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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16
Flowers in Our Home.

We are an admirer of flowers. We like to
see them in the house, IN the yard and in the
garden. Aside from the labor, they are an in
expensive luxury, and the care necessary to be
bestowed upon them is diversion from the
ordinary duties and labors of life that is bene-
fit aud pleasure of itself. There is much more
attention paid to these home adornments
than score of years ago, and especially among
farmers. There may be some yet who consider
flowers as OF little consequence, and the labor
bestowed upon them as thrown away, but we
trust the number is small. At almost every
house, however humble, we may behold flower
ing plants, while in summer the yards are rem
dered attractive and beautiful by the varied
adornments. And the skill that is bestowed
upon the arrangements is remarkable. The
unique designs of beds and borders is curios-
lty and study OF itself, and tb choice of varie-
ties and their proper distribution requires an
artistic eye and good taste. The ladies deserve
much praise for their persistent efforts and sue
cess in these matters Their work is pleasure
to themselves and blessing to others. Even
the passer-by, although stranger, looks with
an appreciative eye upon these floral tributes,
and cherishes kindller feeling for man and
hearty sympathy for the loving hearts and skill
ful hands that thus assist in making the great
world better and more beautiful.
An invaluable aid is now offered in the fine
ly illustrated floral catalogues with their nu-
merous descriptions of new apd rare plants,
and the facilities of the postofice are such that
seeds and plants can be safely sent long dis
tances and at comparatively low prices.
We wish to speak good word for the moth
ers and daughters that about this time will be
engaged, as other duties permit, in putting
their flower gardens aud borders in order, and
make them attractive for the summer season.
We hope that the men, and the boys, especial
ly, will not look discouragingly upon these
atte mpts to make home appear more beautiful,
but will cheerfully lend the aid of their strong
er arms in bearing the burdens of the labor,
and thus secure and claim a share in the floral
offerings and the more tender regard and love
that will arise from the cooperative home
work. And how much pleasanter home looks
in the living rooms. The green leaves, the
bright flowers and the grateful perfume help to
dispel the cherries, outdoor aspect and remind
us of the summer that will come again in the
tireless round of the seasons.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16
Seflin1 Canariea.

A large cage must be used, and the bottom
OF it must be kept covered with clear sand,
and when it is done it must be done speedily
and quietly, so as not to disturb the sitter.
The nest can be made of little basket, or
half of small cocoanut shell, lined with
flannel or felt, and little cotton wool and
dried moss given to them inside the cage to
adapt it to their own wants. Some breeders
take away the egg every morning, putting a
small bit of chalk in its place, but 1 think it
Is just as well to let them remain in the nest.
While the bird is sitting give her little fresh
lettuce and chickweed to eat, and some stale
bread crumbs, mixed with the hard yolk of
an egg If the cock is pleasant and feeds
her kindly, let him stay with the hen, but if
his temper is ugly, and he drives her about,
and scolds Justify, take him out and hang
his cage very near. The cages should have
southerly aspect, and the room should be
cool, and without light at night. When
the birds hatch, give bread crumbs softened
with little milk and hard boiled eggs, and
let the seed and water cups be well filled all
the time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16
Influence afaPIanf.

A little plant was given to a sick girl. In
trying to take care of it, the family made
changes in their way of living. First they
cleaned the window. that more light might
come to its leaves; then, when not too cold,
they would open the window that fresh air
might help the plant to grow. Next, the clean
window made the rest of the room look SO un
tidy that that they used to wash the floors and
walls, and arrange the furniture more neatly.
This led the father of the family to mend a
broken chair or two, which kept him home for
several evenings After this work was done,
he stayed at home instead of spending his leis
ure hours at tavern, and the money thus saw
ed went to bay comforts for them all. And
then. as the home grew attractive, the whole
family loved it better than ever before, and
grew happier and healthier with the flowers
Thus the little plant brought moral as well as
physical lesson
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16
The POrfuIaea.

about the house, of all the plants with which
we are familiar, which are suited by their
method of growth, and by the brilliancy, beauty
and delicacy of their colors, none are superior
to the portulaca. 1t stands unrivaled, whether
used in baskets, small beds, edgings or rock
work. In preference we admire a bed of these
flowers by themselves in mass in the green turf
of the lawn. Tney succeed best in light, grav-
ely soil, and especially in those which have
been mixed in lime rubbish. and when once es
answer for the self-sown production of the
next years crop. OF late years novelties have
been introduced in the way of plants with a
double Towering habit, and what we have said
OF the old will more than apply to the new.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16
Sherif'S Sale.

CUMBERLAND, IS.
TAKEN on execution and will be sold By public
u auction, on the twenty fifth day of May A, ID.
1875 at one o'clock in the afternoon at the sherifs
otlce in Portland, in SAID County, all the right in
equity which S. L. Adams OF Gray, in said County,
had on the third day of April A. d. 1877, at eleven
O'Clock and len minutes in the forenoon, being the
time that the same attached on the original writ
to redeem the following described mortgaged real
tate with buildings theIe0n and bounded follows,
viz: Beginning on lot numbered Twenty nine in the
fourth division of1apds in said Gray and at the
easterly corner OF piece of land, and piece of said
lot formerly owned by Benjamin Skillin and Enoch
Skilln; thence running Northeast on said lot num-
bered Twenty -nine and lot numbered Twenty -eight
one hundred rods, thence running Northwest to Sc
bago Ponds thence on the beach of said Pond south
ery course SO far that course running Southeast
would strike the corner first mentioned at the Skill
Inns Corner $50 called; containing hundred and
sixty-five acres more Or less Being the same prem
ises convey ed to Sias l.. Adams by Hugh smith, by
deed dated Oct TO- 1870, and recorded In Cumberland
Registry, Book $50, Page $50.
Dated at said Portland this twenty fifth day of
April A. ID. 1878,
myS-1aw3wF Err. BROWN, Deputy Sheriff.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16
REAL ESTATE.

NnNEV to loan on first class Real Estate
N1OIe II IL Security, in Portland, or Vi
entity. Rents collected, taxes paid. &c. on Com
mission. Apply to F. G. PATTERSON, Dealer in
Real Estate. 1894 Congress Street. nolSdtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16
For Sale at GOrE,a,p,

0NE half of nice two-story house. pleasantly
~ situated at the village, in the immediate Vi
entity Of the Normal School, within two minutes
walk of the depot. The lot contains about bali an
acre, which are fruit trees. The house contains
ten rooms, in good repair; excellent cellar, and
plenty of water. Will be sold low. Terms easy.
Boil ron, No. 23S Fore street, Portland, Me.
my8 dtf1N*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16

"A TWO story house, II rooms arranged for two
N families; lot 40xi12 fronting two Streets house
cow rents for $3.50 This property will be sold at
liberal discount aud liberal terms of PAYMENT.
Price $500; $3.50 cash. balance in monthly install
ments of S25. Good neighborhood, near horse cars,
SON, No. 1874 Congress street. my1ld2w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16
TO MEN WANTING HOMES,

u'HE beautiful lot of land, known as Northfelds,
= ADJOINING Presumpscot Park, Deerng, has
peen Ialu out IN house lots. which are offered to
persons wishing to build. at low prices. Payments
may De made for these lots in quarterly instruments
extending over period OF five years. with interest at
per cent. Lumber will be furnished ii desired to
Dulld houses OF certain description houses will
be erected, upon the same terms, by a moderate
payment being made down. For further particulars
enquire OF j. Z. BAXTER
my3eodlmis 221 Commerciai'S e.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16
Stock and Stand for Sale.

'6NHE subscriber wishing to make change In bus
Il mess offers his stock and stand situated In No.
yarmouth, Me-. "Walnut Hill' The sock
consists OF the usual variety kept in country stores
For further particulars enquire OF CHAS.
MCLAUGHLIN q CO, 81 Commercial St.. Portland
or the subscriber on the premises.
my1Qeodtt is, STANWooD.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16
For sale i'm Gorham village.

A 1 1-2 story cottage house, and large stable, on
"A one of the best locations the sunny side Of
South street. House contains 10 rooms every thing
convenient; good water, SPLENDID one half acre
three minutes walk Of the depot school, church, and
will be sold tor less than value, if sold Immediately
LEWIS MCCLELLAN. County Treasurer, Portland.
ap29 diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
~ been duly appointed and taken upon himself
the trust of Administrator of the estate of
EDWIN W. HILL late of Yarmouth
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
fonds as the laws 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
HENRY HUTCHINS, Admir-.
Portland, May 7th, 1873. w3wI9#
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16
House Lots i'm Deering for Sale.

AN Pleasant street. Choice fruit trees. On the
~ line of horse cars Parties looking for lots are
invited to examine before purchasing elsewhere
Apply to F. G. PATTERSON, No. 1894 Congress
street, Portland. my1ld2w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16
FOR SALE.

FsyHE "Woodman House" at Pine Point, Scarboro.
Il Fine location, new house, has good run of Gus
tom, or may be easily arranged for summer resi-
dress WIN. f. WOODMAN. on the premises, or
JOS, B. WOODMAN,
my14d2w* Buxton, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16

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1T should be read BY the young, the middle-agcd
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An illustrated catalogue sent receipt of &c. for
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Address as above. The author may be consulted
on all diseases requiring skill and experience.
Office hours-9 A. NJ. to 6 Pm.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16
Bargains

SEVERAL houses taken to close up mortgages, for
~ sale cheap on easy terms. Must be closed up
CHARLES P. MATTOCKS.
my7d2w 81 1.2 Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16
PORTLAND &VORGESTER LIMB
Portland & Rochester IL. II.
APRIL 9, ISIS.


Trains will run as follows
H-4al Leave Grand Trunk Depot,
Pc tland a. 7.15 n m.. 40
and sos p. m. Leave Preble St. Station at 1880 a.
M. 230 and $40 Pm
5.15 A. IN. Accommodation for Worcester. Ar
rlves at Rochester at 955 q. M, connecting with
Eastern and Boston 8 Maine Railroads.) At
Nashua LAT a. M, Lowell 12.15 p. M,
Boston LIS p. M, Aver Junction 1910 p.
m, Fitchburg 1.25 p, m, and Worcester
West.
9.1O p. M. Steamboat Express through to
New London without change. Con-
meets at Rochester for Dover and Great
Falls, at Ripping for Manchester and
Concord at Nashua for Lowell and
Boston, at Aver junction for Fitch.
burg and the West via HOOsac Tunnel
Line, at Worcester with Boston q Albany
Railroad tor New York, at Putnam with
"Boston q Philadelphia Express Line' for
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash.
1ngfon, at New London with Norwich
Line Steamers, due at Pier No, 40, North
River New York, at 500 a. m.
6.O5 p. M. Local for GOrham.
Trains leave Rochester at TOO, IL 90 a. m Express)
arriving in Portland at 9.45 a. m, and lis p. m.
Leave Gorham 500 .. m, arriving at Portland $50
q. m.
Close connections made at Westbrook Junction
with through trains of Me- Central RR and at
Portland Grand Trunk Junction. with through
trains of Grand Trunk r.
SUNDAY TRAINS Preble Street Station at
200 p. M. arriving at Rochester at A 90 p.
nj. and at Worcester 7.25 p. NJ, connecting
with Boston & Albany r. r. for New York and
the West, Leave Worcester at 2 90 A. NJ,
Rochester 1890 and arriving at Preble Street
1920 P. M.
apr5datistf J.M LINT. supt.
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NOTICE
TO CONSUMERS
&e1.1a',,ece.

The great celebrity of our TIN TAG TOBAC
CO has caused many limitations thereof to be placed
on the market, we therefore caution all Chewers
against purchasing such limitations
All dealers buying or selling other plug tobacco
bearing hard or metallic label, render themselves
liable TO the penalty Of the Law, and all persons
violating our trade marks punishable BY fine
and imprisonment. SEE ACT OF CON
GREss AUG. IA, 1876
The genuine sORILhAD TIN TAG TO.
BACCO can be distinguished by TAN TAG
on each lump with the word LORILLARD
stamped thereon.
Over loss tons tobacco sold in 1877, and
nearly 5000 persons employed in factories.
Taxes paid Government in 1872 about &3, 500
900, and during past ~ years, over $2O,OOO,-
These goods sold by all jobbers at manufacturers
The Tin Tag Smoking Tobacco is s'second to
none" in aroma, mildness, purity and quality.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-16
PRESS JOB OFFICE
PURE BONE GOODS,

WE desire to call the particular attention of farm
w ers to our Bone Goods all of which are
strictly pure, and for which, after thorough ex-
animation by the committee at the New England
and Maine Safe Fair, held at Portland, Sep
TENDER Sd to 7th 1877 we were awarded the highest
premiun over all old competitors for that class of
goods.
1st-Our ground bone, for fertilizer, being
pure, contains large percentage of phOsphoric
acid, nitrogen, amOnia and magnolia
which makes it the safest fertilizer for all kinds of
crops 1t is also very nice when composted with wood
ashes in equal parts.
2nd-Our bone meal has no equal in America
1t is ground from pure hard bones, and is very
white and sweet. it has no offensive Od0r or taste.
In fact it is as sweet as corn meal and cattle eat
it freely and with good results
We likewise make an extra article of poultry
bone of uniform size, no long slivers to choke the
hens. 1t helps to form the shell of the eggs and
is what the poultry need at all times. supply of
it should be Kept in box constantly before them
We would further say that it is object to secure
good reputation for our bone goods and we be-
lieve the only way is to make them strictly pure,
ana those who favor us with their patronage may
rely upon 1t, that all the goods purchased of us will
be strictly pure.
We also have constantly on hand, ground beef
scraps which poultry should always have in box
the same as poultry bone. 1t is also excellent to
q. w. BELKNAP & SON.
1876 and 13S Commercial st,
marZSwf Portland, Maine.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-11
At Minnehaha.

Minnehaha in which the greatest modern
poet saw the greatest living beauty, is now i'll
the very meridian of her glory. The dark, deep
receases of heavy foliage enshrouding the
knarled and twisted limbs of venerable oaks
and stately elms, and forming grateful shade
from the rays of q midday sun, with just suf-
ficient Zig t, softened and subdued, to allow
the eye to dwell with pleasure upon the pic
turesque and lovely scene. the little silvery
stream, unusually swollen by the late rains,
dashing over its rocky bed, and then leaping
with pleasant, joyous murmur into
the depths below, form picture
ever to be remembered. There has
been great change wrought at Minnehaha
| since the present proprietor of the hotel took
| possession. The hotel has been newly furnished,
| and made one of the most comfortable in the
State, while facility is provided for serving a
dinner in the very best style TO 200 guests with
| two hours notice. which feat was accomplished
! upon the recent visit there of the ST. Louis ex-
! cursionists. The hotel under Its present able
management has none of the objectionable fea-
lures which characterize many places Of public
resort. The Aunt Betsey this morning
will take passengers to the Falls charging
40 cents for the round trip. The Great West.
ern band will go up on the first trip at 8 A. II.
and will play at the beautiful new stand op
posite the pavilion all day. 1t will be Crane
day at the Falls, and Mr.. Donnelly will do hi.
utmost to make his guests comfortable. Train!
leave st. Paul at 3:25 1905. 3:15, $50, and re
turn from Minnehaha 2:02, 4:28, TOO ane
S.36
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-11
REPUBLICAN HYPOCRISY.

Address of the ColOred Mems Protective
Union of Louisiana to their Brothers-Re-
publican Pretensions Not to be Longer
Depended Upon.
New ORLEANS, Aug. 10.-The colored mems
protective union has issued an address to the
oolored people of Louisiana, setting forth that
in view of the fact that prominent colored men
have not received adequate recognition at the
hands of the national administration that the
colored men should make manly and de-
termined effort to secure and enjoy the bene-
fits legitimately flowing from existing rela-
tions.
In conclusion the address says: Dark and
discouraging as the prospect may look there is
room for hope if we don't scatter and become
demoralized. We therefore, with the best in
terests of cur race and people in view, appeal
to all colored men to view our situation, and
do his utmost to secure unity among our peo-
pie in the present crisis. If prudent councils
prevail our people may proftably accept the
situation, and 80 pass through the present or
deal, that may expect to enter
upon new era and higher plain, both of OBJ
servation and action. The address bears 1OC
signatures, including ex-State Superintendent
of Education Brown, and Captain Peter Joseph
Republican Presid ential electors
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-11
YELLOW JACK.
Record of Cases and Deaths in New Or
leans---Comfortable Theory for Natives.
New ORLEANS, Aug. lO.-Yellow fever, new

Record of Cases and Deaths in New Or
leans---Comfortable Theory for Natives.
New ORLEANS, Aug. l0.-.Yellow fever, new
cases 35; deaths s.
New cases for the week 233; deaths of week,
sc. Total cases to date. 366; total deaths, 126,
including to-day's report. There were II
new cases, and deaths at Charity hospital
The Eueniny Times publishes statement by
Mr. A. Mericeier in the Office of the board of
health that he had been invited by physician
to look at case of yellow fever, that of a
child born in New Orleans, and which
had never left the city. He had
seen the child, and found that it
was suffering from a severe case OF malaria!
fever, though it was reported at the Office of
the board of health as yellow fever case. DR..
Mericeier states that he has practiced here since
l84l. In 1858 while in charge of the Circus
street infrmary he had $50 cases at one time in
their own institution, therefore he thinks he
has some experience, but he declares most
emphatically that he has never yet saw child
born here, and residing here all the time at
tackled by the yellow fever. Quarantine around
New Orleans has brought business almost to 8
standstill.
Included in the 1853 yellow fever cases re
ported to the board of health to-day are III
children under 10 years, and nineteen coloree
persons
VICKsBURa, Aug. 1O.-A death from yellow
fever is reported at Refuge Landing, Miss, o
party who was put off the steamer John A
ScUdder o few DAYS ago.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-11
The Rochester Races.

ROCHESTER,, Aug. 10.-The unfinished races
were begun at 10 A. NJ, a free gate bringing An
immense crowd. In the 1926 race the fifth and
last heat was won by Jersey Boy, Steve Max
well taking second money, Bonesetter third
and Wolford fourth; time, 2:251a. In the nc
race the fifth heat was won by Powers, the rest
as follows: King Phillip, Banquo, Richard Lew
scott, John H., May Queen, Adelaide; time
222. The sixth heat was won by Powers, AIDE
laide second, John II. third, Blanquo fourth, anc
May Queen who came in first was distanced fo
foul driving; time, 2:22 The seventh heat ane
purse was won by Powers, Adelide second, Johl
II. third, Banquo fourth; time 2:2414 Raru
then trotted his third heat, first quarter "a
half l:09, three-quarters :43l5, mile ATTY
losing the purse, as he had to average 2:l8. ii
would have done it but he broke on the hom
stretch.