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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-06-21

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... \.N York superior court, Friday,
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-06-21

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.ta.~ scratch and search. The meal
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-06-21

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The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
A New Industry.

Among the new industries of the past few
years is the collection and sale of the creeping
ferns, SO common in our New England
woods, but entirely unknown beyond the Al
leghanies, and, until this year, unknown be-
yond the Hudson. This business originated
at Greenfield, where it is now carried on ex-
tensively, and was begun there about four
years ago. 1t is now in the hands of two
firms there, who sell many thousand dollars
worth annually. Often the value of the ferns
on single acre OF woodland will exceed that
of an acre OF corn, and wood lots have been
bought at high prices solely to control the
fern trade. The season for gathering these
ferns begins about the middle of August and
lasts till late in autumn. Originally only
fresh ferns were sold, and those largely for
Christmas decorations, but the trade in the
pressed ferns is now by far the largest part of
the busisess, land gives employment to num-
Der of hands. A dozen ferns are pressed in
one "string," and one New York house has
ordered twenty thousand strings. The
pressed ferns are sent all over the United
States and Canada. many going to California.
and the ladies will doubtless be surprised to
learn that their western sisters often pay
several dollars for ferns like those which can
be obtained hereabouts during an afternoons
drive. The native fern, like the native
American, resists all attempts at civilization,
and is an entire failure as house plant, but,
after much experimenting. the Japanese
fern, which was brought to this country about
twelve years since, has proved perfect sue
cess for potting. 1t has much finer leaf
than the American and often grows to
length of fifteen feet, running all about a
room. Springfield Republican.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
India Ink,

1t is often desirable to finish photog phs
and drawings ia India ink, in order to get the
best effect and this can be done, by tasteful
person, at home, fully as we'll, ard with greater
satisfaction, than when sent to some distant
professional. The greatest trouble is the diff
Guilty OF procuring genuine Chinese ink. The
Scientific American recently gave, in answer
to request, the following formula for prepar
ing perfect India ink, the formula being from
Riffaults treatise on the manufacture of col
ors:
Calcined lampblack, 100 parts; bogehead-
shale black, in impalpable powder, 80 parts
indago carmine, in cakes, ten parts; carmine
lake, 5 parts; gum arabic first quality 10
parts; purified oxgall, 20 parts; alcoholic ex
tract of musk, parts.
The gum is dissolved in 80 or go parts of pure
water. and the solution filtered through
cloth. The indigo carmine, lake, lampblack
and ehale black are incorporated with this
liquor, and the whole ground upon slab, with
muller, in the same manner as ordinary col
ors, but in this case the grinding takes much
longer. When the paste is thoroughly homo
geneous, the oxgall is gradually added, and
then the alcoholic extract of musk The more
the black is ground, the finer it is. The black
is then allowed to DRIP in the air until it has ac-
CURED sufficient consistency 10 be nodded into
cakes, which in their turn are still further
dried in the air, out of the reach of dust When
quite firm, these cakes are compressed 10
bronze molds, having appropriate designs en-
graved upon them. The nodded ink is then
wrapped in tinfol, with a second envelope of
gilt paper. The ink which oas been prepared
in this manner possesses all the properties of
the real Chinese articles Its grain is SIN Doth;
it flows very well. mixes perfectly with many
other colors, and becomes SO firmly fixed to the
paper that other colors may be spread over it
without washing it out.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
THE FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
Clearing Land with Dynamite.

Clearing Land with Dynamite
Experience at clearing lands, both in re-
moving stumps and large boulders with dyna-
mite in Scotland, has proved successful. The
following account is given of late trial in an
Edidburgh paper:
ga spadeful of earth was removed from the
side of stump and hole driven into the
stump with crowbar. Into this hole car
fridge of dynamite was pressed by means of
wooden ramrod, then decorating percussion
cap with Blackford'S fuse attached was
squeezed into small cartridge or primer of
dynamite, and inserted into the hole in the
trunk in contact with the charge. The hole
was filled up with loose earth, about foot
length of the fuse being left bare. A match
was next applied to The fuse. and sufficient
time was taken for the powder to reach the
percussion cap to allow the operatives to re-
tire to safe distance. When the explosion
occurred The trunk was literally blown out of
the ground, some of the fragments, weighing
nearly twenty pounds, being thrown to dis
lance of over one hundred yards. The
destruction of the stump was complete. In
breaking up big boulder stones the dynamite
was simply placed on top of the stone, COW
cred with wet sand, and fired with the fuse
in the ordinary way. The result was the re-
duction of the bouders to fragments the size
of walnut. 1t was effectually proved by the
experiments that land can be speedily cleared
of formidable distractions to good cultiva-
ton by the use of dynamite, and the COM
mittee of the society who watched the opera
tons expressed themselves as highly satisfied
with the results"
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
Singular Influence of Breeding.

We have recently had striking illustration
of the Influence of inheritance in developing
the milking tendency. We have heifer, now
two years old, which is descended from some of
the most persIstant milking stock of the herd.
On the 18th of June lsst she was observed in
the pasture to have developed full bag, and
to be leaking her milk. 1t was supposed of
course, although she was full in the flank, that
she had aborted her calf at about months.
She was taken to the stable and MIXED regu-
larry, giving from two TO four quarts day. |
might have sold her for a fair price at toe
time, but owing to the value of her family, de-
termined to keep her over, let her miss year,
and trust that she would come out all right af-
ter that. Two months later it became evident
that she was carrying living calf. and on the
eth OF August she produced aperfectly formed
and healthy, though very small heifer calf,
which is now thrifty and promising She has
increased materially in her yield of milk, and
her udder has become very much deveioped.
This is an almost unique instance in nv exne
rience, but believe that it may be sufficiently
accounted for by the fact of the accumulation
of her ancestry, (ong bred with much care for
milking qualities) of a tendency to the produce
ton of milk, which has finally overleaped its
natural bounds, and has attained considera-
BILE development at an unusually early period
of pregnancy-Geo. e. Waring, Jr., in Ameri-
can A griculturist.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08

TUyHE Offices in Third Story Merchants National
Il Bank now occupied by j. & E. Nj. Rand; also
the front offices. These offices heated by steam;
have gas, water and fire proof vaults. Possession
given Nov 1st oct27dtf
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
Saddle CALI.

,eed nave wa "een slulng almost CONSTANTLY H since
my horse from the saddle, caused almost in
variably by riding either in rain or in damp
and foggy weather. Prevention is important
find the best thing to be a coarse saddle
blanket, made by putting two coarse burlap
sacks under the saddle; they being cool,
and admitting partial circulation of the air
through the spaces of the coarse fabric. The
saddle should be removed always at noon,
and the back washed with cool water. To
cure an ordinary gall, first wash thoroughly
with CASTLE soap and water, and then apply
the bruised leaves of Ddtura Stramoniuns
Jamestown weed), this usually reduces the
made by mixing The Juice ice with common lard.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
Green aloes.

After giving the above drink, turn the COW
to short sweet grass. Cows which are fed on
rich, succulent food or corn meal, shorts, &C..
very freely ore oftentimes affected with
uddeI all; and as preventive have
made the practice of giving 1 table
spoonful of sulphur once in two hours; l
teaspoonful of saltpeter, each intervening
week and have not had case of the kind
for twenty years, having had very many diff
ferent cows in the time.
Blown or hoven in cattle arises from eating
too freely Of clover, green corn Or the like,
and oftentimes proves fatal if relief is not
speedy.
A very simple but effectual remedy in nine
cases out of ten, in fact do not know an
instance of failure when promptly applied:
Take round stick or 10 inches long, from
l to II inches in diameter, fasten small
cord at one end of the stick, put the stick in
the animals mouth, pass the cord up over
the head and down to the stick, and make
fast again, letting it remain in the animals
mouth till relieved. 1t gives change for the
gases to escape, thus relief is immediate with
out resort to the cruel and dangerous prac.
tice of tapp:ng.-MiYror and Farmer.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
Rents.

HOUSE No. Neal street, near Copgress-1O
Ii rooms-for two famles-$150 each.
Six pleasant rooms at 1912 Congress street, opposite
the brick chape-$13 90 per month.
Brick house No. Al Wilmot street-10 rooms, Sc
bago and gas-$25 90 per month.
Five rooms at No 20 Waterville street, first floor
$3.50 per month.
stable on Oak street, opposite the Friends Meet
ing House.
Apply to W. H. JERKS. Real Estate Agent
1uyS
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08

I confidently assert it to be impefect diges-
stomach. The chyle from which the milk is
formed becomes depraved, and the disease
shows itself in the udder. The following
remedy have the utmost confidence in and
cheerfully give it to any who are disposed to
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08

An old gall leaving lump, would treat
with vaseline and iodine; ounce OF the crys-
tails of iodine to ounces Of vaseine; mix; ap-
ply once day fer or 3 days, then apply
yaselipe alone. Continue thus until cured
The above applies we'll to collar CALLS
Country Gentleman.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
FOR SALE.

THE desirable q Story Frame House, No. IS
l. Federal Street Easterly half Of Block, contain
ing IA rooms arranged for tenements; is central
ly located for business with gas large cistern, and
never failing spring of pure water in cellar. Lot is
36x120, with garden and fruit trees. Will be sold al
a bargain. Apply to N. S, GARDINER.
Real Estate Agent, No. 421 Exchange Street.
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The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
FOR SALEl

A DESIRABLE situation, corner of Bracket and
IA Vaughn streets is offered to a person wishing
nice residence in this city This house is of brick
nice stable is within easy access There are about
5000 feet of land This is of the most eligible sit
uatiens in the city of Portland. Terms of payment
made easy. Apply for particulars to E. 4 PAT1EN,
on the premises, 3O7 Bracket, of Vaughn st.
oct10 diff
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
ADDITIONAL STATEMENT.

Since the above statement was made I have been
rapidly improving in health. have had no return
of the disagreeable symptoms that attended my
former sickness. and although affected from time to
time with severe colds incidental TO the sudden
changes in climate, they have not been sufficient
to bring on a return of the disease. My general
health has been excellent. 1 have gained twenty
five pounds and consider myself entirely recovered
from disease that year ago seemed likely to
totally undermine my constitution Since last
February have consulted with great many afflicted
with Catarrh and in the hundreds of cases in which
have sold it have seen an instance sufficient
to shake the confidence feel in SanfoId's Radical
Cure for CatarTh,
October, rs, 1876. GEORGE F. DINSMORE.
Each package contains Dr. Sanford's Improved IN
haling Tube and full directions for its use in all
cases. Price S1.00 For sale by all Wholesale and
WEEKS & POTTER, General Agents and Whole
sale Druggists, Boston, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
For Sale.

For Sale.
Ten miles from Portland, in
AzSsM-N Windham, on Stage Road TO Bridg-
dlSw2 ton, thirty acres of lana, moving,
81 ami IL pasture and woodland; under
GzI ii=141af55I9 drained where needed and in
good state of cultivation, with one acre of
muck one mile from Church and Post Office; halt
mile from School; three miles from Railroad. Story
and half house with ell, blinded and furnished
throughout, with cement cellar. wood ce hen house,
and yard with barn all in good condition. orchard of
young thrifty trees, grapes pear, plum and smaller
fruits in bearing. Also the crops and farming tools,
including twenty tons of hay, at bargain. Inquire
or DIR HUNTINGTON, on the premises.
aug17 dit
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
MEDICAL
Sworn Statement
OF A.
Boston DRUGGIST.

Gcnhemen,-I hereby certify that I have had
Catarrh for ten years. and for the last six years have
deat had buzzing in the head pains across the
temple, dizzy spells, weak and painful eyes, swollen
and liberated tonsils, hard and constant cough,
pain the chest and every indication of
consumption. My head ached all the time. The
matter accumulated so rapidly in my head and throat
that could not keep them free. frequently at
night / would spring out of the bed it seemed to
me, at the point Of suffocating l would then have
recourse to every means in my power to disodge the
mucus from my throat and head before being able
to sleep again. For period of six years my tonsils
were liberated and SO much inflamed that could
with difficulty swallow. 1 finally consulted an
eminent surgeon in regard to an operation on them
but at his request postponed it. The constant in
fammation and liberation in my throat caused by
the poisonous matter dropping down from my head
had so irritated and inhamed my lungs that |
coughed incessantly,-a deep, hard cough. Mean
while my system began to show the effects of this
disease so that lost flesh, grew pale, and showed
every somptom of an early death by consumption
When matters had reached this stage, or about six
CURE FOR CATARRH After using the first bottle:
began to improve rapidly. The first dose seemed
to clear my head as l had not known It 70 be for
years. 1t seemed gradually to arrest the discharges
1t stopped my cough in three days. BY using 1t as
gargle soon reduced the Inflammation and swelling
CT my tonsils that they ceased to trouble me-
The soreness across my chest disappeared, the buzz
Zng noises in my head ceased my senses Of hearing
and of seeing were completely restored; ana every
symptom of disease that had reduced me to the
verge of the grave disappeared by the use of SAN
FoRDs RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH.
have been thus explicit because, as a druggist L
have seen great deal of suffering from Catarrh and
hope to convince many that this is great remedy.
am familiar with the treatment OF Catarrh as
practieed by the best physicians and have consulted
the most eminent about my case. have used every
kind of remedy and apparatus that have appeared
during period of six years past, and have, while
following their taken great care of my general
health, but obtained no relief or encouragement
from any OF them.
Since curing myself with SANFoRD's RADICAL
CURE, have recommended it in one hundred
cases without single case of failure, and have in
numerous instances received wholesale orders from
parties to whom have sold one bottle. This is the
only patent medicine / have ever recommended,
never having believed in them BEFORE although con-
stantly engaged iu their sale.
Very gratefully yours.
GEORGE F. DINSMORE.
Boston, Feb. 49, 1875.
SUFFOLK SIS. Feb 49, 1875.
Then personally appeared the said George F. Dins-
more, and made oath that the foregoing statement
Inv i'm NH he'd is true
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
FOR SALE.--A BARGAIN.

TIME New two story French rooted house. on Cum
i berland High street, containing IA rooms,
bath room furnace, and all modern conveniences of
a first class house. viii be sold low the owners
are about leaving the state. Apply to
N. S. GARDINER, Real Estate Agent,
nov3dtf 42k Exchange st.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
Portland & Rochester R. r.
On and after Monday, April, 3, 1876,
Ieesai1nassas=S ' VIII run NE iOho"s'


VA s%"-~ 7~AoOA ANVAN1yS ApAAA3 Oe low
,z,=szs555.-5z=z, Trains will rum ms follows:
2.3O, 400 and 6.2O p. m.
$50 A. W.. Train stops at all stations between
Portland and Rochester, and runs through to
Worcester. Arrives at Rochester at il. 90 a.
M, (where it connects with Eastern and Bos-
ton d Maine Railroads) At Nashua at 11.47
Aver junction 124O p. NJ, Fiichburg
1.25 p. m, and at Worcester at 2.1O p. M,
connecting with trains South and West.
2.3O r. MI. Steamboat Express arrives at
Rochester at 4.3O p, m, connects at Eppinx
for Nlanchesfer and Concord, at Nashua
for Lowell and Boston, at Aver .junc-
ton for FitchbHrg and Hoosac Tun-
mel Line at Worcester with Boston q
Albany Railroad, and goes through New
Steamers of the Norwich Line, arriving in
New York at Pier No. 40. North River
state Rooms can be secured in advance at
Barnes Bros, No. % Exchange Street and
at the Depot.
400 =. IN. Grain runs to Rochester, stopping at
all stations.
6.2O r. M. Train runs to Gorham.
RETURNING.
Trains leave Rochester at 720, 11.25, 11.45 a. m,
and $50 p. m.
7.2O A. VA. Stops at all Stations arrives in Port
land at 10 90 a M.
1925 A. M. Steamboat Express from New Lon
don, leaving Norwich Line Steamers at 500
a.. m and Worcester at 500 a. M, stops at
Springvale, Alfred, Saco River, Gorham Sacca-
Kappa and Westbrook, arrives in Portland at
90 p. M, makes close connection with the
Maine Central and Grand Trunk Railroads.
Hay A. IN. Train is freight train with Passen-
ger Car attached, stops at all Stations, and
is cue in Portland at $40 D. m.
$50 u. W. Train is through from New York,
stops at all Stations when signaled, arrives
in Portland at 1850 p. m.
Loca, Train from Gorham at 600 a. M, arrives in
Portland at GAO a. m.
d. j. M. LUNT, supt.
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The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
Grand Trunk Is. R. of Canada.
ALTERATION OF TRAINS.
WINTER ARRAN GEM NT

1FssJaxszt On and after MONDAY. Oct. 16, 1876,
II trains will run as follows:
Express train for Gorham at ITO a. m.
Express for Auburn and Lewiston at 700 a. m.
Express train at 1925 p N for Auburn and Lew
iston.
Mail train 100 o. m. istopping at all stations to
Island Pond,)* connecting with night mail train
for Quebec, Montreal and the West.
Express train for Auburn and Lewiston and
South Paris at 5.15 ..
Trains will arrive as follows:
Express train from Gorham at $50 a.
Express from Lewiston and Auburn at s.45 a. m.
Mail from Quebec, Montreal and West at 2.30 p ID.
From Lewiston and Auburn at 245 p. m.
Express from Lewiston and Auburn at 5.45 p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08

the DIAMOND PICTORIAL for
Cough, Colds and Bronchial
affection.
Try the AMERICAN vEGETA-
BILE HEALTH PILLS for a Mild
Physic.
Try the AERATED OXYGEN for
Catarrll, Asthma, Lung Diseases,
Dyspepsia and Bronchitis. For
sale at ROOM 3. CahOOn Block.
3S5 Congress Street.
Oct14 diff
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
r i p T i r E

Patients cured 30 years ago, remain
sound. DIR. ,. "A. Sherman's successful treat
ment Of Rupture has induced unprineipled persons
to advertise the elastic trusses as a certain cure.
Knowing them to be bnt an imperfect support.
Thousands Of victims to-day suffering through
this Elastic Truss delusion.
If it is worn tight around the body it wastes away
the muscles interrupts the circulation and predis-
poses to paralysis besides, the strap between the
legs drags the great ball of wood upon the lgaments
duce impotency with all its horrors Indeed the
legion of trusses with their gripping pressure upon
the spine, abdomen and delicate parts adjacent to
Rupture, sooner or later cause kidney and bladder
affections destroy manhood, making the young old,
and the old useless, until life settles into Iightful
apathy. The afflicted should think seriously Of this
subject and act in accordance with the dictates of
reason.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
DR.. SHERMAN'S
Treatment is Practical, Rational.

and Economically its object is immediate relief and
eventual cure. 1t is based upon scientific principles
and easily demonstrated to the comprehensons of
every Intelligent person. Though he does not use a
truss he uses support infinitely superior which
keeps ythng in proper position while the Cula
tive Compound applied daily by the patient, excites
healthy action, adhesion and cure. Besides this
treatment does not interfere with labor or exercise
ON horseback or otherwise, and Chords security
against intfamed and strangnlated rupture.
The afflicted are coming from all parts OF the coun-
try. Terms moderate, depending upon the case.
Persons IRONS the country receive treatment and
leave for home on the same day. Send 10 cents for
DIR. Sherman's Books with likeness OF bad cases be-
tore and after cure. References given to gentlemen
who have been cured. Office No Ann Street, New
York Beware OF the fellow calling himself Dr.. w.
G. Crempion and using Dr. Sherman's name in his
advertisements to decoy the afflicted. Save this adj
yertsement.
octl6 d4wt
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
WANTS..
House Wanted.

49, small family without children desire
Mii;I rent in the western part of the city. House
Z!A must contain from seven to nine rooms having
considerable direct sunlight and be supplied with
gas and good water. Reference given. Address L..
Box 1851 se27na1wttf
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
For Sale or to Let.

TIME two store brick house No. Spruce street.
Il Enquire of CHAS. EDWARDS or EDWARD
A. MOVES, Portland Savings Bank.
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The Portland daily press., 1876-11-08
THE PRESS.
Vanity.

Vanity.
The sun comes up and the sun goes down,
And day and night are the same as one;
The year grows green and the year grows brown.
And what is it all, when all is done?
Grains OF sombre or shining sand,
Sliding into and out of the nand.
And men 60 down in ships to the seas,
And hundred ships are the same as one;
And backward and forward blows the breeze,
And what is it all, when all is done?
A tide with never a shore in sight
Setting steadily on to the night,
the Usher droppeth his net in the stream,
And hundred streams are the same as one,
And the maiden dreameth her love-lit dream,
And what is it all, when all is done?
The net of the fisher the burden breaks,
And always the dreaming the dreamer wakes.