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The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-09-12
ONCE A w IN IOWA.
But Ex-Governor sherman lsFoR ) Ciefl
In b Country store.

But Ex-Governor Sherman lsEoR ) Clerk
In b Country store.
From the Office Of the governor Of a
great state to the position Of foorwalk-
er of O big istere-that seems not only
improbable, but impossible, and yet
there is an incident of the kind on rec
ord. Following Governor Gears retire
ment from the Office Of chief executive
of Iowa came Buren, r. Sherman, who
for two years made an excellent govern
or. Just why the precedent of n second
term was not followed cannot say IN
less it was that the, opposing wing in
the Republican party was too strong for
Mr.. Sherman and his friends.
At all events. has stepped down and
out and pursued the ever tenor Of his
way as a.private citizen. In some man
ner the cards refused to break even for
Governor Sherman. and as a last resort
he was compelled to Accept q position as
fioorwalker in the largest store in the
city Of Des Moines.. In this honorable
but by no means exalted position he dis
charged his Duties cheerfully and was
20 affable and pleasant that the public
learned to like trading at Des Moines'
big department establishment !.
It was o shrewd business movement
upon the part Of the proprietors, and
they reaped great benefits .therefrom for
a long time. Eventually, however, the
ex-governor dropped ont of the clerks
society and quietly, disappeared from
notice. Nosone seemed TO have missed
him particularly, and but few inquired
after the snrbane ex-governor and toblig-
ing foorwalker. Recently, however, an
old time friend Of Mr.. Sherman hap
pened to be in a certain village in north
eastern Iowa and stepped into q store to
buy a shirt
There was. Ex-Governor Sherman,
measuring ,calicoes, tying up groceries
and performing other duties d~evolving
upon q country clerk in o country store.
Old time memories were revived, and
the traveller remained over a train in
order to have a visit. In"relating these
circumstances the gentleman said:
II don't know what ails the governor.
| reckon he has lost his grip, He seems
to be satisfied with his job and appar-
emily has no ambition to better himself.
He was once a power in Iowa; low he
Is nothing but a dry goods clerk. Idon't
understand it. Chicago Mail.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-09-12
POTATO BUGS VERSUS LocusTs.
A Regular Kilkenny Cats seance Followed
by "a satisfactory Truce.

A Regular Kilkenny Cats seance Followed
by "a satisfactory Truce.
Stories about II year locusts are be-
coming as woolly rs the grasshopper
stories of last year.
Down in Sullivan county an advance
guard of locusts entered u potato field
and began their usual work of destruc-
ton. The potato bugs apparently
thought that this was an encrImchment
On their rights. For TWO days farmers
noticed a great migration of bugs to-
ward that particular field. They travel
I'd along the road iii sguadrons and bat
talions and seemed ~ be- under regular
leaders. 1t b+a:ame plain that the word
had been pasted to all potato bugs III
the vicinity that their help was wanted.
and they were prepared Tor war. They
assembled on one Size OF the field. while
the locusts gathered On tho Other.
Then came the batrle. The bugs plan
Of campaign WAS To cover that portion
of the field which they were defending.
so whenever "a luckless locust or detach
ment Of locusts attempted to alight on
it the plucky beetles would ponnce upon
their enemies and tear and claw them
to pieces. The locusts began making
regular attacks. and the slaughter of
both insects was very great. while be-
tween them they left nothing of the
potato vines. The fight lasted for two
days. Then there seemed to be q truce.
As a result. it is noticed now in Sulli-
van county that whenever the locusts
approach q field of potatoes the bugs
retire from about one-third of it. The
locusts destroy that portion and leave
the rest for the beetles to eat at their
leisure. It is inferred that this is in &C
cordance with the terms of the peace.
The pluckiest fight against locusts
that ! have heard of, however, was made
by q ram in Duchess county. He was
the patriarch of the flock and of course
considered himself its leader and pro-
~tector. When the locusts invaded his
pasture, he noticed that food became
scarce. So he set to work to destroy the
plunderers. fOf course he had mo other
weapon thar tho one provided him by
nature-his big. hard head. He ran
about the field bunting and crushing
tho locusts. Whenever he could get one
against "a tree, he would smash it. He
kept that work up with great energy
for two whole days, not stopping to eat
anything hiniself. But The numbers Of
his enemies wareetne great and at tie
end Of the second day the self sacrifc.
ing animal sank down and died of ex-
haustion. @Buffafo Express.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-09-12

When you go to camp n in the
woods, you can get rid of mosquitoes
and black flies by spreading over your
face a mixture of 3 ounces pine tar, 2
ounces castor oil and an ounce of penny
royal, boiled together over a slow fire.
A mixture like that ought to keep even
r~attlesnakes of.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-09-12
!. eeatty.s Rlanes and organs, !,

AlOh. DdnIel r. Deatty, Sno - Il
gan and Piano mar OF Washington \
is buster than ever. In 1870 MI bS,s
left home a penniIess pillow boy, aa'J N
his indomitable will he has worRsS nH Il
way. up so as to sell SO far, nearly lvy m
OF Beatty's Pianos and Organs slncs NJ
Nothing seems to dishearten him ~
Giles lay in his way that womb
wrecked an ordinary man ioreve.
tnrns to an advertisement and CONF; esst
Of it brighter than ever. HIS W. WI 4
ments are in nse everywhere. Va IN
informed that during the next zen III
he intends to sell 200,O more N,
make. That means a business y s y"
600, 900, if we average them at $ivvJb
it is already the largest business stis
kind in existence. Read his ao''
ments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

DR.. II. J. Frederick, assisted by DR.. W.
p. Giddings of Gardiner, performed very
difficult surgical operation upon Mrs. L. F..
Pinkham. corner of Green and Chestnut
streets, Friday forenoon, cutting into the
abdomen and extracting two stones from
the gall bladder, the size of walnuts The
patient was very comfortable last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28
Railroad and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Arrangement Of Trains In Effect Nov.
Goth, 1893.



Follows.
GOING WEST-6,S0 A. NJ. for Lewiston, Farm
ngton, Rockiand, Portland, Boston and Montreal,
10 10 A. NJ. for Brunswick, Lewiston, Pennington
Rocklard, Portland and Boston connecting for
White Mountain points and Quebec; $40 p. M.
for Brunswick. Bath, Portland, Boston; 11.O0 P
n. {night rullsIarl every night for Lewiston,
Bath, Portland aud Boston.
SONG EAsT-i.50 A. NJ. might express) 10,
Skowbegau. Belfast, Bangor. Bar Harbor, 81.
Stephen, ST. John and Aroostook county,
9.33 A. M.for Waterviile, Skowhegan, Bangor III
p. M.,tor Waterville. Oakla N orth Arson, Biug
han. SkowhegaD, Belfast, Dover. Foxcroff. Ban
sor, St. Stephen, st. John and ARGOS
took county; 7.45 Z. H. linked for Waterviile
Az A. III. Sundays only for Watervile and Ban
sor.
The Night Pullman Train going East at $50 A.
H., going Vest at HOO r. M, runs every
night, Sunday inclu 3ed. connecting for and from
Lewiston, but not 10 SkowheRau on Monday
mornings. or TO Belfast. Dexter. or beyond
Bangor Sunday mornings.
The day irains going West at 1910 A. NJ, and
East at 3.2 i. NJ, run daily, Sunday included, be-
tween Boston, Lewiston, Bath, Bangor and St.
John.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

Mrs. Emile Burgess Underhill Of New
York will lecture on the subject of peace,
or Peace and Temperance" Monday eve
ming, April 30th, in the rooms of the w. c..
r. u, on Water street Mrs Underhil
will not fail to interest and good attend
ance is desired.
Some improve ents are being made on
Grove street. General Boynton is having a
new Get of steps built in front of his house.
The lawn around Mrs. Farrar's residence is
being newly graded. Some of the dwell
ings at the lower end of the street are also
being improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

The following Kennebcc county officials
G.. Andrews in Monmouth today w. S.
Cho,te. clerk of courts; Judge Stevens.
probate court: j. +. Blanchard, treasurer :;
G. II. Smith, register of deeds; f. Z. Nor
tor, sheriff f. II. Jones, janitor court
house, and the county commits sioners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

new convenience has been introduced
:" me court house. A speaking tube has
oeen connected with the clerk of courts Of
nee and tie sheriff's desk. The clerk Of
courts Office has also been connected with
.'e probate, treasurer's and janitor's offices
oy electric bells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

The ladies were out yesterday With their
sunshales
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

The water pipe, on Water street, opposite
Bean { Burbank's confectionery store,
'afst about , o'clock Friday morning and a
considerable quantity of water oczed out
onto the street. TWAS repaired before any
damage was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

Mrs. Nellie Patterson, who has teen Wis
lung Sheriff Norton and family, returned
10 her home in Mount Vernon, N. H., FRI
day morliny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

The Augusta driving park has been OPP
ened about three weeks earlier this year
than last. The first of May, last ear there
was considerable water upon the track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

The new horse recently purchased fer
Tue city team is working finely and matches
nicely with the other. Driver McCausland
greatly pleased with the span.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

! r. w. Soule, who is in Boston, after
consignment of fruit, telegr ,phei to the
JOURNAL yesterday that he would have 400
b inches of bananas, pine apples, lemons
and green stuff in abundance here on the
the boat today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

Henry Thorndike, who was injured by a
silver that run into his hand, is suffering
from blood poisoning, and is not exp ,cted
to recover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

Fifty bags of peanuts came up by boat
on the last trip, the largest number ever
brought to the city at one time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

Mrs. Lucie A. Smart has been very sick
the past week at her home, l42 Grove street,
with neuralgia of the heart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

The decks for the reporters at the court
horse have been arranged for their use dur
ing the Getchell t,itl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

All members of the l. Q. O. F.. are re-
qaested to meet at the hall at $50 Sunday
evening TO attend the anniversary service in
the Methods. church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

The Populists' meeting. which was to
have been held in Golden Gross hall, Fri lay
evening, was postponed for a few weeks,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

"OSney" the only canine Unlisted in the
railway mail service has always been re-
garded as dog of doubtful pedigree. He
has however, during visit to Postal Clerk
Page of Dexter, established the fact that
he is dog. Owney had been rusticating
in Mr.. Pages hen yard and on Orney's de-
parture the proprietor found himself minus
one setting hen, one duck and one of his
pigs had broken leg. Owney's friends in
this city will do we'll to take warning when
the dog pays them visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

The psrcl walk in front of the court
house will probably be repaired and will
make the law show up better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28
HORSFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE,
II You Are Nervous,
and cannot sleep, try it. 81, r


MRS. WNsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS Of
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN while TEETH-
ING. With PERRECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES
the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS ali
PAIN CURES WIND collie and IL the be a.
remedy for DlARRREA. Sold by druggists in
every pnt Of the world. Be sure and AK tor
''Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrap," and take no
other kind. Twsnty-as ceats bottle. >,
spy1sdAwlyf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

j. f. P rec is building small addition
to the east side of his residence on Green
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

C. Weber is building neat portico
to his house on Summer street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

Belt Hopkins, brakeman on passenger
train No. III, had one of his fingers badly
ia nmed yesterday, while coupling at Port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

The pulp mill folks are going to catch
their own logs this spring. A new boom
has been built for this purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28
ASSESSORS NOTICE.
To III. Tax payer. of.h. city o, Augusta.


You are hereby notified 10 bring in true and
complete lists of yoGr polls and estates, real and
Der soAa', net BY law exempt from tsXatioB. Of
which you were possessed on til, first day of
april, le9i, and as Executor, Administrator.
Guardian or Trustee; also number OF dogs. For
the purpose of receivire said lists snd administer
ing The oath authorized thereto, the unde' signed
Assessors Of said city, will be in session at their
office IN Upert IIoBse Book opposite Posofice,
each SATURDAY, before or on the f2th day OF May
q" xt. RON ct, i2o'cocs a. NJ, and from to 4
o'clock =. NJ. end also on all stormy days up to
and /, Guiding that date.
Failing to bring in such lists, You will thereby
he barred of any right to make Application TO the
County Commissioners foe abatement of any
taxes which may be assessed against you.
Blanks tor returns may he had of us on applica-
tion,or by calling at the office of the City Treasurer
JOSEPH II WALL, J Assessors
Apr. ., 1894. WILLIAM II. LIBBY, of
G. A. ROBERTSON, Augusta.
apr2isw&w3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28
NOTICE.
In Regald 10 Private Drains.

Section 2 OF CITY Ordinauce-All private drains
which shall hereafter enter any public sewer.
shall be built of such materials as the mtyor and
aldermen shalt direct, and shall be laid under the
direction Of the may or and aldermen, o, bg some
person by them appointed; and they shall be laid
in sach direction, of such size. with such descent,
with .uch sstrainers. and in such manner as they
shall determine. - per on shall hereafter con
meet private drain with public fewer,
unless he -4hall first Obtain written permission
therefor fs1m the mayor, under penalty Of not
less than ten nor more than twenty dollars.
3. J. r. BEAN,
CITY Marshal.
Per order of the Mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

Secretary McKeen of the board of sgri-
culture is insugurating his bulletin cam
paign for the season of 1894. His list of
questions for the May bulletin comprises
the following: Condition of farm stock as
compared with las. year: Has there been
any increase or decrease in any Kind of farm
stock, and if so what is i. and the reasons
for such change? Have farmers, gener-
ally, sufficient fodder to carry stock to time
for turning to pasture: Have grass fields
come through the winter in good condition?
What will be the acreage as compared with
last year? Please note any essential
changes in quantity or kinds. What efforts
will be made to make farms more self-sup-
porting the coming season: Give crops
used for so;ling aud methods Of growing
them. Give local prices for all crops usual
" sold in your vicinity, and compare them
with 'ast year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.

3 rrr daily, Sundays included, 2 run Sundays only
Through tickets 70 California snd all point,
South aud West may be had Of y. II. Walker
ticket agent, Augusta, the only ofbce Augusta
selling via all routes and checking baggagi
rec OF eyponse.
PATsor TUCKER. Vice Pres. l. nj Mgr
+. l.. BooTHBy, Genr Pass. & Ticket Ax't.
Portland. Nov. 2oth, 1872
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28
Local and Business Tins.

The May festival to be held in the Meth
o6ist ves'ry Tuesday and Wednesday of
next week promises to be very interesting
affair. There will be May pole dance by
- little girls Tuesday afternoon and
Wednesday evening. Tuesday evening
there will be an entertainment by local tai.
ent. In the various booths will be found
May baskets, home made candies. flowers,
numerous kinds of refrcshmt nts, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

Quite number came up by the Electric
cars to attend the Crust of Society" las
evening, in the Opera house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28
PIN ANCTAL,
MAKE GOOD YOUR LOSSES
s4 I'm PART)
On lefau|ted Mortgages.

i II you wish 10 collect sell defaultad bonds
mo- 4 CAGES on properties in Colorado, ILLINOIS
Iowa, kausas, Minnesota. Missouri. Nebraska
Moth aod South Dakota. Oregon, and Washing
ron. proper ies negotiafed though Lon
bard, Equitable, showaltrr. JARVIS. Coukiiu, and
othe. Mortgsse and lrG,t Compaoies IN any of
the taies territories, yor can do SO readily b ?
communicating with our office.
Having facilities for serving yopr interests, |
can do so economically and faithfuiy
Unpaid and present Taxes should re
Cei'e prompt attention. and excessive
taxation should he rcdiced. 70 tbese mat
tiers pay immediate stteHtion, not only effect
log sewing. has preventing the total los. OF prop
erty Delay in there matters frequently iniure
TILES, and we would advise You TO give them
your immediate attention by communicating with
ia at once. Having had 10 Years Succession pia :
tice, and being we'll acquainted with IT,. Western
court practice believe serve your INF erests
20 ycur profit ard satisfaction.
VIM. N. Titus, Attorney-at-LaW,
2ll Warrington ST., Boston, ri -.
octsiIS & win
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

Simon Murphy of Sidney, was in the
city yesterday.
Capt. H. N. Fairbanks of Bangor was in
the city, Friday.
f. p. Walker of Vinalhaven was in the
city, Friday evening.
w. w. Brown of BOwdoinham was in
the city, Friday evening.
S. c. Manley arrived on the rs train
from Portland, last evening.
Miss Daisy Glidden of Gardiner, was in
the city, FIidsy, visiting friends.
N. c. Earle Of the Maine board of phar-
macy, was in the city Friday evening.
The Augustus will play the Oak Grove
seminary nine at the park at p. NJ. today.
Mrs. w. p. Miiliken was among the pas
sergers who arrived from Boston last even
ing.
Quite number came up by the Electric
cars to attend the Crust of Society" last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-28

Mrs. w. p. Milliken was among the pas
sergers who arrived from Boston last even
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-23
KIRKSTALL ABBEY.
Brief History Of mn Ediilcc That Is Famous
 In England.

Brict history or mn fuiilcc That Is a1flous
 In England.
 Magnificent in its decay and study alike in its mass and its details, Kirk stall abbey was founded for the Cister- clan order by Henry dc Laci in ll59. Its founder had the rarc felicity of sec- ing the work completed
 With his own hands he began the eCli- flee, and he gave unstintcd aid i'll its construction and ill the promotion Of its religious work, and he did not rest cun- tent until he saw on tho meadow land selected for tho purpose n thoroughly well organized monastic establishment
 The abbey proper, us seen today, is but one out of series of buildings erected as q compact and intetwOrH1ng whole. It was the opinion Uf Sir Gilbert Scott that all the essential features of tho combined struCturc-thc church. the chapter house, the cloistcrs. the re factory, the dUrmitury and other build ings. whose foundations at least may still bc traced. were the work of one and tho same period and the same men struck, as it were. from q single die. '
 Of no other important ecclesiastical cdificc of the Norman ar early English lNLAt'A NsAlA saH NAA S> F'~AANA- AAS became the mau>ulcum Uf its founder. In it he and his sun wCrc given sCpul- turc. For nearly four centuries the work of the ablN.y was conducted with mUre or less influence.
 Some of its heads mado their power felt in parliament, and the line of their succession had run to the twenty ninth abbot when the dissolution changed the character and fortunes of the place. The monastery and the estate around it wCrC then granted by Henry VIII to Arch bishop Cranmcr and his heirs in Cx. change for other possessions
 The grant was confirmed by Edward VI, but in EliZalvth's time the pruISrty had in sumv way reverted back tO the crown. It next passed tO private UwnCrs and was s, Cur,d eventually by the Sa, villcS uf lIuwlcy Hall. from whom il was transferred ly marriage tO the Car,li.,an<.
 In the hands If the CarGligaHs 1t re maincd until lN>". when the TnvXpCct cd hapV, II, d, aud the abbs'y, with it: grounds. was purchased by Colonel J. T. North at tho priCo of about sj5, OOO, and by him handed over as gift tC Leeds, his native town. Kirkstall abbey is about three miles from Briggatc and is within the borough. - Casscll's Cities of tho World"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-07-23
The rikeman and HI. weapon.

The pikeman was covered with de- fensive armor, an iron headpiece, iron ''back and breast" and "tasses," a kind of iron apron protecting him from waist to knee. He carried a pike l6 feet long. with an ashen shaft, an iron head and a blunt iron spike at the butt end, where by to fix it in the ground. and besides the pike a rapier.
 The pike, from its great length, was O weapon which required delft handling in order to be of effective use. and, as may be imagined. was excessively showy on parade. The modern lance exercise is a pretty sight enough. but the old pike exercise, perfectly executed by a large body of men, must have been su- perh. We are not surprised. therefore, to find that the pastures or instructions for this exercise are extrayagantly minute
 To give one example. at the close of the instruction, on the word "Order your bikes, we find after a mass of complicated details the following con- clusion: You place the butt end of your pike by the outside of your right foot, your right hand holding it even with your eye and your thumb right up; then. your left arm being set akimbo by your side. you shall stand with a full body in comedy posture. ''-Macmil- lan's Magazine.