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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-29

Nomination. by the Governor.
The Governor has made the following NOM
nations
Justices of the Peace and Quorum-L. S.
Moore, Limerick; Geo. E. Howard, Dover.
Notary Public-A. w. Bradbury, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-29
Three Wise Women.

Three wise women were they,
who went q shopping one Winters day,
One went East, and one went West,
But one went farther up the street than the rest.
She looked in the windows as she passed them By,
But Just what she wanted did not catch her eye.
She continued to look ~ she walked along,
For she wanted something useful, nice and warn.
At last she arrived at the well known store.
OF Huntington the Clothier and stepped in the door
She wanted present for her snly son,
And she bought him an overeoat, . beautiful one.
She saw many thiags that pleased her eye.
But she LEFT them at Hundngten's for Others to bay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-29

The Governor has appointed Councillors
Fessenden, Swasey and Hatch a committee
under resolve Of the last legislature for the
appointment of committee of the Council
to solicit proposals for the location of q new
Insane Hospital. This committee is to solicit
proposals from cities, towns and individuals.
as an inducement to the location of said Hos
pital; to procure plans of said Hospital, and
an estimate of the cost of the same; to con-
slider the best method for the State to adopt
in its construction, and any other matter
legitimately connected Herewith, and submit =
report upon the whole matter to the next leg
islature during the first week Of its session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-29

Notices of business affairs, meetings Of lodges
church socidbles fc sriu be inserted under this
heading tor 10 cents per line for first insertion, ana
s cents for each subsequent insertion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-29

The stages were on wheels yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-29

Insurance Commissioner Smith has just
returned from Chicago, Ill. where he went
some two weeks ago as representative Of the
Insurance Department Of Name, to attend a
meeting of the insurance departments Of New
York, Ohio. Illinois and Maine for the pur-
pose of examining and securing the appraisal
of the real estate of the Mutual Union Life
Insurance Co. of Maine, in Illinois. After due
consultation of the different departments it
was decided to leave the appraisal of the
property entirely in the hands of the Illinois
department. The company owns a large
amount of property in Chicago. The exam
nation of the remaining property has been
left in the several State departments, in
which the property is located. The result of
the examination will be reported very soon
after the LIST of January. There is but little
doubt that the company will prove solvent.
All agree that the condition of the company
has steadily improved for several years past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-29
From Josh BILLINGS.


"Parsons will undoubtedly charm the people of
Madison with his eloquence for he is one Of the
finest speakers on the American Platform"
A1-No extra charge for reserved seats Tickets
for the last four entertainments may be procured
the American Express Co.'S office (and there are
good seats left) for $3.50
Evening Tickets, SOC
dec94dIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-29

The county commissioners are engaged in
settling up with the different departments Of
the county and closing up the business of the
year The Jail accounts have been examined
and found to be in excellent shape, being
accurate and concise, fact which
is very creditabls to Sheriff. Stevens. The
commissioners expect to arrive at some con-
clusion in regard to the changes in the Court
House by next Tuesday. The last plan sub
mitted by Architect Fassett, will be adopted,
if any. By law passed several years ago
the amount of money expended on the build
ing will be limited to $4,000. Some $4,000
will be required it is expected. The changes,
if made. will be carried out during the months
of May, June and July, the coming summer,
as no court is held during those months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-29

Or there about, 10 the amount Of furniture Of all
descriptions. styles and kinds. bedding. mat
tresses, comforters, blankets, feathers and
beds, chamber SETS parlor sets, dining
room sets, ofice sets, pictures and
frames, and hundreds OF articles
to numerous to specify which
will be sold at from 10 to
Is per cent discount
from regular prices. Up
holstering work Of all kinds to order at
short notice. These prices to last until next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-29

Mr.. B. Fitzgerald has been appointed post
master at South Bancroft, to succeed Mrs.
L. A. Smart, resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-29

On Tuesday afternoon Mr.. T. J. Garlic, of
the firm of earle and Cousens, Saco, was
badly kicked in the face at his fathers resi-
dence in Hollis Centre, by horse owned by
q Mrs. Allen, of Saco. Six teeth were
knocked out, several broken off and some
loosened. the upper jaw bone broken, and
the lower lip split open to the chin. He was
taken up for dead, DR.. ]. A. Fellows was
called and it was over an hour before he was
restored to consciousness. He is now doing
as we'll as could be expected although suffer-
ing extreme pain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-29

dinatea should be selected with due regard
TO age, experience, temper and efficiency, re-
CARELESS of the wages paid-at least this
should be secondary.
The CELLS.
The cells for the confinement of the boys
are now suitably lighted, warmed, ventilated
and furnished With q bed and other articles
for their cleanliness and health.
ALTERNATE SENTENCE.
Az our statute now is, boy when SEN
fenced, is given an alternative sentence, that
is Z term in prison or a fine, if he is not re-
ceived or retained at the school. The crimes
for which boys are sentenced to the Reform
School are largely for minor offences-where
the alternative sentence must be fine or i'm
nrisoument from 80 to 60 and 80 days in Jail.
No boy can be sentenced 70 the school who
is over l6 wears of age, while the sentence to
the school is during minority. 1t is believed
that the boy who likes his liberty, (and that
il the case with all.) and has bad habits
formed would prefer his short alternate SEN
tence of 80, 60 or 30 days in Jail, to years at
the reform hool,-and would become incor-
ririble. or dangerous, or dsmoralizing to the
school from vicious conduct or conversation,
Nth view to be remanded and serve out his
alternative sentence and thereby gain his
liberty 1t is respectfully suggested that some
change be made in the law so that the alter
native sentence shall be longer and more
severe. The effect of the alternative sentence
as now imposed operates against the pros
perity and discipline of the school.
MECHANICAL SCHOOL.
II 10 clear that such schools are IN demand
and have Z. Legitimate function to perform 10
connection with our reformatory institution.
II i believed the State acted most wisely
when il made provision for the establishment
Of 4 mechanical department. at the
Reform School. The mechanical school
hr;ld;ng il now completed and fur
nisbed with benches and twelve
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01
WAS IT BITTER IRoHYq

TIL T;xac D.no,,crak pub1ishes
~, aroat ,usto Tho resolutions
.,,o,.ea no he Avoyelles McEnery-
49, = which The nresent incumbent
i endorsed becau se he is opposed to
ina 1,o.tery f,ompanyi The gulf
b,6tv ~ human pntnre is wonderful
and the effronterv OF pol;tical wire
worle,s Is stnnenduons IF this was
mt ;ote.ded TO dupe the confiding
and unsnsnectipp neople We would
saw It was the most bitter irony. Nc
Emery opposed to the Lottery! We
might be able to comprehend his OPP
position. ho,ceuer feeble. but we can
moi understand why the Lottery
| Company is in favor Of MrEuery,
WHY & Is spending its money by the
,housand in subsidizing papers and
supnorters throughout the State. W.
can not understand how the late
sn..o or of the House. q known sup
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01


We last week called attention to
the advertisement nov running an
our columns of e. B. Wheelock, pres
ident of the N. o. Pacific railroad
company, notifying settlers on the
Backbone Grant to come forward and
present their applications to purchase
tie lands occupied by them as bona
tide settlers. This notice is only in
relation to parties who were real and
actual settlers up to JAN A, 1882. the
date at which the agreement was
made between Messrs. Blanchard and
Robinson and the railroad. company.
Parties presenting claims Subsequent
10 that date will not be recognized.
The terms and conditions of pur-
chase under the agreement are, that
settlers may buy land, not 10 exceed
| 16O acres, at the rate Of two dollars
per acre, one-third cash, the balance
in one and two years Under the
terms Of the agreement settlers are
given twelve months from the date
patents are issued bJ the government
TO the railroad company in which Z
file their applications for purchase 0
said lands. Mr.. Wheelock does no
state the date of issue of his patents
but we suppose be proposes to gis
settlers twelve months from the dat
attached to his Notice to Settlers,
namely, from Nov. Is. 1883.
The definite shape of this matte
bids fair to bring great beue6t to GU
State in a very short while. The en-
! tire grant to The railroad is 903. II
acres Of land, of which We estima'
that 126, 526 acres lie within the lin
it's of Grant parish. With this va
body of land thrown upon the ma
ket, it can but give an impetus to III
migration, and we have reason to b
Iieye a great portion OF it win be q
fered by the company. At any rat
fully one-third of it will pass into Il
!. hands Of bona fde settlers. and go
swell the wealth and revenues OF &
commonwealth
The following is q list OF y
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01


Judge II. L. Daigre is candidate
for Attorney General. We notice be
is spoken OF favorably by number
Of papers in various portions Of the
State. He is an old practitioner at
the bar. with great experience and
undonbted ability, we'll qualified for
the Office and deserving OF consider-
alton. His nomination viii meet
with approval from large number
Of friends in all portions OF the State.
Daniel Fletcher is well known to
cur people. He is the man the nom
inee of the Democratic party has to
beat. That be is Arrival Of formida'
bic strength we all know. Brother
Dan is in the race as an independent
candidate, and he throws down tbt
gauntlet to the Democratic party and
says "best me If you Gun"
Bedford e. Woods submits him
self as candidate for sheriff, subjec
20 the action of the Democratic par
ty. He is well qualified for the Office
and will doubtless receive heart
support frnn bis friends. Of WHOM
he has q large number III vsrion
portions Of the parish.
i Anreiius G Hargis is also cand
date for sheriff. snbjecs to the choic
Of the Democratic party. He is caps
pie and deserving. and ofers b
uame at the inshgaiion OF friend
His nomination would be acceptable
as we all know the sturdy qualiti'
in his makeup.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01

parishes along the line Of the New
Orleans Pacific Railway. the pablie
lands of which are subject to the
provisions Of the grant to thai road;
Ascension. Livingaton. Iberia, ST.
Martin. Iberville. Lafayette, East Ba.
ION Rouge, West Baton Roage. East
Feliciana, West Feliciana. Pointt
Coapee. st. Landry, Calcasieu, Avoy-
elles, Rapides. Vernon. Oatahoula
Grant, Ninn. Sabine, Natchitoches
Red River. DeSoto. Bienville. Web
ster, Caddo, Bossier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01

Pers Hyacinthe. the celebrated
free-thinking priest. is preaching in
New York, and the Sun reports
sermon delivered BY him on Sunday.
Nov. 18th. The church was densely
crowded, and many went away una
bic to obtain admittance. He said
that both Catholicism and Protes-
tantism we're necessary to the Chris
tian Church. The future, however.
belonged neither to Catholicism nor
! to Professionalism, bat to thai Church
Of the future which will combine the
principle Of authority aud unity rep
resented by Catholicism and the pr'n-
cipie Of liberty aud diversity Of
thought represented BY Protestant.
ism. So far as it was now possible,
I,hat uoion Of these two principles
was now represented by the Angii'
can Church. bal neither W. nor on
Ichildren would live ~ see 'ts tuI
realisation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01

It is with feelings Of just pride that
the above testimonial 10 given place
in the columns Of the CHRONICLE
Coming as it does. unsolicited and
unexpected, as an expression OF con-
fidence and regard from my fellow
citizens, / can bat feel proud OF the
compliment return sincere thar Ks
to the friends who have seen proper
TO bestow this undeserved honor up
on me. In Difference to the wishes
Of the persons above named, and Ut
the request Of dozens OF friends who
have expressed the same desire to
me 10 person. my name will be sub
nitted as candidate for Represent
tative, subject 10 the action OF the
Democratic party.
With great respect,
H. g. GooDwrS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01

On Wednesday night last the gin
house Of Mrs. J. B. Morintine. on the
Natcbitoches side OF Cane river.
about three miles from Colfax. burn
ed to the ground. there being about
thirty bales Of Gotten in il at the
time. all Of which xas consumed,
The cause Of the FIRE is not known,
and is snpposed to be the work OF m
iuceudiafy. although the gin was r0r
the day before and il may have beer
the result u csrelessnsss on the per'
of some employee.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01

We are authorized to announce W. +
BLACKMAN, of Rapdes, as candidate
for Judge ofthe l2th judicial District, sub
ject to the action of the Deniociatic dis
trict nominating convention.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce the name
of EDWIN q. HUNlER as y candidste
for Judge of the 18th Judicial District, sub
iect 80 the action of the Democratic dis
trict nominating convention.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01
FOR DISTRICT ATToRNEY.

We are authorized to announce J. =.
RYAN. of kapides. as a candidate for DIS
tlict Attorney of the 18th judicial District,
subject to nomination by the Democratic
Convention.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized TO announce DANIEL
FLETCHER as candidate for the office
of Sheriff of Grant parish at the ensuing
election, irrespective of parties and indie
pendent of politics.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01

We are authorized, to announce JNO 9.
WICKLIFFE. Of Grant parish, as a candi-
date for the Office of District Attorney OF
the 18th Judicial District, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01

We are authorized to announce AZURE
LIUS G. HARGIS as candidate for tn'
office of Sheriff of Grant parish, subject
to the action of the Democratic party, a.
may be determined by primary election o.
parish convention
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01
FOR STATE AUDITOR.

We are authorized 70 announce G. c.
NASH, ESQ, as candidate for the office
of State Auditor at the ensuing election,
subject to the action of the Democratic
State Nominating Convention.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01

We are authorized to announce BED
FORD Il. WOODS as a candidate for the
Office OF Sheriff of GIANT parish, subject to
the action of the Democratic party deter
mined by primaries or convention, as may
be deemed proper by the people
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01

We are authorized to publish the name
of JNO. p. HADNUT as candidate for
the office OF Sheriff, subject to the choice
of the Democratic party as to nominees
whether that preference be Determined BY
Convention or Primary Election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01

We are authorized to announce w. J.
MOSELEY, Esq, as candidate for the
Office of sheriff at the ensuing election,
subject to the nomination of the Demo
cratic party, whether determined IN Con
vYntion or by Primary Election.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-12-01

dh pa week in your own town Terms
0OO and s. co ontfit free. Address n
n al!eft 4 Co.. Portland, Maine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-04-14
The CAMPA AIay OF "a.
A Talk With Senator Baysrc -lres-
ham appointment.

spe ial Dispatch to Tnb BE.
CHICAGO, April 13 -- Replying to In
qnicies 10 day, Senator BAyard said
Yes; l hsar considerable political
gossip, but great deal that l hear l
don't believe. The Washington ho.
tells seem to be the resort of great
deal of senseess political chatter. I
live in my own house, and therefore
don't hear all of it. AS to the presi.
dental outlook, must say that In my
opinion everything indicates tha, the
successful candidate will be from the
ranks of the democratic party. Peo.
pie are wearying of the republican
administration, and In 1884 will de-.
maud change. Tae last election In
New York. where the state went dem
ocratlc by 200 0C0, pretty thoroughly
proves this fact. I believe we
will elect the next president
by a larger majority than We gave
Tllden, when we cleo ted him In 1876
As to who are to be candidates, l can.
not say, and any expressed opinion In
this direc Ion would have for its foun.
dation nothing but the merest guess
work." The senator was asked how
the appointment Of Gresham was re.
oeived In Washington, and he replied
II think It will meet with general ap-
proval. Gtesham Is an upright and
able man, and the pity Is that he was
not there earlier. Under him, I do
not think the star route jobs and
other frauds would have been posi-
hle -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-04-14
A REGISTRATION TROUBLE
Which Prevented a Breach OF Promise
Suit.

A day or two ago agentleman called
at the Millsrd hotel with his wife and
daughter, having come from New
York. After remaining a short time,
they went out without registering and
returned soon again, this time accom-.
panied by q blushing young man, for
whom they had evidently been on the
hunt.
The old gentleman walked up to the
register, and wrote down the names
of himself and wife,"
"Isn't that your daughterl" querled
the clerk.
eyes, sir"
"Well, don't you want to register
herr"
"Oh, she will be registered all
right"
swell, but you want to put her
name down"
At this juncture the young man
stepped up and registered his hame.
"Are you alone Mr.. -2'
With some hesitation the young
man took up the pen and added to his
own signature, "and wife,"
The quartette went away again and
that evening returned In good spirits
and were assigned suit of rooms
opening together.
Tie strange aotlous of all concerned
led to the suppositlon that the younger
OF the two men had left home with.
out keeping his plighted word to the
young lady, that her parents had
aided her to find him and that they
were made man and wife and every.
body satisfied during the day. Hence
the embarrassment ON both sides
before the oersmony.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-04-14
.FIMERTY on DYNAMITE.
The Noted Irish Leader JuStifeS
the ExplO i've War.
The Irish in Bngland, and the
English in Egypt.
Special Dispatch TO THIS HSs.

Special Dispatch TO THs bHs.
CHICAGO, April 13 John +. Fin.
erty, congressman elect and Irish
American leader and dynamite advo-
c,te, in his paper, The Citiz,n, this
morning, reviews at lergshthe wrongs
of Ireland and justi6es the use Of d,
Mantle, as follows: "Whst hope,
then, has Ireland from English legis.
latlon. What wolder II she Is driven
to fury and desperation2 What won.
der il she should seek to initiate Sam
son among the temples of modern
Philistinesl No matter what the
English may say about their indiffsr.
enoe to dynamite terrors, the recent
explosions and alleged discoveries
have set them to thinking. They
have also set millions Of Americans
thinking. What 10 the difference, for
example, between the explosion of q
mighty boomshell, fred by uniformed
English butchers into the streets OF
Alexandria, killing men, women and
ohildren, and the dynamite cartridge
exploded In the heart of L,ndoni
Only this: that the English attack
on the wretched Egyptians was with
out justification, while the Irish dem
onstrAtions against the b ,itist
metropolis are the natural result oi
centuries Of unmitigated fraud, plum
der and murder"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-04-14
The STORM.
A Lively Spring Blizzard Strikes
Omaha.
Hailstonee, Ram and Wind in
Abundance.

The liveliest wind of the season was
that which began yesterday morning,
and Increased In strength all day
long. The dust blew in clouds, and
filed the stores and off ,ss. In the
aftern oon Farnamstreet wassprinkled,
which helped matters a little, and
about 8 o'clock the clouds began rising
In the west and threatening rain,
which fell little later, accompanied
by hailstones as large as hickory
nut. There was considerable of this
hall, and 1t drove everything to take
shelter under awnings and In tho
stores. The wind continued oil ever-
Ing and blow most fisroely after dark,
when the sky cleared off and the moon
and stars came out bright.
The dense clouds In the horizon
sent forth continual electric blaze
and the wind and electricity inter
fered seriously with the telegraph re-
porss from all parts Of the country
and but little came In duriug the
night. While no sooner danger was
reported from about town II Il likely
that more or less occurred. About
half past 8 O'Clock, the large plate
glass window In the front of Psavys
store on Farnham street was blown
out and fell on the sidewalk with .
crash, breaking all to pieces. Luckily
no ons WAS In its way or they musk
have been seriously cut by the large
pieces.
The telegraph of6 20 reported that
the storm extended - far east ~ CHI
ohago and to q considerable distance
In all directions. Only about 150
messages were transmitted during the
day, while 800 ID the usual average,
and replies came back very slowly.
The gale gave signs Of lulling about
midnight and the heated atmosphere
promised more rain.