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The Republican journal., 1883-10-11

THE AMERO CASE. The Boston Post saws
that Gov. Butler has detailed two State detec-
tives to work up the defense in the Amero case.
Attorney General Sherman is very indignant
and says the Governors action is without pre-
cedent and in violation of the constitution.
The Attorney General has written sharp let
ter TO the Governor in which he requests him
to withdraw his officers and leave the depart
ment of justice and the prisoners counsel to
manage the case. 1t is limited that the Govern
OF has reason to believe that the detectives en-
poyed by the prosecution are using improper
means to secure Ameros conviction.
The Republican journal., 1883-10-11

THE UNITY FAIR. The Fair opened at Unity
Wednesday, 10th, and continues two days The
indications favorable. The day is warm and
pleasant and prospects are for good day Thurs
day for the races. The recent rains have laid the
du st in the streets and the track is in good condi
ton. The exhibition of farm produce is rather bet
ter than usual but that of stock is hardly up to the
average. So far the attendance promises to be larg
er than for the past two or three years. The pro.
gramme for tomorrow Thursday is as follows
8 A. NJ, exhibition of carriage family and driving
horses; 10 A. NJ, year old and year old races;
?. NJ, 3 minute class and sweepstakes. Some good
horses have been entered for all the races, which
promise to be very interesting. Among those in
the free for all race are Geo. o., owned by Geo. O.
Bailey of Belfast, and Surprise and Aroostook Boy
owned by Col. Morrill, of Dexter
The Republican journal., 1883-10-11

Terrible ravages of yellow fever in Mexico
are reported. In one town 90 out of 81 mem
bers of an opera troupe died.
The treasury department has information of
dangerous counterfeit of the silver dollar,
which Is only detected by higher note in its
ring.
The Chicago Tribune proposes the names of
Senator Edmunds of Vermont, and Senator
Miller of California as candidates for President
and Vice President, and considers them the
two best men under the circumstances for
securing a Republican victory in 1884.
The Republican journal., 1883-10-11

The Waterville Sentinel came to us last week
enlarged, improved, and containing the saluta-
tory of Capt. J. d. MaXfeld the new editor and
proprietor. The paper is in every way credit
able, and promises to be decided acquis-
ton to the press of Maine We like the sent-
ments Of the new conner and extend to him the
right hand of fellowship,
The Republican journal., 1883-10-11

CAMDEN. Capt. W. IL. Bickmore Is at home....
Charles keirons the popular baggage master of the
steamer Lewiston, is in town for Il few days..
News received last week of the death by &C
cident in Montana, Horatio Alden, son Of the
late @. G. Alden.
The Republican journal., 1883-10-11

Our neghbor of the Prog. Age implores us
to keep still about nominating him for Cover
nor. So it is to be Il still hunt. is it,
The Republican journal., 1883-10-11

The Journal having reviewed certain uptrutll-
full and unpatriotc statements i'll the Prog. Age,
that paper declares it to be case of ''Satan re-
buking SIM" This is an honest confession. on
the part Of the Prog. Age, that it is sinful; and
none will dispute its authority when it speaks
OF Itself. But when it comes to speak of others
it will hardly be considered competent wit
ness.
The Republican journal., 1883-10-11

Last weeks issue contained thirteen columns
eight in nonpareil and five in minon type -
written and reported expressly for the Journal.
Twenty-seven writers and contributors were
represented. And yet some people think there
is no work needed to get out Il weekly paper.
AT Bangor, Tuesday. A. w. Brackets four
year old Harbinger defeated C. O. Palmer's
Gloster in three straight heats. Time, 240,
2.40. 242.
The Republican journal., 1883-10-11

MONROE. The Monroe Cornet Band has made
arrangements for an excursion to Boston next
week to the Mechanics fair, and number of oul
citizens will go with them. The stream was most
ly frozen over last Friday night. Everybody IL
glad the fair is over.
The Republican journal., 1883-10-11

TIE RACES. As usual the races at the Belfast
trotting park last week were very good, and many
who have attended all the fairs this season say they
were the best in the State The race between George
O., Of this city, and Matchmaker, of Damariscotta
was hotiy contested, 1t requiring six heats to de-
eide. The victory, however was with George 0.
The first heat was a dead one, the two horses com.
ing in head and head. On the second heat George
o. behaved badly, coming in in the rear George o.
and Matchmaker among the best trotters in the
State, and can easily make mile in less than 23O
There were two races trotted ednesday afternoon,
the three minute and two forty class The first
was for purse of $50-$25 to first, SIS to second
and $40 to third. The was won by II. E.
IIalcy's b. $. Knox Chief. Best time 2.4l. The 24o
class was for purse of $75-$40 to first, $25 to
second and $40 to third The race was won by Nat
Otis, owned by |. Woodbury., of Lewiston, G. G..
John, owned by II. NJ. Bean, Of Camden, I'd. Best
time 240. In the four years old race Thursday
afternoon there were but two starters-Gazelle,
owned by 3. X. Hunt, of Unity, and Sweetheart, by
DR.. Hopkins, of Searsport. The race was for
purse of $30$l5 to first, $40 to second and s. to
third; best two in three. Gazelle in two
straight heats, time $50. In the three years old race
for purse of s2O-slo to FIRST $6 to second and 81
to third, there were but two starters-Joe Baxter,
by Midget Bros, Belfast and l. o., by A. Little
field, Belfast Joe Baxter won in two st raght heats
Time 3.l71a The $50 race was for purse of $50
800 to first, $I5 to second and $40 to third There
were four to start-LaClare, owned by c. B. Well
ington Albion, Knox Chief, by H. L. Healey, Mon.
roe, Kittie Mcclellan, by G. B. Ingraham, of West
Camden. and Claybourne, by Mr.. Wiswell of Els
worth The following is the summary:
L. alli
The Republican journal., 1883-10-11

Read the appeal to the People of Maine" on
the first page.
The Republican journal., 1883-10-11
GRATUITIES ON FRUIT, &C.

s. A. Smith-Dish Apples, Hass, Beauty of Kent
Roxbury Russetts, 20 ounce.
q. G. WhitcOmb N. Y. Pippins, n Y. Blush
Porters, Ribston pippns, Beauty of Kent, kilhan
hill.
James Bickford-20 ounce.
Geo. Observation-Disclosures.
C. w. Nealley-Stubbs seedlings.
c. C. Whitcomb-Trace Pop Corn.
w. Woodwork - Sweet Corn, White Waterloo
oats, Chinese Hulless Oats, Hulless Barley, White
Russian Oats, Cucumbers, Japanese Nest Egg
Gourds Flower Boxes Garden Seeds, Silver Hui
Buckwheat
Levi Rich-Peppers, Tomatoes.
James Bickforl-W atermeons, dish apples.
Royal Tyler-Step ladder and adjustable bench
+. H. Gregory - Sample Rye, six varieties Pota
toes Peas, Onions Tomatoes, Bell Peppers.
The Republican journal., 1883-10-11
MAINE BAPTIST ANNIVERSARIES.

The Maine Baptist anniversary meetings
held al South Berwick closed Thursday. The
treasures Of the association reported receipts of
$500, expenditures S5.344, cash in treasury
Sl.lOG The permanent fund is now $17,144.
Resolutions against Sunday excursions We're
adopted. Rey. W. .. Aver Of skowhegan. was
elected preacher of the annual sermon next
year, and Rev. a. A. Ford, of Waldoboro al
tyrnate. Houlton was selected as the next
place OF meeting. The educational society
elected the following officers: President. Rev
Il. w. Iilden; Vice president, Rev. W. O..
Aver; Secretary, Rey. ". II. Spencer; Urea
urer, Prof. T.. w. Hall. The treasurer reported
assets of $3.50. The secretary's report review
cd the works of the society in securing the en-
dowment of the academies at Watervile He
bron and Houton, with fitting recognition of
the muniticent gifts of Hon. Abner Coburn.
The Republican journal., 1883-10-11

sWCcPSuttKtS OI ITGU III, wis TOT Purse
of $l75-$l0o to first, $50 to second, and $25 to
third. There were three to start-George o., Geo
0. Bailey, Belfast; Matchmaker, by F. B. Hastings
Damart5cotta and Nat Otis, by |. B. Woodbury.
Lewiston. The following is summary:
Geo O..... .........................0 l 2
Watciinaker ...........-........... l
Nat OIlS. ~ 5 3 )
Time 23ll4 2.3lli 2.3l "a, 23l q, 2.3l4.
The attendance good. Judges-W. c. Mar
SHALL A. Hunt and Samuel Deane
The Republican journal., 1883-10-11
MAINE UNITARIAN ASSOCIATION.

The Maine Unitarian Association held at
Ca>tine the 81 inst, its annual meeting for the
choice of officers and the transaction of any
other business legally before it. The following
officers were chosen President. Hon. Joseph
Dane kcnnebunk; Vice President, f. NJ.
Sabine, Bangor: Secretary, Geo. \. Emery,
Esq, Saco; Treasurer, Mark z. Emery. Esq,
Portland; Finance Committee. Hon. Joseph
Dane. Hon. Sam'l Z. Spring, Portland and
Hon. +. NJ. Sabine. The principal business
was action upon the legacy of the late VIM. Ii.
Mead, of Saco, amounting TO s., 713G 9G, who be-
pueathed the same amount to the Unitarian
Society Of Saco The terms of this and prev
Ious bequests are that the income shall be APP
pr0priated for missionary work in Maine.
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MOTIFS AND COMMENTS.

f. 9. Stedman, the poet banker, failec
on wednesday. The gale struck him
whilst building a costly summer villa
on Long Island. Poetry may agar
prove the better bank.
The week has record Of terrible
havoc among bankers Of the class who
deal in stocks. Such things have run
down to bed rock and it has been a good
time to buy, but sellers had to go under
The money and stock market look as
if the panic was over. An abundant
harvest and general prosperity among
the people will at all times hold the
schemers to level basis.
Judge Hoadly has been knocked out
of time by Governor Foster, Of Ohio
The name of the man who heard Hoad.
ley tell Of the cost Of his nomination
has been furnished, but the Judge re-
mains discreetly silent, which the New
York Herald says is bad for him.
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THE NEWS AROUND US.


From the Mercury:
On Tuesday Mr.. NJ. Crighton's
Alderney COW died. She was valued
at $3.50.
We were pleased to receive call
from Mr.. George w. Sherrard this
week, and we are also glad to an
nounce that he has almost entirely
recovered from protracted illness.
This is his first visit to town for al
most year.
On Friday last Mr.. Elijah Fear
now living in Rock Gap District, this
country, lost by fire his dwelling and
contents, also his barn, hay and
grain. Total loss abont $500. There
was an insurance OF $500 on the
dwelling and furniture. No insur-
ance on the barn and grain. The
organ of the fire is unknown.
On last Wednesday a week two
dwelling houses on Mr.. George w.
,Sherrard's farm, about miles South
East of this place, on Sleepy Creek,
known as the Cav farm" were set
fire and destroyed. The houses were
unoccupied. The penitentiary is
awaiting the pyrties who set fire TO
the buildings, if found out.
We were shocked this week to
hear of a farmer living not more
than four or five miles from Berkeley
Springs who has no regard whatever
for the Sabbath and goes on blowing,
chopping and doing other farm work
on the Lords day just the same as
any other day. We would suggest
that some Of our many preachers
strike out in that direction and do
some missionary work.
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LEedgesville.

Among prominent arrivals,
since our las communication, are
Mr.. Dallas Hull, Of Stanton,
William Hull, Frederick Co., Va,
Miss Hull, of Missouri, Miss jose
phias Morgan, Gerardstown w.
Va, and Miss Hedges, Urbana
Ohio.
Rev. Gilmore. assisted by Rev.
Ciynee, of Kcyser, is holding u Sc.
ria5 of iaeeting at Falling Waters,
services at the latter place every
morning, aud mere az night.
Miss Kate Gaff made a narrow
escape in being thrown from "a
horse on Tuesday evening Last,
the girth breaking prevented Sc.
rious injury.
The citizens OF our corporation
have been improving our avenues
in the way Of substantial work on
them, aud we trust that when the
present officials retire the labor of
making the street-beds more last
ing than brass may at least have
been begun.
Mr., Murray and friend, of Bal
timore, made the village a flying
visit on Sunday last, reporting
everything in promising condi-
ton in the Monumental City.
Those having in charge the in
tellectual training of our youth IN
the Heds esville School District
will erect a substantial and COM
motious brick building for educa-
tioual purposes, at the eastern end
of the village, during the coming
Fail.
Rev. VIM. Poisal and family,
who had been visiting friends and
relatives in this place, took their
departure for ST. Mich@,s, Mo, on
Tuesday last.
From chaos and confusion our
neighbors have already begun to
introduce order and specie diving
into old mother earth, and bring
ing forth silver and coal products
which viii, ere long, arouse the
Rip Van Wrinkle village from its
long lethargy, and henceforth
make it the peer of cities whose
resources are eXhaustless.
Prof. Allwein, of Baltimore, will
enter upon his duties in conduct
ing a private school, in Mr.. Rick
ards store room, sometime during
the coming month.
Grace Collins, an aged colored
woman, supposed to have been
more than century old, died in
the village not long since.
REPORTERS.
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A RECENT act of the Legislature
requires the Board of Public works
to fix the valuation of railroad prop
erty in the different counties, and in
accordance Herewith. Gov. jack
son, Randolph Stalnaker, Secretary
of State Thomas O'Brien, Treasur'
er Attorney General Watts, Audi
tor. J. S. Miller, Maj. w. w. Jack
son, son of the Governor, and private
secretary, and Hon b. l.. Butcher,
State Superintendent of schools,
passed through here on Friday even
ing last for the purpose of inspecting
the railroads running through the
counties of West Virginia. They
arrived here via, the b. 80 O, at 5
o'clock and were met at the depot by
number of citizens. They remain
ed only long enough to be transferr-
ed to the G. V. r. r. depot, from
whence they were taken to Hagers'
town in special car, in charge of
Mr. IL. a. Riddle. Hon. T.. Boyd
Faulkner and Capt. w. B.. Colston,
esq, of the Statesman, accompanied
the party as far as Hagerotown.
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IT was only the other day that
word came of the purchase Of manu-
scripts of the Old Testament which
date to the ninth century before
Christ. A bookseller of Jerusalem
said he bought them from an Arab,
and wanted to sell them to the Britt
ish Museum for five millions. Now
comes story of the discovery of
Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat by
Turkish Commissioners appointed to
investigate the subject of avalanches
there. 1t is highly important TO
know that when the commissioners
entered the ark they found that it
had been painted brown. The ma
tives of the region had known of it
six years, but were afraid to investi-
gate it, as they saw person of fierce
aspect looking out of one Of the up
per windows. 1t is also important
to know that an enterprising Amer
lean has begun negotiations for the
purchase of the ark, with view to
putting it on exhibition. They viii
include in the purchase, of course,
the fierce person seen looking out OF
the upper story window. He would
make a good companion in the show
for the Jerusalem book seller who
owns the five million dollar manu-.
scripts.
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bis death will be generally regret

bis death will be generally regret
ted.
From the Free Press:
AL pounds of honey was taken
from six stands OF bees by Mr.. FL. A.
Burton this season.
A nine year old son of Mr.. James
Russell, Of Harper's Ferry, was
killed in that place on Tuesday of
last week by being run over by a
runaway horse. His neck was bro
ken and other injuies inflicted.
To see the Court Honse in which
John Brown was tried and convic-
ted, the Jail in which he was impris-
oned, and the spot upon which he
was executed quite number OF sight
seers sojourning at Harper's Ferry,
white an colored, visited this place
on Saturday.
Col. l.. Victor Baughman, editor
Of the Frederick Citizen, and a party
of congenial friends camping at
Shannondale, are having a good
time sporting with the fnny occu'
pants of the beautiful Shenandoah.
The voracious black bass cannot
resist the cloquence of the Colonies
bait or his graceful manipulation of
the rod and reel.
Col. Geo. W. Shut, of this county
under instructions from Washington
has been in Kanawha county for
several weeks preparing for a geo log
ical survey of West Virginia, The
United States is the patron, and the
work is to include the lumber as well
as mineral resources. The report,
when completed and in print, will be
authoritative and will be of untold
advantage in attracting capital and
developing the wealth of the State.
Col. Shut will make on exceedingly
interesting work, we are sure. He
has long been laboring to get the
General Government interested in
this important enterprise.
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storm. 1t was burst Of thunder
from a seemingly clear, calm sky but
it proved only the first of q series OF
financial disasters aud q genesal
commercial panic, never to be forgot
ten by those who lived through 1t.
Since that dismal time, the history
of the almost completed railroad
and that of the business interests OF
this country, have been analogous
at first complete prostation, then
slow revival, and finally steady and
healthy growth. The future or the
new road, bright as it is, IS not iess
so than the future of tho Great West.
The Pacific roads, southern, Gen.
trail and Northen. with their bran
ches, or avenues promises such an in
crease in a nations wealth, popula-
ton and resources that it will be a
sad day when their multiplying lines
of steel grow rusty or their rolling
stock stands idle, and the blows of
President Wizards sledge upon the
last spike will ring in a new era of
for the great Northwest.
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News Items.

Mayor White ana Other men,
bers Of the Fire Board or Balti-
more have been indicted by a
grand Jury of that city for GRIM
inal violation of city ordinances.
Neal Dow has figured it out and
says 81 ,300.000,000 is annually
spent for drink.
The plaques seem to be visiting
Egypt. Added 10 the Cholera
and putrid water, the worms are
now eating up their crops.
The loss of life from the ear tn
quake at Ischia is now putat nine
thousand. 1t is claimed that it
was not an earthquake, but a sink
ing Of the ground.
The number of immigrants who
came to this country during the
year ending July l, was 592,324.
Germany furnished more numbers
then any other two countries.
The cholera is still decreasing
in Egypt
1t learned that China has pur-
hased So, 100000 worth of arms in
this country.
Many members of the British
Parliament will visit America
during the coming recess.
The reorganization of tho Egyp-
tian army under Lord Dutferin's
plan is about compll ted.
The Evansville Ind) Furnit-
ure Factory was burned on Mon
dy OF tast week Loss $4,000.
The Kimbail House, o. Atlanta,
Ga, which cost 1925, 600, was
burned before doy on Sunday
morning There was no loss Of
life.
The statistical agent Of me
United States agricultural burenu
for Minnesota, in MS report o.
August ] place- the wheat crop Of
that State Ut 102 TIE average
for all other crops is also high.
During heavy thunder -toru,
at Lincoln Nebraska, on Saturday
three boys named Robert Miller
and William Miller, brothers and
Ernst Smith, who had taken re-
fuge under a tree. were killed by
lightning.
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Frederick County, Va

From the Winchester Times:
Eggs, buttea and cheese firm;
chickens, potatoes, apples, and veg
etables dull, and hard to move at
quotations.
The value of the products of our
county is $S25,000.
The value of live stock of Fred
erick county is estimated at 1884,
BAL.
The 18th New Hampshire Veter-
ans and their comrades expect to be
in Winchester on the 18th of Sep
TENDER and remain two days. On
the 9th, headed by the Union Cornet
Band, they will visit the National
cemetery. On the morning of the
same day celebration will be held
on the Opequon battlefield, consist.
ing of an Grafton and poem.
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Washington County, Md

From the Hagerstown News:
Mr.. John G. Harbaugh, of the
Cavetown district was Tuesday be-
fore u. S. Commissioner Small on
the charge of receiving illegal fees
in the pension case of Levi Cline.
In default of ST 900 security he was
committed to jail.
For a few days past repairs have
been in progress on Frederick street,
Williamsport, in making of which a
cave has been found at that place.
Sufficient has been developed to show
that an extensive cavern exists that
may prove a bonanza to our neigh
bors equal to that of Luray, but in
that event it is to be hoped they will
not permit it to get into the hands
of monopoly who will demand of
visitors the exhorbitant admission
fee of one dollar, as is done at
Luray.
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On the eighth day of next month,
the President of the Northern Pa
cifc railroad will drive the last spike
of the last rail in that third line Of
steel which binds the eXtremities Of
a continent. Aside from the inter
est that attaches to the completion
of another National highway, this
ceremony must recall the history Of
a decade. Ten years ago, dating
from the very month and almost the
very day which shall witness the
completion of the Northern Pacific,
that roads misfortunes aud difficult
ties figured conspicuously in COM
mercial storm from which this coun-
try has but now fully recovered.
The failure Of Jay Cooke, the fnan-
cial agent of the Northern Pacific,
startled a country which until then
had no premonition of the coming
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from the SPIRIT Of JeherSon.

From the Spirit Of JEFFERSON.
Mr.. II. A. Burton informs Us that
he has taken this season, from six
stands of bees, 247 Ibis. of honey.
Who can beat it ?
A little boy, aged about 10 years,
son of the late Capt James Russell OF
the b. & 0. r. r., (who went down
in the terrible Narrow Passage dis.
aster several years ago. was run
over by a runaway horse, on High
street, Harper's Ferry, last Tuerday,
and killed.
The Supreme Court of Appeals
will convene in Charlestown the first
Wednesday in September.
a Mr.. Hooffmaster foil from a
rick Of hay or wheat on the farm OF
Mr.. w. Il. Weirick, some days ago,
and broke leg.
Mr.. Joshua Cavalier, one of the
best known aud most highly esI
teemed citizens Of this county, died
at his residence in Bolivar, on
Thursday night last, aged about So
years. He was a man of much pub
lie and private enterprise, honorable
and upright in all Ills dealings, and