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The state journal., 1884-02-23

not Republican. He told the same
stories about the work of the armed
mob last fall-how he was driven
from the polls and advised to leave
the country. He declared that no fair
count had been held in Mississippi
for several years nor is likely to be.
He showed how precincts where the
bulldczihg had been done had
changed since 1882 from a Republi-
can to Democratic majority. He is
man owning some 1000 acres of
land, and is leading citizen. His
testimony was closely followed by the
committee
"But has not Mississippi been
Democratic since 1872 asked Mr.
Jonas.
"No," was the answer, " although
it has been counted SO.
The state journal., 1884-02-23
Mixed Marriages in Ohio.

CLEVELAND, o., Feb. 17.-There
is law in Ohio, which lays penalty
of 500 and three months imprison-
ment on any white person marrying
one possessed of negro blood, and
vice versa. Some years ago a case
involving such marriage was
brought before the court in Cula-
hoga county and was dismissed, the
Judge ruling that the law was not
constitutional. 1t was not carried up
A more elaborate and final test
case is TO be made in Toledo. The
prosecuting attorney of Lucas county
has had Robert Bailey, colored man
arrested under this law for having
married a white woman, who had
just emerged from the Toledo work
house. 1t will probably be taken to
the supreme court.
The state journal., 1884-02-23
A COLORED MANS ESTATE.
John F. Van Dyke Declared Inca
pable Of Managing His Property.


New York, Feb. 21..-John F
Van Dyke, a colored man of coal.
black hue, was before a commission
and a sheriff's jury yesterday after,
noon to defend himself against q
charge made by his wife that he has
becoma incapacitated to care for his
property by reason of habitual intoxi
cation. His wife petitioned the
Court to have committee appointed
to take charge of her husbands prop
erty, and the result YVES the appoint
ment of the present commission to
investigate the matter and decide as
to whether or not the man was capa-
BILE of caring for and managing his
property.
Van Dyke is now about forty years
of age, and his father was tor many
years a we'll known caterer in this
city, who used to take pride in the
fact of having waited on the late
i'residen; Lincoln when he passed
through this city on his way to
Washington on the occasion of his
first electlan to the Presidency Of the
United States. At the cd mans
death the son inherited cash which
he fixes himself at $S5, 900, but which
the prosecution alleges was much
nearer 100000. Subsequently, on
the death of his mother, he inherited
several hou.es and lots in Wooster
and Sullivan streets, in this city.
The wife Of Van Dyke, md one or
two others, were the principal wit
nesses as to his habits of intoxic ltiou
during the past few years. while a
number of witnesses were produced
on the other side who testified that
they had business and social relations
with him almost constantly for years
past, snd that he was a man of
reasonably temperate habits and ap
peared to be good business map.
The defendant himself was exam
ined in his own behalf and subjected
to rigid cross,examination. lie de-
MED that he was giving to excessive
drinking, saying that in his whole
life he had not been drunk more than
twenty five or thirty times, and then
not 80 much so but that he could
make his way home. He denied
that he was reckless or extravagant
with his money, asserted that he had
cared we'll for his wife and children.
spending from 81 600 to $1,000 a
year on his household expenses, or
dering claret by the dozen, beer by
the case, bottle of brandy occasion
ally, and on rare occasions would take
in small bottle of champagne.
With the exception of few points
on which he was mistaken or con
fused he gave reasonably clear state
ment of his business transactions and
ventures since his fathers death, and
asserted the fact to be that his wife
was at the bottom of the present pro,
ceedings with view to get control
of his entire property. lie admitted
he loaned $4,000 on property he had
not seen, but said he relied on the
judgment of his lawyer.
The jury found that for about two
years past he had been an habitual
drunkard within the meaning of the
law and that his property amounts to
$4,000.
The state journal., 1884-02-23
Wilkes-Barre.

FEBRUARY 81, 1894.-Mrs. J. r.
Kennedy and daughter, Miss Wise,
are spending few days with their
friends in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Johanna Hopkins, of Wilkes
Barre, spent last Sabbath with her
sister, Mrs. Butler, at Pittston, aud
was accompanied by Miss Edith
Scott, of Wavsrly, New York.
The state journal., 1884-02-23
Washington's Birthday.

No public demonstration was made
here yesterday in honor of the anna
versary of the Father of the country.
The banks and public schools all clos
ed, as usual, on national holidays,
and flags floated from several of the
public buildings;also, anumber of pri-
vate residences. Several companies
of boys praded the streets with tin
cans for drums, as an evidence OF
their regard for the hero of "cherry
tree fame"
The state journal., 1884-02-23
Seriously Bitten.
Special to STATE JOURNAL.

Special to STATE JOURNAL.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, n. Y, Feb.
2l.-To day, while returning from
school, Robert Marshall, son of Mr..
J. G. B. Marshall, was attacked and
seriously bitten by ferocions dog
belonging to a Mr.. Gaffney. The
childs left leg was terribly lacerated,
there being four deep gashes made
by the brute's teeth. The dog was
at once killed.
The state journal., 1884-02-23
NO. A..
GENERAL NEWS IN BRIEF
Items Gathered from all Parts of
the Country.

| inc country
Fourteen millions worth of dia-
monds were exported from the Cape
last year.
A Massachusetts, man IS years old
last week married girl 10. She is
his third wife.
Eighteen members of the Salvation
Army were arrested on Friday last in
Syracuse, N. Y.
The Government envelope factory
at Hartford, Conn, uses ton of gum
arabic every year.
Alr. Matthew Arnold is the guest
OF the Governor General of Canada
during his visit to Ottawa.
VIII Cartoons poem: "Betsy and
are out was first printed as a
gratult ous contribution to Toledo
paper,
A Boston firm has an order for
shoes for colored preacher at the
South that will be numbered "twenty-
tours >
Wendell Phillips widow objects, it
is said, 20 a statue of her late hus-
band His portrait has already been
placed in Faneui Hall.
Eek Gcv. w. 3. Washburn has
given $4,000 to the literary associa-
ton of Greenfield. Mass, the income
to be used solely in buying books.
Peter OFoke, an old and highly
respected colored citizen of Newark,
N. j., has just died in that city, leav-
fortune estimated at over 100000.
The Tllden and Hendricks club of
San francisco, Cal, has refused, after
full discussion, to change its name
to the Grand Central Democratic
club Of California.
The penalty for bringing China
man into the British Columbia has
been reduced from $1,000 to 500,
md the tax on each Chinaman from
500 to $40 year.
Jay'I See was put in harness one
day last week for the first time since
fall, and driven about. Ed. Bither,
who has sole charge Of the animal,
says she is in perfect health now, and
will certainly beat 2:1O next sum-
mer.
There will be three colored cadets
at West Point at the next session.
They will be Alexander, who is now
there; ID. G. Suggs, Of North Caro-
lima and one appointed by the late
Congressman Mackey, of South
Carolina.
Whenever rich man bought a
lot in Cincinnati a certain colored
man has invariably bought strip of
land adjoining, and begun to erect
q cabin. lie has grown rich selling
these cabins and the land they stood
On.-Waterbury, Conn, american.
Hon. +. Il. S. Pinchback, surveyor
Of the port of New Orleans, Mr.. Du-
mont, naval officer, Surveyor General
Lewis, Mr.. Vance, Dumonts secre-
tary, and James G. Kennedy, inspec-
tor of ware houses, will head the
colored delegates from Louisiana to
the National convention.
One of the stories told to show
the value of presence of mind in
times of excitement and danger, is
concerning some recent riots in New
Orleans. The mob was threatening
and increasing. and the local militia
were called out. At crisis in the
affair one of the citizen-soldiers lev.
eled his musket at a prominent OPP
ponent. when the man next to him
struck up the gun, exclaiming, "Don't
shoot that man-his life's insured in
our office.
The state journal., 1884-02-23

Bishop Hood will preach at Wes-
ley Church tomorrow morning and
evening.
The state journal., 1884-02-23

Mr. Thomas Alsop is winning
laurels as democratic politician,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-16
Advice TO Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken OF
your rest by sick child suffering and cry.
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send
at once and get a bottle of Mrs WINsLow' s
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHING.
Its value is incalrulable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in.
fammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHING is pleasant
to the taste. and is the prescription of one OF
the Oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world Price
25 cents a bottle.
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GARDINER.

Leslie's Convention and Concert Company
gave a concert at the Congregational church
last evening The qulntette Is composed OF
the following voices Ada Edwards. soprano
Mrs r. B. George, alto; Eta NJ. Hopping,
contralto; r B. George, tenor; w. G. Har-
rington, basso.
Charles o. Wadsworth of this city attend
ed the reunion of the 10th Maine at Castine,
Wednesday Charles was elected one of the
vice presidents of the 10th Maine Veteran
Association.
An old tramp of Rip Van Wrinkle appear
ance who said he was on his way to Lewiston.
got breakfast at your correspondents house
Wednesday morning. He ate like hungry
man.
Mrs Robert Pope left on the boat Thursday
afternoon, for two weeks visit to her
parents in Medfeld, Mass.
j. W. Peacock, the sewing-machine man,
has moved into one of Goodspeed's new
stores.
Thomas Cusick of this city, has been
nominated candidate for the State Senate,
BY the democrats of Kennebec county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-16

The Office held by the Kidneys is one of
Importance. They act as natures sluice-way
to carry off the extra liquids from the sys-
TEN and with them the impurities both those
that are taken into the stomach and those
that are formed in the blood. Any clogging
or inaction of these organs is therefore i'm
portant. Kidrey-Wort is Natures efficient
assistant in keeping the kidneys in good
working order, Strengthening them and Undue
ing healthy action. If you would get we'll
and keep we'll, take Kidney-Wort
augl2+eod&wlw
ES~Decorative Art. Explicit directions
for every use are given with the Diamond
Dyes. For dyeipg Moses, Grasses, Eggs,
Ivory, Hair. etc. I0c. Druggists keep
them. Wells, Richardson & Co, Burling.
ton, VT. augl y eod&wlw
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HAILOwELL.

Gen. Geo. II. Nye and daughters left Hal.
lowell Wednesday.
There will be a republican rally at Wilson
Hall this evening Hon Eugene Hale is to
speak
There will be an opportunity for those who
wish to get their names on the voting list to
do so this evening at the Alderman's room.
Mr. Johnson, the diver, has gone to Bath to
assist in raising the ferry boat Union that
sank at her wharf He will return here to
work in few days.
Gen. Thos. ii. Hubbard aud family of New
York are spending a short vacation here, Wis
itiug his mother. the widow of ex-governor
John Hubbard
The Tiger Engine Co. was unfortunate in
the selection of dav for their excursion to
Boothhay, as it rained all day Wednesday
Notwithstanding which they had a friendly
contest with the Boothbay engine. and were
victorious, making play of 209 #. inches.
They came home the next forenoon on the
Islander.
There will be no services in the Baptist
church to morrow.
Alderman Fuller is at Squirrel Island.
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Democratic state Committee.

The democratic State committee were in
council at tn, Augusta House last evening
to devise some means to stem the Blaine
tide, Twelve CuuI,titS were represented.
j. b. Redman. their candidate for governor,
was present. For six hours the wigwam was
blue with the smoke Of the council fire. 1t
was decided to open vigorous campaign at
once and put speakers in the field, The
school-hOuse and cross roads plan was
strongly recommended, and big meetings at
Maranocook and Old Orchard were blocked
out, Members of the committee were quite
sure that they could carry Tom Reeds dis
trict and propose to put in some sturdy blows
there. They have evidently found much
difficulty in "enthusing' their voters, as the
words brace up and get them wound up
so the wont run down" were frequently used
Philbrook was referred to as being "all
right" Now look out for the rattle of the
democratic blunderbuss.
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Gospel Tent Meeting.

MI and Mrs. Pierson of Boston have re-
'ufhed 10 Augusta and will commence series
VI meetings in large tent erected on Sewall
o. Just south of Western Avenue on next
sunday at 1890 A. NJ. and 80 in the even
aug to be continued every afternoon and
evening for weeks. Some 9th r christian
workers from distance are expected to be
present and assist in the services. The Sun
va! school is to be held in the tent also at
3 P. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-16

Hon. |, y. Boarlmau of Belfast was in the
city yesterday.
Architect +, II. Fassett of Portland was in
'ne city yesterday.
Mrs, l.. A, Waterman and children are at
hsmmonds for week.
Thomas Lambard. Esq, Postmaster Man.
le!' Miss Hattie Stanley, Miss UPjohn and
MISS Parrott departed for Bar Harbor yester-
day afternoon.
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"A single Fact Is Worth a ship.Load of
Argument"

Mr.. W. B. Lathrop, of South Easton, Mass.
under date of Jan. Z, 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 to come. We gave him nine
bottles of Swift's Specific and he 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, Ca, l59 W. 23d ST., n. Y, and 1906
Chestnut ST.. Phila.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-16

The gang of pickpockets who for the past
month have been operating successfully
throughout the State came to grief yesterday
through the sagacity and prompt action OF
Conductor Haley of the Maine Central. Ii
was on the fast express which arrives in
Augusta at 10 30 A. NJ. The train had left
Bangor, and the conductor in his passage
through the cars punching tickets noticed
manner Instead of conducting himself like
ordinary occupants of the train, one would
take seat beside a passenger, enter into
conversation, look him over, and then arise,
moving to another seat, So the gang con-
ttnued through the train. But Conductor
Healey had his eve on them. There were
SIN in all. At length one of them smelt
rat, Jumped from the train at Carmel
when II WAS moving at the rate of
p miles an hour, and escaped. At Water
Vile the conductor was prepared for the other
Ave. Securing the aid of Mr.. George Alden
he collared three of them, locking them up
at the station. One of the remaining two
took to his legs and ran away across the col
lege grounds, while the other mingled with
the crowd and escaped. Ii is thought that
one of the men captured is the ringlesder.
Tie wore a long linen buster and had the ap-
pearsnce of a clergyman, Taken as whole
the were a rough looking lot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-16

"Has magical pain killing and healing prop
critics. Half of ffty-cent bottle cured me
of rheumatism and cold that had settled in
nv back. Feel as we'll as ever did in my
life" Otto j. Doesbury- prop'r Holland City
News. Holland, Mich, speaking for Thomas
Eclectric Oil. auglld&wIw3p
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some Foolish People

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 Kcmps Bal
sam, which we sell on positive guarantee to
cure, they would Immediately see the excel
lent effect after taking the first dose. Price
soc and Sl.00. Trial size free.
Respectfully, Bowditch & Webster.
nctDo4GwIu
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The BEsr SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chspped Hands, Chill
blains, Germs, and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, F. G. Kins
man & Co. decld&wly
From Rev. E. S. UrFoRD, pastor Baptist
church.
''EAsT AUBURS, Me-.
"Adamson's Botanic Balsam is truly a
specific. Ny lungs and throat were in an
inflamed and almost eongested condition.
from which have been cured by the use of
Adamson's Balsam."
Price 10 cents, IS cents, and 80 cents
augl2d&wlE
Stitch in time saves nine and bottle of
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
6+&wwtf
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For years have been afflicted with HAY
Fever, gave Ely's Cream Balm a trial.
The relief was immediate. l regard myself
cured.
G. SCHREiBFR, Supt. of Cordage Co,
Elizabeth, n. J. Price 50 cents.
HAY FEVER. | have used Ely's Cream
Balm for Hay Fever and have experienced
great relief. | recommend it as the best of
all the remedies have tried
T. B jerks, Lawyer. Grand Rapids,
Mich. Price 30 cents. AnRl2+eo1&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-16

Where other remedies have failed, Athlo-
phoros has been found to work like charm.
Jones 4 Bryan of Lancaster, Wis, sold a
bottle to an old and respected citizen of that
town, who having tried in vain all kinds of
medicine, was persuaded by his wife to give
the new specific trial. After using only a
portion of Gne bottle the rheumatism left his
frame, and the weary sufferer was restored to
health and vigOr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-16

We had pleasant call, Yesterday from Mr.
Marshall 2. Wild, the Boston press and ad-
vertising agent Of the Portland and Boston
Steamboat co. He was treasurer for Chas.
Dickens while in this country, and has been
quite an extensive newspaper correspondent
for many years.
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There will be an exhibition game Of ball
betreen the Providence and Boston mines. at
Portland the 18th inst. large party from
Augusta contemplate trip down on that day
witne.s The game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-16

e The republicans of Pettingell's Corner will
raise Blaine and Logan flag this Saturday
evening at eight o'clock. The Blaine Guards
and drum corps will turn out with their new
uniforms Speeches by local speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-16

TIE town clock will be stopped for three
cleaned and repaired. 1t has been in opera
ton since 1871, and is good for half CEN
sury more,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-16

No PoLIrICAL. - Campaign Banners
Flags, Suits. Capes. Caps, Helmets, Shirts
Torches: everything in campaign outfits
Send tor illustrated circular to Campaign
Mfg. Co., 10 Barclay Street. Nex York.
aup5dlm
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1~Remember the popular excursions by
steamer islander" every Tuesday and Fri
day to Boothbay, the Islands and Fort Pop,
ham. Fare for the round trip only 81
iuly2dtf
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We noticed on Mr.. Blaine's library table
Yesterday. a peach which has been sent to
him by an admiring friend in Texas. 1t
weigh. 204 ounces, and is the largest ever
raised IN the State.
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Business Notices.

1~Bananas 35 cents per dozen, grapes 10
cents per pound good watermelons for %
cents, peaches at 10 and % cents per dozen,
Bartlett pears at % cents per dozen at G. w.
Ryan's fruit store, under Hotel North.
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The front Of the new drug store is up
Two mammoth panes Of plate glass feet, 9
jachcs vide. and " feet long, constitute the
front windows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-16

The Chase Badge Co, are employing sew
eral young ladies in manufacturing their
uine cone badges.
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9ofal and State gews.

The cotton mill will start up August
12nd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-16

STATE Of Maine Bonds to the amount Of
$4,000, were Cancelled Yesterday by the
State Treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-16

The Edward Manufacturing Co. S base ball
nine will play picked nine on the State
grounds at o'clock this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-16

The steamer Cushnoc has been sent to the
Amo.Hsag works in Manchester, n. H., for
repair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-16

I, j. believed that the power of the Colo
RADIO potato bug, is waning.
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The Manchester Blaine Club is Furnishing
and gaining in numbers.
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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.
apr7+&wlm
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new sidewalk is being laid on Water ST.,
north Of the Journal office.
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w ASHlSGTON.

The Millbridge Packing Company have
lately been putting up cells as an experiment,
says the Cherryield Courier. About a ton of
these fish have been received and packed
this week. They are put up in jelly con-
sisting of gelatine, favored with spices. The
other branch of the business is rather dull at
present, owing to scarcity Of herring. About
100 hands are now EMPLOYED
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1t will cure you-it will convince you-it
will be your stay during life. Only try it.
Jadwin's Pine Tar Syrup. For sale by
Allen & Co. apr7t &w I'm
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There is an abundance of peaches in the
market.
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&B-Daily lessons in Music at the Hallow
ell Classical Academy, the tuition being the
same for . regular lessons a week.
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I9tfn.

In this city Aug. 18th, VIM. II. Vivian, Of paraly
sis Of the brain, aged 66 years.