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Joel Chandler Harris is, 10 some re-
spects, a man of peculiaritieS While The
majority of suthurs choose the morning
hours for work, and consider writing at
night as deadly TO good results the author
of Uncle Remus" just reverses things.
and seems to get on comfortably we'll.
After the evening dinner Harris is fond Of
q romp with his children, of which he has
six. This playtime will often last until Q
or 10 o'clock, and then the suthor takes
up the evening paper. After this he is
ready for work. and settles down to il
when the house is all quiet.
His home is in West End. = suburb Of
Atlanta, Ga, and when the house was
built there WAS added a large and airy
study at the top Of the house, where ''all
my literary work shall be done" said Har-
ris But there it ended. 1t was comfort
ably fitted up. but while these ''tixing-ups"
were going on Harris used the family sit
ting-room for his den. He liked it so well
that he did not care to change. aud the
study at the top OF the house has Lever
been used.
Joel Chandler Harris is, in every sense,
q domestic man. Society never sees him,
although ii beckons to him constantly; to
the theatre he is almost as great a strang-
er, although good play will occasionally
bring him out. He does his magazine and
book work purely as recreation from his
newspaper writing, at which he is engaged
during the day. He reads much, especially
anything appertsining to the life, career
or the days of Abraham Lincoln. whom he
regards as the central figure of American
history.
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A Domestic Writer'S Luncheon.

Whether those who write our domestic
reality good cooks themselves. is ques-
ton often discussed among housewives,
writes +. W. Box for the Boston Journal $
"Women's Corner" As q famous poet
wrote one of his most beautiful sonnets
on Early Rising" while lying in bed at 3
O'Clock in the afternoon, so 1t has often
been thought that our culinary writers fire.
qnenty lack in themselves what they. in
their books, seek to teach others.
| mentioned this u a famous domestic
writer last week, and she responded to my
challenge By an invitation To \ luncheon,
every course of which she promised to
prepare herself, while every article placed
on the table would be Of her own market.
Ing and selection. Eight frietd> a+re in
vited t. the luncheon, and must conf.s :
that never sat down II a mpte Il li.htful
ard succe->fui board
The hostess had carried out H., PROMISE
that the entire luncheon should be. made
with her own hands, and went beyond this
by decorating the room and setting the
table herself, unassisted by maid or ser
want.
The room was radiant with spring flow-
ers, the windows being so shaded with
green vines as to allow just sufficient sun
light to stream through to give pleasure
The table was certainly picture. In the
centre of the white tsblecloth was a cir
cular mirror, upon which was fine cut
glass bowl filled and trailing over with
white and green flowers. This was thanked
/ on either side by candelabra OF massive
silver, in which burned green candles.
At each cover was a fringei square of
4 light green silk. with card Of bark in
scribed with the name OF the guest Be
side each plate was bunch of pipe stem
rolls, tied with green aud white ribbon
and bouquet of white plnks. also tied
( with knot of green and white ribbon
/ The china WAS white with green edges il
half diamond points.
/ The meal was served by two white
1 capped MAIDS, to whom look from ID,
hostess seemed sufficient in the quiet Sc
/ queuCe of The courses, which were:
First, Little Neck clam, upon greer
4 plates With bit % lemon
Second, boullon, served very hot, ii
dainty cups
Third cold asparagus, with viuaigrette
or t,.nnary ylp.yar all.
Fourth, soft shclled crabs. which hat
been allowed to revel and gorge them
selves in 4 pan OF meal before they wer,
popped into a kettle OF boiling oil. from
which they came sizzling.
Fifth, lamb chops Dreaded served wit.
peas.
Sixth, a salad Of heart ~ lettuce anc
sliced tomatoes for which the mayounais,
was passed around.
Seventh, enormous Strawberries serve,
with their hull~ on, In dainty green anc
white baskets. win q tiny Silver cap OF
p 'wdered sugar in which to dip them be
fore eating.
Eighth. came ice cream In the form o.
Gala lllses with green leaves, standing up
with blossoms. with CD doe cake aud bou
bon>, canditd fruits aud ginger, and cup
OF creamy Oh Isolate.
was convinced That at least one OF on,
best known domestic writer's was cspabl,
Of practiclu- herself what She preached
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Bf SAMUEL MINTuRN PECk.

M SAMUEL MIMI RN PEAh-
The altar of rose is quaint and Is rare,
1t pleases all noses, rudy, or fair,
1t is the most regal OF scents.
But talk as you will, I'll hold to it STILL
Tho you deem my perception Is dense,
There's nothing 50 sweet as
The wild elder blossoms
That bloom by the old rail fence.
The odor of musk is a scent of old time.
a Whit in the dusk is a theme for a rhyme;
III the perfume of all most intense,
But fix for the smell that nothing can quel,
You'd wish it a mile or two hence
If once YOU had scented
The wild elder blossoms
That bloom by the old rail fence.
\ violet scent Is scent that Is neat
To use in ones twenties odor most meet
| fragrance quite free from pretence.
/ But leave it for maids to bind in their braids
/ And give me the rareet of scents,
The breath of the blossoms
The wild elder blossoms
/ That bloom by the old rail fence.
Their fragile white grace Is like point de Neni-e
| They drape the wood places with fragrance an
peace,
/ virginia. charm they dispense
Like lass OF sixteen that no lover has seen,
They spell you with bright Innocence.
/ In childhood They won me,
/ The wild elder blossoms
l That bloom by the old rail fence
The Independent.
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LITERARY NOTES

The Handsome Humes," William
Blacks novel, begun in the June Ha,pers,
will continue through SIX generous install
ments. la the July number the action OF
the story is transferred to the COUNT Y
about Henley. and the scene gives oppor-
tunity for some of Mr.. Blacks most
charming description.
Most Americans will be surprised to
learn that all the Cinnamon in the United
States came from one of the eighteen
provinces Of the celestial empire-lnost of
them from one corner of that province.
In an article in Harper Weekly for June 10,
Rev. DR.. Frederick J. Masters. who was
for nine years missionary in Canton,
and for eight subsequent years superin-
tendent of the Chinese missions in Cali
fornia, describes these people in their
homes, and compares them with the China
men Of other provinces.
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Uncle Toms Cabin" has certainly
''broke loose. The copyright on this most
famous OF American novels, by Mrs. Stowe,
has recently expired, which frees its pub
LEGATION from the monopoly of the high
priced publishers, and though in anticipa-
ton of this fact they have within few
months greatly reduced its price, now that
it is really unclaimed" the consequences
are something surprising
John B. Alden, Publisher, of New York,
issues several editions, selling them only
direct mot through agents or book sell
lers); one in good type, paper covers, for
five cents. sent postpaid, or the same
bound in cloth for ten cents with postage
seven cents extra; also an excellent large
type edition, on fine paper. handsomely
bound in cloth for the price of twenty I've
cents. postage ten cents. Surely a copy
Of Uncle Toms Cabin" will soon he found
in every home where it is not already
Mr.. Alden sends thirty-two page PAM
phet describing many of mis- publications
free, or catalogue of l2S pages of choice
books, veritable Literary gold mine" for
book-lovers. for two cents. Address
JOHN B. ALDEN, publisher. 81 Rose street,
New York.
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FASHIONS AT THE FAIR.


CHICAGO, June .. 1899
Travelling dresses are Of course the chief
study, and a majority are handsome be-
cause most people come from afsr and
those " no can afford to do 20. can atioI q
to wear outfits Of good material made in a
recent style. Chicago society people, too.
are well represented, because while they
have, of course. already seen everything
notable, their friends may not have done
50, and this Is time Of special hospitality
with all who are able to entertain
TIIE INFANTA
l., here as in New York, the object Of gen
cral attention. and while her outdoor
dresses are of fine material. they are With
out exception. inconspicuous. Excellence
OF outline and good taste in the adaptation
Of trimming TO fabric is the leading idea,
while in color there is variety, since of
four outfits. one was dark blue. a second
green, third dark purple aud fourth
mixed cheyiot
She, too, follows the fashion of jacket
and vest, though the green dIess referred
to above, which was of fine serge was
made with close fitting basque in tailor
style and without other fiuish than single
row Of braid to match at the bottom The
chevot had an Elton jacket Of brown cloth
finished with revers and braid. the Llue
dress showing longer jscket with striped
SIX vest and triple row of gilt cord in
finish upon it and the skirt. Mrs Potter
Palmer appeared extremely wen the other
day, in dress Of the new
English SIN
brought ont specially for street and trav-
cling wear. II was tailor made. with
basque opening in front 10 display
chemisette. Another tasteful dre-, was
Of fine serge, also black, and trimmed with
black braid. 4 member of the wealthy
lerkes family appeared at a reception At
tired in an exquisite gown Of pale hello
trope crepe trimmed by chiffon nouncc-
Tie waist showed chill IN fold. crossing
IN front, with shoulder caps 70 match over
pulled crepe sleeves. A guest wore on the
same occasion gown Of pale blue NOUS
seine de sole the Skirt rui'lvd from foot
10 waist and the sleeves succession Of
rutties to the elbow The high waist wAs
shirred in yoke style, and finished with
double ruih :, The fulness below held at
the waist hy soft belt of six.
NEW YORK SOCIETY
having been held together longer lhan
usual, by the lufaDtas presence has be-
come scattered: now in all directions. and
not few have taken advantage of fast
trains, TO visit the Fair. The oulooker
from the metropolis therefore. sees
familiar faces and-,el it not in GAth-cyen
dresses that had been worn before coming
West. On trains. moreover. 10 drawing
rooms aud indeed Wherever fa-hiouail,s
Congregaie, one detec'~ the delicate per
fume of Florida water. slip Il bottle or
TWO IN your trunk "neu going on sun
mer journey. and on one % those o.
pressive nights when ''tir,d u1tur,s
sweet restorer, hslmy sleep" refuses to
lull your w.ari.d senses, bsihe Your, sci
ing forehead with IT. and Try it, snoth ug
charm.
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FOR SALE!

nv Homestead of the late john Blark o. VI
city, consisting OF a two story hod-t' "ea1 ~
fully Situated. ard In good repair, art ont o. q
oest built houses In the state, open hIe pidotF Tx
every room. with barns and out puiidlng. IN ~
twenty acres of fine land running from me n'''I
road TO the river; good wafer; hye minutes va ~,
from the city post-Ofire. This property w trse
500 az a bargain, also large number "I ~ ~ ~
lots on the Turner Hin will he Old cheap ane
easy terms; also one a. pew IN the Coi sItseri
noaal chmch, one good. second hand : gu rar
piggy. and one good, secondhand sleigh
full particulars inquire of
5. p. STOCkBRIDGE, Custom HouSsN s
3mos20 Ellsworth me-
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Ayers Hair Vigor

Restores halr after levers.
"O}er year ago had a severe fever,
ana when | recovered, my hair began
10 tad out and what little remained
Turned gray tried various remedies,
hit without success. TN Al last ] began
10 use Ayers Hair igor. and now my
hair Is growing rapidly and : restored
ID jtS original color X Mrs. A Collins,
Iiyttot Ms
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Ayers Hair vigor

Prevents hair from falling out.
Auum aeroi years ago, by rccommen-
dftion Of a friend. began to use Ayers
Hair Nigor to stop the hair from falling
out and prevent its turning gray. The
first effects were most satisfactory.
Occasional applications since have kept
my hair thick and Of natural color
IL. L. Basham, Mckinney, Texas.
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USE MISS BEECHER's
Hair and WhiSker Dive

~ contains no lead or sulphur Washing not
sale druggists pronounce it the best siro,e nr,
ration ever brought to their notice The largest
.sosa ana best dye In the market Used exien
THOMPSON, Rockland, Me- Sold by An Id deal !"
lyr9s
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are still lace bordered. or delicately en-
oroidered in Whit, the more expensive
showing combinations Of both adorument-
Gauze fans now display figure painting
after old models, bu. rank >,cpud 10
parchn fans that copy the antique even
in SIZE. sum being only eight inches long.
LrCY CARTER.
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R9dOlfo Lsuciani's new paper, callet
New Facts Concerning the Pantheon,
which opens the June number of tn. A
idntie Monthly, Is another instance Of thi.
writer's power In presenting in 4 living
and entertaining way subject which Ia.
great possibilities Of dryness.
One of the papers which will be looked
at with more than ordinary interest i. thai
by Justin Winsor Librarian OF Harvard
university. in which he writes about Tine
Future Of Local Libraries"
Professor c. o. Whitman Of Chicago
university, has 4 well considered paper a
Marine Observatory the Prime Need OF
American Biology"
The Pygmies OF Africa" is an interest
iug paper by Judge Cation, and The
Hayes Administration, by General jacob
Dolson Cox, is an article of unusual value
"A National Vice" by H. c. Merwin. and
'Ennui," by Agnes Reppler, may fitly lie
spoken of together.
There are several other excellent articles
by well-known authors HoCGHToN,
MIFrLIN & Co., Boston.
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| WILL TELL EVERY MAN

IOISG OR OLD. who is suffering from the effect. Of
youufnl errors OF Later wears how 10 pet
cured and he man AT ONCE. y -
LOST MANHOOD. NERVOUS DEBILITY,
frequent Emissions OF Losses, varicocele,
Exhausted vitality,
certain cure. No FREE REMEDY sent. No unaekerv
Hvuu QuAcks and electric nonsense. No decor t0n
Nohumbus Address REsT0aviTA CO.. Boston, Mass
iyr7
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THoMAsToN, Jan. 80, 1898.

THE G. l. ROBINSON DRUG Co.:
have sold your Flavoring Extracts for
the last two years and have found them
satisfactory in every respect. l have
used them myself and find them as good
as any in the market.
| have orders for just yours and no
other and / do recommend them to the
public TO be as good an extract as can be
found.
Yours, ETC.,
H. B. SHAW, Grocer.
Ask your dealer for Robinson's Extracts
Xxx made in Thomaston, Me.
3mosl6
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Philosophy Teaches

that what has been may be
again. You who suffer from
Dyspepsia and Biliousness
should place more confidence
in the medicine proven by
forty years curing record,
than some newly advertised
sarsaparilla or an imitation of
the True L. F. Medicine.
Thisis the philosophers stone
that will bring back health.
Look for large Red Letters,
IL. F."
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advertisements.
Ayers Hairvigor

Makes tile HAIR soft AMI glossy.
Il have used Ayers Hair Nigor for
nearly five years, and my hair Is moist,
glossy, and in an excellent state Of pres
er,aton, lam forty years old, and have
ridden the plains Tor twenty fiye years -
Win Henry OFT, alias Mustang Bill,'
Newcastle Wyn
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BOOK NOTICES
June II. Nicholas

senator Lodge snd Mrs Burnett take
the mead OF the column III the current mum.
Der OF 81 NiotoiRs, and tell the praises Il
the national capital, to which Mrs. Burne,,
gives the name The City OF Groves and
Bowers"
Boys Will learn from Mr. Davidson
sketch OF the "Nesuvius" just what +, to
be expected from Uncle Sans destructive
marine pnpgul
LeutenantC ommander f. W. Sturdy.
t. S. n, explains the Weather. Map Of
the Ocean" and gives due praise 10 the
compiier> OF this Invaluable guide to mar
liners.
The Beavers Home" text and pictures
by Tappau Adney, is an exccllently writ
ten ami illustrated sketch Of the haunt.
ami habits ~ the ur.cra'ei community
other long articles arr !he story, The
Apple ~ Arabja's Eye" and Frank Pink
ham, Reporter, by John L Rogers
No reader can fail to notice the great
variety aud excellent quality Of the con
tents The CENTURY Co, New York
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feaal Notices.


stock and Fixtures Of the Roekiand
Packing Company 20 be sold ~ Auction
ON TUESDAY, JUNE 40. 1898, at
o'clock p. NJ, on Tiison's wharf, Rock
land.
Saieto b made In lump or in detail as heter.
mineI at tine 81 sale. The property consists OF
ali necessary apparatus and d lures n cohnuct
ing the fish packing business. inriasting engine,
fryer cooler and draine copper jacket heuis,
blower driving closets. flsts. zinc tables anu
sealing benches. stickney fire pots, sealing eiks'
zinc iine Trays. bath ia'k, dies shears, presses
ami other tools and machinery i"r making cans
and all ipcilcnH generally usc'l IN "" h~h iH'N-
ing business. Aisu OH - furniture - q. cle'
Also -turk including raus. Yin ~ 'ief oil, hrfels
tomato az &c soldcring solution vinegar mus.
TART fish barrel. SOW ctrt-. labels. eases ana
BOY shocks, ttcnciis and s'mila- material
This property Is Ia buihting specially htte'i
Tor the packing business, nj II all set up ana
ready for 90 ration Has nny eep used one sea
SON and furnishes nm excellent opportunity Tor any
one wishing Ia engage in the psking business 10
obtain plant AT a bargain. fur farther 'nforha
ton cali on or rite
LITTLEfEkLp. Attorneys.
svaa Rsckland, Me.
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rUF suhss1 ther hereby gives public notice 10 all
] concerned tuht he has been duly appointed
ami has taken upon himself the trust OF an ad-
miuiStrator tire estate ~ Esther Jones
late OF Hrook.,t e, N the county of Hancock. lie
ceased, b, ri, Ing irand the law directs, ne
therefore r, quests all persons who are " ichtcd
tn said ,iccca-ed's estate "a make Immediate pay
ment and those WIN have any demands thereon To
exhibit the S,,ne for settlement
JEREMIAH JONES.
May 2ith i~oi aw2
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r.. K. FAiRBAkK g. CO.,
Ciilt AGO. and 80 state 81. BOSTON.
PORTLAND. MI.
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the DR.. sANDEN ELECTRIC aEIr


ena the w. cs
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RHEU4ATlSM AND LOST vIGOR.
BsooKLYs, n. Y, October 18th, 1892
DR. A. ]. SANDKs, Dear Sir Pour years ago snf-
Tered such pain from rheumatism that at times 1t was
impossible for me to get around, and ALWAYS carried
cane for support. used your belt and felt relief in
hour. gained in weight from that day and ID
only short time until the pains left and to-day
am well man laiwaysEeep my belt near By for fear
There might be return. but Ii now been fou-
years since You cured me, safely saw il ia nrrno
ont 4 L VoSS. Musical Director, 500 ST. MARI Place
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EACH BOTTLE GUARa'-Es
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OFFICE OF SARGENT & SON.
~ DET GooLs, Efc, CAsfiSE, Maine Feb r. is9a
DR. A. T. SASbkS, Dear Sir Il am glad to add nv
tstnony u the many have of tbs great yaIus ~
your oeit. ny health has i'm roved wonderfully and
nave gained twelve poun OF flesh and now siss, i. ii
and have an exeelept appetite Yonr sendd rlect,ic
Deie %tn your rules Of Health" has been yery yei
aDe pensit 70 me- and ltaSe pleasure 10
WM. GEO. sARarSr
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-12-17

with two coats of hard oil finish. When
this is dry bind the edges with thin sheet
iron, such as stovepipes are made of, tack
ing it on with large oval-beaded uphOl-
sterers' tacks. The straps representing
hinges are to be cut from the same Kind Of
iron and fastened on with the same tacks.
The three handles can be bought at
hardware store or made by black smith,
Then all the iron parts and brass nails
must be covered with two or three coats of
dead black paint This paint is obtained
by thinning ivory black ground in oil with
equal parts of turpentiDe and japan dryer
mixed together. II should be applied to
the iron with soft brush.
The knobs under the four corners that
act as feet can be turned of wood, but q
better effect will be obtained by using
claw feet of brass or iron, that may be
purchased at almost any hardware-store al
a small cost.
This box when finished will be very
artistic affair, as we'll as useful. and will
have the appearance Of very strong
chest
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\ WRECK ON THE ATLANTIC.
An Exciting Adventure During the American Civil War

the dull splash of the waves as they broke
over the vessel and ran off again by the
scuppers.
Desce nding once more, l went in search
OF the steward. but, not knowing my way
about the ship. and the passage being I'M
lighted, | had to return to the saloon with
out finding him.
Celia and her maid were preparing to go
to bed after the long day of excitement and
terror. and were only waiting to bid me
goodnight.
II think the sea is quieting down a
little," | said, hopefully, land [ trust tina [
the captain gave you an necessary
fright this evening when he told you TO
prepare for the worst. II has been bad
enough, but we still have the good ship be-
meath us, and | should not be surprised if
in the morning we find that the sun Is
shining and the storm has worked itself
out"
also turned in. My expectations were
justified. | succeeded in getting a good
was comparatively calm and there was
every prospect of a fine day. / rose and
was rather astonished to find that the
steward had not brought me my hot water
as usual. Attributing the omission, how
ever, so the disastrous consequences of the
previous nights turmoil, | washed and
shaved III cold water, and then went INTO
the saloon hungry as hunter, prepared 10
see breakfast ready on the table.
But no signs of breakfast was visible.
The saloon remained In the condition In
which | had left it, and no one could be
heard moving about either above or be-
tween decks.
rang the bell sharply. but there was
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THE MiLKMAID HOUSEWIFE.

a droll little novelty is the "milkmaid"
house wife. The foundation is little
wooden doll, five inches in height. dressed
in surplice waist and distended skirt.
The base is double pasteboard disk,
three inches in diameter, to which the
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EVER WIDER, WIDER. WIDER.

The days when one could only ''laugh in
bis sleeve" are departing. Nowadays the
sleeves are so big that one may laugh or
weep or hide any angry countenance be-
hind their ample folds. The coquettish
young person finds them more useful in
the prosecution of her peculiar amusement
than her fan used to be; the shoplifter
discovers that, properly managed. they
are more useful than the pocket" that
has stood her in such good stead; the
philanthrOpic being smiles cheerily as she
makes up the bundle of gifts for her
washerwoman and says: 1.-The sleeves of
my Droadcloth jacket will make Tommy a
new coat, and the sleeves of my summer
aprons for year." The sleeves field of
usefulness is greatly increased. So. un-
fortunately, is its cost.
In the primitive times, when sleeves
bore some slight resemblance In their