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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

The Minneapolis Evening Journal describes
the new residence in that city of Col joseph
z. Badger, former citizen of Augusta, a.
follows:
"Col. Joseph E. Badger, recently removed
here from Augusta. Maine, having purchased
large tract of land on the corner Of Twenty
second street and Pleasant avenue
is to erect thereon q large and elegant
residence, probably one of the finest
in the city, the plans being BY Sar-
gent Gilman The style is the Queen
Anne (modifed,) the materials used
being sand stone and red pressed brick with
terra Gotta trimmings and tile roofing. At
the south front on Twenty-second street will
be the principal entrance, over which will be
a large covered balcony, while at the Pleas
ant avenue front will be large carriage porch
connected with a commodious piazza leading
to the carriage door. and the vestibule enter
ing into the grand staircase hall. 1 he ground
plan shows large tiled vestibule and recep-
tion hall, while at the left 10 a commodious
drawing room and library with alcoves in
each room. Adjoining the reception room is
the grand staircase, hall, lavatory and sitting
room. These rooms are so arranged
as to be thrown en- suite by
large sliding doors when so desired,
At the rear and adjoining staircase hall
Is large dining room. The balance of the
ground floor will be taken up by the kitch-
en-, pantry. china closet. dumb waiter, but,
ler's pantry, storage room and rear stair
case hall, etc. On the second story will be
large chambers with dressing rooms, clos
cts. ETC., attached to each chamber. Bath
room, linen closet and servants rooms at
the rear Of the house. In the third story
there will also be servants rooms, work
room and large billiard room, etc. Above
this floor will be a large storage attic The
house is to be heated by steam throughout,
by indirect radiation for the first floor and di-
rect radiation for the second and third sto-
ries. In the basement there will be large
laundry, vegetable cellar, cold cellar, fine
storage for steam heater, also for range fuel
with storage tor ashes and place for steam
heating apparatus. The interior finish, floors
etc, will be of different kinds of hard wood,
of unique design. and the house is to be fit
ted up throughout to correspond with the
style of architecture adopted, and is to have
all modern improvements. There will be
$50, 900 expended upon the house alone, in
addition to which large barn will be built
which will correspond with the house in ar
rangement and elegance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

The republicans of Rome held caucus
Monday, April 7th, choosing the following
delegates to the State Convention: G. II.
Abbott, Elbridge Blaisdell, District Con-
vention: G. H. Abbott, William II. Charles
County Convention: G. H. Abbott, John r.
Prescott. Following is the Town Commit
tee elected: G. H. Abbott. chairman; john
r. Prescott, Manley II. Blaisdell, William
II. Charles, Elbridge BlaisdelL Although
considered . democratic stronghold. the re-
publicans are awake and are fer Blaine and
Lincoln every time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

Mr. Geo. II. Phillips, the detective whose
operations against Maine druggists for nom
conformity to the registration laws have
attracted general attention, was in the city
yesterday with his attorney, d. A. Meaher,
Portland. looking after his cases against Ken
ucbec county druggists. He has brought
three actions against apothecaries in the
county. viz: Fred Gilman, Augusta; L. J.:
Cote Co. and L. Miller, both of Water
vile. The cases will come up for trial next
June. II. NJ. Heath, attorney for Gilman
asserts that Mr.. Phillips has no legal resi-
dence in the State. The detective claims that
he has and says that he has been in the
State, of and on. for over a year. and has
opened detective bureau at No. so Exchange
street, Portland; that he has taken up his
residence in that city. Mr.. Phillips has
brought actions against l34 druggists in the
State, and firms and individuals in every
county in the State but Sagadahoc. A larger
number OF cases are in Cumberland than anv
other county. There are GOO apothecaries in
the State, 35l of whom have registered. The
detective 10 actively following up his cases.
bu, whether he will succeed or not remains
to be seen. test case will come up in the
court at Portland tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10
Cure of Rheumatism.
OCEANus Posr OFFICE,

OCEANus Posr OFFICE,
RoCKAwAY BEACH, n. Y.
March |, 1888.
L have been a great sufferer from rheuma-
tism. Some six weeks ago l had a bad at
tack and was laid up for a month; nothing
appeared to me of any good. got box
Of Brandreth's Pills at last, and took
three and four every night for q week
got better every day, and in week l was
we'll. On this beach we have no doctor, and
our msin reliance is on Braudreth's Pills and
Allcock's Porous Plasters.
NJ. P HOLLAND, Postmaster.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10
VASSALBORO.

Mr.. Robert Austin, a native of Vassalbo-
70, died at 81 Austin street, Camdridgeport,
Mass, Saturday morning, 9Th inst, of heart
disease, aged &c. Mr.. Austin was a man OF
liberal education and for thirty years a teach
er in and about his native town. He has for
the last ten years resided With his daughter
in Cambridge and devoted himself mostly to
the sale of medical subscription books. Mr.
Austin leaves n widow and daughter in Cam
bridge and a son in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10
All Want PardOns.

During the recent two days visit of Gov.
Robe and Council to the State prison, the
books and management of the institution
were carefully examined and hearings given
to forty three convicts, nearly all of whom
desired either a pardon or a commutat'on
of their sentences. During the coming year
expensive repairs will have to be made to
some of the prison buildings, if not new ones
erected for the accommodation of the manu-
featuring interests of the institution.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10
Rucklen's Arnica salve.

The BEsr SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
Il is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, +. G. Kins
man Co. decld&wly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

Imagine the surprise of Bev. R. F. White,
Greenville, n. Y. who writes to say: "My
wife was helpless with Infamatory Rheuma-
tism, and had been for q long time. On Sun
day morning she began to take Athlophoros.
was away but returned at p NJ Was
overwhelmed to find her walking about, suf.
fering but little pain. We mutually &C
knowledge the great value of Athlophoros as
. specific for Rheumatism
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

The shad that are now purchased at the
fish markets are captured in the Connecticut
River. The Kennebec shad will run as soon
as the water in the river settles and the wa
ter grows warmer, which will be in about a
week or ten days. Kennebec shad in quality
are second to none, and are eagerly sought
after by epcures.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

Where is the Lord Of Day? He has hardly
shown his face at Augusta for days. This
will compare favorably with English weather
for cloudiness. Overcast skies have pre-
vailed for months. If this weather contin-
ues the Fourth of July green peas will not
be forthcoming.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

Never was such a rush made for any Drug
Store as is now at Fuller Drug Store for a
Trial Bottle of DIR Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Coughs and Colds. All per-
sons affected with Asthma, Bronchitis
Hoarseness. Severe Coughs, or any affection
of the Throat and Lungs, can get Trial
Bottle of this great remedy free. by calling at
above Drug Store. Regular size Sl.00.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

Improvements at Squirrel Island are being
talked up. The hotel there is to undergo a
change for the better. A new French root
will be added and the building will be en-
larged to a capacity of ten additional sleep
ing rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

Photographs, Engravings, ETC., can be ex-
quisitely collored with Liquid Art Colors
mace from Diamond Dyes. Full directions
for shis beautiful art work. with handsome
colored cabinet photo sen, to any address for
10 cents. WELLs & RICHARDSON Co., Bur-
lington, VT. mar25eod&v4v
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

Judge Andrews residence on Oak street is
undergoing thorough repairs. A projection
i. being added to the roof and bay window
ia to beautify the front. When completed it
will become neat and handsome house.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

Ice shipping will commence at once
and the usual fleet of vessels will soon ap-
pear. Yachts and boats are undergoing their
annual spring repairs to fit them for the CON-
ing campaign. The river drivers are also
moving The stream drives at the head
waters of the river will start shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10
YORK.

A colored man, in Henry County, Ga,
got fifty seven possums out of one hollow
tree; he sold them all, and the first thing
he purchased was a bottle of DIR. Bulls
Cough Syruy, the only safe remedy for
coughs and colds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

Alexander II. DOYLE. an inmate of the Ma
tional Soldiers Home, Togus, was found
dead. Tuesday afternoon, behind Peleg
Crocker's barn in Chelsea, about a mile and
a quarter from the Home
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10
The Travelling Salesman

Is an irresistible fellow. brim full Of stories,
Jokes, courage, self assurance and grit. He
is very taking withal. Burdock Blood Bit
tiers are very taking medicine; they take
everywhere and are sold everywhere.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

All of one mind-the millennium must be at
hand down in Maine, Vermont, Massachu-
sets, 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 by Allen & Co.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

The prospect is that Memorial Day will be
more generally observed than ever, this sea.
son. The committee of Seth Williams Post,
e. A. r., is actively at work perfecting ar
rangements for proper observance of the
day. Harry Stinson Camp. S. of ", and
the Ladies Relief Corps will aid the Post in
the work. The Camp will take an active
part in the ceremonies. The orator for the
occasion has not been secured
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

You may hurrah for Blaine and Lincoln
from now until election day and not ge,
hoarse if you will only use Jadwin's Pine
Tar Syrup. For sale by Allen and Co.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

A stock company is forming to operate the
Readield woollen mills. We learn that Mr..
Cowen of Lewiston will be member of the
company.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

The Augusta Athletic Club will give an
athletic entertainment in Meonian Hall. Sat
urday evening. A sparring exhibition will
BE- given.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

/. H. Kicker, of Ricker's Iron Works,
Lock Haven, Pa, writes March 23d: 81
bought one bottle Of your Tar Syrup and
fonnd it an excellent article for colds and
bronchitis" For sale by Allen and Co.
apr7t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

More mothers mere 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., 1884-04-10

Travellers in the country report that the
roads are in an abominable condition. Quag-
mires where the horse sinks knee deep,
ahound
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

The prisoners at the Jail sentenced to labor
will hereafter be obliged to work 10 hours a
d.y. The remainder will be confined in their
rolls
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

Can't. s. W. Lane will deliver the Memo.
rial address at Weld.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

The first of the suits against the druggists,
Phillips VS.. Alden, will be tried in the Supe-
rior court at Portland tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

Iti. now asserted that the floor of the new
skating rink will be ready for skaters by the
Goth inst.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

Arthur Sewall of Bath 10 one of the direc-
,or. Of the Mexican Central Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

A~DREssMAKING. Mrs. S f. Sturtevant
is perpared to attend to dre.smaking at her
residence in the Whitney house on Winthrop
street. aprilS.lw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

The police visited Jim .Breen's shop yes
,e-dav. No seizure was made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

ES~The person holding ticket Is in Mrs
Wilson's quilt has drawn the same.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

The county commisstonefs we're IN sesslon
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-10

The semi-monthly temperance paper entitled
the Maine Temperance Record is to be issued
by Bracket & Co., of Belfast, the date of
its appearance being about June 1st.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-22
Blue RIDGE MYSTERIES.
The People OF North Carolina startied bS -
singular Phenomenon.
F4yotteNlllc Ob-eryeI


pr. J. :. +. Baird writes the Asbcyille
Cifizen ~ follows: "The people living In
the NIrinliv of Elk Mountain. both on The
RcemS Greek and Beaver Dam sides. were
startled by a strange and unusual phenome-
non which visited that section about y
O'Clock on saturday morning, the lst in
slant. Standing - | did on an elevated
point Oh NV farm. with full and unob-
.iructcd view oi the entire t.lk Mountain
range. and happening at the very
moment 10 have my eyes turned IN
the direction II the point In que,tioa.
II Afforded me an excellent opportunity 10
observe the whole phenomenon. The
morning was exceedingly bright and al
most Ominously calm. At point about
due north OF my home. and seemingly Just
over the crest of the mountain. and NJ tue
hour above stated. there was what seemed
10 he most terrific -ubterrlne1n explosion.
followed by very perceptlblc larring and
trembling Oi tie earth for miles around. and
a heavy rumbling ,Dund IL " the deep
/ iutonations Of distant thunder. which came
on with increasing volume for several sec-
onds. The sound proceeded with rlDid un-
dulaiion> in an eastwardiy direction, fol-
lowing the cOursc Of the mountain. and
seeming 10 traverse the deep bowels Of the
earth. until il reached point on the hOri-
Z0n Of our valley about 81 degrees east from
where il started. when n -uddedlv lcaped
forth Hon the bosom Of the mountain, and,
hitting itself far above the horizon, pealcd
out upon the ear like mighty thun-
dcrboli. aud thus II ended ~ sud-
denly q, it began. ! have c0nyers'd
with one Gentleman Nir. A. T.. ilcmpbtn
| VINO was on top of the mountain, IN the
J immediate vicinity Of where the first
shock occurred. lie saws that II seemed
10 be directly beneath him and the sensation
wa, A. though the whole mountain was
umbling from IT, foundation. with a fear
fi shaking and trembling II the earth. I
learn that two other gentlemen (ir. steve
Munday and Mr. Jlme, Edwards) who
were on the mountain some two miles
further east. describe the sound aud the
shaking and trembling OF the noun
tain ~ most appalling and terrify-
ing. even putting the leaves on the
trees in rapid and lively motion. I have
seen other persons who felt and heard the
.hock MANY miles away. But what renders
II realty phenomenal was it. recurrence
about sunset on the evening OF The same
day. ! was in A,hc,illc in the evening and
did not witness The phenomenon al that
hour. but | am told by number Of reliable
person. that there was recurrence with
the same characteristic, about the hour Oi
sunset.
fDr. Baird's statement l. cOrrObOrltcd by
very many Others liyine around the s'at ~
the strange explosion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-22
WANCHESTkR WlTTERN.
connciI NIeelins-rree Eridee Lighting.

Council Meetiug-t rec bFid-F LishiihG'
There wa, meeting OF the city Council
last night. called at The instance oI Mayor
TAYLOR. 70 consider the proposition from
the Council Of Richmond in regard 10
lighting the free bridge. Present Mr.
Pcrduc. president, and 5lcssrs. Bradley,
Jones. Pilson. Morgan. Moore, Gallagher,
Pcriy. and Dr. BrodnIN.
The communication from the Council
\a, T,ad by the president. proposing thai
il Manchester would appropriate 500
Richmond would appropriate the rcm1ln-
der of the sum necessary 10 lay gl'-inlin
and make necessary arrangements Tor light
iug Free bridge. and that Richmond would
bear Tie expense OF lighung the bridge.
Nc.,r>. Prison. Gallagher, aud Bradley
strongly advocated tie acceptance oi the
proposition.
After lengthy debate The resolution ap-
propriating The 500 was adopted by a
vote OF q to4. Mes>rs. Jones. Perry. Nor
gan. and Nc opposed and voted against
the appropriation. not because they Oid
not think such IN Improvement desirable,
but because they thOughi the present Imam
ciil condition oi the city of Manchester
moi such A. to admit OF any such expense.
The resOlutlon appropriatns $1,000 i)r
the repairs OF the Free bridge was taken
up. aud. after discussion. again laid on the
tzblr.
The names OF II. 4. Jordan and Jphn
Perry are mentioned IN connection vita
the appointment 10 postmaster here. Nr.
Jordan has been chairman OF the Demo
cratic City Committee Tor several years
and la, done the Democracy noble ScrYi'e.
Mr.. Perry, too. i a Staunch and working
democrat. Either Of them would mlAr
good postmaster. DR.. BroanaX i also
mentioned in this connection. but Avs he
is not a candidate.
The Hastings Court adjourned Yesterday
for the term, after a session NJ iive DAYS
without q criminal ease.
The Musical and Dramatic AS,Ociatioh
are preparing 10 present at an cariy diY 'hr
opcra ''DOctOr OF Alcantara.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-22
,,rHrG.s EXTRACT OF MEAT.

I u;BIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF
NENT-FINE>T AND CHEAPEST NEAT
FLANORING sTOCk FOR SOUPS. MADE.
DISHES. AND SAUCES. Annual -1ic, $1,000
OOO jar.
LIFEIG COAlPtNY's EXTRACT OF MEAT.
An invaluable tonic. '',s success and boon
for which nations should feel rrate;n' Soc
Medical Pres" Lancet" &C..
Genuine only with The .fac si.alc Of naror
LicDig', -lgn.turcin in blue iuk across the label.
The iitlc~ Earon IIchls " andphoiosIaph hiN-
ing been largely used by dealer with No coa-
ncction with Baron Licbls, the public are in
formed that the Lichig company alone can Of
fer ihc article with Baron Liehis', guarantee
of ecnuiuont-,.
LIrUIG COMPANN's EXTRACT or MEAT
10 be had or an storokecpors' Grcccr', aud
Chemists, sole agcni, FOR the United STATES
Wholesale onlyl, &. DAVID CO.., fcnchurch
avenue London. England. NV l7-Sa52t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-22
Distins saished Visitors at the ~


ON Thursday the president. yicr-pfe'l-
dents. and directors Of the Pcnn-yi' lnl'
Railroad Company left Philadelphia ga W IT,
mineton and Delmar on visit oi Inspection
OF the Eastern Shore Railroad. They arrived
at Cape Charles at 3 L. NJ; at oncc lriI
there By boat, and arrived al Old Foml
about > O'Clock. Yesterday they made ?
quick trip TO Norfolk, and left Newport
News for Richmond at 1880 L. NJ, ana
reaching here at O'Clock. they went 10 the
Exchange and Ballard, and were Registered
q, follows: Mcssrs. 6. Il. Roberts, prt,i'
dent: Edmund Smith. first yicc-pre,id'nt :
Frank Thomson, second yice-presidrnt :
]. \. DuIiarry. third yi"e-pre ,ident Johli
4. Green. fourth yiCe-pre-ident. ana
Directors Wistlr Morris. Alex. VI. FOX
Alexander Biddlc. y. Parker Sh0riud4t'
u. u. CummiDs, Henry -. Welsh. Joh'l
Price Welheriil. G.. VI. Pullman. Wllli..'
Thaw. u. T.. Williams: also Charlie, L.
Pugh, general manager. Theodore y. f.D'
general superintendent motive power; =
:. ilurlburi, n. r. Kcnney, john {. suns
.ir.
At : O'Clock this morning they leave
Richmond for Washington by special train'
and will arrive in the latter city al il'"''
Thence they go TO Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-22
,ruE GREAT SOUTHERN REMEDY.

RuSADAI II eures SeroisIs. Rheumsiis,n. .whltf
Swelling, tout toirs. s'oasampttox. nroschltts.
Nervous Debility, Malaria. and all dis a,isaf
kindred nature arising from imp1re e.sndislcp
of the blood. Afer phy strHsns have fsie.i teeaTe
. sinsle bottle VI kOstbALfs seems 10 sneet such
kead This letlet;
have lees great suaevf With lbdammatorv
eheansstism tor Tie tssi Twelve moaths. va, la-
dueei y irv tour preparation, koStlait>- aed
have h<eu sreatlv hraeutsd. Ny hAads AMI fe !.
are stu eularped. eyt feel 40 much bitter thzt
wsni ~ seue!pue taking NE ko>ApALts.
kokGhoth. Va Mas. ". n. DANCE.
10 Ss-dnAWlf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-22
Supreme Court OF Appeals.

Stuart and PaImer ~. County school
Board OF Prince William county. Argued
by Judge " illiam J. Robertson for appel
lanis and by General Eppa IIunton for ap-
pcllees, and submitted.
DAVIS and others IS. Mayo and ais. Writ
OF error and Sapcrss,iedS awarded TO judg-
ment rendered by the liustinss Court OF
the city 0f Richmond on the 18th of May,
1884.
Griffin and aiS. rs. Birkhead aud ois
Appeal allowed and Sgp0SedeqS awarded
to DEGREES pronounced by the Circuit Court
Of York county on the 18th Of November.
1892. and I'd Of May. 1879.
Jobson rs. Bridges. SVpersedeaS award
ed 10 Judgment Of the Hastings Court Of
Portsmouth. rendered 2sd Of september,
isSl