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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
Sheep Farming.

Eastern hill farms will never return II
oldtime productiyeness until again trampled
fed and manfred by sheep. Large tiocks
cannot be kept now, but as fertility of pas
lures increases the numbers may be in
creased gradually unit! high degree of III
tensiye agriculture results Dogs are =
great hindrance to easy success, but ore
they so troublesome and persistent as
wolves and foxes in the days of our ances
tors: Moreover, is it harder to combat
dogs than to take ruinous prices for beef OF
dairy products: If decisive legislation
against dogs cannot be enjoyed at once
there are other means. II bell every
second sheep" says Lltchtield Conn. }
tlockmaster. Bells are not costly, and
never lost sheep with one on, nor
had belled flock attacked" He keeps
TWO focks of twenty or twenty five to clean
pastures for his Jersey cows. Let pair
of Angora goats run with the flock is the
advice of some. They are believed to beat
off with their horns any dog. The Horned
Dorset sheep is also recommended in this
particular.
But most dog depredations are committed
at night, and can be avoided by nightly
folding the flock in the OLD manner prac-
tised by American and Holy Land pioneers.
This calls for less labor than getting the
cows and milking twice each day. Diaries
replaced by fiocks bring great encourage
ment to farmers wives, because they have
less help to board and no milk to take time
and care. The lesseuing of the bill for
hired hands is in itself factor toward sue
cess with sheep. Sheep are invaluable as
cleaners and improvers of land. In reply
to the query, How much do your sheep
return" practical sheepman said TO me
One hundred per cent. in cash from sell
ling wool and lambs, besides doing the
pastures good and paving for all they con
sumo" He does not raise hot house lambs
either; they would make his profit still
greater. Almost any young man can begin
with a small flock and learn to care for in
creasing numbers as his pastures and cir
cumstances permit.-Corr. New York
Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

u
Tina. Maine viii make an indiyiiHal az
hibir ri the Columbian Exposifion at Chi
eaxo Of her fish Is nor an established fact.
Space has been secured for this purpose,
and this fact has awakened great interest
in fishing circles The Maine Commissioner
Of sea and shore fisheries, sptsiing Of the
method OF displaying the specimens, said
that Maine wonld probably exhibit the
greater Grrnker OF her fish by the new pro-
ee-, originated ami Owned by the Denton
Bros OF Wellesley, Mass, ~lsicii IS sail BY
government experts 10 be the best system
vet kno~n for exhibiting nsii. First
sketch il made in sater eoiOrs Of the speel-
men Of fish TO be exhibited, in order to OBJ
tain the proper color AMI shading for the
finished article. The next proceeding Is TO
make mould of the fish shH.b II done in
plaster of paris. From this when once
INSIDE many specimens can be readily taken.
A .ter the mouii has been completed a east
Of the fish /. made with the material dis
covered hs the Messrs. Denton
shiciI although called geiatine
| CONSISTS largely of glae combined with 9th
er ingredients wi iici render tile compound
| neither fu.bl. nor soluble. the action of
heat on it is similar TO tlsat OF heat on leath-
er, II immersed in water the only effect
noticeable is that il swells and increases
| in size.
| After the cast is completed il goes TO the
| dry room where il remains for about the
period of month. when il IS ready for
| painting The eoIoriug is then taken from
| the original sketch. when the fish is ready
| Tor mounting. which is usually done on
anartered oak plaeques. The large fisb
1 kaflzxs in ff, lAa.ep their
weight and the expense. \ peculiar feat
ure of these productions is that they
retain their fexibiliiy for an inlet
mite time. The average price for a
specimen il 500 for all fish that weigh less
than 20 pounds, v bile for these that exceed
this an additional charge of 50 cents for
each pound in excess is made.
| 4 word as to how the specimens are
picked and sent may also be of interest.
| None but fish in the most perfect comb
ton as regards form and color are used
| And when these are taken from the water
each must BE- labelled with the name
plainly written on paper aud placed in
the gills Of each specimen in order to
distinguish the individual. IL Is then
wrapped in smooth Imprinted paper of
several tbickne.ses after which it is again
wrapped in cheeseclofh care being taken
that no foLls occur ia the wrapping. Then
it is carefully packed IN finely broken ice
and sawdust and shipped by express.
| As it is greatly in the interest of the
Maine fishermen that comprehensive ex-
hibit of the most important Of her fisl be
| shown; il is to he hoped that they will
assist the board of Worlds Fair managers
| in securing specimens from which to obtain
| casts. All inquiries IA this connection
made to Gen. e. Z. Marocks, Portland,
Me-, or DIR. +. W Gould, Searsport, OF
Hon. A. X. Bixby, Skowhegan, will receive
| urompt attention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

Notwithstanding the many bcreavemcnts
AMI disappointment which have lately
fallen to the lot of President Harrison, he
has manfuly girded on the armor of duty
and it Is expected that his message will be
ready for presentation to Congress on
Tuesday next. If there are any who expect
that it will be in any sense Il retraction or
cveu>a modification of his formerly ex-
pressed views on public questions they are
sure to be disappointed. Protection, rec
iprocty, the upbuildng of the American
navy and merchant marine. the rights of
American citizenship abroad and the exac-
ton of due respect for our flag the world
over will receive from him the same stanch
advocacy which has marked his former
state papers. Neither the Republican
President nor the Republican party will re-
,rea, from the principles that have won the
support of the people in the past and will
win il again
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

Shall REDUCE ms stock snsi sell mr. nay
Or sell more than eomr1sous Iafrr the
present circumstances s.iorr crop an With
hay af fnsns sixteen 10 twenty dollars per
ton, there is strong temptation 10 seil-
The farmer needs money and nor IS the
opportunity he says, SO Il Is for those wno
have il 20 spare but the danger IS that Elany
viii be teinp,.-.i 10 part wish bay they can
not or oughs lot 10 spare 4 eerraia amount
IF hxy must t-. fed oar vn the farm IN
orl.r 10 keep Us its fertility or, If selSi, rs
equiv Af-nt pat back in the shape OF
manure. ashes or commercial feriihzers-
With ns.nHr. at - 80 to 500 per cord
il Is more question OF distance to haul
the same thaa price 10 determine whether
tie farmer can afford to sril his hay AMI
buy that kind of dressing. Ii is easy
enough for every farmer to figure that
out for himself How about ashes.
Well ashes, that Il. COOL hard wood
ashes, ieaehe,i or gnleaehed. are an e1-
eelient fertilizer, but respond 10 their use
only when il Is deficient in potash
Moreover COOL, clsan. hard wood ashes
are difficult 70 obtain because more soft
wool and more coal is burned than
formerly. Can / obtain a good article.
how far TO haul them ani does my sof'
need this special fertilizer at this par
tiegIar time must settle this point. And
uow what about commercial fertilizers:
don't know much. but enough TO war
RANT me ia not recommending An I'M
limited use OF them Many Of the hay
farmers of Sidney are using special
grass fertilizers, re-plowing. re-seeding
and re.lressiny their lands every four or
five wears with an application of 1900 to
aoeU pounds PER acre. and like the plan as
being less expensive than hoed crops and
heavier dressing.
As a rule commercial fertilizers are 3
special ma"ure for special crops anil pay
best wI,, n literally used in truck farming
near large business centres, but il may sur
prise some TO learn that Aroostook county
uses annually far larger quantity of com
merciai fertilizers for potato raising than
any other county in Maine. sfhousanls OF
tons 20 into Thai county every year
Now If il pay the Aroosiook farmer To
use il literally in the production of tt'
most important crop of that county, will il
not paw the kennebec county farmer to use
it literally in the production of hay, the
mos, important crop here: Yes, if he i,
near Il good hay market and canno, reasiil,
turn his hay into mill, butter, beef. pork
of mutton, bat nevertheless | would say
60 slow. The selling of hay year after
year without an equivalent is a ruinous
practiee-W. p. Atherton, in llalIuwel
Register.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

Canon Farrar has been quoted recently as
saying that, II all the book. IN the World
we're in blaze, those that he would hasten
10 snatch from the flames would be- the
Bible, the Imitation ~ Christ my Thoma'
a KempisJ !, Homer. .tschyius, Thueydides
Tscitus, Virgil, Marcus Aurelius. Dante
shakeaueare Milton. Wortlsw orth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

some Of the large cities are adopting the
practice of imposing license tax on posters
put up in conspicuous places about their
streets. They dislike the idea of making
their streets one continuous .ignboari of
public advertisements. and believe II they
are to be so used revenue should be de-
n sed from IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

The number of national banks in opera
ton October 3lst last was 1888. with an
aggregate capital of $685., SOS ,GI,. Their
surplus and undivided profits amounted to
$40, 52i. 70, and the individual deposits
were 81 .7G5 l22 ,9s5. Their total resources
were 50 so, 0s4 s97. Their circulation
outstanding shows net increase for the
yepr Of $40, ~ ,22G and the gold held by
them increased as compared with that held
September %, 1891, ,9oI.ll Their
surplus and profits increased during the
year 81 6G3 ,u20, and their individual de-
posts, slT7. I04. 902
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
MAINE F.RMlNG NOTES.

The annual meeting of the Fast Somer-
set Agricultural Society was held in Hart
land last week and the following officers
were elected: J. 7. Longley, Pres; \. p.
Turner Y. P: c. Blake, ri Y. p; T. A.
Linn, Sec; P. X. Taylor, Asst Sec, :Chss.
Rowell, Coli. and Treas: +. W. Thomp-
son. c. Mason, NJ DYER, \. F. Buker. Thos.
Fuller, trustees. G NJ. Lancey, Sec, and
=. l.. Mayo, Treas, declined to serve
iourar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
MAINE GOSSIP.


cur farmers piant-and warm brown soil
And -un and rain reward their toll.
TIL DER the his Mpl smiling plans,
Wave grasses sweet aud g1ldcn grains,
Ana stately ranks nf rushing corn.
md erin,Aon fruits. OF sun-ii,ny born.
,,ar farmers reap-gaunt Hunger hides.
Md white winged Commerce thrive and rides
Throughout the wide w0rld's vast domain.
with Peace and Plenty ~ her train,
4 nd " bells ring II, every hearth,
A nd grateful incense hrDods the earth.
Mrs &. j. Herring. PiscaiaIuis oh,er,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

The present Legislature of Alabama
promises tc make it lively for the railroads
In that state According to bills introduced,
40 freight trains except those carrying
y ri-hable freight Will be allowed 10 run on
a sunday salaried railroad commissioners
may examine the companies books at any
tHre and make what passenger and freight
rate. they please.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

The testimony of ex-presdent Weihe of
the Amalgnmated Association of iron and
steel workers in the Homestead investiga-
ton is deserving a careful consideration.
Most of our labor troubles, he said. ARE
caused 5y foreigners who cannot speak the
American language and are unacquainted
with American ideas, aud who cannot be
taught the highest duties of American citi-
zenship. | think the general government
should take prompt measures TO stop unre-
stricted immigration The labor organiza-
tons would sustain any party in enacting a
law to remedy this evil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

reboaDled and fell twenty-five fee, from
the plate The charge vas 20 i-2 pounds
Of Dupont brown hexsgonal posaer. The
test ~as witnessed by Commodore Folgers
chief Of the ordnance bureau ard Lieut.
Hes.e, military asuiehe of the German ie-
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

The Lon'lon dispatch to the effect that
there 10 greater abundance Of wheat in
Enzisnd than there has been for some
years explains the low price. Abundance
and low prices always 20 together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

We are in receipt of an anonymous CON-
munication in the familiar hand of well
known Augusta Democrat informing us
that screw is fair diet when nothing else
is procurable. know /; from thirty years
experience. Il must certainly be conceded
that man with this experience is well
qualified to judge of the true quality of
crow as an article of diet; but
what burden of iniquity the
Democracy has been under to be forced
by the American people to wander all these
long. long wears through the tangled depths
of the political wilderness about the upper
waters of Salt river. Four wears ago the
country permitted it to emerge for a while
and stand upon the banks of the jordan;
hut after = critical scrutiny of its Janus face
could see no signs of Improvement and
remsnded it again TO obseurity. And now
another trial is to he granted il, we doubt
not with similar results. We do not know
George what you mean by Not in it, un-
less 1t be tina, yon are not candidate for
the post Office. II this be so we are glad
10 hear it. There are enough without you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

One OF the New York Cleveland organs
announces that there Is an ''irrepressfbie
conflict between the Cleveland and the Hill
aarphy varieties Of politics" There may
b. now. bnt month ago things we're very
4sSarsnf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

The joint committee on opening eere-
monies Of the Columbian Worlds Fair have
practically decided To invite Oliver Wendell
Eiolme. to write the ode for the celebration
At the opening Of the Worlds Fair next
Nav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

There promises TO be lively fight in the
kansa. I.eyi.is,ure rbis winter over the
s@natorship. M three Of the parties are
making every point count toward farther
fng marty suceass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03


Augusta people seem to be enjoying gen
eral cool h alth notwithstanding VIZ
weather is not what would be termed hea''n'
ful. One physician says that thus far 'n'
fall he has hal nine eases of typhoid is'e''
some of them being very serious i"''
are all conyalescin2 and be has had no cav
for the past two weeks. Another p'V'
stefan speaking OF the fact tha' ''e'.
wa. new case Of scarlet Fever
Hs!Iowcll said he considered the iae' ."''
II ere had been so little scarlet fever ~ ~
ga.,a during the past FIVE years qn"e
markaL.c. lie did not think there NJ
been two dozen eases Of scarlet fever "
Augusta for the rs,t Eve years ms ply
sician though, it possible TO entirely ei'e,'
inmate scarlet fever wiih proper meinc''
adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

Grand Army men here say that among
he candidates for department commander
at the coming &. A. X. election will h.
Wainwright s. Gushing, of Dover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

They have some of that Sunny Side.
creamery butter, choice, at S. s. William,
4 Sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

The building occupied by Dearborn's
barber shop has been newly painted and
does not now afford unpleasant contrast
alongside Riverside block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

Fridays weather destroyed sleighiny anil
good skating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

DR.. Scott Hill, while standing in the post.
office yesterday, was tripped up by dog
and thrown heavily to the floor. ltwm
feared that wrist was sprained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

road machine was run over the electric
roads tracks yesterday to clear them from
mud and slush anticipating freeze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

Mrs burlington of Belfast, a worker in
the Woman's Temperance League. at a
recent meeting of that order, expressed a
hope that Maine women would soon found
home for girls which would be for them
what Good Will Farm is for boys. Mrs.
Burlington has her mind made up on a
farm near Searsport, which she believes is
suited for this very plan. 1t would be a
good scheme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

Swinging doors are TO be put In at the
landing of the main entrance to the Opera
House. This will be appreciated by the
patrons and prevent cold dranghts that have
proved quite annoying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

At the last meeting of the Augusta Loan
and Building Association II quarterly din.
dend of per cent. was declared. II Wa
voted to limit the sale of shares for the
next quarter at 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

The artificial rsisaasaing experiments
are TO be- abandoned a. unsuccessful and
imnracficabie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

4 detachment of the Sons of Veterans
will appear in the Fair Rebel" uuds,
command of Capt Cooper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

Pianoforte and organ tuning Mr. =. :.
Grave, of Portland will be in Augus.a -
Monday Dec. 9Th, and following w.
Orders for tuning to be leit WIN M ~
or ,apist Of Saint Marks. ~ Oak ''f'e''
xyn....fIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

Portland Advertiser There seems 10
be quite steady demand for Maine prod
ucts the year through and November has
seen no exception TO the rule Now
that our ice and lumber is nearly
all shipped for this season and other
products are having their turn, many car
loads are being shipped through here to
New York, while the steamers from Port
land carry thousands of Christmas trees to
the metropolis, AMI occasionally Il sailing
vessel is loaded with everyreens. Then
too there is scarcely train goes through
here but has one or more deer among the
freight or express. Thirteen handsome
deer and caribou went through gu the Pull
man Monday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

2-Dun,on. the leading phofosraP.a
makes hi. finest grade OF cabinet Pm, -
graphs for g., 30 per doz.. from NOV. II
81, now f,r holiday work, before inc -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

Mr.. W. II. Getchell, who has been in
charge of the Fuller observatory, has lef,
for this season and the glasses have been
taken out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

A abolhstic test Of plates,,for two barbetts
Of the cruiser Maine, now being built at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard, was held al Reding
ton proving grounds "Wednesday, and re-
suited in the acceptance of all of the twenty
three plates, The plates are of nickel steel,
hut not Harveyizest The one subjected to
shs test was 10 inches thick. Three shots
we're fred. The weights of the pro-
jeciiles were $50 pounds and the velocity
las0 feet PCT second. The penetration was
10 81 inches, 10 IL inches, and 10 inches
respectively. No cracks were developed.
The eject On the plate was q conical hole
with frinsed rim an inch high on the out
side. The Arst sye psejectiles used were
Hskzsr proiectiles and the last was ST.
ChAmond shell. In each case TIN, projecsile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

Mr.. II. II. Bachelor has five inbred
Knox mare that is broader" to be proud
of. She was driven Ii miles in two hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

The Winthrop Street Quartet go to Read.
field next Friday evening to sing for the
Masonic entertainment to be given under
the auspices of La Fayette Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

II is understood that on the 18th of this
month meeting of the stockholders Of the
Commercial Union Telegraph Company Of
Maine will be held to take action on pro-
posed lease to the Postal Union Telegraph
Company for a term of 90 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

The Carbon Republican is making an
effective plea in behalf of a new system of
sewerage for that lively town and its efforts
are bound to result successfully. The Re-
publican recognizes the danger to valuable
lives from lack of it aua 1t will make
other citizens there come TO its way of
thinking. too.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

In what Maine paper did we read yester-
day that We were not to have another Indian
summer this year. sure:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

November registered at the Maine State
College was 36 II. as compared with S6.s9
in 1891 and the rain fall was fifteen and a
half inches against two inches 10 1891.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

The week opened with dust and closes !,
Slush
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

The steamer Labrador which sailed from
Portland Friday. took as Il part of its
freight fifteen Thousand barrels of apples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03


The Pejepsco, Historical Society. Brun-
swick. has purchased the oil Congrega-
tional vcstry in that town for Il permanent
home and depository for its museum and
library. The price paid was $1,000, anil it
will cost about $500 to put it in condition
for the soeiety's use. There will then re-
mann debt of about 800 upon 1t which il
is hoped friends of the society will quickly
make up. 4 late contribution for this pur-
pose has just been received from Mr..
George l.. Packard of Philadelphia,
an old Brunswick boy. who says
in his letter: There are bold. bad towns
that ought to desire to forget their past, but
Brunswick can have no such craving for
oblivion. Some day. Maine Macaulay
will give the history of the State an adequate
and attractive setting forth, and he will be
grateful to the men and women of Bruins
wick who have helped to keep alive the
story of typical New England town, from
its earliest years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
j Ssas yNaiters.

The Small Boy's Labor Of Love.
lie smilingly turns the srindston,
Although his dinner waits;
Oh. he works awsy with pleasure.
For he's sharpening his skates.
-luck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

Lovers of fine music will be pleased to
learn tina, vesper services at the Unitarian
church will be resumed to morrow evening
ut o'clock and will be continued on the
first Sunday evening of each month. In
addition to the music will be short addre"
by TN. ma afar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

One of two big elm trees in front of the
nitarian church in Saco was planted by
Rev DIR. J. T. Nichols when he first came
to that city fifty years ago. DIR. Nichols
tree is the one nearest Main street. He
planted ii because he thought the other,
which was then a pretty good sized tree,
should have mate. Both trees are now
so nearly the same size that one would be-
lieye they were planted at the same time.