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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-10-12
Household REGIMES.

New METHOD OF PREsERv1NG.-Beat
we'll together equal quantities of honey
and spring water; pour it into an earthen
jar; into this put freshly-gathered plums,
or peaches, and cover close. This is
said to keep them as fresh the year
round as IT just gathered from the tree.
When any Of the fruit is taken out, wash
1t, and it is fit for immediate use.
RIPE ToMAToEs.-Tomatoes may be
kept almost any length of time and
come out as fresh as when first picked
by preserving in pure vinegar diluted
with waternone gill Of vinegar and two
soft; leave the stems on, out do not
break The skin. Put into wood or stone.
and put the liquid on them cold. After
you get through putting them in, place
something on them TO keep thel1 under
the liquid. and take out as YOU NAV
wish to use them. Can use them as YOU
would tomatoes fresh from the vine.
This will not fail if your vinegar is pure
and diluted according to directions. It
is highly probable that cucumbers might
be preserved in the same wat, selecting
those of medium size and leaving on the
stem.
CANNING GRArEs.-Concords are best
for this purpose. Cook the pulps thor
oughly, strain in colander or sieve to re.
move seeds, then boil the pulp and skin
together one.half to three.quarters of an
hour, not less, adding sugar to taste. Use
ordinary stone jars, filling full; smear
tho top of the jar with hot wax made of
equal parts of rosln and tallow; then
stretch over the top new cotton sheeting
tying around the jar about an inch or
two from the top with cord wound
around several times; then cover the
cloth on top with layer of melted wax.
and set in cool place; will keep until
the next summer. For grape Jelly
the grapes should not be quite ripe.
A very pretty workbox can be made
ola square box of cardboard, Line
it with blue satin, have the sides
covered with the same material, and
the lid and foundation of black
satin. The lid can be embroidered and
fitted with q cushion. The cornflowers
are worked in satin stitch with blue silk.
the stamen in knotted stitch with yellow.
and pointe russo with red. The calices,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-10-12
Wild Animals at Sea.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
The arrival Of the Neckar set afloat
rumors of the coming of strange
and wonderful beasts. Near the
main hatch of the steamer was q
huge box Of curious construction.
1t was six feet wide and twelve feet high,
and the ends were open. The floor was
covered with straw and the sides were heav-
lily padded. The box was empty, and two
wlde-eyed men were regarding il with sad
ness. He was of fourteen feet the height, I"
said one. ''The most superb that ever to
America on ship was brought" echoed the
other. The box had contained the largest
OF the eight CRATES taken on board at Bre.
man. It had been placed between decks
under the main hatch, so that the animal
could thrust his head up, his fourteen feet
OF height extending nearly to the top Of the
hatch: But the voyage of the Neckar. which
occupied fifteen days, was very rough, there
being only two days when the vessel was not
rolling violently. Tho giraffe was 80 shaken
by the motion Of the ship that he died from
exhaustion the next day before reaching
port. Two of his smaller brethren also
gave up the ghost. leaving five. Between
decks some curious freight was found
among the boxes plead near the main
hatch. There was an opening in the end
OF one box, perhaps five feet high, at which
the muzzle of an Indian white buffalo ap
peared. Opposite, in firm cage, strongly
fastened down was white lama. The hue
OF its shaggy coat belied its name, and the
animal wore sheepish and detected ex-
preston. From the darkness Of another
box rose the white neck of an ostrich. The
attendant seized its bill and the huge bird
struggled to its feet, revealing body COW
cred with black plumage. Near by was it's
mate. The most remarkable fowls were
two rhinocerous birds, of horn birds. An
attendant removeda slat in rough wooden
cage standing in the corner and shook his
hat in the opening. There instantly darted
out sharp-pointed horny bill Of an i'm.
mense length, which seized the hat. This
was attached to black body with long legs.
Then the keeper unlocked door on the
port side Of the vessel and pungent am.
moniacal smell became noticeable. Here
we're five CRATES. They plsyfully gathered
about the visitors and nibbled ct their
clothing.
mo, they were not seasick,n said the
keeper. But" he continued, that is
what they do all day long, till they gst tired
they rock as the ship rolls-but two got
thrown down once" In a pen next to the
CRATES were three African zebras, dis
tinguished from ordinary cattle BY their
wide branching and sharply pointed horns
and the large Jumps upon their backs,
These lay down in rough weather, but the
giraffes kept on their feet and knocked
their heads against the deck above. Their
value is estimated at 81 500 each, exclusive
Of freight and duties. All these animals
came from Carl Hagenbeck, of Hamburg,
who is said to be the largest animal dealer
in the world. They are to be shipped to
Bridgeport at once"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-10-12

attached to the buoy admits DIR enough to
feed the flame. but not particle Of water
can enter.
The most violent gales, the greatest force
OF the waves, submerging even beneath
them. has no effect upon this LIGHT, L
burns with undimmed brightness Is lonp
as gas is in its reservoir. The light, il is
said, can be thrown six or seven miles in
clear weather. Salty deposits are not made
on tho glass OF the lanterns, as has been
demonstrated. The redlling Of the buoy ut
certain intervals is performed by tender
and requires but few minutes time. It
holder, which contains the gas compressed
to ten atmospheres, by means Of flexible
tube into the buoy to pressure Of six at.
mospheres.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-10-12
He Hau the symptoms.
From the Cleveland Herald,


you are charged with being drunkard
and a vag, said the police judge yesterday,
to an individual wearing red hair and yery
dirty clothes, "and intend sending YOU up
for period extending till the warm days Of
july"
Well, your Honor" and the prisoner
looked gloomy enough, II was going to
leave the city yesterday, but am pretty sick,
and these here spots on my face make me
feel little shaky. T."
Where did you come from2" asked the
court nervously, while the officers and au.
dience dropped gradually out of sight.
~ came here from Chicago Tuesday"
thought had symptoms of small"
Well, you can go" said the court, az he
left the bench and opened the nearest W n
dow, while the prisoner walked out smiling
q broad, broad smile.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-10-12
TIE DIFFERENCE.

tGs.f " az 49, Us -rtff .la4
Only . few more notes,
Only Q finer tone:
And lol the world bows down
Before the sinners throne.
Only the same old thoughts
Clothed With q sweeter sound:
And lol the poets brow
With laurel leaves 10 crowned
Only . finer ear,
Only . swlster skill:
And 10! tho artist plays
On human hearts ct will.
Only . tint or line,
Only = subtler grace:
And 10! the world goes mad
Over . WomAn's face.
Yet though 90 slight the cause,
For which men call be great
This shade the more or less
Nay fix an earthly fate
For few may WELD the power
Whose spells uplift or thrill:
The barrier fixed, yet fine,
We may not pass ct viii.
-Graoss. Wells.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-10-12
Sandwich Islanders in Swimming.

Our guide had arranged for an exhibition
OF the swimming powers of tho natives, and
upon our arrival we found several men on
the side Of the fall where We took our stand,
while upon the other stood six or seven
dusky maidens. The water tumbles over
series OF natural bridges commencing high
up IN the mountain range. The main fall
Is q sheet about twenty yards wide, and
with other smaller streams falls into cir
ciriar basin beneath at the debth
OF at least 100 feet. A series Of
rude declivities have been cut
py the natives to depth Of sixty or seven
ty feet, to enable visitors to witness their
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-10-12

like pickpocket. She thought he did.
He proposed to assist her In searching for
the lost treasure, which she soon found on
her own person. The chop fallen damsel
stammered out apologies for her rudeness.
The person she so grossly insulted was Q
Methodist preacher on his way to con-
ferauca.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-10-12
Lights that Ride the Waves in Violent
Gales and Tossing Waters.
From the Providence Journ,

The illuminated buoy is wonderful in
ventlon. Imagine ON enormous lamp riding
iron vessel, which serves as a receiver of
compressed gas. The duration of the
flame depends upon the size of the buoy.
Some in use in Europe have been made to
burn thirty days and some enc hundred and
twenty days. 1t is said that buoy of sur
ticient size will contain gas enough to fur
nish the light for one year. During that
time the flame is steady and constant night
and day, requiring no attention whatever
after once put in operation. The lantern
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-10-12
A Georgia (iIrI's DiIemma.

A Georgia girl got herself into an awk-
hom the sa ds Sse
litely offered her half Of
his seat. They soon be.
came agreeable companions and were chat
ting away very socially when the young
lady discovered that she had lost her pock-
etbook. She accused the gentleman of
having picked her pocket. He smiled
sarcastically and asked her if he looked
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-10-12

me New York Morning journal says
mat "a man in Harlem is SO fat that the
shadow he casts is as round as a ball"
hes pretty corpulent, no doubt. but
mere 10 a man in Norristown 80 fat that
ms a. snadow leaves grease. spot where's
ever II touches.-Norristo Wn Herald.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-10-12
Vanderbilt's Personal Faxes

;, Speaking of William vanderbilt's wealth
the Syracuse Journal says: -Four vears
ago William II. Vanderbilt was notified nv
the tax commissioners Of New York that he
had been assessed on 81 1000, 900 for person
a. tax. In reply, Mr.. Vanderbilt, under
oath, certified that the entire amount of his
personal property subject to taxation did
not exceed SIS, and that his debts exceeded
an personal property taxable by law. The
Ii1oilowlng year the commissioners plaoed
me assessment at $5OO,OOO, and received
Mr.. Vanderbilps check for $4,000 the
amount OF the tax. In 1880 Mr., Vanderbilt
paid taxes on 81 900. 900 for personal tax
sending, in addition, check for So. 50lI
from Cornelius Vanderbilt for an ASSESS.
ment of 100000. Last year the same
amount for personal taxes was coNeoted
FOR the present wear Mr.. Vanderbilt viii
pc assessed 100000 for personal tar.
out. having purchased new mansion. il t.
extremely probable that his debts viii az.
coed the value Of his personal estate. The
only other worldly possessions of Mr.. Van.
derbiit OF o personal nature consist of q
pal1y S6O,OOO,000 in United States bonds
winch are not taxabie.n
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-10-12

worked with green silk In satin stitch,
are also strapped across with bro wn silk.
The sprays, tendrils, and leaves are
worked with olive and brown silks in
overcast and satin stitch. The sewing
on the cover.of the lid is hidden by a
leaf-shaped rlching Of satin ribbon. "A
loop OF blue satin ribbon Is arranged un..
der the lid for the purpose Of raising 1t.
PlcKELED PEAcHEs.-Take six pounda
Of sugar to one quart OF cider vinegar;
boil the peaches In this (after rnaning
Oft the fur, or peeling them, tas you
perfer) nntila broom splint will nearly
pierce the skin; stick some cloves into
the peaches before putting them into
the vinegar and scatter handful Of
stick cinnamon over them.
$3.50 60. go
Hog Cholera. se
This disease is said to be quite preva.
lent in several counties in Missouri and
in few localities in Kansas, and it is
feared that it will spread and become
more destructive as the hogs inorease in
flesh. In Randolph county, Mo-, it is
reported that the hogs are dying of at an
alarming rate, and the farmers are un-
able 20 check the disease. One farmer
reports that h 9 had fine, large, fat hog
that ate with his usual appetite at dusk,
and in the morning 1T was dead. He lost
forty-eight head in this manner, with no
opportunity OF applying remedies after
an attack. 1t may be that the reported
losses are somewhat exaggerated, and
purposely to affect the market; still, as
hog cholera is more or less prevalent
anu destructive in the Western States
every year, we are inclined to think
that most of the reports that reach us
are true.
Watering Plants in Sunshine.
A widely accepted but very erroneous
belief, which is cause OF much loss
during summer heats, is the fear that if
plants.are watered while the sun shines
upon the leaves it will harm them.
There may be some tender young leaves
OF certain delicate and rare plants that
would suffer from sudden wetting of
cold water under blazing sun, but I
have not met with such in vegetable
culture, and have long practiced fire..
,quent sprinkling of newly set plants
Turing hot. dry weather to prevent
their beginning to wilt. If allowed to
wilt at all it is difficult to revive them.
The short or broken roots want little
water until their wounds are healed and
they become able to collect and send on
supplies to the leaves. During this
term Of trial what is wanted is frequent
sprinkling of the leaves to prevent their
tagging. A mere sprinkle serves that
purpose if often enough given, without
drowning the injured roots. Two great
advantages are gained by this frequent
leaf wettlng-four or five times day in
hot. dry weather, during two or three
days after transplanting-one that the
planting oan be done while the ground
is dry and pliable when it will not pack,
Gs.d the other that the leaves can all be
left on the plant instead ofall being half
cut of, as is commonly done in planting
cabbage. celery, etc., to reduce the
transpiratory surface until the roots re-
cover. Such cutting in is great draw
back to the plant, and can only be justi-
fed when there is no other practical
way of saving or continuing its life.-
Hortus.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-10-12

I. NJ. Horsey OF Atlanta was Million
aire when the was broke out. When it
ended, he had So SO in specie and $780,
zoo in rebel bonds. He has never been
abie to get ahead any until lately his
S 90 OF rebel bonds brought him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-25

The following is taken from letter in
relation to Samuel b. Chadbourne, the deaf
mute who was drowned at Beverly, Mass,
on the 10th inst The letter was written to
Mrs. c. r. Whidden by the superintendent
Of the school that Chadbourne was attending !:
ale has been very good boy and has not
given us or the scholars the least trouble.
They all loved him. We had hoped he
would give good account of himself in the
way Of obtaining an education. He was
studious and had committed many words and
sentences to memory, but he was very slow
to learn sign languages, so that we could
hardly learn particulars Of his past life nor
his connection with the murder. 1t is very
hard to believe that he ever had a hand in the
dreadful crime himself. He must have
been forced to it by his father or
brother. He was so gentle and pleasant we
all loved him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-25
Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken OF
your rest BY sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send
at once and get bottle of Mrs. WINsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.
Its value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind colo, softens the gums, reduces in
fiammstion, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHING is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
95 cents bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-25

Friday evening Mr.. Charles L. Furois was
drowned in the mill pond at Wiscasset. He
was bathing at the time in company with
three or four other young men. 1t seems
that he waded out from the shore, and get
ting beyond his depth, sank, making slight
Outcry. His comrades looked around only
to see him rise to the surface of the water
and then sink, after which he did not appear
again. His companions procuring boat
rowed to the spot where the unfortunate man
sank, and recovered the body in about seven
feet of water. As to his ability to swim,
reports are conflicting. At the time
of his death he was employed in a
saw mill at Wiscasset. Last year he
worked in this city for while. Mr..
Furois was young man about 81 years of
age, and his parents reside in Mt. Vernon.
His fathers name is Joseph Furois, who is
well known in this city, having worked at the
old Mansion House for many years. sister
of the deceased is employed at the Jail at
present. His untimely death is a sad blow
to his relatives. He is spoken of as being a
young man of excellent character and was
liked by those who knew him. The body was
brought to this city Saturday morning by Mr..
B. S. Quinnam of Wiscasset, an undertaken,
and forwarded to Mt. Vernon for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-25
AT LARGE.

Postmasters are instructed to refuse to is
sue in one day to the same remitter and in
favor of the same payee more than three
money orders, payable at the same postoffice.
Mr.. George M. Harding, formerly of Port
land, has received the appointment Of Cen
eral Supervisor for the Department of Archi-
lecture in the city of Boston. Mr.. Harding
has had excellent advantages, and years of
experience as an architect, and is no doubt
fully competent to fill the position he occu-
pies with credit to the city and himself. He
has his Office in the department of Architec-
ture CITY Hall, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-25

Further particulars have been received in
relation to the shocking runaway accident
that occurred between this city and Ham,
mond's Grove on Friday. The carriage was
occupied, when the horses started, by Mr..
and Mrs. Riggs and Mrs. John Gott, all OF
Gloucester. Mass; also by Mrs. Horace
North. Mrs. Gott jumped out about ten
rode from Mr.. Hammond's house; Mrs.
North, about half way out; Mrs. Riggs, a
few rods from Mrs Rockwood's house and
Mr. Riggs was thrown out near John Whit
tens blacksmith shop. Mrs. Gott was picked
up BY Mr.. Horace North and Others almost
immediately, In an insensible condition and
carried into the house. Mr.. North started
aiier physician, who arrived in very short
order. Mr.. Riggs had hold of the reins from
'he time of starting until he was thrown out
he used every means in his power to stop the
horses, but without success. The two ladies
and Mr.. Riggs all pulled on the reins at one
TINE but did not check the horses in the
least. When the horses arrived in this city
no part Of the team had been injured. and,
striking into Sewall street, they ran five
ane' around the square, formed by Sewall,
ufeen, Dayton and Lincoln street. Here the
carriage was completely smashed. The
nofses finally brought up at Mr.. North's
s0o'e. Mrs. Rigg and Mrs. North we're
osoiy bruised, one of them having an ankle
sPfalned. Mrs, Cot struck on her head and
Nseved very severe conclusion of the
wan. She has been unconscious almost the
ssufe time since. Yesterday afternoon it
though she partially recovered her senses
umes. Drs. Scott Hill and Martin held a
consultation over her case yesterday. The
!"ptoms we're more favorable, although she
aot out of dagger by any means. The in
yted lady remsins at Mr.. Hammond's resi-
80 and her husband is by her bedside
host Of the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-25

Lieut. +. l.. lockwood, ofthe ". s. Revenue
Marine Service, who returned last fall from a
1--WE years cruise in Alaska and Pacific coast,
after eleven wears service, resigned on the 18th
inst to accept positie IN in the N. Y. branch
of western firm engaged in the manufacture
of acids and glycerine for dynamite and oil
refining purposes. Lieut. lockwood is a
native of this city. ard carries with him in
his new vocation the best wishes of many
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-25
Maine Methodist Conference.


The Ministerial Association of the Maine
Methodist Conference, of the Augusta
District, will hold its June meeting at
New Sharon commencing to-day. The
fsll meeting will probably be held
in this city. The following is the pro-
gramme:
MONDAY.
$50 P. M.-Sermon by c. w. Bradlee,
alternate, +. Martin.
TUESDAY.
SA. M-Prayer Service led by .. s.
Pillsbury.
ga. Organization and Reports from
preachers.
loA. M.-Exercises of the New Testament
Anasfasis. by A. +. Chase, c Stone.
IL A. M.-Essavs; Historic position OF
Methodism on the resurrection, by 5. Allen,
LIP. French, c. Z. Springer, NJ T. King.
2P. M.-Essavs; Church Lyceum. by H.
p. Torsey, J. A. Corey, W. Canham.
3P. M.-Essays; the proper observance
of the Sabbath and how to secure it, by F. A
Robinson, G. F. Cobb, NJ. S. McIntire, j.
M. Frost. G W. Barber.
4P. M.-Prayer Service, led by G. ID.
Holmes.
7.SOP. M.-Sermon by f NJ. Smith.
WEDNESDAY.
sP. NJ. PRAYER Service. led by w. B,
Bartlett.
ga. M.-Methods of preparing and pre-
senting sermons, BY L. H. Bean, J. r. Rob
erts, j. r. Masterman, A. K. Mabry, .. h
Stevens, j. Robinson, D. B. Hols, c. A.
Laughton, W. II. Foster.