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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-03-18

For Sale.
THyHE pleasantly located $50 called Chase place. at
Il Buxton Lower Corner. 1t forms the base of
the Village Common, and contains about 81 acres on
which is two story house good repair, containing
II large peasant and convenient rooms. with store
and barn adjacent. Also story and half house
with barn, now under lease The water is excellent
Will be sold at bargain. Apply to
CHASE BROTHERS,
mh7eod2w 120 Commercial Street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-03-18
FOR SALE.

Little Chebeague-The Most Beautiful
of all the Islands of CaseO Bay.
1t contains one hundred and for
a ATN-O ty acres of land, thirty of which is
EaYTNfs-R covered with beautiful Grove
MHria Hna5R The balance is the very best of TIL
gs=sIz1aaeG lage land. The buildings consist of
The SUNNY Side Hotel,
large new house, completely finished and furnish
ed throughout; large barn and farmhouse, bowling
alleys, ice house, and dancing floor in the grove;
this Island with it's advantages for fishing and boat
ing, it's beautiful grove and building, renders it one
of the most desirable places among all the Islands
for picnics and parties.
For further information apply to VIM. SENTER,
No. 54 Exchange St., Portland. mc9eodtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-03-18
FOR SALE.

LOT OF vacant land, situated on the west side
n 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
block Of seven nine genteel and convenient resi-
dences, and adapted for the same. Enquire of
EDWIN CHURCHILL
No. Portland Pier,
mar28 From 12 to o'clock. P. NJ.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-03-18
Rooms Wanted.

IN pleasant part of the city, furnished or unfnr
Il nished, with or without board.
Address E. B., 81 Brown St., Portland.
mav14tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-03-18

ed variations of "Come, gentle Spring."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-03-18
Freedom Notice.

TTNHIS is to give notice that have given my son,
Il Frederick 1. Leach, his time and shall claim
none of his earnings pay any debts OF his con-
tracing after this date. JOHN LEACH.
Lynn, March 8, 1874. mhl4d3w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-03-18
TEMPLARS OF HONOR.

At Templars' Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNCIL-Maine, first and third Mondays in each
month.
TEMpLE-Forest City, No. 1. every Wednesday
evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-03-18

A severe lady says: ''Male is only mule
spelled wrong.-N. o, Republican.
Well, if mans a mule, everybody with
the least knowledge of the classics knows that
woman's mulier.-N. o. Picdyune.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-03-18

We are not in .the habit OF sup suPpglce p.lnce the
neighbOrs' children with toys, D~, .ar,or earth
invention of thos amusing f
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-03-18

A reminiscence of st. Valentines Day.
go mamma! SUI III shame! You know
that lovely valen tine that Margaret Scott
sent me, and that afterwards sent to Mary
Wilcox" "Yest Wel?" "Well, Mary
Wilcox must have sent it 10 Grace Barnet
for Grace Barnet has just sent it PACK ~
mep'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-03-18

CMART, active Woman to take charge of house
- hold duties in boarding house. Address
HOUSEKEEPER,
de17dN Post Office. Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-03-18

DETWEEN the Eastern Railroad Depot and Mid
ID die St., Wednesday, the oath Dec, a wallet
containing from eighty to ninety dollars. The find
office. desc
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-25
5fisceIIamu.
Arkansas Bin.

HIS ACCOUNT OF A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER
wIAH A BEAR--A ToILsoME JOURNEY,
BEARING HIS WOUNDED COMPANION.
From the Omaha CNeb.) Tribune, Aug. 26.
Some days past man of stalwart
frame and commanding stature has NOV
ed among the busy throngs which fire.
quent our streets, the observed of all OBJ
servers. Dressed in buckskin jacket and
breecnes, the latter tucked in his boots,
and broad brimmed felt hat upon his
head, and no ornaments about his per-
son save the countless strands of buck
skin which arenecessary adjuncts of such
suit, he would instantly be regarded
an unusual parsonage, and the query
quiry we found he was the veritable
" Arkansas Bill F" who, in 1867, had that
terrible fight with bear, in which his
companion, Jesse Bell, was almost torn
to pieces, but lives to-day the wonder
and admiration of the old hunters of the
West. From Arkansas Bills own lips
we have learned the story, which we
herewith present our readers-a story
known only to Jesse and Bill, but of
which detached portions are sure to be
heard in any trappers' camp while they
gather about the fire storytelling. Ar
kansas Bill, who is about twenty-nine
years of age, stands about six feet and
three inches in his stocking-feet, early in
the spring of 1867 fell in with Jesse
Bell at Green City, when they provided
themselves with fresh supply of grub
and ammunition, also prospecting out
fit, and then, with view of prospecting
only, made for the head waters of the
Snake, Green and Wind Rivers. This,
Bills first trip of the kind, resulted rath-
er disastrously, no lodes being discovered
which they considered worth working,
or placer mines which would pay fair
wages. Leaving the country and strik-
ing south, about the trst OF September
they reached Horse Creek, and stopped
to rest themselves and their animals.
The three or four traps which they had
taken in case they should meet with OF
ter, here came into use. The fourth or
fifth day, while out changing the traps,
some antelopes we're discovered about
three miles from camp. The next day
they went to secure one, but finding
them gone they crossed an alkali fat to
bluff about eight miles distant. The
bluff ran along the base of hill upon
which they discovered an antelope, but
il being too long shot from where they
first saw him, they crept along and cal
culated by turning sharp point in the
bluff to get within closer range. Just
as Jesse, who was about six feet in ad-
vance of Bill, was in the act of crawl
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-25
My Books.



All well love those books Of mine,
That stand SO trinity on their shelves,
With here and there a broken line
Cat "quartos jostling modest twelves'D ,
A cupious company. own;
The poorest ranking with their betters
In brief-a thing almost unknown-
A Pure Democracy-of Letters
A motley gathering are they;
Some fairly worth their weight in gold;
Some Just too good to throw away;
Some scarcely worth the place they hold,
Yet well love them, one and all,
These friends so meek and unobtrusive,
Who never fail to come at call.
Nor (if / scold them turn abusivel
II have favorites here and there,
And. like monarch. pick and choose,
never meet an angry stare
That this take and that refuse;
No discords rise my soul to yex
Among these peaceful book relations,
Nor envious strife of age or sex
To mar my quiet lucubrations.
And they have still another merit.
Which otherwhere one vainly seeks,
Whate'er may be an authors spirit.
He never uRinUited speaks
And should he prove fool or clown.
Unworth the precious time you re spending.
How quickly you can put him down."
Or" shut him up" without offending!
Here-pleasing sightl-the touchy brood
OF critics from dissension cease;
And-stranger still l-no more at feud,
Polemics smile, and keep the peace.
Seel side by side. all free from strife
(Save what the heavy page may smotherD
The gentle Christians " who, in life,
For conscience sake had burned each other
call them friends. these quiet books.
And well the title they may claim,
Who always give me cheerful looks
(What living friend has done the sameW
And, for companionship. how few.
As these, my crOnies ever present,
Of all the friends ever knew
Have been so useful and so pleasantf
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-25

TIT FOR TAT.-A young lady, the
daughter of the owner of the house, was
addressed by young man who, though
agreeable to her, was disliked by her
father. Of course he would not consent
to their union, and she determined to
elope. The night was fixed, the hour
came, the lover placed the ladder to the
window, and in a few moments the young
girl was in his arms. They mounted .
double horse, and were soon some dis
tance from the house. After while
the lady broke the silence by saying:
" Well, you see what proof | have Civ
en- you of my affection ! hope you will
make me a good husband" He was q
surly fellow, and grufFly answered:
Perhaps | may, and perhaps not" She
made no reply, but after silence Of
some minutes she suddenly exclaimed :
"Oh, what shall we do? I have left
my money behind me in my rooa."
" Then" said he, Eve must 60 back and
fetch it," They we're soon again at the
house, the ladder was again placed, the
lady remounted, while the ill-natured
lover waited below. But she delayed
to come and SO he gently called: "Are
you coming?" When she looked out
of the window and said: Perhaps
may, and perhaps not" aud then shut
down the window, leaving him to depart
alone.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-25

COULDN'T WArT.-A few nights ago,
an hour after midnight, Justice Porter
was awakened by some one pounding on
his door. He arose and asked what was
wanted, and voice replied that he must
go over on Macomb street and marry q
couple.
$50 home, mister, this is no hour to
marry any one" he replied.
"But | can't wait" replied the man,
his voice betraying great anxiety.
" But you'll have to-"
"Oh come now Judge" coaxed the
the man" want to make dead sure
thing of it. I've been courting, and
she's hung off and hung of, but I've
finally got her to say yes and there's
no knowing how long the fill last. Git
up and make tracks right away, for she's
worth two cows and horse and wagon !"
His Honor could't resist the appeal,
and the marriage was solemnized at two
o'clock in the morning. Free
Press.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-25

An Irishman, being recently on trial
for some offence, pleaded "not guilty."
and the jury being in the box, the dis
trict attorney proceeded to call Mr.. Fur
kinson as witness. With the utmost
innocence Patrick turned his face
to the judges and said, do under
stand yer honor, that Mr. Furkinson is
to be a witness foreneninst me?" The
Judge said, dryly, :" it seems" "Well,
thin, yer honor, I plade guilty sure, if
yer honor plaise, not because l am guilty.
for Pm as innocent as yer honor's suckin
babe, but jist on occount of savin'
Misther Furkinson's sowl."
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-25

"CUT THE TREE Down, SAMPsoNl"-
The following story is told of the late
Judge Keyes of this State. The Judge
always had about him a number of
workingmen. Among them was man
named Amasa. One day he told Amasa
--or as the Judge always called him,
Samson, to cut down crooked, insight.
ly tree on the brink of the mill-pond.
The Judge stood by watching the
progress of the work. Samson was,
like most young Vermonters, at home
with an axe, and soon reached the heart
of the tree; two or three more strokes
would suffice. Seeing the Judge was in a
position to be hit with limb of the tree
when it fell, he said:
You had better move, Judge, or you
will be hit"
"Cut the tree down, Sampson" was
the response.
Two more strokes, and seeing that un-
less the Judge moved he wonld be hit
sure, the axeman renewed his su question.
"Cut the tree down, Samson-just as
the old man tells you |" said the Judge.
One more stroke, and the last. Down
came the tree ee-and down came the old
Judge, also, into the water! Samson
quickly jumped into the pond and drag
ged the Judge on ashore, his face all
scratched and bleeding, and nearly
strangled by his sudden bath. Blowing
the water from his mouth like spout
ing whale, he said:
That's right, Sampson that's rightI
Always do just as the old man tells
you p
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-25

For the Bellows Falls Times.
Country Pleasures.

Wondering through the valley,
Roaming Ger the hills,
Where the wild birds rally,
By the sparkling rills;
Listening TO the music.
Echoing through the dell,
Finding curious treasures.
Where the shadows fell,
Or seeking sweet reyealings,
In some ferny hooks,
Waking thoughts and feelings,
Never found in books;
New longings for a nobler.
And happier life.
Where all might be forever.
Free from care and strife.
Picking the sweet wild flowers,
Growing meath our feet
Golden rod and asters,
Daises pure and sweet;
Gathering woodland treasures,
In some leafy bower,
Where long the sunshine fingers,
Bright'ning leaf and flower.
These are our country pleasures,
New from morn till night;
These are country treasures,
Living seems delight.
Oh. tired city sisters,
So weary with your lot,
Come, breathe the air of summer,
In some country spot.
Breathe city air no longer.
In this cool retreat
Each breeze will make you stronger,
Life will seem more sweet;
Leave city, toll and hustle.
Leave all your cares behind.
And come to country limits,
Free as the rowing wind.
PASsY.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-25

past, Allen has voted the Democratic
ticket in Alabama. Since the taking off
of Billings, Allen has been outspoken
10 his denuneiation of the crime and its
perpetrators, and has openly asserted
that Billings was murdered on account
of his politics. The last week in Au-
gust, in his hotel, while he was quietly
pursuing his business, Allen was set up
on by gang of ruftians, who beat him
numerically with their pistols, and
threatened to kill him If he didn't keep
his mouth shut about that id Yankee,
Billings"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-25

When Tennessee husband will horse
whip his wife for washing potatoes in his
Sunday plug hat, it is time to inquire
whether this generation of men isn't
getting to be confounded high-toned for
the age of the country.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-25

pursuit of hunting and trapping. Such
is the true history of the famous Jesse
Bells bear encounter, with its fight of
unparalleled ferocity, its long journey,
wonderful for the endurance of the suf-
ferer and the attendants, and its remark
able elimination to the complete recov-
cry OF the injured.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-25

A surgeon will cut his best friend
when it is his duty to do so.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-25

An embryo poet, who is certainly
close observer of human nature, re-
marks: "Time marches on with the slow,
measured tread of man working by
the day"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-25

A little girl was sent to the pasture to
drive home the COW. While thus engsg-
ed she treated herself to climbing an
unnecessary fence, from which she fell
and was severely scratched and bruised.
On returning home she was asked If she
cried when she fell. Why, no, she
replied "what would have been the
use2 There was nobody to hear me-"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-25
H. A. GRAVES LINIMENT.

THIS LINIMENT. which is well known and has
i been received BY many with much favor, in this
section, il now manufactured by Mrs. MARIA A.
EARL a daughter Of the originator. with whom he
left the recipe for manufacture. It is good for
Rheumatism. Chilblains, Scalds. Burns. Bruises
Chapped Hands, Sore Lips. &c,. and will be found
or sale at E. E. DEWE1'S.
Bellows Falls. May 20. 1872. a
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-25
LOVELL'S
NEW LIVERY STABLE.

The Subscriber has Just opened his Livery Stable,
on Rockingham Street. and Is now prepared to ac-
commodste the travelling public.
All those ishing for teams vii do well 70 call.
L. L. LOWELL, ID.
Bellows Pals. August 5th, 1874. %
The state journal., 1874-06-05
"reminiscences of General Joe O.
Shelby's Old Company.

Last evening, while attending Prof.
Grimble's concert at Smiths Hall, in Se-
dalia in company with General Joe O.
Shelby. he gave your correspondent some
interesting "reminiscences of the war.
brought out in speaking of the shooting of
Boyle by John Howard, in St. Louis, a few
nights since, for alleged intimacy with his
Howard's) wife. 1t is briefly as follows :
Arthur Mccoy and John Howard. with
a number of others who have figured to u
considerable extent in the drama of life
since the war, belonged to General (then
Captain) Shelby's old company, "a" Or
ganized in Lafayette county Immediately
after the fall of Fort Sumter. Shelby's
associate officers were, First Lieutenant
James Davis, who was killed Mt Cross Hol-
lows; Second Lieutenant James Evans,
who was killed ut Corinth; Third Lieutcn-
ant Yandall Blaokman--one OF the finest
scholars in the country-whD died ut Pass
del Mnscho, Mexico, in 1869 Among the
privates. besides Jno. Howard and Arthur
Mccoy, there was .Jno. Edwards, after
The state journal., 1874-06-05
Home institutions

LIVERY one knows that the earnest ;lpprorl;i-
~ tion of facilities offered in the transaction
of business of all kinds. is usually followed bv
benefit the general public. Thus when a rail.
roa, is being constructed. its completion is look
ed forward to with the expectation that the See
tion of the country through which il runs will
he brought nearer the great metropolitan mar
kcs, and that its products will have an cnlinnced
value.
The MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD NAV he
rightly considered one of the home institutions
which has contributed so much to the success of
the West. Its main line of road extending from
st. Louis through Jefferson City. Sedalia and
other cities and towns to Kansas City. Lcaven-
worth and Atch!sOn, with branches to Boonvillc
and Lexington. is the medium by which the
greater portion of the West is brought in con-
tact with the rest of the country. BY it and its
connecting lines. passengers travelling for plea
sure. or business people seeking profit. are en-
abled to reach their destinations safely and
speedily. In the management of the road. the
running Of its trains and in the comforts afford
ed in its elegant cars and palatal sleeping coach.
cS. the MISSOURI PACIFIC THROUGH LINE of
ftrS uncquallcd inducements to travel.
Not content. however. with what has already
been done, the company will continue to add to
the roads attractions. and it is to be hoped that
Il generous public will recognize this fact and
reward its endcavorS by patronzng the line
literally.
Station agents are always ready to sell tickets
or furnish information as to rates. routes, &C..
and correspondence on the same subjects is sOli-
cited by Il. A. Ford, General Passenger Agent
st. Louis. Mo. ian3O-w1y
The state journal., 1874-06-05
THE VULGARITY OF DIAMOND WEARING

LIE NULGARITi OF DIAMOND WEARING
IN AMERICA'-Aro we II nation Of pawn
brokers or jewellers? We must be one or
the other, or wherefore the quantity of ,lia-
monds that are worn by women and chill
dren? have no fault to find with the
middle-aged lady who adorns herself with
family jewels on ull-drrsS occasions; but
good taste is outraged at the sinht of Il Girl
at fifteen wearing ~ many diamonds as
would ransom Il king. Not long ago |
met Il little child who could not have been
over five years old out walking with her
nurse. and from her ears hunr immense
solitaire diamonds 1t j. no uncommon
thin" 10 see schu"l girls from the ages of
ten 'o eighteen wearing diamonds ON their
fingers and in their ears. \ Young girl
does not think her toilet complete without
diamond earrings and II; lra.t II diamond
ring. Then ~ She g,tS richer come hair
ornaments and crosses and lorhrts made
OF thu pr"cioliS stones Necklaces of dia-
mondS are rare in this country. and lrr
not often seen on the stage. The Countess
ot taithnr>S. who visited t,is country
sometime ago. was the wonder and admi-
ration "t all New York when she appeared
III her box III the opera, flashing in SSuN.-
Oo0 worth of diamonds. But then her ll-
munds had been handled down from grr-
eraiioI, Ia generations of very rich an"c>-
tors. and Were only second to those O,
royalty. In European countries it is hot
until woniAn has attained to Years of ml-
tilrity that she wears diamonds, and even
then not unless she is very rich. In this
country not one is too young to wear them.
and. was going to say, no one too poor,
for have often seen women who live in
small houses, up back streets, appear at
church or the opera glittcrin@ in diamonds.
a lady of my acquaintance, when she gets
up in the morning, puts on II colico wrap.
per. but that does not prevent her array
ing herself in diamond earrings, breast
pin and tinger-ringS, with which adnln-
ment she performs her household tasks
NeM IJrh Letter Boston G0.ciC.
The state journal., 1874-06-05

I AIDES EAINAR--.Nll kinds Of Ladies'
<wcar constantly on hand: also Bonncts.
Hats. Ribbons. French and American Flowers,
etc.. High street. het. Jefferson and Madison.
The state journal., 1874-06-05
Jefferson City Business Directory.

A 7 SCONERN & WAGNER'S, on Madison
"A street. is the place TO buy your groceries
wines AMI liquors. etc. Call and examine their
large stock before buying elsewhere
The state journal., 1874-06-05

4 ENEl. j. l.. Dealer in Dry Goods Notions,
d 4 Etc.. High, between Madison and Monroe
streets. a rare chance tor bargains. Call and
te nm. jc 13 II
The state journal., 1874-06-05

pANk. JOHN \. dealer in Saddles. Brides
Ia Harness. Whips. Nets. etc. Repairing done
neatly. All work warranted. Give him call
High street. between Madison and Monroe
The state journal., 1874-06-05

Pinins, sickly women should 60 to Col
0rado it they want health and strength.
Mrs. Prathey was not able to sweep her
own room where she lived in Ohio, but
the other day, after living but one short
year in Colorado, she chased her husband
half nile with pitchtork.
The state journal., 1874-06-05

NON, :. w. Land Agent. Buy and sell land
~ ON commission. and dealer in mines and
mineral lands. Office on Madison street. bet
Main and Iii h.
The state journal., 1874-06-05

nBERMAIER. VI. Il j. Wholesale and re
NTtail dealers in Dry Goods. Clothing. Grocc-
rics. Country Produce. etc.. corner High and
Madison streets.
The state journal., 1874-06-05

NllCAGO LUMBER YARD. Bush S Beck
/crs. proprirtors. dealers in al kinds of Lum-
Der, Shingles. Fence Posts. etc.. corilrr of Main
and Jefferson streets.