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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-27
General News,

Counterfeit new silver dollars are in circula-
ton.
Col T. W. Higginson, the author, will sail for
Europe in MAY.
1t takes one less time to get over ones own mis-
fortune than to be reconciled to a neighbours good
fortune.
Hon. j. Clancy JONES' Minister to Austria dur
ing Buchanans administration, died in Reading,
Pa, Sunday night
William +. Rice of Maine was one of the grad
usting class of the Medical Department of Col
umbia University, Washington.
The fat girl of Iowa is dead. She measured
seven feet around the waist, aud was never com
pletely Rugged. There were giants in those
days"
1t Is now asserted that Mr.. Charles Francis
Adams, Jr will probably accept the Government
dictatorship of the Pacific Railroads.
Women who would hesitate about CRYING before
husband or a lover have no scruple about she'd
ding tears before an audience. 1t is with their
emotions as with their shoulders; they are only
displayed in public.
Senator Timothy o. Howe who has Just made a
powerful speech in Congress, on the President
policy, Is native Of Maine, born in the town OF
Livermore in 1916. He is serving his third term
in the Senate, and is a man of influence in his
own party.
Three Brooklyn boys abandoned their homes
last Tuesday and left for the plains of the ia,
West with arving-knives. The names and age.
OF the three rovers are William Garnett, fourteen
George Wills, seventeen and John Cordona
seventeen. Nothing has been heard of them
since, and their parents are in great distress
Dime novels did it.
Somebody writes to Boston newspaper to sug
gest that bulldog is good thing to keep in q
bank lie should be treated and fed well, anc
trained to his business. Nobody should feed hin
out one OF the bank officials. 1t would then b,
Impossible to bride him, and if he could not over
power burglar, he could at least give timel,
warning. He would never prove defaulter. AND
ms salary need not exceed 1855 bones Der apuum
There Is one sentence in the Fast Day procls
j mstion Of Gov. Fairbanks, of Vermont. vhio,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-27
STATE OF MAINE.
BY THE GOVERNOR.

In accordance with long established custom,
and by the advice of the Executive Council, do
hereby appear appoint
Thursday, the Eleventh day Of April, 1873,
AS ADAY OF
Public Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer.
to be observed by the people of this State in
solemn recognition of the obedience and worship
due from us to Almighty God, in humble az
acknowledgement of our trangressions OF His laws
and in earnest supp!ication for divine help and
guidance.
Gires at The Council Chamber, at augusta this
fsceafy;fnh day Of March. IN the gear Ofour LORD
one thousand eight hundred and serenfy-eiqh
and Of the Independence Of The United States the
one hundred and second.
SELDEN CONNOR.
By the Governor.
g. j. CHApBoURNE, Secretary OF State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-27
The Wonders of the Photograph.

Mr.. Edison, inventor of the phonogrsph, thus
speaks of his wonderful invention and its posi-
bilities:
The instrument is so simple in its construction,
and its workings so easily understood that one
wonders why il was never before discovered.
There is no electricity about it. 1t be carried
around under a mans arm, aud its machinery is
not a hftieth part So intricate that of sewing
machine. 1t records sl sounds aud noises. The
professor blew in it al intervals, and the matriy.
recorded the sound and returned it. He whisted
air from the Grand Duchesse," and back it
came, clear fife and in perfect tune. he rang
a small bell in the funnel. The vibrations were
recorded, and ON resetting the Cylinder, the tin
tinnabuatory sounds poured out soft and mellow.
Mr. Edison coughed, sneezed, and laughed at the
moulh-piece, and the matrixes returned tue noises
true die. The possibilities and capabilities OF
this remarkable instrument are wonderful Dolls
and toy dogs be made to reclle nursery bal
lads, and wax figures of notabiltles can use the
voice aud language OF their originals. A promi-
nent Snowman has already taken steps toward the
formation of a useum of wax figures similar to
Madame Tussauds in London. All the figures
are to speak. Matrixes of the voice and words of
a gentleman, whose limitations OF Edwin Forrest
are astonishing. ale to be secured and placed in
the breast of the wax statue of the great
The voice and outward Appearance of Mr.. Forrest
are TO be perfectly copied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-27
Washington News.

The Journal correspondent teegraphs
Senator Howe has made a most remarkable AS
sault upon the President, the more effective be-
cause 1t did not appear to be prompted by wrath
but to the effect OF honest republican indigna-
ton at the contemplation of what he regarded as
departures from the tIme-honored landmarks
The Disguised and disappointed republicans were
present IN force to enjoy this hostile demonstra-
tion against an unappreclative administration.
They openly applauded several telling points, nor
was there any lack OF appreciation on the floor of
the Senate Judge Howe is not generally an at.
tractve speaker, yet he commanded the undivided
attention OF nearly every Senator for two hours
and a half. Almost every Senator listened, and it
was evident that number of leading republicans
Endorsed all that he said.
The speech was evidently carefully prepared.
There was logical precision of statement, inter
spersed with rhetorical commonplaces, scriptural
quotations and jocular remarks, which showed
how II had been put together piecemeal, like an
Old-fashioned bed quilt. Tue only continuous por-
ton Of tue speech was its cAptlUus carpbg criti-
cism of the President
The Globe correspondent telcgraphs:
Senator Howe engaged the attention of a
crowded Senate for more than an hour in caustic
criticism OF tue Presidents during the first
year OF his Administration. lie brought applaus Sc
IRON the galleries by saying that If Packard wa,
not elected in Louisiana, Hayes was not elected ;
also that II Hayes is usuiper Nichols also is
The speech was greatly relished by the immense
crowds, including many ladies'.
The Advertiser cbaracterizes the speech as 1.-THE
mshgnty OF weakness"
The silver men attempted Monday to put
through, under suspension OF the rule, their bill
to compel the coinage of gold and silver on equal
terms, which means free coinage of sllver,-but
were sOundiy beaten and very much discouraged
in regard to their power to do more mischief.
Secretary Schurz was taken suddenly i'll in his
Office at the Interior department Monday, and was
at once driven home in his carriage. lie was not
Frustrated, hut experienced a sudden nervous
shock OF serious nature, which must be regard
ed as warning that he has overworked his pow
ers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-27

deserves reproduction. II reads "Let u. espec-
tally pray that He will graceousy vouchsafe to
make and keep us as individuals, and as a State
and nation. inhexibly honest, even in times OF
financial depression-so shall we fulfill our high
destiny, and transmit to our children unimpaired
the rich legacy received from our fathers
II don't object" said the Quarterma.ter, on
Sunday morning, while our ship was running
towards the Equator, before the northeast trade
wind, 81 don't object to prayers when il blows q
hurricane or when we are on ee-shore. But
here we are called aft to prayers when the wealth
er is as fine as ever was made; fair winds every
day; clear sun at noon; skysails, studding sails
and everything else set not a brace or sheet I'M
Delayed for weeks the ship going ahead so steady
that she could carry glass OF sherry on that
capstan, and not spill drop of it But prayers it
Is, according to orders Now, what's the good of
II ,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-27

Mr. Blaine held Secretary Schurz be-
fore the fire, roasting him quite severely
in reference to his timber suits. Mr..
Blaine accused him of sending spies to
hunt up men who had cut few cords OF
wood for family use or for mining pur-
poses, from government lands and made
them pay dollar Il cord stumpage, or
have them arrested while timber thieves
on a large scale got Oft lightly Mr..
Schurz defends himself by telegraph, with
what the Tribune styles weak apology
or denial -.NachiaS Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-27
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, March 26 1873.
FLOUR-Extra spring i.50a5.75. western 4.4O
southern 900.
WHEAT No. spring lO6-a& No. gilt edge
1914 Irregular. l051sa, Cash. 1067sa-; May,
lOi1la April, LOG. a.o6js No. 3. LOO; reject
ed SD.
corn Sales gilt edge, i2a; regular, 42aa-;
cash Isa}s March % Il; April, II 9sa1 May,
42sa424 June, 4la rejected 36ls.
OATS Cash 23I; March 23hs; April 231.a
00's May, 2f1sa26a.
RYE 557z,
BARLEY-i7n45h.
DRE5 SED HOGS-4 l2a4.l2k.
PORK-Casn 30-a945--; March '9I5--a45-;
April 8 42a9s May 9I0ai2h; June, 9.55a67h
LARD-Cash 7lO-a .l2a; Ma ch 715-a7.l5
April. 1.l2-a7.l5; May 72oa22h June, 7.27 HasO.
BULK MEATS Shoulders 3l1a5's, short rib
sides DAD; short clear rib "a az clear sides
6Aa64.
WHISKEY-l0t.
FREIGHrS-Corn to Buffalo ga cents; wheat
do cents.
RECEiPrS-flour II 000; wheat 10000; corn.
300; oats Zoo; rye 20 900: barley 1900.
SHlPMhNTS-tlour g,00J; wheat II OUU; corn
10000; oats 26 600; rye $3.50; barley 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-27

KENNEBECC Yin Probate Court held Il
Augusta, onhe second Monday Of March, 1873.
John WALTON, Administrator on the Estate
- OF James +. Robinson, late of Mt. Vernon.
in said County, deceased, having presented his first
account of administration Of laid Estate for
Tor allowance
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the second Monday OF
April next. in the ke1nebec Journal a newspa-
per printed In Augusta, that all persons interested
may attend at a PROBATE Court then to be held
at Augusta, and show cause, il any, why the
same hould not be allowed.
II. K BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register. 3wi4.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber
~ has been duly appointed Adm inistratrix on
the estate of
SULLIVAN WASHBURN, late of Farming tale
in the county of Kennebec, deceased, intestate and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond ab the
law directs All persons, therefore, having de-
mands against the estate of said deceased, are de-
sired to exhibit the same for settlement; and ali in
debted to said estate are requested to make immed
late payment TO ABBY WASHBURN.
Jan. %, 1878, Swl6s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-27

home. Whichever way we turn. the argu'
ment is all in favor of a return to the
farm, and to the primitive occupation of
man. Aud had we voice louder than
that of Bill Aliens, that would reach
from one end OF the country to the other,
we would say to the young men, Stick
10 The Farm"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-27
FINANCIAL Il COMMERCIAL,
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York, March %.
Money loaned a, 4-a6s on call and closed at g.
per ceat.
Sterling quiet at 1861 as7- tor 60 days, ass asp
for demand.
Gold opened at lOl y and closed ut lOl5.
Carrying rates, ga to per cent. Borrowlsg rates
Sa9-.
Clearings, sl2 900 900 Custon receipts ,s24O 900.
Treasury disbursed-sA0 00 intere It, 100000 for
bonds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-27
Special Notirrs
F. w. KINSnAN & CO.,

Has opened a FIRST CLASS DRUG STORE on
Water ST., where they Will bo pleased to see ali
their old nds and former customers. Also
agent for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-27
A 9 ARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in.
discretions of youth, nervous weakness, early de.
cay, loss of manhood, &C., will send receipt
that Will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy was discovered by missionary in
South America. Send self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station d. Bible
House. New York CITY. septl5-snteod&wlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-27
J. 81. Bosworth & Co.'s
Celebrated
STARCHlENE!
PERFUMED STARCH GLOSS,
For Hot or Cold starch.
A Great Discovery!

Owing TO an urgent demand for a laundry prep
aration at low price we have decided TO place on
the market "A new aud elegant preparation At 40
cents Per Bottle. This article is scientifically
prepared. Fully undet standing the wants of
hou ekeepers, ii is entirely free from any injurious
matter, and contains no greasy substance. IL pre-
vents the iron from sticking. and superior laundry
finish Il obtained with a common Flatirou, gives
colOred goods look of newness, makes cotton
look AS nice as Rnen and prevents mildew.
TESTIMONIALS.
BOSTON, Feb. 1st,tls7s.
Gents Having used many kinds of preparation
for dong up linen must say that your STARCH.
LENE Tar suipasses them all. Ii keeps the iron
from sticking, and gives such beautiful fms
that il is pleasure to be in the laundry.
Mrs. Z. l.. DANfORrH.
750 Shawmut Avenue,
BOSTON. Feb. 2. 1878.
Gents Having given your SrARCHLENE a fair
and impartial trial most candidly recommend it
10 housekeepers the best article for the laundry
that have ever used.
Respectfully Yours,
Mrs. Z. PIERCE,
Is SO. Russell st.
a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-27
AS DAY OF
Pnhlie Humiliation. Fasting and PRAYER.

BY the Governor.
s. j. CBApBoURNE, Secretary Of State.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-14
Why he was Ianpolite.

About 6 O'Clock last evening a young
woman. carrying a babe about year old.
entered a car bound for West Philadelphia.
and dropped into vacant seat beside Il
sprucc-looking young man. As she Was
busy searching for ticket, the yonn:ssey.
attracted by the glitter of the v"nn. nnn =
watch chain. made grab Tor it snd tll
over into his lap. The mother quickly
reached tor the cl.ild, ana rs she did SO no.
trrd 4 heavy h0wR settle on the young
mans brow, SO with trembling voice she
mnttered an apology. Instead Of receding
the frown on his brow grew deeper, and.
rudely turning his back upon her, lie
snatclied a paper from his pocket and pre-
tended to read.
A few blocks further on. as tall. sharp
featured woman arose and left the car. the
young man heaved a sigh Of relief. folded
up his paper. and, turning to the discom-
fitted mother. he whispered: Excuse me.
madam. for behaving so much likean IDIOT:
but | had to prrtend to be awful cross. for
that wall-eyed woman Who just left the
ear lives next door 10 the young lady call
upon, and if hadn't pretended to be very
angry she wouLl have kicked up muss
by telling my girl that was married, for
she saw NE have my wife and baby with
me in the cars. 1t is very r,ule, know;
but l hope you will excuse me when tell
you that the girls father is worth ovel
$4,000. and l don't want any thing to cause
hard feelings between us. s.'-PA;ladelpAia
Chronicle.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-14
Colorado Giants and Mats.

Although Mr.. Conant. who discovered
the giant now on exhibition in Denver. is
in all probability telling the truth as re-
yards tie manner by which he came into
possession of the monster. it is quite likely
that it is tie work Of human hands, mod
eled after the fashion Of man. Scientists
Who have just examined it pronounce it
statue ncule many years ago by the -Aztecs
who inhabited Southern Colorado. Al
ludins 10 the giant As being Il hoax. the
Denver News retreshes the minis Of its
readers about the Pixies Peak rat hoax
which was perpetrated about two months
ago. 1t says:
1.-The most successful hoax of modern
times, and one that seems destined to live.
in history, is the story OF child having
been dcvoured by rats at the signal station
on Pixies Peak, and the terrific combat
waged against the army Of rodents by the
child's parents. \ late number Of Leslie s
Illustrated Tones reprints this clever hoax,
witt, cut showing the progress of the
bate in the signal o!iice-Sergeant o 'keei
being shown in the act of clubbing an
army Of rats, while his heroic wife, having
thrown coil OF wire like L,sso about
her husband, is about to turn loose the
electric current from the battery, by the
ai,l OF which, it will be remembered. the
rats were driven of, but not until after
they had eaten np the baby. The hoax
has been copied into half the newspapers
OF the wOrkl, and translated into dozen
languages. Everybody has read it, and
every visitor to the Peak il anxious to hear
about the rats and see the grave and monl.
lnent of the poor child.
Long articles have been written ans
Published by scientists to prove that re.
dents do not inhabit rocks above the tim
ber line, but all to no effect. for people ART
more ready to believe good story than ;
dry truth, and 50 the rat story is every.
where credited. 1t seems almost superilu
Gus, therefore, to say that it was only 6
clever hoax; that there are no rats or
Pixies Peak; that they never ate a baby
and that there was no baby for them te
eat."
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-14
0e~&$
II USeN.

''Speaking about mules.' remarked a
siN-f0oter in Arkansas. as he cracked his
whip ut market. I've got a mule at home
which knows as much rs do. and | want
to hear soIaebo'iy say I'm half "A fool"
No one said so. and he went on.
I've stood around here and heard men
blow about Kicking mules till I've got dis
gllsted. When YOU come down to kick
ing. | want to bet on my mule. \ friend
came along and took dinner the other day.
and us he seemed little down-hearted, |
took him out to see Thomas Jefferson. my
champion mule. l was telling the good
man how the mule would flop lis feet
around. and he said he would like to see
little fun. He'd passed his whole life in
the South, but had never seen mule lay
his whole soul into a big time at kicking.
Well he saitl. after borrowing some to-
bacco. II took Thomas ont of the stable.
backed him up against hill. give him a
cuff on the car, and we stood by to Sc. the
amusement. 1t was a good place to kick
his durn'lest. and what dye s'pose he did =:
In ten minutes by tie watch lse was out of
sight. In five more We couldn't feel him
with twelve foot pole. and-and-'' The
crowd began to yell and sneer, and the
narrator looked around and asked: Does
anybody think I'm lying: Would lie for
one mule? Right here under my arm is Il
pound of tallow can,lles which are to light
the hole for to go in after Thomas: and
got word not IN hour ago that The hind
feet CT mule were sticking out Of Il hill
thirty-nine miles as tie bird flies from
where my mule went in. I'm siaky on
religion. gentlemen, but our family never
had Il liar in it,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-14
WebSter's COurtslaiD.

The following has been related as the
manner in which Mr.. Webster became en-
gagged TO his loving and devoted wife: He
SAW her first when he was young lawyer
1T Portsmouth. and she was Miss Ora e
Fletcher At one Of his visits he had.
probably with view Of utility and enjoy
ment. been holding skeias of silk thread
ior her, when suddenly he stopped. saying:
''Grace. we have been engaged in un;yin.
knots; let us secif we c:ln tie Knot: which
will not unite for lifetime" He then
took piece OF tape, ana after beginning :,
knot of IA peculiar Kind. gave it 10 her to
complete. This was the ceremony and
ratification OF their engagement. And in
the little box marked with the words
PRECIOUS Documents" containing the
letters of his early conrtship, this unique
memorial was fnun,l-the knot never I'M
tied. 10 the memory Of the lady who
won his earliest affection, who shared the
trials and the triumph of his early man.
hood, Mr.. Webster retained to the end OF
life an untaltering devotion. He could
never speak of his first wife without visi-
bic emotion. Grace Fletcher Webster was
Il person Of very delicate organization,
both physically and intellectually; yet she
was energetic, and when occasion required
she exhibited rare fortitude. 10 heI
husbands S welfare she was entirely devoted
she presided over his household with Pc
fculiar grace and dignity, and really seemed
to live tor him. When he was at home she
sought his comfort and pleasure; when ht
was absent her thoughts, as her beautiful
letters testify. were Of him day and hight
She wrote to him almost daily.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-14
Wonderful Memories.

Pliny says that Cyrus had a memory SO
prOdigious that he could name every Off
Ger and soldier in his armies; and that
Lucius ScipiO knew every Roman citizen
by name. when that city contained two
hundred thousand capable ofbearing arms
Seneca speaks of a friend. Pontious Latro,
who could repeat verbatim all the speeches
that he had heard declaimed by the Roman
orators. 1t is said that Joseph Scaliger
committed to memory both the Had and
the Olessey in twenty-One days. Sir VIM.
Hamilton tells of young Corsican ofgood
family. who had gone to Padua to study
civil law. in which he soon distinguished
himself
lie was frequent visitor at the house
and gardens of Murctus. who, having heard
he possessed a remarkable art or faculty of
memory, though incredulous in regard to
reports. took occasion to request from him
specimen of his power. lie at once
agreed; and, having adjourned with CON
siderable party OF distinguished auditors in
to Il saloon. Mulrtus began to dictate
words. Latin, Greek. barbarous, significant
and non-signiticant. disjointed and connect
ed, until he wealied himself. the yo,.ng
man who wrote them down. and the audi
ence who were present. I'VE were ALL"
he says. ''marvelously tired"
The Corsican alone was tie one of the
whole company alert and fresh, and con-
tinually desired Muretus for more words.
who declared lie would be more than s:t.-
isfed if lie could repeat the half of what
he had taken down, and ut lenghth he
ceased. The young man stood with his gaze
fixed upon the ground. and then. says
Muretus, ''Vide faeinus miriiicissinunl."
Having began to speak, he absolutely re-
repeated the whole words in the order in
which they had been delivered. without the
slightest hesitatiOn; then commencing
from the last. he repeated them backward
till he came to the first.
Then again, so that he spoke the first.
the third. the fifth, and so on; did this in
any order he was skcd. and all without
the smallest error. Having subsequently
become t,miliarly acquainted with him. /
had OTHER and Frequent experience of his
power. He assured HE (anl he had moth
ing OF the boaster in linn. that he could
recitc in the manner have mentioned. to
the amount of $4,000 words. And. what is
more wonderful. they all SO adhered TO the
mind that. after years interval, he coull
repent them without trouble. | know,
from having tried him, lac could do SO after
time.