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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17

This is the season when the Grand Army
posts in the State undergo their regular in
spection. Inspector A. A. Nickerson of
Portland, will have charge, assisted by John
williamson, Post ., Portland; Frank
Chellis, Post so, Newfeld; Nelson Gould.
Post %, Pennington; Joseph +. Means
Post 50, Thomastom; S. L. Snipe, Post 4,
Bath; James f. Parsons. Post IS. Ellsworth
4. ?. Hill, Post SO, Bucksport; George NJ.
Brown, Post ~, Bangor; Wainwright Cush
ing, Post %, Foxcroft: Isaac II. Danforth.
Post %, Brunswick; John w. Charming,
Post 80, Fairfield; A. b. Holland, Post Z,
Lewiston; Black Hawk Putnam, Post 6S,
houlton: b NJ. Flint, Post "a, Calais; L..
IL. Litchfeld, Post 81, Winthrop. Maj. E.
T. Hill. tins city. visits No. Whitefeld Post
on Saturday evening, und Inspector Nicker-
son, himself,will inspect the Augusta Post
Ut Young of the State Board of Health
mas been actively engaged the past week in
opposing smallpox, and It's spread in the
o's'e. He says there is not case in the
N a. 'ue present time. Inc report tnAt
,snere was case in No. Leeds is false, the
young lady not suffering from smallpox.
Inc secretary of the board and Prof Young
VI Brunswick visited Harpswell to ascertain
Tue condition of things there, and consult
WIN the selectmen. They found that the
deceased mans sister and two children, who
nad been exposed to the con,agion, had been
'aecinated, but the virus had taken in only
'"e case Wednesday the secretary was en-
gagged In vaccinating railroad men at Bath,
Niehmond, Bowdoinham and Brunswick.
thursday he completed the vaccination of
.ne Maine Central and Grand Trunk men at
'0ruand. He goes to Bangor to-day to vac
INNATE railroad men there. This week he has
treated in all about 400 men. Although the
n''ne OF person to serve as assistant in
spector at Island Pond, has been forwarded
:" the SUPERINTENDENT it has not been
accepted, as yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17

HoRsE THIEVES IN ARoosrooK.-Accrp
ALLY SHor.- LEGENDARY FIRKs.-SuEp
PoR 0BrAISIrG MONET UNDER FALSE
PRErENcEs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17

A Stitch in time saves nine and q bottle of
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17

The MAN Seal" is booked for Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17

SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption Cure
is sold by US on a guarantee. 1t cures Con.
sumption. Sold BY Bowditch, Webster & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17
WARRINGTON.

1t seems that the ncendiAry fires in Steu-
ben are not yet quenched. Last Sunday
night an unoccupied house belonging to Mr..
Wadsworth was set on FIRE. 1t was fortu-
natsly put out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-17

Excursion tickets will be sold on the Maine
Central between Gardiner, Hallowel and Au-
gusta, to enable those who desire to attend
the course Of entertainments to be given by
the Y. NJ. G.. A. Certificates exchangeable
for reserved seat tickets will be on sale in
IIallowell at the drug store of DR.. J. q A.
HAYES on and after Oct. 20.
Mr.. Robert Packard has been awarded the
contract to build the sewer running from
State street over Dr. J. O. Webster's and
Mrs. Rice's land to the east line of Mrs.
Pierce's lot. This is to constitute a continu-
ance of the main sewer already built from
Grove street to the river. 1t is proposed at
some future time to continue the sewer on
the west from State to Weston street. DR..
Webster and Mrs. Rice pay half the cost o,
the sewer now being built.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
Afraid Of Grave Robbers.
FROM the Ne1O YORK. Sun.

NORRIsToWN, PA, Aug. 3.-Charles John
son, aged so, an eccentric bachelor, was bu-
rlcd in the Norristown cemetery yesterday.
He had always had a great horror of grave
robbers. His coffin rested on 2 stone founda-
ton. m iron cover was laid on the coffin lid
and firmly riveted TO an iron frame work that
was securely fastened into the stone WORK be-
low. A stone vault surrounded the coffin,
and the vault was closed by H. gstOne, which
was securely cemeuted down.
Thirty years ago Mr.. johnson placed $500 in
his vest pocket, saying to his bachelor brother,
in such a way that grave robbers can't get It
me-"
Ike replied "All right. Charley, I'll bear
it in mind"
For 81 years Charles carried that roll OF
money constantly about him, and when ne
died, the bills done up IN an oil skin, were
taken from his old vest. Isaac. true to his
promise, buried his brother right" He or
dered rosewood casket, and personally su =
perlntended the arrangements.
They had kept hotel together, and then
went into the lime burning business. They
accumulated nearly 50 0,000 They never
married, but kept house by themselves, and
their dwelling was rs neat and clean as pin.
Charles suffered from stroke Of paralysis
five years ago. Both brothers had horror OF
burglars.
Charles made two wills, but he had super
stltiOn that II he signed either one of them he
would surely die. He postponed signing until
it Was too late, and he died therefore, with
out a will His fortune will now be divided
between his brother and dis ant relatives.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
A Surprised Young Man,
Fro,n a. Roston HernLd.

From the Boston Herdtd.
A young man residing at the Highlands.
having succeeded in saving quite sum of
money, resolved one evening last week to go
in quest of amusement He found IL, and
reached home in the early hours OF the morn
ing in an iDebriated condition. After he had
been in bed short time he was rudey awak-
ened from his Stun beers, only to discern by his
bedside the stern visage of his father.
Where is the child you have secreted IN
this roomP' the latter asked.
BY this time tn roughly aroused, partly by
establishment caused by the question, he fall
tered "What child?"
There is no use denying it," replied the old
gentleman. Il distinctly heard the voice Of
small child coming from this room"
At that instant the voice of baby, coming
directly from the side of the young man. was
heard. Horror struck. he quickly turned
down the bedclothes, when the form OF a child
about months old as brought TO light. The
old gentleman, after Inquiring about his son s
whereabouts the previous evening, sent the
infant to the home on thardou street. The
young man, it may be said, was uum arried,
aud was ignorant rs To the manner III which
he obtained The child, but had faint recol-
lection of placing something IN bed upon his
arrival home. He has left Off drinking, hav-
ing signed the pledge. He says that IL is bad
enough to see snakes when he gels drunk, but
3 hen he finds himself in possession of a baby
then 1t is time to leaye Off drinking.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
Almond the Law.

The law relating to lunatics affords a
chance for legislation. 1t ought to be
amended. 1t is defective in this that
when the Ordinary Of county is absent,
or unable for any cause to discharge
his official duties, there is no way in
which a lunatic can be sent from that
county to the asylum.
Last week, in this city, a man became
insane suddenly and was placed in the
barracks. There is no place in that insti-
tuition for properly keeping and caring for
insane persons, and there is no such place
in the county jail.
The ordinary, for satisfactory reasons,
was absent from the city. For three days
and nights the citizens in the vicinity of
the barracks were annoyed by the insane
mans noisy demonstrations. Had the
Ordinary been compelled 10 be away a
week or a month the annoyance, doubt
less, would have continued. The fact also
must not be overlooked that the insane
man did not have the attention that he
ought TO have had, because, under the
circumstances, it was impossible TO give
il TO him.
The law which provides for the proceed
ings necessary TO declare a person a
lunatic ought TO he so amended that the
duties or the Ordinary in lunaoy cases in
his absence could DE discharged by a
deputy or some other officer,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
PERSONAL.

p. b. SHILLABER Mrs. Partington) says he
does not want "A post office.
Ex-GOv. DILLINGHAM. OF Vermont, fell
down stairway last week, breaking leg.
He il 81 years Old.
Col. FRED GRANTS wife. nee Ida Honore.
was nick-named sunshine by the General.
between whom and her tender affection ex-
listed.
~ NEVER" saws Col. A. II. MARYLAND.
'knew Gen. Grant to whisper or speak in low
tones A. il he was unwilling that all present
should hear"
WORTH. the dressmaker Of Paris, has been
made baron. which VIII be his official title
while continuing TO rule as a king in the
feminine world.
Miss BAYARD has returned to the capital
with her father and again presides over the
household there. Mrs. Bayard's health is
much improved.
DIR. X. j. GATLING, who invented the IA
nous Calling gun, is a stout man, with a
chubby face aud n stubby gray beard. He
resides at Hartford, Conn.
THE Prince Of Wales goes 70 balls and
dances more than any married man OF his
time of life in London. Indeed. there ia
scarcely any bachelor over 10 who does So
much in this line.
SoUDAN JOURNALISTS are erecting a memo
rial 10 their colleagues who fell In the Soudap
or the twenty six engaged on the field slN
lost their lives. lnciuuinK Two lrlshmen.
O'DonOvan aud Power.
Ex-MARsHAL BAzAISE, the surrenderer Of
Metz, IL said 10 be an i'm pccunious spOnger on
nomAdic Frenchmen IN Madrid, or what the
New York yornacular calls "bumn-a sort
of bum Bazaine. 80 20 speak.
TIE Prince OF Wales was very timid in his
youth. This was noticed by all who we're
brought into contact with him on his visit to
this country quarter OF "A century ago. At
the balls given IN his honor, he was moro
ready 90 blush than the bellies who secured
the privilege OF dancing with him as part
ners.
FRANK AUCKLAND, the naturalist, was a re-
markahle illustration Of inherited aptitudes
Ills pareuts both had strong scientific tcnden-
cies has father, Dean auckland. being "a uAtu-
ralsi and gcologist of high reputation. Young
Frank showed his bent very early. At wears
Of aye he began collocting epeeiu mems Of nAtu-
raj history. A clergyman brought some fos-
sils 30 nr. auckland &C. find out what thew
were 'Frhey are the vertehrW Of an ichthyo-
sanrus," lisped the chiid, who could not yet
speak plain.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06

The Railroad Commission Law.

The Railroad Commission Law.
The subcommittee OF the Senate COM
mittee that was appointed 10 Investigate
the condition of the railroads of the State
has reported in favor OF amending the
Railroad Commission law so as to permit
the railroads TO make their own rates.
| The subcommittee also reports in favor
of referring to the Railroad Commission
all disputes bet ween shippers and railroad
| companies relative to rates, and Of allow
ing an appeal to the courts IN cases where
the decision of the commission is not sat
IsfactOry.
OF course, Gmendatory legislation or
this character will be opposed by the com
missioners because 1t takes from them
a great deal of the power they now enjoy.
| II is a question, however, for the Legisla-
ture to decide whether their power ought
/ to be limited to the extent suggested
| by the subcommittee.
| 1t is worthy of notice that not many
months ago the commissioners suggested
That an appeal ought to be allowed from
their decisions TO the courts In their last
semi-annual report, however, they say
that the Legislature has no power to
/ authorize such appeals.
! Clearly, the commissioners hadn't
studied the constitution very carefully
when they favored an appeal if the posi-
ton they take in their report Is correct.
! But is it correct? The Governor seems
to think not, and the sub-5enate commit
/ tee thinks not. They are sufficient to
raise doubt as to whether the commits
! sioners are entitled TO entire confidence in
their interpretations OF the law from which
they get their official existence.
There are other things about which
/ there is a difference between the commits
! sioners and the Senate subcommittee
but there is one that deserves specla
notice because the attention of the pub
! lie has been called to it fire.
quently. 1t is the effect of
the commissions rates aud regulations on
| the financial condition Of the Central Rail
road. The President of that road stated
some months ago that the effect vas very
damaging. The commissioners denied
| this, and published their denial in
pamphlet form. The sub-Senate commit
tee sustains the President Of the Central
road. 1t says in its report that its expert
examined the financial affairs of the Cen
trial road, and the conclusion reached was
that its financial statements were trust
worthy in every respect.
These are matters for the public tC
know. If the commissioners are found to
be mistaken with respect to very import
ant matters, may they not be mistaken
with regard to other important matters
May they not, though acting oOnscien.
tiOusly, be intlicting lncalculable damage
on the railroads of the State, and hence on
the State, just as the railroads claim? II
they are, and it is for the Legislature &c
determine whether they are or not, would
it not be a wise thing to do to provide for
a review Of the commissioners work?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06

1t is said that Mr.. Bayard has been try
ing to improve the Consular service. In
making appointments he has been partic-
ular to select men capable ofrepresenting
the government abroad with credit.
He found the service in a deplorable
condition. Many letters are on file in the
State Department from Americans travel
ing abroad complaining of the incapacity
and ungentlemanly conduct of American
Consuls in different parts of the world.
1t is probably true that many of the
Consuls were wholly unfit for the offices
they held. They received their appoint
ments as rewards for political services,
and they made it rule to do as little and
make as much as they could.
Mr.. Bayard has made few mistakes
in his appointments, but in the main, it is
believed, be has selected a much better
class of men than has represented the
country as Consuls for many years.
One Of the reasons why this country
has not succeeded better in extending its
trade in foreign markets is that it has
been so badly represented abroad, and
one of the reasons it has been so badly
represented is that it pays it's Consuls so
poorly. There are only a few consulships
that pay salaries that would be an induce
ment to men of real ability to go abroad.
England pays her Consuls well and, as a
rule, she is well represented. Last year
the fees received by our Consuls and turned
into the government paid all the Consuls
their salaries and left a gurDIus of S50 000
Instead of having a surplus the govern
ment ought to be at some expense TO keep
up its consular service.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
HOY PhIIadelphia Mnrkets Gee Frogs

From the Philadelphia Times.
short, thick-set man, dressed in a suit OF
faded jeans, which terminated in rubber top
boots, yesterday crept softly along the bank
Of n Shiny ditch in 1.-THE Neck" clutching in
one hand a slender pole, from which dangled
short line and, supporting with the other q
largo suck slung TO his belt, the contents of
which wriggled and squirmed in way I'M
pleasantly suggestive OF snakes.
"What are you hunting for2''
"FrOgs" was the hOarsely whispered
answer. and The hand supporting the sack
was raised as a signal.
The reporter stopped and the frog fisher
man took a step nearer the ditch and softly
lowered his pole. The end Of the line d sap
peared among the flags, there was a moment
Of silence, the pole darted to one side, was
suddenly jerked upward and with a surprised
"chunkn an immense green bull frog Law
sprawliug in the road NJ the fishermeA's feet
Before frogge could gather his faculties and
hop away the man seized him, opened his
sack aud thrust his Shiny captive IN among
the maas.
do you eat themg"
sometimes; not often" was the answer.
"They ara very good. l could sell more than
/ eaten, though"
Where do You sell themg"
"My wife. She does the selling-ha regu-
lar customers, ! do not ask for names when
the money comes"
lie unlOoeed the equirmng sack, laid aside
his pole, and, seated under the spreading
hranchee of big willow tree, chAtted for an
frog hunters. There arc about 80 who follow
II regularly ~ profession. During the sea-
son they make enough 10 live comfortably
through the winter. An expert alderman
will catch from TO % u0Sen per day. The
early morning aud evening are The best ilsh-
ing hours. The impl monts necessary TO
pursue the calling successfully are a pair of
high topped boots a belt and sac ant 70 pole
and hue. AnlNed To the eud of the line is
graph made by soldering the shaul.s ~ three
or four lshhOoks together. Armed with this,
and equipped a. above, the fisherman Is really.
stagnAnt bitches are the hunting grounds,
aud they are found in abundance an ''the
Neck" along the De aware river on both
sides ana among the swamps and boys Of in
terror New jersev. A frog alderman must
have supple wrist and a quick eye. lie
uses no bait, hut steals quietly along the
ditch, rod In hand, carefully scrutlnlzlng
every secluded spot. When he spies a frog he
noiselessly lowers his pole until the grapple
touches froggie. Then with "A com bincd side
and upward lark he impales the frog on one
OF the sharp hooke, In removing the hook
eare II taheu NOT 10 injuro the game. FOR dead
frogs hre ~ no use. The result Of a dny'e
hunt W confined iu large tank nc the home
OF enc fisherman. where they are fed on corn
meal until cold Large 6sstaurnnts are the
principal purchasers. Pfces vary according
~ the size " the frog. TIE smallest bring ID
oente per desen the iargest AZ per dozen. Tho
season la8tt from May Until September.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
No Mercy on cold Pegs.
From the Detroit Free Press.


"Jakey, my angel, please don'tw
1t was shoemaker on Michigan avenue
who spoke, and Jakey was his year old son.
who was playing with a revolver in the shop.
Isn't it rather daDgerOusr' queried a GUS
toner who was having a lift" put on the
heel of his boot.
"Why, suppose SO, but Jakey won't put it
up"
ooh, he'd cry and bowl, and his mother
would ru n down and abuse me. He's me
stepson, you see, and / have to handle him
carefully. Jakey, darling, please put up the
deadly weapon before you kill some one"
II wOn'tn'
You see how it is" said the shoemaker in
humble tones. Hell probably shoot one or
the other Of US before he gets through fooling,
say, boy" called the customer is that
IoaGed?"
"It's got bullets in"
Then you put it up!'
Come, Jakey, deary' pleaded the step
father
81 say wont?''
"In he hanged if you don't!'' growled the
customer, but before he could rise up the
weapon was discharged, and the bullet raked
across the shOemaker's skull, cutting out q
swath Of hair and drawing blood
en- brain the cub!n shouted the customer
but the shoemaker rubbed his head with one
hand and helS Uus the other 10 detain him,
and said
''Sav, don't! II you lay hand on him his
mother will brain me! Jakey Jakey dear,
please put UP the pepper"
~ won't"
At that moment his mother came down and
shouted:
"Of course you won't, and I'll stay here
and see that you have fair play The idea
that my boy can't have little fun, when he's
been sick for two whole weeks! Go ahead,
Jakey, and have another pop at old Pegsv'
The stranger grabbed his boots and left. and
az he went out the shoemaker gave him a Look
which read
you see how 1t is and DON'T blame me-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06

FROM NE O3nclnn1ts ENQltlreT.
WASHINGTON, July 2a.-l spent three days
of this week at Deer Park, Md, on the sum
mt Of the Allegheny fountains The aiti-
tude IL Assoc feet. Here ex-senator Joe Nc
Donald, OF indiana, and hi wife had n ade a
halt TO escape the brOiIng neat. | asked the
Senator what he thought Of he administ
ton Of President Cleveland. He at once
became little skittish. He said, however :
II think Cleveland is a Democrat and will
yet come out al right. / look upon the situs-
ton in this way: The Democratic party must
support Mr.. Cleveland in rope that he viii
administer his trdst with Democratic adhe-
rents. Now, IL we autagonize the President
and break HIM down. my fear is the Demo-
cratic party may - down With him. This
would be a calamity. / think after the fall
elections, and / am not overcOnhdent AS TO
Democratic success, that the President will
open his eyes, and that there will be a change
In his policy of administration.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
INDEX TO new ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEErIEG-W orKman's and Traders Loan
and Building Association.
SPECIAL NOTICED. O'ConnOr; p. Barrett,
liorseshOer.
BASE BALL-Jasper Greens vs.. Chathams;
Lafayettes OF Savannah vs.. Eureka Of Macon.
EXCURSION TO JACKsoNyILLE-Nia Sayan-
nah. Florida and Western railway.
MIpsUAMER SHOOTING FESTIVAL - At
schantzen Park.
AUCTION SALEs-Groceries, etc, by J. Nc
Laughlin & son.
WANTS situation by Young Man;
Pleasant Nicely Furnished Room and Board F;
One or Two Rooms; A Farmer; A Good
Colered Cook.
FOR RENT-FUrmshed or Unfurnished
Rooms; Warehouse; Medium Sized House; A
Delightful Floor.
PUMPs-Palmer Bros.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06

FF0UI NJ HdI1 OK IlUld9.
A country editor lay in An unconscious con-
ditOn. and for some time u WIS feared that
he was dead
Cant You rouse him, doctorfn was anx
iOualy asked.
NO" The physician replied. ~ fear that
life is extinct"
Then the editors assistant bent over aud
whispered In his car;
a gentleman wants 70 put an advertise
ment in the paper"
Immediately the unconscious mans face
showed signs ~ returning life, and struggling
90 a aittng posture. he said iceby;
"lfow many iincsW
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06

There is still some silly talk at the
North about senator Colquitt becoming
the Prohibition candidate for President in
ISIS. The Chicago NetcS OF recent date
had an editorial under the caption Of "a
Georgia Candidate for President" in
which il asserts that the Prohibitionists
Of this State ars talking about running
Colquitt for President. The Neics ap.
pears 10 have made a mistake. Senator
Colquitt, though nm advocate OF temper
ance ana local option, Ia not Prohibi.
tionist, nor Is there any Prohibition party
In Georgia 20 amount 10 anything. Nearly
all Georgians are Democrats and believe
that the liqu)r question is one that must
be settled according 10 local sentiment
aud interests.