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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-31

Few names are so widely known in the
musical world IS that of Blasius. AMI the
pianos bearing that mark are leservedly pop
alar all over the world. The founder of this
most extensive manufacturing concern
harles Blasius, now retired from active
1nsiness life. was we'll known as a piano
manufacturer in Europe. He came to Amer
lea, aud in 1853 established himself in bust
ness, educating his sons, Levin and oscar
Basius, most thoroughly in the various
branches of piano manufacturing. These
gentlemen are acknowledged as leading
experts in this line ali over the country and
the popularity o. the Blasius pianos is uni
versally acceded.
Their new factory covers IN area of five
acres. The main building contains Ave i'm
mcnse floors, and in this, inclusive of the
irving houses, there is "A total floor space Of
22J 900 square feet
The firm will in a short time he iHcorpor-
ited as company with capital of 81 .o0o,-
100, and will be II close corporation. every
oliar having already been subscribed. The
instrument is steadily growing in favor as its
merits become better know and it is justly
laimed as ranking second to none in the
world. 1t possesses all the excellencies
claimed for other pianos. besides many that
ire peculiarly its own, while it is especially
remarkable for volume. purity and sweet
ness of tone. delicate and even touch light
and responsive action. and for durability of
construction. handsome appearance and ell
egant and artistic finish.
This is also the oldest agency in the
United States for the Stenwsy pianos. the
Arm having conducted the same for the
last IS years.-N. Y. Journal of Commerce
The Messrs. Blasius are represented in
Portland by Cressey, Jones & Alien, 53s
Congress street. Send for catalogues
prices and terms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-31
STATE NEWS.


3sAscu MnI,..
The following officers OF Branch Mill,
Lodge, |. o. of &. T. were elected Jan. IS
q. VI. Crummett, C. T.; Miss Julia A.
Crummett, V. T.; Miss Elya l.. Dove,
sec; W. +. Pinkham, chap; Miss Wini-
fred NJ. Worthing, +, s; +. W. Dodge
NJ; A. 5. Bean. treas; Miss Nellie NJ.
Robinson. g.; +. y. K. Dove, sen; Miss
c. 4. Dodge. s. j. T.--Nrs. Francis
Woody is very i'll from hemorrhage of the
iangs-Rev. T. Wilson has an appoint
m.nf to preach, here Feb. ) at 1880 A. NJ
NORM VAS uuoRo.
Another large boiler has arrived for the
Nassaiboro Mills Go. 1t is a duplicate OF
the one set last spriRg. 1t is one OF the
largest made, weighing II tons.-Rer, Mr.
stetsun, pastor of the Baptist church, who
owing To the parsonage in this village being
leased has lived on Cross Hill since he be-
came pastor here. will occupy the parsonage
very soon, the lease having expired Al
though there is but little snow i'll this Nicin-
ity an unusually large amount of lumbe,-
ing is being done in town this winter. Mr.
ME-. Cummings of the firm of Cummings i
Winche ster of Portland is again looking W
apples The market has been very du!
for over month and now, whereas they
were worth sl.II per barrel they are now
only worth 81 30. Nearly all have sold in
this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-31
ADJUSTMENTS.


''osg % rBK BE&vEsr."
The Portland AEsat Of Jan %, con.
tanned the fallowing notice of "one of the
Brsrest, which !, al the opera House To-
night;
"A large AMI enthusiastic audience vas
as Port!sna T..earre last evening enjoying
the thrilling scenes AMI Imaginable situation,
N the eoasesly drama -fUne Of the Br4yest. :
Mr. ciaas. Aet arths as slle brave fireman
4al devoted frient in thwarsing great
~Ysng. was every inch nero. Little Helen
- Indeed child wensisr, snd III. faithful
acting Of this little one adds greatly to the
success OF the pisy. The IRE scene, with
a real FIRE ehgiae, praneiag horses, and
people being saved from the blaziag buiiai-
ing BY the iremen. is one Of the most real
istle stage eeect- ever produced in this city
snd created tremendous applause. VIM.
Cronin makes an amusing Irish woman,
and the rest of the supporting company are
capable. The six splendid white horses
and tn. style 10 " hiell they carry oat their
part OF the programme is an entertainment
in itself"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-31

OWR ENJOYS
Both The msthod and results when
Syrup Of Figs il taken; it il pleasau.
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels. cleanses the sys-
tenn e6ectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of in kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
it, action and truly beneficial IN its
efecta prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, it,
many excellent qualities commend il
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 5G
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gistA Amy reliable druggist wiu
may not have it on hand win pro
cure il promptly for any one VIII,
wishes to try it. Do not accept an,
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FJc syrup co.
sAs FRANCISCO. CAT.
LOUISVILLE. ks- ssw roRx. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-31

Has tastes incidentally, in keeping with
other luxuries, A remedy must be pleas
snily acceptable in form, purely wholesome
in composition, truly beneficial in effect and
-.ntirely free from every Objectionable quail
ny. II really i'll he consults u physician !;
Il eonstipa,ed he uses the gentle family
laxative Syrup of Figs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-31
JOURNAL BOOK
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a library OF twenty two volumes OF stAnAai
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-31
Business TIPS.

DO not forget the Little OH Folk"
concert this Tuesday evening at the Y. W
e. T. L. Sooms instead of the regular bust
ness meeting. Admission, IL cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-31

Fourteen barrels of salt were used on
the track Of the electric railway Sunday
night. As result the track on Mon,iay
morning was in excellent condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-31
Dien.


Ch4Ha-.inu ID. Rebeeea. wife If George Estes,
aged Il tcars Jan. ~, Rufus Page. aged Il years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-31

a GENTS NANTEU-tur nc m2marial
~ volume of james q. Elaine The life aud Ia
5ors oi our great American. The auihrutir hine
faphy of the Great Secretary, by John Clark Rid,
path aud EN-tsoV. Conner, with remarkable con.
trihutions and rcmntse, ncts by Mr.. Blainv's liv-
ny associates, and naiier such ~ NJ other nui,.
shers can get actrss to. II tells mech nj tho un
writ II history OF men and affairs, In not he de.
,eSed by little "rncrgpncy" iouks nado IN of
tale and obsolete en- hragn material They aie
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hentic book. SIZE lolNss, retail price a. so
drop everything aud svud US 95c. for OUTFIT
eri.'k Manufacturers hook Co. No Ns,o ri
bert St, Philadelphia, Pa
Ian
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-31

improves the appetite, aids digestion
and is unequalled as q tonic and invigora-
tor at this season. Sold by Druggists
everywhere,
rnri I4lSwrhwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-31
THREE WISE MEN.

Three wise nlrn, were thev.
Who came to town. the other day.
enc had business NJ the mil.
The other two had orders TO I'll.
For friends sad neiyi.hors all around,
knew they were eeitiitis to town.
50 handed them l,st complete,
For what they wanted froai s5i Water 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-31

Continued on 18th page. !
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-04
Norel Block Signal Srstem.

The Weehawken tunnel of the West
Shore railway in New jersey. which is
i 200 feet in length, has a novel block
signal system. The arrangement CON
sists Of line Of incandescent electric
lamps about 800 feet apart and placed
on level with the eve of the engine
driver. When the lamps are all alight,
it is an indication of safety. Each train
passing through extinguishes the lamps
for distance of 100 feet in its rear, q
result which is automatically effected
by an electrically connected track cir
cult, whereby the lamps are kept under
the continuous control of the train. The
operators IN the signal towers at each
end of the tunnel can also extinguish the
lights in any section of the tunnel if &C.
casion requires. This system appears to
embody number Of exceedingly valu-
able features, and if successful in prac-
tice cannot but increase the traffic "a
pacity of long tunnel largely beyond
that which is possible by the methods f
signaling heretofore in use.-Engineer-
ing Magazine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-04
Dakota,s Great Mheatfields.

A large party Of foreign agricultural
commissioners to the Worlds fair, IN
der the escort Of Governor Shortridge Of
North Dakota, saw some harvesting
operations in that great wheat country
few days ago which must have opened
their eyes, accustomed as they are to the
small acreages of Europe. Driving
through a vast wheatfield bounded only
by the horizon, they beheld as many as
43 Irvine binders moving in a steady pro-
cession half a mile long and cutting
great swaths of grain.
They were told by the owner of this
farm that in harvesting time he cut a
square mile of grain in day and en-
ployed 50 men to shock it up. At noon
the visitors sat down to prairie chicken
dinner on a mammoth scale, which ex-
cited their surprise almost as much as
the prairie acres on which they gazed.
Afterward they visited the famous
Dalrymple farm, covering "a, 900 acres of
ground, and saw numerous thrashing
machines making their inroads into the
stacks Of wheat which it required $50
Irvine binders from two to three weeks
TO cut.-New York l'Cst.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-04
: dams stolen Rib.

In one of the many and varied COM
ments on the creation of women in the
Talmud, the Emperor Hadrian is intro
duced as corversing with Rabbi CANA
liel on several religious questions. With
the object u casting ridicule on the
Bible, Hadrian exclaims: Why, Your
God Is represented therein as a thief.
He surprised Adam in his sleep and
robbed him Of one Of his ribs
The rabbits daughter. who was pres
ent, Graves permission to reply to the
emperor. This is granted her. But
first let me inplore thy imperial protec-
ton, puissaIt SIRE" she exclaims. "A
grave outrage has been perpetrated on
our house. Who has dared to infict
any harm on the abode of a friend:''
asked the sovereign.
Under cover Of the night an auda-
cious thief broke into our house, took a
silver fagon from our chest and left a
golden one IL its stead" What a vel
come thief" cries Hadrian. Would
that such robbers might visit my palace
every day. And was not the Creator
even such a thief as this archly rejoins
the blushinc damsel, who deprived
Adam Of a rib, and in lieu thereof gave
him loving, lovely bride:"-Chief Rab-
bi Adler in Nineteenth Century.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-04
English Taught In French schools.

The French minister of public instruc-
ton has issued a circular which will have
the effect of greatly stimulating the
study of the English language in France.
In all the higher schools and training col
leges the compulsory studies hitherto
have included two modern languages.
one of which must he German. This or
der is now annulled.
Two modern languages will be the rule
as before, and one will remain at the op-
ton of the pupil, but as to the other he
can choose between German and Eng
ish. Moreover, the time given to the
study of German is reduced by two
hours, while that devoted to English is
increased by the same length of time,
and pupils will begin their English les
sons one year earlier than hitherto
London News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-04
CAUSE OF ToRNAOoES.
Result of the Meeting of Head Winds
rom North and South.

rom NoTth ana South.
From the gulf of Mexico TO the north
pole and from the lakes TO the Rocky
| mountains IS vast extent of country
crossed by no mountain chains TO inter
) cept or rstard the velocity of air cur
rents.
The extent of this country IS equaled
by none on earth. Cold air being heav-
Ter 70 the square inch than warm air,
| the cold air, when coming in contact
with a warm current from the south, al
ways pred eliminates, forcing the warm
air into the upper currents.
The cause of cyclones is the meeting
of head wind from the north with a
head wind from the south. They meet
like two vast armies of men.
The pressure at the point of meeting is
so great that the air, by compression,
becomes heavier 20 the square inch than
wood or the human body, hence either
| one will feat IL the same manner that
wood will float in water-it floats be-
cause 1t Is lighter to the square inch
than water
Place water IN an ordinary wash bowl
| and remove the plug, and il will be OBJ
served thar in passing ont the water
forms circular reaction. Air being a
liquid does the same in passing either
upward or downward, hence the funnel
shaped spout Of the cyclone center.
When tw D immense bodies of air CON-
ing from opposite directions meet, the
only egress Is upward and sideways, and
in passing upward it forms the funnel
the same as water passing out of wash
bowl downward
The theory that a cyclone forms q
vacuum Is absurd. Withdraw air from
a glass jar with an air pump and feath-
er within tie vacuum formed will drop
with the same velocity rs lead, or. on the
other hand. you can compress air until II
is heavier to the square inch than wood.
in which case wood will float in the air.
The lifting power Of 4 cyclone is
caused first by the compression or
density of the air, and second by its We
locity. Combining the power of density
with that Of velocity, which occurs at
the center or funnel, no power can re-
sistit. The feeling of suffocation or diff
Guilty in breathing when near the track
of a cyclone is caused from the compres-
sion Of air.-Minneapolis Tribune.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-04
New York's New Diana.

The new Diana for the tower Of the
Madison Square Garden will be Of alu-
minimum. Copper was the material of the
original cEaste goddess, who pointed
with her bow to the winds eye from that
lofty pinnacle awhile ago. The white
metal is far better for the purpose on
account Of its comparatively small
weight for the bulk 1t Is only about as
heavy as chalk. The wholesale price of
it has been brought down by improved
processes TO $l.2j a pound. Perchance
aluminium Will, at some time in the fu-
ture, be the material universally EN-
ployed for making statues.
Inasmuch as there Is plenty of it to be
had, every clay bank being a mine of it,
1t may reasonably be expected that pro-
cesses will eventually be discovered for
separating it in unlimited quantities at
a comparatively cheap rate from the ma
terials with which it is found combined
In nature. One important advantage
that ii has for statuary and monumental
purposes Is the fact that it does not cor
rode and is as untarnishable as gold
The aluminium Diana is being put TO-
gether by a New York firm. She will
be - feet high, whereas her predecessor
was IS feet in height. The sculptor, St.
Gaudens, and other experts were Of the
opinion that the original goddess was
too big. So they took it down and or
dered a new one, while the big copper
huntress was shipped to the Worlds fair
at Chicago.-Exchange
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-04

One of the morning papers, in a some
what high flown notice of the late Sir
Arnold White. states that the '.mvste-
ries' connected with the will of the
prince consort were locked in his faith
full bosom. There were no ''nysteries''
in connection with the prince consort' 5
will except that the queen, to whom the
whole Of the princes property was be
queathed, would not allow the will to be
proved in the ordinary form, nor has it
ever been deposited at Somerset House.
London Truth.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-04

SENATOR MARTIN Of Kansas. who
has not taken kindly to the appoint
ment Of tbs colored editor. Mr.. Tav-
Tor, to be minister TO Bolivia. has
withdrawn his objection and viii
vote for confirmation. The senator's
opposition was not aimed at Mr.. Tay-
lor personally, but was due 10 a feel
ing that he ought not to be charged
to Kansas. which state has many
anxious white democrats who want
TO hold Office. President Cleveland
settled the matter by the remark that
Taylor would not be charged to Kan
sas, but to the colorcd race OF the
whole country. so Mr. Taylor i
happy and i packing his trunk pre-
paratory to his departure for far-ofT
Bolivia
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-04
YOUR HEARING.
Is it Gradually Growing Duller??-
Catarrh Causes it-Stop
it Now,

Mr.. Peterson's case illustrates the
danger of allowing these troubles to
run on, and should be carefully read
by everyone.
A very large per cent of these cases
of deafness and roaring noises is due
to the extension of catarrh to the
eustachian tubes and inner ears.
MANY of the most remarkable cures
that have been accomplished by the
physicians of the Scott Medical In
stitute have been in the restoration
of hearing lost or dulled from ca
tarrhal extension. 1t is folly to wait
for trouble like this to get well it.
self. 1t don't get well, but always
gets worse. until frequently the hear
ing is entirely destroyed. A thor
ough course of treatment with ca
pable specialist. who goes right at
the cause of the trouble and removes
il, i the only hope.
DR.. Wilson and his medical assoc
ciateS cure all eases of deafness
caused by catarrh.
Deafness and Ringing Noises.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-04
.sYour Money mr. Yonr fs,.,

Such demand at the mouth OF ''six-shoot
er, se's man thinking pretty lively! With q
little more thinking, there would be less suffer
ing.
Think OF the terrible results of neglected con-
sumption! which might easily be averted by the
timely OF Natures Great Spec fic, DR.. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery.
Consumption, which is Dung scrofula, is con
stitutional disease, and requires just such thor
ough and eff ctual constitutional remedy Taken
in time, before the lung-tissues are wasted it is
guaranteed radical curel Equally certain in
all scrofulous affections and blood disorders
Large bottles, one dollar, of any druggist.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-04

Wilson says he is c-u-r-e-d Write
and ask Mr.. Peterson if il i not so.
To the Public.
Or. Wilson has reported n case
Hike the foregoing. each week or two.
for the past three years in the tri-
city papers. In the case of Mr..
Peterson, DR.. Wilson would state. he
has lived in Rock Island county foI
over 80 wears. He i director OF q
fire insurance company. and is also
connected with the management OF
AuguStana college. Is he a man to
be relied on? Let the public Judge,
Within the past three months DR..
Wilson has published the statements
and pictures of a number of minis
tiers who say under their own sigma
lures that they have been c-u-r-e-d
at the Scott Medical Institute. Can
they be relied on as telling the truth
Let the public judge.
DR.. Wilson has noticed a scnseless
TRADE against him by a Young firm
trying to do business in the tri-cities.
Some three weeks ago DR.. Wilson in
serted in the papers a statement to the
effect that he would notice this baby
firm no more in print. Today he
says the same thing. 1t i no pleas
IRE for Us to work for nothing.
DIR. Wilson has business interests
at stake in this state. The blowing
firm" have nothing to lose here
nothing that can be touched-there-
fore we decline to bark where we
can not bite"
DR.. Wilson wishes to announce
to the general public that his diplo-
ma is registered with the county
clerk in this city and shows he has
practiced medicine years before
either Of this great firm" entered
practice.
Should we condescend to answer
this great firm" in the manner in
which they assailed the Scott Medi-
cal Institute. we could bring forward
proof. which we have held in our
possession for months. that
would make them beat hastv re-
treat from our city. or wish they had
never opened this discussion.
DR.. Wilson's plan has always been
''let our patients talk for u.s." And
when he has to elbow his own horn
for the sake of deceiving the public.
he viii take down the sign scott
Medical Institute and close his bus
mess.
Does this look reliable? Ler the
public judge.
Treatment, s. month.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-04
A Phosphorescept Tree.

A large willow tree ON the bank of
Tan run in Frankfort fell over recently
and developed into natural curiosity.
The inside of the tree, which has been
dead for several years, was found to be
mass of phosphorescent light known
as fox fire. As darkness came ON a1J
the curious phenomenon was discovered.
hundreds of people gathered, and as
many as could get around the old trunk
went to work with hatchets and knives
to secure specimens. Soon the ground
around was strewn with small chips.
which glitte ed like so many little stars.
Philadelphia Record.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-04
NESE LIVER PELLETS
Manhood
and how to attain it.

At last medical work that tells the causes,
describes the effects, points the remedy. This
is scientifically the most valuable, artistically
the most beautiful medical book that has ap-
peaIed for years; &c pages every page bearing
a half-tone illustration in tints. some of the
subjects treated are Nervous Debility, Impo-
tency, Sterility, Development. Varicocele,
The Husband, Those intending Marriage, etc.
Every man who would know the grand truths,
the plain facts, the old secrets, and the new
discoveries of medical sc euce as applied to
married life. ~ho would atone for past follies
aud avoid future pitfalls should write for this
wonderful little book. 1t will be sent free.
under zeal. Address the publishers.
Erie Medical Co., Buffalo, N. Y.