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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1885-06-11
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1885-06-11

In several sections Of our county, last FRI
days storm, in addition to damaging wheat,
fruit and ornamental trees. also torn down
fences Mr.. JAS A. Tennisson, Of the ISt
district, had over 400 panels thrown down
and his wheat crop, together with that OF
his neighbors, DR.. Miles and Mr., George
Edwards. was seriously DAMAGED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23
A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
several Persons Killed and Injured and
Three Buildings Destroyed by an
Explosion of Natural Gas.

WILLsBUBG. Pa, Feb. 2l
At about l.30 this forenoon a terrific ex-
plosion of natural gas shook the town to its
foundation, startling everyone.
The explosion occurred in two-story
brick building occupied by Kelsey Bros,
chair makers. The whole building was de-
molished and leveled with the ground. By
great efforts the fire was confined to the
building which was blown up, with two frame
dwellings adjoining The family of Her
seller, consisting of himself his wife and
mother and two children were instantly
killed.
All of the bodies were easily recognized
except that OF the youngest child, aged is
months, which has just been recovered,
burned to crisp, among the ruins.
John Walters, aged II years, is missing
and is supposed to be beneath the ruins Mr.
Walters, his wife and two children are badly
injured, and some of them NAV not recover.
Several others are reported fatally injured
Houses several squares away were com.
pletely shattered by the explosion. The loss
is at present unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23
Fashion Notes

Olive-green and primrose pink is fash
ionable combination tor evening dresses
Entire dresses of black or white Spanish
Chantilly or Escurial lace are very fashion
able. Lace skirts are worn with velvet
bodies with pretty effect.
A rich black silk trimmed with Jet is a
pleasing dinner toilet. and a mantle OF
black velvet brocade and chenille is made
in most graceful way
Tight-fitting jackets of Astrakhan are
warm. jaunty and becoming, besides be-
ing considered quite the thing" by the
fashionably knowing ones.
Many of the new velveteen dresses are
lined throughout with brightly tinted
satin, and the skirts are cut in deep turrets
about the edge, falling over plisses.
.Muffs for winter wear, when made Of
fur. are small and round. Those made OF
velvet or plush to match the costume are
trimmed with lace ruffles and ribbon
bows.
Some exquisite new purses are Melted o.
pine-green silk and embroidered in gold
lace. with the initials or monogram. A
bow of narrow satin ribbon with long ends
ornaments one side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23
BY TELEGRAPH,
A BURNING STRUCTURE.
A Whole Family Become Victims
of the Destructive Element.
Six Dead Bodies Laid Out in the Police
StatiOn-LOss $4,000.

New YORK, Feb. %.
Fire broke out at IL 80 last night, in brick
building, at the corner of williams and Bea-
yer streets, owned by Edwin Litchfeld, and
occupied in the upper part as Offices.
The wife Of Jas. Murray, janitor, with his
mother, ser, ant, and his three children were
asleep in an upper story, as was the family
of Earnest Gates, who kept restaurant in
the basement, but lives up stairs.
was thought that all the occupants had
been rescued by the life saving corps, but it
now turns out that the corps did not save all,
for five dead bodies have been taken out by
the fremen. The whole family of Mr. Muir
ray were suffocated Murrays wifes mother
is also dead. The bodies were taken out to
the first precinct station-h0use.
James Murray, father of the family, was
policeman, attached to the first precinct,
while his wife attended to the janitOr's duty
of the Litchfield block. He was doing patrol
duty near the scene of the fire, and rushed
into the burning structure, his first thought
being that to save his wife and children. He
was seen to enter the house but has not been
seen since, and it is thought he was suffocat
ed by the smoke and was subsequently burn
ed to cinders. The fremen are still hunting
for his remains.
Mary Leary, Murray's servant, was slightly
burned. Daniel Lyon, firemen, fell from the
Sd story and was badly hurt.
The loss will reach SIS 600.
Mary Leary, servant who lived with
Murray, was taken down a scaling ladder.
She says that about | / o'clock she was arous-
ed by hearing Mrs. Venus, Mrs. Murray's
mother, screaming, ''there's fire down
stairs" The children were awakened and a
rush was made for the stairs, but the blind
lnp smoke sent them hack Mary was ton
much agitated to give a coherent story. The
girl had been only few months in this coun-
try. Three generations, in the persons of
Mrs. Murray, her children and her mother,
lay stretched dead in the station house at the
| same time.
| To render the disaster still more deplora-
BILE, Mrs. Murray was shortly to become a
mother.
| Earnest Gates, who lived on the Sd storv
sta es that himself and wife. and chill =,
and servant were in bed when a volume of
smoke poured in on them They were res
cued bv means of ladders.
| Much concern is expressed by Murray s
supervisors ard fellow policemen, and many
OF the sturdy blue-coats were visably affected
by the row of dead bodies in their midst
The fire is supposed to have originated in
a restaurant in the basement, but Mary Leary
states that il occurred in Mr.. Litchfeld's pri-
vate Office on the ground floor.
At 1.50 A. NJ, Officer Burke found the
lifeless body ofthe policeman on the first floor
Murray had evidently boon dead some time.
Several hundred people gathered about the
door of the police station this afternoon, when
the six bodies of Murray's family were trans
ferrerred TO a wagon to be garfield to Coroner
kennedy's undertaking establishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23
It Will Save Your Life.

Catarrh prevails in this country to an
alarming extent. 1t is a 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, n.y., writes: "a year
ago l was afflicted with Catarrh. One
bottle of Ayers Cherry Pectoral 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, 1885-02-23
1t Cured Me

of this troublesome complaint, when other
remedies afforded no relief" DIR. f.
Schley, Frederickstown, Nd, writes: "In
pulmonary cases, of an acute character, or,
of catarrhal origin, find Ayers Cherry
Pectoral invaluable DR.. F. f. Pape,
Sandusky, Ohio, writes: 81 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 I 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 complete cure"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23

Everybody knows the symptoms attend
ing coughs and colds, but the dangerous
character of these ailments is not SO well
understood. When a cold settles upon
the lungs, II the blood is tainted with
Scrofula, or the system is weak, Catarrh
or Consumption is sure to follow. Ayers
Cherry Pectoral is the only remedy that
may be uniformly relied upon for the cure
of coughs and colds. j. j. Rawson,
buckingham c. H., Va, writes: "For
several weeks suffered from frightful
cold, with cough and frequent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chspped Hands, Chill
olains, Germs. and all Skin Eruptions, ant
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
II Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents DER box
For sale by Fuller Drug Store. F. q. Kins.
man q 20. dec27d&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23
ThOusands Say So.

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Girard. Kan, writes
II never hesitate to recommend your Elec-
trio Bitters 10 my customers, they give entire
satisfaction and are rapid sellers" Electric
bitters are the purest and best medicine known
and will positively cure Kidney and Liver
complaints. Purify the blood and regulate
the bowels. No family can afford to be
without them. They will save hundreds of
dollars in doctors bills every year. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by Devine & Coughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23
woman's Suffering and Keller

Those languid tiresome sensations, causing you TO
feel scarcel able to be your feet that constant
drain that il taking from your system all its former
elasticity driving the bloom from your cheeks that
continual strain upon your vital forces rendering
you irritable and fretfu, easily be removed by
the use of that marvellous remedy, Hop Btters. IT.
reguarties and distractions OF your system are re-
Ieved at once, while the special cause OF periodical
pain are permanently removed. None receive SO
much benefit, and none SO profoundly gra efui,
and show such interest in recommending Hop
Bitters as women.
A Postal Gard Story.
was affected with kidney and urinary
Trouble
'For twelve years
After trying all the doctors and patent
medicines could hear Of, used two bottles
OF Hop
''Bitters;"
And am perfectly cured. keep it
..All the time," respectfully. B. F. Booth:
Salisbury, Tenn.-May 4, 1883
BRADFORD, Pa, May 6, 1873.
II has cured me Of several diseases, such as ner
yousness sickness at the stomach monthly troubles
etc. have not seen sick day in a year. since
took Top Bitters. All my neighbors use tn m,
MRS. FANNIE GREEN.
$4,000 Lost.
"a tour to Europe that cost me ss,oOo done me
"eured my wife of fifteen years. nervous weakness
r. NJ. Auburn, N. Y -
So BLOOMISGvILLE, o., May !, ~.
sIKs-I have been suffering ten years. and tried
your Hop Bitters, and ii done more good than all
The doctors Miss y. s. BOONE.
Baby Saved.
We are 30 thankful to say that our nursing baby
was permanently cured Of dangerous and protract-
ed and irregularify of the bowels by the
use Of Hop Biters by it's mother, which at the same
time restOred her to perfect health and strength
The Parents, Rochester, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23
Splitting of Blood.

Ayers Cherry Pectoral cured me entire
E." Mrs. R. Campbell, Woodville, Ont,
writes: ~ was troubled, for five years,
with an affection of the throat and lungs,
coughing severely the whole time. l used
different preparations, and was treated by
several physicians, without effect. final
ly tried Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and be-
fore finishing one bottle was completely
cured" DR.. W. X. Gam, Monticello,
KY, writes: ~ have been troubled with
Bronchitis, since early youth, and am now
81 years Of age. l owe my life to Ayers
Cherry PICTORIAL" DR.. j. II. Quirk, Full
ton, Kans., writes: layers Cherry Pee
toral saved my life twenty years ago. 1t
is a favOrite medicine in my family"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23

Butcher: Come. John, break the bones in
Mr.. Williams chops and put Mr.. Smiths
ribs in the basket for him." John (briskly) ::
"All right, sir; just as soon as I've sawed off
Mrs. Murphy's leg" They ought to keep
St. Jacobs Oil handy in that market
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23
Notices!

On and after Feb. l6, 1885, all persons desirip,
custom job work Of any description. or wishing I,
purchase any lumber. wood, &C., &C., are respec,
fully requested to leave their orders at the office
g. 5. Brooks, at his store, shall bear more re
possibilities nor accept any more applications a
shop for said jobs, except the signature of sal,
Brooks accompanies them
ISAAC NJ. TUCKER,
Foreman of Augusta F. Mig Co.
req. u, IS. feblSd2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23
CO M POU Nd
OXYGEN
INHALATION
OF WHICH
O Y O " .E
Is THE RAISE
novl0ie, d&wiynl

FOR THE CURE OF rheumatism, Asthma,
Bronchats, Nervousness, Consumption, CatQrrh,
Female Weakness, Chilis and Ferer, and all other
diseases requiring Publication of the Blood. HOME
Treatment in a LIQUID FORM sent to all parts of
the country Write for circular and testimonials
OR. j. p. TURNER. li3 Z. state ST.. Trenton, n j.
febl9d&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23
CROUCH on Itch
RuckIen,s Arntca save,

'Rough on Itch" cures humors. eruptions
ringworm. letter, salt-rheum, frosted feet
chilblains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23

SS-None are genuine without a bunch OF green
Hops on the white label. Shun all the vile, poison
Ouf stuff with "Hop" "HOps" In their name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23

HABiTs o. YOUTH AND EXrESSES
Ii Of manhood cause more suffering, su icdes ner.
ee,diseased prostate gland bladder kidneys heart,
dropsy diabetes ana Brights disease, than ANYTHING
else, and cannot be cured with stomach medicines
alone. electricity, crayons, belts, cauterIzations
sounds, catheters or cutting. The European and
American Medical Bureau will send Treatise for Is
cents giving the remedies and directions which cure
these otherwise fatal diseases at home without pain
privately. Ofices: 1893 Broadway, N. Y. City.
febl6dAw4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23
Special Announcements

.Sns0a advertisements no: sgceffftae three an
coming under the head Of WANTED. For SAL
To LET, LOST, &C., p,iH DC inserted here one III
FOR 20 cents three times for 80 cents. and
fO,. s ce9lEs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23

ITO LIE "A small tenement. five rooms, on
4 State ST., near Green. apply to
feblOdtf E. G. BRIGGS, Dentist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23

ITO LET.-House on Chapel street. Nine rooms.
i good stable. Inquire of
feb4ttf JAMES f, FULLER.
CTORE TO LET.-At any time. Heated BY
- steam if desired. Fit for fancy goods, dress
maker clothing store. Size 40 by 20 feet Apply
jan9dtf z. BARBER, Steam Dye House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-23

So. BLOoMIsGvILLE, o., May |, ~.
sIRs-I have been suffering ten years. and tried
your Hop Biters. and it done me more good than all
the doctors. Miss ). D. BOONE.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-14
A NOTED REVIVAL.
Scenes at q Great Camp Meeting in Kentucky
in 1893.

In 1899.
Jonn B. McMasters History.
Two young men began the work in the sum-
mer of 1899 They were brothers, preachers,
and on their way across the pine barrens to
Ohio, but turned aside to be present at sacra-
mental solemnity on Red river. The people
were accustomed to gather at such times on a
Friday, and by praying, and singing. and hear
inc sermons prepare themselves for the reeep-
ton of the sacrament Sunday. AT the Red
river meeting the brothers were asked to preach,
and one did so with astonishing fervor. AS he
spoke the people We're deeply moved, tears ran
streaming down their faces, and one, a woman
far In the rear of the house, broke through
order and began to shout For two
hours after the regular preachers had gone the
crowd fingered and were loath to depart While
they tarried one of the brothers was irresistibly
impeled to speak. He rose and told them that
he felt called to preach; that he could not be
silent The words which then fell from his lips
reused the people before him to "pungent
sense of SIM" Again and again the woman
shouted, and would not be silent He started TO
60 to her. The crowd begged him to turn
back. Something within him urged him on,
and he went through the house shouting.
and exhorting, and praisng God In n mo-
ment the floor, to use his own words, was 'eoy-
cred with the slain" Their cries for mercy
was terrible to hear Some found forgiveness.
but many went away spiritually wounded and
suffering unutterable agony of soul. Nothing
could aiiay the excitement Every settlement
along tho Green river and tho Cumberland was
full of religious fervor Men fitted their wagons
with beads and provisions, and trayeiod fifty
miles to camp upon the ground and hear him
preach Ths idea was newis hundreds adopted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-14

it and camp meetings began. At the Cans
Ridge meeting 20, 600 were enGamped
The excitement surpassed anything that had
been known. Men who came to scof remained
to preach. All day ard all night the crowd
sv7armed to and fro from preacher to preachery
singing, shouting, laughing, now rushing Of to
listen 10 some new exhorter who had Climbed
upon stump now gathering around some un-
fortunate who, In their peculiar language, was
spiritually slain.n Soon men and women fell
IN such numbers that it became impossible for
the multitude to move about without trampfinfE
them, and they We're hurried to tho meeting
house. at no time was the floor less than halt
covered Some lay quiet, unable to move or
speak. Some talked, but could not move
Some beat the floor with their heels Some.
shrieking in agony, bounded about il is said
like live fish out of water. Many laid down
and rolled over and over for hours ut time
Others rushed wildly over the stumps and
benches, and then plunged, shouting sTAoatl
LOST" into the forest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-14
ORIGIN OF "HAIL COLUMBIA.
How Hopkinson Wrote the Words, and H0w
the Song Was Received.

How Hopkinson Wrote the Words, and How
the Song Was Received.
John b. McMaster's History.
In 1898 Hail Columbia appeared. I'm tho
conflict between the Federalists and the Ra-
publicans music was made to take part Tho
Republicans at the theater called for Cara, ar
the "Marsellaise," The Federals wanted the
Presidents March," yankee Doodle" ar
STONY Point" Feeling ran high. While the
factions wrangled the benefit night of favorita
actor drew near No man knew better than ha
how to profit by the popular will, and at no time
in the whole course of his life had SO fine chanc0
of profting by the popular will been offered him.
Politics ruled the hour The city was full Ut ex-
cited Federalsts, who packed the theater night
after night for no other purpose than to shout
themselves hoarse over the Presidents March"
He determined to make use of this fact He
would take the march, find some one to write
few patriotic stanzas to suit it, and on the night
OF his benefit sing them to the house. Some
Federalists were consulted, were pleased with
the idea. and named Joseph Hopkinson as tina
man best fitted to write the words de ceE-
sented, and in few hours HAL Columbia WAS
produced. The night for the benefit was that or
Wednesday, the 18th of April, and the Gazette
announced that the performance world comprise
a comedy called 'The Italian Monk; the comic
opera of "Rosina" 'More Sack, an epilogue ON
the character of Sir John Falstaff, and an entiro
new song, written by citizen of Philadelphia,
to the tune of the presidents March," win ho
sung by Mr. Fox, accompanied by the full band
and grand chorus:
Firm united let us be,
Rallyng round our liberty;
As band of brothers joined.
Peace and safety we shall find"
'sLong before the curtain rose the house was
too small TO hold the thousands who clamoreA
to be let in. Those who got In were too excited
to wait quietly for the song At last the cona-
edy ended, and Dir. Fox appeared upon the stage.
Every line was loudly appauded, the whole house
joined in the chorus. and when the verse. Be
hold the chief who now commands, was reached,
the audience rose to its feet and cheered till the
building shook to its foundations. Four times
the song was eneored. was demanded again at
the end of the pantomime and again at the close
of the pay. A few called for Ca ira, but were
quickly put down. The words of Hail Colnna-
bia We're printed in full in the newspapers OF
the following day. The Gazette hoped that
every lady in the city would practice the
music. learn the works, and sing them ut tho
next repetition then, perhaps, the two or three
Frcnehs Americans who remained might feei Inc
charm % patriotism and iaia in the chorus y I'm
song
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-14
Smithkins,s Bad Luck.

BCBtOn KecOrd.
Bitter remark of Smithkins on the Brighton
road last Sunday:
Great Scott How many pretty girls one ala
ways sees with other fcllows"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-14
A Silent Partner.



A tall woman with red face and confident
manner walked into an uptown bank a fewd2gS
ago and presented check.
mo good, madam" said the teller, briefly.
'the check is not indorsed."
Never mind that said the applicant for cash.
sits all right; he's my husband"
ut makes no difference We must have hiH
own signature, even if he is your husband"
well, you give me a pen and I'll sign hia
name. just want you to know, young man, thae
he's mighty silent partner in our combination.
and I'm the bossn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-14
WHINSICALTTIES.
The Boston Lover to His Girl.

Thourt dearer far to me than gold,
o, maid upon my breast reclining!
The sweet love.light / now behold
Behind your gold-rimmed glasses shining.
Ny love for you burns like the sun;
Indeed, It's brighter. stronger, steadier,
My Worcester, Webster, all in one,
Sweet unabridged encyclopaedia.
B0ston Corr
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-14
The Kind He Wanted.

Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
Prisoner" said his Honor. 'tthe evidence ~
conflicting, but you were evidently drunk, and I
fine you $25."
Thanks. your Honor" replied the pris0ner.
MAY ask a favor of youp
What is ta' said the judge, good naturally.
81 would like some tobacco before CO."
The judge was taken aback, but said, with n.
smile do you prefer any particular kinds'
''Yes your Honor" retorted the prisoner, with.
grin; II would like my fine cut"
His honor saw the point and made it So
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-14
READING FOR YOUNG FOLKS.
The Secret

We have secret, just we three
The robin and /, and the sweet cherry tree;
The bird told the tree. and the tree told me.
And nobody knows il but just us three!
But of course the robin knows it best.
Because he built the--I shan't tell the rest
And laid the four little--somethings in it;
am afraid shall tell it every minute!
But if the tree and the robin on'tpeep,
I'll try my best the secret to keep;
Though know when the little birds fly about
Then the whole secret will be outl
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-14
Two Historic Time-Pieces.

brakes Travellers Magazine.
A lady who has been abroad was Describing,
some of the sights of her trip to her friends
but what pleased me as much as anything
she concluded, twas the wonderful clock al
Strasburg."
''Oh, how should love to see it!' gushed q
ested in such things. And did you see the eala-
brated watch on the Rhine, tool"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-14
The Kind of Trimming 1t REQUIRED.

Boston Courier.
Now" said she, with bright smile, Thew do
you like my bathing suit9"
WELL said he, as she held it up before him,
Il think 1t might be improved by little TRIM
ming"
Certainly, my DEAR I am willing to ohliga
You, and perhaps it would make it all the prersier
What do you think / should trim it Withheld ors,
white braidg
Il think said he, as he cast his eyes over ks
scant proportions, that it would be good thing
to trim it with an overskirt"
She has not spoken to him since.