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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10
A REAL SURPRISE.
What a Former Captain Of
Police Says About i.
An Astonishing Fact That 0ughtto be
Known by Everybody.
Cause Tor Alarm usIess immediate Acf'oH -
Taken.

Alexander Bell Is retired captain OF tiie
Portland. Ne, police FORE
lie has a strange and wonderful rlors 10
tell
Naw Mr.. Bell 10 an obi Grand Army man
indrei. was one Of the founders oil the
famous Bo-sorth Post. e.. 4. X, ana Is
widely known and much respected through
out the STATE Of Maine.
We will let him tell his remarkable story
in bis own way
II have had txo strokes of paralysis thf
first about four years ago, the second ~
January. 1891 My left side was coinplsteis
paraIyze,I, face drawn, arm and leg I'M
.ios able.
ION account of nv advanced age OF %
year.. and thi- being second attack, MY
physician pronounced n'y case hopeless
II was finally induced TO try DIR. dreene'
Nerxnra blood and nerve remedy and soon
began to improve, the muscles OF the face
.trsishtenej, then my arm began To gain,
and / began TO walk after having used three
bottles Of this remedy.
MY arm can now place 10 my head
and have fair use of il, and with cane
have walked as far A. two mile. AMI aalf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

From being a helpless paralytic. having
10 be dressed and cared for by others,
now care for myself can walk about the
city and enjoy fair health.
Il would state that after beginning the
use of Dir. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy used no other medicine.
The result surprised and astonshed al
INV friends. and they have urged me tc
make this statement as a matter of justice
and to encourage others who may be SINH
larry afflicted
II will also, state that was a soldier in
the late war and served II years on the
police force of Portland, Alexander Bell
ia Lincoln st Portland, Ne.
This is indeed a most remarkable curt
by wonderful medicine medicine
which is, beyond all doubt, the greatest
nerve remedy and health restorer ever dis
covered. The Portland doctors are
astounded at It's effects in diseases whicl
have batfled their skill Mr.. Bells restor
alton should make every body suffering from
paralysis or any nervous disease use DIR
Greenes Nervurc blood and nerve remedy
without delay.
But do not wait until you are actually
paralyzed before using this great remedy
1t will always prevent paralysis, nervous
debility and nervous prostratlon If taker
when the first symptoms appear.
l. Take it if YOU have weak and tired feel
ing with WEAKNESS of the limbs, numbness
trembling, palpiiation of the heart prlcklin.
sensation in fingers or toes, headaches. dul
feeling head. confused mind, nervousness
sleeplessness. loss of memory. 1t will over
come Indigestion and dyspepsia, regulate
the bowels and cure liver and kidney com
plants. II l. the best blood enrlcher ant
invigurator in the world, and should there
fore he used by all
Iii purely vegetable and perfectly harm
less, and should you be sufferer from dis
ease YOU will use it if you are wise. W.
would add that, although sold by druggists
it is in no sense a patent medicine. beinl
the prescription and discovery of DIR
Greene of 81 Temple Place. Boston, Mass.
who is the most eminent specialist in tn,
country IN the treatment of nervous am
chronic diseases Sufferers have the priv
ilege also of consulting the famous doctor
free of charge PERSONAL, or by letter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

no such law in this State. II appearing.
then, that these siqaors were not insen iesi
for sale in violation Of law, what shall De
done with ihems
II IS commended in behalf Of the State that
inssmuch as Diasmore cisims the liquors as
his own they csnnos be ordered to be re-
turned to the club because they have fled
no claim. and that the testimony of D'ns-
more shows thar he did not oss more than
cne-sixth part of them anil, hence. that they
cannot be ordered returned to h'm.
The claimant must show a right TO the pos
session of the fqaors NJ the time t.ey were
seized They were semi to HE sasiress
and upon his order. He was one of the
cirb Of six who were To pay for fhem and
he was stewart, OF the club and custodian
of the liquors. IL. Was entitled TO one-sixth
part. at least. as his ins.iA iiual property and
10 the possession of all as the custodian
appointed by the club His cla;a OF the
liquors as bis own properly may not have
been Technically accurate Us to the whole
of them but he has shown a better right 10
the possession of them than the Stale has.
State VS. I5t,,yica,iHg Lsqn1rs - Ne. Us.
They are therefore ordered returned to the
claimant.
Adjourned ul,il Monday at 10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10
Arthur G. Tompkins' Will.

BosTox, Oct. 9.-Tbe will of Arthur G
Tompkins, iron merchant of Boston, of
fcred for probate, bequeaths, after the
death of his mother and brother. Sl00,o0f
to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, to BE-
known as the Tompkins fund. the income
to be used in defraying the expenses OF
making as many free days of admission as
possible $500 to the Massachusetts Gen
erai Hospital; 5000 each to the Young
Mems Christian Union, Home for Aged
Men. Home for Aged Women, Home fol
Aged Couples and Home for Little Wander
ers. the residue of the estate to be paid ths
Museum of Fine Arts, the income 10 be
used in purchasing modern class oil paint
ings, to be known as the Tompkins col
lection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Reader, have you passed the meridian of liici
Are your joints getting sin, your muscles and
.inew- losing their elasticity Are You troubled
wish IumbsgoP Are you, in short, In daily or of
casional receips Of aDy of those sdBonitions which
MIXTURE gives TO remind people that they are growing
nlir II So try course of liosietter's Siomafh Br
ers most genial and agreeable mitigaior.of the In
hrmittesof nee, rapid promoter of obvnleseenef
End an ohretuJl means Of counterneting bodily de-
cay. Good gestion. sound sleep, n hearty apr
fife, freedom from rheumatic twpegcs are among
which has received the unqualified sanction OF
medical fraternity. 'iye II the far trial That IL
deserves, AID you will be grcaifu for this advice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10
RACE WAR IN TEXAS
Spreading Negroes Warned to Leave
Red River County at Once.


Pans. Texas. Oct 9.--The race sroahies
tina, baye been gong en- in this county are
spreading. and i, seems that there ~ih yee
h. more loss of life People are greatly
wrought up i'll the southwestern portion Oh
the county
The feeling has crossed into BED River
and Delta Counties Notices were posted
last nigh, warning the negroes TO leave hed
River county
Yesterday Sheriff Pslks arrested i've per
sons. charged with being implicated in the
recen, oatrages at Detroit. The trouble Is
attributed 10 political agitators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Our entcrprising druggists, Bo~diteh'
Webster & Co., who carry the finest stock
ofdrng-, perfumcrics toilet articles brushes
.ponges. etc, sre giving away large mum.
Der Of trial bottles of DR.. Miles celebrated
Restorative Nsrvinc. They guarantee u
to cure hcaiacie, dizziness. nervous pros
ration sleepIcs.nes-, the Ill effects oil spirits,
,obaceo, coffee. etc. Druggists say y
he greatest seller they ever knew ana Is
in;yersally satisfactory. They also guar,
ntce DR.. Niles New Heart Cure IN an
.,nscs Of nervous or organic heart disease
raIpi,ation, pain in ride. smo'hering' eu I:
Fine book on NERVOUS and Heart Diseases
ieclieodss y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10
Mrs. Harrison Resting Easily.

WssHtsGros, Oct, 3.--Tbere was no
change wof,h. Of note today in Mrs. Har-
r.son's condition. II.r physician said after
making the last call for the day that she
was resting easily.
There has been slight relaxation in the
nervous affection since Mrs. ilarrison's
return from Loon Lake, and her sufferings
from that csuse are less severe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10
Maine Postal Changes.

WasHISGroN, Oct. = These changes in
the postal service in Maine are announced
Route 30. Weld to railroad station IN.
o.; leave Weld daily except Sunday at :
A. NJ, or in season to connect with the
train; arrive 1t railroad station in three
honrs; leave railroad station daily except
Sunday on arrival of the train. but not later
than J.. NJ. Arrive at Weld in three
hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

WA@HINGToN, Oct. s.--Pensions have
been granted to the following Maine people
Original, Charles H. Frost. Charles +
kimball. Albert Wakefield; additional
Charles ". Sewis, Isaac W. Pinkham
Joseph b. Ryder. John ID. Perkins: in.
crease, Epfriam r. Allenwood; original
willows, Abbie Il. Killings, Julia X. Allen.
wood. Hattie T., Morton.
Original, Benjamin J. CANNON Edwin
i. Smith. William II. Prince, G. ID. Nor
ton, Samuel Mercer, Alden ID. Chase, Geo.
II. tietehell Additional. Samuel Emery.
,Jr., isiah HORIZON. Reissue, Charles Rob.
erts. Anon Rove. Orig rial, widows. etc,
Mary 4. Wadsworih. Annie .. Rove,
Ejiaza Mavberry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10
BY TELEGRAPH.
A BOLD SCHEME
OF Democrats to Coicnize coIored
Votes in New York City


NEW YoRk. oct. ?.--The Republican
rational campaign committee has issued 4
statement charging the Democratic nat or
committee with coGsiiF.ng 10 colof''e VI
this city for election purposes large ''
bars of egfoes from Baltimore, Pl''-
ptia and Wash're on, also - buy Ep %.
of the cuiore,i fipAters i'll this city and : Z.
These revelations Of alleged egnokedne 5,
statements, e;c., come TO the committee
through the exertiens of Committeeman
David Martin of Pennsylvania. Captain
Elder of Washington, is declared 10 he the
chief instrume mt employed in this manipula-
lion of coored voters, and 1t is asserted he
has three colored assistants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

The following are some answers from
the examination papers of a class Of
schoolgirls between the ages of twelve
and sixteen years:
Lawn is a soft stuff made from the
wool of The lawn, an animal in South
America. |; is also part of the flesh of
the COW or sheep, the rib part. Sho1dy
is a drink male from mixture of ale
and sugar II is the leather before it
goes through the process of making into
boots ami shoes. and for this reason is
called shoddy. 1t Is the flesh near ilIe foot
of any animal 1t is kind of whisky.
Wiucey is Tia wool off an animal which
lives in America: the lamen is its name.
Calico is n good heat conductor, because
it catches fire very easily. If print
dress is dried oa;side it mus. be careful
not to he left in the sun.
Caleadered means turned from one
kind OF species into another. 1t is things
which are tao shape OF calender. like
our bodies Ii means preserved with
sugar 1t means taking the dirt ont 1T
water. 1t Eieans increased or getting
heavier. 1t Is medicine or drug 1t
is boiling anything. Ivy means of steam.
1t means chewing the food well to make
it fit to enter the body. Ii means the
sum of whole for certain period Of
sime.-Lanjon Journal of Education.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Act on new prineiplc--rcgula'ing ipe
liver, stomach and bowels through ue
na,,.. rew discovery: DIR. Miles Fills
s,,aa,I;I,, ,,a,.. biIl,on.ee... bad taste, TORPID
~ ,;,es rons,;pa,ion. Cnequalled for
,naa .nrnc, rl,;liren. Smallest. millesi,
.r,e.,t 20 doses. ~ cts. Samples free, at
oct27dcoi&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Red rose, weeping eyes and a bad eohs y
The worst OF the combination Is tne eo"sn i.
Cure that with Adsmsons Botanic aoas"
Bal-am. A few days will do IT, bp,a'
not wait. A cough grows. oe'i"h"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

~ town meeting he'll saturday NOM
ing II was voted 10 instruct the school su-
prryi>o 10 make repairs on 1.-THE school
house at East Fairfield and place 1t in a
suitable condition for occupancy. II was
voted also to instruct the selectmen to raise
money hy loan or otherwise, TO defray the
eSnruSp of rppairlug
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10
4 Bad Obstruction.

Providence, Oct. 9.--Piiot II. s. Bar
rett of the steamer pequot reports passing
a wreck, southwest by south. tive-eighths
of mile from Trafford shoal light. tine
spar was about ten feet ahout water The
wreck ia a bad obstruction to navigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10
THE GROUND SINKING
Over a Mine. and New 100000 Church and
0rphanaee in Danger.

SCRANTON. Pa, Oct. 3-The surface of
the ground over the Central mine began 10
sink this morning, and new 800. 900
Roman Catholic church Of st. Patrick and
the adjoining orptianage are in danger Of
being prgulfpd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Miss Lille -pratf Nho bas been the
x,iesi Of Mrs. T.. W. Foster, returned 10
kenAu-keag Satgrisy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10
$4,000 Fire at New Orleans.

New ORLEANS. Oct. Two stories of q
building here owned by the Tulauee INT
sersity and occupied by r. +. HanselI &
Bro. staiioners and dealers in school books
etc, were burned out this morning. Loss,
$50 ono; fully insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Eddie Frazer who drives a bake cart for
trten reports the discovery Of H egg on
our vt his country routes. IDS monster
weighs IS ounces, anil the farmer
wo0lint part with it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

The mason work for the bath rooms in
the Colby gymnasium has been commenced
by purinton 4 Go. Thr-Aath room is to
be- 90 fee, IA length, fitted with all modern
improvements AMI conycnlences and
heated by bot water. The baths when
completed will BE- among the finest in the
State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Mrs Furbush an elderly lady living on
Silver street slipped and fell while going
from the stable 10 the house Sunday morn
ing. breaking her right leg at the ankle and
,lislocaling the joint The accident oc-
cured about Is O'Clock. and rs Mrs. Fur
bush lives alone it wa. some little time be
fore assistance could be- rendered. Dr.
rhaycr was called as quickly a. possible
and dressed the injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

The conference committee at Colby
- hnh has been composed Of members of
tl,c faculty and students chosen from the
rank of the gentlemen, has received add e
tons from among HE ladies. Though
nomnaly the SAME committee, meetings
viii be held separately the same members
of the faculty meeting with ladies' chosen
from tho .nrtral rlassns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Learned x BruWn have been at Madison
the past week laying 1900 feet of AK inch
water main for the Maine Investment Go.
They vii 30 tile plumbing in Us houses at
,Ae same place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Geo. H. Bailey. state veterinary sur
geon. was called here last week to examine
a horse that showed signs of CHAMBERS. DIR,
Bailey pronounced it an unmstakable case
of CHAMBERS and ordered the animal shot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

There will b. an adjourned meeting of
Of the board Of directors Of the y VI. CA.
At the rooms thu evening al ~ O'clock. \
full attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Eben Smith of this place is something Of
Il farmer On II acres of land this year
he has raised six tons of cabbage, u tons
of squash. four tons of carrots, POO bbls.
of turnps and 100 bushels of potatoes
Saturday he shipped carload of cabbage
to the Boston market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

An oyster supper is TO be- given at
rlmscrs h5n TUESDAY evening by the
~or0sis Music for dancing will be fur
nished by I}insmorr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Mia. Hattie b. Morse has resumed her
school work AZ ilie south Plains school after
an si,sencs OF two weeks caused by sick
ue4z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

4 large number vent tn Skowhegan SAT
uF,lay To attend the flir. W. H. Niewart
VS. one Of the number who drove up in the
afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

The sale of tickets for the first concert
in the high school course opened Saturday
morning at Bixby & Bucks. one man was
in waiting at 3.l5 A. NJ, and Clerk of
Courts Brainerl was there at 80, waiting
for the sale to open at : 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Mrs. Georgp Morrison died at her home
in tli. eity FRIDAY Of quick consunption-
Her age was 20 yeafs-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10
FAIRFIELD.

Miss Nellie r. Nye has been quite ill for
a week and unable to attend to her school
duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

The engagement of Miss Grace Louise
Pattcn. only daughter of Abel Patten. 10
Mr.. How ard Walker of Stouglton, Mass,
is announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

WIN Baby was sick. ~ gnse ~ CastoriA
when she was Child, she csiad Tor Cassrria
When she became Miss, she chung 10 Casi"'iA
wbsn shs hsd Childrsn. shs gave them Csssor'A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

.Grasshopners are 30 numerous IN some
sections OF 5Is>nsfi that tllcy are eaueing
alarm to the farmers. In many parts of
Kansas they are sal TO ts threatening to
DESTROY MANY acres of wheat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

stephen STARK instructor in ma;hmatles
a. kents Hill. Was III The riiY Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10
OAKLAND.

K. \. Herring of augusta, is visiting
friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Miss Mae Nudd of Watervlle has been
visiting in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

+. p Niles North of New Portland. and
s. NJ Boynton of Scion were at the Has
elton Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

p,e.itiing Elder Lsphau Of the Augusta
district preached at the Methodist church
sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

M,.s Florence Perkins. who has been the
guest Of Miss Blanche Smith, lefs Saturday
for Buekspaft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10
tlesiaa Service.

The closing service of the convention
was held il tile Congregational church hast
evening with an audience which hlied the
large auditorium dns. uree-sitattd the IL
ding of msnv extra seats. Mr.. Tyzzer, a.
sisted by Mrs.T yer a. orssEist- epftags-tesl
a splendid uI.iiiis. servic" of praise. The
choir of TIE church rendered several APP
propriste selec-i.t1< PRAYER wss offered
bv Rev. J. NJ wyman OF the First Baptist
church.
At the business session the reports of the
committees on credentials amt resolutions
were presented. The committee on ere
ientiaIs reported tie number of assoeia-
tons represented ~ 10, the number of dele
gate and corresponding members as liz.
The committee on resolutions presented the
following report:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

FRIDAY evening a corn husking was held
AZ the home of George W, Robinson on the
Belgrade road. \ large company was
present and shared the huskng of the corn,
he hounrifui supper provided and the
games which followed \ merry time was
The verdict of all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Mrs L. c. Lincoln and Miss Roe Man
tor of North Arson were in town shopping
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Z. 6. Merrill vas u Augusta Saturday
~, f,ssxtste..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Kelley of EIallowel
were the guests of Mr.. kelleys sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Benson AMI son
Rucl Benson. are visiting in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

BEEcH.n's Pu-Ls for bad liver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Rev. r.. NJ. Bartlett of DskisnA preached
a, the Baptist church -aasisy morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Hon. 5. A. Nye and \. F. Gerald of Fair
field were in town Friday on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Treuty ave from this eitg Attended the
Y. IT. c. l.. convention satariay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Whereas, The 2ssh annual convention of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Miss Otelia Rogers Is as-Istinz At the
North grammar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

Kendalrs orchestra furnished music for
Canton Somerset fair and won many com
pliments.