davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30
Lient Comm spdsr y u to be Court
martialod.

WASHINGTON. May 80 .-Sec.etary Tracy
has ordered c3urtmsrtiai to meet at New
port torpedo station. on Tuesday, june 2,
for the trial of Lieut. Commander Henry
W. Lyon, charged with negligence in
allowing the tug Trians to be stranded OF
the coast Of Rhode Island, on the 18th Of
March. in going to the rescue OF the Gslena
and Nina.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

In an apothecary's window in New
York is a heap Of the vinaigreftes that
were in use four or more wears ago They
are of cut glass, from twelve to fourteen
inches long, an inch thick, and of the
weight Of a policemsns night stick.
They are eloquent Of the eccentricities Of
fashion, for whereas women paid many
dollars to get one only the other day, so
10 speak no lady would carry one the
length OF an avenue block today for five
times ~ InnCf money. The same moral
Is pointed 10y a picture that was famous
sixteen years ago. 1t is Arthur Lumley's
sketch OF two rival schools meeting on
Fifth avenue. The beauty Of the school
girls in that picture gave the picture
great eclat. Today the girls look like
dreadful guys. Their queer hats, their
waterfalls and their balloon skirts con-
denim the work A. picture of something
pfeposterous. San Francisco Argonaut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

The dancing party which took place a
Hotel Heselton last evening uoder the man
aaement Of Mr.. Herbert Went Worth, which
was given 10 honor OF Messrs. Higgins snt
Palmer, TWO Of his bicycle friends made OF
his trip to Europe, vas = very pleasant
occasion. Messrs. Higgins. Palmer and
Wentworth started this morning for thrs G
days fishing trip in the northern part Of the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

The Uaiversaliss church have chosen thu
foilovir deli gates to attend the Ststa Con-
vensiou Of Uslysrssls;s st Portland nexi
week. Mr. and Mrs T. B. T. Fisher. Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Benson. W. 81. Wheeler,
Miss Mary cunnir CHAM. ?. =. Wheeler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

II troubles the sinner and troubles the saint,
It's troublesome, trying and nasty compiaint'
oa't think II incurable; tell you II Amt.
Excuse the grammar; it's the truth I'm
after, whether dramatically or uugrsman'
csliv told. The truth 10, that cata,rh can
be cured The propriesors of Dr.. Sase's
Cstsrsh Remedy offer $500 for an incura-
Bile case Of Catarrh in the Head.
The SYMPTOMS OF CArARRH.-Head'
ache, obstruction Of nose, discharges fall
ing into The throat, sometimes profuse'
wate.y and acfid, at others. thick. tenacious,
mucous, pufulent, bloody. putrid and
offensive; weak eyes. ringing in the ears,
deafness; offensive breath. smell and taste
impaired. AMI general debility. Only q few
Of these symptoms likely to be present q,
once. DR.. SsRe's Remedy cures the worst
cases. Only 80 cents. Sold by druggists
everywhere. may 25d& sfoifm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Mr.. II. W. Pollard. agent 10 this city for
the Columbia bicycles and tficy cles, has
Just received fac tandem wheel, with
which he is more than pleased. Mr.. Pol
lard reports s very satisfactory trade in
bicycles, having sold 8 good number Of
wheels at this early day in the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

What Our Artist the newly married one
has to put up with. Our Artist: Just
look, darling, was short OF canvasses. SO
I've stretched clean pee xet handk s-chief
See how splendtdly i. takes the paint
His Prudent l. tile Wife. Oh, John,
dea', how exuavassnt of you I'm never
come out L 1ndon Puuch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

CLunoS

III. Suel Flssg h esinirg rapidly -Th.
Univef,aliss society gave supper and
eociabls q their halls Wednesday evening
nj. e. sullivan Of Burnbam, Who hal
zen in California for the past two yeast
has been visiting friends in Town -lne
Cfinfon Shoe Company commenced opera
sions Monday Guy Brown 10 u work N
Wateryille. M. Frank Besse - "A Boston
this veek.-Rsv. Mr. Martin Of ALBION,
vill deliver the Memorial addfsee here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

The little schoolhouse was moved up
Main street today. and is now well along
towards its destination. Mr.. Msxtield.
superintendent Of the electric lights, has
be en- keep pretty busy in taking down and
putting up the wires which happened to be
in the WAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30
Not auilty"i, the sur day Ball Cams

CIscINsAr1. Ohio, May 29.-In the case
of Manager Bancroft of the local Ameri-
can Association b.se ball club, charged
with exhibiting the game Of base ball on
Sunday, on trial before adge Gregg today
the jury, late this evening, returned ver-
diet Of not guilty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Mr. Sumner Soule hssTecently purchased
fine iIt year old c,it shch is attracting
lots OF srisn'ion on the street He was
sir 4 By Dor,h star GU of Pilot mare. is
Fndsome bay in color, weighs 1850
pOu AZ sud sta, IL 10 hands high. He
has Rooa seton and has shown mile better
than 50 Mc Slule pad II good sun for
the animal AMI ha. received offers we'll up
to $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

The prORfamme which the JOURNAL pub
lished at length severa! days ago, will be
carried GU, today in full, unless the weather
should prevett Elaborate preparations
have been made, and it is expected that
this memorial day will be observed in a
manner highly creditable to the G. A.
Veterans and the people generally, who
unite in this manifestation Of respect to the
dead veterans OF the War Of the Rebellion n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30
A. M. SlEAR, Mayor

One of the hsndsomest yachts which ever
visited this city steamed up the river yes
terdsy. shortly after dinner. and east
sn2hor in the middle OF the stream lust
below the bridge. She WAS the "Preble, -
owned by l'ssc Atkinson Of PortIsnd,
presidett Of the Ailnson House Furnishing
Company merry party of pleasure
seekers was on board including B. A.
Atkirsnu, Lewis j. Bird and j.
+. Riley OF Boston, Mass and
Chss > Libby. aid Isaac c. Akin
son, wl'e and boy, Of Porglsnd. The party
was ON = pleasure trip on the coast Of
Maine, visiting all the principal points Of
interest sn1 were having very j)lly and
successful cruise. The yacht is well
msnr ed and when she reached her anchor
age opposite the city, boat was losered and
Manager Atkinson was rowsd ashore and
vi'i ed the branch house Of the company in
this city. where he was met bY Manager
Howe. Upon his return the Prebie im-
me distely put about and started down river
sgsin. She viii make Rockland this morn
ing. The yacht Was built in Portland and
- Of beautiful model. being long and ra--
fow. As she started on her return trip she
WAS ssluied by 3 number Of steamboats,
along the docks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Work 10 brif rushed at the brick yard
Of Messrs. Proctor and Flood, on the Fair
held road, and they expect to put the ERE
into their drst kiln next Friday. They
will lay up ali they can before that time,
and hope 10 get the number pretty well up
to 300, COO. with favorable weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Mrs Mary Hiuekley, widow of EHjsh
Couch, died at her home on Winthrop hill.
ST ) 30 7. M. Thursday. She was . very
aged lady. being 81 years and months Of
age. The fuaersl will h, held st 9 o'clock
Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Mr.. Yfssier gilman ID in The city. having
arrived yes-eftaY fesenosn from xsen.
Dakota. He came to ssferd 70 some uaftsfs
Of business aad especss 10 remain only .
day OF I've.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Palmer Co, have y crew Of clerks at
work regulating their e~ stock Of goods
and preparing for their formal opening
which will probably occur Monday. The
interior ia hands mely decorated and to
many visitors looks IS we'll AS it did before
tn nrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

At the Y N G.. A. rooms on Sunday
forenoon at9 80 o clock. General Secretary
Murrsy viii conduct a half hour Bible
study, and at the regular o'clock service
Mr. + c. II Smith silh.ye charge OF the
service. All young men are invited to
both services
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30
Charged with Embszz cement and Con.
spiracy to Ds.raud.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 29.-President
Francis W. Kennedy of the suspended
Spring Garden National Bank, yesterday
Committed for further hearing, charged
with embt element and conspiracy to de-
fraud. was taken to the county prison this
afternoon in defsul. of SO coo bsil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Mr. Ftaok Peterson who has recently
-oid ont his saloon Is nov in Boston, He
has purchased 8 baggage wagon and outfit,
ard upou bis return will open baggage
express route, bn.ir ess which he was en-
gagged in here some months ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

w Young, proprietor % the New
Marlboro hotel IN Boston and Dir G. 3
Breed. one Of the we'll known veterinarians
of the Hub. were in the city Yesterday the
quests OF Ian iiord DouxIa-sga at the Evans
Hotel In tina afternoon they visited the
Pine Tree Stock Farm in company With
Mr. Libby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Among the H,h caught 1t Aoosehesa BY
Mr.. j. II Ptsistzd On bic recent trip vas .
iaksr the weight Of which exceeded is lbs.
Mr.. Piaisssd Gays the weather 10 too cold
there 10. satisfactory 6shirg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Miss Name Smith who has been visiting
friends in town for The past few weeks re-
turned TO her home in South 0ring:on,
THURSDAY afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30
Property Alta CHI d-Arothsr Fsctoiy
Cioaad.

FARMINGros, n. H, My 90 An at.
t.chmeDt of $50 000 hiss been placed upon
Potter, White & Ba, IL, . stock in the fac
tory. A Nu'e & Sons factory has shu,
down. The Nutes hope to get their sff airi
Strengthened out soon and resume work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Putnam & CIossoa will b. running their
mill again Monday, Mr. Closson having
purchased tso small lots Of ,ogs in order
to give his men work unsil the new logs
arrive, which will be in about another
tesk. This sc'ioH on the part of Mr.. Clos
'on is very much appreciated By his men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Mr.. II. II. Rice Of Fsrmiogton, having
purchased the goods OF s. d. Arnold. be-
gins ais ciea,ing out sale this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Yesterday forenoon at about / o'clock
the dry house connected with the wood
-hop of Fuller & Haynes. az Cr0mmett's
Mills on Mill street, was discovered TO be
on fire and An alarm sounded. The horses
belonging to the fire department we're a,
the gravel pit about q quarter Of mile
from the engine house, but Mr.. Fairly made
good time and went down to the scene Of
| the trouble At q dizzy speei. The fire WAS
quickly .ubdued after The men got on 10
| The SPOT. II caught amongst a lot Of old
racks that were formerly used when the
place vas run as match factory. and the
hisze communicated with the roof. Proba-
| bly, the whole damage will not be far from
one hundred dollars
Work has been commenced by the can.
vassers for directory Of Waterville, Fair
field and Oakland. and it is expected the
same VII be out in about six weeks The
last Wateryille directory was Issued in 1857.
and contained only 49, names. The canvass
has not yet been completed for the new
tdi'icn ut the publishers. Mr.. o 4. Dyer
If Portland, already reports 1000 names.
We are glad to hear in this connection tha,
there is q movement on foot looking to the
numbering Of the houses in the city. The
sooner this is done the better, and ii must
be done before the Post Office Department
will establish the free delivery system. TO
shIch We shall soon be entitled, if indeed.
this is not sIresdy the case, BY the amount
Of business done at the post citice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Mr.. C. C. MtGiil coEten plates moving
into the quarters formerly occupied BY MIR.
Z F. Purnols. He has secured the sssIs-
rance Of Mr.. George Cleveland Of Nashua,
n. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Bebj. Bunker and his party from Mas
sAehasstts, Fairfield and Wsssrviile esass
on their fishing trip to Moose river today.
Ben says It will require . tvo-horse team TO
haul the FISH shieA they bring back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

As the $50 P. NJ. car. yesterday, neare,i
the railroad bridge ia this city, young
Erenehman from Augusta. whp WAS max
iay some disturbance. was arrested after
some resistance and esco ted TO the lock-
up by the con iuctor. George Taylor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

The service in the Y. NJ C. A. rooms
tomorrow afternoon .; : O'Clock will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Geo. W. Hinckiey. Bible
class - usual q. 30 A. NJ, conducted by
young men Of the association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

L. Warren Hawkes., the Friends preacher
OF Manchester, was in tosn yesterday and
presented the Hallowell library With the
Life and Works Of Eli and Sybil Jones, -
8 very acceptable aud interesting gift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

There will be no base ball game upon
the Coloy campus today, this being in
accordance with vote Of the association.
at the request Of the G. A, K ami as .
token nf reapect To DE- cea.ed aoldiers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Messrs. Ssf ysd and Andrews accom-
panied by their wives, started yesterday for
drive to the Forks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Ms G. W. Stevens, Mrs Geo. T. Ben
son. Miss Aiics Enefson md Miss Lon
Benson sftsndsd the kennsbec Missionary
Basket meeting ss Fairfield Wednesday Of
this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

The Good Will Record for June is out,
and il now require, 5000 copies to supply
be demand, The list of regular sub.
scrloers is steadily growing. None are
dropped off on sccount Of the doubling of
the price, for every body sgrees that the
ptper is well worth all that is asked for it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. Day, of Dexter, are
in tom visiting Mrs. DAYS parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Amos F. Gerald. Mr.. Day is
eitor of the Dexter Gazette, and succeeds
in making very readable paper of that
sheet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

The young ladies' who had charge Of the
entertainment and supper AZ the CongregA-
tionaI vestry, Wednesday evening, deserve
to be complimented in the manner every
thing passed off. They cleared nearly $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

The County Commissioner viii be IN
session At The cont house tbs afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Again We would remind those who can
assist in furnishing flowers TO. decoration
Purposes. of the importance Of hsviog
them At the hsl early Ibis morning. There
Is . scarcity this year, and the comrades
will need all the contributions iha. are
made, and will fully appreciate all sssist-
ance which they may receive in this direc-
tlon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

ioN iHS U a n II =
suggestion: Hunt
mp some of your
old s traw berry
boxes, and turn
them INTO pretty
hanging baskets
for your porch or
arbor. Twist fine
wire about them
to IN a k e firm
Paint them dark
b no w n or stain
them. Close up
the cracks with
moss and fill with
good rich earth.
Suspend with wire
or fine chain. Now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Cand!esticks are in more or less request
for bedrooms; many of these are Of low
form, having their trays shaped in imita.
ton Of a diamond, club, a heart or leaf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30
Charges Aesiost Pfssbytssian Mieis-
tiers.

tiers.
PlrrsBuRs. Pa, May 23.-The resolution
to prefer charges against Rev. J. c. Mill.
gan, Rev. J. r. Carson, editor News Letter,
Rev J. S T. Milligsn, Rev. N. ID. John
son, vas the cause Of animated session OF
the reformed Presbyterian Synod this morn.
ing. Those named in resolution on several
occasions have written letters, and given NJ
tersnce in ,he News Letter giving views on
the re mt trials Of the suspended ministers.
The sppesls of the various suspended min,
sssers were presented to fynod, and referred
TO the discipline without being read. The
Re port Of the board Of missions showed thai
rot . third Of the amount required fol
foreign missions has been contributed. and
the church seemed rather to retain than "a
extend foreign missions. The genera
synod adjourned to meet at Canton, Ohio
Wednesday, after Whit Sunday Of 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

The JoURsAL published full pro-
zramme If II Memorial day exercises a
few days sgn sni it vii be earned out in
full today il pleasant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Mr.. Cyrus W. Davis. agent Of the Golden
Valley Mining and Lumber Co.. has
returned to Golden. North Carolina, sfler
q visit here Of . week or TWO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30
FAIRFIELD LOCALS.

Rev, n u Curtis. pastor of the Baptist
church, will occupy his pulpit tomorrow,
after An absence of two weeks,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Miss Gertie Walker. who was formerl;
operator a. the Commercial Union Tele
graph Office, is visiting friends in the city
for fey dAYA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

The regular city government meeting
will be held Mord.y evening, and i. is un-
derssood that i. will be 40 unusually busy
session
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Mr.. Cyrus Became, Sho for the past I've
years has been located in California, Re.
turned home Wednesday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30
HALLOWELl LOCALS,

st. Matthews church Sunday school at
. Is +. NJ. Evening prayer and sermon at
) 80 L. NJ. The Rev. Walker Gwynne will
OtiicINte.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Alden who returns d
from Bermuda short time eince have been
1t Squirrel leland this week to make
arrangement for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

The meeting Of the Birthday Association
which vas to have been held Thursday
evening vas postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Rev. Mr.. Jenkins Of Gardiner, Consre-
ssfioralist, will pfesch here on Sunday,
May Slst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

The annual sermon before the Colby
\. W. c. A. will be delivered BY Rev. c.
II. Spaulding Of Boston, ct the Baptis.
church, Sunday evening ct : 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Mrs Scrihner. whose home is in ore OF
the Western states, 10 nov vi.i,iug her
parents. Mr.. aud Mrs. Thomss Sawyer, on
Upper College street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30


The line will form at 8 clock thi. morn
ing, on Bridge street. right resting on
Main, and will comprise + Z. Pratt Post,
@. A. K, aud the Fairfield branch OF the
patriotic order Sons of America. with Water
vile military Of 81 men, X. B Hall, leader,
ss escort. The procession will move TO the
cemetary where the ara, 60 will be decor
sted and the regular G A. r., ceremony
performed, after which the monument on
the Park will be decorated as usual. after
which. commencing at IL o'clock. the
services will be held in the Opera houae,
W. E. Parsons, Esq. Of Foxcroft will
pronounce the orH,ion. Vocal music
will be by caoir under the direction OF
Mr.. Murray, with selections by the baud.
The ciergymen of the place will be present
and participate in the exercises. Those
who will contribute flowers should
have them st the Opera House before 8
o'clock. IS some time will be required to
make them into wreath.. In the after
noon the Post will 20 to Benton, where the
service will De the came IS Of the Fairfield
cemetery, except thst the band will no, be
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30
FIR Sale OF to Eet.
FOR SALE.

A number Of desirable rssidenoes In AuGasta,
H., varying in price from $3.50 TO o4,nOO; a.
% several 10 to ~ acre places In the suburbs OF
his city; one two story house and Lei In Lewiston,
lie. A number OF farms In Kennebec county,
,arying In price from el9OO to $4,000. Housed
md tenements to let. u. ". WHIrBHouBx, A.
crpev, Augusta. Maine. iAsioff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30

Mrs George Yoangmsl has returned
home from . visit in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30
WATERvlLLElOCAIS

DR.. Jolly the veterinarian, went to Win
throp the o.ntr day on professional bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-30
HOME DECORATION.

Nev Embroidery Desisns Washable Cusn-
ION Covers, E6ective Spreads. Etc.
The small fioral designs known as Ores
den are in great vogue at present for all
Kinds of fancy work. They are embrcid-
rred on tea cloths, plate doilies. bureau
sers and even on pillow shans- These
p,;npte sprigs are scattered with irregular
regularity over the surface they are to
decorate. aud are embroidered in natural
eoIors. A favorite combination is the rose.
pansy and forget-me- not. This style Of
decoration is sometimes called powder
ing says The Decorator and Fnrnisher,
in which are found also the following notes
on decorative matters;
An effective background for the dressing
table is made by filling the wall space be-
tween windows with panel of India SIX
gathered full, on two rods, one inst below
the frieze. the other even with the top OF
the Dashboard. The silk should be STRAINED
tightly from rod to rod
Washable duck covers for sofa cushions
are new They are embroidered IN white
and furnished with huge eyelets for inch
ribbon iaeings The tendency OF all fancy
work is toward materials that can resist
the hard usage of the Laundry.
Bedspreads are seen in the coarse honey
comb material now SO fashionable. Large
patterned figures are stamped upon them
and are left in the white. while the ground
Is darned in solid with coarse silk or rope
linen. An ordinary honeycomb spread,
such as may be bought for dollar and
half, becomes thing of beauty when the
ground is darned in yellow rope linen, leav'
ing the woven figures in relief.
The use of candles in dining rooms and
parlors is increasing. The soft light o!
candles is more agreeable to the complexion
of ladies than any other light.
Rich and beautiful foot cushions are
made of dyed channels skins, embroidered
with silks and tinsels, These cushions are
softly stuffed with curled hair or fiber.