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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

After long Mercury and Potash treatmen, l
found myself a cripple from Mercurial Rheu-
matism. Tried Hot Springs two years with
out relief, and was finally cured sound and
well by the use of Swift's Specific (S.S.S. }
CHAs. BERG, Hot Springs, Ark.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

A-Chas. Jenkins. at his fish market, op.
posite the journal office. keeps constantly on
hand Providence river and Norfolk oysters.
and Scarboro clans; an assortment
of canned fish, HOLSTERS. and fresh and corned
fish of all kinds His goods cannot be eX-
celled for freshness and good quality.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

The annual fair of the Old Kennebec Agri-
cultural Society commences at Readfeld to-
day. As usual there will be a very full at
tendance from Augusta. This fair is usual
ly one of the most successful county fairs,
both as regards the exhibit and attend
ance, held in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

A Whitefield gentleman under the sooth-
ing influence of the wine cup, met with a
slight mishap on Grove street, yesterday.
His team came in collision with hitching
post near Hon. Z C. Burleigh's residence.
The whiffletree and thill were broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

All Of the sleigh manufacturers, are max
ing new .leighs in the old-fashioned high
backed shapes in square and round corners.
elegantly upholstered. The manufactures
are just starting on sleighs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02
he Careful Of the Babies

If your children are threatened with Group
any throat difficulty, apply a few drops of
Thomas Eclectric Oil. 1t is the incest med
icine for the little ones we know of.
oct2-SwIw3D
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

Bowditch & Webster the druggists, are al
ways wide awake to business and spare no
pains to secure the best Of every article in
their line. They have secured the agency for
Kemp's Balsam for Consumption, Coughs,
Colds. Asthma, Bronchitis, and all affections
of the throat and lungs. Sold on positive
guarantee. Price soc and sI.O0 Sample
bottle free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02
Marrien.

In this city, Sept. -. by Rev. II. W. Tilden, Mr..
Charles II. Clarke and Miss Ellen Farrell, both OF
Boston. -
In brunswick, Sept q, Melville J. Smith and Miss
Msry A. Lombard, both Of Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

Absolutely the best Porous Plaster ever
made. The Pop Plaster is composed of
Fresh Hops, Balsams and Gums. Weak
Back. Side Ache, Sore Chest, and all
pains are speedily cured by its use. Apply
one. Only 25 cts. at any drug store.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

The reftted lecture room of the Baptist
church will be rededicated on Thursday even
ing Of next week The sermon will be
preached by Rev Prof S. X. Smith of Colby
University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

Swift's Specific (S.S.S.} has relieved me
of an obstinate case of Dry letter, which
had troubled me for twenty-five years. and
had baffled all sorts of treatment.
Rev. l. r. BRANHAM, Macon, Ga.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

Nan bennett, the humorist, will give an
entertainment, at the Hospital for the benefit
n the patients, Friday evening next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression OF
Spirits and General Debility, in their various
forms; also as preventive against Fever
and Ague, and other intermittent Fevers, the
"Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Calisaya,''
made by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New York,
and sold by all Druggists, is the best tonic !;
and for patients recovering from Fever or
other sickness. it has no equal.
feb7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

Lucius Hill exhibits As pound squash at
hi. grocery store raised by Leslie A. Dyer.
Mr. Over raised four that weighed 16s
pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

Our Army and Navy; our Police and Fire
Departments; our prominent men ami wo-
men on land and on sea. declare that nothing
equals st. Jacobs Oil, the conqueror of pain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

This is beech-nut year and the trees are
loaded with the nuts. 1t is said that beech
trees are fruitful only at periods of every
seven years. This seasons beech-nut crop
would seem to disprove this, however, as it
vas only two years ago that there was a large
yield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

Iris expected that some changes will short
!, he made in The old Maine Central round
house at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

The next meeting of the kennebec Medi-
cal Society, will probably be held At the In
sane Hospital Oct. 18th. DR.. Sanoorn -
president
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

Dyspeptic and Nervous people, ''ou. OF
Sorts" Colden's Liquid Beef will cure. Ask
for Colden's, take no other. OF druggists
generally. Oct2feod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

,.-ett's train was forty minutes late yes
,srday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

John Mays Pilot Knox is by Black Pilot.
and is the third colt sired by this horse that
h,. gone into the 2 80 list this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

Tho fall term of Bowdoin college com
ueuees to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

Tb;, is the shingling season and many
,,;d;ngs in town are being re-shingled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

Why do 50 many people we see sround us,
seem to prefer to suffer and be made miserable
by Indigestion. Constipation. Dizziness, Loss
of Appetite, Coming up of the Food, Yellow
Skin, when for 80 cts, we will sell them
Shiloh's Vitalizer. guaranteed to cure them.
Sold by
Bowditch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

The new corset factory is boarded in, and
ii, shortly be finished and ready for occu-
psncy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

The public snapped greedily at the two
cent postage stamps Yesterday morning, and
o'clock 5000 of them had been
fetaed from the stamp department of the
post-otfice. One man came in and was de-
'efmined to have some three cent stamps but
when the afiabe clerk informed him that he
"" throwing his money away by purchasing
the old stamps, the man consented to take
'he new ones. One of the letter carriers dis
posed Of 800 stamps in the early morning
and then r,turned after fresh supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

Tho valls of the Edwards Mfg Co.'S cotton
,o,.e are up one story on three sides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

During the month of September the letter
carriers have delivered 81, 40 letters, S,9s2
postal cards, l4,3s5 newspapers, making a
total of 5s,sl6 pieces delivered. They col
lected during that time 81. 7G6 letters, 1,74l
postal cards. 1888 newspapers; total of
il,ii2 pieces collected. Whole number of
pieces handled 100, 25s. In September, 1882,
there 81, AIS pieces handled; 1881, 74,515.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

.oecial scenery car came with "The
World"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

Tho street sprinkler is resting from its ardu-
Gus labors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

new passenger car has just been turned
-, If the Maine Central repair shops in this
ety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02
prompt and Reliable Job Work

.,-.vs be had at the Kennsbec journal ONCE,
Can s '...e numbcr Of competent hands are con-
vss1 employe The oiicr Is stocked With large a.
sormen. socn - issued Every variety Of paper
ds;ea' s.nf on hand. well a. samples Of dance
soek n..effIine cards, vi iting cards, nc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-02

Where large stock OF choice coal for family
can be found at LOWEST Market prices. Orders
left with THOS. FULLER son, s. 7. EATON,
b. GARDINER or GOULD TYLER, will receive
prompt attention. Telephone In Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-25
MUSICAL, NOTES.

There Will be an anniversary vesper service
Of the cho under the auspices OF the St. Cecilia Society
this evening at the Church Of st. Mary the Virgin The
music will be from the compositions OF GOunOd Barnby,
Bellini, Mozart, Handel Beethoven and MendelsOhn.
Mme Helen HOpekirk, a piano-player who
has established an excellent reputation in her native
Scotland and in London, Is arrival from abroad
she will make debut in this country in Boston De
at one OF the symphony concerts conducted by
GeOTg Henschel
The manager of the Thalia Theatre an
nounces diversified programme for this holiday week
Tonight there viii be concert at which Mr. s. s. Cox
will lecture on "Mendelssohn and Music y; tomorrow
afternoon "The Beggar Student" will be given; in the
evening the piece viii be the comedy with songs
CLIP; Tuesday "The SeamstrCss"; Wednesday "The
Beggar Student; Thursday afternoon "The Bcggar
Student; Thursday evening "Three Pairs OF Shoes =
Friday and Saturday evenings "Maria Anne; a Woman
OF the People ," Saturday afternoon " Lili."
There will be the usual concert at the Casino
this evening Mr. AIonsons orchestra having the help OF
Edmund Neupert and the 18th Regiments band and
drum corps.
The first concert of the German LiederkTanz
for this will take place this evening under the
leadership Of Theodore Thomas. The programme Ia
of excellent character the principal artists being Miss
Amy sherwln and Rafael Josefy
There will be concerts at both the opera
houses this evening, Mr. Mapeson having resumed his
old custom OF giving Sunday evening entertainments at
the Academy OF Music. This fact probably. Il is that
spurred Mr. Abbey prepare better bill than usual his
singers tonight being Mines Sembric. Fuiscl Nad La
blache and IIebell and signOri Campann, MiraOeila
and Guadgndni.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-25
The Ycrdlct Of The Nnrions.

declining to accept the statements of the advertiser as
sufficient proof OF his goods, the public
merely right sefdonoe Those, therefore
the required proof have ground for
complaint Il the people withhold their confidence
1hs IN especially OF medicinal articles, for which the
most exrayagant aud absurd claims constantly made
Very few Of these things have the slightest mert-their
protectors depending for success and profit upon kind Of
turd grandoquon advertising which outragos truth as
badly the grammar OF the English language
contrary reputation OF BENsoNs CAPcHE POROUS
PLAsTERs rests upon perfectly solid basis For example
pasers have many past been exhibited at all
the leading domestic and expOstons IN
products Of both European and American
makers tho propretors dessrs seabury Johnson,
Chemists NewYOrkl have uniformly received
highest and only awards given for that class Of goods
consisting bronze and gold medals and special
diplomas this fact any adjudication at ALL IL means,
that Plasters excellent beyond all ohers.
The committees OF examination were composed
OF medic al experts from Austria, France, Germany
Great Britain, Italy, Russia, Spain, Mexico and
tho United States; and the awards given by thom
are the highest and most conclusive testimonials OBJ
tainabe At the recent exhibition at Viennaexousvey Of
goods 300 competitors representing all
countresthe propreors BensOns pasters received the
same preemInsnt distinctIon-te only gold medal and
special diploma
IL is for competitors 10 attempt 10
mny these They place plaster far n ad
vance of its cheap feeble rivals IA beyond
failure Indeed gold medals set onsOns apart as tant
mount TO a new discovery In medicine.
Messrs seabury JohDson do nothing for cheapness-
everything for quality
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-25
Il HORRIBLE MURDER CONFESSED.

MRS. BARRows AND OSCAR +. BLANEY CONFESS TO
THE KILLING OF THE HUSBAND OF THE FOR
MER.
PORTSMOUTH, n. H., Nov. 24.-Mrs. Barrows
anu Oscar L. Blaney, her sOnn-aw arrested this
morning FOR the murder of Thomas Barrows who was
found shot dead ten days ago. full confession has been
made by tho prisoners.
Thomas Barrows came to Kittery in 1880 and took
charge Of the farm OF B. F. Cate who was then married
10 his second wife, the present Mrs Barrows The rela
lions between Cate and his wife were very un-
pleasant and he In constant fear that she
would poison him. Long before Gates DEATH from
natural causes IL was whispered that Burrows and Mrs
Sate maintained improper relations and after Gates
deatn on one OCCASION Barr0ws in t OF eaOusly shot
az - inc woman, and she broke limb In
in nee from him. He served term in
mediatey upon his release Mrs Cate and he were mar
rled Ihere was subsequently trouble between them,
owing 10 BaITowss refusal TO allow his wifes married
daughter to live with them. This led TO the murder
by the confession OF the principals In the crime IL Is
SHOWN That Oscar i. BaneySMrs. BarrOwss sOn-illaT
ana the latter agreed between them TO put Barrows out
OF the way. Blaney procured pistol and on the night
OF the murder Mrs. BarrOws sent her husband 10 the
iaIln saying that the animals restless Baney was
lying In walt and as lie approached. fired at him The
ns SHOT look elect and Baney approached and
red three more shots into BarrOwss body Bancy then
carried hin into the house and finding that he was not
dead fired another bullet into HIS head killing him
Blaneys house, where he to repair and announcing
thaJ BarrOws had committed sucide-Wcre then ar
ranged ana carried out. BlanCy the first relate
the story In all It's details To the officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-25
THE HARLEM CoMu0NS SYNDICATE.
MAGNIFICENT PLANS AND PROSPECTS SET FORTH
10 A MEETING OF HEIRs.p

MAGNIFICENT PLANS AND PROSPECTS SET FORTH
10 A MEETING OF HEIRsp
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuSEl
PITTsBURG, Nov. pa dispatch from Mans
field To The Sunday Leader says: The Harlem Commons
Syndicate which held ifs frat meeting in Mansfield last
August met here again to-day About seventy heirs OF
tie 5000 known 10 the trustees present. The Syn
dictate Il A. corporation formed under the laws
OF Ncw-York, and its roputed object ia to develop
ship canal from the North TO the
East River In New-York at Harlem The
property TO be used is valued at $500 100000 and IA
claimed TO be owned by heirs OF five original grantees
namely Resolved j. Waldron, Thomas Delayal Daniel
jones' John Peryion and John o. Bleone The heirs are
represented by a board OF fifteen who as advisers
TO the syndicate. The business transacted at this
meeting First, consider n proposition to
the body Of the canal depth OF 30 feet and
make II 600 feet wide and about miles long and second
the Issue Of stock 10 heirs Considerable stock taken
to-day by the heirs present the shares selling 81 each
Third the best methods Of securing the interests OF those
unable 10 take stock, such poor persons aud infants
These topics occupied the whole time Of the session
The tito to the estate, syndicate official
reported, has been recently settled By decision OF the
Court OF Appeals In New York. which establishes the fact
that the DOHgan Charter OF 1856 Is valid.
The syndicate has taken possession, II also
Potod OF Harlem River ana proposes 10 push work az
once and vigorously. proposition received from
u dredging company which agrees 20 complete the canal
IN year. 10 announced that all heirs unable
for themselves would have shares held for them by
". II. White OF Argus, Ind, and Colonel Watson, pres
dent OF the board OF trustees The next meeting Ia be
held In Scw-IOrk IN the holidays whom II thought
the contract wOuld be awarded build least section
" Wharics and eGcayate "A portion OF the canal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-25
A WEEK OF OPERA

Excellent repetitions yesterday afternoon of
operas already given this at the two opera houses
brought the week TO close. At the metropolitan the
opera was =" Faust" at the Academy LINDA d
Chamouni," the respective prlmedonne being
Mines Nilsson and Gerster. The seats were filed at
both places and there were the usual exhibitions Of en-
thusiasm. Campanini proGted by the rest which the
earlier operas Of the week had given him. and sung like
his old self-his voice being in good condition That
Mines Nilsson and Gerster did admirably goes with
saying artistic Ike theirs seldom Civ
ing their best.
For this week interesting events have
been planned by both managers. At tho
Academy Mrs. Lillian Eort0n-Gower viii make her
debut tomorrow night IN Faust" aud Wednesday
Nine Pasi will appear as Aida At the Metropolitan,
" II Trovstore" VIII be repeated tomorrow, but ON
Wednesday the strong company will cope with Mozarts
~Don Giovanni" NINE. Nilsson representing Donna ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-25
THE WEATHER. REPORT.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.
Synopsfs for ne rasl ho.ntu.fou. honcs.

WAsHINGTON, Nov. 24.-Rain continues in
the Middle Atlantic States and New England with cooler
northwestery winds. Local rains prevailed during the
night IN the Laker egon and West Gulf States followed
partly cloudy weather and fair weather prevails this
morning IN the Southern States Ohio Valley and North
west, with light variable winds The temperature has
risen slightly In the Lake region II has remained almost
stationary In the Southern States Ohio Ohio Valley and
Northwest and fallen with light snow north of Montana
Rain continues on the North Pacific coast where the
barometer is lowest.
Indications for tO-ddH
For New-Engand clearing weather. north 70 yycst
winds becoming variable, higher barometer stationary
on slight fall In temperature.
For the Middle Atlantic States. fair weather pre-
oeded in extreme southern portion by local rains
stationary slight fall In temperature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-25
Swallowing Poison.

terrible feature OF catah is that avoid swal
lowing tho poisoned while asleep thus increasing the
disease IT is uhquestionaby that WEI DE MEYERS
CATARRH CURE Is the only treatment which has alb
soluey driven caarh FROM the system Thousands of test
mOuas from sufferers from to 80 years may SEEN sam
Benedict jeweler COZ Broadway N Y; r. c. Blackburn of
Lord Taylor N vi Paul Boyton, the great swimmer;
Mde Aimee. prma donna; Rev. C. II. Taylor lao Nobe-st
Brooklyn; Rev. Q. II. Jones, NewDrghton, N. Y. Rev.
Geo. Pratt ST. stephens Philadelphia Rev. W. II. Sum.
mer Frederick, Md Rev A. p Fries Cairo, N. VI Hon. L.
H. Rollins, U. s. Senator from N. HI Dr. y. A. Clark
Montgomeryst, Francisco Miss E. Burr Portland Ore,
Mrs NJ e. Sherry 3O22 sarahst, St. Louis Mise NJ A.
Ranker 46ls Clark st. Cicago c. s. sanhope 81
Newport r. l., &c. &C. Delivered 81 DIR. Wei De Meyers
TREATISE" and statements by the curOd mailed free D.
d. DEWEY & CO.. 1872 gulton.st. NY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-25
BROOKLYN PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

Though the compositions performed were
beautiful the fact Of greatest interest and importance at
the second concert Of the Philharmonic Society OF BROOK
YIN was the first appearance before our people OF Pro-
lessor Carl BaeTmann. The OF this pianist mas
strange sound only those who not in position TO
keep abreast with the musical events Of other cities and
countries. e is that has always been spoken
with respect In Germany, that commands admiration In
BOstOn-he present home OF its bearer-and that Will
hereafter repeated with delight here The programme
of the evening was as follows
Music 10 "A Midsummer Nights Dream" .Mendelssohn
Concerto for PianooTte No
Symphony no. 1, Baa op. .schumann
The marvellous incidental music to Shakespeares fairy
comedy served TO bring before the public the ladies OF the
Philharmonic society's chorus, besides Mrs. Minnie
Dennston and Mrs Annie Norton Hartdegen, sopranos
That their efforts in the Interpretation Of the music were
on par In excellence with that OF the orchestra reflects
the highest credit upon their skill as 1t does upon the
good judgment and eamestness OF all concerned. The
music exqusely given was had the effect that its
every hearing hasgit awakened the regret that Mid
summer Nights Dream Is given with fitting
scenic accessories and this potent element to ideze it's
formance the scherzo but Mr. Thomas gave repe
titiOn The symphony was played with admirable finish
Professor Baermann's playing OF tho emperor"
concerto ought 10 have fixed the place which he will
hereafter occupy In the estimation OF the musical public
hereabous to he that reserved for the most thoroughly
equipped Beethoven interpreter whom have In this
country There IA in his work not the slightest tnge or
trcery charlatanry. His sentiment is deep and dig
nifed and never drops into sentimentality. He has
piano part alone; his reading takes every portion OF tho
orchestral accompaniment into consideration. warm
fancy yet that is restricted rgdy by the manifest
design OF the composer, enlivens his interpretation
Greater dgita dexority and varied tOnal c0lorng
have been displayed here in this concerto but there
have been few performances of IL that showed such deep
insight into the work, that symmetrical. III
was example OF that intellectual gale 4" which DR..
Macleod found to be characteristic Of the best German
music,