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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20
More Excuses Needed.

Whenever the President makes very
bad appointment-which seems to be re-
markedly often-his mugwump friends
come to his assistance with the excuse
that the bad democrats have deceived and
led him astray, and caused him to appoint
men of whose true character he had;no
knowledge.
Such was the excuse for the appoint
ments of Pillsbury and Chase and many
others of similar kind in other States.
Recently the President has appointed
one John c. Riley, postmaster of Cincin-
natl. Riley is politician of the worst
kind. He has been one of the most useful
henchmen of Senator PAYNE of Ohio,
whose election has just undergone inves-
tigation in connection with the charge of
bribery by committee of the Ohio legis-
lature, who find so much evidence of the
corrupt use of money in the case that they
have reported resolution to send their
findings and the evidence ID the President
of the United States Senate for the infor-
nation of that body. Riley presided at
the famous-or rather High
land House Convention" in Cincinnati, at
which the cards were stacked to prevent
Pendleton's reelection to the Senate. He
is an intimate friend of the notorious Dan
Dalton, who forged the election returns in
1885 which gave seats to democratic
members from Hamilton county.
The President has already once given
direct encouragement to the gang of which
Riley and Dalton are members, by his
pardon of Mullen, who was sent to the
pententiary for his share in the election
crimes of the gang of 1884.
Such an appointment is so VIGOROUSLY
bad, so totally opposed to the good of the
public service. so corrupting and debasing
to politics, and so at variance with the
Presidents professions in regard to re-
forming and improving the civil service,
that his mugwump friends will be obliged
to denounce it. or to tax their ingenuity to
its utmost TO invent excuses tor Mr.. Cleve
land They will no doubt attempt the lat
ter course, as they have already shown
that they will sustain the Presidents worst
acts just as readily as the most venal and
supple of his democratic partisans. There
may be mild remonstrance from them at
first, but after a little they will shout the
praises of the President and civil service
reform just as Justify as ever, forgetting
that some of his appointments are dis
graceful to the government, and as basely
partisan as they well could be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20
A REPUBLICAN
STATE CONTENTION
WILL BE HELD IN
City Hall, lewiston,
Wednesday, June 9th, 1896

For the purpose of nominating a candidate for Gov
be supported mt the September election, and
transactpg any other business that may properly
come before il.
The basis OF representation will be as follows :
Each city, town and Plantation will be entitled to
delegate and for each seventy five votes cast for
the republican candidate for Governor In 1884, ad
ditonal delegate, and for fraction OF forty votes in
excess OF seventy five votes, additional delegate
The Stat Committee will be in session In the Re
cepton Room of the hall AT O'Clock on the morning
of the Convention. for the purpose OF receiving the
credentials of delegates.
All the electors Of Maine who are In favor of main.
tauiDg Protective Tariff; who will join in resist
ing the attempt now being made in a Democratic
House of Representatives to nure many of the lead
ing industrial interests OF Maine; who are in favor
OF elevating and dignifying human labor by ag
to the laborer his just eward; who demand freedom
of suffrage throughout the republic and honest
counting OF the ballots; who uphold all judicous
measures for the encouragement of American ship
building who believe In an honest and responsible
civil service and In an economical administration OF
the Government; who approve the Prohibition OF
the Liquor Traffic and the Promotion OF the of
Temperance, cordially invited without regard to
past political differences, to unite with the Repuo.
In the selection of delegates to this Convention
Per order Republican state Committee.
JOSEPH II MANLEY, Chairman.
WILLIS III. WING, 81 cretary
Augusta Me, April 10. 1855.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

The American dies from overwOrk and
anxiety. When he is five years old he begins
school with determination to be at the head
of the class. He will out-run, out jump, and
lick any boy of his size. He enters upon a
condition of strain that is perpetual. As he
goes on it gets worse. He must be in politics
at twenty, rich at thirty, great at forty, and
if he measuraby succeeds he is decaying at
fifty, and dead at sixty. He ought to be dead.
1t is fitting punishment for his audacity and
his steady violation of the laws of nature
LeauenWorth (Kan.) Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20
STATE OF MAINE.
By the Governor.

Faith In God is the foundation stone upon which
our iorefathers raised the our free
institutions. Succeeding generations should rec
ognize this vital truth by humble acknow edgment
OF their dependence upon Him and by conscientious
Observance Of all other christian duties.
The sanctifying of particular days for that purpose
is especially enjoined upon the Bible a com
mand which has been sincerely obeyed by an hon.
ored ancestry.
therefore, by the advice and consent of the Ex.
ecutve Council, appoint
Thursday, the 22d Day Of April.
next, as a day of public fasting, humiliation and
prayer.
And do urge that 1t be kept in the sanctuary, at
the hreside and In public places according to the
original intention BY the performance of these
duties, ard by conie ssng and forsakng SINS the
best welfare of the people /. advanced, their faith
assured, their comfort increased and a higher
christian civilization secured.
"Sanctify ye a fast, call a solemn assembly, gather
the elders and all the inhabitants of the land into the
house OF the Lord your God. and cry unto the
Lord''
Given In the Council Chamber at Augusta, this
twenty-thrd day OF March, in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and eighty six, and
Of the Independence of the United States of Amer
lea the one hundred and tenth
FREDERICK Robe.
By the Governor.
ORAMANDAL SMITH, secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20
Marshall Field, the well known Chicago

Marshall Field, the well known Chicago
merchant, is called lucky by his friends. A
few years ago, in settling with country mer-
chant, he was induced to take $500 of mining
stock He didn't want it, and offered big
discount for cash, but the merchant didn't
have the cash and so MIR. Field kept the stock.
In seven years he has drawn $4,000 in divi-
dends from that stock, and it is said that all
the money he ever has invested il mining
stock. and he has invested considerable and
with great success, was his profits on that
$500 worth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

Miss Folsom of Buffalo, said to be affianced
to President Cleveland, is % years old, and
has been the Presidents ward since early
girlhood. She is said to be beautiful and
accomplished and to possess all the graces
needed to make her model mistress of the
White House. This is not the first time her
engagement to Mr.. Cleveland has been ru-
mOred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

The special committee of the Ohio
House of Representatives which has been
Investigating the charges of bribery in the
senatorial election in that State of two
years ago. find so much evidence that
Senator Payne's election was secured by
the corrupt use of money that they report
resolution to send their findings and the
evidence to the President of the United
States Senate for the information of that
body. II this is done, SAYS the Phiadel-
phia Press. the Senate will be bound to
take notice of and investigate the matter,
a. it did in the case of Alexander Cald-
well of Kansas, who was forced to resign
in 1873 to escape expulsion for using
money to procure his election to the Sem
ate. That money was used to secure
Payne's election is pretty clearly indicat-
ed by the evidence. Whether the respon-
sibility for the bribery can be fixed on Mr..
Pavne is another matter. but it will GER
tainly be the duty of the Senate to probe
the matter to the bottom when it is
brought 10 its attention by branch of the
Ohio Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

In Baltimore, as in other cities, there is a
rapidly growing fashion of pedestrianism.
1T is astonishing" says the American of
that city, show fond numbers of people have
become of pedestrian exercise. Hundreds of
business men are now enthusiastically declar-
ing that brisk walk down town in the morn
ing aud back again in the evening is just pre-
ciselv what they need"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

More than month ago a Florida hotel
keeper cut lot of willow, which he made
fore the trees began to bud. and now there
are to be seen on one of the posts of a chair
nice green buds and almost full grown leaves
Rev. Edward E Hale deprecates the use of
the term knight" in our modern American
organizations; the Objectionable word is a
relic OF feudalism, and it has no place in our
American life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

A BallstOn merchant had singular expert
ence the other day. He had purchased a jug
of cider, put it in his wagon, and started for
his place of business On the way,at lone
ly spot, he heard the report of what he took
to be pistol, and also something whizzing
past his head He thought he was shot at,
whipped up his horse, aud, on reaching home,
found his jug nearly empty and minus its
cork.-Hudson Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

A skepuc who was trying to confuse a
Christian colored man by contradictory pas
sages in the Bible, asked how it could be that
we are in the Spirit and the Spirit in us; he
received the following reply ooh, dar's no
puzzle bout dat; it's like dat poker. puts
II in the fire till it gets red hot. Now, de
pokers in de fire and de fires in de poker 3"
Chicago Liriag Church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

The holding of another tariff conference
by the protectionist democrats does not
augur favorably for the prospects of Uncle
Morrison's bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20
A Public Renefaction.

How to laundry linen as it is done in Troy,
y, has been kept secret long enough !;
it can and should be done in every family.
The Electric Starch is the only starch in the
United States that is put up by men who
have practical knowledge of the laundry
profession. 1t requires no cooking, keeps the
iron from sticking and linen from bistering
while ironing, and gives shirts, cuffs and
collars that stiffness and beautiful polish they
have when new, which, everybody knows
keeps them clean twice as long. Beware of
imitation. See that the name J G. HUBIN-
GER & BRO, New Haven, Conn, is on eve
ry package. mari td&w3mnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

The Virgin Salt Co., of New Haven,
Conn.,, are making a grand offer to intro
duce their salt Go and ask your grocer for
Virgin Salt and get an elegant Easter Card.
In addition we offer an extra indncement a
pair of Doves beautifully Autographed in ten
colors, as natural as life, on a large card
9xl0 inches. Virgin Salt is the cleanest,
purest and whitest salt ever seen or used.
A large package costs only l0cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

The school boycott is not a success, The
school boycott trouncing that he won't for
get until watermelons are ripe.-Phsia.
Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

Governor Alger of Michigan takes a
sanguine view of republican prospects in
his State and has no doubt of the party
carrying it. not only this year. but in 1888
also.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20
RuckIen,s Arn,c. saliva.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill.
blsins, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
Ii is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded, Price % cents per box.
For sale by Devi1e & Coughin.
dec27d&wlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

Massachusetts will have an Arbor Day on
the oath of March. They are already drill
ing holes in the rocks to plant bean poles in.
-Phti1 Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

The King Charles spaniel is the only fash
ionabe dog nowadays. The pug, the terrier
and the black-and-tan have been ruled out of
the drawing-room by the caprice of a fiuctu.
ating taste.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

The couple called at the parsonage, and
after the ceremony the happy but impecuni-
Gus groom handed the parson a two-dollar
note Then. taking him to one side, whis.
pered in his ear that ''he thought it would be
rather neat thing for him to return the 81
to the bride as a sort of wedding douceur,
YOU know y Harper's Bsear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

Mr.. B. F. Butler, trying a case in the United
States Circuit Court in Philadelphia, is thus
photographed by the Times of that city: He
has grown more portly of late years and his
girth now exceeds the longest sword belt.
The bald expsnse of his No. head has
broadened trife, but the outlying fringe of
gray hair is as long and as thick as ever. In
his buttonhole he wore yellow rose, and
when he left the room to return to the Cont
mental, he jauntily perched on his head the
dingy SLOUGH hat, far more aged in its ap-
pearance than its hale looking owner"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20
WILLIS II. WING. 81 cretary
Augusta Me, April 10. 1856.

In Indiana the republicans carried most
of the city and town elections.
The members of the New Jersey Legis-
lature want their wages advanced to $1,000
a year, an increase OF 100 per cent.
Governor Bate of Tennessee has APP
pointed Hon. w. G. Whitthorne to sue
coed Howell f. Jackson as United States
Senator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

WE WARRANT Gilmore's Magnetic
Elixir to relieve the Asthma in one minute
Sold by f. G., Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

Rev. d. M, Carpenter. of Clymer, Chau-
tauqua Co., N Y, writes March 2, 1885 {:
My boy, two years old, took severe cold
which settled in his throat and lungs Moth
ing afforded relief, and thought he must die.
Finally | put an Alcock's Porous Plaster
around the throat and one on the chest. In
less than an hour his breathing became bet.
ter, and he fell asleep. twenty-four hours
the child was we'll apr2Odeod&wIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

Can q cross-eyed man receive an appoint
ment in the Fire Department? This question is
said to be agitating the circles of ire-laddie-
dom. A stalwart, robustious citizen whose
physique is way up in the nineties wants
job, but his eyes are against him. Standing
on Main street opposite the churches, for in
stadce, and facing west, while his left optic
embraces the American block his right takes
in Buffalo Creek and the Sturges elevator.
When he casts his regards upon you his
glances meet over the top of his nose, and
there their ways part most embarrassinGly.
There is not q cross-eyed man on the force,
and never has been, SO that it is felt that to
admit the strabismic applicant would amount
to the establishment of an uncanny preced-
ent. The question is likely to be solved ad-
versely 70 the gentleman Buffalo Courier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20
Warrant.

By virtue of authority vested in as clerk of the
village school district of the city of Augusta here
by notify and the inhabitants of said district
qualified by law to vote in city affairs to in the
Grammar school Room. in said district on Saturday.
the Path day of April, 1885, at O'Clock, P. NJ, act
on the following articles, viz:
First--TO chose moderator.
Second-To choose a clerk.
Third-To choose one director.
Fourth-To hear the report of the directors and
act upon such matters may be presented therein
Fifth-To raise money for support of schools re-
pairs of school hou 'es, discounts and attachments
taxes. 4
Sixth--To see if district will make any discount
on takes paid within specified time and if to fix
the date thereof.
Seyenth-To determine in what manner taxes as
sessed by the district shall be collected
Eighth-ro provide tor the debt of the district
maturing the ensul ng year and for the payment of
interest on the district debt.
Nnth-fO hear the special report of the directors
in relation to the adoption BY the district of the sys
TEN of "tree text books, and to provide means for
carrying out any system decided upon by the dis
trct.
Tenth-To act upon any other bus iness that may
be legally transacted.
GEORGE +. MACOMBER,
Clerk Village School District.
Augusta, Me, April 18th, 1886
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

THE mugwumps are daring the demo-
Gratis to pass resolutions in the COMPRESSION
al conventions of this year disavowing and
condemning the policy of the Administra-
ton. and threatening them if they do so
with an "eye-opener.N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

GIVE YOUR CHILDREN, for Coughs
and Colds, Group, Whooping Cough and
ioarsness, Gilmore's Magnetic Elixir. Sold
by F. G. Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

Nova Scotia is dissatisfied with Domin-
ion rule. Her annexation to the Canadian
government was forced, and a large por-
ton of her people have never been recon-
clled to it They want independence
which would practically result in an early
application for admission as one of the
United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

The mugwump New York Times says :
In the appointment of John c. Riley as
postmaster of Cincinnati the President
seems to have yielded to the Importuni-
ties, not to SAY the dictation, of Senator
Payne against the protests of the more re-
putable element in the democratic party in
Ohio. Riley represents the Mclean ring
of corrupt politicians in Cincinnati, which
has done nothing but discredit and injure
the party in Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

"HACKMETACK," lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price % and 90 cents. Sold by
Bowditch, Webster & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20
LODGE DIRECTORY.
Spectnl Advertisements.

Small advertisements, not exceeding three %"
corning under the head Of WANTED, FOR SAL
To LET, LOST, &C.. ,oiR be inserted here one IN
for 26 cents three times for 40 cents, and one soer
for 90 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

NOR SALE-An upright tubular boiler, best
IL make, six horse power, laid aside to make room
for larger one. Inquire at Kennebec Journal
Office aprl7d&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-20

LNOR SALE-One covered express wagon top
T. removable; suitable for grocery, meat, provi-
sion or milk business. Also covered phaeton
INQUIRE of or address NEWLAND BISHOP,
aprl4dIw Winthrop, Maine.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1886-12-04
STATE NEWS.

AZ We are ready to 60 to press says the
White Pine News. we learn that an i'm.
portznt strike has been made in the Ar
gus irine. They haze been getting at it
for severe, days, but It wss only yss.er.
Day tbs: # o9snsa cut. OF its size we
are ,.et s.ivised, as the management
themselves 10 rot yet know.
Enterprise: It il the belief Of these
who should knew, that the Winter viii
prove enc Of tie most exciting 10 mining
and stock circles that the Comstock has
evsr seen. ard iaAt some Of the leading
alocka viii set asioniah the world.
The Chronicle claims that the Gem
stock viii yield s7.oOO,Ooo in the cnau.
ing twelve months.
The Virginia Chronicle claims that the
Con. Virginia ni.ns has 1000. COO worth
OF ore in sight.
II ia probable that Churchill win held
another election, 20 determine sho shall
be Assessor.
Tho Journal saya Reno will have
population Of 10000 in lssa than Eve
years.
The entiEc lm.iiop output oi tie Com.
s.ocl; ia Little ever $500, eco per month.
1t is stated that $500 cattle Will be
winterod on the Truckee Meadows.
The Quinn mine at Silver City yieliai
2i5, Oa0 lsst month.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1886-12-04

rAS v NOTES.

The most popalar remedy in England
for the gapes in poultry. and the most
successful, is that which is known as the
powder cure. Some prepared powder is
F!ncod in bellows, and when the chicks
or yorns phcsssnts are in tho coop it is
blown therein, 50 That the ali becomes
charged with II and the birds breathe it.
They begin TO sneeze and cough and in
this way are able to get rid Of the worms.
It ia much leas dangerous than iumiga-
ton.
1t il pretty certain that we will have
largo imrortntions OF English potatoes
this year, in spite Of the import duty of
10 cents = bushel. In Cheshire, close to
Liverpool, the crops this year of potatoes
ara absolutely unprecedented, and the
price 10 lower than ever before quoted in
tho Chester market. Really splendid
mognum boanms are quoted at wholesale
prices ~ low as $40 per ton
Peanuts Of good size and quality were
raised this year in New York, Ohio and
Southern Michigan. The yield was not
az large ss in the Southern States, and
there ia little promise tina. the crop will
be paying enc for the market. Still it
10 likely that in a fer years ths bose Oh
meat uor.hey1 fsyms will roi5e their own
peanuts.
Epg!iHb bre keepers have made cru
SADIE against wasps and an enormous
number Of queoa wasps have been killed.
A large number of flies has followed the
partia. determination Of the wasps, and
some people are complaining that .
plague Of flies Is worae than scarcity OF
honey.
Persons who are undertaking to raise
carp in artificial ponds must be careful
to keep other kinds Of fish as we'll as
aquatic animals and turtles out Of them.
Daring the past summer the young carp
in many places have been destroyed by
the above named creatures.
All things considered, the largest ilow
Of mill, is the most profitable, unless it
is secured at too great expense. Reason
must be used here as in all other things.
Study what your soil and the crops
you grow need. and then, as best you
can, feed so as to make special manures
to meet the demand.