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after bemoaning it for long period. she
reluctantly replaced it with a new one
my father bought her. and in course of
time the mysterious disappearance. though
it troubled us occasionally, was relegated
to the limbo of halt forgotten griefs
In due season our garden was dug up
and planted, goodly portion with po-
tatoes and other vegetables, for it was a
rather extensive piece of ground.
1t was many months after my mothers
loss, and the potatoes were ready for
digging up, father and | were engaged
in unearthing our succulent treasure,
when an ejaculation of establishment
called me to his side.
"Look here, lad" cried my parent. as
he held in his hand the long stalk of po-
tatoe plant he had just dug up.
looked and loudly echoed his surprise.
as may we'll be imagined. for there before
my eyes, clinging around the base of the
attenuated stem. just where it emerged
from the ground, was my mothers identi-
cal wedding ring.
1t must have settled itself just over one
of the newly planted ''murphies." and the
young shoot had forced itself through the
golden circlet and gradually pushed it
above the earth. until it had filled it up
just like finger, AS we found it.
My mothers joy at this remarkable re-
covery was almost hysterical, and ever
afterward the ring was looked upon pretty
well as fetish in the familv-COy
London Times.
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Story Of q Wedding Ring.
How A GOLD RING WAS LOST AND
FOUND ON A POTATo STALK.

have heard and read of MANY eases
more or less authentic. of the recovery OF
lost property that, in a dramatic sense,
perhaps. would excite more interest than
the following, but as this is tit-bt OF
my own personal experience can at least
vouch for its truth.
When was lad lived with nv fam.
lily at Christchurch, and one day the hor-
rors Of the weekly wash were greatly
augmented by my mother announcing
with much agitation, that she had. during
its progress. lost her wedding ring.
As she was certain that it had fallen off
her finger into the tub. and as the soap
suds had been thrown upon the garden,
my father and We boys at once set to work
in search of it.
To this end. after carefully hunting
upon the surface of the ground, we sifted
twice over considerable portion of the
garden, but to our grief found all our
efforts without avail.
The loss of her "old original wedding
ring was, as may we'll be supposed, .
source OF great sorrow to my mother, and
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mrsrellaneous.
A Fierce Battle.

Deer have not been 40 numerous for
years in the Capon Mountains as they are
this season the help of legislation they
have increased greatly. Sportsmen from
the Shenandoah valley. the nearest civil
lied country, rarely get further than the
North Mountains, the first distinctive
range of hills west of the Blue Ridge. So
the mountaineers have the fun and the
profit of the hunt to themselves. During
the winter they do little else than hunt.
Between the mountain ranges are swift
running streams. the principal ones being
the South Fork. North Fork, Capon and
Lost river. Muskrats, otter and mink are
found along the rivers. and 'coons, pos
sums. wild cats, wild turkeys and deer
are thick in the wooded hills.
The most noted hunter in the State west
of Moorfield is Gabriel Cooper, whose
deeds have caused him to be known by
his neighbo-s as Dan1 Boone. Dan'l
keeps two dogs and brown mare, and
he knows every hog path and deer trail in
West Virginia. 1t is said that the animals
know Dan'l so well that when they see
him and his brown mare they flee the
country What Dan1 Boone cannot tell in
the shape of hunting adventure is not
worth hearing. Every stream in Hamp-
shire county has his traps set along its
banks. With his trusty rifle he has
brought down twenty eight deer this sea-
son. One day Dan'l was visiting his
Traps on Lost river. A mile above where
this river disappears in the earth
is bend where the steam is broad
and deep. Dan'l keeps a little feather
weight skiff in the bend for his private
use While sloshing up and down the
bank of the river he started big buck
with six prongs. The animal sprang
from cover into the water and headed for
the opposite side. Dan'l leaped into his
skiff and few powerful strokes brought
him nearly alongside of the buck. His
purpose was to secure him alive, but when
within ten feet of him the buck turned
about and swan for the boat.
The hunter. recognizing his peril, drew
his sheath knife and caught the creature
by the horn as he made vicious lunge
at the boat. Danl held on to the horn,
and the buck lunged and butted furiously
The hunter tried to get at its throat. and
in he effort the skiff upset, and Dan'l and
the deer were lett to fight it out in the
water twelve feet deep.
TO escape from the maddened buck was
impossible, and instead of swimming
from it the experienced woodsman dived
under the water. and, coming up by the
bucks side. stabbed it in the belly again
and again until he was forced to the surface
himself for air. The wild plunges made
by the wounded beast were terrific. The
river was dyed with blood for twenty feet
around where the combat ragged. As the
hunter poked his nose above the surface
to get air the animal cut with its horn a
long turrow in his side. 1t was the
bucks last expiring effort. With gasp
and a shivering moan it sunk out of sight
and the battle was ended Wheeling (W
Va) Register.
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Dairy and Stock Topics.

The best butter is made on the old
pasture.
Rye bread is common feed for horses
in Belgium and Germany.
Sprinkle salt upon the back of lamb to
induce sheep to own it.
The butter supply can be increased by
frequent stirring of the cream.
The cows should be MIXED "as regular
as clock work." as to the hour, and in
precisely the same order each day.
Keep young pigs dry and warm. Clean
pens and dry beds are necessary; damp
ness causes mango, which stunts the pig
A fagstone floor is the best for the
dairy; wood, cement or brick absorb
drippings, and the floor soon becomes
foul and odorous.
The last month of an animals life has
great influence upon its flesh, because the
feeding during that period largely deter
mines the flavor and quality.
Stock needs salt. aud it is matter that
should be looked after. Many cases of
collie in horses and hoven in cattle are
caused by deficiency of a supply of salt.
The mess of milk furnished by one cow
may be far richer than the larger quantity
obtained from another COW. And it Is the
butter yield that is the best test of COW g
value.
Horses will GO eight and probably ten
hours without food if properly fed at e, en-
ing and morning. They should have
water more frequently. but never when
hot.-American Agriculturist.
The root crops for swine should consist
of variety the farmer should grow not
only beets and turnips for them. but
parsnips and carrots also. The cheapest
pork is that made by securing rapid
growth on roots and grass.
A mixture of skinned milk, buckwheat
bran, and cobmeal with good corn fodder
should be very good feed for ordinary
occasions, but in fattening an animal an
evenly balanced food is not wanted, but
one rich in carbohydrates. and corn meal
bran and corn fodder would be best.
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A Member of Dahlgren's Band.

The Board of Pension Examiners had an
applicant for an increase of pension recently
who has had a remarkable history. He was
John Delaney of Rupert, who entered the
service as drummer boy in the Thirty irst
New York, when about 10 years old After
two years service he enlisted in Company G
of the Vermont cavalry from Bennington,
and is probably the only survivor of the im-
mortal 10 who rode into Richmond, March 3,
1864, under brave Col. Dahlgren. The act
was considered almost foolhardv and resulted
in the death or capture of everyone of the
raiders. Dahlgren called for volunteers, and
with fifteen plucky csvslrymen made a raid
on Richmond while kilpstrek's cavalry en-
gagged the troops of the enemy elsewhere, and
and the city was comparatively unprotected
The band intended to release the Union pris-
oners at Libby Prison, but only succeeded in
cutting of the pickets and passing two lines
of Notifications. They were then discovered
however, overpowered, and IN their attempt
to escape Dablgren was killed, while his
companions were shot or captured. A ball
from the rebels entered the back of Delaney's
head, passing out above the ear. He fell
from his horse on bsrricade and was Sc
verely injured in the abdomen. When taken
to the hospital he says the surgeon took quite
a fancy to him and offered to help him escape
if he got we'll. although there was little chance
of his recovery. After about seven weeks OF
suffering he got we'll, and bribed the surgeon
by giving him a valuable watch to allow him
to take the name of dying prisoner next to
him who was selected on parole to be ex-
changed. The prisoner died and he easily
got free by taking his place. Since the war
he has suffered great deal from the wound
in his head and has submitted to the opera
ton of having his skull trepanued The sur
vivors of the band were put in irons and died
in confinement or soon afterward.- Rutland
Herald.
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He'll Own the Road Yet.

Not many miles from Chicago lives a
targetman who, for nearly four years, has
PLAYED little game admirable for its
boldness and ingenuity. The duties of a
targetman, every one should know, are to
keep constant lookout at the crossing of
two railroads and 10 swing the red danger
signal over one track at the approach of a
train on the other. For ten years one man
has held the position of day targetman.
and he is still there. Four years ago the
night man was killed, and the dav man,
acting under instructions, reported the
name of a man competent to take deceased's
place. This man was accordingly placed
on the pay roll and received his
sa;ary regularly from the pay car
The junction at which these men are
employed is merely crossing
out on the prairie. There is no house
there beside the targetman's shanty, and
a few rods away his humble dwelling. A
fen weeks ago it was accidentally discov-
cred that for four years one man had
drawn two mems pay, and that the new
man who was hired four years ago never
ex sted, save in the imagination of the man
who pretended to hire him. But the tar
getman who drew two mems pay also did
two mems work. For four years he has
lived in that little shanty night and day.
Not ten hours in all that time has he been
farther from the crossing than the little
frame house where he ate his meals
Twentyfour hours dav and 800 DAYS a
year he has been on the lookout tor
the approaching locomotive headlight
and smokestacks. Of course he
could not have performed such service
as this without assistance. but all the as
sistance he had was that of an automatic
signal rugged up by himself during few
of his many leisure hours. Stretching an
old piece of telegraph wire half mile up
the track in each direction, he drew it tant
and affixed a connecting trigger to the sur
face OF the rail, so that the wheels of every
approaching engine would pull the wire
and drop an old hat into his face as
he slept in his shanty. By this means
he was enabled TO secure plenty of
sleep between trains, and at the same
time be sure of being awake and on
duty whenever needed. Every pay day
he presented at the car not only his own
order, but that of the imaginary night
targetman, properly Endorsed, and thus
received the pay for two mems work.
This story is told upon the authority of an
official of the interested company. who
adds that the question now is whether the
man shall be compelled to give up one of
his salaries or be permitted to continue
his little scheme. 1t is admitted that his
duties have always been faithfully per-
formed.
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DaiIu Kennebfr snurral.
Oyerfeeding Breeding stock.

SIN connection with shows of breeding
stock, as they are now conducted, says the
Farm, Field and Stockman. there is one
CRYING evil which seems to US to demand
the serious and immediate attention of all
concerned. The overlooking of breeding
stock, or of stock intended for breeding
purposes, is ruinous practice, pregnant
with disastrous influences, and unfortu-
pately it is pursued extensively with ami
mails exhibited at our summer breeding
shows. In connection with the important
annual meetings which they conduct, there
IS no suggested reform which calls so
urgently for immediate attention as that
which is the subject of our remarks. 1t
has sometimes been averred that high
feeding is inseparable from showing
that as long as breeding stock are brought
into public competition, overfeeding will
be pursued. There is no reason why the
case should be viewed in this light. The
disorder is not incurable. 1t unfortunate
ly has obtained strong hold upon the
show system. and mild measures would
not be sufficient to remove it. An
effectual remedy. however, is at
hand, and all that is required is
prompt, judicious and persistent ap-
plication. Disqualification is the only
cure. II rule providing for this were
introduced by all societies and rightly en-
forced, the overlooking of breeding ami
mails would very soon become thing OF
the past. As to this there is no reason for
doubt. Exhibitors pursue high feeding
because they have found that it has in.
creased their chances of gaining showyard
distinction. Change the showing system
so as to make high feeding certain bar
to show-yard success, and no exhibitor
would be so blind to his own interests as
to continue the costly and destructive Gus
tom. Exhibitors are we'll aware of the
harm high breeding is calculated to in
fict upon breeding animals, but they have
felt that to attempt to gain distinction in
show yards with lean animals would be
perfectly useless. The fault lies entirely
with our show system. 1t has hither-
to been conducted SO as to encourage
high feeding. 1t must now be altered so
as not only to encourage natural" feed.
ing, but even so as to discourage, or
rather Danish, overlooking Until societies
take the matter in hand, and deal firmly
with it in this way, no improvement need
be looked for"
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Maine Central Railroad.
Congress- Street Station, Portland
NOR. ASFD FACILITIES.

Attention is again called the fact that Horse Cars
connect with each train to and from all points on
Congress and Middle SITS passing all of the hotels and
parts of the city will also be found waiting. After
June lst cars connecting with trains, instead of
starting from and running to the Post Office, will
start from and run to Custom House and Franklin
Wharves, for the accommodation of Island and
other steamboat Travel.
with these facilities, persons visiting Portland
shopping or for the transaction of other business or
for Vi lit to the Islands. will find this station very
convenient PAYSON TUCKER,
may5idim General Manager
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Notice of Foreclosure.

Whereas, Olive Smart of Vassalboro, in the Co ~
y Of kennebec and State of Maine, widow on "a a
18th day OF December, A. ID. 1ss2, BY her oee ehsc
Registry Of Deeds book sss, page ST. to which refer
ence Is hereby made, conveyed 10 Lucy Ann om ss,s
OF said Vassalboro, certain parcel Of real ss y
follows: On the s north BY D strip Of land sold
Levi Smart to John Smart on the east by the sU
road leading from Roberts corner to Stewards M
so called: on the south by land Of Jethro ne
and on the west by the Weber Pond, being IN
homestead of the late Levi Smart deceased, ana W.
tanning about sixty acres, more or less. .,rsse
Now, therefore. the conditions of said moltss sSd
having been broken the said Lucy Ann smart 9. ~
Vsssalboro. hereby claims foreclosure Of sam 81
reason thereof. In accordance with the provis'o-
the statute, and gives this notice accordingly.
LUCY ANN SMART, 49,
By BAKER, BAKER q CORNISH, her AuysS:
Vsssalboro, Me-, May 20. 1888. vow
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Proposals for Subsistence, Quarter
masters and Hospital Stores.
OFFICE TREASURER n. H. d. V. s.,
1oGUS, ME-, Nav IL. 1898

IoGUS, Me-, May l3, 1885.
SEALED PROPOSALS, subject to usual coudi.
tions,will be received at this office until II O'Clock
NJ, Jane u, 1886, at which time and place they will
be opened in the presence of bidders for furnishing
and delivering at this II lone, the subsistence Quar-
ternasters and Hospital stores, required for the ii
cal year commencing July /, 1886, and which con.
slsts In part of the following, viz:
lea, coffee, general groceries, -four, fresh and
corned beef, mutton, veal, pork, smoked shoulders
hams, fresh and salt fish, butter cheese eggs lard
onions, potatoes, corn oats. shorts, crockery and
table ware. household articles, hospital supplies to-
bacco, gasoline, Kerosene oil and coal
The bids will be considered. and accepted or reject
ed item by item.
The Home reserves the right to waive defects and
reject any or all proposals.
Blanks, and full information as to bidding and
terms of contract and articles be supplied win be
furnished on application to this Office
Envelopes containing proposals should be marked
Proposals for Subsistence, Quartermaster's or Hos
pitai stores at National Home d. V. s., Togus Me-
and addressed to the undersigned.
II. A. COBAUGH, Treasurer
Approved:
LUTHER STEPHENSON. Jr, Governor.
mayl5,E,l9,2l, "a, &c, 2sjunl,3 ,5,7.9.li
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KENNEBEC COUNTY.-In Probate Court.
at AUGUSTA, on the fourth Monday of Nav,
iss6 s'
A USTIN REYNOLDS, Administrator on the
"A estate of SoPhroniaC Fellows, late of Fayette.
for license to sell the following real estate of said
deceased. for the payment of debts, &C., viz: Ger
tain real estate with buildings thereon in Farming
ton, Me-:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully, prior to the second Monday Of
June next, in the kennebec Journal q neVsns-
per printed in Augusta, that all persons interested
may attend at Court of Probate then to be holden
at Augusta, and show cause. If any, why the prayer
OF said petition should not be granted.
81. 8. WEBSTER, judge.
Attest: H0wARD OWN. Register. v5VSs
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He Went on Parade.

During the rebellion in the Northwest, Mr.,
A. h, Keele, publisher The Merchant, Toron-
to, Ontario, writes that he had an attack of
rheumatism so bad be could not saddle his
horse. He used Imminent given him by the
regimental doctor tor some days without re-
lief, until finally he got bottle of ST. Jacobs
Oil from Fort Quappelle and inside OF three
days he went on parade.
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DIRI6o R00FIEG COMPANY,

Builders should investigate as to the Roofing Mate
rial manufactured by the Dirigo Roofing Co: 1t is
tidy in appearance durable with proper care for halt
a century. The roofing for 100 feet costs S2.21.
Delivered without freight charge at any point In
Maine with railroad steamboat connections. 1t is
the most valuable roofing ever invented for the price
dress DIRlGo ROOFING CO., Steep Falls. Me.
may6d&wlm
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FOR SALE.

One of the finest residences in Kenne-
bee County is now offered at a great sac
rifice. 1t is situated in Farmingdale. upon
an eminence commanding beautiful view
of the Kennebec River and surrounding
country, only half a mile from Gardiner
depot, upon the main road to Augusta. and
within easy walking distance of churches,
schools, etc. 1t is heated by steam and
supplied with gas and hot and cold water
In all parts. A thoroughly built and con-
venient stable is also included. The place
is only to be seen in order to have its many
advantages appreciated.
Apply to URIAH 7, STONE or
JOHN I. STONE,
maylSdtf Water ST., Gardiner.
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KENNEBEC COUNTY.-In PROBATE Court, held al
augusta, on the fourth Monday of May,
1886. 9'
EMMA GROVER, Administrative on the estate
~ of George N. Grover, late of LitchfieId
in laid county. deceased having presented her sec
ond account of administration of said estst for al
lowance: ~ "
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the second Monday OF
June next, in the Kennebec Journal, a newspap.
eI printed IN Augusta that all persons interested NAV
attend at a Probate Court then to be held af An
gusta, ard show cause, if any. why the same should
Fl. 9. WEBSTER, Judge.
~"er' -no"AHDO WES Register. w3w21&
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Notice.
CRY OF AUGUSTA, !
City iMARsHAL's OFFICE
AyrnrsrA Ian IA

AtNCsTA, JAZZ. ~
Fast Driving.
Chap. ri, Sec. l, o. the city ordinances:
No person shall ride drive any animsl, loose or
attached to carriage OF any description or cause
them to be driven through any part of the city,
within one mile OF the kennebee bridge at an unus.
pal immoderate and dangerous rate, ON penalty Of
NOT less than two nor more than ten dollars.
BY reason of frequent complaints made of lat e
this ordinances will be strictly enforced
janl IL. II. MORSE, City Marshal.
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Electric Belt Free

To introduce it. we will for short time give away
in each county, to those likely to make good agents.
vsmic suspensory Belts, positive and unfail-
tng cure for Nervous Debility. Weakness, Varcocele
Loss Of vigor. Rheamatisn. etc, $500 Reward paid
-s..ine elec6xfnH 1dress at ono, GERMAN
EET.T k(5T ~ Ia, Brooklyn, New
~. ri; apelDdlv
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90 YOU KNOW IT.
WEAK, NERVOUS
AND DERILITATED

avn DFsbIGITATED
MEN seeking Health.
Streneth and Energy
should avoid Drugs, se.
cret Medicines, etc, and
send ior The Review
or Health and strength
Regained," a large Illus.
iratea Journal published
entirely for their benefit.
1t treas on health, by.
eiene. physical culture, and
medical subjects, and Is a
complete encyclopedias Of
information for suffering
humanity afflicted with
long standing. chropic, ner.
vous, exhausting and pain.
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r;I:tg&gs ms &teamhuatE
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
SPRING ARRANGEMENT,

On and after May 10th, 1856. trains will leave
Augusta
For Lewiston. Portland and Boston at els
and 1910 A. NJ, 3.0t. and t0.56 z. NJ.
For ROckand and Pennington, 6.l5 and 1000 A.
NJ.
for Bath, 6.l5 and 1000 A. NJ; 3.ot r. NJ, and on
Saturdays only at tl0.55 r. M.
For Il atervile, t2.25 and 9.4s a. ~; 4.Oo +. NJ
ana on Saturdays only at 20 p. NJ.
For Skowhegan. Belfast and Dexter, tl.25 A. Nj,
4.i'5 p. NJ.
For Bangor, Ellsworth. Bar Harbor, Aroostook
county ano 81. John, rz.25 A. NJ; and 4.C5 T. M.
Congress Street station, in Portland, where Horse
Cars can be taken for all points down town AZ
far AS the Post Office.
might Pullman Trains each way every night, Sun
days included, but no: TO Skowhegan ON Moada
mornings, or to Belfast aud Dexter, or beyond Bau
gor, excepting to Bar Harbor, on Sunday mornings.
Gardiner Accommod atlon Train.
AUGUSTA TO GARDINER.
An Pm. P. N.
augusta w., 90 200 $50
Hallowell w., SOB POS 537
Gardiner ar, $50 225 5H
GARDINER TO AUGUSTA.
Gardiner w., s45 LOO 44s
Hallowell ", SO. lis 500
Augusta, ar, $40 LIS $40
Freight Trains.
For Portland ana way, $40 and IL 40 A. M
For VaRceboro and way, 1855 and 422 F. NJ
Due from Boston and way, 1888 and ~ z. NJ
Due from Vanceboro and way, S.25 and Ills A. NJ
Through tickets to California and all points South
and West may be had of f. III. Walker, ticket agent
Augusta, the only Office selling via ali routes ana
checking baggage free OF expense,
PAfSON TUCKER, GeDl Manager
i. +. BOOTHbY, Gen1 Pass. and Ticket Ag't
Portland. May 3. 1856.