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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-11
Anbergris.

For series of wears there ragged hot CON
troversy as to what this valuable substance
really was, the most extraordinary opinions
being offered regarding its origin, compost
ton. and uses. One statement, dated so far
back as l162, says that ambergrs issues from
a tree, which manages to shoot its roots into
the water. seeking the warmth therefrom in
order to deposit therein the fat gum of which
it is the source. when that fat gum is shot
into the sea, it is so tough that it is not easily
broken from the root unless by the strength
of its own weight. If you plant such trees
where the stream sets to the shore, then the
stream will cast it up to great advantage. A"
Another authority, DIR. Thomas Brown, in a
work published in 1886. shows that an idea
then entertained was that ambergris was
only found in such whales as had come upon
the substance floating in the sea and swal-
lowed it In course of time it was found that
this precious commodity was generated in
the whale itself. An American doctor resid-
ing in Boston made it public in l724 that
| some Nantucket whalemen, in cutting up a
| spermaceti whale, had found about 20 pounds
of the valuable substance, which, they said,
was contained in a cyst or bag without either
outlet or inlet. As a matter of fact, amber
girls, which is an important drug. is morbid
| secretion in the intestines Of the sperm whale
| Capt. Coffin, in a statement he made at the
bar of the House of Commons, said that he
had lately brought home 362 ounces of that
costly substance, which he had found in a
sperm whale captured off the coast of New
Guinea At the time of Collins examination
ambergris was of the value of % shillings an
ounce. The Pacific whalers search keenly
for this commodity, and large finds of il
sometimes bring them a rich reward. - Cham.
| ber's Journal.
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An Ugly SWOrdiish.

DR.. Tower of Cambridge. Mass, had
an adventure with pugnacious sword
fish the other day in the vicinity of York
Harbor with his cousin and guest. Benia-
min Tower of Boston, he went out in his
fleet little yacht, the Beth. his captain and
steward making up the crew. They were
on the lookout for swordfsh, and after
cruising for some time sighted one and
sailed down along side. Just as they
overlook the fish he discovered that he
was pursued and turned sharply to cut
across their course at right angles But
he was moment too late and the harpoon
a curved double arrow head on a long
pole, was shot down from the bows and
pierced him Just back of the head The
pole remains in the harpooner's hand, but
fastened to the shaft of the weapon is a
long line wound around a barrel. This
was at once thrown overheard, and the
wounded animal made off at tremendous
rate. DR.. Tower and Captain Glenn sprang
into the tender and started in pursuit.
Picking up the line they were taken swift
ly through the water by the fleeing fish,
bat gradually pulled him in till close by.
They were proceeding as they thought
with the utmost caution and the end
seemed near, when the maddened creature
suddenly turned and made dart at the
boat, staving hole in the side, the
sword passing through the plank and a
heavy oak grating and then breaking
off. This was probably all that saved
them from being Immediately swamped
As it was the boat began to fill with water
very fast In the hurry OF the chase the
bailer had been forgotten or lost and the
situation began to look rather critical, es-
pecially for the captain who could not
swim. Meanwhile the yacht, managed
by the other two men, had been following
as closely as possible the erratic course
pursued before by the pursuers, but was
now at some distance and put about to
come to the rescue in answer to the siu-
mails of distress from the small boat. All
possible haste was made. but the doctor
had just made up his mind that he couldn't
bail out the whole Atlantic ocean with a
straw hat, and the captain. while pulling
off his boots, was wandering how long he
could float ON that barrel before the Beth
reached them. The fish was not so very
large for one of his kind. though so good
a fighter. weighing about 200 pourds.
He was taken home in, triumph. waswisit-
4 ed together with the wrecked tender by
curious throngs all the afternoon. had his
( photograph taken. and was finally cut uu
into delicious steaks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-11

In gathering wild flowers, autumn leaves
or picnickng in the woods, we are more OIL
less exposed t. danger from poisoning by
ivy or other wild vines and shrubs. The
poison il under certain circumstance. readily
absorbed BY the blood, and painful swellings
or eruptions are caused. Such affections
Hoods Sarsaparilla readily cures, as it ex
pels all impurities from the blood. Even in
cases of poisoning by Paris green, Hoods
Sarsapariila has been remarkably success
full. 1t should be kept in the houe e for all
blood disorders Hoods Sars ,parlla is made
by c. l. Hood & Co, Lowell. Mass. and is
sold by all druggists SlO0 Doses 81.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-11
why Children Should Eat Honey

Thousands and tens of thousands of
children are dying all around US, who,
because their ever developing natures de-
mands sweetness, crave and eagerly de-
molish the adulterated candies" and
syrup of modern times. If these could
be fed on honey instead, they would de-
velop and grow up into healthy men and
women.
Children would rather eat bread and
honey than bread and butter. One pound
of honey will reach as far as two pounds
of butter, and has, besides the advantage
of being far more healthy and pleasant to
the taste. and always remains good, while
butter soon becomes rancid, and often
produces cramp in the stomach, eructa-
tons. sourness. vomiting and diarrhpa.
Pure honey should always be freely used
in every family. Honey eaten upon wheat
bread is very beneficial to health. The
use of honey instead OF sugar in almost
every kind of cooking is as pleasant for
the palate as it is healthy for the stomach.
In preparing blackberry, raspberry or
strawberry shortcake it is infinitely supe-
rior.
1t is a common expression that pure
honey is luxury, having nothing to do
with the life giving principle, This is an
error, honey is a food in one of its most
concentrated forms. True. it does not add
so much to the growth of the muscles as
does beef steak, but it does impart other
properties no less necessary to health and
vigorous physical and intellectual action
1t gives warmth to the system. arouses
nervous energy and gives vigor to all the
vital functions. To the laborer it gives
strength-to the business man, mental
force. Its effects are not like ordinary
stimulants, such as spirits. etc, but pro-
duce a healthy action, the results of which
are pleasing and permanent--a sweet dis
position and BRIGHT intellect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-11
BALM Kfnnebr, 5ournai.
Harvesting Apples.

There are advantages in early gather
ing. as the longer this is deferred, the
more danger there is of their brusing by
being blown off the trees. 1t ought to be
well known that bruised fruit decays
quickly. On the other hand. apples gath
cred before the ripening process Is we'll
nigh completed, are liable to shrink and
shrivel in the barrel. and to lose much OF
their goodness for eating. There is
right time for harvesting winter apples.
depending somewhat on the weather and
the season, but as general rule early in
October is the time. 1t will not do, how
ever, to pick apples for keeping in wet or
drizly weather, or, indeed. when the dew
is on them in the morning. Cool and dry
weather, when the wind is not two fresh.
so as to make it dangerous being on the
ladder, is the best tor this purpose.
The longer ladder NAV be laid so as to
rest on the outer limbs of the tree, which
will give the picker freer use OF his hands
than when he is in among the branches.
Go around the tree in this way, and then
into the middle of it. on the limbs, and by
means of the shortest ladder. Be very
careful to pluck the fruit so as to leave
the stem on it. This ia best effected by
lifting the apple up quickly, and if ripe it
will separate from the tree easily and
readily. Lay or drop carefully the apples
in the basket, so as not to inlure the skin
or the fese. II you are on high ladder
you can have a strong line with which to
lower the basket for another person to
empty. Time and labor may thus be often
economical.
In larger orchard, it is best to 60
through it in order, gathering each tree
as it comes. No rule is OF more general
application on the farm then to concen-
trate work. Have cool place for spread
ing the apples. such as loft in shed.
and keep the different sorts always sepa-
rate When you come to put up the apples
for market, or keeping through winter.
reject all bruised and specked fruit and
make two classes of the good. The second
quality will sell well by itself. but would
greatly damage the sale of the first quail
ty. if included with it in the same barrel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-11

In every walk of life those distressing
diseases. neuralgia and rheumatism intrude
themselves. They respect neither age nor
station, and young and old, rich and poor,
feel their malign power. Medical acience
has shown beyond dispute that these diseases
spring from an irregular condition of the
blood. Athlophoros searches through the
life current and whenever poisonous sub
stances are encountered they are promptly
expelled with the result of bringing new
health to every part of the human frame.
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SpfrlaI Notices.
CARD.

Re all who suffering from the errors and in liz
cretions of youth, nervous weakness, early decay
loss of manhood, &C., will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
vas discovered by a missionary in South America
Send a sef-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
7. INMAN. Station d, New York City
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-11

Coughing Clara -Comely. charming Clar-
issa Clendenning, carelessly catching cold
creeping chills came; Clara coughed contin-
uallv; cruel. croupy cough. that would have
taken her off, had she not used DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup. 1t is bound to cure all the
coughing Claras
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-11
There is lad renledr ton ~ the earth tha,

There is no remedv top Of the earth that
possesses so mush reat absolute merit as
Johnsons Anodyne Liuiment Ii is both for
internal and external use and is worth more
in a family than seventh son
One single box of Parsons Purgative Pills
taken one night will make more new rich
blood. and will more efiectually purify the
blood in the system than $40 worth of any
other remedy known at the present time
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-11

CcSDESsED NEws.-From all directions
come approving words for Keans Kidney and
Back Plasters. Hundreds have given them
trial. and now will use no other
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-11

|. H. Kicker, of Ricker's Iron Works,
Lock Haven, Fa., writes March 23d: 81
bought one bottle of your Tar Syrup and
fonnd it an excellent article for colds and
bronchitis" For sale by Allen and Co.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-11

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 Dr. Bakers Man
drake Bitiers, as they only cost % cents per
bottle. As a liuiment for horses. Henry 4
Johnson's Arnica and Oil I.iuiment, cures
sprsins, Bruises and Lameuess at once
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Sealed and Signed,

Over his uotoriss seal Mr.. Harry Williams,
Greenville, Cal, certifies that Mrs. A. Viii
liams was suffering with pains in the back.
SO severe she was unable to turn and WAS de-
lirious When the case assumed an alarming
stage, one application of ST. Jacobs Oil was
made, externally, after several remedies had
been tried and failed. The patient slept
soundly until morning and got up entirely
cured. He thinks it his duty TO endorse the
great conqueror of pain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-11
NetB Aonsrtlstmrnts.
An Only Daughter Cured az
COnsumDti0n-

when death was hourly expected from -
ton, all remedies having failed. and DIR. n I'm
was experimenting he accds ntalv made nr Sa.ses
tion of Indian Hemp, which cured his only eh,I va
now gives this recipe on receipt oftwo stamns y,
expenses. Hemp also cures night sweats nans o ~
the stomach. and will break fresh cold In % -
Address Craddock Co., 1892 Race Street PhSoalrs
phia, Pa. naming this paper. scptl6dkva,'e L
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-11
HEMLOCK BARK
AUCTION SALE!

Nine hundred cords more or less, yarded and o0t
cords, more ~ less, unyrrded, on north part Of
Township No. ,, ranger W. l.. l.. s., Penobscoi
county, cut 10 summer of 1881.
Also 100 cords. more or less, yarded and unyarded
on land in Greenfield. in same county, conveyed "a
the undersigned by Josiah and Josiah c. Towle by
deed dated March 1881, and recorded Ia Penobscsi
County Registry Of Deeds, vol SIS page 342, and
known as the "Towle lands ;" cgt in s1mner of 1883
The same will be sold at public auction as follows
The peeled bark on the first named land, on the
premises, on "wednesday. Oct. % 1884, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon and the peeled bark on last named
tract, on the premises. Friday, Oct "a 1884, ct
O'Clock in the afternoon. Terms 10 per cash on
the day OF sale balance cash or satisfactory paper
within ten days after the sale. s. 81. ADAMS
Bangor. Sept. 30th, ies4 oct2d&wt24th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-11
(lticura
InfantiIe Blood Purifiers and Skin
Beauiifiers.
Positive Cure for Every Form OF skin
and Blood Diseases. from Pfmpies
TO scrofuia.

TyFAyTILE and Birth Hurnors, Mix Crust,
A SCALED Head, Eczemas, and every form Of Itch
ing, scaly. PImply, ~crofulous and Inherited Dis
ea-es Of the Blood, skin, and -ealp, with loss of
Hair, from Infancy 10 Age cgred by the CCTfcCKA
CUTIcUgA and CuTICCRA @osP, the great skiR
eures, externally. Absolutely pure and safe. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-11
WORKS TO A CHARM.

j. S. Weeks, Esq., Town Treasurer, 81 Adams.
VT, says In a letter dated May n: eft works to a
charm on my baby q face and head. Cured the he sd
entirely, and has nearly cleaned the face Of sofes !
have recommended 1t to several, and Dr.. Plant has
ordered II for them"
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OUR LITTLE BOY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Stebbins, Belehertown.
Mas write: 'Our little boy terribly affi cited
with ScTofula, salt Rbeum and Ery.ipeas ever since
be was born. and nothing We could give him helped
him until We tried Cuticura Remedies, which grad
ualIg cured him. until h. IL fair child"
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FOR PALE, LANGUlD,

Rmaciated children. with plmpy. salow skin, the
Cutieura Remedies will prove perfect blessing
cleansing the blood and skin Of inherited impurities
and expelinR the germs Of scrofula. rheumatism
consumption and severe skin diseases
Sold by all druggists. Price CUT1cURA, 50 cents
RRsoLyEsT, e. -oAP, Is cents. POTTER DRUG
AND CHEMICAL Co Boston, Mas.
Send for ''HOW 10 Cure skin Diseases.'
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ATERRlRLE CASE.

Charles Eyre Hinkle, Jersey City Heights, n. j.
writes: "Hy sOn, q lad Of twelve years was com
plciely cured Of terrible case Of Eczema by the
CuticuIa Remedies. From the top Of his head 70 the
soies Of his feet macs Of scabs." Every
9TH refndy and uhy siciAD. had been tried In vain
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n a Nv Use CUTIcCRA soar, an exquis.
oAov itely perfuIaed SKIN BEAUTIFIER,
and Toilet, Bath and Nursery sanatye.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-01-12
Read Proof Of WonEerfaI CnFes.

CHARLESTON. 4. c.. July q, 1883.
DIR. b. u kendall Go.-Dear Sirs: ! pur-
chased al louisville. Ky. Il very fine bred colt.
and in shipping he got his heck buddy Anrt on
The outside of tie joint, which caused II to
swell three or four Times the natural size,
which made him very lame. / tried a great
many linilnenfs which failed TO benefit Their
n, s,iya np the cVlt iii. rniued. I happened to
see your advertisement Of ha.dalfs Blister
and SPAWN Cure am tlioueht ! wonld give
s. a trial. | first applied The :. blister to the
hook, which by this time had become Gallons
ed. and 10 my surprise found i worked ike q
charm. In twenty-feuf hours the part that
was hard became soft and the l%ahleness began
W. leave. then get some of KfndalFs spaY-
III Cure Hni apItled II according ~ difee-
tiols. II iich has made i perfect etsfe and the
colt is now as sonDd as any horse alive.
merely write this letter to Fol, as l think It q
duty 1--we 10 yon. and also feftbe gaed of the
public at large. The foregoing statement !
viii make ~atIjlavif 10, aud can also nave we
same verified by the best lorseneii ~ oni
feity Who saw tile cylt before ard alter treat
Saa,.t. verv frspiv.. JoHs r. ARNOLD.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-01-12
EOR SALE

on ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS.
WsHE splendid property llate residence Oh
T. NaladeJ situated opposite the Catho
lie Church, 9peiotfsas, consisting Of two lots,
an excellent dwelling house. Kitchen, i car
rage house. barn, stable, vegetable and flow
er garden and orchard-all in perfect order.
Apply to
Oct. Cd, 1880 " 0pelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-01-12
KENDALL7s SPAWN CURE.

Price sl per bottle, or 6 bottles for 50. All
druggists have ii or can get it for yaii, 81 u
will he sent to any address IN receipt q pTlse
a,y TIA i,roltriefors, DR 3 j hENpALL g ~,
E~nosburgli Falls. VA
ROE4D BY AE.H4 DRUGGISTS
The Opelousas courier., 1884-01-12
FOR SALE. CHEAP.

a HOUSE with four acres Of land, one mile
n from Rayne Station The house il small
bnt confartabIe-two rooms, with garnet, gal
lery and chimney. A good well on The prem
ises. Also. 100 acres Of rich prairie land IN
caulee Croche, in sight of railroad, convent
est 10 schools and churches. Apply at this
otiee lne2s-f
The Opelousas courier., 1884-01-12
Town Property for Sale.

RE REsIDENCEin opelousas, twe-stories-
I'VE with five roonis aud hall, brick Kitchen
and pantry attached. servants house, eistern.
well. stable, crib. ETC., and half square Of
grpand with tenement holse, subdivided into
yard, garden and lofs-builaings all new. and
Of express. Price. $s50O-$l5o0 cash.
balance on terms to suit purchasers.
MAJ IS. c.. G. DTS0N.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-08-08
Notice..

NOTICE IS hereby given that my
IN BLACK JACK will be at Easlev
from 3 o'clock on each Monday and all
through Tuesday. At Liberty on each
Saturday, and at my residence. near 19
Mile, during the other part of the week,
beginning at Easley on the 11th of
August next. All persons interested
will please make a note Of this.
j. w. MCCLANAHAN
aug s I'm
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-08-08
COP PARTNERSHIP

The undersigned have en-.
tered into partnership for the
purpose of conducting the
Mercantile business at Eas-
ley under name and style Of
w. M. Hagood & Co., and
respectfully ask the patron
age of the public.
w. NJ. HAGOOD,
j. Med. BRUCE,
w. w. ROBINSON.
aug 8 If.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-08-08
Aiken received the nomination on
the l1Oth ballot. So now we have
Aiken and Perry from the Sd and
4th Districts.
HHYNaENHAH1.

Married, July 3lst, 1884, by Rev. j.
ID. Talley, at his residence. Mr.. G. W..
OWENS and Miss EMMA Il. PERRY.
all Of Pickens County.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-08-08

from the nominees before the Con
ventlon, and that after nomina-
tlons are closed it shall not be in
order for any further nominations
to be made
Nominations were then in Or
der, and each County was called
upon alphabetically. Abbeyille
was the first, but was passed
over. Anderson was next called.
and in response Gen. w. w. Hum
phreys nominated in an ELOQUENT
speech, the Hon. E. b. Murray, of
Anderson, as a candidate to rep
resent us in the next Congress-.
NeWberry was called after the
speech Of Gen. Humphrey 8, but
was passed without nomination
by any Of it's delegates. Ooonee
was next in order, and in answer
to the call Of the Secretary, Col. w.
{. Keith rose to the floor, and from
a written manuscript, nominated
Hon. George Johnstone, Of New
berry. He spoke in the defense OF
lawyers, alleging that the interests
OF all were coordinate Following
Coz. Keith, was Mr.. John p. Cary
OF Seneca, who rose to place in nom
lnatlon the Hon. ID. Wyatt Aiken.
Of Cokesburv. Hespoke eloquent
~, aud gave expression to a very
fine speech. He was applaudcdI
greatly, and his very masterly ef
fort took splendidly with theevastl
audience. Newberry, at the re-
quest of Hon. Y. j. Pope, was then
recurred to, and he arose to second
the nomination Of Hon George
Johnstone. He spoke magnificent.
~, and IN him we realize q pro-
found orator and cultured schol-
ar. Pickens was next called, and
for the first time during her exist
ence, she had a candidate whose
claims to the office of Congress-
man Of the Third District of South
Carolina, were brought forward.
1t was done in the person Of Mai.
ID. F. Bradley, of Pickens, and he
represented Pickens County, in
the nomination Of Col. r. f. Bow
en-, of the same county. Mai. r..
a. Child, Of Pickens, followed
Maj. Bradleyin fine speech, Sec
onding the nomination Of our no.
bic son.
Mr.. f. B. Gary, of Abbeville,
then arose and with good speech,
spoke in the interest of the Hon.
ID WVott Alta, Eoll.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-08-08

GV Mr.. w. X. BOGGS is re-
spectfully announced as candidate for
School Commissioner Of Pickens Co.,
subject to the action Of the next Demo-
cratic primary election. aug8 td