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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-05
Industrial.

1T is proposed to cultivate ngs ioi
fattening hogs in Southern California.
in area, If not in depth and quality,
the coal fields of Iowa exceed those OF
Pennsylvania.
The Farris steel works at Windsor
Locks, Conn, which suspended during
the panic, have commenced operations
again.
Mr.. Haight, boatbuilder of Buffalo,
proposes that the locks of the Erie Canal
be so heightened that number OF boats
lowed by steamer may be passed through
in ten minutes A steamer, with three
boats, would now take from forty-four to
ninety minutes to pass lock.
According to the Greensburg pa.
Argus, John Keller, of Unity, has discov-
cred where the potato bug lives in the
winter. Grabbing on piece OF land the
other day, he unearthed countless thou
sands, very fat and equally lively, and all
ready for the summer campaign.
Galveston is evidently enjoying con-
siderable prosperity. "Our wharves," a
local paper says, "are lined with vessels,
our presses overlooking with the fleecy
staple. Even the streets are whitened with
cotton, for which it is impossible to find
shelter, and yet every train and every
boat brings forward accessions to the
already overstocked yards and ware.
houses"
in French industrial establishment
employing $50 men, chiefly vegetarians,
the sick fund was constantly in debt
The director Of the establishment took
measures for the introduction of butch
ers' meat into the food of the men, and
the effect was such that the average loss
of time per man, on account of illness or
fatigue, was reduced from fifteen to three
DAYS per annum. Thus the animal food
saved twelve days work a year per man.
1t is now thought probable that the
ordinary wood nettle will in due time
prove not unimportant addition TO the
sources of textile materials. This plant
which is found in profusion on the ALE.
gheny Mountains. and often at level OF
more than 5000 feet above the sea, has
recently been introduced in Europe, M
ROzel having succeeded in transporting
to the Government of Prussia some living
specimens in order that the value OF the
weed, if any it had, might be determined.
Quite favorable results, il is said, have
been obtained in using the plant for
textile purposes, and for such employ.
ment it is now attracting considerable
attention in Germany. On account of its
being perennial, it is of course unneces-
sary to SOW the seed each year, the plant
having in this respect an advantage over
hemp and fax, while it is also stated to
necessitate less labor and expense in pre-.
pairing the fiber. In wild state the
nettle attains height of two or three feet.
Thus far, in Germany, its growth has ex
ceeded this.limit.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-05

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ter Felt Carpetngs etc. Send two Scent stamps Tor
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-05

ou;red a colossal fortune since 1859, main
" by investing in United States bends
yhen the price was low. He was
oniv thirty wears old at the time OF
his death which was occasioned by
mental excitement consequent losses
in the Paris money market
For having struck his dog, q Capt.
Mackenzie, of the Ross-shire (Scotiand)
militia, recently punished boy In an IN
geniously cruel manner. The brave
militiaman enticed the boy into his house
in Dingwall, and with caustic or iodine
marked the word "dog" upon his lore,
head Afterward he deity sketched
wbiskers and mustaches upon the
Youths face, and finally held him before
4 fire until the caustic had sunk into his
skin. A truly caustic revenge.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-05

best shot ever happened to come across
practiced every day, and would shoot ut
least three times before dinner. This was
rule with him, as was his glass OF
codkd."
The Count and Countess appeared
pleased at my. having become laxative.
And what kind of shot was he 2"
asked the Count.
"Of that sort, your Excellency, that If
he happened to see fly on the wall.
You are smiling, Countess. But 1t Is true,
indeed. When he CHANGED to see fly,
he would call out 'Kooska, my pistols 7
Kooska brings him loaded pistol.
Bang and there Is the fly flattened to the
WALTZ
"That was wonderful" said the Count.
What was his name~
"Silvio, your Excellency"
Silvio!" exclaimed he, jumping up;
"you knew Silvio"
'"Knew himY OF course, your Excel
lency. We were friends; he was consid-
dby the regiment as being quite one
of ourselves; but IL Is now five years
since heard anything Of him"
81 knew him-knew him very well.
Did he eve relate very strange occur
renee to your"
" Your Excellency cannot possibly
mean box on the ear which some young
scamp gave him at ball 7"
And did he name that scamp to
your"
"No, your Excellency, he did not; but
your Excellency," continued l, the
truth beginning to dawn upon me-"
beg your pardon--I was not aware--can
1t be yourselfY"
az, myself" answered the Count, with
an exceedingly perturbed countenance;
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EASTERN & MAINE CEN
TRIAL RAILROAD.
COMMENCING AUG. 3, 1874.

Passenger trains leave Portland dali
srss;sssssssy, for portsmouth and Boston, Sun
A2 NJ, 1918 and 500 P. NJ. - 49, ''''' a.
Leave Portland for Portsmouth and Dover daily
Sundays excepted), at 0.10 a. m. and 3.15 D. m.
Leave Bangor for Portland, Portsmouth and Bns-
ton at 1880 A. NJ, V AS P. NJ.
Leave Boston for Portsmouth and Portland at 730
and 0s. is A. M. 1880, 1920 P. M.
Leave Boston for Portsmouth, Portland, Bangor
Houlton, Calais and St John at 1920 P. Nj.
Leave Boston for Portsmouth, Portland, Bangor
and st. John at 730 and rs. rs A. M.
Leave Dover for Portsmouth and Portland at $780,
Leave Portsmouth for Portland at 1000 and ITO 20
A. M. 1905 4. NJ, 1928 P. M.
Leave Portsmouth for Portland, Bangor, Houlton,
Calais and St. John at 1928 P. M.
Leave Portland for Lewiston, Bath Rockland. An.
usta, Waterville and Skowhegan. at 100 A. M.
Leave Portland via Danville, for Lewiston, Far
Leave Portland for Bath, Lewiston, Rockland, Au-
gusta. Sko1hegan Belfast, Dexter and Bangor at
Leave Portland for Bangor, via Augusta pull
man Palace Sleeping Cars at 1915 p. m.
For Lewiston, Bath and Augusta at 1850 p M
For Lewiston via DaEvile at t5.45 p. M.
Leave Biddeford tor Portland at $500 A. M, re-
turning at 500 P.
Portland, and the 500 A. M. train from Bangor
make close connections to New York by one or
other of the routes from Boston. Passengers ticket
ed through by either route.
The 9.1O A. M. train arrives In Boston at 200
T. nj, m season to connect with the train for
New 4orh, all rail. also with the $50 z. NJ.
lsteamboaD trains for New York via Fall River,
Stonngtoh and Norwich Lines. The 3.15 p M train
arrives IN Boston in season to connect with trains
for New YORK via Springfield at 9PM
The $40 A. M. and SIS P. M. trains from Portland
connect at Conway junction with theGreat Falls and
Conway Railroad.
The e.15 A. M. train from Boston arrives in Port
land in season for passengers to take the cars of the
P. q o. Railroad. 'li7 =
The S.15 A. NJ. train from Boston connects with
the Grand Trunk Railway for Montreal, Quebec and
all parts Of Canada East
Through tickets are sold in Portland and Baggage
checked through to Houton, Calais, st. John, Hal
ifax, Dover, Foxcroft, Rockland, &c.
A freight train will leave Portsmouth for Dover
and Dover for Portsmouth, daily.
*Pullman sleeping car express tram. N. B. This
train runs Sunday Morning, does not Monday
morning.
Accommodation train
EAST Express
CHARLES r. BATCH,
General Manager
ANA East Dosl~o D,rtIo and
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POETRY.
Thought.
BY H. II.

on messenger, art thou the king, orr
Thou dalliest outside the palace gate
Till on thine idle armor lie the late
And heavy dews; the morn's bright, scornful eye
kemindes thee then, in subtle mockery,
Thou smilest at the window where wait
Who babe thee ride for.life? In empty state
My days go on, while false hours pfophesy
Thy quick return; at last. in sad despair,
/ cease to bid thee, leave thee free as air.
When To- thou stand'st before me glad and feet
And lay'st undreamed-of treasures at my feet.
All! messenger, thy royal blood to buy,
L am too poor. Thon art the king. not l.
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For Sale.

In the fourishing village OF Milton Mills, N. H..
Goods Having splendid trade, and the best loca-
ton in the village with low rent, and the best rea-
sons for selling. Small capital required. the Village
goowing very FAST and this is the only store of the
kind in the place. splendid chance for Dress
Maker, all which will be sold at a bargain. Those
looking for business would do well TO investigate at
once. Enquire of MRS. w. P. FARNHAM, Milton
Mills, n H. fe29eod1w*
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PORTLAND Il ROCHESTER, RAILROAD.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

Ee:essseeeessss Passenger trains leave Portland for
f-VI@GSIROchester and intermediate stations at
80 A. NJ, 1.3O and 4.15 p. M. making
direct at Rochester with trains for Boston,
over Boston & Maine and Eastern Railroads. Also
connect at Rochester with Dover aud Winnipiseogee
Railroad for Alton Bay, and with Portsmouth, Great
Falls and Conway Railroad for Conway.
Leave Rochester for Portland and way stations at
7.20 A. M. IL NJ. and 5 P. M.
The II o'clock train making direct connection at
Rochester with trains from Boston, leaving Boston
via Boston q Maine, and Eastern Railroads.
Leave Portland for Saco River at $50 M.
Leave Saco River for Portland at $50 A. NJ.
Stages connect as follows:
At Gorham for West Gorham Standish and No.
Limington, daily.
At Buxton Centre for west Buxton, Bonny Eagle
and Lmington daily.
At South WATERFORD for Ross Corner and Dams
Mills daily.
At Centre WATERFORD for Limerick, Parsonsseld
daily.
/ WILLIAM h. TURNER, Superintendent.
~
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MEDICAL.

During the year 1865 DR.. G. Edgar Lothrop had
new and peculiar drug, from the interior of Africa.
brought prominently under his notice by the very
strange effect it produced on an animal who had
accidentally swallowed large quantity. Owing to
this circumstance he was led to make many expert
ments on the lower animals and he soon discovered
that it bad very peculiar effect the Nervous Sys
tem This induced him to experiment both on himself
and some OF his patients, and such was the wonder
afflicted with nervous diseases, that DR.. Lothrop
came to the conclusion that he had discovered new
and valuable addition to the medicines of the phar-
macop9a. He soon found that this medicine, in con-
junction with some Others cured nervous diseases of
al kinds with certainty and rapdity Of which he
had no previous conceptions
few words on that special disease generally known
as Nervous Debility Weakness. This is in most cases
bought by total ignorance of the fearful perni-
cious effects but it is also brought on in many cases
brought on through fault of the person afflicted
but by dsease, long confinement, and several other
causes-but in all cases the effect the constitution
Is the same Heretof0re there has been no cure for
this disease, but Dr. Lothrop, having put up this
CUM AND TONIC PILLS, combined with other
medicines offers them all sufferers as safe and
speedy cure. Our Lunatic Asylums are full ct pa
of Nervous Debility Many thousands suffer in ST.
lence, hopeless Of relief, having often been deceived
BY unpTi9cipled quacks. Such is not the case with
CUM and TONIC PILLS. A very short trial will
demonstrate their efficacy.
in tobacco or alcoholic stinuants Paptaton Of the
Heart, st. Vitus' Dance, Epilepsy, Nervous Head
ache Seeplessness Restlessness during Sleep, Loss
Of Memory, Irritability, Nervousness Twitchfng Of
the Nerves, and all other Nervous Diseases will find
this medicine real blessing.
Should any person into whose hands this notice
comes, have friend whom he knows or thinks is af-
fictediwith any Nervous Disease, Nervous Debility
etc., be will confer real kindness his friend by
sending it to him, to give him an opportunity
Of being cured by the of DR.. Lothrop's CORDIAL
BAA al SYRICUM and TONIC PILLS.
Sold by all Druggists.
WHOLESALE AGENTS,
w. #. Whippie e. Co., J0hh w. Perkins
& Co., w. w. Phillips & Co,
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KNOX & LINCOLN RAILROAD.

y.s.-,,,5=.s-, Dire rail route to Wiscasset, New
Essss:ssssss ::F Castle, Damariscotta, Waldoboro,
e-aR&tuh-7Warren and Rockland.
No change of cars between Portland
Steamers leave Rockland for all points on the Pc
nobscot river, Machias, Mount Desert Vinal Haven,
Hurricane and Dix Islands.
Leave Maine Central Depot. at TO A. NJ, and 100
Pm.
Stages connect at Rockland. for Camden, Lincoln
Vile, Northport, South Thomaston and st. George,
daily. At Rockland for Union, Appleton and WASH
tngton, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
At Thomaston for st. George daily.
At Warren for Union, daily.
At Warren for Jefferson and Whltefeld, Mondays
Wednesdays and Fridays
and Liberty daily.
At New Castle for Bristol and Pemaquid, daily.
Freight Trains daily aud freight taken at rates
jy29dt c. A. COOMBS, Sup't.
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PORTLAND & OGDENSBURG r.
ssEANGsl OF GeHlE.

- ..s- On and after Monday, Sept. t4th,
'.1ii+' - trains will as follows unfit further
Leave Portland for all stations at 715 a. H. 13o
p. IN.
Leave Bemis for Portland at Ills am
Leave Upper Bartlett for Portland at 5.25 a. M
1i.30 a. m.
Leave North Conway for Portland at 555 a. m.
1900 IN.
CONNECTIONS.
Steamer to Naples, Bridgton and Harrison connects
at Sebago Lake station arrival of 1.s0 p. M train
from Portland.
Stages at Baldwin by 7.15 a. m for Cornish Porter,
KeZar Falls, &c.
Stages at Brownfeli by 1.3o p. m. for Denmark
and Bridgton.
Stages at Fryeburg by 1.30 p. m. for Lowell, sc.
Stages at Bemis by 7.15 a. m. and 1.30 p. m. for
Crawford House and White Mountains
$50 a. M from Upper Bartlett connects in Port
land with the 9c0 a. train for Boston, arriving
there in season for all routes south and west.
Ills a. m. from Bemis connects with 3.15 .. m
Portland to Boston by which connection is made in
Boston with night via Springfield or shore line for
New York, &c.
j. HAMILTON, SUPT.
Portland, Sept. -, 1874.
Freight trains leave Portland daily for all stations
at 945 m. Returning leave Upper Bartlett at $50
m. se1Sdtf
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
CITY OF PORTLAND.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Joint Stan ling
II Committee on Laying out new Streets, to whom
was referred the petition of Francis Fessenden and
others, praying that street be laid out from Con-
gress to Adams streets will meet on Congress street,
near Warren street, on WEDNESDAY, the seventh
day of October next A. D., 1874 at three O'Clock P.
M to hear all parties interested and then determine
and adjudge whether public convenience requires
that said street should be laid out and if they should
so adjudged will then and there lay out street and
fix the damages as required by law.
Also on petition OF Sumner Libby and offers, pray
ing that ST. John street may be laid out from its
present terminus northward to the Saccarappa Road,
and sonthward to Dantorth street, SAID Committee
will meet on st. John street, on WEDNESDAY the
seventh day of October, next. A. D., 1874 at four
O'clock p NJ to hear all parties interested. and then
determine and adudge if public convenience requires
that ST. john street should be laid out and if they
should SO adjudge will then and there lay out said
street and fix the damages required by law.
GEO. p. WESCOTT,
MICAH SAMPSON. Com. on
r: w. CLARK. Laying out
EDWARD THURSTON, New
WIN. E. DENNISON, Streets
LEMUEL NJ IOVEJOY.
sep30 dtd
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PORTLAND s ROCHESTER r. R. co.

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Port
land and Rochester Railroad Company will be held
at their depot in Portland Wednesday the seventh
day of October next at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for the fol-
lowing purposes, viz:
list. To hear the report of the Directors.
End. To if the stockholders will amend the By
Laws Of the Corporation so far as to increase the
number of Directors to- number not exceeding thr-
teen.
Sd. To elect Directors for the ensuingyear
4th. To what action the Stockholders will take
on the agreement contract recently made between
the Directors and the City Of Portland
9th, To transact any other business that may le-
galy come before them.
Per order of the Directors.
VIM. H. CONANT, Clerk.
Portland, Sept 90 1874. dtOct7.
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HAVE YOU TRIED
J u r u B E B A
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IL Is no alcoholic appetizer, which stimulates for
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depth of misery, but it is vegetable tonic acting di-
rectly ON the liver and spleen.
1t regulates the Bowels, quets the nerves,
and gives such healthy tone TO the whole system
to soon make the invalid feel like new person.
Its operation is not violent. but is charac-
tcrZed by great genteness; the patient experiences
no sudden change, no marked results, but gradually
his troubles
"Fold their tents, like the Arabs,
And silently steal away"
This is no new discovery, but has been long used
with wonderful remedial results and is pronounced
by the highest medical authorities 1.-THE most power
full tonic and Alternative known"
Ask your druggist for it.
For sale by GEO. G. GOODWIN & CO., BOSTON q.
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PROPOSALS.
TO BRICxMAKERs.

TO BRICKMAKERS.
OFFICE OF LIGHTHOUSE ENGINEER.
FIFTH AND SIXTH DISTRICTS,
n Baltimore, Md, Sept, %, 1874.
DROPOSALS are invited for supply of hard body
i brick for the following light stations, and in
about the following quantities, which are approxi-
mate:
Carrituck Beach. N. c., $50 COS
Oak Island N. c., 100000 -.
Morris Island. S. c.. 100000
Hunting Island, s. c., 10000
st. Augustine, Fla, 10000
For further information correspond with this Office
before bidding, stating which station it is desired to
supply, quantity which be furnished delivery
when to begin, at what rate continue, and in what
All proposals must be accompanied by a specimen
OF the brick proposed to be delivered.
Specimens from Southern yards NAV be sent to the
Lighthouse Engineers Office, Charleston S. G.
Contract will be entered into for the supply partial
or entire, of any all the stations above sneriaed
at the option of the Engineer. 'N'
(Signed,) FHARwooD
Major of Engineers U. S. A., Lighthouse Enoin-
ooiH' Oct1det
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ANNUAL MEETINGS.
Pvovidcnt Association.
ANNUAL NEE TING.

The annual meeting of the Portland Provident
Association for the election of officers for the ensuing
year. will be held at the Office of the Association,
City Building, Thursday evening October 6th, at q
c.. G. HAYES, Secretary.
Portland, Oct. LIST, 1874. eodtd
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ALLAN LINE.
SUMMER SERVICE.
Shortest Ocean Voyage,

OnOfCeSC UCean voyage.
!sT~ First-class Weekly mail steam
lisa IN ers of this line sail from Quebec
G0l fxkM& every Saturday Morning,
AA&HG&T&SAS fer Liverpool, touching at
Derry.
fortnightly mail steamers Of this liner
sail from Halifax every OF her Tuesday, 70
Liverpool, touching at Queenstown. Passage
first class) $40 and $50 gold its equivalents third
class $40 u s. currency to British ports, $26 to Den
mark and Sweden, prepaid $50 and S26.
The Glasgow Line of steamers sail from
Quebec every Thursday for Glasgow direct. Cabin
passage $50, steerage $50.
Passengers booked to and from all parts OF Eng
land, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Ger
many.
Prepaid and Return Tickets issued at reduced
rates. Apply TO j.. L. FARMER, General Agent
for New England, No. India street, Portland Me.
~si2bt Sterling Checks issued for 81
and Upwards. tFa14rE au26dtf
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Norfolk and Baltimore and Nashin, ton
D. c. Steamship Line.

N0rIOIk anu Baltimore ana NaSn1n. ton
D. c. Steamship Line.
~ end q csS,ls T. Whit Se'.Sa5
I.44&$a&S fsIl1Hsfeisi l0r NoAfoIN and
Steamships
"Witlidna laurence" Capt f. M. Howes.
"Wiltiam Crane,' Capt, Solomon Howes.
george Appotd," Capt. Winslow Loveland.
Blackstone" Capt. Geo. H. Hallet.
"John Hopkins, Capt. w. A, Halett
Steamer Lady of the Lake.
Freight forwarded from NORFOLK to Petersburg and
Richmond, by river or rail; and by the IA. d Tenn.
Air Line to all points in Virginia. Tennessee Aa-
bama and Georgia; and over the Sea6oard and ROD
noke r. r. to all points in North and South Carolina
by the Bait. Dc Ohio r. r. to Washington and all
places Vest.
Through rates given to South and West
Fine passenger Accommodations
Fare including Berth and Meals $3.50.
Excursion Tickets 800
For further information apply to
E. SAMPSON, Agent.
]une2t J3 Central Wharf, Boston.
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NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has
IN been duly appointed and taken upon himself the
trust of Administrator with the Will annexed OF the
estate of
BENJAMIN WILLIS, late OF Brookline, Mass,
deceased who died leaving estate to be administered
in the County of Cumberland, and given bonds as
the law directs. All persons having demands upon
the estate of said deceased are required to exhibit
the same and all persons indebted to said estate are
called upon to make payment to
LEWIS PIERCE, of Portland
Administrator with the Will annexed
Portland, Sept. 10. 1874. se1Sd1aw3wT*
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DIR. A. EVANS.

Dentist, corner Of Congress aud Brown streets with
DR.. Boothby. agseod&wtf
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Ton PRINTING Of every description neatly
- executed at this Office.
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
IN been duly appointed and taken upon himself
the trust of Administrator of the estate Of
PETER AUSTIN, late of Portland,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands upon the estate of said deceased required
to exhibit the same and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to make payment to
LEWIS PIERCE, Administrator.
Portland, Sept. 49, 1874. se1Sd1aw3wF*