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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

The annual report of State Bank Exam
liner Richards of the condition of the saw
ings banks and trust companies of this
State, which will be found in our columns
this morning, is an interesting statement
for the perusal OF our readers. Notwith.
standing the depressed state OF business
during the last year, the increase OF de-
posts in our savings banks has gone
steadily on. The increase for the year
has been 81, 1877 ,764.SS. The number OF
depositors of sums less than $500 has in
creased 37lS, with gain to the average
balance OF 1851. The increase of the
number of depositors OF more than $500
each is 2039. The increase of deposits is
partly the result of industry and savings.
and partly is due to the dull times which
have sent the money of large depositors
into the savings banks because the state
of business has not been favorable to in.
vestments elsewhere. The increase OF
the number of small depositors shows,
however, that the poorer class of our peo-
pie have continued thrifty notwithstand-
ing the dull times. an indication which is
as gratifying as unexpected. The large
diversiication of industries in our State
is great advantage to the poor. as in
times like those through which we have
passed the last year ali industries are not
alike unfavorably affected, and laborers
can make wages at some kind of employ
ment. The report goes thoroughly into
the different kinds of Investments made
by the banks, gives some Judicious ad-
vice in regard to this matter, and warns
bank managers to be cautious about GER
tain investments offering. The manage
ment of the banks is spoken of in high
terms, and deservedly so as results show
The report is worthy of careful perusal.
Mr.. Richards is an efficient. careful and
conscientious officer; his showing of the
prosperity of the State will be gratifying
to all interested in its welfare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

The Fairfield Journal of this week ex
plains and illustrates the manner in which
the democratic boss at Bangor, Mr.. Bass
of the Commercial, manipulated the post
office appointment at Winslow. The Journa
devotes column. with appropriate cuts .tt
an article upon TRADERS and Dickerers,
and 1.-THE Wanderings of Politica
.ackass." The Journal appears to be get
ting its eyes open to the character of the
men who lead the democracy in this State
and parcel out the offices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05
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Iale's money the great Cough cure. Csc, 60c q
Glenn's Sulphur Soap heals l. beauties, 26c.
GcrmanCOrnRemover kills Corns Bunions
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye-Black and Brown. &c.
Pixies TOOthache Drops cure in Minute. 25c
Deans Rheumatic Pills are sure cure. 6oc.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05
Personal.

Congressman Mitchell, of Connecticut, ID
said to be worth S2,0OO,000.
Dorman B. Eaton is to be given q recep-
ton by the Boston Reform CLUB on the 18th
inst.
Rev. DR.. Peabody, of Harvard College, has
regained his hearing. and almost as suddenly
as he was deprived of it.
Mr.. James Russell Lowell gives his guests
the choicest cigars, but prefers for his OWE
smoking common clay pipe.
General Logan has room fitted up in his
new Washington house in which he spends
several hours a day doing carpenter work. A
large hennery and some dog houses back OF
his mansion are triumphs of his mechanical
skill.
Miss Kate Ssnborn says that the grasshop-
hopper on the cover of her "Wit of Women
is katydid. "Miss Rose Cleveland" she
said, ''had rose on the cover of her book,
so chose a katydid for mine. All my friends
call me Katy, and this is the book that Katy
did"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

Those who predicted from the first re-
turns OF the English elections the heavy
defeat of the Liberals will evidently be
obliged to go back upon their former
opinions. Considerable newspaper ink
was shed in vain to show just how
Gladstone and Chamberlain were respon-
sible for the defeat of their party. The
Liberals at last accounts are coming in
winners of the race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

The republican senators yesterday unani-
mously selected John A. Logan as candi-
date for President pro tenn of the Senate.
He, however, declined to accept the honor
rendered him, much to the regret of bis
friends. The names of Sherman, Allison
and Hoar have been mentioned as candi.
dates, either one of whom would fill the
position acceptably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05
Nervous i,ebiiitated men

You are allowed free trial of thirty days'ot
the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated Voltaic Belt
with Electric Suspensory Appliances, for the
relief and permanent cure of Nervous Debil-
ity, loss of Vitality and Manhood, and all
kindred troubles. Also, for many other dis.
eases. Complete restoration to health, vigor
and manhood guaranteed. No risk is in
Cured. Illustrated pamphlet, with full in.
formation. terms, etc., mailed free by ad-
dressing Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

Diphtheria is a terrible disease, requiring
the greatest medical skill to effect complete
cure. Even when its power is broken. it
clings to the patient with great persistency,
and often leaves the system poisoned and
Frustrated. just here Hoods Sarsaparilla
does vast amount of good, expelling i'm
purities from the blood, giving it richness
and vitality, while it renovates and strength
ems the system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

MIDDLE-AGED MEN who lack vigor
and vitality can be cured by Gilmore's AFRO.
matte Wine. Sold by F. G. Kinsman,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05
General News.

The cable pool at New York have reduced
the rates for press messages.
Forty thousand stand of arms have been
shipped to Turkey from New York.
They claim to have a wild man roaming
over the beach mysteriously at Far Rockaway
n. Y.
negro cook placed a large amount OF
arsenic in the coffee drank by family OF l.
A. Gallon at Knoxville, Tenn. Five persons
were poisoned.
A convict at Joliet, Ill charges that Ed
Moore, notorious desperate, was the man
who killed ex-Msyor Bowman of East St.
Louis, Ill. He says that he had heard Moore
make such threat.
County Clerk James F. c. Crane of West.
chester county, n. Y, has left for parts I'M
known, having raised from $50, 600 to SIS, 00(
upon forged paper, using the names of rela
tives and friends. Mexico is believed to be
his destination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05
Very Remarkable Discovery.

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing of Manchester, Mich.
writes: "My wife has been almost helpless
for five YEARS, so helpless that she could not
turn over in bed alone. She used two bot
ties of Electric Bitters, and is go much i'm
proved that she is able now to do her own
work"
Electric Bitters will do all that is claimed
for them. Hundreds of testimonials attest
their great curative powers. Only so cents
bottle at Devine & Coughlin's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Complaint,
you have printed guarantee on every bottle
of Shiloh's Vitalizer. 1t never fails to cure.
Sold BY BOwditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

FIrs.-All fits stopped free by DR.. Kline.
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
81. 90 trial bottle free to fit cases. Send to
DR.. Kline. 93I Arch ST., Philadelphia. Pa.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

The three outlets of disease are the bowels,
the skin and the kidneys. Regulate their
action with the best purifying tonic, Burdock
Blood Bitters. decl-d&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped 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 % cents per box.
For sale by Devine & Coughlin.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05
Proposals for Swill.
OFFICE TREASURER n. H. D.v.s.

-OFFICE IKEASCKER N. II. ID. VISA
ToGus. Me-, Dec. ,, 1885.
CEALED PROPOSALS, suhjec, to the usual con
- ditons, will be received ct this ONCE until II
O'Clock NJ. Dec. Slst 1855 for the purchase of such
swill a. may be made during the year commencing
January lst and ending Dec slst 1885, stating price
per barrel, to be taken from this Home. Informa.
ton as to bidding and terms OF contract will be fur
nished on application to this office. Envelopes con-
tanning proposals should be marked Proposals for
Swill," and addressed to the undersigned.
H. A. COBAUGH, Treasurer
APPROVED:
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

SHILOH'S CURE will Immediately re.
lieve Group, Whooping Cough and Bronchi-
tbs. Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

THE WIFE. MOTHER AND MAID who
suffer from Female Weakness, will ind Gill
more's Aromatic Wine a positive cure
Sold by F. G. Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

Give your children B. II. Douglass & Sons
Capsicum Cough Drops tor their Coughs,
Colds and Sore Threats; they will cure
speedily, are harmless and pleasing to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

JAMES SULLIVAN of Salem, Oregon,
says he was cured of the Asthma by Gil.
more's Aromatic Wine a positive Cure.
Sold by F. G. Kiusmau
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

Mr.. Gerald Massey has just returned to
England with renewed health from his visit
to the Australian colonies, and intends short.
" to begin lecturing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

Stitch in time saves nine and bottle OF
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

WHY WILL YOU cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief Price 10
cts, so cts, and 81. Sold by Bowditch,
Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

DR.. Edward C. Huges, Rockford, ILL.,,
graduated N. Y. City, 1861 voluntarily
testifes :-"Some years ago my only son,
aged four, had an attack of the Whooping
Cough, characterized by the most violent
spasms have ever seen in a practice of Is
years. Had several consultations with emf
nent physicians, and all ordinary and extra
ordinary remedies were resOrtej to. The
paroxysms we're simply frightful. l believed
the child would die. l reluctantly tried DR..
Seth Arneld's Cough Killer and the effect
was magical. Three bottles cured him"
For sale by all druggists. Price, Csc, SOC.
and Sl.00 per bottle.
Try DR.. Seth Arnolds Vegetable Pills for
biliousness, they will cure you.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05
SCOTS EMULSION OF PURE

Cod Liver OIL, with HyPOphosphites,
In Consumption and ScrofuIa.
DR.. J. r Burton, of Valdosta, Geo., says
81 have for several years used Scott's Emul-
sion, and find it to act well IN Consumption
and Scrofula and other conditions requiring
a tonic of that class"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

NERVE-LIFE AND VIGOR restored in
men and women by using Gilmore's Aromatic
Wine. Sold by F. F. Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indiges.
ton, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite,
Yellow Skin? Shiloh's Vitalizer is a positive
cure. Sold by Bowdtch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

The chairman of the Maine democratic
State committee. s. S. Brown, has been
caught in tricks at Washington in office
brokerage characteristic of the man. A
Washington dispatch says: ut seems that
Brown has been making money out of
those who thought their positions had been
secured by his influence. His plan OF
operation was something after this fash
ion: After he had found out that an APP
pointment was determined upon, he would
write letter something like this
MsTREEr. NORTHWEST,
WASHINGTON. July IS.
Mr. have secured your appointment as
postmaster at your place. and the papers will be for
warded In few DAYS. II you are willing to send a
reasonable to help defray the expense OF my be-
ing In Washington. looking out for Maine interests
shall be glad to receive 1t. My address Is as above.
Some OF those who received these let
tiers, mostly fourth class postmasters, are
angry, and showed the letters. One let
ter. of the import given above, is
now on file at the White House. 1t has
not aroused any kindly feelings on the
Presidents part toward Mr.. Brown.
If the President is indignant what should
be the feelings Of the men whose money
Brown has robbed them OF in the above
manner So goes this reform admins
tration."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05

When Baby was sick, We gave her Csstoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
Whom she became Miss, she chung to Castoris,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-05
6peoJal Advertisements.

Swat advesttss1eHts, rot exceeding eAyes I...
coming wnder the Mead Of WANTED, FoR AT
rDr IS cents. tArss tt~ss or 40 cents, and one 49,
for 80 ceMts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-03
ibout Duplicating PERCEPTIONS.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
How many times may bottle travel to the
apothecary 5? is a question that was brought up
in Connecticut court recently. The prescrip-
ton on this particular bottle called for pint of
gin. 1t was recorded and numbered by the
Rockville druggist. and few DAYS later the
bottle was again returned to be filled. For re-
peating the prescription he was summoned to
appear before magistrate on the charge of
illegal liquor selling. Testimony of physicians
was introduced to show whether a liquor pre-
scrptiOn differed from an ordinary one, and,
though the doctors all agreed that 1t was pre-
cisely the same as any other. they did not agree
as TO who owned prescription. 4 three-cOr-
nered testimony was ELECTED, one N. ID. being
OF the opinion that prescription belongs to the
druggist. another holding that il was the
property OF the doctor and third that, as the
patient paid for. the prescription, il certainly
should be his. The complaint against the drug
gist was dismissed because there was nothing to
show an intent to furnish a regular supply of
liquor in defiance of the law. as the prosecuting
agent for Law and Order Society had claimed.
But 1t starts discussion on a very important
point, viz, how many times should lauOr or
morphine prescriptions be flled2 Physicians
who give them for an emergency and may be
unaware they they are used for the qualification
OF habit, have not adopted any marking of q
prescription to show how often it may be filed
Even this would be of little use if the prescrip-
ton or copy of it is held by such a patient
who chooses to take it from place to place
Druggists frequently furnish copies of prescrip-
lions. for their customers uses in travelling.
If each apothecary could stamp upon each sue
ceedng duplicate the number OF times a bottle
had been filled when it left his hands. some
check on this abuse OF liquor or morphine pre-
ScriptiOns might be reached
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-03
JOGGING FOR FROST FISH.
How Tom.C0ds Are Caught Without
Halt I'm Connections Waters.

From the Norwich Bulletin
Jigging tor frost fish is now the sport here.
At this season the fish crowd into the shallow
water along the shores OF the Thames. When
the first ice makes. the frostnsh igger il out for
business. he needs no bait. but, knowing the
habits of the fish, relies wholly upon stratagem.
He provides himself with two sticks two feet in
length. Upon the end of one he ties o cluster
OF oak leaves, and at the eud Of the other he
tastens sharp hook, making miniature gaff.
Hetakes his ''bushed" stick and puts it down in
from eight inches to q foot and u half OF water
and begins to osciliate it patiently. and the
frost fish come to it as pet dogs or cats come to
meat. They swim slowly beneath it, rubbing
against the leaves and expressing signs OF
gratefulness at finding such shelter, when the
Jig is deity lowered alongside of them and they
are jerked out OF the water with sudden
ness that must astonish evea a fish. The fish
do not to seem get frightened but continue 10
swarm beneath the leaves and be ''hooked up
rs long as the jigGer has patience to pull them.
In this way bushels of tom-cods are caught
annually from the Thames.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-03
zine Gospel temperance sabbath
SCHOOL,,

10 the Editor Of The EVENING STAR:
In The STAR of Monday, the 10Th inst. "Win
Ter Resident" in speaking OF the Sabbath school
that met at 3 p. m last Sabbath for the first
time In their new hall at No. 203 street north
west, In calling it the ''non-sectarian Sunday
school. has left out the very important designa-
ton OF the school. oy emitting the word temper
ance The very appropriate title of the school.
whlcn has been put upon its beautiful banner
winch the writer of this note was honOred in
presenting TO one OF the classes a few Sahbaths
since, Is this: The Gospel Temperance Sabbath
schOoL The school was first started and first
held few months since in the .'old market
hall. hall fitted and furnished for the express
purpose OF holding in it temperance meetings.
AND 10 may be well for the moral and Christian
portion OF our city to know, that this hall was
thus lifted and furnished at some considerable
expense, and almost wholly by our nobiy re-
formed temperance men, men who are still
ardenfiy working in the great field Of temper
ence, and the whole work OF temperance and
the shoot that has grown out OF IL.
may DE looked upon, in no little degree as
attributable TO the influence left behind
MN IN the name and memory of Bud
Eagieston- The school now numbering some
nearly two hundred. is very m UGH in need of AN
addition to its noble corps of both male and
female teachers. Who will come from the
churches Of our city, and aid in the good work?
=. II. b.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-03
A Tale OF Two congressman.
fha.S arr- VorI

FROM the view York Times.
The story Of the Washington Literary Man
and the Two Congressman is a melancholy one.
but it is perhaps better to tell it in the Joyous
ChristmaHlde" than 1t would be to tell it in a
season Ofgloom and plumbers bills
1t is alleged that there recently appeared In
the Congressional Record two speeches. one pur-
porting u be the speech of Congressman Y and
the Otherthe speech of Congressman Y What
was peculiar in regard to these two speeches
was thatthey were identical. Congressman X
appeared TO have made precisely the same
speech as that made by Congressman Y, and
neither distinguished legislator gave the least
credit tothe other.
The exclamation Of this phenomenon was SIM
pie. yet Iowerfcl 1t is said that Washington
literary nan wrote speech for Congressman X,
who, afte accepting the speech declined to nav
the authr the full price demanded for it.
Thereupol the literary man. who had retained a
copy OF tie speech. sold it to Congressman Y,
and both Congressman, having obtained leave
to print tleir speeches, were Mortified at finding
that each had. by an unaccountable coincidence,
printed the same speech.
OF the wickedness Of the literary man there
can be nOquestOn. He is guilty of having tr-
fled with the foest feelings OF two eminent
statesmen, and OF placing them in position
which they will have to spend the remainder of
their lives IN explaining. Moreover. the literary
man was guilty OF dishonesty He obtained
two prices Tor one speech, which was eXtortion-
ate and morally, if not legally, dishonest. What
a contrast to this man was afforded by the noble
South CAROLINA colored minister who told his
congregation that selling their votes for S25was
wrong, and that ''ten dollars was all any mans
vote wasworth!" No man who reads the speech
of the two Congressman can honestly say that
it was worth the $50 which the literary man is
said to have charged Congressman Y. Had the
literary nan charged only SIS for it, and had he
sold 1t oily once, he would now be enjoying the
comfort Of an approving conscience, instead of
knOwingin the depths Of his heart that he has
committed dishonest act
The two congressman are now strong oppo-
nents Of The system which permits the printing
of speeches that have not been delivered in the
House, and claim that tits a system essentially
dishonest and fruitful OF abuses. Congressman
X goes still further and thinks that no states
man should be required to pay for his speech
until ten days after it has been delivered and
printed in the Record, thus rendering it impos-
sibe for literary man to sell the same speech
to two legislators. This ia certainly a good
suggestion. and it might be amended by the cir
culaton among statesmen of pledge binding
the signers to give no more employment to
the literary man in question, and to deal only
with certain specified speech writer's of known
honesty and deicacy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-03
Man Successfully Defined.

From the n. Y Star.
Man that is married to woman is of many days
and full of trouble.
In the morning he draws his salary, and in
the evening
Behold. it is gone
1t is q tale that is told
1t is vanished, aud no man knows whittier it
gOeth.
He riseth up clothed in the chilly garments
Of the night
And seeketh the somnolent paregoric
Wherewith to soothe his infant posterity.
He cometh as horse or OK
And draweth the chariot Of his offspring.
He spendeth his sheKels in the purchase of fine
linen
To cover the bosom ofhis
Family;
Yet himself is seen at the gates of the city
With one suspender.
Yea; he is altogether wretched.