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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-05

Millionaire IiSeP.
THE STRANGE LIFE OF DIR. PHILIP l..
JONES OF BROOKLYN.

Dr. Philip l.. Jones, a wealthy miser OF
eccentric habits, was found dead in the
bathroom at his house in Brooklyn on the
3rd instant. He was at one time physi-
clan of considerable Importance, but. ac-
cordlng to neighbors, no human being had
been allowed to go inside his residence
for years. He was seventy years OF age
and il reported to have been worth over
$1,000. 600.
From papers found in his possession. 1t
was shown that be owned tracts of lands
IN Oregon, Arizona and Dakota, and was
the proprietor of building lots in Michi-
gan. Delaware and Minnesota. He owned
also considerable property in Norwich.
Conn, while among his effects were found
bonds and securities representing over
100000. II was found upon further ill.,
vestioation that DIR. Jones had bought
property in President street, that IS. two
three-story and basement Philadelphia
brick front houses, about ten years ago
lie had rented one OF them over 20 years
ago had deposited a portion of the pur-
chase money upon it within one month
after he had hired it.
Just after he moved in his wife died. and
then he seemed to be IN utterly changed
man. He dismissed his hOuse-keeper and
lived alone. He used to go TO bakers
store near by and buv five cents worth OF
rolls. These would last him most OF the
day. and what other meals he would have
he would purchase at restaurants. 1t was
also his custom about midnight every day
10 get an oyster supper. lie never de-
valed from this practice.
The eccentric old miser was known in
the neighborhood in which he lived better
than the baker or the groceryman. but
about his own business he was dumb. Not
a word ever escaped him. While he would
make and meet friends outside he never
invited them to his house. His closest
companion never crossed his doorstep.
There had been strange stories told OF his
mode OF life, and when a policeman from
the Third Precinct WAS sent down to take
charge Of the house he was afraid to pene-
trate INTO the rooms, because 1t was SAID
that .pring guns and all sorts nf explosives
were secreted in them. Whether this was
ina gined from the Doctors conversation
Is not known, but when IA reporter visited
the house he saw in the hallway large
plumber OF wires and cords mysteriously
arranged He found that IN any room OF
the house Dr. Jones could either open or
close the door by the use OF these wires.
He had also an electric apparatus connect
ed with every doorknob, by which thief
or an intruder could. at his will, be
paralyZed, so to speak.
In his parlor were nothing but gas
stove, IN easy chair. some very ancient
furniture and piles ofnewSpapers arranged
in methodical heaps and representing
about two tons OF waste material. The
mantlepiece and desk in one corner
were covered with dust. The old mans
bed, on the second floor. was of solid ma
hogany, at least 30 years old as far as
construction was concerned, and a perfect
marvel of carving.
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Advantages that AYERS SARSAPAFsiE-lA
Possesses over ali Others.

1t has been before the public for nearly
forty years, and has constantly %ro"ii
in popular favor. both n bone and
abroad. until there is hardly L l;laoe IL .bc
civilized world where it has not lost OF
friends, made so by its marvellous cures.
1t has been used in. and approved by.
at least 4.OO0.OO0 families in the United
States, and z.000. 600 throughout the world.
Women have especial reasons for com
mending it.
1t has proven its potency in curing
obstinate. deeply-seated. and long->tand-
ing diseases caused by vitiation Of the
blood. 1t must not. however. be eX-
pected and is not claimed that a single
bottle will cure such cases: but patients
should persevere in the use of this remedy
until a radical cure is effected.
It is the only blood-puritier that has won
and retained the confidence Of the people
of all tropical countries. where >ucn medi-
cines are much required.
1t is the only medicine of its class that
sailors. as a rule, have an! faith Aud
they are right.
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ATTEST


KENNEBEC COUNTT-Ia Probate, Court held
at AUGUSTA, on the fourth Monday OF October,
1883.
JENNIE B. MERRILL. Execufrix of the last will
e. and testament of Stephen b. Clark .laie of China
in said County, decreased. having presented her frs;
account execufrix OF said will for allow ance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the second Monday Of
November next, in the kennebec Journal . newspa-
per printed in Augusta, that ali persons interested
iaAy attend at . Probate Court then TO be held al
Augusta. and show cause, If any, why the same
. ho0Jd lot b. allowed.
EMERY o. BEAN. Jslss-
Attest: HOWARD OwEHs Ragisese. SvS3'
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A cough or cold taken between now a,

A cough or cold taken between now and
Christmas frequently lasts all winter. This
Is certainly the case with the people who
have weak lungs. The most convenient, re-
liable and inexpensive remedy is Johnsons
Arodvne Liniment. 1t is to be used inter-
ually and externally.
Last winter we warned our readers against
buving the large packs of worthless horse and
cattle powders, and as it is now time to begin
to use them. We again urge them not to throw
away their money. Sheridan's Powder. are
strictly pure, but We know Of NO others that
ars. eotS0t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-05

II Is composed Of the most efficacious
alternative. diuretic, and tonic drugs known
in pharmacy. among which are the
genuine Honduras Sarsaparilla. Yellow
Dock, Stilingia, and the I0dides Of Potas-
sum and Iron.
IL is a highly concentrated medicine,
scientifically and honestly compounded SO
as 10 secure TO it the highest degree of
activity and perfect uniformity.
II has received the hearty endorsement
of the leading men in the medical profess
sion, who recognize it a, standard phar-
maceutical preparation, and prescribe it
in their practice.
1t contains no poisonous minerals or
other dangerous drugs. the use of which
for temporary effect in the many crude
and cheap mixtures sold as alternatives,
produces effects on the system often worse
than the diseases they are offered to cure.
1t costs no more than any other. but
would still be the cheapest blood-purify-
ing medicine in the world, even were its
price three times greater. since it is the
only one that does ''real. lasting good.'
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HOW WATCHES ARE MADE.

1t will be apparent to any one, who will
examine a SOLID GOLD WATCH, that aside
from the necessary thickness for engraving
and polishing, a large proportion of the
precious metal used is needed only to stitfen
and hold the engraved portions in place and
supply the necessary solidity and strength.
The surplus gold is actually needless SO far
as utility and beauty are concerned. In
JAMES BOSS PATENT GOLD WATCH
CASES, this waste of precious metal is over
come. and the SAME sOLIDITY AND STRENGTH
produced at from one third to one-half of the
usual cost Of solid cases. This process is of
the most simple nature, as follows: plate
Of nickie composition metal, especially
adapted to the purpose, has two plates OF
SOLID GOLD soldered one on each side. TIE
three are then passed between polished steel
rollers, and the result is strip of heavy
plated composition, from which the cases,
backs. centres, beZels, &C., are cut and
shaped by suitable dies and formers. The
gold in these cases is sufficiently thick to adj
nit of all kinds of chasing, engraving and
eDamelling; the engraved cases have been
carried until worn perfectly smooth by time
and use without removing the gold.
THIS Is THE ONLY CASE MADE
WITH TWO PLATES OF SOLID GOLD
AND WARRANTED By SPECIAL GER
TlFICATE.
For sale by all Jewellers. Ask for Illus
trated Catalogue and 70 see warrant.
apr2ld-u
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psiioats and Feeble Ladies.

49, laasujd. tirssome sensations, causing you
- ~ scarcely abe to be on your feet; that constant
an shas taking from your srEtem all OF fits former
saaesify; driving the bloom from your cheeks; that
seafinusl strain upon your vital forces, rendering
20 irritable ard fresfal, easily be removed by
- use ofthas mar, eous remedy, Hop Biifers. 1r.
,,svsrities and obstruc.ions Of your system are re-
Mod NJ once, while the special Of periodical
pais 10 permanently removed None receive 20
nseh benefit, and 30 profoundly grateful
I'D show such an interest In recommending Hop
nitters - women.
Feels Young Again.
.Ny mother Was afflicted long time with Neu'
sslsia and dull, heavy. inactive condition OIL the
whole system ; headache. nervous prostraiion, and
vas almost helpless No physicians or medicines
"a her any good. Three months ago she began 10
use Hop Btters with such good effect that she seems
and feels young again. although over 20 years old.
We think there Is other medicine fit to use In the
AmHy."-A lady In Providence.
BKADFosD. PA, May g, 1879
II has cured me Of several diseases, such AZ ner-
vsusnes., scknes. at the stomach, monthly Troubles.
sse. have not seen q sick day IN year, since
sook Hop BItiers. Ali my neishbors use them
Mrs. FANNIE GsEFS.
$4,000 Losr.-''A tour Of Europe that cost me
$4,000, done me less good than enc bottle Of Hop
Bitterp: they also cured my vlfe Of fifteen years
seYvoss weakness. sleeplessness and dyspep'ia."
R.N., Auburn, n. Y.
High Authority.
Hop BItters is not IN any sense. an alcoholic bev-
ss~ge or liquor. and could moi be sold for use except
70 PERSONS desirous OF oh sinihg medicinal bifters
GREEN b. RAun. u. ;. { ON. Inter1 Rev.
3d. Bioomingve, o.. May !. ~.
shs-r have been suffering ten years and ! tried
yosr Hop Bitters and It done more good than all
ahs doe4ors Miss = ;. BOONE.
Baby Saved.
We arc 20 thankful TO say that our nnrsing baby
was permanently cured Of dangerous and protract-
I'd constipation and irregularIty Of the bowels by
the use of Hop Bitf~rs by Its mother. which at the
same time restored her to perfect health and strength
The Parents, Rochester, n. y.
ocilsieod& " lm-tc-nr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-05

EENNEBEC C0UNTY-Tn Probate Court held at
AUGUSTA, on tie second Monday OF Ocso5srs
iSss:
u K. BLAKE, Trustee uader the last will and
LIE testament OF Henry axe, late o! Mon.
mouth, in said county, cccras.d. having presented
his second sccoun; As trustee under sail will for
allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks sueceesveiy. rrirr TO the second Nor.dav Of
November next in the keaneec jour nal "A ne wspau<r
printed in Augusta, that all persons interested NAV
attend at q Probate Court then to be held
II Augusta. and show cause, If any, why the same
should not be allowed.
EMERY o. BEAN, Judge.
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Facts and Reasons.
Effects Produced by AYERS sARsAPARLLA ard by
Nothing Else so Perfectly.

It saves, by its thorough purili,a;ion u
the blood, from Rheumatism. Rai uIila''c
Govt, and Tuberrular Consunpt'oi-
1t cures Scrofuious arieri ioii- at the
Liver and Kidneys. anu their symptoms.
Jaundce and Dropsy.
1t cures Scrofulous Caiarisl. Itching
Humors. and the purulent Soi'- CAUSED
by Scrofula.
1t clears and improves the r',r'l Nion.
1t neutralizes the pci>oi,> i".t = me
system by Diphtheria and >,''if'ei f..'tr,
and restores the dehiitatrd i.li<at 10
perfect health and vigor.
1t is. in short. an unfaiins reistdy Ior
all disorders arising from impGr!'y 81
the blood, where such disorder i..'e not
become so deeply seated as 10 b. peyord
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II strengthens and invigorates sufferers
from enervation, languor, weakness, and
mental depression.
Ii has an almost magical effect in curing
eruptiye and cttaneons disogtlers.
IL eradicafes from the blood the faint Of
that terribly destructive disease, Heredl-
tary Scrofula.
Ii expels from the system the banefui
poison Of Mercury, which is As serious rs
that of Scrofula.
IL purifies and regenerates the life cur
rent polluted By the corruption Of con-
tagious disease.
1t stimulates the secretOry organs, effects
the removal of all impurities from the
blood and makes it new. rich, ard pure.
Ii restores health 10 sufferers from thin
blood and impaired vitality.
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stsssETAxIHa.'
.7ECE MARK

the Back. Dimpess Of Vision, Premature old GO,
and many other diseases that lead to insanity
Consumption and premature grave. s3Tt *;
BEwAkE of advertisements TO refund money when
druggists from whom the medicine is bought do not
refund, but refer you the Manufacturer, ard the
requirements suc. that they seldora If erer,
comulied with. See their written guarantee. A
trial Of single package Of Grays Specific will con-
vince the most skeptical Of lite real merits.
On account OF cogn!erfets, We have adopted the
Yellow Wrapper; the only genuine
ASrFul particulars in oar pamphlet, which
desire 10 send free BY rsii 20 ever, one. SS-The
Specific Medicine Is sold By all druggists at 81 per
package, six packages for IS, will be free
by mail on the rsc-pi of the money, by addressing
THE GRAY MEDICINE co Buffalo, y. Y.
Sold at kINSMANrs Corner Drug store,
and the Fuller Drug Store.
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GRAY'S SPECIFIC MEDICINE.
Postmaster General.
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THE GREAT
ENGLISH REAF-
pY. An uniaiiing
cure for 81 n,inai
" eakness, Spr
matorrh9a, 1mpo-
tency, and all Di-
seases that follow
a a sequence of
Self Abuse; as loss
o Nemory,Usiver-
..1 uaa,s-.4A D.-.
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KENNEBEC. IS. Superior Court in Vacation.

KENNEBEC, SIS, Superior Court in Vacation,
Augusta, October 18th. 1883.
CARRIE VI BRANN hb'tvs. SELDEN r. BRANN.
Upon the annexed libel, it Is ordered by me. the
undersigned, Justice OF said Court, that notice
thereof be given 10 the libelee, by publishing
tested copy of the same. an abstract there of
together with this order thereon, three weeks sue
cessively in the kennt bee journal newspaper
printed in Augusta. in said county of kennebec the
last publication to be twenty days at least before the
next term of said Court to be holcen at Augusta
within and said ounty OF Kenn, bee, on the first
Tuesday OF December next. that he may then and
there appear in said Court. and answer to said libel
IL he see III. W. L. WHITEHOU>E.
Copy of Libel.)
The libeant alleges that she married TO the said
belee at Winslow, in the state of Maine, the 2nd
day OF sept le76 that the said belant and lbeie,
cuhsb in this State after their said marriage that
the ibclant resided in this State when the of
divorce accrued hereinafter set TO III. and had
sided here in good faith year prior to the date
hereof that the lib.lant has been faithful to
her marriage obligations but that the said libelee
has been unnindiul OF the same, that on the
day OF July 1881 he utterly deserted the libeant with
out reasonable cause ard has continued said
desertion ev.r since, that on the day of Janu
AIRY, 1851, and on divers other days and times since
| said iBtermarriage IT. said iibelee committed the
crime of adultery, that the said bclte thar
intermaIrage has been addicted 10 gross aud con
frmed habits Of infoxicaiion; that he has been
gully OF abusive treatment ard extreme cruelty
towards your be!ani that being Of 81 fcient ablit,
| he has grossly, wautouly and cruelty neglected and
refused 10 provide suitable maintenance for her.
Wherefore she prass that divorce from the bonds
of msirimony between herself and said libeee. may
be decreed
And the libeant further alleges that she has used
| reasonable dill yence TO ascertain the present resi-
dence OF said Hoeiee, but Is unable TO do So and
does not knG " where Il is.
CAkRIE NJ. BRANN, Libelant.
kENNEBEC. S. October ], iss5.-The said libel
ant made oath taat the above allegation as 70 the
residence Of the lbelee is true.
Before me, HORACE W. STEWART,
Justice OF the Peace.
A true copy of the order of notice, with copy OF
libel.
ATTEST A. c. OTIS, Clerk.
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(No. 2O7I.)
Mail Lettings.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

POSI OttICE OEPAK MEN !,
Washington, d. c., oct. 10, 1888
PROPOSALS will be received
at the Contract Office of this
Department until 3 P. NJ. of
January ), 1884, for carrying
the mails of the United
States upon the routes, and
according to the schedule of
arrival and departure speci-
fed by the Department, in
the State of Maine, from July
|, 1884, to June 30, 1885.
Lists of routes, with schedules
Of arrivals and departures,
instructions to bidders, with
forms for contracts and bonds
and all other necessary infor-
nation will be furnished upon
application to the Second AS
SiStant Postmaster General.
w. @. GRESHAM,
Postmaster General
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II you are in trouble lock up, hold or
give the blues good by. If you are in pain
have a lameness, have an ache of any kind
go to the druggist and ask him for Thomas
Eclectric Oil. Ii will do you good every time
oct29d&wlw4p
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-28
Political Points,

a A special from Harrisburg, Pa, says :
Monday the House also declared for wO-
mans suffrage by vote OF IS yeas to &c
nays. Morrison,- OF Allegheny, offered a
resolution instructing the senators and re-
questing the representatives, in Congress
from Pennsylvania to vote for the pending
constitutional amendment extending the
suffrage to women. For Il wonder there
was no debate. Perhaps this subject is
one on which the talkatiye members know
that their tongues can be Outwagged.
There was demand for the yeas and nays,
and the announcement of the narrow vie
tory was greeted with hand-clapping on
the Republican side and with Kisses by
some OF the Democrats. The NAYS, with
few exceptions, were Democrats, though u
sprinklng voted with the Republicans for
the resolution.
1t is certainly, says the Galveston NeacS.
far better that the Democratic party as it
now stands should be spiit-and split across
the middle, IL need be--by the tariff issue.
for want OF common adhesion among its
members to the principle OF anti-protection,
than Nlat it should be held together only
by The cement OF common greed Of power
ana patronage. The Ne,cS heartily cOncurs
with the New York World that if Democra-
cy means anyt'iing more than "a dislike OF
seeing Republicans in Office, It means the
maintenance OF principles, one of which
Is the right OF every man freely to labor
end freely TO exchange the products OF his
labor for the objects OF his desiI, and that
II those who now call themselves Demo
Gratis cannot unite upon this principle in
opposition to the whole system Of protec-
tion, 1t is time they should separate and ar
ray themselves for or against protection
under Encouragement OF parties"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-28
LYNCaBURG.

A HANDSOME SUBSCBIPTIOS-CH CHURCH NUslC--
UNITED STATES C0URT-TRIAL FOR RoBBING
THE MAIL-H0RSE KILLED-1NTERNAL-
REVENUE COLLECTIONS, &C.
rCorresnondebce Of the Richmond Nispatch.I
FEBRUARY 26, 1883.
At the conclusion of Rev. William +.
EdWards's remarks at the Court-Street
church on Sunday he announced that &c.
600 of the required $4,000 for the new
church were subscribed by members Of
the congregation. 1t was stated by Mr..
Edwards that every pew in COurt-Street
church was engaged, and that applications
from several families for pews within the
last several weeks could not be supplied.
In some quarters there is. / understand,
opposition TO this branch church, the OPP
ponents OF the scheme contending that the
money would be better expended in re-
modelling Court-Street church itself, and
supplying it with q bell or chimes. The
church is indeed an antiquated structure,
without steeple or any OF the modern
architectural improvements, and the sug-
gestlon that il be relnodelled Is not with
out reason.
Referring to the introduction OF new fea-
lures into the music OF the Richmond
church chors, reminds me OF the very gene
raj complaint that is heard among the con-
gregati0ns of several Of our leading churches
OF the indifferent music--in some instances
eXcruciating-to which they are compelled
to listen. At several OF the churches, nota
bly, st. Paul's Episcopal, the music is eX-
cellent. but at others the complaint allu-
ded TO is founded III fact.
The United States District Court for the
Western district OF Virginia convenes in
this city next month, and the grand and
petit jurors have already been drawn and
notice TO attend served on them. In the
absence OF any regularly-apponted suc-
cessor TO Judge Riyes, resigned, Judge
Robert w. Hughes. OF the Eastern District
Court, will preside. The only ease of any
importance now docketed for trial is that Of
James Pugh, formerly in the service OF the
Southern Express Company here, who Is
charged with rObbing the United States
mails on route IN Buchanan county.
Pugh. soon after bis dismissal from the
office Of the express company, figured quite
prominently in local Radical politics.
A fine bay horse belonging TO Mr. L. B.
Hawkins, tobaccOnist, ran away this morn
ING on Clay street, and the shafts becoming
detached from the wagon fell against his
LEGS. one OF which was so badly cut by Il
piece Of sharp iron rs TO render the animal
useless; and he was killed.
The internal-revenuc collections for last
week amounted TO $40, ,23l.0j. Wednesday
beng observed as 4 national holiday, no
business was transacted on that day at the
Department.
General Early has returned from his visit
TO Baltimore, where he was 50 Hospitality
entertained. BEAUMONT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-28
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-28
That CoIorcd preaeher, again.
fINcAsTLE, VA. February 26, 1883.
TO The Editor of The Dispofcb:

FINcAsTLE, Va. February 20, 1883.
TO the Editor OF The Dispatch:
Above everything else the newspaper
reporter should prize accuracy. Without
1t he is nothing: This Is my only reason
for again referring to Rev. Ryan's rebuke
in my statements concerning which your
buchanan correspondent says have erred.
The facts admitted are that the ,,arson, on
seeing his wife coming out OF the house OF
friend, fired off pistol, ana then laid
violent hands on her in a noisy manner.
From the Mayor himself | learned the
amount OF the punishment, and not being
present at the trial, presumed that the
public beating Of a wife was greater
offence against the municipal laws OF our
sister on the James than an outburst OF ex-
cusabe temper.
Rev. =. III. Ryan lived in this town for
some months, till the Methodist parsonage
was destroyed by fire, when he removed TO
Buchanan, and while here won the esteem
OF nearly every one by his quiet and gen.
tlemanly department. He is bright mII-
atto, about medium size, erect and grace
full; dresses neatly, wears sde-wbiskers,
speaks correct English, possesses some OF
the graces Of an orator, and is very popu-
lar with his own denomination. ACTON.