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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-01-01
A Dangerous House.

A citizen of Galveston, whom we
shall call DeSmith, is the owner of u
small frame cottage on Galveston
Avenue, which has nearly proved his
ruin. 1t seems that the cottage, being
very low, was not healthy, and it was
necessary to raise it about four feet.
DE Smith saw a man whose business it
is to raise houses, and asked him what
he would charge to raise that shanty.
The man who raises houses said he
would raise the house four feet for forty
dollars This seemed reasonable, so
De Smith said: 81 am going off for a
couple of months, and the house will be
vacant, SO just you go ahead and raise
away"
De Smith travelled Of, and came back
in a couple of months. He went around
to see his house, and there It was raised
up on jackscrews. He hunted up the
house-raiser, and said to him:
what does this mean? Why don't
you finish the job?"
II have finished my job. l have
raised the house, and now l want you
to come down with the money"
"Why don't you put the foundation
under it?''
THAT not in my contract. 1 only
raise houses. If you want a foundation
put under it, you must go to mason to
build brick foundation. Here you
have had the use of my jackscrews for
a month, and 1 want rent for them
extra.
De Smith had supposed that the forty
dollars was to include everything, hence
he was disguised. but there was Moth
ing for him to do but to hunt MP a
mason, who agreed TO put in a brick
foundation for thirty dollars more.
When the mason came to examine it he
said: THE wood is rotten. can't
put any foundation to the house when
there is no sound wood for it to rest on"
..Well," said De Smith, II don't
keeps on, but go ahead and put in fresh
timbers."
81 can't do that. 1 am a mason. You
must go to a carpenter"
A carpenter has hunted up. He
charged forty dollars more, and when
he got through, De Smith discovered
he couldn't get into the house, as it had
no stairs. The carpenter volunteered
to build steps in the front and rear for
fifteen dollars more.
De Smith had now become desperate,
and was contemplating setting fire to it,
but the idea that if he did several other
houses might catch fire, and he would
go to Jail as an incendiary, re-
strained him. When the steps We're
built it was found that they protruded
into the street, and consequently new
fence had to be built and painted, and
to preserve the unities the house had to
be painted, which involved more eN-
pense than the shanty was worth. De
Smiths friends say that his mind has
given way under these troubles. and
there is no telling what may happen.
Instead of his raising the house, the
house raised him Gaircstom Neaos.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-01-01
EsrpENT HAYEs's recommendation

EsIDENT HAYEs's recommendation
message to make ex-President Grant
ain General, has elected q letter from
raj Sherman to n personal friend, In
he says: "When General Grant was
mated for President in the first instance,
1858, he volunteered to me the opinion
that when his term was out he would not de-
sire to regain command Of the Army, as 1t
would be unjust to me. l have
never heard him since say o word to
1ndieate q change in that opinion. and
/ do not believe he or his friends suggested
to the President the idea of the Captain
Generally or Of regaining q place on the
army retired list. The service Is embar-
raised already with too much rank for our
small army, and 1 don't know what Cap
tain General will find to do There never
was such an officer In the United States,
and 1t will need legislation to create and de-
fine such an Office. 1 will take my own time
and course of action when the emergency
comes"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-01-01
In 1876 more than one-half of t

in 1876 more than one-half of the
marriapeable women in England and
Wales were spinsters. In 1850 five of
our Eastern and Middle States had an
excess of males, and four an excess of
females, ranging from one per cent. to
seven per cent. In 1860 only two of these
States showed an excess of females, all
the others marked increase of fe-
males. In 1870 every one of the Eastern
and Middle States had an excess of
women, tie excess in Massachusetts and
Rohde Island exceeding the ratio Of
England and Wales.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-01-01

THE President has signed the COM
mission Of Judge VIM. b. Woods, to be
Associate Justice Of the United States SUI
preme Court
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-01-01
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Compiled dum Various Sources,

The Mississippi Valley Cane-growers'
AssociaftoyI convened in st. Louis on the
sist. representatives beirg present from all
the Upper Mississippi States.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-01-01

NEW life has been infused into the
Senatorial contest in Minnesota by the pre-
sensation Of Secretary Ramsey's name by the
Pi0nser- Press,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-01-01

A DELEGATION of Sioux Indians from
the Lower Brule Agency has arrived In
Washington. Their mission is t. protest
against the right Of way being granted to
railroads through their reservation. -
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-01-01

WILLIAM G. BRADLEY, Postmaster at
Princeton. Caldwell County, KY, robbed
the Post-office in order, as he now con-
fesses, to cover up a shortage in his accounts
Of about 81 900.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-01-01

MRS. Cross George Eliot), the dis
tinguished novelist, died suddenly ON the
night Of the I'D, ut her home TN London.
She was born in Warwickshfre, England, in
1870, and was the daughter Of . poor curatc.
In early life she was adopted by . wealthy
Aciergyman who gave her first-class educa-
zion. Mr.. Herbert Spencer became her tutor
and friend, and to him she owed the rapid
and broad development of her mind.
She was author of ''Seenes Of Cleri-
caf Life, !" stAdam Bede," ssThe Mil on the
Floss !" sRomola," "Middlemarch, "s'Dan-
(iel Deronda" and many other well known
works. She was an accomplished linguist,
b brilliant taIker and musician of extraordi-
ery skill, and possessed Of great scientific
Iowledge. The one romance Of her hfe
her devotion to and association with the
George Henry Lewes, himself power
literary world. A few months ago
married to Mr.. Cross, q wealthy
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-01-01

THE San Francisco authorities have
just cleared their County Hospital Of Chi
nese lepers, thirteen of them being sent back
to China on the last steamer for Hong Kong.
Their couutrymen on board the steamer ex-
hibited the greatest CONSERVATION when
they learned who were to be their fellow
passengers, as they have great dread Of the
loathsome malady.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-01-01

THE recent decline in grain has
caused the suspension of number of deal
ers in Chicagoa and st. Louis-Jones q Nc
Donald and Gardner, Stone & Co., in the
former city, and Manson, Bartholow Co.,
in the latter, being among the heaviest
houses forced to succumb.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-01-01

ALBANY advices are that the anti
Conkling Republicans In New York are unan-
imous for Chauncy NJ. Depew for Senator,
and that Senator Conkling has not disclosed
his preference as between Morton, Plat,
Cornell and Haskfns.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-01-01

THE Oklahoma colonists still remain
In camp on the border near Caldwell, Hams.
Considerable snow has fallen, and they have
apparently gone into winter quarters to re-
main for some time. Their meetings are
conducted In secret, and outsiders have no
means Of knowing their future plans, which
Il Is presumed hinge to great extent upon
the result Of DR.. Wilson'S mission to WASH
ington.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-01-01

TIE President has designated Gen.
Crook, Gen. Miles, William Stickncy and
Walter Alden . commission to proceed to
the Indian Territory, and after . conference
with the Poncas tribe of Indians, to ascertain
the facts In regard to their recent removal
and present condition 20 far IS Is necessary
to dstermine the question what Justice and
humanity require should be done by the
Government Of the United States, and report
their conclusions and Recommendation In
the premises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-26
Personal.

Rev. B. X. Pierce, of Zions Herald, was
in Paris on Monday.
The Fart of Airlie, who is now on his wav
to this country, has purchased for one Of his
younger sons an estate in Colorado.
Mr.. Charles Gibbon, the popular English
novelist, has been severely injured by gas
explosion in his house.
John Walter. proprietor of the London
Times, leaves England for this country next
Saturday.
Mary Clemmer is at Newport. resting from
all work by command of her physician. She
will soon make somewhat lengthy visit in
Boston.
Princess Beatrice, of England, is about to
make an artistic contribution to the book
trade in the shape of birthday book, charm
inglv illustrated in water colOrs.
Mrs. James Russell Lowell is recovering
from the terrible illness which nearly ended
her life in Madrid She is now able to enjoy
society in moderation.
Queen Victoria is said to have a remarka-
BILE collection of autographs. She purchased
through an agent, two Of the MSS. of the
Disraeli novels, and got them for about S10O
apiece.
Mr.. Lawley, who is about to become editor
of the New York Herald has been member
of the British Parliament. During our local
war he was the representative of the New
York Times at Richmond.
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NO. 2O1.
Lady Artists on Lark in Maine.

Life had quickly settled into regularity.
Every morning sketch-hooks and easels,
paint-boNes and palettes, came out; the girls
broke up into groups of two or three. and
started out in various ways to work. Not n
picturesque spot but had sketchers encamped
about il a dilapdated set of bars, the scorn
of cows but the delight of an artist; u pile
of rocks in an orchard, the thorn in the flesh
to a farmer, who stared open-eyed to find it
attractive to somebody; path through the
woods; or q luNuriant group of tall ferns.
The neighborhood was an unworked mine of
wal h One could not turn in any directi'
without seeing charming spot that she
longed to carry away with her, and the only
regret of the enthusiastic students was that
each one had not two pairs of hands to work
with. Dinner brought them all home, and
then came criticism, comparison. and much
pleasant talk over paper, ending-in the
Larks' Nest-in mailing the studies to the
wall, and making ready for the next days
work.
Before long some of the daily needs of
girlish humanity became pressing, and a par
~ was made up to visit the store of the
neighborhood-a barn-like place. with drugs
and dress goods. hardware and groceries, all
in one room.
Have you straw hats?" asked the first
girl.
The clerk was sorry. but they were out of
hats.
What. no hats?" in chorus from the
party who had been seized with an ambition
for broad-rim hats.
81 should like some shoe-buttons," began
the second.
These. alas, they never kept, ....
'.What no shoe -buttons?" in one breath
again.
please show me some ribbons. spoke up
the third.
The clerk regretted to say that ribbons
were not in stock
"What no ribbons?" cried the chorus, in
dismav.
Writing paper, if you please" cried the
fourth. sure that she at least could supply her
wants.
The clerk was embarrassed. He began to
have horror of the chorus. and hesitated
whether he had better slip out of a back door,
and let his inquisitors find out for themselves
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General News.

Navigation on the Ohio river is partially
suspended above Cincinnati.
The Philadelphia Ledger says: "Dr.
Iammond's wound has been located. 1t is
in the spleen
Recently a fellow at Kokoma, Ind, tied a
line around the tongue of balky horse and
three or four men pulled it out.
A monument to the Emperor Maximilian
is to be erected at Queretaro, Mexico, by de-
cree of the State government.
The New Hampshire Legislature has re-
pealed the local option feature statue relating
to cider, ale and lager beer.
The Maine Beet Sugar Company had to
make / ,22I separate contracts in four differ
ent States last year, to get 1000 tons of beets.
Georgia is the only one of the thirteen
original colonies which refuses to contribute
oward the Yorktown centennial.
A considerable immigration of Portuguese
from the Azores to Southern California has
sprung up of late.
Blackburn, who was sentenced to four
months Imprisonment and forty lashes. for
an attempted outrage on little girl, received
twenty lashes Tuesday at Brantford, Ont.
Small pox is spreading in Pittsburg, Penn,
and the newspapers of the city complain that
the authorities are apathetic in their treat
ment of it.
OI'er blOod, son OF a prominent cltlZen
| Of Putney, VT, is missing. He is 10 years
| old, tall, and light complexioned. Great ex-
citement prevails over his disappearance.
Last week was Herodian one in Philadel-
phia. Of the total number of deaths-4OO-
nearly one-third were Of children under
year of age, and more than one-half were
miners.
| The hopeless search for the body of A. T.
Stewart came to an end Tuesday afternoon.
At. 8 O'Clock those in charge of the investi-
cation said they we're convinced that the clue
] had been exhausted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-26
On to Richmond.
THE AUTHOR AND THE Authorship OF THE
New YORK TRIBUNE's WAR ARTICLES.

General FitZ Henry Warren visited Mr.
Lincoln, before he left his home at Spring
field, ILL.,, to take the Executive chair. and
was there offered the First Assistant Post
He declined the offer,
and soon after received letter from Horace
Greeley inviting him to take the responsible
position of chief Washington correspondent
of the New York Tribune. The offer was
tempting one to remuneration, and the
General accepted it, and entered upon the
duties with vigor which won for the Trib-
une's Washington's correspondence nation
al reputation. 1t was while at Washington
that General Warren wrote the historic "On
to Richmond" articles. and outlined the pol
icy which was left to General Grant to ac-
complisb. After the disaster at Manassas,
Mr.. Greeley wrote to General Warren, in
structing him to change the tone of his cor
respondence. General Warren was sensitive
and would not accede to Mr.. Greeley's in
structions, resigned his position and came
home.
Meantime other events were occurring at
Burlington which involved Warren's future
work. The First regiment Iowa Cavalry
was recruited, and went into camp in this
CITY Warren was elected colonel before his
return from Washington. When he arrived
here large number of citizens, headed by
band OF music, received MIN at the Terry
landing. He made short speech, and was
then escorted to his residence. As he as
cended the steps Of his house some one pro-
posed ''Three cheers for Our Own Core
spondent,'" and they were given with a
hearty good will. Before the General had
opportunity to make any acknowledgment of
the compliment some one supplemented it
with proposal of Three cheers for On to
Richmond" and these were given with
equal enthusiasm. Gen. Warren remarked
that some over-partial friend had asked for
three cheers for '4On to Richmond, y
which would have to be his apology for a
second time raising his safety-valve. He
then made allusion to his correspondence, and
the 'On to Richmond articles, defending
and advocating the aggressive war policy as
the surest and quickest way to restore the
Union and bring peace. He made the re-
mark, "We are through with octogenarian
generals" at the same time highly compli-
ni~r-ing the venerable General Scott, whom
he greatly respected but whom he bel:ved
untitled by his great age to command the
Union forces.
In private conversation General Warren
always claims to be the author of the Tri-
bune articles. and there can be no question
whatever as to their origin.
Haukeue.
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Postmaster-GeneralJ James has written to
Postmaster General Campbell, of Canada. in
relation to the new regulations regarding the
exchange of mail bags. and calling the atten-
ton of the Canadian official to reports receiv-
ed from the Detroit & Chicago and the Vance
boro' & Bangor Railway mail post offices,
relative to the United States mail sacks re-
ceived by them from Canada containing
Canadian mails. Postmaster General James
insists that the regulation, which provide that
the post Office department of each country
shall cause all the mail bags received from
and belonging to the other to be regularly
and promptly sent back empty with the return
mails despatched to it, shall be observed, as
is the practice in foreign countries. He sees
no occasion for special international mail
sack.
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ROad Notice.

yu>uE undersigned, a Committee of whom the mrs,
two members were appointed by the 9us'ice %
,he Snpreme Judicial Court at Its session III Aioo
tnot County commencing on the last TUESDAY o'
Esbruary. A. ID. 1880, and the third memoer, up
,o;nted Inv the Justice of said Court at It's session
p."mm.ncine on the last Tuesday of February, A. "
ISL 10 I'M vacancy occasioned by the decease .,
.hn.r weeks member of said committee as mrs.
nnn;nted ali of said members having been appoahs,
f nner an appeal TO said Court from the aeeSlon ~
,h. Comfy Commissioners OF said , ocuni
~; layiug out the following descriueu n9
msv viz. commencing on the sou,h r I'M,
W. ~. Brown lot so called. in Letter b. Range Lwp
in IN said County, at ~ point near the Leary n.oJn On
E,lowinr the old road near as prac1icso'e on r I
onth sde of the stream to the lSurnt :,
sI running in souheastery directioh III, un', n,;
,,res the mill road leading from McC Cohnen ,s,,a MI,
80 Houiton thence running in the mos. pr pr =,
,,, 70 ;nfersect the County Road on the ~ eo.He' IN
H., Re,fast and Letter line hereby give hoSe no s, ~
accoranse with the provisions OF Sec Isl y, a, r
~, Of the Public Laws of 1879 that tney VIII M ,h
~. Schoolhouse in said Township Letter ." nine
,h;r,aenth day Of September, A. u. ISL ~ nn
,iocE M and after hearing all parties AZ 80
in said road will proceed thereafter on s,u IN $ said
;,~ said route and take such further ac'ion III '''
premises they judge pi0Rs;p pAEER
CHARLES DUNN,
GEORGE 6. BlChfonH.. .os
tIoultou July 5th, 1881.
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Summer Arrangement---'e
Augusta, Boothbay and the Islands,
Touching at all intermediate Landings
The New Steamer MABEL =.
CAPT. C.. W. HOWARD,

viii. on and after Monday June 20. run as follows:
TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS (round trip days
leave Augusta at 6, Hallowel SO. Gardner z, ior
Wnuse Canitol and Squirrel Islands, Ocean Point
and Boothbay. RETURNING, will leave Boothbay
at 40 p NJ for Ocean Point, Squirrel. Mouse and
Capitol Islands eay,ng bsId ala AZ ansns,s iof '''
WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY leave Augusta
N IL HaIIoweII 1910 and Gardiner ills A. NJ;
p;b,mond At ~ 20 and Bath at p. NJ, for Five
Islsnds Mouse, Capitol and Squirrel Islands, Ocean
MONDAY and THURSDAY. Returning, leave
p,hhsr at A. N. for Ocean Point, Squirrel,
lScmss and Five Islands, leaving Bath at 10, Ter
Richmond. Gardiner. Hallowell and Aueusta-
DAYS DOwN-AoGusta to Bootnoas-ioe'0ay'
HxYS TP-Boothbay to Augusfa-Monday dues-
day. Thursday and Friday. JuV~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-26

At Lawrence, Mass, the French Canadian
societies met on Tuesday, and number of
permanent committees were appointed on
central Office, constitution, insurance and
resolutions. The convention is met to de-
termine the French population of the country
adopt a new system of naturalization, closely
unite French organizations, and take other
protective measures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-26

The New England Sunday School Assem-
bly, met at Framingham Tuesday evening.
and will be in session ten days. 1t is expected
that there will be large attendance of visit
ors, if the weather is favorable. Favorable
arrangements have been made for the board
of visitors, and with the different railroads
for fares. Many of the more distinguished
of the Sunday school workers of the country
are expected to take part in the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-26

The appointment of negro policemen on
the Philadelphia force attracts mnch com
ment. and many democratic papers are max
ing the most of the fact that it has been
done by democratic Mayor" who, they
omit to say. was elected by republicans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-26

Great excitement prevails near Fort Sill,
Indian Territory, in consequence of the re
cent discovery of gold deposits in the Wichita
Mountains, ten miles west of that place. A
number of persons have already located
claims. The search for gold is made by sol
diers as well as citizens of that section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-26

A Wyoming Territory lawyer who sawed
his hand off by mistake complained, after the
hand was buried, that his thumb was cramped
and hurt him badly. The severed hand was
unearthed, the drawn-up thumb straightened,
and the distress of the wounded man relieved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-26

One paper is enthusiastic over our civil
service. 1t is the Detriot Post, which says F;
at is now superior TO that of any country on
earth"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-26

The Chicago Tribune believes Ex-Secre-
tary Schurz as great a man and as good a
republican as Ex-senator Conklipg.
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Dailp Krnnehfl 3ournaI.

The present great maxim in the South, ac-
cording to the Memphis Appeal, is more
profits and less politics.
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Advertising Agents.
FOR THE
Kennebec journal,
DAILY AND WEEKLY.

The following Advertising Agents are authorized
10 receive subscriptions and advertisements for the
KEyyEIEC JOURNAL:
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COLLEGE

EoushlkeePO1e, N.
rom rHE LIBERAL EDUCATION ~ ~
vrOMEN. Examinations for entrance SEPT i''"'
CatsloGuess sEe,noo sems ~ ". L. DEAN, Registrar
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The Latest Yet.
But the Same Result.

So. NOrridgewOck Me-, Feb. I, ISoI.
Messrs Morris Ireland, Boston, Mass:
The safe bought of you last October, was IN
Two story wooden building. which burned January
- The building teok fire in the night,an the safe,
building and its contents fell into the cellar upon
pile ofdry wood, making hot fire which lasted TOT
Ten hours. The outside OF the safe was heated req
hot. Ii melted the handle and dial of the door.
The contents consisted of watches, Jeweiry'
slverware, books. papers. etc.. all of which came
oa, In good condition. PAPERS lying against the IN
ior itself what it is, and feel well satisfied with
what it has done. Please write what you can allow
o. +. HALL.