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Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-12-16

In Opposition to Mallhus.

The actual fccundi,y of the human race
has never approached its possible fecun-
dity. The possible rate of Increase in
the human species is said. upon good and
almost undispuled authority. to be a doub-
ling in every ten years. Nothing like
this. at any rate upon any considerable
scale, has occurred. Humboldt Judged,
according to The rate Of births and deaths.
that in some parts of Mexico The popua-
ton might double i,selfin nineteen years.
This is the highest instance OF fecun-
dity. In the States and in Canada the
population is supposed to double in 'wen-
" five years. This is the next highest
instance. Again. the possible number OF
children to a marriage, since 1t has been
sometimes attained. NAV be moderately
put at %. But how much smaller the
average numberp In England. for in
stance, Mr. Malihus himself calculates
the average family at 4.5. In Switzer.
land the average is said 10 be 8; but it
is not so The calculation was made for
mothers. Now. every married woman is
not mother Without entering into sta
tistics any further. we may affirm without
fear OF contradiction that in the case of
no nation. however crowded or however
scattered. has actual fecundi'y approached
possible fecundiy. What is the reason
of this Has the chick been vice, misery
or moral restraint The last it has never
been. nor has it been in great part either
of the Others. In the heallhiest countries,
where food was to be had in abundance,
where the parents were in the enjoyment
of the full vigor OF life, where every en-
couragement was given TO fecundty by
opportunity for marriage. the population
fell far short OF the possible number.
Health, then morals. favorable situation,
wealth-all combined have not produced
anything like what theory NAV lead us to
expect. We may then conclude that the
possible is not probable. and that repro
duction of the species W II never promo
tionately increlse.-7he University Mag.
dzine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-12-16

If your grocer has not got II send q three cent
stamp 70 The mannfacturers for a sample.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-12-16
On The lst OF J .nuary, 1879, the
DAILY
Kennebec Journal

will enter upon its Tenth Volume, with entire
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-12-16
District Court of the United States.
District of Maine.
In the matter of
JAM Savage,
R.nkrIlit.
I In
{ Bankruptcy.

In the matter of In
jams Savage, Rankruntcv
Bankrupt,
rEHIS is To give notice that petition has been
presented to the court this twenty first day OF
November 1873, by James savage oi Augusta, in
said District, "a bankrupt, individually and a.
member of the II ms of savage Berry Co., and
Powell, McCabe and Co, praying that he may be
decreed to have full discharge from all his debts
in iiyidual and co partnership provable under the
Bankrupt Act; and upon reading said petition,
IT is ORDERED by the court that hearing be
had upon The same on the first Monday OF
February, ID. 1873 before the court in
Portland. in said District, at 10 o'clock A
NJ, and that notice thereof he published In the
Daily kennebec journal, and the Daily Portland
Advertiser, news papers printed in sad District
week for three successive weeks, and once In
the Weekly Kennebec journal, and The Weekly
Portland Advertiser, the last publication 10 be
thirty days at least before the day of hearing, and
that all creditors who have proved their debts and
other persons IN interest, NAV appear at sald time
and place. and show cause, if any they have, why
the prayer OF said petition should not be granted
WM. L. PREBLE,
Clerk of the District Court for sad District.
udec4.& idec4-ll Is
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-12-16
NcQaI advertisements.
Notice OF Assignee OF Ris Appointment.

In THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
In the matter OF Adis w. Div,1
Charles X Libby and Henry In p.,lruntcv
Day, Partners, as Day \ Libby, "p'0'
Bankrupts,
DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
At Lewiston, the 18th day OF October, A. ID. 1873.
The undersigned hereby gives notice of his ap.
poiniment Assignee OF Adds W. Day, aud
Charles X. Libby OF Lewiston, In the County OF
tndroscoggin. and Henry Day of Monmouth, In
the County oi kennebec, and State oi Name,
within said District, VINO have been adjudged
Bankrupt upon their own Petition, dividually
and AS members OF the firm of Day Libby, by
the District Court of said District.
ii. A. WHEELOCk, Assignee.
OylI-t&W3w
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14
4 PROCLAM NATION
BY THE COVER NOR.

7 ELISHA p. FERRY. Governor Of the Ter-
IL ritory OF Washington, do hereby declare
that "A General Election will be held in said
Territory on Tuesday. the nth day OF Novem-
Der, A. ID. one thousand eight hundred and
seyeDty-eight, at which the foliwing named
officers will be elected. viz:
A Delegate To represent said Territory in the
Forth-SlNth Congrt ~ Of the United States.
An Adjutant General
A Hrigadier General.
A COmmissary General.
A Quartermaster General.
A Prosecuting Attorney fer the First Judi
cal District
A Prosecuting Attorney for the Second Ju-
dicial District.
"A Prosecuting Attorney for the Third Ju-
dicial District.
Members Of both branches of the Legislative
Assembly.
And all county and Precinct officers provided
The electors will also at said election vote
"For" or Against" the Constitution of the
State Of WashinRtO.i.
For or against" Separate Article No. one
OF said Constitution.
For or against" Separate Article No. two
of said Constitution.
"For' or Against" Separate Article No.
three Of said Constitution.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,
t@t have hsreuntO set my hand
SEAL and caused the Great Seal of
49, the Territory to be af6xed.
Done at Olympia, this twenty
eighth day OF August, A. d. one thousand eight
hundred and seventy eight, and of the indie.
pendence of the United States the one hundred
and third.
BY the Governor:
n. Ii. OwINGs,
Secretary of the Territory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

A FOND old couple in town are de-
termined not to let the young folks
have all the petnames to themselves.
She has the itch, takes snuff and
smokes, has one sore eye, big wart
on the end of her nose, and the old
man calls her " Sweetness!" He is
bald-headed, smokes strong clay
ripA and chaws ris-A~il, has only
one whole ear and part of another,
breathes a breath that would bore
hole through milestone, and the
old woman calls him My Beauty!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

The Odd Fellows, as per announce
ment, char tered the steamer Capital
yesterday, and went to the Sher-
wood place, where good day was
passed according to the programme
usually adopted on such occasions.
In default of a high toned ballroom,
dancing was performed on a spac-
icus scow, which accompanied the
steamer. The party returned at a
seasonable hour conscious of having
had good time.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

WHEN you hear a well-to-do citizen
numerically berating a daily paper
because it did not courteously and
gracefully announce the fact that
he had put a new picket on his fence,
that his wife had cut her finger or
that some other wonderful thing had
happened in the family, you may safe
ly conclude that he is not subscrip-
err to the paper he is abusing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

WHOEVER has a pocket edition of
Morgan'sSou country may perhaps
be able TO tell where Snoohootlum"
is, and that's where the champion
hunting and fishing team went this
morning.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

The yellow fever scourge in the
South is perfectly frightful. In
Memphis All new cases were report
ed in "a hours, and the we'll cannot
take care of the sick and dying.
Pecuniary aid is flowing in from all
quarters of the Union, but there is o
limit toits power in such a dire emer-
gency.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

The Postmaster complains that the
mail is not brought directly from the
cars to the Post Office, but is often
carried around the city till the pas
sengers are first disposed of, at their
respective quarters. The railroad
officials will doubtless investigate the
matter,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

PEOPLE living in proximity to
Union street, ask US to speak of the
dilapidated condition of Main Street
above and below that point. The
continued dry weather has had the
tendency to put the planking in such
a state as to be eminently dangerous
to both horses and vehicles. 1t GER
tAinly ought to be attended 10 be-
fore the Fair.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

A FIRE in Portland last Tuesday
destroyed three wooden buildings,
corner of Ash and Fourth Streets.
LOSS about $40 900, upon which there
was a partial insurance. The fire
originated in Chinese laundry.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

NOTHING like daily paper" ex-
claimed old Skin Flint, a non-sub-
scriber, as he gleefully read in bor-
rowed copy of the Experiment that
an umbrella had been found mt fked
with the initials s. F.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

To answer at once, numerous ques-
tons bearing on the subject, we quote
the following, which is the text Of
the opening sentence under Article
Nv, Section l, of the new constitu-
ton:
Every male person, over the age of
twenty-one years, belonging to either of
the following classes, who shall have re-
sided in the State for six months next pre-
ceding any election, shall be deemed q
qualified electOr at such election
LIST, Citizens ofthe United States.
I'd, Persons of foreign birth, who shall
have declared their intentions to become
citizens. confOrmably to the laws of the
United States on the subject of naturaliza-
ton, six months before offering to vote.
Sd, Persons of mixed white and Indian
blood, who have adopted the customs and
habits of civilization"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

SHsal Nsss~-We essau>as
fEo@ .osss s@.iuAsA - - Cs.u6y
Ssp<ri.AssA<ss. ths ial1swing -
and kgsNs sslsfiex 10 sw asuenrf
srseois: nse -. Tiny ssx-.i.sa
DISTRICTS in the co~nsy. /. tsssey-
eight d which school hss heea s,nxAs
II isa~s ess term dsriar sA< p.ss
year The number az sehssl eailA-
rem reported IN the eoansy j. LIT,
an Increase Of l7a in less sh4n rwo
years- The school tai for the wear
azaosais 10 ss.sII -. bot ~ shere
IA aehDqarn; Last ye~r si .sA-
Principally tLs tan i~vy o. the North
ern P.cIhe Railroad the .s-se rcaue-
ton Is rnade this ye@r in the sppor-
tionnsni al the school Bon<y. Th.s
places the pr naps&4 ap-orsionmens
At ~ 81. OLYMPIA diStri~, reports SIS
pupils and receives 81 AS 80 frou.
the ~chccl-fund, and las. OLYMPIA
lsJ pupils with demand Of ssss 80
on the public purse Tumwater re-
ports 30 pupils and receives s4o5.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

A SLIGHT mishap at the turn-table
last-night untitled the engine for
taking the train to Tenino to-day,
and hence no whistle created our
ears this morning. The mail was
sent out on q hand-car.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

ALLEN & TrrUs have orders for
about 700 feet of square-picket fence.
One-third of it is to enclose the Court
House lots, and the remainder is to
be used at the Episcopal Parsonage
and by Mr.. Dobbins in East Olympia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

The Scientific american says white
paper makes excellent dining table
cloths, ana when solled, such
spreads are all the better adapted to
kindling fires. This practice was in
vogue in Olympia twenty years ago.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

Rev. J. r. Thompson will preach
in the Presbyterian church, Sunday
morning aud evening, and at South
Union, in the afternoon. The morn
ing's lecture will he upon The
Parental Aspect Of the Fifth Com
mandment." A collection will be
taken up in the evening, aid to and in
relieving the sufferers from the yell
low fever.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

They have a Home, Sweet Home
Valley" in Oregon, and a " Paradise
Valley" in California. When ssrang-
ers ask about the att-sc.iuns In our
valleys, We have only to say, Come
and see"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

A Ma, Schvei-khard Of kskoske,
wis-, - IN even dozen Of lstasrs
in his na3s, with only three vovels-
He might sooa barn 10 speak Cur
eupkouios.s CAenuok-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

A eAHurL observer says that yes
ser<i~y wss the kr~s dag tAs SEE
cosld not be seen. for sunoke m N
otherwise clear sky. Many psssoes
never see the sun tail nine o'elock m
the morning the whole ysas roasd-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

IT is easy enough for anybody to
write . local, such - it 10. but to
put the l.oper spices in and know
just hov to temper them-thers's
the rub. II you don't believe il, try
"A
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

to set in that evening. So alasdos-
ing al ideas Of elk and deer asa
camp-lifs on lake Cushman, - hasfi-
" crossed the lake on our raft 10 on
camp, and found that we we're n0e
10 suffer the first Of our drea6sd
troubles, for our things were - ve
left them and the campfire barning
low. Bot for fear Of rain ssd 70
lesen the next days hbor ve bsOke
camp that afternooa % ssoon % ve
had RECALLED ourselves upon our four
pouod trout and some small fish,
and made tvo miles Of the home
ward march. and csmped in the
woods he~ale . small stream. The
next dsy. Ut one O'Clock, Ne had
crossed all the s~amps and cxhon~
conquered all the sallsi ADD emerged
ut Wafkin>ons, the sight ii the blue
waters AGAIN amply comPen~atinx
US for all our tolls. We embarked
again in Mr. Mciseavy's boat, after
thanking Mr.. Watkinson for has
many acts Of kindness, and spent
Saturday night At Union City. With
out further incident of importance
We arrived in Olympia on Monday. .
little after noon.
In conclusion, the writer would ex-
express the hope that the troubles If
this party will discourage NO one from
undertaking a pleasure trip to Lake
Cushman. 1t is n small but truly
beautiful lake, fed by q fine mountain
river, cold as ice and clear as crystal.
Tne abundance of fish can hardly be
exaggerated. Mr.. Watkinson and
his boys think of cutting trail from
Lillewaup to the lake, and if they do
this, it is certain that no excursion
in the Territory could equal for
sport and varied scenery trip to
Lake Cushman ria Lillewaup Falls.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

Tus People of the Dsllsssssgssssk
exeiasd over . ghostly visiaaa4. ~ seh
nigstly PsuDsaaAss thsir stsssts,
Ths sppazifioe. ervhsass1 i i, p.
peass shouf dusk and reoains for In
s'ess q Dose. seeking 10 be vifh.
.a&her tAaa avoid The erosd. II .p-
lsan - . dzas shaAos. and strikes
Aurur 10 al vbo have ssea il. IL i.
supPoszd By the eseduloas 10 he the
spirj. u Pat Whslsa, the man killsd
by Captain Baaghnan. of the s.enn-
e. Sysknne.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

E" rhs ol6os by the seA- is
the poetical msnser in which 9
stranger triss to identify the place
where this paper 10 psbli~b~d We
are happy in ackno~lsdging The Sg,-
ness Of his words which, 20 .ay the
least. indicate that his bump Of To-
eaiity is largely developed There
is something in . name after all.
They used 10 call us the Swamp Or
gan.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

Anozs the vsrssns al ysai0s fever
il BssisE r. Asa<x~Ss. At NsmrAzs.
Teans.nse. . former r<=s.&ent IL skss
pasrs. . .aa rs4srs>4 sA<r~sss b.
- knOwn-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

In - usAeruseed that Rev Mr..
Rcherss vili exmdxcs the s<xvsrss n
TIE II. r. Ckwrrk n~rf SanAny-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

A MAN 10 New York has Just OBJ
tanned . patent 10. preventing
picked eggs FROM bursting, b, sim
ply making . pin-hole through the
big end Of the shell. over the air-cell.
We once got . vigorous "pss" for
only trying to make . pin-hole
through . giri's dress at school.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

Tag SPirifaalssss Viii hold snosher
Grove meeting ON Sunday. the ssna
ins: These viii be but cns service.
nj 9 O'Clock II the weather ~ IN
favorable for an outdoor xsshering.
the rss<ling VII be heid in Chaas-
f,son Hall
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

Coon TENrL,Es Will leave here on
"Wednesday next, 10 attend the Grand
Lodge that conyeA-s at Seattle, on
the Isth instant.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14
NOTICE.

T>HETAX LIST OF 1878 AND TUNwATER
L Special School Tax List are now in my hands
for collection of taxes now due.
sfs~ Taxpayers Will please hand In
their POLL and Road FAX receipts
when callJOE 10 settle.
j. II. MUNSON,
County Treal tter.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-09-14

was a real mountain lake trout, &c
inches long. and weighing four
pounds aud four ounces. This is
accurate measurement with a steel
tape, and weighed by balance against
a watch, which Was weighed IN our
return. This species Of trout has
pink spots, and white fierh and is
unusually long though a beautiful
and shapely fish. Very few white
men have ever east line In The VA
tiers Of this beautiful lake, and the fish
with no enemies but their own kin,
have multiplied up TO the limit Of the
water to support them. Through
the clear water We could see them
PLAYING ia countless numbers and il
really desrarsed some~hst from the
sport, that the fish were Sd fine and
80 abundant
Eat a s;rong south wind was
hloxins. and the snow-erowned peak.
fhx. fsogn memories ct the White
mountains gre called Chieorua, Was
rnood,ly wrapping itself in mist and
c,ond. the sunshine ~as pale and Ne
locked into each Others faces and
sid" rain" And We agreed that
40 ill our cup 81 misfortune 10 The
brim ve needed bat too things. first
for the FIRE to consume our blsnkets
and prosisioes. second, for the rain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-01-04
GEORGETOWN.

How Mr.. THOMPSON SAYS HE WAS ROBBED.
About o clock, yesterday. Mr.. Frank ThOmp-
son, secondhand dealer, al No. 81 High stree,
says he was standing on the corner of Bridge
and Congress streets and that a negro mali
came mp To him. inquiTing where Mr.. Dunlop
lived. and that while talking with this man
another negro stepped up behind him aud
slipped his hand into his Mr. Isl right side
pants pocket. taking therefTOm about ais aud
ran. He says he chased the man down Con
greSs street crying. stop thief. &c.. and that
= was dropped by him, and that he then lost
sight of him.
POToNAC BOAT CLUB - At the regular
monthly meeting OF the Potomac Boat Club,
held Wednesday night. NJ the club rooms, in
West End Hotel, some new members were
elected, and a committee Oi l. appointed ~ ar
range for regatta i'm July next.
Mr.. CHAS. r.. MIN. a well-k uown George
fOnian. formerly Indian Commissioner. lies
dangerously i'll of paralysis at his residence
on High street.
The GEORGETOWN HEIGHTS SOCIABLE CLUU
announces hat its hop. for which invitations
have been issued, announced for tonight. n
the Seminary Building has been postponed 1,
Monday evening, January eth, ISIS At SAME
hour and place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-01-04
ALEXANDRIA.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Jasper col0rcd. who was
arrested on suspicion of being one oi IN. par
ties who assaulted aud robbed Mr.. Garrison.
near WaTTentOn. was again brought before the
mayor This morning. MIR GaTTi>on's father
was present aud testified that Jasper was not
the man. The accused also proved that he re
ceiyed the wound i'm his hand which was one
OF the circumstances against him. by the acct
dental discharge of pistol AZ his home in
Washington. Jasper was then discharged and
returned Ia Washington.
STORMY PAssAGE.-McntiOn was made yes
teTday of the detention of the steamship + C.
Knight, of the New York line, 10y stress al
weather. Captain Chichester reports that the
storm during Sunday and Sunday night was
the SeYereSt he has experienced in FIVE OF six
years. He was - hours out between SANDY
Hook and Cape Henry. He hove 10 for n hours
on FenWlN : Island, and during the entire time
the chief engineer stood al the throttle ri hOut
being relieved. Captain Chichester kept his
vessel head to the sea during the entire glie
ana she Weathered the storm beautifully.
lNSt' BoRDIN ATE.-SeVerdl members Of the
chain gang having become u8rUly and refused
10 work, they were brought before the MAYOR
yesterday evening. All of them finally agreed
10 work except >il&S Harris and jas. PipT~un
pOth colored. The mayer ordered these two 10
De Kept IN the station house on bread and water
unlii they We're ready to obey orders.
BAR ROOMS tLO>ED-Thc cXeFtipnS of the
Good IemplarS at DTainSVille. Fairfax county,
have teen 50 successful that the last one of the
places where liquor was sold in the village, has
been closed. and the lovers of the ardent now
nave 10 keepa demii John on hand Gazette al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-01-04
An Artillery Engagement.

HOW MAJOR HANNEMAN CALAMITY SUP
PRESSED NUTINT WITH HIS SWORD AND
THEN GRACEFULLY SURRENDERED To THE
POLICE COURT.
Several days ago a warrant was issued from
the Police Court against Major julius r.. Han
ncman, commander Of the District of Column
bia artillery corps, on complaint of John W.
Reynolds jr, private of his force, who mar
rated 10 the clerk that on New Years Eve the
Major summoned out his men To fire a salute
10 the New Year. While stationed on the field.
with guns loaded to the muZZle waiting for
their commander, complainant absented him
self for few minutes To- go to his house,
short distance of to get some refreshments.
On his return he found the Ma iOr had arrived
and was quite indignant at his absence with
out leave. He ordered complainant TO take off
his uniform and sword Immediately and as he
did not obey promptly, the Major took hold of
him himself 10 disr0be him. Some words
passed. and complainant remarked that if he
leit the command he would probably take
some OF his companions with him, where
upon the Major got into passion ana
struck him on the head with his drawn
sword, iniilcting painful wound. The
warrant was placed in the hands OF police
officer, which fact coming 10 the knowledge of
Hanneman, this morning quite early he sum
moned MS forces (seven mem and marched
into The Police Court, when but a few people
were present-the bailif, dOOrkeeper and a
Reporter or twO-aUd entering inside the bar
formed his men into line in front az making
the military salute, when the Major in true
iiliitNAN 'tg tluNdltN'u 'ttt vi Two. Sd
our honor, the court. we surrender This
announcement produced the effect of perfect
quiet and some embarrassment for 4 moment,
until Sergeant Ashton in charge of the pris-
0nerS dock, invited the conquered commander
and his force 10 be seated until the court
opened; when Prosecuting Attorney Coyle
asked Tor a p0stponement OF the hearing, rs
the complainant could not be present until
Monday. and asking that bonds other than a
personal TccOgHiLance be required, as the as
Nault was pretty serious one. Mr. \. III. Mil
data
was unnecessary, as no process had been
served on his client, who had voluntarily sur
rendered. Bonds were taken in 500, and the
men.