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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15
Free from Malaria,

In the fall Of 1854 1 was taken with of mala
rial fever which prost ated me both body and mind
was drugged after The old fashion with mercury
and other mineral mixtures, but with no good ~.
suits My health was shattered and my energy gone.
My legs and feet would SWELL and had what every.
body thought was dropsy. These symptoms alarmed
me- and was ready TO grasp at any remedy suggest.
ed friend advised me to try Swiit's opecinc
procured three bottles and commenced Its use The
swelling soon subsidized. have taken the three bot
tles, which have made perfect cure, and feel like
a new man to-day. There never merito.
rious medicine ouered to suffering humanity II has
wrought wonders for me. WILLIS JONES.
Leesburg. Lee County, Ga. March IL. 1885.
For sale by all druggists.
Treatise on Blood and skin Diseases mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
N Y, l57 W. 23d st. Drawer ,. Atlanta, Ga.
deodXwIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15
We Caution All Against Them.

The unprecedented success and merit of
Ely's Cream Balm-a real cure for catarrh,
hay fever and cold in the head-has induced
many adventurers to place catarrh medicines
bearing some resemblance in appearance, style
or name upon the market to order to trade
upon the reputation of Ely's Cream Balm.
Many in your immediate locality will testify
in highest commentator of it. Don't be de-
ceived. Buy only Ely's Cream Balm. A par
ticle is applied into each nostril; no pain
gists. eod&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

Cramps and pains in the stomach or bowels,
or in any part of the body, no matter how
severe or what the cause, can be relieved by
Johnsons Anodyne Liniment used internally
aud externally.
More than twenty years ago we had chills
and fever, and the recollection of it makes
us shake even now. But this disease no
longer terrifies US. Parsons Purgative Pills
are sure preventive. julyI4d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15
Nervous uebilitated 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 permanent cure of Nervous Debl-
ity, 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.
decl6+eod&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

The next decade will see but few great
railroads constructed in this country. New
railroad lines will be looked upon with
suspicion by many capitalists whose fin
gers are still sore. Charles Francis
Adams. Jr., in reply to the inquiry what
he thinks of the railroad situation in this
country, recently said: my opinion is
that there are great many roads-far too
any money whatever. doubt if the New
York Central or the Pennsylvania. or any
OF those supposed best railways is max
ing any money. and think the Union
Pacific is no worse off than any of the
restn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15
RuckIen's Arntca Saive.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuto
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Ce-ns. and all Skin Eruptions, ant
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, F. G.. Kins.
man & &c dec27d&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

Flaie's money the great Cough cure ,25c.. SOC 81
Gicnn's sulphur soap heals & beauties, 2Sc.
f;crmanCOrnHcnlOve kills Corns Bunions
iiilis Hair ant whisker Dye-Black and Brown, 6Oc.
=oike's TOCtha che Drops cure in Minute. CSC
Gcan's Rheumatic Pills are a sure cure. soc.
jan27teod&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

The wheat crop OF 1885 may be consid-
cred as determined within certain limits.
1t NAV fall as low as 33l 900 900 bushels
(Talmadge's estimate, rise to 36l ,000,-
600 agricultural Department estimate,
or at the very best reach 3Sl 900, 600
(various exchange estimate.) The strong
probability is that the second estimate will
prove correct. unless some serious disas-
ter overtakes Spring wheat. which is now
going through the closing stages of its
most critical month.
The Australians are thoroughly ener.
getic, wide-awake. progressive people,
and modest withal. for they have sent tC
this country tor points touching the man
agement of the fire departments of theil
cities A representative of the govern
ment of New South Wales. is now in New
York for that purpose. The use of cleo
tricity in giving the alarm is what partic
ularly interests the gentleman, and he
thinks that the authorities of San Francis
co have the system in nearly as perfect a
shape rs it can be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

FIrs.-All fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
$500 trial bottle free to fit cases. Send to
DR.. Kline. 93l Arch ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
dec3l eod&w1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

Know myself 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, 1885-07-15

The Secret Art of Beauty lies not in cos
metics but is only in pure blood and a
healthy performance of the vital functions,
which can be obtained by using Burdock
Blood Bitters. juiyl4d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

"HACKMETACK," lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price % and so cents. Sold by
Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

WHY WILL YOU cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief Price 10
cts, 80 cts, and 81. Sold by Bowditch,
Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

SHILOH'S CURE will Immediately re-
lieve Group, Whoopng Cough and Bronchi-
tbs. Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Complaint
you have printed guarantee on every bottl
of Shiloh's Vitalizer. It never fails to cure
Sold BY Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY-a pos.
tive cure for Catarrh, Dipttheria. and Can
ker Mouth. Sold by Bowditch, Webster
Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15
NDec{GL Advertisements .

Swaa advertisements. not erceedtng three tsne
co,aino wnder the head Of WANTED. For SAL
To LET. LOST, &C., sciu De inserted acre one tsH'
Tor Is cents tAree tinss for 40 cents. and one 'ree
for so cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.

The Kennebec journal establishment 1. prepared
1T all times to give immediate attention 10 orders OF
any kind Of book job printing. We have every
presses, large quantities OF paper stock, and the
latest styles Of type. Orders by mali will receive
prompt attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

The Hetre are now to have their first
representative in the House OF Lords
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

The author of the song Silver Threads
among the Gold" has been appointed a
postmaster in Wisconsin. with a salary of
S242.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15
MONHEGAN ISLAND.

Good board and the accommodation of home on
this picturesque and historic island at moderate
prices. Nine miles from Pemaquid Point. Reached
from Boothbay and Squirrel leland by the mail boa
which leaves Boothbay Tuesdays and Saturdays al
! r NJ ample accommodations Tor boating and
hshing. Address, MRS. WILSON l.. ALBEE.
July4d2m' Monhegan, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

New Jersey has just completed her
State census, and boasts 100. 900 more in
hahitants than she had five years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

The encroachments Of colonists and
cattiemen" have been. in the opinion of
Gel. Sheridan, the cause "of the whole
disturbance" on the Cheyenne reservation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15
indigestion Cured!

suffered for more than five years with indigestion
scarcely able to retain the simplest food my stom.
ach. The burning sensation was almos intolerable,
and my whole system was deranged. was wakeiul
and could not sleep. and consequently or less
nervous ali the time. declined in flesh, aud suf
iered all the usual depression attendant upon thi.
errible disease. In word, I was miserable. At
last, failing TO find relief in anythisg else. com.
menced the use of Swiit's Specific ] began to i'm.
prove AT once The medicine toned up the stomach,
strengthened the digestive organs. aud soon all that
burning ceased, and could retain food without Dill
tculty. Now my health is good. and can eat any
lining in the shape Of food and digest it without the
slightest difficulty most cheeriully bear this tes
timony. because there are hundreds suffering rs
was. and an sure they can be AS readily healed
Take the prescribed dose after eating instead of be-
tore. JAMES NJ MN, No, IA IyyS
Atlanta, Ga, May 10. 1855.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15
Proposals for Wood & Coal.

The County Commissioners of Kennebec Count,
will receive bids for furnishing coal and wood fol
the County buildings in Augusta, for the ensuing
year, until July s. 1885 at IL ~ The coal to be de-
lvered in bins at Court House and Jail. Contractor;
to specify the kinds and qualities. The wood to b.
merchanfable hard wood, seasoned under cover
The commissioners reserve the right to reject any OF
all bids.
Augusta, June Is, 1885. junelsd2tay3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

A French paper publishes a sensational
story to the effect that Ell Mahdi offered to
the English government TO allow General
Gordon to leave khartoum on the payment
of SIC, 900, and that the offer was refused.
Vice President Hendricks expressed in
Washington the other day, his belief that
he would have to preside over republi-
can Senate during his entire term, the
prospect of the democrats getting ma
jority being too remote to be taken into
consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15
Female Help Wanted.

VNTANTED-Ladies and gentlemen in city or
w country to take light work at their own
homes Is TO u day can be easily made; WORK
sent BY mail; no canvassing. We have good de-
mand for our work and furnish steady employment
Address, with stamp, CROWN MFG COMPANY.
eSa Vine ST., Cincinnati, Ohio. iulysdSwim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15
Daily Ktnnehtf 5onrual.
Augusta, Wednesday Morning, July Is.

Tie WEEKLY mSSssE JOURNAL
Published at augusta. Me-. every
Wednesttdy by
spraSuc e4c son.
$500 for a year.
500 for six months.
SOC. for three months.
he DAILY g.Sssssc JOURNAL
Is issued every morning except Sunday. at
800 year.
$3.50 for six months,
41.75 for three months.
90 cents per month
ADVERTISING Rates
Can be had application at the ofice- The
Daily and Weekly taken together afford the best
advertising medium for this section of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

Can be had on application a, the ONCE. The
Daily and Weekly taken together afford the best
advertising medium for this section of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-15

ITO LET-BaseRent AT l49 Watr It MISS ii
i NERO. junelsdtf
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-05-09
''Begin!"

'Beginw
1 breathed into my bagpipes-the tam
tam, the fife, the EdrdbO, all resounded
simultaneously. Impossible to describe
the effect of this wild music. 1t is a Won
der that the roof of the vestibule did not
fall through. We heard a cry; but, far
from needing it, we seemed to be melted by
a sort of frenzy; the kettle drum, the tenn
tam, redoubled their noise with such effect
that could not even hear the sound of my
pipes, whose din would put thunder itself
to silence; but the tdm-tdm was louder yet;
it's long, lugubriOus vibrations awakened
in us feeling of indescribable terror, such
as one might experience on the eve of q
feast of the Csnnnibals, at which he eX-
pected to figure as roast; our hair stood
on end--the trumpet of the last Judgment
sounding the resurrection could not pro-
duce more tragic effect. Twenty times
Selsaln called to us to stop. We were deaf;
a sort of diabolical frenzy had taken pos
session of us. Finally, exhausted, out of
breath, and unable longer to stand, Sc
fatigued were We, the horrible tumult
ceased of itself! Then Selsam, raising his
finger, whispered:
"Silence! Listenw
But our tingling ears could not detect
the least sound. After moment, the doc.
tor, slightly anxious, pushed open the dooI
and entered the chamber to observe the eff
feet of his remedy. We impatently
awaited his return. His protracted alb
sence made me uneasy, and | was about to
| investigate the cause of it when he re-
appeared, as pale as ghost. He looked at
us strangely.
"Gentlemen," he said, eve will depart ="
"But what is the result of the expert
ment, Selsam?"
laid my hand on his arm; he turned
away abruptly, and replied:
"Well" (hesitatingly) ''she is dead"
'Deadw l cried, recoiling.
eyes; the electrical connection was too
unfortunately, it has also destroyed the
central molecule. However, this proves
| nothing against my discovery; quite the
contrary. Your aunt died cured"
And he walked out.
We followed him, pale with terror. Once
in the street we dispersed to the right, to
/ the left, without exchanging word; the
! denouement of our adventure had terrified
us.
On the morrow the whole city learned
that Lady Anna Wunderlch had died sud-
denly. The neighbors and servants pre-
! tended to have heard strange, unusual,
terrible noises, but as there happened to
have been violent storm that night, the
police did not investigate the matter.
Moreover, the physician called in to ascer-
| tain the cause of death, declared that Lady
| Annah Wunderlich had died by q stroke OF
apoplexy while playing the final page OF
THE Great Darius" She was found seated
in an armchair before the pianO-Trm%-
1ated from the Freacb for the San FrulciScC
Argoaaut, By Sdllie hjtchie HeaH.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-05-09
Ell MAHDI.
a Hint to Good Boys Who Desire In
formation of Current Events.

A Hint to Good Boys who Desire In
formation of Current Events.
a boy about twelve years of age en-
tered a store on Michigan Avenue the
other day and asked for the proprietor.
and when confronted by that individual
the lad hesitatingly inquired:
IL wanted to ask you for some in
formation about Ell Mahd Man up
the street said you were posted, and
that you'd be glad to help a boy along"
yes" said the proprietor as he
scratched his ear-'.iess so. FL Mahdi
Yes. Say, bub, I'm awfully busy
his morning. Ask the cashier, and
here's quarter for you. | like to help
boy along, but I'm rushed this morn
ing"
The boy went down to the cashiers
desk and said:
Mother boy and me are seeing who
ran find out the most about Ell Mahdi.
Please tell me all you know"
lei Mahdi-y-e-s, replied the cash
Ter. Hang it! I've read of him dozen
times over, and the name is very ia
miliar. Y-e-s-iess so. Say, bub, our
hoor-walker knows everybody and
everything. Here's fifteen cents for
you if you don't bother me to-day"
The boy passed along to the gentle
man mentioned and sael:
my teacher wants me to find out all
1 can about FL Mahdi. Where was he
born-how old is he-what does he do
for a living-please give me all the facts
you camp"
The tloor-walker looked the innocent
boy in the eye for long half-minute.
Then he pulled a quarter from his vest
pocket, passed it over, and kindly whis-
pered:
mot to-day, my son, but some other
day. They'll probably tell you next
door, as they aren't rushedw-Detro5
Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-05-09
A Great General.

Major John A. Rudd, formerly of the
Confederate army of the Southwest, and
who met Grant and his men on the
CORY field of battle several times, said
to the Ratchet yesterday;
Grant was a great General. He has
never been given full credit for his
ability nor the full measure of his good
ness Of heart. General Grant is loved
by the Southern soldiers, to whom he
has always been a true friend. Should
he die they will be found among the
most sorrowful of the mourners at his
bier. But hope he may yet survive
the treatment of his scientific at
PENDANTS. Some people in the South
complained of certain Objectionable
things that General Grant did. To
these he said: Il am simply enforcing
the laws as l found them on the statute
book. The best way to get rid of a bad
law is to enforce it strictly.
Major Rudd related the following
anecdote of the great Captain:
Il called on him several years ago in
behalf of a certain ex-Union officer who
was incarcerated in the Missouri State
prison, unjustly in my opinion. Imade
plain statement of the case to him and
concluded with the remark that, as a
Confederate soldier who had been shot
all 30 pieces, asked that the facts in
the case be given the attention they
deserved. General Grant replied: The
matter shall be attended to- On the
following day the Union veteran was
released. Grant saw the injustice of
his incarceration at once, and acted
promptly, and in the same manner that
he struck his telling blows during the
war. - Washington HHchet.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-05-09
JAS. A. HAYDEN, Publisher.
A SONG OF SPRING.

The sun that through the winter days
Was staying where the orange grows
Returns again with genial rays,
That disSlpate slow, struggling SHOWS.
I strolled among the meadows where
The green its first appearance makes;
Rejoicing that, without care,
The dainty violet awakes.
The glow of sunshine; balmy air;
The blue sky brightly archng Ger;
All make me think, ere were aware
The Spring will gladden. US once more.
Up street saw, through many a tear,
The monkey br ng again to view
The old hand-organ that each year
Its dreaded visits will renew.
more than saw; the beast so free
Had brought man without a fear
Who tortured all that could not flee;
And can doubt that Spring is here?
fastened further on TO where
The crowd a circle made around
A mangled body lying there,
Dshgured Ger with wound on wound.
Amazed, I could not understand
Why no one pitied, tin ] spcd
The long fair hair, pale face and hand
That grasped Il roll with ribbon tied.
More eloquent than words it taught
The story of where be had been;
How he, with Verse OF Welcome, sought
The editor and found him in.
Up by tho shattered window stood
The editor who smiled, while some
His deed approved as best they could;
And now I'm sure that Spring has come
Henry s. Kiehl, IN JUdG
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-05-09

While walking on Galveston wharf
Mrs. Snively fell into the bay and was
rescued with difficulty by a stranger
Mr. Sniyely shook the hand of the res
cuer of his wife, and said
You have saved my wife from a
watery grave, and | must reward you
for it.
81 only did my duty. do not desire
any remuneration. "
"Well, if you will not accept my
money I'll give you piece of advice
that will be worth something to you. 1t
will save you a doctors bill. Don't eat
sausage in summer. know what they
are made Of I'm n butcher by trade"
TEXAS SETTINGS.
Thirteen hundred houses were buff
last year in Washington, at a cost OF
$4,000,000.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-05-09
LINCOLN AS A LAWYER,
In What His Peculiar Strength at the Bar
Consisted.

IN what His PeculIar strength at the Bar
Consisted.
As lawyer Mr.. Lincoln never at
tanned the high rank and reputation of
Evarts, Brady, Seward, Carpenter or
Webster. He never had their kind of
practice, nor id he have fifty thousand
dollars as a retavcr, or a great city
press to report his speeches to the
million. His largest fee was $4,000 in
a railroad case.
Although notably successful, his pc
culiar strength lay in his reasoning of
facts more than The law he cited. Few
men ever lived with a broader grasp of
human nature and clearer way of ex-
planning things. This came to him by
his genius and intuition, and that early
battle with poverty of resources to gain
wisdom that gave him marvellous
memory of all he learned.
A large, ungraceful frame, that to
others would have been a hindrance.
was to him, in Illinois, an element of
greatness. As trial lawyer, his grasp
of the merits and mastery of the right
theory to win with made him a power
fui advocate before jury. His man.
ner was 50 plain that it enforced atten-
ton; his eyes were piercing, his look
so earnest, his words so apt while
speaking, that even an adversary be-
came convinced by his reasoning.
One who heard him in Leavenworth,
during the early Kansas troubles, said:
although his audience was largely of
enemies, fifteen minutes later they were
cheering him like friends" He put
| clear reason IN all that ne SAID ana
cllnched 1t by an incident That carried
conviction straight to the hearts OF ms
hearers. HIS Keen quaint crisp stories
were ohl y sIde-llghtS TO BRING Out ms
| Word-pantng IN poIder reIeI. Like
| the brllIIant carpenter, whose SlEIc was
somewhat SIMILAR ne heiu MS auoIence
by flower or tear us best suited nus
purpose, even without seeming 10 De
eloquent.
Ills moueSt once IN 0PrlnSiIeld was
IN the second story OF pam reu-prlcK
olock' reached ny narrow uihSy STAIRS;
large and poorly lurhlahed' supplied
with numerous odd-lookIng chars and
tables and not very inviting III appear
ance. Such conyenlences as type
writers, tile-cases, Irlter-hIes and book
racks We're then unknown IN Sp1nlg-
field. A few Ola briefs remained IN his
plain handwriting, and very many law
books lined the walls IN cases, but
neither rich carpets nor 1ne ceilings
adorned the hrm ONCE. Inc WIN
dows were OF small glass and not at
tractive The days OF good law Offices
had not arrived, and the solid com
forts of the average city lawyer were all
unknown to MIR. Lincoln, save as he
found them with his favorte counsel
Leonard SWEET, IN Chicago,
Born and reared in poverty, he in
herited by it both fund OF humor and
a VEIN OF sadness that never lett him.
In his struggle with the world in youth,
and with war in manhood; called to
high stations before he was fully known
to the people, it is doubtful II he ever
fully realized the fame he had won as
an advocate or the genus he possessed
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-05-09

Cataract in the eye really means
an opaque or clouded condition Of the
lens. With us the operation for the re-
moval of cataract is considered very
delicate one, and is intrusted gener-
ally to specialists. A correspondent
of Chambers journal says that in India
he has seen native operate in the
street with his pen-knife in few mo-
ments-receive his fee of one rupee, and
pass on among the crowd shouting for
more patients, and yet the operation un-
der their hands is generally successful.
Heath MORtbLH
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-05-09

While eating its food horse be-
longing to a citizen of Williamsburg,
n Y, was bitten in the lip by rat,
and died from the effects Of the wounds
thus inflicted.