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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
The Liquor Traffic.

Senator Howe's bill to provide for commission
on the subject of alcoholic liquor traffic. requires
the President to appont-subject to confirmation
by the Senate-a commission of five persons
neither of whom shall he federal office holder, an
advocate of prohbtory legislation or of total alb
sinence, in relation to alcoholic liquors. who shall
serve without salary, and within two years inves
tgate the liquor traffic, its relation to revenue and
taxation and its general economic, criminal moral
and scientific aspects in connection with crime,
pauperism, social vice, the public health and gem
eral welfare of the people; also enquire end take
testimony to the practical result, of license and
prohbtory legislation for the prevention of in
temperance in the several States OF the union.
The bill appropriates $4,000 for necessary ex-
penses and requires the commission to report the
result of their inve stigations to the Prescen to
be by him transmitted to Congress
Sugar Drawback.
The report Of the treasury agent on the subject
of the sugar drawback, has been completed and is
now in the hands Of Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Burnham, who is giving to it close at
tention, with view Of forming the conclusions
of the department.
Many kilograms have been received BY the Sec
rotary making inquiries on the subject. As soon
as possible the department will issue regulations
for the guidance Of collectors Of customs and all
others interested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

We have used in our family Stones Skin; Board
Supporter, and can most gladly testify as 10 its
merits. Iii panacea for many domestic troubles;
it will not absolutely cure a scolding wife, where
the disease has become chronic and settled or tame
a shrew, but it will smooth down many of the
wrinkles Of domestic care at the same time the fat
iron is smoothing out the folds of the skirt. With
one of these in the house, man may come home
and safely bet that brooms, and shovcs, and tongs
and brushes and bits Of wood, and "sch, are in
their respective places instead of being SHE'D at his
head, and that he won't have to wait till the iron
ing is over and then sit down to a cold dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

Col Osgood, General Agent of the Eastern En-
press, has appointed Mr. A. E. Wheeler, agent for
the company at Winthrop, in place of McCausland
& Hannaford, resigned. Mr.. Wheeler's duties will
begin January lst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
VIRGINIA..
q. y. Senator Chosen.

Richmond, December Is. The third ballot in
the Assembly for L. S Senator taken to-day,
and resulted in the election Of Senator john
son, by strict party vote, the republicans voting
for General Wickbam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

The Somerset Railroad is completed to North
Arson, and Wednesday, Dec. ODD, is designated as
the opening day, when the train will run through
from West Waterye to North Arson, TO the great
joy of the people of the latter place May we be
there to see.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

The best method of healing Catarrh and Lung
diseases is by inhalation, but for the want of prop
cr nhalants, the highest results of direct applica-
ton have never been attained. Tar has long been
known the best article for this purpose, although
little used in lis crude and impure state. This
difficulty is now overcome, and "Forest Tar Solu-
ton" (being pure tar is offered the best inhal
ant in the market. The "Forest Tar Book" eX-
plains the application and the use-apply to your
druggist decl5-+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

Adamson's Botanic Balsom IS compounded OF
the best natural healing extracts of Banks, Roots
and Gums in the world. 1t is safe and reliable
medicine pleasant to the taste and cures Coughs,
Colds, Asthma and Group. Price 81 and - cts.
4oo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

The ice for city consumption is being cut on
Bond brook 1t is clear and beautiful, and foot
thick. The ice down river is hardly thick enough
for harvesting heing about eight inches in thick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

'Percie' in her last Washington letter to the
Republican Journal, in speaking of the notables
present at the opening Of Congress, thus describes
the appearance of the wife of Ex-Speaker Blaine ::
"a few moments before the opening hour, Mrs.
Blaine accompanied by her young daughter, en-
tered the representative gallery and took possess
sion of the seats reserved for the Speakers family.
She was richly and tastefully alfred in stylish
suit of dark brown silk, handsomely trimmed in a
lighter shade of the same material, with hat and
gloves TO match, the somberness of the whole re-
lieved by knots of cardinal red in the hat and at
the throat. And the daughter seemed even more
than usual q miniature copy of her mother. array
ed so nearly alike, in dark brown, shaded by the
same much worn red. The wife of The ex-Speak-
er is not pretty woman, the features are too pos
tive and the color too dim for that but the
abundant gray hair waves back from a face that if
plain would be noticeable any where, from its look
of power and determination, which, added 10 the
easy, self possessed manner in which she sits the
observed of al observers, gives the impression Of
n woman of strong force and much seli-reliance-
fitting companion 10 her able and brilliant hus-
hand"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
WYOMING TERRITORY.
A Large Nugget,

Cheyenne, December l6. Frank George is in
from the Black Hills for provisions, bringing with
HIM, among other coarse gold, one nugget weigh
ing 81 ounces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

The Gardiner Journal says that Jos. Adams,
Cashier Of the Cobbossee Bank, after several weeks
sickness, has so far recovered, as TO go out, put
has not yet resumed business. His place has been
filed nv his SON F. F. Adams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.
New York. December 10. !


Money was more active and dearer this after
noon, when call loans advanced to per cent, with
exceptions as high us gold interest and l-32. At the
close money was accessible at Der cent. Gold
opened at has and closed at q. The rates paid
for carrying In, >, IS, land per cent Gus
toms receipts SlSs.OuU. United States Asst Treas
paid out s23,000 for interest and $4,000 in
redemption of bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
WASllINGIIDN.
Pension Frauds.

Washington, December l6. The bill introduced
by Senator ingalls,, authorizes the Secretary OF
the Interior to appoint 40 special agents to inves-
tigate suspected attempts at fraud in connection
with pensions and aid in prosecuting offenders.
These agents are to have power to administer
oaths, &C., and be paid subsistence, travelling eN-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
The Lumber Market.
CUBA.
War Notes.

Havana, December l6. Additional troops have
arrived from Spain. The Spanish steamer Chuca
has sailed with presents Of horses and crosses for
the President of San Domingo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
AFRICA.
Successful Explorations.

London, December l6. A despatch from St.
Paul de Loando states that Capt. Cameron's ex.
ploring expedition arrived Nov. 10, having tray
crsed the continent from UjU. The expedition
was complete success. All were we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
Sugar Drawback.
Weather Probabilities for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States
stationary or falling barometer, southeast winds,
cloudy and snow, followed by rising barometer
and cold westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
PENNSYLVANIA.
Fire..

Wiliamspolt, December 6. This morning a
fire broke out in llatchkiss & Baibers planning
mill and spread to the lumber yards of Hebbard &
Foreman and White, Lent 4 White. Loss $50
600; insured $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
SCARBORO'.
Fire.

Biddeford, December Is. The school house in
district No. 3, Scarboro, was burned this morning.
Incendiary. Lo:s 5000; insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

Natures Balsain for all Complaints OF the lungs
the throat, and the bronchial tubes, is "Iiale's
Honey of lIorehound and Tar Coughs and colds
vanish as if by magic under its soothing, healing
operation. Sold by all Druggists
Pixies Tootheache Drops cure in minute.
nov25-+4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

3. s. WRIGHT & Co., are selling nice Provi
violence River Oysters, for 40 cts. per quart, o
Sl.jO per gallon. decl4-ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
NEW JERSEY.
Railroad Accident.

Elizabeth, December l6. A locomotive Of
coal train ran off the track on the bridge over
Newark bay, and lodged in the trestlc work. Ten
cars were piled on top of the engine and ) thrown
into the bay. No one hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
-egulally applied.

Forty years experience have tested the virtues
Of Dir. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, and it is
now generally acknowledged to be the best rene
dy extant for pulmonary and lung diseases; en-
bracing the whole range from slight cold to a
settled consumption. We're it not for lis merits,
it would long since have "died, and made no sign"
80 cts. and 81 bottle, large bottles much the
cheaper declj-tSWlW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
90 wearisome condition of humanity ="

How many wretched homes in our land How
many heart-broken invalidsl Life with many sig
nfes a mere onerous existence. All subject
to disease, but when health is removed the hope is
nearly gone out Sickness is usually incurred
through exposure or carelcssness. Especially is
this true with those diseases peculiar to women.
Through her own imprudence and folly she is
made to drag out miserable exsterce-a source
Of annoyance to her friends, and anything bat a
comfort and pleasure to herself. Exposure to the
cold at times when she should be most prudent,
and overtaXing her body with laborious employ
ment, are both fruitful causes of many Of the NAL
aides from which she suffers. Gradually the bloom
leaves her cheeks, her lips grow ashy white, her
vivacity departs, she continually experiences a
feeling of WEAKNESS and general languor, and al
together presents ghostly appearance. What
does she need J Should she take some stimulating
drug which will for the time make her ''ieel bet
ter, or does her entire system demand PREPARATION
She requires something which not emily will restore
to health the deceased organs, but will tone and
nvgorate the system. DIR. Pierce's Favoritc
Prescription will do this 1t imparts strength to
the diseased parts, brings back the glow of health
and restores comfort where previously there was
only suffering.
Every invalid lady should send for "The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser" in
which over fifty pages devoted to the consider
Grafton Of thosc diseases peculiar to Women. 1t
will be sent postpaid to any address, for $l.j0
Address, r. V. Pierce, Nj. d., Worlds Dispense
ry. Buffalo, \. y. Agents wanted to sell this
valuable work. dccl3-feodSwlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

Quite driving business is now being done in
Belgrade, in gathering Christmas trees, and send
ing them to New York and Philadelphia, where
they are sold. The branches of the trees are tied
together compactly, and frozen, and are put into
small compass to lessen the expense Of transporta
ton. After arriving at their destination they are
thawed, and the limbs expand. The trees are then
sold for five dollars each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

rYNUE Stockholders of the GRANITE NATIONAL
L BANK of Augusta will hold their annual meet
ing for the election OF Directors and for transact
ing any other legitimate business, at their banking
room in Augusta, on Tuesday the eleventh day Of
VIM. T. JOHNSON, Cashier.
Augusta, Dec l5 1875. decl6-tSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
Aoral anu State Nems.

Horace North has Carriers inks and mucilage,
that are SO conveniently announced by his pyramid
calendars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
NEW YOR X.
Arrested.

New York. December l6. Nathan Ruben.tein,
n cousin of Sarah Alexander, the young woman
found so horribly murdered in East New York,
has been arrested for her murder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
EUROPE.
England,

London, December l6 The Duke Of Edin-
burg this afternoon laid the foundation stone of
the new National opera house, on the Thames en-
hankmcnt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

George II. Hunts store grows more and more
attractive every day, as Christmas draws nigh.
He advertises "Christmas toys for jolly boys"
but he has Christmas toys for lovely girls as WE'LL
They are less in price than the held lastyear
and that feature every parent will admire. Hunt
with his gentlemanly clerk, Mr.. Miller, by their
courtesy almost compel you to patronize them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

KENNEREC COUNTY-M Court of Probate
held at augusta, on the fourth Monday Of Movers.
CSTEPHEN s. HOLLAND, husband Of Mary Hol.
y land late of Vienna, in said county, de-
ceased having presented his application for allow
NEE ont OF the personal estate Of said deceased:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully, in the kennebec Journal,
printed in Augusta in said county, that all persons
held at Augusta, on the fourth Monday Of December
next, and show cause, If any they have, why the
praye OF said petition should not be granted.
H. X. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, REGISTER. 3W5l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
jury Disagree.

Boston, December lG. The jury in the trial of
Thos. w. Piper, for the murder of Mabel fonng,
after being out from yesterday, came into court
this morning and reported that they were unable
to agree on verdict. They were discharged and
the prisoner remanded for a new trial. 1t is said
that the jury stood nine for conviction ana three
for arouittal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

Marine News.

Ou,btc, December l6. The bark M.Chnrchill,
wnich colded with and sank the steamer Monam-
trior near Wetz, last month has been libelled in
the Admiralty court, for 100000.
Boss Tweed.
Montreal. December l6 1t is stated that Tweed
is here, hiding in a house on Union avenue. \
New York detective is in the city.
The Lumber Market.
Ottawa, December lG. There is nothing doing
in the lumber market far as sales are concerned
1t is estimated that 100 millions of sawed lumber
is being wntered in this vicinity. The prospect Of
shortage ia the British markets and Eastern States
has prompted increased operations i'll the woods.
I'hc labor market is oversockc6, and wages are
very low
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs. Register. wv

KENNEBEC COUNTY-M PROBATE Court at
augusta, on the fourth Monday of Norember, 1915
4 CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purpOrting to be
n the last will and testament of Peter Atherton,
late Of Iiallowell in said county, deceased,
having been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday OF
December next, in the Kennebcc Journal, 4
newspaper p inted in Augusta, that all persons in.
terested may attend ut Court of Probate then to be
holden at Augusta, and show cause, ii any. why the
said instrument should not be proved, approved
and allowed as the last will and testament OF the
said deceased.
H.K. BAKER, Judge.
Attast. CUARTES HFwINS. Register. JW5l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

KENNEBEC COUNTY-M Probate Court at
augusta, on the fourth Monday Of November 1873.
4 NNIE Z. HOW LAND of Poughkeepsie. n. y,
N and w. II. Clearwater, Guardians.of minors
different States, OF Mary Rowland and Joseph II.
Cole late of Vassalborough, deceased. and Henry
said deceased persons were joint owners Of real
estate in said Vassalbsrough, namely the home.
stead of said Joseph II. Cole at his decease, and
that said heirs cannot dispose OF their separate in
terests said real estate without loss. Wherefore
they request that Henry Taber of Vassalborough
be licensed to sell the same and distribute the pro-
ceeds to said heirs, according to their respective
rights therein after paying expenses.
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday OF
January next, in the Kennebec Journal a news.
paper printed in Augusta, that all persons inter.
ested may attend at a Court OF Probate then to be
holden at Augusta, and show cause, II any, WHY
the prayer OF said petition should not be granted
II. X. BAKER, Judge,
Attest: CHARLES HEwINS, Register. 3W5l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

Moses NJ Swan, the veteran jcwelcr, on Water
street has an elegant stock Of goods suitable for
the Holiday season, which he is selling at prices
to suit the times; that means very low. Goods
purchased at his store may be relied upon as gen.
uine, and from the best manufacturers. Besides
being ornamental, his goods are useful and have
the element of endurance. A Christmas gift pur-
chased at his store will be highly priced by the re-
ejnient
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
Cincinnau Produce Market.

Cincinnati, December lG 1878
PORK-$25 Co a25 90.
LARD-sIeam II i2hal9 AK kettle, 13i4 AZ.
BULK MEATs-shoulders "a AZ clear rib sides
-l0kaA clear sides l0,s oil.
Observation-Disclosures l09-; clear rib sides ID
a.; clear sides 13k9-.
WHISKEY-lIl-g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17

VIII II. Wood, Inspector Dept Of Maine, Grand
Army of the Republic, making the annual tour of
inspection among the Posts of this State, will visit
Folsom Post A, Auburn, Friday, 18th; Chamber
lain Post "a, Skowhegan, Saturday, lSth n. +.
Stafford Post 8, Dexter, Monday, Goth; Gerry Post
5, Monson, Tuesday, 2lst; Daniel White Post 10,
Kenduskeag, Wednesday, ODD; b. II. Beal Post
u, Bangor, Thursday, 23d; Bosworth Post ?,
Portland, Friday, oath; then Cutler Post As, To-
gus; Seth Williams Post IL, Augusta; Heath Post
G, Gardiner; and Vincent Mountfort Post Z,
Brunswick. The Inspector has also visited Knox
Post 9, Lewiston; w. s. Heath Post II, Water
vile; A. A. Dwinal Post 8, Mechanic Falls; j.
w. West Post IL, East Machias Bradbury Post
IL, Machias; j. G. Campbell Post /, Pembroke;
Camp Roach Post 40, Eastport, and finds them all
in prosperous condition, and ready to 90 to the
Centennial. Edward NJ LeProhon, Chief Mus
tering Officer of the Dept, is making arrange
ments to have all the officers Of each Post for the
ensuing year, duly installed. The annual meet
ing of the Department Encampmcnt will convene
with Folsom Post A. of Auburn, in January,
Along the Eastern Coast.
Last fall one Of the editors of the "Nautcal
Gazette" published in New York, stroled away
on q tour of observation down here in Maine. He
made observations of scenes along our sea coast,
which he put in very attractive form in his paper.
We give few extracts;
Hidden away among the picturesque islands and
back of the grand headlands of the coast, are
many hooks and corners, whose attractions are
comparatively unknown except to natives ard res
idents. Many of these are to be found along the
Valley of the Kennebec, in the reach of fifty miles
extending from Augusta to the sea.
The greater part of the population of Maine is
located in the tier of counties bordering the sea
and, as natural consequence, their principal bust
ness is the bading of ships and sailing them.
think am safe in saying that the State OF Maine
has built more sea-going vessels, and contributed
a larger number of seamen to the American mer
camille marine, than any other State in the Union
On every sea the American flag has been carried
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-17
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Fire.

Fire.
Lowell, December lG. The hennery Of Millard
F. Wright in Centralyllle, was burned this morn
ing with fifty six hens. Loss 81 200; insurance
5000
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-08
Chicago Market.

May IIIi INI'I'
Flour-Prices still tend upwards. Fancy white
winter extras, SGM6.51; spring extras 1920 800
fancy Minnesota patent, S6MS.50.
Wheat-Excited. Winter sold at $1,000 lOf
No spring, Sl.03@ 104; No . $1,000 l.O2.
CONNIE ,, 800 - Sc for regular, and - for
receipts bearing 20 storage. Options, July, $50
IA,
Oats-Cash sales G2c on track, sc delivered
Seattle in store.
Rye l.05a l.O6-on track.
Barey-No. 9 $l.lOdl.lj in store.
Lard-Sl5600Slj.9O
Tallow-Sl5C.
Potatoes-Sl - for Eastern pcaChbows.
Buttcr-Good fancy yellow, 25d3lc; roll $50
24c.
Eggs-l3dl3c.
Catte-Actvc, ard prices tending upward
Fancy grade steers S515@7.25; choice natives
IS. 7j@600; cows and hcifcrs S3.2j@4.GJ.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-08
FINANCIAL It COMMERCIAL,

Business generally Las been very quiet during
the past week. The receipts OF grain are light,
the farmers being busy in planting crops. The
prospects for a good trade in the future seem
fair The high prices for farm produce will un.
doubtedly induce good business during the
summer and fall.
In the money market there is no material
change to note-thc demand for money is fair,
and the supply Of losnablc funds is about equal
TO the demand.
In Chicago the market is upward, active, and
tr.tcla paper is readily discounted al the
usual rate of ten per cent
Etiold has been quite firm and steady during the
past week The premiums ranging from II to
l495, and the market closes quiet and firm in
New York at ll5 to 1855.
Government Bonds in sympathy with gold,
and under strong Investment demand were
firm and steady, al n slight advance.
Ravens, MacKinay & Co. furnish the following
Ottawa quotations
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-08

Mr.. Burgess, the janitor OF third ward school,
Is 70 zee that the cows or calves do not get upon
the saUsrc during school hours