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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-23
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Secretary Folger dlsclaims any intention
to anticipate the January interest, and says
he considered such step uncalled for under
the present satisfactory condition OF the II
nances.
Tho raca;r.r of tho Mechanics, Rank a,
E,art 7 hos h.sn ,n1hor;,aJ hy tho
corn,roll.r of ,h.. currency "a nav divi.
dend of % per cent. to the creditors out of
the assets in his possession. The revelation
OF the embezzlement of the city funds eXcites
intense excitement, and measures nave been
taken for thorough overhaullng OF all the
departments Auditor Palmer remains IN the
Jail, utterly demorallzed, sustained by stlmu-
lants, and unable to see anybody but his
counsel.
~ r S,i,,mor Of North po,.,,l q,
left Bennington. about midnight for his home
Thursday morning about f1ve o clock, he was
found dead In front OF North rownai 90.
store, IN that village. HIS head was bruised
as II struck win ciuo' ana MS race was
badly cut he poay was not coiu "heh ais
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HALLOWELL.

This FRIDAY afternoon and evening the
ladies of the Baptist society will hold sale
of fancy and art-ful articles, in the vestry.
Saturday evening there will be children's
place.
There will be Christmas eve services at
the Episcopal church on Saturday evening
and appropriate services on Christmas day
The tree for the children has been postponed
to Monday evening.
Mr.. Fred Farr is among the members of
the Senior class, Colby University, appointed
to take pari in the exhibition on January 4th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-23

Messrs. Ely Bros, Druggists, Owego, y.
UT gives me great salts faction to saw your
Cream Balm (recomme nded to me by friend
has completely cured me of Catarrh, Of which
have been afflicted for over ten years, after
trying almost every remedy recommended,
none having proved pleasant, effective and
thorough as your Cream Balm in its work
Very truly. etc, s. J. AIKEN. Wholesale
Dealer in Boots and Shoes, l43 Federal St,
Boston, Mass. Feb ), 1881.
Messrs. Ely Bros, Druggists, Owego. n.
VI have been handling your Cream Balm
and find that il takes we'll. Some very old
cases of Catarrh are said to have been cured
by it in this vicinity. s. S. DIETRICH, Drug
gist, East Stroudsburg Pa.
Price 80 cents. dec13+eodSw2w
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Gov. Plaisted's BrOad-axe.
SWEEPING DEcAPITATIoN OF OLD CoUN-
~ OFFICERS.

Gov. Plaisted Yesterday made his nomi-
nations of county officers for the vacancies
which will occur at the close of this year
in consequence Of there having been no
election last September for the choice Of
county officers. The general opinion was
that the old officers, elected by the people.
should be re-appointed-where they had
proved faithful and efficient-to fill out the
term until officers could be again chosen by
the popular vote to fill the places in which
vacancies will occur. This would give the
different political parties fair represen-
tation and consideration. allowing demo-
Gratis the places in counties where they are
in the majority and greenbackers and
republicans the same privilege, also
insuring the selection of competent
and experienced officers and leaving
the people to make such changes as
they please next September when
election comes round. Nothing could be
more Just and equitable than such a course,
or more in consonance with the civil reform
ideas now being advocated by prominent
democrats.
II will create great astonishment then
throughout the State to know that Gov.
Plaisted has made sweeping removal Of
nearly all the old officials,-all but few
Of his party and personal friends-and
filed the vacancies with new men from
the ranks Of his own party, leaving but =
few republicans in places of little or no i'm
portance.
OF the clerks OF courts nominated all
are new men but one. The county at
torneys are all new men. The county
commissioners nominated are all new men
with the exception Of the greenback sher-
ifs in Waldo and Oxford We find among
them the name Of William Philbrick Of
Skowhegan. notorious for the part he took
in the GarcelOn count-out. There are
others of the same stamp among the names
in the list. In the county of kennebec,
where the popular republican majority is
about 2OOO. Mr.. Hodgdon. who was elect
ed comfy commissioner by the people
by the usual republican majority and has
served in his office with great efficiency
and to the acceptance of the public, is
brushed aside and a democrat without ex-
perience in the office and who could not
come within 2000 votes of an election by
the people is nominated to succeed him.
The list of nominations may be found
in another column. We ask our readers
to scan it closely. rs an example of what
civil service reform and non-partisanship
mean when the terms are used by Gov
erpor Plaisted. the democratic chief ex-
ecutive of the State of Maine Except the
fusion attempt to steal the State government
two years ago. 1t is one of the most ag-
gravated instances of partisan politics that
the history OF our State affords. We
commend it to the attention OF Senator
Pendleton Of Ohio. whose late speech in
favor of civil service reform has scarcely
ceased to echo in the Senate chamber.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
| Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal.
TRIAL OF eu|1fAu.
More Expert Testimony.
THE PRISONER LESS TALK
ALIVE.


WAsHINUroN. Dec. ~.
For the first time since the commence
ment of the Guiteau trial there were a few
vacant seats at the opening of the court this
morning.
The prisoner came in looking. if possible,
a little paler than usual, and apparently I'M
der some excitement Col. Chase Reed took
seat by his side and whispered something
to him.
Guiteau, striking the table violently, be-
gan to exrostulate, saying, | won't do any
thing of the kind.
At this psint Scovillc whispered
some expostulation. when Guiteau angrily
said to him won't have you compromising
nv case BY your foolish questions. You must
get of my case if you can't stop compromis-
ing it.
whispered consultation between the three
mentioned seemed to result in paciiying the
prisoner, who looked up with a smile and
said: Was going to make a speech. but
changed my mind, and guess won't do it.
He then busted himself opening his mail.
remarking. This is first time have opened
NV mail for myself Tor sometime.
DIR. Theodore Damon, of Auburn, y. Y.
who was summoned for the defence and re-
tanned BY the prosecution, was called to the
stand. The witness believed. Judging by the
evidence to which he had listened. including
that of the prisoner, that he is sane.
The hypothetical questions put to DIR.
Worcester yesterday were then read to the
witness, and he replied should say he was
sane.
Guiteau said: Upon the theory that
is all correct, but two-thirds of it is false
therefore your opinion is of no value,
Upon cross-examination, the witness stated
that he did not believe Guiteau had been
playing part in court; he thought his con-
duct was perfectly natural, under the circum-
stances, to his character and temperament
The witness had found a larger proportion
among the insane than sane who were
immortal and had passions.
He did not think that this feature taken
alone amounted to anything in determining
either mans sanity or insanity.
Seoville asked: 'Have you noticed ego
tism as Q feature of insanity"
Auswer-s'It 10 . frequent feature with IN
sane people in the sense that they
magnify the importance Of everything affect.
ing themselves or their own interests and
ignore possible effects Of their actions upon
the interests or happiness of others"
The witness had gained the most Of his
axnerience with insane people while connect
I'd with the Auburn State prison, where he
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NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Secretary Hunt a Practical Civil Service
RefOrmer.

WASHINGTON, Dec %
Secretary Hunt today, issued the following
circular:
In consequence of the numerous and in
creasing applications for the discharge of en-
listed men in the marine corps. made by Sem
ators and Representatives in Congress, and
others. the department feels constrained to
saw that no such application can be favorably
entertained in the present condition of the
service, unless the application be based upon
such strong grounds as would entitle the ap-
piicant to be discharged on account of men,
tai or bodily disability.
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a Cnurh. Cold or Sore Throat should

be stopped Neglect frequently results in an
Lung disease or consumption.
Browns Bronchial Troches do not disorder
the stomach like cough syrups and balsams,
but act directly on the inflamed parts, allay-
ing irritation, give relief in asthma. Bron-
chitis, Coughs, Catarrh, and the Throat
Troubles which Singers and Public Speakers
are subject to. For thirty years Browns
Bronchial Troches have been recommended
BY physicians, and always give perfect salts
faction. Having been tested by wide and
constant use for nearly an entire generation,
they have attained well-merrited rank among
the few staple remedies of the age. Sold at
25c, box everywhere.
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Today was the time appointed for the spin
-ners to receive an answer to their circular
asking for ten per cent advance on their
wages. on the ground that the present prices
do not allow them n pay the expenses of
living. But two Mills reported and their an
swers were in the negative, on the ground
that the high price of cotton and the low
price of clsth would not warrant an increase
Such will probably be the general report
The spinners have not vet held a meeting to
receive the report and will no, until after
Christmas.
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HARPER'S PERIODICALS.

HARPERS FRANKLIN SQUARE LIBRARY,
One Year q. Numbers. loo
Postage frteto all subscribers in The United States
br Canada.
The Volumes of the Bazaar begin with the first
Number for January of each year. When no time
is mentioned il will be UNDERWOOD that the sub
scrber wishes to commence with the Number next
after the receipt of order.
The last Twelve Annual Volumes Of HARPER's
BAZAg, in neat cloth binding, will be sent by mail,
postage paid, or by express, free OF expense (pro-
vided the freight does not exceed one dollar per
volum- J, for q 90 each.
Cloth o. -e- for each volume. suitable for binding.
will be 5 n by mall postpaid, or receipt of 81 90
each.
Remittances should be made by Post Once Money
Order or Draft, TO avoid chance of loss.
Ntrspapers are not TO copy this advertisement
arah0nt the cypress order Of HARPER & BROTHERS.
Addres. HARPER & BROTHERS, New York
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Forser Still at Large.

NEWARK, n. j., Dec. ID
VIM. A. Hall, comptrollers clerk, who Is
suspected of completely with auditor faimer'
has not yet been found. HIS wife states she
left him in New York bound for Baltimore.
II is suspected that he has gone to Canada.
Two more Palmers have forged drafts and
been discovered in the city Treasures ac-
counts.
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Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. Dec. 81.
FLoCR-dull.
WHEAr-easer No. 2 Chicago Spring. PSI {;
25s cash; Dec l2iS: Jan. 26s; Feb. do
Il.
coRN-steady at s9i 1901! and 59i cash bid; so
Dec; 5gi JAN. COS Feb.
OATS = higher All cash 49,; dec All; Feb. Al :;
Jan. 43s.
kYE-steady; ".
BARLEY-easier AT | o.
PORK at 10 90 for cash and 10 32s for Dec.
10 IS for Jan.
LARD-at 10 s. for cash; 90 90 now; Dec. 10 So.
BULK MEAr-Shouiuers, so; Short rib, -
Short clear, 70
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-23

DIR. Holman's aiV is that of every legiti-
mate physician. who. in writing prescrip-
ton, makes it his first business TO select the
best combination Of elements that he can find
tor the desired purpose. let the cost be what
IT may. His experience with the Pad led him
to give unusual attention to the invention of
useful Plaster; and we risk nothing in say
ing that he has enabled US to present the best
Plaster ever offered to the people.
dec2O$eod&wlw
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Madame Chandler
WILL RECEIVE HER CUSTOMERS
From 10 to IL "A. M.
And from 3 too II. NJ.
octI5ftilDanl's2
kENNEBEC ss-Superior Court, Dec Term 1851
John ". Clark vs.: William Ryan.

kENNEBEC s-Superior Court, Dec. Term, 1881
John W Clark vs.. William Ryan.
4 Nd now on suggestion TO the Court that
"A the defeRdant al the time of the service of the
writ WAS not an inhabit mt of this State,
and had no tenant agent, attorney within
the same that his good. estate have been attached
in this action and that he has had notice of said
suit and attachment, it is Ordered, That notice of
the pendency Of this suit he given the said defen
dan by publishing aitesied copy Of this order
gether with abstract of the plaintiff writ, three
weeks successfully In the Kannebec Journal a news.
paper printed at Augusta, in the County of kenne-
bee the last publication TO be not less than thirty
days before the next term of this court TO be holden
at Augusta, within and for the County Of kennsbec,
on the first Tuesday Of February, 1852, that said de-
PENDANT may then and there appear and answer to
said suit, II he shall
Attest: A. G. OTIS. Clerk.
abstract of PITS writ
Assumpsif on an account annexed, 1880
Date of writ, April 7. 1851, returnable to June r..
1881. Ad damnun, 5000.
E. W. WHITEHOUSE, Atty to plaintiff.
true copy Of the order Of court, with abstract Of
the writ.
flt&w2t'3 Attest A. c. OTIS, Clerk.
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% superior Court. Dec. Term, lssl.
Iinlie Yeafon Theonhilne Gilman.

KENNEBEC % :-Supcrior Court. Dec. Term, 1851.
Linnie Yeaton W. Theophilas Gilman.
A ND now on suggestisn to the Court
service of the writ was not an inhabitant of this
state, and had no tenant, agent, or attorney within
the same, that his goods or estate have been At.
tached In this action, and that he has had notice
of said suit and attachment is ordered that notice
of the tendency Of this suit he given 10 the said de
PENDANT by publishing attes,ed copy Of this order,
weeks successfully in the kennebee Journal, a news.
paper printed at Augusta, in the County of kenne-
bee the last publication to be not less than thirty
DAYS before the of this Court to be holden
at Augusta, within and for the County of kennebec
on the first Tuesday of F. bruary 1882 that said eftu
dant may then and there appear and answer 10 said
suit if he shall see cause.
Attest: A. C.OrIs, Clerk.
abstract of plf. writ
Assumpsit on an account annexed for Alas
dated Aug. 4. 1877. for si2ee9. payable to Diff.
four months after date with interest At si1
and received under which the ptf claims TO recover
fer same items set forth in his bill annexed
Date of writ. July 49, 1881 returnsble to said Dec7
g. STEVENE, Atty. for plf.
A true copy Of the order Of Court, with abstrac,
of the writ.
tit&w2tas Attest:-A. c. OTIS, Clerk
KENNEBEC ss-Superor Court. Dec. Term, 1881.
Eugene W. whitehouse VS.. Merton l.. Wheeler al.
Nd now on suggestion to the Court that Albert
"A ID. Wheeler, one of the defendants, at the time
O
this State, and had no tenant, agent or attorney
within the same that his goods or estate have been
attached in this action and that he has had notice Of
said suit and attachment il is ordered that notice Of
the pendency of this suit be given TO the said defend
ant by publishing attested copy Of this order,
gether with an abstract of the plaintiffs writ three
weeks successfully in the kennebec journal,
newspaper printed At Augusta in the county of Ken
nebec the last publication TO be not less than thirty
days before the next term of this Court TO be ho
den at Augusta, within and for the county of Ken
nebec, on the first Tuesday of February lss2, that
said defendant may then and there appear and answer
10 laid suit if he shall see cause.
Attest - A. c. OTIS, Clerk.
abstract of plf. WRIT
Assumpsit on promssery note for $500 dated AT
Gardiner, Mar 6, 1880, pay able TO pt order five
months after date AT either bank in Augusta, Me-,
signed Wheeler Bros, A. l.. Newell, Daniel
McDufce. Also count for money had ana received
on which ptf. claims TO recover the amt of above de-
scribed note.
Date of writ. Aug. 24th, 1850, returnable TO Sept
T., 1881. AID damnum, 5000.
+. w. WHITEHOUSE, Atty. for plf.
A true copy of the order of Court, with abstract
of the writ. Attest: A. G. OTIS, Clerk.
tit &w.tS
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Report UnfOunded.

WASHINGTON, Dec. -.
In regard to the rumor that Capt. Payne.
with large party of settlers, had invaded
the Indian Territory, Gen. Pope telegraphs
that he has had force of cavalry occupying
the objective point of the would be invaders
during the past summer and autumn, and it is
impossible for Payne, unless alone. to get
into the territory. The General further says
the report was probably started for the pur-
pose of inducing Congress to interfere in
Paynes behalf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-23

The follow ing telegram with regard to the
Jeanette was sent by Blaine to Foster at
st. Petersburg, on the 2sth of last May:
To Fostsr, Minister, St Petersburg.
Ark the Russian government to direct that
vessel of her flag to keep a friendly lookout
on the Siberian coast for the steamer jean
Rette fitted for Arctic exploration by the
muniticence of James Gordon BeRnett. No
disaster to her is reported, but watchfulness
is deemed a rise precaution which this gov
eminent desires to invoke.
Signed BLAINE, Secretary.
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THE JEANETTE.
Telegrams to the State Department,
From Minister HOLMAN and James
Gordon Bennett.
WASHINGTON. Dec. %.

WAsHIxG1oN, Dec 81
The secretary of state received. today. the
following dispatch from charge d affairs OF
the United States at St. Petersburg:
To Secretary Frelinghuysen, Washington,
ID. C.,
Sir-General Ignatieff. of the Russian gov
eminent has ordered active search for the
second cutter, and will furnish all the funds
necessary to Petersburg, and for subsequent
needs / will draw on you l have long
telegram from Melville. and understand the
same went through last night to the navy de-
partment Will communicate with Melville
through Ignatief as regards thetpossible meas
ures to find the second cutter.
(SignedJ HOFFMAN
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On Thirty DnYs Trial.

We we will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Electro-V oltaic Belts and other Electric APP
pliances on trial for thirty days TO young men
and older persons who are afflicted with
Nervous Debility. Lost Vitality. etc, guaran-
teeing speedy relief and complete restoration
of vigor and manhood. Also for Rheuma-
tism, Neuralgia, Paralysis, Liver and Kidney
difficulties. Ruptures, and many others dis
eases. illustrated pamphlet sent free. Ad-
dress Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall. Mich.
Oct27d+wly
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More about Palmer, the Newark Eorger.

NEWARK, Nj, Dec o.
The common council held a special meet
ing this evening. Auditor Palmer's resigna-
ton was accepted unanimously. Experts ex-
hibited three drafts amounting to about SIS
900 found in the Treasurer's office forged by
Palmer, one of which was accepted by
Frank Allen. young lawyer who refused
an explanation. The Treasurer's account
also showded = shortage Of about $1,000, ap-
parently caused by mistakes. Treasurer .us-
pended during investigation.
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A Colony of New Enslanders.

CHICAGO, Dec. 30.
W. J. Guild, connected with the land de-
partment of the Northern Pacific, has just
located .ites in Dakota. for colony of New
Englanders from Maine. Vermont. Rhode
Island and Mass. The colony will consist of
forty-six families they will move West early
in January, locating near Bismarck.
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NOR SALE OR RENT-A small house, seven
II rooms, with cellar. Rent reasonable. Apply
TO John +. Ward, School St, East side. dec23t2w-
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to the public about forty years. by long continued
series of marvellous cures, that have for 1t con-
6dence in It's virtues, never equaed by any other
medicine. 1t still makes the most efectual cures of
Coughs, Colds, Consumption, that can be made by
medical skill. Indeed, the CHERRY PEcToRAL has
really robbed these dangerous diseases Of their ter
rors to great extent, and given feeling Of immu
nifty from their painful effects that is well founded II
the remedy be taken In season. Every family should
have 1t in their closet for the ready and prompt re-
lief Of its members Sickness suffering and even life
is saved by this timely protection. The prudent
should not neglect 1t, and the wise will not Keep
ii by you for the protection 1t affords BY Its early
use in sudden attacks.
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NJ AINE.
Schooner Damaged.

BooTHBAY, Dec. %.
Schooner Cetwego, of and from Parrsboro,
\. s, McMann, master, cargo of potatoes,
bound for Philadelphia, arrived at port badly
leaking, having been cut and damaged nv
ice on the Nova Scotian coast
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KENNEBEC COTNTf.-Tn PROBATE Court at
.Iuqustd, on The fourth Monday Of NoremJer,
1881
~ II. MOODY Administrator on the estate of Jos.
~ eph L. Burbank, late of ittston, in said Ceun-
~, deceased ing petitiOned for license sell the
following real estate of said deceased, for the pay
ment of debts, etc, viz: certain parcel of land
in said Pttson with the buildings thereon, belong
ing TO the late Joseph =. Burbank
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday OF
December next. in the kennebcc journal a newspa.
per printed in Augusta. that all persons Interested
may attend at a Probate Court then to be held at
Augusta, and show cause. If any, why the prayer
of said petition should not be granted.
EMERY o. BEAN, Judge.
Attest: HOWARD OWEN. Register. Sw3o'
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Too EasiidiOus.

Some would-be Byron looks on in disgust,
At the rhymes of Ecectric Oil poet
But we have the best article known to the
world,
And intend that all persons shall know it.
1t cures coughs colds. asthma and catarrh,
Bronchitis and complaints of that kind;
1t does not cost much, though rheumatics ii
cures.
lis best Oil in the world Won can find
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Important to Travellers.

Special inducements are offered you by
the Burlington Route. 1t will paw you to
read their advertisement to be found else
where in this issue.
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