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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14
Names Customs Service.

We publish ON this page to-day, taken
from the Rockland Courier and Gazette. a
strong and carefully prepared statement
of the reasons against the announced
sweeping changes in the customs service
in this State. proposed by Secretary Fair
child. 1t is a striking commentary on the
want of practical wisdom, As well As the
false economy, of the Secretary of the
Treasury, that At the time when he is cry
ing out against surplus of money in the
vaults of the Government. to get rid of
which he is ready to help the foreigner by
striking down American industries. he
should be willing to put thousands of
Maine citizens to great Inconvenience. to
the hazard of important commercial in
terests, with the view to save a few thou
sand of dollars to the overlooking national
treasury. This pound-foolish policy is
shown in its true light by the candid state
ment of facts given in the paper which
we take pleasure in laying before our
readers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14

The Nenczueans are a musical race
They love music, they play the guitar and
the piano and they sing charming songs,
composing appropriate verses on the spot.
Nothing can be more interesting than one
of the evening parties, even among the
lower people, where several persons
always play their guitars and sing songs
referring teasingly 10 the love affairs and
little secrets OF those present. What an
amount of wit and good natured humor.
And the ladies do it so gracefully and
coquettishly that you cannot be cross
with them for exposing your little weak
nesses. Music is inborn with them. They
do not need to learn it, which, however,
does not prevent them from having a pi-
ano in every other house, on which they
practice Wagner and Beethoven for hours,
not always to the delight Of their neigh
bOrs, whose windows are equally wide
open. Singing and guitar playing are to
be met with in the huts Of the poorest vii
layers. 1t is their favorite amusement
during the evenings or during the dull
hours of the midday heat Many OF the
donkey drivers, travelling with their cara
vans through the country, carry guitar
slung over their shoulders, and one day,
far inland | met n fellow, riding OH II
heavily packed donkey, playing the guitar
and singing to his hearts content. What
n good humored people Cor. New York
Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14

1t is curious to think OF Mr.. Herbert
Spencer's playing tennis One would
have as soon expected to see Carlyle at
battledoor and shuttlecock. A few years
ago, however, Mr.. Spencer used frequent
ly to lay down his pen and lift a racquet.
His brain was overworked with less than
an hours writing, and it became quite
common thing with him to seek relaxa-
ton in the tennis court. Before he be-
came so much of an invalid Mr.. Spencer
also went n good deal to the theatrical
ways to the pit, into which he enjoyed
fighting his way.-Book Lore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14

The Dexter Gazette tells the story of
young man who was taking lessons of
friend in the art of spirit medium-ship. At
one -eance the friend became entranced by
an Indian brave and after whooping about
the rooms few times sezed his guest by
the hair fourished large knife above his
head and exclaimed, My Indian say scalp
UNI at the same time carving of a large
handful of hi- companions flowing locks.
The beginner waited to see no more but fearing
for his life plunged for the door aud
streaked it for home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14

Mr.. Jefferson has more than one
strongly marked gift with which the pub
lie is not familiar. He possesses a GER
tain mesmeric power which enables him
almost invariably to remove neuralgia or
other pains by gently rubbing the affected
part with his fingers, and two or three of
the members Of his company testify heart
lily to his having relieved them Of severe
nervous headaches by simply touching
their TEMPLES. One lady had neuralgia
SO badly that the whole side Of her face
was grotes quely swollen. Mr. jefferson
stroked her check for ten or fifteen min
utes, took away the pain and so far re-
duced the swelling that the actress was
enabled to go on with the performance
without showing the least sign of dis
figurement New York World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14
In Memoriarn.

The following resolutions on the death of
Governor Joseph r. Boiwell have been pass
ed by the Sons and Daughters of Maine Asso-
citation, Lowell, Mass.
Whereas The Great Governor of the
Universe, has seen best to permit the depart
ure from this world of the Hon. Joseph X.
Bodwell, Governor of our native state of
Maine, i'll the midst of his official responsible
tiles and in the ripenel vigor of his mature
manhood, whereby great State is deprived
of a noble citizen and wise ruler. therefore
Rcsoircd That we the Sons and Daugh-
tiers of Maine Association, in this city, place
upon record our sympathy with our brothers
and sisters in the loss they have sustained, and
unite with them in our testimonial of the
worth of so upright and honorable man and
ruler.
is one, in n special manner suited to rep
resent the self reliant, honest, Industrious, in
dependent, ambitious and working character
of the people of our native state.
is one, in himself. noble example OF
what young man can do, be- and become by
correct habits. uprightness of character and
patient toll, though commencing the journey
of life in its humhlest paths.
Is one. who in himself. IA IA man was an
example TO laboring men by his own habits of
toll, and also to business men by his honesty,
fairness, promptneSs, faithfuness and public
spiritedness that work and uprightness are
the true secrets of success
is ont, who AS a citizen, by his unaffected
sympathy, his free and wise beneyolence to
the poor and all good objects, illustrated
the nobility of uuselt-hness.
is one, who as IA man cast the weight of
his character, wealth and influence in favor
of whatever promoted the temperance,
purity. good morals, education and building
up of society.
As one. who as a ruler. though firm and
independent in his convictions, was impartial
and upright in his administrations. Command
ing the confidence and respect not only of
his own party but of a the people.
In fine, as one, no in the varied relations
of lite. as a man. a citizen and a ruler. was
an encouragem mt to the poor, an example
TO the rich. friend to the needy. an aid to
reform and All honor to tie state and whose
death is loss to humanity.
Reso}rcd That our sympathies are e1-
tended to our native state in the departure
Of 50 valuable citizen; and to the family
of the death of SO true and affectionate a
member
ReSoired. That these resolutions be
spread upon our record book, copy for
waried to the family of the departed Gov
ernor. the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of Maine.
CHARLES W. BEAN.
Rev. SMITH BAKER.
DANIEL 4 RRrCF Committee on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14
Here anu There.

We notice that considerable complaint is
being made in various parts of the State
against the coasting of children on the public
streets. A number of accidents from this
source have been reported and in many places
the police force are kept busy seizing
the sleds of the offending urchins.
1t is well to use every precaution to guard
against this source. At the same time we be
lieve the children should be allowed to slide
1t is a healthy innocent sport and one which
young America has always enjoyed. Before
those in authority begin their warfare against
the young people they should see to it that
some particular hill is set aside for them,
where with proper caution their right to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14

4 man recently came To New Sharon and
His further plans, however, were somewhat
frustrated Tuesday night by Deputy Sheriff
Swift taking in charge a new supply Of hi,
liquid .spropertee, as ne called it, upon it's
arrival into the village. Mr.. Swift now hollis
the liquor under libel and the bearing to
its ownership is to come off at Pennington
next Monday. IL is understood that war
rant has been issued for the arrest Of the
would -be-seller; but he, it seems, has gone
10 parts unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14

A Dexter young man recently devoured
two cans of eorned beef in less than forty
minutes. This is genuine genius. and we
have no doubt that the young man who ae-
complished the difficult feat siIi go down in
the annals of grateful country by the side
of DR.. Tanner, John l.. sullivan Badalo
Bill and the other great men of this lag and
generation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14
THE WEEKLY

keanebec Journal will contain many improve
n,ents and will continue to hold its old time position
among the best family papers Ia the state. 1t con
tains full summary Of state aud General News from
the Daily journal Market Keports to latest telegraph
ie dates Prices, current, full report. from the ma
anti al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14

ownership issued. l2; registers, enrollments
and licenses, 237.
This gives some idea of the amount OF
clerical work required of the two officers IN
this CITY Then. too, every foreign vessel
entering this port must be boarded. and IN
the busy season this occupies almost the en-
tire attention of one man. while it i lmpossi-
Bile for the other TO do the clerical work in
side of Office hours. Besides this the bust
ness is steadily and rapidly increasing In
1876 there were only SIX foreign entries
while the past wear there we're $50. There
will be big Increase the coming year in the
amount of lime burned IN the county ami
consequent increase in the number of foreign
wood boat arrivals Besides this all changes
in masters issuing aad canc=ilirg of bonds
ami entries form 10 small part Of the work
that does 10. -Iog in summary AZ tbs sort.
but requires time ami labor iu-; tn same
Nearly za0 sailing vessels a:si SIX ia amer
hail from this port. while tiir three Boston
steamers, the Portland and New York buats
make this portion Of tine district an exceed
/ iGgiy busy ant important ore. al Ne 'entur'
- sa' that there IL no o:hce On t.ie Atlantic
coast - here Two officials do 50 much work a.
IN the RDcklaui office, yet Secretary Fair
chilis o-ier will lessen the force here. for
we are lhlOfhneh tflal int t"iicS'"I ""u'i
decline 10 close the
THoMAsTos OFFICE
[Dasmuch a. il has A considerable foreign
business which is constantly growing, and
Thomastpn is the most important office in
Tho district so far as ownership of vessel
nronerty poes. some ~ 900 tons % shipping
/ haiIiup from there. The past wear Thomas
ton has had 80 foreign entries AMI received
nearly 5000 cords OF wood and Clos bushels
Oh potatoes from loieiSi polE -.
ihoI'a.'oh i 'ie s'Soni pino. IN NV VI.
ahloup' VI t"Nht3e III 'i'e sat - "o' o'' MAJ
iafSt htet Vi sn'pS anu ''i,ee en-, .ou.
hlds'ei sei4oo''is ou' mas La VI
Iihe eoastHs 'esseis- running 10 pos'on an'
( N'" OK )" mas "u''"S mt pas W
i"'e'sn eA'ii' an ,e -,
I iafet amount oi lfet business 70 "a.'"''
ana II ''N oi"'e ~ 'i'' Po'' =.
! N"n'u ho' on,F i"o o'i' e'ii'i 'iie
." D"' "'u'i i'i''' u.s. ''i
/ the lhe manu- 'uie' anu III 'He VIM "ou',
coihpleueis 'ePi''e '''e"i "a Inv "ooi ~
my No" use anu l'ei ~ '"''' o,' nv
business "a "o ""' N"N NJ" a.
once ol such 'l''poi lance eau w uiSc",'.'"u0'
"tn 7oi'ie '' w W ''i"u'"'' 'o'' Vi S''
naming 'hereif"fi anu 'it auioui' Vi iols,s'
ana "oii'e9''c "u'i'es' "h'o" Il n'''e '' ''''
port
~ Nho"h'""
/ There Is Il good deal of shipping owned an'
all the documents issued in the district ar'
entered there and the deputy has all the cor
respondence about them In local cuisines
the fishing licenses are nearly all issued there
all those haling from Friendship ant
Bremen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14

BY special correspondent who Will keep 1t informed
% all matters Of Interest at the National Capital,
The foreign. domestic state and local news will De-
fan and carried up to the latest moment. The mar
kst report. aud wstther bulletins viii be another
feature Of the paper which will be made complete
and accurate. The circulation OF the Daily Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14

coast shall not be Questioned. Then if they
insist in infringing npon the travelling
thoroughfares and endangering the safety of
the public. it will be time to enforce the law.
Give the boys chance,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14
Her Half.

He-Now that we are married we are
one, and shall insist that this is the last
time yoa appear in low necked dress.
She-Ne my be one. but you are only
half Of US. and shall dress my half AZ ]
please Boston Beacon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14

Bridget--EujOy slape, is IT. How could |,
I'd Ike yez to tell me The mint lay down
I'm aSlape, an the mint I'm awake have to
git up Where's the time for enjoyin it to
come int-Philadelphia Caa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14
Represented at Washington

the Journals location gives IL a fall swing and It's
account. are complete and graphic. During the
coming year special attention will be paid To this
department Of the paper The journal will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14

Mrs Phebe Eldridge Hopkins. of Win
terport aged "A years, without the aid OF
speetacles. has just finished quilt of 2ooc
pieces called Steps to the Capitol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14
A WOman's Column,
A Young Peoples Column,
A state House Department,

containing everything Of interest concerning the
work Of the departments. interesting stories by
famous authors, Pun, Tales, Poetry. and everything
which ~ deemed suitable and requisite for first class
business and fnmiiy newspaper aud that viii make It
acceptable and valuable to its many renders, Young
and old alike
rRRNa One copy year. free Of postnRe s2.0o
or sI-le when paid in advance. specimen copies
Dn request.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14

The new kineo National Bank of Dover
is in a prosperous condition. 3 per cent.
annual dividend has recently been declared
1t has been doing business only six months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14
KENNEDEC JOURNAL.
l825---l888.

axty third year Thanking its many readers for their
generous patronage In the past IL hope still further
TO merit their favor in the future The Journal will
si continue ts steadifast adherence 70 th0.e grsud
principles u Republication which have given
united country and made tn. prosperous people
deep political Importance. 4 great national and
State campaign are involved in it. Everyone will
feel interest In these political contests. Located at
the state Capital In the Republican stronghold %
Maine Tie kennebec journal will be peculiarly well
situated 10 present the various phases u the political
outlook. The political Eiitos-hp will BE- la charge
Of HON. JOHN l.. STEVENS, whose
long experience In public affairs, and intimate
quaintanee both with American and European Poll
tass peculiarly fts him for this position.
No Republican In Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14

in charge Of special Editor Of acknowledged
ability. who has had many years experience,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14
No Republican In Maine
THEDAILY JOURNAL
during tie past year been
Enlarged Thlrty.six Per Cent,
New Dress Of Type.

and together with the weekly has been given con
nlste
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14
n W ALDoBoRo

There is IL good deal of shipping owned and
all the document. issued in the district are
entered there and the deputy has all the cor
respondence about them. In local business
the fishing licenses are nearly all issued there
all those halling from Friendship and
Bremen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14

The following resolutions on the death of
Governor Joseph X. Bodwell have been pass
ed by the Sons and Daughters of Maine Asso-
citation Lowell, Mass.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-04
THE NEW YoRh TIMES.
WILL SUPPORT THE DEMOCRATIC TICK
Ell, AND GIVES us REASONS
THEREFOR

The Times after ctiticising the
Chicago ticket as weak, concludes
its editorial as + lows "For the
working gu tiff reforms which the
Tines believes to be The chief issues
of our politics, the Democratic patty
with its present candidates is the
better instrument to use Mr.. Til.
|den's expression, Its candidates are
incomparably superior 10 those Of the
Republicans and the announcement
of purposes with which it enters the
contest is more satisfactory, aud in
respect to the dominant issue is for.
mally right when the Others is hope
less wrong. As regards civil service
reform, although we have had occao
sion to criticize the Presidents adj
ministration for some Of its errors
and failures we have greater confi-
dence in Mr.. Cleveland i sinceri y and
fidelity than in written professions 81
a party whose leaders are unable to
speak of the reform without a sheer.
The Times will give Cleveland and
Thurman its power 10 make lheig ma,
jority such. that there viii be no
doubt about il on the morning after
the election"
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-04
The Club Meeting.

The Young Mems Democratic
Club had very pleasant meeting in
their club rooms last night. Interest in
these meetings is very crafty NJ. and
considering the numerous entertain.
ments going on last night there was
fair turnout Of enthusiastic work
ers. Some Of the delegates TO the
meeting Of the National LEAGUE, in
Baltimore, expressed their inability
70 attend and the vacancies on tie
delegation we're filed by Il e election
of Messrs. Goodwin and Virgins A
number Of the State payers are now
received at the club rooms, and the
thanks of the club were rendered
these journals for their kindae.s
Messrs. Z. G. Smith and John Dew
ereux Jr., Of Raleigh, were present,
and being called upon, responded IN
brief manner 10 the pleasure club.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-04
Giving Harrison the shake.

The most exciting topic in politi
cal circles since the adjournment o
the Chicago Convention was the with
drawal on Wednesday Of Msyor Seth
Low, OF Brooklyn, from the Rel ub!i.
can ptrty on account If its high
tariff platform. According to his own
statement OF the Gaze, SIR. Low i.
tired OF Republican hypocrisy IN D e
tending TO protect the American 10.
borer when, as be sees il, its tar q
policy robs him of a large share q
his earnings.
Mr.. Low Is, perhaps, the most
popular and influential man ID
Brooklyn, and his disafEaction il
calculated 10 largely.swelI the ususi
Democratic majority in that great
metropolis. He doesn't object 70 The
candidates, but simply to the plat
form on which they stand.
The most significant disaffcciion,
however, occurs 10 General Harrison's
own State. The Post GERMANY and
the Daily Balefia. two Republican
papers published At E,anssiile, Iudi.
ana, have given him "the shake
and cheerfully anticipate bis over.
whelmiDg defeat Their obi eli ns
70 him are likewise basrd on the siiil
tariff plank adopted az Chic 70: BIZ
they also object y him because d
his Chi1ese record, the bul.aoz;ng d
his managers Sgaiust Gresham. Iii
prohibition views, Bis paironizing
manners, aud for other reasons tos
numerous TO repeat. The Bulletin
predicts that be will Be beaten in In
dian BY 10000 majority
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-04
special TAX Bonds.

III the year 1868 the Republican
Legislature after robbing the State
Treasury Of every dollar. they sued
millions d dollars worth IL special
tax bonds, and sold them to northern
and foreign capitalist. Ii turntd out
that these we're fraudulent bonds.
issued contrary - law and repudiatel
by tire courts and Legislature II
North CarolipH. The Republican
party was composed chiefly ofnegroes.
sherman ard Harrison bummers.
carpet bsggers from the North WIN
sought % cru.h the life out of the
properly owners OF North Carolina.
These ipeciai tax bonds after beIng
repndiated we're sold upon The mark
ct for 4 mere song. Morton. Bliss
& Co, are now suing the State 81
North Carolina for the recovery 81
the face value aud interest of these
bond. The Senior plaintiff in this
case is lew +. Morton, the Rennbli.
can candidate for Vice President Of
the United States. He. in keeping
9Th TIE corrupt carpet big Le1isla.
lure &c %, isseeking 70 legalizc these
fraudulent bonds. Should no be
successful every tax payer 10 North
CarlliDais responsible for the amout b
II these fraudulent bonds Ifthey
houl1 recover Il would bankrupt the
whole State. Yet the Republicans
a. Chicago ask The people If North
Carolina % elect this man over Allen
q. Thurman. he fighter Of monepD-
li.s. The placing Of Nor on, llih
- cisI tax bond senator, ~ the ti.k.
Il VII loq tie Rpublcag calts TO-.
100 yo e. Ii this state
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-04
TICKET TALKED ABOUT.
THE ELEMENTS OF WEAKNESS IN THE
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES.
Special to Oharlotte Chronicle

Special to Charlotte Chronicle.
WASHINGTON, d. O., June 2S -
There is some talk here of withdraw,
ing General Harrison from the ticket,
and while il may not be carried out,
1t is ominious considering his vulner-
able record that has been brought TO
light. The charges, though not Of a
personal nature. are likely to prove
potent factors in the coming contest
First, his pro Chinese record will ess
TRANCE the Pacific coast, and has al
ready stirred up the Knights Of L..
Dor; and his kidglove pretensions
have added TO the flame. His know
nothing affiliations will consolidate
the Irish Americans and drive Others
Of foreign birth from his support, and
make all the Catholics abandon him.
As a railroad attorney. and auppor-
ted BY Depew-and practically
nomir add by bim-he will lose
heavily in the Northwest. In fact.
heard Gen. Weaver, the greenbacker,
and Mr.. Anderson, the independent
Republican, both of Iowa, talking to,
gether to-day, and they said that the
Granger States would oppose him on
that.
The prohibitonists are thoroughly
disguised by the way they were
treated In the platform, and say that
the meaningless resolution logged in
at the last moment, was an insult to
their intelligence. The greenback-
ers, General Weaver saws, cannot SUP.
port Harrison's financial views.
His abuse of the South in his
speech some three months ago before
the Menhaden Club, of Chicago, will
make him no friends in that section.
His supplanting Gresham has forced
two Republican papers in Indiana 10
abandon their party. In New York,
the Times. Herald, Eeening Post,
Harper's Weekly, World, Sun. Irisl
World, Star and other influential
journals will oppose him. Ex- May
or Seth Low, Of Brooklyn, has come
over tothe Democratic party. And
even Burchard, of three RS has come
out for Cleveland. But the most
serious detection will probably be
the Knights of Labor, and as an IL
lustration Of this a Chirsman in Bis
mark, Dakota, who had illuminated
his laundry and hung it over with
pictures Of Harrison, came near
being mobbed by laboring men yes
terday. You can tell your readers
that the Democrats here are iubilant
beyond expression, and say that il
they can't heat man like Harrison
hitched on to q Wall street banker
and railroad lawyer, they ought not
ever try again.