what Kennebec county farmers can
Al in raising beef for the market. He has
hanging up two monster sides of juicy beef,
f,om ful-blooded Derham steer, five years
old raised by Tabor Lyon Of Manchester,
rb;cb dressed 1859 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23

Tho invitations to the Legislative party
:. heino scattered over the State with a
,.,;.b hand. Over two thousand have al
ready been sent out, and the number will
Zach twenty-seven hundred. Two hundred
.na twenty-five invitations will be sent to
Augusta folks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
Marrifo.

In this city, at the residence Of Mr.. C. Wards
worth, Feb sad by the Rev. W. NJ. Sterling, Daniel
W. Pisbury and Nrs. Emma 6. Adams, both Of
Augusta.
In San Frsncisco Feb. 10, G. n. Bartlett Of San
Fnncisco to s. Nay Smith Of Augasta, Me-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
BY GRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal.
NEW YORk.
The Obeli>k.

The Obeli>k.
NEW YORK. February 80. The obeliSk
was officially presented TO the city to-day
Secretary Evarts made an address, which
was responded to by Mayor Grace.
Sporting Matters.
The proprietor of the Police Gazette an
nounces that his entry for the walking match
for the O'Leary belt, which begins next Mon
day. is Frank Hart (colored), the present
holder of the belt.
A ~ hour amateur go-as-you-please con-
test, which began last night and concluded
last evening. was won bv Thomas Buckley
of the Adelphia Athletic Club. Brooklyu,who
covered lis miles. Thomas Smith, Jr.,
aged Is. of Brooklyn, at $40 had covered
9s miles, and was in an exhausted condition.
His father half carried him from his tent on
TO the track, where the boy tainted, and he is
in dangerous condition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
ILLINOIS.
A Bank Withdraws Its Circulation.

CHICAGO. February %. C. B. Blair, ,Presi-
dent of the Merchants National Bank SAYS
that institution will Withdraw its entire
circulation of S40O, 900. This action will be
taken not because of the funding bill, but be-
cause their circulation is of little value to
them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
CANADA.
Small POx.

QusnEc, February 10. The small pox has
broken out in Charlesbourg. four miles north
of Quebec. A dozen families are affected.
1t is reported also that it has broken out at
ST, Alexis. DeGrande. Bsic and Midway, be-
tween Murray Bay and lake st. John.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
Stand Broken Down.

WAsHrNGToN. ID. C., February %. A
despatch from Alexandria, Va, states
the grand stand which was filled with
spectators, among whom were President
HAYES, Senator Withers and other gentlemen
of prominence, was broken down. The only
person of prominence injured by the fall was
Senator Withers of Virginia, who had his
leg sprained. No one was seriously injured.
Miscellaneous.
The grand jury of Darlington, s. c., Tues
day. found true bill against Calcash for the
murder of Col. Sbannan in duel. The trial
will take place Thursday next. ~
Thomas Gilien. aged 22, while exhibiting a
revolver to friends in Brooklyn. n. Y,
Tuesday afternoon, the weapon was dis
charged, instantly killing Robert Skelly.
Gillen has been arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23

The Committee on Education will visit the
Sorham Normal School tomorrow Thurs
1svA
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23

urs s. S. Randall of Litchfeld was
:.,,,ed bv a runaway horse in Lewiston yes
10y afternoon. 1t is thought that her COL
,o,. and one rib were broken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23

S,.,e Treasurer Holbrook appeared before
.,o Executive Council, yesterday, and SUBJ
-:hod and took the oath of Office.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23

We learn that private masquerade is on
the tapis. twill occur in waverly Hall, on
ruo.aav evening, March Sth.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
HOUSE TO RENT.

The Cottage House on sewaIi street, recently ec.
cupied by Rev. Mr.. whitney, for rent. Apply TO j.
a. Homan, on State street. fcb23ttf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-02-23
MINNESOTA.


Condemnation Of the Funding Bill.
ST.. Paul. February 22. The Pioneer
Press says $40 of the executive officers of
the National Banks tlirought the Northwest
condemn the refnnding bill as adopted by the
Senate.