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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02
A Good Health Rule.

"If my daughter were going to Europe
to spend year without her family" said
q wise mother, quoted by Prairie Farmer,
land were to give her brief rule as a
guide to health, it would be this-keep
your chin in.' This seemed unintelligi-
BILE until she elaborated it and showed the
effects of such an observation. She said:
ITO keep the chin in means to keep it
we'll drawn back horizontally. That
causes what physical culturists call lift
ed chest or live chest. A lifted chest in
sures deep and full breathing, and hence
pure blood and perfect circulation. p
feet circulation is the greatest safeguars
against contagion, and 1t prevents chilli
ness, the forerunner of colds. A lifted
chest also throws the whole body into a
graceful poise. The abdomen recedes, the
thumbs fall into place by the side, the
weight of the body falls upon the ball of
the foot instead of the heel, and the Shout
der blades flatten. These effects are pro-
duced when standing or walking. There
are also effects in sitting. A lifted chest
then insures straight backbone, with the
end Of spine against the back of chair, in
stead of a curved spine, which many wom-
en- assume while sitting. The habit of re-
tanning a lifted chest is easily formed,
provided the clothing is reasonably loose. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02
Blankets. California and Otherwise.

Every blanket that is all wool is now
called California, although the original
ones SO designated were woven of Califor-
MIA wool. The price of wool blankets de-
ponds upon the weight, which averages
from four to six pounds for good article,
and upon the width. This is measured by
quarters, but although the blankets are
woven of honest width the process of full
Ing" or finishing, shrinks them SO that to
have blanket measuring nine quarters
one must buy one marked 10 or II quar-
tiers. Good all wool blankets of II quar-
tiers, tho average width, and weighing
four pounds, will be SIS, while So will buy
q finer ono. The prices increase with in
creased weight and width till one marked
10 quarters and weighing six pounds will
cost from $12 to SIS.
The cheap grade Of blankets In gray
and white are made of mixed cotton and
wool, carded together, and SO skillfully 10
this done that it is difficult to tell when q
little cotton is put in. Such blankets liz
medium sizes are from 50. so to So pair,
while a cotton blanket is but $3.50. Small
blankets for cribs and cradles come in all
but the cheapest grades and are rarely any
thing but white, says The Decorator and
Furnishef.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02
ASHES CURE CUTS.
An Old Russian Custom Of Healing Severe
Cuts and Wounds Revived.

Cuts and wounds feV1VeOs
The New York Sun calls attention to
the use of ashes TO cure cuts. Some OF the
best known physicians in Russia arc
strongly advocating the adoption in the
government hospitals of an old Cossack
custom of treating cuts and wounds with
ashes. The Cossack peasantry have treat
ed cases In this fashion from time lmme-
mortal, and DIR. Pashkoff, n Russian ply
stefan who has been studying the treat
ment, recently said in an interview In
Russian medical journal:
IL strongly recommend the treating OF
severe cuts and wounds with ashes. Tx
pertinent has convinced me of the thor
ough efficacy of the treatment, and, in ad-
dition, it is cheap, takes little time to ar
range and does away with bulky band
ages, which have always been the bane OF
nurses and physicians. Tho best ashes are
those resulting from the burning of some
cotton stuff or linen, and only very thin
layer should be applied. If the wound has
been mado by some dirty instrument and
there is danger of blood poisoning, it
should be first washed thoroughly with a
lotion. Tho ashes, with the blood, make
q hard substance, under which the most
severe cuts heal with remarkable rapid
ity."
DR.. Pashkoff has experimental with
ashes on % cases of cuts, and only two OF
the entire number failed to result success
fully. These cases would have been cured,
too, had not the nurses failed to apply
prescribed lotions to the wounds before
the physicians t,ok them in charge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02
WASTE m BUYING FOOD.
10 Provision the House Like FORTRESS -
!. siexe Il Not Up to Date Management

10 Provieion the House Like FoESrs ="
/. siexe II Not Up to Date Management.
within the last decade American house
kaeners have begun to realize that the
Kitchen has Jagged far behind the rest OF
tha home life in the march of civilization.
The waste of food and consequent loss OF
money ia the one point which TO-DAY ap-
neals To every household, according TO
writer in Good Housekeeping, who ex-
nresses the following opinions on this
point: q, hr,-
;ng too large quantities. This habit Is
PARTIALLY dne to the customs of past gener-
stions when a household must be pro-
visioned like fortress for a long siege and
ono wears crops must last until the next
were harvested. 1t may be ascribed also to
onr haroain loving natures We think we
have a good trade and buy SO much thas
it half spoils, or we become tirea Oh SO
much of one thing and eat 1t under pro-
test, perhaps worse form OF waste 'nan
any other.
In buying small quantities some COM
pensation must be made the dealer VINO
bothers with small quantities, anu tne
weight of wrapping also Is to be consid-
cred, but these points may be balanced py
our gain in the freshness of food materials
and the less space required for storage. The
city housekeeper must save room In every
way possible, and there is little advantage
anywhere to the family of average size in
buying large quantities of groceries like
sugar, cereals, spices, etc.
One disadvantage of buying in large
quantities lies in the tendency we have Of
using more than is actually necessary
merely because there is an abundance
For this reason barrel of sugar may get
emptied sooner than If the same weight
were dealt out in weekly portions.
1t is often better economy to buy flour
by the bag than the barrel, and instead of
having single barrel for all purposes we
may have one bag for pastry, another for
bread and another of entire wheat flour
This is by far the best plan where part
of the bread is bought instead of being
made in the house, and the time is coming
when bread will be made outside in bet
ter, cheaper manner than it is now made
at home. Other cereal preparations should
be purchased in small quantities, as they
are prone to grow oily and be attacked by
Vermin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02
Coral Church on an Eastern Island.

The chu.ch built of coral is one of the
curiosities Of the isle of Maize, one of the
Scyschelles islands in the Indian ocean.
The Scysohelles islands, which are sup
posed by n any to be the site of the Eden
of the Old testament, form an archipelago
of II islands and are situated about 1400
miles east Of Alden and ! 200 miles from
Zanzibar They rise steeply out of the sea,
eliminating in the isle Of Maize, which Is
about 5000 feet above the level of the
ocean and is nearly the center of the
group. All these islands are of coral
growth. The houses are built of n species
Of massive coral hewn into square blocks,
which glisten like white marble and show
themselves to the utmost advantage in
the various tinted green of the thick trop-
ical palms, whose immense fernlike leaves
give pleasant and much needed shade
These palms grow as high as 100 feet and
more, overlapping both the houses and the
coral built church. They line the sea-
shore and cover the mountains, forming in
many places extensive forests.-Brooklyn
Eagle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02
HAD PLENTY OF AUDAclTY.

How Mr.. Moody Once Organized = Great
Charity In Ten Minutes.
On aoe occasion Dwight L. Moody bad
convened great conference In Liverpool,
writes Professor Drummond in McClure's
Magazine. The theme for discussion was
fayorite one, How to Reach the Masses
One of the speakers, the Rev. Charles Gar
rett, in powerful speech, expressed his
conviction that the chief want of the
masses In Liverpool was the institution OF
cheap houses of refreshment to counteract
the saloons. When he had finished, Mr..
Moody called upon him to speak for ten
minutes more. That ten minutes might
almost be said to have been crisis In the
social history of Liverpool. Mr.. Moody
spent it in whispered conversation with
gentlemen ON the platform.
No sooner was the speaker done than
Mr.. Moody sprang to his feet and an
nounced that company had been formed
to carry out the objects Mr.. Garrett had
advocated; that various gentlemen, whom
he named-Mr. Alexander Balfour, Mr.
Samuel Smith, NJ. p, Mr.. Lockhart and
others-had each taken /, 900 shares OF 50
each, and that the subscription list would
be open till tho end.of the meeting The
capital was gathered almost before the ad-
iournment, and company floated under
the name of the Bsitish Workmen COM
pany, limited, which has not only worked
a small revolution in Liverpool, but
what was not contemplated or wished for,
except as an index of healthy business
paid a handsome dividend to the share
holders.
For 20 years this company has gone on
increasing. Its qualifications are in every
quarter Of the city; it has returned 10 per
cent throughout the whole period, except
for one strike year, when it returned z,
and, above all, it has been copied by cities
and towns innumerable all over Great
Britain.
To Mr.. Garrett, who unconsciously set
tho ball a-rolling, the personal conse-
qucnces were as curious as they were I'M
expected. You must take charge of this
thing" said Mr.. Moody to him, ''or at
least you must keep your eye on it, u
THAT cannot be" was the reply. II am
a Wesleyan. My three years in Liverpool
have expired. l must pass to another cir
cult" No." said Mr.. Moody, ''you must
stay here" Mr.. Garrett assured him 1t
was quito impossible; the Methodist con-
ference made no exceptions. But Mr..
Moody would not be beaten. He got up a
petition to tho conference. 1t was granted
an almost unheard of thing-and Mr..
Garrett remains in his Liverpool church
to this day. This last incident proves at
least one thing-that Mr.. Moodys audac-
ity II at least equaled by his influence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.
ReliGfoaas

Feb 5-s-Lewiston District Ministerial Asso-
Feb. s-Io-Edgecomb Quarterly Meetlns'
Georgetown. AZ.
Feb. Ii.1s-Bucksport District Western Min
3 isterial Association, Surry.
FeD. Io-l4-Bowdoin Conference OF rIee DsP
Feb. 17-Quarterly Meeting OF the Cnufcn oi
God, Dixmont Center.
Nav 2-Maine Methodist Conference, Saco.
May 9-East Maine Methodist conference
Bucksport.
Temperance.
Feb. e-York District Good Templars, Kittery,
Feb. 7-Cumberland District Good Tempiars'
FEB. a.Knox District Good Templars. Cam
FEB. ls-oxford District Good Templars'
Feb. isMwaldo District Good Templars, Bel
fast.
Educational.
March A-Kcnnebec Teachers Association
Waterville.
Miscellaneous.
Ian. so-31-Anuual Meeting Maine Press A.
Feb 2-is-Anpr al state Encampment, q. A.
r., Skowhegan.
Jan. 8o-sagadahoc Pomona Grange, Wes'
Feb. 5-oxford Pomona Grange, Bryants
Pond. -
Feb. 5-waldo Pomona Grange, Winterport.
Feb. 6--Androscoggin Pomona GRANGE Cio"-
Feb Knox and Lincoln Pomona Grange
North WaldOboro.
Feb s-Hancock Pomona Grange, sedgwick.
Feb 14-York Pomona Grange, Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

Joseph s Lambard, a prominent bust
ness man Of this city. died at his home on
Beech street, at9. 30 Friday morning, Of
heart trouble. He was aged 65 years and
2 months. Mr.. Lambard had been con-
fined to the house since Dec. %. He was
born in Litchfield, in August, 1929.
When young man he went 20 Boston,
where he learned the jewelers. trade He
came to this city in 1855, since which time
he had been one of our most active bust
ness men. In 1859 he married Mary l..
eldest daughter of the late Parker Shell
don. He is survived by his wife and two
daughters, Mrs C. s. Whitney of this
city and Mrs. o. NJ. Chandler of Boston,
and a sister, Mrs. Moses Hooper of Osh-
kosh, Wis. The funeral will take place
from the residence, Monday morning at
10. 80, Rev. 4. B. Barber officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02
Burns and Scalds.

A remedy for scalds and burns that one
woman has used successfully for years is
compounded as follows: Mix thoroughly
saual parts of raw linsced oil, limewater
and laudanum. Keep this mixture tightly
corked, label it ''poison" and set it ON the
tcp shelf of the most out of the way closet,
SO that inquisitive children will not get
hold of it. 1t makes an excellent dressing,
affording speedy relief from pain. Keep q
soft linen cloth saturated with the mix
turc closely over the burn, excluding the
air. Shake before using.-Washingto
Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02
Popular Lamp Shades.

There is perhaps not SO much variety in
lamp shades as may appear at first glance,
for they are made for the most part on
wire frames, which do not include a great
number Of shapes.
Tullo shades take on generally the half
rourd shape, the wire frame being covered
with silk, which in turn supports any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

At the Free Baptist church, Sunday
afternoon at 2, 80, the pastor, Rev. +. d.
George, will preach the second sermon on
Christ's Temptation. Subject: Tempt
ing God" AS this will be the first ami
yersary of the present pastorate, there
will be report made of the year. A. f.
G. Il. meeting, p. NJ. Gospel service,
7p NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

The programme of services at st. Mat
thews church, Sunday, will be as FOL
lows:
Fourth Sunday afoer Epiphany. Holy COM
munion at 9.l5 A. NJ. Sunday school at lo5o
A. M. Evening prayer, with sermon, at
Professional, From the Eastern Mo 1ntains"
Gloria, w Snth
Magnificat, W. oIoe on
Nunc Dimittis. c Anom
nisartoorv Doxology
Retrocessional, "Hasten the Time Appointed"
Wilson hall was crowded, last evening,
to see the Louden Dramatic Club present,
"Under the Laurels." The piece was
staged very nicely and the audience was
much pleased 1t has taken many even
ings of hard work to become efficient In
this production and to each who took part
much credit is justly due. The cast OF
characters was as follows:
Mrs milford Mrs. H. w. Clark
Rose Milford. Miss Flora Smith
Polly Dowler, MISS LlzAe Waihel
KvIe Rrantford. Mr.. Fred Chase
rant Colewood Fred Fuller
lie Hammer James F. Stesrns
Rob Rutton' Miller Colby
49, Aaron Norton
sheriff George Seavey
After the play, a social dance was In
dulged in, much to the pleasure OF all
and was continued until the hours OF
dawn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

At the adjourned meeting IF the Unita-
rian society, Thursday evening" several
unimportant matters Of business were
considered. The attendance was not very
large 1t was voted to change the time
of holding the annual meeting from Jan
uary and November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02
EMPIRE LAMP SHADE.

number of overlapping frilfs and flounces
of tulle, giving fluffy effect decidedly
decorative and pleasing. OF more stately
aspect is the empire style here illustrated
In shade of lemon colored muslin, finely
plated and edged with lace. A sky blue
ribbon crosses diagonally the front panel
and is finished off with cluster of wind
mill looms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

Reuben NJ. Lawrence of this city, died,
Friday, aged Sc years and 8 months. He
was highly respected as a just and upright
citizen. He was a member of the Metho-
dist church here for 20 years. His wife,
who is % years of age, survives him.
He was a brother of Mrs. X. P. Buffum
and Mr. Sylvanus Lawrence of this city.
The funeral will take place from the
residence on Libby hill, Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

Funeral services of the late Mrs Frank
Stone occurred Friday afternoon Mt
o'clock, from the Universalist church, Rev.
Il. b. Barber officiating. The bearers
were Sumner Smiley,A. X. p Buffum,
q. N. johnson and &. NJ. Holmes. The
remains were placed in the receiving
tomb at Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02
wit Comes with the Dessert.

The greatest opportunities for serving
an effective dinner are In the dessert. Be
sides it is over the ices and between the
cracking of nuts and the nibbling Of raj
sins that the wittiest things are said.
Chauncey Depew says it is not until the
ices are served that people at dinner really
begin to have genial feeling toward their
ncighborsL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

Harry Lindloy opened his six-night en-.
gagement to fair house at City hall,
Friday evening, in 1.-THE Noble Outlaw, .
which was very acceptably presented.
Mr.. Lindley is a strong character artist,
and his support is very good. The special
ties were good, and the children caught
the whole audience. This evening the
play will be Cynthia, Queen of the
Gipseys''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

The new horses for the fire department
arrived, Thursday night, from Boston
and were given trial spin, Friday
They make hobby span. They art
dapple gray, weigh 1850 pounds, ant
seem to possess good running abilities
and good, long wind They are here fol
a weeks trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

The work of renovating the johnson
house, which was begun six weeks ago,
is progressing finely. A number of the
rooms have been enlarged and the inside
of the house has been painted and papered.
1t has also been piped for steam heat, and
will be provided with entirely new furni-
ture, before it is opened to the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02
STATE NEWS.
BOwDOINHAM.

D0V DO1xS 1A1k ~
Front street was cleared OF drifted
snow Wednesday by the use of the road
machine. Before the snow was leveied
of that had been banked on either side
by the machine the team Of Levi Stick
man, occupied by Mrs. Stickman and
Miss Theresa c. Whitmore, the latter
driving was overturned The horse took
fright and after demolishing and clearing
from the sleigh run the length OF Main
street took turn round the high school
building and back again past the place
of the accident and attempted seemingly
to kick over the store OF H. r. Hinckley,
grocery and hardware dealer. The occu-
pants of the sleigh were uninjured save a
slight shaking up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

Charles Taylor is riding in very hand
some new sleigh, which he built at odd
moments, Mr. Taylor does not claim to
be q professional sleigh builder and only
had limited number Of tools with which
to do the work, but this piece of work at
tracts the attention Of all who have seen it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

Presiding Elder Lapham of the Metho-
dist society. was here, last evening, and
attended the quarterly conference, which
was an interesting gathering, and the
exercises consisted of general matters IN
reference to the work of the society. lie
will speak at the church, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

Soon after the machinery at the Com,
mer cial Ice CO. started, Friday. one Of the
wheels Of the hosting gear broke down,
necessitating the shutting down of one
chain. The other chain was kept at work.
It will be several days before the damage
can be repaired. The houses are about a
third filed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

A colt driven by a Mr.. Perkins of
Sidney, took fright at the Oakland train,
near the freight depot Friday morning
The animal dashed across the square, and
near the platform struck the team of R.
f. Hodgedon, splitting the dasher of the
pung After the collision the frightened
animal stood as calmly as an old horse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

The funeral of the late Charles Wight
was held from his late residence on Water
street, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev.
A. Il. Ringold officiating. The bearers
were: J. c. Morrison, C. II. Wight, G. +.
PRAY and f. NJ Glass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

There was good attendance at the
convention for instruction, conducted by
District Deputy G.. W. Crosby of North
Wayne, in Masonic hall, Friday Ses-
sions were held forenoon and afternoon.
and work in the third degree was per
formed in the evening. Several Masons
from neighboring lodges were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

Mrs. l.. W. Rollins entertained a party
of her lady friends at whist at her home,
on Nudd street, Thursday evening.
There were seven tables. The prize
winners were Miss Victoria Arnold, Mrs.
G. W. Hutchings and Miss Jennie
Townsend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

External Rewards will be the sub
iect of Rev. +. o. Thayer's sermon at the
Methodist church, Sabbath morning
The sacrament of the Lords Supper will
be administered at the evening service,
at which time n number of new members
will be received The presiding elder, Rev.
J. b. Lapham, will Ee present and assist
Mt the latter service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

There was large audience at the Bap-
fist church, Friday evening, to hear the
lecture of President Hyde of Bowdoin
college. The lecture was a characteristic
one of the man, eloquent, conclusive and
candid, the result of much thought and
recearch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

Miss Leila Dunbar of Waterville, was
calling upon friends in this city, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

A cog wheel at the top of the elevator
at the Lawrence ice houses just above the
bridge in Randolph, broke, Thursday af-
ternoon, causing u temporary delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

There will be services in Union hall
Sunday at p NJ. and O'Clock, con
Quoted by Frank Blaisdell OF Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

d. f. Sweeney is acting yardmaster
during the absence of Yardmaster hurry,
and Charles Tulley is filling Mr. Sween-
ey's place as foreman of shifter No. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

Misses Mary Wilder and Adelaide
Cooper left Thursday, for Wiscasset,
where they will visit friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

Father Nelligan has officiated as chap
lain Of the Legislature at Augusta, this
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

Hallowell has kind-hearted people Inc
Baptist and Methodist have sent food and
clothing to the sufferers of Nebraska ana
other places, during the past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

The Matinee Whist Club was enter
tanned by Mrs C. H. Wells, Friday after,
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

Our citizens who are interested in the
waterworks question will again go to
Augusta, Tuesday, to attend the hearing
before the judiciary committee OF the
Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

Frank Messenger, who has been al
Riverside for several weeks, in charge OF
saw mill, retrned home, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-02-02

Mrs. Davis, wife Of Ex-Governor Davii
of Bangor, has been here visiting, thl'
week.