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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

There was an eclipse this year that astron-
omers failed to note. 1t was the eclipse of
Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam over all
competitors. /. cures coughs, colds, and all
diseases of the throat, chest and lungs
Price 1926 and 10 cents feb23-d&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indiges-
ton, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite,
Yellow Skin? Shiloh's Vita'izer is positive
cure. Sold by Bow1itch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27
Never Give Up.

If you 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 all
means procure bottle of Electric Bitters.
You will be surprised to see the rapid improve
ment, that will follow you will be inspired with
new life; strength and activity will return;
pain and misery will cease, and henceforth
you will rejoice in the praise of Electric Bit
tiers. Sold at fifty cents bottle by Devine
Coughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

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, 1886-02-27

GIVE YOUR CHILDREN, for Coughs
and Colds, Group, Whooping Cough and
Hoarsness, Gllmore's Magnetic Elixir. Sold
| nv F. G. kipsman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

IMPOTENCY in Man or Woman cured
by Gilmore's Aromatic Wine. Sold by +. U.
Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

REV. E. j. WHITNEY of Clarkson, N.
Y, says Gilmore's Aromatic Wine for Female
Weakness, stands without rival. Sold by
L. G Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Cerns. ard ell Skin Eruptions, anc
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
4 is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
ar money refunded. Price % cents per bcx
For sale by Devine & Coughlin.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

"HACKMETACK," a lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price % and 80 cents. Sold by
Bowditch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

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, 1886-02-27

Know myself by reading the "Science of
Life" the best medical work ever published
for young and middle-aged men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

Mrs. VIM. F. Manchester, of Fall River,
Mass. says: 81 have used DR.. Seth Arnold's
Cough Killer for number of years and can
say that for coughs and colds it is the best
medicine ever used" For sale by all drug
gists. Price, 55c., SOC and 81 per bottle.
little medicine judiciously administered
is obtained by using DIR. Seth Arnold's Pills
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY-a pos
tive cure for Catarrh, DipEtheria. and Can
ker Mouth. Sold by Bowditch, Webster &
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

Never out of place: Hop Plasters for sud-
den pains, weaknesses and strains. Always
sure. 25c. feb23deod&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

Stitch in time saves nine and bottle OF
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

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, 1886-02-27
9aay Eenaehef aonrual.

Augusta. Saturday Morning, Feb. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

A NASAL INJECTOR free with each bot
tie of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 80
cents. Sold by Bowditch Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

H4ia's taof,ey the great Cough cure, 25c. ,50c&$l
GsHnns sulphur Soap heals 4 beauties, 25c.
Observation-Disclosures kills Corns Burions
;lilIe Hair ard Whisker Dye-Black and Brown, 60c.
{sike's T0othache Drops cure IN Minute, 25c
Deans Rheumatic Pills are sure cure, 6Qc.
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Advice TO MOIhera.

Are you disturbed at night and broken OF
your rest bv sick child suffering and cry.
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, SEND
at once and get bottle of MRS. WINsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.
Its value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, sottens the gums, reduces IN
iamma5ion, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHINe is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one Of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
25 cents a bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

WHY WILL YOU cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10
cts, so cts, and ST.. Sold by Bowditch,
Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

SCHEDULE OF ASSETS.
Loans upon real estate. first lien, $27,0Ss, 12 80
Loans upon stocks and bonds, 1898 90
Premium notes on policies in force, 2,4'0,563 OF
Cost of real estate owned by the Coy, 1896 So
Cost of United States registered bonds, 99l25 90
Cost of state and city bonds, 2,0s5,557 81
Cost of other bonds, 7,1l9.467 II
Cost of bank stock, 122,761 90
Cost of railroad stock, 10000 90
Cash in bank and office, 2,s44Si7 IS
Balance due from agents, 1874 70
$52.s4a 1852 10
Interest due and accrued, $974,29s27
Rents accrued, 19,455 81
Market value Of stocks and
bonds over cost, $50, $50 81
Net deferred premiums, 1853 10
Gross Assets, Dec 81, 1855, $54, 3s3, $40 95
LIATILITIEs
Amount required to rein.
sure all outstanding poll
cies, net assuming per
cent interest, $4S,9 49,33l 90
Additional reserve by Com.
pany's Standard, per
cent on policies issued
since April |, 1882, 122,165 90
All 9th, liabilities, 754, 604
- 49,S25. 672 o.
Surplus by Company's Standard, 1857, 977 81
Surplus by Conn. Standard, per cent, 1850, 42 81
Surplus by N Y. Standard, Al per cent 100000 90
Ratio of expenses OF mana gcment to re.
ceipts in 1885, 9.93 per cent
Policies in force Dec. 81, 1885, $685.
insuring $i5l,301 ,5SS 90
JACOB l.. GREENE, Pres.
JOHN Nj. TAYLOR, Vice-Pres.
WIN. G. ABBOTT. Sec.
ID. II. WELLS. Actuary.
H. N. FAIRBANKS.
GENERAL AGENT FOR MAINE,
Fl Main Street. Bangor, Me.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

Eugene Hale entered the House from
Maine in his thirty-third year. He began the
practice of law as soon as he attained his
majority. and was almost immediately APP
+. hold for nine years. His success at the
Rar was very marked. Preceding his elec-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-27

ton to Congress he served in the State Legis-
lature and took leading position in body
of able men. In the House Of Representa-
tives he rose rapidly in the estimation OF bis
associates and was recognized as sound and
careful legislator, of great industry in the
committeeman, and of decided ability as
debater. He exhibited an exceptional clear
ness of statement and power of analysis. He
possesses the peculiar tact and aptitude which
insure a successful career in Parliamentary
body. He has always been fond of books,
and has constantly grown in knowledge and
in mental discipline.
, 1886-01-10

About . O'Clock last Friday morning,
"Briarhurst, the property of DR.. w. A.
Bell, of Manitou, Col, and ono of the
most elegant houses in Ell Paso county,
was completely destroyed by a fire, which
originated by Goals dropping from an open
fireplace. The house was beyond the
reach of the Manitou water system, and
all efforts to subdne the flames, after they
had gained considerable Roadway, was
without avail.
All of the occupants escaped without
injury, and the greater portion of the fur
%niture, pictures, books, etc, including
Moran's valuable painting of THE Noun.
tain of the Holy Cross, we're removed
from the lower floor. but nearly every
thing in the second story was destroyed.
1t is estimated that the loss will be be-
tween $4,000 and $40 200. There is an
insurance on the property to the amount
Of $4,000, in substantial foreign compa.
MES. DR.. Bell, who is absent in the
East, has been notified by telegraph Of
the fire.
, 1886-01-10

The driving trail from Texas is already
as good as established for thus year. There
is no objection IN Texas to cattle being
driven through the state and crossed at
Doans. There is no legal power to pre-
vent the driving of herds through Indian
territory. On the strip Of neutral ground
Texas cattle are as free to pass as any
range cattle. The only ground on the
Colorado and Kansas line hat required
purchase has been bought to take herds
across the Arkansas. On public lands
Texas stockmen will have equal rights.
A suit is to be brought in the United
States Supreme Court against the Ar.
kansas Valley Land and Cattle company
for having under fence GOO, 900 acres Of
Government land IN Colorado. The com
pany is composed of Englishmen, and
their manager, Bloomfield, is well known
in the West.
A telegram from La Junta, Col, Jan.
9, says: The hills along the Arkansas,
from Coolidge to La Junta, are black with
cattle drifted in with yesterdays terrific
storm. Your correspondent counted M
less than 500 dead cattle along the banks
of the river between these two places
The loss to stockmen will average 25 pei
cent. The cattle cannot cross tine Arkan.
sas to get further south, and many more
must die for want of grass and water.
, 1886-01-10
BY lie way.
Waits Caught on the Fly From
Busy Men.
Good hatured Gossip on General
Matters.

Smith, the chronic tramp, was fined
1926 by Justice Lee yesterday.
Mr.. Perry, of the Denver publishing
house Of Perry & Badly, came up from
Denver last evening.
G. A.. Rice, G. II. Fowler and G.. Il.
T~rowbridge, Denver. and F. Minus, Lar
annie, we're at the Pacific house yester-
day.
NJ. X. Gardiner and wife, Laramie
river; Noble Spates, Baltimore, and VIM.
Dolan, Egbert, were at the Fisher hotel
yesterday.
Owing to the illness of Rev. Hansen,
the Lutheran minister, no services will be
held by the Scandinavian people in the
Presbyterian church to-day.
Grant. the young man iwho raises dol
lar bills to fves, was released yesterday by
Justice Fisher, after giving bonds in
$1,000 to annear at the May term Of
court. Do
A special train was made up last even
ing, and pulled out toward the west, On
board were a number Of travelling men,
who had been weather bound for the past
two days.
Joe Rely and John Potter, Chicago;
w. r. St. Glare, Lusk, Wyo.; John Nc
Bride, Pueblo; Patrick Burk, Egbert, and
I. Joyce, Archer, were at the Metropoli-
tan yesterday.
j. NJ. Watson and s. l.. Hutchinson,
Fort Collins; II. W. Mason. st. Louis;
A.. Paul and j. w. Clarke, New York;
w. +. Boyd and A. Atwood, Denver, and
B. w. Podner, Laramie, were at the Inter
Ocean yesterday.
The Signal Service officer reports that
the highest temperature yesterday was
33.9o; lowest, 90; mean temperature.
24.7o; mean humidity, $50 per cent;
highest velocity of wind, SO miles per
hour. Snowfall, Ol inch.
A most enjoyable time is expected on
wednesday evening next, at Library hall,
when a grand calico ball will be given by
the Carpenters Union of this city. Tick
cts are now on sale and may be obtained
from any of the members.
The new hardware firm of Arp 4 Ham
mond, makes its bow to the public this
morning, by means of an advertisement
in The LEADER. The two members of
this firm are too well known in this COM
munity to need any special mention at
this time. Both are energetic business
men, experienced in their line of trade,
and the firm will undoubtedly secure a
fair share of patronage.
In the columns of TIM LEADER this
morning will be found the annual reports
of the city clerk and The city treasurer.
They show in detail from what sources
the city revenue has been obtained, and
tor what the eity's money has been paid
out. In short, both statements are plain
~showings of the city's financial condition,
and as such, will be read with interest by
the taxpayers, who are always interested
in such matters.
Mrs. Annie Comfort. who has been in
durance vile for the past two months,
charged with the larceny of a silk dress,
the peculiar style and cut of which had
tempted her, was released yesterday on
her " recognizance. by Judge Lacey.
She will gaze no more with longing gaze
on silk dresses, whose elusive charms lead
one to put Al enemy on her back, that
steals away her liberty. Judge Carroll
has secured his clients liberty. and will
defend her cause at the next term Of
court.
, 1886-01-10
An Enterpris,nr. ael,able House

W. n. Hunt can always be relied upon,
not only to carry in stock the best of
everything. but to secure the agency for
such article as have well known merit, and
are popular with the people, thereby sus-
tanning the reputation of being always
enterprising, and ever reliable. Having
secured the agency for the celebrated DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption,
will sell it on a positive guarantee. 1t
will surely cure any and every affection of
throat, lungs and chest, and to show you
our confidence, we invite you to call and
get a trial bottle free.
, 1886-01-10

NAlAA 0a& RA1a&N 8@AA 49,
prison, sixty nine. OF the appropriation
ISIS. 900, there remains a balance O
1874 81, and from the contingent funC
about 5000.
A very neat and graceful compliment
was paid to Superintendent Deuel. yester
day that | cannot forbear mentioning.
had gone down to the railroad Office on Z
little business. Opening the door | found
that genial official busy at his desk, and
waiting upon him, were three gentlemen, SC
| fell into line to take my turn. Finishing
his business, the superintendent then
threw down his pen, and turning around,
said
well, gentlemen, what can | do fol
your"
"One of the three gentlemen ther
stepped forward and said to him
"As you are a busy man, Mr.. Deuel., VT
will detain you but a moment. We have
known you in your official capacity, and
in the private walks Of life. During oul
intercourse we have felt and appreciated
your many kindly qualities. In behalf o.
the gentlemen who are with me, allow mt
to present you with a slight token of our
respect for you 80 a man, and a mementc
of ms lours of fraternal fellowship
let the links of this kecssstA bind t,
your memory. the days when we wert
companions in arms, and in later life as.
ISOLATED together in the busy pursuits Of
civil life"
So saying he handed to the surprised
railroad official an elegant watch guard o.
solid golden links, and superb workman
ship, bearing upon the cross-b bar the
names of the donors, "Murrin-Dyer-
Foster" Superintendent Deuel. was q
triie taken aback. His office had been
besieged for two days with frantic indl.
viduals, who wanted to know when that
Internal train from the East was com.
ing and asked a thousand questions
that were equally SANE and as easily ans
wered. This was like a cool breeze at the
close of a sultry day, and caught him en-
tirely By surprise. But he was equal tc
the situation. Rising from his chair
while emotion flushed his cheek, he said
81 do not need to say to you gentlemen
that ! appreciate this gift, nor to say thai
it is a great surprise. l don't know O
anything hat | have ever done to yor
that you should make me the recipient o
a token of SO much value. Given from
motives of the purest friendship, as q
pledge of its continuance, | accept the
handsome present, and thank you frcu
the bottom of my heart. He Their
caught sight of me, as | stood in the
background, and calling me ont intro
duced me to bis friends, Col. Luke Nun
rim, p~enitentiary commissioner. T. Dyer
president of city council, and Capt. A. p
Foster, manager of the Pacific hotel.
| received a note yesterday from one o
the four gentlemen who were trying Il
talk me TO death last Sunday. 1t wa
brief. 1t invited me TO go where the fire
are not raked down. | have been think
ing of the proposition, and have conclude,
that instead, | will accept a more friendl,
invitation extended to me by Mark Jen
nings, the genial manager of the Larami
boomerang, TO come over and see him
He says that he will do his best to b
hospitable to the WAYFARER.
, 1886-01-10
FACTS AND FIGURES
Interesting to Taxpayersin Each Count,
of Wyoming.

From the territorial auditors office yes
terday was obtained the following state
ment. showing the total taxable valuation
of property of the several counties of the
territory, the levy for territorial general
fund upon the same as fixed and deter
mined by the territorial board of equaliza-
ton, and the amounts charged to the said
counties in 1885, at a tax of one mill.
, 1886-01-10

III n called meeting Of the
citi-ens OF Wyoming Ter
ruOry, Geo. II. Draper's
Uas achnOiUfedged 10 be
headquarters, wholesale
and retail, for staple and
fancy groceries.
, 1886-01-10

Speaking of children being troubled
with Group, Mr.. o. b. Hayden. druggist,
Panora, Ia, says: Il have used Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy in the treatment
of Group in my family for the past three
or four years an1 have invariably had sat
isfactory results from its administration.
| consider it a certain and speedy cure Tor
this dangerous disease. Sold by w. N.
Hunt.
, 1886-01-10
FIVE MINUTE TALKS
With All Sorts of People on vari-
GUS Topics,
On the Streets, at the Hotels and
Elsewhere.

| saw Mr.. NJ. p. Moroney the popular
Democratic candidate of the First ward
last evening, and he said to me: 81 have
made a thorough canvass of my ward, and
the reception | met encourages me to say
that l have been nominated, and | am
going to get there, through the assistance
of my friends. the laboring men Of the
ward. Mr.. Shanks has a position in rail-
road employ. W. are old friends. |
haven't a word to say against him, and
wouldn't say it if | had. He is respected
and well liked, but is in no sense of the
word. a laboring man.
, 1886-01-10
Total. $50, III, 249 so $50, 1T 2s

Also the total taxable valuation of all
cattle, sheep, horses and mules in the
several counties aud the levy for territorial
stock, indemnity fund and the amounts
charged to each county at tax of one-
half mill
, 1886-01-10

Cure your cold while you can, Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy will do it. Sold
by W. N. Hunt.
, 1886-01-10

One hundred cases of claret wine for
sale, $3:75 per case. at Masten's.
, 1886-01-10

And lastly the total annual taxable val
uatlon OF the property of the territory
since the year 1887, was as follows:
Var Nat,.tton
, 1886-01-10

overheard a Democrat talking 10 a
friend yesterday, and he was using such
singular language concerning a Republi-
can ex. oficeholder in the territory that |
made a mental note of it. As near as l
can recall the language it was Gen.
Medium is going tonight to his home at
Laramie. He has transferred all the
affairs of the surveyor generals office to
his successor, j. G. Thompson. Mel
has been surveyor general of Wyoming
for the past year and a half He gave
the Office his personal attention. He was
always on hand in business hours, courte-
Gus and attentive to all. The government
will never have to overhaul his affairs,
and if they should, everything will be
found correct to a dot, 1t is the belief
of every man, that he ~retires from the
office with clean hands, an unblemish-
ed record, and a host of friends" This
was a pretty solid endorsement for a
Democrat to give a political opponent,
and | jotted it down because of its
rarity.
, 1886-01-10

1t was about the middle of yesterday
afternoon, and l dropped in at Brother
Murrin's to inquire what time services
would begin at his chapel this evening.
AS | entered the door l heard the dulcet
strains of music and stopped on one foot
like a hen that has caught an idea. Music
always captures me, and it did this time.
Brother Murrin was in the front store and
| asked him, who were those delightful
siEgers2 "Shl' said the colonel, don't
make any noise, and | will show them to
you" He opened the door and | Toasted
my eyes while | stopped my ears to pre-
vent serious accident to my tympanum.
Of all the most excruciatirg sounds | ever
heard. | think these took the prize. There
were four OF them, and they were just
doing their level best to raise the roof.
Murrin said, with tears in his eyes, that
he had been working for an hour to get
them to take a walk, but they wouldn't
go. Go be id" he said in that
emphatic style of his, they all put their
arms around me and said they loved me,
and put me in a chair. Two OF them
held me by main force, while the rest sang
to me. The mar who sings bass has got
a voice like a corn shelter, and the tenor,
faughl he gives me a pain. Don't you
know them2 Well, you don't want to.
, 1886-01-10

In the office of the territorial auditor,
| found James M. Tisdel, Frank Foote
and Col. Murrin. the penitentiary com
m%issioners, in deep consultation over doc
uments that lay on a desk before them.
asked them what they were going to tell
the governor in their report, and they
said | had better wait until twas printed.
Life was too short for that, so | looked
over their shoulders, and will tell you
what their report will be, but don't give
it away. They will say that they found
the territorial prisoners at Joliet and Lin
coin in good condition and receiving ex-
cellent treatment. At Lincoln there were
nineteen one year ago. and nine now re-
main. At Joliet there were Jan. l, 1885,
ffty-two prisoners, to which number
, 1886-01-10

For fine watch repairing,
DAVID MILLER. Idelman block
, 1886-01-10

twenty-eight were added. During the
year six were discharged. four pardoned
and one dead, making the number now in
prison, sixty-nine. Ofthe appropriation
ofSlS.0 600, there remains a balance Of
1894 81. and from the contingent fund
about $500.
, 1886-01-10

For cold, clustering weathe1
aoe aOouH recommend one OF
those heavy Irish Frieze or
Beaver Overcoats, Of which ne
hare a good assortment left and
yOu can bug one now at a
reduction of25 per cent.
NinchiHa Pea jackets are
Just the thing to wear when an
Overcoat woud interfere NTH
your uoork--heavy and warm,
they form an excellent substitute
We invite your especial at
tention to our line Of Winter
Clothing, which we are clear
ing out at a great reduction.
Seal Caps at 80, the best Cap
IN Cheyenne.