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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-06-08

Highest degree of quality in
sures lowest cost and best work.
The price per gallon higher
but quantity needed is less than
if any other paints were used.
Any Building that is not salts
factorily painted with it or upon
which its use has not cost less
than if other paints had been used
will be re-painted at our expense.
For sale by
WARD s. COGAN.
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If you have cstsrrh, use the surest remed,
DIR. Sage's. june2t M&Tb&w1w
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While the danger OF embarrassing de-
pletion of the treasury gold has probably
bees averted for some time TO come. the
silver question Is still giving the treasury
officials anxious thought. The admins
trstion. from the president down, is out
spoken In It's opposition to the continua-
ton Of silver coinage. but is hardly pre-
pared as yet to give Treasurer Jordan his
way. and discontinue that coinage at the
beginning Of the next fiscal year.
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STATE AGENCY

sor the New England Grape xA Lace kennlsbinFC.
Did Grape Laces, Hermann ana grenadines, howeve
,oied or faded, reanished, wa. rsnted equal rev
New Grape greatly improved.
B. White Laces handsomely olesnsed at love-.
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EX8
TYPHOID FEVER.

I am sixty seven years old, and have lived in this
(HslD county all my life. Up to twenty eight years
ago was regarded as the strongest man In the
neighborhood-the most robust in health. In No.
vember, 1886, had long and serious spell of ".
phoid fever. 1t left me emacsted and a cripple In
my right leg. At times that limb swollen an
enormous size being twice as large as its natural
condition, All infamed and angry in appearance
From my knee down small e. and at the
ankle large ulcer came, which discharged poison.
Gus matter. My whole system became infected
The doctors would patch me up for awhile. but the
ulce would never heal The mercury and po,a IN
with which they dosed me Brought on rheumatism
and dyspepsia. was object of pity to all nv
friends ONE thought that the only way to save
life was ampuiation. continued TO grow worse
and for three years have not worn a shoe Hone
had almost left me. Swiits Specific was suggested,
and commenced its use ut once. From the very
first began TO feel better. have taken thirty six
bottles, and the shadows which had darlene my life
for twenty eight years have all been dss pated The
effect of the medicine has been won ierful indeed
To day am able TO attend to all my farming inter.
esfs, and walk from one to Hve miles per da,. am
satisfied that the disease is entirely broken up and
he ceforth am to be free from those terrible appre.
tensions and suffering which formerly made my / Re
miserable ~wift's spec ic has done more for me In
one year than all the drug medicine prescribed
BY physicians did In twenty eight years and most
cheeriully bear this testimony of its merits.
WIN. X. REED.
Hall County, Ca, Feb. %, 1885.
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STEAM FEATHER BED RENovATING

Qft0c4s
STEAM FEATHER BED EENOvATlNG
Feather Beds, Pillows and curied hair cleansed b.
steam. The only way that moths and worms can 6t
destroyed. 1t fs absolutely unsafe to beds anu
pillows after sickness death until they have beer
thoroughly renovated BY steam at the
Sssn on ss1ss ! Fsss. oyssg Establishment,
Water st. ,AuGusta, Me-, Established 1867
EMILE BARBER 4 CO.
Awarded First Premium at Maine State Fair
Any kinds Of Dress Goods, in the pieces, or mao
INTO garments. Ribbons, Fringes, Sacks, Velvet
Slippers, Kids, Feathers, etc., dyed OF
Also Gents garments dyed. cleansed, repaired
and pressed ready to wear. Carpets and Lace Cur
ainscleansed Velvet trimmings of sleighs dyed and
restored to their primitive celor withoutany ripping
Goods received and returned promptly by express
send for circular pricelist. Prices reduced. Orders
olicited BY mail. express or In any Agency. Beds
alled and delivered If desired.
II. PENNIMAN. Agent for Winthrop.
MISS L. GROvENOR, Agent Halloweu,
MRS. GOODWIN & COLE, Agt. Gardiner.
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ONLY first quality BICYCLE at nominal price,
Has no Competitor for Quality, Workmanship, Fin.
In or Price IN England or America Ball Bearings
to wheels. Hollsw Forks and Backbone. Price, 50
inch sl07 so Finish, enamel.
THE CELEBRATED LIGHT ROADSTER. The
only light weight machine that is thoroughly strong
and able to stan the rough road without mi ury
RUDGE TRlCYCLES AMI Ia DENIS
For further information send for Ca alogue call
upon G. 4. DUN ION. Sole Agent for kenn. bee
County. Augusta, Me. Examine sample Light
Roadster at Fairbanks Gun Store. mayldu
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NA1aNYcN Ladies and Young .ep, in city or
WA Gu country, TO work for us at their
homes. Permanent employ nent; no instructions to
buy. Work sent by mail distance Objrc,ion).
50 to 9l3 per eek can be made. No canvassng
No stamp for reply. Please address HoME MING
Co., Boston, Mass. p. y. Box 1911.
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bv IR GERALD LAMB for
w instruction. al The fano and Organ. ard in
Harmony in Augusta, balloweI and Gardiner
Mr. L. ia the orgaais of st. Marks Church.
and member OF firmly college, London. For terms
apply at or address i3 CHAPEL ST.. Augusta.
feb edit ,
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W0ntcds

coat. pant and vest makers.
w Steady work and highest wages.
s. l.. HUNTINGTON. Merchant Tailor,
apr2dtf IgS Water ST.. Augusta, Me.
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For Safe.

ENOR SAu.E-At bargain. $500 buys q snug
Il little cottage and stable. all in good repair, sit
uated on East side in first, class n-ighborhood
Terms easy. Address Lock Box 1903, Augusta. Me.
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TO Let

ITO LET-A pleasant and convenient tenement
L for small family, at No. IS Melville st. In.
quire on the premises of Geo. M. Allen, Druggist
juneedtf
National Republican., 1885-10-31

ROCKVILLE, Mp, oct 30.-With bated breath
the politicians wait next Tuesdays result Ina
recent letter from Damascus, the twelfth dis.
trict, the correspondent says that james Dhw.
son, Republican candidate for clerk of circuit
court, has many friends in that section.
a Prohibition or third party has arisen here,
with Henry Taylor for comptroller and Frank
SappingtOn for clerk Of court of appeals.
Misses Lille Caruana and Lulu Sloussa of
Washington, have returned to their homes
from ClnTksburg.
o. d. KnsmRn, of the War Department Is ut
the Montgomery House seeing 10 the status of
the war claims of Montgomery county farmers.
Miss Ida COppingcr, daughter of Mr.. william
Coppingcr, secretary oithe American Cooni2a-
ton Society of Washington, is visiting Miss
Mans, sister OF Lieut. Mans, U. 5. A.
Court begins Nov. o. ana II short session is
expected on account of the small amount of
business on hand lOl trials, l0J rccogniznnccs
20 appeals, 81 appearances II judiclals %
criminal trials, and criminal appearances
completing the docket.
The resignation OF Rev w. S. o. Thomas as
pastorofthc Baptist Church was accepted, and
bined churches ut POolesyille, Germantown,
and Nj. Zion.
seyenty.eight marriage licenses have been
issued since Jan. ], and among the marriages
of recent date are those of Miss Laura d. Wat
kins and Titus g. Day: Miss Sarah a. Moss, of
Washington, and II. IIeinbuck.
Miss Wolf, Of Frederick; John Walker, of
West Washington, and Mr.. Martin Stang, of
Jacksonville, died during this week.
There is no typhoid fever In Rockville now,
and its reputation for health is fully deserved,
as noted by the fact that Justice Harlan prefers
1t to Washington aud has removed here for the
winter. Tom CARLYLE.
National Republican., 1885-10-31

RAILWAY NOTES.


The Southern Pacific railroads (Atlantic
SYSTEM total gross earnings in August were
sTi0,l30, an increase OF Sl53,9lS. The operating
expenses were SilO,09O, au increase of S376.
Net earnings sS20, li0, an increase OF Sl53Gi2.
At the general annual meeting of the Grand
Trunk Railway Company, at London, last
Wednesday, II was announced that arrange
ments had already been made and orders
issued with view to raising rates and effect.
ing an amlcable division of traffic Also that
1t was probable that friendller arrangements
with the Canadian Pacific Company will be
soon effected.
The Pacific system Of the Southern Pacific
company during last August made gross earn
ings sl,0O,36l; the operating expen 'es were
S7s5, net earnings, Sl.ll52l9. The total
net earnings Of the company, including the
Atlantic and Pncillc systems, were Sl,iSO,7n,
from which, deducting interest on bonded
debt and all other expenses and charges
(sl,2ll 1898, leaves net profit S2G9,3SG.
The statement Is made officially that the At
lantic and Pacific Railroad Company will have
its connection with the Southern Pacific com.
pCted within the next two weeks. This will
make the shortest line to San Francisco for the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe route, and will
add very largely 1t is believed, to the earnings
of the Atlantic and Pacific Company, which,
up to the present time, has had no western
outlet, and has therefore been dependent en-
tircly upon its local business II will be an
active competitor for u considerable portion OF
the business of the Union Pacific Company.
National Republican., 1885-10-31

Agood thing though new, soon becomes so
well known that 1t seems old. Thus NJ. Kauf
mans clothing palace, Eighth aud | streets
southeast, is quite an ancient establishment
Al once, too, Il has acquired all the reliability
Of age so fair aud straightforward ls Mr., kaut
man and everyone connected Win his blsi'
ness. How he can offer such excellent goods
nt prices so lOw-ior which see advertisement
Is a puzzle, but that he can, and still live, Is
evident, for never was merriGr man, man more
alert than he. The Palace" erected b. It's
part of Washington, even the most remote, lni
The money saved by going there for your needs
win render those needs cheaper than II you
had purchased them next door. This Cllito-
a proud ornament to its seotion--is on the line
Of the Pennsylvania avenue cars, aud IN sight
Of, and only few squares distant from, the
main entrance to the navy yard, The windows
are tOsteiully arranged with articles Of cloth
ing, all distinctly marked with their very
reasonable prices.
National Republican., 1885-10-31

The special announcement of Douglass's
ladies' and mems furnishing ba2ar corner of
and Ninth streets, one of the largest and most
enterprising firms in that department in Wash
ington, is made in to.day's issue. Our readers
Will learn from the advertisement that ladies,
gentlemen, children, all, can be supplied with
underwear OF every description and pattern
suitable:ior the season. Special attention is
invited to the woo:underwear department.
Patrons are assured that reliable goods will be
supplied, and, in case of failure, ifany that
dissatisfied customers can return the goods
and receive their purchase money. An invita-.
tlon is EeNtended toa special examination of
their stock of the wei known Cartwright IL
Warmers superior underwear. Dress shirts
and their special brand of Brother Jonathan
shirts, at 81 each, are u great bargain. Even
the babies are not forgotten. Under the head
Of Infants department., which includes the
latest land lovelest styles of coats, cloaks,
plush bonnets and caps, aud scores of other
articles Of baby wear. Douglass stands at the
head Of the market in his.department of bu T.
ness; in quality aud price he deiics competition.
Reader examine his stock Our word for H. n
NOlr vision,
National Republican., 1885-10-31
noUG LASS.
A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.


We desire TO cali the attention of our friends and
'''' Wool UNDERWGAR DEPRRTMENr.
M Ia well known we handle reliable goods only,
buy from hrst hands for cash, and guarantee our
prices the lowest. Dlss itisted customers any on
The return Of articles purchased have the price
refunded IN addition to our usual large stock We
known Know English Cartwright warmers @ = and md sS str
FOR THE LADIES
We offer the following special numbers, which, We
think, cannot be duplicated:
Heavy Merino Vests and Drawers at 4sc, real
LiRnt.welght Vests and Drawers at Goc, real
value 81.
Light wool Vests and Drawers at 81, real value
iicnyy Wool Vests and Drawers at s1.4l, real
scarlet Wool Vests and Drawers at s15O, real
Scarlet Wool Vests and Drawers at So, real value
SIN; Wool Vests and Drawers o, 0, o, and IL
threads
Union Suits sizes 90 TO SO, price according to size.
Norfolk and New Brunswick and American
Hosiery Co.'s Vests ana Drawers for Ladies, Gen
tlemen, Misses, and children. .
FOR TIE CHILDREN.
Heavy Merino Vests and Pants, IL to 80, at 2bc,
Fire Merino Vests and Pants, lG to 81, at Soc
Fine Wool Vests and Pants, so, 90, ,75, SIC aui 81
Fine Scarlet Wool Vests and Pants for Misscs and
Heavy Scarlet Wool Vests and Drawers for Boys
Union suits for Misses and Boys
Cartwright " warmers, NOflOlk ana New BfnnS-
wick, and the Star Underwear for Boys Misses AMI
FOR GENTLEMEN.
Heavy MeIino Vests and Drawers ut Doc, worth
73c Medium-weight Vests aud Drawers at Zoe,
worth u. Heavy Wool Vests and Drawers u; 81,
crs ut slbO. worth So. sca,let Wool Vests and
| Drawers at $50, worth $40 Scarlet Wool Vests
nnd Drawe at -, worth S2.47. Imported Scotch
| Wool Vests and Drawers at $40 worth s3.25.
| Cartwright Warmers and the American Hosiery
Companys Underwear for Gentlemen. Heavy
| at Doc, former price T5c. Canton Flannel Drawers
| at Toe, worth 81. Heavyweight Canton Flannel
| Drawers nj 81, worth Sl,25. Updegraii's Genuine
Dog.skin Gloves at 30, s2 50. 90 - So Fo vness
| Genuine English Super stout Hose (Morley's), all
| sizes, only 25c. Merino and Cashmere Hose at
| 3d. 80, zoe and 81 per pair.
DRESS SHIRTS.
| We are showing Shirt made of fine muslin, linen
| bOsoms and bands REINFORCED thoroughly finished
our "Broher Jonathan" Shirt at 81 IL superior Ia
anything at that price in the market In both quality
| and it Look at our quaker City Shirt" at 81 so
| equal in every respect TO the best 90 Shirt.
| Shirts made to order and perfect satisfaction as
surtd, at 50 per one-hnf dozen, $1,000 per 0ne-hul
dO2en Sl2 per one-half dozen, $500 per one-hali
| Dozen - ~
Onr Infants Department Is very complete, and
includes the latest styles In Goats and Coaks, Plush
Bonncts and Caps, Long and Short Dresses Flan.
mel skirts, Worsted Jackets, Hoods, Mitts, Legglns
| Booties, Shirts, and Bands, Embroidered Shawls
| &c. Ask to see these goods. Even if you want
| nothing, II will amuse you.
| Watch this space. great surprise awaits you.
DOUGLASS, ..
LADIES AND MEMS FURNISHER,
NINTH AND 4 STREETS.
National Republican., 1885-10-31
The Second Comptroiier's Conclusions.

The second comptroller of the treasury, in
considering the accounts of Pay Director Gill
man, U. S. N, has decided that the payment
OF s1,7lito Austin p. Brown on May %, 1881,
for so barrels of pork. delivered to the bureau
ment on May D. 1881, under contract dated
Nov. 1G 1882, Is illegal, and holds that Mr.
Gilman is responsible for this sum. lie holds
that the additional sum of si,Oll being the 20
per cent. reservation, subsequently paid on the
contract, was also Illegal, but as the chief OF
the bureau directed this payment the amount
must be charged against him. In the opinion
OF the second comptroller the circumstances
attending these transactions are susceptible of
10 other Interpretation, than that they were
intended ms device to ovado the provisions OF
w requiring the contract to be let to the low
pkf bidder
National Republican., 1885-10-31

Ensign George G. Foulk, U. 8. NJ. charge
d'afiaires at Seoul, Corca, in report to the Sec
rotary of State describes the so.style1 "Amer,-
can farm " established by the king of Corea in
1879 upon the return of the embassy from the
Unitou States. The farm is IN n ilourishing
condition. ltwas planted with seeds proscUtcd
TO the embassy by The American commissioner
Of agriculture. asst ycnr the entire crop was
allowed TO 20 to seed, after q very successful
season. Large quantities of all the varieties OF
seeds were thus obtained, which were later
distributed to more than 800 localities, accom-.
Tho farming Of these seeds this year has been
very successful. The American iurm has been
very successfully stocked with blonded animals
from California; and, Mr.. Foulk believes. but
needs the advice of competent western
farmer TO become infinitely beneficial to this
Country.u
National Republican., 1885-10-31
Tic Catholic National UnIverslty.

A conference composed of the arohbIshop3
Of Baltimore, New York. Philadelphia aud
Milwaukee, and the bishops Of st. Paul,
Peoria, Richmond, and others, as well rs u
number of the Catholic clergy, Will be held IN
object of the conference is to discuss the best
mode of raising the funds requisite for building
and establishing the Catholic National unlvor-
$4,000, has already been donated by lady,
but large amount additional will be required
1t is expected that Father O'Conuell, appointed
rector Of the American College in Rome, Will
lg nrpgput
National Republican., 1885-10-31
NEXT wEEK,s EVENT.
Tho Grand Fair and Industrial Exhibit
tion of the National Rifies

The ntmory OF the National Rifles is the bust
est place in the city at the present time. En-.
crgy, activity, and industry are displayed in
every section Of the same. The plan Of decora-
tons is being rapidly perfected under the ~.
UcrNsion OF artistic workers and by Monday
next the handsome and stately building will be
completely transformed into nm emporium o [
exquisite beauty. New features. new ideas ana
novelties of the latest design are being intro
duced into this approaching fair and industrial
exhibition that Will eclipse anything of Il like
character heretofore attempted in this city.
The hall of exhibits hns been closely spaced OF
for the business men OF the cltyand others from
abroad and everyavailable foot ofspace has been
engaged. The determined effort now being made
by the Rifles to realize n sum sufficient to pay
off the mortgage on the armory building Is
being ably seconded by the people generally,
here and elsewhere The donations thus far
made are numerous, costly and beautiful, and
embrace almost every kind of an article known
to the trade. Much generosity has been shown
toward this popular military body very few,
II any, refusing to help. The gallant red
coats Justly feel proud over the success that
has thus far attended them, and they have
been quick TO realize that their effort to estab.
liSh aud maintain an excellent representative
military body of soldiers at the capital of the
nation has the Endorsement OF the people. The
entire command OF etghty.fvo men, accom-
panied by It's cadet corps and preceded by the
iull Marine band of forty pieces, will make its
annual parade Monday afternoon next. Dress
parade win be had in front Of the Arlington at
o'clock.
National Republican., 1885-10-31

Rear Admiral dc KraliCs funeral Will take
place at . p, IN, to-day from st. Johns Church,
and the remains are TO be taken to Rock Creek
Cemetery. The pall.bearers selected are Rear
AdmirGls Crosby, Quuckenbush aud Rowe
Commodore Queen lcOmmandgnt navy yard,
Pay Director LOCKER, Mai Slack, q. s. VI. C.,
Medical Inspector Bates aud Chief Engineer
Iunb
National Republican., 1885-10-31
Cholera Not Epidemic In China

j. H. Wingate, United States consul at Foo.
chow, reports to the Secretary of State under
date OF Sept Is, that frequent deaths from
cholera have occurred there within few days,
but he does not understand that tho physicians
consider Il epidemic, or that II exists AZ all at
The anchorage or among the shipping. Clean
National Republican., 1885-10-31
Mn AdnIterntinn of Tena.

Consul Wingate at Foochow reports to the
Secretary Of State in reply TO instructions from
the latter that after careful inquiry he Is un.
able to ascertain that any adultorated tea is
sold to foreigners, there being stringent rules
against Its manufacture and sale. Ho had
twice been requested by the foreign chamber
OF commerce to address the Chinese officials In
regard TO the deterioration In the quality of
Foochow teas, and similar requests had been
made to his predecessor, but not once had
there been complaint of adulteration by the
ndmixture Of any foreign substance.
National Republican., 1885-10-31

HALPAN, NOVA SCOTIA, oct. 3J.-Some scnsa.
tiOnal developments are expected to result
from the arrest Of man named Thomas
Reyno, q shoemaker, who Is charged with
having assaulted n number of little girls 10
aud IL years Old. The man. who keeps u slop
on harrington street, has for a long time, It Is
said, been in tho practice Of cniicing children
TO his place by giving them pennies, and there
accomplishing his purpose. Details of his nc
lions have been ELECTED from several girls who
were observed going into leynO's shop on
different occasions, and their story Is areyolting
one II is understood the same children i'm.
plicate other persons occupying good oiltiOns
and hitherto regarded rs repectablG In the
same crime, Reyno Is 60 years old. widower,
and grandfather.
CHOICE seats for the Nevada concert az Buck.
inEham's 1923 Pennsy ylYania aYenne northwest.
National Republican., 1885-10-31

The Colored Virginia Republican Association
met at the Carson Hotel last night. Phillip
Keith, Perry Carson, and the chairman made
addresses. Arrangements were made in part
for the transportation OF the 300 or more regis.
tered voters present. An adjournment was
taken until tonight to complete tho matter.
National Republican., 1885-10-31
DIED.

DE RRAFFT.- On Thursday, October 90 1885,
Rear Admiral ], O. l.. DE KRAFT, at his late resi-
dence, No. 1900 street. In the both year OF his
age.
Funeral service will take place at st. Johns
Church, at O'Clock Saturday, the 3lst instant.
Relatives and friends OF the family are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral services.
SCHLEY.-Suddenly, OF tctanus, on Thursday
night Gt 10 O'Clock, Mrs g. IL. SCHLEY, widow Of
the late Col. James NJ. sChey, Of Cumberland, Md.
Funeral Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Ia
street, lnterment at Rock Greek Cemetery,
Friends of the family only invited
JONEs.-On Tuesday, October 27, at midnight
TIlOs, l., JOSEs, beloved husband OF Matilda Jones'
aged 40 years and months.
Funeral from residence, l240 Eleventh street
southeast, Sunday, November l, at . p, m.
please copy
National Republican., 1885-10-31
CONTAGIOUS f!

] am native of England, and while was In that
country contracted terrible blood poison, and for
two years was under treatment as an outdoor pa
tient at Nottingham Hospital England, but was nat
cured. suffered the most ng0nizng pains in my
banes, and was covered with sores all over my body
and limbs. Finally completely lost all hope in
that country, and sailed for America and was treated
nt Roosevelt In this city, we'll by prominent
physician in New York having no connection with
the hospitals.
saw The advertisement OF Swift's Specific, and
determined to give II trial. took six bottles and
can say with great Joy that they have cured me
entirely. am us sound and well rs ever was In
my life. J.. FRED. HALF0RD.
NEW YORK CITY, June IL, 1885.
In March OF last year (1SSi) I contracted blood
poison, and being In Savannah, Ga, ut the time, 1
went into the hospital there for treatment l suf-
fered very much from rheumatism at the same time.
| did not get well under the treatment there, nor
was cured by any of the usual means. have now
taken seven bottles Of Swft's Specific and am sound
and well. 1t drove the poison out through bols on
the skin. DAN LEAHY.
JERSEY CITY, N j., Aug Z, 1885.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed Free
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
N. Y, 157 W. 23d st. Drawer 3, Atlanta. Ga.