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"Come now, Miss Kate, confess I caught

"Come now, Miss Kate, confess caught
you fairly"
II confess no such thing" she retorted
"It was very un-unfair, and it is pity you
did not linger few minutes longer at the
door. You know the old saying, Listeners
never hear" etc.
"What Would you have continued in
that strain? How unfortunate that I should
have interrupted you! But will hear the
rest when you have both the inclination and
the opportunity to indulge me. Won't you
forgive my un-untair eaves.dropping, and
sing for me?"
He took her hand unforbidden, and led her
to the piano. Mildred and Henriette followed
as Kate said entreatingly-
"Do Eta, come and find the libretto Of
Don Pasquale. promised to sing the noe
turne with Mr.. Waldemar when he came again,
and have not the least idea where it is"
She sat down upon the piano-stool and be-
gan playing arpeggios with mastery hand,
while keeping up sort of conversation with
Waldemar, half jesting, but betraying an un'
dertone offceling. Presently Henriette found
the desired volume, and the Duet began. Mil
dred listened as if her very breath were sus-
pended. She had never heard such tones as
now rose in waves of melody within that dar-
kened room, where the gloom was scarcely
dispelled by the coal-6re upon the hearth.
She knew her cousin was singing, but she only
heard that fute-like voice, which kept re-
peating the soft Italian refrain.
Alexis Waldemar knew the power Of his
voice-that sometimes it had conquered when
the fascination Of eyes remained powerless-
and as he turned from the passionate south
ern face beside him and the full lips yet vibra-
ting with last appeal, to the delicate profile
which shone as star on the dark background,
an indefnable thrill of some new emotion
made him pause for moment in unaccus.
toned silence. ,.; go: .'. .-'
Satiated with worldly pleasure at the age
of twenty-six, his experience would have put
to the blush many so-called :"men of the
world )" and now ennuys beyond expression at
the finale of a recent Irritation, he welcomed,
with the relish ofa gourmand, the appearance
of new and untried delicacy. Yet he was
not wholly bad-hearted; only, as was said in
extenuation of his faults hundred times a
day, 'only selfish and spoilt." What an ex-
cuse for rational beings to make forany wrong
doingl . 49,. ISL ....
The last note still fingered on the air when
Mildred heard her name called. Signor Ba-
rilli had arrived, and the hour for her first
lesson. Mr.. Waldemar reluctantly took leave,
saying, as he did So .-s. .. :.
ri shall not forego the pleasure promise
myself, Miss Weir, in hearing you sing very
soon," and teacher and pupil were left alone.
fro BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
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AWoNDERFUL MANUFA Glory -Krupp's
great iron works at Essen, Germany, cover
nearly eight square miles, and one and a half
miles are under cover. They furnish employ
ment to 10000 men, who do their work under
a discipline as strict as that Of the military
service. Castings weighing forty tons have
been made several times in these works, and
ten and twelve ton blocks are everyday
sights, There are fortyTnine hammers in the
works, Of which four or FIVE are twenty-five
tons, three or foul" fifteen tons, and large
number FIVE and ten tons. The greatest of
all the hammers is wonder, and cost. $780,
900. It's foundations are one hundred feet
deep, consisting Of three tiers---the first con-
structed Of solid masonry, the second Of the
heaviest and stoutest oaks to be found in all
Germany, and the third Of cylindrical seq
ment of cast iron upon which the anvil block
rests The head Of the hammer weighs fifty
tons. It's face is Of steel, and in making it,
after the steel had been cast, and while it was
molten, cast iron was po|red into it from the
back. Everything that belongs to it, and to
the engine that operates it, is in duplicate and
triplicate. -Four steam cranes serve it, and
these are each tested to bear 200 tons, and
are intended to bear As tons ingots, which are
the largest cast. In 1866 $1,000 tons Of steel
were turned out from these works. All the
large German cannon are cast at these works.
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PUGNACITY OF HENRY CLAY.

Some of the most conspicuous Wings 10
Congress- becoming discontented with MIR.
Clay 3 imperious bearing and his determine
tior to push extreme measures, agreed to meet
at General SCOTS rooms at the Hope Club
for consultation. Mr.. Clay was not invited
to attend, nor was he apprised that the meet
ing was to be held !; but late in the evening the
fact came to his knowledge. Returning from
a whist party at Bodisco's, he knocked at
SCOTS quarters, and was ushered into the
room where the gentlemen were sitting. A
hawk in a dove.cote could not have created
greater CONSERVATION. He remained stand
ing, declining profered chair. CHANGING
from one part of the room to the other, and
glowering al every person present, he exclaim.
ed in loud voice, "Treason treason and in
the middle of the night. Play fair, Scott,
play fair" And he stalked away, paying no
attention to the attempts at explanation or
the denials that anything secret or unfair was
intended. Subsequently he was persuaded
that the only object of the meeting was to
consult upon the situation, and see if anything
could be decided to promote harmony in the
party and avert the peril impending. ~.
Mr.. Clay never forgave the gentlemen who
were instrumental in procuring the nomina-
ton of Harrison. He was confident that he
could have been elected by large majority,
and always distrusted the fidelity Of such Of
his friends as had acquiesced in the selection
of his rival. He was sore toward Scott, and
often expressed himself in contempt and de-
rision when the Generals name was mention:
ed. A card party given by General Macomb
waslargely attended by themost distinguished
gentlemen in Washington. Mr.. Clay came
in at late hour, leaning o. the arm of SEN
ator Mangum. AS he entered the room his
attention was attracted to whist table that
happened to be made up Of politicians under.
stood to be especially friendly to Webster and
Scott. Among them were Edward Curtis,
George Evans and Ogden Hoffman. Mr..
Clay had been dining with party Of friends,
and was not in the most placid frame of mind.
Approaching these gentlemen, he broke out
upon them as follows: "You manufacturers
Of public opinion-you makers of Presidents,
who assume to control all mankind-what
mischief are you now Matching? He spoke
in loud tone, and was heard all over the
room. General Scott came up at the moment,
and Mr.. Clay turned upon him, accosting him
in sneering and insulting tone: "And here's
the redoubtable General himself. He was
fool enough to suppose that he could be made
President of the United States" at the same
time putting his hand not in most gentle man
ner on SCOTS shoulder. The General, quite
perturbed, shrank from the contact, remark
ing, "You forget that is my wounded arm"
"You are rotten all over," was the reply.
Mr.. Mangum led Mr.. Clay from the room,
and there the affair ended for the time. Some
correspondence ensued, and serious consequent
ces were apprehended. But friends inter
posed, and Mr.. Clay, who was capable of
magnanimous concession when conscious Of
being in the wrong, made satisfactory
apology. ..
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A. T. STEWARDS New PALAcE.-Stewart's
marble building on Fifth avenue, which he
has erected for home, is approaching COM
pletion. It is nearly furnished, and will be
ready for occupancy early in the Spring 1t
is, without question, the most superb private
residence in the country. il has cost three
million without the furniture. The most GEL
ebrated artists have been over three years in
frescoing the ceilings. The frescoes are une-
qualed except those in the Prince Albert ball.
room at Buckingham Palace. This sty le of
the building has been adopted, because Stew
art intends to donate it to the city for gal
lery when he gets through with it. 1t is Sc
pulchral place, with stone floors and stone
stairs, nay, requiring fire in summer and
winter to keep it habitable Mrs. Stewards
room is an exception. The wood work on her
suit alone cost $4,000. Every room has
carpet imported and made to 6t it, and the
color of each room is different. The doors
are solid rosewood, with silver trimmings, and
it cost $500 to hang each door in the parlor.
The picture gallery is complete. Several pic
lures have cost over $4,000. The two most
celebrated are "The Prodigal Son" and "The
New England Thanksgiving Dinner" The
water-works are marvels of elegance and of
ingenious contrivance. After the parlors, the
two most celebrated rooms in the house are
"Gen. Grants room," which is fitted up with
great elegance, for Mr.. Stewart and the Presi-
dent are great friends then comes the ''ser-
wants parlor." That IS fitted up more gor-
geously than any gentleman's parlor that I
have seen in this city. Curtains, mirrors, i'm
ported carpets, elegant chairs covered with
red leather, and pictures adorn the room.
Huge ranges, and every conceivable modern
convenience, can be found in the kitchen.
The doors are barred against visitors general.
ly, and the house when done is not to be put
on exhibition.-Ne,1 York Letter. e
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my dear brother, THAT my chief anxiety tor
Mildred lies in the fact of her extremely ner.
vous temperament She is so sensitive to sur
rounding circumstances that I dread to see
her subjected to any exciting influence"
believe me, 1 will guard her as far as lies
in my power. Butdo not befearful. Mildred
will be to US as our own child, and the same
care taken of her. 1t is of course impossible
for me to see much of my family, as l am con-
fined to my Office during the entire day and
often till late at night but Marian and the
girls will devote themselves to her know"
II have no doubt of it" Mrs. Weir returned
warmly and Mildred entering at that mo-
ment, the conversation dropped.
Early next morning, the carriage, which
was to convey them to the nearest railroad
station, stood at the door. This was no small
Journey, as Bayou La Fourche lay remote
from the great routes of travel. The luggage
securely fastened, the coachman on the box,
Mildred's maid, who was to accompany her,
seated beside him in evident satisfaction-the
announcement was made that all was ready,
and the ladies came out together upon the
wide colonnade. Mildred's arms were locked
closely around her mother, and the tears were
gathering in her eyes but she repressed them
with great effort, and said in tone of forced
gaiey:
"Now, dear mamma, I shall write you at
once and tell you of our safe arrival-of Sig
nor Barilli's waxed mustaschios, and the other
grand sights of the city. Pray, aunty, do
not let mamma imagine all sorts of miafor-
tunes. I am quite sure"-and she utterly
failed
As the carriage drove down the long ave-
nue-whose white line was visible for miles,
winding away between level fields of cotton
and sugar cane-the two sisters stood for some
moments watching it in silence.
"Gone from us at last!" the mother MUIR
INJURED as if thinking aloud; "and God alone
knows how and when she may return"
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STRENGTH OF G1BRALTAR.-Until you set
foot on Gibraltar you can form no idea of its
impregnability. Very properly its real
strength cannot be seen from ship in the
bay. Only when you land do you find the
sea-wall bristles with heavy guns and groans
beneath piles of ball ; only as you traverse its
Aanks do you see how formidable breech-load-
ers peep from every available chink, and pow
erful mortars lurk behind every convenient
embankment. And not till you penetrate
the body of the rock do you get anyjust no.
ton of the marvellous piece of military engi.
neering exhibited in its @galleries." These
are tunnels excavated from the solid rock
parallel to its outer side, but some thirty feet
therefrom, and large enough to drive car.
riage through. They are in two tiers, and
comprise total length of nearly three miles.
At every thirty feet or so along them spacious
embrasures are outhswn, that terminate in
commanding portfolios, which look, to a
spectator outside the rock, like swallows nest
holes in sand-clif: These embrasures con-
tain heavy guns, always standing ready for
action, with powder magazines hard by.
From the PORTFOLIOS beautiful peeps of the
bay and the Spanish continent are obtained.
Out of these on the north side, you look down
upon a-halfsandy, halfgrassy fiat, perhaps
half a mile long, and as wide or wider, con.
Meeting the. rock with the main land, and
separating the bay from the Mediterranean.
Two lines of sentry-boxes-one at the rock
and the other at the distant end-mark the
boundaries of British and Spanish land, and
between these lines is the neutral ground"
The guns of the quarried embrasure, and those
hidden cannon that stud the western and
southern slopes of the rock, cover the neigh
and straits; ; and the, strengthening work is
ever going on by the forti6cstion Of new points
that from time to time appear vulnerable.
The eastern side of the rock requires no pro-
lection. It is forbidding wall, with great
saud-slope in one place but with no foothold
for anything more than 2 few fshermen's huts
near the waters edge. '' .,.g ,.
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b9-The original of the phrase, the "goose
hangs high;' is said to be "the goose honks
high, y rafsrring to the cry of the wild goose
during its migratory, flights. When the
weather. is pleasant, and the prospect tavora'
BILE, the birds fly high, and hence the signlt'
nance of the phrase. /, ~ r.a .erj.d~ .G.
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round with strings, is placed under loaded
box like common mangle, by the motion of
which, backward and forward, for two or
three days, the needles are rubbed against one
another, and the whole come out clean and
bright. Lastly, they are picked and sorted,
the heads all one way, ready for sale.
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s@- A woman, wise in her way, says: 81
meyer dress much for the theatre, because
every one is looking at the play; but no
one is more particular about their dress at
church," ........ - 80 .... .......
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MISTAKES IN THE USE OF FERTILIZERS -
The cause of failure in the use Of concentrated
fertilizersi is often due to the manner in which
they are applied. It is difficult for those who
have been accustomed to use bulky manures
to realize that the full fertilizing potency Of a
bushel of animal excrement may be held in a
large tablespoon, and that a handful of the
one adds to plant structures as decidedly as
several shovels full of the other. A full dose
Of opium given to patients furnishes quite
dark, bulk ky powder, or pill but if we sepa-
rate the alkaloidal principle upon which its
hypnotic power depends, we have only little
white powder which breath of wind may
blow away. The one.eighth grain powder
will effect the human organism as powerfully
as ten times the weight of opium. If we are
so forgetful of "potencies' as to administer as
much of the white concentrated powder as of
the bulky dark one, we destroy our patients
life, or at least do great injury to his health.
So, in the use of genuine Superphosphate, or
Guano, or Ground Bones and Ashes, we for
get their power, and apply too much, or ap-
plying them directly, we endanger the life of
our plants. ".... .rf
An experiment made upon corn furnishes
an illustrative case in point. At the time of
planting upon a field divided by a narrow
strip Of sward land we directed that on one
side tablespoonful of the mixed Bone and
Ashes should be placed in each hill, and we'll
covered with the soil upon the other, four
rows we're to be treated similarly, and upon
the remainder, the hills should receive dou-
BILE quantity. It was curious to observe the
effect. The first field and four rows were re-
markably thrifty. The corn came up we'll
and manifested remarkable vigor from the
start.
On the other hand the over.dosed corn ap-
peared for long while as if paralyzed by
some wasting disease. It could not bear up
so much Of good thing More fire ammonia
was formed at the start than could be appro.
priated by the tender plants, and many of
them perished from over-stimulation and heat
produced by the Preventative changes and the
active bodies in contact. The corn that sur.
vived grew finally and afforded large yield.
Now, if this had happened in the course OF
our regular Agricultural labors, and without
any understanding Of the fertilizing substance
used, it is probable it would have been con-
demnedas worthless article This has been
the case with hundreds of experiments, and,
indeed, it has natural conclusion to reach.
But we must learn to reason, learn to have
patience, learn the character of the substance
we employ upon our lands We must be
careful how we reach conclusion; we must
examine closely to see if it is based on correct
grounds. There are we'll established princi-
Piles in Agriculture, let us cling to them, and
when we get results that are puzzling or par
adoxical, we must study causes, and not Judge
hastily.-Erchanqe
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Is a powerful Tonic, specially adapted for use in
Spring, when the Languid and Debilitated system
needs strength and Vitality it will give vigor to the
feeble, strength to the weak animation to the detect
cd activity to the sluggish, rest to the weary quiet
to the nervous. and health to the infirm.
a. IL Is south American plant, which, according to
the medical and scientific periodicals of London and
Paris, possesses the MOST POWERFUL Tonic prop
critics known to MATERIA MEDICA, and Is wen
known in ITS native country having wonderful cur-
atise Qualities and has been loug used as specific
IN an cases OF Impurities of the Blood Deranqenient
o. ne Lcer and Spleen, Tunsors, Dropsy, Poverty
o. ne BLOOD, Debility, Weakness OF tie fntestiaes
Uterine or Urinary Organs.
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ONE evening while the Count D. Artois and
the Duke De Charities were playing very deep
with Gen. Smith at Paris, a petition was
brought up from the widow of French
officer, stating her various misfortunes and
praying relief; plate was handed round,
and each put in one, two or three Louis d'ors
but when it was held to Gen. Smith, who
was just going to throw for stake of five hun
dred Louis d'ors, he said, ''stop moment il
you please. sir; here goes for the widow" The
throw was successful and he instantly swept
the whole into the plate and sent it down to
the widow. The above anecdote is fact and
deserves to be recorded in honor of the be
neVOlent pamester
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LNOR SALE IN GORHAM-The desirable
II residence of the late Capt. John Farnham. with
fine lott will be sold at aargain; within three min
utes walk of the Depot, Stores and Churches. In
quire of A. f. GERRISH, Portland, or X. G. HARD
NC, Gorham, Me. my25MW&Stf
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Ayers Cherry PectOraI
For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs.
such as Coughs, Colds, WhOoping Cough J.,
Bronchitis, Asthma and Consumption.

THE FEW Compositions
which have won the conf
dence of mankind and
become household words
among not only one but
many nations, must have
extraordinary virtues. Per-
haps no one ever secured so
wide a reputation or main
tanned it SO long as AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL. 1t
has been known to the pub
lie about forty years, by a
long continued series of
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Notice to RuiIderS

1919 ~ proposals will be received until June IL
It. 40 e; al clock p m at the office of A. M Pull
ser IN lewiston for the Stone work by the ward the
DrIck work Dy the Thousand and for the Garne,nter
posas will be received for the whole or any .. ro %
said work. The work is to be performed IN 3 "a
ance with plans and specifications be seen a. ~
office of Chas F. Douglass, Lewiston ON and IN
Monday, June Sd, 1879. The right to reject anv or
all of said bids is reserved Sd. 10y VI
A. NJ. PULSIFER, Clerk
Little Androseoggin Water Power Co.
Lewiston, May rs, 1872. JUDD t15tb
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|E
Trains From Portland. .
Passenger trains leave Portland for Bangor, No.
., might express via Augusta) at 1890 a. m. Brun-
at Bangor 80 a. m. Connecting with E. & N A.
Railway train for Houlton Calais, St. John and Hal
flax. -
No. 10. Leaves Portland at 200 a. m. Arrives
at lewiston via Danville :55, Brunswick 30 Bath
900, there connecting with Knox & Lincoln Rail-
road 1or Damariscotta, Rockland, &c.) Arrives at
Augusta 1880 a. m.
No. ,. Leave Portland at 100 D. M. Lewiston
VIA Danville 80, Readeld 49, Kendalps Mills no.
Brunswick 2:30, Bath 80; there connecting with
the Knox and Lincoln railroad for Damariscotta,
kockiand, &c); Augusta 100, Kendalls Mills 10
Skowhegan 80, Dexter u.s. Arrives at Bangor AZ
P M, connecting with train on E. & N. A. Railway,
for Odtown and Mattawamkeag. n
- NO. l. Leaves Portland at 5:15 p. m. Arrives at
Brunswick $685. Lewiston via Brunswick As Bath
7:1O and Augusta S:15 p. m.
No. 1G. Leaves Portland at s :O5 D. n for Lew
lston VIA Danville, arriving at Lewiston $50 This
train connects with p m. train from Boston,
Trains Due at Portland.
No. l.. Leaves Augusta at 5:45 a. M. Bath :45.
rives at Portland 8: 80 a. m. -
No; 8. Leaves Bangor at 8 10 a. M, Dexter :15,
Skowhegan $40, WatervilIe 1O:45 Augusta ii AS,
Brunswick 49, Bath 100, Readfeld II 40 Lewiston
l2:5O. Arrives at Portland 2:55 p. m.
No.9. Leaves Augusta at p. m, Bath 5, Bruins
wick 6:25, Lewiston (via Danville) 5. Arrives at
Portland 6: AS p. m. iI7, - ~
No. =. Night Express from st. john, leaves
Bangor p M. Watervile 9:23 Augusta 10 15 Bruins
wick II 40, Bath p. m, (remaining at Brunswick
until IL :45. Arrives at Portland at a. m
Passengers from Portland for Dover and Foxcroft
are ticketed through Fare $500. A good line of
Stages connest at Dexter with the IT'S D. M train
arriving at Dover and Foxcrot at or about 100 % m
Leave Dover and F0xcroft at or about g. 80 a. M.
Connecting at Dexter with the SIS a. M train for
Boston $3.50. r' "
Stages for Guiford, Abbott, Monson and NIoosehead
Lake, leave Dexter at HOO a. m. Connecting with
the Night Express from Portland.
Through Tickets are sold in Portland for Hamilton
Calais and st. john for $500; and to Halifax for
J. M. LUNT, General Superintendent.
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SPECIAL NOTICE!

TO Owners of Lots i'm Evergreen Ccme-
terry.
VIE commissioners have fixed upon the very low
Il price of One Dollar lot for keepng the same
In hrst rate condition through the season.
Payment to be made to the City Treasurer in adj
vance, and 1t is hoped that all persons having an in
terest will avail themselves of this privilege.
JAMES BAILEY
y. 5. PALMER
,,,, c. +. JOSE,
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MEDICAL.
SECRET MEDICAL COUNSELLOR

100 pages and IL illustrative engravngs new
medical work, written by DIR. F. Halock who has
had success in the treatment Of diseases which
are described in this work than perhaps ever fell 70
the lot OF mortal man. 1t treats On Lost Manhood
Nervous and General Debility, Seminal Weakness
and all diseases of the Generative Organs in both
sexes, Sent FREE on receipt of stamp Address
HALLOCK MEDICAL INSTITUTE, 143 Court St,
Boston, Mass. w
n. B.-Dr. Hallock, who is the Chief Consulting
Physician of the Institute, can be consulted person
ally or by mail. mch26d3m P''''"
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ETS her patent Cement Pipe Machinery from
" Portland, Me. jun7eod1w
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the subscrib
~ er has been duly appointed and taken upon him
self the trust of Administrator of the estate of
ABIGAIL CHASE late of Portland ls.
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds AS the law directs. All persons having de-
mands upon the estate of said deceased are required
70 exhibit the same and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to make payment to }'7T9
SAMUEL CHASE, Admir-
Portland, April I'd, 1872. ap5d3w : -