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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15
WINTHROP.

Never in the history of Winthrop probably
has there been such a large and costly dis
play of holiday goods as at the present time
The measles are more extensive than for
great while, notably among the adult popula-
tiOn.-Schools in the village district will
commence the first Monday in January with
the same corps of teachers as the
fall term-Mr. Thomas S. Coffin
has completed the extensive repairs on his
house on Main street. 1t is said to be furn-
ished in true oriental grandeur. Mr.. Coffin
is Winthrop boy, who few years since
struck out for the far west and later to
Mexico where he accumulated colossal
fortune in mining operations. He has great
ly improved the appearance of the beau
tiful grounds around his residence
Albert II. Frost Post No. 81. G. A. X. re-
elected Franklin Wood commander; Sewal
Pettingill of Wayne, S VIC: jesse Jeffrey.
Esq, j. ": Frank Davis Officer of the Day ;
Nj. Freeman, 0. G.; Harlow G. Murch
Chaplain. Annual inspection will take place
Wednesday night. Dec. Goth, at Wayne
village. "A foot of snow fell Wednes-
dav and Wednesday night we'll crust
ed over which will prevent drifting very
effiectually T. Carleton, Esq is engaged
on an important land case before Hon. Rufus
Prince of Turner. sReferee at Leeds, Maine
The school house on Sturtevant Hill was
burned Wednesday night. 1t is not known
how the fire caught. There had been a
school in it during the day and probably due
care was not taken when the house was
closed at night. Insured.-There are several
cases of canker rash in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15
THEADMISSION OF DAKOTA.
Democratic Senators in Caucus Resolve
to Adopt a Policy of Opposition.

In view of the contingency that the repub
licans may urge at this session the admission
of Dakota as a State. a caucus of democratic
senators was held this morning, and an in
formal discussion had. No definite policy
was determined OF but it was the opinion of
several senators that the policy of the party
should be one of opposition to the admission
at this time of any territory as State which
would give the republicans two additional
votes in the Senate. Action upon the ques-
ton, however, was left open for the present,
subject to such contingencies as may arise.
The subject of tariff and Internal revenue
reduction came up also at this informal eau
Gus incidentally. The chairman was direct
ed to appoint a committee of five senators to
confer with similar committee of demo-
cratic representatives in regard to the policy
to be adopted by the party upon various
questions which are likely to form the SUBJ
jects of legislative action during the session.
Senator Pendleton presided, and the eau
Gus was fully attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15
WIN. H. VANDERBILT.
Before the senate Committee ON Grain
Speculation.

NEW YORK, Dec IA.
VIM. II. Vanderbilt testified before the
Senate committee on grain corners today.
As to legislation concerning corners, he did
not know enough of them to offer any sug-
gestlons He said: 1.-The people give me
credit for being great speculator in stocks:
never bought a share to speculate on and
never sold a share of stock short Every
time l have bought them have had to put
up 20 per cent on margin. Hundreds of
other men buy them and do not put up
margin at ALL"
To attempt to touch corners would be
dangerous for both sides, and the subject
should be left TO men who knew more about
it than he did. Differences in rates was
brought about by the differences in trans
portation. His company had been offered
one cent a bushel more to transport grain
from the West to Baltimore by the White
Line than they could get by the Red Line to
New York. All imports were more favored
In other cities than in New York. and New
York gets two-thirds of the business.
Jay Gould is expected to testify.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15
LATER.

The Wing and Courier learns the fellow
ing particulars about the disastrous fire at
VIM:
About 80 A. NJ. Mr.. Weymouth discov-
cred fire about his chimney. in his DWELL
ing house, the barn and rear of the building,
and all connected under one roof, were in
flames. The fire very soon communicated
with the rear of the old Stratton store, owned
BY Frank Estes having been purchased by him
last spring and quite extensively rebuilt and
furnished up. The other story was occu-
pied as tin ware mandatory and hardware
shop The building stands very nearly op-
posite the Katahdin House, and here the fire
stopped from further progress eastward or up
the street. From Weymouth's the fire COM
municated to the barn formerly owned by H.
Poor & Son, but recently bought by Love E.
Gordon, which was filled with hay and some
fifty barrels of -four, owned by Gordon. The
-four was not saved. Directly in front of the
barn, eastward and down the street, and but
few feet from Weymouth's store, was Love
f. Gordan's store, built during the past fall,
the lower pat of which was occupied as a
store and the upper as a dwelling. Mean
time the fire had reached from Gordon's barn
to the house in the rear, and from that to
another house and then to the house Of Mar
tin Kelly, beside the railroad track. Here
the fire was prevented from extending further
eastward. Another building close beside
Mr.. Gould's shop, owned by Poor & Son, and
occupied by James F. Carroll, late of Ban
gor, caught fire in the rear but was extin-
guished, otherwise it would have swept the
whole street.
The loss far as learned at present, is as
follows
ii. f. Weymouth, buildings and goods,
Sj0O0 insured in the Home and others, Wig
gins agency, $500.
Ambrose Dennis. store, tools, ETC., $4,000
to $4,000, insured for $1,000.
Charles Stevens, lumber and tools $500 to
$500, no insurance.
Frank c. Estes, building $1,000, insured in
the Liverpool company $1,000; furniture of
J. f. Estes, in the same building, $1,000, in
sured for 800; Gould's shop $500; Stevens
shop 5000.
l.. f. Gordan, loss on store and barn $1,000,
goods $4,000, insured on goods and furniture
$500, and store and barn Sll00.
Martin Kelley's loss on building about
$500 to $500, and hay in the barn and pota-
toes in the cellar. in all amounting to about
$500.
Stevens furniture saved in good condition,
but in many instances the goods were much
injured. Dennis and Gordon will probably
rebuild. Eight buildings were burned. The
total loss is about $40 200, and the insurance
amounts to between $4,000 and $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15
IMPORTANT TO LADIES THAI
ARE SUFFERING,
WEST MILLS, TNpusrRv

Franklin County, Me- Oct, TO- iss,
have suffered with Kidney trouble an,
damation of the Bowels and weakness for s;r go. -
During that time employed several skilIful do,ns
and used lots of medicines that were reconmonSas
to cure those diseases. but they failed To do So
suffered terribly. Hearing of the virtues in ,h
Kidney troubles and weakness, was advised 70 ~, ~.
it, After using several large bottles to nv surnr;
II relieved me. and with much pleasure and satisfa
tion am thankful and do higll, recommend II ~
valuable medicine TO all women vho are sutIerna
with kidney troubles and weakness and do ,dx;s
them to try it. Respectfully, Se
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15
FROM WASHINGTON.
A JURY OBTAINED.
The Star Route Case Makes Some
Progress at Last.

WASHINGTON, Dec II.
In the star route case this forenoon Mi
chael Horgan and C. Gill were accepted as
jurors, thus completing the required number.
Mr.. Crane, the foreman, called attention
to an article in the Washington Star last
evening, intimating that the government had
been '.victimized' in accepting him as a
juror. He said that he would be glad to get
off the jury. He thought it very unfair to
have such a statement made about him in
newspaper even before the trial began. 1t
was like stabbing man in the dark.
After the jury was completed Mr.. Bliss
commenced his opening for the prosecution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15

Several Schooners Ashore-Many Other
Disasters.

CALAIS, Dec IA.
Schooners Native American and Sarah
Louise went ashore at the Ledge, Wednesday
evening. A fishing vessel sunk with full
load of fish, Schooner Terrepin is ashore
At Calais. A heavy southeast gale prevailed.
Later-Schooners Native American and
Sarah Louise, reported ashore, were got off
at high water today, and towed to this city.
The damage to the vessels and cargoes will
be slight. Tae Native American has q cargo
of corn and is now discharging. No other
damage from the gale reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15
From the Bangor Wing and Courier.
Our New Collector.

We extend most cordial congratulations to
Customs for this district. upon the compli-
mentary promptness of his confirmation by
the United States Senate, and we congratu-
late the public upon his accession to an office
which he will fill with credit to himself and
the government. During the entire period
since the startling events attending the assas-
sination of the Chief Magistrate that prevented
and postponed his instalment in the office to
which President Garfield had appointed him,
Gov. Davis has borne himself with modesty
and propriety worthy of all praise; has quiet
ly devoted his thoughts and labors to the
profession in which he has taken prominent
place; and was as unaware as the general
public of his reappoiutment, until he learned
of it through the press report To the abuse
that has been flung at him he has answered not
word, leaving it to destroy itself with its
own venom and content in the respect and
esteem of his fellow citizens.
The new collector was born in Freedom
Waldo county, the son of clergyman, but
passed his boyhood at Orneville, in Piscata-
quis, nutil ten years of age, when his parents
settled at Newport and afterwards at Stetson
in this county. In 1868 he left East Corinth
academy to enlist as a private in the lst ID.
c. Cavalry. in which and in the LIST Maine
Cavalry he rendered honorable service to his
country. At the close of the war he taught
school at various places in this section, and
after studying law with Hon. Lewis Barker
was admitted to practice in the Penobscot bar
October, 1868. In 1874 he represented East
4. - l.. Il
an influential member of the senate from
ted in this city as the republican candidate
for governor Of the State which was then
held by the opposition, and the failure of an
election by the people was followed by the
notorious Counting Out conspiracy. After
the overthrow of the plot and the restoration
of the lawful legislature Mr. Davis was con-
stitutionally chosen governor and served
during the year 1850. In that year he was
renominated and the election again resulted
in failure of either candidate to obtain ma
lority of the popular vote, but Harris NJ.
Plaisted was declared elected by plurality.
Twice candidate, and for year Gov
ernor, at the most difficult and disheartening
period of the republican cause in Maine.
Governor Davis was subjected to the most
irving ordeal Of any Republican Chief Magis-
trate. He devoted all his time and energies
to public duty and the arduous campaigns, in
which he so impaired his health that he has
hardly yet recovered from the effects.
His appointment to the collectorship of
this district is fitting recognition of ability
and public service, and he has received the
warmest congratulations from our citizens of
all classes, and of both political parties. We
are also in receipt OF numerous letters attest
Ing the satisfaction given by the appointment
throuahout the diaerirt and sh> cese.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15
F1KE Ar C,ONY ISLAND.
Destruction Of One Of the Manhattan
Beach Depots.

New YORK, Dec IA.
FIRE at the Bay Bridge depot of the New
York and Manhattan Beach railroad last
night, destroyed 60 cars, among which were
Is drawing room coaches probably worth
$50, 600 each; also the private ear of Austin
Corbin. which took the first prize at the Gen.
tennial Exhibition. The fire originated in
the oil room of the round house. The night
Waterman and his assistant endeavored to
check the flames, but they were unable to,
owing to the bursting of several barrels of
oil. The flames swept with great rapidity
through two frame buildings which extended
to the waters edge and in three hours time
the buildings and contents were destroyed.
A canal boat was also burned and it is be-
ieved that the captain and sailors were burn
ed in its cabin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15
A Telegram From Minister Hunt.

Secretary Chandler this afternoon received
the following from Minister Hunt, dated st.
Petersburg. Dec. l4th: Il have just re-
ceived this telegram, dated Irkutsh, today,
from Ensign H. J. Hunt: Jeannett's men
and Collins body arrived at Saketah, Nov.
Goth, en- route to Irkutsk, but by getting your
order about taking home all the bodies they
stopped at Sakntsk, waiting harbor, who was
left short distance behind with Schultz. The
search in Dalta and along the coast is entire
ly finished, but without discovering any
traces of Chips party"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15

What is needed Is pure blood, as the iuHu-
ence of its purity upon the health cannot be
overestimated. When it becomes impure it
gives rise to large number 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-
TEN, nothing surpasses that great remedy.
aug2Sttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, Dec. IA.
FLoUR-unchanged.
WHEAT higher; No.. Chicago Spring, 9las4,.
cash; Dec. ?4s; Jan. 9is.
CORN-lower at 53a a 53I cash bid; 53ia 53s Dec;
SCI Jan.
oArs-higher s7s cash; Dec. 37s s7i; Jan. SOL.
RYE-easier; IS.
BARLEY-easier 50.
PoRK-ai IL Is a IL 80 for cash and II SIS q II 81
Jan.
Jan.
BULK MEAT-Shoulders,6 20; Short rib, Q 10;
Short clear. 9 40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15

The democratic legislature of Alabama
has been compelled to vacate the char
ter of the city of Opelika in order to
spare the citizens violence and bloodshed
threatened by contending democratic fac
tons. The supreme court decided in
favor of one faction to control the munich
pal government, but the opposing faction
employed the revolver to overthrow a
rule they did not like.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15

The Best SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles. II is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 &c, is per box. For sale BY F. G.
kinsman 4 Co. decld&w1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15

Senator Windows supporters are of the
opinion that he will have eighty votes on
the first ballot for United States Senator
in the Minnesota legislature when it meets
in January. On the other hand his oppo-
nents assert that he will have only forty
two votes, and that majority of the
republican members will not take part in
the senatorial caucus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15
A Sent In the House to be Contested.

Representative Springer, acting in behalf
of VIM. p. Black, democratic candidate for
Congress from the second district of I'LL
nois, today served notice of contest npon
Geo. R. Davis, who holds certificate of
election. The grounds of contest is fraud
in election and use of bogus democratic
ballots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15
A Castine Schooner Disabled.

RoCKLAND, Dec IA.
The schooner Elizabeth, from Castine.
wood laden. broke her moorings during
gale last night, and drifted on the lodges
south of Commercial wharf. She is disabled
and will be hauled off for repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15

The tobacco manufacturers of Kentucky
have appealed to Congress to remove the
internal revenue tax upon manufactured
tobacco at once, on the ground that the
trade is demoralized by the long agitation,
and say that unless the question of reduc-
ton is decided at once the factories must
all close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15

You will prevent and cure the greater part
of the ills that aff1ict mankind in this OF 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
dec5feod&w Imp
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Another Railroad Accident.
WATERBURY,. Mass. I

WATERBURY, Mass, Dec H.
A special freight on the New York & New
England road collided with the engine of the
york train four miles vest of this city this
evening, The latter engine had seven men
on it and four were injured, one probably
fatally. Both engines considerably DAM
aged and several cars derajled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15
Schooner Ashore.

RocKLASp, Dec IA.
In last nights tempest the schooner Garilla
of Bucksport was dragged ashore at Tenants
Harbor, losing the keel and sustaining other
damage.
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Gladstone Resigns a Chancellorsnip.

LONDON, Dec IA.
The Pail Mall Gazette says it is author
lied to state that Gladstone has resigned the
Of the Exchequer, and that
the Right Hon. Hugh c. Childers, secretary
Of war. has been appointed to succeed him.
The changes in the ministry made necessary
by this arrangement are still under consider
alton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15

1fyou are annoyed by your rubber, steel
or shell Eyeglasses breaking, you can put
yourself out of misery, and save expense, by
purchasing a pair of Celluloid Eye Glasses
For sale by all leading jewelers. and
Opticians. decl2deOdlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15

Young, middle-aged, or old men, suffering
from nervous debility or kindred affections,
should address, with two stamps, for large
treatise, Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso-
citation, Buffalo, N. Y. decl2t&w1w2p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15
Special Advertisements.

Small advertisements, not exceeding three line
coming under the head Of WANTED, For SALE
FOR 20 cents, tree times for 40 cents and soet
for 8 o cents.
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BY TELE6 GRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms TO the Daily
KennebecJoufnal.l
MAINE DISPATCHES.
THE FIRE FIEND
Visits the Little Town of VIM and De.
stroys Eight Buildings-LOss
5000.
BANGOR, Dec IA.

BANGOR, Dec IA.
A report from VIM states that six build
ings have been burned there. The fire is said
to have caught in a defective chimney. The
property destroyed belonged to Messrs. Wey-
mouth, Kelley, Gould, bennett, Stevens and
Gordon. No details received yet.
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Why Welcome.

What makes Floreston Cologne welcome
on every lady's toilet table is its lasting fra
GRANGE, and rich, iowery odor.
dec5feod&w Imp
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Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants
bed-bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. l5c.
Druggists.
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WEATHER REPORT.
Indication. for the Mex, ~ Hour

War Dept, Office Chi # Signal Officer,
Washington, d. c., Dec. ID A. NJ. I
For New England and Middle States,
colder. northwest to southwest winds, partly
cloudy weather and occasional light snow,
higher barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-12-15
FORTY-SEygyTH CONGRESS.
second session.
SENATE.
wAsH,ysroS. Dec l

w ASHiSGTOSs OcC II.
Mr. Voorhees, offered a resolution directing
the secretary of the interior to report the re-
suit of any investigation he may have com
pleted in regard to any dispute between the
Cherokee Indians and the United States.
growing out of treaty stipulations or laws
relating thereto.
Mr.. Edmunds said that the resolution open
ed up an old matter, and he objected
At the close of the morning hour the Senate
resumed consideration of tine bill to promote
the efficiency of naval chaplains by increas-
ing their salaries; rejected.
The military and agricultural appropria-
ton bills were referred to the appropriate
committees.
The Pendleton civil service bill was next
taken up.
Mr.. Hoar addressed the Senate in favor of
the bill. He discussed some details of the
DILL and expressed the belief that its passage
would mark an important era in American
politics and be regarded in the future al
most equal to the adaptation of new and
better constitution.
Mr.. Brown did not believe this bill would
remedy the evil. On the contrary, he be-
lieved, if passed, it would prove shame
and greatly disappoint the popular expecta-
ton. He saw no reason why the democrats
should vote for this bill at this time; GER
tainly not without an amendment to destroy
the aristocracy of republican office holders.
But the bill proposes to establish the doc
trine that ''to the victors belong the spoils.'
1t may be the course, as the gentleman from
Massachusetts SAYS, but it is one which has
been practiced from the beginning of the
government, and will be practiced until the
funeral knell of the government is sounded.
Mr.. George charged Mr.. Brown with in
consistency in arguing that the bill was u,-
just because it would prevent democrats from
getting a fair share of offices, and then that
it was nullity because it would prevent
democratic president from giving his follow
ers fair share of the offices. While not
going into the merits of the bill, he would
say it embodied in the form of a statue the
best consideration and Judgement of this
country against political prey and proscrip-
ton, and so received his hearty appreciation.
Mr.. Brown offered an amendment striking
out the provision that entrance into service
shall be at the lowest grade and providing
that competition shall be for offices Of all
grades and not be confined to persons al
ready in Office; also the amendment ex-
plicitly authorizing the removals by the
President of the heads of departments with
out assignment of cause. Adjourned.
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New York stock Marker,
Sew York Money Market.

EUentn0 Report.
NEW YORK. Dec. H.
Money loaned between from to and closed at 6.
Prime Mercantile paper, a s. Exchange steady
so! for long, and 81 for short. Governments strong
State bonds neglected. Railroad higher.
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vexed Clergyman.

Even the patience of Job would become
exhausted were he a preacher and endeavor-
ing to interest his audience while they were
keeping up an incessant coughing. making it
impossible for him to be heard. Yet, how
very easy can all this be avoided by simply
using DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds. Trial bottles
given away at +. G. Kipsman 4 Cos. drug
store. f&wev6wly.
ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indigestion.
Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite.
Yellow Skin? Shilohs Vitalizer is positive
cure. Bowditch, Webster 4 Co.