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The Progress., 1894-04-07

'THEY WANT SOME ONE TO HELP THEM. 8"
down two pals of foaming milk on the
table.
Would it matter, Miss Margaret"
he asked, ''if-when | get the chores
done--I walk into town to see if there
be a letter in the post Office for me
from my brother?"
You may go, but be back early"
81 will that. know the folks has
gone to the silver weddin' over by
Murray's."
When Margaret had strained the
milk and put it aside, she equipped a
tray, which she carried into the sit
ting-room and put down on the round
table at her grandmother's elbow,
She went back, stepped the tea, and
was in and out several times on various
errands. Once she opened the kitchen
door and took look around,
The western sky was all of dull
copper, with crimson streaks. The
wind had gone down. The bare
branches no longer ratified. In the
mir was hush and an intense, creep
ing cold.
.'I'll have to look out for the plants
tonight of all nights, grannie," she
said, as she buttered the old ladys
toast at is going to be terribly
cold
1t did turn out bitter night. The
fire burned blue, and they could hear
the frost cracking on the window
panes. The old woman knit and
dozed, while Margaret read. 1t was
0 o'clock. Ten struck, and Philander
had not returned.
sHark!n said Margaret, suddenly.
1t vas near eleven, and grannis had
gone found asleep in her chair
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Home IIiutS.

Dry sulphur rubbed into the pores
of the face at night is an excellent
remedy for annoying irritations.
Keep your bread pans and apple
dishes free from ill flavor by always
washing them in hot water after using.
Onions, turnips and carrots should
be cut across the fibre, us it makes
them the more tender when cooked
For inhammatory rheumatism dis
solve into a pint of sweet oil one
ounce of pulverized saltpetre and
thoroughly rub the parts affected.
Don't grease creaking hinge and
stick it up with remedy that is
worse than the evil, but put little
graphite or soft lead pencil on the
place of friction.
TO keep the complexion peachy
and pink the old-time beauties be-
lieved there was nothing equal to
the juice of straw berries, either
fresh or preserved.
A wash for the face said to prevent
wrinkles, is 20) grains of rosewater,
fifty grains of almond cream, and
five grains of sulphate OF alum. Dis
solve, filter and bottle for use.
A pleasant tooth powder, and ben
efcial as well, is made of finely
ground owls root and precipitated
chalk in equal parts. When favored
with oil of rose it is very fragrant.
An excellent whitoner and softener
of the hands for occasional use is
made OF two tablespoonful OF lemon
| Juice, one OF glycerine, one of color
less almond oil, and few drops OF
the triple extract OF violet.
A few stitches in the worn ends OF
vest buttonholes and new buttons
have a wonderfully renovating effect.
a worn lining inside a coat skirt
gives coat very forlorn look. A
good thick sateen OF color suited tC
the coat, when basted in and hemms Cd
neatly around the edges, taking care
to have it just fit well without draw
ing or bagging, will make ones hus.
| band very happy.
The Progress., 1894-04-07
On Speaking Terms.

"There goes Judge Sohkem," said
Meaudering Mike.
IAN old acquaintance of yours, |
s'pose," rejoined Flooding Pete sar-
castically.
go, we're just on speakin' terms. |
know him well enough to say not
guilty to i'm once in while. "
Washington Star.
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In the stiffness of the night is sufficiently start
ling. What if no aid be at hand or VIC know
not whence the cry comes! This is not the case
with that mute appeal made to the resources
OF medical science, ever ready, ever available
by disease on every hand. A prompt means OF
self help for the maarious, the rheumatic, tbs
dyspeptic, the bilious and persons troubled
with impending kidney complaints, is to bs
found in Hostetters stomach Bit,ers, an ever
present help in time OF trouble Tor all such
hapless individuals, Tney should not delay
moment in seeking its aid Experience has
shown its wide utility, the recommendation OF
eminent physicians everywhere sanction ih
use Nervous. thin, debilitated invalids gais
bodily substance and vigor by course Of thii
fine invigorant, which is eminently Seryiccable
also, to the aged and COnvaleSCent
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HODOrs Even.

Mr.. Chugwater-I'm hungry still,
but the biscuits are all gone, there's
no more cream for the coffee. and
the steak is all gristle. Samantha
you'll die of enlargement OF the
heart!
Mrs. Chugwater--I don't know
Josiah I've never been exposed t,
1t in this house..
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keep up the sitting-room fire, and
cover the plants with newspapers II 1t
turns cold-and everything. Now 90,
or you will be disgracefuIly late"
The two persons muf1ied up for a
lone ride. turn again to kiss her
warmly, and to look at her beaming ~.
'.That's a dear child" the mother
said. "You understand, Of course,
we won't be back much before mid
night?'
eyes. Have good time"
The bundled individuals trotted
down the path to the gate, and the
Cirl stood in the doorway and watched
them climb into the clumsy sleigh,
and, with many waves and mods, drive
off.
The home of the canyons was set
IN the midst of fine apple and peach
orchard on the side of hill. 1t was
81 common, comfortable Old frame
house. painted a pale O,ive-iust such
a house as Won will see any day on a
country drive. Now the trees, that
made the place in summer dream of
bloom and verdurc, were but gaunt,
gray, rafting skeletons. There was
snow on the bare branches, snow on
the deserted nests, snow on the roofs
of the house and barns, snow on the
undulating stretches aroun1-snow
everywhere. But, despite this, there
was in the picture no hint Of desola-
ton, for the smoke curled up from the
chimney in CHEEKY blue spirals, and
the girl at the door. in her gay plaid
gown, appeared the very embodiment
of content and domestic happiness,
She closed the door and returned to
the sitting room. The Old woman
nodding by the fire frightened up as
she entered,
''They got off, Margaret?'
Eyes, grannic. But they were eX-
tremely doubtful whether or not you
and | could take care of ourselves for
a few hours. But fancy we can"
She appeared so strong, and beauti-
full, and capable, standing straightly
there in the winter light, that the
good soul by the stove was as 10th to
The Progress., 1894-04-07
Carried Out.

Miss Passe still makes a valliar
struggle to carry out the illusions T.
youth.
"Yes, and she succeeds FRET!
well, too"
ado you think SOP"
Certainly. There's rothing, lef,
Of it Texas Siftings.
The Progress., 1894-04-07
NInr AniiriNAtHN

Peru is putting her army on fight,
inc basis. and the military party ,ays
war with Ecuador cannot be long dc.
layed.
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Royalties.

The amount paid as royalties on
coal and metals in 1889 in the nited
kingdom was estimated at 20, 900, 900.
The Progress., 1894-04-07
Farm Notes.

Farm Notes.
CHAT makes good absorbent in
the stable. 1t is good for bedding,
too
The potash salts added to the
manure heap will add to the value of
the manure.
Firewood is more easily cut when
green and makes quicker and better
fires when seasoned.
The box stall is best for both the
cow and the horse. But the expense
comes in and prevents box stalls.
Those trees whose leaves stick to
the branches in the spring are to be
looked upon as lacking in stamina
When q tree has attained it's growth
in the woodland of the farm, it is
waste in several ways to let it stand
any longer
Some think that the persimmon,
which is hardy, will yet be more
generally cultivated. There are some
excellent varieties of the persimmon.
The peanut could be grown in the
light soil OF the North to considera-
bic advantage. They make good
stock food aud the vines make good
hay.
If Young stock is fed bran alone,
it is likely that the feeder will soon
condemn it. Bran is just what
young stock needs, but it should be
fed with other foods, corn, oats, etc
Don't keep very old horses unless
you are so attached to them that you
do not wish to part with them. But
such attachment is not profitable.
An old horse is not profitable on the
farm,
The Progress., 1894-04-07

1t is easier not to say than to unsay what
has been said. Therefore always think well
before you speak i'll.
The Progress., 1894-04-07

Tested by Time. For Bronchial afreo
tons Coughs, etc, BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TRocHEs have prored their efficacy by test
of many years. Price 25 cts.
The Progress., 1894-04-07

Planting Different Varieties.

Among the many interesting and
valuable articles | have read in the
Journal | have been favorably i'm
pressed with Farmers Clubs, Reading
Circles, etc." by Waters, in wbich
the writer handles his subject in a
mastery manner. If all the farmers
and fruit growers in the state would
read the article referred to and act
ON the advice and suggestions it
would soon make them great
financial gain and bring new hope
and cheer to rural life through the
social feature of such clubs.
Mr.. Waters speaks of the import
ance of what he once learned at a
farmers club concerning planting
different varieties of strawberries
together in order to produce fruit
tulness. But our fruit growers have
a much more important lesson to
learn in growing apples, pears,
plums, etc. Hundreds of thousands
of dollars will be lost and growers
will be sadly disappointed at the
partial barrenness OF large blocks of
orchard planted with one variety. |
nave been talking against the method
for the last ten years, having noticed
Grst the wonderful crops of Wild
Goose plums in one corner of my
orchard, which had large cluster
of Wild lSloe) plums growing in
it, and the barren condition
The Progress., 1894-04-07

No one is useless in this world who light
ems the burden of it for another
The Progress., 1894-04-07

Those who hunt after human happiness
don't bag much game
The Progress., 1894-04-07

The most important and valuable
paper that has been contributed for
many years to agricultural litera-
turc III America was presented to
the consideration Of a convention Of
distinguished American dairymcn by
Mr., A. ". ChccvGr, who related his
successful experience for twenty
years in the culture of grass for
dairy cows. Mr. Checvcr objects to
feeding dairy COWS on dead corn
stalks, straw or ripened grain and
Ovor-ripe hay, which is little better
than straw, when it is just as easy
and more profitable to supply them
with the best fodder our land can be
made to produce. His first aim, af>
ter getting good butter. COWS and
suitable COnvenicnceS, is to secure the
largest possible amount of the best
fodder. Experiments repeated time
and again have convinced him that
the crops Of grass on his MasSachu-
sCttS farm are almost invariably
worth moro for foddes the year
they are sowed than the grain and
straw together would be worth, if
grain instead of grass was made the
leading crop, 80 long as a ton of
good, fine, sweet English hay is
worth more than ton Of any kind
of straw, so long will it be advisable
to raise grass alone instead of mix.
ing it with any of the small grains
The Progress., 1894-04-07
THE FARM AND HOME.
SELECTING A FARM FOR THE
BREEDING OF HOGS.

Son, Climate. Food, ana Markets Taken
Under Consideration Flaming OF DIFF
fcrrnt Varieties Togcthcr-Earm Notes
and Home Hints.
The Progress., 1894-04-07

"Hnnsou's Magic Corn Salvs."
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist for II, Price Is cents.
The Progress., 1894-04-07

STATE OF 1r ONE co CITY OF TOLEDO IS.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that Re Is
the senior partner of the firm of F. }. Gle
NEY & Co., doing business in tho City OF
Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONB
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of CATARRH that cannot be cured by
the use of Halls CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day Of December, A. D.
1888.
49, A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and muCus sur
faces Of the system. Send for testimonials,
free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, G.
s-y Sold by Druggists, 75c
The Progress., 1894-04-07

T Simplicity of character is the natural re-
suit of profound thought.
The Progress., 1894-04-07
STATE OF Quo, CITY OF TOLEDO, -.

1t is not religion the world lacks, it i
charity.
The Progress., 1894-04-07

FL CHENEY & CO., Toledo, G.
G5S Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Progress., 1894-04-07

Despsjr-Hope gone astray.
The Progress., 1894-04-07

49, A. W. GLEASON,
! SEAL Notary Public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-17
GAMa'S DESPERATE PLIGHT.
Tho Insurgents Are in Even Worse Condition
Than He Has Admitted.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 The admis sion Of
Admiral Da CANA, contained in the dis
patches from Rio Jane iro, published this
morning, regarding the possible length of
time the insurgents in the bay of Rio can
hold out under the existing conditions, are
confirmed by advices received in Washing
ton. These advices state that Da CANA
position is more critical than he admits.
His forces are without fresh water and their
food supply is. said to be growing limited.
1t is conceded that if the insurgents gained
a foothold in Nictheroy their position would
be greatly improved, but the probability of
their effecting landing becomes more re-
mote every day.
Mr.. Mendonca has been infor med that
the five torpedo boats which sailed from
Germany, some time since, and touched at
the Canary islands eight days ago, should
arrive at Pernambuco within day or two
at the futhermost. Making sllowan for
accidents and slow sailing, the minister be-
lieves that the government vessels should
all reach the rend. zvous by the last of the
month, and by Feb. ) decisive move will
be made against Da Gam, at Rio, should
he be able to hold out until then.
No news has been received at the legation
from Rio respecting the condition of affairs
there for several days. Mr.. Mendonca has
gone to New York for the purpose Of set
ting accounts growing out of the recent
purchase of vessels and munitions of war
there for the Brazilian government. The
intimetion is that important changes of
interest to the United States may occur at
Rio as one result of the outbreak of the
revolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-17
SIEGE OF BAGE
Raised by Peixoto's Troops--ln-
surgents Put to Flight.
Encouraging Prospects for Govern
msnt Forces in Brazil.
United States Naval Force al Rie Now Consists
Of Five Vessels.

Copyright, 1894, by the United Press.
RIO JANEIRo, Jan. l6.--The minister of
foreign affairs, acting for President Peix-
otto, authorizes the representative of the
United Press to sendthe following: The
siege of Bage by the insurgent forces has
been raised. After the rebels resisted for
Is days, the sorties Of the government
troops, commanded by Gen. Carlos Telles,
the utter made a final sortie and put the
insurgents to flight. 1t was a complete
rout for the insurgents, who abandoned
their baggage ard munitions of war. The
government loss was Sc killed and 30
wounded. The insurgents lost 400 killed
and wounded.
Two days after the battle, one Of the
two columns dispatched to the relief Of
Bage, arrived at that town. The relieving
column started in pursuit of the insurgents,
but it is understood here, did not succeed
in catching up with the main body of in
surgents. Many of the latter have deserted.
1t was found that the insurgents had sacked
several houses, and several men were found
with their throats cut. Two government
soldiers captured by the enemy were burned
alive. rT-4y
Gen. CaIneiro. who 10 on the frontier be
tween the states of Psrana and Santa Cata-
rina. recently fought an engagement with
the insurgents and defeated them. The
British steamer Hilda arrived from Porto
Allegro. capital of Rio Grande do Sol. re-
ports that the government is in undisturbed
possession Of the coast of that state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-17
TWO HAVE DIED.
The Accident was Caused by Wrong Orders
Given Both Trains.

BuRLIsCToN, VT, Jan. lG.-Eng,neer
Smith and Brakeman Mattison, injured in
the collision ON the Bennington & Rutland
Railway at South Shaftsbnry, this morning,
have since died. The two wounded are
doing well. This passenger train
bad orders to 60 to SALISBURY aud
the wreck train hands were told
to run to South Shaftbury, and between
these stations they met. The wreck train
was backing down heavy grade with one
car on the rear end of which stood Conduc
tor Charles Sbufelt. He signalled Engineer
Smith. evi iently too late. as
Smiths engine was not reversed and
Shufelt jumped, ESCAPING uninjured.
But for the reversal of the locomotive
and application of the air brakes of the
passenger train, the consequences would
have been more fatal. Aside from the
coach and smoker both cars and locomo-
tives are complete wrecks. Brakeman
Mattison was single. His mother
lives within sight of the pl-ce
of the accident. Engineer Smith
lived here. Bo:h were capable men. The
man who gave the fatal orders, James
Archer, is trusted employee. He notice
his mistake and telegraphed both stations,
but too late. Each train had Just left. The
injured were brought to the Vermont
Soldiers Home hospital, where every
attention was given them.
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Cross Thompson.

BooTuBAY, Jan. lG.-(Special. There
was a very pretty wedding in Southport
Monday evening. Miss Hattie NJ. Thomp-
son of Southport and Burton M. Cross of
Augusta, were married at the rome of the
brides mother, Mrs. c. c. Thompson, by
Rev. ]. +. Haley of Boothbay Harbor.
Miss May Reed was bridesmaid and How
ard b. Thompson best man.
Miss Henrietta Thompson played the
wedding march The groom is one of Au-
gusta's most popular and enterprising young
men, and the bride one of Southport's fair
est daughters and most successful teacher
in that vicinity. The wedding was private,
only the near relatives and friends of the
contracting parties being present. From
out of town were Mr.. and Mrs. J. nj.
Cross, Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Thompson and
son of Augusta. Refreshments were
served.
The bride was the recipient of many use
full and valuable presents and the couple
starts out with the best wishes of their many
friends for their future happiness and pros
perity. They will make their home in Au-
gusta. They will be at home after Jan. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-17
TWO LIVES. LOST.
Two Trains Crash Together at South
SALISBURY, Vermont.
Four injurei-Two Died-WI ong Olders to
Both Trains the Cause.

SoUTH SHAFTsnURY, W., Jan. l6.-
About 9.45 A. M a passenger train north
collided with wreck train going south, a
mile above this station. Both locomotives
were badly wrecked. A car was attached
to the extra and an express car also.
Four trainmen were seriously injured,
but none of the passengers hurt. Engineer
VIM. Smith, Brakeman E. j. Mattison of
Bennington, of the wrecked train were
badly hurt and will die. Express Messen-
ger Harry Benson of Troy had rib broken.
Baggage Master Ernest Whitney was in
lured about the head.
The morning was foggy and neither epgi-
neer saw the impending accident until too
late to prevent il. There seems to be a
contradiction as to tr lin orders. Engineer
Fred Nandervort had orders to go to Shafts
bury to meet the wreck train. Medical
assistance was obtained from Bennington
and the injured cared for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-17
BATH SCHOONER WRECKED.
The Fannie J. Bartlett on nontauk Point
This Crew Saved.

SorruAMrrox, n. Y, Jan. l6. - The
thr ee -masted schooner Fannie ]. Bartlett,
Capt. Hutchings, Bath, Me-, coal laden,
Philadelphia for Boston, went ashore two
miles west of Montauk point, about o'clock
this morning. The crew was rescued by the
crew of the Napeague life savings station.
The sea was smooth but owing to thick
fog and strong current near Montauk point,
the car tain did not realize how close to the
shore the vessel was until she struck.
The schooner lies easy on the outer bar.
Part Of her cargo was thrown overheard
and it i, thought that the Merritt Wrecking
Co.. that has been sent for, will be able to
floa: her. The crew is being cared for at
life saving station.
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REALIZE THE DANGER.
Mr.. Voorhees, Issues a Statement or
Financial Situation.


WAsHINCToS, Jan. lG Mr.. VOORHEES,
(Dem.) of Indiana, chairman of the Senate
finance committee, this afternoon, gave out
the following statement for publication :
"The embarrassed condition of the treas
u-y and necessity for prompt action for its
relief is fully realized. There is not the
slightest ground Tor apprehension that the
public credit will suffer or be endangered
r. ample authority already exists by law
for the secretary of the treasury to
strengthen the coin reserve to any extent
| required and meet every demand that can
be legitimately made.
The power of the secretary for the issue
of bonds needs nothing beyond what i.
given by the act of January IA, 1875. The
only desirable object to be ats ined by new
legislation at this time on the hject is to
make shorter time bond with lower rate OF
interest and the secretery feels assured that
he can negotiate bonds issued under the act
Of 1875, running 10 years, on practically
3 per cent. basis.
alt seems wiser, safer and better for the
financial and business interests Of the
country to rely upon the existing law with
which to meet the present emergency,
rather than encounter the delays and un-
certain, ,s always incident to q prote c,ed
discussion in the two Houses in Congress
This view Of the subject is rendered more
imperative by the fact that the condition of
the treasury admits of but little. if any,
delay, and no uncertainty at all in the final
action to be taken.
1.-The Senate finance committee for several
weeks past, has had the subject under al
most constant consideration and the bill
suhn ted by Mr. Carlisle has been exam-
ined and discussed with the greatest care.
The interest of the committee BY NO means
will be abatel from this time forward.
The fact that much remains to be done is
fully recognized. Whatever deficiency in
the revenue may exi,t during the current
year will b., promptly provided for by ap-
propriate and efficient legislation at the
earliest possible moment