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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17
Fortunes in Filth.
VALUABLEs FOUND BY SwEEPERs IN THE
STREETS PREREQUISITES OF THE TRADE.

Yes, sir, that's rich dirt; mighty rich, :"
said an old >street-sweeper, as he leaned
on the handle of his broom, and contem-
plated the pile of black dust brushed up
along side of the curbstone. 1t was early
in the morning, and he was nearly through
his work of following behind the big
sweeping machines, when he stopped to
gossip with the Star man.
Eyes, suppose it isl said the scribe.
striking his cane into the black pile, and
thinking of garden patch.
Its richest along the avenue, par,icu-
larly near where the all-night saloons are.
It's the drunken men, l suppose. You
see, they are sort OF loose and don't care. /"
at would make a very good fertilizer.
guess" said the scribe, "but don't see
why drunken men should make it any
better"
"Oh lordy, that amt the sort of rich
mean. Imean rich in money. That dirt's
worth-well. you can't tell how much
until you look it over. It's full of money
sometimes. reckon the average sweep
err can make about 5000 year in addition
to his wages by looking it over carefully
as he goes along with his work. You
see. it's this way. There's an awful sight
of money lost on the street every day and
night, particularly in the night Folks
mostly lose dimes, nickles and pennies
and don't know it. Sometimes they lose
jewelry and sometimes they drop larger
sums OF money and never find it. When
all this gets mixed up in the dirt and is
swept up into piles it makes it very rich
We always look out for that and find lots
of things We find dimes aud quarters,
any number of pennies and q great deal
Of jewelry> Sometimes the jewelry is
very valuable. We frequently End rings,
cuff buttons, lines Of watch chains,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17
Judge

Of the feelings Of Mrs. T. P. Gushing, 81
Suffolk ST., Chelsea, who, after being SO
afflicted with Salt Rheum that her fingers
would crack open, and bleed and itch ter
ribly, was cured by four bottles of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. Mrs. E. 6. Evans, - Carver
ST., Boston, Mass, suffered severely from
rheumatism and debility. Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla proved specific in her case. Francis
johnson, Editor of the German Ameri-
can" Lafayette, Ind, writes: s. For years
/ have been subject to chronic attacks of
neuralgia, especially at the commencement
of spring. l have derived great benefit
from Ayers Sarsaparilla." 1t has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17
Answers to Correspondents.

W. H. S.-Your suggestion is excellent.
There really ought to be more care exercised
in the sale of poisons. But the new discov-
ery.-Red Star Cough Cure, contains no poi
son or opiates, aud can therefore be given
with safety, even to infants. 1t affects a
most wonderful cure in every case. and costs
only twenty-five cents bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17
Lynch

wholesale Grocer. Lowell. Mass. says:
Ayers Sarsaparilla is the best The
following, from R. L King. Richmond.
Va, is corroborated by Purcell. Laid 4
Co., druggists, of that city Mr. X writes
MAY IL, 1884: MY son Thomas. aged
~, has suffered horribly. for three years.
with scrofula, in its worst form His case
was said to be incurab.e. (nc arm was
useless: his right leg was paralyzed; q
large piece of bone had cut through the
skin at the shoulder-b blade. and three large
sores constantly discharged offensive mat
ter. He began taking Ayers Sarsaparills
on the 9th Of March, and, oh, what
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17
A Sensation

of relief is sure to follow the use of Ayers
sarsaparilla, and thousands thankfully
acknowledge its good effects. Charles c.
Smith, Craftsbury, Vt, says: 81 have
been troubled, for long time, with a
humor, which appeared on my face in
agly pimples and blotches. Ayers Sarsa-
parilla cured me. I consider It the best
blood purifier in the world"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17
For sale.

The subscriber having been authorized BY the s. j.
The store and lot which located, and the stock Of
goods In said store being the property which were
sor, in the county Of Kennebec, deceased, judging
nom the beautiful location In the town Of said Wind.
sor at the forks Of the highwAye, and the
sold, most any person, male female with . small
capital, with fair degree Of perseverance, can open
seid store the public and II With financial NO
cess, q said property must be sold Il At discount
and the nrm's estate closed.
PETER DUNTON,
Receiver OF said estate
p. o. address. Coepes's kills. Ne. vlsf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17
Did She Die +?

mo!
"She fingered and suffered along, pining
away all the time for years"
1.-THE doctors doing her no good"
"And at last was cured by this Hop Bitters
the papers say 80 much about"
"Indeed! Indeed!
"Ilow thankful We should be for that med
icine."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17
In Court

one who needs help IS indeed fortunate
who finds friend. But he Is still more
fortunate who discovers that he may
eradicate the poisons OF scrofula from his
system by the use of Ayers Ssrsaparilla.
Scrofula is one Of the most terrible OF al
diseases. It il in the blood. corrupting
and communicating every tissue and fiber
In the whole body. Patrick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17

KENNEBEC COUNTY.-In Probate Court, held
at augusta, on the fourth Monday Of Norember
1885.
A LBION F. WATSON, Guardian Of Freeman
IA W. Pendleton of Jay, in said County, minor
having presented his first account of Guardianship Of
said Ward for allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY prior to the second Monday Of De
cember next, in the Kennebec Journal, newspap
ef printed In Augusta, that all parsons interested
may attend It Probate Court then to be held u An
gasta. and show cauee. II any. why the same should
not be allowed.
H. G. WEBSTER, Judge.
At1sss-HowAHD Own. Register. w3wG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17
Advertising Cheats ~!

at has become so common to begin an ar
ticle in an elegant, interesting style,
Then run it into some advertisement, that
we avoid all such,
"And simply call attention to the merits Of
Hop Bitters in as plain, honest terms as pos
sible,
"To induce people
ITO give then one trial, which so proves
their value that they will never use anything
else"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17

Athlophores is selling with me and we'll
don't take any back seat for any competitor
in the place. My customers tell me that it is
good thing and consequently l can recon-
mend it. E. o. Hersey, druggist, Putnam,
Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17
Happy

change; indeed, miracle. In few
weeks the sores began to heal; he gained
strength. and could walk around the
house. We persevered with the Sarsa-
parilla, yet having little hope of his re-
covery. To-day he can run as far as any
other boy of his age. The sores on his
arm, shoulder, and back, have nearly
healed, his muscles are strengthening, and
he is the picture of heath.' Equally
important facts concerning the use Of
Ayers Sar-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17

Dub the ''psinful points," thoroughly.
When afflicted with neuralgia with Salvation
Oil. the great pain annihilator. Price %
cents bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup cures croupy
cough that sounds 80 like nails driven into
the child's coffin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17
Saved and

restored thousands. Walter Barry, 7
Hollis ST., Boston, Mass, after vainly try
ing number of medicines, for the cure
of lumbago, was persuaded to try Ayers
Sarsaparilla. He writes: "Your valuable
medicine not only relieved me, but be-
ieve it has worked a perfect cure, although
my complaint was apparently chronic.'
Thos. Daily, Watertown, Mass, has long
been sufferer from lumbago and rheu-
matism. So great has been his improve
ment since using
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17

THE REMEDY SO favorably known in all the pa
pers.
Religious and secular, Is
"Eaving large sale. and is supplanting all other
medicines
"rhere is no denying the virtues of the Hop
plant and the proprietor. Of Hop Btters have shown
great shrewdness and ability
"In compromising medicine whose virtues are SO
papable to every ones observations"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17
BACHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE
ESTABLISHED 1891.

tAbbsSuhp 1871
Best in the world.
Harmless. Reliable. La
Simultaneous, No dis
appointment. no ridic-
ulous tints; remedies
the i'll effects of bad
dyes: leaves the hair
soft and b auti full
Black or Brown. En-
planatory circulars
sent postpaid in sealed
envelopes. on applica-
ton. mentioning this
/ paper. Sold by all drug
eists. Applied by ex-
perts at b A TCH E.
IOR'S Wig Factory, SC
East 18th St.N.Y. CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17
A Daughters Misery,

"Eleven wears our daughter suffered on a
bed of misery.
From a complication Of kidney. liver,
rheumatic trouble and Nervo Gus debility,
"Under the care Of the best physicians,
"Who gave her disease various names,
'Bat no relief,
"And now she is restored to us in good
health by MS simple a remedy as Hop Bitters,
that we had summed for years before using
it," The PARENTS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17

ArNone genuine without bunch Of green Hop
ON the white label. Shuu all the vile, poisonous
stuff with "Hop" or "Hops" In their name.
dec2teod xwim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-17
Neip A0berttseineHts.

time Snd tnen them again mean en
have the disease Of FITS ArILsrs! ~ !" srrs
SfCEIISa lifelong study. Warrant my remedy 70 c1rO
esses Iecsuss others failed 10 NO reason oe
nov rrceiyine cure for ereaSlee no
Frce Bottle Of my infsbs remedy Give txprses ana ross
fce IL costs Won nothing trial. and yu cure YOU
oe' Address DR.. H. d. ROOT iss Pearl d. New York
declodkW4w
The Dillon tribune., 1885-10-03

BE- . "s;IR REWARD will
hat sba,, for evidence
victim; saali result in con-
personss one or more
stea1;anss of killing.
on one ~ or brandinc:
a6osua. more animals Of
10. sass of all kinds
IA.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-10-03
stpth Nrand Gards.

poINDExTER : oR M r {s25
Dillon. cattle es.I square and com m,
0,;eht hip, horses same or ssrz.ruj
e. e s.SSooslde.. =. roo Sits in RICH, ~
MARKS ~, az. Doublc du'ap in brisket
nd one IN eI. bar across square and compass
Counter n.s- paktil Deer Creek Valley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-08-20
GABLEGRAMS S.

OCTOBER 4, has been designated as
the Gay for holding the general elections
in France.
FIVE missionary stations in Toe quin
have been raided by the black flags, and
many Christians killed.
1T is rumored at Paris that England
and China have formed an alliance for
mutual action in the event of war be-
tween the former power and Russia.
The bursting of an embankment at
Tamkong, fourteen miles from Canton,
China, flooded an immense territory,
causing the IoOs of 10000 lives and the
destruction of a great deal of proper ty.
THE British vessels Cumbrain and
Elizabeth Nicholson collided i'll Liver
pool harbor, both being badly damaged.
The American ship Phineas Pendleton
has been scuttled to exinguish a fire
which broke out in her hold August 7.
FOUR French soldiers, while eros ing
Il field at FoHtainbieau, Tuesday, found
a bonn bshell. They attempted to unload
it, but it burst, and the fragments cut
two of the men to pieces and tore the
arm off another, The fourth soldier
escaped uninjured.
The villages and gardens in the en-
virOns of Herat are being demolished so
as to prevent their use for concealing
the movements of the Russian troops
in case of hostilities. England will pay
for the property destroyed.
The Mayor of Limerick has announc-
ed to the Municipal Council that the
Earl of Carnarvon intimated to him that
he would not inforce the payment OF
the extra police tax, levied TO meet the
expenses of the extra force put on duty
at Limerick and elsewhere in ireland
during the trouble sometime since un-
der the Liberal Government.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-08-20
THE FUN OF CAMPING OUT.

Camping parties are quite the rage
in California during the summer
months, owing to the absence of rain,
which makes them impossible or at
least inexpedient in the more variable
climates of the east. That they con-
duce to health and are the source of
much enjoyment is beyond a doubt,
but they are attended by certain draw
backs, as is shown by the following lit
tie domestic scene described in The
San Francisco Chronicle:
This camping-out business" said
the young married man to his guests,
as the wife of his bosom anointed his
peeling nose with vaseline-''this
camping out is not what it's cracked
up to be. "
''Have you been camping out?"
That's what they call it. There
were four of us-my wife here, two
young men about town, and myself.
We had to cook"
OGner Cwo IeIIows went nSnlng. For
two mortal hours l picked at that
chicken. When got all the feathers
off, there was nothing left; so, as we
didn't know how to cook it anyway,
we threw it away"
"Good exercise that. Lots of fur"
''Fun-well-never mind that. Then
the other fellows came home with some
trout. Cary here was set to cook the
fish. He's a frst.rate cook, he is, oh
yes! We were all hungry as bears and
we ate grass and things while the cook
ing went on. When we gathered
around the fire, we found that Cary
had forgotten to put any butter or any
thing in the frying pan, the fish all
stuck to the bottom, and we had to
scrape as much as we could with
spoons. But that wasn't much, and
we lived on cold mutton for two days.
Oh, yes, camping out is great fun. 4"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-08-20

The reports from the cholera dis
tricts of France and Spain indicate
that the disease is spreading and that
in all probability the worst is yet to
come. Owing to what would seem to
have been criminal negligence On the
part of the authorities. Marseilles,
which was the scene Of the worst raw
ages Of the plague last year, has been
subjected to another serious outbreak
of the disease. The epidemic is rag
ing to such an extent that hospitals
have been opened for the reception of
cholera patients exclusively. It is in
Spain that the worst effects of the IA
tai disease continues to be felt. An
average of from 1000 to 500 deaths
are reported daily, the number of peo'
pie attacked being about three times
as many. In Granada the situation
is described as desperate. The doctors
are either dead or have run away
probably the latter-and the sufferers
have no medical attendance. The
dead are unburisd and the dying UNI
attended. It would be hard to mag
inc situation more deplorable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-08-20
WA HINGTON.

SEVERAL complaints have been rece1v.
ed at the land office, that the Omaha
road has made gross theft Of timber
lands in Northern Wisconsin under the
pretext of selling waivers to indemnity
land. Ia this way great deal of valu-
able timber has bsea stolen, it is claim
ed. Agents are to be sent to investigate
the charges.
THE Church Panorama Company, of
which ex-Gov. Beverage is president,
Postmaster Judd, vice president, and
Generals Seh0fioLd, Strong, and Fitz
Smons are directors, have leased a BLOCK
of ground south of the treasury depart
ment, and will at once commence the
erection of building for a representa-,
ton of the battle OF Manassas, by ar
lists who are now in Virginia makin G
sketches.
The cid Carroll mansion, known as
"Duddington Manor" and one of the
oldest residences in Washington, was
sold to ex-Representative E. j. Ellis, of
Louisiana, for 100000. The house stands
site upon which the capitol stands was
originally a part of the grounds sur
rounding it.
GENERAL Frank Armstrong, who re-
Gently investigated the Cheyenne and
Arapahoe Indian Agency, and whose
report thereon had much to do witA the
issuance of the proclamation ordering
the cattlemen off that reserv ation, will
soon proceed to the Apache Agency for
the purpose of making an enrolment of
the Indians there, and of inquiring into
and reporting the condition of affairs
among the Apaches.
The Office of Chief Inspector of Post
offices, which becomes vacant on the
31st inst, is a very desirable position,
AMI pays a salary of S., 600 a year, be-
sides expenses while travelling on Of
fetal business. The duty of Chief In
spector are not exceedingly heavy or
combining, although considerable res
possibility is attached to the office. AT
present thGre are twelve or fifteen ap-
plicants for the place, hut it is under
stood that no appointments will be
made until the Postmaster General re-
turn to Washington.
SECRETARY WHITNEY has served
notice upon Mr.. John Roach and his as
signees that the contracts for the build
ing of the steel cruisers, Chicago, At
lanta, and Boston have been forfeited,
and has issued orders to the chiefs of the
naval bureau Of steam engineering and
construction and repair to take charge
of the unfinished vessels, mat erial, ETC.,
and complete the work according to
specifications. This action is taken
pursuant to the terms of the contracts
in question,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-08-20
LATEST TELEGRAMS,


NATURAL gas has been struck at Port
Colburne, Ontario, at depth Of 420
feet, and will be used to light the town.
JAS. w. MARSHALL, the original dis
cOverer Of gold in California, died Tues
day in poverty at his home IA that
state. His age was "A.
NEAR Lampasas, Texas, the discovery
has been made of a large and apparent
" inexhaustible bed of bituminous coal,
the quality being equal, if not superior,
to the Indian Territory article.
A DISPATCH from Saratoga says Col.
Fred Grant has accepted tie position OF
engineer of a railroad company, which
is backed by the Baltimore and Ohio
and Wisconsin Central, for the pur-
pose of making a new entrance into Chi
cago.
THE Wisconsin Central Railroad
Company will begin at once the con-
struction of line from Schleisinger-
vile, it's present southern terminus, to
Chicago.
The general land office has specific
knowledge of the illegal Enclosure of
100000 acres of the public domain, and
estimates that not less than ten million
acres in addition are illegally inclosed,
all of which will be thrown open to set
Element upon the enforcement Of the
presidents proclamation.
THE Michigan crop report for August
estimates the. yield of wheat in that
state at 90, 407, 900 bushels Corn in the
northern counties promises 80 per cent,
and in the southern counties 81 per
cent, as compared with an average
year. Oats will average 81 bushels and
barley % bushels per acre.
WEDNESDAY strikers forcibly shut
down the salt block of Carrier, Heath
& Co., at Essexville, mile from Bay
City. Sheriff Brennan went to the
scene with a posse and fight ensued,
The mob using stones and club. and the
officers revolvers. The sheriff was shot
Ia the forehead by an unknown man,
the ball grazing the brain. Nine Of the
mob were arrested, two of whom were
wounded.
ABOUT ten years ago Edward Allen,
of Port Chester, while visiting at Long
Branch, rescued one of three children
who were in bathing and had been car
ried out beyond its depth. The child
rem were under the care of j. L. Loril-
lard. The circumstance was almost
forgotten by Allen, when, day or two
ago he received a letter from Mr.. Lor-
lizard, now residing In Cleveland o.,
rehearsing the matter and expressing
his gratitude and inclosing a check for
81 $50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-08-20
CRIME.

EDWARD MCLAUGHLIN shot and kill
ed j. A. Shank, at Henderson, KY. Nc.
Laugblin was seriously wounded.
2JosRPH P. ENSIGN, secretary of the
board Of police commissioners of Day
ton, O., disappeared from that city
and his accounts exhibit a shortage of
1900.
COUNCILMAN BOWLING, of Indianapo-
lis. who recently alleged that he had
bribed six of his colleagues, refused to
jury, on the ground that he might Grim
mate himself. HIS charges are being
Investigated by the council.
THE mystery tached to the murder
of A. l.. Herrick in Brooklyn, n. V,
Monday, has been cleared up by the
confession Of Thomas J. Armstrong,
his stepson, that he did the shooting,
claiming to have acted in self-defense.
AT an open-air dance near Spring
field, Mo-, bloody fight occurred be-
tween Coos Ashbridge, and William
and Joseph Hoover on one side, and
Baxter Dulin, Lemuel Thomas, and
Isaac Messick on the other, during
which knives were the weapons used,
and the last three named were NOR
tally wounded.
The trial of frankie Morris, the di-
vorced wife of A. A. Hurd, chief attor-
ney of the Atchison, Topeka 6 Santa
Fe Railroad for Kansas, for the murder
of her mother to obtain S15, 900 insur-
ance on her life, was concluded at Usage
Mission, Kas., last week. The jury
rendered verdict of murder in the first
degree.
HUGH MARSHALL, president of bank
at KNOXVILLE, Missouri, shot John Cut
right, city editor Of a Plattsmouth, Neb.,
paper for refusing a retraction of a
sensational article affecting the reputa-
ton of Mr.. Marshalfs daughter. Gut
right wi il receiver and the assailant is
| under $4,000 bail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-08-20

a DISPATCH from Ottawa says that
s II Hector Longevin is reported to
have stated few days ago to some of
his friends, who asked his advice about
the propriety of getting up a petition
asking a Communication of Riel's SEM
tence, that such a course was unne-
cessary as the government had no in
tention of executing Rel. What au-
thority Longevin had for making this
statemen; is not known and it is high
ly probable that he had no authority
as the power to commute the sentence
of death rests only with the crown,
and il is quite improbable that the
queen has taken the Canadian minis
ter into her confidence. It Will be
safe for Rel to complete his hook, the
history of his lie, as quickly as posi-
BILE, so as to be sure to have it finished
before the 18th of September.