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Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14
TIE EIRGINIU.S AFFAIR.

Dispatches from Havana say the officials
who carried out the execution of the prisoners
on the Virginius claim that she was taken as
pirate, and that all those captured upon her
were treated as pirates. Those who had been
in the insurgent army were tried by a naval
court martial, which lasted bnt one day, and
which sentenced the four who were tried to be
executed at daylight on the morning of the
4th. They were accordingly executed with
out the slightest protest from the acting consul
of the United States at Santiago, and, of
course, without the protest of the consul at
Havana, who was assured by the captain
general that the prisoners would have a fair
trial before a competent tribunal. At ia Cab
met meeting in Washington on the llth the
subject of Cuban affairs was considered at
some length. There is no difference Of opin-
ion among the members as to the proper
course to be pursued. There is no doubt that
the admiral and commanders of our fleet in
the Cuban waters will be, if they have not al
ready been, instructed to observe the orders
issued in the spring of 1869, when reports
came to the Navy Department through the
press and telegrams of several American YES
sells having been searched by Spanish men,
of. war in British waters and on the high road
of nations in the Gulf Of Mexico. The Gov
ernment then, as now, took the position that
while the United States Government wished
to observe strict neutrality in regard to the
difficulties existing in the island of Cuba, they
could not consent that our merchant vessels
should be molested in their lawful pursuits,
or overhauled and examined, unless they
were found committing some violation of
Spanish authority. This they could only do
by landing arms and munitions of war. The
waters between Cuba and the United States
being used as the great highway of all ma
tions, vessels should not be molested unless
they were within marine league of the ISL
and and not even then unless detected in
some overt act.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14
GENERAL NEWS.

BARRIERS are great travellers; they go from
poll to poll.
jeff Davis is about to sail for Europe on
account of his health, leaving his family at
Shelbyville, Ky.
Mrs Hall desires the u. S. Government to
fit ont an expedition to bring home the body
of the lamented Arctic explorer.
Secretary Richardson is understood to have
materially cut down the estimates of the bu-
reau officers for money during the coming
year.
The Weir Street Baptist Church at Taunton
was desecrated and robbed of silver plate last
Friday evening.
The Stats Seitung used nine languages in
which to summon the foreign-born population
of Chicago to the polls.
Many of the railway employees of Tennessee
who were recently out on a strike have re-
nounced thGE allegiance to unions, which
have been instrumental in causing the strike.
There will doubtless be strenuous efforts
made in the next Congress to amend the
National Banking Act, especially with refer.
ence to the right to issue circulating notes.
At meeting Of citizens of Boston TUESDAY
evening, composed of members of both par
ties, Hon. Samuel G. Cobb was nominated as
candidate for the ma, orally
Mr.. w. c. Tolimau has decided to move
the headquarters of the Grand Trunk passen-
ger traffic for the New England States from
Portland to Boston.
The Toledo Blade inquiries: "What is the
use of sending missionaries off to foreign
countries, when there is a whole township
down in Auglaize county in which not Re
publican is to be found?"
at is a strange and pleasing sight to see
sixteen-yearo old scowls soften and fade from
the faces of old democrats as they pass along
the Streets says the Madison, Wis, Jour
nal.
An important council between Indian Com
missioner ingalls, and the Nevada tribes is
being held, the purpose being to distribute the
snnui,ies and induce the Indians to remove
to another reservation.
philosopher remarks that there is some
thing peculiarly instructive in standing upon
street corner in large city, and watch the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14
Help the Torpid Organs.

When the body is in state of health, the food
taken into the stomach acts on the bowels Il
s,muaut, causing in them that worm-lke motion
by which their contents are expelled The Ii eI
being in a natural condition, the flow of bile (Which
is mild cathartc) into the intestnes ample and
regular, and hence the discharges are easy and
sufficiently frequent The reverse OF all this con-
stitutes costiveness, and the only true method OF
cure is to restore the functional activity Of the two
important organs which use the bowels as a sewer
for the egress of waste matter For this purpose
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters can be confdentially
recommended as the most effective OF all medicines
1t is not much to say that chronic constipation
would be unknown if the Bltters were in univers al
use as remedy in the earlier stages of the com.
plaint. At this period OF the year, when dyspep.
sia with all its kindred disorders are so apt to be
engendered and aggravated by the dampness OF
the atmosphere, this unequaled stmulant, tonic
and Alternative should be taken daily.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14
LEWISTON AND AUBURN.

The Augusta correspondent of the Boston
Journal has lately paid those places visit,
and gives cheering report of the condition
of business in them. He says: The people
of Lewiston take special pride in the solidity
OF their corporations, and we are not able to
find a single mill but what is in full operation,
employing their full complement of hands,
with no immediate prospect of any reduction
in their running time. With the severe mon
etary stringency upon us, with the depres-
sion on similar manufacturing establishments
elsewhere, such information is cncourag ging
and hopeful
We find the stock of cotton to be light,
which Is very fortunate as long as that article
is on the decline. But then, at this time of
the year, the stock is generally light. Nor is
the accumulation of goods at this season any
thing unusual. Tight as is the money market,
and although the demand for the products OF
these mills ia considerably curtaled, still
visit to the several corporations finds every
thing going on with as much vigor and brisk
ness as ever, and not a single Improvement
which was in progress before the financial
pressure commenced has been interrupted,
but is going forward in accordance with the
original plans.
Under the excellent management which has
been pursued, the present year has been a
prosperous one for the cotton mills of this
, city, whose total product will foot up over
Sc, 900, 600, or more that half of the aggre-
gate value of all the cotton goods produced in
the State. This amount together with the
, products of other industries and swelled by the
value of all the manufactured products of Au-
burn, will make the total value of the indus
trial productions of both cities for the present
year at least SIS 900, 900, with the combined
manufacturing capital of both places at rising
J, $ll 10000 The total population OF both
places is probably 5000 and increasing
{ In Auburn, which is the boot and shoe CEN
, tire of the State, business has been remarkably
good the present year, and there has been a
large increase over the production of last
+ year. The larger number, if not most, of the
orders for boots and shoes had been nlled be
fore the panic commenced, and when it oc-
Cured manufacturers found no goods on
!, their hands. and were well prepared to meet
the crisis. The total value of boots and shoes
manufactured this year will reach 81 600 900,
one establishment alone manufacturing nearly
one million dollars worth. In this establish
ment it takes twelve seconds to make n pair
of shoes. AS an item of note it takes four and
a half pounds OF leather (upper and sole, in
7 GLIDING waste, to make a pair of boots; fol
+ womens shoes it takes one and a half pounds
Other industries in Auburn have also done
i well, and are still in the full tide of opera.
! tions. The foundery will manufacture thi:
: year over $4,000 worth of iron castings and
nickel plating, while three mills will manu-
facture over Sl25, 900 worth of flour ani
: meal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14
The Weekly Times.

TIE WEEKLY TIMES is undoubtedly the best pa.
per for the farmer for the mechanic, and for all
who live in localities which are served only bv
weekly mails. 1t contains in addition to editorial
comments ON current topics, an ex, client conden-
sation OF the news of the week the most important
events both h me and foreign, reviewed at
length, and large quan ity of matter is given es.
pecialy interesting to tn: farmer and mechanic.
Its market reports are the fullest and urate
in the country. Terms 81 per annun.
Club rates of The Weekly-all to one Post OH ice
address-Five copies per annum, $3.50 Ten copies,
per annum, sl2 50; Twenty copies per annum, s22
Thirty copies, per annum $50, and one extra copy
to each club. For every club of fifty, one copy OF
The Semi-Weekly Times to the getterup of the
club.
When the names of subscribers are required to
be written upon each paper OF the club at one Post
Office address, ten cents for each copy additional
to the above rates.
The Semi Weekly and Weekly mailed one year to
clergymen at the lowest rates.
The prices are nvarable. Remit in drafts on
New York or Post Office Money Orders if possible,
and where neither of these can be procured send
the money in a registered letter
Terms, cash in advance.
THE NEW YORK TIMES,
New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14
MaSOnic Directory.

TRINITY COMMANDERY, No. 7, knights TEN.
plar Stated meetings Friday or before the
full moon of each month. A. d. knight, Eminent
Commander. o. b. Qurby Recorder.
JERUSALEM ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER-Meets
at iiallowell Stated convocations Thursday on
or before the full moon of each month. John
w. Rowe, High Priest.
ALPHA COUNCII-Meets at IIallQyyeN Quar-
tcrly Convocations January, Aprfl, July, Oc.
tober; Wednesday succeeding full moon j.
w Toward Thrice lllustrious Master novG- iGm
BETHLEHEM LODGE, No. 30, F. and A. NJ.
Stated meetings first Monday of each month.
Special meetings on Monday evenings. John w.
AUGUSTA LODGE, No. ln, +. 4 A. NJ. Stated
'Aeetings first Tuesday of each month. Special
meetings every Tuesday evening c. b. Nor.
ton, Master. L. +. Backman Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14
THE CUBAN MASSACRE.

The Cuban authorities have manifested
an inhumanity in the execution of more
than fifty of the persons found on the Vir-
ginius, which will go farther than heavy
losses in battle TO damage their cause. Our
government in the rebellion, though
strongly provoked to hang traitors and
buccaneers. wisely abstained from such a
course, leaving no instance on record of
the kind. The Spanish government will
find itself under the necessity of disayow-
ing all responsibility for these murders. If
it does this it may relieve itself in some
degree of the public odium brought upon
it. but the act will raise up avengers that
may force the government to extremity
and remove the chains of Spanish tyranny
from Cuba. The Spanish race is far be-
hind the enlightened sentiment of the best
European nations and the United State:
in humane and merciful ideas. Revenge
and cruelty are prominent traits in the ma
tional character. Probably they will be
astonished that other nations are STRUCK
with horror at the wholesale massacre
they have just perpetrated The savages
are not more ready to take life than they
1t is time we think they were made to fee
the force of more humane ideas, or a
least to learn that they cannot outrage tht
world by barbarous, lawless, wholesale
executions without being made to suffel
for it. Every nation is interested in put
ting stop to such blood thirsty proceed
ings as these. There are disgrace to the
age and should consgn those who perpc-
trated them to severe punishment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14

Qnite an extensive spontaneous break &C
Cured in the Monson granite quarries OF
Friday last, extending some fifty feet nortf
and south, and moving the severed stone
about two feet west. These breaks are OF
frequent occurrence, but usually on much
smaller scale, and clearly demonstrate the
fact that there is immense pressure in the
quarry, and that this pressure is nearly north
and south. Prof. Niles of Boston examined
the break on Saturday, taking measurements
and sketches. This pressure has an interest
ing bearing upon the present received theory
of mountain formation. boston Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14
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of Chronic and Acute rheumatism. Neuralgia
Lumbago, Scatca, Kidney, and Nervous Diseases
after years OF suffering, by taking Dr. Filters Veg
ctable Rheumatic Syrup--the scientific discovery of
j. r. Filter, NJ. d., regular graduate ply sician
with whom we are personally acquainted, who has
for 80 years treated these diseases exclusively with
astonishing results. We believe it our christian
duty, after deberation to conscientiously request
sufferers to use it, especially persons i'll moderate
circumstances who cannot afford to waste money
and time on wo thleSs mixtures. As clergymen we
seriously feel the deep responsibility resting on Us
in publicly endorsing this medicine. But our
knowledge and experience of its remarkable merit
c. H. Ewing Media. Penn, suffered sixteen years,
became hopeless Rev. Thomas Murphy ~. d.,
Frankfurd, Phla. kev. j. b. Davis, Hightstown, y,
New Jersey. Rev. j 5 Buchanan, Clarence iowa
Rev q. u. Smith, Pittsford, New York. Rev. Jo-
seph Btggs, Falls Church, Philadelphia. Other
testimonials from Senators, Governors, Judges
Congressman Physicians, &c, forwarded gratis
thousand dollars will be presented to any medicine
for same diseases showing equal merit under the
test, that produce one fourth as many living
cures. Any person sending by letter description
OF alliction will receive without charge (lf consid-
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the exact number of bottles warranted to cure
agreeing to refund amount paid in OF its fail
ure to Price per bottle, s. %; can be bought
as used. Afflicted invited to write for medical ad-
vice on above diseases only. No charge for reply
which will contain much valuable, Information ac'
qured by lifetime practice No compulsion to
buy medicine. Address DIR. Filter, Philadelphia
Printed explanations of the disease also furnished
J.. H.TITCOMB, sole Agent for Augusta.
West End kennebec Bridge.
J, W PERKINS & CO, Portland, Wholesale
&. G. GOODWIN Il Co, Boston, ! Agents.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14
men all rushing around trying to make money,

men all rushing around trying to make money,
and the women all floating around trying to
spend it.
John Bright, being member OF the Socie-
ty of Friends, refuses to connect himself in
any manner with war, and accordingly will
not take office as Paymaster of the Forces, a
post hitherto held conjointly with the Chan
celorship of the Duchy of Lancaster.
In Chicago the iron manufacturers are re-
ducing labor and wages, but there is no un-
usual suffering apparent among the poor. The
pork packing, the mammoth industry of the
city during the winter months, promises to be
largely carried on.
The board of directors of the indianapolis
Merchants Exchange has appointed COM
mittee of ten to present to Congress the
wants Of the people Of the Mississippi Val
ley and their claims for national aid in the
Improvement Of their water lines of transport
tation to the seaboard.
4 preacher in Scottish town took up a
collection one recent Sunday, and found
when his hat was returned, that there wasn't
a cent in it. II thank my God" said he,
turning the hat upside down and tapping the
crown of it with his hand, ''that | have got
my hat back from this congregation
When you write to the Shah. etiquette re-
quires that you preface your remarks with
the following rigmarole '''ro the most Sc
rene, most highly placed, and wisest Caliph,
the abounding in grace and in friendship
true as no other is to me, the Sehah Nassr ed
Din, be the first word of my friendly writing
reverent greeting"
1t is stated at Washington that among those
who are affected by the embarrassment of the
California and Texas Construction Company,
Tom SCOTS Credit Moblier contrivance for
building the Southern Pacific Railroad, is
Gen Butlcr, who is the owner of 5000, 600 OF
stock in the concern. OF this amount only o
portion was paid up, and the sudden demand
for money by the company at this time is re.
ported to have troubled him, as well as other
stockholders, good deal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14
Asthma,
COMMERCIAL School, }
HARBoR GRACE, NEWFOUNDLAND.

COMMERCIAL SCHOOL,
HARBoR GRACE, NEWFOUNDLAND. )
Mr.. JAMES l. FELLOWS.
DEAR SIR: am very happy to acknowl-
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of your Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites.
For upwards of twelve mon,hs suffered most
acutely from severe cough, and most vo-
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menced the use ofyour Syrup, and after TAX
ing one bottle was able to attend to my avoca-
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! had used nine bottles, which affected per-
feet cure. With much gratitude. yours truly,
M. SCULLEY, Teacher.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14
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Only Republican journal
IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

The high ch .racter which THE DAILY TINES has
borne in the past is sufficient guarantee ior its
conduct in the future. twill continue to advocate
The cause of The public without rele ence TO the in
in the maintenance of Its position as the foremost
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paper in the country. 1t has the latest news, the
best foreign CORES pondence and the largest stan
of home correspondents. All Objectionable news
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14
THE FINANCIAL SITUATION.

The condition of monelall affairs is
rapidly and steadily improving. Money
is becoming plenty in New York, so that
the banks are aole to assist the needy, and
the stock exchange begins to resume an
appearance of activity. Gold tiuctuates
between seven and eight per cent. promi-
UNI, with apparently downward tenden-
cy. AS confidence increases the currency
which has been boarded appears, seeking
investments in securities or flowing into
the channels of trade or business. The
indications are that we shall soon have an
easy money market, with possibly re-
bound to the fields of speculation. There
must be large sums of money out Of en-
ployment, which will not continue idle a
day after confidence is restored and an
opportunity to invest offers. Values have
fallen, business has decreased. but the
currency in the country is as large in
amount as ever, and these conditions of
course will give money in large supply
whenever credit is fully established.
The reforms proposed by the Clearing
House Association in New York are i'm
portant. The abolition of the practice of
paying interest upon deposits if adopted
will be felt benefcially in the country. 1t
drained the country of money to enable
the spectators of New York to carry on
their schemes, taking away the resources
&c Ia bn
means of gamblers in stocks and gold. 1t
was a factor in the late panic so prominent
that it will be wiped out by general con-
sent. This reform and that of putting stop
to the practice offalse certifcation Of checks
are measures of the greatest Importance.
That the latter should have been tolerated
by men of integrity and financial brains is
surprising.
If these reforms are adopted there will
be something for which to thank the pan
ic. All sections of the country arc inter-
ested in whatever promotes safe and hon
est banking in New York, for all are con-
nected with it as the nerves with the
brain.
1t is gratifying to know that the finan-
cial storm has been felt but slightly in the
State Of Maine. The greater part of our
manufactures continue operations as usual,
no failures have occurred. the farmers are
in easy circumstances, the State will suf-
fer no loss to any of her material interests.
1t is evident the business affairs of our
people have been prudently managed.
Traders have been careful about running
in debt and giving long credit to custom
ers. Our business enterprises requiring
heavy capital are generally in the hands of
experienced and capable managers. Some
money has been locked up in bonds that
are not salable just now, but this we trust
will be only temporary, while the lesson
learned will tend to promote Investments
in future in local enterprises. We think
the experience of this season of financial
disturbance will also open the eyes of
many to the uncertainties and risks of
speculation and the wild pursuit after
riches in the great cities, and make them
more contented with vne quietcr. safer,
better life which such a State us ours al
fords.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14

A gentleman connected with one of the
largest manufacturing establishments in New
England has Just returned from visit to the
South He reports business good and money
sufficiently plenty to enable all business men
ergsscd ~ legitimate trade to meet their pay
ments promptly. The price of cotton is low,
but the owners are more fore. handed than
the old planters used 10 be, and they can sell
at profit now or hold for higher prices as
they see fit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14
Tie Semi WeeHyy Times.

THE SEMIWEEKLY TINES contains very care,
full epitome of our foreign and home CORE spond-
ence an interesting selection OF cuIrent literature
from the best foreign and domestic magazines; a
choice variety OF agricultural matter, and the very
latest news up to the hour of going to press.
Terms-$3 per annum. Club rates-TwO copies,
one year, 50; Ten copies, one year. 80 and one
extra copy free. New names may be added to
clubs at any time during The year. at club rates
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14

THE QUESTION SETrLED.-Those eminent
men, DR.. Jas. Clark. Physician to Queen
Victoria, and DR.. Hughes Bennett, say that
consumption can be cured. DR.. Wistar
knew this when he discovered his now wide
Unknown Balsam of Wild Cherry. and ex-
pcrence has proved the correctness of his
opiniOn. eodt&WlW
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14
.NEW PUBLICATIONS..

The October number Of the Edinburgh Re-
view is received. The contents are The
Iron Mask Work and Wages; Lives and
Letters of Beethoven; The Cuban Insurrec-
ton The Breeding of Horses; The Three
Cathedrals of St. Pauls; Travellers and
Iandbooks Kew Gardens; DIR. Strauss
Confession; Affairs on the Gold Coasts
The November number of the Republic,
the new monthly at Washington, is received.
There are many excellent articles in it, the
most Of which have bearing upon the pres
ent and future of the republican party. A
few are of a different character, of which is
the opening one upon Savings Banks.
The Danbury News man has taken to
almanac publishing. The illustrations are
very peculiar, and the funny pages are filled
with connundius and riddles such as are not
found in other almanacs. Horace North has
it.
James r. Osgood & Co. publish new vol
Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-11-14

PERsoNAL.-Dr. Hembold to the front
again. We are glad to see that during the
Doctors temporary residence in Europe, the
supply of his genuine Extract Buchu--the
only known suecifc for urinary disorders and
obscure complaints in either sex-has been
supplied from his formula and apparatus by
his representatives here. The genuine arli-
Gle bears the Doctors signature, and is prob
ably the best known and most valuable rene
dy of the kind in the world. John f. Hen
ry, New York, sole agent. Sold by all drug
gists. eod+&wlw