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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-18

You may think this Il funny thing
for special sale. and may be induced
to do as the old lady did at an auction
of wheelbarroWs, filled her house be
cause they were cheap. All is, some
of you need at least, one wheelbarroW
and can obtain it. just today. of NAL
colin & Dyer cheaper than on any
other day, and they are good ones witt
side boards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-18

Fire destroyed a pile of lumber valued at
5000, belonging to the Adventists Camp
meeting Society, Friday afternoon. The
pile caught from burning grass on the lot
the Hallowell line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-18

Mrs Ellen S. Tolman of Lawrence
Mass, returned home. Friday. aftc.
making a visit with Mrs. G. z. Lap
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-18

The first and secopd classes of the
Williams district schools played a
the former winning, IA to u. The bat
teries were Harry McCurdy and Elmer
Nelson, and Fred Bowling and Charles
MpSSpr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-18

Fancy silks for shirt waists and trim
mings have had another blow, and are
cut down again some rs per cent, at the
Cash Dry Goods store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-18

Miss Lena Wyman of Richmond, was
in the city, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-18

The usual j. Z. Fuller candy sale
may be looked for today. Last Satur-
days sale was great 1t is we'll for the
public to encourage the enterprise that
enables them to obtain choice. pure
candies at such remarkably low prices.
and bon hons he sells for 20 and -
cents with any large city prices for
same goods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-18

The very finest quality of evaporated
California apricots. can be obtained
at \. w. Beane's grocery store on
Bridge street, today, at 16c per 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-18

Russell g. Weston open q case OF
Westbrook cent singhams, and tn,
price will be only 4c per yard. New
goods just received. Only think OF
buying wide ginghams, new goods, for
less than the cheap prints. Better oh
tain them quickly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-18

+. NJ. Hayes bakery is becoming
more popular as the weeks go by
Cream bread" and the Saturday sales
have done much toward it. Ginger
snaps today at half price, cents pc,
dozen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-18

AS long as G. w. Wadleigh offers
anything for Saturday sale, you may
expect it to be just what you want
Today nice pea beans Will be only A
cents per peck. and fine lot of evap-
GRATED apples at an extremely low
price. 3 lbs. for 2Jc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-18

There is an excellent chance today t.
nbtain the best neck tie in j. W. Beck s
store absolutely free of cost. His stock
is new and choice If you buy a Guyel
hat of him today. you can select any
necktic in his stock without cost.
Better think over this offer seriously
before you miss it. Every hat is new
and latest style.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-18

The augusta Grocery Company, s.
Green street. are about giving soap
away today. TO cakes for LOO ana vii.
Oolong tea. 20c.; mixed tea, 25c. and
with every sale of a cake of mineral
soap they give away towel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-18

April showers. Friday, with a ven
The morning times., 1896-02-16

die or alligator-alligator, with lining
Of pigskin leaves nothing to be desired IN
the way of durability-and beauty-and
bag OF this description can be made to order
for about S15.
What one really needs in filling n3
travelling satchei depends upon the tastes
and habits of the prospective owner.
OF course place must be made for the va
rious brushes; then the soap is inclosed
in a little glass or celiuloid box.
Straps fastened TO both ends of the bag
hold bottles by the half dozen, in which
are violet water, alcohol bay rum, brandy.
tooth powder and bOraX. The manicure
box may repose in the bottom OF the bag
in company with a small portfolio A
closed inkstand is another necessity unless
a fountain pen is used. Scissors, shoe
horn, pen and paper knives should accom-
modate themselves To Circumstances-tha
is, to any remaining straps.
And So one might go on ad infinitum
with the fittings, but the wise woman pauses
hereabouts, after adding a few other trifles.
If not possessing a lady's maid she reflects
that more often than otherwise she viii
probably have to carry that bag herself,
and upon such occasions VIII value it
more for what it lacks than for what it
poSseses-in weight.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
WOMAN CAPTURES A BURGLAR.
on the Force Herself
Chicago Record

Mrs. Gus WIssow is the wife OF one of
the biggest policemen in Milwaukee, who
has frequently distinguished himself for
strength and courage, but she wore the star
Monday. Mrs. Wussow heard a noise in the
house, and she promptly awakened her hus-
band and informed him that she thought
burglars were ia the house. BY reason of his
past record officer Wussow had no fear that
his wife would think he was afraid, so he
told her TO get up and investigate, at the
same time expressing the professional
opinion that no burglar would enter his
house.
When Mrs. Wussow slipped downstairs
and entered the dining room she sa W a man
ransacking the sideboard. He saw her and
made rush FOR the door Mrs Wussow
promptly cut off his retreat and mement
later the burglar was on his back with Mrs
Wussuw's knee on his chest and her fingers
around his threat. Then she shrieketf, and
Policeman Wussow rushed downstairs.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
new LACES.

Lace has now taken its place as an acces-
were, a part of the garment itself. This
season the newish designs are marvels of
beauty, not only in pattern, but in texture.
These delicate fabrics seem to rival even the
ages when lace work ranked with all its
splendor for vestments, and formed, with
silk aud satin, its chief adornment.
This season the most fashionable is known
as the Venetian Its pattern is in the form
of a circle or disc, each disc being padded
like that of the true French embroidery. In
each center is a series OF knots and threads.
II has well finished top and bottom, is OF
fine cotton, washable, and in price brings
So yard. An exquisite trimming for any
material, but especially for silk or satin,
thick, heavy, durable.
Next in style is he MeCklin. It's decided
pattern is of thick combination of laces
and conventional designs ending In deep
point. This lace is peculiarly adapted for
lhepopular dressy bodice and so splendid in
its effects that it could be worn for any sea
son, even long aItcr IL mas CeaSeu 10 De III
fashion. Although a summer cotton lace, it
brings high rate, and is valued at $3.50
a yard.
Among the new trimmings is the lace
Batiste 1t is a sort Of appliqued cream
colOred cotton affair, in which chain
stitch forms the edges and holds to-
gether the leaves and flowers of this
elaborate design. AS a center scheme
there is ring, in which tints of cream
cotton thickly buttonholed, form an ex-
cellent stay. For Swiss lawns, organdies,
fine linens aud the like nothing could be
more decorative. 1t can be purchased
for $3.25 yard, and for summer lace
win be greatly in vogue.
This season the Fedora has made its
appearance more beautiful than ever.
1t is woven in different patterns and Of
quite a number of widths. Both edges
are well finished in scollops and so well
finished that no heading is required. Its
patterns are of festoon diets, conventional
designs, flowers and wreaths all denot-
ing a combination OF French effects. 1t
grows finer in texture each year, appear
ing more silk-Bke, bringing generally in
price from S1.25 to $50.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
DRESSING BAGS.
The Advantages of Having a
Satchel Made to Order.

To the woman who travels. mounted
or filled satchel is quite indispensable,
that is, if she takes journey of several
days duration or "a trip 10 other lands.
A dressing bag. it is ordinarily called,
and II it is purchased outright, with all
its findings in silver. glass and ivory, it
costs all the way from $25 to 500.
Failing this sum to invest in u fin de
steele travelling requisites, the clever wo-
man orders bag made 10 suit her as to
size. shape and general convenience, and
then she tucks away in various nooks
and crannies the toilet articles necessary
for comfort and use. Nearly every wo-
man has enough bottles. combs and man
icuFe iMplcmnetS to stock q dressing case
Of at least moderate proportions, and
when she gives the order for a bag, she
must take with her all the toilet articles
that they may have tlseir own little straps
and compartments made to fit. The bag
may be Of seal or Russia feathers, or croco-
The morning times., 1896-02-16

new milk and one pint Of cream, which
has reached a boiling point, with suffi-
ctent sugar to sweeten. Let il cook for
five minutes, add the welI-beaten whites
OF two eggs and serve.
Soak half a box of gelatine in cold water
half an hour.
Boil a pint of. milk. add the gel1 tine
two ounces of grated chocolate and stir
until dissolved, then add half a cup OF
sugar and teaspoon of vanilla. Pour in
a pan and cool until il thickeDs; then add
a pint of cream which has been whipped
stiff. Pour in mold which has been
first dipped in cold water. Let it stand
over night on ice. Serve with cream.
One quart Of sweet cream. Hair a pound
of gra nulatcd sugar. Two ounces OF choco-
late melted over boiling water and stirred
inslowly. oneteaspoon and ahalfofvanilIa.
Freeze.
Three pints of new milk. When boiling
in a double kettle add one pound OF sugar,
six eggs. well beaten. and six ounces ofchcc-
olate dissolved in a little hot milk before
adding TO the other ingredients. Let it
thicken, but not boil; strain, and set away
TO cool. Freeze until nearly stiff. then add
one pint Of whipped cream and flavor with
vanilla. Freeze again.
One cup of molaSses, half a cup OF sugar
half cup of milk, one-fourth pound Of
chocolate, one large tablespoon of butter,
Boil until it viii harden in cold water: pour
into n buttercd tin, and cut in squares be-
fore it Is hard.
The morning times., 1896-02-16

When properly made, there is no beverage
more delicious than chocolate served with
whipped cream.
1t is nourishing aud more wholesome than
coffee or tea. and particularly refreshing
and restful when one is tired.
For every cup of chocolate allow an ounce
of grated chocolate and dissolve in a little
cold milk, then put it into double kettle or
granite saucepan, and pour over it the de
sired quantity of boiling new milk; add su-
gar to the taste. and let it simmer slowly
for five minutes.
Whip the mixture lightly with wire egg
beater or spoon and pourit into a hot choco-
late pot.
Have ready a pitcher of whipped cream,
and on top or every cup OF chocolate drop
large spoonful of mixture.
Three heapIng tablespoonfuls OF grated
chocolate mixed with enough cold water
to make a smooth paste. Pour this into
a double boiler and add to it one pint Of
The morning times., 1896-02-16

position simply as a means to an end, and
did not intend to stay longer than a couple
of years. wanted to &c in Chicago because
I could get certain advantages here and
so took a place in the inspector office.
But the work gTcw upon ne, and now
have been here ten years and cannot
imagine myself anywhere else.
What are my duties?
Wei, they are so varied that 10 would De
difficult 10 explain. TIE inspectors de-
partment is called the eyes and ears OF ths
poStoffice.' All violations OF the postal
law or revenue are reported here. All
charges OF theft or letters sent a>tray, N
obscene literature. fraudulent advertise
ments ana al business relating to leasing
postoffiCes. We file all complaints that
are sent about stolen money letters. II
they come from several points outside OF
Chicago we conclude that the thief is in
our own postOffice, AMI take measures for
investigating here. If on the contrary,
the complaints come only from people, say
in KenOSha. we infer that the letters ara
stolen at the Kenosha poStOffice, or at
some pOiat between here and there and set
our men to work first at that end OF the
line. Would ever send money in a letter?
No, never consider it most unsafe. In
the first place, an expert thief can always
detect the presence OF money in a letter,
either by the sense OF touch or b = running a
pin or needle through and noting the diff
ference, of the sound when it goes through
the paper and then through the bin. In
the second place, although we almost in
variably discover q man who INDUCES in
systematic thieving, it takes some time to
do it, and rarely results in the recovery Of
the lost money. Consequently. l would
never trust money TO the mails
The morning times., 1896-02-16

Miss Leonore Mooney OF Chicago is the
only woman in America who holds, or ever
has held, the position Of chief clerk in post
office inspectors department. Partly be
cause OF this, but more particularly be-
cause OF her extraordinary shrewdness
and ability, Miss Mooney name is well
I known in all the postoffice inspectors
U Offices in the United States. She en-
2 tered the department ten years ago,
. and brought TO bear on her work such
good Judgement and keen insight into
r difficult eases that she soon attained
n her present position Her particular
F forte is a thorough knowledge or tins
postal laws and regulations. and hen
E Phenomenal legal ability. which en-
< able her to Distinguish rapidly and
G correctly between what Is and what Is
! not evidence. She is capital CORE
i spOndent and never wastes words. nor
e gets Off the subject, but goes direct C
vi the point. She speaks French ana Ger.
r man fluently. and is thoroughly wei
NJ educated.
/ An evidence OF the esteem In which
Miss Mooney Is held by the inspectors outside
her own division. is that they consult freely
with her and ask her advice in difficult
cases. Capt. Stuart, the Inspector whose
chief clerk she is, speaks OF her In highest
praise.
"She has a better understanding OF the
workings OF the service in all It's branches
than anyone else know" he said. ''She can
handle any subject in corresponding; shs
pays close attention to business, and in al
the time she has been with this department
she has never asked for a days leave oi
absence on account OF illness. She is devoted
to her work, and il she is interested fnacase,
spends extra time sitting II, and, wonderful
10 say, for she is woman, never talks other
business outside the office. She does heI
work like a man, and is one OF the few
women in the service who has made her
mark in official life.'
Personally, Aiiss Mooney is sweet look
ing, dark eyed girl, OF medium height, and
with quiet and gentle manners She dis
likes publicity and was rather shy of being
interviewed" but when she once began
talking of her work soon warmed into
interest and animation
''It is such exciting work" she said
earnestly; no mOnOtoDy about It. You
have to keep on the alert all the time,
and use your brains. / do not thiuk anyone
who has been in this branch OF the service
would ever want to leave it. In fact. I
know of several WHO have been offered
more advantageous positions, and who have
left 1t for a sLOTt time and then came back.
The life here has a fascination for them
and they miss the excitement and variety
when they go into ordinary business
When 1 first came here 1 regarded my
The morning times., 1896-02-16

shaped belt ard stock OF velvet as the
only trimmings.
The late hats are taking on an airy
lock, Indicative or the approach OF spring,
though, naturally, Il is too early for shapes
and material 10 quite decide themselves.
Ienten headgear. nevertheless, is very
smart and here and there demUTe simplicity
lends Itself becomingly 10 the season.
Many OF the small. round hats, and those on
the sailor order, with narrow brinls, are
made of satin braid in which a coarse straw
one Is introduced. Big loose roses, in vivid
pink, touch them up hcComingly against
the hair at the hack or under the brim
at the side. On the outside, there is
tendency 10 run vast gauzy bow across
the front OF all the small brim hats. with
spreading wings behind NINA FITCH
The morning times., 1896-02-16
New Honor for Women.
Mrs. Lille r. Pardee
Is Secretary Of the
Senate of Utah.

Mrs. Lille r. Pardee, OF Salt Lake City,
who has recently. been elected to the sec
retaryship of the senate OF the new State
of Utah, was born in September, 1864.
w She is native of Ohio, and was
a graduated from Buchtel College. where
6 she received the highest honors ever
given to a graduate OF that college.
Until her marriage four years ago she
M was professor of Greek and Latin
and instructor in the gymnasium OF
the same college.
- Her maiden name was Lille Il.
l. Moore. James ID. Pardee, an attorney
of Salt Lake, is her husband. and they
l have a daughter three years old.
Mrs. Pardee is type OF the young
G er generation OF Gentle women. She
s was brought into prominence during
the preparations for statehood, through her
gifts as an orator. She has a fine stage
presence, rich, sonorous voice of great
carrying power, which has had special
training under the direction OF DR.. Cur
ry of the Boston School OF Expression.
BY reason OF her earnest work in the
Woman's Republican League. she was APP
pointed secretary of the county commit
tee and afterwards she was nominated by
the county convention for q seat in the
senate OF the new State. Owing to the
decision OF the Utah supreme court against
the legal right OF women to vote at tribe
recent election Mrs. Parlee voluntarily
withdrew her name from the ticket in order
not to endanger the interests OF her party
in the legislature.
The president OF the senate in recon-
nending Mrs. Pardee for secretary of the
senate, said: II recommend Mrs. Pardee
by reason OF her fitness for the place.
consider her work In committee rooms
fully up To the standard of any man's.'
In private life Mrs. Pardee is womanly
and unassuming in manner. She has, un-
doubtedly, career OF briiliancy and use
fulneSS before her.
BLANCHE V. S. LEWIS.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
OUR HANDKRRCHIEFS.
a Suggestion That May ProveOf Value
to Many Women

a Suggestion That May PROVED of Value
to Many women
TEf dislike to give our daintiest and
MI best handkeTehiefS to the ordinary
Wv washerwOman, says a writer in
Harper's Bazaar, and get how can
we care for them ourselves" These
dainty bits ofcambric and dlaceneedaF French
cleaners care, we decide; but that is an *
travagant way, when We can give them the
same crisp freshness as French cleaner.
and without irons or starch and without
any trouble or work
Soak the handkerchief in warm water
and soap first; then rub very gently and
rinse well. Polish your bureau mirror and
place the right side OF your handkerchief
against it. 1t is wet and viii cling. Make
the edges straight and rub gently until
The handkerchief clIngs to the mirror and is
perfectly smooth. Leave until entirely dry,
and then peel Il OFF, and your handkerchief
will have crisp freshness Ike new
The morning times., 1896-02-16
New Costumes for Lent
White Dressed Kid Used
to Decorate Some
New Gowns.

New York, Feb. I5.-The gowns al pres
ent being made up and which viii make
their first appearance during Lenien weeks
are a compromise between winter and
sprgnG. suitable to the demi-season-
Much French broacioth - used, an rich
browns. blues greens. and violets. with
3 here and there a costume in the SUI
perb "eminence" purple, SO becoming
@ TO women OF the red type.
Trimmings for these run chiefly 10
bodice decorations OF white satin,
y spansled in jet or god. or einbroid-
= cred ia elaborate threads, introduce
n ing silk figures in Persian colors, or
y fn thetone of the gown. White dressed
kid. worked with cOlOred silk, and
nj shaped into vests, rcvcrs. collars ard
cuffs, is seen on q few OF the hand
y somer gowns.
l. One splendid visiting costume OF
E "eminence'' cloth just imported by one
{ OF our sma rtest Il ressnna kers had
v bands OF the white kid running loosely
E over a blouse bodice OF violet chif-
s fon. The chiffon was accordion plait-
I'd and the kid bands were left plain at the
center. and outlined With a jet thread, in
closing a narrow vine OF purple violets.
The effect was very Charming, aud the
lucky purchaser OF this fine rig would
have the satisfaction OF knowing that
newer thing could not be fouLd in New
York.
TUCKED SKIRTS.
For the skirts OF the cloth gowns there
is an arrangement of big tuckS that is ef-
fcctive and easily managed. The tucks are
three inches deep AID three in number, but
the front aud back breadths of the skirt
alone show them. A novel point is that no
stitching appears at the outside OF these
tucks The Holds are pressed and caught
down m derneath. which gives 10 the loose
surface a look OF elegant simplicity.
A skirt OF lieilt unfigured wool or one
OF solid silk, SO tuck, d. is an agreeable
change after so many plain jupes, bat if
made of cloth. the material Of course, needs
70 be OF very light quality TO admit
of the extra weight occasioned.
Gowns Of silk or cloth that have begun
to Show winter service are being rejuve-
mated with smart little basque bed ices
OF brocaded silk. The basques are rip
pied or in fiat coat-taiIs, and there is com
monty a vest OF chiffon or white satin,
and maybe rcvers of the same.
At the waist. in nine eases out of ten,
narrow belt of gilt or silver braid that
fastens in front with 4 miniature buckle,
girdes the brocaded bodice becomingly.
Again the belt Will be OF jet and the revers
Of black satin, outlined or barred at the top
with rows Of Jet. But wharpver the ma
terial OF the bOdicc, whateyer the color,
white satin stocks reign supreme as the
finish 70 Ie throat The very heaviest
The morning times., 1896-02-16
TT WAS A woMAN's PRIVILEGE.
Even to Bank Official She W ould Not
Tell Her Age, Except in whisper.
New York Herald

Even to a Bank Official She W ould Not
Tell Her Age, Except In whisper.
New York Herald
1t was a busy scene at a great bank.
Long rows of women, some anxious and de-
pressed looking, all of them with an unmis-
taxable air of weariness were waiting their
turn with books to be presented for the semi
annual interest. a ponpous and many-but-
toned official paced back and forth with a
look of determination to keep order or die
on his grim visage. The woman at the win
dow was a new deposttor, and there was a
longer wait than usual, while she ans wered
all the questions relative to her genealogy
and that of her sisters and her cousins and
her aunts-information which one must al
ways give to a great bank before it will
condescend to receive, and sometimes lose,
your money.
Atlast came the efatefulquestion: What's
your age?'
a faint blush stole over the faded cheeks.
the antiquated and corkscrew curls quivered
with agitation as sshemurmured: ''Tdrather
not tell, please
The bank clerk meant business. He had no
sympathy with the maiden modesty OF the
trembling aspirant to financial ignity. oh,
but you must telI," he replied, some what
brusquely.
The bushes grew painful. but there was
still Ioophole of escape. AT least all the
world should not know her age and raising
herself on tiptoe SO as to bring her face
close to the window-for she was short of
stalure-she said May 1 whisper it,
plcase?" and the woman behind her Will
never know how Did she was.