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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
Small In Vermont Causes Much Fear.
RICHMOND. VI

RICHMOND. VI, sept =
The small pox is increasing in Montreal
and has reached Sutton. town eight miles
from here. and fears are entertained that it
will reach Richford. The case at Sutton is
that of railroad man employed by the South
Eastern railroad. and officials of that road
have notified the employees that they must
either be vaccinsted or leave the road. Sleep
ing cars between Boston and Montreal are
now detained here on trips from Boston and
not allowed to enter Canada. On the arrival
of the night train from Montreal the car is
attached to the train and run to Boston as
usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
Nervous ,pebiiisased men

You are allowed free trial of thirty days Of
the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated Voltaic Belt
with Electric Suspensory Appliances, for the
relief and premanent cure of Nervous Debil-
ity, loss of Vitality and Manhood, and all
kindred troubles. Also, for many other dis
eases. Complete restoration to health, vigor
and manhood guaranteed. No risk is ia
Cured. illustrated pamphlet, with full in
formation. terms, etc, mailed free by ad-
dressing Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
decl6teod&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
An An..,rr WnnIsd-

Can any one bring us n case of Kidney or
Liver Complaint that Electric Bitters will not
speedily cure? We say they can not, IS
thousands of cases already permanently cured
and who are daily recommending Electric
Bitters, will prove. Brights Disease, Dia-
betes. Weak Back, or any urinary complaint
quickly cured They purify the blood, regu-
late the bowels, and act directly on the dis
eased parts. Every bottle guaranteed. For
sale at soc, bottle by Devine & Coughlin.
dec27t&wtc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
THE OAR.
Courtney and Conley Issue a Challenge
to Hanlan and Lee.

BosToS, Sept. Q.
Courtney and Conley have challenged
Hanlan and Lee to row a double scul race
and two single scnll races for $500 side for
each race, the distance in each race to be
three miles with turn, in the singles Court.
ney to be pitted against Hanlan and Conley
against Lee. The races are to be rowed in
the order above named and the first race to
be within four weeks from date, the day and
place to be mutually agreed upon. The
challenge is to remain open one week,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
General News.

Travel southwark has set in in dead earnest,
says the Jacksonville Times Union, and each
day the trains from the North aud West
bring in from 10 to 20 times ss many people
as they take out.
toboggan slide, 100 feet long is being
laid out at Waterbury, Conn.,, and 1t is pre-
d'cted that many other American towns and
cities will adopt the exhiiarating Canadian
sport this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
aug25dTuThS&wly


IL inseparably connected with Hoods Sarsa-
parlla, and 10 true of no other medicine. IL
is an upanswersble argument as to strength
and economy, while thousands testify to Its
superior blood-purifying and strengthening
qualities. A bottle of Hoods Sarsapsrilla
contains 100 doses and will last month,
while others will average to last not over q
week. Hence, for economy, buy Hoods
SarsAparilla
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
A Thief Arrested.
PIrTsFIEID. Mass

PITTsFIELD. Mass, Sept. 8.
A. c. Hovey of 81 Wall street, some months
ago employed a newly arrived German named
Fred Popke, at bis summer cottage at Ocean
Beach, n. J. Last Sunday Popke robbed the
cottage of $1,000 worth of diamonds and $500
in money. Last night be was arrested here,
and this afternoon he made confession and
surrendered the stolen property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
GAR DINER.

James Dill ,Jr., Of Gardiner is boy about
eigh, years of age. and Of a very inquirinQ
turn ofmind. Tuesday he had been watch
ing the Italians at work on the water works
and was particularly impressed with the way
they had of blasting the big rocks which were
in their way. He watched them explode q
few blasts, and then decided that he would
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10

PORTSMOUTH, n. H., Sept Q.
The publishers and proprietors of the
Penny Post, a daily newspaper in this city,
we're arrested today on a civil writ in an ac-
ton of tort, for $40. ZOO damages.
The action grows out Of publication Ct an
alleged libel of police officer, charging him
with an unlawful arrest and false imprison-
ment. The publication was caused BY the
arrest of servant on the charge of theft
The affair causes great excitement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
A Case Without a Parallel.

In that horrible railroad disaster at Ashtabula,
Ohio. which every one remembers. Mrs. f. NJ. Coui-
ter hnrled through he bridge 20 feet into the
river OF ice. II, friend and Messis Moody San
keys associate, the sweet singer 7. p. Bliss, was
killed, and she badly injured and her nervous
She sent TO private asy yium, where, after a
long treatment. she was pronounced incurable.
-Four years ago friend sent her a bottle OF DIR.
Flowers Nerve Pills. The effect was like magic /;
IL bottles were taken, and Mrs. Coulter was thor
eughly cared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
New Gases Of Small Pox.
MONTREAL Sent

hEALf StPt
The official report of the health Office today
states that 40 new cases of small pox we're
reported yesterday, % Of which were authen-
ticated Twenty-three deaths were reported,
About 200 French-Canadisn operatives, en-
ployed bs the Adams Tobacco Co, who
struck rather than to be vaccinnated, have
been induced to return to work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
Canght Him.

BIppEFoRD, Sept. 3.
A dispatch received in Biddeford, Wednes'
day noon, states that Bodwell, the Springvale
rough who assaulted and nearly killed Sherin
Roberts at Alfred, has been captured IN Ne
hr.sta An officer has been sent for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10

For several successive days visitors
a; Block island had numerous ex.
amples of the phenomena of re.
fraction. Vessels seemed to sail in the air,
headlsnds appeared to float far above the
ocean, CLASSY rivers ran seward through the
solid wall OF the mainland horizon. and other
distant objects seemed distorted and unreal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10

Counterfets are always made to look as
near like the original as possible. House,
keepers are cautioned against the MANY
worthless and damaging limitations of James
PNe's Pearline, rome put up in similar look
ing packages, and other with names sounding
like Pearline, which dealers may endeavor to
urge upon them. sept5d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10

Hafes money the great Cough cure. .2sc .5oc.kt1
Gienn's Sulphur SOAP heals Il beauties. 7sc.
GermanCOrnRem0ver kills Corns Bunions
Hills Hair and Whiskes Dye-Black and Brown, SOC.
Eike's sTOOfhache Drops euro In l Minute.2s
Deans Rheumatic Pills are a sure cure, s0c
jan27teod&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10

Best Grench Brandy Smart Weed, Jamaica
Ginger and Camphor Water, as combined in
DR.. Pierce's Extract Of Smart-weed is the
best remedy tor collie, disrrhGa, cholera
morbus, dysenterv or bloody-fux; also, to
break up colds, fevers and innammstory at
tacks If used earlv septS MTh&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
FROM BATH.
A Boy Saved from Death by Drowning
by Newfoundland Dog.

BATH, Sept. 9.
Walter Dunton, the l6 year old son of
James Z. Dunton of Bath, fell from small
boat in New Meadows river, Thursday after
neon and was drowned. The body has not
vet been recovered. Willie Dunton, a cousin,
who made desperate effort to save Walter,
would have been drowned but for New
foundland dog who conveyed him safely to
the shore. Walter was a member Of the Bath
High school, class of 'Ss. The accident oc-
CURED above the railroad bridge. A large
party is searching for the body.
Death of a Prominent Shipbuilder.
Benz. F. Packard, Appointment ship builder
and ship owner, superintendent of the New
England Shipbuildng Co, of Bath, and of the
firm of Goss, Sawyer & Packard, died We'd
nesdsy afternoon after short illness, aged
55 wears. He was me mber of Dunlap Com
mandery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10

For several years have suffered greatly
from periodical returns Of Hay Fever. At the
suggestion of Covert & Chrever, Druggists,
I obtained EIy's Cream balm, and used .
portion Of it during a severe attack. can
cheerfully testify as to the immediate and
continued relief obtained by its use. heart
lily recommend it to those suffering from this
or kindred complaints.
(Rev.) II. A. SMITH, Clinton, Wis.
septSdeod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
RIP VAN WiNKuE.

Joseph Jefferson. the great actor (whose equal In
the character OF Rip Van Winkle we shall see
again, states that he visited DIR. Flower In very
low state of health. He had given up the stage on
account of hs health being Utterly broken down.
Dr. Flower entirely cured him; and he is to-day
joying the very best OF health, after having filed last
season heavy professional engagement. The two
great remedies used In this celebrated cure were DR..
Flowers Liver and Stomach Sanatve and Nerve
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10

The Burdock Plant is one Of the best
diuretics or kidney regulators in the vegeta-
BILE world. and the compound known as Bur-
dock Blood Bitters, is unsurpassed in all
diseases of the kidueys, liver and blood. "A
sept8d&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
BOWdOinh ham Baptists.

The Bowdoinham Baptist Association are
holding session at Wayne this week. Large
number of cities and towns represented, and
a goodly humber of pastors and delegates
present. The exercises have been very in
teresting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
League Games.

At Decentralization 2, New York |.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 3, Philsdel.
phia l.
At St. Louis-St. Louis Z, Chicago 2.
The following is the standing of the league
up to date:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10

WHY WILL you cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief Price 10
cts, 80 cts, and 81. Sold by Bowdtch,
Webster 4 Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
A Railroad Presidents Testimony

Col. Thos. A. Scott. for years President of the
great Penn yIvania X. r., said just before his sudden
death in answer to question: "There is but one
Dr Flower. and II " Ill be century before there is
another, and the medicine for Liver and Stom-
ach troubles, and the general system. is his Liver
and stomach Sanative."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoris,
When she became Miss, she clung 70 Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them CsstsstA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indiges-
ton, Constipation. Dizziness, Loss Of Appetite,
Yellow Skin? Shiloh's Vitalizer is a positive
cure. Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10

SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY pos
tive cure for Catarrh, Dipttheria. and Can
ker Mouth. Sold by Bowditch, Webster &
co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10

"Rough on Itch" cures humors. eruptions,
ringworm, letter, salt .rheum, frosted feet,
chilblains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10

A NASAL INJECTOR free with each bot
tie OF Shiloh's Cstarrh Remedy. Price so
cents. Sold by Bowdit Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
Life Preserver.

fyou are losing your grip on life, try
"Wells' Health Renewer." Goes direct 70
weak spots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
Pretsy Women.

Ladies who would retain freshness and Vi
vacity. Don't fail to try "Wells' Health Re
newer"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
BY TELEGRAPH.
WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next ~ Hours,
War Deuarfmen,

War Department, !
ONCE of the Chief Signal Officer.
washington, ID. c.. Sept. l0-2 A. ".
For New England and Middle States
cloudy weather and local rains: winds gen.
orally northerly; slight fall in temperature
except in the northern portion; higher bar.
ometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
MAINE DINPATl HE'S.
FROM PORTLAND.
william Beaucligh Brings an A Action for
Trespass-He Starts for the West.

PORTLAND. Sept. 8.
William Beaucligh, alias Boquet Billy, was
brought before Judge Virgin at Portland,
Wednesday forenoon, on a writ of habeas
corpus, charging unnecessary delay in bring.
ing him before the municipal court after his
arrest Monday. The judge decided that the
delay was unwarranted, but said the identity
OF the prisoner was clearly established, and
it would do no good to discharge him as be
could be Immediately rearrested on the re-
QUESTION granted by Gov. Robie, Tuesday
Boquet Billy was delivered over to Officer
Kinney Of ST. Louis, and started on the noon
train for Missouri, where he will be tried for
forgery.
Boquet Billy has brought an action OF
trespass through ex-District Attorney Lun,
and ex.City Solicitor Loopey. against State
Detective True of Esllowell tor illegal arrest
when Billy was discharged from the custody
of the State officers Monday. Detective
True arrested him on a charge of forgery in
st. Louis Billy was lodged in jail without
being brought before the municipal Judge
He was taken before Gov Robie within thirty
hours after arrest, but his counsel claim tina,
his arraignment before the municipal Judge
was necessary. As Billy left Wedne sday be
will not be here to prosecute the suit, and his
counsel will do il for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10

A Stitch in time saves nine and bottle Of
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
6$&wwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
Circulation of an American Paper Pro.
hibited.

BERLIN, Sept. 8.
The government has forbidden the circula-
tion in Germany of the American Journal,
Turn Z.itung, an organ Of free thinkers.
The newspaper is published in Milwaukee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
BASE BALL.
Lawrences, 7; Newburyports, 3.

NEwBURYPoRT, sept. 9.
An interesting game was played here this
afternoon between the Lswrsnces and New
buryports. In the fourth inning the game
was called on account of rain, but was re-
sumed in twenty minutes. Although the
Newburyports played two more innings under
protest in the last halt of the seventh inning
the game was called on account of dark
ness.
The score:
Innipgs-l 2 8 4 5
Lawrences % 6 0 0 o. Z
Newburyports % 0 o. 3
Time of game, 2 hours. Umpire, Bond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-10
State Fair Races.

Purse No. 10 for three year olds in the
Maine State Fair Races, failed to fill Wed
nesday, which was the closing day, and has
been re-opened with Nelson barred ON account
of too great speed. Entries will now close
Monday, Sept l4th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-22

To put ones thumb to ones nose while
the other fingers are vertically extended
and agitated, is gesture of muckcry
among nearly all civilized coplc Why2
think it is because the princ.pa. effect Of
this gesture is 10 render the noe temper.
arily snubbed which is done by the
pressure of the thumb, While the other
fingers are pointed at the crSon ridi-
culed, "Snubnose -snubno~e - that is
the Interpretation of this tingcrte.cgram
which is equivalent to saying - on are a
fool
1t is also interesting to note-as a
vcstigc of antique beliefs that have long
ago disappeared in France-the gesture,
which consists in retaining the two mid
die fingers with the thumb, and holding
up the index and little fingers The chill
dren who use the gesture for pure mis-
chief or dcrision doubtless never suspect
that they are repeating IN ancient sign of
adiuration to drive away evil spirits, or to
conjure the evil eye This gesture is still
very popular in Italy, especially at Naples
where many folks belize themselves
hopelessly lost if they had not about them
little amulet of horn, or a little carved
hand with two fingers open, to preserve
them from the jettatura.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-22
A Lonely Man at the Great Show.
New orleans Cor New York SUM-

New tr cans Cor. New York SUM-
Among the saddest looking men in
New Orleans is one who wears blonde
beard and an air of rebcllious detection as
he goes scooping with intCrmnabe rattle
and roar over the track of his own roller
coaster. The enterprise at this writing is
not a popular success. The track pur.
sues its devious way on circular series of
stills set in a marshy bit of ground near
one of the entrances to the exposition
1t is precisely similar to the coasters at
Coney Island, bur it is regarded here by
visitors as something coarse, improper
and undressing.
AlthOu ii huge pacards inform the
public thai two rides can lie enjoyed for
the small sum OF ) cents. it.would aupear
that the solitary man with the blonde beard
is doomed TO 20 tearing around OH the
track with never soul Tor company for
the rest of his stay. \atty visitors from
the north pass the familiar structure with.
out glance; loudly dressed men and
women from the upper inland cities look
at it uninlercstcdly. and southern obscrv.
ers see nothing in its din and u roar to at.
tract.
At two-minutc intervals during the day
the solemn man steps upon the car and
pushes her L. lie has Travelled the route
SO much that The steep dcscents and sud
den swervcs have no effect whatever on
his equilibrium, and he gocs banging,
bouncing, and rafting along with un
ru led mien. If he happens to he pairing
lis nails or rea ling a newspaper he roe
right on with the occupation while the
car is carecning wildly about He never
smiles, but all day long through weather
that is d.sma or damp, Us the case may
be, lie goes on his lonely way.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-22


Patti is not only a great artist. She has
wonderful head. She possesses rare
iplshment She can talk French,
nglish and Italian ike a native. That
is not what | allude to She can speak
scotch l'erhars you don't see the adj
vantage of being able to sing a Scotch
ba lad-and Patti can Sing one better than
anybody | ever heard. There is a simply
enormous advantage She might find
herself anywhere in the world-in Thibct,
or Tartary, or India. or the Cannibal
islands There is fair chance that she
might not find Ill Harbierc" or Scmira
mide" ineligible in these lands She
might not appeal to the audience with so
much effect But if she sings Il Scotch
ballad 1t is betting five TO one that in
Mongolia, or Tahiti, or anywhere else, a
man will Jump out of the orchestra seats
and dance II Highland ling in the center
aisle and raise the raftcrs with applause
He'll be "A Scotchman. lou can't go any
where where you won't find one
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-22

A Wallingford correspondent writes
that a regularity of worker in German
silver spoons is the color of his HAIR.
Tears Of labor in the trimming or buttng
room of a spoon factory dyes the hair of
the operative pale green, which it takes
years to change Aside from the disa-
greeabe and remarkable dye the manu-,
facture is extremely dangerous The
principal part of the composition of Ger,
man silver is copper The fine emery
wheel used in trimming and shaping the
spoon fills the air with minute particles OF
this noXious poison that soon fill the
lungs and cause a disease similar 10 con-
sumption. To escape this a sponge is
worn over the nostrilS Of the workman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-22
louisville Commercial. !


"Do you make a business of piercing
ears" asked the newspaper man Of the
eweler.
I'VE do a great deal of it here for our
customers At least l do great deal of
it, | don't think anybody else in Louis
vile has ever undertaken the same sort of
work Within the last ten years sup.
p sc have pierced the ears of at least
100 girls and young ladies. The oper
alton is very simple one All require
is sharp steel point and a stout cork and
the steel point is pushed through in a
twink ing. Then either Il bit of brass is
left in the opening, or the earrings are put
in Immediately.
is tine operation painful"
AS rule it is not That depends very
much, however, upon the formation OF
he Lobe. Sometimes the lobe is thin and
tender. Sometimes it is fat and iiabby,
and often it is hard and gristly. A lobe
of the last me toned sort is the hardest
to pierce, and in such instances the great
est pain is caused AS a rule. however,
the operation is acc mpanied only by a
twnge of pain, which is gone as soon as
the needle is Withdrawn.
40 the ears become inhamed after the
operation?
les, but as a rule very slightly. Ere
quently they are made painfully sore by
an uncomfortable desire that little girls
have to scratch. Grown young ladies
however, generally obey our instructions,
and within week all trace of the incision
is gone.
40 you do all the earring piercing that
is done in ! ouisville?"
81 should say MT Many mothers
pierce their daughters ears at home with
an ordinary needle and keep the incision
open by inserting bit of broom straw.
This is barbarous sort of custom, how
ever and is nearly always accompanied
by cXcruciating pain and Inflammation
| nave known instances where the lobe OF
the ear has been entirely lost by this rough
operation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-22
The Telephone in Paris.


There has iust been introduced in Paris
a new system of telephone communica.
ton The company issue tickets at cent?
each. I hese tickets may be presented at
any of the arts postoftces, and entitle the
owner to hold five minutes conversation
with persons in any other posto lice or at
any OF the Telephone companys stations
The Telephone company oilers, at the same
rate, conversations at any of their eleven
stations with persons at any other station
or at the residence of any of their subscri-
bers. Tor securing prompt medical as
slstance in cases of accident in the public
streets, telephone communication be,
tween the druggists and the hospitals in
various quarters of the city is about to be
established. by this means the nature of
the accident and of the remedies or as.
sistance required for its relief can at once
be indicated
Laundry Preparations
Rosin, which is found in cheap soaps, is
very injurious to clothes. but small
quantity may safely lie employed in laun.
dry preparations.