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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
Arrival Of the Ontario.

PORTLAND, Feb. IL.
Steamship Ontario, from Liverpool, ar
rived at $50 this afternoon with 5000 tons
cargo, the largest ever brought here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
4ailp &errnsbsf 5ournal.
Algusts, Monday Morning. Feb. ID.

There il no doubt that the census appor-
tionment bill will be defeated 1t il
thought the old plan of apportionment
will be adopted. which is more favorable
to the small States. Under any bill that
Is likely to be adopted Maine will have
bat four members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
Fire Record.

WORCESTER, Feb. IL.
tenement house in Holden, owned by
the heirs of Cyrus Chenery and DIR. David
Davis. vas burned early yesterday morning.
Loss $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
Suicide.

Providence, Feb. L.
Parker Merrill, Boston liquor dealer, who
has been here on spree for ten days, COM
mitted suicide at the American House last
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13

Physicians prescribe Colden's Liebig's
Liquid Beef and Tonic Invigorator for tn
weak, worn, and dyspeptic. Take no other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
EscaUed from jail.

ROCHESTER, n. Y, Feb. IL.
Eleven persons escaped from the Monroe
county jail this afternoon by digging q hole
through the walls. Four were recaptured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13

SAVANNAH. Ga, Feb. IL.
Geo. Allen, cashier Of the Savannah, Flor
ida and Western railway, defaulted for about
1900 and LEFT for parts unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
Special Weather Bulletin.

Rainy weather is indicated for today in
the Calf and Atlantic Coast States, Ten
nessee, Ohio Valley and lower lake legions
and rainy weather on Tuesday in the East
Gulf and South Atlantic States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
Department of Agriculture.

The subcommittee of the House commit
tee on agriculture had under consideration,
today, several bills proposing to make the
department of agriculture an executive de-
partment and its head cabinet officer. The
general features of substitute for the pend
ing bills were agreed upon and Representative
Anderson was instructed to form bill en-
bodying the views of the subcommittee and
report it to the full committee. Representa-
tive Anderson expects to complete the bill
and present it for their action at the next
meeting of the committee 1t is believed
that the committee will recommend its pas
sage by the House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next "a Hours
War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer,
Washington. d. c.. Feb ID A. NJ. I
For the New England and Middl. States.
warmer, cloudy, rainy weather; southerly
winds lower pressure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
Important to Travellers,

Special inducements are offered you by
the Burlington Route. 1t will pay you to
read their advertisement to be found else
where in this issue.
H2Utf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
The SateldO Shooting ARRAY.

Chief Justice Carter, of the supreme court
of the District, will not retire so soon as has
been minated. He has taken much inter-
est in the enlargement of the court, and has
determined to remain at his post until the
new addition is completed and the courts set
tied in their new quarters. This will proba-
bly, not be before 1888, and the Judge will
have served more than the twenty years nee
essary to enable him to take advantage of the
retiring law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURhl

CONSI MILTON GAN BE CURED.
Messrs. j. j. Maher & Co., Augusta, Me.
Having used your Household Blood Purifier and
Cough Syrup, wish TO recommend il to all who ae
troubled with a cough or weak lungs, as a very
valuable medicine. l have every reason TO know
that il saved my life. MRS. SAMUEL Ella.
HaoWell Me, Nov. 81. 1881.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
Schooner Ashore.
Mand ate Issued.

RANGOoN, Feb. ~.
The King of Burmah has issued mandate
abolishing monopoles and has appointed an
embassy with view of re-establishing rela-
tiOns with India,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13

DEM0vED.-The subscriber has removed ftor0
II his old stand TO the store three doors north .,
Steam Dye House.
feblt2w> J.FCLARK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13

A bill for the consolidation Of many Of
the smaller customs districts OF the coun-
try has been prepared for presentation to
Congress. 1t proposes to have four in
Maine. one in New Hampshire, one in
Vermont, three in Massachusetts,. one in
Rhode Island. and two in Connecticut.
The Secretary Of the Treasury is authoriz-
ed To fix the boundaries Of the collection
districts, to designate the ports Of entry
therefor. and also designate other ports in
each Of the said districts at which Deputy
Collectors may be stationed. All fees
paid Collectors are to be abolished. and
Collectors are to receive salaries varying
from two to five thousand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
NOTICE

Is hereby given that the City Ordinance in regard
to fast driving in the streets of Augusta will be
rgidy enforced from and after this date Safety IN
life and limb compels me TO this course as II has
become a common nuisance.
By order of the Mayor.
c. IL. WHITE, City Marshal
Augusta December 10, 1897.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13

ALEXANDRIA, Feb. III.
The concession of the Chambers OF No
taries of the right to discuss the budget,
recognized As incompatible With the memoets
of the French and English Central. The
resienation of the Controllers General is
therefore probable,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13

NEWPORT, r. l., Feb. II.
A unanimous call was extended to Rev. c.
W. Wendt of Cincinnati, to become pastor
of the Unitarian church from and after July
LIST, 1882, as Mr.. Schermerhorn's successor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
Halifax Items.

HALIFAX, Feb. IL.
The Intercolonial railway track is now
clear of snow. The train with the English
mail and the passenger from the west, due
yesterday, arrived this afternoon and the Hi
bernian sailed 70 Liverpool. The Catalonia.
which arrived for coal, was fourteen days on
the passage from Liverpool, experiencing
very rough weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13

A. NJ. Sateldo, who was shot in the ARRAY
at the Republican Office. Thursday evening,
died at the Providence Hospital at 1925 to-
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
Special Advertisements.

Small adrertisemenfs, not exceeding three I'm.
coming Under the head of WANTED, For SAT-
To LKT, LOST, &C., riu be inserted here one In.
for go cents, three times for 40 cents. and one Eel
for so cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
COLLECTIONS,

A Ii BILLS left for collections receive immedi.
"A ate attention. Remittances promptly made,
No costs unless by express order of creditors In
Office of j. II. Potter, Granite Block opp r. O.
HERBERT ERSKINE
Augusta, Jan. 10th, 50. ianl-tIm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
NOTICE.

A LII PERSON indebted to r. Swain Co. - -
"A requested to call and make immediate paymaen'
T. SPRING Elk;
feb4feod1m ct ONCE Of swan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
The Household Blood Purifier md Cough Syrup
READ.

Temple, Ne, Dec. 70, 1881,
j. J. MAHER & CO.
Last October my wife took very severe cold. and
coughed very bad. After taking doses of your
Cough Syrup was entirely cured. l was also taken
with "A severe cough last November, rs has been my
custom for years. and II would hang me all winter
After taking two doses of your syrup was entirely
cured. 1t wolks like "A charm. With pleasure We
recommend your Household Blood Purifier and
Cough Syrup to all, as a valuable Cough Syrup
ABEL CHANDLER. Pos master
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-05
CHANG AND ENG.
A Lesson in Natural HistOrv.

Bill Nye in the Boomerang.
In answer to correspondent who writes us
for information on the above subject, we have
compiled the following information: Eng and
Chang were born simultaneously on the 18th
day of April, 1911, and died at the age of sixty
three years They were connected together by
patent coupler, which entered the body of each
in the region of the vest-pocket. This connect
ing arrangement necessarily threw them great
deal in each others society. When they were
boys their lives were rendered more or less I'M
happy by their widely different tastes.
Eng was very fond Of sour apples in his youth,
and when at night he rolled and tossed upon his
couch with large stock OF collie on hand Chang
had to lie awake and get the benefit. Later in
life Chang developed a strange longing for the
flowing bowl. While Eng was Good Templar.
When Eng went to the lodge the worthy out
side guard would refuse to let Chang in because
he couldn't give the password and as Eng
couldn't go in and leave Chang in the ante
room. he had to go home and wait till another
meeting.
Eng was a Mason and Chang was Knight of
Pythias. and they used to give each other away
sometimes and have lots Of fun. Eng was a
half-breed and Chang was stalwart. and that
made it bad about attending caucuses
Chang joined the Episcopal church and be-
heved in sprinklng. while Eng was a Baptist.
so that Chang got his sins washed away at the
same time. Once in while Chang would get
an invitation to a private party in set to
which Eng did not belong. and then they had to
settle the question by putting Etruscan noses
on each other as to whether they should 60 or
remain at home Chang died first. and Eng died
few hours later as a matter OF courtesy. Eng
was not prepared to die and regretted that he
was not consulted by Chang before this import
ant step was TAKEN but he said It would save the
expense of two funerals. and he wanted to do
what was right The lives of these two men
were somewhat peculiar in many respects
There were many little nameless annoyances to
which each were compelled to submit, and
which would not at first occur to the student.
For instance. Chang had to get up and go for
the doctor in company with Eng whenever Eng's
children had the Group; and whenever Changes
wife thought there was burglar in the wood
shed Eng had to Get up in his night-shirt and
go with his brother in search of the villain
They couldn't ride the festive yelocipede and
when Chang got billing drunk Eng had to 60 to
the jug with him. and stay there till the fine was
paid. Among the many blessings which cluster
about us, and are showered down upon us
through life, we are prone to lose sight of the
fact that, with all of our sorrows and disap-
pointments, we were not born Samese twins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-05
The Proper Size Of SchO0l.houses.


The Journal Of Education, the leading author
it's issue of this week, taking the same position
occupied by The STAR upon the question of the
proper size OF school-buildings:
$50 far as we know, the city Of Cleveland.
o., Is ahead i'm the matter of schOOl-hOuse con-
structiOn The school board has recently passed
an order dis p rowing of the erection of school
houses more IAN two stories in height, and the
board have addressed circular to architects,
Offering premium of $500 for the
mar school taoo stories high, to con-
tain sixteen rooms. with a full base
ment under the building, and to be SO con-
structed that four to eight rooms can be added
on at any time without interfering with the
rooms in the building or it's symmetry; to be
heated and ventilated in tire best and most prac-
tical method; the rooms to be large enough to
seat an average of sixty pupils; separate ward
robes in each room to be provided with ample
entrance to and exit from the building to be
substantial in all respects neat and tasteful but
with no expenditure of money for mere orna-
mentation. The rooms shall be high enough
for all purposes of health, but with due
regard to economy In heating them. The fol-
lowing items also are named simply as
suggestions to architects: 1. Rooms of size as
to afford fifteen square feet of floor per pupil :;
that is, nine hundred square feet for about sixty
pupils. 2. WindOw-space not less than one
fourth of size of floor. g. Height of room not
to exceed fourteen feet. 4. Ventilation to in
trOduce not less than thirty cubic feet of fresh
air for each pupil per minute, and to remove an
equal amount Of foul air. 5. Heating arrange
ment so connected with ventilation as to secure
even temperature that shall not differ materially
in different parts of the room, and air to so en-
ter as not to expose any of the pupils to I'M
drafts. 6. Water-closet accommo-
dation to be abundant, well ventilated, and the
building thoroughly secured against sewer
paSps"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-05

From the Detroit Post.
woman was wheeling baby wagon care
fully across the Campus Martins Yesterday.
when several men screamed to her to "look
out and q span of horses, driven wildly, came
tearing across as if about to demolish every
body. With the persistency of her sex, how
ever, the woman looked the other way and i'm
moment the baby wagon was overthrown and
lay turnover in heap, while the carriage kept
on up Woodward avenue without even Stacking
speed.
One man in a spring overcoat and sunfiower
gloves ran and turned the buggy up, expecting
to fiud the baby dead underneath, and number
of ladies shrieked and begged him to get the
"dear little thing out" Several gentlemen
the Detroit Opera House. essayed to help him.
but though they righted the buggy, no baby
was seen.
Its smothered in the mud ?" shrieked one of
the ladies.
ait must have chung to the horse and have
been carried of" suggested another
"How did it get away 2" they all asked
"NO doubt the poor little thing is dead by
this time" said another kindly matron
"Have you looked all through the thngs?"
At this'moment it occurred to some Of them
that the mother would be theright person to ap-
pealto and they turned to her. She was standing
coolly on the crossing, arms akimbo, watching
the proceedings.
"Tne baby is all right" she said airity. 81
left her at home while 1 took the buggy to for
bring the washing Hev you got all the pieces
picked up3 cos If you have 1 might as well be
gOin' on"
To see the disgust impressed on the counte-
nances of all interested was a study in human
nature. Not one of the crowd was glad that
baby was safe at home They would much rather
have picked it out of the mud. But each one
recalled the fact that a man was hung once for
not attending to his own business and sneaked
OF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-05
The Vetoed Chinese Bill.
A DISCUSSION THE SENATE THIS AFTERNooN-THI
BILL. TAKEN EOR CONSIDERATION.

a DISCUSSION IN THE SENATE THIS AFTBRNooN-THB
BILL TAKEN UP FOR CONSIDERATION.
Immediately after the expiration OF the morning
hour In the Senate, Mr.. rarely moved to take up
the vetoed Chinese bill Mr.. HOar objected, and
made q point OF order against the motion
He said that when the Senate adjourned yesterday
Mr.. ingalls, was in the midst OF a speech, and 1t
was understood he should finish it to-day; there
fore he held that Mr.. Ingalls, was entitled to the
floor
Mr.. Bayard maintained that the regular
constitutional business before the Senate
was the vetoed Chinese bill, and 1t ought to
be acted upon. IL ct once became apparent that
there was political question involved. The DEM
ocratS wanted immediate action on the vetoed bHI
, and the republicans wanted delay. Mr.. Sherman
thought there no occasion for any
hurry with regard TO the vetoed
bill. He said he intended TO submit n
motion to refer the vetoed bill To the committee on
foreign relations. senator Ingalls, very emphat-
icaEy declared that the plain duty OF the Senate
was TO vote upon the vetoed bill and he was ready
TO proceed with It
Mr. Farieys motion to take up the Till was adopt
ed by a vote OF 20 To 25 Messr1 Cameron OF Wis
consin Miller OF California, and Jones, OF Nevada,
voted with the democrats to take up the bill. Mir.
Davis, OF Illinois, voted no.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-05


Riding-habits made by fashionable tailors
have short position waists entirely without
trimming and the scant short skirts that were
introduced by English women. The rule now
as to the length of skirts is to have them just
touch the floor when the wearer is standing.
There are two breadths of double-width cloth
in these skirts, sloped toward the top to fit
plainly without fullness at the belt. The seam
on the right side curves outwardly. different
from that on the left. in order TO make room
for the knee when it is over the pommel: the
tailor takes special measurements for this seam.
nrst making the wearer assume the position in
the saddle. and measuring from the waist line
TO the knee, and then from the knee to the
foot. The position habit is s,oped away i'm the
front about two inches below the waist line. is
slightly shorter on the Sides and forms a small
fat-pleated square basque at the back. The
front is buttOned very high. has astraight stand
ing collar, is neatly stitched on all the edges.
and fastened by small crOcheted ball buttons.
The sleeves are very close. and have three or
four buttons set on at the wrists. Most habits
are slightly padded and interlined with stiff
canvas On the shoulders, bust. and--if the
arm is slight-in the upper part of the sleeves
also. Seven out of ten habits made by tailors
are OF very dark blue cloth; black and invisible
green are the colors next in favor. Five and
half yards of cloth are required. The close
trousers that complete the habit are made of
more elastic cloth than that known as habit
cloth; the twilled or diagonal cloths are pre-
ferred for trousers. A high straight linen col
lar, fastened by a collar-button or by q very
simple pin. is the only lingerie worn with
habits; cuffs not needed, as the close sleeves
are hidden at the wrists by the long Mousque-
talre gloves that are drawn up over them. The
silk beaver hat has q medium high bel-shaped
crown, with very narrow rolling brim, and is
worn without a veil. English jockey caps are
also worn, of velvet, of shirred Surah. or Of the
cloth Of the habit. The hair is worn plain and
low, in q small knot COIL or close braid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-05
DRY GOODS.
WOODWARD 4 LOTHROP,
921 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. 92l
GRAND OPENING

WOODWARD Il LOTHROP,
s21 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. s2l
GRAND OPENING
EASTER NOVELTIES suitable for Easter Gifts;
also. Novelties, in Neckwear. Fichus, Guipure Collars
Null Ties Novelties Handkerchief Laces Veiings
Ribbons, Ruchings, at our usual Low prices
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN CoLoRED DRESS
GOODS.
Is pieces As inches, Wool Berges in light and dark
coors. only so cents per yard.
Ga FLANNEL SUITINGS.
An elegant line of allwool Flannel Suitngs at 81 per
yard.
SILK DEPARTMENT.
Special bargains in Black Silk Merveilleux, grand
good value, 81. I9 per yard.
PRINTED SATTEENS.
We open to-day few pieces choice styles. plain and
printed, Satteens at our old prices As cents yard
SCOTCH GINGHAMS.
An elegant line of plain and striped Scotch Ginghams
in matched styles, just opened, to which We
invite attention.
GINGHAMs! GINGHAMs.l
We have a magnificent line of plain, striped and plaid
Gingnams at 10 cents. l2lE cents and Is
cents yard. which are extra good
value for the prices
named.
CAMBRICS! CAMBRICSl
case 3 printed Cambrics. handsome styles and
ranted fast colors. only cents yard.
STANDARD PRINTS.
case good styles. cents yard, warranted fast coors
PRINTED LAWNS.
All linen, extra quality Is cents yard superior styles
not to be found elsewhere at the price.
WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT.
Our White Goods Department is complete, nd we
are Offering many bargains.
s6-inch striped Lawns a great bargain at l2x cents
yard Striped and plaid Lawns. in good patterns
only, 10 cents yard.
We make a Specially Of India Linens and Persian
Lawns and invite inspection and comparison
Of prices.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
921 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. g2l Al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-05
The Sparrow Pest i'm Australia.

From the American Naturalist Febru airy, 1882.
Through the kindness of correspondent /
have received an interesting official document
showing that Pdsser domesticals has proved not
less obnoxious in Australia than in this country
1t is folio of eleven pages. being the progress
report OF a commission appointed by His Ex-
cellency. Sir w. F. D. Jervos, Major-General.
&c, to inquire into and report upon the alleged
injuries by sparrOws," together with an anaIy-
sis OF correspondence and minutes ofproceedngs
of the commissioners, published in September,
1881, at Adelaide by order of the House of AS
sembly. THE commissioners appointed to in
Qulre into the alleged damages caused by spar
rows to horticulture and agriculture in South
Australia and into remedial measures and to
report thereon, having proof of the evil existing
In great force. and over larger districts of
country, and being convinced that their SUD-
preston is urgent before another harvest and
fruit season sets in, and before another nesting
season (now beginning) shall swell their num-
bers, beg to present progress report" &c.
The analysis Of correspondence on the
questions of inquiry shows: 1. That the sparrow
is established over an immense area in South
Australia. 2. That sufferers in such area "cry
for relief from sparrow depredations as if from
pest" 8. That the sparrows are increasing
at an astonishing and alarming rate, their work
being "dOne under conditions despairing to the
cultivatOr, and under conditions that he cannot
control; for the seed is taken out of the ground,
the fruit bud off the tree, the sprOuting vege-
table as fast as it grows, and the fruit ere it is
ripe" 4. The cultivated plants attacked are
apricots, cherries, figs, apples, grapes, peaches,
pums, pears, nectarines, loquats, olives-wheat
and barley-peas. cabbages, cauliiowers and
garden seeds generally. 5. All means of de-
fence have hitherto proved inadequate. 6. The
commissioners suggest in addition to the usual
means of defence, the tender of rewards for
sparrows' eggs and heads; the removal of gun
licenses for the season, poisoned water in sum-
mer, sulphur fumes under rOOsts at night
plaster Of paris mixed with oatmeal and water
ut is further declared that the united action of
all property holders, including the government,
is essential to effective results"
The state of the case in Australia being no
worse than it is in the United States, these SELL
sible and energetic measures contrast favorably
with the neglect and Indifference we have
shown in SO practically important matter, not
outstanding the unceasing protests of all COM
petent judges.-Edion Coues WASHINGTON d. O.