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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

We have been shown the announcement of the
magnificent fire proof az nted States Hotel" just
completed at Philadelphia, and with its handsome
furnishings just open to the public 1t is to be the
headquarters of Names Commissioners end Of
the Maine people generally, during the Cente nnial
Exhibition. The manager is Mr. p. S. Boothby
Maine man. and brother of Israel and Sylvester
Boothby of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
NEW lam PNHlKE,
Found Guilty.

Exeter, April 10. In the trial of Henry Beck
man, for placing distractions on the Eastern rail-
road. at seabrook, in Oct. last, the jury found
verdict of guilty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

The graduating class ofthe Augusta high school
have just obtained their class rings They consist
of bands of plain gold, with the figures &C. en-
graved on the outside. Inside are the initials Of
their motto-"iS1nper Ndetis, Semper Pdratus."
The class consists Of Master Lyman Merrill,
Misses Carrie Perkins, Date and Katie Smith,
Nellie Williamson, and Helen Burbank, but it Is
intimated that all will not graduate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

Weather Probabilities for To-Day.
For the Middle and New England States
falling barometer, warmer, partly cloudy or clear
weather, north to east winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

A elbow can't lug jug of maple syrup or a jar
of pickles home 10 his family, nowadays, with
out being greeted "pretty reformer you are"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

The first game of base ball Of the season viii
be played on the grounds in the rear of the State
House, this afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

Comrades of the Grand Army will bear in mind
the meeting of the Post this evening, as business
will be transacted in which they all should be in
terasted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
the Secre tary Of War. The amount paid the COM
pany was about $500, 900.
BristOW Indignant.

Washington, April 10.
Secretary Bristow, in letter to the committee
on Expenditures in the Treasury department, pro-
tests against the examination Of witnesses in Sc
cret and asks that they be examined publicly and
under oath, in relation to the charge that he &C.
cepted $4,000 when U. S. district attorney for
KY, on consideration of procuring the release Of
certain seized distleries. He also asks that off,
GERS and records Of the court at Louisville be sent
for, and that all persons pretending to have infor-
nation of the matter may be present to cross-ex-
amino him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
MICHIGAN,
A New Planet.

Ann Arbor, April l9. Prof Watson has dis
covered new planet of the eleventh magnitude,
| in constellation Virgo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
EUROPE.
France.

France.
London, April 49, A Paris dispatch announces
the death Of nj. Philippe Grasse, the sculptor, in
his 18th year.
The Centennial.
The meeting Sunday to assist the workingmen's
delegation to visit Philadelphia, produced ST.
$50.
England.
Falmouth, April 10. The ship Mary Goodell,
from Samara, parted her cables while ct anchor
off here last night and collided with . schooner.
The Mary Goodell was towed on the northern
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

Wendenburg's Cough Candy.
For sale by j. S. JOHNSON. opposite T. 0. Au-
gusta. aprl0-t2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
CaSt0ria!

Cross, sickly babies and children may enjoy
health and mothers have rest, il they will use Gas
toria. Worms, feverishness, teething, wind coll
sour stomach and undigested food make children
cross, and produce sickness.
Castoria will assimilate the 70 I'd, expel worms
and correct all these things. For twenty years DR..
Pitcher expel In his private practice 70 pro
duce an effective Cathartic and stomach regulator
which would be as effective as Castor Oh. without
its unpleasant taste or recoil.
The reputation Of his experiment extended. Ply.
sicians and purses rapidly adopted his remedy. to
which he gave the name OF Castoria.
Castoria is as pleasant to take as honey, regu.
lates the stomach and bowels, and doss not gripe.
It is adapted to all ages, contains no alcohol. and
is absolutely harmless to the most tender infant.
Try Castoria once, and you will never be without
it.
Prepared at the Laboratory Of J. B. Rose 3 Co.
Is Dey Street, New York. l3wS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

Hon. P. p. Burlegh is very i'll at his boarding
house, with dypthera.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

Mr.. C. H. Gatchell has had good success in Sc
curing fine list of cards for his Augusta Directory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

Ex-Gov. Perham is President Of the Board OF
Directors of the Paris Hill Manufacturing Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

Shining dimes and quarters will be coming this
way shortly in exchange for ragged scrip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

There will be divine service in St. Marks church
this morning ct l01l o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

Moulton has to-day, at his market, the first shld
of the season, and they are splendid ones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

Geo. J. Varney, the author Of "The Young Poo
pies History of Maine" and of very many histor-
ical sketches of Maine history, which have been
published in many papers of the State, will deliver
three lectures at the High School Hall in Gard-
ner On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings
of this week, The. subject Of the first lecture is
"Our Grandmother's Wedding" 100 years ago. 1t
gives an amusing account Of that event in the
good old colony times. The Journal Of that city
says "Mr. Varney is most interesting writer
and we presume he speaks equally WELL The
people Of Gardiner will be very much interested
in Mr.. Varney' lectures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
Cincinnati Produce Market:

PORK-&22 k-a2s Y.
LARD-steam l3k ASK kettle, l3Xel4h.
BULK MEATS-shou,ders 81 O.; clear rib sIdes
llkd-: clear sides -9l2
BACON-shOuldeYs 8k g. clear rib sides 12x
g.: clear sides 12Tel3-.
WHISKEY-i06H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
Ltchaeld Mutual Fire Insurance companie, we're

Litchfeld Mutual Fire Insurance Companies were
the only new companies organized during the year
At the close of the year there were SO fire, fire.
marine, and marine insurance companies Of other
States and countries authorized to transact bust
ness in Maine, of which 81 were stock and 6 mu-
tual companies. During this year (ls76,) and up
to the date Of this report 10 companies have been
admitted, making l03 now licensed to do business
| in Maine There were II companies excluded or
Withdrawn from the State during the year. The
total amount of premiums on FIRE risks received by
the Maine Stock Company and the companies of
otner States and other countries was 1882 ,67G47'
and losses incurred 1868 $500, or 80 $1,000 per
cent The 90 companies from other States and
countries received in fire premiums, Ss8S9, 40s Sc,
and losses incurred, $3.50 957 a. or Al SO 100 per
wear. The total amount Of marine premiums re-
ceived in Maine was 1907 ,572 "a, and losses in
Cured 1904 1894, or &C 4S 1870 per cent The
total amount Of marine premiums received by
Maine companies S25G, 500 .33, and losses in
cured $G3, 407 03, or SO A. 100 per cent. The to-
tai amount Of marine premiums received by out
of the State companies (reported) $50, 042, and
losses Incurred sal ,o9l7l, or 50 II 800 per cent
A Dem ocratic County Official to he Inves-
tigated.
l.. NJ. Staples E.q, of Washington. County
Attorney of Knox county, is apparently subject
for investigation, and is passing under cloud
Allegations have been made against him Of most
serious nature, which have been brought before
the Governor and Council for their thorough in
vestigation. The charges affect not only Mr..
Staples personal character but his official stand
ing as wcll-specifcaly alleging that he has in
various ways abused his powers as prosecuting at
torney. We will not publish the details of the
charges as Mr.. Staples should have the full bene
fit of presumptive innocency until his guilt shall
be fully established by fair and full investigation
before the proper tribunal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE!

lNTELLIGENC OFFICE
.Nu'e and Eem0Ie Help Nanfed and
FusuisAed,
For All Kinds of Employment.
Apply to w. f.. 5. WHITMAN, GRANITE
HALL BLOCK. Market Square, Augusta, between
the hours of 10 and II A. NJ, and and 3 T. M.
apr7ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
The Railroad Tax.


The Governor and Council yesterday laid the
annual tax on Railroads, amounting in the aggre-
gate to S76,7927S. BY law the present market
able value of the capital stock of the companies is
taxed one and one half per cent. on the dollar.
The real estate property of the companies is taxed
by the various municipalities in which it is located.
Following is the tax for the present year:
Atlantic & St. Lawrence Railroad, $27 ,949 62
Boston & Maine Railroad, 22,32O.ls
Dexter & Newport Railroad, l,l69.5O
Maine Central Railroad, l2,030.l2
Portland Horse Railroad, 1850
Portsmouth, CT. Falls & Conway Z. r. 206.55
p. S. & z. Railroad, S,92O.50
St. Crox & Perobscot Railroad, $3.50
Lewiston & Auburn Railroad, $4,000
Total, $40, 1872 IS
The total tax last year was S9S,3i7.SS. The de-
probation of the value Of stock accounts for the
reduction in the aggregate tax from last year.
The total market value of franchises taxed this
wear is s. ll9 500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
NEW HORk.
To Resign.

New York, April 10. The Tribune says thai
Clark Smith OF the House, is ready to resign
This assistant is In trouble, and the pompous door
keeper has been removed for cause, making six
of the new officers of the House removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
WARREN LOCALS,
school.

We think spring is near because smells are In
market and the fishermen spend the night in using
their nets. The crop is good The quality, we take
others testimony that it is good.
Another reason for supposing that spring has
come is the bee men say the bee is gathering pol
len, and that they doing it IL days earlier than
last year. This ought to be conclusive.
We found at the upper dam fearful washout.
The water pouring through in torrent, yet the
quantity is sufficient for the running of the Pow
der mill which commenced operations few days
since. The bridge at the dam was considerably
injured by the freshet and is being repaired.
The Shoe Factory is cleaning up orders and
works, preparation to making repairs and putting
in new achinerv.
The Wooden Mill has stopped for few days to
repair the damage caused by the falling of shaft
upon the cards few days since. A band became
entangled which caused the accident.
The Cheese Co. have sold their machinery for a
fair price, 10 Bowdonham factory. An auction
Saturday last, to sell the building, resulted in
its being bid in by the company.
Lewis Halls store at North Warren. including
hall above, and entire stock Of goods was burned
last night. Cause unknown. Mr.. Hall was post
master and Grange agent The Oranges lose, also,
their hall furnishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

j. w. BERRY'S STUDIO
ID EOPENED NOVEMBER lsr, tor the vtrts
IL season.
instruction constantly given in OF
Painting and Drawing.
Paintings always on public exhibition.
Studio, No. 80 W alter ST., GARDINER, Ne.
oct2l-teodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

A grand military reception, rendered by the
Portland Light Infantry to Gov. Conner and Gen.
Chamberlain, and their stats, will take place at
City Hall, Portland, on Tuesday evening, May I'd.
The workmen are getting in position the foun-
dation Of the new steam mill. Its con-
struction is to be rapidly pushed forward SO that
the mill may be in full operation by the middle OF
Inne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
DtfD.

In this city, 18th inst, Mrs. Rachael Gushing,
aged 40 years.
In Monmouth, 18th inst. Samuel Brown, aged 90
years.
In Lee, 18th inst, John b. Ludden, aged s3 yrs,
months and IL days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
Local anu. State Mems.

The old Kennebec still keeps to good height.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
Personal.

Government director Harrison is shortly to ties
tify before the judiciary committee relative to lh
Pacific subsidy, and the charge against Mr.. Blaine
will probably be ventilated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
PLUM BINo.

Having added Plumbing to our business. We ar'
WILLIAMSON / GREENWOOD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

Our readers are reminded that the Juvenile
Temple will repeat at Meonian Hall, on Friday
evening, the temperance play of The Little
Brown Jug" and the farce of aMy Turn Next
The repetition will doubtless be even more satisfac-
tory than the first performance. Refreshments
will be sold, and the friends of the children are
invited to bring refreshments for the table, Friday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
bank where she now lies. The damage 10 un.
Scotland,

Glasgow, April 10. Brsdie 4 Harper, David
Geddes q Co., and Leitch & Co., all connected
with the grain trade, have failed: Br.die q Harp,
the Others are unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20
Supreme judicial Court, Libbey j., Pre-
siding.


siding.
WEDNESDAY, April 10.
In the trial of the Abbot will case, two or three
further witnesses were examined in behalf of Mrs.
Clark, occupying about half an hour, when that
side stopped. Thereupon the contestants proceed
ed with the rebutting evidence which was con-
Guided at the noon recess. After dinner the con-
testants called and examined the experts, Dr. Har-
low and DR.. II. II. Hill. Their examination was
finished at few minutes past five, p. NJ. and with
that all the evidence on both sides was closed.
The court adjourned to Friday morning at nine
o'clock when the arguments of counsel will be
submitted, Mr.. Gould having the first and Mr. j.
Baker the closing argument.
Informa ton to those Who Intend to Visit
Philadelphia.
Mr.. EDITOR Will you please give notice that
the headquarters of the Maine Centennial Com
mission, in Philadelphia, will be at the United
States Hotel, Columbia Avenue, opposite entrance
to the Main Building; also at the extreme east
ern end inside Of the main building, at which place
we shall keep register, in which we invite all
persons from Maine, who visit the Exhibition, at
any time during the season, to register their
names. Anything we can do TO assist our people,
by giving any information W thin our knowledge,
will be most cheerfully done. We advise II per-
sous, before leaving home, to know ~here they
will find accommod ations for boarding, as if they
neglect this, they may be obliged to 90 to dozen
places before finding home. We also caution
our people against being deeeired by the food of
circulars now being scattered all through our
State by the boarding house keepers of Philsdel.
pbia. There are ample accommodations for all
visitors, ifengaged in advance.
Yours truly,
JOSHUA ME,
CHAs. ii. HASKELL,
L. S. Centennial Commissioners for Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

Fast Day will be observed in this city, by re-
ligious exercises. There will be union service
at the Winthrop street Universalist church. to
which all are inyited. The sermon will bepreach-
cd by Rev. Mr.. Curtis, pastor of the Unitarian
church. Services will begin at the usual hour Of
Sabbath morning services. There will be at the
same time union PRAYER meeting in the lecture
room of the First Baptist church, to which all i'll
be cordially welcomed. There will al'o be the
usual services at the Episcopal church. "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-20

Amor1CQn Bank,
1NHE Legislature having passed an act which
i takes effect the last Of March, authorising the
Receivers of the American Bank TO pay dividends
on lest certificates, upon proper proof the keceiv
ers will commence paying said dividends March
18th. All persons who have lost their certificates,
by sending notice thereof to the subscriber BY
postal card or otherwise, will have form Of an.
davit and receipt sent TO them, on the return Of
which the dividends will be paid.
H.K BAKER.
Halloweli, March 10, 1879. msr2Nt&Wtf
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-11-10
KEENE, N. II.

The following tribute to the memory
of Henry NJ. Staples who was killed on
the Cheshire railroad recently, taken
from the Keene Sentinel, will be read
with interest by the friends of the de-
ceased in this vicinity
Henry NJ Staples possessed qualities
of heart and mind that secured the re-
spect and confidence of all his acquain-
tances and endeared him to his family
and kindred. Early in life he evinced
fondness for the calling in which so
many years ofhis life were spent, and his
first experience in railroading dates back
to the time when he was employed as a
water boy on the mail train, he being
the first to serve in that capacity on the
Cheshire road. He studied and expert
mented with machinery as opportunity
offered until the breaking out of the re-
bellion, when his patriotic spirit induced
him to give his services to his country,
and he enlisted in the 18th New Hamp-
shire regiment as principal musician,
serving three years in the capacity of
drum major, to which post he was APP
pointed before leaving the state. He
shared fully the perils to which his regi-
ment was subjected, narrowly escaped
death in the battles of Winchester and
Cedar Creek, and accompanied the ex-
petition that so narrowly escaped ship
wreck off Cape Hatteras when on its
way to New Orleans. He was also of
the party that captured JEFF Davis, and
assisted is escorting that distinguished
rebel to the headquarters of the Union
army. At the close of the war he was
mustered out Of the service and immedi-
ately returned home, since which time
until his death he was employed as fire.
man and engineer on the Cheshire road.
Industry and enterprise marked his
character, as is proved by the fact that
he applied for and secured position on
the railroad the very day of his arrival
home from the war, and before calling
on his relatives He was faithful in
every position that he occupied, and
never failed to win that confidence and
esteem which he so richly merited
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-11-10
Coin to the Show.

Early Monday morning woman
about fifty years old, having large
bundle under one arm and satchel with
both handles gone under the other, ap-
peared at the centennial depot and asked
what train went to the centennial.
Going to Philadelphia, eh?" asked
one Of the depot officials.
That's where I'm bound for, my
son." she replied. Yes; going right
down there to see the old boss pistols,
old shoes, big machinery, and Mr..
Krupp's cannon"
She went aboard the Canada Southern
train, waited patiently until the cars
moved away, and at the lower end OF
the depot she waved her hand to the ex.
pressman, and called out
Coin right down to see the hull
caravan
About mid afternoon she was seen
again in the depot, having just descend
ed from the way car on freight train
Two or three persons who had seen hel
rolling away in the morning halted, and
as she toiled through the long depot, one
of them said
What back again I? "
d" | seem to be here, don't | ?" sh,
grimly answered.
But / thought you started for tn,
centennial
50 ! did, Right in this bundle ar
my Sunday clothes, and right in thi
satchel are provisions for hull week
| was all right till the railroad conduct
or came along to my seat and wanted
pay. Pay! Why, I'd see him in Jeri
cho and Jerusha first What's centen
NAL for? Who owns it? Doesn't
belong to all of US q? Haven't the paper
invited everybody to go?"
But the railroad fares must be paid,
J he said
wouldn have minded fifty cents,
she went on. 4 always save up fit
cents for the Fourth Of July, and / ha
over ten shillings in my pocket when
got on the cars He wouldn't take fit
{ cents, and now you and the railroad an
! this depot and the centennial can 90 /
Texas Yes, sir, you can and m ju:
e that tired and mad that II 20 home an
e make it so bad for old Myers that b
I will holier murder all night long -
J, Detroit Free Pres.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-11-10
ADVICE TO Drinking Men .

The question is frequently asked, not
only of DR.. Reynolds, but Of others,
what course a drinking man should pur-
sue to rid himself of the craving appe.
tite for liquor. None but one who has
been there knows how terrible Is this
appetite and how difficult it is to resist
its demands. The desire for just one
more drink besets every man who has
ever fallen victim to the curse, and
the cries for something to fill up the
void without a return to the intoxicating
cup are heard everywhere. lisa pleas
ure to announce that such substitute
does exist. A drinking man can supply
himself easily with the remedies used at
nearly all Of the inebriate asylums and
be his own physician at his own house,
without the necessity, expense and pub
LEFTY of visiting the Washingtonian
Home or any other reformatory institu-
ton.
His laboratory need contain only q
small quantity of cayenne pepper, a pot
of concentrated extract Of beef and a
few grains of bromide of potassium.
When the desire for drink returns, make
tea from the cayenne pepper, as strong
as can be taken with any degree Of com
fort, sweeten it with milk and sugar and
drink. This tea will supply the same
place that glass of liquor would fill,
and will leave no injurious effects be-
hind. Repeated daily, or so often as the
appetite returns, it will be but few
days before the sufferer will have be-
come disguised with the taste of the pep
per, and with the appearance of this
disgust disappears the love Of liquor.
The fact is proven every day. The ex-
tract of beef is to be made into beef tea,
according to the directions on the pot,
in quantities as may be needed for the
time being, and furnishes cheap, easily
digestible and healthful nutriment, it
being made to stay on the stomach, "
when heavier articles of food would be
rejected The bromide of potassium is
to be used carefully, and only in cases
of extreme nervousness, the dose being
from fifteen to twenty grains, dissolved
in water This is public exhibit of the
the method Of treatment adopted at in
ebriate asylums In addition thereto
the drinking man should surround him
self with influences which tend to make
him forget the degrading associates of
the bar room, and lift him upwards. He
should endeavor, so far as his business
avocations will permit, to sleep, battle
and eat regularly, and to obey careful
lr the ordinary laws of health. BY the
adoption of this course energetically and
sincerely, no man who has the will to re-
form can fail to do So Hundreds and
thousands can attest the truth of these
statements. - Traveller.