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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07

The turning of the bureau of navigation
into an ambulance for manned post Office
candidates. who know nothing about
navig ,tion, is the last and worst ahtic of
our Civil Service Reform President. Are
the mugwumps all dead, or are they
sleepingp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07

The Portland Advertiser seems to be
much offended ut brief mention in this
paper about Gould and Reed and the Port
land Civil Service Association. and scolds
like fishwoman, OF course the Adver
civil service reform friends, and if scold-
ing will relieve its feelings let it scold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07

Winter came upon US with a snap last
week. Wheels will soon be housed until
spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
Our PuBLIC LANDS.


The recommendations of the Secretary of
the Interior and the Commissioner of the
General Land Office looking to the better
protection of public lands and of public sur
veys, the preservation of national forests,
the adjudication of grants to States and cor
porations, aggregation in large holdings. in
many cases in the hands of foreigners, in :
vites the serious and immediate attention of
Congress
The President recommends the repeal of
presumption and timber culture acts and that
homestead laws be 50 amended as to
better secure the compliance of the res
idents in Improvement and cultivation for a
period of five wears from the date of entry,
without communication or provisions for spec
ulstve REIMBURSEMENT.
The continued operation of the civil ser
vice law has added the most convincing
proofs of its necessity and usefulness
Ii is a fact worthy of note that every officer
who has just idea of his duty to the people,
tes,ities to the value of this reform Our
civil service reform may be imperfect in some
of its details. may be misunderstood and OPP
posed, NAV not always be faithfully applied.
Its designs NAV sometimes miscarry. through
mistake or wilful intent, may sometimes
tremble under the assaults of its enemies,
lsnguish under the misguid d zeal of imprac-
ticable friends; but il the people of the coun-
trv ever submit to the Punishment of its IN
DERIVING principle from the operation of their
government, they will abandon the surest
guarantee of safety and success of American
institutions. The President invokes for this
reform the chez rful and ungrudging support
of Congress and renews the recommendation
of last year that the salaries of the commits
sion be made equal to other offices of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07

No doubtful ingredients to do harm
Fresh Hops, Burgundy Pitch and Gums in
Hop Plaster.
Hop Porous Plasters are sold by all drug
gists and country merchants. The best in
the world. dec7eod&wlw
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AdUertis'ng Rates
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.

Can be had on application at the ONCE. Tn
Daily and Weekly taken together afford the bes
Advertising medium for this section Of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
The WEEKLY ssSsssE i!ssyA.
10r n ye1f.
for six months.
for three months.

For sale every Wednesday neon at the bookstore
OF j. r. Pierce. Augusta &. l.. Spaulding. Halio"eil
O. ". Blanchard, irdiner.
If not paid within n year the Daily IL %. 90
wear and the Weekly 4k.5J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07

Sick-headache is cured by the use of DR..
Soule's Pills. dec7eod&wlw
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To Let

ITO LET-A fine large room in the Kennebeo
L Journal Block. up one flight; warmed with
steam. 1t would make a capital Office for lawyer
business man. Also spacious fl Dor in the basement
story. suitable for manufacturing purposes. Inquire
OF Sprague Son. octl2dtt
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The DAILY gsyyssEI JOURNAL

The DAILY gsSSssN JOURNAL
L. issued every morning except Sunday. at
$500 ayear.
$3.50 for six months,
6I.15 for three months,
90 cents per month
For sale each morning on the streets of Angu-t
aalIoweIl and Gardiner, and also at the bookstores
Of j. r. Pierce, Augusta; g. l.. spanldin1. Halo
we'll: q. ". Blanchard. Gardiner; George W. Dorr.
Wateryle.
The WEEKLY ssSsssE I9VssA.
La Published Every Wednesday, on the
following
TERMS:
$500 for n year.
81.OO for six month ms.
Soc. for three months.
Sha f.nNk ztnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
Our FEDERAL JUDICIAL SYSTEM.

A change in the federal judicial system is
strongly urged in order to meet the wants OF
the people and obviate delays necessarily at
tending the present condition of affairs in our
courts The plan sugg, sted by the Attorney
General at the last ser sion of Congress, and
recommended in the Presidents last annual
message, is favored, and another touching
the change in the matter OF the compensation
of district attorneys and marshals, is ap-
proved ia the interests of economy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07

Congress is earnestly invited to give its
attention to the report of the Attorney Gen
eral and due considerations therein contained
including the erection of penitentiaries tor
the United States prisoners now confined IN
over-thickly populated State prisons. The
government is responsible to them ard to
society for humane treatment and opportuni-
" for reform. With prisons under its own
control, government could deal with the
somewhat vexed question of convict labor,
so far as its own convicts were concerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07

Certain Recommendations are made regard
ing the codi6cation and revision of the
laws Of the District of Coiumbia, aud the
p :, in raG Sasion invokes such use
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1886-04-11
HOBOKEN NOTES.


The engagement of Mr.. Philip Reid to
Miss Jennie Hartell, daughter Of Council
man Hartell, is announced.
Oscar Bergman, of the Manhattan
Boat Club of New York has become an act
i've member of the Valencias.
Fred. Heyne, who was reported last
week as prospecting for ores in Arizona has
unexpectedly come east and is now in Ho-
boken visiting.
The engagement of Edward Benson,
grandson of the late Superintendent Chase,
OF the Hoboken ferry to Miss Siemans, Of
New York, is just announced
The Trustees of the Church of the Holy
Innocents propose to build row of houses
on the east side of Bloomfield street be-
tween Eleventh and Twelfth streets.
Some of the best oarsmen Of the Hobo
ken boat clubs are also among the best
equestrians In the city, which rather up
sets the old saw about d sailor on horse
back.
A member Of st. Paul's church on Hud-
son street, has given $4,000 for & rectAry.
The lot adjoining the church on the south
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1886-04-11
wedding Bells in Hoboken.

Since the last TArTLER greeted its Hobo
ken readers four couples have formed life
partnerships, with the blessings of parsons
and the congratulations and fond wishes of
friends. On. Tuesday night Ada Willis,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j w. Bates, was
married to Mr.. Chas. G. Ahlstrom, at the
residence of the bride parents, 324 Willow
avenue. Rev. Chas Colman, of the Bap-
fist Church. was the officiating clergyman
The ceremony was followed by reception,
and the bride and groom, WI will settle
in Railway, went to Albany for the honey
moon. On Wednesday Miss Cara Erich,
eldest daughter of Rev. P. Erich, of st.
Matthews Church, was married at the par
sonage in Eighth street, to w. E. Werner,
Of GAINESVILLE, Ohio. The affair was very
quiet, only few friends being present.
A very handsome display of flowers and
ported plants decorated the parlors. The
ceremony was performed by the brides
father. Mr.. and Mrs. Werner left the
same night for the West. They will make
their home in Gainesville. On the same
evening ex-Chief Engineer Miilar, of the
Fire Department, and Miss Eliza j. Bell
were married at the residence of the
brides mother, "a Park avenue, by the
Rev. Isaac House, of the Reformed Church.
" Charlie Gaunt was bsst man, and Miss
Gussie Gerish was bridesmaid. A recep-
ton followed the ceremony, and a large
number of guests we've present. The
supper was by Day & Morrow, of this city.
The fourth and last wedding was that of
Mr.. Herbert p Campbell, of Seitz & Camp
bell, to Miss Nellie, Youngest daughter of
Commodore Edward Ketchum, at the resi-
dence of the latter, No. 228 Hudson street.
The bride wore handsome costume of
white silk trimmed with passementerie
lace, and Unconventional wreath of orange
blossoms, and carried bouquet of lilies of
the valley and white roses. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Stuart Dixon,
brother-in-law of the groom, assisted by
Rev. J. B. Kugler, OF the First Presby terrain
Church. There were no bridesmaids.
Norman st. g. Campbell and G. R. Collins
officiated as ushers. About one hundred
guests witnessed the ceremony and atten-
ded the reception. Mr. and Mrs Camp
bell left on late train for an extended
tour in the West
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1886-04-11

On Saturday evening, April 18th, the
Scottish American Athletic Club will hold
boxing tournament at the Park Rink.
The affair will doubtless be one of the most
successful of its kind ever given in this
city, as some of the most prominent anna
teur boxers, wrestlers and club-swingers of
this and New York city have promised to
appear Among those who are best known
IRE T. J. Quinn, j. j. O'Brien, and Thomas
Flynn, who are the champion middle, light
and feather weight amateur wrestlers Of the
United States. There will be an exhibition
In professional Gr@co-R Roman wrestling by
Ernest Roeber and Edwin Bibby. Among
the boxers who will appear are Mike Cush-
ing, w. Kenny, Neal Driscoll, =. Boyle. J,
Mccormack, W. Duffy, G. Conkiin, J. Lar
kins ard s. Mccarthy. J.J. Harris win
give an exhibition in club-swinging. There
will also be competition between the
amateur light weight sparrers of New York
and New jersey for the championship and
gold medal. Entries close on the 22d
inst, with T. j. O'Bnen, Corresponding
Secretary, at 345 Grove street.
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skillful Fquestriennes.

The Pleasure Riding Club gave an exhi-
bition on Friday night, which was the clos
ing of the clubs season at Hexsmer's in
Hoboken. Quadrilles In trotting and gll-
Looping evolutions were danced on horse
back by the Misses Sierck, Meyer, Allen,
WiedermanH, Wissinger and Post, and DR..
Finnie; Messrs Otz, Ruebsamen, Timken,
Neiderstedt and Witt Alex P. Hexamer
was the commander. Some tandemldriv-
ing evolutions were executed with skill by
the Misses Wiederman and Post and DR..
Finnie and Mr.. Hexamer. Excellent hur-
die jumping was done by the gentlemen,
and also by the Misses Allen aud Post of
this city; and Miss Wiedermann of Hobo
ken. In the jen de barre DR.. Finn ne took
Mr.. Wits ribbon, and Mr. Niederstedt
took both DIR. Tlmmes and Mr.. Wits.
Besides the memb Jrs there were present
the MisAes S hriber, Foret, Durland, Meyer,
and Wissenger, aai the Messrs Emil
Schultze, Jr. w. aud G. Stiastng, VIM. @.
Post, Orlando Taylor, Leo Ritter aAd Spen-
Ger Messenger. Driving followed the ban
quet. and was kept up for several honrs.
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has been secured for site and the build
ing will be undertaken at once. The do
n RS name is withheld.
The closing reception of Prof Wallace's
Dancing Academy will take place at the
Turn Hall, Park avenue, next Friday even
ing. This viii wind up the season Of the
Academy.
Charles F. Kaegsbehn, Jr., Familiarity
known as s'Ferd," is going to "do'' the
Fatherland during the coming summer.
He viii travel for six weeks or two months
in Germany, and may take in the gaieties
of Paris as dessert.
The Hoboken Quartette Club will give
an entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall TO-
night, consisting of vocal and instrumental
music, followed by the performance of an
operetta. The Valencia Orchestra will as
sist in rendering the concert programme.
Captain Whigham. '88. of the Stevens
Institute base ball team, has chosen his
inheld as follows Hart, 81, first base
Patberg, '88, pitcher Aldridge, catcher
Morrison, So, short stop Cohen, '89. third
base, Whigham, So, second base. The
infield will be chosen after the Easter holi-
days, and the team put into practice.
Almost successful surprise was planned
and carried out on Wednesday night by a
party of young people who gathered un-
announced at the residence Of DIR, and
Mrs. Paul E. Taylor, 70 Park avenue, Ho-
boken, to show Mr.. George Taylor, the
son and heir, how to celebrate his twenty
first birthday. The young man strolled
| into the house at nine o'clock. sweetlv
warbling g Tit Willow, and was astonished
| to meet a gathering of "young men and
maidens waiting to Congratulate him on
| the attainment of his right to vote. Music.
| both vocal and instrumental, and other
social amusements were the order of the
evening. At midnight the company did
ample Justice to a well served banquet
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs
PhiIIloert, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, of Brook
| lyn Mr.. and Mrs. WentSo rth, Miss Crissie
Housman, Messrs. John and William Col
| Inns, Councilman Harteil and wife, Miss
| May Woodward, Miss Edith Edwards, Miss
Bertha Genicke, the Misses Pauline Tay-
lor, 1illie Smith, Katie Beecher and Emma
Schwann, Mr.. Philip Reid and Miss Jennie
Hartell, Mr.. Chas. Kendig and Miss Gussie
Martens, Mr.. Geo. Byram, Miss Dora Ger
ken, Mr. Chas Wentworth, DR., Miss Mamie
Demorest, of Brooklyn Capt. j. Clark,
Miss Annie Mcdonald, the Misses Jennie
and Agnes Phillibert, f" Sam" Hartell, the
Miss Gertie Stimis and Fannie Mitchell,
Messrs. Fred Whitehead. George and John
Stalling, John Bescher, j. G. Cullen, and
John Schiller.
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1886-04-11
Grand Council Of the Il. A.

The fourth annual session of the Grand
Council Royal Arcanum of the State of
New Jersey was held on April 9Th at Grand
Army Hall, Elizabeth. The sollowing are
the officers elected for the ensuing year
Grand Regent. A. J. Westbrook, Of West.
field; Grand Vice Regent, P. Fl. Charlock,
of Elizabeth; Grand Orator, William Cum
ningham, of Jersey City; Grand Secretary,
Jshn E. McCrea, of Newark; Grand Treas
urer, Henry A. Hodges, of Hoboken; Grand
Chaplain, G. c. Arrowsmith, of Jersey
City: Grand Guide, Theodore Foote, M. d.,
of yineland; Grand Warden, s. j Kali
man, of Jersey City; Grand Sentry, John
y. Bouten, of Bayonne; Trustee for years,
O. s. Mecabe, of Jersey City; Representa-
tive to Supreme Council, B. b. Mcdowell,
of Jersey City; Alternate, James q. Baylis,
of Newark.
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aHE NEW roRK rHEAraEs.
Gossip from the (" Boards ON the Other
Side of the River.


WALLAcK's.-The grand success of
s'School for Scandal has induced Mr..
Wallack to give six nights more. To all
who appreciate this school of acting, not
now often to be seen on our stage, this
opportunity should not be lost.
UNION SoUARE.-'Pepita" continues to
draw crowds Of the admirers of Lillian
Russelfs charming presentation of the
''girl with the glass eyes"
THIRD AVENUE. Ha Hal The
funniest and most laughable of all come
dies, .'The Widow Bedott, represented by
Neil Burgess and tue best support, this
week. Ibis and popular prices are great
inducements.
LYcEUM.-H Helen Dauvray as zone of
Our Girls" excites the admiration of select
audiences here as it has done for months
past.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Tony Hart, cele-
brated in comicalities, will appear, with
the equally well-known Miss Melville, ami
good support, in the Toy Pistol"-a
variety play, of many lnirth- exciting parts,
in dance and song, and quick transforms
ton of droIleries that are sure to keep
alive the interest and pleasure OF the grave
or the gaJ during the whole CO rise OF the
play. The three last nights of the week
Aimee will fill the bill.
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1886-04-11
THE UMBRELLA BRIGADE.

The Brilliant Success of the Abernethy
Guards at the Second Presbyterian Church.
The long anticipated umbrella drill by
Major Abernethy's band of handsome sol
diers in petticoats, took place last Thursday
evening, in the Second Presbyterian Church,
in conjunction with varied programme,
of which it was the most interesting and
novel feature. As was stated several weeks
ago in the TATTLER in reference to one of
the exhibition drills at the Palma Club the
Young ladies' are well drilled soldiers, and
by far more agreeable to look upon than
regulars, if it were for nothing but the care
and grace with which they drill. Then to
add the attraction, the seventeen young
ladies to whom the gallant Major has been
SO efficient an instructor, and SO genial a
companion, are every one of them young
and pretty. Their names are: First Ser
geant, Nellie German Z; Second Sergeant,
Theresa Howeth; Lottie Rooney, May Ho-
vey, Emma Horstman, May Campbell, Ida
Smith, Jennie Strahan, Carrie Smith, Lille
German, Helen Craig, Mary Rowland, May
Jessie Howeth, Bessie Jacobus, Blanch
Round after round of applause went up
lfuIu buo ola AhAOtpN cPOotutoAos 90 HibA
the utmost procession the pretty misses
with equally-wen not quite as -pretty par
asols obeyed the commands to right and
left tours in circles!' sFour square salute!"
..Single Ranksl'' Double Ranksl" Fright
about Facet 'sSkirmish! "Charge!" &C.,
given in rapid succession. In Apr sciation
of the kindness of Major Abernethy, the
young ladies got Mr.. William McKelvey on
their behalf to present him with a magnii-
cient gold headed cane. Major Abernethy
&C ,epted the beautiful gift in a neat response
The balance of the programme consisted
of piano solo ''The Battle of Manases"
by Mr.. A. Smith, a recitation by Miss
Cooper, two piano solos by Mrs. J. S.Men-
agh, some humorouse rotations by Mr..
Win. Vermilyea, and operetta- Little Bo-
Peep" The proceeds will be devoted to
the new organ fund of the church.
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1886-04-11
Hasc Rail u,spnte.

The Woodward's and Pavonia's crossed
bats Friday, on the Wooiward's grounds.
Brown pitched for the Woodwards, and
White for the Pavonia's. At the ending
of the fourth inning, Harrington took his
place at the bat, and first base ]. VIII
son the took his place, and the umpire de-
clared balk then while threw. then the
ball to the catcher, and he threw it to
second, and it was muffed. and it went on
in the right field. A boy in the crowd pick
ed it up and .hrew it to second base which
made it blocked ball. The runner ran
home and scored; Payorias would not
The Woodward.s agreed to play Il out Il
thev gavr them the run; but they would
not have it. The umpire give the game to
the Woodward's by a score of go.
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distance Of four blocks. But this humane
man has not 3 word Of sympathy for the
terribly afflicted family of Mr. Laverty,
and ii every issue Of his paper takes Ii for
granted that he is guilty Of the crimes
charged, and heaps odium upon his head,
q proceeding that would not be tolerated
by any regular court of justice during tie
pendency Of the trial. In the eyes of that
Journalist, it Is CRIME for man who has
enjoyed spotless reputation for over fifty
years to defend himself against the accu-
sations Of murderesses, thieves and harlots
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1886-04-11
10. n. Tn It's New Quarters.

Company D. Fourth L ginent, made last
Thursday night at Bergen Hull, one long
to be remembered. 1t was the occasion of
their entry int their handsomely fitted up
new quarters, aud as consequence some
of the city's most prominent representa-
tive men, including Mayor Collins, Justice
P. F. Wanser, A. S.dman, Register George
Fielder, Director P. Govern, Thomas v.
Gator, Captain A. Bush, Freeholders Rauth
and Schaumlo ;ffel, William Pairson, Charles
Roe, Police Commissioner James Clark,
Joseph NJ. Noonan, Major Gains, George
McAneny, John Ksylor, W. Il. Wickham,
Joseph Bristor and Captain A. McKaig were
present. Speech making, exercises of a
literary character aud singing were the
features of the occasion. Those who adj
dressed the Company were: Captain Her
ring, I. V. Gator, Mayor Collins, Justice
Wanser, Register Fielder, Director Govern
and 9th ers,
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An .Ez1z4BErH BLAcKMA1LER.


Major Stanley Finally Taken Into Cuss
tOdy In New York.
New YORK, April 10.-Major Alfred V.
Stanley, Southerner and ex-Confederate
soldier, who absconded in October last
from Elizabeth, N. j., with $4,000 of the
funds of the Elizabethport Steam Cordage
Factory, of which he had been the book
keeper for years, was arrested last night at
the Hotel Brunswick He is charged by
the proprietors of the factory, Messrs.
Fulton, Whitlock q Co., with having writ
ten them a letter in January last, Ia which
he threatened to expose to all their Gus
toners certain Irregularities IN the filling
of an important coatract, of which he
claimed the firm were guilty, unless he
was paid ST. 600. In his letter he said:
ssThe money so unrighteously got by me
is all gone. My mania for gambling has
cleaned me out completely. have a
good chance to go to Australia, and
would leave at once if had the money.
will not return to the United States"
TStanley was the Junior Warden of Essex
Lodge, f. and A. NJ, IN Elizabeth
The firm apparently agreed to Stanley's
proposition, but insisted upon a formal
transfer of the money. The accused fell
into the trap laid for him by the police, and
this morning he was sent to Elizabeth for
trial
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Whatever The parliamentary aspect Of

Whatever the parliamentary aspect of
the question presented to the House in the
matter Of the Morris and Essex Railroad
back tax bill, which was before the As
sembly the other evening, the bill itself is
q good one, and should be passed. 1t
merely provides that the Attorney General
shall ascertain whether. BY dishonest re-
turn Of the tax value Of its property, that
Railroad has succeeded in swindIing the
State. and directs him, il there has been
any fraudulent concealment OF taxable
assets on the part Of the Company, to
enforce the payment Of the amount out Of
which the State may have been cheated.
The statement Of the features Of the bill
il The strongest argument that can Be
made for It. Il i 50 emipently proper
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The Grocers Of Hoboken are invited to
attend meeting at Meyers Hotel, corner
of Hudson and Third streets, next Tues
day, April 18th, at P. M, for the purpose
of discussing the feasibility Of forming a
Grocers Association similar to those exist
ing in the surrounding cities. Delegations
from New York, Brooklyn aRd other
places will be present to addresssthe meet
ing. This call is signed by II. Grotehusen,
A. Won Claim, @. r. 4. Rosenberg, 81. G.
Mangels, A. Grasman and many others.
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NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS,

All advertisers having standing adver-
tisements in the TATTlER are requested to
furnish copy. for whatever changes they
want by Friday night, or. at latest, ten
o'clock Saturday morning. Advertisers
who send in changes-later will have 10
take the chances of time being left for the
making of the changes.