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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-15

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While at nv work. that of blacksmithing.
I exposed myself to a draught and took Sc
we're cold. Hearing so much said about To-
gus Cough Mixture, sent and got bottle.
After taking few doses my cough was entire
" gone. cheerfully recommend it to others.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-15
AT LARGE

1t 10 understood that the Maine militia is tC
be furnished with ne~ fatigue caps for the
coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-15
w ASHINGTON.

There is a town in New England with
some 500 or more inhabitants, where there
has not been fire for sixty years. Its hotel
has sold no liquor for sixteen years. No
persons between the ages of one and twenty
years has died there within sixteen years. No
railroad reaches the town, and it will be a
long time probably, before it is thus con-
nected with the rest of New England. This
Eden of bliss is Dennysvile. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-15
RAILROAD NOTES.

Assistant Adj't General.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03
FACTS FOR THE CURIOUS.

A single mahogany tree, after being
ut into veneers, brings $1,000.
New York sections are making q good
thing out of charging an admission fee
to witness weddings.
A French chemist distils brandy from
watermelon, and Swede manufactures
alcohol from reindeer moss.
A women OF Aver, Mass, has con-
tracted the habit of eating starch and
mas eaten eighty pounds of it during the
past five months
Marie Durand, of Aubeirne, France,
shows by her baptismal register certificate
that she was born 1913 years ago She
'as been widow ninety six years.
A Tate county Miss man, whose time
evidently hung heavy on his hands,
counted the number of grains TO the
bushel, and found of corn, 70, 100, wheat,
1872, 600, peas, 100, 800, and cotton-seed,
1874, 1866.
Modern scepticism about the practical
stoicism of the ancients is surely brought
to climax by living writer, NJ Four
nier, who maintains that the so-called
tub Of Diognes was in reality commo.
dious little dwelling, neat but not gor-
geons. 1t must be supposed, then, that
he spoke of his tub much as an English
country gentleman does of his "box''
At recent meeting of the Berlia
Medical society, photographs were shown
by Professor Virchow Of the gigantic
plane tree in the island of Cos, under the
shade of which Hippocrates is said by
tradition to have held medical consulta-
tons. The tree stands in the market
place of the town of Cos, on the east side
of the island, and the branches, which
| spread over nearly the whole of the mar
ket-place, are supported by marble pill
lars.
Many people say "God bless u.s." after
sneezing, without knowing why they do
it. There was a time when it was
thought that person who sneezed was
under the influence of fairies and demons.
The name of God was therefore used to
counteract the influence of the demon
and drive it away. There was at one
time pestilential disease in Athens, OF
which sneezing was mortal symptom,
and the people OF that city developed
the habit of offering up short prayer
whenever they felt the tickling sensation
preceding a sneeze. These old beliefs
have been exploded, but the custom Of
invoking a benediction after sneezing
till remains.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03
How He Was Cured.

Tt is so hazardous to startle very sick
people, that as a rule no competent ply
stefan or nurse allows a patient in that
condition to be disturbed out of perfect
quiet. Exceptions to this, where the re-
suit has been beneficial, have usually
been in the nature of comical surprises.
An English invalid, who had been con-
fined to his house for many years by
chronic rheumatism. went out one sunny
day and endeavored to cross lot
While making the effort he heard noise
behind him, and found himself pursued
by bull. He dropped his crutches, ran,
leaped fence, and was entirely cured of
fever. Another had an uncle living in
the house, huge old man almost stone
deaf, and with a tremendously loud voice.
He was quite eccentric, too, in his ways
and he had the habit of saying whatever
came into his mind in the plainest Ian
guage.
In the critical condition Of the sick
man great care was taken TO exclude his
uncle from the room, for the least shock
or excitement might prove instantly fatal
But one day, in the monetary absence
of the Nurse, the old gentleman slipped
into the chamber and installed his Pc
culiar frame in chair by the bedside.
The invalid, who was unable to speak,
opened his eyes, and turned them weari-
| ly on the stern face of the old Puritan,
which seemed to him lighted up with
unusual interest and tenderness, and he
braced himself up to listen. not doubt
ing that his uncle had something of
grave import to say, something about
the settlement Of his business. possibly
-or about the future life.
Up to this time the invalid had not
been told of his critical condition, and
one reason of excluding the old gentle
man from the room was the fear that he
would blurt out some announcement of
the patients extreme danger, which
would be greater shock than he could
bear.
1t was evident from his manner that
the old gentleman. had something very
important to say. He drew nearer the
| bed, regarded his nephew with the ut
most seriousness, and bending down to
the pillow shouted in the sick mans ear,
in voice that made the house ring :
Augustus. have you ever considered
the advantage of being buried in q
sandy soilg"
The absurd incongruity of the ques-
| ton so overcame the sick man that he
closed his eyes and fairly shook with
| laughter; and the shock gave such a
flip to nature that he seemed to i'm
prove from that moment.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03
A Legal Favor.

On one of the many official excursions
made BY boat to Fortress Monroe and
Chesapeake bay, Chief Justice Waite, Of
the supreme court, Judge Hall of North
Carolina, and other dignitaTies of the
bench were participants. When the
Government steamers had fairly got out
Of the Potomac and into the Atlantic the
sea was very rough. and the vessel
pitched fearfully. Judge Hall was taken
violently i'll with seasickness. AS ne was
retching over the side Of the vessel and
moaning aloud in his agony. the chief
Justice stepped gently to his side, and,
iaving soothing hand on his shoulder,
said my dear Hall, can ! do anything
for vouP Just Suggest what you wish.
II wish. ? said the seasick judge, your
honor would override this motion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03
Training Yicions Horses.

new and very simple method OF
training vicious horses was exhibited at
West Philadelphia recently, and the
manner in which some of the widest
horses were subdaed was astonishing.
Inc tlrst trial was that OF o Kicking or
oacking" mare, which her owne, said
haa allowed no rider on her back fer a
period of at least five years. She became
tame In about as ma1y minutes, and
allowed herself to be ridden about With
Out sign of her former wifdness. The
means by which the result was ACCOM-
phsned was piece OF light rope which
was passed around the front of he Jaw
~ the mare just above the upper teeth
qua thence secured TO The back of the
aeck. 1t was claimed that no horse will
hleN or jump when thus secured. and
aua' horse after receiving the treat
ment few times. will abandon HE
vicious ways forever.
very simple method was also shown
- which kicking horse could be shod.
! consisted in connecting the animals
uead aud tail by meanso a rome fastened
y 'ae tan and then to the bit, and then
ua1&n tightly enough TO incline the AMI
VIA head to one side. This it is claimed
Use s.aNes Il absolutely impossible for the
ssiss % Kick on the side of the rope.
r. .ae same exhibition a horse, which
=. many Years had to be bound on the
S.oanu to be shod, suffered the black
SIN 70 operate on him without attempt
~ i KICK, while secured in the man
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03

Scovilrs SarsaparilIa and Etillingia, or
Blood and Liver Syrup, will restore perfect
health TO the physical organization. 1t is,
indeed, q strengthening syrup, pleasant to
take. and has often proven itself TO be the
best blood purifier ever discovered, effect
ually curing scr0fula, syphilitic disorders,
weakness Of the kidneys, erysipe' as, malaria,
ali nervous disorders ard debility, bilious
complaints and all diseases indicating an
impure condition Of the blood, liver, kidneys,
stomach, etc. Il corrects indigestion, espe-
cially when the complaint IS Of an exhaustive
nature, having q tendency to lessen the vigo1
Of the brain and nervous system
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03

Tn VoLTAIc BRIT Co., of Marshall,
Mich, offer to send their celebrated ELEc-
TRo-VoLTAIc BKLT and other ELECTRIC AP-
PxIANcEs on trial for thirty days, to men
(young or oldl afflicted With nervous debil-
ity, loss of vitality and manhood, and all
kindred troubles. Also for rheumatism,
neuralgia, paralysis, and many other dis
eases. Complete restoration to health, vigor
and manhood guaranteed. No risk is incur
red IS thirty days trial is allowed. Write
them at once for illustrated pamphlet free.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03
He that doeth no injury. fears no injury
AnOther Lille Saved .

About two years ago, prominent citizen
of Chicago was told by his physicians that he
must die. They said his system was go
debilitated that there was nothing left to
build on. He made up his mind to try ''new
departure He got some of DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery and took it ac-
cording to directions. He began to improve
at once. He kept up the treatment for some
months and is to-day we'll man. He says
the Discovery" saved his life.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03
What men want is not talent. it is purpose

Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is a most valuable medicine forladies
of all ages who may be afflicted with any
form of disease peculiar to their sex. Her
remedies are put up not only in liquid forms
but also in pills and lozenges in which forms
they are securely sent through the mails.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03

s.Rough on Dentist,s Tooth Powder.
Smooth, refreshing harmless, Elegant, cleans
ing.preservative and fragrant ! sc. Druggists
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03
s. Frail.y, Thy Name is woman"
hat She Is frail, often in body,

That she is frail, often in body,
lis true, tbs true, tbs pity.
And pity it's, It's trueH
DR.. Pierce's tsFavorite Prescription is the
best restorative tonic for Physical frailty in
women, or female weaknesses or derange-
ments. BY druggists Price reduced to one
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03

cream Balm to all Hay Fever sufferers. it's.
In my 0Oinion, sure cure. was afflicted
for % years. and never before found perma-
nent rellek. II. HAsKTNs, Marshfeid. VT
Han EKvKR- / have been q Hay-Fever
sufferer for three years; have often heard
EIyss Cream Balm spoken OF II the highest
terms. used Il, and with the most wonder
tuI succens-T =. 3. GEnns Syracuse, n. =.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03

.;., .sussermalk has takeR the place Of
,.saois ~ Iowa since the prohibitory law
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03

A broken promise---I'n pay Jon as soon a.
cef some money.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03

The reputation Of
Hostetter's stomach
Bitters as a preven-
tive of epidemics, a
stomacnic, an iavig-
GRANT, a general re-
storatIve. and q speci-
nc for fever and ague
indigestion, bilious
affections, rheuma-
tisYn, nervous de-
bIlity, constit ltional
weakness, is estao-
lished upon the
sound basis of more
than twenty " ara
experience, and can
no more be SHAKEN by
the c lap ira p nos
trums of unscienfific
pretenders. than the
everla sting hills by
the winds that rustic
through their dcfiles
For sale by all Drug
gistS and Dealers
=
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03
Thfn People

"Wells Health Renewer'' restores health and
vigor, cures dyspepsia. sexual debility. 81.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03

Flies. reaches, ants bed bugs, rats, mice, chip
hunks, cleared out by Rough ON Rats. "15c.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03

Full oft we feel the surge Of tears,
Yet JOY has light for al the years.
To all whose hair Is getting thin,
Our Carboline VIII keep il in.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03
Pig-headed people are generally bOres.
WrerIxen AranI,nnh.

Victims of youthful indiscretions suffering
from nervous debility lack of self-confdence,
impaired memory, and kindred symptoms,
should send three letter stamps for large illus
trated treatise, giving means of certain cure,
with numerous testimonials Address Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo, N. Y
The moaning of the tied is heard in the
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03

Piso's remedy for Catarrh is certain cure
for that very obnoxious disease.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-03

If you are failing: broken. worn out and ner-
vous.use wells Health Remover. PSI. Drgts.
The Press., 1884-08-28

times day if you like, and to remain in the surf during your interval of rest. You can also go grabbing and rowing on the little lakes. You can go far out to sea on the yachts that make twice daily trips, you can bury yourself in the sand on the beach, and you can walk from one end of the town to the other in your bathing suit. But you cannot walk through the camp meet ing grounds in that toggery. No, you would be arrested if you attempted that feat. It would look little too free and easy and disrespectful besides, the com ical sight of bather in full costume might the younger and lighter hearted worship pers.
 And then you can go to church here all day long. The auditorium seats six .hous- and people, the tabernacle is close beside it, the temple is within a stones throw, the Salvation Army holds forth in a tent hard by, and throughout the day services are held at all these places. Good people, and those who, are not so, go from one meeting to another, and frequently to all, iu the same hour The surf meetings held on the beach of Sunday evenings at six o'clock, are attended by from fifteen to twenty thousand people, and then some- thing interesting is always going on here in the way of conventions, reunions and lectures. In truth the person is unreason- able who cannot be entertained amid the versatile attractions of Oc an Grove life. Among the sights of the grove is, near the auditorium, complete miniature rep resentation of moder,I Jerusalem and it's suburbs, which is 1-15O of it's Teal size. Everybody who comes here visits Jerusa- lem, and ano: her. pleasant trip is to Long I Branch, just five miles up the coast.
The Press., 1884-08-28
Letter from the Seaside.

am here in this city by the sea; this Methodist camp-meeting with modern i'm provements. My! how civilization im- proves things, even religion. What native born American is not acquainted with the old-fashtoned camp-meeting, with it's hard ships and hard cider, it's vociferous and athletic piety! But more of this here after.
 I came here in rain-storm, when every thing was muddy, sticky, vile. A rainy day on the ragged edge of the Atlantic is too much water for pedo- Baptist, it is per-irrigation. You must either sit in your cheerless, fireless 9x1O room and try to read, or go to the hotel parlor to be an- noyed by children of all ages and every vo- cal register, or by some young lady who plays the ''music of the past" on piano out of tune.
 But the scene changes. The sun smiles kindly on Ocean Grove, and it is now warm enough, dry enough, wet enough, except for chronic weather pessimist. The season has reached that popular plane known as the height. That at this Meth odist arcadia means camp-meeting time, and vast number of people are gathered here. Indeed the crowd at this resort seems greater each succeeding season. During this carnival fortnight, hotels, cot tages, and the hundreds of tents spread through the grove are crowded beyond all comfort, no iberality of preparation ever having been known to afford adequate ac- commodations for camp-meeting.
 Ocean Grove, as you know, is controlled by an association of Methodists, and the annual camp-meeting is the chief feature of the season; the time for the gathering of the filthy lucre as we'll as church re- cruits. This is not fashionable resort, but very popular, very pleasant, quiet and good, the laws of the association being stringent on many points. No rowdyism is permitted, no whiskey or tobacco are sold, no bathing is allowed on Sundays, no mails go out or come in on that day, nor is there any buying or selling of any kind. The gates of the town are closed and lock ed from midnight Saturday until Monday morning. No dancing is indnlged in here, and giddy young folks seeking that kind of amusement have to betake themselves, to Asbury Park, which is gay, and just across Wesley Lake from the grove.
 But do not imagine that innocent, healthful amusements are discountenanced by the good lawmakers of Ocean Grove. They permit you to go bathing twelve
The Press., 1884-08-28

A T Court of Probate holden at Somers. "A within and for the District of Somers on the 25tb day of August, A. D., 1884.
 Present, SOLOMON FULLER, Esq.,, Judge.
 William J. MalOney of Somers, in said District. having assigned his property to Charles Hubbard of Somers county of Holland, as trustee.
 This court doth appoint the Sd day of September, A. D., 1884, at o'clock D. ., at the Probate Oface in said Somers the time and place for the hearing relative to the acceptance and approval of said tee and is ordered by this Court that public notice of such hearing be given by advertising this order in nswspaper printed in Stafford five days previous te the public signpost in sain town of Somers, and re- turn make to this court. O. rtifed from Record,
 B. CHAS. s. FULLER, Clerk,
The Press., 1884-08-28
.IsTRICT OF STAFFORD a. Proh.,

hISTKICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Probate D Court, August 20, 1884. Estate of Jacob Basch Sons, of the town of Passaic, County of Passaic, co-partnership business under said name and firm. in said District of Stafford 'N ~ ---'' hath limited and allowed three months from date nf of this order for the Creditors of said estate sented insoivent, in which to exhibit their claims against said estate and has appointed Richard S beebe and Chas F. Harwood of Stafford in said Dis tr1ct, commissioners to receive and. examine said ciaims. cernaed by JOHN o. BOOTH, Judge.
 The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at on the 18th days of September and November next at 10 o'clock In the forenoon, each of said days for the purpose of attending to the business of said ap pointment. All parties sending in claims must make f E. s, BEEBE Corn,n;s
 CHAS. F. HARWOOD,} sioners.
 All persons indebted to said estate are to make immediate payment to ! ''' "; -
 EDWIN O. PENNEY Trnstee
The Press., 1884-08-28

A LUCKY INVENTOR. The Milling World says that George Westinghouse, before he invented and perfected his well known air brake, was regarded by number of of his then acquaintances with something approaching pity because of his alleged lack of "gumption." His air brake was a success, and his friends began to think there was something in him after all. His automatic engine added to his fame and bank balance, and he mounted higher in the esteem of his former friends. A few weeks ago a valuable well of natural gas was struck on his premises at Homewood, near Pittsburg. The we'll is 1,58O feet deep, and the How of gas is tremendous, the roar being almost deafening and scarcely endurable to the citizens of the neighborhood. Two other wells are being put down by MT. Westinghouse, and he estimates that his profit therefrom will soon amount to $1, ,OOO day. We don't know what he wants of those wells, as he is not in straitened circumstances, but if some of those former friends, adds the World, don't just about bow down and
 worship him ere long, we'll miss our guess.
The Press., 1884-08-28

FRUIT seems to run in streaks this year. Sec tions where the frost of May 29th totally de- stroyed all apples and other fruit lie very near to other sections where no injury was done to the blossoming trees. The apple crop of New England will come short of supplying the homo demand
The Press., 1884-08-28

A q court of probate holden at Stafford, 26th day of August, A. D., 1884. -
 Present, JOHN Q. BOOTH, Judge.
 the estate of Rachel M Harvey. late of Stafford within said district deceased
 IS ordered by ths court that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Oce in said the 9th day of September 1884, at 10 o'clock a. m., by posting copy of this order on the public sgn-nost in said town of Stafford and by advertising the same in 8 newspaper published in Stafford.
 Certified from Record, JOHN O. BOOTH. Jndoe
The Press., 1884-08-28

BECAUSE of Tuesdays rain the program of the races at Hartford this week is moved along one day, and the conclusion will be on Saturday instead of Friday.
The Press., 1884-08-28

Vox PoPULI, VOx DEF. The HOm meOp0thic M Medicine es bsst adapted for family use are those s.ld at Heald's Pharmacy Stafford Springs. The Gude-sip attached to each bottle enables to treat most of the ordinary ailments common to a family
The Press., 1884-08-28

THE Springfield Republican seems to have stolen the right to use Horace Gree'ey's you lie, you villain !" argument. It filings this ''retort couteous" about quite promiscuous
The Press., 1884-08-28

FRANCE has begun the war against China, but at the outset it looks as if the Chinamen had intelligence in generalship and good mu- nitions of war, and as they have no lack of men, and can easily spare million or two, the Frenchmen may find them harder to sub- due than European powers have been used to find them.
The Press., 1884-08-28

PATHS. The public can be accommodated D at the Stafford Springs House, where increased facilities are now provided for hot and cold baths
 Reasonable charges. k1id 8ss1Fa4Jel E sf MI
The Press., 1884-08-28

A T Court of Probate holden at Stafford. 1A within and for the district of Stafford, on the 18th day of August, A.D 1884.
 Present, JOHN o. BOOTH, Judge. .... On motion of Albert E. Weld, executor, on the estate of Aaron A. Waes late of Union within said This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executor and advertising in newspaper published in Stafford and oy posting copy thereof on the public sgn-posti in ceased last dwet. Certified from Record =
 JOHN o. BOOTH Judve Nz
The Press., 1884-08-28

N. Y. Herald -Nobody's reputation and honor are safe: in this cynical age. For the last ten years Mount Everest, in Nepaul, has been considerest the highest mountain in the world, reaching the re- spectacle height of 29,OO2 feet. Dhaw- alagiri and Kuchinjinga, in the same range, with about 28,0OO feet each shared this honor between them until Major Everest, of the Bengal Engineers, discov- cred their big brothers. Before they were measured Humboldt thought some points in the South American Andes reached the highest altitude on the globe. Aud now comes Capt. J. A. Lawson, who has discovered in the little-known Island of New Guinea peak that beats them all, which he has approiately called Mount Hercules, and fixed it's elevation at 32, ,786 feet above the level of the sea.
The Press., 1884-08-28

Judge Lynde Harrison of New Haven has been chosen chairman of the Connec- ticut state republican committee. Henry B. Harrison, candidate for governor, has arrived home from Vermont, where he has been spending the summer.