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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

So many vague statements have
been made concerning Prof. Koch's S
views relating to cholera that the
Berlin correspondent of the British
Medical Journal thinks it wise to
give his ideas as printed in the official
report. The spread of cholera, it re-
cites, is caused by personal contact,
and not by goods and other objects
except damp, infected linen. The in
fection is not in the air, but in the
elections of the patient; it is only
dangerous in a moist state, and dies
very speedily when dry; air cannot
transfer the disease. The bacilla do
not, as in smallpox, produce spores,
which may dry up only to reappear
alive. Drying will positively kill
them in three hours. The disease is
confined wholly to the digestive organs.
Contact with the patient is without
danger if no contamination from the
digestive organs is received. The fol-
lowing convey infection: infected
drinking and washing water, infected
moist and liquid foods, and especially
milk. The Berlin Hospital inspector
stated that there was no need to be
especially afraid of cholera; it was
much less dangerous than indigenous
plprunS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

volume of sound Of piano may be
reduced to mere whisper, while the
performer may be exercising the most
vehement strength OF his muscles
1t consists in a simple wedge-like at
tachment between the damper and the
frame of the piano. thus greatly les
sening the vibrating powers of the
strings and softening the tone until
the sound about equals that of a gui-
tar, while the performer obtains the
the full benefit of the most violent
practice
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

Torture is said by Chinese officials
to be a thing unknown to China. This
can scarcely be the case, in view OF
the numerous pictures that are sold
representing prisoners undergoing all
kinds and stages of cruel torture. A
foreign resident is making collection
of pictures by native artists, repre-
senting prisoners and accused persons
being subjected to all the tortures and
barbarous punishment practised in
Chinese courts of law There will be
the thumb-screwing, and the whipping,
ana the kneeling on chains, and the
ankle-crushing, the sliding in pieces,
and everything of the same sort
Then sarcastically observes the Hour
he will have them carefully made into
magic-lantern slides, and show them
to whoever says that torture is un-
known in China, that mandarins are
angels of benefcence and purity, and
the Hterati the flower of the Chinese
people.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

Shipping buffalo horns from the
great plains of the West to Eastern
phosphate factories has developed into
an important interest Of late, since the
reduction of trunk line freight rates.
A single manufacturer in Philadel-
phia has received the past summer
more than 200 car loads of these
bones. The skeletons are worth S25
per ton delivered at the factories, and
as the freight is only from IS to $40
per ton there is room for considerable
profit for the gathercr Besides ex-
tracing phosphates from the bones,
the horns are used for tips for umbrel-
las, and certain bones are made into
aRtistic and handsome buttons.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

Those who have suffered from the
prosecutions of piano Founders can
now take courage, for deliverance is
at hand. A Philadelphia genius has
discovered method by which the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

In ffty-six years Mexico has had
Grty-rour presidents, one emperor and
regency. And yet some people think
il Il slow country,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

In the matter of treaties the Atrl-
cans are ahead Of us. Our extradltion
treaties contain great many words
but cover very few crimes. Here is
a treaty between the King of ETHIOPIA
and the Khedive of Egypt, which
Uvut"ins fow words and embraces
every criminal case: "lIis Majes ty'
the Negoosa Negust, and his highness'
the Khedive, engage to deliver up, one
to the other any criminal or criminals
who may have fled to escape punish
ment from the dominiOns of enc to
he dominions of the other" This is
brevity and simplicity combined with
thorOughness.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

Major Andres head has been thrice
stolen and thrice replaced on the eillgy
on his tomb in Westminster Abbey.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

The clergymen in America are said
to outnumber the lawyers by two hun
dred aud fifty.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

Mr.. Muybridge, formerly of San
Francisco, whose photographs OF AMI
mails in motion attracted so much
attention in this country and in
Europe, is continuing his experiments
of photographing motion at the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, under the
supervision of a committee OF the
Faculty, He has contrived some very
ingenious apparatus, and his pictures
have been very successful. Among
the subjects that are to be photo
graphed are the movements of persons
suffering from palsy and diseases OF
he joints, showing exactly how the
gait is affected, and analyzing ac"
curately the abnormal action of horses
dogs and other animals at different
rates of speed; the aerial locomotion OF
birds on the wing, and the methods OF
propulsion of marine mammals, aquat
ic birds and fish.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

Some one who has been studying
the subject intimates that not less
than forty tons of silver and three
tons of gold are used in these United
States every year in Photographic
processes. Making this estimate the
basis of an additional calculation, by
taking the amount of gold and silver
required to produce single cabinet
picture, ascertaining the number of
pictures that can be made with the
amount of these metals as above Civ
en-, and considering the average price
charged for these pictures, it is found
that more than s27,000,000is expended
in this country annually for photo
graphic pictures.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17
TUpICS or TIE DAY.

The religious opposition to crema-
lion is reinforced by opposition from
the life insurance companies. They
claim that it will interfere with the
successful contest of policies by de-
,troying the evidence of the cause of
lcath.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

French farmers put all their savings
IN the CaiSSe d Epargne or Govern
ment Savings bank. The Government
lakes these savings of the poor, up to
5000, and pays them 3 3-4 per cent
interest. 1t is said the peasant far
mers of France have nearly $S)),oOO,-
300 deposited in these savings banks
Thus the French treasury is always
full, and nearly every citizen has a
personal interest in sustaining the
Government
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

The Atlanta (Ga, J Constitution says
that the most wonderful cures of
dyspepsia are being made around
Athens by taking a spoonful of fine
sand after each meal, and that persons
who have been suffering for years are
entirely relieved; but most people,
remarks a New York paper, would
prefer the dyspepsia.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

The Rev. Samuel w. Dixie points
out the changes that have come over
the New England town, both in its
educational and religious life. The
religious denominations have destroy
ed the old unity, the schools have
destroyed the old central purpose OF
town life, and the draft Of the city
upon the rural districts exhausts the
means by which the old tone is main
tanned. Mr.. Dixie insists that two
things must be done. One is restore
religious unity, which is now almost
the last thing that seems possible; the
other is to restore the family to its old
place.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17
Rutland Business Cards.
BERWICK HOTEL,
q r RICHARDSON, Pro

G + RICHARDSON, PrOp'r,
RUTLAND VERNON
Heated Throughout by Steam,
Good Sample Rooms, Billiard Room au
Livery Stable connected with the Hotel,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

The English Lord Vernon is trying
novol oxrariment. He has a large
larry at Sudbury, where more than
800 gallons of milk are handled
laily and he has instituted on the
arm dairy school, where everything
S taught pertaining to the dairy bust
ness, such as the proper care and
handling of cows, milk, butter and
cheese making.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

Most persons have an idea that any
one who sends letter can telegraph
to the postmaster at the office of de-
livery and have it returned to him
Such, however, is not the fact. The
postmaster at the Office of mailing is
the only person who can recall a letter.
This authority was recently given, the
privilege heretofore being exercised
by the postmaster-general. Therefore,
if tho sender of a letter desires to
intercept the missive or have it re-
turned to him, he must apply to the
postmaster at the office where he
mailed the letter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

Our system of education requires an
annual expenditure of nearly S99,OOO,-
300, only a few millions less than all
The nations of Europe devote to the
same object. Yet it is a fact that
Great Britain expelds two.thlrds
more than that immense sum upon
ler army and navy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-09-17

Hundreds of Italians are returning
10 their native land by reason Of the
tack of work in this country. Rail
road building, their principle employ
ment, has been almost wholly aban-
loned for the present. Naturally an
ndolent class, they seldom find indi-
yidual employment, and are sent out
IN gangs under charge of head man
or leader. Very few of the lower class
Of Italians can stand the rigor of our
Winter climate, and dread the cold
more than tho African does.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19

sunday Worship at the Maine state Pri..
ON.

SUNDAY morning was clear and pleasant
ne sun shone brightly. The trees with
oew-sllVered leaves rustled and swayed in
the cool breeze. All nature seemed speaking
OF the glory of God and to invite one to Hi.
worship What change to leave the free
outdoor air and enter yon barred and
DOTTED structure We pass through the
guard-room, down the stone staircase
through the courtyard. into the chanel of
the Maine State Prison. A few visitors only
are present, and before US range tine empty
seats An officer takes his position within
the door and the steady tramp, tramp of an.
preaching feet is heard. In single file the
prisoners enter and silently, orderly. take
their seats. The warden and his officers oc.
cupy their positions, and the deputy warden.
from raised platform, watches the silent
auulehce, watches them continually, letting
MS eye wander from them not a moment
OUTSIDE, an armed sentinel PAGES up and
down, and the guards on the lofty wall stand
ready at moments warning to shoot down
II need be, a fellow being who, by his crime
against the State, has forfeited his liberty.
Inc service begins; the choir sings the
opening hymn; and the minister kneels in
prayer. Instantly every convict-what a
marsh word-rises to his feet and stands
quietly attentive; here and there head is
reverently bent. During the sermon not a
rustic is heard, and every face is turned
toward the speaker
land deliver them who. through fear of
death, were all their lifetime subject to
bondage. For verify he took not on him the
nature Of angels; but he took on him the
seed OF Abraham For in that He
himself hath suffered being tempted. He is
able to succUr them that are tempted"
" nat an audience to preach the Word TO
The faces are not all the faces of crime
Many bright, intelligent countenance is
raised toward the preacher Yonder is a
mere boy. and at his side an old, gray headed
man. Here is young man near at hand.
what pleasant face. Surely he is not guilty
OF any evil that should warrant his being in
generated here. Killed his mother. 1t does
not seem possible. And yonder slender and
intelligent looking man, he certainly if here
| tor some trivial efence. What g.? He also a
murderer The most desperate man in the
prison and most dreaded =? How little one
can tell by mans face. Here are all kinds
OF features, the brutal. intelligent,
coarse and refined, side by side
But what an attentive audience. Not
the attention of necessity, but the attention
Of interest. See the play of feeling over
that mans thoughtful face. and the ill-sup.
pressed sneer of his neighbor But not a
word IL lost; not motion of the speaker es-
capes their notice. The sermon is ended
With bowed heads they receive the benedc-
tlon,-heaven help them, they need Gods
blessing, and in single file they slowly pass
out into the sunlight across the yard out to
their cells.
small party of visitors slowly pass out of
the prison and down the sunny streets of the
quiet town, rejoicing in their liberty, but sub
dued and quoted by the sad scene just wit
messed Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19
ANNUAL REPORT.
OF the Maine Pathological Society. for
1883.


The report of the Pathological Society for
1888, is just now leaving the bindery in a
volume of about l20 pages. The volume
opens with a report of the eleventh annual
nection with the State Fair, and gives a
schedule of the premiums awarded. Follow
ing is an account of the winter meetings held
at runswick in January, 1884, occupying
half dozen pages, and then the bulk of the
volume is taken up with papers and essays
read or presented at the winter meeting
Among the most important of these are, my
Experiment in Orcharding, and its Lessons"
by Hon. Rufus Prince; On Orchardng, the an
nual address ofthe out going President ofthe
Society, Hon. X. II. Gardiner; The Nursery
Business, by John J. Thomas; Cultivation of
Fruit, by f. S. Mcclellan; Orcharding in
Franklin County. by S. r Leland; Growing
Apples for Profit by ID. }. Briggs; Fruit
Growing in Piscataquis County, by II. l..
Leland; Studies on the Cooling MOTH by
Charles u. Atkins. Following these papers
several pages are devoted to brief reports
of the discussions on the several essays,
which we think would have been better
placed had they followed each essay or
paper to which they refer. Other matters
VI Ndlue are tlth puUiSucu' WI. taih III
Chamberlain gives in letter of six pages
some very interesting "reminiscences about
early fruit growing in Piscataquis county
Notes on Pear Culture, are given by Mr.. ID.
7. True of Leeds. who is one of our most
progressive young orchardists, and who won
many high prizes at the late Eastern State
Fair at Bangor, Mr. Fl. C.. Robinson writes
of Early Grapes for the North. Mrs. A. b.
Strattard contributes an essay on Floricul-
ture Mr.. John Burr the landscape gardener,
who for some years past has had charge of
the floral embellishments on the line of the
Maine Central railway, has brief essay on
Railroad Gardening.
The volume closes with brief biographical
notes of deceased members, viz Geo. jew
EFT of Portland, deceased April II, 1888 {;
Albert Emerson of Bangor, deceased Dee. 2,
1888; Joseph NJ. Richardson of Greene,
deceased May 49, 1884; Hon. Isaiah Stetson
of Bangor deceased June 80, 1880; William
c. Crosby of Bangor, deceased Feb. 81.
1880; Mason J. Metcalf of Monmouth, de-
ceased June %, 1888; DR.. Eliphalet
Clark of Portland, deceased June s, 1888.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19
RawdOin College.

The fall term at Bowdoin began Tuesday
morning, and at prayers Prof. Chapman de-
livered very eloquent eulogy on the late
Prof. Packard.-The classes in mathematics
will be instructed by Mr.. Moody of 'S2
those in history by Prof. Smith. The pro-
fessorship of modern Languages will be re-
sumed by Prof. johnson, who has returned
from abroad, where he has been studying for
the past two years.-In addition to the upper
classmen, the most of whom have returned
30 Freshmen have been admitted to the
college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19
An Old Man In Iail for Debt.

Elijah Emery, a man "a years of age, il
confined in Portland Jail. for debt of slS
Mr.. Emery says the debt inst an honest one
It's due to a man who keeps little store.
paid it to another man. l made some wheels
for him. and he was to pay the store bill. I've
paid that bill once, and once is enough. Mr.
Emery is not in absolute poverty. He
receives 500 wear from the government
and has about $50 year from other sources
He is still able to earn something, and proba
bly, will never be dependant upon any one
He could pay the Sl3, but he feels that hi
has paid it, and rather than pay it a second
time he is calmly submitting TO all the dis
comforts of imprisonment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19

HAY-FEvER. | have been a great sufferer
from Hay Fever for 10 years and have tried
various things without doing snv good.
read of the many wondrOus cures of Ely's
Cream Balm and thought l would try once
more. In Is minutes after one application
was wonderfully helped. Two weeks ago
commenced using it and now feel entirely
cured. 1t Is the greatest discovery ever
known or heard of-DUHAMEL CLARK,
Farmer, Lee, Mass. Price 80 cents.
septl6+eod&wiw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19

The Capital Guards, having chartered the
steamer Percy V. for Saturday, will leave
the wharf in this city at 6 o'clock on that
morning, The arrangements that have been
perfected for the entertainment of the COM
pany and others who may Join them cannot
tail to afford a pleasant time. The fare is
very low and all friends who may desire will
privileges as members of the company. An
exhibition drill will be given at the FIT. Pop
nam skating rink. which the managers have
A'ndly thrown open to add to the pleasure of
the visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19

As to neckwear and shirts, there is no,
'auch Of the novel to note. The pleated shirt
slowly gaining ground. The collars are
still high but the corners are bent at an angle
OF 40" about half an inch from the top.
Neckties are quiet in color and free from all
$Sfavagance in shape, the folded scarf with
an unassuming breast-pin still holding its
place. Gloves will be worn more generally
!" oalls, receptions, the opera, etc. Shoes
are gradually becoming more rounded at the
"es. In short, notable lack of extrava-
sance in form and color will be the charact-
eflstlc of mems fashions. this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19

The unparelled success that has been
achieved by the new specific for rheumatism
and neuralgia, Athlophoros, is due to the fact
that the remedy strikes at the cause" of
the disease, and eradicates the poisonous
acids from the system. A. + Davenport, of
367 Fulton ST., Brooklyn, who after suffer
ing the fortunes of rheumatism for two wears,
found cure in the new remedy, writes u
believe your philosophy of the disease to be
correct; that it has its origin in the blood, and
that your remedy touches these joints and
muscles loosening the nodes, which have
been brought into subsection"
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tHarrtfn.

In Belfast, Sept. 10, Alvin T. Condor of Milford
Mass, to Miss Clara f. Hanev of Belfast; Is, Lefor
rest W Reeves of Belfast, to Miss Blanche L. Hall
of Montville is, Geo. L. Cosson to Miss Georgietts
Auspland, both of Searsport-
In Monroe, Sept, Is, Frank A. Nado to Lizzie A
Crabb both of Winterport
In winterport, Sept. -, Edwin R. Moore TO Mis-:
Lillian NJ. Rich. both of Sesrsport.
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some Foolish People

Allow cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say, Oh
it will wear away, but in most cases it wears
them away. Could they be induced TO try
the successful medicine called Kemp's Bal.
sam, which we sell on positive guarantee to
cure, they would Immediately see the excel.
lent effect after taking the first dose. Price
SOC and Sl.0O Trial size free.
Respectfully, Bowditch & Webster.
Oct22+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19

If there is anything in this life that will
give one a foretaste of hell, as some repre-
sent it, that thing is Neuralgia. 1t is the
refinement of torture. But there is a sim
pie and inexpensive remedy for it. John
sons Anodyne Liniment snuffed up into the
head will give instant relief.
Pure rich blood gives us health, long life,
and green old age" but how few pay any
attention to the state of their blood Par
sons Purgative Pills make new rich blood,
and taken one a night for three months will
change the blood in the entire system.
septl6t&wlw
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RuckIen's Arntca Salx..

The Best SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 20 cents per box
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, F. G. Kins
man & Co. decld&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19

Two hundred and twenty-five thousand
pounds of raspberries have been sent from
Aroostook and the surrounding counties of
New Brunswick to Boston this season. Half
If them have been boiled and canned, and
the others have been fresh ripe fruit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19

Three persons stopping at one of our city
hotels the other night. were seized with
who pronounced it case of poisoning. The
three had that afternoon eaten of sandwiches,
which were made from canned meat. The
thrpp recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19

The funeral services of Rev. ID. F.. Potter
will be held this friday afternoon, at 80
o'clock, at the residence of B. E. Potter.
Friends of the family are invited to be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19

|. II. Kicker, of Ricker's Iron Works.
Lock Haven, Fa., writes March 23d 81
bought one bottle of your Tar Syrup and
fennd it an excellent article for colds and
bronchitis" For sale by Allen and Co.
apr7t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19

Mr.. w. +. Barrows had the misfortune to
lose a valuable horse Wednesday. The
animal, which was confined in a pasture
near Greedy pond, walked into the pond, and
getting beyond its depth was unable to escape.
1t is supposed to have remained in the
water for upwards of "a hours when discov,
cred, and was Immediately dragged ont upon
Try land, dying in about two hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19

All of one mind-the millennium must be at
hand down in Maine, Vermont, Massachu-
sets, New Hampshire, Connecticut New
York, New Jersey, Ohio, all over Pennsyl-
vania, and throughout the United States.
The great cure for colds, cough and consump-
ton. For sale by Allen & Co.
apr7t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-19

The New Age descended to the dregs of
meanness yesterday and assembled to the eli
max of donkeyism astride the pinnacle of
which the pale locked editor of the New Age
figured prominently. The Age, long since lost
tabricatious of its sucking editors of whom
Madigan express Charlie" is king. The
Augusta democracy is fast petering out, as
the result of the last election shows, and if
there is no immediate change the New Age
will finish the party and cut its own throat
IN the bargain