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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03
know very much about him, but should think

know very much about him, but should think
he would make a tip top stranger"
VIM. Stevens of Manchester, England, came to
his death in singular way recently. He was an
omnibus driver, and during late storm was found
sitting on the box of his omnibus with his throat
cut from ear to ear. Investigation proved that
piece of telegraph wire broken down by the storm'
had formed loop, in which Stevens's head was
caught, with fatal result
George Miles alias George White, convicted ~
Montpelier for the robbery OF the Barre banh' ,
was the fourth man in the Bowdoinham Bank
robbery but he was so disguised that he could r''
be identified He formerly kept hotel in stone
ham. Mass, and was associated with tae NOTORIOUS
Marx shipborn in the walpole Bank robbery Of
New Hampshire, and made his escape from the
iail in Keepe. lie afte,waed effected the escape
of Shinborn from the State Prison in Concord
He is one of tie most daring and dangerous men
known in the annals of crime.
Tae Tribune must apologize to its readers ioi
Shaving inadvertently given circulation TO one Vi
Eli Perkins lies. 1tappears on investigation 'p"'
he IS the author of the published statement 'a' oil
orphan nNphew and niece Of Charles Dickens axe
now living at A.nboy, Ill. in extreme destltu'ioh
The truth is that these children we'll prov1uet
for each ofthem having little property of 2,0o'
and being treated by their guardian in allrespect
as if they were his own children. Charles Dick
ems during his latter years made them an annua
allowance of ESQ each. There is nothing in the
circumstances to excite commseration. The
house of Mr.. Keeling, in which they reside in
stead .. heing hut or hovel, as Perkins said, il
one of the finest houses in Amooy.-Chicdgo 7ri
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03
POLITICAL.

With the delegations so far chosen Mr.. Blaine
leads all others-Boston Adrertiser.
The Nation says: "The whole country has
been watching the House eagerly for four months
for signs of what we shonld gain by putting a
Democratic Administration in power, and has been
treated to little but displays of what it is exager-
alton to call a spirit of mischief"
The Marysville (Cal) Appeal, one Of the ables,
and most zealsus of the independent organs for
the last three years, has come out explicitly in ia
vor of the Republican cause in the approaching
Presidential campaign. The San Francisco Alta
says that it is generally understood that those in
dependents in San Francisco who were formerly
members of the Republican Party will nearly all
return to their old associations, ready to do their
best against the rule of the Democracy with its
attendant evils.
The House has passed the bill introduced by
Burleigh of Maine, which provides that all esti.
mates and appropriations for naval purposes shal
be itemized and made specific as they long have
been IN the other departments.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03
CONNECTICUT.

The State election in Connecticut viii
take. place to-day. There are fom lickets
in the field, the democratic, headed 1
gersoll. the present Governor; the r. pub
lIcan, by Henry c. Robinson; the green
back, by Charles Atwater; and the prohi-
bition, by Henry d. Smith. There is also
a member of Congress to be elected in the
Third district, to fill the vacancy created
by the death of Mr.. Starkweather. The
legislature which will be chosen will have
the election of United States Senator.
Az the democrats had over six thousand
majority last year, there is little reason to
hope for republican success this year on
the gubernatorial ticket. 1t isquite possi-
BILE, however, that the republicans may
succeed in obtaining majority in the leg
islature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03
GENERAL NEWS.

Mr.. Henry G. Bowen has felt it to be his duty
to resign his Office as trustee ofthe American Con-
gregational Union.
The Nebraska Supreme Court decides that rail-
road companies are liable for damage caused by
prairie fires set by their engines.
Another centennial elm came to grief at Sing
Sing, n. Y, on Tuesday night, being wrecked by
a gale. 1t was lOl years old and portly speci-
men.
The Commissioners of Mexico for the Centen-
NAL have arrived at New York with the first con-
signment of goods. The contribution is most
valuable one
1t Is proposed to use nickel plating for the pro-
lection of marine compass needles from rust The
deposit Of nickel does not affect appreciably the
magnetzation.
1t is alleged that outrageous extortion is prac-
ticed on the Black Hills advcnturers while en-
| route to the mines, and when they reach the prom.
ised Ell Dorado they earn but mere pittance.
The trial of the notorious cracksman Miles
with many aliases, at Montpelier, VT, for robbine
| the Barre Bank, was brought to a termination
Thursday, and resulted in his conviction, the piis
| oner offering no defence.
The second official report upon the Bremerha
ven explosion says the true name of the wretcl
who caused it was Alexander Keith, Jr. He wa
born in Halifax, n. S., and in our late war was
blockade runner.
The Marshas Of the st. Patrick procession il
New York ordered the bands to stop playing a
they passed the Hppodrome, where Moody ant
Sankcy were holding services. Itwas courteou
and grateful act.
The president Of the Haverhill, (Mass.) natona
and savings banks was robbed Of $500 in banl
notes. besides checks, drafts and other papers o
value, on the cars between Boston and IIaverhil
Thursday afternoon, the thief escaping with hi
plunder.
A Danbury man, wishing to engage severa
bushels of potatoes from party in the suburbs
asked q neishbor what sort Of man be was
"Well," said the conscientious neighbor, ~ don
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03
Senator Morton. Every statement made

senator MOrtOn. Livery statemeut Iuaoo
by that Senator is under, not overdrawn.
On the authority OF General Sheridan. it
has been said that in Louisiana alone there
were of persons killed and wounded for
political reasons, since 1866. and up to
February 8, 1878. not less than 4,256, OF
whom 2,l41 were killed. This statement
is to be found in the report made to the
Forty-Third Congress by committee of
which the Hon. G. F. Hoar of Massachu-
sets. was chairman. Another committee
reported from Alabama list of several
hundred similar outrages. The Joint
Committee on the Ku-klux, 1870, returned
a sickeniDg list of such crimes, lengthen-
ing into the thousands. Under the en-
forcement act of 1871, $50 persons were
indicted in Mississippi; in North Carolina,
1S49; in South Carolina, 1856 in Florida,
"a; in Alabama. $50; in Georgia, 235 I'm
Tennessee, 13; and in Kentucky 80; in
ALL 1866. A large number yefe convict
ed but unsentenced; seseral ,ye'e
sent to the peniten.'ary |oeeh
since pardonea. the object ScS' break
up shan.eful and wicked CO ,'racy, for
whieh>a considerable proportion OF the
southern community, rather than indiyld'
uals, wero mainly responsible. 1t was
and IS regarded as a social and political,
rather than as an individual offense.
Yet by this system of terrorism South
ern Republican States have been over
thrown, their governments and national
representation seized. and The rights oi
the majority put in peril. 1t is by this
ssstem inat the Shareholders Contederaey'
once supposed to be destroyed, has re-
vived, and is now encamped within the
! ,ational Capitol They occupy its south
ern wing; let us see to it that the loyal
men, North and South, vote as they shot,
and rising in their might drive them out at
the ballot-box next November.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03
Gal. for the Republican National
Convention.

The next Union Republican National Conven-
=; m for the nomination of candidates for Presl-
dent and Vice President of the United states, VIII
he held in the city Of Cincinnati, on Wednesday,
June l4th. 1879, at IL o'clock noon, and Will con-
sst of delegates from each State equal to twice the
number of its Senators and Representatives IN
Congress and of two delegates from each organ
In calling the convention for the election OF
delegates the committees of the several States are
recommended to invite all republican electors and
Ali other voters, without regard to past poiitlcai
difference or previous party afiiliation, who are
onnosed to revvng sectional issues, and desire to
promote friendly feelings and permanent harmony
throughout the country by maintaining and en-
forcing all the constitutions! rights OF every cltl
yen. including the full and free exercise OF the
r;ght of suffrage without intimidation and with
ont fraud. and who are in favor of continued pro-
secution and fuller punishment of all official dis
honestv and an economical administration
of the government by honest, faithful and capable
officers who are in favor of making such reforms
in the government rs experience may from time
to time suggest, who are opposed 10 impairng the
credit of the nation by deprecating any OF Its OBJ
liratiops, and in favor of sustaining IN every way
the national faith and financial honor; who hold
that the common school system is the nursery OF
American liberty, and should be maintained ab-
solutely free from sectarian control; who p.
lieve that for the promotion Of these epd~ tn'
direction Of the government should co.11inue U
be confded to those who adhere to .ne Pl,nciPlc
of l776, support them IS incorpp:Ned IN sne con
stitntion and laws, and who re IN iavcr Q, rssos
n.n ssa in .his ceutenas snaaers
~ ssxy of the birth Of the rerublic.
81 tho Republican + Ns,;onsI ~ Committee
WA. Z. CHANDEn, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03
winthrop Locals.

Winthrop Locals.
On Wednesday the Goth inst, the temper ance
Reform club of Winthrop celebrated the annvel
sary of their existence During the day the weatts
er was stormy and the travelling very poor, but
about hundred persons assembled in the reform
club hall, and remarks were made by members of
the club and also by members from Lewiston. In
the evening the Town Hall was densely crowded
by an audience, composed Of ladies and gentlemen.
Quite number of the Lewiston Club were present
aud all of them took part in the exercises. The
speech of the evening was by ii. NJ. Bryant Of
Lewiston who spoke in logical and straight-fo for
ward manner. BY the enterprise Of some of the
citizens, free carriages were run to and from the
hall and all the ladies accommodated Much
enthss asm was manifested by all, and the aadi-
encc broke up at late hour well pleased with the
results of the first years labor The next morn
ing temperance prayer meeting was held in the
reform club hall. 1t was spirited meeting.
On Thursday the Both inst. the boys in Win
throp met at the hall of s. &. Davis and organizeda
Junior Reform Club. 1t is understood that all
those under sixteen years Of age who can write
their own names shall be eligible. Tobacco as
well as intoxicating liquors is to be included in the
pledge. About forty joined and the boys de-
termined to get hundred to sign They went
around and obtained money to pay rent and ex-
penses. The following were elected as officers Of
the club.
President-Daniel c. Woodward.
Vice Presidents-Willie Richmond, Willie G l.
bert, Willie Bosserman.
Secretary-Charley Benjamin.
Trcasurer-James Sweatland.
Executive Committcc-Louis Butterfeld Rus
sell Keene, Willie Blackington.
Committee to draft a constitution-Willie Rich
mond, Russell keene, Chas. Benjamin.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03
.}EW PUBLICATIONS.

We have received from the publishers Parts 9 to
IL inclusive, of Zels Popular Encyclopedia and
Universal Dictionary. The last part carries the
work into words commencing with Care. In No.. o
is one of the Is new colored maps which the work
will contain. This is the map Of California, Ne
vada, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Arizona and part
of Montana. 1t is finely executed and will be a
great convenience. The complete work will en-
brace about 2600 pages, and contain 10000 arti-
cles and nearly 5000 illustrations. Baker, Davis
& Co.. Publishers, Philadelphia. Horace King,
General Agent Thompsonville, Conn. Price of
weekly numbers, postpaid, so cts. Specimen num-
Der, 20 cts.
d. Appleton & Co. have just issued new work,
entitled Diseases of Modern Life" by Benjamin
Ward Richardson. The author published, eleven
years ago, q series of essays on diseases Of over
worked men, in order to direct attention to the
physical injuries of the body that are induced by
excessive mental work and worry and by physical
exerton; also essays on disease from some occn-
pations and from indulgence in alcohol and the use
of tobacco. These essays. revised are incorpor-
ated in the present volume which includes besides
much important Information of sanitary charac-
ter. 1t has nothing to say of medicine, but much
of the prevention of disease. For sale at Horace
North's bookstore.
The second volume of Bancroft's History of
the United States of America the Centenary
edition, has been issued by Little, Brown & Co.,
Boston. The opening chapter goes back to 1860,
beginning with account of the condition of
Maryland and the death Of Lord Baltimore. This
volume brings the history of the Colonies down to
174s, to the treaties of Aix-La- Chapelle, and to
the time when George Washington was sixteen
years of age and a STRIPPING surveyor in the wds
of the country. This colonial history of the
United States is full of interest as we'll as insruc
ton. Brought out thus fresh in the Centenary
year Of the nation, when review of the history
of our country is specially invited, it will attract
the attention Of the great American people. Not
having received the first volume of this work no
notice of it has appeared in our columns. For
sale by Horoce North.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03

to another, diseases Of the kidneys and nroeen.,s.
and 10 another. diseases of the eye and ear. thus
the highest degree Of perfection in medicine and M
snroery Is attained. The establishment Of this ~,
stitution enables the Doctor to meet icsSS icSSson;c
want in the treatment of the more sevcf ef the svm
sams s1est.sIs as given 9 IN Writing he .accessy treat:
.Snmsan6s If cases AT thei- aomes. Others visit
the D;spensary in persca. The amplest resources
for the treatment lingering affections are ,hnss bnas
pn whom IT, proprietary medicines do not have
the desied effect can procure more thorough
and -licient course by personal application 70
.ne proprietor of the Worlds Dispensary.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03
Unlimi,ed Remedial Resources.

People sometimes suppose that DIR. Perce's
Family Medicines represent the entire extent of
resources for curing disease. This is an error.
Experience proved that while the Golden Medical
Discovery, Favorite Prescriptions, Pleasant Pur-
gatiye Pellets, Compound Extract of Smart Weed
and DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy, would iffaithful-
ly used, cure large variety Of chronic complaint
there would be here and there case which, from
its severity, or from its complication with other
disorders would resist their action. These excep-
tional cases required a thorough examination into
their symptoms, to ascertain the exact nature and
extent of the disease or diseases under which the
patient was laboring, and the specific remedies to
meet and overcome the same. This led to the
establishment of the Worlds Dispensary at Butfa-
10, N. Y, with its Faculty Of Physicians and Sur
geons, each of whom is skilled in the treatment Of
chronic disorders in general and those belonging
to his own special department 10 particular. To
one is assigned diseases of the throat and lungs ;
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03

Hon Alden Jackson of Wadoboro', in order to
give attention to his own private business, and
owing to a disinclinaton to longer confne him.
self to close office work, retires from the Secre-
tary Of States Office to-day. Mr.. Jackson has
been Deputy Secretary under Messrs. Stacy and
Perham, and thus far under Mr. Chadbourne, at
Mr.. Chadbourne's request as a personal favor
He was also Deputy Secretary of State under
John G. Savage, from 1850 to 1853 inclusive; was
Secretary of State in lS54-55-j7. Was Secretary
of the Maine Electoral College in 1856 and 1872.
1t will thus be seen that he has had large expe
rience, and to this may be added q thorough
knowledge of and close attention to business,
with uniform kindness and courtesy 10 all who
had any business at the office or State House.
With these qualifications he has made thoroughly
reliable and popular officer. Mr.. jackson, we
may add, is veteran i, the ranks of the republ-
can party.
Mr.. Joseph o. Smith succeeds Mr.. Jackson as
Deputy Secretary of STATE. He has been in the
office as clerk for little more than two years,
was Assistant Clerk of the House two years, and
member of the House of Representatives two
years, in lSG)-70. He is a capable clerk, good
fellow, and gentleman in every respect, and will
fill the office well.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03
Officers OF Augusta Juvenile Temple.
Supreme judicial Court, Libbey j., Pre-

Supreme judicial Court, Libbey j., Pre-
siding.
SATURDAY, April l.
205. J. z. Scribner vs.. John II. Miller. The
trial was resumed and finished and the case COM
mited to the jury in the forenoon. At four P. M :.
the foreman reported that the jury were unable to
agree and that there was no prospect of an agree
ment. They were thereupon allowed to return
the papers and separate.
No. 4sl James L. Robbins VS.. John Yeaton.
L. Titcomb for the ptf, E.W. Whithouse for deft
Action to recover damages done to PITS wagon by
collision of teame on the highway, through the
the fault of the defendant. The case comes to
this court by appeal from the Municipal Court,
Judge True, who gave judgement for the ptf.
The deft. says in defence, that he gave the ptf.
ample room to pass, and denies all carelessness on
his part. The testimony is in direct conflict in re-
spect to all important facts. This jury also found
difficulty in coming to an agreement, and the
court adjourned, leaving them in their room.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03
Letter From Rev. John McMurr.y.

JAMES l. FELLOWS, ESQ.
DEAR SIR: have recently heard from an inva-
lid of the great benefit derived from your Com
pound Syrup of Hypoposphtes, and having in
many other instances marked the most benetic ial
results from its use, cannot but regard its dis
covery as matter of devout thankfulness to a
benign Providence.
have used it considerably myself. and, at in
tervals during several years past, given it to some
members of my family.
have also recommended it to others, and in.
variaby found it to be ofessential benefit In those
complaints for which it is especially recommend
ed.
In bronchial and other chest affections, in arrest
ing incipent consumption, and in lessening the
distressing symptoms Of this disease in its hopeless
stages as well as In cases Of nervous debility, in
giving tone to the system, it is undoubtedly val
liable remedy.
am, dear sir, yours truly,
JOHN MURRAY. Methodist Minister.
NEWPORT, Ms. mar29-+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03
Extra Liability to MaIariai Infection

Persons whose blood is thin, digestion weak and
liver s,pcv n are extra liable to the attacks of ma
larial disease: The most trflping exposure may,
,,a., ..,cb conditions infect a system which, If
healthy. would resist the miasmatc taint. Inc on
iv way to secure immuniy from malaria IN local..
ties here it is prevalent is TO tone ana feguia.e
riching the blood, and giving wholesome impetus
to hillary secretion. These results are accomplish
Rittars which long experience has proved to be the
most reliable safeguard against fever and a2ue anu
kindred di.orAe ers, well as the best remedy ior
them The Btters are moreover an eXcelleht ih'
vigorant of the organs of urinaiion, and an active
depurent, eliminating from the blood those acrid
impurties hich OF sinate rheumatic all nents.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03
From w. r. Chrisholm, NJ. D., of New Bedfor

From w. r. Chrisholm, NJ. D., of New Bedford
~ have employed the Peruvian Syrup success
fully in cases Of dyspepsia, chronic dsrrhea ner-
vous debility, neuralgia, eryspclss, boils and dis
lapsus uteri, and in female complaints generally.
AS an alternative tonic, the syrup ought to be used
by clergymen, editors cashiers, clerks, lawyers,
and others who use their brains more than their
muscles; as well as operatives, printers, tailors,
shoemakers seamstresscs, and all those whose oc-
cupation confines them in ill-ventilsted and over
heated rooms. who liable to suffer more or less
from nervous debility" mar29teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03
From the Chicago Tribune.
RRyGHT BUSINESS PROSPECTS IN
THE WEST.


Compared with the winter of lS74-75, we have
had an extraordinary season. 1he excessive
frosts of a wear ago delayed the resumption OF
outdoor work until late in the spring, and navi-
CATION was postponed far beyond the ordinary
time of resumption. At this time every thing ln-
dicates that navigation will be resumed at an early
date and that ut.door labor will begin sooner
than it has for many years. This has promise
of increased employment for labor, increased pro-
duction, and increased business. If it should be
followed by favorable summer and correspond
" increased crops, then the activity and volume
of the grain trade Of 1876 will exceed that OF any
of its predecessors. In the meantime, 1t must be
remembered that the last two years have beer OF
unusual prosperity to the farmers. The various
loan agencies report that the farmers have been
prompt in payment of interest," and have paid OIL
vast amounts of maturcd mortgages. Appilca-
tions for renewal Of farm mortgages have been
few, and these mostly for reduced sums. The
amount of new mortgages, as compared with pre-
yious wears, has been much reduced. All this in
dicates degree of prosperity through the agri-
cultural districts and the acquisition OF wealth,
which promises q steady incl ease OF production
and of trade. To the extent that agriculture is
carried on on credit-oR borrowed money at high
rates of interest-there is an element of uncertain
ty and of waste, interfering sadly with profit.
But as this interest becomes free of credit when
the land and all there is upon it is the property OF
the man occupying it, free of incumbrance, and
he i, entitled to all the increase and profit, then
there is improved farming; thrift and enterprise
take the place of waste and carelessness; produc-
ton is Increased, profits accumulate, and wealth
takes permanent form. In this way the interior
country of which Chicago is the centre is daily
becoming richer in accumulated wealth, freer
from debt, has more to sell, and more means with
which to purchase. Chicago is especially interest
ed in this rapid improvement of the financial con-
dition of her customers. Their prosperity is her
prosperity. In the views of an early resumption
OF cheap navigation and an early and favorable
season for labor and production, there is every
reason TO anticipate even an enlarged increase
and activity in all branches of Industry, with an
equally Increased volume of wholesale trade.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03
LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

Among our Spring notices may be seen the ad
vertisement of J. IL. Robinson & Co., 406 Wash
ington ST., Boston. (Probably) no house in New
England deal more largely in imported and do
mestlc paper hangings, and for fair treatment and
best goods this is the place to trade.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03

Mr.. L. a. Alexander, agent for B. o. & G. c.
Wilson, of Boston writes: ~ have never been
so fully satisfied with any article for toilet use as
am with your Forest Tar Soap. 1t is perfect
shaving soap, yielding rich white lather that
does not dry upon the face and leaves it soft and
free from that smartng, common to tender faces
after shaving. 1t is the best article for the skin
ever used" If your druggist does not keep it,
send 35cents to the Forest Tar Co., Portland, Me-,
for a cake. Mar29-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-03

A druggist of Clinton, Mass, says was for ten
years great sufferer from swelling Of my great
toe joint A thorough rubbing with Rennes Pain
Killing Magic OH caused permanent cure doing
successfully what had been trying to do for ten
years. Keep this Magic Oil in the house in case
of accidents. nar29 -t&wlw