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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18
Diaqinq and Storing Potatoes.

The digging and storing of potatoes
by the average farmer is generally done
in a very careless manner. The essen
tial point is to retain the flavor until
used, and to do this they should never
be left exposed to the sun or air. Early
varieties should be dug as soon as tops
are dead, or when the skin ceases to
slip from the potato. If early varieties are
left in the ground they will sprout and
thus destroy the flavor. Late varieties
may be left in the ground until in dam
ger of freezing. AS socn as dug they
should be Immediately stored in a
dark. cool, and somewhat moist, cellar.
And right here is where some may oil
fer with me, as some recommend dry
place in which to store. If stored III Il
dry place they will wilt and become
strong / have noticed potatoes that
remained in the ground over winter
that did not freeze, that were as fresh
and well favored as when nfst ma
tured. If stored in a dry cellar they
should be covered with moist sawdust
to keen them fresh and exclude the ar.
pitting is a most excellent way; simply
Milling them on we'll drained ground and
putting on layer of straw and enough
dirt to keep from freezing. Care should
be taken to uncover as soon as danger
from freezing is past in the spring. and
keep sprouts removed AS to manner
of digging, IL five acres or more are to
be dug it would probably pay to use
a potato digger, but if less than that
amount, the work can be done with a
four-tined fork garden spade, or
plowed with common breaking plow.-
Indiana Farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18
Foreign Apple Market.

Gable advices this week from agents
in the principal markets of Europe
all indicate a good demand for Ameri-
can apples, and where the landing
condition has been fine good prices
have been realized. Sales have ranged
all the way from $2.15 to $3.50 for fine
Gravcnstcins and Kings, and $500 to
$50 for Duchess, St. Lawrence and
fall Pippns. These prices, as matter
nf course, have only been made where
the fruit has landed in a perfectly
sound condition.
A very large portion of the ship
rents arrived out in q very wasty CON
dition and prices realized ranged from
30 cents to $3.50 a barred. This SHOWS
the folly of sendin4 the tender va
rietics of fall fluif n barrels They
will do well enough III cases wrapped
in papers as have suggested, Int the
fruit must be fine and large. Nothing
less than an apple 2ia inches in .di-
ametcr should be sent and only the red
varieties There is no doubt but tina;
foreign markets will take all we can
send them of fine fruit at reasonable
prices.
Any fruit not suitable for foreign
markets should not be sent to Boston
as this market is amply supplied from
nearby points. so that apples from q
distance bring little or nothing wher
offered for sale to home buyers and il
is very frequently the case that they
do not realize more than enough TO pay
freight and charges.
The shipments for the week from
this port foot up 1850 barrels of which
1851 went to Liverpool and 1926 t.
Glasgow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18
Growing PIums.

j. L. Budd of the Iowa Agricultural
Experiment station has laid down the
following points to be observed in the
culture of plums:
Il. Where possible select a north
slope with. rich soil for the plum or
chard If Shelter is given let it be on
the east side, as protection from east
storms during the blooming period ap-
l,ears to be an advantage.
80 In practice in our state the best
results have been reached by planting
rather thickly in the rows running
north and south, and giving more room
the other way for letting in the sun be-
tween the rows. and air circulation.
Trees planted ten feet apart in the
rows with space between the rows OF
"a feet have given the best results.
20. The alternating of varieties in
the rows with view to more perfect
fertilization of the blossoms is also an
advantage With some varieties the
mingling of varieties is absolutely es-
sential, and | believe it to be an adj
vantage in all cases.
a The need of very low tops is quite
as apparent as with the cherry. ]
know of no variety of the native OF
foreign plums that win prove long
lived and fruitful with a high exposed
stem. If it does not develop the fata
cumming on the south side, the mair
growth of wood of stem and top viii
soon be on the north side.
-. 1t never pays to market plums il
rough tubs, baskets or boxes, as is Sc
often DraCticed The commercial crates
and boxes are now too cheap TO be
dispensed with in shipping any of the
stone fruits"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18
Relief In Six Hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the
New Great South American KIDNEY
Cure" This new remedy is great
surprise on account Of its exceeding
promptness In relieving pain In the
bladder. kidneys, back and every part
OF the urinary passages in male or fe-
male. 1t relieves retention OF water
and pain in passing it almost imme-
diately. II you want quick relief and
cure this Is your remedy. Sold by
Bowditch. Webster & Co., Druggists
AuSusts' ne. d6m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18
Try Aliens FOOt.Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes
At this season of year your feet feel
swollen and hot, and get tired easily. If
you have aching feet, new or tight shoes
try Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet
aud makes walking easy. Cures swollen
ana sweating feet blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and hunions of ali
pain and gives rest and comfort Try il
today. At druggists or shoe stores BY
mail for 2oc. in stamps. Trial package
FREE. Allen S. Olmstead. lie Roy. n.
Y. sept4, eod& w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

An article of merit is sure to win. So
with the Hop Plasters which are used
IN thousands of homes with confidence
ana success. Active the moment APP
piled. All medicine dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18
for Sale or to Get.

Small advertisements not exceeding
the head of WANTED, FOR SALE. TIC
LET, LOST, &C., will be inserted two
times FOR Is cents three times for 81
cents and one week COR SO cents
ADVANCE PAYMENT. In sending by
mail remittance Of postage stamps OF
postal note should be made with order
as the charges are too small to open &C
counts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18
Gully Eensrusr 5o,lrual.


CARDS OF THANKS, oBrruAnv
NOTICES. RESOLUTIONS OF m
SPECT, ETC. viii be charged at the
rate OF ten cents Dor line. Ne eharres
less than seventy-fi cents.
ALL ADVERTISING ANNOUNCE.
MENTs OF ENTERTAINMENT whoes
object Is the raising of money will b,
charged at the rate Of fifteen cents linz.
ADVERTISING NOTICES. news form.
VIII be excluded from our local csluuns.
except such rs refer to advertisers occu.
Dying space In eur advertising columns.
and will be run under separats hesl
ON one OF the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to rscsivs ths
JOURNAL promptly will confer favse
~ notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18
Hotel Employment AGENCY

of Augusta. Established under the
auspices of the Maine Association. with
offices at Portland, and Bangor, and the
central Maine office. at 229 Water ST,
furnished for positions Of all kinds. Cor.
rrespondence solicited. Office hours from
a. NJ; III Il noon. i.s0 to p. NJ, and
= 10 +. NJ. aug1d3mns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

Mr.. Ulysses G. Soule of Kansas City,
Mo, is spending week with his father,
X. w Soule of this city. Mr. Soule Is
contracting freight agent for a western
City. where he has been for II years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

Staff Captain Mcfarland of Maine
and New Hampshire. will visit here.
Friday, and will conduct Salvation
Army meeting at AS 7. NJ. at the
barracks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

Mrs e. Bogart will give birthday
Iarty. Friday night, at No. 5 Belfast
cream and cake will be served. Games
and dancing will take place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

Hon. William Engel. senator-elect of
Penobscot county. and Hon. j. w.
Palmer. representativc-elcct of Bangor.
were in Augusta. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

c. c. Hall of Vienna, was in the city,
Wednesday. Mr.. Hall, who is over 10
years Of age. never in his live-long life
saw an electric car till his visit to
to Augusta before for eight years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

Il. w. SOule with the aid of his neigh
horsat Hammond'sG Grove celebrated the
great Republican victory last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

l.. II. Hulsifcr has returned from Cape
Cod. Mass. and is visiting his sister.
Miss Minnie +. Pulsifer. Later he will
enter Il medical college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

The next attraction at Mconian hall
viii be Nellie Mcfienry in "A Night
in New York" next Monday evening,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

Mir. II. \. &. Chandler, formerly in
the grocery business here, is visiting
his sister in this city He is stil an
invalid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

Among the October weddings will be
that Of Miss Emma Howe of this city.
and Mr. Arthur T. Reynolds of Gardi-
ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

G. w Iussey left. yesterday after
noon. for Boston and New York on
business connected With she Cushnoc
l1ihre 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

DIR. and Mrs. F. &. Kinsman left
Thursday afternoon. for the Moose
head Lake region for short stay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

WANTS put IN these columns secure
more answers than these who have not
tried are aware. Ao>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

W. y. Dilworths the ball player, went
I" WaterNilie, yesterday afternoon.
Wherc lie viii make short visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18
NII6CELLA NEsoUR

MRS. EVA f. CHADSEY will reopen
her drcssmaking rooms. Monday. Sept.
70, at q Court Street. Sept1l d1w@
Mendng rooms reopened % Oak street
up stone steps from depot. Prepared to
do all kinds of sewing. Making and re
pairing of dresses, Undertaking, bed
ing. septic, d1w*
D. c. STONE.-Carpenter and cabinet
maker jobbing of all kinds promptly at
tended to. Shop, As Court street, near
State. Residence, No. Elm street. Au-
gusta, Maine septS. d2w*
MADAM BRANN-Clairvoyant is at 4.
Gage street, Augusta, Me. july20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18
Local Notice.

Always in season. Hopkins Steamed
I{ominy UIulled Corn.) Elegant lunch
In Milk OF. can, loo. sept4eod&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18
Think il Over.

Have You ever heard of a medicine
with such a record of cures as Hoods
Sarsaparilla? Don't you know that
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the One True
Blood Purifier, has proved, over and
over again, that it has power to cure,
even after all other remedies fail? If
you have impure blood you may take
Hoods Sarsaparila with the utmost
confidence that it will do you good.
HOODS PILLS assist digestion. 25
rpptc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

Two house lots on Lincoln street. Ad
dress Nellie NJ. Stevens. City. apr2SdN
A new l12 story house and ell, piazza,
wood shed and garden, water, etc, good
reiGhborhood. A rars bargain; Two
thirds paid ON mortgage II desired. A.
= Andr ews. rnar20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

WorlNnen are engaged in building a
cottage for L. C. Cornish. Esq. at
iiammond's Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

A round top tent, IS feet in diameter,
with floor made in sections; also five
second hand carriages. These can be
bought at your own price. G. w Hussey.
Pants Factory Bldg. Gage street.
iuiy2idtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18
Local Matters.
Song Of the Cycle.

This is the toy, beyond Aladdin's dream
The magic wheel upon whose hub is
wound
All roads. although they reach the
Ger western plains or orient deserts
cleaning.
This is the skein from which each day
such new delights, such witching
flights. such Joys
OF bounding blood, of glad escape from
Such ventures bcggarng old Crusoes
travels.
1t is as If some mighty necromancer.
At kings command, to please his lady's
Irstilled such virtue in a rubber rim
And brought it forth as his triumphant
answer
For whcrcsoe'r its shining spokes are
tlceting
Fair benefits spring upward from its
tread,
And eyes grow bright and cheeks all
Responsive TO the hearts ecstatic beat
ing.
Thus, youth and age, alike in healthfuI
feeling,
And man and maid who find their paths
Crown this rare product of our CEN
tury's run
And sing the. health the joy, the grace
Of wheeling
Charles S, Crandall in Youths Com
pdDion.
II. r. Hopkins is in Boston. on bust
rcss.
Miss NJ. F. Hopkins is visiting in
Boston.
John zanetty, fruit dealer, has gone
into insolvency.
Mrs. Susan Potter has returned from
q visit TO Boston. eIz
Miss Annie Collins of Waterville. is
visiting in the city.
Cen. H. N. PIaisted went to Bangor.
yesterday afternoon.
George $. Richardson of Waterville.
was in the city. yesterday.
Mrs. Horny S. Osgood of Portland is
Visiting Mrs. j. 5. Hendee State street
Worllmen are engaged in building a
cottage for L. c. Cornish. Esq. at
iiammonds Grove.
w. y. Dilworths the ball player, went
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

Mrs. Horny S. Osgood of Portland is
Visiting Mrs. j. s Hendee. State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

In good order two seated light open
carriage (surry); a hand made new light
open wagon, Bangor Punt.( both will be
Street tnne24dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

The wen-known Wakefield Farm. stu
ated in West Gardiner. about three miles
from Gardiner bridge, now owned by
Elizabeth X. Ware, is offered for sale.
This place consists of some 1875 acres of
excellent land, suitably divided into till
age, pasturage and wood land. Has
large orchard: cuts some 81 tons of hay;
well water both at buildings and in past
IRE. House one and half story. blinded,
oapered and painted Also carriage house
Aid large barn. AS the owner desires to
given Immediately upon sale of the
premises. The crops are all in. This
offers a rare inducement to any farmer
desiring to get farm OF excellent land
near to depot and sood markets. For
price and terms apply to E. w. White
mousse. Augusta, has1e. junetaltf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

George 5. Richardson of Waterville.
was in The city. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18
Chamber girl At once. at the August.
House july2Sdtf
Foz a-AID

on the trees. nice winter apples in the
orchard of Mrs. J. l.. Stevens. Apply at
the corner of Chestnut street ana Vest
ern avenue. SepllSd1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

Four acres of land on Western avenue,
opposite Hanks & Perry's (see Gannett's
charD adjoining Capitol Heights. A never
failing spring of pure water on the lot.
Geo. r. BricAett. aug29dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

Cen. II. NJ Plaisted went to Bangor.
y, sterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

One family horse, one carryall and one
village cart, at very low prices. James
w. North, 43 Grove street. sept12, div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

-Four fine Jersey cows, a No. DeLaval
Separator nearly new, cost sl25; one pair
fine colts formerly owned by the late
Perley II. Milliken, one new set double
driving harness. farming tools. &c. Adj
dress Harry II. Blanchard, North White
field. Me-, or inquire OF IL. f. Blanchard,
Augusta, Me. septSdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

Miss Annie Collins of Waterville. is
Visiting in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

The elegant estate situate IN Augusta
1t tho junction OF Green and State streets
owned by Erastus Bartlett Esq, and for
nerly occupied by DR.. ]. o. Webster; II
comprises very large tract OF land, ir
the heart OF the City. and the house is
most thoroughly built, equipped with fur.
mace, bath room, set range, open fire
places and thorough system OF plumbing
The stable which is detached from the
ing. To be sold at a low price. Apply to
Or address Lendall Titcomb, Augusta
Maine. noV13dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

For sale or to let. convenient modern
house Oh Quimby street. !. II. Randall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

Savings Bank book No. 3471, issued to
Julia A. Morrill, by the Kennebec Savings
Bank. Return to Kennebec Savings
Bank, Augusta, Me. septSd3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

John Zanetty fruit dealer, has gone
into insolvency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

Mrs. Susan Potter has returned from
q visit TO Boston. 4I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18
LOST.

y grey parrot last seen near Mr. Nudd $
in West Gardiner She will step on a
persons finger Say to her. Come on old
man." y reward will be given for her re-
coVcry J. T. Pierce, Augusta. Nc
scpt1e, d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-18

Grocery and Provision Business. Nice
clean stock. No expensive fixtures hut
everything needed TO do business with.
Good class of customers. Sales VIII now
average 500 a day. VIII show books and
explain to anyone wishing to purchase
For particulars write II. w. l., care Ken
nebec Journal, Augusta 1uly4du
Old papers. whole and clean, at Ken
nebec Journal Office, price 10 cents per
hundred.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-31
A Philadelphia Mrs. Malaprop.

There is a Mrs. Malaprop living up
town whose queer blunders in her ev-
eryday talk would fill good sized vol
ume, and most of them are funny
enough to deserve publication. She was
telling neighbor the other day about
friend of hers who had bought bicy-
Gle. "He went and bought the thing, =
said she, for SO, and when he went
out to ride it the first thing you know
it fell apart. Why don't you go, SEE |
to him, and get good wheel and pay
for it on the European plant F" Yester-
day she went over to neighbor' s house
for recipe for mayonnaise dressing.
She said: "How dye do, Mrs. Smith?
I want to make chicken salad tonight,
and thought I'd get you to give me a
recipe pronouncing it in two sylla-
bles--''for Moyamensing dressing. "
Last winter her house caught fire and
was slightly damaged. TO her friends
she explained that the trouble was caus-
ed by disinfected fue On another &C.
casion an accident occurred on the street
opposite her house. She and her cronies
were discussing the affair across the
back fence 81 didn't know there was
an accident at all till l heard the ava
lanche a-comin down the street a-ringin
the bell" She also told Mrs. Smith one
day that she had read in the paper that
milk was good 'aiecdote" for poison.
philadelphia Record.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-31
MARRIAGE BROKERS.

| The Schatchen Is an Important Person In
| > New York Colony.
In wandering through the east side
recently learned that the schatchen is
an important and busy functionary in
that quarter. The sage who long time
ago observed that marriages were made
in heaven evidently knew nothing about
this matchmaking official, who exer-
cises his wiles by day and by night in
the teeming Hebrew colony here. The
schatchen is q man of middle age, suave
and well dressed, who promotes mar
riages. He works on strictly business
principles and don't bother his head
about Cupid Or that peculiar sentiment
called love. He is diplomat, with
visiting list longer than the most popu-
lay woman of the Four Hundred. He
belongs to no end Of lodges and orders
and speedily makes it lis business to
know all about the families Of his mar
ried friends. He also acquaints himself
with the monetary worth of paterfamil-
las, and If the latter has any marriage
able sons or daughters he gets in his
work, first by delicate insinuation and
soon more openly.
The sohatchen has neatly engraved
card which announces his business, and
this he distributes literally. He also
believes in advertising. and his card is
conspicuously displayed in all the Yid-
dish newspapers. He brings young cou-
pies together, and if a marriage ensues
be pockets commissions from both sides.
If the brides father gives her dot Of
$500, the schatchen pockets $50. He
also strikes the bridegroom for 10 per
cent, but is frequently compelled to
compromise on ~. He often has a
dozen irons in the fire at one time, and,
in the vernacular of the sport, plays off
one against the other. Sometimes he
burns his fingers, as he not infrequentfy
plays a leading role in the civil courts,
but he fills unique place in polyglot
Gotham and has been the means of
making any number of bashful young
people happy for spot cash. New York
Letter in Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-31
COG AND MAGOG.

Various Traditions Relating to These Two
Famous Giants.
Who were Cog and Magog? English
tradition says that they were the last of
race of giants who infested England
until they were destroyed by some of
the Trojans who went to the British
isles after the destruction of Troy. Cog
and Magog, it is said, were taken cap
tive to London, where they were chained
at the door of the palace Of the king.
When they died, wooden images Of the
two giants were put in their places. In
the course of time a great fire destroyed
these, but now, if you go to London,
you will zee in the great hall Of one Of
the famous buildings-the Guildhall-
two immense wooden efigies Of men,
called Cog and Magog.
But there are other traditions Of the
two giants. One is to the effect that
when Alexander the Great overran Asia,
he chased into the mountains Of the
north an impure, wicked and man eat
ing people who were 20 nations in num-
Der, and who were shut up with ram
part in which were gates of brass One
of these nations was Goth and another
Magoth, from which we readily get the
names of the mythical giants 1t is sup
posed. however, that the Turks were
meant by Cog and the Mongols were
the children of Magog. We shall find
mention made Of Cog and Magog in
many books, including. the Bible, but
fhoro 10 fbo ~yroat wall and tho ram.
part Of Cog and Magog, whatever may
have been the fact that gave the names
of the two giants to that portion Of the
structure. -Noahs Brooks in st. Nicho-
las.