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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
ABOUT BRUSHES.
Practical Suggestions Which Beginners
VIII Find Very Useful.

In choosing a brush for water color work
Or for varnish do not moistcn it, as is usu-
ally done, until you first 1atten it out be-
tween thumb and finger and hold it UP to
the light. If there are short or broken
hairs in the brush, they will then appear,
and if the brush is of good, elastic hair it
will regain its pointed shape when i'm
mersed in water.
Wash your paint brushes Immediately
after using them, first with turpentine or
benzine and then with soap and lukewarm
water. Rinse then we'll in clear water,
| and then lay the hair smooth and straight
With the finger and thumb, pressing out
the surplus water.
When brushes are put away, not to be
used for some days or weeks, after rinsing
with turpentino they should he soaked in
sweet oil to prevent their drying hard and
be kept free from dust in q covered box.
If II british becomes bent, it can be
'traightened, provided tho hairs are not
broken, by first moistening it with sweet
oil and then drawing it between the fin
gers and any hard, warm substance, such
rs a clean, warm-not hot-poker.
If n brush gets cloggod with paint, heat
little turpentine by setting it on fire and
smothering tho blaze when it is warm.
Then work the brush free from the paint
n the hot turpentine with the fingers.
If you wish to shorten long brush, in
stead Of cutting off tho end, which would
spoil It, wrap a little paper around the
bottom of tho brush and tie it with thread.
1t can then be restored at any time to its
original shape by simply removing the
paper and CLING tho brush with olive oil.
Oil brushes may be prevented from dry
Ing hard by keeping them in water, but
surpentine is greatly preferable.
Narnish brushes should not be touched
with oil or water, but should either be
thoroughly cleaned and be put away dry.
Or should be kept in the varnish in which
they are used. The water, oil or varnish
should come only to the roots of the brush
not to the binding says The Art Amateur
from which these useful notes are repro
duced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
"The Cricket on the Hearth"

The original idea of the Cricket" was
connected with the weekly periodical
which Charles Dickens had long had in
his mind, but which had to wait for few
years longer. "What do you think" he
wrote to Forster, after the first plan was
given up, ''of notion that has occurred
to me in connection with our abandoned
little weekly? 1t would be a delicate and
beautiful fancy for Christmas book,
making the cricket a little household god
silent in the wrong and sorrow of the
tale and loud again when all went we'll
and happy"
The result of this happy fancy was the
delightful Cricket on the HEARTH the
third of the Christmas books, and to be
ranked only below, even if not on an abso-
lutte equality with, the Carol" Its i'm
mediate popularity was enormous Its
sale at the outset doubled that of both its
predecessors. The charm of the little
story was irresistible, and Dot and the
Carrier, Caleb Plummer and Bertha,
Tackleton and lilly Slowboy, took their
places among the greatest of the public
favorites. And, happily no unusual
strain was involved in the work. The
career of the Cricket" was pleasant and
peaceful from the first.-Charles Dickens
the Younger in Good Words.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

One of the tradesmen along the street,
whose memory is good, recalls winter
not long ago, when the roads were about
rs they are now-bare. One day during
this period, farmer came into his store
with doleful face, who bemoaned the
future of his hay crop, for the following
summer. The summer came and. so did
the bay crop, in spite of the farmers fears
and the retentive tradcsran asked him.
How about that hay crop?' And the
farmer admitted that he had such a crop
that he had not room wherein to put il.
And since that day, one farmer, at least,
doesn try to raise his next summer
crop in the middle of the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

like the skirt in shape and must have the
long way of the goods run lengthwise of
the skirt, never crOsswise or bias.
Allow plenty of space in sewing tho
seams of the haircloth, as it is apt to ravel
and permit the ends of the hair to escape;
also it must not be pressed with very hot
iron, that causing it to shrink, which has
a disastrous effect when it is already in
place on the skirt.
1t is easier to arrange the proper length
of the skirt after it is fitted around the top,
sewed upon the band and supplied with
fastenings. The length can then be meas
ured when it is on the person for whom it
is meant, and, as in skirts that are very
much curved, the length is different when
the garment is on from that it appears to
have when it is lying fiat, this is a point
of much Importance. 1t is no uncommon
sight to see a woman, otherwise well
dressed, with a skirt the circular back
breadth of which is three inches longer on
each side than it IS in the middle. This
is because the bias parts Of the breadth
stretch by their own weight and that Of
the facing when the skirt is in an upright
position Placed fiat on the table, the
skirt would probably appear to be quite
even by measurement.
The illustration shows gown Of suede
cloth having a plain godet skirt. The
close bodice has a short basque, ripplod at
the back and cut in points in front. The
bodice is Enthusiastically cut and is buttoned
down upon cuirass of golden brown vel
vet. Large epaulets, on which is applied
velvet, cover the top of the shoulders.
The collar, surmounted by ruche, is also
pf velvet. Pointed applications of velvet
are placed on the front of the basque and
the lower part of the bodice. The balloon
sleeves of suede cloth, have medieval
cuffs. JUDO CH0LLET.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

into service, and these are used to make
fronts to the skirts of gowns and also TO
form entire bodices. One exquisite white
satin gown has the bodice slightly swathed
across the front, incrusted with gold and
silver sequins.
Beautiful galloons of white and black net
are embroidered with pink and blue pail
lettes and crystal beads, bright hued
stone here and there.
An elegant gown is made of MORE in
the new shade of burgundy red. The i'm
mensely wide skirt is quite plain and es-
capes the ground by about two inches, in
accordance with the latest decree of fash
ion. The bodice is plated into yoke Of
deep red velvet, which is exquisitely en-
broidered by hand, the design being tiny
golden birds. The V shaped belt is also
embroidered in gold.
Jackets Of the Louis Treize, Quatorze
and Seize periods are much in evidence on
French gowns both for evening and day
and promise to be popular and in good
style the winter through. In truth, the
jacket bodice seems to slip quietly into
the place hitherto SO well filled by the
blouse, as an extra waist for any skirt
Young folks, however, cling very persist
emily to the convenient and becoming
blouse.
A charming evening bodice in shades of
green, the favorite color of the day, is
made of chiffon of palest hue, with an
emerald a,4een zouave of new shape,
edged with green and gold bead passe-
menterie, the sleeves being one soft mass
of the chif on.
Black plays a prominent part just now,
but it is mostly enlivened with coral, scar
let or green, and dresses of this kind have
great success.
The narrow basque is certainly being
adopted, and the gored sleeves are usu-
ally large to the elbow, and, though cut
in one, descend to the wrist in dimin-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
Duly Xenuet,ee $o.snal.

CARDS or rHAHxs, OBITUARY notice.. MAJ.
L0rioHs OF REFLECT. ETC., will be CHARGED :,
the rate OF ten cents per line. No cb,,,..
less than seventy i've cents.
ALL ADvERTfsfns ANNOUNCEMENT or ~
rEkrAiFMEHrs, whose object IL the raising =,
money VIII be charged at the rate Of a,.4.n
cents line.
ADvEHrisisa rorIcss, news form, will be 81.
cluded from our local columns. except sucb =,
refer to advertisers occupying space In ~ !,
advertising columns, and will be run undv,.
separate head On one Of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail 10 receive the Ior,,
promptly will confer favor by notifying n.
Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

Tho cut OF Governor Cleaves which was
brought out in the supplement Of the
Portland sunday Telegram is good one,
and many of the State House officials
have the excellent likeness, in their de-
partments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

The roads are well smootAed down. and
travelling is first class, just ike a board
floor, as one farmer expressed it. But
its dusty and the snow should come.
Even the dute-like robin could make bis
way around without 0vershoes On.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

The First Baptist church choir now
under charge OF +. B. Purinton, consists
of the following Miss Annie Chase,
orsanist; Miss May Doughty. soprano;
Mr. f. b. Purnton. alto; Arthur New
comb bass f. B. Partition, tenor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

Charles Maine Little of Guilford
stopped as Augusta, Tuesday. and made
short visit with r. J. c. Little of this city
rs he was on his way home from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

Mr.. c. H Blackington has for the past
two years been experimenting on bicycles
to ascertain which one could honestly be
called the best. or perfectly satisfactory
wheel. His choice the coming season is
the Fowler One man in this city,
weighing over goo, rode this wheel with
out cents expense for repairs. Surely
this is good testimony. Step in and see
the noble steed. 1t is light and strong,
might as well anticipate spring as we
cannot have sleighing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

Butcher-Will you have a round steak
miss?
Young Housekeeper-Oh, don't care
what shape it is, SO it's tender -Detreit
Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

The new hotel on CoDy street, over
iiaskclls store is being rapidly com
plctcd, the plastercrs being now at work,
expecting to finish in few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

The journal has received a copy, vel
ume J, No. l., of the Police Gazette
Sporting Annual 1t is a very valuable
compilation of statistics relating to all
kinds of sports and the records of 1895.
The information is of wide range aud
appears to be compiled with much care.
The book is printed on excellent paper
and is finely illustrated. Price % cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
EVENING PODICF.

ished proportions. These sleeves are some
times so cut at the top that they are con-
tinued in an unbroken line to the collar
band, and as it is necessary that the tabs,
which good dresses display at the throat,
should stand up we'll and boldly, they are
now boned or wired or lined with such
stiff material that they must perforce keep
erect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
Catarrh in the Head

Is due to impure blood and cannot be
cured with local applications Hoods Sar
saparilla has cured hundreds of cases OF
catarrh because it purifies the blood and
In this way removes the cause of the
disease. 1t also builds up the system and
prevents attacks of pneumonia, diphtheria
and typhoid fever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

G. Il Gannett, the city engineer went
to Cro-, a.iil. Tuesday, to survey the land
Of James Randall, of about 100 acres. He
will lee away for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

Francisco CoIburn, one Of the select
mon Of Windsor, is suffering from pneu-
moHia. DR.. johnson was called in at
Tendance Monday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
Local Notice.

MR.. JOHN J. TURNER will teach in
Augusta Mondays at Mr.. Smiths musi,
room, No. so Winthrop street.
may20eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

Palmer Leavitt Of Boston who spent
Monday. with MIR and Mrs J. f. Young,
returned home. Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

The Cony High school foot ball eleven
has he'd its picture taken and the group
shows up well
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
The Difference.

"Hobberly has stuck to that hobby Of
his for years %
1.-The old crankp'
And today he's just won success"
He real genius, isn't he?''-Chicaea
Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

Mrs. A. g. Patterson of Skowhegap. is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. f Gannett on
Chapel street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
DRESS DECORATION.

Elegant GArnitures Of Evening Gowns.
French Jacket Effects In Great Vogue.
Was fashion ever so lavish as she il this
season in the decoration of gowns9 The
word trimmings hardly conveys the idea
of the exquisite goods of this class prepared
for the perfecting of handsome dresses
Some of these take the form of full fronts
and backs for bodices cut somewhat low
at the neck and embroidered in most elabo-
rate fashion. For example, a royal blue
velvet is worked with an Etruscan scroll
of jet, the outer edge bordered with chenille
of a lighter tone. Steel is mingled with
jet on black velvet
Continuing the same idea of trimming
the upper part of the bodice there is sort
of yoke of yellow velvet, bordered with
lace at the lower edge and worked with
fine white lace motifs, interblended with
Jet The effect of this on a white or black
gown would be delightful. The finely
worked minute flowers Of the Louis XVI
period are exemplified in running garlands
of natural tinted blooms on white satin.
On satins of white and satins of green
and satins of blue the most wondrous de-
signs are wrought. Silks of the palest
tones, jewels and sequins are all brought
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

Hoods Pills become the favorite cathartie
with every one who tries them. % cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

when Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Csssysa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
SOMETHING ABOUT SKIRTS.

How to Stiffen Garment and Make 1t
Hang Well.
The foot of skirts is still made very
stiff, wide haircloth faoings being employ
ed. Ordinary orinoline or stiffened mus
lin does not answer the purpose, as tho
starch soon loses it's force and the inter
lining then becomes worse than useless,
adding weight without making the skirt
stand out The facing of haircloth should
not be less than IA inches deep, and it may
be is or 30 inches. 1t must be cut exactly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
Good House Girls!

Arc generally considered hard to find, but hun
4reda Of families in the Kennebec Valley have 90
ured them through the 'sWANT COLUMN" 4
sae 6AMAEDy1 JOURNAL,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

Fine roses, vlolets and pinks for tie
reception, tonight, ct Partridges opposite
post office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

Wanted Agent
See Il r Davis Co.'s new al.
To Furnished rooms.
Or II +. Merrill-Clairyoyant
Eyes tested-F. II. Woodbury..
Thermo neters-C K. Partridge.
Cut Glass at Pierce's Crockery Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

Lendall Titcomb, Esq went to Boston,
Tuesday afternoon, for few days bust
ness trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

Hon. George Pot,le, one Of the STATE
assessors, wss at the Capitol, Tuesday, on
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

A second hand portable engine and boiler of
~ to 80 horse power One suitable to run
small circular sawmill. Would hire orbuv por-
table mill complete. Address, Box $50. Pittston
Maine. ian9,di,rs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

A. 5. Bangs went to Boston, Tuesday
afternoon, to be gone a week on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
FOR RENT.

Old pspery. whole And clesn, a. xnngaRus
IousrAI once. price 70 cCuts per hundrsd
Ifnis I'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

Russell & Weston were closed. Tuesday.
On account Of stock taking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
Local Matters.

A. ". whitney went to Bath, Tuesday
1892, " this evening, at the Opera house
G D. Haskell is confined to his home
with sickness.
f. g. Weston 0; Thomasson, was in the
city, Tuesday.
A. +. Purinton of waterville. was in
the city, Tuesday
Russell & Weston were closed. Tuesday.
On account Of stock taking.
A. s. Bangs went to Boston, Tuesday
afternoon, to be gone a week on business.
Hon. George Pot,le, one Of the STATE
assessors wss at the Capitol Tuesday, on
business
Lendall Tltcomb, ESQ went to Boston,
Tuesday afternoon, for few days bust
ness trip.
Fine roses, violets and pinks for tie
reception, tonight, ct Partridges opposite
post office
Mrs, A. g. Patterson of Skowhegan. is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. 6 F Gannett on
Chapel street
The Cony High school foot ball eleven
has he'd its picture taken and the group
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

BALM OF FIGS for Female Troubles has no
equal. months treatment for 81 90. For fur
ther particulars call at q Oak St. tor circulars
and free sample. ian2ldws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
WANTED

BY an experienced lady stenographer. ncsi
tlon IN Augusta, Hahowell or Gardiner Re
ferences furnished. Address Box 5oi Card.
ner. Maine. iap2ldflts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

a hrst-c class kitchen girl at City hotel.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

c. Fl. HARDING-ClaTvoya and Magnet
&c Healer. The treatment of cancers a spec
iaity. Rooms at 22S State street, corner of
rCnLt an2ldtf
MADAM BRANN--Uialc,uyAal.I 4. =, 4z,+..e
st., Augusta, Me. may7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

a. ". whitney went to Bath, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

A. f. Purinton Of Waterville. was in
the city Tut slay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
FOR SALE

Pure milk. delivered morning ana evening.
S. S. Norton, 50 Sewall Street. ian3dImo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

Ladies can join Mrs. Toman's classes i
Dressmaking any Tuesday Or THURSDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

South half OF double tenement. Inquire of
j. Arthur Savage. Cony street. dec7dtf
Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-06-20
BUNKER HILL.
The One Hundred and Twenty First Anniversary of the Bat tie of Bunker Hill Being
 Celebrated Today.

BosToN, Mass, June l7.-This being Bunker Hill day, the one hundred and twenty-frst anniyer- sary of the famous battle between the British and the American patriots was appropriately celebra- ted. The chief scene of the celebra- ton was at Charleston, where tue festivities began this morning with the booming of canron and the rat tie of firecrackers. in this city aad all it's surrounding towns private dwellings, municipal buildings and business houses are covered With bunting, and the national flag waves from hundreds of roofs and hangs across the principal thoronghfares The big civic and military process ion this morning, embracing many new features, was witnessed by fully 75, GOO persons.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-06-20
Faced the Camera.

This morning about 8 o'clock Pine Bluffs "crime crushers" sat for a picture. Arrayed in their best bibs and fuckers they smiled and looked pleasant and the photographer did the rest. Our police force, active and efficient, wanted something to go down to posterity, and so they arrested Police Judge Brown and United States Secrect Service Agent W. S. Wick, and with the members of the eity's civil army, did themselves proud" The group was composed of Judge Brown, Messrs. w. s. Wick, Frank Stewart, Frank Culpepper, Will Craig, ". c. McWilliams, c. L. Vance, P. J. Francis and Ed. Jefferson. All of those named are married men-ex- cept Messrs. Frank Stewart and c. L. Vance. They have announced their intentions, but the other mem- bere of the force say that such thing IS easier said than done.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-06-20
DROPPED HIS WAD.
A Cleveland County Man is Sixty Dollars Loser by His Stay
 in Town.

MT. A. A. Clark works for N. A. Mckinney, merchant of Mckinney postoffice, in Cleveland county. MT. Clark frequently comes to Pine Bluff to dispose of produce and at tend to other matters of business. Usually when his days transactions are done he deposits his cash with some merchant and sleeps soundly with the assurance that his money is safe Monday he again paid Pine Emf a visit, but on account of a press in business did not get 8 chance to store his treasure in some safe place: He stopped with his brother-in-law, MT. Moody, who lives on Fourth Avenue. Mir. Clark had sixty dollars is his pocket that night. Differing from his usual custom he vert to sleep without the assurance and awoke without the money. The police are at work on the case. A reward of fifteen dollars has been offered for the arrest of the thief and the recovery of the money.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-06-20
Wisconsin sound Money Men.

MILWAUKEE. Wis, June 1S.-Be- tween the leaders of the sound money Democrats in the East and the Wisconsin Democracy there ap- pears to be an understanding in accordance with the terms of which the latter is to take the lead in the fight against the silver men at the Chicago convention next month. The State convention will be held here next Tuesday and will declare for single gold standard ofcurrency in terms stronger and less equivocal than that used in their financial plank by the Minnesota Democrats last week. The Eastern sound money men. it is said, are perfectly willing that Wisconsin should take the lead. assuming that the natural prejudice cherished by the Democrats of the middle west and west against their brethren in the east would fatally initiate against any efforts the latter might make to bring about a compromise. Furthermore the Wisconsin Democracy has several leaders of national prominence whose expressions on the currency question might reasonably be expect ed to carry more weight with the Democrats of Iowa, Illinois,. Indiana and neighboring States than if spok- en by a New Englander. with whom the Westerners are almost wholly unacquainted. A shadow of color is given the story by the news from Chicago stating that Chairman Peck of the State central committee this week secured quarters at the Palmer House, ostensibly for the use of the Wisconsin delegation, but said to be ample enough to serve as headqnart- CTS for all the gold delegates if nee essary.