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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

The attempt to destroy London bridge
is an act of vandalism which Il is fortunate
did not succeed. The motives which inn
pei persons to commit such acts of wan
ton destruction have no possible good in
them. Had the attempt succeeded 1t would
have caused public calamity in which
all classes would have been concerned.
1t could have helped nobody. The pres
ent bridge was commenced in 1924. 1t is
said that there was a bridge in 97s. A
wooden bridge was built in l014 and
partly burned in 1886. Another bridge
was begun about 1176 and completed in
1909. In 1912 the last mentioned bridge
took fire at the Southwark end; crowds
went upon the bridge to see the fire. and
in the meantime the buildings near the
other end cut off their escape and up
ward of 5000 persons lost their lives, by
being killed. burned. or drowned. The
bridge was restored in 1900 and again de-
stroyed by fire in l471, in 1852 and in
1925. After many repairs the corporation
ia 1922 advertised for designs for new
bridge. which resulted in the building of
the present bridge, which was begun in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

The importance and value of Johnson's
Anodyne Liniment to a family cannot be
estimated in dollars and cents. 1t is both
for internal and external use and will pre-
vent and cure diphth ria and all dangerous
throat and lung troubles.
A one-cent postage stamp is about all the
value there is to the large 25c, packs of
horse and cattle powders now sold. If you
want strictly pure article get Sheridans.
They are immensely valuable.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16
ypecial Adrert,se,.ents.

sNt0H advertisements, NOT eEceedfng three hnes
coming under The head Of WANTED For SALF
To LET, Losr, SC, syiH be inserted here one Tin
for 70 cents three times for 80 cents, a,f
fO~ 81 cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

II Dakota had II saloon on every hilltop
instead of a school-house. and voted the
straight democratic ticket, she would
come in with bounce and a yell. But
democrats are saying. There are grave
complications in the case of Dakota. D."
There j. not an intelligent person but
knows that the grave complications" are
the republican votes. and nothing else.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

The democrats of Rockland kindly pro-
pose to relieve Mr.. Cleveland of any en-
barrassment in the distribution of federal
patronage so far as that city is concerned,
They believe in letting the "boys in to
warm their toes" and in order to get the
hungry and thirsty" together for confer
ence have issued the following unique
circular:
To the democratic city committee of Rock.
land-In view Of the Inauguration of dem
ocratic President il Is general conceded by
all parties that many of the present office
holders will vscate their places and democrats
be appointed in their stead. As il is q funds
mental principle of the democratic party that
public officers should be servants of the peo-
pie, and so far as practicable. should be Sc
lected by them we, the undersigned demo
Gratis of Rockland, respectfully ask you to
call a meeting Of the members of said party
at such time as in your judgement may
seem proper that there may be had a free
interchange Of opinions in regard 10 the
choice OF persons to all the local offices of
this city. without regard u any previous
action In the matter, and that Won give such
notices and make such arrangements as will
insure full. free and fair expression Of their
choice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

Missionary Bowler writes: ''iIaving used
Adamsoh's Botanic Cough i llsam for bron-
chial affections, hOarseness, and severe colds
am prepared to say that it has afforded
almost immediate relief in my most severe
attacks and consider it the most effectiv,
preparation of its kind for all diseases of the
throat, and bronchitis.
"REv J r BOWLER,
Baptist Estate of MaiDe) Missionary"
Trial bottles 10 cents, at the druggists
decl6d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16
The wsss.7 HSsssE isssA.
Published at Au0mstn. Me-. ecery
WednesdGU by
9Tora%uc eGs son.
Terms:
III DAILY ga,Esg isvayL

L. issued every morning except Sunday. az
a.. 90 year.
A 80 for six months,
AZ rs for three months,
90 cents per month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16
Found.

INOUND.-A shawl on Belgrade road. Can be
II had by addressing 70i Augusta = q.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16
Wanted.

NTANrED.-Agents for "Sunbeams for the
w Home." book Of prose and poetry selected
from STANDARD authors; edited by W. ;. Vail, with
introduction and personal recomme ndatiOn by one
OF the most eminent preachers and scholars Of Amer
lea Elegantly bound beautifully Illustrated; ex-
ceent print The editor will correspond with agents
In Maine. Rare chance before Christmas. Address
REV W. s. VAIL,
octld1aw&wtf Gardiner Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16
KNOX.

Herbert Leach, one of the survivors of the
Jeanette, lectures Wednesday and Thursday
evenings of this week, in the vestry of the
Congregational church at Rockland.
A boy named Ivan Trueworthy, who had
just recovered from a severe illness, was
playing in Isaiah Jones ship-yard, one day
recently, with some other boys, when pile
OF lumber fell upon him. His cries brought
assistance and when found one heavy stick
lay across his neck and two across his body.
He was black in the face and almost I'M
conscious. and must have lost his life had
not help been promptly rendered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

Henry Walker, mate of the schooner Julia
Baker, of Boothbay, on trial at Key West,
Fla, for stealing aud selling the schooner's
cargo, was Friday sentenced to six years i'm
prisonment in Albany penitentiary.
The new school house at Round Pond is
about completed, says the Lincoln News and
will be used for the schools soon to be com
menced. Its dimensions are forty-fonr by
thirty feet, and it is two stories high. The
school house is one of the best in Lincoln
county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16
PESoBsCoT

The home of Winslow Freeman at South
OrringtOn, narrowly escaped being destroyed
by fire on Thursday afternoon of last week.
Mr.. Willis Sanborn OF Saltwater, cut him.
self very badly Friday evening while at work
in the woods five miles above Lagrange.
The axe he was using struck the limb of a
tree and glanced, cutting his ankle and
crushing his foot Physicians said that an
artery was severed, but it is thought that the
wound will not result fatally.
Amos Holt, aged As, of Springfield. drop.
ped dead in the office of Burrs Hotel in that
town, Thursday of last week, OF apoplexy.
He was a one armed ex-soldier and unmarri-
ed.
/ Mr.. George 2. Haynes of South Corinth
woke up sometime during Tuesday night
I Dec. 9th. feeling a choking sensation. He
/ found his mouth and throat full of blood anC
/ the bed was wet with the same A skillful
/ physician was called, but the unfortunate
man has been bleeding slowly ever since
| His nose has been stopped up and the bleed
ing is going on internally. 1t is thought h,
will die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

WANTED.--Agents for "The Lie and Labor.
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volume, 700 pages octave, BY George G. Needham.
essngsnst fully endorsed by Mr.. spurgeon. Rare
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

Springvale has been considerably excited
by revelations relative to the proceedings Of
a band of youthful burglars. The leader.
Bert Smith, nine wears of age. forced an
entrance into tine drug store of C. H. Pierce.
one morning last woek, before daylight. by
pushing in a cellar window After gaining
entrance he distracted about Sl2 in change
from the money drawer, and made his exit.
The money was divided among the members
of the gang. four in number, none of whom
are over IL years Of age. The matter hai
been settled by the parents of the boys
An association has been formed at Waldo
boro, consisting of one member of each OF
the four organizations now having theil
regular meetings in grange Hall, and one
member who belongs to neither. The asso-
citation will give series of entertainments se
raise meney for a new organ. One success
full entertainment has been held.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-04
For Newspaper Writers.

The following version Of the "Con-
tributor's Ten Commandments" is TAX
en- from Swedish paper:
/. If you wish to send commune
cation to a paper, do it at once. What
is new at this moment is no longer SO
tomorrow.
2. Be concise in your statement.
for thereby you save your own time
and that of the reader. Explanations,
not words; facts, but no reflections on
them.
8. Be simple, write distinctly, dc
not talk about to-day or yesterday, but
give the name Of the day or the date.
4. Begin frequently a new line
which gladdens the compositor. Write
short sentences, for the benefit of the
reader. Use many stops and commas
and do not forget to put them in.
5. Do not correct single letters o.
numbers, but cross the whole word ou
when correction is wanted.
6. First and foremost write onl!
on one side of the paper. A hundret
lines on one side can be cut into tel
pieces, and set up by several compost
tors in ten minutes. If written OF
both sides, only one compositor cal
arrange it, which will take some hours
| z. A MS. paper which takes som
hours in getting into type, is in dan
ger of not being printed the first day
and is passed over until the next day
| s. What is kept until the next da
is no longer new, and may not get IL
Each day has its own trouble; yestel
day is always in the wrong.
9. Put your name and address o
the back of your copy.
10. Above all, speak the truth. an
nothing but the truth. Ifyou tai
about yourself, use the third persoI
say what you have to say withol
false modesty, but ALSO without col
eeit
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-04
A Cautious Railroad Magnata.

A New York CORES pondent tells this
story:
Huntington, the New York railway
magnate, is IA very cautious man. a
Wall street operator told me recently.
"He never gets left where prudence
will save him For instance, not long
ago an acquaintance of mine who bad
been having some transactions with
Huntington, went into his office and
attempted to carry certain point by
persistently claiming that Mr.. Hun.
tington had said so and SO during a
previous conversation.
my memory is very poor on such
things said the magnate.
.Mine is excellent; it is as fresh as
If it were yesterday" remarked my
acquaintance.
"The fact is, my memory is so poor |
dare not trust it, and l never dispute
INV friends in whom have confidence"
continued Mr.. Huntington.
THANK you. thank you; know ]
am right /" calculated my now con-
fident acquaintance, who was delight.
fully thinking that by this little stroke
he would be few thousands better of
than if he hadn't suspected the rail-
way mans defective memory.
"very likely you're right-very like
w." quietly said Mr. Huntington. "But
William, William, bring yoar book,
turn to Jan, 4, 1888, and see what it
was said to Mr.. W."
The stenographer stepped out from
behind his little screen, brought out his
little book, and my friends little game
was up.
"Your memory isn't as good as you
thougbt it was" said Huntington.
civilian, perhaps you had better
write out what the gentleman has been
saving here to day and read it TO him
so he won't forget it."
As Huntington grinned at this cruel
sarcasm my discounted friend sudden
lv remembered he had an engagement
with his brother, and FASTENED away.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-04
The ley End.

In the winter of '73, man attempt
ed to cross the frozen surface OF the
Merrimac. When about ten feet from
the shore he broke through. A work
man in saw mill near by seized
plank and thrust it out to the drown
ing man.
Unfortunately, one end of the plank
was covered with ice, and that end she
workman, in his excitement, had eX-
tended to the struggling man. lie
caught hold of it several times, and
tried to pull himself up to the solid ice.
But at each attempt his hand slipped
and ne fell back into the water. AT
last he cried out in the az ony OF terror
For mercy's sake don't reach me
the icy end CT the plank "
A perplexed student once went to
college professor for help in certain
study. II am willing to help you,
the professor said, with chilling conr-
| tesy but of course you know that my
time is fully occupied, and / can't give
special attention TO every student.
| What is your dificulty!'
The student stated what had per-
picked him. "Oh that's nothing an
swered the professor. "Iou don't need
my help to get out Of that difficulty.
Still, when you really need assistance
certainly will give it you. But You
won't forget that my time is valuable
The student bowed his thanks and
departed, without receiving the help
he really needed. The icy end OF the
plank was held out to him. From that
day he bitterly, though unjustly classed
all the college professors together, as
cold and unsympathetic. He carried
this prejudice through his college course
because he had been denied little
sympathy,
A few years ago a young minister
and his wife began their work IN a
growing western town. Their people
were attentive and courteous, the sal
ary was ample, and a new church ed.
lice was erected. But in less than q
year the minister and his wife sought
smaller church and lower salary. A
friend, surprised at the change, asked !;
"What was the matter? Didn't the
climate suit you? ....-.
Perfectly"
"Well, wasn't your church harmoni-
ous?"
YES"
"You had a fair salary?"
"Yes, more than get now"
"Why did you leave, then?"
"Because my wife and l were tired
of living in a moral refrigerator.
Every one was kind, but it was a kind
ness wrapped up in ice, as if they
were afraid it would spoil. We had
help enough, but no real sympathy"
The icy end of the plank had been
extended to the minister and his wife.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-04
PRICE THREE CENTS.

pot ndit runs up to $50 or 500, as the
case may be- 1t has many colors.
Green is most valued, though others
prefer black, that matches well with
colored meerschaum. The real amber
yellow, however. brings the best price;
the cloudy is pretty, but not so valua-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-04

perpetually puzzlel to keep up the
mystery of Iris semi-annual allowance.
scarcely knew which way to turn.
But there never yet was secret so
profound that a woman will not find it
out And one unlucky day, Joab was
driven by dire necessity to confess all
to his wife. The bank money was
gone--the mortgage was to be fore
closed debts gathered darkly around
them-and the whole conspiracy came
out at last, in its full enorrnity.
"Do-you mean" said Mrs. Millson'
with ominous distinctness, "that all
these years yon have been supporting
Iris Brooke out of your own money.
and paying for her schooling? And
| hsyirlg her gowns and bonnets foy ner.
which were a deal too nice for her sta
tion in Hfe?"
Don't speak so harsh, Becky" said
the poor man, family. There was no
one else to do it but me: She has been
a real comfort to us, you know, and"
"a costly comfort !" Mrs. Millson.
"But it shan't go on another moment
Oh, how have been deceived ="
Don't tell her, Rebecca," faltered
Joab. at amt her fault She never
suspected it."
"It's any ones fault to be living on
charity" shrilly uttered the old woman.
"And us without a cent, and home
less. How are we to live, do you sup
pose"
"The Lord will provide" said Joab,
feebly.
| "Fiddlesticks p said Mrs Millson.
you've done all this to keep her out
Of the poorbouse Now, who is to
keep you and me of the town, I'd like
to know
Just then the door opened. Iris
Brooke herself came in, out of the
breezy, golden November atmosphere,
with an open letter in her hand
"Oh, father oh. mother !" she cried
rsdiantly, "the day of magic trans
formation is net over yet l am moi
Iris Brooke any more; / am goot
fairy, and l have brought you money
wealth, ease and rest, in your old days
Look +! it's a letter from lawyer II
New York. Uncle Seaford is dead ant
he tore up his last will, the week be
fore he died, and never made new
one. And ] am his heiress. Oh, wha
shall ever do with fifty thousand dol
lars, .notuet---tioal est, be>t OF frlen IS
but to give it to you, who befriendee
me when was alone and friendless ?
And sobbing with joy she flung tn
letter into Joab Wilson's lap, and knel
down beside him, covering his brown
hand with kisses.
The old man looked exultingly at hi
wife.
Didn't tell you," said he, that tn
Lord would provide?"
So the matter settled itself; and tn
, declining years of the old couple wer
frightened by the love and devotion 9
z Iris Brooke. And then, and not unit
a then, did Joab disclose to her the sys
a tematic deception he had praeticed 70
l so many years.
O She looked at him with large, lum
y nous eyes.
D"Dear father" said she, II can't lov
t you any more than l did before; but
d l could -"
And the tears ended her sentence /
a torrent of mute eloquence.-Hs!
t Forrest Graces.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-04
So LONDONDERRY, VT, FRIDAY JAN A. 1884
The Fountain OF Life.

The Fountain OF Life.
Tho Fountain Of Life 1t sparkles,
Its diamond jets on high,
Till its waters, clear and pearly,
Reflect on tho azure sky.
Tho Graybeartl sits and watches
His treasures with jealous care,
Watches and waits for visitors
Visitors pure and rare.
For ho who would drink of the fountain
Must pass the Mortal OF bliss;
Its passage is rock and caggy,
Surrounded by precipice.
And he who would drink Of its waters
That sparkles SO clear and high
Must live the life of the righteous,
For the righteous never die.
philadelphia Cali
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-04

Large lot of Horse Blankets. direct
from manufacturers, which will
be sold very low. Flannel Dress
Goods, Black Cashmeres. Large
stock Of Prints, Cottons and Flan-
nels. Hemp, Straw and Oil-Cloth
Carpetings, Crockery, Glass Ware,
Hanging Lamps. Big stock OF
Groceries, Drugs, Patent Medl-
cines, Hardware, Diston & Rich
ardson's Rainbow Cross-cut Saws,
best in the market, Skates, Bird
Cages, Table and Pocket Cutlery,
Eureka Wringers at lower prices
than ever before. A full stock Of
Boots, Shoes and Rubber Goods
Sheep Skin and Felt Leggings
Pontiac Stockings and Mittens
Ladies' and Gents Alaskas ant
Arctics.
We sell the Celebrated Hibbard Boo,
handmade and warranted, whicl
we have sold for the last thre
years with such success. Wooder
ware, Stoneware, Painters stocf
Wall Paper, School Books, an
almost everything else to b
thought of. Seasoned Spruce an
Hemlock Lumber, Lath an
Sawed Shingles. Also 15O.OC
Shaved Shingles for sale, ever
one warranted. All kinds of ba
ter taken at cash prices In e
change for goods.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-04
CLOCKS, PINS, &c.

Ladies' Dressing Cases, Photograph
Albums. From Is cts. to S., Aato-
tograph Albums, Bibles, Papsteries,
Perfumery, Cut-GlaSS Bottles,
Vases, Gents, Ladies' & Childrea's
China Cups and Saucers, Mugs,
Hand Mirrors, Nice Stock Of Christ
mas Cards, Diaries, Dolls, Doml-
noes, Alphabet Blocks, Chlldren's
Tea Sets.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-04

Ready-Made Clothing, Mems
Youths & Boys 0vercoats,
Trunks, Valises, Gloves &
Mittens, Gents 0vershirts,
Ladies' and Gents Under
wear, Cardigan Jackets for
Gents, Ladies & Children,
Scarfs, Felt Skirts, Woolen
Shawls, Buffalo & Wolf
Robes.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1884-09-16

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