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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14
General News.

The land bill is progressing favorably.
DIR. Tanner having failed as a lecturer is
now engaged as book canvasser.
Ten thousand letters a day is the average
at the dead letter office. in Washington.
1t is expected that the sultan will give to
Turkey a new constitution.
The Pope is reported to be in good health,
notw outstanding his spare figure and pale
face.
and Austria will take place at Salzburg in
August next.
The French Mediterranean squadron of ten
large vessels has left Touon for Safax and
Tunis.
The pension list now absorbs two-fifths of
the whole amount expended for the support
of Government.
Manchester, n. H.. is said to be the fourth
city in the United States in the value of its
cotton and woolen manufactures.
Venezuela advices state that a revolution
has broken out in the interior, and 10000
men are under arms.
Frenchmen. who formerly cared little for
yachting or rowing. now own a pleasure fleet
Of about 10000 vessels, worth nearly 3,000,-
600.
Mdlle Rhea, the principal actress at the
| Imperial Theatre, in st. Petersburg. has
been engaged for a tour in the United States,
commencing in November.
A Chicago inventor has constructed a tri-
cycle that will climb a steep hill; Of course
the riders legs do the climbing, but the
machine will hold all the ground gained.
! We do not believe in reviving the horrors
of the inquisition, but we do think tn 1t Cult
eau ought to be compelled to listen to the
reading of the record of the Boston Base
| Ball Club Giobe.
| As the weather grows hotter. says the
Philadelphia Press, the face of the summer
hotel keeper grows broader until he out
strips the camera and has to have his photo
1 granh taken in secfious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14
The Value of Truth.

He thought himself notorious criminal
And yet there was nothing in his appearance
to justify the supposition that he had ever
graced Sing Sing or been under the loving
care of the keepers at the Pen. He was a
fine looking old man Of wei2hty proportions,
with blue eyes that twinkled with merriment
and shot sunny glances in every direction.
His manner was cardial and cheerful
''Oh, yes; I'm guilty, Judge he said even
before he had heard the charge. at certainly
was very disgraceful on my part. ought to
be severely punished"
''Not so fast. if you please" said Judge
Walsh, in conciliatory tone. "The charge
I-let me SEES"
"Do your duty. Judge. do your duty There
was not the slightest excuse" and the pris-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14

1t is stated that Nine. Goldschmidt, denny
Lind has received from the King of Sweden
the order of Seraphim. If this is the case the
lady should esteem the honor highly, for she
is the first woman who has obtained the order
of the Seraphim. To make the distinction
more marked, the King presented the order
medal surmounted by the royal crown in
diamonds-to the singer with his own hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14

Prospectors returning from the Holy Cross
head of Cross Creek. report that the ground
is covered with red snow. In the almost in
accessible defiles of Mount Shasta in Cal
ifornia is the only other known place in the
regions it is familiar sight. The phenom-
enon is due to the presence of minute red an
imalcule in the snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14

The French and American claims commits
sion, which has been in session in Washing
ton for some time past, has adjourned until
the llth of October. NJ. de Geofrey. the
French member of the commission has re-
signed. His withdrawal. however, will not
interfere in any manner with the business
before the board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14

During May thirty-one vessels of 35,7li
tons were launched on the Clyde, and dur
ing five months ninety-two vessels of l26,
2S4 tons. This is the largest return in six
years. During five months of 1877 but
eighty two vessels of 81. 400 tons were built.
The vessels now building are of much
larger class than for number of years
past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14

The sealing operations about Newfound-
land have been very profitable the past sea-
son. From March Is to May IA the sealers
caught AS. .Sl3 seals. Their estimated value
in European markets is 81 $50. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14

The Montreal Minerve saws that compa-
ny is being formed with capital of $40. .0oo,-
600 to develop the mining resources of Can
ada. 1t is asserted that French capitalists
are ready to provide the funds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14

The extent Of building operations in New
York this season is said to be extraordinary
There has been no such activity since just
after the great fire of 1885. Never before
have such high buildings been planned, or
such large areas of ground been covered by
single edfices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14

The Berlin correspondent of the London
Post says: German scholars. though regret
ting the speedy Americanization of Germans
on their arrival in America, do not favor the
establishment of German university there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14

Dailu krnnebrI 5ournaI.

The committee having charge of the pro-
posed statue to Victor Hugo appeal to the
citizens of all countries for funds in behalf
of the statue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14

An influx of Chinese emigrants has caused
a~semi-panic among the laboring classes of
New South Wales, and there is loud de-
mand for restriction Of this sort of immigra-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14
NOTICE

Is hereby given that the City Ordinance in regar
TO fast driving in the streets of Augusta, win b
rigdy enforced from and after this date. Safety Il
life and limb compels me 10 this course, It ha
become q common nuisance.
By order Of the Mayor.
C. n. WHITE. City Marshal'
nhep
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14
@1OO,.A MONTH MON 2! ,[SA! TO CANVASS m =. !.

selling goods ever offered TO Agents. Terms and
Outfit free. Address ORRIN r. HOWE CO.,
mayl0f &v4m Augusta, Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14
Railroads ann Steamboats,.
Maine Central Railroad.
Change of Time.

On and after SUNDAY, JUNE 26. 1851.
trains will leave Augusta
FOR Portland and Boston at 800 A. n. and TO- A.
NJ; 2.42 and I0.5s r. NJ.
For Rockland, 600 A. NJ. and lO. 10 A. NJ
For FarmIngton, 1910 A. NJ.
For Bath, 600 A. NJ, 1910 A. NJ and 242 P. NJ
For Lewiston, 600. 1910 A. NJ, and 2i2 and lO5s
PM.
For Waterville 2.22, $50 A. NJ, and 3.2s PM,-
(1.52 Z. NJ. on Saturdays.)
For Skowhegan, Belfast, Dexter and Bangor 3zS
2. NJ, and 222 A. NJ.
Night Pullman Trains each way every night, Sun
days included,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14

WILL on and after Monday, June 20, run as follows:
TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS (round trip days.
leave Angus a at 6, Halowell go. Gardiner :, for
Mouse, Capitol and Squirrel Islands, Ocean Point
and Boothbay. RETURNING, will leave Boothbay
at 80 Z. NJ, for Ocean ROnr. Squirrel. Mouse and
Capitol Islands. leaving Bath at Z NJ, for Rich
mond Gardiner, HalloU ell and Augusta.
WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY leave Augusta
10 Is, Haliowell 10 40 and Gardiner Ills A. NJ. /;
Richmond at 1230 and Bath at : =. NJ, for Five
Islands. Mouse, Capitol and Squirrel Islands, Ocean
Point and Booihbay.
MONDAY and THURSDAY. Returning, leave
BOothb Y at A. NJ. for Ocean Point, Squirrel.
Mouse and Five Islands, leaving Bath at TO- fer
Richmond Gardiner. Halowell and Augusta
DAYS DOWN-Amgusta to Boothbay-Tuesday,
Wednesday Friday and Saturday.
DAYS UP-Boothbay to Augusta-Monday. Tues
day, Thursday and Friday. july2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-14
Gbe Aennebee yournal.
Published at AUGUSTA, MAINE, Water Street, foot
of Court, by SPRAGUE Son.
Daily Ken1ebec Journal.

Issued every morning, except Sundays. Itcontain
the latest news by telegraph and mail, gives reports
OF Markets. and has carefully prepared political and
ocal articles, and a generous amount of farming
home and miscellaneous reading with full cempla-
tion Of State news.
Terms, 81 per annum in adrGnce, ss If payment
is not made within the year. Single copies Scents to
be had at the bookstores and at this Office.
Advertisements inserted reasonable terms Rates
may be had on application at this office.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-07-29
SOCIETY DIRECTORl-.

MASONIC.
Union Lodge, No. los, meets First and Third
Wednesday of each month
Union Chapter, No. l61, meets Second Wednesday
evenings of each month.
Northern Commandery, Knights Templar, No. Is.
Meets fourth Wednesday each month.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Towanda Lodge, No. 300. Meets every Tuesday
evening.
Endowment Rank, Section 101. Meets Third Fri
day i'll each month.
ODD FELLOWS.
Bradford Lodge, No. 167. Meets every Monday
light.
Bradford Encampment, No. II. Meets Second and
Fourth Wednesday night Of each month
I.coh Lodge Degree Of Rebeka. Meets First and
Third Fiday evenings of each month.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
Crystal Lodge Meets every Monday evening
Mystic Lodge, X. and l.. of II. Meets Second and
Fourth Friday evenings of each month.
G. A..
Watkins Post No. 68. Meets every Saturday evening
KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN RULE.
Towanda Castle No. 5S Meets at X. of p Hall
every Wednesday evening.
ROYAL ARCANUM.
TOwanda Council, No. 532 meets first and third
Friday of each month in X. r. Hall.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-07-29
THE GREAT
BURLINGTON ROUTE.

GSgNo other line runs Three Through Pas
senger Trains Daily between Chicago, Des
Moines, Council Bluffs, Omaha, Lincoln, ST.
Joseph, Atchison, Topeka and Kansas City.
Direct connections for all points in Kansas,
Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Ne
yada, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon and
California.
The Shortest, Speediest and Most Comforta-
BILE Route via Hannibal to Fort Scott, Denison,
Dallas, Houston, Austin San Antonio, Calves
ton and all points in Texas.
The unequaled inducements offered by this
Line to Travellers and Tourists, are as follows:
The celebrated Pullman Q6-wheeU Palace
Sleeping Cars, run only on this Line, c., b. &
Q. Palace Drawing-Room Cars, with Horizons
Reclining Chairs. No extra charge for Seats
Palace Dining Cars. Gorgeous Smoking Cars
fitted with Elegant High-Backed Rattan Re-
vOving Chairs for the exclusive use of first
class passengers.
Steel Track and Superior Equipment, COM
bned with their Great Through Car Arrange
ment, makes this, above all others, the favorite
Route to the South Southwest, and the Far
West.
Try it, and you will find travelling a luxury
instead of discomfort.
Through Tickets via this Celebrated Line
for sale at all Offices in the United States and
Canada.
All information about Rates of Fare, Sleep
ing Car Accommodations, Time Tables, &C.,
will be cheerfully given by applying to
10. A. BEAN Gen'l Eastern Agent,
306 Washington St., Boston, Mass.
and 3l7 Broadway, New York.
T. j. POTTER, Gen. Manager, Chicago.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-07-29
CHERCH DIRECTOR Y.

PRESBITEISIAN-lfev. j. S. Stewart, D. D. Pas
tor, Preaching at 10 80 a. IN. and p. m. eve
ry Sunday. Prayer meeting Thursday evening
ut 80. Sunday Schoo-D'A. Overton, Superin-
tcndcnt-at II o'clock.
CHRIST (Epscopal)-Rcv. john S.
Beers, Rector. Service and preaching at 10 80 a.
and 100 pm. Service and lecture Thurs day
evening at 80. Sunday School-Jas. T. Hale,
Assistant Supt.,-'tt u m. Teachers meeting
Tuesday evening at :45.
n, Z. CHURCU.-Rcv. G. II. Wright PASTOR
Preaching at 10 80 a. m. and p. m. Prayer
Meetings on Sunday evening at 80, Thursday
evening at 80. Young mems PRAYER meeting
Friday evening at s. sunday School-B. NJ. Peck,
SuperiptendCnt-at12 l. IN.
IS. PETER AND PAUL.--R. C.) Rev. Chas F.
Kelley, Priest Mass at and 10 30 Il. IN. Yes
pers at 80 p m. Sunday School at II 80 and
$50.
CHURCH OF THE MESSlAH.- Universalist)
Rev. William Taylor, Pastor. Preaching at 10 30
a. IN. and I p. m. Prayer and Conference
Meeting Thursday evening at 7 80 Sunday
School-Dr. Taylor, SUPERINTENDENT II m.
BAPTIST CHURCTI-Rev C. T. TEallowen, Pastor
Preaching at 10: y. NJ. and =. NJ Prayer
Meeting, Thursday Evening, p. NJ. Sunday
School at l. m.
BRETUl3EN-Seryiccs at 10 80 a. m. every Lords
day. Reading meeting every Wednesday evening.
Sunday y-school at p. IN.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-07-29
ER,zV'EKEER'S GUIDE.

PA ANDN
Trains on the Pa. s. n. Y. Il. Il. pass this place
"S Iolo"S' ,,. o..
No r at 10 AZ a. M mail train for New VGrlr pbiI
>- q p pt @ u nn : m iS @ 1,iaIo Pcil'2I -,
No Is. at 10 :46. n, m.Fast aVnrass for lPhiiadeI
NJ OF - r. ooaI ~ " DaSII " h' mi. ,.
and WyaIusing, :23 D. m.
No. 5 o a. oo a. express 1rom New YORK
>- any % ~ ,iii,''Tl 20 oo P''i" % 1r-.,,. D., -
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-07-29
NR. A. Z. BURR'S
HOMEOPATHIC
II " " e. = " ES " II.

This remedy is something new, both to name
and composition. This is one of the wonders of the
world This Syrup, claim, is better and more
effective than any other ever offered to the ope of
America or any other country, and what l say of
this can prove, This Syrup, like the Pills. is
harmless and safe. 1t contains no opium or other
narcotic poison, like the most Syrup, and is not dis
agreeable to take. Any child will take it. And it
will cure any and all inflammatons arising from
Cold. 1t is superior to all others in every respect
and especially for the following reasons:
LIST. 1t will cure Group every time.
I'd. 1t will cure Inflammation of the Lungs.
Sd. 1t will cure Quinsy.
18th 1t will cure Whooping Cough.
9th 1t will cure Bronchitis.
9th 1t will cure Hoarscness.
9TH 1t will cure Sore Throat.
Sth 1t will cure any Cold.
9th 1t will cure Congestion of the Lungs.
10th 1t will cure any Cough.
11th 1t will cure Scarlet Fever.
18th. 1t is the best remed- that any one take
for Consumption, and if taken in the first stage
will guarantee cure.
18TH 1t is perfectly safe for all ages as there is
nothing in its composition that can harm child
y. (. BURR
For sale by CLARK 3. PORTER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-20
THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS.
Current Transactions in the Various Dis
trict Depa ri ments.

Jail
s.Gihuing permits have been granted tol
NJ. C. Stewart, Fourth street, between and Penn
sylvania avenue southeast, two two-story brick
dwellings, $3.50; Edward Temple, alley between|
ID and and Seventh and Eighth streets south J
west, two two-story brick dwellings $500; ID.
Noonan, 1862 Twenty-Five street northwest. uni
'derpin dwelling, $500; G. Kennedy, II street
northwest, repairs to dwelling, $500; Fielding
smith, Old Marlboro road, frame addition. $50
John II. Small, corner Of Fourteenth and G streets
northwest repairs to roof Of greenhouse, 500 John
:Clark, remove frame building to 1901 Third street
southwest, $40, and W, Bowie, 23S Third street
Southwest, repairs to roof, 81.
Commodore I. Pattison, at the navy-yard, has
Uniformed the Commissioners that the pavement In
sfront OF the Marine Barracks has been laid at the
cxpense of the United States, and requests that the
3 grade be established and gutter laid from Eighth
Ito Ninth street southeast The subject has been
preferred to the Engineer Commissioner for his
1ucton,
The Commissioners have re fused the application
John L. Ripple to be allowed TO canvass for and
ysell books in the District without license, stating
ithat they have 10 authority to grant such re-
n The Commissioners are considering the adyisa
5biliy of establishing atelegraphic and telephone
dbureau for the exclusive use of the District, and
apropose TO hnye the wires, poles &c, disconnected
The report of the Health oiicer for August, 1881
ashows the mortality TO have been 4J, an increase
aof 100 as compared with the corresponding month
Mast year. of which go were colored and POS white
SThe births reported during the month were 20i-
A03 white males 81 white females, 80 col0red
Nfcmalcs, and 5S colored males. The number o
$Imarriagcs was 5s, Of which As were white and II
ycoOrcd.
n The Commissioners have given permission t.
2COlOnels Webster and Moore to make arrange
4mcnts for reception In this city TO the Governo
t,of Massachusetts, and his staff the 18th of October
"a large party will accompany them on thei
ceremonies, and 1t was desired that the Com
9missonCS should cooperate In extending then
Ishc couTtcses Ofthe city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-20
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The German Benevolent Society, which
was started In 1857 was dissolved last Friday by
vote of the members.
Rev. Mr.. Whittlesey, of Washington,
occupied tho pulpit of the First Presbyterian
Church Sunday morning.
Alphonzo Arlington, who was arrested
flor being drunk aud disorderly attempted suicide
yesterday by hanging himself in his cell. He wa
'cut down In time.
The mayor had before him yesterday
morning but one case that of saloon keeper fol
Selling Intoxicating liquors Sunday IN violation al
the Sunday law. He was fined $40 aud discharged
Trade between this city and the Mary,
hand shore Is now being carried on by means O
small row boats, the steamer Virginia. to the grca
Of the Maryland people, having
been withdrawn from the route.
Captain Redmond, of King George
County, Virginia has sold his schooner. the King
George, to parties in Baltimore for $500. Cap
tain Redmond is now negotiating FOR the building
lof a new vessel at the ship-yard In this city
Thenon-arrival ofcoal at this port owing
Ito the low water in the canal, made things ,yery
dull around the whaves here last week; Neither
the American or the Hampshire and baltimore
local Companies, or MessTs j. Il. Agnew d Co. re-
Iceiyed any coal from Cumberland, and the Ameri
Jean Coal Company was the only shipper-7So tons
The hands at j. b. Burgess q Co'sguano
mandatory struck yesterday morning, not on.
ifor pay during the time they were Idle last week
swaiing the arrival Of cargo OF scrap fish non
Ithe Lower Potomac, but for an increase OF pa!
from 81 to 81 80 per day. Their demands were re
fused, and amer protesting while the men wen
10 work at the old rates u per day
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-20
RUMoRS OF A DUEL,
General Peyson wise nnd District Attor
ney Lewis 20 Fight.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 19.-Rumors are
rife to-day Of duel between General Peyton
wise, brother OF Congressman George d. WISE from
this district and United States District Attorney l.
H. Lewis. the Rcadjustcr candidate for lieutenant
governor Nothing definite as to a positive mest
ling has yet transpired. The misunderstanding
between the parties originated in a report in the
petersburg hidex Of speech by l.. L. Lewis, In
(which he was reported as having denounced tho
Hon. George d. Wise as q liar, scoundrel, and
thief in connection with alleged reflections by the
latter on John +. Lewis. In the absence of Con.
'gressman Wise his brother, General Peyton Wise
sought information from Mr. l.. L. Lewis rs to the
correctness of the report OF the speech, and re-
,ceiyed an acknowledgment from him that he
HAD BEEN CORRECTLY REPORTED.
General Wise thercupon published In yesterdays
Dispatch the letters which had passed between him
,and Mr.. Lewis together with q scathing denuncia-
Zion OF the latter, In the course of which he said
|" The public will observe that l have affixed to
lthe name of l.. L. Lewis the other titles which be-
jlong to him, beside the high. sounding one of
United States district attorney God save the mark D.
land they arc those Of fool, blackguard liar, and
coward The correspondence which passed be.
tween the parties subsequent to the above has not
yet been divulged, but from the fact that both
have LEFT the city II is to be inferred that they arc
absent for the purpose of hostile meeting War
rants were placed in the hands of the police 70
their arrest but they succeeded in getting of with
'out being caught.
TELEGRAMs HAVE BEEN SENT
I'm every direction in which it is supposed the 81
would go. reply to one of these from warrenton
Junction, on the Virginia Midland Railroad, in
forms Chief Of Police Poe that General Wise got of
p train at that point at early hour this morning
and was there met by General William II. Payne,
or Warrenton. No arrests have yet been reportedl
One report states that y meeting has taken place
and that General Wise was wounded. Another
says they met near Quantico, on the Potomac, and
hat General Wise was shot in the right thigh, and
lMr. Lewis in the left beast
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-20
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The exports of manufactured tobacco
from Petersburg for the week amounted to 127,3i4
pounds.
The Democrats of the Norfolk senate
rial district have nominated Colonel l.. d. Starke
FOR the senate.
The new Roman Catholic church at
has been completed, and will be
dedicated on Sunday, 25th instant.
Nearly four thousand persons were
TO the Luray caves during the month
Iof August by the Shenandoah Valley Railroad.
The DEMOCRATS of Pittsylvania County
have nominated Joel II. oliver, Beverly II: Mum
ford and Beverly Davis for the house OF delegates
One of the best tobacco curers in Hall
this season, and 1t will be impossible to make vel
low tobacco.
The Risk Boat Club, of Berkeley, has
lbeen reorganizcd and preparationsa in progress
Ito procure boats and put the club In frs-rate
working order.
Under the orders of the directors of the
Monticello Wine Company, whose cellars at Char
were recently destroyed by fire, arrange
3ments have been completed TO secure building
machinery, casks, watts, and fixtures for the imme-
{diate resumption of the manufacture Of wine.
The number of students ut the Virginia
icolleges during the session of 1sS0.'sl was fol-
Sows Charlottesville, 35S; Randolph. Macon, 1913
{Richmond College, 12l Virginia Military Insti-
1tute Ill Roanoke College, 107; Washington Lee
university, 90; Emory and Henry So; Hampden-
HSdney, SO.
. The muddy "Jeems" is now two feet
Hhigher than before tho last rain, but there Is moi
3yet water enough to brag about, though pump No
III Is constantly running AT nine o'clock on Satur-
Lday morning pump No. was put to work for the
lhrst time, throwing water into the new reservoir
Sbut with very Indifferent success-Lychbur0 VIZ