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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-06
DICK JONES' ARREST.
Makes Grab For the Bank Roll
and Comes to Grief Immediately.

Makes Grab For the Bank Roll
and Comes to Grief Immediately.
Dick Jones, young man with sport
ing proclivities. went to the sheep
Ranch" last evening with $23 in his
possession. He played the wheel for
time and won and lost-principaIly
lost, until his cash amounted to only
$1S Dick determined to get even and
making grab at the pile, secured
ten-dollar stack of silver and made a
swift rush down stairs, followed by all
the attaches of the place. Officer
and officer Dobson gave chase,
the former firing his pistol twice at
the fleeing man who turned into Com
mercial street and made southwark.
He was apprehended and taken to the
station.
Jones is a bartender and gives as an
excuse for the crime that he was drunk
and did not realize what he was doing.
To improve the appetite, restore
healthy action of the bowels, promote
digestion, and regulate all the bodily
functions, Ayers Pills are the best
As a mild but effective aperient, no
pill is in greater demand or more
highly recommended by the medical
profession.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-06
THE COMPLAINT.
sworn to Before Commissioned SOM
err. Charging Murder.

Immediately after the outlaws were
brought to this city, Sheriff Hardy swore
to a complaint before Commissioner So
mer. charging Coughlin and George with
murder in the killing of John Stagg and
A N Dawes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08
JUST WHAT A LETTER is.
An 0fisial Definition From the Postoffice
Department..

ruling was recently made by Post
master Coveney upon the question as to
what constitutes u letter in its usual and
ordinary FORM" and it has just been con-
frmcd by a communication from Wash
ington.
The ruling ard its confirmation were
tho outcome of q complaint recently made
to the postmaster by Il gentleman who de-
sired to send through tho mails scaled
roll properly stamped and directed to tho
commissioner of patents at Ottawa. He
said that the roll contained plans and
drawings relative to "a patent He had
Offered this roll to the clerk at the foreign
window, and following out tho rules of
the office tho clerk refused to receive it.
When asked for reasons he was referred to
the postmaster. Colonel Covency gavo q
decision to the effect that the term letter
is to be construed to mean and embrace
sealed packages consisting of an envelope
of any size, but fat, as is the usual letter
The objector did not think that this rul-
ing and definition of a letter were correct
and gave his opinion that letter was
package containing personal matter of no
value"
In the communication from Washing
ton n. NJ. Brooks, the superintendent Of
foreign mails, says that 1.-THE Canada Office
Rnd this department concur in tho opinion
that the term letter in its usual and orGi-
nary form is to be construed to embrace
sealed packages consisting of an envelope
of any size, but of the usual letter shape
and its contents, but that rolls or u package
not irclosed in an envelope, as the word
envelope is generally used, cannot be con-
sidered to be "A letter in its usual and or
binary form A sealed package in tho
form of a roll is therefore not entitled to
transmission in the mails exchanged be-
tween the United States and Canada, and
your Office was correct in declining to re-
ceivo the scaled roll mentioned
Complaints OF the kind made by tho
gentleman who wished to forward tho
sealed roll have been numerous, but this
is the first time in the history of the de-
partment that it has been called upon to
decide what constituted letter. by this
decision no sealed packages or rolls will
be taken at the Boston postoiiice for trans
portarion to Canada, as the regulations of
the postal convention say that sealed
packages other than letters in the usual and
ordinary form are not allowed to be dis
patched to Canada, even if postage has
been prepaid in full at letter rates" This
is no new law or regulation, as it was
enacted about ten years ago and has al
ways been enforced moro or oss.-Boston
IrausCriDt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08
Buying Turkish Rugs.

Solid value in rugs. Although some
may look upon Turkish rugs asan oXpcn
sivo luxury, they arc in tho end an econ
omy, considering their durability and in
creasing market value, and rugs, like dia
monds, can always be disposed of Tor first or
added values In buying, the way to dis
criminate between genuine and imitation
oriental carpets is To examine carefully
whether each stitch is knottGd and impos-
siblo to pull out If it is perfectly firm,
you may be assured that it is genuine
Turkish, but if it can he pulled ont it is
an imitation, no matter how closely it
may resemble the genuine rugs in color or
pattern.
The manner of testing tho quality of
the rug by connoisseurs is as follows:
Drop a 1.-Two coal or burning match on
the corner of tho rug. Allow it to burn
for moment and remove when You will
find IA ycliowish mark. Brush this off
with the fingers, and if it entirely disap-
pears, leaving the original colors unal-
tered, you may rest assured that the color
ing and quality are all that can be desired,
Tho Turks treat their rugs with much
moro respect than we do. They never
think of stepping upon the rugs with their
shoes and it is owing TO this fact that an
tique rugs, embodying years of artistic
work and skill, remain in perfect condi-
ton after having been used in the barom
or mosque from generation to generation.
-Chicago Inter Ocean.
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essentially for the masses and should be
carried on for their benefit; not to make
any person despise his surroundings or to
give him a feeble smattering of useless
knowledge, but an education which will
aid and sustain him in moving upward and
onward. Let US all visit and work for
our schools; -let us use good Judgment in
improving them. Above and before let
us stand shoulder to shoulder to prevent
any sect or denomination interfering with
the system which has made America what
she is. Let every one of US do our hest
to protect distinctiyely American institu
lions from every assault no.matter from
what source it emanates. And in doing
this we shall effectually prohibit any
division of'public funds among sectarian
institutions and keep the public school
system for what it was designed; the cdu
cation of every child at public expense.
influenced by either creed or politics.
SO with an abiding faith that the good
discrimination of our people will select the
wheat from the chaff, and that. that stern
common sense which has marked the New
Englander at all times and i'll all places
will make itself felt in our blessed public
school system, | leave these few ideas,
suggestions or thoughts for your consid-
Grafton, with the single hope that the
public schools may grow into yet greater
utility, and witn age maintain stronger
ana better their position as the bulwark of
American liberty and independence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08
"A Phase of Fame,

The stained glass window on tho x
street side of Senator Brico's house is an
object of great curiosity to passcrshy, and
numerous and odd are the explanations OF
its presence made by strangers in the city,
who, without the services of guide, have
determined to see the exterior of as many
fine homes as possible, even if they don {
succeed in getting past the portals.
Il never knew Senator Brico was re
ljgious man, says tho visitor from Ohio,
gazing pensively ut the window with it,
littlo row of evergreen trees at its base,
but that window must surely bo in pri
vate chapel. Do you suppose no reads the
family prayers there every morningf"
Well replies her companion, vino,
having been appointed to a clerkship in
ono of the departments six months pre-
viously is competent to give all informa
ton required on Washington topics, you
see, this house used to belong to Mr.. w,
". Corcoran, 4 great philanthropist, and
they say that when Senator Brice bought
the house from his heirs it was with a
distinct understanding that n memorial
window should beput in place in honor OF
the original owner, and this is it.. -
Indeed? Well, l certainly should love
to SEQ tho other side of it,, and tho paiJ
moved on, marveling at the curious waJ
some people have Of perpetuating thci
fame. Washington Post.
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Finer Microscopes Needed.

Professor Schacfer president of tho sec
ton of physiology of the British associa-
ton. declares that he has discovered that
each organic cell in vegetable and animal
life contains an infinitesmal particle
which manifests definite and controlling
functions, and which appears to be, III
fact, the principle Of life. He calls 1t tho
attraction particle" because, despite Its
Infinite littleness, lit cxerts an extraordi-
nary influence over the whole cell, which
may DO many thousand times its size. 1t
Initiates and directs those processes which
result in the multiplication of cells.
The supposed fundamental form element
called cell is usually invisible to tho
naked oye. Bearing this fact in mind, wo
can get an idea of the extraordinary char
acter of the statement of DIR. Schaefer that
'.he has discovered the life principle in a
particle thousands of times smaller than
tho cell itself" After magnifying the cell
1000 diametcrs the central particle, the
attraction particle, or the living prin-
ople, appears under the most powerful
microscope merely the size of fine point.
Some inventor is needed now with a mi.
croscope Of higher power than ANYTHING
yet known. st Louis Globe Democrat
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: - 80 '
POTTER PALMER ABOLISHED TIPS.
His Porter's knowledge of Horsefiesh Was
the Cause of the Action.


This is the narrative of Potter Palmer
and bis chief porter, as told in Chicago
paper:
Mr. Palmer has what ho considers IN
educated taste in horSefiesh. He thinks he
knows troster when he sees him and has
little doubt OF his ability TO judgo of tho
aforesaid trotrer when he sits behind him
with tho ribbons in his hands.
Mir. Palmer some time ago bought a
horse with an alleged ability TO DO mile
in 900 that struck him as being extreme
ly desirable. He paid good deal of manoy
for the animal, and he was filled with de-
light when he thought of the easy and
brash manner in which ho would pass tho
various 1turnouts on the Lake Shore drive.
He asked Mrs. Palmer to como out with
him 70 try the new horse, and having
nothing, better to do Mrs. Palmer consent
cd. Tho wagon was yokcd up and tho
driver attached
One by enc the speedy horses of tho
neighhoring ArmoGrs and Trees and
Healys were passed, and MIR Palmer was
Just beginning to rejoice in his purchase
when there came behind him tho clatter
and rattle OF badly constructed village
cart.
"Wo Will have to have ono more run,
my dear, said Potter Palmer.
just this once, love-" said Mrs. Potter
Palmer.
The gathering came nearer and nearer
and nearer and then presenter and present
or and at last passinger and PASSENGER I'M
til it faded away in tho distance far be-
yond anything Potter Palmer and his now
horse could do. but rs the vehicle went by
Mr.. Palmer recognized the driver.
1t was his own head p0rtcrl Tho man
who had thus brought him to open shame
was the person who told the slaveys how
TO pile the trunks around in tho Palmer
House.
He said nothing just then; but, like Che
parrot in the story, he thought II heap.
Mrs. Palmer made such conversation as
thore was held in tho rest of tho trip, and
MIR. Palmer got back to tho hotel as sool.
as possible.
How much does that head porter got
month";" he demanded.
Fifty dollars" replied tho manager.
How can he buy trotting stock on $50
month";" demanded Mr.. Palmer.
ooh, you forget his fees
"What feos?'
''Why, his tips-tho money people give
tho head porter when their luggage is
brought to them
Hereafter, - said Mr. Palmer, "no por-
ter is to be permitted to collect fees You
sec that he does what he is paid to do for
what he is paid for it. And, by the way,
find out what he will take for that horse ho
had out today
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a Michel Standard.

Five cents was the value which Texas
farmer once placed upon ministers
prayer. The story is told in The Epwortl'
Era of tho Sor DIR. H. S. Thrall, enc OF
the pioneers of Mcthodism in Texas.
In company with anulnbcr of itincrants
who were ON their way to conference DR..
Thrall stopped TO spend the night with an
old farmer. 1t was tho custom then tc
settle the bill at night SO that they might
rise about 3 O'Clock i'll the morning and
ride good way before breakfast and lie hy
in tho heat of tho day.
DR.. Thrall, acting as Spokesman Of tho
party, said to the Old farmer after supper:
I'VE ara company of Methodist preach
ers going to conference. IF you viii get
the family together, we will have prayers
with you.
After prayers ono by ono settled his bill.
DR.. Thral' turn came, and he asked for
his bill. The cid farmer replied:
well, parson, / charged the rest 25
cents, but bcir rs you prayed for us SC
good ! won't charge you but 90 cents
The brethren had tho laugh on DIR. Thrall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08
The Return Journey.

Editor William II. Ward of Tho Inde.
pendent said tho other night that when he
was journeying in that part of the world
which the Bible said was once tho Garden
of Eden, the most beautiful and fruitful
region of the earth, he saw no living thing
throughout the extent of tho garden ex-
ccpt two toads. 1--WE have had the most
finely strained plots founded on the theo-
RIGS Of evolution, said one Of DIR. Ward s
hearers. Now, cannot some story writer
give US yarn turning on tho reversion to
type, with the toads in the garden as the
ultimate? As the ape IS an advancement
upon the toad, there must have been toads
before there we're philosophers. And, as
o friend of mine used to say, It's long
way from an oyster to Plato, but it's been
travelled Why not tell about the return
journcy?''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08
| MEDDYDEMPS SENSATION
A Remarkable Recital of a Re
markable Fact.
Full and interesting Particulars
of a Case that Attracted
Wide Attention.
Mrs. Adeline Munson. Who Resides In Meddy
bemps, Maine, Declares:

For many years past have been af1lict
ed with general debility, sleeplessness, and
numbness in my hands and feet, caused
by poor circulation and impure blood.
Was at times affected with headache, dlz.
ziness and severe vomiting, as my food
would not digest properly. In later years
my nervous system seemed to give out en-
rely, and general paralytic-like numb
kinds of sarsaparillas without obtaining
any benefit from them. They not only
proved valueless, but l believe actually
harmed me; my stomach could not retain
them, and grew steadily worse.
About a year ago, / heard of the Red
Seal Sarsaparilla, that was said to be pre-
pared by an entirely now and thoroughly
scientific method, whereby certain poi
sonous principle, very harmful to tho diges-
tive organs, and which is brought out In
some process, was entirely eliminated.
l found great relief in the first few doses
of the Red Seal Sarsaparilla, and after
taking three bottles l found myself en-
tircly cured, and, although "a years of age
fcesstrongcr and younger today than ]
have for many years past.
l believe the Red seal Sarsaparilla to DO
the best medicine of its kind, and strong
ly recommend it to all who wish for q
speedy cure. / will cheorfully give full
details of my case to all who wish for
further particulars.
Red Seal Sarsaparilla Is for sale every
where. Ask your dealer for bottle. It
always cures
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STATE NEWS.
Hancock.
SUNSET.

GUNSEI.
Mr. Samuel Durham, who has been
very sick with the grip, is some what
better Mr.. Frank Warren has been at
Camden trading horses and now has a
large cream colored farm horse. Mrs.
Stephen Small who has been very sick
with the dphtheria, is not much better;
heart failure is feared. Three children
died of the disease and two did not have
ii. Enoch Small who has been one of
their nurses, stepped on a rusty nail and
has quite a bad foot. Phillip Small
spraincd his arm and shoulder quite
severely saving wood last week Morton
Small, who is taking course in Shaw S
Business College in Portland, is getting
along nicely.-Mr. Pearl Stinson will
move his family 10 Green's Landing
DIR. AN. D.. Small left town Tuesday, on
the Vinalhaven for Freedom, where he
expects to locate. MIR. 4. Powers is hav-
ing a Lar &c barn built. w. Powers Is haV
ing large hcnnery built.--E. Y. Sylves-
ter has taken possession of the post office
MIR. Nathaniel Robbins recently cole-
bratcd his 95th birthday. lio was repre-
sented by four generations. He Is still as
hale and hearty, lively and jolly ms any Of
his descendants. lie is m old time Demo
crat. great reader and keeps well posted
ON all the events of the day. He is in fun
possession of all of his faculties and bids
fair to reach the century mark.-~Mr
Prescott johnson has had a stroke OF
paralysis and is now very low. lphonse
Stinson has moved his family TO Green S
Landing where he will work this sum
mcr
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Not Flattery.

Snow tell me, - said Miss Flatnote In a
compliment counting tone, do you think
my singing voice is at all adapted for the
stage:"
Certainly, mademoiseile, replied the
professor, admirably adapted, and for a
very difficult class of stage work. -
.'Oh, you mean to fatter me!''
mot at ali. refer to pantomime. -
Boston Transcript.
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Waldo.
MONTVILLE.

Sumner Ludwig carried his son, Charles
O. Ludwig, to Belfast recently, where he
is to work at his trade rs carpenter for l..
l.. Wilband Miss Susie Bragdon has
been visiting relatives in Freedom. Mrs.
Sawyer, aged 80 years, died at the home
of her son, Mr.. Ephram Sawyer, recently
Silas Ward has returned from California
Isaac Bartlett's buildings were burned
March 81. They were partly insured -
Mrs. Henry Thayer is in poor health.
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Drawn In.

Hanson--How did you come to marry
the widow Boncoeur instead Of her daugh-
teri l thought it was the daughter you
were after.
Janson-Well, SO / was, to tell tho
truth, but when asked Marie to marry
me one day she said, Ask mamma" and
when | started to do it / stammered so
with nervousness that mamma said ''Yes"
before l had the question out.-Somer-
vile Journal.
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Mistook His Principles.

Rural Ragges-Don't go near that
house, Tatts. The woman insultcd me.
asked her fer little light food, and she
handed me a cake of yeast.
Tramping Tatters - Dat was tough,
Roory, but where was de insult?
Rural Raggcs-Wheref Why, she must
have thought / wanted ter work.-Now
York Ueral2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

The candlesticks of the jewish taberna-
clio had seven branches, at the end of each
being small cup, the receptacle for oil.
Tho wicks were of linen and depended
from tho nozzle of the cup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

Miss Blanche Messer went to Skowhc-
gan, on the afternoon train, Saturday.
where she will pass few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

A special meeting of Cushnoc Council,
0. U. F., will be held, this evening, in
DIR. r. j. Martins Office at T. 80 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

The committee on arrangements for the
printers ball, to be given April Is, are,
F. f. Sprague, J. Gronier G. H. DeGran-
dee, r. A. Ward and Harry Robinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

Col. II. G. Staples, who is in the eastern
part of the State in the interests of the
Maine Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Au
gusta, reports business excellent.
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Tho armilausa was the cloak worn by
knights Of the middle ages over their ar
NOR. 1t was often wholly Of silk and very
costly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

A Water street merchant declares that
he saw flock of 80 geese fly northward,
the other evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

George West of the kennebec Light
and Heat Company, was hero from Port
land. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

The billiard tables for the Abnaki Club
rooms have arrived and will be put up,
today. They are said to be very fine ones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

The Journal received from r. W Soule,
"The Hustler" Saturday.a very fine bas-
ket of delicious California oranges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

F. L. Pond returned from Pennington,
Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

Miss Ada Bridges left for Waterville
on the afternoon train, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

Charles Ballard, who has been in
Haverhill, Mass, several months, has
returned to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

Nathan Weston and wife returned from
Boston, Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

Hon. G. f. johnson of Wateryille, was
In the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

C. S. Hamilton of Biddeford, was in
Augusta, Saturday.
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The Augusta Supply Company has
moved into it's store on Bridge street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

The High school, Village district an(
Williams district schools will begin, today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-08

NJ. S. Campbell arrived home from
Boston, Saturday afternoon.
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Daily gtntfl'ss 5aurual
City and County.

Judge Philbrook of Watervillc, as here,
Saturday.
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Yesterday was palm Sunday and wa
observed by the Augusta churches
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J. W. Penney of Mechanic Falls, was
in the city, Saturday
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1.-THE price of corn is advancing" says
a grain dealer.
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John Coty was lodged in Jail, yesterday
afternoon, for drunkenness.
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Picked up Pearls.

Spring is open and skunks are out =
Sandwish IN. H.,) Reporter.