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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-15
Measuring the Height of Trees.

In his tale of 'TMonsieur Violent" Cap
tain Marryatt tells us, as an instance of the
great aptitude for applying simple rules
possessed by the Shoshone Indians, that
when they desired to measure the height of
tree at any time when it's shadow was
cast on the ground, they used to place a
stick of given length into the ground,
and then calculating the difference be-
tween the length of its shadow and its act
ual height, and applying the same to the
shadow of the tree, they ascertained its
correct height thus unknowingly working
out a sum in the rule of three ANY person
however ill-informed, might easily get at
the exact height of tree when the sun
shines, or during bright moon-light,Lby
marking two lines on the ground three
feet apart, and then placing sSin the ground
on the line nearest to the sun stick that
shall stand exactly three feetsout of 9the
soil. When the end of the shadow of the
stick exactly touches the further line then
also the shadow of the tree will be exactly
in length the same measurement as its
height. OF course in such case the sun
will be at an exact angle of45o. Measure
ments of this kind would best be effected
in the summer, when the SUM is powerful
has reached to good height intol the
heavens, and when the trees are clothed
with living green so as to cast .dense
shadow. To many to whom this idea
might not have occurred, it might be made
annually a matter of interest, thus on
warm summer days to take the height of
prominent trees and so toIcompare notes
of growth from year to year.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-15
ChangIng Seed Potnt0es.

In answer to correspondent, the Cot
tage Gardener says Every fourth or fifth
year we consider it desirable to have a
change of seed potatoes butif you change
the ground repeatedly, and that very con
siderably, you will gain little, if anything,
by a change Of seed, for you obtain the ben
eft Of IL annually, though not to such an
extent as if you were to have fresh seed
from a distance.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-15
Farming in Louisiana,

An occasional correspondent, writing
from Morehouse Parish, represents that in
that section, the present generation of la
borers viii not realize that the land now
needs different and more thorough culti-
walton than when new and so are likely to
go on, to the end of life, making corn
and cotton, just as old masters did when
they we're young" Last season on place
which he superintended, he made, from 150
acres planted in cotton, 175 bales; but
other places worked by him, to which he
could not give personal supervision, did
not yield half so we'll
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-15
Water for Hoses.

A writer in the Agrtculturist says: This
summer my horses got badly run down.
We fed them literally, but they did not eat
well. They had no appetite, no digestion,
and no strength and spirit They came
home at noon and at night tagged out, and
their nights rest did not refresh them
sawed a barrel in two and placed the ends
on the platform of the pump. These are
for watering the horses. Into one of them
we put pailful of corn meal and mix
ed it with the water. The horses at first
did not like it, and would only drink little
when very thirsty. After they had drank
what they would they were allowed pure
water. In very few days, however, they
drank this corn meal soup with relish,
and in less than week there was a decided
change for the better in the appearance of
all the horses. We do not let them eat the
meal, but merely let them drink the meally
water. / have no doubt it is as good for
them as plate of good soup is for tired
and hungry man before dinner. 1t seems
to stimulate the appetite and aid digestion.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-15
Orange Trees.

The orange, though most generous of
trees, is the most jealous of It's treasures.
Great pointed spears of an inch or two in
length, protect the access to the branches.
1t would be the work of time and skill to
rob an orange tree, and an offender trying
it in the dark might find himself punished
in the act.
The orange as taken from the tree is
hard and heavy, the skin brittle and crisp,
breaking if one tries to press it. A fresh
orange cannot be sucked-its rind is too
brittle. That capability of the orange is
wholly the result of the half-wilted state in
which it generally comes into market.
Could we possibly get them into New
York market as we take them from the
trees, they would forever drive out all
fruits that now bear the name. But very
few can reach the North in this condition,
and those generally are special orders or
presents to friends.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-15
The :. ParIOr Gem'' Piano,
Violin Strings.

II AIDES AND CHILDREN will find a
i ! splendid assortment Of shoes at the one
price store of y. Mortimer.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-15
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

We invite comnuntcattonstr from al personstoho are
interested IN matters properly belonging to this
department.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

The CENTAuR LINMENr-has cured-does
cure, and will cure more cases of Rheumatism
stiff joints, swel,ings and lameness upon man
and beast in one day, than all other articles
have in hundred years. One says-I have
not held pen in seven months-now am all
right" Another, that, 'The Centaur Lini-
ment cured frightful burn without scar
another. 1T restored to use hopelessly lame
horse, worth four hundred dollars, etc. Try It
once. 1t is a wonderful thing.
CHILDREN cRY-for Pitchers Castoria. 1t
regulates the stomach, cures wind colo and
causes natural sleep 1t is a substitute for
castor oil. mar13-eod1w&w1t
jon PRINTING. Every description II Jos
Printing executed promptly, and at the lowee.
prices, at the Daily Press Printing House, if
Exchange st. WM NJ. MARKS.
FoR all the complaints peculiar to females
DUroSco's Golden Pills, are invaluable.
marl2-eod3tSwlt
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

Scandalous-The friendship of two young
ladies is always plot against third one.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15
A FIRST CLASS NEWSPAPER.

The'Publishers congratulate themselves that their
efforts to make the PRESS acceptable to its patrons
appreciated from the conclusive fact that with
out special efforts Its list of subscribers has been
creased to greater extent during the last six
months than for any similar period the past six years
As an advertising medium the DAILY PRESS stands
first among Maine journals
TERMS: $S year in advance; 81 for six months
50 for three months.
Liberal commissions will be paid those who will
secure subscribers with prepaid subscriptions.
E7-Orders from News Dealers promptly filed.
Address
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

'Ttit be thou" is the Greed of Doubt;
"Lord, save ep' is the Creed of Faith.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

'sInquirer' The phrase "even to the Bit
ter end" does not originate from the cucum-
ber, as that is generally quite uneven, and
largest in the middle.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

The fashionable evening gloves are of soft
peau de Suede, with six or eight buttons.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

1t was Charles Lamb who said of the "wa-
ter cure" system, that it was neither new nor
wonderful, for it is as old as the deluge,
which, in my opinion killed more than it
cured.''
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15
Wanted.

A PLEASANT room on Spring st., or vicinity,
IA furnished or unfurnished. Without board.
jan10tt Z Address BOX 1885,
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

The President has Wisely refused to call an
extra session of Congress, for the purpose of
making an appropriation to furnish the Con-
gressional Globe with Illustrations by the pho
tolithographic process.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

To be bodily tranquil, to speak little and to
digest without effort are absolutely necessary
to grandeur of mind or OF presence, or to
proper development of genius.-IBalzac.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

Prosperity is said to be more trying than
adversely, theory which most people are
willing to accept without trial; but few men
stand the drying out of the natural sap of
their greenness in the artificial heat of city
life This, be it noticed, is nothing against
the drying and seasoning process; character
must be put into the crucible some time. and
why not in this world? A man who cannot
stand seasoning will not have high market
value in any part Of the universe.
Backlog studies' By Warner.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

Alas! that learning should not save pig
from the auction block. The educated
pig" is to be disposed of at Washington for
non-payment of rent. Learning appears not
to be appreciated at the capital.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

Rochester has one gardener who hasn't
new variety of tomato for sale this Spring.
He thinks of quitting the business, however,
and accepting situation among Barnum's
moral young men, where he viii he out of
the reach of temptation to engage in the sale
of spurious vegetables. I1h1 90
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15
Saw GUNNER & Sharpener.

A CHEAP, simple, and durable Machine-easily
operated and running wheels from K inches to 12
K Inch.
Price ofMachine. - $15.
Wheels which bevelled, double bevelled and round
face from $$2.l2 to 1895, according to thick
ness. Heavier Machines $40 and 500, run
ming Wheels up to "a inches In diameter.
For illustrated Pamphlets or Photographs, address
ts THE -TANITE Co,
Stroudsburg Monroe Co., Pa.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15
Cord Wood Choppers Wanted.
GOOD CIIANCE-$i PER CORD

CtAsH every Saturday. Good boarding places near
" and chance to camp out. Fare laid on railroad.
Also Teams wanted TO haul out wood
Refers to W. H. Tuner Snpt. p. & K r r. Port
land. b. G. 10 RDAN,
feb15dtf Bar Mills.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

An important contribution to the medical
jurisprudence of insanity has been made by
Tyroese gunsmith who has invented pock-
et-pistol capable Of killing two dozen people
within minute; thus of course, excluding
all possibility of ''pre ditation."
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

The Washington Star says it is reported
that 'sNew York Congressman will distribute
their additional salary among benevolent in
stitutions." This is the first time in the his
tory of the country that 'sample rooms"
have been called benevolent institutions"
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15
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Our Pure White Lead. both dry and ground in oil,
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Musical Writers for the papers say; "Likely to
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Saw GUNNER & Sharpener.
/ A ACREAP, simple, and durable Machine-easily
operated and running wheels from inches to u
Inch. +
Price ofMachine. - $15.
Wheels which bevelled, double bevelled and round
face from $2.12 to $7.35. according to thick
ming Wheels up to "a inches In diameter. q
For illustrated Pamphlets or Photographs, address
1851 THE TANITE CO,
Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., Pa.
SPECIAL NOTICE,
Ali Of the TANITF CO.'S good are direct
ly made by the Co.. at their Factory ands under
their own Patents and Processes.
1t is cheaper to buy Standard Goods directly from
well known manufacturers than to buy of Dealers
tion on all pon connected with Emery Wheels and
Emery Grinding Machinery will be furnished by this
Company. -r febSeod3m
Z. G. JOHNSON & SON.,
HAVING TAKEN THE
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term of five years, would now say to the public that
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

Let not Ser Martin or Dame Bertha say
Seeing one steal, another sacrifice
That they have looked into the Judgment Day
For still the one may fall, the ether rise.
Dante (Cdry's translation.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

We will send an extra copy Of the WEEKLY PRESS
to any person sending us five new subscribers With
$40. e Ell .@a
Special club rates may be obtained by applying
the Publishers.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

An Indiana woman is mad because her hus-
band took her very best sheet to hang him
SELF, VIXEN there was an old clothes-line in
the cellar which was good enough for the pur-
pose. She says he always was extravagant,
and too lazy to 60 into the cellar for anything.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15
Portland Publishing Co.

Portland, Dec. 25th, 1879
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

Jimmy cannot see why the Left of the
French Assembly should be SO anxious for
the dissolution of that body, as, if it were dis
solved, there would not be any left.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

We never nursed q dear gazelle
To cheer us with its fond, dark eye;
So if it never knows us-well-
We take it that's the reason why.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

Affection is divine diet, which, though it
be not pleasing to mankind, yet Almighty
good though bitter physic to those children
whose souls are dearest to him.-Izaak Wal
fan
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15

Skepticism has never founded empires, es-
tablished principles or changed the worlds
beart. The great doers in history have al
ways been men Of ffaith.-[Chapin.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15
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The Portland daily press., 1873-03-15
THE NEXT YEAR

No efforts will be spared to make the MAINE
STATE Press more acceptable to its patrens Indeed
the Publishers will not relax their efforts to make
the paper necessity to those who have been accus-
toned to read it. We pledge that during the year
1873, the Weekly PRESS shall be more a NEWSPA-
PER than ever, so that tho famil. that thoroughly
reads the paper viii have all the current events othe
dan.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-08-06
RETAIL PRICE, $4,000.

For reference the public can address or call m.
on the following rcsid nts Of Cloarfcld county.
Josiah Thompson, Jonathan Hartshorn, John
Norris, d. d. Ritter, John y. Stun, Curwensyies
LOWS j. liurd and John Orr, Iurd P. o.; Rlab
Johnston, Abraham Spencer, Elisha Pentop,
Grampian Hills ?. o. Joscph Kirk, John Ov
ems, James Curry, Lumber City.
Samuel Jenkins, Esq., ut Clrwcnsyille, Is tho
General Agent for clCarfeld and Jefferson eoun.
tics. All necessary information can be obtained
by calling .pon him. April 10, lS7S-u.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-08-06
Lapis Lazuli.

This IMMORAL, which is called azure
stone by the vulgar, is of magnif-
cent blue color, sometimes spangled
with beautiful gold spots, from flakes
of sulphuret Of iron throughout its
mass. 1t occurs in shapeless blocks,
or rounded pebbles, or, at times, in
prismatic forms, having four sides, OBJ
liq uely set. 1t is Of compact grain,
Opaque and hard ; will cut glass and
strike fire from the steel. 1t is found
principally in Persia and in the neigh
borhood of Lake Baikal, in Siberia,
and is highly priced for jewelry and
ornamental work. The purest speci-
mems are reserved to cut for gems,
and to make those raro Florontino
mosaics, so much admired. A quality
less rich goes to the decoration Of the
houses Of the wealthy. The halls of
the Orloff Palace, at st. Petersburg,
are papered throughout with Lapis
Lazuli from the Grand Bankharrie.-
The coloring matter Of this stone gives
that beautiful blue which is called ul.
tramarine, not because it is beyond q
sky-blue, but that it was brought from
beyond the sea, namely, the Levant
1t is procured in sort of soap-mahing
process, by the use of chemical agents.
Exposed to a strong fire, the mineral
mass melts to yellowish- black paste.
Simply calcined, it IS deprived of its
color by strong chemicals, and leaves
apot Of jelly. There exist some mass.
i've fragments of lazulits, but the min
eral is usually combined with foreign
matters, so that a specimen quite pure
and bulky attains high price. The
French treasury has a magnificent
lazulito cup, shaped like sea-shcll,
and worth two hundred thousand
francs, or forty thousand dollars
There is also bowl, or hand. dish, val
ued at sixteen thousand dollars, which
was cheap if it gave French rulers
clean hands; and there, too, you may
see sabre, with lazuite hilt, worth
twelve thousand dollars, the gift of
Tippoo Saib TO Louis XVI; and three
chaplots, of thousand francs each,
on whose beads of lazuli the royal
nobs said their prayers lazily-when
the Red Republicans were not after
them.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-08-06
Worked to Death.

We do not refer to mechanics, agri-
culturists and day-laborers, who do
what is called the "hard work" Of the
world. 1t is not often that they work
themselves to death. Physical labor
is not apt to kill. An overstraincd
muscle does not impair the vital ele-
ment. An arm or leg can even be
cut off without injsring the health of
the body that it is cut from. .+~Ic
1t is not so with the brain. When
that is overtaskcd the whole body suf-
fers. When tho brain is cnfeebled by
the strain of ovorworls, the vital prin-
ciple is stopped. Nor can sprdined
brain be reset, as sprained ankle or
spraincd wrist can.
And so il is the brain. workers that
work themselves to death--profcssion-
al men and business men who make
haste 10 become famous or rich, or
both, or who from sheer uncontrolla-
bic energy task themselves beyond
their mental endurance. IL is esti.
mated that over a thousand such have
been ordered to Europe this season by
their physicians, whittier they 20,
much against their will, in quest Of
that health which they havo rashly
squandered. They have expended
their health TO get money, and now
they spend their money TO get health.
But health, like time, when once
lost never returns-at least not in its
original fullncss and power. A man
may be i'll, have u run of fever, or
even tho smallpox, without losing his
health, in the sense in which that ON,
nous phrase is used. From such o
temporary illness be may perfectly
recover. But when the man strikes
at the very core of life by straining
his brain, IL is doubtful if ho ever
again tastes the Joy and gladness Of
vigorous, elastic health. BY rest and
recreation hc may rccuperato and iecl
fresh and vigorous; but as soon as he
goes TO work again he will be apt tc
find how superficial his seeming health
is. Aud If he docs not rest, hc will
inevitably bo laid away with th,
countless thousands who have worket
themselves to death.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-08-06
Extraordinary Physical Strength.

lAIruVIuluuiy ihyoiooA oVioh6Vu'
The strength and dexterity of tho
"hamals" of Cons.aDtinople in carry
ing enormous burdens are, says tho
Levant Herald, provcrbial, and IL is
surprising to SEQ one Of these poor
Eastern porters quietly plodding his
way up and down somo billy street
with perfect mountain of material
piled upon his back. Tho loads they
carry are most miscellaneous, but even
old residents, bidSeS on that point,
were astonished recently to see a
hamal staggering along tho Grando
Rue do Pera with large four wheeled
carriage - all complete except the
horses--lashed on to his porter's knot.
1t would be interesting TO know what
are tho habits and diet of this power
ful hamal Is ho on early riser2 Is
he o teetotaler Docs he smoke 7
and how did he bring himself into
such condition that he can carry q
carriage instead of requiring car
riage to carry him I Ills muscular
power must far exceed not only that
of Milo, but even that of the famous
English athlete, Thomas Topham, of
Islington, who on the 2lst of April,
1889, advertised himself to perform
several fcats Of strength NJ the Nag's
Head, Gateshead, on the 23d Of that
month, namely: "Ho bends an iron
poker, three inches in circumference,
over his arm, and ono OF two inches
and o quarter round his neck he
breaks rope that will bear 1000
weight, and with his fingers rolls up a
pewter dish of seven pounds hard
metal; he lays the back part of his
head on orc chair and his heels on
another, and, suffering four men to
stand on his body, he moves them up
and down at pleasure he lifts table
six feet in length by his teeth, with q
100 weight hanging at the further end
of it, and lastly, TO oblige the public,
he will lift a butt full of water" Top
ham, however, did not, like the hamal
of Constantinople, carry four wheeled
carriage on his back, nor did his OK
traordinary strength conducc to the
equanimity of his temper or to his
peace of mind, if we may judge by
his end, for in the obituary notices OF
last century it is stated that on Aug
ust 10, 1749, "died, Thomas Topham,
known by tho name of the Strong
Man, master Of public house in
Shoreditch, London. In fit Of jeal-
ousy he stabbed his wife, then cut his
own throat and stabbed himself, after
which he lived two days."
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-03-29
CuAMRER OLE COMMERCE..

The deep interest manifested by our mer
chants and business men generally in the
Chamber OF Commerce, docs not appear te
grow less. There was very large attend
ance yesterday. and the display OF samples
was good and sales lively. Mr. Jones, agent
Of the Mobile and Ohio railroad. informed I
gentleman in our hearing, that that road wa'
open for all shipments, and that all block
AIDES had been cleared away
President lIurd called the Chamber to or
der but as there was no bushes. OF impor
lance to transact, an adjournment wa
moved and carried.
Mr.. J. b. Reed was admitted as member
The action of the board OF directors III
purchasing a desk for the use OF the score.
tary was approved.
Among the visitors present VIC noticed DIR.
J. NJ. Williams and J. W. McClurney Of Me.
tropolis; George Dougherty Of the Jones
boro Advertiser W. NJ. Morton, st
Louis Hon. Isaac Clements, Carbonate
and Messrs. Thornton, Wheeler, Kent and
others of this city.
The following sales were reported
Three cars mixed corn. 5 and u. Ale; la
sacks mixed corn. delivered, ilc 200 sacks
mixed corn, delivered, 43c; . cars white
corn in bulk, zoe: ear choice mixed oats,
34c: car, choice mixed hay, SIT: ear OF
hay, SIS. Prarie hay offered at Sl2; no buy
ers.