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The Lake County star., 1876-06-08
TRUTHS AND TRIPLES.
MAY Is a skim-milk month,
When feebly does the nulse stir.

MAY is skim milk month";
When feebly does the pulse stir
'Taint warm enough for calico coat,
And you feel like a fool In an Ulster
The greatest parts, without discretion,
as observed by an elegant writer, may be
fatal to their owners; as Polyphemus,
deprived of his eyes, was only the more
exposed on account of his enormous
strength and STANDARDIZATION.
A QUARLEsoME husband and wife in
Iowa decided to separate and divide
their property evenly. The land was
measured off into two farms, and the
house and barn were cut in halves, and
each half removed a short distance.
BASE BALL INTELLIGENCE.
Cincinnati had little club,
And each one had red legs,
And every time they played game
They were sure to get goose-eggs.
-Ensuirer Laureate.
A REALLY happy marriage of love and
judgment between noble man and wO-
man is one of the things so very hand
some that if the sun were, as the Greek
poets fabled, god, he might stop the
world, in order to feast his eyes on such
a spectacle Theodore Parker.
A MASSACHUSETTS father has brought
about the arrest Of female teacher for
Aogging his precious little George
Washington. George had only defaced
an ornamental tree in the school-house
yard, and having been caught in the act,
had no opportunity of initiating the first
President.
The philosophers have said that every
act of virtue or friendship was attended
with a secret pleasure; whence they con-
cluded that friendship and virtue would
not be disinterested. But the fallacy of
this is obvious. The virtuous sentiment
or passion produces the pleasure, and
does not arise from it. l feel pleasure
in doing good to my friend, because l
love him but do not love him for the
sake of that pleasure. Hume.
To me there never has been higher
source of earthly distinction than that
connected with advances in science. l
have not possessed enough of the eagle
in my character to make direct flight
to the loftiest attitudes in the social
world and certainly never endeavOred
to reach those heights by using the creep
ing powers of the reptiles who, in ascend
ing, generally choose the dirtiest path,
becase it is the easiest.-Sr H. Dacy.
CHAREs MATTHEWS, the comedian,
was served by green grocer named
Berry, and generally settled his bill once
quarter. At one time the account was
sent in before it was due, and Matthews,
laboring under an idea that his credit
was doubted, said: "Here's pretty
null, Berry. You've sent in your bill,
Berry, before it was due, Berry. Your
father, the elder Berry, would not have
been such goose, Berry. But you need
not look so black, Berry, for ] don't care
a straw, Berry, and shan't pay you till
Christmas. Berry,"
The Lake County star., 1876-06-08
A Great Painting Lost.

Dubufe's great painting, the Prodigal
Son." was recently burned to ashes in
the fire at Melodeon Hall, Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Gazette, in commenting
on the disaster. says: This work was first
placed on public exhibition in this city,
and here it met its fate. Only three
years apo, at the beginning of the Ex-
position in 1878, Mr.. H.. w. Derby
brought it her 3 aud set it up in Melodeon
Hall. The venture was not encouraging.
The Art Gallery at the Exposition, and
the absorbing interest in that exhibition
was unfavorable to the unknown paint
ing, and it was removed to indianapolis,
where it was exhibited with great sue
cess. Since that it has been seen by hun
dreds of thousands of people, and has
received the most unqualified praise from
all classes of critics and connOisseurs
Its most notable success was in Chicago
where in February, 1874, it was visited
by forty thousand people. In September
1874, it was exhibited again twenty-eight
days to fifty thousand visitors, the total
receipts for that time being $12.247. In
Boston in was almost rs popular. In Buf
falO fifteen thousand people visited it in
one day. 1t is probably the best known
painting in the country. 1t was enormous
in size being twenty feet high and forty
five feet in length. Itis the work of Edou
ard Dubufe son of Claude M. Dubufe. The
artist was the pupil of his father and o
Paul Della Jche. He received a com
mission for this work from French gen
tleman in Paris. 1t was completed il
1867. In 1872, Mr.. Derby, who is wei
known collector of paintings, purchased
this one fer about $50, 900. He estimates
its commercial value at from 800, 900 Il
$150,0O0. 1t was insuredi in this city fol
$4,000.
Mr.. Derby still has small copy, and
the artist is living, but il is not probable
that its reproduction will ever bt
attempted. The inspiration that guided
his brush can not be recalled at will.
The Lake County star., 1876-06-08
Tree Planting mt Washington.

Thomas Jefferson, when President of the
United States, personally superintended
the planting of rows of Lombardy pop
lars along Pennsylvania avenue, not a
single tree of which, am happy to say,
now lives. The example has been fol-
lowed and park committee created
by the district government, of which Mr..
w. II. Smith of the Botanic Garden is
president, has had planted during the
past four years twenty-seven thousand
shade trees. The sides of the two
Carolina avenues have been planted with
Carolina poplars; Kentucky avenue with
Kentucky coffee trees; and Massachuset It's
avenue, which runs through the heart of
the city for four miles in an unbroken
line, is bordered with fo " rrowsof Linden
trees. Hundreds of ash, oak, elm, syca-
more and other shade trees are growing
finely, and large nurseries contain a
reserve stock to fill gaps with in case of
death or accident.
The Lake County star., 1876-06-08

IRWIN RUSSELL.

You, Nebuchadnezzah, whoa, sah!
Whar Is you tryin' to 30, sab?
I'd bab you for TO know, sab,
rs a-holdin' OBJ de lines.
You better stop dat prancin'
You's pow'iu fond OBJ dancin',
But I'll bet my yeah's adyancin'
Dat I'll cure you oh your shines
Look heah, mule Better min out
Fus' thing you know you'll fin out
How quick I'll wear dis line out
On your ugly stubbo'n back.
You needn't try to steal up
An lif' dat precious heel up;
You's got to plOw this feP up
You has, sab, for fac.
Dar, daPs de way to do i'll
He's comm right down to 1t
Jes' watch him plowin' trooit!
Dis niger amt no fool.
Some folks dey would "a beat him;
Now, dat would only heat him
know jcs' how to treat him;
You mus reason wild mule.
lie minds me like niger.
II he was only bigger
He'd fotch mighty fgger.
lie would, 1 tell you'll YeJ, sab!
See how he keeps clickin'!
He's as gentle as a chicken,
An nebber thinks o. kickin'-
Whoa dar! Nebuchadncssdh!
Is dis heah me, or not me2
Or is de debbil got me?
Was dat cannon shst me?
Hab laid heah more'n week2
Dat mule do kick amazin'l
De beast was spil'd In raisin'-
But now 'spect he's grazin'
On de oder side de creek.
-ScriJner for June.
The Lake County star., 1876-06-08

Previous to the adjournment OF the
United States Circuit Court at memphis,
Judge Emmons rendered decree oraer-
ing the sale of the one hundred and eigh-
teen miles of the Mobile and Ohio Rail
road, within Tennessee, with its rolling
stock, etc, 10 satisfy the bondholders,
who hold the lien of the State on said
aaad.
The Lake County star., 1876-06-08

The operatives at the print works at
Mappinger's Falls and Haverstraw, New
York, have struck on account Of re-
duction of wages. Garner Il Co., pro-
prietors at both places, will not come TO
any terms with them, preferring to shut
down. Several hundred hands are out
of work.
The Lake County star., 1876-06-08

IT is reported in Boston that when
Piper was staying at the Rev. DIR. Pente-
costs one night, some time before the
bclfry murder, groans were heard coming
from his room, and when the door was
forced open he was found IN bed with his
head wrapped in sheets or towels
copiously saturated with chlorolorm. A
physician declared that in two or three
minutes more death must have eDsucd.
II is supposed that he attempted suicide
from remorse for his previous crimes.
The Lake County star., 1876-06-08
MY HOUSE.
BY RosK TERRY COOKE.

am looking up aud down,
Up and down, through the town,
For little house to dwell in
A shelter and q nest;
But though the buds are swelling
And the springs from earth are yelling,
can not find place for my rest.
There are no walls to hold us,
Not home TO enfold us,
Not a hearth for fire,
Not a chamber for our sleep;
In vain my questI keep,
None answer my desire,
Up and down,
Through the Town.
Then suddenly / hear
A whisper I'm my ear
Turn aside from thy seeking,
Listen to my speaking:
There Is house for thee
There are trees 10 shade the SUMMER
There Is room for every conner,
And broad the gateways he
To this home that waits for thee.
"Up and down,
Through the town.
Thou needest not To wander;
Thy house Is ready yonder.
The roof is smooth and green,
And the chamber is SO still
Thou canst slumber there thy fill.
And thy house shall no man borrow
To-day nor tomorrow,
Nor vexed with joy or sorrow,
Is that dwelling place serene.
"There is no price to pay,
No need to move away,
Noevil eye can harm thee,
Nor man nor beast alarm thee;
Thy flowers grow very fair
In the summer-scented air,
And the SHOWS lie still and soft,
Up aloft.
Thy house is ready here,
Ready this many year;
Seek no more,
For the door
Is opening to thy feet,
Ana the wide and silent street
Is ready for thy tread
In the city OF the dead.
Seek no longer here is rest for heart and head
Come in here"
Chris ian Union.
The Lake County star., 1876-06-08

A RICHMOND, Virginia, dispatch says
fire damp explosion occurred at the
old Midlothian Coal Pit, Chesterfield
county, by which eight men were killed
and two badly injured. Five of those
killed were white, and three colored.
The Lake County star., 1876-06-08
MINOR TOPICS.

SOME time ago Congress passed joint
resolution recommending the people to
assemble in county or town meetings all
over the land, on the next Fourth of
July, and listen to addresses commence
rative of the occasion and prepared with
special reference to local history, copies
of the same to be filed in the Congress.
sional Library. Such addresses, pre-
pared with care, might be made very
interesting, and source of valuable
information to the future historian.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-09

NEW POSTAL ROUTES IN MAINE.-Mr. Ham
lin in the Senate, succeeded late Friday after
noon in getting up the House bill establishing
new mail routes, which he moved amendments
to, all of which were adopted. Among the new
routes as established by this bill are the follow
ing:
In Maiue-From Bridgewater to East Bridge
water; Limestone to Van Buren,; Gray. by Dry
Mills to East aymond; Locke's Mills to Ham
over Greenvlle to Indian Rock; White Rock
to North Gorham; West Pownal to North
Pownal; Freeport to South Freeport; Bridgton.
via Denmark and East Brownfeld, to Brown
held; Bowdoinham to Bowdon Centre; West
Mlnot to Hebron; Leeds to West Leeds; River
side to Cross Hill; Pemaquid to New Harbor;
Plttston to North Pittston; Wayne TO North
Wayne; Wayne, via South Fayette, to Fayette
Corner; Bristol to South Bristol; Augusta, via
National Military Home to West Windsor aud
Weeks mills; Harmony to Wellington; West
Athens TO Athens; West Great Works to Great
Works; Hermon Pond to North Newburg;
Dedbam to Holden; Mount Desert to North
east HarbOr; Palermo to North Palermo Ocean
vile, via South Deer Isle, to West Deer Isle 4;
Rockland to South Thomaston; Rockland to
Carver's Harbor; South Brooksvile to Brooks
vile, to Cape Roster; Northport to North Isle
boro'; Monmouth to North Monmouth: Mon
mouth to East Monmouth ;Vassaboro' to North
Vassalboro; Ripley's Mills to Dexter; Over to
South Dover; Webster to Lisbon Lincoln to
South Lincoln,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-09

sachusetts State House for the purpose of OBJ
tanning further information in relation to the
islands along our coast He will be absent or
week.
Mr.. r. III. Reed, well known citizen of Au-
gusta, mad severe apoplectic attack Monday
afternoon from the effects of oVerwork in the
heat.
OXFORD COUNTY
Goulds Academy at Bethel commences its
fall term In September under the charge of Mr.
David M. Mcpherson, A. B the popular as
sistant of the spring term.
The Democrat says that all the hotels and
boarding houses at Bethel are full to overflow
ing.
The Democrat says that DIR. Bartlett, form
er res,dent OF Hanover, and graduate from
the Name Medical College, Thursday, July
9th. removed tape worm measuring eighty
feet, from Z. P Staples of that town.
Miss Phebe Holt of Bethel, broke her leg last
week by falling through stable floor.
Mrs. John E. Farwell of Bethel was severe
ly injured last Thursday by pillow falling and
striking her in the small of the back. Mrs, f.
is very low.
DR.. Robert G. Wiley of Bethel, has just en-
tered upon his forty-sixth year of successful
practice in that town.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
The Wing says that man named Heath
was arrested in Bangor, Saturday, for defraud-
ing farmers in Kennebec county, pretending to
be the general agent of firm who manufac-
tured moving machines, defraudng the farm.
ers by obtaining due bills, or something of that
kind from them with their signatures attached.
This he transformed into a note which the farm
ers were obliged to pay. In this way large
amount OF money was fraudulently obtained of
the farmers.
PISCATAQUIS COUNTY.
A good grain and apple crop is promised in
Piscataquis county.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-09

The STATE FAIR.--Several of the Trustees
OF the State Fair are at the Preble House. ar.
ranging the details for the Fair which occurs
this year. August 2etb, Both. 31st and Septem-
Der LIST. The exhibition promises to be most
successful affair and the entries are coming in
freely. There will be trotting on each day of
the exhibition, liberal purses being offered for
each race. 1t is proposed to have centennial
department in both the agricultural and indus
trial exhibition. This will be novel feature
and one very appropriate this year. The Trus-
tees have issued circulars to all the manufac-
turers in the State, asking them to send SAM
pies of their products to the exhibition. There
is much interest manifested in the sweepstakes
drawing match for purse of $780, The Sec
rotary, Mr.. WATSON, received three entries for
this match yesterday.
The following have been assigned to duty in
connection with the fair: General Superin-
tendent, B. f. Hamilton, Biddeford; Supern-
tendent of Horses, DR.. S. Il. Tewkesbury,
Portland; Superintendent Of Warren
Percival, Vassalboro; Superintendent of Ticket
Department, Gen. William S. Tilton, Togns ;
Superintendents of Hall, William P. Wipgate.
Bangor; q. A. Gilbert, East Turner; Superin-
tendent of Grounds, Hall G. Burleigh, Fair
fold
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-09
NATIONAL TEMPERANCE CAMP
MEETING.


The great temperance camp-meeting opened
under favorable auspices at Old Orchard Beach
yesterday. About 500 persons were present,
and the day was all that the most sanguine
could desire. The first meeting began at 3
o'clock p. H., Francis Murphy, President of
the National Christian Camp-meeting Associa-
ton, presiding.
Upon the platform were many prominent
temperance men Of the state, and the following
distinguished temperance leaders:-Francis
Murphy, Neal Dow, Mr.. Raper of England, j..
X. Osgood, Mrs. Parker of Portland, DR.. Rey-
nolds, Camp-meeting John Allen, Mrs. Annie
Wittenmyer of Philadelphia, Mrs. Mary E.
Hart of Brooklyn, N. Y, and Rev. d. B. Ran
DALI
After siging the hymn Rock Of Ages Cleft
for Me- the President introduced Rev. II. G
Glendenning Of Joliet, ILL.,, who offered very
earnest prayer. "Nearer My God to Thee''
was then sung with effect. Mr.. Murphy then
delivered the opening address. He regretted
very much that Governor Conner was not pres
ent, but said the executive committee thought
it much better that his speech should be deliv-
cred to-day, when much larger audience
would be present. In the absence of Governor
Conner it dsvolved upon him to make few
opening remarks. After welcoming those
present in the name of the association he pro-
ceeded to discuss the temperance question, its
progress, its attitude towards society and it's
future prospects. He denounced the rum
traffic and favored prohibition. He also drew
some very striking pictures of the evils of in
temperance, and closed by relating touching
story of his own experience, which brought
tears to the eyes of many present. His ad-
dress was listened to with marked attention
and ELECTED much applause. He was followed
by Mr.. j. K. Osgood and DR.. Reynolds, who
made excellent speeches.
In the evening very earnest addresses were
delivered by Mr.. Raper and Mrs. Hart
This afternoon at o'clock Gov Connor will
deliver his address.
The meeting bids fair to be both large and
enthusiastic.
The meeting Thursday will be under the
auspices of the representatives OF the Woman S
National and State Christian Temperance
Union. Ladies from Portland and Canada
will address the meeting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-09

THE FIRE LAST NIGHT.-A Fireman badly
Badly Injureds-The alarm of fire from the
new box 81, last night, was occasoned by fire
being discovered in the paint shop of the Port
land and Ogdensburg Railroad Company. The
fire was discovered shortly after II o'clock by
workmen near the transfer station and the
alarm sent in. Owing to the location of the
building near the transfer station it was some
time before the department could reach the
building, when it was found impossible to save
it. In the meantime the flames had spread to
the car and Ecarpenter shop near by, but by
sharp work the firemen extinguished the fire
on this building before much injury was done.
The contents of both buildings were removed
with the exception of snow plough, which
was in the paint shop and was burned. The
building destroyed was an old shell and the
loss is consequently light. 1t is understood
that the buildings were insured.
As Mr.. Frank Floyd driver of Washington
hook and ladder truck was mounting his seat
at the house on India street, to respond to the
alarm, chap named Davis came along and
opened one of the doors. At this one of the
horses darted out, throwing the other up
against one side of the house, ard on to Mr..
Floyd, injuring him sseriously. The horse
thrown was also badly injured. The horses
were the black ones recently purchased by the
CITY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-09

HOP AT THE ADAMS HOUSE, OLD ORCHARD
BEAcH.-The second grand hop of the season
took place at the Adams House on Monday
night last, and it proved to be delightful af-
fair. Mr. F. S. Knowles of Boston, acted as
ballet master, and performed his duty in COM
mendable manner. The Saco Baud furnished
the music. The programme was choice one
and embraced all theifashionable dances of the
period. The toilets of the ladies We're superb
aud among the most conspicuous and who was
considered the belle of the evening was Miss
Lizzie Pennell of Portland. There were many
guests of the adjacent hotels present. Among
those who figured prominently in the dance
were Miss Bigelow of Melrose. Miss Emma
Fuller of Melrose, Mrs S. Pierce of Portland,
Mrs. Prince of Boston, Miss e. C. Dixon, Bos-
ton. Of the gentlemen Mr.. s. A. Boardman
OF Melrose, W. A. Fuller, San Francisco, Mr
Moore, Augusta and Mr.. Frank Silliman of
Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-09
STATE NEWS
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.

About thirty applicants have been admitted
to the Freshman class of Bates College, among
whom are three ladies. The class is expected
to number about forty
The Journal says that besides the Catholic
clergymen, Rev. Messrs. Howard, Wetherbee
and Mariner were the only pastors at home
Sunday, either in Lewiston or Auturn.
A visitor from Lewiston to Poland Mineral
Springs Sunday, lost pocket book containing
$50 in currency besides quantity of other val
uables.
1.-The Lewiston Journal says that Mrs. Abbie
Howard, well known for her peculiarities, in
that vicinity, took possession of the band stand
on the Lewiston Park, Sunday afternoon, and
created a most disgraceful disturbance.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.
The Katahdin Kelandar says that the dwell
ling house of William Hunt of Sherman, was
burned August 9Th. Only small part of the
household goods was saved. Loss $1,000; in
sured for $780, Origin of the fire unknown.
The Sunrise establishment has been moved to
Fort Fairfield.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
very short term of court at Augusta has
resulted in five divorces, which the Journal
heads: THE Knot United"
The journal says Hon. E C. Burleigh, Land
Agent, has left for Boston for the purpose of
examining records aud documents at the Mas
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-09
Third.Class Matter.

The following articles are mailabe at the
rate of one cent for every tDo ounces or tract
ional part thereof:
Pamphlets, occasional publications, transient
newspapers, magazines books, periodicals,
hand bills, posters, sheet music, (prnted) pros
pectuses, maps, proof-sheets. regular publica-
tions designed primarily for advertising pur-
poses or free Giro ulation, at nominal rates, and
corrected proof sheets.
The following at one cent for each ounce or
fraction thereof:
Printed cards and blanks. Autographs, prints
omo-lithographs, eDgravings, photographs
and stereoscopic views, book manuscripts, un-
sealed circulars, seeds, cuttings, roots and
scions, flexible patterns, samples of ores, met
ais, minerals and merchandise, sample cards,
Photographic paper, letter envelopes, postal
envelopes and wrappers, imprinted cards, plain
and ornamental paper, cardboard, and other
flexible material.
We give the above list as a partial guide to
our readers, and it may be depended upon as
correct as far as it goes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-09
Personal.

Mrs. Kent Mason, who was so successful in
our state last year, has returned from the Prov
inces and is stopping at Yarmouth with her
husband, Rev. Ii. FL. Clayton of Sheffield, Eng
Mrs. Mason will visit Powual and lecture
Thursday, August 10th, and will speak in
Brdgton and vicinity soon.
frof' Fernald, Of the State College, is on a
visit to the Centennial. He is accompanied by
his wife.
Colonel E. E. Shaw of this city, has recently
purchased the Coos Republican at Lancaster.
N. H., and will at once remove to that town.
Col. Shaw has had no little experience in the
newspaper business. He is gentleman of
cool judgment, good judge of what is needed
for valuable newspaper, and candid and
careful writer. The paper has fallen into ex
cellent hands.