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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

The dispatches from Washington to
Secretary Blaine with regard to the Pres
ident's condition were of such a character
that he took the train yesterday afternoon
for Washington. lie intended to tar
nv several weeks at home. to enjoy
the refreshing air of Maine, which
was oil he required to restore
him to his usual vigorous con-
dition, but he felt that duty called him
to the bedside Of the suffering President,
for whose restoration to health the nation
il anxiously praying. Mr.. Blaine will
again return to Maine as soon as the con-
dition of the President will permit him to
leave Washington. He is in sound health
but worn with hard work and care and
much needs few weeks rest at home.
The reports about his feebleness are
sheer nonsense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

DURING THE HoT SUMNER MONTHS while
away from city conveniences, the traveller
should make some provision against sudden
attacks of Headache, Neuralgia, Cholera
Morbus. Cramps and other diseases. witch
ell. Champlin & Co.'S Standard Neuralgia
Anodyne when taken according to the drec-
tions on each bottle, will relieve the distress
and remove the cause of any of these troubles.
Try it and be convinced. lan30teod&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

Everything is quiet about the mansion and
there are no indications of an unfavorable
change in the Presidents condition DR..
Hamilton was driven directly to the house of
Attorney General Mcveagh and will not
visit the mansion until morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

WASHINGTON, August Is.

VNsHINVIVNt August 10.
The only information that can be obtained
from the physicians this forenoon bearing up
on the Presidents condition, is that there has
been an improvement in the frequency and
character Of the Presidents pulse during the
night. 1t is reported this morning not only
less frequent, but firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17
Freedom Notice.

Notice IL hereby given that have this day given
nv son, Howard c. Dratc, his time. / shall claim
none OF his wages, shall pay any debts by him
contracted after this date.
AUGUSTUS L. DRAKE.
MANCHESTER, Aug. 4, 1881.
kennebec Co., Maine. aug1lt3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17
4.3O r. M.
WASHINGTON, August

The President is said to be holding his own.
This is considered. by the attending surgeons,
to be point in his favor. Generally speak
ing, he is at this hour, considered in better
condition than he was this morning; nothing,
however, can be ascertained regarding the
febrile rise. Members of the cabinet have
been in consultation since o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17
Ito A. M.

WASHINGTON, August l6.
Doctor Hamilton is expected to arrive at
10 o'clock tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

NJ. Bartholomel. the Russian Minister.
who Is at Newport. has been interviewed
regarding the position of his government
respecting Hartmann. the Nihilist. He
says positively that he has received no in
structions whatever in reference to him.
and has made no application of any kind
to the United States government for his
extradition. 1t is not PROBABLE that Hart
mann will be disturbed in Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

The Philadelphia Press says: The
evidences that n wholesome leaven is
working through the South are as album
dant as they are encouraging. There is a
reaction against old methods and old re-
suits which gives promise Of new South
born of a mighty industrial and political
rnvulrtion ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17
Copartnership Notice.

The undersigned having this day formed copart
nership /" thu grocery line of business and having
succeeded l.. ). HILL corner of Bangor and Cony
streets, EAST side) hereby give no; ice that they will
continue The grocery business successors OF said
Hill. hev both being young and aciive business
men, and both thor ughly acquainted with the bust
ness are bound to succeed b. catering TO the SAINTS
of the public. They will Keep constantly on hand
the best articles to be found in the market so that
the most fstIdious shall ea their suited and
well pleased Come one, come all, and for your.
selves. HILL kITTREDGE.
AUGUSTA, Me-, July %, 1851.
l.. 5. HILL. W. s. KrTTREDGE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

Important to Travellers.
Special inducements are offered Won nv
the Burlington Route. 1t will pay you to
read their advertisement to be found else.
where in this issue.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

The Cornell crew took \ long journey
to get badly beaten. Last Thursday
picked Vienna crew won an easy victory
over them upon the Danube.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer, |
Washington d. c., August III a. m. !
For the New England and Middle States,
fair weather northwesterly. veering to south
east winds: stationary or higher tempera-
ture and generally lower pressure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17
FROM PORTLAND.
Gen. Hancock Expected IN Maine.

PORTLAND, August lG. The revenue
steamer Woodbury., Captain Abby, at Port
land, is ordered to Gen. Hancock to Bar
lIarbor. Gen. Hancock is expected at Port
land Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17
UNOFFICIAL BULLETINS.
WASHINGTON, August Is.

Executive Mansion-The President was
awake about $50 A. NJ, and experienced
slight nausea, which soon passed away. Soon
afterward q natural operation of the bowels
occurred. At this hour DR.. Bliss reports his
pulse firmer and no quicker, and the patient
more comfortable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17
~ O tice !!

The undersigned hereby gives notice that he has
this day sold one undivided half interest In his gro
CRY business to W. :. ktfredge All persons In.
deb ed 10 him are requested to make paymen, TO
Hin kttredge. and sll persons having claims
against me are requested to call and get their pay Of
said firm. l. s. HILL
AUGUSTA, Me-, July IS, 1881.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

There was an eclipse this year that astron-
omers failed to note. 1t was the eclipse of
Adamson's Botanic Balsam over all COMPETE
tors. 1t cures Coughs, Colds, and all diseases
of the Throat Chest and Lungs. Price, 10,
35 and IS cents mw&s&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17
lis p. NJ.
WASHINGTON, August l6.

WASHINGTON, August TO.
DIR. Reyburn, as he was leaving the White
House, was asked if he considered the 1850
bulletin as indicating cause for alarm He
replied, sThere is no perceptible change IN
Presidents condition since morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.


NEW YORK, August 10.
Money easy at 4s6 on call and closed at a g.
Prime mercantile paper 31s5. Exchange weak
Sill for long, and So for short Governments
weak. State bonds dull. Railroad bonds ire qusr
Stock market opened weak.
Transactions 354 ,3s2 shares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

The camp meeting at Richmond draws
. larger attendance than ever before.
The weather has been favorable and the
improvement in the grounds and accom-
modaticns is appreciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

There has been much speculation over
the probable use that will be made of
the Main Building of the Centennial Ex-
position at Philadelphia. which was
bought Mt auction recently by Mr.. J. c.
Built for s97 900. II is now stated on
good authority that it is to be divided be-
tween the Wabash and New Jersey Cen
trail Railroad Companies, and used by
them for depots. car shops. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

For the first time in her history Maine has
no State election this year. Everybody re-
iciccs exccp. the " fleetwood voter. - Tr'-
bNne.
Il we had State election this year the
State Treasurer would not have to become
responsible for the payment of the State
debt. and the people be inquiring whether
there is q vacancy in the Gubernatorial
of43cc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17
MINING STOCKS.

SAN Francisco. August 10.
~ eo,,ov,n~ are the closing ofcial prices OF MIN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

A correspondent Of the N. York Times.
at Richmond. Va, says The best and by
far the largest proportion OF Republicans
in the State are favorable to the Read
ulster movement. not so much on account
Of any professions concerning the debt
question as because its success promises to
liberalize public opinion in State where
libcrali,v needs cultivation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

DR.. Agnew has denied that the review
Of the Presidents case. published in the
Philadelphia Times. represented his opin-
ions, and he further SAYS that he has given
no opinion In the matter to any journalist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

Treasurer of the City of Augusta.
August 5th, 1881. dugsteod&w3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17
FOREIGN NEWS.
A Monster Meeting to be Held IN Lon
don.

LONDON, August l6. The I1aiiy news
saws it is understood that the Lords VIII ac
carried ont bv Commons, and that before
the end of the week, the bill will receive the
ROYAL assent. Arrangements have been
made for great meeting in London to give
an oninion on the conduct of the House OF
Lords in regard to the land bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17
FOR SALE
1t a Great Bargain /!

The two-story house, corner of Eastern Avenue
and Middle Street, with stable and other oubuild.
ings, nice garden, choice fruit trees etc House In
co"pete repair, with cemcnted cellar, furnace and
other necessary conveniences. For terms address
w. +. S. WHITMAN,
Juy22fu North Vassalboro'.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08
NEW YORK, 1882.

THE SUN for 1882 will make its fifteenth annual revolution under the present management, shining always for all, big and it''e, and gracious, contented and unhappy. Rel uolican and Democratic spraved and virtuous, intelligent and e5tuse. THE SUNS light is for mankind and womankind of every sort but its genial warmth is for tine good, while it pours hot discomfort on the bstering backs of the persistently wicked,
 THE AUS of 1868 was newspaper of q kind. It dscardedlnany of the form~ and multitude of the superuous words and phrases of ancient journalism. It undertook to report fresh. suceIHct tional way all the news of the World oIGitting no event of human interest, and commenting upon affairs with the fearlessness of absolute independence The success of this experiment the success of THE SUM- It effected permanent change in the style of American newspapers Every important journal established in this country ill the dozen years past has been modelled after I HE SUN. Every i'm portant journal already existing has been modified and bettered by the force of THE SUS's example
 THE SUN of 1882 will be the same Outspoken, truth telling, and interesting newspaper. By a liberal use Of the means which abundant prosperity affords, shall make it better than before.
 We shall print all the news putting it into readable shape. and measuring its importance, not by the tra ditiOnal yardstick but by its real interest the ple Distance from Printing House square is not the first consideration with ,THE SUN. Whenever any thing happens worth reporting get the particulars whether 1t happens in BroOklyn or in Bokhara. In politics who have decided opinions and are accustomed to express them in language that be understood We say what We think about men and events. That habit is the only secret of THE SUNS political course.
 THE WEEKLY SUN gathers into eight pages the best matter of the seven daIIy issues. An Agricultural Department of unequalled merit full market reports. and liberal proportion of literary scientific, and dO- nestle intelligence complete THE WEEKLY BUN, and make it the best newspaper for the farmers house. hold that printed,
 Who does not know and read and like THE SUNDAY SUN, each number of which is Golcomda of interest ing literature. with the best poe try of the day. prose every line worth reading, news, humor-matter enough to fill good sized book and iufinltely varied and entertaining than any book, bg or little? If our idea of what newspaper should Ee pleases you, send for THE SUN.
 Our terms follows;
 For the daily SUN, four-page sheet of twenty eight columns, the price by mai, post paid 5 cents month, or S6. so year or. including the sunday paper, an eight-page sheet Of ity-six columns the price is 65 cents per month, ST 10 year, post age paid,
 The Sunday edition of THE SUN is also furnished sel arately at S1 20 year, postage paid.
 The price of the WEEKLY SUN, eight pages, ffty-' six columns, is S1 year, postage paid. For clubs of ten sending $lO we will srnd an extra copy free,
 Address, I. W. ENGLAND,
 Publisher of THE SUN, New York City.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08

Ar THE PosToFEIoE.-A motherly-looklng woman yesterday carefully handed the stamp clerk at the post office a letter marked ''in haste. and inquired if there was any extra charge for writing that on.
 'Oh, none at all'
 "How soon will the letter go out ?"
 'In about forty minutes
 ''NO sooner than that ?"
 Well. we might hire special train and get 1t oil in about twenty minutes"
 Would it be tNo much trouble?"
 ''Oh, none at all."
 She thought for a moment, turned the letter over three or four times, and finally said:
 Il guess won't ask you to hire special train, but If you will be kind enough to tele- graph my sister that have written her let. ter to tell her that I can't come till Monday and to be at the depot o-meet me, and that mother didn't go to Toledo after all, Ishall be ever so much obliged. Good morning. De tT0t Free Press
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08
CLIPPINGS.

A start for Pennsylvania deed-know oil men by these presents.
 He will be known as Mir. Clara Louise Kel- logg, or else he can't live in that family. It is now believed that the star route men will let the government down easy, and not sue for damages.
 Jersey cashier: "I am guilty, and willing to go to the penitentiary. The depositors can go to the poor house."
 Whatever you have to do, do it with your might Many lawyer has made his fortune by simply working with will.
 Every time the coal dealers have advanced the price this year, they have been greeted with warm spell. ''Old Prob"is kind to the poor.
 It must have been great relief to Adam after his fall that there was not dozen or so Of indignant neighbors to kick him after he was down The star route men have had seven lawyers to pay for the last six months, and many peo- pie are beginning to think they are punished enough. Don't be forever signing for wealth, my son, counseled Johns father: s.be content with what you have" ''I intend to be con. tent when Ihave it." replied John.
 In some of the western cities the papers nav 90 much attention to society matters that a man can't go home sober without having the incident mentioned. Are you feeling very ill ?" asked the phys lcian; "let me see your tongue. please. " "it's no use doctor, replied the patient; mo ton. que can tell how bad feel"
 
 Long Precession.-A procession of men passed through Main street this morning and were an hour and half passing given point. The given point was a saloon.
 Synopsized opinion of the court: s.These defendants are dismissed. The court finds they stole large amount-enough to entitle them to respect. Call the next case"
 The Mormon women send all the unhatched eggs left over from the 'sset" to the tithinp house. This is why the leaders of the Nor. mos church rarely call for eggs on toast.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08

The excitement over Confederate bonds has been turned to good account by the Methodist Church in Virginia At recent session of the Virginia Annual Conference of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church South, at Charlottes- vile, the other day, resolution was adopted ''That this Conference approves of the action of Brother John Morton, of the City of Rich mond, Representing Brother John B. Morton, decreased treasurer of the late Book and Tract Society of the Virginia Annual Conference), in disposlng of $21, 400 in Confederate bonds, the property of said Society, and tender to nm our thanks for the service rendered opr Conference in this transaction" Prov isiou was then made for the investment of the pro. ceeds, $149 30. .s.s
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08

ITCHING PLEs-SYMPToMs AND LURE The symptoms are moisture, like precipitation, intense itching, increased by scratching. very distressing. particularly at night, as if pin worms were crawling in and about the rectum i: the private parts are sometimes affected if allowed to continue very serious results may follow. 'DR. SwAYNE's ALL-HEALING OlNT- MENT" is a pleasant sure cure Also for let ter, Itch, Salt Rhenm, Scald Head, Erysipelas, Barbers' Itch, Blotches, all Scaly, Crusty. Cutaneous Eruptions Price5O cents, 3 boxes of $1.25. Sent by mail to any address on re- ceipt of price in currency, or three cent post age stamps. Prepared only by Dr. Swayne & Son, 330 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia. Pa, to whom letters should be addressed Sold by all prominent druggists
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08
FROM THE DANBURY NEWS: ::

Christmas is near at hand. Small boys are beginning to attend Sunday y-school.
 Talmage thinks hell it covered with tobacco leaves. We hope Mir. Talmage will not be disappointed.
 Rev. w. c. Lyon, of Seymour, was eating a pie when his teeth struck against fifty dol lar gold piece He has been eating pie ever since.
 A Bridgewater man has made 623 barrels of cider. We have wondered why there has been no correspondence from that place late ly.
 Somebody has invented an attachment to a boot heel, which is designed to keep man from slipping on the Ice. In the spring in can De taken oil and used to advantage against buckwheat.
 Thomas Schofield, aged 91 years, walked nine miles to renew his subscription to New London paper. It is the general impression among publishers that there are number of subscribers who are waiting until they are 91 years old to come in and pay for their paper.
 A Vienna man has got up a contrivance whereby the contents of the human stomache can be readily seen. Whan man goes to bed with his boots on and tells his wife it is the salad, she can apply the contrivance after he IS asleep, and see the salad for herself
 The papers say that Mag" Brophy, of Bridgeport, who has been in jail some half hundred times, has fallen heir to S34, ,OOO. We have no sympathy with those papers which speak so coarsely of Mrs. Brophy, call- ing he Mag and the like. We never did. We have not the pleasure of Mrs. Brophy's acquaintance, but we haveno doubt that she is an estimable lady, whose past has been somewhat clouded. We congratulate her on her good fortune
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08
cUTiGURA,

and CUTIcURA SOAP externally and CuT1cuRA REsoLv. ENT internally will positively every species of Humor, from Common Pimple to scrofua. Price DIc1p DI Rrs s1s Os1es o rge boxes S cU
 25c CUrIcURA SHAVING SOAP, 15c. Sold by all drug g1sts. Depot, WEEKS POTTER, Boston. Mass
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08
PATIENTS.
Is. II. EDDY.
No. 7e STATE ST.. opposite KiIby, BosroN,

No. 76 STATE ST., opposite Kilby, BOSTON, Secures Patents the United States also in C,resf Britain, F ance, and other foreign countries Unpie, of the claims Of any Patent furnished by remttins one dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington, N Agency i the United States possesses superior facilitfe for obtGig Patents aSctFtdiaig the pdtsntabiifl of fslUentfORs. K. H. EDDY, Solicitor of Patents
 TESTIMONIALS. "l regard Mir. Eddy Of the ptOsi capable 1n, StGcceS$tu practitioners with whom have had ofcia intercourse.
 GHAS. MASON, Commissioner of Patents" "Inventors cannut employ person ustwor- thy or more capable of securing for them earl tnd fayotaule conside atiOn al tAe Patent Office. EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner of Patents.
 Bo>ToS, ot tober 19 IS7a R. II. EDDY, Esq--Dear Sir: you procured for he i'll lS4O, my first patent. Since then yop have acted for and advised in hundreds of $, and prpcu1 ed many patents, reissues 6ld extensions have oc- casionaly employ ed the best agencies III New York; Philadt lpha aud w. NakhmgtOn, bat still Ne you sl- most tie whole o my business in your line and atl wise others to employ Yo0.
 fours truly, GtoRGE DRAPER. BOSTON. January 1. 1881. sl-ly
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08

Clear head and voice, easy breathing, sweet breath, perfect smell, taste and hearing. no cough, no distress. These are conditions brought about in Catarrh by the use of San ford's Radical Cure One bottle Radical Cure one box Catarrhal Solvent and one Imnroyed Inhaler. in one package, for $1.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08
FOR SALE!

THE George Matthews place. on the Goshen road, 4 about one mile from the Court House, in Litch field. containing about twelve acres of iand with dwelling house and other buildings thereon. For further particulars enquire of a
 G. A. H1CKOX, Administrators, Litchfeld, Sept. 6, 1881. 24.n
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08

GHOA WEEK. $12 day at home easily made, V SCostly Outfit free. Address TRUE Co.,: Augusta. Maine. 45-Iyr
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08
(lticura Blood POis0nings, ScrOfalOus Ul- cers and Itching Humors, Alb
 scesses and Giandular
 SWeIiingS.
1 EAD POtsoNiNC

Mr. Albert Kngsbury. Keene N. H., troubled with bad humor hands and neck, caused by lead poison open, and the skin separate from the flesh in large pieces suffering great continual itching and stinging. Purchased your remedies used CUTIcURA REsoLvENT internally, and CUrIcURA and CUTIcURA SOAP externally and in less than three mouths effect ed complete cure, and has not been tfoubled since. Corroborated by Bulard < Foster, Druggists, Keene, N. H. 2 r<. @S a@
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08
SALT RHEUM.

0NI KHEUM.
 Those who have experienced the torments of Salt Rheum can appreciate the agony endured for years until cured by the CUTIcURA REsoLvENr internally and CUTICURA and CUTICURA SOAP externally, A*
 MRS. VIM, PELLINGTON, sharon Wis.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08
GREATEST ON EARTH.

J. W. Adams, Newark, Ohio, says: "CUTICURA REMEDIES are the greatest menicines on earth Had the worst of case salt rheum this country. My mother had it twenty years, and in fact died from it believe CUTICURA would have saved her life. My arms breast and head, covered for three years which nothing relieved cured until used the Gu TIcURA REsoLvENT internally, and CUTIcURA and CUTICURA SOAP externally.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08
DRUGGISTS SELL .IT.

Laboratory, 77 West 3rd St., New York Git
 M-1y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08
PSORIASIS.

FSOkiAS!S. Na
 H. E. Carpenter, Esq, Henderson. N. Y., cured of Psoriasis or Leprosy, twenty years seanding by the CUTIcURA REsoIyENT internally. and CUTIcURA and CUTIcURA SOAP externally. The most wonder full case record. Cure certified to before justice of the peace and prominent citizens All afflicted with itching and scay diseases should send for thls testimonial in full.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-08
St. Margaret's DIOCESAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS WATERBURY, CT.

The Bishop of the Diocese, chairman of the A., Rector full board of competent teachers. The location for health, desirable. Especlal attention given to the formation of character.
 REFERENcEs.-The patrons of the school in eigh- teen of the states of the Union Address the Rector for School Register. M.1y