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Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
THE FIRST MAGAZINE FOR WOMEN.
The Ladies' Diary. or Woman's Almanaek,
Edited by W. Tippet, For the Fair Sex.

The Ladies' Diary. or Woman's AImanack,
Edited by w. Tippet, For the Fair Sex.
| Queen Anne Of England, justly entitled
| "the Good" was the first woman to
| bring her influence to bear to effect re-
form in favor of her sex, according to a
writer in The Ladies' Home Journal She
| declared that not only should there be no
| ban against self supporting women, but that
| many male pursuits were better adapted to
women thhn to men. Besides the founding
of many charitable establishments and
the opening to women of many pursuits
which up to that time had been exclusive
ly in the hands of men the queen, although
not herself either learned or literary, en-.
oouraged women to follow the profession
Of letters for livelihood and advised and
encouraged learning among them. In
this admirable course she was ridiculed
and attacked by the great literary male
celebrities of her reign, such as Swift, who
laughed her out of endowing female col
lege which a certain Mary Astell was de-
sirors of founding.
Queen Anne, having announced that,
in her opinion, literature was an occupa-
tion peculiarly fitted for ladies of gentle
birth and superior education," many at
tempts were made by them to divide the
field of letters with men. One startling
innovation was made. This was the es-
tablishment of magazine catering exclu-
sively to women. 1t was the first journal
for women ever issued in England and
was called The Ladies' Diary, or Womans
Almanaok. &
The editor was one W. Tippet, quite an
appropriate name for the editor of ladies'
fashion periodical. Her salutatory ran
thus: This being the first Almanack
printed for the use Of the fair sex, and un-
der the reign of a glorious woman, some
would advise mo to dedicate it to the
queen with some such dedication as this:
To the queens most excellent majesty,
this Ladies' Diary, or Woman's Alma
mack, being the first ever published for the
peculiar use of the fair sex, is, with all
humility, dedicated to your most sacred
majesty
In the first issue there was ''picture in
copper (engraving) of the queen and
string of verses in her praise. According
to the prospectus, the Almanack contained
directions for love, marriage, preserving
(not hearts, but fruit), cookery, perfum-
cry, bills of fare and many other concerns
peculiar to the fair sex" Editor Tippet
was fond of the word peculiar Then
followed the calendar with the common
notes Of the year, when marriage comes in
and out, " and the eclipses. All this filled
one page. The leader treated of the hap
piness enjoyed in England under the reign
of Elizabeth and of the then reigning
Queen Anne. The rest of the Almanack
consisted of what tho editor called "de-
Iightful tales The magazine, as it
would now be termed, was highly success
full
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
THE EDITOR SAYS IT.
It Cannot Help Being interest
ing to the People.
And is Certainly a Most Excellent and
OpportUne Idea.
We Copy the Editorial From the Common
wealth Magazine.

recent ISSUE Of the Commonwealth
Magazine contains an editorial which we
believe to be of interest and Importance
to the people.
Most Of US, says the editor OF that
magazine, have times when we are not
feeling just right, when our head aches,
or from weakness of the nerves or de-
preston of vitality we feel nervous weak,
tired, languid and without our usual
force or energies.
In the spring Of the year scarcely any
one escapes these feelings, which arise
from lowered vitality of the nerves and
an impure condition Of the blood. In
the spring the system attempts to throw
off the old conditlons-the cloggings, the
impurities, the waste materials which
dibilitate and envcrate the body, and in
this effort the natural powers should al
ways be assisted by that best Of all spring
medicines, DR. Greene's Nervura blood
and Rerve remedy.
In other words, prepare yourself for
spring by following the cleansing. purify
ing and invigoratlng process which T.
apparent throughout aii nature. Expel
the old conditions cf weakness. take on
those OF renewed life, vitality and vigor
and 10 do this no medicine is SO sure,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17

so certain or so beneficial as this wonder
ful discovery, DR.. Greene's Ner7ura blood
ana nerve remedy.
We Know personally Of the cure of Mr..
". II. Warrington Of 3ll3 10th Ave,
South, Minneapolis, Minr., who says:
Recently my nervous system refused
TO work properly, with the result that !
lost my temper on the slightest pIovoca-
tioD, and little things, which as a rule |
pass unnoticed, irritated me 10 degree
| suffered from headaches and backache
and my digestion became impaired. This
of course worked mischief with me, and
| ran down terribly. My friends re
marked IT, and asked what had happened
to me | became alarmed, as my physi-
clan did not seem To know definitely what
allied me, or If he did, he failed to ten me
- took DR.. Greene Nervura blood and
nerve remedy and in few months picked
up and am now well again. Permit me
to commend this great nerve remedy tc
anyone who suffers from nervousness or
exhaustion OF any sort, for it will effect
lasting and sure cure
DO not hesitate to usa Or. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy. for it is
the discovery of the well-known success
ful specialist, DR. Greene of 81 Temple
Place, Boston, Mass. who can be con
suited free. personally or by letter
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
ONE WORD IN TIME
Is Better Than TWO Afterwara.
a Chance to Profit bya Bos,s.
Mans Experience.
from the Boston Herald

It's Il strange thing how pe0DIe ,n
put away IN opportunity until h.
late; it's only littIu things that go
make up our every day existence. ..
trouble is we don't pay suficsnt :.
tcntlon TO them. "A wink to the ~
may be sufficient but sometimes !.
don ( get that wink, ana We are =.
all wise. Now for instance paa9
ache is a little thing. Sometime !.
comes after q hard days work. ~
slight cold 1t Will pqss Of, YOU j.,
II 8 only the result Of overiaxlDv =.
back. This is wherc you are yrona
IL isn't the fault CT your back. h.,
your Kidneys The exertion or s.,si.
ing has interfered with their deI,rs,,
mechanism. You call st backsebs
but it really is kidney ache. tss
kidneys are not relieved, cLronic dls
orders SGT in, and this Is where M
"little thing should not be pssses
over. A Boston man has learned n
appreciate what delay means ",
refer to J. II. Mathews. who reside
at No. Garland st. This is how b
speaks about 1t: Some eight ysa,
ago had a bad fall which renderJ
my back lame and sore. was mn
surprised at this, as my accident va.
bad one. but n time went On nv
back did not appear 10 improve. and
wondered at it, / never seemed "a
get perfectly well. II would hurt ne
70 stnop over or lift anything heayy
suffered with dull headaches; cold.
drafts, and even dampness had in.
mediate effect on my back. / was
always looking for a remedy for M
ills. At last I found 1t. / got bor
Of Deans Kidney pills at Bradbury's
Drug store, on Washington St. They
were highly recommended, and | fe.
gan their use at once. Their action
WAS like unto magic, and day by
day the pain began 10 lessen in M
back. / am glad to give the publt
the benefit Of my experience. Doan,
Kidney Pills are an excellent medicine
and strike right at the point of kid
ney troubles
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers, price 80 cents, mailed by
Foster -MnbuPn Co, Buffalo, Y. Y.
sole agents for the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
USAGES OF TODAY.
Points That Make an Afternoon AT
Home" Agreeable to Guests and Hostess.

Introductions at "at homes must vary
according to the tact and Judgment of the
hostess. They are never general. but il
she sees two strangers standing next each
other, with no acquaintance near to speak
to, she should, as a general rule, make
them known to each other in an in
formal way. She must exercise iudr-
ment, however, for the neighbors of "A
moment may be permanent foes Moth
Ing may be further from the desire of
either than mutual acquaintance In
such case the hostess, in making them
known TO each other, has conferred anv-
thing but favor upon either friend.
People who are acquainted with each other
naturally converse on these occasions. and
gentlemon offer to escort ladies to the ten
room without waiting for any promptinr
from their hostess.
Ladies move about from place to place
and from one room to another. speakino
to their friends. There is no formality
about the entertainments and hostess !,
grateful to those of her guests who holm
the afternoon to go off well and amuse ev-
erybody. The hostess own hands and
those OF her daughters are generally so
full, if it is at all largo gathering. with
- ."o =" Siit't' t'tiu peupi5 anu UlStrlDut0
notice impartially among all that sho is
delighted if her guests will relieve her OF
some part of her burden and not stand or
sit like marble statues or like bored spec
mens of humanity, which is even more
annoying.
In taking tea lady may retain her
gloves or not, exactly as she chooses
Many buttoned gloves are nuisance to
take OIL and put on again, and many ladies'
shirk the trouble. On the other hand
ias'idious people dislike greasing or soil.
ing glove which they must continue to
wear IN that unsightly condition till the
emu OF the entertainment and prefer to re-
move the glove before eating rich cake or
bread and butter
People stand or sit about the room. their
cups or ice plates in their hands. 1t is
better not to remain too close to the table
or buffet as by so doing other guests arc
prevented from approaching. and the space
becomes lneonveniently crowded. Assoou
as the guests have finished their refresh
ments they should return from the tea.
room to the drawing room and give place
10 Others who may wish to follow.
The colored people of tho south soon 20.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17

must nave DcGu lGiukifT 0f
dyspepsia for there is certainly no other
trouble on earth that keeps you SO ever
lastingly struggling against being crushed
into utter despair. Anything that cures
dyspepsia lifts about half the weight of
misery that crushes mankind - and wo-
mankind.
The trouble with most of the SO called
dyspepsia cures, IS that they don't cure
They give only temporary relief Indiges-
t,cn usually extends all through the diges-
tive tract, from the stomach clear down to
the large intestine the liver too is frequent
ly involved i'll the trouble being torpid and
inactive. For a thorough, radical, per
iianent cure you must have the whole di-
gestlve organism set right.-Not violently
stirred up, but regulated Doctor Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets will do it. They stituu-
late the digestive juices of the stomach :;
invisorate the liver and help it to actively
secrete the bile and act gently on the
bowels to promote regular healthy move
inent. This means a complete and last
ing cure of digestive troubles.
The Pellets - are not a severe cau,artie-
They act on the bowels naturally and com.
fortably though surely. The dose can be
regulated to your needs, and whel, the
Pellets have done their work they can
be discontinued. You don't become a
slave to their use, as with other pills. If
the druggist suggest some gripping pill that
gives him more profit, think aOhat syiu
e.oAt Iou most
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17

dolph, to take the place Of the one that
succumbetl to the ravages OIL the iioou
short time ago, and also to investigate th'
cost and take into consideration the build
ing of a permanent structure. The com
lnittee shall consist of two members Uf the
board Of aldermen, two from tne co'lhcil
and three from the board OF trade. Coun-
cilmen MoCausland and Foster were APP
pointed on behalf of the council. The or
der came down from the aldermen, slightly
amended, with Aldermen Maxoy and
Wiley appointed on the part OF the upper
board of the bridge committee.
The two branches then adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17

The lighting Of our streets calls for n
large appropriation and demands your
ctreful attention. The contract with the
kenncb5c Heat AMI Light Company has
expired and we ale nov getting our lights
ON them at the same rate rs under the
contract An effort has been made tn
get reduction in rate. or falling in that
to put in a plant OF our own. The entire
matter is in the hands Of committee and
he result of its latois will later come
up for consideration
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
THE PRACTICAL SIDE.
Surgeons at Waterbury, Ct., Locate
Glass in a Mans Finger
BY the Famous Rosn.gen Rays and Success
fully Remove It,

Waterbury, Ct, March i6.-Dr. Wolff
Of Hartford and DR.. O'Hara of Water
bury, today removed from the finger of
Marcus Hellmqn piece Of glass half as
large as the nall on a mans finger. The
glass was located, Saturday, by means Of
II X ray photograph. The operation was
successful in every way. 1t was the first
tire the new discovery had been applied
to surgery in Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
The Shirt Waist of 1896,

The shirt waist of 1896 certainly justifes
Its name more than any which have ap-
peared before, remarks the New York sun,
since 1t has wide, standing collar and
cults of white linen buttoned on like those
on man n's shirt. Madras cloth in black
and white stripes and ecru batiste, with
eoiored dots ON lace stripes, are very popu-
lar for these waists, and, in addition, there
is the usual variety of colored lawn, cam
brio and cheviot.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
Soup Without Meat.

One cupful of mashed potatoes, seasoned
with salt and pepper; the yolks of 2 hard
boiled eggs, creamed with half cupful OF
butter; quart of milk, brought to the
boiling point (not boiled), into which has
been stirred tablespoonful of flour. Stii
well and strain.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17

ter in charge, ut once secured suitable ac-
commodations for them 1t was deemed
advisable by the city government not to
repair the old house but to erect new ana
comlnodious brick building on different
lot, and after consultation the lot nn the
corner of PIummer and Liberty streets
was decided upon and purchased by the
city for this purpose. This lot is of good
size and centrally located. Plans have
been accepted and the contract awarded
for two-story house with four suitable
rooms and Will be completed ready for the
next fall torn. This building will be an
ornament to the city.
The repairs made upon the Lincoln
Street and the Spring Street schoolhouses
were more expensive than was anticipated,
and the appropriation for that purpose was
overdrawn.
The expenses Of our Grammar and
Primary schools have been more than
usual this year, on account of the improy @
ments made in the sanitary condition of
the Lincoln and Spring Street houses,
which were paid for from the school fun J.,
and also on account OF the expense necIs
sarily attending the temporary accommo-
dation of the scholars from the Lincoln
Street school.
The High school has prospered under
Prof. Powers and ranks among the best
of its grade in tie State. Our city has
reason to feel gratfled at the condition of
our schools. Che large amount of money
expended by the city would seem to war
lan5 the employment of "A superintendent
who wculd devote his whole time and at
tention to the schools and who would per
sonally oversee the disposition of the
school fund. | call your especial attention
to this recommendation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
Schools.

Our schools kave had another nrosner.
Gus year. The attendance has been Iaroe
and the instructors capable aud painstak
ing. The Lincoln Strear s.hoolhonse w.s
bnrned, last fall This schoolhousc had
"een recently repaired ht quite an expense
ah. the loss was unferf,.nste. Provision
hau 20 DC made for the scholars from this
scnool ana the committee having the mat
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17

Nearly AL OF the non union cutters.
VINO arrived in Chicago from New York
on FRIDAY last, consigned to the Marsfac.
.urers Clothing Association, have yolnn
tarily returned to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
In the Senate.

Washington, March 16. The Senate
continued the discussion of the Cuban
resolutions, Morgan continuing his
speech. without concluding, the Senate
adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
THE WHEELS START.
GContinued from page l.

has had crews of men at work in both
places, and in a few days both viii
be again open for travel This will
necessitate a large expense when
will have to be provided for by the
city government.
The disbursements required on ac-
count of our highways increase eacn
year and demand that the pest
interests of the city should be carefully
considered in their application. one OF
the largest items is teaming. Two
spans of horses are employed greater
part of the time upon our streets. Ihe
question now arises whether it would
not be a saving to the city 10 own us
own teams. Good working horses can
be bought cheap and we nave almost
an entire outfit for one span. rms
amount could be taken from the reg
ular appropriation for highways, ana
a considerable portion Of 1T saved in
the cost of teams under the present
method. The teams should be kept at
the New Mills near the steamer house
and another item of expense thus be
reduced. Every alarm of fire causes an
outlay for hauling out the engine and
the hose carriage. The city teams
could be located as suggested and in
almost every alarm they could be used
| and the expense of hiring teams for
this purpose avoided.
1t seems to me that this is a move in
the right direction and would result in a
considerable yearly saving to our city.
| will not go into the details Of this
item Of expense or undertake to give any
estimate Of the amount yearly expended
by the city in hiring teams. That can be
considered later. Suffice it to say that
am satisfied that q large saving can be
made l recommend that the city pur-
chase two spans of horses with proper ont
fits and d sire for this matter your care
ful cnNsidnratinn
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
Maceo 0utwits the Standards

havana, March 16.-Maceo. the insur.
gent leader, with his forces, has crossed
.ne province of Havana and entered
the province of Pinar del Rio
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
Polo Games.

As Wohurn-Woburn, .: Clinton, l.
At salem Salem, 8; New Bedford. 6.
At Providence Providence, Z; Fall
River g.
Mrs AGdie F.. Wilcox dropped dead At
the residence of John :. Jcnness, Bangor
Monday evening, of heart trouble. She
was born and lived at Chatham. Mass
and is'surviv~i by t~n daughters there
Mrs. Alfred hendrick, Ir., ard Mrs
,sah- She was widow and lived ut
Bangor, several years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
Base Ball Notes.

Ine officials of the minor base hal,
league did not hold the expected meeting
az ~ashineton, Monday a full representa-.
tion not being present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
Public Library.

Our public library IS an institution in
which W. an should take an interest It
is we'll located in convenient ana COM
moaiOUs apartments ard has a well
elected assortment about 5000 volumes.
by "a 1ce,nt vote OF Tho directors. the
library has Been made free This sa step
in the right direction. In making up
your appropriations you should dea,
literally with this institution.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
ardiner and piitston Bridge.

There has been quite a large expenii-
tura upon the bridge the past year, The
draw pier had been rc6uilG and other eY
pensive repairs made The recent flood
carried away two spans of the bridsg,
washed out the toll noEsc pier ard the
pier next the cast landing, and left tic
city 0f Gardiner and fac towns Of RaU
dalpb and pi}tston with the remains Of
Jhe bti3Ee on th,jr hanGs ana with the
cs s-D3usihle auty of replaeing these re
m@us wish stGsotlle adapted 10 tie
net g. and within the resources of the cifg
ana Gle towns on the other aaara.
I have 10 definite rccommendatiun t.
mako regarding the rebuilding Of TIE
bridge at the present time, except thst n
committee be appointed by the city gov g
etnment to get estimates as to the cost Of
rebuilding the Fart carried away. both
wood and iron, and the building OF the
piers. with instructions to report the rG-
suit of their Investigations to the city gov
crnmcnt for their decision. Judging from
what Information l have obtained, an iron
bridge above the piers will not cos. more,
ana will perhaps cost less than wooden
bridge. If alter examination that is
shown to be the case, an iron bridge would
be preferable. In the meantime temporary
arrangements are being IGade and should
be made as speedily rs possible to provide
safe and easy communication with the
east shore OF the river
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
Police Department.

At the beginning of the past year large
number OF breaks had been made into
stores along our streets and considerable
excitement prevailed. The perpetrators
Of these crimes have been ferreted out by
our efficient police for1e and will un-
doubtedly be punished. The arrests dur
ing the year have been considerably less
than in previous years and a very large per
cent. Of those arrested belonged out of
town The warrants issued from the
police court were fewer than the preced
ing year. The police department. has
heen VOL handled by Marshal Drake and
his efficient aids. | refer you to his report
i0r further Inflammation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17

The colored people of tho south soon no.
auire great dexterity in the cotton mills.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17

A fter Mayor Clason had delivered hi,
address, which was listened to with the
closest attention, the various city officers
Were elected for the ensuing year. There
was 10 opposition except for the position
of street commissioner and member of the
school committee. For the former position.
A. e. C!ary, the present incumbent, rc-
ceived 10 votes. and A. f.. Andrews q
For member of the school committee, !
| NJ. Larrabee received II votes and Rev 4
W. Plant Z.
The other officers who will serve for the
year are rs follows: City marshal, G. NJ.
Drake; city clerk c. 0. WarGswor5h; as
SCISSOR for three years, j. w. Eastman
oversecrs Of the poor, J. r. Cunniug ghani,
C. II. Marr,J. W. Eastman; city pbysiran.
f. f, Strout; city treasurer, Henry Far
rington; collector, A. +. Page; city solici
tor, W. c. Atkins; chief engineer, c. NJ.
Drake; lst assistant engineer, John Ken
dali 2d assistant en- giueer, c. A Eldridge
ward engineers, Nicholas kinsella, Ward
/; John Kinds, Ward 2; John Milton,
Ward 3; A. j. Hooker, Ward 4 J r.
Dnl, Ward ;; l.. G. Potter, Ward 6;
directors of the High school, W. J.
Landers, p H. Holmes, James Church
director of the public library for five years.
J. W. Robinson: auditor, W. j. Lanaers
The following special police were ap-
pointed: Anthony Sprague, George W
Bussell, Ivory W. Wakefield, S. W. An
drews, NJ W. Pray, NJ. f. Nc
Namala, Henry King The following
superintendents Of burying grounds were
chosen: Martin Peacock, Libby Hill
5. W. Townsend, Highland Avenue
Charles Lawrence. South Gardiner.
The following financial committee was
chosen: Aldermen Maxcy and Wells and
Concilmcn McCausland, Decker and
Stewart. Elbridgc E. Whitten was elected
city engineer.
Councilman McCausland of Ward 3, in
troduced an order authorizing the appoint
ment of a committee consisting of seven
members to at once arrange for IL tempo
rary bridge between Gardiner and Ran