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The Portland daily press., 1878-12-04
AGRICULTURAL.
Timely Hints.

If the farmer hasn't done so already he
should lose no time in examining the con-
ditlon of his farm buildings to see if they
need any repairs. A few dollars spent now
may save good deal of discomfort to him
self and family and prevent pecuniary loss.
1t doesn't take so much fuel to warm house
that is in good repair as it does one that by
reason of neglect is full of cracks to let in the
cold winds of winter. A few trfing repairs
made at slight cost will oftentimes make a
vast difference in the condition of the interior
of the house.
The barn will need looking after. Stock
cannot be expected to flourish IN an atmos-
phere way down below the freezing point
and exposed to draughts of cold winds.
Every farmer may not be able to build expen-
sive barns, but he can at least make such as
he has or can afford close enough to afford
comfortable shelter for his cattle during the
storms Of winter. 1t costs but trife, and
the gain III tho condition of his stock in the
spring will generally more than pay for the
outlay. All kinds of farm stock are likely to
take cold when exposed, and from this comes
weakened constitution, and consequently a
loss in pecuniary value.
The farmer should make it point to have
plenty of dry wood for winter. Burning
green wood Is exceedingly wasteful. A large
part of the heat generated is absorbed by the
vaporized water, and therefore great deal
more wood is necessary to furnish the requi-
site heat for the household.
Farm implements of all kinds should be
gathered together and stored under cover
before the ground is covered with snow, else
it will be impossible to find many of the
smaller ones. and they will be ruined before
spring. Undoubtedly most farmers are care
less of their tools. They lay them round and
forget them until they want to use them
again. When that time comes it is often
times impossible to find them, or if found
they are unfit for use by reason of long ex-
posure. The pecuniary loss of such careless :
ness amounts to considerable in the course of
year. To prevent rust it is good plan to
oil the metallic parts of tools.
Cellars now that they are filled with vege-
tables need constant attention. As gener-
al rule it is best to keep their temperature as
cool as possible without danger of freezing.
A thermometer will greatly assist in preserv-
ing an equable temperature. On warm days
the doors and windows should be opened to
allow circulation OF fresh air.
Every farmer should have we'll near his
barn. In the storms of winter it is almost
impossible to drive cattle any considerable
distance to water, and the chances are that
if this is accomplished they will refuse to
drink. A few days work and small outlay
of money will supply almost every farmer
with good well close to his barn.
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PORTLAND &WORGESTER LINE
Portland & Rochester II. r.
NOVEMBER Is, 1875.

Trains will rum as follows
5T fif-=s=5sSs- Leave Grand Trunk Depot,
Portland .. $50 .. n. and
Leave Prebe St. station at TAO a. m LIZ and $50 D.
5.3O A. m. Accommodation for Worcester, with
through car for Boston via Nashua and Lowell
Arrives CT 8ochestcR at 9.55 Q. NJ, connect
ing with Eastern and Boston q Maine Rail-
12.1s p. M, Boston LIS p. m, Aver June.
tiOn 12.41 p. M, FitchburR LIS p, M, and
Worcester at 210 p. M, connecting with
trains south and West.
LOO r. IN. Steamboat Express for New
London. Through Car for Lowell and
Yer and Grcas Ealis, al E PpinR for Mau-
chester ano CONCORD, at Nashua for
Lowell aar Boston, at Aver sunctiop
fol Fstchburs and the West via h Oosac c
& Albany Railroad for New Yerk. at Put
nam With Boston 8 Philadelphia Express
Line'' fol philadelphia, Balsimore and
Wash sngt0n, at New London with Nor
witch Line Steamers. due at Pier No. 40
North Rjsey, NeW Y ork, al 500 u. III
$50 p. m-FrOm Prebe Street. Mixed for ROch-
ester and Way Stations.
Trains leave Rochester al 45, 100 a. M, and $50
p. m, arriving in Portland at S.35 q. m, LIS
and 11.00 p. m.
Close connecrions made at Westbrook Junctien
with through trains of Me Central Ri and at
Grand Trunk Depot, Portland, with 'afoush
trains of Grand trunk r r
SUNDAY TRAINS Leave Preble Street Sta
tion at 1888 z. M, arriving at Rochester at
2.30 p. m, at Boston $40 p. m. and at Worces-
bany X. X. for New York and the West Leave
Worcester at 90 a. M, Rochester 1890 and
arriving at Preble Street 1920 p. M
oc7dtf j. M. LUNT, Supt.
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CAN'T PREACH GOOD.

No MAN can do good job of work. preach
good sermon, try lawsuit well, doctor Q
patient, or write q good article when he feels
miserable and dull, with sluggish aud unsteady
nerves, and none should make the attempt in
such q condition when 1t can be so easily and
cheaply removed by little Hop Bitters. See
Truths" and Proverbs" other column.
dec2 dSsw1w
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POETRY.
[For the Press.l
Sunset.
BY ELLEN NJ. MASON.

The glowing hot red sun descends
Into the wide overlooking,
Silver-gray world OF waters;
Air pictures, tinged BY rosy breath,
Float gently after; and opposite,
Out from fast fading glooming cloud wells,
sorrowful death-pale face,
Looks out the moon,
Following her light .sparklets,
Far to misty view, glow the stars.
Once in the bright heavens,
Wedlock Joined,
Luna, the goddess, and Sol, the god,
And then swarmed soon about them the stars.
The little ones, innocent children
But wicked tongues whispered dissension
And they parted uufriendly
The illustrious brilliant pair.
Now by day in lonesomest splendor,
Sol marches on high, sole god of the day,
For bis magnifcence
Adored, admired and much sung
By proud prosperity, hardened men.
But when tits night
In the heavens wanders Luna,
The poor, poor mother,
With all her fatherless starry children,
And sentimental maidens and mild poets
Consecrate to her tears and songs.
The tender Luna; true woman like.
She ever constant loves her dazzling lord.
Toward evening, trembling pale,
Listens she from out the thin fine clouds,
Looks in anguish at the departing,
And timid longs to him TO call: "Come,
Come; the children yearn and plead for you-n
But the perverse and suky sun-god
pit ful nf bic
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STEAMERS.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP co.
NEW YORK 4 SAVANNAH line.
THE ROUTE FOR FLORIDA.

This line comprises four new and elegant iron
steamships sailing regularly from New York and Sa
vannah every Wednesday and Saturday, viz:
EVERY wEDN ESDAY.
Steamship "Gate City," Captain Daggett.
Steamship "Cfty of Columbus Captain Niekerson.
EVERY SATURDAY.
Steamship "City of Sauannah," Captain Mallory.
Steamship "City of Macon," Captain Kempton.
The elegant accommodations for passengers on
these fine ships passed by any ships out OF
the port of New York They connect at Savannah
with the Central r. OF Georgia 70 all points in Ca
Ala Miss and La. also with railroad and steam
boa,s to all points in FLORIDA, delivering feights
with great dispatch.
Staterooms secured and all information given on
application. advice by mail or telegraph. to
GEO. YONGE, Agt., 400 BrOadway, N. Y.
o. G. PEARSON,
219 Washington St,
j. W. RICH HaRDSON Aoents
Agt. Providence q Stonington Line, .Rostnn
2i4 Washington st. pvs.Uh' Wasu
L. H. PALMER, Agt Fall River Line, "''
No, OLD State House.
Cor. Washington and State SITS. J
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BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD.

On and After Monday. Oct
E.ssseases.sl 7th, ISIS, trains will LEAVE
- PORTLAND FOR BOSTON
G|5at 6.15, 8.45 q. M, 345 p. M, arriving
al Boston 1915 a. M, l30, SIS p. m. Returning
leave Boston at 7.30 M, 123c, $50 p. m arriving
at Portland 1910, $40, SEQ, p m.
For Scarborough Beach and Pine Poinl
and Old Orchard Beach, at 6.l5, s.45, a. M,
For SAGE and Biddeferd at 6.15, s.45 a. M,
3.15, 3.45 and $50 p. m.
For Kennebunk at 6.15, s.45 a. m, 3.45, $50 D.
For Wells, No. Berwick, Salmon FALL,
Great Falls, Dover, Newmarket, Exeter,
Haverhill, North AndOver, Lawrence,
Andevcr and Lowell 6.15. s.45 a. M, 3.45
p. m.
For Rochester. Pennington and Alton
Bay at s.45 a. M, 8 As p. m.
For Manchcster and Concord (via New
market Junction. at 6.15 a. m 3.45 p. m, (va Law.
rence) at 8.45 .. m.
The 345 p. M train from Portland does not STOP at
Scarborough Beach, Pine Point or Old Orchard
Beach.
Merning Trains Will leave Kennebunk
for Portland ct 7.20 q. m. The 3.45 p. m.
train from Portland connects at Boston with
all rail lines for New York.
Thr0ugh Tickets to all Points South
and West al lowest rates.
Trains on Boston q Maine road connect with
gor, Rockland, Mt. Desert, Mac las, Eastport
Calais, St. John and Halifax Also, connect with
Grand Trunk trains at Grand Trunk Station, and
Maine Central and Portland q Ogdensbura trains at
Transfer Station.
All trains stop at Exeter ten minutes for refresh.
Transfer Station, Exeter, Lawrence and Boston
JAS. T. FUkBEk, Gen. Supt.
8. h. STEVENS, Gen. Agent, Portland.
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PORTLAND, BANGOR 4 MACHlAS
STEAMBOAT co.
FOR BANGOR, MT. DESERT
AND MACHIAS.
FALL ARRANGEMEN
UNTIL EURrHER NOTICE

sxssEHs The Steamer LEWISTON,
CAPT. CHAs DEERING, will
hNtE7[ARlea leave Railroad Wharf foot of
State Street every Tuesday
- - Evening al 10 o'clock,
commencing November 18th, for Bangor, touching
at tkOcklaud, Camden, Lincolnville Bel
fast, Searspors, sanoy Point, Buckspori,
~ inserpors aud H~mpden.
Returning will leave DAGGER every Thursday
morcaeR al 9 e,cieck, touching as above, ar
irving in Portland about p. M, connecting with
Portland and Boston steamers
Will also leave R WHARF every Friday ev-
eDing st 10 O'Clock, for Machsaspori, touch
ing at R0ckan0, Castine Deer Isle Sedgwlck, South
West Harbor, Bar Harbor, Millbrdge and Jonesport.
Returning, will leave Machiasport every Mon
day Ueroing a. o'clock, touching as ABOVE,
Except Bar Harbor) arriving IN Portland same ev-
ening usally connecting with Pullman night train
for Boston.
The steamer "City of Richmond" will be wthrawn
from the Bangor Route November 11th, and after
reftting will take the Lewiston's place about De-
cenbsr 1st, as a winter boat running same as last
winter.
For further particulars inquire Of
GEO. L. DAY, Gen. Ticket Agent,
Railroad Wharf.
e. GUSHING, Assistant Manager.
Portland. Nov. o, 1878. no9ti
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Stated Meetings.


Tne regular meetings of the City Counci take
place the first Monday evening Of each month.
The School Committee meet the third Monday
evening of each month.
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MEDICAL.
CATARRI
THE EYE, EAR, and THROAT
Successfully Treated with
SANFoRD'S RADICAL CURE,

SUCCESS s the test of merit and in the treat.
PIE PIE failures q; undo9bted specific curative proper
Hes IN the remedy used. Does SANFoRD's RADICAL
CURE for Catarrh possess such properties? The eyi-
aenee IN the shape of testimonials from the
most respectable people in all stations of life must be
conclusive on this point Never, believe in the his
tofy OF popular medicines has such valuable testimony
been offered freely offered in favor of any remedy than
that In the possession of the propretors SANFoRDs
RADICAL CURE And valuable does not repre-.
sent thousandth part of the recommendations which
are today offered by friends to friends in its favor Peo
daily admit its superiority any method of cure
known to the regular medical profession, but shun the
publicity incidental to published statement Hence
the in our possession represent but small
part OF those withheld for the reason mentioned The
following unsolicited testimonial from HENRY WELLS
ESQ, OF Wells, Fargo Co.'s Express, is outspoken
indorsement OF which We ore Justly nroud.
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INVALUABLE.

Messrs. vIEEKs & POTTER Wholesale Druggists; Bos
duty that owe to suffering humanity to write you.
Stating the great benefit that have derived from the
use of SANFoRDs RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH. For
than 20 years have been afflicted with this very
troublesome complaint. Ihave tried all the remedies
that could find, but without material or permanent
benefit Last fall the disease had arrived at that state
that must have relief die The entire membranous
system had become so inhamed and the stomach SO
dlsordered, that it was doubtful matter whether
could go to the Pacific coast, If did go whether
should live to come back or not. saw an advertise
ment of this medicine and although being very ncred
ulous about specifics nostrums of any kind, yet in
sheer desperation tried this and once benefited
by it, The changes of climate, chronic disease of th
liver, and my age-over 70-may prevent my entire
is to me iauaktabe and am hoping to be completely
this statement of my case can be Of any service to
those afflicted Ihave been. and enable you to bring
this remedy into more general use. especially on the
Pacific coast (where it is much needed, my object il
writing this note will be obtained.
Very truly yours. HENRY WELLS,
AURORA, N. Y, June, 1876. Of Wells, Fargo Co.
Each package contains sanford's Improved Inhal-
ing Tube, and full directions for in all Price
$l.00 For sale by all Wholesale and Retail Druggists
and Dealers throughout the United States and
WEEKS & POTTER, General Agents and Wholesale
Dr,,.rr dc DNcf1 AGnc0
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INTERNATIONAL STEAMSHIP co.
Eastpors, Caiais, 81. John, N. b., Annap-
oils, Windsor and Halifax. N. -,
Charlotietown, p. X. L.
FALL ARIA N g EN- ENT.
TWO TRIPS PER WEEK.

On and after Monday, Septem-
.A.RmE Pber 23d, the Steamers New
E@AzEESz Brunswick, Capt. D. S. Hall,
and City Of Portland, Capt S.
H. Pike, will leave Railroad Wharf, foot of State
street, every Monday and Thursday, at P. NJ, for
Eastport and st. John.
Returning will leave St. John and Eastpert on
same days, and Portland the next morning at A,
M. for Boston.
Connections made 1t Eastport for Robbinston, st
Andrews and Calais.
Connections made at st. John for Digby. .Annapo-
herst, Pictou, Summerside, Charlottetown, P. E.
l., Fredericktown, N. b. and all stations on the In
tercolonia Railway.
O'Clock p. m.
For Circulars, with maps Of routes, Tickets, State
Rooms and any further Information apply at the
CompaDv's >,fice No. Milk St Opposite Ocean In
surance Co) or of
sep2Idtf A. R. STUBBS. Agent, R. R. Wharf
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ENI; : e.;
ments, Interferences es>
promptly attended to. INVENTIONS that have been
Mn vM ~ N by the Patent Office may
II III Ill still, in most cases, be
X mi secured by us. Being
III 1IlIt M i opposite the Patent Of
4V II " II ~ i II - fee, we can make closer
searches, and secure Pat
tents more promptly and with broader claims than
those who are rem ote from Washington.
INVENTORS !; !; +: >; !: !: :
tentability. All cor
respoEdence strictly confidential. Prices low, AND
NO CHARGE UNLESS PATENT Is
We refer to officials in the Patent Office, and to
inventors in every State n the Union.
G. A. SNOW q CO.,
Opposite Patsnt Office Washin0tou, D. G.
no2s dtf
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Storing Ice.

As the ice harvest is soon to be expected,
and as every one would gladly be supplied
with this luxury or re4ner necessity in Sum-
mer, we give few simple directions for
building cheap and adequate building for a
family supply. Take 1000 feet of rough, pine
boards, twelve feet long, and eight chestnut
posts nine feet long, also five pieces 2x4
spruce twelve feet long. Set the posts in the
ground so as to enclose square space 12
feet by 12. Cnt off the tops level and square
seven feet from the ground; nail on four of
the 2x4 pieces for plates, mailing on the
boards inside the posts, leaving one space
open where the ice is to be put in. Use the
remaining 2x4 piece for a ridge pole, and nail
on boards for roofing with battens. A ven
tilating hole six inches in diameter should be
made in each gable.
Before packing the ice, provide about five
cords of Saw-dust or tan-bark, or if these are
not conveniently obtained, then cut-straw or
bog-hay will answer, il cut about an inch long.
If the location is not well drained, drain it.
Pack foot of dry litter or straw well beaten
down on the ground before storing the ice,
then place the blocks OF ice fifteen inches
from the walls of the building, and fill in be-
tween the blocks with snow or chips of ice,
and around them to the wall with the cut
straw or saw-dust, covering up the packing
material with the ice until it is full Then
inches of chaff and tread it down well. If
this is watched every week, and the packing
carefully crammed down around the ice and
renewed, if necessary, it will keep well all
Summer but if neglected will melt away very
rapidly; for when the ice settles in melting It
will leave cracks in the packing which will
admit warm air, and if not filled immediately
will cause waste of ice.
If this building can be placed in the shade
of tree near the back door, it will be better,
as the heat of the sun will not strike the
boards, or the whole may be covered from
view by some quick growing climbing vine
for similar reason.
Where milk is handled in quantity Ice has
come to be much used, and it is great econ
omy to be able to buy meat at wholesale and
keep it for week fresh, as may be easily
done with good store of ice. The above de-
scribed ice-house will hold about 500 cubic
feet of ice. or full two cubic feet day for the
warm season after making liberal allowance
for waste. If there is at hand an ice compa-
ny that makes business of cutting ice. it
will be found very convenient to buy enough
to fill the house of them while they are cut
ting; they are generally willing to sell it at
the pond for about dollar per cord, which
is much less than the cost of cutting it by
hand.-American CuItioator.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-04

DEATH TO BUGs.-Strong alum water is
said to be sure death to bugs of any descrip-
tion. Take two pounds OF pulverized alum,
and dissolve in three quarts of boiling water.
allowing it to remain over the fire until thor
oughly dissolved. Apply while hot with a
brush, or, what is better, use syringe to
force the liquid into the cracks of the walls
and bedstead.
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RAILROADS.
Maine Central
RAILROAD.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1873.


Passenger Truir leave Portland for Ran
g0r, Dexter, Bssfass and W Rterytlle at
l2.3o II 50 and Has y. IN
For skOwhexsn al 1880, ~ 80, l1.45 y. m.
For Augusta, Hailcwel. Gardfnc. and
Rrunswich al 200 a. m., IL. 30. 52o, u.4o IN.
For ROckland anu all stations on Knox q Lin
coin r. R., and for Gewfstcp via Brunswick at
100 a. m. and 1926 p. m.
For Bath al 100 a. M, 1885 and $40 p. M.
For Farmingt0n, Msnm0uth, Winthrop.
Rcadfleld, Wcsi W atervilie and Water
willie via Lewiston 81 1890 p. m.
For Lewiston and Auburn.
Passenger Trains leave at 1870 p. m. and 6.15
p. N. The train leaving at L. As p. m, also has .
passenger car attached, connecting at Cumberland
Junction with Mixed Train for Lewiston, Au-
o. N. tram Ia the day train and the 11.45 p. m
train is the Night Express Train with Pullman
Sleeping Car attached; both make close connection
at Bangor for all stations on the e. q N. A.
Railway and for ~. John and Halifax. The
11.45 p. m. train makes close connection at Ban
gOr for all stations on Hanger q Piscata-
quis e r., 8OullOn, W oOdstOck, 81 An.
Grewa 81. stephen, Fredericton. Fort
Fairfield and Carbon
Passenger frains arrive In Portland as
foll0ws:-The morning trains from Augusta, Gar
$40 a. m, The day trans from Bangor, Dexter,
Belfast, Skowhegan, Pennington, K. & l.. r B.,
and all intermediate stations al 1892 and 3.37 p.
m. The afternoon train from Augusta, Bath, K, q
l., &. R. at 5.25 p. m. The night Pullman Express
train at 1.5t q. m.
PAYSON TUCKER, Sup't.
Portland, Oct. Z, 1878. oe5dtf
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