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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-25

DR.. ]. II. brown of Baltimore, and lead
ine uan in the colored society Of that city,
rscensly gave reception in honor 1t ex-Sena-
a. Bruce and Marshal Fred Douglass. Many
noeaSle coloeea asa were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-25

A physician told Gen. Grant the other day
that he could cure his appetite for tobacco.
The General looked at the man a moment,
blew a large cloud of smoke from his lips.
said ..Can YOU and changed the topic Of
conversation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-25

re Nest Marvellous Experience Oh
na.ten,s Leading Citizens.

HOW II OCCURRED: HIS DEschirIIo
CIRCUMSTANCES. AND THE
..,,.oxv or PROMINENT WITNESSES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-25
Latest From Maine.
The Latest Yet.
But the Same Result.

So. NOrridgeu ock, Me-, Feb. ], lsoi
Messrs. Morris s. Ireland, Boston, Mass:
The safe bought of You last October, was W.
Two story " God, building, which burned Janu.,.
25 The building took fire in the night ana lne sa
building, and its contents, fell into the cellar M
pile ofdry wood, making hot fire which a.lsu ,s "
ten hours. The outside o. the safe was hra'eu Nv
hot. II melted the handle and dial of the uyo
The contents consisted of watches, le"rn!.
silverware. books. papers etc., all OF when t ss
out in good condition PaLers lying against ahor,
for itself what II is, and feel well saii.6ed WIN
what il has done. Please write what YOU can an''
'' - ''e" '"'' o. +. HALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-25

A bold rascal went to bank in Boston,
and, b. representing that he was an agent for
counterfeit note detector, obtained posses
sion OF bad fifty dollar bill across whose
face the word counterfeit had been written in
made q two dollar purchase at a store and
received sfs in good money as change
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-25
Iapsrtans - Travellers.

Special inducements are offered you By
the Burlington Route. II will paw YOU to
read their advertisement to be found else
where in this issue.
dxwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-25

Charles f. Gay. Esq, of Auburn, is build
ing a new canning factory at Gloucester. IN
company with Mr.. w. II. Field, who has had
a great deal of experience in the business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-25
| NEW TELEPHONE
Wanted.

= .xs 0p91e ienndress and a table girl Applv st
1:mes. Hal: Classical Academy. Hallowel =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
Art Exhibition nj HaIIox~sII

he second public exhibition of the Halo
well Art Club, which has been held durin.
the past week in the beautiful Public Librar,
building, has, judging from the number O.
paintings hung and the wor6s of art on ex
hlbltion, been very successful and interesting
There were in all about one hundred and fit,
pictures forming the collection. together with
seventy pieces of tile, china, etc. and numer
Gus samples of art needlework embroidery
etc. the total number of articles on exhibition
being BIZ. Among these the larger portion
by far were contributed by members of the
Hallowell Club. A few were loaned, CHIEF
of which was portrait of Sadly Loring, by
the distinguished American artist, John Sin.
gleton Copley. loaned by Miss Lucia Brown,
OF liallowell ;and pair of landscapes by Bon
gard, an Antwerp artist, loaned by Mr. G..
ID. Gilman of Boston. Miss Annie F. Page
contributed an embroidered Coat of Arms OF
the Beck family, worked in the old Kensing-
ton stitch which is now popular among
fancy needle-wOrkers, and of which Mrs. ].
&. Gay, of this city, exhibited a fine speci-
men The principal contributions OF Halo
well artists were by Miss Lizzie G. Otis, Mrs
A. c. Currier, Miss Sanborn, Miss S ii.
Allen, teacher of painting at the Hallowell
Classical School, Mrs. f. Pope Sampson.
Miss Addie NJ. Blake. Miss Helen NJ. An
drews. Mrs. William Wilson. Miss Leigh an!
Mr.. II. A. Jones. Miss Otis exhibited a
large number of sketches and china pieces,
her studies of field flowers being very sue
cessful. Miss Allen showed four large oils.
one of which. portland Light" was greatly
admired. Mrs. Curriers' 'Itaian Violin
Girl was worthy of very high rank, and her
lambrequin in Macrome lace, unique piece
of work, was much praised. Mrs. S. X. Gill
man, of Boston, contributed a group of roses
in oil, painted from nature, which took, prob
ably, the highest rank among the pieces on
exhibition. The pieces of Mr.. II. ii. Jones'
a young Iallowell artist, showed faithful
work. Among the Augusta artists represent
ed were Mrs. T.. X. Pierce. Miss Annie c.
Noble, Miss Abbie Chase Miss lakewood of
St. Catharine's Hall, and Mr.. c. C. Will
loughby. Mr.. Willoughby had two oil paint
ings, one. ''Iockomock Head" the other
Gathering Salt Marsh Hav," which were
fine pieces of work, and exhibited quite a
mastery of coloring. The last named picture
was BY many regarded as the best work in
the exhibition. Miss Chase's china and tile
paintings were quite exquisite in their deli
cate tracery, and showed great painstaking on
the part of the talented young artist. Miss
HaZlewood's water colors, and Mrs. Pierce
oils were worthy of high praise. The entire
collection. the arrangement of the articles in
the building, and the whole supervision of
the exhibition. reflected great credit upon the
enthusiastic young ladies who had it in
charge. Home Farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

clusions.' my e'A'
BY VI. Baker.-':will you give direct
answer!' 'i' W
Dr Bufier.-..I cannot. This inves,iya.
'ion Is not yet completed
ny Hr. Baker.-s'Did you assure A gentle
man that the ends of the Investigation .would
De secured if DIR. Harlow would resign.~
Df. Bmfer.-''I thought the end of the in
yesngatlon would be accomplished if DR..
harlow would gracefully withdraw"
ny Mr. B0ker.-.Did YOU go to CAPTAIN
Iakln and have two interviews with him. in
winch you urged him to become candidate
LOT the superintendent's postion:"
Or. Butter.-''No. sir told him that |
wished he would apply for the place. |
lllink that he is eminently qualified for the
by h Baker.-''Do you desire the re-
inoval OF Captain Lakin?"
Dr. Butter.-"No, sir. think that il is
mercy that he has been at the institution
At this point DIR. Butler was questioned on
the abuse of a former friend of his, but at
the time of adjournment no important facts
were ELECTED.
Adjourned until go this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

PASTORS AND PULPITs.-At the Unitarian
church Rev. Mr.. Thacher will speak IN TIC
morning on Liberal Affirmatlons. by
invitation Maj p. NJ. Fogler will deliver
lecture in the evening at the church SUBJECT
The Religion of RadicalisM. froi'
Geo. I. Ladd of Bowdoin college VIII
preach at South Congregational church TO-
morrow. The communion service together
with the pre- paratory lecture on tins loa'uf
day) evening will be deferred until further ho-
uce-Special services in memory OF Kew. Dr.
Smaller, late of Portland, will be held at the
FIRST Baptist church. tomorrow fore"oo"'
at half-past ten. The services will De con
Quoted by the pastor, assisted by Rev. Dr.
Kicker, and Rev. Mr.. Sargent. All are IN
sited.-The subject of Rev. Mr. Penney ser
mon tomorrow forenoon, at the Free baptls'
church, will be .Insincerity of Unbeilei'
In the evening, the subject of his iiustra'eu
sermon will be, "The Connecting LINKS oe-
tween Time and Eternity" Large paintings
expressly prepared to illustrate this suo'e''
will be used Seats are free, and all are In
vited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Commons.

LONDON, February %. In the Commons,
this evening Marquis of Harrington said he
doubted if it would be possible for Gladstone
to be in his place Monday, but was sorry to
say it was not certain. If the PRIMER was
not in Monday, he Darlington would make
"A statement in regard to public business.
Forster said he would tonight, propose
to postpone the arms bill until Tuesday, and
should government propose to postpone it for
a considerable time, the sense of the House
could be taken.
Sir Stafford Northcote and others raised
points of order. The Speaker replying to
them, ruled that until the House ordered
otherwise it was his duty to put the army bill
first on the orders of the day. Every day
Chaplain Conservative gave notice he would
oppose Forster's motion 20 postpone the arms
bill tonight.
The protection bill passed in the Commons
securing vote of 28l to &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

large and important meeting of the ship
owners and shipmasters of the Legislature
was held in Representatives Hall last even
ing for the purpose of etfecting an organiza-
ton which shall restore the shipping interests
OF our State to its old time Importance. The
meeting was called to order by Hon. A. A.
S'rout of Portland. Upon motion, Judge
Hall of Rockland took the chair. G. c
Toss, Esq, of Bath, stated the object
OF the conference. He suggested that
the intiatory steps be taken to incorporate an
association for the protection and promotion
OF the interests of the shipbuilders and ship
owners of Maine. There is a similar organiza-
uon IN Massachusetts. Goss of Bath, Hill
OF Bucksport, and Strout of Portland were
appointed committee to draft charter for
the Association, which will be presented TO
The present Legislature. There are 81 charter
members. 1t was voted to call the society
the Maine Ship Owners and Ship Masters
Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
WALL STREET.
A Democratic Congress With It's
Impracticable Schemes
Nearly Causes a Panic in Finan-
cial Circles.
Feeling More Settled at Close of Business

INV YORK, February -. On Wall street,
to-day, the stock brokers paid in the first
hour as high as l and llc per c., plus per
cent. for money. and not few have cost
stock brokers ! and c per C Since the
treasury began, a little before II O'Clock, to
pay out money for uncancclled 5 and per
cent bonds, the market is less stringent, and
rates about per cent plus I.
In less than an hour the Treasury paid out
over Sl,.5o,ooo lawful money for ana per
cent. bonds presented
Ii is reported that well known banking
house has S5,ooo, 900 of these bonds which
will be put in AT once.
As soon as the money for $4,000, 900
bonds comes out, a return to the former con-
dition of the money market is expected.
During the first hour and half of business
the stock exchange was scene of excite
ment. and everything connected Herewith
was at highest tension. Excited stock brok-
ers bid one and halt for money fer one
days use, in addition to 6 per cent. per an
mum. Prices of leading stocks fell to "a
and rallied to again. Ii declined and 3,
and with frequent fluctuations the market
was extremely ieverish.
United States bonds fell and 1. and rail-
road bonds and ~. Foreign exchange be-
come unsaleable. and leading brokers. in the
reaction of the market, three times reduced
their rates. This state of things continued
until about ll.S0, when the news came that
the Treasury had given relief in relation TO
the order Of Sherman 10 purchase $40 zoo, 900
of bonds
1t is stated that rs provision has already
been made for the prepayment of the $780,
600, 900 of bonds included in the lOlst call,
none of these bonds will be accepted, but
any others OF the fives and skies (to the ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
Condensed TELEGRAMS.

Senator Carpenters family authorize the
statement that the Senator always expressed
himself opposed to cremation.
In the case Of Uttlec VS.. the Boston &
Maine railroad at Dover, y. H., brought to
recover $4,000 for injuries received. the
jury rendered verdict for the plaintiff for
$1,000. The case will be carried to the law
term of the Supreme Court.
President Hayes and members of the Cab
met were entertained at dinner tonight by
Postmaster General Maynard at the Ebbiti
House.
The Wisconsin Legislature will elect Mr..
Carpenters successor March 9Th. Angus
Cameron IL said to have clear majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

Many unproductive orchards might be
made abundantly fruitful by generously en-
rlchng the soil about the trees. CORE
spondent Of the Home Farm tells how he in
creased the production of his orchard from
fifteen bushels to two hundred bushels in
three years by blowing and NOV ing each wear.
lie raised hOed crops from the land during
the time. There is no crop on the farm that
better repays the application of dressing than
does the fruit crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

PREMATURE Loss or HAIR Ropddays may
be entirely prnreated by the use of BURNETT 5
CoCoAINE. 1t has been used in thousands of
cases where the hair was coming out in hand
fuls. and has never failed to arrest its decay
it promotes healthy and vigorous growth,
and is at the same time nnriratted as a soft
and glossy dressing for the hair
BTRNETT'S FLAVORING EXTRACTS
are the best. strongest and most healthful.
Sold everywhere. feb14- ttuth&s&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
Don't Want That stuff.

Is .at lady of Boston said to her husband
when he brought home some medicine to
cure her sick headache and neuralgia which
had made her miserable for fourteen years.
At the first attack thereafter, ii was admins
tered to her with such good results that she
continued its use until cured, and was so en-
thusiastic in its praise, that she induced
twenty-five of the best families in her circle
to adopt it as their regular family medicine.
That stuff is Hop Bitters- Standard.
febl4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
Chicago Produce Market.

CHTCAGOs February ..
FLOUR-quet and unchanged; Winter wheats,
00a6 %; spring double extras, 50e5 %; extras,
4o0s4 50. wHEAT-steady and In fair demand;
No Chicago Spring. cs.-h 0s; March, IS; April,
%; May, 02i. CORN-steady and firm; cash. 3el ;
March. 57I; April, 3s,; May, ~. OATs-easler;
cash, y01; March. 2ss; April, 2'i; May, s3t. rye
-irmer at 81. BARLEY-steady and unchanged
at o.. PORK steady and in fair demand; cash
u rs: March, II Is; April: 4 SCI; Nay. Gl.
10 III. BULK MEATs-stesdy and unchanged,
Shoulder, IS; Short rib, 50; Short clear. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
FINANCIAL.
Bonds to be Purchased.

New YoRk, February p. The assistant
treasurer has received the following:
WAsHISGToN, ID. c., February 81.
You are authorized to purchase for the
sinking fund rot exceeding So. 00o. 200. ! or
per cent. uncancellcd bonds of 1881. at par,
and accruing interest to date of payment.
(Signed) JONI SHERMAN, Scc'y.
Boston Bank Retiring Its Circulation.
BosroN, Mass, February %. The Atlantic
bank of Boston is retiring Sili.000 of its
circulation on account of the funding bill.
Deposits Received.
WAsnNGroN, ID. c., February %. The
amount of deposits received at the treasury to-
day, from banks desiring to reduce their cir
culaton is 81 ,96s, 900. The Cabinet session
to-day, was devoted principally to the con-
sideration of the financial situation. There
was no decided action rs to future move
ments of the government in that direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

Some eleven years ago, says the Maine
Farmer, Mr.. Andrew Hutchins, of Gardiner,
while fishing on Cobbossee Pond lost an ice
chisel through the ice. Last week, while
fishing in the same place, Mr.. Fred Bowley,
feeling rather heavy weight attached to his
line hauled it up, and to his establishment,
found he had caught the identical ice chisel
dropped there eleven years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
Hundreds of testimonials from residents of

Hundreds of testimonials from residents OF
orr own State of Maine show that TwITCHELL
CHAMPIIx & Co.'S NEURALGIc ANoDrNE Is
rure cure for all diseases of a neuraiSic ma
ture. chilblains. etc; and alSo for sore
throats. toothache collie, cramps, diarrhGa.
cuts and sprains. 1t is invaluable, and never
fails RI do NIL that is claimed for it. 1t is the
best and cheapest liniment known. and Is
sold nv all medicine dealers and country
stores in large bottles at % cents
ian 30+eow&wlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
AtNew York.-Loss so. 900.

NEW YORK, February %. A fire in From:
street, TODAY, burned out Pierce & Baldwins
-four commission house, Mainl and's lubricat-
ing oil store, B. Story's spice store, and
damaged Van Vlaick's -four store Loss
afD 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next ~ IIOuIs.
War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer. I
Washington, ID. c., February 26,-l a. IN. I
For the New England and Middle States,
fair weather; northwesterly winds, shifting
to southeasterly; stationary or higher tenn
perature; rising, followed by falling baro-
m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

Mr.. A. +. Moor of Waterville, the cham
MON onion grower, occasionally brings a
load of his savorv esculents to the Augusta
market Some of the choicest onions sell as
high as So per barrel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
Erenin1 Report.

NEW YORK, February -.
Money stringent, and ranged between tei per
diem In addition to legal interest," but ut the close
il was somewhat easier at per annum Prime
mercantile paper 4i06. Exchange weak and
lower at sol for long and s2i for short. Govern.
ments weak for all issues except 81. which advanced
l. state bonds dull. Railroad bonds weak. Stock
market opened weak and lower and closed irregular.
Transactions, 10000 shares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

The beautifully framed testimonials from
peiepscot Encampment of Auburn to Jeptha
Encampment of Augusta, are displayed in
the window of Rowse's jewelry store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

S,Iesladies wanted. See advertisement OF
d n Curran & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

John Phinney. Esq, AS 'istant Messenger
Of the House, yesterday lost a valuable
bunch of keys. The finder will be suitably re-
xarIed upon leaving the same at this office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

meet me at the CRATE, love-" is simply a
armed over version of "Meet me at the
os,e love-" to suit the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher surprised his
congregation FRIDAY night, by announcing
that he had cancelled all his lecturing en-
gagements and proposed to devote his energies
to the development Of personal religion in the
hearts Of his people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
FIRES.
At East ParsOnsfield. Mel,

At East ParsOnsield, Me.-l.Oss $4,000.
PORTLAND, Ne. February %. The house,
barn and outbuildings of A. H. Townsend OF
East Parsonsfeld were burned Thursday.
The furniture, stock in barn and farming
utensils were destroyed. Loss 5000; insur-
aneo SIrQu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
At Aver, Mass.-I.oss go. 900.

AVER, Mass. February 25. Alfred Pages
saw mill was burned this morning. 1t was
occupied by Page & Phelps. lumber dealers
Geo. L. Stevens, machinist: aud the Standard
Heel Co. Loss 10000: partially insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

Diphtheria in its most malignant form has
made its appearance at Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

Can't. c. w. Howard will on Monday COM
mence the construction of fine screw steam
er at the old II. NJ. Mills ship yard, in the
roar of the Journal building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

Ladies' new dressing mirrors, framed in
plush painted by hand, have the following
appropriate quotation:
..Be to her virtues ever kind,
Be to her faults little Blind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

The last of the series of brilliant sociables,
sb;ch have been given in MeOnian Hall this
winter, occurred last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

Vim. H. Bigelow, Esq, and Fred Cony of
this city, are to start for Washington, Mon
dar to witness the Inauguration of Garfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

The next annual encampment of the De-
partment of Maine' G. A. r., will be held
at TOgus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
MISHAPS AND MISDEEDS.
THE GALLONS.
Execution of Hayden the Wife Murderer

Execution of Hayden the Wife Murderer.
WINDSOR, VT, February %. The con.
demned murderer. +. c. Hayden, was busy
arranging his statement for publication until
3 o'clock, A. NJ, when he retired and slept
till I. He then arose, and after eating light
breakfast received few friends.
AT 10 the sheriff informed him he had re-
ceived a telegram that there was no prospect
of reprieve. Hayden asked permission to
examine the arrangements for execution.
which being given, he walked up the stairs to
the scaffold, and gave directions how he
wished to be pnioned. He wanted all to be
done so securely that no possible accident
should happen, so that death might be
instantaneous. lie did all this with great
composure. He then retired to his cell and
passed the remainder of the time in quiet.
At l.30 the witnesses were admitted and took
possession of the several corridors, in order
to behold the last scene.
At LA the sheriff and deputies were
admitted to his apartments. Five minutes
later the procession proceeded to the
scaffold Hayden was then seated while the
sheriff read the reprieve and death warrant,
during which time Hayden looked around and
smiling. bowed to all whom he recognized.
The sheriff then said edwin c. Hayden,
have you anything to say why the sentence OF
the law should not be carried out?' Hayden
arose and made long statement, after which
at POI he was executed.
At the end of nine minutes the physician
pronounced him dead. After hanging twenty
four minutes. the body was taken down and
placed in casket. The body will be taken
to Montpelier, Saturday, and inferred by his
mother, according to his last wishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
Wanted.

CAIESLADIES, to begin at once in branch Dc
partments in Augusta and seven other cities IN
Ns;pa Experiencs "a such not necessary If of
middle age good education and of natural business
." Eli nod NOT aDpIy Write age, whether
married or single, past and present vocation etc
Il. ii. CURRAN co,
ohs6.ft - School ST., Boston, Mass.