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Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
FROM WASHINGTON.
A SWEEPING CIVIL BILL.
Introduced by the Judiciary Committee
of the Senate Upon Civil Service
Reform.

WASHINGTON, Dec %.
The judiciary committee bill. to prohibit
political assessments, was reported byIEd-
munds to the Senate this afternoon. 1t pro-
vides =
First-that no person in the service of the
government, whether legislative, executive
or judicial, shall ,direc ly or indirectly, solicit
or receive, or be in any marner concerned.
in soliciting receiving any assessments
by subscription or contribution for any polit-
ical purposes, whatever, from any officer,
clerk or employee of the United States, or
from any person receiving any salary or CON-
pensation from the monies derived from the
treasury of the United States.
Second-That no person shall, in any
room OF building occupied by any officer or
employee of the United States in the dis
charge of his official duties, mentioned in this
act, solicit or receive any contribution of
money, or any other thing of value for any
political purposes, whatever.
Third-That no such officer or employee
of the United States shall discharge. pro-
mote, or degrade, or, in any manner, change
the official rank, or compensation of any 9TH
| er officer or employee, or promise, or threat
en-. ST. to do, by reason Of any vote such off
Ger or employee has given or withheld. or
pay on purpose to give or withhold, at any
political election, or for giving, or withhold
ing. or neglecting to make any contribution
of money or eother valuable thing for any
political purposes.
Fourth-That no officer, clerk, or other
person in the service of the United States
shall give, or hand over to any other person
in the service Of the United States, or to any
member of either House of Congress, any
money or other valuable thing on account of,
or to be applied to, the promotion of any
political object, whatever.
| Fifth-The conviction of violation of any
of the provisions of this act is made punish
able by fine not exceeding $1,000, or by i'm
| prisonment for a term not exceeding three
years. or by fine and imprisonment or
both, in the discretion of the court.
! The bill, in conclusion, proposes to repeal
ecton sixth of the act approved August 10Th,
, 1876, entitled an ''act making appropriations
for legislative, executive and judicial expen-
ses of the government for the year June 80,
lS70,a for other purposes" with proviso,
however. that this report shall not affect the
prosecution and punishment of any officers
committed against said section.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Prof. J. II. Ijams, President of the Ten
nessee Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, died
Sunday morning.
A crows roost has been found in the woods
at East Millerton, L. l. 1t extends quarter
of mile and crows are shot by the wagon
load.
President Upton of the Rochester, n. Y,
City Bank was arrested Saturday on charge
of embezzeling 100000.
A young man named VIM. H. Clark of
New Haven, Conn, committed suicide on the
steamer Knickerbocker, near New Orleans,
Saturday.
The east bound passenger train on the
Missouri Pacific Railroad, from Omaha to
Atckinson. Kan, met with a serious acci-
dent Saturday. The rails spread and the en-
tire train except the locomotive was thrown
from the track, but fortunately no one wa.
killed or seriously injured.
Patrick Holton of Springfield, Mass, 40
years old, and having wife and Eve chill.
dren, was thrown from a load of lumber,
Saturday, and killed.
T. B. Connery of the New York Herald
has been granted an extended leave of ab-
sence from six to twelve months on account
of failing health.
Rev. ID. O'Brien of Oh arlottetown, has re-
ceived official notifcatio from Rome of his
appointment as Arch Bishop Of that diocese
On and after January lst the Boston Trans.
cript will be sold for three cents q copy.
The President of the United States of
Colombia, Senor Zealdua, died at Baga the
22d instant. The Vice President has as
sumed the Presidency.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
FIRE RECORD.
AtClaremOnt, N. H.-LOss About $780,
900.

CLAREMoNT. n. H., Dee %.
The main buildings of Freeman & Clark S
novelty woodworking establishment was
burned last night. The contents. including
valuable mahogany, $1,000 worth Of newell
posts and several hundred doors. sashes and
blinds were also DESTROYED. Fifty men were
thrown out of employment. and the loss of
tools. some of which cannot be duplicated in
this country. The fire caught in the dry
room from some unknown cause. The loss
is estimated at 500, 600: insured for Sl2 900.
An adjoining brick building, known as the
Round House, owned by Leonard Kempton,
was damaged to the extent of $780, insured
for $1,000. This building was occupied by
r. l.. Howe& Cos. pail ard tub factory,
whose loss is about $500; no insurance. The
Claremont file company was slightly dam
aged. The wood-w orking establishment will
be rebuilt as soon as practicable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25

The Albany Journal says: People
who think that the democratic President ID
as good as elected. should not forget that
the pendulum of independence which
swung so far one way this year. may
swing quite as far the other way two years
hence. Neither party has monopoly OF
free voters. The independent republicans
who voted for Tilden in 1876. not only
came back to Garfield in 1880. but they
brought host OF independent democrats
with them. 1t is mistake to suppose
that the democratic party can be kept in
tact when duty to country and self calls
the other way. 1t is folly to assume that
a tremendous movement in favor of better
political methods and purer public service
can stir one great party from top to bot
tom, and leave the other great party un-
touched and uninfuenced."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25

temper TO which Mr. Hoar had replied in an
extremely offensive manner, and when he
(Butler) made Q personal application of the
remark he intended to say BY innuendo what
perhaps he dare not say directly. Not that he
was afraid of being held to any personal re-
sponsibility, for he (Butler) had no idea of
having any such personal issue with him.
Mr.. Hoar-I made no personal allusion.
whatever, to the Senator from South Caro-
lima. | alluded to one form of political
crime in this country without any thought of
any individual application to any Senator. l
wish to say to the Senator from South Car
olina that never hint or insinuate anything
to anybody. If my public duty requires me
to state any opinion, whether creditable or
Otherwise of a character, | shall do 1t on
terms of clearness and distinctness which
will leave him in no doubt as 10 my meaning.
[Slight applause in the gallery.
The president gave warning that If the
demonstrations were repeated the galleries
would be cleared.
Mr. Vest-I hope not, Mr. President. This
is only ripple on the surface of this debate
that we have had this evening. Laughter.
Now Mr.. President, that this storm of war
is passed, propose to submit few public
remarks on the legal aspect of the question.
Renewed laughter.
Mr.. Voorhees, suggested that it was now
within half an hour of Sunday morning, and
as it was obvious that the bill could not pass
toni yht, he moved to adjourn.
At Mr.. PendletOn's suggestion he with
drew the motion temporarily, saying that
an understanding might be had as to the
disposition of the bill next week, and at
! .35 the Senate adjourned until Wednesday
with one unanimous agreement that the bill
shall be taken up after the morning business
and debated under the ten-minute rule and
disposed of on that day.
After further debate, at ll.35 the Senate
adjourned until Wednesday and the civi
| service bill went over.
HOUSE.
In the absence of the Speaker, the House
was called to order by Mr.. Page of Colorado
Speaker pro tenn. After the approval of the
journal, Mr.. White of Kentucky, made 4
point of order that the journal could not bs
approved in the absence of quorum, bu
the Speaker pro TEN. held that this poin
was made too late.
Mr.. Bell of Indiana, moved that the House
adjourn, pending which the Speaker pre-
TEN. submitted FIVE requests for leave of alb
sence, but they were objected to amid much
noise and confusion.
| The House refused to adjourn, yeas Sc
nays 5S. The roll was several times inter
rupted by Mr.. White of Kentucky, will
points of order, which created much merri
ment, until the Speaker pro TEN. fatty re
fused to recognize the gentleman. Leave!
of absence were granted and the House, a
r. 30, adjourned until Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
MURDER IN HIGH LIFE.
The Cashier Of the Pennsylvania State
Trea.ury Killed by a Lawyer.

UNIoNrowN. Pa, Dec "a.
Shortly before 10 this morning the town was
thrown into1 intense excitement by the report
that Capt. A. c. Mutt. cashier of the Penn
sylvania State Treasury, had been shot and
killed in q room in Jennings Hotel. by N. L.
Dukes, q we'll ll-known member Of the bar, and
member-elect Of the State Legislature. There
was an old feud existing between the men.
They went to the hotel and Mutt started up
to Dukes room. A nephew followed, but
stopped on the stairs to speak to the hotel
proprietor's son, named Feathers. While
conversing scufiling was heard in the room
and both ran to separate the combatants, who
were found on the floor clinched in terrible
struggle. Breckehied and Feathers sue
ceede1 in parting them, when Dukes drew a
revolver saying: "You came in here to whip
and so shoot" at the same time firing.
The ball took effect Just below Nuts eve,
penetrating the brain and killing him
instantly. Dukes quietly walked down stairs
where he was arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
Railp ger,ltbte Journal.
Merry Christmas.

We wish this morning the readers Of
the Journal and all the world beside .
Merry Christmas. Let the winds blow
high or low, this will be the merriest day
OF the year. What affection and friend
ship could do to make the hours pass
merrily by preparing gifts appropriate
to the occasion, has been done. Expecta-
ton now gives place to fruition. Every
household is happy in the treas
ures revealed this morning. 1t is the
heart there is in these things which
makes them precious. 1t heightens and
deepens the joy Of the recipient. and the
more pleasure gifts are to the giver
the greater the reward of him who gives.
A Merry Christmas to all
In order that those employed upon the
Journal may have their Christmas holiday.
this Office will be closed to-day and no
paper will be issued Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
STATE OF MAINE.


kENNEBEC ss Superior Court, Dec. Term, 1859.
MATILDA X. WING, libt., VS.. CHARLES II. WING
Upon the annexed libel, ii is ordered that
notice thereof be given to the ibelee by publishing
atested copy of the same abstract thereof, TO-
gether with this order thereon, three weeks
sively in the kennebec Journal a newspaper printed
in Augusta, in said county of kennebec the last pub
lcation TO be twenty days at least before the next
term of said Court, TO be holden at Augusta, within
and for said County of kennebec, on the first Tues
day of February next, that he may then and there
appear In said Court and answer to said libel If he
see mt.
A.C. OTIS, Clerk.
abstract Of libel.)
The libelant alleges that she was married 10 the
said libeee at Lewiston in the State OF Maine
on the 23d day of June, 1877; that the
said belant and libelee cohabied In this State after
State when the cause of divorce accrued
hereinafter set FORTH and had resided here in good
faith one year prior TO the date hereof; that the
belant has ever been faithful to her marriage obga
tions, but that the said lioeee has been unmndfu OF
the same that on the 9th day Of september, 1884, bs
deserted the libelant without reasonable cause
that the said lbelee has been guilty Of
habitual drunkenness; that though of sufficient
ability he has neglected to provide the libeiant
with suitable support that child has been born
to them during their said marriage, now d, ad, viz:
Carl NJ. Wing.
Wherefore she prays that divorce from the bonds
of matrimony between hersef and said lbeee,
may be decreed. And this she AYERS would
be reasonable and proper, conducive TO 90,
morality Of society. And the libelan further alleges
that she has used reasonable diligence TO ascertain the
present residence Of said lbelee, but is unable TO
do so. and does not know where il Is .,o
Kennebec IS. December IS, iso2.-The said libelant
made oath that the above all, CATION to the resi-
dence Of the libelee Is true
HORACE W. STEWART.
Justice OF the Peace
true copy Of the order Of notice, with abstract Oh
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
POstOMce Changes.

WASHINGTON, Dec %.
The following postal changes have &C.
Cured in the State of Maine for the week
ending Dec. "a:
William b. Leighton, Debloes, Washing
ton Co.; f. j. Murch, Ellingwood Corners
Waldo Co.; Augustus f. Moore, Ellsworth
Falls, Hancock Co.; Lewis C. Sprague,
Linneus, Aroostook Co.; Benz. L. Bowe,
Milton Plantation, Oxford Co. VIM. Ger
rish, Oakield, Aroostook Co.; Alpheus s.
Hillon, South Parsonsfield, York Co.. F. l..
Ball, South Sebec, Piscataquis Co.; George
Albe. Thornton's Ferry, Waldoboro Corner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
COLLISION AND DEATH.
The Usual Result of Trying to Run two
Trains in Opposite Directions on One
Track-The Every Day Story.

ST Louis, Dec %.
News reached here today that the east
bound passenger train, which left here at
6 40 Last evening on the Wabash road, col
lided with the engine and caboose from De-
catur, Ill.,, on the curve near carpenter, be-
tween and 9 o'clock. Both engines were
knocked off the track and George Silsbee,
engineer of the passenger train, and Hank
Dresser, conductor of the engine and ca
boose, were killed. Capt. Hyde and Ed.
Bramble were severely hurt and several pas
sengers reported somewhat injured, and one
or two train men wounCed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
The Government Of the Red Man.

Under Commissioner Price has instructed
all the Indian agents to establish a court of
three persons, who shall meet at each agency
twice month to try Indian offences and pro-
vide punishments therefor. Among the Of
fenses enumerated are the sun dances. scalp
dances, war dances, plural marriages, failure
to support wives and families and the prac-
tices of medicine men. The penalties are
stoppage of rations and pecuniary fines.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
Fire in Milford.

BANGOR. Dec "a.
The Wing and Courier learn that hre in
Milford, this morning. burned the hotel, ell,
stable, four horses, seven or eight cows and
four or I've hogs. Most Of the furniture was
saved. The property was owned by Butter
field Bros. Loss about $1,000; insurance
small. The fire was probably caused by an
EXPLOSION of lantern in the stable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
FOREIGN NEWS.
journalistic Woe In Ireland.

DUBLIN, Dec %.
At ) o'clock this evening two detectives
entered the office of the United Ireland and
posted notice directing that, as this week
issue of the paper contained matter melting
to acts of violence and intimidation, all the
copies thereof shall be seized in consequence
of this order. The police throughout the
city and country have been engaged all the
evening in seizing copies of the paper.
Later-A summons has been served upon
O'Brien, editor of the United Ireland, re-
quiring him to appear Wednesday in the
police court to answer the charge of seditious
libel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
DIR. Pierce's ssFavorite Prescription" is the
debilitated woman's best restorative tonic.
dec49t&wlv2p

What is needed Is pure blood. as the iufu-
ence of its purity upon the health cannot be
overestimated. When it becomes impure it
gives rise to large numser of diseases such
as Biliousness, Sick Headache, Dyspepsia,
Loss of Appetite, Low Spirits, Nervousness,
Female Complaints, etc. The success which
has attended the use OF Swedish Botanic Com
pound warrants us to say that for purifying
and enriching the blood, creating an appetite.
strengthening and renovating the whole sys-
tenn, nothing surpasses that great remedy.
aug28ttf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25

George Bancroft. the historian. who is
a native of Worcester has signifed his in.
tention to give to the city sum OF money
for the foundation of scholarship to be
called the Aaron and Lucretia Chandler
Bancroft Scholarship, the income to be
paid toward defraying in constant success
sion the expense of a liberal education of
some young native of Worcester. The
scholarship is named in memory Of his
parents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
A Notorious Character Shot.

LAsALLE, Ills. Dec 2i.
A notorious character named Patsey Dom
nelly this morning entered a saloon in Peru,
and without apparent cause, drew revolver
and fired three times into the crowd. Michael
McDermott was fatally injured. Donnelly
Immediately stepped outside of the saloon
and met officer Patrick Scott at whom he
fed. He missed aim and Scott a moment
later sent bullet into his brain and he fell
dead on the sidewalk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
Good Advice.

You will prevent and cure the greater part
of the ills that afflict mankind in this or any
section, if you keep your stomach, liver and
kidneys in perfect working order. There is
no medicine known that does this as surely as
Parker's Ginger Tonic. 1t will keep your
blood rich and pure, and give you good health
at little cost. See other column.
dec5t teod&w Imp
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25

The tobacco venders are left in a per-
picking state of uncertainty by the pro-
ceedings in Congress in relation to the
duty upon the article. As the smoking of
the weed is said to have soothing effect
in cases of irritation, they had better fill
up their pipes and try what smoking will
do for them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next - HOnrs.
Weather Bulletin.

War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer,
Washington. ID. c., Dec. 25.-l A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States
generally fair weather in southern portions,
light snow in extreme northern portions,
westerly winds, higher barometer and no
change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
Served Him Right.

Sr. Paul, Dec "a.
+, A. Newton was shot and probably fat
ally wounded At Wahpeton, OAK, yesterday,
BY James Nash. The shooting occurred in
the court room just as Newton pleaded not
guilty to ravishing Nash's is year old daugh-
~.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25

No other medicine has won for itself such
universal appreciation in its own city, state,
and country, and among all people, as Ayers
Ss-saparilla. 1t is the best combination of
vegetable blood purifiers, with the Iodide of
foiassium and Iron, ever offered to the
public. decI9d&vIv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25

II you have Back Ache and cannot get
Hop Plaster of your druggist, send Is cts in
stamps to Carter, Harris { Hawley, Boston
MAS, and receive one by return mail, or S
ior $l.OO. decl9deod&vlv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
Westgate Not Identified.

DUBLIN, Dec %.
Witnesses in the Phoenix Park murder
case have failed to identify Westgate as one
of the assassins.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
Why Welcome.

What makes Floreston Cologne welcome
on every ladys toilet table is its lasting fra
GRANGE, and rich, fowery odor.
dec5 ieod&wlm2p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25

Young, old. and middle-aged men and wo-
men get health and strength by using
Browns Iron Bitters. decl9d&wIw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
"Rou0h ON Corns."

Ask for Wells "Rough on Corns." l5c
Quick, complete, permanent care. Corns
warts. bunions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25

There is no lack of snow for Christmas.
The next thing in order will be good
smart January thaw.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
That Husband Of Mine

Is three times the man he was before he be.
gan using wells Health Renewer." ST.
Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
C.tarrh OF the Bladder

Singing irritation, inflammation, all Kid.
ney and Urinary Complaints, cured by
"Buchupaiba 81.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25

NTANTED.-For Christmas and New Years
w presents, one thousand subscribers for the
new edition of Hili's Manual. Address f.. F. HAIR
LOW, General Agent, Augusta, Me. decl6 Tvs
N1ANTED.-A woman to do housework in
w small family, in this city. To II thoroughly
competent one the best of wages and permanent
place are offered Address X. ID. H., this Office.
decl3tf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
AUGUSTA GAS LIGHT COMPANY,

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of
the Augusta Gas Light Co will be held at the office
of the Company. In Augusta, on Tuesday the I'd day
OF January next at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, for the pur.
pose Of electng five directors for the ensuing year.
and for the transaction Of any other business that
may properly come before said meeting.
Per order of the directors,
JAMES w. NORTH, Clerk.
Augusta, Dec. 10, 1882. dee2o27&janI
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25

NANTED.-Agents. male and female, to sell
w valuable works. Good wages and permanent,
honorable employment. Apply 10
j T.. CHANDLER,
dec22n corner Pearl and Patterson Sts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
Special Advertisements

Small advertisements, NOT erceedino thres line,
coming under the head or WANTED, FoR SALE
for 20 cents, three times for 40 CENTS aud one nee
for . o cents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
Special Notices.
a CARD.

CARD.
Te all who are suffering from the error. and indis.
crefions Of youth. nervous weakness. early decay.
loss of manhood. &c., will send recipe that will
cure you. FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary in South America
Send self-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
T. INMAN, Station ID. New York City
octl0'eod6wly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-12-25
To Let


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"X," Journal office. dec2ilt
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-04-08
Death Of George p. Briggs.

George Patrick Briggs, eldest son of the
late Govener George N. Briggs, of Massachu.
sets, died at his residence in Pittsfeld, Berk.
shire county, Mass, OF Sunday, March 20
aged go years. His father, Gov. Briggs, died
in 1861 from an accidentally received gun shot
wound.
Mr.. George P. Briggs, after completing his
law studies, opened a law Office in Boston in
1885, with that brilliant young politician, Au-
son Burlingame, afterwards famous as a con-
gresham, and subsequently as minister to
China, while securing the confidence and re-
spect of the Chinese officials, he negotiated the
first and famous treaty with China. He
afterwards visited this country in charge of a
Chinese commission, and lost his life by the
rigors of Russian winter, whittier he had
gone with his Chinese attendants.
Mr.. Briggs partnership with Mr.. Burligame
was dissolved when the latter entered public
life, and on the death of his faith
err, he took up his residence
at the old home in PIttsfeld, where he has
since resided.
He was worthy and highly respected citi-
zen, and his death is unenviably incurred in
the community where he lived.