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New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-02-22

The interest-bearing debt of the Unit
ed States, not counting the guaran-
teed Pacific Railroad bonds, for which
the roads are security, is now only
$077, 100000 in round figures. At
the present rate of excess OF govern
ment receipts over expenditures the
whole debt would be wiped out in not
much over six years, while the last
$730,0O0,OOO or so OF bonds out
standing do not mature for twenty
years. This simple statement shows
the size of the surplus problem pretty
clearly.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-02-22
Crimes and Criminals.

At Utica. N. Y, c. A. Day was executed
for the brutal murder OF his param our
Johanna Rosa Cross.
Matthias Jaracek OF New Prague, MINI,
murders his wife, fatally shoots his young
daughter and takes his own life.
Charles w. V. Benedict, the young man
caught in Chicago with lot OF burglar
tools in his possession and who was
thought to have had something to do with
the Smell murder, is wanted at Marshall
town, Iowa, where his father is proprietor
OF a mill and is worth $50, 900.
At Paris, KY, Mrs. Rebecca Aker, aunt
and guardian for Miss Cynthia Embree
handsome young lady, aged about twenty,
has filed suit against Charles N. Higgins,
wealthy young lad aged nineteen, for the
seduction OF Miss E1nbree, placing the
damage at 5000 There was born to
Miss Embree a son about two years ago.
Young Higgins is now attending school in
New York.
At Stewartsville, Mo-, frighttul tragedy
was committed on the stock farm of j. j.
Everett. William Bull, an employe, shot
and killed Miss Ella Everett daughter of
the proprietor OF the farm and then killed
himself. Bull asked Miss Everett to
marry him and she refused. He then re-
quested a private interview with her,
which was refused. Bull then drew a pis-
toll and shot her in the head, killing her in
stantly, and then went to an adjoining
room and shot himself in the temple, DIV.
ing in few minutes.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-02-22

The great progress made by the
Russian Military Railroad in Asia
may be estimated when it is stated
that the first train passed over the
great bridge which has been built
across the Oxus on January Is. The
bridge is 6,375 feet long. Gen. Aune-
koff and the Bey OF the district were
passengers in the train. The Russians
are getting very near the gates OF
India.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-02-22

offences for the six months ending 1855,
364. The number Of persons being boy
cotted at the end of July, 1887, was. $40,
whereas now it was only 20S. He claimed
that the figures adduced justified coercion.
and proved the governments policy sue.
gceSSflIl
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-02-22

The Electrical Review says that the
lightning rod is a relic of superstition,
and that the day will come when a.
lightning rod on house will be re-
gardedin the samelight as a horseshoe
over q door.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-02-22
The Record of Casualties,

By the breaking OF grip Kansas City
cable train dashes down an incline and
collides with stationary train, iniuring
eleven persons, some fatally.
A violent explosion occurred at Du-
points powder works at Wapwallopen.
twenty miles from Wilksbarre, Pa. and
four men were instantly killed. Their
names were Peter Kishbaugh, George
Stout, John Holman and B. Retz
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-02-22
over q door.

In 1882 Frank r. Luckey was
graduated from Cornell University.
He became an actor and for two or
three years chung to the,stage. Finally
he decided to enter 1.-THE ministry and
became a student IN the Yale Theo-
logical School. He has just been call
ed to a pulpit in New Haven.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-02-22

Out of the hundreds of steamers en-
gagged in carrying grain from New York
to Europe in 1887 only one, the Hi
nois, was an American vessel.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-02-22

The bill granting right Of way through
the Indian territory to the Choctaw Coal
and Railroad Company was passed.
MI. Anderson, OF Illinois, from the post
office committee, reported fayorably Mr..
Perkins resolution directing the postmas-
ter-general to inquire into and inform the
House OF the cause and foundation for the
grievances complained of in Kansas
newspaper regarding the Western mail Ser.
vice
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
There Wac an Bet On"

VieuXtemps, the violinist, used TO relate
that one day, when crossing London
bridge, he saw n poor wretch leap down
into the stream. There was at once a
rush Of eager spectators and dice
shouted. "I'll bet he drownsl' 1.-TWO to
one he II swim ashore" "Done" Mean
while Vieuxtemps has fastened to get n
boat. and was rowing with waterman to
the rescue Of the unhappy creature, who
was floundering about and just managing
TO keep himself ailoat. AS they reached
him, AID were preparing 10 pull him into
the boat, there was n roar from the bridge:
T.eave him alone-there is bet onv'
The waterman Immediately lay on his
BARS, ref sing TO make any further at
tempt 10 save the drowning man; and
Vieuxtemps saw him sink before his very
eyes. Chambers Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
The spirit Of Garth, with glad, restoring hand,

The spirit Of earth, with glad, restoring hands
Mid ruin moves, In glimmering chasm gropcs
And MOSES mantle and the bright flower opes,
But Death the plowman wanders in all lands,
And u the last of earth his furrow stands.
The grave is never hidden; fearful hopes
Follow the dead upon the fading slopes.
Aud there wild memories meet upon the sands.
When willows fling their banners 10 the plain.
When rImor Of winds and sound of sudden
showers
Disturb the dream Of winter-all in vain
The grasses hurry To the graves, the flowers
Toss their wild torches on their windy towers;
Yet are the bleak graves lonely in the rain.
Charles Edwin Markham.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
Bulgarian Fabrics.

It's quite common thing, says an ex
change, to find in Bulgarian novels, grimy
with smoke and infested with vermin,
hangings and dresses that could he sold
for guinea the square foot in Regent
street, and the color Of this stuG is so
fine, the material so pure and the work 50
good and firm that little cleaning will
make 5O-year-old embroidery look like
new. Alas, some apostles Of civilization
In the form of German bagmen have lat
terly taught the Bulgarian women that
they can mix a like cotton with their
woods and use cheaper materials fol their
dyes; SO that even the comfortable white
and blue chalaks, which were warm I'm
winter and light In sumner, which kept
out rain and rheumatism, which could be
darned and redarned and worn down to
. thread, are now yielding to textures
which for trade purposes bear the same
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
TAKING A MUD BATH.
A Gentleman Describes the Process aud
the Sensations He Ielt.

\ well known gentleman who lives at
the Fifth Avenue hotel came into the cor
ridor from the street recently, looking us
If he had been scourgcd for "A week. lie
sat down, took long breath, and lighting
long cigar began to puil vigorously. \
reporter asked him if he was i'll. He re
Piled
dip No, have just taken n dirt bath
Don't know what Il dirt bath isY Then
III tell you. | concluded that my system
had run down and that / needed some
thing To start my blood TO circulating
rapidly, in fact general vitaliZer. | was
directed 10 take mud baths. These BATHS
are very expensive The attendant stfod
me up and began TO cover me with what
is known as Fuller's earth. Twas incdsed
in this substance with only my mead
sticking ont. Then ! was placed in "a
trough, IA tube was inserted into tiia mud
and an electric current turned on. The
sensation was most unique and almost
Undesirable. The earth around my body
soon became charged with electricity and
snapped and coquetted with my skin in a
most tantalizing way. At times there
would seem 20 be race Of small tacks
down my back, and then the sensation Of n
brush gently passing ever me. My flesh
simply acted as u conductor and enjoyed
all the little prauks that series OF CIR
rents from powerful electric batteries can
produce After an hour | was stripped Of
the mud and 'massagcd' foi an hour by
two stalwart attendants. a douchc Of
water was administered, and Invent home
"But the bath cannot be finished in one
day. | went back the next morning and
was given cold water bath and rubbed
again very thoroughly. Then my feet
were placed in water charged with elec.
tricity. The attendants then seized sew
eral large spongcs, dipped them into the
water and began TO rub me. Ii was an
Electric bath, and the spongcs fairly made
me howl with the shocks | received The
next day / went back and finished the
bath | was placed in n vat of large
grained salt and rolled about until my
flesh glowed with irritating excitement
a rub down and water bath then finished
my mud bath 1t takes only three days
l wanted 70 perspire, and | succeeGed
Sometimes dream ! am closed up in an
armor Of mud, and the perspratiOn cones
from me IN copIous streams. ii a man
has three solid days 20 snare. | think
nothing is more pleasant all around than
to take a iir-; class i.iliii cath New
Sovk Mai! and Express
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known and so
popular as to need no special mention. All who
have used Electric Bitters sing the same song nj
praise.-A purer medicine does no, exist and II
is guaranteed to do all that is claimed Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases OF the Liver and
Kidneys. will remove Pimples, Boils, salt Rheun
and other affections caused by impure blood
VIII drive Malaria from the system and prevent
as well as cure all Malarial fevers.-For cure Of
Headache, Constipation and Indigestion try
Electric Btters-Entire satisfaction guaranteed.
or money refunded.-Price 80 cts, and ST. 70 pei
bottle at b. s. Webs Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
English Idea or Fun.
BILL NYR.

AT the New club dance an entirely novel
feature contributed to the success Of a very
successful evening. Just as the dancing
was at It's height some one--one OF those
individuals who escape detection I'm q
crowd-let fall box full Of wax matches
or fusees, the contents Of which became
thickly strewn upon the parquet. Then,
as the young people came tripping along,
"oh, what surprised" Popl crack Off
went the matches under tho gossamer
skirts OF the fair dancers, emitting as they
did 20 tiny flame. Loudly the Washers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
How Woman Solved vexatious Proc
lem I'm Domestic Life.

Mrs. Benedict's business Is that Of q
rarcatcher, a new profession now fairly
opened TO women, and one which Mrs
Benedict at least has made lucrative
Tic business of rat determination is not
strictly new, and yet Mrs. Benedict is
fairly entitled to rank as Its inventor, at
east in an important sense. She has
raised it TO the dignity of n profession
The problem has been how to kill the rats
without bringing unpleasant odors into
the house.
Mr.. Benedict has found out how to
induce rats TO die ON the kitchen floor
Like many inventors, she is somewhat in
debted To accident She was engaged, il
appears, in the domestic manufacture OF
plaster casts Of various kinds. One of her
devices was TO mix wheaton flour with her
pulvcrizcd plaster of Paris, so that the
gluten of the -four might make the paste
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
Is Consumption Incurable? S

Read the following: Mr. &. II. Morris Newark
Ark. says Was down with Abcess OF Lungs.
and friends and physicians pronounced me- al
Incurable Consumptive. Began taking d..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption anu now
on my third bottle, and able to oversee the worh
on my farm. 1t is the finest medicine ever made. y
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio. says: Had
1t not been for DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption would have died OF Lung Trouble
Was given up by doctors. Am now in best ~
health" Try It, Sample bottles free at H. s.
Webb's Drug Store
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18

The grand hall staircase in the new
Equitable building in New York city in.
cludes specimens of the finest and rarest
marbles of the entire world. Drafts have
been made upon the historic Roman quar-
ries and the marble mines OF India and
other countries where rare qualities Of
stone have been discovered. The group
ing Of these specimens has been no small
laLor Chicago Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
Buffalo Biii's Roya, rnr,os..

Inquired about the Prince OF Wales
aud the queen, and how they happened TO
take so cordially 10 the Wild West. Said
Cody: '"The prince IS n very democratic
sort Of man. The first time lie spoke 10
me he called me BILL and asked me if
had ever held four kings before. told
him had often held four kings, but this
time had the Prince of Wales, and that
made the royal flush. His wife if possible,
is more democratic than he is. She is n
remarkably good woman, and perfectly
unaffected
She expressed great desire 10 ride in
the stage coach. 1t was inprOmptu, and
we tried in vain 10 get the Indians 10 UNI
dcrstand that they must not get too close
with the coach 10 fire. They got an idea
that somebody important WIS inside, and
that therefore they must fire little worse
than ordinarily. We went through good
deal of trouble here for fear somebody or
other might get hurt through the flashing
Of powder or Wads or something. The
Princess Of Wales got ont with a face per-
fectly white, and ,he said with her broken
accent: "Now am sure | have been "a
1ar! have been under fire, | known
Colonel Cody said that the queen was a
very motherly, domestic sort Of woman,
whose inquiries were almost entirely adj
dressed 10 the health of the people in the
show She wanted 10 know how the ln
dams got along; if they had any disease,
and were comfortable. "She seemed 10
me-" SAID Cody, Ito be a philanthropir.
kindly woman. Cath" in Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
This One Wasn't Consumn,,vo.

A thin, delicate looking woman sat in n
New York horse car one evening recently,
and newt her sat native OF the queens
realm. The window behind the Briton
was open and the cool wind blew in on the
woman making Der shi' At last she
said, in a ladylike way. Won't YOU
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
TO ADVERTISERS.

The RECORD IL one of the best mediums Tor
advertisers in Gratiot C"unty,beng welcome
visitor To nearly every home in this part OF the
county and towns adjoining, but to insure III
s,rtIon the same week, advertisements should
he handed IN not later than "Wednesday noon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18

NON>N trine with any Throat or
INV Lung Disease. IL you have
n Cough or Cold, or the children are
threatened with Group or Whooping Cough,
use Acker's English Remedy and proven
further trouble. IL is n positive cure,
and We guarantee it. Price 10 and soc
SOLD b. Il. .. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
TO CORRESPONDENTS

We cannot notice anonymous communities
ions In all cases we require the writer's name
aud address, not for publication, nut az
guarantee of good faith. And correspondents
should write upon one side of their sheet only
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18

laughed, for the fun was not without that
element OF danger which is dear TO the
heart of every Briton. Some of the elders,
perceiving this, ordered waiter TO pick
up the matches. Happily there was no
accident, while the presence of Capt. Shaw
quickly restored the confidence of those
who had been alarmed by the incident--.
London World
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18

name, but of which the properties have
nothing I'm common with the original -
The Merchant World.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18

MN If If. the are good sd1 aalaSs Ht 'h Ii,
alone on account OF Dyspepsia. Ackers
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on q
positive guarantee at % and 80 cents, by
Sold by q. s. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18

nR NYE-I have enjoyed all your writings 10
The Globe ever so much, and noticing that You
have given a great deal of advice free, | thought
that possibly YOU would tell me the best method
of getting rid Of impertinent young man,
whose room is much preferable TO his company.
Hoping that do not intrlde on your valuabls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-18
Log Cabin Logic.
Drawn and Brain .

DRAW IL anu DRAIN
The powerful engine, with its wonderful
propelling power, coupled to the long train
full freighted with the richest fabrics of
the intellectual looms of the centuries-what
obstacles can stay the progress of this mighty
force, when once under full steam along
life's highway?
The American with Drawn and brain does
not see the necessity for titles of nobility,
does not care for elevation by descent, he
can reach out and pluck the stars.
But with Drawn or brain impaired man is
badly handicapped in the mad race for sue
cess which is the marked characteristic of
the present age.
The physical system is most intricate
piece of machinery 1t ought to be kept
well regulated, so that it will work harmon
ously in all its parts then it is capable of an
immense amount of work.
1t is said that watch, if expected to keep
perfect time, must be wound daily. 1t will
not keep good time unless it ''runs regular
More men break down because they don't
run regular" than for any other reason.
1t is claimed by physicians that few men
are killed by hard work. 1t is to the irregu-
larties of modern social life that the high
death rate is due. Men burn their candle al
both ends, then wonder why it burns out SC
quickly.
The main thing in keeping the human ma
chine in good working order is to keep the
regulator all right. THE blood is the life,
and sound health is assured so long as the
blood flows through the veins limpid stream
of purity.
Regulate the regulator with Warmers Los
Cabin sarsaparilla the old fashioned BLOOD
purifier, prepared after the best formula in
use by our ancestors in good old Log Cabr
days, and with the vigor of Drawn and brair
which must ensue, in your life's lexicon you
will find no such word as fail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-18
FROM ARoOSToOK.
How the Rain Affected the Sale of Po-
tatoes.
Especial to the Kennebec Journal.

Special to the Kennebec Journal.
HoULroS, Oct. l6.
Fortunate indeed it is for mankind that We
forget the clouds of adversely in the presence
of the bright sun of prosperity.
The mists have cleared away and the farm
ers of Aroostook who have for two weeks
worn woe unto US" expression have sud-
denly appeared on the street with their
white tubers, smiling like the winners in a
Louisiana lottery.
The roads are horrible For miles the
principal streets look like an endless
mortar bed caused by the great amount
of teaming during the rainy weather,
for not all the Aroostook farmers stop for
rain.
The sun has reappeared in all its autumn
al beauty and the unfinished work of the
farmer is being done with alacrity.
What is the effect of the recent wet wealth
er on the potato business" asked the Jour
nal man of J. II. Rich, leading potato buy
er of Houton.
1.-The effect is marked" said the buyer, as
he glanced down the street to see the next
load of Beauties" coming around the cor
ner.
''We h:ve only paid out seventeen thou
sand dollars, when if the roads and weather
had been good we should have paid out
S25 ,00O.'
'What is the probable value of the Aroos
took potato crop this Year," asked the Jour
nal man.
mot less than million dollars, said the
potato buyer, although it will be damaged
some and possibly winter may set in before
it is gathered"
What part of the crop is yet in the
ground?"
"At least quarter; perhaps third, but
excuse me sir. l must secure this load, at
any price, to finish out my car. | will see
you again." and the buyer boarded the farm
er's wagon and said, chow much have you
been offered?'
Indeed the farmer is the Independent man
in Aroostook and is sought after by more
classes than one.
Houton was honored last week by visit
from Hon. f. C. Burleigh, our next Gov
ernOr,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-18
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Important Transfers of Real Estate.

Chesterville Elijah Gill to A. b. Dixon,
real estate, - quit.
Pennington. c. Holman to Mary l..
Bailey. land; Benz Goodwin to Mrs. Cordelia
Briggs, store of, $500 and conquit; Mary
l.. Bailey ct ais to John E. Greelief, prem
ises, 29S Lille NJ. Bailey, (by Gua) to
John +. Greenlief, premises, 81 Qua.
Rangeley A. Richardson to ALVIN
Record of +. Livermore, land and buildings,
81 200, rear.
Phillips ID. Guild to E. S. John
son of Pennington, premises, val con. rear
Weld.-Albion B. Whitney ct al to Jas
c. Little, land so rear.
Wilton. Il. Fernald to Jos. G.. Hoyt
farming land und buildings, 25O quit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-18

Does the introduction of electric lights
usually diminish the amount of gas burnedG'
asked the scribe of veteran electrician the
other day. Not bit. On the contrary it
increases it. For instance | have an cleo
trio light in my office, and gas at home.
Formerly l could read very comfortably
with one burner lighted, but now when go
home that one little flicker of gas seems so
dim ii comparison with my office light that
l have to touch off the whole chandelier be-
fore can read line. No. sir, the gas men
never worry about the introduction of cleo
tric lights, any more than do the dealers in
kerosene OIL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-18
OUR AGENTS

will call ON our subscribers during Septem
Der, and October as follows:
J. NJ. Cross, of Augusta, Kennebec and
Western Waldo.
Cyphas Sally of Fairfield, Aroostook
county.
Sumner Smiley of Gardiner, Pittston, RAN
dolph. Alma, Whitefield, jefferson, Dresden,
Richmond, Bowdoinham. West Gardiner,
Ltchfeld, Farmingdale, Gardiner.
+. S. Berry of Augusta, Newcastle,
Damariscotta, Nobleboro, Waldoboro,
Warren, Union. Rockland. Camden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-18

A collision came very near taking place in
the depot recently. The accommodation
train from Gardiner and special freight
through displacement of one of the switches
ran upon the same track. As both trains had
slowed up before entering the station they
were stopped before coming into contact with
each other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-18

Mr.. Charles knowlton, the popular under
tker, met with painful accident recently.
While making gesture with his right hand
the third finger came in contact with the
blade of an open knife held by gentleman
near by and was cut to the bone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-18

At the annual meeting of the Uniyersalist
society last Monday evening, officers were
elected, and plans for the coming year dis
cussed. The Ladies' Aid Society held their
annual meeting last Tuesday with Mrs
Chas Mlliken at the Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-18

There is rumor that as soon as the post
,,,;ca ia vacated, the Granite National Bank
will move to the ground floor, and their pres
en-. quarters will be occupied by the legal
firm of Heath and Tuell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-18

Mr. Fred A. White of Auburn who has
been visiting friends in Augusta returns to-
day and will be accompanied by Mr.. Toll
ford Young who is 70 make him a short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-18

Capt. W ). Choate and f.. l.. Whitehouse
ESD are making arrangements for u
pistol shoot open to all crack shots in the
State to take place in this city next week.
A handsome badge will be offered as prize.