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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-19

A GENERAL CoURT-MARTIAL has been appointed
to meet at Willet's Point, New York harbor, on
the 23d Of July, for the trial Of I'd Class Private
Thomas Reilly, company C, battalion of engineers,
and such other prisoners as may be brought before
it. The following is the detail for the COURT Cap
tains Henry NJ. Adams, Philip NJ. Price and Carl +.
Palfrey, 1st Lieut.. Oscar 7. Crosby; 1st Lieut.
Graham d. Fitch. 1st Lieut. Eugene j. Spencer 1st
man; I'd Lieut.. VIM. C. Langtitt, judge advocate,
all OF the engineer cOrpS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-19

BIDS for constructing the iron work in the roof Of
the Interior department was opened to-day They
were as follows: Bartlett, Hayward Co., Balti-
more, $13, 900; Haugh, Keteham Co., Indianapolis,
g 7,s43; w. D. Jackson Co, N. Y, 1924; Phoenix
Iron company, Trenton. n j., S., ,9S7 Geo. White &
Co., Washington. S11 $40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-19

LOST HIS LEG BY AN ACCIDENT.-This morning q
twelve-year-old boy named Lafayette Dick was
driving dirt cart at the reservoir on University
hill when one of the reins dropped and I'm attempt
ing to catch 1t, the boy fell under the cart, the
wheel passing over his right leg. He was removed
70 Garfield hospital, where bis leg was amputated-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-19

THE FOLLOWING PROMOTIONS have been made in
the dead letter office: Ward Burlingame, Kansas,
and A. F. Moulden, D. c., from 81 900 to 81, 800
Chas. NJ Dalzell, New York, from 81 400 to s., GOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-19

ADJUTANT GENERAL DRUM win sail next Wednes-
day for Europe He will confine his travels almost
entirely to England, Scotland, and Ireland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-19

% SiHIgfLY FIRST CLASS.
FAMILY EXCURSION EVERY WE'D DSESDAY
Steamer AkROWSMITH leaves 7th street wharf at
s:3O three hours ct the Beach home at 9:3O p
Best Hotel Cleanest Beach, ard the Finest Bath ng ON
the Potomac Dinner served on arrival of steamer.
Fare soc (rourd-tlp); chill under twelve years,
25c Tickets 1921 ST. Prentis' drug store. 7th
and sts: j. J. GOuid's, 421 9Th St Ficklin9's drug
store, George town. and ct the wharf. jy1S-2 Pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-19

THE resignation by Major Thomas Ward, assist
ant adjutant general, OF his commission as cap
tain 1st artillery, only, has been accepted by the
President, to take effect from July Q, 1884
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-19

SEAMEN's UNIFoRMs-It-i is expected that upon
the return OF Secretary Chandler a board OF naval
officers will be appointed to consider necessary
men In the navy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-19

president Of the American Red Cross association,
and Mr.. A. g. Solomons, Of this city, vice president
OF that organization, delegates to represent the
United States at the Geneva conference OF the In
ternational association to be held in September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-19

SERIES OF EXCURSIONS
"A Will be given by the
SATURDAY EVENING CI,CN
EVERY SATURDAY EVENING
Commencing JUNE T.
The entertainments will consist of Daac,ns yoca,
Nusic. Rectations. &c.
The Steamer MARY WASHINGTON will leave her
wharf at G. so r. NJ. returning at IL T. m
Ladies COMMUNICATED Gentieman's Ticket 70 cents
10 De had OF the committee s.c - t,.S ScS:-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-19

TIE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN-THE WEEKLY
STAR will be sent postpaid to any address in the
United States Canada until after the presidential
election for fifty cents. Ittsa large eight-page
paper OF ffty-six columns Of interesting reading
matter-polttical, miscellaneous, personal, news
and gossip, etc. Send for sample copy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-19

FSf' CHARLES W. HANDY, NOTARY PUBLIC
tS 9l4 street northwest Office hours from . a.
M TOD p. H. iy19-3t
f~ RALLY. DEMOCRATS!-A MEETING WILL
w -. be held at Goddard Hall. corner Bridge and
-hingtOn streets SATURDAY, at 8 y. m for the
purpose of forming Cleveland and Hendricks Club
All Democrats are respectf ully invited jylS.2ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-19

VIZ 1 BEG LEAVE TO INFORM MY FRIENDS
~ and the public that have purchased the well.
known and established PHILADELPHIA CANDY
HOUSE, 419 7h street northwest (under Odd Fellows
Ha where will continue the manufacture and sale
fine CANDIES, CARAMELS. ICE CREAM, &C
Thanking my many friends for their confidence in me
in the past and soliciting their future patronage in my
1t. j. WM CRUIT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-19

THE YACHT YOSEMITE.-CO j. g. Walker,
chief OF the bureau Of navigation; Commodore
Scard, chief Of the bureau OF ordnance; Chief En-
gineer Loring and Naval Constructor Wilson left
Washington this morning for Philadelphia for the
semitic, which was recently launched at ROach's
shipyard. The Yosemite is vessel Of seven or
eight hundred tons, capable OF making fifteen knots
an hour, and able to carry enough coal for a trip
across the Atlantic II the test Of the proves
satisfactory the Secretary Of the Navy Will proba-
bly, recommend her purchase by the government as
into gunbOat. During the absence of Commodore
Scard, Mr. Thad. X. Saller Will act as chief of the
bureau of ordnance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11
RDINER.

Fred Hunter member of the Dresden
ST. Grammar School attempted the foolhardy
feat of sliding down the stair rail fsom the
third story of the school building, Saturday
forenoon. Reaching the second landing he
fell to the lower floor, his head coming in
contact with the rail at the foot Of the STARE.
He was taken up unconscious, blood flowing
freely from nose and ears. DIR. Clason was
Immediately summoned, but found no bones
broken and thinks no serious injury was
received from the fall. This is the second
case of the kind that has occurred At this
school within two or three years.
Prof. Chase has organized a Male Glee
Club at his rooms on Water street Quite q
number of our young men are enrolled as
members.
Gen. Cary of Ohio will deliver an address
in johnson Hall, Feb 2lst. Subject: Wine
and It's Use and Abuse
The following traverse jurors for the
March term of the s. j. court, were drawn
Saturday, viz Gustavas Moore, Charles o.
Knox and James r. Peacock.
Who is to be mayor? 10 the exciting quss
ton just now. The knowing ones of either
wing of the party are quite positive that they
know who will be the lucky man. There
will doubtless be strong opposition to the
denomination of Mayor Perkins by the active
temperance men, who are dissatisfied with
the present administration because of the
non enforcement Of the prohibtory law.
City Marshal Wentworth, Wednesday
evening, was the recipient of heavy police
mans revolver. A present from the officers
of his force
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

Last night Music Hall was well filled with
an intelligence and appreciative audience, to
hear the popular orator, Mr.. French, deliver
ed the third in the series of his popular illus
trated lectures. This time change was made
in the programme; and. in place of New
England. the audienee was conducted to lilly,
entering its charmed land by the San Ber-
nard. Mr.. French's idea in the present
course. of contrasting American with foreign
scenery 10 q novel and an excellent one.
There are so many points to find in each that
are excellent that some such method of COM
parison as this is absolutely necessary to the
non-traveller, and no system of instruction or
amussments is to-day complete which does
not include both eye and ear And who miss
es these charming lectures misses liberal
addition to his knowledge Of men As we'll a.
places.
Mr.. Stephenson's skill with the stereop-
ticon made possible the most wonderful
dissolving effects, and Mr.. Harry Farnum
presided at the organ in his usual mastery
manner.-Proridenee Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

The excursion from Augusta to the Bath
"Alameda" on Saturday night was success
One hundred and sixty tickets were sold
sixty-five of the excursionists were from Au'
eusta, and the remainder from Hallowell and
Gardiner. The rink was found to be all that
has been claimed for it, and all who went
down were highly pleased with their trip
Miss Mabel Sylvester. professional skater
gave very artistic exhibition, and perform
ed the most intricate and difficult feats with
ease, and in flushed and graceful manner.
On it, return the excursion train was delayed
near the Camp Ground for upwards of an
hour. one cylinder of the locomotive break
ing down. The train finally came through
to Augusta with but one cylinder working
It arrived here at 8 o'clock yesterday morn
ing. Although the delay was somewhat some
what irksome, yet the excursionists did moi
rant for occupation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

1t is reported that 100000 tons OF ice
have been harvested on the Hudson river, it
being the largest crop ever housed in that
vicinity. The ice lie furthermore said to be
of an unusually good quality, averaging
fourteen inches in thickness. Although this
circumstance will doubtless prevent specula-
ZION in ice next summer, the regular COM
papies, who have filed their houses on the
Kennebec, expect to make fair profit in the
business. We sincerely hope that their ex-
pectatiops may be realized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11
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 bottle Of Mrs. WNsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHINa.
Its value is incalculable. 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
fammatiOn, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHING il pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one Of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicisns in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
% cents q bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

City Marshal White re1 ised 3 dispatch
con, eying the information \at John Porter
Who stole team of Gaslin : ToIman o
Augusta had been arrested in'that city. The
authorities there were enabled to iden
tifv the thief by a telegraphic dispatch and
a card sent with his description. Only the
sleigh and robe were found in his possession
but he says that he can recover the horse
Marshal White, having received q requision
left for Ashland last night, and viii
bring the fellow to this city. As nearly a,
can be learned he is q deep-dyed criminal
having served term Of four years in State
prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

DR.. I. S. Johnson & Co., Boston, Mass,
qroPrietors of Johnson.s Anodyne Liniment,
will send free to all who will write for relia-
BILE information how to prevent diphtheria,
the most to de dreaded of all dreadful dis
eases. Write your name, post Office address,
county and State plainly.
An English Veterinary Surgeon. now in
this country, says that Sheridan's Cavalry
Condition Powders are superior to any he
knows of in England, as they are absolutely
pure. He denounces the large package
fraud and warns people not to buy them.
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City Personals.

Mr.. Daniel Knowlton has returned from
Virginia.
Mr.. C. S. Hichborn spent the Sabbath at
his home in Stockton.
Mr. L. P Hersey has q new dog for hunt
ing purposes. 1t 10 . fine looking animal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pope of Manchester,
returned Saturday from visit to New York.
Miss Jennie s. Hinkley of the Augusta
telephone service. and Miss A. E. Facey,
of Portland, spent the Sabbath in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

Clerk. A. c. Otis.
Sheriff, Geo. r. Stevens.
Stenographer. F. A. Small.
SAruRDAY. Feb 9th.
Thorn W. Currier- This case vas given
20 the jury yesterday afternoon At Is, and
sfter being out three quarters of an hour they
returned verdict for the plf. for 1886
Oliver Aoulton ". Louis Corrou. Potter
and Benjamin for plf. >. E. W. Whitehouse
Ior the def. Assumpsis on account annexed
to writ for Eve year, and two noutbs' rent Of
certain parcel Of land 10 Sidney at el5.
per year. After the testimony had been taken
out, the pld. admitted payments to the amount
!45-IS. and BY agreement Of the parties.
Judgment for e25. vas entered for the plf.
Adjourned until Monday At 10 O'Clock A.
NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

There was . fully attended meeting of the
Republican County Committee in the city,
Saturday. 1t was decided to hold the next
county convention on Thursday. the 26th of
June. The same basis of representation in
selecting delegates as in the last convention,
will prevail. Reports from different sections
of the country showed that the prospects for
republican success in the spring elections are
bright
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

w. G. FIFIELD & Co. have made ar
engagements with the Winthrop Dsiry Asso-
citation to have the sole handling of their
choice Jersey butter in the Augusta mari ct
1t is one of the most uniform and fancy
grades of butter put on the market, and we
have a specimen lot of it on exhibition, and
will be glad to have any one call and examine
it, and we will make contracts to furnish
families with more or less for the co ming
year at q uniform price, at intervals to suit
purchasers. feb9.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11
Kent's Hill JOttiDgs.

There is some prospect of the music de-
partment being supplied with new pianos. 1t
is hoped that the move may prove successful.
The public Adelphan was held in the
chapel of Sampson Hall Friday evening.
They presented carefully prepared pro-
gramme, all of which was well carried out
The sketch of author, by Miss Newton. and
essay by Miss Adams. deserve special men,
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

The sequel of the performance of the
minstrel CO. in Granite Hall Friday evening
came out in the Municipal Court, Saturday
afternoon. Bowman Chadwick was arraigned
Tor striking Bert Hoyt on the evening in
question. The little lx9 room which answers
Tor the use of the Municipal Court was pack.
Gu with men and boys. who manifested much
interest in the proceedings. 1t seems tina,
Ai'ef the show was broken up on Friday
evening, large crowd of those attend.
ing the performance followed Bert
hoyt, who had been ticket seller,
up Rhines Hill for the purpose OF
getting their mony back. it is asserted. On
'0p OF the hill somebody tripped Hoyt up
.ud another man jumped upon him.
enamoers, who was HARDLY, reached out q
aeiping hand and pulled the fellow of hi.
p'0sTate comrade, who ~ soon a. he was re.
leased arose from the ground and putting of
Is IA" as his legs would carry him, escaped
''0m the crowd. In the melee Hoyt was
'"ue& and a. described above. Chadwick
vas charged with the striking. Tom Frost.
'ae nrst witness examined, knew that Hoy,
a struck and thought it was Chadwick who
1'u 'ae deed. G. H. Shaw and another man
we're examined in regard to the affair but did
~. Know anything about the striking. The
e1uee discharged the prisoner. W. P. Young
= MS counsel. Following Chadwick's dis
ualse' crowd gathered on the sidewalk in
-loa' Of the court room and discussed the sit
eation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

Boston, Jan. 3, 1879
IF. w. Kinsman, Esq Dear Sir,-Adam-
sons Botanic Cough Balsam seems to give
universal satisfaction, as to quality and
price. We sell more of it than of all other
cough medicines combined, and have vet to
hear Of the frst intimation in which it has
failed to give satisfaction.
"Yours truly,
"RUsT Bros. & BIRD"
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11
Roller Notes.

Skowhegan is to have . new skating rink.
The roller skating mania is fercer than
ever, and the Kinks are reaping q bigger har-
vest than ever.
A party of 800 excursionists were at the
Waterville rink Friday evening. They came
from Lewiston and towns along the back
route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

Mr.. Sumner Packard of Winthrop has sold
hi. ,bree-year-old colt to Mr.. James Keegan
~ ,hj. city. for $500, who will mate the ami
NAL With another horse in his possession and
A;,pose of them in Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

~For golden and silver weddings we have
cards and envelopes specially adapted to such
occasions. They are very neat and printed
with the new script type to be found At the
Journal job Office are very desirable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

DIR. II. w. Huntington, residing on farm
just below the Hospital, dropped dead at 4
o'clock yesterday morning. He was in the
act of dressing himself and was talking with
his wife at the time. Heart disease was I'M
doubtedly the cause. DIR. Huntington was a
retired physician, having practiced in many
different parts of the country. He was about
60 years of age and leaves wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

H.Chas. Jenkins. at his fish market, OPP
posite the Journal Office. keeps constantly on
hand Providence river and Norfolk oysters,
and Scarboro clans; an assortment
of canned fish, Holsters. and fresh and corned
fish of all kinds. His goods cannot be ex-
celled for freshness and good quality.
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Satisfaction Universal.

'In the past three months have sold one
hundred and six bottles of Thomas Electric
Oil. Never saw a medicine in my life thai
gave such universal satisfaction. Cured ar
liberated throat for me in twenty -four hours
never failed to relieve my children ofcroup.'
c. r. Hall, Druggist, GRANVILLE, Ill.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

81 am well and happy again." says our
fair correspondent, Miss Jennie p. Warren,
40 W. Van Buren, St, Chicago, H., 'your
Samaritan Nervine cured me of spasms."
feb5feod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

There Is TO be ball at the Augusta House
Tuesday evening. 1t will be given by the
gentleman to the ladies Of the late leap year
hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

Mr.. ]. Wilson, . resident on the east side,
,ss given pound party by his friends on
Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

"There is nothing true but heaven" is only
the creation of a dreamy writer, while the
facts bear US out in our claims of what Jad
wins Tar Syrup will do. 1t cures Coughs
Colds, etc, efectually. A box of Jadwin''
Qui Vive Pills goes with every 81 bottle
Sold by Allen & Co, Augusta.
dec24&&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11
LEGAL Notices.

N-There will be a special communica-
ton of Bethlehem Lodge. F. & A. NJ, this
evening at 7.3O o'clock. Work in f. A. de-
gree. All brethren invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

rheumatism is the most subtle and excru
ciating disease flesh 10 heir to. Neuralgia,
sharper and more erratic, is - much of An
enigma. Science has proved very noncom-
initial when asked to reveal a specific for
them. But at last she has consented. Athlo-
phoros is the touchstone she has provided.
H. s. Chandler of The Independent, New
York, says that lone bottle of Athlophoros
entirely cured him of Rheumatism, from
which he had suffered for year and half. I"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11
13tfn.

In Clinton, Feb. I, Clara z. wife Of Jones Ed
Ridge, aged y yeaEs, 10 months.
n Mercer, IeA. 3, Nancy r Savage, aged % yeafs
In FnirGeld, Feb. s, James Woodman, aGed q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

Coughs, colds and Sore Throat yield Ieaoi-
IL I'm. 81. Douglass Sons Capsicum Cough
Drops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11
creasint

The number of prisoners in the Jail 10 de.
<,easing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cut,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chi
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed I'll give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price IS cents per boz
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, F. q. Kins
man 4 Co. decld&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

Tba new furniture factory on the east side
!. being equipped with windo~s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

H-Decorative Art. Explicit directions
for every use are given with the Diamond
Dyes. For dyeing Moses, Grasses, Eggs,
Ivory, Hair, &c. I0c. Druggists keep them.
Wells, Richardson Co., Burlington. VT.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-11

The most delicate persons enjoy taking
Emory's Little Cathartic Pills, give Q whole
some appetite. put new life in a broken dow n
body.-l5 cents. feb5teod&w1w