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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15
3. y. vIuson; pruggl.I.

IAroRfast THE faet cannot b.
too often stated, or too strongI,
urged upon the public. that tlib MA
jority Of the soda in market is mol
only very unhealthy, bat actual,
a slow poison, causing TEETH to de-
cay, and bringing on disease gener-
ally Thanks 10 sci nce, skill, per.
seyefancc and energy, that the MAJ
still lives who invented J. Monro,
Tayl0r's Gold Medal, which has
ard is still doing such great won
ders in the culinary department
We say that one trial will convinc,
the most skeptical that there is non
otter TO be cnmparedwith it. No.
OF our merchants have u for sal,
Depotli3 Liberty Street, New York
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

Having In our official capacity as mem
b"rs Of the Plymouth, Pa, Hospital
COMMITTEES, been a.keito test aud prove
The effectiveness Of mai,y different arti
rles 10 be used Us dislnfectants in sich
rooms aud as preventative. OF iufectIou,
levers, report that Darbys prophylactic
huid has been thoroughly tested during
the recent Typhoid epidemic Ia this place.
Il proved most eillrarious IN staying tht
spread u the fever. 5 A. DAyKSPoEr,
u. IL. ARMSTRONG, o. NJ. LAScE,
>. a. Orr, rnos, REpR.
JANIS LEE. ia
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15
Fort Gay, w. va.

Or. Black returned last Saturday night
from business trip to Paintsville.
John d. Stoue and Lat l,amron, of
CaIletisburg, are IN our village.
Rey. Burwell ALsrs will soon move to
Hampton City. Quite a number OF our
! aJQr's creek friends are leaving
,Afew Of our cilizens pretend t. be so
far on that they car raise knocking
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

DR.. Ely, well known Throughout
this sectlon,, and formerly 4 news
PAPER proprietor in Catlettsburg,
lied OH the 18th inst, AZ hia HON,
IN the above named place. He huc
been ii III health Tor some faonibs.
He was a member Of the |. B. q. F.,
and a number OF the members from
Tins county attended the burial yes
terday. The deceased was the au-
thor Of the Big Sandy Valley, a
history oil this section recently pub
nshed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

4 DR.. J. H. ,MqLeap's Strengthening
Cordial and Blood Purifier, by IL
yitalising properties, will brighten
pale cheeks. and transtorma pale,
haggard, dispirited woman into ope
pfsparkling health and beauty VI
per bottle at Freese & Norris.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15
4 Candid Ackh;o wledkmstt,.

extract from a letter of IA, ID W. At
Ainson, Sloan Springs, Ark
Il know that many pliysicipns are
very much .prejudicvd l,gaiils, ~ pro, ri
rlafy medicines, aud thlluk sometimes
toulisliy 50 Lam, however, willing u
acknowledge uerit wherever It. issleserv-
I'd. have prescribed ,Simmoiis' Ijy1
Regulator, audhaye given IT. n platty
thorough trial myself, ami think II do
serves all the praise IL ivcepc-. have
Watched use lar the last five ears anu
do not know of u more popular medicine
ny patients praise IL Very highly and Il
gives good results Wherever ii is used.''
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

HkRfAFTER Until | get GOO
first class worn nan to place il
'hrrge of nv store n Louisa, | ol
Mr. Brown will he in Louisa, fir.
moor below postofiice, on Tuesday,
nd Wednesdays, ready to do re-
pairing and attend to your wants
Remember our motto - Homes
aor for honest prices .GALLup,
jeweler 4 Opticinn
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

PA McGhee and w L. Rainvs,
OF Huntington, ". Va, have just
fitted up the photograph gallery op
posIte She Chattnroi Hotel, and are
prepared to do all kinds of photo
copying, enlarging, ferro
typlng and everything in their lin
in the besrslyle. Satisfaction guar
lnteed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

A number Of persons from this
place and catlettsburg will soon
leave for Hot Springs, where they
will spend a few weeks. Mrs. R. J.
Prichard and Mrs. H. w. Ferguson
are among those who will go from
Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

An exchange says; give your
job printing to home newspapers,
and tnen whom itcomes 10 making
local notices Of improvements
changes, &c, it is easter for the ed
itor to do so in a whole-souled man
ner, than if he knows you take your
printing to some little side Office or
send il away from home"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

INA a,drellable hedieinel are the best
oSN 70 depend upon. Ac'cfg Blonl Ell.
ixIr has been prescribed for years for all i'm
purities Of the Blood. In every fcrmofScrof.
ulous, syphilitic or Mercurial diseases, Is Is
invaluable. For Rheumatism. his no eqrsl
X. +. Vnison Druggist
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15
BIRTHS

Born, on Thursday, the 9Th inst,
to Mr. and Mrs, A. Snyder, a fine
boy.
Mo the wife Of @. G. LefIingwell,
on the lith inst, daughter weigh
ing II pounds.
\ Also, on the 18th inst, to the
vile of +. A. Jones. daughter.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

For letter.headei note heads, en-
telopvs. posters, tags, or ANYTHING
IN the job-printing lide, call at this
Office.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

Pains in the small u Tue back in
iicate diseased condition r. q he
Liver Of kldueys, Mqieh may IF en-.
ally removed by he use q l3s,J J. II,
AcLean's Livel aud Kidney Baln
$40 per bottle AZ Ffcesoi& Norlls'
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

The very disagreeable weather Of
Saturday evening inierEsred seri.
susly with tie success u The oyster
mite at the Nj, L. Church. Il was
not failure, however.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

: Died, on list Tuesday, at his
home on Tug river, about four
nilas above This plrce, Vim. Fra
10y, one Of the oldest citizens Of the
county. -.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

RkHovAL.-l have removed iily
tio6k Of Millinery Goods from the
Old Hotel to the first door below
Inc Post Office. MAGGIE HATCHER
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

Coal Z CEsTs - Remele is
lioN selling Peach Orchard nut coal
IL SIX cents per 6ushcl and lump
coal at seven cents.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

y vow . .sf' ID. . Pssy.s: ssf d ss B2s
1oPsis. use Acksr's Dyspepsia TABLETS
hey are positive cure for Dyspepsia, In
igestion. Flatulency and Constipation
W guarantee them. % and 30 cents
4 f.vmson, Druggist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

All Lawrence County Teachers
whose scbqol closed between Jan.
10th, and Feb, 18TH, are requested
20 call at my otlice and get the 20
bsr-cent Of their money s.,8
Il. q. MovLuRE, Co. Supt.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

The cross,tie business is at pres
snt one Of the leading enterprises OF
this county. Mr.. Al. Heaberlin
j. conducting the principal part Of
the business.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

Jesse Shannon has been OH duty
as a Chattaroi fireman fOt several
DAYS on account Of the sickness OF
his child.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

w. j. Crutcher, OF Peach Orchard.
spent Sunday IN town, and leit on
Mohdsy for Cincinnati, To purchase
FOODS for the q. W. NJ. 4 NJ. Co,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

y Mrs, Northub and daughters re-
turned Tuesday from d visit Of sew.
eral weeks 10 tlotida, Cincinnati,
and other places
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

He. sullivan will soon open
aJewelry store in the next door 10
the pos, Office
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

Harry Cooley, Of Callettsburg, is
10 ,ewa, representing the interests
bf Patton bros.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

Miss Georgia Johnson has return.
ID from n long visit to relatives at
Point Pleasant W. Va,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

jOsr RECEIVED The finest line
Of Corsets ever brought TO the city,
n Hughes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

Messrs. w. w. Marcum and d. J
Burehett were down the river last
week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

\ Henry jenkins il erecting a black
smith shop on the corner 81 Main
Gross aud Perry streets.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

"Unclo' George Shannon is able
te DO out again, after serious i'll
ness,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

Next week VI shall publish II
review Of the business aud business
fnen oil Louisa
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

y Representative Hughes spent Sat.
trday, Sunday and Monday iii town,
returning 70 Frankfort Monday
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

NON,N tribe win any Throa,
Lung Disease. II you la
a Cough or Cold, or tho children 6.
threatened with Croupo hopping Cougl
use Acker'i Eps llsh Kennedy and prove.
further trouble. II Is . positive cure
and we guarantee Il. Price 10 and Joc
RE- yinsip, Druggist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

commissioners Court adjourned
t5t Friday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

> Judge Stewart is attending court
4 Pres,on-burg,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

Capt. d. X. Weis, of Ashland, was
n town las: week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

Miss Mary Burns has recovered
from sever, spell oil sickness.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

Miss Dora vinson wac visiting in
JaIiettsburg last week,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

:, Josh York, OF Calleltsburg, is Wis.
ing in Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

Mrs. ~. J. Prichard was visiting
Ia Catlettsburg last week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

= Mr. n. II. Burns returned satur.
I'y from Pikeyille.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

Gauger John Rice has been as
signed To duty at Frankfort.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

lie. sullivan went to Ashland
yesterday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

George Thornuury, OF Catletts.
burg, was IN town this week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15
We ve0soM Blood shy A S;,.,;

b warranted, Il because Il IL the best
Blood Preparation known. Il will posi-
lively euro Ill Blood. Diseases. purifies the
Eholssystem, and thoroughly builds up the
constitution. Rsnsmbsr, We guarantee Il.
AZ n Vu,.nu Druf.ts
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15
NJ MlgMN alssi..1r:. h s.ss

soo.h.r Al hand. l, Is the only safe
medicine yei made that will remove all
infantile disorders. II contains no Opium
~ Morphine. but gives the child natural
~ 5rvfa pain. Price Is ssnia. Sold BY
X. y. viuson; Druggist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

VII ply.regularly betne, n Ironton
nd Louis daily, Price Inv as the
owesl towing especially solo ted.
Freieht rccpted through ia + he
vil'e and MI points below WI go
- Tth River YhentR YER iiere ii
rib IN sight The bolt !, . fixt' fe
i, .neliide sc have 6oihe . st y.
PaS,epgerh and shippers r;,n rriy
> he 'ng on ii'ne glwdys Il this
~ n FREESR, Supt
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-03-15

FsHsOAY, MAncu 10Th, 1888.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-11-22

last vsrL'- l~-G, muj,tcl the fit! -iNth N"l
urg oi tJaf .dual.l, agricultural uapcr the Maine
F.r!ayr
Amr, T.. II Heller 81. AE-u~ta, lH." -, member
,f tI,. N1l,,.y .J.Ur,.l Stan. H;. hrpn aprOiutCd
,,lrt,.... > Il,,,
'Nli't ' 'f-'' '' ''' '"'i'''''''' ' '''
Conn.
THc l'aiiy tNeurr''t i"l1Hai ""~ ASa'h enlarge"
,,i b tl. f-i,- If l!tI-,l:,y la~t aud l. uuW tt"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-11-22
News Of the Granges.

Waldo County Pomona Grange met with
Victor Grange at Sear>mont, NoE. 18th. l>t,
opening exercises: ID. six Oranges represent
eli IN Waldo and two in knox county; Sd.
fifth degree conferred ON fourteen members:
4th. music by the choir: 9TH, reading by Jennie
Mcfarland; 6ih, Topic: what are our ohlig:i-
lions, and 10 what extent are they binding up
on Us AZ patrons: Opened by Bro. VI. b. Hunt
followed by Bros. Keen. Bartlett. Clement,
La>scll. Packard, stone, Morcy, Barker. IIar-
riman, Randall, and sisters stone, Keen and
Others 9TH. song by Carrie Moody: Sth. decIa-
nation by +. Wilson; 9th. song by E>tec
Holmes; l0lh, recitation by Ncttic Alexander.
A vote Of thanks was extended to Victor
Grange for courtcsitS received. lllh, closing
exercises. The committee ON time, place and
programme reported a> follows: Dee. 1lth.
with Mystic Grange, Belmont. 1>t. opening
exercises; I'd, reports: Sd, comforting fifth de
gree; 4th, music; 9TH, appoint committee; 9Th,
recess: lth, topic: should Oranges national and
subordinate use their influence against trusts:
Opened by NJ. b. Hunt. Sth. poem by Oracle
Bowen; 9th, recitation by Nette Alexander:
10th, select reading by +. ID. Hunt: lith. mr-
sic; 18th, Recitation by Helen Jordan: 18Th
song by Carrie Moody l4th, closing exercises.
q. {. Cammett. Sec pro tenn.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-11-22
The Nicaragua Canal.


rms VERMONT LEGISLATURE GRANTS \
CHARTER To TIr rEoMOrtK.
The act incorporating he Nicaragua Canal
Company passed the Vermont Legislature
November lGjh. II is the same act which was
introduced into the United States Senate last
session by Senator E,lmund> Acting on the
advice OF Mr.. Elm,md>, who drew the bill, the
parties interested in the enterprise decided to
ask the Vermont Legislature for charter.
Several of the incorporaior> named in the act
are Ncrmontcrs. inrludiu" Mr.. Frederick Bill
ing> and Colonel Franklin Fairbanks. The
other gentlemen interested in the scheme are
Hiram Hitchcock. proprietor of the Fifth Ave
nue Hotel. cN-lul.c Charles l.. Daly and 9th
er prominent New Workers.
The Gentlemen named appeared before a
j"int legislative committee last week to testify
conccrnln- The proposed measure. The pro
molcr> OF the enteri rise stated that they were
all ready to begin actual work on the caiia is
sonn a> 81 charter coul! lie obtained
1t Was shown that all necessary concessions
had been granted for the route from the Near
a@uan and Costa !iican governments. and also
that the preliminary surveys had been COM
pleted FOR the canal. The route chosen has
been surveyed several times; twice hv eNpe,li-
tion> sent out by the United States govern
lGctt.
During General Grants administration it
WAS approved A. the most practicable and
feasible route for ship canal through the
American l>thmus. after technical cXanina-
ton extending OYER several years.
The detailed estimates of the cost of con-
>triIcton. amouning to $50 200 900. have been
examined and accepted by eminent engineers
in this country and Europe. over S:,00.O0o
has been expended in preliminary work. and a
force Of engineers has recently completed the
final surveys for the canal. The Nicaragua
association has secured from the government
of Nicaragua most liberal concessions allow
ing two years and Il half within which to com
menre operations. grant Of 10000 acres of
land and Immunity from taxation. imports and
duties for ninety-line wears.
1t is computed that a traffic of over four mil
lion tons awaits the opening Of the canal
Hiram Hitchcock, of New York. will be elect
ed president Of the company. The company
has assurances from American and foreign
capitalists that funds for buiIdn" the cana
will be f0rthcomiuw
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-11-22
Apple Butter,

About q year ago you asked whether the
making Of the above wa, among the lost
arts" and TO iul-e by the recipe for making
il. which q writer gave you. I don't wonGer.
wiil give lou The DID Pcnnsy Nania plan. that
we used to' make by ald which We -till follow
here fftS wears later
10 forty gallon. Of good sweet cider made
from sound, ripe apples. Use three bushels of
select apple~. The cider should be boiled down
to one-third or little less before putin. in the
apples. which should be pared clean, all specks,
bruises. seeds and seed cavities removed. They
may be quartered or cut into eighths if very
large. II i'll hurry the apples can be boiled
~ lillle WateI before putting into the cider.
STIRRING should commence as seon aS the fruit
gets ,ott and be kept up carefully until done.
Al All times prevent the flames of fire striking
the kettle above the line of contents.
When boiled down to ten gallons it will be
done andt will be an article fit for a king. Put
in earlhen vessels and when cold dip clean white
paper into good whiskey or brandy and lay il
over the tops. In four months from making,
II kept in garret (the best place. the jars can
he inverted on a floor or shelf without running
out. Will keep for years, and if made with the
right kind Of apples, such as Rambo and Smoke
house or Bellhower, will become as smooth as
cheese. GNick's Magazine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-11-22
Brighton Cattle Market.

BRIGHTON. N0v. l3. lrSS.
Amount of live stock nj mark't-Cattlc, ll1o.
Sheep and lambs ltiJ: Swine 10 800. Horses, IL
veal Calves, To-.
Number from the different States: Western cat
tie, tiS; Massachusetts cattle, l20: New York cat
lie, l1o; Northern and Eastern cattle. 2I5: Conncc-
tirut cattle, ,, Western sheep and lambs. i3lo:
Maine sheep and lambs 225: Western swine, 49,
.on; Massachusetts store pigs. 30.
Prices of Beef Cattle T. 100 h live weight
Extra, So 3laG 30; first quality, - 30 a g 90:
"a quality, - 7ja5 90; third quality, II 25a4 30
poorest grades Of coarse oven. COWS, bulls, sta4s
Texan, Colorado, etc, - .,1al 90.
Brighton Hides 80. Y ID: Brighton Taow. 81
a. iir h; Country Hides, g. at4sc t ]. Country
Taiow, y, a3lsc T. III; Calf skins, laGc = II, Dairy
Skih-. - 0ilc each. Lamb skins, 7bc : each. cN
Gr h h.
Working oAen-The supply during the past week
was larger than the demand, therefore spectators
and jothcrs Were obliged to holi stock over; drov
ers who mad this class of stock disposed ut it. and
IN many sales the values were lower than they cost
IN the country. sales made ranged from -91d 40
II pair. %irihing from feet inches tu feet i,
inches, and weighed from 26n3 to $500 ID f pair.
Milch Cow, and Smiu2cre.-1radc during thc
past week nas been more satisfactory than Tor
several weeks past strong demand was noted
lor extra ChuIre dairN COWS and -prinucIs. w
note sales / nov laiicl COW. SO: ; new mil,n
cows, - each, springer; SO. : new mIirh eov-
SIS for both: } mich cows, 81 y head spring
"r-, !, to each, new mlch cows, SOU each - miich
COWS, So 4 head: new milCh COWS, a. each. j
mlicil COWS, 50 each; new mich COW. 2i2 :
mich cows Sj3 each, new mich COWS, so each
nlioh COWS. $40 each , new mich cows @ii each
new milcl COWS, - T. head.
Veal talVcs-Il9dc WIS fair an the Offering,
were Ilkcn ut values about same as last week.
Quotations Choice -, as " H.; ordinary. f. n5c /.
Ii common, Ia a3 sc T. Il. bobs, Si1 - each
store tattle-Reeeipts light. demand full The
offerings in fair condition lur sau4hterjng ouuta-
tloo- earrings, Sl2aIi; u-ycar--od-. 81 q3l !.
Three year olds. 81 a35.
>horl and Lambs ihe arrivals we're All from
The West and consigned 10 -laHGhterers taken dj
rect from th" c;}S To- the slaughter houses. costing
ia ~lt.atHt 4 -. y. 4. ,.,f. ~
live weight.
swine - The arrivals from the " st were
ron~igned wholly Ia home siaughterrIs and were
taken lir"tt from the cars to tho slaughter houses
Quotations v r-tern fat hogs, - 2uaG ~ t. lN0 n
live weight country dressed .a7 act-. T. r. store
in light supply, the demand slow. tlio-, offer
brought to- market from the nciglIhorin cities and
towns. an disposed of in all manner of way from
- lorSio t. head, and from ia l0c l. III live weight.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-11-22
Thanksriying Dav.

Governor Marble has issued the following
Thanksgiving bay address:
Among the traditions inherited from our
fathers is the observance OF a day of thanks
giving praise and fe>tiyity near the close of
every year. The memories that cluster round
this cherished legacy cause its return to be
hailed by the people Of Maine with pleasure
and gratitude.
ln recognition of this Christian and appro-
pirate custom now established in all the States
of this Mon and in accordance with the re-
commendation Of the President OF the United
States. with the advice If the Executive Coun-
ell. hereby designate Thursday, the twenty
ninth day of November, next, IS a day of
Thanksgiving and Prayer.
ON that occasion. let us forego our usual vo-
cations. and in appreciation of the blessings of
peace health and comfort that have been so
generously showered upon us As a people
throughout the year, lift up our hearts to
Him who doeth all things WILL in earnest
thoughtfulnesS and praise.
And appeal TO all those who are the re-
cipients Of plenty to remember "tliat they have
ihr poor with them always" that thus remenl-
beii:.. out of their allowance in deeds of chari-
tv, ami with liberal hand they minister to the
sick and dispense material aid to the poor and
unfortunate, TO the end that all may enjoy as
fully as possible the siXty-eighth Thanksgiving
Day anniversary of our State.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-11-22

A paper local CORE spondcncc read at a re
cent annual meeting Of the New York Editorial
Association ahounds i'll excellent hints and sug
gcstons, some of which reproduce for the
guidance of the Journals corps OF srondents
Write proper names very plainly.
Write only side of the sheet.
l;c bricf in statement and sparinG in comment.
When You have nothing to say on any subject,
say nothing.
''>hort items and lots of them was the homely
rule given by country editor to correspondent,
once upon Il time; and il is Il capital one.
Don't say "eyc" when YOU mean evening. Tues
eve" is the night before Christmas.
Ii3rdyS send yoHr letter on WoH80y bJ the hF&
1adH II anything important occurs after the letter
has been nailed and you can send II in time Tor
that weeks issue, send it as postscript OF addcn
dun. Many good letter has been lost to the
world because it reached the editor too late to
have it put into type.
Remember it is the privilege of the editor to
omit any portion of your letter he may not care 10
print-that whoever writes what appears, the ci
itor is responsible for it, and has the right To say
what may and what may not go into the columns.
His view of propricty and eNpedlency Is from
standpoint altogether different from yours, and
however he may misjudgc, he VIII be pretty nkeiy
to assert his prerogative When your supply OF
envelopes runs out, write for more. Make the
request at the end of your regular letter and not
on the back of a sheet.