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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

DERBY LINE, March IA. 1t is stated that
\. &. Woodward, treasurer of the Stanstead
& Sherbrooke Mutual Fire Insurance, is a
lctaulter to the amount Of 81 900. The
cNmpanv is secured hv hOnd.men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

The humors Of the spring campaign are de-
veloping every day. The democrats herded
a lot of men over Sunday, in a certain place
in this city. leaving them in charge of a
lady(D. She piel the snews of war (rum)
freely, all day Sunday. the old lady got drunk
things were demolished generally. and the
guardian Of these democratic pets came very
near losing their treasnrcs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
&E&Bs
Tobacco.

CIScINNATI. March II. 4 convention of
tobacco manufacturers yesterday fixed the
price of smoking at - and fine cut at 40 cts,
in packages ten per cent under the new tax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

The snow is fast disappearing; the roads
are bare and travelling difficult. Compare
tivrly few team, from the country were in
town Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
NEW YORK.
Railroad Matters.

NEW YoRk. March A. About 100 railroad
passenger agents, mostly Southern and
Western, are in convention here to-day TO
fix rates and devise means TO prevent scalp
iur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
PATENTS.
r.. Ell. EDDY.

r.. Ell. EDDY.
No. - state st., opposite Kilby, Boston.
Secures Patents in the United States; also In Great
Britain France and other foreign countries. Copies
Of the claims Of any Patent furnished by RENTING
one dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington.
No Agency In the United States possesses superior "a
oiiifies for obtaining Patents ascsrtainiHg the
Date.tabilifg Of tnrentions. ..
X. II. EDDY, Solicitor OF Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
al regard Mr.. Eddy of the most capable and
successfal practitioners with whom have had ON.
eial intercourse.
: CHAS MASON, Commissioners of Patents.
"InventOrs cannot employ person trustwor-
thy or more capable Of securing for them early
and favorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner of Patents"
BosToy, October 10, 1870.
X. ". EDDY, ESQ Dear Sir: you procured for
me- In 1910, my first patent. since then you have
ted for and advised me in hundreds of cases, and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions. l
have occasionally employed the best agencies In New
York Philadelphia and Washington, but still give
you almost the whole OF my business, in your line,
and advise others to employ you.
Yours truly GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston. January l, 1879. lyi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
Financial.
Weather Indications for To-Day.

For New England and the Middle States
light rain or snow, followed by clearing and
colder weather, northwest to southwest
winds. and slowly rising barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

Rs- Aessrs. Williamson Greenwood have added
n large lot Of goods 10 their i've cent counter.
The goods are all In their line VI business, and It will
pay to step in and examine. feb22ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

The excitement over the great pedestrian
contest IL increasing, and tonight there are
over 5000 persons AT one dollar each. The
contest is narrowed down to Rowell and En-
mis-, and betting tonight 10 ! to on Rowel
and 3 tn | against Ennis.
senator Blaine of Maine, was in a private
box. and had large boquct which he intend
ed to present to Hartman. but as he vas
asleep the Senator left, and the boquet was
presented to Hartman later. Hartman
walks slowly and with great difficulty. En-
mis- ran his 3s2d mile in SOB, the fastest since
the match began.
Rowell states that if he wins he will return
to the third man. provided he sticks to the
track, his stake of $500. Ennis has promised
to do the same.
The following was the score ut | o'clock
this Saturday morning:
ROwel, 42s
Ennis, 40j
Hartman. 800
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.

New York MONEY Market.
Erening Report.
NEW YORK. March II.
Money loaned at 500 v cent. on oali. closing at
0-64- per cent.
Sterling $50 1850 for long and 1891 s4s0i for short
sight.
Carrying rates, l-te-; borrowing rates, 3Aa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

"ArrLEroN's condensed American Cyclic
prdia" is the hest thing a young man can
invest in At J. Frank Pierces for two
weeks only
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

ment TO the college grounds but will supply
a much needed want long felt for u suitable
place in which TO hold the college public cx
prCisps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

1t is estimated that about 4 900 900 feet of
lumber will be cut on the Psssadumkcag
waters the present season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

Mr.. Grieteldt died yesterday morning in
BROOKLYN, from trichiniSis. The family was
attacked and four have died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

The regular meeting of Capital Lodge,
Good Tcmplars, was held last evening. The
attendance was good, despite the rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
W Gather Reports.
Poisoned.

Reports show Il fall in temperature in the
West averaging - degrees during the past
~ hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
Agents Wanted.

To sell Fruit Trees and other Nursery Stock In the
New England States. The best Of testimonials re-
qnired. Good wages and steady employment to sue
cessful men For terms, &c, address, stating age,
previous occupation and names of references,
N. v. 3. CHASE, Augusta Maine.
3nosSs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15


The following was issued this afternoon:
House of Representatives,
Washington March Is.
4 caucus of the democratic members of
Congress will be held in the hall of the House
of Representatives, Monday evening. March
18th. at o'clock. to nominate candidate
for Speaker. and transact such other business
rrlatin. to thr organization of the House. as
may be deemed advisable.
(Signcd) HESTER CLyMER. Chairman.
The Next Speaker.
Opposition to Blackburn for Speaker Of the
National House, is manifested among the
Southern Congressman. 1t is said that some
of them think it ndiscrcet to try to secure too
much power now. lest they injure their chanc-
cs in the Pre- idential race; hence Randall's
stock is rising.
Financial.
The treasury department has invited all
the collectors of customs. surveyors of Gus
toms, acting also as collectors, receivers of
public moneys, postmasters of money order
offices, and all other public officers. of what
ever character, to become agents for the sale
of $40 four per cent. retunding certificates.
The Next Congress.
1t is believed that the democratic clerk
Adams, in making up the roll of the new
House, will omit from it the entire Iowa del
egation on the ground that the election
should have been held in November instead
of in October The object is to make the
democrats more sure of being able to organize
the House. since 1870 then instead of AS now
would form quorum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

The new greenback weekly, the National
Tribune" to be published in this city, ap
pearcd YESTERDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

Charles William, for the larceny of three
tumbers of jelly, was before the court yes
terday. He plead guilty. and refusing to pay
q fine Of 50 and cost was committed.
John Curcn was fined 81 and cost for being
drunk and disorderly on the street He failed
to pay and was committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
THE TRUE PATH or
GOSPEL TEMPERANCE

being the only life work and spceches OF Francis
MURPHY. DR.. REYsoLDs, and their cvaberer
Embracing. also the history OF the Women's Tenn.
perance Union. The best selling temperance
book published. 7cO pages. 10 epgrsvings. Price
o. co. Agents address at once,
eia39 II. 8. Gn0DSPEED 4 CO., New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
" ARLINGTON.


WAsHiSGroS March il. DIR. John NJ.
Wentworth, supervising surgeon general of
the Marine Hospital service, died this morn
I'M uI nnrllmnniN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

Eggs are now cheaper than they have been
for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

Mr.. Samuel Lang, the Oldest inhabitant Of
Palmyra, died on the 9Th inst, aged ninety
five wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

The first company to issue a definite policy
contract. having printed thereon the exact
time in years and days for which the insur-
ance would be continued in force after the
non-paymcnt of any premium due after the
third year from the date of issue, was the
Union Mutual OF Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
Local ami State Nems.
Saturday, March Is, 1879.

as-As spring approaches, guard against debility,
colds, biliousness, dyspepsia, and diseases incident
to the change of season by the of the L. s. GOLD
BIrrERs, which recommended by the best
physicians, and Is not bogus quack remedy. Ere
pare and sold by Partridge Bros, chemists and
apothscaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

Mr.. Hobson's mill at Wiscasset has shut
down for want Of logs. 1t has run night AMI
day for several months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

The receipts for local travel for the past
year on the Knox & Lincoln X. r., amounted
to S23 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
!tp 4 Per Cents
Democratic Caucus.

The subscriptions to the { per cent loan to-
uay are : 10. 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
Range.
Range,

Mango, -
Moisture rain and melted SNOW, 30St in
ches Sn,v. l3i inches; fair days. Is varil-
BILE days. 6 foul days, / aurora observed o;
polar band on the lst. 1th 22l and 18th;
lunar halo 3 on the lst an I'll: parhclion
(mock sum l, on the It'll; rain or snow fell
on 10 days; rain fell on days number of
days on which cloudiness averaged 0.S or
more. II river closed, - days good sleigh
ing - days; depth of snow on the ground at
close of the month. Is inches; prevailing
winds West AMI Northwest.
Lat II deg, 10 minutes. 50 seconds.
Long. g. degs.. +5 minutes, 30 seconds.
G. in Gardiner journal.
Oiklsnds, March !.
Chelsea Town Election.
The combination democratic and grccnback
ticket was badly whipped out at the polls last
Monday, the republicans carrying every Office.
The following officers were chosen:
Sclectmen-N. L. Winslow, VIM. Searles,
Larkn Trask
Town Clerk-James Blanchard
Supervisor of Schools-lIorace Leighton.
Boyvdoln Collie re Items.
The winter term of this institution will end
April 20, and the spring term commences
April 10. The students are nearly all here,
those who have been teaching having fin
ished their labors.
The need of a new gymnasium was never
more felt than at present, as the base ball
nine class crews and men training for the
spring field day, together with those taking
more moderate exercises, rather makes
things confusing. 1t is rumored that there
are funds available for the new gymnasium as
soon as work is commenced on Memorial
Hall. in which the present one is situated.
The speedy completion of Memorial Hall
is assured, which will not only be an improve
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
Robbed.

Dr. MeClery of Portland, was attacked on
Dorchester ST. early this forenoon, and rob-
bed of a watch and $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
BY TELEGRAPH.

Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
kcnnebec journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

Honey gathered by the busy bees.
from the clover fields and pastures Of
Aroostook county, has been peddled in our
streets at Is cents per pound And now tn
sweetness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

Clean slate at the police station last eve
nil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
THE
NEW ENGLAND
MUTUAL LIE INSURANCE COMPANY
Of Boston.
THE OLDEST MASS. COMPANY.
1000 Members. s5s ,OO0, 900 Insurance.

The features Of the Company arc
Its entire mutually.
s-The character of its vestments.
3-The liberslity OF its treatment Of retiring mem.
bers.
i-Its selection OF risks rs developed by its past
favorable mortality.
5-rhe application OF the Mass Non forfeiture law
to Its policies, whereby every member Is entitled to
insurance according to its provisions. ,
Information to rates can be obtained on applica.
ton at the ONCE Of the Company of any Of its agents
In the principal cities and towns OF the Common
wealth. 3ath annual report nov ready for distrbu-
tion.
BENZ. y. STEVENS, President.
mari3teod6m JOS ". GIBBENS, Secretary,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

Yesterday the democratic fuglers had II
council of war to consult in regard to the po-
stion of affairs relative to the Mayor que =
ton. Gunny Halves, having an engagement
with Deputy Sheriff Page, was unable to be
present. 1t was decided to write letter to
Capt Black, the greenback candidate. asking
him to withdraw his name from the contest
and promising to support him for representa-
tive next fall This is a nice little game of
the democrats to swallow up the greenback
party, candidate and all. 1t remains to be
seen whether Capt. Black will nibble at that
cheap bait, and whether the grcenbackers of
Augusta are willing to be placed in the posi-
ton of dccov ducks to the democratic party
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

4 council was recently held in this CITY to
examine Mr.. W. A. Pratt, who desires to be
ordained to the work of the UniverSalist min
istry. They found that he i, entirely worthy
of being ordained to the Christian ministry.
The parishioners of Rev. :. F. Wc,herbee
of Ferry Village, recently made him a iona-
ton visit.
Rev. Hosea Pierce of Skowhegan, died on
Monday, March 10th.
At East Orrington, twelve or more have
found Christ, some of them quite aged.
The church debt Of the Rockland l'nivcr-
salist society. Of S. 600 is A. good ~ lifted
six thousand being subscribed and two thou
sand assumed by the ladies'.
Religious meetings have been held in the
Christian church in LuLcc. every evening the
past week. The attendance on the meetings
has been good.
Friends Of Rev. Michael Andrews of Park
man to the number Of seventy made him a
donation visit afternoon and evening of the
9Th inst, and left S3j as token of their es-
TEEN. The afternoon of the 4th inst. about
thirty Of the friends of Rev. T.. G. Eastman
met at his house and pounded him after the
manner Of such occasions.
Rev Geo. l.. Walker formerly Of Portland,
has decided not to accept the call to the Elliot
church at Newton, Mass, as his wife and
himself find that the air of Connecticut agrees
with them better than that of Massachusetts
There is deep religious interest Mt Bates
College. and several of the students have been
converted.
The new stained glass windows for the Con-
gregatonal church in lIoulton, have arrived
from Boston. They are very handsome.
The church is nearly completed. and will be
dedicated soon
At the earnest request Of the Christian
Church and Congregation of Milbridge Rev.
II. NJ. Eaton has felt ii to be his duty to return
TO his former passionate in that place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
NEW BRUNSWICK.
Drowned,

ST. JOHN, March IA. 1t i. now definitely
known there were drowned from the wrecked
Turkish Empire, J. West, captain; Charles
Dwier, cook; James Civil, Geo. Pason, Ben
ton Raymond, Daniel Mcintosh aud VIM.
Magee, seamen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15

Pains In the Back, Side
or Loins are cured by
HUNTS REM EDY.
The Great Kidney
and Liver Medicine.
II Is not Q new COM
pound, having been used
by all classes for 10
years, and saved from
lingering disease and
death, hundreds who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
ring rates, SAd.
California Mining stocks.

SAN PRANCIsCo, March ~.
are the closing official prices Of min.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
80 Baby"

'0abys'
Charles II. Thayer, the noted comedian
will present the comic burlesque and panto-
mime entitled BABY" at Granite Hail.
Monday evening, for one night only. The
basis Of the play is the blind devotion of a
doting couple to their son, who, though well
grown, is still regarded Il baby in their
eyes. They think that he is rs innocent as
an infant, but they are mistaken. He likes
the society of ladies. and seeks it unbeknown
to them There are several ladies incidental
to the play. and likewise several gentlemen
and the object of the playwright seems to have
been to mix things up generally. and he sue
cceds admirably. for the complications are
almost endless and intensely amusing There
is not a dull, commonplace line in the play
and it frequently approaches wit, rich and
keen. Of course such a play can he Just as
good or bad as the company presenting it
have the ability to make it. Mr.. Thaycr's
company is we'll known IS an excellent COM
bination. Tickets for reserved seats should
be secured to-day at the Office of the Eastern
Express
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
MY
BACK!"

have been given up by Physicians. HUNTS
REMEDY cures all diseases of the Liver Kidneys,
Bladder, and Urinary Organs, Dropsy Gravel, Dia-
betes, and Incontinence and Retention Of Urine.
HUNTS REMEDY Bright's Disease OF
the Kidneys, General Debility, Female Weakness.
Nervous Diseases. Intemperance and Excuses.
HUNTS REMEDY cures Bilious Headache, Sour
Stomach, Costiveness, Dyspepsia, strengthens the
Bowels and Stomach and makes the Blood perfectly
pure. HUNTS REMEDY, IL prepared EX-
PRESSI.Y for thes sc diseases, and has never
be eu KNOWN to fail. One trial Will convince
you. HgNT'S REMEDY il purely vegetable, 10
used nv Family Physicians and the uIn0st relian6o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-15
Meteorological.

Meteorological.
February was = cool month. The mean
1892, being 2.6l" colder.
The moisture, rain and melted snow was
slightly less than the mean. The. mean il
1922 inches this year 3.0s inches. a detici
cncv Of o. IA inches. The range Of the bar
omcter, 30. 500 on the 2sth and 2s.9lj on the
18th. was excessive. Like the last month no
aurora was observed
The sleighing was continuous and unusual
ly good. Last winter the thermometer was
but IA times at or below zero. Thus far this
year it has been Is times, to which there
may he additions in March.
Mean height of barometer at 32' and
ocean level 29,949
Greatest do on the 18th. 80. 800
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13
$500 REV ARD

Stare OF LOUISIANA, EXECUTIVE J
s..ef. DEPARTMENT. !
yXTHEREAS. ON, THE FOURTH
wv day of October, 1876, FRANK A.
BiossAT was brutaily killed aud MUIR
dered ut Cattle, in the Parish of Rap
ides, inti,is State; and
Whereas, JAMES LIGHTFOOT and
WILLIAM "'LIGH'FF0OT stand it,
dicTed foe said crime, and it has been
represented to- me that they are fugi-
tives from justice;
Now, therefore, +, FRANCTS'T. NJ
CHOLLS, Governor of the State OF
Louisiana. by virtue, of the. authority
in me vested by law, do issue this my
proclamation, commanding the officers
of the law and all good citizens to aid
and assist in arresting the said James
Lightfoot and William Lightfoot, to
the end that they may be brought to
Justice end dealt with according. to
law, <s..-t
And fdo hereby offer areward of
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the
arrest and. delivery Of said James Light
foot and William Lightfoot in any of
the jails of this State.
James Lightfoot is about thirty
years of age, FIVE feet nine inches high,
spare built, high cheek bones, large
gray eyes, has always downcast look,
slow to spca<, dark hair, weighs about
100 pounds; was called James White
before coming to Cotile.
William Lightfcot is about twenty
five years of age, five feet seven inches
high, rather stout, weighs about las
pounds, sandy hair, blue eyes, full
face, rather pleasant, free spoken and
very quick, and makes friends fast.
Given. Under my signature and the
seal of the State of Louisiana, at the
City OF New Orleans, this tenth day OF
April, i'm the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seventy
eight.
49,. FRANCIS It. NICHOLS,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
BY the Governor:
Will A. STRONG,
'''' -. Secretary of State.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

=
BEARING BURDENS IN YoUrH.-In
nine'cases out of ten q mans life will
not be a success if he does not bear
burdens in his childhood. If the
fondness or vanity of father or mo-
Their keep him from hard work; if
another always helped him out at
the end OF the row; if instead of tax
ing his turn at pitching of he stow
ed away; in short, if what was light
fell to him, and what was heavy
about the work to some one else; il
he had been permitted to shirk, un.
til Sinking has become habit
unless miracle has been wrought,
his life will be q failure, and the
blame will not be half so much his
as that of his weak and foolish pa.
rents. On the other hand, if a boy
has been brought up to do his part,
never allowed to shirk his responsi.
bility, or to dodge work, whether OF
mot it made his head ache or soiled
his hands, until bearing burdens has
become a matter Of pride, the heavy
end of the wood his choice, parents
as they bid him good bye may dis.
miss their fear. The elements Of
success are his, and at some TINT
and in some way the world will re-
cognize his capacity.-[ Young Folks
World.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13
ALEXANDRIA, La, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 49, 1879.
Walter presses, lightning geared.--
Our expense for steam alone is $4,000
nor dow Wo haxo moro cntriarn

Walter presses, lightning geared.--
Our expense for steam alone is $4,000
per day. We have more carriers
than you could pack into your larg
est tent. Our Eastern circulation
has been increasing at the rate Of a
thousand day for the last two
years. BY simply cutting down the
size of the paper an eighth of an inch
our proprietor has saved enough
money to build four school houses at
SAC, 900 each, and endowed all orphan
asylum in each county in the State.
He doesn't run the paper for money,
but just simply for his health, and
because he likes the country. Our
mailing and folding machinery would
remind you of the Ridson- Iron
Works."
as it in this building7"
I"Oh, no; this is simply the branch
of1ice-the place where we write up
circusses. Our principal establish
ment--"
The circus agent groaned as if in
agony, and fled. = Virginia City
Chronicle.