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|NATTGE Persons having bus,-
|NOAlODs ness at my Furniture
Store, in my absence, will please call on Mr.
w: d. Gambler, who may be found at ali Ii mes
either In the shops, on the premises, or at his
residence. Undertaking promptly attended
to ct all hours ofthe day or night.
dec26-u I'm. BICKLE
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The Independent says: "Just as the twig
is bent the tree is inclined. Just when
young people begin to samuse themselves
in playing whist they enter the down-hill
path to poker and all other nameless sorts
of card-playing. From whist to betting is
but step; but when once that step is
taken the worst sort of gambling is likely
soon to follow. Those parents who permit
the introduction of cards to their premises
may soon learn that their sons visit gam
bling houses for the most dangerous sort of
amusement Total abstinence from casd-
playing, as well as drinking, is the safest
rule everywhere. Christian parents, par
ticularly, should not allow cards to enter
their dwellings; and if found there they
should go into the fire with no special cere-
mony."
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called Uncle Josh's advice in time and tenn.

called Uncle JOsh's advice in time and tenn
porized. 49,
Kittie could not stand it long, howey er.
and before another moon had come and gone
Reuben was her accepted lover.
The days had begun to lengthen little
when they were made one; and Uncle Josh
hltched up the old marc and drove them to
the little house, which Reuben had bought,
to witness the interesting ceremony. He
was attired in bran new suit of home.spun.
his hair stslicked down. in most remark.
able manner, and his neck encireled bv
broad, white stock. He looked uncomfort-
able, but happy nevertheless (if such an
anomalous condition of affairs may be sup
posed to exist,) and kissed the bride with
much warmth at the first opportunity.
Reuben" he said, as soon as he had his
nephew alone for moment, sshe does look
uncommon nice; but mark my word, don't
60 to showin' of her too much affection-if
you do you'll be sorry for it. Don't be
afraid to jaw her little sometimes; it makes
an agreeable change, an IL do her good
You can't do nothing scarcely with women,
nor children, nor dogs, nor nothin', with too
much affection, don't never forget itr
Reuben's only answer was, 'srn try.''-
But he did not look as if he thought he
would succeed very well-how could he be
expected to on his wedding day?
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THE GAUGE OF PRAYER.
Ks Satan passed through heaven. from

AS Satan passed through heaven, from
A walk on earth, one day,
The Lord looked up and questioned him
'.Didst hear my creatures pray?"
GAY, Lord heard their prayers resount
Whereer listening stood;
But, by my soul! not one of them
Prayed for his brothers good"
Then looked Jehovah IRE and flame,
And spake this fierce decree:
s'Who makes a selfish prayer is thine;
The others come to mep'
Then all that night on heavens walls
The Lord and Satan stood.
To see how many sons Of men
Would pray for brothers good.
Alas! they watched there many an hour,
And yet there came no sounds;
The poor. IL prayed for pennies, and
The rich, ley prayed for pounds;
The ugly ed for beauty. and
The awkward prayed for grace;
The old ones prayed for youthful looks
To hide wrlnkled face;
The limping prayed for healthy joints;
The red-haired prayedsfor brown;
The short ones prayed for longer legs.
The long, to be cut down;
The brown-eyed prayed FOR blue ones,
OThe cross.eyed prayed for straight;
The fat ones prayed for melting down;
The lean ones prayed for weight;
The doctors prayed for sickness, and
The undertaken, death,
The captives prayed for sunshine, and
The phthisicky for breath;
The maiden prayed for lovers VOWS;
The soldier prayed for war;
The beggar prayed for horse to ride;
The drunkard prayed for "more";
The sick man prayed for break of day;
The thief. for longer night;
The miser prayed for more of gold;
The blind man prayed for sight.
At last there came fearful voice
Up to the sta-lit sky;
"Oh! may my uncle's soul this night
Rest with the Lord on high p
There's one for me ~ Jehovah cries.
mot !" the devil said,
"He's heir to all his uncle's wealth,
Hence wants the old man dead!"
Just then there came another voice,
In supplicating tones:-
''Oh may the grave be late to close
Ger Neighbor David's bones!"
There's surely one for me at lastv'
But Satan cried: mot yet!
He merely wants the man to live
Until he pays debtv
And so thew yysited till the stars
Went out at dawn of day;
Then Satan seized his bag of souls,
And sped his homeward way.
Upon high heavens glittering wall
Long had they listening stood;
But not mortal, all that night,
Prayed for bis brothers good
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Among the Whitest Things on Earth

Among the Whitest Things on Earth
Are teeth, beautiful and preserved by
SOZODONT; and the rose is scarce sweeter
than the breath which becomes aromatic
through its influence. 1t is the very pearl
of dentifrices and the surest preventive Of
dental decay in existence. 1t remedies
with certainty canker and every species of
corrosive blemish upon the teeth, and coun-
teracts the hurtful influence upon them of
acidity of the stomach. The formula of it's
preparation includes only botanic ingredi-
ents and it contains only the purest and
most salutary Of these.
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DEALERS AND
CONSUMERS or PAINTS

p6- Read the following for Yourself.
We have Cow in stock the largest and best
stock of PAINTS ever brought to this section,
manufactured by Lucas & Co., the oldest paint
house in Philadelphia.
These Paints are guaranteed to give entire
satisfaction and can be furnished in any tint
or shade desired ct prices to suit the times.
saving of 25 per cent. can be made by their use
and they are always ready for immediste use
presenting smooth. elastic, durable and CLOS.
ened from the material upon which it is used
Read the following guarantee
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 3Oth 1882
Messrs. Berkeley & Co., Stauntop. va, -
DEAR SIRS:-We have not as yet found IL
necessary to issue printed guarantee for orr
Liquid Paints, regarding our position and rep-
utatiOn with the trade as sufficient assurance
that we would not place on the mark ct amin
ferior article. particularly under our brand.
We however will cheerful1y follow the expedi.
emit which has been resorted to by manufacfnr.
ers to Introduce their goods by stating that Mo
will REFUND THE MONEY OR REPA mt
any work with English lead and boiled oil wa
believe Is orthodoxy on which our paint has
been used, that you feel well satisfied hos
proved itself inferior. II further euarantees
are required you may give them On orr an
thority, but we do not think you will ever hear
ofone authentic case Of trouble arisine thyon~h
the use OF our paints.
Yours truly,
JNO. LUCAS CO.
Tnese paints may be obtained by wholesale
CARTER BERKELEY CO..
Juhois co Staunton, Va.
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uOb DllsIoT. IbEAO AsOOT oELOW
st. Charles, Arkansas. August %, 1888.
B. j. KENDALL Co., Gents:-I take pleas
ure in informing you that used nearly all OF
the bottle of Kendalls SPAWN Cure that you
SEM me from st. Louis, according to directions,
and to my satisfaction (and must say to my
surprise) in about two weeks my mare was en-
tirely we'll OF the lameness caused by q bog
SPAWN of over one years standing and in tkree
mare is now entirely we'll and can trot as glib
as ever. l consider the hottie OF KendalPs
SPAWN Cure worth to me $4,000, as the animal
was worthless as she was on three legs and
could scarcely get around on them, and now
she is the finest buggy animal In these parts,
and with the remnant of the bottle after curing
corn on the ball of my big toe that has given
me great great pain for the last two or three
years, have only applied KendalPs SPAWN
Cure four times and the corn now is nearly out
by the roots and without any pain. In short.
think it is the best liniment that is in use. 1
have KendalPs Treatise on the Horse and his
Diseases and would not take any money for
it if could not get another. Hoping you great
success, remain yours, respectfully, ,
Anderson, West Virginia. Sept. Is. 1883.
Please allow me to speak in the highest terms
for my son. in fact, it cured him of bone
affection about the knee that baff1ed the skill
two Of the best NJ Bs' u ety
Supt. of 8. u Y. D.. Greenbrier, West Va.
From the spirit Of the Times Oct. 9. 'S3. !
KFNDALLs SPAWN CURE.zThe SPAWN Cure !
by DR.. B. ]. Kendall Co., Enos-
burgh Fall. VT, is having great success. There
is abundant competition among specifics OF
this kind, but the ingredients of this have real
ly wonderful properties. James A. Wilson,
civil engineer, of Fremont, Ohio, gives strong |
testimonial of a cure effected by 1t in the case |
of one of his horses. The price is 81 per bottle,
and it can be had of any druggist.
Price 81. per bottle, bottles for IS. All |
have it or can get it for you, or it will
be sent to any address on receipt of price by the
B. ]. KENDALL Co, Enosburgh |
Falls, VT.
sold by All Druggists. octl6 'S3-ly.
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TRAVELLERS, GUIDE.
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Connecting direct for all points in the WEST
NORTHWEST, and SOUTHWEST.
Schedule I'm Effect March 3Oth, 1854.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-14
WORSE THAN MURDER.
The Sad Story of Young Girls Ruin
An Editor tor Whom Hanging is
too Good.

LANCASTER, N. H., April l3.
The inquest on the body of Miss Nellie F.
Phelps. who recently committed suicide, has
been completed DR.. Jones testified to treat
ing her for headache April 5th. She was
very melancholy On the 10th he was called
to see her again. She admitted to criminal
intimacy with }. II. Baird, editor of the Re-
publican. She had no friends and wished to
end her life. She told the doctor that she
had taken morphine and hoped she should
die. She said Baird had accomplished her
ruin in Littleton. She loved him and he
ought to marry her.
DIR. Jones left her with the landlady while
he went for another doctor. He was unable
to find one and when he returned the girl wa
unconscious. and remained so until she died
Mrs. Streeter, the landlady, corroborated
the doctors story. The verdict simply states
the cause of her death in accordance with the
foregoing testimony.
Saturday, the streets were filled with an
excited crowd. threatening to tar and feather
Baird unless proceedings were taken against
him. At ll.30 a complaint was sworn out
by the coroner, Wm. Haywood, and Baird
was arrested at his boarding house, where he
had secreted himself, and was taken to Jail to
await examination.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-14
RICHMOND.

The Orient Ice Co. expect to commence
shipping this week.-Although the town in
tended TO adopt the town school book plan
At the last meeting. by some means the neces-
sary arrangements were not made. Conse-
quently pupils will be obliged to furnish
their own books another year,-Capt. A. ID.
Alexander and Geo. b. Randlett have painted
their residences.-A. f. Small is making uni
forms for the band.-Judge Hall has pur-
chased the building on Front street, owned
by DIR. A. Libby and others.-The mud
is 40 deep on Water street. that two children
got stuck, in trying to pass. The utmost eff
forts of Ray Thompson of the Bee. were re-
qured to extricate them.-The statement of
the standing and condition of the Richmond
Savings Bank, ,byF f Richards bank examin-
er,is published this week.lt is reported that 4
machine shop will be built and run here this
season.-The ice left the river April 9th
River closed December 3rd, 'S3.-The X. of
P's are going TO add new decorations to their
hall.-The mother of Mr.. Getchell. Supt. of
the shoe factory, fell on Friday forenoon
and fractured her hip joint. The injured
lady is 10 years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-14
PROBABLY INSANE.
The Mad Act of a Passenger on the
steamer Narragansett IN East River.

NEW YORK. April 13.
While the steamer Nsrragansett, from
Providence, was coming down the East River
this afternoon. c. A. Hsller, passenger,
immped overheard from the upper deck for
ward of the wheel. The steamer was stopped
and boats lowered, but search for the body
was unsuccessful. 1t is thought that he was
struck bv the wheel and killed. During the
night he was seen on deck most of the time.
He did not act like an insane person, although
that was evidently his condition.
In his state room were found two sheets of
paper covered with writing, q part of which
was entirely Eligible. The first was as fol-
lows:
'Narragansett Steamer, Room %.
l don't blame anybody but myself for my
horrible deed. By too much confidence in
man, was abused badly, particularly the
last time, by going into business. lost all
erergv and confidence in myself and dissp-
pointed thereby my best friends and deprived
myself of their sympathy. The same report
of today disturbed my mind, and have to
choose between death and insanity. ch oose
the first. My friends, forgive me and forget
me.
(Signed1 c. F. HALLER."
On the other sheet the following was all
that could be deciphered: at is very hard
to give up the life that could be SO much bet
ter used if proper enegy would be supplied" +"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-14
SPORTING.
THE GREAT RACE.
Arrangements Completed for the Six
Days GO.As.Y .You.Please.

NEW YORK. April l2.
All the arrangements were completed to-
day for the six days go-as-you-please, which
begins at Madison Square Garden on the
2Sth. Thirteen men have entered for the
contest. The winner of the race will take
20 per cent. of the stakes; the second man,
20 and the third 10 per cent The gate re-
ceipts, after the expenses have been paid,
will be distributed to those covering 525
miles or more. The competitors. who have
entered, are: Charles Rowell, Patrick Fitz-
gerald, Robert vint. Geo. d. Noremac.
Daniel J, Herty, Frank Hart. Napoleon
Campana, Alfred Ellison. Samuel Day, Nitaw
Squebow. George Haines, w. W. Lowns-
berry and Charles Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-14
HALLOwELL.

Gen. Luther Stephenson has been engaged
BY John B. Hubbard Post. G. A. r., to de-
liver the Grafton on Memorial Dav. 1t will
probably be delivered in Wilson Hall in the
evening.
On account of the disturbance made by the
skating rink over the sldermen's room, the
assessors have taken a room over Spsulding'
book store, where they will attend to their
business.
Mr.. Chas f. Fuller went to Boston Satur-
day TO assume his position on the Star of the
East which starts on her first trip Tuesday
night. Mr. c. q. Wall goes to-day 20 I'LL
his old POSITION.
Nr. and Mrs. A. A. Heath returned home
Friday evening from their trip to Washing
ton and vicinity with the Raymond excursion
party. They speak in the highest terms of the
arrangements that were carried out to the let
ter, making the trip delightful one.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-14
OBITUARY..
Death Of Hon. Charles X. Mclean Of
East Boston.

BosTos, April IL.
Hon. Charles r. Mclean died at residence
in East Boston this afternoon. aged so years
He was a member of Gov. Robinson's coun-
Gil and took part in the proceedings last
Wednesday. His death was caused bp the
formation of ulcers about the base of the
brain. He was born in Caledonia, n. S.
He came to Boston in 1874 and had been
prominent in business and public affairs for
many years. He served in the common coun-
Gil, board Of alderman, State senate, house of
representative, and was a delegate to the
national convention in 1876. At the time of
his death he was president and treasurer of
the American Tool and Machine Co. and
president of the Massachusetts Charitable
Mechanics Association.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-14
For Blaine.

READING. Pa, April ~.
The republicans of Berne county, which
comprises the Sth congressional district, this
afternoon elected delegates to the national
conv vention and instructed them for Blaine.
ERIE, Pa, April II.
AT the republican convention, today, Jos.
Johnston and +. w. Rehols were elected del
egates from the 27th Congressional district
to the Chicago convention on the pledge to
support Blaine and Lincoln. The district is
Overwhelmingly for Blaine.
New YORK, April r.
Chewing county republicans elected Blaine
delegates TO the Congressional district con-
vention today.
Columbia county elected Blaine delegates
to the State convention.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-14
EASTER SUNDAY.
How the Day Was Celebrated by the
Churches in New York.

New YORK, April l3.
The celebration of Easter by the Episcopal
and Roman Catholic churches here and in
Brooklyn was more elaborate than ever be-
fore. The day was perfect one and all the
churches were crowded. At St. Patricks
Cathedral small part of the throngs sought
to gain admission were successful. Grand
poAtifficial mass was celebrated at 1890.
Elaborate musical services were also rend-
cred in st. AIMS, Stephen. Francis Xaviers,
St. Bernards and Agnes Catholic churches
and in the Episcopal churches. The
florists had great difficulty in filling the orders
for decorations of the churches. 1t is esti-
mated that over one-quarter of million was
expended for this purpose alone.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-14
MAINE DISPATCHES.
A THRILLING STORY.
How the Good Ship Rainier Went
Ashore-Unknown Island Dlscov-
cred.

BATH, April IL.
Further details of the loss Of the ship
Rainier is learned through a letter received
from the frat officer, Mr.. Humphries. The
ship touched at Norfolk Island, 700 miles
east of Australia, and obtained fresh meat
and poultry. On the day of the disaster, a
small island was sighted and passed, but no
other land or shosl was seen. Night set in
so dark that nothing could be seen the length
of the vessel, and the reef on which she
struck was not discovered bv the look out until
close upon it.
A. NJ. Morrison and the mate were both on
deck at the time of the disaster. Mrs. Humph-
reis, daughter of the captain, exhibited rare
fortitude. Her husband was first officer
They were married just previous to the voy-
age. The valuable wedding gifts were on
board. Daylight showed them the true stu
No land was in sight. Several Indian canoes
shortly appeared. however, making for the
ship. The Indians ware friendly, and they
conducted the ships people to Ujaal Island
some ten miles distant. During this and the
succeeding day the crew were employed in
saving all that possible from the wreck.
When the vrssel begun to break up, the per
sonal effects, provisions and livestock were
safely landed.
A fine new piano, a wedding present from
the captain to his daughter. could not be
saved. The island is two miles long and one
and one eighth wide, and is inhabited by some
80 Indians. 1t is governed by a King, who Of
tered the use of his cabin to Captain Nor
rison.
On the island is an abundance of water and
plenty of cocoanuts, bread fruit, mangoes,
etc. A boat was dispatched by the captain
and picked up by the British ship Cataline,
and taken to Saigon. 1t was in charge of
the second officer, and letters to parties were
mailed at the above post. The natives can
not tell when a vessel will come to the island.
One comes there once OF twice year. They
will probably remain there until taken of.
The captain says he will do what he can in
saving the cargo, believing the cases of oil
will float when the ship breaks up.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-14
POLITICAL
DON'T WANT 1T.
Samuel J. Tilden Absolutely Decline.
to Permit His Name to Go Before
the National Convention.

WASHINGTON, Abril 10.
The Evening Star prints the following
special from n. Y:
Mr.. Tilden has absolutely declined TO per-
NIT his name to go before the National con-
vention at Chicago as a candidate for presi-
dent. He has completed letter which will
be addressed to the chairman of the New
York democrat State convention or to the
chairman of the New York delegation to
Chicago, in which he announces that he is
not a candidate. Ii sets forth his reasons
more emphatically than his letter 10 the New
York delegation to Cincinnati in 1850 and
includes some references personal to himself.
He believes the democratic nominee should
be one who could enter on the work of refor-
nation as the head of the government with
rnvarying vigor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-14
Advice to Moshers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of
your rest by . sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain Of cutting teeth? If so, send
at once and get bottle of Mrs. WiNsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHISa.
Its value is incalculable. Il will relieve the
poor little sufferer immediately. Depend
upon it. mothers, there is no mistake about
it. Ii cures dysentery and diarrhoes,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in-
tismmation, and gives tone and energy TO the
whole system. MRs, WINsLow's SoorHrNa
SrRur FoR CHILDREN TEsrHING is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicisns in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the werld. Price
a5 cents bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-14
PORTY-EIGHvH CONGRESS.
First SessiOn.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, April L.

WAsHISGToS, April l2.
Mr. Regan of Texas. from the committee
on commerce, reported back resolution
calling on the secretary of the treasury for
copies OF any correspondence now pending
with subordinate officers of customs at New
York, as 10 the Interpretation and construc-
ton of section 1854, revised statutes and the
civil service law with reference to the pref
erence given in appointments TO honorably
discharged soldiers and sailors; adopted.
Under the call of committees, the following
reports were submitted
by Mr. Dorsheimer of New York, from
the committee on the judiciary, to make bills
OF lading conclusive es idence in certain cases :
House calendar.
By Mr.. Poland of Vermont, from the same
committee, regulating appeals from the Su-
preme court of the Territories and the Dis-
trict of Columbia; calendar.
BY Mr.. Peters of Kansas, from the com.
mlttee on commerce, to promote the efficiency
OF the revenue marine service; committee of
the whole
BY Mr.. Green of North Carolina. from the
committee on agriculture, for the relief of
fruit growers and to encourage the cultiva-
ton of fruit; committee of the whole. It
allows fruit growers to manufacture brandy
from the product of their orchards without
payment of tax
BY Mr.. Skinner of New York, from the
committee on postoffices and postroads, grant
ing letter carriers and clerks in first class
offices 80 days leave of absence; House cal
endar.
BY Mr.. Lowering of Massachusetts, from
the committee on labor. for the adjustm mt
of the accounts of laborers arising under tho
eight hour law committee of the whole.
Public business was then suspended and
the House proceeded to the consideration of
resolutions expressive of regret at the death
of the late Thos. Herndon of Alabama.
After eulogies by Messr.. Jones, Forney,
Horr, Do~d, Culberson, Henderson, Herbert,
Shelley and Otis, the House, as a mark OF
respect to the memory of the deceased, at
3 45 adjourned.