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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02
General News.

Lord Dufferin proposes to surround Niagara
falls with an international park
The English sparrows have attacked the grape
crop in New York and are causing much damage
TO the fruit.
Prof. Collier, chemist of the Agricultural De-
partneDt, has by actual experiment demonstrated
that out Of 25,eo0 pounds of Indian corn stalks
7sl pounds of good crystaized sugar can be made.
The people of this generation have not seen ap-
Piles cheap Ia Boston rs the prices OF the pres
en-! year. Pretty good cooking apples have been
sold at seventy five cents to one dollar per barrel.
Sweet potatoes are also selling at unusually low
prices Trduelier.
Mr.. Richard H. Dana, IT,, sailed from Boston
on Saturday for a two years residence in Paris.
His wife and two daughters are with him He
proposes 10 devote part of his life abroad to the
completion Of = work on international law
The Levsnt Herald says that the word Pashs
means 1.-THE feet OF the Shah." add that the appli-
cation Of it to officials is as old as the time of Cy
rus. lie called his judges his tongues, his po-
| lice agents his Gears" his tax CATERERS his
hands" his officers charged with the admini-tr4-
ton Of internal affairs his eyes," and his warrior
chiefs bis feet"
very important discovery has been made in
South Africa by q. W. Stow, a geologi,t, who has
found thick vein Of coal in the district of Kroon-
| stsdt, in the north of the Orsnge Free State The
bed is twenty miles long and six wide. with the
| river Vaal running through it. and it is roughl,
| estimated TO contain some $50, 900, 900 tons OF
coal.
| Col Mosby, the famous rebel guerilla chief,
now nited States Consul TO China, in drawing
his first quarters salary last week, remarked to
the Paying Teller of the Treasury: "Thi. is the
second time have drawn on the United States
lo' money. The first time was when pulled up a
couple oi army payma. ters during the late war =
The wealth of meaning sometimes conveyed by
single word Of slang spoken at the proper time.
and Tue popular recognition of its NIL htiness was
Illustrated by an incident that occurred At Mr.
beechefs INST lecture in San Francisco. Tie
lecture was prefaeed with a glowing tribute to
fCalhornla hospitality. Mr. Beecher said he had
"been astounded at the great West, it. peonle And
lis productions; but when his train plunged into
the sunlit glory of the Sacramento valley. and
Numbered through the farest fields of the emit.
nent toward the infant colossus Of cities sitting
serene by the shore of esrh's mightiest ocean he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02
Political,

| Nebraska democrats in their State platform
| adopt the greenbsck doctrines.
| The republicans of the fourth Alabama district
have nom mated Jcre HARRISON (colored) for Con.
gress
| Senator Blaine is to speak at Brookfeld, Mass,
during the campaign, and arrangements are max
ing for the greatest republican rally ever held in
that part of the county.
| The Treasury authorities are confident of the ir
ability to retire all the per cents BY substituting
the new per cents, which are daily growing in
public favor.
Some New England Congressman criticise Sec
Rotary Evarts for his delay in reopening the cor
respondence with England in regard to the pay
ment of the Halifax fishery award.
The outlook for placing New York in the re-
publican column has not been so encouraging for
years. And what is better still. is the fact that
the republicans see their opportunity and propose
to grasp it, Tribune.
Scion Chase, chief fugleman Of the Maine ma
tonslists, is making campaign speeches in Hi.
nois and Indiana. Scion, as the elder Weller
would say, is "swellin' wisibly before our very
eyes," His partial victory in Maine has inflated
him to such an extent that nothing but careful
coopering will prevent him from exploding. 7ri-
6une.
Twenty years have passed by and we find the
Massachusetts, democracy anxious to win power at
any cost. throwing aside their time honored prin-
ciples and forssking the solid foundation of truth
and honor. 1t rests with the South to compel the
Northern democracy to observe the obligations Of
the Constitution and the traditions Of the party
Mobile Register. Dem)
| A good story is told concerning the Maine an.
vass of which prominent greenbscker Of Mass
who stumped that State, is the hero. While rid.
| ing in the he undertook to make converts to
greenbackism, aud his loud talk, as he addressed
one or another of the passengers, caused consid-
cradle amusement. Finally, as he sppro ached
the seat of one who had been quietly looking Oh,
that gentleman extended his han ls deprecatingly,
and said, "Please keep off, sir!" 'Wnat do you
wsnti" inquired the astonisbed greenbacker
"Does trun in the family Are there others like
you :" asked the gentleman, not heedng the
question. "What do you mean, sir :" asked the
stump orator IL mesn," said the man, in a voice
which all 10 the car could hear, "that you are in
sane. Your actions. your looks and your words
show it !" The shout Of laughter that followed
drove the apostle Of greenback ism to another
car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02
HAYES'S TITLE,

However varied may be the opinions concern.
ing the validity of Hayes title to the Presiden
cy there is not question in the minds Of either
Democrats Republicans upon one important
point, viz the unquestonsble right OF DR.. Pierce
Family Medicines to the title of the Standard
Remedies of the age. Listen to the voice of the
sovereign people.
NEW ORLEANS, June 10th, 1873.
Dr. r. Y. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. y:
Dear Sir-Your Pleasant Purgstve Pellets
seem to be particularly adapted to the wants OF
the people in this warm climate, where bilious az
fections are particularly prevalent. | regard
them as the best csthartc have ever tried.
Yours truly
JOHN &. HENDERSON.
BosToN NJ ass, May l4th, 1873.
DR.. K. V. PIERCE, Buffalo. n. Y.
Dear Sir-Your Golden Medical Discovery has
cured my boy of Fever Sore of two years
standing. Pleaae accept our gratitude.
Yours truly,
octl t&wlw HENRY WRITTEN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02
STATE NEWS.

glimpse of glory may be caught by going out
upon the hills and gazing upon the bright wilder.
ness of sutumnal hues that stretch away to the
base of katahdin. North Star. Fairfield.
List of patents i.sned to citizens of Maine, un-
der date of August 9th, 1873:
f. NJ. Lawrence, Portland, CRATES.
r. ID. Emery, Harrison, sewing machine attach
ments.
w. Taylor. Portland. hsrpoons.
T. H. Fletcher, Hollis. pegging machines.
Z. S. Clifford Fairfield, axle nut wrenches.
W. Moriary. Bangor, meat and pickle weights
Last Saturday evening Mrs. Eugene Sweetser
of Presque Isle, with infant IN her arms was
riding in double wagon. the wheels ran over a
stone aud the occupants were violently thrown
out. The child uuhurt but the mother re-
ceived several severe bruises and wound on the
side of the head three inches in length 1t was a
narrow escape from instant death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02

In his recent speech Secretary Schurz
said: What is fat money? 1t is the
simplest continuance in the world. The
government takes little piece of paper
and SAYS to il: BE thou dollar and
then a government stamp is put upon the
paper, and forthwith it is a dollar or five,
or ten, or hundred dollars, as the case
Then all other kinds of money-gold,
silver, greenbacks and national bank notes
are withdrawn and the fiat or absolute
money put in their places. 1t will be the
only legal tender in payment OF debts and
government dues. This money once in
circulation, coin will disappear and the
paper dollar will be the only medium of
exchange. 1t will retain a certain value
as long as the volume is kept within the
quantity that would circulate in the form
of specie or paper redeemable in specie !;
but. inasmuch as it costs nothing. and the
advocates of the plan are inflationi.ts
pledged to issue all the boys want. it
would oe poured out by the hundreds of
millions until 1t would be so worthless
that the owner would have to take bar
row load to market and bring home his
purchases in his vest pocket"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02
The springing up of business is always

The springing up of business is always
indicated by an increase In the business of
the Post Office Department, and the gain
during August over the same month last
year is something remarkable. Last year
In August the number of letters carried in
the middle division, which comprises the
middle States, was seven millions, and of
papers four millions. In August 1873 the
number of letters had increased from
seven millions to more than seventeen mill
lions, and the number of papers to more
than ten millions. This shows an increase
of over one hundred and fifty per cent. in
first-class mail matter, which is certainly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02

: Statistics from the office of the Comp
troller Of the Currency show that for the
six months ending with the LIST of March
last, the national banks charged up losse.
to the amount of nearly ell ,O00. 900, and
Of this upward Of two millions consisted
Of depreciation below the cost to the bank.
Of the national bonds held as bank capital
The Comptroller estimates the losses oil
the national banks from various cause,
during the past two and half years al
oyer AZ. 600 GOO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02

felt then, indeed that California was Gods last
work and his best" Before the audience could
applaud, calmly reflective. still. small and appar
entity self-communicstng voice in the gallery said
"Tafy!" That settled it. The crowded house
roared, and with just the faintest twinkle Of the
left eyelid the preacher coughed and went on With
the main subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02
ITCHING PILES. The svmI

ITCHING PILES. - The symptoms are
moisture. like perspration, intense itching, in
creased by scratching, very distressing particu-
larry at night as if pin worms were crawling in
and about the rectum, the private parts some
times affected if allowed to continue, very seri-
ous results NAV follow. DIR. SwAYNE's ALL
HEALING OINTMENT is pleasant sure cure
HOME CUREs.-We were great sufferers from
Itching Piles, the symptoms above de-
SCI he'd the use of Swayne's Ointment 10 short
time made perfect cure.
j. w. CHRIST. Boot 4 Shoe House, 34i Y % ST.
I. c. WEYMAN, Halter, s. Eighth ST., Pbils
Reader, if you ART suffering from this dis
tressing Complaint. or letter, Itch, Scald
Head, Ring Worm, BARRIERS Itch, any Crusty
Scaly, Skin Eruption, use Swayue's Ointment and
be cured. Sent by mail to any address receipt
OF price, lin currency postage stamps. 30 cents
q box, three boxes 81 25. Address letters, DR..
Swavne 4 son. $50 Y. sixth Street, Philadelphia.
No charge for advice. Sold by leading drug
gists. Partridge Bros, agents for Augusta.
sept20- + eod,Swtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. October /, ISIS.
Money loanei ~ 2a3h sn call, and closed at 3
per cent.
Sterling 1904 asos tor 80 days, lstl. ASK Tor
demand.
Gold opened at,lO01< and closed at lO1..
Carrying rates, 'sal per cent. Borrowing rates
Ia.
Clearings, $9323 900. Custom receipts, s426,000
Treasury disbursed s9l 900 interest, &15l,O for
bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02
eth. First Dos. give. Re,,.r..

Trsl bottles DR.. Swayne's Compound Syrup OF
Wild Cherry. 25 cents.
The distressing cough, which threatened serjous
results, is quickly cured before developing fatal
pulmonary affection. For all throat, breast and
lung disorders, Asthmstc or Bronchial stfec-
tons, Hopping Cough, Liver Complaint, Blood
Splitting &C. no remedy is so prompt and effect
usl as "Dr. Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild
Cherry"
II have made use of this preparation for many
years, and it has proved to be very reliable and
effcacious in the treatment of severe and long
standing coughs. know of two patients, now iu
comfortable health, who. but for ITS use, con-
slider would not now be living.
Isaac S. HEREIN. NJ. d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02

Gov. Hampton Of South Carolina, hav-
ing requested that the State authorities be
allowed TO collect the United States Inter.
mel Revenue taxes in that State on ac.
count Of the great difficulties experienced
BY United States revenue officers in the
performance Of that duty. COMMISSIONS,
Raun. to whom the matter was referred
has replied that the proposition canno, b,
entertained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02
Read what the dealers say:

Read what the dealers say:
F. w. Kinsmsn, Esq-Dear Sir w IT'D
pleasure we order ten gross Adamsons Boz
tsnic Cough Bsssm-showing couciusively that
merit has won the day, and that your Balsam is
taking the lead the many bottles of trash that
now food the market-From Smith, Dooliftle 4
Smith, Druggists, Boston. oct2-tSwlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02
Chicago Prouuce Market.

CHICAGO. October /, 1873.
FLOUR-Estra spring 75a5.5O: western 4.5O;
southern $40.
WHEAT No. Red Winter s91i as9,<; No. 2 50 ).
a --cash: - October No. Chicago Spring,
s7-as7L. cash; s7% October: sI% Nov; No. g.
IS -: December -: reJected 6y-.
CORN Sales, 3ta3lL cash; 3i1sa-- Oct.
3S1S Nov; Dec. - ; refe'ied. 3aAa
OATS-lg4ah casn; October fyt.as 20Aa--
November; Dec. - rejected, III.
RYE al.
BARLEY-losaI cash; 1o5-aiI0 - October
ll6 Nov; - Dec
PORK-Cash 7s7Ha7 90; October, 7s2llas5;
Nov. E6aa97h; Dec. -.
LARD Cash 8.i5--a6 40; Oct Gl75,a20; Nov.
C121sas5; Dec. -.
BULK MEATS Shoulders 4ka0-, tshort RIB
side bh.a--o; short clear rib 3xa-; clear sides
|6AA
WHIsKEy-i67.
FREIGHIs-corn TO Buffalo g. cents; wheat
AZ cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02

The currency in circulation in 1878 will
pesesa%e el57 .l55, Je2 more In every com
modify than the currency in circulation in
1866 would purchase. That Is the way we
ere suffering BY contraction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02

Business reports from New York are Of
the most encouraging character. The on
~ danger Is in the Greenback Communis-
Ne movement, and business men trust that
the impossibility of frustrating specie re-
sumption January !, 1879, will dissipate
taat cloud.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02

Health is an inestimable jewel. The coagh
that deprives you OF it may take your life too One
bottle of Hale's Honey of lIorehound and Tar
will avert the evil, and you from consump
ton. Will YOU weigh Life against a halfdollsr ];
Sold by all Druggists oc2-f&wlmo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02
ISAAC >. HEREIN, NJ. ID.
StraustOwn, Berks county, Pa

Price Trial bottles, d cents large size, 81,
or six for s. 4 single % cent bottle will often.
times cure a recent cough cold and thus pre-
vent much suffering and risk of life. Prepared
only nv DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia. Sop
nv leading Druggists. Partridge Brothers, agents
for Augusta sept20- +eod,S WITT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02
NOTICE.
$500 REWARD.

MAYORS OFFICE,
AUGUSTA, May II, 1878.
By direction of the Board of Aldermen n rev ard
of three hundred dollars will be paid for infor.
nation which shall be sufficient to procure the
conviction of any person guilty of setting incen.
diary fires in this city the present municipal year.
the same TO be paid upon the conviction of the In.
cendiary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02
HOTEL NORTH
AUGUSTA, NE.

This new Hotel has been erected during the pas,
year, and is now rapidly approar hing completion.
The building is iavorably situated near the centre
olbu-ness on the principal street. a hundred feet
from the Post ONCE. II has frontage Water
ST., OF l6 II. and rear extension on Commerce ial
st of l3s II. Directly opposite on the latter street.
l. the Passenger DepO' of the NJ. &. X. K. Co. The
Hotel part of the tut ding four stories high
tatns eighty three rooms, suitable In size, well
lighted and ventilated, with spacious pariors and
desirable s.'tss OF rooms. steam apparatus of
the most approved kind for warming has been in.
troduced. thorough system OF plumbing for bath
rooms, water closets, etc. All necessary kitchen
and laundry convenlences required for fret lass
hotel will be supplied. Ii can now be leased by a
suitable party for II 'eries of years, and can be
ready Tor o cupancy In short time. Apply to j.
w. NORTH or BENZ. u. DAVIS. septl0-tu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-02
Notice..

Piano-Forte Tuning and Repairing.
Mr.. George L. D0dd, from Boston, will visit
Augusta anu vicinity this week and next. (Subse.
quentiy every month";. Work socite and war.
ranted in all cases. First class personal and Man
ufacturers' reference. Orders may be left at Frank
Pierce's and Horace NOrth's Bookstores, and with
Miss Julia M Clapp, No. 81 Oak st.
(Tuner and Manufacturer since 1881 n. II. AT
tentiOn paid 70 the selection of instruments pur.
chasers. from the hrstclass makers. sep2s tlw
NOTICE..
A n adjourned meeting of the Kennebec Valley
n Campmee.ing AssU citation, VIII be held at
the Office orc. Williamson in Augusta, October
I'd, "wednesday al IL ocl ok noon
sept21-t4t h. K. DRUMMOND. Sec.
An EXPERIENCED TEACHER desires to en-
IA gase school Tor The winter Term. Address,
+. A. "A. HEATH,
sept2-tu Rallowell. Me.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-22
A SERIOUS PREDICAMENT.

1t was past two o'clock on saturday morning when
an officer arrested wilton ]. Belden. of Vest Thirty
ninth street The prisoner astride Of the railing
around the bank building corner of Fifth avenue
and Twenty third street He arraigned ut Jcffcr
son Market Police Court yesterday morning and an
elderly gentleman appeared in his behalf.
Il am his guardian. SIR" said he to Judge Otter
bourg, land gave him So yesterday to get his dog.
which was in somebody's hands The money was
too much for him and he went on spree"
The gentleman then accounted satisfactorily to the
magistrate for his good standing
This young man" said His Honor, pointing to
the weeping youth, "mistook his vocation. The
history OF the arrest Is this Tho roundsman had
seen two suspicious persons looking into the bank
windows some time before and warned this officer TO
keep q sharp watch the place. Your ward he
found half way across the railing and arrested him.
The young gentleman could only account for his
strange position by stating that thought he saw
burglar in the bank and going TO investigate the
matter. I believe your statement. sir, and let the
young man 80; but lie must avoid railridpg la the
future
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-22

THE NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL LAYING THE
AT RIDEAU HALL-woRK FOR THE COMING
PARLIAMENTARY SESSION.
OTTAWA, Dec. Is. 1878.
Whatever may have been said or thought or written
to the contrary. there is not doubt that Lord
Lorne has come to Canada with the full determine
ton OF making himself popular. How far he will
succeed OF course time alone tell. The small
amount of hospitality he has had opportunity OF
extending at Rideau Hall has been marked with
less tormality than observed during his prede-
cessor's regime. He has already given two din
ners-one to members of the Cabinet and
judges of the Supreme Court, the other,
military dinner, given to the officers Of the
staff and resident corps the latter occasion after
Her Royal Highness had Withdrawn, cigarettes were
handed around. the guests enjoying themselves for
upward OF an hour If at the ordinary mess table.
The death Of the Princess Alice has for time put
end to all gayety at Government House, which will
probably not be resumed until the opening of Par
lament Not alone at Rideau Hail has he shown
disposition TO follow the way of Lord Dufferin,
whom the people of Canada are as Loyalty attached
rs 10 the Queen, but in everyday life whore strict
conformity TO court usage and consideration of his
official position is not imperative. Hardly day
passes that does not bring to light some little Incl
dent characteriZing the truly genial disposition of
our new Governor General and Her Royal Hghness
HELPING DISTRESSED BAKER.
A day or so ago baker had the misfortune to lose
wheel OF his van, and in his dilemma appealed TO
gentleman who happened to be passing with party
or ladies for assistance With the help of the party
the wheel was replaced and the grateful driver
turned many thanks to his bcnetactors saying that
he regretted not having in his power to offer
more substantial recognition for their services. He
not little surprised when told that it the
Governor General who had repaired his dismanted
cart the Governor fully appreeiating the joke.
PARLIAMENTARY PROSPECTS
As to the time Parliament will meet nothing def
mite has been announced, although one might infer
from a remark made by the Premier in recent
speech to the workingmen of Ottawa that it would
take place at the usual time which is about the first
week in February. 1t promises to be the most in
teresting session since the union of the provinces,
and it is not improbable that measures will be
brought forward that will equally interest our friends
upon your side of the line. We promised
vision OF the tariff to meet the demands from
featuring centres of protection to such industries
it may be possible for us to manufacture at home,
while upon articles such not able to pro-
duce and which now subject to heavy taxation,
large reduction may be expected.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-22
THE REGISTERS FEES.

meeting of real estate lawyers was held yester
day afternoon at the Registers Office, when COM
mittee. appointed at previous meeting. reported
that though fault could be found with the present
incumbent, who only followed the practice Of his
predecessors, the charges were in excess OF those
allowed by the statute No extra charges the report
said, should be made for searches, and this practice
should be stopped at once. The committee recon-
mended that the Register be requested to adhere in
future to a new schedule Of fees which they sub
mitted and if the fees not sufficient the Regis
ter had his remedy with the Legislature. The sched-
ue, as reported, il follows
Ten cents per folio for recording conveyances and
all other instruments requiring to be recorded; for
certificate OF record. IL. cents for sealed ccrt
cate, additional 124s cents, and for filing such
certificate, still another l5 cents; Tor searches cents
for each year; for recording executors deed Of
nine folos 30 cents and rs cents additional for sealed
certificate; for recording warranty deed with cerf
cate and SEAL 81 60; for recording mortgage Of
twelve foliCs 81 As: for recording assignment of
lease mortgage -four folios,. 65 cents for record
ing satisfaction Of mortgage three folios) 65 cents.
Register Loew expressed himself quite satisfied
with the new schedule All he desired to know was
what leCal fees and he would adhere to them.
He showed himself disposed to carry out the pro-
visions OF the report which subsequently
adopted, and the meeting adjourned.