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Richland beacon., 1880-06-26
PROF. THOMAS MEEHAN SAYS: While

PROF. THOMAS MEEHAN says: While
we in America have learned that in as.
paragus some plants have flowers and
are barren, and others which only bear
the seed berries; in other words, the
English are still advertising in their
papers, COnOvers colossal and other
varieties, when under the law of sex
there can be no varieties. Large as.
paragus is obtained by setting the plants
widely apart and by applying rich
manures. No mere variety has any
effect on good plants
Richland beacon., 1880-06-26
The Whirlpool OF Journalism.

Oh, this great absorbing, cavernous,
kissing, roaring, foaming, maelstrom of
journalism! How it sucks in talent,
genius, earning, brains, hopes, ambi-
tions, aspirations! OF the hundreds
who are called, how few are chosen!
What infinite variety of ability it de.
mands! What tact, knack, care and in
dustryl We must speak we'll of each
other, old friends, for nobody else will
have much to say of us. We are to the
temple of fame as curbstone brokers are
to the legitimate exchange. We must
content ourselves with making all tho
noise possible while we are living, soi
very little noise shall We make after we
have finally departed.-C. T. Congdo,,
in Nesc York Tribune.
Richland beacon., 1880-06-26
F. eble digestion, sick headache, dizzinss 81
and fainthess cure BY Malt Bitters.

CARD.-To all who are suffering from the errors
and youth weakness ear decay
loss Of man hc-i .tc will send Recipe that will
you. FREE Of CHARGE. This great remedy WAS dis
covered by a missionary in South America. send self
addressed envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH ]. INMAS,
Station d, ye,o York CITY.
Richland beacon., 1880-06-26
Died for Love.

A Constantinople lad fifteen years old,
destroyed himself for t'c love of Il girl
eleven years old, who, not rcquitting his
love, told him rcttisEly that he mi rhi kill
himself, perhaps after he had threatened
TO do 40. He took dose of cyanide CT
potassium and lay down in front of the
girls fathers house, having previously
addressed to her the following note:
"My Dear Rosa: will have, by thc
time you get this letter faithfully
obeyed your command by killing myself.
You hated me, loved you. still re-
main yours. W. II. Brace" The rres
pondent who narratcs the incident ex-
claims: Poor lad. Unsymrathctic
and world-hardcned old fellows laugh
at what they sometimes call calf love-
But early love is n very serious thing TO
some ycung and POLITICALLY sensitive ma
lures. llantc, We read, loved when he
was only nine v, sis old, and urns and
Byron were almost as precociously in.
flammable. There are I,eope here who
less interest in the demise of the whole
Berry Ministry than in the eaily death
of this poor boy, who thus
".shosk the yoke Of unauspiciou, stars
From this wVrld-wearsd ncsh'"
A WORTHY couple in a Massachusetts
town had lost their only daughter and
were deeply depressed. As they sat one
evening in the drawing-room, heaving
siphs at intervals, the wife remarked:
"Well, George, there is one consolation.
Situated as we are, we could never have
Gotten Jane into Boston society"
Nrw Yopv has oveP 4 hundred Chi.
Richland beacon., 1880-06-26

The public has discovered that mer-
chants who do large business can
afford to sell at small profit, but that
to do 50 large business they must ad
vertise their whereabouts. This ex.
plains why some stores are as busy as
beehi,es, while others are deserted
-Pailade phia Neus.
Richland beacon., 1880-06-26
Lyons Heel stiffeners keep boots and shes
straight. Sold BY shoe and hardware dcaleor

u
Vegetine put up in this form comes within
the reach OF ali. by making the medicine
yourself you can, from a SOC. package con-
tanning the hanks. roots and hori,s, make two
bottles Of the liquid Vcgctinc. Thou.ands
will G"diy avail themselves o. this oppor-
tunity, who have the convenience. TO make
the medicine. Full directions in every rack.
age.
Vcsetine in powder form is sold by all
drug istA and general sores. Hyou cannot
buy it ot them, enclose iify cents in postage
stamps for one package, or one dollar for two
packages, and ! will send il by return mail.
II. Il. Stevens, Boston. Macs.
A LITTLE girl in one of our public
schools the other day had oc, aston to
parse the word "angel." Coming to
the render she stopped dismayed, and
asked her teacher |" if there are any men
angels
Richland beacon., 1880-06-26

Nursing mothers and Se'ic te females gain
strength and sh fro Malt Bitters,
You may say what you please about
it but there is luck in hOr-eshoes. A
women nailed one up against the wood
shed month ago, and last week her hus-
band eloped with the hired girl. The
man had not earned cent for more than
two Oyears-NOrristoacn Herald.
Richland beacon., 1880-06-26

The man wto SC Ids his crying baby nd is
too :. can 10 invest 25 cents in bot lie Of D..
Bulls Baby Syrup, should he divor ed.
FcON the wOmans side we derive our
intellectual faculties; from the mans
we derive our mOral.--LOrd Luton.
Richland beacon., 1880-06-26
Vegetine.
Ono Package ir Powder Form
Cured Scrofu!a.
HOW TO REDUCE YOUR DOCTORS BILLS

e6 BREMEN ST, Fast Borton Maes.,l
sept. 80, is,?.
Mr.. II. r. SrKvESs Dear Sir: Sly li;il" dsugh
ter Stella has been all coi hong time with Sciof
ula. suffering everything. ! employed difforeu
Physicians in East roston, but they helped hci
none. bought some OF your fowDrR FoEM vYaE
IfHK and MY wife stcc-,d IL and IL 10 mo Guild
according to the directions, and y"rc .urprssc
In fortnight's time 10 loS the child had gsinet
IN fish and strength. She il now gaining every
day, aud can cheerfnlly recommend your remedy
to be the beat w have ever tired.
Respectfully yours. J. 7. WEBB.
Richland beacon., 1880-06-26

NEW YORK has over hundred Chi
pese laundriea
Richland beacon., 1880-06-26

A book on the Liver. its diseases and their
treatment sent free. Including treatises upon
Liver Complaints, Torpid Liver, Jaundice,
Biliousness, Headache, Constipation. Dyspep-
sia. Malaria, etc. Address Or. Sanford, 1862
Broadway, New York City, N. Y.
The Violate B~lt Co.. Maralhal1. Mich,
Will send their Electro Voltaic Belts to the
afflicted upon 30 days trial. See their adver-
tisement in this paper headed, "On 30 Days
Trial"
Richland beacon., 1880-06-26
MALI slIIsRs COMPANY. Boston. Mas.

Itching Hun"rs, Scaly Erup-
tons. S',lr Ail'''iI"ns, salt
Eh.um. F~'iiasi-, ~csli lierd,
Tir"r. aud '-"is- iuisllihiy curs'.
hvt he Crru'-KN EFNfrir>,
whr'h have performed miracles
of hr,iisc unparalleled ia nsdi-
cal HISTORY. >vui tpI illustrated
Treaties, containing Testimonials
mon.
/. r.it"r, hcn,sts, Boston, Mass.
Richland beacon., 1880-06-26
ON 80 DAYS TRIAL,

We will send our Electro Nolimc Ees and other
Electric Appliances uIon Tia lot thirty days &" those
afflicted with Nerrous isii,tR and disease of Isrsoad
Nature. Also OF the LIy'r Kidneys, rheumatism, Pa
lalyss, &c. am guaranteed or NJ tgD.
Address Violate Gscit &c.. Masul,all. Mich.
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N ExICO.
Disorders and Revopts.

CRY OF MExIco, July q. Disorders and
revolts reported recently from various
parts of the republic, though inspiring no
serious fears, continue. The opposition, en-
ragged at Gonzales success, calls President
Diaz bloody despot and predicts Gonzales
will be worse one. The situation of the
country is confused and underlined. President
Diaz has called General Gonzales to the
capitol.
The late disorders at MAGELLAN were serious.
A regular battle was fought at Villa Union,
between 800 pronunciados, with four cannon,
with General Vamirez at their head. and $50
government troops under Colonel Reyes.
Killed on both sides numbered 100. The
rebels retired, leaving two of their cannon,
Colonel Reyes following them up.
The Permanent Commission of Congress
has dedicated two sessions to Guanjuto &C.
currences (fring upon General Gonzales)
The true significance of the matter is as yet
undiscovered.
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SOCTH AMERICA.
Progress of The War.

New YORK, August ;. The CHILEAN trans
port Loa was blown up in the harbor of Cal
lao by Peruvian torpedo boat set afioat bv
Peruvian officer. the Sd of July. The boat
was an ordinary one. with 500 pounds Of
dynamite in false bottom, on which was
placed considerable fruit, etc., and so ar
ranged that any additional weight would ex-
plode the dynamite. The Loa's crew dis
covered it, lowed the boat alongside, and the
explosion occurred. The Loa was almost
lifted out of the water, and then sunk in a
few minutes. Every house in Callao was
shaken TO the foundations, and other ships
shook as if there was an earthquake. About
$50 men persisted. 40 were picked up by
boats, but many will die. The commander
was wounded. The surgeon and one engineer
are the only officers saved. The condition of
things in Lima is becoming worse. In the
meantime the Chilians are recruiting actively
and by the LIST of October expect to begin the
siege of Lima. The steamship Coquimbo
had a man killed. and two plates started and
a breach of twenty feet made in her side, ut
Valparaiso, by the explosion of benzoiine in
the cargo.
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Gardiner Local News.

Tho tup-boat c. G. Sawtelle, struck
rock Yesterday morning, off Shepherd foih''
breaking one blade of her propeller An
other blade will be removed as she can run
hotter with two blades than with three.
MIR. J. S. Lambard is selling some very
fine carriages and harnesses at auction.
The Conqueror is soon to be taken iro ron,
.h. line of tow boats and her place VIII
he taken by the John p. Sevey, now on he'
way. ,, o,o;mef
nv the creenbackers, took part IN the repuo,
l;can caucus, Saturday night, ana 90 no
,r;sb ~ he classcd with the fusionists.
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NEW YORK.
Weather..
BalbO the Murde

New YORK, August 3. Muggy, hazy, wind
southeast, so degs.
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Athens Locals.

Athens Locals.
mineral spring upon the farm of Joseph
Pease in this village. exsites considerable
interest. Citizens visit it daily to drink of
its waters. Prof. Richard G. Stanley of Bates
College analysed a sample and found it con-
tanned 6 8 grains mineral matter per gal. of
24l cubic inches. viz: Sulphate of Potash,
8 grains, sulphate of soda, 4 grains, sulphate
of alumina, grain, carbonate of lime. ID gr..
carbonate of magnesia, l.6 grains. carbonate
of iron s. grain. He says: THE water is
remarkably pure and must have excellent
properties for drinking purposes from its
amount of iron and magncsia and its entire
freedom from organic matter. Trustees of
of Somerset Academy have adopted three
courses of study, Academical, Classical and
General Fall term commences Aug. 23d.
f. s. Wade, Principal. Matte a. Bicknell,
Preceptress. Hattie +. Wade, Teacher of Mu-
sic. and other assistance if needed.-Mr. j.
C. Case. recent graduate of Colby Universe
ty. preached in Union church Aug. LIST. from
text Matt vi :33.-Railroad celebration OF
July 3lst passed off successfully. Speakers
from abroad were G. +. Cansfeld. A. :. {.
Hall. Col. A. w. Wildes, A. +. Jones. and
VIM. Atkinson. Arrangements for the gath
ering had been made on the hillside in front
of residence of J. w. Bixbv. a flag was
suspended there and seats and a stage erect
ed. Exercises were interspcrscd with music
bv the Strong Band. This Band is worthy
product of the Sandy River Railroad. Pro-
cession formed and marched to proposed site
of depot. This was in field of F. &. Greene,
on left hand side of Skowhegan road beyond
the residence of DIR. Tobey and opposite that
of DIR. Brown. Ceremony of breaking ground
was conducted by G. f.. Cansfield, and par
ticipatedin by eleven little girls. The first
sod was broken BY Mamie Leavitt and the
first earth thrown by Helen Greene, and 1t
was wheeled away by Master BERTHE Jones,
in little wheelbarrow. These two little
girls poured each goblet of water (embiem
of motive power of railroads) simultaneously
over the earth, one of them repeating the
word Skowhegan and the other Athens.
They used the same little centennial spade
and shovel used at breaking ground on the
Billerica & New Bedford Railroad. which
was carried to the Centennial in 1876. Three
cheers were given for the Skowhegan Il
Athens Railroad; three for the American
fac and three for the cornet band. There
is increased hopefulness among railroad men,
directors meeting will be held Aug 4tl'.
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a Good Joke.

Good Joke.
All Water street is on the broad grin over
a Joke of which one of our hotel keepers,
who is also identified with the livery bust
ness. is the victim. In his stable there was
a fine chestnut horse which he was particu-
larlv anxious to match. A gentleman in Wen
na had an animal which might have been
twin brother to this horse; and the parties
had several long talks on the subject OF
selling, but could not reach an understand
ing in the question of price. Recently tie
hotel keepers partner in the livery business
saw the Vienna man, and made the purchase
Of the coveted animal without saying worn
to his associate in business to that erect
day or two afterwards the hotel keeper dropped
into the stable and said Glitch up tha'
chestnut horse. / have got passenger 10
take out to Vienna, and while I'm out there
I'll call on - a..d see If we can make a
trade" The stable keeper winked to the
hostler and in few moments the rery horse
he ras so desi,fous to purchase was between
the shafts, on the way to Vienna Whiie IN
that village Mr.. - called upon the former
owner of the chestnut beauty, and said;
Let me look at that horse when mates
mine"
The Vienna man glared at him in amaze
ment.
Look at that horse What do you meah'
Why, you've got him harnessed IN your
wagon"
why, you blanked fool! said the ho'ei
keeper, ''this is horse that l have owhe"
for years! Don't you s'pose know my own
property?'
~ don't know whether you do or not; pu'
know that sold that horse You have pee"
driving, to your partner. not three DAYS
ago."
Them great light burst into the soul oil
the hotel keeper, and he exclaimed: rms
Is one of my partners blankety blank Jokes
Don't say anything to the boys about 1t.
But it got out, as all good stories DO; anu
now all the traders on the street are asking
the hotel keeper about his chestnut horse.
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w nave received circular, from ~
c, .o.ne Men, Central Garfield and Arthur
..u' OF Washington, D. c., conta;n;na =
structions for the formation of c.-sa,1 m,
'ui clubs. Utmost of the cities of Mar.
sucn clubs have already been organized ans
90. soloas'y at work propagating republi.
"a" principles. In Augusta, the can;t,l os
"' o'a'e' there is fertile field for mission
airy work. The opposition are active ana
'isorous. wide awake republican c,uh
WIN working members, would be \ nowo,
~ would be felt both in September and
November. anu
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Campmeetinys.

WEARE, August 3. Notwithstanding the
drizzling rain a large number arrived to-day to
attend the Unitarian grove meeting. Five
hundred excur>ionists from Berwick. Me-.
via steamer, arrived at noon part of them re-
naming TO attend the Unitarian service, and
part enjoying trip over the lake.
CLAREMoNT, August ). The Claremont
Junction union campmeeting opens Monday,
August 23d closing the following Saturday.
II. j. Judkins of Bristol, n. H., and IL. A.
Spencer of Windsor. VT are to be the pre-
siding elders
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i"ese audacIous Yankee carpenters can do
"o - ANYTHING. The old academy in Hal.
.'"eli' Quilt some 80 years ago, was ret,;n,
aemoraiized, and Charles Luce Of Fairse,d
nos oeen engaged for week past in putting
IN new underpinning, etc. A hole was on,
through the granite wall on which the brict.
"',A rests and jackscrews brought to bear
underneath We now have the unusu., snao
.acie OF two-story brick building. 44xas
reet' resting solely on jackscrews. To.mor-
To" MI. Luce is to commence operations
upon the furniture shop owned by the
opragues, above the grist mill. New sius
ana posts are to be put in, and the building
thoroughly repaired.
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One bottle of DIR. GRosvENoR LIVER AN
will produce beneficial results in cases " mere
,he remedies of the Pharmacopea ana Nos
trims. dependent for brief success upon
nnfferv alone, utterly fail. As its name iIn-
pi;es this medicine acts directly upon .ne
liver: but its action is by no means eoHea .t'a
to that organ, the digestive apparatus ao ,he
bowels are put in good worS;as x. m..' the
manifold symptoms anS d. Plies which are the
oio:I result of Costiveness, are wholly
s aaa;ca,ad by this standard family medicine.
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KENTUCKY.
Man Shoots his Wife.

LorIsvILIE, August s. James Curran shot
his wife, infiicting dangerous wound. He
had shown signs of insanity and got the idea
that his wife was unfaitful and claims she be-
witched him, although he had lived away
from her in Chicago the last four years.
A Good Way to Start an Exodus.
CINCINNATI, O.. August 5. Specials report
numerous shootings and killings in Kentucky,
yesterday.
FRANKFORT, August ). Clint Montague,
aged 20, was kille,i by unknown parties at
last night.
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THE INDIANS.
Col. Grierso. Fight. Victoria. Band.

New YORK. August 3. A Denver special
from Ell Paso states that Col. B. H. Grierson
had fight with Victoria's band of Indians,
about 100 strong, who attempted to pass north
into Texas, the 30th, between Fort Quittman
and Eagle Springs. He was encamped with
a small party, and had sent the night before
for reinforcements from Fort Quittman and
Eagle Springs. The morning of the soth,
fourteen cavalrymen arrived, and he fortified
his position. The Indians attacked the camp,
but were repulsed. AT ii A. NJ, Capt. Gielle
with two companies arrived. when sharp
engagement ensued. Lieut.. Calladay WAS
wounded. One soldier was killed and eight
horses At p. NJ, Capt. Nolans arrived
from Fort Quitman. At the approach of
these, the Indians fed down the Rio Grande
Grierson thinks the Indians will try to
cross between the Van Horn and Eagle
mountains, and is disposing his troops to in
tereept them. The Mexican troops are fol-
lowing the Indians tracks on the other side of
the Rio Grande.
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State News.
ANpRosCoGGlN.


Hon Everett Smith. State fish and game
commissioner, was in Lewiston Thursday,
examining the falls and dam over the An
droscoggin river, with view TO the con-
s,rnction OF tishway.
ARoosTooK.
An item of interest was omitted by the
newspaper men who attended the New Swc-
den celebration. Richard L. Buck, Esq, of
New York. formerly of Bucksport, and who
spends his vacation in the latter place, one
went through with the excursionists, accom-
panied by his family. Learning of the cele-
bration, he wrote to the Society at New York
and they forwarded to the colony seventy
five Bibles and Testameuts, in the Swedish
language. Mr.. Buck is public spirited
observation-disclosures, and this fresh beneiac-
ton will endcar him to the people OF New
Sweden.
CUMBERLAND.
There was a beautiful mirage witnessed
from Pine Point. Scarboro', Sunday at sun
set. Islands miles away were brought close
at hand, of startling proportions, and huge
walls seen like those surrounding fortress.
PENSBsCoT.
During the month If July the letter car
riers of Bangor delivered 25,Sll letters, o.
SIP postal cards. and 1926 newspapers.
They collected during the same % ,933 let
tiers, 1906 postal cards, and 1888 news
papers.
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The third consolidated reunion of the Sth,
9th, 18th and l6th also Co. G, I'd ID. c. In
fnntry, will be holden at Auburn, Tuesday
and Wednesday, August 9th and 18th. Head
quarters at Auburn Hall. Tuesday-business
meeting at Auburn Hall in the afternoon, and
camp fire i, the evening. Wednesdav--ex-
cursion to North Auburn in the morning;
dinner at Lake Auburn House sail on the
lake: boating and target-shooting. Arrange
ments have been made for accommodation Of
comrades at the Elm House at reduced rates !;
also for reduced rates of fare on all trains
running to Auburn and Lewiston. Capt. b.
J. Hill, 9th, John Harper, 9th, II. b. Saw
yer, Sth, are the local committee.
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Beginning with this week all the jewelry.
crockery and hardware stores are to be closed
evenings at $50 o'clock. until Dec. list, ex-
eept Wednesday and Saturday evenings. i
similar move was started among the shoe
dealers and the millinery and fancy goods
stores, but the proprietors were not unani-
nous and the scheme fell through. The
grocery stores are agitating the question, with
prospect of success.
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Deputy Sheriff Levi r. Coombs of Lisbon,
died Monday afternoon, from henorrhage of
Of the lungs. Mr.. Coombs has been in fee
bic health for several years, and his death
was not unexpected by his friends. Mr..
Coombs was one Of the oldest deputies in
Androscoggin county. lie public
spirited and esteemed citizen. and a tried and
Trustworthy officer. His friends are very
numerous throughout the county.
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Ut MBERLANp.
OBsCOT

The republican county convention ut Au-
burn Hall, Tuesday, was fully attended, and
everything passed of tremendously. The
efficient senators of last year, Mcssrs. Ding
ley of Auburn, and Parcher of Leeds, were
renominated by reclamation. O. ID. Bailey.
Esq, of Auburn, who has repeatedly repre-
scented that city in the Legislature, and who
is known as one of our most active republicans
and business men. was nominated for COM
missioner. A. f. Merrill Esq. of Lewiston,
the popular treasurer, was rc-nominated by
reclamation. Nathan w. Harris, Esq, Of
Auburn, one of our most promising young
lawyers was nominated for register of pro-
bate. -Leriston Journal
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Remember to get your tickets for the ex-
curslon tomorrow at either c. Beale & Co.'S.
Geo. 5. Billiards., or ID. w. Pillsbury &
Sons. Augusta; or at the depot in Hallowell.
Buy them to-day and avoid the confusion at
the depot in the morning, as large company
is anticipated. 1t should be borne in mind
that this is not sectarian affair, but an ex-
cursion for the people. See advertisement.
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In short editorial on the political situa-
ton the Progressive Age of Belfast remarks
with wealth of classical knowledge and ant
illustration, at ~iH be Greek ioeking horns
rith Greek" We didn't know tina, the
Greeks had horns; it is new physiological
iact winch has hitherto escaped the attention
OF scientists. But perhaps the writer had
taken horn or two before he dashed off the
screed
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
American Dental Association.

BosToN, August 3, The Goth annual ses-
sion of the American Dental Society COM
menced this morning. The morning session
was largely given to routine proceedings.
At the evening session a report was re-
ceived from the special committee to cor
slider the question of union of :he three ex-
isting socities under one National body. The
committee does not consider it expedient for
this organization to disband. Report
aloDted
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Clerical Victory at Florence.

RoME, August 3. AT Florence, the cleri-
Gals have gained victory in the municipal
election, having returned II out of II candi-