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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
THE WESTERN FLOODS.
A Large Number of Plantations Over.
flowed.
VICksBuRG, Miss, Feb %.

VICksBuRG, Miss, Feb %.
The water now covers the Flcksburg.
Shreveport 4 Pacific railroad between Delta
and Tallukah. The Illawara Crevasse is now
fully mile long and has overlooked a large
number of plantations. The water from it
will cover at least one half of the open lands
on the west side of Madison Parish. Ashton
Creyasse above Providence is also doing seri-
Gus damage to plantations in East Carroll.
The bridge across Bayou Pierre. on the
Jackson < Natchez railroad has been washed
away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

BRocKfox, Mass, Feb %.
Isaac 5. Emersons shoe factory shut down
Saturday night on account of an attachment
OF $50, 900, placed BY Gardiner kinsman as
security for notes aggregating sl4, 900. En-
erson claims to be able to pay in full if al
lowed to continue business. One hundred
and twenty-five hands are thrown ont of en-
ployment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

Notwithstanding the protests that have
poured In from all quarters. the Bundles
rath of Germany has passed law regu-
lating and substantially prohibiting the
importation and sale OF American pork.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

Hon. Emory Spears nomination for United
States Attorney for Georgia has been with
drawn at his request, there being a question
whether he was eligible to the appointment
while member of the House. He will be
appointed Immediately after the adjournment
Of Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
Cotton Mill Burned.

NORTH ADAMS, Feb IS.
OLD Aalley cotton mill on Green river here
was burned today. Loss $4,000: insured
for $4,000. Seventy hands thrownI out of
employment. 1t was the oldest mill in the
country and was owned by the late DR.. Paul
A. Chadburne and Fey Danforth. Probably
incendiary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

"Gail Hamilton" otherwise Miss Abb
gail Dodge. has been offered the position
by Governor Butler. of Trustee of the
State Workhouse at Bridgewater, Mass.
The last occupant OF the position was Mr.
James T. Fields, who has Just resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

That weak back or pain in the side or hips
you will find Immediately relieved when
Hop Plaster is applied. 1t strengthens the
muscles, giving the ability to do hard ork
without suffering. Take none but this. tits
sure. feb20feod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

The Albany Journal says: Governor
Buffers action in removing the Warden
Of the Concord Prison because he lacked
the confidence Of the convicts confined
there. seems to have inspired the ruffians.
thieves and murderers in our own prisons
with the hope that Governor Cleveland
will be similarly considerable of their feel
ings."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

A bill before the legislature of Missouri
proposes to vest in an officer to be APP
pointed by the Governor the selection OF
all the Judges and Clerks of Election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

man on trial in San Francisco, Cal,
on the charge of passing a counterfeit
fivs-doilar gold coin, was discharged, it
being shown that the coin was one of the
private mint coins issued by authority Of
the United States Government by Moffatt
and Co., in 1850.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
BY TELE GRAPH.
Aseociatsd Press Telegfsms to the Daily
Keunebee Journal
MAINE DISPATCHES.
BANGOR.


BANGOR, Feb IS.
Officer Daniel J. Colson, a member Of the
night police, has not been seen since Friday
morning, and this morning. Marshall Reed
received note from him saying that be was
"down on the force" and had gone to St
John, n B. Mr.. ColsoD is a sober. indus
trious man, and his friends are at loss to
account for his disappearance. He has
wife and six children residing at No. )
Market street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
FOREIGN NEWS.
Gladstone Guarded.

LONDON, Feb. -.
Gladstone will arrive in London Thursday
The police on Saturday renewed precautions
for his safety 1t is known that several addi-
tional suspected persons arrived in the city
last week and important information regard
ing their movements have been received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

The Presidents selection of Civil Ser
vice Commissioners is generally approved
by the press OF the country without regard
to party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

No change in customs districts will be
made this year. The appropriations have
been made for the districts as they now
stand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
Manifest of Steamer Glenmorgan's
Cargo.

bUsTON. Feh 70.
A manifest of steamer Glenmorgan's cargo
shows it to be a valuable one. 1t consisted
OF general merchandise, nearly all consigned
to Boston parties. The cargo weighed 1890
tons. The vessel has made thirty trips be-
tween Liverpool, London and Boston, and
was used almost exclusively for freight BY
the Warren line. There were eleven Boston
cattle men on board as passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

LNOR StiE.--iiousc lot .rwai St, I29 feet
l. by 10 feet. Enquire ofG. 4, TERRI, h,
fehltf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
3ailp 9tnntbtf Journal.
Augusta, Monday Morning, Feb. 2e.
Special Notices.
Leeislstiye Notice.

Legislative Notice.
There will be . meeting Of the Finance Commit
tee on Tuesday. Feb. 9TH, at O'Clock T: NJ, In
Roo0 No. Sfafe House, for the purpose Of hearing
III parties interested in petitions from the several
eitos and towns Of the State, claiming reimburse
meat u State Tax Of 166D and on ali petitions for
redaetioa Of valuation.
b. B. THATCHER,
Aurusta Feb. r. 1888. Clerk Of Com.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
The SENATORIAL CONTEST.
SIM No Choice for United States Sena.
tor in Michigan.
DETROIT, Feb "a.

DETROIT, Feb "a.
Three ballots were taken in the legislature
for senator today. The democrats concen-
trating their votes on Lothrop. The ballots
stood as follows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
Committee Notices.

Commiffee on Fgsheyies and Game
The Joint Standing Committee on Fisheries and
Cane win meet ut the Board Of Agriculture room
sndsS the State Treasures once ON Thursdays ut
o'ejoek r. n.
J.H. KIMBALL, Chairman.
III. GOODWIN. |"~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
Dynamite Explosion.

BRUSSELS. Feb %.
An explosion of dynamite took place to-
day in village near this city and two men,
one of whom was mortallv wounded, were
arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
A Fall of Thirty Feet.

Providence, Feb 25.
Annie Rogers, u years of age, fell thirty
feet down All elevator this evening, sustain
ing serious but not fatal injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
Suicide in Portland.

PORTLAND, Feb 20.
Mrs. Coyle, aged 35 years. married. and
with two children. committed suicide to-
night by taking laudanum. Domestic troub-
les the cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
The Murder Conspiracy.

DUBLIN, Feb. %.
Mr.. Curran, divisional magistrate, has
opened further private inquiry at the castle
into the murder conspiracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

DR.. Kline's Great Nerve Resforer is the
marvel of the age for all Nerve Diseases.
All fits stopped free. Send to 93l Arch ST.,
Philadelphia. Pa mav24f&wlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

The Penobscot is again closed to naviga
ton below Bucksport, and the steamer ka-
thadin on Saturday, came only as far as that
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

Committee on Reform Seho-t.
The Committee on Reform School will meet IN
Room No. 10, every Tuesday at r. NJ, until other
wise ordered. ISAAC VI. TRAFTON, sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
Senator Ferry III.
Nomination Withdrawn.

Senator Ferry is sick at his hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
(No. 207l.}
Mail Lettings.
Notice to Contractors.
Post Office Department,

Il
Washington. u. c., March ], 1883.
PRoposALs will be received at the
Contract Office of this Department
until P. NJ of April n, 1888, for
carrying the mails of the United States
upon the routes, and according to the
schedule of arrival and departure
specified by the Department, in the
State of Maine from July |, 1888, to
June 80, 1885. Lists of routes, with
schedules of arrivals and departures,
instructions to bidders, with forms fOI
contracts and bonds, and all other
necessary information will be furnish
ed upon application to the Second
Assistant Postmaster General.
T. o. HOWE,
Posfmasfs,- General
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
NOTICE.

hsnsing will be given to all interested BY the
Reform School Committee. Tuesday, Fer. "a, II r.
H., n Representatives. Hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

SHULoH'S COUGH aud Consumption Cure
is sold hv Us IN u guarantee IL cures con
sumu;i,n gow,litcli. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That the subscri.
Der has been duly appointed Executor
Of the last will and testament of
HIRAM PISHON, late of Vassalboro,
in the County of kennebec, deceased, testate, and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond the law
Directs All persons, therefore, having demands
against the estate Of said deceased desired to
hibit the same for settlement; and all indebted 10
said estate requested to make immediate
to HENRY sEWALL, JR
req. IL k23. 3WBs
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That the sub.
IN scriber has been duly appointed Administering
on the estate of
BENZ. 4. JEPSON, late of China,
In the County Of kennebec, deceased intestate and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond e the
law drects:-All persons, therefore, having demands
aga INST the estate of said deceased are desired r.
exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted
to said estate requested to make immediate nav.
Inent to HANNAH n JEPSOE
Jan. &, iooA aS1SS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
VHNted.

NyANTED.-Lady aud ,;cntl,lncn school teach.
w eIs and others OF energy and good address, TO
act as travelling and local aR.ntr in II permanent,
highly honorable. and yer, profitable business. A
rare chance FIR any active p.rson. Apply in person.
II possible, or write to J r. CHANDLER, corner
Patterson und Pearl Sta, Augusta. deceit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
Death of a Prominent Citizen.

Abner Lowell, a prominent jeweller and
one of the originators of the White Mountain
carriage road died tonight, aged II years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

= eel1om that you will feel unwell or
saaes from indigestion If you use Browns
lpea Bittses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
Heavy RainstOTm.'

There was heavy rainstorm during the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
Special Advertisements

Small advertisements, not exceeding three lines
coming under the head of WANTED, For SAIs
To LET, LOST. &C., scif be inserted here one fip,
for rs cents. three times for 40 cents, and one zoe,
for 90 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

The remainder were scattering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
Arrested for ob.,rac,i.s the Street.

PITTsroN, Pa, Feb IS.
Rev. G. r. Wallace was arrested this Al.
ternoen while advocating temperance on the
coraer of Broad rfreet, on charge Of obstruct-
ing the street. He vas fned and discharsad-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26

I OST.-Thur- dav. probably nj the State House or
L Augusta House, squa, Z locket watch chain
charm had an ooyN stone on one side and a mos.
agate stone on the other suitable reward will b,
paid Tor its return tn the owner n the Augusta
HOUSE L H. fkE>ColI. feh lidtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
=777H
Found.
Lost.

LNouND-A bunch of keys. Call at Jt urnal
II Once. fehs0tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-02-26
For Sale.

I>oR SAiE.-EntiTe STOCK ami trade III a bargain
L Variety slcrr and gTuc, ries. Near tacjor,
Good counti, trad.. T. GOULD. t,b7t;f'
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-02
n naa. SapscE.

R,hrr, g. Fry. aud Austin, Sumn.r & Co..
whose Respective places sni re- ilruce are nm
known, will tnke uu,sr tlnt .fuIn II. Brown
IN the i,h dav uf January, hSSj, filed IL the
Court VI Cmnmrn Pleas uf N'-d cruuty. Ohiu,
hss petition in n certain Actiun wherein lie Is
plantn aud l,,e said parties nsmvr named are
defemlants, the substance whcrruiis IS riat the
said rlari'T is the owner of ihi iuliuw nir
lands> The nor,heasi u and the n"rthoS q,
of the northwest i( of scctiun u town g. range
Q, in Wond county, 0hiu, Containing 2nO acres,
mare or less; that in the year 1851, William
B. Blake, being then the owner Of said lands,
executed and delivered to each NJ the said de-
PENDANTS Lis ,noripage deed nf said lands to
secure the pa yment 10 them Of certain hnneys
which tlave long since lren paid in full and
said Mortgages thereby satisfied; that said
mortgages should be Cancelled nf record, but
the same are not 80 cancelled, bnt appear by
tire records of sni id county To- be an incnm
brnnce an said lauis aud cloud IN plaintiffs
title thereto.
Plaintiff asks that the same may be Hascrhrs
of record by the decree VI said court and
for other prnper relief. The said defendants
are required Ia answer said petition by th.
24,h day OF February, 1883, or the statements
therein will be taken as true and Judgment
rendered accordingly.
JOHN II. PROwN.
BY Cook Tnour, His Atty's. 39fSl265. q.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-02

The Farmers Institute.-The second
annual meeting Of the Wood County Farm
ers' institute was held at Bowling Green
on Tuesday and Wednesday, and was
largely attended and pronounced COM
ple,e success. The ditch bill introc uced
by representative Wetmores, and publish-
ed in the JOURNAL two weeks ago, was
thoroughly discussed and several amend
ments offered To it, Several of these
amendments were finally adopted and II
WAS decided to send the amendments to Mr..
Wetmore. Ninety six new members joined
at this session. The following officers were
selected for the ensuing year:
President-J. r. Rndulph.
Secrelary-W VIM. III. Minton.
Trensurer-S. W. StJohn.
Executive Committed B. Newton,
]. w. Powell, 7. Mawer, c. p Fox, II. c.
Strowe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-02

The verdict oi S7e25o damages, the
result Of the first condemnation suit of the
T. 4 7. r. r. vs. J, M, Smith, heard sev-
eral weeks ago, was act asivlc last week
Wednesday by Judge Reed as being gruss.
iy unjust, aud II new trial ordered. A
are 'irl Jury wra imponcied Wednesday,
and after viewing tire lard and hearing
tire evidence returned verdict of 5000
damages for the ,lefendent, which W more
in keeping with Justice TO both povties.-
B. @. Democrat.
As the above appeared before the evil
vlence wns all in and before The decision Of
tive jury Ind been rendered, Mr.. Smith
is fully convinced That 1t was q put mp job
to influence the decision of the jury. IA
life long Democrat Mr. s. regards it us
n very clear cnse Of lopsi,tcd Justice,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-02

Another Verdict.-On Friday last
Mr.. Jas j Smith, in the Probate Court
al Bowling Green, for $500. The case has
attracted considerable attention, and
caused considerable speculation as o the
modes mopl Il IN securing ju-lice brtwevn
man and man AS near Hs we can gel NJ
the lacls, Mr. Smith first offered T. settle
fpr $500, giving he L. q Rond The right
of way through lie corner of his land,
which also pissed tlrougl, hiS orchard, de-
.troying Is apple trees. The company
declined to accept this offer when Mr. s.
served notice to compel them 10 cOndenIn
the land. At this trial the jury awarded
MIR. Smith $762 90 damages, which gave
to the company the right OF way and about
| Ii acres OF land, the corner cut off by the
road passing through, which WIS under
stood to he desirable for depot purposes.
| This decision Of the jury WAS considered
exhorbilanl, and Judge Reed set the decis-
| lou aside.
In preparing for the second trial Inst
week not only the Jury was sent 6nl TO view
| ,he pren,ises, but we have ID from good
authority Inst eight or ten men were sent
out ON special train from Bowling Green,
where, Of course they are prejndiced in
favor OF the company, to be manufactured
into witnesses. On the witness stand each
Of these testified, singular ma 1t may seem,
TO about the same thing that the right OF
way was not worth over $25 or $50 The
Jury, however, gave MIR, Smith S400 and
The ii acres Of land, while il gave TO lhs
company the right Of way only.
We understand that neither party are
satisfied will, this decis-on, and hear thai
Mr.. Smith has given nolice oil appeal. II
is evident that neiiher party will mak'
much clean cash oil oi the litigation
Hon. A. her Cook Ia conducting the cas-,
for Mr.. smith, and Messrs. j. X. SwigarI
and ]. Kent Hamilton appear for the t
4 /. Company,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-02

New Nursery Firm.-Mr. Chas. A.
Powers, of this place, has purchased half
interest of Mr.. Farnsworth, in the "Home
Nursery" at Waterville, aud the firm
name ia now Farnsworth & Powers. They
have an abundance of land for mn extern
sive growth of fruit, ornamental and all of
the small fruits, which ia n sandy loan.
easy of cultivation and we'll adapted to
their business. Both of these gentlemen
are experienced nursery wen and fruit
growers, and they are going to give especial
attention to every detail of the nursery
business and make it lively in this section
for agents of all foreign nurseries. They
have already put agents in the field TO can
vas and take orders.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-02

The Planng Mili.-The planning mill,
advertised for aalc on Saturday, did not
sell for want Of bidders II wis under
stood that parties would be present to
pat in an appearance. In as much as
the Averifl mqll is likely TO be put in
operation soon, ii has been suggested by
several who have SUBSIDIZED to the stock
for the erection OF n new Touring mill,
that the amount subscribed by each be
transferred to fund for the purchase Of
the planning mill and stocking II up for
active business. Would II not he well
for the officers OF the Touring mill COM
pany 10 call meeting Of the subscri.
bers TO the stock and get hll express
sion of opinion on this subject2
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-02
LIVE AGENTS WANTED.

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Address DR.. chase's Steam Printing House. Ann
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-02
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-02-02

Home Insurance Cove direct at
tention to the statement Of the financial
condition of the Home Insurance Co.. in
another column. Mr.. John Powers makes
n speciality OF Insurance, and finds the
Home. of New York, the best tor "hoom. y
In The past three years he has issued 1,102
policies IN this Company alone. During
the past year lie has had eight losses, all of
WHICH have been satisfactorily adjusted.
The month of January Just closed has been
the hest since he commenced work for the
Home, the total amount Of premiums being
S469.6S, ana the total amount written up
during the same month was SAB, $4,000.
If any ngent has beat this in one month, let
us hear from him.