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Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-03-01
SDring Elections.

The annual elections for town officers
IN this State are or should be engaging
the attention of the voters In many
towns and cities elections will be held
next Monday. Usually there Is good
degree of interest in these elections, since
their doings come so directly home TO the
voters as TO demand and compel their at
tendance at the polls and active coopera-
in the proceedings.
II is the duty OF the republicans, while
taking care faithfully OF the interests OF
their respective towns and cities, to see
that their party organization be thorough
Iy maintained against any open or insidi-
ous attacks to weaken it. 1t is in The
Spring elections that the opponents OF the
party begin their attack. II they can
make breach then, however small they
are encouraged to continue their ef JrlS
to make it larger in the September cleo
ton. If they fail to make any impress
sion upon the republican line in March
they will not expend much effort in
hopeless contest over the Fall ticket.
We notice that in some places The dem
ocrats are using the greenback party 10
draw votes from the republican party.
The democratic leaders have an excellent
understanding with the greenback lead
ers upon this matter. Their parties ap-
pear to be distinct but they are really one
in purpose They hope 10 entice republi-
cans into the greenback party, and then
gradually pass them along aud transfer
them at last to the democratic party. In
some towns the thin CLOAK of deception
has already been thrown off. the green
hackers and democrats having united at
their ceucuses to support the same ticket
mex, Monday.
We counsel our republican friends to
take special pains to put in nomination
men who are honest and competent and
will give strength to the ticket. Let there
be harmony at the caucuses and unity and
activity at the polls.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-03-01

The State Geologis of Georgia assert that It's gold
region ( richer than that Of California, and says
ia.e es fisia -~~e become enormous.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-03-01

Mr.. Beard, the new Collector of the Bos-
ton Custom House, is engaged in the
wholesale clothing business in Boston. His
aye is J3 years. In 1870 he was mem
ber OF the Massachusetts, legislature
Three years ago he was Chairman of the
Republican Safe Committee "Pcrlev."
says in the Boston Journal, that the two
Massachusetts senators united in recon-.
mending his appointment and "tLis recon-
mendation decided the case"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-03-01

The most widely known men in the To-
1edo. Greenback convention, were General
Sam Cary. Colonel Blanton Duncan, and
Biiek POmeroy. At the feet of these rant
ing demagogaes sat the assembled green
hackers. and under their direction pro-
eeeded TO form the National Party =
.sbieh is to make every body rich "as easy
"a sou can say Jack Robinson. -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-03-01
Sperial Notices
STARCHENE!
PERFUMED STARCH ENAMEL
FOR HOT OR COLD STARCH,

The best Linen Polish In the world Is
sTARCHENE.
If you want your linen to look like new use
sTARCHENE.
To save labor use
sTARCuENE.
To prevent the iron from etickinguse
sTARCHENE.
For hne Laundry finish use
STA tCHENE.
To prevent m.ldew use
sTARCHENE.
Remember that the only article that can be used
In not or cold starch Is
sTARCHENE.
No article ever showed up such list of teslimoni.
ais
sTARCHENE.
In once using you will never be without
sTARCHENE.
Starchene Perfumed arch ErameI ia one of the
discoveries Tor which households must teeI espe.
caly grateful. BY the use OF this elegant pr,na.
ration every family can give their linen that bril-
lldht polish which has heretofore been peculiar to
nne laundry work. The recommendations of his
great discovery are legion and ever ,one sboult
Duy bottle, of whicn the price is only TWEEN
~ -hVe cents. j. ii. BoswOrlh Il Co. are the
Agents for the Starchene Perfumed Starch Epam.
81 Whlch IS sold everywhere.- Boston Daily Globe
july TO- 1871.
sold by all Apothecaries and Grocers Price 25c
per bottle We want few smart energetic
men To manage the sale of our goods In the Middle
and " esteI States.
J. II BoswORTH & co.
q. +. DOWNES, state Agent,
No. Sli Federal Street, Portland.
+. w. kiNsh An, 4 co,
Corner Water and Bridge Sts, Aug o.. u.
Agents for entt.bcc Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-03-01

surplus over all Liabilities, S5,122,O24 50
Statement of United States Branch
January 1st, 1875.
MARKET VALUE.
Real Estate S5j5,0l0 60
Loans on Bonds aud Mortgages, a!i7l9 33
United States Government Bonds, ldjd,3S7 80
State and other Bonds, 1920 o.
Cash on hand and in Bank. 36l, ,4}0 co
Premiums In course OF Collection, 2lS,Slg 80
Bills Receivable, Interest Due and ac.
crue1, etc. Ill ,333 9S
s3.O59,9OI 90
LIABILITIES.
Unpaid Losses, $203 2l2 OF
Unearned premiums, l,543 gs5 65
Recaimable on Perpetual Policies, 2sO,699 Al
Life Liabilities, l05,65s 20
Commissions to become due, 5S,2i3 II
S2,IaI, 700 10
Surplus over all liabilities, 1,s6s,i3I 81
INCOME.
Vet Premiums, ss,a5s,7 81
Interests, Rents, etc, l593is 10
Total Income, s2,7Ia,O0O ~
EXPENDITURE.
Losses Paid, 1854 iG6 80
Commission and Salaries 4t6s59 OG
Taxes Printing, and all ether expeG ses, ls2 $50 So
SI,6O3,0I6 20
SURPLUS INCOME, sI,IO0,Iia5a
Agents in Kennebec County.
MOSES ". FARF, Augusta.
r. A. NEAL, Gardiner
l.. T. BOOTHBY, WatrTyiIIe.
fehl5. f2taw3w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-03-01
SPECIAL BARGAINS
FOR THE
Next Thirty DAYS

In order to reduce our stock to the LOWEST 20
sible point before we take account Of stock W
shall for the next THIRTY DAYS offer many {
our goods al the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21
CONGRES $50 MA i
SENATE.


WASHINGTON, March 2l.-Herefurd
submitted preamble and resolution de
claring the house bill to repeal specie re-
sumption had been referred to the finance
committee of the senate the 26th of Noy.
last, therefore be il resolved, that the
committee be required to report said bill
to the senate within one week, together
with their action thereon, he asked for the
present consideration of the resolution, but
objection was made by Morrill,, and it went
over.
Chaffee, of Colorado, called up the sen
ate bill to establish the territory of Lin
coin and to provide temporary govern
ment therefor, which was discussed until
the expiration of the morning hour and
then laid aside
Consideration was then resumed Of the
Pacific railroad sinking fund bill.
WASHINGTON. March 2l.-The presi
dents answer to the resolution of Blaine
regarding the fishery commission and
award was laid before the senate
Garland from the committee on terri
tories reported favorably the senate bill to
disapprove and annual the act of legislation
passed over the governors veto, to incor-
porate the society of Jesuit Fathers OF
New Mexico; placed on the calendar,
The bill to employ temporary treasury
clerks and to bring into market public
lands etc, was taken up; the debate IN
regard to timber depreciation. was con-
tinued, and Jones opposed the course oi
the secretary of the interior.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21
GERMANY
; WEST VIRGINIA.

CINCINNATI, March 2l.-A Dispatch
from Littleton, West Va. says an inquest
is being held there over the bodies of the
wife and infant of George Wallace, alias
George Baker. and Mary Church. niece
IA years old. John " Nallace, Georges
brother, claims to have found the bodies
of Mrs. Wallace and child in a fence corner
a mile from their residence near Littleton,
both horribly mutiated and skulls broken
by some blunt instrument: he went to his
brothers house and found the body of
Mary church lying upon the floor, three
gashes in her head; the girl had been
outraged before death Strong circum
stantial evidence points to John Wallace
as the murderer and to George as acccs-
sorry.
A domestic of Judge Gideon D. Camp
bell, Clarksburg, West Virginia, attempted
to poison the whole family, Tuesday, by a
liberal supply of arsenic in their tea The
large quantity administered caused vomit-
ing, aud saved their lives; the motive is
unknown. The girl has been arrested.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, March 20.-Nolah, agent
of the interior department in Montana,
writes Secretary Schurz that despite the
reports which have been given out in the
interest of timber depredators, cord wood
is now sold cheaper than ever before in
the territory. None but few rich saw
mill men have suffered by the stoppage of
these depredations. Since the stoppage of
these speculations by the dollar tax, the
small dealers have kept up supplies with
wood from dry and fallen timber, which
has heretofore rotted.
The board of managers of the National
Home for disabled volunteer soldiers has
been in session the past two days at the
Office Of the surgeon general; present.
Chief Justice Waite, Cen Butler, Gen.
Martindale, Gov. Frederick Smith, Judge
Bond, of Maryland, Hon. Lewis B. Gun
nickle, of Ohio, Gen. j, S. Negely, of
Pennsylvania, and Gen. L B. ,Wolcott, of
Wisconsin. The secretary presented tie
annual report. 1t showed that over 5000
disabled soldiers were cared for during
the year, more than during 1876. There
has been a decided Improvement in the
conduct and morals of the men, and the
number of dishonorable discharges less
than ever before. 1t appeared that more
than 5000 of the men did not during the
entire year, commit a single ohense or
violate single rule of the homes. The
board authorized improvement looking to
the increase of the usefulness and efficiency
of the homes. and after making the neces-
sary appropriation and doing much other
routine business, adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21
WASHING GTON.

WASHINGTON. March 2l.-The COM
mittee on post offices and post roads have
ordered, by vote of six to three, an ad-
verse report on the nomination of Alex.
Reed as postmaster of Toledo; there will
be minority report in favor of Reed
WASHINGTON March 2l-The United
States steamer Enterprise at New Orleans
is ordered to the Amazon river, and with
the consent of the Brizilian authorities
will make survey Of the Amazon and
Madeira rivers as far as navigable, then
proceed to San Domingo and remain there
| if the troubles demand her presence.
The bill of A M. Waddell, chairman of
| the committee on post offices and post
roads to establish postal savings deposi-
tory was discussed in the committee this
morning and the chairman was authorized
to offer it as a substitute for the bill oi
Robbins from the committee of ways anC
means which was made the special order
for to-day in the house. Waddel's bill
contains the entire plan of Robbins bill fol
refunding the national debt, and provides
for postal savings depository TO be man
aged by the postoffce department, sub
Istantially upon the English and Canadian
plans, viz, deposits of any amount from q
cents to $500 may be received at the des
ignated money order Offices, for which
depositors are entitled to pass book credit
and also to a certificate of deposit frou
the post master general; these deposit
bear three per cent interest and may b.
Withdrawn at any time on application O
, the depositor, or his legal representatives
! absolute security is guaranteed to deposi
j tors and no charge made for deposits o
J, withdrawal, while every facility is afforde
, for the convenience of depositors. De
positors who desire may have their de
posits, when they reach $50, converted
into 65 certificates or four per cent bond:
The bill also provides for all details c
management and covers all the ground c
other bills having in view the popular
per cent loan.
WASHINGTON, March 21,-The secre
tary of the treasury has authorized th
mints at Philadelphia, San Francisco an
Carson, the assay Office at New York, I
purchase silver bullion in lots not exceed
lag ten thousand ounces at the equivaler
of London rate for coinage into standar
at silver dollars, and payment to t
at made in silver dollars at the mini
n mr. assay Office so soc
,e as a sufficient number shall have bee
sc coined for the purpose; in the iniativ
payment is to be made at the latter pIact
lin gold coin; this is intended to pla,
holders of small lots Of silver on the san
g footipg with owners of large amounts. ar
to use new silver dollars in the purchase
bullion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21

The standard remedies for all diseases OF the lungs
are SCHENCk's PULMoNIC SYRUP, SCHENCK's MAN
DRAKE Pills and If taken before the lungs are des
troyed, speedy cure is effected
To these three medicines Dr.. j. H. SChenck, Of
Philadelphia, owes his unrivalled success in the
| treatment of pulmonary diseases.
The PulmonIc Syrup ripens the morbid matter
in the lungs nature throws it of by easy expect
| Grafton, for when the phlegm matter is ripe a
slight cough will throw it off, the patient has rest
| and the lungs begin to heal.
Toenable the pulmonic syrup to do this, ,Schercks
Mandrake Pills and Schencks Sea Weed Tonic
l must be freely used to cleanse the stomach and
| liver. Schencks Mandrake Pills act on the liver
removing all distractions, relax the gall bladder
the bile starts freely and the liver is relieved
| Sehencks Sea Weed Tonic is a gentle stimulsn
and Alternative; the akali of which it is composed
mixes with the food and revents souring
assists the digestion by toning up the stomach to
healthy condition, so that the food and the Pul
monic Syrup Will make good blood; then the lung
heal and the patient will surely get well If care
taken to prevent fresh cold.
All who visa to consult DR. Schenck, either per
sonally or by letter, do so at his prlncipa
office, corner OF Sixth and Arch Sts Philadelphia
every Monday
Schenck's medicines are sold by all druggist
| throughout the country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21
RHODE ISL AND.
Women Must Take a Back Seat.

PROVIDENCE, R, l., March 2l.-The
house Of representatives has defeated, by
vote of 10 to So the constitutional amend.
ment giving unmarried women and widows
the same privileges as men in voting upon
the proposition to impose tax or appro
pirate money or for the city council.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., March 2l.-The re.
publican state convention to-day nom
mated present state officers for reelection
A family named Murray have ioul
children lying dead with yLhiheria, and
three others not expected to live through
the day; the father, almost insane
threatened to shoot the undertaken; {
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21

sCROFULOUS NECK, number Of ulcers, open
for nine months had the Dest medical advice in
cleveland o. A friend sent me Fenton's Sarsspa-
rills. Twelve bottles made perfect and perma-
nent cnre ". II. MEARs.
n. ,aaII n
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21

The public are cautioned against another coun-
terieit, which has lately made its appearance called
W. B. Farrell's ArabisRLiniment, the most anger
Gus of all the counerfelts because his having the
name of Farrell, many will buy 1t in good faith
without the knowledge that a counterfeit exists
and they will perhaps only discover their error
when thespurious mixture has wrought its evil ef
fects.
The genuine article is manufactured only by Fl
G. Farrell, cole inventor and proprietor, and VIII ole
sale druggist, No. II Main street, Peoria, Hin ois
to whom all applications for Agencies must be ad
dressed. Be sure you get it with the letters FL. G.
before Farrells thBs-H. G. FARRELL'S-and his
signature on the wrspper, all other are counter
feis.
Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized
agents throughout the United States.
~ Price 25 and 50 cents, and 81 per hottie.
AGENTS WANTED in every town, village and
hamlet In the United Statss, in which is not al
ready established. Address II. g. Farrell as above
accompanied with good character, responsibility
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21
ILLINOIS.
Adjourned

CHICAGO, March 20. The special COM
mittee appointed by Secretary Sherman,
consisting of general appraiser Meredith,
of Baltimore, special agent n W. Bing-
ham, of Boston, and B. II. Kinds, of Chi
cago, met at the Custom House in this city
to-day. They will inquire into the allega-
tons of irregularities at New York, made
by importing merchants here. and into the
workings of the direct importation act, &c
far as the cities Of Chicago, ST. Louis and
Cincinnati are concerned. The collector
of this port invited Mr.. L. z. Letter, of the
firm of Field, Letter & Co., to act witt
the commission on behalf of the merchants
and appointed John Hit as exnert. This
it is understood, was upon the suggestion
of the secretary of the treasury,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21
Pennsylvania.
How the Reading Savings Bank Propose to
Settle.

PHILADELPHIA, March 2l.-Tn the
United States district court the president
and cashier of the Reading savings bank,
bankrupts, filed petition proposing to
pay creditors 55 cents on the FIVE per cents,
in six months, five per cent. in one year,
ten per cent. in two years, ten per cent. in
thirty months and fifteen per cent in
three years, to be secured by mortgages on
real estate and other properties of the
late president and cashier. A. G, and E. P
Boas. The judge referred the proposition
to the register.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21
NEW YORK.

New YORK, March 2l-Rubsam &
Horsmann brewery. Staten Island. was
burned to-day, together with the icehouse
and beer vault aud the fine new residence
of Mr.. Rubsam; loss on brewery buildings
and stock 100000 dollars; insured 10000
dollars, 10 the Brewers and Masters
company; loss on dwelling and furniture
$4,000
A meeting of the projectors of the New
York metropolitan exchange was held this
morning; one hundred and fifty names of
members have been enrolled. and over 300
applications for membership have been
made
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21
TELEGRAPElHIC.
l7slearapned 70 The Roek zslana Arou..l
To-Day's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
Eastern Question.

6dStSEu SuSSt4OAs
LONDON. March 2l.-According to the
treaty of San Stefano the evacuation of
European Turkey, except Bulgaria, must
be completed three months after the
deGnitive peace, and a portion Of the
Russian troops may embark on the Black
Sea and Sea of Marmora. Russia has
thus insured herself the right or at any
rate possibility, Of having portion of her
troops always around till the final settle
ment is signed.
PERA, March 2l.-The Russians have
in the Bosphorus two regularly fitted
torpedo ships, carrying six torpedo boats.
ENGLAND
LONDON, March 2I.-At 1890 to-day
OLeary, American contestant. had com
pleted 3l8 miles in the international walk
ing match, Vaughan 307. and Brown 298
The Oxford boat crew go to Taplow fol
week or ten days practice before coming
to Putney. The Cambridge crew go to
Putney the 25th inst.
The Barnsl6y colliers struck today
against reduction OF wages.
The Old Haven mills strike is ended.
The Times editorial on the fisheries
award says the reckless language of Blaine
and General Butler is not only throwing
discredit on the country, but damaging the
system of settling international disputes By
arbitration.
One of the oldest banks in Prague, the
Grund, has suspended.
GERMANY.
BERLIN, March 2l.-When Bismark'
bill, separating the railway department froa
the Prussian board of trade, and appointing
a special imperial minister for railways, il
introduced in the Reichstag some mem
bers intend to take the opportunity of the
debate on its first reading to question it.
ministers regarding the existing cabine
crisis. There is some talk of dissolution
of the Reiohstag, and an attempt to carry
new elections on Bismark's persona
strength.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21
THE NNRTEErSr

ST, PAUL, Marcn 2O.-Dispatchcs from
Battleford, the capital of the northwest
territory, and from Cypress Hills, say that
there is great excitement over a reported
com bination by Sitting Bull, Blackfeet,
Sioux and other Indians to attack the
settlements in the spring. The camp is
said to consist of 700 lodges, daily growing
more formidable and the Cypress Hills are
supposed to be objective point. Many
settlers are moving away.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21
PENNSYLVANIA.
Scene With The Doomed Molly Maguires


New York, March 2l.-A dispatch
from Bloomsberg. Penn, says McHugh,
Tully and Hester, Molly Magures,
sentenced to be hanged, have been
informed of the adverse decision of the
board of pardons. Mrs. Hester, a young
woman of prepossessing appearance, when
the decision was given publicly, fedto the
prison wringing her hands, pulling her
hair and shrieking in the most frantic
manner. The sheriff admitted her aud
she flung herself upon the neck of her
husband and tainted Tully and McHugh,
when informed of the nature of the decision
sunk back into the darkness of their cells.
After q moments pause TulIy remarked
what is must be-. McHugh aroused
himself and said; Well, they have fixed
it up at last. 1t wish to God they had
fixed it up year ago." He paced his cell
like Gagged tiger in anger and would not
listen TO the comforting words Of friends.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

HANOVER, March 81. -Chas. M. Cooke,
the ringleader in the recent haziug, held
in default of $1,000 bail, escaped from
custody last night. President Bartlett
offers $lQO reward for the arrest of Cooke,
aud like sum for Isaac G. Bartlett who
fed Monday nights
PLYMOUTH, March 2l.-lsaac Adams
died at Sandwich, n. H., yesterday, leav-
ing a fortune estimated from four to six
milious;-he bought what is known as the
Adams printing press from the inventor
for aHvold gun.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21
MASSACHUSETTS,.
rauale Suffrage defeated at the home o.
Susan a.

BosToN. March 2l.-A bill granting
female suffrage at municipal election, has
been defeated in the house 127 to 90.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, March 2I.-Abiel
F. Fifeld, defaultiDg water registrar, was
sentenced to three years in the penitentiary.
BosToN. Mass, March 2l.-The COVER.
nor has signed the bill for the better pro-
lection of depositors in savings banks. to
continue in force three years. The Briph.
ton Five Cent savings bank prountly
ayailed itself of the law.
BosToN. Mass, March 2l.-Captair
Thomas Peabody of the Bark C.O.Wbitgel
is held for trial on charge of murder of hi,
mate, James H. Ellwood.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21
CanDhOrinel !

is the most efectual remedy sold, is luxury to
use gives the best satisfaction, gives instant relief
will not grease stain the most delicate fabric
has pleasant and refreshing odor. 1t will lmme.
diately relieve and cure Rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
SweIled Face, Sore Throat Sprains and Bruises
BuDions and Chilblains Eruptions of the Skin
Pain in Chest, Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds
For sale by sl Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-21
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

CONCORD, March 2O.-Complete returns
from the New Hampshire election foot up:
Prescott SO, ,377, McNeal 37,6S3, Kendall
25l, Flint 223, scattering SO. Prescott S
plurality l,5l4, majority GAL. The house
will stand: republicans 205 democrats los.