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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-16
New Bell on the Methodist Church at
Strong.

FARMINGToN, Jan. 15.
The Strong Methodists, this summer, have
built a tower to their church and hung bell
therein, at cost of S96922, of which $685.
was due. Tuesday, when the bell was rung
for the first time. an address was given by
Rev. A. S. Ladd of Biddeford, and an effort
was made to raise the balance due, which re-
suited in securing S306.06, provided the re-
malnder could be raised within thirty days,
which is sure to be done. There is much
enthusiasm in the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-16
FORTY-ElGHTH CONGRESS.
Second Session.
sen ATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan, Is.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l5.
Mr.. Miller of California introduced bill
to increase the pension of Mrs Francis L.
Thomas, widow of Gen. Geo. H. Thomas,
from $3.50 to $1,000 a year, the same as the
pension already granted to the widow of
Admiral Faragut.
Mr.. Miller of California, from the commit
tee on foreign relations, reported a substitute
for the bill heretofore introduced, which had
been intended to give the President general
authority TO accept an invitation to the inter-
national exhibition. The substitute simply
authorizes the President to accept an invita-
tlon to the Belgian international exhibition,
and to send to Antwerp the government ex-
hibltion now at New Orleans when the New
Orleans exhibition shall have been closed
The matter went over.
The bill for the relief of the First National
Bank of Newton, Mass, was taken up and
discussed until two o'clock without reaching
any action.
On motion of Mr.. Miller the Senate went
into executive session.
When the doors were re-opened the Senate
adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-16
Reduction in Railroad Fares.

NEW YORK, Jan. Is.
The Erie railroad and other trunk lines
announce areduction OF emigrant fare from
New York to Chicago, from Sl3 to IS, with
proportionate reductions to other western
points. Reduced fares will be authorized to
ocean steamship lines. This action was taken
as an offset of reductions in emigrant fare. re-
Gently made by the Grand Trunk r. R., from
Luther and Portland to the west, in connec-
ton with the Allan & Dominion S. S. lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-16
Sensation in London.

LONDON, Jan. 10.
A sensation was caused in London, today,
by the publication of a confession by Schotz,
one of the principal witnesses against Mr..
LANES, sculptor in libel suit brought
against him by sculptor Belt last winter, in
which verdict was awarded the plaintiff of
500 pounds. Schotz declares that all his tes-
timony was perjured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-16
steamship Notes.

PORTLAND, Jan. 10.
Glasgow, Dec. 30th, via Halifax, arrived in
Portland, Thursday noon.
The Dominion steamer Toronto, sailed
from Portland at 1.l0 p. NJ, Thursday, with
full cargo and large number of cattle for
Liverpool.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-16
Mr.. Evarts Prospects.

NEW YORK, Jan. Is.
A petition to the legislature asking that
body TO elect VIM. H. Evarts to the senator
shin was circulated in the Produce Exchange
today and received over 400 signatures, in.
GLIDING that of every officer Of the institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-16
Killed by Burglars.

EvRRsoN, Pa, Jan 10.
Last night party of masked men entered
the store of Keck. Bros, Adam Keck was
sleeping in the store. They beat him over
the head with club, crushing his skall
Keck's brother arrived and scared off the
burglars, who, however, secured a large
amount of booty. Keck will die. One arrest
has been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-16
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, Jan. 10.
FLOUR-frm.
WHEAT frmer; No. Chicago Spring, sOlasii;
Jan, SOL Sl1
CORN steady at 38a3S.
OATs-frm 29l.
RYE-higher, 60.
BARLEY firm 60
PORK al II Is a " 20,
LARD - AT 1874 a 20.
BULK MEAT-snoulders, 8 90: Short rib, 8 l2i;
Shnr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-16
One Minute in Jail for Murder.

PETERSBURG. Va, .kn. Is.
Thos. J. Davis. charged with the murder
of John Ditman, was today convicted of in
voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to
one minutes imprisonment and fac of s..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-16
Decision OF a Libel Case.

LONDON, Jan. 10
The libel case of Maskelyne VS.. Bishop,
was decided today. 1t was tried before the
Sheriff 5 jury, which awarded the plaint-
If Of $780, 900 damages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-16
Nomination Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.
The Senate today confirmed the nomina-
ton of Edwin Sprague to be collector OF
customs at Waldoboro, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-16
BY TELEGRAPH.
WEATHER REPORT,
indications for the Next "a Hours

War Department,
,,, ofnce OF the Chief Signal Officer.
"aSn'ngton' ID. C., Jan. l6.-l A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States
warmer cloudy weather, with snow or rains
"inos shifting to southeast; falling barome.
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-16
DR.. Carver's Score.

NEW HAVEN, Jan. Is.
DR.. Carver stopped shooting tonight At IL
O'Clock with 4l,1l7 hits ont Of Is, l25 shots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-16
ecW york Money Market.

NEw YORK, Jan. Is
Money easy between from lail and closed at IL
Prime Mercantile paper, " a o. Exchange steady
81 for long, anc s5l for short. Governments steady
Closing bids
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-16
Ct. eS PANS or EVERY DESCRIPTION

We also aware correspondents tell us, that
II WI do much more besides. We know it will cure
GROUP aui also T'OOTIIACHE; that it is
equally as rfdclciOus On all living creatures
rs on man, hut prefer To claim less than we
and let the public scC Tor itself the wonderful
resources OF our remedy and by such q course our
uunLt LtL.I...l ..Lt..r r..IA..a iri..l
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13
5-l2tf

Everything imaginable sold at prices
far less than any other store In the
United States that sells goods in the Leg
itimate way. Everyone, whether they
buy or not. should visit this queer New
York store and see articles marked zoe
that other stores are asking Sl5O for.
Tinware, crockery, glassware, notions,
dry goods, hats, shoes, clothing and
most everything can be had guaranteed
to be cheaper In price than can he
bought elsewhere. Nice goblets GJc
dozen, nice lamp with burner and chim-
ney complete ljG, lamp chinneys jc
each, lamp wicks Sc dozen, silk umbrel-
las Sl.50. parasols SOC up TO 81 each.
Ladies fine kid shoes Sl.7j, children's
button shoes l0c; mems fine calf Con-
gress shoes S22j; mems low calf shoes
Sl.j0, mems and ladies' slippers loo pair.
Pins 2lc paper; good English needles
2lo n paper. Ladies' trimmed hats zoe.
worth 81 80; ditto finer quality 81, worth
So. Note paper II sheets pc; envelopes
DC II package. Best raZors made only 81
each. Table knives and forks G5G set.
better qualities 20 to Sl.50 set. Job lot
plated table spoons, SOC set. Watches,
good time keepers. 50 to s. each. Gents
full regular ballbrigans socks, l74c per
pair. Gents socks DC pair worth lOc.
Ladies ballbrigan stockings, 20c pair.
Call and see us when you need anything,
and If our prices are not lower than
others don't trade with us.
NICHOLS Il Co.,
2-2i-3m 23S West Commerce st.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13

AS season changes to season, the con
tinual proposition of every lady and gem
tleman is-how, and with what, shall
we dress? Being aware of the fact that
only a constant and close application to
business can succeed in catching sue
cessfully TO public taste, Mr.. l.. WOlfson
has just received huge lot of gents
fine spring and summer clothing special
ly adapted for this climate. While fine,
or at least all better classes of clothing.
have not changed much, the general cut
and style Il such RS to recommend
every gentleman who wishes to be well
dressed to examine the really largest
stock of gents clothing In san Antonio
at l.. WOlison's. Equally grand and OF
ilttirg dimensions are the large and well
arranged departments in all kinds of
dress goods, among which Is Just now
opened and ready for inspection several
hundred pieces of Sanora ginghams in
solid colors assorted. These will be
closed out at IL yards for 81. Also a
large lot of soft-llnished cambrlcs at IL
yards for 81. Another feature at Wolf
sons is the fine display of cnidren's
carriages In all the novel styles and
larger assortments than ever before
brought to this market. I-2l-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13
LOCAL NOTES.

Warm water baths, corner Com
merce and Alamo streets. l-30-lm
Every flrst-class dealer sells Opera
Pun cigarettes. Avoid injurious lmita-
lions. If
A FEW spoonfuls of KAY'S KEN
lucky KONDIr1ON POWDERS
mixed with meal and fed to poultry once
or twice n week will cure them Of gapes
and cholera and make them thrive. BE
sure and get the X. X. X. Powders.
They excel all others. For sale by +.
kalteycr Il Son.
THE very large sale of ORIDONTO
In so short n period after introduction Is
accounted for by the fact that after once
used II leaves such peasurable sense OF
cleanliness to the mouth and beauty to
the teeth and gums that 1t Is considered
almost Indispensable Only 10 cents n
box. liquid and powder. For sale by +.
kalteyer & Son.
Kay's Kentucky Kure or Liniment
has nm enormous sale nearly all over
Texas. with little or no advertising, for
every person who has used IL was sure
to recommend 1t to his neighbOrs, and Is
consequently walking advertisement
Of Its merits. For sale by +. kalteyer
q Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13

The san Antonio ice factory, Losoyo
street, near Houston street, have greatly
increased their facilities for the manu-
facture of Ice, and are now prepared to
I'LL all orders f!om the city or country,
having on hand at all times not less than
10 tons of ice. Our ice Is made from
water furnished by the Waterworks COM
pany, and distilled or condensed before
manufacture. In connection with our
factory we have constructed four large
refrigerators, for the storage of meats.
fruits or other articles requiring pure
dry atmosphere for their keeping Arti-
cles of this kind will be received on stor-
age by the day, week or month. These
refrigerators are operated upon the dry
air principle, and the only ones In this
State, except that at Columbus. We
have sample room TO store several car
loads. We will be pleased to show WIS.,
itors through our works at all times.
j. b. IACOsTE, i. SEAMON,
President. superintendent.
5-l-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13
Potte? and Mcdaniel.

United States District Attorney Evans
says the only important criminal suit to
be tried at this term oflhe Federal court
will probably come up this evening or
tomorrow morning for trial This Ia
the renowned Potter and Mcdaniel
stage robbery case. There are three
charges against these men for stage rob
ing on the line OF the stages running to
san Angelo, where the mails were
robbed SIX times In the winter and spring
OF lSs3. They also killed New Mex
leo sheriff during that time.
Captnin Evans says while these men
are generally believed to be guilty, II
WIN be very bard for the Government to
secure conviction, as the evidence II
almost entirely circunstantial.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13
Damage sv,ttn Prospect.

IAt drain u lhe corner OF Blum and
HoHnam streets +. very much nuisance
ana Inadequate for the purpose it was
designed ;oaceomplish. The water This
morning Hooded The streets between
Blum and Commerce and filed the cell
Jar under the Arheiter-Nerein hall. cauf-
ing much trouble aud slme- damage.
".lch the city may be called upon to
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13
cold Wntch Rohhoru

A burglar entered the house Of Mr..
9'lsoy on Fourth street yesterday. and
succeeded in getting away with that
Eeh''rman's gold watch, Noclue to the
thief has been discovered. lie look Mr..
alllshy vest which wa. hanging over a
u ..,., ana after abslracting the watch
vest, the thisf threw il ON the : ro",,i 'H ~,
!he yard and went of rejoicing wlth bis
booty. '''"h WIN MS
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13

22G, DDS and go Market street, San An
tonic, Texas, hardware, paint and seed
merchants. Headquarters for ID. Lam
dreths a Sons garden and flower seeds.
Have just received one carload OF Brin-
ley's Universal double-shovel plows,
irOn-beam double shovels, Dixon and
solid sweeps, cotton sorapers, oultva-
tors, etc. Planet, Jr., hollow steel stand
ard horse hoe and cultivator combined
rison Bros. & Co.'s ready-mlxed paints.
dry-sized kalsomned colors, etc.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13
Foot Race

f. Q1e7aIa, Mexican, very b,itally
exposed HE person IN front Of a lady's
door on West Commerce street vester.
day, and when officer MARTINEZ WINS
called 10 arrest him he took to his heels.
any the officer chased him nearly three
miles before he arrested him near San
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13

The meeting Of Endowment Rank,
G32, knights of Pythias, are notified to
attend special meeting at the Castle,
Sunday morning. May IL, at l030 o'clock.
for the purpose Of acting on new menu
berships. All applicants are requested
TO be ON hand not later than II o clock.
BENJ. GoLDENBURG.
+. Il. JOHNSON. President.
Secretary and Treasurer. 5-l2-6t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13

| will negotiate loans and discount,
buy and sell upon orders. business paper
OF all sorts, domestic and foreign eX-
change, county bonds, warrants, State
bonds, etc. ANsoN A. MAHER,
No. 2lj Commerce street.
Refer by permission TO
O'CoNNOR Il SULLIVAN, Bankers. I'm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13
NltliOls0 q bss
23S West Commerce st


Who ia an old citizen Of San Antonio
and well known as iirst-class house
and sign painter, has opened a paint
shop at corner Avenue + and Houston
street, and will, in the future make fine
carriage painting a specially. win buy
and sell and renOvate old carriages and
buggies. 2-5-Gm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13

ON account of dissolution. We offer our
entire stock of general herdware, stoves,
agricultural implements. iron and wagon
material at and below cost, and invite
the public in general to call upon Us be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Tns Il PEITZER,
5-l2.tf No. 10 Military Plaza.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13
Marriage Licenses.

Joseph II. Dornsten and Carolina Dem.
mer.
dez.
Pablo Rovales and Rosa Herrera.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13

Fourteen miles from san Antonio on the
Calayeras creek, containing 100 acres of
land, 80 acres under cultivation. one
house with two rooms, stable, u good
well and water in the Calayeras creek.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13

Parties desiring bargains in frontier
lands, ranches, and very choice pieces
Of property In the central portion OF the
city, viii please call and see
J-2O-3m NARCIso LEAL.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13

II so. go directly to Pitt Il Meek's
for green or roasted coffee, and the very
finest Moyune teas. 5-2-l0t.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13

quotations which most nearly x.
represent the actual Calculations
of the Chicago press, the accompany.
Ing diagram correctly illustrates their
relative positions us to extent of circu
lation. From these figures II appears
that the circulation Of THE CHICAGO Danny
News exceeds the combined circuhlipns
of all the other Chicago dniics by l0.SO3
copies daily. The Posi- OFFICE REVIEW
says: Nearly everybody who reads the
English language in. around or about
Chicago reads THE DAILY News" The
reasons for this phenomenal success are
obvious:
THE CHICAGO DAILY NEWS is n
complete newspaper in all thnt constitutes
the best type of American journalism
1t is n member of the Ass0ciated Pres,
and is the only 2cent paper in the West
that possesses this first essential TO com.
pltte news service. In addition. 1t has
Its private wire (by lease from the
Western Union Telegraph Coz connecting
its Chicago Office with New York and
Washington, at both of which points II
has its own news bureaus. Special CORE
spondents represent il at all other important
news centres throughout the country. TIN
CHICAGO DAILY NEWS prints ALL the news
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13

stone house, ten rooms, newly papered
and painted, on Quinta street. half block
from Main plaza. Apply to DR.. or Mrs.
Bowen. myl-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13
Very respectfully.
e. T.. MArIACK.
civ Engineer.


The foregoing was ordered filed on
motion OF Judge Deyine.
The Mayor and Major kampmann both
stated That they had been unable 10 OBJ
tain the desired information on sewers.
hut go the next meeting they would be
probably successful
Considerable discussion took place on
,he various systems OF sewers. the argu-
ments being more favorable to the War
ilug on seuUra'c system.
Major kampmaun suggested to the
committee that the lily Engineer should
prepare AN estimate of cost
Colorc! Ee.kuup moved that the En-
giueer should prepare estimates on the
probable cost OF two main sewers. one
beginning at Miiampark on the east side
uf the river mad extending 10 or near the
city limits, and the other beginning
near Iohiu's hin, running through the
main portion OF the city on the west side
ui the city limits. together with all the
necessary lateral sewers. and he recon-
mcnded that the City Council should
provide the requisite fund ,oaccomplish
This work
MS motion was unanimously adopted.
after which The committee adjourned.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13

The man who struck Billy Patter-
son has never been satisfactorily deter
mined. 1t should be distinctly under
stood. however, that this was not the
William Patterson who wroie us follows
from Springfield, Ohio: MY daughter
was taken with severe cramp in her
stomach, so severe that she could not
stand or walk. concluded to try
Mishler's Herb Bltters before calling
on physician, and | am happy to say
that In 10 minutes she was entirely re-
ieved after taking three tablespoons
full"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13

At the Vienna Garden to morrow
night.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13

country more than party.
Its staff of writers In charge of the
departments of art, literature, music and
the drama is unqucslionably the ablest Of
all the Chicago press
The CHICAGO DAILY NEWS is
' sbort and TO the point" paper. 1t
believes that newspaper reading is but an
incident Of the day, not its chief business.
It accordingly leaves to the "hmnket.
sheets the monopoly Of tircsome and
worthless application. 1t seeks to say
all that the reader should care In read, and
TO say II in the shortest possible manner.
1t Is q dnily paper for busy people
II Is u lean paper, fit for the family
circle. 1t Is cheap papcr-2 cents per
day l2 ccntspcr week, 50ccnis per month,
$500 per ycar. Sold by all news dealers
throughout the Northwest Mailed To any
address postpaid, upon receipt of price.
Where the facilities of II daily mail arc
not enjoyed The CHICAGO WEEKLY
NEWS II recommended as "the next best"
It H. large 8 page, 81 column paper. care.
iully made up 10 meet all the varyi-g
needs OF the family circle. 1t Is tbs
largest dollar weekly" in America. u
is % ial to thu best. -
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-05-13
SEWER COMMITTEE.
SECOND SESSION HELD YESTER-
DAY AFTERNOON.
Communication from the City En-.
GineeP The Committee Favor
the Warlng system.

The sewer committee met In the
Mayors parlor yesterday afternoon, the
following members being present: Hon.
Bryan Calaghan, Mayor; Aldermen Bel
knap. Pauy, Corbett and Mcssrs. Groos,
Deyine and kampmann, together with
Mr.. Matlack, the city Engineer.
Mr.. Findlay, OF Manchester, England,
was introduced to the committee, who
exhibited drawings Of the dry closets
used in that city ard their method and
structure.
Mayor Callaghan stated to the commit
tee that the Council had refused to adopt
the recommendation Of tue committee
a. to using the river temporarily for
sewer purposes. lie then read the fol-
lowing communication from the city
Engineer
SAN ANTONIO, May II. lNSj.
rp fHc Honorable Mayor uud tummiiiu" on
the sewerage Proposition,
GENttENruV Since the last meeting
OF your honorable committee, ! have
heard such objections raised by citizens
as have lead me To believe that any pro-
position to construct sewers. having
open yenl..ators In the streets. would
meet with strong opposition.
At the risk Of appearing presumptu-
ous, have taken tile liberty Of address
ing this letter To you. bearing upon that
subject. with the Idea that 1t might as
sist in combating opponents, my state
mcnts being based upon what know TO
De the practice Of the highest authorities
boz sewer construction.
Means for iu,l and permanent ventila-
tiOn of sewers and house drains are re-
guircd TO prevent stagnatiOn or concen-
trntiuu Of sewer gases within sewers
and drains, and with numerous openings
from the sewers to the external air,
there will be increasing motion and in
terchange between the outer air and the
inner sewer air. which will cause and
maintain extreme dilution and disper-
zion of any sewer gas as soon AZ gener-
utCd.
10 has been found hy experiment that
iu unyputjlated sewers the gas conccn-
trate. and becomes deadly, while in
fully ventilated sewers the sewer air is
purcr than that Of some stables or Of
crowded public room.
The first admission Of pure mir serves
90 uvidi2e the impurities in sewer air
thereby neuira,ilinC It's foulness. ms well
%, diluting IT, should there be no such
openings, and the sewer air ia closely
confined, 10 must congregate in the more
elevated portions of the sewer system
and await lis first opportunity TO be
forced through the house traps. and into
,he dWci,iuE- by nu increase Of pressure
caused by elevation Of temperature or
sudden increase in volume OF sewage.
one Of the primary objects designed
90 De elected 10y the system Of water
carriage for sewerage Is to conduct all
waste water 20 AN outlet and beyond the
possibility of doing Injury before putre-
faction can takep place. Abundant means
of ventilation by Giiutiou and dispersion
Wii. do the rest and every trace Of faint
md danger will bee diS.ipatcd.
by preventing tine escape of sewer air.
thr very evil that should be obviated.
wi.. hr accomplished.