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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

do you, wish TO taste some genuine oii's
oil!' asked Mr. c. X Partridge of the
reporter yesterday.
I've just received some from Tuscany.
There how is that?
fou could write a column on olive oil.
lhe best comes from Tuscany, ami there
are three grades of it. The first is the
drlppings of the slightly crushed first class
truit Then the fruit is thoroughly crushed
and pressed. The third grade is not from
selected fruit. Very little of the first class
OIL 10 brought to this country"
suppose olive oil is adulterated as every
'hing else, is it mott asked the scribe.
1T is an article tha, is sold much more
frequently in the alu,;efated form than In
any other, Large quantities are made from
cotton seed oil favored with little of the
olive OIL"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

The private reception given by Professor
Pulleu to his little pupils and their parents
last Friday evening was a very nice affair.
The little ones ms they danced the different
figures made very pretty appearance and
of the costumes were elegant and a large
number wore flowers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

lie is a nervous man if he does live in the
salubrious climate of Augusta, and when he
called on the lady who has so interested him
of late it was not surprising that when he
sat down in the patent rocking chair, he
should rock to and fro quite violently But
when his hands got too numerous for comfort
and he, bashfully inserted his thumbs III the
bearings of that patent rocker he did surprise
himself, the young lady and the neighoors
with as wild a shrek as ever disturbed ths
Stiffness of night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Merchants report that it is probable that
Paris green will be advanced in price for the
coming season There is a scarcity of arsenic,
the poison that is the principal part of the
potato bug destroyer, and the price is high,
Next week there will be n meeting of the
manufacturers, who will then settle upon the
price for the coming summer. Increased
quantities are used each year and there will
probably be a large demand for the poison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throa.
and Lungs. 1t is curing more cases of
Coughs. Colds, Asthma, Bro .chitis, Group
and all Throat and Lung troubles than any
other medicine. The proprietor has author
lied any druggists to give you sample
bottle free to convince you of the merit of
of this great remedy. Large bottles soc
and 81.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped 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 rs cents per box. For sale
by J. NJ. Mixer. may29t d&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Mr.. l. s. Parker of Iiallowell has taught
three very satisfactory and successful sing
ing schools during the past winter, viz. one
at the Baptist Vestry, one at Granite Hill,
and one in his own neighborhood on the
Ltchfeld Road the first and last are still
in progress Mr.. Parker has made singing
school teaching his constant winter employ
ment for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Mrs. Josephine c. Woodbury. spoke In
Union Hall last evening to full house on
the evangelical nature of Christian Science.
An appreciative audience evidently seeking
the christian side of mental healing. listened
TO her for enc hour with close attention.
Mrs. Woodbury. is an able expounder of the
Science. She named Rev. Mary u. Is. Ei-
dy as the founder and discoverer of Chris
tan Science and the spiritual reformer OF
the nineteenth century. Christian Science
is said to have many firm sdherents in Au-
gusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16
Rulex aG Conduct.

Never exaegerate. Never betray a conf
dence Never give promise that you do not
fulfill Never associate with bad company.
and finally, Never be without Steele's Little
Bile Pills, to regulate your liver, relieve your
Indigestion. grant you pleasant and refresh
ing sleep, and keep you in perfect health, %
cent. per bottle OF J. NJ. Mixer and c. B.
Murphy & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16
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Do not delay but bear in mind that con-
sumption often begins with a neglected cold
or cough. Adamson's Botanic Balsam wins
the day in curing coughs and colds. Price
35 aud 10 cents. Trial bottles 10 cents.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

At Elite Rink on Fast Day there will occur
game of polo between the Elites and their
Old antagonists, the Granite Citys of Angus
chance to witness a polo game in Wateryille
and it ought to be well worth the twenty five
cent admission. A dance will be given after
the game with music by Scribner's Orchestra.
HdterrtHe Sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

" \ and reliable Medicines are the best
WV todepend upon. Acker's Blood FL
ixir has been prescribed for years for all i'm.
purities of the Blood. In every form of Scrof
ulous, Syphilitic or Mercurial diseases, it is
invaluable. For rheumatism, has no equal.
VI Mixer. 1874 Water street, druggist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Augusta people need not go out of town to
make their spring purchases. A careful PEE
rusal of the columns of the Journal will
show them where to find the bargains at
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Are important problems, the former depend
ing greatly on the latter. Every one is
familiar with the healthy properties of fruit
and no one can afford to be sick and miserable
while the pleasant California concentrated
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs. may be
had of our enterprising druggist, J. NJ. Mixer
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

NORWAY, ME-, II. 'SS.
This original manuscript certif!es that from
the first day of September, 1887, to the seven
teenth day of February, 1888, forty-seven
and one-third dozen of Browns Instant
Relief were sold at Noyes Drug Store, Nor
way, Me MOVES DRUG STORE, per F.
Kimball.
Souru PARIS, Me, March 5, SS
Nv sales are larger on Browns Instant
Relief than all proprietary medicines of a
like nature, giving general satisfaction.
A. NJ. GERRY.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Mr.. X. Is. Capen was engaged yesterday in
purpose Of draughting a plan from which
the estimates of cost for paving the street
may be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

1t is a mistake to expect to receive wei
come, hospitality, words of cheer and help
over rugged and difficult paths in life in re-
turn for cold selfishness, which cares for
nothing in the world but self
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Ayers Cathartic Pills are suited to every
age They are mild and pleasant in action
thorough and searching in effect. and. being
sugar-coated, are easy to take. These pills
never fail to give satisfaction.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

The absence of good sleighing during the
winter has enabled many Of our young men
to save quite fund to waste on ice cream
next summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

are to-day suffering with Rheumatism in some
form or another, without any need. Menard's
Rheumatic Bullets will cure the most obstI.
nate case. Why then suffer any longer with
your aches and pains, when dollar ested
in a bottle Of Bullets will cure you. You can
buy them of j. NJ. Mixer and c. B. Murphy
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Buzzell & Weston are advertising several
lots of dress goods at half price this week
The first purchaser will get the best selec.
tons, as undoubtedly they will go quick
See advertisement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

The women who complain that bachelors
are the worst enemies of mankind maintain
a digniiied silence when the man with tw o
wives comes along.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Highland Lodge Ladies' Relief Association
will meet with Mrs. Dan r. Knowlton No. 3,
Fagg st. Tuesday, April 18th, at 3 o'clock
T. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Unity Club will meet with Mrs c. ii.
Mason, Green st. Subjects Modern Italy +.
Count Cavour, Garibaldi. Selections will
be read from Mrs. Brownings poems.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

One Of the most pleasing cigars now on
the market is the "Nordeck' manufactured
by league and Hale, lewiston Maine. 1t
is first class smoke and satisfies the most
particular of smokers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Mr.. William S. Baldwin of this city, the
popular roofer, is said to be the champion
cribbage player of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Mr.. F. s. Berry, of Augusta, in town
this week in the interest of the kennebec
journal soliciting subscribers for the Daily
and Weekly. The paper is one of our most
interesting exchanges -Camdea H,raid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

This is about the season of the year when
man is obliged to skirmish around for ham
and few pickles to supply his breakfast
table.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Twixt frequent newspaper mention and the
Oft recurring snow storm, the man with the
street crossing hoe looked pensive Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16
Local Notices.

ES~ Physicians prescriptions are care
fully compounded at kinsmans Drug Store
corner of Bridge and Water SITS. at moderate
nricns ian2Odeodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

1t is reported that the jury have INDUCED
on one occasion in singing Salvation Army
songs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

1t is all well enough to talk about "hail
gentle spring" The trouble is to get the
old jade within hailing distance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Mr.. Geo. w. Hutchinson Of this city, has
recently purchased valuable bay mare, for
which he paid good price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

lccal 2notfers.

The darkest hour is when you can't find
the matches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

VIE vCNSON Blood Bhs A Eliair
Is warranted, is because it is the best
Blood Preparation known. 1t will posi-
lively cure all Blood Diseases. puriies the
whole system, and thoroughly builds up the
constitution. Remember. we guarantee it
J. M. Mixer. 1874 Water street. druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

A large number Of la'lies are in attendance
during the Beal trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

Grand May Bale" are reported to be in
progress Of preparation in various parts of
the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16

" No~ . ~s1a spsy sssi By sf pys
pepsia, use Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets.
They are a positive cure for dyspepsia, In
digestion, Flatu,ency and Constipation.
We guarantee them 25 and so cents.
J. M. Mixer, 1874 Water street, druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-16
Dileo.

In Canaan March %, of pneumonia, Mrs. sarah
j. withereu, aged Is years, II months and Is days
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-02
Cause of Decay in Steel.

1t has recently been discovered by a
board of naval experts at the United States
navy yard, Mares Island, Cal, that the
cause of the sudden deterioration in the
steel used in building the new cruisers
for the government is not due to the
ravages of a worm, as was supposed,
but is caused by the fungus peronosporus
infestans, SO well known as the cause of
potato rot.
With the delicate apparatus procured
by the government for testing the quail
ties and detecting fraud in metals in
tended for government uses, it has been
ascertained that the minute spoons or suds,
which float in the air, are introduced into
the metallic body while in the molten
state during the process of carbonization.
They also find that this form of steel rot
is alarmingly epidemic in much of the
government material.
A large and profitable field is open to
inventors and scientific men who will de-
wise means to arrest the spores of this
fungus as they are drawn into the car
bombing furnaces, or who can prevent
their growth and spread either in the
ingot or manufactured forms of STEEL
Detroit Free Press.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-02
People Susceptible to Hypnotism.

Persons of nervous constitution. and
In particular those subject to hvsteria.
are most apt TO fall into artificial sleep
There is then produced in them a pecu-
liar neurosis, hypnotism, having psychi
cal and physical characters of its own-a
genuine disease presenting a diversity of
symptoms. Hence hypnotic phenomena
ought not to be called forth rashly nor
without the precautions suggested by
medical science. Women are specially
susceptible to hypnotic manipulation par
ticularly during the period between the
18th and the Both year, when the ner-
vous system is in full activity. Young
men may be hypnotized, but it is very
difficult to produce hypnotic sleep in old
men or in children. Persons who in early
life are subject to natural somnambuism
or sleep walking are later in life good
hypnotic subjects, just as they are also
likely to be victims of hysteria and other
nervous complaints.
Many are the processes employed for
producing hypnosis. One that is very
frequently used consists in fixing the gaze
upon some bright object placed little
above the eyes and in front of the median
line of the forehead, so that visual fatigue
may ensue quickly, the eyeballs being
directed upward and inward This pro-
cess, or others of like kind, may he en-
ployed in the case of persons who have
never before been hypnotized But after
awhile, when the subject has. so to speak,
been educated. various more expeditions
methods may be employed. Thus Jet
of electric light or a violent blow struck
on gong near the ear of the subject will
quickly induce sleep. Again. in hypno-
tlzable persons, the surface of the body
often presents special points, 'hypnogenic
zones, as they are called, analogous to
the "hysterogenic zones" Simple pres
sure upon these produces hypnosis.
Even in the case of the most susceptible
individuals rarely does sleep appear when
they, for the first time, undergo the hyp-
nothing manipulations, however skilled
the operator may be. There is needed
complete surrender of ones will and abb
sence of all mental preoccupation, and
on the part of the company present abso-
lutte silence. In most cases exhibitions
Of hypnotization develop, at first, only
vague phenomena not easily classified,
foreshadowing, SO to speak, what will
follow later.-North American Review.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-02
Swiss and French Soldiers.

There is very little contrast between
the Swiss and French soldier. Both are
below the stature of the German, Eng
lish and American soldier; inferior intel
lectually and physically. The Swiss war;
rior wears Il cap helmet, which makes
him look at once like a member of a
rural band in America. 1t is of black
cloth, with deep blue trimmings and
with black silk braid about the edges.
The front is cooked and the rear slopes
and has the helmet brim. He wears a
navy blue cutaway coat, dark gray pan
falcons, and each is decked with very
narrow red cord. At his side is short,
heavy sword always. His side arms are
completed by five-shot 42-calibre re-
volver, heavy enough to be used as a
bludgeon in close quarters. Also like the
French soldier, the Swiss is armed with a
magazine needle gun, and is given SO
much active training that he is invariably
a fair marksman. In this, as nearly all
continental armies, there is by govern
ment authority an inducement for sol
diers to become fine marksmen. But
the pay of the continental soldier is SC
low and generally his service SO nearly
mental that he takes little interest in what
he does. The pay is about one-fourth
that Of the American soldier and less than
half of that paid the English. Phila-
adelphia Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-02
Water Changed to Blood.

There is an animalcule. sometimes
called the englena sanguinea. or the
blood red englena, which multiplies so
rapidly in some places that the surface
of the pool soon resembles great clot of
blood, to the wonder of those who see it
for the first time, and do not suspect the
cause. The little creature seems to be
abundant all over the known world, and
Ehrenberg, a German naturalist, who
discovered and named it, suggested that
the first plague of Egypt, when the water
was apparently changed into blood, as
narrated in the Bible, may have been
caused by prodigious and miraculous
increase of this little blood red infuso-
rian.
Within very recent times an apparent
change of water into blood has come to
the writer's notice in the White mount
aims, in northern New York, and in sew
eral places in New Jersey. The phe-
nomenon is not very rare. The creature
that causes this change has itself pecu-
liar color habit according to its age. In
early youth and middle life its color is a
vivid green; in maturity and old age it
assumes the crimson hue referred to, and
often the same individual may be both
green and red as either color reaches the
surface during the bodys movement,
each coming and going in wave that
flows across the little creature, or a
minute spot may be rosy red in the gen.
eral green. or an emeral island may ap-
pear in this miniature sea of crimson
Alfred c. Stokes, NJ. D., in Harper &
Young People.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-02

This treatment requires much perse-
verance and practice, otherwise it may
to some extent prove failure; but re-
newed vigor will always be in proper
ton to the practice. Be not discouraged.
First thing in the morning and last thing
at night rub the abdomen down the left
side and up the right in round circle,
also rub down the breast; now pace
across the room once or twice, and then
snap the lower limbs, like a whip lash,
for exercise. Now twist the lower limbs,
first on one side, then on the other. and
rock up on the toes. Now for the lungs
and abdomen first, take in half breath.
then exhale AN the air possible, then fill
the lungs to their full eapacity. walk
across the room and back, at the same
time throwing the arms back. Now in a
half breath send out every particle of air
till you see the abdomen working like a
bellows and you will soon become deep
breather. For more extended practice
in deep breathing the morning before
rising is a good time, provided there is
full ventilation and that the air inside is
as pure and fresh as that on the outside
Before a good fire wash the hands and
face. wet the back of the neck, arms and
lower limbs slightly, and rub down with
coarse towel. This is sufficient for a
beginner, but entirely inadequate for the
old, chronic dyspeptic.-J. N. Semple in
Herald of Health.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-02
A RELIGIOUS CEREMONY.
Curious Custom in the Tuscan Highlands.
Saints Bones-viIlage Lottery


Saints Bones-viIlage Lottery.
In the Tuscan Highlands at the village
of Cutipliano they keep high feast on the
9Th of August in memory of Saint Aure-
Illus and Saint 1ren@us, whose bones lie
in state in the town church. The sacred
remains exhibited on the holiday are pre-
served in richly gilt shrines, with glass
front and sides. The skulls are bare in
all their grinning hideousness; the rest
of the skeletons are happily hid in rich
costumes, the hands covered with silk
gloves and the feet with elegant stock
ings.
After mass is over in the church and
the people have been blessed, priest
standing at the altar holds up reliquary
containing the bone of q saint for the
alteration of the crowd. One by one the
men come up to the altar steps, devoutly
kiss the glass that covers the precious
bone, and drop copper or two into the
brass tray which is carried by an attend
ant. After each oscillation the glass is
carefully wiped with a napkin and then
presented to the next in order.
The women come after the men. The
faith OF these is apparently more lively.
They seem fully satisfied that by the act
of alteration they have committed them
selves to she effectual safeguard of the
saint, and they turn away their faces
radiant with peace and contentment.
Here comes a family group. mother
leading little girl by the hand with
baby on her arm. 1t is touching to see the
earnestness with which the mother presses
the pouting lips of her infant against
the sacred charm and the joy with which
she broods over him when she has thus
secured his salvation; behind comes an
old woman, wrinkled, infirm, alone in
the world, but the weight of her years
and trouble seems to grow light when
she has secured the good will and inter-
cession of the saint.
So they come in a long succession of
every age and condition, but all believ-
ing and devout. Long after the service
" over the worshippers remain absorbed
in prayer, kneeling in different parts of
the church, utterly lost to all that passes
around.
After leaving the church the Tuscans
repair to the village green, where lot
terry is in progress, and every one, from
the gray head to the toddling infant in
vests in ticket. They are very super
stitious about significant numbers. One
man chooses eight because his cat at
home has that number of kittens, an
other twenty nine because his son fell
and broke his leg on that day of the
month: still another fifteen because there
are that number of letters in the saints
name whom they celebrate.
Every one is in good humor while the
drawing takes place, and even if their
numbers are unsuccessful they leave with
the conviction that it will surely come
up on the next feast day. Foreign Letter.