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The Portland daily press., 1876-01-25

DR.. Gibbs, one of the editors of Halls
Journal Of Health, who is himself an edu-
Gated physician and surgeon, while on a rail-
road train lately, was consulted by one OF the
employees on the train in relation to his little
boy, who had that morning swallowed cent
s'What have you done for him ?" asked the
doctor: "We gave him dose of castor OIL"
was the reply. "Good practice so far; as
soon as you reach home give him the whites
of three raw eggs daily; let his diet be bread
and milk and nothing sour" The directions
were followed faithfully, the whites of the
eggs repeated every day, and the dose of oil
at night; and on the fourth day the cent was
discharged. 1t was one of the new copper
coins and considerably corroded by the ac-
ton of the gastric juices. Since fatal results
often follow the swallowing of copper coin,
the judIcious treatment advised in this in
stance should be remembered by all who
have the care of children. The essential
points to be borne in mind are simply these !:
Albumen, or the whites of eggs, bland diet
free from acids, and castor oil.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-25
Breeding Swine.

The present rage among American pig
breeders to possess animals of pure blood,
whether in the Berkshire, Essex, Suffolk or
any other breed, while likely to prove ulti-
mately of general benefit to the stock of
swine in the country, is far from being the
end at which breeders should aim. 1t will
be well for breeders to consider if it is not
more to their advantage to breed for feeding
purposes than to aim at getting fancy prices
for fancy animals of a certain fixed type. 1t
has been proved time and again, in Britain,
that the cross-bred pig is the one for profit
in the pen. What is wanted is to have good
blood in the males, with sufficient of bone
and smallness of offal to insure early matur.
ity and quick feeding. Cross these male son
sows of a larger and coarser frame, with
sound healthy constitution, and we obtain a
pig that is good way ahead of the common
sort. By keeping to the use of well bred
males, selected with view to possessing the
points that 60 to make up fine pig, without
regard to color or fancy points in markin, we
get healthy thrifty pigs that will attain fair
weight at an early age, on moderate
amount of feeding.
Experience in pig breeding teaches that it
is better to use small but thoroughly well
formed bears that are quick, easy feeders of
their breed, rather than large ones, and never
to use the same boar more than one year.
The boar in all cases should be smaller and
finer than the sows to which he is put
Rural World.
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WANTS.
Wanted.

A GOOD colored cook. One with references will
"A get good wages. Apply to
MRS. COL. HAMILTON,
jan22d3t* Fort Preble.
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THE FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
Making Home Comfortable.


There are many little things that can be
had at trifling expense which will render
every home more comfortable and inviting.
Little things, to be sure; but still they require
some amount of patience and energy to &C
complsh them. But they will amply repay
the labor and expense, not merely in the pal
pable comforts bestowed by them, but also in
the occupation of the mind, filling up those
odd moments which are SO often dawdled
listlessly away or spent in idle gossip; and
also affording that constant Lround of useful
employment which tends to promote cheer
fulness, and thus materially increase the
health of the body. 1t is remarkable how
expert lady can become in the use of ham,
mer and nails, as well as in the plying of the
needle and thread, if she will only make the
attempt, and persevere in it. .--. ---n
A good, strong hammer, not too light, and
not too heavy for her strength, will cost but
little, and will enable her to do many useful
things in carpentering and upholstering about
the house, that would not otherwise be at
tended to. The thousands of small homes in
the suburbs of our large cities, and also
throughout the country, are usually very
slightly built, and abound in creyices and
draughts, and one of the first things to be at
tended to, as Autumn changes into Winter,
is to remedy these inconvenience in the best
possible way. To close up draughts one must
fill in the spaces around the ill-fitting doors
and windows. For this purpose strips of list
ing, such as the tailors have in great quanti-
ties, are the most desirablr. Procure bas-
ket-full of them, and nail them with tin tacks
all around the part of the door that closes in
10 the doorway. II it is possible to take the
door off the hinges mail them on its under un-
der side, and they will prove great protec-
ton against draughts and their consequences
cold feet and a had cough. g
After the listing is nailed, nail a piece of
scarlet twiled binding all around the door
where it opens and over the hinges. Fasten
this also on the listing around the windows,
but not so as to close up all of them perma-
nently, for fresh air is an essential ingredient
to our comfort, even if the mercury does fall
below the all-important cipher. The street
and area doors should also be listed in the
same way. If your home is so isolate that
neither the listing nor scarlet braid can be
procured, strips of newspapers or brown paper
can be pasted down the edges of the win
dows, and across the casements.-W. Rural.
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STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, IS.
AT THE COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS be-
gun and holden at Portland, within and for the
County of Cumberland, the first Tuesday of
January, Ammo Domini, 1876.
On the foregoing Petition it being satisfac-
torily shown to the Court that the Petitioners are
responsible and that hearing is expedient it is
hereby
Ordered, That the County Commissioners will
meet at the house of Silas Larry in Scartoro on Thurs
day. April 9th, 1876 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ and that the
Petitioners give notice to all persons interested by
causing attested copies of said Petition and this Order
of Court thereon to be served upon the Town Clerk
of Scarboro', and also by posting up copies of the
same in three public places lin said town, and
publishing the same three weeks successfully in the
Maine State Press, newspaper printed in Portland
the first of said publications, and each of
the other notices to be at least thirty days before the
time Of said meetng at which time and place, latter
it has been satisfactorily shown that the above no.
tice has been duly given,) the Commissioners will
proceed to view the route set forth in said Petition,
and other routes and roads connected Herewith and
after such view, they will give hearing to the par
ties and their witnesses at some convenient place
in the vicinity, when and where all persons
and corporations interested may appear and show
cause if any they have, why the prayer of said pc,
tition should not be granted
Attest, F. j. LITTLEFIELD, Clerk.
Copy of the Petition and Order of Court thereon.
Attest, F. j. LITTLEFIELD, Clerk.
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ScalIOped Oysters.

Do not drain the liquor from the oysters,
but fork them ont of it as you use them; in
that way as much liquor as as you require
adheres to them. Use stale bread, and do
not crumble it too fine, or it will be clammy.
Half teacupful of cream, two great spoon
fuls of bntter, salt and pepper. Oysters part
with great deal of moisture in cooking,
and if the mixture is too wet, it is not as
good; it should be rather dry when done.
Cover the bottom of well-buttered baking
dish with layer of very,dry bread crumbs,
dust over little salt and pepper, and stick
little bits of butter all over the crumbs; then,
with spoon, moisten it with the cream.
Next place layer of oysters, alternating with
bread crumbs, until the dish is filled, finish
ing with the butter and cream; invert plate
over to keepin the favor. Bake three-fouIths
of an hour, or until the juice begins to bub-
BILE up to the top. Remove the plate, and
brown on the upper shelf of the oven for two
or three minutes only. Some families use
little cayenne pepper instead of the black,
and very little sprinkling of dry mustard,
while Others prefer little ground mace.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-25

VALUABLE FARM
Fob SALE.

SlTUATED in Freeport on the road leading from
~ Freeport Corner to South Freeport, and known
as the Weston Farm. 1t contains about 80 acres of
land, wood and timber and arabic land under good
state of cultivation, and well watered. good or
chard and fences in good repair. The buildings arc
new and in good condition. The house is a story and
halt with an ell, and finished throughout. There
is a good chance for brick making near a wharf.
Also one half in common of about two acres of
land with buildings and wharf. This property viii
be sold at bargain.
STEPHEN WESTON,
Administrator of estate of
JAMES WESTON,
wtf40 P. o. Address, Box 331, Gardiner, Me.
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GEORGE p. HOWELL & co.
sDsERTRssNG AGENTS
FOR ALL THE LEADING NEWsPApERS
Dealers in Printing Materials of every description
Office No. Al Park Row, New York
Guardians Sale OF Real Estate.

PURSUANT to license from the Honorable Judge
OF Probate within and for the county of Cum
perland, shall sell at public sale the premises in
Mesbrook, in said county. on Wednesday, the six
teenth day of February, A. ID 1876, at two O'Clock in
tDe afternoon the following described real estate
kell, minor children and heirs of Dexter V. Haskell
deceased viz: Situated in said Westbrook and
bounded northerly by the county road leading from
Saccarappa village to Cumberland Mills village, and
land of Adelne H. Haskell; easterly by said Adeine
H. Haskelrs land; southerly by land OF Alonzo Lib
by and westerly by land of one Guilford, of Mrs NJ
A. Brigham, of G. 81 l.. P. Warren, and the estate
of Charles Quinhy; said premises being crossed by
the Portond and Rochester Railroad.
FABlUS nj. RAY, Guardian of said minors
January H. 1876. ianl2d1aw3wW
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Open the shells, setting aside for use the
deepest ones. Have ready some melted but
ter, not hot, season with minced parsly and
pepper Roll each oyster in this, letting it
drip as little as may be, and lay in the shell,
which should be arranged in baking pan.
Add to each little lemon juice, sift bread
crumbs all over it, and bake in quick oven
until done. Serve in the shells.-C. Gentle
man.
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Pf2ce, I0enty-HUe GEMS.
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Advertising.
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Containing complete list of all the towns in the
United States, the Territories and the Dominion of
Canada, having population greater than 5000 &C
cordng to the last census together with the names
the newspapers having the largest local circulation in
each of the places named. Also catalogue of news
papers which are recommended to advertisers as
giving greatest value in proportion to prices charged.
Also, all newspapers in the United States and Cana
da printing 5000 copies each ISSUE Also all the
Religious, Agricultural, Scientific and Mechanical,
Medical, Masonic, Juvenile, Educational, CONNER
cal; Insurance, Real Estate Law, Sporting, Musical,
Fashion, and other special class journals very COM
plete lists. Together with complete list Of over
300 German papers printed in the United States.
Also, an essay upon advertising; many. tables Of
Ine o
vertisng would like to know.
Address GEO. p. ROWELL e. CO.,
Al Park Row, New York.
SCI d131m
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POETRY.
Eros.
BY JOEL BENTON.

Divine and dear, fair as the morn,
Eros of Aphrodite born,
Comes once on earth to each and all,
And spreads the hearts high festival.
He Is the messenger of Fate
Gives gifts unto the desolate;
And where he walks the sunrise pours
With lavish hand its rosy stores.
Love harbors neither fear nor doubt
IT'S more than all the world without;
Its miracles on wondering eyes
Falls with delicious, sweet surprise.
In ways Of old, in methods new
Pursued, or whether it pursue,
Love firmly speaks-nor plans, nor waits;
That is not love which hesitates.
His light is finer than the suns;
His face shines like Endymion's;
His joys are hired from all the spheres,
And grief goes out when he appears.
-,ScTibner for January.
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Starch.

A beautiful finish can, it is said, be given
to articles to be starched by taking one fourth
OF pound of starch, and working it over
and kneadng it with little water, and then
placing i've or six pints of water in pan
and adding TO this a very small quantity of
powdered borax, piece of sugar and frag-
ment of white wax about the Size of a hazel.
nut, and heating the whole sufficiently.
This water is then to be added to the starch.
stirring it continually and mixing the two
together until the whole is as thick as is con-
venient for application. If the articles are to
be made quite stiff, the strength of the starch
may be increased two or three fold.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-25
The Influenza iuHorses.

Prof. Cressey, of the Mass. Agricultural
College, recommends the following treatment
in case OF epizootic influenza, through the
Scientific Farmer:
Put the horse in warm, clean stable,
blanket him and wrap the legs. Give mild
physic, four or six drachnls of aloes in pint
of water with half an ounce of saleratus,
given by means of junk bottle. If feverish
give water. Then give eight or ten drops of
aconite in little water till perspiration sets
in. A little spirits of nitre IN ounce doses
will move the kidneys. To sooth the irrita-
ton Of the throat take an ounce of black
licorice, dissolve in quart of boiling water,
let it cool and give in two or three ounce
doses. Onions or a drachm Of ipacac, will
act as an expectorant. An alcoholic stimu-
liant will assist the circulation. A little gin
ger will answer.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-25
EASTERN RAILROAD.
On and after Monday, Oct. 18th, 1875,
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE,
TRAINS WILL LEAVE PORTLAND FOR

Boston 200 Except Mondays 900 a. M, $40 p. m.
arriving at 6.15 a. m, Las, 755 p. M, in ample
time to connect with New York and Western trains,
Lynn, salem, NewburypOrt and Ports
mouth at 200 Except Mondays) 800 a. M, $40 p.
Gloucester and Rockp0rt at q. M, $40 p. m
Dover at a. M, $40 p m.
WolIboro Rochester and Great Falls at
a. M, $40 p. m.
Kiiiery, Eliot. South Berwick Junction,
North berwick, Wells and Kennebunk
at a. M, 80 p. m.
RiddefOrd, sHce, West scaFbo rough, Scar
borough and Cape Elizabeth at a. M
$40, $40 p. m.
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Grand Trunk Il. II. of Canada.
ALTERATION IN TRAINS.

WIN IHES .AEEA N O KIM ENT
EssI On and after Monday Nov. 18th, 1875
xz9S&Eu y trains will run as follows:
Express train 700 a. M for Auburn and lewiston
Mail train for Gorham and intermediate stations
ITO a. m,
Express train at lao p. m for Auburn and Lew
istOn.
Mail train for Island Pond tstopping at all sta
tons 10 island Pond, y connecting with night mail
train for Quebec, Montreal and the West at 1.50
p. m.
Express train for Auburn and Lewiston at 81
p. m.
Trains will arrive as follows:
Mail train from Gorham and intermediate stations
$50 a. m.
Express from Lewiston and Auburn at s45a
Mail from Quebec, Montreal and the West at
p. m.
Express from Lewiston and Auburn at
5.45 p. m.
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Superfne -. 4 80 a SIS
Ex-Spring.,. 5 % q 6 25
Xxx Spring.. 6 so "a Z 90
Patti Spring
wheats.. :. 500 @10 90
Mich'n VIM
ter best.... IT'S @ s 90
Low grade
Michigan. 7 90 q Z %
i. St.Louis win
ter fair. -. z 90 a 7 30
Win'r good s 90 "a 8 25
" best. 8 80 a 8 30
ErUit.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-25

The white of an egg has proved, of late, the
most efficacious remedy for burns. Seven or
eight successive applications of this substance
soothe pain and effectually exclude the burn
from the air. This simple remedy seems
preferable to collodion or even cotton. Ex-
traordinary stories are told of the healing
properties of new oil which is easily made
from the yolks of hens eggs. The eggs are
first boiled hard, and the yolks are then re-
moved, crushed, and then placed over fire,
when they are carefully stirred until the
whole substance is just on the point of catch
ing fire, when the yolk will yield nearly tive
teaspoonfuls of oil. 1t is in general use
among the colonists of South Russia, as
means of curing cuts, bruises aud scratches.
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To the Honorable Court of County Conn
missiOners for the County of Cumber-

land.
EsHE undersigned inhabitants of the Town of Scar
Il boro' and vicinity. represent that the highway,
as heretofore travelled, commonly known as the
"Old Blue Point' road, in said Scarboro', leading
from the county road near Silas Lary's dwelling
house. to its junction with the "Blue Point"
road, so called, is not necessary for the public
venience, wherefore your petitioners pray that your
HOnors would, agreeably to law in such cases made
and provided, discontinue said highway, and direct
the same to be duly recorded.
Dated ScarDoro', Jan. 4, 1876.
Signed by WILLIAM MOULTON.
and 45 others.
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MAINE CENTRAL r.. r..
MONDAY October oSfIa. Is1h.

N-~O~Nd ~UIFKV WSsVs
po rams leave Portland for Bangor, wateryin
Skowhegan 40 n m. '' n.y.
:, augusta, Hallowell Gardiner, Brunswick
+'OO q. M, 140. 500 p. m.
Rockland 400 a. M, 1.40 p. m.
Bath II 90 q. M, 140, $50 p. m.
Lewiston t7.00 a. m, 135, 5.15 p. m.
Pennington 140 p. m.
The 1925 a. train for Bangor makes close eon-
nection with L.. q n. a. Railway fol St. John and
Halifax ~ an"
Pullman Sleeping Car attached,
linked. PAYSON TIrcIzFp G..
Portland, October 25, 1875. DO oc2Sdtr u
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Florida and the South
VIA
Atlantic Coast Line Of Railways.

Leave New York 3 and P. NJ, all rail via WASH
ington, Richmond, Wilmington, Charleston, or Col
umbia Augusta, Savannah jacksonville, etc.; $40
and $50 A NJ. Omitted Express) via Bay Line from
Baltimore and Portsmouth. via. Wilmington, thence
above; and 800 p. NJ. Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday via Old Dominion Steamship to Ports
mouth, Va, and as above.
. Parlor Cars by day; Sleeping Cars at night over
the entire line
Baggage checked through.
Information and tickets apply to j. ii. WHITE,
Passenger Agent, General Office, 229 Broad Tway, n
Y, 222 Washington St., Boston, and Ticket Office
Connecting Lines.
dec3ld3m A. POPE, Genl. Pass, Agent,
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Passenger Offices
"a EXCHANGE ST.,
DEPOT AT FOOT OF INDIA ST
Tickets sold at Radnca6 Rataai

TO Canada: Detroit, Chicago, NGiiwnu-
Zee, Cincinnati. ST. L0uis. Omaha,
Saginaw, "a. Paul, Salt Lake City,
Denver, san francisco.
and all points in the
Northwest West and southwest.
j. G. FURNIVAL, Agt.
THE GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY is In splendid
condition, is well equipped with first-elass rolling
stock, and is making the best connections and 0uick
est time of any route from Portland to the West
~ PULLMAN PA ACE DRAWING ROOM
AND SLEEPING CARS are attached to the trains
leaving Portland at so D. m.
Baggage checked from Portland to Detroit and
Chicago, and not subject to Custom House examina-
tion.
Inc company are not responsible for baggage to
any amount exceeding $50 in value (and thai person
aD unless notice given, and paid for at the rate
one passenger IoI every $500 additional value.
Joseph HICKSON, General MANAGER
W. j. SPICER, Superintendent,
Portland, June q. 1879 ina17d.g
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f. G, Patters0n's Real Estate
BULLETIN.
WI NEY TO LOAN

ON first class Real Estate Security, in Portland.
" or vicinity-Rents collected, taxes paid, etc. on
Commission. Houses bought and sold. Apply to F.
G. PATTERSON, dealer in Real Estate. Office 379i
Congress street, Williams Block, between Myrtle
and Pearl streets. au2Stf
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REAL ESTATE.
HOuSa for Rent.

A BRICK house in desirable neighborhood con :
IA tanning ten rooms, Sebago water, gas and fur
mace. Rent reasonable. Apply to VIM. H. JERKS,
Real Estate Agent. jan8d3W*
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Mortgages Sale of Real Estate.

MOFtSdSec'S SAFE Oh ESeG1 ESt6Ies
DY virtue of power of sale contained in and of
ID the provisions Of certain mortgage deed given
by Job r. Duran, Of Portland, Cumberland County,
State of Maine, to George l.. Wescott, OF said Port
land, dated 18th October 1862 recorded in the regis
try of deeds for said county, book $685. page 3d. which
said mortgage was duly assigned to me, Ira P. Far
1ington the 28th October, 1875, by assignment re-
corded in said registry, book 49, page $780, will be
sold, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage
at public auction, the premises hereinafter de-
scribed on the day of February next at
O'Clock in the afternoon certain lot of land with
all the improvements that may be thereon, situated
in said Portland on the northwesterly side Of Lin
coin street, and bounded as follows; Commencing
on the northerly corner of Lincoln and Elm street,
thence running about northwesterly by the north
easterly side Of Elm street, twenty feet and seven
nches to the centre of the partition wall between the
block of two houses numbered thirty and thirty
three 81 and 33) Elm street, thence through the CEN
tire of the partition wall of said block, about north
easterly. seventy-ve feet to land now or formerly
owned by Charles c. Clapp, thence southeasterly BY
the line Of said Clapps land twenty feet and seven
nches to stake on the northwesterly side line of
Lincoln street, thence southwestery by the side line
of Lincoln street, seventy-fve feet, to the bounds
begun at. Said lot has, since said mortgage given
been mortgaged by said Duran to Nathan Hill, OF
Ronsford, State of New Hampshire, and the right
to redeem is now owned supposed to be owned, by
George e. Davis, of said Portland.
Terms cash. 1. P. HARRINGTON,
wtdd6
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DIR. WARREN r. EVANS.
Dentist, No. II Clapp'S Block.

A RTIFICIAL teeth inserted on Gold and Rub
IA Der plate. Also Gold and Rubber combined,
which makes beautiful work-the best for persons
who are troubled with sore mouths Teeth filled in
the best of manner. Charges Reasonable.
DR.. Evans has practiced Dental Surgery for eigh-
teen years and guarantees satisfaction. Please call
Corner Congress and Elm Streets, Portland, Me.
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