Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.)
February 13, 1885

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Constipation, IndlgnUj". *#»r Heartburn, l iver C»-p..*« wlll usually follows Intoxication or lmmoiHrs^—.jj---^ Any one wishing to test the cfljcacf Wr —i|| send a can obtain a "trial package" gratis. »'e' w‘““cent package to any address upon receipt of l>ostage stamp. T SHOW H^^PTOTitlenoo. B. BY TELEBRAPH~ H FA'I HKR HKI'iirt. Indications for the -44 „oursi. r.® ^'yar Department, j Office of the Chief Signal Officer l Washington, 1). C., Feb. 13.-1 A. M.} For New England and Middle States generally fair weather; south to west winds; slightly colder. *5Ai\K lUNPlTtHKN. v the police throughout the city. The build ings are, (at 11 o’clock), still burning and other departments are in great danger. Eighteen raving maniacs were burned to death in the insane department of the Black lev alms house on the west side of Sehuyl- kill river, tonight, in the conflagration, which needed nothing to make it the mo«t horrible disaster of the kind that has ever occurred in this city. The tire originated in the wing ot an old building ot the insane department, di rectly east of the main building. This w ing is 115 feet in front and (10 feet in depth. It is connected on the south w itli the main build ing of the old strecture of the insane depart ment, which runs south 400 feet, to a siiuiiar wing in which the disaster occurred. In this j northern building, where the fire broke out, were 90 separate cells for violent patients; 20 on each floor In addition to this was a large room on each of th three floors, in which, cots for 12 men were placed, allot' which were occupied when the fire broke out. On the second floor, op posite the central row of separate cells, on the north side of the corridor, was the dry room, heated by steam. This room, which was about 10 teet square, was dir ctly along side the middle stairway, leading to the floors above and below. Here the flames originat ed but from what cause is not known. At the time there were patients in each ot the 20 cells on each ot the three floors, 10 in the large room on the first floor, and 12 in each of the large rooms on the second and third floors. From all accounts to be obtained it appears pretty certain that the first alarm was given by an insane patient on the first floor of the I main building. This man, Joseph Nadine, occupied a room adjoining the stairway anti drying room, with about twenty other quiet patients. When about 10 minutes to 8 o’clock, lie saw smoke issuing from above the door which led into the wings in which the cells wtre situated lie promptly gave the alarm by shouting “fire.” Joseph Shroeder, an attendant ol the ground floor, who was in the room di rectly opposite the one from which Nadine had given the alarm, says As soon as 1 heard Nadine cry I rushed to the foot of the stairwav ami after a short at tempt to check the fire, at once set to work to get out the patints. First I unlocked the i door of thejroom in which Nadine and his companions were. They ran out at once. By this time the flames were gathering in fury and a dense volume of smoke was a sending into the upper stories. I succeeded in unlocking the doors of all the cells on the first floor, although with difficulty, and su* yard tor the flames were getting so tierce that it was almost impossible to breathe in the now fiercely burning building, l he smoke in the upper stories was so thick that breathing was impossible. While I was getting the men out below an attendant. Wm. Strain, was doing tlu* same for the inmates on the second floor. I met Hanna, the night watchman, who was also helping, ami we went up to the third story, hut were driven hack by the flames, which had forced th» ir way through the stairway and were creeping along to the cells of the doomed in mates. We ran around to the other stairway near the new buildings on the west, and b_\ that time some firemen had arrived. All the j inmates had been gotten out of the second story, so that there remained about 28 in the third floor, 20 in the cells and eight in the large common room on the west end. The unfortunate occupants of the cells were being smothered to death by the smoke and perhaps blistered anti burned by the i flames. Their cries were heartrending; some of them cursed and swore, others laughed j hideously and others yelled with pain with such aw ful cries as would have appalled the hardest heart. The firemen, myself and a patient named Kaflerty crawled on our hands and knees to such of the men as we could reach ami dragged out 14, eight of them alive, four suffocated to death and two so horribly bruised they died before one could get them out of the building. We could not see any of the men in the cells, hut could hear horrible cries above the roaring of the flames While Shroeders was going through this terrible experience the llsmes were spreading to the main building of the de partment wing in which the victims were burned alive was wrapped in flames which were shooting many feet in the air and il luminating the city for many squares. The following are the names of the occu pants of the 19 cells in ward M.. near where the fire first started, all of whom are supposed to have been suffocated or burned to death, with the exception of three who were rescued by the firemen Frank I). Dechacon, das. McCay. John Lyden, Isaac O’Neil, John j Digger, Jas Bark, (.this man killed three of the inmates of the institution during the 22 j vears he was confined there; for 20 vears his hands were chained to his bodv) Thomas Busk, Michael Wrath, Robert Cunningham. j Chas. Nolenberger. Thos Jones. John Her riges (the man who was discovered in 1870 i in a shanty at the corner ot 4th and Sanbard streets, where he had been confined in chains bv his parents for 20 years); John Koehler, 1 Thos. Smith. Edward Murphy. Chas. O'Brien, j and 1’hilip Newburger The bodies of Dech acon. Wroth. Jones. Burk. Kohler. Herriges. j Lyden. Newburger and Nolenberger have been taken from the ruins and removed to i the dead-house bv midnight. When the firemen arrived the fire was en veloping about one third of the main build ing and was burning fiercely. Ladders were run up to the third story windows, and the j firemen attacked the iron grating of the cell* in which the maniacs were fastened, and suc ceeded in getting out four men alive. The loss of lite is 18. At one o'clock this morning the entire group of buildings making up the insane department were a roaring mass ot flames. The loss to property will amount to about 9150,00. Nine bodies were discovered. Only three of them had apparently died from burns received, the others evidently having been suffocated by I smoke. forty-eighth congress. Second Session. SEJIITE. Washisg.os, Feb. 12. The chair laid before the Senate the Hou«e concurrent report providing for a joint coui luittee of the members of the House and Senate to notify Cleveland and Hendrick? of their election; referred to the committee on privileges and elections. The Senate passed the original joint reso lution authorizing the President to return to the government of Great Britain the steamer Alert, with the thanks of the United States The resolution offered yesterday by Mr Ingalls relating to the electoral count, was referred without comrneut to the committee on privileges and elections. A resolution was adopted authorizing the president of tin? Senate to apimint a commit tee to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect on the 4th of March. Bv unanimous consent the bill to forfeit the Texas Pacific land grant w as restored to its place among the special orders. Mr. Wilson took the floor anil spoke at some length upon the bill on the quit titles of the l)es Moines river settlers. The chair announced the committee this morning authorized to be appointed to make arrangements for the inauguration, consisted ot Messrs. Sherman, Hawley and Hansom. At 1 o’clock the Des Moines river title bill was displaced by the bill repealing the pre emption and timber culture laws Mr. Vest felt warranted in declaring that there had been stupendous speculation in pub lic lands, on the part ut the men who hoped to come in and po>e as innocent “purchas ers” on the passage of a bill like tiiat now before the Senate. Mr Palnii-r said that be ha 1 no doubt spec ulators ami lumbermen invested in the lands, but those were not the men that he w as seek ing to relieve. The men he wanted to help poor farmers who had put their sweat and toil into their land-. Mr. Vest said that he could not vote for a bill that would include in it* measures of re lief, men who bad banded together ami massed their capital to buy public lands upon speculation. Titles of speculators a quired in contravention of the law ought not to be confirmed. Pending debate on the amendment offered by Mr. Morgan, a joint resolution was sub mitted by Mr. Van Wyck for reference to the committee on public lands, providing it shall be unlawful for any railroad company claim ing an interest in any grant of land in the United States to sell, or offer to sell, or mort gage or pledge any of such lands while a bill for the forfeiture of the same is pending in either House of Congress, or before a patent, in conformity with the law, shall have been issued for the same; and any person or per sons si lling or offering to sell or mortgage or pledge such lands, shall he guiltv of mis demeanor, and on conviction shall be fined in a sum not exceeding $1,(MR> or imprisonment not more than one year. The resolution was referred as suggested by Mr. Van Wyck The bill to repeal the preemption an I tim ber culture laws was then, on motion of Mr. Allison, temporarily laid aside ami the army appropriation bill taken up. The bill w as read by sections, and the Senate committee** amendments wen* adopted, and the bill was read three times and passed. The chair laid before the Senate the un finished business, it being the bill for the re peal of the preemption and timber culture laws. The amendments to the bill being com pleted it w as read the third time and passed. Y’eas, 20. nays, 20. Mr. Kdmunds voted with the democrats against the bill and Mr Brown with the re publicans for it. The chair then laid before the Senate the bill to forfeit the Texas Pacific land grant Mr. Blair attempted to bring up the anti foreign contract labor bill, but on learning this would displace the forfeiture bill Mr. Van Wyck declined to yield. On motion of Mr. Harrison the Senate at 5.20 went into executive session and five minutes later adjourned. HOUSE. In the opening prayer this morning, the chaplain of tlm House invoked divine protec tion upon him who had been elected Presi dent. and beseached God to direct him in the ways of wisdom. A resolution providing that on and after Monday next the House meet at 11 o’clock, was adopted. The Senate amendments to the consular and diplomatic appropriation bill, were non concured in. Alter the expiration of the hour allowed under special rule, Nathan F. Dixon of Rhode Island appeared at the bar of the House and took the oath of office as represent tive to succeed Jonathan Chase, resigned. Mr Tucker of Virginia, from the commit tee on judiciary, reported a hill providing for the payment of judgments rendered by the supreme court in the District of Columbia, in the case of Hallctt-Kilhourne against J. G. Thompson referred to a committee of the whole. A motion that at the close of today's pro ceedings the House shall take a recess until 10 o'clock tomorrow, was agreed to. The House at 1 50 went into committee of the whole on the post office bill. On motion of Mr. Hancock of Texas, the Senate amendments to the pension appropria tion hill were non-concurred in. The House proceeded to the consideration of business under special rules. After some debate the new legislation con cerning railroad mail com|>ensati in was stricken from the hill. Pending the debate on the amendment bv Mr. Horr of Michigan, that gentleman took occasion to sav that the President who had been elected for the next four years had not called upon him for advice as to his adminis tration or as to the composition of his cabi net. but if he was called upon he would be able to say to Cleveland that there was one man in the democratic party (referring to Mr. Morey of Mississippi) who understood this posto tfice business and had shown that fact in this debate. He (Mr. Horr) was glad to find one democrat who not only understood it. but who was willing to stand up and say so to the House. Mr. Bayne of Pennsylvania, arraigned the democrat* for deliberate attempts to force an extra session by proposing new legislation on appropriation bills, when the Senate had already given notice that it would strike it out. Why was it done? He could not see any other purpose than that the democratic members of the House should be here when the President took bis seat in order that they might make applications for office, and thus obviate the necessity of pilgrimage from their hornet. After further debate. Mr. Horr’s amend ment, which which wa* that the appropria tion for inland mail transportation be fixed at #14,010,000, and that #1,765,000 be appropri ated for the railway post office car terrice, wa* adopted. An amendment by Mr. Nichols of Georgia, appropriating #266,764 for necessary and special facilities on trunk lines, was adopted. Oq motion of Mr. Horr of Michigan, the apppropriation for the star route service was increased by $200,000, and the appropriation for railway post office clerks by $200,000. Mr. Townsbeod gave notice that on these three amendments he would demand a yea and nay vote iu the House. Mr. Townshend ottered an amendment pro viding that on ail publication* of second class w h« n sent by the publishers thereof, or from the office of publication to bs»na fide sub scribers, or from new* agencies to actual sub scribers, shall, after July 1. 18*3, be entitled to transmission through the mails at one cent a pound or fraction thereof agreed to Mr Long of Massachusetts ottered an amendment providing that any article or item ii» any newspoper or other publication may be marked tor observation without increase i of postage; agreed to. Pending further action the committee rose and at 3.50 the House took a recess until o’clock. There were not more than two dozen mem bers present when the House met at 8 o'clock and proceeded in a committee of the whole to j the turther consideration of the postoffice appropriation bill. Mr. Holman ot ludiana raised a point of order against the paragraph allowing addi tioual compensation tor the transportation of 1 ocean mail in American steamships. Mr. Kandall of Pennsylvania said that no man can truthfully say this provision did not greatly increase the expenditure of public money. Mr. Dinglev of Maine thought it made i little difference whether repealing portions of the shipping act were in force or not. be t;au»e the postmaster general was authorized to contract with the owners of American steamships to carry the mails with only lim itation, tor he shall not exceed sea and iu Und postage. The revenue from this postage I was *2.174,000. while the pending provision limited the expenditure to $600,000. He had no doubt that the provision w as dearly in l order. i Pending the decision the committee rose and the House took a recess until 10 o'clock i tomorrow. FOREIGN NEWS THE EGYPTIAN WAR. Ilattle in Which Gen. Earle was killed No Official Report ot Gen. Gor don’* Heath—Various Ru mors—An I in port ant Hornment His coveietf. London, Fob 12. Sir Samuel Baker writes that lie believes Khartoum had already failed when the battles of Abu Klea and Gakdul were fought, lie says that the treachery which caused the fall «»f the city originated among traders who. being absolutely ruined by England's policy of abandonment, wisely sought the Mahm's protection. Sir Samuel urges that the n* w expedition consist »>f 12,000 men ami that all converge at Berber, which would make a base that could he supplied fram Suakmi Continuing, he says “If the present imbecile government delays any longer, the splendid army in Soudan will he paralyzed bv hot weather. England should let the Italian® occupy Ka*sala relieving the present gallant garrison at that place and retaining the coun try from Massowah to the Atbara river." lie asks how long England will stand the present terrible misgovernment. The London Standard's correspondent de scribes the battle in which General Earle was killed on Tuesday. The enemy was in a strongly fortified posi tion near Berti The British force consisted of the Black Watch and South Stafford regi ment®, a squadron of llussir®, two guns of the Egyptian artillery, an Egyptian camel corps, ami a section ot the field ho®pital corps The troops at once set to work to form a zareha. In the meantime the enemy fired several shots from the high hills. Our pickets advanced and drove back the Arabs who hail descended the hills to make an attack. Night ensued ami the guards were posted. Everything passed quietly during the night. Tuesday morning the troops formed and advanced to the enemy’s position, marching in two paraih 1 columns. Two companies of the South Stafford regiment and two guns occupied the ground directly in front of the enemv to attract their attention. At eight o’clock our guns opened the attack and for some time a desultory fire w as maintained. In the meantime the main body of our troops was advancing steadily over the almost im practicable ground pushing the enemv before them and seizing each successive ridge by a short determined rush. I’he forward move ment was continued until the advanced troops reached the right rear of the enemy which rested on the river. This completed the movement whereby the rebels ware surround ed. The enemy’s position was a very strong one. it was on a .rocky broken ground and was strengthened by loop holed walls from which they maintained a heavy, well directed fire. After the British forces had succeeded in completely surrounding the enemy's posi tion, Gen. Earle commanded the Black Watch regiment to carry the enemy's works at the point of the bayonet. The regiment respond ed gallantly to this command The pipers struck up and with inspiring cheers the men moved forward with a steadiness and valor which the enemy was unable to withstand and w hich called forth expressions of admir ation from the lip® of General Earle. From loopholes in the enemy's works rifle puffs shot out continually, hut the Black Watch kept bravely advancing The men of Staf fordshire were not to be resisted and they finally drove the enemy from the hill. Thi® brought the battle of El Kihekan to a close. From fir«t to last it was gallantly contested. General Earle was killed while leading the charge Four other officers were killed and four wounded. Nine of the men were killed and fortv-two wounded. The enemy’s loss was considerable. The rebels consisted of Arab* of Monassir and Debatai tribes. With them were num bers of Dervishes from Berber. It is im possible to judge of the number of the enemy owing to their extended position and the rocky nature of the groun 1 T| corps of the rebels who were slain lie in heaps upon the ridges from which thev were driven by the British charge. The leader of the foe who was from Berber, together with several Emirs, was among the killed. The number of fugitives who escaped from the field was very small. Half a battalion of the Black Watch regiment will remain in occupation f the enemy’s position. The wounded have been brought into camp and everything pos sible. u der the circumstances, have been done for their comfort. The main body of tne force* advanced Wednesday »ome miles up the river. The guns spiked by Colonel Stewart when he vat forced to abandon the steamer Abbas were found buried at Berti. Lord Wolseley telegraphs again today from Korti to the government that no reliable par ticular* about the fate of Gen. Gordon have yet been received. He assures the ministry that the press report* which have been pub lished have been founded on rumors Lord Wolseley inform the government that the Mur dir of Doogola and all the native* *here persist in their belief that Khartoum has not vet fallen Col. Sir Charles Wilson, however. Lord \T olseley savs. is p >sitivc that there can be little or n.» doubt on this point. Lord W olseley himself hopes to receive in a tew days specific and reliable information from trusty spies, whom he despatched up the Nile for the purpose of ascertaining the exact tacts. These messengers are expected soon to reach Korti on their return. Korti. Feb 12 Capt. W. H. Gordon, of the Welsh fusil, lers, correspondent of the Manchester Guar dian. has been missing since January 26ih. L nhappily. Gen. Earle fell during the bat tle, as he was gallantly leading his troops to victory. Besides Gen. Farie. who was killed by a bullet from the enemy, was Lieut. Col Evre. The British slain numbered Lieut. Col. i Cavenev and nine men of the rank and file. Four officers and fort\ two men were wound ed. It i« reported that Gen. Graham in the war i council today, advocated an advance from I Suakirn, without waiting for the laying of a railway. Gen. Wolseley has sent orders to Col. Buller, commander at Guhat. to send a steamer up the Nile on a wconnoisatice tow ard Khartoum. Spies left Gakdul Monday, for Omduram. to ascertain the late of Gen. Gordon. A rumor comes to Col. Kedvers, from Kor ti, that the rebels have been attacked near Metemneh and that their position was car ried by assault. No official confirmation of the rumor has has been received A dispatch da’ed “In the field. Feb l^tli," states that tiOO Arabs w ere killed in Tuesday# tight Gen. Brackenhurg telegraphs, Feb. 11th. that a translation of an Arabian document w as found near a camp deserted by the reb els. It was found by a private soldier. It is from the Governor of Berber to his faithful followers nod begins as follows: “In ihr name of God," etc., and continues as follow*. concerning ttie capture of Khartoum: “K1 Ms lull prayed and blessed the troops, who then advanced against the fortifications They entered Khartoum in qnarter of an hour, killed traitor Gordon, ami captured bis steamers and boats. God has made hiu. glo rious Ungrateful! Thank and praise God for his unspeakable mercy,*’ etc. SPARKS. Oapts. Dick and ilarbottle, government inspectors of steamboats, have offered their services to the Knglish government in the Kgyptian campaign. They propose t»» raise a brigade of from 800 to 1000 men. The boiler in McDaniel Wright’s Amir mill at Franklin, Ind., exploded Thursday morning, killing .lames Hag)**, the engineer, and wrecking trie building. The employees had a narrow escape. Klijah Parker who murdered Lewis Fox and Rust Johnson who murdered John Wall in August were hanged in Little Km k Thursday On the scaffold Johnson declared he was innocent. The Missouri Pacific Railway bridge at Stnubert, tine hundred miles west of St. Louis, burned Wednesday night. Traffic is suspended, hut a temporary structure will soon he in position Thursday Are destroyed the entire west sid* of tin* public square in Princeton. Mo in cluding six brick and five frame structur*■». Loss JMHi. The Boston Ice Co a! WakcAeld, Mass., Thursday, AnislMd cutting their yearly sup ply of ice for Boston. They have housed about 70.000 tons. It in estimated that 12.V 000 tons have been cut on Lake (juanna poisett at Wakefield and Kll and Sp »t ponds in Melrose by different ice dealers during tin past two weeks, the ice being about II inches thick and very elaar. The Standard Fuel Co’s works in Plaisto* N li.. wen- burned Thursday afternoon. 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J. D. KOBBIWh, Manager. «»||I7<|I| rr 11 e GARDINER COLISEUM. The l.arg**4 and Heat Arranged Amu*ern*‘nt If all in the State. Elghted with Electric l.ighf, and Warm'd by the fditeat Improved Steam Heat ing I'roe*-an. Open Tor Skating every day and Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Kacept when occupied by other attract ion*, due notice of which will be given. September Prices; AFTERNOON—Admission IOc; Hkslm 4c. m EVENING Admission 14 cln.< Skate* IOc. Tied* good for lO and 94 Ad. adMioas at reduced rate*. Half fare on M. C. B. B. trom if Au gusta. Hsllowell, South Oardiner and Bichmond, every Wednes day and Saturday afternoon and evening. Ma«ic Wednesday and Saturday afternoon* by C0LI8EUM 0RCHE8TRA. Kreninf, by C0LI8EUM BAND. A. W. McCAUSLAND. Manager. sfua

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fatly §tnntbtt fawntal. Ansrasta, Friday Morning, Feb. 13 Committee Notices. Agriculture. The Committee on Agriculture wilt meet In Room No 18, on Tuesdays, at 3 o’clock P. M. E, E. PARKHITR8T, chairmen A G. WHITTIER, i' »a‘"nen. State Lands and State Roads. The Cmnmltte on State Lands and State Roads will meet at the Room of the State Land Agent, on Wednesdays, at 4 o'clock I'. M. PHILIP WILSON, chairmen. T. H. PH AIR, (Liiairmen. Mercantile Affairs and Insurance. The Committee on Mercantile Adairs and Insur anc«- will meet on Wednesdays of each week, at 3.30 P. M., in Senate Chamber. JOHN L. CUTLER, chairmen HIRAM H. FOGG, ^hammn. Wags and Bridges. The Committee on Ways ar.d bridge* will meet in Ron No. 1 on Wedne-dav-. at 2 o’clock I*. M. STEPHEN x.NYE, chairmen ISAAC E. MALLE IT, chairmen. Counties. Th* Committee on Counties will meet in the Sen ate Chamber on Tuesday- at 2 o'clock I*. M o. liUAGDON, Chairmen FRANKLIN ADAMS, i na,rmw,” are the words used by a ladv, who was at one time given up by tin* most eminent physi cians, and left to die. Reduced to a mere skeleton, pale and haggard, not able to leave her bed. from all those distressing diseases peculiar to suffering females, such as dis placement, leucorrhu»a, inflammation, etc., etc. She began taking Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,*’ ami also using the local treat ments recommended by him. and is now. she says, “as good as new." Price reduced to one dollar By druggists. feblgjTuF&wlw st pone. On motion of Mr. Dickey of Ft. Kent, the matter was laid on the table until after the morning hour. Bill an act to make valid the doings of the town of Scarboro in relation to the bridge of the Portland, Saco Portsmouth Railroad Co over Dunston river in said town, was recommitted to the Committee on Railroads in concurrence. A communication was received from the Secretary of State transmitting a list of the public acts approved hv the Governor. On motion ot Mr. Heath of Augusta, Ordered, that on and after Tuesday next, the Clerk of the House, under the direction of the Committee on business of the House, cause to be printed for distribution each morning, a calander of matters pending before the House. Mr. Hamilton from the Committee on Mer cantile Affairs and Insurance, reported ought to pass on bill an act providing for the taxa tion of Life Insurance Companies printed under rule. Mr Gopdwin from the Committee on State Lands and State Roads, on petition, reported resolve in favor of Hamlin Plantation; printed under rule Mr. Ricker from the Committee on Agri culture, reported bill an act to repeal secs. 5. -f. rred to the county dt li gations; the Senate now comes here with a new order covering the same object About everv delegation has had its committee meet ings and reported, and their reports are now before the House, and it seemed to him that the Senate should have learned wisdom in this matter before this late day. It is no ex cuse for them to say the committee would have been too large, for they could have fixed its numbers, and he believed the House should non-concur, or vote to indefinitely postpone, and under the circumstances, he would so vote. Mr. Mayo of Hampden, said that he tailed to agree with the gentleman from Ft. Kent. Mr Dickey,] for the reason that this matter of the salaries of county officials was getting to be a very important one. At the time the measure was first introduced there were but very few officials, from one county, or two possibly, who had asked for change of salary, and that was its condition when the matter went to the Senate. At that time the Senate had deemed it proper to let the county dele gations attend to such matters. Since that time officials from almost every county have come in here and asked ♦or restoration or in crease of salary, and he believed that a com mittee should he appointed, such as has been called for bv the Senate, to consider the ad visability of regulating such matters by a general law. Each committee or county delegation considered the question and reports for itself; they report differently, establishing different compensation for the same officials in the different counties. He could see no reason why tilt salary of one county official should diffir from that of another He thought it should all he regula ted by a general statute, and that a committee «ucli as proposed, should have control of the matter. Another reason why it should be taken from the county delegations is from the fact that county delegations are made up from men directly from the vicinity of the officers who desire to have their salaries changed, and however earnest delegates may he to deal justly it is the most natural thing in the world that they should be more or less influenced. While he believed every county official should have a proper salary, he be lieved it a duty to the State to see that its in erests nre protected. He believed that a small committee should be appointed,and the question taken from the county delegation. Mr Moore of Thoniaston said that he would like to ask the gentleman from Ham den [Mr. Mayo] if he would propose that the committee should reduce any salaries, if they were found to be unequal Mr. Mayo replied tint he should have no objection to the reduction of a salary, or an increase, if they were found to be unequal, but he should prefer a general statute to regulate such salaries. Mr. Moore of Thotnaston inquired whether it was proposed that this committee should be a general revisory committee to apply to all salaries, or a committee to attend to the applications which had already been entered, lie thought before the appointment of the committee, it should be understood what they were going to do, because at this time of the session, if it is proposed to revise all the salaries in the State, the committee would have quite a task before it. Mr. Alayo said that it was not his intention to convey the impression that the committee were to revise all of the salaries; he intend ed to refer particularly to those which had been mentioned, and had in mind more es- pecially those relating to the County Com missioners. He thought there was a move ment for an increase from every county, or nearly so, and that the question was one which should be passed upon bv a committee appointed by the Senate and House. Mr. Dunn of Amity said that what would be proper pay for County Commissioners in Cumberland county would not be proper pay for County Commissioners in Aroostook. In the latter county there is a larger territory, and the Commissioners are obliged to travel there with their own teams, while in the former county, they can travel largely bv rail. There ha 1 bpen a petition before his delegation [Aroostook] for increase of mileage, and the delegation had considered the pay sutfiei.-nt, and given the petitioners leave to withdraw, and for one he would say that he felt that like Jefferson Davis and the THE SENATE And House of Representatives ol Maine contain this year a large number of good liver, oca. seasoned food, taken by those who do not have abundant physical exerolse. is sure to 'hr£WI,J ki*M* Troubles. Dyspepsia or Indigestion has caused mans a legislator to neglect business and rh^lk* ixe Important Interests. II you hate that Sick Headache, Sickness of Stomach. Nans, a or SSf7 tering about the Heart, you may be sure you have Indigestion, and list. THE HOUSE Hold remedy throughout the State is Brown's kartaaarilla. If vou are Hilimi. i# Blues, you will find in Brows'. Naraaparilla a corrective which will tone up the Stem. hk*T' late the Bowels, assist Digestion, stimulate the action of the Diver, and excite to a heal! hv ,wIJt. organs oi the body. Hon. Win. A. Cromwell say* H lealihy action all tfcn Brown’s Sarsaparilla Cured him of Indigestion, tjen. M T. Donohue says the same. Hon J. I* Bass u cured ol Dyspepsia. Aud Hou. Ii. !i. Thomas, Treasurer I'enobscot Co., was cured of sev?' iVr"' Deputy slieriti Booth, I'enobscot Co., was cured of Biliousness And hundreds of tes'lmmilti un,tll>»ti'>n. in Maine pap. rs. showing wonderful cures ot Kidney, l.iver and Blood Diseases rown' J.*” for sale in every live town in the *r,,,*P*rilla U STATE OF MAINE, At $1.00 Per Bottle. ARA WARREN CO., PROPRIETORS, _BANGOR, MAINE. Southern Confederacy at one time, if they were left alone they could manage their own affairs. Mr. Hale of Portland said that he lioped the committee would be appointed. He was inclined to agree with what the gentleman from Hampden [Mr. Mavo] had said. This legislature has te en besought by men com ing from ditferent counties to have salaries restored Doubtless many of the petitions pre sented are founded in fact.and should have due attention, and the salaries should be restored, hut he understood ihe motive for the appoint ment ot this committee to lie that there should be a committee which should have a review of tiie matter and take ail these peti tions, ami consider ail the propositions presented ami make some recommendation to this legislature For his own part lie should feel that ilie committees of the House were greatly relieved hy the appointment of such a committee, but lie believed,with the gentle man from Thomaston, that it should lie un derstood what the committee was going to do before it was appointed. He hoped that a committee such as the order contemplated would he appointed. A vote was then taken on the pending mo tion to indefinitely postpone, hut as the result appeared to be in doubt, Mr. Heath of Augusta, called for the yeas aud nays. Mr Heath said that he desired to call at tention to the fact that the House had once voted in favor of just such a committee, and he could see no reason why it should change its decision once deliberately given. Mr. Sprague of Monson said that wise men sometimes changed their minds He believed the House was wrong when it first voted to appoint the committee; that the del egates from each county were better qualified to consider this question than anybody else Mr. Littlefield of Rockland said that he merely arose to make an inquiry. He would like to inquire how many delegations have already reported upon tins proposition. He knew his own had. If the object was to relieve one or two delegations he was in favor of an in definite postponement. He would ask how many committees had performed their work, and how much the order contemplated per forming ami doing. The chair replied that it had no greater knowledge than the gentleman from Rock land, [Mr. Littlefield] himself. Mr Cousens ot‘ Kennebunkport, hoped the whole matter would be indefinitely post poned. The yeas and nays were then taken and the motion to indefinitely postpone was sustained by a vote of 91 to 48, as follows: Yea—Messrs. Bailey, Bartlett of Montville, Bart lett of Stoneham, Barton of Naples, Barton of Wind sor, Beal, Bond, Bussey, Case, Cha'oner, Cobb, Coffin of Addison, Coffin of Lee, Cole of Brownfield, Cole of Elliot, Couser s, Cowperthwaitc, Cushman, Cvr. Davis, Dickey, Duncan, Dunhaiu, Dunn, Dyer of Baldwin, Edmunds, Elliot, Eugley, Freeman, Fri-bee, Furbush, Gagnon, Goodnow, Goodwin, Googins, Gush*1**, Ham, Havey, Herrick, Hobart, Holt, Houston, Howard, Hussey, Jones, Joy, Junk ins, Kaler, Kellock, Lancaster, I^wis of North Haven, I ewis ot Orono, Libby, Llnco n, I Jttletield, Mallett, Martel, McGIIllcuddy, Moore of Thomaston, Morrill, Nelson, Nutting, Packard, Palmer, Parsons, Pendleton. Perkins, Phair, Powers, HackliflT, Kicker, Kitchie, Bobbins, .Sawyer. Scribner, Searls, >mith, Spear, Sprague, vtevens, Sweet land, Thomas, Tink hnm. Tucker, Walker of Lewiston, Walker of Peru, Walton, Warren of Machiasport, Whitmursh. Wood bury, Wyman —VM NAY—Messrs. Adams, Andrews, Benjamin, B'ack well. Brown, Rurrill, Coan, Condos Cote, Cross, Fogg, Fos**. Genu, Gerrish, Gllb»*rt, Hale, Hatublet, Hamilton, Haney, Harding. Heath, Hiukiev, Hough ton. Kidder, Knowlton. Leavitt, Mason, Mattocks, Mayo. Moore of Gardiner, Noble, Oakes, Patten, Philbrook, Prescott, Kandall, Kodick, Sewall. Simp son, Staples, Stearns, Stillings, Thayer, Titcomb, Webb, W hite, Whittier, Woodman.—4H. On motion of Mr. Cross of Bridgton, Adjourned. Petitions. Bills, etc.. Presented and Re ferred. By Mr. Heath of Augusta—Bill an act to revive sec. 1 chap. 7 of the public laws of 1875 relative to the citizenship of persons connected with the Soldiers Home at Togus; which was referred to the Committee on Ju diciary, [incorrectly reported yesterday, as ‘*an act to revise,” etc.] Bv Mr. Oakes of Auburn—Remonstrances of Jeremiah Dingh y and 29 others, of Gran ville Blake and, 2fi others, of John Packard and 99 others, citizens of Auburn against j giving the Lewiston and Aubrn Hor«e Rail road Co., the right to operate their road bv I steam or electricity, which were referred to the Committee on Judiciary. By Mr Hale of Portland—Bill an act to prevent double taxation, which was referred to the Committee on Legal Affairs. By Mr Gagnon of Frenchville—Bill an act appropriating $350 to remove a certain ledge and build a bridge in Frenchville, which was referred to the Committee on State Lands and State Roads By Mr. Rackliff of Corinna—Petition of Janies H. Weymouth and 3f» others, for ad justment of railroad tarriff. which was re- 1 ferred to the Committee on Railroads. Tele- graphs and Expresses. Bv Mr. IK It of Benton—Petition of Aaron Learned and 39 others that the rates of freight on the Maine Central Railroad may be adjusted, which was referred to the Com mittee on Railroads. Telegraphs and Ex presses. Bv Mr. Palmer of Livermore—Remon strance ot S. Phillips and 34 others against further legislation in regard to throwing refuse matter into the Kennebec river, which was referred to the Committee on Interior Waters. By Mr Harnblet of Concord—Remon strance of John Carney and lfi others against legislation on throwing sawdust into the Kennebec river, which was referred to the Committee on Interior Waters, By Mr. Heath of Augusta—Bill an aet to cede to the United States certain lands in Augusta, which was referred to the Commit tee on Judiciary. By Mr. Powers of Houlton—Bill an act to incorporate the Bingham and Moose River Telegraph and Telephone Co., which was referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Cincinnati ladies have a rage for red gloves, and yet they catch cold; but they never fail to use I)r. Bull’s Cough Syrup and always secure an immediate cure. A Stich in time saves nine and a bottle of Togus Cough Mixture may save your life. 6f&wwtf -s Great Sale -OK FURNITURE mrnniiH, AT AUCTION PRICES FORK DAYS You can buy at most any price within reason and get goods lower than were ever 'sold in Augusta at private sale before, We need the room and 2 re determined to sell at some price, We have a good stock of Furniture, Mattresses, Bedding, Comfort ers, Spring Beds, Parlor, Chamber and Dining Room Sets, Pictures Frames, &c, All in want of goods pleaac call at WELLS' FURNITURE ROOMS, AUGUSTA, MAINXI. I Vbld I m --A.T- 1 Partridge’s Drug Store! BA It GAINS IN CHOICE TOILET 600DS —AHP— SO^IPS. The Largest and Best Five Cent Cake of Toilet Soap in the market. Also Colgate’s Celebrated Glycerine, Cashm r*‘ Bouquet, I'aosy, Honey, Oatmeal, Kid r Flower, White Kose, Itosadora. Seventh Kegiment, Co logne, &c. Fancy Hoaps. j We supply Colgate's goods in this line a! retuil or to the trade at lowest New York prices. PARTRIDGE BROS’. (Tinier (Iratitle llall rtr.Jii*., i,. sr*. FLORIDA ORANGES! That are Nice and Sweet. Also Messina Oranges. Lemons. Bananas. Persian anil Paul Oates. NUTS OF ALL KINDS, AND A mi isotsit or mm 49" Maryland and Kic«* Top Corn.^4 J. Finer Son Auerusta RELIABLE! Best St Louis Roller Patent Flour, $5 50 St Louis Full Patent Flour, 5 75 Washburne's Superlative, 6 25 Old Dutch Gov't Java Coffee I —ani>— when combined, Arabian Mocha Coffee, Make the* Finest Drink known to Connoisseur*. 131 Water St. S.P. Eaton. Crayon Artist and Photographer. (OVKK AM. KXPKKSR OPKK’K AUGUSTA). Photographing of all kinds djne in the highest style of the art. We make a specialty of life »i»e ORATOR PORTRAITS, The same being solid crayons, not solar print* touched up in crayon. _ All sittings made by the instantaneous process. 4f Pictures of children a specialty ON ANI) AFTKH NOVEMBER 12th, 1884, I WILL SELL Providence River Oysters $1.80 P«r *al., 88r q«-l BOc P» Norfolk Oysters 01, per gal.) BGe.qM 18' P1' Pine Point Clams 70 ete. per «al.| BO q‘ Kennedy’* Be*t Oy*ter Cracker* Ufc lb. I warraa my goods to be the best in the market. CHAS. JENKINS,

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foral and ftat* $rw$. Friday. Pebrnary 13, 1885 Prices of Daily Journal, Members of the Legislature and others will be sup. „li«J with the Dally Kennebec Journal at the fol lowing rates: -ingle copies, 1 cents. Ten 25 Twenty live or more, 2c.each. If extra copies are wanted ordprs should be given ehe day before, either to the Journal carrier at the state House, or sent to the Journal office. The Grand Lodge, “Knights of Honot” of Maine, will hold their annual meeting in Waldoboro, on Wednesday, February 18th, 1885. _ .1 >hn B. Norton of this city will press some t:,o tons of hay for Massachusetts and Rhode I,land markets. He will operate two presses and ship by rail. Mr II. G. Ellis of Fairfield, is canvassing Augusta for a book published by the Nation- j al Publishing Co. containing a full History of the Greelv Expedition. The ice nten have got a big job of planing on their hands. The recent rains flooded the ice fields and the result is nearly a foot 0f ,now ice to he removed. This will be verv expensive business and add largely to the cost of harvesting. Hon. James J. H.Gregory,the distinguished seed grower ami agricultural experimenter of Marblehead, Mass., addressed the Farmers' Institute at Adams Memorial Chapel. Vassal boro,' yesterday, on the important subject of ■Fertilizers" The Executive Council gave a hearing on tlie petition for a pardon of Elliot I- Walker, yesterday, in Portland jail for theft. The petition was laid on the table until next Thursday, awaiting the arrival of additional eviden;e. l iu net proe-eds of the recent Universalist fair, were 84115.55. The society extends a vote of thanks to Mr. A. Hrooks, also the gentlemen composing the quartette, and to all friends who so generously' aided in bringing about so successful a result. It Inis been finally decided that the Granite City shall again enter the Maine Polo League. Ties will lie good news to all admirers of polo in this section. The Citys are one of the smartest clubs in the ■state and they will do some brilliant work. Their chance is still good for the league pennant. There is to he a grand concert, skate and dance a: the Gardiner Coliseum to-night, the fine i’tttston hand of 22 pieces being in at tendance. The concert will last from 7.30 to s 50. the skating till 10.30 and after that the dance will take place. The hand will spare no pain* to make this entertainment interest ing anil enjoyable to all A crowd was present at the opening sale of seats for the “Dixies.” A large number of leading citizens have secured seats. Two messengers were present from the State House to obtain them for members of tJie legislature. Among those who secured seats for themselves and ladies, was Gov. Kobie, Hon Win. D Pennell, President of the Senate, and Speaker Hamlin of the House. Kennebec District Lodge, I. O. of G. T., will bold its next annual session and basket picnic w ith Waterville Lodge at Waterville, on Wednesday, Feb. 25th, commencing Ht lh 50, A. M. A reduction of fare on the Maine Yntral iiailruad may be expected. A eordi,*: invitation is extended to the officers ol tie Grand Lodge, and to all members of the r e r who may desire to attend. There arc n .w thirty-three subordinate lodges in this district and it is hoped each will he well represented at Waterville. If the weather should he very stormy on the day appointed, the meeting will be postponed one week. ’l l Mbany Kvening Journal of Feb. 7, said Hcfore another week has run its tour*' the ice houses along the Hudson river will i". full and enclosed, and the ice harvest of I >ssscompleted. The extreme cold weath er "t tin* past few weeks made ice of suffi t’iei't thickness to suit all classes of harvest ers From Troy south to the overslaugh, owirg i i the ‘break up,’ the ice taken is not as g as was desired, being cloudy in places. South of the overslaugh the crystal Mocks were of us good quality as ever cut. Sine- -:ie harvest set in the second time ther- -ms been no interruption, except by temt -rare delays caused by snow. It is es timate 1 that the harvest Has yielded nearly SJ.itOO.imo tons, which, together with the amount remaining from the harvest of a year ago wi! make a supply ample lor all wants next summer. The prospects are that there will fie hut few stacks erected, the yield having been so generous all along the river. With a supply of not less than 3.5!X),000 tons of i. e along the Hudson river alnne, the price it that commodity should be as low as last semen. Charles Morton is struggling desperately secure the idfice of post-master in this city Alter the sound snubbing lie got from the democratic State committee he now lias re course to another method, ami has taken measures to capture the signatures ot demo fats it, this city. The first of the week lie catted a meeting of his servants at the New Age office and instructed them in their duty. They were ordered to proceed in pairs in each ward, after the manner ot the animals entering the ark in diluvian times, and drum up a'l the signatures possible to a petition tor his appointment to the post-mastership. I he drummers commenced their work simultane ously one morning this week in each ward, and it an army of book agents had invaded the city the result could not have been much worse. Every democrat and many republi cans have been importuned for signatures. One of the most prominent democrats in the State and a member of the democratic State committee informs us that a remonstrance, generally signed by members of bis party, ill be sent to the Senate against Morton s Confirmation, if he should be appointed, hieh i* not a probable occurrence. Fire at Hlverslde. The meeting-house in this place was burn ed to the ground about 3 o'clock 1 hursday morning. There was nothing saved. The hearse house, and hearse were also burned. There was no insurance. There was a meet mg in the house the night before the fire. _ crrr rumcEt. theMfolSUV Turner’ C,ty Tre>’ur*r. ha. made ell [t 't*tement concerning the finan ce. of the city for the pre.ent year AitJ!rra>" siAj.s.anrt.iaiig Receipts. t-ash in Treasury. Mch. 15 imu State of Maine, $1,772 87 G. turner, tax coll., 1883 6.832 20 lufai' 7,301 8a Temporary loans. 81,100 Other sources, 25,000 »i0 1.646 25 *123,453 21 UISHCRSKMKNTS. On sect. On acct- City officers, 13*4. Contingent, Highway,. E. U. ’IS 15 SffiJ*! Interest, ,4.776 3! Support^ poor. I.gg S5S SS Sanford legacy, *?J 135 95 tXr&chool., *fl}2 gasKir- iSSj S‘plu™of"bridge, 1’WS0 County tax in fall, *20,763 91 7515,, City farm repairs, 7,ff5 5: I’ertnanc nt improvements. Heductien of city debt, 2 000 00 Tax deeds, V“ State pensions, State tax in lull, o x $100,013 93 Respectfully submitted, Uur Turxkr, Treas. Total disbursements ou account of l«j:i, fJ0,7r,» 93 I otal disbursement* on account of 1884, 100,013 93 disbursements, 129,773 86 Cash on hand, 35 i certify that the above report i* correct. K. B. Capss, Auditor. In the Kennebec Journal of Feb. 23, 1884, we published the following statement ot dis bursements for the then municipal year up to Feb. 1st 1881, taken at that time from the City Treasurer’s books, Mr. Turner being Treasurer then as now. The statement was made in answer to gross charges in the New Age against tile then city government. Kxpkxmtukks. Slate Tax, *.‘0,693 4H County Tax, 7,545 a .schools, '30,836 59 City Debt, 3,ooooo Interest, 15,05106 Discount on Tuxes, 6,231 76 Abatements, 4,79102 Sanford Legacy, 90 00 City Officers, 5,120 71 Support of Poor, 8,600 00 Fire Department, 3,*68 52 Priming, 59121 Contingent, 6,14180 Lighting Streets, 1,858 10 Snow bills, Police, 2,677 30 Highways, West District, 4,640 20 4‘ East 44 3,959 76 Permanent Improvements, 2,91185 Repair* CItv Farm, 800 00 Keunebec Bridge, Total, $119,299 48 In order to present a clear and complete exhibit of the financial statu* ot the city, the following sums for which no appropriation* were made by the city government, ana which should be credited to it must be taken into account: Abatements Edwards MTg Co., $4,000 00 Real Estate Gravel Bank 1,500 00 City Debt, 1,00*) 00 6,509 00 Appropria ion* mad**, 114,19*9 85 Total, 1-20,699 85 Deduct amount expenditures, 119,299 48 Balance, 1,4*0 *7 This shows the standing of the city on Feb. 1, 1884, according to the hooks of the Treasurer, whose ac counts have been examined and approved bv the City Auditor up to that date. There is not a scintilla of truth in the statements of the Age that the city lias beeu running in debt. There has been no large overdra ing ot appropriations. The city debt has noi been increased The finances have beeu prudent ly and carefully managed. The following from the annual report ot Guy Turner, City Treasurer, made in March, 1884, shows the receipts and expenditures of the treasury for the municipal year 188:1-4. Receipt*. Cash, treasurer, 1882. $10,713 lit State school fund and mill tax for 1883, 3,417 40 State of M »ine High School, '250 is) Collector Williluis school district, 1882, m 377 *8 1883, 789 72 Williams school district, tuition hills, 15 70 Refunded from District No. 19, 1 44 Transferred from Dis. 25, on account, Agent District No. 10, g Account of contingent, *4*' in 03 Highway, Western district, 35 Eastern Support of poor, jT* U. Temporary loan, “’SSS State pension* refunded, Account tax deeds, Cemetery lots sold. rj® 7, Cltv Clerk's licenses, J” Kent of armory, Knud and telegraph tax, Sundcneurary taxes collected, ot Green, 4 45 Tax deeds delivered, fash tax deed, 1879, Interest on taxes collected by treasurer, -8 Refunded from roll of accounts No. 5, _______ Total receipts, *‘3° DUburirmnUt, Paid State tax. 1883. County tax, 188:1, Acct. of schools. llighwavs, Kastern distnet. g i) u|| UK Permanent improvements, j Snow bills. Eastern dlstnct, I Reduction city debt, j Support of poor, 3,t6t #5 t loltee, 18,956 4# Interest, w, 1 Eire department, City officers' salaries, Contingent expenses. Printing, 2,648 90 Lighting street., V oo Sanford legacy, jo.000 oo I Temporary loans, w I state pension*, 0 Repairs city farm buildings, Kennebec bridge, Taxes 18>4 returned to treasurer as unpaid. 48- 37 applied to deeds on tile, ,2-. j Abatement by board of aldermen, __ Total disbursements, ('ash in treasury, »130,0 M S3 We give the figures above just as we find them We have no disposition unjustly to find fault with the present government. The old city government was shockingly misrep resented and lied about by the New Age. for what purpose everyone understands. But Mr. Guy Turner was Treasurer under the old"city government as he is under the new. and his figures, we have no doubt, are to he relied upon. Our citizens ran compare for I themselves. That the present government has been j obliged to pav bills incurred by the previous government, is correct of course, as it is un doubtedly a fact that there never was a city government which was not necessarily obliged to pay hills incurred by its immediate prede I cessor.and there never will be one which will not be under the necessity of doing likewise. f.et our citizens take a just and candid view of things as they exist: let us have (air play a,l around, and pav no attention to the egregious misrepresentations and lies which tUe New Age is publishing forbase purposes. Charles Staples, dr. of Portland, has been nominated by the Governor as inspector of j steamboats. CHARITY BALL. A Sueeewf .1 A«Wr_Tke Attendance Larne and Costumes Rich. Tne long heralded charity ball occurred in Granue Hall last evening, proving very suc cessful. Although the attendance was not as large as at the late reception, the hall was 'veil filled, some seventy-five couples par ticipating in the dancing. Many mem bers of the legislature were present. Hon. John L. Cutler. Bangor; Hon. J. H. Drum mond, Portland; Mr. Charles Fuller, Hai lowell, were noticed among the citizens from out of town The hall was very handsomely and tastily decorated. The stage front was faced with old gold drapery and bunting, while a multitude of tiny flags waved above. In the rear of the hall the word ••Charity’’ em blazoned on a background of red appeared. A maze of Japanese lanterns were hung about in available places. There were five booths beneath the galleries, constructed of bunting, and a variety of draperies, The decorating was superintended by the ladies and was creditable to them. Mias Stevens presided over the flower booth in the rear of the hall, with Miss Gregory as flower girl. The other booths, from which were served cake and coflee after ten o’clock, were severally presided over by Mrs. B. G. Davis, Mrs. Thomas Lambard, Mrs. Judge Hice and Mrs. General Connor. Mrs. Davis poured coffee from a brass cof fee urn over one hundred years of age. Dancing commenced at 9 o’clock continuing until a Late hour. J. Frank Pierce acted as floor director, with li. P. Milliken. L. C. Cornish, S. W. Wyman and F. W. Chase as aids. Pullen’s orchestra of seven pieces fur nished exceedingly fine music, which was appreciated bv all. The appearence front the galleries was very prettv. The costumes of the ladies were rick and costly, and it was one of the dressiest parties of the season. We give several, which were noticed. Miss May Rohie was richly attired in ereant Colored siik with a ba-que of brocaded satin; natural flowers. Miss Annie Childs, green silk with pom padour lace. Miss Patten, Bath, pink brocade satin. Miss Grace Huntley, nun’s vailing. Miss Grace Stevens, brocade white satin. Mrs. Geo. Additon w as attired in pink silk, handsomely trimmed with garnet velvet and white lace Mrs. Gould, brocaded blue satin and orien tal lace. Mrs. Bradstreet. Gardiner, overdress of black lace over black satin. Miss Holliston. pink satin witli gray overj dress. Mrs. Charles Partridge, black ottoman silk with ducliess lace; very handsome nat ural flowers. •Vltss Alice Raymond, Boston, white em broidered crape. Miss Klias Milliken, white nun’s veiling and lace. Miss Nichols. Winthrop, old gold brocade satin with black lace overdress. Miss Marion Bulan was very prettily dressed in pink mull and lace. Mrs J. II. Manlev, cordinal silk. Miss G. Goodwin wore a blue silk, trimmed with flowers and lace ill quite an' efteclive manner. WORK OF TilK COMMITTED. Judiciary. Voted ought to pass on a bill to revise the city charter of Rockland. A hearing was given on the hill to do away with coroners’ juries, and allowing coroners to have charge of cases without impanelling a jury. The petition for a charter for the Limerock Tran sit Co. of Portland, was considered. Judge Knight of Portland, addressed the committee «n the proposition to give sheriffs the power of p isting monitions in cases of liquor seizures. The petition for an amendment to the char ter of the Artesian Water Co. of Rockland, w as given a hearing. Judge liall of Rock land, speaking for the petitioners. A large number of witnesses were examined. At the close lion. A. P. Gould, who appeared for tlie remonstrants, made aa elaborate argu ment. Legal Affairs. Voted ought to pass on the toll to incorpo rate the Phillip* Village Corporation same on hill to incoperate the Blethen Water Co.: same on the hill to repeal the charter of the town of Kingsbury: same oil petition of the town of Lexington for relief of paupers; same on the bill which prohibits towns from elect ing collectors of ta: es a* selectmen until they have closed their accounts same to in corporate the Eastern Maine fair: same on the hill to change the time of holding court in Somerset county; same to legalize the lin ings of the pew owners of the I'nion Meeting House, Chesterville, Insane Hospital. The committee met a gain to give Mrs, Pennell a hearing, but she did not appear. Towns. Voted leave to withdraw- to set off the is land of Dantariscove from Boothbay and in corporate it as a plantation. County Attor ney Pierce of Rockland, appeared for the pe titioners. and the selectmen of Boothbay in opposition. Temperance. The committee at their meeting yesterday held an extended consultation and authorized a sub-committee to draw up a bill for legis lation. It will probably recommend that a dump and other appliances for liquor selling when found in a shop shall be put in as evi dence of liquor selling; that the penalties for liquor selling shall be increased, hut left discretionary with the court. No action will ho taken on Neal Dow's amendment, that I’nited States licenses shall be regarded as evidence of the sale of liquor. AgRICCLTI'RE. The petition asking that the name of Cum berland Farmers’ Club be changed to Cum berland County Centra! Agricultural Society was considered. Hon. J. 1’. Bass of Bangor, favored the resolve appropriating *1.000 an nually for the Eastern Maine State Fair, and a like sum for the Maine State Agricultural Society, to encourage the darving interests of the State. Secretary Gilbert also advo cated it. Voted ought to pass on the meas ure amending the Revise Statutes so as to prohibit the manufacture and sale of oleo margarine. The penalty for the first offense against the law is *100. and each subsequent offense. *200. 1stekior Waters. Voted ought to pass on act to amend the charter of the Cape Elizabeth Ferry Co.; leave to withdraw on the petition for an amendment to an act to incorporate the Ban gor Brewer Steam Ferry Co.; to report a hill in a new draft to prevent the throwing of slabs into the Medesunkeag stream and its tributaries. Fisheries ash Game. Voted leave to withdraw on the petition of Willis H. Rolfe to prohibit fishing for a term of years in Gray's Brook same on petition tor change of close time for black bass in Maranocook Pond. A bill in a new draft for the protection of lobster traps and lobsters from theft will be reported. A hearing was given on the petition for the repeal of the law protecting seal in Casco Btv Judge C. W. Goddard of Portland spoke for the remon strants and Fish Commissioner Stilwel! made remarks. Voted leave to withdraw Commerce. I Voted to report bill reducing the fees for I the inspection of steamers under three tons burden. Wats aid Bridges. The committee voted to reconsider its action referring the petition to hnild a bridge across the Ogunquit river at Wells, and assigned next Tuesday fora hearing: ought to pi«» on the petition of the Municipal officers of the city ot Belfast for an set extending at act to enable the city to build and maintain a free bridge. State News. Oxford. The Oxford county newsptpers have made a canvass ot public opinion in the county in regard to the question o( removing the conntv seat from Paris to Norway. The canvass show* that the weight of sentiment is against the removal at present, but there is a general impression that the change will come later. The cost of erecting suitable buildings at Norway is estimated at 840,000. The question of abolishing school districts and adopting the town system, in Andover, is being discussed and will probably be acted upon at the annual town meeting in March, says the Oxford Democrat. Waldo. Mr. W S. Kyle, commercial traveler of the firm of J. W. Perkins of Pori a id, s,early perilled la.'t Wednesday from exp -sure. 011 the road to Libeitv during the storm. His team got stuck in a drift and Mr Kyle be came exhausted and nearly unconscious, but making a final effort reached the house of a Mr. Moody, where he was kindlv cared for. The farmers’ institute announced to be held at Ritchie Grange Hall. Waldo, is post poned until Thursday, Feb. 19th. at the same hall and with the same programme. Burnham must be a lonesome sort of place. A correspondent of the Belfast Journal says there is but one newly married pair in town, (he 76 she 65) while there are sixty-five people living the life of single blessedness. There are 29 widows and 15 widowers. The others of both sexes are nearly, or have passed, the age of 30 years. York, Engineer Carl Beren of Portland, with six surveyors, has just completed a thorough survey of York harbor as to its desirability as a place of refuge for vessels. It is under stood that influential parties are in Washing ton to urge the committee on the river and harbor full to include an appropriation of 810,000 for commencing operations. The contemplated railroad to York beach has been located, and the papers relative thereto filed with the county commissioner*. As surveyed, the line will run from the East ern railroad at Butler’s crossing, pass over what is called the “middle route,” cross York river at Emerson’s pond, run close to Hotel Bartlett, and proceed to, and terminate at Union Bluff It is probable that the work of constructing the road will commence next fall. At Large. The following table gives the statistics of Maine fisheries in the different custom* dis tricts. The first column gives the number of vessels registered; the second, the tonnage of the same and the third, the estimated number of men employed in catching, can ning and shipping fish Bangor, 7 07.84 Bath, 15 218.43 60 Belfast. 33 1,608.77 Pastille, 60 2,540.34 650 Frenchman’s Bay, 65 1,786.86 475 Kennebunk, 10 356.04 100 Machias, 27 456.69 500 Pas-nimaquodriy 26 839.00 2,600 Portland and Falmouth, 14? 6,652.54 4,000 Saco. 5 44.50 20 YValdoboro, 151 3,774.32 760 Wiscassett, 72 2,265 02 800 York, 6 47.77 20 Totals. 6i7 20,788.02 0,875 The average wages per month, per man, is $31.25; total amount invested, $3,278,000; total estimated value of all products of fisher ies, $3,886,375. The Andruscoggm delegation will hold a meeting today to consider the advisability of taking measures to have the treasuer’s report of that county published. Cumberland county is the only one which does this at present. A pair of spectacles has been picked up at the State House, which the owner can have by applying at seat 12 in the House. Business llotlm. i»r. O. Fitzgerald. Who has made so many remarkable cures will again visit Augusta on Tuesday, Feb. 17th and can he consulted, tree of charge at the Cony House, on all diseases. Dr. Fitz gerald treats chronic diseases of every name and nature, and is acknowledged to be the most successful physician in difficult diseasts 1 in this country. Don’t fail to see his beauti ful four-in-hand advertising team which is the finest of its kind in the world; it will be on exhibition in the principal streets on the day of his arrival, Tuesday Feb 17th. Jf^^Chas. Jenkins.at bis fish market.south end of Water St. keeps constantly on hand all kinds of fresh, pickled, dry and canned fish, also Providence River oysters and Scarboro clams. His stock is not excelled in freshness and good quality, by any in the city. sept20dtf Loral iVotlrea. Members of the Uni verbalist society desirous of knowing the financial result of the late Fair ami Levee will please meet at the residence of Hon. P. O Vickery, on Wednesday evening next at 7.30 o’clock when the committee will make their report The committee feel sorrv that their report should have been delayed until after others had re ported for them, but as th *y were unable to give figures to any one, not knowing the re sult themselves, perhaps the official figures of the general committee may be of interest as showing how differently people guess at re sults. febl0t2t. J»^*Miss Blanch E. Rogers, teacher of music at the Hailowell Classical Academy Pupils received at any date, in Piano. Vocal Culture and Harmony. Classes of two or three at moderate prices. Arrangement* may be made with pupils in Augusta and Cardiner for lessons at their residences. An Answer Wanted. Can any one bring us a case of Kidney or Liver Complaint that Electric Bitters will not speedily cure? We say they can not. a* thousands of cases already permanently cured and who are daily recommending Electric Bitters, will prove Bright's Disease. Dia betes. Weak Back, or any urinary complaint quickly cured. They purify the blood, regu late tne bowels, and act directly on the dis eased parts. Every bottle guaranteed. For sale at 50c. a bottle by Devine Coughlin. dec27*Awtc For the Cure of Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis,Croup, Influ enza, .Csthma, Whooping Cough, In cipient Consumption and for the re liefofconsumptive persons in advan ced stages of the Disease. For Sale bv all Druggists.—Price, 25 Cents. POWDER Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. a marvel of parity strength, and wtiole*o:nene«s. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in com(>eti tion with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate powder*. old only in cans Koyal Baking Powder Co., 10« Wail street,X. Y. •eoUltftwly the ^Smm^SJANDARD imp SILK or the ■HHr WORLD I Full awortment of the above, as well as of the celebra ted LI'KKH A K.\ITTI.\olos and Duets, and their Educated Dog HI," intersp# rsed with Pure, Bright and Spark ling Dialogue. America’s Greatest Four-in-hand BEL.Ii RINGEHB. MR. W. EATON BROWN, Solo Pianist. Lute leader with llaverley’s Opera Company. MISS BERTIE WEBB, Of Portland, "The Wonderful Child Violinist." MISS BELLE BARTLETT, Of Portland, the Popular Soprano. MISS NELLIE FOOLER, Piano Accompanist. The whole occupying two hours and thirty min utes, and is above all strictly High Class. Admission 35 cents. Reserved Seats 50c. Sab* of seats will begin at 2 o'clock Thursday af ternoon, Feb. 12, at Hunt’s Music Store, Water St. feblldXt IF YOU It EYES blur5> Or Ache Reading Evenings, -J ry our Best-— CRYSTAL SPECTACLES OR EYE GLASsES. PARTRIDGE BROS., Druggists and Opticians. -The Celebrated Celluloid Kve-GlawMCH, Light st org and attractive. Ir Kimonl*. Parties, 9 H rI IInrnA a h.-:rorioe! On and after Feb. 1*. 1*M, ail person# desiring custom job work of any description, or wishing to purchase any lumber, wood, Ac., Ac., are respect fully requested to leavr their orders at the office of 1 S. S. Brook#, at hi# store, a« I shall bear no more *e #pon#ibilitie# nor accept any mare applications at shop for said jobs, except the signature of said Brook# accompanies them ISAAC M. TUCKER, Foreman of Kennebec F M'l'g Co. Feb. 12, ’45. febiJdlw At this season of the year it has been my custom to offer Special Bargains in Housekeeping Goods. I propose this season to outdo all former efforts. With this purpose in view. I made large purchases of goods a few weeks since in the New York and Boston Markets. Al though they have since advanced in price, I propose giving mv cus tomers the benefit of my purchases, and shall now offer them" some -THAT IT WILL BE Impossible to Duplicate a few weeks hence. As a SPECIAL BARGAIN, I shall offer THREE CASES OF LEWISTON TOILET QUILTS, At t-<* w, XT GUST A, ONE HUNDRED! BARRELS I Extra duality Spruce Bum at 30 cents a Barrel, may be found at DEVIM (IIK.HIIYS Bru* Store, Wat End Se&uebec Bridge, August! Jnnlft<14w1ro AUGUSTA BEEF CO., -MCCKKNOR* TO AUGUSTA REFRIGERATOR CO., Commission Merchants in SWIFT’S CHICA60 DRESSED BEEF, -A I .WO Packers and Wholesale Dealers in PORK, HAMS, SAUSAGE, FRESH PORK RIBS, POTATOES, ONIONS, EGGS, &c. We are always Prepared to Sell at Lowest Market Price for First Quality Goods. AUGUSTA BEEF CO. G. A. CONY. HORACE CONY. JAMES E. FILLER. E. W. SIMMONS. -JC8T RKChlVKU AT— S. ROWSE’S, —coifsisTiwo or Gold and Silver Watches, Ladies’ and Gents’Gold Chains, Lockets, Crosses,Charms, Neck Chains. Gold and Plated Seta. Rings, Studs, Sleeve Buttons, Shawl. Lace and Cuff Pina Gold anti Sliver Thimbles, Silver Plated Tea Seta, lee Pitchers, Goblets, Cake Baskets, Fruit Stands, Caps, Vases, and Spectacles of all Styles. LARGEST STOCK LOWEST PRICES 124 WATER ST.. AUGUSTA. HZ. 4««*ttl _ FtOWEftS For tbe Houec, **or a I*Artv, **or as W ccldlns, For auiy Oooawlon. Wr hare made irruientata with Mr. T. Home, At E.Rowse's Jewelry Store, Wbo will take orders, and make prices the same as ourselves. FUNERAL FLOWERS A SPECIALTY. I. E. HUTCHINSON k Go. Florists Ports!!, N. H

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Woman’s Suffering and Relief Those languid, tiresome sensations, causing you to feel scares!' abletobeoo your feet; that constant drain that is taking from your system all its lormer elasticity driving the bloom from your cheeks; that continual strain upon your vital forces, rendering you irritable and fretful, cun easily be removed by the use of that marvelous remedy, llop Bitters. Ir regularities and ob'trucl ions ol your system are re lieved at once, while 'lie special cause of periodical pain are permanently removed. None receive so much benefit, and none are so profoundly gra eful, and show such an Interest in recommending Hop Bitters as women. A Postal Card Story. I was affected with kidney and urinary Trouble— “For twelve years After trying all the doctors and patent medicines I could hear of, I used.two bottles of Hop “Bitters And I am perfectly cured. I keep it •‘All the time!" respectfully. B. F. Booth, Saulsb'try, Tenn.—May 4, 1883. Bradford, Pa., May 8, 1875. It has cured me of several diseases, sucli as ner vousness, sickness at the stomach monthly troubles, etc. I have not seen a sick day in a year, since I took Pop Bitters. All my neighbors use them. Mrs. Fannif. Grkkn. $3,000 Lost. “A tour to Kurope that cost me $3,000, done me “less good than one bottle of Hop Bitters; they also “cured my wife of fifteen years’ nervous weakness, “sleeplessness and dy spepsia.” R. M., Auburn, N'. So Bl.oominovii.lk, O., May I,'7*. sirs—I have been suffering ten years, and I tried your Hop Bitters, and it done me more good than all the doctors. Miss S. S. Boonk. Baby Saved. We are so thankful to say that our nursing baby was permanently cured of a dangerous anil protract* ed constipation and irregularity of the bowels by the use of Hop Bitters by Its mother, which at the same time restored her to perfect healtli and strength Ihe Parents, Rochester, N. Y. *#*None are genuine without a buncti of green Hops on the white label. Siiun alt the vile, poison ous stuff with “Hop’’ or “Hops” in their name. THIS IS THE GENUINE! BOLD ONLY IN BOTTLEH WITH BUFF WRAPPERS. BEE THAT STRIP OVER CORK IH UNBROKEN. Our trade-mark around every bottle. In sickness Every Drop Is Worth Its Weight In Gold! Hit- _— I Priec50Cenls. B i. a i y 'D directions J Ds^XTRACT P0,,QF It snhducs, and heals rt/J h'hiibi of Inflammation. ATAumi.c.iLis, DiAiiumrx. i:iieumat ism, NEUKALG1 I’H hiiv n» >ro cases tl nn r nvthin r i*vrr -:ti!' 1 1 >11*1 ITIIEHIA,SORE iiHOAT, ii:-1* pr'.mdiv. «1«■ I v i* dnrv-cerous. GHS, RUND. HI.I THING Ok 1 lllXG, LCEHS, OI.I) MAY WOUNDS. CUTISES i I: N -UJ’Y I i A( I i !.AKA HNWOHHIl AGES, IN’MALE M)EK( Jli’.AIdS’G. Used EXTERN XF.LY .X INTERNA!.! \\Y have ail aval s'- 0'*lmi f testimonials. S i fm* mir book (Mailed 1» it trill h 'l y> i all. o', it. irm a: i »i .man vi xk .i' r. .1 r irr the (rar:;! i! .I'rlcos60o$l,: 1.75 POND'S EXTRACT C?., 7G BthAve., New York. novlodeod&wlynr -We are now receiving the Latest and Most Desirable Pat terns of Stoves, Ranges, &c. We are now prepared to show the best line of Man tle*, Grate*, Polished Fender*, Fire Set*, Andiron*, &o., ever shown on the river, which We purchased direct from the Factory in New York Special attention will be paid to IN ALL BRANCHE8. .lobbingot all kind* promptly attended to. |Thunk* lul tor past favor*, we hope for continuance of same jn future. STATE AGENCY I or the New England Crape at l Lace ftehmahingCo Old Crape Lace*, lleruaniana Jrenadine*,however (oiled or faded, retinished, wa. ranted e^uai to new New Crape greatly I mproved. N H. White Lace*handsomely oleanaed at lowest price*. STEAM FEATHER BED REN0V/1ING Feather Beds,Pillows and curled hair cleansed by steam. The only way that moths and worms can be destroyed. It is absolutely unsafe to use beds and pillowsafter sickness or death until they have been thoroughly renovated bv steam at the Stum Dvs Souse Fancy Dyeing Establitat, n ftfcr 9t., Au gun! a ,Me., Established 1907 EMILE BARBIER A CO. Awarded First Premium at Maine State Fair Any kinds ot Dress Goods, in the nieces, or ma t nto garments, Ribbons, Fringes, Sacks, Velvet Slippers, Kids, Feathers, etc., dyed o* c!.no*',d, and finished equal to new. AlcO G»~:3 garments dyed, cleansed, repaired and pressed ready te wear. Carpets and Lace Cun tainscleansed. velvet trimmings of sleighs dyed and restored te their primitive color,without any ripping Goods received and returned promptly by express Send for olrcular price list. Prices reduoed. Orders solicited by mail, express or in any Agenoy. Bed* nailed! and delivered if desired. H. PENNIMAN, Agent for Winthrop. Miss L. GROVENOR, Agpnt Hallo well, Mrs. GOODWIN A COLE, Agt, Gardiner. maroteodfcwtf FINE ARTS! For the trade and private parties, WHITE GRANITE, handsome and without blemish. FiriKI.ii work warranted for all kind* ot Statuary, Portraits ot Men, Women or Children, Deooratlons, or any Plain Cemetery Work, Build ings, Bridges or Walls. &c.; and granite in the rough. For the above upply to •X. ARCHIE, HiillowcU, Mniuo. decldeodfim* ?ale$ and £Mcl«0. A FAIR FORTUNE HUNTER “Are you better today, Arthur? No; I see that the cough still hangs on.” It was a small, sky-lighted room in the upper story of the house—a room plainly furnished were it not for the glow and beauty of the various unframed oil paint ings hanging around the wall, betokening it at once to be an artist’s studio. An ease! stood in the middle of the room with a half-finished picture on the rests, and a portfolio of sketches occupied the table. Arthur Dorrilon lay on a sota before the fire, wrapped in a shabby dressing gown. He would have been handsome if the extreme pallor and pinched rigidity of his features had allowed. Blue-eyed, with dark-brown hair, and a wistful, sen sitive mouth, you could scarcely fait to see at the first glance that he was ill-fitted to cope with the rough realities of life. He should have been "born in the purple,” instead of which it was his destiny to struggle tor daily bread. His mother sat knitting by the window; a brisk little old woman, with silver hair parted under the whitest of muslin caps, and a complexion as fresh as a girl’s, in spite of the many fine-seamed wrinkles. But there was a singular lack of expres sion in the wide-open, azure eyes. Mrs. Dorrilon was stone blind. Aubrey Moore had come into the melan choly little room like a gleam of sunshine, with a stately presence and a cheery voice. He was one of those who carry with them a wondrous invisible magnet ism—and though the raven curls that overhung his brow were already threaded here and there with sorrow, he was darkly handsome as one of Byron’s heroes. “It has been a bad day with Arthur,” said the old lady, sighing. “This east wind seems to always aggravate his cough, and besides, he has a severe head ache.” “In other words,” said Aubrey, “he is a barometer who reflects the state of the weather.” “Does it still rain asked Dorrilon languidly. "Like a deluge—and the wind blows most dismally through all the deserted streets.” “The worse for me,” said the young artist, rising and preps,ring to change his shabby dressing gown for a still shabbier coat. “But you are not going out, Dorrilon “1 must. I give a lesson to Mrs. Sey mour at twelve, and it is half past eleven already." “Mrs. Seymour will not expect you in such weather as this.” “I beg your pardon Mrs. Seymour is the most exacting of all my pupils; a whimsical line lady, whose last freak is art, and were I to disappoint her in so much as a delay of five minutes, the up shot would be a polite dismissal.” “Then let her d'smis% you a woman lias no right to be quite as unreasonable as that.” Dorrilon shook his head with a smile and a sigh “That’s all very well, Aubrey Moore but I am a poor artist with an empty purse, and Mrs. Seymour’s dollar a lesson happens to be a triile with which I cannot well afford to dispense.” A paroxysm of coughing cut short his sentence here he sat down, pressing one wasted hand to his side. “lint, man, you will be committing sui cide Here I was to buy one of those pictures, whit’s your price? Mind, it’sto j be understood in the bargain that you stay i at home today. Mrs. Seymour or no Mrs. I Seymour.” “No. Aubrey.” said the young man, resolutely. “Your rooms are already overcrowded with my poor daubs, t can not let patronage degenerate into charity. As long as I can earn money, i will not accept alms.” i “Well, look here. Dorrilon, you will I admit that 1 am a tolerable amateur artist myself.” "So good a one that I cannot put any credence in your anxiety to possess more of my poor efforts.” “(live me that portfolio. I will go to Mrs. Seymour and give the lesson in your stead, today, while you remain by the fire and recruit.” Dorrilon hesitated, but a second fit of i coughing seemed to decide the matter. Moore took the portfolio from him with I gentle authority. “It's Mrs. Seymour of Gilliflower place, isn't it? I’ll make your excuses, old fel j low.” I And lie was gone before Arthur Dorri i Ion could better express his thanks or plead anv objection. i “That is just like Aubrey Moore,” said the old lady earnestly “lie has the kind est heart and the noblest impulses in the world. And now, Arthur, lie down again. Heaven knows you need the rest.” A bright fire of anthracite coal was burning in the polished grate in Mrs. Seymour’s "studio,” No. 1!) (iillitiower place. For Mrs. Seymour, apt to go off in unaccountable tangents was just now enthusiastically devoted to oil painting. “Such a divine art!” she sighed with a shake of her flaken curls. “When one thinks of Rembrandt and Rosa Bonheur, and all of them dear delightful creatures, one is actually inspired, as it were.” It was altogether a different apartment from Dorrilon’s. Curtains of crimson satin cast roseate shadows on white velvet carpet; tinted walls glowed with oil paintings and be came instinct with the marble life of dain ty statuttes—japonicas and tlame-hearted roses gleamed from costly painted vases, and inlaid tables groaned beneath their weight of expensive bijouterie. For Mrs. Seymour was rich and Mrs. Seymour didn’t fairly know what to do with her money. “Ill, is he Dear me, how unfortunate —and then, you see. such people haven’t any business to be ill. Oh—you are his substitute—very well, then, it don't mat ter so much.” Mrs. Seymour’s face brightened up from Its first aspect of cloud as Mr. Moore ceremoniously opened his japaned box and put down the portfolio. I am so anxious to finish that dear, delightful ‘Dying Brigand’ before my next reception night.” she lisped; “and Dr. Brayne says disappointments are very bad for try nerves. So we’ll begin, it you please, Mr—a—a—Morris.” Aubrey smiled within himself—it was just as well that the languid fine lady should forget his name. (To be continued.) t'nsollrlted Favor. “Permit me to add my unsolicited testimo nial to your list,” wriies Mr. E. C. Palmer, North Monroeville, Huron county, Ohio, “My little boy, two years old, fell from a step and struck his forehead. A large, black and blue bunch raised and swelled rapidly. We immediately applied St. Jacobs Oil and the swelling and discoloration disappeared. We would not be without it and have used it j often with like effect.” Important facts: That the greatest evils have often had their rise from causes which were deemed, originally, of too little importance to occasion solicitude; and that fatal re sults proceed from the neglect of trivial ailments. Philip G. Raymond, Duluth, Minn., writes: Ayer's Sarsaparilla cured me of Kidney Complaint, from which I had suffered for years.” The transmission of a message over a Telegraph wire is not a more positive proof of the electric current, than arc pimples and boils of the contamination of the blood by im pure matter. Albert H. Stoddard, 69 Rock st., Lowell, Mass., says: “For years my blood has been in a bad condition. The circulation was so feeble that I suffered greatly from numbness of the feet and legs; I was also afflicted with boils. After taking three bottles of Ayer's Sarsaparilla my blood circulates freely, and I have no boils or numbness.” Like an Electric shock, the pains of Rheumatism dart through the body. Rheumatism is a blood disease, and needs an alterative treatment. Charles Foster, 370 Atlantic ave., Boston, Mass., says: Two years ago l was pros trated by Rheumatism. 1 tried a variety of remedies, with little bcuctit, until I began using Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. This helped me, and, at the end of the fifth bottle, I was entirely cured.” Miss A. Atwood, 143 I st.. South Boston, Mass., says: 1 have been ill a long time, from poverty of the blood and abscesses. Discoveries are made by scientists, from time to time, which astonish the world, but there has been no discovery, in science or medicine, more impoitant than that of Ayer's Com pound Extract of Sarsaparilla, which has restored health and strength to thousands. Beuj. F. Tucker, Pensacola, Fla., writes: Ayer's Sarsaparilla cured me of Liver and Bilious troubles, when everything else failed.” The usefulness of the Telephone is enhanced by the fact that it can be used to order Ayer's Sarsaparilla from your druggist. Dr. John Hoffman, Morrisania, N. Y., writes: “In all diseases arising from an impure and vitiated condition of the blood, there is no relief so prompt and sure as that afforded by Ayer's Sarsapa rilla.” Dr. A. B. Roberson. Chapel llill, Nr. C.. writes: “I wish to express my appreciation of Ayer's Sarsaparilla. I have used it in my practice, in Scrofulous cases, with excellent results.” Lighting up the faces, aud relieving the sufferings of thousands, Ayer's Sarsaparilla has brought happiness to the homes of rich and poor alike. Mrs. Joseph Perreault, Little Can ada, Harris Block, Lowell, Mass., is a widow; the only support of three children. Several months ago she was suffering from general debility, and was compelled to give up work. Medical attendance failed to do any good, but, by the use of a bottle of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, she has been enabled to resume her work, aud is gaining strength daily. Use Ayer's Sar Ayer’s Sar saparilla. saparilla lias had the effect of toning me up. Under its use 1 am fast gaining color, appetite, aud strength.” No other preparation is so universally j esteemed for its purifying and invigor ating qualities. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer Co., Lowell, Mas*., U. 8. A. Sold by all druggists? Price $1; six bottles for $5. JOHNSONsANO YNE The Most Wonderful Family R R RR R R RR RB IMBT; IB R Ficeis other Keme.iies for Remedy ^B B ^B ^R B ^B B e ©iTCURES-Diphtheria, R I R| IHRI RB R CURES Catarrh, Chol Croup. Asthma. Bron- HR H BB BB MM RBB R onful to each pint of m ^BR B BB B Wl -v^- MMMM M looa. it will also positively prevent ami cur© CHICKEN CHOLERA, Hojr Cholera, «tec. hold ev»‘r; .vnei 3, or sent by mail for 25c. In stamps. Furnished lit larse cans, nice $1.00*; by mail. $1.20. CircuUuo lice. 1. S. JullNSuN c CO., liostoi). Mass. OPfMd&Wl} Affianced to Salmon P. Phase and Then a Beggar. Tin Sun’s report of the arrest of Lucy Maclem (or annoying business men by beg ging ami reciting poetry read by a man in Olean. in this state, now stopping in this city. “She is weli known in Olean,’’said lie, “ami her peculiar notions have made her tlie subject of much comment. Most of tiie towns people have met her at some time, and a lift e while afterwards have been minus a quarter, for she was a persistent beggar. St e is tin* young was discovered by a missionary In South America Send a self-addressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph T. Ismas, Station 1), New York Cltv tyl&deodkwly C-M. Allen Co., Cor. Water Bridge Sts., HAVE ONE OF T1IE BEST LINKS OF Pure Drugs, Patent Medicines, PERFUMERY,TOILET ARTICLES, PURE SPICES, l advertisements, not exceeding three tin coming under the head of Wanted, Fok Sal. To Let, Lost, &o., will be inserted here one tiu. for 26 cents, three times for 40 cents, and one oe* for 60 rents Lost. LOST.—On Thursday evening, between the resi deuce of Mr. Thomas Lambard and Granite hall, a large, diamond ear ring. The tinder will be suitably rewarded by returning the same to Mrs. Lambard. febl3. Wanted. WAIt'TKl*—2500 barrels of apples. Also for sale 100 flour barrels. K. W sOULh, feblOdtf_Allen’s Block, Water St. For Hate. FOR SALE-A Burnham water wheel, feet with shaft. Apply to OLIVKK MOULTON, feblZolm Pittston. IjSOR SAJLK.—Houses in ditlert nt parts of the city, ranging in price from $650 to $5000. Also a desirable store on Water street. Also good farms in this city and elsewhere. pply at the office of E. S. FOGG, next south American Express office. feb26tf To Let rpo LK r-A small tenement, five rooms, on 1 State St., near Green. Apply to feblOdtf E. G. BRIGGS, Dentist. rpo LET—Two front chambers, furnished. Can 1 furnish breaklast and supper it desired. MRS. R. GLIDDKN, feb7dlw* Cor. Green and Chapel Sts. TO lilfiT.—House on Chapel street. Ninerooms. good stable. Inquire of feb4ftf J AMES E, FULLER. TO REI\’T.—A tenement with stable, on North ern Avenue. Apply to jantkltf GEO. E MACOMBER. OTORi: TO LLT.-At any time. Heated by lO steam if desired. Fit for f.;ucv goods, dress maker or clothing store. >ize 40 by JO feet Apply jautfdtf E. ttARBIER, Steam Dye House. We, the undersigned, have used Wako Hitters,and cheer fully recommend them as the best medicine we ever used for impurities ef the blood, and the cure oj all stomach troub les, including dyspepsia, loss of appetite, indigestion, sick headache, and general de bility. 'fim.wrih7aztk,

LAIt(U) BOTTLES, SOc. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. rt&wlT bondq and MORTGAGER NkOOTlAl k;> h «x FIRST NATIONAL B.Af ..Corning,Iowa (Bnoenwr to (i ;a‘k k lututow.j Choice First \4 the l*t*t Farming Districts in Iowa. M. iL non* and Nebraska. Intrrrtt paid at yonr r .Y. 1. Exchange. S^TWELVE YuARS’ EXPERIENCE In loaning for Private Invoiors and Tipt Funds. “WT HAW MI CH, lit T lUdrWKLL," Is our .Motto in Donning. Send for circular giving full particulars as to loan1-, references, etc. JnjLe«T‘S.D**£ of Receipt of .Money. COKRESPONDKM’K SOLICTTF.D. CHAS.C.NoRTON.Cash’r. Lkw F4.DAttBOW,ITi«t 1 BA. S CiLMik, Son k Co.. Ranker*, N Y Cm. T t MascHAST*' National Hank. Chicago. Illio®* iy!7teod!y Horse Owners SHOULD USE THK NEVERSLIP Horse Shoes. AND Plemovable Calks. CALKS ALWAYS SHARP. An entire set can be changed in five minutes.Costs less than the old style of shoring. Send for circu lars and testimonials. The X. \N rench, used for removing and in-erting these Calks, will be found especially useful for househo d and stable. The Neverslip Horse Shoe Co., deciddgmeod 30 India Wharf Boston. I The Latest, Best Cheapest. APPLETON8’, SCRIBNERS’, BRITTANICA, and “PEOPLE’S," EXCHANGED FOR JOHNSON’S AT PANIC PRICES Men Wanted. A. J. JOHNSON A CO., fefeStfcwlm 11 Qreat Jonea Street, New York. Business Cams 4. C. TITCOMB, SURGEON DENTIST. Corner Water and Bridge Street* Office Hears 8 to 12 A. M., 2 to 6 P. M. •cpetiy E. G. BRIGGS. DENTIST. OFFICE-141 Water St., OPPOnITE COII II OHM K. jan23dlj ■i -v nr 'r J. Roberts, D. D. S. Office: First Door to Post Office. HUNT’S BLOCK. Water St., Augusta. Successor to Dr. C. VV Davis No. 140 Water SI., Augusta. Me. Over Pierce’s Book Store. febldly w. i>. Yorae. ttoraey aad Counsellor at Lai, Opposrm fhk Post Ovpick, Water Street, aueusta, We u> CANDEE’S Rubber Boots WITH “EXTRA THICK BALL.” Give Double Service of Any O'her Kind. flS"Rubbt*r Boots as commonly made, wear out too quick on the bottom and require patching after a few weeks wear. I9rhe CANDEE RUBBER CO., by a recent in vention, have reinioroed their boots at the great wearing point, on the ball, and they are known as the 4*KXTR V THICK BALL,” and will outwear two pairs of ordinary Rubber Boots. 49“ Be sure a^d call tor the CAN DEL RUBBER CO.*** make and trk«* no other. — MAINE CIVIL OFFICER. New and Second-hand XjJ^W books. LIBRARIES SUPPLIED. CHtiilotfiiPH Heut Free. W ALL I3 A 3? ERS IN GREAT VARIETY. Loring, Short Harmon, Cup, Preblo Hons:, Portland, 1111 Has stood the tent of SO 1 I years an one of the best Nr remedies for IMphtke. and every form of Inflammation. In vat DlII L IIW uaMe for N'Miralgia.Sor6 ftriVI Ell I Throat. Rheumatism.Ac. :-i sa Entirely Vegetable; ex tern a I and internal Use. “We have for a long time used Hill's Vegetable Rented v. and found it a safe and excellent ined ieine.”-Rev S. Allen. Auburn. Me. 2Aandfi0cta. per bottle Wholesale H H. HAY A SON, Port land. GEO. C. GOODWIN CO., Boston. dcSd&wflm Manhood Restored Remedy Fbee.— A victim of youthful imprudence causing Premature Decay, Nervous Debility, Lost Manhood, Ac.. haying tried in vain every known remedy.has discovered a simple means of self-cure, which he will send FREE to his fellow-sufferers. Address, J.ILREEVES, 43 Chatham St.,New York novl9deod&wly IV A STOPPED FREE K H Marvelous success. ,R Insane Parsons Restored MB Dr.KLINE'S GREAT Nerve Restorer for a//BRAIN NRRVR DlSRASRS- Only cure core for Nerve Affections Fits. F file fry, etc. INPALLIBLR if taken as directed. No Fits after first day's use. Treatise and $2 trial l>ottle free to Fit patients, they paying express charges on box when received. Send nam- s. P. O. an l express address of _ afflicted to D« KL.INE.qi* Arer'. d:v I section* a* follow*: 'm j ‘400 In Hew York Kute, 150 In Hew Kii^IhimI, *400 in the Middle Mate*, HM> In the Southern *tate«, •IOO In the tVeutern Mate* I A,‘l,0,ne Print papers—no co-operative* included T»ie*e paper* have a Monthly circulation K TEN MILLION COPIES! Send for a Catalogue. Parties contemplating a line of advertising, large or small, are nquesuTta I '•'■nd for estimate ot cost. Please same th s paper. _febSd&wtw .For Salt or to 1ft. ►OW SALE! A number of desirable residence, in Augusta. Maine, var-ing in price from *4*0 to t -IT. also several detdrable 10 to 15 acre place- n •|a' suburbs of this city; one two i-tory hou-e m l in Lewiston, Maine. A number of farm, in henne bee County varying In price from f|2 lO !c 60!>C- IIouh‘,1 and tencnifntH to let. E. W. WHITEHOUSL. Att y. Augusta, Me. Augusta, Me., April g», 18M. mytdn Did U Know THAT AT C. M. STURC!C 173 Water St., Augusta, You can get the Best Bar gains in Furniture of all kinds, Chamber and Parlor Suits, Chairs, Lounges, Marble Top and Walnut Tables, Bedding Springs, Feathers, Curtains Fix tures are almost given away, Come aid see! fail! Profits is dull sis Profit by this and try him GOLD MEDAL, PABI3, IbVU. BAKERS TVnnnVfnnt Popnn k nioflEiool urn Warranted pur* .uvw, an vitirh t! x O' T r* n;ov5 i 1 w>'ll jt* lor i r' in Sold l»jr ifrorer-* e, rj" W, BAUER CL MGW, 3 SjjURI fSbOES B^Arr Hip* IIKAI’P'T i&r "i iir-r Mrirr. (iiv.A oiiilorl.Oiil»e«r;'ln«3 Tin. I_*1M> llmi in I.Irani t’ollear, Phlladi li m. all in:ill T'll 'l- their Ouanluii-will lia NO OTMIIM iruiVK Tir tiiui li#* >uS(l by all r#*|»«Habit* dealer*. M f&wer3dwly feb#dfcw«» -Ilf child Is PrfP*'.r£ V nourished, quiet ni*ht» and a toyous, ItapPJ l' childhood are the rf V suit-. Thousands h infants are pccvidiand f fp tiul b*cau*«- ttity being slo»ly ”"22; owing to the inability of mothers to supply »j? proper 4 Ridge's Focal prod** good, healthy flesh »j® have be#*n s«u©«5***#tolly reared on Ridge1 a hoo-i l'ut uu in cans, four *ize», at 35c and ®P®r£ by Druggists. "ooLYVICH 4 CO-.o^^1 FRACTIONAL LOTS A SPECIALTY Muck*, «■■-«*it and Petroleum- ju CLARKSON 4 CO., 38 Broadway H. Y. Orders for the purchase or sale tor cash or on gins carefully executed. Facilities unsurpa-e'■ isfactiou guaranteed Special Inlonnation r^s ing our markets freely furnished upon requt O; inquiries will meet with Immedlate nnd cbeertui spouse. Devotion to the Interests of their cu-'01"" Is a well-known characteristic of the h0Uj^a.w(|lir Dissolution of Copartnership. Notice is hereby given that the partnership tofore existing under the name of Morse eo Weeks, Morse t Co., doing business as at Augusta, is hereby dissolved by mutual c«» Any persons having bills against said g, quested to present WM. B MORSE, H. F. BLANCHARD Augusta, Me., Deo. 30,18M. feb