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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09
TEREDOS IN TIMBER.

der the ship utterly unseaworthy. The
Literary Digest has translated from a
French source an account of the teredo
and its ravages, from which the following
Is learned:
I'm June and July tho larvD issuing
from the eggs and Coating in the water
attach themselves as wb;t:sh corpuscles to
timber, into which they introduce them
selves by almost impercertible borings. 1t
Is not that they use the timber os food,
for they live on diatoms and !nfusoria.
They bore into the timber simply to pro-
vide themselves with q hahitntion. The
teredo bores canal about two. afshs of an
inch in diameter, employing its shells
with force as herring tool. In advancing
tube, which lines the gallery. The teredo
always follows one fiber OF wood. going
around obstacles to recover his former di-
rection. The creatures multiply with as
tonishing rapidity, and the perforated
timbers arc channeled with so many canals
that they break at the least shock, al
though their faces are intact.
Many measures have been adopted to
defend timber agains. their attacks.
Painting and superficial imprognations
pro Of no use whatever The sa..s of cop
Per end oreosote will reta-d thor action,
but will not permanently avert it, An
American railway. in constructing stock
ades and bridges on wooden piles across
estuaries, resolved to incase the piles in
coat OF cement or mortar from the bottom
to tho waters surface
1T ia cow seven years since this was
done, and nothing moro has been required
than few slight repairs OF superficial
cracks in the plaster. Finally one of the
pics was taken up. and section of the
plaster having been carefully removed
there was not trace Of living teredo"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

. doorway, but must turn in rather crab
like fashion, right shoulder foremost, to
avoid crushing the balloon on the left arm.
But, after all, when not too exaggerat-
ed, the mode of cmbellishing the shoulders
and making the bodice'and sleeves the sa-
lent point in a costume is more elegant
and moro in unison with the lines of form
than the opposite extreme of an immense
circumference of skirt crinoline, flounces
and furbelows and tight bodices with plain
sleeves, making the shoulders and bust
look far too insignificant.
The plain, close fitting skirts we have
had lately are so becoming that for the
next three months there may be little
change, except slight difference in the
cut. The front and side breadths will be
gored, and the back breadth plain Gnstead
of en- bias, as heretofore) and mounted on
the band, with three large plaits at the
back. These must be lined with horsehair
or some stiff lining to keep them out
Nearly all the bodices are mado with
round waists and belts are worn with
them.
Even the tailor made costumes are not
plain, as formerly. For morning wear
tailors are making up cloth or fancy wool
I'll llldItTlulS WluH UHIIC lOiuo Va pA.hAe' AAA
front and one at the back of tho bodice,
and in this case there is one wide box plait
in the back of the skirt, which appears a
continuation of the aforesaid plat in the
bodice, though divided by the belt or band,
and naturally the skirt plait widens out
toward the ground.
The more dressy style of robes for visits
and O'Clock teas is made of silk, MORE
or some rich material. There is generally
a small yoke richly embroidered on velvet,
the sleeves from elbow to wrist the same;
also the waistband.
Nearly all the jackets, mantles and capes
have high standing open collars much re-
sembling the medici collar of three or four
years ago.
In the way of furs, sable, lamb and blue
fox arc in vogue. Ermine is more suita-
BILE for Innings. Sable and other such furs
are made up with wide flat collar and
long stole ends Another form has the
same shaped collar, but comparatively
short ends, like what was called in yea1i
gone by ''victorine.
Tho little neck ruffs again in vogue
form a most bewitching finish to morn
ing, afternoon or evening dress. Some are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09
Scrvia's Boy King.

Young Alexander has annulled the
constitution of Servia, which he swore to
defend when he became king. Were it not
that he has the army well in hand, and is
therefore in a position to deal sharply with
any revolt, a revolution would BIO probable
History furnishes no parallel to the Ca
recr of Alexander. He became king when
he was 10 years old by the abdication Of
his father in March, 1889 The regents
appointed to manage affairs for the young
monarch made themselves obnoxious to
Alexander, so in April 1898, he declared
himself of age and upset the regency by
military force, proclaiming, in defense of
his action, that the constitution was in
danger.
That was Napoleonic piece Of business
for boy of II, says Golden Days He has
now abolished the liberal constitution of
1888 and restored that of 1869, which
makes the king practically an autocrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

1t reported that the Kennebec Heat and
Light Co would furnish six 65-candle
power lights to burn from midnight I'M
til morning, for s15 month. Council
man Wells of Wardd 1, presented an order
that the committee on fire department IN
connection with the chief engineer, be
instructed to procure 10-inch fire alarm
whistle, the cost not to exceed 1925, to be
placed on the Oakland Mfg. Cos. plant,
if satisfactory arrangements could be
made, to be used only in case OF fire.
Councilman jackson introduced reso-
luton to instruct the city's representative
in the Legislature to use all fair and
honorable means to secure the passage OF
a law allowing women to vote on all
school questions, but it failed of pass
age, by vote of to 5. The first reading
of the revised city ordinances was not
completed at adjournment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

winter Jackets and caps, for she was going
to let them spend the day at their grand
fathers.
Il want you to carry sponge cake tor
your grandmother, she said.
So tho boys set off, Will with basket
over his arm, and Fred carrying large
umbrella in case of snowstorm.
Their grandmother was very much
pleased to see them, and they gave her the
cake that their mother had sent.
They found that great many people
had come to the pond, and there were
some capital slides in one part to which
they went off.
Here they found numbers of boys and
girls, and among them Mary Ellis and her
little sister. Mary could both slide and
skate, but today she had brought her lit
tie sister Kitty with her, to give her les
son in sliding.
Poor Kitty had not tried to go on the
leo before, and her feet slipped, and 1t was
all she could do to stand upright. Mary
held her fast, SO that she could not fall,
but she found it rather hard work.
So Fred and viii each took one of Kit
tvs arms and gently pulled her along,
while Mary went behind and told Kitty
not to be afraid.
"Now, put out your right foot" said
Fred, land slide along upon it. We will
hold you fast"
So Kitty slid along and found it much
easier than trying to keep upright with
only Mary.
And after taking her up and down tho
slide several times Kitty began to seq
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09
WILD BILL A SOLID MAN.
The Body of the Famous Desperate Turned
to Stone Long Ago.


to Stone Long Ago.
The climate of Colorado is SO exceed
ingly dry in tho greater portion of the
state that ordinary objects, such as pota'
toes, vegetables of various sorts and even
small animals, petrify when covered with
sand A considerable source Of revenue
to the guides and vendors in the Grand
canyon and other famous resorts is the
sale of petrifled wood and other material
to tourists. Human bodies have been
known to undergo the petrifying process
in numerous instances.
The body of Wild Bill, the famous des-
perado, is today solid stone. He was
buried in sandy country near Telluride,
and about four years ago his friends de-
cided to put up monument to his men,
DRY. They went out to his grave, which
is in the open prairie, and one of the par
ty, an old scout, was taken along to ex-
actly locate where he was buried. The
sand had shifted and blown In great
heaps, as it does all though that country,
and the scout had a good deal of difficulty
in absolutely locating the spot. Finally
he struck q mound that he said had Wild
Bill under it.
Owing to the uncertainty of the situe-
ton and his hesitancy, the party decided
to dig down and see whether he was right.
They didn't want to put a monument
over sand heap unless it had Wild Bill
under it. So they dug down. Presently
the spade ran into rock-a scarce thing
in that country They shoveled all around
it and soon revealed the petrified image of
Wild Bill as perfect as the day he died,
with not trace of decomposition. Even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09
A Tricky Actor.

Lcmaitre, the French actor, was always
head over heels in debt, despite nm enor-
nous salary, and was always kept busy
devsing means by which he could raise
money. One evening, an hour before tho
curtain was to rise upon new play, q
well known pawnbrokcr entered the pri-
vate Office of the director of the Theatre
Francois.
Here is n pawn ticket for you, sir. q"
For me?" exclaimed the astonished d.
rector.
Yes, monsieur II is for 90, 600 francs,
and hold NJ. Lemaitre as security. He
cannot leave my place until l have been
paid"
And the pawnbroker was telling tho
truth The director had to pay this
amount before no could get his star. L.
maitre and the pawnbrokcr divided the
spo'ls.-San Francisco Argonaut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

Alta meeting of the board of trade,
Tuesday evening, there was IA good atten-
dance and several matters were discussed.
One company in the city offered to furnish
land upon which to build and power at
the rate of S25 for each horse power re
quird per annum. The building to an
swcr the purpose of the swing factory it is
estimated would cost $4,000, Some talk
was made about using the shoe factory
lot to build on if power could be obtained.
Both Mr.. Curtis and Mr.. Kelley of the
Swing Co. will be in Gardiner, today, and
look ut these locations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09
PROGRESS OF PARIS.
It Is Ancient In Years and Essentially
Modern In Development.

1t Is Ancient In Years and Essentially
Modern In Development.
Although some cities in Italy present
moro vivid and fascinating periods of ex-
amples, there is perhaps no other city in
Europe where the continuity of modern
civilization for at least seven centuries
can be traced so fully in its visible record.
From the tine of Louis the Stout, A. ID.
11OS, Paris has been the rich and power
full metropolis of rich and charging state,
and from that day to this there is hardly
a single decade which has not left some
fragment or other of its work for our eyes.
The history of each of its great founda-
tions, civil and ecclesiastical, would till a
volume, and indeed almost every one OF
them has had many volumes devoted to its
gradual development or final disappear
ance and transformation to modern uses.
The history of the Cathedral of Notre
Dame from the laying of the first stone
by Pope Alexander III in the age of our
Henry II and Beckett down to the final
restoration" by NJ. Violet lie Due and the
history of all its annexes and dependencies,
Archeveche, Hotel Dieu, together with an
exact account of all it's carvings, glass,
reliefs, etc, would be a history of art
itself. The same would be true If one
followed out the history of the foundations
of St German des Pres, of st. Victor, of
St. Martin DIES Champs, of the Temple
and of st. Genevieve.
Two or three of these enormous do
mains would together occupy space
equal to the whole area of the original
site They contained magnificent
churches, halls, libraries, refectories and
other buildings and down to the last cen
fury were more or less in state of fair
preservation or active existence. OF them
all it seems that St. Victor, on the site of
the Halle aux Wins, and the Temple, on
the site of the square Of that name, have
entirely disappeared. But of the others
interesting parts still remain. OF the l l
great abbeys and 20 minor converts which
Paris still had at the revolution, none re-
mains complete, and the great majority
have left nothing but names to the new
streets. -Fortnightly Review.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

There was an installation of the officers
Of Sergeant Wyman Post, g. A. R., No.
81, Monday evening. The officers We're
installed by j. L. Merrick of Waterville,
assistant adjutant general of the depart
ment of Maine There were visitors from
w. S. Heath Post of Waterville, Bates
Post of Norridgewock and Russell Post
of Skowhegan. J. Wesley Gilman Camp 5.
of ", No. 26, of Oakland was also present
There were speeches by members of Ser
geant Wyman Post and the visitors from
out of town, after which there was a
baked bean supper and campfire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09
St. Albans Grange.

The officers elect Of ST. Adams, were
publicly installed on Saturday evening"
Jan. 9Th. The hall was well filled and
those present appeared much interested
in the work. The officers installed are
as follows Master, Fred Lucas; O.. G.
A. Merrill, L., Mrs. A. L. Vining; S.,
J. B. Dow; A S., Wesley Seekins; Chap,
Mrs. A. s. Varney; Treas, A. S. Var
ney; Sec, Mrs. f. A. Longley; G. X, c.
f. Mason; Pom ona, Lena Merrill; Flora,
Susa J. Cooper; Ceres, Addie Turner
L. A. s., Nena Dow; chorister, Daniel
Foss; organist, Mrs. Mabel Bigelow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09
Daily Eeauebte 5uurnal
CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.
Religious.


Jan. 9-women's Missionary Society Of the
Church of God. Monroe.
Jan. 1I-!3-Maine Eastern Christian Confer
ence, Bangor.
Jan. I7-l9-Houlton Free Baptist Quarterly
Meeting, Littleton. =.
Feb i7-Quarterly Meeting OF the Church OF
God, Dixmont Center.
Temperance.
Feb. s-York District Good Templars. Kittery,
Feb. 7-Cumberiand District Good Tempiars.
Portland.
Feb. s-Knox District Good Templars, Cam
Feb. l5-oxford District Good Templars,
Feb. is~waldo District Good Templars, Bel
fast.
Miscellaneous.
Ian. 8-9-Maine Pathological Society," Foxcroft.
Jan 10-Waldo and Kennebec Musical Asso-
citation. Freedom.
Jan. 3O-3l-Anuual Meeting Maine Press As
ISOLATION Augusta.
Feb. 12-l3-Annnal State Encampment, G. A.
R., Gardiner.
Grange.
Jan. t2-North Aroostook Pomona Grange,
Ian. s0-sagadahoc Pomona Grange, West
Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

At the meeting of the city council Mon
day evening, the president being absent,
Councilman Johnson presided. Mr. Jack
son of Ward / presented an amendment
to the city charter whereby the school
committee shall be elected at the polls, a
member from each ward, these to elect
superintendent, who shall be paid a fixed
salary this committee to take the place of
the present board of high school directors.
The amendment was passed but defeated
in the board of aldermen. The same
gentleman also presented an amendment
to the charter which would make it obi
ratory to all persons who have charge of
the expenditure of the money of the city
tn make a full detailed report of all their
financial transactions for the municipal
wear ending Feb. IA, these reports to be
ready by March / of each year. This
passed the council but was laid on the
table by the aldermen. Roll of bills No
II amounting to S14045, was approved
and ordered paid. A bill for $50. 80 from
a T., Lewis of Randolph, was presented
Tbis was in consequence of an error in
t,xation of some stock held by Mr.. Lewis
II was referred to the joint standing COM
,n;ttee on accounts and claims. The
committee on public buildings reported
th.t the basement of the grist mill was
full Of rotten timber and the Reporter
Journal refused to pay anything for the
use of it. Accepted in concurrence. The
cnnmittee on schools reported on the
sanitary condition of schools in this city
accepted. The committee on street light:
,acommended that electric lights be placed
ON Neal street at the head of Robinson
street also on River avenue near resi-
,,anea 81 W. w. Bradstreet. and at The
corner of Church and Pleasant streets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09
TRACK AND STABLE GOSSIP.

There's one class of horses that find
eager buyers, Notwithstanding all the
talk about the cheap prices ruling on
horse flesh One of that class is the geld
ing, Actor, owned by f. S. Forrest of
Riverside Mr. Forrest has refused
several offers of big money for the horse
Actor is regarded by horsemen as one
of the best driving horses in Kennebec
county He is an inbred Morgan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09
Lcprosy.

From reliable statistics VIC draw tho
conclusions that lcprosy is generally CON
tracted between the ages of Is and 90, or
that in a very large number Of patients
the disease shows itself at about IS; that
Ut develops very slowly, SO that the patient
docs not require much medical aid before
the disease has run four years; that the
majority of lepers die within five years of
their admission to the hospital, and that
the average length of life of u patient after
he has developed loprosy is nine years.
Pearson Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09
AFTERNOON TOILET.

bright tips of impcyan pheasant plumes
set closely together; Others, more drcssy,
are of silk cut out in the shape of rose
petals and massed together. Then, again,
chiffon is pulled and ruchcd and alternat-
ed with rosettes or flowers. Indeed all
have some coquettish finish-a flower at
the side or sometimes on both sides.
There is no limit to the variety that can
be obtained, and they are excessively be-
coming, forming soft frame for pretty
head
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

A large number of the friends of Mr..
and Mrs. j. l.. Lakin assembled at their
home on Pleasant street, Monday even
ing. it being the 25th Anniversary of
their marriage. There were many valu-
able presents, as tokens of esteem, from
the guests. Dainty refreshments were
served. and the company dispersed, wish
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Lakin many more
years of welded happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

The officers of Cobbosseecontcc Colony,
No 81, L. o. of p f., were installed,
Tuesday evening. During the evening
the retiring governor,G. A, Cannon, who
has proved a very efficient presiding oili-
Ger. having initiated II candidates during
his term of six months, was presented by
Miss Annie Andrews, in behalf of the
colony, with very handsome gold chain
and charm in appreciation of his valued
sorry iceS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

As two ladies were driving past F. S.
Maxcys store on Water street, Tuesday
afternoon, the sleigh turned over, throw
ing them ont. Fortunately man who
was standing near grasped the horse and
prevented u runaway and perhaps injury
to the ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

U. r. Penney, John Rutter; ushers,
W. J. Larkin, Arthur Upper; trustees,
U. r. Penney, g. W. Manter, Arthur
Topper; church clerk and treasurer, l. }.
Thayer; deacons, d. E. Manter, l. j.
Thayer Rev. F. D. Tasker will remain
another year as pastor of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09
A LITTLE CREATURE.
But Well Known to All Those Who Go
Down to the Sea In Wooden Ships.

The Tcredo navalis is a tiny marine
vermiform bivalve. 1t borcs its way into
ships bottoms and thus secures itself a
habitation. If this were all, it's history
might never have been written, but it
multiplics its kind rapidly, and in a few
gears the family borings, which extend
through the timber in oil directions, rem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09
MARY HELD HER FAST,

what she had to do, and though she could
not go by herself she was not SO timid as
she had been at first.
"You only want a few more lessons"
said Will, land you will be able to 60
alone"
Yes" said Mary, 81 think she will,
and thank you and Fred very much for
helping me-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

Miss Alice Sinclair, reader and imper-
sonater, will give an entertainment in
Sopcr's hall, this evening. All who heard
the talented young lady at the Universal
list church a few weeks ago will be glad
of an opportunity of listening to another
of her entertainments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

man who has decided theories on ny
gienic subjects is said to carry a compass
in his pocket for the proper placing of his
bed when travelling. He thinks this Of
the utmost Importance in securing perfect
repose and urges his friends to form the
habit of sleeping with the head toward the
north, in order to get the benefit of the
electric currents which are constantly pass
ing from north to south. This very old
theory Is at least an easy one to try.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

The entertainment to be given at the
Universalist church, Thursday evening,
January 10, promises to be one OF the
finest of the season. Miss Alice Sinclair
has established a reputation as vocalist
and impersonator of the highest order
As singer she has well-trained voice
and fine expression. Her evolutionary
ability is very marked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

The annual meeting of the Sorosis was
held in the Ware parlors, Monday evening.
There was large attendance of the mem
hers. The election of officers resulted
President, Miss Eva Getchcll; vice presi-
dent, Miss Anna Bartlett; secretary and
treasurer, Mrs. Fannie Il. Lovejoy work
committee Miss Cora Goodridgc, Miss
Carrie Redington. Refreshments were
served The society has just closed "A very
srccessful wears work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

A large number of the members OF W..
S. Heath Post, G. A. R., went to Oak
land, Monday night, to attend the install
lation of officers and u campfire of
Sarg't Wyman Post, No. ~. Asst
Adj Gen. J. l.. Merrick of this city, Of
ficiated as installing officer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

Assistant Adiutant General Merrick and
Past Commander Evander fitzpatrick went
to China, Tuesday evening, where Mr..
Mcrrick installed the officers elect of A. j.
Billings Post, No. 112, G. A. r. After
the ceremonies of installation were com
pleted there was a rousing campfire, at
which there were several visitors from
the posts at South China and East Nassal-
hpro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09
A Happy Land For Children,

The French have such beautiful proverbs
about children that if they were lived up
to French children should lead the hap
piest of lives. One rule for childhood is,
No cares, no fears, no tumult, no strife
oil merriment. Another says that child.
hood is the holiday of life, " and bids par
ents see to 1t that it be made such.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

Dlrigo Lodge, No /, A. O. L. W., will
install its officers, next Monday evening,
the installation being private except to
members and their families. There will
be memorial services in one of the churches
in this city by this order, Jan. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-09

The plate glass for Emerys new build
ing has arrived, and will be put in soon.
1t measures 96x112 feet, which is we
think the largest on the street. The new
front has been put in and soon the build
ing will be ready for occupancy.