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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-05-24
A Hard Glove Fight Between SparrOws.

Beneath a low hanging sign over the
doors OF one of the busiest estab ish-
ments in Lewiston, a recess in the wall
has formed one of the suggest retreats
for bird or beast imaginable. As winter
sto ms beat down the recess in the wall
has been secure in its protection. The
rains trouble not its quiet. and the sun
can look in in spring time. A score or
more Of nests OF birds have been built
there. A progeny of English sparrows
has, after un ounted struggles with the
original jewellers, wen the land BY right
of conquest, and now inhabit its as
puted don ain. Over the sign open tie
windows OF an Office One sits by the
open windows and sees all the doings
OF the entire family of birds. Their bat
tie OF conquest was fought last week.
Hastings bloody field was partially re-
enacted. 1t was about ten o'clock. A
Sparrow or two were ioafing around the
house, when dozen or more intruder,
settled down on the iron rods of the
awnings and ST. rs and began to make
trouble. They were running things
when reinforc emenls of che home birds
began TO arrive. The aggressive, thick.
headed Engli h sparrow plumed h 5
! Alters, and all the sickening details
war followed The uproar called the
spectator to the window The home
oirls fought off the Intrulers. They
CIV down in increas no numbers, an
Che INVADERS fed. Two birds IN the
ihiekest of the fight ew up and down
and up and down again. A gentleman
IN the walk below held out his ha ds
md the birds settled in his oustretl he /,
aims and fought still. After the in
= ders had been routed there were eX-
} essions OF oy in the nest. The Eng
h sparrow is nothing if not tighter.
--LeViStCn (He.) JoaraaL.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-05-24

"A quantity of ore from the Ellen
vile On. " gold mine sent to a New
York assayer the other day assayed at
the rate of 1858 ton. The mine is
said to be rich in both gold and silver.
NJ Y. Sun. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

New YORK, June 81, 1874
ARTHUR NJ. SHERwooR, ESQ Is W. 32d-st.
New York City.
DEAR SIR: | am in receipt of a circular,
dated June 26, purporting to come from the
''independent republican committee and
signed by you, requesting me if in sympathy
with the movement to sign the following call /:
''The undersigned, protesting against the
nomination Of Mr.. Blaine and Mr.. Logan,
propose to join their fellow republicans and
independent voters in sending representa-
| tives to a general conference to be held i'm
mediately after the democratic national con-
vention, which conference shall consider, in
case the democratic nominations do not justi-
| fly the support of protesting republicans,
what further action may be necessary to Sc
cure candidates who will appeal, in the in
terests of clean and honest politics, to the
sober moral sense of the American people.
| Not having the honor of your acquaintance,
| am at a loss to understand why you should
have sent me such circular. unless it is the
design of the so-called Independent republic
can committee to send such appeals to the
five or six hundred thousand republican vo-
tiers in this State, with the hope of finding a
| few dissatisfied and disgruntled spirits
may be doing injustice to your associa-
ton, not having list of its membership,
but from the accounts in the public prints,
one may well infer that it is largely COM
posed, especially in its controlling elements,
of persons who are welded to free trade
principles and who heve at heart the success
of those principles, rather than that of the
republican party. In fact, if the newspaper
accounts of its meetings are correct, persons
have taken part in its deliberations who have
not for years been republicans, if they ever
| were.
Although Mr.. Blaine was not my prefer
ence at Chicago still in view of the fact that
his nomination was made by delegates elect
ed in the main by Congressional districts,
| (not by State conventions, as has hitherto
been the custom) and was evidently the free
and untrammeled act of the great majority
of the delegated representatives of the re.
publican party. cannot associate myself
with any adjunct or tender to the democratic
party (Which your movement necessarily
must be-whether intentionally or not am
not prepared to say, and am with the great
mass of sincere republicans earnestly sup
porting the distinguished candidates recently
nominated. and OF whose election happily for
the country, there is so little question.
am very respectfully yours,
HAMILTON FISH, JR.
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Personal.

1t is expected that Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine will
| visit Kentucky early in the autumn.
Mr.. Joseph Medill, Editor of The Chicago
Tribune, is spending two weeks in Colorado
John Greenleaf Whittier will spend por-
| ton of the summer at Holderness, N. II.
| Mr.. p. 7. Barnum, the famous Snowman
is at Block Island for two months sojourn
Gen. John w. Foster, minister to Spain,
has returned to Madrid.
Murat Halstead, editor of The Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette, has taken a cottage for
the summer at Long Branch, and is there with
his wife and ten children.
The widow of General George II. Thomas
has begun the erection of a handsome resi-
dence at Washington, which she will make
her permanent home
Continent. He is very industriously en-
ployed at present on what he thinks will be
the best work he has yet produced.
MIR. j. c. Goldsmith. who recently retired
| from the staff OF The New York Herald, sail.
ed for California Wednesday with his family.
His novel, Himself Again." will shortly
appear.
Hon. Stephen Coleridge, son of the Lord
Chief Justice, and his wife will be the trav.
elling companions OF Ellen Terry on her mex,
visit with Irving and the Lyceum Company to
America.
Rev. DR.. Irving, Secretary of the Ameri
can Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
fell from jaunting-car on Saturday, while
driving to the Giants Causeway, in Ireland
and fractured leg.
Senator Don Cameron will probably re-
main in Washington as the Presidents guest
until after the adjournment of Congress.
He is on short trip to New York, but will
return to the Capital some day this week.
General Butler will not, probably, 20
yachting this summer. He has placed his
America" at his sons disposal, but the young
man also is too busy to turn skipper, so the
famous craft remains out of commission,
hauled up at the Navy Yard.
Colonel Charles Gordon Greene. the vete.
ran editor and the founder of the Boston
Post, was 80 years old Monday, and the an
! niversary was made the occasion of very
pleasant expression of the esteem and good
will of the Boston newspaper fraternity.
Bishop Wsrrens rich wife was the widow
of Tiff, the Colorado cattle king, and in Civ.
ing the name of her first husband to the
school of divinity which she has founded in
Denver University, by a gift of 800 900, she
has acknowledged the source of the wealth
she enjoys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

The democrats have been SO troubled
about the best way to carry the Northern
States that they have forgotten all about
the Southern States. supposing them to be
safe. But now they are beginning to be
frightened at the bright republican pros
poets in certain Southern States. They
are in mortsl terror lest the republican
speakers go down South and tell the people
the truth. In the meanwhile there is q
formidable movement in the Southern
states looking to strong protection pol
icy, which will probably give the demo
Gratis a great deal OF trouble before the
campaign is over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

The old Lincoln Club of Plainfield
New Jersey. met last week, and after
stirring remarks from Vice President d
f. Ellsworth, started q new roll and pro-
ceeded to organize anew for the support
of Blaine and Logan. The number who
signed the roll was much larger than the
number of signers four years ago, The
club did splendid service then for Gar
field and will do better this year fol
Blaine and Logan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07
"a. o. PlNKHAM
20 Years!

TRE reports from the use of Swifts Specific
In the treatment Of Cancer continne to be won.
derful. There seems to be doubt that il Is posi-
tive specific for Skin Cancer or Epithelioma.
"For twenty years suffered from Cancer on NV
neck. Patent Potash and Mercury Mixtures fed
instead Of curing the Cancer. lost the use Of INV
arms and the upper part Of my body. My general
health was broken down, and my life was daspaired
Of. :. s. 5. cured me sound and well. This new
lease Of life It gave to cannot be measured BY any
monetary vslae- I owe my life and the support q
my family to swiffs Specific"
'Mr Brooks, near Albany, was hopelessly afflicted
With Cancer 1t hsd eaten through bis nose into his
mouth and throat. The time Of his death was onIy
question Of very short time. He prayed for death
his suffnring was so great. S. s. s. has had won.
derful effect ON him. His improvement is 90 grea,
that we all feel Of his being perfectly cured in
time. W. H. GILBERT Albany Ssa =
Our Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free to applicants.
swIFf'S SPECIFIC CO.. Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
n. Y. Once. 1859 W. sd st.; Philadelphia Once,
laos Chestnut st.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

The Independent Free Traders OF Bos-
ton are chagrined at the conclusive evil
dence that their revolt is not spreading
Throughout the State. On the contrary
Massachusetts, republicans have been
aroused to unusual activity and energy
by the Islander and disaffection which
were expected to corrupt them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07
A Run on a Drug store,

Never was such rush made for any Drug
Store as is now at Fuller Drug Store for I
Trial Bottle of DR. Kings New Discovery 70,
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. All per
soHs affected with Asthma, Bronchitis
Hoarseness, Severe Coughs, or any affection
of the Throat and Lungs, can get a Trial
Bottle of this great remedy free. by calling a,
above Drug Store. Regular size SI.00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

The Ohio republicans are entering upon
the work of the campaign promptly. Or
ganization is in progress all over the State
under the efficient guidance of the State
committee. The people have responded
heartily and promise to aid the committee
to make the most perfect organization the
republicans have ever had.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07
Bucklsn,s Arnic. saIxs.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Germs. and ali Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
Il is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per bog.
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, f. G. Kins
man Co. decld&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

The recent rain came down upon the
parching fields and pastures at most OPP
perfume time and in a very refreshing
manner. Farmers who began haying last
week and we're caught with considerable
quantity partially made when the rain
came wish they had waited little longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

Anybody to beat Blaine" is the lead
ing idea among the democratic delegates
TO the national convention. But the man
can't be found in this country and that is
what troubles the democracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

Cleveland has a pretty strong following
among the democratic delegates, but his
weakness in New York troubles his
friends. Buffers boom is lively-what
there is of it. He is on the ground him
self TO take care of his interests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

The Florida Journal, Jacksonville.
comes to us bearing the names of Blaine
and Logan at the head of its columns, and
giving them strong and enthusiastic
support. Florida will give its electoral
votes for the republican nominees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07
A food Talker

On the stage or platform, in society or at
home. must not only possess brains but a
clear. strong voice. Catarrh, or severe
cold is almost certain to injure the voice.
But these complaints may be completely era
Dictated with few applications of Thomas
Eclectrie Oil, unrivaled in its specialties.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

The men who were faithful to the flag
when the nations life was in danger are
shedding no tears over the defeat OF the
Fitz-John Porter bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

All of one mind-the millennium must be at
hand down in Maine, Vermont, Massachu-
segts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New
York, New Jersey, Ohio, all over Pennsyl.
vania, and throughout the United States,
The great cure for colds. cough and consump-
ton. For sale bv Allen & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

You may hurrah for Blaine and Lincoln
from now until election day and not get
hoarse if you will only use Jadwin's Pine
Tar Syrup. For sale by Allen and Co.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

IAN Irish Blaine and Logan brigade"
has been organized in Troy, N. Y II
contains 100 Irish American voters who
have hitherto voted the democratic ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07
The Philadelphia Press OF Thursda
printed the following in It's columns:

To JAMES G. BLAINE, Augusta, Maine.
Dear Sir Please do not celebrate the
Fourth of July. Any demonstration on your
part would most certainly be construed by
Great Britain and other foreign powers as IN
dicating a beligerent and warlike spirit
toward other nations.
Yours for harmony and international
peace. MANI INDEPENDENTS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

More mothers. more fathers, more children
made happy by the use of Jadwin's Pine Tar
Syrup than by all the other known remedies
on earth. For sale by Allen Co.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

A great mistake prevails when it is asser-
ted that consumption cannot be cured. Jad-
wins Pine Tar Syrup is a certain cure for it.
1t never fails. For sale by Allen & Co.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

Those who order as above will receive the com.
plete outfit by return mall and will be all ready TO
take hold In earnest of the best business before the
public-a business that will at once turn golden
stream Of large size into their pockets in the shape
Of cash profits.
Now e the time for the cream of the harvest.
Strike now.
The Book will be Ready for Delivery ON
and after July fst.
Go to work and send in your orders. Strike now
can take orders right snd left by hundreds upon
hundreds. In little village Of only two hundred
families, one agent has scared over one hundred
orders and is not through working the place up yet
Remember, the authentic Augusta edition, by Col
Conwel. is what the people want, and outsefls all
fsciure as well as in literary point Ct view, the
Augusta edition Is the handsomest and most sub
i%fAntia II II also the largest and best book ever
seid In this world for the amount Of money that is
{Nharged for 1t.
ever known for such Large, Ele-
giant Standard velame.
Elegantly and substantially bound in best English
block Ses plain edges. 0ne s0'a also psr o0S
Elegantly and substantially bousd II, best EnF:ib
GOLD CLOTH. magnificent gold dies, marbled edges,
ss-The si7s style is, by long odds, the haudso,n.
est and most elegant campaign book seen In the
world; the sales win run largely on that style.
A FEW WORDS ABOUT OURSELVES.
On the ground that Il Is right that we should show
those who may not be aware Of the extent Of our
business, what We are capable Of, we may be par.
doned for . few words shout o1fseIyes.
We have been successfully engaged In general pub
fishing here for nearly twen<y years. The buildings
that we occupy-three IA npnlber--were built ~
ourselves, and aze n9w owned BY ourselves, are Of
bri.k and stone, Mta&ted ~ opposite corners, and
five and six stofies mia We have twenty print
ing presses, fifteen 81 which are double presses and
alone capable of turning out mnch work a. thirty
ordinary, hrsfcass presses the outlay for the above
exceeded three hundred thousand dollars cash with
out any exception ours Il the most extensive CON.
modious. and best appointed subscription publishing
house In the world Our employees number nearly
Eve hundred. For the past six years we have run
our printing works more than half the time day and
night Our cash receipts run - high as from one
hundred and fifty to one hundred and seventy thou
sand dollars per month regular business course
this campaign business lie an extra and viii largely
increase eur cash receipts.
For the past five years we have paid over Eve hun
dred thousand dollars for postage alone, over l0o
600 per year on an average; this Is larger amount
than Is paid for postage by any other firm in the
world. Beyond monthly accounts, which are always
settled In full the 10Th Of each month"; owe no
man. The capital provided. aside from that invest.
ed In printing ONCE 10 three hundred and fffy
thousand dollars, which enables NJ to purchase our
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

A prominent democrat in New York.
whose name is not John Kelly. said the
other day IF this convention makes the
mistake of setting up Governor Cleveland
for President. James G. Blame will be the
next President. The forces against him
are positive and earnest. He voluntarily
made war on the Irish. Grady. as you
know, has alleged that he will make
speeches for Blaine il Cleveland is the
nominee. and know another prominent
Irishman who has said the same thing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

Now comes the tug OF war at Chicago.
between the different aspirants for the
democratic domination for President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

vantage Of the narket; We ofen have eso 600 worth
We are located here IL the extreme Eas* but West
and South feishts and express charges cost pract-
caIly the same as they would from New York or
day longer. We Commenced here in small nall way Sa
and gradually enlarged In our location we have
the great advantage OF better class of help. at
| lower wages. than could be secured in the great
cities, and here we make a saving of thousands Of
dollars monthly. Therefore, no other Publishing
house can compete WIN ,S our prices on and give the
they listen to those who say they can. expectations
will not be fulfilled.
A Few Reasons why the Augusta. Maine.
Edition WIN Outsen All Oahers
Ten Go One.
lat. Because ii is the authentic edition published
from Augusta. the home Of Blaine. and has had the
advantage OF the most complete knowledge OF his
whole life.
I'd. Because Mr.. Blaine and his friends co-operat.
ed with the author and publishers In order that the
work might be most complete and correct in all
Sd. Because COL Conwell is better fitted for writ.
ing such q volume than any other man in America;
ell his earnestness. knowledge and ability will be
found in the volume.
4th. Because in its manufacture it is the largest
price that 1t lie sold for. Let think Of work
ing for any other edition; never do for one dollar
sell ten books Of the Augusta edition where yoa
would hardly sell one of any other.
5th. Because our volume Is pictorial biography,
and illustrates the most interesting scenes in the
life of the candidate. Our volume is splendidly
illustrated
9th. Because the author has visited the scenes
of the early life of the distinguished statesman is
familiar with the of the boy and youth, from
the statements Of those still living there, who knew
him them this is an intensely interesting portion of
the volume.
TERRITORY.
In campaign business Is best that every agent be
entirely unrestricted. We make no restrictions or
limitations whatever. But the country is so vast
that agents will not conflict even where the best
canvass is made.
New Beginners
One and all, who take agencies and actively work
for the authentic Augusta Edition of the Life Of
Hon. James u. Blaine will close the campaign with
handsome sum in profits. Start at once and you
will meet with great reward
Agents Wanted.
We want large number of new agents. The field |
is boundless. Come with and we will show you |
how to do a grand business.
Read all about our FREE OUTFIT above. Better |
send for It at once and time Full Particulars
Free. Address all communications to
L. c. ALLEN & CO., Publishers.
AUGUSTA, ME.
june24t2m
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says ssSteve" Elkins and ssstar route to
you in the same breath, just tell him he
knows nothing of what he is talking
about.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07
Hamilton Fish Jr.

He WILL Nor JoIs THE INDEPENDENTS But
WILL SUPPORT BLAINE AND LoGAS-A
STRAIGHTFORWARD LETTER.
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The Hop Plaster will cure Back Ache, and
all other pains instantly. % cts. only at
druggists. julyld&wlw
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Gen. Todleben's death recalls the splen.
did career Of the great Russian soldier.
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L. c. ALLEN & CO., Publishers,
AUGUSTA, ME.
june24t2m
Special Advertisements.

S'nau advertisements, not exceeding three line
coming under the head Of WANTED, FoR SALs
To LET, LOST, &C., UiH be inserted here one tin.
for 90 cents, three times for 40 cents, and
for 90 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

The interest bearing debt was reduced
in the last fiscal year by $l11,666,0 600.
The whole debt, less cash in the Treasury,
is SlOl, 000, 900 less than on June 80, 1888.
The last call of $40 700 900 bonds fell due
on June 80. and while no longer interest
bearing they are still debt,which explains
the apparent discrepancy. There are
1924. OIL 900 three per cent bonds still
outstanding, and, unless the Government
revenues tall off materially. little more
than two years will suffice to wipe out all
the debt payable before 1891.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

The Hartford Post says: There is q
great hue and cry among the democratic
and independent press about Steve
Elkinsn because he is friend OF Mr.,
Blaine. 1t is supposed. by all who read
those newspapers, that he is the person..
fication of all that is "bad." that is
.western" and that is .'rowdyish," and
that he is the soul OF all offending in star
route matters. Mr.. Elkins is gentle.
man of culture and great wealth. He
was never connected in any way with the
star route ring, as has been stated by
various disgruutled republican news
papers. He thoroughly disliked Dorsey
and all his methods and never lost an
opportunity to denounce him both pub
licly and privately. And when any one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-07

T OST an Undercoat, on July 4, between Augusta
- and Togus. Leave at Augusta Bakery.
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Agents-Augusta, W. J. Tuck; Hallowell, Y. r
Lewis; Gardiner, o. M. Blanchard; Richmond, J. T.
Robinson; Bath, q. e.. Greenleaf.
ju20dtf n. ID. GLAZIER, Treasurer.
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Corner Bridge and Water sts.. Augusta. Me. OPP,
site Kennebec Bridge. febf4flY