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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-27
GARDINER.

some 80 members of Dirigo Lodge, A. o.
U. W. of Augusta, visited their Gardiner
brethren. Monday night A sood tim. !. "a
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excellent oyster supper was served
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THE SAMOAN ISLANDS.
A Story of Germany's PerfOrmances-A
Petition for the Removal Ofthe United
States Consul.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 26.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. &c.
A petition signed by the most prominent
American residents of Apia, Samoa, has been
forwarded to the secretary of state, asking
for the removal of United States Consul
Greenbaum, whom it charges with general
unfitHess.
Capt w. b. Churchward, late British con-
sui at Samoa who left San Francisco yester-
day on his way to London, said in explana-
ton of the recent Samoan difficulty with the
Germans, that Mulin Point, in the city of
Apia, the seat of the Samoan government
came many years ago into the hands of Mr.
Weber, former consul and head of lead
ing firm at Samoa. Notice was given the
government to move, and although Mr.. Web
er was offered previously an agreed price for
the land, he refused to accept it and the Sa-
moan King was compelled to remove his res
idence to another part of Apa. Weber's
action was supported by the German consul
Steubel. The King hoisted the Samoan flag
over the part of the city to which he had re-
moved, but subsequently, owing to an alleged
insult to the German government by the Sa-
means, Consul Steube forbade the King to
display his flag anywhere without the muni-
cipality of Apia.
The consul went personally to the King and
commanded him to pull his flag down. This
went on board the German gunboat Alba
tross, which happened 10 be in the harbor,
and brought party of armed sailors ashore,
and forcibly and against the protests of the
United States and British consuls, pulled the
flag down Capt Churchward concluded by
stating that two Samoans, high chiefs, went
to New leland to claim sympathy in their
| trouble, and from their story the reports of
Germany's annexation of Samoa probably
arose.
Capt. Churchward's mission to London is
to lay his dispatches relative to the recent
disturbance caused on the Samoan islands by
Germany before the British foreign office.
The vessel bearing the German dispatches
regarding the affair failed to connect at Hon
olulu with the steamer which brought Capt.
Churchward to San Francisco, and those dis.
patches will consequently be some later in
reaching Berlin.
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FOR BRIBERY.
The Case of Gen. Alexander Shaler Con
tinued.

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.
The trial of Gen. Alexander Shaler fol-
bribery was continued today. Monmouth b
Wilson was again on the staad, The testi
mony the witness gave before the Gibbs Sen
ate committee was read TO him and he was
asked whether it was true of false. He re-
replied that it was false, and that he had lied
before the committee. The witness was
asked why on Sept. 30th he testified one way
in regard to his dealings with Shaler, and on
Nov 25th eirectly opposite, and replied
Gen. Shaler and were friends, and | de-
sired TO do all l could to shield him. 1t was
not until the State prison stsred me in the
face that testified against him.
Ex-Mayor Edison, the next witness. identi-
fed the minutes and records of the armory
committee of which he had been q member.
When cross examined. ex-Mayor Edison
said the Madison Avenue property was in
spected by himself and his associates on sew
eral occasions. His reasons for selecting
that locality were because it was on high
ground and was owned by one person, and
could therefore be obtained at more reaso-
nable sum- Mr.. Edison testified that Gen.
Shaler never seemed to be ESPECIALLY anxious
to have the board purchase that site. He
had simply expressed his opinion in refer
ence to it, and that was all.
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PREPARING FOR WAR.
Greece and England Resorting to Arms
to Settle Their Dispute.

LONDON, Jan. 26.
The British Mediterranean fleet, under
Admiral Lord Jno. Hay has been ordered to
Pareaus, the port of Athens.
ATHENS, Jan 26.
The Greek fleet has departed from Pa
reaus to avoid being blockaded by the British
fleet, The Greek fleet comprises SO ships,
including two ironclads and six gunboats.
Seven Turkish ironclads are coming in the
vicinity of Prevesa, Epirus, on the north side
of the entrance to the Gulf of Arta.
Noon-The cabinet and council, with the
King presiding, is now in session discussing
the political situation. New regiments are
being rapidly formed for active service.
LONDON. Jan. &c.
Greece has replied to .he second note from
the powers, refusing to disarm the British
ambassador at Constantinople. She has no
tilted the Porte of England's action in regard
to Greece
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COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET
To the PrOprietors OF the Revere House
by its Patrons.

BOsToN, Jan. 26,
The Revere House of this cry was the
scene of mirth, music and eloquence tonight
only equalled thus Ear this season BY the re-
cent merchants dinner at which Senator
Evarts and other distinguished public men
were present, The banquet this evening was
given by the patrons of the Revere House
complimentary to the proprietors in token of
their appreciation RI the extensive and ex-
pensive improvements during the past six
months. Mayor O'Brien presided and felci-
tious speeches were made by Col. c. w.
Wilder, Mayor Hugh O'Bren. F.. w. Lin
coin, Rev. VIM. I'll. Rider, Geo A. Keeler,
John c. Wyman. Hon. Leopold Morse, John
G. Paige and Col. Charles II. Taylor. Messrs.
keeler and Paige struck the key note in say
ing that the present proprietors of the Revere
House aimed not only to furnish the most
fashionable hotel in Boston, but also en-
deavored to cater to the wants of that prodi-
gious proportion of the American people, the
travelling public, in manner which would
ensure them constant patronage. Considered
simply AS business mems banquet, it was a
decided success. and when considered in the
light of a compliment to the proprietors ofthe
Revere House, it certainly outranks in many
degrees all previous affairs at the hub in
in the annals of hotel keeping.
Messrs. John +. Morrow & Co, Gerry
Brown and Robert C. Amos, the wide awake
proprietors of this popular house can con-
gratulate themselves that their success in
placing the Revere House far ahead of anv
hotel in Boston. in every particular, has not
been unnoticed or unappreciated. The i'm
provements referred 10 are of too general a
character to be described in this dispatch 1t
is suffice to say that the interior is nearly all
new and that mahogany, marble and other
rich woods and stone have been freely used.
and that the house in which Paran Stevens
made his fame and fortune, has assuredly
taken fresh start, and backed by the wis
dom of its present proprietors and the friend
ship of such representative body of Bos-
tons best business men, as gave it a send of
tonight, there is no question of continuance
of its prosperity for many years to come.
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MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION
In the Victoria Railway station, London,
LONDON, Jan. 2

LONDON, Jan. 2G.
The dynamite scare was revived here today
by a terrific explosion at the Victoria Railway
station which partially demolished the build
ing. No one is reported to have been in
jured. The cause of the explosion is mys-
sery.
Sir Henry Hawkins. Judge of the High
Court of Justice, Queens bench division
had left Norwich on a train starting from
another depot few minutes before the ex-
plOsion and it is believed by many that the
explosion was the work of enemies of his
who wished to injure him, and who had
made mistake in regard to the station at
which he would leave town.
Justice Hawkins sentenced dynamiters
Cunningham and Burton to penal servitude
for lite May 1st, 1885.
The explosion in the Victoria Railway sta
ton is now believed to have been caused by
gas.
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new YORK Produce Market.

NEW YORK. Jan. 20,
FLouB-Recepts, 1880, exports, 14ss; sales, H.
200, No. e 2 is a 90, fancy white Western, extra
8 30 a 90; common to good. l5a3 60; good to
choice, 3 60 rs; City mill extra, 20 n 4 q5 f;
superfne, 275 a 20; ST. Louis extra, 8 10 8 - ;
winter wheat extra, 3l5 $50; Minnesota extra,
Is a s so.
WHEAT - Receipts. $780, exports. i59, ,s99; sales
3S 900; No. red, sGl No. 2 red, gls; elevator
No: Red State. e5l; No l White state. s4l.
RYE-quet.
BARLEY-aasier.
CORN Receipts 1900 bushels exports, iO5 692; (;
saes eco; spot No 3. ~. No 2, 52
OArs-Receipts, 1880; sales, 50. 900; No g. 3S;;
do White 39i; No 2. 37i 37l; do White, 39i a 10;
No 81; do White, IS. Mixed Western, IS a 80;
White do, 80 a -; White State, 4l a 49,
SUGAR-Cut loaf and crushed 7s7I; granulated,
81; white extra G. 81 81; yellow, 4la5; mould.
g.
PErRoLEUM-United, 91a bid.
1ALLOw-easier.
BEEF-steady
PoRK-M spot, 10 37l a 10 60; clear back,
10 90.
LARD-refned, o 20
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OHIO'S DFrDLOCK,
Talk OF a Comprors Between the ri.
val Branches coi e senate.

CoLpTI Fe o., Jan. 26.
The situation of affaiy> zee Ohio Senate
was quiet Tuesday mt<pr. 5a Suggestions
looking to compromise have come from
both 'ides, but nothing definite has been done
nor has any mode Of procedure been agreed
upon. Neither party is willing to be known
as proposing compromise. The republi-
cans claim to be firm in their position. The
democratic Senate is credited with PROPOSE
ton that special committee be appointed,
equal in membership politically, for hear
ing on the contested cases. The republicans
say they will not entertain such proposition
even though it comes in regular form. The
republican senators met in caucus at 10
o'clock with the Lieutenant Governor in th G
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W ESTERN FLOODS.
The San Joaquan River in California
Gradually Rising.

STOCKTON. Gala, Jan, &c,
The San Joaquan river in California has
been gradually rising for the past week. Sun
day portion of this city, comprising about
one fifth of its area, was covered with water.
A tract comprising about 5000 acres of wheat
land was flooded by the giving way of the
flood gate. The damage is estimated at
about s75, 900. At Roberts Island, which is
protected by levees, the water rose nine feet
above the level of the land. The pressure Of
the water was too great for the strength of
the levee and break occurred through which
the water rushed, soon covering thirteen
thousand acres of land The damage here is
estimated At 3250,000. Further damage is
feared.
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Bangor Wholesale Market.

APPLES-Per barrel, 81 GOAL 30.
BEANS-Yellow Eye, W bushel, 81 35 al 40; Pea,
hand picked, v bushel, d 7ngl rs.
BU1TER-Choice new roll " u, Il a22c; good, 10
g20c; fair TO good, II aIsc.
CHEESE-Best factory.y v n. ilal2c; best dairy,
lla12c.
DRIED ArPLE-Choice strung, " n, 4s5c;
choice sliced, 5q6c.
EGGS-Per dozen, "a cents.
HAY-Best loose. v ton, $l3 o0g15 90; best bale,
$I4 O0g16 90.
OATS-Prime country, new, " bushel, 3Sg40c;
prime western new, 45a47c.
PEAS-Improved, v busheI, a. so; best Canada,
whole, 81 15al IS.
POTATOES-Best quality, v bushel, 40s45c.
PORK-Round hog, v n, 5gsc.
POULTRY-Chicken, b, 12gl5c; fowls, Sal2c;
Turkeys, 15917c.
ONIOSS-Per barrel, % O0a3 Is
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A GOLD CRAZE.
The Bonanza This Time is Honduras
A Dazzling Description of the Land in
the Dim Distance.

CHICAGO, Jan. e6.
local paper published, Tuesday morning,
the following article:
There has been a good deal of suppressed
excitement among mining men in Chicago
during the last few days over reports re-
ceived from the agent of syndicate OF
Americans searching for gold in Honduras
Some six months ago James Rector. Mr. Mil
iage, Col Pat Donsn, of Dakota, and three
other gentlemen from Indiana, made up a
pool and sent Rector and another man, an
old Californian prospector, TO Honduras to
examine and report q new placed gold field
which was alleged to have been found in the
the south eastern part of that little republic.
Ever since November there have been ru-
mors sfoat that the alleged discovery was
confirmed, and that it had proved to be a
most important one, bat the projectors of the
expedition at home would say nothing abou,
it. Now, however, the ban of silence is re-
moved, and with the arrival of full particu-
lars, both BY cable and mail, and also the
receipt of little bag of s22 assay dust, the
importance of the find is no lcnger concealed.
Already Milligan, of Fargo, Dak., has
gone to Honduras. Doaan will follow in a
few weeks and several parties of western
men who have been let into the secret are
making ready to set out for the new Ell Do
RADIO. Rector, who has been on the ground
since last summer, and who is known as a
prudent and cautious man, and one pos
sessed OF unusually hard sense, writes to
his friends here that the discovery is likely 10
prove as important one n. anv of the great
placer districts of California. The new field
lies in the eastern portion of the Republic of
Honduras, and about one hundred and fitty
miles from the Atlantic coast The plsc-
ers are in and adjacent to the headwsters of
the Guavope river, which is one of the tribu-
tary streams of the Rio Pa,uca. a region long
known for its mineral resources Rector
and his party have explored the stream and
its gravel bottom for nearly fftv miles and
have found scores of places where the gravel
yields from ten to eigntv cents to the pan.
They have begun regular mining however.
in a place where, after much toll. ihey sue.
ceeded in turning the river from its course
Here they dug down and found bed rock at
six feet depth, in state of CLAY. and the
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chair. All the republican senators but no
democrats were present. The session lasted
about an hour.
The republicans today appointed com.
mlttee to meet similar committee from the
democratic caucus, the object being to come
to some agreement regarding the rules for
the government of the Senate. The demo-
cratic caucus will name their members of the
committee at 10 o'clock in the morning and
meeting VIII then be held. Ii is expected
!hey VIII be ready to report by the time the
joint Senate meets, at y. NJ
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International Fish Difficulty.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Jan. 26
At meeting of the city council this even
ing resolutions were adopted protesting
against the appointment of an international
fisheries commission or any diplomatic ar
rangement or legislation which shall further
complicate the fishery question. Copies of
the resolutions will be forw warded to the Mas
sschusetts delegation in Congress, and the
latter are urged to oppose any legislation on
the subject.
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MAINE DISPATCHES.
PlLLSBURY AND CHASE.
senators Hale and Frye Appear Before
the Finance Committee to Oppose
Their Confirmation.

WASHINGTON, Jan. &c.
Senators Hale and Frye were before the
Senate finance committee today to oppose
the confirmation of Collector Pll.bury OF
Boston, and Collector Chase of Portland.
They laid before the committee the report
OF the committee of the Maine legislature
which investigated "the condition of the
election returns of Sept. Sth, 1879, and the
expenditure of public monies under the d.
rection OF Governor Garcelon," together with
the testimony taken during that investigation.
The nominations were not acted upon by the
finance committee.
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New DEVELOPMENTS.

CINCINNATI, o., Jan. 26.
Gen. Lew Wallace publishes card today
saying that the many kilograms published in
the Commercial Gszette's Washington cor
respondence are new TO him, and tend to
relieve Gen. Halleck from that part of his
opinion which makes him guilty of tressona-
BILE suppression of information. OF his deal
ings with President Lincoln and Gen. Grant,
he announces that he shall soon visit Wash
ington and make personal inspection of all
documents, and in the meantime he requests
a suspension of judgment in the matter.
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Sent to the PenItentIary.

PIrTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 26.
This afternoon Milton Weston, convicted
of being an accessory to the murder OF
Obadiah Haymaker, who was killed during
the Murraysville riots, was placed in the
custody of Sheriff Byorder by Judge Bailey
and will be taken to Riverside penitentiary
at once to undergo q sentence Of five years
imprisonment.
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There Are a Few Druggists

who care more to mai large profit on a worthless
article than to wait for the prosperity that ultimate
ly results from honest dealing. These the men
who, when asked for Benson's Capcine Plaster, will
recommend some cheap and trashy substitute or i'm
itation, saying 1t is ust good" Sometimes they
remark' allowing the customerto snnnose he has
Benson's. II the valueless plaster Is returned,
"Cheap John" will say he made mistake;-n not,
he has done good stroke Of business. The public
cautioned against John and all Of his ilk. Buy
Of respectable druggists only. The genuine Ben:
sons plaster has the Three Seals" trade mark and
the work "Capcine" cut In the centre.
doc10WSNlW
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Watertoyvn Cattle Market.
WATEgrows, Mass. Jan

WNTFHTVWNs MHB5,
BEEF CATTLE - Receipts SOL cattle market
unchanged; beef choice so 4 so; extra $50 AZ rs
first quality al z 90 AZ rs; second quality 90 q
o so; third at 90 a 4 so.
STORE CATrTE-workinR oxen per pair at l0Oa
1856, milch cows and calves at Is a4s farrow cows at
1890; fancy cows. 5Oeso; yearing loals; two years
Ha28, three years 2Ia4O;
SWINE Receipts 1859 Western fat, live, 4ia4l
Northern dressed hogs at 81.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-keceipts ,G22 heads.
Sales OF sheep in lots at 2 25a4 90 each
extra 90 a 80 or 2la5ic; spring lambs 4a6l; veal
calves 2la6l
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Guilty of Manslaughter.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Jan. 26.
The jury in the case of Henry w. Proffitt,
charged with the murder of his paramour,
Elizabeth II. Bent, in July last, on the sec
ond trial which closed this afternoon brought
in q verdict of guilty of manslaughter with
recommendation OF mercy. The sentence is
temporarily withheld.
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The FLOWER FAMILY FOR
MULA BOOK, an exceedingly val
liable publication just issued, con-
tains a large number of CHOICE
FORMULAS and RECIPES for
making various preparations for
the SKIN, HAIR, TEETH, and
GENERAL TOILET ARTICLES.
Also chapter on Home Treatment
Of Group with simple household
remedies. An article on cure of
Headache, containing q number Of
the finest formulas for the imme-
date relief and permanent cure
of this very general ailment.
Household remedies and how to
prepare them for cures of Sore
Throat, together with a vast
amount Of valuable information
for the family.
This useful work will be mailed
postpaid to any person sending
their name and address to
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?ood's SarsaparWo

''obines, in a manner peculiar TO Itself the
5, blood-purifying and strengthening rene
IS of The vegetable kingdom. You will find
$ wonderful remedy effective where other
'dicines have failed. Try it now. 1t will
'rTiy your blood, regulate the digestion,
IL give new life and vigor to the en.ue body
hood's sarsaparilla did me great good.
was tired out from oyerwork, and ii toned
!1e up" MRS. g. Z. SIMMONS, Cohoes, n Y.
'i suffered three years from blood poison.
! TOOK Hoods Sarsaparilla and think I arm
urea" Mrs. NJ J. DAVIS, Brockp0rt n Y
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BILLIARDS..
Jacob Schaefer Defeats Maurice viguaux
in the First Game of the International
Match.
NEW YoRK Ian of

NEW YORK, Jan. 26.
At Cosmopoiton Hall tonight was began
the international billiard match between Maui
rice Vignaux and Jacob Schaefer for stake
of $4,000, the game to be the l4-inch balk line
of 5000 points, 600 points to be played each
nights for five consecutive nights. The hall
was crowded when the lights were turned up
over the table Brunswick & Bake, 5xl0.
and umpire McCreery of St Louis announced
the terms of the match. Vignaux won the
lead and chose the spot ball. and made the
opening shot. He continued to count with
steady though not brilliant play till he made
u. Then Schaefer made III and Vignaux 4 ,
slipping up on an easy carom. Then Schaefer
manipulated the balls admirably and follow ed
them round the table, executing at intervals
his wonderful masse shots amidst the raptuous
applause of the audience until he footed up
100 points when the appreciation was tumult-
uous. By this time Schaefer had changed
his evening dress coat for a cardigan Jacket
but with easy Indifference Vignaux hung to
his swallow tail. At 100 points Schaefer
missed simple shot and sat down with a
total of 10. Vignaux made ) and Scheafer
81. Both players then made ducks eggs and
Vignaux removed his coat and played in his
shirt sleeves. He made only 3, but one of
them was an excellent draw shot. Then
Schaefer made run of 65 and the score
stood, Schaefer, 203 Vignaux, "a. In the
10th inning there was ripple of excitement
and dangerous glitter in the eyes of Wig
naux when after making points the scorer,
Bud Schofeld, called ''3," the balls being
in balk at the time Vignaux sat down and
appeared discouraged Up to this time the
luck of the game had been decidedly against
him. Then Shaefer made % and Vignaux
10. with beautiful masse shots. After the
10th inning the game was too one sided to be
very interesting. Schsefer ran out in the
26th inning. The score stood, Schaefer 600 !;
Vignaux, pa; winners average % 2-l6.
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Fire in South Paris.

SoUTH PARIS, Jan. 26.
The buildings on the Paris town farm with
the exception of the barn were totally con-
sumed by fire Monday afternoon. Insured
for $500. Cause unknown
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Annual Dinner of the Cumberland Bar

PORTLAND, Jan. 90.
The annual dinner of the Cumberland bar
was held tonight at the Preble House. Sew
all c. Strout was elected president for the
coming year, Hon. w. l.. Putnam vice pres
ident, and F. C. Payson secretary. No
speeches were made, but the evening was
spent socially.
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The Boycott Removed.

LEWISTON, Jan. 2G.
At special meeting of the Knights of
Labor at Lewiston, on Monday evening, the
boycott placed upon II. l.. Pratt, agent of the
Bates mill, was removed,
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Liquor Licenses Refused.
GLOUCESTER, Mass.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Jan. 26.
At meeting of the city government the
motion to grant liquor licenses from Feb.
lst to May LIST was lost, and exciting pro-
hibition times are looked for in the near
future.
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Oath of Office Administered.

DUBLIN, Jan. 26.
w. Fl. Smith took the oath of office as
chief secretary for ireland, today, and imme-
diately afterwards started for London.