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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

Editor of Kennebee Journal:
For weeks succeeding the appointment OF
Postmaster Fowler. Col" Morton gave no
sign of his political vitality through the col.
umns of the New Age. To sympathizinp
friends who approached him, offering conso-
lation, he assumed an air of martyrdom at
once realistic and touching in the extreme.
Even Editor Plaisted fell victim to 'Melan-
cholia," and his editorials became noticeable
IN lacking nerve tonic. A cloud of depres.
sion husg over the New Age office Since
that time the only tangible proof of the
"COl. 8" devotion to sound democratic princi-
pies, and patriotic regard for the welfare of
the country. must be sought in his monoma-
niacal screeds denouncing ex-Postmaster
Manley.
Mr. Morton's idea of journalism as connect
ed with party politics, cannot be expected to
rise above the low level of personal scurrilitv
and abuse: and no better portrait of "Col "
Morton,-as he modestly styles himself-can
be had than is revealed in the coarse
and malignant attacks on private and public
character, which appear in his paper.
We fail to see, however, wherein his charsc-
ter, either in its moral, social or intellectual
aspects, gains by inviting comparisons. If
we remember recent history "Col." Morton
was less fortunate than Mr.. Manley in arriv-
ing at an important appointment. his name
never reaching the Senate, having failed to
pass preliminary examination at the hands
of a democratic President. Such COMPARE
son is, to say the least, suggestive of a knowl-
edge on the part of the appointing power Of
"Col." Morton's "moral, social and intellec.
tual WORTH
The question which most interests demo-
Gratis is, who is responsible for the appoint
ments made since Mr.. Fowler came in?
Their general character is such that no re-
spectacle democrat is willing to assume the
responsibility of advising them, yet the hand
of Morton is visible as explaining the major
ity of them and as rejecting his character
and ideas of party management.
1t is proper that the democrats of this city
should know that Mr.. Fowler is but puppet
in the hands of Morton, and came into office
under treaty to which "Col" Morton was
an important party. The "Col." however, dis
claims having any influence. There have
been occasions in the career of the Sol"
when a failure to identify himself might be
regarded as justiiable, and perhaps this is one
of them.
DEMOCRAT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

Yesterday about noon team belonging to
Henry Norcross took start on Water street
near Luclus Hills store and went up the
street at mad gallop. In front of Pierce's
crockery store the runaway encountered a
sleigh, breaking q shaft of the latter, and
later on team belonging to James Folsom,
injuring the back of the vehicle. The horse
turned into the left side of the bridge, scatter
ing the beef and poultry, with which the
pung was loaded, around promiscuously at
the corner bv Devine & Coughln's drug store
and knocking over Togus veteran. The
runaway barely missed colliding with a team
on the bridge, coming in the opposite direc-
ton, and finally brought up at Mr.. Norcross
residence. The damage was not very great
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22
After the Tovvnly Millions.

A mass of documents relating to the So
called Townley estate, popularity supposed to
be concealed in the capacious vaults of the
Bank of England, have recently been dis
covered in New Brunswick, N J. They con-
sist of a marriage certificate and other papers
having reference to the lives of Hannah
Browne and Richard Lawrence, and afford
ing the connecting link so long sought by the
American heirs to establish their claim, and
completing the full tracing of the genealogy
of all the families interested The discovery
of these important documents came about by
accident. Alderman Charles B. Herbert,
who claims to be descendent Of the Townly
family, having for years had in his possession
an old mahogany secretary, gift from his
father, while engaged in handling some family
documents in the desk recently, dislodged q
secret panel or slide in which was disclosed a
bundle of old papers. Among them were the
documents so highly priced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

THE MIKApo.

There was most satisfactory opening sale
OF seats for the .'Mikado" Yesterday morn;no
ana the indications now are that it will NEE,
with grand reception. Portland is carried
away with the performance The Press paws
the following compliment to this charming
opera
Inc "Mikado" evidently has .'caught on y
IN Portland, and this is due in grea, measure
70 the excellent manner in which it WAS
mounted and costumed, and generally pre.
scented by Mr.. Stetson. The Portland public
VIII patronize good thing, but thev require
1t to be as well produced as is possible for a
city OF this size. Some 27OO people witnessed
the "Mlkado" at the two evening and one
matinee performances. So much pleased
was the management that the company will
return here Dec 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

Edward Shepherd.of Harrisburg, ILL.,, says !:
Having received so much benefit from Elec-
trio Bitters, feel it my duty to let suffering
humanity know it. Have had running sore
on my leg for eight years; my doctors told
me l woald have to have the bone scraped or
leg amputated. used, instead three bottles
of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, and my leg is now sound and
we'll"
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents bot
tie. and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 25c. per
box by Devine Coughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

Oak Grove Seminary has just been pre-.
sented with two fine engravings, one OF
Whittier, the other of Agassiz. They are
to be hung upon the walls of the new school
room. The donor Is Sarah Marble of the
State Normal School, Providence. r. 1.
Within the past few weeks many new
volumes have been placed on the shelves OF
the librarv. In addition to the present
courses of study full commercial depart
ment is to be opened in the spring term I'M
der the supervision of Charles Fletcher.
The death of Clara Josephine Briggs, wife
Of DR.. E. G. Briggs, yesterday morning, At
the untimely age of 32 years. was peculiarl y
sad event, and is received with deep sorrow
by her many friends, Her illness was long
continued and severe, but she passed through
her great trial with accomplishing forttude.
Last fall it was hoped that Southern trip
would he beneficial, and she departed for
Florida, near relatives ministering at her
side, but the climate did not prove salutarv,
and but few weeks since she returned to
her home here. The funeral will occur At 2
O'Clock, Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22
SUPERIOR COURT.


MONDAY, Dec. 3lst.
VIM. h. Smith VS.. Hiram r. Yeaton. E.
W. Whitehouse for plf., W. A. Lancaster
Tor deft- Assumpsit on account annexed to
recover balance of S32 20 for groceries.
Defence, statute of limitations. Decision
reserved.
Washburn Benjamin VS.. Oliver Moulton.
). d. Potter for plf., H. S. Webster for deft
Aseumpsit on account annexed to recover the
sum Of 346.50 for services and expenditures
Of money as attorney at Law in the prosecution
Of case for the def. The defence is that
the suit in question was ia the interest of
deft's son and that he is the party liable in
this action. Decision reserved.
The following cases are in order for trial
Tomorrow:
No. 745. Meader vs.. Getchell.
No. 1853. Stone VS.. City of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

Three young fellows were up before the
municipal court yesterday for disturbing the
Salvation Army meeting, Sunday night Two
of them were fined and appealed, while the
sent to Jail, last evening. Mike Lascomb
was before the court for assault on boy at
the mill He was fined SO and cost appealed
The Salvation Army trial drew large crowd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

firm doing business on the street is in the
way of making an honest dollar in the rise on
lead. For some time since they have been
sccumuating old lead, paying from one to
two cents pound, until they now have SOME
four tons stored. As the price has advanced
to four cents pound they will shortly I'M
load.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

A committe of ladies from the churches
will have charge of furnishing the Christmas
dinner for the poor of this city, and they re-
quest that food be sent to the city council
uncoOked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

W. II. Miller, who it was alleged stole a
watch and sum of money at Hunts music
store, is carrying on the farm of Mr.. Isaac
Vaney in Manchester. No case was found
against HIM by the Grand Jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

On account of repairing G. A. r. Hall, the
regular meeting of Highland Lodge No. 25,
A. 0. U. w., will be held at the aldermen's
room in Granite Hall Block at Z 1-2 o'clock
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

The small steam engine which is used bv
Mr.. E. Stone in discharging coal, has been
over TO Togus for several weeks where it was
employed in pumping. Yesterday it was
hauled back to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22
Local Notices.
Christmas and New Ye.rs-lsss-se.

DIP. Knowlton is alive aud all ready for bus
meas. at Banner Block, under L. X. Smiths
tailor shop, where may be seen the largest
line of oil paintings, chromos and Autographs
in this city; large invoice Just received. Also
1000 feet of picture mouldings. Pictures
framed cheaper than dirt. Upholstering, job
bling, etc., repairing. Remember the place.
basement of Banner Block. 1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

Prof. Barber, formerly of the Bangor The
ologcnl Seminary, but lately Professor of
theology at Yale, and who has repeatedly
preached here, fell on the ice Friday aud broke
one of his legs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

The length Of the days Is eight hours and
81 minutes, the shortest Of the year. Next
Friday they will begin to lengthen and &C.
cordlng to the old adage the cold will begin
to strengthen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22
Focal and Stxtf 3e,us.
A New Thing.

combination letter sheet and envelope, Alao h,u
.,.Ss and statements. The most convenient go.
ssness or correspondence purposes, and Il an. ~
osrsede the present separate letter-sheet and en-
ss.Icne Endorsed BY the U. 8. Government. Sam.
w. ~ Fan be seen ut this once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

Tickets to the reanion banquet will be @
per plate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

The sleigh bell jingled merrily on the street
yesterday. aud there were plenty Of Christ
mas present purchasers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

D. A. Cony's grist mill, east side, is doing
GOOD work, grinding on the average 40 bush.
j, of grain an hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

Christmas gifts for the Industrial School
tor Girls, Hallowell, should be left at Hunts
music store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

aa-Dressmakine or plain sewing by the
dav by Miss O. A. Weber, at Mrs. Al
Staples, corner Winthrop and State street
decl6t1w+.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

During the past year l2S corporations have
been organized under the Maine corporation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22
Mrs. Henderson, Neg York CITY, writes:

Mrs. HendeTson, NeN 7oTK Guy, NTRes:
81 had not slept for forty-eight hours; was
coughing all the time. My brother bought
lO-cent bottle of Adamson's Botanic Cough
Balssm, and the first dose broke the cough,
aud was better At once. After using one
75-cent bottle / was cured. l have no hesi-
tation in recommending it."
decl5 d&w2W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

Just give B. Fl. Douglass & Sons Capsicum
Cough Drops fair trial; they will relieve
your Cough instantly. Thousands testify to
this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

Mr.. J. A. Fairbanks has taken the agency
a, Kennebec county of the novel NAV lamn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

Mr.. Fred W. Spencer, the we'll known liv-
ery stable man, has recently purchased fine
.usn of bavs and a $50 sleigh.
A delegation from the Augusta corps of
the Salvation Army went to Weeks Mills,
Sunday and gave battle to the enemy. Thew
drew large crowd, so it is reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

The republican headquarters have been
opened by the State committee, occupying
the rooms over the Granite Bank, corner OF
water and Oak streets. The rooms have
oeen conveniently and handsomely fitted up
a hard wood floor laid, walls and ceiling
painted in pleasing tints. Suitable FUR
niture has been provided and arranged in
convenient manner. A capacious vault,sim
liar to that of the bank below, is connected.
The walls Of the room are to be adorned with
the pictures of Abraham Lincoln, Gen.
Irant, the late President James A. Garfield,
Hannibal Hamlin, Mr.. Blaine, Gen. Logan.
The late Senators Fessenden and Morrill,,
Senators Hale and Frye, Representatives
Reed, Dingley aud Milliken, and the two
iormer chairmen of the committee
Colonel Dow and Judge Wing. Inc
room, as one first enters, is separated oy
arail from the remainder of the space, ana
Is to be used as a reading room. Here Will
De found on file the Chicago Daily Tribune
Cincinnati Gazette, New York Tribune, Bos
ton Journal, Portland Press, Kennebec Jour
nal, Lewiston Journal, Bangor Wing, ana the
several republican weeklies OF the state.
The rooms are well lighted and warmed ana
will be open every day until 8 o'clock +. M
All republicans living in the city or visitine
IT, are invited to call at the headquarters ana
avail themselves of the privileges OF the
reading room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22
MIKADO:
Or the Town of Titipu.

Mr.. Stetson would respectfully remind the musical
public that this will be the Only Authorized and
Genuine Production of the "Mkado'' in this city,
the Exclusive Right to the Original Orchestral Score
and Lbretto. together with the orr gina models of
the scenes and the de signs for the wardrobe,
and properties from the Savoy Theatre, London,
having been legally assigned to him by the author
and composer through their representative, Mr.. r.
D'Oyly Carte, for New York, Boston and the New
England States.
The Opera will be presented With an Admirable
Cast, Complete Chorus and CIR nd Orchestra. spe
cial car used for the transportation of the New and
Magnificent Scenery, Costly Real Antique Japanese
Costumes, Armor, etc. CON titutng in every detail
an exact counterpart of the famous original roduc
tions of the Savoy Theatre, London, and the Fifth
Avenue Theatre, New York.
The sale of seats will open at Hunts Music Store
on Monday morning.
PRICES: Reserved Seats 75c and 41.oo. Admis-
sion SOC.
Excursion trains will be run wherever practicable
to accommodate suburban patrons. decledlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

The funeral services Of Mrs. William Cald-
we'll will take place this Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-22

Several matters pertaining to the coming
legislative reunion have been about decided
on. johnson & Mann of the Quincy House,
Boston, will probably attend to the catering,
as their figures are lower than any other for
the same return. Very wisely the contract
to furnish the music has been given to Prof.
d, NJ. Pullen, who will furnish ten pieces
each for the first two nights and thirteen on
the night of the ball That home talent
should be patronized is just. The work done
oy this orchestra at the reception last winter
was very superior, and we predict that the
music at the coming event will equal, If not
surpass, any that could have been furnished
oy a State orchestra outside of Augusta. A
communication has been forwarded to the
Josh whitcomb company, asking them to
release the hall which they have engaged for
Thursday night, so that it Gamble employed
Tor the reunion ball
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-24
A QUIET COTTAGE.
How Yesterday Passed at Mount
McCregor.

Mt. McGREGoR, July 23.-Quietude per-
vaded the mountain this morning when it
was announced the General had ceased his
long struggle. This feeling, however, gave
place later to sense Of relief that the
struggle was ended, and that the tired mind
and body were at rest. The cottage was a
deserted house save that the shutter blinds
were turned level to allow the light breeze to
sally through the room in which the dead
General lay. Members of the family were
scarcely seen during the day except as they
walked almost silently from the cottage up
through the grove on the ridge to luncheon
and dinner at the hotel.
Late in the afternoon squad of uniformed
men from Wheeler Post, G. A. R., of Sara
toga, came up the mountain to guard the
cottage, and their tent was pitched on the
Needles beneath the pine trees, where last
night anxious correspondents had bivouacked.
Guard lines were established and at dusk the
patrol of the beats was begun. This guard
will be temporarily maintained, and thus
morbidly curious persons will be kept from
the cottage.
DR.. Shrady remained today in order that
DR.. Douglass and himself might, after quiet
had been restored in the house, hold at the
cottage converse with Col. Grant ON the sub
Ject OF a poSt-mOrtem examination of the
remains of his father The physicians,
therefore, this evening repaired to the cot
bdS6 dIlu 1u6t IH6 OOlOlel Will 1Orllldl
preference of the request that an autopsy
might be held. They stated their purpose
was not in the least to confirm their opinion
of the disease, for they had at all times been
united in demonstrating the case as of can
Ger, but the time had come when the medical
staff might step aside from the patient and
invite any other medical or surgical authority
to conduct the examination which should
speak for itself This both Drs. Douglass
and Shrady urged so far as professional and
personal dignity could permit but Colonel
Grant replied that the entire family were so
thoroughly united in their confidence in the
diagnosis and treatment of the physicians,
they could not see any necessity for an
autopsy, and their request was declined by
the Colonel after expressions of confidence
from each member of the family. Hence
there will be no autopsy on the remains.
MT. MCGREGoR, N. Y, July 23.-Tele-
grams of coincidence were received today
from President Cleveland A. Il. Cornell
Chauncey NJ Depew, Wln. Nj. Elarts. ex-
President Hayes, Gen. Logan, Secretary
Endirott, Gen. Sheridan and many others
Mr. Blaine telegrSphed as follows:
AUGUSTA, Me-, July 23
Mrs. u. s. Grant:
Please accept my profoundest sympathy in YOU
great bereavement The entire nation mourns
the loss of its first soldier and its first citizen.
(Signed) JAMES G. BLAINE.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-24
Maine chautauqua Union

The Maine Chautauqua Union, advertised
in another column, which commences its I'd
annual session at Fryeburg, on the 9th inst,
bids fair to be very large and interesting
meeting. We understand applications for
board during the meeting have been received
at the Grove House from all parts of the
State. The ChautauQua idea seems to have
taken firm hold of the people of this State,
and the number of people reading the pre-
Scribed course of studies has very much in
creased during the past year. Below is the
programme for this meeting:
MoNDAY-7P M.
Reunion, Address of welcome by F. A. Brag-
don, president G0rham. Responses by Mrs L. G..
Stickney, Browntleld, Me-, and others.
TUEsDAY-9 A. NJ.
Business meeting
10 q. m.-Round table, music, question box, es-
says, reading, Miss Belle Libby.
IL a. m.-Lecture, Mrs. Mclaughlin, Boston,
Mass Subject: Scientific Temperance Ltera-
ture.
Grove,' music, prayer, addresses by Revs. C. j.
Clark of Portland, g. ID. Lindsay of Auburn, Ros-
eoe Sanderson Of Lewiston. Edgar M. Smith Of
Kent's Hill, John Collins of Chebeague.
7p. m.-Lecture, Rev. Theodore Gerrish, Bid
deford. Subject to be announced.
wEDNEsDAY-9A. A. NJ.
Business meeting, reports, election Of officers.
/ q m.-Lecture, Dr. Crandall Portland. Sub
icct 20 be announced
, D. m.-Leeture Rev. Henry q. Westw0od,
d. D., Auburn. subject: Sixty Minutes Make
One Hour.
4p ma talk about Holland, Miss Carrie l..
Small. Plymouth, Mass
7p m-LectuTe, Chemistry. Illustrated by eN-
periments and with the stereopticon. Prof Strong
Kent's Hill.
THURsDAY-9 A. NJ
Round table, music, essays, discussions, ques
ii a. m~Leeture, Rev. G. F. Allen. d. ID.
Brunswick. Subject, English Literature.
Up. m.-Reading, Miss Belle Libby. Lecture
Rev. Asa Dalton, d. d., Portland. Subject to bs
announced.
p. m-Illustrated lecture-Michael Angelo
Miss Lillian Munger, Kent's Hill.
FRIDAY-1O A. NJ.
Readings, essays, music.
IL a. m.-Lecture, Rev. b. p. Snow, BiddefOrd
Me.
Up. m.-Lecture, Rev. j. W. Bashford, PHI. d.
Portland. Subject to be announced.
p. m.-Farewell meeting social hour
The music will be under the supervision
of Prof. c. A. Tilton of Ferry Village.
All singers are invited to lend their assist
ance to make this feature of the meeting
what it should be. Bring the Chautauqu;
Songs and the Songs of Triumph Mrs
Maggie L. Hazelton will be organist.
Each local circle is expected to present az
essay. Miss Belle Libby, Mrs. Magge l.
Hazelton and others will give readings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-24
ACROSS THE OCEAN.
How the News was Received in Eng
land

LONDON July 23.-United States Minister
Phelps, on being handed copy of the Asso-
ciated Press dispatch announcing Gen.
Grants death, expressed the greatest con-
cern at the sad event, and he instantly or
dered the building of the American Legation
to be draped in mourning and the flag placed
at half-mast.
Mr.. Gladstone, when informed of Gen.
Grants death, said: II will willingly pay
my humble tribute. Let me write rather
than speak it. He then wrote as follows:
s'Nlr. Gladstone has heard with regret the sad
news of Gen. Grants death, and he ventures to
assure the bereayed family of the sympathy he
feels with them in their aiction at the loss of one
who had rendered his country such signal ser
vices as general and statesman"
Many prominent Americans have called a
meeting to be held tomorrow at the Ameri-
can Legation, for the purpose of taking APP
propriate action on the death of Gen. Grant
aud to condole with his family.
John Bright, in an interview at the Reform
Club this afternoon, said:
81 desire to express my sympathy with the fam
lily of Gen. Grant in tile sorrow through which
they are passing"
The newspapers contain long obituary no.
tices of Gen. Grant, many Of them taking
up most of their available space in an ac-
count of scenes and incidents in the life of
the illustri0us patriot.