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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-02

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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-02

idtbCi NidoPibS bio h"h'o NiASN Wv .
"God deliver US from this scourge y
At that instant the folding doors
flew open.
There stood Joseph Stamford.
The villain did not forget his
smile He drew a pistol from his
inner waistcoat and aimed it at the
soldier. Fortunately the flint lock
missed fire. In an instant more
the old man wrenched the weapon
from the rascaPs grasp.
81 arrest you as traitor and
spy |" cried Joseph, drawing bis
sword and rushing on Esteleck
"Give me your sword"
The coward yielded the weapon
without a word. His face became
livid.
"Alice, let in the officers ~ criet
Joseph; and shortly afterwart
Captain Tamper and the Corporal
who had been waiting in an allie.
way, re-entered.
Heres your man u continues
Joseph, breathlessly. ga spy.
villain-keeping up communicable
with the enemy! Carrying on Il
licit trade Numbering, thievinI
disgusting himself! Take hir
off / have all the proofs |! TIC
morrow the Council shall hear m'
Strip off his uniform He di;
graces the holy cause OF Liberty
Away with him J"
And they took him, well guarded
TO the old Walnut street prison.
al did not tell thee, love, for fea
of irking thee" said JOSEPH, press
ing the beautiful Alice to bis bosor
aud kissing her fair forehead, "tha
lila man --xasf sr~niaht---6xed. tHia
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14
State Temperance Convention.

The several temperance organizations. the tenn
pcrxnce workers. aud all The friends of temper
nnce in Maine, are invited 10 meet 10 mass con
veution, 1T Granite II all, in Augusta, on ", dnes
day aud Thursday, January Sd and Gath, com
msacng Mt ii o'ciock ON Wednesday.
Tue temperance cause Was never more prosper.
Gus In the 8 ate than now, Tor which We should
be most profoundly grateful. still there are i'm
pottant subjects which win demand our attention
shall We ask for any change or amendments in the
prohibtory law Snail we protest against grant
ing license to sell intoxicating liquors, 10 the drug
ri Is shalt we ask for any more stringent penal
ties to be inflicted upon persons found intoxical.
ed These and oner important questions will
doubtless demand the attention oil the convention.
Let there be a general rally. The usual reduc.
tivn Of fare tue railroads may be expected.
ID. b. RANDALL, Berwick.
JOSHUA NYK, Augusta.
l.. II. KING. Caribou.
EDWARD HILLS, Thomaston.
JOHN s. KiMBALL, Bang.r.
GBokGE Il. BRAcKh Belfast.
FRANK kESRICK, Fairfield.
WIN J. COkTaELL, Calais,
ELL JONES, Sosth China.
JORDAN RAND, Lisbon.
n. W. sTETsoN, Damariscotta.
HENRY TALLMAE, Bath.
OWEN b. CHADBOUkNE, Saco.
h. Z. HARRINGTON, Fryeburg.
Us. WHEELwRIGHT, Bangor.
state Temper ance Committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14

Under the encouraging influence of a
strict protective tariff we are continual
ly learning of some new American indus
try supplying a demand formerly filed
by importations from abroad, and grad
ually swelling the figures in our list of
exports. One OF the latest newly devel
oped branches of home industry is that
of toy manufacture, In which very
large amount of money is annual expend-
ed. Until very recently Santa Claus and
other extensive purchasers of toys looked
to France and Germany for their supply.
Now the conditions are reversed, and in
addition TO home sales the United States
last year exported a million dollars worth
to foreign countries. there being upwards
OF two hundred and fifty firms engaged
In the business. - 7raUeiler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14
NGerman SYrun.V

No other medicine in the world was ever given
such a test of its curative qualities as Boshee'
German Syrup. In three years two million four
hundred thousand small bottles of this medicine
were distributed free of charge by Druggists in this
country to those afflicted with Consumption, Asth-
ma, Group, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and other
diseases of the Throat and Lungs, giving the
American people undeniable proof that German
Syrup will cure them. The result has been that
Druggists in every town and village in the Uni
ted States are recommending it to their custom
ers. Go to your Druggist, and ask what they
know about it. Sample bottles 10 cents. Regu-
lar size IS cents. Three doses will relieve any
case. decl7- teod&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14
General News.

Mrs. Brooks, the "butter woman" is now mod
cling in Cincinnati full length figure Of Dick
ems "Marchioness."
Velvet sacques are more fashionable this win
ter than they have been for a number of years.
Wooden stockings come in the long English
shape, in drab colors, and far handsomer in
finish this winter than ever before.
Lewis Drummer, young man of Ellice, Ont,
was to have been married on Thursday last but
falling suddenly i'll on Tuesday was buried at the
hour and date set for the wedding, and in bis
wedding clothes.
Judge Jeremiah Black, it is said, has great
dislike to ordering from bill of fare when at
dinner, and his usual directions to an attendant
are: Bring me anything that is proper for a civ e
ilizad being to eat"
Mr.. Larkin j. Meade has made a design for a
Morton monument. 1t 10 to be Of marble, crown
cd by a colossal statue of Liberty. with profile
of Morton on the shaft of the monument, and a
sending troops to the war.
Mr.. Fernando Wood grand combination inyes-
tgaton machine has been started again for the
purpose of turn ing all departments of the Gov
eminent inside out. The probable outcome Of
the business will be to demonstrate once more the
incapacty of democratic investigator to injuie
anything except his own party.
The original bull-dozer was abroad at the recent
election in Beaufort County, South Carolina. 1t
is announced now that colored men were heater
and driven from the polls, were assaulted, and in
one instance shot at FOR distributing republican
ballots Several negroes were crippled, and one
has since died from his injuries. In spite of these
powers Of persuasion, the republicans carried the
county. The charges of intimidation are sus-
tanned by aifidavits, and are evidently undensble,
yet the offenders are going unpublished.
Mercedes, future Queen of Spain, will be one
of the most beautiful soveregns in Europe. She
is very pretty young woman of the pure Span
ish type, with very black eyes and hair, fine fsa-
lures and full figure. She receives from the
Duke de Mantpensier, her father, dowry of S..
100000, great quantity Of diamonds, and mag
nifcent trousseau. Her sister. the Countess dc
Paris, has sent wedding gift of beautiful suit
of jewels. The young king gives his bride loads
of jewels, and his portrait set in brilliants; and
the Pope sends a wedding ring which he hes
blessed. and a rose in diamonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14
Maine Press Association.

The annual meeting Of the Maine Press Associ.
alton will be held at Augusta on Thursday and
Friday, Jan. nth and 18th, beginning att O'Clock
Thursday evening. According to the now well es-
tabished practice of the Association, this meeting
will be devoted principally TO business. Questions
affecting the publishing and printing interests OF
the state will be discussed. E. II. Elwel, Esq.,
Of the Portland Transcript will deliver the poem,
and w. W. Perry, Esq, of the Camden Herald.
the essay In the AFT irnoon of the last day of the
convention.
A full attendance OF members are quested.
Publishers and printers, not members, are nvited
to be present at the meeting and become members
OF the association. B. THURSTON, Pres.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14
Prison Convention.

In accordance with the vote at the last Conven-
ton, We hereby give notice that y meeting OF the
County Commissioners, sheriff. and Jalors OF the
Slste, will be held In the
COURT HOUSE, AUGUSTA,
On WEDNESDAY,, January 18th, 1878,
Ut eleven O'Clock in the forenoon, to take into
sidsration questions concerning Jail and prison
reform and The care and conduct Of prisoners.
Topics will be discussed relative to labor In
ails, Instruction, schools, discipline, &c. The
matter Of changes in the present law In regard to
our Jsis and houses of correction will be discuss
ed, And changes suggested.
The convention Will continue wednesday and
Thursday. All Interested In the subjects 10 be dis
cussed are invited to be present.
W. w. RICE,
WM. WILSON, call meeting.
A. J. BILLINGS,
Twin papers friendly 10 the cause please copy.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14

The democrats OF Ohio have nominal
ed and will elect to the United States SEN
ate Hon. George II. Pendleton,a represen-
tative greenback man, to take the place
now occupied by Stanley Matthews. Mr..
Pendleton ran as candidate for Vice
President on the ticket with Gen. Nc
Clellan in 1864. He is as unsonnd now
on the money question as he was then
on the war for the preservation of the
Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14

The victory of the Russians at the Ship
ka Pass was decisive and overwhelming
TO the Turks. An armistice now conclud-
ed upon Russian terms, as it must
be If concluded at all, will be
but an initial movement towards
final peace, unless England steps
in with demands that Russia will
not comply with, in which case the war
may continue with England as an ally
of the Porte
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14

without something tangible to rest upon
has been reached, and unless England
boldly steps in now, the tate of Turkey is
sealed. That England must act in some
way is obvious, and for the next move in
the war we must look to the Court of
st. James,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14

ONE TRIAL is sufficient to convince the mos,
skeIticsl of the invaluable and unfaling efficacy
of Madame Zodoe Porter's Curative BALKAN for
the cure Of Colds Coughs, Hoasreness, shortness
of Breathing, Asthma, Difficulty of Breathing
Huskiness, Tickling in the Throat, &C. Has been
in use over forty years. Price, Is, so, and ~
cents per bottle. jan3-t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14
Mrs. M. T.. Webster.

Husbands in search of a real valuable article for
present to their wives OF lady friends, would act
very sensible in visiting the store of Mrs. M. p
Webster. For a gift nothing could be more salts.
factory to lady than handsome dress Hat o,
Bonnet She has a large line of Fancy Goods such
Silk Hd'k'fs, Ladies' Hemmed Stitched Hd'k'fs
Ties, Jtteiry, and something new and striking
in ladies' Lace Ties; all of the above goods we
closing out cheap.
N. 2. WEBSTER,
dec20-ttf 1853 Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Owing to the great demand for the BIoGKAPHI-
CAL NOTICES of the Members of the 51th Legis-
lature, a supplement edition OF the Journal con-
tanning them has been issued copies of which can
be obtained OF the Carrier Boy at the State House
or at the counting-room of the journal office.
Price cent per copy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14

We learn that DIR. Kinsman has refused very
large sum for the recipe from which the celebrat-
cd Adamson's Balsam is made. This is one OF
the most valuable cough remedies ever placed in
the market its sales are enormous, and not sim
gle failure to cure is reported. Price 50 cts.
inn9-tS MlM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14

The late gale caused large destruction
of property on our coast, both oy sea and
land. 1t was the most violent storm that
has been experienced for years on the
shores of this State, as the long chapter
of disasters and damages shows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14

brain fever When he became convalescent
he resigned his charge and went to Europe.
As for the dogs, they have never since been seen,
and the Methodist minister who conducted the
funeral Of the two ladies intimated verv plainly
that they were simply demons in canine FORM aud
were in some mysterious way connected with Mr..
Atkins ritualistIc practices.-Nelo YORK Time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14
dec20-ttf

Health is an inestimsble jewel. The cough
Tar will avert the evil, and save you from con-
sumption. Will you weigh Life against half
dollari Sold by all druggists.
Pixies Teothache Drops care in minute.
decl9-t& Vino.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14
Notice to Members.
Prices ofOaiIY Kennebec Journal.

Single copy, 3 cents; ten copies % cents twenty
ty-hve copies or more, cents each
Extra copies of any issue OF the Daily Kennebec
journal may be obtained by giving orders therefor
to the Carrier or AZ the Counting Room Of the Jour
nal Office, the day previous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14
COMMITTEE NOTICE.

COMMITTEE on CAaagsef Name.
The Committee on Change Of Name will meet
every Tuesday, at p. NJ, In Room 20.
z. A. DYER, Chairman.
II. r. SMITH, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14

Like lser rolling rapidly" 10 the sale OF SLIP
Perry ELM LOZENGES for Coughs, &C. For
sale by all Druggists.
Caswell & Co., corner Washington and Winter
Sfa Roston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14

in gres, measure upon the soundness of the teeth
and their freedom from impurities. The incom-
parable SOIODONT invigorates and puriies
them, and is Il safe and agreeable botanic prepera-
ton far preferable to any powder or ordinary
wash. INDEPENDENTLY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14

photographed Sketches for sale st this Office
and by Carrier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14
Notice of Second Meeting of
Creditors.

In THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
In the matter of
Joseph q. Nichols, : In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
Pursuant to an order of said Court, the second
general meeting of the creditors OF said bankrupt
will be held at the Court House at Augusta in said
District, on the twenty 1fth day of January, A. ID.
1877, at 10 O'Clock A. M, before John W. May,
Esq, one OF the Registers in Is nkruptcy said
District for the purposes named In the section 5O92
OF the Revised st tutes Of the United States-Title
Bankruptcy. &C vbSE, Assignee.
tianI4. Il & Mianl6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-14
Notice of Third Meeting of
Creditors.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,
FOR THE DISTRICT Oh MAINE.
In the matter of
Joseph q. Nichols : In Bankruptcy.
Rankrunt.

Bankrupt.
Pursuant to an order OF said Court, the third gen
eral meeting Of the creditors of said bankrupt will
be held at the Court House at Augusta, in said dis
trct on the fourteenth day of February, A. ID.
1873, at 10 O'Clock A. H., before John w. May,
Esq, one of the Registers in BANKRUPTCY in said
District for the purposes named in the section 5093
Of the Revised Statutes of the United States-Ttle
Bankruptcy. q. G. VOSE, Assignee.
tjan-l4.2l&wj ,n16
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-19

at the hotel for sometime, her parents
being dead. The intimacy which has
eliminated so d~isgracefully originated
during Alice's frequent rides TO her
relatives, on which errands the negro
accompanied her as her coachman.
The compile we're welded by a Metho-
dist clergyman at a neighboring village
on Saturday last. Yesterday Jacob
Eide went to the house where the
pair were located, and by strategy in
duced the girl to accompany him home.
Schemmerhorn was arrested, charged
with seduction and robbery. Miss
Burns says that the negro gave her a
package Of candy on Saturday, which
it is presumed had some potent effect
on her brain, as she now remembers
nothing that happened. Schemmer-
horn declares that he had criminal re-
l%ations with the girl before marriage,
but this she persistently denies. The
negro is now in Jail awaiting trial on
Saturday. Threats to mob him are
rife.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-19
A BABOoN ON THE A
Picking the Lock Of His Cage, He Plays
Havoc In a Theater.
P~hiIadelphla Record

Philadelphia Record
Away up in the fourth story of the
museum, at Ninth and Arch, safely
secured in iron cages, is a collection of
wild and tame animals which once
Termed a portion of Forepaugh's me-
nagerie. Among the group is a tall,
ferce-looking male baboon. On Sun
day afternoon the keeper decided to
take a breath of fresh air, and, having
first seer that the cages were securely
fastened, he made tracks for the
street. A short time later three men,
who were sitting in what is known as
the exchange" box-ofice, situated
in the corridor between the inner en-
trance door and the auditorium, heard
a tapping on the window. They
looked up and beheld his baboOnship,
grinning all over his face and making
a kind Of reckoning motion with his
paw. Not long ago, while in another
State, the animal bit a man in the
arm, causing a serious wound, which
necessitated amputation. The men
in the box-ofice knew of this oc-
currence, and we're therefore 10th
to respond to the reckoning. For
about an hour the baboon kept
guard on the outside, and then bound
ing through the auditorium into the
orchestra, he commenced to knock the
music stands in all directions. From
the orchestra he made his way to the
stage, where his misunderstanding pro-
pensities were even more strongly de
velOped. Scenes were thrown down,
and a bed which lay on the stage was
torn pieces. Meanwhile the occupants
of the box-ofice had hurried off in
search of the keeper, who at this juno
ture put in an appearance, A little
strategy was INDUCED in, MIR, Baboon
was shown a large apple, and as he ad-
yanced to take it the keeper backed
away. By this means he was finally
induced to ascend the stairs and re-
enter the cage An eKamipation
showed that the creature had obtained
his release by tampering with the lock,
and the way in which he had accomp-
lished this demonstrated that he must
have diligently watched the keeper
fasten and unfasten the gate of his
prison until he became acquainted
with the method employed,
Na ID
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-19
COMMERCIAL.
PUBLIC LEDGER 0FFIcE,
MEMpFIs. Deoemher 10. 1873.

1870
Gold ran evenly and at par with green
backs throughout yesterday, opening at
the same this forenoon. No article Of
quotable value is as steady. Local dealers
declare that they have no use for gold
coin, and if offered for sale they would
ask to be paid to receive it. The days of.
wild speculation in gold are passed, let us
hope, forever. II silver bullion could be
kept near a parity of value with gold
there would be little room for argument
or complaint concerning u money sys-
tom. Its continued huctuation and gem
eral decline gives opportunity for a wide
range of discussion and some speculation.
In spite of all, however, silver dollars are
popular with the people ~hereabouts,
though not in high favor with bankers.
Our bankers report their supply of cur
rency ample, with few sales of exchange
between each other. Money is SO easy
with a number that they would DO pleased
TO lend a few hundred thousand dollars at
inside rates of interest if choice securities
are rendered. Current discount rates are
Solo per cent.
Exchange offers freely and is the chief
item of business among bankers at the
present time. Rates are steady at q dis
count or 50 75per $1,000 for Eastern cot
ton bills not carrying grace, and u DIS
count for sight bills on New England.
Checks on New York are sold readily at
par. New Orleans exchangeisA discount
buying and par selling.
A few operations are reported in stocks,
though as yet not enough to give much
idea Of their real value. fernando Insur-
ance sold at 122, a slight decline from last
summer, when the price obtained was
125K. Bluff City do. is reported sold at
IS, an advance from last sales. Their book
value is IS and they could readily close
out at this figure. Parties are figuring to
purchase twenty shares of Memphis City
Fire insurance stock offered for sale.
There is a light movement in county war
rants. Little doing in city securities.
Nominal quotations are as follows;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-19
Attachment Notice.

Before E.. W. Caldwell, J. P. for Shelby
county, Tenn. Pearce, Suggs 4 Co. vs.. Ben
Porter.
this cause an attachment having been
Tennessee, and returned, 'levied upon the
property Of the defendant, I" and affidavit hav-
ing been made that defendant is indebted TO
the plaintiffs in the sum Of forty dollars, due
BY account, and that the claim is just, and
that the defendant is q nonresident of the
State Of Tennessee; it is therefore ordered
that said defendant make his personal appear
ance before me on the 8th day Of January,
1879, at my othoe, No, II West Court street,
Memphis, Tenn, and defend said attachment
suit within the time prescribed by law, or the
that a copy Of this order be published once a
week for four weeks in the Public Ledger.
This the 9th day of December, 1878.
A-90-y6-lO2 E ". CALDWELL, j. P.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-19
Cotton.

The local market opened brisk this fore
uoon, with an active demand at previous
prices. Several buyers were out scanning
the situation and small lists we're sold be-
fore morning dispatches were received.
The improved tone was due to the general
frmness at the close last evening. Liver
pool and New York both opened firm,
and our market promises to be quite ac-
tive during the afternoon.
Sales yesterday 5000 bales; for export
200, to spinners 14OO, for speculation 100
The market was steady, with a good de-
mand at the quotations. No sales of large
lists were reported, their holders being too
high to admit of transactions.
The total receipts of cotton at United
States ports for the present season, as given
by the Cotton Exchange to-day are2 2, 30O,-
o5S bales, an increase over last year at the
same date Of 25S,6SS bales. The stock on
hand in America is 762,992 balesi at this
date last year 7O1, 4Ol bales; year before
1857 bales.
Receipts of cotton here are nov "a. 7Se
bales behind last years receipts to the
same date, and 8l,lS9 bales behind the
year before.
The total visible supply Of cotton at the
present time is 2,l25,5OS bales a decrease
compared with last year at this date Of
l9O,214 bales and of $4,000 bales as com
pared with the year before
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-19

Chicago Times Syracuse, N. Y, telegram
The clandestine marriage of Alex
ander Schemmerhorn, q negro waiter
at the 0sgood House, in Herkimer, to
Miss Alice Burns, the young daughter
of one of the most respectable families
of the county, is creating a genuine
sensation in central New York, The
darby is a full FLOODED, thick Tipped
African, blacker than the ace Of spades
and aged nineteen. Miss Burns is
sixteen, sweet-tempered and unusual
" good-looking. She has been living