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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
STATE NEWS.

There is one man in Lewiston who thinks the
Centennial humbug. There had to be little
wood broken up and his wife being out there, be
took the axe and went to the shed. Just minute
later he galloped into the house for the camphor,
leaving behind piece Of skin from bis nose al
most as big as walnut He Is quite unreconciled
and says if his wife had been at home 1t would
not have happened.-[I.ewistonJ Journal.
"You ought to husband your coal more" said
the charity woman. az always does, nam; I
always let him sift ashes and pick the cinder..'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
10 the Voters Of the City Of
Augusta.
CITY CLERKS OFFICE,

CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
Augusta, Me-, October 30th, 1876.
You are hereby notified to assemble at your re-
spectlve ward rooms on Tuesday, November 7th,
1870. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ then and there to give in
your ballots for Electors of President and Vice
President of the United States.
The polls " iii be closed at O'Clock p. NJ.
The Board of Aldermen will be In open session.
for the purpose ofcorrectng the sts Of voters ard
OF receiving evidence Of the quail caton OF voters
whose names are not on the lists on Friday and
saturday, November 4th and 9Th, from 10 to IL
O'Clock A. M. and on Monday next preceding the
SAID day of election from 10 IL O'Clock A. M. and
from to O'Clock r. NJ.
X. W. BLACK, City Clerk.
tCty papers please copy oct30 tilnov7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

i. y. &. 4.
1t has been decided by the committee Of ar
rangemcnts TO have a soeiable and supper at the
Good Tompla!s' hall, in Darby block, on Friday
evening, Nov 81, for the benefit Of the Lodge,
and to repleush the treasury. To accommodate
ALL the hours for supper will be as follows; FIst
table at o'clock; second table at 80 o'clock.
The public are invited All persons with or with
ont the password, must have ticket or twenty
five cents before they enter the hall and
the e!eI hant Programme for the evening Sup
pei->vcry one paying the small sum of twenty
five cent, VIII have perfect right to sit down at
the table aud eat as long as they can see and what
they think their constitutions will bear. Ii any
one should think that their stomachs " III not hold
enough, they had better apply at once to the COM
mlttee for India rubber stomach that will
stretch. IL is thought that they will be in very
good demand. After everyone has eaten as much
rs their mOdcsty will allow, TO make it more bind
ing, they requested 10 eat piece OF pie made
especially fon the occasion. There will probably
be three kinds OF pie, as many kinds as certain
young lady had at pairing bee in the country.
The young lady told her mother the morning after
the party, that she had staving good supper, had
three kinds of pie-egg pie, custard pie, and
cheese. think that We shall have as many kinds
and pumpkin pie adj led But you must eat the
kind that Will be set Before you and ask no ques-
tons. Rules No person will be allowed to
eat more than one hour and half at one time,
without permission from the committee. The
supper will consist OF baked beans, brown bread,
hot coffee white bread, cake, doughnuts and pic,
and many other things too numerous to mention.
fruit stand will be placed in the hall for the ben
eft of those that do not get enough at the table,
so they can fill up On fruit. After eating from the
fruit stand as long you can and feel safe, you
are requested to pass along to the next table and
buy calico apron made for the occasion, to tie
around you to hold yourselves together. They
will be called Safety aprons; and then you can
pass in safety along to the next table and guess
how much the cake weighs, and if you do not
guess right the first time keep up good courage
and guess again. There will be singing by the
glee club, and grand good time is expected.
W r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Harry Hardker, an English thief, jumped from
en- express train near Orskany, last night, and
was probably killed.
VIM. NJ. Young colonel of the 18th New York
volunteers during the war, was thrown from his
horse in the republican procession last evening in
Albany, and killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
MESSOiI III
Fire..

MEMPHIS Tenn, November |. 4 Telegram
from Grenada, Miss, says fire in that place las
night destroyed about sixteen business house
side of Green street, principally frame buildings
Among them Snyder's bank, the post office and
Lakes grocery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
KANSAS.
Judge "Lynch.''

ST. LOUIS, November |. A Globe Democrat
special from Kansas City says reports have
reached there OF the lynchng Of two horse thieves
named VIM. Fulton and Handley, in Wyandotte
county, Kansas, Sunday morning by vigilance
committee. 1t is also stated that three more Of
the band have been captured and served the same
way,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
pRESQJE ISLE.
Drowned.

PKr>Qt Isle y vembcr l. Two men named
Redlen and Wardwcl, while trolling for fish yes.
terday evening, were carried out into the lake
and storm coming up, WaISell was washed
overheard and lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
Weather Probabilities for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States
falling barometer, warmer. southeast to southwest
winds, and northern portions, cloudy or rainy
weather, but in southern portion hszy or fogy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

Ann Eliza Paid at Last.

SALT LAKE, November l. Four carriages
three wagons, pair of mules, one span of
horses, one harness, and three cows, the property
of Brigham Young, were sold here at public auc-
ton to-day, by the commissioner to pay the award
of the court in the Ann Eliza case. They brought
81 ,lSj.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
ia KOTA.
Indian Fight.

BISMARCK, November |. The Indians, in re
treating after Gen. Miles had defeated them
abandoned much dried meat and many worn out
horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
Vi AIRY LAND.
A Denial.

BALTIMORE, November /. Sheriff Mills denies
the report that he intends to arrest the United
States deputy marshas on or before election day.
On the contrary he will assist the msrshals W tn
tie posse comitatus if called upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

1t would be well for those indebted to the city
for taxes, that they have long neglected to hqui-
d ate, to call upon the City Treasurer and settle,
thus saving the running up of further costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
NEW HAMPSHIRE.


PORTSMOUTH, November |. The schooner
lila lladgdou, which ran aground on Bad GERS
Island Ledge, on Tuesday morning last, has come
oil all !ight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
SHOW UEEiN.
Installation.

SKowGEGAS, November |. Last evening Rev.
IL. G. Munson was installed pastor Of tie Show
hogan Unycrsalist parish, Rev. j. c. Saow of Au-
bum, preaching the sermon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

Regular meeting of Seth Williams Post G.. \.
r., this evening at 80 o'clock. The subject of
entertainments this winter will be discussed aud
finally settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

Two large barns in Skowhegan, belonging to
James Howard, were burned to the ground early
yesterday morning. The barns were valuable
and well filed with hay. The stock was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
Hell Gate Rows.
VIRGINIA.
Democratic Reform.

PORTSMOUTH, November |. At the close of a
republican meeting Monday night those attending
were attacked with pistols and clubs, and Mr.
DezendorG one Of the speakers, was badly in
jured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

The friends of Mr.. Augustus Minot Of Alma,
will be panied to learn of his serious illness. lie
has been sick for several weeks. Hopes Of his
recovery are entertained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
RHODE ISLAND.
Convicted.

PROVIDENCE, November !. In tie Supreme
Cont TO day, Colsara Paclni was convicted Of
numbering Francisco Nincene, and was sentenced
to imprisonment in the State prison for life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
MASSACHUSETTS.
Fire.

BosroN November l. The old Methodist
church in Maiden, WIS burned to. day. Probably
incendaly. 1t was insured for $40 500, which
Will probably cover loss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

Pre- limiraiy 10 the election on Tuesday next,
tue City Clerk has given notice that the Board OF
Aldermen will be in open session, for the purpose
of correcting the lists of voters and receiving
evidence Of The qualification of voters whose
names are not on the lists, on Friday and Satur.
day. November It'll and 9TH, from 10 to II o'clock
y. NJ, and on Monday next preceding the said
day of election from 10 to u o'clock 4. NJ, and
from . TO O'Clock L. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

Mr.. Beecher's lecture at Granite Hall, on this
evening. will be remembered This will be the
only opportunity Of hearing the brilliant preacher
in this city the present season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

w. S. Badger, Esq, has commenced house
keeping in his elegant and expensive house. erect
ed on Winthrop street, the past season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

Parties should beware how they trap, snare, or
otherwise take wild duck, except by shooting. The
Game Association will be after them if they do.
Parties are lab lie in action Of trespsss to pay
two and half dollars with costs, for every duck
they take in an unlawful way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

EVENING REPORT.
New York. Nov. |, 1915.
Money wa easy at 5--a6- per cent. on call. For
eign ex hange dun at ~ 4aiSiI for bankers long
and ~ q a4S4- for demand. Gold opened at l091
and closed at | o. Loans : and = per cent.
Customs receipts $4,000. Treasury disbursed
s7is' o. neIest, ii OF Tor bonds, AMI $4,000 in
silver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

Miss l.. Maria Simons who, for four years
past, has instructed the Normal Department of
the Dirigo Business College, will return and take
charge of that department on Mondsy, the 9Th
instant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
iMarrtsG.

In Liyerm0-e, 22l ult JaAes II. Nlla ms OF
Hartford to Miss Lizzie j. Leach oil Canton.
In Bath, 2sth ut. George w. Eakin to Miss julia
E. Stilphn both OF Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
lnral and State Mems.

The roads throughout-the country are in splen'
did condition-never better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

Democrats in this city who have bet money on
the coming election, are attempting to hedge"
the same, as they arc very fearful Of the results
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

The Gardner journal says the Butchers Ice
Company, of Philadelphia, have failed. They
owe heavily in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

Now take down the grape vines, Trim them nice
ly, but not to closely. ard cover them carefully
with autumn leaves or boughs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

Sleeves this season are narrow, and many Of
them have cuffs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, Nov. l, 1915
PORK s6 seals 30 Clear sides, SKA q
LARD BACON
Steam, 9ha- Shoulders, 1<a1b
Kettle, N-ai0A Clear rib sides, s&sI
BULK NEAT Clear sides, 9has7.
Shoulders, SKA WHlSKEY-
Clear rib sides, 75.a7K Ola
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
Dign.

In Woolwich, 30th ult., Miss Annie J. Giles, age,
years and months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
" .ASIIINGTON.
Financial.

Financial.
WAsmNGToN November /. The debt state
ment shows a reduction during October of 49,
3SS 1873. Coin in treasury 1929 ,031; currency
balances, SD ,90l 1886.
Extradition Treaty.
1t is stated that Secretary FISH at the Cabinet
meeting yesterday presented certain information
touching the eytradition treaty with Great Britain
which has been under consideration for some
time, and which he gave his views in wri'
ing.
Denial.
The Mexican Minister Don Marsen, has Just
returned from the city of Mexico. aud pronouuces
the story Of the elopemeLt OF Mrs. Romers utter
y false.
Public Debt Statement.
Washington, Novemberl.
The following is a recapitulation OF the public
debt statement;
Debt bearing interest IN coIn--
Bonds at per cent, S9Si,999,650 90
Bonds at per cent, 7l2,32U, 40 90
Principal, Sl697,32O, 100 90
Interest, 81, l4S,366 81
Debt bearing interest in lawful money
Navy pension fund at 3 per Ct, Ii 600 900 90
Interest, 10000 90
Debt on which interest has ceased since maturity
Principal, 81 ,5l3 240 rs
Interest, 1920 II
| Debt bearing no interest
Old demand and legal tender
notes. S367 COL 408 80
| Certificates Of Deposit $40 go 900 90
/ Fractional Currency, $500. AS 0j
! to!n cert ifcates, 80, 2S2 100
Total Principal $40, l0S,9S6 IS
Total unclaimed interest, 1887 %
| Total Debt
Principal, 81, lS3 $40 326 81
Interest, 3i,473,i6i 0j
Ora Total s., 22S, 40 100 Sc
Cash in treas ury-
Coin, SIJ,9b7, 027 81
| Currency, l2,9Ol ,326 10
Special deposit held for redemp-
ton of certificates of depos-
it as provided by law, 40,670000 90
Total, Sl29, 53S ,35i Us
Debt less cash in treasury
Oct. lst, 1876, S2,092, 266 ,575 70
Nov. lst 1876. 2.0SS ,S7S 436 IS
Decrease during the month, 33SSl39 Oh
Decrease since June 3, rs, IL, $50 90S q
Bonds issued TO the Pacific Railroad Company in
terest payable in lawful money
Principal outstanding, SGi, 623. 5l2 OF
Interest accrued aud not yet paid, l202,470 0C
Interest repaid by transportation
| of mall, &c, 6,990,3OG 0t
|
Balance of interest paid by the
United States, s25,0S9,9l2 OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

DIR. J. C. Weston, Of Bangor, says in the Count
" Cent 1man that latter a trial of twenty years
he finds the following method of raising peas in
>na il gardens the most profitable and satisfactory
A warm she tered situation is selected, and trench
cs are dug about foot and half wide and three
feet apart; the bottom is filled with old manure
which is covered with loan. The soil being light,
he then sows the peas and covers them six inches
deep with soil. After the first hoeing, the sticks
are inserted for their support. The manure i'm
parts great yigor TO the plants, and the depth of
covering prevents the effects of drouh ind fur
nishes peas for nearly a month"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

The Journal says that the books OF Lewiston
Institution for Savings 10 some transact IONS arc
becoming a medium of currency. They are sold
genera liy at seventyfYe cents on the dollar, and
taken at that rate 10 payment OF house lots
houses, &c. 1t is stated that the Receiver expect,
that the bank will ultimately pay eighty PER cent
There came very near being a serious accident
on Water street, last evening. The driver Of the
Winthrop stsge hitchcd bis reins to one Of the
wheels of the wagon, and :he horses moving
backward were thrown, causing general STAN
pedc among the horses in the near vicinity, bu
luckily all were soon quoted. The damage was
slight and was confined to the stage team.
The communication from brunswick cores
pendent, headed "Hurrah for the Seashore Hur
lah! :" must have the go-by, as being altogether
unreasonable. We should say HOW fiurrah fol
the Fireplace 81 or IIurrah for thick oyercoa,'H
and don't think people generally, at this period
banker after descriptions Of sca-bathing OF cum
ner-fshing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02
Maine State Universnlist suudry-schoo
nNtnIinn.

Maine State Universniist suudry-schooI
Convention.
This convention and institute convened in Co.
burn Hall, Yesterday morning.
From $50 to 9 A. NJ. was devoted to devotional
services.
9to 9.3O-Report of the secretary, Rev. II. c.
Munson His report shows the schools from such
as have made returns to be in most prosperous
condition. There are some 1000 Sabbath-school
scholars in the Universalist denomination in
Maine.
$50 to 0.30-Orgsnization and reports OF conn
mittees.
1870 to ll--Essay "The Place of the Sunday
school in the Parish" Rev. +. W. Prebe of Ban
gor.
HOO to II 20-Discussion of the topic by Rev.
d. n. Sheldon, D. d., and Hon. Rufus Prince.
ll.2O to ll3O-Queslions on the subject of the
essay.
ll.3o to DEGENERATION upon the DIFFICULTIES
of Teachers
Our report is brought up to Wednesday noon.
The convention is largely attended and bids fair
to be of much interest to the denomination.
Maine Manufacturing News.
]. l.. Brackets new mill at the foot of Hanover
street, in Portland, is just completed. it is two
stories high and ll5xll0 feet in size. There are
six rooms on each floor, all lighted by gas. heated
by steam and provided with Sebago water. All
the rooms are occupied by different trades
Messrs. H. w. Wight and John S. Case have
purchased the whole shoe factory property in
Rockland, of the assignees, and will undoubtedly
form company to put factory in operation.
They purchased at low figure and can therefore
doubtless make the enterprise remunerative, while
the revival Of this industry will be great benefit
to the CITY,
Boot and shoe manufacturers are expecting then
business to continue active through the fall.
No difficulty is experienced in selling all the
boots manufactured at the jail in this city.
Supreme Judicial Court Danforth j., pre- .
siding.
WEDNESDAY, November lst.
Edwin S. Briggs, Admir-, vs.. Francis j. Day
Bean for plf. O. d. Baker and Jackson for deft
This action is upon promissory note, ard the de-
fence is that the promise was not made within six
years-in other words, that the note is barred by
the statute of limitation. The plf rejoins that
there are endorsements on the note made within
six years, with deft's knowledge and assent. Yer
dict for the plaintiff.
Soon after coming in in the afternoon the court
adjourned till tomorrow morning at nine o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

The Gardiner Journal says that WIN. l.. With
am fell from run at the Pittston steam mill last
Saturday morning, and struck on some timber on
the wharf, about twenty feet down. lie broke
his collar bone and three ribs but was around the
streets on Tuesday.
Two respectable-looking men from Maine, Civ
ing their names as John Judd aud William Mat
thews, were each held in 800 bail the other day,
by Magistrate Clark, in PHILADELPHIA to answer
TO the charge of the larceny of gilt silver brooch
from the Italian department in the Main Building
at Philadelphia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

Boston Stock List.
Boston, Nov. 1875.
tSales at the Brokers' Board
Eastern Railroad, 6ha6-
Boston Il Maine Railroad, 4ha95
Portland Saco 4 Portsmouth, t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-11-02

loving TO the extrnme length of the above
telegram, and the late hour at which it was re-
ceived at this office, we are unable to publish it
entire.-ED.l
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-09
CentauR
Lini1lentS.
Letter from q Postmaster.l

ANTIOCH, ILI., Dec. ], 1874.
Msessrs. ]. D. RosR a Co:
snsfsr tom aea i I'm wi" She has irisS many
s1b,ch Is ana many remedies. The only thing
n, , nas gwen her relief Is Centaur L,niment
doins wnat can to extend lis sale.
W. n. RING.
This 10 sample of msny shous, IA t.etl,non,.,.
received, OF wonderful cures Effected nv The Ger.
taur Liniment. The Ingredients OF this s,t,cl.
are Published artun esch bottle. II con,.,n.
Witch Hazel, Mentha, Armies. Rock OIL. Csrbol.
ic, and ingredients hitherto little known. n 1.
an II dspu able fact that the Centaur Linimept IA
performing more cures Of swsllings, stitY Joints.
Eruphons, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, scistica.
Caked Breasts, Lock-Jaw, &C., than Ill other Lin
lments, Embrocatious Extracts, salv.s g, ONT
ments, and Plasters now In use. ~
For Toothache, Earache, Weak Back, Itch and
Cutaneous Eruptions, It Is admirable. 1t cures
Burns and scalds without scar. Extracts pol
son from bites and stings, and heals Prostitutes
and chilblains In short time. No family can
Afford to be without the Centanr Eminent white
wrapper.
The Cenaaur Liniment, yellow W rap
per, Ii adapted to the tough skin, muscles and
flesh Of the animal creation Its effects upon ~.
we're cases Of SPAWN, sweeny, Wind Gail, Big
Head and Poll Evil are little less than marvellous
Messrs. j. Mcclure 4 Co., Druggists, cor. Elm
and Front sts., Cincinnati, o., say:
elm our ncighborhood number of teamsters
are using the Centsur Liniment. They pronounce
It superior to anything they have ever used We
sell as high as four to i've dozen bottles per month
| to these teamsters.o l
We have thousands Of similar testimonials.
For Wounds. Calls. Scratches. Rlng-bone, &C.,
and for Screw-worm In Sheep It has no rival
Farmers, Livery men and Stock -raissrs have in
this Liniment remedy which is worth hundred
times its cost.
LABORATORY OF j. B. ROSE Co.,
46 Dey street, New York.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-09
Pitchers
CaSt0ria,

Mothers may have rest and their babies may
have health, II they will use Castoris for Wind
Collie, Worms. Feverishness. Sore Mouth. Group,
or Stomach Complaints. 1t 10 entirely vegeta-
BILE preparation. and contains neither mineral,
morphine nor alcohol, 1t h as pleasant to take
as honey, and neither gags nor gripes.
Dl. e. Dimoch, OF Dupont, o., says:
81 am using Ca.toria In my practice with the
most signal benefits and happy result
This is what every one says Most nurses In
New York city use the Castoris. It Ii prepared
by Hessrs. j. B. ROSE Co., 46 Dey st, New
York, successors to Samuel Pitcher, Md.
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