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The Portland daily press., 1874-06-03
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE
[From Moore's Rural New Yorker.]
Are We to Have a Famine?

1t may be! 1t has been predicted; but
productions are not always fulfilled Never
theess, 1t is wise to look at chances. From
all quarters comes the information that this
country has not been, in many years, so shorn
OF farm produce-of wheat, corn, rye, oats,
barley and vegetables Talk of more eurren-
cy! vi what use would it be TO the farmer
Sno has nothing to exchange for it? TIE
oI oDu.n mas 10 purchase food, and thousands
alonS .ne mississippi valley have got to be fed
ny cnaritapie hands and furnished wherewith
10 make crop Iowa and Mississippi have
had TO iced farmers, occupying large areas on
their western borders, else they would have
starved the past winter. Seed must be fur
nished them for the spring planting. Michi-
gan farmers have nothing to sell, and are buy
ing hay for their stock Genital Illinois is
cleaned out of wheat, corn, etc, and a failure
of crop there would compel importations,
according to reliable testimony. The reserves
OF grain are not large. In Europe they are
smaller proporIi0naily than with us. A bad
harvest in Europe and Il shot one here will
cause suffering In view of the large number
OF on-producers, OF the diversion OF farm
labor to stock and dairy husbandry instead of
the production of food crops, the growing in
clination of farmers to ''sell out' aud 'live
on the interest of their money!" there is some
reason Of apprehension as regards future sup
plies, and much reason why those who cuti-
vate the soil should do so hopefully, so far as
prices OF products are concerned.
1t was not with the purpose of alarming
any one that we wrote the heading to this ar
tcle. 1t is rather that we may insure atten-
tion to the possibilities. Famine is not so
uncommon an occurrence that even foOd-pro-
ducing America may not suffer from it. Al
ready hunger has gnawed at the vitals OF
some OF her srain-producing population.
Hungary, Poland, and some portions of grain
producing Russia, have suffered from want Of
food, or the ability TO purchase it the past
year. India is now losing population from
hunger. Englapd's farm labor troubles are
going to affect, so as to diminish, her produc-
ton the present year. This striking popula
ton, and that portion thereof which emil
CRATE from their homes, spend money, lose
time, but must consume food all the while.
The average power OF production is thus
greatly diminished.
We cannot help thinking that the wisest
farmer for 1874 will be he who devotes the
least time to farmers conventions, spends the
least breath in class denuncation, and who
devotes himself most earnestly and inteli-
gently TO the producing of food land varie-
ty Of it) with which to supply the demand
that the year is sure to give him, and reap
therefor the remuneration 10 which his labor
will be entitled and which he will surely
realize. For, with the present low stock of
all food material in all quarters of the globe,
we cannot imagine change that shall be un-
| favorable TO the farmer who has food to sell
| at the close of 1874.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-03

WANT a good house drain what shall L use?
The p. c. d. P. Co.'S Cement Pipe Is sle oess , .s ns
we know Of 1t is CHEAP and IL Is saiu ~ SeSat s o
you and have gone hence.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-03

1.-TWO good lots Franklin street-one near TIN
Il Park-for 35 and 80 cents per foot.
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ages.
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Wanted, a Partner, $500 Capital.
business in the city. well established. Good
ID profits. For particulars enquire of
UPHAM & GARDINER.
ju2d1w Real Estate Agents, Exchange st.
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Domestic Incident.

ScENE.-Oh, most anywhere. Time
Morning. Sister (home from boarding
school, to brother who never gets up till de-
morning rejection awaits your prescneeF
(Wilam doesn't hear,) ,l,;,o q
Mother (shouts afterwards, ana l. with ifI"1 The
great Gathering on the u,, Dalmsie'S Get mn tLis
H,oot''1n1 imstant von law dogskin you, and come
down to breakfast,
iWiIliam doesn't hear ,or ..piuqo
Father e (1serngihg ds% %ltss out oi bed Coming
cir pu-BostOn Courier.
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Rooms to he Let.

ITO A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE or two single
Il gentleman a Parlor Chamber and Sleeping
Room connected both furnished-on Congress street
State. Apply to VIM. H. JERRIS.
May 2S, 1874. my2Sd1w*
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For Sale.

TN Cape Elizabeth, u miles from Portland Bridge,
near the Baptist Church, Town House, Store,
&C., on Ocean House road, alt story Hoouse of 9
land, more, if wanted. For particulars enquire of
f. 3. ROBINSON, at G. E. Jose g. Co.'s, or
j. L. PARROTT, at Store near the premises.
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The Portland daily press., 1874-06-03

A Rhode Island man having fully insured
his premises bought gallon Of patent burn
ing fluid and used it up in several Intellectual
attempts to fire the property. The case
seems to be hard one, and if he will bring
an action against the person from whom he
purchased the fluid, no jury, under the cir
cumstances, would refuse to give him DANA
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-03

We don't care so much for poetic descrip
tions of the ride of George Cheney and Col
Inns Graves, and the rest of the chivalric ped
dlers, but if some one can send us soon an
accurate and Washingtonian description of
the ride of the dam-owners ION rally we'll
be 'sObleeged."
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Suburban Residence
FOR SALE.

1.-TWO Story House, ~ rooms nearly new, good eel
Il lar plenty water. Large lot. On Forest Ave-
nue. Street, near Morrill's Corner. Price 2,600 Ap
ply to WM I'll. JERRIS, Real Estate Agent.
Portland, May 49, 1874 myl6d3w*
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For Sale

IN Yarmouth Village, two story House, finished
l. throughout with stable attached. Also good
garden lot. Inquire of L. F. WALKER,
my7d1m* Yarmouth, Me.
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For Sale.
For Sale.

"OUSE 107 Cumberland Street. Enquire at the
III House from to O'Clock P. NJ, or at 30 Com
mercial Street during business hours of
mh30eodtf j. b. DONNELL.
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A PLEASANT two story dwelling House, in good
"A repair, suitable for Two families. situated on
the southery corner of Pearl and Lincoln Streets.
Enquire at the House any time after 10 A. M.
my20 If
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June Fashions.

The crownless bonnets are found among
the latest importatiOns. They are simply
round cOronets, great rings of chip or lace,
with wreaths of flowers laid upon them. and
are intended to lie around the towering coif-
fure which is now worn on top of the b 9ad.
Some of these coronets arc plain bands, 9TH
ers are double and concave; some caprcicus-
ly lifted on one side or in front and there
are also shirred fronts. These dressy bon
nets are light and airy for summer wear, dis
play the handsome cofiures that fill the va
cant crown space, and serve as foundation
for the fine flowers that are so abundantly
used this season. The most distinc cuished
crownless bonnet is a coronet OF black net,
bound with jet. Upon this are two wreaths
of the blossom OF the rose geranium, pink,
scarlet and white, with very few leaves; no
strings, no streamers, no crown! Geranium
5arlands of these three colors have suddenly
become very fashionable, though the leaves
are not in favor, as they were so commonly
worn last year.
NEW FLORAL CLUSTERS.
Among new floral clusters, pink and deep
| crimson are associated as il the palest blush
roses were grated on dark damask rose-trees !;
and the verbenas now so much in favor are
in bouquets OF pink and dark scarlet. Small
white flowers, such as hawthorn. elder, and
the blossoms of fruit trees, are added to these
pink and red clusters. Liy-ofthe-yaley
stalks are part OF the pompon clusters now
placed on the left side; there are also auanti-
ties of voets, sometimes in long-stemmed
punches, or else mixed with yellow or pink
dwarf roses.
ROUND HATS.
The round hats found at the best houses
have little of the eccentricity of shape seen
in bonnets, or of the hats shown at second
late shops, but are regular bats, with high
sloping crowns, AM sensible bIims projecting
sufficiently in front to shade the eyes; one
side or both may be TUNED up fatty against
the crown, as best becomes the wearer. They
are worn quite far forward instead of being
| tilted back like bonnets, and the knot OF hair
is concealed in the crown. The brms are
| bound with velvet, but not faced, as il is an
object to display the fine straw or chip; lace
and net hats are not VOID. smooth band
| of velvet or a carelessly folded scarf of soft
silk is around the crown, with some high
loops on the side and knots in front, but no
hanging ends. Black chip hats are trimmed
| with black velvet and two feathers, one whi tie
the other black, or else with black twilled silk
and quantities of lem0n-eolored roses. Th ese
combinati ons are the choice of ladies Of taste,
as they may be worn with suits of any of the
stylish hu es and combinations.
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Cottage i'm Deering for Sale

TWO and one-half miles from City Hail. very
pleasantly located. House contains ten rooms
all in nice order also carriage house and new sta
6le Good garden, with about fifty apple and pear
trees. Price, S2,S00. Apply to VIM. Il. JERRIS,
Real Estate Agent. my293w*
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BLACK DIAMOND.

- This beautiful and noted young Stallion
T-~S will make the present season at the sub
%s-Sl tscrber's stable in Cornish Village, Black
llL4. Diamond was sired by Penobscot Boy; he
by old Drew from Messenger mare. Black Da-
mond has troted three in five during the last
wear winning with and making his best mile in
25l without fitting. He is eight years old, sixteen
hands high weighs eleven hundred pounds. of black
brown color and has fine natural trotting action.
Terms-To warrant $25. VIM, II. WARREN.
Cornish April 13, 1874. ap15eod3m
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NOuce,

NOTICE is hereby given that sb ali ann,y to the
IN Board of Mayor and Alderme a at their next
meeting tor permission to erect I,.n building on
corner of Atlantic and Monument - 9ix5o . story
iu2d3tt CHAE -, MHI' nEN
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-03

nN Munjoy Hill; contains twelve finished rooms
~ gas and plenty of water; well arranged for tw
families. Good neighborhood. Terms moderate
Apply to VIM. H. JERRIS, Real tate Agent.
my21 d3WA
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Tannery for Sale at a Great Bar
Gain.

TN Deering (Stroudwater Village) containing 11S
l. Watts, mostly covered. The buildings are in good
repair. The Tannery is supplied with water by two
aqueducts, the best Of water for manufacturing pur
poses; the location is very good tor purchasing
hides and bark, being located within few rods of
road. The bark is ground by water power. There
about 20 acres OF land; the purchaser can have
acre to the whole There is no doubt that the
town would exempt the capital OF the Tannery for
some years from taxation. A large portion of the
purchase could remain on mortgage.
For particulars enquire of GEO. r. DAVIS, Real
Estate Broker, or Jonathan Smith, on the premises.
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THE PRESS,
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 8. ,74
Gossip and Gleanings

GOSSIP anu UIeanlngS
The Pawnee Indians want boot, with red
tops, or they'll raise another fuss.
That was a bright little child who inquired,
''Ma, when cows die, do they go to the milky
way?"
There is a Brooklyn man W bo wears mourn
ing for his mother-in-law. He wears il ON
the lining of his coat.
Terre Haute Express: There is nothing
more calculated to weaken boys moral
character than to get his fishing hook fast
ened on rubbish in the river.
His name was Joseph Southweather, abid-
ing place Philadelphia, and he would smoke
in bed. 1t was successful case of crema-
tion.
A Southern journal issues the following
notice: "Many people ask for papers at this
Office who would scorn to beg for five cents:
yet that is the price charged for copy. We
hope many will see the point"
The Blade says that ''if it hadn't been for
the panic, the population of Toledo in 1875
would have been fifty thousand" The citi-
zens of Toledo are probably the most eau
tious people in the United States.
A correspondent wants to know if it is
true that the human body has seven million
pores. The last time we counted chem there
were seven million and nine; but we have al
ways had an idea that those nine were moth
ing but extras, spontaneously generated for
the purpose of misleading us.-Brooktyn ar
gus.
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$500 Rev r,ra

TNNHE above reward will be ,s, fr Information
Il leading to the conviction ~, s 49, - yarsn ~ ,r Iet
ting out the water from my s,gy auy Poa Tt, ao M n
nj "ni' w. II. HALL.
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rHF PORTLAND DAILY PRESS
Published every day Sundays excepteO by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.,
AT 1O9 EXCHANGE ST. PORTLAND.
TERMS: Eight Dollars Year in advance Io
nall subscribers Seven Dollars Year If paid IN ao-
lance.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

Is published every THURSDAY MORNING at w o0
year, if paid in advance, at So 90 year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: one men OF space,
ST 50 per square daily first week. 15 cents per
week after; three insertions, or less, 90; continu
ING every other day after first week, so cents.
HaIf square, three insertions or less IS cents; one
week. 81 90; so cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one third additional
Under head of ''AMUsEMENTs" and "AucTIoN
SALES, 50 90 per square per week three insertions
or less 81 so.
Advertisements inserted in the 'sMAINK STATE
PRESS (Which has a large circulation in every part
of the Sate) for 81 90 per square for first insertion
and 80 cents per square for each subsequent inser
ton.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co,
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For Sale.

A SMALL place, three miles from Portland, pleas
N antly located on what is known the Fore
side road, consisting of a story and half House
with ELL good barn with shed attached together with
ten acres of good land Said buildings are in good
condition as to wood work. The above desirable
property will be sold easy terms. For particulars
inquire at 21 Merrill corner of Turner street, Port
land j. A. WEIGH.
my13 deod1m*
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FOR, SALE.

A LOT of vacant land, situated on the west side
"A of High, between Pleasant and Danforth, SITS.
This let has front of about 81 feet and Is about f94
feet deep, and plans have been drawn by How, for
block of seven nine genteel and convenient resi-
dences, and adapted for the same. Enquire of
EDWIN CHURCHILL,
No. Portland Pier,
mar28 From IL to 2 o'clock. P. M.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

MISCELLANEOUS.
G IL "A N ID
Industrial Exhibition
under the management of the
PORTLAND
Board of Manufactures
II H E
PORTLAND INDUSTRIAL
EXHIBITION
will be holden in
Citv Hall Buildine
COMMENCING
Tuesday Evening, June 9th, 1874
AT l-2 O'CLOCK,
And continue, Day and Evening, ten
Days or More.
The object of this Exhibition is to gather
together specimen products from all our fac
tories and workshops, thereby demonstrating
the Importance of Portland as manufacture
irg CENTER
A deep and widespread interest is manifest
on the part of manufacturers, artizans and
inventors of the city.
is ample assurance that the Exhibition will
posses, all the attractions that space in City
Building will permit.
Letters relating to the Exhibition should be
addressed to the SEC'Y PORTLAND INDUSTRIAL Ex-
HIBITIoN, who will extend any desired information,
and file all applications for space ana entry.
The Exhibition will be open daily from AM. to
10 p. M.
The prices of admission will be: Single
admissions 25 cents Children under 70 years of age
10 cents. Schools will be admitted as a body. in
charge OF their teachers, reduced rates, made
known by the Secretgry upon application,
G. P. Kimball, w. L. Dana, j. F ..own, C. f..
Jose, Geo. L. B. jackson, VIM. Cut w. W. Thom-
as, Jr., Board of Manufacturers.
q. r. KIM B& Exec. Com. ON
y. E. JOSE. 50rtland indus.
w. w. THOMAS. trial Eek hibifis . n
M. A. BLANCHARD. Cor. See.
my2 d&w.f
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A Good House for Sale.

LOT on Smith street, above Oxford, "a by 90
"A feet, only % cents per foot, and only 5000 cash
squired. may23d2w
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The Pawnee Indians want boots with red
tops, or they'll raise another fuss.
The Portland daily press., 1874-06-03
WANTS. E
Wanted.

DY a Gentleman and Wife few rooms suitable
ID for housekeeping. Must be located in the CEN
trail or western part of the city. Address P. O. Box
1862. ju2d1w*
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A VERY nice house lot Emery street, between
IA Spring and Cushman, 80 feet front. Terms
easy.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-04-02
DR.. SCHENCK'S STANDARD REMEDIES

The standard remedies for all diseases of the lungs
are SCIIENCk'S PuLMONIC SYRUP, SCHENCk'S SEA
WEED Tonic, and Schemes MANDRAKE PILLS.
and if taken before the lungs destroyed speedy
cure is effected.
TO these three medicines DIR. j. II. Schcnck, of
Philadelphia his unryaled success in the treat
ment Of pulmonary diseases.
The Fulmonic Syrup ripens the morbid matter in
the lungs; nature throws it of by easy eXpectora
ton, for when the phegm or matter is ripe slight
cough will throw it off, the patient has rest and the
lungs begin to heal.
70 allow the PulmOnic Syrup to do this, Schenck 5
Mandrake Pills and Schenck's Sea-Weed Tonic must
be freely used to cleanse the stomach and liver.
Schenckss Mandrake Pills act on the liver, removing
all distractions, relax the gall bladder the bile
starts freely, and the liver is soon relieved
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic Is gentle stimuant
and alternative; the alka of which 1t Is composed
mixes with the food and prevents souring. 1t as.
sists the digestion, by toning up the stomach to Il
healthy condition, SO that the food and Pulmon .
Syrup will make good blood then the lungs heal
and the patient will surely get well if care is taken
to prevent fresh cold.
Or. Schenck can be consulted at the Quincy House,
Boston, on Wednesday, Mar. 18th, Apr 9th and I'D,
Nav 18th and 9th.
Advice will be given free, but for thorough ex-
animation with the Respirometer, the charge is
$500. - 80
'Schenck's Medicines are sold by all Druggists
throughout the country.
Schenck's Almanac can be had of all Druggists,
free 1y36sp
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-04-02

a Bangor correspondent of the Boston
Herald, relates the following discmo6turc
of praying band at Dover
The temperance band in Dover, con-
slstlnS OF seventeen ladies, made a sudden
and unexpected attack on the saloon OF
Mrs. Henry Parsons in that town last
evening. Mrs. Parsons was busy at the
time OF their entering and did not notice
their presence till one of them called her
and said they had come to sing and pray
for her and to demonstrate against the ter
rlble sin of selling ale. Mrs. Parsons was
50 taken by surprise that she could say
nothing, but nodded assent for them to 90
on They then sung and prayed and ex-
horted her to spill her ale, it she feared
the Lord They coaxed and entreated
her. but she was retcent and would
neither sign pledge nor give any reasons
for not doing so. The ladies sang and
prayed again, and by this time the people
IN the village had heard what was going
on and found their way to the saloon, fiji,
ING it with interested spectators The
ladies We're about to leave, when gentle
man present said he would like to have
the leader of the band, the most prominent
lady in Dover, answer few simple ques-
tons. lie first asked her if she had not a
little ale at her own house. She faltering-
ly replied in the affirmative, but said she
used ittor sacramental purposes. 'sHaven't
You, in addition to ale, little brandy. a
little gin and some very delicious vince
~ es,' was the hesitating reply And
don't you, when you have company to en-
terrain, put your liquors and wine on the
table and ask them to partake?" The
answer, YES was hardly audible.
90 Then, said the gentlemen, the best
thing Nou can do is to so home and spill
Your own liquors. 1t will then be time to
come here and demand that this woman,
who is 4 member of the same churcn that
You are, stop selling ale" The rebuke
cut like a knife. and the praying band
went their way without offering to enter
another saloon.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-04-02
BOSTON PRODUCE MARKET.

BUTTER-We quote fine fall made butter, where
every tub is choice at 404ic and selections sell
ing at something higher; choice winter butter and
good diaries of fall at 37a40c; common and medium
grades at 22a36c; new Westean butter in ork State
PACKAGE at 3sa42c per Id.
CHEESE-We quote at Is "a l. lie per lb. for
fine factories; 14a5 l-2c for medium and Bale for
farm diaries.
EGGS-The market is dull at poe per doz for Cape
and Eastern. southern and Western range from
lSll9c per doz.
BEANS-The market is firm at So for mediums
and this is about all the trade willing to pay,
although there is Il brisk demand at this price. Pea
beans are steady at 81 25ae 90 and yellow eyes
quiet ut 81 p per bush
POTATOES-The market for potatoes rules steady
and sales have been made at sja90c per bush for
jackson Whites and s a105c for Early Rose Onions
dull ut 81 75a5 % per Dbl.
HAY-We quote prime hay at s2ia25 per ton, and
sl4a17 per ton for medium. Straw at S2l per ton.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-04-02

The New Y ork World describes strange
scene that was recently witnessed over an
open grave in Greenwood Cemetery. Ma
thaniel Bishop, one of the parties to the
famous Bishop divorce suit that has figured
before courts and .juries for many wears.
died on Monday last. Before dying Mr..
Bishop had expressed wish that his wife
should not be permitted to look at his re-
mains or to participate in the funeral cere-
monies After his death, however, Mrs.
Bishop determined to exercise exclusive
control over the arrangements, and despite
deceased Mrs. Bishop managed, after en-
countcring much opposition, to have the
funeral held at the time and place directed
by her. When the funeral brought up ut
Greenwood the wife ordered that the body
be deposited in the receiving vault. But
Mr.. Bishop owned a family plot in which
his first wife was buried, and the grave
had been already dug for the reception Of
the remains. But Mrs. Bishop was obsti-
nate, and positively refused TO have the
undertaken bury it. And when at last the
undertaken tried to force Il burial Mrs.
Bishop declared that she would Jump into
the grave and oblige them to put Mr.
Bishops body on top of her. The specta-
tors We're terrified at her vchemence, but
not prepared to see her suit the action to
to the word. Nevertheless she jumped
INTO the grave forthwith Meanwhile the
son had been cndeavoring to persuade the
Superintendent to grant him IA DAYS time
to obtain funds by which the fee for re-
ceiving-vault could be obtained The
scene at the grave of Mr.. Bishop brought
the Superintendent to Il reluctant consent
to the agreement, and the body was placed
III the receiving-yault, much to the relief
OF the spectators. 1t was only then that
the lady Jumped out of the grave