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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-24

The musical editor was strolliug along
the street. whstling an air in honor of the
late lamented McGinty, when tha strains of
wei known overture, as if given by an
orchestra of many pieces, caught bis ear.
He stopped, both himself and the whistling,
and l1cated the music. On entering the
place he met with a surprise. common
organ was giving forth those strains which
had attracted his attention. without sppar
ent fort on the part of the operator. An
investigation showed that a wonderful con-
trivsnce attached to an organ. and workir 9
BY bellows attachment, using the same
stops. as when the orgsl was played, for
orchestral effects, was what seemed an
orxanette 1t had the perfortt ed paper ar
r,ngement. but also had all the rich tones
and effects produced BY careful and
skiiful manipulation of the stops 1t 10
rsall, tine thing, giving music of grade
seldom PLAYED even by good orgsnis;s 1t
is called Pneumatic symphony Organ,
and i. made BY a first class firm of organ
manufacturers. The influence of the af-
/ fair was such that the musical editor tore
/ himself away With much reluctance and
/ went slowly up the street, whistiing ''Wil-
ar, TIL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-24

Hon. OrvilIe d. Baker i. 10 NesYork.
o. +. Decker of Boston, was in towr
Thursday.
Mr.. T. II. Watson Of Auburn, was in tn,
city yesterday.
Mr.. g r. Springer of Boston, was il
the city Thursday.
e. ID. Moore Of Batavia, n. Y, had bu.i
ness in the city THURSDAY,
Mr., A. c. Warren Of Philadelphia, i,
visiting relatives in the city.
Mis-" Carrie McKenney is recovering from
severe run of typhoid fever.
Mr.. N. II. Andrews, Bangor's celebrated
musician, was in the city Thursday.
W. c. Furnald, manufacturer of wooler
goods, Wilton, Me-, was at the Cony House
Thursday.
Mr. c. c. Hunt wa. ont Thursday TO,
the first time for week, having been laid
up by illness.
Mr.. II. L. Boynton of New Orleans. i.
spending few days in the city. being on a
business trip to New England
Hon. Nicholas Fessenden of the Valua-
ton Commission left for his home in Forl
Fairfield on Thursday mornings Pullman.
Secretary Of State Smith wrote a friend
IN this city from his home in LtchfeId
yesterday that he was confined to the house
with the influenza. but WAS not suffering
severely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-24

'''e' soap 'sars dirt but never de color
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17
An Antidote for Cowardlce.

Just before the battle of Antietam five
recruits came down for my company.
There were no bounty jumpers at that
stage Of the game, although the courage
and patriotism Of ali the recruits could
not be vauehed for. One Of the batch
was named Danforth, a farmers son,
fresh from the corn fields. and as We took
up the line Of march to head Lee of and
bring him 70 bay DanfOrth said to me
See here, Sergeant, I've made a mis-
take"
@How >"
II hain't got no sand. allus thought
had, bat when I come down here and
see what war is, fnd hain't got the
spunk Of d rabbit"
That's bad
$50 it is. We're going to have a fight
pretty soon, and know whatTl happen.
I shall bolt as sure as shooting
Then you'll be called 4 coward and
disgraced forever"
That's 50, and don't want It. want
you to do me great favor
~Well7
@walI, if I kin git mad I'll be all right,
and forgit my shaking Keep your eye
on nae, and as. soon as. we CIT xitnin five
miles Of the rebels kick me good and
stout
After some further talk I promised
him. We were in Hooker's corps. and
as We were in against Jackson, Danforth
obliqued alongside and said
Sergeant, kick me or 1 shall bolt I
haven't got sand enough to see q chicken
die"
We were moving through the timber,
and I stepped behind him and lifted"
him twice as hard as I could kick. He
shot aside, and the next time 7 saw him
we we're at q fence at the edge Of J corn
field. The fire was hot and men we're
falling thick. I had Just fired from
rest on the top rail when Danforth came
up. faced the other way, and said
More kicks, Sergeant know that
I've dropped two OF EN-, but my sand is
going2''
kicked him again with good deal
Of vigor, and Just then We got the order
to advance, and he was the first man
over the fence. Half an hour later we
were driven back, considerably disor-
ganized, and as I reached the fence
came across Danforth again He had a
rebel Captain by the collar, and was
carrying the officers sword in his hand.
As be sawme he called out:
sand IS all right, Sergeant No more
kicks. As soon as take this chap to the
rear Pm going back and collar old Stone
wall himself, or die trying"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17
Story of a Greenback.

In 1854 when Confederate camp was
located on Marietta street, an incident
occurred which, with its sequel, makes
an interesting reminiscence Of the day
when the old Atlantic was more Of Il sol
diers barracks than a city. The camp
to which I allude, writes contributor to
the Atlanta C0asfibaioa, was a good way
out on Marietta street, and the site is now
occupied by number Of rev dwelling
houses. Dr. Roy, Of this city, was one Of
the physicians at the camp.
The late Cap ain AIphonso HurteI. Of
the Twenty-fourth Alabama, had been
placed in temporary charge Of the prison,
and one day Federal prisoner gave him
4 500 rreenback bill to keep, fearing
theft on the part Of other prisoners.
Shortly afterwards the prisoner escaped
CAPTAIN HurteI sent the money to his
wife in Mobile, Ala, telling her TO keep
it. and if he did not send for It, and the
Confederacy fell, 70 use it. When Mobile
surrendered that 500 was God-send 10
one Of the many impoverished families
of the Gulf City.
And now the strange sequel. Ten
vears after the close Of the war, one day
while CAPTAIN Hurtel was sitting in his
Office. a poor and ragged sailor walked
IN and asked
ais this Captain Hurtel p
After quick glance at the mans fea-
sures, Captain Hurtel answered
4Yes, and yoa are the soldier who gave
me the sIe0 bin in Atlanta, Ga, during
the war
~Yss, sir. am the sailor replied, as
the tears rolled down his cheeks -and
if YOU will give me just s. Of II now
viii De thankful"
/ A check for SiO0 was given him, and
the man fell on his knees and wept ike
child
Once again had the same money prov
en- a God-send in an hour of bitter need
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17
Kindly disposed.

He had wandered around all day try
ing 70 sell a mule be- bad raised on MS
ten acre farm, and when night came he
was compelled to stable the "eritter' IN
sold. After supper be stroIled out, and,
passing the town hall where keene was
billed to play Richard III, he procured
a gallery ticket and went in Il was new
TO him. and the keene energy was just
his style. As the play went on his en-
thusiasm grew and spread until it almost
sprung the ventilatOrs, but he only OPEN
ed his eyes and swsiIed with suppressed
emotion. There was a limit, however,
and when Richard shouted a horse |,
A horse Ny kingdom for horse (" he
jumped to his feet
Here, old man. ne sung out, Il
haven't got no hoss to give you. but I vs
got 4 500 mule around at the tavern
stable that you kin have, and I won't
charge you d. cent for it.7
1t took six ushers and 4 policeman 70
quiet the house sufficiently 70 let the play
90 on.-N-redanf Tuusirr-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17
Wonders Of Alaska.


well, you must recollect that Alaska
contains 100000 square miIss. and It viii
be a considerable period 6efore all her
resources can be named with certainty ;
but relating to my observations, and re-
liable experiments in several localities, 1
viii say that Alaska can raise about ey
erything possible to the more temperate
belts. First. there are delicious Wild ber-
ries of all kinds. and especially the
strawberry, which grows N abundance
and is Of fine flavor. Within 6fteen
miles Of the great Glacier bay our ex-
ploring party Of ten Indians and three
whites picked enough Of these berries IN
two hours to furnish Us wizh lavish des-
sert for three days Nowhere IN the
world can finer vegetables and root crops
be raised, while sheep and cattle raising
has been tested 10 satisfaction, and en-
eouraging experiments III grain have al
ready been made. There is no doubt
in nv mind that the harder fruits " III
do exceisently IN Alaska
Rather 3 dreary country, after all
aDreary It's the kind Of dreariness
that ssnt over a thousand tourists into
the country last ceason- 1t has spots Of
dreariness that rival the wonders Of the
Yellowstone park and the gardens Of the
Yosemite valley. The glorious vision Of
the famed Glacier bay Is worth crossing
3 continent 70 see and makes pictures on
the memory that will last a lifetime.
Vegetation grows with tropical rank
ness to the south and west, while to the
north the Arctic sun Oh the Arctic seas,
glaciers and snow fields invite the most
prosaic and practical men to regret that
they are neither poets 0r painters but
whe1 I discuss the fisheries, salmon can
neries, and mines and agricultural posi-
bilities I grow tedious. and sEhen am
permitted to expatiate on the natural
beauties Of that country ! am simply in
terDinable. in Washington
Post
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17
Hurrying Him Up.

@Jack, said a pretty girl to one Of her
brothers the other day, Il want you 70
do something for me-that's good fel-
low
@Well, what IS it2r rowled Jack, who
is the brother Of the period.
why. you know that wig and mus
tache you used to wear in the theatrie-
ais 2~
swell ~
~Well, won't you just put them on and
20 10 the concert tonight. Augustus
and I viii be there, and, Jack, want
you to stare at me the whole evening
through your glasses"
~What You want ne to do that Pr
ayes. and as We come out you must
stand in the door and Try and slip me a
note take care that CTS sees you, too
~Well, declare"
Because, you see, lack, Gus likes me,
I know, but then be 8 awful slow, and
he's well of, and lots Of O.her girls are
after him, and he's got to be hurried up
a little. as it were. - 7,-rus Sitfiags
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17
The Corsican Vendetta.


Should a Corsican in revenge for in
Jury done to himself or his relations, or
even to his dog kill another with knife
or with corp q. filsI, public sympathy
sustains him, the hills shelter him, and
Justice in the shape Of gendarmes winks
with both eyes unless the murderer be
very unpopular. True, he is termed a
bandit, and has to take refuge in the
macqui, as the natural bush is called that
clothes the mountain sides Well-iaform-
ed Corsicans tell one there are at this mo-
Heut in the island over 1000 in hiding.
But please understand, the bandit is no
brigand should you, defenceless, hap
pen 70 fall in with him he VIII not take
your purse, but on the contrary, olEer You
food if he has it and shelter IN his cave.
and most probably refuse any payment
for his hospitality. Il is only his foes
family against which he wages war, and
Of course in self defence with the gen
darmez- These latter he viii shoot with
as much uneonceru as a woodcock- And
yet, though the Corsiean viii not rob
you. It is not because he does not love
money. For a very few francs, both
Corsican gentlemen and English resi-
dents aver, You can ind C man who VIII
do your killing for you and rid You of
your enemies with knife or bullet And
while this utter contempt for human life
prevails there can be no hope Of the ex-
tfnction of the vendetta
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17
!, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER II, 1890.

LISTER had been devoting ali his talents
and time until he turned his attention
10 learning the mysteries Of lace-weaving,
he soon discovered that he had no fur
ther use for it, except in the knowledge
and skill it afforded him in the manage
ment Of the large business that had come
into bis hands And then. wbens after
few years, Rodney I.ystsr began to be
spoken Of as a suitable person TO repre-
sent his district in the House Of Com
mons. It was Immediately discovered by
the men who were working the political
wires, that, in his case. no special can
vassing would be required
Rodney Lyster is the man for Us
was the response that went through the
district ut once. How much OF how little
he knew Of the subject Of Jaw. was point
about which the most Of these men did
not stop to enquire. They knew he was
the workingrnan's friend, and accustom-
ed to come in among them in the style
and manner Of one who realized their
worth and their wants.
sod Robert Downer's head was level
when he gave that factory to his daugh-
ter and told her to marry . weaver"
they would frequently remark.
Rodney LISTERS seat in the House was
easily secured and retained. The men
by whose labor wealth Was created want
ed him there, for they they knew that
their interest and welfare were one with
his own.
The lace that was made at the factory
never dishonored the name or the trade
mark that Robert Downer had given II /;
nor did the weaver's daughter ever regret
that her father had required her to make
the promise she had 50 faithfully kept
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17

Nr Phillips was once in a railway car
in which were a number Of ministers re-
turning from 4 convention Among the
number was man with 4 loud, strident
voice, who was loudly declaiming against
the abolitiouists, and especially against
Mr.. Phillips. He was talking at every
one in the car, and finally shouted that
be understood that Mr. Phillips was on
board. Calling the conductor he asked
him to point out Mr.. Phillips The con-
ductor indicased the orator. who had
been a quiet and interested listener.
The little man with the voice stsOde
up the aisle to disrespectful distance,
and after striking an attitude, the follow
ing coIloqUy took place
SO you are Wendell Phillips ?"
Il am, sir." was the quiet reply.
Then Why don't you 70 south ar 4
preach your doctrine there - shouted the
little minister
At that time any abOiiti0nist woaId
have been lynched in the south.
Replying to theelergymAn, Slr Philips
asked
'-Tou are minister Of the gospel 7'
Il am, sir"
@Your mission IS to save souls from
helIq"
1T IS, sir"
@Then Why don't you 20 there. SIR"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17

as It true, Bessie ~ asked the Young
man, that you won the prize in the ICE
cream eating &C ntest at your church pic
nic?"
@Itis,n answered Bessie- 4 ate large
sauceffdI IN 6fEy-ssvsn secoasis.
What Was the prize a
@Another saucer Of ice-cream-7
@HoE long did It take You 70 down
that one %
L couldnt touch il I don't want 70
look at ice-cream sgEih fort ten years"
-Beszie,7 said TIE young man, tender
". @nuy own darii1e, I feel that the tine
has now cone when I can ask you the
Question that has tnsmbled on my lips 50
long
He took her unYielding hand in his
and-but this scene is too sacred for spec
tAtors- Please retire csic1go Tis5snae.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17
Why It's Popular.

Because It has proven its absolute merit
over and over again, because il has an
unequAled record of cures. becasse rs
business Is conducted in a thoroughly
honest manner and because is combines
economy and strength, being the only
medicine Of which 'fo0 Doses one Dol
lar" Is true-these strong points have
made Hoods SarsaparilI4 the most szc-
esssfuI medicine Of the day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17

ALrooxA, Pa, September :, 1870
Respectfully returned 10 George f.
Mapes. Chairman, etc I may or may
not vote for Mr. Pattison for Governor
this fall Be that as it may. DO not feel
called upon to enter into any organized
effort to defeat the Republican party.
While reserving to myself the right To
exercise my private judgment as 20
whether I should or should not support
any particular candidate at any time, I
am nevertheless lifelong Republican,
believing in It's principles. and generally
support its candidates This Independ-
ent business has to large extent become
chronic and IS carried on By men profss-
sing TO be Republicans, who always
feel themselves constrained 70 defeat the
party at the polls as the surest way to
promote its best interests and 10 put into
practice its avowed principles.
In short, they are soreheads, diszrunt-
led aspirznts for leadership. who have
been remanded % the rear BY the party,
and who are now il sympathy With the
Democrats. but Iack the candor. courage
and honesty to say 30. If you 10 not
ike senator Delamatsr, 20 70 the polls
ike a little man and vote against him.
That viii be the manly way to DO But
don't try to organize defeat for the party
simply because you don't Ike one Of It's
candidates or the political metho'is
Of Senator Quay. give this aaFice
gratis, not believing, however that you
will heed it, as from what I know Of your
past record you are more bent on the de-
feat and destruction Of the Republican
party than on its puri6ration- I an not
with you this ;ime, and am inclined
to the belief that there are bat few Of
your way Of thinking in this coGnty-
Respectfully, etc
u..seu-~ rnrrvars-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17

scsne-A raft in rnid-ocean. Dramafis
persons. 4 spiPwrecked party that has
been floating for several days without
food OF water
shipwrecked MAriner-A SAIL A
saii
Woman Passenger treviving i-Excase
NE, bEt did you say sals9
Shipwrecked Nariner-Yes, and not
far of
Woman Passenger-What 10 the bar
gains consist of2-Amsrica.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17

The real test Of the gennineuess &C an
inward affection as it appears IN osIr con-
siousness. in the course Of acton to
which il leads II Il does not lead one
to act rightly. it Is not Of much vaiue.
What men practically do IS VERY sure
index to the eharzetsr Of their feelings.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17
IN GLAD WEATHER.

DO not know what skies there were.
Nor n he wind was high or low;
I think heard the branches stir
A little. when We turned 70 60
! think saw the grasses sway
As If they tired 70 kiss your fest-
And yes. It seems ike yesterday.
That day together sweet.
think ii must have been in May;
think tie sunlight must have stone
know a scent Of springtime lay
Across the fields We were alone
We went together. YOU and .
How could look beyond your eyes
If you were only stanaingby
did not miss the skies
| could not tel if evening gIowed,
OF MONDAY heat lay whyse and still
Beyond the shadows OF the road;
only watched your face. until
knew II was the gladdest day.
The sweetest day that summer knew
The time when We two stlie away
And saw only you
Charles .. Going in Scribner's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17

Kansas Citizen ito commercial drum
mer}-Yes; CAshpay and bis store are
gone. That last cyclone switched him
clean up to heaven
Commercial DTummer-Weli- Tn sor-
~. De was good customer, and hes
of nv route now
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17
4 LIrrlE CORRESPONDENCE.
An Altoona Republican Gives Chair
mar Mapes Some Advice.

Frou he Altoona Tribune o. sspE q
Chairman Mapes, Of the Independent
Republican State Committee. is sending
out circulars 70 Republicans whose sym
pathy he hopes 70 enlist On behalf Of the
effort 70 defeat the Republican party.
One of these circulars was sent 70 Captain
Robert johnson and his reply thereto
was mailed to Chairman Mapes lasr
night. We have persuaded the Captain
to permit Us to print both documents. As
follows:
TIE cOxFDENT1xL LErTER-
HEApq'ss IxDEPzxDExT REPUBLicASl
STATE CosrarrTEE-
PHIIADELPHIA. September 1, 1890.
Confidential
DEAR SIR.-Having reason 70 believe
that you are in sympathy with those
broad minded Republicans who dssire
The publication Of the party BY PGTging
it Of Quayisn which nov threatens rs
destruction, We ask you in fI-therance Of
this end. to furnish. At your earliest con-
venienee, the following information
/. Names and addresses Of al Repubii-
cans in your county that You may hear q
Who viii vote for Robert Z. Pattison for
Governor. Also list Of those who are
uncertain. bur who viii probably vote
for lIr. Pattison-
,. Names Of voters who viii be likely
10 cast their ballots for the Prohibition
candidate.
8. A complete list Of newspapers IN
your county. Please indicate whether
they are independent Republican, Dem
oeratic, neutral, OF Quay
4. Name a man in your cuunty who,
ia your judgment, would be best quali-
fed TO direct the Independent movement
in harmony with the independent state
organization. he should be prominent,
active, and not afraid 10 identify himself
openly and aggresziveiy with the cause
Of reform. He should command the re
spect Of the community, and be well
known as one whose Republicanism IS
not questioned.
Names and information sent 70 us viii
be considered strictly confidential, and
viii not be made public unless BY con-
sent.
From reliable information received
thus far We have reason to believe that
Governor Pattison's majority viii be ike
" to exceed j0O00 in the state We can
largely increase that majority if We do
our duty.
We shall be pleased to see you or any
Of your friends At our headquarters
whenever you may happen TO be in the
city.
An early response IS requested
Respectfully Yours.
GE1EGE Z. MAPEs,
Chairman.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17
ExECUToRs NOTICE

T.1ese az Geo. Reitz late Of sofnerst Town ship
somerset Co, Pa. decd
Letters tesrameutRry having been issl1ed -
- rrllIersfrrf.d By the proper authority in he
-is,xu estate. notice i hereby gwen 10 al
r1rsies indebted to said estate 20 make LnEnet1i-
sse uavrenf and AL parties having ciai ss against
Il n eerate 10 present them 10 the ExecmnF-
9.iIv authenticated for settlement on safu riAys
he sth Gay ef Oct isaq. n the once q Jas L
Pneh, Esq., In the Eorangh o. SofnerseS Pa
CHRISTIAN REfTz.
suvt9 .Extr q Geo. Reifz. dec d
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17
WHEN The HAIR

Shows signs Of falling, begin at once the use
Of Ayers hair Vigor. This preparation
strengthens the scalp. promotes the growth
of new hair, restores the natural color to
gray and faded hair, and renders Il soft,
plant, and glossy.
I'VE have no hesitation IN pronouncing
Ayers Hair VigOr unequaled for dressing
the hair, and we do this after long expert
ence in its use. This preparation preserves
the hair, cures dandrgf and all diseases OF
the scalp, makes rough and brittle hair soft
and plant. and prevents badness While it
is NOS dye. those who have used the Nigor
say it viii stimulate the roots and color
glands OF faded, gray, Light, and red hair,
ch.r,r-ir..r the enlnr Ia
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17
A Rich Brown

or even black It VIII not soil the pillow
case nor a p0cket-handkerehief, and is al
ways agreeable. All the dirty. gImmy hair
preparations should be displaced at once by
Ayers Hair Vigor, and thousands who go
around with heads locking ike the fretfuI
porcupine' should hurry 70 the nearest drug
store and purchase bottle Of the Nig0r.n-
The Ssaay South, Atlanta Ca.
ayers Hair VigOr IS excellent for the
hair Il stimulates the growth, cures bald
ness. restores the natural color, eleanses the
scalp. prevents dandraf- and IS a good dress
ing. We know that Ayers Hair Sigor differs
from most hair tOuies and similar prepara-
tons. il being perfectly harmless - From
E,ouo1,icaE Hgs.sesegpizg, By Eliza r Parker.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-17
AGENTS WANTED

,o..F chance 70 secure a paying situafiaa fsr
the ,i,lll wfnEer nsnnths- Esch salesman farn,
isfes with a com plste outtit, Illustrating s ane
describing New fruitz- 6S-. BAT seh neaa---s-
HO0PES BROS 4 IIf0AAss
an Msnie ave, Ncrseries, wez Chester. Pa