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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-07-05
A Famous Doctor


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consisted in tscrng tho head cooi, il,s
feet warn, Alia ne bowels open. Ma4
fhis eminent physician hsrd IN ear ass.
and anean the merits q Ayers rnls
a. an sgarleHi. hr would eeTtaluly have
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distinguished sacorsaoIs arr dolhc
The celebrated nf. fafnsA efSh. "a
Noruifh. Conn, recommends Ayers
PILLS A. The best q al Tcae5.oa hr
Intermittent fevrrs
Dr l. " Fowler, 81 Bridesnu,,
Conn, says Ayers pills are highly
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about here make daily use Of ihcm
10 my practice
~. Mayhow. 81 New Bedford. Mass,
says Having prescribed many thou
sands Of Ayers Pills. in my practice.
can unhesiiaiingly pronounce them the
best caiharic in use J"
The Massachusetts State Assayer. DR..
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-10

the door of the death chamber guarde du
corps is stationed. and in the ante chamber are
several aids-de-canlp. Officers of all regilHents
I'LL the rooms. and the gardeners are continually
bringing il flowers. which are strewn the
floor During the short intervals that the mem
bers OF the family absent from the room.
few privileged persons are allowed to see the
corpse of the Emperor, which is half
sitting posture, leaning back against the pillows
on which he breathed his last The white bed
cover 10 without Crease and around the shoui-
ders white shawl is loosely tied His arms
are lying on the cover
Towards o'clock this morning the Emperor
became unconscious. and after that time was
not able to recognize anybody. The Empress
had been led away from her husbands bedside
before .his. and the Grand Duchess Of Baden
was SO overcome that she, too, had TO
heard throughout the
Prince William stood during the whole time at
the bedside and never once took his eyes of his
grandfather. All the Emperor moved
his arms, as if trying to raise himself. his chest
heaved; with deep sigh be fell back on his pill
low. and all was over. Those present tnen
kissed the hand of the deceased and the court
chaplain blessed him. No death struggle made
his last moments painful AS he lay the his
torieal iron bed which had been his companion
IN all the phases or his career, the expression OF
peace on his couutenance was a true reflex of
what his life had been during the last eighteen
years.
that after the long silence. which omi-
mons the Emperor's first remarks were about
military matters. Later on he conversed with
Prince Bismarck, and gave orders for his funeral
procession to proceed from the royal chapel.
Prince Bismarck ans wered: 1--WE have not got
far as that, your Majesty. and it will be some
time before we do. And besides, these things
have been thoroughly settled by your Majesty"
The doctors were much aston1shed to notice this
change for the better, but said that the
temporary Improvement was by means
proof of the crisis being past Prince Bismarck
and Count " on Moltke were more hopeful than
the doctors, and OF a different opinion, 'for."
they said, "a man with such look in his face is
not near death" But unfortunately the i'm
provement was only deceptive. 1t was the last
Pickering flame of life. the vitality of which had
surprised the world for many years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-10
THE NEWS IN OTHER CAPITALS.
TeIeerams of Coincidence from President
Cleveland and Secretary Bayard.

-TeIeerams of Coincidence from President
CieveIand and Secretary Bayard.
WAsHINGToN, March 9.-The official an
was received at the German legation early this
morning. The telegram was signed by Prince
Bismarck, and stated that the Emperor passed
peacefully away at half past this morning
Baron Won Ledwitz, charge d'affaires when
questioned upon the subject of the succession,
said that Crown Prince Frederick William be-
came Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia
Immediately on tbs death of his father, and now,
as always, If the question OF the incapacity of
the sovereign is raised it will be decided by the
two chambers OF Prussia. A telegram was
ceived at the Department of State, this morn
ing from Minister Pendleton at Berlin. an
nouncine the death of Emperor William. A
copy of the dispatch received by the German
charge daffaires from Prince Bismarck was
sent to the Secretary of State. The Secretary
of State, this afternoon, sent the following
cable message TO Minister Pendleton:
The President desires you to make known through
the Foreign OSe that TIE death of the ustrious and
venerable Emperor of Germany has deeply aroused
the and sympathy of the people of the United
States and their government. BAYARD.
The Secretary also sent a message to Baron
Ledwitz charge d'affaires. of which the follow
ing Is copy:
Baron-The melancholy tidings conveyed by your
of this date had already been received by tele
gram from Mr.. Pendleton, our minister at Berlin.
ilusrious and the people of the United States
viii fully sympathize with all Germany at tie bier of
Emperor William. Accept, Baron, the renewed as
n f. BAyARp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-10
WHEN INDICATIONS.
SATURDAY-Warmer; light rains.
A POPULAR SUBJECT

This country now has perhaps population
of 62, 900, 600. By the same count (there are
probably SO. 600, 900 inhabitants in European
Russia. AZ, OO0,OOO in Germany, 4O, 900, 900 in
Austro Hungary, 3s 600, 900 in France, ST.
600, 900 in Great Britain and ireland, 80 00O,-
900 in Italy, and 1900, 900 IN Spain. The
population of none of the other countries of
Europe reach 10000, 900. In July, $780,
when the next census comes, we will probably
show 81, 600, 900 inhabitants.
OF course the great question begins to
loom up "How shall these people be clothedp
We have already got a grip on it-on the
''loom." We stand right by the loom and
take cloth from it, cut and make it into gar
ments and ship it from our factory to our
stores, where we deliver at retail at wholesale
prices.
We are t'fy" on the hat question, too and,
as usual, get the advance buda-the first ones
to put FORTH We are putting them forth dali
ly according to the rule of low prices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-10
Other Deaths.

Z ST.. AUGUSTINE, Fla. March 9.-ATuch sorrow
was manifested here yesterday over the death of
S. V. Hardness. half-brother of H M. Flaeler.
Details of the sad affair meager. He left
Orlando. where he had recently made large
purchases, last week. for II trip to the
coast. His death occurred on board his yacht,
early Wednesday morning, when the vessel was
some forty miles from land He was sitting at
the stem of the boat. when suddenly he placed
his hand TO his side exclaimed ''Oh, my side,"
and staggered to the companion way The cap
tain assisted him to berth, but IN less than
hour he was dead Charlotte harbo= was made
as possible, and the BODY was sent TO
Orlando, where 1t met by MS nephew. ".
Harkness. The cause of his death was conges-
ton of the heart. The body was embalmed at
Orlando and will be forwarded to his home. IN
Cleveland. O. Mr.. Harkness was seventy years
old. and leaves widow, two daughters and
three sors.
ROME, March 9.-Cardinal Czacki died to-day
Of aroplexy He was born in 1884, and was
made cardinal in 1882.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-10

express nv thanks TO you and TO the Ministers OF
state for the devotion and loyalty witL which you ali
in the arduous charge which has devolved upon
leave here tomorrow. FREDERICK
The Emperor has also forwarded the following
ordinance to the Ministers of state on the sub
iect of public mournlng
With regard TO the national mourning which has
heretofore been customary will not order any
provision but will rather leave it to every German to
at the death of such monarch and how long he will
deem it appropriate to restrict participation in public
entertainments.
Emperor Frederick III was greatly disturbed
on hearing the news of his fathers death. but is
now much more tranquil He has received
hundreds of telegrams of condolences. His wife
has received many ladies and gentlemen who
have been in Frederick's service, and who called
to express their sympathy.
Preparations for the reception of the new SOW
ereign are actively going on at the palace be
will travel to Berlin by special train. which
will reach Turin on Saturday night. and Munich
at O'Clock Sunday morning. It is expected
that one of his Majesty's first steps win be the
granting of amnesty to political offenders.
Upon the receipt of the news of the Emperors
death at San Reno the Crown Princess rushed
into the garden of the royal villa. weeping Bit
terly. Composing herself, she returned 30 the
house and informed the Crown Prince, who inn
mediately dispatched DIR. Krause to Berlin to
make arrangements fors his return to the capi-
tai. San Reno dispatch says: 'erhe EN-
peror passed good day. He dined downstairs
with the family for the first time since the op-
Grafton was performed. He is looking forward
eagerly to his return to Berlin. The doctors
still have some fears that Inflammation Of the
lungs may result from the journey
The Emperor has been busily occupied In
reading and replying 60 the numerous kilograms
he has received from all parts of Europe. He
express es himself as quite ready for the journey
to Berlin. He has refused to take
short cut through the Gardens of the Hotel
Mediterranse to the railway station in order to
avoid the town, because, he says, the people
would be disappointed His departure, how
ever. will be of emi-private character, as the
public is to be excluded from the platform.
DR.. Mackenzie is taking the greatest care in re-
gard to the warming of the carriages
The Crown Prince becomes Emperor without
any forrnality beyond the ordinary. The new
monarch will not perform any act of government
until his predecessor is buried. or until he has
taken the oath to support the Constitution.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-10
sacr,tic.. IN C,garettes.

ELMIRA, N. Y, March 8 Madame Modjeskas
rosy-eheeked maid smokes cigarettes, and this
seductive habit cost her mistress dearly to-day.
Modjeskas property man was unloading the
actresses baggage fror. her special car when
flame burst from large hamper, Wherein were
packed Modjeskas most costly dresses. The
hnery destroyed before the fire could be
extinGuished. The maid was smoking cigarettes
when she packed the dresses into the hamper in
Blnghamton last night. and n spark must have
dropped in and smoldered. Beside the beauti-
tul dresses, Modjeska had elegant lace fan
destroyed, and other mementoes aud presents
which can never be replaced. The charming
ectresg grleYes sorelY oYer her loss
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-10
THE NEW RULER.

Ferederick HI, as His First Official Act, Re-
Thanks TO bismarck.
BERLIs. March 9-The Reichs Anzeiger an
nounces that the Chancellor has received the
following telegram from Emperor Frederick:
SAN REMo March 8.
AZ this moment OF deepest sorrow. at the decease
q the Emperor and King. my beloved father, must
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-10
Railroad Aeent I.dicted.

HASsIBAL. No.. March 9-The grand jury
OF the United States Conrt has returned an in
dietment against George K Toser, agent at this
point Tor the Missouri Pacific railroad. The
indictment is composed of ten counts 1T IA
claimed that June 10. 1887. Mr.. Toser, as agent
for the road. received greater compensation for
transporting goods for Hayward Bros. grocers,
than was allowed under the law He was taken
before the United States commissioner and
was held IN bond Of 81 600 20 make his appear
anee at the Dext United States District Court
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-10
rather ana six sons chargsa with Murder.

BoNHAM Tex, March "a sensation has
been created here by the arrest at Ravenna, of
Joel Barnet. of the wsalthiest and best
known farmers in this county, together with ak
of his grown sons, all charged with a murder
committed in 1856. The victim was old man
Morgan, hermit. who was killed for his money,
about 81 300 Soon after the murder was COM
mtted suspicion fastened on Will Grier.
who had fed the country. but subsequently,
arrested and is now in Jail in this place. No
one suspected the Barners OF complicity in the
crime until few days 1t Was rumored
that a man named Adams was summoned before
the grand jury, where he stated that he
the murder COMMITTED by Barnet and his sons.
The arrest has caused much excitement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-10
A woman Professor in the West.

WATERLOO. Ia, March "A notable event
in the history Of the University of Michigan is
the election OF DR. Hattie Allen. of this city. to
in that institution. She is the first woman ever
chosen 10 post Of this nature in Western
university.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-10

THE body - more susceptible to benefit from
Hoods Sarsaparilia nov than at any other sea-
son. Therefore, take il now.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-10

sion also think that am acting in accordance with
your feelings in closing the session shall give you
notice in writing of the next sitting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-10
With Almost His Last Breath He Pro-
tested Against War with Russia.

Prince Bismarck Announces the Emperor's
Death in the Reichstag and President Put
kamer in the Lower House of the Diet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-10
GERMANY'S DEAD EMPEROR
Details of the Last Hours of the Long
and Eyentful Life OF Kaiser Wilhelm.

Deaths Approach Was Noted at Two O'clock
Yesterday Morning, but the Venerable Mon
arch fingered Until Half-Past Eight.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-07-20
RAILROAD OFFICIALS.

No one who has travelled on the Lake
Shore II. r. has failed to notice the friend.
ly treatment OF passengers by the conduct
or and the courteous department OF officials.
The SnperinIendants at The depots have
pnt 'he rooms IN lie best order for the
comfort OF the travelling public, II is
well worth the time and money to take a
trip occasionally II only for the purpose OF
perieciIng ones self in punctuality and
kindly department. "Clear the Track"
"Lookont for the Engine" "On Time,r
GAN Aboard" Keep off The Platform .
"Tickets," "Checks," "This Train will
stop at next Station" "rwenty Minutes
for dinner" with once in while steam
whistle or ringing Of the bell are II. Il.
expressions which greet our eyes and ears
aud remind us that we are in a christian
country and that we are dealing with
men who know just how to do their duty
and how code Of social intercourse thai
Is we'll written out in the Golden Rule. In
my late trip near Cleveland, en- route to
Virginia, overheard person say, "The
Lake Shore always takes good care of lis
passengers" soon had All opportunity
TO test The truthfulness OF the assertion,
for being violently Ill could not have
been better cared for had been among
friends ut home. My thanks are especial
ly due TO the conductor aud Superinlend-
ent Hale, OF Fremont. IL ia my convic-
lion that railroads as they are now con
ducted a'e not only aids TO civilization,
but are also models OF Christian deport-
ment. VIA.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-07-20
A WELL KEPT SECRET.
Why and How the United States Got
Alaska Of Russia!

The Springfield Mass Union tells as a
well-kept secret the following:
Prof Geo. b. Wilcox OF Chicago, reveals
in the Congregatlonaist Il well kept secret
Of onr late war. He says HAT the pnr-
chase OF AInska from Russia 10y the United
States government in 1867 was really not
for The acquisition Of more territory, but
was for the pnrpose OF paying II debt OF
the war which President Lincoln and
Secretary Seward contracted. Al the lime
during the war, when il looked ~ though
England and France were going to take
hold and help The Coniederaay in earnest,
President Lincoln secured from Russia a
fleet oi war vessels to llcly defend our ports
and assist in maintaining the blockade oi
the rebel ports. The presence 0i Russian
vessels of -"ine of our hnrhnfs WAS II nys-
terry at the time, aud they Disappeared ny
myslefiously M they came. Their depart.
IRE wns due to lie fact that the appreleni
ed danger from England and France did
not maerinl'ze, and then the question
arose how Russia could he compensated
President Lincoln had used hi4 war pow
Ell freely, and Congress had backed him
MP, hut there was ~ bill for millions, and
he feared hat lie would lie criticised for
iucurring it, allhnugh II was u wi-e thing
10 do when he did il. While the Prc-iden
| WIS hcsilniing how To get at H. the waI
closed, and the President was asssssinaipd,
and Mr. Seward was lett Ia solve the prob
lem. Russia wanted the money, bnt she
appreciated the situated and waited
most pnrienliy. Finally the pr iecl Of
getting Congress to author re the purchaFe
ol Alaska WAS hit upon, N d the 900, 900
that WIS paid Russia for Alaska was real
| ly in payment for The fleet bill, and Al
well kept that General W. #. Sherman
heard OF IL for the frat time in Russia,
and he KEEP the story 10 himself until re-
cent army reunion. Secretary Seward
must have shared with some of the con-
gressmen his secret Of the real reason why
he wanted Alaska bought, at time when
the United States government needed
money more than territory, but il he did
they guarded well his confidence. The com.
plete history Of our late war IL yet to be
written, and generations yet to come will
read with wonder and with admir-
alton Of the coHsnmate ability display
ed by President Lineoln and his cabinet,
no less than Of the marvellous patriotism
and courage that were displayed on land
and sea by army aud navy.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-07-20


Tho following two paragraphs from
Field Marshal Halstead, during the trials
and struggle offs the Chicago Convention
10 the Commercial Gazette, the leading
Republican paper of Ohio, will probably
account for the extreme quiet around
the Gubernatorial mansion at Columbus
since the closing hours Of Il conven-
ton, also for strenuous efforts of the
straight Republican papers to quiet down
the discussion as to how 1t was done,
who done it, and why it was not done
at all, at all
"Pehaps something may be done for
the harmony of the Ohio delegation be-
fore Monday. The pressure will be
great, but the trouble is deep seated and
at once aggravated and irritating.
There are hard and bitter feelings and
sharp and rugged words and unhappy
arrangements. The Republican party
of Ohio will be fortunate If there ID not
provision made for factions that will
be troublesome while the present genera
tion OF politicians survives"
"The resolution of the Governor TO
give his aid in nominating Blaine seems
TO haye been made suddenly, and the
news was as unexpected as it was un-
welcome. II seems to he a great mis-
mistake. and that, among other things,
because il is lad for Blaine"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-07-20
Brace Un.

You are feeling depressed, your appetite l.
poor, you are bothered with Headache, you are
fdgetty, ner yous, and generally GU, of sorlse
and want to brace mp. Brace mp, but not with
stimulanis, spring medicines, or bitlers, which
have for their basis very cheap, bad whisky
which stimulates you for an hour, and then
leaves yon in worse condition than before.
What you want is au Alternative that will puri-
fy vour blood, start healthy action of Liver and
Kidneys. restore your vitality, and give re-
uewei health and strength. Such medicines
you will iinl in Electric Bilters. and only 5
cents bottle at a. Il. Champney's Drug Store.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-07-20

The Republicans of the Sixth Cangress-
ional district will hold their Convention
at Bowling Green on Wednesday next,
July 25th. We have heard Of no op-
position 10 Hon. NJ. NJ. Boothman for \
denomination tor the second nomination.
anu have seen no cause for opposi .
While we may differ with him aud the Re.
publican party's views ON the tariff quest
ion, We have regarded onr Represenlive in
Congress as an honest upright man, intend
Ing to do what Is right, and will do so as
far rs lie can consistently without break
ing faith with party cancuses, which in a
measure rule party action more in the
interest OF corruption than with honest
intent in late years.
The Washington Critic of the 18th inst,
in spenking OF the new members Of Con-
giess who have made their mark during
the past session of Congress, thus speaks
OF Mr.. Boothman:
"Another Ohio member who has come
to the front as a plainstakng Represent
ative is NJ. II. Boothman, Congressman
Hills snccessor. Mr.. Boothman possesses
considerable personal magnetism, and
whenever lie makes a speech he ia always
snre of a hearing. He has delivered sew.
eral speeches this session, but the one
yesterday on The wool question, to use
the vernacular, "took the pie" 1t was
mn able presentation of facts from
protection standpoint. and during his re-
marks the House paid the closest, atlen-
ton. Mr.. Boothmsn's correspondence is
very voluminous, aud he makes il n
point 10 give his personal attention to
the smaIlest request from constituent" !"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-07-20

wore always winning smile, aud che Is
ful demeanor. The ladies' instantly APP
pealed 10 The latter; but he was n good
officer, and knew how to obey as we'll as Ia
comnond.-Slr George nskcd for the col-
onel, their father. lie was ont, aud not
eHlec'e" nome
Vile provided arms for some ul the
malitiaY' continued Sir George. There
seemed slight ncqnicsccnce on the part
oil the ladies', which was followed Iy these
Words VI am sorry TO lie guilty OF ~,
npparant nciviIily; but your fuhcr has
mainly assisted in nrmng the militia, and
must now do my duty. In ten minutes
time ! must sci lire to Ibis huisr; thrte-
lore use that period IN removing yot =
most Valuable ellrcis, lor nj the expiration
ul ih"yc ten minutes, ! shall give orders to
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selves on their knees, begged, implored,
ufgen anu prayed the Admiral to depart
ana leave them to their home and to their
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