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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY


4faH.-uien's-Dr. jssyt and Mr.. Hyde.
SeW En4afd Mutual life Insurance Co.
Brown. IHstant hriisf. I.
iAdys nofice--C ssanoc Council United Friend.
{ lshna-r Trib'.. I o. 4. u.
Csrisbad -pr5Gsl -ait.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23

strong .ou,herly wind rapidly melted
the snow yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23
New Building

for barracks will be obliged to be con-
structed. While at the Home we spent
some time in inspecting many of the build
ings and departments of the Institution. 1t
is an immense establishment, yet it is AL
ministered like clock work. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23

NATIONAL SOLDIERS HONE.
Improvements in Buildings With
in the Past Few Years.
A Community Of Seventeen Hundred Per-
sons damaged Liz Clock Work.
NeH Chapel, Headquarters Once and
Restaurant.
Water and Electric Light Service.

The Togus of today is as unlike the To-
gus Of yesterday, as the Augusta Of today Is
different from the Augusta before paving,
water, electric lights and the new mill. ard
buildings Of the past few years. gave it
character and business consequence. The
seventeen hundred men at the National Sol
diers' Home make of Togus community Of
its own, one which is constantly improving,
demanding enlarged accommodations in
many departments. and where the wants
and comforts of the inmates impose upon
the management new demands and enlarged
facilities. The visitor Of today is surprised
at the extent and character of the work that
has been done there within the past three or
four wears. City water has been introduced
from the Augusta service. the grounds,
courts and buildings are light, by electricity.
a new chapel at cost OF seven thousand
dollars was built in 1871 several new build
ing. Of minor character have been erected
within the last few years, and the past fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23
W alter and Light

services give the best of satisfaction, ard
are a vast improvement over the old meth
DDS of supply. A visit to the greenhouse,
which is in charge of Joseph liggiubottom
gave Us deal of pleasure. There are row
in the house about twenty thousand plants,
and cuttings are constantly being
pricked out. SO that by the
time the weather will admit
of the open borders being set, there will
be about thirty Thousand bedding out plants
ali ready for lawn and garden decoration
We had not time during our visit yesterday
to inspect many departments to which we
were invited which must be deferred to a
future time. All Nth whom VT talked spoke
of the excellent administration of the affairs
of the Home under Gen Stephenson, who is
greatly liked by the men under his care. and
for whose welfare he always EXHIBITS the
most kindly interest. The Government is
m, ST generous and liberal in the care of its
wards i the Home at Togus is noble
example OF the manner in winch our country
provides for It's de blenders in their old age
and disability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23

few DAYS ago Mr.. J. W. Harlow of this
city, received by express a large package
billed FROM Passadumkeag, which upon be
ing opened was found to contain a handsome
large porcupine. For while the quilted
qpadruped seemed to enjoy the admiration
which all showered upon him. but finally he
became restless and Mr. Harlow let hu.out
into the yard The irrepressible small boy
was at hand however. and seeing the hedge
hog calmly seated in the top of a tree, rushe
into the house for the a1cesiral double bar
rel, and blazing away with too certain aim,
killed the poor animal at the first shot. lie
was buried with due pomp and ceremony.
Me.srs. A. j. Haskell and F. J. Plummer
of this city have leased the two vacant stores
in BENEFITS new block and will occupy them
after the first of April under the firm name
of Plummer Haskell. The two stores will
be connected By an arch, making one of the
largest places of business in the city. The
new firm will deal in meats, provisions and
all sorts of groceries. Both young men have
for some time been in the employ of Gt o.
d Haskell on the East side, where they
have become deservedly popular with the
buyiog pubic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23
Go 70 Work Next Monday

on the new restaurant which is To be built a,
the west Of Gen Franklin Hall lumber for
which is already being hauled. This is to be
25 by - by so, in the form Of a Greek cross,
two stories high, with .tore-rvom come cted
10 by % feet. The ground floor will be for
restaurant. the second story for
barracks. having accommodation for
fifty beds. This building is to
be computed BY June IS next. and the plans
were furnished by Mr.. Lewis Of CIrliner.
Work upon the Office just described va.
commen ed Sept l., last and it was accept
ed from the builders yeste riay. With the
completion of this building the offices of
the Home will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23
Be Removed Today

into all departments, and the work of admin
new quarters. That part of the main bar
rack building in which were the old
Offices will be changed into quarter.
which are much needed. Indeed, if all
could be accommodated who would like to
register as inmates of the Home, it would
be necessar, to make up six hundred beds
upon the floors Of the present buildings. I'm
der these conditions it will not be very loog
be fore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23

I-nt begin. one week from merit wednes-
LAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23
Headquarters Building

for the general Offices has been erected
This is by far the finest, most artistic and
best constructed building Of the many form
ing the Home. 1t ia situated opposite the
east fro't Of the main barracks across the
avenue. and in exterior lines and proper
tons is a building of character and pleasing
proportions. 1t is the modernized Queen
Anne both in outward design and
interior fnish The dimensions are
AZ by 81 feet, two stories high
with tower on the southwest
corner. A vestihule opens into
the hall 10 feet wide, the first room To the
left being the private office of the General
Commanding. This room is "A by % feet
feet in the ceiling. Across the corner
opposite from the entrance is a roomy bay
window. balanced on its corresponding cor
ner by an open FIRE place in tile with a wood
mantel the work of p. 5. R)binsons' estab-
hshmeut, Gardiner. The walls of this room
are finished in wainscoted dado panel in ash the
dado being seven feet high, above which the
walls are painted in warm terra Gotta, cheer
fully ornamented Opening out of this is
the Office of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23

Lot, Of people who forgot that yesterday
"A. holiday went away from the banks
With disappointed look. No other places
Of business were closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23

One hundred thousand broom handles are
being turned out every month at Smiley's
factory Most of them are sent to London.
The farmers are feeding their apples -
stock and pressing them into cider There
"a hope that the foreign markets will soon
be- omewhit improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23

of this cisy-fhe members Of the firm being
H. r. Choate. Esq, the well kposn lawyer.
who Of late years has given most of his at
tentiOn TO building and construction in which
be has been very successful. His partner.
Mr.. A. G Sneli. is first class builter Of
twelve years experience, andwas formerly a
resident Of Bath ~hsre be did some hue
work In lss7 this firm built the new
chapel at Togu., asi to them has just been
awarded the contract for the new Restaurant
to be built at the Home thi. spring. In all
their work they have given full and com.
plste satisfaction to the Government; and
il has been a surprise 70 Us. in examining
this building, that so
Pine and Thorough Structure
could be built within the appropriation of
$4,000. The lumber wa. furnished b.
s;urgis, Lambard L Co of ;hls city, and the
windows, sash, doors, etc, BY the 5 n
Maxcy Company of Gardiner. Me..rs Choate
saell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23
Social 2uoilers.
$40 REWARD !


ctn DEwADR
MI, h.. ,a;d 70, the detection and eonviction
q, ary pers0n or persons stealing the Journal
from step. or halisaysThefe they are left by
our 'af'''f' p, o.
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Several Augusta people apsnds d the enter
lainment gwen BY Sidney Grange last even
ing
meeting Of the trustee. of St. Cathar.
,,ine. viii be- held at the Hall on Monday
r23oP.M
Me..r. Alden Sprague. ]. II. Chandler
and r - Bragy have been drawn a. traverse
iaror. At III. March term Of J Court
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factory Most of them are sent to London.
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Lots Of people who forgot that yesterday
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For an Informal or family breakfast cream
tinted lama.k cloths with borders in bright
color. are liked The napkins match and
are finished with fringe.
Their, are now no inmates of the isolated
F'rd AT the insane hospital Inc last case
Of d'pthrna broke out a 'e'k ago to-day
ana has been en'if'iy cured
Rev Chn. II Jones, the Principal of
oak Grove Seminary. with a number of his
Students and all his children. came to the
ci,y Yesterday and had A delightful call
upon the Governor.
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Bishop Ncely will make an informal al
dress at st CAtharine's Hall til. Saturday
evening ON hi- late visit to England AMI the
ointment Of Europe. Friends Of the school
are invited To commence at q + VI.
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Augusta play yoers will be glad to learn
hat the repairs on Granite Hall are assured.
Mr. G. G. Hunt To shom III" ball has Just
'"en l'as"i for one 'eaf ~lIi take p"'se'''on
IN the ht'i OF April. and the need' q improve
m'n's VIII probably be commenced soon al
Ter that date.
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p, t,ov,rnor Bnrleizh on Frid.. was Master
Ernest Priest of Vs.salboro A little lad of
five summers who thinks 1t the finest rscep-
iiou hs ever attended and hopes to see Gov
Burlcigh and NH the ladies 10 ,hom he was
presented at his reception rhen he sG.v-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23

For an Informal or family breakfast cream
tinted lama.k cloths with borders in bright
colors are liked. The napkins match and
are finished with fringe.
There are now no inmates of the isolated
strd at the Insane Hospital. The last case
Of dipthcria broke out resk ago to-day
and has been entirely cured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23

Mr. Z Donnelly OF thi, city, Assistant
Superintendent of the Metropolitan Life In
sursnce company of New York has opened
an insurance office in the Dunn Block,
Watcryille. MIR. Dounelly is one of our
'martest insurance men and seems to be
gaming ground among the good people OF
Keuuehec valley. His new department will
undoubtedly be profitable one, both for the
city Of waterville aud the Metropolitan
COMPANY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23

An advance in the price of sulohste of
copper make. quite difference this year in
the cost Of running electric batteries used
for telephones. fire alarms. etc On the
market. this material costs about : lie.
pound against &c. year or more ago
Ljucs have advanced some also, but the eff
feet is not so appreciable since the worn
tncs are exchanged for the new at the old
price the value of the old zinc countersctus
the advance in price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23


Asa geutl, man was driving on Hospital
street few days sgo. he was accosted by
pleasant looking individual who asked for
ride into the city. He was taken in, and the
two had couversed for some minutes when
the driver happened 10 make some trivial re-
marx atwhich bis companion became Vlo-
len,y excited and soon showed that he was
maniac He was taken back to the Insane
Hospital from which it was found that he
had escaped some hours before.
An old-fashioued mother of family is
out in gorous protest against the move
ment to abolish spanking. She has brought
up four children and having tried rsmon-
STRANGE. rewards coa1ing, rocking and story
telling she is able to say, with confidence,
tina, nothing is so effective in bringing up a
child in the way it should so as good and
timely spanking with the hand, or with q
slipper or hair brush. Many sensible mo-
theirs will indorse this view Of the spanking
question. It is only the sentimentsls. who
have had no experiences in the nursery, vhe
are crying hands OF.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23

The school authorities of this city are
deeply Interested in The passage of the free
text book bill; for although the BOOKS are
supplied in the village strict. the high
schools and country schools are not 50
favored and feel greatly the need of the
change
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23

BENZ. + STEVENS President Jos. VI. GIBBENs
Vice President. ;. \. IRULL Secretary: WV. b.
TURNER Assistant secretary. febXIdl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23

Of steam, a marvel to the old-school line OF
steam heaters. The contractors OF this
building we're Msssrs. Choate 4 Smell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-23

Some Of the advantages Of insurns in the
New England Mutual Life Insurance Com
pauy of Boston, Mas. are that 1t issues a
plain and simple policy which is MONITOR
feitable for non payment of premiums after
the seconl. makes an annual cash distrbu-
ton Of surplus on all policies, and pays all
claims promptly See annual statement
published in another column.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-08
Practical Points
From the Christian Union.

srom the Christian Union.
The most valuable goods, it is
said, are are done up in the smallest
parcels, so sometimes the most help
III suggestions are in the fcwest-
words. The following paragraphs
nave been picked up from various
sources, and are offered as Il nosegay
rom an old-fashioned garden:
a man must ask leave of his
stomach to be happy.
Salt fish of any kind is quickest
and best freslened by soaking in
sour milk.
Fish may bescaldcd much easier by
Tipping into boiling water about u
minute.
watering plants, puta teaspoon
ul OF ammonia into wa ter once n week
Ripe tomatoes will remove ink
stains from white cloth and also from
The hands.
A teaspoontul of turpentine boiled
with white clothes will aid the whiten-
ing process.
Boiled starch is much improved by
the addition ofsalt u little or dissolved
gum-arabic.
Windows should be opened ut both
top and bottom in order to secure
proper ventilation.
To attempt hard work or close
study within an hour after eating
invites arrangement of the digestive
organs.
Because the air is invisible it is no
reason why pure air is not as essen
tial to good health as are whole
some food and drink.
So-called unhcalthful occupations
can be made less 80 by properly
understanding and practicing the
laws ofbreathing.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-08
HOUSEHOLD.


Tea and coffee stains should bo
aiken out of linen while vet wet.
Hold them over n bowl and pour
boiling water through them.
Boston cooking schools, having
graduated 1,sOO girls during the
year. "The Chicago Tribune" raises
;he important question, "Can they
,Ook?"
The market is asking us for granu-
ated butter, says Mr.. Gould, and if
Ne will fill the boxes with the best
graduated butter, and then take u
outter ladle and smooth it all slick,
Ne have lost that granulatcd surface
md lost n point with the buyer.
1t is said that Il certain cure for n
elon is to wind a cloth loosely about
The finger, leaving the end free.
Pour in common gunpow,ler till the
Effected part is entirely covered.
Keep the whole wet with strong
spirits ofcampllor. Another species
ii telon is quickly suspended by
;wisted hemp,
Twopairs ofstockings may be made
'fthree old pairs. The long hosiery
ofthe day will bear having the hec,
and sole cut out and then he ample
N length. A new heel and sole may
De cut from the third pair, and neat,
Y fitted in; if the seams are carefully
md closely overcast, the most f;,s,
tidious need not object to them OF
ordinary occasions.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-08
The Hearts Of Men and Women.

Some interesting statistics about
the human heart are published by n
journal which combines science and
sentiment beyond most of our con-
temporaries. We refer to The Ameri-
can Queen, and the topic on which
it dilatcs is the human heart. The
surprising fact mi report is that the
heart of man is larger than that of
women and weighs more, especially
us life advances. The heart of IL girl
aud the heart of boy are OF about
the same size, but the manly heart
gains, SO that when it reaches per-
lection, say at the age of fifty, the
area OF its surface is fully rs much as
two square inches more than the
area of woman's heart. We confess
that we are surprised and rather
shocked ut this information: and
il it proceeded from any other source
we should certainly doubt its
accuracy. Yet, after all, it is not
size but quality that ought to be re-
garded in hearts. So it is also with
brains, A small brain, like that OF
Abraham Lincoln, for instance, may
he far more ctiicacious, provided it
lie of the requisite tineness and com
pactness, than II big brain,
like that of Yankee Sullivan. The
Observation-Disclosures
than that of man in quality. lts
pulsations may not be SO noisy, hut
they are more intense and subtle; and
thus it is that woman not only sur
passes man in her power of loving,
but in the elevation, the ideality
and the integrity Of moral nature
In short, women are better than men
and the statement of1he American
Queen cannot be admitteda as proving
anything to the contrary.-New York
Sun.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-08
Typewriter Humbug

"Type-writer contests" said an
operator as he clicked away at his
machine and u Cincinnati Gazette
man kept tally with his pencil, are
deceptive as to the speed achieved by
the operators. You read in news
papers that Mr.. McGullum wrote 1875
words in one minute True, he may
have written 125 words in one min.
ute. but they We're very short words
and words selected with especial ref.
erence to the nearness of the letters
forming the word on the keyboard of
the machine. For instance, l can
write 100, the's' on the machine in n
minute, but do not say because of
that can write 100 words n min
ute. As after of fact the highest
speed on a typewriter is IS words a
minute. by that, l mean to tnkeup
and write for some time that many
words n minute of matter selected
from the newspaper, matter that
the operator has never seen before.
That is the only true test ola type.
writer's speed and very few type
writers come up to that standard
speed"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-08
Move the Hogs Along,

Hogs in condition to go into good
,ork should be turned in that direc-
ion within the next few weeks, says
Orange Judd Farmer. Under the law
of averages it would not be surpris-
ng if February and March should be
quite cold. When Il porkcr is fairly
ripe" and weighs about 24O pounds,
t isnot business to feed against cold
Weather. The mud of the latter part
81 March ls almost as Objectionable
as is the cold-if the billiards. should
lot come. 1t is some satisfaction to
leep ahead of the plague, too. But
one who has corn cribs by the acre
Tiled, andno prospective pigs for the
,orn, may usually teed longer with
orofit-if he will protect the animal
rom the wastage Of food required to
:ounteract extra cold.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-08
Grease Your Shoes.

Shoes that are worn regularly, il
jared for, will last much longer than
neglected, as is too often the case.
A French kid shoe, if carelessly cared
or, will not look us well nor last as
.ong as one OF an inferior quality
That is looked after properly. When
shoes are taken off they should be
thoroughly brushed, to remove all
lust that invariably collects in the
:reases, smoothed out with the hand
and placed away in a shoebag or
box away from the dust, and when
wanted for Use they can be taken out
ready for wear. Where there is not
i box or bag for the purpose acloset
% the next best thing. Shoes will
last much longer ii, when new, they
are rubbed with castor oil. Hold
them in front OF II fire and rub the
oil we'll into the leather. The oil
makes the leather pliable. fills up the
pores and prevents it from cracking.
Where boots are worn every day
once n fortnight is not often to oil
them. At first the oil, understanding,
will give them a gray look, but when
dressed itgives them nice soft finish.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-08

Cut twopounds ofrump steak into
pieces about four inches long and
two inches wide, says the Table Talk
sprinkle with pepper and roll in finely
chopped parsley. Put on each piece
Of steak very thin slice of bacon,
roll up and tie tightly with q Irvine.
put any pieces OF suct that were left
in n frying pan to melt, put the meat
III the hot fat and brown quickly,
then place the rolls in u saucepan.
Add two tablespoonful of flour to
The fat remaining in the pan, cook
until II dark brown, add n pint of
stock or water, stir continually I'M
til it boils, and strain over therolls.
over and simmer gently one hour.
While this is cooking remove the
stones from a. dozen olives, throw
them into boiling water, boil rapid
ly for five minutes, then throw them
into cold water until the meat is
lone; arrange the rolls neatly
Oh a platter, remove the strings,
throw the olives into the sauce bring
quickly to boiling point, and pour
round the rolls.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-08
Dfarrhea,

The cause of scours in colts. saws
The Breeders Gazette, is the indigest-
ble food upon which the animals
,ubsist. Such food as straw and corn
stalks is little more than ordinary
woody fiber, which initiates the d.
restivesystcm, causing catarrhal con-
lition of the same. Give to each colt
rom three to six ounces of linseed
oil with half a drachm of laudanum
mixed with it, varying the dose ac-
.ording to the size and strength of
the animal. After it has operated
De PARTICULARS to food given. Oat
neal drinks and linseed tea should
90 given in preference to cold water.
For solid food give small mashes of
oran and oats to which u little lin
seed meal has been added. Give in
small quantities and often. Limit
the amount of hay given for q time.
Keep indoors in q warm shed where
The colts can run loose.