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The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07

''Are actors and actresses incllued te each osAerA companyfn ~
 h the theatre, Yas; one ~ it, A0,s re- piled the leading man, with q mesry langA. ~h isssldonn yce see them walk. ing togeshef i1 che stFUees. lt'sa mue . wana of gAllAnsy ca onn slAa oE ssspecs oa the otAes, bu' ,uppoee. we sea and hear enough of eash other hehind the ioosligAts withous cAi,ng for sAeA oxheE 6etoe6 them. That is the teason ee many marry cot of tAe psoGsssion.s s
 !" Do yop sss much difference between audiencesI"
 !" Well, only in tAree states is it very marked. Bos.on b tho most critical, New York the most generous and cos. raoPolita1, and Jssssy-wsll-sks-sAs
 @And now tell me" said the scribe, as he arose with the actor, preparatory to parting, presamiag you had your time over again. what profession would you select p
 "lf we had returned to the days of stock companies. why the theatre. tor t IS . good one if rightly conducted" was the actors reply.
 And then, affer taking mutual "night- cap" the two parted -one to dream of his mimic calling. the other to resume the stern duties of his office.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07
Colfax and the Tribune"
[W. A. Cracraft, in N. Y. World

wv. A. Cracraft, in N. Y. World.l
 The late Schuyler Colfax came very near being made editor of the New York Tribune after the death of Horace Greeley. The paper was without master and, while MT. Reid was on deck and had done good work, he was not much thought of as a pc. manent conn mander. Under the circumstances, Mir. William OrtoH, of the Weste n Union Telegraph company, became the custo- dian of ifty-one shares of the 7i16Hss- a majority-owned by Mir. Sinclair, Mir Rocker and other men of the establish ment. He resided at the Everett house, and in the same hotel Schuyler Colfax happened that week to be stopping. A long conference was had, which resulted in definite offer of the editorship to the man whose term as vice-presidenf was nearly completed. He was to have a large block of the stock, $I 900 to move on, and salary ef Sic, 900 year.
 "You are just the man." urged Orton you were an original republican, you have had long editorial experience Greeley's old friends are your friends, and no man can so easily bring the pa- per into the old track"
 Colfax said: must have this night to think of it and consult my wife. leave early in the morning and will send you note whether 1 accept or decline the offer"
 He and Mrs. Colfax talked it over and finally came to the conclusion not to leave South Bend for even so attractive an experiment..
 "And ia the morning early," said Mr. Colfax to me, I went before Orton vas up and stuck a note under his door de- clining the proposition. The next knew Mir. Reid had obtained control of a majority of the stock and was at the helm. have never regretted the step took. The offer was alluring, but the responsibility was great; 1t involved radi- cal changes in my way of living and it is as well that it fell to younger man."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07

mot alone on account of the delicate carving of the plumes, but principally from is association with the most at tractive figure in the Aztec ;heogony, tos it is supposed to symboaine Quearalcoati, the god oi the air. The Toieee assssry declares that in it's nation there at one time appeared . whita and bearded man who vas dressed in long robe, adorned with crosses, and who preached to the people new religion, inculcating love to labor, respect toward what was divine, and the practice of many other virtues His wisdom was equal to his goodness, and he taught them to work in metals and precious stones, to perfect their agriculture and to correct their c3mpata. tion of time, reforming the calendar. He predicted the coming of men white and bearded like himself, who would gain possession of the country, destroy ing the ancient religion, and in it's place introducing another like that which he taught them. This remarkable man was dei6ed in Tula a splendid temple was erected in his honor in Yucatan he was adored under the name of KukulcAn !; through his intimate knowledge of as- tronomy he became identified with the planet Venus, and afterward took a dis tinguished place in the Aztec Olympus as god ofthe wind.
 Some ancient writers have endeavored to prove that Quetz alcoati was identical with the Apostle St. Thomas, but the latter existed in the first century of the church and :he former !n the tenth 1; nRA1@NAw1 tn AAl. that he was missionary from Iceland, and he notices the decisive influence which this prophecy about the coming of the white men from the east exercised in the conquest of the country by the Europeans. The magnificent pyramid of Cholula, which even at the present day excites the wonder and admiration of all beholders, was erected in honor of this deity. the embodiment of all that was beautiful and refined in the Toltec civiliz Ation.
 Scattered over the room where Chaac- mol now reigns in state are countless numbers of smaller idols of different sizer and various degrees of hideousness, some bearing a distant resemblance to human beings, others grotesque imita- tions of animals. The serpent played a prominent part in the religious world of the Aztecs, and the Spaniards were sur prised to find the worship of the cross general among the natives all over the continent; to some this was a strong proof that christianity had once been preached in the New World and had be- come mingled with the degrading super stitions ofthe Indians others considered it an astronomical sign to indicate the four winds or the four seasons of the year. Besides these objects to be found in this department of the museum, there are certain large circular stones, perforated through the centre, which formerly were used by the natives of Auhuac in playing ball, the latter being so favorite a game among them that even kings and princes indulged in the pastime.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07
wsas ss sxe wSAulSE..
SAn FfaMclsen RMaE.'

s@tN,&Rs& tN4NtHk8 ER@kI &
 t isfasAasfA hla @hAs bAo sAoM AkasA nihilitss Nzs V HeeAA 'tAey haNe hftd, NsSf and lHak HNpa} af AAa . AAf nun11aa et nuaicas k tAN nla1& eaAs an6 ~ Eus.. pesos wiltiam; bat instaaA d lusnlne sAoes well-known parties into portahls lead mineA 10 particular harm kas been donA Not a much as two-blt watch ctystA has been bsoken, co tas, and the puhaic particularly the newspapes ka- sesnisy--is getting tiReA of co InAny mis- cnes, especially as she enesallsse. AYnami. tets ana internal macAlne hulldess ure selllng equally low h the pooh. his about time somebody made record, Ands tp tAis conAecti0n. we arc glad te nostcS that Captain Bogasdas and Dr, Carver are about making . tour of Europe, Communists and other dissat- is6ed stockholders could hardly do better than avail tAemselsea Of the sesvices d these excellent marksmen. 1t takes as American 10 sheet stialght, AAer all Their terms are reasonahle, and they could he relied upon 10 wan to a happier land than ours at least iorty-6ve mon. ascAs out of . possible fifty, on an aver age--dukes, prime ministers and hein apparent in proportion, We don't sec how the nihiIists can make any progress otherwise, as the box d soaf-bis cigars filled with ni,ro-glycerine, recently sent the tfAr, failed to explode, and lot of American depo. doughnuss donated to the kaiser, were referred by that yrans to the ordnance department, under the i'm. pression that they were some new kind of patent grape-shot. There Is, seriously, nothing leA but to arrange the impe. rial sweep stakes for the captain at once, and il he ia.ls there is the Dr." who is known so be even more deadly with the rife than he formerly was with the pre-. which Is saying great deal.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07
A Pleasant Companion.
fExchange.l

Sydney Smith had an extraordinary memory, always rssdy. He could repeat pages of poetry, English, Latin, snd French when, where, or how he learned them no one of his family pre4ended to know but they were always ready and appropriate in company, when eoavsrss- tion turned that way. He was equally ready in enlivening a party of young ladies, by every variety of chsrades snd conundrums, generally made on the spur of the moment by cutting paper into curious figures, and by display of cieyer tricks; fss all which. his demand in pay ment was kiss from each. His con- pany was much sought after. He was always lively and agreeable, and his con- versati on fuli ol varisty and ipserestisg anecdotes.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07
A Farnished Boy.
lTexas Siftings.I

Tommy Witheyspoon, whose father is famous for his sting giDess, went to dinner with neighbor on Austin avenue.
 GNow, Tommy, just do as if you were at home" said the lady of the house.
 Tommy began to cry.
 What are you crying about"
 "H l do just as if 1 were at home, dassent eat half as much as want ter. Boo-hoo!" said the poor boy.
 The lady then told him to est just as if he was not at home, and with bright smile on his open face, Tommy stowed away enough provisions to last him for a week to come.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07
Every woman Knows Them

The human body is much like good clock or vatcA in its movements; if one goes too saov or too fast, % follow all the others, and bad time resslts if oae orgnn or sci of organs works impezfectly, per- version sf functional effort of aii the or- gans is sure to follow. Hence it is that the numerous ailments which malse womans life miserable are the direct issue of the abnormal action of the utter. inc system. For an that namerous class of symptoms-asd every woman knsws them-there is one unfailing remedy, Dr. Paerce's FaweEise PrescriPtion," the favorite of the sex. ,
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07
4 New Kind of Soup.
lBrookiys Times.l

.Aw, bah love; lock hssh, waitress, this ah-soup is tssssisss. What is IF beastiy sts9 made cf? Cas ,ou, ak, h. foun nas2" rsmasksd . siEfor-s- -qusrtss Losdcn swell, to pretty waiter gih b . Bsooklyn restanranf.
 "Dadss braias," replied the gisl, e she stasssd !es asoshes tsbis, sfsk kss nose in the air.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07
4 Streng Endowment

is conferred upon that msgpi6cest insti- tution, the human sysesm, by Df. Hesce's !" Golden Medical Discovssy" that fcgsi. 6es t against the encroarAmenss of dis ease. lt is As great blood purifier and siserstive, and e . remedy for ccnsump- tion, broschisis, ssd all diseases of . wasfisg nature, its inAoenos is rapid, e6leaeious and permanent Sold every vhesa
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07
rHY AlxAxsAwvALLEY ROUTE

'EihhtV1NYpsf. ais..s:ip'I uvfs1ffSs is tAs Shortest aha best rests fsf fsseht spa pse senasss fren Lfitis hset kn1 Reiats ts AgtssssM via Asksae4s Clsy tS Neg 0StsaAs esd ~ ps4ee fhS iItiis EDss | Teys smstA nsisvsy sas e. eie i.NH .ep szsse of fhe bees laa1 in tbe stste. Special fs1ses mssis easfs4 e tmaiHFAsss.
 ksS tefDSmsass as te issds. sts., AeDv te MRMRY WOOD, TA alH&oM.
 Denefsl haaAe@s. Land c6m misssessE S A. WOODNTk TvsAa MssAsss.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07
aExpHlS d LITTLE ROCK RAILWAY.
FOR THE WEST

Thess sgs ss@bsT es festss leading l., tes above mentioned secton bat the airsyt snd reliable fgetx is vlA ~. Lsuls aud 1fsF the hisssar psstaG hst xsy. Ths two trains dssi} sts rus f'gm thf etssS uaien bspvt, ks. isopis tu kApsaa tAty, LsAssa woYth. Afbisou. st. Jossph Asa 0a shss vstissas fsisas siesRias asrs si tes vefy aasxs s.s ke sffAehed all Hxins.
 Al kasaas titI us.Tn pspot. psasssseys fot kAs. saA Colorado, New Msgis5 ssd taiifsrnis eoussss with sspress tsaiHs ef al usss.
 Al AGhison, eaasseti H ls made with sSprsss tsaias fos ksnsas ssa NssssAl kotata.
 A 1msha, r1nusetioh is sStS wtth tks OrhriAh4 traiB fps Esliornia. - Ths iiss ohsrs Lo paytiss voste ts fbe Wssi ssa North vest, nef aais faei Use szA fseFsscf sse4- uodaf1ns bsf keaatifi scsssft aA h bassss thrpsNe ths { sect psstisB vs Mtssesss ssa ksbfsskA, HeaA for tiussyAfsd Hsps, psmphist1, stA CT thts uhS.
 Y. CHAnDLKh, c. <. htANAu, usa't psm. Ass-
 Asst Osn Pasa. Ar.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07

Brovn's Iron Tesie fss weahnsss.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07

Pseas.ss ss sasss, Browns Iron Tesic.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07

peated calls of !" Conexi Conex - Move on Move on r')
 Dr. Le Piongeon declared that this statute was not an idol, as has since been affirmed by some arche alogist, but the representation ot a king who once lived in that region, and to whom . grand mausoleum was erected by his wife, the queen of Itza. Tue latter edifce was disinterred by the indefatigable explorer, and from the descriptions given of its beautiful carving and mural paintings, the monument must have been one worthy to commemorate the wzsfke deeds of . monarch. Several of the leaned men of the republic differ from this opinion, one of them, Senor Chavero, supposing the statute to be the god of fire, and the disk in its hand the sun. Senor Sanchez, at present the director of the museum, devctes an erudiie article in the annals of that institution to this mystesious relic of Yucatan, and in his conception 1t is intended to personify the dispenser of those things necessary for the maintenance of life, or in other words, the god of food. He denies the idea that it is the stone image of any in- dividual, resting this belief upon the ex- istence of two statues which bear strik- ing resemblance to that of the so-calied Chaacmol, and which were found within the valley of Mexico. The execution of these is vastly inferior to the one dis covered by Dr. Le Piongeon, but there are certain points of analogy which im- ply homoyeneity of conception.
 Another noticeable object in the new han is . fsathesed serpent, interesting
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07

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The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-07

and go on. Then perhaps the train takes them away to the next stand at midnight, to say nothing of wintry weather. The only time they may get is on Sunday, if they happen to be staying in town on that day; then the want of home is impressed upon their minds."
 But they receive good pay daring the season" suggested the reporter.
 @Thats another exaggerated idea," ayowed the actor, with grave shake of his head In the first place actors do not in very many cases receive the sal aries put down to them by many news papen and general gossip. Then you must bear in mind that ha1fthe year they are idle. There is always something to buy for every piece os someshing to re- place. Fos instssce, if an actor is play ing in a piece that requires everyday clot:ing nothing is found by the man. agers, and f it's fancy dress piece there arc tights, ieztheEs, shoes, wigs and many other thinEs he has to Sad, CT I you have to travel there gre doseas of vays for the money to go, the details of which cannot always be accounted for. Yet for all it isa mistake to suppose that actors are very improvidsnt ciasS A great many have monsy, and thess is vay geod plan they now adopt to place their earnings in safe keeping whiie sn their trzveas-that is, on treasury dsy,' altsr kseping what they might need for running expeases, they get . post order fos the balance payable to themseaves, if thsy have 70 family, in New York city, or any Dther place thsy msy think of making f6s whsn the seasoa is over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-07

The Kennebec river must inevitably open
to navigation before many days elspse and
tug boats are being put in shape for the cam
paign, which commences as soon as the ice
fleet arrives at the mouth of the river. The
hoarse whistle of the Star of the East and
the shriller one of the Della Collins, will
soon be heard. 1.-The Star is now receiving
her final coat of paint, and will be ready tor
business As soon as the river is open. The
Della Collins will leave Augusta at 1880 P.
M. the coming season, half an hour later than
last year. This will reduce the length of the
tiresome wait at Hallowell,so burdensome
to travellers. The sailing time from Gardiner
will not be changed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-07

W-As my classes in painting are about to
close for the season. have decided to open
my studio, at No. Weston St. to the public,
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 9th,
10th and llth, at which time shall offer for
sale about fifty original paintings of Flowers,
Fruit, Still Life and Landscape. Parties who
wish to purchase, can do so during the above
named time, at prices about ene-half those
usually charged, as l wish to dispose of the
work have now on hand. in order that
may have room for new pieces. The paint
ings offered during this sale can be purchased
with or without frames.
MRS. E. K. PIERCE,
apr7t4t No. Z. Weston st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-07

The board of managers of the experiment
station will hold their next meeting at the
State College, Thursday. when they
will probably elect a chemist There are
several candidates for the place. Packages
of commercial fertilizers Of two pounds each
will annually be taken from lots on sale in
different portions of the State, and immedi-
asely sealed and forwarded to the chemist
who will thoroughly analyze them and pub
lish the result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-07

From Frank J. Pierce, Periodical Depot, 1873
Water Street, Augusta, Me.
Il am pleased to say that two bottles of
your valuable Adamson's Cough Balsam has
entirely cured me of . cough of nearly q
years standing. have tried many mixtures
during that time without success"
apr1d&vlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-07

Last evening at about Ills O'Clock, az
some men were passing along the road at the
foot Of Gas House Hill, they were alarmed
by hearing heavy groan, as of person in
distress An investigation resulted in the
discovery Of young Frenchman, named
Frank MAYO, in an unconsciou. condition.
and bleeding freely from a long, ragged cash
In the side of the head. bloody club living
near by confirmed the suspicion that he had
been foully dealt with.
He was at once removed to hi. home. in
the large, brick tenement just south of the
gas house, and DIR. Martin summoned in hot
haste
On examination a severe wound was found
on the side of Mayo's head, which laid bare
the skull, and which was at first thought
might prove fatal. His head was covered
with clotted blood, and his hand and clothes
were also bespattered with gore.
Mayo was slightly intoxicated during the
first of the evening, and had some treble
with his father, ending in & scufie, after
which the young man rushed from the house,
siezed long pole with which he broke sew.
eral windows, and then rushed up Gas House
Hill. which was the last that was seen of him
until found as described above.
The pole with which young Mayo broke
the windows is in the hands of the police.
One end of il, is covered with blood, as if the
young man had received some injury before
be rushed from the house
The stove in the room in which the dis
turbance occurred was overturned, and other
things went to show that severe scuffie had
occurred.
Mayo was about twenty-five years of age
and was employed in the mills of the Ed
wards Manufacturing Co.
Later reports show that the wound, al
though serious, is not necessarily fatal.
1t is reported that the police are in pos
session Of clue to the would-be assassin, and
arrest will probably be made TODAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-07
Commence the Year Rtrh,.

Don't make too many resolutions, but hold
on like grim death to those you do make. If
your physical system is out of order you
should attend to that at ooce; for it's no use
trying to keep stiff upper lip when your kid
neys or liver are taking the courage out OF
you fyou have really made up your mind
to turn over new leaf, commence the year
by taking thorough course of the celebrated
kidney-Wort Thousands of people testify
to its good effects for kidney diseases. bill
iousness, piles, constipation, etc.
aprl7 .eod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-07

Two boys playing marbles at the north end.
Sunday, fell into a dispute. when peace
maker happened along, and endeavored to
separate them. Another man came along
and dipped in his oar. and still another, I'M
til big crowd gathered and the hubbub be-
came general, requiring the presence of the
police to preserve order. 1t is surprising to
see what conhagration a small spark will
sometimes kindle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-07
WEST GARDINER.

Thomas ]. Neal, formerly of this town,
died at his home in New Sharon on the Sd
inst, at the advanced age of rs years. His
death was caused by a cancer in the stomach
He was man very highly esteemed by all
who knew him.-The snow 10 fast disappear
ing, and the roads are very bad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-07
Colby Notes.

The speakers tor the sophomore prize dec
lamations have been appointed, and the exhi-
bition will occur soon.-The ball team is in
daily practice and bids fair to do good work
the coming season. The men will be newly
uniformed by Brine, the Harvard outfitter
The contest for the championship will be
more interesting this year than usual, as
Bates College and the Maine State Collie ge
are both in the league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-07
{atfD.

In Hallowen, April 4, Mary G.. wife Of Massey Syl.
vester, aged so years, months.
In Hallowell, April 6, Mrs Matilda, widow of the
late John Curtis. aged 20 years
In Farminedale, April 4, Lucy B.. wife of VIM.
Winter, aged 90 years, months. Il days.
In Farmin gdale. April 4, Alice, daughter of John
Emery, aged y years.
In Manchester. April 4. Marcia E., wife of Chas
S. Lane, aged 81 years, 3 months
In W. Farmingdale, April S, Alice L. Emery. age i
% years, 10 months, 8 days
In yassalboro. April S, klner Gilbert, aged Is
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-07
Col. Morton not to Have the August
Post-oMice

Col. Morton not to Have the Augusta
P0st-of1ice
special from Washington to the Portland
Advertiser says:
Mr.. Morton's petition for the Augusta post
names, including those of Colonel Darius
Alden. of the Maine Central railroad; E. C.
Allen, the publisher; Elias Miliiken, the for.
mer republican. and others, the balance be.
ing mostly unknown people. Democratic as
well republican Senators and Mr.. Cleveland
are opposed to Morton, and he cannot gel
the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-07

The handle of the famous Grand Army
gavel has been made from Maine woods, with
pine bud at the end, DR.. Eldredge of
Auburn, the donor, has received letter from
Hannibal Hsmlin of Bangor, offering for the
gavel q piece of the famous "Merrimac" that
fought with the Monitor" and DIR. Eldredge
has written thanks and desires that it be sent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-07
City Personals.

Mrs. J. A. Woodsum is on a trip to Boston.
Capt. II. F. Blanchard is spending few
days in Boston.
Mr.. Geo. Lawrence has just returned from
a two weeks trip to Baltimore.
Mr.. Fred Morton commenced his duties in
the Maine Central freigh, office in this city,
yesterday morning.
Mr.. 4. o. Sprague, foreman Of the Maine
Central repair shops in this city has resigned
Mr. Warren Robbins will fill the vacancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-07

The livery stable business in Augusta has
proved very satisfactory the past winter.
Stable keepers are now packing their sleighs
away and bringing out the carriages. Some
rs horses are employed in the livery stable
business in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-07

i1e wooden lumber pier in the river farthest
"O'u'' opposite the city. is being rebuilt. The
'Anoe' was hauled upon the ice last week and
'V'N"en were engaged yesterday in con-
sisucting il.