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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
Death-B Confession of a Muir
derer

About fifty years ago Mr.. Isaac Blake. broth
er Of George Blake, Esq, now living in Atkinson
Me. was returning from trip TO New Bruins
wick, where he bad been engaged in buy ing and
selling cattle, and other matters and brought with
him fifteen hundred dollars mostly in gold. lie
stopped in Bangor day or two where he was
seen by several acquaintances, and then started
on foot for Atkinson stopping the first night in a
tavern about nine miles north, IN what is now
Glenburn, near the foot OF the Jameson hill, so
called He was never seen heard from after
wards; but it was the general opinion that be was
murdered, and two persons were suspected, but
whether legal investigation b al 1t is not re-
membered at any rate, no clue was found to the
pei petrators of the crime. And il has renal ned
until about the first of March. 1873.
On that day man near 70 years DID, who has
lived in Milo, and about that section forty years or
more, was taken sick and, finding that he could
not live but few days Longer called in a neigh
Dor and made q confession OF being concerned,
with two Others, in the murder of Mr.. Blake at
Glenburn. He mentioned also Of committing
other crimes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
ZONES Of Alabama. Is a first rate specimen

Jones of Alabama. Is first rate specimen
of the democratic Congressman of the
period He voted against the seating OF
the democratic contestant from Massachu-
sets, on Wednesday, but on Thursday he
turned about and voted for him for this
thrilling reason. that while he thought the
republican was legally entitled to the seat,
the House decided the other way. and he
would bow 10 the will of the majority.
Which, being interpreted, means that
Jones follows his convictions till he finds
them unpopular in his party. when he
drops them and follows his party. When
Jones stood up and declared his CONVEX
sion on Thursday. the democrats applaud
ed with delight. They might well do it,
for Jones does them honor. He is per.
feet product of the political morality OF
his party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01

One year ago there were seven thousant
miles of railroads in operation in India
and twenty. five miles under construction
The cost of these roads was about
ninety-five millions of pounds, and the
income from them was more thar
four and a half millions OF pounds in ex
cess of expenses. One of the roads i,
fifteen hundred miles long, and another
thirteen hundred miles. All the grea
cities of the country are brought into con
nection with the railway system, and by
means OF more than seventeen thousand
miles of telegraph they are in connection
with each other, while ocean lines of tel
egraph connect them with the outsid.
world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01

Under democratic rule, before the enor-
nous War Debt, before the School Mill
Tax. before the necessity of establishing
Sinking Fund, the tax was mills, as
high. - 1t was in one year, with all these
burdens. under republican rule What do
our readers think OF that, and what has the
Standard to saye At the breaking out Of
the war the State was comparatively free
from debt. Who caused the war, and
why was 1t prolongedp Since the close
Of that unpleasant controversy" leading
citizens Of the South have freely admitted
that they never would have gone into the
struggle had they not received encour-
agement and promise of help from North
ern democrats. But this war debt of the
State, has been cut down the past ten
years, to the amount of between two and
three million dollars. How is that for re-
publican "misrule p Further comment
Is unnecessary, bat we have a few more
figures to present. 10 1869 the State as
sumed between three and four millions of
the municipal war debts of the cities and
towns Of the State. This money wen,
directly into the treasures of these towns
and cities. for the benefit Of the people
but 1t helped just 30 much to increase the
public debt. Would it be honorable to
repudiate itp Would the Standard suuves,
that 1t would lessen the taxes. For the
benefit Of the cause Of education. assur.
lag educational privileges to the poores,
child In the remotes district and hamle, n,
the State. the legislature 10 1873, estab
lished what IL known as the School Mn,
Fund, for which the sum of 1924, 579 is I,
be raised this year. Would the Standard
eliminate that, and strike . blow at on
educational interests But 1t would Jesse,
the taxes.
We have tried 10 make this case plain
bat somstimes men will see and under
stasd oaly By companions. New Yorl
city-ths duk Of iniquity, the hell upol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
Spring Hez Come.

After Rev. Paul Truehsmmer had made mo
ton to adjourn the Lime Kiln Club for one wear
and been declared out of ORDER the Presiden
read the following, supposed to have been com
posed by the Bear-rrap man:
"Spring hez cum wild all its sunshine,
Dosn' you year de frogs'
Doan' you hear the gentle zepyrs
Jumpin' DER de logsf
Spring bez cum with geotle showers,
How de pastur smiles!
How de cows sport ON de hillside
10 the latest styles
How de baby jumps an boilers!
How de biue-brds sing
How de man with de han organ
Smiles at ebbery fng.
Glad we isn't in de graveyard,
klvered under ground,
Whar we couldn't hear de breszes
Ez dey sigh around.
Now bring out de whitewash brushes,
Mix the kalsomine
Charge de usual price for ceilings
Make yer jobs look fine"
The club decided by unanimous vo,e to ac
cept, file aud preserve the ode, and Samuel Shit
went so far as to assert that he would give twent,
cents towards buying testimonial Of respect fo
the suthor.-Dstroa Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01

A report comes from Constantinople
that the Turkish government is about to
declare itself an ally of Russia and order
the English fleet out of the Sea OF Mar
mora; and this is quite probable as it is
certain that in the event OF war between
England Russia, the Sultan will be com.
PEELED to choose beteen the two, and make
Turkey an ally of one or the other Of
these powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
Chicago Produce market.


CHICAGO, March 80, 1878.
FLOUR-Extra spring 4,5oa5.75; western 4.4o
southern 70.
WHEAT-No. spring ll3hal4 No. 2 gilt edge
ll3S; Regular. ll01sd; Cash. lila; May,
MIA April, l.l2-ai.l2a No. g. LAX; reject
ed ST..
COKN-Sales gilt edre, 42h regular, 42ha-;
cash i2sa-; March 43Aa-; April. 2ha-; May,
i31s a431a June, i3s rejected 361..
OATS Cash 25'.; March 23. April 23<a
90; May, aka.
RYE-5sh.
BARLEY-4i.
DRESSED HOGS-4l2a4.l2h.
PORK-Casn S45-a95o-; March 9.J5--a45-;
Apri s.60aAa; May 975a751s June 9.77kaSo.
LARD-Cash "a 22h Nj. 7.l5-a7.l5;
April, ..l2-a7l5; May 750a30ll June, 1870 ass.
BULK MEATS Shoulders 81 So, short rib
sides as: short clear rib = w clear sides
54a6z.
WhlSKEY-l0t.
FREIGHrS-Corn to Buffalo 3k cents; wheat
do cents.
RECEIP rS-Flour 5000; wheat $1,000; corn.
~, 500; oats i,CuO; rye 5000; barley IA 100.
SHlPMENTS-Flour 5000; wheat Il 100; corr
lls0oo; oats 70 900: rye 500; barley 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01

New Hampshire is getting ready for
another election. She has double dose
OF politics this year, and in November has
TO 60 over the same ground she covered
10 March. Ii is said Gov. Prescott will
not be candidate for another term. The
democrats will probably nominate Nc
Kesn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01

Reflect that in every cemetery IL OF the silent
tenants are the victims of neglected coughs and
colds and If YOU are thus afflicted avoid their
fate by resorting at once to HALLS Honey Of Hore
hound and Tar. an immediate, agreeable, and GER
tain means of cure. Sold by all Druggists.
Pixies Toohache Drops cure in minute.
marl- +&wlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
$360,0O0
1880
80,479
224.579
$712.558
675,l73
$685.
Leaving,

raised for the Public Debt due in 1877, the
interest on Public Debt, the Sinking Fund
and School Mill Tax, exceeded the whole
State Tax BY &37. 1886.
In 1877 there had accumulated in the
State Treasury. under the excellent man.
agement Of the republican party. some
over S300. 900. saved to the people through
the strictest economy exercised in the
public expenditures. Now. the question
camc. shall this money lie idle in the
treasury, without drawing interest. or
shall ii be used. and thus relieve the peo-
pie from paying taxes to just that amount
II was thought best by the legislature Of
that year to use some, il not all. of this
surplus, In paying the regular running ex-
penses Of the State, and for this reason
the State Tax was reduced TO three mills
on the dollar. 1t was reduced to three
mills on account of the surplus; the sur
plus being used up. we return this year to
the ordinary rate of taxation; and imme-
diately the Standard bowls. "incroase OF
taxationp Our readers may see the
groundIessness of the howl.
The annexed table will show the rate
Of State taxation on each dollar of the
valuation, from 1865 to 1876, inclusive:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL,
Boston stock List.

lSaIes at Inc BrOkere' BOard.J
BOSTON, March 80, 1878.
Eastern Railroad, Gal
Boston n Maine Railroad l07-al0o1s
Portland, Saco & Portsmouth, 80 asO
Boston 4 Maine Raj road Is, lila
Eastern Railroad new, a62-
Maize Stale Us, ll2-a0UO-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
Special Notices
F. w. KINS1AN & co,

Has opened FIRST CLASS DRUG STORE on
Water ST.. where they will be pleased TO see ali
III .ir old friends and former customers. Also
agent for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
Another Clergyman Writes:

Another Clergyman Writes:
my voyage to Europe is indefinitely postponed
have discovered the Fountain of Health on th
side ofthe Atlantic Three bottles of PERUVIAN
SYRUP have rescued me from ithe fangs of tn,
fend, Dyspepsia"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
The State Finances.

The Maine Standard Of last week hal
m article on the above subject. which
while not undertaking to give facts anc
figures, Is 90 untruthful and unjust. and SC
calculated TO mislead, that we invite the
attention Of our readers to careful con-
sideraiiou of few facts and figures bear.
ing upon the subject. The figures we
shall give can be verified by reference to
the Official documents to which every citi-
zeu and tax payer Of this broad common
wealth may have access. II Is easy
enough for the Standard to cry lin
creased expenditures, "high taxation
equivalent to confiscation." and the like
but le. us see how unsubstantial are these
statements in the light of solid facts.
In regard to the State Tax for the pres
ent year, the inference the Standard writ
er intends his readers TO draw from his
remarks, 10 that the increase of the State
Tax over 1877 is on account OF the in
crease in the expenditures Of the State
government, which is in republican hands.
Now let us look at some of the facts in
the case. guided by figures that wit not
lie and which the Standard dares not pub
lish.
The total amount of appropriations for
this year. 1873, made by the last legisla-
ture, Is .847 less than the appropriations
of 1877, Gil 1888 less than those of 1876,
and e205, 1897 less than those OF 1854
large and steady cutting down of expend-
itures. under republican rule, and this de-
crease has been going on ever since the
assumption by the State Of municipal
war debts. What answer have you to
make to that, Mr.. Standard
II may be asked. ii this be so, why the
increase of the State Tax one mill more
In 1873 than II was in 1872 If there has
been this reduction 10 the RAINING ex-
penses of the State Government. which
you claim. Mr.. Journal, why this increase
We reply: examine carefully the various
items Of expenditures to meet which this
Stste Tax 10 raised, and the figures readi-
~ answer the question. In the list of ap.
preparations for the year 1877. we find
the following:
Interest on Public Debt. $500. 900
Public Debt due in 1877, AZ 500
Sinking Fund. SO.479
School Mill Tax, 224 .579
Total. $712,55S
State Tax Of 1877, 675,l73
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01

An Eminent Divine OF Boston says:
81 have used the PERUVIAN SYRUP for some
time past; 1t gives me NEW vIGOR, BUoYANCY
OF SPIRITS, ELASTICITY OF MUSCLE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
From the Trumpet and Cniversaii.
Magazine.

"Manv of ~ personal friends have been cured
by the PERUVIAN SYRUP, bat we have one proof
more powerful than all these, and that -FOUR
OWN Personal EXPERIENCED No authority
can put this down-no argument can contradict 1t
and no I'D word shall be spared on our part I'M
til a knowledge of this blessing shall he spread
broadcast among the people,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-01
PERUVIAN SYRUP
PERUVIAN SYRUP
PERUVIAN SYRUP

Protected Solution of Prot oxide of Iron.
One Of the Most Eminent Jurists in New
England
writes to friend as follows: 81 have tried the
PERUVIAN SYRUP, and the result fully sustains
your predictions. II has made A NEW MAN of
me; Infused into my system new vigor aud energy.
am no longer tremulous and debitated, as when
you last saw me, but stronger, heartier. and with
larger capacity for labor, mental and ply sica,
than at any time during the last five years,
The New York herald., 1878-09-13

quarter, but along the backstretch Turner tapped
him. and the pair raced head and head 10 the home
drawing away ana keeping up his pace, won easily
by two lenashs In 2591a.
The last event OF the day was adssn Of two mi les,
for all ages purse $500. -Four started these being
Nichols KING Faro, swigert's Mahisi!ck. Hanoock's
the pools King Faro brought 500. Mahi-
stick $50. The told s2L Pinksrton jumped away
with the lead, Poetess second, Mahlstick third and
King Faro fourth. On the turn Mahlstick was Load
ing the quartet Poetess being second, three lengths
lead i've lengths Pootess second, King Faro third
and Pinkerton bad fourth They raced In this erder
past the half and three-quarter poles, but down
tho gap, aud at tho ~ stand ' Ma1lsticH lab ic was as
one length only the bost of 1t, while
fhey went around the turn and the quarter In this
way without materially changing positions. but going
sticking TO her work couragsousy, headed him at the
nall Going around the turn King Faro was called
upon and moving up with Will no shot by the
pair, and coming away creditably won tho dash IN q
canter by twenty lengths. Mahlstick second,
halt length 10 front Of Pooless, third, and Allan
Pinkerton bad fourth. The mile run in 1:5S
anG the raco in 04.
II raned heavily and continuously during the pro-
gress OF tho races.
LEXINGTON, Ky, SEPT. L. 1S7s.-FouRrH DAY
OF THE FALL MEETING OF THE kEsruc1Y AS
socIArioN-FIRsr RAcE.-Purse, $780, Tor all ages;
Sloo to the Irs and 500 to the second horse One mile
and an eighth.
Il ~ Itcsipoehb Gu j. MinnOck, years, Dv
Glenolg, dam Mink, 02 lbs Observation-Disclosures. i
b. G. fhomas' !. Heresay, years, by Australian,
dam Dixie, w IDS. z
d. Swigerrs G. lillian, years, by Melbourne, Jr.,
dam Alumni, 20 lbs...... -.....................
Galloway N Co. b. c. FAIR Count, years, by War
Dance, dam by Second Lightning. 90 lbs ........ 4
Samuel y Saycr's b. I. Florence AndersoD,i
years, by Enquirer, dam Saiie Anderson, 107
James I. Keliar's ch. Ada s., years, by Astsr-
ola, dam jennie L.. 92 lbs. Observation-Disclosures.
Time, 209la.
Day- n |,
ages oil which $500 TO tho first horse $50 to tho
second. One mile and half.
7. J. Nichols blk. G. Ed Turner, years. by En-
quirer, dam Kate Walker, lO7 lbs. .....-...... l
D. Swigsrrs BE- c. Mexico, years, by Asteroid
Time, 2:b914.
SAME DAY-FuRD RACE.-Purso $500, for oil ages,
OF which $3.50 to the first and $50 10 the second
horse. Two miles
I. J. Nichols b. c. King Faro, years, by Phacton,
dam by Kught OF st. Gsorge Ito lbs.
d. Swigcrps b. c. Mahlstlck, years, by Lever,
dam Rebecca 7. Price, 1l0 lbs................. 2
Loud a. Co IS b. I. PoeteBs, years. by Longfellow,
dam by Lexington, l07 lbs. ibs..................... 8
&. Hancock's b. c. Allan Pinkerton. years,
by Glen Atho, dam Susan Overton, ITO lbs .... A
Time, 4:04.
The New York herald., 1878-09-13
RACKETS.

At McQuades court, No. 40i Madison street. this
city, yesterday afternoon, In presence Of large
dience grand contest Of American rackots was be-
gun. Tho rub Is tho best six in eleven games. The
contestants arc Mr. Thomas J. Moore aud Mr..
Ephraim Post Six OF the games were played, result
Ing IN VIC, as oach won three Tho remaining hve
Following Is tho sc0re:-
Mr.. Moore. 81 10 10 2l IL 2l-ll5
Mr.. POST. 20 II II IL II lila
AT the court OF ~ Hicks, Hoboken, Professor james
kcatins played rub best thrso in hvs games OF
American rackcts. with Messrs. T. Goodwin and J.
Kerwan. In each game tho Professor gave his an
tagonist ton aces TO begin with. Following is the
Professor Kcating.... q 81 10 IS 2l-1oO
Goodwin and Kcrwan ~ 20 81 81 IL 0s
The contest at American rackets ut Casoy's court,
Douglas street, Brooklyn, was single handed. Mr..
James McEvoy played against Mr.. Michael Connolly.
Tho latter was gwen ton 70 begin with In each
game. Following Is tho score:-
MIR. Connolly. Observation-Disclosures. II Is 13-4o
MI. NcEVoy... Il 2l-4S
The New York herald., 1878-09-13
THE BOWLING CUP REGATTA.
SIX STARTERS AND 4 DULL coNTEsT--pAaK-
HEsa ppuvcuro rrntgrr

SIX STARTERS AND 4 DULL CONTEST DARK
NESS PREVENTS THE FINISH.
Tho third regatta for tho possession Of the Dowiing
silver cup OF yesterday afternoon on the Harlem
River. Tho conditions under which tho cup Is TO fall
finally into the hands OF tho owner of any boat is
that shall bo throe times successvelv othor-
Wise, by any one boat, so that tho boat which
shall first score It's third victory will bs entitled TO
tho prizo Tho cup Is worry handsome silver Que,
standing eighteen inches In height, and valued at
sloo II has bosn woa twice by tho Emma d., OF the
Empire Ciub-the nrst nmo Last year, aud
again last spring. Tho race was thrown
open to all boats, from whatever quarter,
undcr twonty-o feet rhis liberal offer brought
out from Communipaw, David Murphy, yesterday,
with his yacht Brothers. made n lively for the
Otbor boats In the race, ali OF which belonged 10 the
Empire Club The day was anything but propitious,
The New York herald., 1878-09-13

ter"
"a cutterf What is a cutterY"
beE'
sAh, yes"
.sWeli. Larry Hyer carried o roulette wheel, and
was gOin' to open IL out the track. They was all
together night, and Conner and the rest OF the
Charleston men said Larry shouldn't use the wheeL
advised Poole and the boys clear out altogether
Conner threatened to shoot Poole Oh sight II he mot
him out the track. Seem as the Charleston men
was too many for 'eIn. Larry Hysr and 81 Shay ana
George Doremus took tho hint and quit the town.
They wanted Poole to 60 with 'em bur he swore by
blank, he wouldn't go for any blanked blanked
Charleston sons 0: blanks out Of bank' He went
and bought hum knife and put 1t IN his pocket, and
next day out he went TO the track. Arthur Conner
hai heard how tho other boys had lett Poole, and
says he:-'By blankl Poole's game man. and them
sons OF blanks IL pack OF cowards' So when he met
Poole, instead of shootin' he walks up to him aud
holds out his hand. Conner and Poole was friends
from that day Oh"
PORTRAIT OF POOLE
"Was Poole In tho habit OF carrying armsr"
sNo," answered Alderman. ~ never knew or
about SIX weeks before Bakor shot HIM. That was
after Poole and julie Johnson met Baker and Tom
McCann night at the Gem, and Baker and Nc
Cam drawed pistols on 'cm."
s.Como over here" said Bennie, "over across tho
street, yondor; III show you Poole's picture.'
Against the wall opposite tho bar in neighboring
saloon hangs large sized pho oograph Of Poole. who
rs most widely known boxer, but whose exploits
IN u hundred barroom "scrimmages'' arc familiar TO
the memories OF many mddle.aged residents of the
down town wards. The features preserved by this
photograph were striking and would have been hand
some but for certain ignoble indentation at the
tempos. Tho cyos bold and piercing, but not
vindictivc. Tho frank expression OF the mouth
interiered With by thick mnstache, artihcialy
turned up at the ends in the Austrian style. Poole
dressed With self-denying good taste, and appeared
to the mass OF people Ike the .gentloman" his
friends like 10 call HIM. He would have been taken
Tor gambler sooner than tor bruiser, but ne never
displayed passion so strong that which ho had
fighting men.
The New York herald., 1878-09-13

Score ty Iantags
Clubs Isl. I'd. 3D. 4ns. 9th. 9th 7M 8Lh 9M
W@GiS'ss@..y:: Wi.ofS.. 8 9 "a O.
Runs carned-Moutgomcry. s; Witoka. 2. First
base by errors-Montgomery, z; Witoka, T. Total LETT
on bases-Montgomery, 3; Witoka, 3. Total base
hits-Montgomery, 8; witoka, -. Struck out-Monl
gomery, l; Witoka, l. Umpre-Mr. Kicker, Of
Alaska Club. Time OF gamo-Two hours.
At Staten Island game was played in which the
two mines were selected from the Staten Island
ball and Cricket Association Nine cricketers played
against mixture OF the first and second Mines Of the
baseball cuD. An enjoyable afternoon was spent In
this friendly contest. The game was brought a
slose by darkness, ut tho conclusion OF the sixth In
ning, tho score standing 10 to 10
Tho game at Hudson between the Hudsons ana Hay.
makers, OF Troy, esulted iavor Of the latter by
score OF to 2
tcrday between tho Nationals and Uticas, which ro-
suited In a tie, the score standing at 3 TO g.
Tho games 10 be played to-day are as folows:-
Alaska aud Wtoka, on tho Centennial Ground Astor
and Orange, on the Union Ground Hudson and Fly
away on tho Capitoiine Ground; AoIyokos and New
Bcdfords, at New Bedford.
The New York herald., 1878-09-13
BASEBALL.

TWO POORLY CONTESTED METROPOLITAN
CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES-THE ASrOHS AND
MoNTGoMEBYs BOTH BADLY BEATEN.
Tho Metropolitan championship game on the
Union Ground yesterday afternoon, between Hud.
sons, Of Brooklyn, and tho Astors OF this city was
poorly contested the part OF the Astor Club who
made total OF twenty one and but one single
base hit during tho game The Hudsons played
strong game both at the bat aud in the fold. or the
sixteen runs scored by tho Hudsons only one was
armed tho boing scored by the AstOra
Raleigh Scnanck Lawn, Morgan, Hurley, Hayes and
Purcell played well In their respective POSITIONS The
folio wing Is tho
The New York herald., 1878-09-13
YACHTING NOlES.

Schooner Vesta, n. Y.Y.C., Mr.. J. r. Keene, which
lay on the HERALD Telegraph Station at Whiio-
stone l., during tho past week. started eastward
cruise yesterday.
Sioop Alert, N.YY.C., was yesterday beached at
West Farms, having her bottom cleaned. She would
proceed to New London meet her owner, Mr.
Henry +. Vail, soon rs wind favored