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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-15

AN~ @&N0O4S
Both Tie nsthod and results when
Syrup Of Figs i taken; it i pleasant
and Refreshing TO tho taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON de Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn e6sctually. dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs i the
only remedy Of it, kind ever pro-
duced. pleasing to the TASTE and &c
ceptable TO the stomach, prompt in
ite action and truly beneficial In it,
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
TO al and have made It tho mos,
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs 10 for sale in So
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gista Any reliable druggist Who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SKRUp co.
san FRANCISCO. ca.
LOUISVILLE. ~ new voRx ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-15

Comments itself to the well-formed, to Ito
pleasantly and effectually what was former
" done in the crtflest Hammer and disagree
ably as we'll. To cleanse the system and
break up colds headaches and tevers with
ont unpleasant after efects.use the delight
full liquid laxative remedy. Syrup of Figs.
marl3d&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-15
Dieo.

kLSSfrK'-
p,pr iill china March -, Mr.. Sarah J., wife
OF John puslSr, aged - yeats
NLfo.
Palermo March :, Mr.. David Srrait. aged n
years.
Ni~ftt.I.tSpt>
Mubiie-M March 6. William Webbing Richards,
oldest son of Mr. Charles O. Richards. Formerly oi
IialowrlI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-15
The following letter from Congressman
c. 4. Boatelle is self-eyplanatorv

BANGOR, March II, lS93.
Dear Mr.. pwen---The fame of Seidl's
Orchestra is so well established that my
commentator cannot be important; but
his Wagner night in Washington recently
was so exquisitely delightful that ! must
congratulate You aud Bangor upon the good
fortune of securing musical entertainment
that will take high rank among the mister
works of the great orchestras of the world.
The marvellous compositions of Wagner
have never found such brilliant and heauti-
full Interpretation in this country, A. that of
the superb corps of artists who respond as
by inspiration to Sedls fascinating leader
ship. Without referring in detail 10 the
distinguished company of vocal and
Instrumental soiosts several of whom have
been heard anil admired in this ,ity, |
think of the Wagner symposium ~ whole.
and shall never forget the SUI
pernatural charm aud melody of the mighty
orchestra's rendition Of the great t,,rman
composers work.
Very truly Yours,
e. 4. BoUTELLE.
+. 4. Owen. Esq, Bangor Opera House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-15

fcInedied by the brat crystal
leps. sPE' TATi.Eg aud EVE
GLASSES sold and fitted By
practical opticians at PART.
RIDGES Drug Store, opp.
Post ONCE. Augns,a, Prices
from - cent, 10 siSJ--but
$40 will buy the ntsr QrAL-
iTr lens in fine tempered steel
bnws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-15

Have you ever seen prices for the same goods
as low We think not Possibly you did not see
in the above list the article you wished for we've
got II. and the price is in same proportion
above.
We desire to impress you with the fact that we
are reliable. registered drug house. anil that any
article which we sell you guarantee in every
| respect, and handling, we do. such quantities
of goods you that our medicines will be
perfectly fresh and nice
We make speciality of mail orders to be ship.
ped by freight express when cash accompanies.
They will receive the same attention which you
would personally.
These prices are very low, by selling stacks Of
goods there may be little money in il for us;
but there's lots for you, don't you think 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-15
We Is Paying from Is to s. per Cent

to our customers every dollar they spend witt
US. You might Just as well put that amount In
your pocket to throw 1t away. Look over the fol
lowing rates of interest on genuine patent medi
cines and figure the amount you can save for your
self
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-15
THIS FAMOUS SERIES

large and clear and each volume is handsomely boz
ie best books for the price pu, upon the Anne
M PATRONS can these book. =. the foliowfn
wa,eryilie JOURNAL, headquarters 81 6. H. l
Gardiner ut
Aagnsta--as the JOURNAL counting room. o.
Where books are sent by mail eight cents additions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-15

F. 4. owen. Esq, Bangor Opera Ilou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-15
Special Embellishments.

nuan anvuss,ss0eats, rot axsas11l9 tea1 n1es
eoming un1ef ~ Road Of WANTED. ltnH SAAH
. esGla, Arse tnes tpP IS cents md 90 wei b
= oenfe A1ynnce paymeAt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21
WAITS AND sIRAYs.

Denmark exported over 100, 100000
pounds of butter in 1892
Cincinnati's twenty-six shoe factories
turn out 90, 600 pairs Of shoes every day.
a story from Africa is to the effect that
the Congo River is 1,652 feet deep at 5ts
mouth.
oculists declare that the gaseous ema-
nation from plank sidewalks causes disc
ease of theeyes.
1t is recorded that the baking of bread,
cakes and pies became a business in
Greece, 14s B. G.
The Victoria bridge over the st. Law
renee River at Montreal is over two miles
long. 1t cost over S. O0O,0 and contains
10, 500 tons of iron.
This annual consumption of rubber is
estimated at 1000, COO pounds, and the
Rutta- percha trees in East India are dying
out at an alarming rate.
A glass factory in Liverpool has glass
floors, glass shingles on the roof, and a
glass smoke-stack los feet high, built OF
glass bricks one foot square.
missionary IN Nankin, China, gave a
Chinese boy glass eye recently to re-
place a lost natural eye. The Chinese
came near lynching the donor.
Barber's poles are believed to have
originated from the old English law OF
200 years ago, requiring BARRIERS to dis
play F" a blood pot on striped pole"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21
ODDITIES.

The ulster overcoat originated in Ire
land.
"Boodle" is derived from Dutch and
German words, meaning pocket or purse.
The first nickle-in- the+slot machines
were made by Egyptian priests and they
turned on an urn of holy water.
The drums of servian regiments are
placed on little two wheeied carts, drawn
by big dogs, the drummer following.
Certain cocoanut trees in India, almost
entirely lifeless, have been revived and
made TO bear abundantly by placing salt
at their roots.
The name "pound,'' as aplace for keep
ing stray animals, arose from the English
law that the owner had to pay one pound
sterling before he could recover his
stock.
In olden times suicides were buried at
crossroads with stake driven through
the body. The stake was of willow, which
grew rapidly and would, therefore, moro
surely mark the gpot.
Charles V. asked to see his own funeral
celebrated in the cathedral. 1t was done
with the most minute detail, and made
such a frightful impression upon him
that he sc:ually died two days later.
During the reign of Henry V. the En-
glish parliament passed a law requiring
ali the geese in England to be counted.
The sheriff of every county was required
to furnish six arrow feathers from each
goose.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21
FACTS AND FIGURES.

In 1892 600, OOO. 600 persons were carried
on our railroads.
A tragedy was first represented on a
wagon by Thespis, at Athens, B. G. 63s.
Ice made at zero temperature will last
longer than that made at IS deg. or 20
deg.
Two hundred and seventy-two textile
mills were erected in this country in
1892. &
A sewing machine, weighing az tons,
that sews cotton betting, is in use in
Leeds.
Canton, China, has a floating popula-
ton of soO,o persons. They live in
Households. Ishs5
Bees never store honey in the light, as
honey SO exposed graduates and IS use
less to them.
Hard coal loses 8 per cent. in bulk per
annum when exposed to the weather.
Soft coal.loses II per cent.
The salaries paid to the $50, 600 persons
in the civil service of the United States
amount to 10000, 600 annually.
A larger proportion survive their first
year Of existence in Dublin than in the
twenty large towns of England and
Wales.
The Sfmplou road, from Switzerland to
Italy, was built by Napoleon's eng ineers
in 1907. Over zoe, coo workmen were em-
ployed at one time. 1so
The first record of the finding of coal
in America dates from 1869, when Father
Hennepin,a missionary, discovered the
mineral in Ottawa, Ill. The vein was not
worked until nearly $50 years later, and
even in 1913 several tons of bad coal were
sold for 81 per ton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21
BITS OF KNOWLEDGE.

Aleech has three jaws, which form a
triangle.
Corsets have been found on the waists
of Egyptian Inummies.
An ordinary house fly has 5000 eyes;
the dragon fly %, COO eyes.
Enough spider web to go around the
world would weigh one-hali pound.
Starfish have the power to chapgetheir
color to that of surrounding objects.
A single factory in North Carolina is
turning out 100000 cigarettes daily.
The Chinese Emperor had 26O pairs of
boots made for himself some time ago.
The product of American looms has in
creased from 6,023, 100 in 1880 to s17,Cs1,-
AT in 1890.
It is said that the city of Pittsburg now
for a violin. tF
The average weight of the Chinese
brain is said to be heavier than the aver
age weight of the brain of any other
race.
The most cunning art, as well as the
highest scientific use, to which wood can
be twisted, turned, wreathed, warped or
carved ia that when fashioned into an
ideal violin.
The pure white lustre of snow is due to
the fact that all the elementary coIors of
light are blended together i'll the radiance
that is thrown off from the surface of the
thousand and more distinct and perfect
crystals.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21
Various Items.

The President was fifty-six years
old Saturday.
Howard j. Schneider was hanged
in Washington Friday, for the muir
der of his wife.
A company has been organized at
Shenandoah, Va, to furnish that town
with an abundance Of good water.
Matthew Mauck, of Warren county,
was run ever on the Norfolk C Wes-
tern Railroad at LuraY and instantly
killed.
G. p. Jack paid 1922, 800 for the
Berkeley Springs Hotel, and j. G.
Adams gave s18, 900 for the st. Clair
Hotel at Martinsburg.
j. NJ. circuit, proprietor of the
Hotel Michigan at Winchester, died
on Tuesday after short illness OF
pneumonia, aged AZ years.
The passenger and freight depot at
Rileyville, on the Norfolk and West
ern Railroad, was consumed by fire
Monday evening of last week. All
the freight, books and papers were
burned. Supposed origin of fire, q
spark from an engine.
Three masked men held up the
night operator at Port Republic sta
ton, on the Norfolk and Western
Railroad, Wednesday night, and rifled
the cash box. They carried away
about $50 in change, but overlooked
an envelope containing a larger
amount. They escaped, leaving nc
trace of their idnentity.
A son of Samuel Hoga, of Bond:
Creek, Ritchie county, died from
eating dried apples. The boy hac
been sent to neighbors to get the
apples and on the way home ate s
large quantity, and on reaching home
drank freely of cold water, as a nat
urAl consequence he was soon in ter
rible agony. His stomach burs
before he died. The boy was abou
10 years of age.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21
ANCIENT WEAPONS.

The French infantry were armed with
the pike until 1910.
Greek infantrymen were always trained
in stone throwing.
Damascus blades were famous all over
the world B. @. 500.
Swords were manufactured in England
in the Fifth century.
visored helmets were worn by the
heavy Roman cavalry.
Greek helmets covered the head, back
fneck, ears and nose.
Shields were not used in England after
the reign of Henry VII
During the middle ages the spaniards
were the best javelinmen.
Military hammers were first commonly
used in the Tenth century.
The quarrels thrown by cross-bows
often weighed six pounds.
Greek swords were short cut and
thrust, leaf-shaped blades.
Leather cuirasses were used by the Ro-
mans in their early history.
The cross-b bows of the Fourteenth CEN
tury weighed fifteen pounds.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21
AROUND THE WORLD.

1t is believed that fully 10000, 600
Europeans wear wooden shoes.
An aerolite that is said to weigh 10, 600
pounds Tell near Jiminez, in Mexico,
some months ago.
The Oldest American citizen now in
public life is Senator Morrill,, of Yer
mont, who was born in 1910.
There are now 1000 building and loan
associations in the United States, with n
membership of 1000 600 subscribers.
It has been discovered that Lord Bacon
was an authority on cooking, and gave
the world several receipts for making
mince pies.
Frnnceville, one of the New Hebrides
Islands, is said to be the smallest repub-
lie in the world. Its population COM
prises forty whites and about 800 ne
groes.
Performances at theatres of ancient
Greece sometimes lasted twelve hours.
Seven O'Clock in the morning was the
time for the raising of the curtain, SO to
speak.
If the sun were to BIO represented by a
globe two feet in diameter, the earth
would be represented proportionateIy by
pea, Mars by pin head, and Mercury
by mustard seed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21
WITH THE JoKERs.

A grievance to man is what a sore
heel is to a boy.-Milwaukee journal.
Thieves dread the light, and SO does
the man who falls out of a balloon
Binghamton Leader.
Some orators are badly stuck by the
time they reach the point of discourse
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
No one can know the value of little
scratch on red wagon until he offers it
for sale.-Atchison Globe.
Talk is cheap. If you don't believe it
see how much you can get for the price
OF a shaye.-Elmira Gazette.
A photographer is one of the most in
dependent of men; he never hesitates to
present his views.-Lowell Courier.
Bagley-What has become of the india
rubber man that was at the museum2
smeddick-oh, he was bounced.-Bing-
hamton Leader.
"Banister is not well educated, but he
has horse sense enough for team" al
suppose that explains his strong pull."-
Indianapolis Journal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21
Csrter-Pierce.
Especial to the Baltimore Sun,


WINCHESTER, Va, MARCH 16.-A
beautiful wedding was celebrated at
Stones Chapel Presbyterian Church,
near Vaudeville, Tuesday evening,
the contracting parties being Mr. j.
William Carter and Josie, daughter
of Capt. A. n. Pierce, both of Clarke
county. The church was e3quisitely
decrated with cvergreens, potted
plants, &c. Mrs. DIR. G. p. Nor
ison, of Martinsburg, sister of the
bride, presided at the organ, and Miss
Beulah Hardesty was maid of honor.
Tie lady attendants were Misses Lii
lie Pierce and Eva Bell, sister and
cousin of the bride, in yellow Canton
crepe and carrying white carnations,
and Misses Mamie Childs and Mamie
Hardesty, blue Canton crepe, carry
ing the same. The maid of honor
wore pink Canton crepe and carried
carnations. The groomsmen were
Messrs. X. II. Burns, Clarence Hem
sci, Robert Hardesty and B. A.
Wade. Mr.. ID. p. Pierce acted as
best man. The bride, who was given
away by her brother, Mr.. +. H..
Pierce, was handsomely attired in
white silk, tulle veil, and carried
BRIDES roses, tied with cream ribbon.
The ceremony which united the hap
Ply couple was performed By Rev.
Mr.. StribIing, of BerrYville. After
congratulations at the residence of
Captain Pierce supper snd refresh
ments were served. Tonight a re-
ception was given by Mr.. and Mrs.
G. f. Carter, parents of the groom.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21

The following clipping appears in
the current number of the New York
York Clothing GazeHe:
Weinman, Hirschman & Co., al
649--651 Broadway, show one of the
most complete lines of popular
priced boys and children's clothing
that has ever been prepared for the
market. They have established
offices at 225 Fifth Avenue, Chicago,
and ii West Baltimore street. Bal
timore, for the accommodation OF
visiting buyers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21

For the Methodist Conference al
Front Royal, the N. & w. R. r. will
sell to delegates and visitors tickets
at reduced rates, of one and one
third fares, equivalent to 4 cents per
mile, round trip. Tickets will be on
sale March goth to 25th. inclusive,
and good for return passage until
April 9Th. The B. & o. will issue
card orders for reduced rates of 4
cents per mile, round-trip. Tickets
to be on sale March 2Oth to 25th, in,
elusive, and good for return passage
until April 5th. These orders have
been forwarded to the Presiding
Elders for distribution in their re-
spective districts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21
Natures Surest Ally.

If nature did not struggle against diseases,
would be the course of malady to its fatal
termination. While nature thus struggles
let u.s. lest worse befaII us, did her efforts with
judicious medicinal help. Experience must be
our guide in battles with disease, and that
clamp to our feet indicates Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters as safe, tried and thorough
ally of nature. If the blood be infected with
bile. If the bowels and stomach are inactive,
II the kidneys fail to expel impurities of which
they are the natural outlet, a course of the
Bitters is the surcst reliance Of the sufferer,
one, moreover, that is sanctioned by profess
sional Endorsement and use for nearly half u
earned grestcr distinction as a remedy for and
preventive of chronic liver complaint, malaria
constipation, kidney and rheumatic trouble
and debility.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21

MusIins, MusIins, from the cheap
est to tue best, at NJ. Palmbaum &
Bros.
Great Reduction at NJ. Paimbaum
& Bros in Blankets, fine Comforts,
Shawls, Muffs, Wooden Underwear,
etc.
Carpets, much larger stock than
ever to select from at Hirschman's.
Come and look at our stock of
Straw Mating, all new designs at
Hirschman's.
For Spring Trade we will show you
the greatest stock to select from at
Hirscbman's.
We have made another big reduc-
ton in our Clothing Department to
make room for our large stock of
Spring Goods which will arrive
shortly. HIRscHMAN & Co,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21

At her residence in Washington City. on
Monday March 9Th 1898. alter lingering
illness Of consumption, Mrs. MARY f. POR.
TER, wife of Mr.. D. j. Porter. formerly of
this county, aged about 81 years.
She has crossed the river
To the other shore:
Gone TO join the angels.
Peaceful evcrmore.
IN deck her grave With flowers,
The raTest ever seen.
And with tears as showers
I'll keep them fresh and green.
BEB
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21

Among others the nomination of
William McAdoo, of New Jersey, to
be assistant Secretary of the Navy,
and Edward B. Whitney, of New
York, to be assistent Attorney-Gen-
eraI, were sent TO the Senate by the
President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21

"Four years ago, while living in Trinidad,
Colorado, a small lump appeared on my neck,
which gradually swe1led and developed into an
intensely pniaful IiTid sore with centre
filed with examinations like shot. Another sore
appeared an inch or two distant, and had to
give up and return to my parents in Brooklyn.
Physicians pronounced them cancers and
Performed An Operation
for their removal. 1 suffered great deal
before the operation, and far worse since. One
of the cancers, the smaller one, healed over but
was as sore as ever, while the other did not
heal and was worse. Tho physicians told me I
would have to submit 20 another operation, but
said would Die First
A similar lump year ago came on the right side
of my neck. For many months could swallow
onlyliquid orvery softfood, and sometimes found
great difficulty in sPeREEirg aIoud. At the
suggestion of friend, began taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and the only thing regret Is that
did not take it years ago, and thus have pre-
vented terrible suffering, for had taken the
medicine, sincerely believe should not have
needed any operation at all. These sores are
now, after taking two bottles,
Completely Cone
and, am satisfied, permanently healed ND.
The lump on the right side Of my neck has
nearly all dried up, and no longer causes me
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21

Hon. NJ. L. Walton, of Wood.
stock, Va, law partner of our towns.
man A. G. Wynkoop, Esq, is favor,
ably mentioned for Congress to sue.
coed Col. O'FerreIl should the latter
be nominated for governor. Mr..
Walton, it will be remembered,
spoke in Charles Town during the
last campaign, and made quite a ia,
Yorable impression here.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
70 the Creditors Of Hannah S. F. Butler,

To the Creditors of Hannah s, F. Butler. de-
-ceOsed: fg5
IN pursuance of a Decree of the Circuit
Court of tile county of Jefferson. made IN O
cause therein pending. to subject the real es-
tate of the said Hannah s. F. Butler to the
payment of her debts, you are required
to present your claims against the estate of
the said Hannah S. F. Butler for rehabilitation
to Forrest ". Brown, Commissioner. at his
office in the said county, on or before the 24th
day of April, 1898
Witness T. w. Latimer. Clerk of said Court,
this gath day of February. 1883.
Il. W. LATIMER, Clerk, 1
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21

Mr.. Blount, of Georgia, recently
chairman of the House committee on
foreign affairs, has started for Hon
oluIa, under appointment of the
President to investigate the situation
in the Hawaiian Islands.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the Creditors of Sarah Ann Mcdaniel, de-
ceased:
In pursuance of Decree of the Circuit
Court of the county of jefferson, made in a
cause therein pending, to subject the real
estate of the said Sarah Ann Mcdaniel to the
payment of her debts, you are required to pre-
sent your claims against the estate of the said
Sarah Ann Mcdaniel for adjudication to T. C.
Green. Commissioner. at his Office in the said
county, on or before the 22d day of April. 1898.
Witness T. w. LATEMER, Clerk of said
Court. this 25th day of February. 1855
T. ". LATIMER, Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21

1t looks as if Mr.. E. N. Gilkeson,
of Hampshire, will be Collector of
Internal Revenue for West Virginia.
Mr.. Gilkeson is tip-top man, a.good
Democrat, and would ill the position
with ability.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-03-21

The Baltimore Sun reports B. p.
Lucas, of Charles Town, as an ap-
pIicant for the position of collector
of internal revenue. This is proba-
bly, intended for Mr.. r. Rion Lucas,
a we'll known and worthy Democrat
of this county.