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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-06-11
Tho Japanese idea of Hell.

One of the curious articles exhibited
al IiifaEy's il a scarf of gray Canton
cfape. which portrays the Internal re-
KIons, according To the Japanese idea.
The scarf is nine yards long, and half
a yard wide. The first sceHe repre-
spnts Satan on earth seeking new vic
Tins. The arch iieud appears as "A
sulPhuTiC, yelluwieh green demon,
with ~prOtruding horns, clOven feet.
and a dpmnniaral expression. Turing
his Victims into his net, and plunging
ihem into fiery depths. They appear
10 fail iato a nest Of burning scorpi-
oHs, where icy are tantaiiZed by q
glimpse Of their friends enjoying
themselves in a lake Of cool water
In the next scene, Satan takes the
form Of an immense dragoOn, with
his human victims crouchinG IN ter
rOr al his feet. They are mercilesslv
dragged into court. and the Judge is
represented a. coudeming them 10 be
tied to rocks ANA to have Ted-hOt lead
poured down their throats. They are
then chased 10y hyenas through a field
of Ope knives and other sharp instru-
ments. The victims are next portray
Cd as being tortured by having their
limits sawed off and thrown into a re-
volving wheel of fire. Satan next APP
pears 30 he hooking out for new vie
Tins on a field OF battle. Some Of
these victims are made 10 hug red hot
stove pipes, while Satan himself, with
a smile, is tanning them. Others are
swimming in seas Of blood, surrOun.
ded 10y laughing demons. Others are
still seated in a cauldron of red-hot
sulphur. having their tongues pulled
out. Some are represented IS carrying
heavy burdens of coal and throwing
il into the fire to burn new Victims
His Satanic Majesty is next represent
ed as feeding his subjects with rice.
presumably to give them strength with
which 10 endure greater fortunes.
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THIS engraving is from one Of Landseer's most
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MEXICAN
Mustang Imminent,
FOR Exam " a

TIKI ltn.nrnt very naturally origirasedia Aaen-
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slrriiS 8 Ea,id1sc5 Tor tho rlaladles Of her CHI
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"Wty don't yon trade with me?''
said a close listed tradeSman 20 a pub>
Usher, the other day. Because"
was the Characteristic reply, you
have never asked me, sir. [ have
looked all through The papers for an
invitation in the shape OF an adver-
tisement, but in vain. | V g
where l am not invited, sir"
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Y, DORT0T

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"Don't you want a photographic
ga what?" "a phonograph. OIe
of those things that talk back at
you '0h ne. Eve had one of
those things that talk back at ne for
the last fifteen years, and ones
enough for any we'll regulated fami>
ly Exit phonograph agent.-Rich.
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BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH.
CHeap and Fast Freight Line.

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For further information apply to Depot
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Old Dominion Fertilizer
FOR CORN AND OATS.
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The Best is the Cheapest.
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March 1873 mos.
TRUSSES.

The Jones' Ventilated Trusses and
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& Co, Druggists feb ). 7S-SIn
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An exchange wanting to comp}i-
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is edited by a man whose head is full
OF live stock.
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iii WEEKLY HERALD

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from all parts Of the Union. This feature alone
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-06-11
YTIOMAS
Ri HOUSE.
Reopened by
JAS M IHOM As,

JAS M M AS,
Nam Street, Bristol, Tenn.
HAVE again reopened the Thorn
/ "a House. on Main Street, and am
prepared to furnish first-Class accom-
mediation to the public. No money
and no pains will be spared |, make
The hotel all il was in its palmiest
days.
Boarders will be received on sJod
terms.
Being provided with good stables /
am prepared TO furnish stalls. food ana
attention to horses.
Rail road passengers will find the
house located in easy distance of the
Passenger ichange, the tables well
furnished ami lodging unsurpassed.
PnrteTs regularly at the trains to re-
ceive baggage and conduct passengers
Jan g. '74-tf
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FOREIGN NEWS
ANIERICAN NEWS

embraces special dispatches from an quarters Of
the globe. { csih"r with unbiased, faithful aad
graphic pictures Of he War in Europe. Under
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Jan %, 1S7S-Iy.

Rnavesr. Agents wanted eyerJwher Bus
sne-sst Jerry legitimate. Particulars Dec
VAVGV Address J.WoRTH = Co, st LouA Mo-
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The most valuable newspaper In the world, as it
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Every week Is given q rafthcuI report Of
POLITICAL NEWS
M FARM ~DEPARTMENT

embracing complete and comprehensive disYatch-
Is from NAsHINGTON, including full reports Of
the speeches Of eminent politicians on the ores
fans Of the Laur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-06-04

Eminent physicians endorse Adsmson's Botanic
Balsam as the safest aud most effectual remedy
for Coughs and Colds ever discovered. sold by
Druggists and Dealers al 50 and IS cents
MAYBE .&wlw
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TIE GERMAN EMPEROR.
INDIGNATION OF THE PEOPLE
AGAINST THE ASSASSIN.
The " OuId BE Assassin Probably Fata l.
Nv Injured.

BERLIN, June 3. An official bulletin from the
palace AT 80, reports the emperor passed quiet
night. The pain alleyiated. and his condition
Is satisfactory.
The condition of the emperor continues salts
factory.
LONDON, June g. All accounts received from
Der In say the effect of the news of another at
tempt III AIDE OH the life OF the emperor was as
founding. But the burst of public feeling went
far beyond the manifestations made on the prev
ious occasions, as the present attempt exceeded
that OF HOdel IN seriousness of results.
A vast crowd assembled around the palace and
forced their way into the building, and only dis
persed on receiving satsf ictory news of the en-
peror's condition aud warnlBg that the loyal
manifestations might aggravate the suffering from
his wounds.
The spot where the emperor was shot is almost
five IN lnutes walk from the scene OF llOldels at
tempt.
Dir. Nobeiing came to Berlin few weeks ago
from Halle. He was formerly in the civil service
of the kingdom Of Ssxony. He was a regular
contributor to agricultural journals, and seems TO
have been III easy circumstances. lie studies az
nculture and finance at Halle aud Leipsic. He
has n fun nished room on the second floor OF Is
L inter- den Linden, from the window of which the
shots were fired.
A despatch from Berlin to the Pail Mall Gazette
svys Dr.. NUblings injuries are iatel. lie refuses
TO allege any satisfactory motive for his crime.
is a Protestant, OF good family, good position and
iar means. His brothers are officers in the army
and his mothers second husband is a retired
major.
DIR. Nobling admits this plan has been formed
a long time, and that he had accompllces who had
been IN communication with him on the subject OF
the assassination of the emperor for Blk months.
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SIMON CAMERON INTERVIEWED.
What lie Says of Political Matters.
He PROTESTED AGAINST SUMNER
BEING REMOVED.

NEW YORK, June 3. The Times reports long
interview with Simon Cameron, in which he gives
interesting personal recOllectIons. Among o her
things he says he protested to Grant against Mr..
summers removal from the senate foieIgnfatiiirs
committee, and was determined to oppose IT, when
he heard SchurZ in his speech denounce him
(Csmeronl as unfit to succeed Sumner. Indig-
nant at this, Cameron says he remained silent.
Cameron says he had no idea of being in the
Lincoln cabinet until offered the treasury depart
ment, which he accepted. Lincoln, then to ind
place Tor Chase wanted Cameron to take the at
totney geLeralship, but Cameron declined aud
agreed TO take the war department
Cameron says he held # ON the first that the re-
belhon wUuld be long continued, and urged a call
of half a mi lion men, but Seward and Lincoln
thought IS, 600 sufficient.
Afterward he urged the armiug of negroes, and
finding the idea too advanced for tue time, he re-
tired from the cabinet Subsequently,, he was
called to meet n number of republicans at Wash
ington about the question of Impeaching Lincoln
WAS not pushing the war vigorously. Cameron
strongly condemned this movement, and II was
dropped
lie says he held that after the battle Of Gettys-
burg the olsorgaulzed rebel army should have
been crushed BY General Meade. Lincoln held
the views.
Cameron says Lincoln was muCn troubled about
his re-elecnon and that he told the President bow
jackson, who was under pledge not to run for
second term avoided tins pledge by falling back
letter was written from the pennsy wanna legts-
latLre u'ging HIM to continue IN Office until his
war On The United Stases bank had been con-
cluded Lincoln asked II Cameron could not get
such letter for him, and Cameron states he Sc
cured letter for Lincoln at Tia rsburg.
Cameron declares he had no intImatIon of his
sons appol tment 10 n position in Grants cabinet
until after 1t mad been made
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THE IDAHO.
The Vessel Has Disappeared Cons
pletely.
Arrival of Passengers in Dnblin.

WEXFORD, June 3. The steamer Idaho struck
on Csrrlgmoie rocks duIog = dense fog, and
ioundered soon alter. The fog was so dense that
the position OF the Carrgmore ship could not
be accurately fixed.
The first TO enter the boats wa. Mrs. Norman
and her little son, she having no gentleman es-
cort The first officer stood at the gangway and
had the other ladies passed into the boat, after
which their husbands were allowed to join them.
Tbs boat was the FL to leave.
Capt. Holmes boat was only thirty yards from
the vessel when she disappeared. lie WAS on the
bridge with the first officer and pilot when she
struck. Had 1t not been for his GOODNESS some
lives would certainly have been lost.
After rowing for about four hours the boats
made Satee Island. There was only one house
on the island, and very little accommodation.
could be provided The occupant gave up the
house TO the ladies and passengers All were
landed on the man land this morning. and were
conveyed to Wexford. All are n good spirits and
are very thankful FOR preservation.
The Idaho has disappeared completely, having
sunk in nineteen iathoms.
DUBLIN. June 3. At two o'clock this morning
l20 passengers Of the steamer Idaho arrived and
spent the remainder of the night at the railway
terminuf. They are expected to arrive in Liver
pool to- night.
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DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE GREEN.
At THE ACTION OF ENGLAND
AND RUSSIA.
THE GREEKS LIKELY TO TAKE
DESPERATE MEASURES.
FOUR HUNDRED RUSSIANS KILLED
IN ROUuANIA.
THE RUSSIAN WARLIkE PREPAR-
ATOMS.
A WARNING TO THE ADVANCING
RUSSIANS.

LONDON, June 3. 1t is said the Congress will
be composed of the following powers
Germsny-Bismarck and Won Bulcn.
Great Britain-Beaconsted. Salisbury and Ode
Russell.
Russla-Schouvalo and NJ. Doutril Russian
Ambassador at Berlin.
Aust'i.-Andrassy and Won Ilaymerle.
France-W Arlington and DeStraler.
ltaly-Counts Carti and Delannay,
1t Is not yet known who will be the represen ta
tives of Turkey.
The lines correspondent at Att ems telegraph,
that the agreement between England and Russia
causes great dIsapproba ton there. The Greek,
expected the annexation of Ihassay, Epirus AND
Crete. In their disappointment and despair at the
supremacy secured for the l5ulgarians, they ar.
hkeiy 10 take despei ate measures. The Greek ar
my may even enter 1hesssly again.
lines despatch from bucharest says if Eng
| land and Austria do not prevent the retrocessior
| OF BessIabia the feelings of the RoumsnsL,
against them viii be stronger than against Russia
for taking tue territory.
The Times has the following from France:
The agreement between England and Russii
creates CONSERVATION here, because it is believed
to involve IA settlement which the Turks will re-
sist toicibly.
In the recent fighting in Roumania, four hun.
dred Russians were cut off by the Psmas, and al
killed. Four hundred more sent to their relief
are now IN u critical position.
The Russians are not relaxing their warlike
preparations south of the Balkans. On the con.
tIary they are very active.
1t is believed that the Grand Vizier, Mehemei
Ru.hdi Pasha, Is trying to induce the Sultan to
recall Medhat Pasha, IN order to popularize the
new government, aud that If the Sultan refuses
Mehemet will resign, leaving odious Mahmond
supreme, whereby the revolution will probably be
pleclpltated.
A new protest of the inhabitants of Seristan
warns the Russians that any advance towards Bs-
toum will be forcby resisted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-06-04

Rev. Mr.. Ecob on Sunday last, preached to his
people for the last time previous to his vacation,
making some very beautiful sld touching re-
marks. lie will make an European voyage, being
absent some six months. In the meantime his
pulpit will he supplied.
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STATE NEWS.

Capt Robert Skolf cid of Brunswick, j. l.. II.
Cobb, w. Small, Jr. of Lewiston, and others
have bought An interest in the Lake Auburn Min
eial Spring at West Auburn and commenced haul
ing the lumber to build hotel.
The following are failures reported in thi, State
the past week:
j. q. Johnston, agent, groceries, &C., Penn.
broke, Is reported closed by creditors.
NJ anbec X. Achorn, boots and shoes, Waldo
boro, IS reported as compromising.
Z. Nj. Holden 4 Co., general store. fremont, is
reported failed.
ID. X. Stockweu i Co., lumber, Bangor. in
bankruptcy.
Hatch Brothers, boots and shoes. waterville,
reported assigned.
Jordan & Blake, ship stores, Portland reported
A. 2. Wyley, boots and shoes, Boothbay, re-
ported failed.
Jacob Merrill & Co.. shoe Innings, Auburn;
failed
A. ?. Wiley. boots and shoes, Boohh.y, re-
yorted failed.
Jacob Merrill & Co., shoe Innings, Auburn;
tailed.
Day & Libby, butchers, Lewiston, reported
failed.
Moses Jacobs, fancy goods, Lewiston, reported
suspended.
Daniel Stickney has retired from the position of
political editor of the Aroostook Sunrise, and the
readers u that paper will miss him.
The following are recent business changes in
this State:
Portland-Farnhsm & Carleton, dis; now C. s.
Faruham Il Co.
Jossclyn i Co., flour, dis; now Brown & JOS
selyn.
path-A Lindsey. grocer; sold to Whifehouse
& Merrill.
Ellswolth-Aiken Brothers, dissolved; now F.
B. Aiken.
Lewiston-Palln & Merrill, teas, dissolved;
now Psilin.
Thomasion-Thomas O'Br;en, ship owner, de-
ceased.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Attempted Murder.

LOWELL, June 3. james Irving, who has not
been on good terms with his wife ior some time,
lay III wait for her while on her way to the Mei.
rlnac Mil, this morning. and stabbed her twice
IN the back with shoe knife, iuHictlng dangerou.
wounds. Hearing the woman's cries, the uncle OF
living, named Francis Irving. came 10 her rescue
and snot his nephew through the back, but it is
believed he will recover.
Drowned.
John Harris, oyster f,hman, aged thirty years
was found drowned, Sunday, al White Point
Buzzards Bay. 1t Is supposed in the storm OF
Friday night the boat capslZed.
Attempted Suicide.
HAvERHILL, June 3. Mis-. Edward Browning
IN state OF dependency, yesterday, swallowed
AN overdose Of lauiauum, aud 1t is expected il
will prove fatal.
Suicide.
BosToN. June 3. Thoma. Il. Williams, Of the
firm OF j D. j NJ. W lllisms. State street, com
mitted suicide by drowning. Cause, depression Of
spnlt-.
Celebration.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery celebrat.
ed Its 240th anniversary to-Gay, by a parade and
banquet
Court Matters.
Judge Lord rendered decision in the Joyce
Taylor case to-day, giving divorce 10 Mrs. lay
lOI reserving the question of alimony I'd custody
of child.
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The Indians.
AFFAIRS AT FORT HALL.
REQUIREMENTS from Salt Lake and 9th.
err Stations.

WASHINGTON, June 8. The following tele-
grams have been received at the war department
Chicago, June /.
To General E. D. Townsend, Washington. d c.
Your telegram received. | have directed Gen.
Crook TO inquire of the commanding officer at
Fort Hall about the condition OF affairs there and
if necessary. will send as many men possible
from Salt Lake and stations the railroad, to
Fort Hall to cooperate jointly with the troops
from General McDowelfs command, in protecting
the sslters from the Bsnnock Indians, and will
pouiy Mcdowell that nearly all the troops in the
department of the Platte have gone west of the
Black Hlls to protect the settlers from hostile
Sion. News received from the north by way OF
Benton received yesterday, is very alarming.
(eIgned) p. ii. SHERIDAN
Lieutenant General
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-06-04

To destroy currant worms there is nothing like
white hell, bore freshly powdered. 1t is also sure
destruction to the worms and insects which nfest
rosebushes and other plants. Partridge Brothers
the enterpising druggists, have just received two
barrels Of it, so no one need loose their currant
bushes and plants for lack Of supply.
The currant worm rapgeth the bushes DER,
Nor dresmeth of death The pesiferous bore.
But the gardeners gone to Psrtridges store.
Beware, greedy worm the white hellebore.
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WASHINGTON NEWS.
THE POTTER COMMITTEE.
A Bill Regarding the Metric System.

WASHINGTON, June 3. Members of the Potter
investigation committee will probably hold a Sc
cret meeting to-day for discussing future plans.
The House committee coinage agreed to re-
port iavorably the Stephens bill to enable import
ers to use the metric weights and measures.
The committee also agreed to appropriate thr-
taen thousand, the United States quota for cree
ton OF buildings instruments etc, at the interna-
tional convention of weights and measures.
The Potter investigating committee will again
meet with open doors TO morrow morning, when
Anderson will be cross-eXamined.