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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25
POLITICAL.
The Prospects Of the Republican Party
Discussed in New York.

NEW YORK, Feb, %.
A large number of gentlemen attended q
dinner last night in the Brooklyn Academy
of Music. When the prospect of the repub-
lican party at the nevt presidential election
we're discussed. They assembled today in
this city. The following preamble and resou-
tons were offered and adopted:
"Whereas, a consistent and faithful ad-
hearance to the principles of the administra-
ton of reform, is essential to the vitality and
success of the republican party, and, whereas,
events have shown that disregard of these
principles led to party defeat in several of
the most important states, and, whereas, the
adoption of a similarly mistaken policy would
lead to defeat at the next election. Resolved,
That it is indispensable to the success of the
republican party that the character and
record and political associations of its candi-
dates for president and vice president should
be such as to warrant entire confidence in
their readiness to defend the advances al
ready made towards divorcing public services
from party politicians and to continue these
advances till the reparation has been made
final and complete" The following was
also passed:
Resolved, That no interference with the
free choice of delegates to the national con-
vention BY congressional districts should
any where be tolerated.
Resolved, That the interesfofthe repnbli-
can party majoratively demands that their
management of the state and national cam
paign be confined to men whose characters
are such as to command the support and con-
fdence of the members of party For the
purpose of giving practical expression to
the views of the meeting and adopting of
the plan for the formation of a permanent
organization, the following committee was
appointed. Geo. Francis. c. Barlow, Joseph
W Harper, Jr.. Frederick w. Hollis, Henry
c. Tremame, Harvey L. Sprague and Geo.
Walton Greene of New York. A. T. White,
s. Kaufman and E. Doty of Brooklyn, Henry
W. SPrague of Buffalo. and G. Said, of al
bany. Representatives of all the states will
be added to this committee after local con-
sultarions have been held. This course il
il thought viii give more force than usual ~
. representative body. The commit &c ~ il
now stands will meet Thursday next and
begin the business Of ofgAnisasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE DISPATCHES.
+. SHAW IL BROS.
Their Counsel Confident That a Settle.
ment Will be Made March lst.

BosIos, Feb. %.
The matter of the failure seven months
ago of Shaw & Bros, tanners and leather
dealers, is assuming an interesting and i'm
portant phase, as the offers for a settlement
must be accepted or rejected by March LIST.
The offer was 334 per cent. cash. Those
who would not take that were offered % per
cent. cash and 10 per cent payable one-half
in one year and one-half in two years, Sc
cured by real estate. There are between one
and two thousand creditors and sc. 600 900 in
amount. At present ninteen-twentieths in
number and over three-fourths in amount
of the creditors have accepted one or the
other Of these proposals. mostly the second
one, and the counsel for the Shaws seem
confident that an arrangement will be per-
fected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25
FORTY-BIGRTR CONGRESS.
First PeseiOn.


WASHINGTON, Feb. %.
Mr.. Young of Tennessee asked leave to
offer resolution authorizing the secretary of
state to make proper inquiry into the murder
OF H. +. Cooper. NJ. OBrien and G. F. Steiff
American citizens in Mexico, and ascertain
whether or not 1t is proper 10 ask any redress
at the hands Of the Mexican government
Mr.. Cox of North Carolina objected.
The House then. at l2 45, went into COM
mittee of the whole on the pneumonia bill ,
general debate being limited to three-quar.
ters OF an hour
Mr.. Gibson of West Virginia opposed the
Dill because 1t proposed to take out of the
hands OF owners of cattle the control of their
stock and put it in the hands of federal off,
Gers and placed in the power of an irrespons-
Bile bureau to declare a state of quarantine
He believed the cattle interest could take
care of itself and he would never vote to pass
a bill which contained the monstrous provis-
ions incorporated in this measure.
Mr.. Stewart of Texas argued against the
bill on constitutional grounds, granting that
under the clause ''to regulate commerce"
Congress had right to regulate the trans
portation of cattle; it had certainly not right
to regulate its power to the commissioner of
agriculture. as was proposed by the bill.
MIR. Weller of Iowa supported the general
purposes of the bill.
Mr.. Springer of Illinois also favored tn e
bill, and answered some of the objections to
it.
Mr. Jones of Wisconsin urged its passage.
Messrs Hardeman of Georgia and Bread
head of Missouri, and Potter Of New York.
spoke against the bill.
S. Wise of Virginia spoke in opposition
to the states rights doctrine, which had been
presented as an argument why the bill should
not pass. The three States most boisterous
about the constitution and the most jealous
about the fedeal power were Louisiana, Texas
and West Virginia.
The committee then rose.
Under the call of committees, the folio wing
reports were made:
BY Mr.. Foran of Ohio, from the committee
on labor. to prohibit the importation and i'm
migration of foreigners under contract to
perform labor in the United States placed on
the calendar.
By Mr.. Singleton of Mississippi, from the
committee on the library Senate bill, author
izing the construction of q congressional Ii.
brarv building; referred.
Messrs. Cox, Oates. Storm, Buchanan,
Jones, Kleener, Phelps, Stone, Guenther.
Nuttipg, Hill, Wise and Morrison, from the
committee on ways and means. reported the
bonded extension bill, stating that it was not
unanimous report; referred to a committee
of the whole.
Mr.. Belford of Colorado offered resolu-
ton giving delegates a right to vote in the
committee; referred.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

jean Louis Borel. French General of
distinction, died Saturday.
The Georgia Republican State Committee
met Saturday aod called a State Convention
for April 9th.
Plscards have been found in various places
in Vienna appealing to the people asking
them how long they will let the Emperor
live.
The Commercial Club gave reception to
the officers Of the Revenue Cutter, Dexter at
the Narragansett Hotel, Providence, X. L.,
Saturday evening.
Post Master General Gesham and Third
Assistant Post Master General Hazen have
gone to Hartford. Conn, to inspect the pos
tage stamp factory at that place.
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Suicide.
LOoKPoRr, N. Y,

LOoKPoRT, N. Y, Feb. %.
Henry Heouton, a middle aged man, who
has been stopping at the Temperance Hotel,
Niagara Falls, for several days past, and who
registered as from Lewiston, Maine, COM
mitted suicide by cutting his throat in bis
room at the hotel. The body was found by
the bell boy of the hotel shortly after ten
o'clock this morning. The deceased man
was well attired, and had considerable money
on his person. but left no clue to the cause
of the rash act.
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Meeting Of Unemployed People.

ST.. ETIENHK, Feb. "a.
Three thousand unemployed people held q
meeting here today. Cyvoct, who was re-
Gently condemned to death for causing the
fatal explosion in the Lyons Theatre restau-
rant in September. 1882, was elected honor
ary president. The assemblage proceeded in
q body to the prefecture, to hold conference
with the prefect, but the latter was absent
They then sent Is delegates to the prefect
who received five of them. He WAS unable
to remedy the labor crisis, but would do his
utmost for the men. Order was preserved
by numerous gendarmes.
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ADVICE FOR ENGLAND.
Three Courses Open to Her-What She
Will DO.

LONDON, Feb. 20.
A correspondent of the Post telegraphs
from Suakim that three courses are open to
England. First, to recapture Tokar. chastis-
ing the enemy if they are encountered, and
meanwhile to recover and decently inter the
remains of Capt. Moncrief OF the royal navy.
consul at Suakim, who was killed in fight
neat Tokar last November. Secondly, to
try aid attack Osman Digma, leader of the
rebels, and disperse his forces. Thirdly, to
ship troops to Massewah and from there to
attempt the relief of Kassala, and after doing
this march on Khartoum. He advises the
use Of the Indian troops stationed at Alden.
Admiral Hewitt, Baker Pasha and Gen. Gra-
ham have started for Trinkitat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25
A DESPERATE FIGHT
Between Horse Thieves and a COnsta'
ble's posse.

GALVESTON. Feb. "a.
A special from Decatur says desperate
fight between horse thieves and constable 8
posse occurred near Greenwood this morning.
DIR. W. I. Smith, one of the posse, was shot
through the abdomen and is dying. num-
Der of others are wounded, but how seriously
is unknown. Two horses belonging to the
posse were killed One thief was shot in
the breast but escaped. The people are out
en- masse pursuing the outlaws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25
STRANGE AFFAIR.
A Man Beaten by Unknown Parties
and Dies from HIS Injuries.

BosroN. Feb. "a.
Theodore Almy, 81 years of age, said to
have belonged at Fall River, who has been
stopping at the Sailors Home, North Square.
was taken to the hospital today suffering from
severe injuries whice he said were inflicted by
two men whom he met on Cross street Thurs
day night. and Of whom he asked the way to a
certain street. He sank rapidly and died
this evening. His assailants are unknown,
but an investigation is being made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25
Felt He was Justified.
WATERFORD, CoxS., Feb. %

WATERFORD, CONN, Feb. q.
The hearing in the case of Henry 5. Ely.
the lunatic who Yesterday chopped of the
head of John Harding. his keeper, was held
at CRANKY today. Ely stated that he was
not guilty, and that he was justified in kill
ing him. He then sat down and fell asleep.
The prisoner was sent to the county jail TO
be held for trial at the March term of the
superior court Har'iing's body was taken
possession of by relatives, and sent to New
York today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25
keifer vs.. BOynton.

The Keifer- Boynton investigating commit
tee resumed it session this morning. Chas
l. Garfield. of Cleveland, Ohio, a cousin Of
President Garfield, had known Boynton about
a year and half. and Keifer about the same
length of time. He was present at con-
sultation which took place about the first of
March between Boynton, J. A. Elder and
others. The investigation adjourned for one
week.
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Through . Bridge.

CHICAGO, Feb. %.
west bound passenger ,rain on the an
pibal & St. Joseph railroad last night went
through bridge over the Charlton river near
New Cambria. Mo. A boy named Baldwin
was killed and two persons were dangerously
wounded. Five others were seriously injured
and 20 sustained minor injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25
How Much Wtll do is4

How much Of Thomas Eclectric Oil 10 re-
quired to cure? Only very little. A few
drops will cure any kind of an ache; and but
q tride more is needed for sprains and lame
nesses. Rheumatism is not so readily effected !;
an ounce and sometimes two ounces are re-
quired. No medicine, however, is so sure to
cure with the same numder of applications.
feb25 tGwlwlp
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Coroner's Verdict in the Leisersing
Mine Explosion.

UNroNTowS, Pa, Feb. %.
The coroner's jury, who have been investi-
eating the cause of the recent explosion at
the West Leisersing mine, ton light brought
in verdict censurino the company for not
having the mine examined daily for fire
damp, and the mine inspector for not having
inspected the mine. Suits will be immedi-
ately instituted against the company by rela-
tives of those killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25

TROY. n. Y. I

TRor, n. Y. Feb. "a.
Early this morning burglars effected an
entrance to E. Marks & Sons, jewelry store
through an insurance Office, next door. The
safe door was forced from its hinges, and
the contents taken. The estimated value is
between $40 900 and S50, 200. 1t is said to
be the most expert job performed by bur
glars in this city in eighteen years. No
clue.
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Sailor Drowned.
NEw HAVEN. Cr., Fe

NEw HAVEN, CT., Feb. q.
Captain McAlister of the steamer John d.
Starin. arriving here last night, reports see
ing a sailor fall overheard from the ship VIM.
X. Chapman, in tow of the tug Charles Ray
mond. OF College Point yesterday afternoon.
The ships crew apparently took no notice Of
the accident. The sailor bufeted nanfully
with the waves and storm. They got out .
boat in the hopes of saving him, bat - they
came within few yards of him he sank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25

BosToy, Feb. 20.
Steamship Venetian, Capt Trant, reports
hard gales, tremendous seas, hail. snow,
sleet, heavy thunder and sharp lightning
from Fastret Feb. 9Th to the 18th saw large
quantity of field ice. He says the ice was
further south, than he ever saw it and much
more extensive than IL usually encountered
further nofth.
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At st. Paul, MInn.

ST. PAUL, Feb. "a.
The extensive warehouse at Pine and
Spruce streets, occupied by Bufford, Barwell
& Co., agricultural implements, St. Paul
Harvesters' Works, Brand & Co.. stoves, and
Glidden, Griggs & Co. Wholesale grocers,
was burned today. The losses are On the
building. S25, 600; Glidden, Griggs 4 Co.,
S25. 900; Bufford, Barwell & Co., SEC, 200
other smaller losses. S12, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25

= BERLIN, FeD. II.
The Deutche Tagblatt, commenting on the
Lasker incident. says the Americans them
selves attributed no Importance to the reso-
luton of the coincidence and that only about
q dozen of the members of the House of
Representatives were acquainted with the
tenor of the resolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. %.
The official count of the vote of the recent
election give Smith. rep, for mayor, 9li2
majority over King, dem. The republicans
have large majority in both branches of the
city council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25
At keene N. III.

KEENE, N. H.. Feb. "a.
Ashuelot mills owned by Gov. Hale.
burned tonight, Loss $50, 900, we'll insured
70 hands thrown out of employment.
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sudden Death.

South PARIS, Feb. 90.
II. II. Briggs, of the firm of Briggs Bros,
was found dead in bed, Saturday. His po-
sition indicated a painless death. He had
been in his usual heath.
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At Corslcans. Texas.

GALVESTON. Tex, Feb "a.
At Corsicana, Mallory & Aliens clothing
store and saloon adjoining were destroyed
by fire this morning, and two other buildings
badly damaged. Loss, $4,000
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At Pittsburg, Pa.

PIrTsBURG, PA, Feb. %.
The Pittsburg L Allegheny City passenger
railroad stables were damaged to the extent
of els, 900 by fire today.
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Indian Troubles.

INDIAN HEAD, MINI. Feb. "a.
At s o'clock YESTERDAY afternoon Indians
took possession of the store-houses at the
Long Lake reserve. The Indians are de-
fast, and well armed. Serious trouble is
feared.
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Al Detroit. Mich.

DETROIT, Feb "a.
The hospital building, tailor shop and
bakery of the State Reformatory Prison at
Iona were burned last night. Loss, S15 900.
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A Wreck.

NANTUCKET, Mass, Feb. %.
Brig Merriwa, previously reported, has
biged and been stripped. Efforts will be
made to save her cargo.
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FIRE RECORD.
At Burlington, Iowa.

BURLINGTON, Iowa, Feb. 90.
Schalts block was damaged by fire last
night to the extent of $40, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25

EncOuuter Between Peasants an Miti.
tary.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb 2S.
A serious encounter is reported TO have
taken place in Don Cossack county, between
peasants and military. Several were killed
and wounded. Further fighting is feared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25

WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next - Hours.
War Department,

War Department
Office of the Chief Signal Officer
Washington, ID. c., Feb. 25.-l A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States,
slightly warmer; fair weather follow ed
during the night by occasional light snow
winds shifting to the east and SOUTH lower
barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-25
Read the testimony of one Of the
sufferers. David Little, Sum.
ner, Benner Co., Iowa, writes:

lam past II years Of ase. have had the Rheumatism
three years and eight months. lost one-third Of my
weight could not walk, but shuf1ed along on
crutches. could not sleep: nerves shattered no
strength In my hAnds. wrists, knees feet But
thanks he God for your great discovery! The med
icine arrived Saturday night took doee Sunday
morning. felt IL all me. and kept on with II.
Monday morning got up and dressed myself. and
walked out into tho kitchen without the aid Of crutch
or cane. and wished them all happy New Year rest
~e nights. am gaining In strength. and once more
enjoy life. Wish could put ArHLoPHoRos In the
hands Of every sufferer from this terrible disease"
II you cannot get ArBLoPHoRos Of your druggist.
We will send 1t express paid. on receipt Of regular
priee dollar per bottle We prefer that you buy
1t from your druggist but II he hasn't II. do not 10
fersuaded TO try something else. but order 1t
from directed
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Foot Race.

NRw ORLKANs, Feb. "a.
A foot race at the fair grounds this even
ing between Kittleman of Kansas, and
johnson, of Pennsylvania, l2o yards for
$500 side, won by the former. Time l2t
sec.
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Neuralgia, Kidney Complaints,
and Rheumatism Yield
to Vegetine.

BowEsy BxAcH. Nc, Nov 5. 1879.
Ma. n r. SrsvESs-Dcar Sir: For 20 years
ny wife great sufferer from Etrefcsa. and with
m that time has tried great many kinds u medicine,
cutreceived no bereft until she took the vepse and
ance taking It, has received much benefit. she takes
geat pleasure In recommending IL to al sueing from
hewoiesa o. ksdney complaint.
FOR many years I have been great sufferer from
hheumatisrn. and have never found anything that
save me the relief that re,fine has Therefore. take
asure In recommending IL "a any one suffering from
hArssNafvw as being one of the best blood punfers
Dow In use. REV, A. COOK,
hemt~r Of the Maine Conference Of the n T. Church.
Vegetine Is Sold BY all Druggists.
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REV. WIN. +. WORTH
vEGErINx for Rheumatism and
oiatica:
Fall RIVER. Mass. May Is 1872.

Fall RIVER. Mass. May Is 1879.
Ma. II. r. SrEvKss-
Dear Sir: For years have been. at times. much
troubled with acute attacks Of rheumatism. especial
y suffered torturea from Scatica. BY the advice OF
fnfnds who knew the benefits conferred by VRcgnHE.
began its u.s. and since that time have had no At
uck like those previously suffered. For some time
past have had return Of the trouble except occa-
donslly faint infimation, which disappeared upon
taking few dcses of the yrGHrrNR also take pleas
ue In recording my Testimony favor of Its excellent
surct In shsting nveteratr salt rheum. and count
\ - small pleasure to have been thus made free.
Respectfully. WM.T WORTH.
Pastor First n. 4. Church.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

Senator Sewell reported favorably yester.
day, from the committee on military affairs
Senator Plumbs bill. which provides that nc
regimental or company officer shall hereafter
DO detached from duty with his regiment OF
company for moro than three years consecu.
lively, and that any officer heretofore OF
hereafter detailed, who shall be returned tc
duty with his company or regiment, shall not
be again detailed except temporarily, and
not then for period of more than sixty days
until after the expiration of three years from
his return to his company or regiment
Accompanying the report the committee
submitted a letter from Lieut. Gen. Sheridan
to the secretary of war on the subject matter
of the bill, and one from the secretary of war
to the committee expressing his concurrence
in the views expressed by Gen. Sheridan on
tho subject
In his letter, dated Jan. 10, 1854, Gen
Sheridan opposes the provisions of the pro.
posed bill on tho ground that they could moi
be carried out without great detriment to the
service, and because, in his judgment, their
enactment into law would so abridge the
powers of the President of the United States
and those under him as to seriously impair
tho administration of the army.
He says that the classes of details which
would be affected by such law are the in
structors at the military academy, officers o
tho signal corps and the authorized aids.de-
camp of such officers are detailed on miscella
neous duty.
Tho committee thinks there may DO excep
tional cases wherein the proposed law would
embarass tho department, and therefore rec
ommcnds on amendment to the bill so as b
except from its provisions details made BY
order of the President.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
Steel Cruisers.

Tho senate committee on naval affairs
heard Admiral Porter, Rear Admiral Jen-
kins, and Rear Admiral Rodgers yesterday in
reference to the proposed construction Of
steel cruisers for the navy.
A report has recently been published to the
effect that Chief Constructor Wilson, of the
navy department. stated before the senate
committee on naval affairs that in his opinion
the new cruisers Boston and Atlanta would
be entire failures. 1t has been learned that
what Mr. Wilson did say was that in his
opinion the placing Of tho batteries of the
Boston and Atlanta in central super.
structure, with all open forecastlo and poop
deck, would allow too much water to dash
over the ships, and would impair their speed
in high sea; therefore he objected to this
method Of placing the battery.
The secretary Of the navy, the bureau OF
ordnance, and tho advisory board were
unanimously of the opinion that the battery
should be so placed, and that tho seagoing
qualities of the ships would be in no way
impaired while her fighting capacity would
be notably increased. Therefore tho chief
constructor was overruled