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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05
Cheering News From Illinois and Mis-
souri,.
II Looks Like q Landslfde-Away from
Free Trade.

II Looks Like q Landslfde-Away from
Free Trade.
CHICAGO, Sept 80.
Ex-Governor Will Cumback, of Indiana,
who has been active in every political con-
test since he was elected to Congress in 1854,
was in the city today, bound for home, after
campaigning in central Illinois. Said he;
II think that the way a mans neighbors
are acting is the best index to the general
in political situation of a State, and know that
my community at home there are at least half
a dozen Democrats whom know personally
who are going to vote the Republican ticket.
One grizzled old Democrat came into my
office the other day, and said that he wanted
to tell me something if / wouldn't tell any
one his name. Said he; 'Cumback, | have
made up my mind to vote the Republican
ticket this year. Ididnt much want to vote
for Cleveland in 1884, and | am tired of
Free Trade, Civil Service reform, and the
way the Democrats think about whiskey.'
| have been up and down the State great
dead this fall and as | have a wide acquan-
lance | could go nowhere without meeting
my friends. Democrats and Republicans. |
have tried earnestly to get at the exact stu
alton, and nearly every one has mentioned to
me the names of two or three persons who
are personally known to have made up their
minds TO vote the Republican ticket, whereas
in 1884 they voted the Democratic ticket.
1t seems to me there is regular landslide in
Indiana, and If we can prevent boodleism the
State is ours. General Harrison's personal
popularity will win him at least 500 Demo.
cratic votes in Indianapolis and Marion
County. We shall lose some votes upon the
prohibition question, but l think they will
all be made up by those who have voted the
Prohibition ticket previously and are dis
gusted"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

force prohibition policy, which Thrill party
leaders reiterate, sounds well and is very
misleading to those rho have not thought the
matter through. Professor Bascomb, the
ablest eIpounder of this theory, says: The
State must be differed from top TO bottom
on this basis, electing the officers, from judge
to justices of the peace. Governors, Mayors
and Aldermen and policemen, and must hold
the power for a dozen years or so. Then 1t
can enforce prohibition This is the ideal
scheme the Third party is entertaining, and
some such machinery through all the towns
and cities of State would indeed be neces-
sary to justify their theory of prohibitory
party behind prohibition policy to enforce
it. But what a vain delusion. Where is the
State, especially if it has any large cities.
which is differed from the bottom and in
all its municipalities, by the party that holds
the State Offices? Not one can be mentioned
The Democrats are now in the ascendency
in the State of New York. but large areas of
the State are Republican, and when the Re-
publicans have held the State offices in New
York, the Democrats have held New York
City and many other towns and cities. The
same 10 true of all other States, and yet these
ideal party builders would postpone the great
interests of the temperance reform, would
hedge and obstruct the efforts of those who
by bipartisan methods seek to protect the
home against the saloon until this impossible
political conception can be realized. On
this visionary basis they make eItravagsnt
promises and predictions-their principal
stock in trade. 1t is an old trick of bank
rupts that they are lavish with promises to
pay. So political party that is built upon
Authorization can never be solvent either in
present or prospective results. 1t costs one
nothing to offer all the kingdoms of the
world when he does not own rood Of land.
For these reasons | am Republican and
support Harrison and Morton in the present
campaign"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05
Democrats Alarmed In Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, sept. oO.
Never in the political history of Missouri
have the Democrats been confronted with so
many signs of defeat as in the present cam
paign. Governor Marmaduke was elected
four years ago by 800 majority. The indca-
tons now are that +. Z. Kimball the Repub-
lican candidate for the same office, will be
elected in November. The State will go
for Cleveland, but the Republican leaders
are confident that it will not go for Francis,
the Democratic nominee for Governor. He
is a grain Spectator, and the Farmers ALI
ance and the Wheelers have declared against
him. Last night the Republican State Com
mittee and the Union Labor State Committee
held meeting and decided to pull together.
The Union Labor candidate for Governor
will be withdrawn this week. and the Union
Labor men will ndorse Mr.. Kimball. In re-
turn for this the Republicans will support the
Union Labor Candidates for the Legislature
The Democrats are panic stricken at this
trade, and are working IS they never worked
before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

The prices quote are for medium grade
Ohio wool You will notice your report
makes it appear that wool dropped to %
cents before the Morrison tariff bill was
passed. They try to "hedge" on the tariff of
80 by false figures. commencing in so.
You will notice by the United States table
that the tariff of 1853 took effect in 1854 by
wool dropping from .44c to .34c. per ID, a
falling off in value of Zoe. per ID. In 1882
our imports of wool were 50 ,0+9 ,967 lbs. In
1886 our imports of wool were ia ,404, l73 lbs.
During that time, as have shown on page
our production had fallen off $4,000, 900 lbs.
All under the inducement of a lower tariff.
With a lower tariff our prices go down, our
production decreases, and our importatons
increase. The foreigner is benefited; we
lose. The hand-bill calls attention to the
decrease in the number of sheep in Vermont
from 1850 to 1856, viz. l,0l4, l22 to 37S, ia.
That, you will readily see, was caused by
free trade between the States. In the West
crn States and Territories they can raise
wool cheaper than they can in Vermont or
New England, they have the advantage of
cheaper lands and more suitable climate.
Statistics show that the benefit of the wool
industry is distributed as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05
LOGAN'S BOYS.
A Picturesque Feature of the Campaign
in Indiana this Year. A Hoosier
Business Man in the New York TIL
bune.

II remember that General John A. Logan
used to say that this would be the year when
the sons of veterans, born the year after the
war would cast their first vote, and he pre-
dicted for 1888 great Republican gains. These
young men in Indiana are called 'Logan's
Boys, and they have banners so inscribed.
1.-THE discovery and practical application
of natural gas in Indiana has brought into
the State large numbers of voters who are
Protectionists, on account of the industrial
pursuits in which they are engaged. Many
of these people have been in the State for
more than year, and ninety per cent of
them will vote for Harrison. This class of
voters cannot be less than 90, 900. The con-
versions from the ranks Of the Democracy
are numerous and constantly increasing.
This class of voters is much larger and more
sis the Republican party unitedf"
Thoroughly SO. The followers of Judge
Gresham in Indiana will to the last man give
General Harrison a cordial and hearty sup
port. harmony anu organizauoh prevail 10
a perfect degree in the Republican party of
Indiana, and confidently predict that the
State will give to Harrison and Morton very
substantial majority"
Did you see General Harrison?"
Eyes, spent an hour with him Thursday
evening of last week, and do not remem-
Der to have ever seen him looking so we'll
He is in excellent health and spirits"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

IL will be seen that In all three sources
Of power the United States exceeds all
other lands, and, in the aggregate, it pos
sesses one and two-thirds more working
power than her strongest competitor
Great Britain and Ireland.
Mr., Mulhall's calculations, which show
results so gratifying to us, are based
largely upon the census OF 1850, and there
Is every reason to believe that the next
census will set the United States still fur
ther In the lead of her competitors. Mr..
Mulhall set forth these facts before his
brother scientists simply in the interest
of knowledge. He exposed the prosper
Gus progress of the republic across the
ocean as AN unparalleled phenomenon in
the history of the world.
Taking into account our present number
of miles of railroad, the prospect of in
crease, our immense amount of machin-
cry rapidly growing larger, our vast
resources of iron, coal. gold and silver.
and our enormous area of arabic lands
rapidly coming under cultivation, one
cannot fail to perceive the grandeur of
our future national prospects, provided
no suicidal hand strikes down our Ameri-
can policy and puts in its stead the policy
and the interest of foreigners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05
Prospects in New Jersey.

1t really looks as though the last North
ern State would contribute to the defeat
Of Cleveland and the Bourbon Democracy,
For many years the land of the Jerseys
has been greatly afflicted with Democratic
misrule. New York city politics has
flowed in upon ii and exerted powerful
influence on its larger towns and more or
less of its country districts. The large
population of Jersey City is mainly an
extension of the New York City popula-
ton, thus loading down Hudson county
and the State with a preponderating
Democratic vote. But New Jersey is be-
coming more and more a manufacturing
State. She needs a Protective tariff.
All of her best citizens understand this.
The Democratic leaders of the State bit
terly regret that Cleveland and the South
ern Bourbons have led their party on
Free Trade ground, but they are compelled
to follow, or to turn Republicans.
Thousands of New Jersey Democrats
will vote for Harrison and Morton. The
Republicans are united and full of en-
thusiasm. The ranks of the Third Party
are growing less. 1t is among the strong
probabilities that New Jersey will give
her electoral votes to the same candidates
. rs shall receive those of New England
and Pennsylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05
A Good Answer.

An enterprising merchant of this city,
Mr.. Charles Fl. Mason, an earnest Repub-
lican and strong Protectionist, received
from Democratic friend residing in an
other State, campaign circular designed
to support the arguments and conclusions
Of the Cleveland and Mills programme.
Addressing the farmers the Democratic
circular says: "How does high protection
benefit you: Every single article you use
in tilling the soil is taxed to the utmost
limit, and you pay the tax, not the manu-
facturer. Are your farm productions pro
tected in the same ratio that you are
taxed. Not by any means. How is ii
about wool:' Mr.. Mason answered this
Free Trade appeal most effectively in the
following terms:
These figures are taken from the special
report Of the Treasury Department, 1888 on
Wool and Manufacture Of Wool" You
will notice give the number of sheep and
the wool clip for series Of years. ia Ike
these figures as they are given in the report
without any omissions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05
Sensible Views OF Temperance Advo-
cate.

One of the ablest and most devoted
friends of Temperance in this country is
Rev. DIR. Daniel Dorchester of Massachu-
sets. He is out in long letter on the
present political situation. in which he
ably argues against casting temperance
votes ir-such way as TO continue the
control of the Government in the Demo-
cratic party. His high character and long
experience as Temperance worker en-
title his words to great weight. He
writes:
II am asked why, as temperance reform
er, remain in the Republican party, while
other temperance people have left it? an
swer: am not aware that many temperance
people have left the Republican party. Not
8 per cent. in 1884 went into the Third party,
and probably 80 per cent. of all in the North
who favor the more radical temperance
measure are now in the Republican party.
prefer to remain in the old ranks and work
with the greater mass of temperance people
who are more concerned to promote temper
ance than to build up party.
The idea of a Prohibition party to en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05
TIE METROPOLIS OF ICELAND.
A Little Trading City in:the Far away
Northern Island
William H. Carpenter in the October
Atlantic

William II. Carpenter in the October
Atlantic.
Reykiavik, poor little metropolis of 1000
inhabitants, has, nevertheless, its sights and
sounds. Its houses, with but few exceptions
of wood, consist usually of single story
but in isolated instances rise to the dignity of
two. Through the town runs wide and toll
cradle straight street, on which live several
of the dignitaries of the island-the Bishop,
the Governor, the Chief Justice and other
members of the government. Upon one side,
surrounded by wooden palings. is the public
square, in the center of which stands bronze
statue of Thorwaldsen, presented by the
Danish government to the native country of
the sculptor.
At the farther end is the little cathedral,
which contains marble font by the artist
himself Around the different sides of the
square are grouped the new parliament house,
the post Office and school for girls, which
draws its pupils from all parts of the coun-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

try. One of the most imposing buildings of
the capital is the Jail, and two of the most
awe inspiring of her citizens are the police
men, who in turn patrol the streets in felt
helmets and uniform.
1t was not discovered, however, that they
ever arrested anybody, because nobody ever
so lar forgot himself as TO warrant arrest
The Jail consequently is always empty, a
when one sees its manifest superiority to all
other dwellings. One of the policemen e1-
ercises, in addition to his function of guar
dian of the public veal. that of librarian of
the Icelandic Literary Society, which was
established as long ago as 1916, and has pub
lished many works. He is also an author,
and has written at least one valuable book.
The streets of Reykjavik are unpaved, but
at certain corners, wide apart, stand lamp
posts, wherein burn kerosene lamps to light
the belated citizen to his door. One of the
most characteristic of street sights is the long
lines of ponies that almost continually come
and go, bringing loads of dry fish and carry
ing back tine neeessaries of life, and almost
all of life's necessary demands in Iceland
must be supplied from without. Even the
wood with which the houses are framed comes
from Norway and must be taken into the
interior on the backs of horses. A frequent
sight is a procession of ponies, each with a
board on either side, fastened at one end to
the pack saddle, while the other end is left to
trail and bump along the uneven road.
On pleasant mornings another kind of pro-
cession is often seen. 1t is composed of
women and girls, each with a wooden tub,
and all going to the warm springs to do the
household washing. The water can be had
at all temperatures, from boiling hot, where
it bubbles up out of the earth, to tepid, far
Their down the little stream formed from the
overflow. Dipping up tubful of hot water,
the washerwoman puts her washing to soak,
and then selects convenient place upon the
bank near the waters edge, where she Eneels
and rubs and wrings piece by piece.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

Prof. II. c. White, State Chemist, of
Georgia, gave this subject attention, and
wrote II have been familiar for number
of years with the general character of Prof.
Horseford's phosphate preparations Re-
cent examinations made by me Of his bak-
ing powder show it to be exactly what is
claimed for it. When mixed with water
double phosphate is formed and remains in
the bread when baked. In ordinary cream
tartar baking powders the substance left in
the bread after raising is rochelle salts-a
double tartrate. The phosphates are useful
substances in animal nutrition and growth,
the tartrates are not. In my opinion, the
phosphate powder is, therefore, preferable
to the others, SO far as healthfulness is con-
cerned. octld&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05
Our Present and Our Future.

The remarkable success of the Republic
can Morrill, tariff in the twenty-seven
years of its existence has no parallel in
the history and progress of nations. If
il can be substantially maintained another
quarter of "A century there is little doubt
that this country will experience a
growth in population, wealth and com
mercial power exceeding the most san
guine expectations and surprising the
grandeur of fable. A valuable tribute
has recently been paid to the United
States by one of the ablest statsticians
Of England. We find il quoted in the
New York Press. At the meeting of the
British Association lately held in the old
fashioned city of Bath n paper on the
growth of American industries and wealth
was presented by its author, Mr.. Michael
q. Nulhall. One table in this paper
really holds the keynote to the whole. In
this table is shown the aggregate energy
Of the most important nations on the
earth In millions of foot-tons daily. The
y..il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

Jas. S. Murphy, NJ. d, Company's Shops,
n. c., writes IL sell a great deal of Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup, for every one who tries
it likes it,
There are more things in heaven and
earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your
philosophy" OF course. Why, those old
buffers suffered horribly with aches and
pains, and didn't and couldn't know that Sal
walton Oil would cure them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05
STATE NEWS.
CUM BERLAND.

Portland.
The Star Match factory employs 100
hands.
Robert w. Williams, l4-year-old son Of
Mr.. r. A. Williams. State organizer of the
Knights of Labor, had his left arm broken
and the muscles of one leg badly crushed in
in getting off a furniture wagon Wednesday
Yarmouth.
Mr.. Asa York of Yarmouth, tried the ex-
pertinent of canning thirty-five cans of
eggs at the Yarmouth. canning factory recent
ly. The eggs were put up in the same man.
ner used in canning corn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

You will notice that the Morrison Tariff of
1883 begins to take effect, or rather shows 1t
in 1885, so that by 1887 there were less sheep
by 900, 900 than in 1884, and falling of
Of 43 600, 900 lbs. Of the wool clip The de-
crease in sheep from 1854 to 1887, three
years, was almost equal to our gain from
1910 to 1896, and in wool more than
in our gain from 1910 to 1850.
This was caused by a reduction of
10 per cent in the Tariff. What do you think
the effect would be with free wool? The
hand-bill which you send me to make its
statements good prints false figures, on the
next page will prove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

Advertising patent medicine in the pecu-
liar way in which the proprietor of Kemps
Balsam, for Coughs and Colds, does it is in
deed wonderful. He authorizes all druggists
to give those who call for it a sample bottle
free, that they may try it before purchasing.
The large bottles are soc and Sl.00. We
certainly would advise trial. 1t may save
you from consumption. septl7d&wlm2p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05
Bucklen's Arnica s,aIve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. It 10 guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by J. M. Mixer aug2OtdAvlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05
For Ricketts,, Marasmus, and all Wasting
Disorders of Children.

: SCOTS Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil
Hypophosphites, is unequalled. The rapidity
with which children gain flesh and strength
upon it is wonderful. II have used SCOTS
Emulsion in case of Ricketts, and Marasmus
of long standing. In every case the improve
ment was marked" J. NJ. MAIN, NJ. D.,
New York. octl7deod&v4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

That tablespoonful of salt thrown on q
coal FIRE that is low, will cause it to burn up
quickly. That you can clean oil cloth with
milk and water; while soap and brush will
ruin it. That the skin of boiled egg is the
best remedy You can apply to boil. That
you can't cure Rheumatism or Neuralgia
without taking Menard's Rheumatic Bullets.
That you can buy them in Augusta Of j. NJ.
Mixer and c. B. Murphy Co., for sl.O0
per bottle.
june20d&w1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

NON>> OF the good things Of this
NNS life are sorrowfully let
alone on account Of Dyspepsia Acker's
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
positive guarantee at IS and 30 cents, BY
J. NJ. Mixer. 1874 Water street. druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

From Frank J. Pierce, Periodical Depot, I3s
Water Street, Augusta, Me.
81 am pleased to say that two bottles of
your valuable Adamson's Cough Balsam has
entirely cured me of a cough of nearly a
years standing. I have tried many mixture,
during that time without success"
oct2d&wl~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

Owing to several omissions and typo
graphical errors which appeared in Mr..
Nason's letter we publish 1t again to-
day in its completed and corrected form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05
1ct2d&wlw

Know myself by reading the "Science Of
Life" the best medical work ever published.
for young and middle-aged men.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

As spring opens and snow disappears the
humors secreted in the blood run riot and
must be eradicated. Take Ingalls, Mandrake
Compound, and relief will surely follow.
oct2dAwIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

No mans wages should be so low
that he cannot make provisions in
his days of vigor for the incapacity
of accident or the feebleness of old
age.-Benjamin Harrison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

To the young face Pozzoni's Complexion
Powder gives fresher charms, to the old re-
newed youth. Try it. oct2dlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

mo THE DEAF-A Person cured of Deafness
j and noises In the head of % years standing by
a simple remedy, will send description Of 1t FREE
TO any Person who applies to NICHOLSON, III
Mac DOugan street, New York, 4. y. A.
ouct3d2taw&Wiy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-05

of most delicate and refined odors. Colgate
& Co.'S Cashmere Bouquet Perfume.
oct2Tu&Flw