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Arizona republican., 1893-01-20
7 OUR COTTAGE HOMES.
Plans and Specifications for 0
 Two-Story House.
Thirteen Hundred aad Fifty Dollars, H Expended Judiciously, wiii Produce Re- InarkabIe Rosults-Building Ma
 teriaIs to Be Employed.

This very pretty house can be built for S1 $50, upon rubble foundation. It is faG two-story and contains seven rooms--three on the first floor and four on the second. The rooms on the first floor are us follows: Parlor 1211x13 feet; sitting-room, 1sKx17]6; kitchen 12xl21S; and pantry 51SX7 feet; The rooms on the second floor are cham bers, 1215x13 feet l2X15 feet, 10X1l feet and sJfx0jS, each chamber having a large closet.
 The vestibule is 4%x51 feet; front veranda 7]5yl0 feet; rear porch 513X6H. The parlor contains a fireplace with a wood mantel and is divided from the ves- tipule and sitting-room by cased open ings. The stairs to the second floor lead from the sitting-room, the sittlng-
Arizona republican., 1893-01-20

run under the floor is shown at II. the steps from the run to the floor auove being shown at K. Vcntilators are SS, and T is small door leading outside. The covered run has hinged door, which can be raised or lowered as de. sired. The roof may be of tarred felt. or any suitable roofing material, and the lights in the windows of the GOV. cred run may be of oiled muslin or glass. It is very snug and convenient poultry house, giving plenty of room for roosting and exercise. Farm and Preside.
Arizona republican., 1893-01-20
A rwo-sroRY HOUSE FOR 1850.

A ANO~olOh1 i~ONoh FOlk Cl,ooO' room has bay built at one end of the room, with high stained glass win dow.
 The kitchen has maple floor, sink and stairs leading to cellar.
 The house is pipcd for gas and fur mace. The trim will be plain with cor uer and base blocks, painted color to suit the owner.
 The floor of the pantry to be maple, and the floor of the vestibule red oak. There will be two coats of plaster, one rough coat and one plaster of paris hard-hnish coat.
 The studs are 2X4; joist, 2Xl0; wall plates, 2Xl2; rafters, 2XG, and sill through center of house, SHl0. The en- tire house will be sheathcd with matched flooring and building paper over it. The first story walls lcXterior) up to the holding overhead of first story windows will be I-inch o. G. siding with mitcred corners, and the second story walls lex terior) will be shingles laid inches to the weather. The shingles on the side and roof will be of cedar.
 The apex of the gables will have composition carving, All stained glass is to cost S..aO per square foot. The chiuneys above the roof will be of red pressed brick, laid in cement mortar to match tRe brick. All glass will be American double thick. The front door and vcstibule door will have glass r2uals.
 The first story is Q feet in the clear; the second story feet inches, and the cellar feet. The siding on the house will be painted gray with white
Arizona republican., 1893-01-20
RABBIT AND DUCK.
Must First Raise the Wind.

Mrs. Suburban-Do you raise your own vegetables?
 Mrs. Howson Lott-We can only afford to pay the rent of the cottage and grounds this year; but next year we shall be well enough off to be able to raise few tomatoes and such things. -Philadelphia Item.
Arizona republican., 1893-01-20
Judiciat Humor.

Justice Guffy-What's your occupa- tion, prisoner?
 McTatters-It's an author I am, your honor.
 Justice Guffy-H'm! What do you write-begging letters?-Puck
Arizona republican., 1893-01-20

is also sxlO feet, giving total space of sx20 feet. In the illustration, A is the door, opening into a passageway, B, and C is passageway into the room, D showing the partition. E is the roost, and F is drop board under the roost, the nest being shown at G. A
Arizona republican., 1893-01-20
COMFORT POULTRY HOUSE.
It Provides Ample Room for Exercise in
 Winter.

IL Provides Ample Room for Exercise in
 Winter.
 The illustration, styled the Comfort poultry house" by the designer Capt. Phillips, of Chicago, and the general outline is made plain in the cut It keeps the fowls warm in winter and provides ample room for exercise, giv- ing plenty of floor space. The house is GJ{ feet at the back, 6 feet at the bend of the roof, 2I feet at the beginning of the covered run and foot at the front end of the covered run. The house proper is SxlO feet, and the covered run
Arizona republican., 1893-01-20
Sly Dog.

Spatts-IIow on earth did Hilow get to be such favorite with Mrs. Small? He doesn't pay his board in advance, does he?
 Skidds-No. He's always two weeks behind, but he frequently asks for a second helping of prunes.-Truth.
Arizona republican., 1893-01-20
Sublime Charity.

q saw you stulling cotton in your ears awhile ago." said St. Peter to the Recording Angel. What was that for?"
 Its little idea of my own. saw fat man getting ready to brush his own shoes. Life
Arizona republican., 1893-01-20
Mystery IXpIained.

"Why is Miss B. wearing black?'
 ''She is in mourning for her hus- band"
 Why, she never had n husband" That is why she mourns. She is grieving over the husband that she hasn't got. "-TeXaS Siftings.
Arizona republican., 1893-01-20
Truly Good.

Harry--Are you singing in the choir now?
 Howard - No. I have joined the church.-Texas Siftings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

The most conspicuous thing abou, Grover
Cleveland is his colossal egotism THIS il
apparent in every move that he makes, and
is responsible for not few of his buntlers
II VA. this predominant trait in his charac-
ter that led him to withdraw the Hawaiian
treaty and has caused him to telegraph the
United States legation At St Petersburg to
stop all negotiations in regard to the extra
diton treaty between the United States and
Russia. and endeavor to have the whole
matter referred back to him. Now
both of these matters were settled
under the administration of a man infinitely
broader ADLER and wiser than Grover Cleve-
land. His interference will serve no
purpose save to ieopsrdixc and possibly
.ubvert important interests Of the nation.
But this is no concern to him. lie is ILL.,
ing to risk the welfare of the country il he
be. thereby. enabled to say, later on, n
did It," A prominent army officer stationed
at Warrington thus summed up the differ
snces between Benjamin Harrison
and Grover Cleveland in their
methods of exercising executive fune-
tons. President Harrison has very able
cabinet and he refers To its members all
matters that pertain to their departments.
lie thus frees himself from an enormous
load of detail. and secures opportunity to
consider the affairs of the nation as u
whole. and in their relations TO the affairs
Of other governments. lie obtains in this
way, a chance for breadth of view, upon
all the important questions that per-
tain to his great office. Grover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04
- ~
Grass Is King.


'tpis fphh ~ thEAiF-
Next in importance to the divine profu-
sion of water, light. and air--those three
physical facts which render existence pos
sible---may be reekoned the universal bene-
ticence of grass. Lying in the sunshine
among buttercups and dandelions of May
scarcely higher in intelligence than minute
tenants of that mimic wilderness, our ear
Hest recollcctions are of grass; and when
the fi,fal fever is ended and the foolish
wrangle of the market and the forum is
closed. grass heals over the scar which our
descent into the bosom of the earth made.
and the carpet of the infant becomes the
blanket of the dead.
Grass is the forgiveness of na.ure--her
constant henedicfion. Fields trAmpled with
hattie, saturated with blood. torn with the
ruts of cannon. grow green again with grass,
and carnage is forgotten. Streets aban-
doned BY traffic become grass-growu, like
rural lanes, and are obitersted. Forests
decay. harvests perish, flowers vanish. but
grass 10 immortal. Belesguered by the
sallen hosts Of winter it withdrsws into the
impregnable fortress of its suhterranean
vitality and energies upon the solicitation
of spring. Sown by the winds, by WANDER
ing birds. propsgated by the subtle horti-
culture of the elements which are its min
listers and servants, il softens the rude out
lines of the world. II evades the soli-
tades of deserts, climbs the inaecess-
ible slopes and pinnacles of noun
tains. modifes the history, character, and
destiny Of nations. Unobtrusive and pa
tent. it has immortal vigor and aggression.
Banished from the thoroughfAre and field
it bides it, time to return, and when viei-
lance 10 RELAXED or the dynasty has perished
il silently resumes the throne from which it
has been expelled but which it never abdi-
Gates. Ii bears no biazonry of bloom to
charm the senses With fragrance or splen-
dor. but its Aomely hue is more enchanting
than the lily or the rose. 1t yields NO fruit
in earth or air. vet should its harvest fail
for single year famine would depopalate
the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04
Give the Old War Horse a Chance at the Crib

Editors Of the feHasisr Journai,
wish to say word through your col
umns. upon the pernicious system that has
thus far prevailed in the distribution of fed
eral offices in this State. Although life
long Democrat, | am not an office seeker
and can, therefore, speak freely
without being open to the charge
Of being sore head. thought
when the Democratic party scored its mag
nifcent victory last fall, that oId-tinie
Democrats, who had never faltered in their
allegiance to party. but who stood sturdily
by it with answering devotion through the
many long years when it was in the minor
ity. aud defeat followed defeat. that Dem.
ocrats of this class would receive the first
attention at the hands of the exccu-
tive whom these votes elected. Little
did dream to ever see Democratic Pres
ident ignoring lifelong Democrats to dis
pense leading positions IN his gift
among hungry horde of ex-Republi-
can sore heads. II is certainly not an edi-
flying spectacle. II any class of men de-
serve recognition at the hands of
Grover Cleveland it is certainly not those
who are Democrats for revenue only, as
they were formerly Republicans for the
same purpose, but those who have been
Democrats because they believed in Demo
Cracy. and whose allegiance has been con-
slant since they became of age. These
are the men who have done the work
and deserve the reward, and fail to see
why they should be ignored by chief cx-
eeutive who calls himself Democrat. II
Mr.. Cleveland desires to jeopardize the
interests of his party, by driving from its
ranks its old time workers. he is certainly
in good way to accomplish his purpose.
Is this Democratic or Mugwump adj
miui-traionH Thus far the indications are
that it Is the latter. If such he the case,
in heavens name let it be frank enough
to discard the good old name
democrat and sail under its true
colors. II there has been an old time
Democrat appointed to office in this State
to date | confess that the fact has escaped
my attention. do not pick up daily pa
per now but what find more or less eI-
tended list of Republican renegates upon
whom the President has bestowed official
fasors. 1t is growing monotonous. and lots
of US are beginning to wonder if, in the
course of events, and the fuliness of time a
few Democrats may succeed in obtaining a
little official recognition.
LIFELONG DEMOCRAT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

The Eastern Argus announces that al
though Secretary Morton has not been say
ing much he has done good deal. During
the past two weeks he has removed the
pork inspectors and the veterinary surgeons
vhose duty Il Was to look for pleuro-pneu-
monia in cattle. The removal of these off,
cials is saving the government, in salaries
slsa,ooo year" We should certainly say
that this is a very short sighted economy
Ga account of lack Of proper inspection.
American pork was for number Of years
shut out Of the German and French mar
kets. Under Republican rule, and . pro-
mice that there should Be no further cause
for complaint, these two magnificent mar
kets were again opened to the pork exports
1T this country, thereby vastly beneHtine
American farmers. Is il the part Of wis
dom, i il economy. to take measures thai
are veil calculated to lose to the agricultural
classes Of this country such . valuable ID.
vAntsses We confess that il does NOT appea,
to ~ in that lishs. We do not think. eithe,
that 4 i he PAT Of wise stAtesmanship ID
dsesease in any degree The safeeuaed,
asainse - spresd Of the dread p,euro-pneu,
nie ansee American herds. If the state
- = he ARsas i = Be- dsps.saed upsa
- - tAink h = = trutAfal = h l. possibl.
~ sassag Denecrstic pspers TO Be il i pain
FAM arnnstws th.e c. 49, !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04
Pain the Teacher.

sorrow. mex, 10y. is what we ought to pray for.
A., next TO peace, We profit most from pain"
The best, however is considered none
too good for free born American citizens
and the pursuit of joy and peace, as the
constituent of happiness. is one of the in
alienable rights claimed for all men in the
immortal Declaration of Independence.
Mr.. Henry l.. Weed of Belfast. Me-, has
had exceptional success in the pursuit of
that without which. in general, neither en-
joyment nor happiness is possible, good
health. He is a young man who. for thir-
teen years. had been afflicted with rheuma-
tism. Indigestion, and cough, which last
was so constant and troublesome, particu-
larry since a severe attack of La Grippe,
that he was spprehensive of con-
sumption,--two members of his
family having died of that disease.
He suffered almost constantly from rheu-
mstism, which particularly affected his right
foot, to such an extent that he wss fire.
quently unable to work for days and even
weeks at a time. He had been treated by
many regular physicians and had expended
a large amount of money. for various popu-
lar patent medicines without receiving any
benefit from either. He says:
Saturday evening, Jan. IS, last, my
right foot was SO swollen and painful that
could hardly stand upon it; and. on the
Recommendation of Mr. r. H. Moody.
druggist, of Belfast, bought of him one
bottle each Of Rodolfs Discovery and
Emulsion and commenced their use.
Within "a hours the swelling had subsid-
ed and the pain ceased, and l have not
been troubled with either since. have
not been free from rheumatism 20 long
1t any time during the past thirteen year,.
Nv stomach trouble has materially i'm
proved and is still improving. My cough
has almost entirely ceased. I have now
taken three bottles each Of the Discovery
and Emulsion, and am continuing their use.
Ny general health is much improved and l
have increased in weight; my appetite 10
better and my capacity for work much in
creased. In Short am nov in better health
than ever before within my recollection ,and
ascfibe il altogether to The wonderfully
beneficial effect of The truly remarkable
remedies of the Rodolph Medicine Co. 4
have paid the full price for all - t1ese
uhich { have taken. ard voluntarily give
this teaaimanial for The hene1t = thoe vho
nay iii y saAssing = ! have suGeFed.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

The communication from fe-long
Democrat in another column vigorously
voices the disgust Of de boys who, hay-
ING labored for many years in tte Demo
orstic vineyard. are now thrust aside with
out official nourishments, while the invading
hosts Of spoil hunters-who formerly called
themselves Republicans, are permitted to
giut themselves upon the federal patronage.
Il is certainly a narrowing situation and we
da not blame our correspondent for protest
ihs against it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

The committee appointed by the Cony
High School to present the advantages Of
Augusta as a place at which to hold The
third annual championship games OF the
NJ. !. s. A. A. before the executive com
mittee next Saturday. are leaving no stone
unturned to win the vote. One sub-eom'
mittee is looking after hotel rates, another
those Of the transportation lines. while
third is at work on Water street securing
subscriptions to paper providing guar
aniec fund against any possible deheh
the field Jay expenses il i, ia held In ~
gusta. The boys have met with much ca
70 far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

II il not believed that Lord Sackvilie
West will meet Minister Bayard with
u brass band upon his arrival a, Lon
don. His Lorjship will not be
likely to forget the CELEBRITY with which
he va. elected from this country for polit-
zeal effect. His case will always be- notable
chiefly because II furnishes about the first
and only instance in which President Cleve-
iand used a firm tone in dealing with a for
zion ,,nwcr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

Typhus fever il reported 70 have made
iss appearance in Montreal. II IL certainly
to be hoped that prompt measures will be
taken by the authorities there to prevent its
spread. Our own State IL 80 connected
With Montreal, By way Of travel and traffic,
as to be quite seriously menaeed by this
terrible disease II il should once obtain a
footboh there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

is an honor conferred upon only a favored
few. But every lady of the land may have
ready access to the Queen of Remedies-
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Once
known. always valued friend. 1t promises
to positively cure every form Of weakness
peculiar to women, and confirms this pro-
mise BY written guarantee Of satisfaction
guaranteed in every case, or money re-
turned. This Royal Remedy is carefully
prepared for ,con,sR only, and its efficiency
is vouched for by countless happy homes
and countless thousands of testimonials A
trial will convince You that it il invaluable
in correcting all irregularities and weak
nesses for which il il designed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

There really seems to bc no snnleifhi
reason why the original declaration Of In
dependence and contribution Of the ! ni'ed
State. should not be permitted to form the
feature of the exhibit of the State depart
mont at the Columbian Exposition. Ger
tslhly no documents in the eide worhi
would be of more general interest to ylsi'
turs Mt the great fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04
STATE NEWS.


CHINA,
The spring term of the High School is in
successful operation in charge of Miss
Flora NJ, Brown. graduate of Kent's Hill.
The primary department is in care of Miss
George Hunnewell of this place.-Mr. w.
Il. Ward, chairman of the new board OF
selectmen, has fitted up an office in the
same building with the town clerk, for
meetings of the board and transaction of
town business. This will be a convenience
as all town books and papers are thus kept
in one place.--The travelling is not bad yet.
our young men are taking spring
leave. The following went last week
Will Woodsum, son of J. \. Woodsum, A.
j. Dutton, son of C. F. button, and ID. N
Norton, son of Owen Norton; all have gone
to Massachusetts. G. NJ. Jones, who
has lived on the Gould farm for the last
two years, has removed his goods to
Unity. The farm has been bought and is
to be occupied by Ernest q. Taylor
A recent letter from California says tina,
Mel Taylor is engaged in building saw
mill aud putting in the machinery. and thai
his father is assisting somewhat. They are
from China.-Mr. Frank Robbins and wife
are to have charge of the town farm for the
ensuing year They formerly had charge
and gave excellent satisfaction. The wife
of the present superintendent. Mrs. Fred
Bragg, has been quite sick, and they could
no longer remain.
BRANCH Mills.
T. W. BRIGHAM receives more favorable
news from his daughter, Mrs. Dodge Of
Blaine. who has been so sick. His daugh
"a, Me- Wh,tD,arr and soma from Wor
cester, have been here the past tSo weeks
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Aldred are at Mrs
Aldreds father's.--Edgar E. Dove, eldest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

President Cleveland has already APP
pointed several prominent editors to posi-
lions Of trust in the public sersiee--among
them Samuel f.. Morse, editor of that vebe-
uient Cleveland paper, the indianapolis
sentinel. The Boston Herald will please
net. however. that no Republican paper
Ia. a. yet been asinine enough to charge
him With substituting" the press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

The great unvashsd, who do the h'is-
Ting on election day, appear to be getting
very little recognition at the hands Of Mr.
Cleveland. II is an ansolysd problem who
will do tina, sort Of work four years hence.
II would be rough indeed for the members
Of the official kid glove brigade to stooP 50
iow--but il really looks as If Il would have
tn .u,u. In that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

The numerous friends of George ]. Al
len of the American Express office in this
city, will be pleased to learn that he has 20
far recovered from his recent serious in.
ness as to be out. His frs, appearance
down town was made Saturday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04
TOWN ELECTIONS.

GRAND ISLE-Assessnrs and seiec,men, IrH,i-
r9oard. Isai Thibodesu. Rosemau sanfason; clerk,
pennts Cyr { ea.urer, florent Cormfer school
nmittse Dennis cyr. Arthur Cyr. R~mi PloBrd.
Money appropriated, ESQ: For schools. $50;
highways $40. support vi poor, 100; other pnr-
poses, GO,
A>iIfANp-Assessors and sciectmen. r. q.
Dupn L. Coffin George II. NcNslly; clerk. W. Z.
BRIGHAM; treasurer +. u. Mckay school .np-
erviser, W. A. Vinal. Money APPROPRIATED Fur
100; other purposes, ye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04
No Good Argument Against II.


Woman's suffrage question is making
progress. The measure was defeated in the
Honse at Augusta. Tuesday. by barely nine
votes. II will come in time and that as soon
~. women OF Maine are in earnest for it, \
larger fraction of men of the State are
ready to confer the authority than there are
of women ready to take the responsibility
upon themselves. There can be no good
argument against the right of women to vote
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Vice Versa.


Mr.. Croker thinks his private Interests
are not public business. Nonsense, Mr..
Croker, Turn about is fair play. For
years you have made public business your
nriYat. interssts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

The Huntington Company has decided to
continue its red letter sale" one week Ion
ger. This will give desired opportunity
for many to purchase at the desired prices,
who did not find it convenient to do SO last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

A party of prominent business men and
local capitalists are seriously considering
the proposition of erecting modern hotel
in central location on State street, to cater
to the summer aud Legislative trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

Word was received yesterday of the death
of Edgar A. Dow of Branch Mills, Moua.,
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

The crop Of Democratic sore-heads Is go
ing To be- very heavy this year. Much OF Il
has been moved 30 early, that ]: will 90 nm
der cover In very mnsty condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-04-04

Prof. George b. Files, principal of the
Lewiston High School, was in town Satur.
day visiting old friends, of whom he has
many here, having been generally popular
during his long term at the head of the Cony
High School.