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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

work. and even now the grounds are not
yet complete. Three hundred Workingmen
are employed on them all the time. and
within a few weeks it IS expected that the
whole place win be in tip-top shape.
THE CLUB HOUSE.
The Casino consists Of three stories and
basement The basement is the ground
floor on the river front, where the building
is really a story higher than on the other
side The house is OF an Elfzabethan style
Of architecture. The lower part is built Of
Drick ana stone Interpreted. ana the up
per part is Of wood. The exterior Is dn-
ished in half timber. which consists OF
ornamental woodwork filed In with white
face This effect begins with the second
story. and ia part is carried up to the
roof. Specimens Of half timber work are
rare in this country, but are plentiful in
England Germany and Brittany.
In other respects also the building is Of
great picturesqueness. 1t abounds ia ga
bles and dOrmer windows. and above the
main roof rise two towers. one hexagonal
with rounded. tep and the other peaked
Next 20 the hexagonal tower Is q chimney
of ornamental brick work. The building is
$50 feet long and the same in width. II is
roughly triangular in shape, WITH Two
sides slanting from the entrance on the
river side This gives view up the river
and another down.
covered plaza fifteen feet wide runs
entirely around the house on the first
floor. In front Il Widens out to twenty
five feet. This viii be used as an outside
dining room, being left open In summer
and inclosed with glass ia winter Above
it an uncovered piazza extends around -he
second story In the basement besides the
kitchen. boiler room, etc. is a large room
for bicycles. There is also a swimming
tank IA by % feet. lined with white glazed
brick and a number OF showers and dress
ing rooms.
The main hall on the first floor is fifty
feet long and twenty feet wide On the
north &c opens OF the piazza and into the
dining room. which is nearly Of the same
size. On the south. corresponding in poei-
ton to the dining room. are the card room
and billiard room In front Of the main
hall, toward the river. is the club room
with many windows opening on the two
slants. Al he center OF the floor are the
Office end the stairway. and beyond them
tae vestibule leading to the piazza and
porte-cOchere.
Above She vestibule Is a small half
story to be used as music gallery BY
opening the main windows Of the first
story and set of small windOwG at the
top Of the half story the music can be
heard not only on the inside but on the
first and second story piazzas also. On the
second floor are parlOrs and about fifteen
sleeping rooms There are twenty mere
sleeping rooms IN the third floor
FOR FAIR WOMEN
The second floor viii be largely given up
to the women Of the families Of the mem
bers. and in this respect the club is unique.
There is large sewing room. IN which.
however, there viii be mighty little sewing
done. This floor also holds the clubs
library in which standard works on sports
and games play a most important part
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30
A LittIe surprise Tor the Bridesmaid.

A Little surprise for the Bridesmnfd.
Two girl friends met In the street and
stopped to shake hands.
so glad to see you. Grace" said the
talior-made Alice. Was just on my way TO
my bridesmaids"
Bridesmaid How lovely! did not
know you were engaged replied the in
de-siec,e Grace.
It's sudden. very sudden; but he's aw-
fully in love. and is JUST 100 lovely to live.
VIII you aet?"
"Act2 OF course. III be charmed But"
moving forward and speaking in an IN
dertone do come around the corner and
tell me all about it, Here comes that idi-
otto irrepressible donkey, Jim Berton He's
grinning as though he meant to stop, and
don't care to be seen talking to him
Jim Berton3 He's the man I'm going
to marryfs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

A carload OF redwood has been recently
sent to Nuremburg, Germany, for use iu
making lead pencils. California redwood and
cedar are about the only woods used in The
manufacture of pencils. and the European for-
ests from which the pencil wood supply wa~
formerly obtained have become revhallatad
navy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

In 1923 over 900 houses were burned fl
Constantinople and z 600 lives were lost in thu
fire. In 1745 fire again ragged in the Turkisl
capital during five days, and series Of ter
rible CONGREGATIONS also occurred in the yea
1850
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

a short drive cut from Lebanon is the
Bland home a two-story red brick house
with a farm OF 100 acres around it. The
farm does not yield enough to support the
family The owner stands ready TO sell 1t
Tor the value Of the improvements. He says
that he is not successful as a farmer, be
cause Of his many years OF service in Wash
ington as Congressman HIS farm suffered
by his absence
Mr. Bland's family consists Of his wife
and six children. Ten children were born
to them but four Of them died. The eldest
is Mss Fannie Bland. a girl of nineteen.
who is being educated ia Washington.
Theodore, a boy Of seventeen. comes next,
and he is at school at St Louis The home
children are Hugh aged fourteen George
Vest Bland aged twelve; john aged sevsns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

In 1851 the year Of the great fires in St
Louis. san Francisco suffered in the same way
one condagration in May destroying $40 600 OO
worth of buildings. the other in June occa
sioning a property loss of So 900. 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

In 1887 ST. Johns was almost destroyed be
fire. The estimated value Of the burned
houses and their contents was 5000 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

In 1920 the business portion Of Savannah
was blotted out by a great fire. which de-
stroyed property TO the value of "a. OO0. 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

a pencil signature of nine letters weighs
1850 Of an ounce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30
THE BLAND FARM.

he wanted for the asking. but he won't
ask
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30
GAMBLERS MASC0TS
ED1osxNCRAsIEs OF BrEN WHO WOO
FORTUNE AT THE RACES.
MIKE DIVERS $1,000 CENT.

why RILEY Grammar Apes wanderins
WiIIy-aIr. vanderbilt'a Thirst for
goIitude-PlttsburE PhIl's Emerald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12
REACHES the HUB.
The Little Conqueror Comes to
Boston. People are Becoming
Enthusiastic.
(From the Boston Globe.)

When the welfare Of the public Is at
stake our citizens are interested. Inc
little conqueror has come and conquered,
Boston has proven no exception to the
rule; everything is sweps before the on
ward march Enthusiastic people are
talking about their experience. Many
reader of this knows where the Photo-
graphic Studio of Mr. c. H., Foster is at
% Hanover street, and no doubt num-
Der know Mr.. Foster personally, bos-
tonian for 80 years, and man whose
statement should satisfy the skeptic.
This is how he speaks Of his case. 10 our
representative he said about 10 years
ago I was q very sick man with Diabetes.
That Is what the doctors called it. They
told me would not live for many years,
and advised salt water air at the sea shore
as the only thing that could be done for
me- This appeared to help me, but for
the last 10 years l have suffered excessive
| ly from most distressing pains across my
kidneys, which were constantly there,
until began to take DOAN'S KIDNEY
PILLS, and they have relieved my suffer
| ing to the extent l hardly expected would
ever be my lot. had back ache so bad
| at times it required almost superhuman
| energy to keep up. There was dull,
heavy, indescribable sensation in my
head My appetite was irregular, utterly
| falling me at times. My work taxed me
and made the backache worse. Then l
read about Doans Kidney Pills. / was
suffering greatly at the time, aud decided
to try them. l got Il box at knights
Pharmacy, 81 Court St, and commenced
taking them After the first few days
knew they were doing me good and as
continued the backache disappeared and
rapidly improved. The backache left me,
and no longer experience former suffer
ing My head is clear, and feel brighter.
The urine used to contain II heavy sedi'
ment. Doan's Kidney pills have restored
it to normal condition. l feel today a
hundred per cent. better than in years.
regard my case as being really wonderful,
and if my recommendation of Doan'
Kidney Pills will induce other sufferers
from kidney disorders to try them
gladly authorize you to use it.
| Doans Kidney Pills are for sale by all
dealers. Price 80 cents per box, or sent
by mail ON receipt Of price, Foster Mil.
burn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for
the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

from time to time in order that every part
may receive treatment. This whipping Is
not necessary in the winter time, when
the fur is being worn frequently, If it Is
well shaken every time before it is put on
and shaken again before it is hung away
in the wardrobe In summer, however,
beating is Indispensable and should be ad-
ministered every two weeks. In the in
term the fur should be kept in strong
wrapping paper, securely fastened to keep
out the air, and should be placed in dark
closet Conscientious beating and lack Of
air and light are the requisites Of perfect
preservation. Spare the rod and spoil the
fur is an adage to be remembered.
1t is only when fur loses its brilliancy
that it needs to be sent to furrier for re-
juvenation, and this need not occur for a
long time if proper care is taken.
1t should be remembered by the anna
teur modiste who wishes to cut pieces OF
fur to make bands or other trimming that
scissors must never be used, as they clip the
pile, but that sharp knife is the instru-
ment to employ, and that the fur must be
cut from the back. In piecing the portions
must be joined with the pile running in
the same direction; otherwise the seam
will be visible.
The sketch shows pretty costume for a
little girl. The redingote is of mordore
boucle wool ornamented with paste but
tons and guipure collar. 1t opens over a
full blouse and tablier of old rose peau de
sole. The high draped belt and the draped
collar are of tho same material. The gigot
sleeves are of boucle wool goods.
JUDO CHoLLET.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12
A NEW CONSUMPTION CURE.


The progress of a new cure for consump-
ton devised by DR.. Cyrus Edison of New
York will be followed with interest by all
who look hopefully toward new methods
of com batting this ancient and dread foe
of humanity, although SO many new REM
edies have been announced only to prove
comparative failures. DR.. Edison expla-
nation Of the treatment, as gathered from a
medical journal, is to the effect that fluid
containing carbolic acid and pilocarpine
is injected under the skin Of the patient
once Il day. In several cases it has been
found, after an interval ranging from a
fortnight to month, that the sufferer S
general health is improved, he has gained
in weight, the expectoration is greatly re-
duced and the bacilli in the material
coughed up have diminished greatly in
abundance or entirely disappeared.
1t has been known for some years that
minute quantity of phenol, or carbolic
acid, is manufactured in the human sys-
tenn and thrown off in the secretions. The
idea occurred to DR.. Edison that nature
had a special design in producing this
powerful germ killer, and that it exerted
a beneficial effect while in the blood. If
this theory We're correct, it might be well
to inject more of the same substance into
the system.
The comparatively small amount Of
pilocarpine in the new remedy which is
called "aseptolin," is employed to pro-
mote expectoration, but it is the carbolio
acid which Is relied upon to destroy the
germs Of disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Que of Charles L. Marston's teamsteIs
started for the jam, Wednesday, with
Lad of dynamite, to use in blowing out
the jam. 1t seems like the kind of job
that one wouldn't care to accept but with
cold weather, there is nothing hazardous
about 1t, they say. Mr.. Marston recalls
an event connected with the building Of
the Togus road when one of his man held
a dynamite cartridge over fire to thaw it
out and the heat caused its explosion with
fatal effect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12
Roentgcn Rays In Medicine and Surgery.

Roentgen Rays In Medicine and Surgery.
II would not be surprised" said Mr.
Edison, as quoted by the New York Her
aid, ''if these Roentgen rays should yet be
found able to kill bacteria in the human
system. 1t is we'll known that sunlight
will disinfect water in which there arc
bacteria. am going to get some cultures
of bacteria and put them in water and see
if the Roentgen rays won't kill them. I
believe that Roentgen rays will yet kill
the bacteria of tuberculosis, typhoid fever
and other diseases"
From Berlin is reported the application
of the new light in the very grave case Of
a seamstress who had swallowed needle
and was in great torture, with constant
expectoration of blood. The needle was To-
Gated in the stomach by the new process,
surgeons Immediately removed 1t, and the
patient has every prospect of recovery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Number OF Desirable Residences In An.
gusts. Maine, varying In prices from e4b0 to
- SEQ: also several 10 to is acre places in the
suburbs Of this city; one two story house and
lot In Lewiston, Maine number of fsrms
In Kennebec county varying in price from
4120o to Aaooo Houses and tenements to let.
q. W. Whitehouse. Attorney, Augusta, Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12
FOR SALE OR TO LET

Small advertisements not exceeding four
,;nes thirty Words coming under the head OF
WANTnp, Foa SALE, To Lrr, LOST, Sc. will he
inserted two times for as cents three timesfor
PAYMENT, In sending ty mail remittance OF
postage stamps or postal note should be made
with order, a. the charges are too small to
open accounts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

thicknesses that are to be stitched, and a
fine machine needle should be used, with
medium sized, rather loose stitch
Fine cotton should be employed for
basting, and the stitches ought not to be
large especially where seams are basted
together, as the presser foot of the ma
chine is apt to push the upper thickness
along unless it is firmly held in place by
the basting. Nearly all cloths have an
up and down." like velvet, even when it
Is almost invisible, and care should be
taken to cut the goods so that the pile
runs downward. Where the straight edge
OF the cloth forms the side of breadth
cut off the selvage, which is usually very
thick and clumsy. Sew all seams very
carefully, SO as to avoid the necessity for
ripping, as the marks of pre- vious sewing
can seldom be removed, but if ripping is
absolutely necessary use a small, sharp
penknlfe and rip In the direction in which
.ne pie runs without pulling on the rip
pea portions. Scrape the wrong side
gently In the direction of the pile to re-
move the cut stitches and press the cloth
III 1ne same direction with moderately
no' IRON. 1t is only by following this proc
oss mat the scars can be effaced.
Al taxing out hastings do not withdraw
nhem by pulling one end, as this leaves
Iine upon the surface. Cut each stitch
1nu pun 1t our separately in vertical d.
rection. 'oA'Ao"A VI
Inc sketch shows gown of silver prav
peau de soie 1t has a godet skirt. around
tne loot OF which is wide band Of silver
gray soutache with steel beads. The
pouice Is adorned with four large steel
buttons and opens over plated chemisetta
oi PINK silk gauze. The bouffant sleeves
*re gathered at the top under epaulets EN-.
eroldered with gray soutache and steal
beads. The ruche Of pink chrysanthe.
NUNS has full ends Of lace, and a frill of
tace finishes the wrists. The tooue az
PINK velvet is trimmed with black ninns.
anu steel buckle. JuDrc Cuor1r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

UPRIGHT PIANOS,-The following is from
one of the leading artists of central Maine,
Mr.. J. S. BART, organist of st. Marks church,
"Alelvlle Smith, Augusta, Ne. l have known
the Sterling piano for some years, and have in
variably found it an instrument satisfactory
in tone. OF agreeable action, and quite re-
markable for tune staying capacity" Finest
piano on the market for the money Low
prices to suit the times. Piano rooms, 80 Win
throp street. Upright pianos to rent. Mel
vile Smith, ag't. Feb22dtf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12
Daily Keuuehee so.,snai.

CAsDs OF THANKS. OBITUARY NoTions. asso.
LurIoHs OF RESPECT. ETC., will be charged q,
the rate OF ten cents per line. No charge,
less than seventy-nve cents.
ALL ADvEHTisIgs ANNOUNCEMENTS o. m.
TEaTAISssrTs, whose object IL the raising Of
money viii be charged at the rate Of nftsen
cents . line.
ADvEaTrsIss EorIoss. news form. viii be az /.
cluded from our local columns. except such A
refer to advertisers occurring space in on,
advertising columns, and will be I'm npds,
separate head on one Of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the JooaHAl
promptly will confer = favor by notifying the
Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

ed without the dreaded draft. Make a
board with two end pieces as shown in the
cut. Raise the sash and insert the end
pieces as shown in the diagram. This will
admit current of fresh air, but will turn
it up toward the ceiling, and obviate a
draft upon the bed. There will also be
similarly protected opening at the mid.
die of the window between the sashes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. W. +. Perkins are re-
ceiying congratulations upon the advent
of a ten pound girl intu their family,
Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Mrs. S. Il. Cannon left for Webster
Mass, Wednesday afternoon, where she
will make two weeks visit with Mr.
and Mrs. f. 2. Morton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

a load of 105 -four barrels passed
through Augusta, Wednesday afternoon,
en-route Tor Gardiner. They were from
the Togus Home. and are to be used by
Richard Plaisted for shipping apples. The
load took up very respectable portion Of
the highway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Tonigfs at the Baptist church the sill
yer reception. Fine entertainment in the
church. Dainty reception in the vestry
A dime Will admit to all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Rev. c. :. Cummingsis confined to the
house by an injury rs ceived to the right
knee while skeeing on the muster ground
with party Of boys from the church,
Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

GROCERY BUSINESSMEN established
in good standing with the people. A store
that will suit yon. This is good opening for
some one. Will give you good trade. Ad-
dress Il. H. In care of Burleigh and Flynt
Augusta, Maine. feb25d3w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12
To Ventilate a Room.

A delicate person should not have a
blast of chilly air coming into the sleeping
room, though delicate person particular
ly needs pure air. Rural New Yorker il
Illustrates plan by which pure air is gain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Herbert A. Black, who is attending the
Bowdoin Medical school, is at home in
this city reouperating from one of those
bad colds which are so prevalent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

The county commissioners, Hon. John
S. Hallowell, Hon. Samuel Smith of
Litchtield, and Hon. r. C.. Burgess Of
Vassalboro were in session, Tuesday and
Wednesday, at the court house. attending
to routine business. They will convene
again, next Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Miss Page, Miss Hanson and Miss
Tracy, employed In Macomber & Fairs
Insurance Agency's office, were driven to
Richmond, Tuesday afternoon. by H. D.
Macombsr, to view the scenes along the
river. 1t was q most enjoyable trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Hon. A. r. Day of Corinna, senator
from Peuobscot county. returned home,
Wednesday, after few days trip In Port
land and Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

r. e. Shannon of Saco, who is attend.
ing Colby. passed Wednesday with friends
in his city, on his way home where he
will spend bis vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

windburn and sunburn is reported in this
city. young lady went a-sleigh- ridin'
and the exposure so affected her face,
swelling the same that. her friends say,
she can hardly see out of her eyes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

The funeral of the late W. A. Wall will
be held, this afternoon. at the residence,
ON Pine street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Miss Gertrude Ryan, the book keeper
for j. H. Cogan & Co., Is about again,
after a serious attack Of the grippe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Father HameI, his many friends will
be glad to learn, has recovered from q
two weeks serious Illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

At largely att, nded meeting Of the
Augusta firemen held at Cushnoc hose
house, last evening. Chief Engineer G. W.
Kicker, LIST Asst. Eibridge Pedder, and
End Asst. E. H. Gay were renomiuaiea
for another year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Be it known to all persons in Augusta and
vicinity that g. b. Pope has very fine stock
of Organs and Pianos; they can be seen at
20l Water St., Augusta. upstairs. will sell
on easy terms and at the lowest living prices
Come one, come all and see the stock for YOUR
selves. My motto is small profits and quick
sales. Sheet music can be had at very low
prices. Open from 9 A. NJ. to $50 p NJ. sat
urday evening open until 9P. NJ. febl9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Hon. Fred Atwood of Winterport, is in
the city. He is here to attend the meet
ing of the Maine Library Association. Mr.
Atwood is deeply interested in all projects
to increase the influence of the free public
library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Mrs. Maude Shepard Black, will receive
limited number OF pupils on the piano
aud voice at 80 Eastern avenue, Augusta.
mar3d1mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12
Local Notice.

Miss Alice G. WEIGH will give class or
private lessons In china painting, after
March Is, at l2s State street, Augusta.
marlld2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

". Fl. Holmes, Colby SO, is passing his
vacation at his home IL this city.