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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05
WHAT INVENTION HAS DONE.

In the manufacture of boots and shoes the
work Of 500 operatives is now done by 100
In making bread boxes three workers can
do the work OF thirteen box makers by old
methods.
In cutting out clothing and cloth caps with
dies one worker does the work Of three by the
old methods
A carpet measuring and brushing machine
with one operator will do the work of fifteen
men by the Old methods
In leather manufacture modern methods
ers from ) to 20 per cent
In the manufacture Of -four modern i'm
provements save - per cent of the manual
labor that once was necessary.
In making tin cans one man and boy
with modern appliances can do the work of
ten workers by the old processes.
BY the Of coal mining machines 100
miners in a month can mine as much coal in
the same time 800 miners by the old
methods
One boy by machinery in turning wood
work and materials for musical Instruments
performs the work Of twenty five men by the
old methods
The horse power steam used in the United
States on railways, steamers and In the fac
tories and mines was in 1888 l2. 100000
against ,6i0, eco in 1850
In mailing on shoe heels one worker and a
boy with machinery can heel 800 pairs Of
shoes per day. 1t would require five work
ers to do the same by hand
In the manufacture of brick improved de
vices save one-tenth Of the labor, and in the
manufacturing of fire brick 10 per cent of
the nianual labor is displaced.
In stave dressing twelve co-laborers with a
machine can dress l2000 slaves in the same
time that the same number Of workers by
hand could dress :. 800 slaves.
In the manufacture Of carriages it used to
take one man thirty-five days to make a car
riage 1t Is made By the aid of machin-
cry with the work Of one man in twelve
days Nebraska State Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05

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e,pearud - ~ ialnnd4 Ysn. - - Hrse0
cod Several ipcai Assp - aagt1 -
saenrsd i 6Asis psrnenEtal psssufn = -
Ya - - oshsrdAy uAra shsy ~ of
o. ohjscs with PIG liz hsad svinng
sIoviy aad gently toward ths ahHA n
nuAeruen thought as nrss that tAs animal
uap n ovsryruwn pospoi0 Which 49, -
desvoring 10 keep shove wut9 far givsn
tins IN ordsr - tAts IN > GOD GppV q
fresh air, but q approaching - ennngs
object Il was discovered b b ~ eenfs
which was hAading for land :. ; angaan
iumsliately ut to work In order b cape8s
shs animal, and Succeeded In hauling in -
boar and In tying him down Ihsy than -
turned home 10 the Island with theif pri1A
end caussd . great local ssunfion - shsy
landed
The nsvs shas IN extraordinary - I'D
hsen capeursd soon spread far I'D nas. ana
IN sorts Of Sociological coajscturo ard
theories were aired. argued and mainsatnsd
b. insular wisaacrs and nyanh III
mayor-M Cadm-turnsd out With biz ~
joint, asssorx, municipal councillors. nre-
men, gendaru,ss. game ksspen aad postnsn
The cure and his sacrisfsn ran to the beach
from the village church, and great was ths
general surprise when it was ascertainsd that
the extraordinary animal captured 1t -
was not . serpent, whale, an octopus, o.
even a member Of the fnny tribe OF any
suscies, but sanglier. The humane inhabi-
tauts Of the island, aided by the local MIN
rods, who had an eye for sport, advocated
the liberation Of the boar. but their voices
we're nsgatived. and the animal was eventu-
ally cut up by its captors and sold-London
TeiecraDh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05

sugze, 1 cup melted lard u bsSteS. IL esp
boiling wafer. s<aspoonful soda. one ef gin
ger. Nix bard vish Soar. ssIi shis and cus
10 cards Half sf shss rsesips nskes qsise .
qn~ntisy-
Fruis Cake eggs, cups sugar, -
cups butter. 5 cups hoss. cup moiasses.
pound rsisinsy - possd eisron. pssad esz-i
rants, Ia s~asvoonfsl soia. spiees. Bake in
gem sns-
Jenny Lind cske.-2 IL caps saess.
emp butter, cup milk 4 caps Aoar, eggs.
ssaspaeafui soda. /. Of cream tartar. Bake
ene-siir3 Of this in two thin sheets To the
remaiuaey odd cap caranss. - pound cit
ron. 8 fzbissposnfais molasses- spice TO
taste. Bake Ia sheet the size Of the PLAIN
cake Pat jelly On both sides Of the fruit
cake ssa ras between the two shests Of light
cake. Press gestiy, cut in siices-
Dayton cass--5 eggs, 2 cups sugar, cup
butter. i-2 cups asur. l-2 cup milk. tsa-
spoonful cream tArSsr. Of soda
cookies--2 cups sugar, cup butter.
eggs, i-2 cup milk, sessf oonfui cream tar
tar. Ia Of soda, -four to roll ssi6.
Bsorn Brsai--3 cups rye meal. 2 Of In
dian meal. IL cap moiasses. / l-2 pinss Of
milk, seaspoonful soda Steam three
hours. dry 10 sio~ oven
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05
why Mr.. stebblns Did Not Respond.

Why Mr.. Stebbtns Did Not Respond.
There are crack military companies enough
through the country. They have their man.
uals down fine and look as pretty as basket
Of peaches, but ask your grandfather, who
century ago, what he thinks of Mem, and
listen to the old gentleman snort Of disdain.
The modern ones are the better, but you will
never make him think 20. Away back in the
forties, when war had been declared against
Mexico, every southern town Of any sze had
its militia company and sent its quota to
serve under Scott or Taylor.
The town Of Hillsborough, N. c., was no
exception The alarums of war had reached
its laggard ears, and its small company was
mustered for volunteers The roll call was
read by the recruiting sergeant, who got
along all right until be came to the name Of
Bill Stebbins
William Stebbins." he called
No answer
William Stebbins." he repeated. with .
rising infection
No answer
II am sure William Stebbins is here.
saw him gallivanting around with the girls
not half an hour ago"
William Stebbins" he shouted at the top
Of his voice If William Stebbins Is in the
ranks let him answer at once To his nama.
William Stebbins"
Yer am" came up sullenly from the
rear rank, but hain't goin' to no Mexico"
Washington Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05
WOMAN'S WEAR.

Tho ',or turtan bat turns up all around the
crown.
souss skirts for autumn will be slightly
trained
The majority II the short jackets shown
have ttse vest effect
Irish poplins in light evening colors will Be
worn for dressy occasions.
Plain bodies, pr1ncesss dresses and polo
naisss are all in high favor.
A striking noyaity Of the cold season will
10 embroidered fur garments
SILK wolfe and mouzselins de iaine look very
well when made up into trained dresses
Some Of the more recent piaids are dx
inches square, and the stripes are equally loud
Steel gray Ia the favorite alpaca; though it
Is Pleasantly varied by black shot with pale
gray
Dresses Of camels hair and velvet have the
drsperiss Of the canel's hair and the skirt Of
velvet.
Petticoats Of white embroidery and batiste
will soon give way TO colored silk. lined with
flannel
The "Artillsur" coat, with jacket fronts
revealing a vest, is an extremely natty little
basque waist.
A very stylish ladies' topcoat is Of plain
beaver. with rolling shawl collar Of fine
mink or astrakhan.
Very few foot plaitings are used on skirtA
Borders, bands of ribbon in velvet and fac
ings, are the rage.
Chocolate, pientifully tinged with cream,
Is fayorite fall shade. and combines har-
Inorionsly with green.
Wide circular collars nearly covering the
shoulders vary the monotonous yoke that has
for 30 long been in fashion.
Sprays Of guelder roses tied with white
satin ribbon are janntily arranged in the left
side OF many new bonnets.
Striped silk petticoats with an adjustment
OF colors 10 correspond with any nationality
form fad for fall and winter.
The first dark dresses are trimmed with
hia-ly cut velvet, velvet ribbon. feathers,
fur, passs,nlenterie and breidng.
Travelling dresses are to be ornamented
round the edge Of the skirt with broad strips
of black, gray and brown leather.
For bonuets and bonnet trimmings, ,or
wraps and for parts OF dresses, shot velvets,
both figured and plain, will be in order.
The most attractive jackets are of cream
In white cloth, either with waistcoat in
revers trimmed with tnsel or silver passe-
menterie.
Round waists have but few seams; may b.
either full or plain on the shoulders. and
have no darts, but are delicately pointed front
and back.
A decidedly chic fair weather topcoat Is
made of fine kersey in a light ecru shade,
with large white pearl mems overcoat but
tons, the sleeves and lapels heavily stitched.
The front is made double breasted and hangs
loosely The pockets have flaps. Cloak,
Suit and Ladies' Wear Review
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05

There seems TO be great rage for odd
shaped pircsshiors tast nov. The old
fashioned hear and dssmorS shapes have
siyea wsy 10 violin. bottle. shovel and fan
shapes. A pair Of velvet slippers With padded
vsaps are already nearly finished for grand
mas Christmas present. Dne OF these -
lined witn blue ADD the other rith ersmsas
saiin These sse fastened together side BY
~ide. A bow Of rieh blue satin ribbon a5Dfns
The heel Of the crimson lined slipper sbite a
crimson boz ornaments the biae lined ore.
Lxelpgs siii match the lining. In oDe srsai
ma can keep her specfacIss In the other her
thirlb!e and few rolls Of tape. while the
pasided rsmps siii snswer for pin cushion
II postage stamps are placed Oh a piece Of
parxsBesd paper {ths gansmsd side they will
not stick together however closely they are
folded
The Ladies' Home Journal tells hov to-
clean thu naiis. Soak the tip ends Of the
fingers a. far do~a az beneath ths nails ii
~arm water for few minutes Thea press
do~n and cut "a all the skin thar has grown
over the base Of the rails. After this, clean
all the dirt from. under them or at the sides I.
use small scissors for the rem rssi Of rag
nails, loose bits of skin and for the shaping
Of the fnger nails, which should be allowed
TO grow a trfe long, but cat fairly close At
the sides coming to a point In the eea,er.
This being completed, rse your file 70 re-
move ali ronghntss Thea dsmpen little
u the pink powder, and place a sInali guam
iity on the lower part OF each finger nail
alter which polish With fine chamois skin.
Some people the inside Of an old kid
glove, which will be found an admirable
substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05

Most persons are under the impression that
this familiar expression refers only to the
faint appearance of a face which the moon
presents when full But those better &C
quainted with folk lore are aware that the
object referred to under the name Of the Man
in the Moon is dusky resemblance to hui
man figure which appears on the western side
of the Iuminary when eight days old. The
figure is something like that of q man in the
act Of climbing. and carrying thorn bush
upon his back There Is a detached object
before him which looks something like dog.
Among various nations it is popular notion
that this figure is the man referred to in the
book Of Numbers XIV. ~ ct seqi as having
been detected by the children of Israel in the
wilderness in the act Of gathering sticks on
the Sabbath day, and whom the Lord directed
to be stoned to death without the camp
Lippincotts Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05
ABOUT FINGER MAILS.

white mark on the nail bespeaks mis-
fortune.
Pale or lead colore.i nails indicate melan-
choly people.
People with narrow nails are ambitious and
quarrelsome
Broad nails indicate a gentle. timid and
basiful nature
Lovers of knowledge and liberal sentiment
have round nails.
Small nails indicate littleness of mind bob
stinacy and conceit
Cholertc, martial men, delighting in war.
have red aud spotted nails.
Mails growing into the flesh at the points or
sides indicate luxurious tastes
People with very pale nails are subject to
much infrml;y of the flesh. and persecution
by ueighbors and friends. Medical Classics
The value OF the three crops of wheat,
corn and oats in the United States In 1851
was g., 5000 Jop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05
oXME10IN0 FOR TnE LITTLE
FOLKS.
THE BOYS FRIEND.


Tms Hisroay OF rng WanEa oe YorrH-
puL Fiorfos.
John r. Tro~ bridge sss born IN a log
cabin. raised on Nov York farm and com
posed his nrt verses behini the pillow Ills
mother was q cultivated New Englsod wo-
man, and the boy inherited her refined
taste. snd although not Interested 10 the
stu,lies his common school educ ition ofsre d
him. hunsered after languages Latin in
particular. When IL he wrote some
verses on the Tomb of Nppoleon.'
which were published in the Roche 'tsr
Republican, ard from that moment he deter
mined 10 become an author After his
fathers death he left the farm and attended
. classical school. where he studied Greek
and his GOV. toll Latin. His tssntieth birth
day found him IN New York battling almost
against starvation for place in the literary
arena, and 81 last Won tn desired vaHisg.
ground. aud has sustained II bo'h vita his
verse aud pr 81. Asa riter ni boys stories
he has scarcely rival in this country, 4
his poetry is admirably simple. d'gnihed
mu.cai. current LtferafHys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05

The roller 9Th pissh or velvet Of any de-
sired sdsd< On ore side put fancy hosks,
seSwws sxd knobs. saspsSi ~ chain Or
ribbon attached - the handIss- II put -
proper use yoa vii nas 70 OFTEN 'wonderr
shess ,eur bufsao-hook. lafch-ksy or hair
pins are.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05

Said New Haven business man last even
ing: "On my way to my office this morning
| felt miserable and when took my seat at
my desk | hadn't energy enough to hold Q
pen. ! had slept we'll and had not been out
Of health in any way and could not account
for the condition in which found myself.
After doing the little work that was impern-
lively necessary | started for . walk, hoping
that exercise would help me- dragged nv
self along until had walked three miles and
then again tried TO attend to business. but it
was no use. and at noon l went home doubt
ing whether | should be able to come down
town again. On the dinner table | found
the cup Of coffee | had forgotten in the
morning. Down it went the first thing, and
from then until nos have been feeling iks
a bird. New Haven Palladium
Plea for Boya
am sorry that boys are not generally I'm.
derstood Between q and "a Years of are
the masculine nature is mixture OF mis-
chief and sensitiveness and st,unk. and fun.
and trouble, and pugnac,ty, which the chem
istry OF the world fails to analyze A little
girl is definable She laughs when she is
pleased. cries when she feels tad, pouts
when she is cross and eats when she Is hun
CRY. Not 50 with boy. He would rather
60 nutting than to eat. forgefs at the fish
pond be has not had his dinner, often laughs
when he feels bad, and looks Submissive
to an imposition pracsicei upon till be gets
the perIetrator alone in the middle Of the
road and tunibies him into the dirt. till eyes
and mouth and nose are % full that the TEL
low imagiues that before his time be has ~
turned to dust
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05
Cured bv Cuticura

am cured OF y oathsouc disease, eczema, In Its
worst stage. | tried different doctors and hnd been
covered NV whole body from the top of my head to
the socs of my feet. Ny hair all came out, leaving
me complete raw sore. After trying everything
heard Of your trriCrRA REMEDIES, and after
using three bottles of CurIcuaA kssoLvESr, with
CuTicURA and CUlIcrKA soA', find my self cured
at the cost of about So would MT be without the
CuricugA REMEDIES in my house as find them
useful In many cases and think them the only skin
and blood mt defines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05

was sick in the fall of iSss with burning and
itching so bad that in three wee. | WAS covered
with n rash. and could not sleep nights work days
Some doctors tho ght I might be salt rheum
(eezema) and said they had any thing like
it before. received no help from any OF them. OF
from any medicines that could get heid OF until
tried your CuTCrRA RI NEEDLES. After three weeks
was able 10 work, and kept getting better, until
am now entirely cur d. I recommend them to al
suffering with skin diseases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05

This vssy prsssy article 10 made Of two
contrasting shades. for Instance crimson
rsash for the oasssds. and blue ~ bright
yellow satin iinsna. Between these pus one
thickness Of white waddssg. Flash the
edge With fataas Of narrow white satin
ribbon OF .msii white silk cord. Leays
the vsieiag = little spaes in the middle
where yes sish To fold is. INSIDE 81 rnis
place phosearAs n Of yoassslf and sead il
10 frsend fsr . Chri.lnss gift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05

Ii there is a baby in the house very use
full thing TO hsve handy is pad about half =
ard square. made of several layers of cotton
batting spread between two thcknesses of
cresm- colored cheese cloth. the edge fin
ished with fsrcy stitching of light blue
wors,ed. and the batting aud covering held
together by little knots of the worsted, At
every Ave OF SIX inches. Placed OH the lap
it serves 20 protect the dress when holding
the ha6y. aud costs but trie. One made
in the same way only yard square will be
found useful in 80 many ways that the
mother will wonder now she ever got along
without, it. For throwing over the baby
when taking = nap it is Just the thing, tucked
into the side Of the cradle it is shield from
drsughts, is handy in the baby carriage, and
in many wsy that will at once suggest
itself to the mother. is almost nCispenssble.
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"Hurrah mother | belong TO secret
society"
OTIS Adams came hopping into his
mothers room, first on one foot then on
the other, banging the door upselt'ng a
chair, and making ~ much noise as a aiue
year old boy.
Isn't 1t jolly. mother. a sure enough
secret society,"
DO all the members make as much
noise as this ONE asked his mother with
. pleasant smile; because it they do |
hope the meeting will be held ou' in the
Held but what is the secret. otsF"
80 no cried the boy, THAT would be
telling. and W are not to tell nyboiy."
81 don't think much Of secrets that are
not for mothers 10 know, said the lady.
Otis looked rather sober.
well. mother" he said. lat the nex,
meeting III move that all mothers he made
honorary members and be told the secrets.
But lin 10 be on duty to- night. and ! can't
tell you vhat en- going to do
His wscsher shook her head, and ohs be-
gan to be dreadfully afraid he would miss
the appointment.
-"Just try me this time. mother" he said
earnestly. 1T is something | know you
would like re to do, and Mr. Ross knows
about it-indeed. he save Us our society
name and motto.
IL think csula trust my boy" she said
foadiy looking into his clear, truthful eyes,
even Il Mr.. Rose did not know ahou, it;
but. - niuc-year-old judgments are not sp,
to be ripe. am better satisfied that your
teacher will be in the secret VIVA, is the
name Of your scciety7
1.-THE Left Hands," he replied prou lily
"but don't ask our motto. for tina, would tell
too much"
The next morning before school time oti.
vas seen flying wildly over the house, huat-
ing In vain for his .atcnel Of books.
During the morning Mrs. Adams put on
her bonnet and coat and went to see a sick
neighbor, a poor widow. whose sickness
would have been starvation to her family ex-
cept for the kind charity Of those around her
"Ah. Mrs. Poole" she said. entering the
sick vomsu's room II sec YOU have = nice
,scve.. - =
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cuticura ResoIvert

The new Blood Purifier and unrest and best OF
Humor Cures. internally. and CrfIrURA, the great
Skin Cure, and CUricuRA soar an exquisite skin
B-auiifer. externally, Instantly relieve and speed
y and permanently the most agonizing. itching
burning, e.diog scaly. erusted and pimply dis
eases aud humors of the skin, soap and blood, with
loss of hair. from piInpes 10 scrofala.
Sold everywhere. Price. CrTICrRA, Soc; SOAP.
aoc.; REsoLvFNr 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston.
26-Seud for Glow to Cure Skin Diseases" "a
pages, 50 Illustrations and 100 testimonials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05
Skins on Fire.

AgOnixing. itching. burning. and bleed.
ing Eczema In its worst -taxes. raw
sore from head to feet. Hair gone.
Doctor. and hospitals fail. fried ev.
erythiOg. Cured by the Cuticura REM
edlies for SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05
Rallroaos d STEAMBOATS,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Arrangement OF Trains in Effect Get.
9TH, 1889.

Unit, further notice trains leave Augusta As fol
lows,
GOING WESr-630 A. NJ. for Lewiston. Rock
land. Portland. Boston and Montreal; = 10 A. NJ Tor
Hallowell and Gardiner, 10 10 A. VI. for Lewiston
Pennington. kocknnd. fortla.d and Boston .
200 I. NJ. for Halloweii and Gardiner; so5 r. Nj
for Brunswick, Bath. Portland ard Rosion: ~ 4,
Flying Yankee for Portland, Boston and Nor.
trea, $50 +. NJ. for ia,lowell and Gardner II 90
=. NJ might Pullman for Lewiston, Bath, Portland
and Boston.
GOING EAST ala A. NJ. inght ,xprcss) for
Skowhegan, fnngor Bar llarhor, 1T. stephen, ST.
John and Aroostook County; Q.i A. NJ. for Water
vile, skowhegan. Bangor. II. &P R.R., tiuulion
ST. stephen and 1T. John 1897 for WuiopiIle /.
afs 7. NJ. for watrnille, Skowhegap, Belfast D.x
ter Bangor, ST. stephen, st. John and Aroos
took County, and on saturday. ouly at 7.eo T. NJ
for Waterville; SUNDAY paper train for wai.rvilIe
and Bangor at o Il A. NJ.
night, Sundays Included, but not to -kowhaQan ON
Monday mornings. or to Belfast and he xter. ur b.
You'd Bangor, on SUNDAY mornings.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN leaves Gardiner for
Augusta at 10 A. NJ, 10 aud +5f. NJ Halloween
At 129 A. NJ, l.20 and Sne T.. NJ
Through tickets to Californi, and all points south
and West may be had Of h. H. Walker tickc, agon,
Augusta. the only Office selling via ali routes and
checking all baggage free OF expense
stops only Mt Hnoweu, Gardiner Krunsvick
and Wcstbrook junction
PAYs0N TUCKER, CenH Manager.
y, f. BooIHBf Gen'l Pass. aud iicktt kg't.
Portland. Oct. 4, 1859.
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R6hmN UtOI Location in the South.
sVsssO J. +. MANCHA. Ciaremont, Va
septl4deod&w4W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-05

Dear Cousin Bess.--A friend placed in
my hsni a copy " The Word and the
Work" and thipking this lit,ic story might
plesse and interest some of the young folks
take the liberty to send IL to you
Yours truly NJ H. X
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~ = I've csns counter toy rolling
- Gid OF paint ~ han9lles and cover