Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.)
December 22, 1885

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VOL. XVI. AUGUSTA. MAINE. TUESDAV HORNING. DECEMBER 22. 1SS5 NO. 284. M-A-K-E USEFUL X-MAS PRESENTS, —AND BUT THEM AT THE— Furni t ure Ntore —OF— C. M. STURGIS, 173 Water St., Augusta. Willow, Folding and Uphol stered Chairs, both hand some durable, Work Baskets,Sleds,Desks, Foot Rests, Music Racks. Besides a Large Stock of All Kinds of Furniture Carpets That defy competition. As Strange as Fiction AND As Tnejs Gospel East Stoughton, Mass.,Nov. 22,1885. To the FLOWER MEDICINE 00. Dear Sirs With great pleasure I send yon a few lines telling you of the wonderful cure your LIVER AND STOMACH SAN ATIVE luis done for me. I have been trying about every thing on the market, BESIDES TWENTY DIFFERENT DOC TORS, and found nothing to help me permanently. I some times felt better for a short time, but would then go down again. I have had the DYS PEPSIA and NERVOUS PROS TRATION IN THE WORST FORMS, but to-day I call my self well, and all the result oi taking your medicine. 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KINSMAN in blown «L“V,,, LlMlh F. \V. KINSMAN iV CO.. V Iknwjrirt.. Preprlotore, A V3434lll AV., N.Y. Price, 10o..35a,7*e^y octMu'kwIy-nr POSITIVELY No Cure! No Pay! CONSTITUTIONAL COUGH SYRUP! —try it. The proprietor of thia remedy haa in its curative powers that hemikes the following GENEROUS OFFER: Any peraon buying a bottle ia given the privilege of returning It and reoelving their money hach. lf. after uaing two-thirda of Ita oontenta, they have de rived no benefit from tt. Prloo BO and OO Gent*. SOLD BY o. m. BY TELEBBAPH, WEATHER REPORT. Indication* for the Next 114 Hon*. War Department, Office of the Chief Signal Officer. I Washington, D. C., Dec. 22 —1 A. M. For New England and Middle States, generally warmer, fair weather; winds gen erally from west to south; rising followed by falling barometer. MAINE DISPATCHES. THE PORTLAND DEFALCATION. Gledhill’* Misdemeanor Dated Rack Several Years. Portland, Dec. 21. Fred T. Gledhill whose defalcation from M. N. Rich and the Citizen’s Mutual Relief Society was reported, Sunday, stole in the neighborhood of $1000. He’had been em ployed since 1881, and the books show that he began to steal in five months after he went to work. He would collect money on the street and credit to the persons paying it and then neglect to turn it in to Mr. Rich on the account bocks. He systematically changed figures so as to make the columns foot up right. When Mr. Rich thought he had received $1000, in reality he had only re ceived about $800. So it went on for four or five years and the shortage was never dis covered until a new treasurer of the society was elected, last fall, who investigated the accounts and discovered the troubles. Gled hill has not yet been apprehended and it is thought the warning now given him in the papers will help him to escape. FIRK IN W1NTHKOP. Six Families Driven Out ol Doors at Midnight. Winthkop, Dec. 21. Fire was discovered in the large wooden block at Winthrop owned by J. E. Briggs in the tenement occupied by Mrs. Win. Grover near midnight, Sunday, supposed to have caught in the lathing around the chimney. Six families occupied the block, all of whom vacated the premises. Mrs. Grover’s furn iture was a complete loss insured for #500. The others’ furniture was badly damaged. The fire was confined mainly to the tenement where it caught. The damage to the block is several hundred dollars; insured. Postmasters Appointed. Washington, Dec. 21. The following Maine postmasters have been appointed: Cape Neddick—Albion Goodwin. Dover, South Mills—Eugene S. Withee. Harrington—I). J. Nash. New Vineyard—Frank I.uce. North Parsonfield—Geo. F. Kilburn. West Lebanon—Edmund E. Cowell. Wayne—T. Moulton. Fatally Shot. Chkrktfikld, Dec. 21. Jefferson Tucker of Columbia Falls, while hunting, yesterday, was fatally shot by Jos. Martin, who mistook him for a deer. Tuck er was AO years of age. He leaves a wife and four children. Died at a Good Old Age. Bii>i>r.roKD, Dec. 21. Hattie Clough, wife of Chas. Clough, died at Dayton Sunday, aged 100 years. She had been confined to her bed tor 20 years. AMERICAN FISHERY UNION. Protest Against a New Treaty with Canada on the Subject ol Fisheries. Gloucester, Mass., Dec. 21. The following memorial is being circulated by the American Fishery Union, and to be numerously signed by all along the coast: To the Honorable Senate and House of Rep resentatives in Congress assembled This memorial respectfully represents that the producing interests of American fisher ies, comprehending in their operations, per census of 1880, a capital of 8.17,955.340, with products of #43,046,058, employing 131,426 persona, and supporting 525,704 others, do most earnestly protest against any legislation looking to the creation of a joint commission for negotiating a new treaty with Canada on the subject ol fisheries. Since the treaty of 1783, by which the rights of American fishermen were secured, every treaty and every commission have sac rificed our fisheries until the only protection left us is the duties on salt or pickled fish, leaving our immense market for fresh or dried fish open, duty free, to Canada compe tition. Canada gives us no equivalent what ever; her vessels have free entry to our ports to buy or sell, ours are denied like privileges in their ports. Canada has had free transportation tor her goods over our territory, under ttie treaty ot 1818 she denies it to us. Canada makes special laws, and enforces them against our vessels our gov ernment affords every facility to hers, there fore. any commission appointed st her solic itation of British and Canada influence will be organized to accomplish still further the decline and ruin of American fisheries, that the colonial fleet may increase, that her ma rine militia may be doubled, and our coun try awake and find her flag driven from the ocean. We most respectfully pray that Con gress will see this subject from the high standpoint of national equity and right, and afford such protection to the men who man our fishing vessels as is afforded to every other producing industry in the country. Polo Contests. At Waltham—Waltham 3, Cambridge 0. At Salem—Salem 3, Brocklon 1. At Haverill—SomerTille 3, Haverill 0. At Boston—Boston 2, Woburn 3. Time, l hour, 21 minutes. Trouble of the Singer M’f’g. Co. Settled. Elizabeth, N. J. Dec. 21. The trouble of the Singer Manufacturing Company and the city of Elizabeth bas been settled by the city withdrawing the tax lery, and the factory will be started up tomorrow. FORTY-NINTH CONGRESS. First Session. SEN ATE. Washihgtok, Dec. 21. The chair laid before the Senate a letter from the secretary of war transmitting re ports, etc., relating to bridges in course of construction which may interfere with free navigation of navigable waters in the United States. Senator Maxev presented a memorial of the Mexican Veteran Association praying for the passage of a bill pensioning the veterans of the Mexican war. Referred. Among the bills favorably reported aDd placed on the calendar were the following By Mr. Edmunds, from the committee of judiciary, in reference to bigainv and poly gamy in Utah. By Mr. Hoar, from the same committee, the original bill to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States. Among the bills introduced were the follow ing: By Mr. Van Wyck—To provide for the organization of that part of the territory ol the United States now known as Indian Ter ritory, and the public land strip into a terri tory to be known as the territory of Oklaha ma; to provide a temporary government for the same; for the allotment ot homesteads to the Indians in severalty; to open unoccupied lands to Indian settlers. By Mr. Coke—To establish a national live stock highway ami promote commerce in livestock between states By Mr. Cultom—For the establishment ot a postal telegraph svstem. By Mr. Harris—For the relief of Rear Admiral Carter, U. S. N. By Mr. McPherson—For the relief of the officers and crew of the U. 8. steamer “Mon itor” wtio participated in tlie engagement with the rebel iron clad “Merrimac” in 1862. By Mr. Logan—To increase the efficiency of the U. S. army also to equalize tile bounty of soldiers, sailors and marines of the late war; also to pension prisoners of the late war who were confined in confederate military prisoners during the late war. Mr. Vest offered a preamble and resolu tion, and moved their reference to the com mittee on foreign relations. They recite in effect that. Whereas, the correspondence between the government of the U. S. and Austria-Hungary shows that Hun. Anthony M. Keiley of Va., was, on April 29, 1885, appointed minister to Austria-Hungary; and that the government of Austria-Hungary declined to receive Mr. Keiley on the ground that the “position of a foreign envoy wedded to a Jewess by civil marriage, would be untenable and even im possible in Vienna Therefore, liesolved, By the Senate and House of Representatives that the position assumed by this government, and that the principle affirm ed in said correspondence by the secretary of stale, meets with our unqualliiied approba tion and, whilst sincerely anxious to maintain friendly relations with Austria-Hungary and all other governments, the people of the U. S. deny the right of any foreign government to assert against any citizen of this country a disqualification tor office by reason of his religious belief or that of his family. Mr. Vest, after stating the fact shown by the correspondence as the causes contribu ting to the rejection of Keiley by the Italian and Austria governments, said that the state department of this government hail recogniz ed at once the position taken by the Italian government. The government of the United States, he said, would have recognized the right of the Austrian government to object to Keiley on personal grounds, if he had been personally objectionable to that government, but when the Austrian government pul its objection on the ground that Keiley’s wife entertained cer tain religious opinions, this government was bound by the provisions of its constitution and traditions and opinions of its people to respectfully refuse to admit the justice of such objections. Mr. Vest delivered a glowing eulogium on Thomas Jefferson for his successful efforts in behalf of religious liberty, and expressed his pleasure that Secretary Bayard had so prop erly and energetically expressed the sense of the American people on the subject. Mr. Vest strongly commended the course of Secretary Bayard in the Keilev matter, and moved the reference of the resolution to the committee on foreign relations. Referred. The Senate then passed the House concur rent resolution providing for adjournment from Mouday until Jan. 5, 1886. Mr. Harrison offered the following pream ble and resolution, for which he asked im mediate consideration Whereas, its stated in substance in the last annual report of the commissioner on pen sions, that under the administration of his predecessor in that office other tests than those of law were applied to the applicant for a pension, and that applicants were required to show in addition to services in the field, submission to and support of the party be fore the pensions were granted. Therefore, Resoved. That the committee on expendi ture of the public money are hereby directed to inquire into such statements and report the facts tu the Senate, and said committee are empowered to send for persons and papers and employ a stenographer. On objection of Mr. Cockrell the resolution went over under rule. The senate agreed to a resolution offered by Mr. Hoar authorizing tile finance commit tee to investigate the New York Custom House, especially as to the matter of under valuation. Mr. h.ck caiieu up ms resolution directing the finance committee to inquire whether the official* of the United State* had complied with the laws requiring that c >in paid for i duties on imported goods should be set apart! as a special fund and applied to the payment j of interest on United States bonds, etc. Mr. Beck spoke at considerable length on j the resolution. The laws of the land, he j said, were equally binding on the highest ex j ecutive officer and humblest citizen, but the law to which the resolution referred has not j for many years been complied with by the j treasury officials. No more statesmanlike message ever emanated from the executive mansion, in Beck’s opinion, than President Cleveland's first message. But he did not agree with the position of that message re garding silver. Hire-fourths of our busi ness troubles arose from the tact that the laws of the United States were not carried out bv our executive officers. Combinations ot bankers and bondholders, and their well paid press, were opposed to silver, and their pres ent crusade against that metal was another evidence of the audacity of organizations of wealth, which had always secured whatever they had demanded. The examination of our trade and compari son of exports and imports of this time with those of 1870, showed that the silver dollar now bought 20 per cent more than it did in 1870, yet our treasury officials told us that crave troubles were apprehended by them if the present condition of thiogs should last much longer. The falsity of this clamor could be readily proved by an impartial ex amination of figure* given by the treasury officials themselves. The bondholders of the United States controlled enormous amounts of money and the beat talent of the press, and having now captured the executive branch of the government, they were clamoring for gold, and gold alone in settlement of tbeir claims. How was the surplus silver to get ont of the treasury if the secretary of the treasury would not call in the bonds that ought to be called in, and pay out the silver. Mr. Morrill remarked that Beck’s speech seemed to be a very elaborate assault on the secretary of the treasury and president, and if the resolution, in support of which it was delivered, should pass the Senate it would be equivalent to a vote of want of confidence in the president and his administration He regretted that the senator from Kentucky should have represented the secretary of the treasury as little better than a common thief, and the president and secretary together as having been bought up by the bondholders, but as probably no senator “on the left” was at present prepared to enter into a defence of the present administration, he would move reference of the resolution to the committee on finance. Referred. The resolution offered by Mr. Hale was agreed to, calling on the secretary of the navy for information as to whether the navy department had complied with the provisions of the naval appropriation act of 1882, re quiring an account to be taken of tbe stores aud supplies pertaining to the several bureaus At 3 25 the Senate went into executive session, and at 4 adjourned until Tuesdav, January 5, 86. HOUSE. The regular order being demanded the speaker proceeded to call the states for bills and resolutions for reference. Among the bills introduced and referred were the following: By Mr. Herbert, Alabama—To provide a mode for the vacating of patents; also relat ing to the compensation of United States attorneys, marshals and commissioners. By Wheeler, Alabama—To create a bureau of military statistics also to establish a court of appeal. By Mr. Henley, Cala.—Declaring forfeit ed certain lands granted to aid in the con struction of the Northern Pacific K. K.: also to declare forfeited certain lands granted to aid in the construction of the Southern Pa cific R R. Bv Mr. Dunn of Arkansas—To repeal the tonnage duties on ships and vessels of the Uuited States and certain foreign vessels. Also two bills amending the Pacific rail road acts. One bill is similar to that report ed to and passed by the House during the last Congress and the other requires rail roads to take out patents for lands earned. By Mr. McKenna of California—To exempt from taxation alcohol distilled molasses used in the msnulacture of beet root sugar. By Mr. Morrow of California—To amend the Chinese restriction act ro provide a sys tem of proceedure. In cases arising under this act and to provide for expenses incurred in enforcing it. By Mr. Symes of Colorado—To provide for the continuance of coinage at the Denver mint. By Mr. Waite of Connecticut—To suspend the coinage of the standard silver dollars. By Mr. Crisp of Georgia—Amending the Pacific railroad acts. (Requiring railroad companies to take out patents to their lands.) By Mr. Springer of Illinois—Relating to compensation and duties of United States marshals and attorneys. Also to enable the officers of the army who were promoted for gallantry during the war be retired with full rank grade to which they were promoted. Also providing army officers who served as general officers of volunteers during the late war be retired from active service on their own application. Also proposing a constitutional amend ment in regard to the election of President and Vice President and members of Congress. Also proposing a constitutional amend ment prohibiting special legislation. By Mr. Lawler. Illinois—Appropriating 810,000 for the erection in Indianapolis of a monument to the memory of the late Thos. A Hendricks. By Mr. Townshend, Illinois—To organise the territory of Oklohama; also, increasing the pension of widows of soldiers of the late war 812 a month, and providing that the fact of enlistment should be prima facia evidence of soundness at time of enlistment; also, op posing the constitutional amendment for the election of senators by the people. By Mr. Matson, Indiana—Proposing a con stitutional amendment providing for the elec tion of postmasters by the people. By Mr. Weaver, Iowa—For free and unre stricted coinage of the silver dollar. Wiihout completing the call the House ad journed till January 5th. Though onlv 14 of 31 States were reached under the call there were 1004 bills intro duced and referred. A large majority of these were bills of pri vate nature, while a still larger majority were bills that have been before previous congresses. FOREFATHERS' I)aY. Ilow the Day was Obeoerved at Plymouth —A Large Number of Visitors and In vited Guests Present. Plvmodth, Dec. 21. The two hundred and sixty-fifth anniver sary of the landing of Ihe Pilgrim Fathers was observed in Plymouth bv the Pilgrim so ciety to-day. A large number of visitors and invited guests came in the morning. Rev. A. J. Gordon. I). I)., commenced the services in the church of the First Parish bv reading the tiymn ‘‘Hail Pilgrim Fathers of Our Race." An invocation bv Her. A. A. Miner, D. D was followed by a hymn written for the celebration in 1792, by Hon. John Davis Rev. E. T. Pitts, pastor of the Congrega tional church read the hymn entiled, ‘‘Sons of Renownei SiresRev. Dr. Brooks Her ford, of Boston, read selections from the scripture. Pierpont's hymn, “The Pilgrim Fathers, where are They," was then read by Rev. G. H. Bates of the Methodist church Prayer by Rev. J. F. Durvear, 1). I) of Boston, was followed by the hvmn, “The Breaking Waves Dashed High," read by Rev. Malcolm Douglass, I>. D., of the Episcopal church of Plymouth. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. T. S. Robie, of the Con gregational church of South Plvmouth. After the services at the church the proces sion formed and marched to Davis hall,where plates for 340 guests had been laid. After dinner the assembly was called to order by Hon. Thomas Russell, president of the Pil grim society. Speeches were made by Hon. .1 Russell Lowell, Rev. Brooks Herfurd, Rev. George E. Ellis, Hon. Alexander A. Rice, and other distinguished guests. New York, Dec. 21. The New England society of Brooklyn celebrated the two hundred and sixty-fifth anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims to night, with a dinner at the Art Association rooms. The tables were set for 300 guests aod every chair was occupied. President D. B. Silliman presided and on his right and left were prominent New York and Brooklyn cit izens. Speeches were made by President Silliman, Henry Ward Beecher, Rev. Noah Porter, Senator Frye, ex-Minister Astor, G. W. Curtis, Mayor Low, Mayor-elect Whitney and other*. WASHINGTON NEWS. Nominations Seat to the Senate—Opinion of Justice Harlaa—Nominations Coa Iraet-t BUI For a New Tarritory— Bigamy Bill latrataect. Washington, Dec. 31. The President sent the following nomina tion to the Senate, Monday H. Stevenson of Illinois, to be first assist ant postmaster general. L. K. Church of New York, associate jus tice of the supreme court of Dakota. W. W. Porter of California, associate jus tice of the supreme court of Arizona. J. P. Kimball of Pennsylvania, director of the mint. Wm. S Hagar, to be postmaster at Rich mond. Me. To bo collectors of internal revenue—Cal vin Page, for the district ot New Hampshire; Eben F. Pillsbury, for the district of Massa chusetts. To be marshal of the United States lor tlie district of Vermont, John Robinson. The supreme court of the United States today affirmed the decree of the court of claims in the case of Hattie A. Burnet:, widow ol the late Gen. Ward B. Burnette, against the United States. Mrs. Burnett, subsequent to the death of her husband, filed an application for a widow’s pension and wss allowed a pension of SdO per month. She claimed to be entitled to fi'3 per month, the rate of the pension of her husband receiving at the time of his death. The commissioner of pensions refused to allow her that amount and she appealed to the secretary of the in ferior. The latter officer transmitted the matter to tlie court of claims for adjudication and the court held that the degree of disabil ity by which her husband's pension was rated made no dillereiice with her right; that after death all degrees of di-abilitv, irrespective of real facts, are considered by law “total disability” and the rate of pension given that grade becomes the rale of pensions for the widow. Opinion by Justice Harlan. The Senate today confirmed the nomina tion of John Bigelow to be assistant treas urer at New York. Senator Van Wyck to-day introduced a bill to organize “Indian territory” and “public land strip” into a territory to be known as the territory of Oklaliama, and provide a lemporarv government therefor. It provides for unoccupied lands ceded to tile United States by Creeks and Seminoles by the treat ies of 18611 and public land strip will be de clared a part of the public domain and open to settlement: that tiie land can only be taken up under homestead law and that there shall be no commutations of claims of case. Ail Indian leases in the territory except those for cultivation of soil are declared void ami contrary to public policy. The bill provides for a commission to negotiate with In dians with a view of assigning them lands in severalty and purchasing ail relinquished and unoccupied lands. It repeals that portion ot tile act of 1866 which grants land to the Atlan tic and Pacific Kailroad through the territory. liigamy hill reported by Senator Edmunds from the judiciary committee today provides that ihe lawfni husband or wife of the ac cused may testify in the prosecution under the United States statutes for bigamy, poly gamy or unlawful cohabitation; that every marriage ceremony in the territories shall be certified in writing by the contracting parties and the person performing the ceremony, and the failure to procure such certificate in court, when required, snail he piiniriianle by fine and imprisonment. It abolishes entirely female sufirage in Utah; annuls all the Utah territory laws which provide for numbering or identifying votes provides that no illeg itimate child born in Utah, alter the passage of this act, shall inherit any portion of its tailo r's property and annuls all laws of Utah which provide that prosecutions for adultery can only be commenced on complaint of the husband or wife; provides for the appoint ment, by the President, of 14 trustees of the corp-irotion known as the Church of Jesus Christ ot Latter Day Saints, who shall have equal powers with the trustees and assistant trustees provided for in the laws relating to said corporation and who together with the other trustees shall annually, or oftencr, make a full report to the secretary of the in terior of the operations of said corporation provides for the institution of suits by the attorney general for the forfeiture of prop erty held by corporations in violation of the polygamy act of July 1, 1862, said property to be sold and the proceeds applied to the benefit of the public schools in tile territory in which such property may be; makes it un lawful for the Utah legislature to create or authorize in any way any corporation or as sociation for the purpose of bringing persons into the territory for any purpose whatever, and annuls all laws inconsistent herewith; provides for redistricting of Utah by governor, secretary and U. S. judges; pro vides for the punishment of an adulteress bv imprisonment not exceeding three years of fornication by imprisonment not exceeding three months, or by a fine not exceeding $100, and grants additional powers to U. S. mar shals. THE STRIKE EMU El). T he Shoe I.a«ter»’ Strike Settled by A r bitruiion. Brocktos, Dec. 21. The joint board of arbitration held an eventful session this afternoon and evening. Both sides in the great labor controversy pre sented their case before the board, the result of which was the issuance of the following order, which practically closes the strike ilEADtiCARTRRS or THK JolKT I Labor Boards, V Brocktoh, Dec 21. Notice is hereby given that the prices for lasting shoes in the 42 factories has been set tled by arbitration, by vote ot the joint board this evening. All of the employes in the 42 factories are hereby requested to report for work on Tuesday morning, Dec. 22, 1885. The old prices are to he paid in other depart ments pending the settlement of new prices by arbitration. Bv a unanimous vote of the joint boards no one can be refused employ ment on account of participating in this strike. [Signed] The Joist Labor Board. 1 he Walking Match New York, Dec. 21. Western aud O'Leary continued their walk of 5000 miles here at noon today. The prize is 82000 and two-thirds of the gate money to the winner and 81000 and one-third ot the gate money to the loser. The contestants are to walk 12 hoars each day. beginning at mid day and ending at midnight. At 2 P. M. I O'Leary had walsed 567 miles and three laps and Weston 563 miles and five laps. Large Fire in Bartlett, O. Bartlett, 0., Dec. 21. Fire broae oat at 3 A. M. this morning in Malster t Slayton s hardware store. A strong wind prevailed and the adjoining store of Thomas Hobson was speedily enveloped in flames. The fire could not be checked and a dozen buildings on both sides of the street were destiroyed. The hotel and postoffice were totally consumed and a quantity of mail matter lost. FOREIGN NEWS HOME RULE. Reeling ot the Grand Orange Lodge ot Ireland. Doblu, Dec. 21. The Grand Orange Ixxige of Ireland today held a meeting in Dublin to devise mean* for opposing the scheme of home rule for Ire land. A large nnmher of persons and several loyalist members of the House ot Common* were present. The manifesto, addressed to *he Orangemen of Great Britain, was draft ed and will be posted throughout Great Brit ain and I relaud tomorrow. The manifesto is substantially as follows: ‘•The aspect of aflairs in Ireland was never more menacing than at present. The Prot estantism in three of the four provinces is at the mercy of avowed conspirators, who are endeavoring to overthrow the Imperial gov ernment. The duty of all true Irishmen is plaiu. While unwaveringly upholding the Orange principles and abating not a jot ot our own conscious opinions, we shall cordially welcome all who willingly assist in keeping intact the bond of unity with the great em pire of which we are proud to form not an unimportant part. We are greatly outnum bered by members of the Irish National Land League delegates,direct heirs and successors, which even the liberal government was forced to suppress as illegal and which is answera ble for many thousands of outrages. The slightest relaxation of the ties of the union will eventuate in the separation and ultimate the ruin of the country. It will establish a 1 drill ground for hostile armies a:nl dock- I yards for foreign fleets in the most vulnera- I hie part ot the empire. Therefore,we appeal to those realizing our imminent peril to stand j shoulder to shoulder in defence of the union and in promotion of the cause ot loyalty, lib erty and religion, for God, the Queen and the country.” The manifesto was signed by Lords Erne and Enniskillen. THE IH'KIEU MINERS. Crew* Working Nigh! nnd Day—Indica tion Thai the Entombed Miner- Will Not be Found Alive. Wilkehuakrk, Penn., Dee. 21. There were no new deveolpment* at the flooded mine in Nanticoke, Pa., this morning. The latest official message received at Wilk esbarre, wa* that the recuing party, who are working in the gangway from the air shaft, had reached the first chamber in which it was hoped that some of the men could be found. The air in the chamber was good, anil appar ently fresh, hut no signs of any person were found. A new gang of sixty men went into the mine at t! o'clock this morning, and ex erted themselves to the utmost to rescue, if possible, their fellow miners. But when the next chamber may he reached is hard to say It is fully believed that the missing men were caught in the sand and culm at the time the cave in occurred, and that they are dead. The messenger from the exploring party came out of the slope at 11.20, A. M., to day. He reports that none of the men have as yet been discovered, anil that all hope of ever seeing their comrades alive again has been abandoned by the rescuing party. There are making a vigorous search, but it appears to lie almost certain that the unfortunate men have perished in the gangway, and that when their bodies are found they will lie under a mass of sand and culm. tt 1.80 this P. M., the relief party were still pushing toward the place where the men are supposed to be imprisoned anil were spurred to greater efforts by a signal that they received, which indicated that some of the imprisoned men are alive. The rescuing party heard tapping on the iron air shaft anil they naturally conclude there is good grounds for hope that some of their companions will be saved. It is the opinion of some of tin best miners that the rescuers cannot reach the men for some day* owing to the extent of the obstructions, while other* expect they will be reached within the next 10 hours at the longest. Abouto’clock this evening the work of the rescuing party was suddenly interrupted by another fall of sand, rock and culm. The men were walking on a steep incline when a vast mass of debris came crashing down toward* them with gr-at violence. They fled for their lives and although they escaped un injured several of them had a very narrow escape. The work of digging for the impris oned men has for a time been suspended. The men who were at work are afraid to re-enter the mine and there now appear* no possibility ot rescuing the imprisoned men alive, it is believed it will take several days to penetrate the mas* of earth now obstruct ing the passages. The excitement around the mine is indiscribable. Women and children who have hardly closed their eyes since Fri day are nearly crazy by the fresh calamity Screams and wail* ot anguish from women rend the air. while the disheartened and ex hausted miners sit around the mouth of the mine in sullen despair. Crowds of people for mile* aronrnl are coming to view the scene i f desolation. The town of Nanticoke is a place of universal mourning and lamen tation. Til K IITK TON RIIRDKR. Kxritement over the t'H«e Hcrirrrt mid Further Testimony Obtained. Newpobt, R. I Dec. 21. The excitement over the alleged murder of Benjamin J. Burton by hi* son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Dor*ey, ha* been revived and intensified by the removal of Mrs. Dorsey to the county jail at Provi dence, and by certain correspondence which passed between the female prisoner and her sister, hmtna A. Burton, who acknowledged herself to be a participant in the alleged crime. The first letters was written by Mrs. Ilorsey, Sunday last, from Newport county jail, and contains simply extravagant ex pression* of deep affection for her sister, Emma, studiously avoiding any reference t her father or the manner of his death. The reply of Emma was a pitiable appeal to Mrs. Dorsey, urging her to confess the crime with i which she is charged. Acting Attorney Gen-1 eral Galvin states that he has succeeded in obtaining evidence against Dorsey of a nature that is incombatible. Emma Burton states j that subsequent to the alleged crime, Dorsey j asked if there was any hanging penalty in j Rhode Island, and upon being informed that there was none, replied, “If I am detected I would batter my brains out before going to prison for life.” The prosecution have suc ceeded in obtaining further proofs of the offences of Mrs. Dorsey. On May 15th, she pawned her dead mother’s gold watch lor ffI5. Burton missed it from his bureau. About that time the watch of her sister Emma was stolen from the house in April, but has not yet been traced. When asked what the three alleged guilty ones did, pending the inquest, Emma replied, “We read the paper* and knew the position the authorities took and were not afraid of them.” Allen Dorsey said, “I made a great mistake in inflicting both the weunds, one in the band and one in the heart. 1 think this will go against me.” Emma it thought to bo very ill, but saya, “I •hall take my medicine to that my body may be strengthened that I may be able to testify againat Dorsey and Maria, who are guilty of the murder. For myself, I prefer to bo arrested and desire to be. I am as guilty as the other*, as I could have prevented the deed if 1 wished to do so. I don't want to go for a leas term than my life.” The trial does not take place until March. Dorsey and his wife still maintain their innocence. UklDIXEB. a Journey among One Holiday Advertis er*. The display of holiday goods this year is larger than ever before. Among the fore most of the dealers it Z. F. Little, the dry goods man. In his mammoth establishment in Johnson Hall Block can he found every thing that could he desired tor Christmas present* Resides his immense stock of dry goods he has probably the largest and most complete assortment ot Christmas cards to be found in town. His store is crowded from morning until night, and the amount of goods he disposes of is astonishing. Next comes M essrs. Preble Keene, the well known fur niture dealers. Tunes are hard and people are leaning towards necessities for their Christmas gifts. Here can be fuund just what you want. What makes a better pres ent for the wife than a handsome carpet for the parlor, or a beautiful easy ohair, and what a better present for the children than a new sit'd, something thst they can't get along without These gentlemen have everything in their line, having probably the Urgent stork on the river. Something now considered a necessity in every household is a sewing machine and an organ, and when is a belter time to make the wife or daughter a present than at Christ mas? A visit to Mr. L. A Pendleton's rooms, opposite the Kennebec Reporter counting-room, would be of profit to any one thinking of purchasing anything in kis line. Mr. Pendleton has recently taken the agency for the new Palace organ,and is always ready to snow its superiority over other organa, to those who mav take the trouble to call Ilia sewing machine business needs no mention, as he is probably as well known as any sew ing machine man in the county. A nice pres ent is a fur cloak or mud, and the best place to go is to W. F. Ladd, the only practical furrier on the river. Mr. Ladd is a practical tailor also, and therefore can guaran tee a perfect fit Give him a call. Last but not least comes Gardiner’s fa mous pastry baker, Mr. M If. Gunnell. Kveryone wants sweets for Christmas, and j here is the place to go for them. Mr Gun nell is a fine baker and is very pleasantly situated, nearly opposite the post office. Don’t forget him in making your purchases. The tug, Charlie Lawrence, has taken a contract to keep Hootlihay harbor clear of ice the coming winter. Scraping lias been attempted on the ice field* hut the ice wa* found to he too thin. The sale of seats for the “Mikado" still continues good .L C. Morrison ha* a fine display of Christ mas candies. Mr. Geo. Rcul» extra, 130 a ft 50; winter wheat extra, 3 30 a 6 00; Minnesota extra, 3 30 s 6 60 Whrat— Receipt*. 2,200; exports, 6.431; sales, ftft/iOo, No. 3 red, 93; No. 2 red, 921, elevator No. 1 Red State, 96; No 1 White State, 96. RrR—quiet. Hari.rt —aasier. Corn— Receipts 306,M5 hoshela; export*, 697.166; •ales, 314,C00; spot No 3, 42; No 2. 191. Oats— Receipts, 40,560. sales, *2,000. No 3,331; do White, 17|. No 2. H s 341; do White. 3*9 a 39; No 1,31; do White. 45 Mimed Western. 35 a 36; White do, 34 a 42. White State. 394 a 41 ftUOAR—Oxt loaf and crushed 7| a 7|; granulated, 61; white extra C, ftj a 5|; yellow, 4j a 5|; mould, 7. Pktrolkuu—United, 66J hid. Tallow—easier. Rskf—s4eady. Pork Mess spot, 9 "71 i 10 HI, clear back, 10 00. I,ARI>—refloed, 6 60 Nf.v Yf*r’% Wmirr flnrket Pfr*t*ivi0 Report. *r.-R York, I>*c. 21. Mon*-y *n./»y o^ttr^-n from 24 3 m l ul«»«*.d at 3 Prlro*' M»»rr »ntll#* 4 m ft. Krchong- -ady Ml for Ion r, and -8J for pnort. rnm# nt« pt«>ady 114) FMtl0*’p ’Oft. DR. BOLL’S COOQH STROP For the cure ofCoughs,Cold*, Hoarse ness, Croup, Asthma, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Incipient Con sumption, and for tho relief of con sumptive persons is advanced stages of tho Disease. For Sale by all Drag* gists. Price,ascents.

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gaits grtwebn f «mwl. Annate, Tuesday Homing, Dee. 22. The first installment of nominations made by the President occupies fifty col umns of the Congressional Record. The President seems to be doing all be can to put “the rascals” into office. Judge Atherton, whom the democratic clerk of Hamilton county has kept on the Supreme Court bench of Ohio as long as he conld, ran 11,000 votes behind his ticket and was defeated by 28,387 plurali ty last October. One hundred Indiana republicans met with the State central committee in In dianapolis last Thursday evening to dis cuss plans tor the campaign of 1886. The views expressed at the gathering were more favorable to the prospect of the republicans carrying the State than have been held generally. In the House of Representatives there are 228 lawyers, 17 farmers and planters, 8 merchants, 14 manufacturers, 7 doctors, 6 bankers, 2 ministers and 7 newspaper men. Three members claim transporta tion and mining interests, one is a drug gist, 3 railroad presidents, a civil engi neer. a builder and a surveyor. Prince Alexander of Bulgaria is on the top wave again. Turkey has proclaimed him Governor-General of Eastern Roume lia for life, with succession in his own line. The Servians have also evacuated the Widin district, and thereby practically acknowledged a complete deteat. The war appears to be at an end. The farmers’ convention at Indianapo lis has recently asked Congress to restore the tariff duly on wool which was in force in 1880. The tariff of 1883 made a re duction of three cents a pound. The re daction was the work of free trade demo crats. There might be hope for the farm ers it there were a republican majority in the House. "Webb,” the well-informed Washington correspondent ot the Boston Journal, writing of the opposition in the Senate to the Presidential nominations, says: ‘‘In Maine, unless all signs fail, no person connected directly with the Garcelon con spiracy will be confirmed to an office. This will include persons from Maine nom inated outside of the State.” Ohio Election Frauds. The character of these frauds and the power of the court to crush them and es tablish the fair and true decision of the people as given at the ballot box in the Hamilton county election, is most ably and convincingly set forth in the opinion of Judge Johnson, who dissented from the opinion of his colleagues on the bench. Thu opinion is said never to have been ex celled in vigorous English, good law, and the citation of precedents, by anything which has ever come from the bench in that part of the country. It has a refresh ing sound in the ears of Maine people who recollect the acts and words of the Supreme Court in this State in the matter of the attempted Garcelon count-out. “The theory,” says Judge Johnson, "that where returns bear the impress of being false, forged and fraudulent, when the canvassing board knows they are stained with crime, and that the courts have no restraining power, is monstrous; it subverts the direct right of the citizen by destroying all the powers of an honest vote, and gives the clerk absolute control. It is a fundamental principle, that every citizen and every public officer, however high in grade, is ame nable to judicial control. It was but a few years since that the Govern or of this great State was arrested by the Sheriff of an adjoining county and compelled to stand at the bar of the court and plead as a common criminal. He did not olaim, nor could lie claim, exemption imm obedience to the mandates ol the court.” After giving some fifty citations similar in character to the one just men tioned, and going at some length into the technicalities of the ease before the court, the Judge concludes as follows “In con clusion, my regret at this decision is deep er than can be expressed in words. It is an apparent if not a real sanction of fraud of the most atrocious character, crimes that if continued will utterly sap and de stroy our representative system of govern ment. It is no comfort to say that a con test by the Senate of Ohio furnishes an adequate remedy, especially since by counting these frauds the party benefited thereby gets the control oftlie body which is to sit in judgment on the contest. Tltey ob tain their certificates by means ot fraud and forgery; this entitles them to become members of the contesting body: this en titles them to sit and vote in their own cases or the cases of each other, and it would be a miracle if they or those who affiliate with them politically should sur render control of the Senate by ousting themselves, however strong the case may be for the contestants. Such a thing is unheard of in a contest by a political body when a successful contest would surren der the oontrol of that body to its political comments.” Fortunately in Maine the Court suc ceeded in defeating the purpose of the Garcelon conspirators, bat in Ohio the fraud workers were sustained in their ini quity by democratic judges, and justice is beaten for the time being only to rise triumphant after defeat at some future time. The democratic statesman who tries to •tend between his party and tne public treas ury is likely to find out how it feels to be run over by a mule team—Philadelphia Press. This is a specimen of orthography iu a let ter received from an applicant for office in this city: “I hop thee Bord will bee kinder null too xkuie Boston Journal. “What a farmer need* in thU world to be •deceitful,” remarked Deacon Hayseed, “is a good wife. Then he’i all right. My wife coaid get np in the mornin’ at 4 o'clock, milk fifteen cowi, feed six hones, git breakfast for twenty bands, an" be all ready for a day’s work before 6 o’clock. That’s what I call a good wife.” “Doesn’t she do it now, Deacon?’’ he waa asked. “Oh, no,” he replied, wiping away a tear, •‘•he’s dead.”—Belfast Journal. If i« to the credit of Lvnn that very few people came ont to bear the lecture of the noted Downes. It it possible that hit Boston congregations would be small if people were not attracted by a free show.—Traveller. He fell with a thud in tbe skating rink And the accident caused a wild turmoil, But he palled oat a bottle and quick as wink, His bruises were bested by St. Jacobi Oil. “The Proper Study of Maukiud is Mam,” says the illustrious Pope. If he had included woman in the list, he would hare been nearer the truth, if not so poetical. Dr. R. V. Pierce has made them both a life study, es pecially woman, and the peculiar derange ments to which her delicate system is liable. Many women in the land who are acquainted with Dr Pierce only through hit “Fa-orite Prescription.” bleu him with all their hearts, for he has brought them the panacea for all those chronic ailments peculiar to their sex; such as leucorrhoea, prolapsus and other dis placements, ulceration, “internal lever,” bloating, tendency to internal cancer, and other ailments. Price reduced to one dollar. By druggists. decdTuFAwlw I had been troubled with rheumatism lor four years. I took half a bottle of Athlo phoro* and have not felt any pain since, now over six months. I recommend its use for rheumatism to others. Everett I). Hitch cock, Westville, Conn. Beware of Frauds.—Be sure you get the genuine Dr Thomas' Eclectric Oil. It cures Colds, Croup, Asthma, Deafness and Rheu matism. dee22d&wlw THAT HACKING COUGH can be so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure We guar antee it. Sold by Bowditch, Webster Co. Remember that a neglected cough may lead to consumption, and for that reason use l>r. Seth Arnold’s Cough Killer, the great potent remedy lor all lung diseases, and you wilt at once obtain relief. Fur sale by all druggists. Price, 25c 50c. and $1.00 per bottle. Larger bottles are the cheapest. Costiveness certainly cured by Dr. Seth Arnold’s Vegetable Pills. 25c a box dec22d&wlw A Stich in lime saves nine and a bottle of Tugus Cough Mixture may save your life. Ht&wwtf SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made miserable by that terrible cough. Shiloh’s Cure is the remedy for you. Sold by Bowditch, Web ster Co. “■tough on Piles’’ Cures Piles or Hemorrhoids Itching, Pro truding, Bleeding, Internal or other. Internal and External Remedy in each package. Sure cure, 50c. Druggists. CONFINED TO THE BED FOUR MONTHS, and almost nlind, and cured by one box of Gilmore’s Neuralgia Cure. Sold by F. G Kinsman. James Pyle's Pearline is considered the best Washing Compound of the dav by all wlm once give it a trial It cleanses the most delicate fabric without injuring it. Sold by all grocers. dec22d&wlw Valuable information—Johnson's Anodyne Liniment will positively prevent diphtheria that most to be dreaded of all dreadful dis eases. Don’t delay a moment, prevention is better than cure. No family should he with out the Anodyne in the house. To partially atone for our many sins dur ing the year now closing we wish to expose a fraud. We refer to the large packs of horse and cattle powders now sold. Sheridan’s are absolutely pure and immensely valuable. This statement is true. dec22d,4wlw CROUP, WHOOPING COUGH and Bron chitis immediately relieved by Shiloh’s Cure. Sold by Bowditch, Webster Co. I.lte Preserver. [f you are losing vour grip on life, try ••Wells' Health Renewer.” Goes direct to weak spots. LADIES, is lif; and health worth preaev iog? If you think so, use Gilmore’s Aromatic Wine. Sold by F. G. Kinsman. The pain and misery suffered by those who are afflicted with dyspepsia are indescribable. The distress ot the body is equalled or sur passed by the confusion and tortures ol »he mind, thus making its victims suffer double affliction. The relief that is given by Hood's Sarsaparilla has caused thousands to be thankful tor this great medicine. It dispels the esuses of dyspepsia, and tones up the digestive organs Try Hood’s Sarsaparilla, Pretty Women. Ladies who would retain freshness and vi vacity. Don't fail to try “Wells' Health Re newer.” REV. W F. REQUA. Baptist church, Aurora, III., says that Gilmore's Aromatic Wine is a household remedy and that no family should be without it. Sold by F. G. Kinsman. For lame back, aide or chest, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. Sold by Bowditch. Webster Co. Back ten’s Arnica Solve. The Bust Salts in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, FeTer Sores, Tetter, Chapped Ilands, Chil blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positirely 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 CATARRH CURED, health and sweet orcath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 50 cents. Nasal Injector free. Sold by Bowditch, Webster Co. “Rough on Itch” "Rough on Itch” cures humors, eruptions, ringworm, tetter, salt rheuin, frosted feet, chilblains. E E. CARR, of Daggets Mills, Pa says lie saved the life of his child with croup by using Gilmore’s Magnetic Elixir. Sold by F. G. Kinsman. An Important Discovery. The most important Discovery is that which brings the most good to the greatest number. Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs, and Colds, will preserve the health and save life, and is a priceless boon to the afflicted. Not only does it positively cure Consumption, but Coughs, Colds. Brouchitis. Asthma, Hoarseness, and all affections of the Throat, Chest, and Lungs, yield at once to its wonderful curative powers. If you doubt this, get a Trial Bottle Free, at Devine Coughlins Drug store. SHILOH’S VITALIZER is what you need for Constipation. Loss of Appetite, Dizzi ness, and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and 75 cents per bottle. Sold by Bow ditch, Webster Co. Be sure that you ask for Colgan’s Taffy Tolu, as a number of imitations have sprung up since it has become so popular. It re lieves indigestion. dec2l-dlw WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint? Shiloh’s Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure you. Sold by Bowditch, Webster Co. m m POWDER Absolutely Pure. fhis powder never vanes. A marvel of purity strength, and wholesome ness. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competi tion with tne multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in cans. Royal baking PowdkrCo., 106 Wall street, N.Y. octtt&wlr SCOTT’S EMCESIO.V OF PURE Cod Elver Oil, with Hypophosphltes, Very Palatable and Efficacious In Wasting Diseases. Dr. C. T. Bromser.Kochester,N. Y., says: "After having used Scott’s Emulsion with de cided benefit upon myself, I have taken great pleasure in recommending it since in the var ious conditions of wasting in which it is indi cated.” Kdow thyself by reading the “Science of Life,” the best medical work ever published, for young and middle-aged men. mav7d&wly. SHILOH’S COUGH and Consumption Cure is sold by us on a guarantee. It cures Con sumption. Sold by Bowditch, Webster Co. When Baby was sick, we gave her Caetoria, When the wee a Child, she cried for Caetoria, When she became Miss, she clnng to Caetoria, When she had Children, she gave them Caetoria, aug25dTuThS&w ly Take Care of the Children. For children, Brandreth's Pills are simply invaluable. One or two Pills taken every night for ten days will cure them of scarlet fever, diphtheria, whooping cough, colds, diarrhoea or local pains. Brandreth’s Pills are purely vegetable— contain no mercury, mineral or dangerous drug. They require no care in diet or ex posure, and are perfectly safe for old or young, male or female. One or two at night, for a week, taken on an empty stomach will cure the worst case of dvsp"psia, liver com plaint or rheumatism. dec22deod&wlw Attention MR. L. A. PENDLETON, who has been meeting with such good success with the New No. 7, High Ann American Sewing Machine, has recently taken the ugency tor the well known Prescott Organ, And is now prepared to sell at the Very Lowest Prices, For cash or monthly installments. Parties intending to purchase or exchange organs should be sure and examine his ELEGANT NEW STYLES, With coupler. It is the only first-class organ in the United -dates that sells itself with so little advertis ing. Motto The beat ia the cheapest every time.” For catalogues and circulars containing Valuable information for purchasers, apply to L. A. PENDLETON, 34 1-2 Water Street, GARDINER, MAINE, dec22deodAwlm “Dinna Forget” PIERCES Great Christmas Sale! -THE ONLY COMPLETE LINE —or— HOLIDAY 600DSI In the City. 159 WATER STREET. A. J. PIERCE. nov.tOdly AYEB PRACTICAL PHOTOBRAPHER, In aU Branches of the Art. Haring secured the serrloes of n skillful operator who is up with the latest Improvements, and artistic in the most fashionable positions, I am prepared to do the very best work this side of Boston. AU work made by the Instantaneous Process. Crayon Portraits and Copying n specialty. Visitors Always Welcome. G. O. AYER, Corner Bridge and Water 8U., Augusta, IT site Kennebec Bridge. State of Maine. NOTICE is don of Jame _ _ _, Prison under sentence for the crime of’periunT. is now pending before the Governor and Council, and a hearing thereon will be granted in the Conn cil Chamber at Augusta, on Wednesday the 23rd day ot December, at 12 o’clock M. a ,ui, orAAAANBAL 81UTH, Sec’y of State. declSdit Special Advertisement*. Small _.n i *T-. not eromdimf Orm lint tor %6 amts, (Arcs tint* for 40 emit, and omt mm> for 60 emit._ _Lost,_ T ©ST—Between PettingUl’a Corner nnd Wind 1 J sor, a penslcn certificate. Wo. 1JM12 MICHAEL SILVER, Windsor. dcclfdlw* _ _Found._ TNOUND—A muff, which the owner can hare by Jj applying at this offioe and paying tor this ad. rertlaetnent.__decildtf Wanted._ WANTED—$ 15 to $26 per week made by ener. getlc men, selling in their own town or city an article of mr manufacture. Send It oents for •ample and circular. B. C. HAS-KELL, dec22dlt119 8ummer St., Boston. WANTED—A few good shoe cutters wanted. Apply to KEENE BROTH ERS, dec!7d2w_Skowhtgan, Me. For Sate. FOR MALE—A first-data second-hand sleigh, aa good aa new. For sale cheap. A C. OTIS, Clerk of Court’s Office._ dec22dlsr* TTIOK BALE—A Jersey cow. Apply to A3 deeltdlw* M. V B. CHA'E, State St. I NOR BALE—New harness, rubber mounted; al most new wolf robe; also second band sleigh. O. O. STETSON, declld2w 26 Eastern Avenue. TJOR BALE.—Houses In dlllerent parts of the AJ city, ranging lnprioe from $mxm.MAiiirxi. ■ovMSm Over $1,000,000.00 Worth Sold by Me Abroad. MAY’S NEW IDEAL LAMP. THE ONLY SAFE LAMP TO USE. Never No Chimney. No Globe. No Smoke. No Odor. Borns Common Kerosene Oil CIVINC A BRILLIANT WHITE LIGHT. THE MOST HEALTHFUL Lamp To Use. DOES NOT VITIATE THE AIR m morsel corns. Bracket Lamp. ,mum*nvra This is a forced blast I.amp. controlled by the springs A A which is wound by the key *‘B” on side. *‘C, arrows showing pus sage of air from bottom to top of Lamp. “DD” fan. which is dmen by u itninehna rlotkuotk ou an improved pimcipie. foices the air through the Lamp to the point of combustion. E." "F.** "G.'* and *'H” are brass cog wheels, which are the only ones used in the movement. The oil well is entirely seysimtr from the outside of the Lamp, and is kept continually eool by the cold blast of air nM-itmtty Murrnuwting it. rendering the Lamps )»>*itirrlu ntm-t>splo*irr. The flame can be burned very low. without a particle of smoke or odor, which cannot be done by any other Lamp. The Lamp, with one winding, will burn for 12 hours ami the mechanism will run ovi r 20 hours, giving n brilliant uniform light, equal togas. Every part of this Lanin interchangeable, and can he Hiumlied at small expense. Flame in cut shows less than half size of tul! flame. Gets Hot. THE Safest Coolest LAMP EVER MADE. CANNOT EXPLODE IT IF YOU TRY. BURNS LIKE, BUT BET TER THAN GAS, GIVING A Brilliant and Wonderfully Large Light, MUCH BETTtR THAN ANY THREE CHIMNEY LAMPS COMBINED. Table Lamp. 1 h e j I 2 g s .5 2 >a 8 n w P< «M M O w q Eh pj a S on

eg 99 s$ Made of Brass, handsomely Nickeled, in Stand Lamps. Bracket, or Hanging Style, also to attach ti Chandelier. BE SI RE TO INVESTIGATE THIS WONDERFUL. SAFE AND CUE VI’ LA.Ml’. Sly representative, who is now travelling through Maine, for the purpose of (ahlishiirr Agencies for each county, will be pleased to show this Lamp to all who are interested. RememlM this is one of the few articles of merit, having no competition whatever, that is ottered to Agent This paper will vouch for my responsibility. My representative will be at Portland, Preble House, Nov. 21, 22, 2:?. 24; Biddcford, Nov. 25, 26; Hath, Nov. 27, 28; Wiscassett, Nov. 30; Boeli land, Dec. 1, 2; Belfast, Dec. 3, 4, 5; Bangor, Bangor House, 7, 8, 9; Ellsworth, Dec. 10; Calais, Dec. 11, 12; Boulton, Dee. 14. 15. 16: Skowhetaif:. 18, 19; Augusta, Cony House, Dee. 21, 22; Lewiston, 23, 24. S. ELWOOD MAY, 155 Fulton Street, New York. SOLE PROPRIIlTOa AJfD MAKUEACTITIIEII. novl7-flt-td*c22 twdecl# M. H. GUNNELL, BIKER i (ITERER, Gardiner I'fe. Mr. Gunnell furnishes to Parties and Entertainments at short notice, all kinds of Fancy Bread and Cakes. HIS IGE CREAM Is up to the best in the Pine Tree State. Communicate with the undersigned. M. H. GUNNELL. aorlHd.tm PHOXOSRAPHEB, im Water St., ovkk am. kxpresr office Au gusta. Fine Photographs of All Kinds, from Carte de Virite to Life Siae Portraits. We guarantee the rery best work to be obtained in this part of the State. noT25dtf BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAYCOODS —AND— Seasonable Novelties, Expressly Selected for X-MAS AID ICW YEARS, —AT— Pierce’s Book Store, AUGUSTA. noraOdtf Z. I*. LITTLE. HOLIDAY GOODS XV OW OPEIV. -THE BEST LINE OF BOOKS A ND CARDS TO BE FOUND IN THE CITY. Z* f\ GARDINER, _MAINE. CUT FLOWERS I For the House, **or "a Party, ®*or a Wedding, For Any OooasIoa We hare made arrangements »lth Mr. T. Home, At E.Rowse s Jewelry Store Who will take ordora, and make prloea the aame aa ouraelvea. No Charge for Bxpreaa FUNERAL FLOWERS A SPECIALTY. 11 HUTCHINSON k (In. Florists Portsimtl. N. 1 ALWAT8 BEAR IN MIND —You Cab Bur the Best— Groceries, Provisions, Tea, Coffee, Spices, Fruit, Nuts. Raisins, Figs, Dates, Prunes, Canned Goods of All Kinds. —ALSO— The Best Meats and Poultry, Celery, Cranberries, at as Low Prices as elsewhere in the City, XaTTOITTS HILL’S, Water Street, Under Hotel North. _ noraodtl DRY HARP WOOD In all lengths, can be obtained of Hr. Hand all Sylvester by dropping him a card, or leav. Ing orders with G. HASKELL, AKER A LONGFELLOW, or CLARK A CO. norMtf DEERFOOT FARM SAUSAGE Fresh Celery. CAPE COD CRANBERRIES. Best St Louis Roller Flour, $6.00 Washburn’s Superlative. 7.00 Pillsbury’s Best, 6.75 8. P. EATON, 131 WATER ST. FOR SALE At your own price almost, a large lot of fancy braid, tuscan and edging, Just what the ladles want to make lancy articles. You can buy as much or Ultln as you like. Come and see It at the Hat and Bonnet Bleaohery, Oak Street. deeSdtf

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focal aafl State %mt. Tuesday. December 22. 1885. A New Thing:. Combination lettersheet and envelope. Also bill fcld. and sta’emejst*. The moat convenient, too. Siical. simple and perfect device ever Invented f„r SJness or correspondence pnrpoaec, nod la acre to rsede the present separate letter-sheet and en. JjCpe. Endorsed by theD. 8. Government. Snm. be seen nt this oAee. Tickets to the reunion banquet will be 93 per pl*,e Mr. J- A Fairbanks has taken the agency for Kennebec county of the novel May lamp. During the past year 128 corporations have boon organized under the Maine corporation U* __ Christmas gifta for the Industrial 8chool for Girls, Hallowell, should be left at Hunt’s music store. D. A. Cony’s grist mill, eait side, is doing good work, grinding on the average 40 bush els of grain an hour. The sleigh bell jingled merrily on the street yesterday, aud there were plenty of Christ mas present purchaser*. Mr. Fred W. Spencer, the well known liv ery stable man, ha» recently purchased a fine span of havs and a 8150 sleigh. A delegation from the Augusta corps of the Salvation Army went to Week's Mills, Sunday and gave battle to the enemy. They drew a large crowd, so it is reported. On account of repairing G. A. R. Hall, the regular meeting of Highland Lodge No. 25, A. 0. U. W„ will be held at the aldermen’s room in Granite Hall Block at 7 1-2 o’clock this evening. The length of the days is eight hours and 51 minutes, the shortest of the year. Next Friday they will begin to lengthen and ac cording to the old adage the cold will begin to strengthen. The small steam engine which is used by Mr. E. Stone in discharging coal, has been aver to Togus for several weeks where it was employed in pumping. Yesterday it was hauled back to the city. W. 11 Miller, who it was alleged stole a watch and sum of money at Hunt’s music store, is carrying on the farm of Mr. Isaac Varney in Manchester. No case was found against him by the Grand Jury. A firm doing business on the street is in the wty of making an honest dollar in the rise on lead. For some time since they have been sccuinulating old lead, paying from one to two cents a pound, until they now have some four tons stored. As the price has advanced to four cents a pound they will shortly un load. Oak Grove Seminary has just been pre sented with two fine engravings, one of Whittier, the other of Agassiz. They are to he hung upon the walls of the new school room. The donor is Sarali Marble of the State Normal School, Providence. R. I. Within the past few weeks many new volumes have been placed on the shelves of the librarv. In addition to the present courses of study a full commercial depart ment is to be opened in the spring term un der the supervision of Charles Fletcher. The death of Clara Josephine Briggs, wife of l)r. K. G. Briggs, yesterday morning, at the untimely age of 32 years, was a peculiarly tad event, and is received with deep sorrow bv her many friends. Her illness was long continued and severe, but site passed through her great trial with uncomplaining fortitude. Last fall it was hoped that a Southern trip would he beneficial, and she departed for Florida, near relatives ministering at her side, but the climate did not prove salutarv, and but a few weeks since she returned to Iter home here. The funeral will occur at 2 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon. Several matters pertaining to the coming legi«lative reunion have been about decided on. Johnson Mann of the Quincy House, Boston, will probably attend to the catering, their figures are lower than any other for the same return. Very wisely the contract to furnish the music has been given to Prof. H. M. l’ullen, who will furnish ten pieces etch for the first two nights and thirteen on the night of the ball That home talent should he patronized is just. The work done by this orchestra at the reception last winter was very superior, and we predict that the music at the coming event will equal, if not surpass, any that could have been furnished by a State orchestra outside of Augusta. A communication has been forwarded to the Josh Whitcomb company, asking them to release the hall,which they have engaged for Thursday night, so that it can be employed for the reunion ball. The republican headquarters have been Opened by the State committee, occupying the rooms over the Granite Bank, corner of Water and Oak streets. The rooms have been conveniently and handsomely fitted up. bard wood floor laid, walls and ceiling Painted in pleasing tints. Suitable fur "iture has been provided and arranged in a convenient manner. A capacious vault.sim *l»r to that of the bank below, is connected. The walls of the room are to be adorned with •be pictures of Abraham Lincoln. Gen. Crant, the late President James A. Garfield, Hannibal Hamlin, Mr. Blaine, Gen. Logan, the late Senators Fessenden and Morrill, Senators Hale and Frye, Representatives Heed. Dingley and Milliken, and the two former chairmen of the committee, Colonel Dow and Judge Wing. The foom, as one first enters, is separated by rail from the remainder of the space, and to be used as a reading room. Here will be found on file the Chicago Daily Tribune, Cincinnati Gazette, New York Tribune, Bos ton Journal, Portland Press, Kennebec Jour nal, Lewiston Journal, Bangor Whig, and the •cveral republican weeklies of the State. The rooms are well lighted and warmed and •ill be open every day until 9 o’clock P. M. All republicans living in the city or visiting are invited to call at the headquarters and *»sil themselves of the privileges of the tending room. «*«r PnMMli. Ena and Ina Chadbouroe are in Portland •or a few days' visit. T* C‘ Monro* of Peabody, Maas., 10 city yesterday. The 8outhbridge Journal, Southbridge, of Friday Dec. 18, has the following felicitous notice of the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Haggerty in that town after their “>wi»ge ln this city. ,.The bapp7 twaiQ reached Southbridge yesterday noon and at once repaired to their new home on Hamilton street—the house recently occcpied by Jas. H. Sanders. Last evening a number of Mr, aggerty s friends met at his residence, where A. J. Bartholomew in behalf of the compa ny, welcomed Mrs. Haggerty to Southbridge and presented the couple with an elegant sil ver service, including a dozen or more extra pieces, all of silver and selected with admir able taste. Mr. Haggerty briefly responded with much feeling at this expression of good will. The bride and groom have also been the recipients of many other gifts from indi viduals. They have the very best wishes of the many friends Mr Haggerty has made since bit residence here.” Amusement*. The Mikado. There was a most satisfactory opening sale of seats for the “Mikado” yesterday morning, and the indications now are that it will meet with a grand reception. Portland is carried away with the performance The Press pays the following compliment to this charming opera: T‘‘e VMik,do" evidently has -‘caught on” m Portland, and this is due in great measure to the excellent manner in which it was mounted and costumed, and generally pre sented by Mr. Stetson. The Portland public will patronize a good thing, but thev require it to be as well produced as is possible for a city of this size. Some 2700 people witnessed the “Mikado” at the two evening and one matinee performances. So much pleased was the management that the company will return here Dec 30. Yesterday about noon a team belonging to Henry Norcross took a start on Water street near Lucius Hill's store and went up the street at a mad gallop. In front of Pierce’s crockery store the runaway encountered a sleigh, breaking a shaft of the latter, and later on a team belonging to James Folsom, injuring the back of the vehicle. The horse turned into the left side of the bridge, scatter ing the beef and poultry, with which the pung was loaded, around promiscuously at the corner bv Devine Coughlin’s drug store and knocking over a Togus veteran. The runaway barely missed colliding with a team on the bridge, coming in the opposite direc tion, and finally brought up at Mr. Norcross’ residence. The damage was not very great. Three young fellows were up before the municipal court yesterday for disturbing the Salvation Army meeting. Sunday night. Two of them were fined and appealed, while the third was discharged. Two inebriates were sent to jail, last evening. Mike Lascomb was before the court for assault on a bov at the mill He was fined $3 and cost; appealed. The Salvation \rmv trial drew a large crowd. A commute of ladies from the churches will have charge of furnishing the Christmas dinner for the poor of this citv, and they re quest that food be sent to the citv council room on Wednesday anil that the meats come uncooked. Prof. Barber, formerly of the Bangor The ologtcnl Seminarv, hut lately professor of theology at Yale, and who has repeatedly preached here, fell on the ice Friday aud broke one of his legs. The funeral services of Mrs. William Cald well will take place this (Tuesday) afternoon. After the Tovvnly Millions. A mass of documents relating to the so called Townley estate, popularly supposed to be concealed in the capacious vaults of the Bank of England, have recently been dis covered in New Brunswick, N J. They con sist of a marriage certificate and other papers haring reference to the lives of Hannah Browne and Richard Lawrence, and afford ing the connecting link so long sought by the American heirs to establish their claim, and completing the full tracing of the genealogy of all the families interested The discovery of these important documents came about by accident. Alderman Charles B. Herbert, who claims to be a dependent of the Townly family.having tor years had in his possession an old mahogany secretary, a gift from his father, while engaged in handling some family documents in the desk recently, dislodged a secret panel or slide in which was disclosed a bundle of old papers. Among them were the documents so highly prized. NORTH VASSAL BORO. Merry Christmas is close upon us with its pleasant associations, and as we purchase gifts for our friends, let us remember the poor and needy ones in our midst, and make it a merry Christmas indeed, for all. Appro priate services will be held at the several churches as usual, and at Citizen’s Hall there will be a social dance for those who -‘trip the light fantastic Our merchants have laid in good stocks for the holiday trade, and watched with smiling faces the snow as it came down, Saturday, fully realizing that it would serve to increase their trade, and add to their profits during the coming week.—The winter session of the village schools began Monday, the 14th inst., with the same teach ers as were empioved for the fail term Kennebec Lodge, No. 22. A O. U W.. will have its annual meeting for the election of officers Monday evening next. The lodge, although not large, is in a prosperous condi tion, and new members are steadily coming in as they are brought to see the good which is'being done by the order throughout the State. Kennebec Lodge was instituted near ly two years ago, and we have yet to meet with the loss of a member either by death or from any other cause.—Mr. Seth Nickerson returned from bit Western trip last week The Baptist pulpit was supplied on Sunday last by Prof. Small of Colby. Lsnl notices. Christmas sad Hew I««ri-HS#-SS. J). P. Knowlton is alive and all ready for bus iness, at Banner Block, under L. K. Smith s tailor shop, where may be teen the largest line of oil paintings, chromos and lithographs in this city; large invoice just received. Also 1000 feet of picture mouldings. Pictures framed cheaper than dirt. Upholstering, job bing, etc., repairing Remember the place, basement of Banner Block. It sgS-Dressmaking or plain sewing by the day by Miss O. A. Webber, at Mrs. Ai Staples, corner Winthrop and State street. dec!6tlw*. 1--—--— SUPERIOR COURT. Hob. W. P. Whit*, house presidium. Monday, Dec. Slit. Win. H. Smith r». Hiram R. Teaton. E. W. Whitehouse for plff., W. A. Lancaster for deft. Assumpsit on account annexed to recover a balance of *32.20 for groceries. Defence, statute of limitations. Decision reserved. Washburn Benjamin vs. Oliver Moulton. J. H. Potter for plff., H S. Webster for deft. Assumpsit on account annexed to recover the sum of *46.50 tor services and expenditures of money as attorney at law in the prosecution of a case for the deft. The defence is that the suit in question was in the interest of deft’s son and that he is the party liable in this action. Decision reserved. The following cases are in order for trial to-morrow: No. 745. Meader vs. Getcheli. No. 758. Stone vs. City of Gardiner. One Morton. Editor of Kennebec Journal: For weeks succeeding the appointment of Postmaster Fowler. Col.” Morton gave no sign of his political vitality through the cel umns of the New Age. To sympathizing friends who approached him, offering conso lation, he assumed an air of martyrdom at once realistic and touching in the extreme. Even Editor Plaisted fell a victim to “Melan cholia,” and his editorials became noticeable in lacking nerve tonic. A cloud of depres sion huag over the New Age offlce. Since that time the only tangible proof of the “Col.’s” devotion to sound democratic princi ples, and a patriotic regard for the welfare of the country, must be sought in his monoma niacal screeds denouncing ex-Postmaster Manley. Mr. Morton’s idea of journaliara as connect ed with party politics, cannot be expected to rise above the low level of personal scurrility and abuse: and no better portrait of “Col.” Morton,—as he modestly styles himself—can be had than is revealed in the coarse and malignant attacks on private and public character, which appear in his paper. We fail to see, however, wherein his charac ter, either in its moral, social or intellectual aspects, gains by inviting comparisons. If we rememoer recent history “Col.” Morton was less fortunate than Mr. Manley in arriv ing at an important appointment, his name never reaching the Senate, having failed to pass a preliminary- examination at the hands of a democratic President. Such a compari son is, to say the least,suggestive of a knowl edge on the part of the appointing power of “Col.” Morton’s “moral, social and intellec tual worth.” The question which most interests demo crats is, who is responsible for the appoint ments made since Mr. Fowler came in? Their general character is such that no re spectable democrat is willing to assume the responsibility of advising them, yet the hand ot Morton is visible as explaining the major ity of them and as reflecting his character and ideas of party management. It is proper that the democrats of this city should know that Mr. Fowler is but a puppet in the hands of Morton, and came into offlce under a treaty to which “Col” Morton was an important party. The “Col.”, however, dis claims having any influence. There have been occasions in the career of the -‘Cal.” when a failure to identify himself might be regarded as justifiable,and perhaps this is one of them. Democrat. Superintendent of Malle. It is with deep regret that it is learned that there are serious dissensions among the re form democrats of the city. It is rumored that Mr. B. F. Morse, a life long democrat, and who adhered to the party fur fifty years, supporting it in defeat as well as v c .ory.wa* an applicant for the position ot superinten dent of mails at the Augusta post office. Mr. Morse had every reason to believe he would receive the appointment. His papers were endorsed by E. C. Allen and lie thought he was the favorite of Garcelon’s Col. Morton. Mr. Morse called upon Mr. Fowler, presented his papers and was informed by the postmaster that the de parlment wanted a younger man. Mr. Morse was not only surprised but indignant, and he asked the postmaster how old he was. Upon receiving his reply, he said: “There is not much difference in our ages; I think I am about as well preserved as you; good morn ing—I suppose I am old enough to vote.** It is also rumored that Postmaster Fowler has recommended for the position Mr. Charles B. Chick, the local editor of the New Age, and inquiring mind* ask if this was part of the trside between Morton and Mr. Fowler.

General Orders Jffo. 19. H’ihj'rs Department of Maine,! Grand Army of the Republic. Assistant Adjutant General's Office, Augusta, Me., December IV, 1886. I. The Nineteenth Annual Session of the Encamp ment of the Department of Maine, G. A. R., will be held at Coburn Hall, Skowhegan, Me., at 11 A. M., Feb. 10, 1866. Headquarters will be established at Hotel lleseiton. The council of administration will assemble at headquarters at 10 A. M., Tuesday, Feb. 9, tor the transaction of such busine s as may prop eriy come before it. fhe commander of Post 9o will detail an officer of the day. an officer of the guard and four comrades for guard duty during the session of the encampment. The officer of the day will re port to the asssistant adjutant general at neadquar ters, at 4 P. M-, Tuesday, Feb. 9, for instructions. The commander of Post 96 will make all the neces sary arrangements for the encampment. The rates at the hotels at Skowhegau will be as follows per day: Hotel Heselton, $1.50; Skowhegan House, $1.25; Motel Coburn, $2.00. fhe comrades of Post 96 have made arrangements for ample accommodation for all comrades who de sire to attend. Their ‘houses will be open and warm." Arrangements of trains aud rate* ot fare will be announced in future orders. AM matters per taining to the business oi the encampment which re quire the attention of the council ot administration before the opening of the eucampment, should be sent to these headquarters by the 25th of Jaouarv. Comrades desiring to engage quarters at .skowhegan in advance, should correspond with Comrade Isaac Dyer, commander of Post 96, who will give all neces sary information. II. The quarterly report to national headquarters for fourth quarter of 1665, will be made on me 20th of January; oomrnandvis ol posts will piea-e govern themseives accordingly. Reports from post* should be iu the hands of the assistant aa\s Coughs.“ ao itinutes Hoarseness... 1 Hour Colds.“ 34 Hours lorcTliroa!.. la ~?ear>ie3s.“ a Da;« .'Vi in oflium.- 5 Minutes of Scald. 5 C•-'in l: will ea*e in minutes, nnd positively ci. when u»«d at the outset. .*»rtSer that T>r. Thomas’ F.cle.-tric Oil V >0 cents per hot!le, and one bottiewill^o lart.’C. t i-«n half :»«V -er» ni an ordinary medKtne Visit Novelty Fair, The Paradise in NOVELTY HALL, over the novelty store Cannett Morse. Santa Claus. Old Woman in the Shoe. Christmas Tree, Ice. Admission Free. Rend the Visit of 8U Nicholas. BAR HARBORJTS: Maine,-wheresoever assembled or dispersed—and to all other persons interested in the news of Mount Desert and rtcintty, or any of the towns in Hancoek and Washington counties. V'nbscribe tor the HOTtNT DESERT HERALD, only RD.OO a rear. It contains all the loom news. Adlress JOSEPH WOOD, Hapeger. Bar Harbor, Me. wUly 2KZ m sk* s Attractive Toilet and Fancy Coods FOR THE HOLIDAYS. REASONABLE PRICES, Partridges’ Drag 'Store. CHRISTMAS CARDS, TASTEFUL AND ATTRACTIVE SELECTIONS. EJfflHTr FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, Chocolate*, Bon-bon*, Etc., A Fine American Candie*. PARTRIDGE RRO’S, _ Coder Granite Hall CHRISTMAS! “rakte zjz ze*tt AXD FOWLER HAIHLEN. -We have just received a great variety of goods_ Come early before the best things are sold, and avoid the crowd of the week before Xmas. OBT OUR CLOAK ROOM -IS WELL STOCKED WITH LADIES’ MISSES’ CHILDREN’S OARMEKTS, In all Styles and at Reduced Prices. FOWLER HAMLEN, AUGUSTA, MAINE. _ QCt21«K>d We have recently made some large purchases for our Furnishing Department, and are prepared to show the Best Line of Fine Linen Collars and Cuffs to be found In the city. We have all the Latest 8tylea, which we offer at fchPOPITLAIt I’HICKN. ©Mr slock of Ilotulery, Underwear, Cardigan Jacket*. Silk and Cashmere muffler*, Neckwear, Ac.. I* large and attractive. -Our Celebrated Perfect Kitting Wlilte Dress Shirts Are con.idered Superior to all other. W'Ve bare many Special Bargain, In Klne Ready Made clothing of our own manufacture Wand are also prepared to make Custom (bilking to order at l,ow Price,.w S. Lin« HUOUO I ft <X nNLLUVVCLL our atoek before buying elaewhere. DCMCMDCD We wi" P4V your car park both nblllCIflDCIt WAVS it you buy a carpet ol ui, .ml if we do not .ell lower than can be bought in Auguata, we will give a return ticket free. Carpet* are nnlv a aide ahow with ua. J^urnitiire <fc Undertaking Are our regular buninenn, and everything In the above linen and Carpetn delivered FREE in any part of Augunta or Hallow ell. PREBLE Ac KEENE. declldlm 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 A Barton’s and Rogers A 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. daetttl Samples Samples I shall open to-morrow morning a line of SAMPLE EATS, -WHICH WILL HK BOLD AT EXTREMELY LOW PRICES. F. W. MATHEWS, The Hatter, AUGUSTA, MAINE. aorH Tm-Thurltg

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THX SKIT Of THX EHX TOWM. Those who have traveled through the hill country of New England most often have been struck by the sight of a white church standing almost alone upon a summit of the great ridge. Once it wac the meeting place of mffne flourishing vil lage^ but when the railroads came, mak ing their way through the rough forbid ding country by following the water courses closely the villagers descended into the valleys, built up towns along the great highways of travel and left the old church to mourn over its lost glories sod to struggle along weakly until it too had to succumb to the new order of things. The clergy who built up these pillars of orthodoxy were strong and earnest men, and those who have succeeded them are not leas so. Their lives are marked by self-sacrifice and severe work. Their la bors are carried on under many difficul ties and hardships, and it is not surpris ing that many suffer from rheumatism and neuralgia. That many of them have found a cure, however, for these diseases may be seen from these letters. Rev. A. S. Cooper, of Williston, Vt., says: “Twelve hour*’ use of Athlophoros greatly removed the pain from my (sys tem and rendered the muscles so supple that I could get up and down with ease, which I have not done for a long time. 1 called yesterday on a gentleman who got a bottle from me and who I expec ted would send for more through me, hut I found he ha/1 got the start of me and ordered fbr himself, having been much benefited by it.” Henry L. Hall, editor of Willimantir. (Ct.) Journal, wbo is well and favorably known for miles around, says: “Three doses of Athlophoros relieved me from a very acute attack of inflamma tory rheumatism in nine hours. 1 con sider it an invaluable remedy in rheu matic affections, and esteem it a pleasure to recommend Athlophoros.” Mr. J. I!. VVel/ster, who is the carpenter for the WiJlimantic Linen Co., of Wilii mantie, Conn., and is well-known and much respected in that neighborhood, guvs: For three months I suffered with inflammatory rheumatism, and failed to receive any relief from anv of the numer ous remedies for that complaint until I took Athlophoros, which entirely cured me.” Rev. 8. Donaldson, of Lyndon, Yt.. writes: “The bottle of Athlophoros helped my wife greatly. 8he ha/1 up to the time /if taking it been a great sutlerer from neu* ralgia and rheumatic difficulties, making it almost impossible for her to walk with any ease. These difficulties have been alxuit her more or less for fourteen years. Since taking the medicine she has been comparatively free from pain and is able to walk better than before for several years.” Rev. Charles K. Harris, formerly of New Haven, now of Brooklyn, says: Athlophoros acted like a charm, and I have been quite free from any attack of rheumatism from that time until the pres ent. I ran, therefore, with all sincerity testify to the valuable quality of Athlo phoros as a rheumatic cure.” If you cannot get Athlophoros of your rlrug gist, we will send it express paid, on receipt/it regular price—one dollar fair bottle. We prefer that you buy it from your druggist, tint if le ha-n't it, do not be persuaded to try something else, but order at virtues are so palpable to every one's observations." Did Sho Die “No! “She lingered and suffered along, pining away all the time for years." 4* 1 In* doctors doing her no good;” “And at last was cured by this Hop Bitters the papers say so much about.” “Indeed! Indeed!" “How thankful we should be for that med icine." A Daughter’s Misery. “Eleven years our daughter suffered on a bed of misery. “From a complication of kidney, liver, rheumatic trouble and Nervous debility, “Under the care of tin best physicians, “Who gave her disease various names, “But no relief, “And now she is restored to us in good health by as simple a remedy as Hop Bitters, that we hail shunned for years before using it.” Tiik Parents. 49"N^nc genuine without a bunch of green Hops on the white label. Shun all tin* vile, poisonous •tuff with "Hop" or "Hops" lu their name, dec.’teod twlm BATCHELOR S CELEBRATED HAIR DYE IIILOII r.II 1*41. Boat in the world. HarmleM! Reliable: In stantaneous' No dis appointment, no ridic ulous tint*; remedies the ill effects of bad dyes; leaves the hair ►oft and beautiful Black oi Brown. Ex planatory circulars sent postpaid in sealed envelopes, on applica tion. mentioning this (paper. Sold by alldrug gists. Applied by ex wruil KATClIH I.iih S Wut Factory,30 East lUthSt-.N.Y.city. may irMeoUft w l y-nr GERMAN AND FRENCH, Aiigimtn, Maine. The Most Thorough Ac Efficacious Instruc tions In German French, by the best of native teachers. Natural Method. (Berlitx System). No Hug lish used in our recitations This method enables the student. In a comparatively short time, not only to understand the foreign tongue, but to —sPeak it.— Most carefti 1 attention given to pronunciation. Free lectures and readings to pupils. Trial lessons free. Prices extremely low. Best of references. The professor will be in the city in a short time. Ladies and gentlemen desirous of perlecting them selves in modern languages, will apply to Prof. A. W. Spanhoofd, Lkwistom, declOdAwlm* Maixk. Dry Milled Wood Cut Stove Lengths for Quiok Kind ling, from Bangs Bros.; or apply to Benj. Copp. Ordora by Poatal Attended to. Dm. 10,1m. dcolMlw* 19silo %mtTri*«T Imtntal. Breeding Mares In tbe Fall. The p re railing practice among hone breeden is to breed so as to hare the foals cotne in the spring. Under natural condi tions this is the proper time. When ani mals are rnnning at large, and are de pendent on their own resources for food and protection from inclemencies of tbe weather, the time when offsprings are dropped most be such as is best suited to their feeble condition. This time is in the spring, after the winter’s storms are over, and the regetation has started so that there is an abundance of food for the dam and young. But man by the aid of his intelligence and energy, has been able to counteract and control the conditions of nature and make them suited to his pur pose. By growing, persevering and stor ing food of different kinds he can provide food in greater abundance from a given area, and consequently cheaper than when the animals go direct to nature for it at the time it suits her to furnish it. By erecting suitable buildings the climatic conditions can be controlled to such an extent as to make all seasons much alike. In this regard nature is improved upon, for not only can we in this escape the rig ors of winter with its chilling storms, but also the scorching suns of summer, the flies and other insects. In many ways do we improve on nature’s methods in hus bandry, and it is not always best to follow nature too closely. Now, in the matter ot breeding mares, it is remarked in the beginning, the prac tice to have the foals dropped in the spring because this is the custom, and it is con sidered the natural time. Why is not the fall a favorable time under some circumstances? If a farmer is doing his farm work with mares from which he raises colts, as can be done quite readily if he manages right, it certainly would be better to have part of the colts dropped in the fall and part in the spring, than to have all come in one season. This allows the owner to have teams available at all times. In the fall the farmer has abun dance of food, plenty of hay and grain and can give his mares all the nourishing food they need. In the spring, if ever, there is a scarcity of food for the mares, and in the consequence the colts are often poorly nourished and receive a set-back from which they never fully recover. By breeding in the fall the use of the stallion is had when he has not had so much ser vice as in the spring, and he will be more vigorous and get a better lot of colts. By feeding the mares well and providing warmer quarters for the colts they wifi grow right along as well as it toaled in the spring. Then when the grass is ready in tiie spring the colts are ready to go on to it, and have the summer before them in which to make a growth, coming to the burn the nex' fall strong and vigor ous. Those who have mares which failed to get a foal last Spring, should breed them this Fall, thus beginning a policy which, if continued, will give good results. It would do no harm to have this matter discussed a little through the papers, and at the meeting of farmers during the tall and winter.—New York World. Kussiun Fruits. In the extreme northern portion of the United States are large areas within wbieh the thermometer registers nearly every winter 30 to 40 below zero, and where al most all varieties of English and American apples winter-kill. To discover varieties suitable for these regions has long been the aim of many ponwlogists, and it was with this view that Mr. Chas. Gibb of Canada, and Prof. Rudd of Iowa, visited Russia to learn what varieties of Russian fruits might be specially adapted to the higher latitudes of America, where most varieties are too tender. The results of their investigation are worthy of the most careful study. It ap pears that they found the Anis apple, the Antonovka. and some others successfully raised as far north as Kazan. 430 miles east of Moscow, far from the modifying influences of any large body of water.and yet 600 miles north of the latitude of Quebec, and where Fahreinheit thermom eter registers not rarely SS0 below zero. In this region of extreme cold the people raised apples as one of their chief indus tries, and the trees escaped these severe winters without injury. “These “iron-clad” varieties will sure ly become a great boon to the cold sec tions of the North and Northwest, and from some of the best of these, seedlings will undoubtedly be raised, that will be about all that can be desired in quality, and hardy as their parentage.—American Garden. A Model Poultry House. Henry O’Hara. President of the Cayuga County. N. Y., Agricultural Society, has a fine poultry house, says the Country Gentleman. The building is about 14x16 feet square, and the lower Story is used as a feed room and on each of its sides there are rows of boxes for nests. This room is well lighted, and in cold weather can be closed tightly, so that the fowls have comfortable quarters. The hens, geese, ducks and all, ascend into the upper story to roost, on a wide, inclined plane with cleats nailed across to prevent slipping. Small chickens soon learn to ascend to the roost, where they are safe from nocturnal marauders in quest of poultry. The poles on which the lowls roost extend the entire length of the building, about one and a half feet below the ratters; and they rise one above the other like steps from the plates to the ridge of the roof. 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