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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08

A writer in the Herald in attendance upon
the Narraganset races, speaks in the follow
| ing commendatory terms Of the management
and states facts which are worth the attention
of others concerned in such trials of speed.
I'm turf reform in the trotting world Nara
ganset took the lead Of all the associations in
the country. Its management appreciated
the truth that to be successful in what they
had mapped out they must begin at the root
of the evil. They did. Only efficient and
honest men, able and DESTROYS Of executing
the rules made, were appointed as judges at
the annual meetings, and without fear or
favor they discharged their duty to the public,
to the association and to themselves. Before
1 shall suffer wrong to be practiced upon my
course would plough it up and use its build
ings for frewood,' said Amasa Sprague, and
he meant it. Neither he nor those associated
with him have cared aught to curry favor
with horsemen Of note as bid for their pat
ronage they would never permit incompetent,
men who have little outside reputation as
good fellows" to enter the judges stand and
pass upon the different contests, nor would
they for a moment ccuntenance the presence
in such responsible positions, as is too often
the case on other tracks, Of those who are in
colluson with tricksters and who boldly rob
the public by awarding races to those least
entitled to them. The leaven of reform
created by Narraganset has already done
much among the honest turfmen of the coun-
try to elevate the sport, and in time, with
the cooperation of sister associations, will
yet do more, until such barrier shall be
erected that the preparation of frauds will
be the exception and not the rule"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08

1t is quite fortunate for Governor Cham
berlain that the Portland Advertiser is
read by but very few persons. We never
attributed to him the weak qualities which
the Advertiser by its garblings has done,
but. on the contrary, we expressly
denied them when applied to him from
other sources. We do not wonder that
some of his friends complain that his case
is mot we'll managed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08
The Press says Hon. f. G. Harlow Of Cam

The Press says Hon. f. g. Harlow of Can
ton, passed through Portland Thursday, On
his way to attend the National Congress on
Penitentiary and Reformaty Discipline, to be
holden at Cincinnati from the llth to the goth
insts. He will be joined at Boston by his
colleagues, Messrs. E. B. Smith Of Saco and
Hon. John Benson of Newport. The gentle
men are Jail Commissioners for the State, ap-
pointed by Gov. Chamberlain under resolve
Of the last Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08

In Waterford, on Sunday last, as the
daughter of Mr.. Samuel Stone, Is years OF
age, was riding to church, she was thrown
from the wagon and killed. Owing to some
error in harnessing, the horse soon after start
ing became unmanageable and dashed on at a
furious rate. She had the presence of mind
to direct younger sister, who was with her,
to try to get out from the back of the wagon.
She succeeded in doing so safely. The older
sister still endeavored to control the horse,
but was thrown out. Her clothing caught in
the fender and she was dragged full quarter
of a mile. When found she was much multi
ated, and dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08

The Belfast Journal is prompt to take
up the cudgel in defence of its political
brethren caught in robbing the Lime Rock
Bank If the editor has any evidence to
make good his ill-natured remarks about
Augusta and paper credits" we invite
him to present the same to the Commits
sion now investigating that business, that
the facts may be known. If he knows
nothing about it he should not allow his
sensitiveness about his brother State Prison
birds to lead him to make accusations for
which there is no proof. Augusta has no
defence to make for paper credits, much
less any apology or defence for bank rob-
bers, whatever party they may belong to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08
It appears that the Democracy OF the first

1t appears that the Democracy OF 'nS n's
Congressional district Of Tennessee ana
Andrew johnson have had an old-fashioned
Aght over the nomination of candidate LOT
Coro,ess wherein the president has been
ro-v much worstod. The Democrats were
anrious to beat Hon. r. r. Butler the Re-
nublican candidate for Congress, and they
concluded that Andrew johnson was the man
to beat him. Unfortunately for both Andy
and his friends, the Democracy was not all OF
one way OF thinking. A certain man named
White thought he had as good claim upon
the party a. Andy johnson, and he announced
himself % q candidate. The convention
broke up in a row, Johnson's friends, who by
the way were In the minority, boiling and re-
fusing to abide by the decision of majority.
johnson, as is his custom, made speech,
the old speech which he has made thousand
times, and wound up by saying that he had
no desire for Office, but if his friends nomi-
mated him for Congress he would he COMPEL
ed to run. When the ex-alderman found that
the convention was not unit for him he at
once lost his temper, and refused to allow
his name to be mentioned in connection with
the nomination. The man White, Johnson's
successful competitor, is said to be person
of very ordinary ability, and lover OF the
"ardent." Even the Democrats from the
First Tennessee district say Butler will be
elected by large majority, which is more
ID T. bao pnmip q @
Butler would have had more difficult task,
as the great Alderman would have made
spirited canvass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08

A correspondent of the Dover Observer
says that the whole water power of Sebec
stream has passed into other hands, and mills
to manufacture long and short lumber OF
every description will soon be erected. Other
kinds of manufacturing will be extensively
carried on, as the water power is immense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08

The Age says LitchHeld and Daniels, two
of the Lime Rock bank robbers are back in
the Belfast jail again, for safe keeping. Their
fellow prisoners Moore and Hight were sent
to Thomaston for seven years each. Daniels
is in very weak and feeble condition and can
not long survive. His trial was postponed
till December. Ltchtield's case goes up to the
law term on exceptions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08

Rumford 10 a prosperous, rural town, with
four or five small villages scattered along the
Androscoggin. 1t is remarkable for the num-
Der of its meeting houses, having five, all
neat and in good repair. But whether its
people are religious in proportion to their
privileges and opportunities, we have not yet
learned If not, you who are without sin, cast
the first stone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08

The October term of S. J. Court for Waldo
county convenes at Belfast Tuesday, 18th,
Judge Appleton presiding. The Age says it
will probably be a short term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08

Mr. George Potter launched from his yard
in Perry, on Monday of last week, fine
double decked schooner of about 400 tons.
Another large schooner will be launched from
the ward of Mr. j. b. Mutt about the oath inst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08

Dover and Foxcroft have a new fire en-
CINE. Its cost was nearly $1,000, together
with the hose and other 'fxins," and house
is to be Immediately built for it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08

A Sebec correspondent says the people of
that vicinity are quite enthusiastic in regard
to the proposed railroad from that place to
Milo. 1t will be branch of the b. & p.
Railroad, and will connect vast region of
slate with the outside world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08

The Pembroke Iron Works Company is
importing from Pctou, n. s., several cargoes
of culm of coal, fine coal. The duty on it
is twenty-five per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08
A Dental Student Wanted.

yT,O A YOUNG MAN of Good Moral Character,
| aud between the ages of IL and q years this
opportunity is offered obtain thorough and prac-
tical knowledge of Dentistry. Apply Immediately
A. II. CHAMBERLAIN,
Augusta, Sept. 80. 1870 tlw Surgeon Dentist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-08

WE beg to inform the public that we have estab,
w lshed this office permanently for the practice
of dentistry in all its branches. Our long expert
ence in both Boston and New York enables us to
execute all operations In the best possible manner
We give our patrons the benefit OF all the latest and
best improvements without extra charge. Our char
ges wifi be very moderate in all cases.
Artificial Teeth inserted at the following greatly
reduced prices for one month
Beautiful sets of Gum teeth SIS to $40.
Temporary Plain Sc $40 to SIS.
Partial sets in proportion.
TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN.
F, H. FALES d CO., Surgeon Dentists.
septl4-t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-12
HOW TO HAVE A LOVING WIFE.

If you would have loving wife, be as
gentle in your words after as before mar
rage treat her quite as tenderly when a
matron as MISS don't make her the maid
OF all work, and ask her why she looks
less tidy and neat than when ''you first
knew her." don't buy cheap, tough beef,
and scold her because it does not come on
the table ''porter house," don't grumble
about squalling babies, if you can't keep
up nursery, and rememberthat baby
may take after papa in his disposition ;
don't smoke and chew tobacco, and thus
shatter your nerves, and spoil your tenn
per; and make your breath nuisance,
and then complain that your wife declines
to kiss you; go home joyous and cheerful
to your wife and tell her the good news
YOU have heard, and not silently put on
your hat and go out to the "club" or
lodge" and let her afterwards learn that
you spent the evening at the opera or at a
fancy ball with Mrs. Dash. Love your
wife; be patients remember that you are
not perfect, but try to be; let whiskey and
tobacco alone; spend your evenings with
your wife, and live decent, Christian
life, and your wife will be loving and true
If you did not marry Il thoughtless beau
ty without sense or worth; ii you did who
is to blame if you suffer the consequences
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-12
NO. 269
WHO NAMED THE COLLEGES.

Harvard College was named after John
Harvard, who, in 1893, left to the college
t779 and library of over 800 volumes.
Williams College was named after Col.
Ephram Williams, soldier of the old
French war;
Dartmouth College was named after
Lord Dartmouth, who subscribed large
amount, and was President of the First
Board of Trustees.
Brown University received its name from
Hon. Nicholas Brown, who was gradu
ate of the college, went into business, be-
came very wealthy, and endowed the col
lege very largely.
Columbia College was called Kings
College till the close of the war for inde-
pendence, when it received the name of
Columbia
Bowdoin College was named after Gov
ernor Bowdoin of Maine.
Yale College was named after Elihu
Yale, Who made very liberal donations to
the college.
Colby University, formerly, Waterville
College, was named after Mr.. Colby OF
Boston, who gave $4,000 to the college
in 1866
Dickinson College received its name
from Hon. John Dickinson. He made
very liberal donation to the college, and
was President of the Board of Trustees
for a number of years.
Cornell University was named after Ezra
Cornell, its founder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-12

A capital joke, and all the more palata-
BILE because it is true and can b1 youched
for. took place few Sundays since at one
of the prominent Fourth Street churches.
1t seems that worthy deacon had been
very industrious in selling new church
book, costing seventy-fve cents. AT the
service in question the minister, just be-
fore dismissng the congregation, rose and
said-''all you who have children to bap-
tie will present them next Sabbath" ="
The deacon, who by the way was a little
deaf, and having an eye to selling the
books, and supposing his pastor was re-
ferring to them, Immediately jumped up
and shouted, d,-'all you who havn't any
can get as many as you want at seventy
five cents each"
The preacher looked cross-eyed at the
brothers, the brothers looked ut the cler-
gyman, the audience punched the audience
in the side, the bubble grew larger until
it burst in loud guffaw; ladies colored
up, crimsoned, blushed, and thanked the
Lord tor the low price of peopling the
earth. There was no benedietion that
morning worth speaking of. The deacon,
after he had found out his mistake
changed his pew to the rear; and though
he cannot hear the sermon, he is consoled
with the thought that the young ladies
can't snicker at him.-N. j. Patriot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-12

Few persons probably know the origin
of vetch, the seeds OF which, running very
uniform, furnished natural weights for es-
timating the value of small and precious
articles to the Orientals. A carat weighs 4
grains French, or 8 3-4 Troy. Carat,
moreover, is used in another sense in
speaking Of the precious metals, standing
for an imaginary division of the pound
Troy into "a parts, and the standard is ex-
pressed by naming how many OF those
parts the pure metal forms, the remainder
being understood as the alloy. Thus the
standard of the sovereign is %, or two
parts alloy. The standard of the United
States is nearly the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-12
Mistellameous.
A WORD WITH YOUNG MEN.

1t is as easy to be good man as a poor
one. Half the energy displayed in keep
ing ahead that is required to catch up
When behind, would save credit, give
more time to attend to business, and add
to the profit and reputation of those who
work lor gain. BE prompt-keep your
word. Honor your engagements. Ii you
promise to meet man, or to do certain
thing at certain moment, be ready at the
time. If yon go out on busi-
ness, attend promptly to the matter on
hand, then as promptly go about your
own business.
Do not stop to tell stories in business
hours. If you have place of business be
found there when wanted, No man can
get rich by sitting around stores and sa-
looms. Never "Iool" on business matters.
Have order, system, regularity, liberality
promptness. DO not NEEDLE with business
you know nothing of. Never buy an ar
ticle you do not need, simply because it is
cheap, and the man who sells it will take
1t out in trade Trade is money. Strive
to avoid harsh words and personalities.
Do not kick every stone iii the path; more
miles can be made in IA day by going stead
lily on, than stopping to kick. Pay as you
go. \ man OF honor respects his word as
he does his bond. Aid, but never beg.
Help others when you can, but never give
what you cannot afford to, simply because
it is fashionable. Learn to say no. Nc
necessity OF swapping it out dog fashion
but say 1t firmly and respectfully. Have
but few confidants, and the fewer the bet
ter Use your own brains rather than
those OF others. Learn to think and ACT
for yourself. Be yigilant. Keep ahead
rather than behind the times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-12
NATURES GASOMETERS.

Twenty-Five miles south of Rochester,
at West Bloomfield, Ontario county, New
York, there is wonderful gas well or
fountain, which pours out a steady stream
of gas capable, it is believed, of being
proitably used for heating and illuminat-
ing purposes. The volume is very great,
and the quality of the gas has been ascer-
tanned, by careful experiment, to be I'M
commonly good, the ordinary impurities
of coal gas not appearing in 1t to any
damaging extent.
For the last five years this gas well has
been made the study of scientific men,
with view of employing its supply toi
light and fuel, and at this moment the cit
izens of Rochester are discussing the prac-
ticabiity of lighting that city from this
eXhaustless natural reservoir. Professor
baltimore, of the Rochester University
acting in the interests OF company .oi
capitalists of Elmira, has made a thorough
examination of the gas, and some weeks
AGO, tested its Illuminating power by the
aid of the most delicate photometrical APP
paratus, in the presence of large num-
Der of the stockholders and of prominent
men of Elmira and Rochester. The re-
suit was in the highest degree satisfactory,
and it seems probable that the project OF
lighting Rochester from this well will be
carried into effect.
The village of Fredonia, in the same
State, has been lighted from natural sources
for many years, and at Erie, Pennsylva-
MIA, the gas from gas wells is used to drive
flour mills, and to pump up the water which
supplies that city. thus making the water
works company also Il Gas company.-N
T. Ecening Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-12

No blister draws sharper than interest
does. OF all industries, none is compar-
able to that of interest. 1t works all day
and night in fair weather ane foul. 1t has
no sound in its footsteps, but travels fast
1t gnaws at mans substance with invisi-
BILE teeth. 1t binds industry with its film.
as fly is bound in spiders web. Debts
roll man over and over, binding hand
and foot, and letting him hang on the fatal
mesh until the long-legged interest de-
YOURS him,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-12
Nennebee yonrnal.
Published on Water Street, Foot of Court,
AUGUSTA, MAINE.
BY SPRAGUE. OWEN L. NASH.
Gully Nennebrt Somnal.

Is issued every morning, except Sundays.
Contains the latest news by telegraph and mail
gives reports of the Markets and has carefully pre-
pared political and local articles, and generous
amount of farming, home and miscellaneous read
Ing with full compilation of State news.
Terms, 81 per annnm in adrance; IS il payment
not made within the year. Single copies cents,
h. be had at the bookstores and at this Office.
Advertisements inch in length, three in.
Aerons or less, 81 co. % for every subsequent
insertion. Longer advertisements, or those inserted
Tor any considerable length of tme will be inserted
a favorable terms to the advertiser
Special Notices IS per cent. additional.
Amusement Notices, 81 per square per week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-12
To CANDY EATERS. AT a place calle

To CANDY EATERS. At a place called
Kaolin in South Carolina, there is an i'm
mense deposit of pure porcelain clay.
Thousands of casks of this clay are sent
to market. and it is generally understood
that the greater part of it goes to the can
dy manufacturers of New York. The
adulteration is harmless one but it is a
cheat, and is readily detected by the
method which we gave in former num-
Der, the sugar being soluble in water while
the clay is insoluble.-Journal Of Chennis-
tY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-12
'OQleehlp Yennebet 5ournal,
Published every Wednesday morning,

Published every Wednesday morning,
l. the largest folio paper the State, containing
p.ws, political articles, agricultural and scientific
matter tales poetry, anecdotes, household recipes,
markets, &c, &c.
Terms 81 per annun in adrance.
Transient Advertisements, Sl50 per inch for
arst week: % cents per week for each subsequent
Insertion.
Special Notices, $500 per inch for first week;
g. cents per week for each subsequent week.
Business Notices, in reading columns, 20 cents
per line for first inseron 10 per line for each
subsequent insertion.
All transient advertisements to be paid for in
advance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-12
Nj A SION HOU S E,
STATE STREET, -: AUGUSTA, NE

NIIS House is provided with Bath Rooms,
i where Hot and Cold Baths can be had at all
times 1t has also Frst-Class Billiard Hall, for
Guests only. Connected with the House is a large
and commodious Sample Room on Water Street
centrally located, where Sample Agents can show
their goods, free OF charge.
The Proprietor, thankful for the liberal patronage
which the above House has enjoyed since its open
ilg, takes pleasure in informing his patrons that he
will run Free Carriages TO and from the Cars and
Boats until further notice
Connected with tie above House is Livery Sta
Bile, where good teams can he had at reasonable
rates. W. NJ. THAYER, Proprietor.
G.. 2. CoCHRAsE. Clerk.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-05-11

through ignorance. The waste Of tim
Der has also been frightful Capital
has disappeared as water poured into
holes in tho earth and there 10 nothing
TO show for most Of it. save residuary
legacy of debt and of hoart-burnings, and
dcep-rooted aversion in the minds of the best
business men to the work of extracting gold
and silver from rock.
Nor is tho direct loss OF twenty mil
lions year in money, and Of million or
two in timber our only loss. The cost of
imporfectly educating abroad the mum.
bers of young Americans who study
mining five thousand miles away from the
geological system in which they are TO work,
is another item of importance But
for all this the Government has 70
right 70 set up school of mines, Ctoat
as is the necessity for one. II dos not
properly belong to our democratic system.
But tLcre Is an academy already estab-
lished which may at once DO converted to
this use with the greatest possible public adj.
vantage, aud without adding anything TO
inc pubic buTuCuH. hb mean htsb RUM,
of course. The annual crop Of soldiers now
produced there IS in excess of the public de-
mand. Tho war, too, graduated thousands
of soldiers more perfect for quarter of q
century than any academy can possibly pro-
ducc. Our proposition is to turn West
| FONT into n national school of mining.
Gagged by the needs of the people, the
West Point Academy, as a soldiermaking
institution, is not of value at present. 1t
would be profitable to shut it up. But to
shift its instruction, 10 switch of the sew
cral classes into the studies necessary to
make practical miners and mining engineers,
and to run the institution exclusively to that
end for twenty ycars. would be an enormous
! good 20 the Uni ed States, 20 be measured By
hun lrcls of millions Of dollars.