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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
An Applicant for West Point.

LEWISTON, Sept 4.
The board designated by Congressman
Dineley to examine applicants for the ap-
pointment to West Point from this district,
met today, and examining fourteen applicants,
reported Gilbert NJ Wheeler Of Bowdoin, as
standing first. and Frederick NJ. Plummer of
Auburn, second. In accordance with the
unanimous recommendation Of the board,
Mr.. Wheeler will be nominated for the ap-
pointment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05

We offer no apology for frequently calling
attention to Johnson's Anodvne Linlment, as
it is the most valuable remedy that has ever
been produced. 1t /. a sure cure for diarrh9s,
dysentery and cholera morbus.
War, famine and pestilepce all combined
do not produce the evil consequences to Q
nation which result from impure blood in
our veins. Parsons Purgative Pills make
new rich blood and prevent all manner Of
diseases. septld&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
corebr the Children

Children feel the debility of the changing
seasons, even more than adults, and they be-
come cross. peevish, and uncomfortable.
The blood should be cleansed and the system
nyigorated by the use Of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
"Last Spring my two children were vacci-
mated. Soon after, they broke all out with run
ming sores, so dreadful thought should lose
them. Hoods Sarsapariila cured them CON-
pletely; and they have been healthy ever
since. do feel that Hoods Sarsaparilla
saved my children to me-" MES. G. l.
THOMPSON, West Warren, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
"She tried her prentice hand on man,

HHu 0HeH tHe IUfIltu VHt INHsles, UT
"What is woman's worthY" asked a fair
dsmsel of q crustv old bachelor. He did not
know, so she said: w. .. man double you
. man, But woman feels worth little il
disease has invaded her system and is daily
sappng her strength. For all female weak
nesses, DIR. X. v. Pierce's "Favorite Pre-
scription" stands unrivsled. Ii cures the
complaint and builds up the system. Send
two letter stamps for pamphlet to Worlds
Dispenssry Medical Association, Buffalo, N.
Y. septl&WSSSwIv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
Nervous npebiis,ated men

You are allowed free trial of thirty DAYS Of
the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated Voltaic Belt
with Electric Suspensory Appliances, for the
relief and premanent cure Of Nervous Debil-
itv, loss of Vitality and Manhood. and all
kindred troubles. Also, for many other dis
eases Complete restoration to health, vigor
and manhood guaranteed. No risk is in
Cured. ILLUSTRATED pamphlet, with full in
formation. terms, etc, mailed free by ad-
dressing Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
decl6feOd&vIy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05

WINTHROP, Sept. 4.
The Kennebec County Medical Associa-
ton held its quarterly meeting at Lake Mara
n.cook Thursday. twenty-five members,
with ladies and invited guests, attended. II
vas particularly social gathering and very
enjoyable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
A Bold Robbery.

The residence of Benjamin F. Adams,
State street, Bangor, was entered BY burglars
Thursday night, who broke into the stable
went into the house and took Mr.. Adams
pants and vest from his sleeping room, car
ried them out into the kitchen and took from
them gold watch and chain worth one bun
dred and seventy FIVE dollars and few dol
lars in change. There is no clue to the rob-
bere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
A Case Without a Parallel.

In that horrible railroad disaster st Ashtabula,
Ohio, hich every one remembers, Mrs. +. NJ. Coul-
ter was hnred through he bridge 20 feet into the
river OF ice. Her friend and Mess's Moody San
keys associate, the sweet singer r. p Bliss, was
killed., and she so badly injured and her nervous
She was sent to private sylum, where, after II
long treatment, she was pronounced incuraee
Four years Bgo u friend sent her q bottle OF DIR.
Flowers Nerve Pills. The effect like magic
II bottles were taken, and Mrs. Coulter was thor
oughly cured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
A Total Wreck.

ST. JOHNS, n. F., Sept. 4.
Advices from Trepassey state that divers
have examiled the Hanoverian today, and
found the rudder and rujder post cleared from
the stern, and the cargo was Washing out
through two vast gaping holes. The damage
ascertained is fatal. and the bottom of the
ship is embedded on ragged rocks. The
Tenedos was just leaving the anchorage hav-
ing on board l53 passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
FROM ROCkLAND.
Not a N urder.

RoCKLAND, Sept. 4.
T. B. Severance, who was shot by Joseph
f. Clinton at Rockland, Monday of last week,
is apparently on the road to recovery. He is
of course very weak, but suffers little pain,
and sleeps well nights. Unless some un-
expected relapse or change occurs, his recov-
cry will be rapid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
Race Postponed.

MANHATTAN BEACH, N. r., Sept. 4.
The race for $500 which was to have taken
place at Sheepshead Bay today between Ross,
Hanlan and Lee, was postponed until Monday
on account of rough water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05

Any bad case Of Heart Disease yields to
the use of DR.. Graves Heart Regulator. Il
has proved itself = cure for all forms. Give
!, a trial, it will do as well for you. sl 90
per bottle. Free pamphlet of +. +. Ingalls,,
Cambridge, Mass. sept. Ideod&wiw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
Thought to be Lost.

Addison Carter of Bristol, who, with his
family have been camping on Ragged Island
for several weeks, went to Matinicu., one
mile distant. yesterday, to purchase provis-
ions. He left Matinicus at noon in a small
of him. He is probably lost Search is
being made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05

nales money the great Cough CURE. .3sc 500. IN
Clenn's sulphur Soap heals L beauties, ~.
CcrmanCornRemover kills corns 4 Bunions
Nils har and whiskes pys-Black ana Brown. 600.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in 1 Minute. .9so
Deans Rheumatic PILLS arc . sure euro. 60.
ian27teod&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
On the Water.

THoAAsros. Sept. 4.
The new four-masted schooner, W. J. Ler-
mond, Capt. Hupper, called for Bath with .
load Of ice, Friday. She will next sail for
Philadelphia, thence with . cargo of coal for
New Orleans to take cargo for Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
BASE BALL.
Lawrences 5; Portland 4.

PORTLAND, Sept. 4.
The Lawrences beat the Portlands this
afternoon in very close and exciting game
Both teams played to win and as the score
was tied most of the time the contest proved
spirited. The Portlands failed to bat Calvin,
Lawrence's new pitcher, lately released bv
Haverhill. Attendance 1000.
Followin is the score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
THE NEW ENGLAND fAlR.
Closing Day At the Far GrosnAs-Parade
Of All the Prize AnimaIs-Races.
BANGOR, Sept. 4.

BAsGoR, Sept. 4.
The crowd in Bangor. Friday morning, At
tending the New England fair is immense
but not as large as Thursday. At the grounds
the committees in the various departments
were finishing up their work and making
ready their reports. At ii O'Clock there was
grand cavalcade Of prize animals around
the track. The procession was three
fourths of a mile long, but not all the prize
animals were in il.
The races this afternoon were witnessed by
5000 people. Some judges placing the num-
Der as high as 10000. The first event was
two heats and the race. Following is the
summary;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
FROM BANGOR.
The Bangor Burglar Caught-He Con-
fesses Everything.

BANGOR, Sept. 4.
Deputy Sheriff John E. Booth and Officer
Calvin Knaide today arrested John Fshey,
who yesterday broke into the printing office
of S. Smith Son of this city, and stole
money and securities amounting to SIeO.
Fahey was found secreted in a cupboard of a
house a mile and half out of the city. He
confessed everything.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
In Thirty.FOur Rounds.

PITTsBURG, Sept 4.
prize fight for purse of 5000 between
Jack Beck and James Writ, local pugilists,
was fought early this morning. Writ was
knocked out in the 34th round.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
aug25dTuThS&wly

SHILOH'S VITALIZER is what you need
for Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizzi-
ness. and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price
10 aud rs cents per bottle. Sold by Bow
ditch, Webster & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05

CATARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured. by Sbiloh's Catarrh Remedy.
Price 80 cents. Nasal Injector free. Sold
by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05

Innings-l 2 8 - 5 s Z 50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
Innings-I 5 3 3
Lawrence % 0 2 0 0 2 0 q l.
Portlands % 2 0 0 0 0 0 o. 4
Time of game hours. Umpire, Moran.
Haverihills I3; Newburyports 2.

NEwBURYPoRr, Sept 4.
The Newburyports were easily defeated by
the Haverhills in the league game here this
afternoon. Dllworth was batted hard while
only two hits were made off Tener. Follow
ing is the score
Innings-I 3 3 4 5 81 8 8
Haverhills 80 0 3 0 0 3 0 O-l3
New'b'p'ts % 0 l 0 0 0 0 o. 2
Time of game hours and min. Umpire
Bond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05

GROUP, wHOOPING COUGH and Bron-
chitis Immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure.
Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
New Arrivals.

Hon E. B. Washburne Of Illinois, and
Judge Drummond of Chicago, arrived here
today, and are stopping At the Stoddard
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
Thousands ofpersons in every trade,
profession and calling have
been cured by
Or. R. C. FLOWERS
Scientific Remedies.
RIP VAN WINKlE

Joseph Jefferson, the great actor (whose equal In
the character of Rip Van inkle we shall never
again) states that he visited DIR. Flower In very
low state Of health. He had given up the stage on
account of his health being tterly broken down.
DIR. Flower entirely cured bim and he Is day en-.
joyng the very best Of health. afer having filled last
season heavy professional engagement. The two
great remedies used in this celebrated cure DR..
Flowers Liver and Stomach Sanative and Nerve
Pills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05

Have used DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil for
Group and colds, and declare it a positive
cure" Contributed by WIN. Kay, $40 Ply
mouth Ave, Buffalo. N. Y. septId&wIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made miserable
by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure 10 the
remedy for you. Sold by Bowditch, Web
ster 4 Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
may7d&wly.

Know thyself by reading the "Science Of
Life" the best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-aged men.
may7d&wly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
Young Lady Drowned.

Miss Ida NJ. Bickford of Newburg, aged
% years, was drowned at Hermon, Thursday
morning. She went out alone in boat after
pond lilies and fell in. The pond was dragg-
ed and the body recovered six hours after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
A Railroad Presidents Testin ony

Col. Thos. A. Scott, for years President Of the
great Penn yvania r. T., said just before his sudden
death In answer TO a question: "There Is but one
DR. Flower. and 1t will be century before there Is
another and the enc medicine for Liver and Stom-
ach troubles, and the general system, is his Liver
and Stomach Sanative."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05

Stitch in time saver nine and bottle Of
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
6t&wwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05

For lame back, side or chest, use Shiloh's
Porous Plaster. Price % cents. Sold by
Bowditch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
Races at Narraganset Park.

PROVIDENCE. Sept. 4.
The first event at Narragansett Park to-
day was the unfinished 2.25 race. Following
are the summaries:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05

When Baby wAs sick, We gave her CsstoriA,
When she was Child, she cried for CastoriA.
When she became Miss, she chung 70 Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them CsstoriA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05

A Dwelling House Burned.

FARMINGTON, sept Z.
The house of Mrs. Sullivan Lane of New
Sharon, burned this morning. Loss 1900
Insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05

summary;
$50 cLAss-PURsE $500.
A. L. Slipp, ms. bk. .. Black
Pilot. 55l l
w. G. Morrill,, ns. bk. q.
Plumed Knight, 2225 5 4
w. II. Bean. ms. b. &. NJ. G.
Lane, ll7l 8
J. F. Haines, ms. bro. g.
Hussar, 3 5 2
p. L. Leonard, rs. g. m.
Maud l., 6 4 3 5
MudRett Bros, ns. bk. m.
Nellie B., 4 6 DR..
Jas. A. Pierce, rs. b. &.
Jas. A., 3 - dis.
c. Hopkins. ms. b. m.
Startle, dis.
Time 2.374, 2373, 2. 334. 1854. 2.334.
The 2.36 race was won in three straight
heats by Fannie Knox, with Surprise second
Following is the summary:
2:36 cLAss-PURsE 5000.
A. b Page, MS g. m. Fannie Knox, l l
w q. Morrill,, ms. Q. m. Surprise, 2
c. II. Nelson, ms. b. m. Jersey Lilly,
j. A. Leamsn, ns. ch. &. Long John, 3 4 3
E. L. Norcross, ms. ch. & Rspidus, dis.
Time 334, 2.34t.2 333.
In the rnnning race there were three start
ers. Sleepy Tom won the race in two straight
heats, With Dave Gideon second. Following
is the summary:
RUNNING RACE, HURDLE-PURsE $50.
ID. Purdy, Ms. ch. g. Sleepy Tom, l
F. NJ Ware, ms. ch. q. Dave Gideon, 2
Geo Bailey, ms. bro. &. Norman, 3
Time 2 OIL, l.59.
Sleepy Tom was sold on the track to Bos-
ton parties, at the fpish of the race. The
price paid is said to be about 5000.
There were three starters in the stallion
race, which was won by Black Rock in three
straight heats. Following is the summary :
STALLION RAcE-PURsE 5000.
Ed Vose. ms. bk. s. Black Rock, l l
Phair & Dunn. ms b. 8. Bloodmont, 2 2 9
J. L. EllinVwood, ms. bk. Crook, 33 3
Time 2.37i. 2 3S4. 2.SS.
The two year old colt race was won by
Harebell in two straight heats. Following is
the summary;
w. A. Bracket, ms. ch. m. Harebell, l
Lawrence & Gerald, ms. bro. m. Ticonic, 2 2
Time PA, 3lS.
Harebell has a record of $50.
The following are some of the additional
premiums awarded at the New England Fair :
Burleigh & Bodwell, Vasselboro take the
prize for the best herd of Sussex and also for
the best Hereford cattle. They also take
one-hslf the premiums for fat cattle.
II. A. Jones, Worcester, Mass, in the
poultry department, takes "a fret and %
second premiums.
Mrs. Jane Quinn. Boston, lst premiums for
best display of silk embroidery, best display
Of cotton embroidery, best satin stitching,
best set of embroidered linen shams. Mrs
Jane Quinn. Boston, was awarded four LIST
premiums for best display of fine needle
work. Mrs. Agnes Clark, Chsrlestown,
Mass, lst for worsted afghan. Mrs. DR..
William Milliken, Cambridge, Mass, 1st for
repousse, hammered brass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
THE CHINESE SLAUGHTER.

Fifty Celestials Supposed to Have Beea
kiited.-The Verdict OF the COToaer's
Jury.-G0v. Warren Calls for United
states Troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
League Games.

League Games.
At New York-New Yorks 6; Boston 3.
The following is the standing of league
games up to date:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
BY TELEGRAPH.
WEATHER REPtDRT.


War Department,
ONCE of the Chief Signal Officer.
washington, ID. c., Sept 5.-2 4. ".
For New England and Middle States,
threatening weather and rain southw este rly
winds; lower temperature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-05
TO BUILDERS.
Proposals for Building . Wooden Barrack.

OFFICE TREASURER, N. II. ID. ST.
TooUs, Me-, August 20, 1896.
Sealed proposals, subject TO usual conditions, will
be received at this once until lZ O'Clock a Sept. g.
the presence Of bidders Tor the erection Of Wooden
Building, according TO plans and specifications,
which can be examined 1t the Governors once 1t
the National Home for ID. v. 3 T0Rus. Ne.
The Home reserves the right to reject any or all
proposals..
Envelopes containing proposals. should be marked,
"Propossis for Buidlne Basrncks Il Nstionsi Hon.
ToGus. Me-" and addressed 70 the undessiGDed.
H. A. COBAU0Hs Trsasafse.
LuTHER srErHKSsox. 0svessor. asgzstd
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-06-04


Washington, jane "A gentleman
who had an engagement with Prof.
|};'ev called ar his house this morning
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u want an unprecedented opinion about
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' n,' III =, sway ''oc O'', ~ No., J.,
Inc VISITOR despite 'ne '''I V'''' lie
had hroakiaatcd, was induced to seat
himself ;t the table, ''iust for the cXper-
i,oo,t" and was sarvrl with . snoonru]
.c1,.l l.o, al,;o.4, l;,o r.r,, s,o,n
OF "''N- ID y" Il u,'''' % ,'"e ''' S''.'''
ire" oysters. '1' 'Eco ''e" S"sp'''
iously Il moment, having discovered be
Meath the crust of bread crumbs lam
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-06-04

numerous cousins, all on the police.
where once the mercuria. Gaul disport-
ed himself and lamented the degener-
ating tendencies Of Washington social
life. We will have returned to the
beautiful simplicity of our foretather",
and sweet peace will descend upon the
nation, as soft and gentle as seraph :
benellction, and the thoughtful man!
if he 2erchance be q philosopher, will
say, "Vire Ia baqntcl(e r
The new institutions that are to 90
up in Washington next are the CHtho-
lie University, and the Army Medical
Museum. Monetcry considerations
would have given the University to
Philadelphia, but the future of this
city, its great attractions for students
and even Of letters, the facilities afford
cd by the museums, observatory and
other scientific institutions, together
with the advantages to be derived from
the meetings of Congress, turned the
scale in favor Of Washington.
The Medical Museum is to be built
on the Government reservation whore
the Smithsonian Institution, and the
National Museum are. The old Mu-
scum building is on Tenth street, and
is the same in which President Lin
coin was shot. On account OF its his
torcal interest it will not be destroy
ed. Opposite to it is the house to
which the dying President was carried,
and in which he brcathcd his last. 1t
is an unprctortious, rather small red
brick residence, bearing a marble tao.
! let. On this is the date of Mr.. Lin.
coins death in guilt letters, that have
become dim with time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-06-04
y Acs, Farmers,

,.,-r;..,,,,..,,r tr,n ,.ron,.,
!" =, '',..,,,, ,.,,,,,,. $500, ,hn In,,,
,,..,l No. ,.,.I.'.,.n In,,,.,nr yy;'l ,nrnn,.
WIZ '''J i' ,rh' ,.n,,i r,.,I,
NIX ',' ;,I;l ol III ~, ~,
.'' 49,. ,,, tr'n .,an, !.
,,icn~tnrnrI Wv a truss roI which gives it
STRENGTH .wi,hp,,, >rrh heavy frames. The
DIlkEIE MOWER,
for ,r,tr,.sl Of draft, STRENGTH durability,
carnu' b. rvrc.rl, ismad" Of GOOD material
TiIt' (\NrnN REAPER
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-06-04
An EnGto Bone Scraping.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, III
SAWS: "Having received so much bone
fit from Electric Bittcrs, | feel it my
duty 10 let suffering humanity know it
lave had running sore on my leg
Cor eight years; my doctors told me |
would have to have the bone scraped
or Lee amputated. l used, instead,
thee bottles of Electric Bltters and
seven boxes of Bucklcn's Arnica Salve
and my leg is now sound and we'll.
Electric Bittcrs are sold at fifty
cents a bottle, and Bucklen's Arnlca
S5Alvc at 25 cents per box by
NJ. L. Leathcrlaan.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-06-04
Bearing Fruit.

The time approaches when the voters
IN this county will be called upon to
name in the conventions of the two
part;cs, the candidates for the fourteen
Offices to be filled by an election III No.
vember next. Hitherto, it has been
customary to say but little in the differ
cnt party "organs' in reference to the
makeup Of the tickets; the army Of
aspirants published their "cards" and
formal demand was made for a
"good' ticket and just as soon as they
were nominated, then the several cor
gans' averrcl that they placed before
the people the very creme dc Ia creme
Of ticket and stuck to it.
But we find marked difference in
the convention tone Of the ''or-
gans," expecting however, to find bat
little change in their Iost-convcntlon
methods.
Instead Of the former silence rs to
the personnel Of the ticket, we already
find an earnest demand sent forth to
the end that "the very best men, oniy,
be chosen 10 fill the various Offices the
fact that only such may hope to win is
admitted the unqualified and nn"or
thy aspirant IS informed that his claim
will not be considered and the citizen
of Intelligence and integrity is as Ned to
come forward and accept a place upon
the ticket.
10 what source is this maniiest'y
honest anxiety traceabIe?
In past years, it has not been q mat
ter of serious difficulty to secure a place
upon either ticket there has been one
rre-rcsuiSite ONLY, that YOU "ruN with
the right politicians. This may sound
harsh at first reading and while we do
not claim for the expression much in
The way of elegant eXpression,w we claim
for it absolute purity of truth. There
have been some excellent men I]aoo',
upon the county tickets, some have
been elected, others defeated: there
have been some ignorant men and OF
bcsmircAcl reputation upon these same
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-06-04
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