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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
uTM SESSION OF CoNeREss
Aso..sc, Of Lamarss Resolation ReIat'
ing to InterJOceanic Canal.

WASHINGTON, Oct. IA.
The resolution offered Thursday by Lamar
.el.,;ve IN the inter-oceanic canal. was
adopted.
AIso the resolution offered by Edmunds
directing the Judiciary committee to enquire
whether the proceedings for the extradltion OF
v;encenzo Ribello, ha 1 been in accordance
with law. N
A resolution was offered by Sherman, call
ing on the Secretary of the Treasury to trans
nit to debate a copy of the report OF James
T, Melin and others, made to the treasury de-
partment during the recess of the Senate
Sherman stated that he had been lei to offer
the resolution by paragraph in the New
York Commercial Advertiser of the llth
inst, which intimated that the report had been
kept secret through his (Shermans IN
fiuence.
Edmuuds sympathized with the personal
wish of the Senator from Ohio to have
brought to light any document which was
alleged to reflect upon him. but the senator
ought to remember that every week reports
were made to the head of the Treasury de-
partment, which it would be injurious to
make He would therefore ask that the res
olution lay over one day. SO ordered.
At II. 20 the Senate went into executive
session.
At so the doors were opened end on mo-
ton of Anthony the floor was extended to
the National guests. The Senate then took
a recess. At 3.l5 the distinguished French
and German visitors entered the Chamber
and stood in the rear of the Senate desks.
Bayard said: 81 beg leave to apprise the
Senate of certain distinguished officers and
citizens of our country aud France, and also
of certain other distinguished officers and cit
liens of the Empire of Germany, who have
come here for the purpose Of joining with the
people of the L. S. in the celebration of the
great eliminating victory to the arms of the
allied colonies, 100 years ago"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
COMMUNICATION FROM EGAN.
He Says Parnell was Arrested on q
Trumped mp Charge.

BosToN, Oct. IA. The following despatch
has been received at the Secretary's Office of
the Irish National Land League in Boston:
PARIS, Oct. II, 1881.
To Patrick A. Collins, Boston,
Parnell was arrested on a trumped up
charge. The movement will intensity ten
fold on account of it. We want the help of
every true Irish Nationalist moderate and
extreme. Thank God the Englsher's rule
cannot imprison this whole people, nor
cheat their onward movement, but the gov
eminent is determined upon further arrests
and if possible, the slaughter and destruction
of an unarmed people, by goaling them to
revolt. The people will win, for they are
calm and resolate
(Signed.) PATRICK EG.x.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
GuITEAU AGAIN IN DANGER.
A Lawyer Arrested in the Court Room
for Wanting to shoot Him.

WASHINGTON, Oct. H. While Guiteau
was being arranged large sized man APP
preached some of the officers of the court and
asked for the loan of pistol His enquiries
causing suspicion he was taken to the police
headquarters. where he gave the name of
George II. Bethard. and showed a diploma
rs a lawyer, issued to him June %, in Colum-
bus. q. He said he fought in Garfeld's reg
iment, and showed wounds which he received
at the battle of Shiloh He had been doing
CLERICAL work for lawyer in this city. He
heard that Guiteau was to be arranged and
he intended to get "bull dog pistol and
shoot him at City Hall. He took the diploma
with him to ensure getting into the court
room as member of the bar. He evidently
had been drinking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
New Publications.

George Stinson & Co, Portland, have just
published the Life Of General Garfield, in
GLIDING some Of his speeches, and an account
Of his public services, assassination, lingering
pain, death and burial The author is Russell
II. Conwell. 1t is awork of merit, admirably
written, authentic, full and handsomely
printed and bound. Ii has an introduction
by Gov. John ID. Long of Mass. and has
twenty-one fine illustrations. Every house
hold should have copy of this volume.
+. McMurdie is the only agent in Augusta
for this work and is now canvassins the city
wife great success in obtaining subscriptions
for il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Star Route Cases.

WA-HrxGrox. Oct. IA. A large array OF
counsel was present on the part Of the de-
fence on the Star Route case, and VIM \.
Cook was on hand as counsel for government
He stated that in the absence Of Bliss OF New
York. and Brewster of Philadelphia, govern
ment was not prepared to proceed with the
argument and he suggested postponement
until Wednesday next.
Ingersoll expressed unwilingness to go on
now, unless the argument could be closed TO-
day and tomorrow. and he preferred to let
the whole affair go over two weeks.
After some discussion the matter was
allowed 10 remain over tor two weeks, the
time for opening of the argument TO be fixed
after that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
FOR YORkTOW n.
The French War Steamer in Hampton
Roads.

FoRr MONROE. Oct. IA. The French war
steamers Magicine and Dumont Dsiveil, from
New York, arrived in Hampton Roads this
morning. Statutes were fired from the fort.
and the flag hosted on the Trenton. On the
anchoring of the Magicine, she ran up the
American colors to the masthead. and re-
turned the salute.
Gen. Hancock and staff left for Yorktown
this forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
WATERvILLE, MAINE, Aug. &c, 1SS

W n fIsN IIsIf VI MN z, aug 20, 1851.
To the Hon. County Commissioners of the County OF
kennebec:
WYE the undersigned respectfully represent that
w the public convenience and necessity require
an alteration in the low liill'' so called. in the
highway now travelled in town of WatervllIe
leading from Augusta to Waterville known as the
River Road" We further represent that said hill
is extremely steep to render 1t difficult
with loaded teams. Therefore request your Hon.
ors after you have caused due notice be given, to
view the portion of said route located about three
miles from Waterville and included between the
bridge known as the low Bridge" and a point one
hundred and twenty-five rods north, extending over
the hill commonly known as "Low Hill and make
such alteration discontinuance or new location as
you may deem expedent and proper as In duty
bound will ever pray.
Z. B. DUNN & 90 others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

A dispatch from New Haven saws: The
defence in the Malley case rested this 4. NJ.
The court adjourned to Monday. The State
will produce fifteen witnesses in rebuital.
Dun. Wyman & Co.. New York. report
failures for the past seven days as !o7, a little
lower than last week, but still. above the
average.
Fire in the building on the corner of Dover
and Washington streets, Boston. Friday
morning. caused q loss of Sl5. eco: partially
insured. c. c. Briggs, piano fortes, loses
$40, 500 of the amount.
Contamination with London is cut of from
all directions by q severe gale in England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
A Colorado Town Nearly in Ashes.

koHoMA, Col, Oct. II. Fire broke cut
at the Summit House, at o'clock Thursday
evening, caused 5y the explosion of lamp.
The flames spread rapidly until 10 o'clock,
when it had consumed all the houses within
reach. The fire communicated to a powder
magazine, causing several terrific explos-
ions. About eighty families were rendered
homeless and destitute. The loss is $780,
oCo. insurance light. Whiskey was free
and hundreds of men were inebriated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
BY TELEGRAPH.
A ,sociated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebee Journal.
THE CAIN TRIAL.


RocKLASD, Oct. IA. At the Supreme
Court at Rockland Friday afternoon, Ralph
B. Richards was convicted Of manslaughter
in the death Of Willie Cain. and sentenced
TO the reform school for seven yerrs, this
being the remainder Of his minority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD SIS Hoard of County COMMISSIONS.
Sept. Session, 1881:
U on the foregoing petition satisfactory evidence
having been received thar the petitioners are
sible. and that an inquiry into the merits q,
their application is expedient, it is Ordered thar ,b
County Commits. toners meet AT Andover Corner or
Tuesday, the 10th day of December next, al fen ~
the clock A. NJ and thence proceed TO view the rou,
mentioned in said petition; Immediately after which
view hearing of the parties and witnesses will +.
had ut some convenient place in the vicinity. and
such other measures taken in the premises IS ths
Commissioners shall judge proper. And ii is furthe,
Ordered that notice OF the time, place land purpose
of the Commissioners meeting aforesaid be given 10
all persons and corporations interested, by causing
attested copies of said petition and of this ores
thereon be served upon the respective Clerks If
the towns of Andover and Grafton, and also posted
up in three public places in each of said towns, And
published six weeks successfully in the Kennehe,
Journal, newspaper printed at Augusta,
by the printers to the State, and also NH
lished three weeks successfully in the or.
ford Democrat, newspaper printed at Paris in said
County of oxford, the last of said publications and
at least thirty days before said time of meeting 10
the end that all persons and corporations NAV then
and there appear and shew cause if any they have
why the prayer OF said petitioners should not be-
granted
Attest: JAMES S. WRIGHT, Clerk
A true copy of said Petition and order of Cour,
thereon. Attest: JAMES S. WRIGHT, Clerk
6W4y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
4aiIp &ennebff Journal.
A,gusts. Saturday Morning, Oct Is.
The Western election figures read re
markably well for an '.of year"

Colonel Robert g. Ingersoll is going
with all his family to New-Mexico. where
he has become interested in some silver
mines. He is quoted as saying tina. the
Indians are so dangerous in that neighbor-
hood that he and his family prefer that if
one must run the risk all should do so.
that they may live or die together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
COUNTERFEIrERS.
Arrest Of a Gang in Tennessee.

PARIS Tenn. Oct. II. Thursday night,
Alex. Trow sdale. John Mack, John stephens,
John Hutchns. Lewis Harrington and John
McFadden, part of gang of countefeiters
in Southern Kentucky and western Tennes-
see. were arrested here and $500 in specie
currency secured. So far. fourteen have
been arrested while twenty-three are still at
large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
Funeral Of DIR. Holland.

New YORK, Oct. IA. The funeral services
Of the late DIR. Holland occurred from his
residence, 46 Park avenue, this forenoon, and
in accordance with an often expressed wish
of the deceased, were of simple character. DIR.
Bevan. his pastor. and DIR. Murray, former
pastor. read prayers. No addresses made.
The body was then taken to Springfield, where
religious services are to be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15

KENNEBEC ss-Superior Court, Sept. Term ISL
ID. z. Bolster VS.. John Reed.
And now on suggestion TO the Court that John
Reed the defendant at the time of the service the
writ was not an inhabtant of this State and had no
tenant, agent, attorney within the same that his
goods or estate have been attached in this action and
that he has had notice Of said suit attachment
It is orderen, that notice of the pendency of this
suit be given to the said defendant by publishing
attested copy of this order, together with abstract
of the plaintiffs writ, three weeks successfully in the
Kennebec Journal, a newspaper printed in Augusta
in the County of Kennebec the last publication 10
be not less than 80 days before the next of this
Court, TO be holden ut Augusta within and fer the
County of kennebec, on the first Tuesday of Decem
ber 1851, that said def ndant may thea and there
appear and answer said suit, If he shall see cause
Attest A. G. OTIS, Clerk
abstract of plf. writ
Assumpsit on deft.'s promissory note for i2OO
dated Aug. 2lst. 1872, payable to ptf or bearer
demand and interest.
Also count for money had and received by the
delft to the use of the ptif under which ptn claims
TO recover the amount OF the above note.
Adnmnum, $500.
Date Of writ July 8, 1851, returnable at the Sept;
Term, 1881.
f. W. WHITEHOCSE, Atty. for ptf
4 true copy of the order OF Court, with abstract Of
the writ. Attest A. G. OTIS, Clerk
octlI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15

The cause Of DIR. Hollands death was
angina peetoris. -Four years ago his ply
sicians told him he could not live more
than ter years, and might die at any time
He leaves a widow, one Of the Chaplin
family OF Springfield. whom he married
when twenty-five years old, two unmar-
ried daughters and one son. Theodore
Holland, who is at present in the senior
class at Yale College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
Fire in Portland.

PORTLAND, Oct. Il. Fire tonight on Long
Wharf. burned two large buildings owned by
Chase Brothers and occupied BY E. H. Chase,
fish packer. and George f. Deer.ng Co.
Gamers Of fish. The latter's loss $1,000;
insured 5000 Loss on the building covered
BY insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
Nebraska Democrats in Convention

OMAHA, Oct. II. The Nebraska State
convention. Thursday evening. nominated
w. II. Munger, for Supreme Court Judge.
and Alex. Bear and T. l.. Baes, for regents
Of the university. 1t adopted a platform de-
ciaring for free trade, honest money and
economy in administration and against a
licensed liquor law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, Oct ID.
FLOUR-weBk.
wHEAT-higher; No. Chicago Spring. / 33l and
33s cash; Oct and All Year, 35t; Nov. 371; Dec.
33B; No red winter 43.
CORN higher at 6Osa6Ol; and 6oa6ol cash bid; 6il
Oct; Nov. 6li; Dec. 56i.
OATS higher 4. cash 49,; dec 49,; all year
Al.
xYE-dull; OJ.
BARLEY-higher at 06.
PORK at II 90 for cash and Il 20 for Oct.
II 20 fer Nov.
LARD-at II gu for cash. IL 90 oct; II 90 nov.
IL 15 dec.
Short clear. y so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15

The total absence Of any sign of mourn,
ing in the Senate chamber, except the
Grape draping on the chair of the late
Senator Burnside. causes much comment.
The House Of Representatives is quite
deliberately draped and the Supreme
Court and rotunda also are still wearing
their mourning. but the outer doors OF
the Senate chamber only have black fes-
tOons above them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15

The second volume of "The Emperor" a
German Romance by George Ebers translated
in English by Clara Bell, has been issued by
William $. Gottsberyer, publisher. New
York. This Is an interesting and popular
work the plot of which is laid in the times
and under the rule Of the Cesars. This vol
ume closes the work. For sale by J. F.
Pierce.
Lee & Shepard have published another of
the fascinating stories by Oliver Optic. This
volume is entitled up the River or Yacht
ing on the Mississippi" Ii is the sixth and
last Of sThe Great Western Series" The
events of the story occur on the coast OF
Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico. and on the
Mississippi River. The volume aud the Sc
ries close with the return of the hero to his
home in Michigan. The aim Of the writer in
all his works is to impart such impulses to
his readers As will make them good boys and
men. healthy in body and mind. For sale by
j. F. Pierce.
We have received from Il. kohler, Phila
delphia, parts and of Schiller's Works,
which he is publishing in fine form, to be
complete in "a parts. The illustrations in
each part are in the best style of the art OF
wood engraving. The whole when finished
and bound will present to the public in ele-
CANT style the works of one Of the most gife.
g poess he World has known. The price Of
eee4paRt = IS CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
STATE OF MAINE.


kENNEBEc, s, Board County COMMISSIONS.
August Session, ISL, held by adjournment Sept. J.
1881. =
On the foregoing Petition, satisfactory evidence
having been received that the Petitioners are rc
sponsbie and ought to be heard touching the matter
set forth In said Petition, il is Ordered that thirty
days previous notice be given. that the County Com
mlssioners Will meet at the house Of Perley Low in
watervie on Tuesday the 10Th day Of October ne xt
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ; and thence proceed to view
the route mentioned in said Petition, and immed
afterwards hear the parties their witnesses
ana then take such further measures In the
as may be adjudged proper. Said notice TO be- given
by serving atested copies of said Petition and mi
order theron upon the Clerk Of the town of aery lie
and by posting up such copies in three public places
IN SAID town, and by publishing the same in the
kennebec Journai,a public newspaper printed in said
county that all persons and corporations
may attend and be heard If they think proper.
Attest = A. &. OTIS Clerk
thereon. " '""''
Attest A. q. OTIS, Clerk.
septl5fiaw3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
The Harvard Faculty DISAGREE with

The Harvard Faculty disagree with the
Corporation in its opinion that the per-
centage Of college students who are either
unable to continue their studies with their
classes or fail finally to be recommended
for degree, is gradually increasing. The
Faculty believe upon examination. the
annual percentage Of loss to be remark
ably uniform during the last decade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
MESSENGERS NOTICE
STATE OF MAINE.

STATE OF MAINE.
NYotice IL hereby given that on the twentv ooI
IN day Of September A. D. 1851 warrant II . enth
vency issued out Of the court of Insolvencun %
said county Of kennebec, against the estate ~ ,of
to be an insovent debtor. on petition ~ geo
debtors creditors which petition was filed on The ao
enth day Of September. Al ISL s which last es
date interest on claims is TO be computed "a T
the payment of any debts and the dsI;rns at
and transfer OF any property belonging to said dh,l
to him or for his use and the de JIro.or
and transfer of any property nv " ty
are forbidden by law; that a meeting of tbo M, nm
itors of said debtor to prove their debts and cbes
one assignees of his estate. will be held a
Court of Insolvency to be holden at Probate osn.
in said Augusta. on Monday the twenty.tourth ~
of october, A. ID. 1881, at O'Clock in ~
afternoon. VIC
Given under my hand the date first above wr;,,o.
SUMNER SoULE, DEPUTY Surp,vueh
As Messenger OF the Court Of Insolyenev Z,
said County Of kennebec. 2w,,.
To the County Commissioners Of Oxford COMMIT,
Maine. s
WE, the undersigned, citizens of Enroll and c.,.
w bridge in the State OF New Hampshire s
UPTON, Andover North Surplus and Anaoyer in .S
County Of Oxford and State of Maine Womb e
spectfuy represent that the road as now trsvaii
from Andover TO Enroll aforesaid, il crcuitous w
hilly and ledgy, and that the public convenience ~,
necessity require an easier and better route ,rn u
Enroll to AndOver aforesaid. We would tberefo
petition your honorable body to take the n.cssso
measures to view and locate, or alter, road &c.
mencipg at Andover Corner passing through mar, !,
Audover, Andover West Surplus, Andoyer NJ
Surplus, through "Dunn's Notch,'' SO called ara
part of Gr.fton to intersect the County road lesdi
from Newry to Upton near the home of the Lag
James Brown in Grafton.
Dated Oct. 3, 1881.
SILVANUS POOR. and - Others
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15

DIR. Glenn. the California wheat grower,
is unfortunate this year, his crop amount
ing to only 100000 sacks. This would
satisfy most farmers, either in that or other
States, but when the further facts are men
toned that he will have to keep $4,000
sacks merely for seed for next year. and
that his last crop before this was 400, 900
sacks, it is evident that the year is likely
TO prove losing one to the Doctor. 1t
costs large amount of money to run his
10000 acre farm and the hundreds of men
and horses employed on it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15

Orson Pratt. one of the first members Of
the Mormon church and the oldest apostle,
died on Tuesday. at the age of 20 years.
He was about the best educated theologian
in the Mormon church. and by far the abb
est preacher ever In the church. He was
also the author Of many books and pam
phlets in the advocacy and defense of the
Mormon doctrine. He also published
some works on the higher mathematics
and astronomy. 1t was he who had the
discussion with DR.. Newman. of the
Methodist Episcopal church. several years
ago. on the question. docs the Bible
Sanction Polygamy?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
Oct4t&w2,
Facts.

A letter from p. o. Sharpiess, druggist,
Marion. Ohio, in writing of Thomas EcLEc-
TRIO OH, says: Zone man was cured of sore
throat of eight years standing with one bot
tle." We have number of cases of rheu-
matism that have been cured when other
remedies have failed. We consider it the
best medicine sold d&wIw2dp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
Universal Appreciation

By the community at large has been given to
BURDoCK BLOOD BrrTERs. No instance is
known where dissatisfaction has been mani
tested by their use, or where aught but
benefit followed their administration. Price
Sl.Oo. trial size 10 cents. d&wlw2dp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15

Lee i Shepard publish brigh, and enter
tanning story, with the title My Sister Kit
ty." 1t is story of election day, with very
much Of two happy weddings which occurred
also. We shall be greatly mistaken if this
book does not find many readers. For sale
by J. +. Pierce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
OHIO.
Complete Returns Show That Foster,
Plurality 24.O62.

COLUMBUS, Oct IA. Complete returns Of
the entise state show the republican gains Of
ll,4t6 and democratic gains of $3.50, ne,
repaeiican gain 5,0S7. Fosters plurality
24,Oe2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
New York Stock Market.
Grandmother Says

When she was girl that her mother always
gave her sulphur and molasses to purify her
blood. but she now gives Sulphur Bitters to
her grandchildren as it is the best medicine
she ever saw.-The Father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-15
PILESl PILESl PILES
A Sure Cure Found at Last
No One Need Suffer!

A sure Cure for Blind, Bleeding, Itching AND
liberated Piles has been discovered BY DR.. william,
ian Indian remedy,) called DIR. Williams Indian
Ointment. A single box has cured the worst chronic
case OF % or 26 years standing No one need sune
hve minutes after applying this wonderful soothing
medicine Lotions, instruments and cleo, uarles ."
more harm than good Williams Ointment absoro'
the tumors allays the intense itching. (particum,
at night after getting warm in bed y acts as poui
ice, gives instant and painless relief and PREPARED
only for Piles, itching of the private parts and @
nothing else.
Read what the Hon. j. NJ. Coifnberry Of CleEe
ment: have used scores of Pile Cures, and IL
ahords me pleasure TO say that have never ionha
anything which gave such Immediate and perma
nenf relief as DIR. Williams Indian Ointment, =
tor sale by all druggists, or mailed on recep' ="
price. sl.Oo.