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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-08
A Tumor Formed
Finally 1t Broke Inwardly
and Discharged
Trouble Began With Dyspepsia
and impure Blood
Thorough Course Of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla Completely Cures.

Thorough Course Of Hoods sarsa.
parilla Completely Cures.
There is danger in impure blood.
Disease and suffering are surely COM
ing to those who neglect this threaten
ing symptom. Read this:
"Gilliam, Missouri.
&C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass:
"Gentlemen:-My troubles began with
nervous headaches, which would last
me for two or three days. The doctors
pronounced my trouble dyspepsia, but
they could not do anything for me, and
advised change of location. At the age
of IS tumor formed on my spine, which
Was Very Painful
but did not rise or discharge. The doctor
thought best to cut it out, but objected.
It finally broke and discharged great
deal. The doctors said they could do
nothing for it. Then the tumor began to
rise inwardly and discharge. read much
about cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla and
thought would try it. Before I had
finished taking one bottle I was much
relieved. continued the use of Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and after taking II bottles I
was entirely cured. I am now well, have
q good appetite and feel that owe my
life to Hoods Sarsaparilla." w. D. FORE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-08
.URS!
FURS!

Better facilities than ever for doing
line fur work. In order to keep up the
increasing business, 1 have employed
an expert fur cutter of wide experience
in New York. Remodeling and repair
ing seal coats speciality.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
vAGARIES OF GENIUS.
MacauIay Liked to Smash the Wine
Glasses.

MacauIay Liked to Smash the Wine
Glasses.
Macaulay, the historian, always useo
to eat his Sunday dinner alone and at
a restaurant When he had finished,
he generally built up a pyramid OF
wine-glasses, which he delighted to
see topple over. says an exchange.
When he left the restaurant he used
to pay literally for the broken glass
as we'll as for the dinner. Cowper,
the poet, was a great had for pets. AT
one time he possessed a squirrel, cat,
two dogs, several canary birds, a starl-
ing, jay, a maybe. two guinea pigs,
three hares and five rabbits. When
ever the soldierly duke Of Epernay
saw a hare it made him sick, and once
he kept his bed for a week after one
of these little animals touched him.
II is said that Rembrandt, the great
artist. loved his pet monkey next to
money; that he shed tears when the
creature died and painted a portrait OF
1t from memory. Tradition has 1t thai
, Philip, the duke of Burgundy, devoted
much OF his time to continuing trap
doors in his house and grounds for the
/ purpose OF sousing unwary strangers
| In water holes underneath them. Car
dinal Richelieu loved cats as much a.
! he hated children. When ne died his
! favorite Angora cat refused to eat and
| soon died also. When travelling, Han
del. the composer. used to order din
ner for three. if very hungry for five
and then eat the whole himself. Pigs
were the favorite pets Of Harris, the
poet. He used to teach them to follow
him about and one of unusual intelli-
gence he taught to drink beer out of
mug
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
HOW ABOUT YOUR cHIN7

Drunkards usually have a circular
fine about their chins.
Square chins, with little flesh, denote
firmness and good executive ability.
The owners make good hacers.
Broad chins signify nobleness and
large dignity, unless vertically thin,
when IL thin. bloodless lips go with
them you will find cruelty.
The chin, taken in connection with
the rest Of the face, is almost as good
an index of character as is the thumb.
Stevens have wrinkles around their
chins.
Owners of long, thin chins are poet
ical. unstable and delicate in constitu-
ton. II thin about the angles Of the
mouth the owner is liable to tubercu-
losis and is generally short lived
Protruding chins characterize men
and women of the get-there type. Sue
cessful people usually carry their ehins
thrust forward. with compressed Hpa
n this style OF chin is heavy and SWELL
ing It denotes fighting blood.
n
A retreating chin shows lack Of force
mentally, morally and physically; the
owner Is of the yielding kind, soon dis
eouraged, needs protection and has
small executive force. The develop
ment of other facilities usually makes
up for this lack.
Medium chins. with a suggestive BIZ
turcation in the center on the order Of
a dimple, with small mounds Of flesh
ON either stde. characterize generosity.
lmpulsiyeness and 4 CHEEKY nature. The
same stze chins, with dab OF flesh un-
der the 5en.er of the lower lip. indicate
meanness, yelfishness and brutality.
A small. we'll rounded chin indicates
pleasure loving nature. and IL dim
pled. all the more 50. for dimpled
chins belong to coquettes. People with
dimples love to be petted and liked, and
are fond Of admiration and praise.
They are generally tickle Usually the
povner OF this chin Is healthy. recipe
alive and long lived.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
rNOWN In KNOXVILLE
A CRIPPLE CURED.
chicago "Times Herald" corre-
- nopdent st Knoxville Meets

chicago "Times Herald" Core
,ondent st Knoxville Meets
an Old Friend.
e-cm the Times Herald. Chic Ga III.
=. the Normal Institute at Knoxville.
an August 9th, the Knoxville CORE
'roi of the Chicago Times-HeraId was
or surprised to meet his old friend. Mr.
y Cam. whom he believed to be a life
l. .rinnle. from rheumatism and sciatica-
oDk k;.- around as brisk as ANYBODY. As
9oI.sf time Mr. Conn had been seen bv
Us T;mes-Herald man he was on crutches
Ia in a terrible condition, the subject of his
1A.rary was the topic Of conversation. The
ie'Ho,ri6g is a resume of Mr.. Conn's story.
. ..Vou Sre aware that from overwork and
-,asnre in April, 1894, contracted sciatica
II rbeumatism. and grew steadily worse.
|ssotrithstanding the best of medical treat.
mi that the neighborhood afforded, until
s-ss at last confined to my bed, and what
t,+Ie locomotion performed was done on
I-ntcbes. From the time ! was taken until
Iuoust. 1895, tried every remedy / could
'IssT of without any relief whatever. II
= AT that time that friend Recommended
In williams Pink Pills, end was SO en-
|Insiastic over their virtues that was per
s1s5ed TO try them, and began to take them
Il. SeDrember, 1895. i was rather discour-
.red At first TO find myself decidedly worse.
mi was urged by my frinds to persevere
md give the medicine fair trial and SO I
|Gd After a while began to feel an i'm
1-oyement, though it was not noticeable to
hose around me, but knew / was better,
and soon was so elated that / foolishly dis
r.rded nv crutches, and received a severe
an for NV pains. This so retarded NV re-
noyery that became disheartened, and
ave up taking Pink Pills, so great was nv
Encouragement. ! shortly after this mis-
han and set back, began again to take Pink
Pills steadily and perseveringly, and in q
short time could walk without crutches
and in January, 1896, was able to discon-
tiuue the medicine altogether, being entire
" cured Since then have cleared q
niece of brush land, and planted and at
landed this years crop. / took in all
seventeen boxes of DR.. Williams Pink Pills
before was entirely cured"
Mr.. Conn's address is Pleasantville, Mar
ion Co., Iowa, where he is as well known
As in Knoxville, his former home.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in q con-
dsnsed form, all the elements necessary TO
rive new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also q
specifc for troubles peculiar to females,
such as suppressions, irregularities and all
forms of weakness. In men they effect Z
radical cure in all cases arising from men
al worry, overwork or excuses Of what
ever nature. Pink Pills are sold in boxes
never in loose bulk)at 80 cents box or six
boxes for 81. so, and may be had of all drug
Ests, or direct by mail from DR.. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. 7.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
20. BARNES. cupoLs nown :,
S'ory OF Scotch sectIon-H.na
wrote These Beautiful I. r.s

wrote THESE BeautifaI L NJ.
,,a,i iSteen years ago or more a Scotch 80.
toy,,, .e =. urOpped into poetry His 6rst ~.
thatp a. verse was successful so SucceSsS,,I
recognIzed IN ,6 10 the notice Of friends WIS
IIoo. . su the merit there was I'M his sone
low low Tar II has gained recognition cannot K:
determined. hut the beautiful hIT - 49, y.
rs,S worthy Of Robert Burns himself. n
The bairnies cuddle doom M n,cbt
WI muckle faucht an din.
Try sha sleep, We waukrife roguesL
Your fathers comm in:
1ney never heed a word / sneak
N Try TO gle frown;
40 aye nap them up an say,
" Dalrnies, cuddle DOOM"
Wee jamie wi the curly held.
he aye sleeps next the wa
Dangs up an cries, II want a piece.1
Inc rascal starts them a.
IN ana fetch them pieces, drinks,
Ihey stop a wee the SCUM
Then draw the blankets up an cry.
MOO, weanies, cuddle DOOM
But ere i've minutes gang, wee Ras
Cries out, frae meath the claes,
mother, max Tam gle owre at ance
He's kittlin' wi his taos -
The mischief's in that Tam for trickh
He'd bother half the toon;
But aye hap them up an say,
u, ba.Tnies, cuddle DOOM
Al length they hear their fathers At,
An as he steeks the door,
They turn their faces TO the wa
While Tam pretends to snore
lilac a the weans been guder be asks
As he pits OF his shOon
"The bairnies, John are in their beds,
An lang since cuddled doom"
And JUST before we bed oorsel's
We look at our wee lambs;
Tam has his arm roun' wee Rab's neck,
An Rab his arm roun' Tam's.
lift wee Jamie up the bed,
An as i straik each Groom,
i whisper till my heart fills up,
80, balrnies, cuddle DOOM"
The bairnies cuddle doom at NIGHT,
WI mirth that's dear TO me;
But soon the big warls cark and care
Will quaten doom their glee.
Yet come what may to ilka ane,
May He wha rules abOon,
Aye whisper, though their pows be baud
20, balrnies, cuddle DOOM
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
SHE KNEW HOW TO CURE.
nat She Diagnosed the Case Rather
Strangely.

nat She Diagnosed the Case kasner
Strangely.
Even novices in medicine run to the
experimental, as I have occasion to
remember" tells a citizen whose word
Is never called in question, says the
Detroit Free Press. Il visited an old
aunt Of mine this summer, and, while
reveling In rural enjoyments fell out
OF q cherry tree. There seemed to be
q general Earring and shaking up Of
the system that I thought demanded
the attention Of q doctor, but aunt
prides herself on knowing more than
half the men who practice medicine
and is committed to the old school Of
economy. She would bring me round
all right It would be a shame to
send for a high-priced physician just
to relieve a few bruises. OF course
! was sore internally. for that was TO
be expected. The first remedy admin
istered was catnip tea, which / took
with that rebellious spirit begotten Of
childhood experiences. Then wild
onion poultices were scattered judici-
ously over my person. Failure OF re-
lief caused my feet to be soaked in hot
water and wood ashes. the I've distilled
becoming so aggressive that / kicked
the bucket over and repudiated the
treatment. This was accepted as
premonition Of brain fever. and red
hot mustard draught was applied to
the back of my neck. To the same end
my head was thoroughly soaked in
| spring water. / entered a special COM
plant as to my side and a poultice OF
/ grated horseradish was the answer.
In response to a demand for some ex-
hilarant l was given sassafras tea. !
was disposed to insist on brandy, but
this was another brain-fever symptom.
and more spring water was called into
requisilion. At length l surreptitious-
ly hired a neighbor to go for reput-
able physician"
Did he effect a cure?"
"Oh. yes. / had broken rib"
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
KIDNEY TROUBLES
Cured by Lydia n Pinkhams
Veretabls Compound,
Also Backsehe

cannot speak too highly OF MIS-.
p;nkbam's Medicine, for 1t mas done -
much Cor me. have been great SUI
fers- from Kidney trouble, pains IN
muscles Joints, back and shoulders
feet would swell. / also had WOMB
troubles and leucorrhea- AFTER using
lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and Blood Purifier and Liver
Pills, I felt like q new woman. my
kidneys are now in perfect eondition'
and all NV other troubles are cured -
MRS. MAGGIE PoTTs, 324 Kaufman S@'
Philadelphia, Pa
Baekache.
Nv system was entirely run down,
and I suffered with terrible backache
in the small of my back and could
hardly stand upright. i was more
tired in the morning than on retiring
at night. / had no appetite. Since
taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, have gained ffteenpounds
and I look better than ever looked
before. l shall recommend it to all
NV friends, as it certainly is a wonder
full medicine.-MRs. E. F. MORTON, 1043
Hopkins St., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kidney Trouble.
Before taking Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound, l had suffered
many years with kidney trouble. The
pains in my back and shoulders were
terrible. Ny menstruation became ir-
regular, and was troubled with leu
corrhaa. l was growing very weak. 1
had been to many physicians but re-
ceived no benefit began the use OF
Mrs. Pinkham's medicine, and the trst
bottle relieved the pain in my back
and regulated the menses- - is the
hest kind of medicine that Ihave ever
taken, for it relieved the pain so quickly
and cured the disease.-MRs. LILLIAN
CR1PPES, Box "a, St. Andrews Bay, Fla
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
The Landlords Ruse-

What ever induced the Gazleys to
to that wretched mountain resOr
again? They said when they got bac
last year that they. would not return
there even If their board we're offereJ
to them for nothing"
"Oh, then, you haven't heard? Why
the Ian ilord wrote to Mr.. Galley tina
he had secured an impoverished for
eign nobleman to act as waiter Tn,
old man didn't intend to say anythin:
about it to his wife and daughter, bu
Mrs. Galley found the letter in h!
pocket. so they packed up.and starte,
the next day."-Cleveland Leader.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
Bird Artists.

That there is a consciousness OF beauty
on the part OF birds Is plainly shown by the
manner In which many Of them decorate
their nests and surroundings, and, In some
Instances. themselves. Perhaps IL may not
be too much TO claim that all birds are
moved by an artistic sentiment, and that
while most Of them are artistic IN erect
many are artistic In both intention and ef.
feet. The appreciation Of what Is beautiful
IS a distinctly marked CHARACTERISTIC OF
most members Of the feathered family, ana
TO create beauty are found In various de
grees OF development among them IL y
only a step from desire OF beauty 10 an eL'
fort to produce Il; but the en0rt ana &C,
compIishment occasionally bring about
strange results. In birds as well as in man.
Lippincott's Magazine
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
Phn,nrnphInr Lightning.

Just one chance in 5000 you viii be killed
by lightning this summer. These ngures are
ba sed on u. : government statistics Cniy
a few weeks ago one Of the most notable
tragedies occurred in New York. A young
couple had taken refuge from the rain IN
der a tree. They were lovers who had guar,
relied. and had few hours before kissed
and made up A lightning stroke sought
them out and both were killed. The writer;
while visiting Denver recently, sauntered
into the largest and only exclusive phOtO-
graph supply house in the West, and was
shown rs Mr.. r. NJ. Davis, the proprietor, a
most wdcderful photo Of lightning he had
Just made with f"e dollar kodak, ana was
with any camera and he would be pleased 10
send catalogues to any one Interested In
photography.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

An Irishman who was out Of work went
on board a vessel that was In harbOr and
asked the captain II he could md him WORK
on the ship.
s'eWlI," said the captain, at the same time
handing the Irishman a piece OF rope, II
YOU can find three ends TO that rope you
shall have some work.
The Irishman got hold OF one end OF the
rope and showing IL TO the captain said !:
took hold OF the other end and showing II to
tbe captain as before said: "And that's two
ends. YOUR honor" Then taking hold OF
hoard, saving: "And. faith, there's an end
20 the rope, your hOnOrr
he was engaged.-Tit-Bits.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

There is the usual disposition 10 he
come jocose with reference to Alfred
Austin's poetry" said the matter a.
fact person.
YES" replied the pale youth who
writes, ''but his detractors can't O5lit-
crate the fact that he triumphs IN one
respect"
what is that?'
He gets his poetry printed. Wash
ington Star.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

A new kind of match, which Is supposed
to be non-pOisOnOus. is said to have been in.
vented by n Frenchman. Potassium per
mangate and amylacetate are among the
ingredients, and tests at the Pasteur lucifer
match mandatory have proven II sue
cess. The matches are made without the
slightest danger TO factory hands They
when stored. and the disagreeable Odor OF
lucIfer matches is replaced by an agreeable
one.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
NAruRl.s own pRorEorroN.
Explanation of why = Swelling Follows
Prom = Blow.

The swelling which follows from blow 10
natures EFFORT TO protect the part from fur
they injury aud to keep II at rest while re-
pair is going on. What actually takes place
al the seat Of injury Is not even now quite
understood The injury to the smaller blood
vessels Intereferes with the now OF blood
through them and the white corpuscies, Win
part OF the serum, the watering part OF the
blood, escape into the surrounding ussnes-
At the same time the blood vessels In the
nelghborhOOd dilate and the increased now
OF blood with the thoroughfare obstructeo
increases the swelling.
It II probable that the white eorpuscies on
the blood pass into the tissues TO assist ~
the repair, as bees or ants assemble AZ an
injury to their storehOuse. but with THIS uu-
ference, that the substance Of the corpuseles
Is probably converted into the tissue OF 10
pair From one point OF view the human
body Il only one gigantic colony OF indiyld-
uals, and the swelling that follows injury
but the rush Of these TO repair the breach
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
suspected a Mistake.

"Sim Wilkinson has two mighty
smart boys" remarked Mrs. Corntos-
sci. Zone of 'em hez gone to town an
learnt to paint; they say he puts i1t
of atmosphere In his work"
MANDY, amt you thinkin' about he
other boy?"
His brother?"
Eyes. The one that learnt to play
the sornet"-Washington Star.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, wife Of the Eng
Iish secretary for the colonies and daughter
Of w. @. Endicott, Mr.. Cleyeland's hrst sec
Rotary OF war, as a special evidence OF the
has received from her majesty the gold In
stead OF the silver jubilee medal. The gold
medal was conferred, as rule, only on
royal personages-
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
Grocery Bargains.

'Bad, doctor, very bad. 1t was fearfully
"Not II you followed my directions. Two
parts OF honey to one OF vinegar cannot De
very sour" replied the doctor, tastlng the
GLOW did you make this drink be asked;
Just as you told me. i mixed up -
cents worth Of honey with two quarts or
vinegar for 10 cents.''-Texas Slftings.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
Venom Inhaled with tho Air.

And imbibed with the water Of a malarious
locality has still a certain antidote. Ex-
perfence sanctions confidence In HOstetter
Stomach Bitters as a preventive OF THIS
scourge. All over this continent and In the
tropics II has proved itself a certain means
OF defense and an eradicant Of Intermittent
and remittent fevers, and other forms OF
mIaEma-born disease Nor Is IL less euective
FOR kidney troubles constipation, rheuma-
tism and nervousness
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
WATER HYAcINrH DOOMED.
Little Red Spider Solves a Threatened
Serious Problem.

San Francisco Chronicle: The water hya-
cinth, which was imported Into Florida from
Venezuela some years ago and was seriously
impeding navigation In the St. Johns river,
Is being killed by q small red spider. Thls
spider Is said to- be also an Importation
enemy TO water growth Of this character. AT
Palatka thousands OF acres OF wafer 'front.'
were covered with this thick aquatic Vege-
tatiOn the situation was becoming 50 ser
ious that a state commissioner had been
appointed to officially report upon means
for its destruction. Ii Is now believed that
the red sPidss,Eill clear the river Oh tne
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
p.,,l Tobacco Spit and SnsL, lsur Lii. IuaI.

70 quilt tobacco easily and forever, be mag
nelic full OF life, nerve and vigor. take No
to-Bac. the wonder-worker. that makes
weak men strong. All druggists, soc. or 81.
Cure guaranteed Booklet and sample free.
Address Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or
New YORK.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

Mrs Mary French Sheldon, who has spent
most OF her life abroad. although she Is
native Of this country, has been elected
member Of the English Royal Biographical
society. IL Is said that she is the only Wo-
man who ever received this distinction.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

EOT pledSuIe cNciS uoS.
The dry-goods clerk will daily broil,
As meath the scorching sun,
Dismissing every thought OF toll
He does a century run.
The pale bookkeeper. too much worn
To foot up his accounts,
VIII foot il now from early morn
Up all the steepest mounts.
The office slave will now devote
A week to restful rounds.
And day by day will row a boat
That weighs nine hundred pounds.
The tired city folks who say
With ennui they're distressed,
On rural bedticks stuffed with hay
VIII find their nightly rest.
For "restful rural pleasures" which
At home would drive US mad,
We make some good old farmer rich
And try to think we're glad.
But sweeter Joy to those who roam
Il that glad moment when
They're through with resting" and com
home
And get to work again.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
Scientific Research.

Farmer Sprouts thur. Wha
ye goin' with them chickens?
Erastus Pincher-Dat's all right.
boss, I'll bring 'em back. Our sassiety
TO gineral research is dun studyin' up
de language oh chickens, an We n"et
dem very much.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
Halls Catarrh Cure,
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.

swell, how was the camp meedngF
"Just like all camp meetings; religious peo-
ple working hard listening to the sermons
and sinners sitting around enjoying item
selves"
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

President Mckinley. when at Camp CIRCUIT,
in Vermont was presented with barrel OF
spruce gum. which bore the motto: The
land Of Stark and Warner welcomes yon.
A barrel presented to Senator Proctor bore
the motto, Nuggets from our own Kion-
dyke"
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

The difference between q planet and
4 star Is this: A star shines BY Its own
light; planet by light reflected from
nothsr body.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

yisitor-The natives down here don't
seam to be very ambitious.
Georgian-Don't, Ell? You'd ought
ar see one when a greenbottle fiy lights
ON the hack of his neck.-Philadelphia
North American
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

A Birmingham workingmal made use Of
the parcel post recently to send his three
year-old boy home by mail. The postofhce.
under ne rule regulating the conveyance
child, and charged nine pence for the ser
rfcp
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
An InvtfatIon.

The pleasure Of your company IL asked for
the free corn roast at LOveland. Excursion
"Around the Horn" September 8. Picnic
dinner free.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

This paper Is printed with Ink manqfae.
tured By the COLORADO PRINTING INK
AND ROLLER COMPANY OF DENVER
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

she-"so you don't IKE the bat 1ust IN
front Of us- How would you ake u
He tsavaseIyJ-~wIth a lawn mt Eer."-
fit-BitA n
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

The average height Of the Scotch is about
Ave feet ten inches
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

GAIN the happy
time is here
When souls with
work DISTRESSED.
Enjoy. with naug1.'
to interfere,
Their glad vaca-
ton rest
From all his cares.
the city drudge.
VIII HE himsei
away.
And eighty sevt Il
miles will trudge
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

Our New UprIght Grasd Plano oaly g s6B
rs do~n and so q month Reliable and fully Far.
rAntes Write 20 Ths M0ntelius Piano Co. Y-sla
18Th 81 Denver.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

Ny doctor said I would die, but Piso's Cure
for Consumption cured me.-AmOs Kelner,
Cherry Valley. Ills, Nov. %. 1895.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

Never marry q woman unless she will
tollow you round the world eff / hac
money to 20 round the world / wouldn't
marry until got back"