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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-25
Crumbs OF Comfort.

Ear ache, tooth ache, head ache neuralgia,
and deafness can be instantly relieved and
finally cured by Johnson's Anodyne Liniment.
Get bottle and read directions.
The editor of an agricultural paper saws
there is absolutely no cure for hog cholera,
but that Sheridan's Condition Powders given
occasionally will certainly prevent it. Be
sure to get Sheridan's. These other kinds in
large 25ct. packs are trash feb24d&wIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-25
(lticura
Mrs. Smiths Case, and what the Rev. MIR.
NlcKinstry has to say about 1t.

To THE PUBLIC. have been fearful sufferer
TOR fifteen years, most of the time with what has
been called Eczema or Salt Rheum. Psoriasis and
Lepra, and the like. and have always been told that
there was no cure for me, and have been 80 dscour
aged that had as soon die as live. have been
90 badly af1icied some times that there not the
smallest spot from the crown of my head to the soles
Of my feet that not diseased and as red as Grim
sen. II would commence in small white spots which
had svery appearance, but were not deep, but If
attempted to heal them, or after their first ap
pearance, they would burn and run together until
there WAS complete dry. red scale. which would be-
come so infamed as to crack and look fiery and
angry, and the burning sensation would be almost
intolerable.
was at times 30 lame that could scarcely get
about and could dress self without assistance.
have tried many remedies, and have paid 500 In
single instance physician, but have ever obtained
asan to BE- SsdV
and during the winter of 1881 and 1882 suffered so
much as to be entirely discouraged. Last June,
however, was advised by Elder and Mrs. l.. c. Nc
Kinstry, who well known in these regions to try
your CUTICURA REMEDIES; and felt somehow a
little courage. from their favorable opinion OF them
try their virtue. About the second week OF July
last commenced taking the remedies, and within
six weeks began to see permanent Improvement,
until now (Oct: - am about as good as new and ry
'e'' 70 90 MRS. BENZ SMITH.
I certify that the above statement of my wife Is
correct and join with her in expressing my graft
tude for the great benefit she has received
/ certify that the above statement is correct Mr..
Smith is prominent man in this community. where
he lives He Is a we'll known dealer In stock and
his statement. with that OF his wife, Is fully entitled
to ere it,
Done at Stanstead. Province of Quebec this TWEEN
ty seventh day of October, 1852 -
L. c. McKINSTRY.
Minister of the Gospel.
LATER.-I have seen Mrs. Smith recently and be-
lieve her to be thoroughly and permanently cured
l.. G. MCkINSTRY,
Sec'y Advent Oh. Conf, =. O., No VT. and No. N. II.
Boston, Sept Q. 1884.
CUTICURA REsOLvENT, the new blood purifier,
and CUTICURA, and CUTICUkA SOAP, the great skin
cures and be tuti6ers, -Od everywhere Price,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-25

The best reason yet advanced for having
Monday washing day, the next day after Sun
day, is because cleanliness is next to godli
ness" The reason why every BODY use,
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is because it is safe
pleasant, and positive cure for coughs anc
colds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-25

Everybody knows the symptoms attend
ing coughs and colds, but the dangerous
character Of these ailments is not so well
understood. When cold settles upon
the lungs, II the blood is tainted with
Scrofula, or the system is weak, Catarrh
or Consumption is sure to follow. Ayers
Cherry Pectoral is the only remedy that
may be uniformly relied upon for the cure
Of coughs and colds. j. j. Rawson,
Buckingham c. H., Va, writes: =" For
several weeks l suffered from frightful
cold, with cough and frequent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-25
We did so,
and I felt
hope again


rtVIVe IN my Ureast Out a1AB AIAs we hau spent 50
much for medical treatment that were too poor
to buy. Oh! the agony of that moment Health
and happiness within your reach, but too poor
to grasp it,. | applied, however. to those who
were able and willing to help me, and have taker
S"ift's Specific, and am now sound and well once
more. Swift IS Specific is the best blood purifier IL
the world, and is the greatest blessing OF the age
MRS. I. w. LEE, Greenvile, Ala.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-25
Splitting of Blood.

Ayers Cherry Pectoral cured me entire
ly." Mrs. R. Campbell, Woodville, Ont,
writes: II was troubled, for five years,
with an affection of the throat and lungs,
coughing severely the whole time. used
different preparations, and was treated by
several physicians, without effect. final
ly tried Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and be-
fore finishing one bottle was completely
cured" DR.. W. X. Gam, Monticello,
KY, writes: ~ have been troubled with
Bronchitis, since early youth, and am now
81 years of age. l owe my life to Ayers
Cherry Pectoral." DR.. j. H. Quirk, Full
ton, HANS, writes: ayers Cherry Pee
toral saved my life twenty years ago. 1t
is favorite medicine in my family"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-25

n8-None genuine without a bunch of green
Hops on the white label. Shun all the vile, poison
GUS stuff with "Hop" or Hops" in their name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-25

"ABITS Or YOUTH AND EXCEssES
III of manhood cause more suffering, su icdes ner-
vous debility, impotence, serity, structures varco
cele dis ased prostate gland bladder kidneys heart
dropsy, diabetes and Brights disease than ANYTHING
else, and cannot be cured with stomach medicines
alone, electricity. crayons, belts, cauterizations
sounds, catheters cutting. The European and
American Medical Bureau will send Treatise for Is
cents giving the remedies and directions which cure
these otherwise fatal diseases at home without pain
privately. Offices: 1893 Broadway, N. Y. City.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-25
Woman's Suffering and Relief.


Those langud, tresome sen>a ions, causing you to
feel scarcely able to be your feet; that constant
drain that Is taking from your sy all its former
elasticity; driving the bloom from your cheeks that
continual strain upon your vital forces, rendering
you irritable and fretful, easily be removed by
the use of that marvellous remedy, Hop Bitters. IT.
regularites and instructions of your system
eved at once, while the special cause of periodical
pain are permanently removed. None receive so
much benefit, and none profoundly gra eful,
and show such an interest in recommending Hop
Bitters as women.
A Postal Card Story.
| was affected with kidney and urinary
Trouble
''For twelve years."
After trying all the doctors and patent
medi ines could hear Of I used two bottles
of Hop
"'Bt ="
And i'm perfectly cured. keep it
"ill the time" respectfully. B. F. Booth
Salisbury, TAnn.-MAv 4. 1883
BRADFORD. Pa. Nav s. 1875.
1t has cured me IF several diseases, such as
yousncs sickness at the stomach monthly troubles.
ETC. / have not seen sick day in year. since I
took ''"p Bi'ters. All my neighbors use them.
MRS. FANNIE GREEN.
$4,000 Lost.
"a tour to Europe that cost me $4,000, done me
"less good than bottle of Hop Bltters they also
"cured my wife OF fifteen years nervous weakness,
"seepessness and dyspepsia" .4sa
X. NJ, Auburn, n. Y IN
-
SO BLOOMINGylLLE, o. May !, 70.
SIRS-l have been suffering ten years, and tried
your Hop Bitters and it done me more good than all
the doctors. Miss 5. 5. BOONE.
Baby Saved.
We are so thankful to say that nursing baby
was permanently cured of dangerous and protract.
ed constipation and iregulary of the bowels by the
use OF Hop Btters by its mother which at the same
time rertOred her to perfect health and strength
The Parents, Rochester, n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-25
Loring, Short & Harmon,
!up, ?gshls House, Portland,
"A CHILD!
Poisoned by a Nurse.

Poisoned by a Nurse.
Some eight years ago was inoculated with poison
by nurse who infected my babe with blood faint
The little child fingered along until il was about two
years DID, when its little life was yielded up to the
fearful poison. For six long wears l have suffered
untold misery. | was covered W it'll sores and ulcer
from head to foot, and in my great extremity
prayed to die. No language express my feelings
of woe during those long six years. had the bert
medical treatment. several ply sicians successfully
treated me, but all to purpose. The Mercury and
Potash seemed to add fuel to tine awful flame which
was deyOurinv me- bout three mont hs 400 I waa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-25

CUTICURA REsoLvENT, the new blood purifier
and CUTICURA, and CUTICUKA SOAP. the great skin
cures and be tutiiers, -Old everywhere Price,
Potter Drug and Che Co.. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-25
Rahv Saved.

SO BLOOMINGylLLE, o., May |, 70.
SIRS-I have been suffering ten years, and tried
your Hop Bitters. and it done more good than all
the doctors. Miss 5. s. BOONE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-25
NDecG0I Advertisements.

Small advertisements, not ezceediHg shree ttn-
eoming under the head Of WANTED, For SAIL
for 26 cents, three times for 40 cents. and one nee
for so cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-25

advised to
try Swih's
Speci ii c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-25

"a tour to Europe that cost me $4,000 done me
less good than bottle of Hop BItters; they also
"cured my wife OF fifteen years nervous weakness
"sleeplessness and dyspepsia" .saa
X. NJ, Auburn, n. Y IN
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-09-18
WatermelOns Won't Go.

There is as handsome lot of water
melons as ever reached New York"
said a Washington market dealer,
.'apd yet people skun them as if they
were afraid they would go off. Where
sold thousand last season L do not
sell one hundred.
''How do you account for it?'
"That's an easy one. Why, cholera,
cholera, cholera! The health board
have scared the fruit consumers to
death, and, in place of breakfasting
on good ripe watermelon or dish Of
other fruit, they are dieting on oat-
meal. crackers, rice, or hominy. Moth
ing green-not shade of that color
upon the table. Now, watermelons
are notoriously wholesome.
"How do the prices compare with
last season?''
s'There is handsome melon for 25
cents. Fifty and 60 cents was a COM
mon price a year ago."
''Many melons coming?"
.'Yes; but they will not pay ex-
penses. We won't have the cholera,
but we have got the scare, and the
melon business is laid out. "-Nes0
York Sx51
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-09-18

per cubic yard. The water is supplied
through fourteen-inch pipe reduced
to six inches at the end. By con-
structing reservoir and storing the
water, the greater part of which runs
to waste, the mine could be worked
several months each year and made to
turn out large sum annually. The
cost OF making such a reservoir would
be considerable, but the increased weld
from the mine in consequence of the
extended period during which it could
be made to pay would soon reimburse
the owners for all outlay. The bed of
gravel which is expected to yield at
the rate named-40 cents per cubic
yards large one, and it is calcula-
ted that, if worked as long as practi-
cable each season, with the aid of a
reservoir for the storage of water, it
would last for more than quarter of
a century. The possibilities of the
surface mining regions of Yavapai are
great, but a large amount of money
must first be expended for the con-
struct:o of water reservoirs and con-
Quoting to the mines.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-09-18
Collecting Postage-Stamps.
London Provfsioner.

London ProY1sfoner.
TO Judge from recent price-list
the mania for collecting postage.
stamps would seem as great as ever.
A well known dealer, whose catalogue
is before us, offers the nine penny blue
Natal of 1859 for f20, the half peso
rose of Peru for a similar amount, the
Is centime of Reunion for ESQ, an un-
used Mauritus envelope, issued at one
shilling. for f35, and the plate of
twelve distinct varieties of old Mauri-
tus for trife of f25. For some of
the first issues of the South American
republ cs prices are asked which
would, we should imagine, amply re-
pay search in the countries they
came from and serve to replenish the
empty Golfers of state of such needy
country as Bolivia, the early stamps of
which are almost as extinct as the
dodo. Some English stamps are also
very rare, notably the black ''V. r."
of which only few examples are
known to be in existence, and the high
values of more recent issue. Among
this latter the five pound stamp is most
highly priced. Whoever saw so ex-
pens,ve label or had occasion to en-
ploy such high-priced postage? Ii,
however, you presented yourself at St.
Martin lie Grand and rendered fi-e-
pound note in payment you would be
Immediately served with the article in
question. Try the experiment and
place the stamp in the album of. say
your eldest boy.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-09-18
A Three.Minute Geyser.

Portland Oregonian
Hoaxing travellers has always been
a favorite amusement with some peo-
pie who have been connected with our
transportation lines. There was
George Knaggs. President of the Cello
Lying Club, who has invented more
ingenious stories than can be remem-
bered, but who has now turned a re-
spectacle and honorable citizen of
The Dalles. How many have looked
with delight on the immense orchards
(of oak grubs) he has pointed to them
along the hills of Wasco County.
But there has arisen a greater than
Knaggs, one who can lie in half
dozen languages. Lately coming up
from Astoria, the passengers heard
loud, roaring noise on the south side of
the river, and looking in the direction
of the sound, saw large column of
water rise to great height in the air.
An excited lady, who inquired the
meaning of this phenomenon, was
told by the polyglot liar above men,
toned that there was a geyser over
there in the woods. ''But," said the
lady, Il was along here a year ago
''Oh," was the reply. ''It has only
three minutes after great roaring. If
you will watch you will soon see it
again. Sure enough in moment a
loud and prolonged roar was heard,
and then huge column of water
flashed in the sun far above the inter-
vening trees. The lady was convinced
and was also delighted to have seen
this wonder of nature. As the Orego-
midz does not wish the Iowa editors to
be deceived by this romancer, it will
''give away the snap" Capt. Ankeny
has long timber slide down the side
of the mountain on the Prairie chan
mel. It is lined with railroad iron, and
the logs in descending it make great
noise, and when the logs strike the
water they punch out column the
full size of the log. just as the p tn is
punched out of an elder, and shove it
up in the air to a great height. As
the logs follow each other down the
chute at short intervals the appear
ance of spouting geyser is presented
to travellers along the main channel of
the river.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-09-18
Life Of Birds Contrasted with That Of
Man.

From Belgravia.
The house itself stood four miles or
more from any other human habita
ton, and the master of the house lived
in a cage, from which he looked out
over the wide-stretching heath, and
doubtless had his own opinions about
the solitary situation and the shame
full procession of life that was only
illustrated to the dwellers in the house
by the change of seasons and the fact
that the heather, bv which all were
surrounded, was in blossom or dressed
in the dark purple hue that tells the
initiated that autumn is past and win
ter is coming over the land.
But whatever opinions the master of
the house held on that or any other
subject. he had no intention of telling
them even to his protectress and slave,
the mistress. Sufficient for him were
the sweet food, the fresh groundsel,
the feathery grasses and clear water
and the alteration he received uniinch-
ingly. replying thereto occasionally
with short, sharp word or exclama-
ton that was at once written down by
his worshipers and pondered over, to
try and discern the hidden meaning,
the profound philosophy, that doubt
less were concealed in the mystic syl-
tables; and many an event in the life
of the tiny household was decided by
the parrot, unconsciously swinging in
his cage and scolding beneath his
breath the 101 small birds that con-
gregated near him, hoping to pick up
few crumbs that fell from his over
flowing table. If the bird had inher-
tied the soul of one of the siblys he
could not have inspired profounder
respect. He was never left alone for
more than two hours at stretch, and
then only with profuse apologies; and
should the rare necessity of business
call his worshipers full ther afeld he
would be carefully ensconsed in
large red flannel bag that covered him
and his cage completely over, and en-
ab!ed him 10 take long journey Sc
cure from draughts and from alarm at
the constant succession of sights, that
might have been harmful to one who
so seldom lie his quiet dwelling place,
and Tor whom life was regulated with
the precision of some cho.ce and per.
fectly balanced piece of machinery.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-09-18
Caught It ALI Alone,

On the boat coming down from the
Flats the other evening was young
man and black bass. They were a
pair. That is, the young man had in
some way accumulated the fish, which
was dead. He was such a guileless-
looking young man that several parties
thought to guy him ard his catch. The
fish was hanging to peg, and with it
pair of small balances which enable
fisherman to weigh his victims, pro-
viding they don't go over twenty
pounds.
Catch it all alone?" asked one.
No reply.
..Pull very hard?' asked second.
No reply.
"Were you much over three days
about it?" aueried third, and so il
went on for ten minutes, while the
fisherman had nothing to say. All
length one of the crowd remarked:
''That bass will weigh all of half a
pound"
II doubt it," replied another.
Say, fisherman, what are the fig
uresP'
''Two pounds,' was the solemn an
swer.
"Get out!"
The man pulled $40 bill from his
vest, and laid it on his knee and said !:
''If he don't the money is yours.
Put upr'
After some hesitation shake purse
of $40 was raised, the fish hung to the
scales, and he showed an ounce over.
The crowd kicked on the scales, and
the fish was weighed in the steamers s
pantry. The figures held good, but
he was weighed again when the boat
landed, and the money had to be pass
ed over.
''How did you do itP'' asked a
policeman when the crowd had dis
persed.
.'Simply poured seventeen ounces
of birdshot down his throat" was the
reply; and he let the tish's head drop
and the shot battered out on the wharf
like a young hail-storm.-Detroit Free
Press
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-09-18
State of Ireland-American Tourists.

State of IreIand-American Tourists
1t is pleasing to notice that Anne ri
can public opinion has not been terri
fed by the rumors circulated by inter.
ested persons in reference to the un
settled state of Ireland. Such un-
founded reports, says The Belfast NeUs
Letter have done much to intimidate
tourists from visiting this country,
but the fact that these idle stories
have not completely accomplished
their object has just received graphic
illustration in Belfast, A very large
number of American tourists have
recently visited Ireland, taking in this
town IN their tour. An instance show
ing how thoroughly Intellectual mali
c1ous reports have been is afforded by
the fact that a party of thirteen
American ladies, unaccOmpanied by
what would perhaps be considered the
reassuring escort of gentlemen, arriv-
ed after a tour through the country,
at the Queens hotel, Belfast. They
left Boston by the Cunard liner Cep-
halonia. Another large party of ladies
and gentlemen tourists arrived at
Queenstown on the 9th inst. by the
Cunard steamer Aurania. They spent
the interval of twelve days in visit
ing Cork. the Lakes of Killarney,
Dublin, Enniskillen, Londonderry,
Belfast, and other places of interest
1t is an acknowledged fact that Ire
land presents features of attraction to
tourists such as few countries possess,
but false public opinion has intimida-
ted many visitors who were only too
desirous of becoming acquainted with
this island. That such influences are
dying a natural death is being demon-
strated daily. In addition to the facts
above quoted, it may be mentioned
that on Saturday last the Cunard
steamer Etruria landed at Queenstown
nearly one hundred saloon passengers,
and the steamers of other translantic
lines are furnishing their quota also.
The supposition that tourists might
not travel from Cape Clear to Main
Head without molestatlon or dread
strikes anyone who knows Ireland as
a complete absurdity, and that false
rumors have been dissipated in the
minds of American travellers is now
amply proven. The party of ladies
who have been staying at the Queens
hotel left for Glasgow last night by
the Messrs. Burns steamer Gorilla.
The Dromedary, also, on Thursday
evening conveyed large party of
Americans to the same destination.
These facts possess a special interest,
as emphasizing returning confidence
on the part of foreigners in Irish hos
pitallty and the general state of the
country.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-09-18
A SagaciOus Dog.

81 believe that half the yarns that
run through the papers with regard to
the sagaclty of dogs and cats are
Judged up" said merchant in hear
ing of a reporter to another who was
leaning over the counter"
do you? Well. I don't. You've
seen my dog Betsey, / guess?"
Eyes, what of her?'
Il have had her about nine years,
and in that time have changed resi-
dences about the same number of times.
The last time the dog was forgotten in
the confusion, and it was two or three
days before we found her. Yesterday
we started to move again. Directly
after the wagon backed up to the pave
ment, and the men commenced NOV
ing the furniture, the dog, who is
usually very sedate in her manners,
cut up the most extraordinary antics
imaginable. Finally she made break
for her kennel and, one by one, she
lugged out litter of three puppies
and dropped them near the wagon,
and not until she and her family were
given place on the drivers seat,
would she allow anything to be touch
ed, and then with short bark or two,
which expect mant guess you catch
me being left behind, this time,' she
coiled up and went to Sleep
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-09-18
ALI the Insurance He Wanted.

s'Young man." said minister to a
passengeriw who had just finished curs-
ing the peanut boy for waking him
up, .'does 1t ever occur to you that we
know not what "a day may bring forth
that we are here to-day and gone to
morrow
81 should say so; I'm Cincinnati
drummer"
..Do you know" went on the minis
ter solemnly, ''that in the midst of life
we are in de-"
you're too late. old man." said
the Cincinnatian briskly; 'tI've got
$4,000 in the Occident and Orient,
and that's all the insurance can car
ry."-New York Times.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-09-18

Mother: II am afraid Mr.. Crisscross
is not serious in his attentions
Daughter: HE is awfully bashful,
you know. But he is offering himself
piecemeal. Last night he wanted me
to take his arm
A garden at an expense of SIS, ,0G0 is
to be laid out in the Place des Estats-
Unis, where the reduced statue of
Liberty Enlghtening the world the
gift of Americans to the city of Par.s.
Is erected.