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Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-05-14
BEAUTY'S SECRET
By ALAN hui
Author Of Vanity Hardpa,s, e.. dsu
Giris," EIc
Commenced sunday, May 81

But Mr Temple was only about two.and-
sweuty when zhe married the second time. y
ne rector said, still unable to credit what be
Heard
NY dear SIR the dentist said. laughing,
thave known Mrs. Barbara Temple as a
woman for fve-and-forty years ct the least.
Let me seeT-he vent through some half-audi-
BE calculation-"I remember her lifting a
man IN 17g5.H
Then" the rector cried, leaping from the
ehair and shifting hand against hand till the
BOOM rang, Il shall never believe anything in
ms world again except the three creeds and
the Ten Commandments. Nothing is to be
tr1lstad-AOt eyes nor ears nor the human rea-
son. Forty-hve-seventy-five Tilted a man
IN seventeen hundred and ninety-hyel Why,
then, she must remember the French Revolu-
ton. 0 dear, 0 dear, how very hot it has be-
Gomez
The reader who is observant and a student
Of his kind must have remarked that nature
now and then fashions a weakly sort Of brain,
which a single glass of small beer will bemud-
die. In a similar way does that by no means
infallible workman sometimes turn out a
brain which cannot stand the shock Of strange
or disagreeable tidings. Rector Brent was for
practical purposes tipsy that afternoon. The
disclosure had got into his head. 1t is true
that his legs did not stagger, but his reason
did. He did not knoY his right hand
from his left, and was prepared to
commit any blunder. While his mind
was in a chaos of ideas that whirled round
and about like leaves III an autumnal storm,
he said to himself that something must be
done. An insane soRiething it was which he
fixed upon. He wor Id go straight to Mrs.
Temple and tax her with assimilation. The
excited little gentleman never considered that
the lady had not made any statement of her
age with which she could be confronted. Nor
did his preparation Of impending absurdity
stop here. Fully resolved as he had been to
propose to the widow, and assured as he had
felt that she both knew his intention and fav-
orably regarded it, he quite forgot in his
harry Of mind that he had never addressed
Her in the way of marriage. So he actually
came before her in the posture of a betrayed
sutton, and, as will be seen, he used language
proper only to that particular part in the hu-
man comedy.
But this is leaping from chapter to chapter.
As we close this one let us simply mark u
parson stepping out Of his carriage at Mrs.
Barbara Temples door. His breath is hur-
ried, his face is red, his manner is disordered.
And we may be sure that these outward
marks Of confusion and annoyance convey
only a very inadequate picture of the state of
his reasoning faculties. These were, indeed,
in that state of riot and darkness which in
most cases is the acknowledged preliminary
10 bedlam.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-05-14

every big, sho answofnL
"il0fa ihan nH1 y0lumoF Do asked, ~
solved n1t t1 Do the talk lng
"Om yoIumor replied Caroline aAdoz1l,
! dnrosay
"a doznnr exclaimed D0ollitle 10 Wag
w overwhelmed by this statement that BE-
I'D not alter n muscle NJ his face nor omit q
syllable for ull iye minutes. Thgn be
began againi
you haven't read u. have your
aOh. dear, yc,, Caroline replied, with The
confidence n a practiscd student.
"The whole dozen vOlumesP inquired
Doolittls, who could scarcely believe his
ears
ITO be Continued
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-05-14
The Labor Committee In St. Louis

The Labor Committee In st. Louis
ST.. Louis, May 9.-The three MEM
hers of the congressional labor invest.
eating committee, Curtin, Barnes and
Stewart, who arrived In this city from
the West last night, met IN the circuit
court chambers this morning, and con-
tinued the examination of witnesses 10
regard to losses and effects of the
southwest labor troubles. Adjutant
General Jamison was the first witness
examined. He testified as to the strike
and its effects on the commerce OF the
State, and said interstate commerce
had been seriously interfered with.
Mr., Kochlizky, State labor commits
sioner. testified that serious diagree-
ment existed between railway officials
and their employees, as to the proper
construction to be put upon the March,
1885, agreement. He rehearsed his
Efforts in connection with Governor
M%armaduke and Martin, and the strik-.
ers, the details of which are well
known. He said that the Knights
of Labor could not expect official
recognition from any one, for they
were not incorporated. He supposed
that the expense incurred by the
Knights of Labor In conducting the
strike had been about 81 100000 and
suggested that Mr.. Hall, whose
discharge caused the strike, could have
been supported for a much less sum
and 10 strike would have been neces-
sary.
No Knights of Labor were present
at the morning session of the cons
mittee, and during the noon recess
messages were sent to Messrs. Delay,
Bailey and Mcguire, prominent mem
beers of the organization request
ing their presence, and they, together,
with several prominent citizens,
and railway officials arrived at the
room a short time afterwards. The
examination of Knights of Labor will
occur this afternoon. During the re-
cess Gov. Curtin remarked to a re-
porter that he feels confident that the
last strike has occurred on the Mis-
souri, Pacific railway.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-05-14
A Curious Manner of Evadlng the
Duty on Wool.

WASHINGTON. May 8.-Acting Sec
rotary Fairchild has issued a circular
to custom officers, directing stricter en-
forcement OF the regulations making
the hours of work of employees
of custom houses from 9 O'clock
to 4 o'clock, with a half hour
recess at noon. A curious evasion
of the payment of duty on imported
wool Vas reported to the treasury de-
partment to-day. A flock of sheeE
were driven across the Mexican border
and duty assessed on them as live
stock. They were then sheared and
the wool placed on the market, without
having been subjected to duty. This
arrangement resulted in a saving of
about fifty per cent in the matter of
duty alone.
The President has signed 81 out of
240 private pension bills. and without
n exception has allowed the others
to become laws without his signature.
He vetoed one and sent a message to
the house of representatives giving
his views on the general question Of
legislation on private bills.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-05-14
The Ohio Republicans Steal the
State Senate.

COLUMBUS, May 8.-The Republican
members of the Ohio senate convened
this morning at ten o'clock, and with.
out ~transacting any business vent into
causus, to discuss a proposition to con.
slider the special order, the Hamilton
county contested cases, and seat the.
four Republican claimants by a viYgs
vOce vote, before it was. officially e
certained that there was no quoruL.N
present. The caucus decided to pursue
this course, and the members came into
the chamber at II am. The journal of
each day since Tuesday was read and
declared approved. Pavey, of Fayette,
moved to take from the table the ~
port of the Republican members of
the senatorial investigation committee,
which was agreed to by a viva voce
vote, and then the resolution submit
ted by same committee was adopted,
which recommended the seating of Il g
four Republican claimants. The reso-
luton was adopted by a unanimous
vote, and the new senators came for
ward and took the oath of office, amid
a storm or applause.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-05-14
Laying the Corner Stone of a COL
ored University.

ored University.
New ORLEANS, May ga large
crowd of representative colored people
participated today in the ceremonies
of laying the corner stone of the
Southern University building on Mag.
azine street. This institution IS main
tanned by the State exclusively for the
education of colored youths. Mr.. 5.
M. Angel presided AMI the opening
prayer was made by Rev Beverly Car
radine. Able addresses on the subject
of education were made by Hon. z. I.
Allen, Henry Demos, T. A. Cage and
Douglas Burrell. 4
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-05-14
Three Children Burned to Death
Near Jackson.

jackson, May 8.-Frank Benoit's
farmhouse, twelve miles west of jack
son, was burned yesterday about noon.
Nothing was saved. In the house were
three children, aged three and i've
years. All persisted in the flames. The
mother, working on a distant part Of
the farm, on seeing the house burning,
ran to the house and would have rush.
ed into the fire, had she not been re-
strained by a neighbor, who arrived at
the same moment. The mother may
lose her reason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-05
A Multitude Of Ailments.

The ailments which afflict the kidneys and
bladder are so numerous that merely to name
them would fill a space far outrunning the
limits OF this article. Suffice it to say that
they are both obstinate and dangerous. To
their prevention Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
is well adapted. The stimulus which it lends
to the action of the kidneys when they are
lethargic, serve to counterfeit a tendency in
them to lapse, first, into a state of pernicious
inactivity, and afterwards into one of positive
organic disease, which soon destroys their
delicate integuments, poisons the blood and
causes death. A double purpose is served by
this depurent. 1t promotes activity of the
kidneys, and expels impurities from the blood
which have no natural channel of outlet ex-
cept those organs. Constipation, biliousness,
fever and ague, rheumatism and dyspepsia,
are also remedied by this medicine of thor
ough action and wide scope.
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To CELEBRATE,


a meeting of the citizens to take nra,;u
mary steps.toward grand Fourth of InIv
ceieoration in Augusta was held a, TIT.
nan last evening. The hall was naoLoa
mere was much enthusiasm and tho .,;.;.
10 was abroad. The proposition to have a.
independence Jubilee Day met with favor
anu support on every hand.
T. W. Whitehouse, ESQ.,, was made n-o.;-
dent, and on taking the chair w.. 80,
WIN applause, making flowery vet ts,l;,o
speech. The spirit of rs is here ,o.n;oh,
'aio me- and we are once more to celebrate
our couhtIy's independence after twentv.ono
years OF silence. All work and no play makes
JACK duii boy. We can celebrate without
uahger from the remorseless sting of the fire
hehd Tor we have got water and can fro
crackers with impunity. Let each one con-
'rioute few dollars and we can raise $1,000
easy. The following letters were read;
AUGUSTA, Me-, June 4, 1886.
10 me COMMITTEE of Citizens on Fourth of
July Celebration "
Shaii De busy away from home as usual
at the time of your meeting tonight. While
l "ouio always 90 for strict economy, / can
see no reason why we may not haxe a fitting
celebration on the Fourth of July. Ii seems
TOO pad to allow the old fashioned celebration
TO 90 out OF date. When boy | .sblowed
the bass drum" tor military company, You
can assign me to that duty should such SER
vice be required
Respectfully,
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CITY Personals.

Miss Susie Copp is on visit to relatives
in Liberty.
Mrs. Elias Milliken of this city is visiting
relatives in Orono.
Mr.. Geo. A. Russell has sent in his resig-
nation as Superintendent of Mails to take
effect June 3Oth.
Harry Holmes, graduate from the Angus
IA Commercial College, has entered the once
of the Maine Manufacturing Co., Fairfield.
Among those who attended the Hotel
Proprietors' Convention at Portland, yester-
dsv was Charles Milliken, Esq, of the Au-
gusta House. >,
Rev. Fred H. Rowse, rector OF st. raurs
church, Fl. Fairfield, is in the city on oriel
visit. MIR. Rowse delivered the Memorial
address at the above town.
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BosToN, June 4.-Of all the music ever is
sued in this country, we have no Presidents
Wedding March. To fill this great public
want j. Thomas Baldwin, leader of the Bos-
ton Cadet Band, has composed brilliant,
patriotic and beautiful Presidents Wedding
March, for the Boston Sunday Globe. The
music entire will be given in the Sunday
Globe, tomorrow. Everybody who has
piano will want this original composition.
The wise will see their newsdealers in ad-
vance.
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A Profitable Investmen mt.

No investment can be made that will pay a
family so well as the weekly expenditure of
five cents. for The Golden Argosy. 1t is a
safe paper for the family, filled with choice
stories and other matter of the highest char
acter. 1t is endorsed by such prominent
men as Hon. S. B. Elkins and Cornelius
Vanderbilt who take it for their families. l
can furnish it by the week or year. J. Frank
Pierce, Augusta, Me. Dealer in Books,
Periodicals, Stationery, etc.
ianl9deod6m3p.
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An interesting phenomenon which was OBJ
'efsed at the river bank, yesterday morning,
'@sn immense number of tiny cells wriggling
Up stream in most lively manner. They
we're some two or three inches in length and
swan in train from six inches to foot and
aaii in width, hugging closely to the shore.
mere were about twenty-five of them to
%usre foot. This movement of eels was
aept up for several hours. Where these
'aoy nsh came from or whittier they were
00und does not appear.
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Is very prevalent at this season, the symp-
tows being bitter taste, offensive breath, coated
tongue, sick headache, drowsiness, dizziness,
loss of appetite. If this condition is allowed
to continue, serious consequences may follow.
By promptly taking Hoods Sarsaparilla,
fever may be avoided or premature death pre-
vented. 1t is positive cure for biliousness.
Sold by all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-05

The Governor and Executive Council
returned yesterday from their trip to the
otate Prison. Besides attending to other
business they gave a hearing to large num-
GER of prisoners. Merrill, the China muir
oerer, had private interview with the Gov
sfnor, in which he said pardon should be
granted him at the end of eight years impris-
0nment, as he wished to be released so that
ae could preach the gospel.
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Church Notices.

Usual service at the Unitarian church.
Preaching by the pastor. All are welcome.
Gospel service Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock. in the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation rooms. Several are expected to ad-
dress the meeting.
First Christian church on Northern avenue
Gospel meeting at 1870 A. NJ; Sunday
school at II NJ; praise meeting at o'clock
P. NJ; social service in the evening at 100
All are invited.
Rev. Fl. S. Whitman, in the Universalist
church, commences his services as pastor by
preaching at the usual morning hour. Sab
bath school will meet at IL M. cordial
invitation is extended to all.
At the Congregational church there will be
service at 1870 A. M, with preaching by
Rev. F. c. Scoville of Andover; young
peoples meeting at 6 80 P. NJ. and preach
ing service in the chapel at 7 80 P. NJ. All
are welcome.
St. Marks church. Sunday after Ascension !;
Sunday school at $50 A. M morning prayer
and Holy Communion with sermon, 1890;
young mems Bible class. 6.45; evening
prayer and sermon, 7.3O. All cordially invit-
ed. Seats free.
First Baptist Church: Services as usual,
conducted by the pastor; preaching at $50
A. M; Sunday School at IL NJ; communion
service at 3 P. NJ; young peoples meeting at
$50 P. NJ; prayer and praise service at 7.3O
p. nj.
Free Baptist Church: Rev. c. F. Penney,
d. D., will preach at 1890; Sunday School
at IL NJ. The ordinance of baptism will be
administered at the river, on the east side,
at $50 P. M. Evening service, with recep-
ton of members, at 7.30. A cordial invita-.
ton is extended to all.
| Methodist church: Love-feast at $50 A.
M preaching by the pastor at 1920 A. M.
Subject "The Mystery of Christ's Intel
lec,ual Characters" John Z: Is. Sunday
school after morning service. Sacrament OF
the Lords Supper in the evening; prelimin-
ary address by the pastor. Subject: est.
Johns Vision of the Lamb :, Revelation, 9Th
chapter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-05

The Maine Union Holiness Association will
mold two days convention with the Free
Baptist church in West Sidney, commencing
90 Wednesday, June %, at 10 o'clock A. M.
all friends of the cause are cordially invited
70 unite in the work of the convention. A.
=. Hutchinson, President of M. U. H. A.,
can be addressed at Cape Elizabeth.
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AUGUSTA, June 4th, 1886.

- ~ AUGUSTA, June 4th, 1886.
Mr.. W. Witehouse, Chairman of Cele.
brating Commattee:
DEAR SIR am very glad that many of
our citizens are determined to have the an
nlversary of our National Independence prop
eriy celebrated. 1t Is now twenty years since
the citizens of Augusta have celebrated the
Attn of July, and we certainly can afford to
honor this day once in generation. Let
Augusta in its official capacity aid in its cele-
6ration, and am sure every citizen will
cheerfully do all that lies in his power to
make the day one worthy of remembrance
II can in any way aid your committee do
not fail to command mt. l am, with great
respect, Your Obt Servent
j. Ii. MANlEY,
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Excursions to the Yellowstone National
Park.

Park.
Three grand tours through the Yellowstone
National Park have been planned by Messrs.
Raymond & Whitcomb for the coming sum-
mer. The dates of departure are July 8,
July % and August 10, and each trip will oc
cupy a month Only limited number of
passengers will be taken in each party, and
ten days will be devoted to the park and it's
wonders. Improved roads, improved hotels,
and special facilities in the way of sight-see-
ing and travel will render these excursions
even more attractive than those of last year
Many interesting places are to be visited on
the route to the park, and the whole trip has
been planned on the most liberal scale. De-
scriptive circulars of these tours, and also of
twelve July excursions for shorter periods,
may be obtained of w. Raymond, 296 Wash
ingtop street, opposite School street, Boston.
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Rucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapred Hands. Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per b,x For sale
BY Devine 4 Couchlin. may29fd&w1y
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DELEGATES CHOSEN.
sidney.

State, for Bodwell, C. H. Lovejoy' d. b.
wvman. Ezra Briggs. District A. +. CLARK
r. A, Fields, James Bean. County, a. A.
Tolman. T, s, Bronson, Henry G. Williams.
windsor.
The State delegation is for Bodweli ana Is
90 fnllows: Joseph Colburn, James =. Ash
ford, District, c. F. Donnell, Frank ,i
bn.n. County, Francis Colburn'O. W. MAI
comb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-05
Local Notices.

M.There will be instruction in the Third
Degree for the Staff, at Asylum Lodge 1. O..
O. F., on Monday evening at o'clock, by
Brother Cogswell.
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New Advertisements.

Strawberries at Soule's todsy-Saturday-
lower than ever. Send in orders early.
Attention is CALLED to the ice notice of S.
C. Webster, in another column, in regard to
the delivery of ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-05

0-Refrigerators, Ice Cream freezers,
window screening, extension window screens
and Continental, Philadelphia, and Quaker
CITY lawn mowers. o. WILLIAMSON,
No Union Block, Augusta.
may24d2w
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Mr.. Alfred Reed of Boston has purchased
fine pair of colts of Mr.. Geo.
Dudley. The Blaisdell mare, which was pur-
chased by Bishop of New York, has been
shipped to Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-05

Frank Fl. Gaslin has purchased Frank O.
Wards residence and will occupy it after
making thorough repairs. MIR. Ward will
move into the Sears house recently bought
by him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-05

The tiny chamber set sold by tickets last
week for the benefit of Mr.. Lovejoy, the
maker, has been donated for a second sale by
the drawer and tickets are on sale again by
Bowdich & Webster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-05

Frank Ridlon of Boston and A. f. Gerald
Of Fairfield have been in the city this week
10 consultation with Mr.. Geo. Cony and 9TH
er gentlemen relative to the introduction of
electric lights into the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-05

Mr.. Geo. Shaw of Sidney, recently frac-
mred one of his legs in a very serious man
ner He has the sympathy of the community
in which he resides, as he is popular young
man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-05

CATARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy.
Price 80 cents. Nasal Injector free. Sold
by Bowditch. Webster & Co.
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ZINE JOB PRINTING.

,,h Printing Establishment of the Kennebec
ne w always well prepared for doing the incest
earns !. well as the more common branches. This
ses aaa Rpsst f Ssa ss
are'! t,pe. wedding and visiting cards and enye
syes !, " stock; also varied assortment Of dance
spes u ,rograms, announcements, ETC., ETC. Orders
4, viii receive prompt and careful attention.
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handsome oak lectern and credence made
by & r. Lamb of New York have been
Presented to the chapel of St. Marks Home.
brass tablet has also been placed in the
chapel to the memory of the late Mrs. b. G.
Davis, who was for many years manager
Of the institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-05

As will be seen by church notice in another
column, Rev. DR.. Penney will preach in the
Free Baptist church, tomorrow morning. His
many friends, both in the church and out,
will be glad to welcome him once more to his
old pulpit. The Bowdoin quarterly meeting
will be held with this church, June and 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-05

Original, prompt, clean, sure and effective
for pain and soreness. Hop Porous Plasters.
The best is the cheapest. Hop Plasters
contain active medicinal agents for the cure
of pain. juneleod&wlw
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Mr.. Harvey w. Gould died yesterday of
consumption aggravated by a gunshot wound
received during the war. Mr.. Gould was a
brave soldier. He was a staunch democrat
and gained considerable prominence in local
politics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-05

Bert Longfellow was before the Municipal
Court yesterday on seizure OF liquor, and
ined 500 and cost. Appealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-05

The drive on Dead river is suspended for
want of water to float the logs. There are
about thirty million left, and only twenty-five
millions that have gone into the kennebec.
The river above Long Falls is full for about
order. The condition is no worse than 1t
was last year at this time.
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man, evidently lunatic. has appeared
inpeoples' door yards on the upper streets
md fourished revolvers about, much to the
alarm of residents.