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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

KENNEBEC COUNTY-IB PROBATE Court, held nj
Amgusfa on the second Monday Of Norember. 1881
SAMUEL ". Luques, Peter r. SanborD, Pauline L.
- Lithgow md Samuel Tiicomb, Executors of the
last will and testament OF Lie weliyn W. Litbgow,
late Of Augusta in said County, deceased, having
presented their first account Of said will
for allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior TO the second Monday OF
December next, in the kenneb-c Journal, a news.
paper printed in Augusta, that all persons interested
may attend at Q Probate Court then to be held nj
Augusta. and show cause, if any, why the same
EMERY o. BEAN. Judge.
Attest: HOWARD OWEN, Register 3wls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
The Mechanics' Bank.

NEWARK, Dec. l3.
The directors Of the Mechanics Bank an
nounce this afternoon, the plan agreed upon
for settling with creditors and reviving the
institution. They propose to pay depositors
of sums exceeding 5000, excepting the cor
porate depositors, IS per cent. besides their
pro rata Of whatever shall be hereafter recov-
cred from the Nugent property. and the de-
positors Of less than two hundred dollars to
be paid in full.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

KENNEBEC TOUNTY-b ProJofe Court al
augusta, on the second 4Uosdaso ~ N0re1,Jer 1881
IN A. ROBERTS, Guardian Of Levi BaIIer of
II NassaiborO in said County. minor. having
petitiond for license TO sell the foilo~ ing real
estate Of said ward. the pr ceed be- W lced in.
terest, viz All the interest of laid ward in the
Isaac Palmer house and ioi situated in East Vsssal
boro':
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given ii,r. I.
weeks successfully, prior to The second Monda, oi
December next in thekeRnetec Jour "a new spap.
printed in Augusta, that sli per-on- Interested
attend at a Court Of Probate then 10 be holden "a,
Augusta, and show cause If am. Why the prayer Of
said petition shouldLot BE- granted.
EMERY .. BEAN, Judge.
Attest :-HOwARDO OWEN, Register. 3w4Ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
WATERFOWL Cattle Market.

WATERFOWL, Mass, Dee. Is.
BEEF CATTLE - Receipts l2t5 heads; supply
somewhat larger than last week with moderase
demand Sales beef cattle choice cattle at s IS
az %; extra at 15aS so; first quality at Z cog
so second st 5 OOS6 so; third At cog IS.
STORE CATTTE-working oxen. per pair At 1000
Ia; mich and calves at Is a5 farrow COWS nj
49,; fancy cows, ass yearling 7sl2 two year 5,
l3a25; three years g0ai5; western fat cows, live,
6aS7.
SwINE-Northern dressed hogs al 81.
SHEEP AND Receipts 3.6S heads, light
supply trad atsimproved drices advanced !
TO with quick demand Sales of sheep In lots
at 20 as 90 each extra 2sa IS; lambs 5Qa6 90;
veale calves 2ias-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
FROM WASHINGTON.
Placed on the Retired List.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ID.
Chief naval constructor, John w. Easily,
was today relieved from duty as chief of
bureau of construction and repair, and placed
on the retired list with the relative rank of
commodore. His successor will be appointed
in few days. John Forsyth, professor of
law and ethics at the United States military
academy, was placed on the retired list of the
army, Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

II is thought that it is about time to dis
pense with the iron-clad oath. and Sena-
tor Beck has introduced q q bill for its re-
peal. Alter the lapse Of sixteen years
since the close of the war we ought to be
able to do without IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
Man Drowned.

RocKLAND, Dec. Is.
Monday afternoon, Nathaniel Avery, "a
years of age, son of Lewis Avery, while
crossing the ice on Old Harbor pond, Vinal-
haven, broke through and was drow ned. lie
was seen struggling in the water, but had
sunk before assistance could reach him. His
BODY was recovered in a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
Death Of Judge Fox.

PORTLAND, Dec. u.
Edward Fox, Judge OF the United States
District Court. died about one o'clock this
"wednesday morning, supposed of heart
disease. He was feeling little unwell when
he retired. but after taking some remedy fell
asleep but soon died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
Too EastidiOus.

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 it
cures.
lis best Oil in the world you can find.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
Chicago Produce Market.

FLOUR steady.
wHEAr-higher: No. Chicaso Srrine. 2S
i27I cash Dec. %; Jan. u.s. Feb 2si; 8 do
l2.. 80
Dec. 6Ol JAM; Sill Feb.
OATS = steady 46i cash 46i ;ldec. Al; Feb. Az T;
Jan. Al
RYE-steady; 81
BARLEY easier at 03i.
PORK - att Is so for cash and Is ia for Dec.
Il Al fer Jan.
I.ARp-at 10 90 for cash; II ~ nov.; II 27a Dec.
BULK MEAT-ShouI hers. 6 80; Short rib s Is
Short clear. y Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

The report of the State Board OF Chari-
ties In New York gives the gratifying in
telligence that pauperism has largely de-
creased in that city during late years.
The causes of this improvement named in
the report are better administration OF
the laws. better accommodations. and the
removal Of children from the poorhouses.
which took placein 1875 To these causes
should be added the prosperous times and
the consequent general employment of la
Dor. The report presents satisfactory
view of all the numerous charitable insti-
tutions supported by The State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
SpfriaI Notices.
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and indis.
crerions of youth, nervous weakness, early decay
loss of manhood, &C. will send recipe that vii,
cure you, FREE Of CHARGE. Tais great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send a sef.addressed envelope to the REV. JosErn
+. INNAN, Station ID, New York City. oct2g &wmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

There was curious prophecy in Zadkiel's
Almanac. published recently in London
for the coming year. to the effect that about
the 9th OF this month the terrible de-
rtruction of theatre by fire would take
place-probably in New York. The vi
emma fire anticipates the date only about
three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

OF all other preparations or medicines. In
cases of nausea, hi adache, dizziness or irreg-
ularties of the system. Burdock Blood Bit
tiers have no equal. They never fail in afford.
ing immediate relief Price 81 90. trial size
10 cents. decl3+ d&w-lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
Lost Overheard.

NEW YORK, Dec. Is.
Ship Ellen Goodspeed, Of Bath, from Bar
celona. reports heavy weather, and lest over
board Alfred Larrens, seaman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
THE VIENNA FIRE.
An Appeal to America for Aid for the
Sufferers.
NEW YORK, Dee. IL.

NEW YORK, Dee. l3.
Hugo Fritzch. Consul of Austria Hungary
in this city, appeals to America for aid to the
sufferers by the theatre fire at Vienna. The
fire commissioners OF this eeity and Brooklyn
have ordered 4 thorough inspection of all the
theatres and places of amusement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
BOY Drowned.

CALAIS, Dec. -.
James Hinchy, ten years old, skated into
hole in the ice, at Barring. Monday night,
and was drowned. The body has not vet
been recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

Wells Health Remover. Absolute cure for
nervous debility and Weakness of the genera
tive functions, 81 at druggists. Depot Part
ridge Bros. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
Beecher on Guiteau.

New YORK, Dec. -.
In correction of his reported thanksgiving
sermon, in which he referred to the trial of
GHiteau. Beecher says that she who is sane
enough to organize the elements of a crime
and accomplish it, is sane enough to be
hanged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
WEATHER REPORT.

Isaicatishs sor the Next ~ Hours
War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer,
Washington, d. c.. Dec. Al A. NJ.
For the New England and Middle States,
rainy. followed by clearing weather; warm
southwest veering to colder northwest winds :;
falling followed by rising barometer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

Nervous pains and weaknesses, malarial
diseases, fever and ague. positively cured by
using Browns Iron Bitters
dccl3fd&w-lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

A most remarkable cure for dyspepsia,
'tWells' Health Remover The greatest
tonic, best bilious and Liver Remedy known.
81. Druggists. Depot Partridge Bros, Au
gsuta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
All II Well That Ends Well

Grin Catlin, 40 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY,
SAYS II tried various remedies for the piles,
but found no relief until used Thomas
Eclectrc Oil, which entirely cured me after
few applications. decl3+d&w-lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

4. is reported that Speaker Keifer will
not announce the House committees until
after the holidays. or only part of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

Phi'adelphia Press The pen Of the State
DEPARTMENT was never welded by an
ADLER hand than James G.. Blaine's and
history will say as much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

Reports from Richmond indicate that
Riddleberger will be elected Senator with
ont any difficulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

No one has yet been named to fill the
vacancy in the Chilli mission caused by
Gen. Kilpafrick's death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
BallOOnist Missing.

LONDON, Dec. 49,
The absence of news from the balloon in
which Walter Powell was carried to sea- Sat
urday, causes sensation. Powell had a
project to cross the Atlantic in a balloon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

Providence Press A man in Salem,
Mass. lost his wife ~ railroad accident
Just ten days ago, and as soon as the news
reached Boston, the innumerablc army OF
unmarried had him booked for a second
term. Escape was hopeless. and last Fri
day evening he was married again. With
in u radius Of twenty-five miles of Boston
no unmarried man is safe until he's dead
and even then half dozen vinegar mouths
will claim to be his widow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

There will be no less than seventeen
cases OF contested seats before the House
this winter. and fifteen Of them belong to
the South. There are two from Virginia
four from Alabama. four from South Car
olna. one from Louisiana. two from Mis-
sissippi. one from Missouri. and one from
Florida. In all these districts large dem
ocrstic msiorities were returned. but they
are all contested on the ground of bull
doing. ballot-box stufiing and false
counting. In some cases the evidence of
fraud is 40 overwhelming that there is
no doubt that the democratic candidates
will be rejected. Al, the cases ought to
he carefully aud thoroughly investigated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

Senator FRYE introduced the first day of
the session two bills providing for the re-
establishment of the Court Of Commissions
of Alabama Claims. These bills look to
the distribution Of the unexpended balance
of the Geneva award for the benefit Of
owners of vessels and cargoes and payers
Of war insurance premiums, As against
the claims of marine insurance companies.
Mr.. Frye has indicated his determination
to use every effort to secure the passage
Of both Of these measures. Similar bills
introduced by him when he was men,
Der Of the House Of Representatives passed
that body. hut were killed by the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Commissioners to South America.
PANAMA. Dec. IL.
The Commissioners to South America,
Mr. TrescOtt and Walker Blaine, arrived at
Panama, Monday, and will leave Wednesday
for Callao, on the United States steamer
Lackawana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
Aailp 4er,neb,f 50urnal.
Augusta, Wednesday Hsrnias, Dec. a.

Representative Emory Speer, Of Georgia.
regards the democratic party as At its last
gasp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

Small advertisements, not exceeding three line,
coming under the head Of WANTED, FoR SALE
To LET, Losr, &c, tciA be inserted here one tim.
for 30 cents three times for 40 ceafs and one reek
for so cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

A bill has been introduced in the Senate
by Mr.. Conger to establish a number OF
additional life-saving stations On the At
lantic coast and the great lakes, and to
increase the compensation Of keepers OF
life-ssving stations. The bill provides for
the establishment of additional stations
and houses Of refuge at the following
points on the coast of Maine: Damaris-
Gene Island, Hunniwell's Beach. and en-
trance 10 Portland Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

The additional letters published from
the State Department to Ministers Hurl-
but and Fitzpatrick, were severe rebukes
IN those officials tor the course they pur-
sued at their respective posts. These let
ters were dated Nov. %. Secretary
Blaine did not mince his words in dealing
with the derelict Ministers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
FINANCIAL AND co1rMERo1AL


EcentnD keDorts
NEW YoRk, De-. -.
Aoney loaned ut IA On call ard c3osed at t.
Prime Aeroaaeile paper, 6a7 Exchange steady
00i for long. and ga for short. Governments
strong end generally higher. Stafe bonds iaactiye
Rair0od bonds irregular fair volume Of business.
TraAsssgSons. $4,000 shares.
Ciestng bids:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
Notice..

d.: Cfooker has moved to Hotel North, where he
ny p Soand nighfs. OfEce ~ usual 1t Old CuaA
ooeHouso. noviGf0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

Found.

INOU ND-On Monday, Dec. nth. u Newfound
IL land pup, evidently eight ten months old
came into my stable. and after killing three hens he
was captured and chain. up and stills remain,
chained. The owner can have him by paving for the
poultry and this advertisement.
JAMES A. JONES, Mt. Vernon Ave.
decl4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

mo LEr.-New house on Chapel street, contains
l. II rooms, convenient Tor one or two families.
Also or rooms Melville street. Inquire of j. j.
Fuller Is Chapel street. at f. Fuller's Grocery
Store. decl4u
TTNO RENT-A nice brick house on Flag Street.
L Eleven rooms and stable. Enquire of e. Il.
II. L. Wells. dec10ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

NOR SALE-one good 7-octave piano, ard one
Il old style, cheap for cash. Wells Furniture
Rooms. decl0ftf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14

NOR SAIE-A good furnace. IA inch CRATE, 5 reg
Il listers and hot air pipes-but little worn. VIII
be sold cheap. Apply 10 A. n. Abbot, 81 Green ST.
now 9tf
NOR SALE. Two houses State st. One OF
Il them occupied as laundry, and one Grove
St. Apply TO Miss f. T. Bartlett or J. W. Pat,er.
son. novl6tf
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-10-27
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

VACANCIES in Senate Committees
were filled on the 18th. When the doors
were reopened after an executive session
the Senate adjourned until the 21st.
THE President and his Cabinet and
many Senators left Washington for York
town on the 18th to assist the Centennial
celebration.
THE Governor of Michigan and staff,
accompanied by about $50 citizens OF the
State, paid their respects to the President
on the 18th. Senators Ferry and Conger ar
ranged for the reception, and the latter in
troduced the visitors.
DISPATCHES from Ireland detail
further uprisings. Rioting was revived in
Dublin on the 18th. The police were COM
PEELED to retreat over Carlisle Bridge under
q shower of stones. The riot act was read,
and the military being called out cleared the
street. Thirty-fve arrests were made.
Constabes were chased through the streets
and pelted with paving-stones in other
parts of the city, and the Offices Of the Irish
Times and the Mail, and many other build
ings, were stoned. Eleven men returning
from working Boycotted farm, near Pos
tarin, were fired upon and five wounded,
A DESPERATE named Myers, arrested
in st. Louis, has been identified by Mrs.
Fairbanks as one of the three villains who
recently robbed their house in Du Page
County, ILL.,. of some s. 900 in bonds and
cash, after subjecting Mr.. Fairbanks and the
other members of the household to the most
terrible indignities in order to compel them
to tell where their valuables was secreted.
Mr.. Fairbanks is still confined to his bed
from the result of his injuries, and Mrs.
Fairbanks came down to St. Louis to identi-
fy the rascal. At the sight OF him she eX-
claimed" That's the manv' and tainted
dead away.
A sANGUINARY encounter occurred at
Columbus, CT, between John Patrick and
one Conner, brothers in-law, the result of
quarrel of long standing. Both were armed
with knives. Conner received two stabs
through the heart, causing instant death.
Patrick was cut in eight different places,
and it was not believed he could recover.
TEE steamship Crescent City capsized
while in dry dock at New York and was
badly damaged. John Hart, fireman of the
steamer, was killed and the body fell in the
river and sunk. VIM. Butler was injured
internally and sent to the hospital.
GREAT damage and loss of life occur
red throughout North Germany from the
late gale. The river Elbe rose twelve feet
above the normal level and is covered with
wreckage. Several vessels were stranded at
Altoona. The loss of petroleum was enor-
nous. Five German vessels were wrecked
at Bremen and some seamen drowned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-10-27
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
The Garfield Monument Fund.


The following circular letter has been is.
sued by Governor Crittenden:
To the People of Missouri: am authorized
ano- requested by the committee having in
charge the movement to secure a fund for
the erection of a monument over the grave of
our late President, James A. Garfield, at Lake
View Cemetery, Cleveland, o., to act as gen.
eral manager of that movement in the State
OF Missouri, with full power to associate with
me such persons as may select. have con-
sented to assist the committee in the capacity
named, and have adopted this method OF
bringing the matter to the attention of the
people of Missouri. 1t is the purpose of the
committee to make this movement worthy
tribute OF the American people to the name
and memory of the dead President, and to
this end hereby empower and request the
Clerks of the County Courts in the several
counties in Missouri to act as managers of the
movement in their respective counties, with
full authority to receive all donations which
may be made to this fund, and in general to
adopt such measures as to them may seem
best suited to the furtherance of the object
lions. in any amount will be received,
but in order to populaIize the movement
it has been thought best to solicit
donations of 81. This will give everybody an
opportunity TO contribute to this patriotic
purpose. This movement wifi be the votive
offering of the American people it will be the
tribute OF lofty patriotism, inspired by high
motives known to the people of no other
Government. At the brink of the grave all
asperities are swept aside; all political differ
ences are forgotten. He was our President,
and the nation will plant the evergreen above
his tomb. The movement ought to be worthy
OF the people of this great country and OF the
life and character of the great
man whose virtue it is de-
signed to commemorate I trust the
people of Missouri will respond with their ac-
customed lberality and patriotism to this
call. The officers who have been named to
assist me in the counties may remit the dona-
tons received by them to me once each
month, and urge upon them the Importance
of the publication of this call, together with
the plans which they may adopt, in the vari-
Gus county papers of the State, ut an early
day. Donations will be known as ''Contribu-
tiOnS to the Garfield Monument Fund"
Very respectfully, ca.
THOs. L. CRITTENDEN,
General Manager.
Jefferson City, Mo-, Oct T. 1881.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-10-27
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.

NELSON w. ALDRICH, the new Senator
from Rhode Island, was sworn in without op.
position on the 18th. In the case of the Sena-
tors elect from New York, a protest was pre-.
sented from several members of the New York
Legislature, alleging certain reasons why
they should not be admitted to seats. The
petition was laid on the table for future con-
sideration and the oath of office administered.
A committee was appointed by the presiding
officer to wait upon the President and inform
him that the Senate was ready to receive any
communications he might be pleased to send
them. The committee reported the President
would communicate in writing to the Senate
on the following day. Mr.. Edmunds offered q
the Senate as they were constituted at the
close of the last session, be continued for
the present session, and authorizing the Pres.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-10-27

PARNELL, the Irish agitator, has been
arrested on warrants signed by the Chief
Secretary, Forster, charging him with in
citing people to iutimidate others from pay
ing rent and intimidating tenants taking
benefits of the land act. Dublin is much
excited.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-10-27

THE Nebraska State Democratic Con-
vention nominated w. Fl. Munger for SUI
preme Court Judge, and Alexander Bead
and S. l.. Bross for Regents Of the Univer-
sity. The platform declares for free trade,
honest money, economical administration,
and against high License liquor law.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-10-27
A Summary Of Important Events.

THE French and German visitors to
the Yorktown celebration, guests of the Ma
ton, had public reception at Washington
on the 18th. There was grand parade of
military and civic societies, and an illumi-
nation at night.