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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-05-06
More About the Spring of 'o2.

To THE EDITOR OF The JOURNAL: Having
lately renewed my subscription for The
Journal l wish to say that find my self Just
as much interested in its perusal as ever, but
at the same time the absence of any mention
of the old familiar names in the County
News columns reminds me that time is pass
ing and with it the Old friends Of my hoy
hood and early manhood. The names most
often mentioned in the news from Brooks
my native town, are to me entirely strange !;
| so, also, those of the adjoining towns, where
in the sixties | was we'll acquainted Where
are they? Echo answers where. Many have
gone to that ''bourn' from which ''no travel
Ter returns" others are scattered throughout
the length and breadth Of this vast lana Of
ours.
But enough OF this. l just wish to add my
testimony to that of your Palermo CORE
spondent, and of; Mrs. Royal, with regard to
the depth and hardness Of the snow in the
spring Of 1862, with one modification, i. e.,
the date is one month too late; for between
the ~ and 10th Of April occurred one of the
heaviest snow storms ] ever knew at any
season of the year, and on the 14th of the
month it had so melted that the roads We're
almost impossible by reason of slush and
mud. The birth of my son, April ID, and the
death of his mother, April 10th, serves to tx
the circumstances in my mind beyond a
question. | also know that hauled my wood
on the crust between the 1st and Goth Of
March.
Wishing you continued prosperity, and
hoping that your Brooks correspondent will
get move on,
l am yours truly,
w. N. ROBERTS,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-05-06
Types of Kentucky SaddIe=Horses.

Lowell, Mass, April %. 1897.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-05-06
Newspaper Men.

Mr.. John M. S. Hunter, editor of the
Pennington Chronicle, who recently return.
ed from Mexico, is giving stereopticon lee
ture on that country, which is delighting the
people Ct Franklin county.
John B. Porter, business manager and
part owner of the Rockland CourierGazette
died Sunday, April 25th, from creeping
paralysis, after an illness of three months
Mr.. Porter had been identified with journal
ism in Rockland for % years. With his
father he published for years the Rockland
Gazette. His age was 50 years. He was
highly esteemed.
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SlNAASoo VI 10
her little one. The first impulse is to send
for the doctor. But this is seldom neces-
sarv. By having at hand copy of DR..
Pierce's great thousand-page book "The
PEOPLES Common Sense Medical Adviser"
a mother is provided with the highest
professional authority for treating ailing
children.
1t tells how to prevent and cure common
illnesses by the use of simple remedies; and
what to do in case of the numerous acct
dents to which children are liable every in
slant of their lives. 1t gives valuable sug-
gestions for nursing the sick, and over two
hundred reliable prescriptions for the cure
of every disease that is durable without a
doctor. In fact it is family doctor always
in the house.
Anatomy, physiology and the origin of
life are clearly explained with over three
hundred illustrations. A paper-bound copy
will be sent free for 81 one-cent stamps to
pay the cost of mailing only. Address,
World Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, NY. For handsome Inbound,
beautifully stamped copy, send ten cents
extra, 81 onecent stamps in all.
Many sicknesses begin by constipation.
1t is one of the first symptoms to overcome
in nearly all diseases. II blocks UP the
system and prevents all the natural func-
tons from going on in healthy way. DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are a simple and
natural laxative to put the bowels in regular
operation without gripping or violence.
They are harmless to the most delicate
child. They cure dyspepsia and bilious
ness and make the whole system regular.
They are the most perfect pill ever invented.
Don't let the druggist palm off something
else on you There is nothing else Of the
kind quite SO good.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-05-06

kentuckians have bred saddle horses
for beauty and CHI arm, and have got them.
There is a charm about the Kentucky
horse that no other American horse has.
N o other animals | have met in the coun-
try exist in tn e memory with quite the
fascination of certain horses | have seen
in Kentucky. There was, for instance, a
few miles from Lexington, a roam gelding
that had this fascination to high degree.
He had the graceful Kentucky character
istics-and yet with a difference. His
beauty appeared particularly in the shape
of the rump and in the carriage of the tail.
There was an exquisite trick in the con-
formation of the quarters. ''Charming
and very Kentucky you said, as you
looked at them, and yet you felt you had
never seen quite that before. 1t was per-
haps bold flight nearer the Kentucky
ideal than you had seen. This quality of
the figure was certainly due to an infusion
of the Denmark grace. The tail was the
other chief beauty There was an airy
grace in the carriage of it which remind
ed you of the fortunate work of some
architect of genius. ''What have you
done to him?' | said referring to the
graceful lightness with which the tail was
held. ''Nothng," said the farmer; Gas
you drive out of the gate you will see his
old dam in the pasture to the left, and
you will see that she carries just the same
tail that he does" | did look at the
mare on my way out, and it was so. This
carriage Of the tail is also a Denmark
characteristic. 1t is said, by the way,
that this tail has been transmitted to the
Kentucky horse from the Arab progeni
tor Of the English thoroughbred, and that
the trait is due to the fact that the hair
was not allowed to grow upon the tail Of
an Arab till he was five years old, the
custom of keeping the tail shaved, OBJ
served through many generations, made
it thus light and easily held up. Har-
per's Weekly.
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Stands at the Head.

Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist of
Shreveport, La, says: CDR. Kings New Dis
covery is the only thing that cures my cough,
and it is the best seller have" j. F. Camp
bell, merchant of Stafford, Ariz., writes: CDR,
Kings New Discovery is all that is claimed
for it; it never fails, and is a sure cure for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. l cannot
say enough for it's merits" DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds is not an experiment. 1t has been
tried for quarter of century, and to-day
stands at the head. 1t never disappoints
Free trial bottles at Kilgore & Wilson's
Drug Store.
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RE TURNING

From Boston every day except Thursday and
Sunday ; p. Nj.
From Bangor, Mondays and Fridays at 2 noon.
Tuesday, THURSDAY and saturday at . P. NJ
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Limited tickets for Boston are now sold at 90
from Belfast and all stations on Branch.
Through tickets to all points West and North
west via all routes for sale by F. f. CROWLEY,
Agent, Belfast. GEORGE F. EVANS,
General Manager.
F. E. BoorHBY, Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Agent.
Portland, Sept. IS, 1896.
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Maine Central R. R.
TIME-TAB BILE.

On and after Oct. 4, 1886, trans connecting az
Durham and Waterville with through trains for
and from Bangor, Watervile, Portland and Bos-
ton will run as follows:
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SearspOrt Savings Bank.

The corpora tors of the Searsport Savings Bank
are requested to meet at their banking room on
Saturday. May 8, 1897, at 10 O'Clock A. M, fol
the choice of trustees for the ensuing year. and C
act on any other business that may legally come
before the meeting.
Searsport, April 49, 1897.-3wl6
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-15

A troupe OF wandering musicians
were playing before a Swiss hotel At
the end OF the performance one of the
leader of the band. and pulled out a
little paper box, which he emptied into
his left hand, while the eyes OF the
leader followed every movement. He
then took a plate i'm his right hand,
passed ii round, and a large sum was
collected, everyone meanwhile wonder
ing what he held in his left hand.
"Why, it's very simple" said the
leader. when questioned. I'VE are all
subject to temptation. and to be sure
of the fidelity of our collector, he has to
hold five flies in his left hand. and we
count these first when he returns to
make sure OF the money"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-15

Very few women will go without a
new coat this spring, the new designs
are so altogether fetching, and have
the happy faculty OF making one look
extremely girlish.
The old. well-known shades of tan
are utterly passe: in fact, even those
deliciously dainty creamy shades we
all admire so much, are set aside for
the newer grays. and puppies. the two
popular coat colors.
Gray coats certainly have a decided
newness about them, and are particu-
larly pretty when worn with a deep,
rich-toned gown, such as Prussian blue
or Damson purple. two of the leading
shades.
1t goes without saying that the best
coats are utterly devoid OF trimming
of any sort, many OF them fastened
with hooked fly to avoid the button
display.
The tight coats are very chic and
trim, and set off graceful form splen-
didly. A perfect little gem is built OF
dove gray melton, perfectly tight-fit-
ting, and very short, barely covering
the hips in saucy little flares. II has
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-15

had an original thought" and they will
not be far from wrong, so far as fash
ions go. for all our modes for years
have been merely revivals of former
days, modified TO suit these present
times. Is IL because we are less clever
than our ancestors? Certainly we give
the subject quite as much thought as
even La Pompadour could have done,
and yet our results are only Teproduc-
tions. However, we are wearing
mighty pretty things, and on the whole
should be quite satisfied. There is a
great deal of petunia about this spring,
in the loveliest of tints, varying from
pale rosy lilac to the deep rich shade
commonly known as petunia.
1t Is too intense and striking TO form
an entire garment, but Ii Is used most
effectively in combinations.
In contradiction TO this, is an entire
gown of this most lovely color, made
up with touches of black and white.
The narrow skirt Is slashed open at
the sides TO admit plated frills of
black and white striped velvet, ar
ranged in a pointed panei.
The bodice Is in blouse effect, quite
full, and dropping all around the figure.
worn with a broad belt OF black and
white velvet, clasped in the front with
a silver clasp.
over IL is slipped a tiny bolero OF
black net heavily appliqued with
creamy lace leaves and long stems.
Small sleeves of petunia. and high.
frilled stock OF the black and white
are the finishing touches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-15
siewed Breast OF Veal and Peas.

Remove the bones OF breast OF veal;
cut ii i'm half, and cut the meat into
small, neat pieces.
Melt two ounces of butter or drip
ping I'm frying pan. put in the pieces
of veal, and fry nice brown.
Next put the veal in a saucepan; add
TO IL a bunch of savory herbs, sprig
or two OF parsley, two blades of pound
ed mace, a small piece of lemon rind,
two cloves, five young onions. six all
spice, one tablespoonful of salt and a
quarter OF a teaspoonful of pepper
Pour over enough water TO cover the
meat, put on the lid. and let IL simmer
very gently for about two hours.
Then strain off as much liquor as you
will require to make the gravy. Melt
a small piece of butter or dripping In
saucepan; then mix some -four smooth
ly in, You will probably require about
three-quarters of an ounce of butter
and a table spoonful of flour, but, OF
course, the quantity depends on the
amount OF gravy you wish TO make.
Add 10 the flour and butter two
tablespoonfuls of tomato sauce, the
same of mushroom ketchup. and one
tablespoonful of lemon juice. Let it
simmer well. Keep skimming II.
Arrange the veal on hot dish; pour
over the gravy. Have ready some
green peas (bottled ones will do), which
have been boiled separately; sprinkle
these over the veal. Garpjsh the dish
with little rolls of fried bacon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-15

braid set closely together. There Is a
high, standing collar edged with braid
and two sharply pointed revers faced
with duh, lustreless silk With IL is
worn small turban OF black chenille
braid, trimmed simply al one side with
a fetching bow OF lustreless ribbon.
Brown is such a delightful color. I'm
the right shades, and yet there are so
very few people who can really wear
it becomingly
II has always been more or less APP
propriated by maidens Of unknown age,
though why is a mystery, for il needs
a clear, fresh complexion, and glossy.
bright hair to set IL OFF.
Ii Is among the popular spring colors,
so suggestive of budding branches, and
is seen I'm variety OF shades. all more
or less reddish in tone. The velVets
are especially smar. and combine beau
tifuly with tans and the popular
grays.
A smart Jacket is built OF golden
brown Melton. perfectly tight-htting,
with full ripples over the hips. An
oval bolero is simulated by appliqued
brown silk braid, the spaces filled In
with yellow silk net, I'm very handsome
effect
There are small sleeves and a high
stock set off with a ruching of net at
The top.
A slngularly handsome gown 10 grace
Easter. is built of creamy tan cash
mere, the skirt, from the knees down,
a mass of lacy braid work in golden
brown, and appliqued leaves OF white
lace. The round bodice has a bolero
entirely braided over 10 match the
skirt, worn over pelisse blouse of white
crepe, confined at the waist with
jeweled belt, to which is attached
dainty chatelaine. The sleeves are also
a mass of braid work. set off at the
hands with fiots of white lace.
A smart blouse of cinnamon brown
velvet has a vest all set in, of yellow
lace, point de Venice, with big cravat
arrangement at the throat.
Sometime, j suppose, the dress of
this period will be given over to his
tory and, oh, what a repetition there
will be-
Our great, great-grandchildren will
say, Those poor people couldn't have
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-15
HINTS FOR H0USEKEePERS.



One pint sweet cream, one quart milk,
one package OF geiatine, one heaping
cup sugar, three eggs beaten light,
white and yolks separately one-half
pound of crystallized fruit, vanilla fla-
voring, juice OF one lemon. Soak the
gelatine I'm a cup Of the milk four hours.
Scald the rest of the milk; add the sugar;
when this is dissolved, the soaked gela-
tine. Stir over the fire until almost
boiling hot; strain and divide into two
equal portions. Return one 10 the fire
and heat quickly. When IL nears the
boiling point, stir in the beaten yolks.
Let all cook together two minutes, and
turn into a bowl to cool. While IL Is
cooling, beat the cream very stiff, and
beat the whites of two eggs until they
stand alone. Divide the latter into two
heaps, and as the yellow gelatine be-
gins to form, whip one-half Of the eggs
into II, little at time. To the white
gelatine add the rest OF the whites In
the same manner. alternately, with the
whipped cream. Flavor the yellow with
the vanilla; the white with the lemon
juice beaten in at the last. Wet the in
side of a mould with water, and ar
range i'm the bottom, close TO the out
side Of the mould. a row OF crystallized
cherries. Then put i'm layer of the
white MIXTURE; on this the apricots or
peaches, cut into strips; a layer OF the
yellow; another border OF the cherries.
and so on until the mixture is all used.
When firm, which will be In a few
hours, turn out on dish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-15

IL you are shocked at this outre style
(and we'll you may bel, she will insist
that you slash and cut and trim your
skirt from the foot to the knees, in the
craziest sort of way; but If you are
wise, and have a well-balanced mind,
you will still cling 10 the simple, un-
trimmed skirt, and tell her to put all
her dreams of elaboration on the cor
sage.
Don't allow your height to be halved
by an over-trlmmed skirt nor your
breadth 10 be made to look twice as
wide. And then. after all, these elab-
orately decorated gowns are only fit for
carriage wear.
Common-sense is always a good quail
ity 10 keep In mind when visiting the
dressmaker's. A swell new frock is
built of a beautiful gray shade Of
green canvas cloth, over satin the same
shade, with oddments OF cinnamon
brown velvet. The perfectly plain
skirt is of the canvas cloth, very mar
row, and very gracefully hung, with
out a suspicion Of -fullness- at front Ter
sides The bodice has a short bolero
with gigot sleeves of the velvet, and a
Medici collar faced with velvet shad-
ing the face.
There is a deep corselet of velvet
pointed both front and back, and a
smooth, plain vest Of white taffeta fin
ished with a standing collar, and closed
the length of the front, with small
round gold studs.
This is worn with a chic hat of Gin
namon brown braid, topped with big
cabbage roses and brown wings.
There are still a few affairs at which
one may sport an evening frock Of elab-
crate description, but aside from din
ners and an occasional dinner-dance,
festivities are set aside. and every fem
mime soul is bent upon studying the
spring modes, tantalizing as the sub
ject is at present, so swathed in mys-
terry as 20 the real outcome.
Whatever proves the accepted fash
ion will be sure 10 be liked. We al
ways do like whatever Is accepted. or
grow TO do so after the regular amount
of grumbling has been gone through
with.
Up 10 the moment we arc wearing
the bolero i'm all manner OF modilica-
tions. IL appears on the elaborate ball
gown, on the severe tailor rig, on the
muslin wrapper. and I'm the most ex-
qulsite OF real lace garments, and yet
all are perfectly suited TO their pur-
pose.
Such chic frock as was worn b. a
sweet-faced maid the other night at a
little impromptu dance, built OF the
gorgeous old brocade which has been
so popular all winter, and which is SO
full OF odd changes and lights it has
always something new 90 present.
This particular brocade was a maze
Of floral punches strewn over a pale.
sea-green groundwork. heavy with sill
yer threads, SO that IL glistened I'm the
light.
-eut-ea-p -pIIHeeesy-p with -H4est
graceful slope over the hips. and an
admira BILE bust curve. The fullness of
the skirt was massed i'm huge plaits at
the centre OF the back, and being OF
unusual length, swept the floor a trifle.
There were big puffs TO the elbow, met
by long black suede gloves.
The bolero, for OF course there is one,
Is very small and dainty. built OF ac-
cordion-plaited black tulle, finished at
the edges with plaitings OF black vel
vet, Tiny black slipDers compieie the
costume.
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Handy for the Housewife.

If you wish 10 spare yourself many
weary hunts after scissors, needles,
etc. when sewing, just manufacture
such a little affair as is shown here,
and attach IL TO your belt. 1t won I
be bit I'm the way, and will be worth
its weight I'm gold.
First, there Is the chamois-sk
sheath for the scissors, with paste
board put between the covers 10 make
an easy receptacle for them. Then
there is the emery bali, which YOU can
buy I'm all sorts of pretty styles FOR "a
cents, and then the needlebook. which
may also have cover OF chamois-skip,
aud leaves OF flannel inside stuck full
of needles Of all sorts. Attach all these
20 ribbons of equal length, finished with
a bow at the top, and clasp on the belt,
by means of a safety-pin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-15
A Tea-Table Ornament.

Dear to the heart of every woman is
a pretty candelabra for her tea-table,
or the boudoir dressing-table, but not
everyone can afford the prices asked
for the lovely Dresden things one sees
in the shops, and there is little else to
choose, If one has good taste.
A clever woman, with more ideas
than money, converted a straight strip
OF iron into the most fetching candel-
abra you ever saw, by the aid of a few
tools, and her never-failing patience.
There was a tall standard in the CEN
tire, and two shorter ones on either
side. supported at the bottom by four
well-placed feet. The iron was highly
vanished, and the candles yellow,
which when topped by the pretty petit
coat shades of yellow crepe paper,
made lovely addition to her tea-table.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-15

Don't be hasty removing the heavy
fiannels, even if we do encounter a pet
day when the air is warm enough 10
make us perspire, and even If you do
want to make yourself as slim as posi-
Bile for the tight-fltting spring jacket
you are dying to wear. If you catch
cold you cannot wear 1t, and there are
lots and lots OF the balmiest sort of
spring days TO come, which no amount
OF March bluster can prevent.
For present wear there are some nov
elites in long cloaks very attractively
built, and especially appropriate to
this weather
a handsome Newmarket, intended
for half-mourning wear, has a long
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-15
Rak ed Bana mas.

Baked banssas are very easily obtain
ed and are really better than any other
form of the cooked fruit. Just the
wrong way to bake them is frequently
followed; that is, they are taken out of
the skins: then IL is necessary TO put
wine or lemon and sugar on them 10
give them flavor. but II they are baked
in their jackets they have a delightful
acid of their own, and eaten with cream
and sugar are delicious dish and very
nourishing The fruit should be well
ripened and the oven fairly hot. Ten
or twelve minutes will usually suffice 10
cook them. They should be softened all
through when done.
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Back is little worn i'm the spring YET
II figures largely this season among
the handsomest gowns, and Is strikins
enough TO make up for its singulaIlty'
A swagger black gown, one OF DON
ovap's best, has an accordion-plalteu
skirt, In circle style. built OF fine eash.
mere, over petticoat, or underskirt OF
black satin, set In broad tucks all along
the foot
The bodice is perfectly round,
brought softly into aswide ceinture OF
taffeta, finished with fiat loops run
through a long Jet buckle, at the back.
A short bolero, heart-shaped, made OF
black mousseline de sole, appliqued
heavily with a big floral pattern in
thin black silk, is slipped over this
waist. and made a perfect bllow OF
softness at the edges, with masses OF
mousseline de sole frills. The sleeves
are very small, and fitted snugly TO the
lower arm. with. at the wrist, deep
point filled in with black frills.
high, straight stock, with frills al
the back and sides set off the neck,
and complete the chic costume.
With this gown, later on, is 10 be
worn turban OF plated black tulle,
trimmed heavily with clusters of black
violets with long green stems and vel
low hearts. There are long searfs OF
tulle fastened at the back OF the hat,
which are TO be brought around and
tied in a huge bow under the chin.
When black is becoming, nothing is
more so, and it's a great mistake to
think one cannot be as chic and up-to-
date in an entire black costume for
spring as though gowned In any of the
latest colors.
Modistes will tell you that the very
latest and most fetching wrinkle is TO
chop the dress-skirt i'm two at the
knees, and form each half of different
materials often OF different colors; or,