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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. April Q. DR.. J. c. Rhodes,
Benz. Satham and others composing the In
dian commission of the Society of Friends
ORTHODOXY in company with Secretary Kirk
wood called upon the President this after
noon and had conference upon Indian
affairs.
Secretary Window says he will not be
prepared to announce his policy with re-
gard to the maturing of U. s. bonds to-day.
He will not say when he will make his pro-
gramme public.
Comptroller Lawrence of the treasury de-
partment has decided that the government
telegraph service must be on the same basis
of rates as is charged by the Rapid Telegraph
Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

Princess Dolgourouki. widow OF the
late Gear. left St. Petersburg two hours
after her husbands death with her three
children. The Vienna papers say that she
no doubt availed herself of the general
confusion to quit the Winter Palace un-
noticed, and traversed Russia under q
false name. Her fear was lest she would
be put into convent and separated from
her children. Her future is very sufficient
ly assured, there being over $50, DOC. 600
to her credit in Berlin. The last deposit
of 96, 0OO, 600 was lodged in the banks
only three weeks before the Cars ter
ribie death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

Mrs. Blaine will resume Wednesday re.
ceptions after Easter. Saturday evening re-
captions. to be continued during the month
of April. by the Secretary of State and Mrs.
Blaine, are given to the members of the
Diplomatic Corps. Invitations are extended
to Senators and their families and to the
Judges of the Court and their families.
Every week Mrs. Blaine will add to the list
a limited number Of names of Army and
Navy residents in the city, and from time to
time will invite n few personal friends,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

Every one. says the North American Re-
view, has heard of the worthy clergyman who
introduced scathing sermon on new
tangled variety of ladies' head dress by the
appropriate text, "Top-knot come down "
On being reminded by one of his deacons that
the full verse seemed to read, LET him that
is upon the housetop not come down." the
pastor coldly justified his Infringement on the
ground that any particular collocation OF
words IN scripture is authoritative as any
other. since all parts of the Bible are equally
inspired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

The world is so crammed with swindlea
that really honest man or honest thing il
almost rs scarce as robins in January. Yet
Mr.. ]. H. Northrop. of Lansingburg, n. Y,
formerly captain Of the Troy police. says DR..
David Ksnnedy's ''Favorite Remedy" ID
Ian honest preparation" And the captain
ought to know for the medicine cured him OF
Liver Complaint. 1t is mean enough to
cheat well man. but to cheat the sick and
the suffering deserves short shift and long
rope. Whatever sins Dr. Kennedy may be
guilty Of, misrepresentation Of his medicine
is not among them. Try it for One Dollar.
or write to the Doctor At Rondout, n. Y.
Clerymen. Lawyers and authors ind Malt
Bitters pure and safe invigorant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 2. An applica-
ton for an injunction to restrain the present
Governor from interfering with Major Bond
and other officers of the Reading Company,
was heard this afternoon, and the Court re-
served its decision. Bond and others were
refused use of the building of Reading Con-
psny, this afternoon. by the present Govern
or, and they met in another place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
THE FLOOD IN THE WEST.
Railroad Bridges Submerged and Trave
Suspended.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April .. A special to the
Daily News from Omaha, says: The river
registers 81 feet inches and is rising slowly.
The situation is critical. Water has swept
away the Union Pacific track. The bridge
over Spoon Lake is two feet under water.
No trains in or out to-day as the river is
pouring over the track, and through Spoon
Lake east of the Union Pacific bridge at a
rate that threatens to make a permanent
change and leave both ends of the bridge on
the Nebraska side. Railroads up and down
the river are under water and abandoned.
The river is spread out to great width and
flowing rapidly.
Council BLUFFS, Iowa, April 9. Fully
500 people from the low lands, which are sub.
merged, have arrived here. They are de-
pendent upon our citizens for food and shell
ter. The river is higher than last night.
The smelling works at Omaha are closed,
and no communication between the two
cities can be had at present. The river is %
feet above low water mark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
New England Methodist Conference.

WORCESTER, April9. In the New England
Methodist Episcopal conference this morning
the reports of the committees on the state of
the country and church extension were adopt
ed; the former deprecating the devotion to
money getting now so prevalent, the corrupt
employment of money in elections and hoping
a full ballot and honest count would come
out of the dead lock in Congress, and warmly
commenting the earnest purpose of President
Garfield to make wake war on polygamy.
This sentiment was loudly applauded by the
ministers and audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
Result Of a Drunken Debauch.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, April 10. Smith
Ransom. an old farmer living alone on Hall
hill road in East Lorg meadow. was found
this morning in his bed with his skull broken
in two places. The doctors say he cannot
live. He was assaulted last night by Henry
Bridges who had the delirium tremens Ran.
som had sold liquor illegally for several years
and for two or three weeks past has beer
DRINK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
Meeting Of Journalists in Reference to
the Death of ). N. StockwelI.

BosToS, April Q. A meeting of the Boston
Journalists was held here to-day and action
action with reference to the death of S. n.
Stockwell of the Boston Journal. Mr.. Pulsi-
fer of the Herald, acting as chairman; Hovey
of the Transcript, secretary. Eulogistic res
olutions were adopted and remarks were
made by Messrs. Pulsifer, Curtis Guild, f.
Haskell, and letters of coincidence from
various members of the New England Press
Association were read
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
Fall Of Snow in Virginia.

ORANGE COURT HOUSE,. Va. April O. Four
| inches Of snow fell in Northern Virginia.
last night, making the third snow fall this
month. The apple. the principal fruit crop
of this section, was not injured to any great
extent. All farm work is delayed by the pro-
tracted winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
STATE OF MAINE.
A PROCLAMATION.

In accordance with pious and time-honored Gus
tom, down TO us from the Pilgrim Fathers. and
fosnd suitable 10 love and ysneration, l,
HARRIS N. PLATSTED, Governor, by and with
the advice and consent Of the Council. do hereby
point and set apart
THURSDAY, the Twenty-6rst day Of April,
next, ~ q day Of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer
And do recommend TO the Christian people Of our
State to keep this, their annual fast. refrain from
labor. business. amUsemenfs. and. in their homes
and houses Of public worship. humble themselves
before Him whose mercy endurefh forever suppl.
eating His favor upon themselves, the state and
Nation; confessng Their aims and seeking forgive
ness Of the same. In humility Of spirit. eff we
say that We have sin. deceive ourselves, and
the truth il not in but II We confess sins. He
10 faithful and just to forgive US our sins and to
cleanse US from all unrighteousness."
Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta. thi,
thirty first day Of March, In the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and eighty one, and
Of the Independence Of the United States OF
America the ono hundred and fifth.
HARRIS NJ. PLAISTED.
By THE GOVERNOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
Reasons for the Diminished Production
Of Print Cloths.

FALL RIVER, April 9. The production of
print cloths is $4,000 pieces less than usual,
owing to the suspension of work, fast and
strike at the Chace mill. The nearly three
weeks strike makes little talk and no move
ment is made apparently by either side look
ing to resumption of work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

President and Mrs. Garfield have decided
to spend the summer at the Soldiers Home,
and with their children will occupy a cottage
there. Early in July the President will at
tend commencement at Williams College,
and little later his two sons, Harry and
James will enter as students.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

A servant girl in Fishkill recently had one
of her fingers slightly bruised by the brass
weight of an old fashioned clock falling upon
it, and died six days later from blood-poison-
ing. She was apparently perfectly we'll when
receiving the slight injury, and is not known
to have had any disease of the blood pre-
yiously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
Suit Against a Railroad .

SAN Francisco, CAL, April 3. Suit was
commenced in the United States Circuit
Court yesterday, by the United States against
the Central Pacific Railroad Co., to recover
S204, 1878 arrears of income tax alleged to
be due BY defendants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

She was young lady fresh from boarding
school, and she went into the laundry to
iron shirts. She did not succeed very well,
and she said, 'Oh, Katy, shall never be
able to get any polish on this bosom" y
"Sure. Miss, was the answer. 'you want to
put little elbow grease on it" please get
some for me right away, Katy" was the in
nocent response.-Bosfon Courier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

President Gariield's Southern appoint
ments show disposition on the part o.
the Administration to consider republican.
ism prime qualification for ofiice-hold-
ing, but to exact that it be supplemented
by integrity and ability. These require
ments are fully met in the cases Of Melton,
District Attorney for South Carolina
Duskin. District Attorney for Southern
Alabama, and Gilmer. Taft and Nichols,
Postmasters respectively at Richmond
Charleston and Raleigh. Such appoint.
ments show that President Garfield means
to avoid the mistakes made by Grant on the
one hand and Hayes on the other. They
will do much to increase the efficiency ol
the civil service in the South, while slim.
ulating the vitality of the republican or.
ganization IN that section
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

The Senate adjourned Friday until Mon
day. Both sides seem tired Of the debate
The movement to adjourn till Monday was
started by the Vice President, who wished
to 60 to New York. Meanwhile some of
the Senators are preparing to leave for
the season. Mr.. Teller is said to have
made pair with the purpose Of not re-
turning until the regular session. Mr..
Garland Ia supposed to have made q SINH
lar pair with Edmunds. Other Senators,
whose business interests are pressing. in
dicats purpose 70 make pairs md leave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
Arrest Of a Supposed Kidnapper.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 10. Eugene
Frederick vas arrested here yesterday, for
connection with the New York abduction and
oiackmaiiing plot. lie was arraigned this
morning, and held to await a reouisition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
WEATHER REPORT,

Indications for the Next "a Hours.
War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer. /
Washington ID. c., April ILL a. m. /
For the New England and Middle States
slightly warmer, and fair weather during the
day, with southwest winds, followed during
the night by falling barometer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
BurElars Arrested.

New YORK, April 3. John Rogers alias
sKid," and Francis Garfield were arrested
while burglarixing, and were committed in
default Of 5000 hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
Base Ball.

At Boston-Bostvns, 10; Harvards. l..
At New Haven, Conn.-Yale, Z; New
York. 5.
At New York-Detrois, a; Meropol-
itans 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

The startling statistics of the growth Of
drunkenness in the wine-growing countries of
Europe are furnishing ammunition for the
advocates of total abstinence and prohibition.
In Belgium ''the consumption Of alcohol since
1910 has increased from Is to - millions Of
francs, and in the industrial counties there is
one dramshop for every six or seven persons.
Thus, in Belgium, the working classes spend
between so and 60 millions of francs for alco-
hol." And in Germany, from October 1,
1869, to January |, 1877, the number of inns
rose from 1852 to 69,3O5, or IL per cent,
and that of the drinking saloons from 62, SIP
to GO, 305 or II per cent. In 1869 the per
centage of inns and dramshops to the number
Of inhabitants was 1915 to 100000 inhabi-
tants, but in 1877 it had risen to $3.50. The
same enormous increase manifested itself all
over Germany"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
Mn Hoanital Needed.

No palatial hospital needed for Hop Bitters
patients, nor large-salaried talented buffers to
tell what Hop Bitters will do or cure, Is they
tell their own story by their certain and abso-
lutte cures at home.-Nee York Independent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

WOODSTOCK, VT, April 10. j. b. Jones
dry goods store, L. l.. Wilson's grocery store
and John S. Eaton's clothing store burned
this morning. Jones goods were removed in
damaged condition. Loss between 1000
and Sl5, 900: insured for 900, Wilson'S
stock valued at 81 800; total loss not known.
Mr. Eaton removed nearly all of his goods in
damaged condition. He is town clerk, but
his public records and papers were all
saved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

The Irish Land Question.
The introduction of the Irish Land bill
into the House of Commons. by Mr..
Gladstone. and his speech upon it, are the
beginning Of an effort by the British gov
eminent to satisfy and allay the malcon-
tent spirit in Ireland. Mr.. Gladstone said
he felt satisfaction at exchanging the
dreary work Of repression for legislation
of an improving and reforming character
The grounds which induced the Govern
ment to deal with the land question were
not that the Irish landlords are bad not
that appeals to the passions of the Irish
people have been made by persons whose
wild proposals are little removed from
schemes of public plumber; but because the
Irish land laws contain peculiar provisions
which prevent the prosperity of the Irish
tenant. According to the report of the
Bessborough Commission. The Irish peo-
pie declare that they do not desire the ex-
preparation Of the landlords or the confis-
cation of the property of others. but they
do desire to cultivate in security the land
of the country and enjoy the fruits Of
their labor, paving a fair rent for the
land.
Mr.. Gladstone then spoke OF other
measures which had previously been tried
and failed, and Of the steps proposed by
commissioners which had been employed
to investigate and recommend measures
of relief lie declared that the govern
n,ent would do all that it could legitimate
ly do for the passing of an effective meas
ure to deal with the land question of Ire
land. He then examined and justified in
detail the bill which was before the body
that he was addressing.
One of the principal features OF the bill
is the regulation of the tenants right to
assign and the landlords right to get
what his land is reasonably worth. The
salient point and cardinal feature of the
bill Is the institution Of court to take
cognizance of rent and which will not be
debarred from taking cognizance of ten
ure and assignment. The court will con-
sist of three persons, one of whom must
be Judge or ex-,Judge of the Supreme
Court Its seat will be Dublin, but extra
commissioners may be appointed under
the control of the central authority. 1t is
also proposed to assist tenants to purchase
their buildings and to make other pro-
visions to do away with grievances which
have been justly complained Of
In closing his speech Mr.. Gladstone
said that Justice is to be the principle to
guide England in regard to Ireland"
The bill and the speech seem to be gov
erned by spirit of fairness. But all par
ties will not be satisfied. Already the
Duke of Argyll has rendered his resigna-
ton of the office of Lord Privy Seal be-
cause he thinks the bill does not sufficient
" protect landlords and is too liberal to
tenants. This dissatisfaction with the bill
in such quarter is an indication that the
measure honestly regards the just rights
OF the tenants. and therefore is one to be
commended as movement in the right
direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

Postmaster Charged With Embezzle.
ment.
SAN ANToNIA. Tex, April 10. VIM. B.
Alexander (colored), discharged post-office
clerk, has made an affidavit against Post
master Jno. c. Manning, charging him with
embezzlemcnt- Manning has been arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
FIRE RECORD.
At Concord. N. H.-Loss $1,000

At Concord, n. H.-LOSs SIO.OOO.
DOVER, n. H., April 8. The buildings or
the farm of Senator Edward II. Rollins. one
and one half miles from Dover, n. H., were
burned by an incendary, Saturday morning
Contents were saved, except hay. Loss
$4,000; insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

England has formally declined to par
ticipate in the Monetary Conference, fact
which was announced in the House Of
Commons Thursday. The India Govern
ment will send delegate. but he will not
share in the discussions of the conference.
Private advices from the Sandwich Islands
report that the famous volcano, Mauna Loa,
is still in eruption and has been continuously
so since the early part of October. The in
habitants say that the present eruption ex-
ceeds in grandeur, extent and activity any
that they can remember, or Of which there il
any record. The American residents say
that the spectacle is magnificent, and well
worth a voyage thither. The principal crater,
some l6, 900 feet long and 9 200 to 10, 900 feet
wide, is constantly belching forth smoke,
steam and fame, and occasionally throws up
vast rocks, while the lava pours down the
sides of the mountain, nearly IA, 900 feet high,
in broad streams. Some of the eruptions
have lasted 10 months, and it is thought that
the present one will be fully as long, for it
has steadily augmented from the outset. 1t
has been compared with the action of 1859,
when three new craters were opened on the
side of the mountain, the loftiest being 10000
feet above sea-level, though the two lower
were the more violent. From one of these
rose column of liquid fire 500 feet high.
There are now six craters active and it is said
that the chief one throws out occasionally q
stupendous mass of flame GOO feet in altitude.
Several of the rivers of lava are five or six
miles wide. and these actually form cascades,
and in some instances are so voluminous az
to run up hill. The lava has also forced its
way through subterranean outlets and
tumbled with Kissing, roaring sound into
the sea. Mauna Loa has been far more en-
ergetic of late years than it used TO be, and is
now distinguishing itself unnvitedly. Some
of the lava beds are enormous. The lava
streams frequently cool on top, and when new
lava is added the crust breaks with loud ex-
plosiOns Considerable uneasiness is felt
among the residents of Honolulu lest their
dwellings be destroyed, and the opinion is
generally expressed that in no volcano on the
globe have finer natural pyretechnics been
seen than now and there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
Clothiingg!
At 1872 Water Street,
NEXT TO PIPER'S.

The public are hereby informed that the
Boston Branch Clothing House. hare
opened FuU and Complete Stock of erery-
thing usually tound in q First Glass Cloth
ing Store; all ne,c goods Of Latest STILES
We would also cali your attention to on,
Large assortment Of School Suits for the
Boys. In The 'cay of prices, IRE dety sac
cesstM competition.
By selling honest goods, fair dealing,
and tow prices. are hope to merit fair
share of the PUBLIC PATRONAGE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11

Clerymen. Lawyers and authors ind Malt
Bitters pure and safe invigoeant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
The Irish Land Question.

by THE GDVEENOR.
JOSEPH o. SMITH. Secretary Of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-04-11
BOARDING HOUSE TO LET.

ri 10. Bridge Block, Water St. Recentlv ren.,,.a
.h,,,z... c.P. GOULD, or D6uGHrY BRos
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KAUFMANN'S PILLS do not gripe Is cents
aprilst&w
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1881-03-04
Our Young Folks.
sNOWsTORx.

DOWN from the misty sky they came,
Fast and faster the hvelonG day,
I'LL the cObble-stOnes in the noisy streets
Were snugly hidden at last away; -
And over the pavement broad and wide
A beautiful snowy sheet was spread,
And each tall tree in the park near by
Was suddenly Wearing white-capped head.
Baby climbed up in her little chair,
And looked at the storm with eager eyes:
Then: suddenly ciapping her tiny h.,nds,
know why de feavers conner she cries.
"Dere's pity white hens in de sky, mamma
Dess all DER feavers is bowling awayI"
Then two blue eyes from the window turned
And questioned, g Why laugh at baby May?''
0 wee little mite of humanity,
For the first time viewing fall of snow,
How many storms will cross your path
As over the road of life you go2
For clouds must gather DER every heart.
And winter must follow the summer fair,
And there must be gloomy and leaden skies
To fill with snOwhakes the earth and air.
But light as feathers, dear little one,
May he the storms your heart may feel,
And after the shadows, the sunshine bright
shall every sorrow and trouble heal:
For under the snow the blossoms lie,
Gathering strength for the next glad year,
And before we know it their fragrance sweet
Will give us the tidings. Summer Is here!'
M d. Brine.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1881-03-04
A Little Advice.

HERE are four good rules which
want you all to study well:
One is, always to look at the person
you speak to. Nhenyou are addressed,
look straight at the person who speaks
to you. Do not forget this.
Another is. speak your words plainly.
Do not mutter nor humble. If your
words are worth saying, they are worth
pronouncing distinctly and clearly.
Another is, do not say disagreeable
things. If you have nothing pleasant to
say, keep silent.
A fourth is-and oh! children, remem-
Der it all your Gves-think three times
before you speak once.
Have you something to do that you
find hard and would prefer not to do ita
Then listen. Do the hard things first,
and get it over with. If you have done
wrong. go and confess it. If your les
son is tough. master it. If the garden
is to be weeded. weed it first and play
Do the thing you don't
like to do first; and then with a clear
conscience do the rest.-The Little Sower.