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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

The action which has been determined
upon by the Washington authorities to
prevent the introduction of smallpox by
rail into Maine. New Hampshire. YER
mont. Massachusetts, and New York is to
be taken none too soon. and inspectors are
TO be Immediately appointed to board
trains upon the requisition of the COVER
nors of the respective States. There seems
to be as yet no abatement Of the pestlence
across the border, and viglence on the
part of State and municipal authorities
should be increased rather than relaxed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19
The Dead Giant.

Jumbo was probably the largest animal
ever in captivity. He was of the African
species, and was at least 25 years old. When
y baby he was taken to the London Geological
Gardens, and as he grew up was used to carry
children around on his back, and was always
kind AZ he grew older he became unrulv
when confined. and for this reason, it is said,
was sold when Mr.. Bsrnum made the offer to
huy him. When 1t became known that a
definite contract to sell him had been made
for f200o much indignation was expressed,
and there was popular craze on the subject
in England. Jumbo became the chief topic
of the day. and his removal from the country
was lamented as a national calamity. The
Prince of Wales tried to stop the sale, an in
junction suit in chsncery was started. the
matter was brought up in the House of Com
mons. and Ruskin wrote of it: England is
not in the habit of parting with her pets. If
stone walls and chains are necessary to con-
fine Jumbo. England has the stone and iron,
and need not go to America for them A." Every
effort was made to prevent it, even iuclud-
ing an injunction suit in chancery. and the
matter was brought before the House of Com
mons. The members of the council, round
ly denounced rs they were. adhered to their
legal contract, and late in March, 1882,
Jumbo WAS embarked for the United States
on board the steamship Assyrian Monarch.
For weeks before his departure he was visited
by crowds of men, women and children of
all classes OF society, who went to take a
farewell look at Jumbo and to feed him with
buns and other delicacies. Popular feel
aug ran so high that there we're rumors
aha; riot would take place when he was
conveyed through the streets TO the
steamship deck. The accounts of the ar
rangements for his ocean voyage were wide
IL published. The ship bearing him arrived
in New York on Sunday, April 3. 1882, and
Jumbo WAS landed safely and in good condi
ton. The elephant and the immense IRON
bound box in which he was Gagged weighed
together IL 4 tons The box and its freight
we're hoisted from the steamship by floating
derrick, which was towed TO the pier, and the
imprisoned elephant Was then hauled by l6
horses to the Madison Square Garden. which
vas occupied by Barnum's circus. The
height of Jumbo was lift Gin. His immense
bulk was such that front view of him was
about as imposing as a side view. Other ele-
plants looked like pigmies beside him. His
trunk. for several feet after leaving his head
was as thick as stout mans body. When
he lifted his heal and stretched liz trunk up
ward he could reach up 20 tee,, or five feet
higher than the largest OF tn other elephants
in his owners extensive herd.
Barnum had advertised European tour
with his great show and Jumbo" for next
season. The money loss upon the animal
will be heavy, though whether it falls upon
Mr.. Barnum or the Grand Trunk Railroad is
as vet uncertain. The elephants skeleton
will be preserved by Professor Baird in the
Smithsonian Institution at Washington, while
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

If there is anything in this life that will
give one foretaste of hell, as some represent
it, that thing is Neuralgia. 1t is the refine
ment of torture. But there is a simple and
inexpensive remedy for it. Johnson's
Anodyne Liniment snuffed up into the head
will givd instant relief.
Pure rich blood gives us health, long life
and green old age" but how few pay any
attention to the state Of their blood? Par
sons Purgative Pills make new rich blood,
and taken one night for three months will
change the blood in the entire system.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

The result of the races between the
Puritan and the Genesta will add greatly
to popular interest in the regular fall re-
gattas of the various yacht clubs. AS the
Genesta is entered for some of these CON
tests it is possible that Sir Richard Sutton
may yet carry home two or three silver
mugs even if the Americas is not one of
them. Report has it that in this way both
the Puritan and Priscilla may sail against
the Genesta again this fall. The presence
of the Priscilla would make any race in
which the English cutter took part most
interesting; but in the minds of many
yachtsmen there are reasons, founded on
good taste, why the Puritan should stay
ont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

The Alaska mining interests, according
TO the most recent reports, have recently
received great impetus. The first ship
ment OF bullion was made in July, and
as a result of twenty-five days work,
nearly 100000 was shipped to San
Francisco. The United States has been.
during its history, remarkably successful
Is land Spectator, and there are grow
ing indications that the Alaska purchase
will not be the least valuable of its acqui-
sitions, and that the wisdom Of Senator
Sumner and Secretary Seward will be
amply justified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

1t is impossible not to sympathize with
No one ever looked at the big elephant
who did not confess that the creature was
all or more than all that fancy had paint
deed, been cut short in the beginning of
his career, for he was only twenty-five
years old. and there was every reason to
suppose that. barring an accident. he
would live to be 100 or perhaps $50 years
OF age. In that case it is not unlikely that
he would have been the last of his race,
for the elephant is fast becoming extinct.
For so distinguished creature Jumbo's
end is unfortunate and sadly inadequate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

Ely's Cream Balm was recommended to me
by my druggist as preventive to Hay Fever
Have been using it rs directed since the 9th
of August and have found it specific for
that much dreaded and loathsome disease
For ten years or more l have been great
sufferer each year, from August 9th till frost,
and have tried many alleged remedies for its
cure, but Ely's Cream Balm is the only pre-
tentative l have ever found. Hay Fever
sufferers ought to know of its efficacy.
+. B. AINswoRTH,
OF F. B. AINswoRrH & Co., Publishers,
indianapolis, Ind.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

The newspaper press Of the Pacific
slope was never as unanimous and en-
phatic in opposing Chinese immigration
as it is in express horror and detestation
of the recent massacre in Wyoming Ter
ritory. Without an exception it de-
nonnces the affair as an inexcusable
crime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

1t is rumored that the supply of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup is not equal to the demand.
Druggists should prepare themselves for all
emergencies a the people RELY on them for
this remedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

No preparation could have made such re.
putation as salvation Oil has without intrin-
sic merit of the highest order. 1t kills pain.
Price 25cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19
The Best Location in Portland, Me.
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Take the best train between Boston and
New York. leaving either city at p. NJ, ar.
irving at the other at Up. NJ. Runs on time
Week Days and sundays. every day In the
year. june2od3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19
Better

way to insure the proper action of all
the apparatus necessary to health, than
to aid the stomach and liver by the
occasional use of Ayers Pills. Z. A.
Robinson. Isl School St., Lowell, Mass,
says: "For a number Of years was
stationed in the tropics; and, while there,
suffered much from torpidity of the liver
and indigestion. Headaches and nausea
disabled me for days at time, and it
was only by the use Of Ayers Pills that l
obtained relief. l know them to be the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made miserable
by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure il the
remedy for you. Sold by Bowdtch, Web
ster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

CATARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured, by Shiloh's Catsrrh Remedy.
Price so cents. Nasal Injector free. Sold
BY Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19
WHY Is 1t.

That the sale of Hoods Sarsaparilla con-
tinues at such rapidly increasing rate? 1t
is,-
lst: Because of the positive curative val
ne of Hoods Sarsaparlla itself.
ID: Because of the conclusive evidence of
remarkable cures affected by it, unsurpassed
and seldom equalled by any other medicine.
Send to C. |. Hood & Co, Lowell, Mass , for
book containing manv statements of cures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so
quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure We guar
antee it. Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

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, 1885-09-19
State News.

A MISSING TREASURER HEARD FRoM-SE-
vEkELY INJURED BY FALL-SKELEToS
FoUSD-A LoSG LIST OF CRIMES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19
Daily Kenutbtf 5onrual.
Augusta, Saturday Morning, Sept. 10.

The London papers are more interested
in the death of Jumbo than in the ocean
yacht race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19
Good

health depends largely on the condition OF
the liver. This organ is easily affected
because Of its sluggish circulation. When
it becomes disordered, stagnant blood
accumulates in its venous system, causing
it to discharge inert or bad bile. Many
forms of disease result from its imperfect
action, which deranges all the digestive
and assimilatiye organs, and. through
these, impairs almost every function Of
mind and body. There is no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19
REAL ESTATE IN
AUGUSTA
FOR SALE.

VIII be sold at public auction, on Friday, Oct. 30.
1885. at O'Clock NJ, the premises unless pre-.
viously disposed of at private sale, the real estate
including the Dwelling House and Stable on corner
Of State and Bridge streets, and the lot in front
The Dwelling House on Bridge street. next east
of the Engine bouse.
The "Lancey Bloch" so called, on Bridge street
opposite Summer street
The "Aborn House." 30 called. on Bridge street,
opposite Summer street.
he above property was formerly owned by W. K
Lancey. For further particulars enquire Of T. W.
"hiiehouse, Esq, or at the Belfast Savings Bank.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

A Stitch in time saves nine and bottle of
Fogus Cough Mixture may save your life.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19
HpeCi0L Advertisements =.

Small advertisements, not exceeding three lin
coming under the head Of WANTED, FoR SAL
TO LET, LOST, &C., tciU Be inserted here one tin
for 80 cents. three times for 40 cents. and one
for so cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

The new big ship Frederick Billings, re-
Gently launched at Rockport was lowed ou
of that port on Tuesday by steam tug Con
idence, bound to New York
A COW belonging to John S. Stevens wa.
killed by the freight train Thursday neal
McIntires crossing, Warren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

An unmarried lady. thirty eight years old,
was sent to the Insane Hospital at Augusta
from Lewiston, Thursday. She has recently
been suffering from intense nervous excite
ment, and not long ago awoke to find herself,
at night, in Lisbon. This is a sad case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

Highest degree of quality in
sures lowest cost and best work.
The price per gallon higher
but quantity needed is less than
if any other paints were used.
Any Building that is not salts
factorily painted with it or upon
which its use has not cost less
than if other paints had been used
will be re-painted at our expense
For sale by
WARD s. COGAN.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19
kENNEBEC.

DR. II. Richardson, of Benton, Tuesday
night took an overdose of belladonna bv
mistake, and came near dying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19
Appetite

renders the partaking Of needful bodily
sustenance a matter of pleasure. When
ever the appetite fails, you may be sure
the stomach and liver have become de-
ranged, and need to be corrected by the
use of Ayers Pills. c. Danly, Bolton,
Texas, writes: +" 1 have taken Ayers Pills
for various affections arising from de-
engagements of the liver and digestive
organs, and find them to be powerful
corrective y If yOur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

is impaired good cathartic medicine may
aid YOU. Miss NJ. Boyle. Wilkesbarre, Pa,
writes: II use no other medicine than
Ayers Pills. They are all that any one
needs, DR.. W. j. Talbot, Sacramento.
CAL, writes: 1.-The curative virtues of
Ayers Pills commend them to all judi
cious practitioners" DR.. Charles Alberts,
Horizon, Wis, writes: LAST year pro-
cured from you the formula Of Ayers
Pills, and have since prescribed them with
decided benefit" No poisonous drugs are
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1885-01-09

what a Woman is Doing to Develop the
hidden Wealth of the South.


what a woman is Doing to Develop the
Hidden Wealth of the south.
From the Chattanooga Democrat
Miss Maud st. Pierre, the lady who
has become somewhat prominent in
this vicinity from the fact that she is
dealing extensively in mining and
mineral lands, is in this city. Recently
q reporter called on her for the pur-
pose of learning something of her pri-
vate secretary, John A. Neal, who dis
appeared last summer, and to find out
her plans of operations in the various
industrial pursuits upon which she has
embarked. Miss ST. Pieere is a rather
tall, fne-looking lady, with erect . r
riage, a keen eye and a preceptibIe
something about her which unmistaka-
bly, means business. She advanced
without hesitation, shook hands with
the reporter and sat down.
"Tell me of your. mineral land in
Franklin county"
well, / have purchased about TO-
600 acres of land in Franklin county. /
have In that property endless quanti-
ties of iron ore, coal, marble, sandstone
and timber. There are all through the
south numberless white families who,
through force of circumstances and ig-
norance are unable to make a. decent
livelihood. / intend to form. colonies
and give them homes and employment.
I will give each family the timberto
build a house and then give them q
lease on twenty acres for ten years
These families are to be from the south.
/ have an utter adherence of convict
labor"
What will be the estimated cost of
your various enterprises there?"
"It will be about one-tenth whati it
would cost in any other place. In 9TH
er words it will cost about 1900, 000."
"Have you any other mineral land
besides this ?"
We'll, / have under my control 1907
900 acres in Eastern Kentucky and 3S,-
900 acres in Cumberland county, this
State"
"Were you originally from England
Miss st. Pierre?"
"Oh, no; I was borni in Louisiana; but..
having spent most of my life aljroad.a
great many people are of the opinion
that I am English. My father died
when I was about seventeen years old
and, having been in his confidence, was
thoroughly acquainted with his bust
ness and consequently naturally took
charge of matters. NY mother died
later on and then / went to Europe"
Miss st. Pierre spends mossof her
winters in Washington and New York.
She comes South during the summer to-
attend to her.business in the mountains.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1885-01-09

The pap used for printing the
Bank of England notes has always been
made by the Portal family, whose IN
cestor came over from Bordeaux after
the revocation of the Edict Of Nantes,
bringing with him the. art of making
fine paper, which, like those of silk
weaving and dyeing scarlet was up to-.
that time unknown ia England Ex-
cept by burglary, it is absolutely inn
possible to obtain a scrap Of the beauti-
fully water-marked paper produced at
the mill at Layerstoke. What con-
~stitutss the main safeguard of the bank
is the water" or, more properly, the
wire mark" that transparent design.
which can be instantly detected when
the paper is held up between the eye,
and the light. The largest amount Of
q bank note in circulatiorA in 1897, was,
fI.a00. It is said that two mates for
91b0, 900 each, and two for e50, 000s
each, we're once engraved and lssueds
A butcher, who had amassed an imr
mense fortune in the war times, went one
day with one of these ESQ, 600 notes 10
a private banker, asking for a. loan OF
E5, 500, and wishing to d~eposi&tbe big
note as security in the bankers hands,
saying he had kept it for years. Hhe
G5, 300 was handed over, but the bank-
er limited at the same time, to. the
butcher the folly of hoardiAs such
sum and losing the interest
8 @Wery true, sir, replied the butcher,
shut / likes to look ont so VERY well
that I have t'other one of thesalprkind
at home.p An eccentric gentleman in
London framed a hank post hill for
930, 600, and exhibited it forsivo years
in one of his sitting-rooms. The fifth
year he died, when the picture was at
once taken down and cashed by his
heirs. -
Some years ago, a. d n0bieman's
house near Hyde Park, q dispute arose
about a certain passage IN Scripture
and q dean who was present denying
that there was any such text, .
Bible was called for. When it was
opened amarlrer was found In it, whieh,
on examination, proved 10 be q bank
post bill for e40. 600. IA might possibly
have been placed there as i reproasA tS
the son, who, perhaps, did not consult
the Bible as often as his mother could
have wished.-The Pager World.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1885-01-09
GENTLH WORDS.

Gentle words, 0, gentle words.
How We linger in the mind.
Like the songs Of happy birds,
Floating on the summer wind;
Like the peal of merry bells,
Heard across some sunny plain.
Ger the brooks and throS the dells
Lofty, sweet, then loud again.
Chorus:
Gentle words, o, gentle words,
How ye llnger in the mind,
Lake the song Of happy birds,
Floating on tho sammer wind.
Gentle words, o, gentle words,
re are powers sent to bless;
Richer gems than Aiadems,
Treasures chat we all possess;
fe are tones from brighter spheres,
Angel voices soothing pain,
Thrilling echoes that for years
lu the heart resound again.
Chorus:
The Dillon tribune., 1885-08-08
The FrancO-GermaA Scare.

The article in the North German Gazette
attacking France in connection with the
advice Of the Paris Temps that the French
cavalry on the frontier be reinforced has Sc
riously affected the Berlin and Frankfort
bourses. 1t is supposed in official circles
that the object Of the article is to prepare
the public for large increase in the mill
tary budget. All the German newspapers,
including the Gazette, are dwelling on the
fact that the approach Of France and Rus
sia toward each other are coincident with
the increasing good. will between England
and Germany.
The rector Of the University of Berlin
at the celebration in honor Of its founder
Frederick William, toasted the health of
the Emperor William in the following
words: "Long live peace. Should, ho~ev-
er, the arrogance Of our neighbors pass
from daring words into daring deeds, they
will learn that the I'D spirit still lives
The Dillon tribune., 1885-08-08
THE CYCLONE.
Pllilaslell l,l,ians Somewhat Agitatetl Over
the Gentle Breeze.

The uppermost topic in Philadelphia on
the 4th was the cyclone and the devastation
it wrought in its rapid and relentless course.
1t is probable that no exact account Of the
number of its victims and complete details
of its havoc to property can ever be secur-
ed. The best information at hand is that
five persons lost their lives, four reported
missing and sixty injnred-some SO severe
ly that their recovery is doubtful. The
scene in the e5th ward of Philadelphia is
one of desolation. Many houses were
razed to the ground and others completely
gutted, while many more are roofless. The
appearance Of the localities on both sides
of the Delaware river in the direct track of
the tornado, bears resemblance to once
thickly populated region that had been Wis
tied BY an extensive fire. The total loss
will amount to about 100000, including
100000 worth of property in Camden,
$15o,ooo in Philadelphia, and $e5,ooo in
vessels damaged in the river. The rain
storm which followed the tornado also did
great deal OF damage. The water in the
Schuylkill this morning is higher than it
has been for many months.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-08-08
UNFORTUNATE SPAIN.
Besieged With Cholera and Storms in all
Quarters.

Coyyestonlentta Estana reports that five
persons were suffocated while house was
being fumigated at Jaena. The cholera con-
tinues to spread to the new provinces. In
the whole OF Spain last Saturday there
were reported $500 new cases of cholera,
1,444 deaths. The military government OF
Granada has succombed to the pestilence.
Cholera is raging in the convict settlement
of Carthagena. The number Of new cases
Of cholera throughout Spain last Sunday
was 3,317, deaths 1864. In Madrid 81 new
cases and % deaths reported.
Storms ofgreat violence swept over the
central and northern part Of Spain on the
sd inst, in many places utterly running the
the telegraph lines. Many persons are re-
ported to have been killed.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-08-08
ENGLISH DEPRAyITY.
A Beastly Father Who Betrayed His
Daughter Justly Punished.

The New York Smn's London special
says: The crusade against immortality in
the city and country grows daily. On July
goth motherless girl named Davies, aged
IS, gave birth to child in Worcestershire
The neighbors became convinced -tl,at-aer
own father was the father Of her child, and
a crowd Of women assembled to punish
him. They invaded the factory where he
was employed, dragged him from his work,
tore off most Of his clothing and gave him
a terrible whipping with raw-hides. The
victim howled for mercy but was told he
had shown no mercy to his victim and he
should have none. When the women were
tired Of whipping him they tied him to the
tail-board Of cart with placard on his
bleeding back setting forth the crime with
which he was charged. Finally Davies was
tnrned over to the police to be tried on the
charge of incest as soon as his daughter is
we'll enough to give testimony.