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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

At recent term Of court in Androscoggin
county, Judge Walton, in charging the jury in
breach Of promise case, warned the jury to take
statements Of counsel with allow anee for (says the
judged counsel for the defendant tells you there is
absolutely no cause for action in this case, while
the counsel for plaintiff says: In Heavens name
ifthere is not here cause for action, where eanyou
find p The court stated that at least one ofthe
attorneys must be somewhat mistaken, and that
while it was to be expected that counsel should be
jealous for their client, the jury TO make al
lowapce for the enthusiasm with which the lawyer
espouses the interest Of his cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

Poverty is bad, but the worst kind of poverty is
poverty of the blood; this makes man "poor in
deed" for it takes away his strength, courage and
energy; but enrich the blood with its vital element,
Iron by taking the Peruvian Syrup IA protoxide
of iron), and you will feel rich and "as good as
anybody" Try it. octl3-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EvENIN0 REPORT.

New York. October IA, 1874.
Money after 10 ming at 2,2hper cent. closed at
-, per cent on call. Foreign eXchan re dull al AS
for 10 days and 4S2 for demand. Gold opened
at ll6a< e TO 1852. advanced TO l61 closed lG,s.
Assis ant Treasurer paid out 81 900 on interest,
and $70l 900 in redemption OF bonds. Customs re
GENTS 2g3 COS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

We had pleasant call yesterday from MI Ed
mund Anthony, of the New Bedford Standard
who has been spending few days with triords in
Belgrade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

GiacinnaLi, October H. Lea

Gigeinnali, October IL, ls.5.
fON.K-s1! s.l.a2sGo
LAkD-steam I3Aal3s: kettle, Il & all.
BULK NE tfS--houlotrs Jts d clear rlh sIsiet
l}a.G; clear sittes Ia
BACON-,houlders 1nsia clear rih sides llAs
a.; clear sides ljtsal5i,.
WHiSKEY- II3-u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

Our readers should not forget that the chan ming
onera of he Rose of Tyro" will be performed by
the Richings, Bernard Opera Company, at Granite
Hail. on Tuesday evening. We are glad to notice
that tickets are selling well at the Eastern Express
oHfco
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

Can't go to church. Why not o. my cough
would disturb the congregation. Cure it then
with "Hale's Honey OF Horehound aud Tar, q
pure vegetable remedy, unfailing as the sun and
mild and harmless the summer air. Sold by all
druggists. Pixies Tcothache Drops cure in
minute. oct2-t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

The sentiment of the tender ard unsteady sweet
lines on the outside Of this paper, written for the
Journal, will meet response in many hearts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
loca1 anD 4tate Mems.

Gasoline street lights are heinz rut up on sew
eral streets in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

The trees are prematurely disrobng themselves
of their autumnal garb. Pciftct showers OF leaves
yesterday carpeted the streets and sidewalks ard
fields with bright and glorious colora. Soon the
trees with naked trunks and bare limbs, will be
stripped and ready for conilict with winters
stnrms nd blasts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

The Rockland Free Press of yesterday states
that work at Dix Island for the new Philadelphia
post Office will necessarily be suspended in De
cember. This will throw large number OF work.
men out of employment at bad season OF the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

Our good brother Charles NJ. Bailey, the earnest
lay preacher and evangelist in the Society Of
Friends, thinks that prayer and praise meetings
should be held all over the country, that the peo-
pie may come together and give thanks for the
great victory which has been in the October cleo
tons given to the cause Of right ard justice.
There is every rea son for s. CHI Il apkfulness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

Several of the members Of the well known
Hutchinson family, of "tEe tribe Of jesse APP
peared at Granite Hall last evening, in their sorss
Of sentiment reviving the memories Of oth' 4 days
There were humorous pieces that effectively
brought down the hou.c. The songs Of tue
Hutchinson family are lot only sweet ard t"iatr,
out are eleyatiag in their tclde ncy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Pol teal.

Boston, October IA. The democrats held a
grand rally and ratification meeting in Faneuil
Hall tonight, Hon VIM. Gray presiding, with
ocrats and liberal republicans throughout the
State. Among the speakers were Judge Abbott.
Hon. J. X. Tarbox, Hoe. Geo. H. Monroe and
Others.
Fire.
Fire tonight on Cambridge street, Charlestown,
partially burned the stable occupied by Coffin <
Nichols, custom house tcamster- and A. J. Ham,
hay dealer, together vi h seven horses and ma
terial. Loss $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

The Black Crook that appears here next Sator-
day evening, exhibits in Gardiner this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

.ana fN TIE same Dsvp01Ii0u TO tie
finest 9H0liIieS Unmarried.
In this collection viX also be /ound
an immense r0,Ieiy Of Stripe India
Sh0WIs, WAtcA wiv De offered at the
same great reduction in prices, COM
mencing at $40, and 0dv0nciw1 in
raiue so TO So each, Mp 10 kAs high
Senied.
ZadieS WiU Tnd TIE a1ore goods
I0U'e1' IN currency man the forrest
WAolesale prices in G0la in Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
ron EI(sN.
Personal.

Berlin October IA. Prince Bismarck is unwf Ii
and will not therefore accompany the Emperor on
his visit to Italy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

The nameless, obscure, contemplate sheet
which disgraces the fair city two miles below Au-
gusta, whines p,eously in its issue of this week.
that went to press Wednesday after the election
on Tuesday-"Wc sincerely hope that Allen is
elected by large majority Wien the New
York Sun comes to hand, perhaps it, feeble eastern
shadow will examine il and be able to discover
that Allen is rot elected by very large majority
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
ssOstOn Mock 4. 81.

Roston, October -, lisa.
iSales at the Brokers Boarl.}
Eastern r. L. sinking fund -, 81
bost"n II Maine X K. lI?2s
Eastern Raiirui6f o7ga20
Portland. Saco 4 Portsmouth Il. r., 12I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

The first lesson Of the new chorus class will be
given on Monday evening at * O'Clock, at the
lecture room Of the First Baptist church. All in
,erested in the cultivation Of The voice invited
to come. Strangely enough, With all lis native
musical talent. Augusta has the reputation OF be-
ing behind her sister cities 10 musical culture.
Here, now, is opportunity for improveme mt
without cost Mr. A. d. Ward has charge OF the
matter and he may be consulted in regard TO the
c1aS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
PERSONAL.

Personal.
Hon. John l.. Stevens of this city, is doing et-
fective work for the republican cause in Penny.
vania.
Mr.. Z. II. Trafton, formerly City Editor Of the
Bangor Wing and Courier has gone to New York
We had pleasant call yesterday from Ex-Gov
Kent of Bangor, who although he is seventy
three years of age. is still vigorous in mind and
body and as enthusiastic over the recent elections
a. the younger republicans.
r. P. Eaton, Esq, of the New England Farmer
was in the city yesterday, visiting his friends here
William Oscar Buck, Esq, Of Bncksport, and
Henry F Barker, Esq, of Ellsworth, have been
admitted as Attorneys and Counsellors to the Bar
of the S. j. Court of this State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
PORTLAND.
erdict.

Portland. October II. In the case of Nathan
Walker vs.. the Grand Trunk Il. r., in the United
States District Court, to-day the jury gave YER
dict for $1,000 for injuries received by a collision
when in the employ of the rad. The jury ap-
parently finding the company negligent in not
having suitable operators, the accident having
occurred parity through the operator being en-
gagged in other duties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
WASHINGTON.
The Cuban Troubles.


Washington, October IA. Although this gov
eminent has repeatedly and emp atically ex-
pressed its desire to the Spanish government for a
termination of the instruction in Cuba, and ten
dered its good offices to produce an accommoda-
ton between the contending parties, it has never
gone to the extent Of the late transatlantic story
by automatically threatening to acknowledge the
rights of the Cubans in case hostilities be not
closed before the first of January next.
Indian Matters.
delegation of Iroquois Indians living in Cam
ada. to-day expressed to Commissioner Smith
desire to buy lands and settle in the Indian terri
tory-with the proceeds of the sale Of those lands
owned by them in Canada. Their request will be
forwarded to the Chief Of the Cherokee nation.
Weather Probabilities for To-day.
For New England and the Middle States,
slowly falling barometer, northeast to northwest
winds, warmer, partly cloudy weather and rain
rELEGRAMSI IN GEN EKAL.
Base ball, at Bostoa-Bostons u, st. Louis
Browns s.
At Rochester, yesterday, Lulu trottcd 3 heats,
accompanied by running horse, in 2 ;l6k,
2 IA ga and 2 ;lG-the fastest three heats on
record
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

FELLOWS uYPOPHOsPHITEs.-The merit Of
this remarkable remedy is due to its peculiar prop
erty of restoring the wasted tissues Of the body to
their original frmness and igor. 1t is well known
that for every thought and action there is death
the magnitude of the thought or action. This
waste is supplied by unimpaired nuritive function.
Toe precocious activity of youth, the enthusiast
tic struggle for wealth and fame in the middle
aged, and old age itself cause an undue decay of
material nervous force. 1--WE live by DYING" says
Wendall Holmes, land we must all be born again,
atom by atom, from hour to hour, or perish all at
once beyond repair" To the end that power
Of repair may be vouchsafcd to the enfeebled
org nizston, we commend Fellows Hypophos-
phites. octl3-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
STOP rnAr CouoHl--we nave. during the ]

STOP THAT COUGH!--Wc have, during the las
year sold large quantities of DIR: NORRIS SYRUP
OF TAR, VIA Che ~ and Horehound and believe
it t. be the very best medicine in use for coughs
Gods, sore throat, hoarseness, asthma, and al dis
eases OF the throat, lungs and chest, leading 20
consuu ption. IL cures Group in few minutes,
anl l. De best known remedy Tor whooping cough,
II opium, and is pleasant to take. Cough
WON victims, whose lungs are cked and torn
with p.roXys which threaten to choke ihem find
and speedy RELIEF in its Trial size 10
cents. Cali and inquire about it OF Partridge Bros.
Haliowell. Morris & Heritage, Philadelphia. Pro.
Dr,etors. octl7.feOdly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

Natures best remedies are found in the vegeta
BILE Kingdom, and, among the rest, Tar is found to
active he
creosote--are combined in the Forest Tar" This
preparation is not a compound, but simply Tar
purified. 1t is superior to any other article for Il
Kidney complaints. and is safe and reliable. Ask
your druggist fer the Fore. It Tar Book"
octl3-fSWlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
Meteorological.

Meteorological.
September was cold and wet month. The
mean heat for SO ears, 5S.7lo; this year, 1888
being 3.0So colder than the mean. The mean rain
fall Of the month is 1923 inches this year 4.S9,
being an excess Of LEG 0s3) inches. The total
rain fall for the past quarter, is 1881 inches, same
period last year. l453, the year before, 903 incl es
Mean height of barometer reduced, 29.SS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
The Senate and House.

We publish on our first page revised list of
the members elect of the Maine Senate and House
of Representatives for 1876. The list is compiled
from the returns made by the town and city clerks,
and forwarded to the office of the Secretary of
State. There is no choice of one member Of the
Senatorial board in York county. This place will
undoubtedly be filled by the Senate by the cleo
lion of Uranus o. Bracket the republican can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

For bruises sprains, rub the wounded parts
freely and thoroughly with Renne's Pain Killing
Magic Oil. BE sure and buy the genuine, which
is put up only in panel bottles, with name blown
in the glass. and upon the bottles finely engraved
steel plate label, upon which is the likenes. of
Vim. Renne. octl3-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
Seutenl Der Fashions

Mrs. NJ. p. Webster has just returned from Bos
ton with few choice styles in hats and bonnets
Also some novelties in wings, birds, hat ornaments
and silks, which will be worn this fall. She will
be pleased 10 show all her customers few
trimmed hats preparatory TO the general opening
which will be in October sep4-ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
Suicide.

Benjamin Dodge, aged -, by t!ade potter,
unmarried, hung himself "Wednesday night. He
worthy citizen. His father died By suicide
aud two sisters in al insane hospital.
Tonnage statement.
The tonnage Of Portland district for the year
ending Sept. 30th, is 10 9G2 II tons. beng a
gain Of 1924 10 tots. There are 43i vessels, q
gain of 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15

Nahge, II
Moisture, 4.s9 inches fair days, 10; variable g.;
FOUL 5 rain fell on IL days thunder and Lightning,
2 aurora observed, 2; frost on the lllh AID 18th
The weather for observing the eclipse on the 29th
was perfect. Not cloud to be seen, but slight
river fog, which, till the sun rose above it, an
swered the purpose of smoked glass perfectly.
The sight was very beautiful
G. in Gardiner Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
w a ~ II ED !

I WISH TO BUY, OR LEASE FOR A TERM
/ of years, brick store Water ST., Augusta.
sep2tetSwiw+ 4. w. KINsMAN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-15
Weather Prohabilltles for To.day.

For New England and the Middle States
slowly falling bare meter northeast to northwes
winds warmer, partly cloudy weather and rain.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-04-22

Bro INVENTION. the famou.
map man, who made all the maps fol
Genaral Grant and the Union Army
certificates of which he published, ha,
Just invented way Of getting a relic
plate from steel 80 rs to print Lloyd
Map of American Continent--showinl
from ocean to ocean-on one entire
sheet Of bank note paper, 40x50 inche,
large, on lightning press, and color
ed, sized and vanished and vainishet
50 as to stand washing, and mailing
for 80 cents, and plain for tourists j
cents, or mounted with rollers read
for the wall, and delivered POSTPAID
anywhere in the World, on receipt Of
90 cents. This map shows the wlble
United States and Territories ID a
group, from surveys TO 1875, win a
million places on it, such as town., ci-
ties, villages, mountains, lakes, rIers,
gold mines. railway stations, &c. This
map should be in every house. Send
prioe to the Lloyd map Company Phil
adelphis, and you will got a copy ~
return mail.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-04-22
To,a, amount Of Taxes.
SEEDS AND PLANTS.

g. g. Tho True Cape Cod Gran
&. berry. best sort for Upland.
Lowland, or Garden, by mail prepaid,
81 per 100, 81 per 1000. All the new,
choice Strawberries and Peaches. A
priced catalogue of these and all fruits,
ornamental Trees, Evergreens, Shrubs,
Bulbs, Roses, Plants, &c, and FRESH
FLOWER & GARDEN SEEDS, the
choiscst collection in the country, with
all novelties, will he sent gratis TO any
plain address. % sorts of either Flow
cr, Garden, Tree, Fruit, Evergreen, or
Herb seeds, for Sl.o0, sent by mail,
prepaid Wholesale CdicIogue 10 The
Trade. Agents Wanted.
B. NJ. WATSON, Old Colony Nurse
ries and Seed Warehouse, Plymouth,
Mass. Established lS42.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-04-22
The snow banks in our streets ha,


The snow banks in our streets have
disappeared.
-Cabhago and flower seeds are al
ready being sown.
The early bird can now help him.
self TO the lowly worm.
-Ropo jumping IL now In order
among the little folks.
The blue birds have already begun
70 build their tiny nests.
Persons who wish 10 wear their
shoes straight should read Lyons adj
yertisement in another column.
j. Anderson Smith, formerly resi-
dent of our town, but NOW resident in
northern Illinois is paying n visit to his
old friends of Snyder. lie looks as if
western life agreed with him.
We could well inform our readers
what kind Of weather VIC are TO have
during this and the next month, tive
have good authority but, then, we have
been threatened, &c, ,-ogern canaalm.
"A great many have called in to sec
MS since we have moved into our new
Office, and all seem TO be of the same
opinion, that We have "a nice, light.
and convenient an Office as there il one
10 be found in tho central part Of the
State.
wc are sorry 10 announce the suddcn
and unexpected death Of Solomon Bower
sos Of Centre township. His illness
was Of short duration and the disease
ppuemonis. He WAS q vigrous, active
man and much esteemed by all who knew
him.
Tas CuAsrIos Rrarrs AND Mowrn.-
Samuel Aursnd, Of Adsmsburg, is agcn I
for the above named machine. We can
safely say that Mr.. Aurand Is just the man
10 act in that capacity and tho machine he
ssprescns one Of the best. in all respects,
now in use. We bcspeak for him liberal
shsre Of patronage.
THE ALLEGHENY House., Nos. SIC &
S14 Market Street, Philadelphia, is be-
ing refitted and refurnishcd in the best
Of style, and all the modern improve
ments and convcnienccs. A Beck, the
Proprietor, is q kind and obliging land
lord, and spares no pains TO make his
guests comfortable. The House is cen
trslly located TO all kinds of business
or amusement, and consequently will
I've one Of the best places TO stop at
whilst in the city. Charges reasonable.
CHARCOAL FOR POULTRY. Fowls Of all
kinds are very fond Of charcoal, and
will eat il with great relish if properly
prepared. Powdered charcoal is not in
the shape in which fowls usually find
their food, and consequently is not very
enticing 10 them. Toplease theirpalatc,
the charcoal should be in pieces of
about the size ofgrains Of corn, and II
these are strewn around their quarters
they will readily eat thereof. Corn
burnt on the cob, and the refuse (which
consists almost entirely Of the grains
reduced 10 charcoal, and still retaining
their perfect shape, placed before them
makes Yarked improvement in their
health, ~ is shown by the brighter color
oftheir combs, and their sooner pro-
ducing greater average Of eggs to the
flock than before.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-04-22
LETTER FROM ILLINOIS.
6ADA, Stephenson Co.. Ill,

have received Q number Of difFsr.
sat letters from persons In Snyder county
requesting me 10 give description Of he
climate, soil, price of land So, ia tiis
county. have answered nearly all, hut
II you 9en find space In your valuable IA
Per for Tho following, have no doubt II
will prove satisfactory to some who c,n-
template moving west. Prairie farms are
selling at from S40to $75 dollars per aero,
socordipg 10 improvements, and uplands
st from $50 to $50 dollars all within o
few miles Of depot or elevators--I sup
pose II would be difficult to dnd better soil
any where. There ore plenty Of fields un-
der cultivation for the last twenty years,
producing splendid crops, without ever
being msnured. but manuriug ia becoming
more fashionable and straw burning less
so-the climate 10 very healthy and the
~ster good limestone. Our winters are
pretty much like yours. Last winter how
ever was sn excep tion, whether they ever
experienced such . fearful winter before !
ein unable to say ss "the oldest inh abltant"
plsyed early In the season ; 90 We hare NO
one 70 consult. There IL q area. deal Of
land changing hands this spring +; old
esttlsrs ere going west and their places
ses almost invarisbly taken BY Penusylva.
sisns. think l oAn safely say that one
bali the Inhabitants Of this county are
Penney lvanisns aud do think that II our
Snyder Co., friends knew whst . good
country ibis 10 for people in general aud
ssrnisrs In particular thore would be quito
stir for awhile.
We srs rsali,ing prices for produce sl.
most equal 70 your farmers: The last
quotations. ere for wheat per bushsl,
u ets. ests. u cts. corn, 90 TO "a ets,
barley, $50. to 81. ; buetwheat, 800. I
beans Qi.S0 TO l.S0. Live hogs, 6l2 to
70. per pound : butter, zoo. We buy goods
- cheep 70 In the east. Best prints, loo.
per ysxa brown muslin ~ i-2o. 4, every
hing slss In proportion +: wood, %. to S6,
dollsrs PER cord sosi, S6 per ton lum-
bsr. 6iA. % SIC dolisrs per tAsussad, for
common pipC.
q, 'ossi1sssd q dssidsdly 3
% 'ntry.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-04-22
To the School Directors
Of Snyder County.

NENTLENEN In rursunucc Of The
VI fortythiri section Of tho act of sth
May, lSji. you are hcrchy notified to
meet in convention. at the court house in
Middlcburg. on the first Tuesday in May.
4. D. 1870, being the fourth lay OF tho
month, n, Il O'Clock in the forenoon, md
select viva vocc, by majority os the
whole number OF directors present, one
person OF literary and scientific ecquirc-
mer,s. and of skill and experience in the nrt
IT teaching, MS county superintcndeni, for
he three succeeding years detormino tho
amour, Of compensation FOR the Same .
and certify the result 10 tao State sup>rin.
tcndcni. At Harrisburg, as required by the
thirty ninth and for,ieth sections Of said
act. WM. NOETLlNG.
County Superintendent Of Snyder Co.
Selinsgrovc. Pa. April 10, rs.