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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-08-24
REAL FRENCH FLATS.


Ghsy Are An PaPlor and Not Very Cen.
Portable at shat.
"In looking over French flats or
apartments here on their native
heath." writes lady from Paris. ''one
sees why they had to be modified to
suit American housekeeping and Celtic
service. A New York friend who
went with me on my round tho
other day was much amused Mt the
pretense of their parlor side against
the Inconvenience and stufliness Of the
kitchens. It is a very inferior apart
ment that has less than two salons be-
sides the ante-roOm. which is in no
sense . hall except for being the place
to deposit hat and cane. and which
could easily form q third in the suite
of reception rooms The kitchens arc
little better than closets. however.
Fancy said my friend. my big Irish
Mary pounding around in this
little corner! And what would she
say il l asked her to accom-
plish the weeks washing without set
washtubs?' The kitchen in most New
York fats is as well il not better
lighted than any room in the suite;
here n tiny window suffices, and in
lieu of the convenient dumb waiter. u
dark. narrow staircase is used by serv-
ants and shop people. The bathroom
is another convenient Inconvenience
here. The tub occupies most Of the
space. it is SO large. but there is only
cold water to be drawn into il. IfyOu
wish to temper the bath. hot water has
to be made in little oil or gas-boiler
which usually stands in the bathroom.
"Ncw Workers make the elevators
and the generous steam-heating ar
rangements Of many Of their home
fats. Any heating arrangements. in
deed. on the part of French landlords
are after a very niggardly fashion.
Possibly this is because coal is from
ten to twelve dollars a ton. In some
Of the recently built fats. where an
especial effort is made to do things in
the American way. tho halls are
heated from a furnace in the cellar.
but as rule there is no heat supplied
to tenants.
"Most French fats are rented fur
nished. as they are usually occupied
by persons remaining only transiently
in the city. The concierge. who is said
to rule Paris, is not 50 disagreeable a
his prototype. the New York janitor.
For one thing. he is more uniform. the
species being very similar; whereas
my experience at home has been that
each separate janitor possesses his own
distinct and peculiar aggravatiOnS
One thingI sm sure. though. will an.
ncy me when take possession Of my
new apartment. and that is TO be let
out every time as we'll as let in. II
will be . great nuisance to stop and
ring q bell when am en- route for the
street. and wait until the door is
opened for me. Still, Of course, that
gives one greater sense OF security
when within. That feeling of safety.
by the way. Is another feature Of tho
French fats. The floors are usually
Of stone. always in the upper floors.
and the house seems well built and
very stable. and not being SO fright
fully tall as some Of our New York
fats. one really can 60 to sleep here in
French apartment without dreading
any tragic happening before the morn
ing. Y. Sun.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-08-24
increased Wear on His Conscience.

.Mx HOBBS" said the detected
looking man who had charge Of the
..pure California fruit cider" depart
ment Of the big grocery store. I'm
afraid you'll hate to get somebody e
hke my place" si q
whats wrong, Eilkins?' inquired
HIS employer. Il y.
1--WE Joined the church. replied the
gloomy young man, land ] can't con.
scientious,y sell that stuff for cider any
bnger. Mr.. Hobbs-not for any fosty
dollars q month. any how."-Chicago
tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-08-24

IA magnificent specimen OF the
white swan. shot not long since in
Alaska, had wings nine feet eight
inches long when extended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16
1t strikes one curiously when he Ands, &C.

1t strikes one curiously when he 6nds, &C.
cordng to the official census, that the largest
two cities in the State Of Massachusetts, sur
pass all ether places in the value Of their
agricultural product. Worcester. which 10
second As regards population, stands nrst in
the value of its agricultural product, which
is placed at es20.756. while Boston, the
largest city in the State, comes next, asricul
turally. with q product valued at o45O. S4l.
The solution Of the matter, however. 10 not
far to seek. 1t lies in the value Of the dairy
products, in the market garden and the
greenhouse, in each Of these three depart
ments the production being far above the
average in excellence, and it therefore COM
mands . good price. The greenhouse pro-
ducts of the city in 1885 amounted in value to
sl5s, 1857, and the products Of the dairy to
el36,s43. The value Of the vegetables
raised vas e72.i92. and Of the hay, straw
and fodder "a ,s57.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

Mr.. +. W. Wicks, Secretury Of the Amer
lean Jersey Cattle Club, New York, iavors
US with a copy of the vote Of that Association
respecting the one thousand dollars which il
appropriated to the several states for jersey
premiums. The same is ~ follows: RE
solved, That for the year 1880 this club
give to the five State Fair Associations whose
official catalogues this year show the largest
number of entries Of jersey Cattle-two Of
said Associations to be east Of the Alleghanies
and three west Of the Alleghanies, and one
prize only to 90 to one State-el50 for the
bull three years old and over that 10 show n
with four Of his progeny (two Of those
progeny to be in milk and the other two over
six months ODD which progeny need not
be owned BY the exhibitor; and $50 for the
best Jersey COW three years old and over"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

The annual report of the Secretary Of the
Maine board Of Agriculture, Hon. z. A. Gil.
bert, for the year 1889, is in the hands Of
the binder. and will be ready for distribution
in few days. 1t Is . volume Of unusual in.
terest, possessing many valuable papers,
among the authors Of which the most prom
inent are Hon. r. ID. Douglass, President Of
the Vermont Dairy mems Association; Prof.
s. T. Maynard, Of the Cornell University
Experiment Station; Prof. Geo. H. Which.
er, Of the New Hampshire Agricultural Col
lese; Prof. James Cheesman. President Of
the New Esslasd Creameries Association !:
DR.. Geo. Austin Bowen, member Of the Con
nscticut Board Of Agriculture, and Hon. J.
H. Hale, Master Of the Connecticut State
Grange; Hon. p. ". Hsrwood, Barre, Mass. ,
and Hon. E. +. Bovdisch, Secretary Of the
Society for Promosins AgYi-
culture. The velu1e will be distribused in
season to be given out to farmers 90 occa-
sion Of the fall fairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

During the next six weeks the county
agricultural societies and local fair 1850
cations in the State will hold their annual
exhibitions. These displays Of farm and
dairy products, of blooded stock and i'm
proved farm machinery. are of incalculable
benefit to the intelligent agriculturalist who
farms for profit. The contact Of men
whose interests and aims are identical
tends to the dissemination Of new ideas and
the discussion Of more systematic methods
in agricultural pursuits. Country and local
fairs should occupy conspicuous place in
every progressive rural community. for to
their wholesome and stimulating influence
much of the improvement in stock breeding
in this State is due.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16
a QUESTION.

II Ia safe 10 say that about this time no
man know eth what day may bring forth
In the matter of lowering the time Of
cro.sirg the Atlantic. The Teutonic and
the City Of New York, which started from
Liverpool a week ago at about the same
hour, were expected To arrive In New
York, Wednesday, though official denials
that there Ia a race in progress are made
with greater or less emphasis. The CITY
Of Paris br0k. the record on her eastward
voyage, accomplishing 1t In days rs
hours and ~ miuutes-J minutes longer
than her unrivalicd westward passage a
few weeks ago. She il now the all-round
champion 81 the seas, but the Teutonic's
arrival may wrest the honors from her.
But IA not this ocean racing liable to re
suit, no one knows when, in some terrific
accident and terrible loss Of life? Better
y little i~ss speed, few hours longer In
reaching home, and 20 safe and sure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16


= We observe that the impression Of our
own Washington correspondent, that Sr
Reed stands the hest chance, Mt the pres
ent date, Of securing the Speakership, is
confirmed by the view Of other cores
pon,lents, even OF Democratic papers. IL
gives Mr.. Reed u commanding advantage.
10 bcgin with, that he has the cordial sup
port Of New England Republicans. He
will thus go into the caucus with the
representatives from his section behind
him. His chances of carrying the ma
iority, II not ihc whole. OF the New York
delrgstiuf arr tx'ellent- should that
dehg1tion adopt the plan OF voting M a
unit w the caucus for whatever candidate
commands the Support Of two-thirds OF
lis members, Mr. Reed will probably have
the solid vote Of that State. lie Is strong
also IN I'ean-y lvauia and New Jersey, and
Il likely TO pick mp number OF votes here
anl there in Other States.
Msjor Mckinley, Mr. Reeds most
formidable rival. rests under this tlissd-
vantage, 1t there are ut least three other
Western men, Henderson u Iowa, Bur
rows Of Michigan, aud Cannon OF Illinois,
each u whom has his eye upon the Speak
ership, and is more or less confident of
being able to obtain II Personal consid-
erations and State pride will give each OF
these contestant. the votes Of his State del
cgatlon, and will split up the delegations
from other States. Mr. Reed ia not only the
New England candidate, but the only
Eastern candidate, II consideration which
will count to his advantage. The contest
l. An entirely fri' ndly one. conducted with
complete good feeling. Any one Of the
candidates who art In the field would
make an excellent Speaker, so that the
House ia reasonably sure of being we'll
served by whomevcr occupies that office.
The cheering prospect OF Mr.. Reeds can
vass, however, will be an occasion OF
general satisfaction in New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

II II nn.ierstood that the Navy Depart
ment has ordered that ths work Of getting
the slooI,-of-war GaIens ready for service
IL Haitian waters BE- pushed forward A.
rapidly ~ possible. IL ia .aid that Rear
Admiral GherArdi, who Ia now at Port-au-
Prince with III. veteran kear'arg", In
anticipation u General Hyppoliie's over
throw Of President f~gi'ime, spprebends
that Por,-a,-i'r.i,ee viii become scene
Of terrible slaughter and riot, and that In
order % protect the lives and property Of
Americans there a larger force than he
has available on the ksarsargs will need
to h. landed. 10 view of this the New
York Tribune remarks ''that international
law would only sanction the landing Of
men 10 protect the United states Iega
ton and Consulate, but graver exigencie'
may shse. and il IA de sirsble TO be ready
70 meet them -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

Between rural occupasions and the hiehes
refinement there 10 no incompstibiIiey,
Burns followed his plough "in glory and joy
upon the mountain side, --alas for he day
be forsook it. The lark tkas scared sbove
him; the field mouse, whose nest he sscypeI
coulter destroyed; the voanded hare limp
ing by to die in the "shelsefing rushes'-; IN
natural objecss BY which be vas surfo1sded
we're 70 him sources Of inspiatioa- TIE
daises that spaneled the turf asd we're buried
BY his plow, bseoDed again in vesse which
the centuries cannot fade.
The close relation between The poesical and
the practical 10 somethiDg scarcely aseeg-
nized BY hose WHOSE psivilese is 10 70 live
in the presence Of objects and infuenees
capable Of elesasing snd inspiriag . respos-
sive nature. Perhaps few nea are more 70
be pitied than those whose thoughts sink q
he level Of material things. insensibae %
heir hidden m<sninC- These. de poss in
Ierpes. Poetry j shs1sht esoshsd IN besssi-
esl forms Of expeessisn. fhs saas aoaahs
may gladden. the farmer q his ssssyday ve0k.
llthsssh newer exPsessed By hin = voeas.-
nses-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

Some Of the papers have recently b,psed
at the pc ssible dissolution Of the Lesuston
base ball team from lack of financial hack
ing. The citizens Of this city are earnestly
hoping to the contrary as they believe the
club 70 be too good one 10 die thus early
In the season. Augusta has 3 team now
which can beat Lewiston fairly and squaSely
and 1t eagerly, yea anxiously awaits the op-
poFtunity Of proving ito supremacy. The
four successive victories over which Lewis.
ton crows 80 Justify were won when the home
team were strangers TO each other, while the
spindle city chaps were already veterans. 1t
10 different nov - both have claim to the
latter title. Hang together until We can
play out . series Of games and settle the
question Of supremacy sit should be settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

This remedy is becoming so well known
and 70 popular - to need no special men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song Of praise.--t purer med
icine does not exist and it is guaranteed to
do all that il claimed. Electric Bitters will
cure al diseases Of the Liver and Kidneys,
will remove Pmples, Boils, Salt Rheum and
other affections caused by impure blood
Will drive Malaria from the system and pre-
vent - we'll ~ cure all Malarial fevers.-
For the cure of Headache, Constipation and
Indigestion try Electric Bitters-Entire sat
isfaction guaranteed, or money refunded
Price 30 cts. and 81 90 per bottle at J. NJ.
Mixers drug store. janl4d&wchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

LOBSTER CROQUETTs.-T0 . can OF pre-
served lobster, chopped 6ne, add pepper, salt
ard powered mace. Mix With these one. fourth
as much Tread crumbs ~ you have meat
work in two taolespoonfuls Of melted butter,
and make into egg-shaped rolls. Roll these
in raw egg, then in cracker dust and fry in
butter or very sweet lard. Serve dry and
no, with crosses or parsley laid around them
u after eating the above you happen to be
troubled with indigestion take . dose Of
Steeie's Litrle Bile Pills. which yon can buy
Of J. VI ais and G. Murphy & Co. foi
% cents per b9ttle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

The demand for paris green this summer
has set all the trade wondering All round.
it 10 at least five times larger than usual,
and some country druggists must have sold
fifty times more than they ever did before.
The only explanation Of this is tn, general
agreement among farmers and nurserymen
that solution Of paris green sprinkled over
potato plants 10 absolute death to potato
bugs. The remedy is having q universal
trial this year and il it proves as successful
- smaller experiments would seem to indi-
cate the potato bug 10 likely to be finally
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

That disteunon of the stomach which many
people feel after eating, may be due 70 i'm
proper mastication Of the food; but, in most
cases, it Indicates weakness Of the digestive
organs. the best remedy for which 10 one of
Ayers Pills to be taken after dinner.
july30d&vlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

Having cur own steam lines to south
Ameries {. the only way We can rapidly
Increase oar exports with that section Of
tn world. With regular and rapid weekly
mail service with south American ports,
we can change the current Of trade with
the sostb american ports, that no~ very
largely gees to Europe. without direct
regular mail service, We must 20 on ~ W.
are nov doing. i. e., taking s'the leavings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

Hon. Parker P. Burleigh of Houlton
writes US that the Rigby Improved Potato
lis all ready to be put on the market for
the fall trade. Already one order has been
received from California, and one from CAL
gary on the Canadian Pacific Railroad in the
western part of Canada near the Rocky
Mountains. Great are Aroostook's potatoes,
and equally so her potato digger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16
How the state 10 Advertised.

We have an idea that the business of
railroads, especially the passenger traffic.
IL largely built up and extended through
the same agencies that are employed for
Increasing any other business. With
freight II may he different; goods are sent
because they have to go-meu and women
are creatures Of taste, and travel or pur-
chase this or that article because they
HAYES fancy to do so. They buy fine
goods that are advertised; or In other
words they are attracted by the advertise
ments to examine fine goods, which gem
orally results Ia purchasing. During the
long summer months thousands upon
Thousands Of our people travel fer pleasure
and enjoyment. They study the guide
books and railroad maps, read up the at
fractions OF certain routes, enjoy the beau
tiful pictures OF fine scenery--and as
result travel, get their friends to 20 with
them. make up congenisl parties and spend
weeks or months amid delightful scenery
or In charming retreats Of nature. Their
attention Ia frat called to the
beauties Of certain places through adver-
tiseu,ents. OF from some friend who hss
been there who was himself first called
thitker through the advertisements.
The business Of the Maine Central Rail
road has been brought to its very great
and constantly increasing annual volume
largely through liberal, artistic and liter
Ary advertising We have been impressed
with this fact more positively OF late. from
. careful examination OF little parcel Of
railroad bulletins, maps. guidebords
and circulars, kindly sent US by Mr.. Fred
=. Boothby the efficient and wide
awake General Passenger Agent Of
the Maine Central. The lot comprises
some two dozen pamphlets, folders aud
pocket guides Of greater Or less impor-
tancc. but all exccsiinsly interesting to
ths summer tourist md vacation pleasure
seeker. Many Of these are quite elaborate
with historical data and facts Of general |
interest; some are really artistic both
outside and In, abundant Of pictorial en- |
bellishment and worthy Of preservation |
- souvenirs Of senmef trips; while all |
are we'll printed. geographically accurate
and Of service to ~ traveller Among
he more noteworthy Of these are five
pamphlets By 0ess n. Hsyues Of Camden.
describing the Rasssley L>tes, Moose
hsad Lake and Katahdin, Boothbay and
~ ialands, ~ Syinar3and AZ N.ipa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

Ayers Hair vigos restores color and vital.
ity 70 weak aad cray hair. Through its heal.
ing and cleansing qualities, il prevents the
aecuDslation Of dsndruf and cures all scalp
diseases The best hair-dressing ever made
and By far the most economical.
augl3d&vIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

Portland Press. |

The Presidents visit to Bath yesterday
was made under rather unfavorable auspices
as far a. weather is concerned. Yet he had
an opportunity for observing Baths great
facilities for shipbuilding and the advantages
of her situation for naval station. The
Bath people hope that the Presidents visit
may rebound to the material advancement of
their city. We sincerely hope they will not
be disappointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

The next meeting of the Waldo County Po-
mona Grange will be held with Richie Grange
Waldo, on Tue sday, Sept. 81. on which &C.
casion the programme will be as follows: LIST,
opening exercises; I'd, reports; 81, music
4th, 9Th degree; 9TH, election of officers
9Th, recess; 9TH, music; Sth, installation
9th, speeches from officers elected; 10th
song BY sister Mrs. James Nickerson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

A very old pear tree is now standing on the
grounds of Mr.. W. II. Smith in Richmond
Its exact age is not known but its identity can
be traced back for $50 years. The quality
of the fruit 10 good. but its name is not known
q, it is quite unlike any other pear. Some
years ago it bore a, many as fifteen bushels
in single year, and last year bore three
bushels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

The killing Of sheep and lambs for the
Boston market has just been commenced 1t
the Eastern Fresh Meat Cos houses in
Houlton. Something better than three hun
dred we're slaughtered the nrs. day, and the
number will be largely increased ~ the
season advances. Few farmers in the State,
outside Of Aroostook county. understand the
importance of this trade to the value Of
Aroostook's agriculture. or the general
agricultural prosperity Of the State. That
over three hundred sheep and lambs can be
slaughtered there daily from now till abou,
Christmas time, shows the immense re-
sources in this direction of that grand farm
in 9 and stock growing section of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

The officers of the Kennebec Agricultural
Society have issued the premium list for
their annual exhibition which occurs at
Realized, Sept. "a 20, next. In addition
to the regular premiums which are quite
liberal, twenty-six special premiums are also
offered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

d L. Baxter. = well-known newspaper cor
=, sp0ndent, was found to contain An internal
machine, with dynamite enough to blow up
the whole building.
Dan Sully's new play, 'Con Conroy's
Ward" was given at Sprinz field, Ohio, fo-
the first time on any stage Tuesday night 1t
vas succt 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

You have heard your friends and neighbour
talking about it You may yourself be one
of the many who know from personal expert.
ence just how good . thing it 10. II you
have ever tried ii you are one Of its staunch
friends, because the wonderful thing about
il ia, that when once given . trial, Dr. King's
Se~ Dis-overy ever after holds place In
the house. If you have never used il and
should be afflicted with cough, cold or any
throat, lung or chest trouble, secure q bottle
at once and give il fair trial II is guar
anteed every time, or money refunded.
Trial bottles free at J. n. Mixers drugstore,
jan2ld&w1vchvky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

The Bangor Creamery 10 now turning out
four hundred to five hundred pounds Of but
ter per day and is doing rushing business.
The orders can not be filed ss fast as they
come in and they are behind hand in their
orders. The creamery supplies Bar Harbor
South West Harbor, Sorrento and several
other summer resorts with nearly all Of their
butter. Quite q number Of concerns have =
case or two every day. These came houses
have been using other butter, but after .
trial of the Bangor Creamery have liked il
90 well that they are nov buying il ex-
clusively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-16

The Legislature Of Minnesota has pass
ed an act fixing the name Of Elk Lake
situated In Beltrami County, and warning
all publishers that mo edition Of any
school geography, published subsequent
ly to Jan'y /, 1890" which gives Glaciers
name to that lake. or any name but
Elk. "shall be uscd in the schools Of this
State"