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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01
A WORD TO THE CORPULESr,

Instead of regarding obesity as an abnor.
mai condition, many people have erroneous.
ly considered it as an evidence of health, and
any agent that reduces fat is therefore at once
suspected of being injurious. Starting to
reason from the false position that fat is an
evidence of health, it is not surprising that
they should, very naturally, fall into the er.
ror of supposing that an agent possessing
properties capable of reducing corpulency
would prove injurious to the health Reas-
oning, however from the rational basis, that
an undue deposition of fat. constituting obes-
ity, is not healthy but a morbid condition, ii
is quite as natural for us to arrive at the oppo-
site conclusion, which is sustained by expert
ence and observation, i. e, that the reduction
Of fat in cases of corpulency is invariably fol-
lowed by an improvement of strength. spirits
and physical comforts. Adams Anti-Fat will
reduce a fat person from 2 to pounds a
week. Sold by druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01
General News.

4 Cleveland milliner asserts that an Eng
fish sparrow entered his store and stole teath-
crs off the counter
One of the sharpest bits of retOrt recently
recorded occurred on st. Patrick's day. \
young man, to hector young lady attendant
said: This is st. Patrick's day. Where is
your green bow" As quick as flash came
the response: 'You are green enough for
me; come along"
Who wouldn't take oysters on the half shell
from the Broad river. $. C.? 4 man in
Beaufort was RECALLING himself in this way in
front of counter in an oyster saloon a few
nights ago, when the luscious bivalve gritted
so harshly under his teeth that he was in
luced to find out the cause. He ascertaincd
that the molusk contained mass OF pearls
ty-four in number, and of the size of a grape
seed, besides the one he had unwttingv
swallowed. Nice fish story for lady marines
One of the most heroic incidents of the mas
sacrc of the British forces on the borders of
Zululand is related by a correspondent of the
London News. When all was over. the am
munition being exhausted and nothing remain
ing for the men to do but TO sell their lives
as dearly as possible, a desperate but triumph
ant effort was made to save the colors from
the foe. Melvil the Adjutant of the 24th,
and Coghll Sir Barle Frcre's ad-de-camp.
managed to isht through the enemy who was
surrounding them, Melvil having torn the
colors from the poles and carried them off
They reached the Buffalo river about nine
miles ofi-in safety, though closely pursued
but in attempting to swim the river both their
horses were carried away by the stream, and
they just succeeded in reaching the opposite
bank still grasping the colors. They were so
exhausted that they were unable to go any
further. A volunteer, who had been with
them up to this time, with difficulty effected
his escape, being, of course, unable to give
them any assistance in their defenceless con-
dition, and the last he saw of them was that a
crowd of the enemy was closing around them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01
From the Lewiston Journal
No More "Greenback" Reform for
Republicans.

The Argus quotes correspondent of the
Journal 10 the effect that most republicans
who voted with the greenbacks last fall, SO
voted not because of agreement with the fl
nancial views Of the grecnbackers, but on
account Of dissatisfaction with the party
management. The Argus also quotes anoth-
er alleged republican opinion dramatically
opposite. Now, making allowances for ex-
eeptiOnal cases, there is no question in our
mind that four-fifths of those republicans who
voted for Smith last fall, had and have no
more sympathy with the financial creed of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01
CONSUMPTION CURED,

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of simple
vegetable remedy, for the 81 ecdy and per-
manent cure of consumption, bronchitis, ca
tarrh, asthma, and all throat and lung affee-
tions, also positive and radical cure for
nervous debility and all nervous complaints,
after having tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands of cases, has felt it his
duty to make it known to his suffering fel-
lows. Actuated by this motive, and desire
to relieve human suffering, will send, free
of charge, to all who desire it, thi. recipe.
with full directions for preparing and using,
in German. French, or English. Sent bv
mail by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper. w. W. Sherar, l49 Powers Block,
Rochester, New York. mar2st&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

Trial bottles DR.. Swavnc's Compound Syr-
up of Wild Cherry. - cents.
The distressing cough, which threatened Sc
rious results, is quickly cured before develop
ing fatal pulmonary affection For all
throat, breast and lung disorders. Asthmatic
or Bronchial affections. Hopping Cough.
Liver Complaint, Blood Splitting Sc. no
remedy is so prompt and cficctua DIR.
Swaync's Compound Syrup OF Wild Cherry.
Il have made use of this preparation Ter
many years. and it has proved to be- very re
liable and efficacious in the treatment of Sc
we're and long standing coughs. know OF
two patients, now in comfortable health, who,
but for its use, consider would not now b,
living. ISAAC 5. llERBEIN, VI. ID.
Straustown, Berks county, Pa"
Price Trial bottles. - cents large size.
81. or six for 81. \ single % cent bottle
will often cure recent cough or cold. and
thus prevent much suffering and risk of life.
Prepared only by DIR. Swavnc 4 Son, phla-
delphia. Sold by leading Druggists Par
fridge Brothers, Agents for Augusta.
sept20 teod&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

SO many persons get faint hearted in this
stern, hard struggle which we call Life, that
any accredited instance of decided success,
despite Encouragement and unfavorable cir
cllmstance, is likely to be helpful A writing
woman communicates to a Western paper
that she attended an entertainment in the ball
room of one of the Saratoga hotels. eight
or nine years ago. At its close, an elderly
Frcnchman arose, and begged the audience
to listen to his daughters who were DESTROYS
TO sing, Few attended to his request but
those who remained saw two plain girls, shah
billy dressed, advance, and heard them exc
cute several Italian airs in what they CON
ceioed TO be very ordinary fashion. The
father insisted that they had vocal gifts, and
that study and time would prove so: but
hardly any one agreed with him, and his
daughters were quickly forgotten. One of
the sisters Is known to-day as Emma Albani.
(her real name is La JcuncSSc:) but Albina.
derived from Albany, her birth-plac sounds
more Italian; and the other still Younger is
studying abroad, and promises To become
celebrated also, as IL lyric artist. Recently
when AIbina had - recalls at the Imp, rial
Opera in 81. Petersburg. from one OF the
largest and most fashionable audiences ever
assembled in the Russian capital, she might
have cunirastcd the brilliant scene with the
memorable night she sang to an indifferent
handful Of people in the Saratoga hostelry.
The diva of 1879 is the splendid butterfly
born of the poor chrysalis Of 1870.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

Our stock OF Black Cash
mcrcs has been largely in
creased by recent purchases.
We shan cOnJInuc 10 make n
speciality OF these goods. deter
mined to maintain there put;stioE
VIC have acquired for selling
them cheap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01
HallOWell Local News,

At the last regular meeting of the Halo
well Reform Club, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing quarter John 4.
Hopkins, President; Charles A. Norcross.
Asa Libby, George W. Blanchard, Vice
Presidents +. A. A. Heath, Secretary f. S.
Withcrell, Assistant Secretary; John Hall,
Treasurer Rev. Francis Grovenor, Chapl; in ;
+. \. A. Heath. Cor. Sec. j. =. Philbr ook,
Sergeant. The club was never in better work
ing condition, and now that we have a tenn
pcrancc city government who will see 10 the
enforcement of the law, we expect to see the
grog shops closed. and our city redeemed
from the curse of intemperance. Public tenn
perance meetings are held at the different
vestrys, alternately, every Sunday afternoon
at ) o'clock. Regular business meetings on
Saturday evening at the club room on Water
street.
The public temperance meeting at the YES
try of the Methodist church, last Sabbath
evening was largely attended. President
Hopkins in the chair for the first time Re-
marks were made by G. W. Blanchard, Rev.
+. Grovenor, Rev. {. 4. White, John Hobbs.
X. n. Fisher, $. George. A. Libby, c. A.
Norcross, |. NJ. True. All the speakers ex-
pressed encouragement at the prospect for
temperance and renewed determination to
fight the enemy until our city is free from the
scourge of rum and all its agents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

A very decided sensation was caused in
the House Friday by an amendment offered
to the army appropriation bill by Randolph
Tucker ofVirginia. providing for the repeal
of section l,2ls of the Revised Statutes.
which section is in these words Mcpherson
who has served in any capacity in the mill
tary, naval, or civil service of the so-called
Confederate States, or of either OF the
States in instruction during the late re-
bellion, shall be appointed to any position
in the Army of the United States Mr..
Tue ker appealed to both sides of the
House, in this era of peace and reconcilia-
ton. to wipe from the statute-books the
stigma which this law placed upon Il large
portion of the Southern States. He
thought it was unjust to allow the class
prescribed by the law in question to occu-
py the highest positions in the civil depart
ments of the Government yet prohibit them
from promotion or appointment to posi-
tons of subordinate command in the mill
tary or naval service, in which service
they can enter as enlisted men. Mr.
fuckers amendment gave Mr.. Conger al
opportunity to say that when, upon 4
former occasion, he alluded to the fact that
the purpose of the attempt to reduce the
Army and of stopping promotions was tC
make room for the restoration to the ARMY
of some of the Confederate Brigadiers who
deserted the military service in 1861 t.
take part in the rebellion, he was scorn.
fully laughed at by the Democratic side
He raised the point that the amendment wa,
in the form of new Legislation, aud was
therefore, not admissible \ few North
ern Democrats, who considered ii polite
to make a show of opposition to this etlor
to open the Army to the return of mrr
who deserted it to take up arms agans
the Government. sustained Mr.. COnger
and the Chair sustained the point Of order
and ruled out the amendment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

A single pail of water. in season has saved
many splendid block--one bottle Of Adam
sons Cough Balsam may save lie if taken
in time. 1t cures coughs, colds, Group Sc
t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01
a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and indis
cretions of youth, nervous weakness early decay
loss of manhood &c, will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This groatreme,ly
was discovered by missionary in South America.
Send self.addressed velope to the REV. JosErr
T. IKMAN, Station D, Bible House, Nep York city
dec27 ioodSwly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

The editor of the Okolma Miss State
is charged with having Stolen from $1,000 to
$4,000 Of the yellow fever fund sent from the
North, and to have spent it in gambling lie
is the same individual who so fcrventlv
thanks God that the Confederatcs have cap
tured the Congress Of the United States"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

II(HING PIIES.- The symptoms
are moisture, like Precipitation, intense itch
ing, increased by scratching, very distress
ing, particularly at night as if pin worms
were crawling in and about the rectum. the
private parts are some times affected: if al
lowed to continue, very serious results may
follow. DIR. SwAYNE's ALL HEALING ONT
MENT is pleasant. sure cure.
HONE CUREs.-We were great sufferer.
from Itching Piles, the symptoms were as
above described, the use of Swaync's Oint-
ment in short time made perfect cure.
j. w. Christ. Boot ! Shoe House. "a y.
I'd St T. {. WEyNAN, Halter, s :. Eighth
St, Phila.
Reader. if you are suffering from this dis
tressing Complaint or letter, Itch, Scald
Head, Ring Worm, BARRIERS Itch any Crus-
ty, Scaly, skin Eruption. use Swaync's
Ointment and be cured. Sent by mail to
any address on receipt of price, (n currcn-
cy or postage stamps, 80 cents a box, three
boxes Sl.2j. Address letters, DR.. Swaync x
Son, $50 y. Sixth ST, Philadelphia. No
charge for advice. Sold by leading drug
gists. Partridge Bros, agents for Augusta
sept20teo l&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

That Hectic Flush Denotes Danger. Re
leve yourself, by using and nj once too DR. A. j.
Flagg's Cough and Lung syrup
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

The greenbackers in Congress got to-
gether the other evening and went to work
just As cheerfully TO lay down their soft
money platform as though it had not been
washed away in the spring freshets. II
does not require many men to formulate a
political platform, but to make it a stable,
the trouble comes IN. Resumption and
the coming of better times in spite OF
croakers are hard facts for grcenbackcr> To
kick AGAINST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

Lungs cannOt.be made but can be saved by
the use of Dr. A. }. flaegs Cough and Lung syrup
il taken in time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01
Sprrial Notitrs.
ELECTRIC BELTS.

A cure for nervous debility, premature decay
exhaustion, etc The only reliable cure Circulars
mailed free. Address, }. r. REEVES, ~ Chatham
ST., n. Y febl..sn eOd&Win
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

Every render of this paper can have free ono
months subscription to Illustrated Magazine cot
choice literature, LEISURE Hot Rs. by srGdins
eleven cents 10 pay for mailing the premium that
goes with the magazine Viz. pair of Easter Gross
chromos. These arrcntwined with calla lilies,
ferns, grasses &c. We shall feel iully repaid for i-
git II the.artices shown to Your friends. ta'A-
logue of LOO desirable and curious articles sent Ia
all: lc. aud %. stamps taken. Address j. L.pATTEN
CO., A. Barclay Street, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01
pailp kemebet Journal.
Augusta, Tuesday Morn'g, April /, 1879

The Philadelphia Press says that 'South-
ern democrats do not want the negro to
20. All they ask is that he shall stay and
do the work, while they do the voting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

Messrs. Jetiress, Roberts & Co., South
Boston, Va, write: ''IIave used Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup and pronounce it the best in
use. A case of consumption here was cured
by its use. We cheerfully recommend to all
sufferers" Price only rs cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01
ITCHING pJLES-The SYM

Great JOY over the fact that YOUR cough he
thoroughly cured by Dr. 4. j. flagg's Cough and
Lung syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

The democrats have brought forward
one j. j. Wilson to contest the seat in the
House, Representative Carpenterof Iowa.
Wilson claims to have been elected Nov.
9Th. but nobody else knows that a general
election was held on that day. The regu-
and Mr.. Carpenter was elected, but Will
son wants his seat and So he makes petit
ton for it, The democrats seldom fail ia
seat every one of their party who claims
the place of a republican, but ii will be Il
tough case even for them to admit Wilson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

That Cold of Yours may run into coHsum
ton IL You don't take DR.. \. j.. Flaggs Cough Al
Lung syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01
HAMLEN

Our assortment of W0nlcn~
is, as usual, large ana careful
~ selected, and we shall as
heretofore, offer TO our caste
mers bargains in this line of
Goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

The newly elected Clerk and Sergeant
alarms of the Senate, Mcssrs. Burch and
Bright, bring to heirpaces very unsayory
regulations. worse than those which Fitz-
hugh and Polk brought to the House when
they were elected by that body. The lat
ter were removed for laundering and inciii-
cheney, while the former are shown to have
been charged in their respective States
with scandalous and criminal practices,
one of them only escaping conviction for
felony on technically There is talk OF
an investigation being ordered, but for the
purpose of avoiding the scandal which
such an inquiry would create. many demo
cratic Senators are in favor of permitting
the present Secretary and Scrgeant-at-
Arms to remain in their respective posi-
tons until the end of the extra session. or
until the beginning of the regular session
in December, and at that time proceeding
to choose other officers to take the places
now held by Col. Burch and Mr. Bright.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

All Of our best prints VIC have
marked down 10 j cts. per yi.
VIC shall also 0gcr 5000 yis.
good print al . cts. per yd. Our
Shcctings. btcacilcd or brown,
arc lower than ever before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01
CasweiI's slippery Elm LOxenges

For Coughs, olds, and all affections of the Throat
aud lungs. Consumptiyc. will ind them soothing
and healing. Use them freely. In travelling, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

The Bangor Wing chronicles another
defeat for Mr.. Smith and the grccnbacker,
in Oldtown. 1t was at a meeting for the
election of school agent in district No ,.
Mr.. Smith himself being present and dis
tributing votes for the grcenback candi-
date who was beaten. We hope the Wing
will not report any more defeats for Mr..
Smith. They have become SO frequent
and alarming that his friends are greatly
exercised concerning them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

Novelties are Sddrd daily 10 on.
) Cent CouNtcr, and tho assert
mcnt il now larger and more va =
ricd than ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

That is very comforting news which
comes up from the South, that JEFF Davis
does not cherish any ill-teeling towards the
North. How magnanimous SO soon too
after the refusal to give him a pension on
account of the Mexican war,
The Nation, always siding with the re-
form democracy as illustrated by Mr.. Til
den, feels called upon to tell the demo
Gratis that if they leave the army without
pay, the Indian frontier unprotected, if
they disband the courts and the depart
ments simply to coerce the President, they
will start a fiercer issue in the next cam
paign than they are looking for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01

FILL iShORTHENT or TTCKS DEN
ms. DFCkR. CHEpTOTS. CHfSUES.
ETt.. IRE. coon am LINEN
TOUEL EOR d ~ IT'S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01
FRANKLIN FAMILY SCHOOL.
IOpsh0nt. Maine.

spring term will open, WEDNESDAY, APRIL, .,
1879. and close july :. For circulars particulars
address.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-17
A TUB RACE.

At meeting Of the Red Hot Tub Club, held
last night, the following named gentlemen
We're elected to the various offices for the en-
suing term: John Roig, president; James
Lawless, vice president; D. Grace, steward,
and George Meyer, captain
There will be two races to-day under the
auspices of the club, on the river, opposite
the Neptune Club boat-house, foot OF Desire
street. "A new feature in this kind of sport
will be introduced by the second race, it be-
ing for double tubs" a craft never before
used on the waters of this State
The sport will conclude with grand
scramble for pair OF ducks, and for it there
are the following entries Messrs. d. Grace
Charles Schultz 7. Roig, A. Wattigny, John
Fulton. James LaWless, l.. Huntzman, 81.
Turk, W. O. Donnell, NJ. Grace and George
Boydal.
The first race starts at 5 30 o'clock.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-17
THE MILITARY SPIRIT IN TILE
COUNTRY.

Col. A. j. Bachcmin received yesterday a
letter from Mr.. J. J. Lafargue, proprietor of
the Kobt. p. Lee Hotel at DonaldsonVille, In
which he Is informed that preliminary
meeting Of the young men OF his parish was
held on August ID and n fine company formed
The roll now has thirty names, with
many applying for admission. The prospect
even now Is that further applications will
have to be refused. MI. Lafargue states also
that the meeting did not think it proper to
yet appoint officers, but will do SO in few
days, when the drill instructor will have had
an opportunity Of testing the qualifications of
the men. The company will be composed OF
the elite of the parish OF Ascension. Mr.. La
fargue asks for admission of the company into
Col. Bachemin's regiment, and requests that
fifty rifles and equipments, and sample OF the
uniform or the Orleans Artillery, be for
warded at the earliest convenience. Col
Bachemin also received pressing invitation
to be present at their next meeting, when the
officers will be elected. The Orleans Artillery
Is no stranger to the people OF DonaldsonvilIe,
being the Oldest military organization OF
the South, having been formed in 1924. This
move of the DonaldsonviIle young men shows
that proper military spirit Is now being
awakened in the country.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-17
I.EVEE WORK.
Contracts for Bonnet Care Brush Dam
and Donaldson Revetment

Yesterday ut noon, III the Office Of Acting
Governor l.. A. witt, the bids for construct
ing those two most important works, the
Bonnet Care brush dam and tho Donaldson
Vile revetment were opened. They were rs
follows:
Bonnet Carre-M w. barton, $1OGn0 80;
T.. u. Fuucher. S13,2l2; 7. A. Downey, Sig, 275 !;
L. O,Msltey, $4,000; Vim. Wells, s23,0o0; L..
j Dodge, $4,000. The contract was awarded
to Z. A, Downey, he being the lowest and best
bidder.
Donaldsonville Ravetment- W. Darton
Sa323: y. J.. Stanton, $4a45; ?. a. Duwnsy.
s3lG2 50; John Ceary. Si4go, r. O'Malley,
$500; j. Il. Conway, $4,000 T.. J. Dodge. $4,000.
Tie contract was awarded To u. j. Dodge. he
being the lowest and best bidder.
Work at both points will be begun by the
twenty fifth instant. The Bonnet Carrie dam
tract BY the first Of November and the Don
aldson revetment by the fifteenth Of October.
The latter work will protect the town OF Don
jacksonville on tho junction of the Bayou La
fourche aud the river, ut which point tho
levee has been constantly worn away by the
current and s really dangerous.
The work to be done at Bonnet Caro- is In
tended to assist the river itself In closing the
crevaafe which caused such widespread ruin
at the time 1t occurred. and which has SO
seriously affected Lake Pontcfarfrain and
most of the watering places on the Mississippi
Sound. The idea Is to 80 ObstruGt the current
as to reduce Its velocity, prevent the passage
Of logs. DRIFT wood, etc, through tho mouth
Of the crcvasse and thereby cause II depoeit ~
sediment, drift otc.. which will gradually
close the breaks aud render tho building Of a
levce u matter of small cost. Thus Is the
great river forced in some measure to repair
the damage It has done.