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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17
Night Work Among Women.

1t may seem incredible that there is Il
large and growing body of women who
work regularly all night But it is only
necessary to reflect that all the depart
ment stores. railroad dcpots office build
ings. and other sky-scrapers are scrubbed
by women 1T night, to verify TINS state
ment. The telephone girls in the offices
of the great dailies work at night; and
in one OF the great electrical works.
which employs more women than any
other manufacturing establishment in
Illinois, girls are engaged regularly from
six at night 10 five in the morning thir-
teen weeks of every year The effect Of
this work upon the health is ruinous, for
the girls do not acquire the habit OF reg
ular and sufficient sleep by day, but work,
AS they say "on nerve" using stimulants
for the purpose of keeping awake.
In the sewing trades since the Song of
the Shirt" the hours of labor of women
and girls have been reduced only in those
establishments which have steam power
and even in these the Improvement is
seeming rather than real. many of them
requiring employees to carry home
work at the close of the day whenever II
sudden pressure requires rushing. -"
Throughout these trades the pay is So
meager and the season so short and pre-
cariOus that girls who have worked with
the intensity which the steam driven ma
chine eXactS. for nine, ten. or even eleven
or twelve hours a day, eagerly seize ev-
cry opportunity to work over time when
ever opportunity offers.
In all factories and shops in which foot
power is used the working day is practi-
calIy unlimited. being determined only by
states in which the working day of wom-
On and girls is limited by statute to ten
i'm any one day, or sixty in any one week.
the garment shops are practically eN-
rmpt"d from such limitations by their
very numbers and the impossiblity OF
inspecting them often enough to enforce
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

ment is necessary. To the whole coun-
try has come the satisfying demonstra-
tions of its worth and value. and in every
hamlet, town. and city is to be found
those who have tested the Munyon
Remedies, and are ready to SO on record
as witnesses for the truth.
Geo. d. Carter. 4ol Essex Street,
very badly in my feet and knees. and
was scarcely able to walk, the stltfncSS
and soreness were so great. | tried a
bottle of Munyon's rheumatism Cure
and in eight hours my pain had left me,
and now L am completely cured. II !
could not buy another bottle of this
wonderful remedy l. would not take any
money in place of the cure l have OBJ
tanned"
Mr. Oliver Hill. Richmond Hill, New
Canaan. Conn, says: u suffered Tor
years with stomach trouble, was very
weak. and much run down. All the doc
toring that [ could do seemed 10 give
me no relief until I began using Nun
yon's Remedies, which benefited me 50
much that L feel like d new man. |
have recommended them to several
parties, who have also been benefited
Munyon has IL separate remedy Tor cach
disease, and ali druggists sell them. Most
ly - cents IL vial. If in doubt. Professor
AiunyOn invites You to write to him, at
1.505 Arch Street, Philadelphia, for free
medical advice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17
LiNcOlA'S ELASTIC PARDON.
Let 0u! a Friend for All Ne Mad Done ''and
All That He Ever viii Do

Senator Mills has a new story about
i Lincoln. 1t was told to him by a son
of John l.. Helm of Kentucky, who
lives in Corsicana
"Old John l.. Helm" said the sena-
tor. was famous character in Ken
lucky He was. if | remember rightly,
n governor of the state. but at any rate
his position was a most prominent one
When the Civil War came on Helm
was Il rabid Secessionist. He could not
praise the South too highly and could
rot heap enough abuse upon the
North. He was too old to go into the
war with his sons. and remained at
home, doing all he could to help the
Confederate cause and haraSs the
Yankees who invaded the state.
Finally he became SO ohstreperouS
that the Federal general who was III
command near Helms home put him
in prison. The old mans age. the high
position which he occupied in the
state, his wide connection. and es-
pecially his inability to do any actual
harm. We're all pleaded in his eXtenu2
tion, and he was released. Instead oi
protting by the warning the old man
his course once more he was clapped
into jail. This happened two or three
times. and finally. while he was stll
locked up. the matter was brought -
the attention of the Federal authorities.
Even President Lincoln was appealed
to. and asked to commit the ardent
Southerner to an indefinite confint-
ment in order that he might be curbeG.
"Lincoln listened to the statement of
the case with more than usual interest.
Then he leaned back and began 10
speak with Il smile upon his face. You
are talking about old man John Helm
Well. did you know that l used to liva.
when | was Il boy, in Helms town
He was kind to me. He seemed To lik"
me as a boy. and he never lest an op.
portunity to help me. He seemed -
think said Lincoln, with another of
his almost pathetic smiles. that /
would probably make something of &
man. Why. when | went out to Nj
nois, poor and unknown. that man
gave me the money to pay my way ani
keep me until | got a start. John
Helm? Oh. yes. l know him. And
know what | owe to him. think
can fix his case.
| And them, said Senator Mills,
"LiEcoln went to a desk and wrote 4
few words. The bit of writing is
treasured in the Helm household to
this day This is what the President
wrote:
Kentucky for all that he has ever done
against the United States and all that
he ever will do. Abraham Lincoln. -
Wa Shington Post.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17
MAGNErIzED CARDS.
A Clever Trick Done by the Aid Of Shoe
makers Wax and 4 Button.

There are fakirS going about this town
pretending to have the ability to magnet
ize Il pack of cards. ana in that way to
be able to hold Il whole pack suspended
from the palm of the hand with appar-
emily no other support. The fakir first
shows pack of playing cards of the or
olnarE type and invites the bNstanders
10 examine them. After the examination
has been completed, the fakir lays the
pack down in front of him and placing
his left hand palm downward on ii table,
takes up the cards. one by one. and tucks
them under his hand. The first card is
put in under his fingers, the next one
parallel with this. under the main part
of the palm. and the next two arc tucked
under the sides of his hand. but ON top
of the ends of the first two. Then in or
der all the others are tucked in. be-
tween these four and the hand. When
they are all in place. the fakir draws his
hand carcfuuy TO the edge Of the table
and then clear Of il. and the cards all re
main suspended When Il sufficient
amount Of wonder has been produced by
the trick. the fakir offers to sell the es-
cret of ii to any one for - cents.
The trick is clever. but it can be Gonc
without buying the secret from the fdkir.
The secret lies in having button con-
ccaled in the hand, which has bit of
ShoemaKers' wax stuck TO the centre of
it. Just before beginning to place the
cards under The left hand. the button is
stuck fast to th" palm of that hand. Il
little way back from th" fingers. The
first two card; are 40 placed that their in
ncr edges are tucked under this button
The button holds these cards in place
and they hold All III" "theIs. Closing the
hand win cause In" cards to drop and at
he same time loosen the button from the
palm SO that it can be got out of sight
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17
A Floating Iceberg.

When the fishing schooner Uncle Joe
arrived in tow Tuesday morning the ma
iority of people who saw her coming
thought she was Il floating ice berg and
no wonder says the Portland Express.
The schooner belongs in Harpswell and
is one of the frequent visitors of the fish
ing fleet to this port. Capt. J. Brigham
commands her and he left here Monday,
Dec 81 He has been fairly successful
and brought about 10000 pounds of fish
back with him. but he did not bring it
without first going through some pretty
rough experiences.
Last Sunday evening about 10 O'Clock.
the schooner was lying about - miles
to the southeast of Matinicus when the
crew saw a storm rapidly approaching
and began to stand off before it as
speedily as possible. 1t struck the
boom while the wind blew frightfully
and the waves dashed 10 feet high over
the vessel and into the rigging. 1t was
very cold and immediate action was
necessary before the sails froZe stiff
1t was Il lively hustle but the crew of u
men finally managed to get double
reef in the fOresal and IA single one in
the mainsail. and they are likely to stay
there until a little warmer weather comes.
Judging from the looks of the vessel to-
day.
The men stood half hour tricks as the
intense cold made it impossible to stay
unprotected any longer. Monday night
they arrived off Boothbay and put in
for a harbor While there was no snow
the strong wind continued up to this
morning and with the increased cold
everything was frozen up solidiy. This
morning when the crew attempted to get
up anchor il was found that the cap
stan was frozen up and wouldn't bulge.
Nothing available was at hand for fuel.
the five dores piled one within the Other
had assumed the shape of a solid BLOCK
of ice and were useless; to so ashore in
AS a last resort the men ONCrhauied their
extra clothing ana linally with the aid OF
four pairs Of pants, "A sea Jacket and two
gallons of oil the refractory capStan was
thawed out. and the men got up their
anchor
The Uncle Joe's deck was covered with
ice to Il thickness of three inches: the
foresail was weighted down and larger
than barrel in some parts while the
sail was frozen stiff board. The
rigging on the forward part of the
schooner was sight to behold, one inch
rope measuring seven inches in diameter
with it's additional incrustation of ice
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

TRADERS AND MECHANICS ms.
COMPANY of Lowell, Mass. lncorpo-
rated in and commenced business in 1913.
Levi Sprague, president; E,dw NJ. Tuckc
secretary.
ASSETS. DECEMBER 81. 1897
Loans on bond and mortgage
(tirSt lienS) $Ii9 ,}9 90
Stocks and bonds. market val
ue. 42o. $50 90
Loans secured by collaterals
and personal loans, s9,72l 90
Cash in Office and in bank. Il 500 81
Interest due and accrued. lJ49 81
Premiums in due course of
collection. gross, b. 125 81
Aggregate admitted assets at
actual value, $109.9 .95l As
LIABILITIES. DECEMBER 81 1897.
Amount required to safely re-
insure all outstanding risks, $3.50. .5ol 70
All other demands viz: COM
missions, etc, 1919 So
Total liabilities. 361 275 81
surplus 5iS. .6IS Sc
Aggregate liabilities including
net surplus. $7O3 954 IS
MACOMBER. FARR & WHITTEN.
Agents. Augusta. Me. jan17, ,d1taw3t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

In the municipal court. SATURDAY.
John Cormier, John Cormier. Jr., an
Nercise Cormier We're arraigned on
charge of an assault and battery upon
the person of Jerry Young. John
Cormier keep saloon at the North
End, and Young went into this place
Friday night He wanted to join 4
game of cards but Nercise Cormi"r
objected. They had some words ana Il
slight scrap. Young went out ara
John. Jr.. following him, commenced
scrap in which Youna's clothes were
torn and he received black eye
Judge Andrews fined John, Jr., $40 aii''
costs. in all amounting to Sl6.ao IL
the afternoon. Young through his az
tccnoys Whitchousc and Fisher 100"
out a special writ and sued Cornile'
for $1,000 damage Tie case was set
tied. however. fer 500 and VIII n;s ne
tried.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Girl for general houscWork for middle
aged couple ON farm. Must be able ana
willina. 10 cook. and harness and drive q
horse; if she can sing and play the organ
so much the better. To such 4 girl a very
pleasaat home ANA moderate wages viii
he given. Address, Geo, r. Babcock'
RoNlston, Mass lanlodZ"T
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Free illustrated lecture at Union
hall tonight by Mrs. DIR. Drew OF
Lowell, Mass. Ladies only will be ae
mitted. The subject will be Build
ing the Human Temple There VIII
be no admission fee or collection ani
one of DR.. Drew's revised medical
treatiSes on the laws of health will be
given free to every lady attending.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Mrs. Mary Tozier, one Of the en-
ployees at the paper mill, who fell
eight weeks ago and broke her leg.
just above the ankle. in front of Pur-
inton's wood shed, while on her way 10
church. was taken to her home in Ban
Cor. on the noon train. Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

capt. Burdick Berry of Pemaquid. who
was severely injured and made Il cripple
for life while ON his vessel in the penob-
scot river some months ago. was very
kindly remembered on Christmas day by
his many friends in BuckSport. where he
has been stopping since his unfortunate
accident Besides other Christmas pre-
sents he was presented on that day with
purse containing 20 s. gold pieces. Capt.
Berry leaves soon for the Sailors Snug
Harbor. at Staten Island, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Mr.. George Boynton of Auburn, and
Miss Mertie A. Jones attendants At
the hospital. We're married at the
Methodist parsonage Saturday after
noon by Rev c. $. Cummings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

ON account of the storm on Satur-
day the special jacket sale at Buckley
& Goodrich's will he continued. today.
See ad
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17
Special Advertisements.

Small advertisements not exceeding
four lines (thirty Words coming under
the head of WANTED, FOR SALE, to
LET, LOST, &c, will be inserted two
times for D cents, three times for 35
cents and one week for so cents. AID
VANCE PAYMENT. In sending by mail
remittance of postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order. as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Mrs. Ella Spaulding of Portland.
passed Saturday and Sunday in this
city the guest of her sisters, Miss
Ncat"n ana Mrs f. NJ. Simpson
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Men and women to work at home. /
nav IS to $16 per week for making crayon
portraits, new patent method. anyone
who can read or write can do the work
at home in spare time. day or evening
Send for particulars and work al once
Address H. A. Gripp. German artist. Ty-
rome, Pa. noFlA. doinos
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Desirable piece of improved real estate
in Augusta; well located, and at present
rented for s21 per month. One-half pur.
chase money can remain on mortgage at
! per cent. if desired. For terms ana fur
ther particulars. apply to Williamson &
Burleigh. Attorneys, over Granite Bank,
Water street auEl1.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

The item which appeared in Satur-
days journal in relation to music for
the X. of p. ball at the Coliseum. Card
ner, Wednesday evening, should have
read Pcrry's orchestra. assisted by
Prof r. b. Hall of Waterville rs
cornet soloist. instead OF Penny's or
chestra
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Willis Emery. a prominent business
man of North Anson, was in the city
short time. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

new two and a half story story
frame house with ell on Bangor street,
with modern improvements, arranged for
two families. Also two and a half sto-
ry frame building. with ell. and double
house lot on School street. nicely ar
ranged. Both pieces OF property close 10
schoolhouse, within five minutes walk of
depot and business street. Both viii b"
sold cheap for cash or on easy terms II
purchaser so desires. Apply to Thomas
J. Lynch novio,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17
Union Mutual Lie Insurance COMPANY
Portland. Maine.
NOTICE

NOTICE.
The annual meeting OF the Union Mu-
tuai Life Insurance Company will be held
at the companys office at Portland.
Maine. on TUESDAY the 25th day of Jan
uary, 1898, at 1870 A. NJ. for the purpose
of ele citing four "a directors in the place
of those whose term Of Office expires. and
to fill any other vacancy. if any. then ex-
tsting i 4 the board.
BY order of the directors.
J. FRANK LANG. Secretary.
Portland. Me. Dee. 20. 1897
ian6dtd
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Parties with $1,000 to purchase one-hali
of a good paying business. None but
those meaning business need answer.
Address by letter, Manager. Journal
decl5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17
Daily kennebec 3ournaI.
New Advertisements To.Dav

Sapolio.
6. II. Beane.
Lost-Side comb.
g. X. Partridge.
70 let-Tenement.
Wanted-Salesmen.
Gold Coin Mince Meat
Nebraska Loan x Trust ga
Holyoke Mutual Fire Jns 10
JACKET sale-Buckley & Goodrich
traders and Mechanics Fire ms. %
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

D. II. and Geo. w. Carson of MI
Vernon, spent Saturday in the Capital
city on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Mr. and Mrs. George &. R0Yell Of
Portland. spent Sunday with Augusta
friends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Sunday was an extra good day for
the stable keepers. as everyone wished
70 enjoy the sleighing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17
Dyspepsia

Stomach Disor-
ders positively cured Grover Granam's
Dyspepsia Remedy is Il specific. one
dose removes all distress, and Il perma-
nent cure of the most chronic and severe
cases is guaranteed DO no; suffer, A
10 cent bottle will convince the most
ekrrtical f. G. tIiafmaE & Co. DRUG
sis;s. Augusta, Me. dly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

I Samuel Topliff, Bowdoin, go was
the guest of his aunt Miss Alice Stan
WnOk, over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

stephen Lewis has resigned his posi-
ton as superintendent of the Cushnoc
creamery and viii remove TO Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Everybody was glad to see the SNOW.
except the skaters. 1t interfered, also.
With several polo games.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Cure the cough and save the life" DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures cough
and colds, down TO the very verge of con
sumption.
mon, wed fritz
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Nice pleasant house 2S Crosby street
Augusta, five minutes walk from post
Office. Fine lawn and garden; furnace
and gas fixtures. Finest landscape view
in Augusta Low rent. Inquire at Kins-
mans drug store. nov20 ar
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

4 y. Dyer Of West sydney. spegt
Saturday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Bicycle riders to know that | win store
and clean their wheels, delivering them
in the spring. Whole expense only sl.5o.
+. T. Clark. Augusta. nov2tdtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Wallace Eackliff of Newport. passed
a short time in the city, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

The Captain Chapman farm. situate In
Augusta on the Coombs' Mills road. two
miles from Kennebec bridge. over 100
acres of land: buildings in fine order
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendall Titcomb. Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

One square piano, one Union sleigh,
one 1G gauge. double, hammerless gun
and one Marlin rife James w. North.
43 Grove street nov27 DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Amos F. Gerald of Fairfield. passed
q few hours in the city. Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN-Thc res
idencc "a Green street. Of the late Rev.
S G. Sargent. Inquire Of c. &. Hunt. -
South Chestnut street. iune4 diff
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Tn" fine weather was greatly az.
prcciatcd. Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

A few boarderS and mealcrs at u tres-
cent street. Mrs. +. a. Nichols.
ianll, ,dlw@
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Ninalhaven will observe the anniversary
ri the birth of Robert Burns with Il sup
per. concert and ball.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

A story and a half house with ell and
stable, located on Capitol street This
house is conveniently arranged and with
In a minutes walk OF the schoolhouse and
street cars and five minutes walk from
depot and business street. Also two
seated carriage and phaeton. Apply TO
Thomas j. Lynch. novl0dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

A situation for q strong, capable ana
willing girl to do houseWork and plain
cooking; wages. 500. Also have good
girl who will take any position except
cooking in hotel. Have number Of
capablc girls who would like situations
ana several excellent housekeepers who
would like situations. Apply to Mrs.
Lizzie Boyes, 223 Water st. ianl2,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17
M1SCELLANEOUS.

rive dollars reward given for informa-
tion that VIII lead to the arrest and con-
Nictloh oil the persons that stole my mu-
SIC store sign from the sidewalk in front
OF stairway leading to my music store
80 Water street on Monday evening. Jan.
TO- Frank A. Dennis, music dealer.
ianl4 div
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

WANTS put in these columns secure
more answers than those who have ot
tried are aware.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

After Jan. /, fine tenement of six rooms
at y Crosby street; bath. all modern i'm
provements; all in good repair Three
minutes walk from Water street. Low
rent. Inquire of I<nsman. dec7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Upright and faithful gentlemen or la
dies to travel for responsible, established
house in Maine. Monthly 5000 and eX-
penses Position steady. Reference. En-
close self-addressed stamped envelope.
The Dominion Company, Dept. *. chi
cago. ianl5. .d2lt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Fresh flowers, today, at Partridgc's,
opposite postoffice
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Store suitable for furniture business
Four floors and basement: elevator run
by electric motor. The upper floors can
be arranged for desirable Offices INQUIRE
of Atkinson Furnishing Co. 3lS Water
street Augusta. ianidtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Solicitor on custom shirts for Augusta,
Hallowel and Gardiner. Salary or. com
mission References. Barker 4 stuart. =.
30 School St. Boston, Mass. ianl5.d3t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17
FOR SALE.

An Easy price and Sign Marker, with
extra set Of large figures. g. W. Fletoh-
er, 53 chapel street. Augusta NJ.
Jams, ,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

This is the best time of year to insure
your furniture. The rates are very low.
Don't be the next one that has a fire with
no insurance on your furniture. | have
always made speciality of that part of
the business. c. S. Downing, Fire Insur-
ance Agent, 2o7 Water St, Augusta. Me.
dec21 dino
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17
No Encouragement.
In the Light Of Existing Fact, Why
Argue2

The great Munyon systematic school,
of medicine which is superseding all
others-has passed the stage where arSu-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Henry Chase was a, home from nos-
ton over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17
Local Matters.
The Lords with the caun,rv

ihefe are stars o the New Year tina,
-. 70 havtns o joy an o. rest:
ne Lord $ with the country | rocl,on
., an think that He's doing His be~t
ht woiT wuzn't made in a secon,.
1t long way from eastward 10 west,
me Lords with the country, The sun
ny. '"ii-
,,,I Er'ght heavens are bendin in blue.
ng H. iiNeS are Jest waitin' the honey
~ bees bring from daisies am dew.
AT me TILED fel's will melt into rnonc,,
An RAIN all their riches on you.
The Lords with the country, ReIIs ri,o
N ''' iI''S
In ~" rosy. first days o the year:
II rppled in rivers; birds sing it
." I1ud that the angels can hear
IN" Lords with the country, Hon
bring it -
The song for the sigh an the tear.
Frank stanton in Times Herald
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

PROF. MOSES, clairvoyant and magic
Born with a veil. Tells past, present and
future to the astonishment of all. He
VIII receive callers from A. NJ to 10 p.
NJ. at his rooms at Il Bridge street. Au-
gusta, Me. Terms: Gents $1.00: ladies'.
~ ccltS. ianl5.dlw%
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Cony Sturgis Bowdoln 90 spcn;
sunday a home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

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, Watcrvile,
or c. II. Whitney, Gardiner ianidtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

r; w. Spencer, No. % Winthrop street,
will loan money on any kind of personal
property. dec4.dtf'
MADAM BRANN-Clairvoyant, is at 42
Gage street, Augusta, Me. oct25. DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-01-17

Charity bail this evening.