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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31
From the Newburyport Herald.
Eastern Massachusetts Tales.

An Oldtown farmer the other day sent his
man to the meadows for load of hay In due
time the farmer was surprised to see his help
come into the yard, gravely driving a team
of oxen, pulling behind them the tongue of a
cart. where in natures name is your load
Of hay ?" called out the astonished farmer.
The man looked behind, recovered from a
deep fit of abstraction, and appeared dumb
founded. 1t was utterly inexplicable to him.
Finally. looking down the road about half a
mile. there was the hay where it had halted
when the tongue pulled out We should call
this a remarkable case of observation-disclosures
and the man wasn't deaf, either.
A little miss residing not far off had got in.
to the naughty habit of not stating things as
they were, or, to put it plainly, of stating
them as they were not Rather than reason
with her on the wickedness of living, her
mother one day took down the New Tesla
men: and very solemnly read the story of
Ananias and Saphira. and their sudden death
because they disreearded the truth. The lit
tie lady heard the story through. and. looking
up said ''Mamma, don't believe it: I've
told lots and lots Of lies"
Some time ago q character, of which there
are many in Newburyport, went into q rum
shop and called for quart of rum. 1t was
poured into two-quart jug which he pro-
duced, wheI he coolly told the bar-keeper to
charge it. "Not much" said the man of
stimulants. "Fll take it back All right
then" said the hummer, shut be careful and
take only quart, for I've got another quart
in there" The bar keeper poured out
quart and was satisfied; 50 was the customer.
The other quart was water. and the stimulant
was ready mixed for drinking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31
Political.

Senator David Davis denies the report that
he intends to resign.
Aleck. Stephens thinks Ben Hill made sad
mistake when he attacked Malone.
The female suffrage amendment was killed
in the Wisconsin Senate BY a tie vote.
President Garfield has decided not to recall
Gen. Longstreet from CoIstantinope.
Senator Johnston of Virginia is now the
lamest duck that has been seen in Washing
ton since Andrew Johnson's time.
Secretary of War Lincoln intends, it is
said, to break up the soft places in the army
By which many officers have been as long as
twelve years on staff duty in the Eastern
cities.
The Memphis Avalanche evidently has its
private opinion of the Tennessee legislature,
for it says of that august body that it will go
down to history AS ''the boss combination of
legislative clowns" Nothing like calling
things by their right names.
With big cotton crop and u big wheat
crop promised this year. with no Congress to
NEEDLE with and muddle business, with a
President who knows what he ought to do and
how to do it, there seems to be nothing for
the chronic croaker to do but go to bed.
Secretary KirkwOod, of the Interior De-
partment, will not continue competitive ex-
amnations in the case of applicants for Office.
If he thinks from all the evidence he can
obtain that person is qualified he will place
him at work with the understanding that if,
after two or three months service, he proves
not to be competent to perform the duties re-
qured of him. he shall give place to others.
By that time the clerk will at least have earned
money enough to take him home again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31
State News.
OXFORD.


The Young Brothers of Hiram. have done
an extensive numbering business the past
winter. They have drawn about 1000 cords
of bark to the depot and over two million
feet of timber to Middle Pond, to be driven
into the Saco. This timber goes to Saco.
Besides this, they had twelve oxen and four
horses at Fryeburg and a large crew in their
timber lot in Baldwin. Their mills started
up last week on full time.
PENoBsCOT.
Navigation opened on Maine rivers about
the same time, Peno5scot leading of among
the important rivers. 1t is a somewhat sin.
gular coincidence that the ice has for the past
two years left Bluehill bay the same day it
left the PenObscot.
good deal of numbering has heen done
on the Penobscot waters the past winter.
The early soft weather however has caused
the leaving of some logs on the yards.
Various towns on the upper PenObscOt
have been visited with dphtheria and measles.
Both diseases are still prevalent in many
places.
YORK.
Elisha Piper. an eccentric old gentleman
and former resident of Parsonsfield, be-
queathed his property amounting to $4,000
or Sl2,O 900 to Parsonsfield for the purpose of
founding free high school. His heirs have
been trying for several years to break the
will. but it has been decided in favor of the
town.
NJ. W. Towne. postmaster at Alfred, has
resigned, and it is probable that William Fer
gusOn will be appointed in his place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31
General News.

A horse died in Syracuse last week aged
IS years.
A young man of % years, in Madison,
Wis, has Just married the divorced second
wife of his grandfather.
Religious ''sugar parties are the latest
novelties in Vermont. This would he dull
world without something new under the sun.
- The hog cholera excitement is the biggest
thing in~the porcine line since Theodore
Thomas had to leave Cincinnati because he
refused to beat time with ham, Ner Iork
Tribune.
A Chicago society offered last year a prize
Of 500 for the best treatise on the question.
''How best to destroy rats" The prize has
just been awarded to DIR. Brunette of Phila.
delphia, who answered, ''increase the num-
Der Of cats"
A dispatch from Berlin says the Crown
Princess Victoria has received an anony.
nous letter declaring that Prince Frederick
William will be murdered during the cere-
monies at st. Petersburg. The letter bears
Berlin postmark.
The non-srrival, at San Francisco, of the
steamship "City of Sidney" of the Pacific
mail service between that port, Honolulu
Auckland and Sidney, is causing some appre-
hension in the commercial and maritime cir
cles of the Golden City. The vessel was
fully due there on the 22d inst.
Testimony in the Sprsgue divorce suit will
be taken in Washington by a special exam.
liner, early next month. The testimony to
be taken there will be given before a special
commissioner, in private session, and will. il
10 understood, embrace no other matter than
such As relates to the financial part of the
suit, allowances, etc.
1t is thought that 100 lives were lost BY
the recent floods in Nebraska. but no definite
account has vet been ascertained. nor will
there be until Geographic communication is
restored. The damage to railroad property
amounts to nearly 81 900, ooo, while bridge
property to the value of $4,000 has been
swept away, and the loss on personal prop
erty, buildings, stock, etc, has been enor-
nous.
Mr.. +. Il. Harper, of Kentucky, has lately
held his stallion, Ten Brock, at 5000, but
the offer not having been accepted, he has
withdrawn il. The horse is years old. and
the Kentucky Stock Record says of him
"He has done what no other horse ever did.
and retired from the turf without flaw or
blemish, and 10 to-day as sousd as dollar.
He has the fastest mile. | :39a: the fastest
two miles, s :273 the fastest three miles,
S :s63. and the fastest four miles, :l5a-the
latter 81 seconds faster than any horse has
ever run four miles"
Norfolk. the largest town in Virginia after
Richmond, Is one Of the mos, prosperous and
rapidly growing cities of the entire South,
and its inhabitants think that it will yet out
strip the capital Of the State both in popula-
ton and consequence. It's rate of increase
has been marked, though less so than of Rich
mond. Il no~ contaius some %. 600 people.
nearly double the number il had in 1860,
bat n this shoald Be added the population
"a. oo0) & PostsooatA. also on the Eliza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31
|ailQ 4eullebef Jpnrrtal.


The Improvement = bustDsss II causing
: large amount of bailding this ssasos.
During the hard TINES the au,ount Of build
ing operations was small. Now that
money is plenty, stores and houses are in
demand again. In all the large cities the
report is that mechanics will have al they
can do. In New York the number Of
buildings to be erected will not be 20
large as last year. but they will be OF
larger size and more expensive. In Bos-
ton building lots have taken rise. rents
are going up. and many new structures
must be erected to keep pace with the
demand.
There is already an advance In the price oil
materials and there will doubtless be more
as the season goes on. Lime has advanced
rapidly in price, 50 that the manufacturers
in Knox County will probably have all
they can do this year to supply the market.
Lumber dealers will have busy and prof
liable season II the water does not fail
them in driving their logs down the
streams or in runningtheir mills. The mills
on the Kennebec are starting up earlier
than usual and their owners are making
preparations for large demand.
With our lime and lumber, our granite
and bricks, the people in this State have
a large interest in building operations.
their materials going largely into the cities
ON the Atlantic seaboard and even acros s
to the Mississippi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

The New York Police are giving their At
tention to case somewhat resembling that
Of Cadet Whitaker, except that the principal
IL of the other sex, and white. Sunday after.
noon a young lady named Cunningham Who
Was alone at the residence Of an uncle on
Third avenue, raised an outcrv which
brought in the neighbors, who found her tied
to rocking chair with cords, which they cut,
releasing her. She reported that while ia
the room two men had suddenly appeared
and seized her, ordering her to tell where
the valuables Of the household we're to be
found. She refused, when, according to her
story, they choked her, pulled her hair.
struck her with club, and left her bound.
The physicians do not flnd marks Of the &C.
we're injuries she claims to have received,
and nothing was stolen, although there we're
valuablcs in the room. She says . man
named Camp, living in the same block and
bearing = good reputation. waa one Of her
assailants, and he has been arrested. A Gu
rious feature Of the case 10, that ia August
last, the girl reported that she found two men
rumasing the rooms Of the house, and At
that time named the prisoner - one Of them.
The ftienas Of the prisoner say he will have
no dimcrlty in establishing his innocence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

1t is now known authoritatively that the
rumor about MacVeagh Withdrawing from
the Cabinet in consequence Of Hon. VIM. E
Chambers nomination ~ Solicitor Gener.
al is unfounded. The Attorney General
not only knew about the nomination be.
fore II was made. but consented to it. and
the most friendly relations exist between
himself and Mr.. Chandler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31
Ob1tassry.

Amasa d. Bacon, ND. of Sharon, Mass.
died at his residence At an early hour Tues.
day morning. aged IS years Dr. Bacon VA
. native of Blue Hill. Me-, and studied n'eu',
cine at Bowdoin College Medical Scnoo,' nc
received his degree in 1887, after wnlcn rs =.
prsctised in Gloucester until 1891, wnen ne
removed 70 Sharon, where he has SINCE lesi1,
ed. He took great interest IN the socI, a"u
and moral questions of the day, ana nAo 1e.n
. member Of the School Committee ana Leg
;sia,ure He was twice married. and leaves
a widow. two sons and daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

6eaaeos Nahoae dealt some bard blows
q his opponents in his recent speech,
Senator Brown Of Georgia among them That
Senator, be said. seemed to be much troubled
about readjustment. but he questioned whether
the world had ever produced . man who could
% readily resdjust himself to all conditions
and all circsnstances. lLaughter-] That
gentleman hsd got ahead Of the people and Of
the democratic party in the effort to dissolve
the Union, and was the first Governor in the
South to con6scate private property in the
courts of Savannah, and to seize Fort Pulaski
before the act Of secession. Rumor had ii
that the Presidency Of the Confederate States
was the gentleman's object At that time. In
the struggle that ensued he fMr. Brown was
earnest for the cause until its fortunes began
TO waver, and then he Abandoned it with his
Militia. After the war he was next heard of
At the Chicago Republican Convention. In
fact, that gentleman might say. with the Poet
Laureste's brook:
"Nen may come. and men may go,
But 20 on forever"
Laughter. He was next heard Of as Rad
ical candidate for the United States Senate.
bat was beaten by a more moderate republi-
can, the late Joshua Hill. He next appeared
- the appointee Of the carpet-bag Governor
of Georgia (the prince Of carpet-baggers,
Bullock to the Office of Chief-Justice Of that
State. which position he subsequently resigned
to take the Presidency of railroad company
Now that gentleman was here as the leader
of the democratic party, and his explanation
was that the democratic party had erred and
Abandoned him, but that now it had riRhted
itself and rallied on his Mr.. Brown's) CRANE
reserve Of undying and Interchangeable princi
pies Laughter. That gentleman had al
luded to 'rumors of a bargain" ''If thers
were any truth in those rumors, then he
(Mr. Mahone) was indebted for any advan
tage he might draw from it to the fact tina
the Senator from Georgia did not know o
point he (Mr. MahOne) would answer all thu
innuendoes Of Senators distinctly and grave
", and with due regard to the dignity and de
corum Of the Senate, he hurled back will
scorn and contempt every imputaticn that hi
action here had been induced BY any othe
consideration than that of the promotion o
his peoples interests, and of the welfare o
the whole country. He might occupy tht
Senate for hon,s with rumors As to the man
ner in which the Senator from Georgia Mr.
Brown got to the Senate. and the gentleman
should learn from that fact the valuable les
son that every Senator should be left to ad
| lust his accounts with his own constituents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31
A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat shou

A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently results in an
incurable Lung disease or consumption.
Browns Bronchial Troches do not disorder
the stomach like cough Vrups and balsams,
but act directly on the infiamed 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
CSC, box everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

Heavy snow storms At this season Of the
year are among the comforts which the
western States have been enjoying. Some
Of the railroads have kept large gangs Of
men employed for weeks shoveliug saow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT,
STATE UNIVERSITY OF Iowa,

IVWA
81 can endorse it as the best preparation OF
the kind have ever used. Nophysician can
afford to do without it," says Professor A. c.
Cowperthwaite, Phi. d.. NJ. d., Professor Of
Diseases of Women. &C., Of the Liebig Co.'S
Arnicated Extract of Witch Hazel. Cures
Female Weaknesses and Periodical Suffering.
Leucorrh9a, Exhausting losses of Blood and
Neuralgia. Beware of cheap counterfeits.
Sold in fifty cents and dollar sizes.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

DIR. A. ID. Bullock, an eminent physician
of Providence, used 'NEPHRETICUM,"
the famous KIDNEY REMEDY, in his prac-
tice with great success. He found it most
effectual remedy. and one every way adapted
to the cure of all diseases of the Kidneys,
Gravel and Urinary troubles. 1t is COM
mended to all sufferers as one of the safest as
well as satisfactory of medicines teod&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

The illness Of Lord Beaconsfield wxs
quite serious. and occasioAed good
deal of anxiety among his friends. It is
quite likely that his public career is near
its close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

A third attempt to acclimate the English
skylark in this country 10 to be made this
speing. The bird has always been the most
admired Of English sonesters.
Secretary Blaine has been absent from the
oeaes Department since Saturday with Sc
we're cold, which has affected his eyes. He
returned immediately to his residence.
Secretary Window u,ll arrive In New York
Friday. to coufer With leading bankers in
Fo1hesaes - providing fae aamriag s per
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

ScRorULA.-A medicine that DESTROYS the
germs of Scrofula and has the power to root
it out is appreciated by the afflicted. The
remarkable cures Of men, women and chill.
dren as described by testimonials, prove
Hoods Sarsaparilla a reliable medicine cen
tanning remedial agents which eradicate
Scrofula from the blood. 100 doses, 81. Sold
by all dealers. c. /. Hood Co., Lowell.
Mass. mar29teod&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

The Boston Globe states what is false
when II says that we refused to publish
Mr.. Falls letter to DR.. Butler. though
urged to do so BY Rev. DIR. Butler"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thousands
who were suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility,
Liver Complaint, Boils, Humors, Female
Complaints, &c. Pamphlets free to any ad-
dress. Seth W. Fowle & Sons. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31

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 bot.
tie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-31
Important to Travellers.

Special inducements are offered Won bv
the Burlington Route. 1t will paw you to
read their advertisement to be found else
where in this issue.
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Messengers Notice.
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF KENNEBEc Co.N'"
STATE OF MAINE.


AENNE8EC S., March Is, A. d. 1851 go. IA,
'VNHIS is to give notice, that on the if nrAnry
l. of March, A. ID. 1881, warrant in ins sr IA
County of Kenbebec, against the estate ., .n p
Horace g. Smiley and Alvah G. Wasgatt GO and
doing business under the firm na'n atd;udsed
style of Smiley and wasga't, a isap,or
to be 1nsolvent debtors, on petition OF sa'a Sih
Horace G Smiley which petition was hed on ~. omed
day of February, A. d. 1881, TO which as' ~, he
date, interest on claims Is to be computed tha ssns
fer Of any property belonging to said debtors nv
or for their use, and the delivery and transfer
property by them forbidden by law thai nv debts
OF the creditors of said debtors to prove 'ne iii
ana choose one more assignees OF their the
be held q: COur of Insolvency, to be hoiaen Of
Probate Court koom in Augusta. in said Nou r; A.
henrebec, on Monday the eleventh day OF Ap''
d. 1881, at 2 O'Clock in the afternoon. w.,,teu
Given under my hand the date first aD0'e srsriG.
GEO. Il. STEVENS, sn nc. la
As Messenger of the Court of Insolvency, .u
County of kennebec. marl9fe1W.---
KENEEBEC COCNTY.-In Probate Conr' s cs.ri
augusta, or the second Monday OF
1881. r.
r EONARD T. JONES, widower Of Rose d. :.
II Jones, late Of Augusta, In saia c4 81, allow
ceased, having presented his application for a.s
ance out of the personal estate Of said hree
ORDERED. That notice thereof be gwen ,inted
weeks successfully in the Kennebec Journal inter.
In Augusta, In said county, that all person. Ma 81
ested may attend at q Probate Court 70 % ssxt.
Augusta, on the second Monday OF April ned
and show cause, II any. why the prayer OF ss'
'''' '-'''a '0' . s'aaiEESai rRY o. BEAN. Jsdss
Attest Howard owEx. RaGistsr. ~
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MILL At AUCTION.

Ply interest In the Bigalow & Brown Saw Nil, aud
rrivfieRe AT riverside will be soId al unb,ic snc,;nm
naav pri ,.isSi. at II O'Clock A. II AT the oifics
OF Heath Z Wilson. Augusta. :" '''e oA'ce
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-02-24
He paid.

ANIMAL REAsoNING.-A lady, a friend
of mine, was at one time the Matron OF
hospital for poor women and children
which was maintained by subscription.
One of the inmates was a blind girl who
was not there as patient, but temper
arily till home could be found for her.
She had learned to feed herself, and at
meal times tray containing her dinner
was placed on her knees as she sat in
comfortable chair for her special con-
venience in feeding herself. One day
while she was eating, the pet cat of the
establishment placed herself before the
girl and looked long and earnestly at her,
so earnestly that the Matron, fearing the
animal meditated some mischief to the
girl, took her out of the room. Again the
next day at the same hour, the cat enter
ed the room but this time walked quietly
to the girls side, reared herself on her
hind legs, and noiselessly, steathlly reach
ed out her paw to the plate, selected and
seized morsel that pleased her, and. sill
emily as she came departed to enjoy her
stolen meal. The girl never noticed her
loss, and when told of it by her compan-
ions laughed very heartily. 1t is evident
that the cat from observation had entirely
satisfied herself that the girl could not see.
and by process of reasoning decided she
could steal good dinner by this practical
use of her knowledge.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-02-24

The Kaukauna Water Power Company
is preparing to execute leases to mill
rites on the water power recently con-
structed by them at Ledyard. The vii
lage is located about seven miles south of
Appleton, on the Milwaukee. Lake Shore
& Western Railway. Persons competent
to judge and cognizant of the facts, state
that the water power and facilities for
manufacturing at Ledyard exceed those
at Appleton. There is already good
demand for sites for manufacturing es-
adjustments, and the railroad company
has selected location on the canal for
It's shops and round house. The Water
Power Company has taken advantage of
the location at this point of one of the
Government dams, which are part of
the system of the Improvement of the
Fox river. They have constructed a
canal about 1900 feet long, with head of
water ranging from sixteen to twenty feet,
giving them almost unlimited power
The following gentlemen are the officers
of the company: Joseph Villas, Presi-
dent; F. W. Rhinelander, Vice-Presi-
dent; Charles Luling, Treasurer, Mani
towoc; J. P. C. Cottrill, Secretary, Mil
waukee; II. G.. Fl. Reed, General Manag-
er, Milwaukee. The stockholders of the
company are also largely interested III
the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western
Railway and will probably allow no
opportunity to pass where they can
forward the interests of the town.