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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-03-12

Brooklyn has 40 resident clergy
men.
Moody and Sanky will soon leave
San Francisco for Southern California
Tho parish church Of Fetching, En-
gland. which dates from the thirteenth
century, has just been restored at cost
of $50, 900.
The University Of Berlin during
this winter has more than 4, 900 students
the largest number yet reached BY any
German university.
The amount realized from the rent
al of pcws in Plymouth Church Henry
Ward Beecher's) this year is al. 1862,
an increase of 81 ,914 over the revenue
of 1880.
The oldest Protestant church in
Japan is scarcely eight years old. and
most of the sixty-seven churches organ
lied are less than four. Even this fails
to more than hint at the rapid progress
Of the Gospel in this wonderful empire.
Mrs. Fletcher Hnrper had Bible
reading at her house in New York City
the other day. at which two hundred
and fifty ladies wero present Mrs
Margaret Bottorne lectured ON The
Tongue" basing her remarks on the
third chapter Of st. James Epistle.
Rev. Samuel Irenmus Prime, d. d.,
in recently referring to his editorial
connection with the New York Observer,
said: IL have written on an average
more than i've columns each week for
forty years. or 10000 columns in ALL
at least 100 volumes Of 400 pages each.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-03-12


Senator Beck recently made an ex-
haustive and able argument in the Sem
ate in favor of legislation looking
toward the revival of American COM
merce. 1t is not a partisan question,
and Senator Beck did not discuss it
from partisan standpoint. He SIM
ply cited the mournful but incontro-
vertible fact that American commerce
is dead, and urged the measure which,
in his judgment, is necessary to revive
it. The merchant marine of the
United States is y thing of the past,
and the American dag has almost dis
appeared from the seas. When the
American traveller abroad visits for
eign ports and sees them crowded with
shipping, he looks in vain among the
flags for the stars and stripes. Our
carrying trade is almost entirely in the
hands Of other nations, the products of
the country are transported across the
ocean in foreign ships, and the money
we pay for transportation goes to en-
rich the nations of the old world.
Once we had fair share of the worlds
commerce, but now we have none;
once we had sixty or seventy thousand
sailors, but now we have none; once
we had navy that command
ed respect, Il it did not
elicit admiration. but now our
navy has become disgrace that
only brings the American flag and name
into contempt among the nations of the
world. All these changes have come
about under Republican policy and in
the twenty years in which the Repub-
lican party has been in power in this
country. But these are not partisan
statements made for political effect.
They are but plain statements Of patent
facts that are not denied and can not be
denied by either Republican or Demo
crat. The simple truth is that the
United States has become, under the
policy of the Republican party, q coun-
try absolutely destitute OF a merchant
marine. and that its commercial inter-
ests sleep the sleep of death. The
question is. what shall be done to rem
edy this deplorable state of affairsp I'm
less it is remedied it is idle to hope for
any sound or lasting National prosperi-
ty. Without commerce., no nation un-
der the circumstances under which the
American Republic exists can expect to
prosper. We must as a matter Of me-
cessity by some means rebuild the COM
mercial marine of the country. Two
plans were put forward. one by Senator
Beck. and one by Senator Blaine. yoicino
the policies of their respective parties.
Senator Beck SUGGESTS free ships. while
Senator Blaine recommends subsidies
to American ship builders. "Let enter
prise he free'' said .Mr. Beck. "Iet
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-03-12

MISS ALICE BLAINE, daughter Of SEN
ator Blaine. has just made her debut in
Washington society.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-03-12

Great exertions are being made by
English lovers Of piscat0rial sport to
exchange the various species Of fish in
10 different waters. For some time past
. new variety Of trout has been brought
from America into English waters- The
last novel effort in this fsh transporta-
ton business il bringing fish in alright
compartments BY rail from one part Of
Great Britain 10 another.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-03-12

Civilization consists largely in know
ING how TO preach without practic Ing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-03-12
Aristocratic Pauperis,n.

There is q memorial before the Sem
ate. calling on Congress to make some
provision for the maintenance of all ex-
Presidents. The idea of the petitioners
seems to be that man who has held
the Office of Chief Magistrate of this
democratic Republic is too exalted q
being to degrade himself with any &C.
cupation, and that the people Of the
United States should see to it that his
dignity is not abridged by scramble
for honest bread and butter.
1t is matter of regret that this pre-
posterous notion finds tolerance In the
Capitol. and we entertain very decided
conviction that the alleged statesmen
who are inclined to favor it will do well
to unload such folly as speedily as the
process of discharge can be readily ef-
fected.
There is no more reason for setting
up retired payroll for ex-Presidenfs
than for -postmasters, ex-gaugers,
ex-clerks, ex-messengers or ex-hoor-
scrubbers. The theory on which the
proposition rests is one of the most Of
fensive and oppressive characteristics
of monarchica1 institutions
We compel no man to. take Office.
We pay our Presidents q good salary
When that is paid we owe them moth
ing.
II we once take a start in the bust
ness of putting ex-ofiicials on the Treas
ury, we shall soon have a full load Of
that sort. Our ex-Presidents are no
more sacred than ex-pound-masters. II
both have performed their duties and
received the pay stipulated. the people
are quit of them. II our ex-Presidents
cannot make a living. or get support
from their friends, the poor asylum is
open for their reception. Many . man
as good as any ex-President has ended
his days in thatIast resort for indulgence.
Washington Post.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-03-12

dlbtT ulILl. Inc cdv8lleIS 8u0uteO anu
knocked, and knocked and shouted, but
all in vain. Not an inch would the
charcoal burner stir; 80 at last they be-
gan to batter down the door.
Finally SQUIRE managed to scramble
up to the loft, where he found the poor
man crouching in o corner in perfect
agony of terror. He tried to calm his
fears by speaking gently. but the
strange language only made him more
terrified.
So there was nothing for it but to
drag him down, and carry him OF to
the King. which they accordingly did.
Henry had learned q few words Of the
peasants dialect. so he soon treasured
the poor man. and made him compre-
bend that they only wanted him for q
guide-an Office which he readily took
upon himself.
He was swung up on horse In front
Of one Of the cavaliers, and guided
them safely to the town of Liszki. Soon
after this they came up with Chemerault
and the others who had missed the
King in the darkness and had arrived
before him.
In the meantime you can readily inn
agine that there was . great uproar in
the palace at Cracow when the Kings
flight was discovered. The Senate and
the mobiles were absolutely beside them-
selves with rage at having been 50 out
witted. The French who had been left
behind in ignorance of their masters
intended fight were deeply indignant
with the KIM fov HE froo chornsre ~,
trayal Of them. The mob howled and
yelled in the streets. and everybody
soolded poor Alemanni.
Karnkowski. the Grand Refersndaxy
Of Poland. was dispatched in . coach
and six to bring back the King, accom-
parted BY . troop Of Tartar cavalry
armed with bows and arrows, and :
bowling mob, with sticks, stones and
jayelins followed after.
They came in sight of the fugitives It
the town of Osweicin, where some Of
the gentlemen bad dismounted to rest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-11

The high school scholars contemplate the
presentation of an entertainment, May 18th.
one week from tonight 1t will consist OF
general exercises, readings. declarations.
etc, and after the intermission q farce en-.
titled. "A Drop Too Much" Considerable
time and effort are being devoted to make
the affair a complete success. and, if in any
respect. it shall resemble those that have al
ready been given, We do not hesitate to say
that il will be one. 4 small admission will
be charged. A part of the proceeds will be
devoted TO defray the expenses of the grad
uating class, while the remainder will be ex-
pended in books for the school library. We
trust that this entertainment will receive a
earty support from our citizens.
Mr. Stephen Narson, our pleasant post
office clerk. has been compelled TO take Il
rest from his duties on account of i'll health,
but we hope it is nothing very serious.
The juicy rhubarb has made its appearance
in the market, and our NJ. ID. 5 wear smiling
countenances.
Some of our city gardeners have already
commenced planting their beanpoles.
Rev. A. L. Park will start for the far West
the first of next week, and will carry with
MN the best wishes OF ms friends anu parish
ioners. His family will not accompany him.
The Lecture Course Herald. a neat adver-
Using sheet has appeared in its seventh issue,
announcing that Mrs. Livermore will lecture
at johnson Hall, Friday evening, May Is.
This is the last lecture of the course. and the
subject 1.-The Boy of To-day" will be one of
peculiar interest. Mrs. Livermore enjoys a
wide reputation as lecturer of ae Plus
ultra type, and We think our citizens will
show their appreciation of her talent by a
crowded house. The tickets will be 81 cents.
Conductor John Holmes of the accommo-
dation train between Gardiner and Augusta
has travelled over the distance between the
two cities for twenty-nine years and is now
on his thirtiefh year. For the first twelve
years he was or the stage route, and the re-
mainder of the time he has been on the ac-
commodation train. We think that few have
been so long time on one route.
\ few of our citizens were at Augusta to
hear the trial of Merrill the China matricide,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-11

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of
your rest by sick child suffering and crying
with the excruciating pain Of cutting teeth!
If so. go at once and get bottle Of MRS.
wINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
depend upon it; there is no mistake about IT,
There is not a mother on earth who has ever
used it, who will not tell you at once that it
mother and relief and health to the child
operating like magic. 1t il perfectly safe to
use in all cases. and pleasant to the taste,
and is the prescription of one of the Oldest
and best female physicians and nurses in the
United States. Sold everywhere. IS cents
. bots1e.
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wATERvILLE.

ine Municipal Court has been very active
oealing out justice to-day to the rum
elets. Sheriff Matthews and his aids are
"lng thorough work in the cause of temper
sace Joseph Ellis was tried for selling
.qOor, and fined 500 and costs; appealed.
~'eral other parties are in the lookup wait
Tmelr turn to be tried for the same offence
suly Blair and fellow named Young, were
.a 'hls morning for drunkenness and dis
a'sng the peace.
r Y. d. Seavey, who left town Sunday
ssnlag on the Pullman, was arrested Monday
a:ne, at Portland, by certain parties OF
4 image, to whom he was indebted. MI.
~ up collateral and was released.
M =, clark, for some time connected with
H. 'mwood, and very favorably known by
M, dwelling public, has taken the hotel and
- 'es to make it first class in every re-
=. \. weather permits, the Bates nine Will
s Coibys on the college grounds this
sesday) afternoon. The game will
49, be one of much interest. and 1.-THE
~ looking forward to Il with gfea'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-11
HAILOWELL.

| At the last regular meeting of the City
| Council orders were passed instructing the
street commissioner to make various repairs
upon the streets. sidewalks, culverts, &c.
authorizing the Mayor to draw his warrant in
favor Of John b. Hubbard Post G. \. r., for
fifty dollars in part payment for expenses of
Decoration Day: instrucring and directing
the city marshal to strictly AMI impartially
enforce the statutes of the State in regard to
the sale of intoxicating liquors in the city
also to look after the sanitary condition of the
city by causing vaults, drains, &c. to he
properly construct ;ni cleansed; re,
curing the chief engineer to re-organze
the Fire Department and pay the firemen !;
| and various other orders requiring action on
the part of subordinate officers. An order
was passed by TIE Common Council
appointing "a committee of three on
| the part of the Common Council, and
two on the part of the board of Al
dermen. to consider the expectancy of re1
pairing the City hall SO that it may become
source of income to the city, and to report
plan for doing the same and the estimated
cost at the next meeting Councilman Bod
| WELL Spear and Atkins were appointed on
the part of the Council. In board of AL
dermen the order was laid on the table
for further consideration. 1t would
seem desirable that such an investiga-
ton may be made to ascertain the feasibility
of the proposed enterprise. An order re-
ating to sprinkling the streets during the
season was passed. The City Agent reported
sales to the amount of Ssj.14 for the month
of April The City Council accepted the in
vitation of John b. Hubbard Post. G. a. r.
to participate in the exercises of Decoration
Dav Roll of accounts No. was passed.
Adjourned to tine first Monday of June.
| We learn that Granite Lodge |. o. of G..
T. of this city will hold an ice cream supper
and sociabe in their hall on Thursday even
! ing, MAY ~, with nominal admission fee of
ten cents to pay expenses. The public are
cordially invited.
| The new residence of Mr.. Courier on the
corner of Winthrop and Middle streets ia
assuming skeleton proportions indicative of
| permanence and elegance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-11

The first meeting of the new consolidated
.ebool district on the east side of the river.
ras held Monday evening at the school
house on School street. 1t will be remem-
bered that the three school districts, Nos. l..
20 and 26. had some ten days ago voted TO
unite and form a consolidated district, in
order to grade and improve the schools, and
toestablsh and maintain grammar school:
in short, to create upon the east side of the
river system of schools corresponding to
those of the Village School District The
meeting Monday evening was a very large
one, there being a full attendance from all of
the old districts. Mr.. Charles II. White.
TO whom the warrants for calling the
meeting was directed, called the meeting to
order, read the petition to Dr. Lapham, a
Justice Of the peace, and the warrant issued
by the Doctor and his return upon the same.
Mr.. VIM. II. Libby was unanimously chosen
moderator, and Mr.. Wilson b. Leighton
clerk of the meeting. DIR. Lapham, in few
veil chosen remarks. in which he recalled
many incidents in the public life of the late
Ruel Williams, reciting his many efforts for
the growth and benefit of this city, referring
TO the fact that maialy through his efforts the
Capitol, the Kennebec Arsenal, and the Hos
pital were located here; that he and all
the immediate members of his family had
always taken deep interest, and
prominent part in all educational interests.
and had been strong advocates of the public
school system, he moved that the district
adopt the name of ''The Williams School
District" After some remarks by Rev. DIR.
Quinby. S. s. Brooks, and others, the motion
was unanimously adopted. Wilson Il. Leigh
ton was chosen District Clerk; Daniel A.
Cony, District Agent. The meeting decided
that it was safer to organize for this wear
under the general school laws, rather than to
accept the terms of Chap. $40 of the private
md special laws of 1888, this being the act
under which the Village School District was
formed, because this act requires
the election of directors to occur
in March or April. Undoubtedly next
spring the citizens will accept the act and
organize under it. \ district committee, as
provided in section So, chap. IL of the Revis-
ed Statutes, was then chosen, as follows
Vim. B. Lapham, Charles II. White, p. C.
Doliver, J. H. Manley and VIM. II. Williams.
This committee have, under the statute, full
power to grade schools.
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Wicked for Clergynen.

Rev., Washington, ID. c., writes; 81
believe it to be all wrong and even wicked
for clergymen or other public men to be led
into giving testimonials to quack doctors or
vile stuffs called medicines, but when really
meritorious article made Of valuable remedies
known to all. that all physicians use and
trust in daily. we should freely commend it.
| therefore cheerfully and heartily commend
Hop Bitters for the good they have done me
and nv friends, firmly believing they have
no equal for family use. | will not be with
out them."-New York Baptist Weekly.
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An Honest Medicine.

J. II. Ncrthrup, of Lansingburgh, former
" captain of the Troy police, writes: 81
firmly believe that DR.. kennedy,s "Favorite
Remedy" is great, good, honest preparation ;
one that may be depended upon" And this
is the testimony of thousands. Capt. North
rup suffered from liver arrangement for years
and was cured by DIR. kennedy's "Favorite
Remedy II is an honest medicine. and sold
bv all honest druggists at the honest price OF
One Dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-11

ITS RELIEF AND CURE As CERTAIN A. DAY
FOLLOWS DAY, WITHOUT ANY OPERA
TON, OR HINDRANCE FROM LABOR.
Since the reduction of Dr. sherman terms. thou
sands crowding upon him for treainaht, gladly
throwing away their gripping rk some dispriting and
iife-pnnsbipg trusses. His treatment for the Attic
fon makes the patient comfortable and safe in the
performance Of kind of exercise labor. II ia
q grand thing. and those who ruptuFcd aud do not
PROV themselves with IL endure the oi
that preearous afiicion and thu of trusses all
through life. Thousands Of those cured give the ost
fattering testimonials of gratitude to Dr. sherman
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Res. Mr.. PhilbroOk, who is engaged in
..;.iue fund for Westbrook Seminary in
rbich he has good prospect of success. was
IN town yesterday. The Seminary is fortu-
nate in securing his services as agent.
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d&wtf

Facts are stubborn things" and it is
fact that Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam
has performed more genuine and permanent
cures than any Cough remedy or this 70 any
other continent. Try it for 10 Its. Regular
size. s. and 10 cts Mayl0mw&s&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-11

Owing to some delay in transportation,
usssrs. C. G. Thwing & Co. will be unable
= open their Carriage Bazaar on Wednesday,
,,, xill open it Thursday afternoon instead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-11

Special inducements are offered you by
the Burlington Route. 1t will pay you to
read their advertisement to be found else
where in this issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-11

Have Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry al
WAYS at hand. 1t cures Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group, In.
fuenza, Consumption. and all Throat and
Lung Complaints. 80 cents and 81 q bot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-11

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thousands
who were suffering from Dyspepsia. Debility,
Liver Complaint, Boils. Humors, Female
Complaints, &c. Pamphlets free to any adj
dress Seth w. Fowle & Sons, Boston.
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Sudden Death.

Mrs. J. Sayer, an elderly widowed lady, liv-
ing on Sewall street, died very suddenly, yes
terday forenoon. She had been somewhat ill
for fortnight. but there were no develop
ments in her case to excite alarm. Until
within a week she had been entirely alone in
the house, and at the time of her death she
was attended by little girl of some fifteen
msixtcen years Monday night Mrs. Sayer
made up her mind not to retire, and sat in
her chair all night. Yesterday forenoon at
about 10 o'clock, while making a movement
as if to arise from the chair she fell headlong
and expired instantly. Her attendant, very
much alarmed, aroused the neighbors, who
came to the house and performed kindly min
STATIONS. Mrs. Sayer has resided here about
ienyears having removed here from Belgrade
She was an estimable though somewhat
eccentric lady. Living a sort of hermit life,
The outer doors of her house were rarely
upened the windows were nailed down, the
blinds nearly all closed, the air scarcely II
ever admitted. doors throughout the house
we're locked, pockets and bags were filled
With curious packages; and numerous eccen-
tcities stamped her as a peculiar, though
knd-hearted lady. She was reported to
have considerable wealth. and her neighbors
have at times felt alarmed concerning her
living alone in the house.
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Local ann State Ntms.
Wednesday, May IL, 1881.

,o.eph Piper & Son are selling strawber.
j. At 65 cents box.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-11

@Choice GIadiole bulbs for sale from
10 TO 30 cents . piece. or el.00 70 500 per
dozen by Miss Eaton, No. -, Chestnut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-11

r,;ends of Mr.. J. &. Holcomb, formerly
!, this city, have recently heard from him in
p,.,e where he now resides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-11

The session of the Unity Club in the
parlors of Christ Church, on Monday even
ng, was an unusually successful one. The
aendance was large, and the evening was
&voted to a consideration Of Maine authors.
ELECTIONS were read from the works of Long
Rlow, Neal, the Abbotts, Mrs. Stowe, David
Barker, Moses Owen, Elijah Kellogg, ARENAS
ward, and from other famous names OF men
aud women who were born and wrought in
NE Pine Tree State. Mrs. Ella Huntington
N@on, our talented townswoman, was pres
Mby invitation, and read selections from
%f own writings, which were greatly appre-
GATED by her listeners. 1t was red-letter
''ening in the life of the 'Unity Club.