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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

Mr.. W. H. Gilbert, Albany, Ga, says:
"A gentleman named Moore near this city
had an eating cancer on his face, which bad
eaten away his nose and his under lip, and
had extended up until it had nearly reached
his eye. The cancer was eating his gums
and had rendered his teeth so loose that he
thought they might any time drop out. He
has been taking Swift's Specific about three
months, and its effect has been wonderful.
1t has driven the poison from his system, the
cancer has healed greatly, his teeth have
become strong again, and he thinks he has
been rescued from an awful death. He is
the most enthusiastic man | ever saw
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. DRAWER 3, AT
LANTA GA
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

Natures great remedy. Kidney Wort, has
cured many obstinate cases Of piles. This
most distressing malady generally arises from
constipation and bad condition Of the bow
els. Kidney ort acts at the same time as q
cathartic and q healing tonic, removes the
cause, cures the disease and promotes a
healthy state of the affected organs. James
F. Moyer, carriage Msn'fr, of Myerstown,
Pa. testifes to the great healing powers OF
Kidney Wort, having been cured by it of a
cry bad case of piles which for years had re-
fused to yield to any other remedy.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

Protect the dogs. Saturday afternoon out
Of flock Of II sheep, the property of Mr..
Greenlief Haskell, kept in pasture about
a mile from the city, but four were found
alive and unharmed, the remainder having
been killed by dogs. Three were just breath
ing their last when found, and the bodies of
those dead were badly mangled and torn. 1t
is supposed that the dogs entered the pasture
and bu,chered the sheep early Sunday morn
ing
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20
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In ,bi. city. May Il, Mr.. Frank L. Burt to Miss
Nav Sawyer, both Of Augusta.
In this cty on the 10Th inst, at the residence OF
the brides mother BY the Rev. J. Kicker. ID. D., l..
Ruthyeu yeazie of Boston, to Miss Emma I. Wood
bury xr-
In Princeton, April =. Raymond Dodge to Aiss
Alice Bailey, both of Princeton.
In Sullivan, April Il, Alvin T. Wilson and Miss
Alice j. Wooster, both of Sullivan
In Alexander. April ., Colin e Chapmas OF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20
Entertainments.
FAT MES's RAGS.

The great race of the fat men for the
ST Kenuebec Valley occurs at
the rink tonight 1t will be a novel scene
Two hundred pounds of humanity on rollers
is no ordinary sight. and when it comes to
race between these weighty individuals the
climax is reached. There have been quite a
number of entries already. Three heavy
men have been selected for judges. Liberal
prizes will be given.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

A China farmer came to market Yesterday
with two-horse load Of apples-some 20
bushels in all. The fruit was in bags, mostly
baldwins and apparently as sound as when
plucked from the trees. The apples were
kept in cellar especially prepared for the
purpose. They sold rapidly on the street AT
81 10 per bushel. The farmer said that he
had 16 bushels left as good as those brought
to market.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20
Business Notices.

Es- To the lady clerk in Augusta who
wrote to the Boston Globe. 81 am very
thin. l would like to get fat. Can any of
your readers suggest good remedyf'
II this thinness is caused by Indigestion,
Kidney or Liver trouble. which is very prob
able. we will guarantee to restore your flesh
and health if you will take Wako BItters &C.
cording to directions. Yours truly.
JOHN CoUGHLIS,
mayl7dtf Treasurer Wako Bitters Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

Special orders No. IL have been issued
from the adjutant generals office, ordering
an election to fill the vacancy of major in
the Second Regiment Of Infantry, M. V. NJ,
at the Regmental Headquarters in Bangor,
on the twenty-third day of May, 1884, at 3
O'Clock p. NJ, precisely. Colonel Henry L.
MITCHELL end Regiment Infantry, NJ. V. M,
will preside at the election.
The editorial party which left Boston last
Wednesday for Virginia arrived at Norfolk
Friday evening, after pleasant passage on
the steamer. The first day at sea many OF
the party found it agreeable to stick to their
berths, but the second day was delightful and
all hands were on deck enjoying the weather
and the sail. Porpoise and whales were seen
for the first time by many of the party.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

NN-The fall term of the Hallowell CLASH
cal and Scientific Academy, will open Tues
day, Aug. 26th. For catalogues or further
address the principal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

A COOP INvEsTMENT.-One of our promi-
nent business men said to US the other day
'.In the spring my wife got all run down and
could not eat any thing; passing your store
saw pile of Hoods Sarsaparilla in the
wndow, and got bottle. After she had
taken it a week she had a rousing appetite
and did her everything. She took three bot
ties, and it was the best three dollars ever
invested. c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

Yesterday we saw two fine black bass,
which were captured with rod and line.
worms being used for bait. in the river, from
the shore on the east side. Although
this is close time for bass, vet the law does
not affect the tide waters of the State, and
one can angle as much as he pleases where
the tide flows. 1t seems like pure folly for
fisherman to trudge out to Cobbosseecontee
pond after bass when he can capture those
royal fish almost from his own doorway.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

Seven years ago the 18th inst. apple
,,ees were in full bloom, and the trees were
we'll leaved out. In marked contrast with
this was q snow storm, which occurred on
the 18th of May, two years since.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

Yesterday was the first warm day of the sea-
son and savored strongly of summer To the
time when his land would be in a condition
TO work, it had special significance. and
indicated that the time was not far distant
when he could plant his corn. In ordinary
or May. Vegetation also took a handsome
start, and the tender young leaves of the
willow fairly cleaned in the sunshine. Grass
looking finely, and if June proves favor
aoie' another great hay crop will be harvest
ed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

There will be meeting in the City Council
,oom this evening to take steps towards or.
ganzing base ball club.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20
Local Notices.

H-The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet this afternoon at three
O'Clock with Mrs. Watt on Green street. A
full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

The thirty-secoud annual meeting of the
Maine Medical Association will be held at
c;,v building, Portland, June 10, ii and IL.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

The old brick yard on the Brook road is
being put in shape and will be operated the
canning season. crew of men are at work
= .h. rard
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

The steamer '.Nettie' will ply on Lake
Maranocook again this season. Mr.. George
Page will run her.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

A reference case over disputed line be-
tween A. J. Lynn and L. +. Bradstreet, both
Of Hallowell, was before Judge Libbey. yes
terday. Lorng Farr. Esq, of this city, ap-
neared as counsel for Mr.. Lynn; A. NJ. Spear
of Hallowell, for the other party.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

N- b. +. Morse blossoms out with new
sign. 1t is painting of VIM. Fl. Vanderbilt
driving his span of flyers, and was painted
bv Mr.. Morse some two years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

We understand that the contractors for the
building of the telephone line between this
city and Lewiston, will remove the obnoxious
poles on Winthrop street. this city. to-day.
Although their charter allows the company to
erect their poles on any of the public high
ways. yet there is city ordinance which pro-
hibits the placing permanently in the streets
any objects which may obstruct travel, or
mar the good looks of any portion of the city.
This gives the city government the right to
order the poles removed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

The catalogues containing the list OF books
in the Lithgow library are sold at ~ cents
each-not given away.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

We want to saw a word to you who make a
living with your tongue You certainly must
have a clear strong voice to engage your lis
teners. DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil for sore
throat, colds. and hoarseness is unexcelled.
Use and admire. may10t&wlw3p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

The shad season is at its height. The fish
retail at from Is to 20 cents apiece. Fish
dealer. here complain that it is difficult to
get supply of these fish on boat days. they
heinp all shipped to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

Charles Milliken, Esq, has purchased a
fine span of grey coach horses of Mr.. James
Keegan. They are 2. +. Island horses, and
COS, the purchaser considerable sum of
money.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

Mr.. william Wills is making extensive
.h.npss on his house.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

Several sportsmen are becoming quite jubi-
liant over the supposed advent of new game
bird into the State. This is the Michigan
quail, bird quite common in Massachu-
sets IL seems that several fishermen while
angling in a Manchester brook last week, were
quite positive that they got a glimpse at
several of these birds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

Judee whitehouse heard reference case
=, the Court House, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20
I3ifn.

In Fsrmingdale. May s. Marila j., wife of Frank
Williams, aged IS years.
In Nachiasport, May IA. Mrs Retia, wife Of A.
Randall, aged 25 years, months.
In Calais, May. Mrs. Sarah GoodnoW, aged o.
wears.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

H-Baldwin's dry air refrigerator, the best
thing out. at o. williamson's, sole agent,
No. &. Union block. Augusta. II
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

This don't indicate shortage of the corn
crop A million bottles of Kinds Radical
Corn Remover sold and guaranteed.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

The annual meeting of the Woman's Aux
iliary will be held on "Wednesday of this
week in the parlor of the Y. M. C.. A, at 3
Pm. 1t is earnestly requested that every
member be present, as officers will be elect
ed for the ensuing year and other important
business brought before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

Riue tomatoes can be purchased in the
markets.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

Guests at the Augusta House dined on the
s,., sslmon of the season, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

The Flying Yankee will Commence run
,;rg the 3D. of June.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

The cherry trees are white with blossom.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

as-Great care has been taken In the manufacture
of our clothing that IL should be well sewed and
trimmed, and stylish made for fine trade, at liberal
reduction in price from custom garments.-es
mareadTT&Sd
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

!. dealer 10 shi. city retail. ss5 skates.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

"A LARGE.
The salmon fishing at Grand Lake stream
reported to be good.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-20

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Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21
finantid
NEW YORK. Jan. Io,


 The stock market opened witha reflection of yes matters became dull and dismal as ever. After the first hour the market grew heavy, and down to the very end prices saaged continuously. With sim gle exception nothing occurred to make matters Worse. but the air was full Of undefned rumors of impending disasters and general feeling dstrust prevailed. That MT. Gould's position was regarded with strong suspicion was evidenced by the weakness Of the properties which he Is suppossd to controil while various other rumors-most of them absurd- were tndustRicusly worked by the bears to depress prices. The only event of the day which had any significance at al-and 1t would have had no signih canoe were it not that the market is just in condition to be influenced by anyAing that crops up Of an unfavorable nature-was the reported failure of tho old shipping houae of Williams Guion. It took some little time to gst at the truth of the mat ter, which to be that although the steamship company is in ne way compromised by his action, Mr. Guioz in his individual capacity has indulged in number of unfortunate apeculations which have brought him to grief. MT. Williams has been dead for several years and Mr. Guion simply the agent here for the Liverpool house. Nevertheless the firm was kept until yesterday, when the house dis. the part of Mr Guion. To-day's market un- worthy of extended comment. The whole business WAS one of manipulation.
 Foreign exchange very quiet, but strong The nominal asking quotations for sterling 4s5x for sixty day bills and 4ss for demand. Actual busi- neas was done at 4844a455 for bankers sixty day bills, 4S7a4871& for demand 4s71a478 for cables and 453a4s54 for commercial.
 Government bonds were steady.
 Closing prices reported over the private wires of BuNNELL < SCRANTON Bankers and Brokers.l
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21
Dlsmissing 8 Physician.

The Action of the Hospital Directors in
 Regard to Dr. Gillin, the House SRr-
 geOn.
 At a special meeting of the officers and directors of the Hospital socie ty held Satur- day evening, there was an investigation Of the charges made against Dr. Charles A. Gil lin, who has been house surge on since last April. The meeting was private and was at- tended by twenty gentlemen. The charges brought against the young doctor were that he has manifested on several occasions un- warrantable exhibitions of temper, used pro- fane language and on one occasion struck an old lady named Mrs Potter while attending her. The report is that he caused her pain while dressing the stump of an amputated leg and that she struck him light blow in the face. He in return slapped her face, causing blood to flow from her lip. Dr. Gil len then swore at her.
 The affair was at once reported in the su- perintendent's office by the nurses, and di rectly afterwards the medical board, who appoint the house physicians, gave the mat ter their consideration. An investigation was held by a committee, who heard witness es and obtained all the facts. Dr. Gillin ad l mitted that he had been led by passing fri. I tation to commit wrongful act and expressed l regret for what he had done. It came out ! incidentally that he was much given to the
 use of harsh and profane language towards the nurses and other attaches of the hospital when things did not go to suit him. His abilities as a surgeon aad his faithful and devoted care of his patients went far in his extenua'ion, however, in the opinion of the committee, They made report censuring his conduct, and recommending that he be punished by a severe reprimand and temporary suspension. Mrs. Potter. the injured lady, declined to make a formal complaint against him, but when questioned by the com mittae, told the facts. The committees re- port was carried out, the reprimand, ssvere or otherwise, being administered, and the doctor being ostensibly retired from bis post ss house surgeon for few dsys.
 At the instance of some of the medical board Dr. Gillin's case was further consider ed Saturday night. Some of the gentlemen present spoke warmly in favor of Dr. Gillin's skill and care for his patients; others con demned him strongly. A resolution intro. duced by D. Cady Eaton was adopted as follows:
 Voted, That the proved and confessed con- duct Of Dr. Gillin shows him to be unfit for the position he now holds, and that he be forth with dismissed from all connection with the hospital.
 This was passed by a vote of 12 to S.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21
State News.

The Grand Army of Connecticut will hold it's 17th annual encampment at Middle town the 30Eh and 31st, Department Com mapder Isaac B. Hyatt, of Meriden, deliver ing the address
 The state sent l96 disabled veterans of the late war to the various State hospitals last year to be cared for st the public expense, 62 of whom remained at the end of the year.
 There is talk of trying to break up the cock fights that disgrace Hartford. The agent of the Humane society says they are attended by wealthy men of good social po- sitien, and that this class have so much cook fighting in their parlors that he finds it i'm possible to stop it.
 Four Hartford merchants have been swin- dled this week by the old game of forged checks, ostensibly sent in by weIl-known customers to be cashed as an accommodation. It was tried on other stores and failed.
 Middletown Democrats have nominated as follows: For mayor, David Ward Northrup; aldermen, Thomas 0 Canfield and Gaston T. Hubbard; for councilmen for two years, Henry s. Steele John SlaviD, Henry Der nard. Wallace K. Bacon, Denison Chapman and Clark R. Hopkins; for councilman for one year to fill vacancy, James Cronin; assessor, Edgar Bacon; collector, George Leonard.
 Colebrook's 8 centenarian, thought to be the oldest woman in the State, Mrs. Russell Fris-
  101 years and 5 months.
 There were two lively cane rushes between the sophomore and freshman classes of Wes- leyan university in the streets of Middletown Saturday. The sophomores were victorious in each case. No one was seriously injured.
 A seven-year- daughter of Captain H. R. Jones, editor of the New Hartford Tribune, has learned to set type without eny instruc- tion whatever by watching the printers in her fathers office, and at her own solicitation has been allowed to set up 'Iocals" for the paper, which she does with the correctness of old compesitor.
 There were recorded in New Hartford dur ing 1883 s5 births, B marriages and 50 deaths.
 The ice on Greenwoods pond, New Hart ford, is being harvested; large number of men and teams are busily engaged cutting and drawing 8 supply for the different ice housea, and the Greenwoods company shoot the large cakes of ice over the dam into their ice-house just below.
 Henry c. Messenger, @ resident of New Hartford, who was proprietor of large meat market in Winsted, made an assignment on the 14th for the benefit of his creditors.
 The Nepaug meadows were flooded last week by the damming up of the ice, and travel was seriously hindered on the roads in that locality.
 A three year old daughter of Mir. Robert R. Smith, resident agent of the Greenwoods company, New Hartford. has been suffering for some months with what was supposed to be catarrhal trouble. On Tuesday she snsezsd violently and threw from her nose a scraggy twig of princess pine an inch or more in length. It is now recalled that in June last she cholzed while chewing piece of this shrub. She is now entirely relieved of the previous suffering.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21
Stories of Garfield.

How He Got A Pair of Shoes in His YOuth-E1is Mother Thrice Married. Washington Letter to the Cleveland Leaderl In chatting with MT. Force, of Chagrin Falls, few days ago, he told me that Gar field was 8 free trader when he entered Con gress. Said he: ''Garfield was educated in schools where the political economies favored free trade. During his first session in Con- gress he made several strong free trade speeches. When he returned told him that this kind of talk would not suit his conatit1- ents. 8 large part of whom were miners and manufacturers. He saw this late in his career, and gradually vsered of into protec- ton. Even at this time he was anxious to get to the Presidency. Said he: T want to go to the top He did get to the top finally much sooner than he or anyone else ex- pected."
 "Did you know him well?' said I.
 ''Yes, very intimately, indeed. He was born within two miles and half of Chagrin Falls. l can remember him well as boy. He WAS very poor, and always ready to do an odd job. l remember when he was working for carpenter in the town his shoes became very bad, and he needed 8 new pair. He had no money, but he went to the chief shoe store of the place and tried on different pairs of shoes until he found one of brogans which ntteo hlm. lie said he would take them. They were wrapped up and handed him, and he started to go out without saying word about paying for them. The shoe dealer called to him and asked him for the money. He replied he had none then, but would call around in the course of week or two and pay for them. The shoe man-he is living now-said he did not do business in that way, and made Garfield leave the shoes. The matter, however came to the ears of the neighbors. and they dubbed together and made the boy present of them. After Gar field was elected to Congress he mentioned this incident at little meeting in Chegrin Falls, and the shoe man, who was present, acknowledged the corn.''
 'sWhat kind of boy was Garfsld?n
 ''He was bright young fellow, full of life and vigor. He liked to fight and was sone- thing of bully among his fellows. After he started to school, however, he became infatu- ated with study and devoted himself almost entirely to it. His elevation to the Presidency did not make him proud, and he never put on any airs when he came back home.''
 'sWhat kind of man was his father?''
 "I did not know hls father, but his mother lived for some time within few miles of me. She was a very good woman. But it is strange that the fact that she was married twice after the death of her husband has never been published. She has always gone by the name of Mrs. Garfield in the papers. Her name is, however, something else, but what it is do not at this moment remember. Her second husband died at some place in Michigan, and am told that James A. Gar field attended the funerals"