Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.)
December 18, 1885

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The delegates were entertained at a supper and b.tll this evening by the Daughters of the Forest here, which stand in the same relation to the Red Men that the Daughters of Reoec ka do to the Odd Fellows. A TRIPLE MURDER. A Negro Attempts Rape and Then Mur* ders Three Persons. New Orleans, Dec 17. At Laurel, Miss., this afternoon, a colored woman named Celia Penyman was murdered together with two children, a bov and a girl, aged 8 and 11 years. It developed at the in quest that Sam Wilson, colored, aged 22, had, during the absencd of the mother and boy, attempted to outrage the girl and then killed her with an axe. He then enticed the boy into the house and slew him. He then broke open the woman’s trunk and took money and several articles from it. The mother return ed while Wilson was in the house and he im mediately attacked her, giving her no time to raise an alarm, and killed her. He then set Are to the house and left the scene of the tragedy. The Are was, however, was dis covered in time to rescue the bodies. The villian was captured and did not live to see (he sun go down on hi* bloody work. FORTY-NINTH CONGRESS. Seaalon, ■EH ATE. _ Wammotok, Dec. 17. John H. Mitchell, the newly elected Sena tor from Oregon, was iworn in. Mr. Hoar, from the committee on privi lege* and election*, reported favorably a bill to fix a day for the meeting of electors for president and vice-president, and to provide for and regulate the counting of votes for president and vice-president. Mr. Hoar will call up the bill for action immediately after the disposal of the presidential succession bill, and the bill fixing the salary of United States district judges. The chair laid before the Senate the reso lution of Mr. Butler, calling for a committee to inquire as the alleged organization of the Territory of Dakota into a State, and the al leged election of United State* Senators. Mr. Harrison did not think a committee necessary for that purpose. The efforts of Dakota, he said, were perfectly respectful to the United States. Its new constitution fully recognized the authority of the United States, and stayed the hand of the new State organization until the new constitution should be approved by Congress. For six years the people of Dakota have been trying to secure action by Congress, looking to their admit tance. The Senate bad passed a bill for their relief, but the bill had not passed the House. Mr. Butler inquired by what authority the United States Senators had been elected in Dakota. *fr. Harrison replied that he could show that senators had heretofore been elected un der precisely similar circumstance*. Dakota had a right to go as far, at least, as Tennes see, California and Michigan had proceeded After further debate the matter went over until tomorrow, and the presidential succes sion bill was taken up and Mr. Evarts ad dressed the Senate on it. In his speech on the presidential succession bill, Mr. Evarts took the ground that the succession provided for by the bill now before the Senate was the only pussible constitutional exercise of the very limited power accorded by the constitu tion to Congress fter a few words from Mr. Edmunds in reply to Mr. Evarts and differing from him a* to “the very limited power” of Congress, Mr. Edmunds' amendment was voted down yeas 21, nay* 37. Mr. Edmunds’ amendment was the one striking out the clause. The bill was then passed, without division, as reported from the committee. The chair then laid before the Senate a bill fixing the salary of United States district judges, but at 3.12 o'clock, without action on that bill, went into executive session and later adjourned. HOUSE. Mr. Dibble, South Carolina, asked leave to introduce a joint resolution, proposing a con stitutional amendment. It provides that in case of the removal from office by death, resignation or constitu tion inability, both of the president and vice president of the United States, the office of president shall devolve upon the second vice president, who shall be voted for on distinct ballots, at the same time and in like manner and for the same time as the president and vice-president, by electors appointed by the several states. The second vice-president shall preside over the Senate in the absence of the vice-president, or in case the office of president shall devolve upon the vice-presi dent. Mr. Randall of Pennsylvania, said that he had a like measure which he would like to have go with the proposition of the gentleman from South Carolina. Mr. Tucker of Virginia, saw no reason whv the measures should have auy precedence as he nbfected to their introduction. The subject of rules then came up for dis cussion, Mr. Morrison of Illinois stating that he would try to close the general debate at four o’clock, today. Mr. Long of Massachusetts, agreed with the gentleman who demanded the largest par liamentary freedom for the representatives of the people here, but he had been taught that liberty was of no value except as regulat ed by law, and that parliamentary rights were of no value except as regulated by parlia mentary rules. The simple question before the House was whether having agreed that reform measures were necessary to cure the evils under which it was suffering, it should go further and take from the appropriation committee the bills heretofore in its charge and distribute them among eight or nine other committees. The result would be fric tion, a delay and possibly combinations. He yielded to no member in criticism of the abuses under which the House had been suf fering, but he thought they would be reme died by so amending the rules that every committee of the House should have free and equal opportunity to present business to the House, and have the opinion of the majority of the House, as to whether their propositions should become law or not. The gentleman from New York (Hiscock) yesterday told the House that he had not used the power which existed in him as chairman of the committee on appropriations. There is no fairer or more honest man on the floor of the House. If he would use that power other chairmen would use it and there was danger In distrib uting this power among eight or nine com mittees. It seemed to him that the House went far enough when it secured the right majority and simply left the appropriation bills with the appropriation committee, not because its members were more competent, but because the responsibility should be fixed somewhere. In flying from evils it knew the House would probably fly to evils it knew not of, but let it not fly to the evils which stared it in the face. It was a good thing to fill the reform bucket, but not to fill it so full that it would slop over. Mr. McMillan of Tennessee was opposed to the distribution of the appropriation bills, as was Mr. McAdoo of New Jersey,who followed him. Mr. McAdoo defended the appropriation committee, asserting that to that committee which stood before the doors of the treasury and resisted the raids upon it was to-fce at tributed the fact that the democratic party was in power. Was it to be the first act of that party when it had attained the power to disgrace the old guard at the treasury? The democratic party was asked under the leader ship of the gentleman from Maine (Reed) to break down the appropriation committee. He was supremely suspicious when he saw the gentlemen who had sat mute when they were in power converted to assault upon the approprition committee when the democrats were in power Mr. Kellev of Pensylvania said that he was a conservative man and his habit to bear ills he knew rather than to fly to those he knew not of but patience, and long experience had taught him that no rales that the majority could adopt could be worse than those it was proposed to amend. Legislation ought to be the result of deliberation. The legislation of the House was not the result ol deliberation. The business was transacted by a very few men. The mass of the members of the House could learn wbat had been done and why it had been done when it was done. This ill bad been borne until it become insupportable and the House owed it to the country to emancipate itaelf. It might be that the wie dom and honesty of the House was concen trated in a single committee thereof, but he didn't believe it. If it were true that but fi-teen men were needed to determine what appropriation* ought to be made, what office* ought to be filled under the plea of economy, what law* ought to be enacted or repealed, why not change the law* and *ave the par of the other three hundred and ten gentlemen. He denounced the habit of adopting rider* as a source of more legislative meanness than any other cause. Mr. Lore of Delaware contended that the present system of rules had resulted in throwing the House into a condition of leg islative paralysis. The debate was continued by Messrs. Hatch of Missouri and Burrows of Michigan in favor of the proposed distribution of ap proprition bills, and Messrs. Caswell of Wis consin, Phelps of New Jersey and Randall of Pennsylvania in opposition thereto. The proposed revision was then read by clauses for amendment. Mr. Springer of Illinois offered au amend ment lor the division of the committee on railways and canals into two committees; lost, 94 to 133. Mr. Springer made several attempts to abolish committees which he deemed useless, declaring that some of them did no business except select clerks but his efforts were un successful. Pending an effort on his part to abolish the committee on expenditures in the various de partments and to create one committee on the expenditures of the executive department the House adjourned. A CUBAN SCHEME. A Steamer Fitted Oat With Arms and Men Pnt Under Surveilauce in New York. New York, Dec. 17. Steamer City of Mexico, lying at Beard's street, Brooklyn, was boarded by Custom House officers Wednesday, and a large quan tity of arms and ammunition was found in the bold. It was taken out and an officer placed in charge of the ship to await action of the government. Since the death of the King of Spain the revolutionist party in Cuba and the United States have renewed their en deavors to give her freedom, and the loading of this steamer with arms is but part of what is said to be aD extensive scheme to seize the island. It was said Wednesday night that the scheme of sending the City of Mexico has been considered lor some time. It is claimed that a complete understanding has been ar rived at that it was the intention of the peo ple who are behind the matter, to rake on here a number of men, to dropdown to New port News and there get more who have been sent there, and then proceed to Florida,where still more men were to be taken on. The steamer was then to proceed to a small island near the southeast coast of Cuba, where the landing would be made and the arms trans ferred to Cuba, secretly, in steam launches which were on board. The captain was not on board Wednesday night,and other officers, as well as Custom House officials, would give no information. Capt. Whalen at the Barge office said,“We got the case here through the surveyor’s office and I really do not know anything about it, beyond the fact that we have a man in charge on board. The ships will undoubtedly be libelled, but for how much I cannot say, as that conies under the marshal’s office." On Alexander dock no one who knew the present owner of the vessel could be found. The first officer of the City of Mexico said he had been frequently on vessels that carried arms to various ports and that these goods were always sent to fill orders. He denied that any rifles or carbines were on the City of Mexico, and asserted that the vessel had vio lated no law. DISASTROUS FIRE. Jacksonville, Fla'., Visited by the Flames —The Losses Estimated at Nearly Four Hundred Thousand Dollars. Jacksonville, Fla., D“c. 17. The fire which broke out Wednesday night in Hubbard's warehouse, spread to Abel block in which were the Herald newspaper office, Hazen’s billiard parlors, Kurtz Bros, and several other stores. The building in the rear of McCorobie’s, Hubbard’s and Abel’s blocks on the wharf with their con tents are destroyed. Hubbard's loss is esti mated at $220,000. Other losses are esti mated at over $100,000. The papers of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Florida were des troyed. It looks as if Jones Bowen, whole sale grocers, and Kohan Furchgott Bene dict, wholesale and retail dry goods, would be burned out. The fire is the most disas trous Jacksonville has ever known. The fire on Bay street was stopped this morning at Kohn Benedict's store. About 2 A. M. a portion of the front wall of Abel block fell, crushing four colored firemen, one of whom was instantly killed. The other three were badly, but not fatally, injured. A white fireman, named Goff, was badly cut on the head by falling brick. During the day a man working among the debris was suffocated by smoke and carried to the hos pital in a helpless condition. The firemen are still playing on the smouldering ruins. The loss is estimated at $450,000; insurance, 8350,000. PARNELL COMING TO AMERICA. Preparations lor the Reception of the Irish Statesman. New York, Dec. 17. Preparations for the reception of Parnell are on a grander scale than any Irish move ment ever taken place in this city. The co operation of such leading Irish Americans as Eugene Kelly, John D. Crimmons, Mayor Grace, Joseph J. O’Donohue and others well known in banking business and professional circles has been secured in the formation of a citizens committee, together with the dele gates from the national league and various other Irish societies and everything but the minor details of the reception have been ar ranged. Suitable arrangements will be made to give a place of honor to the visiting dele gations from other States and cities. The Western Union Telegraph Com* pany’a lax Case. New York, Dec. 17. The under-sheriff, this afternoon, said, with reference to the Stale’* judgment against the Western Union for unpaid taxes, that he had levied upon the company’s property to the value of over 9250,000. because the com pany had failed to pay the amount due, 9132, 812. As the personal property of the com pany waa not sufficient to cover the amount of the judgment the sheriff was obliged to in clude in the levy the Western Union building at 195 Broadway, and also the machine and workshop on Church street. The inventory of the property levied upon, the under-aberiff said, would be made .tomorrow. The law yer* for the Western Union company said that all they wanted waa a little delay, and that the matter would bo settled. FOREIGN NEWS HOME ROLE. Hr. Gladstone Sara Oalr u Iriak Pari, unseat Will Meet tke Case ait Be* lieves Hobs Rale Mar ke Safeljr Grant ed to Ireland. London, Dec. 17. The following dispatch from Gladstone was received todav “The scheme of borne rule in Ireland, published in the Standard this morning, and purporting to be my plan for the settlement of the Irish question, is no accurate representation of my views. I pre sume it is a speculation upon them. It was published without my knowledge or auth ority,” The Pall Mall Gazette this afternoon an nounces that despite the partial denial of Gladstone this morning, the liberal scheme for home rule in Ireland has been decided upon. The scheme, the Gazette reiterates, provides for the election of an Irish Parlia ment in Dublin, the acts of which the crown will reserve the right to veto only upon the advice of an Irish ministry. The Irish mem bers will continue to tit in Imperial Parlia ment at Westminster, and take nart in im perial legislation. The scheme further pro vides that Ireland shall have control of local police, and requires Parnell to furnish guar antees that the rights of the minority and the interests of landlords shall be protected. Dublin, Dec. 17. A special dispatch from London says: Earl Spencer and Earl Granville approve of Gladstone’s scheme of home rule for Ireland. Joseph Chamberlain and Sir Charles Dilke and the Marquis of Hartington are wavering in thtir objections to the scheme. -so Another dispatch says Should the Queen's speech on opening Parliament not allude to the local government for Ireland, Gladstone will move an amendment to the royal ad eress, stating such measure for Ireland is necessary. The Parnellitea will support the measure. Gladstone will then take the office and introduce a bill granting home rule for Ireland. London, Dec. 17. The Standard, commenting upon Mr. Gladstone's plan for an Irish Parliament, •ays: The scheme is laden with almost insuperable difficulties, affording no material for a compromise. If such a Parliament should be established, it would not endure six years. The proposition is an obvious at tempt to catch the Irish vote before the meet ing of Parliament. Mr. Gladstone’s surren der is absolute. Opinions of various leaders have been sought on the subject of Irish home rule pro posals which have caused a great sensation in political circles. The Pall Mall Gazette having alleged that Earl Spencer bad acquiesced in, Earl Spen oer telegraphs “No scheme of home rule has received my approval.” Mr. Childers telegraphs that he has no knowledge whatever of Mr. Gladstone’s alleged proposals. Sir Charles Dilke says it is premature to to discuss the subject. Mr. Healey says he cannot express an opinion on the subject before his party meets. Mr. O'Connor declares that Ireland will not be satisfied with less than Canada enjovs and will not contribute to the British ex chequer. Mayor Sullivan of Dublin says “I can not understand how any assembly can save what landlords calls their interests. They will profit by the inexorable law of nature. The minority's creed of politics is as safe in Ireland as in England. Larger home rule will be more certain to work satisfactorily to both partiea.” London, Dec. 18. The following additional telegram was re ceived from Mr. Gladston at a lale hour last night: My reply in regard to the Standard's statements applies also to those of the Pali Mall Gazette and Daily News. Although these statements were unauthorized propos als they may conveniently be canvassed. Only an Irish Parliament will meet the case; local councils, etc would be useless. The right to veto acts of any Irish ministry would be useless. I propose instead of exercise of sovereign power on advice of a minister re sponsible to Imperial Parliament. The sug gestion of any Irish privy council is un worthy of attention. A privy council sur vives only as a relic; the substitute is a cab inet. The question of commerce and police are difficult ones but with limitations. I be lieve home rule may safely be granted and that would tend to raise the character of the Irish members. A Large Bridge Destroyed. Paris, Dec. 17. A sensation was caused here today, by a collapse ot a portion of Ponte Neut, which connects lie de la Lite, on which is situated the cathedral Notre Dame, with both aides of the river Seine. It is the largest bridge in Paris and one of the oldest, having been con structed in 1852. In its centre is a bronze statue of Henry IV. Thousands of people have gathered in the vicinity, watching the bridge at it is feared it will collapse alto gether. A heavy rise in the Seine caused the disaster. GONE TO RUIN. A Young Lady Led Astray and Roined by a False Lover. New Haven, Ct., Dec. 17. Catherine Doughan, “Queen of the Italian Colony," a notorious habitue of Italian dives, after an unsuccessful attempt to suicide in her cell last night, made her 25th appearance before the police court this morning. This is a esse of unusual depravity. Four years ago, while a student at Wellsely, Mast she became infatuated with a Harvard student of high social standing and preparations were being made for their marriage. Her father, a wealthy banker, learning of the affair, ob jected, and took her to Montreal. The stu dent followed, and under the promise of mar riage she accompanied him to Hartford. She was toon deserted, however, and from that time her downfall was rapid. Today the it one of the most notorious characters among the Italians, who because of her beauty, they call her the “Queen.” Her father was here recently, desirous of taking her home, but she refuted to go. The Italians paid her fine and took her back to their haunts. The Rock port Breakwater. Gloucester, Mats., Dec. 17. Good progress it being made on the break water for the Rockport harbor of refuge. Two scows so constructed as to allow the bottoms to open and discharge their contents have been contracted for with Messrs. Goss, Sawyer A Co., Bath, Me., shipbuilders, and are expected to arrive early next month, when the work will move along more rapidly. The scows will be of the capacity of 175 tons each, and will be towed by tugs. Polo Contests. At Waltham—Waltham 3, Boston 1. At Somerville—Somerville 9, Brockton 1. At Haverhill—Salem 3, Haverhill 1. WASHINGTON NEWS. IivMtilitiit the Oriuintin of the Scientific Bureau*-Nomination* Seat to the Senate—The Presidential Sac* cession Bill. Washikgtoii, Dec. 17. Six soldier* from Ft. Myer, the post ol in struction for the sigoal service men, were ex amined this morning by tbe congressional commission, which is investigating the or ganization of the scientific bureaus. Thev testified in substance that many of the regu lations for their government were absurd.and that the general course of procedure in rela tion to their discipline and instruction was farcial. They complained of hard fare and ill treatment, and said their sentiments were shared by the other members of their class. The recent court martial court at Ft. Myer was not investigated and will not be by this commission. The President sent the following nomina tions to the Senate today To be consuls—J. U. Childs of Maine, at Guelph, Canada; Theodore W. Downs of Connecticut, at Quebec; Albert N. Hatha way of Conn., at Nice; Darius H. Ingraham of Maine,at Cadiz; Gustavus Lucke of N. H., at Sherbrooke, Canada; Frank IWPierce of N. H., at Matanzas; Frank W. Robert* of Maine, at Coaticook. To be postmasters—Harry S. Parker, Far mington, N. H.; C W. Howe, Rochester, N. H.; J. J. Dudley, Sullivan, N. H.; W. M. Hunnewell, Exeter, N. H.; Jno. W. Crosby, Milford, N. H.; Geo. W. Morse, Waterburv, Vt.; Geo. F. O. Kimball, Vergennet, Vt; j. W. Pierce, Springfield, Vt Lyman W. Red dington, Rutland, Vt.; W. L. Howard, Fair haven, N. H Dudley S. Brown, Brandon, Vt.; Clark Holden, Barre, Vt.; Charles C. Peck, Middlebury, Vt. Mr. Randall has prepared a bill for intro duction in tbe House providing for the filling of vacancies in the office of president and vice-president. It provides, first, that the presidential electors shall hold their offices for the term of four years. Second, that whenever in case of removal, death or resig nation of the president, the vice-president shall become president of the United States, and the electors shall meet in their respective state* and elect another vice-president. In the same manner in case of the removal af president and vice-president tne electors shall elect another president In the case of removal or death ot either the president or vice-president the secretary of state shall notify the several states thereof and they shall forthwith be requested to notify the electors to meet on the first Wednesday next ensuing after the expiration of one month from and after the notice by secretary of state, and shall select a president and vice president. It also provides that in the event of death, removal or disability, both of the president and vice president, and in case no vice president shall have been elect ad, the secretary of state shall act as president antil an election can be held and consummated, and if there be no secretary of state the office falls to the secretary of the treasury, secre tary of war, attorney general, secretary of the navy, secretary of the interior and post master general, in the order named,who shall act as president until an election can be held, as provided in the bill, provided no one of those officers shall be compelled to act as preaident who would not be eligible to the presidency of the United States, as provided by the constitution. CALIFORNIA DYNAMITE. The Plot Against Prominent Citizen* nnd the Chinese. San Francisco, Dec. 17. Most of the prominent citizens were seen, Wednesday, concerning the dynamite plot. Most of them view it in a serions light. Mayor Bartlett says; “Some days ago Chief of Police Crowley informed me of the exis tence of such a plot, but did not aparehend any danger. I was inclined to believe it was simply a movement for discouraging Chinese immigration. They are hair-brained fellows who probably would not hesitate to inauger ate a reign of terror in the Chinese quarter, and if once started they might be impelled to go farther than they expected. The comment of the Bulletin in reference to this afiair is worthy of attention. It says “Disorder of any kind would be welcomed by those who favor a continuance of coolie immigration. It is about the only condition, at this time, that can save them from discom fiture. The best investment that the Chinese Six Companies could make is starting a dyna mite melodrama of an anti-Chinese move ment. Should this become associated with disorder the Chinese Six Companies would stand a chance to win." Fnither charges of nusdeamor have been entered against the prisoners, the object be ing to have the matter thoroughly investi gated. Henry Weisman, one of the four dynamit ers arrested on Tuesday night, was released on $2000 bail, Wednesday evening. Follow ing his liberation a meeting of the German branch of the anti-Coolie League was held,at which over 2000 persons were in attendance. Weisman was one of the principal speakers. He denounced Coroner O’Connell. On a call for a show of hands O'Connell was deposed from the presidency of the anti-Coolie League. Matters are now in a quiescent state and no trouble is expected. THE MEXICAN TROUBLE. Pear* ol a General Revolution— Gonzales at the Head ol 8000 Soldier*. 8t. Louis. Dec. 17. The latest new* from the aeat of the revo lution in Mexico is contained in the follow, ing special from Monterey to the Globe Democrat: A currier arrived in this city last night from Linarez, where the recent fight occurred between Gov. Galando'* force of revolutionists and the alcade ol thi* city, supported by the civil authorities. He re ported that three men were killed in the en gagement. It is now rumored that Galando and bit wing of Rodriguez's forces intend to intercept Military Governor Belestae before bis arrival here, and force iiim to a recog nition of the services they rendered in de fending the civil governor. This move it said to be an off-set to the distant treatment received by Manuel Rodriguez at the time he tendered his services to Gen. Reyes. ‘'The news which reached here recently in regard to ex President Gonzales being in the 8tate of Guansjuto at the head of 8000 men, will ing to back him against the present admin istration, is confirmed, but it is also said that negotiations are going on between him and Diaz, which, if satisfactorily terminated to both paaties. will end all trouble in Mexico for some time. If not, then a general rebel lion may be expected ere spring opens.” Dennis E. McCarthy, proprietor of the Virginia (Nevada) Chronicle, and one of the best known journalists on the Pacific coact, died Wednesday night. BULLET HOLES POUND la the Bodies of the Victims el a Fire Yesterday. Dtttoir, Dec. I*. A post mortem examination of the remains of the victims of the Are at Woodmere. yes terday morning, was made today. It waa discovered that Frank Knoch, the voung market gardner. waa murdered. A *2 calibre bullet was found in the left aide of hi* brsin, having entered through his temple. A simi lar bullet was found in Mr*. Knoch’* brain, but the bady had been to completely burned that it waa impossible to trace the course of the ball. The remains of the two children gave no trace ol murder and it ia probable that they were autfocated in the Are that waa kindled when the double murder was done. I* known that Knoch had a small sum of money in the house, although thia could hardlv held to account for the murder. There ia no clue to the perpetrator of the deed. The Trickaoaia Epidemic. Ntw Toma. Dec. 17. The trichnoaia epidemic, that had its origin in the birthday party given by the Weitiel family. Thanksgiving eve., keeps swelling, and feara are now entertained for the live* of at least three of the patient*. Seventeen of those who attended the party are now aick, and a* over 80 partook of the ham, its ex pected that more victims will be heart! from. SPARKS. Schooner Alert of Gloucester, engaged in the bank halibut Athery, has stocked #21, 500 thia season, and claims to be high line of the whole Gloucester Aeet. Patrick Ford and John Murphy, of New Orleans, convicted of the murder ot Oapt. Murphy, sentenced to be hanged December 18, have been granted a respite of 30 day*. During a fight at Renfrew, Got., Thursday night, between a party ot natives and several Polish residents,Michael Conway was stabbed and killed outright, and Kdward and Michael Muliahill were fatally wounded. During a general melee at the Reaver Creek mines, Kentucky, Wednesday, Wm. Paraona allied Frank Wilaon.and Clias. Goodwin and W. A. Owens fatally stabbed two other men whose name* are unknown. Parsons suc ceeded in making his escape, but Goodwin and Owen were arreated. I PKRIOR COFBT. December Term, Hwa. W. P. White* home preeldlmg. TuoBRDAT, Dec. 17th. MoRea A. Leavitt ve. Moaea T. Handera. E. W. McKadden for pl(!., H. M. Heath lor deft. Aitumpait on account annexed to writ to recover •fiti. 18 for board and horae hire. Deicnce, general iaaue. Verdict for the deft. UtBDMBB. Several loade of Chrlatmaa treea were brought Into town yeeterday. Herbert Lawrence,the boy who wae Injured to aeverely a few daya aince by falling from a coal team and bring run over, died Wed needay evening at about eleven o'clock. The principal injury wax at the bate ot the ekull. He waa a bright, amart boy, and hit parenta are almoat unconaolable at the Iota. The auction at Iaaacaon’a clothing atore cloaet thia evening, after which the buai neat will he removed to Lewieton. Mr. A. K.McKadden,an employe of the ehoe factory, hat loat a valuable red Iriah Setter dog. The river hat a good, tolid freeze at laat, and indication! are that it will remain. Nearly all of the ice men have got a good field of ice, without the neceeatly of plan ing. The Optigraph of the Battle of Gettra burg, at Johnaon Hall laat evening, drew a fair tized audience. It will continue there the reat of the week. Mr. Z. K. Little haa opened a large line of holiday gooda. In hia etock can be found everything detirable for holiday gifta A viait to hia atore on a pleaaant afternoon would make one think that he had auddenly been taken from a lively little village and dropped down in the heart of a metropolia. The atore ia crowded from morning to night. A farmer viaited the city recently with a baaket of egga. He atopped at a friend'a for an hour or to on the way in,and while he wae there tome bad hova atole out to hia team, aucked about 15 or 20 of the egga, and put the empty ahella back in the baak»t. In due courae of time the farmer arrived in town and made arrangement! to diapoae of hia produce. When the merchant went to count out the egga he came acroaa Vhe empty ahella and thowed them to the farmer. The old granger didn’t even atop to flniah the trade. “It’a them G-r boya,” he ex claimed, aa he jumped into hit team and drove rapidly away. In about two lioura he drove back with a tad amile on hia counte nance, and aa he diamounted from the team he remarked, “Them boya won’t auck no more egga before Chriatmaa.” NORTH MONMOUTH. Business i« improving her* somewhat. T1.0 vacant houses are fast filling up. The aie factory is doing a lively business. Mr. Mc Ilroy is adding new machinery and help to his woolen mill. Stevens A Palmer are do idg considerable in their sheep skin tannery. Leomdu* Pettengill is about to begin work in hit mill, lately purchased of I). P. Moody. The new depot is nearly completed, and the telegraph is in working condition.—The tta tion agent and telegraph operator, H. H. Fisher, it a young man. smart, genial, and seems fitted for the responsible position.— The good farmer* and mechanics of North Monmouth were never considered a h< ggith nor even a “piggish" clast of people,but J. If. King killed four hog* that dressed 1871 Iba.; Charlea Kobinaon, one that weighed 520 lb*.; Oeo. Kobinaon A Son, four that weighed a few pound* lea* than 1600 lbs., two of them killed in October; Wm. II House, a pig, 308 iba James Wither-, pig, 320 lb*.; Oeo. I). Frost, a pig. 386; A. I). King, two pig*, 9 month* and 2 days old, that weighed respectively 368 and 420 lbs., making 788 lbs. _ O. Ml Weeks of SaRrlaf Mr. J. Q. McCall, general agent of the New York, Lake Erie and Western Railway I Company, Han Francisco, Cal suffered for tiz weeks with a severe cengh. A few doses of Red Star Cough Cure gave him immediate relief and by the time he took half a bottle bis cough was entirely gone. It costs only twenty-five cents a bottle. “We are selling Athlopboros and have sold a good deal of it. I use the article in my family occasionally, as required,” reports A. S. Blackman, a New Haven, Connecticut, druggist, regarding hia dealings in Athlopho* roe.

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9*9g §mM ImnsL Aurnsta. Friday Moling. Jse. ,18 We do not l«n of any flags flying at half mast on aooonnt of the death of Robert Toombs, of Georgia. Dakota, with a population Car beyond the requirements of the situation, is again demanding admission as a state. The latest enterprise is the building of a factory to manufacture artificial eggs. Basswood hams and corn starch eggs mill be hearty living. The Prohibition victory in Atlanta was ascribed to the work and influence of the women by Senator Colqoitt in an address in Washington last Sunday evening, but he acknowledged that they depended upon the colored vote to help them. A monster petition will soon be presen ted to the President and both Houses of Congress against any interference with the tariff by this Congress. The signers are from every state in the Union, and in clude representatives from every industry and calling. Secretary Bayard ought to have been satisfied with one attempt to make Mr. Keiler Minister tea governmentto which he was obnoxious. It is not creditable to him that he placed this government un der the necessity of apologizing, not once but twice, lor such an appeintment. This is a poor method by which to improve the relations of the United States with for eign governments. The Aroostook Republican of this week, contains an interesting report of the visit of ex Minister Thomas to New Sweden. A public meeting was held and remarks were made by S. W. Matthews, Esq., al ter which Mr. Thomas delivered an ad dress in the Swedish language. Mr. Thomas, who is the founder of the colony, received a most cordial greeting. There are now two churches, four Sabbath schools and six day schools in successful operation in New Sweden, and the people are prosperous and happy. The Office Brokerage Bit si ness The case of Simon S. Brown, democratic post-office broker at Washington for the State of Maine, grows darker and darker and more complicated. A Skowhegan correspondent of the Boston Journal pub lished a few days ago a statement in that paper to the effect that Brown had done nothing more than the action of the demo cratic State committee justified him in do ing. and brought in the names of Mr. Alden of Waterville, and Mr. Gould of Skowhe gan to sustain Brown’s version of the mat ter. This has again brought out Mr. Bass of Bangor in an editorial in the Commer cial, in which he pounces fiercely upon Brown, and informs him that if he (Brown) “had nothing better than this to say in de fence of his attempt to involve the demo cratic State committee in the disgrace which has fallen upon him silence would have been Infinitely more becoming. The Commercial savs that the statement of Brown "is flatly contradicted by Mr. Owen, the member of the committee from this (Penobscot) county, who attended all the meetings ot the committee but one, which was held a considerable time after Mr. Brown commenced operating in offi ces at Washington.” In another article in the same paper the Commercial makes the following statement: “We are author ized by Mr. L. B. Wyman ol Ellsworth, member ot the democratic State commit tee for Hancock county, to deny that the committee.so far as he has any knowledge, ever requested or suggested Mr. Brown’s visits to Washington,in behall of applicants for office, and that so far as he is con cerned he repudiates the statement that he would be s party to the levying of contri butions upon applicants for, or appointees to office. Mr. Holman and Mr. Milliken, both members of the committee, also deny Brown's statement in toto.” Brown now has the floor. He will probably be heard from through some of his numerous cor respondents. As the matter now stands Brown is in a disgraceful situation, and the democratic State committee, if his statements are true, are as badly implicat ed as he in the schemo of office brokerage charged upon him by his own party friends, and revealed in his circulars. Boston's Martyr Parson. Parson Downes of Boston poses as a martyr. Found guilty by the court ot Immorality with a female member of his flock, and summarily dismissed by his church, lie refuses to be sat upon, but comes to the fore smiling with an audaci ty which aggravates his persecutors. He seems to glory in the sensation he has made, and the notoriety he has gained. At a public meeting he confessed that he "rather liked it,” and by his bold course he has lost the sympathy ot many people who were disposed to believe him inno cent of the serious charges against him. Since his dismissal from the church he has got a good liv ing bv the free use of printer’s ink. The metropolitan reporter is his best friend, and into his ear he pours his trials and tribulations with perfect freedom, to gether with pointed comments upon his enemies and persecutors, knowing that they will be faithfully reproduced in the city dailies. By his keen appreciation of the value of advertising he has been enabled to draw together an audience of 12,000 people, a congregation probably twelve times as great as ever gathered to listen to his preaching when there was no smirch upon his character. He is rapidly solv ing the question which has long troubled aome of the Boston clergymen, viz: “How to fill up the empty churches.” Quite recently he delivered a sermon to barbers. His audienoe thought that it was more cleanly shaven before he got through than ever the parson was under the manipula tions of the moat experienced to neorial operator, to he a little dramatic heshied a razor strap atone of ^reporters’ heads and then hired s herdie and drove around to the newspaper offices and asked that the incident might be suppressed from re ports ol the meeting. The editors refused to comply with the request and at the next meeting the audience was bigger and more enthusiastic than ever. It has been said Boston loves sensation. If so her cup of joy must be full. It is an edifying spec tacle to see the wealth and culture of Bos ton flocking to bear and applaud a min ister found guilty of a criminal act. At last Sunday night’s meeting one “Judge” Marcus P. Norbyi championed the cause of Mr. Downes and announced that Gen. Batler, Roscoe Conxling and Mr. Mad docks of Portland bad been hired to prove him an innocent man. The judge has a rather unsavory reputation himselt. Par son Downes and his friends believe that the end is not yet. We coincide with that be lief. We believe that the parson will have to go to work for a living. Bouton Letter. Gossip oh the Outcome of the Citt Elec tion—The Cablton Mcbdeb at Watbb town Recalled—The Cut’s Libebal Patbonaoe of the Dbama. Boston, Dec 17, 1885. The city election was a surprise to every body. The more sanguine of Mayor O'Brien’s supporters did Dot look for over 6000 majority for him, and when the count showed that he led his competitor by 8580 votes the Clark men had little to say beyond expressing the hope that O’Brien’s constitu ents would not be disappointed with his ad ministration. The total vote was compara tively light, only 44,000 of the 57,000 regis tered voters exercising their right of suffrage. Last year the total registration was 65,000 and the total vote 51,000 Mayor O'Brien received 918 less votes than in 1884, while Mr. Clark received 6,091 less than Gen. Martin at the same election. The gains made by Mr. O’Brien were largely in republican wards, which is evidence that he received solid support from citizens who believe that he is, and will continue to be independent of ring rule. At the smallest calculation lrom 3,000 to 4.000 republicans must have rallied to his support, while, perhaps, as many hun dred democrats voted against him. It is generally conceded that no man better under stands the city’s business than Mr. O'Brien, and as he has shown his honesty of purpose in his year of service he will enter upon his second term with a support such as it has been the favor of but few officials to enjoy. The republicans gain one member in the board of aldermen, the composition being six to six, against seven to five last year. The democrats also have a working majority of the Common Council, so the city government of 1886 is virtually in the hands of that party, which must be held responsible for all its shortcoming, though under the new charter a large share of the responsibility rests upon the mayor. The Carlton Murder. The Evening Record states that the mint ot the Carlton house at Watertown, the scene of the Norwood park tragedy, are being re moved, and that probably a new dwelling will be erected upon the site. The fact re calls one of the most brutal and mysterious murders that has shocked eastern Massachu setts for half a century. It occurred early in the evening ol March 18, 1883. Mrs. Etta G. Carlton, a young woman and the mother of several children, responded to a ring of the front door hell to meet her death at the hands of a villain who crushed in her head with a large stone Her little daughter, with wonderful presence of mind for a child of fire or six years of age, alarmed one of the neighboring families, and directed the horri fied people to the sp it where the poor woman lay weltering in her gore. Search for the murderer was prosecuted with vigor and a large reward was offered for his apprehen sion. which resulted in the arrest af one Roger Amero, a man from the provinces, who was reported to have been seen in the vicinity of the tragedy on the fatal evening. No case could be made out against him, how ever. and he was discharged as an innocent man. Then suspicion was directed to the husband of the murdered woman, particular ly after he collected quite a large insurance upon her life. There was not sufficient direct evidence against him, however,to lead to his conviction, and the Carlton murder is to-day as great a mystery as ever. One of the most singular circumstances pertaining to the tragedy is that soon after the the mur der the house was fired and partially destroy ed. Holes were bored in the rear wall and filled with kerosene and set ablaze. The flames darted up to the second story, burning the upper part of the building, but leaving the lower story almost intact. The ruins have stood until now, an object of sad curiosity to visitors and a repugnant sight to the people of the town. The dwell ing was insured for 95000, a sum in excess ot its value in the opinion of many, but it was not owned by Carlton. Quite recently the insurance was adjusted for 950. A mur der more completely shrouded in mystery has never occurred in the State. The absence of any perceptible motive for the commission of the brutal tragedy adds to the mysterions cir cumstances which surround it. Theatre Going. Boston is essentially an amusement loving city, and when it is not dancing attendance upon Parson Downes, patronizes the theatres pretty liberally. It has been said that no city in the country gives more liberal support to the drama than Boston. In considering this fact we must hear in mind that the thickly popu lated suburbs are brought in constant and rapid communication with the “hub”. Be sides *00,000 souls in Boston, the city thea tres can draw upon a population of 60,000 in Cambridge, 25,000 in Somerville. 25.000 in Newton, 15,000 in Waltham. 20,000 or more in Malden, and three times as many more in cities a little more remote from Boston and in the towns within a radius ot ten miles of the State House The drama pays well in Bos ton, and I believe there is not a play house which is not making money .from the spacious Boston Theatre to the cozy Bijou. “The Mikado" is having a good run at the Hollis Street Theatre, the latest addition to our play houses. Dime museums have sprung up like mushrooms, and without an exception they are reported to be making money, and they will continue to coin the ducats as long as the American people love to be hum bugged. The holiday trade tends to increase the attendance at the theatres, since it brings people to town who only come once a year, and who want to see all thev can in twenty four or forty-eight hours. r. Artificial Eggs.

The Article Manufactured. A man in New Jersey was arraigned a few days ago and fined for selling artificial eggs. The eggs ate described as follows The eggs are marvelously perfect. The •hells are good, some white and some buff, but are a little more brittle than those of the genuine egg. There is a perfect “egg-skin” inside the shell, and the contents drop out in tbe shape of yolk and white. The white is thinner end more transparent than the real article, tastes like gelatine, and is n little salty. Tbs yolk is apparently of corn starch, retains the impression of a finger and doe* not ran when broken as dons a real yolk. It tastes like ft* etts with a pinch of snlphnr added, and smells soar. It is a trifle redder in color than in the real egg. When cooked the eggs are tasteless snd insipid, and they will not boil hard. Mo attempt has been made to hatch them. State Milk Inspector Newton has examined the eggs, and says they are stale real ones, chemically treated, bnt other experts declare that they are manufactured. Some'time ago an account was published of s factory in Newark where it was alleged that eggs were being made by machinery, but no credence was given tbe story. IsstUsa Fraught With Dawater. Inaction of tbe kidneys and bladder is fraught with danger. Renal diseases of the most stubborn snd fatal character have this initial symptom. To disregard it is to invite them. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters has tbe special quality of stimulating urinary secre tion and discharge to a degree consonant with health, and no further. It is not an ex citant of the organs, like tbe unmedicated stimuli of commerce. It simply arouses them when their sc'irity and vitality are im paired. This stimulating and tonic action the Bitters likewise exerts upon the bowels, the liver and the stomach. It arena renal disease, cures dyspepsia, prevents and reme dies fever and ague, and removes biliousness and constipation. No finer tonic exists, and to persons with a tendency to gout it strongly recommends itself, as it is a fine depurent of the blood. decl5deod&w!w. “Water Bags, Roaches.” “Rough on Rats” clears them out, also Beetles, Ants, Insects, Rats and Mice, 15 and 25c boxes. REV. E. J. WHITNEY of Clarkson, N. Y., says Gilmore’s Aromatic Wine for Female Weakness, stands without a rival. Sold by F. G. Kinsman. A Lovely Conplexloa. “What a lovely complexion,” we often hear persons say. “I wonder what she does for it?” In every case the purity and real loveliness of the complexion depends upon blood. Those who hare sallow, blotchy faces may make their skin smooth and healthy by taking enough of Dr, Pierce’s “Golden Medical Discovery” to drive oat the humors lurking in the system. declSdTuF&wlw “Rough ass Pstn.” Cure*colic, cramps diarrhoea; externally for aches, pains, sprains, headache, neural gia, rheumatism. For man or beast. 20 and 60c. __ IMPOTENCY in Man or Woman cured by Gilmore’s Aromatic Wine. Sold by F. G. Kinsman. The First Keen Twinge. As the season advances, the pains and aches by which rheumatism makes itself known,are experienced after every exposure. It is not claimed that Hood’s Sarsaparilla is a specific for rheumatism—we doubt if there is, or can be,such a remedy. But the thousands benefited by Hood’s Sarsaparilla, warrant us in urging others who suffer from rheumatism to take it before the first keen twinge. A celebrated doctor says that “other pre parations as substitutes for Hunt’s Kidney Remedy, are worthless in comparison to| it." decUdeod&wlw Chronic Catarrh.—I have suffered for years from Chronic Catarrh. Six weeks ago I was induced to try Ely’s Cream Balm. Re lief was instantaneous, and continued use has resulted in an almost complete cure.—S. M. Greene, Book-keeper, Steamboat Co., Cats kill, N. Y Was afflicted with Catarrh and Cold in the Head. I tried many remedies without any effects, at last I used Ely’s Cream Balm, which effectually cured me.—W. H. I. Hil lard, Dentist, Bordentown, N. J. declSdeodT&wlw Catarrh of the Bladder. Stinging, irritation, inflammation, all kid ney and urinary complaints,cured by “Buchu Paiba.” $1. WE WARRANT Gilmore’s Magnetic Elixir to relieve the Asthma in one minute. Sold by F. G, Kinsman. A Walking Skeleton. Mr. E. Springer, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., writes “I was afflicted with lung fever and abscess on the lungs, and reduced to a walk ing Skeleton. Got a free trial bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, which did me so much good that I bought a dollar bottle. After using three bottles,found myself once more a man, completely restor to health, with a hearty appetite, and a gain in flesh of 40 lbs.” Call at Devine Cough lin Drug Store and get a tree trial bottle of this certain cure for all Lung Diseases. Large bottles 50c. and 1.00. A celebrated physician declares that “Hunt's Remedy will cure any case of kid ney disease that can be cured.” decl4deod&wlw These are Solid Facts. The best blood purifier and system regula tor ever placed within the reach of suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bitters. Inactivi ty of the Liver, Biliousness, Jaundice. Con stipation, Weak Kidneys, or any disease of the urinary organs, or whoever requires an appetizer, tonic or mild stimulant, will always finds Electric Bitters the best and only certain cure known. They act surely and quickly, every bottle guaranteed to give entire satisfaction or money refunded. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Devine and Cough .in. The importance and value of Johnson’s Anodyne Liniment to a family cannot be es timated in dollars and cents. It is both for internal and external use and will prevent and cure diphtheria and all dangerous throat and lung troubles. The wrapper is about all the value there is to the large packs of horse and cattle pow ders now sold. If you want a strictly pure article get Sheridan’s. They are immensely valuable. decl5-d&wlw Mothers. If you are failing broken, worn out and nerveous. use “Wells’ Health Renewer.”®!. Druggists. GIVE YOUR CHILDREN, for Coughs and Colds, Croup, Whooping Cough and Hoarsness, Gilmore’s Magnetic Elixir. Sold by F. G. Kinsman. WHY WILL YOU cough when Shiloh's Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10 cts, 50 cts., and 91. Sold by bowditch, Webster Co. Bwehlen’e Amies lain. The Bbst Salts in the world for Cats, Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, 8alt Rheum. Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chil blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 26 cents per box. For sale by Devine Coughlin. dec27d*wly SHILOH’S CATARRH REMEDY—a pos itive cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria, and Can ker Mouth. Sold by Bowditch, Webster It Co. A Stich in time saves nine and a bottle of Togus Cough Mixture may save your life. _6t4wwtf “HACKMETACK,” a lasting and fragrant perfume. Price 25 and 50 cenu. Sold by Bowditch, Webster It Co. Mr*. Btndtnon, Mr* York City, wriU*: “I had not alapt for forty-eight horn; waa coughing all the time. My brother bought a 10-eent bottle of Adamson’s Botanic Cough Balsam, and the first dose broke the cough, and I waa better at once. After using one 75-cent bottle I was cured. I bare no hesi tation in recommending iu" dec 15 dAwfw ABE YOU MADE miserable by Indiges tion, Constipation,Dirtiness,Loss of Appetite, Yellow Skin? Shiloh’s Vitaliser is a positive cure. Sold by Bowditcb. Webster A Co Mo Wind in This! Crand Opening v-OF HOLIDAY 0000$ I Having fitted np my Stock Boom as a Show Boom, I shall be pleased to see each and all to look at the Largest Stock of Crockery, China, Glassware, Lamps, Chandeliers,Ac.,Ac. Eb ony Finished A Cherry Wall Cabinets, Pedes tals,Ac. Baskets of all kinds. Cutlery, Plated Ware, And many New Goods from all countries too nu. merous to mention. Please examine. At the old stand. PIERCE’S CROCKERY STORE, 159 WATER STREET. A. J. FIERCE. __ nOTtedly HOLIDAY CQODS VERY LOW -AT ram l w$, UNDER CONY HOUSE, AUGUSTA, Yankee Notions —AND— HOLIDAY GOODS! —My Stock Consists of— Artificial Plants, Flowers, Foliage, and Button Hole Bouquets, Straw ond Willow Baskets, with Artificial Flowers A Fo liage, Perpetual Wreaths, Crosses and other Cem etery Decorations. Autograph and Scrap Albums. 5t lO, IS and 2Sc. Goods. Brio>a-Bracs,Perf\imery and Fancy Holiday Presents, Ac., Ac., too numeroas to mention. Fancy Groceries, Teas, Coffees, Spices, Flavoring Extracts, Nuts, Candy, Bird Seed and Canned Goods, to wtiich 1 invite your special attention. BEST 5 CENT CIGAR IN THE C TY. J. A. FAIRBANKS, 111 Water Street, AUGUSTA, ME. 49~Ca8h paid for extra fancy country produce. decl4deod2wAw2t BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY PRESENTS, ART ROOMS. decl6-deod4t DEERFOOT FARM SAUSAGE Fresh Celery. CAPE COD CRANBERRIES. Best St Louis Roller Flour, $6.00 Washburn’s Superlative. 7.00 Pillsbury’s Beat, 6.75 S. P. EATON, 131 WATER ST. INTRODUCTION. I take great pleasure in introducing to my former customers and the citixens of Kennebec county gen erally, Mr. W. W. Wing, who has purchased my jeweler*, stand In Augusta. I confidently recoin mend Mr wing as a caretui, courteous gentleman, n first-class workman of skill nnd experience, and as sure my friends that by tearing their work in Mr. Wing s hands, they can rely upon prompt attention and perfect satisfaction at reasonable prioes. Mr. Wing will continue to keep my magnificent stock of spccudc and optical goods In oomplete older, assd people la need ot thi« clu, of good, will gad no bet ter opportulty to get latlafaction than by ealllng upon him at my old «tore, opposite the PoM Ofloe. Very reopectftsUy, decl8deodlwhw4w ^K^IEBCE. FOR SALE At your own price almost, a large lot of fancy braid, tiucaa and edging, joat what tbe ladle, want to mmke fancy article,. You can bay is much or little a* yon like. Come and Me It at the Hat and Bonnet Bleaohery, Oak Street. decSdtf 0. ITgntod. WASTED—A few rood *hoe catter* wanted. Apply to KEENE BROTHERS, dao!7d»w_■ M»~ WASTED—By a capable woman, a altaaUeo e* hoacekeeper or cook, or woald take can of a ciekpereoa. Addre** Bo* MB, Aa*n*ta, Maine. declBdlw* WASTED—Immediately, a capable (rirt to do hooeework. Apply at No.*I Bewail St. declSdtf___ WASTED—Patroat of Granker1* lAondry to know that their brad lee can be left at the •tore of Mr. Frink Beal, ander Hotel North, dec ltd I w _ MBS. GRANGER. WASTED—Cnetom paat and reel maker* lo work In *hop. Hifheet ware* and «te*dy employment- 8. L. HUNTINGTON, an«6dtf1»0 Water St.. A arena. Me. Tor Sale. TjWR SAXE—New harness, rubber mounted; al r most new wolf robe; alto second hand sleigh. 0. O. STETeON, deelld-2w 24 Eastern Avenue. 1M)B SAXE.—Houses In different parts of the dtp, ranging In price from $440 to 44004. Also a desirable Stored Water street. Also good farms in this dtp and elsewhere. Applp at the office of E. 8. FOGG, Beat south American Express offloe. feM6tt_ TNOR SAXE—In oomplete order, the house on Xj State street, which I now oocupv. dectJAMES KEEGAN. FOR SAXE-Three Houses, One Top Buggp, One Sewing Machine, One Gross Albums, job lot cheap. septlSdtf_ K. W. SOULE. To Let TO XET—A house. K. W. SOULE. _ aov«d;f TNOR RENT—Bouse, situated on State street, U formerlp occupied by Dr W. S. Hill. Good ■table and carriage house. Enquire of Horace Cory, Coup House. novSOtf TNOR RENT_1 wo offices at low rates. Xj James W. North. octlttf C. M. Allen 1c Go., Cor. Water Bridge Sts., HAVE ONE OF THE BES1 LINES OF Pure Drugs, Patent Medicines, PERFUMERY,TOILET ARTICLES, PURE SPICES, tfeC., To be found in the Citv. QP*Give us a call and be convinced.^E1 G. M. ALLEN GO. Coal Coal! The Celebrated Thomas Lehigh, Spring Mountain Le high, Lincoln Frank lin, (of Lyken’s Yalley) Pure and Reliable, At Lowest Prices. SrConnected bp Telephone. O. WILLIAMSON, 6 Union Block, 9 Bridge’s Block, AUGUSTA. lanUdtl PLUMBING, GA8 &8TEAM FITTING. tW Public buildings and private resi dences piped for hot and cold water, steam and gas. in the most approved manner. EF" Iron and lead water pipina of every description. EF*Particular attention paid to house drainage, its ventilation, and repairs of de fective plumbing. EF" With a practical experience of sixteen years at the business, and the assistance oj THRE- FIR8T-CLA88 PLUMBER8 with their helpers from Boston. All favor ing me with their orders can rely on secur ing first-class work. IW'All steam heating under-the personal supervision of Mr. A,. A.. Rauborn, one of Boston's most practical steam heat ing engineers, with thirty-five years ex perience. O'. O’. MURPHT; Practical Plumber and Gas Fitter. No. S Union Block, Water Street, Auvueta Maine. JulpOdtt -A. Y ~F~! PRACTICAL PHOTOGRAPHER, In all Branches of the Art. Haring secured the services of a skillful operator who is up with the latest Improvements, and autistic In the most fashionable positions, I am prepared to do the very lest work this side of Boston. All work made by the Instantaneous Process. Crayon Portraits and Copying n specialty. Visitors Always Welcome. G. O. AYER, Corner Bridge aad Water Sts., Anguata, Me. Onno. site Kennebec Bridge. feblftly DRY HARD WOOD la all lengths, can be obtained of Mr. Randall Sylvester by dropping him a card, or leav. lag orders with G. HASKELL, BAKER ft LONGFELLOW, or CLARK CO. __ __ nortdtf Dry Milled Wood Cut Stove Lengths for Quick Kind ling, from Bang* Bros.; or apply to Benj. Copp. Orders by Postal Attended to. Dee. 10, 1885. decltdlw* A11 wh„ contemplate baring Sleigh, er Carriage. Painted or rep**, to call at _ _ T^XlPIt a.1]^ ^K3HL3Btiyl^ South End Water Street, 1 Who has the best facilities for turning out a first-class job to be foUa». Parties, ILU TfLllu Sa'1,11 twraaiona. Choice .1™. Ro"e"« Smiles. Floral De signs. Srr. Orders hr mail, telegraph. W. E. MORTON i *0. Order* token by— A. Af. WIGHT, Under Hotel North. I aaaudt PHOSOaaAPHBR, rn Watkr 3t„ otkr am. rrprrm orricn Ao. OUSTJu Hne PbotORrapb. of All Kind*, from Carte de Visits to Life Size Portraits. We ffaarantee the eery belt work to be obtained In thl. part of the State. noeMdtf bonds. Arkansas City .Kansas. I offer lor .ale *20.000 City Bond, luned by Ar kania. City, Kan-a., and can recommend them ns a ,B®*nnatlon will be Riven Bonds Bought, Sold k Exchanged. H. S. WEBSTER, Gardiner, Maine. declOdeodtf STA-TJE ■•or the New England Crape an i Lace Eea»..k„ lid Crape Lacee, Heraaalaao ireaadUeThZsy* ■oiled or laded, raAHUhad, wa, ranted eanaiuS? Hew Crape greatly I ■proved. H wlute Laoethandeomei) ateaaecd at lethd STEAM FEATHER BED RENOVATR* Feather Bed«,Plilows and ear lad hair _ (team. The only way that moths aad wormm? 5 destroyed. It fa nbeolntely unsafe to nu beds JS Cw. after slokaess or death nntllthey havTl!S saghly renovated bv steam at the Stem On Bdui Fucj Sjdag Imbiifa^ Water Rt.,AugisU,Ms., Established I My EMILS BARBIER A CO. Awarded First Premium at Maine Stnte Fair Any kinds ot Drees Goods, In the pleoss, nto garments, Ribbons, Fringes, Seeks. VsiTT. suppers, Kids, Feathers, ete., disd cleansed, and finished eqnal te Also Gents garments dyed, cleansed, rsssM and pressed ready te wear. Carpets and Lao. Cm tains cleansed. Velvettrimming, of sleighs dycdaS restored te theirprlmltlvecolor.wlthoafaar^ Goods reeelved and retaraedj Send for olreular pricelist. -oUctted by mall, express or laUed'and delivered If desired. H. PKNNIMAN. Agent for Wlnthrop. Miss L. GROVENOR, Arent Hallow,!) Mrs. GOODWIN k COLE, Agt, Gu*,, msvMteodAvtf FLOUR. pfesrl V XXXX Get the Best, —WHICH IS— PILLSBURY’S —BECAUSE IT MAKES— More Bread, Whiter Bread, Better Bread, Than any other Flour. PillsMry’s test XS THE BEST. For Sale by All First-clast Grocer». DovJOdtodla FURS! We invite the attention of intending purchasers of £JNE FURS to our superb stock. We have, without doubt, the beet stock of RELIABLE COOPS in this line of any house in Boston. These goods are all of our own manufacture, hence we quote the LOWEST PRICES for equal quality of goods. Recollect that all our Garments and that we keep no inferior stock. Goods purchased of ns are certain to give superior service and in the end prove the cheapest. INSPECTION SOLICITED. EDWARD KAKAS 404 Washington St. BOSTON. DOVl?dJtw!m GERMAN AND FRENCH, Augusta, Maine. The Most Thorough Efficacious Instruc tions In German k French, by the beat of native teacher# Natural Method, (Berlitz -iyatem). No Eng ll»h used in our recitations This method ensbiet the student, in a comparatively short time, not oaiy to under stand the foreign tongue, but to -SPEAK IT Most careful attention given to pronunciation. Free lectures and readings to pupils. Trial lesson# frse. Prices extremely low. Best of references. The professor will be in the city in a short tuns* Ladles and gentlemen desirous of perfecting the®* •elves in modern languages, will apply to Prof. A. W. Spanhoofd, Lewiston, deciodawln* Maine. ALWAYS BEAK IN MIND —You Can But the Best— Groceries, Provisions, Tea, CoffW. Spioes, Fruit, Nuts, Raisins, Kp, Dates, Prunes, Canned Goods of All Kinds. —ALSO— The Beat Meats and Poultry, Celery, Cranberries, at as Low Prices as elsewhere in the City, LUOIU-SHILIi’S, Water Street, Under Hotel North. oovaOdtt

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Ztral sad £tatt %mt. Friday. Dumber 1ft, 1886 A New Thing. Combination letter-sheet and envelope. Also bill bead* and statement*. The moat convenient, eco nomical, simple and perfect device ever Invented for pn,»1 parties. Mr. Haggerty is a young lawyer °f much promise. He was a graduate of Bo*doin, ’81, and read law with Herbert M. Heath, Esq. The ceremony took place at 8.30 o’clock, being performed by Rev. J. M. Kretntnen of Southbridge. The bride was •hired in a rich cream colored cashmere town, a large company of friends and relstives had the privilege of being present •nd offering their congratulations. The Presents were numerous and elegant. The ®e»ly married couple departed for their Eome in Southbridge, on the Pullman train 11 o’clock. Cttjr Personals. Since the death of Rev. Dr. Quinby, his widow, at the solicitation of many friends and •“embers of the Universalist denomination' •d contemplated the publication of a biog **Phy or memoirs of him. On account of I”- Quinby's recent poor health, she has en obliged to abandon the preparation of the proposed volume. MAUVE STATE GBANGE. Third Day of it* Annual Session in This City Tk« Oacen-BIcet luMM la the After m—m. Yesterday was the third da* of the animal session of the Maine State Grange in this city. The attendance waa hardly as large as on the previous day, as the members had be gun to return home. But it was tbe same good natured gathering of the previous two days, and perfect harmony prevailed. One feature of the morning was the gratu itous distribution of copies of the Maine F%?er*nd Home F»rm »mong the patrops. The forenoon session opened at 9.30 A. M. with Worthy Master Robie in the chair, and the remainder of the officers in their resn»c tive places. r~ The minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted. The worthy master announced the follow ing committee on officers’ report* and ad dresses M. B. Hunt, Charles Gilman, D. M Hall; Sister*, I>. H. Thing, Rufus Ham. On printing Fred Ritchie, Geo. Parcher, Nelson Ham, H. H. Hart, 8. H. Higgins; Sisters, D. F. Field, D. M. Hall. A. C. True. An hour and a half was devoted to the ex emplification of the unwritten work. The report of the committee on claims and grievances was read and accepted. An amendment to Article 1 of the Constitu tion,coming from the National Grange,relative to the cligibilitv for membership in district and county granges, allowing only those to act in such granges who are recommended by subordinate granges aa qualified and worthy candidates for membership, was indorsed. The amendment to the Constitution giving the master of the National Grange the right to vote as a member of the executive com mittee, was ratified. An amendment to the Constitution making the meetings of the National Grange biennial instead of annual was adopted Master Robie stated that he had introduced the amendment into the meeting of the National Grange, where it had received a passage after much opposition. His objection to annual sessions was based on economical grounds. The amendment to reduce the membership fees from 83 to 81, met with much opposi tion and was refused an indorsement by a heavy vote. These amendments are passed by the Na tional Grange and if accepted by three fourths of the subordinate granges become a portion of the Constitution, but otherwise are invalid. At 12.30 the meeting adjourned until after noon. Afternoon. Several amendments.not of public interest, were brought up and acted upon. Hon. I). H. Thing, chairman of the com mittee on agriculture, read the committee’s report. He reviewed the great advancement which had been made in agriculture during the last quarter of a century, and held that the vast fortunes which had been amassed, have largely been derived from the hard la bor of the husbandman. The grange, beheld, should stand between the producer and ab sorber, to see to it that the former was rightfully rewarded for his work. The es tablishment of a national experiment station was advocated and it was urged that there should be a national department of agricul ture, the head of which should occupy a seat only second to that of the secretary of State. The convention was advised to accept that portion of the Wnnliv Master’s address re lative to agriculture ju«t as it stood and the suggestions therein were characterized as wise, timely and pertinent. The worthy master was regarded as having the courage of his convictions and highly commended for his course as master of the grange. These references to Gov. Robie were vigorously ap plauded. The report was accepted by the convention. The report of the committee on officers’ salaries was read and accepted. A letter was read from Sister Rose W. Ritchie nl Winterport. Hon Edward Wiggin of the committee on education, read the report of that committee. Education was characterized as the most po tent influence in elevating mankind. The free public school is one of the most impor tant factors in educating. We would recom mend a uniformity of text-books, the abolition of the district system and adoption of the town system; that school supervisors and officers should give more attention to their duties, and every citizen should make the tm proveiuent of educational facilities a matter of personal effort. The State college was in dorsed by the report and liberal appropria tions for that institution recommended. The report of the committee on mutual aid was offered. It was devoted chiefly to matters pertaining to the Patrons' Mutual Aid Society, which it an insurance organiza tion. The offlcers elect were installed by Past Master Ham. assisted by Past Chaplain Par sons, about an hour being occupied. At 5 o'clock a recess was taken until Evening. The convention met at 7.30 o’clock when some 54 degree members received the fifth degree, it being conferred by Kennebec Pomona Grange, the process requiring one hour and forty five minutes. The committee on resolutions reported through its chairman, Hon. Z. A. Gilbert. The resolutions, which are not of importance to the public, were accepted. A resolution of thanks to the railroads for favors, to Hotel North and Cony House for hospitable treatment received, and to Capital Grange for entertainmeut furnished, was given a passage. The committee on printing reported in favor of giving the printing to the Dirigo Rural at a reasonable compensation, as it is the original grange paper. The report was given a passage. Voted, That the executive committee pro cure the printing of a sufficient number of the proceedings of this grange; also ot the register and that the usual number of copies be sent to the subordinate granges. A vote ot thanks was extended to the Ken nebec Pomona Grange for the admirable manner in which they had administered the fifth deg’ee. Mr. Thing said he believed there was never a time when the farmers in the state were so ripe tor the grange movement as now, and he urged a vigorous campaign. The committee on good of the order re ported through its chairman, J. W. Lang. The committee recommended that every master should endeavor to make the meetings of the grange so instructive that every mem ber will feel that he cannot aflord to stay away; that every grange should own a hall; that there should be a more active interest in education. The worthy master was instructed to ap point one or more deputies in each county to forward the interests of the order, organize new granges an 1 revive d irmant ones. F A. Allen of the committee on fire in surance, favored mutual fire insurance com panies operated by members of the grange. At 10 o’clock a love feast was participated in, bright, racy speeches being made. At 11 o’clock the convention finally ad journed. This has proved the most profita ble meeting the state organization has ever held. The executive committee ot the State Grange will be in session here today, to at tend to some matters left in its care by the Grange. Mt. Pisgah in Winthrop ha* long been famed for its wild scenery and wild view* from it* lofty height*, bat wild cattle were never till thi* fall known to roam through it* dense forest*. Mr. Rutillus Alden, one of the leading agriculturalists in Kennebec coun ty,owns a large tract of land on “Pisgah,” and uat* it for a pasture for large droves of young cattle and sheep.* When “housing time” came this fall he went with two or three other* to get hit atock from tkis pasture. There were tome fifteen head of cattle that had be come to wild that they precipitately fied to the woods on the merest attempt to approach them. Day after day,for weeka.every device known was tried in vain to capture them. Hunger did not tame them, and when the •nows came and vegetation waa buried out of tight these wild cattle still kept to the woods, until finally one after another waa surround ed and captured.-The funeral of Mr. Joae phua Stevens took place Tneaday, and was largely attended. Mr. Stevens was for many years a deputy sheriff of Kennebec county and a very efficient and acceptable officer; be leavea a widow and one sod, Roscoe Stevens, express messenger between Waterville and Skowhegan—An old citizen, Mr. Samuel Webb,died Monday at the National Home tor Disabled Soldier* at Togo*. Mr Webb served during the war in an Illinois regiment and received during hia service* the injury from which he died.—The Unitarian Social Circle met Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mra. E. O. Kelley. There waa a good attendance and an enjoyable time. “Mell” and “Lizzie” know just how to make everybody happy on such an occasion.—Mr. W. E. Whitman is in Boston this week on a business trip.—The loss on the school house bv the recent fire has been adjusted at 8230 —Member* of the hose company are to have rubber suits and hats.—Mr. H. Peoniman, one of our live merchants, has devised a novel way to make collections. He has put 835 in gold in a pint jar, filling the jar with all sizes of beans and peas, and allows all who are in arrears to him by paying up in full before Jan 20th,to guess on the number in the jar. The one guessing nearest will be entitled to 820, the two_ next nearest, 85 each, and the two next 82.50. Guesses thus far vary about 3000 between the highest and the lowest.—School* in the village district will commence the winter term the last Monday in December.— The question of abolishing the school dis tricts at the next annual meeting is being discussed somewhat. This would be a move in the right direction, and result in marked improvement for all the schools in town; there is no reason why so enterprising a town as this should neglect so important a matter.—The new hand organi zed this fall and known as “Robie’s Band” has made very marked improvement under the instruction of Mr. Robie.—It is rumored that “Bailey’s Praying Band” is coming for a short campaign to labor in connection with the Young Men’s Ohristain Association and the churches combined.—Mrs. Howard,whose divorce case attracted considerable attention at the time it tried and went to the law court on account of the extreme age of the parties, having received the alimory decreed her by the court, has bought the farm owned by her husband and gone to housekeeping in connection with her son,a disabled veteran of the late war —Mr. Edwin Morriss, an enter prising young carpenter, is building him a fine residence on “Towle Hill,” one ot the most beautiful locations iu tuwn. II.4LI.OWEI.L. On Friday afternoon and evening, Dec. 18th, there will be a tale at the Univeraaliat vestry, of flowers and useful articles, cake and ice cream. Free admission. Dickens' Christmas Carol Free. Boston, December 17.—Dickens’ “Christ mas Carol” is tbe acknowledged masterpiece among all his Christmas stories. “Old Scrooge” and “Tiny Tim” are very famous characters. Tne whole story, beautifully illustrated, will be given entire in the next Boston Sunday Globe, in addition to all its other features. Those who have read it will want to read it again, and those who have never read it have a rare treat in store. It will sell rapidly. File your order early. The advantages of advertising are striking ly illustrated in the order just received by Sir. S. K. Niles, the Boston advertising agent for one insertion of an advertisement, in one publication for #2,000. This is probab ly the largest order ever given for one inser tion of an advertisement, and shows the ex tent to which advertising is done by those who appreciate its benefits. Local notices. fei“l)resMnakinz or plain sewing by the day by Misa O. A. Webber, at Mrs. Ai Staples, corner Winthrop and State street. decl6tlw*.

j^y^Grcat Reduction—in crockeryware and toilet sets. In order to close out my entire stock shall sell the same at cost; also a large lot of ladies’ shoe polish, brush brooms, glassware.etc. Come early and get the first choice. E. N. Trask, State St. decl4-deod2w FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Complaint, you have a printed guarantee on every bottle of Shiloh’s Vitalizer. It never fails to cure. Sold by Bowditch, Webster Co. Know thyself by reading the “Science of Life,” the best medical work ever published, for young ami middle-aged men. mavTdAwly. fttarnru. In East Bluehill, Dec. 12, James E.Cooper to Miss Heilie E. Webster, both of Bluehill In Waltham, Dec. 13, E. B. Dunbar of Sullivan, to Misa F. W. Clark of Franklin. Uiei. In Vaasalboro, Dec. 16, John S. Dearbon, ajred 37 years, 10 months. In Hancock, Dec. 13, Mary B. Mercer, aged 5 yrs., 7 months. In Milltown, Dec. 9, Nathaniel Lee, aged 72 years, 8 months. SALVATION OIL, The Greatest Cure on Earth for Pain,” Wilt relieve more quickly than any other known remedy. Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Swellings, Bruises, Bums, Scalds, Cuts, Lumbago, Sores, Frost bites, Backache, Wounds, Headache, Toothache, Sprains, dtc. Sold byall Druggists. Price 25 Cents a Bottle. State News. Catholic College—Building* Bcbeed —Thaxks to HIE Lawteb—The Bahho* Case Aoaie—Fbom the Secoed o*omT TO THE Cellae, With opr Staies— It West Off. Aboostooe. The Commercial Caribou correipoodeot writes Van Boren College is now fullr mmed and boarded in. The building i* a fine looking structure sod commands a fine view of the St. John rirer. Two professors are now here instructing the incoming class and four others are to be added next summer. The college will cost from fifteen to twenty thousand dollars. Father Sweron, of French* ville, baa already given one thousand dollars and hU parish will give five hundred Sev eral prominent citizens propose scholarship*, which will probably be established. A few days since a little boy three years old, child of Wm. Goggins, of Washburn, while running with an ax, fell and cut one noger so badly as to require amputation. Cyrus Chase, Esq., of Westfield, raised last season, 1400 bushels of potatoes on five acres. Hi* entire crop was 1660 bushel*. The buildings of John H Clark of Easton were destroyed by fire early Monday morn ing. Part of his stock was burned, together with his hay and grain and farming tools. The total loss is estimated to be about $1200 with $800 insurance on the buildings, furni ture and grain. Mr. Clark bad a very narrow escape from the fire himself, but finally suc ceeded in getting out somewhat injured. CcMBEBLANl). The Westbrook Manufacturing Company petitioned the county commissioners to re duce the valuation put npon their property bv the assessors of the town from 8278.000 to 8188,000 claiming that it was an over valua tion for the purpose of taxation. The com missioners rendered their decision Tuesday denying the prayer of the petioners. A valuable horse owned by A. Quinby of Saccarappa. was made worthless by falling through a culvert in the road in the vicinity of Auburn, last Monday The Argus says: There is a prisoner in Portland jail who was twenty-nine months ago sentenced to twenty-four months impris onment. His counsel believing he could pro cure a setting aside of the verdict, has for over two years been at work upon it at a large expense to his client, who in the mean time languishes behind the bars. He might have been at liberty five months ago, but his counsel advised him not to accept this ira prisonment as any part of his sentence. So if the Law Court decides against him, he will yet have two vears in prison, in which to re flect upon the advantage of following the ad vice of a gritty and persistent lawyer. Hancock. George Emerson, charged with stealing some articles of clothing from the boarding house of Mason Cushman, in Ellsworth, was tried before the Police Court, found guil ty, and sentenced 910 and costs and thirty days in jail. The average membership of the several granges in Hancock connty, is larger than any other county in the State, being upwards of one hundred. Penobscot. Alex. McLain of Mattawamkeag, the noted bear hunter, has received 950 bounty on 10 bears killed by him this season. Later information from counsel says the Bairon case will probably come up at the January term of the Supreme Judicial Court in Bangor, not in the form of an appeal in the old suit of the bank against the estate, re ferred to the auditors, but in the form of a suit of the estate against the bank to recover money alleged to be wrongfully held by the bank. There are a good many legal mazes in this case, and it will be a long time before the last of it is heard.— Whig. Somerset. The necessary 200 acres of sweet corn have been subscribed to insure the running of the corn factory in North Anson the coming sea son. During the past season, twenty-four dwell ing houses, one store and one post-office,each with a tenement above,one printing office and one church, besides many additions to those already here, have been built within the limits of Madison village. York. Mr. Tristram Berry, a Biddeford carpen ter who is employed in building a cottage at Fortune’s Rocks, fell from the second story of the building, through a scuttle, striking on the cemented cellar floor. He struck some projecting boards, thereby breaking his fall, but was pretty badly bruised and jarred. The Times says that A. F. Smith, who has charge of the loom repairs in the Pepperell mills, lost several fingers by getting them caught in a planer. Wednesday. The accidental discharge of a gun put a charge of shot into the leg of the youngest child of Eugene Knights, who lives between Biddeford and Kennebunkport. The child will doubtless recover. At Large. The following is a full list of ex-members of the Maine Legislature who were present Tuesday evening at the Boston meetings R. K. Hamilton, Boston (formerly of Bidde ford); Henry W. Paine. Cambridge (Hallow ell) C. E. Ranlett, Newton (Thoroaston); W. P. True, Malden (Sanford and Lebanon) Stephen Jennings, Cambridge (Bangor); Judge Henry Carter, Bradford (Portland); William H Kilby, Boston (Easlport); L. L. Wadsworth, Chelsea, (Pembroke); Park man Houghton, Boston (Eastport); John W. Farwell, Melrose (Lewiston); B. T. Chalo ner, Boston (East Machtas); P. S. J. Tal bot, Malden (East Machias) Edwin Smith, Boston (Warren); Harrison Hume, Boston (Cherrvfleld) J E. Butler, Boston (Bidde tord); Nathaniel Littlefield, Chelsea (Ly man). Janies H. Douglas, dry goods dealer, Bucksport, has gone into insolvency. Foye Co., grocers, Bath, have been at tached. They owe about $8'X) and have as sets of about 81.600 Horsford's Add Phosphate. Well Pleased. Dr. C- Roberts, Winchester, III says: "I have used it with entire satisfaction in cases of debility from age or overwork, and inebri ates and dyspeptics, and am well pleased with its effects." Bad drainage causes much sickness. Bad blood and improper action of the liver and kidneys is bad drainage to the human system, which Burdock Blood Bitters will remedv. declS-dAwlw A NASAL INJECTOR free with each bot tle ol Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy. Price 50 cents. Sold by Bowditch. Webster A Co. Saved Proas the Grave. “A severe cold, ending in a hard dry cough caused me to past many sleepless nights until it seemed as though my head would burst. I told my friends that I must die. I was advised to try Dr Seth Arnold’s Cough Killer. First dose was a great surprise; slept all night in peace. It cured me right up. Persuaded my friends to try it snd it has cured every case."—Msrshal H. Moody, South Hadley, Mast. For sale by all drug gists. Price, 25c.. 50c. snd 81.00 per bottle. Dr. Seth Arnold's Pills are mild and gen tle in action. declo dAwlw Always call for Colg»n’a Taffy Tolu. decllflw SHILOH’S CURE will immediately re lieve Cronp, Whooping Cough and Bronchi its. Sold by Bowditch, Webster A Co. How many people say your plaster bests everything I have tried. The Hop Plaster really enret Backtab*, Stitch, Sciatica.Lame Side or Hip. or pains in aav part The best porous plaster known.25c. declodeodAwlw POWDER Absolutely Pure. rfcis powder never varies, a marvel of parity wreafth, and wholesomeness. More eoonomioal than the ordinary kinds, and oaanot be sold in competi tion with the maltitnde of low test, short wefrbt, ■Jam or phosphate powders. >old only in oans. Rotal Baking Powdkk Co., 1M WaUstreet.ST.T. octatAwlv Granite Hall, THURSDAY EVENING, DEC. 24. Christmas Eve. First and only representation in this city by the DOYLY CARTE OPERA COMPANY, 50 Artists —50 Under the management of Mr. John Stetson, of Mr. W. S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan's latest work, the new Japanese Opera In two arts,entitled the MIKADO; Or the Town of Titipu. Mr. Stetson would respectfully remind the musical public that this will be the Only Authorised and Genuine Production of the "Mikado" in this city, the Exclusive Right to the Original Orchestral Score and Libretto, together with the original models af the scenes and the designs tor the wardrobe, armor and properties from the Savoy Theatre, London, having been legally assigned to him by the author and composer through their representative, Mr. R. D'Ovly Carte, for New York, Boston and the New England States. The Opera will be presented with an Admirable Cast, Complete Chorus and Gr ind Orchestra A spe cial car is used for the transportation of the New and Magnilcent Scenery, Costly Real Antique Japanese Costumes, Armor, etc constituting in every detail an exact counterpart of the famous original i reduc tions of the Savoy Theatre, London, and the Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York. The sale of seats will open at Hunt's Music Store on Monday morning. Pricks Reserved Seats 75a. and $1.00. Admis sion 50c. Excursion trains will be run wherever practicable to accommodate suburban patrons. aecISdlw BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAYCOODS —AND— Seasonable Novelties, Expressly Selected for X-MAS AND NEW YEARS, —AT— Pierce’s Book Store, AUGUSTA. norSOdtf BURXQGK fBiiWfcl 11 BLOOD BlfSERS? ruJtMHBnHMtia.smA Burdock Blood Bittiirs WILL Purify the Pip'd. Burdock Blood Bitters PM.ET Sound. Refreshing Steep. Burdock Blood Bitters I-ON That Tired. Weary Feeling, Sick Headache. G .—l hive boon subject ti Sick H iilachc f >r yt ari. :i:nl have tried, in vr.;n, ninny ndverti-ed lemedier ami sev al uliysirtan*, liulalltono purpo-e. At ia.t I ined vour 15. 15. Bitters—without inUtU fault. I admit—but today I cm illy'av, that after takingtbe third belli I Imvc not Mitfered from it. 1 recommend i; t j all my fiiend"; several liave been cuicd by it. Mv lath* trramlson was p r mancnlly cured of Biliousness and Sick Head.idle, v li.c'.i w e so severe ns to ;a so convulsions. They have all ceased Slutc lie commenced the use of B.B.B. ilKS. B. C. B IDLE. Orair'e, Lur.crnc County, Pa. Now its the Time —TO BUT— Christmas Goods. moss WERE NEVER 50 LOW WATCHES, JEW. ELKT, VER WARE. EYE AND OPERA GLASS ES. A food assort meat at A. n. WIGHT’S, Augusts. declOdfodAw3w HOLIDAY CARDS, FROSTED, FRINGED, —ASD— NO VBZjTZBS —iif— Bute d In Thr bib, —SOW OPEJf AT— Gannett Morse’s. avThc Bet Assortment sad Lowest PrtoH-M State of Maine. Executive Depabtmeet, Aagnsta, Dec. 14, IW. NOTICE Is hereby siren that petition for the pw don of James M. Morse, a convict in the State Prison aader sentence for the crime of perjury. Is now pending before the Governor mad Connell, and s hearing thereon will be granted in the Cou eil Chamber at Aagnsta, on Wednesday the ttrd day ot December, at 12 o'clock M. OR ASIAN BAL SMITH, Scc'y of State. dec!8d4t HOLIDAY POODS 1 An Extensive Assortment of Useful Articles at EXTREMELY LOW PRICES 1 -C XSISTIXG or— Collars, Cuffe, Neckties, Fancy Suspenders, Silk Hand kerchiefs, and Mufflers, Hosiery, Gloves, Mittens, Ac., Ac. o COME AND EXAMINE “The Patent National Shirt,” the Best White Shirt In the Market. MEN’S AND BOYS’ SUITS AND OVERCOATS AT BOTTOM PRICES. $i 3LAXS£>Et<L» Uncter Hotel North, 4 Doors So. P. O., AUCUSTA, MAINE. AcptlSdlf AFtf Attractive Toilet and Fancy Goods FOB THE HO LI DA YS. REASONABLE PRICESf -AT Partridges’ Drug Store. CHRISTMAS CARDS, TASTEFUL AND ATTRACTIVE SELECTIONS. ELEBANT FRENCTCONFECTIONERY, Chocolates, Bon-bons, Etc., Fine American Candies. PARTRIDGE BRO’S, TTiuief Granite Unit. Zi. 3P. Z*XTTZ*a*. HOLIDAY GOODS 3N OW OPBN. 1 l -THE BEST LINE OF BOOKS AID CARDS TO BE FOUND IN THE CITY. Z* f» CARDIWER, MAINE. CARPETS. CARPETS. PREBLE A KEENE, Gardiner, Maine. Preble Keene of Oardiner, have an IMMENSE STOCK OF CARPETS OF ALL GRADES. Straw Carpets, Oil Cloths, Crumb Cloths, Rusts Hats. AIIGIICTA P IIAI I mifCI I BUYERS pleaac .-all and examine Humid I ft tt nnLLUVTCLL our stock before buying elaewhere. DCMCMDCD "v win pay your car fare both RCmCmDClA ways it you buy a carpet ot ui, anil If we do not .ell lower than can be bought in Augu.ta, we will gire a return ticket free. Carpet, are only a aide ahow with ua. F,ui*nitiii*e Undertaking Are our rtgular business, and everything in the above lines and Carpets delivered FREE in any part of Augusta or Hallowell. PREBLE Ac KEENE. _diclldlm HOLIDAY GOODS. Just received at E. ROWSE’S, consisting of Gold and Silver Watches, Ladies’ and Gents’ Gold and Plated Chains, Fine Gold and Plated Jewelry, Gold and Silver Thimbles. Gorham’s, Reed Barton’s and Rogers Brother’s Fine Silver Plated Ware, Spoons, Forks and Knives. Spectacles and Eye Glasses in all styles. LARGEST STOCK! LOWEST PRICES. Second Door North of Post Office, AUGUSTA, MAINE, Sllftf Mr. T. Home, At E.Rowse s Jewelry Store, Who will Uka ordarm, ud ukt prlaaa tb, urn, m ouraalraa. Vo Ohiiv for lliiiim FUNERAL FLOWERS A SPECIALTY. I. E. HUTCHINSON Go. Florists Portsiol, N. H

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vans a» nuw. Dr. James D. Ban a druggist and phyricka of tbs old school, residing at 871 East Main 8t„ Bridgeport, Connecti cut, i* full of prana for Athlophoros. TUa la what ha baa to aay: “I hars been n resident of this city for tan yania and aa conversant with the pre vailing diacaaea in this section. None is ao common as rheumatism and neuralgia. Du ring the foil season 1 have a busy practice with neuralgia and rheumatic patients, nd I prescribe Athlophoros with unpar idled succeas. It u a perfectly safe medicine, and eo pan that a baby can •ike it.” hie of the happiest men in Maine now adays is William Sawyer, of West Hamp den, Penobscot county. Mr. Sawyer is a butcher, long and favorably known in his county, and that he has abundant cause for his happiness will appear from the fol lowing statement. I was sick last fall with rheumatism,” he says, ‘‘and a lady sent me word to try Vthlophoros. I did so. When I got the medicine the minister was at my house. At four o’clock it took him and two others to get me up off’the bed. I took the Ath lophoros and in lets than two hours one man got me off the l ed and in ten hours I got on alone, and in eighteen hours my fever had all gone. I have recommended the medicine to three others that were not so badly off as I was and it worked like a charm. I tell the doctors that 1 will bet fifty dollars that I can cure any rheuma tism fever, I don’t care how bad, in twenty hours with one Louie of Athlophoros. 1 am a butcher going around all over the country and I have to tell this story some times ten times a day. I wouldn’t be with out Athlophoros, and carry it with me all the time.” I wish to say a word In praise of Ath lophoros,” says K. J. Flood, of Oxford, Me. I was taken with rheumatism hot May and was treated by my Tamil v doc tor for some time without relief, f then tried every other rheumatic cure I could hear of with the same result. Borne five weeks ago I by chance learned of Athlo phoros. I bought a bottle and began tak ing it and in less than twenty-four hours I could walk without a cane ami suffered no pain. I have taken two bottles and to-day I am i«ldo to do a hard day’swork. I con sider it thegreatest rheumatic remedy ever known. Since I have been cured 1 have had a number of people come to me to ask what I took to cure me. To-day 1 have had three ladies from a distance of six il'S to hear about the great remedy. Tiieie are three persons in my village that are now using it with the happiest results.” Mrs. Charles II. Gifford, of Lincoln Cen tre, Me-, says: "I cannot express my thanks for the benefit i have received from the use of ore Little of Athlophoros. I inherited rheu matism from rnv mother, who suffered un told agony until her death. Mv father spent hundreds of dollars to get help tor her and found none. I have tried many different remedies, but never got any re lief to speak of from them, except from Athlophoros, which I can truly say has helped me. I wish to get a few more Lit tles, so that I can let some of my suffering friends have some.” If you cannot get Athlophoros of your drug gist, we will send itexpresa paid, on receipt of regular prtee—one dollar per bottle. We prefer that von buy It from your druggist, but if lie hasn't It, do not be persuaded to try' something else, but order at once from us. an directed! Athlophoros Co., 112 Wall Street, New York. L A PIE 8! PROMPT ^RELIABLE. Endorsed by Physicians. It quickly induces the Liver to healthy action, removing the causes that produce Bilious Headache, Dyspepsia, Files, Sco. By the use of HUNT’S REMEDY and Bowels will regain their strength, and the blood will be perfeotly purified. It curcN Female complaints and by its use monthly sickness Is rendered painless. It Is purely vegetable, and meets n want never before fur nished to the public, and the utmost reliance may be placed In it. RELIABLE WORDS. “He who lire* after nature shall never be poor." A Clergyman. Rev. Charles Pike, of Waterbary, Coon., f-ays "I contracted a weakness of the kidneys, which was made worse by drinking water In the dltferent places where I resided. 1 suffered severely 1 pur chased a bottle of IlUXT’s [Kidney and Liver] Rkm Km with the guarantee that it would help me, as It afterward did.” “In an orderly house, all is soon ready." A (Arataful Lnily. “This Is to certify that I have used Hunt's [Kid ney and Liver] Kkmkdy tor the kidneys ami other troubles with very ratlsfsctory results, and would recommend the same to those afflicted as I was. Gratefully, Mrs. D. F. Peck, Ansonia, Ct." “Out of debt out of danger." My Wife's Mother. Mr. Charles W. Morris, Eagle Office, Pittsfield, Mass., writes:-“M\ wife's mother had been in a ▼ery precarious condition with dropsy, or Bright’s disease of the kidneys. Hunt's [Kidney and Liver] Rkmkpy has worked a miracle in her." Price $1.25. Send for Illustrated Pamphlet to HUNT’S KKMKOY CO., Providence, R. I. Sold by all druggists. C. N- CRITTENTON, General Aaent, New York narM&wrod nr lm *G(ct the Best” HOP BLASTERS Kill pain, soothe and stimulate the tired muscles, and wonderfully strengthen weak parts. All the valuable medicinal virtues of fresh Hope, combined with Burgundy Pitch and Canada Balsam. Applied to Backache. Sciatica, Rheumatism, Crick, Stitches, Side Ache, Kidney AJTbetions, Sore Chest or any of tho various pains and weaknesses so common, instant relief is given Cures Dyspepsia and Liver troubles without internal dosing. Sold everywhere, SOc. S for $1. Mailed for prioe. HOP PLASTER CO., Prop*rs, Boston, Mess ^Wonderful STREJfGTHENER oclMeodAw-chgwky.nrlf JONES THORNDIKE, [Sucoessors to Jones Brothers.] Manafactnrers and dealers in Caskets and CoAns. Door and Window Frames, House Finish and ryp aad Window Doreens. Prompt attention given to Job Work or all kinds Sawing, Band Sowing a»d Planing. Wood taming n specialty. Stair newels and banisters furnished at short notlee. Also bracket* of all tiles made to or der at reasonable rates. Allen A Small Bonding, Bangor St Angnsta Me. James a. Jonas. H. A. Tmoeediee, mayltdsooiy Bail; Iteimrtrt Journal. At IBP DDE JOflUlr Published, at Augusta. Me., every Wednesday by TERMS: •».N torn year. •1.00 for six months. Me. for throe months. ft* MT ram JOU&XAL la issued every morning except Sunday, at •7.00 a year. •3.30 for six months, 1.73 for three months, 00 cents per month Advertising Rates Can be bad on application at the ofloe. The Dally and Weekly taken together afford the best advertising median) for this section of the State. BOOK AND JOB PRINTING. The Kennebec Journal establishment is prepared at all times to give immediate attention to orders of any kind of book or Job printing. We have every facility for doing work cheaply and well. Have new presses, large quantities of paper stock, and the latest styles of type. Orders by mail will receive prompt attention Woman and Home. The Whirling Metropolis and its Ceas LESS ArTIFCIALITY. There is less domesticity among the women of New York than in any other American city. There is less home life in New York than any other American city. There is hardly a house from one end of the city to the other that looks like a home. The streets are unhomelike—the elevated railroads—all the hard, jangling mass of stone and iron, are only suggestive of a makeshift, tempora ry style of existence. It is like living in a hotel close to a railroad depot where one’s ears are constantly belabored with the ring ing of bells and the sizzing of steam. Take a look up and down one of our streets whether up or flown town. The houses are jammed together as if they were packed for shipment, the streets are made of granite boulders and the endless stream of horses and vehicles is shod with steel. Fifth ave nue looks like a barren waste Not a tree or a bit of grassy yard softens its hard and unsympathetic aspect. The sun shines, but in summer that but makes the stones dryer and hotter; the wind blows, but in winter that but makes the prospect bleaker and more cheerless. Nature is almost denied admission. Artificiality reigns over all, and dominates all with remorseless will. A pri vate residence in New York is a private hotel; hence there is nut much difference between living at home and living at a public house. People come to New York from every where. The death rate is far greater than tbe birth rate. People are born before they come here, but they stay here to die. The only memories of home most of us have are founded bacic in Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, France, England, Ireland. Germa ny or somewhere else. People come here to make money, just as they flocked into Cali fornia in 1849 and 1850. nnd many of them grow very rich nnd build fine houses and have troops of servants and go to Europe every summer and hive yatchs and build cot tages at watering places and amaze the whole world with their extravagances. But all this involves the neglect, the destruction of home and home life. From a man’s standpoint this is not dis tressing at least it is not so as long as he looks at the present only and takes a selfish view of life. A man is very well adapted to living in a hotel or in a steam yacht or on a railroad car. He can even camp out, go sol diering. live around the borders of the north pole or put up with the accommodations of Central Africa. But how about the women and children? What a life It is for them in New York. The children that grow up in this great whirling metropolis are much like the chickens made by patent incubators, flav orless and characterless. Mothers farm out their children to the nursery maid and go out to enjoy themselves in the theatre or at re ceptions. The glare of ceaseless artificiality comes in to dry up every tender and enno bling impulse. Home is woman's kingdom. If it is not, she has none at all. All her efforts to get outside and make something else her king dom have been disastrous to society in gen general and fatal to herself in particular. She is the natural conservator of all the sim ple virtues, the first teacher of the primary lessons of life, the appointed guardian of the infant race, and it is around the fireside that her sweet and gentle influences fall upon the heart like the summer rain falls upon the grateful earth. She is the first leader. The first footsteps follow after hers. To her the hands are first held out, and she goes astray and is lost in the gay world; what becomes of the future? The whole tendency of New York life is to destroy all the associations and endearments of home and turn womanhood adrift on a restless sea of dissipation, extrav agance and waste. The result of this is that New York will become nothing but a center ot exhaustion—a sort of remorseless Moloch, where people are thrown in to be eaten up and destroyed with no aftergrowth. It is a happy circumstance that New York does not include the whole country.—-V. World. Josh Billing’!* Dog. How the Genial Hpmorist Sold his Dog and a Party of College Boys at one Trade. The New York Tribune tells of Josh Bill ings that once tramping with a yellow dog as his companion,he fell among some Yale boys in a Connecticut village hotel. They took him for a farmer from way-back, and set out to have some fun with him. On their enquir ing with affected interest after the health of his wife and children. Josh, with counter feited simplicity, gave them a graphic ac count ot his family and farm. “Of course you belong to the church?” asked one of the boys. “Yes, the Lord be praised, and my father and grandfather before me.” “Now, I suppose you wouldn’t tell a lie,” said one of the students “Not for the world.” “What will you take for that dog?” point ing to Joah’s cur, which was crouching be neath his chair, s “I won’t take 820 for that dog.” “Twenty dollars! “Why, he’s not worth twenty cents.” •‘I assure yon I would not take 820 for him.” ‘•Come my friend,” said the student, who, with hia companions, was hent on having some fun with the old man. “Now you say you won’t tell a lie for the world. Let me see if you will not do it for 820, I’ll give you 820 for your dog.” “I’ll not take it.” “You will not? Here! Let me see if this will not tempt you to a lie,” added the stu dent. producing a small bag of half dollars, wnich be built up in small piles on the table. Josh was sitting bv the table with his hat in his hand, apparently unconcerned. “There,” added the student, “there are $20, all in silver; I will give you that for the animal.” Josh quietly raised his hat to the edge of the table, and quick as thought, scraped all the money into it, except one half dollar, and then exclaimed: “I won’t take your 880! Nineteen and a half is as much as that dog is worth; he is yoar property.** miscellaneous. A Novelty In Balloons. Owe Which It n Claimed Cah be Di rected at Wax. a When the members of the Military Ser vice Institution entered the museum build ing on Governor’s Island on Thursday af ternoon. they found two wires stretched across the museum hall in front ot the stage. Resting on them, near tbe south window, was an elliptical object about 30 inches long, covered with black material, and with projecting points in front and behind. Small wheels attached to a frame work kept it upon the wires. Its resem blance to a crushed umbrella on a play truck was striking. A blackboard on the platform displayed several designs, one of them a very flattering outiine of the um brella-like contrivance, The drawing was intended to illustrate the principles ot a dirigible balloon, or a balloon that can be directed without any connection with the earth. Tbe design on wheels was a model of a dirigible balloon not wholly in dependent of the earth, and operated along wires by electric power. When the party had assembled, Gen. Russell Thay er of Philadelphia, stepped upon the plat form and began to explain the workings of these balloons in a paper entitled “Di rigible Balloons tor War Purposes.” Gen. Thayer said that little real prog ress had been made in balloons for 100 years until, in November last, Capt. Re nard ascended from Mendon, France, sailed in the air in a nine-mile breeze for three-quarters of an hour, and landed safelv where he had started. The balloon had been scientifically constructed, and it turned out to be what it had been in theo ry. Gen. Thayer has applied Renard’s principles and devices of bis own to the balloons that he explaired on Thursday. I “The motor which I have devised,” he said, “consists essentially of a high-speed air compressor, coupled directly to a specially designed carbonic acid gas en gine and a reservoir. iDto which the com pressed air is forced until the required pressure per square inch is obtained. The rear end of this reservoir is so arranged that at given intervals the confined energy is suddenly released, thus producing a powerful motive thrust forward. The amount of power thus rendered available is dependent upon the discharge. By the use of the carbonic acid gas engine we have no coal or water and we avoid all danger from fire. Another form of mo ter consists of a powerful blower drawing in air from forward, effecting the continu ous discharge of a large volume through a nozzle pointing sternward, by this means developing a powerful continuous force acting forward. If a hollow truncated cone be placed over the nozzle and the air be discharged through it, outside air is drawn in through the annular opening, and, mixing with the jet, has velocity im parted to it. In experiments made with water and using five such cones it was found that the forward thrust of the mo tor was increased at once 50 per cent. “The dirigible balloon consists of two portions. The buoyant part, which cor responds to the hull of a water ship, is made of superposed tissues of strong silk and rubber, and the shape is that of a cir cular spindle, in which the long horizontal axis is three and two-thirds the length of the diameter amidships. This structure is filled with hydrogen gas, and is per fectly rigid. No yielding can take place in this as in the ordinary form of balloon, and broad bands should preferably be used to netting to support the deck. The deck of the ship upon which the machinery is placed is below the buoyant part of the structure, and is firmly supported and braced. Opposite the centre of the ship is a lower deck, completely inclosed and separated from the rest of the structure. From the motor the pipe leads all or part of the energy utilized in the production of motion to the stern of the ship, and is there terminated by a nozzle fitted on a ball and socket joint. The arrangement permits the nozzle to be moved in any direction at pleasure, and by a movement of the nozzle from the wheel the ship may be steered in any direction, thus avoiding^the necessity for a rudder.” Gen. Thayer's assistant touched the bat tery and ran the model across the hall on wires. Gen. Thayet said he would have brought the model of the independent bal loon from Philadelphia only it was 30 feet long and 10 feet in diameter, and might make trouble in a small room. He quoted figures to show that the independent bal loon encountered a proportionately de creased resistance as in increased in size, and that theorists therefore thought an ideal balloon should be 3.000 feet long. The size approved by the Ordinance Board for tests was 367 feet long and 100 feet in diameter. It could carry 55 tons, or a good-sized locomotive. Such a balloon could lay a large city or a fleet under tri bute by dropping dynamite bombs down from the sky. The electric balloon, con structed on the same plan, ought to be bal lasted so as to keep it on the wires. Tele graph wires would be strong enough to carry such a balloon, but cables would be better because they could convey more eleciricity. The wires could be run on supports stout enough only to hold the wires. Such balloons could be propelled 70 miles an hour against 40 as a present maximum in calm weather for the inde pendent balloons. They would be useful in carrying men and supplies from the rear of an army to the front at short no tice. Gen. Thayer says he has proved by experiment that his designs will work.— N. Y. Times. _ Burned Her Maid’s Letters. In the employ of ore of the wealthiest la dies of Rochester has been for some time a colored domestic. The girl was young, and evidently had many male admirers, for she rtceivtd quite a number of letters almost daily. Her mistress was annoyed at this, and about two weeks ago two letters came for the domestic and reached the hands of the lady who petulantly threw them into the stove. The following day the postman handed an other letter to the girl herself, and told her that she was receiving a great many letters. "Not so many," she replied. "This is the first one I have got in a week." The letter carrier asserted that he had brought two only the day before. The girl went to her mis tress and demanded an explanation. The lady said “Yes, I did get two letters for you. but I threw them into the stove. You are re ceiving altogether too many letters lately.” And she told the story to her husband at night as a good joke. The latter looked grave when the girl threatened to bring suit, and the upshot of the whole matter is that the girl has been paid an even $2,000 to keep the case out of the courts. The mistress now has a new girl, but the old one doesn’t care. Maybe she will go to Europe.—Albany Argus. Nothing but superlative merit can account for the phenomenal reputation achieved by Salvation Oil. It kills pain. Price 25 cents. The Darwinian theory perplexes the multi tude. They object to descendants from mon keys. But not even a baby objects to Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup. A Sensation of relief is sure to follow the use of Ayer's Sarsaparilla, and thousands thankfully acknowledge its good effects. Charles C. Smith, ’Craftsburv, Vt., says: “I have been troubled, for a long time, with a humor, which appeared on my face in ugly pimples and blotches. Ayer's Sarsa parilla cured me. I consider it the best Wood purifier in the world.” of the feelings of Mrs. T. P. Cushing, 87 Suffolk st., Chelsea, who, after being so afflicted with Salt Rheum that her fingers would crack open, and bleed and itch ter ribly, was cured by four bottles of Ayer's Sarsaparilla. Mrs. E. G. Evans. 78 Carver st., Boston, Mass., suffered severely from rheumatism and debility. Ayer’s Sarsapa rilla proved a specific in her case. Francis Johnson, Editor of the “German Ameri can,” Lafayette, Iud., writes: For years 1 have been subject to chronic attacks of neuralgia, especially at the commencement of spring. I have derived great benefit from Ayer’s Sarsaparilla.” It has Saved and restored thousands. Walter Barry, 7 Hollis st.. Boston, Mass., after vainly try ing a number of medicines, for the cure of lumbago, was persuaded to try Ayer's Sarsaparilla. He writes: “Tour valuable medicine not only relieved me, but I be lieve it has worked a perfect cure, although my eomplaint was apparently chronic.” Thos. Dalby, Watertown. Mass., has long been a sufferer from lumbago and rheu matism. So great has been his improve ment since using In Court one who needs help is iudecd fortunate who finds friend. But he is still more fortunate who discovers that be may eradicate the poisons of scrofula from his system by the use of Ayer's Sarsaparilla. Scrofula is one of the most terrible of all diseases. It is in the blood, corrupting and contaminating every tissue and fiber In the whole body. Patrick Tfv p# Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Is the best The following, from R L King. Richmond, Va., is corroborated by Purcell, Ladd A Co druggists, of that city Mr K writes (May 12, 18S*>: “My son Thomas, aged 12, has suffered horribly, for three years, with scrofula, in its worst form His case was said to be incurable, t n arm was useless; bis right leg was paralyzed: a large piece of bone had cut through the skin at the shoulder-blade, and three large sores constantly discharged offensive mat ter. He began taking Ayer’s Sarsaparilla on the Ctb of March, and. oh, wbat a change; Indeed, a miracle. In a few weeks the sores began to heal; he gained strength, and could walk around the house. We persevered with the Sarsa parilla, yet having little hope of his re covery. To-day he can run as far as any other boy of his age. The sores on his arm, shoulder, and back, have nearly healed, his muscles are strengthening, and lie is the picture of health.’’ Equally important facts concerning the use of Ayer’s Sar Ayer’s Sar saparilla saparilla that he has every reason to be lieve it will effect a permanent cure. by other members of Mr. King's family, are contained in the same letter. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer Co., Lowell, Maas., V. S. A. For sale by all Driissists. Trice $1; six bottles for So. JOHNSMP ANODYNE The lout Wonderful Family H B fl I BH B HBB B B BBB other Kernedles .or fl B M fl fl M B fl fl OjTCURES-Diphtheria. fl IBI IBBI Bfl 9 CURES-Catarrh. Cho. Croup, Asthma, Bron- B fl ^Bfl B BBBB H BB B era Morbus, Dysentery, chitis, Neuralgia, Rheu- fl fl BBB fl BBBB ^pi B«B B Chronic Diarrhopa, Kin mutism, Blooding at the fl fl fl ^fl fl flflflfl fl fl^fl fl uey Troubles, .ml Spinal Lungs, Hoarseness, In- fl fl fl ^fl fl fl fl fl fl ^fl fl Diseases, tlrrulaw fr^e. fiuenza. 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mornings, or to Belfast and Dexter, or beyond Ban gor, on Sunday mornings. Gardiner Accommodation Train. AUGUSTA TO GARDINER. A. H. r.k. P.M. Augusta lv., 8.36 2.00 6.3C Haflowell lv., 8.33 2.08 5.37 Gardiner ar., 8.50 3.35 5.53 GARDINER TO AUGUSTA. Gardiner lv., 7.45 LOO 4.46 Hallowell v., e.Ot 1.18 5.0a Augusta, ar., 8.10 |.3S 6.10 Freight Trains. For Portland and way, 8.40 and 11.40 A. M. For Tanoeboro and way, 12.56 and 4.22 P. M. Due from Boston and way, 12.38 and 4.13 P. M. Due from Vanoiboro and way, 8.26 and 11.15 A. M. Through tickets to California and all points South and West may be had of E. H. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta, the only office selling via all routes and checking baggage free of expense, „^J>AY80N TUCKER, Gen*l Manager. F. R. BOOTHBY, Gen'l Pass, and Ticket Art. Portland, Oct. 8,1888. Eastern Steamboat Co. BATH AND BOOTHBAY LINE. Winter Arrangement, via. Wiscasset.Corn* menclng Wednesday, Dec. lasts. Leave Boothbay, daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.15 A. M., for Wiscasset, connecting with trains on Knox A Lincoln Railroad. Returning leave Wiscasset at 3.55 P. M., or on ar rival ol train which leaves Bath at 3 Oj P. M. Landing daily at Westport, Sawyer’s Island and Southport. Train- stop at the Steamboat Landing. H. W.SWANTON, octl7eodly__Treasurer. Soap PATS NO FANCT PROFIT But is an original compound, made from the PUREST STOCK, and is sold by the makers and dealers nearer the cost of production than any other Laundry Soap in the market. See that you get this Soap, and not accept any of the numerous imitations that pay the grocer more money to recommend. The word WELCOME and the Clasped Hands are on every bar. AUGUSTA STEAM LAUNDRY, Corset Building, East Side. BLACKINOTON AGREELY, Prop's. irfnialij DreW*' U“ C*rl*1,J nuow Sham* a AUaMrtt.oai, -d promptly done. Satlrfaetloa Oftei br poatal promptly nttiailail to. fltTifo MlM for aaddaU^tWO** or ohara*, IwmST whknth^7^ ^b, Whn, AJttrsxn&natar*:^, Happineoa sad Wealth. Don’t let tbli pus ijjt oenta to diver with roar bum end P. a iu£* to o sealed envelope, to 4. L. Anns CO.. M. Thomas, Ptasklaa r> a dee7dAw4w C*'D»s pile^t Mrs. Meaervey’o Ptla (alvs. A Ian r_ for Eiteraal Pit.. f*r* ROCR PORT, Not. 7th issi Dear Sir: I have been a sufferer with i bad at times that I couldn’t walk. One Box of L Meservey's Salve cared me. K. T. PERRy One Box a Ac., S for 41.041. Bp **n||. P. J. CLOUOH,dfc7dtwI ES to work lor us at theie own homes. $7 to «10 per week can be out etly made. No photo, painting; no canra..iV. For full particulars, please address, at one- dj!* cent Art Co.. Boston, Maas., Hu*ai70. decrdt'wt,^ TO AISTEKTIS>k.«h Lowest Rates lor A,7 vertlslu* in ONI wood newspapers sent Address OEO. P. ROWELL A CO 10 >p-oce b?' V.__ decfdiwtw WANTED—Youn* Ladles In city or countrvm work for us at their homes; fascinating ployment; no instructions to buy; work cun be i»ni by mull (distance no objection); Rs to $9 p^, w°t cun be made. No canvassin*. particulars fr„.,0r sample of work mailed for lour cent. In s<amn. Please address, HOME MANUFACTURIN';7??* Boston, Mass. P. O. Bo* lull)._sepmdy wSm WANTED—An active Man or Woman In evm county to sell our goods. Salary *75 tHI month and expenses, or commission. Expenses |i advance. Outdt free. For full particulars addreiu STANDARD SILVER WARE CO.. Boston, Mms* septl'.’.lb'aiin r Salt or to Art. FOR SALE!^“ A number of dealrable residences In Aura ft*. Maine, varying in prioe from (450 to Afton/ also several desirable 10 to 15 acre places In th suburba of this city; one two story house and lot In Lewiston, Maine. A number of farms in Kenue bee County varying In price from B|2nn u ''6000- Houses and tenements to let. W. WHITEHOUSE, Att’y, Augusta, Me. Augusta, Me., April W. 1884. myldtl Swift’s Specific. Is nature's own remedy, made from root* gathered trom the forests of Georgia. The method by which j it Is made was obtained by a half-breed Irom the Creek Indians, who Inhabited a certain portion of Georgia, which was communicated te one of the early settlers, aud thus the lormula has been handed down to the piesent day. The above c»t represents the method of manufacture twenty years ago, by Mr. C. T. Swift, one of the present proprietors. The demand has been gradually increasing until a $100,000 laboratory is now necessary to supply the trade. A foreign demand has been created, and en larged facilities will be necessary to meet it. This great VE6ETABLE BLOOD PURIFIER CURES Cancer, Catarrh, Scrofula, Ecze ma, Ulcers, Rheumatism, Blood Taint, hereditary or otherwise, without the use of Mercury or Potash. Books on “Contagious Blood Poison" an I on “Blood and Skin Disease's'* mailed free. For sale by all druggists. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., N. Y. 157 W. 23d St. Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga* UNPARALLELED OFFER! DEMOREST’8 T THE BESl Of all the Magazines. ^CONTAINING Stories, Poems and other Litorsrv v ettrectione, combining Artistic, Scientific and Household matter*. XUuttraled with Original mtrrl Fngrav inaa, Photogravure#, Oil Picturez and fine Woodcnte, making it the Model Magazine of America. We propose to five considerable attention to the Grind rewuMtlea Party movement as one of the most important and live moral l**ue* of the day. Each copy of Demorest’s Monthly Magazine" contains A Coupon Order, entitling the holder to the selection of »ny Mltarn Illustrated In the fashion department in that num I» W»y of th* sixes manufactured. Bend twenty cent* for the current number with Pattern Coupon and you will certainly subscribe Two Dollars fore year and get ten time* !t* value. lVol.as.lMfl W.J aiming. Owner .,t, Publlih.-, 17 E. 14 th St., No. York _ d«7ilkw7» SOLD MEDAL, PARIS, 18V* BAKER’S 3T Warranted nhroiutrty pure Cor on, from which the excess of Oil ha* l»een removed. It has three times the atrt ngth of Cocoa utned with Starch, Arrowroot or Sugar* and is therefore far more economi cal, costing lens than one cent a cup. It 1h delicious, nourishing, strengthening, easily digested, and I admirably adapted for Invalid* as well as for person* In health. Held bj flrowwwerywber*. w. BAKER i CO., Borcnester, mass. PIANOSORCANS The demand for the Improved IfAioa A Hahu» Piaioi la now ao large that a aeeond addition to the factory haa become Imperative. Do not require one qnartar aa much toning aa Planoa on the prevailing wreet-pln ayetem. Coneult Catalogue, free. _ 100 style! of OadAaa, ftl to 9000. For Caab, Eaay Payment*, or Ranted. Mason A Hamlin Organ and Piano Co., HEW YORK j BOBTOit; CHICAGO. ■oofdna____ KENNEBEC COUNTY.—In. Probate Court, held at Augusta, on the fourth Monday of Sovrmber, 1886. A LBION F. WATSON. Guardian of Freeman W. I'endleton of Jay, in Maid County, minor, having presented hia drat account of tleardlanahlp •aid Ward for allowance: Obdkbsd, That notice thereof be given three week* auooeealvelp prior to the eecond Mondav ol D»" cember next, in the Kennebec Journal, a new,pap er printed In Angnata, that all pereoaa lntereatad map attend at n Probate Coart then to be held el An gaata, and ebow eaaee. If nap, wkp the eame ahoald not he aBowed. H. 8. WEBSTER, Judge. Meet i flow nn Owns. Eagfreef. wlwtf