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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-18

"Dr." Mcdonald, who has been advei tbs
ing his medicine about town, g,zed into the
intoxicating cup, Wednesday. and evil
IDENTIFY partook OF the contents, for Deputy
Aarshal Hanks locked him up for drunk :
ennees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-18

The largest building stones are those
used in the cyclopean walls OF Baalbec, in
Syria. Some of these measure CD feet in
length by 20 in breadth and are OF un-
known depth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-18

A woman well known in English society
for her lovely neck and arms polishes them,
80 It is said, for halt an hour each night
with channels leather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-18

1--WE don't want to go back TO the old
times 10 or Is years ago when Water street
would drift full during some of the big
snow storms and the city would leave it in
that condition until spring carried out the
snow. Why can remember that in those
DAYS had 10 have paths shoveled from the
sidewalk in front of my store into the cen
ter of the street. don't want to SO bach
10 those conditions" so remarked vel
known tradesman yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-18

While turning the corner of Green and
Cbapel streets, Wednesday evening. Ev-
erett Stones horse slipped, fell and troke
. leg, It was necessary to shoot the sni-
nal Mt midnight.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
RemedyinE IL HOOf DefOrmity.

A too upright hoof in horses is often
consequence of acquired deforlnity Of
the limbs, such as shortening of the
tiexor tendons, consequent upon hard
work, or Inflammation of the tendons,
whereby the horse assumes a crooked
position Of the knees, or knuckling
position Of the fetlock joint, and in
which case the wear Of the toe Of the
hoofs exceed that of the heel. In colts
this formation of the hoof may be due
to cognital malforma ton of the lower
parts Of the limbs, whereby the pastern
a normal oblique or slanting position.
If it is possible, by gradual pairing down
down of the heels to remedy this evil in
the latter case. it should certainly be
done while the animal is yet young and
the parts more amenable to rectificatiOn
The heel may be gradually lowered by
fortnightly careful rasping or pairing
A too sudden lowering is apt to be fol-
lowed by evil consequences, on account
of the strain it would produce upon the
back tendOns and ligaments of the limb:
II normal shape and position of the
hoof has not been entirely accomplished
by the time the animal is intended for
use, the shoe to be applied should have
no heel parts, but should be Of the,
shape of what is known as a slipper,
thick at the toe and thin towards the
heel ~s'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
DAHoMEYIs BUNDLED.
Its Savage King and Many Relics Of
His Cruelty to BE Taken to
france. 4F >,e,

Its Savage King and Many Relics Of
His Cruelty to BE Taken to
France.
The French have at last totally sub
dued the fierce Dahomeyans and will,
in all probability, assume IL protector
ate over the country if it is worth their
while. They have, deposed Behanzin,
who, himself. as well as Ills ancestors,
have been the terror of the surround
ing country. Gen. Dodds is bringing
the old warrior to France and it is
not probable that his kingship will ever
er see the country Of his birth again.
All the glory and barbaric splendor
which once surrounded him have van
ished. His famous Amazon guard, by
far the most ferocious and unique in
the world, is scattered and these say
age women will never again do battle
for their master. These Amazons were
loyal to the very last, and fought like
tigresses, even when outnumbered
twenty to one. When they saw Behan-
Yin in the hands Of the enemy many
of them shot themselves, few were
/ captured, the larger number sought
security in the immense jungle.
Gen. Dodds will bring home with him
I very interesting and remarkable col
lection Of weapons household utensils,
ornaments, as well as a large number
of curious fetishes or gods used by the
Dahomeyans for every conceivable pur-
pose. Some of these fetishes are very
large and of a decidedly ferocious as
pect, they are lavishly ornamented With
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
ISlT RIGHT TO KISS.
Ancient and Modern Philosophy rs
Hold Varying Views.

Ancient and Modern Philosophers
Hold Varying Views.
Here is true and singular story Of
contemporaneous human interest. A
young man in a village near Utrecht
kissed a young woman whom he did not
know in the street, and against her
wish. She complained to the Burgo-
master. He fined the offender one
DORM or imprisonment for one day.
There was an appeal, and the appeal
Court at Amsterdam dismissed the
case. The judges declared that ito
kiss a person cannot be an offence,
as it is in the nature of a warm mark
Of sympathy"
The decision recalls curious customs
that long prevailed in the low coun-
tries as well as in other lands. 1t was
Il universal habit for years for strang-
ers to kiss ''other mems wives, widows
and maidens when they made them
ceremonious visits although there
were ancient sages who condemned it.
Kornmanus assures us that thereSWere
many places in Germany where it
would be looked upon as great unpOllte-
ness for a young man to meet with a
maiden without embracing and kissing
her.
J Erasmus was delighted with a similar
English custom: ''NYithersoever you
come, they all receive you with kisses. y
But let us ponder the reasonable
words Of the philosopher de Saint Ev-
remont: ..See how the manner of salutr
ing, which is peculiar to our nation,
lessons the pleasure of kissing, by max
ing it too common. Nor do we
men get much by it, for as the world
stands divided, we must kiss fifty old
and ugly women, if we have 4 mind to
kiss two or three who are handsome
And to IL weak stomach, as those Of
my age generally have, one disagree able
kiss overpays q delicious one
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22

all that is necessary, and at the same
time, to save strouble and extra expense,
have as few things as possible. The
secret Of comfortable travelling is little
luggage.
Nearly every woman has an old dress
that she has decided not to wear any
longer, and such a dress is just the
one to be worn during the voyage,
and then it can be left with the stew
ardess, to dispose of it as she pleases.
1t does not matter how old the dress
may be, as it will be covered by the
long ulster which every one should
wear Oh the steamer. An ulster, with
long cape made of cheviot will be the
Warmest and most comfortable garment
one can have. A soft felt hat or one
OF the pretty ''fore and att caps are
very nice. They are easily fastened
TO the head, aud are not in the way
When one wishes to rccline in steam
er chair. Warm gloves will also be
found to be a comfort many times,
even though it be late in the spring,
or even summer. A large, warm tray
cling shawl is almost necessity.
l. A steamer trunk" and 4 travelling
bag are quite enough things to have in
the way of baggage, and these can be
placed in the state room. OF course the
trunk will contain all that woman
can possibly pack into it, but there
are some things that she should not
under any circumstances leave out A
warm wooden wrapper to wear over
ones nightgown will be quite neces-
sary; also a pair of knit slippers.
A linen wall pocket, into which can
be placed combs, brushes, ETC., will be
found to be of great convenience Be-
sides these things one will need only Il
plain travelling gown, 4 more dressy
one for dinners and theaters, small
hat Or bonnet, shoes that are thoroughly
comfortable and have been already
broken in.
Being thus equipped, any woman
ought to be able to enjoy a European
trip to the fullest extent and with the
least possible fatigue and wolyy. Of
course, upon returning, every woman
will bring as many trunks containing
as many treasures as her purse will
allow.-New York Mail and Express.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22

81
;2Iany girls in the present generation,
says a writer in the Chicago Mail, have
q great horror Of being what they call
deadly dull" and they apply that con-
temptuous epithet Of the kind Of life
that ,lse'l to be considered decorons and
sensible, just as if they yearned after
everything indecorous and foolish. OF
course, if it is put to them in this light,
they disclaim striving after anything
but what cavors Of common sense.
However, they want so much fun that
it is difficult to see how they have time
for work; and yet everybody who is
worth his Or her salt has some task to
accomplish between the cradle and the
grave. But Il day of work, ito say moth
ing Of two days cOnsecuuvely, is es-
teemed dull.
This feeling is really more of a habit
than a sincere trait Of character. In
order to secure themselves of this ten
dency to copy, a foolish fad these dull
maidens" might buckle on and help pull
through the hard times. Incomes have
become so reduced and professional and
business earnings are so precarious dur
ing this spell of depression that it goes
to the hearts of the thoughtful parents
when their children complain Of dull
ness while they themselves are strain.
every nerve to provide food and fitting
raiment and the educational advan-
tages necessary to equip the youngsters
for the battle of life. Parents now have
no time to be dull, nor would their
their daughters if they strove to tighten
the family burden. Some one must darn
the stockings and regulate the sliding
scale of frocks and tailor suits, and how
nimbly sewing needles may be piled at
once while somebody reads the daily
papers or the. last new serial story
aloud. Domestic duties must be attend
ed to if the family fabric is not to
sink into ruin. Young brothers and Sis
tiers must be taught and amused If
they are to be kept out Of mischief. =
There should be no time for any one
to feel deadly dull, for humanity is full
of interest. Sorrow cannot be shut out
of any life, however gay, but theveriest
trif1es Of existence have their humor-
GUS side. Enlargement Of the mind and
heart, over and above what is called
education, dispels dullness, and until
the young generation cultivates hOmely
duty, and leaves recreation to take care
of itself there will be social hollowness
and unrest and discomfort. Occasional
jaunts and dances and amusements are
delightful almost in proportion to their
rarity, and no middleclass lives
are entirely without them. The solid
satisfaction of duty done is worth all
the gallivanting in the world and the
good girls who lives ''at the back Of be-
yond," and make the best of it, are the
most refreshing beings in creation.
And, to be sure, they should have
plenty of recreation mixed with their
duties, but the former should not pre-
dominate. ~. -- 81
If the girl is deadly dull, without a
round Of pleasures, what less than a dis
sipation Of amusement will satisfy her
| when she shall have attained woman
hood!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22

Fable Of the Adaptable Playwright.
Once upon a time. morose tragedian
distinguished mainly for his elaborate
regard of himself, discovered that his
hearers considered his Hamlet hilarious
and his Lear grotesquely robust.
miserable coquettew he cried to the
faithless providence about to desert
him, what calamity!'
May" replied that perverse entity,
mot calamity-an opportunity"
AS flexible as the lady was ambigu-
GUS, the star in time adjusted himself
to the suggestion, and by morbid execu-
ton and grewsome emphasis waxed re-
nowned and rich in the domain Of
burlesque and extravaganza.
MHoral-It's wise frog that knows
its own Observation-Disclosures Magazine
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
Virtue In an Onion.

The season when Group stalks abroad
in the land and young mothers get their
first gray hairs is here. The gray hairs
could often be avoided and the dreaded
infantile disease warded off by little
common sense. In the first place, says
the New York World, babies should be
properly dressed at all times. They
should not be so tightly bandaged that
it is impossible for them to- breathe
properly, Or for their skin to throw off
as warmly and lightly clad rs possible
some sort Of wooden covering which
they could not kick off or roll into a
tight wad about their necks. Every day
they should be taken out for few min
utes, unless there is blizzard blowing.
About noon is the best time for their
airing. On mild summer days they
may be trundled in their carriages, but
ON days when the atmosphere is not
balmy they should be held in their
mothers arms. This is a much warmer
place for them. and it also gives tho
person holding them a chance to know
when they are beginning to lose the
heat they brought out from indoors
with them. If, in spite Of sensible dress
ing and sensible exposure to the ele-
ments, the Group symptoms appear, the
! first step is to send for the doctor. If
| he lives at several hours distance here
| are a few old fashioned remedies, any
one Of which may be applied until he
| comes. At the first indicate of Group
or any sort Of cold slice raw onions,
| sprinkle with granulated sugar and let
them stand until the juice is extracted.
This process may be fastened by heat
| ing fo.. few minutes. Pour off the
! juice and give teaspoOnful every hour
| or oftner if the case is severe. Another
| cure for Group is to rub the throat and
chest until they are red with mixture
consisting of half a teaspoonful each of
| camphor and turpentine and u tea
spoonful each of coal oil and sweet oil.
Wet a warm flannel with this and ap-
ply it to the throat and chest, watching
carefully to remove it when they are
redeemed. The outward irritation tends
to prevent Group. Another homemade
Group medicine is composed of roasted
onions mashed and laid on a folded nap
kin and goose oil, sweet oil or lard
poured on them. This SHOULD be ap
Piled as hot as it can be, borne to the
throat and upper part Of the chest and
to the feet and hands Another way OF
preparing this malOdorous but effective
remedy is to slice and boil the onions
until almost dry and then add the
grease and cook them in that until
brown.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
She Was Ready for Tramps.

A funny story has reached me, show
ing great pluck and GOODNESS OH the
part of an old Scotch woman. A ruff
fanly-lool<ing tramp appeared che day
suddenly before her cottage Ia wanted
money.
Did anybody see you come in here?"
asked the woman.
NO." said the man.
''Then dell ane shall see you gang
out! Lassie, bring me lie AK"
The tramp, on hearing this, says the
Gentlewoman, thought ''discretion the
better part Of valor," and instantly de-
,camped.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
Read the NeNYspapers.

Wise Father-My son, if you would
succeed in life, you must form two
attend strictly to your business; and,
second, you must subscribe for news
paper, and read it every day.
: Son-Why should l take 4 news
paper?
Wise Father--Because, if you are not
known as q. newspaper reader, you
will be constantly called away from
your business to serve on juries.-
New York Weekly
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
In George WnshingtOn's Arms.

LIZ george "HSn1nEtOn'S Arms.
In Doctor Mines's volume of remin-
iscences, "A Tour Around New York."
the author devotes a paragraph to the
attraction Of Battery Park, and adds
a pleasing little story of Il time be-
fore his own.
l remember a dear old lady who
loved to talk about this park, and tell
of the people she had met here and
these, one man and one mornings ad-
venture stood out most prominent
A little thing in white. her nurse had
brought her to the park to witness a
civic ceremony, and the crowd prevent
ed her from obtaining a good view Of
the pageant.
AS, with a child's mpatience, she
tried to press through the throng. a
tall and handsome elderly gentleman,
clad in a suit Of black velvet and with
a dress sword at his side stopped down
to her, inquired pleasantly about her
trouble, and then lifted her upon his
shoulder and held her there until the
procession had passed.
Delighted with what she saw. the
child thought little about the gentle
man who had brushed away her trou-
BILE, but thanked him when he released
her with a kiss and set her down upon
the ground. AS he moved away, the
nurse, in an awestruck voice, asked
the child if she knew whose arms had
held her, and then \told her that it
was President Washington. The little
eyes watched him out of sight, and new.
er forgot his stately appearance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
Why not Women Architects.

A New York woman talking to a
Mail and Express reporter recently,
said: 1T is a surprise to me that wo-
men have not taken up architecture as
profession to a fuller extent, for there
is no business for which woman is more
peculiarly fitted. Men have little prac-.
teal knowledge Of the value Of space in
a house, or Of the advantages in closets,
or Of the disagreeable incidents which
occur in an lily arranged mansion. The
home is especially the woman's sphere,
and houses designed by women for wo-
men should theoretically, and would
practically, l think, prove that many
and great improvements could be made
on the majority Of these clap-trap af-
fairs which are now being put up. Of
vising and practical construction, but it
for a female architect to find a reliable
builder to take all that part of the work
off her shoulders, or she could hire a
trained manager, who could make her
estimates and attend to the strictly bust
ness part Of the Office. Not only is a
woman's knowledge of the needs of
home more practical, but the artistic is
also more fully developed in her than in
a man. She can estimate an effect
more quickly, and, as a rule, she has a
great deal more knowledge Of the value
of colors and the influence of lines in
the production Of the desired effect. I
believe that before many years we will
see a great many houses which are the
conceptiin of the feminine BRAIN, and
am willing to predict for my sex that
the houses thus designed will be an i'm
provement on those which are now pro-
duced from masculine conceptions"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22

1ne UfeOt fctlSh OIL DInOmcy-lnC
God of Wnr.
all the colors of the rainbow and some
times the eyes are made of large,
uncut precious stones. All of these
treasures are to be placed in the Paris
anthropological museum. Gen. Dodds
says that the natives burned a large
amount Of valuable and interesting OBJ
jects, but he nevertheless has a fine
array of curios. Among these the Be-
hanzin throne occupies conspicuous
place. 1t is made of a huge block Of
rare wood and is profusely orlNmcnted
with rude carvings of decidedly anti
Comstock order. A chair of state &C.
companies the throne and this inlaid or
rather entirely encrusted wi Ii human
eye teeth no other kind Of teeth being
used in it's grewsome Ornamentation.
The Amazons have contributed vast
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
An Appreciated Lesson.

Mrs. Chancellor, Henry! wish you
had been to church this morning. Doc
tor Dives preached one of the loveliest
sermons on Love your. neighbour" and
the way his remarks made that spite
full, hateful Mrs. Gabbers squir1n was
something that would have done y0ls
heart gOOd.-Puck.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22

Mrs. Upton-Secing my daughter ev-
cry day, I never noticed that she was
particularly nice-looking; but this after
noon discovered that she is entranc-
ingly beautiful.
Mr. Upton-Eh? This afternoon?
Mrs. Upton-Yes. We entered 4
street car, and two young gentlemen
gave us their seats.-New York Weekly.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
Doubt.

He looked into the face Of the maid
en- and sighed.
''False," he unused. "Ah, no. Not
yet"
She listened wondering.
'"Too bad" he muttered.
Into his heart came a misgiving.
That face, open, concealing nothing af-
fected him strangely. He shuGdered.
But no, this will not do. He, Ha.''
His cOuntenance was hard and set
again. Fate had placed her in his
way. 1t was rot for him to suffer the
prey to escape.
"Win yea take gas, miss|'
And as he looked into that open face,
the dentist was wondering whether he
would advise gold plates at 1925 a set
"r let her off with plain vulcanitc.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
Behanzin, the King of DahOmey, De-
posed by the French.

number Of curious knives used in be-
heading their enemies, as we'll as the
headbag in which the bloody trophies
were kept. The jewelry is also very
Interesting, being of odd shapes and
remarkably heavy. The French are
glad to return home as the country is
extremely unhealthy and relatively
poor. The war was begun in June,
1892, and has cost france considerable
money, most of which they, however,
have recovered by imposing a heavy
war indemnity on the Dahomeyans.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
The Ruling Propensity.

Waggles-What a shocking tragedy!
A drunken man goes home and when
his wife, who has waited up for him,
puts her arms about his neck he kills
her.
.Jaggles--Did she live long enough to
tell the story?
Waggles-Yes. Her last words were,
II didn't know he was loaded"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
Wife1y Devotion.

Reginald has fit Of economy on
him, mamma, and I do all I can to
encourage him."
II always told him you would make
good wife, Mary"
Yes. I sold his dress coat for seven
teen dollars last week and it was just
enough to buy me a new morning wrap
per-"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
Never in Trade.

Elder Sister Q99N-Horrors! Don't
invite those Upton girls. Their great
grandfather made his money in trade.
Younger Sister-Didn't ours?
Elder Sister-Mercy, no! Our great
grandfather was highly respected city
official. He held an office for ten
years at $4,000 year, and then died,
worth $1,000, 00O.-Puck
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
A Very Light Lunch.

First Cannibal-My eye! but I am
hungry.
Second Cannibal-Why, you just had
your lunch.
First Cannibal--7Yes; but all l had
was one dude. .s
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
Baggage for a European Trip.

when I sail,' is familiar phrase
at lenten gatherings, as the season for
travelling abroad is at hand. The all
perplexing question Just now with hun
dreds Of women is, ~ lat shall car
y?''
To be thoroughly comfortable have
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22

Frimus Ito comparative stranger)--
DO you see that handsome lady over
yonder?
SecunduS-YcS.
Primus-I held her hand for an hour
last night.
Secuu'lus-Sir. that is my wife.
Primus-Oh-er-well you see she
mistook me for some one else-Judge
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-03-22
The Fair Thing.

Champion Skater Gust arrivcd)-
What's that you say? The race de-
clared off?
Committeeman (apologeti2ally} - 1t
had to be. The ice is so thin it won't
bear.
Huh! Then who is to pay my ex-
penses fc<c this needless Journey"
"Wen, the committee is anxious to
do the fair thing; and if you'll all agree,
Well break up the ice, and offer the
prizes for swimming match. New
York Weekly.