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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08
General News.

The forests of Scotland yield 10000 deer
annually.
The gas consumers Of New York propose to
organize for mutual protection.
Italy has 4, 300, 900 lemon trees. which pro.
duce l,260, 000. zoo lemons annually.
There are l36. 900 fishermen in France. and
about four fishermen out of every 1000 are
drowned every year.
The Japanese post-office, which is ten years
old. carried 100000 letters and trans
mitted 5000, 900 kilograms last year.
A house an hour is built ir London, and an
average of ten people day-excluding Sun
days-are damaged by cabs.
In some provinces of Brazil iron ore is
used in large quantities as building stone,
so abundant and ready to hand is it.
The Kimberley Diamond District, South
Africa, exported more than f200, 900 worth
Of cut and uncut stones during January.
Temesvar, in Eastern Austria, citv of
$4,000 people. is said to be the only town in
the world lighted exclusively by electricity.
Valuable coal veins, it is said, have been
recently discovered in Mexico. If this report
is substantiated, it will be possible to work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08

The Tribune reminds the democracy OF
their unwise opposition to keeping up a
navy. 1t says: 1.-The call tor the protec-
ton of American interests on the Isthmus
leads democrats to cry out over the inade-
quacy of the American navy. But for
years they have steadily opposed the
efforts made to enlarge the navy aud to
equip it with modern guns. 1t has been
the same way with the sea-coast defences.
The country is as deficient in first-rate
guns as in forts and ships. The agreea.
bic fancy that we shall remain at peace
with all powers forever may be rudely
dissipated when least expected. With
the probability of great war in Europe,
the need Of stronger navy to protect
American interests is strikingly apparent.
The administration may yet realize the
folly of the course of its party in Con-
gress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08

of 1859 cases. 1853 of them being of the
first class. which have the preference. 1t
is hardly practicable TO dispose of the bus
mess at greater rate than that of 200
cases month, since many of the war pre-
MUM cases involve very complicated
questions of title and proof. The work of
the court will therefore be necessarily par
tial, unless the time given tor its compile
ton be extended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08

Secretary Manning is at his home in Alba
ny.
Congressman Sam Randall, who has been
seriously i'll, is much better
Don Carlos has been travelling in Ceylon
as the "Duke of Madrid
Ismail Pacha, ex Khedive, has subscribed
$500 to the Gordon Memorial Fund.
President Cleveland will be invited to at
tend the June meeting of the G. A. X. in
Portland
o. ii. Rothacker is said to be about to
bring his Denver Opinion to Washington,
with Public Printer Rounds as financial
hacker,
Hugh Conway's Called Back" has been
translated into French, German, Italian,
Morse, Swedish, Dutch, Roumanian and
Welsh.
Nine. Patti will appear at the Boston Thea
tire on Monday evening, April 81, for six per-
formances only. She sails for Europe after
this farewell engagement.
Mrs Rose II. Thrope, the author of the
beautiful poem "Curfew Must Not Ring To-
night" resides at San Antonio, Tex, and
talks of going to California to live.
Rev. DR.. Theodore l.. Cuyler, the we'll
known clergyman and temperance advocate,
commemorated in his sermon Sunday morn.
Lafay ette-svenue Presbyterian church, Brook
lyn.
Mrs. Thomas Meath of Chicago, has re-
ceived a letter from her brother, William
Sheridan, ex-member of Parliament, residing
in Dunmore, ireland, informing her that she
had been awarded the larger portion of for
tune of $500, 900.
Among VIM. H. Vanderbilts grandsons
are VIM. II. Jr., IA years of age, and Cor.
nelius Jr., IL, each of whom has fancy for
mechanics. They are bright, active and low
able boys. Their present fancy has taken g
turn for printing, and they are editing and
publishing monthly paper which they call
"The Comet"
'.Gene" Higgins Gas The Evening Post
calls him. that delectable full fruition of
Mugwump reform, is declared to be person
ally 1.-THE soul Of punctuality, and verv
courteous and popular gentleman" "He is,
saws The Boston Traveller, "a tall, rather
spare man, with hair and mustache literally
sprinkled with gray. He will greet you
with all the grace of Chesterfield, and with
the genial temperament of an Ingersoll
thrown in. Mr.. Higgins appears to be man
who is satisfied that this is a very pleasant
world, and that sunshine in life is big
thing. He is an inveterate joker, and is
fond of harmless mischief"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08

If the business before the court of com.
missioners of Alabama claims is to be
completed, the time now fixed tor winding
up the affairs of the court-the 31st of
December next-will have to be extended.
The unexpended balance of the Geneva
award placed at the disposal OF the court
was $500, 900, and the total number Of
claims filed against the fund was 5,751.
Up to and including the Slst of the last
month, judgments have been rendered in
1.43l cases of the first class to the aggre-
gate amount of $3.266.514, and 1.76l
of the second class for war premiums
have been adjndicated for an amount OF
$5.29S,ll4. There remain to be disposed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08
A Walking Skeleton.

Mr.. E. Springer, of Mechanicsburg, Pa,
writes: II was afflicted with lung fever and
abscess ON the lungs, and reduced to a walk.
ing Skeleton. Got free trial bottle of Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
which did me so much good that bought a
dollar bottle. After using three bottles, found
myself once more a man, completely restor-
to health, with hearty appetite, and a gain
in flesh of 40 lbs" Call at Devine & Cough
lin Drug Store and get free trial bottle of
this certain cure for all Lung Diseases
Large bottles SOC and 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08

The outlook for the crops is not good by
any means. Winter wheat. as far as can
be known at this early day. is failure,
and in the spring wheat regions the farm
er is discouraged by the late season and
the extremely low price of wheat in Chi
cago. The exports have been quiet and
dull, for wheat especially. Corn has
been somewhat in demand for shipment,
but little business has been done on &C
count of the concessions foreign buyers
are demanding. Cotton has been firm,
but very quiet. Petroleum was strong
until the latter part OF the week, when it
fell off on an increase of production. In
the metal markets there has been no &C.
tivity and very little change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08
7hs.d,! II. E.i hy Il April Sy.

70 b. observed BY the people Of this State for that
pious purpose and do urge that It be kept In the
private home ard public tuary becomes q
christian people who have been grateful recipients
Of 10 many varied Dressings. Let continue TO i'm
pIore the favor of God the forgiveness OF sins, the
general prosperity Of State and country and the
triumph OF correct faith by good works throughout
the world "rhe Lord taketh pleasure in them that
Far Hin. in those that hope for His mercy"
Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta, this
twenty nth day Of March in the year of cur
Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty
FIVE. and Of the Independence of the United
States of America the one hundred and ninth.
FREDERICK Robe
By the Governor.
OKAMAND Al SMITH, Secretary of state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08
Thousands Say So.

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Girard. Kan, writes
81 never hesitate to recommend your Elec-
trio Bitters 10 my customers, they give entire
satisfaction and are rapid sellers" Electric
bitters are the purest and best medicine known
and will positively cure Kidney and Liver
complaints. Purify the blood and regulate
the bowels. No family can afford to be
without them. They will save hundreds of
dollars in doctors bills every year. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by Devine & Coughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08
BREAKING THE Ice,

BREAKING THE Ice.
We were skating on the river.
Meath the trees,
She and l.;
And my heart was all a-quiver.
For at last I'd cared to give her
Hand squeeze,
On the sly.
Side BY side We new together.
swiftly gliding
Der the ice.
What cared for wintry weather!
Light her hand as any feather,
So confidlng,
And 20 nice.
Then | ki' sed-and do you wonder?-
Nothing 10th,
Her dimpled chin
With q crack like summer thunder,
Burst the brittle ice asunder,
And We both
Tumbled In!
-Somerctile Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08
Weight as a Requisite for Office.

1t is said that when Mr.. Cleveland is con-
sidering a candidates fitness for Office he in
variably asks How much does he weigh !"
md the rule seems to be that the successful
applicant Giust not only be good man, but
must weigh $50 pounds. Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08

The Northwest rebellion is likely to
prove as much of thorn in the side of
the Canadian Ministry as the Soud.n
trouble proves to be to the Gladstone Ad-
ministraton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08
Political Brevities.
The Delegation Plan.

The first of the month of President Cleve-
lands term has seen complete failure of all
plans for distribution of Federal officers in
accordance with the recommendations or de-
mands Of State delegations. '-New York
Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08

Ex-President Arthur has requested the
postponement of the New York banquet
TO have been given him, on account of the
critical condition of General Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08
Using Higgins as a Club.

In view of the row the Mugwumps kicked
up over the appointment of IIiggins,i it is pos
sible the President was afraid tor his life if
he refused to reappoint Pearson - Chicago
Times Ind. Dem.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08

The Vassar alumne of Chicago and the
West are establishing an educational fund
tor the education of Western girls whose
scholarship and character make them
worthy of the advantages OF collegiate
education. but whose poverty prevents
their obtaining it. Nearly $4,000 has
been raised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08

The Boston Pilot denies emphatically
the truth of Mr.. Beecher's assertion that
there was bargain to give large Catho.
lie vote to Blaine last November. II
claims that not per cent of the Catholics
In the union voted the republican presi.
dental ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08

Drinking habits increase so much in
Germany that in many places there is a
liquor shop to every thirty-one inhabi-
tants In Hamburg the proportion reach
es one to seventy-one, and in Berlin, one
to every ZIG persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08

Mrs. Whitney, wife of the Secretary of
War. puts a coat-oi arms on her visiting
cards and upon formal invitations issued
by her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08

General George b. Mcclellan is still
spraiping his patience waiting for
diplomatic appointment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08
FOR SALE!

Store and Store-house at vassalboro, Maine, near
Railroad Station; buildings in good repair one Of
the best locations for business in Kennebec county;
possession given in June; price, 500. Apply to
CHARLES B. STUART,
aprSdlw South China, Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08

Jeff Davis is reported to be improving
in health and the stories Of his sickness
exaggerated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08
Vain Search for Rascals and Dishonesty

The country has been for one month under
democratic administration. So far no repub-
lican rascality has been exp ,sed, and no re-
publican Office holder bounced for rascality
Resignations have been called for and remov-
ais made, but in no instance has unfaithful-
ness, incomptency or dishonesty been alleged
as the cause for the changes made.-Cincin-
mats Commercial kep.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08
$45O.0O.

NOR Four Hundred and Fifty Dollars a pleasant
- home can be purchased at South Windsor.
consisting of three acres Of choice land fruit tree.
and beautiful shade trees. house with eight rooms
new stable, wood shed, hen house, &c. All in good
repair. good neighborhood. near good schools
and chur h. This property must be sold at once. A
good chance for any looking for pleasant home
as the buildings could not be built for $1,000 Inquire
OF E.W. WHITEHOCSE,
aprSd&wlw Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08
Henry Ward Reecher's Talk to Southern

We do not think Henry Ward Beecher has
lost his reason, but his talk to the Southern
ers about bulldozing and kindred subjects
would be enough to warrant his commitment
in any community where he was unknown
philadelphia Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08
NOTICE.
ST. MARKS HOME.

ST. MARKS HOME.
The annual meeting of the Corporation OF est
Marks Home for Poor and lndigent Women" for
the election of officers and the transaction of such
other business as may properly come before 1t, will
be be at the Office of Winfield s. Choate, 1872 Wa.
ter ST., Augusta. Me-. on Monday, April 13, A. D.,
1885, at O'Clock P. NJ.
WINFIELD s. CHOATE
Clerk of the Corporation.
Augusta, April 2, 1885. apr2rlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08

Best work and lowest prices guaranteed. Goods call
ed for and delivered free of charge Orders BY posta
promptly attended to- All kinds Of fancy ironing and
huting done in hrst-cass style Work done at shout
notice. may6d1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08
A PROCLAMATION.
BY THE GOVERNOR.

The faith Of our ancestors In the power Of PRAYER
70 Almighty God, and realization of entire depen-
denee upon His mercy. led them early to set apart
. day Of public fasting. humiliation and prayer.
which has become an honoret usage, and when &C
sompanied by humble and sincere belief that He
IL "who hesreth prayer" Is profitable In its
usuance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-08

ITO LET-House convenient for two families.
Il Good water, etc. Inquire of
msr24dtf JAS. 4. FULLER or G. A. C0NY.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02

The eO-callcd s'horse.hair snake Is
known to be parasite Of the cricket. IL
becomes active only under water, and 8
recent interesting statement By DR.. Il.
G. McCook makes it appear that the
crickets themselves are aware Of this PEE
culiarity and seek to take advantage of
it. A lady was troubled BY frequently
| finding the hair snakes in her water pals.
and watched to learn how they came
there. She soon saw q large cricket
mount upon the edge OF one Of the pals,
bring the tip Of the abdomen just be-
meath the water, aud, with few violent
throes, cxpel q black mass, which re-
solved itself into ;one Of the worms. The
cricket seemed much exhausted by the
operation.
The art of making paper from wood
originated long before man ever dreamed
OF II. On drowsy summers day the
wasp alights ON somebody's front fence
and slows away in his hind leg all the
loose fibre hecan gather. This he mixes
with saliva and forms into a substantial
paper covering for his nest. The male
wasps usually die in the winter, and the
females, ,hibernating in some warm,
sheltered nook come out with the sun
shine and become the mothers of new
broods. Wasps sccretc themselves in
leaves, pounce upon the young bees that
come out to gather honey, kill them,
and carry them home to feed their Larvae.
The wasp also kills for the same purpose
spiders and catcrpillars.
Reports collected since the memorable
eruption of Krakatoa in August. 1888,
have shown that the explosions were
heard over q circle of thirty degrees
radius. A more astonishing announce
ment still is now made BY DIR. A. FOrel,
the well.knOwn Swiss physicist. He
has learned that on the day of the great
eruption, startling subterranean noises,
resembling the rolling of distant thunder,
were heard in Caiman Brac, small island
in the Caribbean sea, near the antipOdes
of the volcano of Sunda strait. These
sounds cannot readily be attributed to
any neighboring volcanic disturbance,
and DIR. Forcl is forced to infer that they
may have been propagated through the
entire diameter of the earth II
AT a recent German scientific congress.
DR.. S. Hoppe, of Hamburg. endeavored
tO prove that the electricity of storms is
generated by the friction of vapor parti-
cles. This view was strengthened BY
experiments in which compressed cold
air was allowed to rush into copper ves-
sci containing warm moist air, a large
amount of electricity being thus pro.
duced. He concludes that the rise of
column of warm moist air into the colder
atmosphere above will be followed by a
thunderstorm if it acquires sufficient
velocity to prevent naturalization of the
electricity generated by the friction OF
the air. Hence, he regards open districts
as more liable to thunderstorms than
wooded regions, where the trees prevent
the rapid rise of humid air currents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02

Lydia = Pinkham Dc Lynn, Mass, i often
spoken Of IS tho great benefactor Of women
and frequently receives letters like the one
We quote from, written BY lady in San
Francisco. she says: Slam taking your Veg
etable Compound and End great benefit from
it Hhos done me more good than al tie
Doctors Mrs + OF vincennes, Ind. writes:
Having taken Il bottles Of your Vegetable
Compound and cured ~ its use, feel very
anxious that every woman afflicted with
Womb Disease should make use Of it An.
other lady IN Birmingham, Mich, was suf-
fering FROM weakness and dlsplacement She
says: II began taking your Compound aud
to the World its great virtues as healing
agent for women.p
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02
Ministers to England.

The following have filed the position
OF United States minister to England:
Gouverneur Morris, New Jersey, 17SD
Thomas Pinclxney, South Carolina, 1872 ana
1865.
John Jay, New York, 1894
Rufus King, New York, 1706 and 1926.
James Monroe Virginia, 1906.
John Quincy Adams, Massachusetts,, 1915.
Richard Rush, Pennsy lvania. 1917.
Albert GalIatin, Pennsylvania, 1926.
James Barbour Virginia, 1928.
Louis McLane. Delaware 1880 and 1916.
Martin Van Buren,, New York, 1881.
Andrew Stevenson, Virginia. 1896
Edward Everett, Massachusetts,, 1871.
Abbott Lawrence, Massachusetts,, 1S49.
James Buchanan, Pennsylvania, 1858.
George NJ Dallas. Pennsylvania, 1866
Charles Francis Adams, Massachusetts,,
1851.
Robert C. Schenck, Ohio 1870
Edwards Pierrepont, New York. 1876.
John Welsh. Pennsylvania, 1877.
James Russell Lowell. Massachusetts,. $780,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02

is possible, for short time to the robust but the
majority of refined persons would prefer inn
mediate death to existence i'm their reeking
atmosphere. How much more revolving "a
be in ones self a liUing sciCer But this is
actually the case with those in whom the in
activity of the liver drives the refuse matter
Of the body TO escape through the lungs,
breath, the pores, kidneys and bladder. It Il
astonishing that life remains in such 4
dwelling DR.. Pierce's Golden Med.
ical Discovery restores normal purity 10
the system and renews the whole being.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02

Her face - fair, as flesh il seemed not,
But heavenly portrait oE bright angels hue,
clear as the sky, without blame Or blot.
Through Roodly mixture Of compilations due.
And IN her cheeks the vermeil red did show.
This is the poets description Of woman
whose physical system was In q perfectly
sound and healthy state. with every junction
acting properly, and Is the enviable condition
pf its fair patrons produced by Dr.. Pierce's
s.Favorite Prescription. Any druggist
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02

Psychologists say that our bodies are
renewed once in seven years. The ma
terial of which they are reconstructed is
the blood, and unless it be fully charged
with the elements of vitality, the strength
and health of the system decline. OF all
blood dcpurents, On. WALKER's VINEGAR
BrTTERs is the safest and most infallible.
It will speedily cure oil blood diseases.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02

MENsMANss PKPToNTxED BEEF TONIC the only
preparation Object cOntainingits entire sssttst-
hous properties. It contains blood-making
force generating and DEMONSTRATING properties;
Invaluable for indigestion, dyspepsia, nervous
also, in all enfeebled conditions, whether the
result Of exhaustion, nervous prOstrRtion, over
work or acute disease, particularly If resulting
from pulmonary complaints. Caswell, Hazard &
Co., Proprietors. New York. Soldby druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02

Friends Of Samuel J. Tilden say thai
the Gramercy park sage has developed
q great love Tor canaries recently. An
other thing that is dear 10 the grea
mans heart j. rhubarb pie. These NV,
important facts picked up on . railroad
train the other day from man VIII
averred that he had seen Mr.. Tides
lately. According 10 his tale the ola
gentleman i ii much better health thar
the public generally supposes. and Il j
limited that he is spending considerable
time upon = manuscript Of some mysteri
Gus naEure. possibly his political me
nloirs. Halsloa," ia Aep Fork ISmn
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02
Lying.

Aftera tongue has once got the knack Of
lying, it is not to be imagined how almost
impossible it is to reclaim it. Whence it
comes to pass that we see some men, who
are otherwise very honest, so subject to
this vice
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02

hnfeed To permanently cure the worst cases
nf rupture Send two letter stamps for ref
erences, pamphlet and terms Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, 663 Main Street,
Ruffalo n Y
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02

Now is the time 10 prevent and cure Skiu
Diseases, and to secure white, soft and beau
liful complexion use ssBEEsoN's AUTOMATIC
ALUM SULPHUR Soar % cents by Druggists,
2r by mail. VIM. Dreydoppel, Phila., PA.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02

Palpitati0n. DrOpsical Swelilngs, DixKi-
ness, Indigestion. Headache, Sleeplessness
cured By sWells' Health RanawaF."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02

Ask for Wells Rough on Corns. 'I5c. Quick
Complete cure. Hard or soft corns, warts,
Ihnninna.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02

Is the Standard Axle Grease Of the world
Use it and save your horses and wagons
One greasing will last two weeks
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02

England annually IN ports from Rnssi
about 500. 000, 600 wolfh Of gr1in hnf
-four. which il one iifGh of ell lhe graft
nnd 0our That John Bun buys abrod.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-02

van won Wait or leave New York city save baggage
and rs carriage hsrn, aud stop ~ tnS 0fanu
linton Hotel opposite GrAud Central Depot,
$40 elegant rooms fitted up az cost OF one tcion
dollars Al and upward per day. European plan. hIe
vaicr Restaurant supplied with the best. Horse cars
STAGES and elevated railroad to all depots tamies
- live better FOR less money at the Grand Union
Hote than a am other rst-elass hotel Ia the catE