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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
UALLOWELL.

The four pickpockets who were arrested
at Wateaville and brought down 70 Augusta
Friday were arraigned before Judge Knight
in this city on Saturday noon on the charge
Of pick the pocket of person at Marano.
cook last Tuesday. They each declined to
plead saving they were not prepared for trial
as their counsel they expected had not arrived.
They gave their names as Paul 5. Wetherbee
Of Baltimore, James Daniels Of Philadelphia,
Thomas Watson of Montreal and James
Hart of Lacsaca Canada, though two of
them registered at the Bangor House as VIM.
Morton and James Rogers. Detective Ira
". True has been on their track since Tues
day, and 1t was through his efforts that they
were arrested. They were bound over in the
sum of $500 each to appear here for triat
next Tuesday at | O'Clock p. NJ. In default
of bail they were taken back to Augusta Jail,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
THE ANTI-MONOPOLISTS
Meet at Chicago TO Complete the Presi-
dental Ticket.
CnIcAGO. M. AUG. lG.

CHCAGo, H., Aug. l6.
The members of the executive committee
of the national AnIi-Monopoly party met today
in this city, and placed Alanson NJ. West of
Mississippi in nomination for the vice. .presi-
dency by a unanimous vote. committee
composed c. c. Post, II. Il. Harris, John f.
Henry, Horatio Pratt and g. G. Dixon was
appointed to appraise Gen. West of his nomi-
nation. There was also a resolution submitted
suggesting the union Of all the Butler forces
under the name of the Peoples party, .
which was referred to committee. The
secretary was instructed to enter into CORE
spondence with the representatives of all the
Autobiography parties in the various states
with view to secure the union OF the various
organizations on Butler electoral ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
"a single Fact Is Worth a ship.Losd of
Argument

Mr.. W. B. Lathrop. Of South Easton, Mass
under date of Jan. :, 1884, says "My father
had for years an eating cancer on his under
lip, which had been gradually growing worse
until it had eaten away his under lip down to
the gums, and was feeding itself on the inside
Of his cheek, and the surgeons said horrible
death was soon 10 come. We gave him nine
bottles Of Swift's Specific and be has been
entirely cured. 1t has created great excite.
ment in this section
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3,
Atlanta, Ga, l59 W. 23d ST., n. Y, and 1906
Chestnut ST., Phila.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
Greenback County Convention.

LEWISTON, Aug. IL.
The Greenback County Convention met at
Auburn today and nominated for Senators,
VIM b. Newell Of Durham and II. W. Co
burn Of Turner; for Sheriff, II. c. Haskell
Of Turner; for Judge Of Probate, Frank n.
Mower Of Greene; for Register of Probate,
d. r. Greenwood Of Mechanic Falls; tor
Treasurer r. Foss of Auburn; for County
Attorney no nomination was made \ coun
try delegation said thi, place was left for the
Democrats to fiji.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
ELECTRIC LIGHT.
The American Electric and Illuminating
Company's Stock More Active.
T Special to the Kenuebec Journal.

BGsToN, Aug. l..
The Sunday Courier's financial article to-
day saws the American Electric and Hum
mating Company's common stock has been
more active at q and 2I with a much larger
volume of business. The preferred has been,
less dealt in and is steady at about 81 TO 10
The usual six months dividends have been
officially announced this week. the same as
foreshadowed in the Courier two weeks ago.
The regular dividend of four per cent. will
be paid on the preferred September lst to
holders Aug. 20: also an extra OF two per
cent and an equal amount on the common
stocks. In addition 10 this the company
place Sl0, 600 to reserve fund account and
this is to be kept up until an amount equal
to 50 per cent, of the preferred stock has
been accumulated. The conservative manage
ment should enhance the valve of both classes
of the stock, because it makes the preferred
sound beyoud question. Both the common
and the preferred are selling low beyoud
reason. and there should be material ad-
vance in both.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
waldo County Democratic Convention.

BELFAST, Aug. Ii.
At the Waldo county democratic conven-
ton held in Belfast, Saturday, the following
nominations were made: Senators Hon. VIM
NJ. Rust of Belfast, William NJ. Moody of
Liberty; Sheriff. Albert Wadsworth of Lin
coinyiIle; County Attorney, h. F. Dunton OF
Belfast; Judge Of Probate, Hon. j. u. Lam
son Of Freedom; Register Of Probate, Angus
ms \. Fletcher of Linconvile; Treasurer,
Henry l.. Kilgore of Belfast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
The Queens Of Society

are among the staunChest advocates of beau
tifying SOZODONT, which communicates tC
the teeth the glistening whiteness of snow
arrests their decay, renders spongy and
liberated gums healthy, and breath made
offensive by defective teeth as sweet as
honey-suckle Ladies. ye were made tc
captivate, make your conquests sure and
swift. your empire over male hearts lasting
by its sovereign aid. The fashionable
world declares there is nothing like it.
augl2Ieod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
The Blaine Libel Suit.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Aug. II.
John Shoemaker, proprietor of the Indian
apolis Sentinel, was here last night with the
purpose, it is believed, of employing Senator
Voorhees, in the libel suit brought by Blaine
against the Sentinel VOORHEES, was out Of
the city. but Shoemaker had consultation
with his Law partner, Judge Carlton. lasting
several hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18

KENNEBEC COUETT.-Tn PROBATE Court, at
augusta, on the second Aonday Of Angusf,
1854.
A CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purporting 20 be
"A the last will and testament Of Typhosa f.. r =.
COny late Of Augusta. In said county, deceased.
having been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successiyely prior TO the first Monday Of
September next, in the Kennebee Journal, a news
paper printed In Augusta that all persons interested
may attend at Court Of Probate then to be holden
at Augusta, and show If any, why the said in
sfrument should not be proved approved and allow.
ed, az the last will and testament Of the said de-
ceased.
EMERY o. BEAN, Judge.
Attest: HOWARD OWEN, Register. w5wl3s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18

Allow a cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach Of medicine. They often say Oh
it will wear away, but in most cases it wears
them away. Could they be induced to try
the successful medicine called Kcmp's Bal.
sam, which We sell on a positive guarantee &c
cure, they would Immediately see the excel,
lent effect after taking the first dose. Price
SOC and Sl.0O Trial size free.
Respectfully, Bowditch & Webster.
oct22+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
Drowning Accident.

BANGOR, Aug. Il.
The Wing and Courier learns that Joseph
Goulding and daughter three years old were
both drowned this afternoon in the Piscata.
quis river about mile above Guiltord. They
were with three otner children in a boat.
The girl fell overheard and when the father
attempted to rescue her both sank. The
bodies we're recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
What Henry Watterson Said Concerning
the Blame Scandal.
LoCIsYiLEL. ky., Aug. Il

Henry Wstterson in reply to question as
to the Blaine scandal said be had
long ago discredited il and dis
missed it from serious consideration
He had occasion Is years ago TO look into
the matter. and found nothing but shadowy
surmises and irresponsi BILE gossip, possessing
none Of the qualities of proof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
Suicide at West Falmouth.
PORTLAND, Aug. Is.

PORTLAND, Aug. 10.
Mrs. Sewall leighton committed suicide by
hanging, Friday, at West Falmouth, aged 81
years. The cause was insanity, induced by
poor health and dependency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
st. Catharine's Hall,
AUGTSTA, VIE,

'''>an School for Girls under the direction of the
BISHOP OF MAINE.
>"AAE MuNpAN, Principal
j., Assisted by seven competent teachers.
A's' ~ ;, FROruINGuAM, Mairon
SaS,osn'eenih year opens September 25 Terms {;
~V year iyi2fMW&S&w2m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18

l. II. Kicker, of Ricker's Iron Works.
Lock Haven, Pa, writes March 2Sd II
bought one bottle of your Tar Syrup and
fonnd il an excellent article for colds and
bronchitis" For sale hv Allen and Co.
apr.-&Wlul
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
The Lost Body Found.

WELLS, ME.. Aug, l6.
The body of Will Trip, the last of the
victims of the Wells Harbor drowning acci-
dent, was recovered this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
RICHMOND.

The first gun in the campaign, for Blaine
and Logan was fired last night. Col W. G.
Plummer OF Dakota and Hon J. p. Rooney
Of Philadelphia, addressed large and en-
thusiastic audience The Richmond Brass
Band furnished music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18

CAMDEN, Aug. Il.
The republicans of Camden flung to the
breeze last evening a beautiful flag bearing
the names of Blaine and Logan A brief
speech was made by T. Il. Simonton and
three ringing cheers were given for the re
publican candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
BOWDOINHAN.

Col. w. G. Plummer Of Dakota, and Hon.
John B. Rooney OF Philadelphia, addressed
the citizens of this town, Friday evening.
Town Hall was filled TO overlooking and ii
was withaI a very enthusiastic meeting. X
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
knON and Lincoln Railroad.

BArH, Aug Is.
Saturday afternoon meeting Of the directors
Of the Knox and Lincoln Railroad was held
in Bath. They voted to buy one thousand
tons Of steel rails The condition of the road
was reported good,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18

CONDENSED NEws-From all directions
come approving words for Kesn's Kidney and
Back Plasters. Hundreds have given them
a trial, and now will use no other
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18

Ladies should wear Hop Plaster over
the small of the back as il cures all pains
and aches. 25 cts. at any drug store. All
ready 10 apply. augI2d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18

Cramps and pains in the stomach and
bowels, dvsentry and disrrhUa are very
common just now and should be checked at
once. Johnson's Anodyne Liniment will
positively cure all such cases and should be
kept in every family
The most distressing case of scrotula or
blood poison that we ever heard OF was cured
by Parsons Purgative Pills. These pills
make a new rich blood. and taken one a
night, for three months will change the
blood in the entire system. auglld&wlw
From REV. +. $. UrroKp, pastor Baptist
church.
EAST AuRuRN, Mn.
"Adamson's Botanic Balsam is truly a
specific. My lungs and throat were in an
inhamed and almost congcsted condition.
from which | have been cured by the use of
Adamson's Balsam"
Price 10 cents, 50 cents, and - cents.
augl2d&wlw
great mistake prevails when il is asscr-
ted that consumption cannot be cured. ,lad-
wins Pine Tar Syrup is certain cure for it,
1t never fails. For sale by Allen 4 Co.
apr7t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18

The most delicate persons enjoy taking
Emory's Little Cathartic Pills, give a whole
some appetite, put new life in broken down
body.-l5 cents. feb5+eOd&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18

You may hurrah Tor Blame and Lincoln
from now until election day and not get
hoarse If YOU will only use Jaiwin's Pine
Tar Syrup. For sale by Allen and Co,
apr1+&w I'm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18

1t will cure you-it will convince you-ii
will be yeur stay during life. Only try it,
Jadwins Pine Tar Syrup. For sale BY
Allen Co. apr7+&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18

PORTLAND, Ang Il.
James Mccarthy was drowned at Cape
Elizabeth Saturday night by falling into the
mill pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
TO HOUSE KEEPERS.

.oS Soe !, luilery plated with the improved Compo
rnop plS'!hg Tor steel, Old silver knives or com
wes, Shl'es and forks, plated with this metal
han eHHai 10 the best silver plate and cssts less
ras,in & ~ much saves securing. keeps them from
mastass VIII not tarnish in hot eggs, vinegar or
return r. eSha knife by mail and will plate and
'1'" ifee OF charge for trial
a.. A. L. TAYLOR, Cutlery Platter,
Aagld2wW4w ' Ae"is'oH' ''e'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
THE NARROW ESCAPE

OF "a N,ssnchns.,,- .,,,u,u.., T,I,,,,t,
w.rnt,., W ,' S ,'S
mast, "a q =, ~"~'
Sion ,f,,.r' ''.,t,'-., ,,'i r'i,h ,c.r ,i.,, -
tva. a.oi th, .v,,t.., .xprrj,nr.s Known IN man
F.,-, ~. . ~ ~ Nl1INn,,S Nu"N" ' W.. IA ua"
NJ I,.t.- ,,,.l. t :, l,m Nss E,i lI . ,!
cradle ltr f,r th,i ,,ri,a thrn,,,b ,b ,rs.,,, ",
ston. m ih, hi,lJ. Nm h. male 4, an H.
zion, for , ,,,, i ,,, ,l,', ,,f,,,,,s ,,t,,r,
u, Hi ahttin f,,,,,,,5ry rrng b,,t nothir, ,'or,
ts., ,orp,-, a. ll,Irnt',,, IL r. "a t,,,nn1. y,
Eoriou, = y yG,sajd ot,.r r,',,iratfo, .ur ~
LAWYER t,,y ha's .t,n% in H., b,9Jr No viii frst
.rv I'M pNNInkF%<rbNs. AypptrI RLN
Fpl h,in-, ri tir .,,, ,,,.r,,i, e.. CO., basts,r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18

At Boston Boston I, Cleveland 0.
At New Gork-Chicago Is, New York ..
The following is the standing of the league
games up TO date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
For Sale.

Improperly situated on the south side Of win
throp street, the DEPOT in the city of Augusta
consisting Of about one acre Of land with two two.
story houses on the same, etc., ETC. The property
will be sold cheap for cash. Address
W. 8. KIMBALL,
wub San Luis Obispo, California
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
SPORTING.
THE AMPION DOWNED.
Beach Beats Hanlan on the Paramatta
Course by Seven Lengths.
SIDNEY. y. $. W. Aug. l6.

SIDNEY, y. = W Aug. 10.
The sculling rsce between Hanlsn end
Beach Tor the championship or the world and
$500 side, took place today on the Para
malta river. Beach won the match by seven
length.
LONDON. Aug. 10.
The defeat of lanlsn by Beach, in todav's
match on the Parsmatta aiver. in Australia.
caused general surprise in London. Hanlan
vas heavily backed here, although Beach was
known 10 be better than Laycock, and was
expected to be a formidable opponent of
Hanlan whenever they should be pitted
against each other for big money. Hanlan's
chief backer in Loudon was enthusiastic YES
tsrdav over the prospect of Hanlan's success
and laid $500 10 $1,000 on Hsnlan 10 all
takers. He is heavy loser, Of course, but
he and every one else in London believe that
HaElan did his best 10 win.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18

Children, slow in development, puny
scrawny and delicate, use Wells HeaHf
Remover"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18

Some Foolish People

Headache, fever, chills, malaria dyspepsia
cured by wells Health Renewer" 81.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next ~ Hours.

War Department,
Office Of the Chief Signal Officer.
Washington, ID. c., August Isl A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States.
fair weather; south to west winds stationary
temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18
That Tired Feeling

75ssarIu Ua4iher has Il Gebllitat.ng effect,
,.,....a atol those Who are within doors
,-'..of ta.. t.uc. Tie peculiar, yet common,
r.r.a...ar kaown as that tired feeling"
s.. .la result Th4 feeling can be entirely
a,sreaae ~ taking Hoods Sarsaparilla,
.t.a ytye- nov lie and strength to all
.ae function. oi the body.
II eaaa not sleeps had no appetite. I
...g Rad. -4F-aparilla and soon began 10
..... .aaaG.; could get up without that
,.,.t a.d anyuid feeling and my appetite
...ra.ad" H. 4 SANFORD, Kent, Ohio.
SfrcHgfhcn the System
Eaad. sar-aparlIa is characterized by
,.-,e r-asIgri'lcs l-t, the cDmbin9ti0n 0i
,...r.... gents 2d, the proportioni 81, the
U.o.e.s oi securing the active medicinal
,.8.ae-. Tie result is a medicine 0f unusual
strength cHrruuZ cures Hitherto unknown.
Send rr book containing additional evidence.
Hpaa- 1tr-9yarllla tones up my system,
rrte, mg h.".d sharper, m{, appetite and
.4trs fa make me- rtrr.' j. L. THOMPSON,
El...t+r.f Deeds, Lowell, Mas.
.-H.d.s -lrsaparilll beats an others. and
ils,.rfn i. weight Iu ppld.' ! EAEEINGToN,
lU B4ao street, NJ" York City.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
sld by 81. druggists 81 six for s5, Made
oeiytyC. ]. HOOD O. CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
M" AS&w-ur
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p r. = AVID
KEN N EDY'S
<NoR/r
REM EDY>

For tho Cure OF Kidney and Liver Com.
plants, Constipation, aud all disorders
arising from an impure state of the BLOOD.
To women who suffer from any Of the Ills pecu-
lar 70 their s0S It is unfailing friend. All
Druggists. One Dollar n bottle, or address DIR.
nANll hnnna-lr Inn.lAnI n Y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-18

From REV. +. $, UrroKp, pastor Baptist
church.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-17
FOR SALE.
Real Estate
Mining Property!
The Greatest Olp0>'M
nsZy E%er WereA
PIE A TIL IIRTs

One-fourth interest in the Spectator lode
(patented) now under bond to Col. Gfayson for
$4,000, a valuable property. :,
adjoining the Jas. Ta.Dot ground, located near
the Silver Bow Mill.
One-eiehth interest in Is acres of patented
placer mining groun1, located near the KEN
per Bros. ranch, adjoining Butte.
One-half interest in the Sioux Chief lode,
adjoining the Mountain Chief mine on the west.
t%ne-eighth int. in the Napa (patented) lode
adjoining the Wake Up Jim mine on tn west.
A thirteenth interest in the Mint lode, ad-
joining the Orphan Boy mine.
A sixth interest In 2A acres In the Railroad
addition of Butte, and Onesixth interest In 81
lots in Noyes & Upton addition to Butte.
A One1sixth interest in the N0yes Il Upton wa
ter ditch. supplying water II numerous placer
minlngc claims.
Onesixth interest in and to all the N0yes 4
Upton patented placer mining ground consist
ing Ut about 800 acres together with all appur.
nAice eUs-. as blacksmith t0Ols,mln.
ing tools, etc.
0ne-thad interest IN the Ophir patented)
lode, now under bond till July 18th for $4,000.
One-halfi interest in the COmanche lode, I'D.
joining the Mountain View mine.
One third interest In the Never Despair lode.
east ofthe st. Lawrence.
Also one house and lot located on lower Main
street The house is well built of seasoned
lumber, and hard finished. Good well, stable
and Outhouses~ connected with the premises.
For further information call on or address
DAVID n. UPTON,
Butte CITY, MT.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-17
The Hotel POrter's Story,

*Unless the man happens to be rich
and has travelled about a good de al he
will never go to the clerk for inf rma-
ton. The average hotel guest will
stop a bell boy. or a bootblack, or go to
the newsstand for information first, or,
as is most likely, come to me The
other day a dudish-looking thing came
in here with an umbrella cover Of him
for q Newmarket, and after vi iting
around for a while stepped up t b the
baggage book while I had turned my
back. I had seer him before: he was
a new reporter. So I asked one of the
guests whom Lknew to go up to him
and tell the dude to send for his bag
gage. He did it fine. The young dude
turned to alm with an awful face and
said he didn't know anything about
any baggage. The guest replied in
dignantly-he made out he was indig-
nant-1 don't want any of your impu-
dence. You are the porter here and I
want my baggage Well, sir, there
wasn't room enough for the dude to get
out. He ran against the columns and
over the chairs and into the spittoons.
The last I saw of him he was trying to
open a storm door the wrong way
Chicago Herald.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-17

Governor Morton was elected to the
United States Senate in January, 1857,
and, resigning the Governorship, took
his seat on the 4th of March, for the
term ending in 1873. Many of the
great war Senators were still in their
places. Mr.. Wade was there Is Presi-
dent of the Senate and acting Vice
President. Charles Sumner and VIII
liam Pitt Fessenden still occu pied the
seats held SO many years with honor.
Grouped about them we're Edmunds,
and Morgan, and Wilson, and Trumbull,
and Frelinghuysen, and others of SINH
lar character, who will ever be remem-
bered among Americas ablest States
men. Originally of splendid physique,
with flashing black eyes and the voice
of a Senator, he gradually dec aged, as
he advanced to the leadership of the
Senate, and finally had to be carried to
his seat in a chair by two men. If he
rose to speak, ten minutes on his feet
would exhaust him so that he would have
to lean upon a high rest attache d to his
desk, and often pain and " eakness
compelled him to finish, sitting, . speech
which he began standing. But, sitting
or standing, sick Or we'll, he was the
strongest debater in the Sen ate, and
the best partisan leader either house
had seer since Thad Stevens die led.
Governor Morton always lived, while
at Washington, at the Ebbitt House,
where he had a parlor and a bedroom
up one-flight of stairs, opening ut upon
a little balcony over the main entrance,
capable of holding about a dozen per-
sons. From this balcony Senator Nor
ton delivered many a political harangue.
man that he rarely let slip an opportu-
nifty for making a political speech, and
never, SO far as my observation serves,
made such a speech without throwing
his whole power into it. A serenade at !
his hotel by a half-hundred darkies,
would bring him out upon the little bal |
cony in all sorts of weather. I have
seen him more than once standing there
bareheaded on a most uncomfortable |
cold night, and heard him delive r a DO
litical philippe for nearly halt an hour,
when his whole audience would not
number two hundred, packed in the
street below, and they mainly a rabble
IF unkempt young darkies and small
boys. At such times the thought has
often forced itself upon me that he was
not ~elevating his high Office; ut the
nan could not resist such opportunities.
The Presidential maggot possess ed him
ike a demon. He gloried in political
power, and lived on political excitement.
from nine in the morning until nine or
at night, when he usually retired,
lis parlor at the Ebbitt was almost con-
the scene of some COME renee,
Except when he was at the Capitol,
where he never missed a days attend
nee if he was well enough to be out of
III bed.-Ben: Perley P0ore