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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
Health Notes.

Attention has been called 70 the fact
that negroes in many southern states use
the juice of the pineapple for colds and
diphtheria. The juice is squeezed out Of
a ripe pineapple and given to the patient,
the diphtheritic mucus in the throat is
cut. and recovery is possible.
Small wonder is it that so many place
faith in the laying on of hands. for moth
ing will so quickly soothe tired, nervously
wornout, would be sleeper rs mild, quiet
rubbing.
According to Sir Benjamin Ward Rich
ardson, the normal period of human life
Is about 100 years, and seven ont of ten
average persons. if they took proper care
of themselves, ought to attain to that age.
Oil of eucalyptus, frequently applied
with camefs hair pencil over the surface
OF chilblains is said to relieve pain and
soon cure them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
POISED IN AN EXQUISITE BALANCE

POISED IN AN EXQUISITE BALANCE
ell half an inch wide and an eighth Of an
Inch thick and tapering to point at ona
end. About one-third of the way from
this end you wedge two ordinary table
knives into the strip. at the angle shown
In the figure. Now balance the "tongue."
Of the strip carefully upon the edge of the
tuinbler, moving it slightly backward or
forward to make the equilibrium perfect
When you have found the center of gravity
which may occasion you a little trouble
at frst-you will berewarded by seeing
the frail continuance delicately poised in
an exquisite balance, which at first sight
seems almost miraculous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
LITERARY.
JACK FROST.

About 2 o'clock in tho afternoon the
Thermometer registered 81 degrees Of heat
In the shadow of our little yeranda, where
Gene sat tanning herself after putting
away lunch.
Mat, ] am glad mother didn't come
down to Florida this winter" she said to
me through the open window. 81 don't
believe such hot weather as this in Feb
ruary, would agree with her, after spend
ing 81 winters in Vermont
But it will be necessary for her to
como some time if we stay" l replied,
land since father left his property invested
here we arc Obliged to stay, even if we do
not like it,
"Oh, well, l do like it, suppose - said
Gene rofectively. But should like to
SEQ just one good old snowdrift and hear
sleighbells jingle once this winter
''Oh, you are born northerner Gene.
But for orc, am glad poor father had the
resolution to leave that rocky old Vermont
farm, said l.
All, but think of the maple strip we
would make up there this spring!' cried
Gene
But think of the 'cukes,' tomatoes.
oranges and pineapples we shall have
iioic, cACltilNcu, uUU W DleHIlou
strawberries, cggplants, string beans,
green peas, manages, new potatoes, beets
and corn. Thirty acres of them, worth
$4,000! More money than we could grub
from that old Vermont farm with ten
years of hard work''
what s that about ten years of hard
work.? said Ruel, coming around the
corner, with phosphate bucket ON his
arm bringing CHASTITY odor of it with
him. Yes; it is hard work, seeding and
wedding, such weather as this. My, but
isn't it hot, though?'' ho groaned, throw
ing himself on the floor of the veranda.
II cannot work half an hour without
feeling wearied," he went on. 81 suppose
it's those Vermont winters thawing out
Of my blood. But 1t is great weather to
make things grow. l can see those long
rows of string beans breaking ground
Fact, girlsl The ground over those bean
heads is hopping all along the rows, like
little toads!''
But talk of workr' Ruel continued
81 shall need four hands to help me with
in three weeks. When it comes to picking
and shipping, you girls will have to pack
the tomatoes, cucumbers and eggplants
Won't your fingers have to fly! But there S
money ia it. 1t looks as though we could
get rich here in ten years.
But Gene wants maple sirup," said /
mschievously.
''Oh, WE'LL" exclaimed Ruel, two can
send up to Vermont for couple Of gallons
If She must have some.''
Florida was new country to all three
of us. for although my father had bought
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
Temperature of Dining Rooms.

The temperature of dining rooms is fire.
quently too high. 1t is common thing
for servants to neglect airing the room and
attending to the temperature. Probably
the majority of people would name 20 de-
grees +. tho proper heat for the room, but
this is much too high, according to an
authority in this matter, who says that 80
degrees is none too low, and a person who
has suffered from the discomfort of an
oyerheated room is likely to agree with
him after making u trial Of different tenn
peratures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29

what, you, an inveterate smoker, actu-
ally refuse a cigarette?'
Voioiskitepate-Th fact is, my doctor
has forbidden me to smoke.
A month later ID. meets his friend ",
with an enormous cigar in his mouth.
d. say Didn't you tell me your
doctor had ordered you to give up smok-
ing9
V.-Certainly, but you must know he
died last week. Reims Theatre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29

Bouillon in cups for the first course,
cream chicken, with pats Of fresh butter;
Parker house rolls and Spanish olives sue
ceed, giving place, in turn, to stuffed eggs,
with crisp lettuce, and Drowned crackers
sprinkled with grated cheese A fruit
jelly, with whipped cream, and detachable
jumbles finish the tea. Hot chocolate may
be served throughout the meal or iced tea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
Balancing Extraordinary.

The harder thing seems the more in
teresting it is. Here is a little experiment,
from Popular Science News, very simple,
too, which seems almost impossible on the
lace OF lit seems to defy the law Of
grayitation.
You take tumbler, filled partly with
water, so as to stand firmly. Then take
strip of wood, as shown in the figure.
about the length Of an ordinary lead pen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
GEMS OF VERSE.
LOVES ANSWER.

Why do love herr just because
Well, not because her eyes
Are blue as the tender skies
That dreamily bend above her,
And not that her tresses glow
With the splendor Of gold-oh, moi
Mere trifles these to lover.
And why do l love her then?
Strange you entreat me again
For answer plain to discover.
But, then, il You will not guass,
I'll own up and confess
That love her because-I love her.
j. Howard Todd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
LATEST NEWS

dispatches. and its record OF public events is
complete and accurate.
The Tribune is too well known to need any
extended description.
Send us 81 SO (the cash in advance price Of
the JOURNAL) at once and secure these two
papers for one year.
Address, BURLEIGH X FLYNT, Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
INSTALL.
IAN ode on the exhibition of the Irish Arts so.

ode on the exhibition of the Irish Arts so.
ciety.l
CHORUS.
Gladly, gladly, heart and voice
Now uplift in thankful praise.
Ended are the toilsome days,
And now we rest and now rejoice.
Summer fingered and was gone
Ere the happy work was done.
Now amid the winters gloom
Flowers of art immortal bloom
Bloom to deck thy forehead pale.
Holy install.
SOLO.
Long ago, long, long ago,
Through a mist of blood and tears,
Through thousand hapless years,
See the golden vision glow
See thy craftsmen honored hand
Famed and loved in every land!
Keen the eye and pure the thought,
Holy was the hand that wrought,
Long ago, long, long ago,
Ancient install.
Children OF the Gaelic race,
Yours was once the gift divine.
Masters of the magic line,
Yours with tireless hand to trace
Beauty through her winding ways.
Cherish, then, the golden dream!
Follow. then, the faroff gleaini
Guard your heritage of grace!
Your faith, your patience, never fail!
Your hope, your Joy, your deathless
dream,
Holy INSTALL
CHORUS.
Noble install!
Here from every shore We meet
Where thy circling surges beat,
From many quiet, inland town,
Many a glen and grassy down,
Meet to set our feet once more
On the ways we loved of yore;
Meet to welcome with full heart
In the brotherhood of art
Masters, friends, from over sea.
Bid them welcome joyfully,
Noble Install!
Aud God guide all
II. ". Rolo,ton in Spectator.
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Many Readers
During a POLITICAL CAMPAIGN

oesire to Keep more fully posted than it pos
sloie by the reading OF any one paper. With
the object Of supplying this want the pub
ilshers OF the kennebec Journal have made
special contract with the publishers of the
leading Republican family newspaper Of the
United States which enables them to offer the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
Largest Weeklies in Maine.

and as it devotes less space to advertising it
gives its readers a larger amount Of reading
matter than any OF its contemporaries. It's
central position at the state Capital gives the
Journal advantages as newspaper which are
enjoyed by no other paper in the State. Every
day its reporters visit the State House and se-
cure the 't
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
Matters Of Public Interest

TO its readers in way which cannot be done
by any other paper. 1t is also the owner OF
an Associated Press franchise and daily OBJ
tains from all parts Of the world the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
New York Weekly Tribune Free,

to all new subscribers to the Journal who pay
one year in advance.
The journal is ore Of the s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
Latest and Most Authentic News

from the State departments. Its position as
the official state paper also enables it TO pre-
sent many
The morning times., 1896-10-11
WHAT . W0WEN . ARE . DOING

@invalids in need of work and capable of
undertaking some light employment. These
invalids taught by mail, for only one or
two knew anything of lacemaking before
proposed it to them. send them my de-
signs now, aud they return to me the COM
pleted lace Some OF them are more expert
In making certain kinds OF lace than are
others. For six years have given reguls-'
employment to fifteen girls, aud, though
not in any sense charity, know that
this work has changed the lives OF these
invalids greatly. furnished them with little
luxuries, given them the independent feel
ing OF being self-supporting and made them
more cheerful and hopeful.
1T is really beautiful work that they
do. One girl, who has been an invalid.
confined to her bed for seventeen years,
does tue beautiful button -holing which
produces such handsome effects on the
Point VeDisc. She IL one of my best
workers. Another sends back to me my
designs worked out In tile daintiest way.
from lonely farm in Illinois. There are
two women among my workers WHO
were originally school teachers. They
were ambitious girls, and to complete their
college course studied night and day. Al
ter their graduation they taught school.
but few months when the strain began to
tell. and finally they were compelled by
i'll health to give up their teaching. There
came an entire collapse of their pow ers at
last, and they have been invalids. only
able to move about in their wheel chairs.
for years. Another worker lives alone with
young niece, and has been enabled to keep
her home together by the work OF her hands.
Shehas taughther niece tohelp her and some
of my finest pieces are done by the two"
MARY WORSWICK.
The morning times., 1896-10-11
OTTER HUNTING,
Exciting Autumn Sport on the Banks
of Northern Rivers.

VI NlSSiSs
Women who have gone off on Adiron-
dack and North Woods camping parties
this autumn have rather permitted the
trout to ratten and multiply at the ex-
pense OF considerably bigger and gamier
water quarry
This no other than the wiley and beau
1fuI river otter The rosy matron who
comes home from her husbands camp
just now, with a couple OF beautiful
otter Pelts 10 her credit, is regarded
with more envy and admiration than if
Sue had shot the largest moose in the
Maine forests This is not only be-
cause the skins are handsome to look
ut and make up into adorable muffs and
collars, but because otter hunting is so
exciting nd difficult a sport.
1t requires considerable pluck, n half
dozen clcver dogs, II gigantic long
pair OF rubber boots and serene indif
ference to the possibilities of tumblcs
and duckings to excel in the chase. One
woman describes it as an amphbious
fox hunt and she, who has pursued the
otter among his native rocks and reeds,
says that il Possesses al the exhilarat-
ing elements of grizzly shooting and
salmon pia ayln. omDiIeu-
Right along the most lovely and well
stocked trout streams the otter, who looks
exactly like water cat. makes his lair.
tn feast on the Spccklcd four and five pound
beauties the feminine angler yearns to
hook for herself. He goes out fishing be-
times, aud If he can be cut off from his home
retreat. a hole in the streams bank just
below the water level. fast and furious
is the sport that ensues. An extra early
rising. cIp of hot black coffee and a
biscuit are prcliminaries TO an otter hunt.
The men array themselves as for fishing,
where deep wading Will be necessary. while
the women take all sorts of precautions
againStthe chill utorriugair andcold water.
Over wooden stockings and wooden bloom
ers they draw on extra heavy weight rubber
boots. These extend six inches above the
knee and, by straps along the side, are
fixed to Il broad leather belt N the waist.
Over all this goes a macintosh skirt Gu in
onepiecelike acircular cape and rallingonly
about half way down to the ankles. Onthe
riglithand side fromtha G nto Some distau ce
above the knee. the skirt is cut up and then
buttoned over so that when wading In very
deep water the buttons may be unfastened
and not only greater width for steDupg
and jumping allowed. but much OF the
fullness ca n be gathered up and slung over
the LETT arm to getsuperfluous draperies out
OF the way.
For the rest close waist coat and easy
riding coat. with some sort of snug
little hat and thick loose gloves complete
the most proper and comfortable sort of
costume for this sport. At least the above
Is fair description. rs given by girl
Just out of the woods and camp where
otter hunting has become n craze. almost
as serious in its proportions as bicycling
used TO be.
We don't carry guns. or bows and
arrows or hand nets" she Informed her
The morning times., 1896-10-11

hearers at the yelling counter. for to
shoot an otter would be regarded as about
as sportswonar-like a proceeding as deer
stalking with dynamite or trout fishing
with revolver. An one is allowed is
a slender pole of very tough wood, about
as tall as oneself and having pointed
iron shaft at one eud. This is alternately
used rs a wading stock and a spear. with
which to deal the otter his death blow.
LAS TO the dogs. they are rough-haired
lively little hounds. spaniels aud half-brecd
terriers. that take naturally to water
fighting. The sport begins when along
the streams bank the scent of a break
fasting outer is caught and then everybody
gives chase. hot on the footsteps of the
dogs. / always promptly widen my skirt.
by opening the bottom slit. tuckiBg con-
siderable macintosh petticoat under my
left arm and then set off on as brisk a
run as my big boots Will allow. Every
body gives tongue. first the dogs and then
every man and woman. in as short breath
less hdwls as the rough running will allow
stones and tree roots. boggy places, or
knotted reeds often enough will bring an
otter hunter over her nose and thump into
the water. but you must trust to good
luck and philosophy for even the tenderest
hearted woman will go roaring by an un-
fortunate sister huntress. who lies bruised
and soaked, wailing TO somebody for aid
NOW, on genuinely successful hunt the
scent is struck early, and after spirited
dash down the streams bank the dogs
take to water They do that when the
otter Is sighted as he valiantly strikes out
Tor liberty and comes up to vent or breathe.
Then you see his sleek little black head
and unless he can reach his hole I'm the
bank, or the dogs arc stupid, his end is
near. He knows how to put up a very good
fight for life. however, and ii you don't
possess the sporting heart, callous and
cold, you are apt in the midst of battle to
desert your post and retire behind a tree
to weep tear or two and wonder how
anybody canhear to do SO clever and pretty
little beast to death.
on the second or third otter hunt, how
ever, this soft heart edncss strangely de-
serts you. and when the dogs have pretty
well tired out their quarry you plunge in
with the others, right up above your knees,
take stand, and stock in hand prevent
the otter from escaping Ly your end of
The stream. OF course lie may, for often
enough. in ones excitement, u pebbIe In
the streams bed rolls under your foot. and
instead Of lifting the dust you will prob
ably gulp down more icy water than you
relish. not to speak of much laughter and
hcartless joking at your expense.
However, clever otter hunter ought
to know how 10 keep right side up and
strike with care when the gasping animal
comes her way. She then gives him the
coup p-de-Sracc with the iron end of her
stock. A stunning crack on the nose or
head finishes the dogs work and the
sportswoman to whom this chance falls
gets the pelt. She has the otter tied by
his four legs to her stock and one of the
men bears it back to the camp for her in
triumph. The dogs get lump of fresh
meat each and some expert ut the camp
skins the prize Immediately.
"Now don't think from what I've told
The morning times., 1896-10-11

suited to the Afro-Arnerican woman, and
that makes her a. dangerous competitor
to her Caucasian sister in the profession.
Remembering the kindly service of the
bandanna- headed. substantial old women
who once monopolized the trade in the
Creole city. 1t was learned with pleasure
that arrangements would be made in the
new sanitarium to give these workers OF
many years an opportunity to take a course
of lectures and an examination for GER
tificate. that will place thom on like
basis with the educated young colored
women, who might otherwise crowd them
out OF the sick room.
This sanitarium. which will be formally
opened during the early days of October.
will bear over its door the name of Phyllis
Wheatley. Thus away down in the South.
land the name. of Massachusetts negro
poet will become further inimOrtalized, and
be household word among her own race.
KATHARINE MOBILES.
The morning times., 1896-10-11

you,'' said the expert. that the early
sportswoman is always bound to catch the
otter. I've been on at least Lalf dozen
hunts where we trampcd for three mortal
hours along the toughest banks and never
saw so much as the hide or hair of one.
Lots of times the dogs chase their prey
right into the imprcgnable safety OF their
own holes, or the scent fiZZles out, so 1T is
pretty much like hunting moose or cariLoo.
nine chances to one you Will come back
hungry, fatgued and empty handed. Never
thelcss when one is lucky or unlCcky IL is
most fascinating sort OF enterprise, tie
breakfast after an exciting hunt tastes ike
mixture OF nectar and ambrosia, trout
fishing seems mere sybaritic Indulgence
OF the flesh, and the woman who wins her
first pclt usually exhibits u virulent case
of meglomania for tie six weeks follow
ing that would put q lucky deer stalker
to shame
New-York tribune., 1896-11-20
4 DiINTv TEA ROOU.

,,.,o,os ~ d.wv fragrant Vio-ts. garlands OF
.osas dainty six hangings Ia rose pink. and
.,us hung in pink and white tapestry formed "A
c.,,,, s.,tinp to the groups Of beautiful women In
,a,an, up-to-date costumes who were gathered
hou, tbe pretty tables to do honor to the After
noon Tea Room. No. 81 flt'h-AVr' "hich was
~, : query and Miss Wim-rding
',ra, rooms managed by gcntlewom-n have been
c.ssful both In London and Paris and.
Judging from the patronage yssisrday the Aftsr,
noon - ~ Wom.n TO 20 for luncheon. Nothing
p,, p,are deIightful can be imagined than dainty
i rmoInted tables that Will be ieature OF this
wtn,,hppbi.. nlace II Is generaly understood that
fashioniipreo Tea Room Is exclusively for women
However many OF the s SsTner e seX
ent na au ',r cakrs quite as much as did the ladies'
New-York tribune., 1896-11-20
GOING or TO-DAY.

The Public Educa tion Association will hold It's
first regular meeting this afternoon in the Mott
Memorial Building No. Gi Madison-ave. II IL the
yearly meeting for the members. and several ad
dresse. will be made on educational subjects by
prominent men and Board OF Education of'icals
The wor .en inspectors largely instrumental In
bringing about these meetings to discuss the i'm
movement cf the aesthetic appearance Of school
rooms II has been suggested that the desks De
arranged n curved lines. athcr than straight ones
and thaf me-itorious works OF art be placed on me
"a us for the awakening Of the beauty-loVng spirit
| in the chi''
G. Narv's parish Fair. which opened yesterday
in the Sunday-schoo room OF the church In Alex
andcr-ave near East one hundred ana sec
omJ-st will remain open to-day and tomorrow ui-
I'll 10 o'clock J. III
The Harlem Women's West End Auxiliary Politi-
cal cub will meet this afternoon at No. o- West
Eighty y-second-st
Miss Annie Beaston will begin her series OF six
lecture or ''Coloria Times this afternoon al the
home OF Ms James Harden h'SS' W. . "'H'
Sixty -eighth-st.
Mrs Helen Campbell will deliver her hfth lecture
,n household economics this afternoon at S;aO
o o.n,on,, :, IN. rooms Of the Working Womcns So
ci.tv Amitv Building. No. BIZ West fiiiy-Iourth-'t.
subject: ",leanng and It's fro'"SS's'
.r,, ann annual exhibition Of the New-York So
..i.fX q
.to.k i'm the banquet hall ana stat" apartments
of The Waldorf The exhibition viii remain open
until 10 o'clock o-mOrrow evening
The Young Friends Aid Association Will open its
rol fair this afternoon and evening. from to
"a o'clock In the Friends Seminary Building. Ruth
r,,,rl ploc. ard Slxt.-utli-st The fair will be
,horouebIv Swedish In every feature. the d.aperies
., ~, hoot MS and walls being In the Swedish colors.
Iii. the Young women in charge VIII wear the
,,',,.snue national costumes. Dinner VIII DE
ParraJ from 6 until In the evening The Young
I,r,s,ds. Aid Association does unsectarian work.
arS ia IN ihr twenty-thrd year Of successful ex-
!senC@.
roh, woodlridge Davis will lecture at $50 o'clock
49,, .venlne before the Qud Nunc Club. No. ISL
I.,ox-aye Some Modern Kites ard Their tses''
4, IN. subiec; of the lecture. Harry Wothcispoon.
,r a member OF the American institute or Mining
T. {Ern,eineers will assist in exhibiting the Kites
The ladies' Of the New England National Society
ru give an elaborate entertainment this evening
In the ballroom OF the Waldorf. The entertainment
is allied a "husking -bee." and will partake OF the
na ture OF an autumn harvest home" festival