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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-06

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put her hand upon my head and asked me
again what the trouble was, but | couldn t
tell her. Indeed could not express what
| felt. only was so lonely and | wanted
to do so much. and the end seemed so far
away.
THE SISTERS HOPELESS SEARCH.
The next day went to the Almshouse,
and told them what | had resolved.
They were all upset on account of the
fire, but they kindly took down the books
and looked them over for me. They
found the record of our admission-my-
self. and my fathor and my brother. After
my father had been discharged nv brother
was bound out to farmer. found the
farmer. He was quite old. He told me
that towards the end of 1864 nv brother
had run away and enlisted in Pennsyl-
vania regiment az a drummer boy. He
was not killed, however. for after the war
he came back. But he disappeared again
and can not find any trace of him."
well. and why do you come here ?''
asked Clerk White as the woman paused.
because thought that as be had no
one to watch over him. perhaps he may
have done wrong. If he did | want to
know H."
Il understand" Mr.. White replied.
He looked over the books one after anoth-
er, for half an hour or more. When he
had finished he said: Your brother never
did anything to send him to Jail in this
county" The woman's face flushed and
flood of light rushed through her eyes
but all she said was: Thank you thank
YOU very much for that"
why don't you search for your faith
err" Mr.. White asked.
Il did. But am quite sure he is dead.
After much trouble found an old woman
week before last, who has been living at
Eight and Carpenter streets for many
years, and remembered US quite WELL
believe from what she said that he died
soon after he left the almshouse."
perhaps your brother, too, is dead
No, he is not. feel it in my heart that
he is living somewhere, and that some
day shall meet him. They are very kind
at the almshOuse to me, and are running
out some clues. am to 90 next week to
hear the result of one that promises well
thank you for your kindness. Yes; when
he is found will let you know. Mean
time, if you hear of anything that can
benefit me, am sure that you will lei
me know if, for all my soul is in this
search. Phitadetphia Press.
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Mass.. IA years tax collector. Sent free 10
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nSAeMeSc Its CAUSES and CURE 4,
CHI UL y y one who was de At twan,"
years Treated by most Of the noted Ign Ign
lists OF the day, with no benefit Cnraf S,Ah
self In three months. and since then hand am
of Others by same process. plain, simple az 'euf
cessful home treatment Address r. = PACE ve-
East 26,h St New York City. ianinSnn 10
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-12-02

"A queer set of fellows are our Ita-
liam pipe-layers," remarked gentle.
man connected with one of the leading
natural gas companies of the city on his
return from one of their camps. 81
laughed till my sides fairly ached at one
of their favorite evening pastimes. They
get hold of an old barrel and carry it
to the top of some hill. Their present
camp, about five miles from the city, is
admirably adapted for the sport, being
located on the top of hill which has a
gradual slope of about 400 feet before it
reaches the level grade.
AFTER they get the barrel ready half
a dozen of them take hold of one of the
smaller men, and, despite his protests
and struggles, dump him head first into
the barrel. Sometimes they have a
good deal of troue AT this stage of the
game, but they get there in the end.
"rhe barrel and its living contents
are then thrown over, given hearty
push, and sent down the hill a-fying.
The fellow sometimes lets his legs stick
out at the open end of the barrel, and
you can't imagine how funny they look
flying around in the air as the barrel
bounces up and down over the stones
and rough spots.
There are always several Italians at
the foot of the hill to stop the barrel when
it gets there. They help the fellow out,
and sometimes they have to carry him
up the hill. 1t makes some of them
deathly sick, while others don't seem to
mind it bit The barrel is again
rolled up the hill, and this kind of fun
is kept up until it gets dark. Queer
amt it?
do you know what those Italians
cat? No? Well, I'll tell you what their
favorito dish is. They get big hunk of
pork-not particle of lean on it. Then
they mix flour and water until it makes
kind of dough. This is rolled fiat,
about an inch thick, and in the centre
they put the piece of fat pork. The
dough is then wrapped closely around
it; then they put it in Il pan over q hot
fire. This causes the pork to turn into
grease, which permeates the dough.
"When it is completely saturated and
the ouer edge Drowned, then it is ready
for the table. One sight of it would
make Caucasian sick, yet those fel-
lows can never get enough of it. Some
times instead of going to the trouble of
making the dough they get Il loaf of
stale rye bread and scoop out the mid
die and place the fat pork in there.
Then this is suspended over the lire un-
til the fat burns to grease and soaks in
to the bread.
Il have been told that these low-class
Italians will eat anything that ever
walked on four legs. Maybe you re-
member the story that was published
some time ago about parry OF Italians,
finding drowned colt in the river and
towing it to the shore and eating it.
That was true bill. They were caught
in the act by u country constable who
was going to sue them for it. The
story may 60 down as hard us the colt
would, but l repeat that it is strictly
true. -THsburg Commercial Gazette.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-12-02
Handkerchiefs.

There never was time whon hand
kerchiefs were as beautiful, varied, and
cheap as now.
Lace handkerchiefs are quite out OF
style, and while it would be possible tC
put 500 or 5000 worth of work into the
embroidering of o handkerchief, 1T
would, of necessity, be curiosity, but
it would not be beautiful. The design
would be entirely obscured.
Handkerchiefs have been exhibited
for which sums ranging all the way
from $l00 to $500 were asked, but it
was quite apparent that the value at
tached to them was fictitious.
The design of a sample handkerchief
is original with the individual who
made it. You see the exquisite outlin-
ing and shading of the leaves, and the
intinitesimal dots that form the back
ground. 1t is quite impossible for an
adult to see them clearly. The work is
so wonderfully fine that to discern the
stitches it would be necessary to use a
microscope. All the fine lace work in
the border is done in the genuine Brus-
sells lace stitch. 1t took no less than
three months of steady work, followed
steadily day after day, to finish this
handkerchief.
Fine handkerchiefs are made in
Switzerland, where all of the most ex-
pensive embroidery is done. 1t is per-
formed by children between the ages of
8 and 16
After the age of 16, and usually as
early as Is or before, the sight becomes
too old to accomplish this fine work.
All the Swiss work goes in the mar
ket as French. 1t is handled almost
entirely by French dealers.
The genuine French work is most
beautiful, but the designs are usually
less elaborate than the Swiss. The
finest French goods are made entirely
OF the best hand-loomed linen in which
there is not flaw. 1t is manufactured
with the shuttle in the old-tashioned,
labOrious German method. Each thread
Is watched, and if the slightest imper-
lection occurs it is cast out
The linen from which French hand
kerchiefs are made sells for S. to Sc a
yard. The fabric is so absolu ely per-
feet that to load it with embroidery
would be like "painting the rose" The
delicate tracing of needlework along
the hem and the narrow edging of
Valenciennes are all that it requires.
All lace handkcrchiefs are no longer
carried. Many, however, are edged
with narrow lace similar to the one
just shown.-PhttGdeiphsG NetDs.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-12-02
Card-Piaying Girls.

There are so many ways in which
girls can be amusing, entertaining. and
useful to themselves and others that it
seems great pity, says the Philadel-
phia Ledger, that any of them should
resort to the common vices of coarse
men. That they do so in the evening
entertainments of private and elegant
homes, and at the most fashionable
summer-resorts. appears 10 be beyond
question. And that the results will ap-
pear in unlooked-for demoralizutions in
the future of what is called good society
may be set down as among the certain
ties of natural law Young ladies may
not be expressly susceptible to such
prosy moral arguments, but they should
not forget that the young men who
gamble with thcm and who appear to
enjoy the fun, lose their respect for
young ladies in the exact measure that
the latter cease to be governed by the
fine womanly feelings and standards of
character. Men may laugh at the
shrewdness of a girl in game of cards
for stakes, but she is not the girl they
would trust or honor or that they care
to marry. That is an argument to the
quick. and may find its way home.
The man who marries q gambling girl
is already an incipient suitor in di-
vorce court.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-12-02

the troubleg'
Yes said Susie Wilde, who was q
real good little girl, ''what is the matter,
sure enough?n
"Why?" said lilly. refining herself in
proudly. and looking everywhere but
at Ethan.
''Who said anything was the matter?''
blurted out Ethan, who couldn't have
held his tongue to save his life.
''See here," said !. You, lilly, are
very unhappy. You needn't tell me
you are not, for / know well enough
you are; could see it last night"
She tried to be indignant, but made
only poor feint of it.
"Now, Lucy" l continued, "what
made you go SO readily to the dance
with Ethan, if he never invited you?"
Lucy was instantly as mad as a March
hare.
"Hc did invite me, I'd have you to
know" she exclaimed, fixing her spec
tacles anew upon her nose.
HE didn'tr' broke in one of the girls
who was in the secret. "Wc did it We
got up that invitation ourselves"
"And /" she hesitated in her con-
fusion.
"Then you didn't chimed in the
relieved Tilly, for the first time speak
ing to Ethan.
mo, neverr' he answered with ready
emphasis.
"Then forgive you!" said Tilly,
much lightcned in her mind. And she
cordially extended her hand.
Ethan not only took it. but he knew
his duty well enough to throw his arms
about her and kiss her besides.
Lucy Doane hounced out of her chair,
and started for the door,
Il don't care" said she; 1--WE been
engaged this ever so long to the minis
ter's son over in Fifield, and now I'll
marry him.
Il would" amiably answered Ethan,
not letting lilly quite go out of his
arms.
And the party was made smaller by
the sudden withdrawal of the brisk lit
tie ''school-marm.
The rest of us sat down to 4 supper
Il real hearty country supper-and a
grand good time we made of it. too.
There was no more trouble for lilly
and Ethan; their differences were all
healed.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-12-02
Song ofa Lily.

Her fine array was wrought In looms OF ar
And woven by the shuttles OF the sun,
In noiselcss warp and wOOf OF tissue fair,
And kindly juices from the warm earth Noh'
And all of wandering Odors that were sweet
Were caught within her silken web OF lght;
Aud pcrfumed rains that wept around her
feet
Their fragrance yielded in the summer
night.
The lily tOiled not, spun not, yet she grew
In loveliness supreme, from day to day;
A hand Divine impaired every hue,
And clothed her in her beautiful array.
The boon of dows, and rain, and us kiss;
Her white and suppliant petals, clasped IN
prayer.
Gave silent thanks amid created bliss.
D! if such issues, spring from gifts of thine,
If such unfOldings on thy bounty wait,
The ambient airs which nurse the life divine
My soul shall steep, my spirit satiate.
II shall be nine with suppliant hand to claim
The utmost boon thy treasures may hold;
Why should the lily's bloom my spirit shame,
When Earth is rich and Heaven is raining
-Clnra ThWaiteS.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-12-02

Mr.. Hendricks had returned from a
weeks fishing excursion, and the minis
ter had been invited to Sunday dinner
to assist in discussing the 'catch.n
''What kind of fish are these, pap" IN
quired Bobby. Trout, my boy, brook
trout, " said the old man proudly. "Ain't
they as good as fours?f "Foursp I
never heard of such q fish, Bobby.n
"Yes you have. You told Mr.. Feather
ly that you had had bad luck, because
you were the only one in the party who
didn't catch fours. "-Nel0 York San.
A lady writes to the Journal: "Our
little 2-year-old boy is very fond of medi-
cine. No matter what the kind, he
takes it with evident relish and leases
for it ON all occasions The other day
he came running in and said he was
sick and tired and his legs ached and
he must have some. To pacify him his
mother gave him teaspoonful of cough
sirup. After tapping out the spoon he
looked roguishly up TO her and said in
an appealing tone, Got tUO legs, man.
MAJ mas have anozer spoonful for ze
ozer leg. '"-BOSton Journal.
1t was at FL Paso, Tex, that citizen
bucklcd on two revolvers, seized an
American flag in his hands, and was
about to jump into the street and yell,
"Down with Mexicom when n stranger
laid his hand on his arm and whisper
ed: Don't I'll give you dollar not
to-" "Am't you Il patriot" howled the
Texan. 20. yes" "And don't you
want TO see Mexico licked?" Certain
ly." Then what ails you?" Il want
to get rid of $4,000 worth of Mexican
Central stock first. Please don't add to
the excitement. - Val Street NewS.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-12-02
Hygeia in the DOG-DayS.

While ruminating over Il pipe on the
evening of one of the dog-days, the
thermometer being above 80 degrees in
the shade, have wondered what the
goddess Hygeia would have done, and
what she would have recommended un-
der the circumstances, for purposes of
health and comfort. She wouldn't have
eaten roast duck, know; but how
would she have combated the heat, by
way OF keeping herself cool? Would
she have swallowed haggis and cock
leekie in north Britain, ham and beef
in Yorkshire. and tripe and onions in
London? Not a bit of it. Hygeia had
too much respect for herself us u god
dess to indulge in such plebcian and de-
lusive dainties in hot weather. | can
Just sec her IN Il scornful attitude, on
the top of marble column such rs
Alma Tadema loves to paint - she
waves her hand over the smoking vi
ands our good cooks are sending up
for our ielectation. She breaches alb
stention in a way that makes one feel
creepy, as her words seem TO come
down from the cold marble. She is
commanding her followers to keep
cool with milk and water. and grapes
and Strawberries, and to leave all the
alcohol and wine and beer for other oc-
casions beg Hygeia's pardon, and
shall renounce heat producers on hot
days IN future. although they are very
good, and like everything else unfor-
tunately, what dyspeptics like best.
A young physician while diagnosing
case fired q number of questions at
his patient which flew wide of the
mark. He was finally successful, how
ever. sometimes have a--er
tired fecling come over you, which
---" Yes" interrupted the patient,
Il feel it now. I'm tired, very tired. :"
"JuSt as thought said the young
physician. II am seldom mistaken
in my diagnosis of Il ease "Ncw York
Sun.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-12-02

Mr.. Blair had been the partner OF
Amos Kendall in the publication of the
frankfort (Ky.) argus, and they had
both deserted Henry Clay when they
enlisted in the movement which gave
the electoral vote of Kentucky to Gen.
Jackson. and joined in the cry of "bar-
gain and corruption raised against
their former friend. 1t is related that
the first interview between Clay and
Blair after this desertion was very
awkward one for the latter. who felt
that he had behaved shabbily Clay
had ridden over on horseback from
Lexington to Frankfort, in the winter
season, on legal business. and on
alightlng from his horse at the tavern
door found himself confronting Blair,
who was just leaving the house. "How
do you do. Mr.. BIair?' inquired the
great commoner, in his sivery tones
and blandest manner. at the same time
rendering his hand. Blair mechanically
took the extended hand. but was evil
IDENTIFY nonplused. and ut length said.
with an evident effort: Pretty well,
thank you. sir. How did you find the
roads from Lexington here?" The
roads are very bad, Mr.. Blair" gra-
ciously replied Clay, every bad; and
lwish. sir that you would mend your
ways. "--Ben: Perfey F0ore.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-12-02

Guibollard takes promenade in the
Salon, in company with q young paint
cr who has picture on exhibition,
which has been commended by the COM
mittee. Show me" said the former,
your picture that has secured honora-
BILE mention "There it is" said the
artist. portrait of woman Very.
very fine us to execution" said Gulbol.
lord, "bul how the dovl did you come
to choose such an ugly modelp' In
doed, sir this is my mother" replied
the artist, coloring quickly. Your
mother" exclaimed Gu;bolIard with
confusion. Pardon, monsieur, / am
stupid. ought TO have perceived it at
u glance. You are alike as two peas!'
---F3each Fun.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-12-02

But, if there was diplomacy and pres.
encc of mind shown in this answer,
how much more was there in tho case
of the young lady who sat in an alcove
at an evening party with bright,
young military man, her little niece on
her knee to play propricty. Suddenly
the company is electrified by the cxcla-
nation of the child: kiss me, too,
Aunt Alice!" But the sudden shock is
succeeded by n feeling Of relief MS Aunt
Alice calmly replies: You should not
say, Kiss me two. dear; you should
say, Kiss me twice. - ihtsJug Dis
Datch.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-08-12
APPOINTMENT
or ConsultorS To Act with The Bish.
nn=Tha Hartfnrd Sxnnd.

or Consultors To Act with The Bish-
Op-The Hartford synod.
The Revs Michael Tierney, of New Brit
ain, M. T. Kelley, of Bridgeport, and 7. w.
Broderick, of Hartford, are the consultors
who were appointed by the Catholic synod
at Hartford Tuesday to act with those ap-
pointed by the bishop. The latter are: Very
Rev. James Hughes, v. G., of Hartford;
Rev. w. H. Harty, st. Josepe's cathedral,
and Rev. P. Mulholland of this city.
The following examiners were appointed
by the bishop: Rev. F. DeBruycker, Will
mantle; Rev. w. II. HARRY, Hartford; Rev. T.
Broderick, Hartford; Rev. John II. Mulcahy,
Waterbury; Very Rev. Fra Leo, o. S. E.,
Winsted; Rev. Father Higgins, S. T. NJ, of
the Order of Friars' Preachers, this city.
The four hours occupied by the session of
the synod were taken up in the promulga-
ton of the DEGREES of the council of Balsi-
more and discussion of the principles they
involved. The DEGREES had relation to all of
the practical questions of the day, and were
for the government of the clergy in the prac-
tical ministration to the varying wants of
the people.
Each of the one hundred and forty cler-
gymen present solemnly renewed his ale
glance to the bishop to obey his commands
and seek his advice.
One of the clergy says as to these synods
that they tend to renew the fervor of the
clergy and the faithful, to call together more
closely the bishop and his ministers and to
consolidate the legislation of the church.
They are epochs in the history of every Rom
an Catholic diocese. The diocese OF Hart
ford was first established in 1914 under
Bishop Tyler, and at that time it COM
prised the States of Rhode Island and
Connecticut, and there were but six
priests, few ohapels, scattered missionaries,
with neither schools, institutions or asylums;
dependent in a great measure on the re-
of the Society for the Propagation of
the Faith of Lyons, France, and the Leo
poldine society of Vienna. Since then an
other diocese has been cut out of the origin
al province, in which there are nearly 300
priests, two cathedrals, many magnificent
a daily increasing body of well
schools and numerous institutions
and asylums. In the original diocese there
were barely 10000 Roman Catholics, now
there are upwards Of 000,0 900.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-08-12
WallfngfOrd.
ENJOYED THEMSELVES ON TIE STEAMER MES
sENGER-OUT ON THE BRINY DEEP.

ENJOYED THEMSELVES ON TIE STEAMER MES
sENGER-oUT ON THE BRINY DEEP.
WALLINGFoRD, Aug. 1.-The following
persons made up the party who chartered the
steamer Messenger" yesterday and spent
the greater part of the day on the water: Dr.
and Mrs. Henry Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
Botsford Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Buell., Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. Hall, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Bots
ford, Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Allen, Mr.. and
Mrs. James D. Bartholomew, Mr.. and Mrs.
George J. Peers, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. E. Trask,
John A. Cook, Mrs. L. M. Benham, Miss
Bertha Buell. Miss Carrie Chandler and Miss
Lulu Allis Mr. and Mrs. Tiffany, of Meri-
den, and Miss Bogardus, of Bridgeport, were
also with the party.
bring the day the party visited Stony
Creek, Pot Island, Pawson Park and Morris
Cove and sailed about fifty miles on the
train and were all well pleased with the days
recreation. They speak in the highest terms
of Captain Foster of the Messenger.
Orange Perkins two months old daughter
died Yesterday and was buried to-day.
Mrs. VIM. NJ. Hall is now able to get
around on crutches.
Miss Bessie Hull is improving fast and was
able to ride out yesterday.
The Baptist church is being thoroughly
renovated and there will not be any service
there next Sunday.
G. w. Hull has given up his mountain
trip and will take his family to the shore for
few weeks.
Joseph White, who grinds knives at Wal
lace's factory, cut his fingers badly yester-
day.
Rev E. NJ. Noyes of Duluth, Mimi, will
preach at the Congregational church Sun
day.
The National band have decided to give q
picnic at Lake Grove On August 81.
R. w. Wilcox was in town yesterday.
Mrs. G. F. Hull and her children are visit
ing in Bridgeport.
Miss Clapp and Miss Phelps, who have
been visiting at F. w. Phelps, returned
home Monday.