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The advocate., 1897-07-07
About F arm Work.
The Dairy Herd Its Formation and Man
agement.
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The large and lofty barn, in which to
keep the cattle and the crops, the ma
nure and farm implements, all within
four rectangular walls and under one
roof, can no longer be regarded as per-
fection. No matter how we'll arranged
and how thorough the ventilation, the
danger of loss and damage is too great,
II is we'll to house all the forage, and
large storage building may be neces-
saFy. Economy of labor requires the
forage to be easily placed before the
cattle. The best modern practice calls
for a separate or slightly attached
building for the cows, with no manure
cellar under them and no large quan'
tlty of forage above them, and prefer.
ably none at all. The best provision
for such manure as cannot be at once
applied to the land is an open shed or
covered yard. The COW house should
be on the ground level, rather than In
basement, and be light, dry and
rOomy. A room open to the roof,
which is fairly high, is better than a
low, level ceiling above the COWS. The
former may involve little more work
to keep free from dust and cobwebs,
but 1t affords the air space needed for
health and comfort. The latter neces.
states special arrangement for venti.
lation, and these, constructed on the
best plans, often fail to work In praC-
tiCe. Sanitary authorities advise 600
cubic feet Of space for every animal,
but the best COW house the writer has
seen allows double this quantity, and
1t appears none too much, Where the
climate will permit, there is no better
plan than to let the cows stand upon
the ground, the clay or earth being
packed hard and raised somewhat
above the level around the building;
shallow cutters behind the cows, and a
feeding floor in front of them. More
durable floors, and quite expensive, are
made Of grouting and cement, or Of
brick on edge; but such are damp and
cold, causing rheumatism and other
ailments, unless covered with a false
floor of wood or provided with an
unusual abundance of bedding, Box
stalls are undoubtedly the ideal for
cows as we'll as for horses; In a box
eight to ten feet square cow may be
left united, and If supplied with enough
bedding she will keep clean and well,
although the stall is not cleaned out
for months at o time. But such boxes
for large herd require too much room.
Every COW should have her own stall,
however, wide enough for comfort of
cow and milker, and well protected
from the neighbors on either side;
three and half feet width is little
enough and four feet Is better.
From the great variety of cattle ties
one should be selected which combines,
IN greatest measure, freedom Of move
ment, comfort and cleanliness. There
ara serious objections to all stanchions;
II some form of this device is insisted
upon, let 1t be one which 10 so hung as
TO move q few inches In any direction.
A desirable substitute for stsnchion
is o wide strap or light chain around
Che neck, with ring at the throat
The advocate., 1897-07-07

llb mluulo5 JuAb BlVgo uuCu ALoCNOLu VI
movement and causes the animal to
move backward little when 1t lies
down and forward when 1t rises. An
open, level feeding floor in front of the
COWS seems to be better than any form
Of boxes; II boxes are used, they should
be ss large as possible and yet have
every part within reach Of the cow as
tied, and they should be so constructed
as to be easily cleaned. A manure
gutter behind the animals aids in
cleanliness, but while 1t should have
good width sixteen to twenty.four
inches) 1t should not be too deep; If
enough to hold the dropplngs Of a
night, that is sufficient. "Self cleaning"
stalls and cutters have not proved sue
cessful. The length Of stall from fast
ening to gutter should suit the size of
the COW; 1t is bad practice to have
them 80 long as to induce filthy uddeHs
and legs, and also to have them so short
that cows stand habitually with hind
feet in the gutter. Arrangements
should be convenient for removing the
manure and for supplying absorbents
for the urine, and limited quantity of
bedding. Liberal use of land plaster
about the cutters and the floors over
which the cattle pass is very desirable
as a dlsinfeCtsnt and ConserVer Of am
monia. Lime should be used with
equal freedom, as whitewash on the
walls Of the cow house, but not on It's
floors.
The stable should be provided with
windows to admit light and air sbun-
dainty, and arranged to let sunlight as
nearly as possible into every portion of
the apartment where the cows stand
during some hour of every clear day.
Yet the windows should be shaded
when desired, and they should be fixed
to open partly without subieCtlng the
cows to direct drafts of air.
The extremes in providing water for
the cows are to be avoided. A long
walk to get water, In all weather, Is
certainly Objectionable. And all the
devices for keeping water constantly
before every COW, or supplying it at
the stalls, at will, are open to serious
objections. Some medium course is
advised, and the best plan seems to be
to provide one or more tanks In the
yard and one OF more In the stable, at
each of which but one cow should
drink at time. These should fill
quickly after use and freely overflow,
that every COW may find the surface
fresh and clear. The evidence is con-
el usive that water for milking cows
should not be too cold, and that it is
profitable to bring water in severely
cold weather to temperature Of about
SO deg. F., If 1t can be cheaply done.
Warming to blood heat has not been
found advantageous.
Attached to the COW house should be
an exercise yard for the daily use of
cows during the stabling season,
RoOmy open sheds should form a part
of this Enclosure, and the whole may
well be rooted over, if arranged for
the free circulation of air and for sd-
mitting sunshine to a large share of 1t,
while excluding wind and storm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

The town of Frederick, Maryland, on
the line of the b. & o. Railroad, boasts
of a freight station built more than
sixty years ago. Its Distinguishing
feature is a tower on top which con-
tains a bell that was tolled in days
gone by on the approach of a train.
Horses were the motive power in those
days. When it comes to railway sta
tions Thomaston has one that was
built one hundred and four years ago.
1t was built for the famous Revolu-
tionary general and first secretary OF
war, Henry Knox. 1t stands about
seventy-five feet north of the spot upon
which the Knox residence stood. It
was occupied in its earlier days by the
numerous farm hands employed by
Knox. from which fact it received the
name of farm house" When the Knox
& Lincoln Railway was constructed this
old historic building was utilized Tor
passenger station. Since, changes have
been made within but the exterior re-
mains about the same.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Mr. C. l.. Andrews had just retlrei
Tuesday night, shortly after ii o'ciocA
and previous to falling asleep, lay for
while, thinking away, as people ore"
will. He heard a noise in his pacA
yard, and forthwith arose and ioo*e'
out of the window facing his yard. ~
the dim moonlight he saw strahss
man. making away with SUIT OF uh-
derclothes from the line. where sh-
vantage was being taken of the eiea'
night, to dry them after the washins'
1t is too bad. Mr.. Andrews says 'ha'
that poor man, n tramp doupti'S''
should go away with only one SET a"'
if the fellow will call at Mr.. Andrews
house on Sewall street. he is promised
a companion set.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17
sheria's s Sale.

Kennebec. SIS.
Taken on execution and will be sold by
puElsic auction on the seventh day of Jul
ly. A. d. 1897, at two O'Clock in the after
noon at the office of Williamson and
Burleigh. dn Augusta, in said county. all
the right In equity which Ella M. Bit
tues OF Sidney. in I.he county of kenne-
bee had on the 23d day Of January, A.
ID. 1897. at eleven O'Clock in the forenoon
to redeem the following described mort
gagged real estate to wit.
A certain lot of land in Sidney afore-
said witt. the buildings thereon. bounded
and described as follows:
Bounded on the east by land now or
formerly owned by Beriah Ward: on the
by land now or formerly owned by Geo.
south. by land now or formerly owned by
Geo. Ellis and |. Holway; on the west.
Weeks and Asa Shepherd: on the north
by land now or formerly owned by Week :
and GetchelL JOSHUA f. BEAN.
Deputy Sheriff.
Augusta. June 4th 1897
djunel017&e4
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Towle of Dex-
ter, are making a 10 days visit at the
home of the formers parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gorham Towle on Swan street.
their many friends in this city will be
glad to learn. Mr.. Towle has a fine po-
sition with Amos Abbott & Co., of Dex-
ter, the we'll known woolen manufac-
tCrers
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

A. W. Gilman of Foxcroft, one OF the
Jail and prison inspectors, visited Ken
nebec jail. Wednesday. He found it in
what he called, excellent" condition.
and spoke in the highest terms oil the
fine appearance of the interior espe-
cially. which is neatly painted or white
washed. all of which is very gratifying
to Sheriff Andrew L. McFadden.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17
9aily 8.sausDsf gp,iraal
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NOTICES. RESOLUTIONS on ~
sPEcT. ETC. will be charged 1t the rata
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than seventy-five cents.
ALL ADVERTISING ANNorrur-
MENTS OF ENTERTAINMENT. vhoe.
object Is the raising Of money WIN ~
charged at the rate Of fifteen cent. :
line.
ADVERTISING NOTICES. news foru
Will be excluded from our local coIumn.
except such as refer to advertissrs occ-'
pylng space IN our advertising columna
and will be run under separate head !.
one of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail TO receive tAo
JOURNAL promptly will confer . fave,
by notifying the ONCE Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17
Y -
Pi,ca.aauis Baptist Conference.

There was quite goodly number
from all over Piscataquis at the Pis-
cataquis Baptist conference on syste-
matte Christian beneficence, held at the
Baptist church, Dover, Tuesday. The
church building was tastily decorated
for the occasion. The object OF this
conference was to enlist the interest oi
all in the universal kingdom of Christ,
to kindle the spirit of prayer and noly
zeal for the advancement of that king
dom. and to stimulate intelligent, sys-
tematic and cheerful giving by every
member. 1t is the first Of series "
meetings to be held all over the State
for the same purpose.
After a brief praise service, led by
Rev. Howard B. Tilden of Dover, Rev
H. NJ. Haywood of Monson, read the
scripture followed by prayer by KEY
f. A. Mason of Dexter, who asked no'
only a blessing on this the first OF the
conferences on systematic beneficenca
but on all the rest to follow Throughout
the State.
The sermon of the conference was de-
livered by Rev. w. H. Spencer, ID. W 81
Wateryille, he taking for his text the
words found in I. Peter 4-1O, "Accordiilt'
4 as each receives the gift. ministerihs :,
among yourselves as good stewards Oh
Christ"
Rev. f. H. Doane of Sebec conductel
an experience meeting on the two TOP
les. Benefits of Giving" and MY
Plan of Giving"
The afternoon session was opened py
a praise and prayer service LED by Key,
Howard B. Tilden, which was followed
nv an address on Christian GIVING
by Rev. j. r. Remick of Milo. The pa
per was to have been given by MIS-
Remick but in her absence her nus
band read it.
Gilbert Tolman of Shaw university
Raleigh, N. c., gave very pleasing
talk on Home Mission Work in the
South"
DIR. Spencer's address in the Com
mission on Systematic Christian Bene-
ficence Proposed Work. Nation, STATE
Local." was very interesting. the
purpose is todraw the Baptist churches
in the United States into direct con
nection with various parts of the work
ca that no department will receive a
greater or lesser share of sympathy
The small nearly dead churches can
be brought into connection with the
rest of the denomination by the plan
adopted by the national commission
oyho appointed a State sub-commission
who in turn have each association nave
another commission and again each
church have another commission in Or
der to create interest in the system
Give them a list of a part of the resi-
dent members and have them make
personal calls thus every church mem
Der from ocean to ocean is in direct
influence.
The session closed with prayer ser
vice in which a great many took pari
asking for renewed interest and better
results in the mission field both home
and foreign and short talks by several
pastors and laymen present on theif
experiences. The general commission
sent quite a lot of literature which was
distributed to those present. A rising
vote of thanks was given DR.. Spence,
for his kindness in coming to the meet
ing and for the great help he has been
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Deputy Sheriff ]. F. Bean went 10
Brunswick. on the early train, Wednes-
day. to convey, in the capacity OF eoro-
ner in the case of the late II. Homer
Freeman of China, the heart, brains
and stomach of the deceased. about
whose death suspicious Of foul play hau
been aroused, and the organs We're
taken to the Bowdoin Medical school 10
be submitted to thorough examina-
tion. The physicians. who performer
the autopsy on the remains, reported
no absolute cause of death found.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

The Maine Central Railroad Company
is having fine heavy southern pine
planking put down along opposite the
station TO replace the old The
new platform is in a fair way to last
many years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17
HOW sickness is Prevented.

"One of my sons was afflicted with
boils, caused by impure blood, but after
taking two bottles of Hoods Sarsa-
parlla he was entirely cured. We do
not have much sickness in our family
because we keep Hoods Sarsaparilla
on hand and take it when we need it,
Mrs. s. H. Parsons, West Stewarts-
town, H. N.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

a typographical error in Tuesdays
Journal made it appear that a discount
of per cent was to be allowed on all
1897 taxes paid on or before the 18th
day Of August. 80. whereas. it should
have read, 3 per cent. discount.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Miss Helen NJ. Hanscom of Machias,
has returned to Watorville. where she
VIII take part In the commencement ex-
ercises. after visiting relatives in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

The cast bound train "Wednesday
morning, carried many Sons of veter-
ans on their way to the State eneamp-
meEt at Wateryille.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

SAILOR HATS for children oniy =
cents, also fine line of wreatns ~,
children's hats. just received. H.
Tibbetts, opposite Cony house.
june11d3t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

MIS-. Harry Walker of Bridgton,
was the guest Of her sister for brief
visit, Wednesday. on her way TO Water
villc, where she will make a soJourn
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

No other remedy is half as quick In
relieving pain, soreness, Inflammation
or weakness as the famous Hop
Plasters You'll ray so after using
Reliable medicine dealers sell !ben
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

In Augusta on Western avenue, ten
minutes walk from State street. one cot
2oxlO feet: water from a never falling well
piped to house and stable; two acres OF
fine land: a few apple and cherry trees IN
bearing. For further information INQUIRE
ON the premises. Jas. I. Bailey. Western
avenue, Augusta, Maine.
june1, ,d6wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Deputy Sheriff Bean has his ofiee
with w. E. Burbank. just north of the
Vickery block on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Charles Little was in Waterville
yesterday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Mrs. /. C. Hovey went to Boston.
wednesday morning. for few days
Visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

A lot OF furniture at auction at
souie's furniture store this morning at
8 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

President f. A. Wilson Of the Maine
Central Railroad Co, was in the city
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

HOODS PILLS are the favorit
family cathartic and liver medicine
Price 25 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

The Captain Chapman farm. situate In
Augusta on the Coombs' Mills road, Two
miles from Kennebec bridge. over W.
acres Of land: buildings In fine order.
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
to I4endall Titcomb. Augusta, Me. -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

An honest storekeeper viii not try ~
convince buyers that he KNOWS ""ss
need better than they do.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Cony high school graduation exer.
cises. this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17
Mo,hcrs, Mother.,. srotr.crs...

Mas wISsLow's SOOTHING STRUP has been used n '
over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS y
their CHILDREN while TEETHING, with rEKFECf
RJCCESS 1t SOOTIIES the CHILD, SOFTENS the
and is the best remedy for D1ARRHfEA. Sold by
Druggists in every part Of the world Be sure and ash
for .'Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup, ana take u
other knd Twenty Ave cents q bottle. d&wlyI
Examine the labels and tr.ls>.-r-- c.
proprietary articles. In1..at,oiis are COM
mon and in some cases the difference
between them and the genuine is so
slight as to escape careless observation.
Beware of dishonest shcrkecpers and
statesmen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Colonel Elias Milliken was in Port
hnd. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

House of eleven rooms and bath room.
piped for hot and cold water hardwood
by street, east SIDE ready May 1st. l. II.
Randall. apr26 diff
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Eight upright pianos. in mahogany,
American oak and burl walnut cases,
standard makes. Some have been slight
ly used. VIII sell at very low prices for
cash and on small monthly payments.
Pianos and organs to rent. Orders taken
for piano tuning. c. s. Downing, 2O1
Water street, Augusta, Me. maylSd1m'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

New house, good-sized lot. Cost $l4Oo
Price,. $l100. Monthly payments II de-
sired. A. G. Andrews, Augusta.
april2Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Desirable rent at 73 Cony street House
of nine rooms and bath. All modern i'm
provements, new plumbing, hot water
heat. etc. Stable connected. Also back
Office over Viekery's jewelry store. In
quire of DR.. o. c. S. Davies, 2i3 Water
street. mayl1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17
nlay14.dtf

TWENTY- FIVE HOUSE LOTS.
NJ. v. B. CHASE.
may14.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

A small tenement of four rooms. at q
Crescent street. Inquire of Capt. Thomas
Clark, State House. may7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

pleasant. sunny. upstairs tenement,
corner Chestnut and Court streets. In
quire at Macomber, Farr & Cos insur-
ance office. april2edtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Two small house lots on Lincoln street.
Apply to Nellie NJ. Stevens. corner West
ern avenue and Chestnut street.
aprjl21dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Man with ability to manage state SELL
ing agency for Chicago manufacturing
company. VIII be required to put at
least 5000 cash into the business and fT-
nish undoubted references. Salary and
percentage basis. Address 80. T. w.
Co.. 35s-3c4 Dearborn St.. Chicago
iune15 1926
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

A store In Riverside block. Inquire o.
DR.. J. F. Hill or VIM. II. Libby.
jan1S,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

upstairs tenement of eight rooms. All
the modern conveniences. Apply to
George D. Haskell East Side grocer,
,Cony street. may26dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

GREAT CHANCE FOR BUSINESS IN
WATERVILLE. The building in Water
vile. formerly occupied by the Atkinson
House Furnishing Co., is for rent. For
terms inquire of w. A. Yates, Watervillc,
or G. III. Whitney, Gardiner. jan4,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

House and stable, Ga Green street. Rent
SIS per month. Apply by letter to Horace
North or Geo. w. Quinlby for key.
june2. dino
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

A good home and best of care can be
obtained by an aged person with some
property Best of references and full
particulars by addressing M, Box 9l9,
Gardiner, Maine. june12 d1w'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

A few select boarders can be accom-
nodated by Mrs. L. A. Pierce at Ocean
View cottage. Squirrel Island. Me-, dur
ing July and August. For terms and
full particulars. address, Mrs. f. A.
Pierce, Waterville, Me. junel5, div
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

LADIES, my monthly regulator has
brought happiness to hundreds of anx-
ious women; have never had single
failure. no other doctor can say this;
longest cases relieved In to days with
out fail; no pain, no danger, no interfer-
ence with work. by mail, 81; all letters
truthfully answered. DIR. TOLMAN.
170 fremont St., Boston.
mar6d4moss
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Good house to rent on Chapel street.
Furnace. bath room. hot and cold water
in sink. Newly painted and papered
NJ " Il. Chase. mays.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Situation as ihousekeeper as cook. Ad.
dress, Miss Janet Anthany, South Litch-
field Maine. junel6.dlWs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17
xo LxlT.

A small, front office recently vacated
hy DR.. II. l.. Johnson. Apply to Il. j..
MHtimore. office Singer Mfg. Co.
june15, d1wt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Furnished cottage at Ocean Point for
the season. c. II. Balisdell, Augusta.
mdylS diff
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN-The res
dence. "A Green street, of the late Rev.
S. G. Sargent. Inquire of c. e. Hunt, 45
South Chestnut street. june4dtf
UPRIGHT PIANOS! Chickering, Ster-
ling. Kranich & Bach, Blasius & Sons,
Huntington and others. Secondhand up
rights for sale or rent. Cash or INSTALL
ments Call and see samples. Melville
Smith. piano and organ tuner, 80 Win
thr0p street may201tf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

To let to good responsible parties, job
to peel 100 cords hemlock bark. Extra
good chance. Apply at once TO c. A.
Milliken, Augusta. june15.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Two offices in North's block; also
Union hall. James w. North.
may26, dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17
Drug Business for Sale.

The stock of goods and the fixtures be-
longing to the apothecary business of the
late J. N. Colby, No. 92 Water street, in
Gardiner, will soon be offered for sale.
Good stand and good opportunity for
business. Inquire at A. L. Perry's office,
Gardiner, Me. may26 dino
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

The store recently vacated by c. W.
Morrill,, 172 Water Street. Apply to the
Office of Vickery & Hill. oct5.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

A two story house pleasantly located
on Columbia Street, Augusta. near the
residence of c. b. Burleigh. Contains
nine rooms. has city water. and is but a
few steps from electric cars. Can be had
partially furnished. If desired. For
terms. apply to Williamson 81 Buriegh,
over Granite Bank, Augusta.
junel4,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Cottage at Ocean Point, all furnished.
Inquire of f. w. Colby. Page street.
june3,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

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 $1,000 to
". Whitehouse. Attorney. Augusta, Me.
jan1,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

An experienced kitchen girl is wanted
at the City hotel. may29dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

One village cart, three private tele-
phone Instruments. and one l6 gauge.
double. hamenlrless. shot gun. James W.
North. may26 dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

tenement of seven rooms. in good re-
pair on Melville street. Inquire of +. A.
Small No. Weston street. juneiidtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Good general girl one that can cook
some. VIII pay good wages. Family
small work light. Address Mark. Ken
nebec Journal Office. junel0dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

Girl for general work. small family,
good wages. Call or address 223 Water
Street. Room No 3 iune10dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-17

At Squirrel Island for the month of Ju-
ly. Sunset cottage. Inquire of C. G. Will
loughby, Is Ellsworth Ave, Cambridge,
Mass june3.dtf