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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01
TIRED OF LIFE.
a Suicide i'm Exeter in P.nob.cot County.

George Shaw. who lives about q mile from
the town of Exeter, liz Penobscot county.
committed suicide Wednesday noon, as no
ticed in our dispatches yesterday morning. He
went out of the house a short time before
dinner. and not returning search was made
for him. and he was found in the carriage
house shot through the head, and in a diving
condition He lived only about an honr
He shot himself with gun which
he placed against his head and then
fired the weapon by means of stick.
He cut off a piece of a bolt which
ne placed in the gun and used instead of a
bullet 1t made large wound from which
part of the brain oozed. Mr.. Shaw was an
unmarried man about thirty eight years of
age. He owned good farm and was 10 good
financial circumstances. He had recently
returned from visit to Lowell, Mass, and
some of his friends noticed that he acted
strangely. One explanation of the cause of
the suicide is that he was very much attached
( to young lady who is in Lowell, and that he
went there to visit her. 1t is supposed that he
made an offer of marriage which was rejected.
After returning home he brooded over the
matter so much that he was driven to commit
the fatal act of shooting himself. 1t is very
sad affair Mr. Shaw's mother, who kept
house for him, has the sympathy of the
entire community in her affiction. Mr.. Shaw
was man of good education, had been an
old school teacher. and had held the office of
Superintendent of Schools. His habits were
always good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

Notwithstanding the untavorable weather.
fair sized audience gathered at the Univer-
salist vestry, Thursday evening. when the
members of the Young Peoples Missionary
Association gave their first entertainment of
the season. The singing by Miss Park.
reading bv Miss Miller, piano solo by Miss
Cochrane. and an instrumental duet by Misses
Quinby and Bean, was an addition
to the programme-each drew rounds of
applause. After the assembly had refreshed
themselves with ice-cream and cake, the
curtain rose, and those who took part in the
farce The Two Buzzsrds," certainly must
have felt that their efforts were highly
appreciated from such testimony as the con
tinuous and hearty laughter which followed
them through their numerous difficulties. We
hope that such ENJOYABLE occasions as these
may be oft repeated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

Polo is gaining ground and the coming
winter, bids fair to prove formidable rival
to the national game of base ball. There
is nothing like it to fill Kinks and the rage
for the sport is fast increasing in intensity.
All classes attend the games, and so high
does the excitement run, that even the ladies
become interested so far as to cheer with the
crowd. The Capital team is about reorgan-
uing, with "Ar' Peder, the best goal keeper
IN this section. as captain. The Alphas are
still on deck and announce themselves as
ready TO play any club in this vicinity. The
Granite Cities, who whipped the Greeks of
Bath, styled 1.-THE campions of the State,
the other night, propose to enter the State
Polo League, which is to be formed the first
of the present month. This will result
In series of thirty games between
this team and other leading clubs
in the State. The Granite Cities de-
sire to play these in this vicinity, and to this
end, are about to apply to the managers of
the Capital rink for the use of their floor. II
is to be hoped that the games will be played
in Augusta. Monday the Alphas and Mas
cots will play at the Coliseum. A week from
Saturday night there will be game
at the Augusta rink between the Capitals and
Bilious OF Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

We are told that nothing was made in vain
but what can be said of the fashionable girl
of the period? Isn't she maiden vain? Hoods
Sarsaparilla is made in Lowell, Mass, where
there are more bottles of it sold than of any
other sarsaparilla or blood purifier. And il
is never taken in vain. 1t purifies the blood.
strengthens the system, and gives new life
and vigor TO the entire body. 100 doses 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

The Augusta refrigerator is handling Chi
cago beef almost exclusively. During the
summer, owing to the high prices of the
Western product, native beef was dealt in
almost wholly The company is pur-
chasing potatoes in Aroostook county by the
carload for this market. They are also deal
ing in hog products quite extensively, pack
ing native lard in pals and manufacturing
,ausages Round hog is wholesaling at and
Il cents pound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01
Business Notices.

&s~Chas Jenkins, at his Ash market, south
end of Water St. keeps constantly on hand
all kinds of fresh, picked, dry and canned
fish, also Providence River oysters and
Scarboro clans. His stock is not excelled
in freshness and good quality, by any in the
city. sept20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01
Local Notices.

1~Instruction in oil, water colors, china
pastel, crayon and charcoal SIS for "a les.
sons; and drawing with pencil either from
copy model or in perspective, S. for "a les.
sons, at the Hallowell Classical Academy.
Miss Leavitt will also fill few orders for
painting on fancy articles for Xmas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

Last evening was Halloween when it is
supposed the supernatural prevails to a
greater extent than at any other time, and
spirits are abroad A Halloween and leap
wear party occurred at st. GATHERINGS
Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01
Good Templars.

Secretary Bracket of Belfast, reports the
last week, in the State as follows: At Eaton,
New Sweden and Smyrna, in Aroostook,
Waite and Mortified in Washington, and
Buxton in York The fall campaign for ex-
tending the order opens auspiciously. For
particulars write the Sec, as above
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01
Wide Awake Druggists.

Messrs. F. G. Kinsman & Co. are always
alive to their business, and spare no pains to
secure the best of every article in their line.
They have secured the agency for the cele-
brated DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. The only certain cure known for
Consumption, Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
Asthma, Hay Fever Bronchitis, or any affec-
ton of the Throat and Lungs. Sold on a
positive guarantee. Trial bottles free. Reg
ular size Sl.00
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

The steam heating apparatus which has
been placed in Capital rink is in operation
and working to perfection. The pipes are
attached to the walls of the rink some three
feet from the floor. The hall is perfectly
warmed and skaters Cannot suffer from the
cold tn, coming winter. This afternoon the
rink " i'll be nice and warm. and the children
will have fine opportunity to try the rollers.
There Will be good music at the rink this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01
SCOTS Emulsion OF Pure Cod Liver OIL,
With HYpOphosphiIes

Palatable as Milk, and borne by delicate
stomachs. DR.. J. w. Compton, of Evans
Vile, Ind, says; have prescribed SCOTS
Emulsion largely. / find it very palatable
and borne well by delicate stomachs, even
children take it readily. and it is very useful
as a cough remedy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

There was reference case heard at the
Court House, yesterday, Judge Became and
Hon. +. +. Webb referees, The case
involved the closing up of partnership
which has existed between Geo. X. Stevens,
James Tibbetts, Geo, +. Minot and L. II.
Williams. under the firn name of
the Williams Brick Company, oper-
ting at Augusta and Belgrade. There
are some important matters in dispute.
Orville ID. Baker Esq acted as counsel for
Messrs. Stevens Tibbetts and Minot, and
Potter * Lancaster for Mr.. Williams.
Yesterday was the second day that the case
had been heard. The referees adjourned
until Wednesday of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

Who has not heard or been the recipient
of benefits derived from using N. II. Downs
Elixir, never failing remedy for all dis
eases OF Throat, Chest, and Lungs. None
are too poor to get cured of all bilious
diseases by the use of DIR. Bakers Man
drake Bitters, as they only cost 25 cents per
bottle. As a liniment for horses. Henry &
Johnson's Arnics and Oil Liniment, cures
sprains, Bruises and Lameness at once.
pt2teod&wIm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

At o'clock p. NJ, yesterday, the Star of
the East had not left the mouth of the river
on her trip to Boston, owing to the gale of
wind and heavy sea outside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

The following additional patents
have been granted to Maine inventors. F.
l.. Hamlen and +. Furnish, Augusta, screw
driver S. C. Lord, f. Surry, calendar at
tachment for pencils and pen holders; G. H..
Sheehan, Bangor, nut-lock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

Mr.. Benz. White on the police force of
Augusta broke his leg at Ice boro, yesterday,
ice. DIR. Brickett of this city was tele
phoned for, but being unable to catch
the train, a Richmond physician attended the
injured man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01
FANCY PRINTING.

rim need of fancy and engraved dance orders,
naramraes announcements, wedding aud visiting
P,5s a large and varied assortment OF samples can
sI1rays be found at this office. Have and de-
srable styles of type for doing nice work. Samples
M b. mail and prices quoted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

Eleven intentions of marriage were regis
tered at the City Clerks Office last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send
at once and get bottle of MRS. WINsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHrSe.
It's value is incalculable. Il will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dyseutery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in
hammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRS. WNsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHINe is pleasant
to the taste. and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
25 cents a bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

Every testimonial we publish of Adam
sons Botanic Cough Balssm is genuine. We
hereby offer a reward of five thousand dollars
for evidence proving otherwise in single
case. +. W. KINsMAN & Co."
Of.t02d&wlu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

Pullens orchestra furnished music for an
odd Fellows ball at Winthrop last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

One Of the coming events which is being
talked OF in musical circles, is concert to
be given by Miss Nellie Foger the first of
next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

We are requested to again state that the
polling place in Ward |, on Tuesday, will be
at Gardiner Phillips shop on Swan street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

Burleigh Bodwell now own some 80 head
Of SUSSEX and Hereford cattle. Mr.. Bur-
leigh attended the fat stock show in Kansas
City, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

Two sets of tracks have been laid in the
Maine Central paint shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

The co.tum for the carnival at the Coli
scum Thursday night w're furnished from
the Essex Cos u'nc ferIors, 1872 Washington
street, Boston. MIR. Goo E. Grav of Boston
photographed the ma .queraders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

The walls of the new mill are now up one
story on every side and have been covered,
for winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01
tHarrtfn.

In waterville. Oct. Is, Eugene W. Woodman of
winslow. TO Miss s. Z. Marion Crawford Of Water
vile.
In Winslow. Oct. 81, Chas. Walter Pond of Wren.
than, Mass, to Miss Mary Z. Chatfee Of winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

r. Fuller & Son contemplate erecting a
large store, at the north end, the coming
spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

The meeting of the Board of Managers of
adjourned to this afternoon at the Aldermen's
rom, is postponed to Saturday afternoon
Nov. g. at 3 O'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

Mr. J w. Jones will remove his cabinet
bu,int IS to shop near Capt. Nash's publish
ing establishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

4 schooner freighted with plaster rock is
dischargInR her cargo at Z. Stone & Cos
wharf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

The Arsenal grounds are undergoing i'm
provements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

KRNNEBEC COUNTY, = IN Probate Cogrf.
at augusta, on the second Monday of October,
1884
N the last will and testament of SybiL Aver
late of Oakland, in said county, deceased
having been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior TO the second Monday Of
November next, In the Kennebec Journal, a news
paper printed in Augusta that all persons interested
may attend at Court of Probate then to be holden
at Augusta, and show cause, If any, why the said
Instrument should not be proved, approved and Al.
lowed, as the last viii and testament Of the said
deceased.
EMERY o. BEAN, Judge.
ATTEST. HOWARD OWEN. Register. 3wf6s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

The close time on Holsters will expire Nov
18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

The Wild goose is migrating southwark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01
I3tfn.

In Watervilie, Oct. u, Annie E., wife Of A. NJ,
White. aged So years.
In winslow, Oct. q, Annie E. Eames. aged p
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

A Stitch in time saves nine and a bottle of
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
6+&wwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-01

canvass of the one hundred and sixty
eight drummers that go into Aroostook
county has been taken at the Houlton hotels
with the following result: For Blaine and
Logan. 1877; for Cleveland and Hendricks.
81
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-02-07
The Marquis De TalleYrand.

A few years after the war, this Fren,
nob]eman came to Florida with his ri
American wife, Miss Curtiss, of NJ
York, and purchased large tract
land, identifying it until it blossom,
like the rose. Here he erected han
some house and expensive stables el
ploying a retinue of French serv@
also q secretary and landscape garde, ,
His elegant and costly equipages -rol4.
through the streets with their liveri'
outriders, attracting the attention
both rich and poor, and when tic Nj,
quis and Warehouses appear3d-o Oh hors
back, she with a bright colored costuI
and tall hat with waving plumes,
the Marquis in knee breeches and s.
stockings, the people looked, admire
and wondered; but they wondered s.
more when the titled gentleman 6roug
garden truck and sold it, reckoning l
gains and hagghng tor pence like co
mon men. It was said that the wife
the nobleman urged his retirement
this remote portion Of the globe, hopi
to wean hlm from q prohigate life;
in lew years he became weary of
quiet lnonotohy, quarreled with bis s
rotary and servants, and suddenly
parted for the North. At the break
out of the Franco-Prussian war he sal
for his native country, to lend a1Selp-
hand, but is now living quietly amt
the vine-clad bills of France. The
place here beside the shining river
fast going to decay, when kinsman
the Marchioness arrived and took +
session, devoting himself to the impro
ment of the grounds and to literary
hors.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-02-07
The Art of Music.

The art Of music is 80 modern a de-
yelopment that it is only within the
last 200 years that anything having a
title to the name of music has existed.
Modern or music proper had its rise in
Italy, where most of the srts in their
modern form also had their rise. Italy
may be said to have been the cradle of
the arts. The first participation with
Italy in the newly-discovered elories of
the musical art was Germany. Italian
opera and Italian church music found a
sympathetic response in that country.
But observe that this sympathy was at
first entirely receptive. Until Gluck
founded national school of music for
his countryman, Germany remained
content to be catered for by Italy. No
creative genius showed itself then for
years. There were indeed composers,
in the ordinary occupation OF the word,
but they were servie imitators and
plagiarists, whose creations, while
possessing all the defects of the then
italian form. lacked it's sole recommen-
extraordinarily and progressiveness.
France, indeed, had already formed a
so-called national school before Handel
and Haydn respectively laid the gigan-
tic foundations on which the mammoth
modern structures of oritorio and SYM
phony have since been raised. Thus
we see that the German nation, that
must be universally acknowledged the
musical natioa par excellence OF to- day,
was in its artistic infancy not only mere.
" receptive, but also feebly initiative, q
sure sign Of stagnant. mediocrity, but
clearly no obstacle to future original
atness.-Chamber' Journal.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-02-07
Man Always the Same Animal

Man Always the Same Animal.
The most splendid specimen Of the
Caucasian race that the civilized world
can show to-day has nc more organs,
bones, muscles, arteries, veins or nerves
than those which are found in the low
est savage. He makes different use of
them, and that use has changed their de-
velopment,and to some extent ha$ mod
fed stature, physical, intellectual and
moral, and many other attributes; as
climate and habits of life have modifiesi
complexion, the diseases to which the
human frame is liable, and many other
peculiarities. Bnt il We take historic
features of his animal construction that
constitute him a species, he has been
essentially the same animal in all states
of civilization or barbarism. And un-
less we boldly assume that the pre-
historic man was an animal born with
a coat of hair all over his body. and that
clothing was resorted to az the hair in
successive generations disappeared, we
can have no very stron reason for be-
lieving that the human body has been
at any time an essentially different
structure from what it is now. Even in
regard to longevity or power Of con-
tinued life if we set aside the exception
al cases of what is related of the patri-
archs in the Biblical records, we do
not find that the average duration OF
human life has been much less than the
threescore and ten of the fourscore
wears that are said to have been the
divinely appointed term. As to what
Of life among the prehistoric men,
we are altogether in the dark
George Ticknor Curtis, in the Manhattan
for FEBRUARY.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-02-07
A Successful Editor.

John A. Cockerill, managing edito
he New York World, is supposed II
the best-paid newspaper man in
country. His salary IS $4,000 y
and in addition to this sum, he der
a handsome income from certain sh'
of stock in the St. Louis Post Dispa
presented him some years ago Mr.. r
Ter. Nobody envies him his goo!
tune; he has honestly earned it by
conscientious and good work. In
he was out of employ nent in Cinci
ii, and offered to 90 to work for +
Chambers, proprietor of the st. L
Times, for $25 week. Chambers.
a clumsy amateur and knew notn-
Cockerilps splendid abilities, ant
paid no attention to his letters. {
erilPs streak of good luck seems to I,
struck him the day he associated
selfe with Pulitzer. The partnersh
q strange one, and was sneeIed al
laughed at for q long time. When {
Grill first went to the st. Louis Pos.
patch everybody predicted he woule
in disgust in less than two months.
was four years ago. For fehr :.
Pulitzer and he have been as n
friendly as sucking doves, andt
professional success Is matter ofre
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-02-07
PECULIAR MINNESOTA WEATHER

A Meteorological Review of January, 1884
able Month on Record.
The meteoric conditions at St. Paul during
last month were the most remarkable on rec
ord. The lowest temperature, 81. S deg. be-
low zero, is s deg. lower than the lowest
January minimum for the last ten years, anG
the highest, 45 deg, is above every maxi
mum of the month for the period named
above except 1879 and $780, Occurrences
still more remarkable took place on the 18th
and 29th, for rain fell on both occasions
But ono 0ti1er instance of ruin lid january i
on record, and that fell in 1880. The
sjderably. below the average Q2.4 deg) OF
the last thirteen -Januaries. The month was
decidedly warmer than January, 1875, much
warmer than that of last year, and slightly
so when compared with the initial month o.
1873: 1t shows x no margin at all oyer the
behind the Januarys from 1872 to 1883
The total rainfall, including melted snow,
WAS O48 of an inch. The average Of the las
fourteen Januarys is 1.31 inches, adefcienc,
last month of 49, The monthly mean bar
ometer, 80. 1915 inches, corrected to sses
level" is decidedly above the average, and
with the exception of that for January, 1875,
Is the highest on record This instrument
was free from extreme changes or rapid fluc-
5uations, consequently the wind movement
was very moderate and the month in ques-
lion passed by without single gale ora nea,
approach to q blizzard The highest wind
was had on the 9th, the direction being
southeast, with velocity of twenty-foul
miles an hour. OF ninety-three observations
Of the wind, taken tri-daily at $3.50 a. m. and
1855 and 1856 p. NJ, it was observed blow.
hg from the north 8 times; southeast II
south, z; southwest, H. west, %; north
West, 1S; and calm, II times.