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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
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A New vsrsioa q Maud mailer.


Maud Muller the maid of country
Whose hair was red and whose face was
brown,
Whose clothes were ragged and whose
shoes We're rent
And whose fathers cash was nearly
SPENT.
She was out in The leld of a neighbor one
day,
At work as a farra hand, gathering hay:
When a judge from the city was riding
by,
And he noted the sparkle of her hazel
NO Diamond" said he. was e'er SO fair;
mo gold could rival that matchless
hair;
The judge admitted was "out of sight
SO guiding his horse beneath tree
He said, Fair maiden come to me,
And bring along in that old tin cup
She knelt by the boiling spring close by,
And all unconscious heaved a sigh;
''Ah. me, the face / see in the water
Was never meant for a farmers daugh-
ter"
And her thoughts went flying away to
town.
And then she thought of her ragged
gown
And then of the judge, who with BEAM
ing smile
Was watching her movements all the
while,
Reading Alright her inmost thought
AS she came to him with the cooling
draught;
Thanks" said the judge. "a fairer hand
Has never graced a gift to man."
The maiden blushed. and looking down
She saw her ragged shoes and gown,
And she thought, IF the judge would
marry me
What different person 1 would be.
I'D go with him to yonder town.
He'd buy for me a bran new gown,
"rd have new ribbons for my hair
And rings for the hand he calls so fair. -
While the judge in his mind picture
drew
OF his stately home, and his sisters too
And his mother, whose race was nearly
run,
And the plans she had made for her only
son;
And sighed as he thought, ut cannot be,
Such happiness never can come to me:
so l must stifle this still small voice
And marry the girl Of my mothers
choice
The judge turned round for farewell
look
At the lovely girl beside the brook;
Her beauty had made deep impress
In spite of her WORKOUT hat and dress.
But he closed his heart and rode away
And left Maud Muller to gather her hay;
And the young girl unused beside the
brook,
Returning his farewell bow and look.
He often thought as he emptied his glass
OF the old tin cup and the pretty lass.
And her bright and sparkling hazel eyes
That rivaled the stars up in the skies.
I'D willingly give up my house in town
For a place beside that girl and gown,
And gain my living by honest toll
Becoming a tiller Of the SOIL"
And q sigh unbdden came to him
As he gaZed on the picture that ne'er
grew dim;
He said, "If / We're iree again,
Ia marry the maid l met in the glen
That afternoon as he entered the court.
He hummed tune OF the old, old sort.
And brought d smile to the lawyers face
Who stood before him to plead a case.
The "old, old story seemed to roll
tnhidden from the judges soul;
The lawyers eloquence was lost
His client paid a fine and cost.
While the maiden stood by the boiling
spring
And wondered why she could not sing
The love song she had sung of yore
To the rustic swain who lived next door.
George ID. Colcord in Lynn Transcript
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL SATURDAY DECEMBER 4. 1897


four lines (thirty words) coming under
the head OF WANTED. FOR SALE, to
LET. LOST. &C.. will be inserted two
times for Is cents. three times for 6
cents and one week for 80 cents. AD-
remittance OF postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order, az the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

The chiefs of Africa are particularly
fond of umbrellas, and upon any special
occasion you will be sure to see it pro-
duced with great state and ceremony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

An Anarchist society in Italy secret
ly DEGREES the death of 10 rich men
every month. so that their wealth vii.
then he scattered among new hands
The dread of death. the Anarchists
claim, will make the rich less pompous
and more generous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

a story and a half house with ell and
stable. located on Capitol street thu n,ia
house Is conveniently arranged and with'
IN minutes walk of the schoolhouse and
street cars and five minutes walk from
depot and business street. Also ,wn
seated carriage and phaeton. Apply IN
Thomas J. Lynch. nnv1a A.. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN-The ras.
idence. "A Green street. Of the late Rev
8. g. Sargent. Inquire OF c. c. Hunt x
South Chestnut street. tune4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
Interruptions in the Routine.

Give me AS office. Gardiner"
1t was brother attorney in Augusta
who made the above request of cen
trail the other day.
''All right, go ahead came the reply
from the central Office and the Angus
ia man did So
Has A, got there yet? No? We'll
when he does tell him to call me up.
See here, he left Augusta long enough
ago to have reached there. Don't let
him get home. l wish you would go
out and hunt him up. you'll doubtless
find him in some saloon playing seven
up for the drinks. Too bad how A is
going on. Do you suppose it's family
troubles? If 1 see his wife l shall urge
her to exert her influence on him. He
can't last long at the rate he's goins,
down HILL
Then the speaker stopped to chuckle
over his witticisms when somewhat
more distinct voice with an unmistak-
ably feminine quality responded. well
if you want to talk with his wife per-
haps you had better do so now in
stead of slandering him behind his
back; am his wife,"
NShtAoA hdN SaACu lhC AAOoSC III
stead of the office.
A friend seeing that something was
wrong slipped chair under the Au-
susta joker just in the nick Of time. 1t
is understood that he afterwards tried
to explain but isn't quite certain that
he succeeded in doing so.
One of our clergymen realizes that
the average pastors income from mar
riage fees is somewhat variable one.
affected by conditions unique and cir
cumstances unexpected. This COM
monplace fact was borne in on his
mind with unusual force not long ago.
A middle aged couple called one eve
ming recently and soon the ceremony
was thing of the past, for this cleri-
cal gentleman conducts those affairs
with "neatness and Dispatch Then
the woman remarked to her new
spouse ASK him what's to pay" add
ing in a reflective tone of voice as it
afterwards seemed to the good man,
1T would be mighty mean person as
would cheat a parson on such an occa-
sion.''
That's So" affirmed the man and
feeling in his pockets he said to the
clergyman What's your terms, Mis-
ter?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

Ladies. my monthly regulator has
brought happiness to hundreds of anxious
women; have never had a single failure
no other doctor can say this; longest
cases relieved in two to five days without
fail: no pain, no danger, no interference
with work; by mail. s.; all letters truth.
fully answered. DR.. E. NJ. Tolman Co.
10 fremont street, Boston. oct7d&w3ms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

A number Of desirable residences in
Augusta. Maine. varying in prices from
places in the suburbs of this city; one
two-story house and lot in Lewiston.
Maine. A number Of farms in Kennebec
county, varying in price from 5000 TO
5000. Houses and tenements to let. 3.
W. Whitehouse. Attorney. Augusta, Ne.
jan, dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

Spaulding bicycle. new last year; has
been run less than thousand miles; is In
hrst class condition and Will be sold at a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

A first class house on State street be-
low State House; ten rooms bath room
and hot water heat. Will be sold cheap
or rented for the winter. Inquire of c.
w. Jones, Masonic Temple.
dec1 d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

Very desirable downstairs rent with
modern improvements; partially furnished
if desired. Also furnished or unfurnished
rooms. Apply at IS Green street.
noVSq d1W*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

INVESTORS-Deal with responsible
house; we can make big profits for you
by January if you invest on our present
advises on wheat and stocks. Write i'm
mediately, don't delay. +. T.. Davis IL
Co., Bankers and Brokers, 8 Wall St,
New York. decd. dit"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

SPECULATORS-Have positive inside
information on a stock that will make
big profits within next thirty days: will
impart same for one-third of profits
Write US Immediately. Samuel Scott s
Walr St. New York. dec4, dts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

DESIRABLE piece Of imprOyed reai 1.,....
In Augusta: we'll located, and at pressns
rented Tor vi per month. One-half n,,r.
chase money can remain on mortea1s ..
per cent: II desired. For terms and Snr'
liner particulars. apply to Williamson =
Water street. aT.13ca.A'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

Having recently enlarged my ware
rooms at No. 80 Winthrop street, and
added new fresh stock of pianos. which
include kranich & Bach. Ivcrs & Pond,
Sterling, Huntington, Cable. and Others.
l am prepared to offer special bargains
to any intending purchasers and shall
through the holidays make special dis
count prices.
Being connected with the largest music
house in the State I am better prepared
to supply high grade pianos than l ever
have been before. and at lower prices.
Terms either cash or installments with
old instruments taken in exchange If
you are thinking of purchasing a piano
you cannot AFFORD to allow this favorable
opportunity to pass. Upright pianos to
rent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

Four first-class violins, two guitars, one
mandolin and case. one clarinet and two
auteharps. These goods will De soid
away below cost and very cheap for
cash. Inquire Of Thomas Leigh, Jr.. Al.
lens Block oct1s ave
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

bargain: DIR. Hathorne. 2s Water St.
oct27, diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

Expedition Forming-F'irst steamer di-
rect TO Dawson City. No hardships. Low
rates to all Alaska points. Enclose
stamp. J. II. Wooery Co., Shippers, Sc
attic. Wash. deci dit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

Two lower tenements of six rooms
each. newly painted and papered and in
thorough repair; also furnished rooms
from fifty cents to two dollars per week.
with use of bath room; hot water heat
Inquire of Q. Q. Stetson. s State St.
Place. decl div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

Dental office. tools, fixtures and good
will. Good business in flourishing manu-
For particulars call on or address DR.. W.
J, Judkins, Oakland. Me. oct15dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

At a great bargain, a choice farm in
Liberty, about 100 acres, nearly new
buildings. with about 70 tons OF hay in
barn; buildings all painted; barn, iOx100
II. Best stock farm Il. this region, well
wooded and Numbered. Would sell on easv
terms or exchange for village or civ
property. Call or address, H. Bliss. IT.
Washington, Me. auRs. dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
TO LET.

Two Sc rents near shoe factory. Inquire
at c. w. Safford's harness shop. No. 81
Child street. dec4G2.s
Double tenement house. freshly papered
and painted throughout; clean and in
good repair. City water. Inquire of S.
S. Lancaster deci Diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

! have the largest and best assor,nn.r.
OF pianos and organs that ever had ~
stock. for sale at low prices or 10 "a.
by the day, week. month or wear nr
terms That Will suit you. c. s. Downinr
2G7 Water St., Augusta, Me.
nov11 dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

The Captain Chapman farm. situate in
Augusta on the COombs' Mills road, two
miles from Kennebec bridge. Over i'm
acres of land; buildings in fine order
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendall Titcomb. Augusta, Ne.
may6dff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

PROF. MOSES, clairvoyant and magic
healer; seventh son of the seventh son.
Born with a veil. Tells past, present and
future to the establishment of all. He
will receive callers from A. NJ. to 10 p.
NJ at his rooms at II Bridge street, Au-
gusta. Me. Terms: Gents. $1.00; ladies,
10 cents. decidlw%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

"Afr Cushion" Rubber stamps al
ways make a good impression on any
surface and cost only trifie more than
the common hard rubber stamps. Inves-
tigate. Catalogue Free c. w. FLEET
CHER. So Chapel Street, Augusta, Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

Store suitable for furniture SHsln nm
Four floors and basement: elevatos IAN
by electric motor. The upper no3Is 10. -
be arranged for desirable ofnces: WV Wsesr
Of Atkinson Furnishing Co., W
street AuRuatA 1An@Ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

+. w. Spencer, No. Is Winthrop street,
will loan money on any kind OF personal
property. dec4 .dtfS
MADAM BRANN-Clairvoyant, is at ~
Gage street, Augusta, Me. oct25d diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
FOR SALE.

one 16 gauge. double, hammerless gun
and one Marlin rifle. James w. North,
AZ Grove street nOV27 DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04

This is the best time OF year to insure
your furniture. The rates are very low.
Don't be the next one that has fire with
no insurance on your furniture. 1 have
always made a speciality of that part of
the business. c. s Downing. Fire Insur-
ance Agent. 2o7 Water ST., Augusta, Me.
novl1 dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-10
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Cape Town Argus said, Friday,
that it has received trustworthy in
formation from Pretoria, capital of the
Transvaal that the British have
secured Inyack island, at the entrance
of Delagoa bay, and that squadron
of warships from Cape Town will pro-
coed to take possession of the island
and proclaim it British territory.
In the English House of Commons, Fri
day. the secretary of state for the colo
MES. Joseph Chamberlain, answering 4
question on the subject announced that
{, contract had been signed between Ca
NADIA and the PatterSons of Newcastle.
for fast steamship service between Ca
NADIA and Great Britain but. Mr.. Cham
beriain added. the contract still requires
the sanction of the imperial government,
which is considering the matter.
The building contractors of Boston and
the union stonecutters, have combined
against what they claim is the importa-
iion of convict cut stone into that city.
1t is claimed openly that the stone being
used in the erection of the new BraZier
building has been cut by Illinois convicts
in Joliet state prison. who are placed at
work cutting stone for different contract
orS. Il. K. Brainerd. he sub-contractor.
who furnishes the stone for the building,
lives in Chicago. and none of his repre-
sentatives at Boston will not talk on the
matter.
The woman who was found unconscious
in Madison avenue. New York. Thursday
night was arraigned in a police court.
Friday charged with intoxication. She
says she is Mary A.. Hastings of Warren,
Mass, and that she Is wealthy. She was
fined S. which she was unable to- pay.
A Springfield. Mass, dispatch says that
Mrs. Mary A. Hastings. who was found
lying in an unconscious condition in front
Ar1y hf,fin NV he iS
well-known RESIDENT of Warren. Since
the death of her husband. which occurred
about two years ago, Mrs. Hastings has
made frequent trips to New York on bust
ness connected with the settlement of the
estate. 1t is claimed that the woman is
subject to such attacks. which. it Is also
stated. are not wholly due to physical
causes, as about a year ago. under SINH
lar conditions, she was arrested for
drunkenness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-10
Selected Receipts.

MAPLE SAUCE-A delicious hard
sauce for buildings is prepared with
maple syrup. Boil maple syrup till
very thick. cool and stir with a silver
fork until it turns a rich cream color
a pretty dish and cover the top with
shelled English walnuts split into
halves.
TO COOK MUTTON AND LAMB
The flesh of mutton should be bright
red color, the fat firm and white" says
Mrs. S. T. Rorer, in her cooking lesson
in the April Ladies' Home Journal
Select for boiling, leg or shoulder,
for roasting or baking, a loin or saddle.
for broiling. the rack cut into French
chops: loin chops may also be used; for
stewing. the neck or upper part of the
rack, and for broth or soup, the neck
and feet, or head. To boil a leg of
mutton, wipe it carefully with a damp
cloth. Dust a piece of cheesecloth
thickly with flour, roll the leg in it, tie,
place it in kettle of boiling water and
boil rapidly for five minutes. Then
push the kettle on the back part of the
stove, where the water will he kept at
ing 20 minutes to each pound. When
done remove the cloth. dish the mutton
and serve with it caper sauce.
Lamb, like mutton, should be
bright red color, with white fat: it is
best when two months old. While NUT
ton is much better if hung. lamb should
he used within three days after killing.
The better way of cooking is to roast
or bake it. and the forequarter is the
choice portion. Wipe it with a damp
towel, place 1t in a baking pan, dust it
lightly with pepper. Put a cup OF
water. with teaspoonful of salt dis
solved. in the bottom of the pan, and
place the whole in a very quick oven.
In a few moments the water will havc
evaporated and the bottom of the pan
win be covered with dripping. Basic
with this every ten minutes. baking Is
minutes to each pound keeping the
oven medium hot from beginning TO
end. Serve with it mint sauce"
DUMPLINGS-To the lover of dump
lings here is receipt that never fails,
and to those who have only been ac-
quainted with soggy dumplings this is
a revelation: One and One-half cup
fuls of pure water. one and one-half
teaspoonfuls soda, even full, three even
teaspoonfuls cream tartar, one tea
spoonful of salt, flour to make as stiff
as biscuit, roll about half an inch thick
and cut with biscuit cutter. drop into
your boiling stew and cook just 20 min
utes. This makes one dozen, ad they
are delicious.-Portland Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-10
TRACK AND STABLE GOSSIP.

Portland parties are negotiating for
the purchase of the mare Annie B.,
owned by James Burrows of Bangor.
The fast mare Ada p. owned in Fort
Fairfield, is to be started in the early
races. There is prospect that she will
change hands.
Arthur Tewksbury's mare. Bess, at Do
yer, gave birth to the first Mallett colt
of the season in Piscataquis county,
Thursday morning. 1t is a horse, bay
with one white stocking.
A. NJ. Newbert of Rockland. owner of
Pilot Wilkes 2.S0ls, thinks this promising
horse will be quite conspicuous one on
the turf this season. He will start in
October at Rigby in the go stake race
for stake of 5000. and will be seen more
or less on the Maine tracks during the
season.
w. H. Clifford of Belfast, has a prom
ising stallion 10 months old. The horse
is by Blue Wilkes. dam Pet by Hamil-
torian Chief. and is of dark bay color
with dark name and tail. His weight
is $50 pounds and lacks but quarter
OF an inch OF standing IA hands in
height.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-10

Iona Nichols and Edna Black OF
Searsport. who are very intimate little
friends, aged respectively 10 and 10,
went to the shore fishing the other day,
and Edna by some misstep fell over
board from the raft from which they
were fishing. Both girls retained their
presence OF mind. Iona at once seized
her little playmate and held her head
above water until she had opportunity
to face about and assist in drawing
herself out on the raft. Both remained
perfectly cool until they got up on the
wharf, when Edna began to cry. Iona
said, 20 don't cry, dear, or you Will
brighten me-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-10

The recently reported effort of a Mas
sachusetts insurance company to defraud
a Maine widow of the amount of her hus-
bands policy recalls to a Bangor man a
case which occurred in Calais. In Noyem-
ber 1885, there died in Calais a man who
had for thirty years been insured in a
New York company, and who had always
paid his premiums promptly. Soon after
the death an agent of the company in
formed the widow that her husband had
nisrepresented his age, making it 10 years
less than it really was. On this account
the agent. said, the company was not lia-
bic for the amount of the policy, but, in
consideration of the fact that he had al
ways paid his premiums promptly, they
would give her s500-S400 less than the
face of the policy. The widow consulted
some friends. and an investigation
showed that the misstatement of age
was due to an error of the agent who
wrote the policy STILL the company re-
fused to pay the amount. Finally. Il
prominent citizen of Calais heard of the
widows trouble and took a hand to help
her out. Then the insurance company.
seeing that there was likely to be law
suit, offered TO pay $500. and rather than
go to the trouble of fighting the case the
claimant accepted the sum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-10
MENTAL EFFECTS.
A Healing Test for the Mind.

There are number Of commendable
things taught by so called mind heal
ers. For instance, Mind is the real
arms, legs, eyes, &C., as machines
which do its WILL
Body is made up entirely of what
comes from the ground and air. A
peculiar compound of earth and water,
delicately and most deftly arranged to
be sure. bat simple earth and water,
nevertheless, without any force. intelli-
gence or motion in it, except as it is
acted upon by the living mind.
There seems to be two minds to each
body, or two selves, one which runs the
so called automatic members, stomach.
heart. bowels, &C.. &C., and the other
which conducts the movements of the
outer members, arms, &c.
1t is curious psychological fact that
when one is slightly ailing. a new line
of thought will quickly affect the body
favorably and particularly If that men,
tai trend run somewhat as follows: Il
am not body"
MY real self is unseen and is Mind or
Spirit which is the same as Life. Body
DcAls, suedu NidtCIidl CdHilOl COihPidih W
me except as Isensitize it. and permit the
complaints" If person can bring
himself to thoroughly believe this with
out shadow of doubt, most curious
and healing effect IS quickly felt in the
body.
Many people have not a well enough.
trained mind to command just what it
shall or shall not do, but where the
mind is well in hand, so to speak, the
result of SUCH mental exercise is
marked and cannot be forgotten.
We write the above knowing that 1t
will reach the eye of some honest
searcher after some of the new laws
which are lately coming to be known
of man, and to say that while on the
subject Of healthful living, it should
not be forgotten that good nourishing
food and drink are necessary and the
unnatural habits are better left off
than chung to. IL the reader has
trouble with coffee and has never used
the food-drink. Postum Cereal. it will
well repay the trial.
There is but ore genuine original
Postum Cereal coffee. with multitude
of limitations offered as just as good.