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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-29
rrasurer's Semi annual Statement of the
Ohio 4 PENNSYLVANIA Radiant Co.

Amount Of assessments actually paid in Stock
not assessablc
Amount of the existing capital, $5o0,ooo
Debts due, 600
Capital invested in real estate and fixtures
upon II, 600
Capital invested in machinery, eco
Last valuation of real estate, 600
Aggregate value of the taxable property of o.,
the corporation, as iN, q by assessors, W"
SUMNER LATHAM, Treasurer.
Commonwealth Of Mas achusetts, County Of SUI.
folk, s. July -, A. ID. ISL
subscribed and swcrn TO before me,
JOSEPH Il. RRAMAN,
Notary Public,
l>eal.l Suffolk County, Massachusetts,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-29
Treasurers Semi annual Statement of the
New York Radiant Company.

Amount Of assessments actually paid, none
Amount of existing capital, 100000
Debts due 1926 90
Capital invested in real estate and fixtures
upon II, none
Capital invested In machinery, none
Las valuation of real estate, none ever made
Aggregate value of the taxable)
property of the corporation None yet known TO
as liked by assessors, have been made
WILLIAM J. MERCER, Treas.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County of suffolk.
Boston, July 20, 1881.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
JOSEPH Il. BRAMAN, Notary Public
tSeal for Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-29
SAGAp AUOC.

United States ship Saratoga is anchored in
the river at Bath. to receive recruits for the
L. S. Navy. She has now about three hum
dred men and boys on board and several
young men from Gardiner have joined her.
The Eastern Steamboat Company of Bath,
has clothed its officers in new uniform. This
company will in future run Saturday night
boat TO the Islands, leaving Bath at 40.
The Bath Times says: large fleet of
mackerel vessels came into Boothbay harbor
Monday and Tuesday. There are over 200
sail at night and with their many lights they
make beautiful display
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-29
Trcasurer's semi annual Statement of the
North Western Radiant Company

Amount of assessments actually paid in.
Amount of the existing capital, 100000
Debts due, OO0,OU0
Capital invested in real estate and fixtures
upon ii, 600 900
Capital invested in machinery, 600 900
Last valuation of the real estate 100000
Aggregate value of the taxable property of
he Corporation, ns fixed by assessors, 900. 600
MATHER h. HALVES, Treasurer.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County of Suffolk.
July 81 A. ID. 1881.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me,
OREN $. KNAPP, fSeal.l
Notary Public for suffolk County.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-29
Treasurers Somi.annual Statement of the
Uniacke Gold Mining Company.

Amount of assessments actually paid in. stock
unasscssable.
Amount of the existing capital, $5o0.000
Debts due, Not exceeding $500
Capital invested in real estate and fixtures
upon it, 500 900
Capital invested in machinery (inclulcd In fixtures
on real estac.)
Last valuation OF the real estate, 100000
Aggregate value of the taxable property of
the corporation rs fixed by assessors, 100000
JOHN T.. ABBOTT, Treasurer.
State of Maine, County OF Cumberland,
July "A, A. ID. ISL
Subscribed and sworn TO before me,
STEPHEN G.. PERRY,
Justice of the Peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-29
KNOX.

Rockland inraiids obtained from the liquor
agency in that city during June, 80 gallons of
gin, whiskey, rum etc, 3 qts. port wine, and
about a dezen bottles of malt liquor.
There is movement in Thomaston to-
wards organizing stock company of So
COO capital for the purpose of manufacturing
carriages.
A miscreant in Union has imposed upon
some newspapers by sending false notices of
marriages to them for publication. Two such
notices, very unpleasant to the parties, nave
recently been published concerning persons
in that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-29
Treasurer's semi-Annual Statement of the
National Radiant Company

Amount Of assessments actually paid in. Stock
not assessable.
Amount Of the existing capital, 100000
Debts due, 100000
Capital invested in real estate and fixtures
upon il, 0OO,J00
Capital invested In machinery, O9O,02s
Last valuation Of the real estate, tO0,0O0
Aggregate value Of the taxable property of
the corporation. as fixed by assessors, 100000
LYMAN n. ABRAMS, Treasurer.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County of Suf-
ok, July 25 A. d. 1881.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me,
JOSEPH Il. BEAMAN, Notary Public,
SEAL. Suffolk County, Massachusetts,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-29
OXFORD.

The Odd Fellows of South Paris. Yves
Paris, Norway and Mechanic Falls will make
an excursion to Old Orchard, August ).
Mr.. George Marsh is canning large lot
of Holsters and mackerel at his factory il
Ilarpswell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-29
PENOBsCOT.

The Commercial says that Mr.. Charles L.
Todd, a furniture dealer of Newport, startet
lately for Boston to buy goods and pay fo
some previously bought. He left Newport OF
the night train. and while asleep on the car:
was relieved of money to the tune of eight OF
nine hundred dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-29

During the severe thunder storm of Mon
day afternoon, yoke of oxen and COW be-
longing to Daniel Edgecomb of North Alfred
were killed by lightning. The animals had
taken shelter under a tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-29

The new cottage of Mrs. r. b. Scott, at
Bar Iarbor, will have frontage of ll6 feet,
will be two stories high. and cost 200.
The Mount Desert Herald warns people
not to address their letters ''Bar Harbor,
Mount Desert, Maine but simply Bar Har-
Dor, Maine. The words Mount Desert are
superfiuous and misleading.
Castine is the birthplace of the celebrated
journalist and editor, Noah Brooks, of the
New York Times. and his book, ''The Fair
port Nine" treats of the manners and Gus
toms, and the eccentric and humorous phases
of real life among the people of that quaint
old town.-Nount Desert Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12
Relief of the Poor.

Mr. Glover, treasurer, has, since our last re-
port, received the following amounts Col
lected ia War Department by H. ID. Crosby, So;
w. +. Birch. $40. Received from III. X. Gray
and FraHcis Barry. committee. the following !:
From na'y-yard equipment department, $50 25:
steam engineering, s54.4s: ordnance department..
$25; yards and docks. $l515; construction aud
repairs, sll; miscellaneous. ST. ~: total, $50.
BY lady. 81 Gen. r. &. Schenck, $40.
Major Brock, OF the police department. states
this MOI nlng that an examination or his ac-
counts show that he has not Overdrawn on the
relief fund, but has yet fair balance. which
will be extended fn eXtreiae cases He states
that no discrimination has been made on ac-
count OF race or color In this merciful service,
and he regrets that he cannot keep IL up while
tbe severe weather lasts and sufT ,riDg con-
tiDues. The donations have fallen of TO almost
Dothi1g. Yesterday Mr. Vim. A. cunningham
No. 66 High street, Georgetown, sent to the
tulrd precinct station house six pairs OF boys
shoes. 10 be distributed to the poor The Enter-
prise Tea Company, MesSrS. O'Donnell a. Bro,
3S1 Pennsylvania avenue southeast, sent 10 the
eighth precinct station house box OF tea, which
Lieutenant Boteler has been giving Out TO needy
poor aL0 feeble women.
Lieut.. johnson, OF the second precinct, denies
the statement that there has been any dScrim-
inaIiOn against the cOlOred people or his pre-
ciDct. He says the relief extended there has
been twO col0Ted TO one white, ever since this
service has beer started and nearly all the ap-
plicatiODs are from the cOlOred people, CON-
psratively few white persons making their
wants known. Lieut. GeSsford, OF the first pre-
ciDct. states that three fourths OF the relief
given in bis precinct has been to colored fam
HES. and the lieutenants OF other precincts
make similar statements The citizens an.
pointed-two gentlemen and one lady to each
preclnct-to act In conjunction with the police,
have done good service In finding out very
many worthy cases. where persons were &C
tually suffering In silence, for relief There
can be no doubt but that some unworthy cases
have been relieved, but that the money has
been carefully and judciOusly expended as was
practicable In the haste. no one will dispute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12
PHILADELPHIA and Read

Philadelphia and Reading Notes.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 12.-The special masters
OF the Philadelphia d Reading Railroad Com
pany having been ordered by Judge Mckennan
to take testimony regarding the legality and
prOpriety OF the deferred income bond scheme
o'clock this afternoon. The testimony VIII be
heard privately. The board OF managers OF the
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
who are now III session, have under conSidera-
ton the question OF holding an annual meeting,
The board OF managers OF the Philadelphia
and Reading railroad company, at their meet
Ing this afternoon, took the following action
relative to the annual meeting OF the stock.
holders Whereas we have met to take action
looking to the call OF stockholders meeting
to elect president, managers, treasurer ana
secretary; and whereas, since the date OF Our
last meeting, writ OF alternative mandamuS
No. 1, at the relation of Rob't McCalmont and
Others, requiring us to show cause why said
meeting should not be called Oh ten days no.
tice; and whereas, though said notice is utterly
insufficient. we deem 1t improper for us at the
present time to fix another day. or to give
notice which might seem disreSpectful TO the
court under its rule: Resolved, 1st. That we
deem 1t our duty to call stockholders meet
Ing to elect q president, managers treasurer
and secretary al the earliest date possible, In
view OF the necessity Of giving adequate notice
widely dispersed. "a. That we deem notice
Of ten days prick 10 such meeting as utterly
insufficient; and, Sd. That we Will adjourn to
be called together by the president pro tenn to
hx the time 0feuch meeting Immediately upon
the disposition by the court OF the said rule,
leaving us at liberty to act consistently with
our judgment, without oiGespect to the court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12
Collision Between Cars.
WALL STREET TO-DAY,
Telegraph Stock The Special Fen

NEW YORK, Jan. l2-The Post,s financ! a.
article TO day says: At the Stock Exchange th e
telegraph stocks continued TO be the special Tea
lures. Western Union has advanced TO I0is,
American Union 10 "a and Atlantic and PaciTi
telegraph TO A. Ii is now admitted by those IN
position 10 speak Wit authority that negotia-
lions Tor q practical union or these companies
tthe Atlantic and Pacific being the property OF
tbe western Union by ownership OF a majority
OF us sharesl have been going on during the
last Two weeks. 1t is Lot admitted that an
agreement has yet been reached. but It is In
UmaIea that only comparatively unimportant
details remain 10 be settled. This IS as much
as good authority can be obtained for. Beyond
this rumor says that the companies
are TO be united and new stock IS.
sued. Western Union stock going into the
Few company at par American Union at par
ara Atlantic and Pacific at 5o-each In proper
q riion; that the plan then VIII be 10 turn ever
The company TO the government. the genera;
Stock market was very strong In the early
dealings AT the advance OF a lalH, but becane
unitI about II O'Clock. the decline OF price
ranging from 34a24s per ceut. The makei
lhen became strong ana has remained SO Up
10 the time that we write, the recovery
ranging from LAZY Ter cent. The leddinC
stocks, aside from the telegraph shares, have
been MON Pacific. Wabash, Erie. Pacific Mai!
Lake Shore, New York Central, Hannibal ana
81. Joseph, Central Pacific ana the coal shares
VI The latter there has been difference In con-
uacts On Reading OF Eal per cent between
cash" and regular. Which gives some idea OF
The ''s1Iort Interest In Reading. Government
bonds are strong aud = higher for the rours
Railroad bonds are irregular but generally lower
TIE money market is easy. with 5a6 per cent for
coal loans, 4a5 per cent for time leans ani 5a51
fer prime mercantile paper. Currency is re
turning here in considerable volume and the
loan market Is also gaining 10y the Treasury
disbursements. on the other hand, the ad-
vanc1ng prices al the stock exchange inciease
me demand for loans. so that rates recedr
slowly. The market for foreign exchange Is
quiet, Gut very steady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12
Telegraph Companies Consolidated Il
WESTERN UNION, AMERICAN UNION, AND ATLANTIC
AND PACIFIC TO BECOME ONE

Telegraph Companies Consolidated
WESTERN UNION, AMERICAN UNION, AND ATLANTIC
AND PACIFIC TO BECOME ONE.
There seems to be little doubt, notw.thstand.
ing Mr.. Jay Goulds positive denial OF Monday
last, that not only are negotiations for the con-
SOlldat1On OF the Western mon and American
Union Telegraph Companies In progress, buC
that the terms are practically agreed upon. AS
far back as Monday OF last week mysterious
heavy purchasing movement In Western
Union stock began on the Stock Exchange.
on that day 1ll.OOO shares changed
hands, and since the movement began the az.
gregate dealings In the stock have amounted
10 sc. 100 Share5-much more than the entire
capital OF the company. The market value OF
the stock, which had been greatly depressed by
reports OF large sales by Vanderbilt and the
other directors, and OF probable Iui lOu3 war
of rates With the rival lines, rose ste .dly from
s11s, the price at which 1t was quoted on De
cemDer 81, to 1903. at which rate it sod at one
time during the day yeSterday-an advance OF
217S per cent. Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph
two days later, and American Union Telegraph
STOCK until Sat ;rday last. The advance re-
coIoed In the latter has been Is per cent-from
20 to s6-and In the former per cent-from 80
TO 40.
A Times reporter called on Mr.. Vanderbilt
last evening and inquired as to the truth OF tue
lumOr or the consolidation. 1t was then about
O'Clock, and Mir. Vanderbilt said: "The nepo-
t:ations are In progress and Will probably be
completed tonight" On being asked whether
the stock basis Of consolidatioa was as reported.
Western Union at par. American Union at 90
and Atlantic and Pacific at 45. Mr.. Vanderbilt
said he 'could not say any thing as to the basis.
because the negotiations had not been con
cluded."-N. T. Times, today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12
Telegrams to The Star
NEW YORK SENATORSHIP
TELEGRAPH CONSOLIDATION.
IRISH LAND QUESTION.
A IURKO-GREEK WAR CLOUD,
NEW YORK SENATORSHIP.
CAmcmSSiufy al AlhnnV

ALBANY, Jan. 12.-At a meeting OF the senate
caucus committee this morning 1t was resolved
trat Gen. Sharpe, chairman OF the assembly
caucus committee. be notified that the senate
committee has always been ready to act coz
has never refused or delayed such action, aud
Immediately on announcement OF the assembly
committee the senate will meet the assembly
caucus committee for the purpose OF calling a
joint caucus to nominate republican candi-
date for q. S. Senator at the earliest possible
moment. The RESOLUTION is signed by Dennis
Mccarthy, w. w. Rockwell and Geo. H. Forster
Before the senate adjourned President Haskins
stated that the republican senators were re-
quested to remain in the chamber AFTER ad-
JouTnment. Republican senators subsequently
went into secret CAUCUS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12

SWAN CAPTURED IN A WASHINGTON STREET
few days ago, while Mr.. Albert Gaines, OF
the QuarteTmaSter- generals Office was passing
Louise Home. he observed large white object
flying over that building, when, suddenly strIk-
Ing telegraph wire. IL fell plump to the ground
was rather stunned by the collision and he
fall, and fluttered yainly In an attempt to rise
again; but after struggle, In which on account
OF Mir. Gaines sligh proportions, 1t was doubt,
ful whether the swan would get away with
him or Gice ref'sd. IL was captured unhurt and
is yet alive and thriving heartily. In the
tussle, 1t tapped Its wings yiciously against
won on the Maine election and making severe
scalp wounds 1t is supposed that the swan,
Tying southwark. missed sight OF the wire, On
account of its similarity In color TO the ex-
parse OF SLOW beneath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12
interviewing General Garfield on
the Cabinet Question.

Representative Belford, In company with
other leading men of the far west, left this city
last Sunday morning to go to Mentor, and urge
the claims Of Gov. Routt, Of Colorado, for a
Cabinet place. To-day Mr.. Belford returned.
did you have an agreeable visit?" asked THE
STAR man.
Garfield treated us splendidly. He is now a
good listener. l told him that had come to
spe ak with him touching the geography OF poll
Colorado ought to have Cabinet place The
general said that in making up his Cabinet geo.
graphical location would be considered. Said
he: 4 find much embarrassment in grouping a
Cabinet to represent geographical location, but
/ think shall succeed" Mr.. Belford says Gen.
Garfield Is In excellent health and spirits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12
The Proposed Arbitration of the
&.Heciall llueSlinu.
Telegraph Consolidation Accom-.
pllShed.

NEW YORK. Jan. Fit is Officially announcer
that the terms have been agreed upon and pre-
Hminary papers signed, for a consolidation OF
the Western Dion, American Union and Allan
tic and Pacific Telegraph companies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12
The Albany SenatOrship.

The latest reliable news from Albany this
afternoon touching the intrigue for the U. s.
Senatorship is that caucus OF the republicans
will probably be held in the assembly chamber
on Thursday night Meanwhile ce-President-
elect Arthur I has arrived on the ground and ha }
Congressman Crowley, who Is looming up as
the Conkling or "machire' candidate. Mr.. Lew
p. Morton, It Is understood will be held back as
derniey resort. Tn at gentleman will also go
up to Albany this evening, at the earnest solicit
tatton OF his friends. Governor Cornell, It Is
understood. has retired from the field, but he is
exertiDg all his influence In favor of Mr. Platt,
and that influence just now is powerful one
Tne railroad candidate, Mr.. Chauncey Dapew,
seems to be losing ground though there Is no tel
iiDg iOge, what combinations may YET be made in his
expected that happens" The democrats are
taking but little interest In the contest It is
not probable they VIII go into q caucus, the
prevailing desire being that. as republican is
10 De elected, every man should be left free to
vete as he pleases. Senator Conkllng, I hear,
has telegraphed TO q friend here that he has no
intention OF leaving Wash n ,ton for Albany at
present This is probai " correct. With so
experienced ana astute manager as Gen.
arthur on he ground, there ia no need OF the
Senator'S presence thera.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12
Fire in TRy4S.

DALLAS Jan. 1O.-A destructive fire Is reported
from Weatherford as having occurred last night
IL included the loss of II bales OF cotton and
block OF frame buildings. Total loss, $S5 900:
partially insured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12
The Canada Pacjfic HALLWAY.

OTTAWA, ONT. Jan. 12-It Is now learned that
an arrangement has been agreed upon between
the leaders OF the government and the opposi-
ton by which the vote on the Pacific railway
measure Will be taken to morrow night and the
debate allowed to proceed. The House has ad-
iOUrled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12

MISERABLE DEATH OF FAMARCHIoNESS.-In N New
York, January II, Ida Marguerite d'Apremont,
dead in bed In an apartment In tenement
house In Wooster street. The deceased, It is
claimed, though not OF gentle birth, was enti-
tied by marriage to the title OF MarchionesS
d'Apremont, family of the old French regime
Her husband came 10 this country many years
ago, reeigning his title. and is now poor news
paper. carrier. The couple did Lot live har-
moniousiy together. and the wife DIT d OF natU-
raj causes, alone and uncarod for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12

FATAL KEROSENE LAMP EXPLOsIoN-At Read
ing. Pa, the residence OF Wellington Moser was
destroyed by fire last evening, caused by the
occurred In the dining room, where the family
had just finished their supper. The clothing or
three children was ignited from the burning
Oil, and two OF them-a babe six months old
and Sallie Rotherledge. aged IA years, who had
just called-were burned TO death. Their re.
mains have not yet been recovered. The third
Mary Moser, aged years-Was rescued, but Is
fatally burned. David Maurer, a boarier, was
badly burned while trying to save the children.
Loss on building, 81 600; no insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12
The District in Congress.


Tae committee on commerce has postponed
until Tuesday next further consideration of the
million and quarter appropriation for the Po-
tomac flats. No vote has yet been taken, and
meanwhile, II there Is an earnest and united
effort, the appropriation may yet be put In the
river and harbOr bill. To-day, Major Twlnlng
had q conference with Chairman HuntOn, OF the
District committee, and explained TO him the
several plans which had been drafted for the
river improvement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12

TIE WORLDS FAIR COMMISSION held another
meeting In New York YESTERDAY. and appointed
Q committee TO perfect plans for permanent
organization. Rx-Mayor Cooper, Of New York,
resigned his position q one OF the commits
HjoneTa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12
NEW YORK NOTES.
Sta h bed bY His FRrOehev.

NEW York, Jan. l2.-In a quarrel about a
I'VE cent bowl OF soup In a hallway In west 24th
street, on Saturday night, John Downs 2s
years old, was stabbed ia the abdomen by his
brother George. John was takel TO the hos
pital where physicians say Iha5 his wound IS
likely to prove fatal. George was arrested, and
to-day In Jefferson Market police court was
held 10 await the result OF his brother s
injuries.
Collision Between Cars.
A COLLISION CcCGIreH this m0In ming on Bow
cry near 5th street. between a heavily laden
height car OF the New York and Harlem rail -
road, Drawn by horses. and a car or the Thtr /
avenue line. The latter waS badly wrecked
and the passengers, six In number were mocc
or less bruised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12

FALLING DEAD AFTER KISSING HER COUSINS
CoRPsH--At East st. Louis. Ill, Monday, as the
body Of Maggie Stock, Is years of age, was lying
In coffln preparatory TO being placed In the
hrarse, cousin OF the dead girl, Mary Stock.
services stepped to kiss her dead relative. The
kiss had scarcely been given when she fell dead.
The funeral OF Maggie was 1stponed until yes
terday, when the two cousins were buried To-
gether.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-12

JAMESTOWN. MY. Jan. 12.-Allen's opera
House was entirely destroyed by fire at four
O'Clock this morning. The loss is estimated at
about $12, 600; no insurance.