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Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15
The Business Outlook.

The coming year gives promise of bet.
ter times and substantial mercantile and
commercial prosperity. The best authori-
ties in all sections of the country are
united in this opinion. A speculative
boom is not anticipated, neither is it de-
sired That is the bane of solid business
prosperity. On the whole the past year
business has been quite satisfactory. If
less in volume than in some previous years
it has been upon safer basis and there
have been fewer disastrous failures to dis
turb business circles and create public dis
trust Business men have profited by the
experience OF former years and their trans
actions are safer if not as gigantic as
of old. A correspondent of the
Boston Globe, writing from Portland, gives
very tlattering representations as to the
outlook for business in Maine Tor 1886.
The opinions expressed are not those of
the correspondent himself, but of some of
the solid men of the Forest City. AS re-
CARDS the business of the past year. there
is a unanimity of opinion that while more
goods have been sold in previous years,
the present year has been a profitable
one. since collections have been made
with ease, and orders have been we'll
placed. A commercial traveller stopping
at the Preble House, declares that he nev-
er found the average man prompter in
making payments. while another declares
that he hasn't made bad debt in Maine
the past year.
The canned goods business in Maine
this year, so far. at least. as the corn is
concerned. has developed new feature.
Many of the New York and Philadelphia
wholesalers who have in years past been
in the habit Of packing high grades of corn
under their own label, have become con.
vinced by the experience of the past tha,
they could not get the quality of goods
they desired in New York State, and this
year they came in body to the State OF
Maine, and are having corn put up under
their own labels, some of which are real.
ly works of art.
NJ. n. Rich. secretary of the Portland
Board of Trade, and close observer OF
Portland's business affairs. says; There
are good many inclined to find fault
and are disposed. from force of habit. to
complain of dull times but in the alb.
sence of an actual boom this is always the
case. think that the general trade tc
the first OF December has been fully as
good as it was last year for the season
Business now is better in hand than it was
last year; that is to say, there is more
cash paid and less notes given. Hence
there is more confidence. and more heal
thy tone in all kinds of business Trans
portation lines are moving as much OF
more goods than at the same period las
year, and that is always the best index O
trade. There is good demand for mon
ey at the banks, at about per cent, anc
good demand here for funds in New
York. Yet, though the volume of trade i.
large. margins are nevertheless small
with sharp composition in all lines o
business. The Portland Company ar.
employing over 200 men. Mechanic
generally in this State are pretty well EN-
ployed. at good wages. There are prob
ably 100000 barrels of -four held in stool
here at this time. This outlook is bette
than it was last year."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15
Books and Magazines.

"Josiah Aliens Wife" has given to the
public another work from her pen, published
by Funk and Wagnalls 1t is entitled "Sweet
Cicely or Josiah Allen as a Politician" In
humor, wit and pathos, this book is not ex-
celled by any recently published. The author
moves her readers to laughter or tears. But
all through the pages of this mirth-provokng
volume there run moral lessons of the most
convincing and touching character, rendering
what appears to be at the first glance a mass
Of ridiculous writing, powerful appeal for
reformation and better living
Two nice volumes for children are issued
by Houghton, Miffln & Co., being Nos II
and IS Of the "Riverside Literature Series"
entitled "A Wsnder Book for Girls and
Boys" These books contain the best of
Christmas stories, such as any bright hoy or
girl would read with delight. Price Is cts.
per vol.
Carter & Karrick, Boston. publish a couple
of neat works for Christmas, containing the
choicest political selections from the writings
of Frances Ridley Havergal. The titles are
"Christmas Presents and "Sunbeams from
the Golden Land" They are artistically
hound in antique covers, on which there is a
photograph of Miss Havergal and fac-simile
of her autograph. Price of each 70 cts.
Two pleasant little cantatas for Christmas
children have just been published by Oliver
Ditson & Co, entitled "The Message of
Christmas, and Christmas Gift" They are
very appropriate for the holidays.
Harper & Brother issue the Book News
Holiday Number" handsome catalogue
containing much information about books.
Charles Scribner's Sons also publish a
handsome work entitled 1.-The Book Buyer"
adapted to the season and valuable to those
who intend to purchase books for the holi-
days.
The Andover Review for December evinces
the usual ability with which that magazine is
conducted. Those who do not agree with its
theological TENDENCIES cannot but be interest
ed in most of the able articles which it lays
before its readers every month. The con-
tents of the present number are as follows !:
1.-The .Theodicee' of Leibnitz. III Criti-
cism !" ''The Old Rsdicalism and the New
Two Birmingham Leaders" 1.-The Freed
mans Children at School; )" Evolution and
| Theology" Editorial Book Reviews aud No.
tices. In the coming year q Geographical
and Missionary Department will be added,
Educational Discussions will be continued.
the Moral Aspects of Literary Topics will be
considered In special papers, Series of Ar
ticles upon Church Architecture will appear,
and the Editorial and other departments will
be conducted as heretofore.
The United Service Magazine for Decem
4 kn~. - Id -.sl~ :-v> -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15
These are Solid Facts

The best blood purifier and system regula
tor ever placed within the reach Of suffering
humanity. truly is Electric Bitters. Inactivi
ty of the Liver, Biliousness, Jaundice. Con.
stipation, Weak Kidneys, or any disease OF
the urinary organs, or whoever requires an
appetizer, tonic or mild stimulant. will
always finds Electric Bitters the best and
only certain cure known. They act surely
and quickly, every bottle guaranteed to give
entire satisfaction or money refunded. Sold
at fifty cents bottle by Devine and Cough
in
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

This unreasonable weather is producing
great dissatisfaction in these hyperborean
regions. A "cold wave" would be much
more satisfactory than these muggy,
foggy days alternating with snow and
frost.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

take great pleasure in introducing to my former
customers and the citizens Of Kennebec county zen
orally. Mr.. W. W. Wing, who has purchased nv
jewelers. stand In Augusta. ! confidently recon.
mend Mr.. wing rs a careful. courteous gentleman a
sure my friends that by leaving their work in Mr.
Wings hands, they can rely upon prompt attention
and perfect satisfaction at reasonable prices Mr.
Wing Will continue to keep my magnificent stock Of
epectacles and optical goods in complete order and
people In need Of this class of goods will find no BET
ter opportunity to get satisfaction than BY calling
upon him at my old store, opposite the Post Office
Very respectfully,
Err. PIERCE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15
CatNrrh

Is a very prevalent and exceedingly disagree
able disease, liable, if neglected, to develop
into serious consumption. Being constitu-
tional diease, it requires constitutional rem
edy like Hoods Sarsaparilla, which, acting
through the blood, reaches every part of the
system, effecting a radical and permanent
cure of catarrh in even its most severe forms.
Made only by G.. /. Hood & Co.. Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

Bad drainage causes much sickness. Bad
blood and improper action of the liver and
kidneys is bad drainage to the human system,
which Burdock Blood Bitters will remedy.
decl5-d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

Suffering intensely with rheumatism for a
week, tried Athlophoros. The first dose
gave great relief and three doses entirely
cured mt, l not having had the slightest
touch of the disease since. George Bray,
Orange, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

JAMES SULLIVAN of Salem, Oregon,
says he was cured of the Asthma by Gil
more's Aromatic Wine positive Cure.
Sold by F. G. Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

Collector Anderson at Portland is trem-
bling since the Argus published the pro-
ceedings of that meeting to uphold tho
contingent infamy. The Argus is "dev-
ilish sly"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

THE WIFE, MOTHER AND MAID who
suffer from Female Weakness, will find Gill
more's Aromatic Wine a positive cure.
Sold bv F. G. Kinsman. !.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

A NASAL INJECTOR free with each bot
tie of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price so
cents Sold by Bowditch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15
"ROugh on Itch"

"Rough on Itch cures humors. eruptions,
ringworm, letter, salt-rheum, frosted feet,
chilblains.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

B. H. Douglass & Sons Capsicum Cough
Drops are the result of over forty years ex-
perience in compounding cough mixtures.
They are the best.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

NERVE-LIFE AND VIGOR restored in
men and women by using Gilmore's Aromatic
Wine. Sold by F. F. Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Complaint,
you have printed guarantee on every bottle
of Shiloh's Vitalizer. It never fails to cure
Sold BY Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

Know thyself by reading the "Science of
Life" the best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-aged men.
may7d&wly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY-a pos
tive cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria, and Can.
ker Mouth. Sold by Bowditch, Webster 6
Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

A Stitch IN time saves nine and u bottle OF
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
6+&wwtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15
Daily xtnnsbef 5enrnal.
Aneusta. Tuesdav Morning. Dec. Is.

The democratic State Committee is re-
spectfully called upon to relate what it
knows about 8. s. Browns brokerage
business at Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15
Life PreServer.

If you are losing your grip on life, try
''Wells' Health Renewer." Goes direct to
weak spOts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15
Pretty Women,

Ladies who would retain freshness and vi
vacity. Don't fail to try .Wells' Health Re-
newer"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

The United Service Magazine for Decem
Der 10 filed with articles of interest The
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15
FOR SALE

At your own price almost. large lot Of fancy braid
tuscan and edging. just what the ladies want I,
make fancy articles. You can buy as much or littl
as you like. Come and see It at the
Hat and Bonnet Bleaohery, Oak Street.
dec3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

Snsu e1verttssnsats. ~os sSesedtae EAees ltss
eos.ino undev tie Ass1 V WANrKDi FoR SALi
10 LIT, Loor, &C.. spju Be tnssrted here one tim
r IS ceafs tArss ttnss Jor 20 cents. sd oss sess'
fbP 80 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

Charles Scribners Sons also publish a
handsome work entitled "rhe Book Buyer"
adapted to the season and valuable to those
who intend to purchase books for the holi-
days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-12-15

VTyANTED-Bya capable woman, situation a.
w housekeeper cook, or would take care OF .
sick person. Address Box SOS. Augusta. Maine.
decl5diws
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-10-27
What the Matter is.

The devil seems to have broke loose
somehow in this State and there is an
endless array Of horrors Of various
kinds to shame us. The nearest first
cause to which we can describe all our
troubles is the tendency of the people
to be their own judges Of right and
wrong. They reverse the decisions of
the Supreme Court and ingnorc the
acts Of the Legislature IN the rutherancc
Of what may appear substantial justice.
The strangcst element in the trouble in
the trouble is the readiness with which
those who d,fy the law when it seems
to them inadequate or unjust, submit to
it regardless of its harshncss when they
believe it to BIZ right The men who
who rode into }dscfcld village and
seized and killed Culbrcath submitted
to arrest and Imprisonment without u
murmur. The sheriff single handed
took them to Jail by the score.
1t used to be the same way in radical
times. We have seen miserable.
starved looking tramp Of duty mar
shall humbly walking about in middle
Carolina leaving warrants at mems
houses rs Il collector leaves bills
and appearing before the commits
sloner with p string Of thirty or forty
young dare devils as his prisoners
any one Of whom could have broken
him i'll two and chcwcd him up.
There is no use in attemptingr tc
change the character Of the average
South Carolinian. lie will always re-
main the independent, self. governing
person he is. The ouly remedy. for all
our troubles now visible is to, make the
law and its execution more worthy oi
the respect and confidence Of the pso-
pie. The judges, solicitors and trial
justices must do that work.-GreenriU
Nc'cS.
We would simply add juries.-ED
MESSENGER.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-10-27

was glad had home to go to. by
the time | got home, had quieted
down and began to come to my proper
senses, aud when considered the mat
ter all over, found that the stove up
was good lesson to me, though very
costly one. was enlightened on the
folly of pride and fashion. could sec
plain what a fool had been. / went
to the looking-glass and took good
look at myself, and l was as much dis
gustcd as had been delighted. took my
knife and cut my hat in two in the mid
die, and slipped the upper half down
over the lower half and made a tolera
bly, respectable hat and have been
careful ever since to go slow, and take
my hat off when l come to church
door. Perhaps if we had low church
door in this country some young men OF
big boys might learn good lesson as
did. Experience teaches dear school,
but fools will not learn in any other.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-10-27
A Word OF Farewell.

With last weeks issue. of the Adve,-
ttser, my long connection with the
paper ceased. Circumstances beyond
my CONTROL as proprietor Of the AdDe, :
tiser. have rendered this severance
necessary. Consequently Inow take .
very affectionate farewell Of the honor
ed public, especially the beloved people
of my own County, whom I have served;
not unfaithfully, l hope, for twenty,
two and o half years. And in taking this
farewell. earnestly commend TO the
continued patronage and good will of.
that honored public my esteemed con =
frere, Mr.. Thos. j. Adams, who will
now assume the exclusive editorial con-
duct of the paper.
JAMES T. BkCoN =,
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-10-27
Ae may be Happy..tet.I-
MESSENGER.

Just across the Savannah River at
Watkins Landing in Abbeville County.
South Carolina, there lives gentleman
as unique in character and rs noted as
any man in these parts. He is of the
wealthiest Of tho Carolinians, owning
his cattle upon thousand of hills. In
life be is single and retired. Few there
are who know him--this man Of culture
intellect and eccentricity of habit. In
person he is tall and straight as an In
dian, with locks white US snow and
cheeks glowing with the fire of youth.
He has attained the remarkable age Of
about 80 years. yet his step is as elastic
as man of forty. We refer to Col.
James Edward Calhoun. For his re-
makable age and strength may be attri
buted his inherited vitality and his
abstemious habits, but for another mat
ter which we will relate let our readers
attribute as they please.
Not many days ago an intimate friend
of his--and, by the way, an esteemed
acquaintance Of ours-was in town
making purchases of suspicious nature.
1t did not take us long to ascertain that
he was buying matrimonial outfit for
mono other than James Edward CAL
houn. About the first Of December he
is to lead to the altar fair widow
whose name and age is unknown to us,
but upon whom rests a we'll founded
suspicion that she is up in the fifties
and lives just across the river on the
Georgia side OF the majestic Savannah.
-Elberton (Ga.) Leader.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-10-27

The Augusta Chronicle hints that
Senator Butler is to be appointed am
bassador from this country to one Of
the European powers and suggests that
Uncle George Tillman would make a
magnificent senator.
Uncle George has a large head full of
brains but'he has gone wrong on the
tariff issue. while keeping right on ev-
!erything else. South Carolina is free
trade State and ought to be represented
by free trade senator. Besides, I'm
Gle George will be needed in State poll
tics after a little while.-Greenuill
Ne,cs.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-10-27
The Edgeiield Lynching.

Especial Correspondence Of the Regiaier.l
ELMwooD, October 2O.-Tho two men
Elan and Burnett, implicated in the
Culbreath lynching, who escaped from
Jail last week. were rearrasted by the
Sheriff in Lincoln County, Ga, ana
lodged In our Jail last Saturday. The
sheriff has also arrested two others.
Holmes and Mcdaniel. Warrants have
been issued for the arrest Of fiss other
parties charged rs accessories to the;
lynching Of OF. Cnlbreath and will rs
executed at an early day. ID.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-10-27
The South Carolina Synod.

CHESTER, October 21.-Chester is
overflowing ~ith Presbyterian preach ers
and laymen. Tonight an immense con-
gregation, composed of members Of the
synod and the various denominations of
the town, assembled at the Presbyterian
church to hear the opening sermon by
the retiring Moderator, Rev. j. S. White
of Rock Hill. The choir rendered the
opening anthem, "Guidc inc, Oh Thou
Great jehovah" and the. opening prayer
was made by Mr.. White, The opc,.ing
hymn, Happy the church, Thy sacrcd
place." was sung, the Row. G. L.
Chichester prayed and Mr.. White then
preached ali extraordinary sermon
| from the text, The church Of the liv-
, ing God'-Firtcenth verse Of third
chapter OF First Timothy. The sermon
. occupied one hour, the preacher holding
the attention Of the congre CATION
through out. At the conclusion Of the
discourse the pastor Of the church ex-
fsgfnet 4 cordiat welcome to the mem
H. b
bcrs Of the Synod.
Shortly after 8 O'Clock the meeting
opened with prayer by the retiring
Moderator. The roll Of members was
completed and permanent o.ganiza-
ton was then effected by the election of
the following officers: Moderator, w.
w. Mills, Of Harmony Prcsbytery Sec
rotary, w. A. Gregg. The new presid-
ing officer, upon taking the chair, said
=! chserfully acknowledge the compli-
ment you have done, but cannot truth
fully say that think you for imposing
SO great responsibilities upon my shoul-
ders; but. with the hell Of God, I trust
/ may be able to discharge AL the duties
acccptably."
| The programme for further meetings
was mapped out: The Synod will hold
two daily services and night service.
At ten o'clock tomorrow the report of
the Columbia Theological Seminary will
besrcceived, and at 1O:45 DR.. Hazen, of
the Synod Of Alabama, will deliver an
address on education.
The, following distinguished visitors
have been introduced to the Synod, and
given seats: James X. Hazcn, of Ala
ba.na; M. H. Houston, Of Kentucky;
James Woodrow. Of Columbia; L. Nc
Alpine, of Alabana; Fl. Nelson Paine,
of Iowa; Il. +. Wannamakcr, of the
Northern Methodist Church; w. r..
Sanders. Of the, Baptist Church; M. w.
Prcssly, Of the Associate Reformed
Church. Several Of them will make
addresses Tomorrow night at grand
missionary meeting.
The meeting of the Synod promises to
be of great interest. The weather is
beautiful. LEO.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-10-27

Odds are being offered by number
Of Ohio Democrats that Sheman will
not be United States Senator. This il
based on the theory that there has been
a canvass of the new members made,
and information elioited that there are
several republican members who will
notsupport Sherman, in case the legis-
faturs is republican. Tho outward
claims from each headquarters are that
they will each have three majority on
joint ballot. conceding that the demo-
Gratis will have Hamilton County solid.
News.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-10-27
Return Of Messrs. Elan and Burnett.

Messrs. w. F. Elan and O. 0. Bur-
nett who left the Jail last week returned
last Sunday and are now in Jail. They
say that they were obliged to 60 home
to attend to somo important business
and that they intended to return and
did return Of their own accord
Edgefeld Chronicle.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-10-27
NO.. so.
A Good Scheme.
l"Richland" in Augusta Chronicle

l"Richland" in Augusta Chroncle.1
The members Of the South Carolina
Legislature in the olden days had very
good way of giving All account of their
stewardship to their constituents At
the close Of every session they printed
report containing in brief the work of
the Legislative session. One Of these
old documents has been presented to me
by friend. 1t was addressed to the
citizens Of Barnwcll District by Hon E.
Bcllinger, then n Representative from
that district. 1t is dated December Is,
1889, and gives the elections and ap-
pointments made at the session for that
year for State and County officers, the
acts ratified, important resolutions
adopted or rejected, and various other
matters in which the Representatives.,
constituents were supposed to be inter-
cstcd. Among the other important res
olutions. etc., acted upon, Mr.. Rellngcr-
states that "the various memorials and.
petitions in favor Of Legislative action on;
the subject Of temperance were laid on
the table. The Legislature refused to.
establish penitentiary, as being unnec-
essary, useless, expensive and
iniurious.' Just think what a..
splendid condition Of affairs existed
when the Legislature could declare that
penitentiary was unnecessary, useless,
expensive and injurious. How things.
have changed. That was forty six years
ago, and now We have an extensive gran
ite State prison containing nearly 500
conWcts. "The effort to reduce the rate
on tho railroad," MIR. nellinger says,
''was unsuccessful" The bill to advance
$4,000 to the Southwestern Railroad
WAS passed. In relation to the banks :.
which had suspended specie payments, o :.
bill and resolution intending to bring
these banks, to.a sense of their duty
were adopted. by the House but rejected
by the Senate. ,sAa.effpbtfto change the !;
character. Of tho Bank.aG GiAo- -Statesf sfspmsS
a bank for acco,nmo oda.iRg planters to o !.
mercantile institution was defeated,
South Carolina WAS, even in these davs. !.
| getting ready to assert her State RIGHTS
| as she did So automatically fifteen, veors
la,cr bv seccedinp. Mr.. Bell;noer in.
his report said: a,
I'm relation to the controversy be-
tween Maine md Georo;. tho f,.Iow;np.
resolutions were adon.ed.
"Resozred That it ia the dutv no well,
as tho riybt Of anv state ~ ;ne;s+ an ths
e,:..c.,
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-10-27
With Deep Regret and Earnest Hope.

With Deep Regret and Earnest Hope.
1t is with feelings Of profound regret,
not unmixed with pain, that we an
nounce the Withdrawal Of Mr.. Jas. T.
Bacon from the editorial management OF
this paper. Than this. there is only
one greater evil that conld come upon
US or our readers; and we express the
earnest hope, here and Mow, that the
stern necessity which has caused this
calamity may soon pass away, and that
our friend. confrere and chief may
again, and at no distant day. fill his
proud and accustomed place in the old
Adcertiser. THos. j. ADAMS.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-10-27
A. e. Rogers.
t. the Palnet.to.

Refreshments at the Palmetto. Fl
Thomas McGettigan, OF the old relia-
BILE Palmetto Saloon, invites his many
friends to give him cali during Conri
week. The Palmetto Saloon is well
stocked with first-class refreshments.