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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04
His alipperx Sslas. Eye.

"The Squire" says the author Of "The
Hoosier Schoolmaster," 'wore one glass eye
and wig. The glass eye Was constantly
slipping out of focus. and the wig turning
around sidewise on his head whenever he
addressed the people Of the Flat Greek Dis.
trict." Sad spectacle. Parker's Hair Bal
sam preserves and promotes the growth of
the natural hair. 1t also restores the natural
color to hair which has faded or become gray.
Clean, elegant, beneficial, highly perfumed.
may7W&S&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04
General News.

During the past decade there has been an
average of $50 hotel fires yearly.
Forty million acres in Texas are devoted
to educational purposes.
A vassar girl writes 81 haven't seen a
man in month of Sundays. We were out
taking constitutional Saturday and came
across q scarecrow in corn field. All the
girls ran for it at once, and only managed
to secure part of one of the skirts OF its
coats. Still, it was something. - hfts6urg
Chronieie Telegraph.
A pious Christian lady of Louisville, con.
trasting the past with the present, said re-
Gently "Then we had golden sermons il
wooden pulpits nov we have wooden ser
mons in golden pulpits." Her latter asser
ton is a little too sweeping. There are some
brazen sermons. and lots of mortgaged pull
pits at the present time.
John L. Sullivan has returned to Bostor
from his triumphal tour across the CONT
nent. II is understood that Mr.. Sullivan vii
lecture this year before the Concord Schoo
Of Philosophy on The Whatness of the
Finite Henceforth, or the Ultimate Environ
ment of the Protoplastic Germ; a monograph
in four rounds. Philadelphia Press.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04
The Chicago Convention.

The Chicago convention assembled yes
terday at the appointed hour and proceed
cd to organize. Hon. John X. Lynch of
Mississippi was chosen temporary chair
man. the vote standing Lynch t32, Powell
Clayton 3s7. Mr.. Clayton is Blaine man.
but did not obtain all the Blaine strength
In the vote. Many of Mr.. Blsine's friends
were opposed to making any test Of
strength OF candidates in the vote for
chairman and some Of them voted for
Lynch. If. however. the vote for Clayton
be taken as the strength Of Mr.. Blaine on
the first ballot. it follows beyond doubt
that Mr.. Blaine will be nominated as sooa
rs any attempt is made to concentrate the
opposition upon any one Of the opposing
candidates When that point Is reached
votes enough will go to Blaine from the
other candidates to nominate him. The en-
thusiasm for Blaine Is tremendous. His
friends feel certain of victory. Il is
doubtful if ballot can be reached to-day.
but tomorrow we believe the candidate
will be nominated and have no doubt II
will be JAMES G. BLAiNE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04

At the convention which re-nominased Mr..
Reed as the candidate for Congress of the
fret district republicans he touched upon the
doings Of the democrats in Congress as fol-
lows;
AT the opening of the Congress the repub-
lican minority with faith in the right of the
majority to rule which showed their attach
ment to the great principle which underlies
our institutions, offered and urged upon them
\ change of those barriers to business which
are called rules Of the House Of Representa-
tives which would have given them complete
power of action as well as complete RESPONSE
bility. This proposition they voted down.
They seemed unwilling to trust themselves.
Probably the verdict Of the country will be
that on that one point alone they we're right
The frss duty which they felt called upon
to perform vas to change the tariff Nov to
change the whole tariff schedules 10 = serious
matter. Congress has . right to change the
tariff; il ought to change il IL IL 10 wrong.
Nevertheless, the proposal to change it 10 .
serious matter. just zee how il affected two
glasses of people, and through them thous-
ands and thousands Of others. First. the i'm
porter doesn't know just what to do in his
business. If the duty is nov 50 per cent.
and he imports and the duty is then lowered
to 20 per cent he must compete with some.
body at 10 per cent. disadvantage. However,
the bonded warehouse system helps him out
and he 10 reconciled somewhat. because he
thinks lower duties will mean more business.
But the manufacturer has no consolation.
He does not keep his mills At full speed be-
cause his product may become loss ;he does
not stock up with his raw material be-
cause its value may be changed; he cannot
stop because his plant and his organization
~hi suner. In word, = proposed change in
tne tarin pending in Congress, may be worse
ior the manufacturer than the actual passage
o. bad tarid. OF these damaging periods
Of uncertainty the manufacturers have had
we within the last two year,, one preceding
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04

FOR GOvERNOR,
FREDERICK R0BIE.
Republican County Convention,

The republican voters Of Kennebee county are re-
quested sepd delegates to Convention 70 be holden
sf Neonian Hall. Augusta On Thursday the es<h day
Of june at 10 10 A. VI. for the purposs Of noninzf
ing two candidates. for senators, candidate for
Judge Of Probate. candidate Tor Register Of Pro-
bate, candidate for sheriff, candidate for Clerk Of
Courts ca .didste for County Attorney. and can
didate tor County Treasurer. ard TO trsnsAet any
other business which may properly come before the
convention.
The basis Of representation wiii Be- ~ follows
Every city town and plantation VII BE- entitled TO one
delegate and an additional delegate for every rs votes
cast for the republican candidate for Governor at
the election Of iss2 fraction Of 10 votes In excess
MS votes win BE- entitled to additional deieGzfe
The several cities, towns, and plantations. are en-
titled N, the foIlowinx number Of de.~1at<s.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04

Great age carries with it . certain respect
ability whether it attaches to . person or
thing. This is seen particularly in the case
Of Johnson's Anodyne Liniment. which is
the most marvellous internal and external
remedy ever discovered. II ought to be
kept in every house.
II farmers and others continue to buy dust
and ashes put up in packs and sold for con-
dition powders il wont be our fault. We
have exposed the swindle time and again.
Sheridan's Powders are the only kind We
know of worth carrying home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04

On account Of the sudden changes in
the temperature at this season and in this cli-
mate. it is almost impossible to keep free
from colds and coughs; but a prompt use
of N. H. Downs Vegetable Balsamic Elixir
will prevent any serious result from sudden
cold and effect speedy cure. If you are
bilious, or have the jaundice. sick headache
or dizziness. try Baxters Mandrake Bitters.
june3. eod&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04
Hucklen's Aru,ca salve.

The BKsr SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns. and ali Skin Eruptions. ant
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
II is guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, F. G. Kins
man 4 Co. decld&wly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04

Hiram d. Maxneld, formerly of Silver
Sprins, r. L., has no doubt about the wonder.
full curative powers of Kidney Wort. He
was so afflicted with Kidney Complaint thai
he could not stand on his feet from pain and
weakness. As soon as he commenced using
Kidney Wort he experienced immediate re-
lief and at once began to grow strong and
was relieved of all pain and unpleasantness
He says Il know I have been cured BY
Kidney-Wo ort."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04
SPECIAL RATES
-FoR THE
CAMPAIGN.

On account Of the coming political campaigns, and
IN ald The Republcan cause ~ much ~ possible.
shai offer special rates for both the DAILY and
WEEKLY KESSEBEc JOURNAL during the coming
months.
by offering the papers at less price for the cam.
paisn We do no Injustice 10 subscribers and trust
they viii do what they to extend the circulation
Of the Journal
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04
SPRAGUE & SON.

On his way to Chicago Senator Hoar. OF
Massachusetts, publicly declared that. as
between Arthur and Blaine. his vote would
be for Blaine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04

The greenback party in its prospectus
announces that II knows no East. no
West. no North. no South" A statement
st what II does know. says an exchange,
would be much m ore to the purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04

IL bound to rise. Crowd down and smother
the truth ~ you may concerning Thomas
Eclecsric Oil yet the facts will rise up that it
is one Of the best remedies for aches, sprains,
and pains that has ever been invented.
june2$&wlw2p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04

More mothers. more fathers. more children
made happy bv the use Of Jadwin's Pine Tar
Syrup than BY all the other known remedies
on earth. For sale by Allen & Co.
apr7t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04

The persistent claim oil the Arthur men
In New York that q majority of the dele
CATION was for the President. resulted in
a declaration for Blaine signed by twenty
eight members of the delegation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04
State of Maine.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,
Augusta, Mar 9. 1884.

Augusta, Mar 9, 1884.
The undersigned. Committee of the Executive
Council, appointed in accordance with the following
Resolve OF the Legislature approved March IA. iss3.
hereby "solicit proposals from cities. towns and indi
viduals as an inducement to the location of new
insane hospital"
"Resolve for the appointment Of q committee OF
the Executive Council to solicit proposals for the
location OF a new Insane Hospital.
Whereas, The insane hospital Is now full and over
flowing with patients, and has been enlarged from
time time that 1t will be necessary to es-
tablish another insane hospital: therefore.
Resolved That the governor and council appoint
a committee from their own number to solicit pro
posals from cities, towns and individuals, an in
ducement the location of said hospital to procure
plans of said hospital and estimate Of the cost OF
the same to CONSIDER the best method for the state
to adopt in Its construction and any other matter
legtimateIy connected Herewith, and submit re-
port upon the whole matter to the next legislature.
during the first week Of its session"
Such proposals" sealed. and with the nature Of
the contents endorsed envelopes, will be received
up June goth. 1884, by the Secretary Of State, Au
gusta, Maine.
NICHOLAS FEssENDEN,) Committee
JOHN r. SwAsEY, Of
SILAs c. HATCH. Ex. Council.
marSd-eod3m
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04

In accordance with instructions a. given By the
convention of iss2 the county committee viii BE- In
session at the hall the day Of the convention from
%. N until 1870 A. NJ. TO receive the credentials
OF Delegates. Per order Of the
KgrUnLcAs COUNTY COMMITTEE.
Augusta, May u. 1874.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04
We will send the


TO new subscribers, at 80 cemts M0sth, but not
for longer period than TIL the close OF the National
campaign, or November Is.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04

You may hurrah for Blaine and Lincoln
from now until election day and not get
hoarse If you will only use Jadwin's Pine
Tar Syrup. Eor sale BY Allen and Co.
spr7+&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04

CAMPAIGN WEEKLY

till after tn. state election In September for 10 cens
or t after the Presidential election In November for
50 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04

These offers do not apply to parties out Of the
State.
Cash TO accompany the order In all cases.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-04

A6Having secured the services Of First-Class
Workmen from Boston,I am prepared - do all kinds
of Marble Work in satisfactory manner. Plans
and designs furnished for all kinds Of work.
mar25deod3m
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-02-29
The Human Figure.

The height of the human figure is
six times the length of the feet.
Whether the form is slender or plump
the rule holds good; any deviation
from it is departure from the high
est beauty in proportion. The Greeks
made all their statues according to
this rule. The face from the highest
part of the forehead, where the hair
begins, to the chin, is one-tenth of the
whole stature. The hand, from the
wrist to the end of the middle finger,
is the same, From the top of; the
chest tosthe highest point of The fore
head is the seventh. If the face,
from the roots of the hair to the chin,
be divided into three equal parts, the
first division determines the place
where the eyebrows meet, and the
second the uostrils.s The height from
the feet TO tho top Of Che head is the
distance bctwe9n the cxtremitics o.
tho tlngoIs WHOM the arms are cxten,
dnd Az N
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-02-29
Big Words.

Big words are favorites with pe0-
pie of small ideas and weak concep-
tions. Theyare sometimes employ
ed by men of mind, when they wish
to use language that may the best
conceal their thoughts. With few
exceptions, however, illiterate and
half-cducated persons use more "big
words" than people of thorough edu-
cation. 1t Is a very common but
egregious mistake to suppose that
the long words are more genteel than
the short ones--just as the same sort
of people imagine that high colors
and tlashy figures improve the style
of dress. They are the kind of folks
who don't begin, but commence"
They don't live, but "reside." They
don't so to bed, but mysteriously
"retirc, "nor eat but par
take of Refreshments" They are
never sick, but Extremely indis-
posed;" and instead of dying, at last,
they "deccase." The strength of the
English language is in the short
words-chiefly monosyllables Of Sax
on derivation; and people who, are in
earnest seldom use other Love, hate
anger, grief and joy, express them
selves in short words and direct sen,
tences; while cunning, falsehood and
aflectation delight in what Horace
calls rerba sesqaipeddlia- words {:
foot and a haltF long,. 4
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-02-29
MACEDONIA, KY.
February, %, 1884.

=
Mr.. NJ. +. Carncs shot at Il fine
buck few days ago but got no meat.
LEAD me to the rock that is high.
er than J." is j. w. Collins last fa-
vorite. It's a fine specimen of the
feminine gender.
Mr.. j. w. McCarrell of this place
rode into a swollen stream at Sand
lick bridge, few days ago, and mar
rowly escaped being drowned: his
mule came in contact with very
steep bank and being unable to as
cend Mr.. Nc left the mule to save his
own life and but for the skill Of Mr..
James II. Brown the mule would
have drowned.
Little Horace, son of our friend
Tilson White, fell and stuck very
ugly rough piece of bark in his eye Il
few days ago. He was blind from
the effects for several days and fears
were entertained that he would lose
his eye, but luckily his eye was not so
badly injured, but is improving very
fast.
DR.. ID. NJ. White, Of this place, re
coived a telegram from his brother al
Mecca, Tenn. on the 4th inst, asking
him to come Immediately to his
mother who was ill; he started al
once and reached his destination oil
the night Of the 9th only to find his
mother corpse. She leaves great
many friends and relatives in this
part WHO regret to hear of her sud
den death. The Doctor is expected
to return in few days.
A heavy wind storm passed thi'
way last Tuesday prostrating tree
and fencing, unroofing buildings anC
doing considerable damage to proper
ty genera ly; smoke house wa
blown away for Mr.. E. c. Hoppe
and barn belonging to Mrs. Alex
andcr was blown down and one o
her sons seriously wounded by tn
falling debris, One house at Dawson
was removed from its pillars. Gu
roads are all more OF less blockadet
with fallen timbers.
Married at the residence of tn
brides mother near this place OH tn
2lst inst, Mr.. John Fuller of this vi
ciuity to Miss Nancy Pollard Esq. j
r. Fuller o!liciated. May they live
: long aud happy life.
RoUGH AND READY.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-02-29

Phil Anthropy is doing an immense
amount Of good IN this hourOfgener- |
al distress. --Snste journal
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-02-29

The Florida sponge crop asslounts
10 100000 q year. Us a wcnder the
State is not entirely absorbed. Eliz-
abcthtown News
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-26
Pct Dogs in Difi Guilty.

New ork Letter.
Two ladies, strangers, one tall and slender,
the other short and plump, both young aud
elegantly dressed, and each dragging in
her wake dog, came together about
$50 Saturday evening at S4veutie.h street
and Third avenue. The ladies would have
passed. each other without incident were it
not that the short young lady's frowsy Scotch
terrier insisted on scraping an acquaintance
with the tall young laiy's spaniel. The
terrier was so impetuous that before bis mis-
tress could divine his intention he
bad slipped his leading thong from her
grasp and was caporins nadly about the
other. The tall young lady had become
alarmed az the fierce onslaught OF the ter
rie-, and sarieked out: sect away you horr I
beast" and to facilitate his departure she
took up tho slack Of the rope-none too long
before--attaelsd 10 hex Jog. All liftii !,
that unhappy brute ciear Of the sidewalk,
commenced . turn as If on pivot
In an instan; the spaniel became in truth
the satellite OF his mistress. and as the perth
nacioas little terrier chased the flying dog
the tys.andefs commenced to wonder If the
terrier woalI catch up, his mistress seize him
or the pivcte young iaiy have IN attack Of
vertigo bsfore her unfortunate pup was
stransisi JsS as the !ass seemed Imminent
the short yo9ag LADY caught her pup, ealled
it naughty little doggie; the tall young
lady soothed hers, which WIS acting II -
had bone in bis throat, aDG thea the ~
hcert.lh dispersed the crowd
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-26
], Good VIC, influence.



A judicious wife Is always nipping OF from
her husbands moral nature little twigs tina.
are growing in wrong directions She KEEPS
him IN shape by continual pruning
Tho wis,st things q man commonly does
are those which his wife counsels him to do
\ wife is a grand wielder of the moral prun-
inE-lnfc.
If Johnson's wife had lived Tiers would
have been TO boarding up Of orange peel. no
touching all the posts in walking along the
streets. no eating and drinking with dis
gnStipg voracity II Oliver Goldsmith had
been married he never would have worn that
memorable and ridiculous coat
Whenever You find a man whom YOU know
little about. oddly dressed. or talking alb
surdly, or exhibiting eocentricity Of manner.
you may bc sure that he is no; a married
man, tor the corners are rounded of-the
little shoots pared away-in married men.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-26
4 Thoughtful Father.
TMal,iletown Transcript

tAHluicloWn lldllscTipii
My son" said thoughtful father with \
fair bald head and kind blue eve, Il CO.
serve with feelings of deep regret that YOU
have been reading 'Bow-leSged Jake. or the
Road Agents Retreat Il is no; eyoa!
book, my son, and a continued .er1sssl ~
such literature may wean YOU from that path
which leads IL siccess and honorable position.
Il would break my poor heart. John Henry.
10 have you become road agen, or pirate or
burglar for the mere pittance that such cali
ines bring To those who pursue them. when
there are such grand opportunities for youth.
energy and talent in this great cogn;ry Law
that book aside and he patient, my son, and
in time you may be able TO steal the entire
capital of great hank No self-resYscting
and careful yoang man would ADOPT tie pro
fesSion Of road agent when. By littls time
and preparation, be can get 20 lie Igssiica;
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-26
AcAsE OF REAL DISTRESS.
An Appeal TO Local Pride, and the
Results Thereof.


One of the most singular traits of our CON-
mon humanity is the fact that no matter
how arctically Indifferent the citizen of a
particular locality may be to his neighbors
while at home, he no sooner becomes trav-
eler than his local pride sticks out like a peg
on hat rack, and at a minutes notice.
The other morning, while the east-bound
overland was stopping al Council Bluffs, a
man suddenly climbed into one Of the Pull
man cars, and exclaimed in an anxious vcice:
SIS there southern man aboard!'
"There is sab. From Nothe Carliny, sah!'
responded a gentleman attired in black
suit, velvet vest, and leg boots, those ante
belium landmarks Of the sunny south.
Then appeal TO you to aid a case OF real
distress, said the stranger. Il give dollar
myself" and he dropped dollar into his own
hat
"Im from Florida, sab" said a thin man
farther along, 'and make it 81"
If there's anybody here from Wisconsin,"
said stoat-looking party in jeans, suppose
we subscribe So apiece
ats go!' shouted fellow-citizen to the
last speaker, pulling out his pocketbook.
New York says s." snapped out stylish
looking young fellow, Tipping gold piece
down tie aisle.
$50 does Massachusetts" coolly chimed in
Boston man, dropping greenback into
the delighted collectors hat
Gentlemen" quietly announced a solid
looking passenger, ''the Keystone state pities
the starving family, or whatever it is, just
s10,h and he counted out the coin.
illinois goes that one better" and a trav-
eler with wheat futures" look fished out
three fives.
Just Pass this up, please said st. Louis
pork packer, handing the Chicago man u
twenty, with grim smile.
"Ihe poor widow catches Utah for s25,"
said another man, amid a general smile.
put Wyoming down for thirty" and big
cattle ranger began uDwrapping his wallet.
"The Silver state says thirty five" shouted
n big fellow with a sack Of specimens, who
bad been unsrapping his money belt.
III the returns are all in,' finally said a
man, with big felt bat and n nugget breast
pin, rs lie stood pand looked around calmly,
Il should like TO ask if there is another Cali
fornian present"
There WIS 10 response.
"Ali right" said the gentleman from the
Comstock. "Then I'll subscribe for him.
Here's 500 from the Sunset state" and he
dumped the gold into the already heavily
weighted hat, just as the whistle blew and
the collector started for the door.
"Who dill sou say all that money was fore
shouted several, Us the train slowly pnlled
out.
What forl Why, for beer!' yelled tie
man with the lat, and at the same moment
about dozen mere old buns and tramps
crnwled out from under a fiat car and
executed wild scalp dance of joy as the
train disappeared around the curve.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-26
The Convention Reporters AT Chicago

Fred MuzZy III Commercial Gazet,e.
The press gathering at Chicago was not
able one, and probably not n journal in the
land was unrepresented there, and the list
included a large majority of .he most IA
nous names in the newspaper profession.
The character of the work turned ont from
this hot, tumultTous, busy think and work
shop is remarkably good when we consider
that the pencils go rapidly On with hardly a
pause while the jokes and criticisms with
ornamental explosives circulate, and the din
is incessant, and, hotilnes, the great convcn-
tion is roaring like storm at sea. Indeal
some OF the brightest ami most interesting.
Us wei as picturesque reports are ground out
under these circumstances and at a fever
heat Of inspiration and eNhilaratiou. What
would your serp1on-wIfiter or lecture-maIcr
or book writer think Of writing under such
circumStaEces-with 1900 people roaring
aiouJ his ears, telegraph boys falling over
INN, salles and retorts passing and a hig
nag waving. and yelling lunatics dancing on
the tablet Work done in this way is usually
terse, vigorous and picturesque. There is no
time FOR fine writing, and in this the rea Ter
is generally the gamer. The only papers
that had time for fine writing ut Cbira,o
we're the Chicago papers themselves, aud tie
result IN some Instances, was diabolical