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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

The Washington correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Press speaks AZ follows of
Randall's tariff bill: On the. other hand.
Mr.. Randall himself Il reported to have
prepared 4 bill for the reduction Of the
revenue which he is expected TO ask the
Ways and Means Committee to consider In
connection with the one prepared by the
junta. II provides. according to reports.
for gross reduction of 5000 600.
$50. 900, 900 in the internal revenue taxes and
So. 900. 900 in customs duties. 1t proposes
to take the tax off of tobacco, reduce the
tax on whiskey from ninety to fifty cents
gallon. and remove it entirely from
spirits used in the arts. His bill il said TO
contain no free wool. coal or ores. but
does put lumber and salt on the free list.
IL adopts metal schedule that is salts
factory to the iron and steel associations
Of Pittsburg, making small reductions in
| the duties on pig iron and steel rails and
places a large number Of articles on tht
free list. If the committee does not adopt
| this bill, or one substantially like it, Mr.
Randall. it Is said, will move TO substitute
| it for the committees bill in the House
and he thinks that he can get votes enough
| to pass IL. T.. l.. W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05
New Books

Ben Burton, the Slatepicker," by Harry
Prentice. No. of the Boys Home Lib
rary." Paper, l2mo. Price, % cents.
Published by A. l.. Burt, 1872 William ST.,
New York.
The extraordinary popular success of the
Boys Home Library" has been due to the
most excellent quality of the stories which
have appeared in the series. Such men as
Horatio Alger, Jr., Harry Castleman, Edward
). Ellis, James Otis and others have each
contributed stories in their best vein, and
there are no better written for bows. The
success of this Boys Home Library" proves
that parents want good literature TO put into
their boys. hands, and these publications at a
popular price exactly fill the demand. No.
C, just issued, is Ben Burton, the Slate
picker. capital story of the Pennsylvania
coal mines, full of pathetic interest and stir
ring adventure 1t is for sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

That Democratic organ, the Washing
ton Post, continues to scold because the
Civil Service law vas 40 fagrantly violated
during the recent meeting Of the National
Democratic Committee by the appoint
meut Of proxies for members who held
federal offices. while those officials them
selves were present aud active participants
in the proceedings. The complaint is a
just one. bat il il amusing that a Demo
cratic organ should hope to accomplish
anything by reiterating it. The Civil
Service law has been so defiantly and per-
sistently ignored by the administration
that the Post ought to fully understand
Cleveland and his official associates by
this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

Mothers, wives, sisters. why that patient
hopeless suffering, those pinched, melancholy
faces that sadden home and cause anxiety to
loved ones, while so potent and harmless q
remedy as DIR. Pieree's Favorite Prescription
can be obtained of your druggist: 1t is a
panacea for all female complaints. of mar
velous efficacy and health giving qualities.
The debilitated, and sufferers from those ex-
cruciating periodical pains, ''dragging-down"
feelings, back-aehe and kindred female dis
orders, should use this certain remedy at
once, and be restored to the blessings of
health, for homes sake. OF druggists.
&Th&wlwnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

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 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box For sale
By J. NJ. Mixer may29td&vly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05
4 Republican State Convention
will be held In
N0R0MBEGA HAIL. BANGOR,
Thursday, April 26, 1888
~ AtIIo O'Clock, A. NJ,

For the purpose of selecting two candidates for
Electors Of President and Vice President Of the
United States and four delegates at large and four
altsrnates 10 attend the National Convention 10 b.
held at Chicago, Illinois, Tuesday, june 18th
1859, and transacting any other business that may
properly come before 1t.
The basis Of representation will be as follows
Each city, town. and plantation will be entitled &c
delegate and for each seventy i've votes cast for
the Republican candidate for Governor In iss4, an
additional delegate and for fraction Of forty votes
In excess Of seventy-fve votes. additional dele
sste.
The State Committee will be In session in the re
ception room Of the Hall nine O'Clock the morn
Ing Of the Convention for the purpose Of receiving
the credentials Of delegates.
All electors Of Maine, without regard 10 past poti
cal differences, who In sympathy with the senii
m~nts expressed In the call of the Republican
National Committee for the Republican Nsiona
Convention are cordially invited 10 unite with th'
Republicans Of the state In selecting delegates 4
fhis Convention.
Per order Republican stat. Committee.
JOSEPH II. MANLEY. Chairman.
WILLIS II. WING, Secretary.
AU0UsTA. MAINE, February II, ISIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

In THE Empress Eugene and the Court of
the Tuileries- Anna l. Bicknell describes
the court life of the lady now known rs The
ex- Empress a Gypsy Fair in Surrey,
describes what is now rare sight even in the
quito -the-way places in the world The de-
partmeBts excel as usual The Easy Chair
George William Curtis discusses College
Hazing. Forest Destruction. and the recent
Tariff Papers of Messrs. Watterson and Ed
munds in the previous numbers of this
magazine. The Study contains criticisms on
some new books. while The Drawer abounds
with fun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05
The Homliest Man in Augusta,

Aswell as the handsomest, and others are in
vited to call on any druggist and get free a
trial bottle of kemp's Balsam for the the
Throat and Lungs, remedy that is selling
entirely upon merits and is guaranteed to re-
ieve and cure all chronic and acute Coughs,
Asthma, Bronchitis and consumption Large
bottle soc and 81 feb2sdSv4xI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

The Bangor Wing says
A man who went from thi. State to Cali
fornia in 1851 and went to gold digging had
some of the gold which he dug made into a
ten dollar gold piece. which he has kept ever
since for the purpose of paying for his wife S
-cssket when she should die. few DAYS
ago he paid the gold piece to an undertaken
in this city for that purpose, having had it in
his possession for about thirty wears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

The Cosmopolitan is one of the February
magazines which waits to be taken from our
table. The number is certainly a most cred
liable one. The opening article gives COM
piete and interesting account of THE ballet
in Paris from the ever facile pen of Theo-
dore Child. Alexander L. kinkead tells the
story of The William Bargof. David ker OF
A Tartar Tea Party on the Desert" Lee
Meriweather describes Mountain Life in
Tennessee" and J. Macdonald Oxlev tells of
Hunting and Trapping in Canada" in his
own inimitable manner. Other interesting
articles are contributed by Richard NJ. John
son, Edith Sessions Upper, Frederick
Schvatka Hjalmar Hjorth Buyessen and John
Paul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

VOLCANOES and Earthquakes" by Samuel
kneeland, A, NJ, is announced for immediate
publication by ID. Lothrop Company. The
author, who is one of the most distinguished
of American men of science, says in his
preface 81 shall relate my experience in the
volcanic countries state the theories and try
to bring some order out of the chaos of
popular earthquake literature. So that any
one can form satisfactory idea of the
principles which underlie these phenomena.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05
For Ricketts,, Marasmus, and all Wasting
Disorders of Children

SCOTS Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil,
Hypophosphites, is unequalled. The rspidity
with which children gain flesh and strength
upon it is wonderful. Il 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. octl 7deod&w4y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

Never exaggerste Never betrsy conf
dence. Never give promise that you do not
fulfill. Never associate with bad company,
and finally, Never be without Sieelt's Little
Bile Pills. to regulate your liver, Iieve your
Indigestion. grant you pleasant snd refresh
ing sleep, and keep you in perfect heslth 25
cents per bottle OF J. NJ. Mixer and C. b
Murphv Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

ID. Lothrop Company announce that the
first edition of ''Bybury to Bacon Street" is
exhausted. 4 second edition will be ready
in few days.
ID. Lothrop Company have just issued
"Profles, by "Pansy Mrs. g. X. Alden)
and Mrs. c. NJ. Livingston; collection of
eleven stories, such as these writers are in
ventors of, engaging, of course, but having
for their end something better than mere
entertainment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

The March number of Lippincott's con-
tans the usual excellent table of contents.
Julia Magruder contributes the intensely in
terestiug novel. .'Honored in the Breach,
which is published entire in this issue.
"Metempsychosis" is a poem by Charles
his Henry Phelps. Albion Tourgee continues
interesting story With Gauge and Swallow. +"
William Fl. Hayne contributes poem, The
Difference" Other interesting articles are
contributed by Frank G. Carpenter, Harrison
5. Morris, VIM. s. Walsh. Max O'Rell and
Charlotte Fisk Bates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

are to-day suffering with Rheumatism in some
form or another. without sny need Menard's
Rheumatic Bullets will cure the most obstl.
nate case. Why then suffer any longer with
your aches and pains, when dollar inv st
in q bottle of Bullets will cure you. You can
buy them of j NJ. Mixer ard G. B Murphy
& Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

HNN\2s that are fretful. psevish.
Windy Collie, Teething Pains, or
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using Acker's Baby Soother.
It contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price 20 cents. Sold By
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

Mr.. W. H. Morgan, merchant, Lake City
Fla. was taken with a severe cold. attended
with a distressing cough and running into
Consumption in its first stages He tried many
so-called popular cough remedies and steadily
grew worse Was reduced in flesh, had diff
Guilty in breathing and was unable to sleep.
Finally tried DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and found immediate relief, and
after using about half dozen bottles found
himself well and has had no return of the
disease. No other remedy can show SO grand
record of cures, as DR.. Kings New Dis
0very for Consumption guaranteed to do
Just what is claimed for it, Trial bottle:. free
at J. NJ. Mixers Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

Almost miraculous are some of the cures
accomplished by the use of Ayers Sarsapa-
riila. In the case of Il. l.. King. Richmond,
Va, who suffered for a years with an ag-
gravated form of scrofula, Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla effected astonishing results
marjleo1&yIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

NON>> OF the good things of this
NNNl life are sorrowfully let
alone on account Of Dyspepsia Ackers
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on a
positive guarantee at IS and 30 cents, by
u, NJ N.v. r. 1874 Water stree, druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

purgative medicine should possess tonic
and curative, as well as cathartic properties.
This combination of ingredients may be found
in Ayers Pills. They strengthen and stimu-
late the bowels. causing natural action.
mar5deod&wIw
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oct27eod&w1y

From Mrs |. n. Cannon. Maverick ST.,
f. Boston, Mass.
+. w. KINsNAN & Co.-Gents | would
say t my friends, and all who chance to
read this, that have used Adamson's Botanic
Cough Balsam in my family for long time,
AMI consider it very valuable medicine. 1t
cures when all other remedies fail, and
would cheerfuly recommend it to those
afflicted with Coughs, Colds, Asthma, &c.
have just made a purchase of two large
bottles to send to a friend in Central City,
Col. feb2sd&wIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05
Timber Land for Sale.

The north half Of Township No. g. Range 4, Frank
lin County, Me. Also two blocks one mile square
each, adoining, In No. 2, X. s. This tract contains
between 1900 and u 900 acres, the largest part Of
which e heavily tmbered with pine, spruce and &C.
tween forty and fifty millions. II is well watered by
Alder Stream and Tim Brook, both Of which cross
II, taking In part Of the famous Tin Pond. These
ssreams empty into Dead kiver, which comes Into
the kennebee below Msosehead Lake.
GILBERT LONGFELLOW.
Jgty " lSN. Hachlas Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

The March number of the Andover Review
is a strong and a scholarly publication and is
filled with many interesting articles by
writer's of established regulations. Aside
from the strong editorial department of the
magazine which IS always good the March
issue contains an article by Prof. Ilincks on
the question Does Christianity as conceived
by Paul imply universal Preaching of
Christi" Rev, James b. WATSON contributes
a paper on the question. is
Protestant Unity possible:" Edward A.
Bemis Ph.D,, writes on Restriction of I'm
migration Ellis &. Seymour, Esq on
Commercial Enterprise and the Criminal
Law" Interesting articles are also contrib
uted by Anna Lawrens Dawes. Rev. Edward
A. Lawrence and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

yINO LET-The north half ". u. Hunts house.
i Crosby ST.. ten rooms with nice garden and
II few fruit trees. Inquire opposite. uartllw'
ylNO LET-Or will sell one Of the best appointed
/ small fancy cashmere worsted mills in New
England. Address A. WALL, 2.l5o Lemon Ave,
New York. frhi9df
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

The Century for this month presents a
varied and attractive table of contents. The
illustrations beginning with the frontispiece
bismarck in his garden" are numerous and
beautifully executed-nde ed from the talent
employed in this department nothing can very
well come that is not truly artistic and full of
merit. Theodore Roosevelt tells about 1.-The
Home Ranch' c 2. Cranch of Lifted
Wells; Richard Watson Glider tells of THE
White Tsar's People, George KEENAN, con-
tributes an interesting article on Russian
State Prisoners" Geo. w. Cable concludes
his interesting story AN Large; and Capt.
Frank +. Moran tell the exciting story of
Colonel Roses Manuel at Libby Prison"
large number of other interesting and
scholarly articles. from the pens of authors
who have years ago won permanent places in
our literature make this number of the Cen
fury a peculiarly interesting one, and worthy
of place in every civilized home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

The March Magazine of American History
contains a large and entertaining variety of
articles The leading article this month, en-
titled Historic Cannon Balls and Houses, -
is an animated description of the invasion
of Connecticut by the British in l777, and
the bold resistance of the inhabitants of the
town of Ridgefield, by Col. Clifford A. II.
Bartlett, LII. B.. and the paper is superbly
illustrated, thus adding greatly to the charm
of the narrative. New York and Ohio $
Centennial" by Douglas Campbell, is a
stirring account of New York's relation to
the territory now occupied by the States of
Ohio. Indiana, Illinois. Michigan, and Wis
consin, and it is a contribution to history
that will attract attention ard COM
ment in every quarter, Mr.. Camp
bell writes ably and authoritatively
Other interesting articles are contributed by
Mrs. Ole Bull. Gen. Alfred Lee. John J.
Morris. Rev. William Barrows, ID. d. Hon.
r. s. Robertson, Rev. w. W. Campbell, and
Hon. Alexander Hamilton. As usual. the
number is a specimen of topographic beauty
unexceled in the magazine field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

The March number of the Forum, which
begins the fifth youme--under exceptionally
prosperous con litions, the publishers assure
us, its circulation having doubled within a
year-may be called tariff reform number
so far as political discussions go. The Rev.
ID. =. Livermore also may be said to write
on political subject, for he presents all that
can he said in favor of woman suffrage.
quoting authorities for all his assertions.
The Rev. c. II. Parkhurst contributes an
article on the public school discussion.
Bishop Spalding of Peoria, discusses the
dangers to our social Institutions and finds
reason to fear nothing but the rise of great
industrial centres peopled by paupers,
but he thinks that these may he serious
danger Henry Holt this New York pub
Usher. gives an inside view of TIE American
publishing trade in an argument for inter-
national copyright; and Thomas Hardy, the
English novelist, writes helpful essay on
novels and how to read them. This number
contains also an article on the decline of the
s cotch by the eminent Edinburgh scholar and
author. Prof. John Stuart Blackie; From
Rome to Professionalism, b. Prof. f. J. V.
fiuginn and curious statistical study of
the kinds of news printed in the leading
daily papers, by Henry K. Elliot. The Forum
is published at 81 Fifth Ave New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

The Atlantic Monthly for March is un-
usually interesting which is saying good
deal, for this always frst-class and enter
tanning magazine which has oh.
tanned firm hold upon the low
ers of good literature in this country.
Sarah Orne Jewett contributes a charming
little story entitled Miss Tempy's Watchers ;
Henry James tells the story of Aspen
papers in his own nimitable way. James
b. Thayer contributes an article on the
dawes Bill and the Indians" Oliver
Wendall Holmes gives US one of his
characteristic papers. "Oyer the Teacups. -
T. W. Higgins tells in verse the story of
THE Dying House" +. II. House gives us
several additional chapters of his fascinating
novel, "Youe Santo: A Child of Japan,
and Frank Gaylord Cook graphically describes
THE Marriage Celebration in the Colonies. s.
Other interesting articles are contributed by
Olive Thorne Miller. Charles Eghert Grad
dock. \. :. Shaler, John Fiske and other
writers of national reputation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

The March Eclectic shines brilliantly as
number of great variety and interest. Il
opens with All article BY Goodwin Smith. on
American Statesmen. which is appreciatiye,
vet at times eaustic. Norman Lockyer's new
theory of the Universe is succinctly explained
in a short paper. The second paper on
Cesar Borgia' will be found very interest
ing BY historical students. Mr.. W. Leigh
VI. P, writes very entertaningly concerning
his personal experiences in Bulgaria. Mr.
J. f. Muddock gives graphic narrative of
the events and plots which eliminated in the
assassination of Alexander II, of Russia
Students Of social problems viii have their
attention attracted to the article entitled
The Worthless, the Thuiftless, and the
Worthless by the author of Social Wreck
age Professor Huxley writes a char
acteristic paper called "Science and the
Bishop" arl Matthew Arnold contributes a
splendid criticism of Shelley as man and
poet, Other striking features are De
throning Tennyson," BY AlgernOn Charles
Swinburne; The Value of the Individual, -
by Vernon Lee; .'The Withered Arm" a
powerful story, from Blackwood's, by
Thomas Hardy; Leo XIII, and Ireland; "
Lost Instincts and Rare Faculties" THE
Difficulty of Romance Writers; !" and "Tous-
saint L'Ouverture." by S. II. Swinny. II
would be difficult to find more brillian,
array Of names and articles than are con
tanned in this number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05

Harper's Magazine for March is prolific
in good things, artistic and practical. The
art work is unsurpassed. The gem of the
number is Sonnet of Wordsworth's illus
trated by Albert Parsons-''In sight of the
Town of Cockermoath The initial article
is devoted to description of Spanish Art
and Artists in these days Mr.. Edward
Bowen Prescott writes it. Barbados picture
of the Last Scene in Hamlet" forms the
frontispiece of the number. a Visit to a
Colonial Estate" describes what Frederick S
Daniel recently saw on plantation called
Romancoke, owned by the Lees of Virginia.
The fiction of the number consists of William
Blacks ''In Far Lochaber third in
stallment; Miss Lilies ''In the Red ROOM
which is a capital study of human nature in
its most interesting phases: and
Mere Pochette.r touching story
by Sarah 0rne Jewett. The poetry
three original pieces - is also charming.
c. II. Farnhsm's Canadian voyageurs on
the Saguenay'' describes the wild life of the
French watermen and logInen, who rove the
woods over from the st. Lawrence TO the
Hudson Bay. Charles Dudley Warmers
first paper, in his series on the Great West,
contains vigorous full, and entertaining
account of the country we know as the
Northwest a Little Swiss Soiourn' is the
final paper under this title by W. d. Howells
Miss Annie Laurens Dawes's (the daughter
of Senator Dawes article. AN Unknown
Nation" describes the progress made towards
civilization in the Indian Territory. "A New
England Vagabond'' is what Col T. W. Hig-
ginson calls tramp of Revolutionary times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-05
LITERARY NOTICES.
The March Magazines.

The Pansy for March has come. For once
let us tell what is in it.
Pansy's story on the Golden Texts for the
month. Pansys other story Up Garret.
Margaret Sidney's story. The Old Brimmer
Place. Mrs. Arehibald's story of disagree
able girl. A cat story Mrs Lisingston's
PaHsy Society story. 4 sea story Several
missionary sketches. The Indian School al
Carlisle. Baby's Corner. Pictures. dozen
or two. 4 lot of letters TO Pansy from boys
and girls And Queer Story.
81 year. 10 cents number.
ID. 1.othrop Company, Boston. will send
you sample copy of The Pansy hack nun
ber) if Won send FIVE cents and ask for it.