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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-13
TIE BALLOON FAIL IRE.

A Reporter of the Times says: During
Tuesday ught the managers, who were in
communication with the Weather Bureau au-
thorties, received dispatch stating that in
the morning brisk easterly and isoutb- easter
ly currents would prevail, with a probability
Of rain, and this decided them to commence
the imitation at 8 O'Clock yesterday morning
1t was believed that if the rain fell the wind
would die away and all would be serene, tor
little rain would do no harm. Orders were
given to have large force of men ready by
early morning, but some one blundered, and
the men, except about ten. were not present.
At G o'clock A. NJ, Mr.. Goodsell arrived and
found the balloon standing about eighty feet
high and swaying considerably before the
breeze, which, he states. then blew quite
fresh. Seeing the force of men in attendance
was altogether inadequate to the task of
steadying the balloon, even with the assist
ance of about 100 sand bags, weighing nearly
zoo pounds each, messengers were sent out
for help, and in short time about 100 men
had been gathered, and were clinging to the
ropes trying in vain to counterfeit the action
OF the wind. Mr.. Goodsell states that they
were at one time all lifted with the sand. bags
and carried several yards towards the tent in
the southeast corner of the field. Itwas then,
he says, that he found it useless to proceed
with the imitation, aud when the gas-bag con-
tanned about 1000 cubic feet of gas, he
pulled the rip line and opened slit in one
side, while Mr.. Donaldson opened the valve
and all the gas rushed out. Mr.. Donaldson,
who stood by while Mr.. Goodsell gave this ac-
count of the matter to the writer, was asked
what he now thought of the balloon. He said
it was as strong as any cotton balloon could
possibly be, and the affair of the morning had
not diminished his faith. On the contrary, he
considered what lie had seen a proof of its
strength, which surprised him somewhat
Prof Wise was also spoken to, and he was
still determined to 60. The accident of the
morning had in measure satisfied him that
the balloon was sound. Yet his manner ap-
peared to betray some annoyance at the style
Of management, and he was understood to
have said to friend subsequently that any
further bungling would be considered by him
sufficient reason for Withdrawing from his
arrangement.
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Fifty three small towns and plantations,
which were reckoned in the popular vote
last year. are yet to be heard from; their
total vote then was 470l, of which Perham
had 2375, and Kimball 1926 Perham's ma
iority 40 The returns indicate that the
republicans have elected thirty of the
thirty one Senators. Mr.. Lothrop of Som
erset, who was elected as a liberal repub-
lican last year. is reelected. The only
senatorial district connected with which
there is any doubt, is Aroostook, in which
John s. Arnold, republican, is 339 votes
ahead of Isaac Hacker. democrat, with a
few towns to hear from, which last year
gave about 800 democratic majority. The
returns thus far also show that ninety six
republicans have been elected to the
House, to thirty-five democrats and five
independents; fifteen representative dis
trcts have not fully reported.
The majority of Mr.. Dingley in a tota
vote of 1886, is l0,51s. Chamberlain
majority in 1869 was 1916, in avote o
95,OS2 Perham's was S247 in 1870, in
vote of 90, S01 in 1871 it was 1860 in
vote of los, 1897 and in 1872, it was 1G,
$40 in vote of 127 ,26G. Dingley's ma
jority is proportionally larger than any Q
these; based on the vote of last year Civ
en- in the above table, it would be l6, 400
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POLITICAL.

The San Francisco delegates to the Cali
lorna Legislature are unanimous against the
Central Pacific interest.
Hon. {. X. Davis, Republican candidate
LOT Governor of Minnesota, is supported by
the oranges in that State, and will be elected
by at least 4o'o 900 majority
The democratic State convention at Port
lshd' oregon, has nominated j. w. Nesmitb
for Congress.
| Inc nomination of Mayor Pierce in the
Third Congressional District will be nearly
unanimous. His election will follow. Con.
gross will gain an efficient, high toned mem.
Der, and Boston will lose most exce,lan,
May or.-Boston journal.
The Democracy of Ohio are disheartened
and already begin to give up the campaign
Senator Thurman's meetings are very poorly
attended, while on the other hand thousand.
turn out to listen to Noyes and the Republican
speakers.
1t is satisfactory to know, says the New
York Times, that Jefferson Davis likes the
Democratic ticket in Virginia. He also APP
proves of the way that party manages things
He knows the candidates, SAYS
they were faithful during the war, and de-
clares of them that they were of ''those who
the cost of secession, and stood firm
through the storm that followed it,"
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The Symptoms OF Health.

Health has its symptoms as well disease The
clear eye, the fresh complexion the steady hand
the firm step, the unclOuded brain, briskness OF
spirits and disposition to look on the bright side
of anything are indications that the animal machiu
cry is in perfect working order. Happy are they
whose running gear of life is in this excellent con-
dltlon, and fortunate too are they who know how
to bring 1t into such condition il disarranged, All
VINO have experience or witnessed the effect OF
Hostettea's stomach Bitters upon the weak, broken
paint, fever and ague, rheumatism, nervous debil.
ity, or premature decay, know that in this supreme
which reaches the very source of the trouble and
effects an absolute and permanent cure. + Piurt
6us Inum might be apty inscribed on the label
for the preparation is plurality of remedies con
densed into one irresistible antidoe.
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No organ of thought or action can be en-
rioyed without the assistance of the blood,
and no organ can be employed safely or with
impunity without a supply of healthy blood.
With healthy blood the exercised organs be
come well developed, whether they be mus
cular or intellectual. By the use of Fellows
Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites the
blood is speedily vitalized and purified, and
so made capable of producing sound mind
and a sound body.
"Persons suffering from impure blood, or
whose health is giving away, either as minis
tiers or those who study closely, will find the
Syrup the material to build them up and the
tonic to keep them there
DIR. CLAY.
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of Congress are to be elected, the irregu-
larities which appear in the off-year viii
not be seen, and the party will appear in
the full and rounded proportions which
national issues never fail to produce.
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PRATT,S ASTRAL OIL

Absolutely safe. Perfectly odorless. Always
uniform. Illuminating qualities superior to gas
Burns in any lamp without danger of exploding or
taking fire. Manufactured expressly to displace
the use volatile and dangerous oils. Its safety
under every possible test and its perfect burning
qualities, are proved by its continued use in over
800 600 families
Millions of gallons have been sold and no acct.
dent-directly or indirectly-has occurred from
burning, storing or handling it.
The immense yearly loss to life and property re.
sultng from the use ofcheap and dangerous oils in
the United States is appalling.
The Insurance Companies and Fire Commission
ers throughout the country recommend the AS
TRIAL as the best safeguard when lamps are used
Send for circular
For sale at retail by the trade generally and at
wholesale by the propretors, CHAS. PRATT &
CO., los Fulton Street New York. qug21--w6m
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Special Notices.
A Card.

RoCKLAND Sept. 8, 1873.
The most grateful acknowledgements ofN A. Bur.
pee Engine Co. No. 4, of Rockland, are hereby ten.
dered to Pacific Engine Co. No 4. of Augusta, for
their cordial reception on the 2Sth ult, hoping at
no distant day you will offer us an opportunity to
pay you in part for your most unlimited lberaty
on that occasion.
Mine Host, Cony Bros, of the renowned Cony
House, will please accept our thanks for fayors re
ceved.
We would not forget the attentions received from
the citizens; and we would say to you, one and all,
we thank you, as your kindness tended to make our
visit one long to be remembered by us.
GEORGE \. MCGREGOR,
seutlC. &wlw Foreman.
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Use Eienne's Pain KILLING
MAGIC OIL.
1T Works like a Charm"

READER-
Rennes Pain-killing Magic Oil cures Headache
Renne'S Pain-klling Magic Oil cures Toothachei
Renne's Pain-king Magic Oil cures Neuralgia
Rennc's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Cholera Nor.
bus !
Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures rheumatism
Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Lameness
Renne's Pain killing Magic Oil cures Skin Diseases
Some folks seem to be proud of telling how Lame
their shoulders are"-of my crck in the back"-or
~ have got the Sciatica"-and delight in Dragging
that nothing can cure me but when we get
such lawful folks" TO use Renne's Pain-kili-
ing Magic Oil, faithfully; we not only cure their
lameness and charm away their pains, but ac.
tually take all that kind of drag out of them ~ and
they frankly own up and say, 1T works like a
charm"
a1-Sold by all Druggists Merchants and Grocers.
1t is put up in three sizes, and called Trial Size
Medium Size' and Large Family Size" bottles.
WIN. RENNE d SONS, Sole Proprietors and
Manufacturers, PITTsFIELD MASS.
Sold by all Druggists in Augusta, W. F. Phillips
Co., Portland, and Geo. C.. Goodwin x. Co., Bos-
ton, Central Agents. aprs-t &Weow-s pm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-13

NEW CARPETS. The new and spacious
store of Messrs. ]. Lovejoy & Sons, at l7s &
179 fremont street, Boston, is worthy Of WIS.,
1t by those who may be about to purchase
carpets. They have just opened large as
sortment, and their stock always contains a
choice variety of all goods in their line. See
advertisement,
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The money will be refunded in every case
OF liver complaint, jaundice, indigestion, dys-
pepsia, dizziness, costiveness, etc., where a
cure is not effected by fair trial Of DR.. Ben.
Nets Celebrated Jaundice Bitters. Put up
only by johnson Bros, Druggists, Augusta,
Maine. ri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-13

Mr.. T. l.. Pollard died in Wiota, Cass
county, Iowa. on the Both of August last.
He is supposed to have relatives in Augusta.
Should this reach them they can for further
particulars address Levi Downs, Wiota, Cass
county, Iowa.
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OFFICIAL RETURNS.

We present below recapitulation by
counties of the gubernatorial vote in four
hundred and forty three cities, towns and
plantations last Monday:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-13

500 Reward for case of Neuralgia or Rheuma.
tism, of any form whatever considered curablel.
that DIR. Filters Vegetable Rheumatic syrup will
not cure-warranted uninjurious, and physician 5
prescription, used inwardy
$4,000 Reward offered to the propretors of any
medicine for Rheumatism and Neuralgia, able to
produce onefourth as many genuine living cures,
made within the same length of time, as DIR. Filters
Vegetable Rheumatic Remedy.
$4,000 Reward offered to any person proving
Jos. p. Filter NJ D. to be other than graduate ofthe
celebrated University of Pennsy lvania in 1883 and
Professor of Chemistry, treating Rheumatism spe-
cially for 80 years.
$1,000 Reward to any chemist, physician, or 9th.
ers, able to discover iodide of potassa cochicum,
mercury, or anything injurious to the system, in
Dr. Filters Rheumatic Syrup.
2S, 500 Certificates or testimonials of cure.
$3.50 Reward for the name OF aAy warranted
preparation for Rheumatism and Neuralgia sold
undera similar legal guarantee, setting forth the
exact number OF bottles to cure, or return the
amount paid for the same to the patient in case OF
failure to cure. y full description OF requr-
ing guarantees, must be forwarded by letter to
Philadelphia. The guarantee, signed, and stating
qurntty to cure will be returned by mail, with an
vice and instructions, without any charge. Adj
dress all letters to DR.. Filter, No. IS South Fourth
Street. No other remedy is offered on such terms.
Get circular on the various forms OF Rheumatism,
also blank applications Tor gua antee gratis, OF the
special agent. l.. II. TITCOMB, Druggist,
West End kennebec Bridge.
j. W. PERKINS Co, Portland, Wholesale
q. G. GOODWIN CO., Boston, Agents
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The yellow fever epidemic at Shreveport
La, has reduce' that place to a deplorable
condition. 49, and physicians have been
sent zen tneIM s,ures for pecuniary aid
"'e III 10 = IS
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COAL
Of the Very Best QUALITY

And at the Lowest Prices, will be delivered in Au-
gusta by Sanborn SCurrier of Hallowe Orders
left with M. WHITFIELD, No. 1879 Water ST.,
Will receive as prompt attention if left with San.
porn q CurIle aug25. If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-09-13

GENTS furnishing GooDs Large stock,
latest styles at Huntington, Mason & Co.'S.
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GARD,

CAKO,
Scarcely day passes that new cure is not re.
ported through the agency of Adamson's Cough
Balsam. From limited sale in its early intro
duction, owing to the many remedies for coughs,
colds, &c, it has steadily grown in public favor
until to-day it stands unrivalled Its proprietor In
a voluminous sheet of testimonials, publishes in.
stances of cures effected among persons whose
names are well known not only in the community
where they reside but familiar all over the coun-
try; ladies and gentlemen who are unaccustomed
thus publicly to advertise their private affairs, and
influenced to do so in this case, solely from graf
itude for the relief Afforded and out regard to
others WIN are similarly afflicted and may be
equally benefited. Scores ofremarkable and per
manent cures in East Boston have been the result
of trial OF this celebrated remedy and the united
testimony of multtudes who have either used il
themselves or observed its beneficial effect on
others, is earnestly in favor as remedial agent of
Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam-Boston Adyo.
cate.
From Alonzo s. Weed Publisher of lions Her.
aid, sc Bromfeld St. Boston,
June 25 1873.
DIR. FRANK w. KiNsMAN, Dear Sir:
Several bottles Of your "Adamson's Botanic
Cough Balsam' have been used in my family with
the most gratifying results. We esteem it one of
the best medicines for Coughs and colds.
A, S. WEED.
For sale in Augusta by c. X. Partridge A. c.
Dana, F. w. Kinsman; Hallowell, HAYES Il War.
rem ana T. L. Ballard. septi.tlw&w2wt
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HOUSE LOTS FOR SALE.

1NEN HOUSE LOTS lying in the heart of the c
L of Augusta; two on Green street, four fro
ing on Chapel street. and four on TappGn Pla
Terms easy. For further information inquire Of
Is. Farwell at house on State street, or OF sam,
Iitcomb at his office, west side Water street
Augusta, May 6. 1872. may7.ttf
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:For Sale OF to let.
House for Sale.

In Hallowell, north side of Winthrop street, s.
ond west from Middle street, formerly owned
jeremiah Dummer, Esq. Enquire of
JOHN ID. LORD
Hallowell, Sept. /, 1873. sept3- t2y
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Maine Central Railroad Com.
pany.

NOTICE is hereby given that meeting of the
~ Stockholders of the Maine Central Railroad
Company will be held in the old Maine Central Sta
ton in Portland on the seventeenth day of Septem-
ber ID. lS13 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, to act
upon the following articles, viz:
To see if the Stockholders will ratfy and approve
the contract of consolidation, adopted by The Di
rectors at their meeting held on the twenty-sixth
kennebec Railroad Company, the Somerset 4 Ken
nebec Railroad Company, and the Leeds 4 Far
mington Railroad Company Per order of the Di
rectors.
Attest JOSIAH ii, DRUMMONU Clerk
Portland, Aug. 10Th, 1873. sept3-ttd
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-26
Charlestown, Jefferson Co, w. Va
Saturday, July 20, 1878.
Deferred Articles.
How Money Accumulates.

Some one has been calculating the wealth Of
rich men Of New York William B. Astor is
said to be worth one hund-ed millions now
This at seven per cent. will amount iu ten
years and one month to $2OO,OOOOOO in
twenty years aud two months to $500 600 600
in thirty years aud three months to $S0o,OO0
OOO in forty years and four months to $1,000
600 600, in fifty years aud Eve months to SO,
100000 OOO in sixty years and six months to
Sc, 400 100000, in seventy years and seven
months to So SEQ, GOO, GOO, and if we carry it
ten years farther it will amount to $2j 600 600,
600 Twenty-Five billion and six hundred
millions Of dollars in eighty years and eight
mouths fo4r billions six hundred millions more
than the whole assessed value Of the property
Of the Uuited States at the present time No
person will doubt that we have in the United
States one hundred men who are worth $50.
100000 each, and no one will doubt that their
incomes will average seven per cent above
expenses. $4,000 100000 at seven per cent.
paid scmmi-auuually and rcloaned, land no
money lies idle, it is always reloaned as soon
as got, aud goes to gathering up interest, so
that there is really no such thing as simple III
tgrestl vii! double itself iu ten years aud one
month, $4,000 100000, in twenty years and
two months, $s,O0O,OOO.OOO in thirty years
three months $lG,OOO,ooO,OOO, in forty years
and four months $4,000, 100000, eleven bill
lions more than the whole assessed value of the
United States, and more than the whole nation
will be worth at that time. Fifty years will
make the amount Of the wealth Of these one
hundred men SG4 600 OOO, 600, more than three
times the value Of the whole property of the
United States at the present time. Comment
on these figures is Unnecessary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-26
A Tribute to Woman.


At the annual banquet Of the Washington
correspondents club, the following toast was
read
Woman--Tbe pride Of the profession aud
the jewel of ours"
Mark Twain was called upon to respond,
which he didiu the following happy style:
"Humau intelligence cannot estimate what
we owe to woman, sir. She sews on buttons.
she ropes us in at the church fairs she coutides
in Us, tells US whatever she can about private
affairs of her neighbors, she gives US piece OF
her miud sometimes, and sometimes all Of it.
In all relations Of life, sir, tits just aud CRATE
ful tribute to say Of her she is brick
"Where you place woman, sir, in whatever
position or estate she IS an ornament to the
place she occupies, and treasure to the world
Look at the women Of history Look at Des-
demona Look at Lucretia Borsia Look at
mother Eve, repeat, sir, look at the illus
trious names Of history Look at Elizabeth
Cady Stanton Look at George Francis Train
And, sir, say with bowed head and deepest
yoneraton, look at tue mother Of Washington
She raised a boy that could not lie but be
never had chance. It might have been diff
ferent if he had belonged to a newspaper cor
respondents club"
Mark looked around placidy upon lis excl
ted audience, Gnd resumed
q repeat sir, that in whatever position you
put woman, she is an ornament to society,
aud a treasure to the world As sweetheart
she has few equals, aud no superior. As a
wealthy grandmother with an iucurabie tenn
per she is gorgeous. As wet-nurse she has
no equal among men. What, sir, would the
people Of the earth be without women They
would be scarce, sir, almighty scarce Then
let us give her our support, our sympathy
ourselves, if we get a chance"
But, testing aside, Mr. President, woman is
lovable, gracious, kind Of heart, beautiful,
worthy Of respect, Of all esteem, Of all defer
ence. No one here will refuse to drink her
health right cordially, fOr each and every one
Of US has personally known, loved and honor
ed the best Of them al-bi5 own mother.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-26
The Word Farew ell.

If ever a latent feeling Of love and friend
ship assumes q tender reality, sweeping the
innermos. depths of the soul and kindling sad
emotions in two warm hearts, it is memory
lingering upon .he parting hour, and we whis-
per that little but impressive word-farewell.
Brave heart that has buAeted the storms Of
life, and did not tremble for the issue when
trouble came, how powerless st last to check
the rising tear or suppress sigh as you utter
ed an adieu to the friend who had shared your
Joys and sorsow-your little playmate in child
hoods happy days, when earth seemed para
disc of winning confidence, innocence and
truth.
Any one wLo stands in deaths silent cham
Der, aud while gazing on a dead face upon
which the sad word ended" Is written by
icy fingers, is ready to forget ami forgive all the
follies Of a misspant life, and even draw the
" soft mantle of charity" over the record Of an
enemy who wrongcd US, even so when we come
to part with those who only had a small share
Of our affection, and readily forgive any differ
ence that existed, or hard feelings that blunted
the warm current Of Our regard. IT, then,
such are our emotions upon saying adieu TO
some ordinary associate, how much more in
tense the feeling Of regard when the eye is
resting upon the features endeared 20 US by a
thousand hallowed remembrauces and the
hand clasps hand perhaps never to hear the
kindly voice, or welcome the smile that glad
deued us of yore
But isit the mere fact Of parting .hct gives
US pain Ali, no rather is it the question that
intrudes itself upon US: How when and
where shall we meet again We are 10th to
say goodbye; for kowiug how frail the tenure
we hold upon eartl's dearest joys and that
death is ever near, lurking in the hirest flow
ers, we canuot Danish an apprehension for our
safety and happiness, however grouudlcss that
apprehension may be and preseutiments Of evil
and danger, almost amounting TO superstition,
will sometimes take possession Of the bouyaut
and fearless hearts.
How will it be at the next meeting Reader
you may well ponder this. You have some
dear one who is going from you. 1t may be
some bright sweet face you hope to call your
wife at no very distant day; aud SIZE is going
from you, or you from her. Have you pledged
a vow for cous,ancy that nothing cn turn
aside or will time aud distance have taught
you that "absonco conquers love-" What is
your next thought? When VIII it be a
week, a month or year? VIII it be forever {?