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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
For:y-F0urth Congress First Session
SENATE.

Washington, May II.
After the opening of business, at IL 30 o'clock
the Senate closed It's doors TO consider the juiis
diction of impeachment.
Before reaching any decision, at o'clock the
Senate sitting as a court of impeachment, adj
ioalncd until to morrow. 4 brief executive sess-
ion was then held, and the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
After the opening the House went into a COM
mite of the whole the post Office appropriation
bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
What is q Century,

1t is common to speak Of the present year (lS76)
as being century since the Declaration of indie
pendence, made in Philadelphia, July 4, l716. If
SO, is it proper to call the present Centennial
year, A child is not a year old till its second
birthday; SC the nation will not be century old
till its lOlst birthday, which will not take place
till another wear ID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
MISSOURI.
Sentenced.
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Mark ct.
EVENING REPORT.
New York. May /,

New York, May II, 1876
Money was easy st 3aIs per cent. on call For
eign exchange firm at 437Ha4ss4 for ban kers' lon
and 4s9h a4S9x for demaad. Cold opened at lll1
and closed at ll2T. Loans were made at ~
per cent Customs receipts $4,000. Treasury dis
bursed $252, 900 on interest, S060,0c0 tor bond
and $1,000 in silver. ClearIugs at Gold EN-
change bank, SF,S19,W0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
ORRINCTON.
Fire.

Bangor, May Il. The residence of Y. r. Coop
OF Onington Centre, was destroyed by fire
yesterday afternoon. The furniture, barn and l.
were saved. Insured FOR 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
PORTLAND.
Fire.

Portland, May II. Store and stock of 4. q.
O'Brien, in Cornish, and dwelling house and sta
BILE of Mrs. Mary n. O'Brien, we're burned this
morning. Loss not ascertaincd. Total insurance,
SIS, 800.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
5aily Henaebee Journal.
A York, Maine, Schooner Ashore on
Thomas Shoals.

New York, May II. Mary Ella, Staples master,
bound west, cargo unknown, belonging at York,
Me-, l5G tons burthen, was discovered ashore on
Thomas shoals, at 10 10 this morning. She
taken off by two tugs at o clock this p. M in
sinking condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

Money spent to make little girl happy Is
money well invested. 1t will draw compound IN
terest in the bank of happiness and JOY, whose
cashier is honest, directors make careful invest
ments. and the dividends are paid in heavenly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE!

.3fa1e ana Female Help Vanfea ana
FURNISHED,
For All Kinds of Employment.
Apply to w. f. S. WHITMAN, GRANITE
HALL BLOCK, Market Square, Augusta, between
the hours of 10 and u A. NJ, and and z. NJ.
apr1-.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
GARDINER.
Serious Accident.

Gardiner, May L. Jerry Corners, a workman
for the knckerbocker Ice Co., was thrown from
and over by loaded team, to-day, ard re-
ceivcd internal injuries which viii probably prove
fatal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

We are panied to announce that the Centennial
Exhibition at Philadelphia, now in progress, will
have to close! 1t is altogether too premature
just one year ahead of the time. So we say to the
Centennial Managers "Stop the show stop the
show All the Governors and other distinguish
ed men, and even the President Of the United
States, have been fooled nicely. But tear down
the massive buildings, tip the peanut stands,
plow up the beer gardens, and SOW Paramount
Park with green peas for the Fourth Of July.
What blow it will be to the hotels and boarding
houses, that have had such great expectations.
How it will cripple the numerous American eagles
that orators Of every grade were just getting in
training to soar aloft, spread their wings, and
and -. Our venerable and aged correspondent
%, )" whose communication may be found in an
other column, has made the discovery, all at once,
that this is not Centennial year that the nation
will not be one hundred years old till next year
and all this talk about the nation being a century
DID, is the worst blunder. We are sorry that our
correspondent has kept this terrible secret to him
self until now, that he has locked it up in his hos
ON to let it out now. Why, it is like telling to a
man surrounded by numerous family, in grand
Thanksgiving festival, OF family reunion, that hi;
marriage was Illegal. We shall look with terrible
misgivings for the effect this handwriting upon the
wall will have upon those who are partaking Of
the great feast at Philadelphia. Still we cannot
suppress telling akin to pride that citizen Of
Augusta should be the first to make this great
discovery,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

Mr.. Bolster, bank examiner, has examined Au-
burn Savings Bank, and finds the assets OF the
bank sufficient to pay depositors in full and leave
surplus of several thousand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
Weather Probabilities for To-day.

Tor New England and the Middle States
falling barometer, southeast to southwest winds
warmer and partly cloudy weather, and possibly
followed by occasional rains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

Everything is reported to be in good order on
Squirrel Island. The arrangements for travel arc
to be superior this season to what they have been
III the past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
Cincinnati Produce Market.
Cincinnati. May II, 1876
New York, May II. 1876

roHk-S!0 al CO..
LAND-steaIn u az -; kettle, l3-Gl3a.
BULk MEATS-shouiUers INA clear rib sides
.0aa- clear sides IL d.
sAC0H-shoulders -. q clear rib s.dcs lla
a.. clear sides Pa 9l24.
" UISk Ei----lU7Q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
HORRIBLE TO SAY,
The SecretiOns OF the Head
PASS TO THE LUNGS,

Causing these delicate organs to become impreg.
rated with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

CITY TREASURER's OFFICE,
Augusta, Me-, April II, 1861
The public are notified that the Office of the
Civ Treasurer will be open fo the transaction of
business from to II O'Clock, A. NJ, and from 10
4 o'clock p M. until further notice.
apr13.t6m SAMUEL w. LANE, Treasurer,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

In Lewiston butter is drug in the market at
% cents Here it sells readily for two shllings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

TO the Hon. County Commissioners Of Arooseook.
THE undersigned, citizens of Van Buren, and Lyn.
l. don, in said county, being responsible per-
sons. respectfully represent that the public inter-
ests require that certain alterations be made 10 the
county road leading from Caribou village In said
one hall mile south OF the Little Madawaska river,
so as to cut around and avoid the severe Willetto
hill SO Gale l, in Letter X plantation. Also az
point near Black Brook in said Letter n, 80 - 10
avoid the Black Brook hill called; and also Of two
different points in Cyr plantation, so as % avoid the
Hilary Cyl hill and the Amos Willette hill And We
respectfully request you to view said road and
make such alterations besides the above As In your
judgm ent the public in erests shall require.
c. ROBkRTS, and 10 others.
Nov. lNT5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

Rev. w. T. Chase of Lewiston, will deliver the
address before Berry Post G. a. r., Lisbon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

The lady flicrds of the St. Mary's T. A. K b.
Society furnished that organization with first
class supper, last evening, in their hall several
members of the Hallowell ard Gardiner societies,
with their ladies' were in attendance, and every
body seemed to heartily enjoy themselves. Inc
gathering broke up at a reasonable hour, ana all
the participants dispersed with the feeling that
pleasant evening had been passed. God bless the
ladies'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

G. E. Minot and c. NJ. Weston arc the delegates
from Belgrade to the District convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

Mrs. D'Arthenay has at her market some fine
fat mackerel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
COMMON COLD
REDER'S
German Snuff,

Would have quickly cured. Now what are the
symptoms of Catarrh? They commence with
sense OF irritation about the nasal organs which, if
not allayed with German Snuff, after short time
extend to the throat AS you lie down at night and
tain would sleep and re st the weary brain,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

Wendenburg's Cough Candy.
For sale by ]. S. JOHNSON, opposite 2. Q. Au-
sta. aprl0-t2m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

The journal says that arrangements are beng
maac in Gardiner for the dedication of the Sold
crs' Monument on Decoration Day, by commit
tee from the city government and lea'h fos''
There will be parade by some OF the different
organizations in this city and Cutler Post u. A. ~
and their band from the asylum, will also proDao-
" be present. Music will also be furnished py
the Gardner drum corps and Hallowell bah0'
Hon. F. A. Pike, of Calais, has been engaged as
orator OF the day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
Boston Stock List.

Boston. May II. 1876
lSaes at the Brokers' Buard.l
ka stern Railroad SKA
Boston L Maine railroad eX div - 9Say0
POI tand. Saco Il Portsmouth -5Sa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
Dleo.

Iutalmnedale, 10th inst Mrs. Capt. Samuel
Braun, aged about IS years.
In st. John, n. b., Minnie F., daughter of the
late Robert h. Street OF Richmond, aged Is years.
In Brunswick, l4th inst, Capt. Peter Jordan,
aged 81 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
Wanted to Hire,
OMcc Hours of City Treasurer

A BOUT si20a on undoubted security interest a
n Fix per cent. Inquire at this Office
maYl2itf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
Nocal anu State Nems.

The sunfish and the minnow
Wag their shiny little tails,
While the chipmunks and the robins
Adorn the fences rail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
legal ADVERTISEMENTS.

KENNEBEC COUNTY.-M PROBATE Cours, at
AUGUSTA, ON The fourth Monday Of .lprii, 1876.
SAMCEL TiTCOMB, Administrator on the
in said county, deceased. having presented
his second account of administration Of the estate
of said deceased for allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully, prior to the fourth Monday OF
May next, in the Kennebec journal. n newspaper
printed in Augusta that all persons interested may
attend at a Court of Probate then to be holden ut
Augusta and show cause, if any, why the same
should not be allowed.
H.K. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register. 3W2O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
knights of Honor.

this city, on Tuesday evening, by j. H. Wright
Deputy from the Supreme Lodge. The name OF
Capital Lodge has been adopted, and it starts
under the most favorable auspices with twenty
charter members. The following officers were
elected:
Past Dictator-.John w. Rowe.
Dctator--S. w. Lane.
Vice Dictator-R. b. Capen.
Asst Dctator-M NJ. Stone.
Chaplan--Howard Owen.
Gude-II. A. b. Chandler.
Rcporter-F Ill. Scruton.
Financial Reporter-W. b. Leighton.
Treasu.er-C. X. Hall.
Guardians. w. Wyman.
Sentinel-George Z. Hatch.
Trustees-W. Il. Leighton, l.. u. Hill. S. w.
Wyman.
Surgeon-L. j. Croker.
The objects of the order are similar in general
to those of other benevolent societies, the most
striking new feature being plan Of mutual bene-
fit by which each member secures two thousand
dollars to his family in case ofdeath. The feature
is conducted on strictly business principles.
Every applicant is obliged to undergo rigid med
zeal examination by sworn examining surgeon
who must be member of the order. The require
ments for membership are that the applicant be
Of good mora character, sound bodily health and
between twenty one and fiity-fve years of age.
and able to support himself and family. The as
scssments are graded from one to four dollars in
proportion to age. The order is composed chiefly
of gentlemen prominent in the older organizations
which gives it good experience. Legal precau-
tons are taken for the safety Of the funds which
are not allowed to accumulate, bat held in each
subordinate trea sury, and only sent in when alb
solutely necessary.
Application for membership to Capital Lodge
may be made the same as to the Masonic Lodges.
There are now about eight thousand members of
this order in the United States. The Grand Sec
rotary has not failed to promptly pay all death
losses that have occurred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

Mr.. w Bracket of Pittsfeld, the noted horse
man, had a queer experience with horse the other
day. On Monday he shipped horse for Boston,
on board the train at Pittsied. Just before reach
ing Fairfield, and when the train was going at the
rate Of twenty-five miles an hour, the horse be-
coming frightened, settled back in the car, break
ing the halter. The door ofthe box car was open'
and out this the horse plunged, going, as 1t was
described to US, send over end The animal
then picked himself up and ran couple of miles,
and was altogether unframed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
Ii. A. BRICK, Prep.

EI. -. EI ELL,
Can fasten the Buttons on your boots SO
that they will not como OH.
At e. Haskeli'e Shoe Store.
may6.t&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
REDER'S
German Snuff !

For sale everywhere. Price only IS cents. SMITH
DOOLirTLE l. SMITH, IS fremont ST., Boston,
Agents for U. S. aprl96ml3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18
CATARRHAL
POISON.

In the morning you arise with . dull. heavy feel
ing about the head and extreme nausea at the stOm
ach; you eat nothing with relish, to work 10
task, as you have that dull pain and sense OF OPP.
preston which demonstrates the fact that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

Daniel Pratt the Great American Traveller
has passed through this city on his way to " ater-
Vile where he will lecture to the students OF
Colby University on "The Harmony OF the Dr.
panc Laws, as they relate to the Centennial and
the varous aspects of our National Life in their
multimdiousness coupled with the complex sys-
TENS that affect alike the molular ana Inc coipo-
rate diagnosis that are absolutely Determined Nv
expansiveness of the powers of cohesion anu tne
unseen but potential agencies entering lhIo the
character of the young man who couldn't play
hose hall because he hadn't bat-stick! 1hiS
spb;ect it NAV be mentioned, will open wide
field for thought and careful investiga'ion'
At the wool establishment of o. c. White
house. ESQ, in this city, may be seen wool teeces
of monstrous size and weight, single hide IN
some cases being capable of covering several OF
the diminutive sheep that our farmers formerly
raised Those engaged in sheep husbandty have
fouud it for their interest to choose the best
breeds. bringing to them far more gratifying re-
sp,ts than formerly. Mr.. Whitehouse has some
sne srer;mens of the Cotswod variety. He tells
No that the price of wool is far below the figures
NJ Last wear. on account of dullness in the bus-
ness of wooden manufactures. we wondef IL 'he
ladies who are otter surprised at the quicHhess
with which their fancy "French kid boots go 10
rnin. know how the "wool is pulled over their
ewes" After the wool is taken from the sheep
skin. the skin is tanned and used by honest men
as lining to boots and shoes; but manufacturers
and dealers in shoes, we are sorry to say, are not
like printers, all honest men; and so many OF
tbem color and prepare these hides, so that they
look very nice and closely resemble kid then
thew are worked up in the manufacture OF me
chest kid boots" They are exceedingly health
full for the feet, as the toes are soon able TO dc
out"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-18

The union meeting at the Free Baptist church
last evening, was very largely attended. There
was good spirit manifest in the meeting, and
several persons made known their desire to be-
come Christians, and altogether TIE meeting was
one Of profit. There will be services this lore
noon at 10 o'clock, at the ycsry Of the Consrega'
tiona1st church, also this afternoon at 80, and
this evening al 3d. at the same place.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-10-13
SAuTHwExr

A daily mail runs between Eldorado
and Wichita taking in Florence
enroute. Time six hours each way.
Timber Jim, a trotting house of
Wichita, was sold at the Kansas City
fair for 1925.
Fl. r. Brown of Philadelphia, has
been appointed receiver of the First
National Bank of Wichita. 1t is claim
ed the % per cent. of the assets can be
realized on Immediately for payment
to the depositors.
Capt j. r. Bradley is the republican
nominee for State Senator from Chase
and Marion counties.
Cottonwood Falls is without a bar
Der.
A proposition for Butler county to
vote $l02, 800 in bonds for the build
ing of railroad from some point in
Chase county, at a junction with the
A. T. &. S. F. railroad, to Eldorado,
has been submitted.
Eldorado has a Hayes & Wheeler
club.
Mr. Isaac Kester says there is some
complaint among stock men of a
disease resembling hollow-horn that
results from starvation. The disease
at present prevailing he thinks q spi-
nal affection, and he has no trouble in
curing it. He applies turpentine in
the hollows between the horn, splits
the end of the tail and puts in a mix
ture OF salt and pepper, AID binds it
up. He also washes the spine in a
decoction of tobacco, made by boiling
a ten-cent plug in a quart of water.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-10-13
One orOnr RoYs.

We are glad to see that the Re-
publicans of Wilson county have
nominated, as one of their candi-
dates for representative, John S.
Gilmore of tho Fredonia Citizen.
John was q citizen of this place and
vicinity for many years, in fact was
brought mp here. He learned his
trade in The News Office. lie has
made HE paper success, and We
know he has the ability aud believe
he has the other qualifications to
make the very best kind of Rep
resentative. Friend Gilmore can
rest assured that his friends here
are especially gratifled at his course
in Wilson county. and feel just
pride In his success. If good wish
es are of any assistance to him he
has them here from all who know
him.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-10-13

TAMES S. DEMARA will take notice that
e he has been sued in the District Court of
Lyon county, Kansas, by Perry b. Maxson.
who filled his petition In said court October
11th, 1876; that the names Of the parties to
vs.. James 5. Demara, defendant; and you are
hereby notified that you must answer said
petition on or before the 1st day of December
1876 or the same will be taken as tYue and
Judgment rendered accordingly, quieting the
title of plaintiff to eighty acres of land de-
scribed as follows, to-wit: Commencing at
the northwest corner of the southeast quar-
ter OF section eleven, township eighteen
range eleven, Lyon county, Kansas: thence
south 10 rods: thence east 1863 rods: thence
north f20 rods; thence west 1863 rods 70 be-
ginning, and forever debarring said defend
ant and any and all persons claiming through
him from setting up, or in any wise claim
ing any right, title or interest WIZ atsoeyer in
or to said land, and for costs Of suit
RANDOLPH s. SEDGWICK.
Ass Attorneys for plaintiff
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-10-13
rhe C.ntennIaI HDrenIun...

The reason why everybody who
receives an award ut the Centennial
claims It TO be the first premium 10
explained. 1t seems that the sys-
tenn or awards adopted by the Cen
tennial commission differed essen
TALLY from that adopted at previous
international exhibitions. General
~, II not always, gold, silver and
bronze medals and diplomas were
heretofore awarded which, by their
relative value, Indicated the degree
Of merit where the award was for
articles of the same class. The
medals awarded at Philadelphia
were all bronze and of equal value,
and do not indicate that the person
to whom they were awarded receiy.
cd . first, second, third or fourth
premium. There were no such des-
ignated awards. Each medal wa,
; accompanied with = brief report
stating why the exhibit was deem.
ed worthy of award; aud ~ copy OF
this report, signed by u judge and
approved by as many OF the exam.
lining group As concnrred in il, wa,
furnished the exhibitor, with au.
thority to reproduce il in any WAY
Z most to his advantage. 1t is in THU
substitution of the written opinion
OF the judges in each case, in plac.
OF the anonymous verdict of q jury
that the value of the award consists