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The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-09-21

If any evidence was wanted as to the
continued and growing popularity of dia-
monds as ornaments it would be furnished
alone by the statistics Of the United
States Treasury department. In 1867
the total valuation of precious stones i'm
ported into the United States was ST.
1885, In 1872, five years later, the
valuation had nearly doubled, being $2,-
$50, 731. In 1880 it was Sc, $40, 600; in
1884 it had reached 50, 1879, 600; in 1885
it exceeded s11, 600, 600, and when the
figures for the fiscal year ended June 80,
1885, are given to the public it will be
found that there has been a still larger
increase, the aggregate coming close to
$14, 600, 600. The diamond is to precious
stones what gold is to metals. 1t is in
destructiblc. Further than that, it is a
convenient form in which to consolidate
wealth for storage. Many leading jew
elry houses enter into special agreements
with their customers, agreeing to pay in
cash the full amount paid for the jewels,
less ten per cent. and the cost of the set
tihgs, upon the return to them of the
diamonds within one year from the date
Sf the purchase. They furthermore agree
to pay a fair proportionate price for the
settings if in good condition. In times
of financial uncertainty the diamond
business always enjoys a boom.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-09-21
Che M%lessen9er.
ABBEvILLE, s. c.

Prince Bismarck has seventy-six deco
'~rations and a monument. A granite
'obelisk has just been erected at Lip.
fact that on the 25th Of June, 1912, Bis
imarck, at that time 2 nero sub-lieutcn-
fantin a cavalry regiment, threw himself
fiEto tho lake of Wcndelscc and at the
risk of his own life saved q drowning
soldier. The man Of blood and iron
says that he is proudcr Of that little silver
medal conferred on him for this act of
bravery than of all his seventy-six deco
irations.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-09-21

A number Of very curious Indian relics,
says the Chicago Times, have just been
unearthed in Wabash County, Indiana.
They have been in possession of members
OF the Miami tribe of Indians, to whom
alone their existence was known. Among
them is the cross worn by Frances Slo-
cum, the famous female captive, who,
with q very few other whites, escaped
alive in the Wyoming massacre. The
cross is eleven and one-half inches long
and seven inches wide, and is of solid
silver. 1t has been in the Miami tribe
for more than a century. A medal pre-
scented to the Wyandotte tribe by George
Washington and aftcrward presented by
the Wyandotte chieftain to William Pc
'conda, a Miami, has also been discovered,
This medal, also of silver, is oblong in
form, measuring seven by five inches.
On one side occurs the words: George
Washington, President" and a medallion
representing an Indian holding the pipe
Of peace to a colonist, while a tomahawk
is carelcssiy thrown aside. In the back.
ground is seen a pioneer at the pillow.
On the reverse is the coat of arms of the
United States. An offer of $500 has
been refused for this medal. Another
medal, circular in form and two and
e-half inches in diameter, is also held
by a Miami. A pipe and a tomahawk,
with the words: "Peace and Friendship.
A. Jackson, President, 1922" arc shown
on n side, while two hands elasped
ornament the reverse. The relics are
regarded with great veneration by the
Indians and unfcigned curiosity by the
whites, and nothing can induce the red
men to part with their treasures.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-09-21

It is said that there is \ movement on
foot to establish land league in Scot.
land, similar to the Irish league. Dis.
content among the Scotch farmers has
been growing of late. s-fi
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-09-21
REGARD for the Aged.

Let us revere the aged. and treat then
with great consideration. They are some
times sensitive, and tempted to think
they are neglected. We can't be too
considerate of their wants, and speak tot
kindly to them and of them. They should
be dealt with tenderly, and affectionately
caressed. AS they pass down the darh
valley, let us throw a ray of light across
their path.-Holston Methodist
The owners photograph must now OPP.
pear on all passports In Turkey.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-09-21

AA1uAC1 ou1 IAo "oueIu pIouuCtlOu Will
not have the lasting qualities of the old.
Ivory triptychs are manufactured at Yer
s%ailles. The golden tint is gained by
boiling in oil, then plunging into boiling
water and drying before a hot fire, which
cracks the ivory to perfection. These
require a skilled eye to detect, as the
carving is often meritorious. Even
works of the highest art do not escape
the truqueur. Clodion, the late eminent
French sculptor, discovered that a group
bearing his signature had been sold for
1850 france. Legal proceedings were
instituted accordingly. It was brought
to light that the work in question vas
due to one Lebroc, who had made it his
study to initiate Clodion. Nevertheless,
three eminent judges-Millctt, Chapu
and Guillaume-after careful cxamina-
ton, and in spite of the signature, de-
cided that, in their opinion, it was not
the handling of Clodion. So the sales
were annulled, and damages were mo al
lowed by the courts. Clodion's real name
was Michel, and some of his earliest and
finest works are thus signed. The arts
Of truquagc extend themselves to lit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-22
HALLOWELL.

The operetts, The Land of Nod, l." together
with the sale of fancy articles, and supper by
the young people of the Baptist society was
given in Wilson Hail last evening
The sand paper factory will shut down
Saturday for few weeks
The Hallowel Musical Society completed
its organization FRIDAY evening bv the choice
Of w. +. Msrston as President and DIR. j. .
A. Hawes as Secretary and Treasurer. Thev
meet every Friday evening in Union Hall.
Miss Emma Csss of this city has about a
dozen elegant til paintings of her own execu-
'on for sale, which will make excellent
Christmas presents. She is one of Names
most promisiDg 2 artists in that line.
Friends of the Industrial School are re-
minded that the usual Christmas trees will
be produced for the benefit of the girls, and
any contributions for the same can be left
with Major Rowell
A. A. Heath has barrel of choice candy
for sale at ten cents pound at his apothe-
cary store.
Samuel Currier Jr is having some two or
three hundred cords of wood cut tror his
Manchester wood lot.
There will be a Christmas Sunday School
coEert at the Congregational church next
Sunday evening, Part of the exercises viii
be by the girls of the Industrial School The
public gen. rally are invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-22

A RAILROAD SCfiEuE.
IN Outlet for the Internatiopal-Iook.
ing Tor Connection with the Maine
Central in Franklin County.

FARMISGToN. Dec 81.
A Farmington Chronicle special says: d.
A. Stewart Of Sherbrooke, Canada, and an
assistant, arrived at Phillips, Tuesday morn
ing. They are employed by the International
Railroad Co, in connection with the Maine
Central railroad, to look out the most feast.
able route for the connection of these rail.
roads. They have prospected via the Chain
OF Ponds, Eustis, Ringfeid and Strong. From
here they took a route over to Ranpely via
the Sandy River Pond. On their return to
Farmlngton they will return via Coplin and
again look the route over If a satisfactory
route is found, 1t is probable survey will
be made the coming summer for an outlet
Tor the International road through Franklin
county.
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Name Historical Society.
PORTLAND, Dec. 2l

PORTLAND, Dec. Il.
The winter meeting of the Maine Historical
Society began Tuesday afternoon, at the His.
torical room in the Portland city building.
The order of exercises were as follows: Re
port of sccessions to the library and cabinet, "
by Ii. w. Bryant; "The Colonization OF
Maine in 1904" by Hon Joseph Williamson,
who presented lithographic sketch of Gov
Thomas Pownal accompanying an autograph
ic letter; "A Group of Minatures,' by vii.
liam II. Smith, Esq; "The First Book OF
York Deeds" by Hon. IL. w. Richardson
"An Exhi ition of Early Maps of Maine," by
James Z. Baxter, Esq.
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grangers; The State grange is urged to Sc
cure such change in the existing law as will

give " proner representation on tha board oi
e"htfol OF the Massachusetts experimental
station The question oi securing !eyislatior
70 PR tecf land owners from acts Of ;respas. :.
is Sgaih submitted iur moderation. as is the
protection of dsirs intpre.t. bv cooperation
"ih the New Engls I'D Milk Producers A.
sociatinn. The experiment If maintaining
az rrendeat rr4nge Journal has bern a
ia'Iufe, and Our Grsrge Hon.er has been
treed into ID" New England Farmer, which
" III maihtBs" grange co!uaun.
me annual rep.rt ot Secretary A
Brigham showed to'al Of ffty-liine oranges,
II paia If ri"r during ,he year, sith 407s
m' mnfrv. gain Il Ii3
NAnCHEsTER Dee. 2l.
l n NV Hampshire STATE grange convened
at hsehan'c' HAL si II A. II in annual
session Every stetiau of the State and all
suoofeit7tt gr@rgFs w-Fe represented. Grand
Master Z 81. VIM. p. Sums n. Of Dunharton.
called the assembly, II order aud alter the
roll call IF the Oranges. delivered the an
nnal add'rss ~h;ch was verv lengthy and
touched upon all poin.s vt interest 20 the
grange. The annual reports followed the
address.
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EAST PITTS ROW.

Our young men are making proportions for
good job on the ice and are well pleased
with the schedule of wages.--Wm. Moody
claims as good hog as there is in town. 1t
is estimated he will dress 600 lbs Nathaniel
Moody is quite feeble. He is the oldest man
in town, being 93 next Saturday, Christmas
dav. During his old age. he has enjoved
quite good health and retained his faculties
remarkably well.-Abert Palmer is doing a
good business hunting and buying fur
of all kinds for New York parties.
-Marson has some good stock no doubt, but
II you want to see some fancy stock call on
John Bailey. We will venture he can show
you as good stock as there is in town if not
SO much.-Willis Msnsir's carriage manufac
tory presents quite busy appearance at the
yre>ent time. He is obliged to employ three
or four men IN order to complete his work in
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-22

raree-fourhs of our people are troubled
with Dyspepsia or Liver Complaint in some
form or other, which by nature of the disease
has depressing influence on the mind or
body, preventing them from thinking or act
ing clearly IN any matter of Importance.
Indigestion. coming up IF food after eating,
dyspepsia, sick headache. ac.dty of the
stomach or any dtrangemen! of the
stomach or liver (upon which the whole ac-
tien of our system depends) are speedily
and etfectually overcome by the use of Green ;
August Flower. The most stubborn cases
have yielded to its influence, as thousands of
letters received will testify The immense
sale of this medicine is another guarantee of
its merits, (over n million and half bottles
sold last year, SO we ask, will it pay you
to suffer from sny of the above diseases
when you can have immediate relief in Aug
ust Flower Three doses will prove its
worth. 1t is sold by all druggists and gen
eral dealers in all parts of the world.
ocl9d&w lynrchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-22

Mr.. Wheeler of Alabama, from the com
mittee on military affairs. reported the mil.
ltary academy appropriation bill. Referred
10 committee of the whole.
The House then went into committee ot
the whole, Mr. Cox OF New York in the chair,
an the army appropriation bill.
Ihsre was no general d=oate and the Aill
vas immediately read by para graphs for
anne endments
Mr. Rockwell of Massachusetts. moved 10
increase from 100000 to S400. 900 ths ap.
preparation for the Manufacture OF arms a,
tue national armory in Springfield Adopted.
st to 49,
The committee then rose aud reported the
bill to the House, which reversed the acton
of the committee in agreeing to Rockwell 5
amendment By vote of 93 70 l04. The bill
then passed
Mr.. Townshend of Illinois, from the com
mittee on appropriations, reported the in.
valid pension appropriation bill and 1t was
referred TO the committee OF the wnnle
On motion of Mr.. Buras Of Mo, the Sen
ate am ndment to the urgent deficiency hi |
was cOncurred in.
The House then at 1. 45 adjourned
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Men aud Women In L,fe's Prime

=" no n unretresh "a, feel languid through the day
nave little appetite, aud whose faces exhih, sallow
~ NM, are on 'he short route 10 the grave Unless
th th can effect radical eh hlnge in their condition
tnSy VIII not rtach old age. lnyigoration is the.
oniy means OF heir phy sicsl salvation. Upon Hos
letters stomach Hittrrs they can rely 10 furnlsh
them win ihe st NINA, which Is n prerequisite of
ne lh' anu 70 remove that prime of continued
'o,iN. Indigestion ana non assimilation OF the
ioou. we class these eau IS one, since they are
!oih nhctions OF one organ, the stomach, chiefly.
Built up and rehab litate with This suncrh rcstors
i've OF Nigor, the system may bid defiance to mala-
fia, rheumatism, hladd aud kiinty diseases, aud
other maiades 2Tene 10 attack the enieehled The
ease OF vlruent type, but effects prompt reform
10 the condition OF drowsy or disordered liver and
irregular bowels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-22
STATE ORANGES
In Session in Massachusetts and New
Hampshire-RepOrts OF the various
Officers of the Orders.
WORCESTER, Mass, Dec.

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 81.
The fourteenth annual session of the State
Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, assembled
at horticultural Hall today. II. j. Allen,
Master of the Worcester Grange made an ad-
dress of welcome which was responded to by
Worthy Overseer B. Cook. This afternoon
Worthy Master James Draper will denver
the annual address and the annual reports
viii be presented. Diapers address shows
general interest in the strength of the order
which continues to increase and at least
three.fourths OF the oranges are in prosper
ou. condition. Nine new oranges have oeen
established. Official visitation and inspec-
ton service is highly commended. The pro,
ceedings of the National Grange are touched
upon and several proposed constitutional
amendments submitted. The Dill oeiote
Congress asking for an agricuitsrai ''a'ion'i'
The system of purchasing supplies for
farms and homes Of members, hae not been q
success, owing to the lack OF interest oy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-22
NO. 3Ol.

TO be sold, and the purchaser must nav ten
cents for every so pounds or fractional mart
thereof, of the lsdy's weight. The money
notsined will be used to obtain some means
o' protecting the village from fire. Other
en'ertsi siiments for the same purpose will fol-
i'w'-it Is understood that parties are in
town Tor the purpose of purchasing the water
p'iViiege St Csrrstuuk Falls. with the inten-
non OF pnttiue ( in pulp mill Ii either of
the several railrosd schemes now on foot
should msterid'ize, this would be a valuable
niece "f pop ry,-rhe men and team. from
nus Niet"iiN ara nov ali in the woods AZ work.
four horse supply teams heavily loaded are
constantly passing on their wsv up the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-22
FORIa-NENTH CDAGRa>k.
second session,
sen ATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.
Mr.. VI lrrill, from the finance committee,
reported back fAvorab'y he bill to fix the
charge for passports at one dollar and Il was
imm2 Giately passed.
Mr.. Morgan offered a resolution caling on
the President for the correspondence with
the government of Nicaraugua relating 10 the
Nicsraugao ship canal or to the treaty on the
subj CT shich vas pending in the Senate on
the fourth of March. 50. Adopted.
A resolution for a hollday recess from to.
morrow to January was agreed to.
Mr.. Cullom called up the conference re-
port on the interstate commerce bill. He
said be did so for the purpose of giving the
senator from Iowa, Mr.. Wilson, the oppor-
tunity of making some remarks upon the
bill. after which he would let the bill 60 over
until after the HOLIDAYS. He announced,
however, that when the Senate resumed its
sessions, he would again call up the confer
ence report and insist upon its consideration
from day to day until disposed of.
Mr.. Wilson of Iowa, addressed the Senate
at great length in favor OF the adoption of the
port. He represented the railroad systt m
of the country as having steadily and unrea-
sonablv refused to recognize the simplest bus
mess demand and as having worked out line,
of action for itself which had excited resent
ment of almost every interest which it had
been created to serve.
The bill then went over and the bill 70 es.
tablish agricultural experiment stations in
connection with agricultural colleges was
taken up as unfinished business and it was
arranged it should retain its place on the cal
endar.
The Senate at ? 40 went into secret session
and when the doors reopened adjourned.
HOUSE.
A concurrent resolution for holiday recess
from Dec. % to Jan. 4, was agreed to.
The Senate amendment to the bill for the
relief of survivors of the Arctic exploring
steamer Jeanette was coneurred in.
Mr. Dingley of Maine. presented the re-
moustrsncss of the board of trade of Pensa-
cola, Fla, and Portland, Oregon, against the
free ship bill, also a memorial of vessel own
ers and captains of the National Association
for the passage of a bill to place coastwise
sailing vessels on the same basis as to pilot
age as coastwise steam vessels. Referred.
Mr.. Wellborn of Texas, from the commit
tee on Indian affairs, reported the Indian ap-
preparation bill and it was referred TO the
committee of the whole.
The diplomatic and consular appropriation
bill was reported and referred to the CON-
mittee of the whole.
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Eastport's Building Material.

WAsHISGroN, Dec. 2l'
In the ways aud means committee, Tues
day morning, MIR. Breckenridge of Arkansas
reported adversely Boutelle's bill touching the
free admission of building materials to the
town of Eastport Me. This led to a long de-
bate and finally Breckenridge was finally in.
will be submitted to the committee for its ac-
ton at an early date.
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Most Excellent.

j. j. Atkins, Chief of Police Knoxville.
Tenn. writes: "Nr family AMI are bcnefi-
ciaries of your most excellent medicine DIR.
k'ng', New Discovery far consuuptipn; hav-
ing found II to be all that you claim for II.
desire to testify 10 its virtue. Nv friends to
whom have recommended Is, praise it at
every opp"rtun'v." Dr. King New Dis
cnverv f.r EOu,umntIun is gu arduttsI g cure
Coughs, Co a., Bronchltil. Asthma, Group
and every affection of Throat. Chest anI
Lungs. Trirl Bottles Free at Drvine 4
CouRhln's Drug Store. Large size Al 90.
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Advice 10 .noIncrs.

Are you disturbed at night and brokei q
your rest bv sick child suffering ami CRY
ing with pain of cutting teethS If so, senC
at once and Get bottle Of MRs. WssLow' 4
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHIsG
Is value is incalcuable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. DEPEND
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
il. It cures dysentery and diarrhoaa
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
;yird coiic. softens the gums, reduces IN
fanInistion, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. WINsLow's Soothing
SYRUP FOB CHILDREN TEETHIsa is pleasant
to the taste, ard is the prescription OF one o.
me oldest and best female nurses and ply.
siciGns in the United States, and is for sale
oy eli druggists throughout the world. Price
2s cents a bottle.
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BELFAST, Dec. 81

BELFAST, DEC. IT.
The coroner's jury at the inquest on the
body of Ruel Crockett of Swanvilie, com
pleted its labor today. The verdict is that
Crockett came to his death Nov. 29th, by
poison, administered by parties to the jury
unknown. While the testimony points tc
Crockett's wife as the guilty party, the jury
would not sign such report. Mrs. Crock
EFT will be before the police court tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-22

Perhaps no local disease has puzzled and
baiiied the medical profession more than
nasal catarrh While not lmnediately fatal
II Is among the most distressing. ususeous
and disgusting ills the hrsh is heir TO. and
the records show very few or no cases of
radical cures of chronic cstarrh hv any of
the multitude of modes of treatment until
the introduction of Elv's Cream Balm few
years ago. The success of this preparation
has been most gratifying and surprising.
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broke Through the Ice.

WINTHROP, Dec. 2l.
Street Commissioner c. H. Gates crew,
went to Lake Maranocook Monday, to gather
ice. Before they had begun operations, one
team, consisting of pair of valuable horses
one sled, and all the utensils connected with
plete loss, amounting to upwards of $500.
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The Poisoned Cider Snit.
BIDDEFoRD, Dec. 2l

BIDDEFoRD, Dec. 81.
Winfield S. bennett agent of the Ssco
Water Power Co., whose son recently died
from drinking cider from cask that had
previously contained poison, has brought suit
in the sum of $4,000 against Dennis O'Con-
nor, the Biddetord undertaken who sold the
embalming fluid cssk to the cider-maker.
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Dry Mill Wood.


do not claim to have show equal to that cele'
brated painting, but do claim to have
the Largest Stock of
Silverware. Jewelry, Watches, &C.,
On the Kennebec. Call and see for yourself.
ENGRAVING done In a workmanlike manner
BY A. Z. WoOD. a. II. WIGHT.
Augasta, Dec. Is. decleeod&w2ws
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Sagadahoc Court Convenes.

BATH, Dec. 2l.
The Sagadahoc Supreme Judicial Court
convened Tuesday morning, Judge Emery
presiding. 1t is believed the term will be of
unusual length.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-22

Es~Hrs. Parker of Boston, Christian
Scientist, and Mental Healer, may be fouri
at Nc. ~ Gage ST., daily from 10. 80 to II A
NJ, and from to 2. VI. dec9d2w
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SfzsH- The managers of the Howard Benevo-
lent Union will meet this afternoon, Wed
nesdav at o'clock at the house OF Mrs. Gen.
Como. on Elm street. J. S CUSHING, Sec.
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Paris Green Did the Business.

SKowHEGAN, Dec 2l.
Silas Dav, took Paris green, Tuesday of last
week, and died this morning. He mind was
unsettled.
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Frrs.-Al fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first
days use. Mary ellous cures. Treatise and
$500 trial bottle free to tit cases. Send to
DR.. Kline. sSl Arch ST., Philadelphia. Pa.
ian27rodNwly
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Now the cold weather is coming on many
need blood remedy to tone up the system.
Mrs. R. ID. Holden, of Bangor, says, 81
have taken Bells SarsapariIla few months
and have not been so we'll for years." (Only
90 cts per bottle. dec2ld&wlw
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ES~Leave your orders for Fresh cat
Flowers for Christmas at Partridge's Drug
Store today to secure them.