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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

SWIMMING plates are one Of the
latest novelties. They are describ-
ed as fiat disks of light pine wood
from eighteen to twenty eight inches
in circumference and are adjusted to
the hands and feet by straps in such
way as not to interfere with per-
feet freedom Of motion. 1t is claim>
ed that the swimmer can propel
himself seven feet further at stroke
with these plates than without and
carry from forty to fifty pounds
weight of iron tied around his neck.
What he should want to carry such
weight of iron for is inconceiva-
BILE ; but the inventor is an English
man and it may be that his country
men prefer te swim with fftys
pound necklace.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

THE GIRLS ARE GOOD ENOUGH. 49,
We have often noticed that the
young man who shrieks most fire.
quently and shrilly for an improve
ment in the character of our women
both mentally and physically, is us
ually a little half crank, spindle>
shanked and lautern>jawed cuss,
weighing about 100 pounds, who
hasn't sense enough of bis own to
get off the track when the cars are
coming. Let's have no more Of
such nonsense. The girls and wo-
men of to day are a great deal too
good for the deserts of the average
man. When you hear man growl
ing about the depreciation of the
gentle sex, set him down as min
compoop.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

LEPRoUs CIGARETTES. -Leprosy,
says.a physician of San Francisco,
has not few victims among the
whites. Especially it is revealing
itself about'tbe lips and tongues of
boys who smoke cheap cigarettes
made by the Chinese lepers. The
disease, though fatal, is slow in Civ
ing tokens of it's its first approaches.
The doctor knows of ITO cases, the
majority largely Monaghan. The
disease is highly contagious. Sleep.
ing in bed clothes handled by the
infected Chinese servants, even cit
ting on the chairs they have used,
handling the same things, etc, is
dangerous. The diseas often is not
observable for four or FIVE years,
and then only by physicians accus
toned to examining such patients.
In the Sandwich Islands, where it
prevails, ap island is set apart for
lepers. The hospital has at this time
eight hundred lepers. A vigilant
eye is KEEP. on the lookout for ira
ces of incipient leprosy. When
observed the person is at once sent
to the hospital, but great many are
concealed by friends, and thus the
disease spreads. No case is dis
charged cured, unless it be true
that quite lately some few recent
cases have been cured. Report
says they were affected by eucalyp-
tus leaves. One doctor claims to
have counteracted recent develop
ments by incubation. The leper
does not suffer much pain till his
fingers and toes drop off When the
leprous sores are still on their hands
they work in Chinese cigar facto"
ries and give wide spread to the
infection. Clothes wasberman the
same. San Francisco Letter.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03
FROM MISTRESS TO CHAMBER
MAID.

At tho Atlas Hotel on Rockawy
Beach, it is said, comedy woman
of about 40 years is employed,
whose history is highly romantic. A
writer to the Albany Press states
that her maiden name was Van Bur-
on, and that she was born in School
aek, Rensselaer, county. President
Van Buren, was a brother of her
grandfather, and other relatives
were of favored ancestry. While
receiving an education at the Will
lard seminary che became infatua-
ted with man named Elliott, whom
she married despite erparents' pro-
test. With Elliott she removed to
California. There her husband,
who had considerable money, engag-
ed in stock speculations, and with
such dazzling success that Mrs. Els
liot, participated. Each investment
yielded golden returns, and the Eli
liotts soon became noted for their
princely hospitality, elegant resi-
dence, horses, carriages, and other
manifold comforts of the wealthy.
As usual in such cases, there was a
sudden turn of fortunes wheel. Mr..
Elliott came out of one mining spec.
ulation with $4,000 less than when
he entered. Other losses followed,
and to meet the demand of creditors
of real estate, horses, diamonds, and
evenly costly clothes were ruthless
ly sacrificed. The victim of stocks
was taken i'll and died. Mrs. Ell
lott proceeded to New York, which
she reached in destitute circum-
stances. This was two years ago,
and since then she has eked out an
existence as best she could Rela
tives have offered her home, but
her proud spirit refused the shelter.
Last week she was employed as
chambermAid at the Atlas Hotel.
where in calico wrapper, gingham
apron and white cap, she appeared
as when rolling in wealth on the Pa
cific slope. A New York merchant,
acquainted with her history, offered
his hand in marriage. She refused
on the ground that she made death
bed promise to her unfortunate hus-
band that she would never marry
again.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

Many of the Russisn Jews who
have been brought over to this coun-
try have discovered that people
here have to endure trials and trib
ulations as we'll as 10 Russia and are
demanding that their agents send
them back. Forty one persons,
men, women and children started
the other day for their old Russian
home 10 the Red Star steamer,
Rheinland, going by way of Ant
werp.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

A fair young mother, with cry
ing babe in her arms, sat in a Wes-
tern stage coach. On the opposite
seat waq a prominent politician of
engaging manners. By and by he
said: Let me hold your baby. Per
haps | can soothe him. 'Oh, no +;
am much obliged +; you couldn't
help me any was the answer. But,
he persisted, you bad better let me
try You are very kind but |
know you couldn't help me, for he
is hungry replied the blushiug
mother.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

When Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbridge
of Mount Vernon, Ohio, adopted the
baby of woman of the neighbOrhood
the agreement was that they should
rear the little one as their own, never
reveal to it the secret of its parent
age, and finally leave it all their pro-
perty. The child grew up believing
she was their daughter, and is now
the wife of DR.. Swan of Beaver
Dam, Wis. Mr.. Woodbridge lately
died, and then his widow, in order
to save all the estate to herself, told
the whole story. There is to be a
fight in the courts, however, over
the validity of the bargain originally
made by the mother.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03
A TAR HEEL BABY BRIDE.-Th

A TAR HEEL BABY BRIDE.-The
youngest bride that we ever heard
of is Miss Catoe, who was married
Just across the South Carolina line,
the other day, to Mr.. Thomas Payne.
Miss Catoe's age is eleven years and
seven months, and her husband is
bowed under the weight of only II
years. 1t was a sure enough mar
rage, regularly ordained minister
of the gospel performing the cere.
mony.-ChGrt0tte Observer.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

A peculiar system of mortgaging
farms is used in Switzerland. A
farmer may borrow of dozen men
successively, the simple record in
an official book showing their order.
If he fails to pay, a successor is
found for him by beginning at the
bottom of the list of debtors, and
calling on each in his order to as
sumo all the debts and manage the
farm or step aside and lose his
claim.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

The second bale of new cotton
raised by Primus Jones, of Baker
county, was received at Albany on
Saturday by Messrs. A. F. Tiff &
Co., and sold to j. j. Grant at fifteen
cents. Its weight was 434 pounds,
and classed as strict low middling.
1t was shipped to Savannah.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

The remainder of the summer
ought to be very comfortable. Gui'
teau has been hanged, Congress
talks of adjourning, the Christiancy
scandal has been hushed, and the
ouIy remaining thing to make the
company really happy is for the
stump speakers TO get the lockjaw.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

The chiefs of the Caughnawaga
Indians are demonstrating their civ
ilization by suing the Montreal Sem
mary to recover $4,000 loaned it
from the sale of salt lands forty
years ago. If the Indians of the
West treasure up Pill their causes of
action and begin to sue on them for
ty years hence there may be plenty
of work for lawyers.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

At Cranberry, Tenn, Pennsyl>
vania mining company has opened
the most remarkable vein Of iron
ore ever discovered in this country.
1t has already been operated to a
depth of seventy feet, and is appa~
rently one hundred and twenty
feet thick.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03
"Mamma, DEAR" said an Atlanta

"Mamma, DEAR" said an Atlanta
girl just in the flush of early woman
hood. 81 have something to tell
you. George has proposed, and |
have accepted" "My child, can,
not think Of your disgracing your
self. George is not a suitable match
for you. Besides, this would make
him as one of the family, and be
would pay no board" Thus will be
seen the incompatibility of a board
ing house girl falling in love with
one of the boarders.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

Some mean people get more than
they want. A man of this kind met
a physician in company, and after
describing all his ailments said:
Now, then what shall l take p
MY dear, sir, you tell me of very
dangerous symptoms, and ask what
you shall take, III tell you. Take
the advice of good doctor and pay
him for it.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03
A new companv has bought TWEEN

A new company has bought TWEEN
ty nine lots of land in Lumpkin
county for mining purposes. All of
the lots show rich gold bearing
quartz. Another company is work
ing very rich vein, four feet wide.
All the veins which run parallel to
each other aggregate over one hum
dred feet wide.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

A young lady recently entered a
railroad carriage 10 Paris where
there were three or four gentlemen,
one of whom was lighting a cigar.
Observing her, with the Characters
tic 'politeness' of Freedman, he
asked her if smoking would incom-
mode. She replied: i do not know,
sir; no gentleman has ever smoked
10 my presence
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

Mr.. Dave Burden of Carroll coun>
ty has fixed him up wire running
from his house to his spring for the
purpose of bringing up water. 1t
works admirably. The spring is
l04 yards from the house and the
bucket will make the round trip 10
one min ute.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

Handsome 2 said the Louisville
man: "why handsome's no name for
the girls of our town !" And when
Boston man agreed with him and
said it wasn't, the Louisville man
bauled out a revolver.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

The terms Of wager made some
time ago by two young lawyers of
Cbattar ooga were that the first one
to marry should receive from the
other $50 suit of clothes. The
enc who married first was obliged to
sue the other for $50, and the other
day he obtained a judgment for that
amount and cost.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

Fulton county has elected the fol,
lowing delegates to the 35 Senatorial
nomin ating convention John N
Dunn, Jno. T. Cooper, Andrew r
Ste wart, w. R. Joyner, Edward s.
McCandless, VIM. H. Venable.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

A woman named Mrs. Sanders,
living in Cincinnati, has been taken
i'll with small pox for the third time,
having had severe attacks in her
eighth and thirteenth years.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

...IF you want any kind of Job Printing
Done such as Letter Heads, Note Heads,
Bill Heads, Cards, Circulars Handbills,
Pamphlets, Tax Receipts, &c, we will
guarantee to do the work as cheap as Allan
"a. Bring your work to the Journal Office
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

Georgia is shipping oats to the
West. 1t is to be hoped that the
West will not send them back to
Georgia at fifty per cent. premium
later on.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

A Virginia girl has collected the
rattles from 1877 rsttlesnskes, each
serpent having died by her own
hands.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

A tailor would make an evenly
balanced politician. He goes in for
both men and measures.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

One hundred acres of potatoes
brought Sumner county, Tenn,
farmer $4,000. He has planted a
second crop.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

Texas has issued 223 drummers'
licenses since July lst, sud expects
to draw 100000 from this source.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

Alligator fat is now used for cook
ing purposes 10 some part Of Florida.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

Thousands of listless, lazy young
girls are now living piazza life at
Northern watering places.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03
Jhc Aarietta 9uaruaI.

Marietta, Ca, Thursday, aug. 8, 1882,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03
Falling!

~
That is what a great
many people are doing.
They don't know just what
is the matter, but they have
a combination Of pains and
aches, and each month they
grow worse.
The only sure remedy
yet found is Browns IRON
BITrENs, and this by rapid
and thorough assimilation
with the blood purifcs and
enrichcs it, and rich, strong
blood flowing to every part
of the system repairs the
wasted tissues, drives out
disease and gives health and
strength.
This is why Browns
IRON BIrrEKs will cure
kidney and liver diseases,
consumption, rheumatism,
neuralgia, dyspepsia, mala-
ria, intermittent fevcrs, &c.
2o3 s. Paca ST., Baltimore.
Nov. 20, 1881.
was a great sufferer from
Dyspepsia, and FOR several
weeks could eat nothing and
was growing weaker every
day. | tried Browns Iron
Bitters, and am happy to say
now have good appetite,
and am getting stronger.
Jos. MCCAwLEY.
Browns IRON BITTERs
is net drink and does not
contain whiskey. 1t is the
only preparation of Iron
that causes no injurious eff
fects. Get the genuine.
Don't be imposed on with
limitations.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03
o., Portland,

..BLASKs-We are selling legal blanks
at 65cts per quire.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03
Schedule NJ. 4 N. Ga. Rail Road
IN EFFECT MAY l, 1892.
Western & Atlantic R, R.

W.R. POWER, Genl Pas Agt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-05-10
Somerset Academy.

The spring term closed with prize decla.
nations and readings, May 9TH 7.3OP.
M. large and appreciative audience assem-
bied in Union church, Athens, to witness the
exercises. The room was well lighted and
decorated, the American flag hanging over
the stage. The music was by Brackets
orchestra, and in every respect first class
Together W it'll the prizes it was the gift of
Edward Ware. The committee of award
were Profe ssors Parsons and Drake of Pitts
field and DIR. A. f. Farnham. The exercises
were well rendered, rejecting credit upon the
participants. The following is the
PROGRAMME.
PRAYER
Sherman A. Hathorne.
The Wounded Soldier, Watson
Hattie +. Mains.
Albion Hathorne.
Music.
The Legend of the Organ Builder.
Lizzie ID. York.
Unjust National Acquisition.
Albra w. kincaid.
The Painter of Seville, Wilson
May l.. Greene.
Music.
Toussaint L'Ouverture, Phillips
belmont +. Judkins.
Legend of Bregenz. Proctor
Grace NJ. Butler.
The Death of Hamilton, Mott
Frank r. whippe.
Music.
Annie b. Leayett,
The Black Horse and His Rider, Sheppard
Simon Barker
The Leak in the Dyke, Carey
ARA NJ. Pike.
Music.
Spe, CHI on Nomination of Blaine, Ingersoll
Meen j. Hight.
The Freezing Children.
Josie Barker.
Music.
Decision Of Committee.
Presentation of PrizesI
Music.
The committee made their award, and the
principal. calling the successful ones and ad-
dressing them a few words, presented the
prizes three fine volumes, as follows: to
sherman A. Hathorn, prize in defamation,
mature and Art; Annie b. Leavitt, prize in
reading, Beautiful Wild Flowers; Mellen
j. Hight. for next best exercise, The Com
plete Works of Longfellow." The above
parts were well rendered. and all were worthy
of praise. Among DISCLAIMERS and readers
we're several of nearly equal merit.
This term was under the instruction of
Oscar Davis. principal; Laura f. Mclntire.
preceptress and Alva NJ. Robinson, teacher
of music The institution is endowed by the
State and supported in part by school district
No. in Athens village, whose advanced
scholars are admitted as students thereof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-05-10
News of the Oranges.

Harvest Home Grange continues to receive
applications
The best thing about Mt. Vernon is that
the Grange is fiourishing finely. Applications
are received at every meeting, and the out
look was never more promising.
There are now nearly 400 members belong
ing to the Penobscot County Grange. The
next meeting will be with Hermon Grange,
Saturday, May %.
Somerset County Council will meet with
North Newport Grange, Thursday, May 18TH.
All fourth-degree members are cordially IN
vited to be present.
Dixmont Grange is the banner Grange OF
the State. 1t has a membership Of la and
an average attendance at its meetings since
Jan. LIST, of So.
Manchester Grange conferred the nrst aho
second degrees on eight new members last
Wednesday evening.
Wednesday afternoon, April 20, Plttston
Grange held very profitable meeting at It's
hall. State Master Robbie was present ana
delivered an instructive and interesting lee
ture; such lecture rs farmers do not oren
have the privilege of listening to.
Medomac Valley Grange of Appleton nss
66 members and il increasing in numbers ana
interest With that slow, surs growth. tnas I'M
sarss stability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-05-10

The following decision has ben received
by A. c. Otis, Esq, clerk of the Middle Law
District
KENSEBEC COUNTY CASE.
Howard b. Wyman vs.. VIM. B. Robinson
ct ais. G. T. Stevens for plaintiff; ii. NJ.
Heath for defendant.
Resc,ipt A recovery upon penal bond
NAV be had against principal and sureties for
an amount exceeding the penalty. to the ex-
tent of interest upon the penalty from the
date of the breach; such interest being NO
mart of the penalty. but damages for the non
payment of the penalty after it has become
due. :,
replevin bond is collateral to all OF the
principals liability in replevying the goods
is not extinguished or settled by the defend
ant in replevin recovering judgment
and satisfaction of third person
for an amount of the goods exceeding IN value
the amout of the bond, but stands rs an IN
demnity for the principals liability remain
ing unsatisfied. .,,o
Bond declared forfeited; Judgment foT silo,
the amount Of penalty. as debt, and interest,"
thereon. as damages from May 81. 1871,
enough to make the amount recovered equa
TO s97. 50. with interest from 81 May, 1917,
nlus 81. 40 and interest on that sum from IL
November, 1877.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-05-10

Mr.. Frank Warren, American Express
messenger between Boston and Bangor, tele-
graphed from Portsmouth to Portland,
Wednesday, to headquarters, for man to
take his place. Another messenger was put
on at Portland to go on to Bangor, and moth
ing further was heard from Mr.. Warren. He
has been employed in the express business
for number of years and has been valuable
and reliable man. His accounts are all right
and his sudden departure seemed very mys-
terious. His half brother, Mr.. Ara Warren,
went to Boston Friday night to discover trace
of the missing man if possible. The efforts
of friends were successful, and the looked for
individual was finally found in Haverhill. 1t
seems that he had become temporarily insane
and while laboring under an alteration of
the mind pursued the singular course of action
narrated above.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-05-10

The latest phase of insanity among the
young ladies' takes the form of collecting
silver dimes and quarters and gold dollars for
"bangles" and bangle bracelets" The do
nor has his monogram engraved on the
coin, and the fair recipient wears the
pieces attached to a slender zone OF
gold or silver. much as an Indian chief
bangles the scalps of his victims from
his girde. One Augusta lady has
pair of bracelets costing S54. composed OF
gold dollars, and Waterville lady has
bracelet of five dollar gold pieces. The Gus
tom is not confined to this locality, but
seems to be universal. 1t has become so extern
sive that the L. S. government has taken cog
nizance of it, and is sending out circular to
see how much coin is being defaced by the
jewellers. One lapidary is this city defaces
about $50 worth of gold and silver month
In making these bangles" The ''bangles
are generally dime pieces, and unless the
mania dies out soon a silver ten-cent piece
will be a curiosity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-05-10

tuesday evening there was a scene of coufu.
SION and alarm at the house of Mrs. Dunphy on
Lincoln street. The room. began to rapidly
iii with smoke. and some men who mad been
called were searching for the flames. hole
was cut in the floor and water was thrown
about in an excited manner. but no Ere
could be found even with the most
diiigem search. Soon after. the
cause of the smoke was found to be a brush
nre near the end of the cellar drain. some
distance from the house here some BOY. had
unwittingly built it.
Tuesday afternoon Master Frank Lehman.
high school boy, had narrow escape from
drowning. While out on the river
In canvas boat, in leaning over the
side to catch an oar which he had acct
dentally dropped, the boat eareened and
ne was precipitated into the water. Being
unable TO swim and from the light nature of
the boat to climb upon it. he must have
drowned had not some sailors, hearing his
cries for help, gone to his Rescue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-05-10

An amateur painter in our sister city of Hal
lowell, in using a small quantity Of 'burnt
lumber" in some painting operation, happened
to get few drops Of the linseed oil used in
the mixing into the paper bag containing the
pigment. CHANGING, in a-short time, to ham
die the package he was surprised to find it
warm, and though no signs of fire were visi-
Bile it continued to grow hotter until it could
not be handled comfortably. Deeming it
veritable case of spontaneous combustion"
the bag was left over night within stove
where it could do no harm, and by the next
morning the paper bag had completely
charred away. 1t is probable that the finely
powdered state of the substance, with the oil.
produced the same chemical action as fire.
quenty occurs when oil-soaked waste is piled
up BY itself. from which so many disastrous
fires have originated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-05-10

Col. E. c. Harrington Of Fryeburg, State
Inspector of Rifle Practice, was in the city
Yesterday. He has commenced his annual
inspection of the active militia of Maine, and
speaks in high terms of the progress and in
creased efficiency of the companies within a
year. Col. Harrington will inspect the Wa
terville Light Infantry on Monday, the 18th ;
the Bangor company, Tuesday, the 10th; the
Capital Guards, the 18th; Richards Light
Infantry, Gardiner, the 10Th the Skowhegan
company, the Goth.