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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-19
General News.

Nevada people are enjoying fresh strawberries
from California.
A grocery bill, twenty-five feet long, was the
subject of . recent suit in Patterson, n. j.
Modern marriages, says contemporary, begin
with court and end with a court.
Great Britain now cultivates nearly 10000
fewer acres of wheat than she did twenty years
ago.
"Are these soaps all Que scentf" inquired a
lady of juvenile salesman. mo ma'am, they
all ten cents" replied the innocent youngster.
A Nevada dog fell 95 feet into the shaft of a
mine, remained there without food or water l6
days, and soon after being taken out and fed was
lively as ever.
Mrs. Morton's friends fear that she will not long
survive her husband, she is so Frustrated by her
long vigils during his illness. For eighty nights
she had no sound, continuous sleep.
1t is we'll enough for the Episcopal Congress to
criticise the press. But for the press the people
wouldn't know that there are 1851 mortgaged
churches in this county.-Detroh Free Press.
Mr.. John Maxwell, of New Orleans, set a
spring gun in his chicken coop to kill thieves. and
shortly sfterward attempted % enter, "without
thinking" and was so injured that he died the
same day.
A wealthy old farmer at Port Jervis made his
will the other day, and stipulated that upon his
death his body should be encased in plain pine
coffin, and that it should be carried by his four
brothers to q vault he has had built upon his farm
and there be buried without funeral sermon, pray
er, or other ceremony.
reunion of five brothers, acme OF whom had
not met for forty years or more, took place near
Paris. ILL.,, few days since. The eldest, Ensign
Mitchell, is 90 years Of age the second, Caudius,
Si the third, Ira, rs; the fourth Abizer, II the
fifth and youngest, 6S. Four of them are fathers
of ten children each. The reunion was Joyful
one for the brothers, and excited much interest in
the neighborhood
A brute living in MeKeesport, Pa, while ntox-
Gated, held the hand of his six-year old daughter
among the Goals of red-hot stove. The child's
screams attracted the attention of the neighbors,
and she was rescued. but not before her hand was
fearfully burned.
"Who's your pastor, nv dear p asked good
lady from the country, addressing her daughter,
who had been living in the city for half year or
so. REALLY mother. hardly know. never saw
him. lie was away on vacation last summer, and
now he has started on his lecturing toar for the
winter. may get acquainted with him the next
spring.-Chtcago Eeen,a9 Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-19

understanding them himself as the subordinates
or routine clerks generally see through such minor
matters quicker than their supervisors, being d.
rectly engaged upon it. Finally report is likely
to 90 in which will contain the names of every
officer and enlisted man in the service; and it is
to be hoped that some bright member of the
House will introduce motion that the report be
read. 1t would be such interesting and entertain
ing matter, this reading by the clerk of twenty
odd thousand names, including those Of Indian
scouts and Mexican half breeds. Should the two
Houses wait for this final report, the army bill will
be delayed at least a fortnight longer. And all
this fuss and fury over difference Of five or six
hundred men in an army which has, including
volunteers, run up to over million! II anybody
call such legislation high minded or even SEN
sble, wonder where the proof is coming from
Mr.. Atkins has, from the beginning, shown no
ability or character as chairman of this committee,
and his own friends have acknowledged him
blunderer.
TIE SILVER BILL.
In spite of all proteststions, the Silver Bill is
likely to pass the Senate as it came from the
House, with quite an important exception, viz;
limiting the legal tender of the silver dollars to
receivable for all dues of that amount except the
payment of interest on the public debt There
will be more diversity of opinion among members
of the respective parties in the Senate, than was
shown in the House. There it more regard
ed as a democratic measure. In the Senate the
bill will depend more upon individual opinions
New England, W ILL., as in the House. go against it.
PRESIDENT HAYES AND THE REPUBLICANS.
The Senate republican caucus, which ended by
sending de legation TO confer with the President
relative to appointments &c, is looked upon IN
this quarter as a favor able omen of desire on
the part of the disagreeing factions to harmonic
their differences and if the result OF the con-
ference is what is reported, there wall be still
more likelihood of harmony 1t is given out that
the President insisted his prerogative to nomi-
nate whomsoever he pleased. with or without con-
sultation, democrat or republican if he saw fit; at
the same time intmating that if the Senate didn't
like his men, they could IT, ect them. This seems
q little Johnsonish especially in view of the fact
that lie knows the Senate is close, and that with
the solid vote of the democrats and few waver
ing republicans he can get anybody confirmed,
especially all his democratic nominees. 1t is to be
hoped that his words have been msconstrued as
to their meaning and intent, and that
when full understanding is had there will be
better feeling all around. Such conferences,
few of them, ought to dcvelope the policy and
feeling of both factions and either bring about
mutual understanding or a clear separation be-
tween the republican party and the President
L. J. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-19
The Wisest Of Precautions.

Ofprecautions, the wisest is that which is taken
against disease. There is safety in timely medica
tlon; great peril in delay. One malady often be
gets others far more dangerous and If it does not
any abnormal condition has tendency, II unreme
died, to become chronic and obstinate. rriflinl
organs may speedily develop into TO fmidable MAJ
allies. Check them at the outset with Hostetter's
stomach Biters, which, although 1t is wonderful.
y Effective in overcoming disorders OF long stand
ing, is, like other medicinal preparations, more
advantage GUS in the infancy of the malades Il
lie. Among these are dyspepsia, liver complaint
constipation, intermittent and remittent fevers
gout, rheumatism, nervous and general debility
ami urinary troubles. The BitteIs are capita
appetizer, induce sound repose and counterfeit The
effects of fatigue aud exposure,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-19
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, November IL. Is

Chicago, November IL. 1871.
FLOUR-Extra spring - 75a5 7j
WIFE AT-No. spring, los cash; lO1Ra
O77.November; 1853 al0a5s December No. lOc1a
a t0l-; rejected, SO "a.
CORN-No. mixed, 45l4 sash Az: Nov. Az
Dec. 42la.
OATs-251c sash: 25.lc Nov; 2.;. Dec.
RYE-No. :, SAX.
BARLEY-NO.l spring, a6l1sc.
PORK - Cash Il 25hal2 rs. Nov, II 05-
Dec, II 05-.
LARD Cash I 1901 cash: 7s5-a7 So. Nov;
Dec. SKA.
BULK MEATS-shoulders, 5Aa5'sc; short rib
sides, Ia &C.; short clear rib, IA c.
WHISkEY-Western, OK.
FREIGHTS-Corn to Buffalo, 3nc.; wheat do,
&c,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-19

The army bill having gone back to the
House. the appropriation committee has
approved all the Senate amendments ex-
cept that which proposes the increase OF
the army to $4,000 men. The senate will
stick TO its amendments aud the House
will probably yield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-19

The members of the New York Com
mite of Bankers aud Merchants who wenl
to Washington to oppose the silver bill
came back with the impression that some
bill remone.zing silver would p SIS, but
probably with provision prot 'cting the
bonds and restrict on the legal-ten-
der character of silver cDin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-19

The municipal election in Boston is like
ly to be warmly contested. The war OF
words in the newspapers over it is heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-19

La es who for gc ars have dependned on all man
ner of powders an cosmetics for giving them ar
tifical complexion, now find that Glenns Sulphur
Soap supplies the with pearly skins and rosy
cheeks, elected bv the gentle stimulation of ma.
ture. sold by all druggists. Hills Hair and
Whsker Dye, Black or Brown, so cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-19
Make Ha ste

ere your teeth are rretrevably gone, to burn isl
and invigorate them with the health yielding so
LoDONr. Thousands use it and commend it
Pure, safe, and efficient it is preferred to every
tooth wash and powder sold.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-19

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-19

Mr.. Garfield's late speech in the House
against the repeal of the resumption law
is considered one of the best of his life.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09

the ring flushed with victory over the
outside world began the work
OF scalping each other. The true
history Of the doings of oar local
celebrities for the last three
months would make an interesting
volume. 1t would be interesting to the
people as showing really how little
they have to do with the management OF
their own affairs. 1t would interest
many good men who would be surprised
to see the part they were made to act
when they believed themselves to be at
work in the interest Of their party, and
above all it would be interesting TO the
segments of the ring that are now scat
tered, but which, il the people remain
quiet, will be united before the time
for another municipal or county elec-
tion. Now is the time of all others to
prepare and push such legislation as is
necessary in the interest of the people.
The present delegation 10 Columbus was
not nominated nor elected by the ring.
The crowd at that time had other work
to attend to, and our representatives in
the Legislature owe nothing to them,
and are not men who can be influenced
by their threats or promises.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09
Safe-SDeedy-Sure,

The rapidity and certainty with which
Dir. Morris Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry
and Horehound cures diseases of the
respiratory organs and its reliability as
a remedy for consumption long ago Sc
cured for it a toremostrank among med
iclnes of its class. 1t is in fact THE
recognized specific for throat and bron-
chial disorders. 1t promptly checks
cough. no matter of how long standing,
and affords great relief in cases OF
asthma. 1t should not be mistaken for
"a mere palllation, since it not only az
fords immediate relief, but also removes
all traces Of the malady. 1t is spe-
cifc Tor Group. Trial size, 10c; large
sizes, SOC and 81. Sold by JOHN KEE,
SHAN, Sixth and Walnut streets, and
W. ii. Adderly, Sixth and Mound streets.
Also agents for Prof. Parker's Pleasant
Worm Syrup. which never fails. Pleas
ant to take, and requires no physic.
Price 25c. ...+.. .-.....,...
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09
CALIFORNIA, Jan. 8, 1876.

A POMPEIIAN INN.-In the course OF
the recent work al Pompeij, at the cor
iner OF the street, a common inn has been
.excavated. There is the bar, with the
vessels in clay let into it, and small
back room. In wall paintings are, to he
seen men drinking and gambling, clad IN
the peoples costume. Various lnscrlp-
tions are added to it, to copy which per-
mission has not been given yet. A bar
maid is also represented in the painting,
bringing a flask anu glass to two
guests, one of whom, according to the
inscription, says, "Ehaps not mlne," tle
BARNARD replying, ''He who likes Will
take it," A scutfle and scrimmage be-
tween two men grasping each others
hair IS the subject of further painting.
A third man, pulling one of the Two out
by the tunic, exclaims, "Out with you!
Better quarrel before me door," La all.
other house, builS and decorated in a
beautiful style, an inscription has been
scrawled on the wall OF one of the rooms,
running thus: "rhyrsal take care not
to love Fortunatus! FareweliW ln
short, these fresh excavations have the
effect of placing the spectator most yiy-
IDLY in presence OF Roman iife-of hu'
man life as it has been i'll antiquity, as
it has always been, and as it is now.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09

FOR many years there was such a
prejudice against goods of American
manufacture that it was not an uncom-
mon trick for an ingenious Yankee to so
label his articles as to make them sell for
foreign made. But American goods
have so appreciated in the eyes of con-
sumers that there is aturn in the tables,
and now we have statements like the
following from Canada paper:
"American-made cottons have.largely
supplanted British manufactures in the
Canadian market; and SO much has the
idea that The Yankee article is the best
taken possession of the public mind that
some dealers holding stocks OF English
bIeached goods have found it necessary
to efface the trade marks, paste on the
outside some Of the Aowery labels no "
30 much used by manufacturers across
the lines, and 80 sell the article a:
American goods. Thus metamorphoset
they lind ready sale.'
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09
A Revolutionary Incident Revived

Many persons in this country Will re-
call with pleasure the visit to TINS couh-
try last wear OF the Hon. Ronald Leslie
Melville, brother OF the Earl OF LeYen
and Melville, who some time ago De-
came q partner in London OF Mr.. McCul-
loch, EX-Secretary Of the United States
Treasury. While here Mr.. Melville
mentioned the tact that one OF his ''lor-
byes,n young British officer, had iallen
in America during the Revolutionary
war, and that the family had never been
able to learn where he was buried.
There was u tradition that his remains
had been deposited in certain 'Irlhi-
"" churohyard, but that vague uescrll =
ton gave them little clue to The spot.
Only the other day an American
friend of Mr.. Melville, searching our
early national history with quite anoth-
er object, stumbled on the story OF his
ancestors death, and finding that he
fell at the battle Of Princeton, January
3, 1777, pursued the inquiry, and discov-
cred his burial-place sun well pre-
served.
AS the story throws an agreeabl e
light ON the courtesies which mltigated
the terror OF those days oil strife we lay
il before our readers. The young oihcer
in question was the Hon. William Leslie,
ana Lne account Oh MS iaIe Is taAeh rom
"Custls' RecoliecClohs ol the Liie VI
Washington"
IL was Wnlie the Oolhlhahuei-ln Gnlel
relhed up MS morse upon approaching
Ine spoV ~ "LPIo W. r,'. neia' vi, "I v"o
gallant Colohel Hasle' lhoiCally "ounu-
ed, that he perceived some BRUSH SOL
diers supporting wounded officer, and
unon inGuiring his name and rank, was
ppOiuorod CafItain Leslie. DIR. Benia-
dnen1ton ~ - oI a ,,nr+ of tho 80,
min husn, "no lol leo -" p"tO W SNo ~
eraPs SUITE, earnestly asheo, "a son ol
the Earl OF LeVenE TO which the SOL
diers replied in the affirmative. The
Goctor Then addressed the GeneraI-In-
Cbiei. 81 beg your Excefleucy to per.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09

Peter Tonkirs applied for admission
to o lodge of Good Iemplars at Widnes,'
Eng. While waiting i'll The ante-cham-
Der to learn the result of the ballot, he
did not abstain, as a vlrtuous te5totalef
should have done, from listening at the
key-hole. The consequence was he
heard a sister, objecting to his election,
affirm that she had once heard Tonkirs
say he would rather have his right hand
chopped off than join lodge of Good
Templars. On hearing this infamous
accusation, Tonkirs, unable to restrain
himself longer, cried out through the
ey-hole, "lPs lie." Thereupon the
Grand Worthy Secretary, in full rega-
liza, rushed out and slapped Tonkirs'
face. An action for assault was laid
against the Secretary, ana the Justice
fined him G2, with the alternative Of 60
| ing TO Jail Ior two months. ANY further
developments from this interesting ira
cas- Will be duly reported in these col
umns, whether Russia or Turkey 20 to
war or not. The moral principles in
yolved in the one case are perhaps as
important as those Of the other,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09

substance of the evidence taken by the
Coroner. DR.. Cherry, the physician who
made the examination, informs our
correspondent that he found the body
partly covered by the earth that had
fallen from the side Of the dug-out, and
was but little burned, and in full dress,
except his boots, which could not be
found. His revolver-a large navy
was found between his feet discharged.
There was no mark OF violence on the
body, and the headless trunk was a
horrible sight. Who the victim was, or
where he was from, is unknown, as he
persistently refused to give any inlor-
nation on that point.
He never came to town and always
sent the money by some one when he
wanted any thing, and never went any
place. E
John Parker, as he called himself, was
about thirty years old; was six lee!
high, and weighed about two hundred
pounds; had side whiskers, light hair
and blue eyes; was a solid, muscular
man.
Whether criminal fed from justice, or
what not, there is a mystery connected
with his life as well as with his sudden
death.-[Des Moines REGISTER.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09
AN IOWA HORROR.
Tragic Death of Strange Man Who Lived in
the Woods Alone.

WINTERSET, Jan. IA tragedy of an
character took place four
miles north OIL here last Saturday night.
About month ago man giving his
name as John Parker came into that
neighborhood and took job OF clearing
some timber land. Instead of boarding
with the family, he went into the woods
some distance from the road, and con-
structed a 'tdug-out," in which ne lived
alone. The general appearance of the
man, however, indicated that he was
not d Iaboring man. The ''dug-out,"
soon became the resort OF class oil
men who spent their earnings In drink
ing and card playing. The silent hour
of midnight had often witnessed their
reyelries. On last Sunday morning the
scene was changed. TIE "dug-out" was
found, with all that was combustibIe
burned out, and John Parker was found
within, having his head burned of and
his limbs somewhat charred. A
CoronepS inquest was held and the fol-
lowing facts were brought out: Wit
pesses testified that they had been
there the evening previous and had re-
NAMED till midnight, drinking and card
playing; Parker was somewhat intoxi-
Gated during the 1orepart OF the even
ing, but when they left he was compara-
lively sober. A family living near by
testified that about midnight they saw a
fire at or near the"dug-out," "but supposed
it was pile Of brush burning. At about
2 O'Clock several pistol shots were heard
in that direction. This was the sum and
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09
POROUS PIAsTERs.
ATRUE STATEMENT.

WTHEN THOUSANDS OF PHYSICIANS
wv and druggists of excellent reputation
voluntarily indorse the powerful properties of
Benson's Capcine Porous Plasters, you may
rest assured that their popularity is founded
on true merit. There never has been an arti-
Gle before the people that has received such
strong Endorsements.
They are in no sense patent medicine, are
entirely vegetable, and are perfectly free from
with astonishing quickness upon diseased
parts; restore the circulation to its normal
condition: relieve instantly and cure quicker
than any known medicine. They are superior
TO electricity in their action and will positive
ly cure diseases which other porous plasters
simply relieve. They are a sterling household
remedy. Price 25c.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09

INNOCENT people who have been used
as tools in various ways, and others who
have had their sympaThies enlisted on
one side or the other have for some
years past been deluded into BELIEF
that there was such thing as Democ-
racy or Republicansm figuring in the
local politics OF Hamilton County. The
truth is that the same clique has man
aged both parties, and for ten years
nominations have been controlled,
offices managed, and party fat dealt out
to the same men and in the same man
ner whether one party or the other hap
pened nominally to be in power. limo
cent candidates have been slaughtered
by order of the ring, who to this day are
puzzled to know the cause OF their de-
feat.
The game is to control the nominations
OF both parties as far as possible, and
then alter the candidates are in the field
to select for support such as can be most
easily managed. When man gets into
place in spite Of them they regard him
as kind Of necessary evil. If he hap
pens to be little weak they convince
him of his ability as a statesman, make
his official path as smooth as possible,
and walk him Dlindfold through his
official term. If he is of an in
quiring turn of mind and disposed to
give trouble they unite in the work OF
making it as lively for him as circum-
stances permit, and the lash and man.
agement Of the party to which he be.
longs is brought to bear 10 quiet him
About all the jobbery mismanagement
in municipal affairs, reckless expendi
lures OF money to which the city has
been subjected since the war, is tracea-
Bile to this same ring. AS tricksters
grew rich and retired their places have
been readily filed by successors trained
in the same school, and the work of rob
berry has gone steadily on.
The ring has net only controlled elec
tions, public officials and the partisan
press, but has captured every organiza
tion that has been started in the inter
est of the tax payers of the city, and is
now maturing in its councils plans fol
securing the influence of the Southern
railroad management. The climax o
yillainy was reached during and since
the last campaign when the members o
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09

The Bennett-May duel was fought in
Delaware, and not in Canada as at irst
stated. The wisdom displayed in the
selection of the battle-ground will be
admitted when 1t is remembered that
the laws on duelIng in Delaware
are very loose, and, such as they
are, have never been enforced. The
Maryland & Delaware Railroad runs
through a wild and poor country, and ii
is safe to say that Bennett and May
might have fought a week al
Slaughters Station without molestation
from officers of the law. People in that
part of Delaware have as general thing
great respect TOR man who plays the
bully in any way, and had they known
Of the duel the officers would have been
on hand as eager spectators rather
than with the purpose of preventing the
fight. While the rest Of the world has
progressed, that part Of the peninsula
stands about where it did when Julian
May killed Cochran in 1913. From
what little is known OF the fight up to
this time, it appears that Bennett has
escaped, and May is badly wounded.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-09

THE ice broke above yesterday, and for
a while there were indications of a gen.
'eral smash-up. Had the immense gorges
OF ice come down with the rise that will
Geach here tonight, the losses would
have been terrible. The cold weather,
however, blocked the ice again, and we
are to have at least a respite with the
hope that the breakup may occur under
more favorable circumstances.