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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03
HAMLET AND CAvIARE.
The Young Western Woman Had the Adj
vantage When 1t Came to Quotations.

The Young Western Woman Had the Adj
vantage When 1t Came to Quotations.
In the free and easy intercourse of ocean
travel on the smaller steamers it happened
III a recent voyage that one of the Four
Hundred Of large eastern city permitted
herself to unbend generously to bright
young western woman, writer of we'll
known ability, but limited as to fashiona-
Bile knowledge of some things.
One night these two, with their rcspec-
tive parties, were having merrylunch in
Ghe saloon. Spying a familiar looking dish
III the table, our little western woman ex
claimed with animation:
Raspberry iami How NIGEL Please pass
1t to me- =
An awkward silence fell on the party as
the elegant representative of her city's So
cial organism remarked with whitening
emphasis
"That JAM is caviare, Mrs b. Will
sou have some?''
"Caviare?" said the other with an un-
disturbed air. rs that caviare2 / never
saw any before, which proves that / be-
long to the general, doesn't it2" The
,ontemptuous look from the society wom-
I'll gave piiiCc w a puZZIeu expression as
she said:
"GeneralP General who9 What do you
mean by the general, pray tellS'
Why, l mean that the world is safe
after all, and pretty evenly divided. Some
know their Hamlet, some their caviare, .
good naturally laughed the little writer.
A sigh Of relief breathed gently from
5he group, and the society woman smiled
politely, with an cir that seemed to insinu-
tie thatfn spite of all efforts to nplift it
the wfld west was hopelessly sunk in bar
larisln. New York Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03
WOMEN AND WATERLOO.
What One Lady Remembered of the Scsne
Of the Famous Battle.

GIN my early days l knew lady who
happened to be in Brussels that memora-
BILE June said Mrs. Newton Grassland.
"She was then newly married and only %
years of age So little certain of victory did
the English on the spot feel that her hus-
band insisted on her dressing like a Nor
mandy peasant, thinking such a costume
would be a protection.
'Vividly have heard her describe the
paintings she witnessed at the door of the
hotel where she was staying and the de-
spair of wives who We're left behind-wives
soon to be widows.
VERY graphically, too, did she describe
the next days events, when women, many
of whom, too agitated to change their at
tire, were still elegantly dressed, made
their way somehow to the field of battle,
returning in the army wagons, supporting
the heads of the wounded on their knees,
bathing their brows and binding up their
wounds, while a steady rain poured down
on the faces begrimod by powder, which
yet allowed their pallor to be seen.
81 once met at dinner party the widow
of an ot1icer-I forget the name-who
fought at Waterloo, and the lady narrated
her experience of the after battle scene
For some reason she had to cross the field
of Waterloo, which was still strewn with
the dead, and for this purpose she was
blindfolded and placed on horseback, the
steed being led by "a trooper.
"She held a handkerchief to her nose
stepped think she said, with vinegar
and not until she had reached an ACTIVITY
nearly a mile from the scene of the carnage
was the bandage removed from her eyes
Then she looked back. The field of Water
loo appeared like field Of tombstones, for
the bodies were all stripped of clothing
and shone white in the sunshine like
stones, The camp following ghouls had
done their work etfectually New York
Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03
Wall Curtains.

A pretty fashion has been introduced
lately of wall curtain hanging at the
back of divan or an upright piano. These
curtains Of course must be made to afford
an agreeable contrast to the walls on
which they hang. Decorator and Furnish
or describes them as about yard and a
quarter deep and little more than two
yards wide. On an olive green wall a cur
tain of bright yellow pongeo is very pretty.
a pale blue curtain looks well on wall Of
Pompeian rcd.
A little blue silk curtain trimmed with
silver fringe and suspended by silver rings
from slender silver rod is most effective
behind o rosewood piano, and where there
is a pink effect on the walls. Some OF
shese curtains are made of Japanese stuffs
and some of plush. In sombor room q
wall curtain of yellow or gold colorcd silk
lights up wonderfully well and gives a
charming tone to the whole room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03
Confidence Wins.

We very often hear merchants say about
a certain line of goods: Il did not believe
they would sell very well when l bought
them. Now my predictions have been full,
filled" Have you ever thought that this
was probably so because you started In
with the idea that the goods would not
sell, and you did not make the proper eff
forts to push them that you did not have
confidence in the goods and therefore
could not make IA successful sale?
Ii you have confidence in the plan, or
in yourself, or in the goods, then your
enthusiasm ON the subject will be much
more apt to make it a success than II you
go into it with half hearted feeling,
which is more than half failure to begin
with If you feel before you take hold of a
matter that you do not think it is going
to be u success. then let it alone because
it is nine to one that it will be failure
unless you go into it with push and en-
thusiasm. DRY Goods Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

1t is perhaps fortunate that people rare
ly regard cloudy weather as bad omen,
though occasionally, no doubt, a bride
may be found who prefers that her we'd
ding morn shall be cloudless. And so 1t
may DO presumed that those, who this
year received their diplomas from Bow
doin and Bates, were not depressed because
of the lowering skies. But it Is indeed
pleasant, to say the least, If our ventures
are but blessed with fair weather and the
prospect that the skies OF today will smile
upon the commencement day exercises
at Colby Is subject for copgratulation
Tho weather of the past two days could
not have favored the exercises more and
there may be in some minds room for the
suspicion that the fair 500 eds may have
something to do with the fair weather. BE
this as 1t may Colby on this its 18th an-
niversary may congratulate itself that 1t
has the honor of comforting degrees upon
the gentler sex. Twenty four years ago
Colby calamity made room for co-educa-
ton Today the female students are about
thirty per cent of the whole and the in
novation In this State has been productive
of great good. Nearly half century the
college struggled against great odds but
all the while was building better than 1t
knew. acqu lrtpg such strength as comes
only through such effort and when be-
quests could 10 most good they were forth
coming. Colby does mot lack for in
fluential friends, those acquainted with
her needs and possessing the will and
the means to assist materially In supply
ing those needs. Every alumnus, who re-
turns ON this occasion must feel pride ia
his alma mater. that has done so much
and is so well equipped to do so much
more even better than heretofore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

Witherell and few well chosen words W
Mr. and Mrs. March expressed their appi.-
citation. About $50 were present. rruit,
confectionery and lemonade were serVeo
and all went away feeling they had passed.
an enjoyable evening.-Mr.and MIS- VII
lard Richardson of Athens who have pee n
spending the past week with their sister,
Mrs. D. P. Avery return to their home
Monday.-Miss Flora Frost closed very
successful term of school at Lisbon ans
last week and returned to her home, Sat
urday.
LITCHFIELD CORNER.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beane of Bethel and their
son, Chester, are visiting at DE- hen-
drick's .-Mrs. Randall of Richmond, is
visiting her brother-in- law, Mr.. Ihomas
Holmes. The Litchfield brass band Is en-
gagged to play at the Fourth OF July cele-
bration at Dresden. stewart
lost a horse last week, the animal got cast
in his stall, and injured himself SO that
they were obliged to kill him.
Bosworth and Miss Rose Waterman who
are at work in Lewiston, spent Sunday
at their res pective homes. -Rev. Salem
ID. Towne of Old Town will give an illus
day evening. Friday evening Miss La
VIVA Coombs of Bowdoin who has spent
ten years In India, will speak at the
church on the same subject
READFIELD.
Walter Williams and his brother-in-law
left for Boston, Friday Fisher
has gone to Taunton, Mass, to work in
the hospital there.-lt was reported in our
village last week that Detective True had
found the thieves who broke into the post
office here but as yet nothing definite Is
known about the matter.-There was a
beautiful display of flowers at both houses
of worship in this village last Sabbath.
At the chapel the sacrament of the Lords
supper was observed and one member
was baptized and three were admitted to
membership in full and five joined by let
ter from other churches.-Mrs f. Smith
from Hallowell Is here for few days Wis
iting friends. -More summer visitors
came last week and more are expected this
week. Sara Fogg goes to Monmouth to
sing there Tuesday evening of this week.
FAYETTE
The attendance at tho farmers insti-
tute, Friday, was very small, on account OF
the rain-School CLOSED, Friday, at the
Mills after succe ssful term. Miss Hodg-
kins is one of our best teachers. Mr.. G..
B, Judkins is gradually failing. His
friends have given up all hopes of his re-
covery.
BRANCH MILLS.
Rev. A. H. Jones preached Sunday to a
crowded house at Parmenter Hill. He
will preach next Sunday at Branch Mills
at 10 30 A. NJ, and Parmenter Hill at 8
p. M.-The prospects are that the hay
crop will be fully up to the average in this
vicinity.
MONMOUTH.
Mrs. Ada Aver, matron of Monmouth
town farm, and party of lady friends
went outing, Tuesday. Arthur Merrill,
six years old was carried to the town
farm, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

Lover-This landscape Ia undoubtedly
the best picture In the exhibition. 1,
strongly resembles that beautiful scene
where Leonora gave NE to understand chat
she reciprocated my Affection
Lady-This portrait Of lady deserves
the first prize. The dress Is quite ininiita
Ole and was, no doubt, made by = rirst
class Paris costumer.
Gourmand-A still niel Oysters. lob
tiers champagne and even goose liver
'atei This Is the most perfect picture !
have seen yet.
Average Vis!tor-At the back yondcr IL
ne finest picture in the exhibition I
haven't seen it yet. but IL draws the big
yest crowd
Professor-ir this historical paintin.
ne costumes are most faithfully dcliiicat
IL Nave lot -crn . picture that Iik,
etter e
Ganickeepcr-This portrait Of do. Is
sonacftully like my dead Jumbo It's The
iest picturu ia the lot
Paintcf-I have seen all the other Eel
ows pictures. but my own Is the fnsst aft
Il al.--HumoristicLe Blatter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03
Grenadines and Gauxe..

Black grenadines, with bold chine flow
ers, make excellent summer dresses, and
so do the summer gauzes The coloring Is
exquisite grass green, brilliant fuchsia,
peach, etc There Is large range of
checked grenadines and crepe. Gauzes and
crcpons, as well as chiffon, have been en-
broidered in the open hole work. Velvet
gauzes are back again on shot grounds, the
patterns floral and bold and gauze SOU
tache with well covering patterns in up
standing cord Is used greatly for capes; SO
are the black silk grenadines The new
mousselinc with the satin face Is the best
of all materials to show off the new colors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

Women are sometimes compelled to
act for themselves, because of the suffer-
Ing forced upon them by incompetent
doctors, who are baffled by very simple
complaints, because they are not the
right sex to comprehend them.
Lydia E. Piakhana, when she gave to
the world her Vegetable Compound,
lifted women from the darkness into
light. She placed within their reach
guaranty, not only of health, but of del
icacy and 1self-respect.
The following letter Is a little story
where dear little boy" was the
" Waterloo"
have taken three bottles Of your
Vegetable Compound, one package Of
Sanative Wash, one box of Liver Pills:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

Honduras, Nicaragua and Salvador are
trying to frame treaty of union, even il
Costa Rica and Guatemala stay out. The
future welfare of the people of Central
America undoubtedly would be greatly
enhanced by such union. But the petty
local jealousies, the turbulent spirit of the
mixed population and the ambition of To-
cal leaders are likely for the present to
prove an insuperable obstacle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

It Is said that the idea is getting
abroad in England that Oscar Wilde is be-
ing prosecuted. What short memory
the public does have and what forgiv-
ing spirit Here Is Oscar who has perse-
outed the public for years with his idiotic
drivel, taken from the treadmlll and the
recipient of bouquets 1t expected that
the Prin3e of Wales will eventually call
upon him. Oscar may succeed in making
n good financial "spec" out of the adver
Using his nameless infamy has afforded
him. Faugh!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

and moro than $50 meetings will be held
by the Christian Endeavorers 1T Boston
during the five days convention beginning
one week from today. AS 90 900 are ex-
pected to attend the convention there Is
little doubt but what there will be enough
to Ego around" at all the meetings and
20 afford each speaker largo audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

Bad Jimmie Ito partner. who is helping
him rob Fifth avenue housc)-What 'er
smellin dat bottle .er kerlone fur?
Simple Peat-Well, we can't find no
money, and / made a vow never to leave
er house widout takin a scent
And they found him next day with a
dagger sticking in his heart The joke
was too much for Bad Jimmie.
SiftiuQs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

Another victory against licensing vice
has been won in the end of legitimate
gambling In Montana. But one territory
where gambling Is licensed remains and
that will not long hold out against en-
lIghtened sentiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03
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munications.
Address all communications relating to sub
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

1t looks as II the Vanderbilts had &C
England Railroad. How does Boston
like the prospect of her western traffic be-
ing controlled by New York Influence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

Dave Hill and Tom Platt spent Sunday
at Coney Island. AS a result of this
meeting Platt says they agreed that the
mugwumps are great people. These
two adversaries (?) must have been In 6ks
cellent humor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

Quite a number Of ladies In Lewiston
and Auburn are wearing rainy day COS
TUNES with skirts reaching only to the
tops of their boots without attracting
especial attention. Common sense will
win in the long run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03
How to Avoid Dyspepsia.

Sir Andrew Clark, president Of the Royal
College of Physicians and Surgeons, I'D
vised that each mouthful Of food should
receive 80 bites-that is, one for every
tooth-if one wishes to avoid dyspepsia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

"What this town (Surry) needs at pres
a lucrative opening for '95 "centre
rush." who may not have decided upon
his occupation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

While the Auburn water loan bonds
sold at one and half premium the city
is not satisfied as it ID believed the prem
ium would have been much higher had
that constitutional debt limit been
changed last winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

The Defender" has been transferred to
the cradle of the deep. This change Of
cradles was desirable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

applied, and then could not stand the
pain.
My physician told me If / became
pregnant | would die. l. had bladder
trouble, itching, backache, catarrh OF
the stomach, hysteria, and heart trouble.
fainting spells and leucorrhGa. Can you
wonder that sing the praises of medi-
cine that has cured me of all these ills?"
MRS. geo. Z. K1RcHNEB, 35l Snediker
Ave-, Brooklyn, NY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

The death, at a green old age, of Gui-
teau' s executloncr shows that the assassin s
final curse didn't amount to cuss"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

While Nobleboro is talking about getting
rid of its old wooden mills Norway is en-
deavoring to have one established in that
village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

A saloonless Sunday in New York city
shows what can be done in the way of en-
forcing the laws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

Chicagos culture Is likely to look up
now that q theatre train to New York
has been put on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

had tried to beat the she'll game, and
failed The "soph" by reason of his
swagger, was mistaken for the knave and
had O hard time to get himself identified
by his uproarious comrades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

and now | have q
dear little babe
four weeks old,
and / am well. I
have to thank you
for this.
/ have spent
$4,000 for doc
tors bills without
a cure. For my
cure ! only spent
| $500.
a. " / was once
a victim of fe-
male troubles
in their worst
form. l have suf-
fereduntold ago
MES every month;
had to stay in bed,
and have pOultices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03
In Your Blood

Is the cause of that tired, languid feeling
which afflicts you at this season. The
blood Is impure and has become thin and
poor. That is why you have no strength,
no appetite, cannot sleep. Purify your
blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
will give you an appetite, tone your
stomach, and invigorate your nerves.
Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy In ac-
tion and sure in effect. 25c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03
Knox.
NORTH WASHINGTON.

Atwell Nash has recently purchased a
fine span of horses from George Hilb,rt Of
West Washington w. f. Dart, B. E.
and F. W. Cunningham, went to the
Moody lake in Liberty last week on fish
Ing excursion. A fine string of pickerel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

Tennis tournament at Thomaston is on
the taps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03
A baby
CONTRADICTs THE DOCTORS.
All Are Happy, Glad, and Well
ESPECIAL TO OUR LADY nrApKns]

The theories of physicians in regard
to female complaints suffer water
loo" very frequently, when sensible and
thinking women take matters into their
own hands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

A good story is told of Colby sopho
more. who with party of his classmates
visited Skowhegan to take in" the cir
cls. The story would be plausible but for
the statement that he wore a tall hat too
big for his bead. Be that rs it may he
pushed it back on his Websterian brow
and assumed a debonair grace that is
supposed to more than make amends for
any deficiency in head. This attitude
caught the attention OF ruralist, who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

The Kiel canal may prove short cut
TO war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

A man In danger Of punishment for
having too many wives would hardly be
expected to seize vi ct armis and spirit
away the one wife that was unwilling to
90 with him. But this Is the charge
against S, B. Howard of West Poland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03
MAINE GOSSIP.

Good Will FARMS good luck seems un-
interrupted and this time it Is cottage
and q $1,000. Good for Good Will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03
Waldo.
TROY.

L NJ l..
VIM. B. Ferguson, a respected citizen of
this town, died at the home of his SOD,
Friday, June 2S, at the age of SO years
Funeral services were held at the church
Sunday, sermon by Rev. T.. H. Merrill
Miss Hicks of Belfast, county president
If the W. c. T. U..aspoke at the church
Sunday afternoon, and afterwards or
,anized promising union of 16 men,
)ers. Mrs Newell Bagley was elected
PRESIDENT, Mrs. Sarah Rogers, secretary
md Mrs. Geo. Tyler, treasurer Mrs
Maggie Parsons has returned accompanied
" her sister, Mrs. Cilley of Augusta
Town schools closed on Friday
Farmers are grinding their scythes and
moving around the edges while waiting
or more promising weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-03

was the result-Peter Lenfest has had a
fine monument erected in the Lenfest
yard in memory of his son who died this
spring.-Mrs Chas. Cove who was so seri
ously injured is gaining fast and will I'M
doubtedly recover.-Harry Brann and
mother, Mrs. J. A. Tracy of Augusta, Wis
ited at Deacon S. and Chas. Cunning
hams last week-W. P. Turner and wife
of North Palermo visited at Geo. Len
tests, last week.-Eugene Light who re-
Gently went to Worcester, Mass, to work
in the insane asylum returned home last
ek.-Chas Cunningham was about
town procuring sgners to the petition for
the proposed new highway road last week
and met with good success This road is
much needed, and with, such hearty CO.
operation from the leading citizens of our
town, success seems assured.-H. F. Ev-
ans went to Weeks Mills on business last
week
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DRESDEN
The Union society of South Dresden
has engaged Rev. S. A. Bender of Wis
casset to deliver the grafton the Fourth
Miss Addie Hathorne Is sick with the
mumps.-Mrs Alvira Alley came home
from Maiden. Mass, Saturday. The fish
ermen are taking up their weirs.
WHITEFIELD.
The home of Mr. Warren Cunningham
was the scene of very pleasant gather
ing, Tuesday evening, June 25, when his
daughter, Miss Annie Nj, was united in
marriage with Mr. Arthur w. Hough of
Augusta, Rev. C. W. Lowell, pastor of
Pittston and Whitefield Methodist Epis-
copal church officiated. Witnesses of the
ceremony were the members of the home
family and few invited friends. After
the service cake and coffee were served
the guests enjoying season of social
converse. At an early hour the good
byes and we'll wishes were said and the
friends departed to their several homes
Waldo.