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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06
q. A. II.
Meeting 81 the Committee on the Recsp-
ton OF the National Encampment.

The committee of the Maine G. A. r. on
the reception of the National Encampment at
Portland next June held meeting at the
Augusta House last evening. Department
Commander Williams occupied the chair.
The committee on hotels reported that they
had communicated with the proprietors of all
the IS hotels at Old Orchard and received
favorable answers from quite number.
Trains are to run every half hour between
the two places. The committee on location
reported that they had succeeded in securing
nearly all of the Promenade. Col. A c.
Hamlin and Gen. Selden Connor were added
to the transportation committee. Arrange
ments have been perfected with w. Edgar,
Grand Trunk passenger agent, giving round
for the passage east between the
10Th and 23nd of June, and for return until
july 18th Gov. Robe stated that he should
recommend that the legislature grant an ap-
preparation to aid in entertaining the encamp-
ment. Gov Robbie is chairman of the COM
mittee on finance. Col. A. C. Hamlen, Gen.
j. S. Bangs and Commander Williams are
also on the committee. Col Benz. Pardee,
while he is in the State will deliver free lee
lures on 1.-The New South" kilograms have
been forwarded to New Orleans to ascertain
whether the Great Eastern could be secured
for the encampment. An answer is expected
today. Circulars in regard to petitions, ETC.,
have been forw arded to all the Posts in the
State. Henry Little of Auburn, on account
of ill health. resigned his position on the
committee; B. J. Hill of the same city being
elected to fill the vacancy. James VI. SAT-
ford of Portland was authorized to print the
guide of the encampment, the secretary, to
superintend the work. The committee ad-
iourned to meet in Portland the l4th inst
The next meeting of the Department of
Maine will possibly be held the last of the
present month, but probably the first of Feb
ruary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06
Examining the state Treasurer's Ac
counts.

The committee to examine the State
Treasurer's accounts met yesterday after,
noon at o'clock. The members are Coun-
cillors Bolster and Cornish and Messrs.
Rufus Prince of Turner, Fred W.
Richie of Winterport, and General
John L. Hodson, Bangor. Messrs.
Hatch and Crockett were first appointed rs
members from the council but being unable
to attend. on account of other duties. the
other two gentlemen of the council filled the
vacancy The committee organized with the
choice of Mr.. Bolster as chairman, and Mr..
Prince, secretary. The committee will be
occupied some ten days in making the ex-
animation, after which they will report to the
legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

Few men in this State are better known
than Camp Meeting John Allen, the veteran
of Names summer grove meetings, and he
counts his friends by thousands, to whom
nothing is more acceptable as souvenir OF
the aged worker than one of his photographs.
To meet the demand Mr.. Allen visited the
photograph gallery of G, o. Aver, this city,
and as a result Mr.. Aver has furnished him
with ll3 dozen, or 1856 photographs, all of
which were obtained from the negative made
At the first sitting. Some were sold while
others were given away, and it is said that he
never visits a camp-meeting without num-
Der of them in his possession. His visit to
the legislature is one of the forthcoming
events
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

Members of the legislature VINO have not
secured their board for the winter, will find
first class rooms at the we'll known Cony
House. Carriage will run to the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

Mr. Howard Ovens Biographical Sketches
of Members of the Legislature will be ready
for delivery to-day. Members who have
ordered in advance may cali on Mr.. Owen at
the Farmer office to-day, for their copies, as
they will de delivered to them at the State
House on Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

countryman drove up Water street with
a load of produce yesterday morning and
hitched his horse in front of Philbrook
Leiccth:.yIi's store. Hardly had the animal got
well established when it slipped on the ice
and fell upon its side. Bystanders gathered
and held the animal down, until the fasten-
ing were loosened, whom it arose safe and
sound. One thill was broken. The horse
was not properly shod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

Eighteen head of fat oxen and mich COWS
were shipped to Boston from Augusta at II
o'clock Yesterday forenoon. They had been
driven through from Somervile last week,
Goodwi in & Norton and John Turner being
the shippers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06
RICHMOND.

A slight fire occurred in the store OF . W.
Richard. last Sunday evening at, ~ L. M
The store was not damaged so much as 'he
ID era Richards was well insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

There will be game of polo at the rink
this evening, between the Alamedas and
Granite Citys. There have been two league
games between these clubs, each team win
ming one game. The goal boxes will be
used for the first time in this rink.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

Mr. James Stevens will run the confection-
cry department at the State House the COM
ing winter. He had his counter and show
case in position Yesterday, and was unpack-
remunerative traffic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

The locomotives of the Maine Central
Railroad were draped in mourning yesterday,
in respect to the memory of ex-Gov. Coburn,
,rho was one of the officers of the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

The week of prayer will be observed by
union prayer meetings. Those yet remain
ing for the week are as follows Tuesday, at
$50 o'clock, at the Congregational chapel /;
Friday, at 2.30 at the First Baptist church !;
Saturday, at 7.30, at the Methodist church.
cordial invitation is extended to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06
DECEMBER TERM
OF the superior Court. Judge Whitshouse
Presiding.
MONDAY, Jan. 9TH.

MONDAY, Jan. 9th.
Croker vs. Bushey. Verdict for the deft.
Geo. H. Getcheil VS.. Darius Meader. l..
t. Carleton, for pltf., A. NJ. Spear for the
deft. Assumpsit on account annexed to writ
10 recover a balance of Sa5. 10 for hay. De-
fence, payment. Testimony closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

The wire goal boxes came on the yesterday
afternoon 4 o'clock train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06
FANCY PRINTING.

,e.. reed of fancy and engraved dance orders.
names announcements, wedding and visiting
pfoss large and varied assortment OF samples can
csru n.s no found at this ONCE Have new and de-
slwNs stvies of type for doing nice work. Samples
s snnt hy mail and prices quoted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

Good sleighing was reported on the Brook
road, Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

Smells are biting well down at "mile rock,
80 the fishermen say. One man caught sixty
there in an hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

Apples are higher in England. The latest
auota,ions from Liverpool place the price at
10 shillings per barrel, with no prospect of a
fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

The firm of Morse & Co., ice dealers, has
dissolved partnership,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

The boys had festive time of it, skating
an the river yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

We are without returns from only ten of the
members elect, but the names and politics of
these appear in their proper places in these
sketches. OF the large body Of members from
whom We have complete returns, the following
facts are collated. The Oldest members are
Colonel VIM. Dickey of Fort Kent, and Samuel
P. Barton, Esq, Of Windsor, who are both of the
same age-74. Col. Dickey has also served more
years in the Legislature than any other member.
The youngest member is Edward Z. Chase, ESQ.,,
of Buehill, who is tweniy-three. Nine of the
members are between 20 and 80 years of age,
twenty-four between 80 and 40, fifty-one between
40 and 30, thirty-two between so and so, thirteen
between so and 20, and four between 20 ana so.
Some have not reported their ages. One hundred
and twenty-six were born in this State. There is
large and unusual proportion Of new members,
only twenty having had Legislative expert
ence. Sixteen received a collegiate course,
thirty-fve an academic course, and the remainder
were educated at the peoples college, the common
and high school, at the chimney corner, and out
in the world, in active life There are seventeen
single men in the lower branch. All the mutitu-
dinous professions and occupations are embraced,
and nearly all the nominally Christian religions.
Other statistics are given follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

1t is expected that Secretary z. A. Gilbert
will open the agricultural department at the
State House, to day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

big invoice of baggage came on the
o'clock train yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

Monday evening, January 26, is the date
fixed upon for Miss Fogler's Concert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06
THE LEGTSLaTORs.


Following is summary of Mr.. Howard
OWENS Biographical Sketches of the mem
bers of the Legislature:
SENATE.
:. Inc Senate is composed of 81 members. Fer
the nrst time for many years, all the members
are republican. The Oldest member at the board
Is Hon. David FL. Cole of Cumberland, who is
10; the youngest member is Hon. Ansel L. Lum-
oert OF Aroostook. We have complete returns
from all bet one of the members. With the ex-
cepnon OF statement of politics, the facts in his
case are necessarily omitted. Two of the mem
oers are between 80 and 40 years of age, thirteen
between 10 and SO years of age, seven between
90 and 60. four between 60 and 20, and two only
between 20 and so. The members are all natives
OF the State with the exception Of three. Six are
graduates of colleges, fifteen received an academ-
zeal education, and the remainder had only the
advantages afforded by the district or common
and high schools. Twenty three have had legis-
iatlve experience. There are bnt three unmarried
men at the board. Other statistics of the Senate
are compiled as follows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

There was a narrow escape from serious
conhagration at Mitchelrs blacksmith shop on
the east side Saturday night. About i O'Clock
while Messrs. Dolliver and Stone were pass
ing along Bangor street on their way home
from their places of business, they noticed
faint light rejecting from the interior on
window of the shop. Their suspicious were
at once aroused and proceeding to the build
ing they discovered that the inside was filled
with smoke Not being acquainted with the
premises they at once aroused Mr.. d. b.
Chandler who resided near. He, bursting
open the door or the shop, took prompt
measures, and by the judcious application OF
barrel of water which stood by. entinguished
the flames 1t was then found that an aper-
ture several feet in diameter bad been burned
out beneath the stove, a large timber being
nearly severed. There was large quantity
OF intlammable material at hand, and had not
the timely discovery beenmade, Mr.. Mitchells
entire block of buildings would undoubtedly
have been destroyed. The fire is supposed
to have caught from the bottom of the stove
The fire on the inside heating through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06
KEELER'S
Little ] oker" Pocket PrintingWheel

Selfinking. novel; finely niekeled closes dust tight
Prints cards, envelopes, books and linen indelby.
Bankers and business men say II 'sperfect prin
ter" Teachers, Students and Travelling Statesmen
can make money fast and not interfere with their
regular business. Live Agents Wanted. Send 2-cent
stamp for catalogue and terms. Do il now
kEELER's LITTLE JOKER CO., cor. Main and
Seneca Sts., Buffalo, MY. dec23d&wim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06

William Bolton is what might be called
prudent fellow and one who improves oppor-
tunities Back of the Journal office beneath
spreading willow stood during the summer
an old boat -house, some twelve feet long by
four wide and six feet in height. At the be-
ginning of the cold season Bolton fitted the
box up as q winter residence. The cracks
were battened, sheathing paper judiciously
applied and the house made warm and snug
stove was added and bunk constructed
Mr.. Bolton moved in and for several weeks
has resided there in peace and contentment
Occasionally several of his chums drop in and
spend the night with him. 1t comes very
handy for him to secure fish dinner. All
that is necessary is to step out upon the river
few rods distant, cut hole, and smelts and
anglings can be caught in abundance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-06
RESOLUTIONS

In Respect to the Memory of the Late
Ex-GOv. Coburn,
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-16
FOn THE FARM AND HOME


Scratches, or grease. in a horse, is
due to disordered blood. loaded with
impurities which should have been
carried off through the kidneys or
bowels. 1t usually accompanies uri-
nary disorder. and is most prevalent
among horses which are fed largely
upon grain. Exposure Of the legs to
mud or wet, or melting snow, aggra-
Yates the condition of the skin, and
assists in the infammatory eruption.
The treatment should be to give cool
ing medicines, as twelve to sixteen
ounces Of EPSON salts, followed by
mild diuretlcs, as one ounce doses Of
sweet spirits Of inter. But a change
of food viii be helpful; give bran
mash, with some cut roots If possible.
Wash the legs in warm water and soft
soap. and then apply q solution Of one
dram Of sulphate Of zinc in a pint Of
water. The inter should be continued
for ten days or two weeks. The legs
must be strictly protected from con-
tact with manure or mud.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-16
cARDINAL apoLosKEY DEAD.

After seven hours Of Inconsistencies life
hiokered ont without pain 10 the Prelate, his
death-bed surrounded by all his relatives and
many Of the most prominent clergymen OF
the diocese. He passed away peacefully at
1850 o'clock Saturday morning. For over
two hours he was dying; the flow Of his feeble
pulse became weaker and weaker, fiickered
and then the throbbing Of his heart stopped.
There was no struggle. Dissolution was un
accompanied by any physical agony or suffer-
ing. For an hour or more he helplessly lay
back on the pillows arranged by loving hands.
All Of his relatives were gathered around his
bedside, and their grief could be no greater
than that Of his Beloved brethren Of the
clergy, who were near at hand.
II was few minutes past one O'Clock when
DR.. keyes emerged from the house, accom-
panied by Father Daubrosse.
"The Cardinal is dead" he exclaimed with
great feeling. 'He has just passed away as
peacefully as any Christian could desire. He
iell of to sleep, and there was no trace Of
pain"
Cardinal McCloskey was born in Brooklyn
March 10, 1910. His home in the then small
town Of 1900 inhabitants was at the corner Of
Lawrence street and Myrtle avenue. Both his
father and mother were natives Of the County
OF Derry, Ireland, and emigrated to this cOun-
try only few years prior to his birth.
The red berretts, the insignia of his Office,
was conferred ON Cardinal McCloskey April
~, 1875, in st. Patrick's. The Cathedral was
thronged, and it was the greatest event in the
history of the Catholic Church in New Yorkc ity
il not in the country. Seven archbishops, more
than twenty bishops and hundreds Of the clergy
witnt ssed The imposing ceremonies. Arch
bishop Bayley, OF Baltimore, was specially
designated by the Pope in his name to confer
the berretta, which bad been brought to New
York by Monsignor Roncetti, the Papal Alb
egate, accompanied by Count Marofoschi, Of
lie Papal Guard.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-16
LIncoIn,s Visitor.

Mr.. Lincoln was quite i'll early in the
winter of 1868, and was not inclined
to listen to all the bores who called at
the White House. One day, just as
one of these pests had seated himself
for a long interview, the Presidents
physician happened to enter the room,
and Mr.. Lincoln said, holding out his
hands
doctor, what are these blOtches ?''
"That's varioloid, or mild smallpox, 4"
said the doctor.
They're all over me- It is conta-
gious. believe" said Mr.. Lincoln.
Every contagious, indeed" replied
the Esculapian attendant.
"Well, can't stop, Mr.. Lincoln 1
just called to see how you WERE" said
the visitor.
"Oh, don't be in a hurry, sirl' pla-
cidly replied the Executive.
"Thank you, sir; I'll call again, re-
piled the visitor, executing a mastery
retreat from a fearful contagion.
"DO. sir" said the President. Some
people say they could not take very
well to my proclamation, but now.
am happy to say, have something that
everybody can take" By this time the
visitor was making desperate break
for Pennsylvania avenue, which he
reached on the double-quick.-Ben.
Per5eg Poor IN S1nnySOuth.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-16

There is probably no food better
adapted to forcing a healthy, rapid
growth Of young stock than ground oil
cake, and in fact we might say there is
no food better for all kinds of stock.
Old broken down horses are made to
look sleek and fat by feeding oil cake,
while the young stock can be forced in
growth to a wonderful extent. Corn
and oats are hard to digest for young
stock, and often cause disease both in
the stomach and mouth. We frequent
ly hear complaints that calves and colts
are not doing well, although fed an
abundance of grain, and have invaria-
bly, found in such cases that they were
troubled either with constipation or
sore mouth. or both. The first years
growth on a calf or colt is worth more
than the two following, and should be
crowded as fast as possible. During
the first year the foundation is laid,
and Eif dwarfed and cramped from
starvation or neglect, can only make a
scrub at maturity. The time to make
large frames is during the first year,
and without large frames the prospect |
for draft or beef are By no means en-
,ouraging.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-16

DR.. A. P. Sharp, of Baltimore, who
is thorough chemist and a good prac-
tical farmer, recently exhibited to the
editor Of the Maryland Farmer a field
Of timothy grass. upon which be had
made a test OF ground limestone as a
fertilizer The following note copied
from the Maryland Farmer, gives the
interesting result
1.-THE timothy was in blossom and
ready to be cut; but in the midst of
this timothy we observed lines Of very
rich clover, and upon further observa-
ton we found that these lines, which
were plain and distinct to the eye,
formed the letters and words, "A. P.
s., June 4th.' Our curiosity as to the
matter led to inquiries, and we Leaned
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-16
The MorId,s Chnmnion.

Mr. Edward Hanlan, the great oars
man, and until his recent contest with
Beach in Australia, the champion of the
world, may certainly be looked upon as
an authority in everything affecting ath-
letic sports. Before leaving Australia for
this country, he wrote letter in which
he stated that he had used St. Jacobs Oil
with the most beneficial results. He
found it a reliable remedy for muscular
pains in the arms and limbs, and from
his personal experience took great plea
sure in recommending it. No stronger
proof of the truth of what is claimed for
st. Jacobs Oil could be furnished than
this, and it will undoubtedly carry great
weight with all thoughtful and intelli-
gent people.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-16
Schools and Press of Mexico,


1t is a lamentable fact that but a
small portion of the Mexican people are
able to read and write. The total
number Ofilliterate persons is not def
nitely known, there being no accurate
census returns to which references can
be made. The most reliable estimate
that can be arrived at places the num-
Der at 100000, or fully two-thirds of
the entire population.
1t is safe to say that of all the daily
papers published in the City of Mexico
no one of them has a circulation of 500
copies outside of the city of publication,
while it is more than probable that the
combined outside circulation of all the
dailies will not exceed that number.
1 have been in a Mexican city of II, 900
inhabitants, where not single copy of
a daily newspaper was subscribed for
by the entire native population, and
where not fifty newspapers of any kind
were received at the post-office, except
those addressed to residents and visitors
of foreign birth.-Iadtanapolis Times.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-16

The State elections Of the current year are a
follows:
Arkansas viii elect, at a special election, No
yember 10, an Associate Justice Of the Supreme
Court
Colorado will elect on Tuesday, Nov. g. a
Judge Of its Supreme Court.
Connecticut will elect on Tuesday Nov 3,
onC-aalf of its Slate Senate for one year only
and the members of its House Of Representa-
tives.
Iowa will elect on Tuesday, November 8,
Governor and other State officers and Legisla-
ture
Maryland will elect on Tuesday. November
8, Controller and Clerk of the Court OF Ap-
peals.
Massachusetts, will elect on Tuesday, Nov. 8,
Governor and other State officers and Legisla-
ture, and vote upon proposed amendment
to the Constitution,
Mississippi will elect on Tuesday Nov. 8,
Governor and other State Officers and Legis-
lature.
Nebraska will elect on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Su-
preme Judge aud Regents Of the State Univer-
sity.
New Jersey will elect on Tuesday Nov. 8, part
Of its S nate and the Assembly.
New York will elect on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Governor and the other State officers, five Jus.
tees Of the Supreme Court, and both branches
Of the Legislature.
Pennsylvania will elect on Tuesday, Nov. 8,
State Treasurer.
Rhode Island elected on Wednesday, April
l, the Republican candidates for Governor
and other State officers and Legislature.
Virginia viii elect on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Gov
ernor, Ideutenant-Goyernor, and Attorney
General, and Legislature.
Milford chronicle., 1885-10-16
What Makes Complexion.

A pigment under the epidermis
makes the complexion. The colored
person has black pigment, the bru-
nette light brown pigment. and the
blonde a still lighter pigment. When
there is no pigment in the skin, an Al
bino is the result. with pink eyes, white
hair. and white skin. When there is
an excess of pigment, freckles, moIes
and birth-marks appear. FrecEles are
not alone due to the action of the sun.
Some people have them in abundance
on the parts Of the body not exposed
to the sun. The hairs are hollow
tubes and have supply Of pigment
sent into them which determine the
color Of the hair. The pigment comes
from the blood. White hair may be
from absence Of pigment or from the
presence Of cir in the tubes.