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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

that is likely to occur for quite number
Of years.
The month of January is announced to
be very likely mild. and this example will
be followed by February, while generally
the same may be expected OF March,
April will not go past the usual. but May
and the succeeding two months will be as
it has already been said OF them. 1t il
held that large comets appearing about
their perihelion during suitable season
benefit crops rather than damage them, as
the injury to the crops occurs ofteneI
after the comets have passed their peri
helion than before, as was the case in
Great Britain in the years 1874, 1881, and
1885.
Another observation or prediction i:
that with the beginning of more favorable
crop growing seasons there will be inau
gurated coInciding set OF cholera cpl
demic periods. These, it is announced
will continue with greater or less severity
until 1890, which is likely to be the maxi
mum season tor the cholera period. 1t is
anticipated that there will be another, and
probably more severe, cholera period
about 1897 or 1898, which will continue
four or five years. This warmer summer
weather may also be expected to furnish
violent and unusual electric storms and
earth commissions"
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Justice Miller, of the Supreme Court, is
represented to have expressed the opin.
ion that under the Tenure of Office ACT
the President has no power to remove an
official without the consent OF the Senate,
(section 1859 and that, in case the
Senate refuses to confirm nominations
made to succeed suspended officials. the
latter are restored to office until their sue.
cessors are confirmed. Most of the Sena-
tors hold different opinion, but Justice
Miller says that suspended official
whose successor is not confirmed can be
held responsible for the conduct of his
office from the date on which the nomina.
ton OF his successor is rejected. and that
any court will so decide. Suspended
officers will hesitate before accepting the
opinion of Justice Miller.
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Personal.

Mr.. Tennyson's fortune is put down al
$500, 900.
Mr. Browning has burnt all the family let
tiers written by him.
Charles A. Longfellow, one of the sons OF
the poet, is visiting on the Pacific coast
Lieutenant Greely's book to be published
in January will have 100 Photographic illus
tratiops.
Justice Harlan has q son now at the
Princeton Seminary, who is to become q
clergyman.
A copy OF the Presidents Message, finely
bound. is the most highly priced of Miss
Clevelands Christmas presents.
Judge William Lawrence, ex-comptroller
of the currency, has begun the practice of
law at Washington.
Roscoe Conkling has received as Christ
mas present barrel of chewing gum.
1t is for Mr.. Conkling's dyspepsia.
A monumental statue of Solomon juneau
is to be erected presently in Milwaukee, OF
which CITY he was the founder in 1918.
The late Louisa II. Adams bequeathed
$500 each to the Claiming Home and the
Society for the prevention of Cruelty to
Children in Boston.
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New Years.

OF all the days in the year this is the
most prolific of good wishes, good resolu-
tions and plans for the future. 1t is a
point at which mankind seem to take a
fresh start in the journey of life, with new
hopes, which give the future rose colored
tint. Many who have bad habits endeavor
upon this day to turn over new leaf and
commence a course of correction; those
who have been distressed in any way trust
that relief will come in the New Year
the man OF business counts his gains, pays
his debts and calls upon others to do the
same, and prepares to continue with new
courage and energy the work in which
he is engaged.
The thought of change from better to
worse, ofreformation, Of improvement in
fortune or morals or in the estimation OF
friends or the community at large. OF liv,
ing with good conscience and clean
hands. brings with it glow of happiness.
For the day we think more of ourselves.
We feel that we have the power within US
to rise triumphant DER the ills of life. But
let us remember that it is one thing to
form resolutions but more difficult thing
to keep them thousands will resolve and
promise to themselves and before God to-
day that they will change their course for
the better, but when the test comes. when
temptation assails them. many OF them
will miserably fail and their con-
ditOn at the close of the year
will be worse than now. Nevertheless
it is better to make an attempt to
amend, to improve upon the past. If
there is no beginning there will be no bet
ter future. So let good resolutions be
Il formed and then strive with true manli-
mess to keep them. TO all its patrons
the Journal wishes Happy New Year. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

J. L. Estes, Burneyville, Chickasaw Nation.
Indian Territory, writes: Il have to thank
Allcock's Porous Plasters for saving the life
of my wife; she was attacked with pneumo-
MIA which commenced with violent chill
great coughing and high fever. l could not
get doctor, but fortunately had box OF
Allcock's Porous Plasters in the house;
placed one between her breasts, one on each
shoulder-blade, and one on the small of her
back. In two hours her cough almost ceased
and was very loose; in four hours she broke
into profuse Precipitation. The next day,
though very weak, she was free from fever,
and the third day was quite we'll. l also
cured my child of diphtheretic sore throat,
by wrapping the neck in an Allcock's Porous
Plaster" dec29deod&w1w
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General News.
Buffalo has had It's first cremation.

Buffalo has had Its first cremation.
The Kings palace in Corea is now lighted
with electricity of the Yankee brand.
In Berlin the crusaders against rum are
opening coffee kitchens by the score.
Holland sent to this country during the past
year $3.50 900 worth OF Towering bulbs.
Some of the policemen of the city of Berlin
are to be armed after New Years with re-
volvers.
At Buffalo. N. Y, Charles Hermann, the
wife murderer, has been convicted in the frs,
degree.
A majority of the members of the New
York Exchange are said to be opposed to the
erection of new building.
DR.. Slade. the notorious spiritualist, is un,
der arrest at Weston, w. Va, FOR obtaining
money under false pretences.
In Toxic now all funerals lead to the death
furnace, wherein 55l5 human bodies have
been burned to ashes this year.
The japanese have novel way of reviving
fading fading flowers-by holding the ends OF
the stems in fire until charred.
A real live Polish prince, POntitowski BY
name, is keeping bachelors hall on farm OF
thoroughbred horses near Athens, Ga.
Joseph b. Hskes of Ansonis, Ct, who has
antagonized the liquor interests OF shat town,
was murderously assaulted Tuesday night
A burglar named Leander Smith tried tC
climb down q chimney at Clinton, N. c.,
stuck fast and was nearly roasted to death.
The mercantile houses of New York city
employ 5000 commercial travellers. In the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

Rev. Edward Everett Hale turned Q neat
point in a very neat manner, the other day, At
a meeting of the schoolmasters' club in Bos-
ton. He reported teacher Is saving to him
Just before the meeting: when leave the
schoolroom leave the schoolroom. I don't
permit myself to do anything which pertains
to the school at home" This was q very
wise thing for him to do, and very credita-
BILE thing for him to say. The preacher Sim
ply retorted: "All ask is, do not Law on the
BOYS and girls burdens that you yourself do
not bear" If the regular school hours are
all that the teacher, who is old and tough,
ought to work upon school matters, are they
not amply sufficient for the children, who,
thank God, are not yet old aud fought
New Karen Palladium.
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Weather Forecasts.

There is no subject of more general in
terest than the weather. Everybody talks
about 1t and conjectu.es what it will be
to.morrow or next week or next year. The
weather reports of the Signal Service
Bureau are the first things noticed and
carefully read in the telegraphic col
umns of the morning papers. The man
ID business or pleasure seeking. the farm
er. lumberman, mechanic anc profession
al man, are alike interested to know what
the weather Is going to be for the next
twenty-tour hours. But there is an au-
thority upon weather predictions which
goes beyond the forecasts of the Signal
Service Bureau. It is Richard Mansill's
Almanac, which at the beginning OF the
year publishes the conjectures of its
author as to the weather for the year to
come and for longer periods. 1t is SIM
ply an ingenious and plain talk of the
probabilities for the next twelve months,
based on pretty fair understanding OF
what the weather has been for half .
dozen or ten years past.
The Chicago Inter Ocean has had an
opportunity to examine this almanac for
1886. and this is what it says: Accord
ing to this observer, whose station is at
Rock Island. H., the year 1886 appears
to be about the last OF the cool summer
seasons which have come regularly, ex-
cept 1884, since 1873. The weather
is following the course of the
times in this regard. The corner has
been turned, so to speak. and weather and
business will be on the mend. Coming
closer than the summer, and entering
deeperinto the detail. Mr.. Mansill expects a
mild winter. followed by an early spring,
which may continue into perhaps May.
The months of June and July, however,
are likely to be cool and slow-growiug'
and this. it is predicted, will obtain. not
only in the United States, but also in
Northern Europe. The advice given by
this observer is that the corn belt should
he removnd some distance farther south.
AS the season in Southern districts is ex'
ne,.ted to be early, while in the north the
MORN ripening months may be backward
august may send on crops somewhat, bu
much is not to be hoped from it or
Int of the lateness as we'll as the COO
Iobably stormy weather which may
in September and October. In snm'
\up the prospective nature of the
reducing season of 1886. Mr.. Man
barks that altogether it is not eA'
b be good one for Indian corn
States or for wheat in Northern
1t we feel pleased to say that il
last one Of this kind OF seasons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

NASAL INJECTOR free with each bot.
tie of Shloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price &c
cents Sold BY Bowditch. Webster & Co.
An Irishman called at q drug store to get
bottle of Johnson's Anodyne Liniment for the
Rheumatism; the druggist asked him ir
what part of the body it troubled him most
"Be me soul" said he IL have it in every hou
and corner of me-"
For loss of cud, horn all, red water in cows
loss of appetite, rot, or murrain in sheep
thick wind, broken wind, and roaring,
and for all Instructions of the kid
neys in horses use Sheridan's Cavalry Con
dition Powders. Don't buy large pack O.
worthless powder. dec29d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01
A Great Discovery

Mr.. VIM. Thomas, of Newton, Ia, says
"My wife has beer seriously affected with a
cough for twenty-five years. and this spring
more severely than ever before. She had used
many remedies without relief, and being urg-
ed to try DR.. Kings New Discovery, did so,
with most gratifying results. The first bot
tie relieved her very much, and the second
bottle has absolutely cured her. She has not
had so good health for years"
Trial Bottles Free at Devine Coughlln's
Drug Store. Large size SI.0O.
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settled Consumption Cured.

Several years ago q severe cold settled on
my lungs The most popular physician that
ever practiced here attended me for long
time, but to no avail. After consultation
he said had settled consumption and gave
me up. was advised to try DR.. Seth
Arnold's Cough Killer, and to my own friends
astonishmept, it cured me, and am now a
we'll, hearty man.-Thomas D. Paine, Jewel
er, Woonsocket, R. I. For sale by all drug
gists. Price, &c., SOC. and Sl.0O per bottle.
DR.. Seth Arnold's Pills cure biliousncss
and operate without pain. Price 25c
dec29d&w1w
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Never Give Up.

Ifyou are suffering with low and depressed
spirits, loss of appetite, general debility, dis.
ordered blood, weak constitution, headache
or any disease of bilious nature, by ali
means procure bottle of Electric Bitters.
You will be surprised to see the rapid improve.
mentthat will follow ;you will be inspired with
new life; strength and activity will return
pain and misery will cease, and hencefortf
yoa will rejoice in the praise of Electric Bit.
tiers. Sold at fifty cents bottle by Devine
g. Coughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

Captain Mitchell, Of the bark Antoine
Sals, New York and Havana trade, came
home in May, entirely helpless with rheuma-
tism. He went to the mountains, but receiv-
ing no benefit, at his wife's request began to
take Hoods Sarsaparilla- He Immediately
began to improve; in two months his rneu-
matism was all gone, and he sailed in com
m.nd of his vessel q we'll man. Hoods Sar-
saparilla will help you. Sold by all drug
giets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

If you want to build up the town you live
in talk about it, write about it, and help to
improve it by advocating some additional
manufactory or enterprise.-Sanfa Fe New
Nerican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cute
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale BY Devine & Coughlin.
dec27d&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

Can be had application at the office. The
Daily and Weekly taken together afford the best
Advertising medium for this section Of the State.
For only so CENTS special advertisement Of three
lines can be placed In the Daily Journal for one
week. cheap way to advertise for hired girls for
lost and found articles and for houses to sell and to
rent. As well adapted to Gardiner and Hallowell
people az for Augusta readers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

Statistics show that more people die of con-
sumption than from any other cause. Slight
colds are the true seeds of consumption. Be-
ware of the slightest cough. Adamson's Bo-
tanic Cough Balsam stands without a peer.
Trial size only 10 cents. dec29d&w2w
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BOOK and JOB PRINTING.

The Kennebec Journal establishment 10 prepared
at all ti.ses give immediate attention to orders Of
any kind Of book or job printing. We have every
facility for doing work cheaply and we'll. Have new
presses, large quantities Of paper stock, and the
latest styles of type. Orders by mail will receive
prompt attention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

George Campbell, Hopkinsville, KY, says
"Burdock Blood Bitters is the best prepara-
ton for the Blood and Stomach ever manu-
featured" dec29-d&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

FIrs.-All fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve RestOrer. No fits after first
days use Marvellous cures. Treatise and
$500 trial bottle free to fit cases. Send to
DIR. Kline. 93l Arch ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
dec3leOd&wly
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INVESTMENTS.

II Is well known that the City Of ST. Paul Minue
sofa, Is assured of rapid growth from now on. Ii
Is to-day the financial, commercial and Railroad GEN.
Ire OF the Northwest Investments made in real es-
tate, improved or unimproved, will paw largely
Money can be loaned on th best real estate security
Tor from six to eight per cent References in ST.
Paul and East If desired. e. 8. NORTON,
Why's st. Paul, Minnesota.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Complaint,
you have printed guarantee on every bottle
of Shiloh's Vitalizer. 1t never fails to cure.
Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

CONFINED TO THE BED FOUR
MONTHS, and almost plind, and cured by
one box Of Gilmore's Neuralgia Cure. Sold
by F. G. Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

Know myself by reading the "Science of
Life" the best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-sged men.
may7d&wly.
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REV. W. F. REQUA, Baptist church,
Aurora, H.. says that Gilmore's Aromatic
Wine is household remedy and that no
family should be without it. Sold by F. G..
Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indiges.
ton, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite,
Yellow Skin? Shloh's Vitalizer is a positive
cure. Sold by Bow1itch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

LADIES, is life and health worth presev
ing? If you think so, use Gilmore's Aromatic
Wine. Sold by F. G. Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

Catarrh OF the Bladder.
Singing, irritation, Inflammation, all kid
ney andurinary complaints, cured by "Buchu-
Paiba." 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY pos
tive cure for Catarrh, Dipttheria. and Can
ker Mouth. Sold by Bowditch, Webster &
Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

SHILOH'S CURE will Immediately re-
lieve Group, Whooping Cough and Bronchi
its. Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

WHY WILL YOU cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10
cts, so cts, and 81. Sold by Bowditch,
" chatter & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

A Stitch in time saves nine and bottle of
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
H&2wwff
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anGtdf
Augusta Gas Light Company.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual meeiing
of the Augusta Gas Light Company will be held at
Hotel North, in Augusta, on Tuesday. the fifth day
of January next at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, to act upon the
following articles, viz:
ITO hear the report of the treasurer, and act
thereon.
2-To choose five directors for the ensuing year.
$40 change the bylaws Of the company
ITO see if the stockholders will vote to increase
the capacity of the works by enlargement or ofhtr-
wise.
SO transact any other business that may iegaiiy
come before said meeting.
Per order of the directors,
JAMES W. NORTH, Clerk.
Augusta, Dec. %, 1885. dee2Sofd
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nervous, Use wells Health Renewer." 81.
Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

"HACKMETACK," lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price % and so cents. Sold by
BOwditch Webster & Co.
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"R0ugh ON Pain"

Cures collie, cramps diarrhea; externall,
for aches, pains, sprains, headache, neural
gia. rheumatism. For man or beast. 20 an(
SOC.
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ssRough on Rats" clears them out, also
Beetles, Ants, Insects, Rats and Mice, 10 and
CSC boxes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

E. E. CARR, of Da0gets Mills, Pa, GAYS
he saved the life of his child with Group by
using Gilmore's Magnetic Elixir. Sold BY
q Kiosman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-01

Is Published Every Wednesday, on the
following
Advertisiu0 Rates

For sale every Wednesday noon at the bookstore
of j. y. Pierce. Augusta c. l.. Spaulding Haiioweli
D. n. Blanchard, Gardiner.
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AnidrOSis.

The people of Augusta, Hallowell. Gardiner, Rich.
mond and vicinity, are hereby informed that DR.
Conant of Skowhegan, the inventor of the Compound
Vapor Bath, may be consulted at Hotel North until
Thursday noon, and Evans House, Gardiner, Friday
and Saturday, where all who are suffering may learn
the way out OF trouble by simple fumigation Of
the body. by which all poison is extracted or disin
fected.
Never Mind the Name of your Disease but Remem
Der: That whatever the symptoms, there can be no
disease in a pure blOoded body, and none can be
found poisoned (uness the vital organs already
destroyed) that by feeding the capiares with this
wonderful nourshment, thereby dsinfecting the
blood and tissues of all secretiOns which poison the
body and upon which all disease finds basis. il
overcome, and nature, which is the only healer,
called to the rescue.
For Domestic Use
people only need to inquire of the oil families who
blesss with this protection in their own homes
who are only too happy in vouchng for its efficacy
in overcoming physical misery.
Public Practice.
Those in search of a situation at home should re-
member that nothing iks this opportunity has ever
been offered but only one lady and gentleman In
the town obtain license for p.blic practice
those in whom the community have respect and con.
fidence will be required, and the great pleasure OF
earning lucrative income, makes this concentration
of the Arkansas Hot Springs all the interesting
to those so fortunate as to become pOssessOrs.
Free consultation may be had with the Father OF
Anidrosis, at Hotel North, Augusta, and Hotel
Evans. Gardiner, during the week as above, or ad.
dress, DIR. CONANT,
deca1d4t&wlt Skowhegan. Me.
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scorr,s EMULSION OF PURE
Cod Liver Osl, with Hypophosphites,
II Excellent In Lung Troubles.

DR.. Enoch Galloway, LsGrange. Ga,
says: 81 have used Scots Emulsion with
wonderful success in all Lung troubles. also
find it has no equal in Summer Diarrhes Of
children"
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DEPORT ofthe Condition of the Granite
IL National Bank Of Augusta. at Au-
gusta, In the State of Maine, at the close of
business, Dec ~, 1855.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts, $l65, 400 81
Overdrafts, 1881 "a
u. S. Bonds to secure circulation, 100000 90
U. S. Bonds TO secure deposits, $4,000 90
Other stocks, bonds and mortgages, $1,000 90
Due from approved reserve agents, 1880 "a
Due from other National Banks 1,074 "a
Real estate, furniture and fixtures, 1000 90
Premiums paid, 200 90
Checks and other cash items, 1884 ~
Bills of other Banks, 1911 90
Fractional paper currency nickels and pennies IS
Specie, 9,l72 so
Legal tender notes, 1900 90
| per cent. Of circuatonD 1880 so
| Total. sss7, 1ss %
Capital stock paid in, 100000 90
| Surplus fund, 25OOO 90
Undivided profits, 1853 IS
National Bank notes outstanding, $3.50 90
Dividends unpaid, l6 90
Individual deposits subject to check, l32,752 4s
Cashiers oh ecks outstanding, $500 Oh
United States deposits, lOO3 OF
Deposits of U. S. disbursing officers, 20,66a 20
| Due to other National Banks, 2,llO Oh
Total, 1897, lss %
| l, Treby johnson, Cashier of the above
named bank, do soemnly swear that the
above statement Is true, to the best of my knowl-
edge and belief.
TREBY JOHNSON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 3o:h day
of Dec, 1885.
LEWIS SELLING. Notsry Public.
| Correct Attest:
5'# Hf sxi Sj%tss. Directors.