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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-05

KRNNEBEC taUNTY.-In Probate Court at
augusta, on the fourth Monday Of September.
1877.
A CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purporting TO be
n the last will and testament oil Allen Lambard,
late of Augusta, In said county, deceased, having
been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY, prior to the third Monday OF
October next, in the Kennebec journal, a news
paper printed in Augusta that all persons Interest
ed may attend at a Court of Probate then to be
holden at Augusta, and show cause, II any, why
the said instrument should not be proved, APP
proved and allowed, as the last will and testament
of the said deceased.
H.K.B BAKER, Judge.
Attest. CHARLES HEwINs, Register, 3w4l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-05
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Valuable Real Estate For Sale

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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23
GENERAL NEUS.

Lucille made Pill in the free for all
race at Utica Friday.
A workingmen's party organized at
Cumberland, Maryland, Friday.
The county prison at Wilkesbarre, Pa,
is fast filling up with prominent strikers.
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy rail-
road directors have declared Il dividend of
four per cent.
The Georgia convention gives the legis-
lature the power to regulate freights and
fares on railroads.
The war ship Plymouth is to cruise off
the Mexican coast. where several naval
vessels will be kept this fall.
Yellow fever is epidemic in Havana, but
to limited extent and of a mild type as
compared with former seasons.
Over thirty persons have been arrested
in connection with the recently discover
cd republican conspiracy in Spain.
Mr.. Lowell, the new American Minister
to Spain, was received by King Alfonso
Saturday.
DR.. James Cummings, a prominent ply
stefan of Wheeling, Va, died on Saturday
at noon.
The blowers strike, reported al
Wheeling. W. Va, is said to be confined
to six lamp blowers.
| The ship builders Of the Clyde have re-
sumed work at the old wages, pending
settlement OF the dispute by arbitration.
The shipwrights and sparmasters of tn,
New York navy yard have struck agains
the reduction of wages from $3.50 to $50
per day.
Saturday los cars of stock arrived a
Omaha from the west. for points east
Forty cars go east by the Northwest
ern road.
The clergymen of the Methodist Episco
pal church of Philadelphia denouncc tn
opening OF the permanent exhibition o.
Sunday
Ex-President Grant arrived at Copenha
gen Saturday and is visiting his sister
wife of the American Minister there, ID
Cramer
The striking silk mill employees of New
ark, n. J., $50 in number have resume
work, their wages having been equalize
by reducing the highest and raising ii
!, lowest
w. P. Carter. who has put in circul'
ton at Chicago about 81 800 of spurioi
: coin, has been arrested and his dies n
) tools captured.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

The st. Paul Dispatch says. Capt.
Starkey may find Il dark horse is soon
curried. All of which is true. High
mettled racers, OF pure blood. and high
breed. are known for their beautiful,
sleek, short coats. that need little, it
any currying, while Your moDgrel.
cross-breeds are known for long, shay
gy hair. and coarse skins, that need
not only currying, but, carding, and
frequently are clipped and palmed off
as thorough breds. Don't this latter
somewhat resemble the Dispatch S
Pegasus in the race!
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23
Very well swered.

There are ten thousand more adult nen
and women in Philadelphia to-day who have
lived by their industry. that can be employed
either now or under any ordinary condition
OF things during the next ten years. There
are ten thousand or more i'll the anthracite
coal regions " no cannot hope to find labor at
living wages duringthe present generation land
so it is in the ~ manufacturing portions OF the
state, and throughout the whole bituminous
coal section.-PLiladelpIia Press.
Why did Pennsylvania not complain
OF this surplus population from 1864
to 1872. Every man was then busy
and prosperous.
Pennsylvania has not too many men
but too little business. and the latter
fact is due to too little currency
That is the seat Of the disease. The
rest are only symptoms.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

DR. Leonard Bacon is out in a letter to the
New York Tribune favoring the enforcement
of the resumption oct. QUERY: Il the salaries
OF the popular preachers could be cut down
TO about 81 900 Il years wouldn t they preach
more for Christ and less for the Shylocka!
Fancy Christ siding with the usur-
prs and tax collectors to make the
sufferings OF the multitudes greater
than they were! But then he had no
rich parishioners who paid big pew
rents. His temple was d hillside and
bis text the elevation Of the poor and
despised.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

The Duluth Tribune. edited by Z. c
Mitchell. one of Hayes officers hold
ers. in the Duluth Land Office. to
whom was sent circular issued by
the State Central Committee OF the
Peoples Party, has acknowledged It's
receipt. in an editorial OF that paper
of the 18th. inst. by heading it "A
Shallow Political Dodge, and calling
it the checklist thing we have read
etc. Without anyZreference as to the
classical language used by Brother
Mitchell. we are inclined to the opin-
ion that President Hayes will hardly
thank him (R. c. Mitchell.) for treat
discourteously. a document, such as
this very circular, the principal plank
in the platform contained in it, being
an unqualified endorsement Of Presl-
dent Hayes's Southern policy. BE
careful Brother Mitchell, ingratitude
is one OF the worst Of crimes.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

History repeats itself. We are now living
over again the history of England between
1919 and 1928. 1t required her troops, in
tantry and cavalry, to hold i'll order her
starving working people. Our Bristol and
Peterloo may come to us ii from now till the
lst OF January, 1879, we continue TO close
workshops, factories mines, FORCES and fur
naces as we have since the passage OF the Re
sumption act.-JrpGE KELLEY, III 44th Con-
gress, June Is, 1876.
\ remarkable prophecy! And not
a Joke now in all their mouths about
1.-The rag-baby'' or the ''lamp-black
lies"
The despised greenbackers are the
statesmen Of the hour.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

The Washington Republican wants an
to the constitution of the United
States giving congress the power To enact
uniform laws for the nation in regard to such
subjects as the following:
First The descent and distribution OF real
and personal estate, the execution and probate
Of wills the relation of guardian and ward
the settlement OF the estates Of deceased per-
sons, &c.
Second. The conveyance OF real estate
Third. Commercial law.
Fourth. Marriage and divorce.
Fifth 4 uniform code OF practice, both
civil and criminal.
Then if a chap abused Hayes in
Minnesota he could he tried for trea-
son in Washington. and hung. too. if
the safety of the nation required it.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

Gentle reader, shall we whisper into your
car one OF the difficulties under which the
country lahors! 1t Is this: the taxes, accord
inc to David A. Wells amount II 500 eo0. 900
year. This is q sum equal to the total value
OF every bushel Of wheat, corn, oats and rye
produced annually in the country The best
government under the sun costs something,
You ohserve.-Terre Iaute Express.
Yes: the best government under
the sun will fail miserably unless
backed up by a great party permeated
by those principles which created the
government, and especially devoted to
defending the rights and elevating the
condition of the common people.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

'.You see that mon, yonder!', said a London
ING to the great de iure, Samuel j., mounting
his steed for amorning canter in Rotten Row
What, that little dried up chop, as looks as
though ed been hup all night; i'm as his .
lnountin' OF the 'orse there -
"WelI, 'e's Tilton, Wot run away with
Beecher's wife hover there hin Hamerica:
''Lor bless us-'im run away with q
'o1nan?"
(Exeunt both, for tuppeny 'orth Of hale
New York Commercial advertiser.
And that S the man thousands pre-.
ferred last year to good old Peter
COoDer
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

The specie resumption act, with all its kin,
dred legislation, has for its real object and
purpose to change our republican form OF
government to the meanest and most odlous
form OF despotism-an arstocracy OF money
Are the people Of the United States prepared
for such u change?-The People iowa.
No; there will be revolution. bloody
and terrible, before that consumma-
ton is reached. But the bullionlsts,
like the shareholders, will never stop
until they drive the people to despera.
ton. ..Those whom the Gods would
destroy they first make mad !!
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

To talk about the starving railroad EN-
ployes'' in the United States is all bosh They
are very far from starving, and the fact that a
score OF persons stand ready to take every
place that may be vacated shows that the
wages are considered living wages Indian
apolis journal.
What kind of reasoning is that There are
hundreds of thousands of men willing to
work for their board hence board is Giving
wages y After awhile there will be men
willing to work for one meal day, and then
one meal day will be Giving wages. In
dianapolis Sun.
Very well answered.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

The law. VI lille an Improvement on the old
one is not one of much use in suburban dis
tricts where officers are scarce and Justices OF
the Peace hard to find. The simplest plan,
probably, where one is not member OF the
Humane Society: is to put strychnine or ar
senic in the meat and other supplies furnish
ed the tralaps. This produces death i'll a
comparatively short time, and is warning to
other tramps to keep ont otthe neighborhood
chicago Tribune.
Horrible, most horrible. First de-
prive willing workmen Of the chance
to work: then treat them as criml-
nails; and then poison them.
Is this 1.-The American industry
about which we used TO hear SC
much
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23
COTTAGE GROVE, Aug. Is, 1877.

Editor Anh-NodopoIist:
Please insert the following: The
chairman Of the Independent State
Central Committee, respectfully re-
quets the persons appointed as mem
bers of said committee. at Faribault,
in June last, who were not present.
to signify, by letter. their acceptance
of said appointment, and also to state
whether they can attend inperson, OF
by proxy. the meeting at Minneapolis
on the 9Th Of september.
The chairman also invites cores
pondence from Independents from al
over the state, and especially from
those counties not hitherto represent
ed in our conventions.
EBENEzER AYREs, Chairman.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

We have no creenbaci. American army All
the property in the United States is ms sufficient
as . base for American currency. but IS quite
good enough for q base or security for Amer
lean bonds, non taxable, held i'll Europe!-
Poneroy's Democrat.
Very true. An evidence OF nation
al debt which bears interest is the
most sacred sthing on earth: an evil
dence Of national debt which bears 40
interest is q sham. a fraud. u lamp
black lie, a rag baby Its the in
terest that makes the difference.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

Blanton Duncan was q prophet The In
dependent Workinguaan s ticket running on
the straight greenhaek platform carried
Louisville yesterday beating the regular DEM
ocratic ticket This is the most significant
political event of the wear, and IS an earnest
of what may be and OF " hat will be. Louis
vile is democratic stronghold It's leading
newspape the Courier Journal. has always
belittied and herated the greenback cause
But the people are waking up. They Will no
longer be as dumb, driven cattle The
great strike has its sequel. The voters arc
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23
The Anti-A1onopO1lSt.

striking at the ballot-box That is the work
that will tell.-Terre Haute Express.
There's where they should have
struck in the first place.
The ballot-box, with intelligence
behind it is the great safety valve
that will prevent explosions.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

congress can lonothing before Christmas but
organize and pass the Military Bill. Yes OF
course, we are al suffering from q Military
Bill.-lndamapolis sun.
The fellows who have brought the
present calamities and disgrace upon
the country are ali bowling now for a
stronger government.
The same old neutrality-suspicious.
tice and hayonetS
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

Another Ohio man has turned up That
state has furnished us. the Secretary
OF the Treasury, Minister to France, and Cen
erals, Colonies, Captains, and civil office
that Selover, the man who whipped Jay
Gould, is also from Ohio. BY the way, was
Cromwell, Peter the Hermit and John the
Baptist from ohio.-Indianapolis tlnd. sun
Yes. and 50 was Judas Iscariot land
Rutherford B. Hayes.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

4 profit Of i've dollars on barrel oil flour
is good thing for millers, but it is rowding
househoders into rebellion. 1t is singular
circumstance that Minnesota flour quotations
are often less il Boston than in St Paul and
Minneapolis 1t this thing continues much
longer, te'ieitations on the abundant W heat
crop will he regarded IS noekery, and people
Will begin - consider the proprietv OF emf
grating 10 some place were cheap bread
can BE- obtained. -Pioneer-P Press.
We thank the p. p. for those good
words. The evil is Il crying one.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

Samuel G. Rice chairman Of the state cen
tral committee of the greenback party OF View
Work has issued u circular inviting the TRENDS
of that party to meet at Rochester, August %
We don't expect much from New
York. 1t is too much like the Anti
Slavery party in the south before the
war. There may be enough Green
hackers in New York for seed-that
all
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

The Independent, of Docota, hnmbolt Co..
has come out square for a green back 60, eur
rencv, and the Independent party That
county only gave Cooper, three votes las'
ye4r. but that paper says that the lndepen-
dents are getting thicker than grass hoppera
now. Alton Iowa Independent.
so it goes; the cause is prosperln9
pVerVWnPre.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

Give us Il strong government-ohe lila
will surely HOLD THE PEOPLE down.
This i the idea. and If Il man can find no
work and is hungry shoot him on thespot =
Pomeroy'5 Democrat
And in that way you will in ten years
establish republic very much aitef
the fashion of the Russian govern
mont
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

Private advieeS from the ca reveal good
deal of uneasinesS IN regard to the labor queS-
ton and many fear that strikes will again
break out. and with more Jury than ever
Pioneer Press.
Indeed Does the Z. =. suppose
YOU can cure il disease until YOU have
removed the cause! The outbreaks
Of the starving laborers are simply the
financial policy of the republican party
put into practice.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

Mr.. Alden has discovered that the average
infant is not dangerous, except III rare ana
peculiar circumstances 1T Is, perhaps 'il nc
plrt o, prudence for Il man to decline to hold
= baby Of very tender years, but no baby,
when firmly grasped with both hands and
held at arms length need be dreaded especially
if care is taken 70 hold itupslde down.
We will remember that the next
time we undertake to handle Irving
Todd.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

Even venerable New Jersey stirs
uneasily in her sleep.
TRENTON, August l3:-The greenback party
TO-DAY nominated Gen Thomas d. Hoxey for
governor. The resolutions demand the imme-
date repeal oi the resumption act. and attrih-
ute 10 il the contraction OF the currency and
general distress of the country aud warn
workingmen that il Is part OF a conspiracy of
the money power to paaper.ze aud then dis
franchise labor. AL parties who desire relief
tro.a present burdens are invited to join the
movement.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

This is Il glorious country. We have no
uavv-no merchant vessels to carry American
produce to foreign markets, thus glvnS en-
plovment to 1000 American sailors
pomcroy's Democrat
What do we want with ships. sail
ors or commerce. The great end OF a
free government is TO enrich those
who deal in money; and ism TINS
country doing that now!
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

The cry is now for ''strons gov
ernment.'' The Russians nave
strong government; so nave uhe
Turks: so have the Asllantee ne
eroes. No danger of a mob IN any OF
these blessed regions.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

The American people put on their
coin:-.'In God we trust.
Queru-Does God reciprocate their
confidence.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

Tbo Chicago Times says the personal prop
cr+,- of that city has decreased in value one
half since 1874.
And the T1mas thinks the process
should 90 until we reach s'hard-pan.
Bv that time the other half Will nave
cone too.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-23

Give us a strong government
That is what Nero and CailJnla
gave the Romans.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

BosCoBEL had a big fire on Satnr-
day night. The elevator, a building
that cost about $4,000, but which
we understand the peopls regarded
as sort of elephant on their hands,
was entirely destroyed. The lire
started inside at near bedtime, and
is supposed to have had malicious
agent. The building was cased IN
sheetiron and the fire burned within
it as if it were huge stove. 1t
burned away inside and then cot.
lapsed. 1t was formerly part OF
the McSpaden property but was
lately bought by Mr.. Oleson for
twelve or thirteen hundred dollars
and was insured for $1,000. Within
it was on engine owned by Mr.. Geo,
G. Hazelton. His elephant was not
insured. A stave factory contiguous
to the elevator was destroyed, 1t
was being used by Mr.. Mcspaden
but we believe not owned in Bosco-
bel.-GruM Go Uerald.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

BETTER Doors and shoes cannot
be found in the city than are kept
by VIM. Teasdale, He has lately
received an extensive new stock, en-
oracing everything needed for any
occasion, or to fit any foot-man $,
woman's or child's-and he asks so
little therefor that none need so bare
footed, or with toes protruding. 25tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

STEREosCoPIC views Of scenes In
and about Mineral Point,equal in ex-
ecution to any landscape views in
the market, can be procured of ]. Y.
Dabb, Artist, at Motiett s Art Gallery
Call and examine samples.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

ATTENTION, LADlES.-ln order to
close ont my stock Of ladies' and
children's ready-made suits, | have
concluded to reduce prices to first
cost Ladies avail yourselves of the
opportunity and call soon,
j. DELLER.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

TIE Grant County Argus reports
that John Metcalf, Of Glen Haven, is
succeeding in driving chinch bugs
off by sowing land plaster upon his
growing wheat. Within a few days
after the sowing nearly all the bugs
disappeared.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

WE have for sale 75 tons of tim
othy and clover hay, which we will
sell to suit purchasers-in the field
or delivered. We will also exchange
hay for good calves. For particu-
lars apply to
RICHARD JACKSON e. S0N.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18
Lace Curtains reduced to the fol
lowing prices at Deller's;

CHARLEY JAMES has stock OF
Jewelrv. Watches, Clocks, Silver
ware, etc, from which any customer
can be suited. And in view OF the
hard times, will sell ''way down, tor
cash, Before buying anything IN
his line see what he has and learn
lis prices. ~
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

For SALE--my house and lot on
Fountain Street, in Mineral Point,
at low figures, and easy terms.
WHITNEY SMITH.
Mineral Point, July 90 1877. 2S4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

New Platform Spring two-seated
buggy for sale cncap. Enquire at
VIM N. Curry's Harness Shop on
Commerce st. lit
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

STOPPED LAST NIGHT, and will
remain stopped. We refer to many
watches which G. II. James ought to
have hold of for a short time to re
pair and pat in order. 20
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18
business Notices.

.sy- Notices under this head will be charged
for at the rate of ; cents per Hue each nser.
ton. Nothing estimated less than D lines,
when published only once.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

EXTRAS for the Kirby Machines
can be found at Martin 81 Toay's. =
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

The Contracting and Building firm Of Ciowney
a CO., was dissolved 10y mutual consent on tile
2Stll day of March, ISL. Mr., Clowncy a>Sllm,s
all debts against the t;rm, and viii receive az
moneys due the same. A. +. BISHOP.
Mineral Point, Wis, JUae l9th. 1876,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18
The Tribune Directory.
~
ITTOKNEJS.
Strong & Coad,

A TTORNEYS AND COCNSELORS AT LAW
\ Office opposite the City Hall, IN the room
Strong & Macarthur. Special attention given Il
collections, Ia ly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18

SIZE Chas, II. James stock of Jew
c,ry. 1t vii! surprise You how little
money will buy choice articles IN
lis line during these hard times. -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18
|. O. O. F.-Linden.

yylGULAND LODGE, No. ~. Meets every Fri
IL day evening at ~ O'Clock, Members OF the
order are invited 10 visit.
l.. ~ FMrpEGICIs, \. d.
JouN COMFORT Sccy
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-18
William Brown.

COLLECTOR gives exclusive attention to col
I J lccting debts, settling accounts, hotts' mort
rnsrs rtr Nv rule is To see parties in person,
which mode il successful where duns by GRcr
consistently fail. Charges reasonable. lttlcren-
crs. Guudry ~ Cray Il. u. luhord, John H.,
Vivian Onicc in Lcuahaus block, With ". /
Coad Attorney nj Law, WI