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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

A Portland lady who had occasion to
visit Augusta Monday afternoon found
herself soon after her arrival in town
in a peck of trouble through having
lost her purse, but thanks TO the Au-
gusta police her cloud proved to have
q silver lining and her troubles were
short-lived. Her purpose for coming
to the capital was the transaction of
some important business and the purse
which she lost contained not only all
the cash that she had with her but
also some valuable papers, and it was
but natural that she was somewhat
agitated when she sought the office of
City Marshal Colgan and reported to
him her loss. She was in Augusta and
among strangers, and without a cent
with which to return to Portland, but
the officer soon quieted her fears in
that line by loaning her sufficient
money for the return trip. Soon after
this officer Charles Witham reported
the finding of purse on Water street in
front of the Maine Farmer building,
and upon its being produced it proved
to be the one missing. The contents
Of the purse were intact and it is
doubtful If there was a happier wo-
man in Augusta than the one in ques-
ton when she recovered her property.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
A Card

to refund the money on q 50-cent bottle
OF Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tar IL il
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
satisfactory or money refunded.
Rowditch- " ebster Co., jackson Bros.
Kfnsman Pharmacy, c. III. Beane,
Arthur Tetreault. Chas. Ward & Co.
Willis r. Partridge. John Coughlin,
Temple Pharmacy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

The st. Marks Parish house was the
scene of festivity Tuesday evening,
the occasion being the last of series
of subscription dances which have
been given there during the winter,
and it might also be added that the
dance was the best one yet given. A
merry party of young people assem-
bled and to the music by Dennis or
chestra the hours passed all too quick
ly. Light refreshments We're served
during the evening
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Mrs. Eta Blake has returned from
New York City where she has been in
the interest of the Russell & Weston
Co. She attended the Memo Hygienic
Fashion Institute conducted by that
we'll known concern. She has also
studied the ideas. first hand, of all the
foremost designers and is now ready
to meet and show the ladies of Au-
gusta all the newest achievements of
Corsetry.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Augusta people in general will re-
gret to learn that ]. Frank Pierce is
confined to his home on Green street
by an attack Of acute indigestion
which he suffered Monday afternoon.
He was reported Tuesday, however, to
be improving.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

F. w. Mcnamara. formerly of Au-
gusta but who is now located at Pow
ell River, British Columbia, arrived in
town Monday afternoon. called here
by the death Of his wife, the late
Theresa NJ. which occurred Feb. 9.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

In preparation for the annual inspec-
tion Trinity Commandery, No. :, X. T.,
will hold drill at 730 this wednesday
evening officers and members are
requested to report in fatigue with
sword and belt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

S. P. Richardson, member of the
Grange at Vassalhoro who was in this
city Monday for the purpose Of attend
ing the banquet at the Augusta House
rendered the Grange representatives
by the Augusta Board of Trade. re-
turned home Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Night Officer John Burke of the Au-
gusta police force received word early
Tuesday morning that ne is again
a grandpa" a daughter having been
born late Monday evening to Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Burke at their home in
Waterville. Both mother and child
are reported to be doing we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
Changes at Hospital.

Dennis Pheeney of Co. X has been
admitted to the hospital for treatment.
The following have been sent to
companies from the hospital: Hughie
A. Warren and John j. Mcguire to
Co. B, and John Brennan to Co. Z.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Merrill r. Bigelow. memoer Oh 'ne
Senior class at Cony High scnooi' Is
confined to his home on Patterson
street with a severe attack or the
r1umpS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Among the intentions of marriage
which have this week been recorded at
the office of the city clerk are, those of
Charles Henry Flanders Of Northport
and Effie Leayitt Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

A. P. Haskell of Windsor. who was
In the city Monday night for the pur-
pose of attending the board of trade
banquet at the Augusta House, re-
turned Tuesday to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Charles Dorrnan of New York City,
who was recently called to Chelsea to
attend the funeral of relative and
who also has been visiting friends in
this city, returned Tuesday. to his
home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
No,land cranoe. East Livermore.

their visit to Norland Grange Feb. IA In
spite of the storm Saturday forenoon
around 80 of them came down on tn
early train and it looked at Qne time as
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Melville r. Sawtelle. grand warder
of tho Grand Commandery of Maine, K
T.. left Tuesday on Train io2 Tor
Bath. where he went for the purpose
of assisting In the inspection OF Dun
lar, Comma ndery X. T.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Frank Blanchard of Waterville was
In the city Tuesday on matters of
business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

John Mclaughlin of South Windsor
was in town for q portion of the day
Tuesday on a business trip
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

F. S. Walker of Mt. Vernon was in
the city for portion of the day Tues
day on a combined business and pleas
ure trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

T. II. Herscm Of Oakland who had
been in the city on matters of bust
ness returned home Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Arthur Piper of Windsorville was
among the business visitors Tuesday
in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

The Cecilia Club will hold it's fourth
recital at 10 o'clock this morning, at
Library hall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
LOCAL NOTICE.

The Titcomb League Of the Bolton
Hill school will hold Whist Party,
Box Social and Dance at Robbins
hall, Bolton Hill Friday evening, Feb.
20. Whist, 10 cents; dancing, 10
cents. Ladies please bring plain
boxes. Three prizes given for whist.
If stormy held Monday evening.
feb18d3t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

All the churches of Augusta and
Hallowell having come together on the
Everybody at church" movement for
next Sunday. Feb. 22nd, it is incumbent
upon the citizens of these two cities to
express their approval of and sympa-
thy with this movement by being pres
ent, if possible, on that day at some
service in one of the churches. None
of us would wish a permanent resi-
dence in a churchless city. If we be-
lieve that the church is an essential
factor in the welfare and progress of
the city and the State, let us express
this belief by our presence in one of
the local churches next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

The w. c. r. u. will observe Fran
cis Willard memorial day at 2.30 on
Wednesday afternoon at the rooms
on Water street. Mrs. Florence Long
fellow will have charge OF the pro-
gram
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

D. S. Clement of Winthrop was in
the city Tuesday on matters of bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Albert Brown of South Vassalboro
was in town for a short time Iuesday
on a combined business and pleasure
nil
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Mrs. J. w. Dean OF MI. vernon Was
in the city for part of the oas
Tuesday visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

DR.. l.. L. Mann has moved his Of
fee to 157 Water street, over Murphy s
drug store. Office hours, 10 to IL A
NJ, 2 to 4 and Z to P. M. feb11dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Cortland Taber of West Windsor
was in the city for prlef perioo
Tuesday ON matters or business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Josenh Croteau, formerly of tbs city
now living at Brunswick, was d JUS
mess visitor Tuesday IN town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Gertrude f. Moore announces that
she has re-opened hair dressing par
lors at 243 Water street, up one fight
two doors north from electric waiting
room. Tel. 496-J. feb13dt1
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Lorenzo howe Oh
Chelsea were in town Tuesoay VISIT
ing friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

The North Augusta Grange will pre-
sent 1.-The Country Doctor" Wednes.
day evening, Feb. is. at the North Au.
gusta Grange hall. followed by a so,
cial dance. feb1sd3t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Linwood Sabins of China was among
the business visitors Tuesday In the
CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
LOCAL BRIEFS.

DR.. o. c. s. Davies went Tuesday to
Windsorville on matters of business.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-20
SWEATER SHOULD BE LONG
Softest OF Wool Are These Com
Portable Garments.

From over the Atlantic sweaters
have come for women that are daz-
cling with their vivid brilliancy Of
color.
The new imported wooden sweaters
are not knitted out OF rough, wiry wool
or in ribs. The wool used is soft as
silk to the touch and the stitch Is just
the plain knitting stitch. They are
for the most party very long. com
ing well down orer the hips.
They seem to have taken their col
ors from the most vivid sunsets. Vel
low. orange, purple, metallic green's
abound. A striking orange model has
q rolling collar striped with black. A
cap and a scarf Of the striped orange
and black go with the sweater.
A shining purple silk model has a
ringing of knitted silk in vivid orange
in the smae stitch and weight as the
purple outside. The rolling collar and
revers show the orange lining. These
double ply sweaters are reversible.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-20
BLACK POPULAR IN PARIS
Distinctive Color Has a Vogue That It
Appears impossible To In Any
Way Weaken.

Black satin and chantilly is a favo-
rte combination for visiting dresses
when the fur coats are removed. At
matinees the black satin dress is very
popular.
The skirt Is very narrow. opening
1t the feet, and the tunic is draped
about the bust and hips, finishing with
four or five narrow %lounces in fine
black lace. The neck and sleeves are
In black or white Malines net, rams
parent. with a small pleating at the
elbows and in. the long opening at the
bust. A bow Of black velvet at the
throat Is an improvement
Transparent effects upon the arms
are to be seen In bright red tulle, with
a dress in the same vivid coloring In
brocaded satin. One Of the big Paris
dressmakers is making his new even
Ing dresses with these long wing
sleeves in transparent tulle, weighted
With glands Of beads Since he has
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-20
OLD TIMES AND NEW
Fiji Islands of Present Is Unlike
Those of the Past.
Once the Abode Of Bloodthirsty and
G%Iuttonous Cannibals, Is Today Un-
der White Mans Influence,
Place Where Strangers Are Safe.

New York.-In the popular MIND the
Fiji islands-stuck somewhere of In
the vast South seas-are still the lurk-
ing place of giant cannibals. And we
are apt to think of the Fill himself
as a black, bushy-headed, ring-nosed
savage, l%ourishing a frightful war
club, and dancing naked about a heap
of well-picked human bones. It's all
the Fits fault, too, if we think thus
of him, for he is a man with a lurid
past
For years all news from Fiji bris-
tied with tales Of butchery, human
sacrifice, and widows strangled to
death. The first Fiji chief ever to
visit America was sullen old Ven
dovi-who vas brought around the
kee corvet Vincennes, years ago, to
stand trial for killing and eating a
party of American sailors who had
landed on his island. n away back
in 1910, when American ships ruled
the sea n Uncle Sam made the first
survey Of the Fiji islands ever under
taken, our sailors found out for them
selves just how fully the Fijians de-
served the terrible reputation they en-
1oyed.
At hat time, and for long after
ward, these islands were u%ndoubted-
ly the abode OF the most bloodthirsty
and %gluttonous cannibals which it
ever became civilized mans duty to
subdue. The cheapest thing In Fiji
was human life. While villages were
killed off, merely to furnish meat for
some tribal feast. Living men were
used as rollers for launching e
and heavy war canoes, their lives be-
ing crushed out to appease the gods
who looked after navigation, and it
was a common practice to bury men
alive under the foundations OF new
houses and temples. When a great
man died his wives, friends, and some
times even his mother, willingly came
forward and were strangled to death
beside the dead mans bier. Captain
Cook visited the islands in 1878. but
for nearly a hundred years afterward
these wild orgies continued, and the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-20
BEADS HAVE a WIDE VOGUE
All Sorts and Descriptions Are Being
Worn WIKI the Various Cos
tunes Of the Day.

There is a craze for beads just at
present. At one time, and that not
long ago, w~ell-dressed women refused
to adorn themselves with anything 50
gaudy and merely glass. Now. how
ever, glass beads r essential, unless
one can afford strings upon strings or
genuine stones. The glass beads are
beautifully cut and can be had In
many lovely colors. Strings OF them
are worn to match the gowns. Com
position beads, such as imitation coral
in pink, red and white, and beads OF
smoked amber, are much worn. The
latest to be had is beads made Of
wood.
One can often get better beads and
more inexpensive necklaces by buy
ing a quantity Of loose beads in the
art needlework stores. Very often
they have there sample necklaces
made up and it Is a very simple mat
ter to copy them. If n Is original
a necklace can, fortunately, be made
that will far outshine any Of those
that can be bought
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-20
[RQD1lBI
DRY MASH OF GREAT VALUE
Meat or Green Cut Bone Should 30
Kept In Front Of Laying Hens at
All Times During Winter.

The feeding of dry nash to the lay
Ing stock means much toward the in
creased production of eggs. During
the winter months about one-fifth OF
the entire ration consumed by the hem
should consist of meat in some form
If they are expected to do their BEST
and the feeding of dry mash offers an
excellent opportunity to give the meat
or green cut bone so that it will be
evenly distributed and proportioned to
the hen. This form of food should be
kept constantly in front Of the hens
unless you feed wet mash, in which
case they should be used on alternate
days.
The dry mash should consist of two
parts bran, one part middlings, one
part meal and one part beef scrap and
green cut bone. To this may be added
if desired n part ground oats. The
mash food should be fed in hoppers,
specially prepared and not placed in
open troughs, as by the latter method
the hens will waste almost as much as
they will eat. The dry mash food Is
naturally eaten slowly by the hens
and at a time when they have no grain
food that can be scratched from the
litter
AS the dry mash is consumed much
more slowly than is the wet all the
particles Of meat or bone will be best
preserved in it and therefore more
evenly proportioned than is possible
In the wet mash. The slow eating is
also of benefit to the hen in many
other a
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-20
IN HORSESHOE DESIGN
NOVEL LITTLE CUSHION TO HOLD
THE SAFETY PINS.
Something That Anyone Can Make,
and the Finished Article viii BE
an Ornament to Any
Roudoir.

A novel little cushion, specially suit.
able for safety pins, is shown in the
accompanying sketch. and as II is
made in the form Of a horseshoe. it
should bring good luck to It's posses.
sor.
In making it, in the first place a
piece of stiff cardboard must be cut
out in the shape Of a horseshoe, and
well padded with cotton wool on that
side which is to be the front, and then
covered with grey silk. The edges
are next neatly finished off with a
scarlet silk cord, and at the top of the
shoe there is a smart bow of scarlet
ribbon with a loop arranged above
1t, by which the cushion may be sus-
pended from a nail in the wall.
Other effective combinations in
which this little cushion might be car
ried out are blde silk with ribbon and
cord of the same color, but in a darker
shade or green silk, with ribbon and
cord of an old gold color, or it would
look pretty made entirely in one shade
OF almost any delicate color. A ring
to hang it up by may take the place
OF the ribbon If preferred.
No. 2 shows a very pretty and use
fui s~afety-pin holder, and Is easily
made from a yard of ribbon and five
brass rings. The ribbon should be a
pale tint, such as pale blue or a deli
cate pink, and it should be two inches
wide. Cover the rings with a double
crochet Of black silk, or they can be
covered by button-holing with black
silk. The ribbon is cut into Jour
strips, which are all different lengths.
such as -, 9, 6 and 3 inches respec-
lively. Sew a ring at the end of each
ribbon, the ribbon will have to be
slightly fulled. as the width of 1t will
be wider than the ring. Now take the
fodr pieces, neatly hem them at the
toy, n sew them together at the
top, SO that the longest piece of rib
bon is underneath all the rest, the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-20

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
The period of time 1t takes to hatch
eggs of the domestic hen Is q days.
according to Farmers bulletin 562 OF
the department Of agriculture. There
are two methods of incubation and
%brooding, namely, natural and artlh-
cial. In natural incubation n brood
ing the hen is allowed to sit on a
nest of eggs and brood or mother the
young chicks when Matched. The In
formation contained on this subject Is
based on the belief that the average
farmer has little use for In incubator
or brooder unless he intends to hatch
and real chicks unusually early in the
spring or in large numbers: therefore
only the natural method of incuba-
ton and brooding will receive atten-
ton at this time.
AS the time approaches for the hens
to become broody OF sit. IL care Is
taken to look in the nests 1t will be
seen that there r a few soft downy
feathers being left there by the hens;
also, the hens stay longer on the nests
when laying at this time, and on being
approached will quite likely remain
on the nest, ruffiing their feathers and
pecking at the intruder. When 1T is
noted that a hen sits IN the nest for
two or three nights In succession. she
is ready to be transferred to a nest
which should be prepared for her be-
forehand. This nest should be In a
box and composed OF straw, hay. or
chaff for nesting material. Pack this
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-20

shortest on top, and the other two in
similar order. Sew a ring to the top
OF the ribbons When they are put to-
gether.
The holder is now ready to receive
The safety-pins, four different sizes
can be hung. The top ribbon should
have the smallest size, and the largest
ribbon the largest.
The holder can be hung up by the
ring at the top; it will be found most
useful on the dressing-table glass.
Safety-pins are rather large to put on
the usual pincushion, in any case, it
does not allow of such choice as the
holder. The ribbon the holder is made
OF, should match or tone with the gem
eral color scheme of the room for
which it is intended. These holders
will be found a valuable addition to
baby's basket. and most useful when
on a Journey
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-20
HUNTERS KILL 1000 RABBITS
Work Of 80 Men In Seven Hours Wa
Against the Pest In State Of
Colorado.

Gault, Colo.-All Colorado records
for rabbit hunting were broken when
two parties of hunters went out to
clean up the country and came back
at the end of seven hours with 1000
rabbits. or at the rate Of 1000 an
hour.
There were Is men in each party,
and the campaign was decided upon
because the animals were eating large
quantities OF good hay, a valuable
commodity since the heavy snowfall.
which has sent the price soaring.
One farmer lost a total Of five tons
OF fine hay, which he might have sold
for nearly 500.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-20
summer resorts were gay and with
these sweaters during the past eason
To Protcet Curtains.

How not to muss panel lace SASH
curtains when the windows or sleep
ing rooms r opened at night has
been a problem Of many particular
housewives. About halfway up the
lower half Of the curtain sew a small
dress hook on either edge OF the cur
tain and n in the middle, IL there Is
heavy lace or strong material at that
point Beside the small ring screwed
into the wood rod of the window shade
for the pull cord crew a similar ring
into each end Of the rod, where it will
not be noticed. Catch the dress hooks
into the three corresponding rings on
the window shade and roll the latter
up as high as it Is desired to have the
window open. The crew rings can
be put into the window jamb If pre-
ferred.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-20

conquest of Fiji cost the civilized
world much money, and many a white
mans life.
Today over 100000 Fijians still in
habit those distant isles. Many of
their weird superstitions still prevail,
and on feast days the warriors paint
their faces, don their strange grass
kits and head-gear, and
go through their noisy, war-club
dances. But their wild cannibal feasts
are crimes CT the past, and 2 III! who
now strangled bis friends widow
would no doubt be promptly hang
ed. Probably no other savage race
responded SO quickly to the white
mans influence once they came
thoroughly under it-and today in the
Fiji islands a stranger may pass about
in perfect peace and security. The
reform of these cannibals Is a monu-
ment 20 missionary heroism, and to
the wise methods Of the British in
handling savage races. OF the 200 or
more islands in the group, 80 are in
habited, and on every one Of the 80
there stands an English Methodist
church!
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-20

will check the egg production and
prove detrimental to the health of the
flock.
With a good, clean and dry house
and plenty Of ~egg-making foods we
will get eggs. On farms where we
can feed a variety of grain foods and
a mash, once a day, composed of cut
clover or alfalfa, steamed and mixed
with bran, corn meal and green cut
bone. egg production is a simple mat
ter. Feed a tempting variety of grain
foods, green foods and meat foods
keep pure water before them and
keep the floors so clean that any part
may be used for a scratching floor
and you a rest assured that you
have done your part toward securing
winter eggs.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-02-20
SUCCESS IN PIGEON RAISING
Birds Confined In Houses Quickly Con-
tract Consumption n Die
Require Much Space.

Pigeons begin to lay two weeks after
mating. They lay two eggs, which
hatch in about Is days.
The old birds stop feeding the young
squad when the next pair hatch. Each
pair of birds should be provided with
two nests.
Pigeons cannot thrive unless they
nave a place in which to fly. Con-
fined in houses, they will quickly con-
tract consumption and die. Even in
the coolest weather they should be al
lowed to fly outdoors when they please
The breeding season is from March
to September. but extra good breeders
will produce young ten months in the
year.