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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-01

A GIRL IN THE Coils OF A SNAKE
Flora Agnew, II years old, living in New
York city, has been visiting at the house
of her uncle. Henry Burns, near Hunters
Range Penn. She has frequently gone with
her cousin, a girl of about the same age as
herself, TO drive the cows to pasture Last
Sunday morning her cousin was sick and
Flora went alone with the cows. When
she had driven them to the pasture she
started for the house, but becoming tired
she sat down on a messy mound to rest
She had hardly seated herself before she
saw a huge black snake coiled on clus-
ter of laurel bushes. She screamed and
started to run, but the snake darted at her
and circled itself about her body. She
cried at the top of her voice and ran. with
the snake drawing its folds tighter
around her. till she fell down with fright
and exhaustion. Her cries brought her
uncle, who cut the snake in two with his
knife and released her II was some time
before she could speak. The imprint of
the snakes fold was left ON the body. The
snake measured feet ) inches in length
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TONTlNE PLAN.

or upon ;he prime pie Of Accomplishing profits for den
mite periods, which first introduced by this Socie
ty, and has been recommended and endorsed by emi-
nen' experts in Life Insurance, and by leading bust
ness men. Forty -Four per cent has BET n earAed and
accumulated on the premiums paid onits Tontnr Life
Policies, and forty per cent. ON its Ioi,ine Endow
ment Policies issued within the last five years.
The Directors Of the Equitable Life Assurance So
cety represent exclusively the interests of the Policy
holders. and in presenting the Society to notice, they
feel that has strong claims upon public confidence
bee; ct the strict and conservative principles by
which is various departments arc governed. In the
asset ard IN the administration OF the society, per
feet security il given for the future which Is Of great
importance TO those depending upon their insurance
policies for the ultimate support of their families.
No Life Insurance Company has such large annual
transactions as the Equitable; none is proinpi
AL just in its dealings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-01
new York stocks

OUGHT AND soLDON COMMISSION and car.
riei at a margin OF one per cent.
First class stock privileges which frequently
pay 10 to 20 times the amount invested. Send for
circular. or call on BECK 4 CO., Bankers and
Brokers, I Exchange Place, Boston.
novel eodtf
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BENSON'S
CAPC!NE POROUS PLASTERS
CURES LAME AND WEAK BACK
INSTANTLY. soldby all druggists. iune5.iw
ShIENMEN WANTED.

Two energetic men wanted 10 sell standard goods
to Merchants and business men in Middle and New
England states Good saaf, and steady emp!oymen nj
for sharp statesmen that can sell the goods. None
way, n. !. iune26jw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-01
Notice of Foreclosure.

w HtEEAS, anpteiie Merrill ol Nindsor in
w the County of ktnn.ic by her deed dated
the 9TH DAY of November, no recorded IN the Zen
htbec Registry of Deeds, Book PSI Page lll ron
yeye to one Betsey Pierce of said Windsor in mort
gage, certain piece parcel laid situated in said
town of Windsor, being the ane premises cony eyed
to said Angelo tie Merrill, b, said Btsey Pierce by
her deed OF November D. isa0, and the same conyeved
To said Betsey Pierce by Edward ". Merrill by his
deed dated March 10Th, l,GG recorded In the Regis.
Try OF Deeds for kehnthcc County, Book 253. Page
~ 10 which deeds and record thereof reference, l. 10
be had for more particular description Of the prem
iSes;
Aud whereas, Eeranus r. Pierce, Administrator
on the estatc of sa!d EetSey Fierce late Of Windsor
deceased, by his assignment dated May -. 1872 re-.
corded III the kennebec Registry of Deeds Book 2,i
Page ,, assigned and transferred to me the abo, g
mortgage and mortgage debt; now, the conditions
Of said mor'eag having been broken, the under
signed by reason thereof, claim foreclosure of the
same and give this notice thereof under the statute
MARY J. STuDLEY.
Augusta June Ii, 1879. 3vy5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-01

Fellows Compound Syrup is composed of
Ingredients identical with those which consti-
tute Healthy Blood. Muscle and Nerve and
and Brain Substance, whilst Life itself is di-
rectly dependent upon some of them.
By its union with the blood and It's effect
upon the muscles, re-establishing the one and
toning the other, il is capable of cflecting the
following results
1t will dispace or wash out tubcrculous
matter, and thus cure Consumption.
BY increasing Nervous and Muscular Vigor,
it will cure Dyspepsia, feeble or interrupted
action of the Heart and Papitation, Weak
ness of Intellect caused by grief, weary, over
tax or irregular habits, Bronchitis, Acute OF
Chronic, Congestion of the Lungs, even in
the most alarming stages.
1t cures Asthma, Loss of Voice, Neural
ga, ST. Vitus Dance, Epileptic Fits, Whoop-
ing Cough, Nervousness, and is most won.
derful adjunct to other remedies in sustaining
life during the process of Diphtheria.
DO not be deceived by remedies bearing d
similar name, no other preparation is Il sub
sttute for this under any circumstances.
Look out for the name and address, j.
FELLOWS, st. John, n. T., on the yellow
wrapper in watermark which is seen by hold
ing the paper before the light
Price Sl.j0 per Bottle, six for 500.
Sold by all Druggists
juncl0-+ eod&wly
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Notice of Assignee of his Appoint
ment

ment.
nngus'a, IA me county OF kennebec and State of
,inihe me invent! ninth day OF Nav A. d. ISL
me undersigned hereby gives notice Of his an
poi.lineh y, assignee Of Frank Il. Small of Al
eusta IN said County of kennebec, insoy, nj Deb,or
who has been declared AN insoy emf upon the ,.,i,,
o. y, woodbury. Latham of Portland and Huston &
n'A'on o. Auburn by the Court of Insolvency Tor
ma, 30 tlw LoRiNG FAIR. Assignee.
hhA NhBEf cOfNTf-In Probate Court al Al.
2"s,I rn 81 mr fy..h Mo.aay e May, 1872
"A the last will and stainent OF Leyr Lancaster,
tate OF Albion, ia said county, deceased, having
b''h presented for probate:
ORDERED. That notice thereof be- given three
weeks succ, s-ve prior TO the onrh Nonda, of June
neM, ~ me DAILY kennebec journal. newspaper
printed In Augusta, that all persons interested p
attend at Court of Probate then TO be holden at Az
sus'a ana show cause, If any, why the said instru.
htht should not be proved approved aud allowed rs
the last viii and testament OF the said deceased
a.. II. X. BAKER, Judge.
Attest : CHARLES HEwINs Register. jane7tsw
hhNNEBEC cOTNTI--M Probate Court, of
4 CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, , pu irisgi TO- be
~ III. last viii and testament ofIydia A. Bearcc.
ing been presented for probate
ORDERED, That notice thereof he given three
weeks .uccfS,n"y prior to the fourth Monday of unr
next, Ia the Daily kennebec Journal, n ncwspa
per printed III Augusta, that all persons interested
may attend at II Court of Probate then 10 be- holden
al Augusta, and show cause, ii any, why IN. said
Instrument should not be proved, approved and nj
owr't; as the last will and testament Of the said de-
Attest CHARLES HEwiNS. Register junc:s',w
hENNhHEC CoENTr:-M Probate Cont at
.i"g@xs,,Ia, on Mr {..'M Hondag 81 AqrH. 1879.
MEL : DRAkE, Guardian of Henrietta
- Lewis Of Albion. in said County. unsound, hay.
hs ttiontd Tor hcense to sell al public auction OF
private -ae, the following real estate Of said
ward the proceeds To be placed interest viz: All
the Interest of said ward in the home cad at her late
husband Wentworth f. Lewis, deceased, being her
right of dover therein:
otpERtD, That police thereof be- given three
week successfully prior to the fourth Monday of
May mex, IN the Daily kennebcc journal, a news
paper printed IN Augusta, that all persons Interested
may attend At IL Court of Probate then to be- holden
It, AoSusln. ana show cause, iiany. why the prayer
OF said petition should not be granted
II. N. BAKER, Judge.
Attest - lIAELES HEWINs. Register may lOf:lw
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We have all our preferences; but no one
prefers to hear crying baby when the facts
SO well known that DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup
would at once quiet it.
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AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK,
Organized in I848.
TRUSTEES Thomas Lainbard, JAS W. Northa
ARENAS Lbbey, VIM. 5. Badger, Saml Titcomb

TRUSTEES Thomas Lainbard, Jas. W. Northa
ARENAS Libbey, VIM. s. Badger, Saml Ttcomb
OFFICE-In Savings Bank Building, Ia Water ST.
Bank open daily, from A. NJ. TO L. NJ, aud from .
to 4.50 +. NJ. Saturday Evenings from : to $40
O'Clock.
Interest on deposits payable twice year, Feb and
Aug. Interest not drawn out is added to the deposit
thus making COMPOUND INTEREST.
Interest begins ON the first day of each month
Money deposited before the tenth dan Of each
month, will draw interest from the FIRST dag of the
same month.
HS-under the existing law of this State all dc pos.
its in Savings Banks, exempt from municipal tar.
alton.
No returns of names of depositors are required to
be made to State town authorities and all accounts
held by this Bank to be strictly pirate and conf.
dental.
Married women and persons under age can deposit
money in their own Names so that II be drawn
only by themselves. on their order.
Especial advantages afforded to FxecutorJ Guar.
dians. Trustees and others having in charge Trust
Funds.
WIN. X. SMITH, Treasurer.
Augusta, Jan. l, 1879. tAwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-01
District Court of the United States
District Of Maine.
In the matter OF
fftAr.f. ~ ~ ~

Charles x. McFatllen I In gnnl,un,.Y
No.. bankrupt,
L bren presented The Court this sjxth J,y =,
June ~ by Charles x. MrFadicn, Of Wa,.r,illr'
~ -ai pistict, bankrupt, praying that he may h.
d"cfetd To have full dischair. from all his ih,s
pio'ahie , under the Bankrupt Act, and upon read
- ~ "hpthth ny iht Court, that hearing be- hid
upon Tia, SANE, the first Monjny Of N,n,.,n,.r
u. 80 before the court IN Portland In said Dstici
~ ~ clock, a. NJ, and that motto. thereof b. puL
ns,'u ~ .he pdily krnnebee journal aud the
Son'ret Reporter, new spalers printed In said Dis
uict' once week for three successive weeks and
ou't III 'e weekly heh.bec Journal the last publ.
alton To he thirty DAYS ut least before tl ar 3d.,
ing, INIT all creditors who have proved their debt,
anu "iher persons in Interest may appear at said time
an" place, anu SHOW cause, il any they have WHY
the prayer OF said Petition should not b.. granted -
WIN. r. PREBLE,
tune :. iuIyoS ui,p..,t "'- '''o"'''
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-01
THE RUSSIAN PLAGUE.

Considerable alarm is felt at the state
ments in the East Prussian papers that
recruits from South Astrachan are being
placed on the Russe-German frontier.
A letter from St. Petersburg says of the
plague in Russia: 1t has spread in the
southern provinces at rapid rate, and
thousands upon thousands have died
with it in the last FIVE days. Its victims.
when taken, | We only about two hours,
and turn back all over as negro. All
physicians ordered to the care of the
sick have died within twenty-tour hours
after their arrival. The corpses are
burned. and so are the houses in which
the people die. Whole towns have been
laid waste in the past few days. The
government has placed Gordon OF
soldiers around the injected provinces
SO that the people cannot ct out and
spread the disease; any who attempt to
break through the Gordon are shot dead
on the spot. The people are beginning
to feel uneasy all over the Empire The
government, OF course, does not allow
untavorable news to get out. and all
reports are suppressed, but, worst Of all,
nobody can get out Of the empire, AS
the Austrian and German governments
have placed a double Gordon OF soldiers
along all the frontiers, preventing all
persons from entering their territory
from Russia. All persons from Russia
by railroad are stopped at the frontier
and detained twenty days in quarantine /;
their baggage and clothing are dlsn-
iected. and il they prove all right, alter
the lapse OF twenty days. they are per-
twenty days quarantine the people are
housed in large she IS and barns, with
out any accommodations or comforts,
aud OF course the knowledge OF this TACT
keeps people from travelling There is
no possibility OF slipping out anywhere.
as the government is doing all in its
power to prevent the diseas IRON spread.
lug. But il it is not stayed soon the
victims may fall by thousands daily. l,
| is much worse than the yellow fever was
in the south last summer. 1t wat
brought by Tartar soldier a month
ago, who on leaving Turkish territory
pulled off from dead Turk on the bat
tie field handsome silk shawl, which
he tied around his body. On arriving
in his native town he presented the
shawl to his sweetheart, girl Of nine
teen years. She tied it around her body
and danced about for JOY in the room,
in which there were some twenty-five
people. In two hours she died. and fiv,
hours after the introduction OF the shaw
into the room the whole party OF twenty
five had died. All turned black, and IL
three days the whole town, containing
l 100 people, had died, with the excep
tion oil 4S persons who had fed in time
From this town the pest commenced
Spreading all over the country.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-01

or seven years with her husband, and probably
has quite an intimate acquaintance with setting
hens. It nude us feel quite arisloc.atic to be
having real countess acting for our amuse-
ment, and our dollar. " hat a power Is
money! From Modjeska, in her real lace and
family diamonds, to the most puolic spirl" q
phllanthropist, whuse name we read In the
papers; from our governor who holds the relns
OF state; from the priest who wrestles In pruyer,
1t is all gold, gold, god .
there has been u convention Of the Episcopal
clergy OF this state, held here, TO elect Il sue
cessor to the late Bishop Wilmer, the result be
ing the nomination of Bishop WinSfeid, oil
California. 1t has also been proposed TO change
Trinity church. the aristocrat church of the
city, to u cathedral. The Episcopil body has
become, OF late, more and more addicted to lie
s'Scarlet Woman" ami is not far from Calhol-
icism and the usagcs of the Catholic church. IL
has been greatly commented upon IN religious
circles. the majority being in iavor OF the move
There will be grand opening of the Industrial
Exposition at the lair grounds. Feb. 18th. given
under the auspices OF prominent gentlemen. aud
Offering !. host of attractions. including . baby
show, exhibitions by the c. e. Female Archery
club, nnd Skating Rink But what all this has
got to do with the agricultural and mechanical
exhibition, is more tLan can find out. rs.. ~ 20
= FASHIONABLE FANcIss.
The lovely lace pins tuat every one is wearing
now, or il not. wishing they had one to wear,
would delight my fair renders. Ingenuity and
artistic fancy have been taxed 10 the utmost to
invent new designs. Here are . few of the great
varieties; u whip, the handle of onyx and the
hash q lne thread of gold; golden broom and
dust pan-an excellent reminder to frivolous
young ladies; whips and jockey caps for lovers
Of the races; guns and cartridges for military
tastes; q jet shell In which lay, like sparkling
dew-drop, Il single diamond, and all manner OF
plain bands studded with pearls, diamonds and
other grms. Conspicuous in one of the principal
stores on Canal street, are two exquisite white
shawls OF point lace, marked five and three hum
dred dollars each. Nothing new ia shown In
bonnets. Combination suits are little worn;
silks are marked at such astonishingly low
figures, that almost any enc who has the least
pretensions to dress and society. can afford one
Lovely opera hats are of peach colored velvet,
q most trying shade. pale blue. and the more
noticeable cardinal red; few flowers are used In
| trimming. at q recent concert. noticed quite
aunique idea. adopted by two or three young
girls. OF converting silk handkerchief into ar
evening head dress. 1t resembled a close ft-
ting cap, such as are worn by French bon,ses the
ends tied In coquettish knot In front, on top o.
! the head; q flower may be added rs finishing
touch. --r
When wrote my last letter the ground wa,
covered with sleet-now, the plum and peacf
trees are festhery with blossoms. and the air il
soft and balmy, redolent with the odor Of the
Sweet Olive. .-s BESSIE 8.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-01
The following shows the real property
Of the state. connected with the peniten-
tiary, with its estimated value In 1876:
Total valuation December 81, 1875. .ssll


Since which time Improvements to the
amount OF S18.73l IS have been made,
and new property added, including real
estate, and now the warden reports the
total valuation of realty Dec 81. 1878,
at 1887 .0S5 SO. and total value OF per-
sonal property, 1858, All 80.
Included in the Same volume with the
wardens report are the reports OF the
physician, matron and chap ain. The
physician among other suggestions rec
ommends the completion OF the new
cell building, that the convicts may have
more breathing room or air. he having
figured it down to the fact that the aver
age convict only gets 81 cubic feet In
one building. and l26 in the other
while 900 cubic feet are necessary to
comply with the we'll recognized prin-
ciplcs OF hygiene. The physician highly
compliments the .iudicious management
OF the warden in the matter OF diet fur
nished the inmates. especially mention
ing tea and coffee, and ON this subject
says: Il can not too earnestly recon-
mend. not only the continuance of pure
coffee as a food, but that it enter more
largely into the daily rations OF the con-
vict. especially since the accepted de-
ductions gathered from physiological ex-
periments. show that coffee increases the
activity of the nervous. vascular and
muscular systems, lessons disintegrntion
OF tissue, relieves mental depression,
ameliorates compulsory labor, soothes
Incorporate habits. and enables man to
perform more labor on less amount of
essential dry food - an amount that
will amply compensate In a financial
aspect.
The total number admitted to the hos.
pital in 1877 was 1856. and In 1878. 769
There were ~ deaths from Jan, l. 1877
to Dec. 81, 1873.
The chaplain's report covers the spirit.
ual welfare OF the prisoners. and shows
that Mr.. aodbsy has given the subjso,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-01
4 Picture AND 4 PARABLE.

An old-tlme ingie. warm and wide,
shamlng our modern manners,
Where Lackwood monarchs, side by aide.
Fling up their rival banners,
Aud send their gleaming cohorts fast
The flying shadows after,
TIL warmth aud comfort glow At last
FROM shining hour To raf,er;
Now ellttering in the silver store
OF heirlooms in Il atory,
Now weaving sanity halos Tor
The clder's crown OF glory:
= But tsnderest the fire light glows.
And merries. is glancing
Upon boy with cheek of rose,
In baby, frolic dancing
About O. loving fathers knee,
Whose brow OF care unbending
To join in all the baby glee
is fathers fondness lending;
While, with her loving smile Tor all.
The gentle household mother
Moves queenly through her kingdom small
Nor longs tor any other,
But muses.. In q happy way,
=, Whether on earth there may be
Another such papa to play
Ro-peep with such = baby.
Full we'll the picture 1 recall
Ny chlldish fancy greeted,
And which the scene that most OF all
liked to have repeated:
How. when his iather's hidlng-place
TIE boy could not discover,
A while he stood with pnzxled face
Thinking the matter over,
Then stopped with sudden roSuery
And airs of mock confiding,
And peeped beneath q chip to sec
lfthere papa was hiding;
And how the trick brought papa out
With sudden peal of laughter,
And joyous was the baby s shout,
And wild the frolic affer.
And still my fancy fingers In
The pretty, childish story.
And thinks deeper sense to win,
As from an aIlegory;
For what do we with childish wits
More witIess children rather
Seeking beneath our chips snd bits
or truth to find tue Father
''Lo here. 10 there''-when everywhere
His walls of home do hold US,
t.. warmth and l0ve-liehf IL His care
~ day and night eI f,ld uss3
A. when We lay us down tu sleep,
And scenes OF earth forsake US,
His presence stlll our souls shall keep.
His morning kiss shall Wake Us,
DOes not the Fathers pity yearn
To comfort them thar lear Him,
Until within his arms they learn
That they are always near Him?
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-01
A CURIOUS MINERAL DISCOVERY.

The most wonderful mineral discev-
cry yet made is that of immense beds of
mineral wax in Southern Utah and Ari-
zona and in the Sierra Madre Noun
tains, about SO miles northwest OF Los
Angeles. or the Remanian mineral wax
1t differs from paraffine by being iusol-
uble in ether and in other respects. I,
is snow-white resinous substance,
softer and lighter than chalk, and burns
with great brilliancy till consumed,
leaving no ashes. In European coun-
tries this curious and vaiuab mineral
is found IN small quantities; but In
America we have here found it in beds
said to be as much as 90 feet in thick
ness and extending over many square
miles Philadelphia Press.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-01

The interest-bearing debt in 1873
amounted to 3l.747 800. .405; it is at the
present time Sl,954. .SO5 $50. being an
increase of :S2O7, 1876, ,245 in favor OF the
bond-holders. and upon which the peo-
pie are taxed to pay the interest. The
recent back pension grab will add about
Sl20. 900 to the above sum, making
the tota, debt at this time about 81, $780,
000. 900, about as large as it was ten
years ago. 1t seems to have been the
intention OF the radicals to bankrupt the
nation before turning 1t over to the dem.
Ocrnts
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-01
Viclx,s Floral Guide

Flower Plate, anil 800 illustrations, with de-
scrIptons Of the best Flowers and Vegetables,
and how to grow them. All for u FIvs CENT
STAMP. In English or German.
The Flower and Vegetable Garden, 113 Pages
Six ColOred Plates, and many hundred Engrav
inss. For so Cents in paper covers; 81 on IN
elegant cloth. In German or English.
Vick's Illustrated Monthly Magazine 81
Pages, ColOred Plate in every number and
many fine Engravings. Price. 81 rs year
Five copies for s5 90. Specimen numbers sent
for 10 cents.
Nick's seeds are the best in the world. Send
FIVE ChNrs ST MP Tor FLORAL GUIDE con-
tanning List and Prices, and plenty of informR-
ton Address, JAMES WICK,
)an4u Rochester, n. Y.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-01
BE CAUTIOUS.

THE manufacturers of the New Home Sewing
Machine write me. under date of November
22nd that there ire imitstlon machines out. and
FOR the good and protection OF buyers, | viii say
that the Company employs no one, beside
myself, TO represent the genuine machine in this
county. l hope this will be sufficient warning
against bogus dealers. When you want some.
which are as low the lowest. :
AYREs y. II. BIRD,
asssU Lexington or NJ. 10pS, No.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-01
THE PENITENTIARY.

The report of the board OF inspectors
and warden of the Missouri penitentiary
to the 3Oth general assembly, is full OF
statistical information that Will he valu,
able for all time to come. The report
embraces the workings of the prison
from Jan. 1, 1877, to Dec 81. 1878.
The following are the officers of the
institution: Board OF inspectors. Elijah
Gates, state treasurer; Thos Holladay
state auditor; j. L. Smith, attorney
general; warden. j. R. Willis; deputy
warden, w. H Bradbury; clerk. RALPH
ID. Willis; physician. w. b. Winston
NJ. ID matron Mrs. E. Sandtordi chap
lain, Rev. w. C. Godbcy.
The total cash received was ..... 2l5 OBS q
Total umou unit xpcnded was 2l4,s'o %