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Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-08
EXHAUSTED.

A Brooklyn woman has eloped with an ash cart driver. The coachmen were exhausted long ago.-Lawrence American.
 ''The battle is not always to the strong,'' said the judge ss he awarded the butter pre- mium at county fair.-St. Paul Herald.
 Chicago is the most profane city in the country and no wonder. There are upwards of dozen drawbridges in the town.-Boston Post.
 eight feet. That is four times as many feet, however, as some shallow men draw Springfield Union.
 Progress says: "A man might even go fish ing on Sunday and still be Christian We admit it, providing the fish were plenty and hungry.-On City Buzzard.
 There are men in politics quite capable of walking up to the polls with jug of rum in one hand and Prohibition vote in the oth- er.-New Orleans Picayune.
 A Springfield, N. Y., man tried to lift a barrel of cider on wager and broke his back. The best way to lift cider is glass at tlme.-Burlington Free Press.
 The Concord Monitor has an article on "The Pear Blight" The c. M. is behind the times. The pair blight dates back to the fall of man.-Boston Transcript.
 q see you have been fishing Were you very successful" "Certainly I caught enough malaria to last me the rest of my natural existence. ."-Boston Budget.
 For truly deep feeling let me call your at tention to negro waiter who has to stand by while the hotel guest whom he is serving eats watermelon.-UticaO Observer.
 "Cayenne pepper thrown into mice holes is good for mice," says household paper. Yes, good enough but the man who really loves his mice always feeds them on toasted cheese.-New York Graphic.
 Mrs. Fresh-Won't you please favor us with song, Miss Porterhouse?
 Miss Porterhouse- Really, Mrs. Fresh, I am in very poor voice tonight and fear I cannot give satisfaction.
 "Oh, never mind that Everybody is so dull tonight, and I have noticed that sing ing will always start conversation. No one will listen to you at all. ll."-Philadelphia Call.
 Where he drew the line. They tell good story on South Georgian statesman, who went to Charleston in the old days and stopped at hotel. A waiter brought out some shrimps, which the Georgian slowed away best he could. In moment the waiter reappeared with stand of celery. "No," said the Georgian, shaking his head solernnly, q have tried your bugs and don't like them, and you can bet yer life I don't want none CT your grassl'-Atlanta Constitution.
 An English visitor at one of the smaller spas in Germany was complaining the other day to garcon at his hotal that the waters he took really seemed not to have the slight est effect, so far as he was concerned. "But you see, monsieur" :" replied the waiter, who, it should be said, was under notice to quit his place, ''it is necessary to be patient. Now well remember a lady at this hotel last season who took the waters, and she did not die until she had been here close upon six months. ."-London Figaro
Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-08
HAVEN, CONN. TUESDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 8, 1885

| to be present in small quantities in the saw dust, forms, with chlorate of potash, con- pound which detonates on being suddenly disturbed. This new powder possesses, weight for weight, about twice the power of ordinary gunpowder.
 The inhabitants of Boston are much dis turbed over the condition of their water SUD- ply. A report was presented short time ago showing that the Mystic water is pollu- ted by the refuse of tanneries and other filth. A revolting account was given of the putrid pools and foul smelling streams drain ing into the ponds from which the water for Charlestown and other districts of Boston is taken. It was very unpleasant reading for those unfortunate people. It's only redeem ing feature was that at the place whence the water is taken into the aqueduct neither the microscope nor chemical analysis could de- tect any excess of impur1ty beyond that found in waters accounted safe and whole some. Another report published by board appointed to examine the Cochituate supply says that it is more dangerously contamina- ted than the Mystic. The drainage of towns, factories and the Sherborn prison is dis charged directly or indirectly into it, and the attempts made in some cases to purity the sewage by filtration before it is returned to the water courses discharging into Lake Cochituate are imperfect and futile, the effiuent water from the filter beds being dis colored and noisome.
 unique and valuble contribution to the statistics of wages is made in the Paper World. It appears that in 1910 the cost of production of pound of letter paper was 196 cents and the selling price 57 cents. Gap paper cost 14. 8 cents per pound and was sold at 34 cents. In 1917 letter paper cost to produce 26.6 cents pound and sold at GA 1-3 cents, cap cost 22.8 cents and was sold at 45.5 cents. The wages of labor constituted 495 per cent of the cost of production of letter paper in 1910, and 34.5 per cent. in 1917; 39 2-3 per cent. of the cost of produc- tion of cap paper in 1910, and 25 2-3 per cent. in 1917. Figures taken by the Paper World from the books of a representative paper mill for 1880 show that in that year the wages of labor constituted only 20 per cent of the cost of production of folded let ter paper and 16 2-3 per cent. of the cost of flat papers, decrease of more than one-haf in the labor cost of production since 1910. Now the significant fact in this remarkable showing is that the wonderful decline in the labor cost of production has not been brought about by a reduction of wages; on the contrary, wages have risen enormously.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-08
J. k. ADAM & co.
NEW GOODS.

Our Summer Sale ended and inventory over, new goods will be constantly added in every department-Hosiery, an d Gloves, and Underwear, and Laces, and Dress Goods, etc. Our purpose is to show stock of goods which will be to the liking of our customers and to their profit as well as ours.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-08

Cremation is rapidly gaining ground in this country. The cremation society of Buff falo has ordered furnace of Giuseppe Ven mi of Milan, and expects to have the appara- tus in working order November l. The De- troit society, numbering one hundred, pro- poses to build 8 structure at cost of $15,- 900.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-08
J. N. ADAM C. co.
BLANKETS.

We also made large purchases of Blankets early in the season, and before the boom boomed, and these we shall be able to sell cheap. Some of the lots are now being delivered, and thrifty housekeepers will do, well to look at some we shall show this weelz-Blankets that will be Blankets all the days of their life and not wash cloths the year after next.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-08
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Some people have very queer ideas of econ omy. For instance, Superintendent Dutton thinks that the Board of Education has been too economical.
 Rose Elizabeth Cleveland had been paid, up to last week, $7,25O for her share of the profits on her book. Her friends thinks this is less than one-third of what she will realize from it. Lucky woman.
 Superintendent Dutton's friends had better muzzle him. He makes great mistake when he hints that the gentlemen who are taking an interest in the preparations for the school election are preiudiced and have "personal grievances" Is everybody who disagrees with him liar and horse thief?
Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-08

The Hebrews of New York have made a
 good record. There are upwards of ninety thousand of them, and although they are
 nearly nine per cent. of the population, they contribute less than one per cent. to the criminal class. They have twenty-six syna- gogues, between forty and fifty small meet ing houses and eighteen charitable societies.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-08
1r1y 8nnds.
). N. ADAM & co.
FLANNELS.

Some time ago we announced that we had been large buyers of Flannels at the great Auction Sale held in New York, and that in due season we would place them on sale. Could the manufacturers have foreseen the turn the market would take, we think there would have been no auction sale. Wool has ad- vanced, is advancing, and wilt still more advance. Flannels have advanced. But having said we would give our custom CTS the advantage of our pur- chase we mean to do 1t. This week, next week and all through September, we shall offer Elan nels at prices it would simply be impossible to make if we had to purchase now.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-08
The 9nnrnaI and Gut1rier.

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Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-08

The public lands of the United States still open to settlement lie in nineteen States and eight territories. In each case, except Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, the Indian territory and Alaska, land offices are established in charge of an officer known as register of the land office, where the records of all surveyed lands are kept, and all applications concerning lands in each district are filed and inquiries answered. The public lands are divided into two classes In one class the minimum price is $1 .25 per acre, in the other $2. 2.5O per acre. Titles to these lands may be acquired by pri- vate entry or location under the homestead, e-emption and timber culture laws; or, as to some classes, by purchase for cash.
 Some of the French papers speak of the new explosive called miners powder as much preferable in certain respects to the nit glycerine compounds. It resembles ordins
 gunpowder, but with the difference tt
 chlorate of potash is used as the oxidizing agent instead of saltpetre. Carbon is sup piled in an organic form, and the preparation is very simple A given weight of chlorate of potash is dissolved in water, and quan- tity of sawdust or bran equal in weight to the chlorate of potash is stirred into the liquid, the mass being then allowed to dry. The sawdust powder, however, though cheap, is less safe to prepare and handle than that made of bran, as resin, which is very likely
Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-08

The taxpayers of the town of Quincy, Mas sachusetts, are wiser than those of Westehes-
 ter, New York, the village that rejected, a few days ago, the new Van Schaick library
 and reading room because it would cost $1, 200 year to maintain it. MT. Charles Fran cis Adams, jr., has offered to Quincy tract of land for public park, the sole condition being that the town shall spend $1 ,000 year in improvements upon it. The offer has been accepted.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-08

l to be present in small quantities in the saw dust, forms, with chlorate of potash, com- pound which detonates on being suddenly disturbed. This new powder possesses, weight for weight, about twice the power of ordinary gunpowder.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-08
Education.
WEST END INSTITUTE. Mrs. s. H. Cady's English. French ana
 German BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL

' 0 U N G l. DI ES AND MISS E commences the fall session Thursday, Sept 24th
 when It will enter on it's sixteenth school year For terms etc. send for circular to Mrs S. L. Cady, 99 ! tion is desired. iv95 9n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-01
MAINE DISPATCHES.
A FEARFUL DEATH.
SaDatls Man Falls Into a Boiling 1--we
Vat-He Dies from His Injnries.

LEWISTON, Nov. 80.
John Wright, who was terribly scalded in
the dye mill at Sabatis, Saturday afternoon.
died about six o'clock Sunday night. Although
conscious nearly up to the time of his death.
ne did not realize his suffering. His scalded
parts were wholly benumbed. The circum.
stances attending the accident are as follows
a preparation for coloring wool was boiling
IN the kettle, and he attempted to take
paliful from it, and the floor being wet his
feet slipped, causing him to lose his balance
and fall in. The preparation was composed
OF some of the most poisonous materials used
In dying. The whole lower part of his bodv
and one arm went into the liquor He held
10 the euge OF the kettle with the other hand
until assistance came, which was almost in
stantlv. Drs. Spencer and Donovan were
called to attend him. Custer Post, G. A. r.,
OF which he was a member, sent their relief
committee to render him and his family such
assistance as was needed. Everything possi-
bic was done to make him comfortable. Mr..
Wright was a middle aged man and leaves
widow and one infant child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-01
THE VICE PRESIDENTS DEATH.
The Chicago Courts Adjourn Till Wed.
nesday-An Interview With Senator
Logan.
CHICAGO. Nny. 30.


At meeting of the judges of the Appeal,
Circuit, Superior, County and Probate courts
this afternoon it was decided to adjourn all
the above courts from today till Wednesday
out of respect to Vice President Hendricks,
The city offices and custom house will re-
main closed the entire day. The city council
today adopted appropriate resolutions and
will attend Hendricks funeral in body.
Senator Logan arrived here this morning,
GAN can say is that the death of Hendricks
is regretted by everybody" said he when
asked concerning the situation relative to the
death of the Vice President.
at is a matter of mere speculation" he
resumed s'as to who will fill the vacancy"
"Your name has been prominently men,
toned for the position" was suggested.
ayes, but that was newspaper talk. l
have not asked, nor have made any effort
to obtain the position"
sBut you would take it if elected" added
the friend, to which the senator made no re-
ply.
There will probable be nothing done till
after the holidays" said the General. ave
have caucus Friday and the matter will be
talked over. That's all can say
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-01
MAJ. GEN. SHALER
Arrested for Alleged Bribery in the Pur.
chase of ArmOry Sites-Mr. Wilson's
Testimony.
New YORK, Nov. 80.

New YORK, Nov. 80.
Late this afternoon a bench warrant was
issued by Recorder Smyth for the arrest of
Major General Alexander Shaler. The
general is charged with bribery in connection
with the purchase of the armory sites. He
was arrested at his house this evening and
locked up. The arrest was effected by In
spector Byrnes, who was accompanied by
two detectives. The general made no protest,
but promptly accompanied the officers to
police headquarters where he is now confined
Gen. haler is president of the board of
health and is MAJOR general in command
of the National Guard. He was also secre-
tary of the armory board which chose the
sites of the armories recently built. The
other members of that board were ex-Mayor
Edison and Herbert o. Thompson. General
Shaler is charged with bribery in connection
with the purchase of the srmory sites, and
his arrest is the result of an investigation of
this subject by committee of the Senate.
Gen. Shaler has throughout the course of
the investigation of this committee denied
that he ever received or was Influenced in
any way in the choice of sites for the armory
properties In his testimony today before the
Gibbs committee, Monmouth B. Wilson en-
phatically said that by an arrangement with
Shaler after the effected sale of the Scheli
and Fsirchild property to the armory board,
at figures greatly in excess Of what the prop
erty could be bought for at private sale, he
had paid off a mortgage of $4,000 on property
owned by Gen. Shaier in New Jersey, and
had handed the satisfaction prices to him,
Shaler After the Gibbs committee had be-
gun its investigation Gen. Shsler handed the
papers back to him with the request that they
be destroyed, which was done. Wilson is
alleged to have acted as a middle man be-
tween the owners of the property bought for
the armory sites and the board who should
choose and purchase. Wilson is said to have
got an upset price from the property owners
and . bonus as well, and then Influenced Gen.
Shaler to choose and urge such property -
Wilson had in negotiation. The theory Of
those who believe Shaler guilty Il that in view
Of Wilson taxing up the mortgage on his
(Shaler's) property, that be (Shaler) would
use his influence 70 dx such armory sites u
should yisld Wilson profit in their sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-01
FROM ROCKLAND.
A Citizens Meeting Held to Take Action
on the Proposed Extension Of the Knox
Il Lincoln Railroad.

RocKLAND, Nov. 80.
The citizens meeting tonight to take action
regarding the proposed extension of the Knox
& Lincoln Railroad, was largely attended.
Mayor case presided. In view of the action
taken at the citizens meeting held in Bath
Friday night, demanding that Rockland pay
the land damages in this city as the condition
OF extending the road to central point, the
following resolution was unanimously
adop-ed:
Resolved, That its the sense of this meet
ing that the demand of the citizens of Bath
that this city should pay the land damage of
said extension in addition to their proportion
of the cost of building such extension, is un-
warranted by the facts, and that 1t cannot and
will not be conceded
Another resolution was passed requesting
the Rockland directors, in case the extension
is not made, to use all honorable means to
oppose any further expenditures on the road,
except as absolutely required to keep the
road in repair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-01
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE EASTERN WAR.
The Terms ON which Servia will Agree
to Peace-BulEaria Thinks Servia VIC.
lated the Law-Russia Considers that
Austria's Attitude is Not Neutral.

LONDON, Nov. 80.
The Times says it learns that Servia is
willing to accept peace without the payment
OF an indemnity, and that she will refuse to
give either money or territory as the price of
peace.
A dispatch from Semlin says it is rumored
that 40, 900 troops have been ordered to mohil-
ize in the Temesvar and Pesth districts.
There has been desperate fighting at Prot
The town was taken and retsken, remaining
at last in the hands of the Bulgarians. 1t il
estimated that each side has lost 5000 killed
and wounded.
ube Shipping Co., and Austrian and Hun
garian Railway Cos. have been ordered to
make preparations for the transportation of
200, 900 troops to Servia.
Advices from Sofia state that the Bulgarian
government has notified the Powers that the
Servians in violation of the armistice have
attacked the Bulgsrians at Arzer Palanka
A Rustehuk telegram says it is rumored
there that special messenger bearing dis
patches from Queen Victoria to Prince Alex
ander is enroute to Sofia.
BELGRADE, Nov. so.
The third reserves have been called out for
service.
ST, PETERSBURG. Nov. so
Russian newspapers in discussing affairs in
the Balkans appear anxious about the situa-
ton, and consider the attitude of Austria
tantamount to openly siding with Servia.
They ask how the action of Austria will intlu-
ence Russia. who, as u signatory power to the
treaty of Berlin, loyalty refused to support
Bulgaria.
The Novee Vremya says: ave cannot
reconcile the action of the Austrian minister
at Belgrade with the unanimity of imperial
powers" Austria threatened to aid Servia
unless Bulgaria agreed to peace.
PHILLIPoPoLIs, Nov. 80,
Some agitation is caused here by Russian
agents avowing that Russia only opposes the
union of Roumelia and Bulgaria. Owing to
England's siding with the Bulgarians, it is
feared that the arrival of NJ. Sorokini, the
Russian consul, will intensity the excitement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-01
FROM SPAIN.
Imposing Ceremonies Over the Dead
kins-Ex.Queen Isabella to Return to
Pans.
MADRID. Nov. 30.

MADRID, Nov. 30.
Emperor William, out of respect for the
memory of King Alfonso. desires to sign the
Carolines agreement directly
There was an imposing scene at the Palace
of the Escurial upon the arrival of King
Alfonso's body. When the procession
reached the Monastery Duke De Selto, the
royal chamberlain, knocked and requested
admittance for Alfonso. When inside the
duke unlocked the coffin and called three
times in Alfonso's ear. then, according to the
ritual he said, ''There is no reply; it is true
the king is dead" He then relocked the
coffin and broke his wand of office.
The Cortes will meet on December 81.
Senor Gorilla, the republican chief believes
he will lose prestige unless he attempts a re-
volt. If he is captured the sentence of death
already passed upon him for participation in
former murders will be executed immediately
The manifesto of Don Carlos promising to
confirm to the Spspiards all the present civil
and religious liberties is considered direct
bid for the throne, and is also interpreted as
prelude to proposal of marriage of Don
Carlos son and the Princess of the Austurias,
the late kings eldest daughter. In the event
of no heir to the throne being born both car
lists and monarchists would welcome such
settlement with acclamstion, as it would end
nfty year connlct ana enable SPAN TO as
sumo her appropriate position among the
powers of Europe.
PARIS, Nov. 80.
Ex-Queen Isabella has telegraphed to the
Spanish embassy here to prepare a residence
for herself and the Infantas Isabella and
Eulalia. She fears that if she remained in
Madrid she will be nominated regent against
her will.
ROME, Nov. 80.
1t is announced that the Pope will officiate
at the requiem mass at Sistne Chapel for the
repose of the soul of King Alfonso.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-01
A WIFE'S DESPAIR
On Hearing that Her husband is Dead
Causes Her to Take Paris Green.

Belfast, Nov. 80.
Belfast is shocked by the suicide of Mr..
John G. Rich and the attempted suicide of
his wife. Mr.. Rich was found about day.
light, Monday morning. hanging from beam
in the barn. His son, who lives at home,
had gone to the barn to do the work, and
found his father hanging from the beam. He
rushed to the house, told his mother, and ran
to neighbors for assistance. While he was
gone the distracted wife took large quantity
of Paris green, intending to end her life on
the same day with her. husband, and also by
suicide. DR.. II. H. johnson was Immediately
called and, through vigorous efforts, succeed
ed in restoring Mrs. Rich, who will recover.
Mr.. Rich was 67 years old. The family live
in Belmont, very near the Belfast line.