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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05
POLIZILAk.

Uoratio Seymour declines to be q candidate for
the Presidency.
The Great Falls Journal IS for Hon. Z. II. Rol-
Inns for the New Hampshire Senator.
The Troy Times says that Tilden has been wo-
fully overestimsting his strength in New York
and says that Seymour has ianked him.
That last speech Of Mr.. Bane's was positive
cruelty. 1t leaves Sammy Smart and the rest Of
the skunk hunters all in the horse pond.-7ri6une
There is trouble among the democrats Of Ore
gon, said to grow out Of the scheming Of Gov
Glover to secure an election to the United State:
Senate.
The democrats Of Toledo, Ohio, have elected
Allen delegates to St. Louis, and passed resoln
tions pcremptoriy demanding the repeal Of the
Resumption act.
Mura. Halsted, writing with great indignation
about the democratic appropriation bill IN the
House. says that the notable fact is that it appro-
PIRATES heavy sum for Southern rivers and har-
bors, and he calls upon the Senate to scrutinize
the political jobs.
1t was a graceful act-the resolution introduced
by Mr.. Lamar. advocated by Mcssrs. Blaine and
IIoar, and passed unanimously by the llousc-re-
scinding the censure Of the last session recorded
against John Young Brown. in fact, the whole
trouble arose from hasty ebullition Of temper or
the part of Mr. Brown, and his unwillingness 81
the time to make the needfal apology.-7ri6une
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INVESTIGATION ORDERED.

Mr.. Tarbox OF Massachusetts has sue
ceeded in having an investigation ordered
into the purchase of Little Rock and Fort
Smith bonds by the Union Pacific Rail-
road. The resolution recites simply the
fact that such purchase was made, and
directs the Judiciary Committee to in
quire why such large sum was paid for
the bonds, and whether there was any
corruption connected with the transaction.
Mr.. Blaine has stated that he had no Oh
lection 10 this investigation. after he had
an opportunity to make his own state
ment. The Judiciary Committee met ant
appointed the following subcommittee Il
conduct this investigation: Messrs. Hun
toon OF Virginia. Asbe of North Carolina
and Lawrence Of Ohio.
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IFNERdL NEWS.

FreemasoDry has been discovered among Inc
religious and "medicne" rites of the Usage In
dams.
Oneida and Madison counties, New York, are
said to raise fully third Of the hops grown in
the United States.
Mr.. John w. Garrett has given the Peabody
Institute in Baltimore SIS 900, to be expended in
the purchase of statuary for its art gallery.
A Worcester man was wandering from paint
shop to pant-shop the other day, asking for
striped paint" with which to paint barber-pole.
A Pennsylvania farmer has had his son christened
"Sppery Elm" If honoring his father is essen
tal to longevity. that youth will probably die
young.
Gen. Custer ba, been relieved from further du-
ty as commanding officer under his brevet rank,
and has been sent to his regiment in Dakota as
Lieut. Colonel. Gen. Terry succeeded him in
command.
An exchange says: 1--WE are in receipt of two
poems, one on the 'Throbbing Brain, and the
other on Bleeding Heart We will wait until
we receive one on the Stomach ache, and publish
all three together"
Gov. Cheney of New Hampshire and the party
who accompanied him on the trip to California
in the opening Of the Centennial on the 10Th.
Gov Chencys staff will leave Nashua for Philadel-
phia on Monday next.
Joyous Bacchanal vending his devious way
homeward last evening, gave vent to his emotions
by singing, "Watehman, tell US of the night, +"
whereupon policeman stepped from a dark cor
ner, remarking: "If you mean me, can tell you
either to shut up or be shut up."-[N. T. Tribune.
The counsel of Thomas W. Piper, now under
sentence of death for the murder of Mabel Young,
propose to move for new trial, on the ground
that important evidence bearing on his case has
been discovered The new evidence is of course
Piper's own statement recently published and such
facts and testimony as may be adduced to support
and confederate it.
The La Crosse (Wis.) Sun thus describes the
fdding Of Camilla Urso and the performance
generally in that town 1.-THE fiddler Urso more
than carved the fiddle. She dug sweet msrsels Of
music out of it, all the way from the whishbone to
the part that goes over the fence last. She made
it talk Norwegian, and squeezed little notes out Of
it not bigger than cambria needle and as smooth
as book agent. But the most agile flea catcher
was S:xteen-fngered Jack, the ssnd-hill crane
that had the disturbance with the piano. We
never knew what the row was about, but when he
walked up to the piano smiling and SHE'D his
castor into the ring, anybody could that there
was going to be trouble. He spit on his hands,
spared little and suddenly landed stunning
blow right on the ivory, which staggered the
piano and caused an exclamation OF agony. First
knockdown for Jack. He paused a moment and
then commenced putting on blows right and left
in such q cruel manner that the spectators came
near breaking into the ring. Whenever a key
showed its head he maulcd it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05
INDIANAPOLIS.

The town and city elections in the West
like those in the Eastern and Middle
States. generally show large republican
gains. Elections held recently in Indi.
ana have resulted in gains to the repub
lican side. The most important result
was that in Indianapolis, where the city
has been carried by 1000 republican ma
jority. after most determined contest. in
which some rioting ensued
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05
LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

ITO THE CENTENNIAL."-An advertisement
W i'll be found in another column that will interest
all New Englsnders who propose to visit the Cen
tennal Exhibition at Phsdel ,hia or the National
Capital. A new route has been established by
connecting the New York and New England. and
the Providence, Hartford and Fiskhill with the
New Jersey railroads, by a transfer steamer be-
arrangement passengers are taken directly to Phil
adelphia from New England cities without any
chaoge of cars. avoiding all the annoyances here
| tofore experienced in getting through Gotham.
The line is furnished with Pullman drawing
room and sleeping cars, and by reference to
the time table 1t will be that trains run at
hours that W i'll well accommodate those who de-
sire to economic their time. The transfer steam
er Maryland is already running with freight and
the arrangements for the transfer of passenger
cars will be completed by Monday next Excur-
sion tickets issued and the managers of this
new through line doing everything in their
power for the comfort and accommodations Of the
publ!c.-Boston Post, Nay 3rd
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The Quality Gfthe Blood -.

Upon the quality OF The blood depends, in great
measure the vigor and health of the body If he
blood is wanting in nutritious properties the mus.
cles are sure to be weak and Aabby, the flesh def
cent in quantity, the skin sal!ow and dry the
cheeks hollow, and the eyes lus'rtless. To improve
the quality of the blood, stimulate digestion and
assimilation with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. I'm
der the influence OF thi. stIength-creaing cordial
the body is efficiently nourshed and the flesh grows
in consequence, more abundant, the muscles be.
come moe compact the cheek is tnged with a
heathful color, and the eye regains its brightness
The Bitters also free the blood from Impurities by
stimulating the kidneys and bowels to thoroughly
perform their duty OF carrying off the refuse OF the
stem. which, if net entirely got rid o., posons the
vital current. mays .eod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05

CELEBRATED JAUNDICE BITrERs, a pleasant,
eficacious tonic invigorator and blood purifier.
SO cents bottle. Money refunded in all cases
where perfect satisfaction is not given. For sale
by j. S. JOHNSON, opposite p. o., Augusta, Me-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05

Three districts in Massachusetts have
elected delegates to the Cincinnati conven-
ton. In the second dis,ric: John f. San
ford and Edward l.. Pierce are elected
in the fourth, Alpheus Hardy and C. r
Mclean; in the sixth, DR.. George b. Lor.
ing and Henry Carter.
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CAMPAIGN PAPER,

At rates barely above cost, and low enough to
place it within reach of every voter who may
wish to subscribe. The first number will be issued
June 2lst, and the last number Sept. l3th-l3
numbers in all. The following will be the rates
of charged
One copy I'D cents
Three Copies To one address, Sl.OO
Ten Copies 10 one addrtss, Sj.2O
Twenty Copies To one address, 5000
Finy Copies to one address. Sls.UO
One Hundred Copies to one address. $4,000
1t is desirable that the names of subscribers
should be forwarded as early as possible-the
sooner the better.
lyWiil not all sincere friends of the Republ-
can cause, throughout the State, make a vigorous
effort to secure large lists The pernicious in
fuence of the Democratic sheets must be counter
acted by the circulation OF live Republican news
papers. Republican Postmasters aud Republican
Town Committees can reader effective service to
the cause OF truth and Justice by earnest efolts.
in getting up Clubs of Twenty, Fifty and One
Hundred to one address.
GTNoW IS the time for vigorous action.
fa- SPRAGUE, OWEN & Nash.
Augusta, April Is, 1876.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05

The republicans of the second congress
ional district of Geogia have chosen dele
gates to the Cincinnati convention, WHIT
are instructed TO vote "first, last and a
the time" for Blaine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05

Few are aware Of the Importance of checking a
common cold or cough in its first stages, before it
has an opportunity to work upon the lungs to such
an extent as to produce serious results. The best
remedy for this checking, healing and curing that
we know of is .4damson's Botanic cough Balsam.
Price 35 and IS cts.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05
L Monument

As big as the grand Pyramid might be built of the
teeth that have been ruined by neglect. Shall
this thing 60 in face Of the gseat fact that Sozo
don't is a certain preservation of dental decay;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05
"It,s Only COUGH"

has brought many to untmely graves. What is q
Cough? The luags or bronchial tubes have been
attacked by a cold; nature sounds an alaIm-bel
telling where the disease lies. Wisdom suggest,
"try WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY" i
has cured, during The last half OF century, thou
sands upon thousands of persons. As long as yo,
cough, there is danger for the cough is Safety
Valve. Use "Wistar" ard be cured
so cents and 81 bottle. Sold by all druggists
NAYS +eod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05

The passengers IN Philalelp hs horse-car the
other evening were talking in six languages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05
Vvendenburg's COugh Candy.

For sale by J. S. JOHNSON, opposite =. o. Au-
gusta. aPrlof2m
"For long time have been great sufferer
from Bronchitis. for which have tried your For
est Tar. The first bottle brought no apparent re-
lief. After using the second, my cough was very
much relieved and my sleep was free from that
choking sensation which, made breathing difficult
and distressing. Now, after using few bottles
am perfectly free from every trace Of my trouble
believe it to be all you claim for it and much
more" Thus writes Mr.. j. w. Mcluto-h, Of
Portland, Me- Ask your Druggist for the Forest
Tar preparations. maya &wlw
For Catarrh, use Renne's Pain Killing Magic
Oil freely on the forehead and nose externally,
also inhale the strong odor of the Magic Oh from
a cloth. Mix the Magic Oil with water and gar
gle the throat. Try this three times day for
few days; it don't cost much. prominent per-
son who has tried this in very aggravated case
saws within two weeks every vestge OF catarrh
had left me. may t&wlw
THOUSANDS OF INJUNCTIoNs. The cold-catch-
ing community, thousands of them are serving Pc
rcmptory injunctions on their Coughs and Catarrhs
in the shape of daily and nightly doses of llae's
Honey of Horehound 4 Tar. The Paroxysns are
silenced in As hours. Sold by all druggists
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute.
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SpertaI Notices
Renne's Magic Oil.

Used outward or inwa I'd it never docs harm,
As sure as you're faithful, at works like charm.
Use RENNE'S MAGIC OIL for Headache.
Use RENNE'S MAGIC OIL for ToOthache,
Use RENNE'S MAGIC OIL for Sprains,
Use kENNE'S MAGIC Oil for Neuralgia,
Use RENNE'S MAGIC OIL for Catarrh,
Use RENNE'S MAGIC OIL for Collie and cramps,
Use RENNk'S MAGIC OIL for Cholera Morsns,
Use RENNE'S MAGIC OIL for Kidney Complaint.
Sold by all respectable dealers in Medicine.
WIN. kENNE Il SONS, Proprietors, Pttsfeld
Mass aug20- t&wly
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Notice.

4, II &c, 7 :
In THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,
FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
In the matter of
Bankrupt
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
At Augusta, in said District, on the 18th day Of
April A. d., 1876
The undersigned hereby gives notice of his ap.
poiutment as Assignee OF Adam l.. simpson, of
Windsor in the County Of Kennebec, and State OF
Maine, within said District, who has been adjudgcd
a Bankrupt upon his own petition by the District
Court OF said Dist, let.
JOSEPH A. SANBORN, Assignee.
Post Office Address, Halowell, Me.
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A CARD.

A CARD.
To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discreions Of youth, nervous weakness, early de.
cay, loss Of manhood, &C., will send recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send a selfaddressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH T. INMAS, Station d, Bible House,
New York Ctty. marl3.sn.teod&w3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05
RpDublican C0nventiOn--Thlrd
Congressional District.
The Republicans of the Third Congressional Dis
trict of Maine, will meet in Convention at
GRANITE HALL, AUGUSTA,

On TNurSuHys "Aay h0011' = Y u w wv "" "
o'clock, M.
for the purpose Of electng Two Delegates to the
National Republican Convention, to be held at Gin
cinnati, Wednesday, June liih, 1876, and Two Al
ternate Delegates TO the same Convention. Each
city, town and plantation VIII be entitled to one
dele gate and an additional delegate for every nun
dred votes cast Tor Gov Common in 1915 major
ity fraction will be entitled TO additional dee
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-15
French Vengeance Upon Germany

The French (says Berlin letter to the
Cincinnati Gazette give new translation
Of the Bible words, and say:
Vengeance is sweet and will have
again my mllliards." The Germans never
could have wrought out sucn mode Of
revenge So sure. so effective. and so NOR
tifying. as the French are wreaking on the
German nation. The whole country is
flooded with notices, pamphlets, and ad-
dresses from the Bon Marche. and all
other leading houses IN Paris. containing
samples and prices OF goods fashions,
models, etc. that are so much better,
cheaper, and more tasteful than German
work AID goods, that scarce a woman,
even if she have but enc dress a year,
does not order it in Paris The merchants
here have protested, appealed to the ma
tional pride, and used every ezertion to
break up this ruinous competition, but even
with the submissive German women. the
one womanly weakness is too strong to
yield 4 pretty dress and cheap dress
are irresistible. A society is about to or
ganize to petition the Crown Princess TO
be its ruling head, whose object is to Danish
French goods, and French modes, ard or
lginate their own fashions
May the patron saints protect us. The
poor German women, who have the knowl-
edge Of harmony Of c0lOring, suitability
aud fitness of dress, in a degree less than
| any other Lation under the sun, excepting
the English, to be guided by member Of
Royal household that has always been
celebrated FIR It's lack il fitness Of apparel
have been told the Grown Princess al
ways goes about with half laced shoes or
the rubber cores stretched and worn
| This | do not know. but | do know she
never locks elegant. and on the ice this
winter she wore costume in which any
tasteful American girl would blush to be
seen, and had i: not been for her handsome
husband --who was good -naturedly trying
to teach her to skate--no one would
have suspected her high standing.
| If any ambitious American dressmakcrs
wish to make themselves a name and for
tune, now is the time for them to come to
| Berlin
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-15
OH 11ailg Argns.
An Extraordinary Tire-rroof Suit In
vented by Swede.
From tie KolniseAe Zeitang.


From tie Ko1niseAe zeitunq.
A few days since an exhibition of the
new Oestberg fire extlngnishing apparatus
took place on the Linden strasse, in Berlin.
in the presence Of the Emperor, the En- :
press, the Grown Prince, the Grand Duke
of Baden, the Swedish Minister, the Min.
listers of War aud the Interior, and other
distinguished persons The inventor, who
is Swede named Oestberg. and Messrs.
Brandt and Nawrocki, who had charge of
the exhibition, were presented to the En-
press before the experiments took place
Captain Ahlstrom appeared in pecu-
liar looking costume, made of the Oest-
berg invention. and walked into an i'm
mense fire made of wood saturated with
petroleum, The heat of the fire was so
Intense that no one else could approach
within eighty PAGES without being burnt or
scorched. The Captain. however, walked
around in the glowing pile perfectly undis-
turbed, leaning on the burning wood, and
finally quietly seating himself on the Goals,
He remained in the fire for fifteen min
utes, and, on his coming out, every one
pressed round to see how much he he been
injured He was unharmed. and 10 spite
of the Emperor observation that he had
seen enough of SO dangerous an expari-
ment, Captain Ahlstrom went again into
the fiery oven.
On finally emerging, he took off the suit,
and appeared clothed in red flannel The
Emperor said, "One must see this to form
any just conception Of it." He then asked
Messers. Brandt and Nawrocki about the
patent 10 Prussia, and when informed that
the application for patent had been re-
fused, expressed great surprise.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-15
Phoenix Mutual Life, Hartford, CT
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The companies represent are strong cnongh TO
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source.
beg to r, turn thanks forthe confidence expressed
IN me and my companies by the very liberal patron
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January 1875. And beg to assure my patrons that
will always be watehful of interests entrusted to
and by pl ompt and careful attention to business,
hope 10 merit a continued hberaipatronage.
Nery respectfully, &c.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-15
RAILROADS.

Composed of the
Toledo, Peoria & Warsaw R'y.
Gin, Lafayette & Chicago R.R.
indianapolis, Gin, & Lafay'eR. r.
Is the Direct Route from
BURLINGTON, .KE0KUK AND PEORIA
LAFAYETTE INDIANAPOLIS
CINCINNATI
LOUISVILLE NASHVILLE
MEMPHIS
COLUMBUS NEWARK
GAINESVILLE
PIrTsBURG WASHINGTON
PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK
BOSTON
Chicago, Detroit. Toledo, Cleveland, Buffalo
And to all points in the
EAST, SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST
The attention of the travelling public is called to
the following superior advantages offered by this
Route:
Unrivaled tor Speed and Safety Unexcelled In its
Equipments. Magnificent Track New Steel
Rails! Luxurious Reclining Chair Cars!
Miller Platform! WestIhouse
Air Brake!
And in fact every modern appliance which Is caicu-
lated to increase the comfort safety of Passengers
Magnificent Sleeping Cars are night trains
splendid Day Coaches day trains to Chicago and
legant Reclining Chair Cars on evening trains 10
INDIANAPOLIS & CINCINNATI without change
BY this route passengers will avoid DELAYS and
dlsagreeabe Omnibus transfers through large cities
which makes it especially desirable for old people
and those not accustomed to travelidg and for La
dies travelling alore. Gent1emanly and courteous
Conductors "a IT,
ipate the wants of passengers.
Through tickets can be obtained at the offices OF
De and ask for ticket reading. via 1T p Il
w" Route, from Burlington, Keokuk Peoria
A. I. HOPKINS, Receiver, .
H. C. TOWNSEND, Gen. Pass. & Tiki Agt Feorla'
For further information in regard to Freight or
Passenger Business address
W. r. CRUMPT0N,
General Western Agent.
101 Main Street, Burlington, Iowa,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-15

For Book BINDING or Ruling, 60 to
THE ARGUS Bindery No better work
can be done in this vicinity. PRICES reason
able, Work done quick Leave orders
at The Argus Counting Room, opposite
the Post office. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-15
RAILROADS.
Peoria & Rock Island
RAILWA Y.
RAILROADS.
SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE
EAST AND SOUTH

Trains leave Rock Island
600 a. m. South Eastern Express.
As p, m, Mail and Cincinnati Express
$50 n m, Way Freight
500 p m, Through Freight
Trains arrive at Rock Island.
40 p. m, Mail aud Cincinnati Express.
500 p. m, Western Express.
3:25 p. m, Way Freight.
20 IA m, through Freight.
The $500 a. m. tram makes close connection with
the G. b Il G. at Gava. arriving at Galesburg 9:35
a. m. Monmouth 10:47; n. m Bushnell 10 "a, m.
Burlington 12:.0;a. Quincy / 40 p. m. Arrives
IN Peoria at 10.1 a. m.-mak:ng close connection
with +. =. & j. FIR jacksonville, Springfield, St
Louisiana all points South and Southwest; arrig-
ing III ST. Louis at 100 p m, connecting with ali
trains for the South and West. This train also
connects with t p u W morning train for Indian
apols, Cincinnati, Louisville and all points east via
the LAFAYETTE ROUTE.
Ine 40 p M train makes Close connection at
3alVa with c. b. & z arriving at Gal,sbnrg 4:45:
p m Monmouth Sal; p. IN. Bushnell 6:fi; y m.
burlington 700 m; Quincy 9:15 p m; and DR..
rVes IN Peoria at $3.50 y. m. making close connec-
tlon with /. Is & W, P Il W, and T W Il w for
ali Eastern points. connecting at Indianapolis with
ali last trains, and for l. .uisvilc and the south
sB FAST TIME. SURE CONNECTIONS, and
rates as low as by any other route
j. Y. MAHONEY,
, Gen1 Ticket Ag't, Rock Island.
Il. II. billiard, Receiver, Peoria,