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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

HARD AND SOFT WOOD, FOUR
foot lengths or fitted Delivered in cord
lots. Telephone 1887. Geo. l.. Weeks.
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Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
New Use for MdCdrOni

The lady of the house." who had been
wrestling with the servant problem for
several years, recently took a new de,
parture with the hope of solving the riddle.
She imported a young colored girl from
one of the lower counties of Virginia, with
the determination to do or die in the at
tempt to model her into an accomplished
cook at least. The usual bitches and dis
appointments occurred and the task proved
a most trying one. The housekeeper perse-
vered, however, until the climax material
ized a few days ago. Entering the kitchen
one afternoon the lady of the house in
quired:
"Millie, have you cooked the macaroni?''
whats macaroni?" the importation from
the country wanted to know.
"Why, here 1t is,'' the employer ex-
planned indicating the raw material
what does you do with that?" the girl
then asked.
Eat II, of course" was the reply
Good laws" Millie CALCULATED II thought
that stun was what you sucks medicine
through. h."-Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
How IL IL Begun.

lay dress skirts in the bottom Of tho
trunk after having folded them length
wise twice. In the case Of a silk gown lay
soft tissue paper between the folds to pre-
vent cracking.
Goats. silk petticoats and the like may
be packed next. In the corners, with heels
against the wood, may be stuffed the shoes.
we'll wrapped in soft squares of soft cloth
or in individual bags Fill all the other
crevices with stockings and odds and ends
of wearing apparel that won't be injured
by crushing.
should the trunk have but one tray a
little trick can be resorted to which an
swers every purpose. Stretch tape across
the trunk. close to the garments already
packed in order to insure their keeping
their place. The tape can be simply tackled
on each side, or, what is better STILL run
through screw eyes, as 1t can then be
drawn as taut as desired.
IT should say that preparing the waists
is the most important thing about pack
ing, unless it be that Of packing bottles.
STUFF not only the sleeves but the body Of
the waist as well with tissue paper shap-
ing 1t when in position TO At the space In
which It is to lie.
''If there happens to be many frills and
plaltngs tissue paper should be placed
under and about them. Jet trimming on
waist and skirt necessitates plenty Of soft
paper laid over and under 1t, otherwise the
imprint of the hard surface will be indel-
IDLY impressed on the fabric coming in con-
tact with it.
WAISTS, II there be no double tray,
should be packed the last thing in the bot
tom before the top tray is put in.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
Use for Newspapers.

When travelling in a sleeping car in ex-
tremely hot weather piece of newspaper
slipped under the pillow case will provide
an amount Of comfort out of all proportion
to its cost. When suspicious of the condi-
ton of the beds in hotel or boarding
house newspapers slipped under the sheet
will prevent ones slumbers from being dis
turbed by unwelcome insects.
Many other ideas will suggest themselves
to the traveller, but one thing she should
always be sure to see to- and that is that
she wear under her waist or carry in her
pocketbook a card with her name and ad-
dress on it, together with the name of some
person to be notified in case of accident
The Housekeeper.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
About the Gentle Art of Packing Trunks

ings which every well-regulated woman
possesses will also find a place here, where
they can be conveniently reached In
hurry.
Hats go in the regular compartment for
them. One clever woman whom know al
ways nails her hats in. She doesn't use
pins, but fine wire nails, to fasten them
firmly to the side of the compartment, so
that no amount Of jarring will shake them
loose. She is always careful to put the
nails through the rim, so that the holes
never show.
"I have carried bottles with me while
travelling for years, and have also packed
bottles for my clients, and have never yet
had an accident.
'In packing the bottles I first cover the
corks to prevent their leaking. Old kid
gloves are especially serviceable for this
purpose. Cut off the wrists and tie them
securely over the tops OF the bottles. This
absolutely prevents any Of the liquids from
escaping.
Wrap them carefully In stockings, wash
cloths. undervests or any undergarment
that will not be injured by the process. and
then tuck them away between dress skirts.
making sure that they won't come in con-
tact with anything hard.
mo end of handy cases can be made at
home with absolutely no expense, or very
little, which will help in keeping clothes
and other articles fresh and In good condi-
ton. Toilet cases of denim. silesa, Gre
tonne, brocade or leather should be used
for brush and comb and the smaller toilet
belongings, 80 that compactly packed they
take up little room, and at the same time
are handy when needed
Toilet cases of this sort can be easily
manufactured out OF odds and ends of ma
terial, and when bound with braid are not
only pretty, but convenient for the trav-
eler.
zone woman I know always slips her
dress waists into special cases made for
them. This insures their preservation and
the packing looks very symmetrical.
"All these contrivances in the shape of
bags and pockets are especially convent
ent If woman is stopping at a place
where there is very little closet room, as
they can be tackled on the wall beside the
dressing bureau and add materially to the
comfort and convenience OF the rooms oc-
cupant. washington Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
Sent 10 His Room

In England there's pretty little country
hotel known the Rose tavern. Close at
hand in the hotel grounds is a quaint old
iyy-mantled chapel. If the hotel becomes
overcrowded, as it does now and then, they
put away the guests in the chapel A
travelling man occupied II one night At 6
o'clock the next morning the loud pealins
of the chapel bell reused the night clerk,
who rushed over to the chapel In great
alarm and encountered the travelling man.
"Are you the night clerk?" asked the tray
cling man. II am" said the night clerk;
what's the jolly row." We'll, for PHYS
sake" said the travelling man, rush me
over a cocktail TO pew L."
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
Huntin9 Song

Ethel Louise Cox
Up to the sparkling morning sky,
My hawk, my minion! Down the wind,
Sweep with fleet rush. l let thee fly
And wheel and stoop and flash. Thy
blind
Fortune am l, albeit more kind,
Up, fearless, to the sky!
Up, bird, up tiercel! cloud or rain
May dim the blue. Thine, splendors high;
Mine, grassy ripples of the plain
Where silver lights and shadows fly,
Where sheets of violet blossoms lie,
And sunlights CLEAN and wane.
Lift up thy crested head and dart,
Bold with the moments freedom. So
Thy master struggles, with wild heart,
'Gainst stormy winds that beat and blow
Swoops to his quarry-joy or woe!
Up, tameless. brother heart!
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
Things that Come Handy While Travelling

out being provided with one of the useful
oi-silk bags. covered with linen or silk, for
carrying wash cloths. A handkerchief case
that is small, compact, accommodating few
or many handkerchiefs, takes but little
room and is always easily found, is made
OF two squares of cardboard four or four
and half inches each way, covered on
both sides with silk and, II liked, with a
wadding on one side of each piece delicately
perfumed with sachet powder. A casing of
two strips of half-inch ribbon through
which narrow elastic is run, finished at the
place of joining with a rosette Of the rib
bon, is slipped about the two silk-covered
squares to hold them together. and be-
tween the squares are placed the hand
kerchiefs. The elastic allows Of any num-
Der Of handkerchiefs being placed between
the covers and yet holds only two or
three in place.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
And NEXT. all nnnhnshnd u,ithin
How she Learned Her Lesson.

Nom. haven't done it yet" and Bessie
fixed her head more comfortably upon the
pillow Of the hammock and went on with
her Alice In Wonderland"
But It's 10 o'clock child" insisted her
aunt, anxiously, "and the music teacher
comes at IL. You know what mamma SAID
about being prepared today"
"Yes'm,f indirferentIy. I'm TO 20 with
out my birthday party. But mamma only
said that She won't insist on 1t when the
time comes. III practice pretty soon.
though
Half after 10, quarter Of II, II. and on
the stroke the garden gate clicked.
The hammock was under the limb OF a
tree only few yards from the gate. Bes-
sic started at the latch click and closed
her book hastily.
I'm sorry, Mary" she heard her teacher
say respectfully, but l can't come this
morning. have pupil here, and / can't
afford 10 risk losing her. have only three
now, and they mean a home for mother aud
me- And-this ones mother told me only
yesterday that II her little girl couldn't
be made to learn l might as well stop
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
Hu sIy Harry,

Harry Gray played so hard and worked
80 fast that his people called him "Hasty
Harry"
"see quickly think quickly, act
promptly" his father said, "and you may
accomplish wonders"
Harry's home was on the bank of a deep
river. Not far off lived two little boys,
too young to swim or manage boat. They
often went out with Harry, who let Sam
try to paddle.
One morning they found Harry's boat
fastened to the wharf In they Jumped
and made II rock and splashed themselves
with water. But all at once the boat
broke away and fioated out. Then came
the steamer whistle, 1t was coming swiftly
down the river
Harry and his sisters were coming down
the path when they heard screams and
cries for help. Hasty Harry saw-thought
and acted. Down he dashed, sprang from
the wharf and swan rapidly to the boat
He scrambled in and padded The steamer
was bearing down on them like great
monster. One moment more and they were
lostl
NO. One desperate effort and they were
out OF its course and safe. Not one second
100 soon' for where they had been the big
Nessel plunged along, tossing the little craft
IKE cork on the water.
The steamer whistled, the passengers
shouted; Well done Bravo! Hurrah!
Hurrah!"
'Hasty Harry" his father whispered un-
uer cover of the cheers, you have lived up
TO your name today"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
ElmWoOd Park

A stretch of road, sweet clover lined,
In fresh bloom scenting the summer wind,
Now white birch and silver-leaf cleaning
With welcome the entrance to Elmwood
Park,
Here are the groves and glens in kind
Protection kept that so we may find
The grateful fragrance and cool retreat
When weary of dust and burning heat
At the sweet springs round, clear pool
We quench our thirst with the water cool;
Now, resting upon the grass close by
List to the jay and the cat-bird's cry.
The robins are chirping unafraid,
And small birds fit In the dells deep
shade.
A giant cottonwood by the spring
O'ertops the grove like sylvan king.
And the streamlet born of the bright pool
flows
With the gurglins sound where the great
Falling DER roots adown the bank
Mid the tangled grass and weeds grown
rank,
To join the brook that's purling along,
The low, sweet song of comfort and rest,
That Nature breathes to the child on her
breast.
No harsh reminder of strife and care
Breaks into this restful soothing air
OF leaves and birds and murmuring
This green-roofed chamber of pleasant
dreams.
On level and hillside clean lawns lie
In the SOFT rich green that rests the eye
The Willows pendants and cedars dark
cone,
And delicate hues between, are shown,
Where clustered trees shade winding ways
And delight the eye like bright bouquets
And the breezy hillside throws it's light
On landscape charming to the sight,
Omaha, Neb.s BERIAH +. COCHRAN.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
simple Remedies.

Small papers containing respectively a
teaspoonful of bi-carbonate of soda, salt
and borax will be found useful while travel
ing. A small pinch of soda and little salt
dissolved in half a glass Of water will be
found an effective remedy for car sickness,
while pinch of borax in the water for
washing will soften it wonderfully and re-
move the soil and CRIME of travelling in a
truly magical manner. These small pow
ders'' can be slipped into an envelope for
convenience in carrying.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
bakery that Grows ON Trees.

FRANKS father being obliged 10 make a
business trip to the West Indies, took
frank along, too. They took passage in a
r steamer at Boston and sailed away south
ln'o ~ the regions where 1t is always sum.
mer' amid islands where the palms ana
orange trees and many other strange sorts
OF plants iounshed
Leaving the steamer at Kingston Ia
maiea they hired a carriage ana drove
several miles out into the country, through
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
First Elevate the Trunk.

"A woman will avoid much discomfort II
she will FIRST elevate the trunk before be-
ginning operations. II can be placed be-
tween two chairs, on foostools, on bench
or anything that is raised a couple of feet
from the floor
without doubt the majority of summer
travellers take but one trunk with them
on their journey, so we will take one of
this stamp for example. She will carry
one good-sized trunk in which everything,
hats, shoes, coats and gowns, are to go.
Packing is greatly slmplifed when
woman has several trunks, but where one
woman will travel with ten there will be
ten with one.
First of all invest in several quires OF
soft tissue paper. which can be procured
for 10 or Is cents a quire at any of the
department stores, for the use of soft pa
per is a more important factor in bringing
pretty gowns out fresh and crisp after a
long journey than any other one thing
Then have ready goodly supply OF big
pins and tape and about dozen squares,
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
A Place for Pins.

One OF the greatest comforts to traveller
is a pin case that requires but little room,
but is well stocked with every kind of pin
that one could possibly require. It Is made
of two pieces of silk each five and a half
by nine inches in size, with single sheet
of cotton batting between, the whole bound
with narrow ribbon. Rows of white, black,
safety, white-headed, black-headed and
fancy pins are arranged on the inner piece
of silk the whole then folded together once
and tied with a ribbon. Being about the
size of an ordinary envelope it can be easily
tucked in one side of travelling bag and
takes up little or no room.
A collapsible drinking cup should be car
ried by every traveller, but lacking this, an
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
Little Stories for Little People

to Frank. until they came to a plantation
house, long, low and rambling, with wide
verandas around it and beautiful gardens
filled with tropical flowers and ferns. 1t
belonged to Mr.. Dixon, and that night as
they sat at dinner their host said:
Il will now give you a taste of some
thing which you, Frank, have never eaten
before and can eat only in the tropics, for
1t won't stand transportation"
At this a servant placed on the table a
platter on which were thick, golden-brown
wedges, cut as watermelon is cut and
looking as If they were pieces of some fruit
as large as small pumpkin or a large
muskmelon. They were smoking hot from
the oven and 1t was easy to see that their
golden-brown color had been given to them
by their baking.
Frank took one of the pieces on his
plate. broke 1t open, buttered it and began
TO eat. My how good it was! 1t was like
the finest wheat bread, only that there was
a slight flavor of artichokes about 1t.
Frank thought he had seldom tasted any
thing so good in all his life and he asked
for more.
There" said Mr.. Dixon; what do you
think of it2"
'The best bread ever ate" said Frank
"Yes," replied the host, II guess it is
And the beauty of 1t is that the bread you
are eating grows on trees, all ready to be
put into the oven; no yeast cakes, no
kneading of dough. When you want a loaf
of bread here you just go out Of doors
and pick It,"
THAT beats going to the bakery for 1t"
said Frank, land, besides, no bakery sells
such good bread as this"
mo" replied Mr.. Dixon. when nature
takes notion to do anything OF this kind
she generally does it up in style"
The next day Frank was taken out to
see the trees-big trees they were, with
thick, shiny leaves and the loaves OF bread
hanging everywhere among the branches
like small hairy foot balls each loaf
Weighing about four pounds,-Philadelphia
Inquirer.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25

coming. She said there was no use in
putting out money on a child who wouldn't
practice. So you see can't take any
chances. must try harder and see If 1
can't persuade her to learn little
Wouldn't o'clock dor I'll be at leisure
then"
mo; must leave on the o'clock train
It's too bad, for did so want to have an
hour with you. I may not be here again
in several years"
Bessie rose suddenly from the hammock
She slipped from the opposite side OF the
tree, and by making a slight detour made
1t appear that she had come from the
house.
"Oh, Miss Green" she cried hurriedly
IT forgot again. Would you mind coming
again this afternoon. say any time after
~ I'll be ready then, and I'll try not to
disappoint you any more"
Miss Green looked at her friend. her face
flushing with pleasure.
''Of course, Bessie" she answered; 'I'll
be here at o'clock Try and be ready,
dear"
And Bessie was, with a perfect lesson.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
A Toilet Apron.

Not the least practical of one woman's
many travelling conveniences is a toilet
apron designed TO be used particularly on
sleeping car, but equally practicable on any
car or boat where there is dressing room
that provides facilities for making a fresh
toilet It is made of heavy linen, with
turned up pockets featherstitched in white
or a dainty color. In which brush and comb.
hairpins, nail file, etc, can be slowed
away. When the belt is fastened around
the waist one can be sure of having her
toilet articles at hand instead of slipping
and sliding over the floor with every lurch
of the train. When not in use 1t can be
rolled up and slowed away in the travelling
bag, acting as toilet case. Its convent
ence cannot be imagined
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25

eighteen inches each way, OF soft cretonne.
cheese cloth. percaline, old silk or any ma
terial which happens to be handy, to use
in wrapping up shoes, rubbers or any
article that is likely to injure the clothing
or that needs protecting. Some women
bind these squares with tape or silk braid
and keep them for the purpose.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25

effective substitute is had in a piece of
heavy writing paper. Twisted into a cornu-
copia, with the pointed end folded over
two or three times 1t will be found to make
an acceptable cup and can be thrown away
after being used.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
what the Tray is For.

1.-THE top Of the tray is then left free
for white underwear, toilet articles, hand
kerchiefs, laces, ribbons, stocks and the
like. Writing materials, the latest book
a camera, and all the host Of little belong
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
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began the beautiful ballad. Robin Adair."
She hardly had begun before Mr.. Whit
tiers pet dog came into the room. and,
seating himself by her side, watched her
as If fascinated and listened with delight
unusual in an animal. When she finished
he came and put his paw very gravely into
her hand and licked her cheek.
Robin takes that as a tribute TO him
self, said Mr. Whittier. "He is also Robin
Adair.'"
The dog hearing his own name. evidently
considered that he was the hero of the
song From that moment, during the wom-
ans visit he was her devoted attendant
He kept by her side when she was indoors
and accompanied her when she went to
walk. When she went away he carried her
satchel In his mouth 10 the gate and
watched her departure with every sign Of
distress.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25

while travelling that they have become mat
ters of necessity and are provided by the
summer traveller who wishes to make the
travelling pleasant, while there are many
little helps and hints CLEANED from the ex-
perience of those who have travelled extern
sively that make of the usual vacation trip
the trip delightful.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
45 HOURS
NEW YORK
To
BLOCK ISLAND
'Ihe Summer Resort at Sea. "


A new Service 10 this unique re-
sort at Sea will be inaugurated by
the Long Island Railroad Co., in
connection with the MOntauk
Steamboat Co.. Ltd. via Mons
tauk Point.
Commencing June 29th. a special fast
Express train will leave New York. S4th
st., at 1870 A. M-Flatbush Avenue
station, Brooklyn, 1873 A. M--daily eK-
cept sunday. for Aontauk, connecting
with the NEW Steamer "Montauk." arr
Tiving at Block Island 7, NJ.
On Saturdays an additional train will
leave New York. 3ith Street, 80 p. NJ,
Brooklyn, Flatbush Avenue station, i.9s
2. NJ, arriving at Block Island 6.20 p, NJ.
Returning leave Block Island week.
days II 80 A. M. arriving at New York.
3ith Street. 4:l5 y, NJ
On Monday only leave Block Island $50
A. NJ, arriving at New York $40 A, II.
Beginning on above date the Steamers
OF the MOntauk Line Tor sag HaPbor,
Shelter Island and Greenport will leave
New York eek-days, except Saturdays
and July sd and 4th, al 600 p. NJ. arr
riying at GTeenpoTt $3.50 A, NJ, connects
ing there with new Steamer "Aontauk'
for Block Island, arriving at Block Island
$3.50 A. NJ. on Saturdays and July Sd at
100 p. NJ, ana run through 10 Block
Island.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25

o
willie" said the teacher, what is cap
ital punishment
ITS when kid is naughty and his
mother locks him in a dark closet where
there's plenty OF cake" answered Willie.
Elsie-Don't children have anything to
play with In heaven?
Mother-I don't think there are any toys
there, dear. Why?
Elsie-I should think they might be al
lowed to play with their old halos.
Mamma Ito the 3-year- r-old)--Lola, dear,
want you 10 hurry right over to the store
for me.
Lola-But can't hurry. mamma. My feet
are all baldheaded and I'll have TO put on
my shoes first.
Margie-Eddie. your mammals calling you
and I'll bet she's mad.
Eddie-oh, no. she isn't Shed be calling
Edward" II she was.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25

C7Ow to pack the vacation trunk no
IN that her clothes shall emerge
fresh and crisp after a railroad
ISeJgIfl journey is the subject that Is
VahN bringing wrinkles to the brow OF
the pretty summer girl who doesn't enjoy
the luxury Of a maid Just now. It's just
the simplest thing in the world when you
know how-at least that is what the pro-
fessonal trunk packer will tell you.
The women who follow this calling are
today up to their ears In work. 1t Is their
busy season and none Of them thinks she
has done a good days work unless she
packs at least good bakers dozen Of
truaks.
one OF the cleverest OF them was found
at one OF the hotels experimenting the
packing Of a score OF trunks belonging TO
the wife Of a Montana mine owner. Be
sides directing the work OF couple OF
maids the trunk packer herself was at
work stuffing out handsome lingerie waist
with soft tissue paper.
you don't mind If l go on with my
work. do your" she said. when asked about
her methods. II can talk and work too.
That's a part of my trade" she added,
glancing at the busy women at her side.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
A TroIicsome Playfeliow.
lI little Wind was out,

A playful little wind was out,
A rowing, baby breeze, you know
Not boisterous-lilxe the boys who shout
When school Is done, and homeward go-
Yet fun OF fun and mischief, too.
There at the entrance 10 the wood,
He shook the trees till rain pearls flew
AS from a fount in merriest mood!
Then running through the fragrant grass,
He found a window opened wide,
Where Elsie sat, the studious lass
With notes and drawings by her side
Whit! How the rustling papers spread
This fresh, sweet unseen presence there
Put new thoughts in that curly head
While morning lessons claimed her care.
And next, all unabashed, within
The library's open door he stole,
Where granpa sat, with features thin,
An Innocent and drowsy soul!
He softly stirred his silV'ry hair
And famed his faded cheek in giee,
Just touched his dear hand white and fair.
And brushed the bookmark from his knee
Then noiselessly he sped away
THIS baby breeze that none could hold,