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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31
A PIRATES DISCIPLINE.
The Rules Of Conduct Observed on Board
a Euccaneer.

-
The customs and regulations most COM
monty observed on board buccaneer are
worth noting. Every pirate captain doubt
less had his own set of rules, but there
arc certain traditional articles that seem
to have been generally adopted. The cap
tain had state cabin, double vote in
elections, double share of booty. On
some vessels it was the captain who decid
ed In what direction to sail, but this and
other matters of moment were often settled
by vote of the company, the captains
vote counting for two.
The officers had q share and a half or a
share and quarter of the plumber and
the sailors one share each. Booty was d.
vided with scrupulous care, and maroon
ing was the penalty of attempting to de-
fraud the genera, company, il only to the
amount of single goldpiecc. Every man
had full vote in every affair of impor-
tanco
Arms were always to be clean and 1T
for service, and desertion of the ship or
quarters in battle was punished with
death. On one famous pirate s ship a man
who was crippled in battle received $500
out of tho common stock, and proper
tionate sum was awarded for lesser hurts.
Another allowed $725 for the loss of a
limb and other captains instituted a SOFT
of tariff of wounds which extended to cara
fingers and toes.
In chase or battle the captains power
was absolute He who first spied sail,
If She proved to be a prize, was entitled to
the best pair of pistols on board her over
and above his dividend These pistols
were greatly coveted, and pair would sell
for as much as $3.50 from one pirate 10 an
other.
In their own commonwealth the pirates
were reported to have been severe upon
the point of honor, and among one crew it
was the practice TO slit the ears or nose Of
any sailor found guilty of robbing his fell
low.--New York Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31
cHILDRENs IDEAS OF DEATH.
Tho Ingenuity Of Some Of Our Youngsters
to Avoid the Inevitable.

Tho Ingenuity OF Some Of Our Youngsters
to Avoid the Inevitable.
Like the beginning Of life, it's termina-
tion, death, is one of the recurring puzzles
of childhood, writes Professor Gully in
The Popular Science Monthly. This might
Le illustrated from almost any autoblo-
graphical "reminiscences OF childhood.
Here indeed the mystery is made the more
impressive and recurrent to consciousness
by. the element of dread. A little girl OF
81 years asked her mother to put great
stone on her head, because she did not
want to die She was asked how stone
would prevent 1T and answered, with per
feet childish logic, Because l shall not
grow tall If you put a great stone on my
head, and people who grow tall get old
and then die"
Death seems to be thought Of by the un-
sophisticated child as the body reduced to
a Inotionless state, devoid Of breath and
unable any longer to feel or think. This
is the idea suggested by the sight OF dead
animals, which but few children, however
closely shielded, can escape
The first way Of envisaging death seems
to be as temporary staS like sleep, which
it SO closely resembles. A little boy Of IN
years, on hearing from his mother Of the
death Of lady friend, at once asked,
xviii Mrs P still be dead when we
70 back to London?"
The knowledge Of burial leads the child
to think much of the grave. The instinc-
tive tendency to carry on the idea of life
and sentence with the buried body is il
Illustrated in C---'s fear lest the earth
should be put over his eyes. The follow
ing observation from the Worcester COL
lection illustrates the same tendency: "A
few days ago H, aged 4 years and
months, came to me AID said, Did you
know they taken Deacon W to Graf
ton? /. Yes H: Well, spose it's
the best thing. His folks (meaning his
children) 'are buried there, and they
wouldn't know he was dead If he was
buried here. - This reversion to savage
notions of the dead in speaking of a Chris
tian deacon has its humorous aspect 1t is
strange to notice here tho pertinacity of
tho natural impulse. All thoughts of
heaven wero forgotten in the absorbing
interest in the fate of the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

1t is not a pleasure usually to record
sad breaks, but when it is one which bcne-
The one now referred to is another
break in prices at the . cent and Bargain
Store of G. W. Morrill,, advertised else
where
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

1STomorrow the Augusta School Teachers
Rssociation will hold a meeting at the
VIM. r. Smith school and will consider
the topics that will be brought before the
meeting in relation to the school work
and perhaps the matter of vertical writing
will be one of the questions that will be
decided 8 fle5r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

The many friends of William H. Law
renee of Sorrento, were pleased to meet
him at the State House Wednesday. Mr..
Lawrence is one of the pushing and sue
cessful men of Hancock county and has
done much to open up the summer resort
business in his section of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

The supper to be given by st. Mark S pa
rlsh aid tonight at Grand Army hall will
be in season for all to attend Lady
Somerset at the Opera house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Herbert Woodland has sold out his milk
route to Harry Cummings, who will be
pleased to see all Herbs old customers
and many more
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31
Local Notice.

The Young Ladies of the W. C. T. L.
will serve supper at the Congregational
Chapel from five to seven this evening
Everybody invited. Supper aEc.
jan31d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31
fir SALE or to Yet.

Small advertisements not exceeding four
lines (thirty words) coming under the head
of WANTED, FoR SALE, To LET, LOST, &C., will
be inserted two times for Is cents, three times
for IS cents and one week for 50 cents, ADVANCE
PAYMENT. In sending by mail remittance OF
postage stamps or postal note should be made
with order, as the charges are too small to
open accounts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31
In the Literary workshop.

Editor docking over manuscript
Here's some more of that chronic poets
slush / wonder what he calls it Cat
Poetry" for?
Assistant-Because it always comes
back, of course. He's humorist as well
rs poet-Dotroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Miss Maud Reed is meeting with splen-
did success at Boston, studying elocution
and physical culture. 1t Is understood
that she will go upon the stage and read.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

The city government has decided that the
permission to have one corner Of the
common council rooms for a desk where he
may do his work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Hon. John B. Madigan of Houlton was
at the State House Wednesday. He was q
member of the House of Representatives
in 1880
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

The mayor has been authorized by the
city government to purchase for the use
of the experimenting school committee
such a desk as he ard the chairman of
the school board shall deem necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Hon. Milton L. Abbott of Dexter, was
at the capitol Wednesday. Mr. Abbott was
a member of the House in $780,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Hon. James W. Wakefield, mayor OF
Bath, was in the city Wednesday. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Many will be Interested to lcarn that
the decision Of the law court in relation
to the collateral inheritance law sustained
the decisions of Judge Stevens of the
Kennebec probate court. Papers had been
made out for several wills and no changes
were necessary in any of them. Judge
Stevens is an untiring worker and an ex-
ceedingly careful and efficient man in the
discharge OF his official duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

For sale or exchange for house in city West
sde,) farm IS acres, 81 miles from bridge.
Large yield strawberries the coming season.
Good buildings, cistern, cemented cellar. APP
ply to James w. Dana, Augusta, Me.
jan26d1ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

st. Mary's society will give a coffee
party at Meonian hall Feb. 18th, and fine
time is looked for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Houses in different parts ofthe city, ranging
in price from $500 to $4,000. Also good farms
in this city and elsewhere. Apply at the Office
Of f. S. Fogg, Attorney at Law and Dealer in
Real Estate. jau6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Many members of the W C. Z. e. from
various parts of the State, are in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Hon. Pascal p. Gilmore of Bucksport,
State liquor commissioner, was in the
city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Mr.. Parker p. Burleigh, Cd, of Houlton,
was in the city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

A Number Of Desirable Residences in An
gusta, Maine. varying in prices from $3.50 to
4,5oo: also several 10 to Is acre places in the
suburbs of this city; one two story house and
lot in Lewiston, Maine. A number OF farms
in Kennebec county varying in price from
$500 to 5000. Houses and tenements to let.
E. W. Whitehouse, Attorney, Augusta, Me.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

1000 cords OF first class dry hard wood sawed
and split in ~, IS, "a inch lengths at 1918 per
cord, delivered in Haliowell or Augusta.
Alger " Currier. Cash wood yard. Hallowell.
ian2adtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

New two story house, ell stable and henery,s
finished. and unfinished (attic) rooms.
Lot 60xi45 Buildings erected 1891. A 1 furnace,
bath ROOM and every modern improvement.
Inquire on premises. 81 School 1T, or Of II. +.
Blanchard, 1888 Water st. jan29d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

st. Marks Parish Aid will give sup
per at Grand Army hall on Thursday eve
nings next, January 81 at 6 o'clock.
Tickets 35 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Wood. soft and hard, fitted to order, deliv-
cred to any part of the city. Orders may be
Orders by mail promptly attended to. u. A.
Norton, 81 Sewall street. dec2sd3mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

Lost-Dog.
Wanted-Typewriter.
Erie Medical Company.
Grand Spiritual Meeting.
Lanterns-5c. Bargain Store.
l.. E. Bradstreet-Contractor.
Footwear-Bargain Shoe Store.
Amusements--"OHe of the Boys"
Wanted-Today, housekeeper, also girl to
do hou. ework in country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Rev. John W. Webster, representative
from Newport in 1898 was in the city
Wedne sday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Fine residence in Hallcwell. Formerly oc-
cupied by the late Emery A. Sanborn. Large
rooms, bath and billiard rooms: tennis court.
Most elegant location on the river. For par
ticuiars address or inquire of W. II. Perry, at
Hallowell National Bank. jani2d1mt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

1t will soon be Valentines day and the
funny pictures will be passing through
Uncle Sans mail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Choice fresh cnt flowers today, at Par
tridge's opposite postoffice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Heavy Paper for Building purposes at one
cent per pound at KENNEBEc JOURNAL Office.
nov9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31
FoUN ID.

The following articles were found at the
Boyd residence on Western avenue after the
reception January 9th: Several silk handker
chiefs; two fans; two pairs of rubbers and one
odd; black silk bag; box with comb and hand
kerchefs: two lace wells; all OF which may be
had by owners calling at JOURNAL office.
janl6dtf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Hon. Joseph b. Bass Of Bangor was in
the city "Wednesday R5c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

Old Papers, whole and clean, at KENNRBxc
JOURNAL Office, price 10 cents per hundred.
ian1QStf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31
FOR SALE

Some heavy horses, at good bargain. In
quire OF II. X. Lishness, Farmers hotel
Augusta. jan29d1wt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31
Local Matters.

Tomorrow will be Feb list.
This will be Lady Somerset s,day in
this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31

AGENTS and statesmen to handle all the
latest novelties out, the very latest in velvet
lined case mailed for l0c.; also our Cyrenne
Whistles, oh what seller they are. Write at
once to Portland Novelty Co., 1901 Middle St.,
Roo 5, Portland, Nc. jan26d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-31
WANTED.

Typewriter: gentleman preferred. Good
scholarship required rather than much pre-
vious experience on the machine. Proficiency
as an operator can soon be acquired provid-
ing education is thorough. Address Enter
prise supply Co, Augusta, Me. jan3ldlw*
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-03

the ground with a pillow, and then use
earth to the lowest side. Repeating
this operation. Il circular or obiong cX-
cavation is made, with strong earth
banks. Then place -four rocks on the
bottom. each as large as a hale busheI
measure. letting them rest far enough
apart to be covered by a large, fiat
stone. under which the shy fish
may hide. One such covert is
sufficient for q pond of two or
three square rods in extent. while
several should be provided in larger
ponds. If possible make q cold spring
tributary to the pond. or if practicable
make the pond around it. utilizing the
fountain head for the waite supply.
Trout viii succeed best in cold spring
water, but common creek water, if
pure will serve the purpose. Spread
sand and gravel over a portion of the
pond bed. but leave some of it with
earth bottom. The slope surrounding
the pond should be kept in grass, SO
that rains will not wash dirt into the
water. \ neat gravel walk should en-
circle the pond, and shade trees plant
ed about it will serve to keep the wa
ter cool.
When angling for trout in the
brooks il will be noticed that more
than one-half of the fish caught are SO
little injured by the hook that they
will live If Immediately placed in fresh
water. Carry alarge pail, and by fire.
quently changing the water two-thirds
of the catch may be saved for stocking
the fish pond. A slower way is Il OBJ
tain the young fry from a fish hatch
cry. Very young trout I be fed on
boiled eggs chopped fine, and larger
ones on fresh beef cut into small
pieces. Other scraps that the fish will
eat, and which will not pollutc the
water, may be given them. They
should be fed at least once a day, and
in the cool of the evening they will
frequently leap from the water to
snap gamily at the food that iAthrown
to them.
Trout spawn in September and De-
tober, and it is well to take the screen
away from the terminal end of the
feeder in the fall, that the female fish
may be encouraged to lay their eggs
there.-George E. Newell, in Orange
Judd Farmer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-03
FARM AND GARDEN.
. TIMELY BEE NOTES.

EA --
The apiary should be keptclean, neat
and tidy-clear of high grass, weeds
and rubbish.
DAMPSEss in hives is the most damag-
ing thing to bees during the winter
that can befall them.
A SUFFICIENT number of drones is
necessary, but an overproduction of
them should always be prevented.
NATURAL swarming is not TO be COM
pared with artificial swarming. or di-
vlding up, in securing numbers, if the
proper plan is followed.
THERE is nothing gained on either
! by %robbing. II is an injury not
only to the colony robbed, but also to
the one doing the robbery.
DIVIDING may be continued in safety
as long as the honey flow lasts. and if
afterwards we desire more increase, it
may readily be secured by feeding.
ONE of the first steps is to give an
abundance of room for storing honey.
This will arrest the first cause of
swarming to a considerable extent.
ALI surplus boxes SHOULD be ar
ranged SO that they can be inspected
daily and removed as soon as they are
completed, occupying the space with
empty ones. and in this way giving
plenty of room at all times.
Much greater success is obtained in
securing straight combs by the use of
foundations. either by using full sheets
or starters of the same. But by proper
management success can be secured to
some extent. without either.
A COLON selected for queens should
not be the one in which drones are
produced, as this will bring them too
lei akin. which should always be
avoided. We should infuse new blood
in the apiary every year or two.
ENTITY combs are valuable. They de-
serve the best of care. ana can be made
to last several years, doing good Serv-
ice six months out of the year. Combs
that are new and bright are not near
ly 50 liable to become injected with
worms as those OF a dark color.
IL managing surplus boxes, use but
one tier at Il time. and after they are
about half full Of comb add another.
but never put in on top Of the one be-
ing filled. Raise the full one out and
place the empty one under it. In this
way the bees will occupy the whole
double tier at once.
CARE must be taken TO remove all
section boxes as soon as they are com
pleted and add empty ones, always
keeping the ones nearest full in the
the upper tier. If the colony becomes
SO strong that two tiers of boxes will
not accommodate them. add Il third. or
as many as will give the bees working
room.-StL Louis Republic.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-03
A WORD
Tons OF Ea:tcr Are Spoiled After the
Product L.ravCS the Dairy.

Tons OF ETttcr Are Spoiled After the
Product T.n3vCs the Dairy.
Dairy writers frequently caution
against p~lIciug butter where it S,ill
absorb the oJor or havnr> from sthe
decaying vegetables. The worst thing
about tins is the need o. II. Butter
will abSorb sodors, not only from stale
vegetables. but from sound ones. and
they impart t. the butter 4 flavor that
destroys OF overpower5 the true butter
flavor. a crse u mind Just now. ahe
writer vas supplying butter to Che
fermer~ow1ner ~ this farm. and pne
day planned what wasinteuded for a
pleasant surprise, %. before. the cover
was nailetI do~n. some nice apples
with a delicious aroma We're placed in
the package. separated from the butter
by a cloth circle and a layer. of salt.
The surprise was on the other ite.
Word came back that the butter was
fine in looks, and grain and everything
bat flavor; that was not a~greeable.#
Now. some butter has an unpleasant
flavor that never vas near a rosy apple,
and there was a possibility that the
cause should be sought elsewhere. but
in due time came d later report saying
that the butter was excellent afterthe
surface layer had been removed.
This Suggests another point Con
sumers Should have a suitable place to
keep butter afteE they get it. fthe
surface is all the time exposed to the
odorssef Vegetables aud kitehea hsyprs
unclassified, the best of butter will
boon get off flavor, and the maker will
De unGer suspicion of furnishing hut
ter that will not keep-Agricultural
EpitoIistH u lSJN
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-03
BROOK TROUT CULTURE.
Il Pond for This Purpose Should Be. Con
sprucfed on Every Farm.

Il Pond for This Purpose Should BesCon-
strucfed on Every Farm. Z
The culture of brook trout, even on
a small scale. is a source of continual
delight. and with pure running water
at hand anyone who has carefully OBJ
served the habits and requirements of
trout in their native brooks can sue
cessfully raise them. If a stream
crosses the farm the pond should not
be made directly in line with the
course or bed of it. or freshcts may
wash. its embankments away. At least
every hard rain will roll the pond. de-
posting mud to the detriment of the
fnny prisoners. If 4 stream is to sup
ply the water make the pond ut n
side of it, but on a Hat that may
be overlooked. The best method is to
delve the reservoir out of the side of
some slope rising from the stream. and
then carry the water to it By an open
feeder, high enough up in its source to
permit of a gentle, Easy flow, as seen
in the accompanying sketch. The
feeder may be a deep. narrow ditch
with SOC banks. and protected at both
its ingress and egress by finely o
wire screens. The pond itself need
not be more than four or five feet deep
in the center, sloping to a shallow
edge at the circumference. Break up
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-03
FIG. L.-rRorGH FOR SMALL CHICKS.

FIG. THOUGH FOR SMALL HICKS.
their feet. For small chicks. a double
trough is made of tin as shown in
Fig. l.. 1t is IS inches long and I
inches wide. each half being , inches
wide and IL inches deep, with square
ends soldered on. Fin is best as it is
easily washed and kept clean. This
trough is set inside of the boz, seen in
Fig. ;, the same in width and length.
inside, and 5 inches high. 1t has a
hinged cover fastened down With a
hook and handle to lift by. Each side
is open and fitted with wire bars placed
2 inches apart. each end of these wires
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-08-03

Much Depends on What Goes Into the
Stomach.
If people understood how much of
the physical suffering incident to pro-
tracted seasons of hot weather is due
to the food they IA there would be
more common sense used in the selec-
ton of DIT.
It is not at all uncommon to see in
any Of The city restaurants men plying
fans industriou7'y with n hand.
while with the other they convey to
their mouths roast BEEF with a greasy,
rich gravy. potatoes heavily bul;cred.
OF PORK and lean. Having flied their
~stoIaacas with 4 heavy charge. they
go ont into the heated air. and wonder
why they suffer 50 intoierabIv from
the heat. If they loaded the furnaces
IL their houses with fuel and applied
fire tn il they would not wonder why
the house was uncomfortabIy warm.
Yet they will DO a similar thing to their
bodies and then wonder and suffer and
groan. 81. -fe., , .r.r r.
In hot weather two things ought to
be avoided to insure c~Dmfortand health
food and drink that are stimulating
or are rich in carbon OF nitrogen. Auy
person can subsist on about one-half
the food in the summer that. is required
in the winter, and the summer diet
should consist chiefly of vegetables,
fruits. milk and the ~farinaceous foods.
Fish should take the place of beef.
Pork should be wholly discarded. Milk
can be usei in place of veal. Spring
lamb is always wholesome! Macaroni,
the various preparations of wheat,
%farina, toast, asparagus, custards,
fruits and the scores of similar deliea-
eies, with some Light meat, like lamb.
tongue, chicken or fish, ouce q day
should constitute the daily food. .
a little common sense lies at the
bottoneefell physical comfort in These
tdrrid "a rs, ard,comfort is a more i'm
portant factor in good health than is
generally understood-Chieage-Rec-
ord.