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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20
FASHIONS FOR MEN.

Mems gloves are Of black and brown kis
end are trimmed either with beaver or otter
Suspen'!ers come hand painted or smbroid
cred and one in a boz, like the traditiona
4 ood cigar
So far as suitipgs are concerned there
seeins TO he a positive solid color fever raging
just at present.
Green in the invisible dark shade will be q
color permanently seen in mixed suitings
and spring overcoatings,
In diagonals and in wide vale goods for
'pring topcoats the dark green shadings are
quietly effective to a quite irresistible degree.
The double breasted long sack reefing
jacket made to fit loosely, is the bright par.
ticuar hit of this season in the clothing bust
ness.
The overwhelmingly bowling latest wrinkle
in shirt studs is to have the old style shirt
buttons sewed on in the good old way and
button through the upper flap Of the bosom
The styles in mems straw hats for the COM
ing season will tend more to the fanciful than
last season. The silk hat bands will be in a
variety Of well chosen solid colors and comb.
nation
some OF the ultra sweiis Will wear white
waistcoats when the thermometer is down
near freezing point. The material is washa-
bic, but infinitely warmer than the summer
textures.
The velvet collars ON the finer sInoothfaced
styles OF mems topcoats are being made more
liberal than heretofore. With the cloth
edges they now measure fully two and one
half inches Of turnover
The plain wide hosomed dress shirt con-
tinues to be more prevalent among the swells,
although the efforts TO bring more promi-
nently forward tine embroidered shirt front
does not abate in the least
The neglige shirtings will be offered in silks,
silk wefts, plain and fancy fannels, madras,
cheviots, mervellieux and other special fab
RIGS in variety fivefold greater than last sea-
son.-Clothier and Furnisher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20
WoMAN's WEAR.

Plain, straight skirts srs losing ground
The most fashionable NUTS are very large
and composed Of wolf skin.
Round trains, starting from the coFsAge,
adorn Handsome ball dresser
Both wraps and costumes are Avishly
trimmed with fur and fsAtherA
Cloth redingotes are trimmed with paase-
menterie and diagoually fastened
Beaded, braided and embroidered corslets
are very handsome and in great favor.
Velvet and velvetsen in checkered pattern.
are both employed for trimming purposes.
All out door garments have short shout
ders; tight fitting coats have long hanging
sleeves
Long scarfs, convenient for covering the
head and throat in bitter weather, are OF fine
white cashmere wool.
Slate blue diagonal, the center alternating
in bands Of black velvet and silk plaid, Is .
very attractive material
Modish women incline to ali black toilets
In addition to the hat, wrap and dress, every
detail should he of ebon hue.
Ostrich plumes wave As they never waved
before, and right effective they are, too, when
gracefully arranged on q becoming hat.
Bridesmaids dresses are OF satin brocade or
China Grape either pink, white or yellow,
with full skirt, tapped bodice and full sleeves.
Small wraps Of elaborate make and ma
terial are invariably composed Of figured
stuff unless it be Of velvet, with trimmings
Of lace.
Spanish features Of dress are ubiquitous;
Figaro and toreador Jackets and various de-
vices for displaying the colors of Spain-vivid
ed, yellow and black
Silk and satin brocatelles, with relief pat
erns raised by means OF wadding laid be-
ween the upper and under surfaces Of the
material, are new and elegant.
Wearers Of wide brinmed hats drape long
carts Of black lace around the crown toward
he front after crossing on the hair and tie
hem in a huge bow under the chin
'loak Suit and Ladies' Wear Review.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

Gpseially hew - Sa1Gaaa Wsah -
which b. % ioaesd % aak Wen. - vutns
ssruck hw = svkvard. eoa1raiDsd. ~
quite uu,ixs The ehsssfsl soa0 70 vhicA ~
bod bsrou,s scrszsnmsd: bat de vordb-
Al that uomans - heard hr couaas
voics Il Tie oth1 - a he eardan h -
returned home mGzpsessdly. md vas
ting With tie gardsn~. H voah b hGs
pressnfly. no doubt
In rnment she had oocs mare ~ n ~
ton the cyiindsr of ~ psonngrspa, and
bending over IL spoks . few vordls in iow.
ciear voice Then shs hftsd the eyiiDdar haek
into il original position, and stepped quietly
into the next room-ths laboratory.
In Q few minutes she heard the co0vW0r
tioo between Tom and the gardener csasA
The young man came quickly down ths gar
den and entered his sAnctun- He dung biz
hat and walking stick upon . chair. and
then tee photograph struck his sttention- H
moved toward it, and stood looking down On
it, with his back toward the door Of the room
snence Dora vas eagerly watching him
Then he began abseus mindsdly to put ths
treadle in motion Once more the phon0-
graph spoke, and as be did % Dora moved =
lently forward and stood in the opsn door oe
the laboratory Dora, darling, have
loved you ever since the day when first ~
you have ionged TO tell you every day
since then, but have always been afraid
VIII you try To love me just little.
Tom heard these words, aud then, before
be had moved his foot from the treadls, ths
photograph spoke in another voice: Why
should you be afraid TO CONS and ok Nc
when you knoyr
1t was Doras voice, and even While 10
wondered At this marvel be heard The same
voice Speaking again Toni" aid the voics.
and turning be saw his cousin standing with
half parted lips and laughing rosy face only
. yard or two away from him.
Dora" he crisd, you have learned my -
cret,"
Dora moved toward him and hid her faes
in his shoulder. Then, - be raised and
kissed it, she whispered. "Ys, Tom, .onS
ago. Boston True Flag
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

vss found isss Thufsdsy nighs nsa.ly
frozen to death 90 the line Of The Keunsbee
Csntzai railroad. bis pififnl cries sttractina
the ssfention Of people living nesf BY.
omcers took him 70 the police station and
thawed bin CUT John Morris. John Don
shae and Daniel Donovan. ia for drunken
nsss, we're fned and paid. and John WEIGH
10 for the came offence, vas siyea fifteen
days In the Gardiner police court I've
we're up before lodge Larrabee. Frank
Reed. Richard McClusky and Thomas
Marphy paid and John WEIGH sad James
Smith we're each given Is dAts in tie
co1rfY iail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20
METHODS OF EXECUTION.

Italy, capital punishment abolished.
Russia, musket. gallows or sword, public
Portugal, gallows, public, Prussia, sword,
private.
Belgium, guillotine, public Brunswick,
axe, private
Austria, gallows, public Bavaria, Kuillo-
tine, private
Ecuador, muskes, public France, guiIlo-
tine, public.
Sazony. guillosine. private Spain, esr.
rote. public.
Netherlands, gallow.. public. O!denburr
musket, public.
United States. other than New York.
gailo~s, private
China, svrd or cord, public Denmark.
guillotine, public.
Great Britain. gallow,, private Hanover,
guillotine, private.
Switzerland: Fifteen eantons, sword, pub
Nc Two cantons, guillottns, pohlic. Two
Guiiioeine, privAtA Nosu 40
Qu9isA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20
A Slight Misunderstanding.

Slight Misunderstanding.
Guest-Waiter. this fish is stale.
Waiter-Yes. sab.
Guest (as waiter docs not remove itE
| said this fish is stale!
Waiter-Well, sab: what about 1t
sab?
Guest growing redl--It's stale!
Waiter examining it)-Of course, sab
Cut off. sab.
Guest (frenzied) Why, you impuden,
scoundrcl. didn't you hear me say. two
or three times. that this fish is stale?
Waiter tperplcxed)-Yes. sab; go on
sail. What else. sab.
Guest tscizinG a platel-Look here
you, Remove that fish
Waiter equally nadl-Yes. sab. But
amt it all right. sab: What about it,
tail.
Guest suddenly catching on)-O-o-oh
Lawrence American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

Women have queer ideas Of economy
few DAYS before Christmas a lady
went to State street drug store with q
parcel. tor which she desired some pest.
age stamps, The postage was Sc zen
cents and The proprietor Ind moth ing
but tNo-cert stamps in his shop The
lady refused to donate the extra cent to
Uncle sam. but boarded a street car,
rode down town. paid seven cents for
seven ou,-eent stamps. returned to the
car and wen, h, ale. having expended
ten cents in cold cash aud having lost a
half hours time to avoid paying more
than the rxact postage rate.-New
Haven Pail .dium
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20
rna CAMEL selu

1fRkhzg. tsnkhag owl ths 0nAB
OF tbs des9s e night. says - tgnd -
CA1s the Hns8 On ths eAmaA With heI1D q ~
From The tusks aad sptees Of odorous hn1D-
The eveisd king from the Persian 80,
Tie puisxaat monarch at ArAby,
And rxrzhah ps1nea. Gfu youag snd fatB-
And tho Golden Star. in The god 6Hs ais.
Strung ~ ceasef acruB ths mysEie anndA
So frxt tAs bells 4 Epiphany
We're runs N ths night By ths eamah tArsA
Taking. tinkitnS over IL aAnda
Ihope &c be true. but is masxAB -:
The world rings sseet Ike ths camel haib
That fancy hears BY the palm cooled grue
ours4de the inn By tho cattle veEi<
They we're worzhfpfnl hearts ssd generoQs hAnAa
Whoever the xagi may b. know,
And happy the fees tina: after them 70
In search u the truth from Afaby,
FROM the air hung dome or the humhiesx sps6
Ani follow the path Of he carn-is three,
OF the stissiosy kings and the desert 50,
AID the Eight bells tinkiinS over the sands
H Burtsvorth 10 Harper's Weekly.
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Absolutely the Best.
A Eetier Pull.

A E~tter Pull.
DO you expect a raise Of salary a
the lst?" he asked as they came down
town together.
Il do" was the confident reply.
so you did last year at this time, but
didn't get it,
Il know it; but circumstances are diff
ferent now
Going to marry the old mans only
daughter
Better than that"
"Whew. You must have got an inside
track.
so have"
What is il?''
last year he had three men Of US
who knew how to mix beans. chicory
and coffee together to make o. G. Java.
The other two are dead"
And you:'
"A rival concern has offered me an
advance of IS per week. He must come
up TO it or | go. His only daughter! She
isn't shucks compared to So per cent
adulteration. Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

Dobson-These telegraph companies
are rank monopolies. Only the other
day friend of mine paid $40 for ten
words.
Swan-Thats nothing; it cost me 800
for single word one day last week
Dobson-For heavens sake, man, YOU
don't say so.
Swan-Fact: my wife asked for seal
skin, and l said Eyes. "-kearney Enter
prise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20
PROVERBS OF THE SCOTCH.

A hunger and q burst
A glen piece is soon eaten
A begun turn is half ended.
After q storm comes calm.
A friends dinner soon dished.
A black hen lays a white egg.
Ane ne'er tines by doing guide
A hasty man never wanted wac.
A guide cause makes strong arm.
green Tule makes fat kirk-yard.
An Ill shearer never got a guide beuk
bit is often better gi'en than eaten.
fidging mare should be well girded.
A greedy e'e ne'er gat guide pennyworth
mans weel or wac as be thinks himself
sac.
An ilka day Draw makes Sabbath dav
daw.
Ane cannot wive and thrive bath in ne
year
A handful o trade is worth . gowpen O
Eowd
A glen horse shouldna be looked + III.
mouth.
Anront your friend in daffln' and tine him
ID earnest.
An inch o guide fortune is worth fa,hom
j forecast
A kiss and q drink Of water max I'm, n
,oor breakfast
Ane may To- e haggis, that wadna hae the
'ag thrown in his teeth.
An i'll wife and a new kindIed candle
mould hae their heads madden dowu.-Yeno-
vines News
Rapid Transit to Natrruony.
T. }. Nunson. living a few miles from
'ere IN La crosse county, should be cred
ted with one Of the shortest courtships
10 record Last week he went to see
be sights, and while eating dinner at
ne OF the restaurants was smitten with
ne waiter giri. whom he engaged in con-
ersation. In few minutes they were
riends. in an hour lovers. and before
undo~n were man and wife. he return
nc Saturday night with his bride, hav-
aG been gone from home but three dawn
BLACK River (WiA.) Dispateh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20
Shaker
Extract of
Roots,
(SeigeI's Syrup
G U r ES
Dyspepsia,

Mr.. W II Hall. Foreman of the Delivery De
psrtn' nj % the above Company. says shake,
Extract Of Roots iSeixel's syrup, is the e-ntlest
pi-Asante-i, safest and surest remedy in THU
world for constipation. indigestion and dyspepsia
The most delicate women and children NAV take
ii, whom anv other medicine would hat kill II
cured me OF dyspeps = and its resulting complicA
lions sfier the disease had been growing upon
me for wears and obtained firm a hold that the
best Physicians Of Jersey City ~ J J where
live. were Al the end OF tn. ir resources per.
sonaitt s7aor that Shaker Extract Of Roots (sei-
gels syrup is prepared by the shakers as I have
visited their Community .. NJ. Lebanon NY
wher, the good work is done II any one Of the
countless thousands Who suffer from dyspepsia ~
did, will use this preparation wisely and as d.
ree;ed. will pledge my reputation for his cure
Sold by ali druggists.
send Tor our illustrated pamphlet. How We
shall Look When We Grow Old" New and
Startling. Matted free. Address
"A. J. WH1rS. iA Duane st., Ysw Yeek
dsagldseAAw4vfokn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

Mrs. Smitem-Bobby, you bad boy,
have you been fighting with Tommy
Slimson again? Dear. dear! shall have
to get You a new suit.
Bobby-That's nothing, ma. You
ought to see Tommy Slimson. His ma
may have to get her new boy Clothier
and Furnisher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

Mr.. John Dennis, of Portland, died at
his home ia tina, city, Ss.uri.y morning
from results arising from a recent accident.
MIR. Dennis was born in Canton, Mass
IN April, 1915. lie was the son OF John
Paul Dennis. who vas At one time a prom
inent merchant in this state. the town of
Dennis being named after him John
Dennis moved from Canton u Gardiner.
Maine in 1912. He then went into the
grocery business anil soon established a
wholesale trade. having large stores in Bath.
Gardiner and Brunswick He did the large e,
grocery business in the State, at that time.
When the Portland and kenne bee Rsilr lad
Vas built. it was largely by his efforts
that the lie -as put through from Rich
mond to Augusta In 1851, Mr. Den.
nis moved from Gardiner to Portlsnd
and established 4 Wholesale grocery
business, remaining there until his dea;h
He leaves . widow, Susan Leonard Wash
burn. of Taunton and three s>ns. Henry.
John C.. and Ezekiel. The funeral will
take place from his late residence, No.
s4s Cumberland street. Portland. Monday
N2 p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

The recent race between horses osasd
oy Messrs. A. J Libby and Thos Me-
Gugin, has been decided in favor Of the
formsfsn consideration of his having done
the sqaAfer trottlng
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

l.. Clay, Esq. one of the oldest and
most prominent members of the Kennebec
bar 10 confined to his house with severe
illness Mr.. Clay has just closed his active
practice. owing TO his advanced age and the
effects Of = severe fall which he sustained
some three yesrs ago. Previous to tina,
time he WAS most bale aud vigorous, but in
the three last years he has suffered some
what from the effects of the accident In
addition to his activity in the law he has
always been live. ,ergetic citizen, and
many days Of his life have been devoted to
the advancement of municipal and State
matters. His many friends here and
throughout the State and entire country
will hope for his speedy return to hi.
accustomed health, His wife and sister.
Mrs. Sternhush. are also confined to the
house with the prevailing influenza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

He-I like rarlor matches better than
the ordinary kind.
She (nearly SOL ike all kinds OF
matches. whether they are made in the
parlor or not.-Yankcc Blade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

The funeral Of Fret Iimbali vas held
Saturday forenoon from bis late residence
81 Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

Joe keGee Of Sc John vas arrested BY
Officer srfssss Saturday nigh, for draEk.
ennsss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

Geo. W Hexeiton and VIM. j LADDER
delegates appointed from this city by Gr4ni
Chancellor Tsitchell Of the knights Of
Pythias, to attend the funeral Of Lewis A.
Barker Of Bangor left Sunday morning in
company With quite q large delegation Of
citizens for that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

Mr.. J. W. Peacock 10 confined to shs
house 9th quite q severe case Of Ia grippe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

second engineer Craxin Of the pampir z
station says they are sending about 70. oOD
gaIions Of water into the reservoir daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

Mr.. Arthur Allen Of Arlington, Mos, 10
the gust Of friends 10 this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

A. l.. Young, proprietor Of Young,
hotel spsrs Sunday ~iih frisn.!s at Farm.
ingfon.
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HYou Want to Make Money

To- should become an aeen; for Maine,s ieatitns
80 iafHeet weekly parsr. the kennebec Journal
eontAins more selegraphic news than anv
otAer weekly paper In the State Pine ,torirs in
~rsesang anecdotes, . splendid woman's p~par,.
0eet aChiidrsn's Corner. first Class Aartcuitprs,
Se9Astnent ARsuts can make big pay. Wri,s
~ oa1AnuAl Sras. AAdrsss
kENNEDnC JOURNAL
Aagassa Ne,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

Il il proposed 10 erect handsome 10
foot dag pole in front Of the High school
building to float the new Tag which will
soon be presented to the school by friend.
The pfesen ,siion will be quite an elaborate
one and will probably include addresses by
prominent city officials and exercise, by the
. ehoOl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

Dispositions Of several important wit
nesses we're taken before Judge Webster
Saturday. relating to the al iuUment Of the
estate If Peter G. Bra,istreet. L. c. Corn
i'h, Esq. Of Augusta acted as counsel for
W. W. Brsdstreet. brother of the deceased
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

$ RobiHson's saw mill on grst mill
bridge IS running to its utmost capacity. Il e
larger amount of the work beng on ice
machinery. He has jus, completed an or
der for ttty ice scrspers for the knicker-
booker Ice Company and has made twenty
1--we Or thirty for other firms. lie is also
engaged on large orders of ice runs to be
shipped all along the river. As soon AS
the orders on this elias, of work are com
pleted Mr.. Robinson will commence getting
out the wood work for the two large tene-
ment houses TO be built by Robert Pope on
Highland avenue and also the large board
ing house TO be built by Lawrence Bros
at South Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

George Nash, foreman IN the KINDA |
Bro,hers shoe factory, while at work last
night was injured quite severely. A fellow
workman, while fooling with one of the
other operatives, threw q ste ell pointed last
1t missed ns mark, and glaucing. struck
Mr. Nash over the ear. inficting deep
and serious scalp wound DR. Strout was
called and dressed the wound
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gsiig ksrasbef 3aurGai
GARDINER LOCALS.

Mr.. C. o. Knoz has severe attack Of
the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

Eddie Rec j the twelve year old boy who
ran away from his home IL South Gardi-
ner and went to Bath, has returned home
and SATURDAY was brought mp before Judge
Larrabee and sent to the State H. form
School for the remainder Of bis minority
On the charge Of vagrancy lie isa tough
litiie customer and ad.wered many of the
questions Of the officers with bitter OATH.
J0hn {. Brown. c. +, OF ). y ephen.
N B.. was In the city Saturday. Mr..
Brown is one of the firm of Brown Bros
railroad contractors The firm has just
completed the construction of the Dexter
& Piscaisquis railroad and Mr. Brown VA.
in the city in conversation with our promi-
nent business men relative to the cOnstruc
on Of the proposed line 10 Farmit g;on
He says that he finds the people much in
earnest and thinks that when it il right to
,livulgc the inside plans of he leaders that
something will come 10 the way of a rail
road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

small quantity taken on rising and retiring
quiekens the circulation and fortihes the systsm
against influenza. dsrlodlm,srm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-20

thst he will sell .i sr<at tsfssis. or lst 81 rea
sosAtis pricss. lie will q. them all the way
frsss tIs 20 to elso co. he also has a large stock
Of ne~ fisaos and orssnr ai~sys 90 aaad, and
ell kinfs Of musical s,sreSasdi.e. No matter
Uhsf styl~ OF mah~ you want. " you Ssh TO save
oSn~y It only femaiss for J0a 10 IBss.iiF.tr
Set svsrybsdy's lowest prices sad then ca Al 100
Wst'r Street before eio,ias trade with any
dealer. sesnt Or friend. and he will prove that
- means just what be says. Ware Rooms.
Jshsssn Opsfa House deeisd odiiiljass