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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-08
A Tale of a Pump.

Yonder it stands in the great city's
square. as peacefully disposed, well-regu-
lated pump as one would wish to find
1t has seen some seventy years of active
service, yet it is just las good as new"
thanks to occasional repairs and furnish
ings. The old pump is in great request,
especially during the heats of summer
Here come the school children from the
great. hot-looking brick school-house just
round the corner; the tired. thirsty horse
of the market-man makes for it on the gall
lop, and even the sleek. wel-groomed
animal in gold harness, does not
disdain "a taste OF its quality" Now this
pump, unlike many OF its kind. has story
"a true oue-and here it is
Some 65 years ago. solitary stranger
found himself in this noisy, busy neigh
DO rhood, which was then a mere hamlet,
containing few Struggling houses. prom
inent among which was small .many-win-
dowed tavern. 1t was dark night, and
long, lonesome road stretched away be-
fore him. As he walked rapidly along, a
tall figure by the roadside suddenly caught
his eye; drawing nearer. long arm was
seen pointing threateningly at him, as if
about to discharge some deadly weapon.
The traveller was unarmed, -completely
al the mercy of an assailant,-so nothing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-08
TRUE ECONOMY.

Every one must practice true econon ny 70 succeed
in life. But II 10 no economy TO buy "shoddy" ar
ticles: bad our, bad Butter and Lad FOOD Of any
kind are not economical al any prize; thous
and times worse IL a "shoddy" medicine that pre-
tends TO cure, but makes the patient worte
sa-As the best food Ia the cheapest because II Ia
nutritious and sfrengf beninR TO tie Whole system,
even In small quantities. 90 IL pure nedicine'
which cures every time, even in small dose there
fore always keep In mind these Ten s"tid Fdc's-
ss-"There IL more real solid cure In one hattie
of HUNTS Kidney and Liver REMEDY, for the dis.
eases il l. prepared for than barrel OF the 20 called
cures the do-e is 20 10 20 drops.
ss-It cures, restores, regulates and inYigora'es
the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys, Bladder and Urinary
organ creates a marvellous appetite and reoaild.
the hole ~ stem, end II ia "Neyer known TO FAIL
xS-If will prevent a. well a. cure. Malaria, Feyers
and rheumatism and all diseases which come from
impure blood. Keep the fountain and the springs
that supply II pare. and the stream Rowing there
from viii be h aithf1l and iife-g1vlng.
ss-speciai and interesting case Of Brights disease
desc bed on second page Of our Banner Book.
sU-HusTs kidney and Liver REMEDY puiiies
the Blood, thereby keeping the Kidney. Liver,
Stomach Bladder and Urinary organs vigorous
with life AID action, causing rem 10 Tree the system
from the poisonous waste which brings disease and
death.
sri reaches the seat Of the disease at oDee-re
move. the stimulates and assists the function
OF the kidneys, Liver and Urinary organs.
sS-save sopr health by using HUNTS kidney
and Liver REMEDY, az millions will not recon-
pense the toes II the priceless boon. II VIII cure
Female Weakness, and prevent monthly ruheilpg.
Corre-pandenc~ freely answered by our
Consulting Physictsn Mt this ofhce.
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remained for him to do but make immedi

remained for him to do but make immedi-
ate surrender.
Don't fire, for heavens sake !" he
cried, land you shall have everything!"
saying which, he flung his pocket-book.
containing considerable sum of money,
and watch, in the direction of the tall
figure, then took to his heels, never stop
ping till he reached the inn, into which
he burst, halt-dead with fright, rousing
the inmates from sleep with "a wild. inco-
herent tale of having been stopped on the
road by highwayman, and robbed of all
his effects.
The landlord, accompanied by several
OF his guests. started without delay, in
pursuit. After securing the long road for
some distance, without finding any trace
of the robBer, they at length returned to
the inn, setting strong guard about it,
lest they should be surprised and perhaps
murdered in their beds.
Everything was quiet, however, during
the night, and the next morning the trav-
eler started on his journey, so rudely in
terrupted. AS he passed the old pump,
what should he see lying near it but his
pocket book and watch, which he had so
rashlv yielded to the mute ''stand and de-
liver"' of this supposed highwayman--a AN
inotfensive thing of wood. Seen in the
darkness of night, tall and erect, with up
lifted handle. it certainly bears striking
resemblance to the human figure, and it is
known in all the region round about as
1.-The pump that robbed an.''-GoOd
Cheer
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The Rabbits Good Deed

The Rev. Colin Anderson, formerly pastor
of the Methodist Episcopal church of Shasta,
and also of the Methodist Episcopal church
at Rcd Bluff and now Justice of the Peace
at Alturas. related a strange incident which
had recently occurred in his life to us while
visiting at the latter place. The following
are the facts Some thrty-two years ago
Mr.. Anderson was separated from his mother,
he being then but five years of age. The
separation was caused by his father having
while at college in Scotland, the land of Mr..
AS birth, secretly married n poor farmer
daughter, both being minors, which greatly
incensed his parents, who were members of
the aristocracy, and finally after five years
caused their separation. Mr.. A. was always
taught by his father to believe his mother
was dead for the last thirty-two years, and
never believed anything to the contrary until
few days since, when he received letter
from her from Scotland
One evening last winter, as Mr.. Anderson
was going home after dark carving a Ian
tern rabbit ran across the road and followed
up in front of Mr.. A.. and seemed to be be-
wildered, allowing him to take it by the ears
and carry it home. The local papers got
hold of this little incident. and wrote it up in
good shape, and the article was quite extern
sively copied, finally finding its way in a
Canadian paper, where it came under the
eye OF = friend of MIR. IS mother. who sent
the paper to her in Scotland. and she imme-
diately rejoiced in the knowledge that she
had found her long lost boy and at once
wrote him long letter fully explaining every.
thing, the date and cause of her separation
| from Mr. As father, aud how she had always
thought her son numbered with the dead. MIR
A. at once answered her letter, and is com
pletelv overjoyed to know that his dear old
mother still lives. Mr.. A. states that he was
born on May TO- left home on the 10th OF
May. and received the letter from his mother
/ on Nav 10
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Economies that are not Wise.

Is stern, pinehing economy good
thing? Does not the child become more
liberal, generous, happier man, healthier
in body and mind. who has not from his
birth been nagged and rasped by petty
economies, by the perpetual gnawing of
stomach and brain for food that was de-
MED them Has not the pennywise sys-
TEN, pushed to extremes, produced in in
dividuals and races morose and gloomy
temper. intolerance. narrow, bigoted hab-
its of thought and action2 Would the
American have his characteristic large,
careless good nature, his sweet, tolerant
charity for all men and creeds if he had
been Systematically starved and stinted
in mateaia goods in his childhood p
Phiiddeiphia Press.
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It Will Save Your Life.

Catarrh prevails in this country to an
alarming extent. 1t is troublesome and
disgusting disease, usually induced by neg
lecteu colds. and, if allowed TO become
chronic, produces Bronchitis, and often
terminates in Consumption. Ernest H.
Darrah, Tollesboro. Ky, writes: "A year
ago l was afflicted with Catarrh. One
bottle of Ayers Cherry Peetoral cured
me-" Miss Eva A. Hall, Ipswich. Mass,
writes: "For any one who is troubled
with Catarrh, there is nothing so helpful
as Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-08

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. IL 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
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1t Cured Me

of this troublesome complaint. when other
remedies afforded no relief DIR. F.
Schley, Frederickstown, Nd, writes: g In
pulmonary cases, of an acute character. or,
of catarrhal origin, l find Ayers Cherry
Pectoral invaluable" DIR. +. f. Pape,
Sandusky, Ohio, writes: II have used
Ayers Cherry Pectoral in my practice,
and, in connection with Ayers Pills, find
it an invaluable remedy for colds, coughs,
and the inflammations that follow them
upon the throat and lungs. We have no
other remedy which l consider SO sure in
its effects" C. II. Pierce, Moline, ILL.,,
writes: "Catarrh had nearly destroyed
my sense of taste and smell. Ayers Cher
ry Pectoral effected a complete cure
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Free from Malaria .

In the fall of 1851 was taken with q case of mala.
rial fever which prostrated me both body and mind.
! was drugged AFTER he old fashion with mercury
and other mineral mixtures. but with no good re.
suits NV health shattered and my energy gone.
Nv legs and feet would w, H. aud had what every.
body thought was drOpsv. These svmptoms alarmed
me. aud Wa ready TO gra,p at any remedy suggest
cd friend advised me To try Swtfs SPECIFIC
procured three bottles and commenced its use. The
swelling soon subsidized have taken the three bot.
ties, which have made perfect cure, and feel like
a now man to-day. There never more merito.
rious medicine o. cred to suffering humanity 1t has
wrought wonders for me WILLIS JONES.
Leesbnrg. Lee County, Ga, March IL. lsSS
For sale by all druggists,
treatise on. Blood and skin Diseases mateo rrve.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co,
n. Y, lS7 w. 23d St Drawer 3, Atlanta. Ca
drGJNwlw
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Splitting of Blood.

Ayers Cherry Peetoral cured me entire
ly." Mrs. II. Campbell. Woodville, Ont,
writes: Il 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" DIR. ". X. Gam, Monticello,
KY, writes: II have been troubled with
Bronchitis, since early youth, and am now
81 years of age. 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 a favorite medicine in my family
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Indigestion Cured!

suffered for more than five years with Indigestion
scarcely able 20 retain the simplest food my sto
ach. The burning sensation was almos' intolerable
and my whole system was dcrargrd. was wakeiul
and could not sleep, and cons' quently less
nervous all the time. | declined in flesh. and suf
tered ALL the usual depression attendant upon this
terrible disease, In word wns miserable A,
last. failing 10 mud relief in anythisg else | com
menoed the use of Swiits Specific. began to i'm
prove a. ono. The medicine toned mp the stomach
strengthened the digestive organs and all that
burning ceased, and could retain food without dit
dculty. Now my health il good, and can eat any
hing in the shape Of food and digest it without tn,
slightest difficulty most checrfuliy bear ths ties
timony. because there are hundreds suffering as
wa, and In sure they can be readily healed
Take the prescribed dose after ing instead of be
tore. JAMr VI MN, No. II Ivy st.
Atlanta, Ga, May n. 1855.
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.Hor Sa!e ur to AT.
FOR SALE +!
NOTICE.

The Fall Term of Prof. Julius Gruneberg's course
of instruction in German commences October 9TH
inst, at his residence near corner Paterson and
Gannett streets, East Side, Augusta, Ne
Regular course Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur.
days, from 10 II O'Clock A. VI, and to O'Clock F.
NJ. Tuition. $500. Special private Instruction
from $50 O'Clock A. NJ and to q O'Clock T. NJ on
Mondays, Wednesdays and FRIDAYS of each week
Per Lesson, 80 cent?.
Per Month, 500
Pupils attending the public schools can be accom-
mOdated before or after their school hours.
Prot. Gruneberg having been educated under the
German Empire, furnishes to those DESTROYS Of nc.
quiring the German language n rare opportunity.
BY special permission he refers TO Hon John L.
Stevens, Hon Daniel A. Cony, +. ". Whitehouse,
Esq, b. I. Folsom, Esq.
JULIUS GRUNEBERG.
Augusta, Me-. Sent. 30. lsS5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-08

There were all the evidences of a coming
storm; but when he drew from his pocket a
bottle of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup then came
a calm, for the baby had the Group and would
now get we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-10-08

Little Willie screams and storms with a
burn upon his arm. To little Willie Joy is
sent, by using Salvation Oil, the great lini-
ment
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Notice.

The committee chosen 10 investigate the report,
that W. B. Small. q member of the present city gov.
eminent has been Sc ling Intoxicating liquors. will
meet at the aldermen's room, Wednesday, oct. 18th
at 73o n. Testimony in relation to this case is
respectfully solicited.
Z. Il. WALKER, Chairman.
AUGUSTA, Oct. 8.
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WANTED IN AUGUSTA, MAINE.

An energetic business woman TO solicit and tat,
orders tor The MADANEGRISVNO OF u Ps, .as.
skirt Supporting Corsets These corse,s ba".
been extensively advertised aud SOLD bg L,4u 60"
rdssers the past ten years, which. with Meir S,nc:
orfg, has created large demand for them thronsh
out the United States. and any lady who will III.
her time and energy 10 canvassing for them can 49,
build up permanent AMI profitable business TbSn
territory thereby giving the agent entire con,o .,
these superior corsets in the territory assigned no,
We have large number of agents who are malsr.
a grand success selling these goods, and We desre
Co, 923 Broadway, New York. sept9adsw,w@
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PATENTS.
t.. Fl. EDDY.

t.. IT, -E5LOL-) y
no. 20 STATE ST., opposite EiibI Boston
Secures Patents IN the United States; slss Great
Britain France ana other foreign counri.s. Copies
OF the claims Of any Patent furnished by femiing
one dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington
No hqency the United tdtespossesSes superior "a
ctttieS TOR obtaining POtSBts or dscerfaiaHQ me
patenfr6i0 Of iHuenti0ns.
X. II. EDDY, Solicitor Of Patents
TESTIMONIALS.
"Iregard Mr.. Eddy as one of the most capable aud
stccessTnt practitioners with whom have had ON
cal intercourse"
CHAs. MASON, Commissioner OF Patents.
"Joycntors cannot employ a person more truswor
thy nr more capable of securing for them an carly
and favorable consideration at the Patent Office
EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner Of Patents.
BOSTON, October 10. 1870
r ii. EDDY. Eso.,-Dear Sir: you procured fof
me, IN 1870, my first patent Since then you have no
ted Tor and advised me in hundreds Of cases, ana
procured many patents, reissues and extension.
have occasionally employed the best agencies In New
York, Philadelphia and Washington, but still give
you almost the whole of my business, In your ine'
and advise others to employ you.
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER
Bns'on. .ianunrv I. tRR6 "
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naiiruans ant Slsaun0ays.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT, .

On and after June 18th, 1855. trains will leave
Augusta
For Lewiston, Portland and Boston at 800
$50 and ~l0l5 A. NJ, 2.42, 1880 and tll.00P. NJ.
The l0.l5 A. NJ. train is Express, and stops be-
tween Augusta and Brunswick at Hallowell and Gar
diner only
For Rockland, 500, so and slOl5 A. M, and on
Saturdays only at AZ and 1850 z. NJ.
For Pennington, 900, $50 and sl0.l5 A. NJ
For Bath. 800, ' SO and slo.l5 A. NJ; 2.42 and
1870 +. Nj. and on Saturdays only at 'll.OO =. Nj.
For waterville, t2.2o and $40 A. M; '2.i7, $40
ano O0P.M
For Skowhegan. Belfast and Dexter, t2.2O A. NJ;
$40 p. Nj.
For Bangor, Aroostook county and St. John. t2.9c
A. NJ; and '2.H and BIO, and for Bangor only AT
500 Z. NJ.
For Ellsworth and Bar Harbor, t2.2O A. NJ, and
+247 p. Nj
EAST Express stopping between Augusta and Port
land at Hallowell. Gardner and Brunswick only,
and al Waferviile only to Bangor.
might Pullman Trains each way every night SUI
days included, but no: to Skowhegan Monday
mornings. or TO Belfast and Dexter. or beyond Ban
gor, except TO Ellsworth and Bar Harbor on Sunday
mornings.
Milford chronicle., 1885-11-20
Proud DeacOns.

Human nature is much the same
the world over, and if the following
anecdotes have Scotchmen for their
heroes, the same thing might have
happened anywhere else than in the
highlands. It should be said that in
Scotland a deacon is the chairman Of a
corporation of tradesmen, and not a
church officer.
Two worthy incumbents, who fretted
their little hour upon a stage not far
from the banks of the Ayr, happened
to be chosen deacons on the same day.
The more youthful Of the two flew
home to tell his young wife what an
important prop of the civic edifce he
had been allowed to become; and
searching the "but and ben" in vain.
ran out to the byre, where, meeting
the COW, he could no longer contain
his joy, but. in the fullness Of his
heart, clasped her round the neck. ex-
claiming:
"Oh, crummie, crnmmle ye're nae
langer a common oow-ye're a dea-
cons cowp
The elder civic dignitary was Sc
date, pious person, and felt rather
"blate" in showing to his wife that he
was uplifted above this worlds honors.
As he thought. however it was too
good piece Of news to allow her to
remain any time ignorant Of, he lifted
the latch Of his own door. and stretch
Ing his head inward
'Nellyp said he, 10 voice that
made Nelly all ears and eyes, "gif ony-
body comes spierin' for the deacon, I'm
just owrs the gate Ct John Tamson'sl"
Milford chronicle., 1885-11-20
THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN.
A Mustard Sponge,

A Mustard Sponge.
In referring to sponge as a carrier
of poultices, DR.. Richardson considers
that 1t makes the best of mustard car
riers. Mix the mustard in basin
with water until the mass is smooth
and of even consistency. Then take
the soft mass all up with a clean
sponge, lay the sponge in the centre of
white handkerchief, tie up the cor
ners neatly, and apply the smooth,
convex surface to the skin. This
mustard sponge, warmed again by the
fire and slightly moistened, can be ap-
piled three or four times, is good for
several hours, and saves the trouble of
making a new poultice during the
WEAKNESS of night watching. The
sponge can afterward easily be washed
clean in warm water.-Sctentif
american
Milford chronicle., 1885-11-20
schools and Press Of Mexico.

1t is a lamentable fact that but a
small portion of the Mexican people
are able to read and write. The total
number of illiterate persons is not
definitely known, there being no accu-
rate census returns to which reference
can be made. The most reliable esti-
mate that can be arrived at places the
number at 100000, or fully two
thirds of the entire population.
1t is safe to say Of all the daily pa
pers published in the City of Mexico
no one of them has circulation Of
500 copies outside of the city Of publ
cation, while it is more than probable
that the combined outside circulation
of all the dailies will not exceed that
number. 1 have been in a Mexican
city of 1900 inhabitants, where not a
single copy of daily newspaper was
subscribed for by the entire popula-
tion, and where rot ffty newspapers
of any kind were received at the post
Office, except those addressed to resi-
dents and visitors of foreign BIRTH
Indianapolis Times.
Milford chronicle., 1885-11-20
stonnrh rolla.

There is no organ of the body thai
is more generally abused than the
stomach, often laboring nearly, ol
quite all of the time, some regarding
an empty stomach as a great calamity.
There are those who, in addition to
three regular meals a day, with at
least two lunches, one at bed time,
probably, feel justified in taking a
nip" Of cake, a piece of pie, a few
raisins, an apple, peach, pear, a stick
Of candy, and the like, whenever it
may be convenient. or VIXEN vitiated,
abused, and abnormal appetite may
suggest such a course. Such usually
complain of that abused organ, charg-
ing it with almost crime, as If the
fault was with it, and not themselves.
The heart and lungs are supposed
to work all of the time, from birth to
death, yet both have a slight respite, a
little rest between each effort, in ac-
cOrdance with their nature, but The
poor stomach, not intended as such a
toiler, often gets but little rest.
The stomach needs time for rest as
well as the other parts of the body do,
and, if it be all the time worried
with extra work, it must and will be-
come tired out and worn out, and con-
sequently unable to do its work. A
very large part Of the sickness of the
body is caused by abuse of the stom-
ach. About five hours should elapse
between meals, and meals should be
taken at the same hours each day.
We should not eat hurriedly. The
food should be properly masticated,
and there is no worse habit connected
with digestion than that of swallow
ing our food in haste. The few min
utes gained by this habit are sure to
be dearly paid for by and by.
When food is taken into the stom-
ach, the blood rushes toward that or
gan and raises its heat. This being
so, we should keep the body as quiet
as possible for a time lfter eating, for
violent exercise always causes a rush
of blood to the surface of the body;
and, as this draws the blood away
from the stomach it is injurious.
Such play as running, leaping, jump
ing rope, ETC., should not be indulged
in for at least a half hour after eat
ing.
Brain work, also, causes the blood
to fow toward the head; and children
should not engage In hard study for
at least an hour after hearty meal.
city and Country.
Milford chronicle., 1885-11-20

Il love you, Minna," ne said, simply
"If you will trust yourself to me,
will never give you cause tol-epent It, ,
1t was not until they had beeen mar
rled some years. and old Mr.. PaFmer
the picture dealer, was dead and bu,r
led, that Minna, wandering through
the deserted rooms of the old ware
house, with a rosy checked child cling
ing to the skirts of her gown. came
across some dust-powdered canvasses,
with their faces turned to the wall,
"Ob, look, mammal" cried little
Paul. "What are theseP"
Let us examine them, DEAR" said
she,
They were her own long-forgotten
effortsl She stood looking at them,
through mist Of tears and smiles.
"Dear, noble PAUL" she murmured
to herself. "This only adds to the
debt Of gratitude that I already owe
him. But he need not have been so
tender of my feelings know now
that art, so far as I am concerned,
was a delusion and a snare. I know
that my truest happiness, my greatest
felicity has been in cherishing him
and the children"
And she never told Paul that she
had discovered his long-guarded secret
Helen Forrest Graces