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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

1t is said, although the Saunterer cannot
vouch for the correctness Of the story, that
one Of the studious old gentlemen who daily
occupy the windows of the AthenHum, over
looking the Granary burial ground, was sit
ting in his chair, perusins book on old Bos-
ton, and trying to solve the oft discussed
question: Was Benjamin Franklin born in
the old Milk street house or in the ancient
Blue Ball structure. which a few years ago
stood on the corner of Hanover and Union
streetsi The morning was warm, and the
{old gentleman fell into n sound sleep and ex
perienced u vivid dream He saw the back
Jof the Franklin monument suddenly open,
land the figure Of stout man, clothed in gar
ments of the colonial style, holding in one
hand an old fashioned candle mold, and in
the other a lantern He advanced towards
: the Athenpum, and bowling in a stately way
to the occupant of the window said in a deep
voice: Can you direct me to Hanover street,
My name is Josias Franklin. and years ago
used to make tallow candles at the sign of
the Blue Ball The aged book worm was
overjoyed. Now, thought he. | will solve
this vexed question of b. Franklin's birth
place, and he anxously accosted the ancient
tallov chandler Had you a son Benjamin
when you resided IN that place, and was he
born theref' Yes" replied the ancient gen
tleman, Benny was one Of my boys, and q
credit to my family He was born in that
house. So delegated was our antiquarian
friend with thi. direct statement that be
gave his rheumatic knee such vigorous slap
that it awoke him to a realization that the
interview was only dream. Boston Budget.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

When the British occupied Castine In 1914
they drove a large American feet up the
Penobscot and to Bangor Here many yes
sells Were sunk by the YANKEES to prevent
their falling into the hands Of the British,
over one hundred and fifty cannon and
large amount of specie going down with them.
Hundreds of men from this feet, to avoid
capture, started through the trackless forest
for the forts aid other places Of refuge along
the kennetec Many persisted Among those
who fed man by the name Of Winslow,
who left the ships not far from the Hampden
shore, having with him large amount Of
money He hired two Of his cousins named
Tibbitts. and a negro, who had long lived
with the Indians, to guide him through the
wilderness to the keunebec, they going by
the way Of the SowaGlabscook and Sebasti-
cook streams, their destination being Fort
Halifax The large weight Of specie carried
by Winslow was so attractive to the Tibbitts
brothers that they murdered him and buried
the treasure in what is now the town Of Car
mel They both came to an untifnely end, as
the legend goes, and never enjoyed their
blood stained gains 1t is said that certain
Carmel people believe at this late day that
the treasure awaits finder and are digging
for it along the banks Of the Sowadalscook
stream Its been hard work for poor pay,
thus far-like the many searches for Capt
hldd's gold Lewiston Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

A friend came to my house for visit once
lust as supper was on the table. was over
loved to SEQ her, though my principal dish
was beans said, as we sat down to
that limited repast which | could not by
any possibility change then, 'lf l had known
YOU we're coming should have given you
better supper, but you are just as welcome to
my beans as if they were scalloped oysters
YES" she replied, you are one of the
few persons know who are able to give q
warm welcome on beans" And being sure
of my feelings, do You suppose she mourned
over the oysters'
We cannot entertain AS we wish to. In this
democratic country we who are poor often
have friends who are rich. Shall we, on ac-
count of this disparity and because we can
not entertain them in their way. deny our
selves the pleasure Of entertaining them at
ALI Indeed, no, Let US rather give them
"the best we have in store and with a wei
come that shall make amends for all defcien-
cies.
Ihave been entertained in homes where all
the comforts that wealth could buy were
layished upon the guests, where carriages
were placed at their disposal and trained
servants anticipated every wish I have
forgotten the details as the years have gone
by. hut the memory Of the welcome is as
sweet aud fragrant to-day as then
visit from time 10 time country home
where my hostess and her own fair daughter
minister to my comfort, and am allowed to
enter the simple home life of the family The
Injuries AMI conveniences of the city are be
yond their means, but they give of their own
in their own way with such freehanded hos
pitality, they welcome me so cordially and
show the in So many waysthat my stay is
pleasure 20 them, that never go away from
the house without feeling that ! have been
royalty entertained An, the welcome is liz.
deed the soul of hospitality. Caroline IL
Stanley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28


When making over Old dresses or other
garments, buy IL " lnlnss II Is penny wise
and pound foolish 10 use old, half worn ones.
After all lo"d rs are tired genuine house.
keepers are quite hRely 10 go oaeS 70 Oh
fashioned wasihas soda Tor cleaning Iooi :,
s'iiA7' iron a''u VI i'.:.;1- - w.
h'tnil,e 'It-' 80, - -
rs oViilHe 'u' 9'''' 49," 81 -
long h'iii''4ei 81 N''''..'e :" -
once VIZ. ,'e'' 80. ,s,,',, ,,.,,. 49,
c'oth' a ID 'V'-'P y. - 80. '''
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vi u eiI'' wa ~, ,. -, t, ~, , w" W
Que !ii III - 80 80
III an hour 'HoS 'i''7 "a wa oiie
drop oi Tue VI, Pc ~" !'i ~ ,',,
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

Have an unier iablecloth Of colored cotton
fann,I on your dining table 1t will not only
make ris sineu one look better, but dull very
much VI the nJisc caused by moving dishes,
and viii repay it. original cost IN one year,
in tie All I'D wear of tine linen ones, priiiei-
paliy on the edges Of the table. where they
otherwise wear o. first
Use clean xhitc tablecloths every day, even
thous-h it uecssa,itate rigid economy in wash
iuz and ironiny ia some other department OF
the house Nothing more surely shows good
breesling than tll- table manners, aud you
can never teaca your children these while
habitually eating III an oilcioth spread or
slogeuiy linen ona.
L. Turkish to gels for the kitchen As well
as for bath tow Is. they wear we'll. wash
easily and reqGir 10 ironing
Make '.tacksr or coiufortabies for every
day use Of domestic gingham instead of
calico II only Its a tribe more. will wash
better and wear u long again.
Use honeyconb or crochet beeispreads for
all common U.s.. They can now be obtained
Of fair quality it, low as s.reaty-hve cents,
and an exce.ie1: ono for sl25. They are MOI.
heavy to wasa AMI look better w4en not
ircned. but pui out straight to dry
Country Gentle4,ll..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

Miss Dohl has nac.aI tha nharrnoceuticai
examination, and viii be the first woman
pharmacist in Norway
Miss Eo+o ur,l,,r,l 10 an o,,..rc,o,i, ,o,,,e,
Kansas woman " 10 own o,fi-. and rublisbes
Tho Claso,o,y ,,,,, sl. also ,r,p,l,os a ioh
nr;,tip, III ,ui i.soil :, ho I,y;pg tho
fou,d,,;o, . . f,r,,,,a
ady IL "i'a,,o mas '@'aohShed nos
p''ai Tor "nu'' ana et'd' many ieatnereo
creatures IN "'uiu ol''.i Wise nave tiieu re
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

At about o'clock, when che tent was
filed with spectators, Mrs Wallace mounted
the platform and took from the box the If
teen foot boa constructor She twined it
around her neck and body and then patted
it as though it WAS a kitten. After handling
the reptile for several minutes it began to
get away and opened its enormous mouth
The spots on its body grew darker, and its
skin gIistened in an unusual manner In its
movements 1t became more lively, and 1t
was with difficulty that the charmer could
keep it around her neck 1t uttered low,
humming sound as it swung its head from
side to side This noise grew faster and
louder until it broke out into the appalling
hiss Of the king of reptiles
The audience. who up to this time were en-
chanted with the scene, drew away from the
platform, while they kept their eyes fixed on
the brave woman, who endeavored to pacify
the snake by drawing her hands in rapid sue
cession over its body. The snake, instead OF
quieting under her efforts, seemed to increase
in anger Its skin kept shining with Pc
culiar hue, and the hiss was prolonged until
it could be heard across the street. Tho
snake turned its head on the charmer, and it,
eyes flashed as it suddenly swung itself
around her neck and the coils began TO
tighten The woman uttered scream. Her
husband who had been watching every
movement, told her To choke it.
AS soon as the woman heard her husbands
voice she became remarkably cool, and while
the coils oil the serpent were slowly but sure
ly choking her to death. she quietly moved
her hands down the body OF the snake The
snake saw the movement and opened its jaws,
but at the same moment the woman had
clutched IT around the neck. With both
hands she squeezed it, and then the coils be-
gan to relax. While holding the neck with
one hand she removed the coils with the
other When the snake was rut back in the
box and large coil Of iron cable thrown on
top the audience breathed sigh of relief.
Mr. Wallace said that he bought the snake
in New York city from a dealer The same
snake crushed woman to death while she
was handling it in a New York museum. 1t
is abou, to shed its skim and is apt to he ugly
during this time. -Holyoke Democrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

Speaking Of ais to oratory, Sir Morrell
Mackenzie has a fi': alike at Mr. Gladstone .
egg and sherrs a.d the Iron Chaucellor's
brandy and seltzer The supposed miracu-
lous virtues of the mysterious possets and
draugbts on winch some orators pin their
faith exist" he says, mainly in the imagin
alton Of those who use them. at best they do
nothing more than Intricate the joints Of the
vocal machine 50 as TO make it work more
smoothly This is just as well done by means
Of glass Of plain water In France water
sweetened with sugar Is the grand vocal elixir
Of political orators As Nine de Girardin
said somewha. unkindly; Many things can
be dispensed with In the tribuna Talent, wit,
conviction, ideas. even memory, can be dis
peusel with. but not eau sucree.' Stimulants
may give sort o. Dutch courage TO the ora
tor and may carry him successfully through
a vocal effort in which iudisprsitiou or ner-
vorisness might otherwise have caused him to
fail, but the immediate good which they do
is dearly PURCHASED by the taickeuing and
rougheuing Of the mucous surface Of ths
throat to which they ultimately give risa"-
New York Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28
WOMAN AND HOME.
some or THE "LET-Gos" or HOUSE
HOLD DAILY LIFE AND LIVING


Ths welcome 10 the sssl - Haspttality-A
mi Dv..a ws~h Of Nexse.n Nu.s-Physs-
eaI Cuiture NJ Home.
It Is rather strange, when you come to think
n IL, how many little things are Aicf GO In
the house. that really fret the inmates and
odd friction 70 the household machinery,
which should run smoothly Most Of these
'.iss-zoisy' are tn the kitchen l might pdiloso
phize asoar that fact, but viii not, Just now.
A dull vegetable knife Is one Of these The
kitchen which contains q sharp one Ia the exr
eeption, yet lt is very exasperasing 70 peei po
rasoes or apples, cut up beans, or slice tur'
nips. with a knife ~ dull as hoe" In the
first place one tegrudges the money for a tine
steel knife Just 10 pare potatoes WITH
never stopping 10 think that the better the
knife, the cheaper it il for this slrt Of work.
sharp knife viii pare thinFer, and waste
less than dull one and will last longer
good small ghet stone should accompany II,
with Instructions 20 use IL, and not the stove
pis,e. stove edge. or sole Of the cooks shoe.
There Is an Old saying. that one Of the few
questions toe devil cannot answer Is What
Is xofnan's wbet stoaef'
Another annoyance Is leaking tins Of va
riouz kinds, notably quart measures, dlppers,
dripping pans and sauce pans Bits Of rag
drawn through the thy holes, or hour paste
rubbed on tlle bottom to form a pitch, are
common deyiees for getting along with these
let~go tins instead Of carrying them 10 the
nearest tin snop come morning and getting
them back whole and strong IN the afternoon
for a very small outlay Of time and money
There X for SHE, and doubt not IL Is quite
commonly us,sl, certain kind Of solder that
the dealers claim can easily be used at home
! think bought sofns once but was not very
successful in using 10, probably from lack oil
skill IL IN no way itsscfled my conviction
that tins should not 5e allowed 20 continue
leakY. when time or service has made them 50
A clothes wrluger that will not wiring Is
another annoyance Perhaps one Of the
rollers win not turn We oil the gearlng,
and fuss with IT week after week, on wash
day, and forget IL tho other days. all the time
vaguely hoping it is only 'connlption nj
and the matter wiil right Itself, II We only
wait long enough 1t does not right itseif'
and ~ the annoyance CONTINUES, the clothes
are half wrdgg, or ~rung by hand wheh IL
would De So easy % drop postal To the man
who repair. wringers, and then have this one
eense ~ hs a '-lef-go."
Dun Sci.sors-who does not know themf
Day after day sotnr people saw away with
such pair working theIr jaws meanwhile,
and getting a ''iain in their tenpers, all be-
cause this 10 ON Of tire "let-go's' that has
grown to he chronic leI't it queeri Why
is it sof | only know IT'S, and that | rarely
have "A friend, Who visit. me and Uses my
o,.as,rs. tail to say why, low nice and
.iiarp your scissors are" Also, ! never 30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

In Colorado the property rights of mar
ried woman are very much the same as if she
were a femme sole. She may dispose of her
real and personal estate or make any contract
in relation to the same without the consent OF
her husband. she may sue and be sued with
ont joining her husband the same as if sole,
and her husband need not join her in deed Of
her property \ homestead owned and occu-
pied by the husband or the head OF the family
as IA dwelling aud Of the value of g., 900 may
be made exempt from execution and attach
ment by causing the word homestead to be
entered on the margin Of the recorded title
As to the law Of desceuts in the state in
case the husband dies intcstate and without
Issue, the widow takes all the property, sub
ject. of course to the payment of debts Of the
husband. but before any debts are paid the
widow is entitled to statutory exemptions Of
personal property aggre-atin- from 81 800 to
500, according to circumstances and the
judgment Of appraiser, and is also entitled to
the homestead u the value of $3.50 made
such by TIE husband during life In case
husband dies intestates leaving widow and
a child. or children. then the widow takes
one-haif absolutely, and the children jointly
the remaining half Philadelphia Ledger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

NEW 1okk. Sept S-
FLoUI--Reoeipts. "a. 7si 2ackases; exports. 7asi
barrels; saies 80 Repeat quotations including
civ mill extra, q soat4 Is; patent, q ss
s 60; superfne. y io.ss IS. extra Ne. :.
Is Aat5 Is, winter wheat los grade. y 6)A33 %;
Minnesota extra. - STATS 90; Southern -four
steady; Rye -Four firm.
wssAr-ksosips., 1904. exports. 80. sale
1850, dull No spring nominal. =;
40 rsd.slA so . .ed s6asSi elevator sdlas:i lob
Sas.i delivered. No. red aoninai. sslassi No
white nominal. s5as5l
RYK--quiet.
BAkLKY-n nominal.
Coss--R-o+iptss 4 SO. EXPORT. 4.s'i, Gales. IS
100; dull; steamer. t.ia4li No. 3. iois4oi
stofe and elevator. +Jia4il delivered
OArs--Receipt. io.s0, exports. rs sales. 10
90; dull. No J. Isl do ~hite l7laz7i. No .s6asdi
do white, nIazss, No. l. IS, do white, 81
Mixed Western, 2iia2s; white do 27a.5s
CoffKE--fxir, kiO, fair ~
SUGAK-Raw steady; renned fair; demand -
lower; crushed ea6i; extra crushed. 6sa6s; white
extra crushed. oia7, cut loaf 81 graduated, Il.
PETROLEUM firm, quiet. w
PORK quiet.
bkEf--Gull
LARD higher, western steam. 81 57iat6 DO
closing o. 40, cttv steam. ~ 49, renned fair
continent - i5a6 V; 8. 4. " is.
BUTTkP- hrm western dairy "
d; do creamery, :ea25a
CHkksk- 9piet Freizhts TO iiverpoo
drm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

There Is more 20 tsa learned about pouring
tea and coffee than most people are willing to
believe Ii those decoctioHs are made at the
table, which is far the best way, they require
experience, Judgment and exactness If they
are brought on the table ready made it
still requires Judgment so 10 apportion them
that they shall prove sufficient in quantity
for the family, and that the elder members
shall have the stronger cups. Often persons
pour out tea. who. not being at all aware
that the tea grows stronger as they proceed,
bestow the poorest cup upon the greatest
stranger, and give the stronger to a very
young member Of the family. who would be
better without any. Where several cups Of
equal strength are wanted, you should pour
little into esseh, ar.,l then 30 back, inverting
the or'ier as you fiii Them and the strength
will be a?port.ons;i propery
An earthen pot is by far the best for brew
ing; the tea may then be poured into silver
pot, if desired Heat the pot and pour the
water out before putting in the tea required,
filing up at once with boiling water, set
from the fire about ten minutes to draw, then
pour out as above.-The Housewife
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

Mss Alice Stone Blackwell, In an editorial
on wonlan's wages in The Womans Journal.
mentions a curious fact in q composition OF
scuIpsors In Boston The matter on foot was
the erection Of statue to distinguished
citizen who bad recently died All sculptors
were invited to send models Of the deceased
citizen, and with it their name In sealed en-
velote. Mss Annie Whitneys MODEL was do
cided to be the best, but When her envelope
was opened the jad Us reversed their dscisaon,
as il was too uIueI honor 10 bestow upon q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

The constitution OF North Dakota provides
that the property Of the wife, acquired b.
fore or after marriage, cannot b taken Tor
the debts OF the husband Kansas some time
ago decided that wife could recover Judg
ment on a bona 6de note given her by her
husband, and the supreme court OF Indiana
has recently made a similar decision
change
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

Al the Kennebee Fair at Resdheli il was
our pleasure 20 meet our old-time friend
Sullivan kibreth, Esq one Of the substan-
tlAl and prominent citizens of Manehe ster.
Mr.. Kiibreth came to that town from oxford
county forty -four years ago and has been
one Of its most respected and honored citl-
gems lie has served on the State Board Of
Agriculture. was several years = trustee and
later President of the Old Kennebec Society,
has been connected with town bushes, fer
many years and done faithful service on the
Republican town committee and in behalf of
the work Of the Republican party.
kr kubreth is one of the best and
most successful farmers in kennebec
county. While his friends will regret
to learn that Mr.. klbreth has been in
sopewhat feeble health for the past year or
two, they will he glad that abundant earthly
goods, the result of lifetime ~ faithful
L,bor-. give ample means for contributing to
the comfort and enjoyment of declining
years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

A neat device for the setting Of tables for
small parties is TO have the table round, with
a low basket Of flowers in the center and
decoration Of smiIax reaching out to the
edge in each direction. like spokes Of wheel
Each guest has the space between the outer
ends Of two Of the spokeA American An
alyst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28
BEST IN The W0alD.
urth or Great Cures OF Skin Diseases by
the CuticuTa Remedies.

Roy me- year and q half old. Face and
body IN = terrible condit ION. being w.
cred with sores. sulphur springs fail.
Cured by Guttcura Remedies.
have used your CUTICURA REMEDIES in two
cases where it proved to be successful, The first
was In the case of u boy year and II half old
His face and body were in terrible condition. the
former being completely covered with
to- him o the Massena Sulphur Springs, but he
did not improve any. was then advised TO try the
CurICuRA REMEDIES, which did. He took one
and one half bottles of CUricrRA REs'LvENr
when his skin was rs smo tn Ms could be- I'd is to-
day. used the CuTIcURA on his and the
CUrIcuRA SOAP in washing him. He is now five
years OF age, and all right The other case was N
disease of the scalp, which cured by washing
with the CurICURA SOAR and rubbing in the CuTI
CURA, one bottle Of CUTICURA kksoLvENr being
used. They have proved successful In every
where have advised the OF them. 1t is sur
prising how rapidly child will improve under their
treatment rec mmend them for any disease OF
experience, and am ready to stand by my state
mtnt. JOHN X. BERo,
American House. Hogansburgh, n. Y.
An rnbearable SKIN Diseases Cured.
have been afflicted since asst March with skin
disease the doctors called Eczema Ny face was
covered with scabs and sores, and the itching aud
burning were almost unbearabe. Seeing 20
G. TICURA REMEDIES so hisll, recommended, con
Guided to give them a 'r'ni,u ing the curicuRA and
CuTCuRA SOAP externally, ana BEsoLvENr inter
nally for four months. call myself cured, in graft
tude for which make this public statement.
Mis- CLARA A. FREDERICK,
Broad Brook Con-
(urteurA Remedies
Cure every specie. Of torturng, hnniiiating. itch
ing, burning. scay, and pimply s'as ri the skin
scalp and Hood with loss Of ir, and ali hn,nor-
blotches eruptUHs scales aud cru-ts whether
simple scrofulou,. or con agous. wi" physicians
and all other remedies fail.
Sold everywhere. Price, CuTICURA, Soc, SOAP,
&c; KksoLvkNT, 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston.
ssseud for How to Cure skin Diseases" "a
pages 50 Illustrations and 100 testimonials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

In acute corrza, cold in the head, some 70
lief can Usually be obtained from certain
finely powdered drugs usel as suuffs In or
der to do good without doing harm they
must be very nlld and unirritatiug in their
action- A powder composed of equal parss
of powdered starch. horic acid, and the tine
ture OF benzsoin has been suggested by vigier.
The mixture should BE- triturafed for . mo
ment. then driei with gentle heat, and put
into box, without pushing the powdsring
process too far 1t may be used quite fresly
and quite ofseu>- Boston Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-28

Over swo thousand dollars per day are
now being paid out 10 Asoossook county
farmers for potatoes. which are converted
into starch.