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The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02

The LAST OF His LINE.-He dresses in
black. His clothes are well made and fit him
perfectly. His only jewelry consists of a
plain gold watch, worth about $500, which
he seldom disturbs from Its place in his vest
pocket. He loathes all unnecessary person.
al adornments. Three small, plain, linen
covered buttons appear on his shirt bosom.
No watc b chain is visible. He wears black
beaver hat, which weighs half a pound less
than heavy, gray stove-pipes fashion ordains
shall be worn this summer, His hair, of a
reddish gray, is neatly crossed at all times.
His beard, which is more tinted with gray
hair, is short, and trimmed regularly, so as to
be kept at the same length all the year round.
Where cumbersome mustache ought to be
a hair Is never permitted to attain more than
days growth. He is of slender, though
compact, physique. His complexion is ruddy
and bespeaks the best of health. He always
looks as if he had just left the toilet table.
This man is seventy-four years of age. In
conversation his keen blue eyes are never for
an instant taken off yours. His face bears
the impress of prudence, discretion, self con-
fidence, calmnsss impossible to ruffie, and,
above all, of honesty and truthfulnesss. He
never speaks loud enough to be head ten steps
from where he stands. Eaves droppers cam
not catch even the sound of his voice. He
shakes hands with you cordially, nay, even
warmly. He is courtesy and politeness itself.
His conversation is only couched in the re-
fined language of the educated gentleman.
He uses no slang. He is witty, and at times,
vivacious. He is no teetotaler, he drinks on
ly at meal hours; his favorite wines are
Sohannisberx, from Prince Metternich's pri-
vate vineyard, the like of which is not easily
found in this country; he is fond of Sherry
and Madeira; his wine cellars contain proba-
bly, the choicest collection of wines in Ameri-
ca. This mans wealth is estimated at one
hundred millions, made by him since 1884, in
New York city. He has no children; he has
not single known relative upon the face OF
this earth. He is the last of bis lace. 1t is
A. L. Stewart,
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02
A Model Citizen and Farmer.

While making our visits at the agricultural
fairs and farmers festivals, we find no depart
ment that affords us more pleasure, or real,
lasting profit, than that branch of the exhibi-
tion which might be called the human DEPART
ment. We find this department open at all
times and in all places, whether We are In
Floral Hall, or on the track, whether examin-
ing the vegetables or the cattle, the fruit or
the horses, the human exhibition is constant
ly open and not unworthy of careful study.
When we see a fine vegetable, a beautiful
flower, or healthy and valuable animal, we
like 10 know how they were produced, and
whether their production is profitable to the
producer,-in short, whether the labor and
care of farm are making the farmer a wiser,
happier or better man; whether the infiu-
ences surrounding farm life areiennobling or
degrading to the farmer and his family.
We were led into this train of thought by
an interview had with one Uf the largest ex-
hibitors of fruit at the fair of Woonsocket Ag-
ricultural Society. Mr.. Xavier Proulx, a
gentleman now in the prime Of life, came
from his home in Canada, twenty-eight years
ago, with only his two hands, his honest
heart and industrious frugal habits as stock
in trade, to seek his fortune among the peo-
pie of New England. He let himself as a
common farm hand TO Lewis Dexter, of Lime
Rock, r. /. By close application TO his busi-
ness, by making himself indispensable to his
employer, he gradually received more respon-
sible positions and better pay, until he found
himself at the head of one ofthe most valua-
BILE farms in the state, at annual salary of a
thousand dollars. He saved his earnings and
invested them where they would yield fair
interest. He never hired horse and carriage
in his life, and never left his employer when
his presence was needed at the farm.
Last year the judge decided to sell his place
and wished Mr.. Proulx to be the purchaser.
A fifteen thousand dollar farm is quite pur-
chase for laborer to make, but Mr.. Proulx
found he had already accumulated sufficient
with which to make the purchase and pay
the cash down for the whole, besides stocking
and equipping it in the best manner. He had
previously purchased small farm of some
$50 acres, which, with this purchase, gives
him an estate of about sqaure mile.
On the judges farm are valuable and ex-
tensve orchards, from which will Ibe sold the
present year 300 bushels Of pears of the best
varieties, and over 1000 bushels of choice ap-
Piles.
Mr.. Proulx places high estimate on the
value of good education for his sons and
daughters, and has given them liberal advan-
tages in this direction, by sending them to the
best schools in his adopted state and in Cana
ia. One of his sons is now rewarding him
for his efforts, by joining in the management
of the home farm, in which he takes a deep
interest. .
Examples like the above are worthy of imita-
tion, and the lesson taught may be studied
and easily committed by every young man in
the country.-N. E, Englaa Farmer.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02
THE FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
Fruit Drying House.

AS you have made the second call for a
plan for dry house for fruit drying purposes,
and having had some experience in hop kilns
and hop drying, from which adopted plan
for fruit kiln, and built one especially for
drying fruit several years ago, which works
like charm, will give the plan in detail,
and should any friend wish to build after this
plan, who does not fully understand it, by ad
dressing me, l will endeayor to answer all
necessary questions.
First, select place for your dry house, a
little sloping, say one inch to the foot. Dig
out the foundation eight by twelve feet, and
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02

1t isn't always safe for printers to abbreviate
important words. The following is a case in
point: The books of Sunday school library
connected with Baptist church in Damaris-
Gotta are embellished with labels bearing the
following legend: 'Number -, Dam'a Bap-
tist Sunday school,"
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02

A Western journal thinks that the coming
cremation age will witness a change in the
obituary column of the newspaper. In
place of the customary notice of funeral and
burial, we shall have something like the fol-
lowing: Tomorrow, at 8 p. m, l shall
burn my mother-in-law. John Robinson"
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02
Maine Central Railroad Co.

The Bangor City Bonds issued to aid in the con-
struction of the PenObscot 81 Kennebec Railroad
with coupons attached falling due on the second day
of October next, will be paid at the National BANK Of
for Maine Central seven p. C. Consolidated Bonds at
the Office of the Treasurer at Augusta, Me. Notice
Consolidated p. C. Bonds, Maine Central Extension
6p. C. Bonds (gold), AEdroscoggn q Kennebec pc.
Bonds. Portland & Kennebec p. C. bonds, City Of
Bath Bonds issued in aid of the Androscoggin Rail-
road, will be paid at the same Bank.
J.S. CUSHING, Treasurer.
Augusta, Sept. %, 1874. se24d2w
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REAL ESTATE.
ReaE Estafe For Sale.

NyHE valuable and centrally located property on
Il Elm street, known as the Day Estate. having
frontage of 200 feet together with the substantial
brick dwelling house thereon Terms one-quarter
cash, the balance OH one to seven years credit. APP
ply to VIM. H. JERRIS,
Oc1-3w* Real Estate Agent
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02

DOES ADVERTISING PAY?-There Is no IA.
stance ON record of well sustained system Of
judiclous advertising failing of success
"My success is owing to my liberality in al
vertising. ."-Bonner.
! advertised my productions and made mon
ey."-Nicbolds LoRglcorth.
Constant and persistent advertising is . sure
prelude to wealth.-Stephen Girdrd.
"He who invests one dollar in business shouIe
invest one dollar in advertising that business
"A. T. Ste,cdrt.
advertising has furnished me with con-
petence Amos Laurence.
'sWithout the aid of advertisements could
have done nothing in my speculations. L nave
yertising is the royal road to business.-BdT-
mum
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rHE PRES S.
FRIDAY MORNING, OCT. 2. 1874
Gossip and Gleanings.

''Lord, what cowr' was the approving re
mark OF teetotal judge of Vermont after
swallowing potent punch, which had been
offered to him as a glass of milk.
The little cards that the exhibitors at the
Exposition hand you are not particularly in
teresting, but we were touched to observe
yesterday, on the card of coffin manufac-
turer, eff you try our coffins once, you will
never use any others. ."-Cincinnati Times.
you are living, do return to
to your friends" writes somebody in
the New York Herald. They don't say what
"Corinne' is to do if she is dead. In that
case she is probably expected to reply through
the "Corinner" Chicago Inter- Ocean.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02

Mayor Havemeyer is to publicly confer the
freedom of the city of New York on the
Lord Mayor of Dublin and his family. After
that he will be allowed to go anywhere in
the city. We hope he will not abuse this
privilege The freedom of New York has
been great curse to bigger men than the
Lord Mayor is.-Boston Ne,os.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02
FOR SALE /!

A Desirable Residence in Woodford,s
Corner.
nOUSE two story containing II rooms heated
provements About one acre of land covered with
fruit trees. -&s 2ef
Apply at THIS OFFICE
se22d2w* or w. II. JERRIS.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02

A LOT Of vacant land, situated on the west side
"a of High, between Pleasant and Danforth, SITS.
This lot has front of about 81 feet and is about 1874
feet Deep and plans have been drawn by How, for a
block of seven nine genteel and convenient resi-
dences, and adapted for the same. Enquire OF
EDWIN CHURCHILL,
No. Portland Pier,
mar26 From - to Q o'clock P. M.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02

JOB PRIN, Ne-Every description Of Job
Printing executed promptly, and at the lowest
prices, at the Daily PRESS Printing House, 1O9
Exchange St WIN. M.MARKs.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02

PESIDENCE FOR SALE,-An elegant
-AG Brick House, well drained, In very desirable
bago, hot and cold water in every room, bay win
dows large brick furnace, splendid cellar wash trays
with hot and cold water. Apply to UPHAM q
Street. se19d2w
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02
Maine General Hospital.

NVHE Board of Directors announce to the public
Il that the eastern pavilion is nearly ready for
occupancy and will be formally dedicated on the 22d
of October.
A large supply of bed and table linens is needed
before the institution can begin its work. and the
friends of the Hospital throughout the State are
earnestly solicited to contribute any of the articles
named in the following list, in such quantities as
they may feel able to give:
Cotton Cloth, beached and unbleached, 40 inches,
1 yard, and q yards wide.
Crash, Russian and American.
Huckabuck.
Birds eye towelirg
Table linen, unbeached and coored.
Napkins.
Ticking.
Blankets, single and double.
Bed Covers. single and double.
Rubber Blankets.
White Rubber Cloth, yard wide.
Mosquito Netting.
Thread.
Tape.
Remnants of Carpeting.
Articles may be left with the janitor, at the Port
land Fraternity Rooms. Congress Street, will be
called for il notice of their locality is given The
donors name and statement of contents should be
attached to each package. Public acknowledgment
of all gifts will be made.
1t is requested that donations be made as soon as
possible, as the need is immediate.
BY order of the Directors,
FREDERIC HENRY GERRISH,
se92dtd Secretary,
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02

A work written as late as 170e speaks Of the
potato thus slightingly: "The root is very
near the nature of Jerusalem artichoke, al
though not so good and wholesome, but it
may prove good for swine" And another
authority, in 1779, refers to if as ''of less note
than horse-radish radish scornzonerf beets, and
skirret >,
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02

SPOTTED LIKE DoMINoEs.-The teeth soon
become speckled if every defilement is not re-
moved from them every twenty-four hours. To
do this effectually, there is nothing like Sozo-
DON'T. 1t literally renders the enamel imper-
vious and ndestructbe. sp2Sd&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02

NEW Dress Goods, New Shawls. Come and
see them. RINEs BROS,
se19eodtf 165 Middle Street.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02
Tor Sale.
FOR SALE.

HOUSE No. 42 Pleasant Street. For particulars
HI apply at the house from to P. NJ
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02
FOR SALE.

A Cottage House One and One-Hnlf Story,
With 10 well furnished rooms, with Gas, Sebago, hot
and cold water and all the modern conveniences A
good lot perfect title, back 81 Cedar St. Possession
given Immediately. Apply to
MISS FLOOD,
on the premises or to
UPHAM g. GARDINER, No. Exchange st.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02
For Rent.

For Rent.
h brick house with all modern improve
Sl.f-a ments. u Rooms, Bath Room, Water
f-AAt& closets. Fine Cellar. House heated by fur
s.s3I ~ mace excellent drainage, Gas and Sebago,
- lone Of the best locations in our city. Pos
session given Immediately.
G. r. DAVIS,
se30eod2w Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers.
For Sale.
f5{HE 2story house and the lot No. Al Centre ST.,
l. between Congress and Free Streets, known as
the Cole property. Inquire Of o~,,,v,,>
For Sale
A BLOCK of new houses Situated on Avon street,
ished rooms each, besides Bath Room with all the
modern improvements. Inquire on the Premises of
E. G. p. SMITH,
or of JOHN G. PROCTER, 90 Exchange St.
Sept. 29th, 1874. se29d3w
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02
For Sale or Rent,

A STORE and HOUSE, Connected. Near the
IA City. A good location for family Grocery,
where a large business in that line may be done
proftably.
For further particulars enquire of
UFHAM s. GARDINER
se23d2w No. Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02

a MoRRILL'S CORNER, DEERING. First
"A Glass Dwelling house, nine rooms, with all
modern improvements, garden and stable. Handy
to horse and steam cars Inquire of G. E. NOR
R1LL, near pl lemises, or w. H. JERRIS, Portland.
au11 diff
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-02
LOST AND FOUND.

Lost.
A POCKET BOOK containing about four hun
"A dred dollars and private papers, among which
Is receipt from Alexander Edmonds, for fifty dol
lars. The finder will receive $lOO 90 reward on
leaving it at the City MarshaPs Office.
au12tf ISAAC f. QUIMBY.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-05-06

A MoLoCu IN ANCIENT AMERICA.-In
Ohio q mound of novel character has re-
Gently been cut through, in order 10 make
the approach to tho Newtown bridges
near Cincinnati. It was evidently the
debris of huge sacrifice Of children. A
space tn enty.fve fcetin diameter had been
covered with an immense heap of wood,
then it was set on Ere, and the children
we're probably tossed into it one by one,
as in the ancient secrifces to Moloch. The
heat was evidently intense and long con.
tinued, as the ground plainly showed the
effects of violent conAagration. As soon
as the sacrifice was completed and the
fire had died out, and the remains Of tho
victims were all raked together in the
center, and then the mound was raised in
o very remarkable way, Soil was brought,
apparently by different tribes from differ
ent localities, and each variety was care
fully deposited by itself, SO that the DIFF
ferences were clearly distinguishable. The
remains collected consisted mostly Of jaws
and teeth Of children. A pierced tooth
Of rodent was found, which had evil
dhntly been used MS an ornament. The
remains will DO placed in museum at
Plainvile, q, -~
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r O g t Il V.
GOING TO THE WELL.

Across the dewy green she slept.
In the sweet freshness of the morn,
While yet the tears that night had wept
Glistened on grass and hedge-row thorn.
No fairy maiden was she, whose tread
The yielding clover did not stir;
No tiny foweret raised its head,
When she had passed, to looF on her.
The bloom of spring was on her check,
The light of morning in her eye;
Her lips half parted, as to speak,
And wreathcd with maiden witchery.
With quick, elastic, dancing feet
She stepped along the dewy grass.
'Twould make the dullest pulse to meet
This pretty, blithesome farmers lass.
And many rustic lad she met,
And greeted with pleasant smile,
Though well she knew, the arch coquette,
Who waited for her at the stile-
Who waited for her at the stile,
Down in the green, secluded dell;
And yet to each she gave smile,
As she stepped lightly toward the well.
Her rustic lovers, as she passed,
Stayed their own steps to look at her;
And as each sidelong glance she cast,
Felt their young pulse beat quicklier;
Twas pleasant fooling, each one knew,
For each one knew (and sighedD full wei
Who waited at the rendezvous
Down near the wcll-side III the dell.
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esteemed friend Bascoti ~ shreeked


seein that G.. W. was turnin ez pail ez he
Good turn.
81 RELY don't mean to offend nobody;
but must be historically kOrrect. Sim
Magrath and Tim Edison got drunk at
Bascom's; and from there they went to
Aliens place, and quarreled with Allen,
and sot his barn on fire. The judge
woodDt take into account that they wuz
drunk, but sent EN- to the penitcntiary,
which cost us FIVE or six thousand dollars
more. They sed they woodn't hev done
it eff they hadn't been drunk.
Then Sandy JoLnson, who drawed a
knife on Pete Larkin and carved him
they wuz both a drinking at Bascom's
when"
Il pertest again all this kind O. talk
shreekt Bascom, who by this time seed
what they wuz driviu at. Il cmfatikally
pertest!"
ut won't do, CIV" retorted Bigler,
fax is fax, and we must hev EN- out. |
insist that our charities do cost moro than
our criminals. Mr.. Pollock to the contra
ry Notwithstanding. Does Mr.. Pollock
remember the Paddlefords Old Paddle
ford wuz allus drinking at Bascom's, then
Seth, his Oldest boy, got into it. and then
Andy, and finally the old woman herself
and the children are all at the poor house
| say"
Will Mr.. Blgler pertend to say thai
the Pad6lefords cost the country cz much
ez the single case Of ArtemasJe enkins, who
after he got drunk at Bascom's, stabbed
Absalum Parkin's?" 2"
"Wat did that amount to-" Gnecred
Bigler, " compared to the cost the country
was put to in caring Ter John Otis, who
at BascOm'S bar, dropped down i'll fit ar
became"
"Oh, bosh ~ retorted Mr.. Pollock 81
insist"
But, sed l hastily, call our taxi
aint for criminals and paupers, is they
How about yer roads ?"
We haint paid spent dollar on th'
roads in six years" retorted Pollock.
"And the skools ?"
"Allsthe county hez paid for skools from
the time the fust settler struck here ain
ez much ez we paid fur the hangin of San
Mackentosh. We've been very economi
kle in the matter Nv roads and skools.
insist"
"And l insist" sed "that this thin,
come to an end. This meeting is I'D
journed."
"All right, parson, and he and Pol
lock walked off latin hilariously.
After them two he'd gone we reorgan
ized and sot some time in silence.
3" Parson," sed Deekln Pogram, "wa
! shall we do?"
~ hev written q rcsolushun or twt
which kivers the point," sed l, and pre-
sented en- as follows:
Resolred, That taxes aint ez high afteI
all as they mite bee, exceptin them, "
course, ez IS imposed by the tyraniclc con
solidated government at Washington.
Resolved, That sich taxes as may resul
from the abuse of the ordinary comforts
NV life by our fellow citizens we shell pa,
cheerfully, eeelin it our dooty to bear ou
sheer Of the burdens laid onto US.
Resolsed. That our confidence in ou
fellow townsmap, G. w. Bascom, is una
bated.
These resolushups was passed yoonani
mously, and Bascom invited the entir'
meeting over to his place to take suthin
Thus wuz the danger to the corners
devised by them two wretchcs, Pollocl
, and Bigler, happily arrested.
PETROLEUM V. Massey,
Wich wuz postmaster.)
Il
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-05-06

A littlo boy in Springfield, after his
customary evening paper, night or two
ago, continued, "addipg bless mama, and
Jenny, and Uncle Beny." adding after a
moments pause the explanatory remark,
'his namo is Hapkins.o
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-05-06

A Utica boy who attempted to ampu.
ate cats tail found that the absence Of.
the old woman who owns the cat is neces-
sary to the perfect success of such an ex.
pertinent. His face looks as though Bufs
falo Bill had settled an old grudge agaipss
him. i
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-05-06

<GOOD COWS AND A FEW PAIRS WORK
A ING CATTLE for sale by me. Term
down, tho balance in equal payments to
n per cent. dseonot for ready pay.
r will be retained on all cattle sold on time
N the purchaser be rich or poor.
IL X. s. PAGE.
{nark, April ad, 1871,
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Hotels.
miscellan eous.
b STONE,

D STONE,
BLACKSMITH, Hyde Park, vt.
III warranted. Especial attention paid to
being in difficult cases, such as the different
ahoot Is heir to. Give HIM u call.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-05-06

A German, who was asked if lager beer
was intoxicating replied
"Vell, thinks from seventy to eighty
glasses day, uad | feel all straight in
mine upper story for all kind of beesiDess,
but I can't tell vat it YOU'D do NIT men vat
makes swill-tub of himself"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-05-06

n. d. GtNPHER, -
DEPUTY SHERIFF and AUCTI0NEER,
Hyde Park, Vermont.
AZ Tnitfful attention will be paid to all business
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: 6Xf9NELL,
09puty sheriff, Auctioneer and Detective,
M Hyde Park, Vermont.
AI{ e3I1s promptly attended to.
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M. STRONG,
Dealerin

Dealerin
fds Of GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, and
IA GOODS; comprising FLOUR, all grades
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Dentists.


~ ~ SURGEON DENTIST,
MorrisviIle, Vermont.
VI Ulhr60 a. good work will be furnished at reason
<<1& 3<itee us can lie obtained any where IN the
2}3*S. And shal hereafter keep my once 0Pah
z1z}aEfHe FIRST TEN DAYS OF EACH MONTH, ,
&&xoE6lIbe away from home more or less Oh inc
n &in6or of the time.
Is 1900 ALL the Moderni improvements, ana war, war;
fx6{ xS{ife satisfactionn all cases. or no pay Will
hXX80ulfcd.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-05-06

DobHf 0as Nhu
W heat Flour,
Fish, salt and
at wholesale or
Butter, Lard,
COTE es, Spices,
All grades of
Il r U / T s in
Dried Fruits,
&c. Ca nned
vari city, AP-
barrel. Onions,
best rectifed
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naputy sheriTs and Auctioneers.

y. @. HxRDY,
Deputy Hhorif, Auctioneer and Livery Keeper,
Morrisville, Vermont
EfomDf attcnton to busnessis guaranteed. .Vylj
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-05-06

<35 cts per gallon), Vinegar A large as
10 or Frcnchand American !. 'NBECTI0N-
Euts, Raisins, Stationary, PERFUMERIES.
Nc Oils, a large stock of show case goods,
also all the best brands ofTobaco and O.
Hshing-tackle and Sporting Goods. &C., &c.
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DENTIST,

4 s* DENTIST
s johnson, Vermont.
Nnknxnl fetch put in the hest state of preserva
1Ion. 6(a5Ases OF the gums successfully treated
srfidelaI tseth made in every style known to the
nfofo11e6n.
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Nasby-The Question OF Taxes al
the Corners.

CONFkDERIr X ROADS, J
(wich is i, the State of Kentucky, ;
March 27, 1874. J