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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19
WAR ECHOES.
Exciting Experience of Com
mander David Noyes.
One Of the Most Popular G. A. R.
Veterans in the Country.
4 Wonderful Thing and We Believe u 70 DC
True.
n. ,..,.an...l t,eing killed in battle.

He escaped being killed in battle
Bat b.. came dangerously near death
since.
This in brief Is the experience Of fast-
Commander David Moves Of Manchester
Y. j.
That Nr. Moves is a npst popular and
E,u,,orel citizen Is evident from Tie tact
that h.. has been elected bye different years
commander of Reno Po-t,N -. g. \. H.
tl.t he Is a Free Mason OF high degree a
Justice of tbs Peace. Ruling Elder AMI
Treasurer Of The PRESBYTERIAN church. a
member Of the Board Of Education and has
been sent as delegate To county state AMI
congressional conventions. The word vi a
man 80 highly honored at home must carry
the greatest conviction and weight through
out the country. Ills story i interesting
For over - Years. since the close OF
the late war suffered from dyspepsia, paid
ont huadreds of dollars but 20, no relief.
Il suffered from heart disease for &
wears WIS carried out Of church AMI from
INV work three times, AMI for the past two
wears was unable to do any work whatever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19
CElESTIAlS' DIVE.
Swarming With MongoIans and White Women
Is Burned.

MN Yokk, Sept. l,.-fire broke out al
.. ~ this morning in the basement of the
tiye-story building Nos. T., t. - and II
rell street, occupied by nearly 100 China
men and white women who lived with them
The tire spread rapidly, many inmate
sleeping when they were aroused by The
policemen and citizens.
When the tremen arrived the flames had
complete possession of the buildings
MANY of the inmates were forced 10 leave
the burning buildings by climbing 10 roof
of nearby houses, or jumping from win
,lows. one Chinaman Sam Lee. was bad
~ injured by jumping from the upper story
Vt first it Was reported that four person.
persisted in the flames. Later the police
reported that the missing persons had been
found. The total loss will be about SO, >
900 insurance. SiH,uD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19
DFATH OF MOSES BRIGGS.
A Native Of Maine and a Prominent Citizen Of
Melrose.

MiLno>l Mass, Sept iS.-Moses
Briggs one of the oldest and most promi-
nent citizens of this town, died suddenly nj
his home here this morning, after II short
illness from the effects of carhunclc on
the neck which caused heart failure. lie
was 50 years of age and leaves IA widow and
one son. He was born in Bangor, Me-, and
served during the war in a Maine regiment
Tie lived in Melrosc over - years, was
very prominent in town affairs, an earnest
rivocaie of economy in all financial oiiairs
was for many years a member of the board
of assessors, prominent temperance advo-
cate and an officer in several temperance
organizations. lie was prominent mem
Der of the Baptist church, commander
Of L. S. Grant Post, q. a. r., was an ar
lent Republican and a member of the town
committed for wears. lie had been deput,
sheriff since 1873, and held that office up
tn his death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19
4 D1a bOltcal Trio.

u there Is oLe more iieDdi-h than The hpiefui
trinity, dyspepsia, biliousness and irrepulnriy Of
the bowels usually existent together, We are una.
wnrc of II. Those cooperative organs, the stOn.
ucli the bowels and the liver, nr. usually thrown
ont of Eenr together, and the restoration of rsgu
lary To one IL usually The signal for the other 10
fail INTO line. iiostetier's stomach Bitters con
irol. nil three ben"iic.ntly aud completely, n"'
"niy regulating but hNtgnraiing them. II ais"
rNrrt- most happy infntnc. upon the kidneys
aud The blood, gittng n iIrBihful inDiuls- nbd ~
ricinng The second. II overcome malaria and
tendency 10 rhtonic Rheumatism and neuralgia
and Improves apprli'e and sleep. To the ner,o"s
It affords unspeaknhle relief. a wineg asEfnl itf's
iiin.s daily VIII II pTrsisted in, achieve r.-uits 10
De Nprct.d from no or or henlih mehlnni.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19

What plaid goods could give the dainty
grace shown in the exquisite tea gown
in the illustration: 1t is of China silk,
cream ground. with pink hollyhocks aud
leaves. The back hangs from the yoke
in Vatican plat. The yoke is EN-
hroidcred 3elicately in pink and old
sage green; the collars and cuffs the
same. The front, yoke and sleeves are
white crepe de chine. The bow and
ends are Of resa'Ia velvet ribbon.
Another dainty gown for young lady
is of Urtrude faille Franchise. the front
princes and drapcd across to the left.
where it closes under IA bow and falling
loop of mustard colored ribbon. \ bolt
Of the same and small bows complete
the trimming Hat of mode felt, with
crown Of mustard velvet and cardinal
bow and princes feathers, complete u
costume any young lady might de-
light in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19

plaids. diagonal ssrges with coiored spots
and all kinds of rough surface materials
are expected to be fashionable. but the
chief novelty predicted is shot serge. There
are novel effects in striped stuffs, and the
new vicunas and habit cloths have come
out in beautiful shades Of every color. Tar
tan silk blotses will. 1t is said. be much
worn with serge skirts. The favorite skirt
for practical purposes just now has Aswiss
belt and braces. The latter are not
pretty adjunct, but they prevent the SKIRT
Shipping at the waist and help to keep the
bodice in its place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19

The number of abandoned farms III New
England ought rapidly to diminish II the
ideas lately expressed by Colonel Daniel
Necdham, the president of the New Eng
land Fair Association, at the recent fair in
Worcester, gain wide acceptance. lie as
serted that today thousands of acres of
farming land in the New England states Of
fer far stronger inducements I" young or
inexperienced farmcrs-means and markets
being duly consi1ered--than any land in the
newer states of the t'1ion.'' He sail
that the Western lands were being worn out
for lack of fertilizers, and instanced the
schools. churches and roads of New Eng
land and the ncarness of markets as special
inducements for farmers to establish them
selves in TINT region. There is a good deal
of sound sense in these remarks. People
who have dcplorcd the dccadence of New
England are likely TO find that they have
been somewhat premature. This part of
the Mon il not yet Il 'back number as
regards the industries Of agriculture. and
the country will awake to the fact before
very long.
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HOUSEHOLD RECEIPTS.
The Preservation of Small Fruits, Vege.
tables and Meats.

The Preservation Of Small Fruits, Vege-
tables and Meats.
1t IL well known that the destruction oil
germs and the exclusion of air are requi
sites in the preservation of food by the proc
ess Of canning. and Miss Maria Paroli
states in The Ladies' Home Journal that il
these be properly attended to no preserva
tive need he added, except to give flavor
Some substances require long exposure t.
a high temperature before all the germs
are destroyed. while others need only TO bt
heated to the boiling point, and then b,
boiled for minute or two. Nearly nj
small fruits are easily preserved by thor
oughly heating and then canning. Tn,
larger kinds require II longer time for the
heat TO penetrate every part. Some vesc
tables. such AS peas, beans, corn, etc, re
quire II long exposure to high tempera
turc Meats are still more difficult to keep
and it is the practice to add Il chemical t,
the water in which the cans stand that III,
temperature may he raised to degree even
higher than that of boiling water
The essential things in canning fruit are
to have the jars and covers hot, and the
fruit boiling hot. The jars also should
stand perfectly level; ill them with fruit
and juice, passing II silver knife between
the can and the fruit that all the spaces
may be filled with the juice. Now pour in
,irup until it runs over the top Of the jar.
seal at once. When the jars are col set
them in a cool. dry, dark place. Fruit il
always better Favored when sugar is pt,
-Hith il; the amount is matter of taste.
To preserve fruit sirIps prepare the fruit
aS for jellics. Strain the inice and put on
to boil 70 each pin, Of inicr add half =
pound of sugar; boil for fifteen minutes.
stirring we'll bottle and seal while boiling
hat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19

half and tine stones being removedl put
into the psn with a little white wine and
sugar: hiaucl, he kernels OF half dozen
STONES. add them to the fruit; boil not less
than Eve and not more than ten minutes,
lift ont with u strainer, arrange neatly on
a dish, and proceed As usual. The syrup
can then be bciicd down till the necess" ~
reduction has taken place. Pour little
over the fruit. the rest in the dish. and
serve either Just hot or quite cold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19

acliille, and grays Nos. |, : and ), being
different shades Of light to dark gray,
and there is also silver gray. which has
not been seen for several years. Steel
gray and goura both have metallic
sheen.
In greens there arueerpent, old sage,
melissa (which is sort of mlgnonette
shade, Homere, Portsmouth and mol
lusk, as well as resida. ivy and two
shades of myrtle, besides moss olive,
couroucou, or parrot, and two shades, OF
bronze green. Al ofthe greens, except
ivy, are in very soft tints. which will
blend with almost any color of other
goods as combination.
In blues there is the Baltic, light
gray blue with u metallic luster; Mars.
which is trihe bluer, but still with
gray tinge; Cronstadt, which looks like
a pair of new scissors; Alpine, which l.
pretty, light indigo; marine, which
has purplish shade, and peacock and
Russian blue in two shades, and navy in
three shades. from \ to {.
There are twentysiX distinct shades
of brown. from Cendre to seal, all OF
them having the tints of autumn leaves,
Nature has been closely copied. Somt
of them are so light as to almost be drab,
and the newest are called Furet, Mon
tarde. bran. beaver, tabac. Bcdouin,
Marion, Sagonte, Medicis, Automne'and
Maryland.
There are some beautiful shades nei-
Their heliotropo nor prune. but between
them, called basoche, Page b, Bilbao.
Page A, Ortrude and Treile, besides
Canadien and prunelle. These shade
are most pleasing to the eye, and are
seen i'll wool, silk and velutina. In reds
there are cardinal in three shades. ruby.
sultan. Eiifel canelia and terra Gotta.
Plaids are shown i'll great variety, the
tartan clan plaids being the favorite
These with the brightest colors will be
relegated mostly to children, while the
large plalds and more subdued tints Will
be worn by their elders. Plaid yelvets
and silks have been on the market foi
the last three years. but there was little
or no demand for them, but this season
they are to be forced forward whether
they are wanted or not. Cut on the bias
in strips of four to six inches wide, plaid
velvet makes handsome trimming fuI
childrens dresses, and even would an
swer for older persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19

NV NoGK, Sept. lI.-The Eco Il ltali
of this city received this cable from Rom
today
THE Tribune, Daritto Puggolo and Ma
tino publish statements to the effect tbs
Baron Flva. the Italian minister 10 III
| nited States, was recalled from bis po'
by reason of hi. action in connection wit
the difference of opinion in the Italian co
ons in New York. in which he took sid,
against the Italian onsul-gcneral at Ne
York 1t is asserted positively that he wi
not return 10 Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19

Bust bows are introduced in both morn
ing and evening dresses. They are about
six inches long, according to the figure.
and three to four deep They consist of II
couple of loops with small tie in the
center. and in the evening serve as the
foundation for the display of diamonds
But in the morning they are made in Grape
or crcpon of some bright, contrasting
color, and many Il black gown has been
bcautilcd lately by a pink bow of this
kind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19
WORLDS PACING RECORD
Broken by Riley Medium Over Nall Vile
Track.

Torrk.. Kansas. Sept ls.-liiley Me
.ium broke the worlds pacing record over
1 half mile track yesterday. pacing three
leats. The first in =. Ii -, second IN ia
md the third heat in 81 ! .. The stall
lion is owned by Il. c.Campbell of Ottawa.
Kansas. In the last heat running matt
accompanied Riley Medium. The quarter
"a, made in 3: La half in lbs: three
iuartcrs in lJs IT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19
Manchester Juvenile Fair.

In consequence of a recent illness which
kept the editor away from his office table
for week, we were prevented from max.
ing any mention OF the Manchester Juy emile
Fair Association, composed of the farmers
sons and daughters of that good agricultur.
al town. which held its fourth annual e..
hibition at llammon,l's Grove on THURSDAY
last. The list OF premiums was contained
in little pamphlet of sixteen pages printed
by Master +. \. White. an amateur
printer of Manchester. Who is also secretary
of the tair association. Tn, fair was
favored with good weather and there
was large attendance. Friends of the
boys and girls making up the society Offered
nearly forty dollars in special premiums for
different objects and articles OF juvenile
handiwork. There was good display of
colts, calves and lambs, and many speci-
fruit, vegetables and flowers. Master llar-
~ Packard had splendid display of apples
and received the first premium offered by
\. e.. Carr. Miss Grace Cushman cxhih.
tied - varieties of garden vegetables and
obtained the special premium wears sub
scription to the Youths Companion, offered
by G.. W. Nosc. There were various games
in which the Young people participated with
much delight. and the exhibition was one of
the happicst neighborhood events which has
occurred for long time. Walter Whiting
is presiden, of the association; AMI the
divisions superintendent were; llW Bach
elder EN- Jackson, Rose Gillcy and Georgia
llcwins. As means of interesting the
young people of these beautiful kennehec
farms in the work of field AMI house, and
keeping them at home this association is
one of the best and another wear the lotR.
Nal hopes 10 he represented at the Man
chester Juvenile Fair"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19

Kansas CIrt. Mo. sept. i7.-State sen
ator Samuel T. Sharks. author of Shark
election law, now governing elections II
th, state committed suicilc yesterday u
his home in Walrcnshurg. Mo. by cuttini
hi, throat with razor.
For several weeks Senator Sharks la
seemed to labor under terrible depression
Two months ago AN attack of crysipela
cost him an eve, and financial and politica
rcvcrscs. combined with physical ills
tended to di.hcarttn him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19
To Restore Freight Rates,

CnltAlo, Ill. sept. Is. - Chairma'
Milgelcv of the Western Freight Associa
ton has practically completed arrange
mcnts for conference in New York mex
week with representatives of the eastern
and southern lines. with the view of bring
Ing about restoration of freight rates by
wav of Savannah and Newport News
Vt the same time he hopes to have
meeting with the Canadian Pacific an
Lake Iine officials in regard to the cut rate
Ia 81 Paul and MINNEAPOLIS
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BULLET IN BRAIN
Killed an Amherst Boy While out Shoot
ina

AumlR>r, Mass, Sept. ls.-Saturdal
afternoon. John the only son of j. W i
shooting with two compaiops. ACCORDING
to the other boys, Arthur Bates aud Everett
Brainerd both about - years Old the,
separated from young Davis and hunted a
some distance apart. They heard the re-
port of their companions rifle, and going Il
see what had been shot, found him dead
The bali entered at the upper lip and ledge
in the back of the head where Medica
Examiner Seymorc of Northampton, wh'
was summoned found it.
1t is generally believed that the affair
was entirely the fault of the victim, but AZ
autops, vii HE held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19
PRESIDENTS TELEGRAM
To wee Pfssittnt Eor.on Asks Him 10 Repre-.
sen. the Executive.

Ws~BtS.ros. sept. Is,---Nice President
Morton received this telegram this evening
rem pre.i lent iisrIison IT. IL now unite
.',.rtain that -iiall not t.. able 10 take any
part in the fieani Army exercises. win
IT, very glad if, the second officer of the
government you y i'll take Hp the duties as
igned 20 ne on the official programme.
i,st 81 possible henors may he shown the
Veterans who may gather ilds week ut the
n.finuai s,sf.tsi -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19

The skin Of The tomato l., very tough and
di~a"rccahlr. ard its presence in :, Tomato
salad * u decided drawback to hat dainty
dish. The ordinary process Of pcriiflg y,
however accompanied with much dill
Guilty, 80 that ii may be Of interest to ON
readers to know better method. csp,c
iaily when tomatoes are to he I'ecied III
ihr-e quantity for canning. Drop the 4"
natVcS into boiling water. remove after -
few seconds immersion, and the skin wli.
come off without amy trouble whatever
The reason uf this. Of COURSE. * that q .
heat of the water acts on he Ma aIil
causes il to expand before It time l.
affect the fruit itself, hence ~ ~hin b:
comes detached and can be pe,.r' OF with
out great difficulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19

Heart disease i. by far the most frequent
cause of sudden death. which in three out
OF four eases Is unsupported. The symp-
toms are not generally understood. These
are habit of lying On the right side, short
breath, pain or distress 10 side. back OF
shoulder, irregular pulse, asthma, weak and
hungry spells, wind IN stomach, swelling OF
ankles or drop-s, oppression. dry cough
and rinoiheiiag. DIR. Mics illustrated
book on Henri; Disease. free Mt Eosditeh
Webster z Gas. who sell AMI guarantee
Dr. Mi!Fs uncqualcd New Hear, Cure ana
his Restorative Sersine. which cures nrr'
vou-Dess. braAacbe. sleeplessnes.. effects
Of drinking. etc. IL contains no opiaies.
noyS1leVdzwly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19

Fine carycrs should lie treated with tie
zane respect as tine rIzor4. They should
be- lai'l always by themselves. On no ne.
court should the c'tge Of ut carver '1'Irh
that Of another carver. nor should il tones
any 90; her halri substance.
\ carver must always bc sharpene'i ON
it, steel irfore 1t T. offered for u-r. ilnIe--
n contrary direction j. gwen and WHEN
necessary Shault be- taken without 'iciJy
to TIDE ~nop Of "a careful wuT man TO harf
the ,'l.se renewed
II j. safest to replace eatTFr- 10 their
own cases. When they are !til IN u
drawer it = we'll To keep each one in ii-
own simple caSe Of heavy gray danuei.-
Good Uotisck ruiu.s
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A nrMIsEASoN HAT.
osprey standing cree

Another bat-and one that coild not fai
to be becoming to any woman, he she eVe'
50 difficult to suits of tan brown straw
turned up at each side, lined with coars'
white lace, and caught at the back with
small pink rosettes, The crown is OF
medium height and bound with bros"'
band of brown velvet and a narrow fold OF
pale pink satin, while in the front ART
widespread double bows oil the brown vel
vet and the pink with paste buckle
claspc,i in the knot in the center. seeming
to hold in their place two large wings OF u
very superior order, with every shade ol
pink and brown visible on their out
stretched feathers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19

For polishing iIs~iF, Tie inslu-tr.tI W"r31
recommends to throw pernaaga'sstp ri
potash crystals into pablo LoiIin1 water.
and apply the mixture ~ hot ~ !F,--i ls
To the floor with large lst brush iftie
stain produced is not dark enough apps
one or two more coats. IA desired, lsisn.,
each wash to dry thoroughly before apply
ing another. II it IS desired to polish tie
surface With beeswsx. q coat Of size should
be applied 10 the boards hefeTe staining,
rs this gives depth and richness 10 thr
color. After three OF four DAYS polish
well with n mixture Of turpcptiac ard
breswax. \ few cents viii cover the eor,t
Of both size and peFnanganate OF potash.
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sem strange Mssneru~rs.

Much Of tire I.ussia leather comes from
Connecticut. Bordeaux wine from Califor.
ria. lfaI,sa mari,l. from ken,uekv. French
lace from Neg York. and Spani.l, mackerel
from the Nv Jersey eoasi. Dr. Pierce
Golden MeIieal IIi.eovpry come. from
Buffalo. y. Y. but there il nothing in it,
name 10 cii.ii for il il traiy golden in
value - ih"nsands gladly tr-tifs. Con.
sumption !. svrrtet by II. use, and i, has
wrought Daiis s~fIve cures. 1t corrects
iosii bver ani ii ;n"ys. lnriiics the blood
bati-ic. dyrlsi,ia n -cfofula renews the
beast II Ifs. sHi to- UP the sy.tsm ~
&shing el-ss ill 10. What il more. il i
aSsr,af,ed les do Ill ,si-, or the price IL
royuptat
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N.x Autumn HAta

A hat suggestive in its blcomless conoi'
ton Of the autumn is depicted in tue cut.
IL has Tam o. Shanter crown oil deep
yellow velvet. and round, slightly turned
up brim OF black straw. and il Is tied ROUND
the crown with black satin ribhons ar
ranged at one side into rosettes and trans
fixed with Two black quilts. with black
osnrey standing erect.
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SOMEBODY'S BluNDeR
Caused a Collision on a G. A. r. Excursion
Train.

kent, o., Sept. ls.-A rear end collision
occurred between two sections of the e.. A.
r. excursion train on the Baltimore \ Ohio
road here this morning. Two sleeping ears
were badly damaged and several passenger
hurt. All the injured were carried through
to Washington. The accident was due Il
somebody's blundcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-19

Stem and wash wild grapes and boil till
soft, thea pass through coarse sieve. says
California Fruit Grower To every ten
pounds of pulp add half As much sugar,
an even tablespoonful Of cinnamon, heap
ing ies>pooufut each of cloves. spice and
pepper. a grated nutmeg and two quarts
VI vinegar Boil slowly till IL is as thick
Z, ea,elup oge ut to be. then bottle.
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Veterans at Gettysburg Sunday.

GGtrl-ttEr, Pa, Sept. l-,-rl,ousand
of veterans. en- route to the NATIONAL en-
campmcnt at Washington, spent the day u
this battle field They came from aimos
every state. but New York ohio. Maine
Connecticut and tolnra,io hid the larges
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CHARGED With forqery.

~. LoI l., sept. lS.--Frank G.. Carlisle.
formerly advcrtisrmeDt cauvasser for va
rios publications here il charged with forg-
ing the naIGc Of f.. " Doiy to abou, $40
90 worth of notes on which he realized
fall value. Carlisle left recently for chi.
caro-