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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-25
The Treasury inquiry Commission.

WAsHIEdroS, April 24th.-The Treasurv
Inquiry Commission. of which Assistant
Secretary Fairchild is President, has virtu-
ally concluded its inspection Of the Inter
nal Revenue Bureau. The Commission
examined the Deputy Commissioners chief
clerk and chiefs Of all the divisions of the
Bureau, and the Secretary and accountant
Of the Commission arc now examining the
books and accounts Of the different diyi-
sions and making Il thorough investigation
Of the method Of doing business in the
Bureau. 1t IS expected that this portion of
the work will be completed in few days
The Commission will then be in possession
Of all the data necessary for the preparation
Of their report to the Secretary. The result
Of the work Of the Commission IL the In
ternat Revenue Bureau is awaited With
much interest, as it is supposed to give in
dication of the policy to be observed in the
reorganization OF tie other bureaus Of the
Treasury Department.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-25
HIS DAILY Walk.

NEW YORK, April 24th.-At 4:l5 o'clock
Grant took his daily walk 70 Madison
avenue, stopping several times to shake
hands with little children who passed
about him
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-25
CieVeland's Disregard of NuInarousiy-
signed Petitions.

WAsHISGroN, April 2ith.-The appoint
ment of Cornelius I. Schenck to be Ap-
praiser OF Customs at Portland, Oregon
to-day, is another instance of the disregard
OF the present Administration for numer-
ously-signed petitions presented by appli-
cants for office. Black, of Portland was
an applicant for the Office, and in addition
to several thousand names signed TO his
petition, he was backed by Senator Slater.
and had his name presented to the Presi-
dent by a delegation OF Oregon Democrats,
who CAME here with him for that purpose
Mr.. Schenck did not come to Washington,
but sent to the President with his appiica-
lion number of letters from prominent
merchants and business Aen indorsing
hln for tho place, and was given the ap-
Doinment
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-25
The Death Penalty.

DALLAS (Ark.>, April 24th-Columbus
l.. Motlett was hanged today for the muir
der Of Vim. W. Z. Hunt The execution
was public, and was witnessed by great
crowd.
TRINIDAD (Col.), April 24th.-The execu-
ton of Il. c. Hib5ard, for the murder OF
VIM. Knowles at Stonewall, in 1888, took
place here to-day. in the presence OF a large
crowd Of people. This is the first legal ex-
ccution that has ever taken place in this
county, though six men have suffered death
at different times in the last twelve years
at the hands OF mnbs
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-25

NEW YORK, April 2lth.-General Grant
was waketul until about o'clock, " hen he
fell asleep and slept until o'clock this
morning. Less than the usual amount OF
norpAa was administered during the
night Il is probable that the General and
family viii spend the month of july nj OF
near Saratoga, and the month OF August
vii! be passed in the Catskills.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-25
Indiana Democrats Making the Atlnos-
phore Blue.

AIsNI'sll's 9SbILIOtI-tts TffEIIlils tNs AtmOs-
phore Blue.
WASHINGTON, April 2ith.-The Indiana
Democrats are furious tonight The en-
tire delegation in Congress from that State
called il body upon the President to-day
TO urge the removal of the Internal Rev
eHuc Collectors in their State Individual
members Of the delegation have made fre-
quent visits TO the White House for the
same purpose, To-day they urged the dis
placement of the present incumbents by
Democrats with extraordinary vigor The
President listened 10 all they had to say,
but gave them no encouragement They
came away dissatisfied. and the atmosphere
in their vicinity has been of BLUSH hue
ever since.
CIeVeIand'S Disregard of Numerously-
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-25

New YORK., April 2ith.-Madame Ade-
ialde Patti made her final bow to New
! ork audience at the Academy of Music
! tonight in 4" Martha" The house was
| crowded with brilliant audience. and
great enthusiasm was manifested
| \ Weeks business Failures.
MN York, April 24th.-The business
failures in the United States during the last
seven days numbered 2i0, rs against 222
| last week
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-25
Stocks in New York.

NEW YoRK, April 24th.-Stocks were cx-
tremIy dull and featu-eIess. Prices showed
little change. The only feature was weak
ness in Oregon Transcontinental, which de-
cIined on the commencement of the suit
for $GOo0 by the Northern Pacific
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25
City Personals.

Mrs c. b. Lakin of Norfolk, ia visiting at
the Insane Hospital.
Mr.. William Drew, of Philadelphia, is in
the citv. visiting friends.
Miss Jennie Boulster has just returned home
from visit to friends in Thorndike.
Miss Gertrude Nichols, telephone operator
at Waterville, was in town yesterday.
Cashier John w. Fogler of the First Ma
tional Bank, is at Monhegan for few days.
Mrs. Ella Antisdale, who has been visiting
friends in the city, left this morning for the
West
Mr.. E. Boynton and son N. Boynton of
Haverhill. Mass, are in the city for few
days
Mr. Otis Wentworth of Boston, who has
been at Hotel North for several days, return
ed home, yesterday.
A. S. Whitney, Esq, prominent citizen
Of Gardner, Mass, is visiting friends in
Maine and is now the guest of e. M. Saw
telle of this city.
Mr.. Ernest Smith has decided to enter the
Unitarian ministry and will commence his
studies at Cambridge the coming fall. He is
graduate of Bowdoin, "a
]. A. Mcclellan, Mrs. A. P. Richards,
Master John Vanpelt, Miss Hattie Richards
Miss Nellie Richards, all of Bath, were regis
tered at the Cony House yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

rounds 10; 1--WE ehots fred in .dvanc,n, and a.. .,
ie Companies competing with more thaa
70 their score for each man in excess Of thrty.dve
Companies competing with less than thirty i've men,
MI have five points deducted for each man less than
!nir1y -nve-Not less than twenty 1--we men allowed
20 compete; highest Per cent to win; Cartridges U.
8; Cartridxe Company, Lowell. Mass; Prize, The
Lowell now held By Fronser GssrS: En-.
port.
H. COMPANY NOVELTY sKIRxIsH MArcH-Dis
target Of imitation men on foot and mounted; cam
TO nre whenever the targets appear to view Target
namoer OF hits TO win Prizes LIST. Picture Hattie of
Waterloo, value SIS 90; 3D. Cash, t0 90; Ties shot
Ill COMPANY TEAM MArcH-Five men; dis.
lance 200 yds.; rounds 1--WE; no sighting shots; am.
muniiion an highest score to vim rrise, Picture.
admiral Farragut's Naval Engagement value e25 co.
one for each Regiment. Frontier Guards will com.
pete With the Second Regiment, Battery with the
". REGINESTAL TEAM MATCH Team FIVE men:
rounds seven each distance; distance zo1 yds third
class target 400 Yd second class target sighting
at 40 yds, two sighting shots will alo wed al 500
yd-:, highest scores to win; Prize, Cash, 50O TO
DC 9ivid-d among the men on the winning team.
V. REGIMENTAL SKIEMIsH MArCH-Fifty men
from each Regiment; distance 100 10 400 yds un
Known; rounds -; position lying, sitting or kneel.
ing target second class, one shot on fired At each
hait the command will move at the sound OF the
baele, halt al the busle call advancing and retreat
ing hriog al each halt sufficient time will b. allowed
70 arrange 81 sht; Prize. kegimental Flag cost $75-
o., presented by L. S. Cartridge Company of Lowell
Mass, to become the property of the Company win.
ming il twice.
VI Gold Badge costing 1880. will be given
the competitor making the highest score in Com
pany Team Match.
VII. The Springfield B. L. Rife will be used in
all matches trigger pull not less than six pounds;
Cartridges, u. s. Cartridge Co., Lowell, Mass-ex.
capt in Company and Regimental team matches
Ties decided according TO rules governing rifle prac
tice, except As Otherwise stated. Any of these
matches NAV De cancelled changed by the Inspec.
tor OF Rif Practice if circumstances make II neces.
sary.
VIII. Commsn ders of Companies will be furnished
small parts of rifles needed, upon application to the
Quarterma ster General during he Encampment.
By order of the Commander in Chief.
s. j. GALLAGHER,
Adjutant General.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

The Augusta corps of the Salvation Army
will hold meetings at Msranacook next Fri
day, Saturday and Sunday, says the Portland
Advertiser. The Maine Central will run
special trains on the last day. The posters
announce that the following will be present ::
Captain Thatcher and his Hallelujah wife.
Valentine Holt, the saved drunkard, who has
served the devil 70 wears; Fred Riley, the
devil driver from Fall River; Lizzie Copp,
the Iisllelujah Lass, running over with Saliva
ton Mae Snow, the Baby Drummer; Jacob
Granger, the Young sampson; Charles Smith
the saved gambler; Whitney. the devil driver;
Sergeant Delano; Jacob Bickford, the con-
verted rumseller; Mrs. Whitney, the Blood
and Fire Lass, and host of other Blood and
Fire Soldiers who have been in Jail for serv-
ing the Lord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

yesterday, although not the opening day
was not an suspicious one for the soldier
boys encampment, heavy clouds hanging
Abort and light rain falling at intervals. tits
hoped, however, that there will be
change to-day, and bright, fair weather
usher in the advent of the troops Prep
arations are now practically COM
pieted. The tents are all up, the canvass for
the dining tents, Headquarters pavilion and
battery having been spread yesterday fore
noon. The Governor and his staff will 90
into camp Wednesday, and their tents we re
pitched yesterday afternoon, in the form of
parallelogrsm adjacent to and directly west
Of Gen. Browns Headquarters This is the
first time for many years that both the Gov
erner and his officers have entered camp
on the grounds, and for several musters past
the Governor has occupied one tent at Brigade
Headquarters
The crew Of men which have been en-
ployed on the grounds found an abundance of
work yesterday in making final preparations.
The targets for shooting are in place and the
trench excavated. The moving target consists
of wooden horse surmounted by a wooden
cavalryman and was manufactured bv J. w.
Jones.the cabinet-maker. tits on the grounds
ready for use. The wind-dial was erected yes
terday. suffers house, 20x25 was built be-
meath the maple trees, directly north of the
trotting track. The cook-house, after being
erected, was found to be too small, and was
enlarged IN the afternoon. Cooking sup
plies, wood and water have been purchased.
and yesterday brisk smoke was curling
from the furnace funnel
The grounds in the vicinity of the First
Regiments camp, are very rough and uneven
condition. which resulted from Barnum's
circus last summer, the movements of the
people and animals having marred the earth,
which had been made very soft by heavy
rains.
The first arrival of troops occurred yester-
day afternoon when the Frontier Guards
came in on the Flying Yankee at 4
o'clock. They mustered forty men and
presented fine appearance. They marched
directly to camp. The Biddeford company
came on this mornings Pullman. The First
Regiment will arrive in the city at 9ls to-
day by special train and the Second at 10. 20.
Brigade Quartermaster Dow, First Reei-
ment Quartermsster Perry and Second
Regiment Quartermaster Greedy arrived yes.
terday morning, while General Brown,
the remainder of his staff, and Major VIM.
M Graham of the 4th Artillery, the United
States officer detailed to inspect the troops,
came in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

A crew of workmen were handling their
picks in an active manner yesterday morning
stock of the new cotton mill. sections of
which have arrived. The dirt is carted off
and dumped back OF the factory. circular
stone wall from the outer edge of the wheel
pit to the river wall is in process of con-
struction. A Golfer dam has been built
around the outlet to the pit and pump 10
serted to remove the water so as to admit of
setting the water-wheel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

A semsphone has just been constructed at
the railroad south of the Rine's Hin crossing
A signal board painted red is placed on a
pole a few rods below the lowest switch
of the Maine Central yard, which can
be seen from a point opposite the
State House by engineers running trains
from the west. When the board is horizon
tai it is a signal for the train to halt; perpen-
dcular nothing Is indicated. A wire operat-
crossing. There are so many trains coming
and going here that it is often found necessary
TO stop some of them below the city, and this
appliance saves much running about with a
red flag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

Parents should zee that their children have
tickets for the matinee Thursday P. ". 1,
will be something they will all enjoy. Read
what Lincoln said of him.
II know something of this boy and
believe he is very brave. manly and worthy.
A. LINCOLN.
concur in the above.
60. C. ORD. MAJ. GENERAL.
The children from Hallowell and Gardiner
can get tickets at the ticket office Thursday
P. NJ. Altogether it will be rich treat for
young and old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

Each company has had large mess chest
made to take to muster.
The staff officers of the First Brigade took
tea in camp last night.
Major b. J. Hill of the First Regiment a.
rived in the city last evening.
The services of Mr.. John c. Jones of Port
land have been secured as bugler.
MIR. j. A. Fairbanks has been superintend-
ing the construction of the new targets.
j. NJ. Libby and Charles Savage will act
as police officers on State street the coming
week.
The guns of the battery came on the noon
freight, yesterday, four cars being required
to carry them.
No name has been selected for the camp
and it will be designated as the camp of the
First Brigade.
The Montgomery Guards have passed reso-
lutions of respect for their dead comrade
John F. Reagan.
Drum Major Bean arrived in the city yes
terday and will be prepared to WELD the
baton with his customary ability.
A telephone has been ordered for Brigade
Headquarters. but as no instrument could be
found in the city the order was counter
manded.
This is to be working encampment. The
order issued last evening increases the
amount of duty to be performed. Base ball
will be tabooed.
Col. Mitchell of the Second Regiment, has
designated Sergeant Malachi McAulife,
Company A, Crosby Guards of Hampden, as
the regimental color sergeant.
The streets were very lively yesterday and
bore evidence of the forthcoming encamp-
ment. A large amount of produce was
brought in. Many strangers are here.
A majority of the Frontier Guards amused
themselves in strolling down street last even
ing They got glimpse of the Salvation
Army. Many, however, never have seen the
blood and fire warriors before.
The champion gold badge presented by the
United States Cartridge Company of Lowell,
Mass, for the best score made in the matches
the window of J. A. Merrill & Co., jewellers,
Portland, yesterday.
Portland has the three youngest commits
stoned officers in the Maine Volunteer Militia.
They arc all Second Lieutenants of the three
Portland companies-J. L. Tyron of the
Blues. f. E. Philbrook of the Guards, and
George c. Barrows of the Infantry.
George A. Dow of Portland, formerly Sec
ond Lieutenant of the Portland Light In
fanrry, has been appointed to the non-com-
missioned staff of Col. John j. Lynch. Is
Commissary Sergeant, vice George c. Bar
rows, who has been elected Second Lieuten-
ant. Company A.
Hundreds of large, snowy loaves of bread
for the muster were TERED up on table at
Pratrs bakery yesterday. Below in the
basement were seventy pots of baked beans,
all prepared to satisfy the hunger of the
soldier boys. who are always partial to this
famous New England dish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

II you wish pleasure and amusement visit
Capital Rink this evening, where splendid
entertainment will be presented The
trick and fancy skating of Stone and Call
is always a treat, and Prof. Dunton performs
some wonderful feats on the bicycle. To cap
the climax there will be game of polo be-
tween the J. ID. Il. and Granite Ctys.
Extra music will be furnished by the Hallow-
ell Cornet Band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

A large humber of people have visited Fort
Popham during the last day or two to get a
look at the wreck of the schooner Maggie
Mcclellan. She lays on the beach Just below
the fort. She went ashore Saturday morning
and is q total loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

In the list Of railroad presidents from Maine
should be included the name of Colonel L.
p. Grant Of Atlanta, Ga, the able president
of the Atlanta & West Point railroad. He
was born in Frankfort now Winterport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25
The following order was issued last ey,

III. All trumpet signals will be fret sounded at
Bri sade Headquarters
The assembly OF trumpeters vii be sounded fe v
minutes before reveie, retreat, tattoo and will not
be repeated at regimeptal and battery neadQuarters
All other calls Will be repeated in the following
order Second Regiment, Battary. First Regiment.
pany in ranks. and Is usually sounded five minutes
after the termination Of reveille drill call and tat
too" see Tactics, par S35, to which special aten
ton OF commanding officer, Is called.
III. The commanding officers of each Regiment
and the Battery are severay charged, until further
ORDERS with the guard Of their own commands. They
will promptly motif, the General Commanding Of all
instructions given their camp guards that the in.
the performance OF their duties.
~. All officers will be required to remain within
the limits OF the Brigade camp unless especially
cused, and emil tied man Ill be permit ed to leave
commander. approved by the Colonel OF his kegi
ment.
V. Soldiers pass AZ required to wear the fatigue
uniform, and will depOrt themselves everywhere in
an orderly manner. Any man found outside the
limits OF the camp with the full dress coat will be
considered absent without leave and his pass de
cared forfeited Commanding officers will that
all applicants for passes notified of this provision
before the pass is Is ued.
vi. This Encampment Is not only for discipline
and practice, but especially for that instruction
which cannot be given at other times. The General
Commanding desires to impress upon all officers the
Importance OF utilizing every moment of these four
days in special instruction of officers, non commits.
stoned officers, and recruits who nave here their first
experience in military duty.
VII The old guard will only be excused from
morning drill.
VII. All company officers, unless detailed for
other duties. expressly excused. will drill with
their companies
BY COMMAND OF
HENRY NJ SPRAGUE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant General.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

The game of ball on the State grounds yes
terdsy after noon between the Augusta Reds
and Fairhelds WAS won by the Reds; score
80 to 10. The grass was so drenched and
earth 30 slippery that much difficulty was
experienced in playing and the game was
filed with errors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25
tHarrtfn.

In this city, Aug. ;, by Rev. c. F. Penney, j. E.
Densmore of HaIlowell to Miss Emma s. Peva Of
Augusta.
In Richmond. Aug. %. by Rev. W. C. Curtis, Mr..
Arthur ". Thomas Of Hallowell, to Miss Carrie
Odiorne of Richmond
In Newport, Aug 5fh. ". A. Mckinney of New.
port to N - Florence z. Grav Of Plymouth.
In ST George, Aug. 18th, William A. Ferguson to
Miss Cora A. Clark, both Of St. George.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

A small steamer belonging down river,
called the Buttercup, came up the river as
far as Gardiner, Sunday. She is little
beauty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25
Business Notices.

N-C. c. Willoughby has returned from
his vacation and his rooms are again omen.
Pictures, frames, artists materials &c. Fine
cabinet work designed, and manufactured to
order. Meonian Building, Water St.
aug25d2t"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

Miss II. f. Piper was engaged in removing
her stock of goods, and fixtures, to her new
store over James f. Fullers grocery stand
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

man inquired for dynamite combs" at
the Novelty store yesterday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

One Of the channel buoys below Richmond
is out Of place, and should be seen to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

1t is reported that the apple crop is looking
finely and will yield two-thirds Of last years
large crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

Locke and Farrell will play with the J. D.
Rs this evening; Hovey in the Granite CITY
goal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

Tiger Engine Co. No. 4. will give grand
Firemen's ball at Wilson Hall. Hallowell
Thursday. Berry's full band will furnish
music. Firemen are requested to appear in
uniform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

Ice shipping still continues brisk along the
river, although many Of the houses have been
emptied:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

The county commissioners meet again to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25

The celebrated "Pixie"sis the best five-cent
cigar in the market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25
{9ifn.

In Hallovell, Aug. %. Eben G. Dele, aged 70
years months; 81. Lyman 5. Barter. aged Is years
months.
In North Windsor, Aug. Ia. Anna 8. Juuis, daugh.
ter Of Mrs Maryland Joel Halowe. aged yrs, :
mos. days lOther papers please copy.l
In Brunswick, Aug. 10th, Mrs. Susan b. Randall.
aged "a years.
In Brunswick, Aug. 18th. Samuel h. Berry, aged
10 years.
In Gardiner. Aug. 18th. Bertha L. Wing, aged IS
years and 10 months.
In Dexter, Aug. 18th Lydia Kimbali, aged ~ Year,
months
In Ranger. Aug. 10Th, Mary Z. Cleaves Of Dexter.
aged % years.
In MAnson, Aug. 10th, Mrs. Lewis Swift.
In Cambridge. Aug. 18th, Mr.. solomon Cole. aged
IS years,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25
FINE JOB PRINTING.

The Job Printing ESTABLISHING Mt of the Keuuebec
Journ 81 lie always well prepared for doing the incest
work, as well as the more common branches. This
once employs competent printers, carries a large
styles Of type Wedding and visiting cards and enve
Hopes in stock; also varied assortment of dance
orders, programs. announcements, ETC., ETC. Orders
by mail will receive prompt and careful attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-25
State News.

STRUCK BIZ LIGHTSING-A SEVERE FALL
JUNPEp FROM THIRD STORY WINDOW
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.