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Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15

Among the prisoners confined in the county jail at Atlanta, Ga., was Heard county murderer named Smith, who had been an illicit distiller in the days before he was imprisoned. Smith had in his cell small stove and kettle, and his first work on entering jail was to impro- wise worm and still, getting the diff ferent articles at different times. The worm was made of an india-rubber tube. The prisoners in his cell would save up their corn bread until sufficient quan- tity had been obtained, when the distil- Ter would make fair article of corn whi key. The secret was we'll kept by the prisoners, who were thus enabled to get their dram occasionally. The officers of the jail tasted it for the first timo one day recently, and declared that they had drank worse whiskey. An attempt at an escape led to the investigation which de- veloped the existence Of the still.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15

The chief cities of Australia continue to grow at rate only equallcd in this country. Melbourne now has popula- ton of 335, 900; Sidney nearly 250, 900; Adelaide, the capital of South Austra, lia, and Brisbane, principal city of Queensland, have each some 50, 900, and Auckland (New ZealandD has 6o,ooo. Ten of the biggest cities of the colonies contain one-third of the entire colonial population. The discovery of rich gold fields in western Australia has sent any number of gold-seekers thither. The fields are believed to embrace some 4O0O square miles. It is thought that their yield will surpass that of any other part of the insular continent. The diamond fields of New South Wales have developed richly, and they bid fair to rival the fields of Brazil and South Africa. In one neighborhood 24oo stones, weighing i'll the rough 625 carats, have been got by four men in month. The vastness ol tho Australian empire seems not yet te haYe been hell understood.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15

The island of Barbadoes, in the West Indies is the most dcnsely populated part of the earth. This island, with an area of 100, 600 acres, contains popula- tion of over 175, 900 souls, that is to say, an average of not less than 1054 people to each off 166 square miles of terri tory. The Chinese province of Keangsu, which was at ono time ignorantly im- agined to be the most uncomfortably- crowded district under the sun, contains but $50 moon-eyed celestials to the square mile, while East Flanders, in Bel gium, the most thickly populated neigh borhood in Europe, can boast of only 705 inhabitants to the square mile. If the Empire state were as thickly settled as Barbadoes it would boast a popula- ton of 60, 900, 900. Of the 175, 900 souls in this island nine per cent. are whites and ninety-one per cent. are blacks or m;xed blood '
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15
HOOD Snakes.

The scientific editor of the Philadel- phia NeUs asserts that there is no such reptile as the hoop snake. He is cer- tainly mistaken. That the snake is rare cannot be denied, but that it exists is a settled fact, and it gains it's name from the habit of forming itself into the shape ia hoop when alarmed. The hoop snake has been frequently seen in Texas, where curious creeping reptiles abound, and while there is no authenticated case of death from it's bite, yet it is greatly feared by the natives, and especially the negroes. It is alleged that the snake carries its poison in sac located near the tail, and that when alarmed it promptly reaches for the weapon of destruction, thus forming a veritable hoop. Stories of its locomotion in this shape are undoubtedly exaggerated, but there is little doubt of the existence of the reptile. It is considered deadly, and the popular belief where it exists IS that its poison will blight tree.-S. Lotus Globe Democrat
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15
A TOOthache Remedy.

l always did have scientific turn. So does the implement which imparts the circular motion to grindstone, though I am unable to say which is the greater success as a crank. Among other symp- toms of genius which are rapidly develop ing in me, occasionally wrap myself in impenetrable gloom and other wearing apparel and wrestle with a redundant and conspicuous toothache. Having de- posted so many incisors, biceps and molars with gentlemen of leisure, who make a business of collecting such brio brac, began to fear that should soon be con- p,llcd to live on codfsh balls and mush the remainder of my days. What wonder, then, that tho following from the London Electrician attracted my attention: ''If a thin piece of zinc be placed on one side of the gum and silver coin on the other side, with the aching tooth between them, and then the edges of the metals brought together, weak, galvanic cur rent will be established that will cure the pain" l immediately gathered up my wife's washboard, and cut piece of zinc from it. She made vigorous pro- test, but when man has a tooth in his mouth that is dissatisfied with the man. agement of affairs his other troubles are as raught. After obtaining the zinc the next thing was to get the coin. A thorough investigation of my assets failed to reveal even 10 cent piece, so I went out and borrowed that amount from friend. In my hurry laid the piece of zinc where I could not find it again. cut another piece from the crippled washboard, the tooth rigidly adhearing to the ache business, and my wife protesting; but something had to be done, and that something heroically attempted to do. Placing the zinc and coin as directed, let them touch below the tooth. Jeminy crickets A thousand toothaches at once! It was over in 6 second, and the tooth no longer ached
 but the dime-oh, where was he7 Hall way down my throat and marching on. I had promised to return the dime in half an hour, but under the circumstan- ccs it was impossible, and my friend now regards me as fraud. Hang those new fangled remedies, anyhow!-Good- o7po Cnn
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15
HUMOROUS.

On tick-the telegraph operator.
 "Itcms of Interest"-The entries in your handbook.
 The latest pronunciation of matri- mony is ''matter o'money."
 Monkeys are very prudent. They arc all four-handed creatures.
 "Base Coin"-The money placed in the foundation stone of public buildings.
 When girl talks about ''two strings to her beau" does she mean his suspend ers2
 "How high do you want to insure your house2" "About up to the chim- uey." ......
 No matter how much a man hates . creditor he invariably asks him to call again.
 If there is anyone who should be trapped in slumber" it is the man who snorcs.
 ''For impudence you take the palm!" as the lass said to the dude when she slapped his face.
 When banks become unsteady because of failing tendencies, even the depositor is liable to lose his balance.
 ''This is something I have just dashed off, :" said the farmers wife as she took the butter from the churn.
 ''Once I saw diver remain under water for half an hour" 'Pshawl l saw man dive once and he never came up."
 An article is going the rounds of tho press headed: "How to manage a wife. Of course the article was written by single man.
 "Dck, did you ever sec the church bell that hangs in the tower" "No, James, but have often seen the church belle that sits in the right-hand front pew"
 Restaurant matron-I want you girls to fix up little extra and look as pretty as you can. Waiter girls the butter bad again2 Matron- No, the meats tough.
 "Does anything travel faster than light2" asked the professor. "Yes, sir," replied the student, ''money." "Well,:. said the professor dubiously, ''that's light, too"
 ''You're not the boy you used to be, Richard" said the father in sorrowful tone. "What have I done now9" "Nothing wrong, my son, but is it pos sible you have forgotten that yesterday was your twenty first birthday2" We parted in silence, we parted by night, On the bank of beautiful river; No sound but gurgle, as out of my sight Swift she sank with scarcely shiver. The nightingales warbled, the stars sweetly shone, And thou she will rise again never, No sorrow was shown for the life that had flown, For that cat is silent forever.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15

you, and there is no other way for me than to seek situation as governess or instructress in some seminary. So Paul Jus, I have written an advertisement, and if you will be so kind as to take it dowl to the office of some one of the daily papers,"
 tGive it to mel" he interrupted.
 She placed it confidently in his hand he tore it deliberately in strips.
 ''Paulus," she cried in amazement.
 'Lily, thls is nonsense. If you want to pay me you can."
 "But, Paulus, you know have noth- ing in all the world!'
 "You have yourself-to me the most precious gift the aforesaid world con- tains."
 'I don't understand you."
 ''Must speak pl.iner2 We'll, then, Lily, give me yourself. I love you, dar- ling, and would fan make you my wife. Are you content to pay me in this coin?"
 "Oh, Paulus!" she faltered. 'I never dreamed of so much happiness"
 And so Lilias Waylaud's indebtedness was settled most satisfactorily.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15

An Elmira, N. Y., doctor has discov- cred that delicate persons live the long, est, and he instances MT. Tilden as a good example of the truth of his hobby. Strong, robust people say: ''Oh, I can stand anything; nothing will hurt mel" and the first thing you know pneumonia or some such disease takes them off like n flash. The delicate man or woman, on the contrary, is always guarding against draughts, is careful during sudden changes, mindful not to eat what expe- rience has taught him docs not agree with him, and by such care extends and pro- longs life. The doctor adds that if he were to found an insurance company he would accept all the risks rejected by the regular insurance companies. Why9 Because of the theory that delicate men live the longest. H=..
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15
Origin of Slantlng Roofs.

To find the source from which the European nations have derived the art of building in stone, we must look to the land of the Pharaohs. From Egypt the craft passed to Greece, and from the Greeks it was taken up by the Romans, to be by them disseminated through the north and west of Europe in the process of colonization. The similarity, in re- gard to the constructive parts of the au- cient Greek buildings to some of those found in Egypt of older date, affords strong confirmation of the tradition that he Greeks borrowed the art from the Egyptians. The Greeks, however, in adopting it added new feature, the pediment, and the reason for this addi- tion is easy to find. Egypt is practically rainless. All the protection from the climate required in a palace or temple in such country is shelter from the sun by day and from the cold by night, and for this flat roof, supported by walls, or pillars with architraves, is quite sufficient; 7; but when, as in all European countries, rain has to be taken into account, a slanting roof becomes a necessity. The Greeks, with their eye for symmetry, provided for this by forming the roof with central ridge, at an obtuse angle, from which it sloped down equally on either side. The triangular space thus formed at the end of the building above the architrave was occupied by the pedi- ment, and this part of the facade, which owed its birth to the exigencies of eli mate, was thenceforth regarded as so es- sential to the artistic completeness of the work that it was said that if temple were to be erected in the celestial regions, where rain would not be possible, the pediment could not be omitted. .-Popu- zar Science Monthly.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15

Sir Henry Thompson, an eminent English doctor thinks that more than half the diseases that embitter life are due to errors in diet, and that the mischief done in the form of shortened life is greater from indiscriminate eating than from the use of alcoholic drink. An over-supply of nutrician, which must go somewhere, produces liver diseases, ,out, rheumatism and various other disorders. To eat too much is blunder, and too wash down nutricious food with nutricious drink is one of the greatest dietary indiscretions that can be in- dulged, especially for persons of seden- tary habits
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15

The two richest citizens of Washing ton are w. w. Corcoran, who has given away three-fourths as much as he is now worth, and John w. Thompson, who is one of the most enterprising men in the district. Corcoran is the wealthiest, and Le is probably worth several millions.
 He has given away not less than SIS, oO0,- GOO or $14, 900, 900 in charities, and he is giving all the time. He began life as a clerk in his fathers shoe store. Thomp- son made all his money in the plumbing business, followed by real estate specu- lations. - .
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15
She Recalled One Remark.

"Julia, can't see how you can stans that Joe Bascomb."
 ''Why, FannyG"
 "Oh, he's such mopcl Ono caa hardly get word out of him."
 "He doesn't talk much, that's fact lean only recall one thing that he sait to me last evening. It was an exceed ingly sensible remark, however.
 ssWhat was it he said2'
 ssHe said Lots net some ice-ereSm.N \
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15

A Philadelphia clergyman says he has received from $20O to pair of juicy spring chickens for marrying couple. Another received as much as $500 for performing marriage ceremony, and tells of one time marrying young couple and giving them several hundred dollars to go to housekeeping. The bride was his daughter. There is one Philadelphia minister, however, who was once paid $5000 for tying the knot.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15

According to the last Israelitish An nual, the number of Jews in the world at present is but $500, 900, of whom 5,40o, 900 are in Europe. There are 23O, 900 Jews in the United States, 2,552, 900 in Russia, 1,644, 900 in Aus trian Hungary, ees, 900 in Gallicia, 6as,- 900 in Hungary, 562, 900 in Germany, and in France, notwithstanding all the fuss that M. Drumont makes about them in bis "Jew France" only 63, 00O.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15
An Allcgad RuSinass Man.

Inquisitlve Son-Papa, what does the word "alleged" mean which I see used so much?
 Editor-Well it means-hem-- treport- ed," "pretended" Supposed to be-" and the like.
 ''But don't understand, papa. Now what is an alleged business man, for in- stance2"
 "An alleged business man, my son, is a man who doesn't advertise. ''--Paila. 6s1pAta 0sN : <;
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15
Tho Shell md the Worlds

The world was like a shell to me
 Its voice with distant song was low;
 But now its mysteries know; hear the turmoil of the sea. The whirling, soft and tender sound
 That meant knew not what of lore
 dream it's mysteries now no pore; Its reckless meaning have found. o shell, held thee to my ears
 When was young, and smiled with pride To stand aglow at marvels sidel 0 world, thy voice is wild with tearsl
 Rose Hd,Uthorne Lathrop in Attdnttc.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15
Fear No Grief,

Mortal, if thou art beloved, Iife's offences are removed; And the fateful things that checked thee Hallow, hearten and protect thee. Grow'st thou mellows What is age? Nnct on hfe's illumined page, Where the purple letters glow Deeper, painted long ago. What is sorrow1 Comforts prime, Loves choice Indian summer cline: Sickness! Thou wilt pray it worse For such blessed balmy nurse. And for deathi when thou art dying Twill be Love beside thee lying. Death is lonesomea Oh, how brave Shows the foot-frequented grave! Heaven itself is but the casket For Loves treasure, ere he ask it. Ere with burning heart he follow, Piercing through corruption's hollow If thou art beloved, ohl then, Fear no grief of mortal men.
 -COntem DOrd,-u Reuie,c
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-15
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-30
DaiIu Kennebef 3onrnal.
BY TELEGRAPH,
rContinued from First Page.

Andrews went to her home on Ridge stree'
this forenoon and again implored her to marry
him. bnt she refused. He begged her to re-
consider her determination, but she declined
to do it, Andrews then seemed to have
transformed into mailman at this rejection.
'sBy God" he exclaimed. "you shall never
marry anyone else then" and Selling an axe
dealt her two terrible blows over the head
that crushed in the skull in horrible man.
ner. Miss Williams fell to the floor with
only one moan. The family who had wit
messed the affair from an adjoining room
rushed In, but the girl was dead. Andrews
at once fed but was holly pursued by the
maddened crowd that grew larger and larger
as each farm house was passed. Andrews
ran home and took dose Of strychnlne, but
this not taking effect quickly enough, and
hearing the shouts of his pursuers, he left the
house and started down the road, pursued by
the crowd. He headed for the pond, that was
some distance from the scene OF the tragedy
The crowd gained on him and were prepar-
ing to surround the pond to prevent escape,
and if they had captured him would have
surely lynched him such was the feeling
against him, but when he reached the shor9
OF the pond he cody drew his revolver and
shot himself through the brain, expiring be-
fore any ons could reach him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-30

Never tritie with what are called small all
ments. A disorder easy of control at first
if ne elected for few weeks may become a
mortal disease. Be especially careful not to
let debility gain upon you, for it is the door
through which all maladies enter the system.
If you feel lsnguid, inert, and to use COM
mon expression, as if there was no lite left in
you resort at once to Hestetter's Stomach
Bitters. That great vegetable tonic will sup
ply toe vitality you SO urgently need. 1t is
nerve food. BY its tonic action the stomach
is so invigorated that digestion becomes reg
ular. easy, perfect; while its mild, catbartic
properties relieve the bowels from obstruc-
tons, and its alternative operation beneficial
ly affects all the secretive organs. For the
miseries of dyspepsia, and they include
almost every unpleasant feeling that belongs
TO physical disease and mental wretchedness.
this potent tonic is . certain and speedy balm.
intellectually
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-30
TO A NEW BRIDE AND HOUS f.
KEEPER.
BY MARGARET +. WHITE.

You little guess the louesomenes that's coming DER
my life,
when You have left the farm and me to be will
.Iohnson's wife;
But suppose my mother felt just so, when from her
Your father summers day to carry home
his bride.
All, mel how happy had l been if Providence had
My good old man to this day, who all my feelings
haired,
But then, would not bring him back, not even If
might,
Nor charge one crook that's in my lot for what God
does is right.
But as sit alone and think, ! see some things I'd
change;
might have made him happier then do not think it
strange
If should speak some warning words to save you,
If may,
From making thoughtless, sadEmstakes, to bring
clouds DER your way.
SO just remember Hannah, dear, that, though you're
II NAV be very possible you'll not be always right
Perhaps when you are fretting DER some other
You'l find the fault was all your own If you woul
look within.
As when washed the window panes together
face to face,
so that the smallest spot or stain would find rest
ing place,
You would insist. however hard to make you see l
tried,
That every spot was my fault when twas really ON
And, Hannah. oh be patient if you find Will some
times slow,
Your wits flash out like lightning streaks, swift
to come and go;
Now. lightning is handy thing in stormy nights,
tits true,
But after ALL a steady shine is kind o. useful, too
And If there's any difference come 'twixt your good
man and you,
Don't stop ask whose fault it is; the only way to
do
Is just take the thing in hand and try with all
your might,
Before it grows too big to change, to fix it up all
right.
You know the dough, when first It's set, is nodded
will,
But when tits baked we cannotiohange its,shape for
good or ill., sNsts EilssF ~
So now, when you are starting out in your new
home, is just
The time to what ways you'll set to harden into
crust.
But, dear, You'll not succeed alone, no matter how
you try; <s1a
You'll have TO so down on your knees and ask help
from on high.
We SOAP and rub ana boil and rinse but after all you
know,
1t takes he avens TO make the clothes as white
new fan snow.
TIE Housekeeper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-30

field. After dinner he wanted John for some
thing but John could not be found He went
at last to Johns room, where the latter was
on his knees packing his trunk.
"What is the matter, John?" said Mr.. P.
"Oh, nothing" said John.
"What are you packing your trunk for?"
''Tm going away
"Going away! What are you going away
for?"
"Oh, you known
mo, | don't known" rejoined Mr.. P
Come give me reason for your sudden de.
sire to go away?"
"Well," meeklv replied John, 'you saw
what was doing this morning"
"Oh pshaw," laughed Peuengill, "don1
be foolish. If you and l can't hug the old
woman enough. I'll hire another man -
Teras Strings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-30
new YORK Produce Market.

NEW YORK, Mar. ",
FLoUR-Receipts. 81 1857; exports, 1906; sales, 10.
O0O No. q 2 20 a 95; fancy white Western, extra
30 a 5 40; common to good, 25a 70; good t.
choice, 3 rs a 8 40; City mill extra, 4 so 4 IS
suIerfne, 2 IS a 80; st. Louis extra, 3 Is 5 40
winter wheat extra, 1925 a54o; Minnesota extra
3 rs a S IS.
WHEAT - Receipts. 10, 800; exports, 27,9O2; sale-
26O 900; No. 3 red, OF; No. 2 red, 94i; elevate
No. Red State lO2; No White State. ".
RYE-dul.
BARLEY steady
CORN Receipts 81. O62 bushels; exports. 49,. 2O7
sales, 36s, COO; spot No 3. IS; No 2. 40.
OATs-Rcceipts. 35,6sS: sales, Sc. 900; No 3, 80
do White 3SS; No 2, 36a 81 do White. 800 40
No /, 81, do White. IS Mixed Western. S6a ~
White do, 80 q i5t; White State. Al II
SuGAR-Cut loaf and crushed 81 81; granuated
81; white extra C, 81 81; yellow. aa5; mouie
81.
PETRoLErM-United, 73i bid.
TALLow-easier.
BEEF-steady.
PORK Mess spot, 075 10 rs, clear bach
10 90.
LARD-refined, O 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-30

hHNo EbEC COONTf-In Probate Court, ~
augusta, on the fourth Mondau Of March.
1856. ~ ''
A CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purportiag to be the
"A last will and testament of Alfred Chamberlain
ae OF Sidney in said County, deceased having been
presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three weeks
successfully, prior to the second Monday of April
nexi, IN the kennebec Journal, a newspaper
printed In Augusta that all persons interested may at
TEND at Court OF Probate then to be holden at Au
gusta, and show cause, any, why the said instru
ment should not be proved, approved and allowed.
as the last will and testament Of the said deceased
49,. H. 5. WEBSTER, Judge.
A'seN'-nowARD OWEN. Register. 3w12s