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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11

The skating Kinks are crowding the theatre
cal shows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11

Singing, irritation, Inflammation. all kid.
ney and urinary complaints, cured by "Buchu.
Paiba." 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11
The Hope OF The Nation

Children, slow in development, puny,
scrawny and delicate, use Wells Health
Remover"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11

H-MUsIC LEssoNs.-In classes OF three
"a lessons, SO; at the Hallowell Classical
Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11
UNPARALLELED!

with each number Of DEMOREsTs MONTHLY
MAINLINE viii be given a full size Fashionable
Pattern Of any size or style selected making twelve
patterns during the year, value Of over three doll
lars. besides the most popular, entertaining and
useful magazine. Single copies, zoe. yearly a.
Street, New York. noy1sd&W4w --'.a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05
Blunders of the Absent-Minded

Absent minded people make queer blum
ders Rev. Jonathan Edwards, the great
New England preacher, who died of small
pox when out riding asked small boy who
bowed as he opened the gate for him "Whose
boy are you, my little msn?' Noah Clark's,
boy, SIR" was the reply. When he returned
the same boy appeared and opened the gate.
Whose boy are vou?" asked Edwards.
"Noah Clark's, sir. The same boy | was a
quarter of an hour ago, sir The first Lord
Lyttleton was terribly absent minded. He
fell into the river once and sank twice before
he remembered he could swim, thus coming
near committing the egregious blunder OF
drowning A clergyman walking ond day in
the country was in deep thought He was
so accustomed to riding that when he reached
the toll gate he cried out
Here, what's to pay?'
PAY for what?" said the gate-keeper.
"My horse" replied the preacher.
What horse? You've got no horse.
"Bless me" looking down to his legs. 81
thought was on horseback. Al the Tea'
Round,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05
ChinneyS.

In the year 1900 chimnevs were scarcely
known in England; one only was allowed ir
a religious, one in a mayor house, and one II
the great hall of a castle or lords house ;but in
other houses the smoke found its way out as
it could. The writers of the fourteenth cen
tury seem TO have considered them the
vest invention of luxury In Henry VIII
reign the university of Oxford had no fire
allow ed for it is mentioned. that after the
students had supped, having no fire in winter
they were obliged to take a good run fol
half an hour. to get heat in their feet before
they retired for the night. Hollinnshead, in
the reign of Elizabeth, describes the rude
moss of the proceeding generation in the arts
of life; There were" SAYS he, very few
chimneys even in the capital towns the fire
was laid to the wall and the smoke issued
out at the door. roof or window. The houses
were wa,tled and plastered over with clay
and all the furniture and utensils were o
wood In 1850, a tax OF two shillings was
laid on chimneys.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05

There are probably hundred or more per.
sons IN this and neighboring towns who dai.
ly suffer from the distressing effects of kid
ney troubles. who do not know that Johnson's
Anodyne Liniment is almost a sure cure. In
severe cases great relief may be obtained. il
not perfect cure.
We notice that agricultural newspapers all
over the country are now exposing the worth
lessness of the large packs of horse and cat
tie powders We put the ball in motion and
claim the credit of it. Sheridan's Cavalry
Condition Powders are absolutely pure, and
are the only kind worth buying.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05

l always keep your medicines in stock
Downs Elixyr is selling better than any
Cough Medicine have, and with good re-
suits.
C. NJ. SMITH, Druggist. Charleston, Mich.
DIR. Baxter's Mandrake Bitters give the
best satisfaction of any medicine | sell.
They have advertised themselves. and | war
rant every bottle. n. DEkRIEF,
Druggist. ICELAND, Mich.
Henry & Johnson's Arnca and Oil Lini-
ment, for external use is equally good.
aprl +eod&wIn
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05
why Incur Torture.

BY disregarding cleanliness of the teeth
and thus encouraging their decay, when
Sozodont, which is delightful to use, pre-
vents the possibility of toothache. by keep
ing the teeth in health No one who has not
used this popular article, can form an ade-
quate idea of how much Improvement de-
fective teeth are susceptible Sozojont is
infinitely to be preferred to abraiding tooth
powders. 1t preserves, not scratches the
enamel. april -eod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05

Swft's Specific entirely vegetable preparation
and sho ud not be confounded with the various SUBJ
stitutes, limitations secret humbugs. "Succus
Alterans," etc. etc, which now being manufac
tured by various persons. None of these contsin
single article which enters into the composition of
s. s. s. There is only Swft's Specific and there
is nothing in the world like it. To prevent disaster
and disappointment, be sure to get the genuine.
Swift's Specific is complete antidote TO Blood
Taint, Blood Poison, Malarial Poison and Skin
Humour }. DICKSON SMITH, NJ. D., Atlanta, Ga.
have had remarkable success with Swft's Spe-
cifc in the treatment of Blood and skin Diseases.
and in Female Diseases. l took it myself for Car.
buncles with happy effect.
ID. q. c. HEERY. NJ. D., Atlanta, Ga.
used Swift's Specific on my little daughter, who
afflicted with some Blood Poison which had re
sisted all sorts of treatment. The Specific relieved
her permanently, and shall use il in my practice.
W. f. BRoNTE, NJ. ID, Cypress Ridge, Ark.
Our treatise Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free to applicants.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
New York Office, 1853 West 23d st. jad2sd
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05

Absolutely the best Porous Plaster ever
made. The Hop Plaster is composed OF
Fresh Hops, Bassms and Gums Weak
Back. Side Ache, Sore Chest, and all pains
are speedily cured hy its use. Apply one.
Only % cts at sny drug store. aprlt&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05
Remark able Escape.

John Kuhn, of Lafayette. Ind, had a very
narrow escape from death. This is his ou n
story: lone year ago | was in the last
stages of Consumption. Our best physicians
gave nv case up. | finally got so low that
our doctor said could not live twenty-four
hours. My friends then purchased a bottle
of DIR. Wm. Halls Balsam for the lungs.
which benefited me. continued until
took nine bottles. I am nov in perfect
health having used no other medicine
april +eod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05
Nfm advertisements.
A Fortune i'm Cattle Raising

THE NEW MEXICO AND COLORADO
RANCH AND CATTLE CO., controlling over
ioOO. GOO acres of the finest grazing lands in New
Mexico and Colorado, is desirous of obtaining the
60 operation Of investors increase their herd to
oO0 head. Yearly increase over 20 per cent. An
nus cash dividend of 10 per cent and upwards from
surplus sales and the herd constantly increasing,
nIars to iIa
E. ID. BARNES, Sec'y,
Mill's Building. 35 Wall ST., New York.
mar6t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05

The voltaic Belt Co., of Marshall, Mich,
offer to send DIR. Dyes Celebrated voltaic
Belt and Electric Appliances on trial. for
thirty days, to men. old and young, afflicted
with nervous debility, lost vitality, and many
other diseases.
See advertisement in this paper.
dscetesdeov&v
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05
HALLS
Vegetable Sicilian
HAIR REVIEWER

was the first preparation perfectly adapt
ed to cure diseases of the scalp, and the
Trst successful restorer of faded or gray
hair to its natural color. growth, and
youthful beauty. 1t has had many i'm
itators, but none have SO fully met all the
requirements needful for the proper treat
ment Of the hair and scalp.
HALLS HAIR REVIEWER has steadily
grown in favor. and spread its fame and
usefulness to every quarter Of the globe.
Its unparalleled success can be attributed
to but one cause; the entire Jalflment Of
its promises.
The proprietors have often been sur
prised at the receipt of orders from re-
mote countries, where they had never
made an effort for its introduction.
The use for short time of HALLS
HAIR REVIEWER wonderfully improves
the personal appearance. 1t cleanses the
scalp from all impurities, cures all hui
mors, fever, and dryness, and thus pre-
vents badness. 1t stimulates the weak
ened glands, and enables them to push
forward q new and vigorous growth.
The effects of this article are not tram
sient, like those of alcoholic preparations,
but remain long time, which makes its
use matter Of economy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05

L. H. Patterson. Copake, N. Y, takes a
true view of the situation. The letter runs
For five years have suffered intensely from
Rheumatism in my chest. Would be in the
doctors hands for two and three months at a
time. At the advice of my son. l tried tth-
lophoros. Imagine my surprise when | was
relieved of all pain after taking one bottle.
1t saved me quite a sum of money, and what
is better. did not have to endure weeks of
agpny.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05

tits important to know that if kid gloves are
laid upon damp towel for two or three min
u,es. they will go on with less chance of tear.
ing; but it is more important to know that
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup is a sure cure fo,
coughs and colds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05
The Kind We Like.

The medicine we most like is that which
does its work quick and we'll. Burdock Blood
Bi,ters are the quickest kind Of cure for
dyspepsia and liver and kidney affections.
mar3ldSwlw4p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05

NorIcE! Notice is hereby given that any
persons in search of truly beneficial plaster
must ask for Kean's Kidney and Back Plas-
ter, and take no other. apr1t&vlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05
MIR. Cough Oh Silk Hats.

at would be no violation of the COM
mandment," said John B. Cough, IF a man
were to fall down and worship the silk hat,
for it is not made IN the likeness of any
thing in heaven. or earth, or in the waters
under the earth" Besides it heats the head
and causes the hair to fall off. Parker's
Hair Balsam will stop that and restore the
original color to grey or faded hair. Not
oily, not a dye, beneficial, deliciously per-
fumed. A perfect hair dressing. soc. All
druggists. april W&S&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05
Gales aud Sketthts.
The Romance OF Rings.
POPULAR SUPERsIITIoNs AND LEGENDS OF
THE AGES.


Some of the most well-known legends
concerning rings originated in Greece,
saws the Chicago Inter-Ocean. There is
the story of Gyges's ring. for instance.
which having the stone turned in on the
hand rendered the wearer invisible, and
which is the progenitor of host OF fairy
tales in every tongue. in which similar
ring PLAYS part. Then there is the story Of
Polycrates, which is especially interesting
as illustrating superstition very foreign
1 to latter day notions. In those times it
was held that nothing is so successful as
success" and Polycrates. king of Sarnia,
was so fortunate and happy that he was
firmly convinced that the god, had some
calamity in store for him. Accordingly.
his friend. the Egytian King. Amasis, ad-
| vised him to throw some one Of his most
valued possessions into the sea. He obey
ed throwing in his most beautiful emer-
aid signet ring. A few days afterward,
fish purchased for the Kings table, was
found to contain this ring. At this fresh
instance of good luck, Amasis dared no
longer to continue his alliance with the
Sarnian King, and dissolved it in time to
save himself from taking part in dlsas-
trous campaign against the Persians, DUR
ing which the too successful Polycrates
was taken prisoner and put to death. The
fish-and-ring part OF the story makes SUBJ
seduent appearance in folklore in hun
dred different guises. and always probably
with covert allusion to the uncertainty
of human affairs The incident is quite
possible, and there is evidence in COM
paratively recent times OF its actual
occurrence. Witness a story told in
the Gentleman's Magazine of 1868.
Mrs Todd of Deptford, a well-to-do not
able woman, was accustomed to assert
that no one need ever be poor save through
his own fault One day journeying in
boat to Whitstable she was speaking on
this subject, and becoming excited with
her argument took off valuable ring
and throwing it into the sea, declared that
it would be as easy to find that ring again
as to find poor person who was not idle
or vicious. The second day after this,
having landed. she purchashed some
mackerel, and the servant in dressing them
for dinner found in one the very ring
which her mistress had thrown away.
/ In Venice. curious custom which pre-
vailed for several centuries was the we'd
ding of the Doge with the Adriatic Sea.
Amid music and artillery salutes fleet
of gondolas proceeded to the Isle of Ida.
Here the Doge taking ring from his
! finger dropped it into the water with these
words: I'VE espouse thee, o sea, in
token of our just and perpetual domin-
| ion Thus Byron, in the 1.-TWO Foscari," ="
makes the depcsed Doge say
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05

THERE LSA TIDE IN THE AFFAIRS
or MEN. WHICH TAKEN At The FLOOD
LEADS ON TO FORTUNE" ALSO THERE
ISA REMEDY, POTENT AND HARMLESS,
but sure, uhich, taken in time, mill lead 70
The speedy relief and cure Of Dyspepsia,
Loss of APPETITE, BifOusneSS, Headache,
arising from dsoydered stomach, and al
similar troubles Of the Stomach, BOrels
or Liver.
This valuable remedy is the L. F
Atwoods Medicine or BiferS, the formula
of whichis different from thatof all other
AtT0ods BhterS.
For many years il has held its place
as q household remedy, and is afUays
Woythy of the highest confluence.
GET THE TRUE MEDICINE, BEARING
The REGISTERED TRADE marx "L.F.
N LARGE RED LETTERS.
TAKE NO IMITATION.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05

nTANTED-LaAies and Young Men
w Wishing to earn 81 to % every day quietly at
their ho0ea- Work farnlsAea. Sent 6y nnail.
Ne eaAvasslnGNo stamps required foe reply. .rleass
aaAEH9 RDWAkD y. DAVIS Co. = South 0nin
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05

Fo- Portland aud way, s.45 A NJ and IL 40 =. M
Fo Vanceboro and way, 12.45 and 3.55 A. N
Due from Boston and way, 1922 and 3.42 z. N
Dne from Vanceboro and way, s-25 A. N. :. and LIS
A. NJ.
Through tickets to California and all points south
and west may be had of +. H. Walker, ticket agent,
Augusta, the only Office selling via all routes and
checking baggage free of expense.
PAYSOy TUCKER, Gen'I Manager.
F. f. BO0THBY, Gen,l Pass. and T'kt Ag't.
t'ortIand. Oct. 1873.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05

Wy and Ladies on work at home,
w never before advertised; make fortune for
anyone; $3.50 to ss per day send loc for sample and
instructions. A. NJ. PORTER, New Ipswich, n. II.
marc &w4w
i vertising in 0SO good newspapers sent free.
Address GEO. p. HOWELL & CO., 10 Spruce St..
New ork. mar6d&w4w
r AIDES or Young Men in city or country to take
IL nice, light and pleasant work at their own
homes 81 TO IS day easily and quietly made work
sent by mail no canvassing; stamp for reply.
Please address Reliable Mfg Co.. Philadelphia, Pa,
drawer TT. feb6d&w4w
ADVERTISERS! by addressing Geo. P. Rowell
n & Co., 10 Spruce st., New York, can learn the
exact cost OF any proposed line Of ADVERTISING
in American Newspapers. ~ 100 page Pamphlet.
Ten cents. feb6t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-05
RAILROADS. ann Stfamtluats.
Maine Central Railroad
Change Of Time.
Additional Winter Train foI
Boston.

On and after OCT. 18th, 1883, rains will leave
Augusta
For Lewiston, Portland and Boston at 600,
1000. A. M; 2.45, and 1855 Pm.
The 2.45 p. NJ. train connects at Portland with
fast express train on Eastern X. R., arriving in
Boston at $50. T. NJ.
For Rockland, 500 and 1000 Nm.
For Farmingto1, 90 ane 1000 A. NJ.
Fer Bath, 900, 1890 A. M; 2.45 p. NJ,
and on Saturdays only at 1856 P. NJ.
For V2torville 2.25, 9.47 A. M; 40 p. M. and
Saturdays only at 500 p. NJ.
For Ssowhegan and Belfast, 2.25 A NJ. 40 p. NJ.
For Dexter. Bangor Aroostook Co. and St. John,
2.25 A. NJ; 10 Z. NJ,
Night Pullman Trains each way every night. SUI
avs included, but not to Skowhegan on Monday
mornings, or to Belfast and Dexter, or beyond Ban
gor on SUNDAY mornings
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-01-17
Some ofthe eastern yarns.

Says the Utica, N. Y. Herald. "Sey.
eral gentlemen who have come from the
west this Spring, report the wheat fields
in the northwest to oe gradually giving
out. Farmers there intend TO 90 into
the dairy business as fast as they can gel
the money 10 do 80. Any man who is
making q comfortable living in the east
they would advise to remain where he
IS, IN preference to going west to farm
Il. Where twenty to TWENTY-FIVE bush.
els OF wheat to the acre used to be the
average. it is now reduced to fifteen bush.
els and downward. The soil Is exhaus.
ted very RAPIDLY, and nothing but dairy.
ing or an expensive system OF fertilizine
will bring It up. A wheat grove is like
an old topper; he won'tabandon his favor.
ite iipple in favor of oats or corn, or any
OF those middle crops, even though he
believes there may be more profit in
them"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-01-17

We are deluged with books that are
born and fret their hour upon the cou :
ter and then are heard no more. Books
not account books, but books of no ac-
rouIt. Bools ~ciaalogued in the COM
monplace. Every one takes his turn at q
novel or q drama, and society is the los
er by IT; for what might pass current in
a spontaneous WY for cleverness, when
saved up aud dealt out In booktfoimula,
loses ground and proves itself net wortll
y saving. People are ~nlggardly of be-
Ing bright, clever and witty In society
because they are saving up for he CON.
ing book that slia surely yet be written,
and that every one il supposed to he
writing. All the ben mots are carefully
tucked away, Doihing is given ont OF it.
sell. Every story has d price in the
book market, and tile vapid consequence
ct ali this is that in general society," con
yersation has tsaasesi TO ex st. People no
longer meet 10 CONVERSE. Life istoo alb.
snrblnY. Quiet groups IN. pleasant par
lorS have passed aw,sv A larger scale of
entertatnnent iuterrupts an this. Par
~ Sart ~ the Emst-"recept oIls are Tie
only w~ear-very crnshy, very vapid,
verggs -ary much all alike, unless q delib-
crate etand IA taken 10y some wearied
ss.u. and u form Of enteriainmentIs liked
npon, and in such gase one is invited to
be the priyiled eei guest y t.sS ::assolding
ofthe statue OFF, e., Mr.. rs Ms,
twenty iOolsrAp fages, re d by the au-
thor; or, II lnsay be, Mrs.-'sl blank
we're, or sGuaebody will strain forth
Browning. Society mas little spu1tanei-
~ slnrts tho sihOie world turned aass,or,
and publishes lave taken from il what
they cannot pay back.-Eoston Tran.
script.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-01-17

Fashionable girls have gone back TO
our grandmothers' days, and are max
ing patchwork quilts This is commend
able retrogression.
Grace Greenwood, writing from Paris,
says that the average american dress
maker is more clever than the women
of that calling in France.
The tides ard table scarfs and lambre-
quins crocheted of macrame or fish cord
are very much improved in appearance,
il, after they are done, but before the
ribbons are run in, they are pressed
with O hot IRON. Lay q damp cloth over
gr0ng side OF the work, and prels
hard aud dry with the iron.
The latest fashion in feminine gear is
known as the ''coxcomb bow" which
can be worn at the threat, on the skirts
of dresses and even on the bonnets. Ii
is q rainbow-like affdir, made of narrow
rSSbon. with q dozen loops and ends OF
<sery color Imaginable, the ends having
what is known as the "fsh-tail crss,n sc
called from the manner in which they
are notched.
Tides made Of antique lace can be-
worked satisfactorily ii soaked in borax
water; then let them lie in warm suds,
EdTeezing fiSem with our hands: rinse,
but do not blue them. Instead of ironing
them, pull in shape, shnd pin them TO q
clean cloth ON your irpning-boar5: Aick
ont each little point and PIN it down.
let them get perfectly dry befsye re
moving them.
Bed sores may be ~preyenteSs$ by the
csitswsng precautions: Keep tbs Sheet
below the patient perfectly smooth;
wash the parts where the bone is promi-
nent daily with soap and warm water,
dry them well, rub them over with a lit
lie spirits Of wine or whisky to harden
the kin; change the patients POSITION
frequently; never let him lie on d blank.
ct.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-01-17
BIC LUAIPs OF GOLD.
Nuggets That Were No Poclset-Pieces
Found in sierra County, California.

AZ 49,
Found in sierra County, California.
From the Sierra County Tribune.
The following is a list of big nuggets
that have been found in this section.
On the 18th of August, 1860, a large
piece az gold was taken from the Monu
mental quartz mine, Sierra Bnttes.
which weighed 1896 ounces troy, the
value of which was estimated at from
81, 900 to 5G,ean. The nugget was sold
to r.. B. Woodward, eft San Ersncisce,
for sci $685. A fine specimen was tax
en- from the Rainbow q1artz nine,
Chips Flat, in 1881. IL was taSen from
q depth of two hundred feet. The spec
linen was on exhibition in San Francisco.
Later 1t was shipped TO London and
worked there. 1t yielded ST., 0O0. In
1850 a nugget was found AZ French Ra-
vine that weighed 49, ounces and was
worth $4,000. Ii contained considera-
BE quartz, which is not calculated in it's
weight. In 1851, at French Ravino, q
nugget was found which weighed
426 ounces and was valued at
1890, A nugget is reported TO have
been found at Minnesota valued
at 5000. In 1859 q piece of gold
quartz was found in French Ravine
which contained 263 ounces in gold;
worth $4,S93. At Smiths Flat, in 1866, a
piece Of gold was taken IRON a claim
which was worth $2,7l6 and weighed l46
ounces AT Smiths Flat in 1864, = mug.
get wgs found weighing 40 ounces, aud
worth 1910. At Little Grizzly Diggings,
in 1869, q nugget worth s., 900 was found.
Anugvet weighing 94..ounces and valued at
81, 770 was found at tne Hope claim. four
miles below the Mountain House. AT
French Ravine in 1860, a nugget vas
found worth 81 1913 and weighing %
ounces At Smiths Flat in 1861, a mug
get was found which weighed 80 ounces
and wa valued at 81 $40.
From 1864 TO 1862 twelve gold nuggets,
ranging from 30 10 III ounces, were
taken from the Live YANKEE claim at
Forest City. From 1856 to 1862 a num-
Der of gold nuggets, varying from 80 TO
100 ounces, were found in the Oregon
claim ut Forest City. A specimen worth
$50 D was taken from the Oriental (Gold
Gate) quartz mine. The total yield OF
the Golden Gate mine is estimated at
S2dO,OO0. The mine has been worked TO
q depth Of only $40 feet.